New Britain herald., 1915-11-29
k'laiTl vile News PAPERS PASSED FOR
 FACTORY SITE SALE
Rockwell Will Start Work on New
 Plant in Few Weeks
PLANS REMAIN A SECRET
Reported That New Company Win Compete With New Departure in Producing Ball Bearings-White Ribboners to Pray for Prohibition.

Completion of Negotiations which have been in progress for severa. days for the purchase of land in the eastern section of the town for 2 factory site is indicated in inc dead filed in the town clerks office for record showing the transfer to A. F. Rockwell of Bristol of a tract owned by G. Clifford Woodford. Approxi- nlately ten acres of land is included in the sale.
 The announcement in Saturdays Herald of MT. Rockwelrs action in 1 buying property here for a factory To- eaton was most agreeable surprise to the townspeople and the prospects of Q boom in real estate which is expected to be a sequel to the pur- 1 chase were freely discussed. If MT Rockwelps latest manufacturing ven- ture is attended with success con- ! parable to that which he has achiev- 1 ed in Bristol during the past twenty years, Plainville is promised a more conspicuous place on the map as tho addition of a new concern to the | ranks of manufacturing establish l ments will give impetus to it's growth.
 
 well is ideally located for manufac- turing purposes. It is close to the railroad and near enough to the cen ter of the town to make the journey to and from work easy for it's en- ployes.
 While MT. Rockwell said Saturday that his plans had not matured suffi- clently to warrant an announcement as to what use the land will be put to, men in Plainville who claim to be well acquainted with his intentions state that within a short time, poss;- ply next month, ground will be broken for factory building to be owned by a newly organized com pany in which the Bristol man .is interested.
 MT. Rockwell is said to control a number of patents, which he $ receiving royalties from the New De- parture company and it is thought that they will be turned over to the new concern. Ball bearings will be one Of the principal products of the plant, according to rumor, and the concern will be a rival of the Bristol corporation of which MT. Rockwell was president for many years.
 S1ncc the outbreak of the war in Europe there has been an astounding growth in the ball and roller bear ing business in this country Tn the United States it is said 5000, 900 ball bearings and 15,OOO roller bearings are used every day. Prior to the war Germany shipped large orders of bearings to this country but since the fighting began American manufactur- CTS have gained practically a mono poly on the business
 The new corporation which Is backed, according to report. bv MT Rockwell VII have a most suspicious start and it is expected that if will make rapid strides after it begins op- erations.
 Pray for Prohibition.
 At the national w. c. T. IT, conven- ton held recently at Seattle, Wash. 1t was voted to designate December 2 as day of prayer for national pro- hlbition, and consequently every White Ribboner in the United States | will be called on Thursday to appeal to God to make the campaign against the liquor traffic a success.
 In accordance with the orders is- | sued by the convention, Mrs A. l., Burt, president of the local union, has called a special meeting for Thurs day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the | home of Mrs. Charles Bunneu of Broad street At this session the members will hold a prohibition ser- vice.
 Boynton's Will Filed.
 The will of Arthur E. Boynton has been offered for probate and J11dge Byington has arranged to give 3. hearing on Saturday on the applica- tion for its admission.
 
 property on Broad street and an in terest in Boynton & Simpsons eroce D. store.
 Funeral of HI. A. Fisher.
 The office of the Trumbull Electric company and Frederick lodge A. F.. S, 1 A. M. were well represented at the funeral of Harry A. Fisher held yes' | teruay afternoon from his home on l Maple street. Members of the Ma sonic lodge turned out in a body to pay thelr last respects to MT. Fishers | memory. Rev. F. l.. Grant officiated at the obsequies at the house and at { the grave in West cemetery the ser ! vices were Masonic in character.
 Priest to Leave Bristol.
 Local people are interested in the transfer to Norwich of Rev. Peter Cuny, who for years has been pastor or St. Johns church in Bristol Father Cuny will leave Wednesday for his new pastorate
 Father Cuny has many friends in Plalnville who are pleased over his prom otion
 Exhibition of Pictures.
 The Plainvil1e Camera club will give a public exhibition of photographs