New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 11, 1916, Page 10

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 1916. SILK HOSIERY FOR * CHRISTMAS GIFTS McCALLUM’S (The Best in the World) We purchase direct from the manufacturers and profit. Save our customers one We call attention to unusual values in the grades, $1.00, $1.35, $1.65 and $2.50. These goods have been priced within the reach of all. Why not make your election now, have them laid aside and get it off your mind. BOOTH'S BLOCK NEW BRITAIM. MONDAY EVENING STEAKS °i..i"™ 1b 1S c slbs Zl1cC SUGAR .5 2 lbs SOcCc LARD G IOHICAN Pure Fancy. Selected AM, A R K ET k Eggs 6 to 9 P. M. POTATOES SPECIALS 39¢c Moh. Creamery Butter ......1Ib VERMONT SAGE CIlEEfl‘E TUESDAY |} MIXED PICKLES pt MOHICAN MINCE MEAT \lo}nc OATS NEW GRAH. FLOUR ... DINNER BLE COFFEE LEAN FRESH SHOULDERS LEGS OF LAMB . LEAN RUMP ROASTS .. . Home '\[flde SAUSAGE MEAT 25c¢ 25¢c -1 180 1b 16¢ AN ROLLED Ibs 18c | STUFFED OLIVES . 18¢ Sweet Juicy Fiorida ORANGES 15¢c doz. DO YOU SLEEP OVER? Here’s Your Chance ACKLIFFE'S American Alarm Clocks One Dollar Value 79C Only One Week for Right on hand to call you At once you hear it Can’t sleep over. Keeps you on time I _gikes to call you Is always reliable Fine tone alarm First te say good morning Easy to regulate ® S old at RACKLIFFE BROS. 250 Park Street, New Britain ATTEMPTS SUICIDE, BLOWS UP HOUSE ‘Woman Who Sought to Trace Odor of Gas Dies in Hospital of Burns, New Haven, Dec. 11.—Mrs. Isaac MacFarlane, who was burned in a gas explosion last night in the house where she and her husband lived, died at the hospital today of her injuries, Frank Sheidy occupied a room above the MacFarlanes. Last night, according to the authorities, he at- tempted suicide by apening a gas pipe in his room. The man and wife de- | tected the odor of gas and investi- gated, Mrs. MacFarlane carrying a lighted kerosene lamp. When they opened the doors of Sheidy's gas filled room the explosion occurred, the blazing oll from the lamp being thrown all over the woman. Her hus- band was severely burned in putting .out the flames. Both he and Sheidy are expected to recover. The house was badly damaged. BROKEN UP POLICE CHIEF. Healey, of Chicago, Had Every Major Bone Fractured. Dec. 11.—Charles C. | Healey, chicf of police, whose statu | in the police department of Chicago is expected to be decided today by Mayor Thompson, has perhaps suffered more injuries than any other officer now on the force. During his service of thirty vears in | the police department, every major bone in his body had been broken, while in the performance of his duties. The following is a list of his most | serious injuries: | Broken—Both thighs, both legs, ! right arm, five ribs, collar bone, nose, | four fingers on right hand. Dislocated—Shoulder and left arm. Shattered by Bullet—Right wrist. In addition to these injuries he | suffered numerous knife and razor | cuts and clubbings about the head | during his career as a policeman, Chicago, ST. JOSEPH’S BANQUET, Plans for a banquet to be held to- | morrow evening by the St. Joseph’s | Holy Name society were completed at a mass meeting of the parishioners last night. President J. G. Woods One Cent a Word Each Day Pays for a Classified Adyv, in the Herald. You Get Results That’s What Yoq Want. will preside as toastmaster and Attor- ney Willlam J. Mulligan of Thomp- sonville and Congressman-elect Aug- ustine Lonergan will be the prinecl- pal speakers. | FRATERNAL NEWS | Y. M. T. A. & B. Society, The election of Albert Volz president of the Y. M. T. A. & B. ciety was assured at meeting of the society yesterday, when no new candidates were presented for nom- ination and accordingly Mr. Volz will be elected at the meeting of the so- ciety in two weeks. ‘William For- sythe has no opposition for the office of viec president and he will also be elected. Joseph Donlon has with- drawn as a candidate for recording secretary in favor of Thomas Crowe. Other candidates for office who are unopposed are Dennis J. Farrel, finan- cial secretary; James Dawson, treas- urer, and Rev. John T. Winters, chaplain. Contests for marshall will be held, with Martin McNamara and Frank Bass eager for the honor. Jo- seph Donovan and John O'Brien are candidates for the office of librarian. Thomas White Is unopposed for ser- geant-at-arms. The society voted to turn out in a body at the funeral of Michael J. McClaughsey which will be held to- morrow morning at 10 o’clock from St. Mary’s church. The pool committee reported that everything was in readiness for the opening of the tournaments this week. There will be two classes, one for the ‘“cracks” and the other for the lesser lights. as s0- the Loyal Order of Moose. . Permission has been obtained the local Loyal Order of Moose, to open its charter for thirty days in an effort to double the membership, and the members have started out with vim to accomplish this before the end of the month. The lodge will hold a smoker Friday evening. The pool tournament is proving popular with the lodge. Reports from the degree team state that new members are being added, and that considerable activity is being mapped out for the remain- nter months. Stanley Relief Corps. Stanley Relief-Corps will hold its regular meeting Wednesday after- noon, at which time election of offi- cers for the ensuing vear will take place. by New Britain Council No. 8, O, U. A, M. At the regular meeting Thursday night the second degree will be con- ferred on three candidat, On the 15th the council is invite: to - visit Franklin council of Plainville. R. FL Wilcox, F. W. Johnson and H. T. Sherman have been appointed a com- mittee to write the history of the council for the Gilmore souvenir. Any brother having. recallections of ‘“‘days gone by” may send same to the com- mittee. Brother Sherman leads in the membership contest, having proposed cleven names. Officers for the next term will be nominated at this meeting. Unity Rebekah Lodge, T, O, 3 TUnity Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p. m, The meeting will be followed by a whist at 8 p. m. o. Martha Chapter No. 21, O, E. S. The annual meeting for the election of officers of Martha Chapter, No. 21, O. E. S, will be held Thursday evening. Sir Francis Drake Lodge, No. 429, Sir Francis Drake lodge, No, 429, S, of St. George, will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening when the officers will ‘be installed by District Deputy Brown of Friendship lodge, Bristol. The secretary and Treasurer and trustees will make their report. The turkey committee will also report. Past President John IE. Holmes has written the secretary that if the weather permits he will be present. The carpet bowling team will play St. Elmo lodge tonight Knights of the Golden Eagle. Erwin Castle at the meeting Wed- nesday evening will listen to the re- port of the committee on campaign for new members. All members are requested to attend and welcome visit- ing brothers from Waterbury, Lady Wallace Lodge, Lady Wallace lodge, No. 24, D. O. S., will hold a regular meeting Wednes- day of this week St. Elmo Lodge, K, of P, St. Elmo lodge, K. of P. will play carpet bowls-with the Sons of St. George this evening and confer the second rank on candidates on Wednes- day evening. Chamberlain Counci] Jr. O, U. A, M. At the regular meeting Saturday evening of Chamberlain council Jr., 0. U. A. M., a committee was ap- pointed to look into the advisabilit; of forming a uniform rank. Numer- ous other councils have this auxillary to the council here. On Saturday evening, December 16, there will be a class initiation of twen- ty candidates, which will be followed by first nomination for officers for the ensuing term. The work of the bazar committee is progressing rapidly and it assures the council that the bazar to be held January 26, 27, 29, 30, 1917, will be the largest and best in the history of the council. On Thursday evening, December 21, the council will hold a pinochle tournament at which turkeys and chickens will be awarded to the win- ners. As matters of great importance will come up at the next meeting on Saturday, the 16th, members are urg- ently requested to be present. Stella Rebekah Xodge, 1. 0. O, F. Election of officers and initiation will be held at the meeting of Stella Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F., Friday evening in Jr. O. U. A, M, hall. The annual Christmas tree and entertain- ment for the children will be held on, AN\ . Stop scratchmg! . . Resinol relieves . . . . itching instantly That tching, burning skin-trouble which keeps you scratching and digging, is a source of disgust to others, as well as of torment to you. ‘Why don’t you get rid of it by using Resinol Ointment? Physicians have prescribed it for over 20 years. In most cases, it stops itching instantly and heals eruptions promptly. Itis very easy and economical to use. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap contain nothing harsh or injurious and can be used treely for all sorts of skin-troubles even on the tenderest or most irritated surface. Ideal for babies’ eruptions and chafings. Every drug- gist sells them. the afternoon of December 29 at o’clock. Winners at Bazar. i The Odd Fellows bazar held last week in the hall on Hungerford Court proved a very successful affair. Fol- | lowing is a list of prize winners “ash pri C. F. Young, 16 Maple street: $5, Florence Winger: § Blank; $10, M. McEnroe, 3 Winter St . A. Wooster; Bris $5, D. Thompson, Stanley Works L. C. Brown, 84 a st., Hart- | ford: $5, Will, airview St. | Special prizes—$5 gold piece, Dorothy Schuetz, 114 Cleveland St.; barrel ap- ples, G, A, C., 9 Cottage Place; mantle clock, Florence Malarney, 6 Erwin Place; 1-2 barrell flour, Chas. Schi 104 Chapman St.! one pair blankets, T need it; one-half ton coal, W. E. Bot- | tomley, Plainville, Ct. Miss Ruth Jahnson drew the tickets and Building | Inspector Rutherford and Alderman | M. I. Jester were the judges. New Britain Council, F. B. I. New Britain Council held a well at- | tended meeting received three bership. After the regular a whist was held for the only. First prize was captured by W. Austin and proved to be pound turke pound turkey, . Heisler. At the next meeting, De- cember 22, officers for the ensuing year will be elected. last Friday night and applications f meeting members a HOLDUP ON SMALLEY An unidentified man beaten and robbed of $4 nes road tracks east of Smalley saturday night Members of a switching crew discovered his pro: = trate body and found him to be blec d-“ ing profusely from numerous wounds. n Percy Wells ma holdup did not REET. | was badly | r the rail- | street | Braken at police of the MACHINE CO. AN At the recent annual mcclll\g of the New Britain Machine Company club the following officers were elected fm the ensuing year: S, T. Goss, pres dent; Joseph Williametz, vice pr dent; C. H. Sweet, secretary; A. R. Lamb, treasurer. Entertainment committeé: Philip Bratton, chairman; W, ¢. Warner, R. T. Frisble, 'W. C. Foster and A. R. Lamb. The enter- tainment committee was given in- structions to prepare for a banquet to be held soon after the holidays. WAGNER AT NEWPORT. Albert Wagner, son of Policeman and Mrs. Frederick Wagner, is now stationed at the Newport, R. I, re- ceiving station. He was assigned there following his return to Philadel- phia after a furlough passed in this city. He was a member of the crew of the Memphis when it was wrecked several months ago off Ha report | complainant a What Shall I Give This Christmas? A New Gratonola Of Course One of these beautiful new Graf- onlas will brighten your home 365 days a year. most treasured possession. You will find it your v As a gift it will delight your friends § for years. What you need in your home is real music. ) Why not a Columbia Grafonola for Christmas. Our large stock of Records to pick from. Obey That Impulse! Come in and spend a half hour or more with us and let us tell you all about these wonderful entertain- ers. Also our easy payment plans. .Dxa o eé’,' N JLA.G 4 CHESTNUT ST. r mem- | § GENEROUS COMPLAINANT Prisoner Freed When Man Who cused Him of Assault Tells Truth in Police Court. John Brunavich of Booth street does not believe in half-heartedly strated his be (u\! at tod: before Judge doing any work demon- to police court offi- session. Appearing James T. Meskill, a vinst An Booth reet, he testifled that he, and was solely responsible for the disturbance, that a fall down stairs, and not Anthony tic activ- | ities, were responsible for his condi- tion and he even wanted to pay An- thony for the time lostfrom work be- cause of court appearance. Anthony was discharged while John was as- sessed $10 and costs on a breach of the peace charge. the peace charge. Attorney Saxe appdared for Anthony. Jacob Blitz of 24 fined:"$10 and costs for intox and freed from an assault charge. Patrick Welsh of 1248 East street, charged with into; ion, was sen- tenced to the State Farm for Inebria- tes for not less than six months. Theodore and Jacol Kri 26 High street were fined s each for assault upon Micofski during.a saloon row ¢ day night. It was testified that assault was without 1se and that the brothers continued it after Mi- cofski had been floored. Jacob, ac- and ef wony Schel- | cton of 82 with assault not Anthony, st charged M. D. cording to witnesses used an umbrella Ac- | good | Booth street was | ion | the | p: ladding Just Around the Corner e Follow a streny publicity re | while Theodore used his fists. | ing court, Theodore made ous protest against any {ative to the incident. Upon the request l'A. Glover, hearing | the peace and gainst Charles Setwich of 14 Woo¢ land street was continued until t morrow. Setwich is accused of a saulting his brother Stanley. Julius Lawrence of 71 Grove stred was fined $25 and aosts for breach g the peace and assault and Micha Stavick of 137 Broad street receiy a fine of $15 and costs for simil conduct. It was an attempted ghtlé ment of personal differences. Joh Donnock of 80 Gold street was af raigned in the same case because c interference with an officer. He discharged. of Attorney of the breach a agsault chargd Wz SALARY FOR EVANG St. Louis, 11 | for evangelists instead of percent Dec tem of salary, part subscrfptio 5 tematically ociated and part frei will offéring” is urged by the com mission on evangelisf of the fede “‘par council of churches submitted to t quadrennial convention of the counci at its final session here today OOLITE Paris, Dec. BUT INSISTENT. 11.—Germany’s to the Swiss note regarding the depor-. tation in Belgium has been received according to information from Bernel |1t is most politely worded, the des. atches say, but nevertheless make (it clearly understood that Switzerland] | has no ground ' for interfering witk | events in Belgium unless her own in | terests are affected. yepls - fifisagrees 1\ Use INSTANT POSTUM There’s a Reason” NOT A HEADACHE. IN IT