New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 22, 1917, Page 7

} mittees held at the NEW FALL SILKS FOR ALL 0CCASIONS Silks hold a very strong position in the favor of fashion leaders this season and collection has never been as large and beautiful as it is at present. Extremely lovely new silks for and traveling gowns, in all the beautiful new tones. We are able to mect the vast demand witth Silks of every descrip- tion for every occasion. afternoon, evening A complete stock of Satins, Charmecuse, Meteor, Radiant, Satin Sublime, Society Satin, Fol Georgette Crepe, and many dainty s| lorus, Crepe de Chine, in the New hades for evening wear. Messaline, Fail lle, Taffetas, and Fall shades for afternoon or street wear, The Stripes, Plaids and Figured Silks are particularly smart this season and the color combinations in all the new shades are wonderfully rich. ‘We have a large stock in many patterns, suitable for Gowns and Waists, or to be used in combination with either plain silk or last year’s gown look like new by combining some of this bright silk with it, rge. Make your Many Novelty Silks in Figure and Stripes in Nice Designs for Bags and Fancy Work for Holiday Gifts. DEMONSTRATION OF Mc- DOUGALL CABI In connection with Home Managers’ Week and War-Time Cooking School. Armory, October clusive; afternoons at 2 o’clock. KITCHEN NETS. the Hartford Times At Foot Guard 22nd to 26th In- We are Hartford’s Agents for McDougall Kitchen Cabinets. See them at Foot Guard Armory Any Afternoon Next Week. . DON'T TALK—ACT BUY YOUR BOND TODAY! HAVING AN AUTOMOBIIfE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN 'YOU OAN DEPEND OMN PROMPTLY, RE OEIVING ALL DRY' GOODS PU XCHASED OF US. Berlin News WOMEN CONDUCTING " SUCCESSFUL SALE * $38,000 Mark Reached.in Liberty Bond Campaign Saturday , $1,600 RAISED IN CHURCH| Parishioners Respond to Pleas ot Pas- tors—Woods to Appear in Court— -+ May Bo Charged With Manslaughter | —Mrs. Griswold Injured in Accident. With over $30,000 already sub- gcribed, the success of the second Lib- i erty Loan in Berlin is assured. Al- though it is not believed by those in charge of the campaign that the max- | fmum amount of $80,000 allotted to1 this town will be raised, still confi- dence is expressed that the -minimum will be secured. At a meeting of the women's com- home of I\Irs.‘ of Worthington | afternoon, gratify-. ing reports were made. The $30,000 js the amount raised only by the] women’s committees and does not in- clude the subscriptions of the Boy Bcouts and the men’'s committees. At a luncheon given at the Hartford | Olub, Hartford, this noon, by Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley which was at- tended by the general chairmen of all the near-by towns and cities, a| report on the work done by the local wémen was given by Mrs. Jarvis. The efforts of the Berlin women were greatly lauded and Mrs. Jarvis' re- ;on ‘was greeted with much applause. t Charles M. Jarvis, Ridge, Saturday {s sald that the women of Berlin have done more effective work for the wuocess of the loan than has been ac- complished by the other committees jn*towns with a like population. In speaking of the reports made by Jocal women’s committees, Mrs. Jar- vis said that too much credit cannot be given them. Sacrificing thelr time snd efforts, a thorough canvass was made of every residence, and hun- dreds of bonds were sold. “The women have done splendid work,” sald Mrs. Jarvis, “and too uch praise cannot be glven them. }‘h.y all worked industriously, as is shown by the excellent Tresults ob- tained.” The American Paper Goods com- pany is at present the largest local in- westor in the bonds. It is said that ut $10,000 worth of bonds have been purchased by the concern and | will be placed for sale on easy pay- ments to the employees. Through the efforts of the women, the Paper Goods officlals promised to purchase their; ponds through the local commm_ne instead of buying them in New Brit- ain as in the last campaign. “Liberty Sunday” was a great suc- cess yesterday. Responding to the pa- { the other churches large sales were ported. re- Scouts Active, The local Scouts are also conduct- ing an active campaign for the suc- cess of the sale. With an honor medal promised for the sale of ten bonds, every local Scout is bent on reaching this goal. Bond literature is being distributed and a canvass of every house is being made. Several Scouts are said to have already won a medal. Henry Mildrum, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Mildrum of East Berlin, proved that he is closely to a successful business career, by following on the heels of his father | disposing of $1,100 worth of bonds | and winning a Scout medal Not to Hold Meeting. Although Wednesday, October 24, will be “Liberty Bond Day” all over the country, it has been decided by local committee not to hold a mass meeting here on this day. In- stead the campaign will be carried on | more strenuously than ever in this city, and record sale is expected. It is believed by the committee that bet- ter results can be secured by calling on the prospective purchasers person- ally than by calling a meeting. Woods to Appear in Court. As a result of colliding with Adolph Walentin of Kensipgton late Satur- day afternoon on the Beach Swamp road, and the man subsequently dying in the New Britain hospital of his in- juries vesterday, Harold Woods of Kensington will be in the local town court tomorrow before Judge Gris- wold. Whether a charge of man- slaughter or reckless driving will be preferred against Woods could not be learned from the officials this morn- ing. According to facts that are being collected by the offigials, Walentin was riding a bicycle near the Prentice fac- tory about 5 o’clock in the afternoon when he stopped to chat with a couple of friends. It is sald that Walentin became excited when he saw Woods’ motoreycle approaching from one di- rection and an automobile going in the other. As his two companions stepped to the right Walantine is said to have jumped directly in the path of the motorcycle. He was hurled to the er. The men in the meantime made a hasty retreat and although chased could not be caught. Mrs. Griswold Seriously Hurt. As a result of an accident last night near the Clayton crossing, New Brit- ain, when a machine in which she was riding collided with another automo- bile driven by an employee of the Moran Garage, Mrs. Fred Griswold to- day lies at her home in East Berlin in a serlous condition. Besides re~ ceiving a severe shock Mrs. Griswold Sustained numercus contusions about the body and possible internal injuries. The car in which Mrs. Griswold was riding was driven by Anson A. Mills. his wife and s Lelia Mil Mi: £ thrown from the car and injured. It is said that the cars sideswiped each other and the accident resulted. Both cars were considerably damaged. To Form Liberty Chorus Tomorrow. At a meeting to be held in the Town hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock a liberty chorus will be formed. State Director Stevens of Hartford will be present and will help organize. Chairman Lester Deming of the chorus committee in speaking of the meeting said that ‘“one does not have to be a trained singer to join the chorus. We want the people, young and old, who sing to come and have a good time. All who like to sing are invited to attend the meeting. There will be no voice trials and no dues.” The purpose of the Liberty chorus is to take part in all patriotic cele- brations. Similar choruses are being organized all over the country. It is expected a report by the com- mittee, chosen last week to secure a competent director of the chorus, will be made. Former Postmaster Sick. { While on a visit to his daughter's | home in Springfield, Postmaster Hen- ry L. Porter of Hudson street was taken sick and is today reported as critically 11l. . His wife was notified of his conditign and. hurried to hig bed- side, Saturday. Mr. Porter is one of Berlin’s prom- inent citizens and 1s a civil war vet- eran. He has been postmaster here ground and suffered a fractured skull and numerous contusions about the body. Dr. R. M. Griswold was sum- moned and upon noticing the precar- ious condition of the injured man or- dered him removed to the New Brit- ain General hospital. As the man died in New Britain the case has been turned over to Dr. Harry A. Elcock, medical examiner of that city for in- vestigation. Walentin was a well known Kens- ington resident and was employed at the Berlin Construction Co. He was 33 years of age and single. The funeral took place this after- noon in the Erwin Mortuary chapel at 2 o'clock and interment was in Fairview cemetery. New Britain. Rev. A. C. T. Steege officiated. Pig As a Burglar Alarm. A new use for pigs has been dis- covered in Kensington, namely as a burglar alarm. Yesterday morning, according to a complaint made to the local officials, two unidentified men tried to steal a pig from the sty of Charles J. Johnson of Kensington. A rope was tied to one of the front legs triotic sermons delivered by the lo- cal pastors, hundreds of dollars’ worth . G® bonds were sold. 4 At the Berlin Congregational church, Rev. Samuel A, Fiske made a {gtirring plea and as a result the F‘fllh!oners responded and bought 0] of the swine. The men in their haste | to steal the animal forgot that the pig had a squeal i Hearing the loud snorts and squeals of the pig. Hjalmar, the young son of Mr. Johnson, Investigated. When he saw the men trylng to lead away the for a number of years and was suc- ceeded by A. B. Goodrich who holds the office at present. Because of pleasing personality and congenial disposition, he has made hundreds of friends not only in Berlin but all over the state, and much regret was expressed when his sickness became known. Berlin Briefs. The Home Guards will hold a drill this evening in the Town hall. A meeting of the Kefisington Red Cross society will be held at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Johnson of Kensing- ton, tomorrow. James Corr and Philip Fagan, members of the Naval Reserves at Pel- ham Bay, spent the week-end at their home in Kensington. Allen Dean and Paul Lund have returned to Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass., after spending the week-end in Ber- lin. Mrs. W. B. Hart is visiting her daughter in Suffield. Mrs. George B. Hall of Hudson street and Miss Lillian A. Minor spent veste Camp Devens, where they visited Leon, Mrs. Hall's son. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Pickett were the guests of their son, Edward, at Camp Devens, vesterday. Mrs. A. Borgois and Mrs. G. Step- lar of East Berlin left Saturday for with |Piainville News ARE HOME GUARD EXEMPT FROM TAX? Captain Jobn Trumbull Says That They Are DIFFERENCE OF OPINION Randolph Stewart, Now “Somewhere in France,” Writes to Parents on ‘West Main Street—Subscriptions to Liberty Loan Total $96,000. Are members of the Home Guard exempt from paying the personal tax? This is a question in which consider- able interest is manifested by mem- bers of the organization Also there seems to be a divergence of opinion upon the subject. Paragraph 1 of general orders No. 28, sent out from headquarters of the Connecticut Home Guard by order of the military emergency board, of Which Lucien F. Burpee is president, reads as follows: “In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 91 of the Public Acts of 1915, and of Sections 5 and 24 of Chapter 11 of the Public Acts of 1917, and of Chapter 355 of the Public Acts of 1917, the commanding officer of each organization of the Home Guard shall on the first day of November, 1917, make a certified return of the names of the active members of the Home Guard in his command on that day who have performed the military duty required by law to the selectmen of the town in which such members reside; and each military district com- mander on said day shall make a like return of his fleld and staff offiters, who, being duly uniformed, armed and equipped, have legally performed military duty during the preceding year, and who are then such officers in the Home Guard.” A copy of the general orders have been received by Captain John Trum- bull of Company I, Top Sergeant Gage Kent of the Ambulance Unit, and by John Wade, commander of the Ma- chine Gun battalion. In accordance with the requests set forth in the gen- eral orders, éach of the aforemen- tioned men have made a certified re- turn of the active members in their respective companies to the selectmen of the town. These lists in turn will be included in the enrollment made under the supervision of the selectmen of those who are or are not liable to personal tax. Referring to Sections 6 and 24 of Chapter 11 of the public acts of 1917, it 1s found that these two sections dwell chiefly on those who are ex- cused from paying personal tax be- cause of military affiliations. Some light was cast upon this sub- ject in a talk with Captain Trumbull of the Home Guard He stated that | members of the Home Guard were e | cused from the payment of personal tax. Asked if he was sure that mem- bers of the Home Guard were exempt, | he replied that he thought his state- ment was authentic. In making thé enrollment of those who are liable to personal tax, the se- lectmen will probably place the word “exempt” after the names of those who are members of the various units of the Home Guard, to show that they are not subject to the tax. Stewart Writes Home. Mr. and Mrs. A, W. Stewart of ‘West Main street have received a let- ter from their son Randolph Stewart who is at present ‘somewhere in France.”” Stewart was one of the first Plainville boys to be sent over- seas. He enlisted with Company D in Bristo] in 1916 and shortly was sent | to the border at the time United States was embroiled in the war with Mexico. On his return home last fall he was mustered out with other members of the company to be called into service again last Spring. He was stationed at New Haven for a while before his company was merged into the 102d regiment and was sent to France. The letter which was mailed from somewhere In France on October 1 follows: “Dear Folks: “Am feeling filne. Hope you are all well. I would have liked to see more of England than I did. or course I can tell you more about it when T get back. “It will be better when I learn more of the language here and learn to count the money. I like Amefican tobacco better than that which we get here. “If you folks have sent me any let- ters they will be forwarded to me. When you write again just add A. E. F., care Postmaster, New York. If you don’t worry any more about this than I do you will worry very little. “Hoping that you will write a long- er letter than I have, 1 will close with love to all, Walter and Esther included. Will, write yvou again in two or three days. 227 “R. S. 8 In the above letter a few of the persona] matters have been excluded. Allotment Will Be Oversubscribed. That the allotment of $99,000 which wag designated to the town of Plain- ville will be oversubscribed is the opinton of officials Who were appoint- their brother who is a member of the aviation corps. A large automobile truck ran through the state highway fence near the home of William Webster yes- terday. No one was injured. Professor E. E. Nourse will speak on the war at a meeting of the Ber- lin Literary society, Tuesday evening, October 30, in the parlors of the . Berlin Congregational church The Hartford Silk Store must act squarely, honestly. Look and look well before for everybody, HARTFORD C. S. HILLS & CO. We have every article, evérything in stock at the lowest margin of profit. has been lowered to meet present conditions. If you cannot pay the prices marked here, we fear you will not be suited elsewhere. Economy is being preached everywhere and we have done our share, what is most wanted however is a thoughtful survey of conditions and judicious buying. Buy no Superfluous Stuff, but let what you do buy be of good quality. AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS THE STORE OF SUPERIOR VALUES. HONEST MERCHANDISING There never was a time when Scrupulous Honesty and square dealing was more vital than right now. In every line of business it applies—wastefulness must be checked—food hoarding must be abolished— exorbitant profits must be curtailed in fact everybody for self preservation, patriotism or proper living Our regular basis of profit you buy—you cannot profitably refrain from buying—that way is ruin C. S, HILLS & Co.’s Merchandise will give you the best possible service for the price. Your purchases here will give you satisfaction. IF YOU CANNOT FIGHT YOUR MONEY CAN. BUY LIBERTY BONDS The highest human service is that of the man who offers his life to his country. Next to that come the ser- vices in factory and farm, and office which help to keep the great national war machinery efficiently working. And the outstanding and fun- damental need without which nothing, can be accomplished is the need of money from rich and poor, money in large sums and small. 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As you will note, the Wonderlift It is adjusted to An ultra-stylish Corset, We als6 carry Nemo Self-Reducing and Back-Resting Corsets— We will gladly help you select your model. ed to help make the issue of the sec- ond Liberty Loan a success. To date in the neighBorhood of $96,000 has been invested in bonds by the people of the town. Only $3,000 needs be subscribed before the town enters the front line trenches of democracy by completing its allotment. ville will be among the foremost cities and towns in the state in regards to doing its *bit,” financially, efforts to sell bonds will continue unabated. It is barely possible that the maximum allotment of $165,000 may be reached and toward that end members of the general committee are working. At the churches yesterday appeals were made to the congregations to in- vest their money in bonds with en- <couraging results. Several of the churches also subscribed to the Loan. The returns have not been handed in vet but are expected to boom the list. as subscription The boy scouts who have been au- thorized to act solicitors for next three days are reported fine work and have gotten a good start which is shown by the fact that Mr. MacLeod was informed this _morning that already over $2,000 had been raised. Complete returns have been made from Ymost of the factories of the money that has been received from the sale of bonds to date. Nothing has yet been heard from the Rock- well-Drake division of the Arms company although it is thought that they will report to the chairman | of the general committee later. | Effortd will be made to receive credit for bonds which were sold to local men who are members of the national army and stationed at Camp Ayer. A majority of the young men have subscribed to the loan and inas- much as the sale of Dbonds can be transferred and added to the amount Plainville has raised this will help materially in reaching the maximum allotment. as Briefs, The following advertised letters are at the Plainville post office: Miss Although it is evident that Plain-| Marlin | NOTICE! A special sale will be on a different item each week below cost. Come in and see if your want is here. Sale is.now on. 159 Main Street. " ADNA F. JOHNSON Tel. 961 | VISITING HOME Lena Mikst and Mrs. Horace Wheeler. Rev. Patrick A. McCarthy of Meri- Wen is visiting at the home of his sis- ter on Pearl street. He celebrated masg at St. Matthew's church, Forest- ville, yesterday. A requiem anniversary mass will be celebrated at 8 a. m. Friday at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy for the late William Sullivan. 2 Sergeant Lloyd Edwards and Pri- vates James McNally, Earle Smith, John Pettinato, Willlam Parkinson, William Cunningham, Joseph Susco, Frank Saviani, Peter Catturci and Thomas Prior spent Sunday in Plain- ville. ' The Foresters’ club will hold meeting Thursday evening at o'clock. Court General Lawton, ill meet Tuesday o'clock. a 8 F. evening of A, at 38 MONDAY'S POLICE COURT. Jsual Week-End Galaxy of Drunks and Fighters, A fine of $10 and costs was meted in court today by Judge J. T. Mes- kill to Alexander Porrine, arrested Saturday by Officer Charles Johnson, charged with violating . the motor vehicle law. The man was driving o commercial truck on a pleasure car license in violation of the statute. John Scott of Rridgeport was fined $5, $7, and $15 on charges of drunk- enness, breach of the peace and re- sisting arrest at the hands of Police- men M. Meehan and George Ellinger | a week ago Saturday. He was repre- sented by Lawyer P. F. McDonough and while he admitted being drunk he said he did not think he did the other things charged A meeting of the Men's Lyceum will be held at 8 o'clock this cvening in nds for a total of $1,600. In the 1auhmfl he hastilly symmoned his fath- | Minneola, N. Y., where they will visit | the Kensington Congregational church. Mrs. Ann Modi was fined $3 and similar judgment was suspended in the case of Mrs. Katie Dobrenski, both T was | recognized LESTER LONG. After going through the exciting ex- perience of being a spectator a few months ago of the torpedoing of an American vessel by a German sub- marine, Lester Lon of Elm street home on a short furlough. t the time of the torpedoing he is | GIRLS TO HUSTLE, ALSO The auxiliary organized to aid the local committee in charge of the Camp | Devens athletic fund by some local ! i i 1 i | | was picked up by an English boat and | taken to England for hospital treat- ment and was aiso supplied clothing. i arrested by Officer Charles Grace for stealing coal 5 from the railroad at 5 a. m. today. A fine of $8 and costs imposed on Frank Dolmantick, charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace and John Hackett, also | charged with bxeach of the peace, was discharged when It was shown that | it was the other accused who attacked aim. There were several other cases of drunkennes chief among which was that of John Zuko who was fined 3 He got into a fight with a sallor | in Lafayette street Saturday night which ended when the sailor knocked him through a plate glass window. The sailor. Frank Somers, was sent back to the navy yard. A motorcyclist, Giovanni Gonouse, was charged with operating a motor- oycle Saturday night without a light. He was let off on payment of costs. William Masche and Miss Bertha Zavorle, charged with violating ‘he code of morals, were turned over o the Bridgeport police for trial in that city where the of- fense *ook place. . with | | young women will hold its first meet- : ing tomorrow evening. Tickets for the ' coming football gumes and for the minstrel show will be in their charge. The receipts will be turned over to the athletic fund being raised for football | paraphernalia for the boys at Camp Devens. —THE POPULAR SHOE STORE— iy e “Irresistible Footwear?” Yes, This New Model in Brown, Field Mouse and Dark Grey Kid— The toppings are of a fine woven cloth in colors to match vamps. In plain toe, light welt sole and Louis heel of leather. The pattern is 10 inches high. Iere you get a faint idea of its lines—graceful slender, ultra stylish lines. But when you try on boot then youw'll know what “Irresistible Footwear” means, for it is a Red Cross Shoe, you see—ngt only snug fitting and stylish, but wholly comfortable, too. Price $9.00 pr. Come in and try them on. Other styles in Black Kid and Gun Metal Calf at $7.00 and $7.50. AISHBERG —THE SHOEMAN — 941 Main St.,, Hartford. Ask the Clerk for S&H Green Stamps. | HART ;522 FOX'S this “coLD DECK” #