New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

 stock in the story but said that the trouble was really due to the belief of Atkins that he could not reside with his schoolday bride in the changed social conditions of his home.
 Detective Sergeant Daniel McGil- lieuddy and Charity Commissioners William F. Smithwick were witness es for Mrs. Atkins yesterday. the l former testifying that he had served a non-support warrant on Atkins in 1924 and the latter that the charity department had for a time assisted Mrs. Atkins. Joseph P. O'Connell of this city represented Mrs. Atkins. Other Divorces Granted Pearl Lamora Gillette of 1Ss North Main street was also granted divorce by Judge L. Waldo Mar win in the superior court at Hart ford yesterday from William Gillette on a charge of desertion. Gillette departed in 1921, she testified, leay- ing her and her baby destitute. Judge William J. Malone represent ed Mrs. Gillette.
 A divorce was granted Mary Co., lembiowski Zaiacz from Nicholas Laiacz She also charged . seven years absence. The couple were married in 1909. Judge William J. Malone presented the case. | Smoke Causes Alarm 4 disconnected pipe running from the oil burner to the chimney in i the building occupied by the Collins , Motor company on School street caused quantities of smoke to pour | from the basement windows and called out two fire companies. Squad 4 and Hose company No. l respond i ed There was no damage. Democratic Committee Meeting | A meeting of the democratic town ! committee has been called by Chair man Joseph r. Dutton for o'clock Monday evening October 29. Final 1 plans for election day will be made at that time.
 Euclitie Cartier Euclide Cartier, 35, of 39 Landry street, died at this home Friday fol- lowing several weeks illness. He i had been d resident of this city for the past seven years. Surviving are
 his wife and three children. | The funeral will be held at s o'clock ,londay morning at St. Anne's church. Rev. J. F. Perreault will celebrate the high mass of re- quiem and burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. Mary Baraglia
 Mrs. Mary Baraglia. 35. of "A | Jeannette street. died Friday at the Bristol hospital She is survived by her husband and three small chill dren.
 The funeral will be held at o'clock Monday morning at St. Matthew's church. Forestyiile. A
 high mass of requiem will be cele- brated by Rev. James Mcdonald and i burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 l DevotiOns This Evening There will be devotions at 7:30 o'clock this evening at St. Joseph's church in honor of St. Anne. Tax Office Open l The office of Tax Collector Frank R. Riley in the city building will be open from 1:30 to 5 o'clock this afternoon and from ! to 5 this eve.
 ming for the convenience of those de.
 siring to pay the first and third tax
 ing district taxes.
 l These taxes are due and payable l not later than November 1. New Britain Chapter Members of the New Britain chap ter of the American Institute of Banking were entertained last eve- ming with Halloween night cos- tune party at the Bristol National bank. The bank lobby was prettily decorated for the occasion. Music for dancing was furnished by the New Departure orchestra.
 Playing in Middletown
 The Bristol high school football team left early this afternoon for
 Middletown where they will play the high school eleven of that city at o'clock. A large number of
 student rooters accompanied the ! team.>
 Surface Water Sewer
 Employees of the public works de- i partment are engaged in laying &
 surface water sewer at the corner of
 Stafford avenue and Brook and Fair
 streets. This sewer will empty into one recently completed by the state
 highway department and which cmpties into Mine brook. Two catch
 basins, one at the corner of Staf-
 ford avenue and Brook street and the other at the corner of Stafford avenue and Fair street. will be in-
 stalled by the city workmen.
 Coldest Morning l Thermometers in some parts of the city registered as low as 26 deerees above zero this morning and ice formed on some of the smaller ponds. A number of persons. who left their automo obiles outside all night. awoke this morning to find radiators l frozen.
 New Voting Machines Bought I Three lew voting machines have i been bought by the city and will be available for the state and presi- 1 dential election on November 6. | This will place 15 machines at the service of the voters. There will be four apiece in the first, third and fourth voting districts and two in 1 the second. A machine will be kept | at city hall. available for emerpen-