New Britain herald., 1930-08-19

noon and indicated that they would continue until the record set by the Condcn road aggregation was brok- en. The teams are genuine rivals and are in the race for honors.
 Hortons May Clinch Title
 The Horton Manufacturing com pany nine of the City Twilight league may Clinch the title of the loop for the current season if it de- feats the Lutherans at East Bristol this evening. In the event that the manufacturers whip the German nine tonight and win the loop crown it is intended, according to Manager Arthur Fob, that they challenge and arrange for game with one of the teams in the City Baseball league. Tonights battle will commence at 6;3O o'clock, Phil Geiger officiating.
 Bremen Raise Funds
 Assistant Fire Chief Morgan Far rell received considerable praise from fellow fire fighters after q slight conflagration had damaged the home of Mrs. Nellie NJ. Fuller at 105 South Elm street shortly after 9 o'clock last night and he collected SIP 10 aid the woman and her chil- dren. Mrs. Fuller's husband has been dead for three years and she has been forced to support herself and children on S6 8 week. remuneration received from Bristols charity de- partment N
 The fire at Mrs. Fuller's residence started when gasoline, procured by one, of her children at a nearby gasoline station, exploded when poured into lighted kerosene lamp. She, according 10 hremen, was who'll ly unaware of the fact that the fuel used was gasoline. When the lamp exploded she, with three year old son in her arms, shouted alarm to her other children and fled out Of the structure SO that no harm would befall them. Neighbors, hearing the report of the explosion, summoned Squad A and Hose Company No. l, which responded and quickly ex- tnguished the flames with chemi- calls.
 Inability to pay an electric light bill caused the light company to turn off Mrs. Fuller's electricity recently Since that time she had utilized a kerosene lamp. Deputy Chief Far rell, after last nights fire. obtained new lamp for Mrs. Fuller and fill cd it with the desired fuel,
 Police Examine Lights
 State police last night launched campaign against defective head lights on automobiles driving through this city and distributed q number of tags asking motorists 10 have their lighting equipment fix ed and report afterwards at police headquarters. Many of the motor cal operators were caught by surpise by the police.
 A campaign against defective bakes waged by local and state police last week was concluded Saturday in a successful manner with the notification of several drivers tc have their brakes adjusted.
 Mason Shatters Mark
 Carl Mason. noted outboard motor boat racer of this city, broke the worlds record in Class F3 al the an. nual outboard races held in Rec Bank, \. J., over the past weekend it has been reported here. The news was despatched to this city to tn, father Of the famed driver by Ma son, who said in a telegram that h, took first place in the F3 division il addition 10 shattering the world mark. His time in the race was 43.; miles an hour, remarkably fast wheI it is considered that the engine useC in his boat is much smaller thai those used generally in F classers.
 Glass Pane Smashed
 A group of youngsters attempted 10 force their way into the pop corn emporium of Sam Armatas al 100 Main street last night but were deterred when pane of plate glass smashed beneath their weight, loca, police report. Armatas returned tc his place of business later in the evening and discovered the attempt cd break. While he was there the boys once more tried to force the door and were nearly appFehendcd The Vandals. police report. are known to Armatas, who will assist 1T their capture.
 Carpenters Pleased
 Officials Of the local carpenters union have expressed their appre- citation through the press of the fact that .. Funk and Son called fol only local bids on the constructor Of a new business building on Pros. poet street. The unemployment sit. nation, they contend, will be greatly relieved by the inception Of thi' spirit.
 Bristol Notes
 Sergeant William Cunningham o, the Washington. D. C.. police de. partment is visiting at the home oi his parents. Mir and Mrs William Cunningham of Woodland street.
 Robert NJ. Sitney of the Centra Drug company, according 10 reports has purchased the McHueh phar. macy at Pennington avenue and Main street, West Hartford,
 Councilman and Mrs Charles F Anderson of Goodwin street and Mir and Mrs. George J. I.acourse ot George street will spend the next ten days motoring through New Hampshire, Maine. Vermont and Canada.