New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 12, 1917, Page 3

| Boston Store |BRIEFS OF STATE THE POPULAR ‘BEACON’ BATH ROBE BLANKETS, JACQUARD COMFORT- ABLES, TRAVELING RUGS AND INDIAN BLANKETS HAVE ARRIVED Exceptionally Beautiful in Designs and Colorings. To those who anticipate buying any of the above we would advise an early selec- tion as in all probability this is the only shipment we can get this season. Beacon Robe Flannel in light, medium and dark effects, the correct thing for Little Folks’ Robes. An elaborate showing of novelties in knitted wool goods suited to the coldest weather. . PULLAR & NIVEN PROPERTY VALUE INCREASES, The City hall property which, when it was purchased about 10 years ago, cost around $160,000, is now valued at $357,000 by the members of the City. hall commission and insurance ap- praisers who have recently inspected the property. Offices in the city building which are rented to private | individuals or firms bring in a rev-| enue of about $15,000 annually. TERSELY TOLD Ignatz, a Policeman, Too Tired to Leave His Bed, Fired for Neglect Hartford—Thomas W. Russell, fed- eral fuel administrator for Connecti- cut and chairman of the coal com- mittee of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense, reported at the. last meeting of the council that the task of organizing the fuel administration throughout the state has been nearly completed. In addition to the state advisory committee, named last week, 21 local committees have been ap- pointed, one for nearly every town and city in Connecticut having a population of 10,000 or over. One of these committees has already made recommendations as to the retail prices of coal and its report has been submitted to Washington. Other recommendations are expected soon. Poor, Tired Ignatz, Stratford—Ignatz Kellar is no longer an authorized exponent of law and order in this town. He has been fired by the board of selectmen for neglecting his duty. A policeman who refuses to get out of bed to stop the depredations of a crowd of row- dies late at night and orders his wife to call up the police. station to send a patrolman to the scene, does not contribute to the peace and welfare of prosaic Stratford, say the town fa- thers. Hence the dismissal of Kellar. Ignatz some time ago possessed the lofty ambition of obtaining an ap- pointment as a policeman. His am- bition was gratified and he became an honest-to-goodness policeman. His duties did not interfere with his run- ning a grocery store at Avon Park where he also resides. if he made an arrest it would hurt his business, Lieut. Bergin Resigns. Waterbury—Lieut. John J. Bergin of the Waterbury Police Department submitted his resignation as a mem- | ber of the department to Supt G. M. Beach, and the resignation was ac- cepted with regret by the board of commissioners of public safety at a special meeting held Saturday noon in | lieutenant's | resignation came as a complete sur- | the mayor’s office. The prise, not’even the mayor knowing the popular officer was going to leave the department until Saturday morning. Lieutenant Bergin will enter the em- ploy of the Scovill Company at once. Fireman Injured. ‘Waterbury—Hose and Laddermen Michael F. McKenna and Edward B. McAlleney of the Burton street gine house were hurt quite s Now he says | Manufacturing | thrown from a horse-drawn hook and ladder truck on Division street at a point where the street has been opened by the Chase Co. Inc. to lay certain pipe wires. The apparatus was responding at the time to an alarm from box 252 on Walnut street for a brush fire. McKennn was driving and McAl- leney was tillerman on the truck. Was In a Hurry. Bridgeport—Ignorant of the draft procedure but imbued with intense patriotic spirit, Walter Kozlauski of 987 Hancock avenue, after being giv- en a chance yesterday to file affidav- its supporting his dependency claim misunderstanding the officlals he Went home, kissed his wife and chil- dren good-bye, bought a train ticket and went to Camp Devens. Takes Over Company. Derby—The plant of Maxim Muni- tions corporation of tiis city, was re- cently taken over by the United States Cartridge company and was closed this week, it being announced that a number of the employes would be transferred to the Lowell plant of the company. Wife Beats Him, New Haven—Morton Heberger was granted a decree of divorce from Mary H. Heberger by Judge James H. ‘Webb in the civil side of the superior court. The court bases its finding on the ground of cruelty. " Attorney Philip Pond presented the case for the plaintiff. Mr. Heberger was the most important witness. He told the court of numerous instances of troubles. , He said that Mrs, He- berger called on him at his business office. She not only used bad lan- guage, but she kicked him in the more strong lauguage. Mr. . Heber- ger was asked what he did in that case, and he repliéd, nothing. He said that it is against his principle | to strike a woman and he accepted the beating. LOCAL SOLDIER !1 ED. Louis Robtoy Oonvicted of Having Liquor in His Possecssion. Louis E. Robtoy, of this city, better { known as “Chewy.” a private in Com- i pany C, 301st Machine Gun Battalion, | was tried before a summary court- | martial at Camp Devens last week {and found guilty of having liquor in his possession. He was sentenced to the loss of two-thirds of his pay for the next two months, Corporal O. O. Oakes, of the 304th Infantry, was re- duced to the ranks and also fined two- thirds of his pay. In addition, he must do six months’ hard labor in the guard house. The most humorous event vet is the case of John S. Rourke, of the 303d Machine Gun Battalion. Rourke re- used to get up in the morning and nothing hut snores greeted the orders of three officers. Rourke was s tenced rd labor Fathers! Red Triangle War W Serves Your Boys in War No expense is too great, no eftort too mighty which keeps our fighting men mentally, morally or physically fit. The Y. M. C. A. Red Triangle War Work meets the soldier’s f/‘ rea! ne-du! Shall the American people, now furnishing men, money and food to our brave Allies, fail to extend the Y. M. C. A, Red Triangle War Work, to the Armies of France RFussia and Italy ? H. H. Pease, Campaign Director; P. F. King, Assistant Campaign Director: C. B. Parsons, Assistant Campaign Dircctor, The Same Service Is Being Rendcred by the K. of C. This Is a Joint Campaign In New Britain. Campaign Will Be Conducted From November 13-November 16 Inclusive. WILL YOU HELP SERVE THESE MEN? Shall the great- hearted American people fail to furnish seven million Prison- ers of War with the Y. M. C. A. Red Triangle War Work —their only hope? was told to fill out the affidavit, but, business until further shing, then slapped his face and used | j ANNOUNCEMENT'! On account of the un- fortunate Fire which visited our store we are forced to suspend i \ notice. All customers having garments at the store for alterations or with deposits can easily get information concerning them by calling *Phone 181~ | \ | - For Further ~ Information Watch Daily Papers Raphael Dept. Store “THE BIG STORE’ 380-382-384-386 MAIN ST. M&%f HARTFORD ANOTHER MERCHANDISING DEMONSTRATION Women’s SUITS | Marked Down FIRST GREAT REDUCTION OF THE YEAR. Another big lot of DRESSES at $15 Another blg New York dress manufacturer has offered us his sample dresses at a great sacrifice. They will be on sale Saturday at $15.00 each. The lot is not as extensive as the one put on sale Thurs- day but the styles and details are similar. There is wonderful velue in every dress. If you did not succeed in getting a dress Thursday or Friday, make the attempt Saturday. P All the leading materials are represented here, as well as the best colors. Good range of sizes. One group at $18.75, Former prices of these were as high as $35.00. suits A second lot at $25.00. Marked down from prices run- ning as high as $40.00. Third lot at $20.50. Former prices as high as $45. Txtenaive variety of material, style, color and trimming ef- fects In these suits, Theyewill give perfect-satistaction, AUNT DELIA’S BREAD deserves its ever-increasing demand by its wholesomeness and good eating- qualities. Ask your- grooer :fort | Aunt Delia’s Bread. 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