New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-01

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brary headquarters when Mr.. Wood
ings first became librarian. the H.
brary has expanded until today 1t
performs all Of the various pubic
services rendered by the libraries in
the larger cities. All OF this has come
under Mr.. Weddings regime. Not
only Is the local library equipped
with general readings rooms and Z
children's department but 1t is adj
mirably equipped with various re-
search facilities. 1t also has branch
libraries In Forestville and at Endee
Manor. and in several of the schools
of the city which are open during
the school season.
| That the Bristol public library il
appreciated by the public OF Bristol,
Is evidenced by the circulation Of
books for home reading, which num-
bers more than six volumes per cap
tia each year. This is much larger
than many other cities the size Of
Bristol
| Dog Case Again Continued
The case Of Pasquale Nocera, For
estville barber, who was arrested on
| Friday morning for violation Of the
| dog quarantine, was again contin-
ued in the city court today until
Wednesday morning by Judge Jo-
sept NJ. Donovan after conflicting
Testimony between the barber and
Dog Warden Thomas Ryan.
! Additional witnesses will be sum-
moned to testify in the case.
Dog Warden Ryan testified that
Nocera pushed him about the bar
Der shop and prevented him from
securing the dog which had been
running loose. Nocera testified that
he did not interfere with the dog
warden but that the dog warden
! the shop.
Due to the fact that both Dog
| Warden Ryan and Nocera are we'll
| known in the Forestville section of
the city where they both reside, the
case is attracting considerable atten-
ton.
| K. of c. Whist and Dance
| Plans are being made for the an
nual charity whist and dance given
by Palos Council knights Of Column
bus Thursday evening, August is,
at o'clock at Lake Compounce.
Whist will be played in the dining
room and there will be dancing in
the ball room. A fine entertainment
will be furnished during the inter
! mission. Tasillo's orchestra will play
| for the dancers. The committee in
charge is Joseph l.. Macdonald. Will
liam J. Sullivan, Thomas Murphy,
| Ernest T. Feler. Ernest Bolgercion.
| Clarence Parsons and James f. But
| Ter.
Held OH Bonds
Mrs. Mary Sergis of Al Burling-
| ton avenue, who was arrested last
! evening is being held under bonds of
$1,000 on a technical charge of
breach of peace after an assault
which is alleged to have been COM
mitted on Mrs. Julia karam. her
son-law's mother during a quarrel
hit Mrs. Karam in the face with a
at the home of Mrs karam.
Mrs. Sergis is accused Of having
blow that knocked her over chair
and rendered her completely. The
i injured woman was reported to be
in critical condition this morning
and had regained only partial con-
seriousness at court time. 1t Is fear
ed that she is suffering from a frac-
| wv -J- eI, ~, I
removed to the Bristol hospital some
| time today.
At the city court this morning.
Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan continued
the case of Mrs. Istergis for one week
in order that it might await the out
come Of Mrs. Karam's Injuries.
! Mrs. Karam's own son, Saul
Karam, Is also held under charges
of breach Of the peace in connection
with the affair, his bonds being only
500.
The two families live in the same
house on Burlington avenue and
witnesses have stated that i'll feeling
has existed between the families for
some time. Last evening Policeman
Edgar Norton. who lives in the
! neighborhood and who was off duty
at the time. was attracted to the
scene by shreiks and screams. Upon
arrival he Immediately summoned
| DR.. I. 3. Robbins who attended Mrs.
karam. Officer Norton then placed
the two persons under arrest.
| Church Meeting
| At special meeting of the First
Congregational church which will be
held this evening at o'clock at the
| Congregational parish house, action
will be taken upon the recommends
ton of the special committee per-
tanning to the appointment Of Rev.
Francis 7. Cook, former assistant
pastor Of the Broadway Tabernacle
of New York city, as pastor of the
church to succeed Rev. Ernest L.
Wismer, who resigned las May.
The invitation WAS extended to
Rev. Mr.. Cook short time ago by
this committee and he preached his
first sermon at the church yester-
day. A large congregation turned
out to hear his initial address
At the same meeting several other
matters regarding the church will
| be brought up for action including
the placing of memorial tablet in
the church in memory OF Mrs. ].
Kingsley Birge. a former missionary
to Turkey who died a year ago last
October.