Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-10
WILLTMANTTC

the report of Chief of Police Daniel J. killourey Superintendent of Streets Irwin M. Ford's report totaling s1,sSe.29, was accepted as read The report of City Health Officer pr. ". P. s. Heating was accepted. The second reading on the sidewalk asked for by Daniel P. Tucker took the usual course. The request for 8 100 foot sidewalk by William A. Dawson, the sidewalk to be laid on Pleasant street, took the usual course.
 It was decided that Mayor Charles A. Gates be instructed to call 8 special city meeting, when it will be voted whether or not the city of Willimantic will ap- propriate the amoun+ of S6, 300 to be given the state highway commissioner to be used to improve West Main street from the cemetery to the city line and lower Main street from the, water trough to Horseshoe bridge The state requires that the city pay S1 per foot for the road, which will be of macadam with a tar coating, the state to take care of the roadbed after the first payment. It was voted that the bill of Killourey Brothers, undertakers be paid, this bill being for services during the influenza epidemic. The bills for the month were read and approved. following which recess was taken.
 After a short recess Mayor Gates called the session to order and Alderman at Large William E. Webber stated that nothing had been done about fixing the poles at Thread Mill square. The matter will be taken up with the Connecticut company and necessary repairs will be made. The question of fixing the swamp hear lives street was again under discus sion but no action was taken. Adjourn ment was at 9.05 o'clock
 The report of the police department Tor the month of July as submitted to the common council by Chief Killourey fol- lows: Drunkenness g, assault I. breach of peace 7, reckless driving 1, violation city ordinance 1, violation auto law 3, non support 1, trespassing on railroad 1, theft l. danger of falling into habits of vice [. insane ], bastardy 1. These cases were disposed of as follows: Committed to iaii l. released by captain 3. nolled 1, paid lines and costs B, discharged 5, judgment suspended 2. turned over to other officers ], execution of judgment suspended and in charge of probation officer 3, continued 1. holled by payment of costs l. There were 2p4 complaints. Electric lights were out S32 hours. Property valued at s15 was recovered. One lost child was returned No tramps were lodged during the month.
 The report of City Health Officer Dr. W. P. & Heating was as follows: Cases of measles l, diphtheria 5. scarlet fever ], nuisances reported ', taken care of :.
 Members of the WiIIimantic Roou. Club will take part in the national rooue tournament at Norwich during the week Of August l6-21. For the past month or more the roque grounds on Pleas ant street have been used by the mem oers who wished to polish up on the game At the annual meeting of the club the officers were elected as follows president, Alonzo D. Spellman; secre- tary and treasurer, Albert " French. Charles N. Thompson and Fred M Pratt were chosen delegates to the na- tional convention at Norwich during the week of thd tourney.
 Arthur Hurteau was taken in tow by the local police Moday afternoon charg- ed with being deserter from the Unit ed States Army. Hurteau had secured the registration card of Armand Verte- feuille also of this city and enlisted und- CT that name at Providence, R. l.
 Improvements to the grade leading from Bank street to Engine Company No. 1 are to be made and a concrete foundatio is to be laid. The approach to the building at present is lined with cobblestones and the grade is uneven. The work is to be done by Contractor D. P. Ahern who handles the city con tracts
 George C. Latham, of Perkins Corner. appeared in the police court Monday morning charged with operating a motor cycle without having a license. His case was continued until Saturday Sep tember Il. He was released upon his own recognizance.
 Louis B. Franklin, with his travelling companion Raymond Cunningham will