New Britain herald., 1927-04-12

rocky gully near the f,eld he slipped
and fell. landing on the skeleton
Frightened, he ran to Mautner',
store and telephoned to the towr
hall
Constable Andrew Hogan was sent
to investigate and was guided to the
spot by Weldon. There was moth.
Ing by which the body might BIZ
Identified. the only possible clue
being a cap with Hartman
store label: worn overcoat and
sweater we're also on the body. while
a few feet away was an empty pint
flask. Medical Examiner DR.. Charles
w. Moody was summoned and said
that the man had been dead for at
least year and possibly for much
longer period.
The theory was advanced today
| that the body was that Of Frank
Thomas OF COS East Main street,
New Britain. Thomas disappeared
more than year ago and has never
been traced. The state police are
investigating the matter.
Suit Against Town Lost
Tho $4,000 suit OF Edward Riccio
OF Bristol. administrator OF the
| estate OF Rose Mennone, against the
I town Of Plainville, was dismissed
yesterday by the supreme court of
errors. The action was the result
~ m ,erIIopf m Pine street ~, Vic
night OF August II. 1928, when an
automobile operated by Peter Men
none struck large tree by the
roadside. Rose Mennone. hurled
through the windshield. was fatally
, injured. The plaintiff claimed in his
suit that the tree protruded over the
highway In such a manner as to en-
danger the public. the action being
brought through Sam Berman and
Edwin NJ. Ryan on March s. 1925.
Judge B. +. Gaffney and Attorney
Donald Gaffney, who represented the
town, filed demurrer on the
ground that no notice had been filed
with the town within the required
60-day limit. This demurrer was
sustained by Judge ]. Nlckerson,
whose decision was appealed to the
supreme court OF errors. This court
yesterday decided that there was no
error.
Fire Permits Stopped
No more permits for brush fires
will be issued by Fire Warden
George L. Schubert or his assistants.
and those holding permits will be
forbidden TO make use OF them until
thu dry weather is over. There
are to be absolutely no more fires
until after a rain" the warden said
and warned that he would arrest
anyone starting one. This action
followed a succession OF forest and
brush fires in all sections OF the
town yesterday.
About 8 o'clock In the morning
slight fire was extinguished on
Pennington avenue. one on Whiting
street breaking out shortly after.
Another on the Pennington road
was discovered shortly after: this
was larger and burned over about
100 acres before being subdued by
Fire Warden Schubert and a squad
OF men. Fires in the fields at Harris
corner and White Oak followed. The
most spectacular was on last night
along the Southington road. the
brush between the highway and
trolley tracks burning furiously and
being visible for a long distance
Pinnacle Rock was sfrouded with
smoke this noon and another sweaty
day appeared TO be ahead OF the
fire fighters.
Baptist Church Notes
The choir of the Baptist church
will meet for rehearsal at 1880
o'clock this evening special Faster
music will be practiced.
Tomorrow evening the 3. Y. P Z.
will hold its annual business meet
ing at the church. Officers will be
elected and a social hour will fol-
low.
On Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock there will be a missionary
at the home OF Mrs. A. J.
Temple.
The regular midweek prayer
on Thursday evening will be
omitted because OF the union Good |
Friday service in the church at 7:45
o'clock Friday evening.
The Junior choir will rehearse at !
the church Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock instead OF o'clock as has |
been the custom. Every member Is |
urged to be present.
The Ladies' Aid society has pur-
chased an outdoor bulletin for the |
OF church notices. 1t |
was used for the first time Sunday |
Ind will shortly be placed perma-
1ently on tho church lawn. This is |
he first sign with movable letters
o be placed In use by any local