New Britain herald., 1924-09-15

lican state central committed Will appoint a speaker to expound the principles of the republican party Much interesting data on the issues of the campaign will be explained.
 This innovation Is in no way to be taken as partisan move and for thls reason both parties are to have speakers on hand to address the meetings which will be public under the auspices of the Legion. This is in line with ihe policy of tho national body Of the Legion to keep out of politics but to seize all opportunities of educational value which present themselves. This will be the first time in which speakers of both major parties have addressed audiences in Plainville under the auspices of ron-polit- teal. non-partisan organization.
 Automobile Smash.
 Two automobiles figured in a bad crash at the intersection of New Britain road and Crooked street last night about 11:30 o'clock. A small coupe heading out of Crooked street was struck by another travelling along New Britain road and both cars were badly damaged. The dri- vers escaped with minor bruises.
 Gates Broken Again.
 Saturday night, the usual happen ed when the railroad gates at the East Main street railroad crossing were broken. An autoist travelling along the road, according to specta- tors, about Is miles an hour saw the gates being lowered when it was too late to avoid going on the tracks. He brought his machine to a stop with one gate resting on the hood of his car. Seeing the approaching headlight of the engine, he put the car in reverse and quickly backed off. The radiator cap on the auto- mobile caught the railroad gate and pulled 1t back until 1t broke. Police man George Schubert investigated the matter and found no cause for arrest and the driver will settle with the railroad company.
 Court Trial Tomorrow.
 The trial of Fred Callen, Jr,, charged with violation of the rules of the road pertaining to intersect- ing streets, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1880 o'clock in the town hall. Callen was arrested last Tues day evening during the heavy rain storm when his automobile collided with another owned and driven by Harry Hubbard. Hibbard's car was slightly damaged, but the steering apparatus on Callen's car was broken and his car proceeded about 100 feet coming to stop when 1t hit the veranda of a house at the corner of Whiting and Broad streets. The state police, into whose hands the matter was turned, made the arrest and not in long time has so much interest been shown in court trial.
 Cases NoIled.
 The cases of Mrs. Charles Anger bower of Forestville and Harold R. Jones of New Britain were nolled in the town court this morning by Jus tfce L. s. Mills on recommendation of Prosecutor William J. Foran. Both parties were assessed the costs of court. They were charged with violation of the rules of the road.
 Returns from Hospital.
 Bennett A. Galpin, owner of the Galpin Drug Co.,, has returned from the hospital where he has been a patient suffering from case of blood poisoning. MT. Galpin is at- tending business although handi- capped with his injury.
 Bremen Win Again.
 The members of Plainvile Hose Co. No. 1 came away from the meet in WetherSfield, Saturday, with sec ond prize for the hose race. The To- calls won out with an eight man team against the other companies l 1 men teams The locals will go to Providence, R. l., September 27, where they will be the guests of the Providence fire department. The members here plan to leave early so that they may have the rules cx- plained to them before entering the contest.
 Union Services.
 The union service in the Plainvile M. E. church held last evening was an immense success. A large ap- preciative gathering heard Gustave Bochman of Hartford, on "Lawless- ness, it's cause and its cure"
 Receiving Congratulations.
 Mir, and Mrs. Chester Griffin of Queen street are receiving congratu- lations on the birth of a son, Robert Chester, born September 1.
 Plainville Briefs.
 John F. Conion of Pierce street spent the weekend in New York city.
 Mrs. Emma Roberts Of East street is spending a week at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Leo St. Thomas of Stanley street, New Brit ain.
 Mr. and Mrs Frank Johnson of Bank street spent the weekend at Cannondale.
 Neil Prior has resigned his posi- ton as clerk in the Plainville res taurant
 Samuel Castle, clerk in Ryder's store, is spending a few days in New York city.
 Charles Hornbcrger and his bride have returned from their honey moon and have taken up their resi- Gence on Bank street.
 Fresh ButtermiIk tonight and Sat urday at the Plalnvlle Creamery Co. -advt.
 Now is the time for canning peaches. Glad to deliver. c. A. Neri,