New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
ALLEGE ATTEMPT ID
 KIDNAP HIS BRIDE
Police Hold Kasbar After Scene
 on Main Street
GETS HEARING TOMORROW
Common Council Takes rp Widening of Main street 1Onight--Chautau- qua for 1925 Assurcd-,iunior Town Ofieers Elected,

Adjournment until "Wednesday was decided upon today by tho local court officials in the ease of Eperam kas- bar Of 90 Park street. who figured In a stirring episode on Main street yesterday afternoon, when an alleged Kidnapping Of Miss yarsenik Mad zarian of 27 School street took place. Kasbar stuck 10 his story today that he and the girl were about to leave for peekskill. N. r., to bo married but on this point the couple differ. No bonds were granted in the case.
 The would-be "kidnapper" seized the girl, who was walking along the street and threw her into a nearby motorcar but she let out blood curdling shriek. A crowd rushed to the car and Policeman Lawrence Dolan took Kasbar in charge. and escorted him to the headquarters.
 'kasbar has been keeping company with the girl for IS months and his suit has been favored by the parents but not by the damsel herself. The parents tried strong arm measures, threatening her if she did not marry Kasbar. according to the story she told the police. Kasbar said that he induced the girl to run away with him, but here bystanders differ, say ing that he forced the girl into the machine.
 Junior Town Officers
 Officers of the Junior Town of the local Chautauqua have been chosen as follows: Mayor, Miss Marjorie Fos- ter; law and order commissioners. Rodney Garfield, Leon Hebert and Jerome Arnold; health commission CTS, Mary Crowley and Ralison Marsh; service commissioners, Ruth Mather, William Calderwood, \Cath- erine Lynch and Frederick Yeager; town clerk, Elizabeth Jennings. These "officials' will conduct a modern city throughout the week of the big event on the Federal Hill green and on the closing day will present a pleasing program to the parents and friends. Details of the event are being worked out under the direction of Miss Dorothy Han- mum, who is head of the junior de- 'cA tiiO tlly tulS yeuT.
 Widening Main Street
 Final plans for the widening of Main street will be discussed at the meeting of the city council tonight. when the estimates of the cost will be presented. Property owners affected by the decision oe the city to make changes on the street to bene- fit the traffic situation have been notified to appear and air their views. At former hearings on the street widening, many appeared but prac- tlcaliy all were in favor of the changes, which mean & cutting down Of the sidewalk space and the es- tablishment of 8 building line along the lines of the present property di- menslons. As buildings are in fairly straight line along the 'thoroughfare at present, the city offi- clals believe that the line can be es- abolished in accordance with the fronts. Damages will be paid to property owners and bad situation which has bothered the city for years will be cleared up.
 Street Committee Out
 The street committee of the city council was out on an inspection trip this morning to look over petitions for Improvements, prior to the ses- sion Of the city board tonight. Among the councilmen who looked the city over this morning were James l.. Mur- ray, Frank R. Graves and Frank w. Dutton., Mayor John F. Wade, also accompanied the council members.
 Leases Big Store
 Judge William J. Malone and Will liam J. Phelan, owners of the Center building on Main street have leased the big corner store of the block for three years to Custas Mamatseo & Co. local fruit and confectionery men. Ey- tensire changes will be made in the establishment, such as the installation Of tile floors, new fixtures and other equipment to make the place one of the finest candy and ice cream stores in the state.
 Sign Up Guarantors
 Bristol is to have Chautauu1a. for 1925. this being the surest fact as A result of the work that has been put in by those interested in having Chau- tauqua return to Bristol. Already over 50 signatures have been placed on the contract. Indications are that there will be at least 100, if not no to 125 people signing as guarantors
 This will be very interesting news and very satisfactory information to large number who have come to ap- preciate Chautauqua and who have looked forward to the annual ses- sions of this weeks entertainment music, attractions and lectures.
 Never in the history of Chautauoua in Bristol have so many guarantors signed with such readiness as they have in connection with the securing of signatures for the 1925 Chautau- qua. In fact, several have asked the privilege of being listed among those who make it possible for this week of splendid attractions and much in- structive thought. Last evening at the big brown tent there were near ly 25 signatures secured to the con- tract which had been started early in the day. It is anticipated that by this evening there will be at least 75 if not 100 on the contract. This is more than the number necessary to insure the Chautauqua for next year.
 school Improvements Planned
 Improvements are being planned for this summer for the Northside school so that all will be in readiness for the opening in September. The plumbing system will be renovated and new sanitary system will be installed. Bids for the work are be- ing asked for by the district. Archi- tect Harold A. Hayden of this city, drew up the plans for the changes. The work will involve cost of sev-