New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 29, 1917, Page 7

! NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1917. Beautiful Array of Autumn Silks NEVER HAVE THE SILKS BEEN THIS SEASON AND WE COLORS AND DESIGNS. HAVE A PROFUSION MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN OF THE WOMAN WHO HAS SOME PARTICU- CHARMING LAR SILK IN MIND CANNOT FAIL TO FIND, IN OUR LARGE AS- SORTMENT, JUST THE WEAVE AND DESIGN THAT SUITS BOTH HER TASTE AND HER PURSE. THE LEADERS FOR THE SEASON ARB CREPE METEOR, CHARMEUSE, CREPE DE CHINE, CHESSE, MESSALINE, SOCIETY SATIN, SUBLIME AND GEORGETTE. OF EACH MATERIAL IN STREET AND EVENING SHADES. ALSO HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF THE NEW PLAIDS, SATIN FAILLE, SATIN DU- SATIN RADIANT, WE HAVE A BIG VARIETY WE STRIPES AND FIGURED SILKS WHICH ARE SO FASHIONABLE FOR WAISTS, GOWNS, LININGS AND TRIMMIN GS. YOU MUST SEE OUR STOCK TO APPRECIATE WHAT A WONDERFUL ARRAY OF BEAUTIFUL MATERIALS, COLORS, AND PATTERNS WE HAVE FOR YOUR AP- PROVAL. At Our Wash Goods Department We have a nice assortment of in pretty ¥Eden Flannels stripes and plain sleeping garments, soft shirts or nice for ladies’ waists, 22c per yard. etc. Serpentine Crepe. line of this material which comes in all colors and a varlety of patterns. dressing Only 25¢ per yard. Makes nice monas, etc. Kimona Flannels, an extra large assortment of pretty patterns at 17¢ per yard. Figured Flannelette, nice dressing Fleeced on the inside. Priced 25c wide, waists, makes per yard, HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE PROMPTLY RECEIVING i patterns, || Chine in a full colors. Fine for men’s or boys’ at 58c yard. ' finished. ‘We have a nice also plain colors. | 25¢ yard. sacques, Kki- material. checks and plain for kimonas, didly. 36 Percale, house sacques, inches dresses, ete. pretty patterns. | yard. DELIVERY FOR ALL DRY GOODS Japanese Orepe, We have it in stripes, men’s shirts, waists and dresses. 25¢ per yard. very good quality. have a large range of exceedingly Makes dandy house | dresses and aprons. 36 Inch Cotton and Silk Crepe de range Nice for separate walsts and dresses, of colors. Ginghams, 32 inches wide, Scotch A large assortment of patterns in tiny checks, up to large plaids, plain and fancy stripes and Your choice at real imported Suitable ladies’ Wears splena colors. We Priced 20c per NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PU ICHASED OF Us. | ville shall remain a Piainville News ‘WET' OR ‘DRY’ 15 THE QUESTION To Be Decided at the Election Monday (JOHNSON VERSUS HART Vote for First Selectman Will Prob- ably Be Close—Receipts From Ball Game Will Go Into Tobacco Fund— At the Churches, ‘With less than 48 hours left before the polls open at 6 o’clock Monday morning interest in the coming elec- tion is increasing by leaps and bounds. Enthusiasm runs high among those who are candidates for election as well as among those who have a voice in Monday’s session. The two big battles of the day will be fought by candidates for first selectman and to keep Plainville in the wet column as it has been for almost 20 years. William S. Johnson, present se- lectman of the town, is the republican candidate for re-electlon. William C. Hart has been chosen by the demo- crats as the one man to give the present incumbent of the office a stiff fight. Both men are well known and each has a large crowd of followers. Each party predicts victory for its respective favorites. These two men opposed each other at last year’s an- nual election, Johnson winning by a slight margin. The salient feature of Monday's session will be the decision made by popular vote whether or not Plain- wet” or be made a “dry” town. Advocates of the license party are of the opinion that liquor will still continue to be sold at the local emporiums legally after November 1. Advocates of the “dry” party state that the election will be a walkover for them ana that John Barleycorn will be ostracized indefi- nitely. John J. Splain, the well known Berlin Ne\;vs SELECTMEN ISSUE ANNUAL REPORTS Year Finished With Balance in Town Treasury DEMOCRATS ARE HUSTLING| |+ Criticize Methods of Economy—Col. Jarvis Boosts Alling and Lewis— Austrian Missionary to Speak at Kensington Congregational Church. 4 Reducing the town debt by $3,000 and coming through the year with a balance of $1,203.63 are some of the features of the annual town report as issued today by First Selectman i‘Willard I. Alling. Temporary loans of $15,000 for running the town af- fairs were made from the Berlin Sav- / ings Bank and paid during the year. The town bonds outstanding are $76,- 000. Past due bills totaling $2,- 295.31 were also paid. Economy was shown in repairing the roads, -but $2,744.68 being expended along this | line. A recapitulation of the disburse- ments totaling $40,883.05 follows: Disbursements. Past due bills .... -$ 2,295.31 County tax ... 542.52 Bmallpox case . 287.50 . Auditors .. 50.00 [Assessors . 248.76 Board of relier “ee .. 45.00 Health officer supplies .... 115.68 Registrars ceenn 320.00 .. Belectmen’s salaries F Y 856.91 'own clerk, fees and sup- P R R AR R . 206.75 'rown treuurer salary . 195.81 Personal tax enrollment . 75.00 Rate book ...... . 25.00 Military enrcllment - 18.00 Tax collector .... PR 645.76 Fire warden ... 41.30 Tree warden .. 13.50 Premium town officers’ R 60.66 Police, July 3-4 7.50 Accounting system 104.40 Clerk finance board 25.00 Interest orl bonds. ... 3,120.00 Interest on temporary loans 820.65 Town bond, paid...... 2,000.00 ..... . 479.68 3,357.22 k4 Military Connectlcut Na- tional Guard ...... . 410.60 L Town of Middletown, taxes. 11.76 rb and gutter, Berlin St.. 700.00 '1azt.man, expenses. . . o 04 fbrary donations ... 100.0 priin Veteran ASSOCl&hOn. 40.00 | Pnt of voting places...... 40.00 ‘Wwn hall expenses iupplies .. 78.30 “~ide poor . 535 #ne poor .. 358.37 wirs town rouds 2,744.68 ‘ge matertal 329.73 4 material . 813.30 e road repairs .. 294.70 ric lights, Town hall 16.70 ric lights, Kensington road bridge ......... 33.30 Berlin Village Im- vement society .. o 30.00 ; . Village Improvem nt clety ....... s 30.00 ergency F‘und o vusif 25.00 ¢ Return of births and deaths 6.25 Almshouse supplies ....... 43.46 Almshouse board . . 354.50 | Printing ..... .. 340.38 Damage by Dogs . i 33.00 Telephones ....... .. 45.81 Total $40,883.06 Treasurer’s Report. Town Treasurer Francis H. Shaw received for the year 1917-18, which was brought to a close on September 10, a total of $67,693.36. After making disbursements of $66,489.73, Mr. Shaw had a balance of $1,203.63 in the treasury. This is $187.17 more than he started with the year before. A summary of his receipts in full fol- low: Balance from last year. .. Cash from dog licenses ... Cash from High school tiu- -$ 1,066.46 268.05 '2,500.39 tiom .ii..i..iiiiitiiae Cash from High school transportation . 499.82 Cash from horse sold. . 15.00 Cash from Julius Collins .. 102.00 Cash from rent of hall .... 52.00 Cash from liquor licenses . 1,950.00 Cash ; from highway com- missioner .. .. 71.15 Cash from water rent .. 25.00 | Cash from Circus license 7.00 Tax on stock . . 3,860.64 Pool licenses . IREERERE 40.00 School tuition, Town of Rocky Hill ............. 92.00 School tuition, Town of Cromwell ............. 133.78 Rebate on High school tui- BON 6oadboanooobonn ot | | Rebate on telephone Common school grant . deceased I Civil list funds, soldiers .......oveecrien 150.00 Civil list funds, state pau- pera. S 559.88 Funeral expenses, unknown man e 3.75 | Repairs on depot road . 99.01 | Rebate school tickets, Conn CO. .cociecccencnnacanss 14.00 ; Rebate on car PIATE) ks 2.57 Rebate on interest 49.156 Investment tax, 'Vlartin Weber . 8.00 Rebate F. N. Bacon .. 5.70 Rebate, dog damage . 63.00 Rebate, Town of Rocky Hill .....c.0000000 26.25 Rebate, Luke Foiren . 26.00 Berlin Savings Bank .. 15,000.00 Town court, fines and costs 1,163.38 Charles F. Lewis, list of 1914, personal ......... 34.00 Charles F. Lewis, | 1915, property 7,198.56 Charles F. Lewis, 1915, personal 370.00 Charles F. Lewis, H 1916, property ......... 27,848.11 i Charles F. Lewis, list of 1916, property 1,198.00 1 Interest 374.90 | Charles to 1914 576.55 .................. $67,693.36 School Treasurer’s Report. A gratifying report was made by F. N. Bacon, treasurer of the school ; board. Much commendation was heard | about the excellent manner in which the report was compiled. The re- port shows in detail the aims, pro- , Bress, and results accomplished dur- i ing the year. A total of $24,256.67 ! 0 | indebtedness of the town. ) was expended in running the schools, The largest item -in the budget was | the teachers salaries, amounting <o $10,788.14. | The following children had a per- i fect attendance record, East Berlin school, Mabel Cody, pupll, Miss Lil- ( lian Ginsberg, teacher; Beckley school, Roy Barrows, Rose Paul, Frank Paul und Annie Paul, pupils, Mrs. Minnie { Bacon, Miss May Straubinger, ‘~ach- ers; Worthington school, Harry Gould, Mary Kenney, Lita Cowles, Ruth Foiren, pupils, Miss Edna G. Bugbee] and Miss Annie H. Scollon, teachers; | Blue Hills school, Constant Nighol. pupil and Miss Evelyn R. Strong, | teacher; Kensington Grammar school, ‘Willis Ronketty, Frank Zepedelli, | Frank Anderson, Dina Baignoli, | Robert Moguliski, Mafelda George and Bernard Ives, pupils; Miss Helen O’Brien, Miss Nellie T. Keena, Miss Anna Sabonis and Miss L." Adele Bas- sett, teachers. Communication Received. The following communication was | received from Col. Charles M. Jarvis | this morning: Editor New Britain Herald: “There has been much in your Ber- lin columns of late about town af- fairs, much that is true and much | that is not true. “The report of the selectmen is out this morning. Without drawing any disagreeable comparisons between the old and the new, without re- flecting in any way an the nominees of the democratic party for select-| | men, here are a few facts that are ap- parent and which should interest the taxpayers. “First—During the past year the selectmen have paid old debts of the town to the amount of $2,295.31 (see page 4 of report.) “Second—They paid $3,000 of the (This does not include the regular payments of $2,000 on the bond indebtedness. See third item on page 26.) “Third—They have paid $700 for the gutter on Berlin street. (See page This should have gone into the | expenses of the previous year. “Fourth—They are (in round num- bers $2,700, better off in cash than they were at the beginning of the year when compared with the pre- ceding pear. ‘See treasurer’s report of cash at the beginning and end of town year as shown on page 21.) “Now then, fellow-citizens, this shows a net gain of about $8,700. In other words the town officers, I figure have saved us $8,700 in the management of the town affairs dur- ing the year past. Taxpayers, is it advisable under these circumstances te make any change? “Every citizen must sooner or later pay the taxes assessed against his or! her property. Nothing is to be gained ! by delay. Look at the tax report of Charles F. Lewis on Page 28. I ven- ture the assertion that Mr. Lewis by his returns has established himself as the best tax-collector we have ever had in the Town of Berlin. Why Change? “CHARLES M. JARVIS.” Democrats Hustling. ‘With but two days left before elec- tion, the democrats were busy today boosting their nominees. In com- menting upon the report issued by Judge Alling this morning a promin- ent local democrat stated that it would help them instead of harming their party. Although Judge Alling came through with a good balance, the fol- lowers of democracy assert that his economy will in the long run cost the town much more. 'The roads they as- sert are in poor condition because of this economy. Henry Fagan, who opposes C. F. Lewis for tax-collector, is confident that he will give the republican nom- inee a hot contest. Mr. Fagan re- cently sold out his place of business in Kensington and is devoting all his time in *rying to place his ticket in the front, onday. If elected, Mr. Fa- gan, argues in platform, that he will | be able to devote more time to office than the present incumbent. Pass $200 Mark. Although all reports for the Soldiers and Sailors Library fund campaign which has been conducted here during the week, have not been made yet, early indications show that approx- imately $210 will be realized. Chair- man Thomas Emerson in discussing the campaign said that all responded generously to the cause. The follow- ing assisted in making collections: Thomas Emerson, Marjorie Moore, Mary Nelson, Mrs. Ora Edgerly, Mil- dred Goodwin, L. Adele Bassett, Ber- tha Wooding, Lita Cowles, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Louis Goodrich, Rev. Carleton Hazen, George Sullivan, Frank Han- ford, Claude W. Stevens, Robert Gra- | ham, C. B. Baldwin, James Thomson, Georgiana Kelsey, Mrs. Harry Dowd, Rev. C. F. Dodge, Emily Brandegee, Mrs. T. B. Wickwire, Janet Honniss, Dwight Rogers, Edna G. Bugbee, An- nie H. Scollon, Mrs. Manfield, Lester Deming, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, Rob- ert Fiske, Mrs. G. F. Dodd, and Grant Wickwire. At the Churches Berlin Congregational church—Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor. Regular morning services will be held tomor- row at 10:45 o’clock. The pastor will deliver a sermon on ‘“‘Religion from the Heart.” The Sunday school classes will convene at noon and the Senior Endeavor society will meet at 6:30 o’clock in the evening. Kensington Congregational —Rev. Carleton Hazen, pastor. John F. Porter, who was classmate of Rev. Mr. Hazen's, while they at- tended the Hartford Seminary, will deliver the sermon at the regular morning worship tomorrow at 10:45 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Porter was a mis- sionary in the City of Prague, Aus- tria, for over 26 years. When this country broke relations with Ger- many, Rev. Mr. Porter and his wife and daughter returned to the United States. Mrs. Porter and daughter will sing in the Bohemian language at the services. The Sunday school church Rev. classes will meet at noon. Rev. Mr. Porter will be the speaker at the Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 o’clock. Kensington Methodist church~—E. F. Lounsbury, pastor. Regular serv- ices will be held tomorrow at 10:45 o'clock. The Sunday school will meet at noon. There will also be rally exercises of the Sunday school at the church at 6:30 o'clock. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic church— Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor. Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart church in East Berlin at 9 o’clock to- morrow morning and at St. Paul's church, Kenfmgton, at 10 o’clock. Large Crowd at Fair. There wag a*large crowd on hand last eyening on the opening of the St. Paul's parish falr that is being held at the Tabs hall on Main street, Kensington. The entertainment this evening will be furnished by the ladies of the parish. Briefs. Nelg S. Anderson of the Naval Re- serves at New Haven is spending the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson of Farmington road. E. H. Gaines, Fred Hubbard, L. A. Westcott and, Rev. E. F. Dodge of East Berlin hdve returned home from a fishing expedition to Moodus. When asked how many fish they caught, it is sald, that the enthugsiastic follow- ers of Izaak Walton were inclined to be- reticent. But when questioned as to how many fish escaped from their grasp it is reported the fishermen re- lated some thrilling tales, J. R. Smith has returned to East Berlin after a visit with relatives %n Bridgeport. Mrs. P. Porter and Winnie Bensen of Higganum spent yesterday with Miss Ruth Robbins of East Berlin. license speaker, spoke last evening on Central Square and that the ‘“‘wets” still have a large following was evi- denced by the attendance. His talk was interesting as well as instructive and he proved to be a convincing ora- tor. “dry” party who were present ad- mitted that he brought out several good points why Plainville should re- tain her license. These men were John Lamb and Postmaster Prior, two of the strongest advocates of “no license” in the town. The speaker pointed out that dur- ing the years 1890 and 1900 which were dry years, the town increased in population only by 190. During the ten following years, which were “wet” vears, the town added over 600 to its population and judging from the tour that he had made of the town yes- terday afternoon “the town evidently \ was still increasing in population{” he said. Despite reports to the contrary, he stated that the towns of Bristol and Terryville will again be found in the “wet” column. A ‘‘wireless” has been sent through the factories by the men “higher up” requesting the em- ployes vote the license ticket on Mon- day, he said. Continuing he re- marked: “It is an admitted fact that labor is scarce at the present time, that the factories are advertising for help and are paying large wages be- cause they are prosperous but what will happen to local factories relative to securing men if Plainville enters the ‘no license’ column?” Labor conditions is a question which must be handled carefully, he asserted. “Drunkenness will not be wiped out by prohibitive legislation,” said the speaker. ‘“Instead of being able to enter a well regulated hotel where high class stimulants are sold, those who imbibe will patronize the boot- leggers who will infest the town hand- ing out the vilest of poison and call- ing it ligour. The young men, who now enjoy their glass of beer will also consider it ‘smart’ to drink the rotgut which the bootleggers peddle. There is another alternative. New Britain is within trolley distance, as is’ Bristol and other neighboring towns. Those having a desire for drink can board a trolley here and in a few minutes be where ligour of a good brand is sold legally. Instead of drinking one dring and going home they will stay there, perhaps, until closing time, and then bring back a bottle with them. Incidentally this will hurt the local merchants as they will do a share of their buying while in these towns. “Revenues derived from the liquor men by the town amounted last year to $1,900. If these revenues are taken out a certain percentage of which goes into the coffers of the town and the rest to the state, this deficit will have to be made up in other ways. Just how is a question Two of the supporters of the | in uniform. Plainville vote manhood. PLAINVILLE anl PATRIOTISM Do your bit to help win th war by voting no license i Plainville, Monday, October 1st.' Our boys in training have to’ go without booze and it is- un- lawful to sell liquor to a man § Patriotism -requires that" dry to get in line with the Nation in its war- time policy, prohibiting the manufacture of whiskey and conserving food, money and PLAINVILLE NO LICENSE COMMITTEE 4me, 10:45 o'clock. All departments of the Sunday school will convene at noon. Advent Christian church—Morning worship will be held at 10:45 with a sermon by the pastor on the subject, “Untulfilled Predictive Prophecies.” Sunday school will meet at 12:05. On account of the union no license serv- ice at the Congregational church the 6:16 gervice will be omitted. Regular evening preaching service will take (Continued on Ninth Page) which the people of the town will have to answer if Plainville goes dry.” Mr. Splain spoke briefly on the im- provements that had been made in the town during the past few vears and of the moral standpoint of a dry town as compared with a wet town and in conclusion urged those pres- ent to vote ‘“yes” next Monday for Plainville and Prosperity. The final effort of the “dry’ party to put the ‘“‘to rent” sign on the local emporiums will be made tonight when Robert P. Butler of Hartford will speak at an open air meeting in front of the town hall at 8 o’clock. Mr. Butler is a well known speaker and popular here as he spoke at the last business men’s banquet last year. The Philharmonic band of New Britain will furnish the music. To Play for Soldier's Smokes. A ball game, which wil probably prove to be one of the best of the season, will be played tomorrow aft- ernoon at Allen’s field when the locai aggregation will stack up against the Emeralds of New Britain. The game will start at 3:30 sharp and should prove a lively contest. It is expected that a large crowd will be on hand ag the receipts derived will be added to the tobacco fund which will buy smokes for Plainville boys who are in the service. Cunningham and To- basco will be the battery for Plain- ville. At the Churches. Plainville Baptist church—At 10:45 a, m. the pastor will speak of “The Contrast.” The morning service will be followed by Sunday school at 12:05 and at 6 p. m. the Young People's service will be held. At 7 in the eve- ning there will be preaching by the pastor, his subject to be ‘“Things worth while.” Plainville Episcopal church—Morn- ing service will be held at the usual S — State of Ohlo, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes onth thu.t h. is senlor partner of the firm of F. Cheney & Co., doing business in thQ City of Toledo, County and State afore- said, and that said firm_will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, thlu 6th day of Decem- ber, A. D. 1886. ASON, (Seal) Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken intern- ally and acts through the Blood on_the Muacous Surfaces of the System. Send tor testimonials, free. F. T. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. © far o usWpation. A01d b ail Druggists, 75 “ali'a Turnahot Is fair play isn’t it?] you’ve worked hard fo money, now the thing to open an Interest Ag and let your money you. ONE DOLLAR STA AN ACCOUN 4% Semi-Annually We Pay the THE Plainville Trus gress of Plainville. PATRIOTIC RALLY PLAINVILLE SATURDAY EVENING, September 29th Open-air meeting in front of Town Hall at 8:00 p. m. Robert P. Butler of Hart- ford will be the speaker. Philharmonic Band of New Britain will furpish music. i under the cloak of night. that. doing. Vote for PROSPERITY During the past week an effort has been to show why license is necessary to the continued g No attempt has been made impugn the motives or sincerity of those who opposed to license but the claim is now made they are idealistic, not practical. Many other communities have suffered the bitf experience of prohibition that does not prohi They have voted against well lighted saloons, re lated by the public, only to have forced on them a a substitute, bootleggers who skulk around the cq ners, and dark-alley workers, who sell their posios Plainville does not wa Few men move to a town because there is lice there; not many men are repelled by license; but great many consider it a desirable feature. Flainville is going to expand within the next few months and conditions here must be favorable. 2 The greatest appeal that can be made is tp a | man’s public spirit. If you have the welfare of the town at heart you vant Plainville to be up and It’s on the map now. Keep it there. License Plainville Lquor Dealers” Association