New Britain herald., 1928-01-30
DIVINITY STREET HAS FIRE SCARE
Prompt Work by Fire Depart.
 me0t Saves Property
FAMILY IS HEMMED IN
Would Have Been Unable to Escape by Stairway in Case Flames Had Not Been Brought Under Control Autonobilist Is FinesL

The prompt response of firemen to an alarm sounded from Box 42 a, 2:10 this morning averted what might have heen a serious fire with large loss Of life i'll the three story frame building owned by Peter Pu- los of New Britain and located at 80 Divinity street, The fire. which start = ed under a. stairway on the second floor occupied by Emil Laurendeau, had worked into the partitions and was gradually eating its way to the top floor where a family of twelve were sleeping.
 The first alarm was sounded at 2:1o and at that time Squad 4 and Hose Company No. 1 responded, A few minutes later a second alarm was rung in and at that time Hose Company No. rushed to the scene. Upon arrival the firemen found 1t necessary to first use large amount of chemicals and then axes to cut away the partition and a section of the staircase. The blaze was finally extlnsulshed after g. hard fight. The damage loss will not exceed $500.
 The family on the top floor were cut off because of the necessity Of their using the staircase under which the fire started. 4 number of its members were children.
 Fined for Reckless Driving A charge Of driving an automobile while under the influence Of liquor against Edward Busse of Lawndale avenue was reduced to one of reck- less driving upon instructions of Judge William J. Malone in court to- day and fine of s75 and costs with s15 remitted was administered.
 Last Saturday Busse's car, which he was himself operating, tipped ov- CT at the corner of Fourth and Hol- den streets. Officer Edgar Norton was sent to the scene and placed Busse under arrest for driving while intoxicated. In court this morning Norton testified that Busse was un- der the influence of liquor and his testimony was corroborated by both Detective Sergeant Daniel McGuil.- cuddy and Sergeant. Henry Jeglinskl, who were in the office when Busse was brought in.
 Attorney William N. DeRosier, who represented Busse. questioned Officer Norton at Length as to whether or not he had warned the accused before questioning him that anything he (Busse) might say would be used against him in court. Norton replied that he had not and DeRosier took exception to the of- ficer's testimony claiming 1t as not admissible. Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather claimed that such a warning was not necessary. Judge William J. Malone stated that while not absolutely certain as to the state requirement., thought that the prose- cutor's opinion was correct but felt that Busse's condition at the time of the accident was not such that he could be found guilty on the origin. al charge. He then instructed that the charge be changed on the war rant to one of reckless driving.
 Rendered Shower
 A surprise shower was rendered Miss Laura Sheldon Potter of For. eetville Saturday evening by mem bers of the Epworth League of As bury Methodist church at the home of MT. and Mrs. Irving Beatson on kenney street. During the evening, Miss Potter. who will soon become the bride of Myron Loveland of this city. was presented with q handsome mahogany two toned chime clock.
 Fined for Speeding
 Howard Hemenway of Canal street. Plainville, was fined $25 and costs in the city court today by Judge William J. Malone on a charge of speeding. SIS of the fine was re- mitted.
 Hemenway was arrested on the night of January 26th after the car, which he was operating. had collided with one driven by Mrs Alice Scott of this city at the corner of West and South streets. After hitting the Scott car, Hemenway's automobile continued across the street over a sidewalk and knocked down a veran-