New Britain herald., 1917-03-07
With the Graneers,

With the Grangers. Chickens" the brand which popu- lates the henneries rather than those credited with making Broadway fa- nous. will furnish the topic for dis cussion at the meeting of the Grange to be held on Tuesday, March 20 and several of the members interested in the raising of poultry will give re- cital on their experiences and the information they have gleaned.
 Arrangements are being made for the reception of a large class in the spring and at last nights meeting reports on the outlook for 8 material gain in memberships were most en- couragtng.
 Following the business session, a social meeting was enjoyed. There was a most interesting. discussion on the subject. (Which Is the Greater Nuisance-A Man at Work in the Kitchen or Woman at Work Out of-Doors.''
 Du Fonts Still Silent. Although men claiming to repre- sent the Du Pont Powder company of Delaware, who called on Town Clerk Usher few weeks ago and were denied permission from that official to transport explosives through the streets of the town. promised to call oh First Selectman Johnson in "a few days to make a similar ap- plication to him, nothing appears to have been heard from them since. Selectman Johnson declares that he has received no word directly from them or from other representatives of the company. He doubts serious ly that he would grant the permit unless it can be shown that the lives and property of Plainville people is not jeopardized by the location of a powder storehouse within the bor- ders of the town. He will want at least complete information as to the company's plans before granting the request.
 The company is said to have made tentative plans for the building of the powder repository on the East it is the intention to carly the ex- plosive by team or auto truck from the local freight yards to the store- house site.
 Why the concern has not sought permit from the selectmen, the local officials do; not appear to know. They do not. believe, however. that the idea has been abandoned as it is we'll known that the Du Fonts are anxious to have their powder stored inland, instead of exposing their plants to attack should the country become involved in the European struggle.
 Need More Land Soon.
 While it is not likely that any defi- l,~ nual meeting Monday night, officers of the Plainviile Cemetery association declare that before great while, probably in 1918, additional land will have to be purchased for West cenle- .tery.
 The burying ground, which was es- tablished about 1s45, is fairly we'll filled, at least a large part of the lots have been purchased by various fam lilies. and the extension of the terri- tory under the association's control is evidently a matter requiring attention within the next two years. The or ganization has had surveys made of adjacent property and the purchase of land owned by the Hadsell estate is contemplated although it may not be acquired this year.
 Brief Items.
 President J. H. Trumbull of the Business and Improvement associa- tion has called meeting of the direc. tofs for this evening. at which tine the appointment of a committee to make plans for the annual banquet will. be considered. Other matters o1 importance are tC be taken up.es
 Directors of the Young Mems club kfn
 iSsnIne Iii tn 4own buifding. ssshnouncement- has been made-of