New Britain herald., 1921-02-10

feet upon him than the injuries ss,s- tained. Details of the accident were sven by both parties. MT. Arnott was driving towards Plainville from the direction of Southington and wcs .un the right side of the road, he slid. Mir. WiicoxecIaims to have been very near the curb of the right side also. He had, however. To light on his wheel. MT. Arnott says he was driv- ing slowly at the ti me, it being dark headlights, sDn. EviG ent1y he did not before he realized what had hap pened. The fear wheel of the bicycle smasheds
 MT. Wilcox sells peanuts through out the town and has a large box on his wheel in which he carries his stock. He was taken home by MT. sArnott in the automobile.
 Health Conditions Good. 'AsPlainville still retains the excellent health condition of which it has al ways boasted. Health Officer Bull in giving his monthly report, has had but six cases of scarlet fever during January. All these cases were of a mild nature and were no cause for alarm. There were no serious con- tagious cases. This is remarkably good for a town of it's size, taking into conside eration the vast number of contagious cases in other towns in the vicinity. Miss Elizabeth Heine- man, visiting nurse here, visits the school regularly twice week ana makes report of any sickness among the children. tThis prevents spreading as the ones i'll are sent home and cared for by physicians should their case warrant such at tention. .r .'
 School Board Meeting.
 The Plainville school board held it's regular meeting last night. Bills were pass2d and approved of by the board Aa1iou.. VI ta2saa o,, the eaS ;sof .Eu-. erfnte liz Alats NsrpiafaA If the south Maj nehesteE EhADls. in hiring Miss Ruth sWileOE teacher at the local kinderga rtens. from the schooland of fering he1: a larger salary than that given her .heEe.. A letter of disap- proval was forwarded Superintendent Verplank for his actions as they did not appear fair to the local authori ties. &a
 It Is planned to hold a public vis- iting day at the ;school some time in the near future when the work on the museum at the school, is com .pleted Senator John Trumbull has donated almost 1 % specimens of ani- rnals and birds, which will be placed in cases In the school corridors MT. Trumbull has also built the cases at the Trumbull Electric plant. which will save the school from added ex- pense. The cases have a glass front and stand about 10 feet high, by, about six long. fOne is already installed in the new building and the tthers will be soon. The people of the town will then have an opportunity to visit the school and see the collection.
 Saturday Holiday Plans.
 Saturday. being Lincoln's birthday, the post office will be open half day only, while the Plainville Trust cons. pany will be closed 3aH day. sa aThsre. will be one city delivery only in tlse morning, while the rural will be as usual. The stamp window will be open from until 12 o'clock noon. War Thrift Stamp and registry windows from 7:30 until II: 30 o'clock. It is not believed that tho stores will observe the holiday but wifi, be open as usual.
 Social Success.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tist church conducted successful and profitable ten cent social yester- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Enoch White of Hough street. It was held between the hours of 3 and o'clock. and there was a good at tendance. The proceeds will be used for the work of the society.
 Counterfeit Coins.
 The people of the town have been warned of a flood of counterfeit coins and bills. that have appeared of late in otherScities and towns in the vii cinity. Two excellent limitations of half dollars were received at the To- cal post yoffice yesterday.' The owners were apparently unaware~ that they were counterfeits and were surprised at being so informed. The merchants have been warned to keep on the watch for raised bills. @~