New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 17, 1917, Page 10

SIDEWALK GASOLINE TANK OBJECTED 10, Public Works Board Considers Petitions Too Numerous With Chairman E. N. Humphrey presiding, the board of public works met last evening at 7:30. At 8 o’clock hearings on proposed , improvements were heard and shortly after a move ‘was made to adjourn. During the eve- ning matters were carried along with sclocklike precision. and nothing but routine business transacted. \ A letter in the form of a complaint , t0 the effect that two property own- €rs on Hart street had not built their Wwalks was read. It was signed by Other property owners on the street. Investigation showed that the Hart street men had been granted 4 delay but that the time had been up for a year or so. It was voted that the | olty engineer have the city contractor ' put the walks in by November 1. A petition was received for a cinder walk on the North side of Winthrop #treet between Linwood and Vance ! mtreets, The walk will be installed before November 1. A hearing will be given on a peti- "tion for a sewer in Broad street from Curtis street to the corner of Clinton and Bennett streets. Signed by Rev. Charles Coppens, E. B. Ninill and Dr. B. D. Radcliffe, a petition was received from George Glidden asking permission to install a gasoline tank in front of 108 Franklin i8quare. Those who signed the peti- ition stated that they did not object to the tank being put in. . Petition Refused. “Are we going to alldw everyone to put in these tanks?” queried Chairman Humphrey. “We must take some ac- tion and now is the time for the board and the common council to say how far property owners can go with these tanks and pumps.” Mr. Hum- phrey further stated that he was in favor of having those who owned gar- ages and supply stations installing the pumps. “Agents for the pumps are of- ten back of the petition rather than the petitioners themselves,” he said. This petition was rejected once before and permission was given to with- draw. A petition was received for recon- sideration of an order to have a con- crete wal klaid on the South side of Horden street as there are no houses on that side of the street. Clerk Em- met informed the board that one man on that street expects to go to Camp ON THEIR HONEYMOON AFTER BEING MARRIED BY TELEPHONE Dan Cupid is still being taught a few tricks that are left in the bag. Lieut. James O. Taylor of the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh infantry showed him a few things in the game of love. Lieutenant Taylor met Miss Ruby R. Knight three years ago and they planned to wed. But army or- ders put the space between the United States and China between them and marriage was off for a while. Lieu- tenant Taylor was transferred a short time ago and was sent to his post with the One Hundred and Sixty- seventh. He feared that his regi- ment would be sent abroad before he had the opportunity to marry sweetheart, and so thought of the long distance telephone. He called up | Miss Knight at her home in Bain- ( bridge, Ga., and she soon had a min- ister by her side. The ceremony was ,xepeated over the ’phone and they | were pronounced man and wife. Then | Mrs. Taylor hurried North and the happy pair are now honeymooning | “somewhere.” Devens son and is not in favor of hav- ing the walk put in. The matter was referred to the engineer with orders to report later after making an inves- tigation. To fill up the gap between 97 and 129 Lawlor street on the east side of the thoroughfare it was voted to have a concrete walk laid there before No- vember 20. It was voted to extend the water main on Brighton street a distance of 150 feet. As the result of the board having made recently a trip of inspection and having determined locations a num- ber of new street lights will be in- stalle It was voted to have a dead tree in front of 140 Whiting street re- moved. Engineer Hall that amiesite pavement be laid at once on Lake street between High and Wash- ington streets and informed the board that the council had advised proceed- ing with the work. The contract was awarded to the Connecticut and Rhode Island company at $2.40 per square vard. The “New Haven” is to pay three-quarters of the cost. It was decided to have a hearing on a petition received from Frank Mank- evieczy asking that the ten foot bui recommended , his | THE MERCIAL = TCow United A The determined aim of every citizen of the U. 8. A. should be straight at the mark of democracy. Let it be accurate and -juick in action by subscribing to the Second Liberty Loan Bonds now. They are in denominations of $60 to $1,000 and pay 4 per cent interest. ing line on Booth street be reduced for 100 feet as he wishes to build a block on the street and cannot do it with the ten foot building line. It was resolved to take advantage of the appropriation of $20,000 from | the state for highway work. A hearing was given on the pro- posed sprinkling of Hart street from Lincoln street to Corbin avenue. Al- though no property owners were present, Clerk Emmett reported sev- eral property owners in favor of the proposed plan. It was voted to have the sprinkling done. A hearing was held for the pro- posed taking of land on Stanley street for the establishment of street lines. Among those present at the hearing were Assistant Treasurer F. M. Holmes of the North & Judd Mfg. Co. and Secretary G. S. Kimball of the American Hardware corporation, who said that there respective con- cerns would not oppose it. James M. Curtin, Anna Riordan and others were opposed. W. L. Hatch of the City Realty Co. was reported by the city engineer as expecting damages for taking land on the west side and would not pay benefits or damages on the east side. The engineer said that lines are drawn for a 50-foot street, 30 feet from curb to curb and that the street is now 23 feet from curb to curb. Chairman Humphrey wa: r of adopting the new PRUDENTIAL OUTFITTING CO. 9 Washington Place. South of R. R. Tracks. Rear of 310 Main St. ‘We have on hand a complete line of Men’s Suits. A large variety of the latest fall styles of Ladies’ Suits, Coats, Dresses and Furs. Also a complete line of Children’s Suits. We solicit your charge account. $1.00 A WEEK | PRUDENTIAL OUTFITTING C0. 9 WASHINGTON PLACE. (South of R. R. Tracks. Rear of 310 Main St.) A. M. Welinsky, Mgr. referring the matter to the board of compensation and assessment for as- sessment of benefits and damages. On suggestion of the engineer the lines as shown on the map were adopted for the east side and the matter of new lines on the west side was al- lowed to stand as it is for the pres- ent. The engineer was instructed to lay a curb from High street to the new layout on Lake street. Members of the board thought an offer of 10 cents per square yard to keep the pavements on East Main street and Arch street in condition for two years too high. The guar- antee expires this year. The offer T/OSES LICENSE FOR YEAR. Howard Marvin of Bridgeport, fined $80 and costs last week for reck- (less driving on Main street has had his operator’s license sus- pended for one year by Automo- bile Commissioner Robbins S. Sto- eckles. At present Marvin is work- ing out his fine in jail. TO SEW FOR SOLDIERS. All members of New Britain Circle, Companions of the Forest, are invited | to meet on Friday afternoon at the | home of Mrs. Roger Brewin of Dewey street, corner Smalley street, to sew for the soldiers at Camp Devens, Ayer Mass. Safe Ntk Infants and Invnhdu HORLICK’S:, THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK Rich milk, malted , in powder form For mfmu, £ asdgrowing children. Pure nutrition, upbuilding the whole body. Invigorates nursing mothers and the More nutritious than tea, coffee, egs. 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