New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22

90's he moved to Plainville,. but soon
came back to his old home and took
up his residence in Beckley. For the
past several years he has resided on
Lower Lane, Berlin, where he con-
ducts milk business. 49,, ~
Mr.. Carter stated this morning that
if elected he will conduct his work
along the same lines as he has in the
past and will work steadily for the
improvement of the town. 'ta
During the past year many i'm
provements have been made to roads
and bridges. Several of the back roads
have been put in first rate condition
and the road. from Upsons corner to
Main street, Kensington, which was
formerly one of the worst sections of
thoroughfare in town has been made
into fine piece of road. Another Sec
ton of road that was improved
through the efforts of the selectman
is the School street section. This road
was formerly in bad condition and has
now been fixed by the state. The road
is of concrete and serves as a short
cut from the turnpike to Pennington,
avenue.
Bridges have also come to the notice
of the first selectman and several have
been repaired or made over. Concrete
structures have taken the place of the
the planking in many others have
been repaired and relaid
Mr. Carriers friends will be glad to
hear of his announcement as they had
been urging him for some time to go
after the position again, feeling con-
fident that he would get it, Yesterday
a party of supporters waited upon him
and pledged their support, telling him
that he could be sure of being elected.
Some time ago several members of
the democratic faction in town told
Mr.. Carter that they would lend him
their support and stated that many j.,
other members of the party would
alho back him for first selectman. Sew
eral have stated that Mr.. Carter has
been one Of the best first selectmen
that the town has ever had. Through
his work in charity cases in the past
he has gained the support of many of
the women of the town and they are
uniting to vote for him, it is under
stood.
So far, nothing has been heard from
the democrats. Whether or not they
have decided upon a candidate is not
known. Some time ago talk was heard |
of putting a we'll known member of
their forces in the field to run against |
Mr.. Carter.
Kramer for Assessor
A vacancy will occur this year in
The board of assessors. The term of E.
Vernon Reed expires and it will be up |
20 the people to elect all ASSESSOR for
.hree years to take his place. Town
ak has it that Frank G. Kramer of
East Berlin will be doomed for this
position. He is well known, both in
Berlin and East Berlin and has had
much experience in business and ac-
work. He is employed at the
Jewelry company of East
Berlin.
Another vacancy which will occur
will be in the board of relief, This
position is for three years. The out
,oing member will be William Shep-
Ird, manager OF the Farmers MIX
20 He will probably not run for the
,ffice again. as it is reported that he
reeds all his time to attend to mis-
work with the milk company. So far,
10 one has been mentioned for the
POSITION.
1 Farmers Exchange Meeting
The adjourned meeting of the
'armers' Exchange of Berlin has been
ct for September /, according to
'ord received this morning from
TENDERS of the organization. Officers
DR. the coming year will be elected
nd reports of this years officers will
e read. The officers are anxious to
ave all members present to hear the
sports.
Grange Holds Meeting
Berlin Grange met last evening at ,
ic hall on Damon's hill. routine bust ,
ess being discussed. An entertain .
tent was presented, some of those !
king part being Mrs E. Is. Adam,
no gave an interesting account OF ,
sr recent trip to Canada, and Mr.. I
nd Mrs. George Tryon. who render {
several musical selections
Is Left sum of Money {
DR.. Roger III. Griswold of kensins- /