New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Seriously Injured by Fall


 from a ladder at the forge plant on Terryville avenue, Bonneau was engaged at the top of the ladder when he lost his footing and fell into a tool box on the floor below. strik- ing on his face and side. He was knocked unconscious by the fall and at an early hour this morning had not regained consciousness. Due to his weakened condition it has not been thought advisable to move him for an X-ray examination, although it is believed that he is suffering from internal injuries.
 Cases Continued
 The cases of Pasquale Onofrio of keeping liquor with intent to sell am of Roy Sanford of 39 Pequabucl Place. charged with transportation of liquor, were continued until We'd nesday morning, December s. Bonds in each instance were placed at $500 which were furnished,
 Both men were arrested at about 8 o'clock last Saturday evening at the home of Onofrio of Officers Henry Jeglinski and William Thompson. Onofrio's home has been the subject of a number of complaints. accord ing to the police, and as result an officer was stationed in the vicinity of the house Saturday night, While off c1, f,, b garden. where they located six pints of liquor under a pile of brush, San ford drove into the yard. A search of his automobile resulted in six gal Ions of alleged liquor being found under the rear seat. Both men were taken to headquarters and released later in the evening under bond.
 A raid made on Onofrio's home last June failed 10 produce any evil dence.
 Fish Receives NOllc
 Edward Fish of 155 Divinity street was arrested last Saturday night after he had cmptied q re- volver into the air near his home. Neighbors complained to the police and as a result Fish was arrested by Officers Henry Jeglinsli and Will liam W. Thompson on a charge of intoxication
 He appeared before Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning. and his case was nolled on payment of costs.
 Former Resident Dies (
 Miss Lucrctia Swain, aged ST, resident of this city q number of years ago, died yesterday at the Hartford hospital Miss Swain was born in Cleveland, Ohio, later com ing to Bristol. A number of years ago she moved to West Hartford, where she resided until 1917 when she entered the Old Peoples Home at 36 Jefferson street. Hartford, She leaves no immediate relatives.
 Called to Fire
 Squad A and Engine Co, No ? were called out at o'clock this morning to a house owned by S. G. Newell on Burlington avenue and were obliged to blow through several large drifts to reach their destina- tion. A heavy beam over a fireplace had caught on fire and it was ncc- essary for firemen to saw the beam off. Chemicals then completed the work of extinguishing the fire. which did little damage.
 Former Local Hotel Man Dies
 Charles H. Tiffany, aged 66 years. for more than 40 years proprietor of hotels in this city, is dead in Bur bank. California, according 10 dis patch received here. MT. Tiffany at one time was proprietor of the old Bristol House and for iaore than 30 years conducted the old Gridley House until it's sale to the New De- parture Manufacturing Co. in 1917. He was also steward of the Elks club here during the first year after the formation of the local lodge.
 Mir. Tiffany was a member of Bristol Lodge of Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the National Hotel Keepers Association.
 Regular Police to Hold Meeting
 A meeting of the members of the police department will be held at 630 o'clock this evening to discuss the provisions of the proposed pen sion and relief fund amendment and to sign a petition which will be formally presented to the city coun- cil at their meeting tomorrow eve ming, AS intimated in recent is- sue of the Herald, a petition asking for an increase in wages will also be drafted for presentation to the city fathers at the same time.
 Elks Hold Memorial Service
 Past Exalted Ruler William A. Gleason of Torrington delivered the memorial address at the annual me- morial service held by Bristol Lodge of Elks in their home on South street last evening. The officers of the lodge exemplfied the ritual of the order and the musical program was given by Miss Winifred Barn. field, Harry Coe Olmstead, Fred Chard and Miss Josephine Mattro- battisto. all of this city.
 To Visit PIainvillc Lodge
 The members of Magnolia Re hekah lodge, No. 4. I. O. o. F., will he the guests at supper to be served at 6:3o o'clock this evening by Martha lodge in Plainville.
 D. A. R. Meeting
 Katherine Gaylord Chapter. D. A. R. will hold their December meeting at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. De- cembcr 10th. at the home of Mrs. C@~lylc r. Barnes of Prospect street. Miss Clcmmie Henry of Maryville