New Britain herald., 1929-07-05

ing tired of their efforts. Many enjoyed themselves on the side streets by tossing firecrack- CTS under windows and R doorways.
 Fire Department Calls
 At l:15 a. n.. the Plainvllle fire department was called on an alarm which proved to be false. However, as the apparatus swept through the center of the town, many of the celebrators followed, and this helped to clear the center. Shortly after re- turning to the station in Pierce street. the company was again called out. A small shack at the rear of the Hayes property on Maple street was found to be on fire and was quickly extinguished. Youngsters are thought to have set the blaze.
 detail consisting of Chief Ed ward r. Prior Foreman Otis Will Hams, Howard Warren. Edward Madeley. Melvin Hart, George Sey- mour, Charles Smith. George Blood good, and John Skinner remained on duty throughout the night. As has been the custom for many years, open house was held by the depart ment in its rooms in the town hall. Sandwiches, hot coffee, light drinks and cigars were dispensed. The com- mittee which made the arrangements consisted of Edward Madeley, John Skinner, and Melvin Hart
 Excitement at Stand
 Shortly before midnight last eve- ming, a rowing Roman candle fell among an assortment of fireworks on stand in front of the Palace of Sweets and for a short time miniature bombardment took place. The sparks from the candle lighted the collection of fireworks and soon Roman candles, sky rockets and other pieces raised a merry tune as they shct left and right.
 Many Minor Injuries
 The doctors of the town were kept busy yesterday caring for patients whos had minor powder burns from fireworks. Two accidents occurred in the morning at the home of Leon Spencer of S5 West Main street within short space of time. His son, Ralph, 10. shot himself through the left hand, injuring the fragments painfully. Shortly afterwards Bob- by Spencer, l 6 months old. fell from the second story of the house. Both were attended by pr. Lawrence H. Frost. The baby. as far as could be determined by examination, escaped uninjured.
 Shortly before midnight last eve ming, Charles E. Smith of 425 West Main street, New Britain, received painful injuries to his leg when a cannon exploded on Whiting street. His leg was badly burned and ex- animation showed that a small bone in the leg was fractured. Dr. Frost attended him. Mir. Smith was re- ported as being comfortable today. One of the most serious accidents of the day was sustained by Miss Helen Broden of Prentice street. A pistol exploded in her hand and the slug struck her in the abdomen. Frank Radcliffe of Bohemia street was cut about the head when he was struck by a toy airplane yesterday morning. Dr. Cook took one stitch to close the wound. He also attend , ed Miss Broden.
 Other cases reported during the day were as follow: William Paln blank cartridge; Frank Roberts of ] Prentice street, shot in hand with blank cartridge; Corinne DeLorm of Pierce street, powder burns under left eye; Chester Dunzzwok of South. ington, shot in hand with blank cartridge; Benjamin, Paul of Neal | court finger shot with blank cart ridge: John kempa of Pierce street, shot in hand with blank cartridge. Brings S2,00O Suit
 Claiming that she was fraudulent l ly induced to purchase 200 shares Of valueless stock of the Monroe Stores
 Inc, of Quincy. Mass. at $S.50 a share through it's agent. w. A. Nash Co.,, of Boston, Mrs. Nellie H. Keel | ing of Plainville has sued them for 1 S2,00O damages in the court Of con- .non pleas through her attorney Donald Gaffney of New Britain. Carnival Committees selected Brock Barnes post, American Le-