New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
BRISTOL MERCHANT
 CALLED BY DEATH
John (. Cullen, Aged 45, Dies
 After Long Illness
". t. BROWNS FALL FATAL
Dog Believed to Have Scared Away Burglars-Father and Son Figure In ASsault-Cup Presented to Po- lice Marksman.

lice Marksman.
 John C. Cullen, aged +S years, well known citizen and business man of the city, died at his home at IS Prospect Place, at 2 o'clock this morning after nine-m months ill., ness with neuritis.
 Mir. Cullen was born in Bristol March cS. 1883, the son of John and Eliza Cullen. He attended the pub lie schools of the city and later en- tered the employ ot the Session Foundry Co.,, where he learned inc pattern makers trade. He followed this line of endeavor until 12 years ago, when the opened a cigar. con- fectionery, news and sporting goods store at 6l North. Main street, a business which he still retained up to the time Of his death.
 He was a member ot Bristol lodge Of Elks. Palos council, Knights Of Columbus, Compounce tribe, l. o. R. NJ. St. Joseph's Holy Name society h''I El NNdl N llpAI ht''ll d llitll per Cl the volunteer fire department where Engine company No. is now locat- cd.
 Surviving him are two sisters. Anna E. and Ella NJ. Cullen, and a brother, William J. Cullen, all of
 The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church Saturday morning, probably al o'clock, although the hour has not yet been definitely de- cided upon. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated by Rev. Oliver T. MasnelI, pastor Of the church. and intermant will be in St. Thomas cemetery.
 Newspaper Men Versus Bremen.
 The long talked Of baseball game between local newspaper men and picked team Of the fire departme ent will be played at the grounds in the rear of the central fire station at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Both teams are confident ot victory and the fire mems team has been earnestly prac- tcing for the past several weeks in preparation for the contest.
 Dog Frustrates Burglary.
 A dog owned by Rocco Segretto, who conducts a small store on Park street, is believed 10 have frustrat- cd an attempt of burglars 10 enter the place late last night, The dog which for some time past has been left in the store during night, aroused residents by jumping through a window in the front of the building. When neighbors arriv- cd on the scene no one was in the vicinity, but it was believed that the dog was aroused by some person en- deayoring 10 force the front door.
 William C. Brown.
 William c. Brown, aged 47. Of Oakland street, this city. died yes terday at Hartford hospital from in juries sustained in a fall from a tree at the home of his father. sherman E.. Brown, Of Collinsville, on sunday, August 29.
 MT. Brown was born in Collins vile. coming to Bristol as a young man and entering the grain, feed and grocery business. For several years past he had been employed by the New Departure Mfg. Co.
 He was q member of Village lodge. A. r. X A. NJ, of Collinsville.
 Surviving him, besides his wife. are his parents in Ccllinsville: daughter, Miss Shirley Brown of this city, and a sister. Mrs. Frank Case of Winstead.
 The funeral will be held from the home Of his parents at o'clock to- morrow afternoon and burial will be in the Collinsville cemetery.
 Cases Nolled
 The cases of Frank and Tiefel nrenzik, father and son respective ly. both charged with breach Of the peace and assault, was nolled by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning on payment of costs. According to the testimony offered, the father endeavored to get a bank book from his wife and upon her refusal 10 give 1t to him, he threatened to kill her. At this point the son stepped in and ad- ministered a beating to the father. who was under the influence of H. Quor.
 Autos Collide
 Al [ o'clock this morning a sedan owned and operated by Stanley Plocharsky Of Middle street. East Bristol, and touring car owned by A. W. Ellsworth Of SC Union street, were in collision at the intersection of Pine and Middle streets. Plochar- sky was proceeding north on Middle street and Ellsworth was coming down Mountain road. neither driver noticing the other until it was too late to avert collision. The win