New Britain herald., 1925-10-10


 also be used with success without an officer at the helm as mechanical arrangements have been perfected so that the system works itself. The limit Of time for the passing in either direction may also be set at any desired period so that traffic at noon hour or other time Of conges- ton may receive extra attention.
 City officials were well pleased at Il demonstration of the machines and think that thes system will fIl a great need. The cost of installation will be about si.0O0 and each light will cost about $40 year for oper- alton so that a big saving Is obyi- ous over the amount necessary for police officers. The installation Of the lighting system will also relieve men for use in other lines of work and will obyiate the need Of ap- pointing extra men.
 Pony Case Continued
 Donnie Rich. charged with allow ing a pony 10 roam at will must appear before the police court on October r as the result of a coln- sion between his pony and a motor car driven by Michael Gaitis on Thursday night on the Memorial ! boulevard. Gaitis was badly injured , when his car was upset but the pony escaped with a few bruises. Because of the injuries of the mo- tor car driver continuance has been dscreed so that he may appear against Rich.
 Diyorces Granted Decree of divorce was granted tN Bertha Sullivan of Hartford, a former local resident. from James l.. Sullivan by Judge Ernest c. Simpson in the superior court yes- terday. The defendant, James L.. Sullivan was formerly a local 10. liceman and for time was engaged In the real estate business in the Capital City. Habitual intemperance caused the wife 10 seek her free. dom Nj. s. Falk represented Mrs. Sullivan.
 Barbara Ann Bowman was grant. ed decree of divorce from Harold Bowman of this city on ground of intolerable cruelty. Former Mayor Joseph F. Dutton appeared for Mrs. Bowman. who was given permission 10 resume her maiden name of Wagner.
 Carmelo Matallo was granted a decree of divorce from Agata Ma fallo on ground of misconduct, Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather presented MafaIlo's case. Custody Of two children was given 10 the father.
 Raiders Kept Busy
 The raiding squad of the police department consisting of Officers Henry Jeglinski. William Thompson and Edgar Norton. kept on the jump last night and netted some fine spells.
 The first swoop of the souad took place at the home of Santo Nicol- letto on Park street where two gall Ions and a pint of alcohol were round. Santo was brought to head quarters but was later released un- der $500 bond.
 James Scittanto was visited short. ly before 9 o'clock at his home in East Bristol and for time the raid CTS were haffled but the trail finally led 10 a heap of dirt in the back. yard where little digging revealed eight pints of intoxicauts. Scittanto was also successful in raising a bond.
 Joseph Ronzello. another East Bristol resident. proved to be rich haul for the raiders as no less than 20 quarts of "cognac" and somt bottles marked Three Star Henn.s. sey were found. He also secured bonds.
 The last raid netted David segal, a Fond street restaurant proprietor. quart and pint Of intoxicants were garnered at his place. Bonds | Of $500 were secured by Segal short | ly before midnight.
 PonseIIc Sings
 Although singing in her usual de- 1 hghtful style, Rosa PonselIe did n>t ceive any too warm a welcome last might at her appearance in the Com. munity theater as plenty Of empty seats were 10 he seen. Although as- surance had been given out by the ticket committee that the noted sing CT would have a capacity house to greet her, expectations were not lroalized.
 First Snow
 The first snow of the season fell this morning when furries we're quite frequent about o'clock. The dropping of the mercury sent a hur- " call 10 the local coalmen and teams were busy yesterday through out the day. wherever orders had Iheen in for some time as some of the local dealers stopped taking orders q few weeks ago because of the strike at the mines.
 Accident Witness Dies
 Milton q. Hurlhurt of New Brit ain, witness of an accident at the Junction of Riverside avenue and the Memorial Boulevard on Wednesday Iafternoor, died yesterday at the New Britain General hospital of injuries suffered in later accident on the Plainville road few hours after tho local collision. The victims motorcycle and motor car collidsd near Tator's gasoline station, in- nicting fatal injuries upon Hurlhurt.
 Dedication Today
 Dedication Of the new St. Joseph's com etery will take place at o'clock this afternoon. when the oeremon- iies will be directed by Rishop John !. Milan Of Hartford. Transports. ton facilities have heen arranged from tho north side corner to the inew site on Terryville avenue,