New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-19

Mr.. Thompsons injuries.
Auto Chascs Policeman
Officer Thomas Mccarthy, on foot.
and Julius Gerskl OF South street.
In motor car, played game OF tag
on Saturday night at the Yves Side
corner, but finally the officer was
IT. and the motor car tagged" him
twice. Fortunately the officer SUI
fered no injuries other than a few
minor bruises, due 10 his agility in
jumping and running as he almost
got away from Gerski.
Gerski was travelling over West
street as Officer Mccarthy was
crossing the thoroughfare to ring his
box. and apparently the driver did
not see the officer until right upon
him. The officer had seen the car
and was making tracks the other
I Nu-y 10 eecapo humping. but every
way he turned Gerski and his car
were after HIM The car struck the
officer before il was Stopped. Ger
ski was booked at headquarters for
the night and this morning was al
lowed TO 20 ON the payment of s. SO.
Jail for Zabiicki
Stanley Znblicki was sentenced to
Jail for 90 days at the police court
session this morning by Judge VIII
! liam j. Malone on charges Of viola-
ton Of the liquor laws. He was ar
rested / n raid on Friday night
Horse shows Speed
mount Tom" two year old,
trained and owned by George
| Quinion OF this city, showed plenty
OF speed at a tryout for a number
OF local doubling Thomascs on sun
day morning on Lake avenue. The
horse performed at go clip and
pleased the admirers Of horsenesh.
who had been invited to the Demon
stration. T.. j. Duffy. connected with
| the Grand Circuit for some time,
took charge OF the horse during the
demonstration. Mr.. Quinion has not
announced his plans for the horses
entry in the racing circuits.
Spanish Vets Meet
Members OF Captain G. A. Had
sell Camp, U. S. W. v, will meet
tonight in Red Mems hall to con-
slider plans for participation in the
big New Haven celebration OF the
Spanish War veterans on October
25. 1t Is planned 10 have the whole
organization attend the parade on
that day.
Mission Begins
The mission for women, which
/ will continue all this week, began
| yesterday at St. Joseph's church in
| charge Of the Jesuit Fathers OF New
York. Services will be held each
night IN addition to the masses in
the morning. The mission for the
mcn of the parish will begin next
Sunday.
Purse OF Nonagcnarian
Charles H. Riggs observed his
nineticth birthday today at his
home on Prospect street, whore
many friends Visited him. He Was
given a substantial purse of gold this
morning by local delegation OF
friends, headed by Editor Arthur S.
Barnes Of the Bristol Press. Mr..
Riggs was the original publisher of
the Press.
Initiate Glass
| korom Sanctorum of Hartford,
| Mystic Order OF Samaritans, estab-
| lishcd a red letter day for the city
on Saturday when the organization
eXempiiled its degree upon a large
class Of candidates. A drill in the !
afternoon at the high school field !
preceded banquet at Red Mems
hall which was followed by the de- j
gree ceremonial and an entertain |
mont, Many visiting Odd Fellows
were present.
To Talk on Coal situation.
The prevailing chill, in the air
causes considerable interest TO center
about the talk to be given tomorrow |
evening in the gymnasium OF the |
parish house by f. W. Goss of the |
Scov!li Mfg. Co. OF Waterbury. The |
topic Of Mr.. Goss' talk tomorrow
CNtHliS WIN pE lHS toll SlJud- |
ton" An appointee of Governor
Trumbull TO sit in on New England |
affairs committee work and a COM
miUce man Of the Manufacturers |
Association Of Connecticut on the
coal situation. Mr.. Goss has facts
that are authoritative in nature.
There will be an opportunity for
those present to ask questions. |
Doubtless many will avail them
selves of this privilege. The meeting |
viii commence at o'clock under
the auspices OF the Congregational |
motherhood and will he for men. |
Members have been privileged 10 in
vito friends.
After the talk there will be a !
buffet luncheon and a general So
clal time will follow.
Hartford Artist to Sing
Considerable interest Centcrs In |
the coming to Bristol Oct. - OF the |
Metropolitan Concert quartet, in |
that Wesley Howard. the solo tenor !
of tho quartet, was for seven years |
one of the talented singers In one |
of the churches Of Hartford and, |
having lived so many years In Hart
ford. has made many friends In the |
nearby towns, including Bristol. In |
1891 Mr.. Howard made his debut In !
New York as a tenor soloist in con-
cert and oratorical work. lie has
a pure lyric tenor voice Of great |
range and has done considerable |
work in the metropolis.
Tho baritone of the quartet Is An
drea Sarto, formerly connected with |
the Metropolitan Opera company. |
He is perhaps the best-knovn !