New Britain herald., 1925-06-20
CHILD RUN OVER
 BY TROLLEY CAR
Baby Lies Down in Tracks and
 Goes to Sleep
BADLY CUT AND BRUISED
First Wife of Little Tots Father Killed at Same Spot Three Years Ago-Policeman Fined For Reck- less Driving.

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 William Smith, year and d half old son of Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Smith of Lake avenue, was badly cut and bruised last night by troll ley car, in charge of Motorman Samuel strup and Conductor Thom- as Flanagan, shortly after g o'clock, when he attempted to make the troll ley tracks his bed. The youngster wandered from his home, from which his parents were absent at the time and stopped at the trolley tracks of the Compounce division, a few feet away. Finding the soft sand between the rails to his liking, he lay down and was soon fast asleep. The motorman of the next car from Lake Compounce, Mir. Strup, did not see the child until the heavy car was about 10 feet away. He applied the brakes and made a miraculous stop but not until the car passed over the child.
 The baby was rushed to the To- cal hospital where pr. Robert J. Doyle gave medical treatment. The physician found bad cuts about the head and body and numerous bruises. At the hospital this morn- ing, it was said that the child had passed comfortable night and would probably recover.
 It was a singular coincidence that the child was run over by the troll ley car in almost the same spot that the first wife of the child's father. was killed by trolley car three years ago. Mrs Smith was engaged in leading COW to her home on Lake avenue and the animal, having become frightened. started to bolt. The woman was wound up in the rope and was dragged into the path of trolley car. Despite efforts of the trolleymen 10 save her, she suf- fered injuries, which resulted in her death.
 MT. Smith married again and the children who figured in last nights accident is by his second wife.
 Graduation Takes Place
 Graduating exercises Of the Bris- tol High school took place last night at the Community Theater. when diplomas were presented to 86 members of the senior class by Prin- cipal Henry F. Cottle, acting for Superintendent of Schools Karl A. Reiche, who is i'll. The address to the graduates was delivered by Chairman Noble E. Pierce Of the board of education. Following a de- lightful program Of exercises, danc- ing took place In the high school gymnasium.
 Schools Close
 Schools of the city closed for the summer recess of ii weeks and the majority of the out of town teachers left last night for their homes. sev- eral of the instructors will leave within few days on European trips.
 Deter Tax Laying
 Laying Of the annual tax rate was deferred at the meeting of the third school district last night in the Southside school until special meeting of the district, so that op- rortunity will he given for the com- rleting Of the rcvaluation of proper ties by the assessors, now under way.
 Attorney Joseph P. O'Connell was chosen as chairman Of the meeting and Carlos V. Mason as clerk. John W Murphy, well known plumber and member of the firm of Murphy X Sheehy was chosen as a member of the district committee for one year to succeed William J. Kellegh- CT, who is living in California. Will liam A. Hayes was elected district committeeman for three years. Emil H. Funk, the other committeeman. did not come up for election as his term did not expire at the meeting last night
 Thomas Harrigan was reelected tax collector and the auditors. Charlton NJ, Woodford and Thomas P. O'Brien were reelected as was the treasurer, Carlos V. Mason.
 Reports Of the officers for the last year indicated a smooth running district with substantial progress being made
 Make Fine Haul
 Councilman Homer H. Judd and Albert Hart lured forty beautifully spockled trout into their creels in a fishing trip yesterday at a brook near the city limits. The fish were practically of a uniform size and ran 10 about three-quarters of a pound each. Although the fishermen found the water low yesterday. the bait carried proved highly success ful. Because Of the fine luck of the two rodsmen, a fish dinner is in the ofing for a number of friends.