New Britain herald., 1915-08-02
JOHNSON RESIGNS
 PROBATION OFFICE
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ception and purse of gold which was contributed by friends about the city.
 Appointed by Burr.
 When the probation system was inaugurated in this city In 1903, Judge Lyman S. Burr, then judge of police court, chose MT. Johnson for the place. He has since been, reappointed each year by Judge Cooper and Judge Mes kill
 Has Long Been an Official.
 For many years Mr. Johnson has Leen connected with the affairs of the poor of the city. During the term of Mayor Landers he was chosen mem Der of the charity department, and later served as it's superintendent. He was also head of the New Britain Charity Organization and the City Mis- sion for number of years. In 1913, feeling that the duties or the proba- ton officer were such that 1t required all his time and attention MT. John- son relinquished his place as superin- tendent of the charity department, but continued to act as a member of the board until the completion of his term of office.
 Faithful and Obliging.
 The duties of the probation officer are of a difficult nature due to the class of persons that he ccmes in contact with daily In this respect 1t may De said that MT. Johnson. being the pos sessor of a pleasing disposition, mas won the respect and esteem of many 2 man woman and child who, after listening to his kind words of en- couragement. took his advice and went forth and became better citizens.
 To Take Long Vacation
 In a talk with a Herald man today MT Johnson said that it was not un. til a year ago that he realized that he was getting old The duties or the cfice are of a nature that require con- sid erable walking anG as he is suffer ing from a chronic ailment which walking aggravates, he feels that he should retire.
 In speaking of his term as proba- ton officer Mr. Johnson pays a tribute to judges and police officers for the many acts of kindness they have be- slowed upon him from time to time. He is particularly thankful to Judge Meskill, who has treated him excel lently.
 The New Officer.
 Edward c. Connelley, the new officer, is probably the best. adapted man in the city to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Johnsosn's resignation. He is connected with the charity de- partment as it's investi igator.
 He is a native of Dublin, Ireland, born in 1870. He worked for a num- Der of years as a bookkeeper in a hardware and supply store in his native city and in 1896 he arrived in America and took up his residence in Waterbury. He remained in the Brass city for three yeers and thence moved to this city. He was employed in the Corbin Screw corporation and Russell & Erwin's factories and during this time he made the acquaintance of MT. Johnson.
 tThe two became fass friends and ;ntendent of the charity department ha named MT. Connelley as his inves- tigator. When MT. Johnson resigned as superintendent and A. J. Hart was uaned. he at once reappointed MT. Connelley
 MT. ConnelIey is a prominent mem her of the First Baptist church, in which he takes an active interest. He is married and, with his wife and two children. resides on Black Rock Ave. IA is a. prominent member of several traternaI organizations, namely: Washington L. Morgan lodge, K. of P; Lexington lodge, I. O. o F; Court Prosperity, F of A., and Star of Good will lodge, S. of B. In the latter lodge he has gone through the chairs and was presiding officer.