New Britain herald., 1928-06-11

1 had insurance of $s.O00: the Elaine l Sample Shop stock was insured foe $2,ooo; and no insurance was car. rIed by Toscano. who had completed | arrangements to move to another To- cation today. Annis stsfed today that his loss would exceed S15.0OO, large amount of new stock hay. ing been brought in last week. One store was vacant.
 There was no fire damage to the contents on the second floor. which IS divided into offices. occupied as follows; The Connecticut Music school, John NJ. Vanditti. proprietor; The Hub Clothing company. Dr. J. r. kupperstein, dentist: the Bristol Photo studio conducted by John Di- Blasi: the Citizens Club of Italian farentage: and the barber shop of Vincent Bettua. The office of tho Judd Coal company, in an ad joining building at IA North Main street was slightly damaged by smoke. Flames were kept from spreading 1 10 me Qulnion block at 130 North Nalh street by a squad from the central lire station which played a | stream Of hose against the north side Of the building continuously
 Iiremrn knocked Out flreman Howard Leary Of the volunteer department was knocked out temporarily when he was struck 'h the stomach by pike pole being used to move articles of furniture in the Annls store. He was carried ont ny hremen and recovered after treatment.
 Crowds Gather
 thousands of people lined North Maih street from Laurel to Center streets and many others climbed to tue falifoad tracks to watch the fire. f Lines were established upon ins,ruc. 1ohs Of Captain Thomas F. Guckin "ho 'eft his desk at headquarters to supervise the patrol of police. In spite or precautions taken, however u large number managed to crowd ih close to the fire only to be driven ndch asaln by the volumes Of smoke. He smoke was dstinguishable as lar away as New Britain. and man, persons came from surroundinp towns to add to the crowd,
 Tire Breaks Out Again
 flre broke out on several o, caSions during the night only to he promptly cAtinguished by men re- 'hali'lng on duty. The last outbreak WAS at o'clock this morning.
 
 to watch the building during tbo h'ght and this morning 10 preven, inc curious from going through the building.
 Urges Outside Sl,ltotYs
 chlef John II. Hayes of the fire department this morning laid mar. 'le"'ar stress on the value of street shutofs for gas Tn his opinion. the flre would have been overcome much sooner had it not been for the es- caplng gas. It is probable that some such arrangement will be requested Tn all new blocks erected, although no provision of this kind is con- tained in the building code.
 Moriarty -O'ConnelI
 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Matthew's church. Forestville. at 9 o'clock this morn ing when Miss Elizabeth Ceciie O'Connell, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William l.. O'Connell of II East Main street, Forestville. became the bride of Dr. Clarence Bernard Moriarty of Willimantic. Rev. Will liam P. Laf1in. pastor of the church, celebrated the nuptial high mass.
 The bride wore gown of peach eolored figured tulle and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses Her only attendant. Mrs. William O'Con- nell of Brooklyn. N. Y.. wore a gown of rose beige point de-spirit and car. ried n bouquet of tea roses. Attorney Edward J. Moriarty of Maplewood, N. J.. brother of the bridegroom, was the best man.
 Following the ceremony, . we'd ding breakfast and reception was held at the Elm Tree Inn. Farming ton for the immediate families. Dr. and Mrs. Moriarty later in the day left for wedding trip to Jamaica, West Indies. and upon their return will reside at 4320 Hamilton Place, Douglaston. Long Island.
 Present at the reception were Mir and Mrs. Patrick Moriarty and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Donahoe oi Willmantic; Cornelius O'Connell Of New Haven; Mir. and Mrs. William OConnell of Forestville. Attorney Edward and Mrs. Moriarty and fam ily of Maplewood. N. J., and Dr. and Mrs. William O'Connell and young son of Brooklyn. N. Y.
 Drunken Driver Jailed
 Alex Boucher. in addition to pay. ing fine of $lo0 and costs, will also be obliged to spend the next five days in the Hartford county jail for operating his automobile while under the influence of liquor Sun. day afternoon. This sentence wa. imposed in the city court today by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan after hearing the testimony of Motorcycle Policeman Edgar Norton. who made the arrest.
 Norton's attention was directed tc Boucher by the reckless manner ir which he was operating his automo. bile in the vicinity of Pierce's bridge East Bristol. He signaled the mar 10 stop but instead. Boucher stepped on the gas and led the officer merry chase up the Memorial Boule. ward. over Mellcn street and tc NonChaussen avenue. where he final lv came 10 8. stop in a sand bank Dr. E. r. Donohue, who examined Boucher after his arrival at head