New Britain herald., 1929-06-10

She leaves seven children. pr. Thomas Ryan of Waterbury. Ed ward Ryan of Middletown and Will liam Ryan of Hartford. .drs. Peter Warren. Mrs. J. A. Moore. Miss Katherine Ryan and Miss Bertha Ryan. the last four of Kensington; also Is grandchildren and three great-grandchildren Funeral ar- are incomplete.
 Traffic Conditions Heavy
 Traffic on the Berlin turnpike was very heavy yesterday afternoon and last night but moved along at a fast rate of speed. No serious ac- cidents were reported to the police and no arrests were made. Several slight bumps were called to their at- tention.
 Visit Berlin
 George Barton and Jack Decker of Salisbury were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Colby of Berlin over the weekend.
 Elton Homestead Razed
 Fire last night destroyed the old Elton homestead in the Blue Hills section of the town, owned at pres- ent by Anthony Bakanus. The old stone chimney is left standing today, all that remains of one of the oldest houses in the town. The lack of wa ter and the start that the fire had for the total loss of the About a year ago the barn on the property was destroyed by fire with a loss of 33.0O0. The loss yesterday was estimated at about $7.0O0. of which s3.0OO was covered by insurance.
 Chairman James J. Butler of the New Britain fire board today contra dicted statements that the New Britain department had been called. He said that the department was un- aware of the fire until calls came asking the location of it.
 Due to the location Of the house. which is about three miles from the there was no water for the depart mcnt to use. it was not called.
 A delay Of about IS minutes was caused when two girls refused to give up telephone line on which they were talking. A neighbor went to the home of R. g. Dean, about 4 mile from the fire. to get to phone. The girls were talking and when told that an emergency call had to be made, stated that their money was as good as anyones. An effort is be- ing made by Fire Warden Louis Griffith to learn who they were.
 The fire was discovered earlier fin the afternoon and at that time was thought 10 have been put out. Bakanus had chooped through the floor of the house to get at the fire. About four hours later the flames were noticed coming through the roof. having climbed up inside the walls. The house was too far gone for any aid at this time. It fs thought that the fire had been burn ing for some time before it had been the first time.
 According to Mir. Bakanus. the fire started from the explosion of an oil stove that had been burning dur ing the day. It was first discovered at about ! o'clock in the afternoon.
 ScNits Win Places
 Troop of Berlin. Boy Scouts or America. was defeated in the field dav meet held Saturday at Willow Brook park. Troop 1 of New Britain carried of the cup. this making the 1 5th time that 1t has been the ~'in- ner. It has won every year that the contest has been staged. Berlin came in first in the verbal message relay. Troop ss of Kensinxton won first in pacing and third in the verbal message relay.
 Seven room house kensinston. $40 or $50 month. Paying rent don't get you anywhere but if you buy house and pay $40 or $50 q month there will be a substantial amount left to pay on principal. Will be glad to show this property without obligation. Call after s p. m. H. C. Choskowski.-advt.
 Fast pcrian Items
 The Junior Girls club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at Community hall The evening program for the older girls will be held from to o'clock. the time being cut short as the benefit whist will be held at o'clock.