Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
MORE PAY FOR POLICE.
Alderman Larue Will Ask Next Coun,
 ciI Meeting to Grant Advance.

There was considerable business for the common council to transact at it's regular May meeting, although none of the matters were of prime import anCe. Alderman Omer Larue, M. D., served notice that at the next meeting, to be held May 21, he will seek to have the pay of the police sergeant and pa- trolmen increased from $2 per day, as at present, to s225 It is believed that the plan to increase the pay of the po- lice officers will not be opposed.
 A petition was received from resi- dents of Freemont street asking that the council authorize the laying of curbing on both sides of that thorough fare from Pleasant to Center streets. This petition was referred to the high way committee.
 The council authorized the purchase of 1000 feet of hose for the fire depart ment, and voted to meet the cost of placing curbing about the plot for the soldiers monument on Grove street. The police committee reported to the meeting that the new prisoners cells for the police station in the municipal building have been shipped and may be expected to arrive at any time. Sev- eral requests were received for build ing pern3ts, none for important struc- lures.
 Rain Delays Work.
 When it does not rain. which is not very often, the sewer excavators are working in Walnut and Canal streets. As soon as some clear days come Woodstock avenue, near Marshall street. is also to be opened for sewer laying, the trench at this point to be 22 feet deep A machine especially used ffF7ar ia now in place in Woodstock avenue,
 10000 Gallons of Oil for Streets.
 A tank of oil for use on the streets of Putnam is en route to thls city, and is expected to arrive here at any tifne, The car is billed to contain 10000 gai= Ions, which quantity will be sufficient to give such streets as are usually eii= ed their first bath of the kind fer the season. Just when tine oil will be ab= piled, however, is q matter of some douot, as it eaRnet be put en te ad= vantage while there is SC much mud as aS present.
 Sidewalk Repairs Ordered.
 Frederick Dumas, superintendent Of streets, has made his annual report to the common council relative to side walks that need repairs within the limit of the city. Mir. Dumas report covers the condition of the walks up to May l. He has found many places that need attention. The council, following the receipt of the report. has ordered the city clerk to notify abutting property owners that the impaired walks must be attended to by July 25. First Street Improvements. The first street improvement to be undertaken this spring near the busi- ness section will be commenced as soon as there is suitable weather, the work consisting of macadamizing the stretch of South Main street from Front street to point opposite the railroad station.
 National Commander Coming. The committee in charge of the ar engagements for the dedication of the new soldiers monument has made a request that all houses along the line l of march for Memorial day from St. Mary's cemetery to Grove street ceme- tery be decorated for the occasion. It is announced by the committee that Mrs. l Cora Davis of Oregon, the national | commander Of the W. R. C., will be one of the distinguished guests at the ded- ication ceremonies if her engagements permity
 Officers of Epworth League.
 The Epworth league of the Methodist church has elected the following off, cers for the ensuing term: President, Leroy Trip; vice president, J. Herbert ! Marsh; assistant vice president, Miss Alice Cunningham; third vice presi- dent, Miss Grace l. Bennett; fourth l vice president, Miss Edith Foster; sec retary and treasurer, Mrs. D. B. Gill ! bert.
 Horne from Pasteur Institute.
 Ray Hurlbut of Woodstock avenue has returned from New York, where 1 he has been receiving the Pasteur treatment to prevent possible develop ment of the rabies. It is considered that MT, Hurlbut is entirely out of dan- ger.
 6reakfaes Tabio Tepies. Andrew Hyde of Pittsheid, Mass. well known in Putnam, is spending a few days With friends in this city,
 Station Agent H. c. Jewett of NeF= ! wieh, forHsfiy station agent at Put i nam, has been q recent visitor here
 D, c, Rogers has received from Ban= l ger, Me-, the head of a deer, mounted the trophy of q hunting trip last fall, The T. aed 4, B. society of this city mss Witn fiRaneiai success ia giyiBg a piay at the Bradley theater Tuesday svea.ns,
 ] Henry A. Richmond of Boston was 8