New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

thinking that he was safely locked up
gave him no more thought.
Yesterday morning the pig lay
along the road horribly mangled. Nc
doubt was left in the minds of his
dscoverers that it had met its death
at hands If such a thing can be said,
of some passing automobile. 1t had
played with death and had paid the
cost.
The pig belonged to George Prem
tice, owner of the Prentice Manufac.
turing Co.
Stores VIII Close
It is expected that the stores of Ber-
lin and kensington will remain open
only half day Wednesday. Memorial
Day according to reports this morn
ing. Some of the places of business
will he closed for the entire day,
The factories will observe the day
by shutting down and the post offices
in Berlin. East Berlin and kensington
will run on holiday schedules. opening
at 7:15 o'clock In the morning and
closing at $50 o'clock. In the after
noon they will be open from 4 until
O'Clock, The Berlin Saving Bank will
not open during the day. The schools
will also observe the day by closing.
The exercises for the day will begin
at $50 O'Clock in the morning, when
those taking part in the parade will
meet at the Soldiers Monument in
Berlin. where a short service will be
held, From the monument the parade
will go to Maple cemetery. where the
decora ton of graves will be held. Fol-
lowing the decoration of the graves
the Memorial Day service will be held
at the Berlin Congregational church,
Rev. Ernest L. Wismer of Bristol
making the address. Rev. Mr.. Wismer
Is member of the American Legion
and saw service overseas. .
The public is asked to display It's
flags on Memorial Day.
Should Fix Up Green
The opinion of several people has
been heard regarding the fixing up Of
he plot Of grass in the center of Ken
'ington what was once the Kensington |
green. but has become an cyesore to
he town.
All are of the opinion that the place
should be put into good condition, the
grass moved and the flag pole re-
,aired so that flag could be display
ID there on such occasions as Memoir
al Day and the Fourth of July.
The grass is long and uncared for,
he fence which once surrounded
What was probably a pretty plot of
rass, has disappeared, leaving the
osts, which stand in crazy positions
round the place. The flag pole is un-
,ainted and the rope has long since
ottcd away or been stolen.
Men Called to Practice
The married men are DOMINIC their
FAR paint. A call to practice has come
rom those in charge OF the baseball
anne between the married men aud
he single men Wednesday morning at
0 o'clock at the community ball field
nd al married men who are capable
{ playing ball are urged to be present
I the ball field this evening. at
clock to try out for the team.
The single men are apparently hold
lg secret practice somewhere. Moth
lg has been heard from them for
ONE time but the grim looks of de-
'rmination seen on the faces when
hey are asked about the game, gives
nc impression that they are practc-
lg hard, which is the sensible thing /.
, do IL they wish to maintain their )
sputation in athletics, although pino-
nle can hardly be called a form of
thetics.
Construction Team Wins
The baseball team of the Berlin
Co. won. to 4, in !
game against the East
arlin team Saturday afternoon at the
house grounds. The Con-
ruction Co. team is looking for y
mes. 1t is expected that represent a
tives of the team will be present at
meeting in the City Hall, New Brit Q
D. this evening to discuss the ques- r
IN of forming a city league. THE
rin Construction team would be r
gible. \
Changes In Motormen. o
Paul Stahlbush has taken the place r
William Gubbins. as one of the 0
1tormen on the Berlin line. Mr..
lbbins is now motorman on the {;
est Main street line. New Britain. Il
|. Stahlbush was formerly on the