New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1917, Page 9

270 i NEW BRITAIN DAILY " HERALD,. REMEMBER, WE OPEN NOW AT 9 A. M,, INSTEAD OF 8:30. * Buy at Our Big January Cost Sale If You Want to Make Savings On the Goods You Parchase Just think of having chance to seleet at cost anything you wish in this big stock of ours. That is what you can do here now, for, with but @ few exceptions wheré the makers will not let us break price, everything in our store is yours for cost. way for another twelve months. Such another chance will not come your So join the throngs that are crowding our store at this Great Annual Sale, and make the money savings that are to be had at every turn. Enthusiasm runs riot. The and hundreds of them. Take Notice of BOYS” WEARABLES The Rough and Tumble life of a sturdy boy brings hard usage to his clothing, which has to be renewed much oftener than parents would like. This Sale gives chance to supply boys' needs at a much slighter pull at the purse strings, than at ordinary times, LONG OVERCOATS—Broken sizes from 10 to 17 years. bargains are big Garments valued up to $10.00, with choice of the lot for $5.00 each. Some Dandy Coats among them. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1917. Plainville News THREATS OF STRIKE AMONG THE FIREMEN Members of Hose Gompany Want Norton to Continue Chief SEEK PAY FROM STATE Fire Commissioners Will Consider Chief’s Resignation Tonight—Hose Company to Meet—Lodges Install Officers—F'unerals This Afternoon. Interesting developments in connec- tion with the resignation of Minton A. Norton as chief of the fire depart- ment are expected tcnight when the hose company and the board of fire commissioners hold separats meetings to take action on the matter. The fire- men’s meeting will be their regular monthly session. A special effort has been made to prevail upon the mem- bers of the company to be present, as the grievances of the firemen, which were brought to a head by the resignation of the chief, are expected to be thoroughly aired. Wholesale resignations on a scale AGENTS FOR STANDARE PATTERNS Mail Orders Carefully and Promptly Filled. Store Open for Business at -9 A. M., instead of 8:30. You should take Advantage of the Reductions of Our GREAT JANUARY SALE There are positively the greatest values that we have presented in.years taking into consid: tion the advance in Manufacturers’ prices. Most Wonderful Values in Coats that you have ever had occasion to participate in ONE LOT OF COATS oy $12.95 ONLY The materials are fine quality Wool Velour, Salt's Plushes, and other fide wearing fabrics. ONE LOT OF COATS FOR ONLY ONE LOT OF COATS FOR ONLY ...cto0ceeceenecocaaccseas FOR ONLY $16.75 ONE LOT.OF COATS $18. ONE LOT OF OOAT: o $22.50 $25.00 Th 75 colors are navy, green, brown and burgundy. The styles are the very latest and there is a very comple line of sizes. after a few days be so good. January Sale Prices on Suits Suits for $12.95 formerly up to . oo . $25.00 tee....985.00 January Sale Prices on Dr ‘Wool Dresses for $5.95, value ‘Wool Dresses for $8.95, value up to . If you have not already seen this stock of Coats lose no time as the assortments will nof Red $8.95 and $10.95 Suits for $17.95, formeriy up to . Suits for $25.00, formerly up to ........ Suits for $35.00, formerly up t0 ......... LONG PANTS SUITS ranging in size from 17 to 22, reduced for the Cost Sale in this way. Suits that were $23.50, now $17.50 each. Were $20.00, now $15.50 each. Were $18.50, now $18.50 each. Were $15.00, that could be characterized as a gen- eral strike of the “smoke-eaters’” are predicted in the con.pany’s ranks un- ‘Wool Dresses for $18.75, value up to Silk Dresses for $12.95, value up to . Silk Dresses for $18.75, value up to .. ...$45.00 ..$59.00 now $12.50 each. Were $12.00 and $13.60 for $9.50 each. TY-THREE OVERCOATS, some of them beauties, in sizes 34 to 38, reduced from; $23.00 to $17.50 each. From $20.00 to $16.50 WE'VE each. From $18.50 to $15.00 each. Well worth while to look them over. FLANNELETTE PAJAMAS, 6 to 18 year sizes, one and two pilece styles, made right, and reduced from $1.50 to $1.19 each. From $1.25 to $1.00 each. \$5.00 each. From $1.00 to 85¢ each. From 76c to 65c each, SWEATERS SELLING THIS WAY:—Shaker Knit, Others were $5.48, for $4.50 each. Regular $3.98 Sweaters, for $8.25 each. Regular $3.50 Sweaters for $8.00 each. $6.50 kind for Regular $3.00 Sweaters, for $2.50 each. And the $2.50 Sweaters, for $2.00 each, HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEFPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF O& Berlin News SUPREME COURT HAS - ALL ELECTION FACTS Beckley-Alling Controversy Air Before Highest Tribunal b TORESTERY' INSTALLATION | ~=rerr o e | prtinerals of Mrs. Ducy Hunt and Mrs, ‘Oarrie Bennett Pollard Held This [Afternoon—Midnight Disturbers at | »the Depot—Briefs. One of-the first matters that came o the attention of the supreme court yesterday in the third day’s session of the January term was the contest in- ‘volving who was legally elected first ® selectman of Berlin in Jast October’s lelection. Willard I. Alling, the re- 4 blican nominee for the office was declared elected by the moderator of the election and because of the declaration, Norman L. Beckley, the nominee on the democratic ticket, ap- pealed to the superior court, claim- that ballots cast for him were "fllegally rejected and that he should ‘ been declared elected. A re~ ount of the ballots was held before f* Judge Joseph P. Tuttle. On an exami- nation of the rejected ballots Judge ‘Tuttle ruled that certain of the bal- lots should have been counted and fwith the ocounting of these rejected iballots which Judge Tuttle held fo thave been legally cast, a decision was ched whereby it was ruled that Mr. Beckley was entitled to the office. Ac- orfing to the moderator's announce- ment there were 280 ballots cast for EMr. Alling and 279 for Mr. Beckley ibut on Judge Tuttle’s recount the de- sion was that 284 ballots had been st. for Mr. Beckley and 282 for Mr. {Alling. on the ground that Judge Tuttle erred holding that the ballots which had n rejected by the moderator were ] ballots which should have been nted. There are six alleged errors @et up and each one of the six treats th different classes of ballots. { Woble E. Plerce appeared for Beckley d Warren B. Johnson for Alling ;4 sfon on the contest was reserved. i e Mrs. Lucy Hunt. € The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Hunt was feld from Hall's undertaking rooms Meriden this afternoon at 2 o'clock th interment in Walnut Grove metery. Rev. A T. Randall of the piscopal church officiated. 2 Foresters Install. At the first January meeting of the esters held in their hall last even- District Deputy W. W. Fagan fr lled ‘the recently elected officers, e Aew member was initiatcd and jJar routine business gono through. ywing are the officers instailed: f Ranger—George . Green, ‘Bub Chief Ranger—David Wilson, Recording Secretary—W. W. Fagan. Financial Seeretary—W. J. Dooley, Treagurer—B, P. Moore. for. Woodward—H. McCarroll. i for Woodward—John Trehy. . Sealor Beadle—E. S. Michaels. | Junior Beadle—Daniel Malarney. ol X Mr. Alling’s appeal is taken | Lecturer—John Fitzsimmons. Trustee—Charles M. Weldon. It is expected that the plans for the mock trial- will be perfected in a short time and that the affair will be put on as soon as possible. When it is staged something entirely different from the usual mock trial will be held but just what that something will be has not been announced yet. Mrs. Carrie Bennett Pollard, The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Bennett Pollard was held this afternoon from the undertaking rooms of the J. M. Curtin Co. at 8 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. E. Rees of the Stanley Memorial church, New tain @nd burial was in Fairview Distarbance at Depot. For some time past there has been a disturbance of some kind almost every night around the Berlin depot and even more so on Baturday eve- ning. The place seems to be sort of a hang out after the saloons have closed for the night and only recently several small fights occurred. Last Saturday evening several Italian men had some young ladies with them and were making their way toward the station when four or five of their countrymen started an attack. For several minutes the road in front of the water tank resembled a section of some European battlefleld but the defence was too stubborn and soon carried the day. Perhaps this has been the most serious affalr so far . but free reign in one will only lead to another and if some precautions are not taken that section of the town will not be a safe place to travel in after 11 o’clock at night. Today at the Churches. Starting at 4 o’clock this afternoon the annual meeting of the Berlin Con- gregational church will be held. The supper in connection with the meet- ing will be served in the church at 7 o'clock and a cordial invitation has been extended to all the people to come and enjoy an evening of good fellowship together. This evening at 7:45 o'clock the union meeting of the Kensington church will be held in the Congre- gational church. The subject for this evening follows: “Families, Schools, Colleges and the Young.” Briefs, J. E. Root, a well known Grand Army member, % ill at his home. Dewitt Riley has returned from a business trip to New York. Arthur Seabury has taken a posi- tion with the National Biscuit com- pany. John Thompson has returned from New York where he visited relatives. Miss Elma Steinman who has been visiting relatives in East Berlin has returned to her home in Cambridge. Jarvis Dowd of East Berlin has re- turned to Wilson College. O. Guiliana of East Berlin is in the New Britain Hospital suffering with bronchial pneumonia, of East Berlin left aranac L.ake where he es. While there he ice carnival which latter part the Milton Gaines vesterday for will visit relat will attend the takes place the month. of Niles Anderson of Farmington road who was operated on recently at the New Britain hospital is improving. Mrs. Lyman Nott is ill at her home on Worthington Ridge. OIL NEAR $3 MARK. Producers Near Pot. of Gold on Rain- bow’s Emnd. * Pittsburgh, Jan. 5.—Pennsylvania crude oil today came within five cents & barrel of the goal for which produc- ers have been contending for , many years, when the principal purchasing agencies announced an advance of ten cents 'to $2,95 at the opening of the market. Other grades were advanced as follows: Mercer, flve cents to $2.85; Corning, five cents to $2.50; Cabal, five cents to $2.20; Somerset, five cents to $2.10; Ragland, two conts to 97 cents. Refiners say that the rapid increase in prices has not brought them a great deal of oil, although there are large quantities above ground. Producers, they say, are marketing as little as possible and they do not expect a rush of oil until the $3 mark has been reached. ARIZONA STARTS ’17 WITH TWO GOVERNOR. GED. HUNT ‘When Thomas E. Campbell, who is called governor elect of Arizona, went to the state house in Phoenix to take over his duties, Governor G. W. P. Hunt, fncumbent, refused to surren- der the office. A ballot recount, which gave Campbell a slight lead, is incomplete, and Governor Hunt told Governor Campbell tnat he could not recognize the latter’s credentials. Af- ter a formal demand for possession of the " executive office Governor Campbell withdrew and will main- tain his headquarters in a downtown office building pending the outcome of legal proceedings to force Govern- or Hunt to give up the office, The meeting between the two gov- ernors was strictly formal, and the conversation was conducted princi- pally by the attorneys. The post of- fice department has ruled that mail addressed to the governor of Arizona shall be livered to Governor Camp- bell at his temporary office, but that mail addressed to Governor Hunt lnhall go to him at the capitol. less the commissionors succeed in straightening out the difficulties which seem.ingly exist between them and the chief. The firemen are anticipating action disapproving of any move which would make the selection of a new chief necessary, ard they will probably communicate their wishes in the matter to the comnissioners dur- ing the evening. Members of the board apparently are anxious to have Chief Norton re- consider his action, although they do not admit that they have been at fault in their relations with him. As commissioners, they ‘claim to have certain rights and dictation regard- ing the conduct of the department, it is their contention, should come from them alone. When they do not con- cur with the head of the department in opinions relative to equipment or any other matter, it 1s thelr claim that the matter should then be ended. The firemen’s princiral complaint concerns what they term the negli- gence of the commissioners. The board, gghich consists of II. C. Thomp- son, chairman; Hugh Floed and James Simpson, it 1s understood have not met since they organized a long time ago. The members set forth that the chairman has nover called them together, probably because of the belief that things were running satisfactorily and they had no busi- ness to transact. Plainville’s fire department has been regarded as a highly efficient one for a town of this size, and the citizens in general are not anxious to have any unpleasantness between officials which might result in lowering the standard. Several of the company's most experienced men have declared their intention of surrendering their badges if the chief leaves. They are extremely loyal to him and they ap- parently are sincere in their determi- nation to quit unless things are run on a basis more satisfactory to them. The fire commissioners are expected to make an effort to retain the chief and action along this line wili prob- ably be taken at their meeting. Seeks Pay From State. Having acquiesced to the wishes of the charity board of New Britain re- garding Plainville's paying for the expenses of the funeral of Owen Kelly, who was killed by an automobile near White Oak a few weeks ago, First Selectman Johnson has forwarded a statement to Comptroller Wehster and has asked for reimbursement from the state. The hill sent to the capitol is for $22.50, the amount allowed for funeral expenses for state paupers ‘While Kelly died in New RBritain, the officials of that city claimed that as he lived in Plainville it was up to the local selectmen to see that he was buried. He had worked at the trans- fer station for about two weaks, and the sclectmen refused at first to look after his body. The remains were kept in an undertaking establishment for a few days, the officials of both towns claiming they were not re- sponsible for his burial. Selectman Johnson finally agreed to have Plainville assime the burden of expense attending the burial, althouzh he would not admit that the duty was legally his. The facts gathered in the investigation of Kelly’s death showed him to be a state pauper, and the selectman does not anticipate that e will have any trouble in getting reim- bursement from the comptrelier. Todges Tnstall. With Department TInstalling Officer Pratt of Waterbury and Mrs. Chloe A. Warren of this place in charge, the officers of Newton Manross post. G. A. R, and the Woman’s Relief Corps were inducted last evening, both or- ganizations holding a joint meeting in Grand Army hall. J. Favette Douglass again took the obligations of commander, a bosition which he has held for several terms. There was a program of entertain- ment during the evening, and refresh- ments were served. Officers of Sequassen lodge, L. 0. O. F., elected for the ensuing term, took the obligations last evening from Dis- trict Deputy Frank G. Osborne. The installation exercises attracted a large attendance. The elective officers of the organ- jzation are: Noble Grand—Burton S. Norten. Vice Grand—DMorris N. Green. Recording Secretary—Willinm McKe Financial Secretary—Frank G. Os- borne. Treasurer—Ralph E. Morrill. With Rev. H. I Bodley of New J. January Sale Prices—Undermuslins & Corsets Despite the advance in Manufaoturers’ prices you will find our January Sale reductions a revelation—a Stock of Undermuslins is new and fresh and the standard of qual- ity is the highest, . GOWNS. Gowns of fine Muslin and Nainsook, low, round, V and high neck, Hamburg and lace trimmed, $1.25 value. Jan. Sale Price 84c. Gownd of fine Nainsook and Muslin, high, low and V neck, daintily trimmed, $1.650 value. Sale Price $1.14. Gowns of superior quality in Nalnsook, all daintily trimmed. Reg. $2.00 value, sale price $1.54. Reg. $2.50 sale value, price sale value, price value, sale price LONG w'an SKIRTS. Fine Muslin, trimmed with deep flouncing of Lace and Hamburg. $1.25 value, $1.50 value, $2.00 value, $2.50 value, $3.00 value, sale price 84c. sale price $1.14. sale price $1.54. sale price $1.84. sale price’$2.44. genuine surprise. Our COMBINATIONS. Reg. $1.00 grade, for this sale, 74c. Reg. $1.50 grade, sale, $1.14. Reg. $2.00 grade, sale, $1.84. Reg. $2.50 and $38 this sale, $1.54. ENVELOPE CHEMISH. of fine Nainsook and Dainttly trimmed. Reg. $1.25 value, 84c. Res. $1.14. Reg. $1.54. Reg. $1.84. Reg. $2.44. OORSET OOVERS. $1 and $1.26 values, price, 84c. $1.50 value, sale price, $1.14. 50c value, sale price, 48c. 29c value, sale price, 25c. These are in fine Nainsook daintily trimmed back and front. for this for this grade for sale price, $1.60 value, sale price, $2.00 value, sale price, $2.60 value, sale price, $3.00 value, sale price, sale January Sale Prices| Laces & Embroideries 18 and 27-inch Flouncings;| regular 76c quality, Sale Prie 490 yard. / Linen Edges and Insertions; regular 10c quality, Sale Pric 50 yerd. Crepe de Chine Hdges, B inches wide; regular 89c qui ity, Sale Price 19c yard. ‘Wash Braids for trimming; values up to 19¢ yard, Price 50 yard. Colored BSilk and Mohah Breids; values up to 39c yard, Sale Price 10c yard. Cream and White Oriental| Laoce Edges, 4 to 6 inches wide;| regular 35c quality, for 160 yard. o One lot.of Filet Rdges, § 5 inches wide; regular 100 qual- ity, Sale Price 5¢ yard. * Cambric Bdges, 3 to 5 inch~' es wide; regular 19c quality,] for 100 yard. Hmbroidered Drees Patterns, ‘white and colored, at just Half Price. ! One lot of Colored Vellings; 25c quality, Sale Price 10c yard. MARABOU SCARFS AND MUFFS TO CLOSE AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. Britain officiating, funeéral services for Sylvester N, Ryder and his wife, both of whom succumbed to pneumonia during the week, were held this aft- ernoon at their home on Farmington avenue. Tt was Plainville’s first double funeral in a number of vears. The Ryders were old residents of this place and had many friends, a faot attested to by the numerous . floral tributes at their funeral. The burial was in Fairview cemetery, New Brit- ain. The funeral of Mrs. Burton Buell, who died Wednesday in Hartford, was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank T. Wheeler. Rev. W. P. Downs, rector of the Episcopal church of Bristol, was the officlating clergyman. Oak Hill cemetery, South- ington, was the place of interment. Object to Increase. That a fifteen mill tax rate is am- ple to pay the running expenses of the town for the flscal year is claimed by certain property owners and at the town meeting next Monday night they declare they will resist any effort to raise it. According to the budget prepared by the selectman a fifteen mill rate may produce enough revenue to pay the bills, although the margin will be too small for comfort. For that reason there has been sentiment in some quarters for the addition of a quarter of a mill which would raise the revenue by a few hundred dol- lars. Others claim they would not object to making the rate 153% mills for safety sake. Some of the items in the budget are declared by the low tax rate advocates to be high and if properly pruned would show that there will he a bal- ance after paying all increasing the rate. The amount involved in the case small that it is not expected to cause much of a disturbance at the meet- ing. An additional half mill means but 50c on $1,000, and while it would draw on the resources of the vidual taxpayer only to the extent of $1,200 to the town's-income. The selectmen will not urge in- creasing the rate, however, and will have no objection to the town voting a fifteen mill tax. TFrom other sources an addition may he suggested but the indications are that it will meet with some opposition. Sextet of Girls. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Teachman of Broad street, are receiving ‘congratu- lations on the:birth of a daughter last evening. The couple have six dren, all of whom are girls. Brief Ttems, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morse of ‘West Main street, New Britain, have announced the engagement of their son, Luke S. Morse to Miss Mary Bates of Broad street. No date has been set for the wedding. Franklin counct]l, O. U. A. M. wiil hold its annual meeting this evening in I. O. O. F. hall and will elect offi- cers for the ensuing term. The Plainville Young Men's club’s basketball team had an easy time with the Ploneers of South Manchester last evening. In the game played in the Town hall the visitors were defeated 78 to 11. The South Manchester boys have a good rating in basketball circles but they showed poor form last night and Plainville had no trouble with them. The local boys will play in New Britain tomorrow night, hav- ing Company E for thelr opponents. Next Thursday night they will meet chil- the Violets of Hartford in the Town hall. Gy Paul Cunningham was seized a fainting spell while at work in Trumbull plant this morning. was attended by Dr. C. W. M and was later removed to his ha The directors of the Plan Young Men’s ¢lUb will meet this ning and will decide as to wi they will retain Alfred Schade of N Britain as physical director. young man has held the place un a temporary appointment. The rectors are understood to be satis with him and he will probably asked to remain. LOST—-Sunday between New Brif and Milkdale & coll 2 inch Reward. Notify The ‘H.,R. Wi Co., New Britain, 1-8- REQUESTED—Please bring b borrowed tools. L. J. Dow, Pl ville, Conn. 1-5- —— THE POPULAR SHOE STORE FOOTWEAR ELEGANGE bills without of an individual property owner is so | indi- * a few paltry dollars it would add over | | A beautiful Fawn Suede Lace Boot, 8 1-4 inch pattern, plain toe and leather heels, special at, pair We are nowshowing a few of the newest sty]es that will be in vogue this coming Spring.and Sum- mer. A lustrous Patent Colt Lace Boot, 8% inch pattern with Dark Brown Suede top, Plain toe and Louis heels, moderately priced at $6 .50 $8.00 A handsome two-tone Boot of black kid with light tan suede top, in lace, 8 1-2 inch patterns, leather Louis heels and with imitation perforated tip, $6.50 priced at, pair .... A Tan Coco Calf (very dark shades) lace Boot, 8 1-2 inch pattern, with imitation perforated cap and Louls heels, at, pair .. $7.00 May We Show Them to You ? AISHBERG --THE SHOEMAN-- 941 Main St. Hartford ————=-ASK.THE.CLERK FOR S.-& H. GREEN-STAMPS