New Britain herald., 1924-03-29
sIO0,OOO ADDITION
 ID BRISTOL TRUST
Increasing Business Forces Bank
 tQ Enlarge Facilities
NEW FIREMEN APPOINTED
William Cullen and Thomas Quinn Warned By lsoartl-Alfred Samuel son Appointed Captain - Woman said to Have stolen Property.

Contract for s10O,O0O addition to the Bristol Trust Co.,, was let today
 by that concern 10 the Griswold
 Building Co.,, of New York. The ad- dition will be erected on the north
 wing and the rear of the present handsome structure at the corner of Main street and Riverside avenue. The great increase in business has made necessary a big addition to the working space as present quarters are l crowded. .-s g.
 The company started business in 1908 with a capital and surplus of si5o,ooo. Since that time its pro- sress has been advanced so that to- day the surplus and undivided profits amount 10 nearly sS2o.o00 with to- tai resources of s5.50U,o0o and more than ls,000 depositors.
 The new addition will be of marble and will carry out the architectural style Of the present banking house. It is expected that the alterations will be completed before the cold nN"'HNi stbs III ubdln.
 Cornerstone Laying Soon Laying of the cornerstone Of the new St. Josenh's church will take place at 8 o'clock on May 25 when the ceremonies win be in charge of Bishop John J. Milan Of Hartford, The new edifice is well along to com- pletion as far as the outside walls are concerned. The steel work is in place and the windows in the rear section have been placed.
 Want soldiers 10 March
 With more than a thousand for me service men in the city. the me- nora c, mmi;tee sin charge of the Seicheprcy Day celebration on April 10. when the ss0,000 war memorial will be unveiled, is seeking to have all world war veterans take part, In addition to the efforts of the com m'ttcc, Seicheprey Post. Veterans of Foroigr Wars, have united in an ap- peal to the veterans to turn out. One or the guests of the day will be Major Genera! Clarence Edwards, who com manded tho sdth division, which in- claded the iosd infantry of this city. in the battles around Seicheprey in 
 Tho following letter has been sent out by the American Legion to vet craas. seeking their cooperation; The American Legion and Y. D. Association extend an invitation to all eNscrice men Of the city 10 be their guests on Saturday. April is and join them in the Memorial Dedication parade whether members or not. This applies to veterans Of the allied armies during the world war.
 Men having uniforms are asked to wear them, but all are urged to turn out Who haven't them in civilian clothes. Units of both win be made up and no veterans should let this stand in their way on this gala day.
 Open house will he held at Legion Hall. city building where all veterans and their friends will be welcomed to mako it iheir headauartcrs. The auxiliary will bo hostess and lunch will be served during the day"
 Much Property Taken
 Reports from kcogan. Maine, re- ceired by the local police indicate that Maude Peltier, alias Chase in involved in the theft of large amount Of ] property Of tho American Railway Ey. press Co, in that city several months 1 ago. lt Is alleged by the Kcoean offi- cials that Mrs. i'eltier, or Chase. forged the name Of the rightful own or Of the goods and received them | from the express officials. The ex- act amount has not been determined l hnt ia In the neighborhood of ss,00o, ! it is said. The assertions of the keegan police go further and indicate | that much Of the property was dis posed Of in Hartford. while a smaller amount came to this city. Chase, the husband Of tiie woman, is be- lrg treated at the Bristol hospital for Illness and will he questioned as soon as he is discharged from that insi- tuition.
 Will Discuss Misunderstanding
 Manufacturing conditions will he discussed by ticc- president and Gen. 'ral Manager Frederick G. Hughes Of Inc New Departure Manufacturing 'o.. at the meeting Of the Arym club ,f the Prospect Methodist church on Sunday. MT Hughes. who is also f president of the Chamber of Com. nerce. recently spoke before the Con srogational Brotherhood on the same opic and was enthusiastically re- -eiyed.
 Two Eircnpn Added
 Appointment of William CuIlem ind Thomas Quinn as regular f1remen cok place last night al the fire board meeting upon the recommendation Of 'hief John II. Hayes MT. cullem is in emrloye of :br New Departure Co. but has been con- .ecied with the volunteer fire depart lent for years. having been a mem 'er Of Hose company So. 1. He will 'e assigned 10 the Uncas fire house on North Main street.
 MT Quinn has been setting as sub [ Ste st the centrsI Ere house for the lst tvo weeks shd uin hacome egular et that station He is a world rar veteran with good record of .verseas service.