New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

Grand Juror GWillim declared that
he had nothing personally against any
of the young men and he simply per-
formed his duty when he issued
warrants for their arrest. He re-
commended leniency in their cases.
1t is said the authorities propose to
use their influence to have States At
torney Alcorn insist on putting the
cases on the superior court docket if
the young men refuse to settle. Coun-
sci for the young men has announced
his intention of having them brought
before a jury if he cannot prove to
the satisfaction of the states at
torDeN that their cases should be
thrown out.
Special District Meeting.
Joseph T. Mccarthy clerk of the
Sanitary and Sewer District this
morning issued a call for a special
meeting OF the voters to be held in
the town hall on Wednesday, March
II, for the purpose of laying a tax to
cover the expenses incurred by the
district committee in having plans
made. for the construction of a sys-
tenn of sewage disposal
The meeting is called at this time
to mako it possible for Collector w.
J. Hemingway to include the bills
with statements to be sent out before
April for town taxes.
Members Of the committee profess
ignorance as to what tax rate will,
have to be adopted. Town I Clerk
CSher is now at work compiling n
grand list for the district and until
this is finished If will be innossibIo
to figure the rate necessary to bring
in tho revenue desired. 1t is NOT
thought, however. that it will be in
excess of two mills.
Tho expenses of the committee were
in the neighborhood Of s1,70o. The
bills were approved at the meeting
which turned down the proposition
| fer building a sewer and while there
is some talk of debating the right of
the officers to spend so much money.
! ii is not expected that there will be
| any material opposition to laying
| whatever tax is necessary.
The district has borrowed the
money and the taxpayers seemingly
have to settle. The investigation was
ordered by the voters and the sewer
advocates see no reason why anyone
| should object to paying the expenses.
Winners at Whist.
The Grange held q most enjoyable
! public whist last evening in its hall
| on Fierce street. There were eight
tables. Pearl w. Smith ana Mrs l..
| z. Minor won the first prize, second
| awards going to Frederick S. Spencer
! and Mrs. Burton Peck. Frederick
l3abcock and Mrs. T. A. Lyman cap
tured the consolation prizes.
Brief Items
Sequasscn lodge will hold a regu-
| lar meeting this evening IN Odd Fell
! lows hail.
| The Lawn club is making arrange
ments for a dance to be held in the
! Town hall on Wednesday, March "a.
| Lynchs orchestra has been engaged to
| furnish the music.
| Mrs. c. M. Woodford of Whiting
street, has returned from Ashland,
| N. Y, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Miss Augusta KapIan or Brooklyn
n. Y, is visiting her cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Rifkin of Whiting street.
! Rev. William P. Kilcoyne of. this
place preached the sermon at the
| lenten services in ST. Francis church,
| New Haven, last evening.
| James McCusl<ier has returned from
| IloNluence, Wnere ne spent the
| winter with his parents. He has ac-
! cepted a position in the Peck and
Young factory in ForestvIIle
Don't forget our demonstration on
Peanut Butter making on saturday.
| As an added attraction we wish to
| state that we have taken on the
| Celebrated Sunshine Biscuit. We
! want you to taste them and see how
| nice they are. We will also inaugu-
| rate a three days sale on Royal
| Scarbuc Food Products. The best
! brand in the world. See our window
| for prices. G. w. Hird & Co.-advt.
| Reducing the Cost of Living.