New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
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Death Ends Long and Useful Career Of Well-KnOWn Resident WOMAN DRINKS IODINE Blodgett 10 Speak Tonight-Hotch-
 kiss Sells Farm-Rcv. Ball to Re-
 main Here Infant Recovering From Attack-Bricfs.
 A. D. Cady one of Plainviles s most respected residents, passed away at his home at 55 Maple street last night following a long illness. He was first stricken while in Flor ida during the winter and as soon as his condition improved enough for him to make the trip home. he came north. A few days ago his condition became critical and as his vatality sank, all hope for his re- covery was given up. The end came quietly and peacefully with his wife and daughter at his bedside.
 He was 76 years old, was born in Stafford, but had lived practically all of his life in Plainville. He was for many years chief clerk at the Plain vile freight transfer station, serving in that capacity until he was re- tired on pension some years ago. Since that time he has lived quietly at his home and for the past few years he has spent the winters in Florida.
 He was also for number of years democratic registrar of voters and at various times he has held town offices. He served more than once on the board of assessors, He was active throughout his life in the democratic party and was a delegate to the last congressional convention held in New Britain.
 MT. Cady leaves his wife, a daugh- ter, Mrs. Harry Propson of Bridge port, and a sister in Stafford. Be- sides these he is survived by sev- eral grandchildren.
 Fraternally, MT. Cady was a mem Der of Frederick k lodge, No. 14, A. r. & A. M., of Plainville, the Bristol lodge of the Junior Order of Me- chanics, and Sequassen lodge, I. o. o. F.
 The funeral will be held at 2:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of W. A. Bailey x Co. on Broad street and at the Episcopal church ef Our Saviour at 2:3o o'clock. sequasscn lodge, I. o. o. r. will have charge of the ccre- monies. Interment will be in West cemetery.
 Woman Drinks Iodine
 Mrs. Beatrice Rivers, age 21 years of southington, swallowed the con- tents of small bottle of iodine at her home last evening, mistaking it, 1t is thought, for medicine which she has been taking for a nervous condition. She was found by her husband writhing in pain on the floor of her home and after questioning her, he discovered what she had done. He immediately gave her starch and other poison antidotes and sent in hurry call for Dr. George r. Cook. Dr. Cook applied emetics and stomach pump and ordered her removed to the New Britain General hospital. The party arrived at the institution about S::30 o'clock and strict measures were taken in the case.
 After the use of a stomach pump and stimulants. Mrs Rivers fully re- covered and was able to return to her home near the town line. Her condition today was said to be im- proved.
 Blodgctt to Speak
 State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett will be present in the PlainVile Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening at s o'clock to address the taxpayers and all others interested on the manner of assess ments and all phases of taxation used in this state. The commits sioner is regarded as an expert on taxation and assessment and his knowledge of matters pertaining to the workings of his office is such that he will be able to give some interesting data.
 He is also an orator of no mean ability and he is able to bring out points which need emphasis in a clear and lucid manner, As this is the first time that he has spoken in Plainvillc, it will be a good oppor- unity for the people of Plainville and especially the tax payers, to learn the intricate details of sub ject that concerns them closely.
 The gathering tonight is not the regular meeting of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce. according to statement by President Burton K. Phelps today, The chamber meets the first Thursday of every month. The meeting tonight is un- der the auspices of the board of sc- lectmen and the assessors in q cam- paign of education. It is the policy of the chamber of commerce to have
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