New Britain herald., 1919-07-30

line IS and not allow business men to waste money on known mistake.
 Old Stone Turned Up.
 For several years a large white stone lay on the side of the street in front of where Neris block is going up. Yesterday when the horses and men were busily engaged in digging TOT the foundation, the stone was turned over and a surprise given the Workmen. It proved to be the head, stone for a grave and had the word Ing: Tn Memory of Noble N. Pierce, Who Died Oct. 29, 1831," inscribed on the reverse side. Whether the stone was brought to the place and used for a part of q walk is not known. So far as the towns history records there were no settlers of importance here in 1881 and the namc Pierce is Immediately cCnnectG with the city of Bristol. That there was a cemetery where the center now stands is dis credited, as the Camp cemetery on East street is thought to contain the bodies of the first permanent settlers around here. One lOcn man was of he opinion that the stone was taken from some monumental yard as it showed no signs of ever having been set in concrete or any substance to make it l permanent set up stone. It's shape is that of the old flat slab which Was used in cemeteries many years ago and which was laid flat on the grave of the deceased.
 Agitation For Sewer.
 With a possible boom for Plain- vile starting at the present time, there is again starting a campaign of agitation for d sewer in the town. About five years ago the town had an opportunity to have a sewer system installed for approximately $90, ,00O. doctor stated this morning that the same sanitary system today would cost near $20O,0O0..' The opportunity for the sewer was rejected by the vot- CTS at a town meeting and as a result building in the town within the past five years has been far below normal.
 pr. J. N. Bull, Eealth officer for the town, thinks it but a matter of a short time when the people will want and demand a sewer. He points out that the legislature now has a committee investigating the pollution. of the riv- CTS and streams throughout the state and when the committee finishes it's report probable action will be taken which will make it an offense to sew CT into streams. The town would then be almost forced to- accept plans for d sewer. The sewer system would add greatly to the health of the town and would soon be paid for by the taxpayers.
 Its necessity for the growth of the community is realized now. Were there a sewer in the town at the pres ent time, it is safe to say that Plain vile would not be short of tenements and that realty companies would not hesitate to finance the building of houses in the community.
 Church Picnic Tomorrow.
 The Congregational Sunday school and church picnic will be held tomor- row at Lake Compounce. The mem- bers of school and church will leave by special cars at 1 o'clock by way of the Bristol and PIainVille TramWaN line The return home will be after 3 o'clock, while some of the members plan to remain over until evening. The picnic dinner will be served at the pavilion. All members of the Sunday school and church as well as their friends are invited to attend the an nual event.
 Brief Items.
 Barr Judd WadSwOrth, U. s. N., is home on a 30 days furlough. Wads worth has been in the service since the start of the war and served on the chaser l.. $. $. Little in European wa ters.
 Ulysses G. Avery, a returned soldier from service in France, has accepted a position as chauffeur for the East ern Land company.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith of Boston and w. L. Hatch of Great Harrington, Mass, were guests at the DWelly house on West Main street yesterday. Henry Trumbull and family of Sa- chem $ Head were guests at the house today.
 Today is centenary and interchurCh day at the Methodist camp meeting. Rev. Charles F.. Benedict of Water bury preached at the 10:3O service this morning. Rev c. w. Simpson of Milford will be the preacher at the services this evening.
 Israel Sneidemann has resigned at the Peck Spring company.
 There will be d lawn festival at the A. M. E. Zion church tomorrow evening. LOST-On Broad street, between
 Church and Pierce streets, sum of
 money. Reward if returned to Gen.
 tral Garage, Plainville. 7-29-2dX