New Britain herald., 1927-12-30

gin of two points, The final score was roo to sos. Assistant Chief Matthew Mccormick and John Be- han of the city fire department sut- fered the worst defeat of the evening losing to Quinn and Corrigan of the New Departure by a margin of 51 points. On the other hand. Mullins and Muzzy of the city department scored the biggest victory for their team by defeating soule and Slumpf of the New Departure by 4l points.
 In spite Of last nights defeat Chief Hayes charges are still lead ing, having won three Of the five sit tings played The next sitting will he held at the central fire station on Thursday evening. January 5th.
 Funeral Mrs. Mathilda Johnson
 The funeral Of Mrs. Mathilda Johnson. aged 74 years, who died Wednesday night at the home of her son Eric Johnson on Washingt on street, Forestvlle, was held at ? o'clock this afternoon at her late homo. Rev. Henning l.. Johnson pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church Of this city. conducted the services and burial was in the For estville cemetery. Mrs. Johnson had been in poor health since an opera. ton for appendicitis two months ago.
 Born fin Sweden. Mrs. Johnson spent all of her life in her native country until eight years ago. when she came 10 Forestville to live with her son. She was member Of the Swedish Lutheran church.
 Surviving are two sons. Eric Johnson, with whom she made her home and ArviI Johnson. also Of forcstville; two daughters. Mrs. Carl Soranson and Mrs. Gunnar Peterson, both of New Britain.
 Arrested For PlainyiIIe Authorities
 Herbert Menzel of Broad street, Forestville, was arrested yesterday by Officer Victor Chabot at the re- quest of the Plainville authorities on a charge of non-support, He was taken back 10 that town yesterday afternoon for a hearing.
 To Elect Officers
 The regular meeting of stephen Terry lodge, I. Q. c. F. will be held at o'clock this evening In Stephen Terry hall, Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and the annual reports of the present officers sub mittcd.
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 nr. A. $, Bracket, school physi- elan and medical examiner was the speaker at a meeting of the Wom- ems Christian Temperance Union held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the basement of the public library. The subject of Dr, Brackets address was Health"
 ForestyiIle in Darkness
 The entire Forestyile section of the city was without electricity from 3;45 ?. m, to 6:l5 p. m. yesterday, necessitating the closing Of several factories and delaying housewives in the preparation of the evening meal Candles ere greatly in demand and only q few were fortunate enough to have kerosene lamps available.
 The trouble was caused by the top of ono of the Connecticut Light <; Power Co. poles breaking off. letting the heavy feed wires drop. IL was necessary 10 shut off the power until the pole could be replaced.
 Basketball Tonight
 Bristol and Middletown high basketball team will fight it out for first place in the Central Connecticut league on the floor of the local gym this evening. Each team has won one game and has yet 10 suffer de- feat in a league contest.
 A preliminary game will be played between the second teams of the -wo schools.
 Dies at Work
 Stricken with a heart attack while at his work yesterday after noon, Russell Lasher, 73. of Ander- | 1t tho plant Of the Bristol Traction O.. died before medical assistance 'oUld be summoned. He had been in good health and his death came as a distinct shock 10 his family and fel- oW employees. Dr. A. s. Bracket. | medical examiner. was called in and pronounced death due to heart liSoaSc.
 Born in Livingston, Columbia 'ounty, x. Y, Mr. Lasher spent his arly life there, coming to Bristol in SS9. He entered the employ of the | Bristol Manufacturing Co. holding he r -iuon of superYtendent when hat concern was dissolved in 1921. | le then entered the employ of the Bristol and tlainyille Electric Co. low the Bristol Traction Co. and lad been with that concern ever inCc, For many years he resided at 2h Church street, this city, but bout a year ago purchased the lomo on Anderson avenue.
 Surviving are his wife and two 'bbN' i>N l6 lN' IdSllNl, SditS llldldStT 'f the Wallace Barnes Co, Of 247 High street. this city and Clifford ,asher of Nyack, x. Y.
 The funeral will bc held at , o'clock Saturday afternoon at the nom" of his son on High street. Rev. Hubert D. Jones, pastor of the Pros- oect Methodist church. will conduct he service. and burial will be in N est cemetery.
 Fire Board Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of he board of fire commissioners will oe held at o'clock this evening in he city council chamber.
 Corporation Papers Filed
 A certificate of incorporation Of he Cameo theater of Bristol Inc. vas filed yesterday with Secretary Of state Francis A. Pallotti. The corporation will star business with 5000 cash property. The officers ire; President. D. A Peters of Bris-