Connecticut western news., 1901-03-21
NORFOLK.

Fred Cobb of West Norfolk has been
visiting relatives in New Haven for a
few days.
Mr. Bridgman, who has been spend
ing few days in New York, has return
ed.
It is said that Representative Null
vile is opposed to the completion of
the Tariffville branch of the Central
New England Railroad. just on what
grounds Mr. Mulville bases his opposi-
ton we do not know. We do not be-
lieye for q moment that he can think
that such legislation would be harmful
tc Norfolk or to Northwestern Connec-
ticut. Under these circumstances as
public servant representing an inhuen-
cial constituency, constituency which
desires that this legislation go through,
il would be political suicide to vote
contrary to the wishes of the people to
whom he owes his election. Further
more, Mr. Mulville is democrat, and
the slogan of the Democratic party dur
ing the last campaign was "down with
the trusts" Should our representative
cast his vote in favor of the New York
& New Haven Railroad he would only
aid this giant monopoly in It's efforts to
stide healthy competitor. In fact he
would be voting contrary to the princi-
pies of the Democratic party.
We notice in last weeks issue of the
News an article in effect which says,
that ''an effort is to be made to secure
franchises for the purpose of building
an electric railroad which will pass
through a number of towns in this Sec
ton including Norfolk" We are of the
opinion that q majority of the people
here do not wish trolley. The bust
lie necessity, and there are many of us
including our summer guests who are
opposed to such an innovation because
We believe that it would destroy the
beautiful rural simplicity OF our town.
Now to be practical we do not believe
such an enterprise would be financial
success. And no one would be 80 fool
isb as to put his hard earned dollars in
to non paying concern. We trust
that the day is far distant when the troll
ley shall invade Norfolk.
The personal property of the late Hi.
ram Wheeler estate will be sold at pub
lie auction on Saturday. March %.
1t is said that the Winsted Angora
Goat 90. has been considering the ad-
visibility of purchasing the Lyman
Tibbals farm in South Norfolk for the
purpose Of raising animals for the mar
ket
It is reported on good authority that
the Norfolk Electric Light and Power
Go. is planning to occupy the old axle
shop. This certainly would be an ideal
location as there is good water power
which would no doubt render better
service than the gasoline engine system
now employed. The company could
then easily supply Canaan with electric
lights.
Mr. Bishop has removed from the
south part of the town.
Mr. Frink has purchased the Crumt
place.
A large audience listened to the re-
hearsal given in the Village Hall las
Friday evening by the Glee Club. Sc
lection from ''The Creation" Glees ano
other pieces were sung. Duets fol
piano-forte and organ were very beauti
fully rendered by Miss Fales and Nj
Paine.
There was social given by the Y. P
8. @. e. Tuesday evening at the Ed
ridge gymnasium.
The Robbins School will close toda,
for weeks vacation.
The voters in the Center
School district held meeting at the
school building Saturday evening fo
the purpose of deciding whether kin
dergarten department should be opened