New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-27
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M'kERNAN chosen
TO SUCCEED NEWELL
Is Appointed Temporary Regis
trar by Board Of Selectnen
RECOMMENDED BY HILL

lluVVulu1UlNUUD III II I'LL
Louis Ross Reported as Rapidly Re-
covering Health-Plainville Wins
From Pick of New Britain Ball
TOssers-Rush Paving Work.
1t was officially announced this
morning that Joseph McKernan had
been chosen by the board of select
men to succeed the late Isaac P.
Newell as temporary registrar of vot-
| ers. The appointment followed his
recommendation by Edwin H. Hills,
chairman of the republican town COM
1nittee.
Although Mr.. McKernan has been a
resident of the town only six or seven
years, during that time he has made
a large number of friends and &C
quaintances. 1t seems to be the con-
census of opinion among the people
that he is well qualified for the posi-
ton.
Mr.. McKernan received notice from
the selectmen Saturday Of his election
which went into effect Immediately.
He will hold office until the town cleo
ton which will be held x. October.
It was rumored this morning that he
| might be one of the candidates named
at the town caucus to run for the
office at the coming election.
Mr.. McKernan is native of Bos-
ton where he attended and High and
Grammar schools afterward gradual
iyor IT
obtained the degree of civil engineer
at the institution and after having
years of practical experience removed
to Plainville where he accepted the
position Of superintendent of the
Water company, the position which
he now holds.
Like his predecessor, the newly
elected registrar is a staunch repub-
lican and is prominent in republican
circles. This is the first time he has
held Office in the town and his many
friends are sure that he will make
good showing.
Burglars Still at Large.
The marauders who burglarized
the store of Louis Conforti and the
storehouse of the Cahin company
Friday night have not vet been APP
pretended. The state police were in
town Saturday and went over the
scene of the robberies but as far as
can be learned they found clue
of the theft
Officials at the Cahill company are
of the opinion that the job was done
by local Jimmy Valentines.' They
give as the reason for this opinion
that the storehouse stands almost iso-
lated from other buildings and unless
the thieves were acquainted in the
neighborhood would never think of
making an attempted robbery on the
place.
Smith Gets Thirty Days.
Found wandering around the CEN
ter in an intoxicated condition Satur-
day, Walter Smith was taken into GUS
tody by Officer Downey. He was ar
raigned in court Yesterday before
Judge Prior and given thirty days at
the Seyms street institution. In adj
dtion he had to pay the costs.
Ross on Road to Recovery.
1t was reported this morning that
Louis Ross, who is patient at the
St. Francis hospital in Hartford is
gradually recovering his health. The
young man who is afflicted with an
institution about five weeks ago at
which time his case was looked upon
as serious.
His mother Mrs. Ross, also suffered
a nervous breakdown caused by the
strict vigil which she kept over her
son during his illness. The long
hours which she spent at his bedside
wore on her nerves and body until
she was forced under the care Of
physicians. She is gaining in strength
and it is thought that in short time
will fully recover
Another Win for Plainville.
In a one-sided affair, what proved
to be swatfest for local boys, the
ball team representing this town
scored a walkaway over the Emeralds
of New Britain yesterday at Adams
ninth stood 9 to l in favor of the
Plainvillites. Cunningham, the mound
artist for the local aggregation, al
lowed but three hits while Hinch-
life, the New Britain boy, was
touched for total of fifteen safe
ties Members Of the Plainville team
consider this quite feather in their
caps as the pick of the Camels and
the Pirates, two Of the fastest clubs
in the city league in New Britain,
were members of the Emeralds.
To Expedite Paving Work.
In an effort to rush the concrete
road construction job which is being
done between this place and Forest