New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-15

Inc, s4,O56.50, John P. Magiure s4,-
000.95. The Specifications call for a
girder bridge with I beams and after
an explanation by the engineer that
the prices submitted did not include
the cost Of steel necessary in the
BEAMS it was voted to have the en-
g1neer take the matter up with the
Baker & Lasher company relative to
a former bid presented for an arch
bridge If the company is willing to
go ahead and do the work at their
figures, it is proposed to start this
year if the weather permits. Indica-
tons point to the residents Of the
Monroe street section waiting until
bridge.
The United Electric Light and Wa
ter company applied for permission
to string two overhead wires on East
Main street near Stanley street to
meet the needs of the fast increasing
I business. The communication stated
that all the 1aterals were. filled and
the company would connect under
! ground when added laterals were
! placed in the street. On motion of
! Commissioner Moore the request was
| granted.
The board voted to hold the inspec-
-; ton of streets Thursday afternoon at
! l O'Clock. At this time a number Of
petitions for lights will be investi-
-; gated as we'll as the petition of John
A. HOFFMAN for the extension of AL
len street through to East street
The fQlloWlng petitions were grant
ed:
From the Bodwell Land company
for the extension of the Allen street
ley street; Of Rev John J. FITZGERALD
for permission and price to connect
property on East street with the Mon
roe street sewer. The latter nett
ton will be referred to the board Of
compensation and assessment.
The petition of H. E. Shepard for
the acceptance of Buell. street as q
public highway, was laid on the
table pending the furnishing Of pro-
files and maps.
The following resolutions on the
death of the late Edward Wiegand
were read and adopted:
"Our superintendent Of streets, Ed
ward Wiegand, having passed from
this life on the 28th day Of August.
1916. the members of the board of
public works Of the City of New
Britain desire to express in a small
| measure the depth Of sorrow which
they feel.
con the 28th day of August, 1915,
Edward Wiegand became a member
| of the growing group Of men who
| have passed over to the silent ma
jority For the dead we can say
nothing, but the memory Of the dead
who have lived and died worthy. is
! a precious heritage to the living. Ed
| ward Wiegand was a thoroughly hon.
! est man. He performed his duties
in this life quietly, efficiently and
ing nature made for him many true
friends. His friendships were strong
! and sincere. We deeply mourn the
loss of Edward Wiegand, while we
| cherish his memory, and fondly hope
that the memory Of his truly Chris
tan life will lead us to better
things.
1--WE desire to express our deep ap-
probation of the service he has rem
dered this department and trust that
his fidelity to the high ideals of a
public servant will serve as an illus
tration of what a city official should
F.! be, how he should perform his duties
and be able to render the greatest
degree of efficiency to New Britain
"In token Of our esteem. be 1t
| Resolved, That this memorial be
spread upon our minutes ana copy
sent to his bereaved family, together
with our profound sympathy.