Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
PROPOSES 10 PLANT MEMORIAL TREES


 Councilman John H. Carney initiat- ed a movement for the city of Nor wich to hgndr and perpstuate the memory of tssose of her soas who heEge
 made the supreme sacrifice in the Eo' cent war. wlfsn he proposed before the Monday night meeting of the common council that the city plant trees for this purpose.
 He presented resolution that these De planted in some suitable spot, one for each man who has given his life, and that they be suitably marked.
 The resolution was passed, Mayor J. J Desmond remarking thIt from what he knew of past history and of cugrent comment it was probable that some suitable tribute to. these men would engage the attention of the community, and that something of course. ought to be done to perpetuate the memory and honor the sacrifice that these men hssl made in a cause to which we had all beer committed. Just before adjournment. Mayor Desmond extended wishes for rriery- ry Christmas to all the members of the council. saying that he felt like congratulating the memters on the very satisfactory course of events that had transpifed since the last meet ing They certainly gave us the utmost reason for thankfulnesS and gratitude at the course of events by which the great world war had now been prae- ticaily terminated, and there was every reason for a very merry Christ mas in 1918 which he wished to all. All the members of the council were
 present when the meeting opened at S.20.
 Clerk J. A. Desmond read the re- turn of the publication ot an ordin- ance relating to the disposal Of arti- cles which aad been exposed to com raunicabie disease.
 Councilman James I. Harrington stated that this ordinance had the ap- l rroval of the city health officer and the federal health officer In former 1 times. the councilman >sai l there had been no control over such articles G<d it had been common practice to gel 1 rids of them through second -hand stores many of which were crowded with such articles.
 1 The ordinance was passed. | The committee on street sprink1ine
 assessment for 1918 reported that the l total sum was $2,422.77, and they laiG 1 the assessment against each property 1 owner liable tc pay an assessment. Int report was accepted and the resolu- 1 ton ~adopted. Mayor Desmond, AL
 derman M. .. Higgins and M. R.
 Waters comprise the committee. Petitions Received.
 The following petitions were re. 1 ceived:
 From Edward J. Gleason, for but light on North street, about 100 fee from Hickory street. Referred to DO lice commissioners.
 From c. D. Greenrran and othe
 residents of Laurel Hill for two cleo tric lights on Spruce street hetweei Center and the southerly end 0 Spruce street. Referred to police com missioners.
 From J. H. Hoffman of Wincheste
 street for removal of a tree in iron
 of his house. Referred to tree wardel with power.
 From Baird Tire & Supply Co, fo permission to put illuminated sign O the front of 331 Main street. Referre, l to the fire chief and the street com . missioner.
 r From D. J. Twomey for two bu
 lights. one on Whipple avenue and on
 on Elizabeth street. Referred to DO
 lice commissioners. Claim For Wagon Burned. , Clerk J. A. Desmond read bill fo !