New Britain herald., 1922-10-09
HILLS DECLINES TO | BECOME CANDIDATE Head ol (. Q. P. Cannot Spare Time for Politics HANSON ALSO OUT OF RACE Adjourned Town Meeting VIII pe
 Held This Evening To Act On Re.
 ports Submittcd-AIl-P -Plain, file and
 shamrocks Play scoreless Tie

| -All-FlainN file and
 shamrocks Play scoreless Tie. Edwin H. Hills, chairman of ,he republican town committee. has hsar mentioned as a possible candidate fo, representative for Plainville this year ana mas been approached on the mat. I ter. Mir. Hills. however, in . statement today. said positively thai l ne was sorry but he could not cor. sider the office at all. His reasons for refusal were that he did not have enough tune to spend in Hartford as representative and would absolutely refuse to accept should he be nomin. ated at the coming caucus. Charles Hanson, owner of Hanso, Brothers Screw Producing company. on Whiting street, now representative which office he has held for the na st year, Is out of the race entirely this year, he says MT. Hanson states that his business needs practically al, or his time and he could not do ius- tice to the office this term were he to be elected
 This takes two of the G. o. p nos sible candidates out of the race and leaves Lewis S. Mills, acting school visitor of the town a clear field Mir Mills is understood to be out strong for the office although he has not made any public statements in regards to it.
 MT. Hills was the first one the G o. P. party mentioned when it was heard that Mir. Hanson would dror out this year and the committee fully expected him to accept. They were disappointed, however, in his fiat re- l fusal when he would not listen to their arguments. They are optimistic however, and look forward to him hanging his mind. MT. Hills is also on the school committee and is we'll tersed on political affairs of Plain file.
 The democrats are scouting around for a candidate and Joseph Mccarthy s understood to be looked upon with avor. MT. Mccarthy is well known n town and has always taken an inn portant part in the towns affairs. He is member of the school commit 'ee also.
 Both parties are expected to an- nounce the caucuses for nominating representatives within a week or SO
 Adjourned Meeting Tonight. The adjourned town meeting will be held in the Town Hall this evening Reports will be heard from the se- lectmen, treasurer, school committee, ibrary directors and other officials of PlainNille.
 Action will also be taken on hear ing the estimated expenses for the iscal year ending August 15, 1923 The matter of policing various streets in the town and of installing more street lights will also be discussed.
 Hit By Auto.
 James Blodgett of Bristol suffered fracture of the right leg when he was struck by an automobile driven by Frank Pompeii of Queen street, Plainville, at the corner of Crown and East Main streets last evening. MT. Blodgett is at the New Britain hospital where he is heinz treated
 The accident occurred when the l'l loiol "do lNdNlls tlle HOIIlt Ol his mother Mrs. Martha Blodgett, who lives on the corner of Crown and East Main streets. He was on his way to Bristol and going for the car. Pompeii struck him as he was about to cross the road. The auto mobilist removed him to the hospital after summoning medical aid and did all in his power to help him. The accident is being investigated by the local authorities.
 Football \ Tie. All Plainville yesterday played a scoreless tie with the Shamrocks of New Britain at Rockwell's Field. The l field was very wet and muddy. Both | sides were praised for their excellent | playing and clean work. Murtha act l sd as referee and Marine was umpire. | had good lineup and | he opposing team also was well rep 'esented. The following are the play ITS who appeared on the field yester- lay:
 An-Plainville Shamrocks Elliott .....,.,........ Sariski
 left end
 Williams ....,.....,. McNamara
 left tackle
 waters .......,...., kasproW
 left guard 'ollela ........,...... Morelll
 center
 ougbee ....,,..,,....... Cooley
 right guard
 warner ..,...,,.,.,...... Turner
 right tackle )erazio ........... Hart, Don.an
 right end ,reene .............,. Donahue
 quarterback 'ambridge ....,.... .......... kerln
 left halfback