New Britain herald., 1924-12-15
Councilman Murray Injured

Iouncllmhn Murray Injured
 Councilman James L. Murray of stearns street Is lying In a precari- ous condition at St. Francis hospi- tai in Hartfora as the result of a fall at his hsme early Saturday morning. which left him practically paralyzed with the exception of being able to move his head a trifle.
 Mr, Murray was about 10 enter the bathroom at his home. when hs stumbled and fell. striking his neck against a door jamb. The blow and shock to his nerves, rendered him helpless Mrs. Murray was awak- cncd by the noise of inc fall and summoned aid but nothing could be done to relieve Mr. Murray's condl- ton at the time. He was removed to the hospital on Saturday night and reports trom the institution in- dicate that M will recover although the process GS be slow. EAamIna- ton at the - Ispital revealed no broken bones but an injury to the spinal COlllmn was C\ldeit,
 Council Meeting
 Among the matters 10 confront inc city council at its meeting on Wednesday night will be the bills of expense of Health Officer J. I. Wois- ard. over which some question arose Tn tue minds of the councilmen. at the time Of presentation two weeks ago. Investigation Of the accounts seems 10 indicate that misunder- standing of the work Of the health officer has existed and this is ex- pected to be ironcd out In satis- factory manner on Wednesday nigls. The efficient work of tho health of- Ncor in tho last year has not been lost sight of by the city board mem- bers, who wish to clear up the ob- iccts of controversy 10 mutual ad- vantage.
 To Send Cheer
 Christmas cheer in the form of holiday gift packages arc being sent out by the auxiliary Of Seicheprey post of inc American Legion to vet crsns in the hospitals in the state and in other states, where local men are undergoing treatment, because of the ravages of the world war. The packages contain many useful articles, such ns stockings, lngraham watches, and the like, all of which will go 10 make cheerful the season for the men, temporarily cAiled from home.
 Nhisis Swell Fund
 That the whist parties of the last few weeks under auspices of inc women of St, Joseph's parish have contributed substantially to the fund for the equipment of the new edi1ce was the announcement from the al- tar at that church yesterday. The whist party on Thanksgiving night n"tted slightly more than $500 for the fund. while the party of week ago in Elks hall contributed about $50. The interior work on the new structure is progressing rapidly so that plans for occupancy soon are being considered by the pastor, Rev, Oliver T. Magnell
 SigournCy Confident
 Three to one majority for Bing- ham is the expectation of Chairman Lester G. Sigourney of the repuhli- can town committee for the voting totals tomorrow at the special elec- tion for United States senator. He is sure that his party will sweep the city in an overwhelming manner as { it did at the recent national poll.
 West Ends Win The West Ends took the fast Army and Navy five Of Taftvile into camp on Saturday night at the high school gymnasium by a score of 39 to 20. The locals had matters all their own way throughout the contest, which was witnessed by a small crowd.
 The Company L five did not fare so we'll in its contest with the Cres- cents of Manchester at Red Mems hall on Saturday night as the visit ors won easily by a score of 47 to 19. The locals were unable to cope with the smooth passing game of the Crcscents, who kept the ball in the local territory the greater part of the time.
 Must Sober In
 When the continued case Of Jos oph Oczkowski. charged with viola tion Of the liquor laws, came before the city court for trial this morning. lit was found that Oczkowski's mind was trihe bofu11led and it was fur ther learned that he had been on what has been practically continu- ous drunk since his arrest. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Donovan for violation of the liquor laws with the understanding that he was to be kept at the local police station until tomorrow morn ing At the session Of the city court tomorrow morning further consideration vii. be given to the case when Oczkoski's mind is more clear.