New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 10, 1916, Page 7

NEW. BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1916. rilted) SUNDAY IS MOTHERS’ DAY Make it memorable to her with a pretty card, appropriate to the We have them at our Stationery Dept. Select one and ¥ L\'B.lt You need not confine your gift to cards, there are many nice that would be acceptable, and give enjoyment in the reading. Se- t a pretty Neckpiece, a dainty Handkerchief a nice pair of Gloves, or a ift of fresh flowers, anything to show your appreciation of the years of Mother's devotion to vou. She deserves the remembrance. Don’t forget to wear your white carnation in commemoration of Mothers' Day. Dress Goods For Suits or Separate Skirts, Checks are very much in demand. Look at the kind we are showing in 54 in. widths in sever: in black and white effects at only $1 per yd. Better Grades in variois colors, sizes and styles, with a very large showing to from at $1.50 yard. Silk Gioves We have a full line of the famous make of which there are no better kind made. silk Glov for street and evening wear. There 15 the two- clasp style of whic full line in black, white and colors at 50c, 75c and $1.00 pa Gloves, 12, 16 and 20 button lengths, black, white and colo and $1.50 pair. Take Note of the Queen Elizabeth, which ruffle at the wrist, and is the latest novelty from the “Kayse - Comes in Two-Clasp, black with white stitching or w hite with black stit- ching. See them at $1.00 pair. 2 en New Drapery Malerials This is Spring Housecleaning Time. Without doubt vou need much to brighten up and give a new look to home, to male it the more attrac- tive. We can supply every want in - decorative vard stu at our Dra- pery Dept. at the very lowest prices consistent with the quality of the goods offered. Cretonne is shown in a great variety of new patterns, and colorings, priced 12 1-2c to vd. FIGURED CHINTZ, 36 inches wide, fine for draperies, fast color for 37 1-2¢ yd. Figured Linen Taffeta, yard wide, at 58c yard. 50-inch Tapestry for upholstery, is in beautiful rich ings, latest designs, $1.00 to $5.00 yd. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW that we do Upholstering in the very best manner, at the lowest prices compatible with good work. ‘Phone o send postal and we will send representative to give estimate on any work you wish done. (Phone Number Charter 5200) (Mail Orders Carefully Che choose e, than all leng h we have ths chamber decoration and priced color- HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. HIRED AND FIRED. John T. Tener of the National League yesterday the approval of the following contracts and releas Contract with Philadelphia-< Copper. Releases—By Boston, ally, Joseph A. Shannon Shannon, B. J. Lee and Fletcher Loy v Boston to Providence, burn; by Cincinnati to Spokane, nett William; by Cincinnati Ssalt Lake City, Stanley McDougan; by New York to Rochester, Merwin Jacobsos, and W. H. Ritter; by Philadelphia, unconditional, Thomas H. Buttle: by Pittshurgh to Wheeling, H, L. Doug- las; by St. Louis to St. Paul, Walton Suspended—By Jack Roche. the renting of the chapel at Upson’s Corner, which could be used for the lower grades. If this were done, it Berlin News vould be necessary to build a fence, : aude third plan under consideration was the moving of the oid Ledge school to the grounds of the Grammar school. This structure contains two per- fcetly good rooms and would take ) care of the needs the school for number of years. The land on | ‘ which the building stands was deeded | m the town for a school house and | ere is a question as to whether it \\nuld revert back to the heirs of the ! ver if the structure was moved. A | Complications Set in After Nme Weeks' Attack of brip — -iic L PROMINENT IN GHURCH WORK L e Kensington school, but it is that nine are needed. The | Ve (Rt o ot o ques- tion from all angles before comingh | to a final decision. Superintendent | | J. H. Dows reported that all the | of | teachers, with the exception of | tiree, have returned their signed | contracts. | terview He asked for time to in- Mrs. Frances Ella Webster Stevens | uncondition- ot Ken- mover the probable At present consulted St. Louis, April 17, HARVARD B! Applications for ALL TICKETS, places at Scldiers’ eld for the Harvard-Princeton and Harvard-Yale baseball games, on | June 3 to 21, respectively, may now | bo filed with the H, A. A. at Cam- bridge. Those for the Harvard-Yale game must be in before June 12, and will cost $1.50 each, the Princeton tickets being obtainable for $1. Ther, is no limit to the number that may be applied for, but graduates having class reunions at the next commence- ment are requested to make applica- tion through their class Secretary. Regret Expressed About of Town ;n\'uble Websters Who Settled Beckley. Over Demise Town's Woman—Descendant the teachers in question, he- | fore presenting his report and it was granted. He will confer with the teachers and endeavor to keep them here, if possible. The following bills were ordered pald: and Carnochan, New E. W| Bowers, $11.50; School district of New passed away at the home of her son, Claude W. Stevens, of morning at 11:40 | o’'clock. Mrs. Stevens suffered an at- i tock of grip abaut nine week ago, | & from which complications set in and | ““.”:”““ il ¢ death claimed her. Had she lived | _1itain, nine pupils at the Smith until next September, she would have | S°D00L 118 weeks, $59.00 ;same, 70 Leen 65 years old. Her husband, ;’:P“‘f at the New Britain High school Frank A. Stevens, died almost exact- 3 weeks at $1.926; Spring | ly a year ago. and Buckley, 3 Midaletown school Mrs. Stevens was born | &t i in Rocky Hill and was the daughter Qéfi”ch $342 and Miss Bas- of David Webster and Mary Holmes. Her early life was spent in that town and later in Beckley, where the Web- sters settled On May 27, forty years ago, she married Mr. Stevens and the couple moved to Kensington, where they occupied a farm near the present | the cast has be depot. Later theyv moved to Blue |time and an excellent performance is | Hills, She was a loyal and faithful | assured. The play deals with the life member of the Kensington Congrega- | in a select boarding school. Other tionai church since taking up her | numbers on the program for the en- residence here and many expressions | tertainment are vocal sc by Oscar of regret were heard about town when | Benson and piano tions by Frank the news of her demise spread. She | Benson. was particularly interested in the work of the Sunday schooi and was deeply revered by her many pupils. A staunch member of the Women's soclety, she worked hard for the good of that organization and will be greatly misse associate mem- hers. She ex-Senator Blue Hills t ALUMNI MEETS. 10.—The Connecticut Association of the Catholic ity at Washington held its an- CONN, C. U Milford, May Alumni Univers meeting here today hops, Bishop John J. Nilan Hartford, Bishop Shahan of Catholic University and Bishop Hayes of New its guest of honar. a week, 40 12 pupils, $2.30. of Ready For Play. b All in readiness | tion of *“My Cousin | members of the Gir the Berlin Congreg | evening. It is a for the presenta- | immy” by the AiQ society of | tional church this | ever little play and | n rehearsing for some York, as National Blend coffee has a reputa- ion all its own—it excells any coffee in town r arge 30 cents- Nation- al sold nowhere else. advt. D0 YOUR HANDS T0H AND BURN Because of Eczemas, Rashes, Chap- pi zs, | Etc 7 IfSo CUTICURA SOAP AND CUTICURA OINTMENT Will afford instant relief and quickly heal even when all else has failed. On retiring bathe the hands freely with CuticuraSoap andhotwater. Dry, and rub Cuticura Ointment gently into the skin for a few minutes. Wipe off surplus Ointment with soft tissue paper or leave it on and wear old gloves or soft bandage during night. Sample Each Free by Mail Wlth 32-p. Skin Book on requesfi Ad- esg post-card ‘‘Cuticura, Dept. 14, Bos= un. *_ Sold throughout the world. Kensington Lo The members: | Name socicty w | Francis O'Toole { last night. A “forty and ecms d to which i re gu churc contest held set but, St. | in there won > local boys 1t six t 2ls 1 lost three and figured thes won by five but the hosts computed the ore to be elghty-one to seventy-six in their favor. As {(heir decision is fi- nal. the Kensingion are satisfied. The Hartford society entertained the lo- al boys in royal style, a pleasing en- s given and refresh- served. Rriefs. Cowles by her n, ex- Senatar : three grandsons, | Kermit, Reginald and Claude, Jr one brother, David Webster of Roclk Hill, and one sister, Mrs. Munro Crane of the same town. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon o’clock eton Hazen, | of the Kensington Congregatinnal church, cfficiating. Schooi Board Meefst The principal topic of d the school board meeting iast was the discussion of the cong at the Kensington Grammar school. There is no question but tl the lower grades are overcrowded, es- pecially the first grade. I t room alone there are fifty pupils An assistant, Miss Wohl, cured | two months ago, but the board feels | this arrangement is not satisfactory. Several plans were discussed. [t was {elt that two rooms could be used in the Percival school, but that school | s too for for some the pupils. | t'his building was formerly the town rall and fifteen years was re- building. | ain. Mr. Corr wi modeled into reopened | of Kensingt for some ! ered was ac | stor | ments werc Kensington ted director of sports at the of the student body of the Theological Seminary yes- Cowles is the son of Mr, | M. Cowles and is a first | student at the seminary. George Sullivan John A. Moore attended the democratic state conven- \non in New Haven today. They were chosen to represent the demo- crats at the recent William H. Nye at his home with an A son and Mrs, Bernard b a nd iocal caucus. of vas horn Mrs. Dominick Ronketty ington is ill.at her home. of Kens- with three | at Washington | Piainvilie l\jew; | BUSINESS MEN WAIT FOR ‘SUPPER CALL Over Two Hundred Expected at Annual Banquet Tonight | ARGUE FOR GATES TOMORROW Members Who Will Serve On Recep- tion Committee—Teachers File Pe- | tition For More Pay—Former Res- ident Dies In Hartford—»riefs, Nearly two hundred tickeis have been sold for the ninth annual haa- quet the Business and [mprove- ment association’ to be held ihis eve- ning in the Town hall and the ions were today that the would probably. exceesd f similar functions held here in 1st. Committees in charge of 1gements were elated over irospects and they believed .hat cnergies expended during the | month, would bear fruit hefore hour of midnight services. The ser of the courses is scheduled to start 7:30 and will be preceded by a recey tion to the speakers and invited guests. | In addition to the suests be at the spealkers ’table th a delegation from the Chamber Comerce in New Britain and a num- ber of visitors representing the Bris- of !h“ past the who will of vill be | tol association. Under the direction of Sherman the hall has been ly garbed for the occasion. ing conditions caused the conimitten to have the affair take on a patriotic character and the entire schemo decorations will of the national ' order. Souvenirs will he provided for the diners as usual. Considerable attention paid to the preparations for ical program. Iox's orchestr: play and the banqueters, led association’s chorus, with Stanley S. Gwillim as director will sing the popular airs of the da The sing | ers have heen rehearsing for som» time and they promise to render a g00d account of themselves during the evening. ! Tn addition to the men who “re *o take part in the post prandial exer cises there will he at the speake table: B. H. Hills, vice president the association; S S. Gwillim: M. Landers, president of the Britain Chamber of Commerce a representative of the Bristol | ganization. Rev. J. William Denton will be the toastmaster, He will roduce the speakers in the g orde Frank T. Wheeler, | address of welcome of Hartford, assigned to spe state Chamber of Commerce: Scott, D. D. of Brookline, Mass, is to give a humorous talk on Best Man In Town” and Hon. Georsc B. Chandler, whose address will be “Preparedness.” The following members a reception committee: N. Elmore | Clark, John H, Trumbuall, Dr. . V. ! Moody, Rev. H. T. Walsh, A. H. Con- dell, E. T. Carter, C. H. Calor, G, Bylngton, C. R. Clark, Rev. R. M Burton, W. J. Hemenway, James Simpson and W, V. Towle. Want More Pay. The high cost of living ani nation wide prosperity has seeminzlv been felt by the teachers in the local schools as they have petitioned the | town school committee for an in- crease in salarles to become effective next fall. Members of the school bos inclined to be reticent concerni request and what disposition will made of it. although they admit that they have received the petition When the signing of contracts for next year's work considered i June the commiftee will prohahl take some action on the demani for more money. It is said that a num- ber of teachers threaten to leave at the close of school unless their pav is raised. Principal Judd thought to have ! a most efficient teaching force and the school board is not anxlouz fo disrupt it. Neither do the members Appear to be particularly keen on put- tiny any additional hurden on the axpay by ¥ a general in- | crease in s7hool expenses. Nevertheless they Charle: 1t R. tiv Prev has been the mus- | will by the Geo o and or- | Peis for the A on will serve d are the is is ers king may find it neec- essary to do something in *he way of salary increases. The teachers in Plainville have never been paid any fancy salaries and it is said that in other towns in the state the averase | | teraay | place: | Wolcott wage in the schools is higher. Principal Judd’s name is not includ in the list demanding addition: He seemingly is content. H . however, are anything but with the pay they are re- | and unles the school hoard takes favorable action on their peti tlon wholesale resignations are ex- pected next month. Hearing Representatives of the Business and Timprovement ciation will appear before the public utilities commission at the state cap- itol tomorrow morning at 11:30 fo argue for an order compelling the New Haven road to install gates at the Fast Main street railroad cross- ing. Tt is expected that a number will attend the hearing. The petitioners have a strong case and if favorable action is not taken by the commission it will not be due to the fact that information is lacking. Letters from autoists from various parts of the state in which arguments are advanced for gates to minimize | the danger at the crossing will be pre- sented at the Ng Cases where | accidents have heen averted hy nar- row margins because of the existing ]tund)nons will be cited and an ,cffcr:l ed satisfied ceiving Tomorrow. the town as hear! | are | today ”l he Hartford Sitk Store Established 1832. C. S. Hills & Co. « f Patt “The Store of Superior HARTFORD UNUSUAL MARK-DOWN SALE OF SU Greatest Price-Cutting Ever Witnessed So Early in the Se A SALE THAT WILL IN CLUDE EVERY WOOL OR SILK SUIT IN OWN STOCK Here you will find Suits that are unsurpassed for \VOI‘kmaIlShlp and fit. quality of the materials represent the smartest modes of the season, including] erdine, Serge, Poplin, W hipcord, Poiret Twill and othcr fashionable fabrics. The colors include Rookie, Tan, Copenhagen, Blue, Delft Blue, Navy and herd Checks. They are offered at the height of the season—in the face of labor strikeg ing cost of materials—at the lowest prices on record. 300 Silk and Wool Suits on Sale at $18.75 SPRING STOCK THAT SPRING STOCK THAT 50 THIS LOT INCLUDES EVERY SPRING SUIT THIS LOT INCLUDES EVERY SILK AND WOOL SUIT IN HAS RETAILED FOR $25.00. 150 Silk and Wool Suits on Sale at $25 HEIISEE@IRIN G DESEEVERYEESIITK AND \Y/OOL IN HAS RETAILED F()R Suits on Sale at $35 IN OUR $49.00 SUIT PIO RAJ All Better Suits Wiil Be Gfeatly Reduced NOTE—In every instance we have what we advertise, and prices are e as represented. will be made to convince the commis that the danger can be re- moved only by having gates placed at the crossing. It was reporfed today that of the railroad will contest the of- fort to force them to give better pro- tection. They have had engineer here during the past few days to m: a survey of the crossing, and their representatives have been making a 'd of the trafic at this point. company is opposed to gates o of the cxpense attached to their installation and operation. Its representatives also a ¢ that, ow 5 to the peculiar conditions existing, the gates would hardly be practicable. Resident Dead. Belden sioners Former Edward W. Plainville and here a number a native a well known of years ago, in Hartford. He had over two months with an his left ear. Mr. Belden ty-six years of age and son of | and Mary (Clark) Belden, well ! known residents of this place in their | of citizen died yes- been ill abcess nif for o was was a nos E clerk in Frisbie & Hem- | s store, later going to Hart- ford where he became identified with the Fowler & Hunting company, of which he was secretary at the time of his death. He was a member of Frederick lodge, A. F. & A. M., of th Rythagoras chapter, R. A. M.: council, R. & S. M., finll Washington commandery, Knights Templa Besides his widow he leaves two | sons, Richard B. and Robert L. Bel den, a brother, Oscar E. Belden New York, and a sister, Mrs. Susan M. Blodgett, who lives in Rocky Hill The funeral will he held tomor- officials } Don’t fail to see our Line of Suits before making a selectio WAKE YOUR OWN PA Save 58 cts. per ga iT'S SIMPLE THIS IS Just mix 3 Gals. Linseed Oil costing about ] into 4 Gals L. & M. Semi-Mixed Real Paint, at $2.25 per gal N \ You then fmake 7 Gals. Pure Paint for In use Is only $1.67 per gal ‘Made - with right proportions of Lead, | Linseed Oil, to insure longest we Use a gal. out of any L.&M. PAINT you buy and if nof row afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home, 47 Tremont street, Hartford. Repairs on Roads. Selectman Johnson has started fforce of men at work on the road in the Woestwood park section. The improvements are to he made as a re- ult of the threats made by the pos tal department to discontinue rural free delivery in that locality unl the passways were put in more sa factory shape. An appropriation cover the expense was made by voters several months ago. Highway Commissioner Benneit had his repair sunad here for the past fow days patching up the macads on West Main street. The street in poor condition and improvement: however slight, will he appreciated. particularly by autoists who hate occasion to drive through the town. Bricf Ttems. Mary T. Clark of Whiting street, who is a patient at the Hart- | ford hospital, is now suffering from | pneumonia and her condition is caus- her friends much concern and William L. the democratic w Haven. They Plainville dem- to the Mrs. rrity ttending tion in N the John K Cafferty are tate conve representing (el 4k g, Syl Friday E at the home of Mrs. Charles | Seymour of B Main street | Rev. W. P. Kilcoyne attended a reunion of his classmates at the Cath- hington held meet rnoon 15t Universit at Milford. olic ies and bedding | plants, seeds and tomato plants. Also sufficient amount of privet for hedge. J. L. Ahlquist, corner Maple and Whiting Sts., Plainville. 5-9-10d FOR SAL ART Chicago, Ill., ligan, infielder R MULLIG. May 10.—kddie of the Cubs, may soon | become a member of the iGants, The | Chicago club some time ago asked | for waivers on Mulligan with ihe in-| tention of sending him to St. Paul of the American Association, but 1t de- veloped yesterday that John McGraw had refused fo waive the voun ster. Mulligan’s natural position is shortstop, but he can also play third base, Mul- on = [ a0y, 1UILL\1{ paint made, return the paint and get ALL your mon THE JOHN BOYLE COMPANY—H . BRISTOL HARDWARE COMPANY, Refrigeratorg Go-Carts Nowhere in Hartford will you find a mor plete showing of the really standard lines of RH ERATORS and GO-CARTS than right here. We call your attention to the fact that REFRIGERATOR GO-CART house is good enough to carry on our personal g tee—and when you buy here you are of getting the full value o Have and every absolute f your money every t you seen our display of PORCH FURNITURE? High Grade Housefurnishingy “Home, Sweet Home |LIOUS HERRI COMPLETE HOMEFURNISHINGS 1052-1054 Main 5t., Hartford, Near Mo Maker of Happy Hartford Homes. The Big‘, Bright, Rusr Herrup's Furniture HU: S>1OKE The New Sport B Novelties outdoors. als A White Nu-Buck, and heel—a beauty at White Nu-Buck, for those One of wi the p a Ivag Rubber sq White Canvas White -- THE SHOEM 941 Main St Ha ‘anvas, ERG | ASKTHE GLERK FOR 5. & H GREEN STAMPS