New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 30, 1914, Page 7

NEW BRIlTAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1914. i Plainville News FRIDAY, THE SECOND DAY OF STOCK REDUCING SALE IN SUIT DEPARTMENT AND BEAR IN MIND IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF THE DELAYED COM- ING OF WARM WEATHER AND OVERCROWDED STOCKS OF SEASON- ABLE GARMENTS THAT YOU HAVE CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY SAV- INGS LIKE THESE. AS THERE IS BUT TWO DAYS MORE OF THESE CUT PRICES YOU SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OF THEM. SUITS REDUCED THIS WAY. For two days more we offer $15.00 Suits at $9.95 each; Regular $20.00 Suits for $14.95; Suits for $19.75; Regular $30.00 Suits for $23.95. Regular $25.00 COATS REDUCED THIS WAY—For two days more we offer $12.50 Coats at. $9.50 each; Regular $15.00 Coats for $11.50; Coats for $14.50; Regular $25.00 Coats for $10.50. “Regular * $18.00 HANDSOME SILK DRESSES—For one day more we - offer regular $30.00 Silk Dresses, made of Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, at this low price, $19.95. BARGAINS IN choice of separate skirts made of serges, poplins, Shepherd DRESS SKIRTS.—For another plaids. Skirts worth up to $7.50 for $4.50 each. day have and you checks « SPECIAL WAIST BARGAIN.—Only holds good for two days longer. For that time you have pick of entire stock of voile and crepe blouses that sell for $2.00. Priced two days more, $1.79 each. ALL OUR RAINCOATS REDUCED, giving you chance for the next two days to make good saving. Special is the offer of $3.00 coats, mented and stitched, for only $1.50 each. ce- FOR MISSES AND GIRLS, six to fourteen years of age, we offer big less than regular. mere to do it DN WS had cheap here now. bargains. for the next two days, in summer wash dresses priced much Coats also for misses and girls of same ages are to be HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU REEIVING ALL DRY GOO pg Make the most of the reductions. Only two days CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY PURCHASED OF US, . Berlin News FINGER CRUSHED N | -DOOR IS AMPUTATED il Beretta's Son Figues in L~ . Peculiar Accident. IHURCH ENTERTAINMENT SUCGESS Book and Thimble Club Realizes About Forty Dollars From Sale of i Seats—DMrs. Connley Observes 80th Birthday—Briefs, ' Toney, the five-year-old son of Mr. d Mrs. Emil Berretta of Beckley [Quarter; had the tip of the middle inger on his left hand crushed in the am of a heavy barn door late yes- erday afternoon, when the wind sud- lenty Elew the door shut as he was Jaying with the hinges. Df. Matthew Griswold was called hnd found that it would be necessary to amputate the finger up to the first Joint, which operation he performed his morning With the assistance of father, Dr.. R. M. Griswold. » Church Entertainment a Success. All Berlin is laughing today over the humor in the entertainment given at the Town hall last evening by the Book and Thimble club of the Berlin Congregational church. Two plays were presented, “Mechanical Jane,” a curtain raiser, and “The Klepto- maniac,” a one-act comedy, the splen- did acting bringing out the comic points in them so completely that the all rang with rounds of generous applause at frequent intervals. ¢ Miss Helen Rohm of Worthington idge, who coached the amateur fthespians and to whom much ofy the edit for the success of the enter- fainment is due, informed the Heérald oda.y that about fifty dollars was ealized from the sale of seats, an audience of more than 125 people having taxed the capacity of the hall, vhich was decorated -beautifully. After all expenses have been paid, the Inet proceeds will amount to about orty dollars, most of which is to be ised for . benevolences. No tickets were printed for the affair, which ffact, with other sound money-saving 1gns, tends to make the total ex- pende item ‘quite insignificant. The musical program was as fol- ows: Piano solo—"To Spring”......Grieg Mrs. H. H. Damon. , usical selection—"Intermezzo’ Monestal | Orchestra. core—Medley. v Orchestra. he Misses Maude and Katherine fMinor and Mrs. Harry Hodge con- ituted the orchestra of three instru- jments, the ’cello, violin and piano. eir sélections were very entertain- Ing. The casts: “Mechanical Jane.” (Curtain Raiser.) Cast of Characters. Priseilla Robins. . Mrs. Wickwire ZBabitha Robins.Miss Olive Shaw . \ Servant) ....... Alden Lincoln Intermission, “The Kleptomaniac.” (One act Comedy.) Mrs. ‘John Burton (Pepgy) ....... i 3 Miss Pauline Riley Mrs. Valepie Chase Armsby, a young widow .Miss Lista Lincoln Mrs. Charles Dover (Mable), a bride........Mrs. Albert Scripture Mrs. Preston Ashley (Bertha).... 2 .Miss Tza Dunham Miss Freda . Dixon Miss Florence Webster Miss *Evelyn Evans, &' journalist. . Miss Harriet Smith Katle, Mrs. Burton’s maid vevii..on....Miss Jeanette Honiss In “Mechanical Jane” the curtain goes up leaving Miss Olive Shaw on the stage as Miss Tabitha Robins, who affords no end of amusement to the audience as she endeavors to perform the duties of a servant. Mrs. T. B. Wickwire, as her sister, Miss Priscilla Robins, enters soon after and, from their conversation, it is gleaned that Miss Priscilla is contemplating the purchase of a mechanical servant, which is advertised in the newspapers. After much speculation the contriv- | ance is purchased and delivered at the home of the Robins. The mechanical seivant (Alden Lincoln), according to | advertisements, /can do anything and everything asked of it, in an intelli- | gent manner, if it is wound up cor- rectly. However, the Robins sisters do not follow the instructions, and experience many difficulties jof a humorous nature, it being decfded at the close of the play to dispense with | the services of the ‘“servant.” | The action of “The Kleptomaniac” centers around the supposed loss of a purse of $100 and rings by reggy Burton. Great consternation follows the discovery of her loss, the police 'are notified, and many other means of locating the purse are tried without avail, each attended by bits of ludi- i crous action on the part of the ficklo women who are surprised and over- joyed at finding the lost articles in the lining of Peggy’s coat, after ail hope had been abandoned. Put to Rout. An amazon, said to be prominent in 'local suffragist circles, failed to rep- resent her sisters in- their fight for equal rights -yesterday, incidentally convincing many “henpecks” who may have been on the verge of uncondi- tional surrender, that members of the fair sex are not yet qualified to vote. Woman was pitted against man and man won out. Hence all Berlin men | have joined the ranks of anti-suffra- | gists. The incident to which reference is made, occurred late vesterday after- {noon at the Berlin passenger station, las a northbound train, conveying Shriners to the big celebration in Hartford, was held up for a few min- utes. Curjosity of station attendants and walting passengers was attracted early to. a “gorilla,” who lay on the plat- form of the last car, away from the { turmoil within, No one seemed brave enough to walk down the plat- form in the vicinity of the last car, except two women, each armed with Jane (Mechanical Amazon female aspirants for the vote. Bolgd, indeed, they were in appear- ance and action. No' such trifle as mere man could disturb them, e’enl though he be clothed in the skins of a savage beast. No siree! “Watch- ful' waiting” was not their policy. But, then! The “beast” was seeil to leap lightly to the gate of the’car. Dexterously he completed his feat of gymnastics and lay crouching on the umbrellas such as are carried only by || platform—ready to spring—only a few paces in back of the brave ladies. One- half- of .the squadron of “female braves” lost her nerve at this point and sprinted for safety in time that would make Howard Drew lopk.sick, for she had swung out of sight under the railroad bridge before her friend realized the danger which was upon her. Somebody dared laugh. He cut short immediately when she shot a glance at him. That was her hus- band. Indignant now, -she remained firm. No, she would not budge. She was not going to. be held up to ridi- cule and swung her umbrella men- acingly at the “gorilla.”” Twice he winked, and with a roar sprung almost into her arms. ~ Yes, gentle reader, she ran. Reports current about own this morning stated that she re- urned late last night. Her husband has not been seen. Two toots of the engine whistle brought the ‘‘animal” back to the train where, with a Windham pipe, he joined other Shriners in the smok- ing car. Last Day of Dog Licenses. Almost a continuous line of dog owners besieged the town clerk’s of- fice today. It is estimated that about fifty licenses were issued. : Tomorrow is the last day upon which licenses will be made out for the regular fee of §1.25, and, in ad- dition to being dbliged to pay a dol- lar extra for licenses after that time, those people owning dogs are liable to arrest for violation of the law con- cerning dogs. Mujor Wilcox Buys Property. The large estate of E. S. Raymond on Worthington ridge, was sold on Tues- | day to Major Frank L. Wilcox, through i the agency of C. H. Gillin of New Britain. Observes Eightieth Birthday. A very pleasint surprise in the form of a dinner party was tendered | Mrs. John Connley last evening at her home on Berlin street. The occa- sion was . in. honor of her eightieth birthday. The party was made up of her . children, grandchildren and three great grandchildren.. Mrs. Connley Is the mother of J. H. Connley, the well known local brick manufacturer. Another son, George B. Connley, resides in Bloom- field, N. J., and is cashier in the Union Exchange bank in New York city. He and his wife visited the | family yesterday for a short time. Mfs. Connley is well and active con- | sidering her age and loss of sight. She lives with her daughter, Miss Sarah Connley, and assists her as she is able. During the day she was the recipient of many beautiful flowers, congratulations and good wishes of friends. Brief Mention. Mrs. H. H. Damon of Berlin today for New York. The weekly session of the Berlin dancing class takes place in the town hall this evening. The Worthington baseball team will { play the Crescents of Middletown next week. Members of the Motherhood club of the Berlin Congregational church |'were present at a mothers’ congress ifor child welfare, which was held at | the East Hartford Congregational | church today. The meetings will con- tinue tomorrow. left Trade steadily increasing. People know a good thing when they see it. Save time, car fare and money. .Buy j their bills receipted. WILLIAMS OUTWITS TOWN OFFICIALS Escapes From Town Home After Being Transf.rred From Asyium. WORY OVER HiS WHEREABOUTS Son Has Fortune While Father May Become Town Charge—aAlthough Williams Is Harmless—Briefs. Insane, Considered Mystery surrounding the where- abouts of Irving B. Williams, who, af- ter prevailing upon the town officials to get him transferred from the Con- necticut hospital for the insane to the town home in New Britain, outwitted them by taking French leave from the latter institution, is causing some con- cern to his conservator, George 8. Babcock and his relatives. Williams has not been heard from sipce Sunday when he made his getaway from tne New Britain poor house and came here to tell his friends that hc was going to Waterbury. While he 'is suffering from softness of the brain and is thought to be in- curably insane, Williams is considerea harmless, but as he is subject to periods of melancholia, there is a fear that he might injure himself un- less he is under observation. Williams is a well known resident of Plainville and since the death of his first wife several years ago he has been suffering from prain trouble. He was committed to the asylum several months ago by the probate court and George S. Babcock was appointed to look after his property. Since that time Williams has been sending let- ters regularly to his conservator and friends begging them to use their in- fluence to get his release. Several days ago he offered the sug- gestion that life in the town home would be preferable to that in the In- sane retreat, and his wife, wno is a nurse in the latter institution, his con- servator and the selectmen finally agreed to have him transferred to New'Britain- Williams showed crafti- ness in suggesting this plan as, after his formal release from the asylum, he was at liberty to go where he pleased unless new commitment papers were issued for him. He was taken to the town home Saturday, but pauper treatment did not appeal to him, and Sunday he left without giving notige to the superintendent. To friends with whom he .subse- quently talked in Plainville, he said he was going. to Waterbury, where he had an aunt, and while he was In need of funds, he had no intention of interviewing his conservator as he be- lieved such a course would lead to his arrest. Williams has but little money left and his conservator is considering the sale of property on East Main streex, which he owns, in order to supply his wants, if he again.puts In appearance in this town. While he is in danger of becoming a town charge, his only son, Wooster Williams, is “rolling in wealth.” The boy, who is but fourteen years old, was the sole heir of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Beard, well known residents, who died about five years ago. Each of them left an es- tate of over $25,000, which is now held in trust for Williams® son. The boy will not come into possession of the money until he is twenty-one years old. Tax Delinquent in Court. Barnado Marganilli, one of the tax delinquents, who failed to heed Col- lector Hemingway’s threats, was in court last evening before Justice M. O. Rydér to answer to the charge of ne- glecting to settle his tax bill for 1911, Marganilli was notified on Monday to appear before the justice Tuesday evening. He failed to show up, how- ever, and last night Officer Marino placed him under arrest. The accused claimed that he had received a bill for the tax for 1912 and had paid it. He disclaimed get- ting any statement for 1911. Collec- tor Hemingway and Officer Marino told the court that both bills had been presented to him and while he had paid $2 for 1912 he refused to settle for the preceding year. The court ordered him to settle the costs in addition to the tax. His bill amounted to $9.48 and was paid, Several other Italians who were on the delinquent list and were given ur:til April 15 to pay up had since had Warrants were served on two who neglected to settle with the collector and. they made a settlement with Justice Ryder. Col- lcctor Hemingway proposey to have more of them in court. Expects Busy Night, Collector Hemingway was busy to- day making preparations for a lively session this evening when he expects & large number of property owners will appear to settle their taxes on the grand list of 1913. This is the last day allowed for the payment of tax bills, and property owners who fail to settle will be charged at the rate of 9 per cent. from the first of April. Personal taxes must also be paid by tonight. Moon’s Case a Problem. “Jimmie” Moon, a protege of Mayor George Quigley of New Britain, and an important witness in the sensa- ticnal investigation of the Town home in the Hardware city about a year ago, has furnished the town authorities your meats for cash. Kensington.—advt. S. M. Cowles, WANTED—Carpenter and mason work. Jobbing and repairs. Chim- neys repaired. Cisterns built. Tel. H. J. Foiren, Berlin, Get MUSTEROLE Today for Lumbago! It’s an amazingly quick relief. And it's so easy to use. You just rub MUSTERO_LE in briskly, and presto, the pain is gone— a delicious, soothing comfort comes to take its place. MUSTEROLE is a clean, white oint- ment, made with oil of mustard. Use it instead of mustard plaster. Will not blister. | Doctors and nursés use MUSTER- OLE and recommend it to their — patients. They will gladly tell you what relief it gives from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Croup, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest (it prevents Pneumonia). At your druggist’s, in Jjars, and a special large hospital size for $2.50. Accept no substitute. If your drug- gist cannot supply you, send 26c or 50c to the MUSTEROLE Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and we will mail you a jar, postage prepaid, (567 Dr. J. J. Gordon, a well-known De- troit Physician says,: “Musterole is in- valuable in my practice and my home.” with another patper problem and there is a strong likelihood that the new executive in the neighboring city | will be called on to consider it. Since the Town home investigation “Jimmie” has been in Plainville. He bas worked periodically in local fac- tories but it is said has not put his rioney to good advantage and for food 2nd shelter has been dependent on local charities, He has a room at the home of Miss Nellie Lewis on West Main street and of late, it is said, he has had diffi- culty in getting enough to eat. At present he is out of employment and is also out of funds. His case has been called to the at- tention of the town officials and as he is a charge of the City of New Britain, Mayor Quigley will probably he asked to look after him. “Jimmie™ says he does not want to return to the Town home but he would like some one to look after his wants. Dog Licenses Due. Town Clerk R. C. Usher today issued a number of dog licenses and he expects a busy day tomorrow, the lust opportunity given canine owners to pay the regular fee. The law pro- vidés an extra assessment of $1 on dog licenses not settled by May 1st. There are a number of dog owners who have not as yet settled for their pets. After June 1 they are liable to arrest unless they have a receipt from the town clerk and a 1914 dog collar tag, - Business Men’s Banquet. 8. 8. Gwillim, chairman of the committee of arrangements, stated this morning that everything is in readiness for the seventh annual ban- quet- of the Business and Improve- ment association tonight in the town hall. All details Have been attended to and the two hundred members and triends who have purchased tickets are anticipating a most pleasant evening. . Besides local people there will be a delegation of about thirty from New Britain and representatives of Busi- ness Men‘'s associations in other neighboring places. X The committee has received notice from all the speakers that they will be here in time for the reception to invited guests to be held in’ the fire- men’s parlors from' 7 to 7:30. The speakers include President Gwillim, Frank H. Johnston of New Britain, president of the state association; W. S. Norris of Willimantic, Rev. Sher- rod Soule and Judge Edward L. Smith of Hartford. N. Elmore Clark will act as toastmaster. Music will be furnished by Fox's orchestra and the association’s chorus will sing popular selections. The hall has been beautifully decorated for the occasion. Surprises iri the shape of thirty-two useful souvenirs have been prepared for the diners by the committee. Brief Items. Sequassen lodge, 1. O. O. F., will hold a regular meeting this evening in 0dd Fellows' hall. The Ladies’ Benevolent society of the Congregational church gave an enjoyable entertainment last evening in the chapel. The program was greatly appreciated. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Methodist church will give a food and apron sale in the church parlors to- morrow afternoon. Deputy- Sheriff Norton of Bristol has given notice of a sale by auction of machinery owned by the defunct Plainville Paper Box company on May 12 at 2:30 in the afternoon. The sale is to satisfy a judgment given against the company by Justice M. 0. Ryder in favor of the National Glue company of Indianapolis. The hearing before the compensa- tion commissioners on the claims of Harold Reed who was injured at the Orient Music company’s factory . in Forestville in January has again been postponed. The hearing was to have (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Lawn Mowers. We are-displaying a big assortment of lawn mowers, a new shipment of which has just arrived. Look over our stock if you intend to purchase a machine. Sheep manure for fertiliz- .er for flower gardens, in 26c bags. Garden seed and tools of all descrip- tion for spring planting. Plainville Hardware Co., Whiting street. Tel. ~advt. 25¢ and EOCI Now For A Canvas Hammock Come and see the finést line of Canvas Couch Hammocks in town. Our 1914 line is on the floor —the best line we’ve ever had. In buying Veranda and Lawn Furniture, a Couch Hammock should be your first considera- tion. The wisest' thing for you to do is to let us furnish your whole summer furniture outfit, in- cluding Chairs, Tables, Settees, Swings, Hammocks, etc. See us about it now. THE FLINI-BRUCE O 103 ASTLUM stW 450 TRUMBULL ST. ® HARTFORD Maple Hill News Mrs. Matilda ‘A. Doane of Beckley Quarter died at her home on Saturday night after an illness of about a week with pneumonia. Mrs. Doane was 62 years of age. She is survived by two sons, Royal B. of Maple Hill and Wilbur E. of Beckley Quarter, amnd one sister, Mrs. Ralph Kent of New Britain. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late home. Rev, S. A. Fiske of Berlin officiated. The Maple Hill Tennis club met on Thursday evening and decided to postpone indefinitely the fair which was planned for May 1. Albert Goodale was eleéted president on the resignation of Albert Nordstrom. Robert Hallam of New Britain was tried in police court on Monday morn- ing charged with assault and drunk- enness. He was fined $6 and costs. Hallam formerly lived in Newington at the old paper mill and” was brought before Justice E. Stanley Wells for the theft of a bicycle from Wesley Canfield of the Center. Mrs. Charles Frear died Tuesday evening at thé home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick W. Stickles of the North End. She had been troubled with “cancer of the stomach for a long time. Mrs. Frear was 60 years of age. . On complaint of Warren Oldmixon of the North End, Jack Lynch, George Yates and Ralph Morse were ar- raigned before Justice E. Stanley Wells in the town hall on Thursday evening for damaging property. Morse and Yates came from Elmwood and Lynch lives in Newington. Bach was fined $1 and costs amounting (o $7.76. Robert Dart of the Center has sold his land and buildings to Samuel Rogers of Avon. Mr. Dart will build a new home on a adjoining lot. T. H. Cogswell of Theodore street went to Boston on Friday. The re- turn trip was made in one of the new Chevrolet motor cars, of which the firm of Cogswell and Nordstrom have the agency. A meeting of Newington grange, P. of H. No. 44 was held in the town hall on Friday evening. The following persons were initiated in the first two degrees: Everett Elliott, Elsie Elliott, Seth Goodale, Kent E. Stoddard, Myra Elliott, Cecil L, Hedges, Irene M. Saunders, Lucy Smith, Grace A. Darl- ing, Edith Elliott, Mrs. Everett Elliott, Albert Goodale, Emery Kluff. The social committee of the Maple Hill Improvement society gave a very successful catd party in Buell's hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. D. Smith of Johnson street, who is confined to the Hartford hos- pital, is improving. Town Clerk Herbert Francis will be in the town hall on Friday evening, May 1, to collect dog taxes. After this dg(e the usual fine of $1 will be add- ed. Philip Bonefant of New Britain has purchased the house of John Hannom on Johnson street and will take pose session at once. Mrs. Edward Goodale of the Centes is recovering from an attack of the grip. ‘A’ meeting of the Cheerful 4Givers® Mission circle was held in the,chapel on Tuesday afternoon. The subject for the mid-week meets ing at the Congregational church 18 “God’'s Work With Man.” ‘The Bunoean society will meet im the chapel on Friday to make prepars ations.for the annual May festival. At the meeting of the executive committee of the Brotherhood last week it was voted to have Sunday, May 10, at Go-to-Church-Sunday. It was further voted to invite Grace church to unite with the Congrega- tional church and thereby secure a large attendance at both churches. Joshua Belden was appoipted a com- mittee on transportation. . It is planned to provide conveyances for all who desire it. Committees on advertising and invitation were also appointed. A very unique social will be given in Guild hall on Friday evening, May 1. A vaudeville performance will be given amnd after each act a collection will be taken up. There will be no admission charged at the door. At the conclusion of the vaudeville dif- ferent persons in the audience will be called upon to give a recitation oy act and if they fail to do so they wil} be fined. This is something entirely new and a good time is guaranteed all who attend. D. K. Perry of Golf hag purchased a touring car. street Miss Julia K. Spring of Thompsony street has returmed from a trip tal Philadelphia. Selectman Albert Goodale has had the road scraper at work on all thy streets of Maple Hill for the pnl’ two days and made a great.improves ment in their condition. Mrs. A. B. Johnson entertained the Woman's Literary club at her hom on, Wednesday afternopn. A wds read by Miss Nina Blair entitled “Newington Town History,” Mrsg Johnson was assisted by Mrs. Charles Belden and Mrs. R. W. Poteet. The annual meeting of the club will be held in two weeks in Buell's hall. Albert Nordstrom of Robbins aves nue has returned from a business tripy to Boston. ( Miss 1da Boyington of the Centem has returned home after spending sevs eral weeks in Torrington. Albert Morgan of Hartford gave & very interesting stereopticon lecture on birds and plant life in the Congrega- tional church last evening. Stanley-Svea Gra S. H. Strople.