New Britain herald., 1926-12-30


 enough to secure a conviction. The raiding squad comprised County De- tective Edward Hickey Kelleher and Risley from States Attorney Alcorn's | office, and Constables Fred Callen | and E. w. Furrey. They raided the home of James Martin over the A. & P. store on Whiting street and l found gallon of alcohol and a | quart bottle of some undetermined | 'hooch" mixture. They then visited l the store on Milford street conduct ed by Joseph Melecinsky, uncover ing three quarts of alcohol and sev- eral glasses which evidenced that | selling had been going on. Both Martin and Melecinsky were given immediate trials before Jus tice Merritt o. Ryder, Grand Juror William J. Foran prosecuting. The two men pleaded guilty and were convicted, fines of s150 and costs being imposed. It being Melecin- I sky's second offense, he was also sen fenced 10 30 days in jail, but execu- tion was suspended because Of his | family.
 Crossing in Dangerous Shape
 The East Main street railroad 1 crossing is in dangerous condition at present and motorists are warned to take extra precautions there. The Southern New England Telephone Co. has had crew of men at work i for week or more putting it's wires underground, and the roadway is ] torn up at the western side of the . crossing and at the junction of East | Main and Pine streets This par italy blocks the highway. and to- day the gates were not being used, the gatetender using his stop" sign to warn motorists when trains were coming. The storm has torn Up the crossing considerably, and it's rough ness adds to the difficulty of getting over it safely.
 Still Third
 c. A. Treibcr's pen of white rocks continue to hold third place in their class in the Storrs laying contest, the eighth week Of which has just closed. The local mans hens lost ground this week. laying only 31 eggs, but they have total of 242 10 their credit ana are headed by only two Massachusetts pens.
 William J. Blakcslee Dies
 William J. Blakeslee G9, died late this morning at his home, S2 West , Main street MT. Blakcslce was born in Plainville and had lived here all his life, being employed for many years at the Edwin Hills Mrg. Co. For the past eight or nine years, however, he had been in poor health . and had done little work. making his home with Mir. and Mrs Harold Iowrcy. He leaves one cousin, Harry Blakeslee of New Britain; Mir, . Blakeslee's wife died in 1917. Funeral services will be held at | 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at 1 the funeral rooms of w. A. Bailey x 1 c. Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor of ! the Plainville NJ. E. church, will be ! in charge. Interment will be made : in West cemetery. Baptist Church Notes The regular midWeek prayer meet , ing will be held at the Baptist , church this evening at 7:45 o'clock. It will be the regular covenant meet , ing eparatory to the observance Of . the Lords supper and also the last 1 meeting of the old year It is . hoped all members will attend. There was a large attendance at . the Christmas house party of the . Sunday school last evening. The songs and recitations by the little folks were oXccllcntly given. Santa Claus remembered all with gifts. and refreshments were served. Mrs. J. G. Ward was in charge, being as sisted by Mrs. F. A. Hart Mrs. J. II. Mitchell, Mrs. Edward Pahl. and Miss Katherine Farrar.
 Legion Bowlcrs Win
 The bowling team of Brock -EarnoS post continues successful in the American Legion lcague and has lost only one string so far this sea son. The latest victory was over West Hartford, Plainville taking three straight games al the Casino alleys in Hartford. Next Tuesday night the locals will roll the New Britain team here.
 Holiday Hours l.
 On Saturday, New Years Day. the provision stores other than the chain stores will remain open until 10 o'clock in the morning to accommo- date their customers but will not make deliveries. The Economy and A. X P. stores will be closed all day.
 The post office will be open from 10 II q. m There will be city de- livery in the morning only and no rural delivery No money orders will be issued. All perishable and special delivery matter will bc de- livered, and all mails will he dc5 spatched as usual
 Hospital Briefs
 Miss Mary Tierney of IS Church f street is a patient at the New Brit ain General hospital, where she un- derwent an operation for acute ap- pendcitis Tuesday night. 1,
 Mrs. T.ora Andrews Of Strong court broke her arm Tuesday while cross ing the yard of the Sessions Clock Co, where she is employed. She was treated by Dr. T. x. Bull and removed 10 the New Britain General | hospital. f,
 Frank Vilardi of Washington street has returned home after un- dcrgoing minor operation at tho New Britain General hospital
 Hartford Praying Band II
 The Hartford Praying band will