New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 10, 1917, Page 9

NEW BRITAIN DAI LY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGOUST 10, 1917. - $3 4 MONTH NEEDED T0°AID REFUGEES ‘ "Situation in Armenia and Syria Becomes More Critical e New York, Aug., 10.—The following telegram just received from the heart of the refugee area of Armenia gains interest and authority because sent by *American Consul Smith of Tiflis who has been indefagigable in his labors. The despatch was given out by the American committee for Aarmenian and Syrian relief. “Estimates place number of Ar- menian and Syrian regufees in Cau- casus at 250,000, Eastern Turkey 4100,000. Total slowly increasing by \ newcomers, 250,000 of these without employment, large proportion women and children. Our committee anx- ious to branch out into work for Vezidee and refugees. Minimum es- timate necessary for individual three dollars per month. In order to meet needs of situation minimum estimate 500,000 dollars per month. Condi- tions reported in previous telegrams | Bow more acute. Strongly urge need of support of fatherless children in their homes, 5,000 now on our list, about 15,000 others require immed- iate help, widows as well as children; thuis aided, families keep intact; no funds available at present for this department. Weaving of clothing Compton and Miss Susan W. Orvis are now on their way to take up the work for orphan girls and others wiil be sent as fast as the right kind of persons volunteer and money is made available. Th> rebef agents are glving a great deal of thcught to the problems cof repatriation and rehabilitation, which must find an early solution. BERRY TIME IS AT HEIGHT OF SEFASON material for refugees now going on | in Alexandropol, Erivan and FEtch- miadzin. tarting orphanage for 300 boys in Exivan, boys over ten being “selected good intelligence and sound physique with reference to quick training of leaders in industry, agri- culture, and education. Will opeun Birl’s orphanage if women supervisors sent out. Other industrial work be opened in Camarloo, Novoobayasid, Ashdarag and other centers. ,Medical rglief department in Erivan now car- ing for mnany old and sick, and new- born babies; need great in other >nters. Repatriation postponed on ount local conditons. Send new workers at once as follows: One doc- tor and nurses. Two ladies for or- Harry White for agricul- me man well trained for ¢ technical industrial work. four general workers. Wa hut not less than the follow- ing sums be Sent immediately for the departments indicated. Repatria- tion, $1,000,000; fatherless children in homes $500,000; industrial reliet $500,000; animals $150,000; orphan- ages, $100,000; individual; total $3,- | 100,000. If possible that arrangements could be made to send out machines, loogms and engines for weaving wool would greatly help to meet needs of coming winter and be of pérmanent value establishing industry. Beneficial both to refugees and this country.” Three women representing the American ‘board of Foreign Missions, RIPE TO PICK. Rough straw sailors with high with crimson Velvet ribbon, from the top of which dangle luscious ripe strawberries and their foliage. i Cily Items Lisle Hose, all colors, 1215 at Bease- Leland’s.—adwvt. | ..Miss L. E. Rothfeder has returned | from a two weeks' stay at Edgemere Park, L. I, and New York City. —aavt. Sport Shirts 45¢ at Besse-Leland's. —aavt. Marriage licenses were issued. yes- terday to Carl Peterson and Nellie | Nelson, both of 49 Linden street, and to John Rannsford of Bigelow street &nd Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox. Genuine B. V. D. Ution Suits 69c crowns are modish when strapped | Big Millinery bargains. M. Seibert. THE CURRAN DRY GOODS CO. END OF SEASON SALE on Ready—to:Wear GARMENTS Pongee Silk one-piece Dresses, 87.'98 value. To close out $2 98 . Wash Skirts in Fancy Sport Novelties at half price—To close out. A lot of fine Voile Shirt Waists that are worth $2.00, $ 1 69 $2.25 and $2.50. Tocloseoutat ...........euu.... . Georgette Silk Shirt Waists, all good models. Most ail $3 98 sizes. Waists worth $4.98 to $6.98. To close out at . [ BIG VALUES IN HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR. Women’s Union Suits, fine ribbed goods. A ‘garment that 29 is worth 45c today. To clean up at.............. [ Women's fine Lisle Hose in black, high spliced heels and double soles.” A good 29c value. 3 PAIR Extra special at ............t. 170’ 506 Men’s fine Lisle finished Union Suits, 79c value, To close out at .... . Men’s extra fine Lisle Half Hose, 39c value. To close out Wl o 25¢ Men's Negligee Shirts, made of fine Poplin and Cheviots, $1.50 89 value. To close out . ] C 50 dozen more of them. Women’s fine Nainsook Night Gowns. 79 $1.26 value. To clean up at . R R A e Cc Children’s Gingham Dresses, sample models for Fall. $1.50 98 value. Special at ............. [ ADVANCE SALE ON WOOL BED BLANKETS AND COMFORT- ABLES This is a grand opportunity to purchase a good quality of Woel Bed Blankets at less than you will have to pay for Cotton ones later in the season. Big special in Bed Spreads, full size heavy Crochet Bed $ l 39 Spreads, $2.00 value. Special at . ANNOUNCING FREE DAY One day each month will be designated as Free Day. All those holding purchase re- ceipts of the lucky day of the month we an- nounce will please come in and get their monéy refunded, and keep the merchandise -bought. ‘Watch this newspaper and our win- dows for the lucky day, which will appear on the 1st Friday of each month. REED JEWELRY C0. 164 MAIN STREET e Mrs. Harry .H. . White,. Mrs.- Carl! at Besse-Leland’s.—advt. SALE STARTS SAT. 9A. M THE S. W. MENUS STORE < 398 MAIN STREET ht the entire stock of Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings, amounting to $4,852.70, from A. Petraskaus, New Britain. The Price paid for the stock is 80 low that we have determined to treat the glillil: ‘:f ll)\?:v% éét:i:na;r; f’i:icnit; with a SALE unparalleled in the history of the city. The stock mainly consists of the celebrated Hamilton Brown and Endicott Johnson Shoes for Men and Womien and the Arrow and Monarch Shirts with all their merits of good quality. The prices asked for in this sale will positively be 10% lower than Mr. Petraskaus paid for it to the manufacturer. We have tried our best for you in this sale. What our best is, you must see to believe. e e e et O e L e S YOUL TSy See YoNDETIC This Coupon and 5c will entitle the holder to B. V. D. Union Suits, guaranteed original first FEXTRA SALES FORCE TO GIVE : YOU PROMPT ATTENTION 160 paitrs of 28c Carpet Slippers in all colors 500 pair Ladies’ White Buttbn and Lace Can- and sizes 5 vas Shoes and Pumps 750 ~ This Coupon will be good for 10c with any purchase of 50c or moore. 5 1 7c OPPORTUNITY for all Men to buy a pair of Oxfords at a prices positive- 1 bottle of Shoe Polish. 69 3 COLORS C ¥} SALE OF 1200 MEN’S | SUMMER SHIRTS 1y never offered at before in New Britain. This lot con- sists of genuine Russia Cordo. Calf, either English bals or Tomorrow D T A PO ST T A e E 6c Blucher styles, in all sizes. Every pair guar- $2 75 . A ) o ‘Woven and corded Madras, Reps and High Grade Count Fabrics, anteed, $5.00 and $6.00 standard prices, at . . Coat models, soft cuffs attached. An opportunity to lay in next Sum- 2 S - 3 e o o $2 75 A lot of Men's Black and Russia Calf Shoes and Osfords. All high grade MEN’S $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50.SHIRTS . makes. This lot has sOme with the genuine Neolin and Rubber soles. Buy AR e G br s a pair and save it for next year. It will pay you. Now-a-days women want full value. We have picked out 300 pairs of ladies’ gun metal, patent leather and tan vici Shoes and Oxfords to offer them to you at $1.00 a pair. If you really want to save money, come and look this lot over. .The pur- chase will follow. 880 pair on sale at $l.00 The product of a manufacturer who makes nothing cheaper than $1.50 Shirts. They are Stiff, laundered cuffs, plain negligee and plaited bosoms. There are about 20 dozen silk bosom shirts in the lot. Don’t miss it for ... 92c Speci airs Gun Meta d lace - 2 o offSer Motal Button an 7 5 c—A lot of 500 pairs of white canvas button or lace Shoes & Pumps. Every 75 ¢ Shoes. English bal or blucher style. These shoes pair a guaranteed value at $1.50 & $2. W1l be sold Sat. and during sale at. formerly retailed at $4.00 a pair. $2 39 Ladies’ White Kid and Buckskin Pumps. Plain or Colonial style. Come and $2 2 5 . o ks 490 Men'’s Sport Shirts from 14 to 18, with plain or colored col- Price q pick a pair R I P S G lars to match. A wonderful value at the price A beautiful assortment of Heavy Silk Tles. A good large 69 shape, formerly 80ld at $1.00, 8t ................... [ All our 65c and 75¢ Ties will be sold during this sale at ........ 490 CHILDREN'’S SHOES Men’s Genuine Cordo Calf Shoe. The . Emerson and Marshall makes. For- SPECIAL—A lot of 800 pairs, Black Vid, merly sold at $7.00 and $8.00 25 Russia Calf, Pat., White Top, Havana a pair, at .. P 5. Brown, Grey Top and many other com- binations. Every pair worth 97 from $1.50 to $2.00 pair ....... c Children’s Sandals and Play Oxtords. Sold before at $1.25 a pair, Sizes from § 1-2 to 2, Special at .. 766 BOYS’ SHOES. ences. Trery pate gaarameca $1.29 | ! SPECIALS SPEC]ALS Boys’ Scout Shoes with the genuine Elk B. V. D, Union Butts, 8% ,....coveeureerseneennanenn.ns.. 69¢ ‘:‘:“6""’"’“' KO LI Hi] $1.95 Big Boys’ Gun Metal Button or$1 9 5 Ladies’ Pearl and Battleship Grey, Brown Lace Shoes. Sizes 21-2 to 7. . . and Champagne Shoes with colored cloth 190 Lisle Hose, all COIOTS ,vvvvvevnvnrrronnnnrenn.,, Boys' White and Brown High tops to match. $6.00 12Y%%¢ 84c Black Viet Lace, 10 inch Boots with high Louis heels, inserted illumi- $2 95 num plate, at ..... Ceees . Ladies’ Havana Brown and $2 9 5 Russian Calf High Lace Boots . (A bargain for double this price.) Men’s Black and Tan Elk Skin ::l; Szzntashoes, $3 value at $ l -95 210 pairs of Hamilton, Brown Gun Metal and Russia Calf, Button and Lace Shoes. $0.00, Spocas sale price.. - 9335 398 MAIN STREET NEW BRITAIN CONN. | THE S. W. MENUS STORE | { 250 Sillkc Hose, All COIOTS 1\ 0vevvseersnensensoeneesnnnn,. 15¢ i