New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
SOUTHINGTON HEWS

l Department Commander F.. Percy 1 Armstrong of Waterbury and Depart ment Adjutant G. A. Parsons of the Aemrican Legion, were the guests of Kiltonic post, No. 72, at q regular meeting last evening The command CT gave a short address 10 the mem- bers present and explained the work ings Of the adjusted compensation campaign which is being carried on at the present time. He stated that the sentiment is changing throughout Connecticut with strong support of the measure coming out now that the workings of the bill are being ex. plained. He said that a month ago he would not have believed that the bin would pass, but now he is sure it win pass with a large majority. He denounced the anti-bonus forces for their slogan Everything for the Dis abled' and cited countless cases where the American Legion has help ed the disabled men while the anti bonus organizations have done noth- ing. He congratulated the post on the showing # made last year and urged the members 10 keep up the good work. He explained the objects Of the legion and said that he would like to visit the post again.
 Adiutant Parsons also gave a brief talk on the merits of the bonus uues- ton and told of the state paper which is being planned. He urged the post to support the state department in it's policies and said that this would be a banner year.
 The legion degree was oxemplified en large class of candidates and lunch was served.
 The cases of Frank Jackson, charg- ed with keeping a house of ill fame, and of Eva Freeland and Anna Will Hams of Hartford. all colored, charg. l cd with breach of peace, were heard before Judge T. r. welch in the town court yesterday. Jackson was given | a suspended jail sentence on his promise to leave town. The two wom- cn had their cases nollcd on their l promise to leave town.
 The trio were arrested Saturday | night in a house on Factory Square ! after their cries attracted one of the i to the house. They said |
 
 argument between Jackson and one of the women over bottle Of liquor. During the course Of the trial one of Inc women said that she had been at- lacked by a white man and when ' asked 10 identify the man. she looked carefully through the crowd that ill., d the court room 10 it's capacity but 'ailed 10 pick any out of the crowd.
 Arrangements have been made by he Southington Business Mems asso- 'iation 10 secure Major Clarence F. Edwards. who commanded the s6th iiyision in France. to address the as- at the annual banquet to he ield Monday evening, March 24. The .norts to secure the famous general is the speaker of the evening are be- ng made through Kiltonic post. American Legion.
 Word has been received here Of the Ieath Of Dr. Patrick Cassidy Of Nor vich. He was the father Of John 'assidy, counsel for the Waterbury iiilldaie Tramway Go.
 The Ladies Aid society or the first Baptist church vill meet in the arlors of the church at 2:5O o'clock afternoon. The hostesscs ill he Mrs. Thomas Harrison and frs Peter Hutton.
 Miss Dorothy Dowell. who has been ! missioner in the Philippine Islands : or number Of years. will speak al he First Baptist church at 1880 ' clock this evening.
 The Ladies Aid society Of the Huntsville Congregational church viii rect in the church psrlors al clock tomorrow afternoon. 7,