New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

years. From 1905 until 1908 he was not active in government affairs, but in 1908 when the position Of city comptroller was created Mir. Curtis was elected, il being an elective posi- ton at that time. Hr has been elect ed or appointed every year since, His selection always has been unanimous and has had the endorsement ol both major parties.
 For 10 years ho was New Britain correspondent for the Hartford Courant while employed it the bank.
 Entered Militia in 1900
 Tn 1900 Mr. Curtis enlisted in Company r. First Connecticut in- fantry being mustered in by Colonel w. W. Bullen, one Of his close per aonal friends. H. became quarter master sergeant and in 1904 was elected second lieutenant of his companG
 When the World War broke ont, 7r, Curtis. then a first lieutenant, was advanced 10 the rank Of captain and WAS given detached scrvic" ill the quartcrmastcr department. II" was assigned 10 remain in New Brit ain where he had charge of federal property and stores here.
 When the First Connecncut roSi- ment became part Of tllr lp-nd rcgi- ment and upon its being later re- organized into the lG9th, he went onto the reserve forces with the rank al n his death.
 He was not active in organizations although he was a member Of the Sons Of American Revolution and Of the Army and Navy club Of Hart ford.
 He is survived by his widow.
 Funeral services will be held at the South Congregational church to- morrow afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Dr. George W C. Hill will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill ccme- tery, Hartford.
 Praised By City Clerk
 Town Clerk Alfred l.. Thompson under whose guidance Capt. Curtis had his start in public life. was deeply grieved to learn of the death of his friend and co-worker in municipal business. He paid the following tribute to MT. Curtis
 Since Hanford l.. Curtis first en- tered public life. $5 years ago, his duties and mine have been closely in'er-related, and d day has seldom passed in that period of time on hi .i 6tt business way or socially.
 As a fellow city official, l have always found him courteous and CO., operative. The increasing duties of his office. coming as Q result Of the great growth of the municipality since he took over his official duties were taken by him as a matter Of course and without complaint, and the efficiency and attentileness marking his early work in the financial department Of the govern- mont have never suffered as a re- suit.
 MT. Curtis loved his work. He knew no office hours and not even his failing health was permitted to keep him from his duties His death is to be regretted exceeding ly. The city has lost a conscienti- ous servant. and I feel I have lost one of my best friends"
 Tribute From Ex-Mayor Quiclcy
 MT. Curtis was the most faith ful public servant the city Of New Britain ever had said former Mayor George A. Quigley yesterday. when told that the former comptroller had been called by death.
 Eulogized By Bank President
 President E. x. Stanley of the Savings Bank of New Britain. spoke his personal feelings and those of Capt Curtis's co-workcrs at the bank. in this statement;
 "In the death of Hanford l.. Cur lis this bank has lost one Of it's old e@l employees. For a period of nearly A. years he has been a faithful and conscientious worker here.
 His cheerful and genial disposi- lion has made him popular with the customers ot tho bank and has rGn- l rod him very pleasant associate.
 During all these years he has h en most regular in his attention 10 his duties. seldom having been absent, and the rare occasions when he. has not been at his desk have been solely duo 10 illness. He has not been in good health for the past two years or more. but so patient and uncomplaining in his bearing cF |, jc In ,aD q not realized hy his associates, 10 whom he had become endcared and by whom his memory will long be cherished"
 C.L. sheldon Pays Tribute
 An associate in city financial bus mess for thc past decade. City Treasurer Curtis l.. Sheldon had the Following 10 sal.
 1t was with deep regret that l learned today Of tho death or City Comptroller ITanford L. Curtis.
 'I have been actively associated 0ith Captain Curtis in city affairs Tor the past in years and our rela- Ions havr been most pleasant. He Rag always careful conscientious and ohHrinG and gay" his time freely in the conduct of the city's business and tho protection of its interests, H. will he missed by the members o the city government and ! am srra that the memory Of him as an efficient, kluIjy and courteous ofti- cial and friend will remain with us for a long time.
 Mayor Order, Flags Half MaSt"d
 Mayor raouczsa. who's" long "ou- 1.ction with the dnanc. committ"2 7t the common council us thrr" .crms as mayor and his oA-of.icio T. r.mbrrship on thn board of finance and taxation, brought him in clos contact with Mr. Curtis. also ",. pressed regret at the death Of the