New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
Bristol Meus

AAuA VII SVAAuVuS ! AVm AAAIVAb FARMERS ARE DISCOURAGED Crops Unsuccessful Because Of Weather-NIrs. Georgianna Bun-
 nell Dies at Age of 93-2, 900 Fans
 Attend Amateur Boxing Matches. The condition of the pavement on the Memorial boulevard is a subject discussed by autoists who have oc- casion to use it and city officials are now in a quandary as to what caR be done to remedy the situation.
 The boulevard pavement was laid six or seven years ago. The contract between the city and contractor call ed for the laying of so many feet day and a specified number of work ing days was mentioned in the con- tractors bid. In order to carry out the contract, the work was pushed with all possible speed and the re- suit noticeable today. Numerous cracks have appeared in the pave ment, the top dressing has been broken through and the surface is rougher than some Of the city's un- paved streets. Numerous pleasure cars are using. the Riverside avenue outlet, which is maintained by the state department.
 It has been suggested that top dressing be placed over the present pavement, but it is understood that this has not been deemed feasible. If this were done, it might also be | necessary to raise the curbs, which would mean large amount of ex- pense 10 the city.
 Many citizens feel that whatever expense is involved, it would be | warranted because of the fact that the Boulevard is used daily by thou sands of visitors who pass through the city and because of the efforts continually being made by the park department to enhance the beauty of the grounds.
 Suit Follows Alleged Assault John Jacobs of this city has, through his attorney, Anthony J. Rich, has instituted suit for $500 against Louis Helming for injuries claimed to have been received as a result of an altercation between the two men. It is alleged in the con- plaint that Helming struck Jacobs on the shoulder with a shovel, on August 5, intlicting injuries which have prevented the complainant from performing his regular work thereby causing him q loss of S30 a week. He has also been put to considerable expense for medical at tcntion, according to the writ. Helming and Jacobs were en- ployed as laborers by a local con- tractor on a construction job on North Main street on the date in question. An argument arose over the ownership of shovel, which Jacobs contends was finally used by Jacobs as a weapon.
 Jacobs. after receiving medical u ttibiiAtIll o!l iIlt tt-Nt III IttSllO4l, made complain to police head quarters and warrant was issued and served on Hclming In the po- lice court a few days later. Helm ing pleaded not guilty and stated that the shovel was used to defend himself from Jacob, much heavier man. He presented two witnesses 1,o h, When an effort was made to secure Jacobs story. it was found that he was stone deaf. When Judge Jo- seph NJ. Donovan suggested that questions be written down for Ja- cobs, it was found that he was an il- !iterate. After hearing the testi- nony available, Judge Donovan found Helming not guilty.
 Assessors Petition Filed
 Paul V. Rosen will be q candidate at the primary election for the of ice of assessor, petition presenting his name and bearing the signature of 9 electors having been filed with the city clerk. Mir. Rosen subscrib- ed his own petition, which he circu- lated in order to get the required number of signerS.
 Live Wire Down
 An electric wire, which snapped off during the early morning hours on Pennington avenue, was reported to police headquarters shortly after 1 a. m. Employees of the Bristol and Plainville Electric company were sent to the scene to make the neces- sary repairs.
 Crop Outlook Gloomy Many farmers in the outlying dis tricts arc expressing concern over their potato crops. due 10 the large amount of rain which fell during the past seven weeks. The rain Of last night and this morning, they believe, will result in many potatoes rotting in the ground and some are planning to dig their crops shortly and sell immediately instead of waiting to secure the winter market price.
 The vegetable crop this year, it is pointed out. has been a failure. To- matoes rotted before they could ripen and beans have been hit with a blight.