New Britain herald., 1924-03-08
.AUTOIST TRIES ID BEAT TROLLEY CAR William Fruit Of New Britain
 Loses Out in Queer Race BRADLEY CARNEGIE AWARD
To Form Fathers Auxiliary 10 .ameri- can Legion-Personal Tax ColIec- tlons Exceed Last Lear - Church NoticeS-Plainyille Briefs.

William Fruit, owner and driver of d touring car, had q sad experience with q trolley car at GAO o'clock this morning at the corner of East Main and Pine streets when he tried 10 beat the trolley at the curve and his automobile was hit broadside with heavy damage resulting. Fruit re- ceired bad gash on his head from the broken windshield. but three com papions who were riding with him, escaped injuries.
 The trolley car. which was in charge of Conductor John lgoe and Motorman James Kenney, was pro- cceding from East street to the center or Plainrllle and the automobile was coming from the direction of New Britain across the railroad tracks. | Both reached the crossing at about the same time and as the trolley started to take the turn. Fruit put on speed and instead of taking the road which runs to the left of the trolley tracks, he tried to pass around the front of the trolley car, but was un- able 10 do so
 The trolley was travelling at about ! 10 miles an hour at the turn because 1t is necessary to coast around the curve. and fortunately. Notorman kenney was able 10 stop almost i'm mediatcly to save the occupants of the auto from serious injury. Policeman Andrew Hogan was on the scene shortly after it happened, but up to late hour today, his investigation had not been completed. Eyewit- ncsscs of the affair stated that Fruit appeared 10 at first be going straight up East Main street 10 the center and then changed his mind to make the turn. It was impossible 10 cross the tracks before tho trolley. but as he had side curtains up, it is thought his View was blocked on that side.
 The left side of tho automobile was badly damaged. both lenders being cared in and the wheels knocked out of linc and thu windshield was splinter ed. Fruit was given medical attcn- ton and it was found that the cut on his head was not serious.
 Bradley Carnegie Award
 T. A. Lyman, chairman of the com. mittce appointed by tho Chamber of Commerce to look into tho matter Of securing an award for the Bradleys. tathor and son, for their heroic at tempts to save the life of the seven year old girl who was drowned some time ago in the National Marine Lamp Co, pong in forestsillo, has received a letter from the organization in charge Of the fund which states that special investigator will be sent 10 the scene. The matter was taken up with the organization before the local chamber by Arthur J. Waslcy of the National Marine Lamp Co., of Forest. Vile. Ths will cover the purpose of the local committee and they plan to work in conjunction with others who arc seeking 10 secure the honors and material benefits awarded through the Carnegie fund. The cause is one Of the most worthy ever supported in Plainville or vicinity.
 Fathers Auxiliary !, corning
 Merton Lamb has been appointed chairman Of committee by Brock. Barnes post, American Legion, to form Fathers auxiliary 10 the T.c- zion in PlainNillc. Ten names arc re. auired for d charter and any man who has a son a member of the American Legion is eligible to join. Those wishing 10 sign the charter may give their names to Merton Lamb. James Usher or Carroll Cutting
 Personal TaN Collections
 Tax Collector W. ]. Hemingway stated today that the personal tax col- lcctions this year had exceeded last years collection by about 125. The total paid at the end Of last month spent by all. Refreshments were