New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

The republican caucus will be held in the Town hall at o clock for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the state. senatorial and congressional cOnven- t1ons. By virtue of his having been representative at the last legislature, Dr. R. M. Griswo1d is certain to be chosen first delegate to the state con- Ventlon, but many names are men toned for the second place. The latest Is that of Louis Anderson. MT. An derson is president of the Swedish Republican club and a strong mem Der Of the party. Rowing to the wishes of his many friends MT. An dersOn has consented to run for the position. Town Chairman William H. Webster will preside at the meet ing.
 Auto Hits Post.
 While attempting to turn an auto mobile truck from Main street, East Berlin, by the monument, the driver of the new truC<i of the Milling com pany momentarily lost control and the machine crashed into a stone post yesterday afternoon about o'clock. The lenders were badly damaged and considerable damage was done to the steering apparatus. When the engine 
 wheel would only turn one way. Con- sequently, it was necessary to take a circuitous route to reach the mill.
 Large Storm.
 The storm of last evening was of short duration, but nevertheless some fright to townspeople was caused by it. Although the lightning lit up the heavens for miles around and the thunder shook old Mother Earth there was no damage as far as known. The most incOnVenient result was un- der the bridge near the railroad depot, where the sewer was unable to take care of the flow of water causing the trolleys to stop at the switch and Kill bly, house. The pa.Sengers were forced to change cars. The water was at one time about three feet deep and pass ing under the bridge was impossible. Changers Dine.
 The Red Roses of the Grange ten- dered a delightful banquet to the
 White Roses at the Grange hall last evening. A six months contest was held the first part of the year be- 1 tween the male and female members 1 for the purpose of raising money for ! the building fund. The former took 1 the name of Red Roses and the latter l White Roses after the famous Lan- l caster York feud in Merry England l centuries ago. The White Roses 1 raised the larger sum and the Reds l furnished the banquet as per agree ment. After the banquet, musical se- l lections were rendered and dancing was enjoyed. A most successful even i ing was the consensus of opinion. Still Seeking Laborers. The labor question is still acute in these parts. The latest complaint is
 received from those in charge of the
 fair grounds. There is a considerable amount of cleaning and fixing to be 1 done, but the foreman in charge has l as yet been unable to secure any help. 1 It is said that record wages are being l offered, but none have appeared to l take advantage of the high cost of help up to the present.
 Briefs.
 Henry Greene of Kensington has | recovered from his recent attack of l pneum Onia.
 Owing to the storm of last evening, i the ladies of the East Berlin Methodist 1 church postponed their ice cream fes-
 tival until this evening.
 l Albert Hull is spending his vacation l at Block Island.
 Oristi Guillani, the East Berlin mail 1 carrier, is on the sick list, and Victor Belden is substituting for him. MT. and Mrs. Edwin Willard, former