New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 1, 1917, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Fridays We Close at Noon, Up to and Including September 14th. Time to Select Your Blankets Now While the Summer Sale Is On And Best Choice to Be Had Our Summer Sale of Blankets is going on right merrily. to look become buyers as soon as they examine kinds and All who come qualities. All purchasers are more than enthusiastic over the values they have secured, and because of their great satisfaction have sent others to share in Blanket offerings, Most all who come are astéonished our at our wonderful showing of kindé and qualities, and find it very easy to make satisfactory selection. FOR SANITARY REASONS, NO GOOD with dainty nicely mohair bound, extra value inches, FINE GREY good size, 72x84 inches, with pret- ty colored borders, bound, and big value for $4.00 pair WHITE BLANKETS, wool finished ones, soft and fluffy, colored borders, 28 s e s e 66x80-inch, and size 66x80 $3.50 pair. BLANKETS of nicely mohair . . » . . . . . - » . » . * LR D BLANKETS FOR TWIN BEDS—White ones of fine daintiest of colored borders, they are sized 64x90 inches, extra long you see, for $7.50 pair. We have other Blankets of all sizes and qualities, white and colored. HAVING AN BEDDING SENT ON APPROVAL. PLAID WOOL BLANKETS, size choice of assorted col- orings, very serviceable, and cially nice for college boy eor girl. Extra good value $5.00 pair. spe- EXTRA SIZE BLANKETS, white ones of California wool with dainty colored borders and mohair bound. Size 78x90 inches, $11.00 pair. California wool The best assortment to be found anywhere in the state. AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PU XCHASED OF US. Beriin News WIDOWED MOTHER DESERTED BY SON Authorities Notified That Elmer Turner Left Home Wednesday MAY HAVE ENLISTED Constable Lawrence Leaves For New Jersey to Arrest Kemsington Man Who Deserted Wife and Family— To Organize Junior U. Food Army. S. States Leaving his widowed mother on 'Wednesday and not having been heayd from since, the town author- ities today began a state wide inves- | tigation to try and locate Elmer ‘Turner, aged about 18 years. The boy's absence was brought to the at- tention of the town officials last night vhen Mrs. Mary Turner, the missing [youth’s mother, called on Prosecutor (William H. Gibney and enlisted his d to help find the boy. Mry. Turner tearfully told Mr. Gib- Iney that she feared her son had en- sted in the army. She has already given one son to Uncle Sam and is [dependent upon her missing boy. According to the story told to Mrs. Turner by Elmer’s companions, he was helping at the Berlin fair grounds when a large automobile covered with banners drove up to the gate. A re- ruiting officer in the car gave a pa- riotic address and urged the labor- ers to enlist. Elmer, who is said to fhave wanted to join the colors on nu- fmerous occasions but was forbidden o do so by his mother, listeded tu he officer’s pleas and decided to en- st and help do “his bit” in licking he Kaiser. When the officer left the roupds, Elmer is said to have ac- ompanied him. Mrs. Turner in speaking to Pros- cutor Gibney last evening very pa- riotically declared that she was sorry | hat she couldn’t give more than one on to help democracy. She said that yhen war was declared against Ger- hany it was she who had urged her plden sor to shoulder a rifle provid- ng her younger son would remain at ome with her. Elmer is well known n this town being an enthusiastic jember of the Berlin Home Mr. Gibney has already not umber of recruiting stations about e state to be on the lookout for the issing bov, and it is probable that, ould he try to enlist, his mother i1l be notified of the fact at once. Sy Dies Suddenly. Mrs. Michael Solomon, aged 24 ars, of Kensington died at 3 o'clock i morning. Because of the wom- s sudden death, Medical Examiner oger M. Griswold was called and fave permission for burial. Besides er husband she leaves two children, nd a father and mother, Mr. and firs. Charles Perretty of Kensington. he funeral will be held on Monday orning at 9 o'clock and burial will e in the new Catholic cemetery, New ritain, 4 Left Wife and Family. Constable Andrew Lawrence of boken, N .J., where he hopes to ar- rest and bring back to this town a well-known Kensington citizen who is alleged to have deserted his wife and family. The -local officials refused to give out the name of the man until after his arrest as they feared that the fugitive would be notified by friends of his pending arrest and would escape the arm of the law. According to Prosecutor Gibney, the alleged deserter, who was em- ployed at the American Paper Goods factory, left his spouse over two weeks ago and has not contributed to her support since that time. A com- plaint was lodged with the authori- ties and an investigation disclosed that the man has heen making Ho- boken his home since that time. Junior U. S. Food Army. Through Miss M. E. Sprague, chairman of the food conservation committee of the women's committee national council of defense, a cam- paign is soon to be launched in this town to enlist every girl in the Junior United States Food Army. The pur- pose of the ‘army” will be to have each girl pledge herself to preserve, salt, dry, can or in some way save over 50 pounds of food before Octo- ber 15 when the campalgn will be brought to a close. Each®girl who joins the food army will be given a button. A special cer- tificate in recognition of her work and bearing the signatures of the gover- nor, the chairman of the committee on food supply, the president of the Connecticut College of Agriculture and the director of the extension ser- vice of the United States Department of Agriculture will be given to every girl who saves a hundred pounds of food. Pledge cards have been placed in the hands of Town Clerk Francis H. Shaw and may be secured at any time. The cards after being proper- 1y signed should be forwarded to Miss Sprague, Extension Service, Connec- ticut College of Agriculture, Storrs. Scouts Hold Meeting. An important meeting of the local Scouts was held last evening at the Berlin Congregational church. Plans for taking part in the Scout Day ex- ercises at the opening day of the fair were gone into in detail. About thirteen troops from New Britain will also take part in the program. An- other meeting will be held on Tues- day evening at the Berlin Congrega- tional church at which time final plans will be completed. At the Churches. | Through, Governor Marcus Hol- | comb’s request, patriotic sermons will be delivered in the pulpits at the Jocal churches tomorrow in honor of the drafted young men who will soon {leave for Fort Nevens, Ayer, Mass. The governor's recent proclamation will be read and special reference will be made of the great honor that has been hestowed on Berlin's citi- zens in being afforded the opportun- ity of helping their country. | “Berlin Congregational Church, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor.—Commun- ion service at 10:45 o’clock. Sunday school at noon. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30 o’clock. Kensington Congregational Church, Rey. Carleton Hazen, pastor.—Morn- |ing worship at 10:45 o’clock, com munion services to be conducted by the pastor. Sunday school at noon. The Christian Endeavor meetings will be resumed on Sunday evening and the topic for discussion will be “My Favorite Hymn.” Kensington Methodist Church, Rev. Y. F. Lounsbury, pastor.—Regular service at 10:45 o'clock followed by Sunday school. The Baraca class will meet at noon. The Junior league ast Berlin left this morning for Ho- will meet at 5:45 o'clock in the af- ternoon and the evening services will be held at 7 o’clock. St. Paul's Church, Rev. J. C. Bren- nan, pastor. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at St. Paul's church in Kensington at 9 o’clock and at the Sacred Heart church in East Berlin at 10 o’clock. State Can’t Take Road. Although a great agitation has been evidence to have the state take the road extending from the railroad station to the East Berlin line, State Highway Commis sioner Charles J. Bennett stated that this would be impossible. The commissioner made it known that trunk lines are the only ones that be taken over by the state and as this road is not a trunk line, part, if not all of the expense of keeping the highway in repair, will have ‘to be borne by the town. Commissioner Bennett said that if a petition was sent in requesting the state aid in keeping the road in repair, and if granted, the state would pay three- fourths of the cost of repair and bp- keep while this town would only have to pay the remaining fourth. It is possible that the petition will be cir- culated within a few days and after a sufficient number of signatures have been secured it will be forwarded to Bartford. in Berlin Briefs. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deming and family have returned home from their vacation spent at Pleasant View, R. I. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ostranskie of Ken- sington. John C. Brennan of New Rochelle is visiting with his uncle, Rev.- J. Brennan of Kensington. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Chowski of Ken- sington are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Frances. Paul Golden of Boston is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Golden of Hudson street. He has as his guest William Darson of Boston. The Berlin postoffice will be closed Labor Day from 9:30 o'clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the after- noon. The barber shops will remain open until noon. 2 P A. A. North and family of East Berlin have returned from an auto- mobile trip to the White Mountains. Mrs. E. P. Cody and children of East Berlin left today for a two week’s sojourn at Westbrook. Miss Margaret Root of East Berlin will spend the next two weeks at Westbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Garner Goodwin and family have returned home from an automobile trip to Boston. Over $100 was realized on the lawn fete given last evening at the home of Major and Mrs. Frank L. Wilcox for the benefit of the Red Cross. BOY GOES BERRYING; DROWNED New Milford, Sept 1.—Arthur Daly, 9, was drowned yesterday ~while berrying. Not returning home last night, search was made and the body found in an ice pond on the farm where his father is employed. A Habit of His Kind. “That new recruit must have been a bookkeeper.” “Why 507" “I just noticed him trying to put his hayonet behind his ear.” Nautically Speaking. (Life.) Friend—What kind of car did yon buy ? Retired Sea Captain—Well, draws about fifty feet of dust ‘displaces half my bank account. she and vesterday ! Plainville News PHONE COMPANY AT WORK ON ROAD Excavation Made for Conduits to Be Filled With Amiesite Developments in Theftg Brought to Light—Plain to Meet Bristol at Al- len’s Field—Dexter’ Cole Again in Toils. An echo of the controversy between the selectmen of the town and the Southern New England Telephone company was heard yesterday when laborers began excavating on Whiting and West Main streets. Excavations have been made from the railroad tracks as far as the soldiers’ monu- ment and to Collins’ restaurant and Sullivan’s cafe. Last fall the telephone company re- celved permissien from the board of selectmen, after considerable dissen- sion, to lay conduits for their wires underground on the two aforemen- tioned streets. However, they prom- ised to relay the amiesite and leave the road in as good shape as they found it. Because of the cold weather the selectmen of the town voiced the suggestion to the telephone company that they wait until warm weather until completing the job., The tele- phone ‘company readily agreed with this proposal ,but not until yesterday was any action taken. Taking advantage of the fact that a number of“the workmen employved by the Rhode Island and Connecticut company, which is laying the road be- tween this place and Forestville could be spared, the telephone company im- mediately hired them and they were set at work. With the aid of the steam cement mixer which they are using, the work will be expedited and finished as soon as possible. That they are anxious to finish the work quick- ly was shown by the, fact that the men worked this morning in the in- clement weather. Citizens of the town will be pleased to learn that the road is to be re- paired. Where the excavation i amiesite and leveled with the rest of the street, making the highway as smooth as it was previously. Cole Is In Again. Not using to good advantage the chance given him several weeks ago | to reform when he was arre haled into court and placed on probo- tion, Dexter Cole fell into the strong arm of the law last evening. He was arraigmed in court morning. Officer this Marino noticed Dexter yes- ! terday .frequenting the streets and | makng a general nuisance of himself, | but refrained from arresting him. | although he warned him that it would be best to wend him way homeward. | Cole was of a different opinion and | paid no heed to the officer’s warning. He was found this morning at 2:30 sound asleep on the stairs at the back of the Aldrich block, and was taken to the Town hall and given a chance to finish his snooze. Miscellaneous Shower. A number of the girls employed at the Trumbull Electric company ten- dered Mrs. Arthur Groth a miscel- laneous shower last evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Coe. During the evening games were played and a mu- sical program was carried out. A buf- fet luncheon was also served. Mrs. Groth was formerly Miss Mary Chuba. Preparedness. In preparation for their inspection by Governor Holcomb next Saturday in Hartford, a battalion drill was held this afternoon in the Town hall start- ing at 2 o’clock. Besides the local company, two companies from New Britain and one from Bristol were in attendance, thus forming a complete battalion. Major Merrill of Bristol was in command of the battalion. The drill, which was one of the stiffest ones held yet, lasted nearly the entire afternoon and was an excellent endurance test. Captain Trumbull of the local com- pany left late his afrnoon for Canada AND LEFT AS FOUND| now taking place will be filled in with | most prices. to you :iat $3.50 and $4.50 is enoufn In other words we are going to enal very smartest style and 324 MAIN STREET, Open Monday and Saturday Ev enings, Announcing Newark Shoes for Women and Misses $350and $450 ATURDAY, all over the United States,” hundreds of Newark Shoe Stores willdisplay for the firsttime SHOES FOR WOMEN, at prices that must make every woman who sees them fairly peam ¥ith joy, at the prc Fancies at SENSIBL. ‘We are going to show you shoes that duplicate the styles of the nsive models shown in your city. We are going to prove to pay for shoes for women. le you to dress in shoes of the save you the need of paying exhorbitant E prices—$3.50 $4.50. Free to each Purchaser Saturday. ospect of beinfr:!ble to buy Fashion's Latest The model shown above is evidence of the chlxmlné styles and beauty we have for Fal! and Winter; we want you to accept this as a personal invitation to come Saturday. A Dainty Vanity Case, containing Mirror and Powder Puff NEW BRITAIN STORE NEAR R. R. CROSSING (257 Stores in 97 Cities.) Allen’s field tomorrow afternoon when the local aggregation will line up agaigst the best that the Brass City boasts of. The game was scheduled to start at 3 o'clock sharp. Elated hy the fine showing they made last Sunday when they gave the pick of New Britain a walloping with a 9 to 1 score, the “home boys” are in fine fettle and a victory was looked for. At the Churches. Plainville Baptist church: The usu- | al morning service, will take place at 10:45 with .preaching by the pastor. His subject will be *“ A Sad Loss”. Departments of the Sunday school will convene at 12:05. At 6 p. m. the Young People's service will be held and at 7 p. m. the pastor will speak of “The. Record. That. Cannot. Be Changed.” Episcopal church: In the absence of the Rector, Mr. C. H. Pasco of New Britain will conduct the service at 10:45. The celebration of the Holy Communion has been postponed until next Sunday school will resume sessions. Hemingway Gets Correspondence Back. W. J. Hemingway of the .firm of Frisbie and Hemingway, which was broken into Thursday evening, - re- ceived a telephome—call this morning from Miss Margaret Callen at the freight depot stating that she had in her possession a letter containing a check which had been found and re- turned to her by an Ttalians. Later the package was returned to its own- where he will enjoy a week’s fishing trip. Before he left he stated that he | would return in time to take the men | to Hartford next Saturday. Plainville vs Bristol Tomorrow. What promises to be one of snappiest games of the season NEUTRALITY IS WRONG In the War of | Thrift vs. Waste You should takes sides If you are for THRIFT, mo- bilize your ®arnings and deposit them with THE Plainville Trust Co. PLAINVILLE, CONN, the will L Bank Hours: 9:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. Saturdays 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 | M. and 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p.m. | | kept ence and checks which had been used and were void. - The letters, when last seen by MF. Hemingway, were in a box where he all his correspondence. The robbers_evidently took them away when they went thinking they were valuable. It was learned thi s morning that | the gneat market of George M. Rich was also the scene of an attempted robbery Thursday evening. The thieves met with’ poor success at the establishment, being ‘unable to get futher than the back room where the storage is kept Clambake Held. A clambake which took the nature of a private affair was held last eve- ning at the home of A. A. McLeod at Red Stone Hill. Start at 7 o'clock with 50 of the prominent men of the town present it proved to be a great success. ' Among those in attendance was C. H. Norton of Worcester, Mass., a former resident of this town. Plainville Briefs. Misses Olive and Vera Frank, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs, Don- aldson, have® returned to their home in Stamford. Mr .and Mrs. Clinton J. Morse and daughter Barbara, and Misses Flossye Taylor and Margery Strong will spend Labor Day with Mrs. Yonkers, N. Y. Rev. and Mrs. Burton have gone to Rhinebeck, New York, where they will spend’a week. With the edlot issued by the com- missioner of domestic animals to go er and proved to be some correspond-. S. R. Hart of | into effect September 4, a number of the residents of the town are playing safety first and have alr pur- chased muzzles for their canines. James Murphy and Simon McDon- ald spent yesterday at Savin Rock. Ernest Morgan leaves shortly for a week’s fishing trip. Misses Mary and Margaret Callen have returned to their home after spending a month in Maine. Corporal Earl Madaley and Private Judd, both of Company L, 102d Unit- ed States infantry, have returned af- ter a short furlough. The barber shops will be open un- til 11, 0’clock Labor Day. NEW RELIGIOUS SCHOOL. Boston Sept. 1.—The establishment of a school to train men and women for religious work among non-Eng- lish races throughout New England | was announced here tcday. The school, which will be opened in Janu- ary at the buildings of the Morgan Memorial, will be known as the New England school for the Training of Christian Leaders. It will. be conduct- ed under the joint auspices of the Morgan Memorial and Boston versity. uni- | Mas STRIKE ON B, AND M, Railroad Does Not Expect 3 Be Af- fected at Once. - Boston Sept., 1.—The strike yester- day of employes in the repair shopa and roundhouses of the Boston and Maine railroad will not cause any . material effect on the operation . of the road, for several days, according to a Boston and Maine official. If an engine breaks down however it will be impossible to repair it and the road will lose its services at a tirne i when the equipment is taxed to the limit in moving a great amount of freight. Approximately 3,000 mechanics have quit work in the various shops throughout New England. They de- manded an advance in wages of 8 cents an hour and rejected an offer of the company to increase their pay by 3 cents an hour. INFORMATION ON SOLDIERS. Boston, Sept. 1.—Committees hava been organized in 289 communities in the state to aid in the work of the achusetts soldlers’ information bureau .BACK TO ROBUST “ STRENGTH Aie you losing your grip on things? Are your health and strength slipping away from you? Have you disobeyed the laws of Nature, trying to force your tody to do more work or have more play than your nerv- ous system could stand? Do you feel that your vitality is being sapped and you are no longer what you used to be? Do the right thing—and do it now! Health {8 too precious thihg to be trifled with. Put aside what you are doing —go and see Dr. Hyde, the Hartford Specialist. a Dr. Hyde has made a name for' himself as a very success- ful Speclalist in Chronic troubles. ‘When you consult him you get the benefit of his vast ex- perience and mature judgment. You will not only find him a reliable specialist, but a sym- pathetic advisor—a true friend. If you feel your health slp- ping away from you—if you realize that you are not what you ought to be—if you have tried other doctors without getting help—don’t hesitate, but go at once to The Hartford Medical Specialist DR. CLINTON J. HYDE 378 ASYLUM ST. HARTFORD, OONN. to 12, 1:30 to 5, 7 to 8; Sundays, 40 to 1 SRR I GO