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Everyone one who has visited our been greatly enthused by the style, are offering for Women and Misses. B preclated. b AMONG THE MATERIALS you have choice of Coats of Plush, of Cor- of Homespuns. with choice of many s Some of the Coats are Fur trimmed, others duroy, "Phone Number “Charter” 5200 of Velour, als, of Broadcioths, of Velvets, of Fur all of the very newest. the plainer make. Mail DERFUL VALUE quality and They of Mixtures, ol Tweeds, Fabries? Kinds for both women and misses. Coat, have a look at ours at $10, $12.50, $15, $16.50, $27.560 to 45. SPECIAL MARK DOWNS ON SUITS, the first of the season, so you got choice of a much larger and better showing than usual so early in the They are our own regular goods in a splendid and colorings in plain tailored of semi dress styles. $25 now reduced to $18.50 each. Otners that were priced up to $32.50 re- are offered now at thewhole of Winter in which to wear it. season. duced to $26 each. $32.50. And we have the Furs for all. Best of all we bought our stock of Furs before prices advanced, and you know how they have almost doubled he- cause of the great demand of fashion for Furs. ing in Fur Coats, it will pay you well if you are thinking of buying. one. i In Fur Sets as well as separate pieces, also are offering values that, in view of the advance in the price of Furs, are simply astonishing. to look at our big stock of Furs of all kinds. e e t—————————————————————————————— HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELI VERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPE) CEIVING ALI, DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. Buy your suit now with And Suits that sold up to $45 IT IS FUR TIME. Take time Orders Promptly Filled. IF YOU WANT A COAT, COME SATURDAY AND YOU WILL GET WON- Garments section worth must be seen to $18.50, Don’t you buy a Coat without looking at ours. Kinds worth up to See what we are offc in Children’s Furs we ) this week i of the Coats be fully It wo up- of Diagon- If you w $20, nt $ range of cloths ND ON PROMPTLY RE- " Berlin News et e e e o o e Wt o P WALTER M. BROWN - DEAD FROM FALL iam 1njuries Received in Barn Two Weeks Ago LIVED HERE MANY YEAR ese-Palombo Nuptials. » Walter Martin Brown, one of older residents of the town, cident two weeks ago when from the scaffolding of his while storing away cornstalks. was fractured. ty-five years old at the time of ed, the Berlin academy, the furnished many notable men to country. In 1868 he married Miss Junie HZrrison Brown and Junie Brown, who survive him. After ma riage he entered the employ of Haven. This concern was the runner of the present Silver company of Meriden. mained with that concern for He einge. The funeral will be held from the Berlin Congregational church tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, the pastor, will offi- ciate. Burial will take place in Lincoln cemetery. Clarabell Francis, of the death at her home in 1121 ford ye Miss Francis work.d Wedne heard Fran erday. [about her actions as she seemed to in the best of spirits, IMeRical Examiner Philip D cave the cause as death by asphyx il uicide own, which she had recently. kides her mother she is survived hy rother, Walter (. Francis of fgaven. The funcral \ave not been completed. by Acorns Win Again, terday afternoon oad fleld News of Miss Francis’ Death Received Upitedii et o |- With Surprise—Kensington Gram-|nan, the pastor. mar and Acorns Victorious—Alban- the| destination of which was not divulz- diea at|ed: the New Britain General hospital yes- terday morning as the result of an ac- he fell barn, On ac- ¢punt of Mr- Brown's age his recovery was not thought probable as his skull Mr. Brown was seven- his death. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., and with his parents moved to this town at an early age, He attend- South- wick academy and was a graduate of the New Britain State Normal school, with the famous class of 1860, which the A. Higgins of New Haven and two chil- dren blessed the union, Misses Edith May the Rogers Bros, Silver company of New fore- International re- about thirty years and resumecd his home in Berlin in 1898 and has lived here ever the of Miss Clarabell ay and nothing unusual was noticed e Miss Francis | cesstul vas found dead in her apartment and Bunce The belief is that she committed because of a nervous break- Miss Francis lived with her mother ht 117 Jefferson street, Hartford. Be- New arrangements A large crowd journeyed to Rail- and | 10¢ yw one of the best games ever play- ed in this town, when the fast Acorn team of Kensington defeated the Don’t Worry team of Meriden by = score of 13 to 6. The game was fast and furiously played, and was very exciting until the last period, when several wrangles between the oppas- ing players marred the finish. The Kensington boys showed the effects of good coaching and played as a unit. Every move was made with | clock-like precision and it is impos- sible to pick an individual star. For the visitors Jones, the colored end, shone conspicuously. Gibney and Kingo officiated and their work was above reproach. Albanese—Palombo. © St. Paul’s church of Kensington was the scene of a pretty wedding | yesterday morning when Rocco Al- banese and Miss Rose Palombo were | The ceremony | was performed by Rev. J. C. Bren- Antonio Palombo, a brother of the brige was best man and the bride was attended by Miss Rose Rosui. After the ceremony the couple left on a honeymoon trip, the At the Churches. Thanksgiving was observed at all the churches yesterday and the edi- fices were well filled. Rev. S. A. Fiske preached a ser- mon appropriate to the day at the Berlin Congregational church. The music was rendered by the Tuskegee Institute singers and called forth much favorable comment. In Kensington, the Congregational and the Methodist churches held a union service at the former church and a large number was present. Rev. E. M. Pickop, pastor of the Ken- sington Methodist church, preached the sermon and special music was rendered. Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor of St. Paul’'s church celebrated ma at 8 o’elock and a large number of his parishioners was present. Tuskegeo Singers. The Kensington Congregational church was well filled Wednesday evening when a recital was given by the Tuskegee Institute Singers. The program consisted of dialact readings, recitations and singing ried out in an admirable manner. PIMPLY ? WELL, DON'T BE! People Notice It. Drive Them Off With Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets Y¥he members of the office force of the Berlin Construction company were shocked this morning when they A pimply face will not embarrass you much longer if you get a package of Dr, Kdwards' Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights. Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the liver with Olive Tablets. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets are the suc- substitute for " never any sickness or pain after taking them. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets do that ly, but their action is gentle and safe in- stead of severe and irritating. cursed with “a dark brown taste” a bad breath, a dull, listless, “no good” feeling, constipation, forpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face. « Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive ol you will know them by thelr olive color. Dr. Edwards spent years among pa- tlents affiicted with liver and bowel com- laints, and Olive Tablets are the immense- y effective result. Take one or two nightly for a_week. e how,much better vou feel and look. nd 265¢ per box. All druggists, The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, O. and was car- calomel—there's | which calomel does, and just as effective- | No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever | | spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and The artists lived up to their advance notices and everyone present enjoyed the concert thoroughly. A collec- tion was taken at the close of the evening and a neat sum was realized for the benefit of the college. Kensington Defeats Worthington. The final football game of the sea- son bhetween the Kensington Gram- mar and the Worthington was held Wednesday afternoon and the former was victorious by the score of 18 to 7 Previous to this game each team had won two games, so the contest gave the championship to the Kensington hoys: The game was well played. Chapman. Ritchie, Trehy and McKeon starred for the winners, while Orsio and Brown played stellar football for the losers. Briefs. The Berlin's Son's of Veterans as- sociation will be the host of the Ber- lin War Veterans next Friday. Arrangements have heen made by the former for block of seats in Fox's theater, New Britain, on that after- noon, when the famous picture, “The Birth of a Nation,” will be shown, and the Vets will be the guests. The selectman have received a pe- tition from the Berlin Equal Suffrage League asking for the rental of the Town court room for meeting pur- poses. The Boy Scouts will put on a drill at the Berlin Congregational church on December 3. Miss Adeline Warner of Waterbury was the geust of her parents, Mr. and Civil a Mrs. Charles Warner of Kensington yesterday. Miss Cora Cooley of New Britain Mrs. H, B. Cooley of Maple street. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Goodrich of Worthington Ridg had as their guests over Thanksg ter, Miss Bertha Goodrich of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crowell of New Britain, Mr. and Mrs. George K. Miles of Meriden and Mrs. B. A, Haviland of Southington. Edward Seigrist of Bast Berlin played on the New Britain High School Alumnij team against the Hart- ford Alumni yesterday morning. Miss Carolyn Smith of Middletown visited with Mrs. E. W, Stearns yes- terday. T The form of influenza popnlarly ~alled grip lasts but a shorttime, 18 seldom fatal but cauges suffering and misery out of all proportion to its importance. The reason is this. When the acufe stage of the grip is passed there often re- maing a neurasthenia that persists for months if not properly corrected. The patient is moody, In poor spirits, suffers sack of appetite and vigor and feels in- isposed to work or even to enjoy life. Warmth and quiet alone give comfort and these not for long at a time. Sleep is restless and does not refresh the nerves | which are always at high tension. | The best way to correct this after-effect; 1 of the grip is to hnild up the blood and | there is no better blood builder than Dr. | Williams’ Pink Pills. | Assoon as the revitalized blood courses | through the system you are aware of its. soothing influence. = ‘iradually the color returns to the pale cheeks, appetite and digestion improve and you are on the road to health. The free hook “‘Bnilding Up the Blood”” contains a chapter on the after-effects of the g Seud now for a copy to the Dr. W Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Youcan get Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills at the nearest Irug store or by mail | greeted his associates cordially, mak- Plainville News H. A. FISHER DROPS DEAD AT HIS DESK Stricken With Apoplexy in Trum- bull Company’s Ofice WAS WELL KNOWN RESIDENT _— Home for Thanksgiving, Has Fatal Stroke While Talking to Office Associate—“Joy Riders” Get No Sympathy From Court—Briefs. Plainville another prominent citizen in the sudden death this morn- ing of Harry A. Fisher, New York representative of the Trumbull Elec- tric Manufacturing company, who suc- cumbed to a stroke of apoplexy while at work in the local office of that concern. Mr. Fisher's death was a shock to his relatives and friends and many expressions of sympathy for his bereaved family were heard during the day. Mr. Fisher was in the Trumbull of- fice to look over some accounts be- fore returning to New York, when stricken with the fatal attack. lle was apparently in good health when he left home and at the office he Salesman, lost ing no complaint of any ailment. He was in a cheerful -frame of mind and was chatting amiably with George A. Case a short time after 8 o’clock when he suddenly gasped and fell to the floor. Mr. Case and others went to his assistance, but life was extinct in a few minutes. Medical Examiner C. W. Moody was sent for and, after viewing the re- mains, he gave permission to W. A. Bailey & Co. to remove the body. Mr. Fisher’'s wife became hysterical when advised of his sudden death and dur- ing the day she was inconsolable. His associates were grief-stricken and his death cast a cloud of gloom over the Trumbull office, where Mr, Fisher was admired and respected. Besides his widow, four children mourn his I His son, Harry, who is a member of the sophomore class at Harvard, was notified of his death by wir The other children, Helen, Margaret and Mildred, live at home. Mr. Fisher had been employed by the Trumbull company for a num- ber of years. He started as a fore- man of one of the departments and his employers, recognizing his ener- getic efforts and the success attending them, promoted him frequently, final- ly advancing him to a place as sales- man, with headquarters in New York. He was a man of uanusual attal ments, a lover of work and an e ceptionally faithful employe. Hc was an able gentleman a kind and loving husband and her. His death will be g loss to his family and the community which he dwelt. Mr. Fisher took a great interest in town affairs, was a regular atten- dant at citizens’ meetings and a hard worker for the Plainville’s interests. hono nd in Sitk Ag !l for Standar Patterns We are exclusive selling agents for Hartford for the “American Dady” and “Madame Lyra” Ool OUR SUITS Have Been REDUCED SATURDAY If you have waited until now for a Winter Suit, you can buy here now to very special advan. We would ask that you consider the savings, as our Suits are right from Stock, dependable in quality, and in the latest trend of fashion Notwithstanding that they are materially reduced, there will be no charge for alterations, FOR tage. NONE WILL BE SENT ON A PPROVAL. There Are 150 Suits For $16.75. Value up to $25.00. Formerly sold for $42. We Are Featuring Coats for Saturday at $22.50, $25.00 an Without exception the smartest models of the season—serviceable coats—dressy coats, the very best values of the season. Very Stylish Plush Coats in black, the majority of them in all sizes, making a selection. CHRISTMAS GIFT DRESSINGS. Christmas Cards, ‘‘Davis” quality cards and let- ters, red Tissue, white Tissue Paper, Wrapping Pa- Empty boxes for gifts in Dennison’s seals, pe sizes. Men's Natural Wool Shirts and He served on the school board for a few years and was also a member of the board of library directors, retir- ing as chairman of that body, after going to New York. He was a repub- lican in politics until two years ago when he cast his lot with the Roose- velt followers. He was prominent in the ranks of local progressives during the last presidential campaign. He was fifty-three years of Mr. Fisher was a member of Fred- erick lodge, A. F. and A. M. and the Business TImprovement associa- tion. The funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed but it 1s ex- pected that the services will be held Sunday afternoon at his home on Maple street. Local masons will probably attend in a body. Joy Riders Fined, Driving an auto while under the influence of liquor proved an expen- sive act of Claude Willlams of Hart- ford, formerly of this place, who was arraigned in court this morning before Justice E. P. Prior. Willlams was fined §$25 for running the car while irtoxicated and an additional $7 was tacked on for drunkenness. Three voung men, J. J. Morrissey, Willlam Smith and Ernest Wood, all of Hart- ford, who were enjoving a joy ride at Williams’ invitation was each fineq $4 and costs on intoxication charges. Tn the driver's case the assessment totalled $41.50 while $13.50 ' was charged against each of his com- panions. The men were arrested early this morning after the car in which they were riding had been ditched on the Southington road. The machine, which they claimed was owned by Miss Millie . Washburn, a Hartford echool teacher, was badly damaged as a result of the accident. Williams took his friends out for a ride, according to the testimony pre- sented in court today. The party stopped at a number of saloons while enroute from Hartford and., with the exception of Williams, they were in- | toxicated when they reached Plainville Early in the evening Constable Cornelius Downing found the car on Tiast Main street, and as it was with- out lights he went in search of its custodians. They had been in Sulli- van's saloon and when they came «fter the machine the officer advised them to go to Cooks’s garage for oil for the lamps, they having explained that they were out of fuel. Tnstead of following instructions, the driver started the car in the direction of Southington. The constable secured the number purage to learn the name of the owner | garage to learni the nam eof the owner age. ipt of price, 50 cent per box; six from the state registry. While there styles, regular price $1.50, specially priced $1.00. German Silver Coin Holder and Vanities, special for $1-25 and $1.50. There Are 75 Suits For $32.50. -50, cards and tags. Pratt Street Entrance. UNDERWEAR AND THESE REMARKABLE OFFERINGS IN MEN’S UNDERWEAR. regular 75c grade, for Saturday 50c each. Men's ribbed fleeced Shirts and Drawers, sizes 34 to 46, best 50c grade, for Saturday 42c each- Men’s natural wool Shirts and Drawers, in all si zes, Vests and Pants, in all sizes, regular 25c grade, for 19c each. _—_—m—— NOVEUTIES IN JEWELRY. A new line of Gate Tops, German silver set with all kinds of stones, topaz, amethyst, etc., for 25¢ gloves, In tan ivory, putty, white and white withl and 50c¢ each. black embroidery, for $1, $1.15, $1.50 and $2.00 pair. The New Bangle Bracelet, with gold top for Women’s one-clasp Doeskin in white for $1.00 50c¢ and $1.00. per pafr. Solid Gold Pendants and Chain, very dainty Women’s one-clasp washable Buckskin in white Greatl VALUES ARE EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED. ~ There Are 75 Suits At $25.00. Formerly sold for $20.75. ~—————. — There Are 45 Suits For $42.50. Formerly sold for $69.00. ——— $29.75 v Zibeline, Coats in black and colors, and broadcloth ocoats, trimmed. Just what fashion demands. See this line before fur BAGS AND BEITS AT SPEOCIAD PRIOCES. Ladies’ Hand Bage, all new fall styles, black colors, fancy linings, regular price $2.50, special $2.00 ea. Regular price $1.50, special at $L19 Ladies’ Belts, fur trimmed, regular $1.00 wval Saturday, 69c each. HOSIERY SPECIALS Women's fibre silk Hose, black and colors, o best 50c grade, for Saturday 42¢ pair, Extra Special Extra Spec Women's silk Hose, black only, some with sil and others with lisle tops, very slightly imperfec regular $1.00 and $1.60 values, for 68¢ pair. a big variety of Drawers, all sizes, very special 69c garment- Children's Fleeced POPULAR NUMBERS IN WOMEN’S GLDOVES. Women’s one-clasp washable pique glace kid) for $1.50 per pair. Women’s one-olasp silk lined Mocha in gr and black, special, $1-00 padir. | | he explained the incident to William L. Cooke, the proprietor, subsequent- ly arranging to have the owner in court for violation of the auto laws. Shortly before midnight the car, badly damaged, was towed into the garage, Willlams and his friends, all | | | | badly intoxicated, reporting with it. Mr. Cooke notified Officer Downing and he placed the quartet under ar-| rest. They declared that Williams lost control of the steering wheel | while on the way to Southington and the car ran into a ditch, the front axle breaking, Smith, Morrissey and Wood entered pleas of guilty to the charge of in- toxication but Willlams protested his | innocence. Evidence against him, however, convinced Justice Prior of his gullt and he imposed the penalty on both charges, advising that he | would also have to recommend to the secretary of state that his license as | an operator of motor vehicles be sus- pended. Willlams at first announced his in- tention of taking an appeal but lafer decided to accept the decision of the court. The men were without suffi- cient funds to settle and they re- quested a brief stay of execution of the decision until friends came to their rescue. Up to noon they had not raised the money and they re- mained in the town lock-up patiently awalting the arrival of relatives, who they expected would get them out of their difficulties. Funeral Largely Attended. Business men of the town and friends in social and fraternal life paid their respects to the memory of Arthur E. Boynton yesterday after- noon when his funeral was held from his home on Broad street. Members of Frederick lodge, A. F. & A. M. turned out in a body to participate in the last sad rites and the Busin and Tmprovement association was also largely represented, There were beautiful flowers, silently testifying to the esteem in which the deceased | grocer was held. The services were conducted at house, Rev. A. A. Houck, pastor of the Methodist church, of which Mr. Boynton was a prominent member, officiating. At the grave in West cemetery, masonic services were con- ducted by Frederick lodge. The pall bearerz were William J. Hemingway, Pearl W. Smith., Char- les W. Hird, Harry Simpson and Jo- the | a new county jail. | the committee recently appointed by i for a penal ipstitution, should be pur- ! that village. the event in quiet fashion but ] friends willed otherwise and last ning they recelved a surprise from about forty of their acq tances. They entertained their guests in lightful fashion during the Their callers presented them with carving set and a five dollar gold p as evidence of their good will, couple have two children, Leon McKernan of this place and Eustice of Terryville, Looks Over Jall Site. Representative E. T. Carter went to Newington this afternoon to view land which has been offered for a site for Mr. Carter is on | seph N. William the general assembly to serve with the county commissioners in consid- ering the advisabllity of disposing of | Alma. | the present jail in Hartford and erect- Johnson-Cowles. ing a new one, elsewhere in the Miss Christine, youngest d ) county. The local representative, as well as the other members of the cdmmittee, believe the Hartford property can be sold for a substantial amount and cheaper land, better located as a site of First Selectman and Mrs, ) J. Johnson, and Percy 'A.- Cowles | Farmington were married i at the home of the bride's The young couple were una and the ceremony was performed Rev, F. L. Grant of the Pilain Congregational church in the pi ence of both families. Mr. and M| Cowles left on a short wedding Several sites have been of- fered. < Mr. Carter looks with favor of the proposition to locate the Jjail in Newington and he is greatly inter- ested in propositions coming from chased. (Continued on Tentk\?m) Married Thirty Years. Mr. and Mrs Clarence Roberts of TO RENT-—Desirable six room ten East Pearl street, celebrated the thir- ment, centrally located. Tnq tieth anniversary of their wedding D. P. Littlefield, 4 Park st vesterday. 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