New Britain herald., 1916-02-02
Digging

r, dig by hand after splitting the rows with a plow-which was done suc- cessfully but at large expense.
 "While the extra work required, due to the wet season, and the small per- entage of "Firsts' precluded my rais- ing the crop at a profit, I now know that under the most unfaVorablo con- ditiOns I can raise a sound crop. I was enabled to guarantee the keeping qualities and have had no complaints up to this time.
 "As have no facilities for storage I am obliged to market the crop as soon as harvested, and everyone now knows how much better off I would now be if I could have held on to my crop.
 "Som etimes I am discouraged and think I will give up, but someone comes along and tells me a few of his troubles and then mine. are not so great"
 Grange Has Anniversary.
 With over a hundred, including number of invited guests, in atten- dance the Grange at its meeting last evening celebrated it's twenty ninth anniversary. The session was held in its hall on Pierce street and was one of the most enjoyable affairs held un- der Grange auspices in a long time. Among those present were a number of Plainville's aged men and women who at some time were members of the organization. The committee of arrangements had requested their presence and they contributed towards the entertainment, giving personal "reminiscences of early Grange history in this locality.
 Supper was served early in the cVe- ming, after which an interesting pro- gram was rendered. There were readings and musical selections, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed.
 Pythian Officers Seated.
 Officers of Pythian lodge, K. of P, elected recently to serve for the en- suing term, were seated at the meet ing of the organization held last even ing in Odd Fellows hall. Interesting ceremonies attended the installation The exercises were in charge of Su- preme Representative T. w. Mitchell of New Britain, who was the guest of honor. He was assisted by represen- tatives of St. Elmo and w. l.. Morgan lodges of New Britain. A number of the members of these organizations were also present
 Grand Chancellor Frederick w. Chapman of Rockville, Grand Vice Chancellor Charles H. Brewer of New Haven, and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals George F. Wright of Hart ford were also prominent among the invited guests.
 Congratulatory remarks were made by several of the visitors who eX- pressed their pleasure over the eX-' ce1lent condition of the Plainville lodge. An entertainment was given after which refreshments were served
 Freight Trains Collide
 Brakemen and other members of the crews narrowly escaped being in jured last evening when two freight trains, which were switching in the local freight yards came together at the same entrance from the main tracks on the western division. One of the trains was backing out of the yard anu the other was backing in when they collided.
 They came together with consider able force. The caboose on one train was lifted from the rails and thrown against telegraph pole being almost split in twain by the impact. A car loaded with furniture was also 1 and the debris strewn along | the tracks. The main line was | blocked for time by the wreckage. l That no one was hurt was considered | remarkable.
 But Six Appeals.
 Members of the board of relief had | things easy at their initial session held yesterday afternoon in the town clerks office, but six property owners appearing to protest against the work Of the assessors. The appeals heard yesterday concerned the trivial cases and if the entire six applications for reductions were granted the grand list total would be lowered but little.
 None of the applicants wanted any reductions.
 While a number of those whose building lots were boosted in value by the assessors have expressed dis most of them have been pIacated by an explanation and have their minds about appearing before the relief board.
 The grand list this year was made lp with considerable care the as- sessors having done their work in very thorough fashion. The impress sion prevails generally that their re- port is as near correct as can be made ,v town officials and it is not likely hat any material changes will be made by the board of relief.
 The board will meet again on Feb .uorx 6 .12 and 21, at which times |