New Britain herald., 1926-07-03
PlainUiWe News
JAMES BURNS DIES
 AT THE AGE OF g
Long, Time Local Resident Pounded Dairy Business Here
PLANS FOR THE FOURTH

Precautions Being Taken By Author.
 itcs-l nion Church Ser, ices Be gin Next Wcek-Church Notices Two-Gamc Scrics-Library Closed. James Burns. one Of the oldest residents of Plainville. died at his home on Redstone hill last evening lat the age Of 79 years. Mir. Burns was born in Winsted but moved 10 this town at an early age and has resided here since. He was engas- ed in farming and founded the dairying business which his son now carries on. He suffered a shock several years ago and has never 'fully recovered, having been ill since then and gradually break ing down.
 He is survived by his son, James Burns, Jr., a daughter, Mrs. E. w. Furrey, and seven grandchildren. He was member of the Masons.
 Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his late residence. Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor Of the Plainvile M. E. church, will otficiate. Interment will be made in Forestyille cemetery.
 Important Games Arranged
 Two of the most important games of the season will be played by the All-PlainyiIles over the weekend and holiday when they match their ability against the PeXtos Of South ington in a tWo-game series. To- morrow afternoon the teams will meet in Southington. while at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon they will engage each other again at the To- cal high school diamond.
 -Southington rivalry is always high and enthusiastic, and with two such good teams repre- scuting the opposing towns unusual ly large crowds are expected. A big delegation is expected to go down to Southington tomorrow, while, in spite Of the holiday. a record-break- ing attendance is looked for here Monday, for it is known that the PeXtos are coming up with d large Of packers. Plaiuville hopes 10 keep up it's winning streak but it will have 10 step 10 do it. as the Pextos have proved they are very last team by beating most of their opponents.
 Plans For the Fourth
 A general shut-dow Of business and exodus to the country and sea shore will constitute PIainvile's Fourth of July celebration, as noth- ing official in the way Of observing the day will be done by the town. All constables and several special officers will be on duty during sun day night and Monday 10 prevent too early q celebration or too yio- lent one as well as to handle the holiday traffic. The fire depart Inent will also have d shift on night duty.
 Factories. stores, and the Plain ,ille Trust Co.,, will be closed for the lay. The barber shops will be open until II o'clock in the morning. Al he post office the stamp registra- ion, and delivery windows will be 2pen from to Il a. nI., but no money orders will be issued. There will be one city delivery in the morning but no rural delivery. All ..,;r. ,,,;Il l,. .l,r,,otcJ.I aC us1Iu1
 Union Church services
 The Baptist. Congregational and Methodist churches will unite for heir Sunday morning services for six weeks period beginning next sunday. July II. President X. A. Ball Of the Ministers association las announced. On July Ii and IS he services will be held at the ' Methodist church. on July 25 and August l they will take place al the . Congregational church. and the Bap- | ist church will be the scene of the | eryices on August 5 and 15.
 Library Closed
 Owing to the illness Of the librar- l an, Miss Frances Bunnell. the ! 'lainyille public library will be clos d this afternoon and evening and ! lso on Monday, July 9.
 Congregational Church 1
 Church school omitted for the i ummer. Morning service at 10:45 | 'clock Communion. Anthem, Lest We Forget" Dckoyon.
 Next Sunday, union service in the . iethodist church. |
 Catholic Church
 The regular masses will be held | t and 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- 1g at the Church of Our Lady Of lercy.
 At 7:3o o'clock Monday morning here will be q mass in observance f Independence Day
 May Play Simsbury
 Not having a regular league game