New Britain herald., 1927-10-18

crossing the street in front of the New Departure Manufacturing Co, by an automobile operated by James Bachand of Sl Wooding street He was attended by Dr. Alexander Boutwell, and taken to the Bristol ! hospital.
 According to the police, Bachand was driving north on North Main street when Gagne stepped out from in back Of string of cars travelling in the opposite direction directly in the path of Bachand's car. Bachand reported the matter 10 police head | quarters. He will be given a hear ing before the prosecuting attorney just as soon as Gagne is able to ap- ! pear
 Fined For Drunk cnncss.
 Raymond Fiver Of 4s 1ngraham place was fined B and costs in the city court this morning by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan on a charge Of drunkenness. Flyer was arrested shortly after o'clock Monday morning by Officer James Keith on North Main street.
 Dr. >chluttcr Formerly Lived Here
 Dr. Otto A. Schlutter. former pro- lessor of Trinity college and inter nationally known as an expert in languages. particularly of the early English dialects, who was seriously injured in West Haven carly last night when he was struck by a hit and run motorist, was a resident of this city for a number Of years. He came ot Brist ol during the world War and resided with Carl Wilzek Of Grove street
 For the past few years he has been residing with his son-in- law, George Michael in West Haven. who formerly conducted the Prospect Hotel in this city.
 Granted Divorce
 Kenneth F. Fritz Of 156 North street was granted a divorce from Madeline M. Fritz of this city in the superior court al Hartford yester- day by Judge Newell Jennings. Fritz in his petition charged his wife with assertion on March Sl. 1924. The rouple were married on June 9. l922.
 Captain Resumes Duties
 Captain Thomas r. Guclin of the police department resumed his du- ties last night following vacation of one week. Detective Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy, who has been acting captain in charge Of the office nights, is enjoying a vacation of two weeks.
 Large Class to Re Confirmed
 The sacrament of confirmation will be administered at the l0:15 a. m. mass next Sunday morning at St, Joseph's church by Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford dio- cese. The class. which is the larg- est in the history Of the local parish, includes 265 children and 20 adults.
 Neighborhood Prayer Meeting
 The regular weekly neighborhood prayer meeting will be held at 9:So o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs A. G. Nearing Of 50 Woodland street. Miss Ida NJ. Clark will be the leader.
 Red Men to Meet
 The regular weekly meeting of Compounce Tribe, o. R. M.. will be held at o'clock this evening in the Wigwam on Prospect street.
 ArnistiCc Night Plans
 Final plans for the Armistice night banquet will be perfected at a meeting of Seicheprey post No ., American Legion. It is expected that state officers of the Legion and city officials will be the guests of honor.
 Sues For S1OO
 Papers of attachment were filed in the office of the city clerk yesterday afternoon in an action brought by tho Reed Auto Supply company of this city against Charles Terry. The 'ase will be heard before Justice Of he Peace Joseph F. Dutton at 10 o'clock on the morning of October 24th.
 Clio Reading Club
 The Clio Reading club will hold Is first meeting Of the season this 'vcnng at the home of Mrs, Charles D. White of 5SS Burlington avenue. Mrs. James Case will hc the reader.
 Children Committed
 Three children of Mir. and Mrs. Alton Wheeler were committed to he county home this morning at & session of the juvenile court at which Judge William J. Malone pre- ,idcd.
 The marital troubles of the Nheolers began q few years ago when Mrs. Wheeler abandoned her amily and household duties and raveled to Canada. She later went o Seattle and then returned to this ity after her transportation had 'een furnished by the husband. For ome time past. however. the couple lave not been living together. Wheeler residing en Laurel street md Mrs. Wheeler living at cS Alder treet.
 Josepl, Franc
 Joseph Franc, aEeG l4, son of ,lr. and Mrs. Anthony i.tamo O. .ake avenue. d:si at the Bristol hospital last evening following an operation for appendicitis Es had 'een ill for about four weeks
 Joseph was sors IT, Hiorefs,ooIr, taly, April lG. tslI. He oAms 10 hi. country w!u, his .a,~nu ~ 'oung boy. He attended tks EAst 'ristc. schoo! &nd ~as ;n tks ;,epne- nore class .: the h,Gh schco!. eap. lying. besides the rarenu. are hree sisters. Rcss. Mary sra AT oinette and ons brother. Vito Era no, all ot this city.
 The funeral Will be had q o'clock Thursday morning at $ An- hony's church. Rev. I. 2sccar.s will celebrate the high maAs Of
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