New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Bristol News
EX-SOLDIERS FAVOR LEGION BONUS BILL 500 Votes Cast and 98 Per Cent
 Approve Proposal MANY WANT HAYES TO STAY

Even Republicans satisfied With Post
 masters Administration Death of
 Mrs. Peter Matt-arresled For Sell
 ing Borrowed" Monograph.
 total of GOO votes have been cast
 in the poll taken by Seieheprey post, American Legion, in regard to the ad- justed compensation for former sol diers and sailors and to date, gS per cent of the answers have favored the bonus proposition. Practically every legion member in the city voted in favor of the adjusted compensation, while a large percentage of those not connected with the post are also in favor. There are about 1.500 men in the city. who were called to the colors and to each of these men ballot was sent, asking his opinion on the matter. The polls were scheduled to close on Monday, but letters have continued to come in so that the records will be kept open a few days later by Adiu- tant Claire NJ. Pfennig of the post. The results Of the ballot will be sent to the representatives in congress and the senate to show local sentiment,
 Republicans Favor Hayes
 Republican sentiment in the city has highly endorsed Postmaster Will liam A. Hayes for his efficient work as administrative officer of the local post office in the last four years and a strong movement is on foot for his retention, as his term will expire within a few months. Applications for the postmastership examinations have been received at the local office and the date for the examination will | be announced within a short time by | the civil service commission. Post | master Hayes has built up the local i office in a fine manner so that his | ability has been clearly recognized by | the city at large.
 Rent Case Argued
 The claims of Nelson Gay, proprie- .or of Gays Inn at Woleott for rent llleged to be due from Curtis F. Bon- ley were argued before Judge Epaph- 'oditus Peck on Tuesday afternoon in he city court room and decision was Corporation Counsel Will jam N. Derosier represented Bonney. i md arguments for Gay were present d by Representative Robert J. stack. The case grew out of dispute ,ver the occupancy of a farmhouse, bought by Gay, while Bonney was enant.
 Hartford High Coming
 Hartford public high school quin-- ct will play the local high school five 'n Friday night at the local school in the second encounter his season between the two teams. The locals were defeated by one point n the earlier contest in Hartford and { tho time, some dissatisfaction was xpressed over the referees decisions. . will follow the game.
 Mrs. Peter Matt
 Mrs Peter Matt, 6i years old, died , { her home, 80 Kelly street. last fight after a short illness. She was orn in Champlain, N. r., in 1860 and anne to this city with her family bout eight years ago. She leaves her usband. a daughter Miss Dora Met, nd five sons, David, Ernest, Charlet. oseph and Louis Matt, all of this ty. She also leaves a sister and four ( rothers, all out of town residents. z he funeral will be held on Friday Iorning at o'clock at St Ann's lurch, where a solemn high mass of ,quiem will be celebrated by the pas s ,r. Rev. ]. F. Perreault. The body i i'll be taken to Brattioboro. Vt, for q lrial in St. Joseph's cemetery in that < ace.
 Sells 'Borrowed' Monograph. $ Edward Litkc. IF. of this city. was b ,unded up yesterday by Detective c ergeant Daniel McGillieuddy on V ,mplaint Of Poolley and Moore, a usic dealers of southington and eriden, that he had acquired n and records on misrep- S sentation. He secured the machine i. lturday from a clerk in the South- n gton store, after representing him. s If to be one of the stores sales Ii en. Later he sold the machine to resident Of West street. this city. D } Litke was given suspended sem e nee to Cheshire rcformatory re- u ntly, this sentence will now go into Il feet. tt
 Police Court st Louis Porini was sentenced 10 jail r 10 days by Judge Joseph Nj. m ,novan in the local police court this k orning on a vagrancy charge. He fl IS arrested last night. asleep in the m llway Of a Laurel street rooming st use. Evidence was introduced owing that the accused had no e' ode and had utilized various Laurel - eet railways in the last few weeks. Twelve men charged with trcspass- ! on railroad property were allowed go after being reprimanded.
 RelicG Board Acts
 of s17.756 and addi- IT. ms of sG.250 have been made to the ii, y's grand list by the board Of re- gr [. which completed it's session last or ek. The changes made by the board E, Il make the total grand list amount D, ss1.Os1,076.
 MHk Licenses Expire Licenses of milk dealers Of the city Il expire tomorrow and for the con- nience of those affected. food, milk d herb inspector. Dr. A- W. Suthcr- ,d. will be at the city hall at S:5n lock in the morning until 1 o'clock the afternoon. He will also sign ! piications from S.3o o'clock in the ,rning until 4:30 o'clock in the af- noon on Friday. These applications z ist be presented at the city clerks