New Britain herald., 1920-02-26

discovered that the supply of steam was so low the engine could not he moved. Rather than face the pros pect of spending any more time on route, the East Berlin commuters let the train and walked home There were a number of unfortunate per sons left on the train who had been without anything to eat or drink since forenoon and the delay was a hard ship, particularly for the women.
 William Brown, an East Berlin resident appeared upon the scene with hot coffee and and wiches, which he distributed far as they would go. His act was greatly apprecia ted.
 It was disgruntled group of com muters that trailed into the Berlin depot few minutes after the train had left and discovered there would be no other train that evening. Those people residing in East Berlin and Beckley walked the track home, IS that was the only means of reaching their destination. People residing in Middletown went back to New Brit ain and put up at hotels. One thing noticeable about last evenings occur renee was the absence of ''crabbing" upon the part of the commuters, who 'oON thSii tot III 5oOu pdil
 Berlin has been without trolley service since yesterday forenoon. Snow drifted on Sand Bank hill yes- terday. tying up all service. and pupils who attend the New Brita n High school were compelled to walk to Berlin, distance of more than four miles. This morning everyone had to walk to the depot in order to get to New Britain. The ticket agent at the depot said he never saw so many Berlin people go over the dinkv line before.
 Snow had been cleared from the track on Sand Bank hill this after noon, but it was found that water had frozen over the rails near Towers corner, making if impossible for cars to proceed further than that point. The Connecticut company reports that every effort will be made to put the road into operation before the day is over. The same trouble caa be looked for again as soon the snow meltS as the water will freeze over the rails no matter what is dono to prevent it.
 Merchants Building Down.
 The Merchants building on the fair grounds collapsed completely some time during the night and this morn ing the former structure was noth- ing but a mass of wreckage, a com plete loss The wood in the building can be used over again if the place is to be rebuilt but more likely the lum Der will be disposed of and a new structure put up. The fair ground now has the appearance as though a cyclone had struck it. The fence is, al iS atap nd
 To Establish Jitney Line.
 As soon as the new highway be- tween Berlin and East Berlin is con- Structed by the state highway depart ment, jtney line between the Ser lin depot and the latter place is to be esta blished, it was stated this morning. With the roads in their present condition a jitney line would not be a paying proposition but with a good roadbed the service would pay. At the present time there is no way for East Berlinites to get out of the town except by the Berlin branch which does not run on schedules dents. The jitney would convey pas sengers on at least hourly schedules if not oftener, it is assured. -
 East Bcrlin Items. ..
 No newspapers were delivered in town last evening due to the railroad. tie-up Some arrived this morning but were not delivered.
 Several New Britain business men in company with Ernest MiIdrum
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