New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1915, Page 9

(BEGINNING MONDAY - (20th) NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1915. TILE' XMAS.) ’ STORE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS Warm Winter Coats In Variety Styles the Newest and Kinds Any Women Will Take Pride - In Owning and Wearing You have choice of big roomy Coats with high snug chin chin collars, loose boxy effects and semi-fitted or flare models, made of mixtures, Ziba- lines, Broadtail, cloths, etc., in over seventy different styles for selection. Xmas. Caracul, Boucles, Plushes, Corduroy, Cheviots, Broad- Buy now for SMART DRESSY MODELS in an assortment that you will not find equalled at any other store. Just the style and color to please. We have the coat that you have had in mind, It is in one of these lots at $15.00, $16.50, $18.50, $22.50, $25.00, $29.50, $32.50 and $35.00. At which ever price it is you get much better value than you dreamed of. IT IS TIME FOR FURS. show how they are needed. gift you can make to woman, girl, or child. Another thing, Furs are We have a ‘We have enough cold weather to plainly about the nicest stock of Furs of dependable quality, that we could not possibly duplicate in the market to- day at the prices. we are asking. Muffs, Sets and Scarfs in every fur that is stylish. prices prevail. Fox or Black Fox, $18.50 to $55.00 the set. $50.00 set. Then there is natural Raccoon, Fox, etc., and full range of Children’s Furs. Come make Black Lyn: Visit show you our line of Furs. selection, and Beaver while present Red x Sets $25.00 to Muffs, Iceland Dept. and let us e ————————— e HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELI VERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU O AN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RE- OEIVING ALY, DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF Ts. * Berlin News e e it o et " FORMER RESIDENT . SEEHING DIORCE ¥ i, Bertof Brooklgm, N, Y, Asks Town Clerk’s Aid * WELLS-FIELD WEDDING BELLS Local Girl to Become Bride of Wil- liamstown Man Tomorrow Evening —Pratt-Devivo Wedding Today— + 8chool Entertainment Tonight. Mrs. C. Bert of 187 St. Mark ave- nue, Brooklyn desires a divorce from her husband and she solicited the -aid of Town Clerk Shaw in a letter, which he received this morning. As she is very anxious to secure the de- cree, she thought it would help her cdse considerably if the town eclerk would look up the court records of fifteen years ago and send her a record of the conviction of her husband. The épistle opens with the declaration that the woman in question wants to di- vorce her husband. It goes on to say he has threatened to kill her several tiges and she wishes a separation. He has never treated her right, she claims. ©= About fourteen or fifteen years ago the writer is not certain which, Bert was convicted in the jus- tice court of this town on the charge of drunkenness and was sentenced to Bixty days in jail, according to the Jetter from Mrs. Bert. The woman Temembers distinctly that the arrest for that offence was performed ' by Andy Lawrence. Other than that, Bhe recollects nothing, but she will be grateful to Mr. Shaw if he will furnish her with the record of het husband’s conviction. Mr. Shaw has Ro recollection of elther of the per- ¥ons. Wells-Field. “‘Eherryfield,” the residence of Mrs. .B, K. Field of Worthington Ridge, will be the scene of a pretty home wedding tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock when Mrs. TField’s youngest daughter, Miss Juanita Emily, will be come the bride of Walter Archer Wells, of Willlamstown, Mass. The ceremony will take place in the living roomp and will be performed by Rev Famuel A. Fiske, pastor of the Second Congregational church of Berlin. The fouble ring service will be used a the bride will be given in marriage b: the will ley of Minneapolis, a cousin of bride .and a student at Cornell, act as ushers. Miss Field is the daughter.of the late B. K. and Mrs. Field. Her fa- ther was vice-president of the old Ber- lin Iron Bridge company for .many | years prior to his demise intimately connected with Colonel Charles M. Jarvis and Major Frank Wilcox in business enterprises. Miss Field is a native pf Berlin. She is a graduate of the Horace Mann High | school, New York city, and of Smith : college in the class of 1910. After graduation from Smith, she studied for a year at the School of Expres- sion, Boston, from which she received | the degree of G. C. Later she attend- ! ed the Sargent school of Dramatics in | New York. For the past two years she has been supervisor in the Hatha- way-Brown school in Cleveland. She resigned her position in June of the present year. of Jefferson T. Wells of Willlamstown, liamstown High school. For the past twelve years he has been.in the emn- pleye of the Landers Frary & Clark company of New Britain, and is now cutlery salesman. . He has been con- concern but after a wedding trip, he has been the guest of honor at many gatherings recently. On Friday she was rendered a luncheon and hand- kerchief shower at the home of Miss Flora Humphrey on West Main street, New Britalh. The hostesses were Mrs. Harry Bates, Mrs. Willlam Row- land and Miss Katherine Wilbor. Oth- er guests were Miss Fanny Vose I{a- zen, Mrs. A. A. Hadden, Mrs. Stanley Goss and Miss Lucille Bradley of Hart- ford. A luncheon shower was ten- tered to Miss Field at the Bond hotel in Hartford Saturday. Those present were Misses Fanny Hazen, Marcla Beebe, Ida Andruss, Mrs. Gecrsge Wood and Messrs. Walter Wells and Arthur Hadden. A chafing dish sup- per was served at the home of Colonel Charles M. Jarvis last night. fet lunch was served at the homs of Mrs. A. A. Hadden, 125 Black Rock avenue, New Britain, this noon at which the bride-elect and her attend- ants were guests of honor. The wed- ding supper will be served at the Ber- lin Tea Shop tonight. at 7 o’clock. The bridal cake will be placed in the center of the table. An orchestra will furnish music and a Hartford firm will cater. The wedding break- fast will be held at the home of Miss Elizabeth Wilcox tomorrow morning. The young couple are the recipients of many handsome and useful pres- ents, including a Persian rug and a linen chest, which was made in 1650 and was formerly a part of the Eges- ton Gray collection of Midhurst, Sus- sex county, England; a mahogany tea table, silver tea set, and many other her uncle, Newton Hawle: “ Minne- ipolis, Minnesota. The wee "1z will be a quiet one only immediate cela- ives and a few close friends being present. After the ceremony 2 re- #ptton will be held to which 150 nvitations have been issued. | Karl Stephens Wells, of Morristown, . J., a brother of the groom, will be pest man. The bride will be at- lendéd by her sister, Mrs. Arthur A. Hadden, as matron of honor, Mis anny Vose Hazen, of Hanover. N. T1., f colleze classmate, as maid of honor, d Miss Janet Grav Schauffler of Prodkiyn, N. V.. as flower girl. Miss hauffler the daughter of the ride’s lifelong friend, who was for- herly Miss Grace Jarvis. Arthur A, dden and Douglas Copeland Haw- arficles too numerous to mention. Entertainment Tonight. The twice postponed entertainment of the Tmprovement societv of the Kensington Grammar school will he held in St. Paul's parish hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The pupils have worked hard to perfect themselves..in their parts and the committee of teachers in charge feels the students will ac- quit themselves.creditablv and hopes a large number of parents and friends will be present to show their interest in the work of the school. The fol- lowing program will be present Program. and ‘was! Mr.. Wells is the sonj Mass., and is a graduate of the Wil-| will be located in St. Louis. i The -bride-elect is very popular and A buf- 1 The room will be tastefully decorated. | Graham. Song—*"A .story”’—Children Grades VI. and VIIL. Piano Solo—‘‘The Month of May"”— Loretta McKeon. A Danish Dance of Greeting—Chil- dren from Grades VI. and VIIL The Alphabet of Kindness—Chil- dren from Grade VIIL. Song—*“When You Young”’—Lois Cowles Fagan; -accompanist Cowles. Memory Selections—Children from Grades VI. and VIT. The Swedish Clap Dance—Chil- from Grades VI. and VIL Reading—' Today" '—Mildred Kalen. Dance of the Tarantella—Miss Agnes Carlson. Songs—A Lulaby:. The. Fiddle— Children from Grades VI. and VII, Reading—"The Angels at Buena Vista”—Elma Negri. Dance—The Highland Fling—Rose Kiniry and Lita Cowles. : A few incidents from the life of Robinson Crusoe, in pantmine.— Eilmer Johnson. l Songs—*“Bright the Morn is Shin- ing”; “Star of Peace’’—Children from | Grades VI. and VIL. Accompanist, from I Were Robert Sidney and and Mrs. nected with the Chicago office of the{ Miss Dorothy Horsfall, The children taking part in dances Aida Martino, Josephine Orsie, Mildred Anderson, Lita ! Nelson, Cathryn Gulong, Agnés Corr. Vernah Wright, Pearl Sanders, Gretchen Larson, Mil- dred Kalen, Stella Golen, Elizabeth Crane, Stella Kasiski, Frances Grucho. Prata-DeVivo. Dominico Prata and Miss Rosina DeVivo were married at St. Paul's Reman Catholic church by Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor, this morning at 9 o’clock. The bride was attended by Miss Mary Ventura and Dominico Ventura was best man. The bride wore a gown of white satin and the wedding veil was white trimmed with orange blossoms. In her right hand she carried a prayer book. The bridesmaid was attired in a gown of fellow charmeuse and carried a bou- quet of lillies of the valley. After a honeymoon trip the couple will reside in Kensington. To Hold Debate. The third debate of the season of the Men’'s Lyceum of Kensington will church tonight at 8 o’'clock. The gen- | eral public is cordially invited to at- tend. Help the Mailman. The mails are very heavy this dition since the recent storm and as a result the rural mail carriers are having their troubles and have been forced to work overtime. A prom- inent citizen suggested this morning that “residents walk out to the de- livery wagon when the postman ar- rives and collect their mail so the work of the men may be made light. as possible. Berlin Congregational Church, There will be a meeting of the Boy Scouts tonight at 7 o’clock. Christmas exercises for all depart- ments of the Sunday schoal and all friends of the community .will be held Thursday evening at 7:45 .o’clock. The white gifts Christma; plan : will ‘be followed as last year. .There will be an offering for the American Borad and gifts by classes, consisting of articles of clothing, food stuffs and money, to be sent to the Children’s Home in New Britain and finally gifts of self and service, which may well be the most important of all. A jolly | Christmas play, “Christmas Gifts of Greeting—Rose Kiniry, Our League—Lita Cowles Reading—"Plant a Tree’—Ruth all Nations,” will be given by mem- ! bers of the schooi. be held in the Kensington Methodist | year and the roads are in rough con- |, e e g e et GLAIM TRANSFER OF Trustee of Bankrupt Estate May Start Civil Action REFUSE T0 RETURN ANIMALS Hart’s Lawyer Will Contest Effortg to Declare Bills of Sale of No Value— Near-Soldiers Collapse at Sight of Blood—Christmas Rush Begins, Civil action to recover horses and wagons given to certain creditors in scttlement of their claims before he filed a voluntary petition in bank- TUPteY Is the latest anticipated de- velopment in the troubles of Select- man W. C. Hart. The men now hav- ing possession of the property in duestion are awaiting the arrival of a ‘€heriff to place attachments on their holdings, notice having been given them, informally, that litigation will be resorted to unless they give in to the trustec of the bankrupt estate, F. L. Benzon. Judge W. J. Malone of Bristol, counsel for Mr. Hart, has advised that the transfer of the property was legal and should the trustee attempt to re- cover through process of law, his efforts will be contested in the courts. Before he filed his petition with the courts Mr. Hart gave bills of sale for some of his property to a few credi- tors, whose claims he did not. believe should go in with other liabilities. Demand for the return of horses and teams has been made by the trustee since his appointment but it has not as yet been satisfied. Suit has been threatened and it is likely that the courts will have to settle the owner- ship of the property in question. Mr. Benzon today assumed his cduties as trustee of the estate and he at once engaged a Middletown man te manage the bankrupt’s livery and trucking business until a settlement is made. Another hearing regarding the busi- ness will be held Wednesday after- noon before Referee E. M. Yeomans in Hartford and at that time it is likely that some plan for the dis- position of the property and a settle- ment of the claims may be formu- lated. Saw Blood—Collapsed. Although, they had loudly :boasted of .their courage but-a = few seconds before two men (an Englishman and a German) who claimed to be vitally interested in the welfare of their re- spective countries, collapsed this morning in the office of a local rhysician as soon as they saw blood. While they claimed to be anxious to fight either for or against the House of ‘Hohenzollern and declared that shrapnel had no terrors for them their faces took on a sickly green hue when the doctor started to dress a wouni on one of their fingers and both men dropped to the floor in a faint. The. Englishman had cut his finger ,a few days ago and accompanied by his German friend, both evidently having sworn undying friendship be- fore the mahogany rail before they started, he Teported at the physician’s cffice. While waiting for the doctor to at- tend to the hurt the men got into an argument over the bravery of the German and English troops, each claiming that their respective country produced the most courageous men. They referred to themselves as illus- trations and proudly pointed out what they would do in their baptism of fire. Finally getting to work, the doctor of the primary department and their mothers will be held Friday after- noon at 3:30 o'clock. Church Christmas service will be observed next Sunday. A special mu- sical program is being arranged. In the afternoon at 5 o’clock there will be a special praise service. The choir will render Dudley Buck’s cantata, “The Coming of the King.” The annual meeting of the church will be held Friday evening, Decem- ber 31. A supper will be served at 6:30 o’clock and the meeting will fol- low. A special week of prayer will be ob- served at the church beginning Jan- uary 10 and certinuing for five even- ings. Kensington M. E. Church. The church evening service will he held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock. There will be special music and “Christmas Song of World Peace” will be the theme of the even- ing. Miss Esther Seaburgh will re- cite Longfellow’s ‘“‘Christmas Carols.” A large attendance is desired. Services will be held on Christmas day at 6 a. m. in the main auditorium. It will consist of a brief service of song. Briefs. The Christmas service of the church and Sunday school of the Kensington Congregational church will be held in the church Thursddy evening at 7:30 o’clock. The annual meeting of the Berlin Grange will be held tomorrow even- ing. Officers for the .coming year will be elected. : John Frye.of Boston is the-guest of Mrs. B.. K.. Field of Worthington ridge. There are two advertised letters at the Berlin post office for Miss L. Smith and Elivyan L. Summers. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Carl Mueller are re- joicing over the arrival of a son. The storekeepers have decided . to A Christmas party for the members | close all day Christmas day. | Piainville New I HORSES NOT LEGAL, Articles of Distinction and Utility for Christmas Gifts Home lighting fixtures, portable lamps, toasters, flat irons, percolators, chafing dishes, etc., washing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc., flashlights and lanterns. We cordially invite you to do at least a portion of Christmas shopping here. The Spring & Buckley EléGtric Company, Everything Electrical 17-T9 Church Street. NEW BRITAIN. your removed the bandage from the in- jured hand and probed the wound, drawing blood. The Englishman’s courage slipped rapidly when the claret began to flow and he sahk to the floor unconscious. Perspiration showed on the forehead of his Ger- man friend, his tongue thickened and his throat went dry. His knees began to tremble and before the doctor could come to his assistance he too, went to the Land of Nod. First aid treatment brought them to their senses and the men looked at cach other sheepishly as they left the cffice, advancing in the direction of a barroom where they evidently in- tended to give their courage a test in a battle with Barleycorn and his allies. Plan Brief Shut Downs. Pressure of business will make it impossible for some of the local man- ufacturers to close their plants New Year's foc the annual inventory and the heads of the larger concerns here report that they plan to suspend op- erations for but one day for Christ- mas with a shut down of similar length for next week’s holiday. Some of the smaller factorfes will close for from three days to a week on December 31st. The Elm City Brass and Rivet company will be in- cluded in this number. Sessions Clock shop in Forestville will also have a two weeks shut down in Jan- uary. Many local people are em- ployed in this plant. Christmas Rush Begins, Christmas activities had their be- ginning at the local postoffice today and the postmaster, P. J. Prior and his staff, started an extremely busy week attending to the delivery of hol- iday packages. Rural Carrier Morey left the office this morning to make his rounds, his auto piled high with bundles, and the prospects of a hard day staring him in the fact. Substitute Carrier Cassidy was called into the service and the eleri- cal force was augmented that there might be no unnecessary delay in the handling of the holiday mail. The storm last week held up considerable mail and also caused people to delay the sending of their Christmas re- membrances and as a consequence conditions at the postoffice will prob- ably be even worse than had been an- ticipated. Car Rescues Sleigh, A sleigh on which were several tons ! of metal for the Bristol Brass com- pany was stalled as it struck a bare spot on the highway in front of the Newton block on West Main street Saturday and it was marooned for some time, a trolley car finally being pressed into service to tow it onto the snow. Five horses were used in an effort to move the outfit but they failed and it was not until several chains used as tow lines were broken that it was started again on its journey. Rebekahs to Nominate, Martha Rebekah lodge wil hold an important meeting tonight in Odd Fellows hall. There will be a roll call and nomination of officers for the en- suing term. Members who do not respond to their names in person are expected to send letters to be read at the meeting. Brief Items. The Sunday school classes of the Methodist church will have their an- nual Christmas tree exercises Thurs- day night in the church parlors, Rev. M. J. Simpson of Cheshire gave the sermon at the Church of Our Saviour last evening, exchanging pul- pits with the rector, Rev. R. H. Bur- ton. Raymonds Roberts, U. S. home for a five day furlough. stationed at Boston. Mrs. C. H. Sherman and son, Philip, are with Mr. Sherman’s parents at Bedford for the week. Mr. Sherman ‘will join them for the Christmas holi- days. Registrar Levi Newell is confined to his home on Maple street with injuries sustained by a fall on the ice coated sidewalk during the storm last week. While his hurts are not regarded as serious they will keep him laid up for N., is He is several days. The third degree will be exemplified by Sequassen lodge at its regular ‘meeting Thursday . evening. There THE HARTFORD SILK STORE. ESTABLISHED, Mail Orders Filled Promptly. Open Evenings Until © Telephone Orders Given Special Attention. A Substantial Christr Gift Would Be a Selection Of I Furs of the quality that we carry or feature—carefull; ed Skins, strictly high grade quality, durable, finished in ti possible manner, will prove not merely satisfactory but that any lady will appreciate. 100 PIECES OF NEW FURS ‘We have secured which added to our present stock offers very rare selection. They comprise mainly the popular Fu as Real Lynx, Fox, Skunk, Raccoon, etc., In a very compl sortment of styles, the pillow muff, the barrel, melon an also the more stable styles. THESE FURS WILL BE DISPLAYED MONDAY Real Lynx Muffs, finest quality, for $25, $20.75, $32.50, $49 and $69. Lynx Scarfs, to match, in color anl texture, for $12.85, $16.75, $18.75, $22.50, $25.00, $29.75, $32.50, $35, $39 and Black Fox, selected quality, Muffs from $14.95 to Black Fox, selected quality, Scar(s from $12.95 to Cat Lynx or Wild Cat, same texture as the real Lynx, serviceable and attractive Fur, has a handsome app Muffs range in price from $14.95 to $25.00; the Scarfs from to $22.50. Skunk Muffs for $22.50 and $29.75. $22.50 and $25.00. Also an "assortment of Red Fox, Taupe Fox and Poin Sets and Hudson Seal Sets, at reasonable prices. CHILDREN'S FUR SETS—We offer a very pretty-line-o dren’s Fur Sets at lowest prices. Our Christmas Glove St This is one of the stocks that we have featured for many Our own importations are the very best possible for the priec in addition we carry the most dependable lines of the fo foreign and domestic manufacturers. We would make special mention of our stock of Kid Women’s two-clasp overseam glace Kid Gloves in black, and colors, our ‘“Luaretta” for $1.00. Our “Carmen” for $1.25 and our “Beauty” for $1.50 and We are showing a line of Novelties in fancy stitching an the latest colors. Skating Gloves for women, in white, Oxford and Heth 75c and $1.00 per pair. Women's Lined Gloves, fleeced or wool lined kid or moch $1.25 and up to $3.00 per pair. Also Fur Lined Gloves at lowest prices. A very complete stock of Kid Gloves for evening wear, 8, 16 and 20-button length, from $2.25 and up to $4.50 pair. Raccoon/ Muffs for 31 will also be second nomination of offi- cers. Miss Arta Gilbert of Mountain View has returned from Charter Oak hos- pital where she recently underwent a successful operation for appendicitis. Harry Tyler was able to be out again today after a week’s illness. The library will be open Friday aft- ernoon from 2 to 5 o’clock and will be closed all day Saturday. E. D. Warfield of Park street, has recovered from an illness whid him confined to his home fo weeks. He will return to his the Bessions Clock shop tomo; Miss Helen Thayer of Hi spent Sunday in town with fri The Christmas sale, - conduct] the ladies of the Advent CH church, which was postponed day on account of the storm, held this evening in the sto: ‘Whiting street, formerly occup| the A. and P. Tea company. RENIER, PICKHARDT & DUN i27 MAIN STREET. OPPOSITE ARCH. TELEPHONE 33 This Store Filled to Overflow with Useful Christmas Gifts Bath Robes of Beacon Materials ....$1.25 to $6.00 Lounging Robes of Corduroy, Albatross, Crepe de Chine and Crepe. Kayser’s Silk Underwear, Crepe Underwear, Nain sook Underwear and Knit Underwear.. Blouses of all descriptions, Lace, Crepe, Taffeta, Pus- sy Taffeta, Lingerie and Tailored. Infants’ Wear, Gloves, Jewelry, Hosiery, Neckwear, Perfumes, Ribbons, Leather Goods, Handker- chiefs, Dainty Aprons, House Dresses, Corsets, Dresses, Suits and Coats. THE POPULAR SHOE STORE = Christmas Slippers for Men Our Holiday Slipper display is at its zenith-—best we ever had. And doubly interesting. Popular prices—50c, 75¢c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2. A comrlete range of styles to choose from in tan and black kid or alligator Romeos. Opera and Everetts. As well finished and comfortable as it is possi- ble to make them. Guess at the size-—<we ‘will cheerfully exchange after Christmas. -- THE SHOEMAN-- 941 Main St, Hartford AISHBERG ASK TWE GLERK FOR S. & N. GREEN STAMPS #