New Britain herald., 1926-04-17

 ing forces arrived. They simply re' malned nearby Or subject to call with n view oi protecting any houses which might he endangered | This loft but one company in the center Of the city 10 take care Of any fire call in tho business district, [ condition which Chiet Hayes wishes 10 eliminate The fire department is no' expected 10 take over the du- ties ot either O: tho fire wardcns,
 New Firm Member
 Harry C, 0lmstcad of Hartford has been taken into the firm Of Peck & Barnardh local real estate and insur. ance brokers, as q partner and will have charge Of the insurance depart ment of the company.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Buck
 The funeral fMrs. Katherine F., Buck, aged 64, Of oS9 Summer street, who died at the Hartford hospital yesterday after an illness Of several months, will be held tomor- TOW afternoon at o'clock nt the parlors of the Prospect Methodist church, Rev Hubert D. Jones will officiote and intermcnt will he in St. James cemetery in Glastonbury.
 Mrs, Buck was born in Germany March 80, 1862, the daughter or Jacob and Katherine Eberhardt and as child she came to this country wttl her parents. On May {, 1880 she was married fin Glastonbury to Henry Buoy, who died about oG years nso. She is survived by one daugh- ter, Mrs. William J. Lloyd of 93a Summer street, granddaughter, Marion Frances of the same address. and a sister, Mrs. William E. smith Of Oxford, Mass,
 Forty Hours Devotion.
 The Forty Hours Devotion will open at the 10 q. m. mass Sunday in St. Mat'hew's church, Forestyille, and will be closed Tuesday morn ing with a high mass at o'clock. on Sunday al the o'clock mass. all ot the men of the parish will re- ceive Holy Communion in q body.
 Benefit Dance.
 A benefit social and dance. the proceeds to be turned into the Fire men's Benevolent Fund. Will be held this evening in Firemon's hall. For estville. The feature Of the evening will be Charleston contest, for which a large number have already their name. Lieutenant George Brennan of Welch Fire com pany is in charge of arrangements and silver loving cups will be given to those taking first and second prizes,
 To Re Married soon.
 Miss Frances C. Dietrich. dauEh- ter of Frank Dietrich of Stafford avenue, Forestvillc, and Clyde C. Brooks of Plainvjllc will be married on Tuesday. April q. The bride-to- he is well known among the young CT get Of Bristol and for number of years has been connected with the advertising department of the New Departure Manufacturing Co. in this city.
 Mir. Brooks, formerly with the New Departure, is now in the em. ploy Of the Standard Steel & Bear ings Co, Inc. of Plainyille. of Mrs. Wilhcmcna Langer.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Wilhemena Langer. widow of Joseph Langer who died yesterday at the home of her son, Frank l,anger Of Artisan $ rect. Forcstvillc, will be held Mon day morning al o'clock from St Matthew's church. Rev. William F. Iaflin will celebrate high mass Of requiem and int"rment will be in the Plainville cemetery.
 Mrs. Langer was born in Austria 54 years ago, and had been q resi- lent Q: this country for q years. Besides her son, she leaves three sisters, 6 brother, and seven grand children.
 Community Chest Plans
 Campaign Manager E. H. Good 'ich of the community chest drive announced that the list of CanvasserS s practically complete and each cam captain is lining up his forceS II such a way as 10 bring the best 'esults in the shortest time.
 This year it has been decided to designate Tuesday, April 20, as house house" canvass day and on this afternoon and evening Il is planned to canvass every house in he city for subscriptions. By mak- ng this announcement 1t is hoped 1y the committee that everyone will " 10 be at home when the can 'asser calls. This arrangement, If >o-operated in by the people of will greatly facilitate inc work of those designated 10 solicit lt the homes.
 The amount of s50,0 which 1t is loped to raise the first few days has ,een approved by the budget com. ni:tec and 1t is hoped that the pub ic will respond generously and promptly.
 Fire on Fall Mountain
 4 forest fire broke out on Fall about 5:SO o'clock yes erday afternoon and 1t required he efforts of inc fire warden and l large gang of men several hours before it was placed under control. \ large acreage of young timber Fas devastated by the flames.
 Probate Hearings
 A hearing on the estate of the ate Jennie A. Clapp has been set or 10 a. m.. Thursday, April 22, " Judge s. Russell Mink.
 The hearing on the estate of tho atA Arthur (. Perkins will be held n the probate office at 10 a. m. Monday, April ?6.
 Evangelist Lectures
 Evangelist Howard Hood. who 1as been holding revival meetings n the Salvation Army hall on