New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-03
PlainuM Mers,s

Notices to Occupants
FLAGS AT HALF MAST
I. o. o. F. InstaIlation--Leavhg For
california--Receives Death News
By Radio-Hastings Funeral
Plahville Briefs.
Tenants, both Of apartments and
stores in the Russell property at the
corner Of Whiting and West Main
streets, received notices in the morn
ing mail today, that no longer will
the conditions in the back yard which
have been going on for some time, be
tolerated. Some Of the tenants in
the block have been throwing refuse
and garbage wrapped up In newspa-
pers, from their back verandas, and
some of the stores have been throw
ing quantities of old papers and re-
fuse into the yard without making
any effort to clean the place up. The
condition OF the place was brought
to the attention of DR.. ]. N. Bull, To-
cal health officer and upon notifca-
ton, the owners Immediately started
to clean up. Two men and dump
cart worked all day yesterday clean
ing the yard UP and the work will
be finished today.
The notices contain the information
that the yard is to be graded and
cemented, and that when any neces-
sity arises for the yard to be cleaned
in the future, those tenants who are
responsible for the filth, will be charg-
ed with the expense of cleaning up.
All tenants will be required to burn
their own papers and dispose of the
refuse which collects in containers to
be furnished by themselves.
The Herald wishes to take this OPP
portunity to state that the name of
the property is the Russell Estate in
stead of the Tracy block as it has
been called in the past. One of the
owners, 1t is understood, took ex-
ception to this term being used.
Flags At Half Mast
PIainvine presented an appearance
of mourning this morning following
receipt of the news that President
Warren G. Harding had died suddenly
last evening. At an early hour this
m orning. Commander John Gutdon of
Brock Barnes post had given orders
for the flag at the post rooms to be
lowered to half mast and the flag
on the green in the center was also
placed at half mast. A flag was rails
cd over the entrance to the post office
with drape of black In mourning
for the chief executive. Genuine sor-
row was expressed on every side at
mention OF the sudden end OF the
president.
Odd Fellows Installation
Sequassen lodge. I. Q. 0. F., held
installation of their officers last eve
ming in Odd Fellows hall. The work.
was carried on by District Deputy |
Ralph E. Morrill, and his suite. The
officers are as follows: Noble grand,
Glenn V. Radcliffe; vice-grand, Har-
old Anderson; recording secretary, E.
r. Ackert. and treasurer, I. B. Car
ter. Luncheon was served following
the exercises.
Leaving for California
The Misses Rachel and Helen
Mitchell of South Washington street,
residents of Plainville for the past
seven years. are leaving Plainville for
their former home in Linwood, Cali
fornia. Miss Rachel Mitchell was up
to yesterday, secretary at the Newton
Mfg. Co. Their parents left recently
to take up their residence in the west,
and the daughters will join them.
Receives Death On Radio
Among the first to receive the news T..
Of the death of the president was
Charles Diggle who received the in
last evening over the radio.
concert was in progress when a =
yoice was heard to saw that there
vas some important news to tell and
he word that President Harding had
,assed away came over. Immediately
Mr.. DiepIe conveyed the information :
q several about town.