New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 28, 1918, Page 7

[BR0 D Help Roun DRAFT overseas, through d-up a Million Records BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1918, To Give Music To Our Soldiers The National Phonograph-Records YOUR SLACKER RECORDS—They will go Recruiting to camp, or Corps. Those who give records for the use of our boys, give what will cheer and inspire them. greatly needed in vembed records you have one helps, ommunity work and the camps. or buy new at our The music of the Vietrola, Graphophone, or Phonograph, is October 26th 2nd, is to be “Records for Fighters Week.” Pick out some of the Victrola Dept., one floor and in that way you are helping the good cau to No- up. Bvery EMBROIDERED CASES FOR PILLOWS, ARF gifts be uscrul ones. inspection. nbraidered 6 inches, for tra fine 15x36", nvelope at Useful Semaphore and Morse Codes, ling. Useful the Mer are for tions go with eve as SHOWN Case: cases, and scalloped, for $1.98 to $2. and Orx ale at Camera department, Ais IN DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT—Antici ad in accordance with the gov ernment’s requests that this year they ting Christmas We call attention to a large and varied line of embroid- ered Pillow Casings, on sale at department, in new scction. We invite your Pillow Cases, s Embroidered, 50c each. embroidered 1.75 to $2.25. hemstitched, 75 $1 pair. Initial and embroidered, 45x36 Fine Day Cases, for pillows fancy embroidery, $1.68 to $2.25 pr. Cases for pillow hemstitched inch, for also with really worth $1.50, special at $1.19. nental, fine for Christmas gifts and time to buy. POCKET SIGNAL CHARTS Army and Na well for the Boy Scouts ry chart. systems of signal~ These charts plainly teach all hant Marine flag signals and the International Morse Code. They 1, for:.15¢c and 25¢ eac.h Instruce SHOP WHERE SHOPPING IS EASY Notwithstand costs of same, we/are pleased to notify you that you can still buy FINE STOCKINGS the LK ing of silk hosiery and the increasingly high of us those famous 'black silk st8ckings with orange tpping, for $2.00 pair, and the finer grade black ones with Kelly green tippings, at $2.50 pair. These prices are only w! er in price. now. hite present stock lasts. New invoices will be much high- Silk stockings make useful Christmas gifts. Better buy them HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. BERLIN NEWS EEDING AUTOIST GAUSE OF MIXUP y Haven Merchant Hurt in, Gollision of Three Cars + SCHAUFFLER'S RETURN ‘ 'mer Pastor of Berlin Congrega- | i onal Church Will Take Up Resi- | nce Here Again—Mxs. Charles M. nketty Influenza Victim. uring heavy traffic on the Berlin pike yesterday, Mr. J. Ernshaw, ew Haven merchant, was severely ired, and his wife and sister suf- bd slight injuries when the auto- ile of a Massachusetts physician | shed into their machine near the Hin Farms. The accident hap- ed when a New Haven car passed doctor's auto at a high speed king the rear wheel of the doctor's nd causing it to go over on the | r side of the road and crash into | shaw's car. The auto that struck | doctor’s car did not stop but as number was secured there will be trouble in identifying the driver. automobiles were badly dam- H. Bergeron’s wagon was khed under the railroad bridge | rday night by an auto driving at igh rate of speed. A slight acci- cocurred near the Lincoln home erday when a Hartford automo- | collided with a Meriden truck. dimage was reponted. Influenza Situation Improves. he influenza situation in the town | he present time is decidedly bet- Pastors report this morning that attendance at the churches Hay was better than expeced Ith Officer R. M. Griswold has | ie no official statement in regard yes- s | Fxinls. of Col. and Mrs. Charles M. Jarvis, has rented the Murray estate on Ber- lin street and will occupy it for the winter. The many friends of Dr. Schauffler will be glad to learn that he has entirely recovered his health. Dr. Schauffler was formerly minister at the Second Congregational church in Berlin, After resigning a number of years ago he was succeeded by Rev. Samuel A. Fiske. Dr. Schauffler | than went to New York where he began mission work and has carried on child welfare work in that city for several yea Dr. Schauffler | will probably arrive here tomorrow. Annex Kasy for Acorns. Before a small, but apreciative crowd at the Berlin Fair grounds yes- terday aftefnoon the Acorns of Ken- sington easily defeated the fast Aanex team of Terryville by the score of 20 jto 0. The ball was placed over the line by Arute and Aldridge, Kingo and Basile did the kicking. Berlin Briefs. James Freeman, of the Aviation Carps, stationed at L. I, spent the week-end with his Wrother in Blue Paul Golen of the navy has re- turned to his ship as he will probably sail for France in a few weeks. Guard, will be notice. . Mrs. Griffith home in cancelled until further is seriously Kensington. Mr. Beacher is severcly ill with in- fluenza. A. H. Bergeron s critically ill with influenza. Mr attack Walt fluenza ill at her Peletier is suffering from a bad of influenza. r Hart is severely ill with in- WILLIAMS DETERMINED TO HELP WIN THE WAR Although phy ing from two vears of fighting prevent him from returning overseas Louis Williams is again in the ser ice. He is now a lieutenant instruc- tor in a Canadian cavalry school. Shortly after the war broke out he enlisted in the E army, and W ent to the front without any extensive training. He took part in the batles of Mons and Ypres and w. gassed because the British were may how many new cases there are Sample Ballots Arrive. | n Clerk Arthur L. Woodruff e the announcement this morn- that the sample ballots for the Btion on November 5 arrived this ning and will be distributed by | town officials during this week. | s urged that all voters secure their | ple baliots early Claims ~ Mrs, Ronketty, swmonia, Irs. Charles M 4 at her in Kensington, | terday morning from influenza. Ronkettp is the wife of the wn butcher, and forme: t Berlin, S had isington for the past h came great iy friends. jesides her parents, who are living | Southington, she is survived by her fband, two children, and a sister It age 33, | home | well | lived in { resided in | 12 years. Her shock her e to ulso survivead onnell, n nece he funeral church clock, Rev brate the m i be in St. M w Britain. Will Retwrn to Berlin, H. P. Schauffler, son-in-law by a brother, James | ow with the A. E. F. in | will be held from St tomorrow morning at J. C. Brennan will | nd the interment | New Cemetery, ! Rev. Ronketty. | & not prepared for such attacks. Part of his face was torn off by shrapnel and he limped from limb wounds and when he came out -of the hospital was declared un for further service and discharged. He came to Britain and entered the employ of the Stanley Works. After being rejected several times by the s army he entered the Canadian again. Smith Says Pepple Have Been Lynch- i ed for Less Cause. Thomas J. Smith addressed a meet- | ing of democrats at the rooms of the { Woodrow Wilson club Saturday night. | He backed the president in his ap- | peal for a democratic executive body | | and scored Mayor George A. | for his statements r He cited Quigley nade in Unionville. the similar appeal made by James Malone, of Hartford. She { President McKinley in 1898 when he | requested a republican congress to work in unison with him and told of the response of the democrats at that time. Speaking of the remarks of Mayor Quigley the speaker said that people ‘e been lynched for much less. \ttorney P. F. McDonough was to have addressed the meeting but was unable to attend because of a rush on filling out questionnaires. Drills of the Berlin company, State | ited | | i | | ical disability result- | and 37 { | i i | | quota’s. | left thi PLAINVILLE NEWS GIVE A DAY’S PAY WAR WORK SLOGAN Those Who Can Afiord It Expected i to Contribute More MYSTERY IN AUTO CRASH | Two Men May Die—Three Girls Figure in Accident—Arvid Okenquist and R. ¥. Livingstone Dead. The organization of the local cam- paign for the United War Workers is going steadily A special meeting of the executive com- campaign on. mittee of the general committee will be held this evening. The $logan in this town for this campaign will be: “Give a Day's Pay”. All those who give a day’s pay will receive an honor ribbon stating the fact in gilt letter- ing. Special subscriptions from a larger number of citizens will call for amounts materially in exces of a day pay but at least that amount is expected from every wage earner. Questionnaires Sent Out. The local draft board is working hard in its attempt to get out the questionnaires for men between 18 7 to 45 years of age. The first of these were sent out on Saturday and it is planned to send ten cent. of them for ten successive days or until the entire number have been sent out. At the present time the board is working under great difli- culties as the clerical force is not large enough and part of the force is out sick. At the present time the board is in need of four more clerks but there isno prospects of obtaining them unl some volunteer. Ac- cording to the number of question- naires sent out on Saturday the board will have to send day in order to have them out the ten days. Must Replace Sick Men. Because there were so sick with influenza at the the last draft quota left this district, the local board received instructions to send enough men to make up for those sick. In accordance with these instructions the board notified the men to be ready to leave this morn- ing. Eight men left this morning and they will go to IFortress Monroe, Va., the same destination as the last Mr. Miller has received a card from Raymond Roberts who captained the last quota to camp stating that the men arrived O. K. and all are in good health at the present time. The men like the warm climate of Virginia. The men who morning were diptained by O'Leary of Avon Autos in Collision. An auto ident the seriousness of which is not yet determined occurred on the New Britain road at a point near the stone crusher at White Oak about 10 p. m. Saturday. As a result in many men John J. of the accident two men are in the New Britain hospital and were re- in New Britain Hospital | per | out 400 a | time that | . HILLS k C0. Agents for Standard Patterns. MADAME LYRA CORSETS A make that stands pre-eminent in the realm of Corsetry. Y The Hartford Si Store. It is recognized by the most conservative as a Corset that gives absolute satisfaction. In the final analysis it is the individual corseting that makes for perfect style and personal comfort. that it shall fit the wearer, unconsciously while it shapes the promote: and fit, The essential Corset that it shall mold the figure gure fashionably, aids it to health. Added to the perfection s their beauty of need of a re- tain its youthful lines and of “Madame Lyra” design fabrics and workmanship. Exquisite in every detail, a “Madame Lyra” Corset Corset without a peer. We have models for the is truly the slender, medium and well-developed figures, in a complete line of sizes, and at prices from $4.00 to $12.00 Holiday HANDKERCHIEFS Useful Holiday Gifts are advocated this year the National Council of Defense. You are also asked to do as far as possible your Holiday Buying previous to that time, to distribute the busi- ness during the coming weeks. We are displaying a complete stock of Christmas Handkerchiefs for Men, Women and Children—exceptional values, large assort- ments, and at lowest prices. Our Handkerchief Department is con- veniently located near the Main street entrance where one can malke a selection quickly. Women's Handkerchiefs, plain hemstitched, embroidered corners, all white and with dainty colored effects. Lace edges and real lace. Women'’s Plain Hemstitched Handkerchiefs from 17¢ each. Women's Embroidered Corners and Initial, from 25c. Women’s Lace Edges from 25c each up. Women's Embroidered Corner Handkerchiefs, by three in 2 box, { small | him. | upholding the traditions of the older | cor special for 65c, 85c, $1.00 and up. Women's Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs, for 25c and 50c¢ cach. Men’s Plain Hemstitched Handkerchiefs for 10c and up to 65c ea. Men’s Initial Handkerchiefs for 25c¢ and 50c each. Men’s Silk Handkerchiefs for 25¢ each and up. Children’s Handkerchiefs, three in a box for Silk from 15¢ each. 25¢ and 50¢, vesterday although the Sunday school sessions were omitted. Plainville Briefs. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Warfield had « their guests yesterday, Mr. and Mr: William anger, Mr. and Mris. C. T. Lane and Miss Agnes L. Heureaux of Bristol. Mrs. Bruce Gilbert from a severe attack of influenza. Mrs. Pearl Smith and two sons have recovered from the same malady as have the Mis: Genevieve Conlin, Mary and Teresa Parkinson, Leona Callen, Mrs. Edward Cadrain, Mrs. Arthur Hamilton and John Smith and B. J. Chichester. i e Benzon is home from 1l Sage college in Tro e Because of the epidemic of influenza which is prevalent in that section the school has been closed until further notice. Among the draftees who left this moring for Fort Monroe was Cecil Bedford of West Main street who was employed in Trumbull’s. The funeral of James O'Connell of Bristol was held this morning from St. Joseph's church in that city. Bur- jal was in the family plot in St. Jos- eph’s cemetery in Plainville. Mr. O’Connell formerly lived here. Sergeant Vinton Knight, who is stationed at Boston, was home over the weeck-end. James Drury, U. §. N, tor in town yesierday. Miss Mildred Coombs of the post office force spent the week-end at the family cottage at Indian Neck. ENDS LIFE WITH GAS Clinchurst ported this morning in a dying condi- tion. Mystery surrounds the accident and the local police are withholding the names of the parties concerned until the condition of the men in the hospital changes. One thing is known about the affair and that is that the accident was a bad one and how the occupants escaped death is little less than a miracle. The two automobiles were reduced scrap and were towed to a ew Britain garage to be sold as junk. There were three girls connected with the affair but the only statement concerning them which the police would make was that they were from Glastonbury and are known in case they are nceded. Death of Arvid Okenquist. Arvid Okenquist, aged 34, died his home on Unionville avenue Saturday night from pneumonia. He had been sick a little more than a week. His condition Thur: was reported as better and hope was held that he would recover but he had a relapse: Saturday from which he did not rally He was born in Collins ville. Besides his wife he leaves four children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the Farmington cemetery. Rev, E. C. Gillette will officiate. Radcliffc ¥. Livingstone Dead. another Plain- ville boy yesterday. Radcliffe T'uller Livingstone, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Livingstone, died at his home early vesterday af- ternoon. Radcliffe was one of the best known youths of the town and his death comes as a distinct shock to all who knew him. FHe was a bright lad, well liked by every one, and es- pecially by his teachers at school. During the last summer vacation he worked at the Henry Baum factory. The funeral will be held from h parents’ home on Pearl street on Wednesday afternoon. H parents and two sisters and a brother survive The family have the deepest sympathies of the people in their hour of trouble. Southington Team Whipped. As in the days of old when town produced winning athleitc teams so now are the youths of the tawn has recovered to at late Pneumonia claimed was a visi- August Seals Doors and Windows at Room in Park Hotel and Turns on Jet. an reported to the morning that a fellow Park hotel was Horman rooms near the dead ma he said, and, smelling ga investigated. He found the man lying dead. The windows of the room and cracks in the door were padded to allow no air to enter and the gas turned on full force. Medical Examiner Harry A. Elcock was notified and found the man to be asphyxiated. He was later identifled as August Clinehurst, a baker at Hallinan’s Bakery, and Her- man Habel of 147 1st Avenue, New York city was notified. No motive for the suicide has been found. Henry police yes roome dead at in bed this Yesterday a football team | | H 1 | timers. | town went to Southington | | | | from this and despite the fact that they were outweighed, the local boys defeated the neighboring tawn team. The final score was 19 to 0. As usual the local team lads claimed no honors for themselves and when asked who tho| best players were they stated nm} they all were good Schools | ADAMS FREED OF BLAME. i Greenwich, Oct Aaron Adams, whose automobile was in collision with a motorcycle ridden by John G. Olsen, on the Old Post road, October 4, w exonerated of liability for Olser death by Coroner Phelan today. The in Ses After a of three local schools reopened this and the attendance was very idering the number of cas of ! influenza which were reported during | the epidemic. The parents were care- | full and many of the children had | camphor bags on and many kandker- chiefs smelled strongly of germicide which will keep germs away. The churches also resumed their services \ ion. weeks the | morning | good | recess his machine at fast speed, and the col- lision occurred at a street junction. In court Judge Mead dismissed a tech- nical complaint against Adams. Advance Showing of | THE ROAD TO BERLIN The Doughboys--The Go Boys Are on Their Way YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM THE HERALD Has Received Another Consignment of -WAR MAPS THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY { Ship Workers and Anthracite Coal | | Miners Win Higher Wages. Over 5000 Towns and Cities, and a Key, so You Can Find Any Spoi You Want in a Twink- ting TWENTY GENTS EAC AT THE HERALD OFFIC Don't Ask Your Newsboys to Deliver Them AWARD INGREASE ON GOVERNMENT WORK | ir In cent 15 is the were per ¢ retroactive first Vlo Great Lakes. of 20 per the second award \ses and in Pacific coast August 1 For anthracite coal committee recommended wa ar from 42 cents an hour for laborers ou ie the mine to estimate v z arnings for contract miners of roximately $6.60 per mine DR. LADD INAUGURATED. REV, Dircctorship of. Berkeley School, Middletown. Assumes Sinit i Divinity National recom- Labor Washington, Oct. of Adjusting Committee, Middletown, Oct. 28.—Rev. D William P. Ladd was inaugurated as dean of Berkeley Divinity school to- 1 the service being in the church Holy e Right Rev. B bishop of the opal diocese Connecticut >d, and among the clergy wers Right Rev. Charles Gore, lord bishop of Oxford, who represented the church of England, Right Rev. E. S. Lines, bishop of Neward, who repre- sented and brought the greetings of tt Berkeley alumni associated he himself, being of the c of 1 A telegram of congratulation was received from Rev. David 8. Tnttle of St. Louis, presiding of the house of bishops: Dean Ladd has for 15 Rev. Dr. mendations the which is work- ing out a national policy for stabiliza- | tion of wages of all skilled and un- skilled labor employed on government work, were published today. They af- fected ship workers and anthracite coal miners. The recommendations as to workers were put into immediate fect by the shipbuilding labor adjust- | ment board, but no announcement was made by the fuel administration af- fecting miner and me officials of t agency said the announcement was premature. The recommendations, however, were expected to be carried out soon as President Wilson an- nounces his approval of the general plan of stabilization. The shipbuilding award provides a general scale of 80 cents an hour for skilled workers, but rates of piece work are not to be changed until afte conferences here this week between representatives of the ship yvards and the piece work crafts Unskilled workers were given substantial in- creases and provision is made for re- the Trinity. T Brewster of of ship ef- bishop as b vears and Samuel Hart & professo here the late cceeds SOLDIERS TO PLAY HERE. A football team composed diers from Camp Devens will come here next Saturday afternoon to pl the Redwoods of this city. The game will take place at St. Mary's field of sol- officer found that OMen was running | and increasing the wages to meet in- viewing the award every six months | the lineup of the soldiers’ team has not been announced. Albert A. Green- berg is the manager of the Camp . Devens team and it is partially through his efforts that the team will come to New Britain. creased costs of living. { Generally the country was divided | into two districts, one for the Pacific coast and one for the Atlantic, Gulf