New Britain herald., 1916-09-09

Numerous drives have been made against him, but he always succeeded in weathering the storm until last evening. The fact that he delayed making his announcement of running again, worked against him as it gave the followers of Judge filling a chance to perfect plans. MT. Gibney always gave his best to the town in every way Year after year he rolled up comfortable majority both at his party caucus and the polls and many demo- crats have cast their votes for him, because of his personal popularity.
 Another Surprise.
 The placing of Daniel Webster on the school committee also occasioned not little surprise about the town. There is no question of MT. Webster's fitness for the place as he served as a. member of the district committee wears ago and Is well versed in the school needs of the town He will succeed Arthur Woodruff, who has long been considered by the towns people as well as his colleagues, as one of the most efficient members of the board MT. Woodruff has been a member of the board about five years and for the past three has held the position of secretary. Although he l made no announcement of his desire to continue, it was generally thought he would again be run by the party. Democrats Pleased
 The local followers of Woodrow Wilson are well pleased with the re- l suit of the republican caucus. They are of the opinion that the result will do much toward helping their cause this fall, not only locally, but na- tinnally and in the state elections 1 Many democrats have deserted the l party during the past few years, they 1 cOntend as a personal tribute to Will i liam H. Gibney and it is now expected 1 they will return to their first love- ! They also feel that many republicans will cast their votes for their candi- date.
 Who the candidate will be is the 1 cause of much conjecture and the names of Third Selectman John A. ] Moore, L. A. Wescott and N T, Reck- i ley are being mentioned as the choice of the caucus, which will be held l Monday evening. Either of these three will give Judge filling 8. hard run is the belief of the party follow CTS.
 l John Thompson III.
 John Thompson of East Berlin. one l of the oldest citizens of that district.
 vas admitted to the New Britain
 General hospital for treatment ves- tcrday. MT. Thompson, who is about l eighty years old, is suffering from general debility. He is a lifelong resident of East Berlin and is very
 popular For years he was employed
 by the Peck, Stowe and Wilcox com- | pany and because of his meritori ous services has been placed on the pen | sion list by that concern He is also che of the oldest members of the Ber- lin Congregational church. MT Thompson's friends have expressed | their regrets over his sickness and | hope for bis immediate recovery. Trolley Leaves Track.
 No little excitement was caused on
 when a trolley car left the rails at the end Of the line and before the i brakes could be applied it had | reached the Wilcox driveway. The 1 Wrecking crew was brought from New
 Britain and the balky car was soon | placed on the tracks again.
 Ente1tains at Tea Shop.
 Mrs T. H. Ensign was hostess at a
 tea given at the Berlin Tea Shop yes- | terday afternoon The following | guests were present: Mrs. c. Am
 drews, Mrs. William Kinne, Mrs. c. l..