New Britain herald., 1928-07-16


 land. One nine room. one eight room. one five room and one three room cottages. all furnished. were included in the sale. The purchase price was not divulged. New Departure Loses Eddie Thorpe, former New De- parture hurler but now a member of the Taftville nine, proved too much for his former teammates at Muzzy field Sunday afternoon and chaiked up 3 to victory. The locals garnered but five hts off i I horpe's delivery and all but one of these was of the scratch variety Lefty McHugh, who relieved Andy Comerford on the mound after Taftville had scored three runs in the second inning, pitched air tight ball. allowing but four hits the remainder Of the game. The work of Dugas, Taftville first baseman, featured.
 Street 1mpro, ements
 The work of laying sidewalks and curhs on Crown street was complet- ed Saturday by Cosmo Nacca. local contractor, who was awarded the contract over several other bidders
 Work on the laying of sidewalks and eurbs on South street extension will be started today.
 Noyena Cuoses
 The novena to St. Theresa. which has been In progress at St. Joseph's church for the past week, will close at 7:3o o'clock this evening with special services.
 The annual novena to St. Anne will open at St. Joseph's church on Wednesday. July 18th. Rev. Edward A. Baxter, pastor of St. Marys church, New Haven and a member of the Dominican Order, will be in charge of the services, which will be held at 8 a. m, 2;50 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. each day. The iridium to St Anne will begin Monday, July 23rd and close on the Feast of St. Anne. which falls on Thursday, July 26th.
 Esther Baxter, who during the World War served at a chaplain Nill lHH Hllicl ltdu LApfHltlpHNIS Forces. is well known in this city, having spoken here on several prevl- ous occasions
 False Alarm
 4 false alarm sent in from Box l12 at the corner of Green and Edgevood streets at 135 ?. m. Sat urday, called out Squad A and Hose Company No. 2. When the firemen arrived, a group of small boys were found in the vicinity. all of whom. however. denied ringing in the alarm
 This Is the second time recently that fire equipment has been called to this vicinity by false alarms and for that reason the matter was turned over to the police depart ment for investigation by Fire Chief John H Hayes Detective Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy is working on the case.
 Fire Department Vacations
 Captain H. F. kittell and Driver Thomas Quinn of the Central fire station. Fireman James McDermott | of Hose Company No. 1. Captain AL fred samuelson and Fireman John ] Mullen of Hose Company No ?, and | Fireman Michael Eean of Welch | Fire Company resumed their duties today following vacation of two weeks
 The 1lnu-trr t 4E department commenced their vaca- tions this morning; Bremen Jo- serh Smithwick and William Out ton Of the Central fire station: Lieu tenant Clarence Lysaeht and Fire ] man George C Graham of Hose Company No. ?, and Lieutenant George Brannan of Welch Fire 
 T.. 6. W. V. Meeting
 A Joint meeting Of C. A. Hadsel Camp. [. S ". ". and the Ladies' Auxiliary will be held at o'clock this evening in Arcanum hall Dele gates 10 the national convention which will be held in Cuba in Oc- .oher. will be elected.
 Drunken Driver Fined Frank Gaber Of New Britain was ined SIPS and costs in the city court oday by Judge William J. Malone on charges of operating an automo- pile while under the influence of H. luor and reckless driving He was arrested by Sergeant Henry Jeglin- nr Str loon after the officer had followed ,im a distance Of about mile.
 Wife Beater in Court
 Paul Laea of Waterbury road. who beats his wife periodically. was ,efore the court again this morn ng charged with assault and breach 'f the peace. He pleaded guilty and l fine of s1oo and costs was imposed oy Judge William J. Malone, who llso placed Laga on probation for 'ix months
 Mrs Laea testified in court that 'he had been hit over the head with ! bottle by her husband shortly be- ore midnight Saturday.
 Council Meeting The adjourned meeting Of the city 'ouncil will be held at 7:so o'clock Tuesday evening, July 17th Def- lite action will be taken on the pro- ,osed reestablishment Of street lines ,n Smith street and other routine matters discussed II
 Liquor violator Fined a.. | ' 'osed by Judge William J. Malone n police court today on Donat Gou- let o' 1s3 School street. who plead d guilty to charges of keeping H. Iuor with intent to sell and reputa- ion.
 Goudet's home was raidod at $40 'clock Saturday evening by Scr