New Britain herald., 1925-10-13
RESTAURANT MAN
 IS SENT ID JAIL
LaCourSe Gets 50 Days as We'll
 as S200 Fine
PLAN AIRPORT FOR BRISTOL
Citizens Pushing Project of Estab- fishing Flying Ficld-Judgc Jcn- nings to Spcak-Eaglcs Official Coming-Funcra of Mrs. Birgc.

Coming-Funeral of Mrs. Birgc. Descent of the raiding squad, composed of Officers Henry Jeglin- ski, Edgar Norton and William Thompson, was 50 swift last night upon the Pond street e restaurant ' conducted by Joseph A. Lacourse that the proprietor was caught red handed in the attempted destruction of bottle of contraband, 1t Is all legged. The door was found locked by the officers but three pair Of feet applied simultaneously over- came that obstacle and the officers bounded into the establishment in time to see a quart bottle slam upon the floor. 1t did not break and in last minute frenzy the proprietor jumped upon 1t. Fortunately for the sake of evidence, even the jump Ing had no effect and then the bottle was rescued by the officers who allegc that it contained intoxicant. Lacourse was booked at headquar- ters under sl,000 for trial today.
 Lacourse was fined s2O0 and costs and sentenced to jail for 60 days by Judge William J. Malone at the police court session this morning. The accused had been arrested about month ago and at that time q suspended sentence had been placed over him. This sentence became active with his arrest this time.
 Restaurant Burns
 Nominal damages caused by fire this morning at the Italian -Ameri- can restaurant on Main street. An exploding oil heater started the blaze.
 Funeral of Mrs. Birge
 The funeral of Mrs. J. Kingsley l'irge was held this morning at l0:3O o'clock at her home at l34 Summer street, where services were conducted by her father, Rev. S. Allen Harlowe of Canton, Mass, as- sisted by Rev. Ernest l.. Wismer. pastor of the First CongresationaI church. The remains were removed for cremation and burial will take place on Wednesday afternoon in the West cemetery.
 Airport Development
 Development of plans for local airport will begin shortly, accord. ing to adviccs from well known citizens who have been enthusias- tic over local possibilities since the recent air meet on Chippens Hill. Further impetus has been given to the movement by the report last week of State Aviation Commis- slonor Talbot Freeman. who in- formed state officials that this city had an Ideal field. In the report, the local field was classified with the Hartford and Bethany fields, where aviation has been carried on for some time. In air maps. the local field has been marked out for the benefit of flyers who may wish to land. With the air mail contract from Boston to New York in the hands of a state concern. local peo. pie hope that this city may have the advantages Of this spcedier scrv- ice, If the local airport is arranged for.
 Health Situation Improving
 Health officials report tho city's health In satisfactory shape, despite the scare of last week when an- nouncement was made that scarlet fever was again discovered. Only three cases developed and all are considered Of a mild nature so that ' no alarm is being expressed by the health directors.
 Many Trees Damaged
 The wlndstorm of the weekend did much damage about the city to fruit and shade trees, according to reports. Much of the fruit was thrown upon the ground and limbs were twisted and torn off. Shade trees suffered particularly. as many were blown down and others had limbs ripped off. In several cases. wires were carried down by falling limbs.
 Stores selling glass, did big busi- ness on Saturday, as many doors had pancs broken out by slamming and In several cases, window lights were smashed out by blinds getting loose.
 Judge Jennings Speaker
 Judge Newell Jennings will sneak at the meeting of the Federal Hill ParentToacher association on Mon day night in the school auditorium. Judge Jennings will be followed by William r. Calder Of the American Trust O.. who will also give short talk on modern day topics. Dancing will follow the business session.