New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 22, 1922, Page 2

\ NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1922. CHARTER REVISERS BLOCK SEVENTH WARD PROPOSAL Relay races and other funny stunts for women, Is expected to be one of the edwning amusements of the eve- ning. The Y. M, ¢, A, will be thrown open for hawling, billiards, eto, W. ', Smith, of Hartford, a comedy magiclan, who s well knowi) in this city, will be the feature of the pro- gram, Years of Discuss Change in Council and Purchasing Agent— Covert and Alling Not Bound by Decisions. - Chl'i Stmas A proposal of several hundred res- idents of the Belvidere section of the city that the sixth ward be sub-divid- Stationery Dept. ed to provide for a seventh voting | district was unanimously rejected by Drug Co. | the charter revision committee at a 169-171 MAIN STREET | meeting held last night at the office named to work under the bullding commission, P, 8. McMahon felt one commission to be known as an electrical cémmis- slon ought to be formed to be In charge of all electrical work, Judge Kirkham felt the system 18 a good oné. On motion of A, N. Rutherford it was voted to have the chairman of the bullding commission and the elec- trical Inspector appear before the committee at its next meeting. | Pastpone Tax Changes. In the matter of semi-annual col- lection of taxes, changing the fiscal year and collecting of all revenue by one department, Judge Alling felt that the recommendations of the board of assessors might have bearing ‘on these questions, It was voted to lay the matter over until the assessors have been heard from. i At the mayor's suggestion it was decided that members of the commit- tee visit Springfield to study tax col- lection systems there, The trip will be made Thursday. The schoal committee will be asked to send a representative to a meeting to discuss the proposal as to the tise of schoolhouses for voting purposes. Change in Council Strength P, 8. McMahon and Mayor Paonesg spoke in favor of cutting down the member of the , touncil. M. Covert felt he would not like to “butt in.” Lawyer Ringrose anticipated that it would meet strong opposition. 1le asked what would be gained by “the reduction. Chairman Hall felt that the mem- bers would feel greater responsibiiity. Experience Fave Mado it Possible For us to Select STREET CHANGES IN SOUTHEAST FAVORED Board of Public Works Listens to Property Owners It was voted, at a meeting of the {board of public werks, held at the city hall last evening, to accept grade changes at the corner of Shuttle Meadow avenue and Lincoln street as|, proposed by City Engineer Joseph D, | Willlama,,_On Lincoln street the grade from Willow Brook to a point 200 feet south of Shuttle Meadow avenue will be made lower than the present adopted grade and the grade on Shuttle Meadow avenue from Mason avenue west to a point 450 feet from Lincoln street will also be made lower. fore the vote on the matter was taken several property owners from that section expressed ,their opinions. Five were in favor of the grade changes and three were opposed. May Buy Street Sweepers. A discussion was also held concern- ing the purchase of street sweepers for the city, it being announced by the engineer that a representative from the Elgin company will have a conference with him tomorrow = con- cerning the purchase. Another com- present Oply the Worth While —and after all, what other cigarette is . . so highly respected by s0 many men? the town of Berlin add also voted to . strike out of the charter a line which provides that one member of the health board be a practical plumber, It was voted to hear the representa- tives of several departmsnts that propose charter changes at the next meeting. The matter of reducing the numeri- cal strength of the common council, which has been before charter re- vision committees for sevefal years pust, was again taken up. It was de- cided to allow the matter to lay over to the next meeting, and in the mean- time an effort will be made to learn the sentiment of members of the council, When Chairman Hall brought wup the question of appointment by the Liccerr & Myers Tonacco Co. | of Mayor A. M. Paonessa, and pre- mded over by Chairman Edward F, Hull The committee approved a r(‘-d\x For Fall and Winter Grain Leather and Calfskin | tion to have the city police such parts of the Willow Brook park as lie in $750 $9 $10 $12. g L Lt ERT ) Renew your Red Cross membership. —advt Lady Wallace lodge No. 24, D. of will hold a regular m ng in t. n de Baptiste hall at 8 o'clock this ing. Headquarters for women's coats le-Leland's of course—advt. The golden rule degree will be ‘ked on .a class of candidates at he tegular bi-monthly meeting of ock Encampment Friday eve- ning. Members are especially urged to attend as the degree will be put on in full form, under the direction of Past Chief E. A. Danberg. Radlio sets and supplies at Morany’ Five candidates will be admitted to ; | board’s were tabled until final recom- O. F., Thursday evening. Noble Grand Bretschneider will conduct the work. After the meeting an old-fashioned . harvest lunch will be served in the § | banquet room. Bazaar, fobd and fancy articles sale, e«mf church, today, 3 p. m. to 9:30. {—advt. The Woman's Home Missionary .mociety of the First Congregational ¢charch, will hold an all-day sewing meeting Thursday. Members and friends are invited. Basket luncheon at noon. See Axelrod's Advt. on Page 2. —advt. When you see fine linen, beautiful glass and handsome silverware in the dining room, you may wager that you | will find Baker's Certified Flavoring police court judges of prosecuting at- torneys and by the mayor of a cor- poration counsel. Representative A. N. Rutherford moved for adjourn- ment and it was so voted. A communication was received from the police board stating that the commission has some changes to rec- ommend. The assessors sent in a similar note. The health board recommended that the provision requiring one mem- ber to be a plumber be stricken out. The board no longer has any power over plumbers, it was, stated. The water board reported that it has under consideration an amend- ment to tax past of the cost of water mains on abutting properties, Suggest Bond Increases. The public works board asked that the section relating to the city en- gineer be changed so that the official may hold effice during good behavior. The present system is to engage by contract. THe following increases in bonds were suggested: Sewer, $150,- 000 to $250,000; subway, $30,000 to $100,000; street, $105,000 to $250,000. It was also suggested that the sys- tem of street sprinkling assessment be changed because oil is being used more extensively, The committee voted to hear the board of assessors at next week's meeting. Representative .A. N. - Rutherford moved that 4he health board's sug- gestion be adopted.’ Covert and Alling Not¢ “Bound”, Judge B. W. Alling, representative- elect, informed the commission that, as representative-elect, he would not be bound by any vote of the com- mittee. Mayor Paonessa felt he would be /‘morally bound.” Both Judge Alling and - Senator- elect Richard Covert told the com- mittee that they would not be bound. After a discussion it was voted to have Health Superintendent Fred Lee appear before the committee at the next meeting to give his reason for denlrlng a change. ' In the matter of the public works board’'s recommendation, it was voted to have Chairman T. W. Crowe at the next meeting. The reports of the police and water | mendations are ready. Street Im | Corporation Counsel J. H. Kirkham submitted an article drawn at the re- |quut of E. W. Schuiltz relating to | streets laid out by land speculators, not graded or accepted by the city. The amendment would give the city the power to condemn the land, work a street and assess such damages or benefits as might be felt necessary. It was pointed out that lots had {been sold along such streets, the| rights of which were held by the speculator, and later it was neces- |sary to buy up the street. Some | streets have come into general use 'but are not now properly worked be- cause the cny has not a title to the street. P. 8. Mahon favored adoption of Mayor Paonessa thought a board of idea. ward and eliminate election. The latter proposal will not be pos- sible it was brought out because se- lectmen must be elected each year. Mr. McMahon thought the council members on the committee confer with their fellow council memn- bers and report at the next meeting. He moved that they constitute a com- this matter. It was decided to allow them to so act without the formality of a vote. In. the matter of dividing the sixth ward to provide for a seventh wara, Judge Alling moved that the proposi- tion be rejected. tax. mittee to look into alderman with the mayor pro tem. the presiding officer would be a good He would have three from 2ach the *off year” It was s0 voted. Purchasing Agent Lawyer Nair though detailed agent, Maine Woman Fasts in Heatless House With Temperature Near- ing the Freczing Point. Skowhega, Me., Louis C. Briton of this place entered yesterday upon the second week of a “hunger strike” undertaken, she has announced, in the hope of winning back the affections of her husband, who has brought suit for Neighbors who called last night at the farm house where thd woman lives alone said the strain of hunger and cold was becoming apparent in her appearance. Doing without heat as well as food, Mrs. Britton remained for days alone in the farm house, with the perature hovering a short of freeing point. men who visited the place after hear- ing the story of the “hunger strike,” built a fire in a stové and called in a Neighbors have kept the fire going, and have arranged that the | woman will have company at night. First Selectman Clyde H. Smith and a district nurse called at the farm this afternoon, but failed to Mrs. Britton to break her long fast.| physician. Nov. should in- formation should be received before action was taken on a purchasing Members first desired to hear E, W. Christ on the matter. Mr. McMahon thought the voters| should have more power over schools when Judge Kirkham said an agent could not buy school supplies. Mayor Paonessa thought the school tax should be separated from general Mr, McMahon reminded this is now showing on tax bills. Mr. Covert could see no advantage. Mr. McMahon felt the local system is a good one but one that requires “too much jack.” On motion of A. N. Rutherford the meeting was adjourned. ON HUNGER STRIKE TO RETAIN HUBBY the that 22.—Mrs. divorce. tem- few degrees Newspaper- induce pany is also negotiating for the sale. Plans are to be drawn up for a shed in Which to store street and other city equipment, the board voting to rent a shed on Stanley street for storage house until a permanent structure is completed. Mr. Williams saild that the equipment is at pres- ent out-of-doors and subjected to the weather. A hearing into the matter of rais- ing the present low point on Farm- ington avenue near Allen street so as to give sewer service northerly on Farmington avenue will also be given in the near future. The city engineer was instructed to prepare a plan for the proposed ex- tension of Dwight street to Jubilee and to take up the matter with . the park board. The extension of Dwight street would do away with the double turn that vehicles now have to take in order to get to Jubilee strect. - N Street Lights. A number of petitions were brought forward, the greater share of them being for street lights. Al with the exception of one were accepted, lights being granted on Everett street, at the corner of Sunrise avenue and Market Istreet, on Ledgecrest avenue and near 260 Hunter Road. A petition was also received asking that a light be installed in front of the residence of Mrs. A.,J. Hart\on Hamilton street. However, this was held over for in- spection. The Southern New England Tele- phone company presented a petition for placing six néw poles on Linwood street, so that a fire box may be in- stalled at the Children’s Home. This petition was granted. A 'resolution, brought forward from the common council that a sufficient sum to lay a semi-permanent pave- ment on Stanley street between Chest- nut ‘and Ellis be included in the budget, was laid over for the budget discussion. Stanley Hellberg, an employe, pe- tittoned for an increase in salary from $800 to $1,000. This case was laid over for the consideration of the sal- ary committee. No Limit to Engineer’s Term. Several tharter changes were drawn up by the chairman and the city en- gineer and were brought up for dis- cussion at the meeting. Among them was the changing of the- present clause to read: “The city engineer may be removed for cause by the board and with the approval of the mayor.” The board approved of the changes. Regarding the proposed cutting of a part of Central Park and the ex- tension of Church street, no action was taken, although several members seemed to think that it is a good idea. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stewart of 14 Orange street wish to announce the approaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Maisie, to Walger Peterson of 77 Pleasant street. The wedding will take placc on New Year's day. Naugatuck Valley, director of the Y. M. C. A, and was a member of Cen- tennial lodge, No. 118, New Britzin Masons. He was also treasurer of the Rawlpulg Co., of New York. ‘“His death is deeply mourned by & host of friends to whom he had en- deared himself through his very courteous and affable manner. In his passing the city has lost one of its splendid and substantial citizens who was held by all in the highest re- spect and esteem.” The “Sentinel” also comments edi- torially on Mr. Carter’s ing: “Hedley P. Carter, whose sudden death early this morning shocked the people of Ansonia, has been a resi- dent’ of the city but little over five years, yet, in that brief space, had so identified himself with the industrial and civic life of the community as to become one of its best beloved and respected leaders. As president of the Chamber of Commerce he had op-' [ portunity to give of the best that was in him for the advancement of the city and its interests. Not less well known and highly appreciated was SQUIBB WEEK OVEMBER 19th to 25th will be Squibb Weel:. Be sure to visit r store then. A full- e, fifty-cent tube of Sqnibb'&r Magnesia eam given free with each one- dollar purchase of Squibb Products, such !f;* Hi i Esis Wo recommend Squibb’s Housebold Products "‘I&:E AN ADDITIONAL OFFER FOR THE BALANCE OF THE death, say- i his position in the city and the sutc 8 industrial life. i “Of modest and retiring nature, Mr. (Jarfie? cared little for popular plau- dits. His sense of duty, however, was 80 strong, that he always yielded to the summons to-serve where service would be of advantage to his fellow men and of benefit to the cgmmunity. The city of Ansonia lokes by his death one of the men upon whom it most relied for wise counsel, for devoted service all good Chuses.” AN OLD TIME MEDICINE SALE THURSDAY—FRIDAY—SATURDAY HOW MANY DO YOU WANT AT THESE LOW PRICES Boric Acid Chalk, Precipt. Powdet ......... Cream of Tartar ....... Epsom Salt ........ Rochelle ‘Salt .......covovevnen. 402, Sodium Bicarbonate Sugar of Milk ................16 oz Zinc Stearate ......... Glycerin , 3 Gl%'cerm and Rose Water . 0il; Castor ........ Solution, Dobell’s .. Spirit Am. Aromatic . Tincturé lodine ........ Witch Hazel . y Glycerin Sup., Ing. Pills.” Blaud’s Rubbiag Alcohol Rhinitis Tabs., Half Strength . Cascara Tublets, 5 gmins vee s 2100’8 PRI, von 4 02, ...16 0z. 2 for 25¢ 17¢ 10c . ° A45¢ 2 for 25¢ 17¢ 17c 17¢ i | S 21c . 13¢, 39¢ 15¢ 15¢ 3% 17e 17¢ 0Z« vov 4oz 4 oz. 4 oz. 8 oz. vasaes e 2 0% .16 oz 12's 100’s 16 oz. .100's ~ Clark & Bramerd s Drug Store— . 181 MAIN STREET Y SayDad, What Does Motlier_Me,anf To You This Thanksgiving Day? - She knows this is a day of rest for you—BUT, is it going to be one for her? Half of life’s battles would be easy or at least, comparatively so, IF we fully prepared ourselves for their happening. Half of mother’s work on Thanks- giving Day would be comparatively easy IF we took some of the burdens away from her by preparlng. ahead of ‘time. Dad, if you ‘don’t want a worn out mather for a companion with you and the rest of the family Thanks- giving dinner, wouldn’t it be a good stunt to ‘lug’ home the turkey and other vegetables; cream.and candy for generous support of | The effort of a physician had previ- ously failed. The husband, who lives on &n adjoining farm, refused to discuss his wife's action, referring all questioners to his attorney. Extracts in the pantry. At all good | the proposal. Judge Alling felt it was somewhat of a radical change. In reply to a question of Chairman Hall, Judge Kirkham said the matter is not one that might be covered by ordinance. and other delicacies AFTER you have dotie the shop- ping from HER list? You'll still have your day of rest. .She’ll be able to join you during part of it. Her cares will be lessened. Your joys will be greater. Isn’t it a good bargain? Take her list NOW and run through HEDLEY P, GARTER S LAID AT REST Household it Dr. C. W. Vivian Extractions X-Rays Nitrous Oxide Oxygen 52 Main St. New Britain! .Good Things to Eat Classification 62 On The Want Adv. Pages. Order Your Turkcy Now. i |Berlin and prosecute in Jawyer Elias T. Ringrose felt was a good idea. He felt the Bron- son Heights tract in particular would be benefited. P. 8. McMahon moved acceptance of the suggestion and it was so voted. Police Part of Berlin. At the mayor’'s request the corpor- ation counsel presented an article re- lating to the policing of Willow Brook |park in that section that is in the Town of Berlin. If adopted, the city would have the |power to make arrests in the Town of the local courts. This relates only to cases arising out of misdemeanors commit- ted in the park, 20 acres of which is in Berlin, Lawyer D. L. acceptance of the resolution and was so voted. Proposed changes in the electrical inspecting system were discussed. The electrical inspector now works under, the police, fire and building commis- stons, ' A proposal has been made that an eclectrical commission be formed, the employes of that board working|* Nair moved for the it STANLEY MEMORIAL NIGHT Comedy Magician, Relay Races for Women, Bowling, Tug of War, ctqg, At Y. M. C. A. Tonight. The age old game, without which uo picnie, indoor or outdoor, would be complete, will take place this evening A. when married men will cross bats with single men at the Stanley Memorial church night. game will be played in the and will be part of the program of the first of a series of church social nights being conducted by General H. Barnes and his as- at the Y, M, C, Secretary sistants. A tug of war between the old tim- ers and the youths, is the next fea- ture on the program, ! Physical Director Joseph Hergstrom, who has charge of the program. The young men of the church have Been divided into two basketball teams cnlllng themselves the "Blues.” that a bullding electrical inspector be [ ning. GARETH HUGHES A BESSIE N D C. LOVE according “Reds"” and the These teams will contest ror on fire and police matters, only, and |basketball supremacy rl‘rlng the eve- The Y gym to \Many New Britain Friends at Puneral Services in Ausonia- The funcral of Hedley P. Carter, formerly of this city, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, 24 North Cliff street, Ansonia, many New Britain friends being in attendance at the services, which were conducted by Rev. E. B. Schmitt, rec- tor of the Episcopal church in An- sonia. Mr. Carter's death caused universal sorrow in the city in which he was making his home. The Ansonia "Sen- tinel,” in its m’wu story of his death, M)d “During even so short a residence in Ansonia, Mr. Carter rose to & po- sition of prominence in this commun- “lity and became identified with and was a strong factor in all those forces which go for the uplift and upbuild- ing of the community. He was an ex- president of the Ansonia Chamber of Commerce, vice-president of the In- dustrial assoclation of the Lower o “FORGET-ME-NOT Ther- mometer (Value 75¢) with each $1.00 worth of purchases We have only a limited amount of these thermometers on hand. Come early AXELROD’S PHARMACY Park, cor. 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