New Britain herald., 1925-01-27

wide could be as good as gates which are much larger
 John Lamb then a'aid that the question was to eliminate the gates as they arc at present. He said that a flash signal is out of the question. a tiagman is not efficient and tho only system for the protection of both vehlcular and pedestrian traf- ilc is the installation of double gates He said that most of the traffic pass. Ing over the crossing was through traffic and thought that 1t was q matter for the railroad to decide and not the town.
 MT. Gillis cited the East Main street railroad crossing as an exam- pleo the inefflciency of double gates, He stated that those gates had been broken two years in suc- cession seven times in three months and at one time three times in one week while the gates were still un- der repair.
 MT. Simpson speaking for the town stated that the town was de- cided on double gates which would cided on double gates and Mr, Ster- ling then stated that if the railroad company would remove the gates which would cost by installing dou- ble gates about s900 and then move the switch and gateman's shanty which would cost about $25O more would the town be willing to stand some of the expense. The town, 1t was stated, was on record to pay up to S25O towards the costs.
 Following this, the meeting agreed that the railroad would install dou- ble gates, would remove the switch and shanty, would give the town the triangular piece of land and the town would pay s250 towards the cost of the work. This was satis- factory to everyone present and this will be brought up to the hearing of the public utilities commission on Friday 10 which date the last hear ing was adjourned. The members of the commission stated that they would issue an order covering any agreement which the town and rail- road should reach. This entirely settles the matter with the excep- tion of having the public utilities commission endorse the plan. Mrs. Leon LOOmis
 Mrs. Loomis of East Main street died at her home on East Main street last evening after several weeks illness. She was born in Bristol on September 6 1884 and was fl years old. She has been a resi- dent of Plainville for the past five years and moved here from Bridge port where she resided for about two years. She was the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Robert Cooling of Bristol, Mir. Cooling was formerly manufacturer in the Bell City and died about two years ago.
 Mrs. Loomis is survived by her husband and a two months old child and one sister, Miss Frances Cooling who made her home with her here. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of w. A. Bailey &, Co. Rev. Charles S. Wyckoff,' pastor Of the Plainville Congregational church will ofIiciate and burial will be in West cemetery.
 Pythian Sisters Install
 The recently elected officers of Pythian Temple No. 29, Pythian Sisters will be installed into office at meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The occasion will also mark the official visit Of the grand officers. Supper will be served at 630 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall followed by the business and work of the eve ming.
 Breaks Ribs in Tall
 Frank Crapton of West Main street slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk last evening and suffered three broken ribs. He was attended by Dr. George r. Cook who set the fractured members. His condition Is comfortable today
 Recovering From Illness
 The many friends of Ed Barrows who is confined to the Hartford Isolation hospital will be pleased to learn that he is fast recovering from his attack of scarlet fever. He is a prominent member of Brock Barnes post, American Legion and is an ac- tive member in the affairs of the post
 FOrcStcrs Notes
 Court General I.awton. F. Of A., will hold regular meeting tonight in the Legion rooms on Whiting street. The meeting will be followed by an elaborate entertainment and a smoker. This will usher in an active season as the members arc planning to arouse interest in the court. Sey- eral card games are in the works and plans will be announced at a later date.
 Attend Hearings
 A large number of property own- CTS on both East and Linden streets attended the two hearings held in the town hall by the town plan con-