New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
EX.MAYOR LANDERS
 DIES IN NEW YORK
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elected. He remained in the coun- ell until 1919 when he left New Britain.
 Dispute Over Residence
 For a considerable part of the later years of his councilmanic serv- ice. Mir. Landers spent much of his time in Hartford. His frequent ab- sence from the city gave rise to dispute as to the legality of his con- tinued utilization with the city gov ernment of New Britain. Landers answered with a claim that he maintained legal residence at the home of his mother on East Main street. The dispute became so heated and reached snch proportions 1t was felt advisable 10 take it to the state capitol for adjudication. Tie registrars Of voters took this step with the result that his stand was formally approved by the at torncy~general. This finding has served as Q precedent for similar cases arising elsewhere since that time.
 Sponsor of City Building
 Outstanding in the eventful mayoral administrations of MT. Landers was the purchase of the present municipal building. This step was the direct result of a spirited campaign conducted by him for the establishment of central point from which matters of munl- cipaI busniess mght be transacted Prior to that time offices were spread about the city wherever &C., commodations might be had. He argued that housing all departments under one roof would coordinate the work and make for efficiency. At the conclusion of his campaign the city adopted his suggestion and pur- chased the Russwin hotel building, which was later remodeled and now serves as city hall.
 In the light of later developments coming with the growth of the city. the main objection put forth by the opponents of this purchase fades into oblivion. It was complained that the price was eXorbitant, the expenditure including S140,000 for the building and about S65,000 for Temodeling. The present value of the building and site is placed con- scrvatively at half million dollars
 First Mayor Under Consolidation
 Interesting also in connection with his service is mayor is the fact that he presided over the city govern ment during the first four years of consolidation. The smoothness of lis administration in spite of the complications which arose with the change in system was pointed to by his many political friends as a tribute to his ability as an execu- tive.
 Mir. Landers was native of New Britain. He was the son of Charles s. Landers and Grace Judd flanders, and was their only child. As a boy he attended the Camp school. going directly from the school to Yale. He was graduated from Sheffield Scientific school of Yale University in 1894.
 l.. r. i& c. Director 31 Years
 His industrial career began direct ly after his graduation at Yale. He Joined the staff of Landers, Frary < Clark, of which his grandfather George M. Landers, Sr., had been the founder and of which his father, Charles s. Landers, was president. In 1895, on April II, he was elect ed 10 the board of directors, a posi- tion he held for 31 years. On Jan- uary 30, 1897 he became secretary of the concern. Election to the posi- tion of treasurer came October 15, 1900. He became secretary and treasurer, January 26, 1901, and on January 4. 1906, he became vice. president. secretary and treasurer. He served the company in that triple capacity until September 2S, 1911, when he resigned the offices and re- tired, retaining only his position on the board of directors. Several years afterward he returned to become manager of the New York office of Landers, Frary & Clark's in the Fifth avenue building. He was president of the North & Judd Mfg. Co.,, from 1901 to 1918 and at the time of his death was 8 member of the board of directors.
 Mir. Landers married twice. His first wife was Mrs. Grace Sheffield. and his second wife, Hazel Fox, who survives him. His mother also sur wives him.
 Funeral arrangements have not been made. but it is likely that the body will be brought here for serv- ices and burial
 Mayor Weld Shocked
 T was both surprised and shock ed to learn of the death of former Mayor Landers," Mayor Weld said today. T have known MT. Landers for many years and have always held him in high esteem. He was one of my first employers, and it was later my pleasure to serve with him for time as a member of the common council. The city of New Britain owes the highest respect to his memory for the work he did for this municipality in the early days of it's consolidation, as mayor, and later as a member of the coun- cil"
 Representative Claude w. Stew ems of Berlin was visibly moved today when he received the news. They were companions in the gen. eral assembly at the 1913 session. MT. Stevens who is an officer of the 1913 State Legislature club, will take steps at once to notify the other members, he, said. It is expected that he will head a com mittee on resolutions.
 Assistant Food Administrator
 MT Landers became widely known the state during the years he was in politics. During the world war he served as assistant to Robert Scoville, federal food ad-