New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 14, 1917, Page 7

Watch Our Store News These Days It's All your Chi Christmas wares. Things That Delight the Little Foiks Such as Do.is, Toys, Games Etc. Etc.-Are Here The removal of our linens, domestics, from their old location in South Annex to our New Section, has given us ample room In the space they occupy for better games and other things that specially appeal to the children than we have ever been able to before. Larger articles such as sleds, velocipedes, tri- stinas selection. because of any uncertainty as to what to give. has been considered and provided for in this mammoth while the opening of our new section gives us chance to better display our For Christmas It would take pages upon pages to tell of all that we have provided for No one you know need be crossed off your list Every need of every age in Greatest Numbers cycles, toy furniture, and like wares will be found in Dept. convertible collars, snug. Plushes, Silvertones, specially priced $16.50 to $50.00. With vast range for selection. HWAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DKPEND ON PU ICHASED OF UR. PROMPTLY R¥ CEIVING Bring in the youngsters, their joy in seeing the goods will repay you in the delight it gives you. Burellas and Mixtures. ALL DRY GOODS blankets and displaying dolls, Bring them in. Can’t Say too Much About Coats They are in women’'s and misses’ winter models of good warm mater- jals, all the kinds that are popular, all the new colorirgs and large and varied range of the season's best models. No one who comes for a Coat can fail to be perfectly satisfied with the Garment There are Coats with fur collars and cuffs, ag well as those with the big of velvet or self materials, that button up close and Choice of Empire and belted styles in Kerseys, PomPom, Bolivias, Really wonderful Garments stock of ours, other supplies toys, our Downstairs displayed such a she selects. Beriin News COAL TRUCK RUNS AWAY IN BERLIN' Baldwin's Auto Deaies to Leave' *© While Driver Is Absent sl & DOES I BACKWARD, 700 : Grocer Woodruff Says Storm Was An- niversary of Snowfall Last Year— School Children Enjoy Holiday— Church Janitor Hurt. The large motor truck which is owned by George H. Baidwin the coal dealer, narrowly missed doing damage while the driver was deliver- Ing coal at the home of Mrs. Houston on Berlin street yesterday afternoon. It ran down the driveway backwards, | l | | schedule. missing the fence by a scant margin, and then crashed through the hedge before the home of Herbert Damon on the opposite side of the street and came to a stop near the porch. There | was no one on the truck at the time. Kick on Trolley Service. Berlin residents were greatly ham- pered today because of the failure of the trolley company to provide ade- quate service after the snowstorm. There was no attempt made to run on schedule and the cars were run at such long intervals that Berlinites gave up all hope of trying to reach their various occupations on time. One car, while making a return trip o New Britain, was held up at the depot for some unaccountable reason for ncarly an hour. The dinky serv- ijce was also unable to maintain a Roads were practically closed to vehicles of all kinds. Berlin Briefs. Selectman Gibney is able to ahout again after a slight illness. According to James Woodruff, the grocer, last night's storm was the an- be niversary of the storm of the same ; day last year. Owing to the severity' of yester- day’s storm all school sessions in town were suspended today. John Weber, the well known janitor of the Second Congregational church, fell while pursuing his duties this morning, and sprained his wrist. IVES RAILWAY RECEIVER. Bridgeport, Dec. 14.—Col. J. Moss | Ives, of Danbury, was confirmed today by Judge Howard J. Curtis in the su- perior court here as permanent re- ceiver of the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway company. He was i authorized to continue operation ot| the system for four months and to | borrow $5,000 for running expenses. ' The legal affairs of the company are still on the short calendar of the su- perior court. HEALTHY HORSES WANTED. Hartford, Dec. 14.—James M. Whit- tlesey, cattle commissioner, is in New Haven today consulting with those in- terested in the importation of horses into this state and a system more ef- ficient in securing the importation of healthy animals than the one at pres- ent in force. It is the intention of the commissioner to have all horses,ex- amined at the place of their entry in- to the state. STEFAMER KURLAND SUNK. London, Dec. 14—The steamer Kur- land hag been sunk in a collision, ac- cording {to announcement made by Lloyd Furs for Christm A Gift That Will Be Appreciated - FUR COATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN A tremendous stock cf Collars, Muffs and Sets of all the popular Furs; Fox, Sable, Hudson Seal, Lynx, Ermine, Skunk, etc., etc. FURS MAKE PRACTICAL XMAS GIFTS You Can Save Money by Purchasing at the Old Reliable House of as Meshken 139 MAIN STREET. - NEW BRITAIN, CONN. THE URRIER ) EW BRITAIN DAILY 'HERALD, 4 v N Plainville” News | PREPARE FOR THE PLAINVILLE DRAFT Committees Being Appointed to Confer With Eligible Men €. S. GWILLIM CHAIRMAN Storm Interferes With Mail and Train B Danicls Se- | Service—Dc Forest G. riously Ill—Ambulance COrps vites Men of Town to Join. Attorney Newell Jennings of Bris- tol has been appoint:d to ¢ charge of work in conneoct the ad- visory committeo .overing the fifth senatorial district which includes the town of Plainville. He is organizing committees in ail towns which are included in the fifth district for the purpose of making the drafted men familiar with the ques- tionnaires which they are required to fill out. Mr. Jennings has appointed S. 8. Gwillim as chairman of the local advisory board and he will take charge soon, . There has been some trouble among the drafted men regarding the fi'ling out of the questionnaires and all the men who are on the committee will be made thoroughly acquainted with them in order to assist the drafted men. Beginning Monday night, different members on the committee will bhe at the Business Men's rooms in the Odd Fellows block from 7 till 9 in- cluding Sundays for the next three weeks excepting Christmas night. Each man on the committee will have full power to accept and certify sworn h statements issued by the drafted men | S0 as to avoid the unnecessary bothei of consulting a notary public. All drafted men are notified that these questionnaires must be returned to the local exemption board at Farm- ington within ‘seven days of filling out or they will be automatically placed with the first class of men to be called regardless of dependents. Each day beginning with the 15th the committee will send out daily questionnaires of five per cent. of the men and figuring the amount of men to be reached it will take about month before matters will be straight- ened out. News comes from across the water | that the soldiers are badly in need of in general is asked to help out ag much | books and newspapers of all kinds are more than welcome, and because of the fact it is only necessary to place a ! leave them with the clerk at the post office reading material and the public as it possibly can. Magazines, that one-cent stamp on them and or with the carriers, a number of them and sent over to our Del. G. Daniels 1L it is hoped that will bhe received boyvs in France. DeForrest G. Danicls is critically ill with pneumonia at his home on Broad street and little hope is held out for is well in years and for that reason his recovery. along the case is a very serious one. C. N. Moody is attending him. Ambulance Corps Meets. Mr. Daniels Dr. The meecting held last night by the Ambulance Corps was well attended and an interesting lecture on first aid was given by Lieut. Stuart Phelps. The corps is losing some of its men and would be glad to interview applicants men interested in joining the coyps should in regard to membership. All apply to Sergeant George A. Case. Watch for IcVasscur. A pleasant farewell pdrty was given in honor of Frank LeVasseur at his home on Broad strecet last night. Friends were present from out of town and also a large number of friends in town. Vocal and instru- mental music was enjoyed and a buf- fet lunch was served. honor was presented with a watch, as he leaves soon to enter the Navy. Sleigh Ride to Unionville, A party of young people enjoyed a sleigh ride last night to Unionville. Miss Doris Gwillim gave the party which was made up school pupils and their friends. The party was lucky in getting back to town just before the blizzard began to break loose. Farcwell for Collins. James Collins of Forestville was tendered a farewell party at his home last night. Mr. Colling leaves soon to enter the service as a ship carpenter in the navy. Storm Holds Up Mail. The big snow storm had a bad ef- fect upon the train and mail service in town and the mail was held up for five hours before anything could be done, the train that is due to ar- rive here at about 6 in the morning from Briztol did not get here almost 9 o'clock and then the going was so bad it required two engines to pull the train. Plainville Briefs. The Home Guard is expecting to hear from the government in regard to their using the New DBritain Ar- mory for the purpose of drilling the men. In case they are allowed to do so the men will be transported back and forth by automobile trucks either supplied or paid for by the state. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of West Main street have returned from Pa- latka, Fla., where they have been staying for a few months. Clarence Seeley, who was with them, has de- cided to remain for the rest of the season in Florida. L. Sortman of Broad street is visit- ing his, son in Wilmington, Del. James Cunningham, who was to en- tor the navy, has been rejected on ac- count of weak eyes. Louis Conforti has gone to New Wi FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, In- | a The guest of | mostly of high | until | 1017, e ' THE STORE & C.S. HILLS &CO. £ | Silk ~ A _ o CHRISTM W Store GIFTS HARTFORD i MAKE CAREFUL SELECTION A H DELIVERY ONLY WHEN OVER #§; CARRY PARCELS WHEN POSSIBLE. AVOID C. O. D. PURCHASES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Useful Gifts For Men and Youths SPECIAL NOTICE ' Commencing ‘Wednesday, December the 19th, store will be open evenings until Christ- mas. Our Men’s Furnishing department offers a wonderful selection of articles that will be highly appreciated by men—young and old. It is the practical gifts that will count for most this Christmas and our stock consists of only those things that are lasting and sub- stantial: Gloves, Neckwear, Bath Robes, Smoking Jackets, Shirts, Pajamas, Sets, etc. from the foremost manufacturers. MEN’S GLOVES, self & black stitching, from MEN’S COMPLETE LINE OF CHAMOIS AND BUCK MEN’S WOOL AND WOOL LINED GLOVES, from esese RERRERR R MEN’S NECKWEAR—Immense assortments of all the fashionable silks, and in the richest colorings, at prices ranging from 50c to $1.50. MEN’S “ARROW” SEAL PACK HANDKERCHIEFS, fou specially good value for $1.00 MEN’S BATH ROBES—the newest colorings and patterns, for $3.98 and $5. Better qualities $7.50 and $10. An excellent showing of ALL WOOL NAVY BLANKET BATH ROBES for $12.50 and $16.50. MEN’S GLOVES—Cape Walking Gloves in the newest shades, black or self-embroidered backs, from $2.00 to $3.50 per pair. WOMEN’S WINTER COATS ' 31 8.75 |l FORMERLY $25.00, SATUR{'AY 150 excellent quality Wool Coats, in Velour, Kersey, Broadcloth and other novelty materials, are lined throughout—others half lined, all ‘are warm, serviceable and correct in every way. There is a splendid variety of models, and all the wanted shades are to be found. Many .nf them are fur trimmed. t These Coats are taken from our regular stock and are specially desirable. The Charming Beauty of a Thousand Pretty Blouses That Are Ideal For Christmas Gifts One maust see SKIN GLOVES, from $2.50 to $4.00 pair. $1.50 to $3.00 pair. 65c to $3.50 pair. most popular and some For Sat. our price $18.75. Such pretty materials and such pretty styles, and the loveliest are here displayed. these Blouses to appreciate their smartness and their originality of design. 1 There are dainty Taileur Blouses in lovelv crepe de chine, and Georgette crepe, with all the touches of fine tucks and hemstitching that make them so distinctive. . These Blouses ar especially adapted for Holiday gifts, and the values are unprecedented for 4 $5.98 and up. SILK AND WOOL WAIST AND DRESS PATTERNS PERCALE DRESS PATTERNS Good quality, OUR GLOVE CERTIFICATES are a most sensible and satis- latest designs Our magnificent stocks of factory method of making a e Silks and Dress Goods afford gift. The recipient may make a’ wide selection, and what her own selection, and get her $1.15, 8 yards for $1.50. could be more appropriate and in keeping with present condi- tions for Gifts that are useful and practical. correct size, thus eliminating the number of exchanges after Christmas. ‘These are put up in ‘ol(d&y boxes. e RAPHAEL'S SPECIALTY SHOP THE NEW STORE i70-172 Main St. Next to N. B. Savings Bank USEFUL GIFTS For Women, Misses and Children, Such as: COATS, DRESSES, WAISTS, FUR SETS, BATH ROBES, KIMONOS, PETTICOATS, SILK UNDERWEAR, i HOSIERY, And for the Little Folks We Have Them All In Large Quantities. SPEND YOUR CHRISTMAS MONEY WISELY FOR GIFTS THAT WON'T BE DIS- CARDED AFTER THE FIRST WEEK’S NOVELTY HAS WORN OFF. RAPHAEL'S SPECIALTY SHOP 170-172 MainSt. See Our Window Display HE POPULAR SHOL STORE st Delightfully Feminine Here is a new high heel medel that has all the dainty eharmt 50 esscatially a part of evers woman's sttire. Made York for a few trip. | Pierce Clark is home from Hebron v ine, to spend the holi- 3 ; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Farmington avenue. days on a business Percy Miller has accepted a posi- of medium shade of gray kid tion as clerk in Byington's drug o4 long, wiim lnes, this is one store. ) 8¢ the most pleasing styles seen Cards received from First Class . this season. Price $T30. Private Albert Conlin who is with the CHRISTMAS FOOTWEAR aero squad at Tllinois, say he has BPECIALTTES! been transferred to Texas. | The public schools in town held ses Comty Felt Slippers, all col- | sions this morning as usual although ors, $1.65. the neighboring towns did not on ac- count of the storm. A mceting was held last night in the 0dd Fellows' hall hy Sequassin lodge, {1 O. O. F.,, which worked the first Felt moccasins, padded soles at from $1.00 to $1.75. Felt Juliets and Slippers, $1.38 and $1.50. Come in and look over our degree. P stock of Holiday Footwear for — Ry Men, Women and Chidren at kIR LS most reasonabdle prices. Successtul, | Bess—so = he set her cap for him? Th Shm Do it clever! c Belle—Oh, very. Now he's paying ISHBERG ,,Jte s, | esssmmemASK THE CLERK FOR 5. & H. GREEN STAMPS s for all her clothes, including the cap. —Exchange.