New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor and the other two to answer to charges of intoxication.
 However, in the course of the pro- ceedings 1t was brought out that Ben nie was the driver of the car. Ac- cording to statement of Dr. A. J. Goodwin he had not been under the influence of liquor to a great extent and his case was nolled on that count, However, he was charged with driving recklessly and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Alex and John were sen- tenced to seven days each for being drunk. All appealed to the next ses- sion of the superior court.
 Alex, it was stated. was the driver of the car and had been driving, but at the time of the arrest was in the hack seat resting. Judge Griswold was of the opinion that Alex and John should share in the responsibil- ity and so fined them.
 The court case grew out of an ac- cident on the Swamp Road on Sep tember 16. The three men in the car smashed into Ford going in the op- posite direction and forced 1t into the ditch.
 Henry Bysiewicz of NIiddletown, was fined $1O and costs for driving without lights. He was arrested on August 30, it being the second time that he was caught without any lights on his car.
 Several other cases were scheduled. to appear, but the men did not show up. Pratt Kline of New York city forfeited bond of s100 by his non- 
 May Have Fire Dept.
 The talk among residents of the Kenton Hill district now turns in the of a fire department. It has been said that this would be an ex- cellent thing for the district since there are so many houses in that sec tion and should a fire break out in any Of them it would be consumed before the arrival of an out of town depart lnent. What is being talked up now is the purchase of a length of hose which can be attached to hydrant, should the need arise, and can be used to keep the fire down until help arrives from New Britain or other feighboring cities. This step has been talked of for some time and it is be- lieved that it Is step in the right direction, should 1t be carried out.
 The Kenton Hill district takes in the Percival school, the two Kensington churches and about 25 private houses, which would be in danger should lire break out. Thus, the residents are beginning to awake to the fact that something should be done to keep the loss from fire at a minimum.
 Durkee Is Improved
 James H. Durkee of the soutb end of town, who suffered injuries some time ago when a wagon which he was driving was struck by truck owned by A. c. Ayers of Lowell, Massachu- &tts, was reported this morning at his home to be improved. He is still feeling the effects of the accident in his back, neck and shoulders, how eyer
 Mrs. Durkee contradcted a state l nent appearing in a morning paper | oday to the effect that Mir. Durkee | las brought suit against Mir. Ayers | or s2,500. naming John Spittzer, driv- | sr of the truck, as one of the defend | lnts. Mrs. Durkee stated that this is | not so. as Mir. Durkee has not even 'een the insurance adjusters as yet. | There is no truth to that article" he said.
 Will Hold Dance
 Berlin grange will hold a novelty" lance tomorrow evening at the hall. ,arrying on the series of winter ac- ivities that has been planned. The lance will take the form of a Mardi iras. with balloons, streamers and ,ther novelty effects introduced. Music or the occasion will be furnished by he T. A. B. orchestra.
 Items of Interest
 H. H. Damon of Damon's Hill is onfined to his home with an attack if grip. His condition today was re- ,orted as being improved.
 Miss May Lord will conduct the nid-week services at the Kensington Methodist church this etenins.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer are ntertainine Mir. and Mrs. Alfred ,ailey of Westheld, Mass. |,