New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

| Kaleck on the stand informed the | court that he knew nothing about the activities of Jacobika and that he had simply been invited to take a ride. He had arrived in New | Britain about week ago from Philadelphia. according to his state ment.
 Dul offered a similar excuse for 1 his presence in the liquor-laden car. | He had intended 10 take in a picture show with Kalecki when Jacobika appeared on the scene in his car and invited him to take a ride. He de- 1 nied the charge of resistance, saying | that he had never had handcuffs CD | him before and he didn't want to | start now.
 None of the accused were repre- scented by counsel. Assistant Prose- cutting Attorney Robert J. Stack pre- sented the cases for the state.
 It was believed that Dull and 1 Jacobika would appeal the decision l but no notice of such an intention i had been filed up 10 II o'clock this morning.
 i Setback Tournament l The third series of games in the ! setback tournament between Wash ington L. Morgan lodge, Knights of ! Pythias. of New Britain and Ethan lodge of this city will be played this evening in Arcanum hall, fol- lowing the meeting of the local lodge. The local team is leading New Britain by 90 points, having captured the first series by S7 points and the 1 second by three points.
 Milk Permit Renewals
 Nilk permits held by local milk dealers expire on February 2Sth and pr. l. R. Vail, milk and herd in- spector for the city, was kept busy from S:30 a. m., to l ?. m. today issuing renewals. He will also be available tomorrow between the hours of S:3o a. m,, and 430 D. m., including the noon hour, to sign ap- plications which must then be pre- sented to the city clerk for new li- censes.
 Meriden High Here Tomorrow The Meriden High school basket ball team will furnish the opposition for the local high school quintet at the local gym tomorrow evening. This will be the second meeting be- tween the two teams, the Bristol boys easily defeating the Silver City lads in Meriden lew weeks ago by a score of S5 to 10.
 Bristol has but three more games to play in the Central league. Meri- den and Middletown are on the schedule to play in Bristol and the locals are booked for one game in Torrington. At the present time Bristol and Manchester are tied for first place in the league. each hay ing won Il games and lost but one. In the event each team wins all of it's remaining games, it is probable that a playoff on neutral floor will be arranged.
 Joint Social
 A joint social of Seicheprey Post No. ?, American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. is scheduled for s o'clock this evening. Members of the post will be the guests of the aux Hilary.
 Thomas F. Henncssey L Thomas F. Hennessey, aged 66. of 176 Prospect street died at his home at midnight last night following an illness of six weeks with heart trouble and complications.
 He was born in Little Falls. N. Y. vrr1- F. and Rose Farrell Hennessey. At the age of four years he moved with his parents to Ansonia, Conn.,, where he attended school and later entered the brass business, learning the trade of brass roller which he followed all of his life. He came to Bristol in 1900 and entered the employ of the Bristol Brass Corporation, remaining with them until his recent illness.
 Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Thomas F., Jr. and Eugene Hennessey of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Frank T. Chapin of Bristol; a sister, Miss Mary E. Hennessey of Ansonia: a brother, John Hennessey of Waterbury and two grandchildren. | lit "tiS ti illtlllptl ol lllt r ol tolti . of America, the Holy Name society and of St. Joseph's church. The funeral will be held at g o'clock Saturday morning at St. i Josephs church. Rev. Oliver T. Mag nell will celebrate the high mass of l requiem and the body, in charge of Undertaken James J. Dunn, will be to1 to {r I,,r in1 ir yl,.H family lot.
 Mrs. John Steele
 Mrs. John Steele aged SS, died at her home on East Main street, For estville yesterday. She is survived by | her mother, Mrs. Morris Brennison of Bayonne. N. J.; one sister, Mrs. Vera Heard also of Bayonne; three brothers, Edward and Charles Bren- nison of Forestvile and Merritt | Brennison of Waterbury,
 The funeral will be held from her late home at o'clock Friday after noon and will be private. Interment will be in the Forestville cemetery. To Hold Ladies Night
 The annual ladies' night of Con- bounce Tribe No. 15, l. o. R. NJ, will be held at the Red Mems audi torium on Tuesday evening. March 1st at S:S0 ?. m. An entertainment program has been arranged and re- l treatments will be served. The music during the evening will be furnished by the Red Mems orchestra.
 Three Autos in Collision
 Three automobiles figured in col lision on School street this morning | shortly after seven o'clock. Domen-