New Britain herald., 1919-06-13

collector which takes up much of his time and he states that if he accepts the prosecutors office he will be away from his shop duties much more. AIr. Lewis is serving his second term as tax collector and will again run for the office at the fall election. He was elected to the office on the republican ticket. Should he accept the prose- cutor's office it will mean that there will not be a democrat in the office for the next two years. There has, not been a democrat prosecutor ,hea for over 20 years.
 Grooming Gou!de.
 Owing to the present poor condition of the town roads and because they are not satisfied with the way the town $ affairs are being conducted. many local republicans announce their intention of grooming Harry Gould for the office of first selectman at the fall election. Although it is early for election activities, the SUD- porters of MT. Gould plan to get a good start.
 Funeral of Mrs Cobey.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Cohey, aged S2 years who died at her home in Kensington Wednesday evening following a lengthy Illness, was held from her home this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Rev. Carleton Hagen, pastor Of the kensington Congregational church, off1ciated and intcrment was in the Congregational cemetery. Wesleyan lane. Mrs. Cobey was one of the oldest local residents and we'll known here. Besides her husband she is survived by several sons and daughters.
 Supper a Success.
 The women of the Kensington Methodist Episcopal church gave their regular annual supper last night in the church parlors. A large number of mem bers of the church and friends attended the affair, which proved 4 success. Following the supper a short program was presented by members of the Epworth league. Rev. Nr Tucker delivered an address of wei come.
 Hold Festival.
 Aravana Camp Fire Girls of East Berlin gave the first Strawberry fes- tlval Held this year last evening at the home of Mrs. ". A. Bunce, of Cottage place. Following the sale of lemon ade and strawberry shortcake, a barn dance was enjoyed ty the large crowd that attended the affair The entire receipts were turned in toward the girls summer camp fund
 Present Play Tonight.
 An entertainment will be given tbis evening in thc East Berlin Athletic hall under the auspices of the Wood- men of the World camp, which re- gently purchased the hall and turned it into club room for members of the organization. Tho feature of the program will he the presentation of drama, "The Poor Married Man" which is to be given by the MiddIe- town Dramatic club. Dancing will follow the program
 Agricultural Society sTaots
 The Berlin Agricultural society be1d it's regular meeting last evening in inc town clerks office to complete ar rangen1 ents for the state fair vbic1, is to be held during the week of Sep tember p. William H. vahster ,ao retarE, announced that he has con- p]eted arran gerents for the program The society will hold another meeting next week.
 Reported Coming Home.
 Sailor Harry McKeon, who has ho,n overseas for the past 12 months is on his way to this country. Sailor Mc- Keon is member of the naval reserve force and as soon as he arrives in t}7is country he expects to receive his dis charge.
 To Give Entertainment.
 The Daughters of Rebecca of Mid