New Britain herald., 1924-10-07
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TOWN ELECTION IS
 i. .. P. VICTORY
Republican Candidates Swept
 Into Office by Large Majorities

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 Former Resident Dies In Colorado
 Enters Fight Game-Last Chance To Be NIade--Town Meeting Ad- journed--Plainyille Briefs.
 The town election held yesterday resulted in sweeping victory for the Republicans, all candidates on that ticket being sent into office with 6 majority of 300 or more votes. First Selectman William Johnson was reelected for the 11th time by the largest majority he has ever re- ceived. The vote recorded yester- day was 7O6. reported to b cone of the heaviest polls In years, Only a | few times can be recalled whrein the vote at town election was heavier than this year and 1t pleases both the republican and democratic officials.
 The results of the balloting yes terday are as follows; Selectmen-.- William k. Johnson, r. sol: James Simpson, r. 511; Edward P. Prior, d. 200; Theodore Derby, d. 1S7; audi tor-F. L. Benzon, r. -612; Thomas P. Prior, d. 192; assessor-J. J. Kimmel, r. 512; F. w. Austin, d, 1S9: board of relief--Joseph N. Me Herman, r. 515; o. +. Robertson, r, 51S; Joseph P. Mccarthy, d. 189; George Skinner, d. 1S6; grand jurors -S. S. Gwillim. r. 511; s. P. Will Hams, r. sos; William J. Foran, d. 196: Charles Ryder, d. 1S6; consta- bles-Edgar W. Furrey, r. 4S9; Philip Marine, r 466; George schu- bert. r. 515; William Buys r. 514; Andrew Hogan, d. 215: Thomas Royce, d. 221: Fred Callen, jr., q. 196; c. White, d. 192; registrar of voters-Joseph N. McKernan, r. 510; Peter F. Duffy, d.. 194; school board, three years-E. H, Hills. r. 515; Martin Casey, unexpired term of two years, d. 190; Arthur M. Ry- der, d. for three years, 190: library ] committee-Mrs. Frank T. Wheel CTS, r. and Mrs Fred Powers, q. Merritt O. Ryder acted as moder- ator at the polls. Democrats elect ed by reason of their filling offices regardless of plurality at the polls are Thomas P. Prior as auditor, Will liam J. Foran as grand juror, Peter F. Duffy as registrar of voters, Ed ward P. Prior as selectman, Andrew Hogan, Thomas H. Royce and Fred Callen, jr., as constables, besides places on boards and committees Willis J, Hemingway, endorsed by both parties, remains as tax colIec- | tor.
 Former Resident Dies. Word has been received here of : the death of Mrs. Jane E. Tillotson which occurred at the home of her son, Rev. Frederick Wells Hart at I Berthoud, Coloo on September 30. Mrs. Tillotson was life long resident of Plainvile until a year ! ago last May when her son came l east for her and she returned to spend her last days with him. Had i she lived until November II, she would have been S6 years old. She was a member of the Plainvillc Congregational church.
 Mrs. Tillotson had been in feeble health for several years and suffered greatly. With loving tenderness her son and his family cared for her until the end came peacefully, At her own request she was buried in the cemetery at Berthoud. Be- sides her son and his wife, she leaves five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
 Last Chance for Applicants. Today is the last chance of the year for all those who are eligible to be made voters, 10 file their ap- plcations with the registrars of voters who will be in session in the town hall until 2 o'clock this eve- ming. All applications not in the hands of the registrars before that hour. will not be accepted and those handing them In will not be elig- ible to become voters and take part in the national and state elections. On next Saturday and the follow ing Saturday, the board of select men and the town clerk will be in session In the town hall to examine all applicants who seek to take the electors oath. They will admit to the oath all those who in their opinion prove themselves eligible.
 Republican Caucus Notes.
 The great interest of the town and especially of the Republican eloc- torate is the coming caucus of the Republican party on October IA, for the selection of representative in the general assembly and to name justices of the peace and judge of probate.
 Without a doubt the caucus will be largely attended because Of the ! contest which is on between J, ].