New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 13, 1914, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1914. ANNUAL RUG AND CARPET -SELLING OF MANUFAGTURERS’ GLOSE OUTS This sale is a yearly occurrance at about this time, because the large rug and carpet manufacturers always having an over production of pat« terns must drop some of them to make room for the new ones they are bringing out for next season. beautiful than the newer ones, make. These in this sale are assured of better values than you have secn before. ROYAL AXMINSTER Rugs, designs, big value $17.25. WINDSOR RUGS, Axminster, sale $15.50. 9x12 feet, real worth $22.50, In most cases the discarded designs are more ‘all of this year's All perfect goods and bought at almost our own price, you are 9x12, worth $25.00, Oriental .npd floral at this ROYAL AXMINSTER Rugs, 8-3x10-6, worth $22.50, at this sale only $15.50. ROYAL AXMINSTER Rugs, 10-6x13-6, only $27.50. ROYAL AXMINSTER Rugs, size 12 this sale $31.50. feet by 13-6, worth $40. 00, at this sale worth $45.00, at ROYAL AXMINSTER Rugs, 11-3x12 feet, worth $32.50, at this sale $21.50. SEAMLESS WILTON Rugs, $27.50. 11-3x12, $39.50 Kkind, at this sale but BEST BODY BRUSSELS Rugs, 10-6x10-6, regular $35.00 kind, at this sale $28.00. B!GEI:OW AXMINSTER Rugs, 6x9, sale $9.75. AXMINSTER Carpeting in handsome parlor $1.35 grade, at this sale price is only 98c yard. WILTON VELET Carpeting in parlor, stair and hall patterns, regular $1.50 value, at this sale price but $1.19 yard. BODY BRUSSELS Carpeting, full five frame, fine grade and good pate terns, regular $1.75 quality, price $1.45 yard. VELVET Carpet, with choice of nice stair and hall designs, $1.25 grade, priced at this sale 89c yard. BEST TAPESTRY BRUSSELS Carpeting, designs for rooms and halls, regular price $1.15, selling now at only 90c a yard. regular $15.50 kind, patterns at this and regular regular B e e HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PUR(fi!ASED OF TUSs. Berlin News OF ROAD EXPERIMENT ‘Sugqest That Brick Roadway B ) Costncted on “Rige” FINAL MEETING OF D. A. R FRIDAY Offigers Will Be Elected and Reports Read — Johnson-Langford Fight Called Off—Independents’ Beneflt . Dance Netted $25. The roadway on Worthington ridge, Berlin, is not in a very poor condition, | at present, in the opinion of Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett of Hartford, as expressed in a telephone * Conversation last evening with a Her- ald representative. Consequently it _will not be repaired at this time, but jsimply oiled to lay the dust, which is causing property owners in that section considerable trouble and im- canvenience. This work will be done in the very near future, and oil carts have already been sent here. Regarding a proposition made the highway commission last fall by Jo- seph M. Towers, Tepresenting the Central Connecticut Brick exchange of New Britain, in which the latter agreed to furnish the brick for a'quar- ter mile of roadway to be constructed in Berlin as a competitor to the War- renite pavement, Mr. Bennett stated that nothing more has been done in the matter. = He felt, however, that there is a strong likelihood of the plan materializing. According to the suggestion of the brick manufacturers, the new piece of roadway was to be built right onto the Warrenite pavement, which begins on the Meriden line of the trunk line anq, extends into that city. The idea in this plan is that the commissioner could then ascertain readily as to which was the most durable roadway, the . Warrenite or the brick stretch, the latter of which would be con- structed in accordance with specifi- cations submitted by offi:.rs of the brick exchange, who ccitcnd that such a roadway could not be beaten in this part of the country. The local selectmen are looking ahead. They realize that Worthing- ton ridge must receive attention be- fore long and, as it is a part of the trunk line, the repairs must be made By the sta.te. Rather than risk the chance of having Warrenite pavement ! laid there at that time, they suggest that the brick men’'s experiment be tried out on the “ridge.” The select- men have heard enough complaints about the Warrenite roadway to prejudice them against it. It is con- sidered good for automobile travel, but absolutely unsafe for horse travel -.t any season of the year. During past winter many local farmers ,were caused much inconvenience ' when their horses fell down on the slippery roadway. A Warrenite ¥ stretch on Worthington ridge would make conditions even worse, for that thoroughfare is on an incline. Notice of Stolen Automobile. The local authorities have been asked to be on the lookout for a 1914 Ford, four passenger touring car, painted black, which was stolen in Providence, R. I., April 27, 1914." The owner, Charles A. Lufkin of Nor- wood, R. L, has offered a reward of a hundred dollars to anyone who, will supply him with information, which shall lead to the arrest and: conviction of the thief. fers fifty dollars for the recovery of: the car. The automobile was stolen while standing in the rear of the Keith theater, Providence, R. I. It car- ries the manufacturer’s number, 421,- 433, also the registration number, 11,675, and the name-of the owner described in gold letters on the dash- board. ‘Worthingtons’ Schedule. The Worthington Athletic club baseball team will have for its op- ponent next Saturday the Pirates’ team of New Britain. The game will be played in New Britain and, judg- ing from the rivalry between these two clubs a hot contest should be in evidence. Other games arranged by the man- ager are as follows: May 23, the Clovers of Meriden, in that city; May 30 (Memorial day), Crescents of Mid- dletown, at the fair grounds; June 6, Annex of New Britain, in-New Brit- ain; June 13, Laurels of New Britain, in New Britain; July 4, A .M., Clov- ers of Meriden, at the fair grounds. D. A. R. Mecting Friday. The May meeting of Emma Willard chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will be held next Friday, May 15, Mrs. Francis Deming fo be the hostess. ‘This will be the final session of the 1913-14 season and among other business on the program will be the reading of the report of the Conti- nental Congress, held at Washington, D, C, in April and the election of of- ficers for the coming year. Those who have held office during the season, which is now drawing to a close, are Mrs. Elmer E. Austin as regent; Mrs. E, W. Mildrum, as vice regent; Miss Helen M. Cowles, as sec- retary; Miss Marjorie Moore, as trea- surer; Mrs. Francis Deming, as his- torian and Miss Alice Norton, as reg- istrar. The advisory board is made up of Miss Emily S. Brandegee, Mrs. Sidney M. Cowles and Mrs_ A. Taylor and the program committee of the Misses Katherine Brandegee, Caroline Savage and Ruth Galpin and Mrs. Leland Gwatkin. Trustees of the Christian Lane cemetery, which comes under the supervision of the chapter, are the president, Miss A. Norton; the secretary, R. H. Graham; the trea- surer, Miss Marjorie Moore, Miss Catherine North and Major Frank L. Wilcox. Baggage Business Increasing. That 14,410 pieces of baggage were handled by the Berlin railroad sta- tion baggage department during the month of April, is shown in the monthly report of Baggagemaster Richard Culver. Of this number 130 were forwarded, 131 received and 5,211 transferred, 2,095 were mail pouches and 6,843 mail sacks. The total for April is almost twite Hart that for the same month of last year, which was 7,642. During that perl- od, 1567 pleces were forwarded, 145 received and 3,110 transferred. 1,869 mail pouches Were handled together with 2,261 sacks. Each succeeding report compiled by - He also of-° the baggage department shows a big increase in the business, the greater part being in connection with the mail. No Prize Fight Last Night. Owing to the fact that Sam Lang- ford, “the Boston Tar Baby,” in- Jjured his right foot while training, it !\ was necessary for his manager to call off the bout with “Battling Jim” Johnson, which was to have been fought last night before the Atlas . Athletic club, in Boston, However, big Jim’s long period ot . training at P. S. McMahon’s farm in ) Kensington cannot be termed Wwastea i time for, instead of Langford he will fight “Porky” Flynn next Tuesday night in a twelve round bout for a purse of $3,000. Considerable interest Is being man- ifested in this town over the results oy Johnson’s engagements, for practi- cally every sport in town went down to McMahon’s farm’ to see him and his sparring partners train. They will not return, but will continue their train- ing this week in Boston. Grange Committee Meeting Postponed Only a few members of the Berlin Grange building committee were on hand for last night’s meeting, and the same was postponed indefinitely by Chairman Charles M. Weldon. Benefit Dance Netted $25. Press Agent “Patsy” Kingo of the Kensington Independents’ baseball club, stated this morning that about twenty-five dollars was realized from the benefit dance given last evening in Foresters’ hall. It is estimated that fifty couples were present to enjoy the many nov- el dances. - Judd’s orchestra fur- nished the music. The proceeds will be used toward the purchase of uniforms for mem- bers of the baseball team, who have already started the season excellent- ly. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Berlin, died at the New Britain hos- pitdl this afternoon at 2 o'clock. She was seventy-six years of age and death was due to old age. Brief Items. Mrs. J. B. Smith entertained the Woman’'s Ald society of the Berlin Congregational church this afternoon at her home on Norton road. The Kensington Dramatic club will present “The Colonel's Maid” this evening at the Town hall, under the auspices of the Worthington Athletic club. B W, moved Britain, Mrs. Frederick J. Moore of Berlin has returned from Lebanon, N. H. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Emile Bengston. Arthur Elton of Berlin has resigned bis position at P. and F. Corbin’s in New Britain, to accept a place at the plant of Russell and Erwin's, in the same city. Henry R. Hyde, who has been spending a few days with his daughter, Mrs. George Kldridge of Berlin, re- turned vesterday to the Soldiers’ Hcme at Noroton Heights, Conn. Mrs. Huber Bushnell is confined to her home in Berlin, with a slight at- tack of the grippe. Miss Annie Bergeron of Kensington has left for Ocean Beach, New Lon- don, where she is to spend the sum- mer months. , Joseph Golen, a sailor on board the training ship Constellation, is visit- Beveridge and family have from Kensington to New .dination to the priesthood. l Plainville News DISALLOW BILL FOR BOARD AND WASHING Won't Recognize Woman's Claim for Care of “Pal” Coughlin. MRS. F. J. LORD ASKS FOR $1,040 Tenant Declares Coughlin Promised to Give Her a House—Baseball Meet- ing Thursday—Wrong Larson Got Draft—Actor Strunz Home. Patrick Coughlin, who Local heirs of Forestville’s eccentric bachelor, died suddenly in the Hartford depot somé months ago, leaving property worth nearly $65,000 are interested in a claim for $1,040 presented against his estate by Mrs. Frank J. Lord, one of his tenants, who avers that for eight years she had been feeding him and attending to his wants. The woman has sent in her bill to Ad- ministrator James Cray, but it is not believed that he will allow it and the probate court may be asked to ap- point commissioners to hear arguments concerning ‘its merits. Although Coughlin always had a tight grip on his purse strings and spent barely enough money for the necessities of life, his relatives had no idea that he was as wealthy as the appraisers of his estate reported. After his death it was discovered that he had nearly $50,000 in savings banks, besides owning some real estate. Mrs. Lord was the old man’s near- est neighbor and lived in one of his houses. In her bill shé has charges for board at $2 a week and $1 a week for washing besides items for special orders of bread, etc. She offers as a reason for her failure to present bills to him, an alleged promise that at his death, she would come’ into pos- session of the house in which she lived. She had been paying $9 a month rental for the place. Coughlin died withqut leaving a will and as the property will be di- vided among his natural heirs, elgh- teen nieces and nephews, Mrs. Lord was advised that she apparently. had no legal chance of getting the house which she says was promised to her and the bill for board is the result. Coughlin’s relatives plan to contest the woman’s claim. Some of them said today that the old man always did his own washing and except for times when he dined with them, he prepared his own meals. Arrangements are now being made to sell property in Plainville, New Britain and Forestville, belonging to the old man’s estate in order that a distribution of his wealth may be made. Baseball Meeting Thursday. Peter N. Prior, manager, called a meeting of the Plainville Baseball association for Thursday night in the court room in the town hall. At the meeting it will be defi- nitely decided whether the town will have a team in the Farmington Valley league this summer. Many of the members are strongly in favor of en- tering the league and if satisfactory arrangements can be made it is prob- able that a favorable vote will be taken at the coming meeting. Mr. Pridr was in Hartford last even- ing to attend a meeting of the direc- tors held at the Hotel Garde. It was reported that the league will have either six or eight teams and the rep- resentatives from the different towns were enthusiastic over the outlook. A Priest 25 Years. Rev. Christopher McCann, at one time curate of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, on Monday celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of his or- Father McCann is now located in North Man- chester. His parishioners presented him wlt.h today a substantial sum in connection with' the celebration of the anniversary. Father McCann was assistant to Rev. H. T. Walsh several years ago and he has many friends among the Catholics in the town. ‘Wrong Larson Got Draft, Attorneys for John Larson of Moun- tain View are investigating the dis- appearance of a money order for $4,500 sent to him from Sweden some time ago and. the results of the work they have done thus far indicates that the not uncommon error of using “Plantsville” in the address instead of “Plainville” caused the envelope in which the draft was contained to be delivered to another party of the same name. The draft was sent to Mr. Larson last October but it was not until a few weeks ago that he learned it had gone astray. He recently received a letter from Sweden in which mention was made of the draft and he at once started an investigation to find out what became of it. Parties interested in . the matter have been reticent concerning the dis- position that was made of the order, but it is said that Mr. Larson's attor- neys have discovered that it was de- livered in Plantsville to another “John Larson.” Whether it was cashed or not, no one appears to be willing to say at —_— ing with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S, J. Golen of Berlin. Just a few of our regular cash prices every day: Sliced Ham 28c, boiled ham 34c, frankfurts 16c, sliced bacon 25¢, whole or half strip 23c, lamb chops 18 to 25c, short steak 28c. Also a full line of high grade gro- ceries. Farming tools and all kinds of garden seeds, S. M, Cowles.—advt. this time but there is talk of bring- ing action to recover for it. Actor Strunz Home, ‘William V. Strunz, the local actor, has returned to Plainville, probably for the summer and is staying at the home of his brother on Forest- ville avenue. Theatrical business has been un- nsually quiet this year and people who make their living behind the footlights have had a hard time get- ting ensagements. Mr. Strunz opened the season with a musical comedy, which a short time after its premier, went to the wall. Of late he has been in vaudeville with a quartet. Want Curbing Lald. Selectman Johnson is making an earnest attempt to have East Main street property owners place curbing in front of their places before the work of laying permanent pavement is started. He has interviewed sev- eral of them on the matter but thus far has not received a great deal of encouragement. The contractors have agreed to start the work not later than May 25 and as they have but twenty-five working days in which to complete it, it is apparent that the property own- ers will have to hustle if they are to get the curbing in position beforz the pavement is laid. The contract awarded by the high- way commissiorier compels the filing of a bond of $3,300 by the Connecti- cut and Rhode Island company, which is to do the work. The contractors will have to guarantee the pavement for at least five years. Bristol Cannot Vote. According to an opinion of Corpora- tion Counsel W. J. Malone, accepted by the city council of Bristol last eve- ning, the license people will have to wait until the two years expires be- fore they can have another vote tak- en on the liquor question- At the election last October Bristol went ‘“dry” for two years. The saloon- keepers recently asked to have the question voted on again this year and they argued that the ity charter gave permission for such action. In Judge Malone's opinion the town will have to stay in the “dry” column for the full two year period unless the legislature agrees to change the charter. Even then it would be doubtful if any amendment would be- come effective before 'the next elec- tion. Turn Truck Over to Town, Mason and Dow, who have the con- tract for converting the auto, recent- 1y purchased by the firemen, into a fire truck, have advised Chief M. A. Norton that the machine will be ready for service by the end of the week. The hose company plans to turn the apparatus over to the town. In the company are several mem- bers having auto operators’ licenses and it is not likely that any regular driver will be appointed to run the truck. May Make Some Changes. That there is a possibility of some changes being made in the personnel of the teaching force at the local schools was admitted today by Chair- man Pearl W. Smith. The teachers’ committee is now looking into the matter and will present a report at the next meeting of the board, which will probably be held som etime next week. The board expects to send contracts te teachers, who will be invited to remain here, before the end of the month in order that they may have either their acceptance or declination before school closes. Members of the board are apparent- lv satisfied with Principal O. L. Judd, who some of them declare is easily the best man they could get for the place, and indications are that he will be re-elected. The opposition to him ap- parently has but little strength, Class Elects Officers. Members of the class which is to be graduated from the Grammar school in June have elected the following officers: President—Cornelius Prior. Vice President—Eilma. Hart. Secretary and Treasurer—Dorothy Rogers. Pin Committee—John Crowley, Anna Suba, Genevieve Conlon, Bea- trice Benzon and Dorothy Rogers. Brief Items. The banquet committee of the Young Men’s Catholic club will meet Friday evening in Bristol. The club is planning to have another banquet in the near future and a report from the sub-committee appointed to get speakers is expected at Friday night's meeting. The annual meeting of the Church of Our Saviour will be held in the Parish house this evening at 7:30. Selectman Johnson's visit to Terry- ville yesterday was not fruitful of any special resuits and today he stated that he has not as yeet decided on any plan for a system of house number- ing in connection with the establish- ment of city delivery service. In Terryville the work was done by the postmaster. Get Your Letter Boxes ‘We have made preparations for the establishment of city délivery service in connection with the local post office and now have a good line of letter boxes of various descriptions and prices. Remember each house to be served by carriers must be equipped with mail receptacles. We are offer- ing letter boxes (good ones too) for from 45c to $1.50, Plainville Hard- ware, Whiting street.—advt. Have your moving done by auto truck and save.time. Long distance moving and general trucking. C. B. Watrous, Plainville, Conn.—advt. RESUME RECRUITING WORK. Hartford, May 13.—In response to instructions from the navy depart- ment the local naval recruiting sta- tion resumed today the enlistment ot recruits. An order to discontinue was received about three weeks ago. To- day six young men presented them- selves, but only one was able to pass the examination. He will be sent to the naval station at Newport. The Hartford Silk Store—Agents For Standard Patterns We Are Exclusive Selling Agents For Hartford For “American Lady,” “Madame Lyra,” “Jurna” and “Diana” Front Lace Corsets! Our May Sale Of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR WILL POSITIVELY END TONIGHT. These splendid economies are yours for today until closing time, after that regular pgices will prevail. We would call attention to the following excellent numbers, special, we would say; although there are others equally important, and well worth your consideration. $1.50 VALUE LONG SKIRTS, SPECIAL FOR Eight new styles in Long Skirts, daintily trimmed with fine em- broidery, val and fisheye lace, ribbon run, at top of flounce, for today, 98c each, $2 AND $3 PRINCESS SLIPS, SPECIAL FOR .. Princess Slips of fine quality nainsook, trimmed with lace and embroidery, narrow flounces with and without underruffie (button back only), for $1.69. For $2.98 Princess Slips, value $4 to $6.50, $1.50 COMBINATIONS, FOR TODAY .. Fine grade nainsook, knickerbocker style, embroidery trimmed, ribbon run through beading, special $1.19, C. S. HILLS & CO.’S SPECIAL $1 CORSET FOR For this week we offer a regular $1.00 Corset, for us, fine grade batiste, empire and low bust, porters, sizes 19 to 26, for 79¢. NEW SUMMER WASH FABRICS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING Vying with the choicest Silks shown this season, are the loveliest of Wash Materials. Here you will find one of the largest lines we have ever assembled, comprising the most exquisite patterns and colorings and very reasonably priced. We ask your inspection of them. Printed Rough Pongees, in all the leading colors, emall, neat de- sign, 27 inches wide, and only 25c¢ yard, Printed Cotton Foulards, 27 inches wide, in a splendid range of colorings and patterns, excellent value for 25¢ yard. “Kate Greenway,” Batiste, very dainty designs and shadings, also figured crepes, 30 and 32 inches wide, for 19c yard. Crepe Voile with silk stripes and figures, exclusive designs, 40 inches wide, and special for 49c yard. Printed Brocaded Crepe de Chine, 38 and 40 inches wide, in a wide range of patterns, regular price 79c, special for 69c¢ yard, Imported Ratine and French Crepe, in this season’s most popu- lar colorings, 47 inches wide, value $1.00, for 79¢ yard. Silk Corded Crepe, in white, black and the latest colors value 76¢, for 59¢ yard. Brocaded Crepe de Chine, in black, white and the leading plain colors, 40 inches wide, value $1.50, for 98¢ yard. made expressly four hose sup- a word each day pays for a classified adv. in the Herald. You get results. That's what you want 1c GOOD MUSIC —On Your— FISCHER PIANO Prices and Terms Right Morgan & Beers Piano Co., Inc. No. 227 ASYLUM STREET. i . P HARTFORD. HOLZWASSER & CO OP=N EVERY EVENING UNTIL 9 PM. OUR LIBERAL CREDIT TERMS 875 ‘Worth $5.00 Down' 234> Weekly $T00 " $70.00 - et i Woekly WE PAY Our terms to N necticut, M‘”fimn" I Riiode This home consists of the accompan; articles, and is on ehoto in our wrd rooms, showing you ewactly as they would appear in your home, Fine Velour Sait, 5 vieces: Pier Mir- Write for our Free Pre- mium Book No. 15, con- ‘~ining a list of our ree Premiums with every purchase. Catalog O mailed free upon appli- cation, Soringy Mattross s Teather Pil- Comfortables Chair: 12 vas."Mattings' Ens lish: Tollet Set. 10 KITCHEN §iak e piece %flur- 5 Oileiot Tabl (‘(fl‘t' Covers yards Matting. [1417-1423 THIRD AYE~80°5]