The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-03

Frank Kazeiseic, 46, of New Milford, arraigned on charge of robbery with violence before Judge Frederick Peasley in superior court yesterday, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to states prison from four to five years. He was arrested February 18th, following an alleged assault on Julius Grin. kowski of New Milford, and ac. cused of taking $305 from Grin- was later recovered.
 Irving G. Watkins, a Canaan negro, 4S, was sentenced to nine months in Litchfield county jail after he had pleaded guilty to a. charge of carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded not guilty to an aggravated assault charge which was nolled.
 Edward w. McGinnis, 55, of North Canaan, accused of man. slaughter received a nolle. The charge arose from the death of a sister, Mrs Elizabeth Barreotis, who was killed in a fall from the porch of her home on the Canaan Ashley Falls road, January 24th. It had been alleged that McGinnis, in an argument over the possession of a snow shovel, pushed her off the porch. She suffered a frac- tured skull in the fall. Coroner Lester w. Schaefer, following an inquest, found McGinnis criminal ly responsible.
 In court, States Attorney Will liam Blodgett stated that he be- lieved the accused worthy of leniency. Judge Peasley said the defendants good record for the past six years entitled him to a nolle, and this was entered on the court record.
 Kennedy Pleads Guilty
 William c. Kennedy, Jr, of Tor rington, pleaded guilty in superior court yesterday morning to charge of manslaughter resulting from the death of T. James Lyons, Jr, also of Torrington. Kennedy will appear in court Tuesday, April 30th, when sentence will be pro- nounced by Judge Frederick Peas ley. Two additional charges against Kennedy were nolled on recommendation of States Attor- ney William Blodgett. The charg- es were carrying 8 concealed weap- on and assault with a dangerous weapon.
 Lyons was shot by Kennedy the evening of December list, 1884, in Torrington while both youths were visiting mutual friend. Lyons fell to the floor badly wounded and was given emergency treat ment by Dr Thomas J. Danaher, before being removed to the Char lotte Hungerford hospital. He died two, days later but was able to give police authorities a statement. After investigation of the case, Coroner Lester Schaefer of Win sted reported that, in his opinion, Kennedy was negligent and caro- tess in his use of loaded gun, though he believed that there was no indication of reconciliation on Kennedys part. He was bound over to the superior court in $5,- 900 bond, and this bond is con- tinued until April 30th.
 Maude Harris Inferred
 Funeral services for Miss Maude Harris of Meadow street, who died Saturday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs Marlor in Stratford, were held to-day from St MichaerS church following prayers at the Yamily residence. The Rev Will liam J. Brewster officiated and burial took place in the family plot in East cemetery. At the service, Mrs W. R. Fenton' of Torrington sang '1rhe City Four-Square which was followed by a choir rendition of Abide With Me-" There was a large profusion of floral tributes : and great number of friends att tended.
 The joint meeting of the mems and womens forums will be held at Spring Hill Friday evening at & o'clock. Dr Henry Noble Mac Cracken, president of Vassar col lege. will address the meeting. Dr MacCracken's topic will be Three Values: Learners, Learning and the Thing Learner" The hostesses for the forum gathering will be Mrs John Lancaster, Miss Alice Kingsbury and Mrs James McF. Baker.
 Riddles Minstrel Given
 The Litchfield grammar school will present Plantation Minstrel this afternoon for the entertain ment of the lower grades and Ban tam school. The three part chorus directed by Mrs w. W. Kelly, will sing plantation songs. Pupils taking special roles are as follows: Aunt billy, Julia Macejka; Uncie Toby, Jane Brennan; Brother Mos- es, Herman Hermenau, Bill North, John Simoncelli, Joe Rolli, Billy Brennan, William Miles, James FL nan, Douglas Smart. Piccaniniy girls: Laura Griffin, Jean French, Shirley Prindle, Estelle Harris, Phyllis Gray and Martha Artikes. Cake walk: Lena Da Ross, Dor othy Morgan, Jane Brennan, Julia Macejka, Alica Richards, Kitty Bates, Frances Harnicar, Olga Schutt, Caroline Murphy, Jennie and Anna Shuhi and Alaine Fritz. Clog dance, Picaninny boys, taught by Jack Riley; Dixie frolic coach ed by Miss Beckwith, consists of Marylou Baldwin, Nora Rogers, Mary Knox, Sue August, Carolyn Fischer, Catherine Nonaha. Alice Doane and Justine Brennan; tumb- iers, directed by Michael Fabbri are Alfred Baldwin, Bobby Big low, Malcolm Ouellette, Michael Shuhi, Albert DaRoss, Joseph Rolli and William Neller.
 The entertainment will be pre- sented Thursday evening at 7:45 in the Center school auditorium for the public and will be followed by dancing, music being furnished by the Blue Knights.
 Birthday Party Enjoyed
 A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs Frank Zeig- Ter, Jr, Monday evening at her home on Torrington road. with the following guests: MT and Mrs Henry Weeks of Bantam, Mir and Mrs Treadwell Weeks, MT and Mrs Raymond Jennings of Northfield, IT.. A HY~ IA sa