New Britain herald., 1929-08-14
MRS, MARY FLOOD
 CALLED BY DEATH One Days Illness Fatal to
 Woman in 90th Year WAS BORN IN IRELAND
American Legion Carnival to Open Tonight-Plans Completed For Alumni Association Banquet Personals-Other Items,

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 Mrs. Mary Flood, aged S9, of 33 East street, resident of Plainville for 40 years, passed away at her home at 2:30 o'clock this morning after a days illness. Her death was unexpected and came as a shock to her many friends.
 Although Mrs. Flood had been subjected to bad spells at various times during the past few years, she was never seriously ill or forced to remain in bed. She was around the house as usual Monday but remain | did not feel well. At o'clock she had a severe spell and her condi- 1 tion steadily declined, death com ing at 2;30 o'clock with all the members of her family grouped around her bedside. She was given the last rites of the Catholic church by Rev. Austin s. Munish of the l Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
 Mrs. Flood was a native of Ire land. She came to this country in 1889 and settled in Plainville, hav- ing been resident here ever since. She lived for about 3S years in the house in which she died. She was one of the pioneer memb bers of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. She lost her sight about seven years ago but did not let this handicap her as she came to know all her friends by the sound of their voices. Mrs. Flood was known to practi. cally all of the older residents o PlainNille and to many of tho younger generation Her death i. regarded as a loss to the town ant her passing will be mourned b, many.
 She is survived by one son, Hugl Flood of Plainville. and five daugh ters, Mrs. Bridget Wollenberg 0, Pennington, Mrs. Michael Scott o Bristol, and Misses Anna. Nellie an: Rose Flood of Plainvlle.
 Funeral arrangements ar incom. plete and are in charge Of the J M. Curtin company of New Britain Carnival Tonight
 The carnival to be conducted un. der the auspices of Brock -Barne. post, American Legion, will oper this evening on Whiting street ant Will continue for the remainder o the week. The Legion has secured , number of well 'nown feature. for the carnival and plenty of ac 2 ton and fun is promised for eaci l evening.
 Tonight Clevedore of New Yorl city, known for his fearlessness il = performing almost impossible stunts Will perform. His reputation 1 3 widespread in New York state an, the Legion is confident that he wi, give an exhibition of difficult stunt that will be worth watching.
 The Legion has also secured tn Eddy-Glover post fife and drur corps of New Britain to appear her. tonight. The visiting corps has bee, capturing prizes all over the stat TOT pest appearance and best play Ing. Its uniforms alone are treat consisting of silver helmets, re, coats, and white brooches. , Tomorrow evening a number O first class boxing matches will b. . held
 Final arrangements for the carni val were completed last evening . members of the Legion helping :r : the installmcnt of the booths, tents rr etc. It is hoped to make the carni val the most successful one i, c years. Posts in the Hartford count
 have been invited to attend. :, Driver Is Arrested
 While proceeding along th Q Plainville-New Britain highwa & last evening near White Oak pond a car operated by George NJ. Oken !. qust O. Plainville was struck by Il machine driven by Anthony Napol! r tano of Cherry street. New Britain
 The New Britain driver received a
 injury to his leg that necessitate