Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-22
CONNELLY FORSAKES
ELEVENTH WARD HOME
TO JOIN NIILLIONARES
City Solicitor Has Beautiful
Main Line House, While Re-
tanning Voting Residence
in His Old Division
PROGRESS IN FEW YEARS

Most of the politicians hocked back to
the city today to line up their followers for
the fall campaign and get In touch with
the situation generally There were no end
Of curbstone conferences along the Rialto
and a general open-ar review of the po-
litcal changes of the last year or two.
In the course of general discussion the
name OF John =. Connolly, the present City
Solicitor. was mentioned and II was gen
orally agreed that he had made more prog
ress during the last few years than any
Of the younger men In politics. Incidental
ly, some of the regulars along the street
were surprised to learn that Mr.. Connolly,
who is leader of the Eleventh Ward, had
abandoned his old home at 23s Fairmount
avenue for a magnificent $4,000 residence
In the millionaire colony at Merton.
This news brought general mods of APP
proval, showing that after all politicians do
not envy the progress of those whom they
believe to be deserving.
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON MAIN LINE
The Connolly home at Merton is one Of
the most artistic places i'm that beautiful
section. There is a touch of individuality
about the massive homestead. 1t occupies
spacious piece of ground and is known in
the neghborhood as the church house" be-
cause of its odd style of architecture. II
is just the kind of a place for one who ap-
preciates comfort and convenience.
An atmosphere of auietude pervades the
spot on WnlCh IL STANDS. III invites lnSplra-
tion and reverie. The music of the birds
and the soft hum OF passing autos occa-
sionally break the silence, but they, after
all are in keeping with the surroundings.
Roomy looking French windows admit
the light 10 the substantial homestead from
all directions, and here and there comfort
able-Iooking balconies jut out from the
massive walls
CHARMING ENVIRONMENT
90 Al
model motors, adjons the house at the rear
and Is connected with the main road by a
spacious path. Glistening macadam roads
approach the house. which is situated 50
as to command picturesque views from the
surrounding countryside
II is just the kind OF an establishment
which would be selected by a retired finan-
cier In which TO spend the evening of his
life. That the house fits in with the sur
roundings is evident. Peeping out here and
there among the woodlands nearby are the
homes of those who lead in wealth and
social prominence. 1t is, In word. a long
step from the Fairmount avenue home,
which rented for about $50 month. TO this
palatial establishment, which rents perhaps
for $3.50 monthly.
REWARD OF HARD WORK
Mr.. Connelly's success is attributed by
his acquaintances to ceaseless energy. From
the time he was admitted TO the bar In
1895 he believed in hard work. He quickly
became prominent In the Eleventh Ward
and was soon acclaimed fts leader. lie
always had time 10 stop and shake hands
with his constituents, and wore a smile
even when the political horizon looked dark
He was elected TO Councils and his aggres
slveness In the lower chamber soon brought
him TO the forefront In many discussions
| His selection as floor leader quickly fol
lowed as the Organization powers realized
that he was quick 70 think and act ant
| hght for the bills he thought proper
Mr.. Connolly was especially prominen
during the controversy OF the Rapid Tran
| sit company's agreement with the city
| few years ago. subsequently, he was electe,
4 chairman OF Councils Finance Committee.
| Despite his many oouncilmanic activities
| Mr.. Connolly found time 10 attend 10
| large private practice. and was at one tim
one OF the corps OF legal representatives O
| the Rapid Transit Company.
The City Solicitors old neighbors In tn
| Eleventh Ward where he stiil maintains
voting residence" are rejoicing at his sue
cess and wondering what higher honors an
rewards await him