New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

TOT the Equor law, WAE taken 10 the Hartford county jail yesterday after noon, after she had refused to pay the fine and costs, which totaled S5@0 An effort was made by coun- ,sel for Mrs, Kuznma tn police court yesterday morning to have the fine reduccd, but Judge Malone refused 10 modify his original decision.
 Would Purchase City Property
 Attorney Joseph r. O'Connell ap- Ipeared before the city council last evening and offered tos purchase the lefty property on the corner of School and Church streets and Iagrcod 10 take over about three acres Of property belonging 10 tho icity located between Lake avenue and Middle street in the East Bris- to district for sl.7jO. The last manned property has for the past s,v. cral years been used as circus grounds
 This offer Is to be given consicra- ton by the city council and un~ doubtedly report oi their decision F meeting Of the city fathers. Curtis Street Hearing
 \ number of the property owners on Curtis street appeared before thu city council last evening 10 discuss ithe matter Of establishing building lines on that street, but after rather "a lengthy argument the matter was referred back to the street commit tee for further inv estigation, Most of the difficulty arose over the es- Establishment of building lIne on the 1 corner lots. although the city off ciaIs believed that an amicable yer bal agreement had been made some time ago when members of the city council held meeting on ihc lscene of action with those most 1 yital!y interested,
 It was voted, however. to adopt tho street line as laid out by the city lcngiucer
 Prompt Response to personal Tax ] Although bills for the personal taxes were not mailed until Mon day of this week, nearly goo per sons have already appeared at the office of Tax Collector Riley and made settlement.
 This is considered rather re- markable showing in view of really unpleasant weather prevailing. par Iticularly underfoot.
 This tax must be paid before tho first of March in order 10 avoid ap- bearing before the court.
 Elks Musical Comedy
 Tho musical comedy "That's That" will be presented tonight and tomorrow night at the Community ltheater by the Bristol Lodge of Elks under the direction of John E. Judd of the John E. Rogers company of New York. The parts arc being taken by local talent. those partici- pating being Henry Menar1. Azilda Hebcrt, Helen Guden. Robert liar Iris William Barnteld, Charles Bet tua. Madeline Bund, Madelon Rose, Ora Narcotic, Charles Ball. Dr. c. U. Moore and Dorothy Martin.
 To Raise Cemetery Fund President Arthur s. Barnes of the West Cemetery association appeared before the city council last evening and stated that efforts were now being made 10 establish a perpetual care fund for the Old North ceme- tery on Lewis street, where a num- her of Bristol's early pioneers are inferred. A check of $500 has all ready been received from w. l. IIurd of Boston for this purpose and 1t is believed that other donations will be soon forthcoming. ..
 The West Cemetery association was designated last summer 10 CT" for the Old North cemetery, to- gether with the old South crnlr- terry on Downs street and the old Episcopal cemetery on Stearns street. after Katherine Gaylor chap ter, D, A. R.. had called the atten- ton of the city officials to the fact that the fences were falling down and the brush had not been cut In q number Of years. At that time the city council made a special appro- 1 priation of $500 for yhis purpose, and of this amount s42l.96 has been expended for needed repairs.
 Parent-Teachers' Entertainment
 Arrangements have been com pietcd for a card party and dance at the Federal Hill auditorium on the night of Feb. 15 under the aus pices of the Parent-Teachers asso- citation, the proceeds 10 be used for 1 he advancement Of the child wei fare activities of thc organization. | The music for dancing will be furnished by the Trinity Bacchana- Hans.
 Funeral of Mrs. George Webster
 The funeral of Mrs. Bennie Web ster. wife Of George Webster of 1o9 North street, who died last Monday, was held from her late residence this afternoon. The Rev Dr. Wil. liam F. West ofticated and the body was placed in the vault at West cemetery for interment in the spring
 Nurses Home in Sight
 The matter of the nurses home. which has been actively taken up during tho winter and for which approximately s1l0,nO0 has been raised, is now in sight and the building committee is now working on final drafts Of the plans so that before the first Of March definite bids for its construction will be in the hands of the committee. 1t Is contemplated to erect building which will adequately provide for X 10 so nurses and will be complete in the matter Of class and recreation Irooms
 An electric railroad is to be built lth the si,rnn mil nf tl,n ym-rr,it-., ,i,n