The Press., 1921-03-03
449S 46s 435 1897

James Campo, proprietor of the Stafford Springs Mineral Water Co.,, has been circulating petition among the merchants of the town. The dor- ument is addressed to the state legis
 lature and is in opposition to the proposed bill proposing to license all soda dispensers with a charge of $15O. The bill means suspension of the small dealer who handles soft drinks in bottles. The law has nOth- ing to do with drinks that are dis
 pensed over a fountain. Merchants who handle sodas as a side line and obtain from them small revenue, would not be in a position to pay from their soda profits the tax called for and would discontinue the sale of the drinks. The issue is vital to the soda manufacturer whose pro duct is handled in the general store and other places of business as a side line. That the people in general realize the situation is evidenced by the number of signers on the petition.
 Attendants at the social and dance in the Odd Fellows hall on last Friday evening enjoyed pleasant time. The hall was decorated at one end with candy booth, wherein the young ladies of the Myriad Rebekah lodge dispensed the product of their candy making. During the evening dancing and games were played, including a guess for one of Miss Mary Smiths famous cakes. The cake was made containing a number of curants and the person guessing nearest to the exact number won the cake. The prize was won by Mrs. Thomas Hayes, The cake contained 213 curants. A whist party furnished enjoyment for large number of those present. The prize for the highest score was won by Miss Adelaide Harvey. The con- sOlatiOn prize was the subject of much keen rivalry, and finally ended in a tie. AS only one cent had been pro- vided for the prize and there was two winners another penny was hastily found and Mrs. Harry Roehms and Arthur Shepherd were each presented with one cent in recompense for their whist efforts.
 A number of ex-service men from town are planning to attend the hear ing at the state capitol on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock.7~TwO inn portant bills on soldier legislation are to come before their committees on that date. A bill providing $1OO as flat bonus payment is pending. Under the present writing the bill provides that the amount will be paid to all soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the war with Germany who were credited to the quota of Connecticut. In census of the American Legion posts of Connecticut this bill met with nearly the unani- nous approval of all the posts of the state. The second bill is in the di- rection of aid to the disabled veterans who are unable to care for themselves. AS this seems to be government function the Legion is not so heartily behind the legislation: The methods of dispensing the state funds are not meeting with approval locally. The benefits in a large community are doubtless great. The law under which benefit may be obtained requires that an ex-soldier be absolutely unable to obtain support for himself and depend tents. This condition very seldom exists in small town where the vet eran has relatives and friends who are willing and able to provide for him until he is able to help himself.