New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-18
DRUNKEN DRIVERS
GET JAIL Terms
judge Donovan Declares PraC-
tice Must Be Stopped
HARRY c. QUINI0N DIES
City Recovering From Terrific Light
ming Storm-Novena TO st. Ann
Opens At st. Joseph's Church -
Specder Fined $40.

Driving under the influence of
liquor is an offense which will no
longer be condoned by Judge Jo-
seph NJ. Donovan of the police court,
if the sentences melted out this
morning may be taken as a criterion.
Steve Lekorski. who lives in Ter
ryville, was before the court, faced
with multitude of charges which
included reckless driving, driving
while under the influence of LIQUOR.
driving without an operators i
cense and taking an automobile
without permission of the owner.
He pleaded guilty and Judge Dono-
van imposed fine of 500 for driv-
ing under the influence, SIS for
having no operators license and 10
days in Jail for taking the automo-
bile without permission. Lekorski's
troubles all started when the car,
which he was operating and which
belonged to William Maroon, be-
came stalled on Terryville road at
the foot of Shovel Shop hill. He
was taken into custody by Sergeant
Henry Jeglinsky who noted the
mans condition.
Armand st. Denis, who informed
Judge Donovan that Sunday was the
first time he had ever been under
the influence of liquor, was also
charged with reckless driving and
driving while drunk. He was ar
rested Sunday afternoon by Motor
cycle Policeman Edgar Norton on
King street, after residents of that
section had entered a complaint.
st. Denis was fined 500 and given
a jail sentence of five days.
Gustave Stromfors was the third
drunken driver to feel the heavy
hand of the law after he had plead
ed guilty to operating a car while
under the influence of liquor and
reckless driving. He was given the
minimum fine of 500 and costs and
also sentenced to five days in Jail.
Stromfors was arrested at l p. m.
Saturday by Motorcycle Policeman
Edgar Norton on Broad street as he
was attempting to drive his car
from the small parking place near
the office of the Bristol Brass cor
poration.
Judge Donovan stated that drunk
en- driving in this city would have
| to be stopped and the Jail sentences
were imposed as a means toward the
| desired end. None of the accused
men were represented by counsel
| Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rob-
ert ]. Stack presented the cases for
the city.
Harry c. Quinion
Harry c. Quinion. aged %. of 2O7
Prospect street. president of the
Quinion Coal and Trucking Co.,
died at Bristol hospital Sunday
from peritonitis, which set in fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis
last Wednesday night.
Mr.. Quinion was born In this
city December 20. 1898, the son of
Richard and Elizabeth (King)
Quinion. He attended the North
Chippins Hill school. After his
graduation, he came to live with his
brother, George Quinion. entering
the employ of the late c. A. Lane as
clerk. He later entered the en-
ploy of the New York. New Haven
& Hartford Railroad Co., where he
remained for a short time as clerk.
He then joined the forces of the
Sessions Foundry Co., later re-
turning to the local office of the
railroad. Eight years ago, he Joined
the forces of George H. Quinion in
the Quinion Coal and Trucking Co.
A year ago he was made president
of the concern in charge Of the
trucking department.
Mr.. Quinion was an active men,
Der OF Compounce Tribe, I. O. r. NJ.
and was past sachem Of the or
ganization. He was also member
of Franklin lodge, A. F. and A. NJ.
He leaves, besides his parents,
five brothers, George and Walter
Quinion of this city. Harold Quinion
Of Gary, Ind. Otis of Dickinson. n
Dakota. and Thomas Quinion OF
KNOXVILLE and three sisters. Mrs
Belle Clark of Detroit, Mich, Mrs
r. Wellington of Minneapolis, Mimi,
and Miss Esther Quinion of Bristol
The funeral will take place at his
late home at o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon. Committal services will be
| in charge OF Franklin lodge and In
terment will be in the family lot in
West cemetery.
Mr.. Quinion was to have been
married next week to Miss Margaret
i DeMarS their eneagement having