Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-13

Three appropriations for bridges were made at the special town meet ing in the town hall Wednesday after noon. one appropriation for the repair of the foot bridge over the Five Mile river in Danielson. the other two for building new reinforced concrete bridges to replace the present wooden structures known as Daniels bridge and BartIett's bridge on highways in the north part of the town.
 The meeting was called to order by Town Clerk Frank T. Preston. Judge James N. Tucker wag chosen moder- ator. First Selectman Hiram s. Franklin. after the reading of the warning, explained that the foot bridge over the Five Mile river in one span, was badly in need of repairs He said that an estimate of $3s6 for doing the necessary repair work had been received by the board of select men. The meeting, without oPPesi- tion, voted on nletien of W $. Brown to leave the matter of the repairs in the hands of the SeleetAsH.
 Seleetnaan Franklin stated ts tHe meeting that the estimates received by iels bridge with a wooden structure was SSf5 fer a 16-fsef bridge, instead of 20 feet as at present. and $695 for a reinforced concrete bridge On motion of F. A. Jacobs the meeting voted to authorize the se1ectaen to replace the present bridge with a reinforced con- crete structure at a eaEt not te exceed S675.
 Selectman Franklin explained that the Bartlett bridge, wooden Is in such condition, though built only 13 years ago, that supports had to be placed under 1t during the present winter He said that estimates received showed that the bridge could be replaced with another one of wood for ss50. while reinforced concrete bridge, with 1s- foot roadway, three feet wider than that of the present bridge, would cost S550 The meeting voted to authorize the selectmen to put in a new concrete structure at a cost not to exceed $550-
 The erection of reinforced concrete bridges is in line with the now estab- ished policy of the town to replace wooden structures with more substan tial ones, that the constantly increas- ing commercial automobile traffic may be safely taken care of within the limits of Ki11ingly.
 ton to the matter of reiettfng the town hall and to purchasing the fix lures of the hall and in relation to making necessary repairs on the town leave all of these matters in the hands of the se1ectrnen.
 Going to Big Bend State.
 Mrs James H. George, Jr., Is Co leave Friday of this week for q visit at Jof1nson City. Tenn.
 Henry P, Dennins of Providence visited friends in Danie1son over Wed hesday.
 Misses Nettie Young, Susie Young and Adah King leave Friday fer trie through southern states
 Mali Unclaimed.
 Letters addressed te Mrs. f. E- Sba@eF and Mrs. John BrusS6H are unclaimed at the BaHiefseR Pestef4aee this week.
 Frank A. Watfets ef Waterbury was a visiter with friends in baHiefsaa Wednesday.
 Chiiarsa at the Theatre.
 School eili1drs=a ffeeGed to the OF p4leuus theatre "Wednesday afteraeea, h. ceapaay with parents and saardi- ans. ta see the lioas that are preEiR2 st.ch :. big attraction at the house
 Miss Ella I. Sidley was in Rro&i- aence Wednesday,. visiting relatives
 The fact that the Connecticut sen ate killed the bill psoNiaing for a legal right to giIe Sunday moving picture entertainments was of special interest ia Panielson "Wednesday
 P1aiufeIa people will be al the stats eSRitsi in HaEtfara next Tuesday ts