New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1916, Page 11

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 191&. il If ;oun' work takes you on | ‘the roof-top, here is the right underwear to protect you from the cold. {l If you are “inside” here are the lighter weights to give ou protection and “com- ort.” f Union Suits and Two-piece | underwear in heavy weight wool, medium and light weight worsted, and cotton | and wool mixtures. { Union Suits $1.00 to $3.50. Two-piece 50c to $1.50. - NEW BRITAIN, CONN. GIVES LIFE T0 RESCUE FRIEND (Continued from First Page.) fue and bed clothing still on fire, lifeless form of McCarthy by Lieut. Frank A. Gilligan of Engine do. No. 1, who led a detail searching for others supposed to be still in the fire-swept rooms. The flooring of the room had been burned through and the flames threatened to destroy any races of their human toll. Dr. Har Loy A. Elcock, medical examiner, was gbtificd and gave permission for the temoval of the body to the morgue of M. J. Kenney Co., at 351 Main reet. I# The semi-conscious and hysterical Horm of Miss Bransfield was stumbled @ver soon afterwards by Lieutenant Gilligan. She was turned over to Chief Dame who carried her down 4nd took her to the ~ White House Hinchroom nearly opposite. It was first feared that the smoke had claimed her as a victim and the pul- motor was used by Chief Dame. He was relieved by Dr. Mendel Volken- Iieim who used restoratives. Later, on his advice, she was taken to the ospital in the police ambulance as it feared that shock and exposure ould Fireman Schmidt of Chief result seriously. improvised flying squadron the was found p Dame's proved RESOLVE TO MAKE A WILL and then do not put it off from day to day, but do it now and appoint the Commercial Trust Company as your KExecutor, which can alv be depended upon for efiiciency and faithful- ness to duty. Particulars fur- | @ nished upon request. S THE MERCIA ) nnusr cn | | | | - One of the first into building, he fought his way through the smoke and up the flame-swept stairv s to the wupper stories, where he made his way rapid- Iy from room to room, attempted to | calm the panic-gripped occupants, who thronged the smoke-filled hal and made several spectacular rescue John O'Brien, Dbetter Xknown as “Mosco,” whose rescue McCarthy at- tempted at the loss of his life, es- caped early, ran out into the zero weather barefooted and scantily clad, receiving badly lacerated and prob- ably frost-bitten feet. He was taken to the home of President George M. Landers of the Chamber of Commerce next door, given first aid treatment, and then taken to the hospital. More than a dozen other scantily clad refu- gees were taken to the I.anders home given coffee and food and kept until they were able to make temporary ar- rangements for clothing and lodg- ings 3ii George had his right heel bad- ly lacerated from broken glass. Fo was given first aid surgical treatment and then taken to the hospital. Dr. Joseph Walsh, police department surgeon, w confined to his home by illness. Dr. J. L. Kelly was sum- moned by the police and gave first aid treatment to many who sustained minor injuries from broken glass and falis in the hallways. A number of the firemen received lacerations from the breaking glass. | himself a hero. the burni McCarthy Once Iree. According to those first scene, McCarthy had once escaped from the third floor to the office without injury when he happened to think of his chum, O’Brien, and, not -seeing him. supposed him to still be in his room. Calling out that he was going to save O'Brien and fighting off those who tried to prevent him: from going, he dashed up the irs into the smoke and flames That was the last seen of him until his charred body was found on the bedroom floor. It is supposed that he fought his way to thi room, where the fire was raging hottest at that time, discovered that the bed and room was empty, but not until he was so nearly over- come that he was unable to re-open the door, which had apparently slammed shut after his entrance into the room. P. S. McMahon and family on the who occupy apartments in the hotel, had a narrow escape. McMahon was one | of the first about ‘the place, clad only in pajamas, directing the firemen as to the source of the trouble and at- tempting to calm his panic-gripped guests. He attempted to hold Mc- Carthy as he went to his death but the latter fought him off with almost superhuman strength. Still clad in pajamas, McMahon later aided the firemen and for a time assisted in handling a water line. John McMahon was carried to safety down a scaling ladder by Edward Burke of Engine Co. No, 2. The McMahon family was | given temporary shelter at the home of Mrs. ah Dovle nearby. Among the firemen who did spec- tacular work were Captain James | Crowe of Iingine Co. No. 4 Hoseman Michael W. Butler of En- gine Co. No. 3 and Capt. Eugene Barnes of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1. It was not until sbout 8:30 that the last piece of apparatus, Engine Co. No. 1, returned to its quarters. The blaze proved to be one of the hottest and most threatening that 8¢ department has had to fight for many montl Fed by the blazing grease and draft up the dumb waiter shaft, the flames attacked the wood- work, as if it was only tinder, and spread with great rapidity. Chief Dame realized that it was not the smouldering tyvpe of blaze but one that had to be checked at once or Uit would be bevond control. Every | picce of apparatus and available man | was pressed into service. The few who attempted to use the “spider web" fire escapes on the south side of the building found themselves on a narrow iron ladder, going sheer down for nearly four stories with a drop of about six feet into a pile of coal and rubbish. But for the work of Chief Dame and the police and fire details ther would have been, it is believed, a heavy loss of life. McMahon was loud in his praise of the fire depart- ment’s efficiency, saying that their work was a revelation to him and the handling of the blaze one of the best pieces of work he has ever seen. There was a heavy police detail on the scene, the alarm coming in just as the night relief was going off duty Sergeant George Kelley was in charge of the fire lines for a time. Later he was relieved by Chief William J. Raw- lings, who personally supervised the ,work., Among those who received badly lacerated feet was John Doherty, who walked to the house of Engine Co. No. 3 in his bare feet and scantily clad. He was provided with temporary clothing and shoes. Later he re- turned to .his room in the hotel and got his clothing, which was found to be uninjured. The intense heat was noted the fire was under control by a trip about the hotel. Paint cn doors on the Main street side, separated from the flames by many feet were blis tered and windows cracked and brok en. The dining room and stairway were practically swept clean, only charred wood being seen where paint- ed and polished counte railings and furniture once stood. The office was little damaged excepting by water, the flames jumping this section through the dumhb waiter shaft to the dining room and hence following the halls and stairw into the second and third floors. At the start the flames put the bell- signal system of the hotel entirely out of commission preventing any attempt to communicate with any of the rooms and warn the occupants of their danger. The telephone wires were burned off and so intense W the heat that faucets were burned from water pipes. The latter proved after the source of a mystery for a long WEDNESDAY--BIG MID WEEK BARGAIN DAY | Moh. Creamery Butter ......1b 39c 3 Pounds $1.12. ‘» 28¢ Meadowbrook Cheese . ... NgvAv_Sage Cheese RIBORLOINLAMBCHOPS L A LY 17C FANCY SHOULDER LAMB CHOPS FORES OF YOUNG LAMB .... 8 SMALL LEAN PORKLOINS ....... FRESH HAMBURG STEAK ..... FANCY LINK SAUSAGE ......... SMALL LEAN SKIN BACK HAMS PRIME RIB ROASTS FANCY SHOULDER ROAST : LEAN STEW BEEF b 121/2c .Ib 16C b 16¢ h22c L L Moh. XXXX BREAD FLOUR 1!-8 bl sack $ 1 '25 MOHICAN CORN OR PEAS 2 cans 25C MOHICAN BAKING CHOCOLATE ....Ib 33C Sunbeam WET or DRY SHRIMP PREMIUM SALAD DRESSING bot 1 Oc-zsc NEW GRAHAM FLOUR MOHICAN BEANS NEW PACKED TOMATOES PORK and can 12c 12¢ .can KARO 9 TO 11 A. M. SMOKED SHOULDERS 23c GOOD LAUNDRY SOAP .. .9 bars GUARANTEED EGGS 3 dozen $1.00 Fancy Selected Eggs ......doz 38¢c 21c . 31bs 25¢ 15¢ 25¢c Best Pure Lard . ... Pure Apple Butter . Fancy Sweet Potatoes . .2 gts Large Meaty Prunes ...3 lbs Large, Sweet, Seedle: Oranges .. .doz Large Heavy Grape Fruit 4 for 19¢ 25¢c 19c Cape Cod Cranberries 2 9t Large New . Raisins . .2 lbs New Enghsh Walnuts POTATOES Best pk 44(: M'une | German time this morning. ter was swept from floors it gath- ered again, a steady downpour wet- ting down the off and rooms on the second floor. Finally the source of the trouble was located and remedied. Loss Estimated at $10,000. McMahon estimates his loss at near- ly $10,000 covered by Chief Dame believes that the loss will be in the vicinity of $7,000. The ho- tel has been the scene of numerous fires within the past few vears. It is well known among theatrical people and has heen headquarters for those playing at Keeney's theater, which is also owned by McMahon. The hotel has been frequently in- spected by Chief Dame and Bullding Tnspector Arthur Rutherford, the last time about two or three week ago. About that time McMahon was notified by Inspector Rutherford to equip the building with adequate fire escapes, the ropes and “spider web' type not being considered adequate protection. According to Chief Dame today, there were no signs that work had been started to comply with the orde: Inspector Rutherford was in con- sultation with Prosccuting Attorney George W. Klett for a considerable time this morning. They are reticent relative to the nature of the confer- ence and as to whether it related to tho matter of fire escapes. Mayor George A. Quigley also visited the scene and inspected the building. He Jater said that it was strictly a per- sonal vigit and not official. Detective Seargeant Samuel A. Bamforth and Detective A. J. Richardson were also on the scene. John Peters, proprietor of the bar- ber shop and pool room on the ground floor of the hotel, estimated his loss at about $200, largely con- fined to water damage to the pool tables. At the hospital this afternoon it was reported that Miss Bransfleld, George and O’Brien are not in a ser- ious condition. McCarthy, victim of the fire, was 48 years old, a native of Winsted and married. He is survived by his wife and two children in Winsted. Tor the past six months he has been em- ployed by Martin J. Moore, black- smith of 277 East Main street. and reported to he an excellent workman. A brother, Willilam J. MecCarthy, liquor dealer of 270 South Main street, s do several brothers and sis ed. The body will be taken to Win: for funeral and burial. Two Family Ifouse Burned. A newly built small two-family house owned by T.eo Grnewck on Overlook avenue was destroyed and others nearby threatened by fire early last night entailing a loss estimated at nearly $2,000. Only hard work by the men of Engine Co. No. 3 with a well as the only source of water supply saved other buildings. The buildings are over a mile from the nearest hy drant and it was nearly the same dig tance to the nearest telephone. The flames are supposed to have started nearly a supply of kerosene in the cellar. It was shortly As fast as the wa- after 8 o’clock when a telehone call came for assistance and Engine Co. No. 3 was sent to the Chief Robert M. Dame and Chairman E. G. Babcock of the safe- ty board also went to the scene. When the apparatus arrived it was seen that the Grnewck house was doomed and efforts were confined to saving nearby buildings. Chief Dame was threatened with a club, had his coat nearly torn from his back and nearly became the vic- tim of assault at the hands of the owner of one of the other buildings who was in a frenzy because he thought the firemen were not prop- erly safeguarding his property. scene. EXTRA DI\ IDFl\'I) The directors of the American Hardware tb afternoon declared the regular quarterly dividend of one and one-half per cent. and an extra di dend of one-half of one per cent. make the total disbursements for year 1916 seven per cent. DEATHS AND FUNERALS A, H. C to the Aaron Kranowitz. Following a brief illness resulting from an apopletic s Aaron Kran- ow one of the known and most prominent Jewlsh residents of the city, died this morning at his home on North street. He had been ill since Fri He was born in Rus sia fifty-five vears ago. Twenty-fiv vears ago he came to America, set- tling in New York, and came to New Britain fifteen years ago. For many vears he had been a member of the firm of J. Aisenberg, furniture deal- Fraternally, he was a member of de of New Britain lodge, O. B. O, Goola camp and New Britain City lodge, having been president of the last named organization for many vears. His wife and five children survive. The children are Louis, a clerk at Clark & Brainard’s; William, a student at the Columbia School of Journalism; Bernard, a student in High school, Mrs. J. Aisenberg and Miss Bille Kranowitz. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon and burial will be in Beth Alom ceme- tery. John Ziel. John Ziel of South street, aged 25 years, died at the Newington sani- tarium erda.y He leave brother, William Ziel. The funeral was held this afternoon with services at - the Baptist church. Burial was cemetery. 55 in Fairview at the close of Rebekah lodge, e (oh A whist will be held the meeting of Stella 1. 0. O. F., Friday evening in U A. N 1 TOO LATE FURNISHED ROOM tric light and ily, 110 Lake street FOR CLAS Sll“IC.\tI‘IOS‘ with heat, Private elec- h. fam- for two boarders. Hungerford 12-26-14 board table corner NOTICE—Room and gentlemen. Also 40 Main street, Court. FOR SALE—Jewel gas range in good condition. Price $3.00. 110 Lake street. 12-26-1dx | insurance. Fire | | M. FLAMES THREATEN APARTMENT BLOCK | | i (Continued from rst Page.) the fire had its origin from an over- heated furnace and had gained head- way before discovery Although the flames damage floor of the block, did consider- able to the cellar and first the entire structure was damaged by smoke and water. It was necessary to pour tons of wa- ter into the building and on the sev- eral floors to prevent the flames from spreading up through the partitions, so It is feared that the contents of the block will be an almost total loss. Ladd will undoubtedly be the heaviest loser as his store is com- pletely gutted and entire stock of supplies, consisting of drugs, surgi- cal implements and other stock of a costly mature is totally destroyed. At this time it has been impossible to go the building carefully, but those famiilar with it have not hesitated to estimate the loss at '$20,000. Ci ials On Scene. Everywhere was heard praise for the efficient manner in which the fire department handled the situation. Handicapped as the department was by lack of men, until all the callmen responded, it was the concensus of opinion that they did remarkably well to save the block at all for at the time of their arrival it was feared by all that the entire structure would be reduced to a smouldering mass of debris. Chairman ®E. G. Babcock was an interested spectator during the fire and Mayor George A. Quig- lev was also present, watching the work of the firemen. Tle expressed himself as pleased with their showing. Building Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- ford was also on the scene Another handicap against which the firemen had to contend was the cold and the extremely icy condition of the street immediately surrounding the block. Running with the hose or ladder, the men slipped con- tinually. Tt was suggested to Chair- man Babcock that the firemen be equipped with ice creepers to use on just such occasions. There was also a deplorable lack of proper equipment to protect the firemen from the smoke. Chairman Babcock has often recommended the purchase of addi- tional snmoke masks, hut the othér members of the safety hoard did not think it neces Today proved the absolute need of such apparatus for the men and had ' they been so equipped they would have been better able to handle the situation at the silk mufflers, advt. half price at Wilson A case of s has been rep partment rlet fever on East street orted to the health de- ‘William Roche and family of Union street are entertaining M Frank Gribben and daughter of New York. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Callahan and son of Warchouse Point were the guests of Mr M. T. Kerwin of Tremont s erday. Dr. K. E. Kellogg who recently un- derwent an operation in a hospital in Baltimore, Md.. is cxpected home this week. William Walsh, a student at ham college, is spending the vacation with his parents on street Mr. and Mrs. Black Rock holidays Mass. Cyril Sullivan of Wilson street is as- sisting in the clerical work at the mber of Commerce during the va- cation Ford- holiday Bassett A. H. Andrews avenue are spending with friends in of the Boston, by Marietta Cashen and Miss Anna Butler are the guests of M of Washington street Miss Helen Ryan of Reaver is confined to her home by iline o) of Meriden of Southington s Mary Curtin | street Rev. John Mary’s church, anniversary of the past week. Howard Tully on the U. § furlough with street. Walter Nelson of this city ering an er to be basketball quintet Mass. president J. C. Gripp will pre the meeting of the cabinet formed | among the Young People the Methodist church this evening. The annual Christmas tree celebr ion of Stella Rebekah lodge, 1. O. O. will be held at 3 o'clock Iriday after noon in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. Fay, pa his curate at St. ed the thirteenth ordination during of thi . Settle: his mother seaman on Lawlor consid- coach of a in Springficld, | de at | ity of | 5 | Northern MEMBERS NEW YORXK STOCK EXCHANGE Represented by E. W. EDDY 31 West Main Street, City Hall Building Telephone 1840 Niles-Bement-Pond Stanley Rule & Level Stanley Works Landers, Frary & Clark New Britain Machine Bristel Brass Colts Arms North & Judd Scovill Mfg. Co. American Brass 50 20 shs shs shs shs shs shs shs shs shs shs FINANCIAL NEWS MARKET STRONGER ON BERLIN NEWS Wall Street Brlghleus at Reply to President’s Note { Southern Ry Southern Ry Studebaker Texas Oil Third Ave Union Pacific United Fruit Utah Copper U S Rubber ( U S Steel U S Steel pfa !\'n Car Chem { Westinghouse Western Union Willys Overland pfd. . vall ingly listle: of dropping of prices including marines | and U. S. Steel leading at recessions ! of one to two and one-half points, while Alcohol, Crucible Steel and Mex- | ican Petroleum vielded sympathetical- | holders Iy. Off-setting features, including a | five point gain in Ohio Gas and in the | obscure specialtieg attracted little at- tention. In the second hour again, some tial levels on St.—Trading hr‘("\n\e exceed- lack cutside interest. A general | American Br Has Been Fairly Ad tive Today—DBristol Brass Stocl Are Hoveful. The ery local Guite up a i the list hardened |+ ontoond _was f stocks rising above ini- ' gy . \‘\“ :nm North & a larger volume of busi- =93 ex-dividend ness, but hefore mid-day this was di strong in New sipated largely as a result of the re- covill wi current weakness of marines. Bonds 83.0-410 were firm Br Extreme with oils many | this the stock market Americ: tle 5 airly has n bee Brag Niled active 4 Judd was quote] Marlin Arms wa York and closed 53 580-600, Standa and Colt’s . 810-88 1S in demand at 6 ed price eager The directors meet shortly an| are hopeful . thg Wwill vote to do something in tk of an increased capital stock d extra dividend. today { sold Serew, Bristol Ss v 66 the instances concern will stockholders gains of three to five featured the mid companied by reports of ment in the Mexican Elsewhere prices gradually on publication of Germany's of peace overtures. points ssion, ac- an adjust- situation. they hardened | | ine renewal | Dee. High a2 11 26, T.ow 897% 11 1916 | e close | DEATHS AND FUNERALS 90. | — — 111 921 66 Am Beet Alaska Gold Am Ag Chem Am Car & Idy Co. Am Tce Am Am Am Am Am Sugar . ... Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Cop A TS Fe Ry ( Baldwin Loco B & O B RT Beth Steel ... Butte Superior Canadian Pacific Central Leath (‘hes & Ohlo C‘hino Copper Chi Mil & St Col F & I Cons Gas Crucible Distillers Sugar Owen Connelly. Connelly, one of 86 | known Irish residents of the cit 30% i passed away at the New Britain Ge 47 eral hospital last evening, following 108% | long illne He was about 70 yea 78 of age and for many years was e 105 | ploved by Lande: Frary & Clar entering the local Institutio deccased was an inmate of Tome for the Aged in We artford. He was a member of Rev. W. A. Harty Branch, A. O and Daly council, K. of C. A brothe| { who lives in Ireland, and two niec in New York, i | Owen the bel Can Loco Smel pfd | Prior to the Mary's jp H 823 500 Gustave T, F. Kosswig of 118 onc of the leading Gérma of city, died at his hom morning following a weekl He was a native of Germa; has resided in this city for marn 4 { years. A Dbookbinder by trade, M| % { Kosswig worked for the Thompso 343 | comps which conducted a busine; 50 * | for ral y later becoming cor 16914 ¥ with Travelers Insuran Kosswig. Ave Rockwi venue, of the | illne Steel Sec pfd e Electric Rub pfd Erie 1st Gene Goodrich Great Nor Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Tnspiration Kansas City Kennecott seve 1 cted the an w ieties of his of many Germa and heid afice i arious B son H. Kosswi William Dixon neral will be hell mo: ta € a member in ty He me S0 Cop oW ker oring cremation Doris . Mackelin. of held Steelo for C & Hudson. . Cons NH&HRR 51 N Y Ont & West.. 29% Pacific .1101 Nerfolk & West. .. 138 Doris Tlizabetl from her 1} reet at 2 o'cloc Rev. G. B. lll chnr("h funeral | Mackelin v home, 172 | yesterday afternoon | of the Swedish Bethany o Iidwin N. Lewis of New York, form- | erly of tk vity, will preside at the | annual dinner for collegians at the Y. | C. A, Thursda noon. There will | be a business session of the students | preceding the banquet. Bathrobes with at Wilson's.—advt. | | slippers, hait price | The pupils of will be given a ment in Turner the German school Christmas entertain- Hall this evening. For publi paratus orations the various fire Chairman E. G. the allowing department Christmas dec- there will be open house at houses this week. Babcock of the safety board has extended a general invita- tion to the men and women of New Britain to inspect the fire quarters. In recognition of bers of the fire and police depart- ments were allowed an hour and a half off for dinner, Yesterday. in the fire houses call men substituted Tor the regulars during the dinner inter- mission. the ap- purpose of to inspect the and note the Christmas, mem- Pac Mail S § Co. 21 Penn R R .. 561 Peoples Gas .109 Pressed Steel Car. Ray C(ons Reading Rep 1 & Southern 2114 | ciate Interment was in F 5614 | cometery. 109 | 264 e 103% | S com... 791 7 | Pacific 3, airviey 767 help We wish to express our de all our friends for all their sympathy during our time MR. AND MRS. E. M an| sorroy “ARTER Conrecticut Trust and Safe beposit Co. A STRONG, RELIABLE CORPORATION organized and qualified through years of efficient, trustworthy service, to act as Conservator, Guardiana Executor or Administrator. CAPITAL $750,000. SURPLUS $750,000 Cornecticut Trust and Safe Deposit Co. M. Il WA PLES. Pres't HARTFOIID, CONN. e o e e