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

/ NEW SEPARATE SKIRTS WE HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SEPARATE SKIRTS N A WIDE RANGE OF SNAPPY MODELS, NEW COLORS, NEW MA- TERIALS AND REASONABLE PRICES. WE ARE SHOWING THEM IN A NUMBER OF FANCY PLAIDS, SILK STRIPES, AND PLAIN COLORS, IN REGULATION SIZES, AND EXTRA SIZES. Skirts Priced From $3.98 to $25 FALL DRESS GOODS ° NOWHERE WILL YOU FIND A LARGER OR BETTER ASSORT- MENT OF DRESS GOODS THAN HERE. ALL OF THE STYLES AND THE QUALITIES WE ARE SHOWING ARE THE BEST TO BE FOUND AT THE PRICE AT WHICH WE ARE _OFFERING THEM. PLAIDS, CHECKS AND STRIPES IN MANY PATTERNS AND COLORS AT THE SMALL PRICE OF 8%c A YARD. ; . IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FRENCH SERGES, OOME TO. US. ‘WE HAVE A WONDERFUL RANGE OF COLORS IN THIS MATERIAL ‘WHICH I8 ALL WOOL AND 54 INCHES WIDE AND PRICED $1.76 A YARD. P N WE HAVE A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF. COATINGS IN BOTH MEDIUM AND HEAVY WEIGHTS. MANY STYLES AND SHADES FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM. THE PRICES ASKED, X POSITIVELY THE BEST VALUES - JOR 4 | {; o nmcummnmvmnmmnxnvmmu PROMPTL 0 ¥ RECEIVING ALLU DRY GOODS FUICHASED OF Us. o . Beriin News NISS MOLUNPHY 1S ON WAYTUFRANCE docal Woman Volunteered Her Sorvices As Red Cross Nurse 70 SERVE AT FRONTIER Now “Somewhere on the Atlantic”— Hoodlums Damage Bilacksmith Bone—Miss . "~ Shop—Breaks Collar Gibbs to Train as Nurse. Although there are at present a number of local young men in France doing their bit for democracy and ready to go “over the top” for Uncle Sam, the first woman In Berlin, who has responded to the call of her ! i MiSs NANOY J. MOLUMPHY. country and will soon be at the war- ridden frontiers in Europe is Miss Nancy Jane Molumphy. Miss Mo~ “somewhere on the Atlantic” on her way to France as a jumphy is now Red Cross nurse. ‘When the United States declared war against the Huns, Mise Molum- phy, who at the time had a luorative praetics in Bridgeport, being unable gun, at once volunteered in the position in which fitted. While on a visit rother, John T. Molumphy 8¢ the Connecticut Valley orchard, on October 31, she received her call to At $Bridgeport preparations for the voy- age across the ocean were made and | Miss Molumphy left for New York!| and then she began her trip which with her report at Bridgeport at once. will soon bring her to France. Miss Molumphy is one of Berlin's . best known and popular young wom- | jen. She is & pative of this town ;::d, e was graduated fgom Nurses Training Bridgeport hospital out seven years ago &nd has since . practiciglg in that city. About | received here ‘schooling here. hool at the 7 three years ago, Miss Molumphy be- came affillated with the Nurses Red Cross society. | ‘While residing .in Berlin, Miss Mo- lumphy was interested in & number, of loca] societies and was an ardent worker in the Berlin ‘Grange. Al- though she received her call unexpect- edly and left Berlin without being able to.bid her many friends farewell, she carries with her the good wishes and prayers of God-speed from all. ‘With the erection of the mew war bulletin board in front of the town hali, Miss Molumphy’s name will also occupy a place of honor with the ; names' of the local soldlers who are servingtheir country. | Ventres’ Blacksmith Shop Stormed. Upon arising this morning and making his way to his bldcksmith shop in Kensington, G W. Ventres re- deived a shock. The place looked as if.it had recently been the.center of a flerce attack by an invading army. Every window in the building was broken and hundreds of. sticks and stones adorned the roof. Mr. Ventres complained to Prosecutor Willlam H. Gibney and it is expected the youns hoodlums, who did the damage during the night while celebrating Hal- lowe’en will be arrested. Every constable was on duty last | night and although there were a num- ber of youngsters omt, no arrests were made. A fence in front of the resi- dence of Olin Oldershaw._on Worth- ington Ridge was removed but was found this morning in front of the home of E. Burlingham Schurr. A wagon belonging to Willlam Luby of Kensington was taken during the eve- ning, and’ after being filled with cab- bages, was abandoned in the rear of the Kilby house. The wagon was re- claimed by its owner this morning. Hallowe'en Parties. In celebration of Hallowe'en, a number of parties were held here last night. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Hart entertained the Liberty Whisf club. The players came in many grotesque and weird costumes. Dur- ing the evening, pumpkin ple, sweet cider, and other delicious dishes were served. The consolation prize was captured by Miss Lockwood of New Britain and the first prize was award- ed to James Ellsworth. Guests were present from Portland, Berlin, Ken- singfon and New Britain. A large number of people enjoyed a masquerade and dance under the auspices of the Burritt Grange of New Britain in the Grange hall on Farmington road last evening. Miss James McQueeny of Kensing- ton also entertained at a Hallowe'en party. There were about fifteen | guests present. Games were played and music was enjoyed - following which refreshments were served. COase Adjourned. . Through the request of Attorney F. P. Guilfolle of Waterbury, the case against Gustave Pendajis of Springfield, charged with speeding, which,was to have been tried before Judge George G. Griswold in the town court at 2 o’clock this afternoon, has been adjourned until Saturday afternoon. This is the third time that the case has been deferred. Pen- dajis was arrested on October 26 by ithe state police for passing through Berlin at an excessive rate of speed. Breaks Oollar Bone, While playing snap-the-whip dur- ing recess &t the Kensington Gram- mar school yesterdey morning, Elliott Ritchie, the young son of Officer and Mrs. Willlam J. Ritchie of Kensington, Jost his grip and fell to the ground, fracturing his collar bone. The frac- ture’ was set by Dr/ R. M. Griswold. Enters Training Bchool. Miss Minnie Gibbe, " laughter <2 Mrs. M. A, Gibbs, of Kensington, left Yesterday for Greenwich where will take a two and one-halt years’ course at the Nurses' Training .school at the Greenwich hospital. Miss Gibbs is one of Kensipgton's popular young ladies and has been employed until re- cently at the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Insuranoe .,Bhe is ‘a graduate of ‘the Hai ¥ ness colléys: - Mis active rhethber of ' society. 3 Drawing Tonight. At a meeting of Court Mattabessett, Foresters of America. this evening a drawing for a ton of coal will take place. A large number of tickets at the exorbitant price of one cent have been sold. The money. obtained will be used. by the society to provide “smokes” for the soldiers from the court. A regular meeting will pre- cede the drawing. Ldberty Chorus, A large attendance 1s expected at the meeting of the local Liberty chorus which will be held this evening in the Town hall at 8 o'clock. State Director Stevens will be present and will direct. Chairman Lester Deming has received an invitatfon for the local chorus to take part in the war rally to be held in the state armory, Hartford, tomorrow night. It is believed that a large number will attend, as ex-Presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt and Gover- nor Marcus ‘H. Holcomb will be the speakers, Membership to the local chorus is open to all and there will be no dues, B Council to Meet. At a’meeting of the local’Councl of Defense to be held at the Town hall tonight final plans for erecting the war bulletin board in front of the Town hall will probably be decided upon. J. Bucholdt of Hartford, who erected a board in Bast Harttord will be present at the meeting this evening and will give estimates. A visit was recently paid to Bast Hartford by the local committee and they were much pleased with the appearance of the honor board there. Pledge Card Campaign. Favored by pleasant weather, a large number of conservatian-of-food pledge cards were distributed by the women in Berlin, East Berlin, .Ken- sington and Beckley yesterday. The campaign will be conducted during the remainder of the week and it is the plan of the women to visit every residence and ask the co-operation of every housewife to economize and help win the war. Miss Helen Rohm, of Worthington Ridge, is general chairman of the committee which is carrying on the drive here. Berlin Briefs. Charles H. Aspinwall will speak at the regular prayer meeting at the Berlin - Conigregational ochurch this evening at 7:30 o’clock. His topic will be “The Conservation of Food.” Grant Skinner left today for Pelham Bay, where he is to join the Naval Reserves. The Berlin Grange will hold a dance in the Grange hall tamorrow evening. Mrs. H. C. Noble, of East Berlin, is visiting with her son Kenneth, who is at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Indiana. SPECIAL WAR COURSE. Cambridge, Nov. 1.—A special war course in dietetics was begun at Rad- cliffe college today. The students will be taught the fundamental prin- ciples of human nutrition. she | l Piainville News GIFT PRESENTED T0 GORDON HARTSON !Popnlar Latter Carrier Receives -~ Gheck From Residents HOME - BURNED RECENTLY Meeting to Be Held Next ‘Wednesday to Organize Liberty Chorus in Town —State’ Director Stevens to Be Present—Hallowe’en Night Quiet. The following letter has been sent to the New Britain Herald by Letter Carrier and Mrs. Gordon Hartson thanking the donors for the present, in the form of a check, which was tendered him Wednesday morning and which was donated by residents of the town. The letter follows: We wish to express our sincere thanks for the most,generous present Wwhich friends in Plainville gave us on Wednesday morning. We are equally pleased to find that we have such real friends and neighbors. MR. AND MRS. G. HARTSON. Tuesday morning, October 23, Mr. Hartson was engaged In his duties at the local whistle blew. Shortly afterward he was apprised bof the fact that the house in which he #nd his wife re- sided was on fire. Hastening to his home he found it in ruins. The fur- niture, on which he carried no insure ance, was completely déstroyed. His wife overcome by the smoke and ex- citement, was unconscious and under- going medical treatment. It was a sad blow to Carrier Hart- son. The young man had been mar- ried but recently and the home in which he and his wife live was new- ly. furnished. Learning of his plight residents of the town and -especially these who lived along the route which he travels every‘day determined to do something 0o make life brighter for the young couple. As the result a check of large denomination was presented to him yesterday morning. To say he was thankful for the present is un- necessary.. As he opened the envelops in which the gift was encased .and noted its contents his face wreathad in smiles as he expressed his thanks for the Godsend. Plainville is to have a Liberty chorus. For the purpose of discuss- ing plans for the project and to make arrangements to organize there will be a meeting in the town hall Wed- nesday evening, 'November 7 ‘at .8 o'clock. All those who like to sing, ‘whether they can sing or not, are in- vited to attend. The idea of the Liberty chorus, it has been explained, is to help bulld up the spirit of patriotism and to arouse the ‘‘will to win'" the war. The chorus will also take part in all public and patriotic celebrations either in this town or in neighboring towns or citfes. . o It is stated that to qualify for the chorus one need not be a trained singer and that there will be no voice trials or dues attached to the work. It i1s simply a move to get the people of the town together in order to in- crease their patriotism, At the meeting which will be 'held next Wednesday evening State Direc- eor Stevens, who is in direct charge of the Liberty chorus work will' be present. He will address the meeting and help in the organization. At the meeting a committee will probably be appointed to select a capable leader who will have charge of the work of the Liberty chorus in this town, Other towns throughout the state have already organized choruses of this nature and they have met with commendable success. A large crowd is expected to turn out the night on which the meeting will be held to take part in the work. Hallowe’en Very Quiet. Plainville witnessed one of the quietest Hallowe'en mnights in years last evening. With the exception of the young people parading thestreets in costume appropriate to the occa- slon everything was the samé as usual. The gang fights which years ago marked the advent of Hallowe’en night seemed to have faded into the background and ‘although every avail- able constable had been mustered into service there was nothing for the pre- servers of the peace to do. Mrs. Hayden W. Griffin was pleas- antly surprised at her home, 95 East Main street, by a numher of .her friends last evening.” games were played and’ refreshmenty were ‘served. . Guests were present’ from Plainville, Bristol, Southington, |- Rockville and New Hayen. - A Hallowe’sn party was’ also held Jast evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Goodell on Broad street. - About 35 guests were présent. Among those in attendance. were the teachers of the Plainville Grammar- school, and several teachers from. New Britain. Games were played and refreshments were served. A Hallowe’en surprise party was tendered to to Mrs. Jennie Hickok of East Main street by a number of her friends !ast evening. About a dozen people were present and all were dressed in grotesque and weird cos- tumes. During the evening games were played and music was enjoyed after which refreshments were served. As has been the custom for years, friends of Richard and Mrs. Allen as- sembled at Mr. Allen's house last eve- ning to celebiate thé occasion. Games were played and refreshments were enjoyed. The Ladies Nest of Owls, No. 1819, of New Britain, gave a very success- ful masquerade dance at the town hall last evening. Those present report an enjoyable evening. A number of the young people at- post office’ when the fire FOREIGN MINISTER | IN FRENCH CABINET J, Louis Barthou, the new foreign minister of France, whose appoint- ment has for\ a time at least averted the fall of the Painleve ministry. tended the social and ball given at Southington last evening while others journeyed ‘on to Hartford in order to show their efficiency in the art of Terpsichore. . Thet everything was “quiet and peaceful” is evidenced by the fact that the lockup in the town hall was un- occupled this morning. Officer Marino stated this morning that al- though there were several young men’ of the town who had to be warned not to carry their activities too far he would not have taken anyone into’ custody unless it had been absolutely necessary. ‘‘Hallowe’en night come: but once a year,” he added. ! Church News. It was announced that Friday, October 9 hag been settled upon as the date for the Council of Recogni- ticn inducting Rev. E. C. Gillette into the office of pastor of the Plainville Congregational church. The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will hold a social tomorrow evening in the church parlors. Hallowe'en stunts will feature jthe affair.\ The young people of the church are especially in- vited, Platnville Briefs. The meeting of the Plainville Young Men’s club which was to be held last evening has been postponed indefinitely. \ £ A number of citizens of the town have received ‘invitations to attend the Roosevelt War Rally which will be held in the State Armory in Hart- ford tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. Charles “Doc” Crowley has accept- ed a position at the Rockwell-Drake division of the Marlin Arms company. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Scott are mov- ing from the Russell block to a resi- dence on East Main street. There will be a meeting of the For- esters’ club at the rooms on Pierce street. 7 The new postage rules go into effect at midnight tonight. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Plainville Baptist church will hold a food sale at-the chapel tomorrow from 2 p. m. tntil 6 p. m. Maple Hill The women of the literary soclety will meet at St. Mark’'s church Fri- day, November 9, to seW for the Red Cross. Those who intend to sttty for lunch, kindly notify Mrs. J. H. La- tham not later than Tuesday. Mrs. J. C. Loomis delightfully en- tertained the bridge club this after- noon at her home on Frederick street. Stuart Johnson, son’of Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson, who is at Camp Dev- ens, Mass.,, was home for over Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hart have re- turned from a hunting trip through the western part of the state. Mrg. Helen B. Hanmer of New York has returned after visiting her twao sisters, Mrs. George Woram and Mra A. B. Johnson. The engagement of Miss Emma Perry, daughter of D. K. Perry and Grant Wickwire of Berlin {s an- i nounced.. .t PRESIDENT BRAZ TALKS. Brazil’s Entrance Into the World War Means Sacrifice. Rio Janeiro, Nov. 1—President Braz in a circular addressed to the presi- dents of the various states of Brazil declares that Brazil faces without fal- tering the sacrifices she will be called upon to make because of her en- trance into the war. ' The president urges co-operation in keeping down jexpenses as well as In increasing agricultural production in order that Brazil may become the granary of the Allies. g TOMORROW IS THE DAY. - If You Don't Place Three Cents on Letter, It Will Be Returned. ‘Washington, Nov. 1.—With the new three cent rate for letter effective to- morrow, the post offic® department has instructed postmasters to return to senders, it known, letters bearing | insuficient postage. If senders are not known and the letters bear the old two cent postage stamps, they will be sent to the addressee and the deficient postage collected. ~ RITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1917. . - Prepare the Dining Room For * . Thanksgiving . Even: thongh ‘the Thanksgiving feast this year will be “Hoover- | ized,” you will want thie proper setting in your dining room. , Per- haps a new dining set, a new Rug, or new curtains and draperies are needed; but, whatever it is in the way- of housefurnishings, this ' store's displays present to you the greatest range of selection to be found anywhere between New York and Boston, and that surély, 18 something to be considered, roe Step in and see our Thanksgiving displays. Ask to see our Rug and Drapery Special. THIS GIRL WON A PRIZE OF FIVE DOLLA IN NATION-WIDE CONTEST FOR CAN ol A U. 8. Food Administration Miss Helen Tew, of Washingtot), 'D. C., has been awarded ch No. tor five dollars in the nation wide contest donducted: by the Nationl Eme: gency Food Garden Commission -for the best canned vegetables grown in was, gardens. The picture shows her in the uniform of the U. S. Food Admin istration. ‘The commision, of* whioh Charles Lathrop Pack, the enlde of the 3merican]‘orectry Association, is'the head, is giving $5.000 n. apportioned. to the various states, to promote food conservation, and hun- dreds of war garden exhibits all over the country are applying for this nation Mgide recognition of their work. . R , : BOY SCOUT, AND A CANNER, TOO. Bernard King, who has signed the U. S. Food Administra- tion pledge and this fall has cagned the preduce of his garden. °