New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 29, 1918, Page 7

y RO Fridays We Close at Noon, Till September 13th, Inclusive. AWNINGS, PORCH SHADES, HAMMOGKS On saie at our Drapery Dept. at Lowest Possible Prices ADD MUCH TO ONE ATHER SUCH AS W ALL THE ABOV SPELL OF HOT W. WITH LATELY. WINDOW AWNINGS, odd lots of reguls 48 in. only. Specially priced to close $ BAMBOO PORCH SHADES, 4x8 ft., at $2.25 each. The color green size 8x8 ft., for $4.50 ea. Sized 10x8 ft., priced at $5.25 each. VUDOR PORCH SHADES in varying sizes from 4 to 6 inch drop, ranging in prices § to $10. each. PORCH DROP CURTAINS in blue and white sized 5 value, closing out at $2.19 each 8x8 ft was $3.95, HAMMOCKS OF ALL valance in big variety o SERVICE FLAGS, sizes feet or 3x5 feet. porch showing that you h VERANDA AND HAMMOCK crash, others HAVE and b , the color brown, the x8 ft., for and $ sizes colors at moderate pri; or PILLOWS covered in some embroidered on with floss filled, 98c each PORTABLE WARDROBE:! vacationist or travelle offer them special $ and $3.7 FASHIONABLE W WHITE Just received, place on sale Women's White with hand turned soles, Cuban and military heels, vas Pumps, turn soles, Louis heels, choice at $4.00 pair. WHITE CANVA! dren’s siz for $3.00. Growin BROKEN LOTS white canvas W, pair. BOOTS of kid made of y priced at $2.89, 5 each. 33 we « BUCK OXFORDS for wo- with hand turn soles and , for $5.00 pair. WIINTE CANVAS BOOTS, style with rubber soles and Were $3.00, priced now $2.00. wWoM S WHITE LACE broken sizes of $6.00 to $8.00 WHITE men’s we: Louis heel lace heels. and buck COMFORT DURING BEEN slats 3 KINDS, those of Palmer make with pillow figured cretonne, for $2. Boots re $4.00 and $5.00. with kinds, now priced $4.95 pair. A FAVORED wide, sized 2.85 each. 12 Size 13 ft width 7 ft 6x8 ft, regular now $3.19 ch. and made of wool bunting with one, two or three stars, Just what yowll want to display in window one or more fighting for the good cause. round and square shapes, figure d cretonnes, 1 the we handy for and $4.50, FOOTWEAR. nvass Oxfords also some White Can- BOOTS in chil- 50 pair. Misses’ & Girls' $3.50 pr. AND SIZ of and Pumps. Now $3.00 Louis heels, HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY OR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF Us. wheat growers of that section of the country that much of their product will not mature at all While in Ohio Dr. the guest of the members of the Ohio State Council of Defense and the mertcan Association of Clinical Re- search, and with them he visited the great Aviation mp near Dayton. Woodruff May Call Apparatus, At a meeting of the fire commission- ers and ‘selectmen of Berlin, Arthur Woodruff, town clerk and treasurer, was given power to call the New Bri- tain fire apparatus in case of d serious fire in this to¥yn, To prevent any un- necessary expense, when the contract | was signed with the New Britain fire use of the New Britain fire apparaatus BERLIN NEWS FARMERS’ MEETING AT STORRS COLLEGE, Practical Demonstrations Impor- fant Section of Lengthy Program Griswold was for a fixed price, a stipulation was made in the contract stating that only the three selectmen of the town would be empowered to call the ap- paratus. The ew Britain fire com- | panies were instructed to answer calls | from the selectmen only Since it Wodk:endl { was found a short time ago in the case | | | clectmen Authorize Town Clerk to ©Cail on New Britain Department for Help—Many Soldiers and ors Home for is not always easy to find the select- men, it was decided that someone who could be had at any time of the day should be given power to call the fire companies. As Mr. Woodruff may be found at his office in ing the work day, it was decided that it would be best to give him the power to call the fire apparatus b Will Be In Session. John A. Moore and Garner C. Good- win, registrars of voters for the town of Berlin will be n session August 2, in the town hall to receive and correct the votng lis The registrars will be on hand during the usual hours. This is the first year for Garner Good- win as republican registrar of voters. He whas appointed a few months ago by the selectmen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert Morse, who was registrar for a number of vears. Of interest to local farmers will | be the notice which has been sent | out regarding the meeting of the Connecticut farme The session will_be held in the Connecticut col- lege at’ Storrs, August 6 to August 9. | The meetings are being arranged by | the director of extension service of | the college, and are to consist of | discussions, field trips and demon- | strations. On the opening day, Au- gust 6 and ing through the fol- lowing day will be a gathering of the members of the Connecticut Poultr ion. On the 7th and 8th the Conneeticut Dairymens’ association will be in session in the college, and vill make a tour of inspection on the | grounds of the college. The Bee | Keepers' association will meet on the 8th and 9th, and the closing meetir Lot the conference will be held on the pth, when the members of the Con- necticut Pomological association will ome fogether for their annual meet- ng A number of the local farmers and dairymen are members of at least | one of these associations, and are planning to attend the meetings. Val- hints on war-time economy mbout the farm and dairy will be given through the demonstrations. A number of well-known speakers, well versel on scientific farming will be ent to address the various meet- s. The observation trips through he grounds of the Connecticut Agri- cultural college should be especially Interesting and beneficial to those who plan to attend Dr. Griswold Returns From Trip. Dr. SR. M. Griswold Ke Hatch to Handle Riley’s Business. ‘W. L. Hatch, the New Britain insur- ance man will handle the insurance busness of De Witt Riley during the absence of Mr. Riley from the town. The latter expects to be called into training with the val Reserve this week. uable Mar Two mar ge Licenses Issued. iage licenses have issued at the office of the town during the past week. been granted to sington and been clerk A license Elmer Elton of Kén- Anna Newfield of New Britain. Mr. Elton is the son of Charl lton, employed at the local | depot. A license ha so been grant- sington | €d to John R. Webb of East Hartford eturned Saturday afternoon from a | and Miss Cotton of Kensington. seven-days’ | trip to Buffalo, | Berlin Ser Notes. New York, and Cl and, Akron and | Stella Goodrich, yeowoman station- payton, Ohio, in the interests of the | oq at New London was a visitor at her American Assoclation for Clinical Re- | pome’ 1n Berlin yesterday. Miss earch. The local doctor is _vice- | Goodrich is employed as a stenograper president of this association. In his | 24 'the New London station E Ririp to Ohio, Dr. Griswold pres- WALIEL el ey ent during the hottest two or three | Ra e Aot ,\)wndxn;" & s b s i B s dar o L e s b ing the last 20 years The wheat and | | ORSeREr 8 e bat crops of Ohio are being harvest- | U8R at his home in Kensingtton. George Corr was home over od, and are in splendid condition, but | : : hour furlough at his home in Berlin Ihe corn is not as far advanced as a in Connecticut and Massachusetts, | Week-end. He is stationed aboard the U. U. S. Catherine Johnston. hna it the belief many of the Norm Hutchinson, tioned the Bridgeport naval station, home over the week-end James Torson is in short forlough from or nia camps of the pres of siness was U. is of at W BERLIN GARAGE Auto supplies, Texas Filling Station, repairs specialty. Phone 671-23. George A.! Ventres. on a the Vir- Amry. town > of ional Red Cross Activities, The Red Cross rooms will be open tomorrow and Wednesday, all day, for work. It is urged that there be of the tar truck catching fire, that it | town hall dur- | the | a large attendance, as the executive committee has decided to close the rooms during the month of August, hoping to resume the work in Sep- tember with renewed zest and vigor Following is a brief summary of ar- ticles finished by the Berlin branch: January, 1917 to July, 1918, hospital garments and supplies, 1,630; com- fort kit L ) 51; knitted articles not including wash cloths, 316; total, 197; surgical dressings made from January, 1918, to July, 1918, 18,603. Berlin Briefs. Rev. Watson Woodruff, of Lynn, will spend the next two weeks at the home of his father, J. W. Woodruff of Berlin street. Miss Mary Schefler has returned to Chicago after spending a vacation at the home of her sister Mrs. D. P. Craig. CLAIMS RAILROAD IS VIOLATING LAW Report Made to Mayor Quigley That Women Gate Tenders Work Long Hours. Complaint was made to Mayor G. A, | Quigley today regarding the alleged practice of the New Haven road in yemploying women gate tenders at the various crossings in this city more than nine hours per day and more than 54 hours a weelk According to the complainant, some of the women gate tenders are obliged to work 12 hours a da the laws of the state and nation,” the writer adds. Furthermore, it is charged that these women sometimes have to work until midnight and many of them are working 84 hours per week. Another grievance brought to the mayor's attention is the alleged lack of any sanitary improvements at any of the gate towers or gate houses where women are employed. In con- clusion the complainant set forth that these conditions have been brought to the attention of the state labor bureau but nothing has been done. ‘against THREE SONS IN ARMY Conrad F., William F and George Venberg Wearin; Uncle Sam’s Khaki—llome Is on Dix Strect. The departure from this city to Camp Devens of George Venberg last week, brings the honor roll of the Venberg family to three. The boys are in the army, two of them having enlisted and one, George, going to camp with the National Army. Conrad I%, is at present in service somewhere in France. lam is in training at Camp Meade and expects to see service overseas soon. George, the third to 80, now in Camp Devens. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mr: Venberg of Dix street. active Wi SIVER APPOINTED FOR AT GOODWIN'S PROPERTY New York, July A receiver for the property and effects of Nat C. Goodwin, actor, was appointed in the city court here today, Goodwin was described in the papers filed as ‘“‘stoc promoter, theatrical manager, moving picture star, actor in legitimate drama, ete.” The receivership is the outcome of a judgment for $1,696 recently re- covered against Goodwin in suits based upon notes given in payment for land near Hemet, Cal, where the actor has a ranch. RE 2 PLAINVILLE NEWS RUSSELL RETURNS | FOR WAR SERVICE Detailed to War Zone Hospital | New Britain Trolleys Off Schedule Today When Axel Snaps Near Hart & Hutchinson Factory—Brief Items, Charles W. Russell Johnston station returned to his ship this aft- ernoon after spending a five day fur- lough at his home here. Russell has been sailng between France and New York and says that he has met only one Plainville boy on all trips and that was Willlam Kava- naugh who was sent to Camp Devens about six months ago. Russell that he met Kavanaugh just as was coming off a leading ports of France. Russell sald that the last trip to France and back was made without an incident. His ship waited in ¥rance for a few days and returned to New York with a number of wounded soldie Among them were four New Britain bo The major- ity of the wounded men were from the western section of the country. Russell says that on his return to France he will be stationed at a hos- pital which is located between Paris and the fighting line. The hospital is about miles from the front and the local boy with 10 other sailo will probably be assigned to hospital work there. Russell received and was about six days on his ve- turn trip from France and will prob- ably be the same time going back. 76th. In Ttaly. of the townspeople will hear of safe arrival of jon in Italy. Previous the sailing of this division the men were stationed at Camp Devens. The last of the division left Camp Devens two weeks ago when card received from the men telling not to forward any more mail they had heard their new ad- dress, This morning most all the parents of the boys who sailed for Italy had received cards from the boy Among the Plainville boys who left with this division w John Pettin- tao, Thomas Prior, Earle Smith and Daniel Tedesco. Traffic Heavy. Yesterday traffic was h Compounce trolley line. Three cars were operated on the Bristol and Compounce lines, the whole day. Sev- eral of the townspeople went to the lake yesterday seeking relief from the extreme heat. Salerno Trial The trial of Paul Salerno of Bris- tol who was arrested by State Police- man Mitchell last Wednesday eve. ning on charges of driving an auto- mobile without a license, having no registration card, having only one head light burning and with muffler open, has been postponed indefinitely. The trial was supposed to have been held on last Saturday. Stone Marino. so The suit which was brought by Mrs. J. B. Stone of East street against Patrolman Philip Marino will ednesday. Mrs. Stone accuses Marino of charging excessive dog license fees and s that the re- ceipt which was presented by Officer Philip Marino to Mrs. Stones law- ver, H. C. Camp of Southington called for the amount of only $1.25 Marino bases his case on the fact that dog license fees advanced from $1.25 to $2.25 the first day of May. of he a 22-day furlough be the to Mangy glad to 76th. div about were them until vy on the Postponed. vs. Trolley Accident. The trolley service between Plain- ville and New Britain was off schedule again th morning. The 11 o’clock trolley was proceeding at a slow rate of speed near Hart & Hutchinson Manufacturing Co., when one of the axles suddenly broke, It was neces- sary to send for the wrecker to take the car to the barn. Brief Items. Mrs. Florence Bartlett Eaton daughter, Florence Louise of Hart- ford, have returned to their home after spending a week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bartlett of Park street. Miss Benton of W the week-end with Mr. Gainer of Park street. Second Machinist’s Mate Francis W. Skinner, who is stationed at Pelham Bay, N. Y. spent the week-end at the home of his parents on Broad street. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bailey, Mrs. Charlatte Diggle and Mrs. Alice R. are on an automobile trip through New York state and will visit Buffalo and Niagara Falls before their return. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kalish are re- celving congratulations on the birth of a son, which was born Saturday at St. Francis hospital, Hartford Frank Wright, better known about town as “‘Rockie reported to beim- proving slowly after his recent opera- tion. and spent Cornelius B. Prior, who underwent an operation at the St. Francis hos- pital last week, is reported to be stead- ily impraving. Miss Ruby Miller of Norton place is spending the week at the shore. Miss Elizabeth Ewald of Washing- ton street is spending the week at Short Beach, James Hefforman of the United ates navy spent the week-end Wwith relatives in town. St i Phinville Sailor Expects 10 Be | SUES FOR DOG LICENSE§ . says | hip at one of the | {ain's them—m pulled “How do you ficer, time walk “ and In New thoy They laws. of they an two been force were to wire. The Hartford Silk Store Young Woman From New York On Vacation First Day Out. “Some reception!” The remark was expressed this noon by ane of two New York young wom- en when tion this morning by a member of the police department. Being a long way from home and not | averse to { looking edged the greeting, was pleased to see him. “Woud other was agreeable. They walked—and kept on walking | for a few minutes and when the “police station’ exclaimed: “Good Into the polic Captain Grace. ptain ughter stories the young women had to tell. The young women in question are | employed in the New York office of a |, this being the cause for violation of the automobile speed chaice. their ambitious young inspection. made a start and while strolling along | the road passing automobile party, cansisting of ! young men. The a willing to give them a dletown, cause they were unwilling to take the day off and come on to New Britain, Middletown was the limit. ITHe AN, Middletown while there the geniality of the quar- tet attracted the attention of the Mid- dletown police forc at the young men and the Middletown police fo ognized, or thought he did of German in the A. Y. M. Inst German spy a moment but telephoned to the New Britain po- {lice that two the apprehension of the girls. R The young women were permitted to &0 on their W. U. PLEADS Answ ow Union Telegraph company peaded not guilty in the federal court he indictments charging it with violation of the crim- inal statutes which forbids the estab- lishment of and the transmis Petition company v to demur or otherwise alter its plea. The indictments have to do with the Western transmitting by messenger boy many night letters intended to be sent by For Street and SILK TAFFE] TAF#ETA AND GEOI SATIN SATIN AND G . Touches of embroidery, self and contrasting Colors: Navy, Copenhagen, taupe, grey, white ang Skirts show the different styles of knife and ac Models are the very latest and are being sold Priced $25 $ PHILIPPINE HANID- Weo very complete line of th beautiful in the loveliest designs. Gowns, a and are displaying workmanship e Cnvelope Chemises and Plain Chemises. $1.98 % DAINTY SILK’ cellent quality and in the very latest modes. Camisoles. At very popular prices. The Boys Are Doing Nobly! Buy War Savings Stamps. The government has on sale at this store. Go made this Mr. Treated to a Thrill the Smalley Street ¥ The long and late Charles H. Bro greeted at the railroad sta- home, 240 Smalley an illness of several One of New Brit- M Brown, finest—and there are several of | it the station when a train in on the Berlin branch. do0?” greeted the of- smiling sweetly and at the same approaching the young waman. 1ytic shock about ten last of which she afternoon at 5 o’clock st a little flirtation the sweet- blonde smiled and acknowl- adding ths a matter of onl the | the end would At she | yptil she was a ou like to take a little ed the gaod-looking officer. mind.” said one, and the spite of her one affi which affected her ago, when she was i blind, she appeared most of the time. 2" as don’t met their gaze ritain, night! We're pinched!” station they marched | ¢ “stanley quarters. were questioned by | \® oo 95T The big good-natured | g, ehtor of Hiram scarcely suppress his | Ggeewell) Penflold he dove-tailed e e i ceased being truly of d stock. Both { tained a ripe old age, ing long enough to ! birthday anniversar: er lived to be 84 yea | field family was ve the older generation respected in Mrs. Brown was a manuel Gospel churct the; they cauld when brief the story is this: Britaln manufacturing firm and son of their vacation decided to come to Connecticut. had probably read of Chester be- of the numerous arrests there At any rate Chester was their Being 50 near to the SOUrce [ negive antil o fee livelihood—interested and | §airs of the ehurel women they are—{ muo soms the home plant | cpamo 3277, 0F morning they | sqrmer marriage, | Brown of this cit { family resjdence She also leaves and two great- decided to give 4 This o had a little flirtation with a A ccommodating young men were “lift” to Mid- but, though they may have twitted for being poor sports be- yafternoon at 2 o’clock, Memorial chapel. Jaid in the old family husband, mother, ceased daughter were M. left the gi at ”m[cral e b eiona passenger station and Leonard W. Hill has been United States Ballon cadia, California. He an observation course who was on duty station. The accommodating spoke in broken English e rec- the touch dialec ntly the Middletown police had visions of operations of the stem. He didn't waste after the train departed, characters led to suspicious headed this wav and he way. NOT GUILTY. ending N in. ers Indictment of Letters by Tr York, July 29.—The Western e today brought last week ate express gervice | jon of mail in com- with the government, The s glven one week in which pri Union’s alleged practice of | f§ Sarah Elizabeth useful Sarah Elizabeth Brown, widow of the | whieh the g an end this morning-at 1 o'clock at her | who celeb birthday last October, suff that time she had several shock her observe survive and Robert E who resides four andchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow 3urial Fairview cemetery, where she will father Labaree transferred lome in Her 83d Year. life of Mrs. wn, came to street we. duration ated her 82 Ted a pars wee! iffered ye . Sa criti her condition from that time on, that | shevism within.their territorie the family physician stated that it was few hours before ! these me. stricken, | health for a woman of her j Mrs. Brown, enjoyved good ears. iction, blindness, | bout ‘four year stricken totally to be cheerful Brown was a life-long resident having been the house known to the present gener ation as the old Gaftney homestead, in | born She was born . She wi and Rhoda I. both of whom Britain, the pure New E parents , her 5- at- his 87th while her moth- s old, The Pen- well known to and was highly the community. member of Em- h and was quite ears ago in the af- Mrs, Ha t the Smalley street. grandchildren from the ¥ will win be in plot where her and a de- laid at rest sev- Grove the Ar- of 32 to school at is now there. THI ISHBERG —ASK THE OLERK FOR 8, & H. GREEN STAMPS— in | the | de- | father liv- | L. | be | taking | OCTOGENARIAN DEAD | c0}HON FOLLOWING A SHOCK Do kban Regions Unite for Governments of Brown Dies at to Trotzky and Lenine. | | 29 Amsterdam, July A treaty has been’ signed at Ros tov-on-the-Don by overnments of the Don and districts mutually recog- complete autonomy and nize rakhan their follawing | promised mutual assistance in the an- | nexation of other distric possession {of which Is considered absolutely nec- essary from the economic and stratagi ago. Since | cal standpoints, according to the Kiey , the | newspaper rday s, The treaty, it is stated, | ther for a common f ares fu inst Bol- and in The aim ot erted, . i state of the northern govern the formation | South Ru Caucasu rents, i of the is federal sia In | | | ’ v water st and | save interest | Walter Christensen i the merchant r provious rating as third ma ain for a commssion Elmer G. Hurlbut, ger of the Vulcan Iron | his two family house at No. 248 ! Chestnut street today to Mrs. Amelia Weirs of Winsted. Mrs. Weirs is | coming to this city to resi | Bernard Kranowitz h | Howard ‘A. Timbrell on the ain Record staff and will sever his connections with the Hartford Cour | ant, where he is a local corresponden as soon as his successor is engaged | Mr. and Mrs. Justinuc and Councilman Gustave Johnson Fairview strect motored to Newpor Saturday, returning this afternoou after having visited Mr. and Mr Johnson’s son, who is in the navy Philip Quin, with the Lyceum | has given up the | tered the clothing business. come to this city on Au take charge of the Besse-Lel manager A rent before enlisted in because of h: been He will has and experience arine | his s | given a | | general mana- Works, sold K 1cceeded New Brit Johnson formerly leading man Stock stage and has en- He will st 12 to nd store patriotic misqellaneous shower was given by the B. and K. employees { in honor of Miss Anna Kerr Mill street Iriday evening marriage took place and was trimmed with red, blue. At the opening of the “Star Spangled rendered Miss Kerr 1 to Mis: A the wh the e b Many Kerrl presents w POPULAR SHOE STORE— ERSSTTme Dainty and Cool WHITE CANVAS PUMPS HIGH COVERED HEELS HAND TURNED SOLES T $3.00 For real dainty comfort here is a Pump at a moderate price that every woman will ap- preciate. Just the shoe to wear these hot d for they are so light and cool and e to wear. CANVAS PUMPS with cov- ered cuban and low heels, turned soles at $3.00. The Shoeman Maln St., Hartford vs