New Britain herald., 1924-08-19
RECEIVE REPORT Of
 JACK.THE.PEEPER
Residents OI Broad Street Com.
 plain Of Midnight PrOWler
FREEMAN hUpIIALS
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 An slleged Jaek-the'peeper has
 been operating on Broad street in the
 vicinity Of the Catholic church, ace
 coriing 10 number Of complaints
 which haze been received by the pos
 lice within the past week, liesidents
 along the street have stated That q
 man has been proving about the 'i' einity on several occasions and has
 been seen at least once apparently peeking into windows in homes there.
 Only the other night, as TWO Of Inc men who live ln that section were on | their way home, they saw the al- legged peeper operating at inc side Of one of the houses and they tried 10 catch him. The prowler heard them coming. and took 10 his heels. runs ming behind the house and through backwards there and got away.
 The women Of the neighborhood have been uneasy during the past week because Of the many stories told about the prowlcr. The police have been cognizant Of the fact that the peeper has been at work and efforts | have been made 10 catch him. They have been unsuccessful as the man has apparently kept himself posted on | the movements Of the police. The men In this ncishborhood are threat | ening 10 take the law Into their own hands if they are able 10 catch the fellow and a good drubbins awaits the culprit 1T his actions do not cease.
 Frecnian-ElliOtt Nuptials Roger Freeman. son of Mrs. Helen Freeman of Whiting street, and Miss Mabel Elliot Of South Washington street were married this afternoon at | 80 o'clock at St. Marks Episcopal church in New Britain. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffc, rector of the church ofIiciat- ed. They were attended by Donald Freeman, brother Of the groom, as best man. and Miss Agnes Elliot, sis ter of the bride, as maid of honor. After the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Freeman left on wedding trip and upon their return they will reside in Plainville.
 Special Meeting Of Bremen
 Theer will be a special meeting of Plainvile Hose Co. No. this eve ming at s o'clock in the flremen's rooms on Pierce street and all mem- bers are urgently requested to be present. II has been announced that the new shirts for the company have arrived and will be distributed and final plans will be made for the local company's participation in the an nual field day of the Connecticut State Firemen's association, volunteer, to be held in West Haven on Friday, August 22. The local athletes who pany are practicing for various events in whi II they will compete and it is confidently expected that the tus-of- war team will be a winner at the field day.
 Clue to Dogs Owner
 The authorities who have been in- vestigating the case of the small dog found tied to a tree in the woods in Mountain View and left to die, have come across a clue which might be fruitful. They have disco> cred that the person who tied the dog 10 the tree was not the owner. It is thought that a neighbor who wished 10 vent his spite on the owner of the dog, was guilty of the inhumane act.
 It it said that the investigation so far tends to show that two Of the l residents of Mountain View have had | several auarrels recently and one Of | them took the dog anl almost killed 1 1t.
 Dog Warden Philip Marine has the it until the owner calls for it. The little animal is slowly recovering from the effects of it's experience.
 Annual School Reunion
 The annual reunion of the alumni of the Plainville Grammar school will be held next Saturday, August 23, at Shaker Farms, Shaker Station. A arge number of the graduates of the school have notified the committee hat they will attend and old friends will renew their boyhood acquain- ances at the affair.
 All those who plan to attend the 'eunion and who are owners of auto mobiles, if they have room for pas- engers. are asked to notify James E. jsher, postmaster. and those wishing O have transportation to the farm hould also file their request with Mir. | isher. A complete program Of events will be conducted at the reunion and many are looking forward to a big 5 lay Saturday.
 Wonan's Federation Notes
 The Woman's Federation Of the church will hold an II day sewing meeting Thursday with r Hiss Elizabeth Norton. Lunch will be S erved by those in attendance. All c dies Of the federation or associated il .ith the church are invited to attend a rd they will meet at the church at II :iJ o'clock. Automobiles will be S 1rni-hed for transportation. a
 Clarence Roberts Funeral V The funeraI of Clarence C. Roberts | f East street who died Sunday after s oon in St. Francis hospital. Hartford, as held this afternoon at o'clock -om the undertaking parlors of W. !. Bailey S Co. Samuel Sutcliffe, sctor of St. Marks Episcopal church New Britain ofIiciated. The funeral as strictly private only immediate slatives being present. The New ritain Commsndery F. o. s. of A. Irnished pail bearers in charge Of O aptain Edward Parker. | Mrs. Roberts, wife of the deceased. P in critical condition at her home D ifering from the shock Of her be- N |;
 Legion Carni,al Opens b The annual carnival Of Brock e