New Britain herald., 1920-02-16
have become less timid in the pres ence of human beings
 Board of Relief Meets

have become less timid in the pres ence of human beings
 Board of Relief Meets.
 The board of relief met in the town hall this afternoon from ? to o'clock to meet all taxpayers seeking d reduc- ton Of their asSeSSmen There are many who are asking reductions, but most of the calls to the board are by telephone. The hours chosen by the board in which to meet make it diff cult for people working in offices and factories to appear personally before the board Elam Kilby, of Hartford a former resident and large property owner in kensinston, was in town this morning in connection with his increase, which is more than $15, 5,00C.
 East Berlin Items.
 The Progressive Reading Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. l.. F. Fur ner tomorrow evening.
 James McPherson entertained his brother from Hartfcrd yesterday
 R. O. Clark and son Harold left this morning for Ohio where they will at tend the national convention of brick manufacturers now in session there.
 Sylvester kaminslly who sustained broken leg while at work near the Connecticut Metal and Chemical plant is experiencing much troul'ie with the broken member as it was found necessary to break the bone oyer again as it did nor knit properly. He is at present confined to the New Britain hospital.
 Dancing class will he held at Ath- letic hall this evening with Prof. Christiansen of Mic. dletown in charge. This is the sixth lesson in the series of twelve a nd the lessons will continue \ large number from B2rln and New Britain are expected to attend this evening.
 Berlin Briefs.
 The Motherhood club will meet at the home Of Mrs. E. R. Showaltcr Wednesday after noon of this week.
 Thomas Ba rattiero has installed new soda fountain il his store on Worthington Ridge.
 Mr. H. W. Miller is reported as being much improved.
 Roy B. Smith of Boston spent sun day at the home of his mother on Hudson street.
 Miss Emn,a Griswo1d has returned from a visit with friends in Middle town.
 The Standard Oil truck which has been stalled at the foot of Caesar Hill since the big storm was removed NeStef0dN a-tGrfI( on, 1Ou1 nor ScS 0eInS used on the job.
 Teacher Seriously I'll.
 Mrs. Elizab beth Cummings, teacher at the tfubba I'd school in seriously ill with a com oination of diseases, hay ing the influenza and nervous eNhaus- ton. She will recover 1t is thought.
 Sup arintendent B. R. Showalter is experiencing considerable difficulty in securing a substitute teacher to take Mrs. Cummings place and up to today had been unaLle to secure one 10 fill the vacancy. He hopes 10 have some one by tomorrow as he deplorcs the closing of the school for an extended period.
 Kensinston Items.
 Michael McNulty left this morning for Holyoke. Mass, after spending Sunday here with friends.
 Mrs F. M. Grisw old is reported to be making lapid i'm proVeme ent from her injuries received several weeks ago.
 Elan Kilhy was visiting friends in town this mornir 2. Mir J<ilby is the owner Of the central portion near the depot known as the kilhy Square.
 The road underneath | ,e kensinS- ton railroad b. idge was in Wretched condition this morning after the heavy rainfall. Several tricks stalled there during the morning due to the poor traction.
 Win a real watch at the Elks fair.