New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 21, 1917, Page 8

In their pursuits of takers, florists and mak- jurning goods assiduously Pdeath notices in the news- id the house of death s d with letters from them. | "you imagine the avaricious nd clothing dealer devoting the same purposes? Re- dows and members of fam- réturning from a funeral 1 mazed and shocked to find iWing printed letter addressed eased: ‘“Dear Madam—Beg m you that I pay the highest or gentlemen’s discarded cloth- every description, also shoes, wing to the scarcity and ad- ‘prices of clothing this year, I y well, Please call on us.” i ‘His Wooden Overcoat. e, Mont—A man | cornmeal, Indian meal, staggered into Daniels & Bilboa’s undertaking rooms. Y “Get my wooden overcoat ready. I'm already Ambalmed " he ordered. He was J."H. Naeges, and when asked whether he wag drunk or crazy, he denied both charges, saying, “Neither. I'm dead.” The undertakers realized that Naeges wag in the proximity of truth when he fell, and he was rushed to the Emergency hospital, where a pint of embalming fluid was extracted with a stomach pump. The man who un@ertook to under- take himself regaimed strength quick- ly after treatment.and returned home. Camouflaged Eats. ‘Washington. — Camouflaged pump- kinless pie and gingerlessg gingerbread are the latest experiments in food con- servation tested on -one of the army transports, ‘and, according to the re- ports of the troops, there was only one objection—there wasn’t enough. Supplied by the National Emerg- ency Food Gardem Commission, the recipes were tested on the transport Grant with great success. The pie is, as its name implies, camouflaged with salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, two eggs and gin- ger. The gingerbread, however, is gin- gerless, molassesless, eggless, butter- less and milkless. He Paid $5. Pawling, N. Y.—Daniel S. Elmore, of Merwinsville, east of Pawling, it became known taday, was haled to court in Nelson accused of cruelty to animals for riding a goat in payment of a wager. Elmore, who bet with Eugene Bracken, outcome of a primary contest for town clerk, declared that if his favor- ite lost he would ride a goat for a mile three days in succession. He lost and had to ride. A woman com- plained to Francis Ballard, agent for the Humane society, who had Elmore summoned to court. He was fined $5. Digs Grave, Dies. Rising City, Neb.—It is rarely that a man digs his own grave and then is doomed to occupy it as soon as it is dug, yvet Frank Krenk, of Able, Neb., did both. Krenk, seventy-five vears old and well to do, accompanied by his son-in-law, Joseph Barcal, had just completed digging the grave in the National cemetery here, when the accident happened. Xrenk, wishing his body to be buried deep, had dug the grave to a depth of more than ten feet. In removing the supports, Krenk fell into thé grave, head- foremost, breaking his neck. He was dead when he was carried from the grave. The 0ld man was buried in the [ will not attempt to introduce myself--nor my Pre-announcement of the New “Live” Combination for New Britain’s Good of Nelson, on the. grave he had taken so much pains to prepare. Little Pin Money. Philadelphia—Twelve thousand dol- lars a year “pin money” for the wife of the president of the United States, or the “first lady of the land,” is pr vided in a fund from the estate of Henry G. Freeman, Jr., a wealthy lawyer, who died here recently. The estate is valued at $2,000,000 and up- ward. “The reason I make this fung,” the will explains, “is because I the President of the TUnited States receives such a miserable pittanc a man holding the greatest position on earth.” The remainder of the in- come from the estate is to go to charities. Two Silver Weddings. Los Angeles, Cal.—Mrs. C. T. Reed, of Los Angeles, recently celebrated her second stlver wedding. Mrs. Reed married her first husband when she was 17. and 25 vears later celebrated a happy wedding anniversary. Now, many years later, she observed a sec- ond anniversary of the same nature. DIES IN ACTION. 21 (Correspond- Von on ‘Amsterdam, Dec. ence—The German general, ‘Wartenberg was killed in action November 5. ‘W. CONNORS. -or ldeals now-—merely call your attentlon to J. W. CONNORS Come in and get acquainted---let us be your Santa Claus---You'll be glad-- Pure Silk . Pure Silk o Fibre Silk .c........ $3.85 SHIRTS . $5.85 . $4.85 Heavy Silk . Fibre Silk . Lisle Socks Imported Patterns Novelty Silk .. Pure Silk BATH ROBES Extra value robes in woolly | warm fabrics. $5.50—$7.50- 15 dozen grey and white, knitted, $2.00 value MUFFLERS .| Tans at Grey Glaze .$1.29 GLOVES NECKWEAR GIFTS THAT MEN WANT--AND NEED SOCKS Novelty Silks ..... 0. D. Army Sweaters in Wool Ribbed effects and other colors $4.50 and $5.00 $1.00 .65 ‘Wool Unions Worsted Unions GARTERS PARIS 18ingle Grip Double Grip .. Hcliday Boxed UMBRELLAS In popular handles for men. In silk and Gloria Silkloth SHIRTS ‘Woven Madras $1.15—$3.00 | stripea Percales UNDERWEAR CAPS . $3.00 | $1.00 value, natty shapes and $2.00 | colors . $1.50 85¢ GLOVES Perrins & Meyers. colors $3.00 s Novelty bound. Washable. Assorted HATS New styles New Shades New price $1.95 “GET CONNORIZED—Y OU’LL GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH.” e CONNORS, HALLORAN CO. “The Live Store for Men, Younger Men and Youngstérs” 248 MAIN STREET, - NEW BRITAIN, CONN. “Always Reliable” ‘WHAT WILL HYLAN | \I][] T0 RESTAURANTS o They Are Wondering Down in ‘ Little OF New York miliar with the mental vicissitudes of the New York hotel and restaurant man may sympathize wholeheartedly with them at the first tap of twelve New Year's Eve. For at that mo- ment will begin' the most nerve rack- ing hour of doubt imaginable regard- ing the one question which interests them from January 2 to December 31 of each year—'*What about New Year's Eve?” The interest of the purveyors of | Metropolitan gayety is whetted by the lean days which have come with war. They have become patriotically wheatless, meatless, treatless, and al- most sheetless, and now Wwithin one hour after 12 o'clock they must learn what is what regarding their time honored annuaj bharvest. John Pur- roy Mitchel, who caused ,the New Year’s Eve revelry to be haltea at one o'clock, a thing previously un- heard of, ceases to.be mayor of the city of New York at midnight on | New Year's Eve. can give any order he chooses in the - matter, will not become mayor until a minute after 12 the following morn- ing, and he yesterday refused to dis- cuss what his view of the closing hour on New Year's Eve may be. So beginning at midnight the hotel and restaurant men -have only to find Mr. Hylan and learn if there is the longed for chance to go over the highly polished top with refreshments after one o’clock, Judge Hylan, in his recent explana- tions of his life, works and habits, has made it clear that he retires ear- 1y, and the hotel men’s biggest favor must be asked of a righteous man called from his sleep in the extreme dead of a Brooklyn night. of worry stretch before them, to be followed by one hour such as the pro- prietors involved have never known. At the McAlpin yesterday the man- agement stated it would close at one o'clock or soon thereafter. Last year, | when the closing was fixed at - that time, it was said, it was more satis- | factory for every one concerned. The | same ‘procedure will be followed at | the Claridge. New York, Dec. 2L.—Any one fa- | John F. Hylan, who | Two weeks | Established 1886 Globe Clothing House A List 0f Givable Gifts Umbrellas Bath Robes Mufflers Suspenders Neckwear House Coats Pajamas Socks Combination Sets Caps Satchels Suit Cases Shirts A FEW MINUTES IN THIS STORE WILL SUGGEST MANY GIFT ANSWERS ‘ The management of the Vanderbilt has arranged an elaborate program, but the early closing hour will be as last year. Dancing at the Majestic will con- tinue after one o'clock. At the Park avenue hotel it was stated any ruling | of the administration would be ad- hered to in every sense of the word. The Biltmore is strongly in favor cf ending the New Year's celebra- tion at one hour past midnight. .The Plaza will take the same course, but dancing will continue. The Knicker- bocker, Waldorf-Astoria and Ansonia wtgl follow the course outlined by city cials. ARREST GERMANS, St. Louis, Lec. 21.—More than 150 pro-German. propagandists have been arrested during the past two m s in southern Illinois, where they have' been active among coal miners, de- cording to government agents who fi 3 ported to headquarters today. ; ——AT THE = METHODIST CHURCH VAN DYKE'S STORY &, “The OTHER WISE MAN’ IN PICTURES, SONG AND TABLEAUX Pictures By the Old Masters — A Quiet Service By Candlelight Dec. 23d, Sunday Evening, 7:30 gf{st Xonn. Valley EAMERY BoTTER - 1 46C Selected 7 " 17 EGGS .... fiek Conws - 49¢ *19c¢ LARD ... 2 lbs Very Best Mmce Seeded °* Seedl RAISINS pkgess l 3c Extra La PRUNES 2 Ibs 35¢ Very Fancy Dried PEARS 2l 33° o e 25 ¢ 11c APRICOTS 1b Very Best Salad Dressing 'aws°-bot Golden PUMPKIN can Extra Best Catsup large bot Large Bot MAZOLA OIL Libby’s SAUER- KRAUT .. 1 5° Libby’s PEACHES can 14'C Baking SODA ...... pkg 5c Davi Rumford B mateed 107 35° Bas 11C 15c¢ 15¢ l4c. Extra Fancy Y.S. Qe Baked Beans 2 v BEE SOAP .. 2 vans. PEOPLE'S BUTTER STORE %, CHRISTMAS BARGAINS FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY ; New Soft Shell ' ALMONDS b 33C New Filbert NUTS o 29¢ New Californt waLNUTS b 29¢ New Mixed NUTS ..... 1b 29¢ 9 to 11 a. m. 2 HOUR QAI;E i 39c Selected EGGS Very Good Laundry SOAP .... 2 bars 1 HOUR SALE 3 to 4p. m. Best Milk Contners 21s 29€ Our Store Will Be Open Tuesday until 1 p. m. Don’t F‘orget This Bargain is for Saturday and Monday.