New Britain herald., 1926-07-06

toxicating liquor. He was headed for Terryville in a truck containing 2S cases of beer and much soda wa ter for a picnic. Shore said he had only soda and near beer. but Officer Watrous investigated and found what he believed to be stronger stuff. The youth was released under $500 bond to appear In court here Thurs day night.
 Family Destitute
 The police are investigating com plaints that family of ten persons living on Whiting street is in destitute condition. They are said to be living in two-room house, being unable to pay the rental on larger place. The house was former ly a butcher shop and was moved to it's present location to be temporary quarter for the family.
 Complaint was made to the Hu- mane Society Saturday that COW in the White Oak district was suffering from want Of attention. Inspector Smith and Deputy Sheriff F. W. Fur rey looked into the matter and call ed in a veterinary from New Britain. He found that the animal was not abused but i'll and treated it.
 Thefts Reported
 Report was made to the police that thieves entered a West Main street restaurant early Saturday morning and took a small sum of money. The authorities believe it was done by someone acquainted with the place.
 A spare tire was stolen from a coupe owned by Assistant Post master J. J. Graham Saturday night while the car was parked on Whit ing street.
 Farewell For Collins
 A farewell party for Mir, and Mrs. Daniel Nj. Collins was given at the home of Dr. and Mrs. George F. Cook. The Collins family are moving to West Hartford, where Dan" is opening a new restaurant today. He conducted a lunch room here for many years. The couple received many gifts from their friends.
 Baseball Results
 The All-Plainvilles broke even with the Pextos Of Southington in their two game series over the holi- days On Sunday afternoon, in Southington, Plainville fell on all the pitchers the home team had to offer and piled up a 14-6 score for an easy win. Yesterday the teams met again in this town and engaged in very different sort of affair, the ninth inning finding the score tied but in the eleventh the Pextos scored three times and won the pitchers duel by 4-1. Holcomb, the locals new infeIder, injured thumb yes terday and was forced to retire.
 The Plainville Y. NJ. C. A. Juniors deefatod the Simsbury "" team, S-4. at the local field yesterday afternoon. Smith pitched his first game Of the season and went very well. while his delivery was capably handled by Ray Schwab. The game was well played but without any startling features.
 Funeral of James Burns
 Funeral services for James Burns. who died Friday night at his home on Redstone hill, were held at o'clock yesterday afternoon at his late residence, Rev. A. A. Ball, pas tor of the Plainville NJ. T.. church, officiating. Burial was in the For estville cemetery.
 Grange Meeting
 The regular meeting Of Plainville Grange will be held at s o'clock this evening. An interesting program, partly patriotic, has been arranged, and a large attendance is hoped for.
 Notes
 Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Docr have re- turned to their home in Guilford, Me, after spending several days at the home of Mir. and Mrs. E. W. Farrar on Tomlinson avenue. Miss Bertha Steward aNd Miss Lois Far Tar accompanied them for a months vacation.
 James Boswell has been named manager of the Businessmen and the
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