New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
JOHNSON MAY QUIT
SELECTMAN'S JOB
I'll Health The Walter
Seymour a Candidate
MUSHROOMS AFFECT II
Warning Issued Against Buying
These Notwithstanding An
nounce1nents - Grange Competi-
tive Program-Funerals Briefs.

nouncements - Grange COMPETE
tive Program-Funerals. Briefs.
First Selectman William ]. John
son. when questioned this morning
as to the possibility OF his being
candidate for reelection, stated that
he had not yet decided, although he
might retire. Mr.. johnson explained
that his health has been none too
good for several years and that he
would be glad to be relieved of his
duties II capable successor appear
ed. Two years ago he wished to re-
! tire, not being in very good heauth
at that time, but he was prevailed
| upon to continue in office. Selectman
johnson has been in office for more
than a dozen years and has per-
, formed his duties so we'll that his
reelection annually has seemed n
matter of course. If he should de-
eide to step down this fall, the Ques-
ton of a successor Is likely to cause
considera Bile interest.
Seymour a Candidate.
One candidate who will be in the
running at the republican caucus
whether or not Mr.. johnson retires
was uncovered today when Waiter
W.Seymour made the following an
nouncement: In a recent converse
ton with one OF our leading citizens
the question was asked, Why don't
you throw your hat in the 'rinS for
first selectman?' After carefully con-
sidering the question l decided |
would. If l am regularly nominated
in caucus I will accept and hope to
be elected at our next regular cleo
ton"
Mr.. Seymour has been more or
less active in Plainvillo politics for
many years. In 1909 lie was nomi-
mated for first selcctman and lost by
the close margin Of ten votes. For a
number OF years he has served on
the board of relief.
Speculation is rife as to other can
didates. James Simpson, second Sc
lectman. has recently returned from
a hospital and will probably not
seek a position. Friends Of John j.
Kimmel, Plainville representative TO
the state legislature, have been seek
ing an announcement Of his candl- /
dacy, while the name of Frank !
Smith has also been mentioned.
In the democratic party. Edward ,
p. Prior, third seleCtman. is consld- |
cred a probable nominee, while an
effort is being made to have W. IL. +,
Carpenter enter the ring. /
Mushrooms Make II Ill.
Seventeen persons in Plainville are
acutcly i'll with poisoning resulting
from eating mushrooms over the
holiday. While it is not expected
that any of these will die, they are
all in great pain and seriously sick.
The "epidemic' appears to have
been caused by mushrooms which
have been sold from door TO door
by numerous persons lately. AL
though these peddlers guarantee
their product. their word cannot be
accepted and doctors have issued
warning to the townspeople not to
buy these growths in this way
Mushrooms are dangerous food, they
advise, for even ii they are OF an
edible variety they must be cooked
Just properly or poisoning Will re-
suit.
Donations Coming In.
Donations are still coming in Tor
the LeGion's plan OF making over the
NO lE Ten con-
tributions have been received for II
total OF SAL. and others will be well
coined. A substantial sum Will be
realized from the carnival held last
week, but more than this will be re-
ouired il the lot is TO be fixed up IN
the fitting manner which the Lc-
wish.
schools Open.
The Plainville public schools Will
reopen tomorrow morning Tor the
l926-1927 terms. l..
Norton-Dcnton. /,
The wedding of Miss Margaret
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Denton of 50 Broad street, to
Edgar Norton. son OF Frank Norton
Of Park street, will take place at :
o clock Saturday afternoon at the ,
Advent Christian church. Rev.
Charles Minbleau. the pastor, Will
perform the ceremony. Miss Helen I
Denton, a sister of the bride, will be
and Herbert Moran VIII ,
be best man. :
Grange Competitive Program. :
A competitive program between
he men and women will feature the {
meeting Of Plainville Grange at 5
o'clock tonight. The women's part s
will be in charge OF Mrs. Ernest {
Phelps and Mrs. Charles Weldon, |
while the men have entrusted their t
leadership to Irving Carter and Ed {
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