New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 5, 1917, Page 7

£ January 1, 1923. *Iibstmasters Goodrich and Fagan ) NW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1917, YARDS AND YARDS OF XMAS RIBBONS ALL KINDS, ALL WIDTHS, ALL COLORS WHAT POSSIBILITIES THERE ARE IN RIBBONS WHEN THE DEFT FINGERS OF A TASTEFUL WOMAN OAN FIND IN FASHION- ING THE MANY PRETTY THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. BAGS, BOWS, AND OTHER MADE UP ARTICLES OF USE AND ORNAMENT. ‘WE HAVE THE RIBBONS, YOU HA VE THE TASTE, WHICH MAKES THE OORRECT COMBINATION. DRESDEN RIBBONS, exceedingly handsome ones in widths from one-- half to n'ne inches for fancy work and bags with prices from 6c to $1.98 yd. RED SATIN RIBBON, three * FANOY RIBBONS for bags, etc. inches wide, for tying wreaths and * 19C to $2.08 yard. Red, White and like purposes, priced 19¢ yard. s Dine T all widths and quali- IN TEN YARD PIECE S FOR TYING USES We have a host. of kinds, and grades and widths|. Here are some of them. Come make choice while assortment is complete. IN ALL COLORS, we offer No. 1 * HOLLY RIBBONS, No. 1, red and Ribbon at 10c, 17¢ up to 45c piece. *+ £old 17c. No. 1 Holly 19c piece. No. 1 1-2 for 20c up te 55¢ plece. * No. 1 1-2 Holly for 20c piece. No. 1 1-2 in red and green combination No. 2 for 200 up to 75c plece. * priceqd at 15¢ plece. No. 2 in Holly, ‘We've a fine showing of them, L) . N . . . 10 yards for 25c piece. NATIONAL HOLLY RIBBON, WASHABLE CHEOK RIBBON, green and red. No. 1 for 9¢ yd., 85¢c pink, blue, white and red. No. 1 1-2 piece. No. 2 at 90 yd., 90c piece. No. * priced 16c plece. No. 2 selling at 3, $1.15 piece. No. 2 red and gold 19c¢ piece. plenty now for all who figures Xmas Ribbon, 25c piece. come, get your supply now. RIBBONZENE in red, 50 yard spools for 28c each. Red and green combination, 36 yards to the spool for 29¢ spool. No. 1 in 50 yard spools, all colors, 50c and 95¢ spool. No. 1 1-2 all colors, 75¢ spool. _~ Avoid C. O. D. Deliveries. We do not send C. O. D. where purchase is less than $1.00. Special Deliveries are charged at rate of 10c each. When outside of City, 10c plus additional ex pense. lee all small parcels with you. SHOP EARLY AS POSSIBLE. R L NEWELL IS MASTER | take place In the organization's rooms NMAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEFEND ON | PROMPTLY l(FCmI\G ALL DRY GOODS PU CHASED OF UB. Berlin News THRIFT STAMPS G0 ON SALE IN BERLIN o Have Charge of Disposition STUDENT BUYS FIRST STAMP Bridgeport Man Contemplates Suit Against Town—~—Successful Program " Oarried Out at Grange Mecting— Mrs, Fiske Makes Report. Lawrence Austin, son of Mr. an& Mrs. Flmer E. Austin of Hudson street, a student at the New Britain High school purchased the first Unit- States Government Thrift stamp at ga Beylin post office yesterday. The stamps are being sold by Postmaster SA. B. Goodrich. At the Kensington post office, Postmaster Willlam W. Fagan has charge of the sale. Tte first stamp in Kensington was sold t> a stranger whose name could not ha | structed to bring this plied “that when Berlin has to pay for several law suits and also has to undergo twice as much expense by allowing the highway to become in such a deplorable condition they will then see the mistake of their al- leged thrift.” A prominent Berlin oitizen this morning, in discussing the .condition of Farmington road, offered the sug- gestion that lanterns should be placed in front of the bad spots to warn | transients. Another citizen replied that there would not be enough lan- | terns in Berlin to place near all the ! “‘crevices.” It was also learned that several Berlinites have suffered the same fate | as the Bridgeport man while passing | over the stretch of road between the Berlin rallroad station and Worthing- ton Ridge. A spring on the machine belonging to John Viets was broken recently. It is sald that an attempt will be made at the neéxt legislature to have the road converted into a state high- way. The next representative from this town, it is reported will be in- before the house. The road at present is one of the most heavily traveled in the state and it is the opinion of many that it should he made into a trunk line. Selectman Willard I. Alling several days ago had his men “repairing” the road. The mud and dirt ffom the gutters along the highway were thrown across the road. As soon as the mud dried, clouds of dust were added to the pleasantness of being jolted about. It is the belief of many that this is a waste of time and learned. With the purchasing of & 25- cent _thrift stamp the buyer is given a| “thrift card which contains spaces for ofixing the stamps. When sixteen 25-cent thrift stamps, representing $4, have been placed on the card, It should be taken to the post office and with 12 cents will be exchanged for a ‘War Savings Certificate stamp for which the holder will be paid $5 on Such payment and exchange must be made during the year 1918. The thrift card contains much in-* formation concerning the stamps. It explains that the 26-cent thrift stamps are issued'to help one save and can be exchanged for a $5 war savings cer- tificate. The thrift stamps bear no interest, while the war certificates rn interest. On January 1, 1923 the $5 will be payable. This amount includes the return to the purchaser of his money with the compound interest that the government pays. The sqoner one fills up the thrift card the more in- terest he will receive. 3 The money is merely loaned to the government. It has been estimated that a loan of 25 cents by every per- n in the nation will provide the ifl\ted States government with 25 illion dollars. ¥ May Sue Town. Angry because a spring on his auto- mobile snapped while passing over ;the Farmington road. a well-known Bridgeport man this morning de- clared that he was going to send a bill into the town and if not paid he would bring suit. The accident occurred near the Berlin railroad sta- tion and the owner had his car taken to a nearby garage where he had to pay $15 for a new spring. He sald that the condition of the road was a disgrace to Berlin and the state. He further added that he “has done con- iderable traveling throughout New ngland but has never scen a road In worse condition.” When told that the selectman was trying to save the town money by not fixing the high- vy now and having it repaired in the pring, the Bridgeport resident re- money, since the dirt is washed back ! into the gutters with the first rainfall. | Highway Commissioner Bennett re- | cently announced thav the State of Connecticut would award the Town of Berlin $6,300 for repairing the roads, providing the town appropriat- ied $2,100. What is to be done with i the money is not known yet, hut the fact remains that the road is still un repaired. Fixing Names. ' ' Representatives of the Bucholz company who erectéd the Honor Roll board in front of the town hall, this| morning, rectified the names that were ; misspelled on the board. The work was done under the personal super- vision of Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, who was chosen by the Home Council of Defense to secure the names of men and women from Berlin who are serv- ing their country. Hold Monthly Mceting. The Woman’s Home Missionary so- ciety of the -Berlin Congregational church held its regular monthly meet- ing yesterday at the home of Mrs. Alexander B. Huston, of Worthington Ridge. Mrs. Samuel A. Fiske, who was the local delegate to the cqnven- tion in Boston recently in celebration of the 50th jubilee of the organization, gave an interesting account of the meeting. The session yesterday was i well attended. i To Elect Officers. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the East Berlin Village Im- pravement society to be held at the home of Dr. T. C. Hodgson on Friday evening, officers for the ensuing year will be elected. At the annual meet- ing of the society on Tuesday evening | the following were elected on the ex- ecutive committee: Dr. T. C. Hodg- son, Max . Sugenhime, Mrs. A. A. Barnes, Mrer E. P. Cody, Mrs. W. S. Brown, Mrs. M. B. Hazen, A. A. North and E. H. Gaines. 1t is plaan~d by the society to hold a two nights’ ar to raise funds for retaining the lights. It is s sufficient money is not the of the grange held here in some time, took place last evening at the Grange hall on Farmington road. The suc- cess of the session reflects much credit upon Miss Irene Viets, who had charge of arranging the program. “A Century of Songs,” a musical program, was earried out and the fol- lowing took part: Victor Benson, Miss Elsle Adams, Mrs. F. B, Clark, Mrs Louls Goodrich, Miss 1rene Viets, Mrs. ,Garnar Goodwin and Lloyd Minor. Th next meeting of the Grange on December 17 will be known as “Hus- bandman’s Night” and will be in charge of the master, Edwin B. Adams, assisted by George Reed and F. Clark. All the ofiicers’ chairs will be occupled by ‘“Mere men” and an amusing entertainment is looked for. Berlin Briefs. Butler Roche, of Kensington, re- ported this morning at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Rache enlisted some time ago in the Navdl Reserve and had been awaiting a call. i A mocking. bird was seen yesterday and today on the lawn of Major Frank L. Wilcox, of Worthington Ridge. As it is a rare sight to see a mocking bird in this section of the country, the lit- tle feathered denizen of the woads at- tracted a great deal of attention. Charles F. Johnson was one of the grand jurors in attendance at the criminal term of the superior court, Hartford, yesterday. The Epworth league of the East Berlin Methodist church will hold a business meeting at the home of Miss Btta Laurence thig evening. The official monthly meeting of the East Berlin Methodist church was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. R. O. Clark, PLAINVILLE'S TOWN HALL 15 DESTROYED (Continued from First Page) sounded from the gropnd but Chiet Prior stuck to his task until the hose was dragged out, despite the fact that immediately over his head the flames | were raging and that part of the building apeared to be on the verge of tumbling In. A few minutes after he had sli§ down the ladder, the roof on the front of the building caved in. Ex-Fire Chief “Dick” Norton was also much in evidence, despite the fact that he is no longer a member of the fire department. When the alarm sognded, Norton could not re- press the desire to jump into the thick of things once more and he i freely gave whatever aid he could, which fact was appreciated by his old company and the citizens ih general. Before it could be checked the fire had swept through the second and third stories and the collapse of the | heavy slate roof completed the work ‘ol destruction. Despite the tons of { water that were pourned into ths building, it burned like tinder and it was feared that the upper story would burst like a pricked balloon | and tumble to the ground as it bulged out noticeably. The building was one of Plainville's {landmarks, having been erected thirty-five years ago. It was the head- quarters of all civic and social ac- ! tivity and housed the offices of all . the public servants. Those who have jbeen so unfortunate as to be guest; {of the town in the lock-up will be lights will have to be discontinued. Grange Meeting Successful. | One of the most successful meetings thankful for the fire as the jail is said to be a pesthole of disease and vermin. | office authorities may co-operate with Pflainvllle News!| GRANGE HOLDS 1T ANNUAL ELECTICN Installation Exerclses to Be Held at Next Meeting Election of Officcrs Deferred at Meet- ing of Forester's Club—Platnville Boys Eager to Offer Their Services | ip Military. The regular meeting of Plainville | Grange, No. 54, P. of H.,, held last evening in the association rooms for the purpose of clecting officers for the esuing year was largely attended. The following members were selected to govern the activities of the Grange for the next year following their installa- tion: Master—Harold L. Newell. Overseer—Herbert L. Dow. Steward—John A. Smedburg. Lecturer—Miss Helen McConnell. Assistant Steward—Arthur T. Mat-~ son, / Chaplain—Mr. 8. B. Carpenter. Treasurer—Mrs. S. B, Carpenter. Secretary—Mrs. Harold L. Newell. Gatekeeper—Raymond Willtams. Ceres—Miss Helen Day. Pomona—Mrs. T. A. Lyman. Flora—Miss Leona Daine. Lady Assistant, Steward—Miss Lila Loomis. Member of Executive Board—Her- bert Dow. At the session it was definitely de- cided to hold the installation of offi- cers at the next meeting which will December 18. Hopes are held out that a high Grange officlal will be present to invest them with the charge by the usual ceremonies and to help prepare | for a prosperous new year. The Grange has proven to be de- cidedly- popular and an asset to the town since the organization was first started in Plainville. Financially as well as socially it is in good standing and the membership at present is large. Because of its proximity to the Town hall building which burned this morn- ing members of the Grange were just- ly alarmed. It was thought for some time that the club rooms would fall vietim to the blaze d undoubtedly would have but for the efforts of the firemen. FElection Deferred. Electian of officers for the coming vear was deferred until a later date at a meeting of the Foresters’' club held last evening at the club rooms on Plerce street. The date at which officers will be installed into office has not been announced. It was decided last evening to change the meeting nights and here- after meetings will be held the second and fourth Fridays of each month. It was also considered advisable ta allow social members to admissien in the future. Information Wanted. The post office authorities would like to learn the addresses of the fol- lowing young men in the service and has asked that anyaone having the de- sired information call at the post office: Natale Belleni. Natale Coyosaloungo. Bert J. Lindsay, Frank Saviano. R. C. Newell. George Miller. ‘John B. Minor, Jr. At present at the post office there are ‘two boxes bearing names of twa young men in the service whose ad- dresses are neither on the boxes nor known to postal authorities. Conse- quently the boxes will have to remain there until someone identifies them and furnishes the necessary. points of destination. Addresses of the other aforemen- tioned men are desired and will be kept on file in order that the post those desirou$ of sending packages to thé Plainville boys wha are in the various branches of the service. Cigarettes and tobacco to local men who are either in this country or over- seas, was sent out yesterday by mem- bers of the Plainville Hose company, the money with which the gifts were purchased being expended from the fund raised through efforts of the local fire department. Proceeds of the Home Guard dance at the Hill's factory is expected to be spent short- ‘ly- in buying remembrances for the men in the army and navy, and the “Hello Girls” have already sent away a number of packages. For the benefit of the drafted men who are stationed at Camp Devens | and other cantonments, the ‘“Hello | Girls” at the local exchange will give their second dance Saturday night. It was planned to hold the affair in the Town Hall, but the burning of that ! building this morning makes it im- possible. In case a suitable hall can- not be engaged to stage the affair It will have to be postponed indefinitely. Following the fire in the town hall this morning the organization rooms of the Forester's club wer® thrown open to the town officials and the | Home Guard. During the day it was decided to call a special meeting which will be held tomorrow night. Ammual Christmas Sale. The Ladies’ Benevolent soclety of the Congregational church will hold their annual Christmas sale this even- ing. Fancy articles. food and ice cream will be on sale. An entertain- | ment in the evening, including a paper | tten by Harry Castle on “The Old Northampton Canal” and a play, “A . Morning at the Parsonage,” will be ! held. To Offer Their Services. Patriotism still seems to be running at a high ebb in Plainville and dur- | which was | frlghtened ; District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy The Hartford Silk Store HARTFORD C.S. HILLS &CO. THE STORE OF SUPERICR VALUES. A MAKE-ROOM TWO DAYS SPECIAL SALE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DICEMBER 6 AND 7. FOR THY. DISPLAY OF OUR IMMENSE HOLIDAY STOCKS—EVERY ITEM EXAOTLY AS ADVER- TISED—THE ECONOMIES CANNOT BUT APPEAL TO EVERY ONE Bathrobes, Sweaters, Pajamas, Kimonos and Undermuslins At Reductions That Ono Might Well Take Advantage of Secing. Christmas Is Only Threo Weeks Off and Articles of This Character Should Be This Year of More Account Than Trifiing Things. WOCMEN'S THE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE: ular price '$8.98, for this sale $3.44. Women’s Sweaters . All Wool Sweaters in rose, Copenhagen, purple, Dartmouth green, also light shades: Regular $12.60 Sweaters .. Regular $10.98 Sweaters Regular § 6.98 Sweaters . Regular $1.49 qual . $10.98 | Regular $1.76 and “BEACON” BLANKET BATHROBES, in tho most desirable patterns and colorings; reg- Flannelette Pajamas In pink, Regular $1.26 quality, blue and all white. for .. ity for iy $1.98 quality, for 89c $1.19 . $1.59 . $ 898 . $ 498 Envelope Chemises In fine mnsook, daintfly trimmed with lace and Hamburg: Regular $1.09 value, Sale Price . Regular $1.49 value, Sale Price Regular $2.49 value, Sale Price — THIS WILL BE THE GREATEST MAKE-ROOM SALE EVER HELD IN OUR GARMENT SECTION SUITS, COATS, DRESSES AND WAISTS AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS These come in a and made in the $1.26 guality, for t $1.49 quality, for t $1.98 quality, $2.98 quality, for t 790 Muslin Gowns, $119 - $1.79 AT THIS SEASON OF THE YEAR. for two days .. for|two days $1.00 quality 79c, $1.49 quality for $1.19, $2.49 quality for $1.79. Long Flannelette Kimonos splendid line of figured designs, best possible manner. wo days ‘wo days . 98¢ .. $1.9 .. 8159 5 $2.49 extra quamy, wo days ....... high ana V neck ) ing the past week a large number of men have heard the call to the colors and answered. The following men will present themselves at various recruit- ing'stations in the country today to offer their services to the government: Roger Freeman, son of Mrs. Helen Freeman; Ollie Robertson, John Skin- ner, Jr., Francig Skinner. Freeman left this morning for Hart- ford, where he will endeavor to get into the aviation corps. Robertson favors the coast artillery, while John Skinner, Jr., and Francis Skinnern have gone to Brooklyn and will visit the navy yard. The brothers wish to enroll as mechanics and are skilled in that line of work. Changing Building. The building adjoining H. C. Thompson’s coal office on Plerce #treet, which for a number of years has been used as a storehouse is being transformed into a dwelling house. Water and sewer connections have' been completed and work done on tho interior of the building. It is prob- | able that it will be possible for liv- ing purposes within the next few days. | Plainville Briefs. Miss Anna Murphy has returned to Laurelton Hall to resume her studies after spending the houdayu with her parents. Mrs. Frederick Hoerle of West Main street who was run down by an auto Baturday evening is reported as balng in a much improved condition. Miss Hazel Gould has returned to Mt. St. Joseph's academy in Hart- ford after spending the holidays with her parents. — RECOMMENDATIONS. Congress Informed of Railroad Status by Commerce Commission. Washington, Dec. b6.—Government operation of railroads for the du- ration of the war. if unification of the transportation systems is not per- | mitted by congress, was recommend- : he had studied 20 years for the priest- hood and as he was about to com- plete his course ke was expelled fram the seminary as the result of the in- fluence of a certain priest who disliked him. Furthermore, the accused de- clared that this priest has followed him from city to city preventing him from obtaining employment. Asked why he had never brought the matter to the attention of a court, the man said there is a rule af the church with which he is affillated which treats with excommunication in such in- stances. MASS MEETING. Propose to Raise $200,000 For War ‘Work Fund. Boston, Dec. 5.—A mass meeting to open the campaign to raise $200,000 for war work fund of the Young Woman's Christian Association will be held in Symphony hall tonight. A chorus of 1,400 girls sing patriotic and “hike” songs. Bishop William Lawrence of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts will preside. Drawing room meatings at the homes of prom- inent women and church parlor gath- erings will form an important part of the campaign. WANTS OPERATORS. Unit of 150 Needed Who Can Spesl French and English. Washington, Dec. 5.—A unit of 150 telephone operators, able to speak both French and English, for imme-" diate service in France, will be formed | under the direction of the army signal corps, it was announced today. The operators, enlisted for the du- ration of the war, will be given al- lowances of quarters and rations ac- | corded army nurses in addition to their pay and also will wear the same uniform. 3 CONVICTS CAUGHT. Tweive of the Thirteen Bad Men | Are Back in Joliet. . Joliet, Ills., Dec. 5.—All of the thir- teen convicts who escaped from the - state penitentiary here early last Mon- | day, have been captured, except one, a negro, who was serving a life sen- . tence for murder. He is said to have been located in an abandoned goal | mine near Carbon Hill and reports: from the posses searching for him. early today say his capture is ex- pected shortly. - THE QUALITY STORE TEL. 805 FRESH FISH MACKEREL ‘BLOATERS HADDOCK, SILVER FIN HALIBUT, EASTERN WHITE ed today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. An increase in rates, a government loan of money, and the suspension of anti-trust and anti-pooling laws as | far as rallroads are concerned for | | the duration .of the war were recom- mended by the commission as an al- ternative. \ NONE INJURED. / Freight Locomotive Sideswipes Ex- press, But None Injured. Binghamton, N. Y. Dec. 5.—Pas- sengers on Erie express No. 9 from ! New York had a thrilling experience as the train pulled into the station at 4 o'clock this, morning when a loco- motive attached to a freight train slde-swiped the express. The accident was due to a misinterpretation of or- - ders. The freight engine was hurled | from the tracks, but the express, slowing down for the rails. None was although badly | station, kept the | seriously injured, ACCUSED BLAMES PRIEST < Man, Fined for Sending Scurrilous Cards Through the Mail, Says Clergyman Persecuted Him. Adam A. Caraczuski, an insurance agent, who claims to have spent 20 years studying for the priesthood, and who also claims to have been a teach- er in a New Britain Polish school at one time, was fined $10 and costs in the Unitéd States District court yes- terday for sending scurrilous cards through the mails. The accused seemed to be suffering from same menta] delusion whereby he has an | obsession that he is being persecuted | by a priest to whom he sent the cards, ekplained. In his own defense the accused u.ldl BOSTON BLUE SALMON, STEEL HEAD SMELTS FLOUNDERS ©OOD CHEEKS OLAMS SOLID OYSTERS DEEP SEA SOALLOPS FINNAN HADDIE ¥ /TEL. TEL. 807 FRESH MEAT VERMONT TURKEYS NATIVE ROASTING CHICKENS NATIVE FOWLS SPERRY AND BARNES HAM AND BACON EASTERN CUT PORK RIBS NATIVE VEAL FRUIT ORANGES BANANAS APPLES GRAPE FRUIT TABLE RAISINS _ FIGS DATES CORANBERRIES. VEGETA HEAD LETTUCE TURNIPS SPINACH C. PARSNIPS CUCUM BERS BLES CELERY PARSLEY CARROTS ‘WHITE ONIONS SWEET POTATOES, HUBBARD SQUASH A. HAIL/IL, “38 Main Street Do Your Christmas Shopping Early and Do It Here The tendency of the holiday spirit Is towards gifts that are useful and practical. You can find nothing more acceptable for a Christmas gift than a selection from our choice lines of Christmas footwear specialties. A FEW CHRISTMAS Street Shoes Felt Shoes Storm Shoes Dress Shoes Comfort Shoes Just guess at the size—we will Christmas. AISHBERG School Shoes House Slippers ZFelt Slippers Comfy Slippers SUGGESTIONS Rubber Boots Arctics Baby Shoes Leggings cheerfully = “2xchange The Shoeman 741 Main St. Hartford after THI: CLERK FOR 8. & H. GREEN STAMPS,