New Britain herald., 1929-07-05
CELEBRATION HERE
 FREE OF DISORDER
Expected Disturbances Fail to
 MaterialiZe;; No Arrests
MANY MINOR INJURIES
Local woman Brings Large Suit Chamber of Commerce Meeting
 Tonisht-Program for Burning of A. M l.. Zion Church Mortgage.

Old traditions in Plainvi1le were shattered on the night of July 5 when the usual evening of fights, disturbances, and rowdyism failed to materialize for the first time in years. The streets resounded with the noise from exploding fireworks from early in the evening, but the celebrators enjoyed themselves in an orderly manner and did little to cause police action. AS usual, the center of the town was the greatest celebration, but the usual large gangs from nearby towns were miss- ing, with the result that the local boys enjoyed themselves without do- ing personal damage to the property of the merchants as has been the case in other years.
 Constable George Schubert stated today that he considers it one of the most orderly and quletest celebra- tions that Plainville has witnessed in years. He and his staff of special of- ficers were seldom called upon to stop any disturbance. Two state po- licemen patrolled the center of the town on motorcycles. The visiting
 officers were the victims of many
 tricks, being subjected to a barrage
 of firecrackers as they rode around the streets.
 The town officials expressed themselves as being well pleased
 with the turn of events this year.
 Everybody agrees that the town 1 heard plenty of noise, possibly even
 more than in former years, but all
 are satisfied that the efficient work | of the local constables, together with | the cooperation of the celebrators. helped Plainville from receiving a | black mark.
 Few People Ducked
 Evidently the warning issued by | Prosecutor Charles F. Conlon, after
 a conference with Constable Schu- bert, that all persons caught ducking people in the water trough in front of the Baptist church would be ar
 rested and prosecuted took effect be-
 cause the trough was practically i abandoned during the entire eve
 ming. Two or three received wettings | in the trough, but after the officers
 came on duty there was no sign of | enforced duckings. Many traditions
 are based around the trough but, | like the fights were forced to make
 way for law and order. Large crowds ! gathered in the center and set off | tireCrackers to their hearts content i but merchants were able to keep
 their establishments open without fear of personal or property dam- age.
 Barber Pole Destroyed.
 The only case of property dam 1 age reported to the police was by l Frank Reale, proprietor of the bar
 Der shop next to Thralls drug store. Some time during the celebration before the Fourth. the electric bar l Der pole in front of the establish
 ment was completely destroyed. evil i dently by a large 'thunderbo olt"
 cracker, It is mystery how the pole could be so completely shattered without blowing out windows in the vicinity or causing personal injury. l No trace can be found of a large | metal cap that was on the top of the | pole. giving police the idea that the "thunderbolt' cracker used to de- | stroy it was very powerful.
 No one has been found who wit
 messed the explosion, and Constable | George Schubert is conducting an | investigation following a complaint | by Mir. Reale. Nothing but the base
 of the pole remains. Mir. Reale esti-
 mates his loss at s1o5 and states he
 will give a reward to anyone furnish 1 ing information concerning those | who destroyed it.
 Bells Ring Out
 Shortly before midnight the town l resounded with the peals of some of | the church bells, but they soon died
 out, the celebrators evidently becom-