New Britain herald., 1928-04-25
CONDEMNATION 0F FARM ID BE HEARD Proceedings Monday Morning in
 City Court Room
 OWNER REFUSES S11,000 Purse Presented to Rev. B. R. Sty-
Purse Presented to Rev. B. B, sty- ring-Water Department officials Meet Here-Stockholdcrs Approve Root Co. Sale,

A hearing on the condemnation Of the Wells farm in East Church by the Bristol water department is scheduled for 10 o'clock next Mon day morning in the city court room. Attorney John Hubbard of Litch- field, Senator Samuel Doty Of Hart ford and Joseph T. Donovan, local realtor, the commission appointed by the superior court about two weeks ago, will preside.
 The application for the condem- nation proceedings was filed by the water department. after efforts to purchase the land from Mrs. Sarah Bernstein, the owner, had failed. The property covers approximately oo acres and it is understood that sll.9oe was offered to Mrs. Bern stein but refused.
 It is the contention Of water de- partment officials that the use of the property for farming purposes would soon result in the conta,nin- alton Of water in the Bristol reser- Noir which adjoins. They also point out that the land is not adapted to agricultural pursuits and it is their belief that the offer made to Mrs, Bernstein is cousiderab bly, more than 1t IS worth. The contamination the ory Is borne out by tue opinion of pr. E. B. Robbins, city health of fiCer.
 Corporation counsel William N. DeRosier will appear at the hearing in behalf Of the city's interests.
 Water Department Meets
 Fifty representatives from the New Britain. kensington, Walling- ford, 1alesville. Waterbury. Anson- ia. Seymour. Plainville, Pennington, tnlonville and the Maple Hill dis frlct water departments were the guests last evening of the Bristol water department in Its offices on Riverside avenue. Members of the city council were also present. The visitors were welcomed by Mayor w. Raymond Crumb and Charles l.. Wooding, chairman of the local board of water commissioners.
 Superintendent G. Earl Lourie presided and introduced Commits sioner Hatch of New Britain. who spoke on "Service Charge vs Mini mum Rate" He stated that the best authorities on the subject recom- mended the service charge, although it IS not in vogue at the present time. In his opinion it was the most equitable method of making charge for what the consumer gets. It was also considered by some that the service charge would effect a say ing in water. he said A discussion followed Mir. Hatch's address.
 Superintendent Mckenzie of the Wallingford water department spoke on Water Works Adminis- tration," His talk was followed by general discussion.
 The meeting was such success that Superintendent Lourie was en- powered to appoint a committee of four to arrange for similar gath ering in the fall and to submit plans at that time for the founding ot a permanent organization.
 Prior 10 the addresses a supper was served in the department offices. w. E. Woodruff catering Roscoe l.. Sessions led the singing and Wal H. Porch presided at the piano Dur ing the evninc souvenirs in the form of bottle openers were presented to the guests.
 South Chippins Hill Auxiliary
 The South Chippins Hill Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Thursday afternoon, April a6th. with Mrs. Everett Barnes on Terryville avenue. The making Of magaz zine racks will be explained at that time by Miss Sands.
 Funeral Of Oliver Van Gordon
 The funeral of Oliver Van Gordon, who died last Saturday in Norwich. was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking parlors of Thom- as F. O'Brien. Rev. Hubert D. Jones, pastor of Prospect Methodist church. conducted the service and burial was fin West cemetery.
 Funeral of James IT. Kellegher
 The funeral of James H. kellegher, who died Monday evening at his home, 39S south street. will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Joseph's church. Rev. Oliver T. Magnoll, will celebrate the high mass of requiem and burial will be in St. Joscph's cemetery.
 l. O. o. IT. Meeting
 \ meeting of Pcqua buck Lodge. I. O. Q. F.. will be held al o'clock this evening in Arcanum hall.
 Planning Commission To Meet
 X meeting of the city planning 70 m mission will hp. hplI at 4 p'clocl-