New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
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EDGAR BENTLEY IS RUN DOWN BY AUTO

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 Edgar w. Bentley, age 62 years, of Noank, Conn.,, former well known resident of Plainville, was run down and seriously injured by an automobile driven by Richard NJ. Hall of 4O6 Chestnut street, New Britain, at the West Main street railroad crossing about 10 o'clock last night. Mir. Bentley was attended in the office of Dr. George w. Cook and was later taken to the New Britain General hospital where an examination of his injuries will be made today to ascertain fractures ,and bruises. Apparently, from n preliminary examination, he suffered q fracture of the right leg and a fracture of the left hip and prob ably a fractured rib, thought these will have to be verified by X-ray photos which will be taken at the hospital.
 MT. Bentley, who was formely su- perintendent of the Bristol Mfg Co. knitting mill on West Main street until the place closed down a few years ago, was visiting in Albany, N. Y, and was on his way home when he stopped off in Plainvile to visit his sister who resides here. He alighted at the railroad station from the train which arrives about 10 o'clock and proceeded to the street.
 When he reached the sidewalk, he started to cross the south side of the street when he stumbled and fell in front of the oncoming automobile. Mr. Hall had just stopped on West Main street to allow passengers to alight from Bristol trolley car and, according to some who claim to have been eyewitnesses of the af- fair, he was still in second speed when Mir. Bentley fell in front of the automobile. He was accom- panied by Edwin Aldrich of BIO Shuttle Meadow avenue, New Brit ain.
 He stopped Immediately and see- ing that MT. Bentley was hurt, he asked for help and carried the man into the office of pr. Cook. There, the doctor found that Mir. Bentley was suffering from a serious shock and he administered aid to him to quiet him. When it appeared that he was suffering from possible frac- lures, the New Britain hospital am buance was called.
 Mir. Hall stated that he did not see Mir. Bentley until he fell in front of the machine. He remained in the office of the doctor and gave orders that everything possible be done for the injured man. Deputy Sheriff F. w, Furrey started an investigation.
 If it is found that he has suffered a fractured hip. this will be the third case of broken hips which Doc tor Cook has had In three days. The first was Mrs. Isbell of Forestvile and the second Mir. Barrows of West Main street.
 Entertain Officers
 Sequassen lodge and Martha Re bekah lodge, I. o. o. F., held a joint meeting in Odd Fellows hall last evening and entertained tho grand officers of the mems division Among those who were present from the grand lodge staff were Grand Master James E. Cooper of Mystic: Grand Secretary William G. Hutch inson Of New Haven: Grand Treas urer Sydney S. Challenger of Bridge port; District Deputy Grand Master George Barnfeld of Bristol; Past District Deputy Grand Master R. E.. Merrill of Plainvi!Ie. and Grand FSenior Warden of the Grand En- campment Harry W. Futile of Bris- fol. Besides these, District Deputy President Anna Kuckle of Bristol and Past District Deputy President Anna Vance of Plainville were pres ent.
 The guest of honor for the eve- ming was Governor John H. Trum- bull, past grand of Sequassen lodge. R. J. Coe, chairman of the committee on arrangements acted as toastmaster and he called on the various officers for remarks. Gov ernor Trumbull gave a fine talk on the principles of the lodge and spoke very feelingly of A. D. Cady who died at his home Wednesday night He stated that Mr. Cady had done a great deal for the lodge and had always been a hard worker. He re- called that when he joined the lodge, it was Mir, Cady who brought him in. His talk made a deep impress sion on all those present.
 An excellent entertainment fol- lowed furnished by the Happy Hour uTC EDTEAINS