New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
War DECLARED ON
Startling FLOCKS
Fire Department Kept Busy
Chasing Birds From Trees
NUISANCE
Legion Auxiliary to Meet - Leaving
for Colorado Funeral of Mrs
Anna johnson - Poodle Causes
Scare-Cundition is Satisfactory.


Tor driving the Startling from Within
the city limits. That is what the
city officials would like to secure,
but all efforts up to the present time
have proven futile.
The definition of the word star
ing IN Webstcrs dictionary is "a
passerine bird OF the genus Sturnus",
Persons residing in different parts of
the city where the birds take I'D
their nightly abode, can think of
several other definitions not nearly
SO complimentary. All of which,
however, is beside the point.
Last year, flock of several thous-
and starlings selected the large
maple trees at the corner of sum
mer and Merriman streets in which
10 roost during the night time. At
that time the trees were SPRAYED at
DUSK for several nights and the birds
were finally driven to the trees Dor
derinS West street, whore the same
water cure was applied. They later
returned TO Summer street and the
IRE department was kept busy each
evening for several weeks
Last evening. a flock numbering
several thousands, again appeared at
the corner of Summer and Merri-
man streets and Chief John H.
Hayes of the fire department was ap-
pealed to- Hose Company No. .
was sent TO the scene and thorough
ly sprayed the trees with water. The
birds were dislodged and immedi-
ately started wnsing their way to
| another section of this city. A re-
port 10 fire headquarters this morn
| ing showed that they had not re-
turned.
maple trees in front of the home of
Superintendent of Public Works Os-
car Anderson has been infested each
night with large flock Of birds. In
an attempt to drive them away.
large bell was installed In one of the
trees but eventually the teathered
tribe became accustomed to the
noise and refused to bulge. On the
night OF July 1, a number of giant
firecrackers We're set off at the base
of the tree and while the birds de-
parted temporarily they returned
| again short time later, Up to the
present time, the water cure, as ap
piled by the fire department. has
brought the best results.
Have Useful Qualities
The startling. which was first
brought to this country as an expert
ment from England. has multiplied
probably more rapidly than any
other bird. Those familiar with its
habits. point out that it does more
to exterminate bugs and insects
than most of the feathered tribes.
The fact that they assemble in such
large focks and also select trees in
the residential sections for their
homes, have tended to place them in
disrerute.
Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Seiche-
prey Post, American Legion. will
meet at o'clock this evening in
Legion hall. Plans Tor the annual
meeting TO be held at Rockwell park
on Tuesday afternoon. July "a. will
be completed and delegates to the
state convention, which will be held
in Middletown on July 16, II and is. |
will be elected.
Attachments FILED
William e. Bramhall of Stafford |
avenue is the defendant in two suits. |
one for $1,000 and the other for
$4,000. instituted by Jack Tye. local
dancing teacher. and his mother-in-
law. Mrs. Charlotte Hotchkiss. both |
of this city, as a result of an auto |
y oble accident at II" corner of /
Stafford and Pennington avenues |
several weeks ago. Attachment !
p pers were filed Wednesday after
noon in the office of the city clerk
by Judge Epaphroditus Peck. who 4,
has been retained by the plaintiffs.
Mr.. Tye is seking to recover for
damages to his automobile caused |
when it was struck and overturned |
by Bramhalls car at the street In
tersection. Mrs. Hotchkiss. who |
was a passenger In her son-in laws |
car. was thrown out and painfully |
injured. and she is seeking damages |
for such injuries.
Both writs are returna BILE In the |
court Of common pleas at Hartford |