New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 18, 1917, Page 7

NEW' BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1917. (Store Closes Fridays at Noon, Until September 14th, Inclusive) Wouldn't You Like a Nice Cloth Suit for Traveling or Early Fall Wear? All the more so when you can save many dollars on a selection made here now. Every Suit in stock is at a most phenomenal mark down, and - the value you can get at $12.50, $18.50, $25.00 and $29.50 together With the attractive models will astonish you, than Half their former prices. would have them, right up to Fashions last mandate. “HALF OFF,” Yes, and many at less The materials and styles are all that you Come make choice. THERE ARE COATS TOO, all kinds, Cloth Coats, shower proof mix- tures, Velour Coats, Silk Coats, Storm Coats, thing you want, and at the lowest possible prices. HAD YOUR SKIRT MADE? If you have a dress Skirt made to you measure now at $1.75 for the making, over the cost of your material, we will give 75c of that amount to the “Red Cross” socicty to help their good work along. You can select Colored or Black Wool Dress Goods, Linen Auto Dusters, any- ‘Wash Goods, Linens or whatever you wish, and above the price of the material selected we will make a stylish, good fitting dress skirt for $1.75 that will fit and please you well. Remember that 76c of that amount goes to Cross if you order within the next two weeks. Pleated Skirts to order for $3.00 above the cost of material. Skirts over,$1.75 for the making. ing to the “Red Cross.” COOL GLOVES the Red On all We will give half of the cost for mak- The latest novelty for Summer wear, is a “Niagara Mald” White Silk Glove with turn over cuff of old rose, navy, ‘canary or other pretty colors. Have a 160k at them. They are priced $1.50 pair. ‘White Silk Gloves of “Kayser” and “Niagara” mak priced at 59c to $1.15. Chamoisette Gloves, of “Kayser” make, two clasp white ones, priced very special at $1. -HAVING AN AUTOMOBIIL{E DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN 00 pair. , two clasp style YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PUICHASED OF UB. Belirn News WILLIAM BULKELEY 88 YEARS OLD TODAY Will Observe Anmniversary in| Quiet Way at His Home T0 ATTEND BANK MEETING on Beach Two Automobiles Collide ‘Swamp Road—No One Injured— Kingo Doing Fine—St. Paul's Fes- tival to Be Held Tonight. ‘William Bulkeley, one of the oldest and most respected citizens in the town is today .observing the 88th an- niversary of his birth in a quiet way at his home. He was born in the same house in which he now resides. Because of his age he has not ap- peared in public so much of late years, but nevertheless is still a staunch and sturdy old gentleman. He will be the presiding officer at a meeting of the corporators of the Berlin Savings Bank of which he is president. The meeting will be call- d at 2 o'clock today. In commemoration of the event and wishing to show their esteem for their leader the employes of the Berlin Savings Bank have purchased a heau- tiful bouquet of cut roses which were presented to him this afternoon. WILLIAM BULKELEY. William Bulkeley, William Bulkeley, and one of the leading residents of Berlin, was horn in this town July 17, 1829. He at- tended the local academy and a pri- cate school taught by Rev. Joseph Whittlesey, and at the age of eighteen began to assist in his father’s busi- ness. He has always resided at the old homestead, an attractive estate of 25 acres but owing to other business activities he does not devote much time to its management. He has serv- eq, as president of the Berlin Savings Bank since the death of Alfred North, the former president, in 1892, His judgment in business affairs is much respected and he has heen ap- pointed administrator of more estat than any other man in Berlin. His | in son of Colonel | | given disposition is modest and unassuming and as a public official he always car- ried out the convictions that he was a servant of the people. Like his father he was first a Whig and then a Republican, and he was the last man in Berlin to vote the Whig ticket. In local elections his policy is to vote for the best man irregardless is seen from the fact that both parties of party affiliations and his popularity seen from the fact that both parties have endorsed him for the office of town clerk . In 1866 he was chosen representative, the session meeting at Hartford. P. T. Barnum was also a member that ar. Mr. Bulkeley served ten years as registrar of voters, three years as collector of taxes ,and fourteen years as town clerk and treasurer, having been first elected to the latter office October 4, 1886. He is a member of the Congrega- tional church and ecclesiastical soci- ety and in his younger vears he was prominent in Sunday school work, serving vears as librarian. The public library in Berlin, formerly a private library, is much indebted to him, as he was one of the promoters of the movement to revive and remodel it Everyone is invited and urged to be present. If the weather is inclement this evening the affair will be postponed until tomorrow or the first good night. cordially Briefs, Miss Frances Martin of Amherst has returhed home after a visit with Misg Mary Hart. Clarence Ralph of East Berlin is accredited with the honor of having picked the first ripe tomato in this vicinity. The Young People's society of the Berlin Congregational church will hold a raspberry festival on the church lawn, July 26 at 6 o’clock. Mrs. Edward Dolan and Miss Dolan were visitors in East Berlin, Monday. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kind- ness shown us by our friends and neighbors during our sorrow, caused by the death of aur beloved mother, also for their beautiful floral tributes. DORA H. and LEWIS R. BECKLEY, on the present plan. . Automobiles Collide. An automobile owned and driven by Frank Hakim of 413 Center street, Meriden, containing his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Hyde and their son, Joseph Hyde, all of Meriden, collided with another machine owned and driven by Frank Chiodo, of 107 Arch street, New Britain, about 9:20 o'clock last evening on the Beach Swamp Road near Donnelly's brickyvard. Every occupant of the two cars were in- jured, but slightly. Both cars were damaged considerably. At 9:20 the New Britain police were notified that an accident had occurred on the road to Berlin and that two women had been injured. The am- bulance in charge of Policeman Gus Hellberg and Joe Kennedy was im- mediately dispatched to the scene. On their arrival they did all that could be done until the local author- ities were notified that the case came within their jurisdiction. No serious injuries prevailed as the result, minor lacerations and abrasions being the general rule. Dr. Griswold attended those who were hurt. Kingo Doing Nicely. It was reported from the New Brit- Hospital this merning that Joseph Kingo, who was injured vesterday, was doing nicely. Kingo, who works at the Berlin Construction company received a laceration of the left hand vesterday when a heavy meta] girder fell on him. He was ain General at once rushed to the aforesaid hos- | where it stitches St. Tentative plans which have been the works for several days to make this vear's lawn festival to be by members of St. Paul’'s par- ish a greater event than in past vears, have all been completed and the affair will take place this eve- ning on the church lawn. Music will be furnished by St. Paul's T. A. and B. drum corps and a first class entertainment will be on the. program. ‘“Queen Sheba” will play an important part in tonight's program. In connection with the en- tertainment end of the affair, the twelve American Kiddies, appearing at Keeney’s this week, will also take part in the evening's festivities. Home-made cake, candy, ice cream pital several was necessary to take in the wound. Paul's Festival. SPIES REPORTED ON WAY TO RUSSIA TO KILL KERENSKY ALEXANDER £, KERENSKY Petrograd reports said that Ger- many was sending 700 spies into Rus- sia to attempt the assassination of Minister of War Alexander F. Ker- ensky, General Brusiloff and other Jeaders. A strong bodyguard was ficials. | From now on wherever Kerensky | travels the most rigorous precautions will be taken. General Brusiloff's the necessity of guarding their lead- er. These two men are responsible more than any others in Russia for the success of the Russian drive in Galicia. Their tireless work in urg- ing Russia to an offensive and in making the arrangements as to sup- plies and munitions which have ren- dered that advance successful has greatly cemented all factions in Rus- and other delicacies will be on sale. Llil' Plainville News)| TITLES NOT CLEAR ON BUILDING LOTS Tax Collector Has Liens on En- tire New Britain Plaza Tract MAKE WAR ON PLANT PEST Property Owners May Lose Places Through Negligence in Settling Tax Bills—Auction Sales Planned by Collector—Baseball Players in Ser- | It vice—Briefs. Owners of building lots in New Britain Plaza are liable to have their properties sold at auction because of their negligence in the matter of pay- ing taxes, according to information gleaned in an investigation made by Town Clerk R. C. Usher and Tax Col- lector W. J. Hemingway. Not a per- son owning property in this section has a clear title to his land, records in the town clerk's office show, and on every lot tax placed. Tax Collector Hemingway is prepar- ing to advertise the sale of consid- erable land in Plainville to get money to cover the taxes. While liens have been placed on property every year for a long time when taxes have not peen paid, the collector has been len- ient with the owners and has given them long periods in which to make a settlement. Those who have failed to take advantage of his offer as a result will be compelled to settle in full immediately or their holdings'will liens have been be sold under the hammer. In many instances the land in ques- tion is described on the records as a building lot and the collector has never been able to locate the owners, letters sent to the addresses given on the town clerk's books being re- turned by the postal authorities. The lots were bought at auction sales held here a number of years ago when land developers operated in Plainville and seemingly the owners have de- cided to let them go by default. Collector Hemingway and Town Clerk Usher have spent several days. examining the records to get the cor- rect boundaries for advertising the sales. In connection with their ex- amination they discovered that there are liens on every lot in the section known as New Britain Plaza. Apparently the owners believe they have clear title, as many of them pay their tax bills each year. They have not settled, however, for the pediod between the time they bought the | property and the date of the transfer of the deed. As a result it was neces- sary to put liens on the land for at least one year's taxes. In cases where it appears that the tax was not paid through ignorance of the status of the property, the cbl- lector is preparing to send out let- ters explaining the case and quoting the law necessitating the sale of the land when payment is not made. Within a week Mr. Hemingway has made plans to post notice of the sale of nearly fifty building lots. He has placed liens on them annually for tax bills, but, as the owners show no disposition to make a scttlement, he is compelled to sell them to raise the money due the town. Baseball Players in U. S. N. Reorganization of the Foresters’ baseball team is planned in the near future, the changing of the winning combination being necessitated by the resignation of the plavers who have responded to the call to the colors and are now, or soon will be, in the service of their country. Two of the team’'s most men were called this week to the naval training station at Newport. Francis Skelly of the outfield left yes- terday and this morning Catcher Judd Wadsworth started for the Rhode Island station. The men have been of great assistance in the victorious games recently played and their de- parture will weaken the team. reliable immediately ordered for all-these of- | military staff has been impressed with ; Cassidy is to be shifted to left field while Donahue will play in the right garden. For Wadsworth's place the team has secured Si MacDonald, for- mer captain of the Hartford base- ball nine and one of the best men in the state. McDonald made his debut with the team last Sunday. The club is expecting to play the Independents of Waterbury next Sun- day afternoon at Allen’s field. Only one game has been lost during the season, and the new combination will make a vaiiant effort to keep the rec- ord clean. War on Plant Pest, Owners of gardens in various parts of the state have started an organized effort to resist the invasion of the new plant pest which for several days has been threatening to destroy the potato crop. Amateur tillers of the soil were out in large numbers last night and today to banish the insects that their weeks of work in their gardens might not go far naught because of the ac- tivities of the pest. The insects are strangers to local farmers and in many gardens they had done considerable damage. Ordinary spraying has been useless in the fight | against them as they clink under the leaves where they have been safe from the poison. A solution of nicotine and soap, diluted with water, which was recom- mended by Connecticut agricultural experts, is being used by the local gardeners in destroying the invaders and it is thaught that with careful spraying danger from the insects will be minimized if not entirely elimi- nated. There are over a hundred gardens in town in which potatoes have been planted this year and a crop failure Specialists in Silks and Dress Goods C. S. HILLS & CO. AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS HARTFORD SUMMER DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS . Our Suit Section is replete with the most wanted Garments that have been designed for The newest in Taffeta Dresses, in Summer Waists, in Wash Skirts and and early fall wear. Coats, ¢ ] summer in Motor AND COATS WE OFFER A SPLENDID RANGE OF TAFFETA DRESSES This season’s very latest models, some with soutache braid trimming, Dresses entirely of Taffeta and others in 'faffeta and Georgette combined. NEW Excellent values for $14.75, $18.75, $22.50 and $25.00. LINE OF SUMMER DRESS WAISTS In fine quality Georgette Crepe, and crepe de chine, white, flesh, maize, and light blue, the very lat- est style features, particularly good value for $5.98. STYLISH WASH SKIRTS IN ALL THE POPULAR FABRICS Gaberdine, Linon, Linen, Poplin and Cotton Crepe, all white and fancy sport stripes and other designs, serviceable Skirts for $1.98 and up to $5.98. We are having a big demand for our stylish Silk Jersey Coats. colorings—rose, green, purple, copenhagen, and white, a very smart model for only $12, LINEN, TUSSAH AND PALM BEACH CLOTH MOTOR CO! In the natural color, and in the new models, and very practical for Motoring THE LATEST—SILK JERSEY COATS . They are to be had in the latest 2.95. Other grades. TS and Outing wear. Coats in Linen for $12.95, others up to $18.75. PARASOLS AT JUST HALF REGULAR PRICES That is the story and it needs no further comment. Stock includes the best styles of the season, plain colors and fancy, also for rain and sun. Come and Get First Choice. REDUCED PRICES ON SUMMER WASH FABRICS New line of Oxfords and Poplins for ..... . . 39c yard Beautiful quality Voiles for only 3 15¢ yard Better grade of Voiles, special for .. .21c yard Fine quality Madras for A ..28c yard Genuine Japanese Crepe, new designs .23c yard Silk Tussah, Pongee and Tub Silks Silk and Cotton Mixtures and Crepe de very special for SUMMER \VOOl; DRESS FABRICS—REDUCED PRICES TO CLOSE silverbloom Suitings, 32 Sale Price 44-inch Navy and black Mohair, 54-inch mixed Wool, Palm Beach Suiting, in three shades only Sale Price . 54-inch all wool Jersey Cloth in all the most wanted colors, vard. Sale Price inches wide in new sport stripes for outing Skirts and Suits, value 75c¢ yard. . .. 5 . 49c yard £ .75¢ yard .....$1.19 yard Coats and Suits, real value $3.00 N... $2.45 yard would be an expensive disappoint- ment. Await Alcorn's Decision. Local authorities are expecting a decision before the end of the week from State's Attorney Alcorn regard- ing the disposition of the case of Her- man Harris, who is in the Hartford jail awaiting trial for the murder of Frank Tanner, who he stabbed to death on July 4. They believe that in- stead of waiting until September Mr. Alcorn will bring the accused to trial hefore the June term of the court, which has not vet formally adjourned, in order that it will not be necessary to keep the four men held as material witnesses locked up all summer, They are in custody on charges of breach of the peace and their hearing has been put off until next Saturday to give the state's attorney an opportun- ity to decide whether the murderer will be brought to trial at once. The men, all of whom are negroes, are an irresponsible lot, and the au- thorities fear that if they are released I they will leave town to avoid appear- ing at the trial of their associate. With the Chautauquans, Song and magic will be conspicuous features of the program to be given at the camp grounds tonight in con- | nection with the annual Chautauqua assembly now in progress. Miss Edna M. Kimball will give a musical recital at 7:15 and when she has concluded Fred A. Eldred will entertain with magic and mystery. Both people are capable in their respective lines and the Chautauquans are anticipating a most pleasant evening. Mr, Eldred gave a demonstration of his art this afternocon before a large audience which was fascinated by his mysterious tnicks. The Chautau- quans were also entertained this after- noon by Miss Virginia B. Carrington and Miss Marjorie M, Chandler who gave a musical recital. Over a hundred people are Tnow quartered at the “little city in the woods” and there is a large attendance at the variaus sessions. The classes organized vesterday also have large memberships and the students'are tal.(- ing a most encouraging interest in their work. Brief Items. The Women's Relief corps will meet tomorrow afternoon in the Forest- ville school house to do Red Cross work. The corps plans to furnish a bed for one patient and all the mem- bers are invited to take part in the work. With Rev. J. T. MacDonald officia- ting the wedding of Miss Gertrude Hemenway of North Washington street and Francis LeVasseur of Broad street will take place at 5 o'clock this atternoon in the parochial residence of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. After their honeymoon. the couple will reside on Whitink street. Pythian lodge held an interesting meeting last evening in Odd Fellows' hall. The rank of page and esquire was conferred on candidates. Delega- tions from New Britain and Forestville lodges witnessed the degree cere- monies. The funeral of Mrs. W. C. Lester will be held tomarrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from her home on West Main street, Rev, J. W. Denten, pastor of the Advent Christian church, will officiate. Interment will be in West cemetery. TO RENT—Room with board, home comforts. Mrs. Geo. Martin, North Washington St., Plainville, 7-14-3dx Notice, AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE—Reason- able rates. Day .or trip. V. D. Glynn, Plainville. Tel 122, T-14-tg STRIKE., ICE ME Danbury Drivers Want More Pay— Fined For Assault. Danbury, July 18.—Twentv-one of the twenty-six drivers employed by to join them one of the strikers saulted a fellow emplove last nigh and in the city court today was fin ten dollars and costs. the Danbury Ice company are on strike to enforce a demand for an increase of pay from $3 to $3.60 a day. In an attempt to get the company’s ice house workmen in and stables Buy an Indiana truck.—advt. Fish AND § ; FRIDAY | Specials BRI e e S RN TR B FRESH SHORE HADDOCK ............In/Q c SLICED HALIBUT STEAK ...........Ib 25¢ FRESH SWORD FISH................Ib 25¢ b lOc b 17C 23c Good Cooking Compound 2 lbs 3 9 C l BRISKET CORNED BEEF . Ib 1 6 C LEAN POT ROASTS e lh lsc YEARLING LAMB.CHOPS ............Ib 24C 17c 15¢ MOH. BREAD FLOUR. .. .1-8 bbl sack $1 65 . THURSDAY PP aCE=E MOHICAN: I MARKET YELLOW TAIL FLOUNDERS CAPE BUTTER FISH SILVER SALMON eee.db FRESH OPENED CLAMS COD FISH MIDDLES LARGE SALT MACKEREL ....cacn &C Fresh York State Eggs doz 40C Alaska Pink Salmon ... .can Champion Brand Tomatoes Nc 3 can Sunbeam Wet or Dry Shrimp .........can 15C I 8c 19¢ 17¢ 9¢ 25c 15¢ 19¢ 8c Domestic Sardines inoil ......can ( Mohican Pure Cocoa ;-1b tin Bewley Sifted Peas ... .2 cans Dinner Blend Coffee ......Ib Sweet Juicy Oranges . . .doz Green or Wax Beans ... .2 qts Large New Onions . .4 Ibs "Solid Head Cabbage .hd THE POPULAR SHOE STORE . Our Mid-Summer Clearance Sale of Discontinued Lines In Women’s Pumps and Colonials, $3.00 to $4.00 Values. 2 9 Priced at, per pair ... . . . . - .. 01 Included in this lot are Patent and Dull Leather Pumps, some with colored cloth tops, Cuban spool and Louis heels and a good as- is a sortment of sizes. At the present high cost of footwear this golden opportunity to secure a pair of stylish Pumps at prices less than they could be purchased at wholesale today. On display inside our storc, h lSHBERG 941T lfainShgfim?l;lmflrd ommemmmm—)SK THE CLERK FOR S. & H. GREEN STAMPS Sy