New Britain herald., 1916-01-19
COURT DECIDES IN
 FAVOR OF RUSSELL
COnSerVatOr Removed and Estate
 Restored to Owner WIFE OPPOSED APPLICATION
Mother and Sister Declared Young Man Competent to Handle Own Install New Lights-Briefs.

Install New Lights-Briefs.
 Orders for the removal of Mrs. Rose A. Russell as conservator over her son, Thomas G. Russell and the res toration to it's owner of the young mans estate were issued today from the probate court, Judge George R. Byington having decided that Russell is now competent to handle his own business affairs. The action of the court was taken on application of RusselIs mother, which was opposed by the young mans wife.
 The petition was heard Monday af- ternoon but decision was reserved un- til today. Several witnesses including RUssell's sister, testified in favor of the application declaring that the young man is seemingly capable of looking after his estate. His mother asked to be removed principally be- cause of ill health, although she ex- pressed the opinion, through F. $. Neal, her representative, that there is no need of having a cOnservator at this time Judge w. F. Mangan of New Britain, acting for Russell's wife. I he lawyer argued that Russell is not capable of looking after his own in- terests and unless some one more competent that he looked after the estate. his wife would be in danger of becoming dependent. The young woman had no witnesses, permittin g her case to rest on the arguments of her counsel.
 Judge Byington ruled that there vas a preponderance of evidence in RusselIs favor. In fact there was no tcotimany against him and the court had no reason for refusing the appli- cation.
 It was reported today that the order may be followed by litigation that will insure Mrs. Russell's support from her husbands estate.
 " Can't Get Help.
 Ground was broken this morning on the property of A. F. Rockwell for the factory building to be constructed for the kwell-Drake company. The excavating and ment work is to be done under the direction of George A.. Rowe of Bristol and the company is anxious to have a force of fifty men the job by the end of the week.
 Owing to it's inability to secure labOrers the company started but about fifteen men this morning. The managers are pinning their faith in efforts that are being made in Meri- den to secure help. Owing to strikes in the manufacturing plants in that city where there are many unem- ployed and Mr. Rowe has sent an appeal there for help.
 It Is planned to finish the founda- ticn within six weeks, although the labor shortage may delay the work. Digging is not difficult on the Rock well property as the soil is of fine sand. The sand will be used in the cement mixture which will serve as g. floor in the cellar.
 Install New Lights.
 The United Electric Light and Water company is substituting lights of eighty candle power for those of sixty candle power which are now in use, complying with the terms of the new ten year lighting contract re- gently signed by the board of select men. In connection with the installa- tion of new lamps. Selectman John- son today appealed to the townspeople to report to him without delay when any of the lights are not burning. At the present time lights are out some times for four or five days before the