New Britain herald., 1924-11-04
RECORD VOTE IN BRISTOL FORECAST Battle Of Ballots Starts Early
 and Continues Through Day ADMIT STEALING AUTO

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 Protective League.
 Election day today showed an car ly rush Of voters to the polls so that the officials In charge predicted the heaviest vote to be cast today. Ar engagements had been made in the last few days by both the democra- that every vote possible was boiled and a fleet of motor cars began op- erations at o'clock this morning when the voting machines were turned over to the public. The polls will remain open until 6 o'clock this evening and by that time it is believed that practically nearly all of the 5000 votes, registered locally, will have been cast.
 Meetings Of the two local town committees took place last night when details for the covering of the work today were discussed. The prediction spirit was one of tesse- ness and few predictions were made last night as to the outcome. Both G. O. P. and democratic leaders were confident Of success while the La Toilette supporters claimed strength for their ticket also.
 Returns will be received at vari- ous places about the city as fra ternal orders and clubs will keep open house. The American Legion and the Red Men will have special programs for tonight. while the elec- ton results are being tabuated and at the high school, another oppor- tunity will be given to hear the re- turns.
 The Herald will not use it's mo- ton picture machine on Prospect street as planned as permission could not be obtained from the local hold CTS of the Associated Press fran- chise for the throwing of the figures | upon the screen.
 Funeral of Mir. Lounsbury
 The funeral of James w. Louns- bury was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home on Central street. Services were conducted by Rev. William G. Giffin. pastor of the As- bury Methodist church. Burial took place in the West cemetery.
 Car Mystery Cleared
 Through persistent work on the part of the local police, the mystery surrounding the Hupmoble touring car, which was offered for sale here on Saturday by two young men from Maine, calling themselves Fred and Arthur Williams, was cleared yesterday afternoon. The men claimed Strong, Maine, as their home at first and asserted that the ma chine was the property Of their l father. who was a motor car dealer ir Strong.
 Checking up with the Maine au- thorities revealed that the car had been stolen a week ago from Reed X Messere of Livermorc Falls, Maine. and when confronted with that evidence the men confessed that their names were Lawrence and Edward Dyke and that Liver more Falls vas their home. The police of Lewiston, Maine, the near est city, notified the local police that nffircrs U-n,11I ha Sapf turn the men to Maine for trial. Both men agreed last night to waive eXtradition and accordingly will be turned over to the down East" ot- fcers upon their arrival here tonight or tomorrow
 Many Join League With returns coming in the cam paign of last week for the Health Protective league shows a member ship Of practically, son, which will equal last years membership with few names to spare. The drive has been energcticallv carried on in the local factories where the move ment was enthusiastically supported as the good work ot the association since it's organization few years ago has been readily demonstrated. The legue was formed to combat the spread of tuberculosis Rnl has made arrangements for the care Of local cases In the senatoria Of the state, thereby aiding local condi- i tions materially.
 | One Minute Meeting
 The city council meeting tonight will be marked hy it's hrevity as ad- 1 journment will he taken after con veninE because of tho election. The scheduled meeting will he held to- ! morrow night ss some of the Couu- cilmcn are election officials and will ! be unable to give their duties tno proper attention tonight with the conflict Of offices,
 on to Southington Members of Seichenrey Post