New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 16, 1915, Page 9

Some of the Wanted White Goods That the Season Brings Need For PO right sort assortiment from, Irish popling, Susic’s crepe, « 2 oxcx LI VERY PRETTY INDEED are the Batistes, broidered Creves and dointy for w 30-inch, for . e w W FOR PLAT manner, width 45-inch, at 19¢, 25¢, 37 1-2¢, 50c, 58¢, 75c. St s s of goods for of th in small and large signs, some in eyelet effect, sheer 500, SIMPLE DRESSES we are offering plain Voiles, that make up with lace in the daintiest o, e e e e e w e e e e mercerized batiste, and others. French lawn, LA . s s em- de- and Voiles, and 45 aists and dresses, 65¢, 75¢, 98c. N 2w x » one of the is 40-inch and inch 28¢c, yard, . * s . and 45¢, DR With the approach of Spring and Summer, and the need of the wedding dresses, graduation frocks, and warm weather gowns, we want to call your attention to our splendid sowy stuffs we are showing for you to choose Among the many kinds, take note of the embroidered crepes, silver volles; shadow marquisett.e, lace striped voiles, French piques, organdies, Sister L | WE'VE JUST RECEIVED some white embroidered Voiles in 40-inca inch width, sheer and pretty for graduation dresses, value, at these prices, 45¢, 58¢c, 65c, 75¢, $1.00 a yard. extra good « v s e u MERCERIZED GABARDINE is latest white fabrics for skirts and suits, the widths are 36- 40-inch, the prices 25c, 50c and $1.00 a e e e e . ITAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPT- LY R ECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. e p—————————————————————————————————————————— b Beriin News e e e T e et TWO HUNDRED “VETS” “SEE OLD MONUMENT Hisoy of Strutur Giva by Rey. . Carlcton Hazep. BUYS BARREL FLOUR FOR CEN Hartford Man Wins Prize Offered by F¥oresters—Forest Fire Averted Through Quick Action of Resident =—Repairing Worthington Ridge. More than two hundred veterans, loyal patriots who struggled on the battlefields of half a century ago to suppress the rebellion, stood with bared heads yesterday arcund the first monument ever erect- ed and dedicated to their fallen com- rades—the simple, but impressive, brownstone structure which stands just to the east of the Kensington Congregational church. With quick- ening pulses did they listen to an ex cellent address by ‘Rev. Carleton Haz en, which took them back fifty years to “the stirring times when the ques- tion of this country very existence was being arbitrated with gunpowder and ecannon. Fifty automobiles carried the old eoldiers to the scene of the exercises and, as they sped on up the hill to- wards the church, they presented as formidable an array as ever did a squadron of battleships. They were es- corted by the Berlin board of select- men, all of the three members sons of veterans. FEx-Senator Claude W. Stevens had charge of the brief exercises, whose chief features were Rev. Mr. Hazen nddfess; speech by David J. Palmer of B 2 a . Des *Molnes, Towa, commander-in- chief ‘of the G. A. R.; remarks by Chaplain William F. Hillard a nephew of the patriotic man who held the lo- cal pastorate at the time of the wa the placing on the monument by the gons of Veterans of a handsor wreath of lilies, and the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner,” by Os cag Benson of East Berlin, all present joining in the chorus. For a time, Chairman M-s C. J. purr and her assantants l:cHt pretty bugy pinning monument badges upon the breasts of those who also have worn medallions for the performance | of deeds of valor. The veterans were visibly pleased. The Address Mr. Hazen's fine address fol- Rev. lows: ‘"Members of the Grand Army of the Itepublic, Sons of Veterans, and ladies ,nd ‘gentlemen: “The speaker on this occasion is asked to tell in a few words a simple story, familiar already to many from | frequent repetition, swhich will ex- plain Why you have been brought out to the .country-side and detained for brief time upon this hill-top over- king the valley and plain and city. /hy should you care to turn aside roml your reunion, which with eve passing year must now become more afternoon | of | which are proud to be recognized as ! tender and significant, and come to Kensington? “Kensgington i§ the name of a coun- try parish, now occupyving only one half of the township of Berlin. But we all know how the springs and streams that rise among the hills fur. nish the water of life that is neces- sary for the very existence and pros- perity of the larger centers. So from the hills, and from the country towns very largely come the life and vigor and power that make city and state 'and nation. Wesmay note today one of the sources of the life and spirit and patriotism that | preserved the Union in its hour of ‘trial. “Kensington once included all of Berlin, and the greater part of New Britain. It is now more than two j centuries since the parish was formed with its original meeting house down in the Great Swamp, two miles to the northeast of us, where now the brickyards are the most conspicu- | ous objects. But just before the Rev- | olutionary war Kensington, through | sub-division of the original territory, | had been limited to its present bound- aries, and the center for worship had been established by the erection of this plain and unpretentious struc- ture, which was dedicated in 1774, and still stands as a monument of colonial simplicity. ' In 1860 the population of the en- tire town of Berlin was only 2,148, perhaps not more than that of Ken- sington alone at present. And this | was the only church building in Ken- sington. The pastdr of this church is an important, yes, the foremost fig- ure, in the story we have to relate. Rev. Elias B. Hillard, who became | pastor in Kensington in 1860, in the vigor of young manhood, had the spirit of an Elijah, vigorous, aggressive, pa- | triotic. One very interesting fruit of {his patriotic spirit was the publica- |tion of a little book, which probably never had a very wide circuation, en- titled, “The last men of the Rev- olution.” 1t contains biographical i sketches of the seven surviving vet- erans of the Revolutionary war, whom he personally visited and interviewed in their homes. Preached Patriotic Sermon. “The story that has often been told j concerning Mr. Hillard, well illustrates the shock which the first action of the war occasioned.in the north. On ! Sunday morning, April 13, as the peo- ‘plr were gathering for worship the | minister was met at the door of the | meeting house by the postmaster, Sam- }uel Upson, who brought the news tha* | Fort Sumter had been fired upon the day before. The minister procecded with the service, but instead of preach- ing the sermon that had heen pr paved for the day, he delivered strong, stirring, patriotic addre “During the following week id, the women of the church got to- ther and made a large flag, which | was raised upon the belfry tower of the war. This flag has not the same significance as the flags that we have all seen the itol at Hartford., the riags that were actually in service in war time TPut it is a symbol of the same ardent patriotism that animated the people of this community. We cherish the oid flag, and receive its message for cur gencration of love fo: vur country, Local Boys Died for Country. “It cannot be doubted that the ar- dent spivit of the minister helped to fire the hearts of the young men who enlisted jn the army. It was made to seem a holy crusade. And a goodly number of the hoys from the prarish, from the church and Sunday hool enlisted and went to the front. The names and dates upon the precisely tattered the church, and kept there throughout } monument show that during the short space of about four months between August 9, and Dcember 13 of the year 1862 six of the Kensington bpoys had vielded up their lives. We can only imagine, some of us, how these six deaths in rapid succession stirred this country community tv 1ts depths. And these deaths of beloved sons and brothers, with all their tender per- £onal assoclations, led to the erection c¢f this monument. The inscription reads: ‘Erected to commemorate the death of those who perished in sup- pressing the Southern Rebellion.” The cther deaths, so far as indicated by the dates with the names on the monument, did not occur until 1864 and 1865, Erection of Monument. “The stirring, patriotic minister was the leader in securing the monumeént. He is said to. have headed the sub- scription, by which the -noney was r.ised, between three and four hun- dred dollars. The monument was de- vigned by Nelson A. Moore, a Ken- =ington artist. The stone was pro- cured from the quar: m Portland, and was drawn Dby several yoke of oxen. The monument was dedicated July 28, 1863. Honorable Lafayctte 8. Foster, United States senator, de- iivered an oration; E. W. Robbins read a poem, and others spoke, the assembly being gathered in the church. “The crectien of soldierss monu- ments has since become very com- nion. There is scarcely a town that has not its monument. And monu- ments have been rected upon many cf the battle fields of the war. There is danger that because of the fre- quency with which we meet these memorials of the past, they should fail to put us in mind of the real oc- casion of them and stir our hearts by a realization of their significance. The fact which gives special signifi- cance to the story of this monument which we have told, is that at so early a period, and during days of anxiety and suspense, it should have been in the hearts of these country people to raise & monument to their heroeos. Tt was only a few weeks after the battle (1 burg that it was dedicated. July 28, “The account of the dedication s half century ago stated that ‘It is the first monument erected in Con- necticut for the object stated.’ But it is now believed to be the first monument so erected and dedicated, not only in Connecticut, but in the whole country. = It is not so grand and imposing as many of the noble monuments that have since been erected in all parts of the land, but in its modesty and simplicity it speaks not only in honor of the herojc dead, but of those living a half century ago who were foremost in paying this tribute to the honored and beloved comrades who gave their lives that the republic might live. spoke of Semi-centenary, “The semi-centenary of the monu- ment was celebrated a year and a half ag great Gettysburg celebration and re- union, and many of you participated in our celebration. May these monu- ments remain, not for the glorification of war, not for the incitement to war, but to stir the hearts of our people to contend nobily and manfully for the right against the wrong, and for our country, to make it in all time to come ‘a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Bought Barrel of Flour for Cent. At last night's meeting of Court Mattahesset, Foresters of America, a barrel of flour was drawn off. H. W. (Continued on Tenth Page.) following shortly after the,| | | | i | | alne Nes TOWN MOURNS DEATH OF FRANK B. NEWTON Promment Citizen Succumbs to Attack of Apopicxy. FORMER SELECTMAN D.ES SUDDENLY Funeral Will Be Held Sunday After- noon—Had Interesting Life—Infant Dies at Grandparents’ Home—Ccle- brates 86th Birthday—Briefs, Frank B. Newton, for over a quar- ter of a century one of Plainville's most prominent business men and a citizen commanding the respect of the entire community, died this morning at 8 o'clock at his home on Whiting street after an illness of but a few hours. He suffered from apoplexy and was stricken about § o'clock, sut- cumbing to the attack three hours later despite heroic efforts made by his physician, Dr. J. N, Bull, to save him. With the members of his family at ‘nis bedside he lapsed into uncon- sciousness a short time after the fatal shock came upon him and less than an hour later he passed away. The end was peaceful, quick and painless, gratifying a wish often mentioned by Mr. Newton in conve ng with his friends, The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his resi- dence and will probably be Masonic in character. W. A Bailey and com- pany is making the arrangements. The burial will be in West cemetery. Mr, Newton's death was a big shock not only to his relatives and friends but to the entire community, which esteemed him highly. His friends were legicn and the news of his pass- ing cast a shadow of gloom over the entire town. To all outward appear- ances Mr. Newton had been in his usual good health of late and his death came with but little warning. He complained of feeling badly yester- day, but was about his place as usual. Last evening he spent some time at the club rooms of the Business and Improvement association and enjoyved a few games of whist with a party of friends. He retired shortly before midnight, Early this morning his family be- came alarmed over his condition and Dr. Bull was sent for. The physician gave him treatment but the patient's heart failed to respond and he an- swered the summons of his Maker. His widow and two daughters, Mrs. H. M. Clayton and Mrs. F. L. Benzon, both of Plainville, survive him. He has two brothers, George L. Newton of this place and Anthony Newton of Northfield He also has a sister liv- ing in that town. His brother An- thony is very ill at his home, He has suffered from strokes of apoplexy nd his death at any time would oc- casion no surprise, Born in Northfield, sixty-eight years ago, Mr. Newton was one of Connecti- cut native sons. With his father, iWilliam Newton, he came to Plainville when he was but ten vears old, the head of the family opening a dry zoods and grocery store which he conducted with profit for vears. Frank was ambitious and when but a youth he started out to find a place for himself in the world. He went to Raltimore where he drove horse cars for a few years. He also located for a time in Chicago, where he opened a grocery store. His venture proved unfortupate hs far as financial returns were concerned and he abandoned it, returning to Plainville. He weng into the livery business and was suc- cessful from the start. Suhsequently %Le branched out into tne grain and feed business, also realizing .consider- able money from his efforts in this line. He was very fond of horses and was considered to be one of the best judges of -equine flesh in this locality. He owned some good thoroughbreds at one time and he took a lively interest in the races. He sold out nis livery business two years ago to W. C. Hart but continued selling grain and feed, zithough for the past few months he had not devoted as much attention as was his custom to his plant. Mr. Newton served the town as first seleciman for two years, performing his duties conscientiously and well. He always took an active part in settling town affairs, figure at town meetings and was lovked up to by many who placed great confidence in his judgment. He was treasurer of the sanitary and cwer district since it was organized. In politics he was a stauncn demo- crat for yvears but when Bryan's free silver issue showed up on the political horizon he turned with many others to the ranks of the G. U. P.. remain- ing an ardent member of that party until the end. Nevertheless he re- served the right to use his own judg- ment in voting for town officers and he refussed §o leet partisanship inter fere with his ideas as to the quali catiops of the men seeking to serve their fellow townsmen. Fraternally Mr. Newton was affi ated with Frederick lodge, A, F. and A. M., of which he was x past wor- shipful master. He was also a Shriner. Friends who eulogized him morning classified him as a very human person. Affable and good vatured he was most accessible to all and even those who did not share his icws on matters of political impor- tance always found him asgreeabhle, He had a mind that was entirely his cwn anmd his opinions once formed, weer hard to change. He believed t deing what was right no matter what the cost or sacrifice might be and he this was a famlliar | Hartford Silk Store : HARTFORD. We are Exclusive Sclling Agents for “American Tady” and “Madame Lyra” Corsets. COLD STORAGE OF FURS AND WOOLEN GARMENTS!—We offer the most moders to-date system of cold, Dry-Air Storage for Furs, etc. Our prices are reasonable, SPECIAL MILLINERY BARGAINS - ») FOR SATURDAY we will offer Trimmed Hats in rose, Belgian blue, sand, /N ,4- For Saturday purple, and black, a black and white, some flowers and foliage trimmed, othefs with wings., These Hats are newly trimmed, every one in good style, and specially priced for Saturday for $3.98 and $5.00 We Would Emphasize Our Suit Values for $22.50 and § Our Stock of Suits at these prices is at present unusually large carefully selected. We have as large a range of models ns at any this season and guarantee that you will find the very style of Suit you have in mind. Every kind of material in voguc this season | resented, such as gaberdine, satin gaberdine, serge, poplin, checks mixtures. The color range includes the new sand and putty shades, the popul shades of blue, battleship gray, navy and black. Our Suits are thorough tailored and hold their shape. We would have you see these Suits f§ $22.50 and $23.00. New line of crepe de chine waists and als other materials on sale Saturday for $1.9! Have received a new line of crepe de chine Waists that is unusu good value, They will be displayed Saturday along with other Walsts other popular materials. The crepe de chine Waists come in aprio maize and white; tub silks are saown in all white, sand and flesh col and whi‘e with colored satin stripes. At this price will be found dainj voile Wuaists in white, apricot and flesh color; and a very complete sto of lingerie—dotted muslins, batiste, etc., also embroidered habutal Waists that are very fashionable. Positively the best values in the off Our Special Sale of Silks an Dress Goods Ends Saturday Nigh The following and other special values are advertised for daturday: Chiffon Tuffeta, 36-inch wide, in black and colors, lustrous finish, regular price $1.00, 79c ya Silk and Wool Poplin in all the new wanted colors and black, regular $1.00 and $1.25 value. G turday only for 79¢ yard. Silk Crepe de Chine, 42 inches wide, in all the new street and evening shades, for $1.19; the $2.00 quality for $1.59. For . th sale sale the $1.50 quall SPECIAL THREE DAY& SALE OF “ONYX” HOSIERY ENDS SATURDAY REDUCTIONS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HOSE. OoUnR NIGHT — B | ling pictures. His car was located for | will make their home on i a number of vears on the site of the | street. soldlers’ monument in New Britain. Postmaster P. J. Prior is tod He also had a studio in Farmington. | ebrating the fiftieth- annive He retired from that business sever- | his birth al years ago. Despite his advanced age, Mr. Allderidge continues active and he still devotes much of his time to his extensive property Holdings here. The celebration last evening had a triple significance as Mr. and Mrs. Peace, who were present at the re- ception, were also born in April and their anniversaries were observed with that of Mr. Allderidge. Missfonary Meeting. The Women's Home and Foreign T Missionary socicty .of aHrtford dis- | FOR SALE—Household goods, trict held its third quarterly and Saturday, 23 Washingto: mass meeting in A. M. E. Zion church ‘ today. The mecting was opened at 3:45 o'clock tiiis afternoon by Mrs. Della of Bridgeport, president of the Woman's department. Devo- tional services were led Mrs. Gran- Scott of Mer The puis- s Che Weechoad, -anklin preached and An automobilc, said to be owned by a hymn, “Hely Scrip- New Britain parties, was wrecked on! v C R hie rasd tha lee: the Southington road late last even- yer was lcd by Rev. W. ing, the machine skidding near the Francis. A ing service 1w town line and crashing into a tele-| preached by the bishop, from the text, graph pole, The occupanis were un-| Mark 28-18 and 19 Four persons injured and they returned to New| came forward and made confessions. Britain by trolley, leaving the wrecked ! The reports on the financial condi- machine by the roadside, ticns of the society were good The car had not hcen moved morning. There were four people, two vo men and two young ladies in the auto at the time of the accident. he driver, who declined to give his name, declared that the machine skidded | into a gully near the highway and | was halted by a telesraph pole which | stood in its path, Celebrates 86th Birthday, William Allderidge of 23 Hough street, one of the town's oldest and | best known residents, vesterday cele- brated the eighty-sixth anniversary of j his birth and last evening at the home | of the Missex Hannah, Emma and; Pollie Peace of Broad street he was | glven a most enjoyable reception in | obgervance of the event The affair took the form of an Eng- lish April fool birthday party and the entertainment was of a character em-; ployed in such affairs on the conti- nent. The luncheon was FEnglish Hlierelwere glish goodies, English brown bread. ish cakes and Eng- lish sponge cake, the Yankee dough- nuts, however, gefting a place of prominence on the menu. Stories of Englishmen formed an important part of the entertainment, all the guests contributing to this fea- ture on the program. Mr. Allderidge is a native of Eng- land. He came to Plainville fifty-five vears ago with his wife and six small children. For Y Mr. Allderidge and two of his sons were in the pho- tographic business and at one tiine they operated & portable studio mov- ing around the Connecticut valley seia would cling tenaciously to views which he considered proper, opposition never swerving him from his course. He was charitable and generaus to a fault, a kind and loving husband and father and a citizen of which any ccmmunity might well be proud. His passing will be mourned by the town, to whose welfare he was a prominent contributer and his mem- ory will be kept fresh in the minds of those who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance for a long time to come. Bmonds Infant Dead. Odilla, the nine-weeks-old daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Emonds of Hartford, died this morning at the home of her zrandparents, Mr. and Mrs, James Fox of Bohemia stireet. The child had been ill for several days with pneumonia. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with services at the house. Rev. F. L. Grant will officiate. The interment will be in West cemetery. The Clean Little Store will special for today and Sat., | Smoked Shoulders, 4 6 1bs 11c, Round of heaw beef, 20c, Roast Pork, casterm 16¢, Rib Roast, 15¢, Fresh She 12¢ and Fresh Native Veal ap 12¢ to 14c, the 1 cuts, and forget to bring your dull knive: and we'll sharpen them free of of —advt age, NOTICE. AND CARRELL~ painters, paperhangers and orators. We have a large Ui up-to-date wall pa willy request, call and sempl vour home and give you o on your work. Alen we do carpentering repairs rea prices. 'Phone 76, 12 ville, Conn LESTER pers leave or If you are out of wo don’t waste your (Ime wa deswig alnesyly ab: mak| g n Nuisasce of yoursall & places where the empioy have more Lielp than (be “now what to do with. J00 In the Herald Want Colul and see there which peop New Britain really uee your services. this Brief liems, nZ| James Kerealey of Camp street re- ceived word this morning of the death of his brother Thomas Kenealey whick occurred early to. in Waterbury. Mr. and Mrs. W. 1.. Cooke returned last evening from Florida whore they n had been spending the winter, They I'HE | OPULAR SHOE STORE The “Gladys’ A HANDSOME NEW COLONTAL EFFECT, The “Glad) has the graceful lim of the colonial pump, though it 1o buckle and the tongue is small In patent colt and dull leather, with sand, putty and black cloth quartei 2iac in bronze, kid and many eothe andsome combinations. Come i and see them, Prices $2.00 fo $4.50 : OEMAN, ASK TYE GLERK FOR S. & H. GREEN STAMPS