New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 5, 1915, Page 9

"Phone Number “Charter” 5200 Event of Im- portance That Offers You a Big Value It is the special selling of Two Hundred New Fall Blouses, Manu- facturers’ Sample Garments that were made to retail from $7.50 to $10.00 each. These Waists are of such wonderful value we wish the quantity had been Five hundred, instead of Two. Blouses, Georgettes, and Plaids, with choice of a beautiful range of colors. garments are speak for themselves. $7.50 to $10.00 values, going for. All tailored and trimmed in the regular sample waist style, the best, of course. 80 far out-of-the-ordinary they will Remember they are actual Majl Orders Carefully There are Fancy Lace We will not make a long story here, for the $4.50 (Come early Friday for best choosing.) Filled. Farmington Road Blacksmith Closes After Seventeen Years WILL G0 T0 WORK IN SHOP Belectmen and Finance Board to Meet Tonight and Prdpare Estimates— “Dynamite” Jones Considering Bus- in&s Offer—Other News of Interest. No more will the clang of the anvi]l Ting out, no more will the hot sparks fly, no more will the boys with their shining morning faces delay their journey to school watching the village emithy, for George Ventres has de- £ided to close up his blacksmith shop ans hie ‘himself to pastures new. Photo. by Murray. I GEORGE W. VENTRES. Mr. Ventres has been at the stand for the past seventeen ' years and { open for travel Russell & Erwin Manufacturing com- rany of New Britain and will com- mence his new duties on Monday. For the present, he will retain possession uf the shop. The rumor around the town is that the new company will manufacture army blankets and it seems reason- able, because of the fact that it must have clear water for its work, accord- ing to one of the numerous parties ihat, have looked over the shops-in the past few weeks. Everyons who has done any work about the buildings received instructions not to answer any questions regarding the identity wf their employers, but the feeling is general in East Berlin that the shops will be busy in the near future. Shoots English Pheasant. i & tribute to his hunting prowess. him a definite answer in the next few days. New Industry Talk. KEast Berlin will soon come to be a manufacturing town, as in days of yore, if recent events are taken as good omens. Yesterday afternoon a party of engineers from Middletown were husy making cstimates on the | c of repairing the Peck, Stow and | Wilcox plant. They also outlined plans for building a filteration plant | near the river banks. Then asked the name of the concern they were doing the work for, they replied, as all other tradesmen have, they were not at liberty to state. He will have the bird stuffed and put in a prominent place in his home as ‘William Jones decided to go hunt- ing vesterday and was walking along | the road by Lincoln’s cornfield, when ! lie saw a large flock of birds having a | hearty meal at Mr. Lincoln’s expense. | He opened fire on it and was| pleased to see one of the flock drop. | He went for his game and found it was an English pheasant and a eplendid specimen. Mr. Jones was surprised for this species of bird is very rare in these parts Joint Conference Tonight. The first joint conference between the newly elected finance board and the beard of selectmen -will be held in the town clerk’s office tonight. The meeting is for the purpose (')f making a budget for the coming year. It is probable that the ensuing year’s ex- tory of the town. Besides the general line of expen- ses, several appropriaticns will be asked. The town’s share for the new turnpike bridge is approximately $1800 and as the bridge is promised to be within the next month, preparations must be made for its payment. The new road in East Berlin, which was ordered done two years ago, has been completed at a cost of $2186. The board of se- lectmen will ask for an appropriation of $1,000 for the purpose of run- ning the stone crusher in the Blue Hills district during the winter. The school board at its last meeting votea to ask for $1,000 to fit up a room in the basement of the Kensington Grammar and employ a new teacher. Selectmen vs. School Board. The school board decided to have a wire fence around the South school property at its recent meeting and awarded the contract to F. E. Nor- ton. Selectman Gibney received a complaint yesterday that the con- his place has come to be regarded as a landmark on the thoroughfare. He®has becn a blacksmith thirty-one +cars, having served his apprenticeship under C. H, Cleveland in the town of jaddam, prior to starting his “usiness fon the Farmington Road. During that time Mr., Ventres claims he has shod as many horses as any man in thé bstate.- He estimates he has worked on an average of five horses per day. Prir® this he concludes ' that 46,150 horses have had shoes affixed to thelr fect. The largest week’s work he ever performed was during the first week of 1908, when he made and ap- licd no less than 120 shoes. ! Another claim to distinction is the fact that he is the only blacksmith in ihe county shoeing oxen. His shop has often been a Mecca for travellers, because of the great skill required to do ghis work. 1In this operation, it is pecessary to strap the beast and sus- jend him in mid-air. Mr. Ventres will close his shop on turday. He has accepted a position tractor was building the fence too close to the highway and immediately lproceeded to investigate. He found it was thirteen feet beyond the street fence line and only five from wagon ruts in the road. After a con- ference, the fence was moved back the required distance and the work went speedily on. Jones May Leave Town. The fame of E. R. Jones Berlin's dynamite expert has travelled far and wide reaching the ears of the Dupont Powder company’s officers. Yester- day Francis McEnroe, head of the concern’s sales force, visited Mr. Jones at his home and made him an attractive offer to act as one of its force. The company is considering sending an automobile around the country to demonstrate its product to the owners of rocky farms. As “Dynamite” has had considerable ex- perience in this line of work, the Du- pont people feel he would make an ideal man for them. Mr. Jones has the offer under consideration, and penses will be the largest in the his- the | Tg. Give Concert. . The Epworth league of the Ken- sington Methodist. church has made arrangements to give a concert in the church Wednesday evening, The Shubert Harmony Male quartet of Meriden will offer a rrogram of exceptional merit and the committee feels this will be a fine op- portunity for local music lovers to en- joy a treat. The quartet is composed of the following men: Charles J. Stuhlman, first tenor; Charles H. Doolittle, second tenor: George C. Devaul, first bass and Philip Molander, second bass. They will be assisted by Arthur Brooks on the "cello. on November 17. Briefs. Elisha Clark, who was employed as | foreman on Colonel Jarvis’ farm until ! four years ago, will assume the same duties on November 15. Since leaving here Mr. Clark has been living in Durham. Charles J. William, the genial Ken- cington mail man is on his vacation. . W. Fagan is acting as substitute. A large sum was realized by the women of the East Berlin Methodist church at their food sale yesterday. Andrew ‘“Reck’” Bernardo of Ken- sington will undergo an operation for appendicitis at the Springfield hospital tomorrow morning. The Cromwell Social club wffl hold a masquerade in Athletic hall in East Berlin tonight. About three hundred ‘\lm'itations have been issued and a large attcndance is expected. First Selectman Gibney was notified yesterday that Mrs. Maria Terrell of East Berlin has become insane. He will make arrangements for the un- rortunate woman’s removal to the asy- lum in Middletown. The third of the series of Grange i dances will be given in New Grange hall tonight. William Ritchie will act a¢-prompter at the revival of the old fashioned square dances. Arrangements have been eompleted for the play “In Every Land,” which will be offered by the Kanxi Camp FTire Girlg in the Town hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The ticket sale has been very good and a large crowd will be | present. The East Berlin Village Improve- ment society will place another street light on the steps leading to the depot. Many complaints have been heard re- garding thc home lighting system, ard the society will take the matter up with the lighting company. Harry Watkins of Kensington has resigned his position with the Paper Goods company and has accepted one with a Hartford concern. Mr, Wat- Kins will move his family to the Capitol city next week.. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich will occupy the tenement on I'armington road after Mr. Watkins the tempering department of the|promised Mr. McEnroe, he would give } moves. Piainville News INSOLENT VAGRANT JAILED BY COURT Justice Prior Punishes Tramp for Insults Offered FIREMAN'S FAIR IS POPULAR Transients Found Sleeping Off Jags On Highway—Both Get Jail Sent- cnces—Former Resident Dies Worcester—Shower for Miss Thomas That trifling with Plainville courts sometimes brings punishment for the offender was demonstrated this morn- ing for the benefit of John Howard, a transient, who appeared before Justice E. P. Prior on the charge of vagrancy. Howard was inclined to be insolent and when he lost con- trol of his tongue, and refused to pay attention to warnings by the officials an extra thirty days was tacked on his sentence for contempt of court. He will spend the next sixty days at the | Seyms street conduct. Howard, who is apparently an ex- perienced tramp, was locked up last night with John Devine, another va- grant, by Constable Downing. The men were arrested on the New Brit- ain road after Judge Newell of Bris- tol, had reported to the pelice that there were two bodies on the high- way near the Henry Trumbull place. Judge Newell was on his way home in his auto when he discovered the fcrms in the roadway. He narrowly escaped running over them and not knowing whether the men were dead or alive he hastened here to notify the resort because of his | authorities. Constable Downing went after the pair in an auto. Both men arunk. Using their coats for pil- lows they made a bed out of the highway and went to sleep. 1t was raining hard when the officer found them and the'r clothes were drenched. Devine made a plea for leniency this morning. He had been ar- rested here hefore, however, on va- grancy charges and Justice Prior sent him to jail for thirty day i lar sentence was imposed in Howard's case. The latter, however, refused to take a philosophical view of the sit- vation and he unbraided TJustice Prior for his decision. He declared he had been ‘“‘framed” by the au- tho s and that the court had de- cided on his sentence even hefore his hearing opened. His remarks were of an insulting nature and the jus- tice added thirty days to the original sentence. Former Resident Dead. Mrs. Mary E. Norton, wife of Char- les H. Norton and a former well known resident of this place, died vesterday morning at her home in Worcester. She was 53 years and 6 months old and was a daughter of the later E. . Tomlinson, the town's postmaster for years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from her home in Worcester. The body will be brought here for intermeni and at the grave in West cemetery there will be services tomorrow afternoon 2 o'clock. Rev. Percy H. Eppler, as- sisted by Rev. F. L. Grant, will offi- ciate. Mrs. Norton had many friends in Plainville and vicinity and they are invited to attend the commital services. Good Crowd At Fair. With a large crowd in attendance the firemen’s fair opened in the Town hall last evening. The fair is for the benefit of the Hose company and the patronage given last night is evi- dence of the interest taken in the organization by the townspeople. The hall is pret! decorated and presents | In | were ! j given. | able impression and were enthusias- | tically applauded. at | I be brought to a close. dancing both tonight and tomorrow | Hartford Siik Standard Patterns We are exclusive selling agents for Hartford for the “American Dady” and “Madame Lyra” Corsets Saturday’s Display of New Crisp Seasonable Merchandise Is One You Cannot-Afford to Overlook Even the most conservative trade with confidence at Hartford's oldest and most reliable Dry Goods Store. SATURDAY’S EXCELLENT SHOWING OF SUITS FOR There is a difference in Suits that we offer at these prices from the newest Mate- linings those in other stores. models and the latest colorings that can be had. rials are gabardine, poplin, whipcord, broadcloth and mixtures, are the very best grades of peau de cygne and messaline and the tailoring We feature strongly better materials, Let us prove it. is right up to the highest standard. We have an excellent range for tomdrrow from which to select. 4 §22.50 $25.00 EQUALLY IMPORTANT IS OUR DISPLAY OF COATS FOR FALL <h Coats in Serge, of bhrown, old blue, etc.,, some models are fur trimmed. We have a stunning need of a viceable and The pr poplin, AND WINTER WEAR are part lined and others are ——————————————————————————— Women’s Sweaters at Special Prices. we quote very special reductions high grade Worsted and There is a splendid range of grey, You will want these warm gar- skating, and we are safe in saying that they cannot be bought at these low prices later in For tomorrow in the prices of Women's Angora Sweaters. colors including black and fanc ments for tan, maroon, the season. $7, $8 and $9 values for $5.00. $5.00 values Saturday for 3.50 values Saturday As fine an assortment as at famous Robes, also navy, grey, trimmed including the hianket Bath shades wistaria, designs, handsomely tassel to match. a most pleasing appearance.. The firemen reported today that the patrons were very liberal last and the receipts at the various booths were entirely satisfactory. The can- vassers- also a good business. The entertainment was furnished by the Peerless club of New Britain. A program of vocal numbers was The singers made a favor- Firemen from Unionville and other towns in this locality are expected to augment the crowd tonight. The Girls Harmony minstrels of Southing- | ton will furnish the entertainment. be a vaudeville show when the fair is to There will b2 There will tomorrow night night, music. Shower for Miss Thomas. Friends of Miss Rita Thomas ten- dered her a miscellaneous shower last evening at the home of Miss Mary Ford of New Britain. he yvounz Fox's orchestra furnishing the CLEAN LITTLE STORE } WILL HAVE THESE MONEY SAVING SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK. ROUND STEAK . ... SIRLOIN AND SHORT STEAKS ..... FE T b 17¢ QUALITY SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Nicely Trimmed SHOULDER STEAK . BONELESS SHOULDER CLOD ..... ROAST PORK .... 11b LIVER and !5 1b BACON ......... CABBAGE FREE WITH OUR SUGAR CURED CORNED BEEF PIME RIB ROAST . .. HAMBURG STEAK of Very Hest Steaks Only ....1b 150 FRESH PIGSFEET ......................]b 8c NATIVE FRESH SHOULDERS ........... 15¢ FANCY SMOKER SHOULDERS ... BONELESS BREAKFAST BACON ....... 15¢ VEATL CHOPSE e VEAL STEAK ........... PIGS KIDNEYS . .. PURE LARD ... 18 Ibs SUGAR for .. e b 12¢ $3.50. for $2-00. Women's Bath Robes $2.98 to $8.50. ny Beacon' Eiderdown; green, etc., including cord and nizht | | | | | i PURE HOME-MADE SAUSAGE ....... .. | members make a personal tour of the Men's Drawers, navy, white, Men's natural corduroy, gabardine, etc, in navy, Russian green, new shades lined throughout. Many of the line of fur-trimmed Plush Coats that cannot fail to appeal to those im stylish garment. range include Coats at $18.75, $22.50, $25.00 and $29.75. We Are Headquarters For the Most Reliable Makes of Men’s Underwear. “Glastonbury” natural wool, $1.50 and $2.00 garment. Underwear—S8hirts and winter weight for $1.00, wool Shirts and Drawers, sizes 34 to 46, regular sizes, very special for 75c garment Men's winter weight cotton Shirts and Drawers, Men's “‘Carter’” Men's time this season, and ‘“Indian” in the very latest wool and $2.75. “Carter” $2.75 and $2.98 each. C. 8. Hills and Co’'s special brand of cotton and Union Suits, the cotton for $1.00 and $1.50; long sleeves and ankle length for 50c each. cotton Union Suits for $1.50. wool Union Suits for $2.25, expressly of tan for us; the wool for $2.00 made lady received a number of useful | gifts, Miss Thomas is soon to become the bride of Emmett Crisser of this place. Grass Fire Gives Trouble. Fire in the brush on Ledge road vesterday afternoon threatened (o communicate to the home of Robert | E. Weeden, and the services of fire | department were enlisted. The Hose | company was called out early in the afternoon by an alarm, the members | making a quick response. The useful- ness of the auto truck was again dem- | onstrated, the firemen getting to the scene. of trouble in short time. The | car climbed the mountain side with- | out any trouble, and the firemen | were fighting the blaze a few minutes | after the alarm was sounded. The blaze was finally extinguished, although sparks were subsequently fanned into flames and the firemen | had to return later in the afternoon to smother them, Gets Post Card Shower. 8. B, Carpenter of West Main street celebrated his seventieth birthday an- niversary Wednesday and his friends surprised him with o postal card shower in observance of the occa- sion. A number of cards bearing messages of good, will were received during the day. The recipient was genuinely surprised by the birthday greetings and today expressed deep appreciation of the kindness of his friends. Mr. Carpenter is one of the town's well known citizens. Make Personal Tour, The board of selectmen at its meet- ing last night decided to have the town for the purpose of judging the to decide on the matter of renew! the ‘contract with the United Ele Light and Water company, the sele men intend to be in a position to some information as to how =n new lights are required and how should be distributed. More than twenty additional la have been asked for and the sel men will probably recommend about half that number be install this year. * Brief Items. Harold Hemenway of North ington street has joined the nawvy. is stationed at Newport. Mrs. William Cunningham of street, who has been il for weeks, had a relapse last night her condition today was reported be critical. A traled nurse is in tendance. Selectman W. C. Hart was ot place of business today after a rest, necessitated by dilness. The condition of Miss Hliza Cougl lin, who is ill at the Hartford ho pital, shows continued impro NOTICE The Central Market, 86 Weat street, Plainville, Conn., offers i next Saturday, November 6, 1915, i choicest meats and the best gre at the lowest prices. We want people of Plainville to take note d the fact that, although our prices the lowest possible ones, yet, our goo are the very best. Our meats are d the best sters, our hams are sug cured and from the largest and mo reliable provisions houses of th country. A visit to our store is all ask for if you will come and im gate for yourself we are sure you wil get one of our sweet, julcy roasts o merits of the several petitions for electric lights filed with them during the past few weeks. When the voters meet next month steaks for your Sunday dinner, ani will become our steady customer. Telephone orders delivered promp! ly. Tel. 69-3. THE POPULAR SHOE STORE Mr.Vincent Ringrose of 325 Chestnut Street, tion with AISHBERG New Britain has taken a posi- -- THE SHOEMAN -~ 941 Main St. Hartford and will be pleased to see his many friends. ASK THE GLERK FOR S. & H. GREEN STAMPS e — e, = P,