New Britain herald., 1927-10-19

2.1a inches as compared with the
 normal precipitation at the govern
 ment weather station In Hartford,
 which was S.60 inches. The accu-
 mulated deficit at Reservoir No. since December 1st Is 1.34 inches.
 New Services Installed
 Twenty-one new services, four relays and one new hydrant on
 Frederick street were installed by the department during the month.
 Bills Rendered
 Bills totaling t17.sl3.sb were ren- dered during the month. This is an increase of So.Sso.77 over septsn,- Der. 1926. Bills for water remain ing unpaid on October 1 amounted to s2.7oe.Sc and bills for work done by the department amounted to j3o.- To5s, the greater part of this being for street assessments. 1 Bills amounting to 3ll.3lo.ss were approved and ordered paid.
 False Alarm
 Squad A was called out a. s:.5 o'clock this morning for what was supposed 10 be a chimney fire 1t le Elm street. Upon their arrival they found that the party phoning in the alarm had been unduly alarmed when seeing | small quantity Of smoke pouring from the chimney.
 Invited to Convention
 Chief Ernest T. Belden of the local police department received an invi- tatlon this morning to attend the national conference Of all crime as- soclations and committees to be held i In Washington on November and ,. The convention is being called by the National Crime Commission. the invitation being signed by Major Rlchard Sylvester Of Wilmington, Del, chairman of the committee of chiefs Of police.
 Autos Collide on Boulevard
 Automobiles operated by Mrs. Marion kirkwood Of IS walnu, street. this city, and Max Donan Of 2I4 Purchase street, Rye, Y. Y. figured in collision near the Sol diers monument on the Memorial Boulevard late yesterday afternoon. According to information furnished the police by witnesses. Mrs. Kirk wood was proceeding westerly alonx the Boulevard and was about 10 make left turn into Mellen street when Donan attempted to paAA. Both autos were considerably damaged all though neither operator was hurt.
 Donan was held on a reckless driving charge, which was nolled by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning on payment of costs amounting to S5.s0 after the interested parties had agreed to set. tie the matter civilly.
 Case Nolled
 The case of Andrew W. Cornish Of Evansville, charged with reckle0 driving, was nolled by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning on payment of costs. Cor nish figured in a collision on Broad street yesterday afternoon with | truck owned by A. Harris of New Britain. At the time, Cornish did not have his registration with him and was taken to headquarters, where he was later released under bond for his appearance this morning.
 Bankruptcy Petition Filed
 A voluntary petition in bankrupt. cy was filed yesterday afternoon in the United States district court in New Haven by the LaBelle Shoe company of 122 Main street, through Attorney Anthony J. Rich. The schedule prepared and submitted to the court shows liabilities of 33l,. i53.4s and assets Of s3.ss1..5. It is understood that a portion of the amount listed in the liabilities is in the form Of notes to banks, which are endorsed.
 l. 0. o. F. Grand Encampment
 At the convention of the Grand Encampment, I. o. o. r., held in Red Mems hall yesterday afternoon. George E. Travis of Danbury was elected Grand Patriarch for the en. suing year. Other officers elected were as follows: Grand high priest, Edward H. Brdsey of Meriden: grand senior warden, George A. Grammar Of Bridgeport; rrand scribe, William s. Hutchinson of New Haven: grand treasurer, Will jam J. Berges of Stamford; srand unior warden. Henry A. Hes,en of hartford: grand representatives, 'rank NJ. Garfield of Bridgeport md retiring Grand Patriarch Harry ". Futile of this city: grand mar hal, August H. Simonson of South Manchester: grand sentinel. Walter } Klein of Torrinston: grand out r sentinel, Harry II. Pritchard o, Bridgeport.
 Due to the illness of Mayor John :. Wade and the absence from the ity Of Acting Mayor W. Raymond 'rumb. Corporation Counsel Will jam N. DeRoster extended to the isiting delegates a welcome and the reedom Of the city.
 I. o. o. F. Meeting
 The regular meeting Of Peoua- tuck lodge, I. O. O. F.. will be held t 8 o'clock this evening in Arcan- m hall.
 Prospect Club To Meet
 The Prospect club of the Meth dist church will hold its first meet ,g Of the season this evening. Cliff ord Emanuelson is chairman Of he committee arranging for the athering which will take the form [ a Halloween party.
 Funeral of Joseph Eranto The funeral of Joseph Bruno, 'ho died at the Bristol hospital londay night following an opera on for appendicitis. will be held g o'clock tomorrow at St. An-
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