New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Nfontani Struck by Auto

NAIIO MOuLAul OI 6dNk street ls . patient at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital today with chest and side injuries sustained Saturday night when he was struck by an automobile as he crossed the street In front of Prior's drug store here. The machine was operated by George F. Hudson, 19. of New Brit ain, who said that he was unable to avoid Montani as he appeared sud- denly in the street before his car. Hudson picked him Up and drove him to the New Britain General hospital, then reported to the New Britain police. who told him to make his report here. He returned and told Constable E. W. Furrey: he was not arrested.
 Montani Is feared to have suffer- ed three broken ribs, but he passed a comfortable night, 1t was reported at the hospital today. Four years ago he injured his back while lift ing a weight at the Plainville Cast ing Co. and received compensation until six months ago. Since this has stopped he has been employed as janltor in the Neri block. before which the accident occurred.
 H. S. starts With Victory
 The Plainville High school base ball team opened it's season Satur- day afternoon with a crushing 11-3 victory over the New Britain State Trade school combination in a game marked by the heavy hitting Of the winners. Both teams started we'll and it looked like a pitchers battle between Richtmyer of the visitors and Bachman, who worked for Plainville. Muddy" Arcari brought In Plainvilles first run, but the visitors took lead in the fourth. Then Plainville fell upon Richtmy- CTS offerings with vengeance and drove him from the box: Myer. who succeeded him went well.
 Bachman, 'the fleetfooted Finn" was the star for Plainville. He struck out no less than 16 batters and smashed out four safe hits in five trips to the plate. The fielding gem was a beautiful catch by Nick Faniola in the ninth. The large crowd was treated to a fine exhibi- tion by the local boys. who are out to keep up their winning ways.
 Plainville lined up as follows: Bachman, p: Arcari. C: Conlon, 1b: Peterson. eb; Wiley. ss; Downham. 3b; Tolli, If: Murphy, of: Gerke. If; H. Smith, Earle. and Faniola. subs. The score by innings:
 N. E. s. T. s. .... 900 POI o0o- 3 Plainville ...... 0l0 053 11s-11
 At o'clock next Saturday after noon Plainville High school will meet southington High school on the local diamond.
 Mrs. Eva l.. Towne Dies Mrs. Eva L. Towne. aged 74 years, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertram A. Gray of Forrest street. She was the wife of Wilbur G. Towne. Born in Waitsficld. Vt, the daughter of Holland and Lovina Jones. she started her career as school teacher at the age of 14 years. She taught for more than 30 years in Maine, Vermont. Virginia. and Con- necticut. She came to Plainville in 1918. MT. and Mrs.. Towne celebrat- ed their golden wedding anniversary three years ago.
 She is survived by her husband: two daughters. Mrs. Gray of this town, and Mrs. Etta NJ. Butts of Stowe. Vt; and one sister. Mrs. 1.il- lian Shaw of Turner. Ma.
 The funeral was held this after noon. Rev. Charles S. Wyckoff of the Congregational church conducted a service at 4 o'clock at she home of Mrs. Gray on Forrest street. Inter- ment was made in West cemetery.
 Plainvillc's Response.
 Plainville has responded we'll to the two appeals made here within the past week. A. A. Mcleod. treas urer of the Salvation Army cam paign, has announced that more than $500 of the $500 quota has been raised through the solicitation of Captain Leland Cady and by mail contributions. Only one factory has been heard from. and. when reports are made by the others, the quota is expected to be exceeded.
 For the flood relief fund being raised by the American Red Cross. Plainville residents have donated ;135.75 toward the $500 asked here. It is believed that the town will go over the top in this drive. although contributions are not coming in as rapidly as Chairman John E. Lamb anticipated.
 Clcan-Up Week.
 Wednesday and Thursday will be the dates for the collection of rub