New Britain herald., 1917-09-26

have to open them to see that they
are ready for use. After being sealed
by him they will not be opened until
the polling starts at a. m.
E. A. Freeman, who is a republi-
can, has been appointed to act this
year as moderator. 1t seems to be
the concensus that he is we'll quail
flied for the position, having an ex-
cellent reputation for fairness. AL
though member of the republican
party, democrats admit that he will
favor neither party and would as soon
throw out a republican vote as he
would democratic one If it were il
legal.
The other officials have not yet
been named but their names will be
made known within the next few days.
It is not expected that the con-
tests for various town offices will be
great, the most important item being
the liquor question.
Village Improvements.
The cement walk which is being
built in front Of the Bristol Mfg.
company was started yesterday with
an augmented force Of Workmen At
noon the men had covered fair
share of the distance between the
railroad tracks and Pierce street. 1t
is expected that the walk will be fin
ished before the end of the week.
Employees of the Connecticut and
Rhode Island company which has the
contract for the new Plainville- Bris-
toll highway have finished the exca-
waiting and leveling and returned to
the Forestville end where the annie
site is being laid. The new road is
completely finished as far as the
Plainville town line. 1t is not open
to traffic.
Campaign Makes Headway.
According to those who are carry
ing on the campaign to raise "a mill
lion dollars for million books for a
million soldiers" it is making favor
able Roadway. Two-thirds of Plain
ville's allotment of $3.50 has been
reached and probably will be passed
when the returns for the day have
been handed in. Rev. r. HI Burton, the
director, had no statement to make
this morning but is of the opinion
that no difficulty will be experienced
in notwithstanding the designated al
lotment. AS yet several Of the fac
tories have been unheard from and
another contribution is expected from
the school. Mr.. Burton reported that
$123.67 had been received for the Lii
brary fund up to noon today.
Auto Accident.
While attempting to turn his car
around in the middle of Whiting
street while going toward the CENTER
an employe of the Union Laundry and
Dry Cleaning company of New Brit |,
ain was struck broadside by an Over |
land car owned and driven by James /
McNally, the garage owner. No one ,
was injured although the back wheels |
of the New Britain car were COM |
pletely demolished, the rear end of !
the car sinking down on the trans :
mission but still retaining an upright
position.
According to the New Britain man
he gave the signal that he was going |
to turn around by putting his hand !
out. Evidently McNally, who is said !
to have been driving slowly did not |
see him. The car was later towed to |
a garage for repairs.
Miss Helen Davis, who has been !
visiting at the home of E. G. Bassett |
on West Main street, has returned to |
her home in Boston.
Frank Smith of West Main street
will start his horse "Normandine'' in !
the 2:1S trot at CRANKY Fair today j
with George Norway up.
William Cunningham, driver for the i
auto express company has resigned !,
his position and will take a short va |
(Cnntinned