New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-18
We'll KNOWN YOUTHS
PURCHASE BUSINESS
Jackson Mckee Sells Ice Route to
John Murphy and VIM. Baker
ALL READY FOR CAMPAIGN
Comments On Campaign Against Au-
toists-Plan to Draw Up Position
Leaves On Camping Trip-Finish-
ing Building-Plainyille Briefs

iioNt Pdi SiidoCu Tic iSC anu WOOD DUST
ness which has been conducted for tn,
past year by Jackson Mckee and the,
plan to start handling the affairs O.
the concern today. Both are wei
known, Murphy being a long time
resident of Plainville and Baker 6
recent addition to the town from Lynn
Mass. Murphy has been acting a.
fagman in the employ of the state
highway department on the road un.
der construction between Plainville
and New Britain, and Baker until re.
Gently, was In the employ of Daniel
| w. Collins In the lunch room and was
sub-clerk and sub-carrier in the post
office. He rendered his resignation &,
the postmaster on Monday and MUIR
ply resigned his position with the
state highway department yesterday.
The business which they now own
is an extensive one and serves a large
number of families in Plainville Nc
Kee has built UP a large trade in the
town and on the outskirts, and the
new owners, one of whom, Baker Is
an experienced man in the handling
of ice, plan to expand the territory.
In the winter, they plan to distribute
wood on a large scale.
Ready For Campaign
An enthusiastic meeting of the
Plainville Public Health Nursing as
ISOLATION was held in the town hall
last evening and about AZ men and
women who are to act as solicitors in
the campaign to start tomorrow, were
present The town was divided into
IL districts, each to be covered by
team captained by one of the follow
ing: c. H. Newton, R. l.. Seymour,
Mrs. F. B. Usher, John Lamb, Mrs. c.
Fl. Curtis, Mrs. William Cassidy, w. ].
Johnson. l.. l.. Brastow. A A. Nc
Leod, M. o. Ryder and C. r. Clark.
The solicitors will number about SO
altogether, with about an equal num-
Der of men and women on the teams.
They will go from house to house,
starting tomorrow, seeking members
for the association. The plan of cam
paign is on the same lines as the
Liberty loan drives during the war,
and the enthusiasm is nearly as high.
Pleased With Official Action
A great many people took the OPP
portunity TINS morning Of expressing
their approval OF the campaign which
the officials of the town have started
against auto drivers who persist in
annoying women. The practice of the
autoists mas been watched by a num-
per OF cltlzens and many OF them have
overheard the insulting remarks
"hlch were addressed to the women
when they refused to accept invita-
tons TO ride. One prominent mer-
chant stated TINS morning that he was
giad 10 know that the authorities
were planning to stop these tactics.
because he had about come to the
end OF his patience and intended to
bring the matter to their attention.
decisive results however, were no
tlced last evening because the streets
were clear OF lettering autos, and
many of the women breathed easier
as they passed down the streets.
Some OF the names OF the worst Of
tenders have been given to the police
by the women complainants, and these
men Will be watched more closely
than the others. Special precautions
Will be taken to see that from now on,
the women of Plainville will not be
in any section of the town.
number OF extra policemen were
detailed about the center last eve
ming in plain clothes, but according to |
their reports this morning, there was
an absence of the practice all evening |
ong. Stiff penalties are promised all
those who are caught.
Plan to Draw Petition
A plan is under way whereby a pc