New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
Police DRYING Up
HOLIDAY LIQUOR
Six Raids Made Thus Far Dur.
ing Present Week
LAWYERS WATCH STOLEN
Grove Auto RecOvered-Death OF
Mrs. William Kelvie - 81. S.
Basketball Season Opens Tonight
NO Mail Deliveries on Christmas.

NO Mail Deliveries on Christmas.
Liquor will be a scarce commodity
in Bristol by the time the Christ
mas holidays arrive as a result of
the activities of the liquor squad of
the local police department. So far
this week six raids have been made
under the direction of Sergeant Hen
ry Jeglinski. one already having been
disposed of and five others being
scheduled for trial in the city court
tomorrow morning.
Last evening shortly after 6
O'Clock the home of Nincenzo III
rome of 254 Divinity street was visit
ed by Sergeant Jeglinski and Police
men William Thompson, Timothy
Lambert and Thomas Quinlan and
six gallons Of alleged alcohol seized.
Irone, who conducts bakery bus
mess on Gaylord street, was arrested
on charges of keeping liquor with
intent to sell and sale. He was later
released under a bond OF $500 to in
sure his appearance in court tomor-
row morning.
Shortly after Z o'clock last eve
ming. Adam kowalski of Pequa buck
was arrested after search OF the
automobile in which he was riding
revealed three one gallon jugs filled
with ALLEGED alcohol. He was also
released under bond of $500 and
hi: iS c,,ha N,,Jo lots
morning.
The two other cases to be heard
tomorrow morning are those of John
Tonan Of 30 Benham street and Vim
cenzo Brunoli of rs Alexander street,
, both charged with keeping and sale.
! The homes Of both men were raided
last Monday night. a gallon OF al
legged distilled liquor being found In
Tonan's domicile and 6S1 gallons OF
wine. a still, and two and one-half
gallons of alleged liquor being seized
in the Brunoli esta blishment.
Sergeant Jeglinski and Officer
| Thompson visited the home Of Victor
Masaitas OF so Fair street, Forest
vile, today and seized a gallon OF
liquor and a five gallon still. Ma
saitas will appear in police court
tomorrow morning.
Lawyers Watch Stolen
Deer hunting proved a dear pas
time for Attorney Francis Tracy Of
this city. who with party of friends
is spending several days at a camp
at East Otis. Mass. Upon returning
from a trip in the woods Thursday
afternoon the lawyer discovered that
his Hamilton watch, valued at $3.50
had been stolen during his absence
| He made his loss known to Chief Of
Police Ernest 7. Belden OF this city
and Chief Nevins of Torrington, who
were spending the afternoon in
camp, and the theft was also re.
ported to local officials at Otis, Mass
Mr.. Tracy and members of his
party are Of the opinion that the
watch was stolen by a party in g
Massachusetts car, which stopped fol
q short time at the camp. The visi
tors at the time had with them &
deer which they claimed they haG
shot several hours before, but it wa!
subsequently learned that the ANNA
Of the stores in Otis, where it hae
been displayed by the Bristol MIN
rods. It was noticed that a portion
of rope, which had apparently beer
cut. was around the deer's neck anc
it was later found that the rope
with which the animal had been sus
pended in front of the store, had alst
been severed with knife.
The party, which consists Of Coun
Gilman Homer H. Judd, Carl Mason
Harlan B. Norton, Herbert Maronr
and other Bristol sportsmen. has al
ready shot seven deer.
Stolen Car Recovered
The automobile of Wilfred J
Crozc OF High street, which wa
stolen from South Elm street las
Tuesday evening, was found aban
doned in the woods alongside th'
road near Grannis Lake Thursda,
afternoon by Christopher Criticize,
Of Forestville. who happened to b.
hunting in the vicinity. Practical.
everything of value which could b.
removed from the ear. including thu
five tires and rims and battery, wer'
even used the overal1s OF the owrc
to save his clothes while strippir,
the car The car was tcwed back Il
a local garage last night.
Mrs William, ke1yte