New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 11, 1918, Page 2

pent Theodore : spent the week-end at his faplao street. Lambkin Ruth home on has been of Grove of Boston Bristoll 1. bisiti i1 Mrs. Wiliam J. Sullivan rene Sullivan spent the week-end *ortland The monthly meeting red Men's society “Sv. onight, in Vega hall. M. Schmidt re- Miss Nagles sanitarium tion for remov of g Miss and Miss in of the Hun- * will be held ss Hople has jurned from fter an ansils ope Leroux presented n, who marine. Council- for five Council Claude J wristwatch to Juddie Landgr as enlisted in the merchant andgren was employed by an Leroux a plumber ears Local members of the Connecticut | ociety of Civil Engineers have re- ived notice that the annual meeting ill be held in Hartford on February and 20 The second moonlight dance of the ason will be held this evening at the ciety hall of the Y. M. T. A. B. sc- ety. Thomas J. Devine is chairman the committee on arrangements. he first of the moonlight dance 1d two weeks ago, Was a succe: eigh parties from New Haven, Hart- brd, Bristol, and Meriden wil attend e dance. The Charter Oak Jazz or- estra will furnish music. An important meeting of the forking Girls' club will be held this ening. William Kelly of Crown pund an abandoned horse and sleigh the Plainville road ecarly yester- ; morning and he turned the outfit | per to Policeman Charles Twining. report of the theft of sleigh from stable in Bristol was made to Ser- bant Kelly earlier in the evening om Daniel n of Southington, jho left the rig in a Bristol stable. The time for the srman alien enemies has been nded to Wedne thus affording veral known parties in this city an portunity of complying with igulations. Captain Grace is arge of the cleri work and S ants Richardson and Malone attend other details. The directors of the Chamber of pmmerce will meet at 4:30 o'clock morrow afternoon. { | | ( | street | ) registration of Vaudeville and superior photo Lyceum theater. drama, Fox's High photo leater cle Vaudeville and eney's theater moving pictures, Gerstaecker lodge, T Turner hall O. O. F. meets ZRIN GOES TO WASHINGTON. william J. Kerin of No. 3 Sexton ect, has received an appointment inspecting engineer, and has gone Washington where he will take up work immediately. Werin has en in the employ of the Stanley orks for several vears, and is well own lacally, having been president the Y. M. T. A. & B. society, and member of the New Britain War He was rejected by the or- artment at Camp Dix a. few z0, andwas also rejected by draft board JISSMAN-BAYER. gement of Miss Edith Re- Bayer of 242 East Main street and rry Weissman of Stamford, was nounced at a family gathering at home Mr. and Mrs. Morris yer yesterday. Miss Bayer is a pcher in the kindergarten depart- nt of the Smalley school ard local he of DELL-ANS hbsolutely Removes ndigestion. Druggists Selat: ice at 269 X in this §gd, she se- Bl factories, art & Cooley so an employe "was here that fter the ma to worlk at I jast December, when | Mrs S fo her famil s going , but she fw. where. This the f her until the announce- . arrest. The family 1 Suspicidus that some hing wa Wrong, when the federal officers a tloned' them but they had no direct inkling of the pred tive was in. The with an Austrian, said to have local friends, stirred up the federal author- ities when the dvnamite was found in their possession and immediately steps taken to unearth rch for plotters. This se: disclosed twe nests of ar Chicago and other western cities. From the time of her incar: until Saturday, Mrs. Selatz tained a silence about her real identi- ty, but when pr by she broke was wer sex sed closely down and At the Lawlor s given by the girl, Mr. Antolini and Louis and brother of the city. and Antol- prison- eirl nst the while she resided here {hat arouse suspicions against her. The same applies to Sclata, who never figured in any wrongdoing that would bring him into police ircles However, there is a strong belief that he may have been mixed up in gang that was instrumental in ha the anti-conscription matter tered about the city last Spring, well as the anarch federal officers discovered street cariy last fall ng as on Mill GAMPAIGN IN WARDS Managers Named to Handle Sale of Thrift Stamps in Six Districts— Canvass Begins Next Monday. The Thrift carried into every Organization Stamp campaign is to home in New was perfected be Britain. ament their rela- rrest of the girl, in company | would | | develop the | seat- | ic band that the | | boarad { the today for the opening of the house to | house campaign on the week of Feb- ruary 18 to 23. The plan of cam- paign provides for the appointment of six ward managers, who will direct the work and will name street cap- tains for every street in the ¢ Chairman Noah Lucas, who charge of this feature of the Thrift has Stamp campaign announged today the | of the ward fmanagers as selection follows: ¥irst ward—Henry Hoar. Second ward—A. N. Rutherford. Third ward—Harold W. Hatch. Fourth ward—John A. Abraham- son. Ffth ward—Paul Nurczyk. Sixth ward—A, Gorbach. During the week of February the initial drive will be made. The street captains will go to every hous on thelr respective streets and ask for subscriptions for the purchase of Thrift Stamps. The plan will be get people to agree to subscribe certain amount each month, postman will deliver the stamps by use of the franking privile In case a person does not subscribe, it will be noted on the report card and the reason therefor. In caso that it is not an absoluto refusal, the party will be seen azain on the next round the captains make. Every mont around the 18th the captains and their assistants will make their districts and collect from the subscribers. They will then take care of any prospects they have on the list and also try and o have bought the stamps to in- crease their subscriptions. It is thus proposed to create a great big war savin will reach every individual who would not be approached in any other way. a PAYS TO PLAY PINOCHLE. George M. Landers of Council of Defense, ana John T. Dalv will be the speake e which will be held at the club rooms of the Anchor Brand Foremen's club. tomorrow evening. The supper will be given to the members of Captain Fugh Coffey’s pinochle team hy tr members of Captaln Michacl Waync team. The supper is the result of recent pinochle tournament in which the members of the losing team agreed to give the winners a feast. A lang program has been prepared by the efund money if it fails. #5¢ committee in charge. | hcarted administer fo | continued | out | our and the | a tour of | induce any | 18 | & | the o oIt ' VAT | Giate personal concern of all our com- society in New Britain, which | X | columns, State | 9T to | account AILY NEW BRITAIN D HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1918. DOLLAR DAY 310 TOMORROW spent for a SUIT OR OVERCOAT Garments already reduced in Each price not included. $1.00 Off} The price of every pair of High Shoes in aur stock—in- cluding French Shriner & Urner Shoes, James A. Banister Shoes (8 and Horsfall Shoes, FOR THIS DAY ONL HORSFALL’S IT PAYS TO BUY OUR KIND. 93-99 Asylum © With 140 St., Trumbull St. TTARTFORD, Connecting s BRIVE BY GERMANS Weekly Review Forecasts Offen- sive on Western Front Soon Washington, Feb. 11.—Secretary s weekly review of the mi sitaution in Buror cont ments which aro interpreted as m ing that the long-heralded and wide 1y >d German d on battlefront may soon dver iva stern terialize. After pointinz out that Germany has added to the ength of he force on the I‘ranco-Belgian front by br up new divisions fror Austri from the Russian fron Secretary says that there was heavy fi g along a large part of the front during the last ek, in- cluding continued activity along the sector occupied by American Baker a actions of more than | ter were recorded, ctary, “it would appear long deferred offensive may simultaneou at differ of the line as an outcome engagements.” ough cha s the that the no sec nt | ot | b poin these Discipline on Tuscanta, Secretzs Baker’s statement lows: At dusk on the evening of Feb. 5, off the Irish coast, a torpedo launched | from an enemy submarine struck the converted liner Tuscania, having on | American '00PS. latest report appears proxir ly 113 men. “The fine discipline and the efficient cult situation contributed to latively slight me time we founc work of the our forces. that hos Ty fol- to be ap- | of the men handling of a di | those in command accot for these casualties. At must express our by re- | the | € pro- | British navy in rescuing | Notwithstanding the fact | le submarines were lurking in vicinity, the British destroy- er: every assistanci and remained on the scene, succoring our men until all survivors were brought ly ashore. At the small Scotland, where landed, the reception the rendered | a of Ireland and troops were with a most warm- on the part of the people. who did all in their power to | ever comfort and care. The sector in Lorraine, where our | are in contact with the enemy, | relatively act through- the week. Artillery duels took intermittently, but fog and prevented infantry en- The Germans attempted | 1 no furth ds, and settled down to 'stematic sniping, and bombing of tions. “Our sharpshootc of parapets well por our met place heavy rains cements. s gave a themselves, keeping cleared of good the enemy Ger- m Close to German Line. “One stretch of our line is very close up to the German position. Here bombing and frequent exchanges hand grenades occurred. erman airplanes made repeated attempts to push their reconnoitering sallies over our lines, but were invar. iably met with a hot fire from our ant craft guns. “Our forces engaged have themselves well fitted for their in the trenc of of shown tasks s, and are rapidly be- coming accustomed to the routine of trench warfare. The welfare of our troops, whether in the trenches or in rest depots, is the object of the imme- The rations for the men hes, in spite of the enemy's to break up our transport have been regularly assured. of our wounded at our field Ltions, well as at our hospitals, is being carried on with efficiency and scientific skill “I{ere in America, at our canton- ments, the training of our new armies & methodically. rival in the western theater German forces coming from the Ru an front is Further Austrian divisions lso been detached from other s of operations and are being con- centrated in reserve behind the Ger- man lines in the west. Much dissat- isfaction Is expressed throughout Aus- | hg mande in tho trer attempts The in ing base is proceed “The adc in of origi tio ly noted ha tria-Hungary at the policy of dispatch- | enemy |ing their troops daily in the dual monarchy, and it i only should on distant battlefields in the further- ance of German their interests i numerous Our loss at | ticular Staden fignting took place last autumn. the the enemy territory, tie 1sh appreciation for the splendid | elsewhere. peated reconnoitering thrusts | British position pelle, the entire of more than local ¢ corded, long-defe simultaneously at the south of the Cambrai the enemy hand. { | scene Germons drove a number of power- | fu in Lorraine of Craonne, as well as along the east bank of the Meuse. Sen against front hood of Rheims the French trated the enemy’s number of pr cessful tachment of a German outpost. North of FI ing over an e less violent than in the British nevertheless tude than during the Hostile along the east bank of the Meuse and out a raids, tons plants concentrated their energies on bomb- g the and dr: tant oper trians dispositions of units along the front, and the Italian kept up a continuous WE SPECIALIZE ON METAL AND BEAVER BOARD FOR CEILING AND SIDE WALLS. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR DOING WORK. CALL OR PHONE 359. THE JOHN BOYLE CO. 3 and 5 FRANKLIN SQUARE Painters, Decorators and Sign Makers loney Quickly,Think of WESTERN UNION TRANSFERS There are many, many uses for Western Union Money Transfers.” To meet banking obligations—to pay insurance policies — to purchase.railroad tickets—to pay taxes—to send anniversary gifts—to supply salesmen on the road —to send money to soldiers in camp. More than seventy million dollars was transferred last year by THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. T R 2D T T P Y T O O 5 A B T e ) line. I were | alert in reg ian patrols on of the headwaters of the Drenta. Northeast of Monte | Grappa minor encounters took place. | “The enemy unsucce illy attempt- | ed to explode mines in the Monte Pa- subio sector: In the Val Lagarina and especially along the lower Piave, ar- tillery duels were v “The Austrians are continuing their | policy of bombing the open towns of the Venetian plain. The priceless art | treasures of Padua, Bassano, Treviso, | etc., religiously respected through all otheg campaigns in Italy, were during | the week the targets of Austrian avia- tors. “The British in vanced their lines Jerusalem. “In the Balkans there was a recrud- escence of active operations. Allied patrols broke into Bulgarian positions at various points. The active co-oper- atin of the Greek contingents with the Allies is noted, and Greek aviators conducted successful raids in the Vardar Valley. “The situation in Russia continues confused. Economic conditions have | grown more serious and internal | strife has broken out in various parts | | { fight Germany’s n front i sing | to ttle ong the weste The desire for peace is increa Austrians their forces that sac; the ing natural resent ambitions alien lD[ scene of par- Ypres- fierce Hero sharp raid into inflicting casual- The Brit- again the minor engagemen the region of the railway, where such “Flanders was British drove a ad- of | Palestine have nd taking prisoner: slightly north so raided the German lines suc- sfully southwest of Armentie well as east of Hargicourt and e Germans pushed forward re- against northeast of Poelca- in the Cambrai salient, and at number of other points. “Heavy fighting took place along front ough no actions aracter were re- appear * that the ™ may develop at different points of outcome of these en- Hostile artillery was y enzaged, and a number of v bombardments, in all probabil- practice ages, were put down various po In front of and to sector. measure of undertalk- well in air would ed off - of the countr “Though surrounded by foes, the Rumanians are still attempting to re- main faithful to the allied cause. In | spite of many adverse factors, the Ru- manian forces hav hitherto held to- gether and are today n efficient fight- | ing unit. The combat stre h of the Rumanian army has increased by 80 per cent. since last year and, accord- ing to the last reports, the Rumanians entire front from an nt ‘““The British took full the various the ration in and had have taken over the Activity on French Front. Galatz to Caernovi “The French front was also the | much lively fighting. The CATHOLICS CONSERVE FUEL DURING LENT of 1 assaults aga and nst in the French lines | the region north the area Services At St. Mary’s and St. Joseph's French the of Nieuport. “To the bordering the North attempted a blow | German positions, in | In the neighbor- | pene- ! lines and took a oners. In the region ench were again suc- and captured the entire de- Churches to Be Held One Eve- ning Weekly. In order to assist in the conserva- tion of fuel during the Lenten season which opens Wednesday, the pastors of St. Mary's and St. Joseph's church- es, have planned to limit the weekly services to one night a week. At St. Mary’s church, the service will be held on Friday evenings, and will con- ist of the ros: sermon and bene- ction, at 7:30 *clock. The orders of Rt. Rev. Bishop John J. Nilan were read at the various masses yesterday. The message asked the co-operation of the church and government in an especial manner during the Lenten season. Two masses will be elebrated on Wednesday, at 7 and 8 o'clock. be distributed at both again in the evening at Ailette the the Chemin des Dames and near the enemy drove forward raid- parties, but achieved no results. “Artillery bombardments took place tended front, and, while area, of grater magni- preceding week. ticularly intense were fire was par upper Alsace. “The French and British carried of very effective air, As vench dropping many | Ashes will explosives on munition ses, and ce, while the British |7:30 o'clock. In accordance with the wishes the state fuel administrator, the rochial school is closed this weel John T. Winters announced 1 ay that a special collection would be taken up next Sunday for the home and foreign missions. Rev. Patrick Daly read his annual spiritual report of the parish at the various masses yesterday, as follow series the of hizh in A of submarine nests at Ostend Zeebrugge and hostile aero- omes in the zone of operations. “In the Ttalian theater no impor- tion took place. The Aus- were busy rearranging their sing bombardment of the entire CHAS. DILLON & CO. HA RTFORD. TOMORROW--TUESDAY ONE DOLLAR OFF ON ANY GARMENT IN STOCK Coats, Suits, Dresses and Skirts All garments purchased in Coat and Suit Dept. during this sale —a rcduc n of One Dollar will bo allowed on ecach garment includ- ing those selling at reduced prices. SALE PRIC Choice Satin Hats, the very lat SATIN HA" Regular Price $2 50 $1.00 in black and colors. style: CHILDREN’S RAIN COATS AND CAPES Regulay Prices Up To $5.00 ALE PRICE - - - - $1.00 Five hundred Raincoats and Capes for children in tan, navy and grey plaids; sizes. 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Our as- sortment includes a wide variety of styles and colorings which will make it possible for you to select just the paper you desire for any room in your Home. 1917 REMNANTS AT COST A good assortment of 1917 papers in bundles of 10 to 12 rolls at $1.00-$1.50 per bundle, while they last. anl/liff U 8 Br U v no Co w s Inc. 7 Paints, Varnishes, Hardware, Etc. 250-256 Park St. New Britain, Conn. Marriages, 20; baptisms, 114; confir- mation class, 148; first communion class, 148. During the year all so- cities attended holy communion large numbers, the League of the Sa- cred Heart leading with 1,182. The Holy Childhood society was next with 163 and the Children of Mary third with 80. Father Daly read the fol- lowing rules to govern services at the church during the coming year: Par- ish mass week days at 7 o’clock a. m.; four masses on Sunday at 7, 8, 9 and 10:30 o'clock; confession on every turday afternoon and evening and on the eve of holy days and the first iday of every month, from 3:30 to 6 o’clock and from 7 to 9 o'clock. Funeral masses will be celebrated at 9 ’clock and month’s mind and ni- ver masses at 7 or 8 o'clock, ac- cording to choice. Baptisms will bo held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock and on Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock. Marriages will be performed at high mass at 9 o'clock and at low mass at 8 o'clocik. Masses on Ash held and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Wednesday will be $ o'clock services Ashes will be distributed at all services. at T and In order to aid in the fuel situation, the pastor has decided to hold Lenten devotions on one night only a week, Wednesday evenings, when the resary, | in sermon and benediction will be commercing at 7:30 o’clock. The parochial school is closed this week. A month's mind mass will be cele- brated Thursday morning at 8 o’clock for Mrs. Anna Cullen and on Friday morning at 8 o'clock a month’s mind mass will be celebrated for Francis J. O’Neill. held TO Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE (Tablets.) It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box 30c. FRANCE IN MOURNING. In a letter to friends in this Chamberlain, office force of the ites that the national black, as in nearly France at least one serving in the armed force Lieutenant Chamberlain how- ever has been dceply impressed by the spirit of the French and he writes, “Their spirit is wonderful and they know, as we do, that the war will have a successful issue, and undoubtedly soon. Because of the strict cen- sorship rules, he was unable to tell where he is located. city, Lieutenant Rodman of the Stanley Works, si calor of France every family in member formerly is