New Britain herald., 1927-06-29
BARN DESTROYED
 BY NIGHT BLAZE
Fire Causes SS,000 Loss in Red
 Stone Hill District
NO WATER IS AVAILABLE
North Side and South Side School Districts Hold Annual Mectings- Morganthau to Speak At Chau- tauqua on July 13.

tauqua on July 13.
 Fire of unknown origin, which broke out shortly before midnight last night, destroyed 8 large barn on the farm of Andrew Ronzillo in the Red Stone Hill district and caused loss estimated by Chief John H. Hayes of the fire depart ment of between $2,5oO and sS,0OO.
 Notification of the fire was re- ceived by telephone at the central fire station at 1l:4O o'clock last night and Squad A and Wclch Fire company of Forcstville responded. The fire had gained such headway that there was no possibility of checking the blaze and the firemen were obliged to stand by to sec that the flames did not spread to the farmhouse and garage a short dis tance away. The Plainville fire de- partment also responded to the call for assistance but was also unable to do anything to stem the blaze.
 There is no water available in the Red Stone Hill section and this has proved a handicap in the past when flremen have been called to fight fires in that locality.
 In addition to the building loss, a considerable amount Of farm ma chinery as we'll as about 40 chick ems. were consumed in the blaze. The remainder of the live stock, in- cluding COWS and horses. were in an adjoining pasture.
 Chief Hayes stated that some radi- cal step would have to be taken to keep automobiles from blocking the roads for fire apparatus when re- spending to fires. Last night there were between 15O and 200 cars parked along the roadway near the scene of the fire, many people hav- ing been attracted to the spot by the flames
 It is understood that the loss Is partially covered by insurance.
 Pequabuck Lodge Meeting Election of officers will take place at meeting of Pequabuck Lodge, ]. o. o. F., to be held at o'clock this evening in Arcanum hall. The third degree will also be conferred on a class Of candidates and refreshments will be served.
 COmpounce Tribe to Elect
 At a meeting of Compounce Tribe, l. O. R. N.. to be held in the wig wam on Prospect street at s o'clock this evening, officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
 Funeral of Mrs. Ellen Coffey
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Coffey. who died at her home at 64 Stew art street Monday, was held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Josephs church. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Oliver T. Mag nell and the body was taken by automobile cortege to Chicopee, Mass for interment.
 Holiday Hours at Post Office
 Postmaster Frank s. Merrill has announced that the regular holiday hours will be observed at the post office on Monday. July 1. There will be no city or rural deliveries made by carriers. The stamp window will be open from 7:30 a. m. to 9:3O a. m.; the registry window from a. m. to 9 q. m.. and the money order window will be closed all day. Mails will be received as dispatched as usual, the last mail closing at 7:SO p. m.
 Patrons may receive their mail on July 4 at the stamp window pro- yiding they notify the post office prior 10 7:S0 p. m.. Saturday, July 2.
 Roadway Caves In
 A cave-in of the railroad bank at the north end of the Burlington avenue bridge yesterday caused the road to sink several feet, necessi- tating a detour of yehicular traffic. It was thought for time that the bridge might collapse but an inspec- ton by the city's engineering de- partment showed the structure to be safe. Planking has been placed over the depression in the roadway by the public works department and a guard has been stationed at the spot until the necessary repairs are made.
 North Side School Meeting
 A school tax of three and three quarters mills was laid at a meeting of the voters Of the Second School district (North side) held last eve- ming.
 Mrs. May c. Spring was elected to the district committee for a term of three years. Arthur Manxfield was elected treasurer and Earl Johnson auditor. w. Fl. Hutchinson, who has served the district as tax collector for the past 29 years. was re-elect- 1 ed, Mir Hutchinson ia Civil Nrar