New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-05
Acting School Visitor for Thirty
Consecutive Years
is NOW IN POOR HEALTH
Honor Roll of Names of Enlisted Men
Nearing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Trial
Adjourned-Capt. Trumbun Pre-
SCENTS Drafted Men With Watches.

AT meeting of the school board
held last evening in the library rooms
officers for the ensuing year were
elected. The men chosen were:
A. L. Rogers, chairman.
Frank G. Osborne, financial secre-
! tary.
l.. S. Mills, school visitor.
Frederick Bullen, assistant school
visitor
Although members of the board
wished him to retain office as acting
school visitor for another year at
least, Rev. II. T. Walsh, pastor of the
j Church of Our Lady of Mercy, de-
clined. Father Walsh gave as his
! reason that his health at the present
time would not allow him to give the
once the careful attention 1t deserves.
incidentally, he has just completed 80
consecutive years in the office of
acting school visitor
Father Walsh, although refusing to
accept the nomination for reelection,
stated that he is willing to help along
matters at any time and will lend his
assistance whenever it Is possible.
Stole Pair of Shoes.
Accused Of stealing a pair of shoes
from felloW-employe at the transfer
station few days ago. a man bur-
dened with name as long as a short
sentence, was taken into custody last
evening by Officer Marine. Although
the alleged offender was cunning
enough to take the shoes, which were
new Ones to shoemaker and ask
to have rubber heels put on to avoid
Identification, he was caught red
handed as he was coming out of the
shoe-shop. The arrest followed a
complaint made to Officer Marine by
the railroad detective stationed at
Plainville. He was arraigned in court
this afternoon
The case of William Kramer, &C
cused of operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence Of liquor,
was adjourned yesterday until Thurs
day evening at 1880. 1t is probable
that some settlement will be made
between him and the Southington
man, the principals in the auto ac-
cident on southington road last
Tuesday night.
For the Championship.
Tomorrow evening at $50, Flavy
Benjamin, of the town, known tn
sporting circles as the French Whirl-
wind,'' will wrestle Alva Ventures, of
Berlin Comm in Turner Hall, New
Britain, for the lightweight cham
plonship of New England. Both men
are in the pink of condition and a
good bout is assured.
During the past few weeks each of
these young men who are both known
IN this vicinity, have been training for
the coming grind. Each is sure Of
winning. Neither man has ever been
thrown though they have met light
weights and light heavyweights for
the past several years.
lightweight in New England having
won that title several years ago.
Benjamin is pronounced as one of the !
best at 1875 pounds in the country and |
has thrown the best in his class He
made quite reputation in Chicago |
where he lived for several years.
AS there is always more or less
rivalry between Plainville and Berlin |
it is expected that large DELEGATION |
will be present from each town to !
root for their respective favorite. |
According to the dopesters, the match |
should be whirlwind affair with the |
odds on neither side
Subscriptions Coming In.
Yesterday several hundred dollars
was added to the subscriptions for
the second Liberty Loan. Buttons
have been received at the bank and
one will be given to each purchaser
of bond.
The real big drive will start next
Monday when the plans formulated at
the meeting Of the general committee
tonight will be set in action. AL
though the quota is triple the allot-
ment designated Plainville when the
hrst Liberty Loan was foated, it is
expected that, through the efforts of
the business, professional and other
men as we'll as through the women's
organization, no trouble will be ex-
perienced in raising the amount
More Names on Honor Roll,
In addition to the list of names AL
ready compiled by Stanley s. Gwillim
chairman of the Plainville town COM
mittee of the State Council of Defense
OF the Plainville boys who have enlist
II IN the army and navy the follow
ing have been added: Carl III. Nilsson |
VINO enhstede In Company D in Bris-
tol last May and who Is probably on
MS way to France with the 1920 reg
lment into which his companv was
merged; Robert Joseph Weeden, serv
ing his second year of a second enlist
ment on the U. S. S. Melville: Harry
T. Ellis, who is a member Of Com
pany Z, 9th infantry, U. S. regulars. |
George H. Young, serving as chief |
petty officer on the u. S. S. Reid: Will
liam John Butler, located in Allison
Alabama with Company A, Medical |
Corps; James Usher. who is serving |
IN the navy and at present is some
where in France or on highseas
The list which Mr.. Gwilim has been
asked to compile is nearing the sta ses
Of completion. Only few names re-
main to be added to the roster How
ever there should be no abatement |
until the last name has been turned | 1
", opl oIdod 70 TROLL Of boa.,, | .