New Britain herald., 1925-10-10
COMPANY INCREASES RATES
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 Will Demand Higher Figure From Town in New Contract BEAUpRE HELD UNDER BOND
Criminal Negligence Charge Against New Britain Man-Report of Orrin l.. Judd-Church Notices-Lcgion Auxiliary Plans Bazaar--Briefs.

An increase of almost 60 per cent will be asked by the Connecticut ! Light & Power Co. In any new con- tract entered into between 1t and the town, 1t was learned today. The pres ent contract for lighting the streets of Plainville was made 10 years ago, and the amount stipulated was $S,- 600 a year. This agreement termi- mates this year, and the company Is asking $500 year, or an increase of 5000 for a continuance of the same service under A new contract. If any additions or Improvements are voted at the town meeting Mon day night, these will raise the amount still further.
 Petitions for approximately 30 more lights have been received from residents of outlying sections Of the town, and these will probab by be voted at the annual town meet ing An improvement in the illumi- nation about the center will also be brought up. including the placing of 1 six brilliant lamps In the center and better ones along the main streets.
 First Selectman William J. John son stated this morning that no rec concentrations would be made to the meeting, but that the officials would report on the various matters, give the prices which the lighting Com- ! pany would ask for each addition, and leave action up to the meeting,
 Held Under Bond.
 Albert Beaupre of Main street, New Britain, pleaded not guilty 10 a charge Of criminal negligence before Justice Edward r. Prior last night and his case was postponed until next Friday, Bcauprc being held un- der $500 bonds. He is alleged to have been negligent and thns caused the death of Milton q. llurlburt of New Britain in an automobile mo torcyClo crash Wednesday night on the New Britain road. He was first held under a technical charge, which was altered when Hurlburt died yes tcrday at the New Britain General hospital. Judge George w. klctt of New Britain represented Beaupre, while Attorney Charles r, Conlon acted in the interests of the IIurl- burt estate.
 Condition Critical.
 The condition of Lowell Rates, who sustained broken back in q fall here yr%torday morning, i5"t3t~d to be cri'itil. He is in th" Bristol hospital, wh' F. an N-ray "\amina ton was tu's"n ;.,ld ShoWcl d badly broken spinal rolDtan, Little nope is held out Tor his recovery.
 First Real snow
 The first real snow of the season fell here today. While a few parti- .cles fell earlier in the week, they melted us soon as they reached the ground. but this mornings furry wGs of flnc. driving particles which did mol melt but scuttled along the roads as if they were the advance guard of a blizzard. The thermo- meter in various sections fell 10 and below the freezing point for tn" coldcst night Of the year. The cold weather Was welcomed by radio fans. but they found it hard 10 be- lieve that they would listen in on a world series game today.
 Episcopal Church
 A food sale for the benefit Of the church school will be conducted al the parish house from ? 10 4 o'clock this afternoon by the Parish Guild. Services at tho Church Of Our Sa- viour tomorrow. the 18th Sunday af- ter Trinity will be ds .ollows: & a. m., early celebration of the holy communion; 10 a. m., church school; II a. E.. morning prayer and ser mon by the rector, Rev. George l.