New Britain herald., 1929-05-04
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FIGURES DISCLOSE BRISTOL GROWTH

BRIST0L'S GROWTH Comparative Statistics RsIsal Expansion During Last 70 Yoals 1909 BUDGET WAS $tR,2A Forestviile to Enter Team in City
 Baseball League-Eisht Terry
 vile Men Accused By 14 Year
 Old GirI-Hospital Nurse Resisns
 There has been considerable dis cussion recently regarding the anti cipated growth of Bristol during the year and business leaders. particu- larly those in the real estate field have predicted that by the first Of June there will not be vacant tene- ment in the city in spite of the fact that on April there were ap- proximateiy e5O. A part of the prediction has already been borne out.
 Figures available showing Bris- tol's growth during the past ca years present an interesting con- trast.
 In 1909 the estimates prepared by the town of Bristol's selectme:, Patrick H. Condon. Frederick N. Manross and Charles H. Deming- showed that to run the town de- partments would cost approximate. ly $149,22i. The estimates approv- ed in March. 1929. totalled 31,01s.. 16S.40. or approximately nine times the amount appropriated 20 year. ago. To operate the schools, both common and high. in 1903 cost the town $3s.1S0. This year the budget appropriation is approximately $325.0 .000, or over eight times more Another item of contrast is that ol roads and bridges. In 1909 the ap' propriation was $30,o00. This veal it is $174.S6S.60.
 The figures mentioned above, 1t Il pointed out by those who have watched the growth of Bristol zeal ously, clairly indicate the rapii strides made by industries here. The residential districts have expanded in proportion and today sections which were large farms in 1909 ars covered with modern homes. The progress of the city during the past quarter of . century wa, vividly depicted at the recent Bettel Homes and Progress exposition held in the state armory and Bristol'l growth is further demonstrated b, the fact that some time this mont two new banks, the North Side Banl and Trust Co. and the City Discour and Deposit Co. will open then doors for business. The former | located in the northern section O the city while the latter is oI School street, but . short distance removed from the heart of the city Baseball Meeting
 An enthusiastic baseball meeting was held in Firemen's hall. Forest vile. last evening to discuss the ad visibility of entering team in th' Bristol City league which will ops, its season on May 2s. Mayor W Raymond Crumb, a resident of tha section of the city, presided and ex plained the object of the proposes league. John Forth. James ) Critchley and William MacDonal. were appointed . committee o three to issue the call for candidates and 1t is probable that the first try out will be held early next week Because of the poor condition 0 the old Camp Station grounds. al practice sessions will be held on tn, East Bristol diamond and it is als, probable that all of the teams hom' games will be played there also. Autos Collide
 l Automobiles operated by Emi Lacroix of 163 School street, Bristo and Pasquale Esperaxza of Farming ton collideded shortly after mid night at the corner of Park an. Tulip streets. In spite of the fac that the Esperazza car was turne. over, neither he nor his five gir companions were injured. Both car were slightly damaged.
 At the time of the accident La croiS was proceeding easterly oI Park street while Esperazza va turning into Park street from Tuli] street. Following a hearing befor Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Roh ert J. Stack this morning. the tw. drivers were advised to settle thei damages civilly.
 Schools to Reopen
 The grammar and high school. which have been closed for the pas ten days for the spring recess, vii reopen Monday morning.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Merwin l The funeral of Mrs. Arthur H Merwin Of 4s Pleasant avenue. For estville, who died suddenly lat Thursday night, will be held at he late home at 1:30 p. m. Sunday an at the Durham cemetery at 3:s0 2 m. Mrs. Merwin is survived by hs husband and i've daughters. Phoeb, Edna. Elsie Myra and Florence.
 Maple Ends To Opea Season
 The semi-pro baseball season vii be ushered in Sunday afternoon a Muzzy Field when the Maple En, Athletic club team meets the Rock