New Britain herald., 1917-09-01
PHONE COMPANY
 AT WORK ON ROAD
Excavation Made for ConduitS to
 Be Filled With AmieSite
AND LEFT AS FOUND
in Thefts Brought to Light-Plain to Meet Bristol at AL lens Field-Dexter Cole Again in Tolls.


 lens Field-Dexter Cole Again in
 Tolls.
 An echo of the controversy between the selectmen of the town and the southern New England Telephone company was heard yesterday when ! laporers began excavating on Whiting and West Main streets, Excavations have been made from the railroad tracks as far as the soldiers monu- ment and to Collins restaurant and Sullivan's cafe
 Last fall the telephone company re- ce1ved permission from the board of selectmen, after considerable dissen- s1on to lay conduits for their wires underground on the two aforemen- toned streets. However, they prom 1sed to relay the amiesite and leave the road in as good shape as they found it. Because of the cold weather the selectmen of the town voiced the suggestion to the telephone company that they wait until warm weather until completing the job.. The tele- phone company readily agreed with this proposal but not until yesterday was any action taken.
 Taking advantage of the fact that a number of the workmen employed by the Rhode Island and Connecticut company, which is laying the road be- tween this place and Forestville could be spared, the telephone company inn mediately hired them and they were set at work. With the aid of the steam cement mixer which they are using, the work will be expedited and finished as soon as possible. That they are anxious to finish the work quick ly was shown by the fact that the men worked this morning in the in element weather.
 Citizens of the town will be pleased to learn that the road is to be re- paired. Where the excavation is now taking place will be filled in with amiesite and leveled with the rest of the street, making the highway as smooth as it was previously.
 Cole Is In Again.
 Not using to good advantage the chance given him several weeks ago to reform when he was arrested, ton, Dexter Cole fell into the strong arm of the law last evening.
 He was arraigred in court this morning.
 Officer Marine noticed Dexter yes- terday .frequenting the streets and making a general nuisance of himself, but refrained from arrestinS him. although he warned him that it would be best to wend him way homeward.
 Cole was of different opinion and paid no heed to the officers warning. He was found this morning at 2:3O sound asleep on the stairs at the back of the Aldrich block, and was taken to the Town hall and given a chance to finish his snooze.
 Miscellaneous Shower.
 A number of the girls employed at the Trumbull Electric company ten dered Mrs. Arthur Groth a miscel- laneous shower last evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Coe. During the evening games were played and mu- sical program was carried out. A buff fet luncheon was also served. Mrs. Groth was formerly Miss Mary Chuba.
 Preparedness.
 In preparation for their inspection by Governor Holcomb next Saturday in Hartford a battalion drill was held this afternoon in the Town hall start ing at 2 o'clock. Besides the local company, two companies from New Britain and one from Bristol were in attendance, thus forming a complete battalion Major Merrill of Bristol was in command of the battalion.
 The drill, which was one of the stiffest ones held yet, lasted nearly the entire afternoon and was an excellent endurance test.
 Captain Trumbull of the local com pany left late his afrnoon for Canada where he will enjoy weeks fishing trip. Before he left he stated that he would return in time to take the men to Hartford next Saturday.
 Plainville vs Bristol Tomorrow.
 What promises to be one of the snappiest games of the season will