New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 29, 1914, Page 7

- NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1914. Plainville New el SENT T0 JAIL FOR STEALING POTATOES Joseph Degnan Had Contracted To Gater For A Local C:ambake. NEED WATER MAN EXTENSION Plainville Water Co. Has No Funds for vegetables for the clambake. He could not explain how he happened to lug the potatoes to the spring back of the slaughter house. Degnan expected that his brother ‘n Forestville would pay his fine and relieve him of the jail sentence. Offi- cer Conlon called the brother on the telephona and he refused to have anything to do with the case. So Deznan went to jail and the two | sacks of potatoes were left at the | town hall. Extension of Water Main. During the last week there has been a renewed demand for an ex- tension of the water main in Farm- ington avenue to a point opposite the Catholic cemetery, a distance of ap- proximately 2,000 feet. Two years ago property owners on Farmington | avenue and the directors of the cema- tery approached the Plainville Water- company in reference to this exten- sion. No formal petition was filed with the company. The present water main in this | street stops at a point near the Gran- by property. There are several houses between this point and the cemetery which would be benefited Ly the ex- tension. The syvstem of pumping water from a well at the cemetery grounds is far from satisfactory. It ‘Who’s Who in Europe’s War (Fridays We Close at Noon. Satnrdeys at 9. Other Days, 6 P. A Clean-Up In Men’s Bathing Suits THAT WILL REDUCE THE QUANTITY IN SHORT ORDER.—Better buy one ofr Labor day for at the prices they are now going at, it will be a wise move to get one for the next season’s use. Good idea that. New Construction—C. H. Newton Is Not Intcrested in Politics—New Mail Service at Postoffice—Notes. . MEN’'S BATHING SUITS, cotton ones in sleeveless style, plain or MEN'S BATHING SUITS in fancy trimmed cotton, ones with Joseph Degnan of Forestville, known to the local authorities as “‘Saw Horse" fancy trimmed. Others have quar- ter sleeves. All or régular dollar value for ? 79c each. quarter sleeves or sleeveless. Would have cost you $1.50 earlier in the season Priced now 98c Eeach, Degnan was arrested last night by | Deputy Sherift W. C. Hart and Officer | is understood that the Water company nfay consider the extension provided John Conlon charged with stealing |the interested parties file the usual | bond to guarantee the an MEN’'S BATHING;SUITS in plain or Sweater stitch, cholce of navy and grey with fancy $2.50 and $2.98 kinds. $1.49. These are well ular stitch in grey. or plain. Ttrim. $2, worth $2.69 | | | | | | ! | | | | noting. MEN’S BATHING BSUITS, res- plain - navy or All wool suits, fancy trimmed Regular $3.98 kind for Each. Sheet and Pillow Case Bargains ‘TO BE FOUND AT OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. bleached sheet, sized 81x90 inches, for 50c each. same price, 50c. inches, is 57c each. Worth 62 1-2c each. bleached sheets we offer at 72c each. is as good a wearing one as is made. same size, A better grade bleached “And the same We are proud of A good un- A good bleached sheet, in 81x90 the . 81-99 size for 89c- each sheet Special values in bleached pillow cases, size 45x36 inches for 12 1-2¢, 14¢, 15¢, 16c and 19¢c ea. that will sur- prise you at their worth for those low prices, Ask to have us show you the handsome embroidered initial pillow cases we offer all boxed at $1.00 pair. If you want sheetings by the yard, you will find this headquarters, we have all the well known makes from 36 inch to the 108 inch width, all at the very lowest possible prices. South annex. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOO DS PURCHASED OF US. Berll_n News GIBNEY IS MENTIONED ~FOR REPRESENTATIVE Fist Seketman May Be Candidate For House Position. MERIDEN FIRM GETS CONTRACT Ford and Dempsey of Meriden Will o Plumbing Work at °St. Paul's Rectory—TItalian Cannot Join Fam- ily in Italy—Brief Items. If the plans of a number of locai politicians meet With success, it i3 probable that Berlin will be repre- sented in the house this year by First Selectman Willim H. Gibney. Many of his friends asked him to run for the office and, while he declines ‘o dis- cuss the matter, it is probable that he will be a candidate in the fall, to suc- ceed Representative Daniel Welister. “I have neither declined nor agreed to accept the nomination if it is of- fered me;,” replied " the selectman when interviewed this morning. He admitted that he has been asked o enter the race. As yet, Mr. Gibney has not stuled definitely that he wili be a candidate to succeed himself as first selectman this year, but it is generally thought that he will be returned to the office which he has so ably filled for the past twelve years. Others who are being mentioned as ssible candidates to represent Ber- lin in the general assembly, ure Sen- ator Claude W. Stavens, Dr. Rog=: M. Griswold, Clarence L. Pierce, Rapre- sentative Webster and William H. Webster. M1 Stevens is said to be desirous of getting back to the house rather than to thc .senate, whnere he flas looked after the interests of the | fifth district for the past two years. Meridenr Firm Gets Contract. St. Paul's Catholic church corpora- tion has awarded the vontract for the plumbing Work on the handsome rec- tory being erected for St. Paul’s par- ish, on Alling street, to the lowest bid- der, the Ford and Dempsey company of Meriden, whose figure was $475. There were four other bidders for the job, their estimates being as follows: | George Rapelye of New Britain, $575; | 0. A. Peterson of New Britain, $560; P, McLaughlin of Meriden, $525; A, H. Bergeron of Kensington $475. The Union Construction company of New Rochelle, which has the general contract for the-new parochial resi- Wence, has sub-let the contract for the tin and copper work to A. H. Berger- on, the local plumber. Month’s Mind Mass Monday. Father J. C. Brennau will celebrate a month’s mind high muss for . the repose of the soul of the late John Fagun of Kensington, at St. Paul's church Monday morn:ng at 8 o'clock. 3 Services will be held at the chureh _at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow. Caunot Jeturn o Italy. Disappointed ,after anticipating for weeks the pleasure of joining his wife . Apd family in Italy, nis native land, | big war began in the old world. : greatly advanced prices now, | supply is not equal to the demand. which is in danger of being involved in the great European war, Vittali Chisari of Farmington road will be obliged to abandon plans for sailing and remain in this country for ‘he present, at least. In his mail yester- day, he received notification from one of the steamship lines that, although he had already purchased his passage, no accommodation could be found for him on any of the boats which are to sail in the near future. His money will be refunded to him next week. As soon as the war broke out, Chisari's wife wrote him asking that he return to Italy very soon. Accord- ingly, he arranged for sailing, and paid the exorbitant price of forty-eight dol- lars for a third class berth on-a boat which is to sail next week. He had | not the slightest inkling that his | booking would be cancelled and, for that reason, feels his disappointment very keenly. Berlin ‘Congregational Church. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, the popular pastor of the Berlin ' Congregational church, will occupy his pulpit tomor- row for the first time in several weeks. He returned from an extensive vaca- tion on Thursgday. For his subject, he will take ““A Mission for Every Man.’ Tt the meeting of the Christian En- deavor society in the evening, Major Frank L. Wilcox; who is the superin- tendent of the Sunday school, will give a talk on the topic “War.” This promises to be interesting, and it is hoped that the attendance at the meeting will be large. Now that the summer season practically over, the regular activities will be ' resumed. preparatory to communion held next Thursday evening. ‘Wants Berlin to Join. The secretary of the American So- ciety for Municipal Improvements has written Town Clerk Shaw, asking him to bring the attention of the body to the matter or taking a mem- bership in the organization. In his letter, he enclosed a blank upon which the clerk would be required to make a statistical report on the activities in local municipal departments, should the town decide to appropriate five dollars for a membership 1n the so- ciety. is church Service will be Good Crops This Year. William Schroeder, one of Berlin's most successful vegetable raisers, stated this morning that the crops this proper | product, so he hastened to place a big order: ‘Woman's Aid Executive Meeting. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Woman’s Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church was held yesterday afternoon at the resi- dence of Mrs. Frank L. Wilcox on Worthington ridge. Plans for the winter work were discussed and much other routine business was transacted. The opening meeting of the season will be held Wednesday, October 14. No Call for Town Caucus Yet. Chairman William H. Webster of the republican town committee said teday. that the date of the caucus for the nomination of the town ticket has not been set as yet, * We'll get through with Monday’s caucus before we un- dertake anything else,” was his state- ment. According to law, the caucus must be held at least twenty-one days be- { fore the town eclection, and it must be advertised at last before being held. Premium Books. Ready. Premium books for the Connecticut State Agricultural society’s fair, to be held here September 29 and 30 and October 1 and 2, will be ready for distribution early next week. The firm in New Haven which has the contract for printing them has sent Secretary Leland Gwatkin a small batch of the books already. The cover of the book is white this year, instead of brown, as was the one on last year's book. “Nothing Doing’ at Trotting Park. People who have occasion to pass the Berlin Trotting park are remark- ing about the conditions which exist there only a month before the opening of the annual fair. The grounds are overrun with tall grass and weeds and the race track is in very bad shape, there being heaps of dirt lying about in many spots. Nothing has been dcne towards improving the bad turn Jjust to the west of the judge’s stand and horsemen wonder if it will be made safer for them this year, after all that has been said. The grass on the grounds has been sold to Carrie Bennett, but she has shown no inclination to cut it yet. She bought it from John Martino, the mail carrier, who purchased his rights from the officers of the society. ¥ Returning From Scotland. five ‘days year, were bigger and better than they have been for ten years or .more. The many rainy days during the summer were responsible for this fact, he felt. Cucumbers and tomatoes - suffered slightly from the erfects of the cool nights this week, according Lo reports { from the many farms in this vicinty. The damage was not serious, however, and the return of warmer weather will put these plants on the right again. Imported Italian Goods Costly. Proprietors of stores dealing largely in imported Italian goods report a big falling off in their business since the Such groceries as imported cheese, macar- oni and canned gooas are sold as the Large wholesale houses which carry | Itallan goods explain that the Italian government is conserving her re- sources and has prohibited the ship- ping of groceries to the United States during time of war. . Nennis Negri is congratulating him- self over the fact .that he had just put in a big order of olive oil when war was declared. When trouble began brewing in ‘the old world, he foresaw that there might be a shortage of this road ' | about thé middfle of July. at ! The Misses Beatrice and . Jeanette Thomson and their brother John Thomson, and expected home from a trip to Scotland early next week, possibly Tuesday. They sailed from Glasgow last Saturday, on board the Anchor Liner Columbia. Letters which they have written to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thom- scn of Kensington make no allusion whatever to the situation in Europe. The Thomsons”started on the trip They spent most of “their time in Edinburgh and Dunfermline: * e Kensington Methodist Church. Services at the Kensington Metho- dist church tomorrow will be as fol- lows: At 10:45 a. m. public worship, with sermon by the pastor: “A Crown of Beauty." Instead of the evening service there will be a service at 4:30 p. m.,, with an address by the pastor.' Would-be Eloper Sued. William Ragsdale, the New Britaim young man who planned to elope With Miss Marion Anderson of Kensington last week and who was obliged to abandon his plans when the New Dritain police got on his trail, has been sued by the Landers, Frary and Ciark company, by which concern he was .employed. - The company asks $100 to cover the cost of: cutlery which: two bags of potatoes from the Man- chester Brothers’ farm. He was tricd this morning before Justice S. P. Wil- liams and found guilty. Unable to pay his fine of $3 and costs amount- ing to $16 he was taken to ths Hart- ford jail by Officer Conlon. The arrest and conviction of Deg- nan is the first step in a campaign undertaken by the local officers to protect farms in the Red Stone Hill | district from the activities of thieves. | Arthur “Whisky” Bates, another fel- low involved in the case, skipped out but the authorities expect to arrest him today. | Degnan, Bates, and several of their associates who have been sleeping in the old slaughter house barn near Bank street have been carrying on an extensive business in garden truck. Yesterday Degnan contracted-with-the proprietor of a local hotel to furnish potatoes, tomatoes and corn for a clambake to be held tomorrow. He then proceeded to go on a foraging expedition to gather the vegetables. Officer Conlon was notified that two large bags of potatoes had been found under a shed near the slaughter house barn. He conferred with Deputy Sheriff Hart and they decided to make a thorough investigation of the case. By the time Officer Conlon reached the slaughter shouse barn Degnan had hired a teamster to carry the potatoes to the hotel. Degnan protested his innocence when he was arrested. He claimed that he had been given permission to dig the potatoes in Frank Caf- ferty’s lot. Placing Degnan in the lo¢k-up the authorities went out to trace the ownership of the pilfered “spuds.” They took samples of the potatoes grown on the Manchester Brothers’ local farm, on Ollie Olson’s farm and on the Cafferty field. The potatoes in Cafferty’s lot were small and undeveloped. The officers could not find any evidence that Degnan had taken the potatoes from this field. " Using the laboratory method and comparing the samples, Officer Con- lon came to the conclusion that the sacks of potatoes had been stolen from the Manchester farm. Investi- gation showed that he was right. Mr. Olson has been complaining of thefls from his garden but Degnan and his gang did not visit the Olson farm on this trip. p Confronted with the evidence se- cured by the officers Degnan changed his story. He said that he had started to dig potatoes in Frank Caf- ferty’s lot when he met some other“ fellows who offered to sell him enough Ragsdale stole from one of its rooms. The case is returnable before Justice J. T. Meskill of New Britain next Monday. The thief has not yet been appre- hended, but an automobile which he, had an interest in has been attached. Brief Items. Colonel and Mrs, Charles M. Jarvis of Wortlington ridge are entertaining Mrs. C. N. Wilson of New York. Mrs. R. A, Wooding left today for a stay in Wallingford. A. R. Bragg, who has been visiting hir son, Sumner Bragg, returned to his home in Amsterdam, N. Y., yester- day. Town Clerk Francis H. Shaw re- ceived caucus blanks from the secre- tary of state today. Edwin and Elsie Adams returned yesterday from a vacation spent in New Canaan. Rev. L. B. Gray, pastor of the East Berlin Methodist church, and Mrs. Gray, have returned from a three weeks' vacation in East Springfield. Mrs, L. A. Northrop and Miss Minnie Kelsey of East Berlin are home after having spent the past week in New Haven as the guests of friends. Harris Dewolf, a well known East Berlin resident, has been removed to the Middlesex hospital at Middletown, suffering with a bad attack of rheu- matism. Orville Ventres has returned from Niantic, where he spent the past week. Miss Lillian Miner is spending her vacation at Indian-Neck. Miss Florence Miller has resumed her duties at the '"American Paper Coods office after being confined to her home for some time with an in- Jured ankle. The George Cole farm in East Berlin has been purchased by George Schultz of New Britain, who will move onto the property as soon as a number of repairs have been com- pleted. L. Hodgson of New York is the 8uest of Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Hodgson of East Berlin. < company assured revenue after the pipe is laid. Superintendent Joseph McKernan said today that in all probability the company will not make any exten- sions until later in autumn. The ap- | propriation for new construction has | been depleted and there are no funds available for extensions in any streets. The proposed extension of the water main in North Washington street will be an expensive job re- quiring the outlay of money getting the pipes across the river. Equally as insistent as the request from the | “Farmington avenue residents is the demand for a water main running from White's crossing through the new tract of land to Electric field. Owners of several houses in this tract | have signed a petition for this ex- tension. Stranger Given Shelter. An old man who did not give his name applied to George S. Babcock | late Yesterday afternoon for shelter in ‘thé town hall basement for the night. He was allowed to spend the night in one of the cells with plenty of blankets to keep him warm. This morning he appeared to be in a weak condition. Dr. H. L. Frost, who was called to attend him, found that the man was in a serious con- dition. He said that he had spent the last two vears in a hospital at Cedar Hill. He was escorted to the railroad sta- tion and his ticket for Simsbury was purchased for him. He said that he would try to reach his home in Tariffville. Not A Candidate. Referring to the report that he might be a candidate for representa- tive on the democratic ticket, C. H. Newton, treasurer of the Osborne & Stephenson Manufacturing company has notified the Herald that he always has been and is now a republican in politics. Mr. Newton writes that un- der no circumstances could he con- sider the office or the nomination. There have been no developments of importance in the local political situ- ation during the week. Selectman William J. Johnson is out of town and his friends have no information as to his decision about running for re- election. Everyone seems to think that he will be asked by the republi- cans to be a candidate at the caucus. George S. Babcock, clerk of the board of selectmen, is about town | every. day but he has nothing to say for publication about the report that he is to contest’ with Mr. Johnson for the nomination to head the local ticket. Representative E. T. Carter nothing to add to the Herald's nouncement of his position a days ago. If the republicans has an- few want him to go to the legislature for an- | other term he will be a candidate. i Chairman H. C. Thompson of the republican town committee savs that | Uy jogate to the national convention of the Woman's Relief Corps. Before returning she will visit Niagara Falls, | Thousand Islands, Toronto and Mon= | treal. The Misses Maude Ryder and Inez 80+ he expects little interest in the cau- | cus to be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the town hall for the selec- tion of delegates to the various con- ventions. It is reported that N. El- more Clark is the leading candidate | for town chairman to succeed Mr. Thompson. The caucus will elect a town chairman with power to select | his associates on the committee. | Chairman Minton A. Norton of the | democratic town committee does not | anticipate wide-spread interest in the ONE SECRET | OF SUCCESS Is to have some money ahead with which to grasp your op- portunity when it comes. Every great fortune had its foundation laid in small hav- ings. Countless thousands can look back at the time time when, with a few dollars at their commasd they could have taken the first step on the road to ease and comfort. 4 per cent. allowed in our savings department. Open Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o’clock. THE FIRST- NATIONAL BANK Plainville, Cona. | tember. King George V., of England, as- sumes world prominence as a result of the outbreak of hostilities between European nations. The declaration of war by England against Germany Photo by American Press Association. KING € EORGE V. added greatly to the world interest in the conflict. The Triple Entente by which England is allied with Russis and France proved more binding than the Triple Alliance. | democratic caucus to be held on the REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS, evening of September 3, at 8 o'clock, | in the town hall. He says that local democrats have shown an inter~ est in selecting delegates for the state | convention, although several candi- 1 i tioned. It is supposed that Chairman ! Norton and his associates will be con- | tinued on the town committee. Senator Claude W. Stevens was in town this morning on his way to Bristol. his candidacy for re-election as sena. tor from the fifth district. According to report Mr. Stevens is favored other candidates who are out for the office. New Mail Service. Commencing Monday, Postmaster Peter J. Prior announces a new mail service for the benefit of rural resi- dents of Plainville. Heretofore the rural patrons have been able to get | their mail only between 9 and 11 o’clock in the morning. Postmaster Prior has arranged an- other afternoon service for the rural residents from 2 to 2:45 o'clock. With | the present force of clerks it is im- possible for the rural service to be given at random during all hours of the day. livery limits will continue to get the usual daily deliveries as in the past. Briet Items. The funeral of Miss Emma H. Tolles was held at 2 o'clock this af- ternoon from her late home on Whit- ing street, Rev. Carlos E. Jones, cur- ate of St. Mark’s Episcopal church in New Britain, officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, New Brit« ain. Mrs. Merritt O. Ryder and her daughter Olien are expected to return to their home on Maple street tomor- !row after spending the summer at Morris Lake, Mrs. George E. Spencer left yester- | day for Detroit, Mich., where she is | Gladwin have returned from a journ at Morris Lake. Mrs. Sophia Dexter of Crown street who is visiting in England is ex- pected to sail for home early in Sep- In her last letter to local relatives she made noJmention of the inconvenience caused in England by the European war. George A. Case of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing company, is enjoying his annual vacation. He has just had charge of installing a new switchboard in the Lyceum theater in New Britain. Ten local people went to Bristol this morning to go on an excursion to Savin Rock under the auspices of the Bristol 1. O. O. F. lodge. Jane and Herbert Corwin are the guests of their grandmother, Mrs Herbert Eaton, at Indian Neck. Tickets have been placed on sale for the benefit game for James On- orato to be played at Electric field Wednesday afternoon between the Professionals and the Consolidated Clerks at 3:30 o'clock. Doris Fanning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fanning, of Maple street, has almost entirely recovered from the effects of the automobile accident in which she was injured a few days ago. Now is the time to get your fur- nace cleaned and repaired for the winter. If you need a new heater, see us. You will probably need some plumbing done before winter. This is the best time to have it taken care of. We carry a complete line of hardware of every description and v."1 be pleased to satisfy your wants. Plainville Hardware company, Whit- ing street.—advt. dates for state office have been men- | He had nothing to say about | by | | the local republicans in preference to | The residents within the city de- | ! manager, slightly I Twenty-two Property Sales Records ed With Clerk. The following this property transfers: Bodwell Land Co. to Jennie Noren et ux., land on Sefton drive. Bridget Houston Reilly et al, Stephen Washchyshyn, et al., and buildings on North street. Edward O. Kilbourne to Emma M. Officer, land and buildings on Blake court, Bodwell land Co. to Victor Nadolny.y land on Roxbury road. William L. Damon to Lizzie Grabek, land and buildings on Putnam street extension. Home Banking & Realty Co. to Vito Di Franzo et al, land and buildings at 24-26 Hawking street. Paolo Conte et al. to James Lacava, land on Hawking street. Patrick W. Meehan to John A. Mee« ( han, land and buildings on Grove street, Mary Riley to Annle K. Goszdo, and and buildings on Sexton street. Bodwell Land Co. to Opcar Ander- son, land on Sefton drive. Axel F. Nelson to Thomas W. Fagan, land and buildings on Black Rock avenue Bessie Andrews et al, to Bodwell Land Co., land on Sefton drive, | Joseph Rutkowski to Frank Parvel- | evk, land and buildings on Broad street, Mary Herre to Bruno Wagner, land and buildings on Farmington road. Bessie Andrews et al. to Bodwell Land C land on Stanley street, George F. Hennessy to Irene C. Brady, land and buildings on Leng street. Wiadislaw Smigrocki to Broniskaw Smigrocki, land and bulldings on | Clark street. -— Ernest R. Williame (o William J. Judge, land on Wallace street. Margaret V. Helgen to Martha Steinwedel, one-half interest in lamd and buildings at 48-50 Seymour street, Bridget R. Houstan et al to Stephan Washchyshly et al., land on Erwin place. Annie T. Gayler to Adolph L. Gay- lor, land and buildings, Church street. Bessie Andrews et al. to Bodwsll Land Co., land at Belvidere Maner, = Selton drive, were week's [ to land INMAN AND HOPPE POST $1,000. Formally Bind Themselves to Balk Line English Billlard Match. New York, Aug. 29.—Representa- tives of Willlam F. Hoppe and Mel- | bourne Inman met yesterday in the offices of the Brunswick-Balke-Col- | lender company and deposited $1,000 each to bind the international bfl- |Hard match betwen the two, which will begin in the Hotel Astor on | September 28. Hoppe was present ! with his backer, T. Walsh, but Inman is in Montreal just now, and his R. B. Benjamin, acted for him. The money was put in the !hands of A. A. Troescher, treasurer | of the firm, and will stand as a side wager as well as a guarantee. | When the men signed articles last spring it was agreed that $1,000 | should be put up by each on August 28 to insure the carrying out of the conditions of the contract. The war in Europe has necessitated a change in plans as regards the re- | teree. Tt has been arranged to have an American judge the balk line part of the contest, and to have an Eng- lishman officiate in the sessions de- voted to English billlards. It now | has been debided to get referee from Canada, where the game fis played extensively. CASH RESERVE INCREASES, New York, Aug. 20.—The statement of the average condition f clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that the cash reserve increased $8,862,000, still leaving & deficit of $23,857,000 below legal requirements, °