New Britain herald., 1925-07-06

were struck by Mfr. Riouxs machine, although in trying to avoid hitting them. he ran his car into a fence. One Of the men, believed 10 have been Kramer, was dragged 30 feet by the pleasure car. Whether or rot Father was struck and killed by the RiouX machine. Medical Ex- aminer Griswold could not say. The dead men may have been in the path of the car. however, police say,
 Mir. Rioux, with hIs wife. his daughter and friend. were driving toward the scashore for a weekend outing. After repairs to the car had been made the women mem- bers of the party returned to Spring field. Rioux was eXonerated from blame by three state policemen. who appeared on the scene, and by pr. Griswold.
 Ensig sustained broken les, pos sible fracture of the skull. concus- sion of the brain and complete lapse of memory. Kramer sustained a possible fracture of the skull, con- cussion of the brain and many cuts and bruises.
 Father. who, 1t Is understood was in partnership with Kramer in tho shoe repairing business in New Y ork. had relatives In that city and a representative went 10 the Dillon Undertaking Parlors in Hartford, where the body rested, and made plans for its removal to New York city.
 Safe and Sane-Almost Dull
 New Britain observed a safe, sane and quiet July 4th this year, and with the exception of the fact that everyone seems tired today. the double holiday seems to have pass cd without any noticeable effect.
 Saturday and Sunday were quiet days in New Britain, Young New Britainites, despite the safe and sane injunctions, celebrated the birthday anniversary of American independenCe in time honored fashion but to q much less degree than heretofore and the usual grist of After the Fourth" accidents has been reduced to a minimum. Probably everybody who had a car or had friends who owned a car spent Saturday and Sunday at nearby shore resorts or drove 10 the lakes or the mountains. The streets were almost deserted on Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of Saturday evening.
 Many local residents returned Sat urday night 10 sec the fireworks display at Walnut Hill park and to listen to a concert by the Philhar- monic band. While 1t is thought by some that the crowd at the display Saturday night was not as large as in former years, this was not notice able except In the number of auto mobiles. The crowd appeared as large as usual
 Minor Injuries Reported
 Despite the crowd the police de- partment handled the traffic with out a hitch and there was no sign of jam at any time.
 Local physicians report that Fourth of July accidents were very scarce. pr. Frank ZNick was called upon 10 treat Donald Quinn of Allen street, a junior high school boy who received burns on three fingers of one hand.
 Dr. Zwick also was summoned when Julius Hartman, a. baker en- ployed by the Hoffman bakery, 1t a sky rocket and then forgot to let go. The baker today has badly burned hand.
 Dr. J. W. Bush was called to IA Pine street where 12-yearold George Meligonis got his hand in the way of a .o2 calibre blank cartridge and set the lead into the flesh. It was necessary for the physician 10 remove the injured boy to his Court street office to extract the bullet. pr. Bush also treated one boy on Gold street and two OH Orange street for minor burns.