New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 15, 1915, Page 7

§ Ui » Baldwin Becomes X Williams” These Are Opening Days for the New Styles Tuesday, ‘Wednesday, and Thursday are the special days selected to give you first views of the latest modes in Women's wear for the com- ' Ing Fall and Winter seasons. All this week through we will have the showing of latest and best in | "THE NEW MILLINERY, all things feminine. Come and sece cordially invite you to come see and adimre them. is beautiful and most diversified variety of models shown, Come sce the new hats at their very best. Fashion’s the best. very ths We in VISIT SUIT SECTION, one floor up, and see what a grand exhibit it is'of the very latest in Suits, Dressss, Waists, Skirts, Coats and other gar- ments for- Women and Misses fall and winter wear ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES, that are necessary to the proper out- fitting of fair women are her in broadest choice. Shces, Gloves, Hoslery, Laces, Trimmings, Dress Goods, Silks, etc, are now.shown in the very latest ideas that Fashion has approved. Again we welcome you to our Big Store to see them, VINGAN AUTOMOBILE. DELIVERY FOR NEWY B l{l’l‘r\l CEIVIN ;’Qerlm News GLICEMAN'S STORE ’.‘BflBBEl] IN BERLIN T;m Homes Also Visited by Hun- | gry aud Thlrsty Thieves. Succumbs to T.\'pllflid‘ Fever—Miss Bride of New Britain Man—Mott Back to “‘Face the Music”—School Board Meets. | The local authorities have a baffling | mystery on their hands. Thes only clues they have to the identity of the miscreants they seek Is a ravenous appetite and an abnormal thirst for esh milk. Last evening the grocery store of Officer Willlam J. Ritchie on| Main street, Kensington, was proken ' into and a gallon of milk, some tobac- cu and canned goods were stolen. The ce box on the porch of the F. E. home was also robbed of which included some The intruders are evi- | ite contents, “hoice foods. fidt\nfly well pleased with the food that | 4. furnished at the Williams home as to thiz is the third time within the past fcw days that they have paid a visit the larder. The contents of the ¢ box on the porch of R. H. Graham’s’ residence on Farmington road .was also secured and included some jam, milk, potatoes and other - food: ¥ The thieves gained entrance into Officer Ritchie’s store by breaking the lass in the front dcor and then in- zorting,a hand and turning the snap 1ock. The ice box was examined from 19p to hottom and a gallon jug of milk was carried away. That there were two in the party was seen this morn- ing from fingerprints in two pies in a case in the store. The flavor of the pies evidently did not meet with the Jtastes of the thieves for although they I‘fld inserted their fingers into them, rossibly in order to- learn whether | they wore desirable, they left them in the case. The thieves graciously left 1) the doors of the ice box open. The unwelcome guests at the Wil- Jinmne home had their nerve with them. They socured the provisions om the larder but instead of carry- g them away to some distant place before enjoying their repast, they spread the dishes out on the porch znd enjoved the banquet then and there. This is evident from the empty dishes and ‘crumbs found this morning. Ingratitude was also displayed at e Graham residence. The food that they did not desire wvas scattered § over the floor of the porch. It can be seen from the finger prints ir. the pies that both the thieves had ‘emall hands, which tends to . the “theory that the robberies were com- ‘mitted by hoys. Death of W. F. Cotton. L' Deadly typhoid fever has claimed Bnother victim in the person of Wil- "Pur Fiske Cotton. one of Kensington’s best known residents. Mr. Cotton Has been ill for some time with ty | tie Baldwin, for treatment. He grew worse, however, and the end came this morning. Mr. Cotton was 61 years and, eight months of age and was a native of ‘Warren, New Hampshire, although he had made his home in Kensington for a long time. He was for many vears employed by the American Pa- per Goods company as night watch- man and was considered a faithful and efficient employe. He was a member of New Britain council, O. U. A. M. ive children survive Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Robert H. Graham, Mrs. Thomas J.. Molumphy, the Misses Lillian E. and Gladys B. Cotton of Kensington, and Arthur W. Cotton of Springfield, Mass. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services will prob- ably ‘be held, from his late home Fri- day afternoon and interment will be Baldwin-Fritzcon Wedding. Miss Cora Ida Baldwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Baldwin of Kensington, and Albert Fritzson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Fritzson of 63 Trinity street, New Britain, were married at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the home of ‘he bride. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Carle- ton Hazen, pastor of the Kensington Congregational church. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Net- sister of the bride, as bridesmaid and Maurice Ohrnstedt of New Britain was best man. The bride was attired in a wedding gown” of white net over net trimmed with satin and with a bridal cap to match. She carried a large bouquet of white roses. Her travelling gown was of blue. The bridesmaid wore a creation of white crepe de chine, trimmed with over lace. Mrs. Bald- win was attired in a gown of laven- der crepe and Mrs. ' Fritzson wore slate colored silk. The groom’s gift to the best man was a gold scarf pin and the bride presented her attendant with a gold bar pin. Miss Jennie Baldwin played the wedding march from T.ohengren. The Baldwin home was artistically decorated, the color scheme green and vellow. A reception fol- lowed the wedding ceremony after which the young couple left for an extended wedding trip through New York te. On their return they will reside at 21 Roberts street, New Britain, Mrs. Fritz best known young ladies. She has been emploved at the American Pa- per Goods company where she was very popular with the officials as ! well as her companions. Mr. Fritzson is also well known here where he is { cmployed as a machinist at the Am- | erican Paper Goods. In New Britain {he it a past president of Washing- ton Camp, No. 9 and a member of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Corbin Comandery, No. 53 and Lex- iington lodge. I. O. O. F. BGonrd to Mcet Again, Because of the absence of Super- visor J. W, Dows at the meeting of the =chool beard last evening at the town hall not much business could be | transacted and it was found advisable for next Monday evening. The meet- ing will be held directly after special town meeting which has also i been czlled for Monday night. Last evening’s session of the board was one of the most largely attended in some time, every present. It was planned at this time to work up a budget for the coming vear, but althovgh this was discussed . phoid fever and was removd to Miss %icle'n sanitarium in New Britdin informally nothing definite was done steadily | in Fairview cemetery in New Britain. | being | son is one of Kensington’s ; | to call another meeting of the board ! the | member being i t depart this 4 until Superintendent Dows makes his report. F. P. Day, chairman of committee, was instructed board to estimate the cost at the Blue Hills school. The land { around this school is very swampy and it is the plan of the school board to have this fault remedied prov ing the cxpense is not too heavy. A report will he given on Monday evening of the attendences at the dif- ferent schools. President John T. Molumphy this morning stated that many rooms in the Kensington Gram- mar school ¢ filled fo their capac- ity. The schocls on the outlying dis tricts are also well patronized, he said. the repair by the of grading Want Traffic Cop at Bridge, A traffic officer to patrol the ter- ritory arcund the railroad bridge on Farmington road is being agitated in Kensington. Fecause of the obstruc- tion of tha view by the bridge pedes trians coming from the depot road and those from Main street, Kensing- ton and Farmington road are unable to see each- otater's approach. Some very narvow ecscapes have been wit- nessed at the spot since the heavy trafic has been, pouring over the highways to the fair grounds. Mott Back to Face Music, Edward Mott of Farmington road, who has been the target of criticism since the electric lights on Farming- ton road have been removed by the | United Electric Light and Water com- | pany of New Britain because four months’ back pay was not made for them, is back and ready to ‘face the music,” according to his conversation with » Herald man. Mr. Mott was informed that he had been accused of-not looking after the payment for the lights by his neigh- bors, who claimed that he had se- cured money for them and never re- turned it nor told them that the lights were to be removed. “I am ready to face the music and I never ran away from anybody vet,” was Mr. Mott’s answer. It has since been learned that dur- ing past years when the collections were made by Mr. Mott, the sum re- ceived was insufficient on several oc- casions and each time he generously made up the required amount from his own pocket. Berlin Briefs. Miss Hildegaard Brandegee of De- troit, Mich., was the guest of the Misses Brandegee of Worthington ridge over the week-end. Miss Brandegee is a violinist of consider- able distinction and is well known { here, having at one time played at a | musical in this town. Mr. and Mrs. James Buckley of Kensington are entertaining Miss May Ternan of New York. Milton Emery of Kensington has his sister from Rockville as his guest for the week. Mr. and Mrs. returned to | wedding trip. Alvah Ventres has entered the em- ploy of the Power company. Ralph Carbo of Kensington will re- turn to Georgetown university on Sep- tember 20. Joseph Birnardo have Kensington from their William O'Brien, electrician at the | cors American Paper Goods company, re- | hooUits: turned to work this morning after having been laid up at his home with a sprained back as a result of falling ‘ from a ladder at the factory on Sun- | day. TLE IN PERU. Peru, Sept. 15.—The Newvcastle arrived here to- to take on provisions. She will afternoon ' NEWC i Callao, lish cruiser day Frit- | [ Plainville News 'TOWNEXPENSES ARE LESS, REPORT SHOWS Selectmen Accomplished Saving in Many Departments During Year | STATEMENT ISSUED BY DRYS’ Annual Report Shows Town's Money Was Disbursed With Start Drive Against Saloons—Simp. Prudence— sonw’s Friends Displeascd. According to a recapitulation of the selectmen’s report for the year end- ing August 15, which has been fo warded to the printer to Dbe incor- porated in the annual statement of the town officers, strict economy practised during the -past twelye months made possible substantial re- ductions in the expense of many de- partments. The statement shows that the selectmen have been careful in disbursing the taxpayers’ money and that from a finacial viewpoint Select- man Johnson's administration hag been a gratifying success. The following summary explains the manner in which the selectmen distributed funds during the year: Borrowed money .. ....$14,000. Compensation 260. Election expenses 204. Fire department 286. Fire warden 216. Highways 2,682.13 Interest 400.29 Insurance 201.81 Miscellaneous . 365.10 Toor, including 3,363.13 Police o5 1,178.83 Printing .. 251.18 Street lighting 2,390.17 State and county tax . 3,178.03 Town building Y 1,671.33 Town officers Water account 00 16 15 76 70 hospitals. . 2,103.41 Lo .. .$33,452.17 The most noticeable saving this vear is in highway improvements. The selectmen spent but $2,682.13, which includes the amount laid out for the road in Westwood park. Last year the cost of highways was over $5,000. The poor account is prac- tically the same as last year's. The selectmen made many improvements in the town hall this year, accountnig for an increase of over $800 in the town building account. An increase of over $400 noted in the police ac- count. This is the result of the action of the voters in instructing the select- men to have the streets patrolled reg- ularly. There is ‘an advance in the amount paid to the state and county Total for taxes, also a gain in the fire ward- | en’s expenses, the last resulting from the large number of forest fires in the spring. The cost of runing the fire department is but about half as much as was spent last year. Other items compare favorably with last year’s report. The showing made by the selectmen during the year, figuring from the financial end, is surely a creditable one and this feature of the annual re- port will no doubt make a good im- pression on the voters. “Di*ys” Open Their Campaign. the have the named item The publicity committee of temperance advocates, Who hopes of putting Plainville in “dry” column this year, opened its campaign today, issuing the first of a series of stateents to the voters in which the alleged evils of the saloons are noted. It has been pre- sented to the "Flerald” with the re- quest that it bhe published, and.it is herewith giv *'To the Citizens of Plainville: “The great question before a com- munity are always the moral rather than the financial or political: In (he coming town ~lection he is 'a wi man who se that the paramount question before tle citizens of lun- ville is that of the continued existence among us of the licensed saloon, That is pre-eminently a moral dquestion, though to some extent a financial one, and to the moral interests of a town or body of people all else ought to be seconndary. “Those who are engaged in further- ing the interests of no license intend to conduct a fair and square figint. They do not intend to indulge in anv personalities, to> throw any mud, to make ‘any extravagant statements, or to waste time in any rhetorical Iire- works: They beileve the interests of a community should be put before the financial emolument of any set of people or the ¢ ving on of any so called busines 1nd without indulging in unique recrimination, they arc against the whole miserable system of the saloon, holding it to be in every way, shape and manner a detriment to our town, and conducted for pure- 1y selfish and commercial reasons. The writer has made a careful study of conditions in Plainville for a teria: of years, is thoroughly convinced that the saloon without a single mitigating feature is a mcnace and an evil, and would call on his fellow citizens to cast a vote for n~ license on the basis of the following considerations “1. Because the tide is everywnere steadily and rapidaly rising against the liquor traffic. It is part of a tnoe- oughly progressive spirit to vote against it. The disgust with tae present condition among us is increas- ing, and it needs only a determined effort to translate that into effective The saloon in Plainville is coomed, and no one knows that bet- ter than liquor men- In the past few vears the averags majority for licen<e { has been reduced from 120 to 20. This | fact i very significant of a growing | anti-saloon sentiment. “2. Every advocate of license called on to deraonstrate these prop- ositions, every one of which is of vital concern, viz. That the saloon makes this town a better place for a home, a safer place for a school, a cleaner s | is | Charles H. place for boys ana girls, a more profits able place for mnierchants, or a mor desirable place ior a factory. These are the things we are interested in Can it be shown that the saloon heips any of them? 1f it does not then keep it? ence of the saloon would mean the removal of a great source of temptation to the young men, who would not acguire the appetite for liquor were it not for the ease viti | which it can be procured, and the ccmpanions through whom they are led on the downward road. It woulid mean the salvation of some who make an honest, though losing fight the habit of -reating cond vorable to sucecess, instead present, the most unfavorable. it | would mean happiness and prosperity to homes that are now carrying a heavy load, for the saddest thing about this wrocched apology for a business is that the innocent suffer | most, | “4. It wonld, mean order and de- cency and safety in our streets, and especially in our center, a condition to which our town has long been a stranger, and wculd mean a cleaner and more att tive square, which no one in his can maintain we possess at presen:, and it would evoke something else iron strangers passing through than sneers or pity. ‘Financially the saloon is the most expensive proposition we can #n- tertain. The bige humbug ever foisted on a lons-suffering public is that the liquor industry is, in the | long run, a source of revenue to the community. By diverting a large amount of mon each year into its | own personal channel, only a small part of which comes back in shape of a license fee which in every town is balanced and ofien more than bal- anced by resulting police expenses, it robs the town financially and it robs it economically by constantly reduc- ing the industrial efficiency of its pat- rons. There is not a manufacturer or employer of labor in Plainville who i3 not hot and bitter in his soul against the saloon, and who would not | Wwelcome its overthrow as the greatest | possible contribution to the indus- trial welfare of the town. A vote for no iicense means a vots fqr Plainville, Its the biggest con- | tribution any izen can just now make to the pubiic welfare. What is needed is sober careful upon the subjects. Lets think it over, and then lets get out and hustle for an awfully of possibili senses in 1t, but that has been woefully hampered for progress by the liquor tratfic. The lenges the friends of saloons to peoint a single benefit 't has rendered our town, and he cu'ls on every thoughit- ful and earnest citizen to do a big and brave thing for Plainville by casting a vote ror No License.” Stmpson’s Friends Displeased. Friends of W. J. Simpson, the popular selectinan, are seemingly Breaty upset over the action of the republicars in dropping him from the bdard, taken at the caucus Monday night. Mr. Simpson was named as a candidate for sor. in spite of his absence from town and the 4 avation or his that he would probably decline This tion mad. it subsequently appear that he could not he named for a niace the board of selectmen and Calor was nominated in- to ac- accept, on stead. I'riends argue that for years Mr. Simpson has served faithfully on the board of sclectmen and he had no reason to believe t he would not be named as Mr. Joanson's running mate at the recent caucus. They admit that Mr. Calor 1s a strong can- didate and will make a good select- man. Nevertheless they cannot un- derstand the reason for droppinz Mr. Simpson. Republicans who are complaining over the action of the caucus do not pretend that the action was the re- sult of any planning by the machine. The difficulty encountered in secur- ing a candidate for assessor before a nomination was made makes this ap- parent. Most of those whose names were mentioned for the place decline:d to be considered as candidates and the easiest way out seemed to be to select someone not in attendance. Hence the “plum” fell towards Mr. Simpson. Tt was subsequently explained that, according to law, a selectman can hold no other town office. Consequently Mr. Simpson was barred from a chance for his old place in the service of hjs fellow townsmen. His supporters claim that in view of the uncertainty as to whether he would consent to run for selectman, the caucus should have nominated him for both places, leaving it to him to decide which he wanted, the town committec making a selection for the remaining office. Whether the soreness will wear off election time will depend largely on the attitude of Mr. Simpson after his return from the west where he is visiting. Shoeuld he refuse to run for assessor, the G. O. P. ticket will doubtless lose some of its strength as the selectmen has many friends who would register their displeasure at the polls unless he pursuaded them to stick o the party. Babcock Gets Stinging Answer. George S. Babcock, defeated as a candidate for selectman at the recent caucus of the republicans, ascribes his set back in a measure to the failure of the registrars to make it possible for voters to participate in the meet- ing. He declares that under the law registrars must meet in August to give the voters an opportunity to rez- ister for caucuses. This year he un- derstood no session of this character was held. He approached one of the registrars regarding the manner and this morn- ing he quoted the latter as saying that it was “none of his d— business.” The other registrar, according to Bab- cock, admitted that there was no ses- sion in August owing to the fact that “T had to work and my colleague was ! out of town.” ) The defeated candidate claims many remained away from the caucus because the leaders were prepared to call for a check list should there be thought | good town that has a lot | writer chal- | lflu The Hartford Silk Store We Are Exclusive Selling and “Madame L Striped Plaid S Agents Agents ror Hartfora Corsets. and There is an unusually big demand for these Silks,} waists and dresses and for combining with other dress the make-up of the present Yogu e in dress for street styles and colorings we have been able to acquire are in the market, very attractive, and we believe that thiel with your approval. Some very stunning effects white stripes in the hairline and wider are shown in Black T stripes, also stripes and in the new plaids, the combinations being able, and very beautiful. They range from $1.00 to$2.00 yard. come 24 and 36 inch Very special showing of Satin Strlped Chmon waists and dresses, 36 inches wide, Lining Satins and for Coats 4 Suits We offer a new line of Skinner's Printed Floral linings, 36 inches wide, for $1.50 yard. Also a complete line of “Ski nner” and “Belding” and all the wanted shades, at lowest prices. Don’t Miss Our | Included are Collar and Cuff lace Wired Collars, Roll | right from the manufacturer. We have now in stock and in all the leading shades, Ladies’ Neckwear. VALUES UP TO $1.00, FOR THIS SALE Special Sets in organdie trimmed and in embroidered Swiss; Vestees and Guim| organdie and embroidered Swiss; Collars and Quaker Collars, in of lawn, plain and lace trimmed and embroidered Swiss, the latest and most up-to-date styles for this season, Collars, Our Fall Importation of Women’ s Gloves on display a complete &8 of Women's Glace Kid Gloves, for fall and winter wear, Our popular well-known makes, manufactured sp for this season’s wear. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $1.65 per pair. Prices ¥ ] friends, he says, are not registered as members of any party, and they should have been given an opportun- ity to declare themselves before the caucus was held. Babcock has announced his inten- tion of investigating to see if there is any penaity attached to the law requiring an August session af the voters, He declared today that he would wreck vengeance on the reg- istrars if he can find a legal way of doing it. Trumbull Favorable ceived here ust Take Rest reports have been re- regarding the condition of John H. Trumbull, preeident of the Trumbull Electrie company, wha is in a private hcspital in, New York for treatment. While attending to some business matters in New York a few days ago, Mr. Trumbull was taken ill. He has since becn under a doctor's care, His Plainville associates report that he is run down from overwork and that he is steadily impreving. His physicians have ordered him to leave aside business cares entirely for at least two weeks. By that time they expect he will be ready to resume his duties. Brief Itcms. The Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy is making arrangements to give a whist and social in the Town hall on Octo- ber 15th. Graham has completed his duties as substitute clerk in the Hartford post office where he has been employed for several weeks. James J. an aged colored vet- for Levin Harris, eran recently sent to the hospital treatment, has been removed to the home of He=ikiah Baker by order of Selectman Johnson, his conservator. On account of the aged darkey’s con- ne: an $ 9 any indication that their candidates would be beaten. A number af his ASK THE CLERK dition he cannot be soldiers’ home. TO RENT—Four reom provements. Inquire deridge, Plainville. AUTO ACUIDENT Woman Dies and Man in dition—Burned by G Nahant, Mass.,, Sept. 15 Corning of Nahant died burns received in an Autom lision last night The { of one of the s explod Corning was covered with § fluid. Walter Stanleyr, driver 0 the automobiles, was serious conditions todayes a SYRACUSE RA Syracave, N. Y., Sept predicted that several go by the board ut ‘the | meeting here today, as weather conditicns are Volo will attempt to shath year' o!d stallion mark o rectum I &0 after the ord of 1:58 1-4, and Pel try to beat the amateur ord. Twenty-one {(housant in purses are cficred in five: ]Arfi!?“( sum ever put up day’s racing here TROOPS MOVE IND San Bernardino, Cal, Efforts of the United Stal move the Majave K Needles, Calif., to a new§ | across the Colorado. river Ariz., have met with such from the Indians that the are considering the Advis calling in United States force the removal order. ’IHI:, IOPUI AR SHOE STORE CLOTH SHOES Will Be Very Popular For We are showing some exi at lasts with Patent Kid, d Viei Kid, Foxings, prie 4, $3.50, $3, AISHBE The Shoeman 41 Main St., Hz S. & H. GREEN STAMP§