New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 25, 1919, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD.® What 33 1-3 Per Cent. Off Price Means to Parents of Boys 1t means a saving of one-third and Overcoats right now in the height of clothing is most wanted. Sizes range 7 to 17 years. reduction seldom comes, it will pay to investigate. January Shoe Sale Startles All With [ts Many Big Values Women's Footwear of all kindg ls very much choice of high cut Boots, low ber: Misses, srowing glrls, children and boys can be able foot coverings at biz savings from resular rates and see for yourself. regular price on boys’ the winter season, As under Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps as well as Rub- —— D] AINVILLE FAST EXPRESS HITS® AUTOMOBILE TRUCK Gates Not Lowered in Time to ' Warn Driver MACHINE BADLY SHASHED | Auto Owned by Torrington Driver Escapes Serious Injury— Church Elects Officers—Divorce Ts Granted—Other Items of News. in » and automobile truck at the East Mwn et railroad cre ing at 10:20 o’clock last night. The train was about 25 minutes late and the gateman at the crossing lowered the gates, but not in time to stop the truck, which approached the at the time the train was in. The engine struck the | of the truck, sending it all ! the way across East Main street, a | istance of about 150 feot, smashing the picket fence in front of the home Patrick Welsh The truck also hit a telegraph pole and splintered it. The truck, owned by E. J. Kelly of | Torrington, was badly damaged by the coilision. It is a five-ton truck | and is used for moving furniture. | The drived was badly shaken up, but escaped with a few minor bruise | Officer Philip Marino secured med | cal attendance for him and he stayed with the truck all night. Writes From Germany. Roger Radcliffe of New Britain has received a letter from his brother, Frank Radcliffe who in France | with the 85th division. He is now in Germany with the American army of occupation. Frank Radcliffe lived in Plainville for several years and en- due uck The west-bounad Plainville badly dama: Woolen Suits express at 5 m. str an sti when warm - so tremendor crossing coming rear end priced, with fitted to depend- \isit Shoe Dept. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF TUS. listed in the army dur the earl part of the war. He is in good health and has passed through several battles without being wounded Tendered Surprise Party A pleasant surprise party was held g __ BERLIN NEWS GRISWOLD 15 GIVEN - RANK AS CAPTAIN Kensington Physician Earns Pro- motion in Regular U. S. Army PLANNING FOR -MEMORIAL months after arriving in France and was released from a base hospital shortly before the arrival of President Wilson. In his letter home, Private Buckley stated that he has fully re- covered from the wounds received in action and near a French seaport awaiting to be shipped home. Notice For Returned Soldiers. Between 15 and 20 Berlin boys who been in the service of Uncle Sam have beea discharged and have arrived at their homes, but as yet not all of them have registered at the town elerk's office, as requested. The purpose of this registration is so that later vears if any question of serv- ises it may be readily answered are alsa con- of erccting a men who ve in ice a Citizens of the town sidering the advisability soldiers’ memorial to the took part in the recent war and there- fore all names will be necessary. The Berlin war bureau has issued a num- ber of notices to the effect that if any person having knowledge of any Ber- lin boy who has entered the service and his name does not appear on the honor roll at the Berlin town hall, the war bureau should be notified. The name of Frank Pierpont is the only name which has been omitted on the list. He at the present time is in France in the ordnance corps, driving a motor truck In regard to the memorial which has been proposed by members of the war bugeau and citizens of the town, it is urged that all who are inter- | ested in this proposition and have an idea of a suitable place to erect it, send their ideas to the war bureau or Miss Alice Houston, Berlin street. At a later date, if these propositions mature, a committee will be appoint- 1 to take action. Up to the present o two places have been proposed, Kilby square in Keasington and triangle at the Berlin Congrega- church on Berlin street. Any aay of the returning advice given men will gladly considered Suggestions For Monument Aro Wanted—Mrs. Nichols Granted PDivorce—Grange Holds Social— Other News Items About Town. M. Griswold has been in that his son, Lieutenant Mat- thew H. Griswold, who been in France for vear, has received his commission captain in the U. S. Army. Captain Griswold has been in,a number of battles and letters which have received, a few of which ha been published relate some experiences. Captain d in the medical corps Dr. R formed has over a been of vold enli to the tional b, Mrs, Genevieve Nichols Gets Divor M. Nichols of Kensing- visiting nurse petitioned yester- the superior court at Hartford a divorce from her 1. Nichols, who at the present time at Vancouver, British Coium- . Mrs. Nichols states that her usband left her ‘ew York city aad also the two children born of the marriage, which at that time living with her. reason that Mrs. Nichols gave for rtion that her husband her or her childrea. The married at Westfield, After a thorough hearing of Mrs given a d ton, a at George in in 1912 abandoned he des: was d ot uple W wan ere iass. he case Nichols was ore CAPTAIN M and Frar Telephones to Mother. Wéods of the 301st trench mortar battery, which arrived at Ho- on the transport Manchuria last Thursday, telephoned home to his mother vog#erday afternoon. Private \Woods is one of the many other hoys from who arrived on the ship. He stated that he was certaialy glad to sec the dear old U. S. A. At after n a requ - % i present he is stationed at a deteation transfer the Second : in but is expecting avslry, wh vas the t Ll o{ (,lvv' Holds Social »f the v The local grange held a fore 1 evening at their eine in the Grange hall will prot who == Marcus western »d was stationed in a short per train- He | mediatel commission er arriving Griswold here hospital camp ey is in ickost the lust wold ticed his e dur ptain Gr pr ind respective The new- were installed the supper his medi- : 1edi- = social K on. his return prac sington rooms 7 1y last meeting Buckley of | was of a who is wit in T he 24 men division drill and Mrs. Wilson Day. Private wounded ibly resume his tice elect Tuesd nd following a the ladie was e ere cers, short supper which of the organ- carried out conducted Drills and Jefore Mrs. President Louis Mr Ken from their 307th 1 £ ptating that he picked from his ffore President Yhristmas was severly served by zation, a program hour followed In the Churches. Kensington Congre- gational church tomorrow morning | Will be held at 10:45. Rev. Carleton Buckley | Hazen will preach the sermon and about two | Sunday school will follow at 12:00 m. inztor in letter | i son, Anthony \ social Infantr, was one ihe § ance, Services at the on cociote iy | 1aSt evening at the home of Stanley § S, dang i lf“;‘{l_ will ; Gwillim of Hough street, in honor of 2l P- m. All members are | niss Doris Gwillim, yesterday being resd Ofl’(\_‘l”l‘jv"‘l{'_ a'hfl“s meeting. | the occasion of her birthday. Guests Mass at St. Paul's church will be ! yore present from Plainville, New celebrated by Rev. J: C. Brennan at | The sts were ! Britain and Bristol. l’owo clock. Sunday school will fol- i untertained by games and music. Re- 2 and all pr 4 hments were served Seryiced had a very enjoyable eyening tional church will - Hsnaiiidis s, 3 Church Officers Elected. tional church will be at 10 Rev 5 1 et sl e B g At the annual meeting of the parish i el preneh €| guild of the Church of Our Savior the sermon and Sunday school will follow. | ) S : | following officers were clected: Christian Endeavorers will meet at | S M : . | President, Mrs. C. F. Spaulding: vice 30 o’clock. | ! L ; 5 o X | president, Miss J. N. LaField: treas- Mass at the Sacred Heart church In! \ier. AMrs. C. N. Cu The report of Bast Berlin will be held a 9 o'clock. | iy e e e s Hov J.C.Brennan will proact the |- Foourer indicared 4 succoeful 2 2R s = D€ | year. A program of work for 1919 sermon. Sunday school will follow. 3 5 was planned Church services at the N e church in Kensington v Selal SEion | February 6, brated at 10:45. Sunday school will | e b follow the sermon, which will de- i livered by Rev. Mr. Lounsbu Services at the BEast Berlin The Christian Endeavor at b Berlin be :45 at the Congrega tal0 Methodist | 1 will be held on Thursday, the proceeds to used at the rectory be : for e Planning For Reception. Metho- \ meetin the committee. ap- | dist church will be at 10:45. Sunday | POinted to arrange a reception for re- school will follow the sermon, which | turning soldiers and sailors has will be delivered by a visiting minis- | ready been held and informal ter cussion leac to the expectation Services at the Episcopal church at | {he welcome will be the biggest East Berlin will be conducted by a | Pration ever held in Plainville. visiting minister from Middletown. | #r'® more than 100 men from Plaia- Sunday school will follow and the | ‘ill¢ in the service, the majority of Young People’s Bible class will meet | (N¢M serving overseas. A large pro- aiiod | portion of them have beon wounded e { and passed and three have died in the H. L. Judd on | etvice. The people Plainville, e i | represented by the committee, are e ot g L.’:Y:‘\‘(‘w;‘u(- r"\]hv‘ntv! their exprossion of hn;‘ln ‘;n mnmu home in Kensington | poturn e with he influenza, is a1t ags Howard Edgerly, ‘\\vx?:) hli L\‘,‘.:':»n cunl Pri S e ¥, < rivate John Pettinato fering a severe attack of influenza Is | his home on Pierce streot recovering. | having been ed a furlough Miss Florence | few hou He is the first been suffering member of the returned 301st trench fully recovered. | mortar battery to reach Plainville and The Berlin Boy Scouts held their | Was given leave of in order regular weekly meeting last evening | that he might hurry to the bedside of at their rooms in the church. Basket- ) Ni$ mother, who is seriously ill. Ow- ball practice followed at the town hall. | 138 to the short time he had at home The Kensington Boy Scouts he refused to say anything about his their reguar meeting last trip to France but he trying to get the home of Scoutmaster an extension of his turlough. Goodrich. Woman Secks Divorce, of dis- that cele- There | an | Bricfs. at his of is ill home paymaster od at night, of ¢ lnst who influenza, Brandegee, with has I absence held | evening at Lewis L] husband, | Norman Bacon of Beckley is con-{ N the superior court vester fined at his home with the grip. | , Grace Kieraan Plainville asked All preparations for the fair ana|°" @ divorce from Thomas f bazzar which is to be held under the | w0 IS noW living 1r auspicies of the East Berlin Village | jg1y o cd in Ta Improvement soclety next week have | jase tine, orine being Thoma been completed. e syl The East Berlin i rehearsal Monday to her home of Miss Ruth to the Word has been received My | that and Mrs. 8. J. Golen of Hudson street | having that their son, Seaman Paul R when she of the U. 8. S. Rijndam, The judge arrived France. This granted you Golen's ninth trip another ! said she thought she 5 e perieace in that linc How’s This? e st c ‘We offer One Hundred Dollars Ra= ward for any case of Catarrh that can- mot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for tho = past thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex- Fflllpg the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time vou will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh, Send for testimonlala, free " J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohl Sold by all Drugglsts, Jse. " O | — bury will be the pr SEE KEENEY’S BIG SHOW [ 7o et e | day school at 12:05. People’s Ls(:r\'l(‘,\} at 6 pp M. At 7 p. m, (he of iernan They The in | her Bridgepart ficld on st she 1914, home assaulted toly, and he minstrels will mniedi; evening at Clark hold according recalled ound sly divorced, the f time 16 years of age, “If this You conter 10nial venturc had the 5 t testimony. She witness stand and previot rried was it was by for st Golen was has safely inquired Seaman 1t divorce plat She in is is do sufficient ¢ ase nted other di- Kiernan was Tor Goncidora the & ion that records of the which M he w to consult principal Church No Ou S at cos, Church of sermon o'clock church— will e Character wiour 10045 Morning service and Sunday hool at 12 Congr onal lar morning service 10:45. Topic Law". Sunday tian Endeavor school a society noon meeting Topic: *“In Lumber Camps and Leader, Miss Polly Gillette, Advent Christian churc e worship Sunday school 12 o Workers' it Gl ening sermon Rev. Milton M. Felpman of Mines! ing at ing meet- | at 7. Water- chur EXcuse ~-10:45 theme, Young | | Man— ' | lee street | Zion | Cherry the { society ‘of tucl ho her sist New H The White O work was: warm and The last ¥ Jan. on all goods. @ cvenings. H. Al Great bargaing sale. Don't pay can buy cheaper for yvourseif. Don't fail to visit Long’s sho —advt George Foberg of 93 Jubl has been honorabl dis- charged from the navy. He enlisted June, 1917, and has been across the water ten times on the tramsport Acolus. Sergeant Frank J. O'Connor of the quartermaster corps, stationed at Car- lisle, Pa., is spending a furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James. T. O'Connor of Liberty street. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ehrler of Hart street will celebrate their thir- tieth wedding anniversary this eve- ning. Rudolph Bhrler's orchestra will furnish music. There will be a social and entertainment. William E. Hine, formerly of the Hartford branch of the Willys-Over: land company who was recently d charged from the aviation corps, has entered the employ of the Overland- Manross company as a salesman. F. of A. eaman in 179 Enjoy yourself at bazaar.— advt. Joseph Hultgren, a member of the crew on the transport “George Wash- ington,” returned to the ship this morning after a 48 hour leave to at- tend the funeral of his grandfather Charles M. Hultgren, on Thursda Big bargains In shoes at Loag’ advt John F. Willis will reopen the Hotel Bassett Cafe this afternoon.—advt. A marriage license was issued this morning to Hialmar A. Miller of 459 street, Hartford, and Miss Han- nah Josephine Ringquist. The Hotel Bassett under new managem future the hotel the Hotel Bas Gavin, proprietor of hotel befo its transfer O'Brien secretary of poration will be manager opened today nt and in the cafe will be run Co.. Inc. James the cafe and to James B the new cor- of the nd by sett company. EATHS FUNERALS Adolph Johnson. The funeral of Adolph Johuson was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his late residence on Webster Hill. The wh private, was con- by John E. Kiingberg were also held at the Erwin chapel The bearers were sons and sons-in-law of the deceased Grandchildren acted as flower bear- ers. The burial in Falrview cemetery. service ducted Mortuary was) Winifred P. Laufensweliler, neral services for Mrs. Winifred ifensweiler will he held tomor- afternoon from her home at 154 strect, and interment will be in Poughkeepsic, New York Mrs Laufensweiler died at her home yes- terday morning, at the age of Margarct Smith Munson, 1l of M Margaret Smith be heid from her late Florence street, Monday mass of requiem will be sung in the church of St. John the Evangelist. Burial wlll be in the new Catholic cemeter Mrs. = P row e fune: Munson wi resider 5 morning. A Card of Thanks. to oxpress our all kind friends aided in any the siclgness and fad mothe heartfelt aad rela- manner at death of We former tributes, We wish 10 s who he time of our heloved are especially grateful to our ors far beautifui floral WALFRID SNYGG, NETH SNYGG, AND MRS. CARLSTROM wife KB MR TAB RALLY TOMORROW. Plans have been made by the mem- | commit of the T A. B society for a second membership rall tomors fternoon at the regular meeting of the society, and several of older membe of the society will on the campaign, now in pro- Chairman William -A. Forsythe 1 the commn nce the committee Already over thirty | s have tiated into the | and a number of candi | heen proposed and vote: bership ec oW speaw ces will on was read the report o ttee worlk organized. done society. Some very jateresting '3 aging factsiwere discussed at the an- nual meeting of the Sunday school en Thursday. The total enrollment of the school fs 1,389. This enroliment has been cut down to the lowest point s0 that the figures represent the true healthy condition of the school. The offerings for the past year have been very much ia excess of those of any previous year, totaling $86%.42. The expenditures amounted to §724.22. Of this $489 were given for benevolences of various kinds. There is on hand a very healthy balaice of $144.20. Be- sides this amount, the school owns Liberty bonds to the value of $2 and war savings stamps to the value of $50 Sunday, 9:30, boys’ Italian school; 10:4: ship, sermon by Rev of Glastonbury: 12:15, church school, main division; 4:30, vespers: 6, As- syrian-Persian worship; 7:15, Italian Tuesday, 7:30, Boy Scouts, v, 5. Girl Scouts; 7:43, uaion service with Center church in the Center church chapel. Friday, 9:30 all day sewing meeting for Red Cross. The music for Sunday morning will be as follows: Prelude, “Music of the Spheres,” Rubinstein; anthem, “Gad of Our Fathers,” Schnecker: ofiertors “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Koschat postlude. “Allegro,” Neukomm. division and moraing wor- F. W. Raymond First Church Church school, 10 worship, 11. Prof. an “Christ's Teaching tality.” Adult ¢ p. m The Armenian service will be held ia the chapel at 3 p. m. Rev Mr. Missirian will conduct this s jce. Young People's service 6:15 p m., Mr. War leader. This is to be a song service and social hour follows. Mrs. Tryon Hancock and Mrs. F. B. Mitchel, serving. Tuesday evening, 7:30, district con- ference for teachers and leaders ot girls. Mrs. Stevens, state superin- tendent and Mrs. Woodin, county su- perintendent of this work will be present. The Connecticut Sunday school association is having its dis- trict meetings throughout the state. All interested in this work cordially invited Wednesday, 3 meeting of the of Christ. a. m.; morning Paton will speak About Immor asses meet at 12:1 n, p. m., an important Woman's Home Mis- sionary society. Mrs. Williston Wal- ker, president of the Connecticut Home Missionary Ualon will address the meeting. All women of the church mre cordially invited. Wedaesday. 5 p. m., Girl Scouts. Thursday evening, 7:45, the union mid-week service. Dr Hill will conduct the meeting. Miss Cora Beale will speak of the work ot the charity organization. Friday eve- ning 7:15, Boy Scout Baptist Church. 10:45, preaching service Rev. S. James Cann Mass.: 12:15, Bible all ages: 7, Christian En- ic, ‘Book that have me.” Ref. Prov. 2 1-9. Mrs. L. Kelsey. Hearty all of our services Sermon Ames- school, bury. classes for deavor, to helped Teader, come to wel- St. Mark’s Church. 26, third Sunday after piphany. 30 a. m., holy cominun- ion; 9:30 a church school; 11 a. m., prayer and sermon by the rector: 7:45 p. m.. choral evensong and ad- dress by the rector. People’s Church. Church of Christ, R. C. Steinhoff, Sunday, 10:45, preaching, “Spiritual Resources”; 12:15, school; 6, Young People’s 7. Mr. R. H. Crawford will speak Subject, “The American Soldier in Europe’”. Church prayer meeting evening at 7:45 hursday Advent Church. Preaching by L. B. 10:46 @. m. and 7:15 p. m. Bible school and pastor's class 12511588 Young People's meeting 6:30 p. m., followed by sermon. FPrayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. All welcome Janunary m., Court subjoct Pcople’s street, Rev meeting; Giles, pastor, at Swedish Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9: Morning service at 11 o'clock with sermon on “The Greatest Mystery in the Life of a Christian.” There will be no meet- ing in the evening a Unlon service will be held with the members of th Swedish Bethany church mmanuel Gospel Church. Divine worship and preaching at 10:45 a. m., by Rev. Henry H. Brown Sunday on old fashioned Bible lines. Bible school at 12:15 p. m.; Young People's meeting at 6 p | WEST MAIN m.; gospel service at | “amp Devens 161 Hartford aveaue Deveffs; Julius B wold mtreet, from Thomas J. Mullins, 2 street, from France George 491 Church street, from Camp Edwi Russell Curran, d street, from France; Peter 72 Spring street. from James Lawrence Daw- son, 48 Maple street, from France; Boykin Williams, 39 Willow street, trom Camp Lee, Va.; Otto A. Richert of Bristol, from Fort Oglethorpes ‘arlo Bracco, 38 Dwight street, from Camp Devens; Salvatore Butera, 154 Arch street, from Camp Devens: Howard G. Wesche, 60 Columbia street, from Pelham Raymond Knight, 120 Cleveland street. from Camp Greenleaf Joleslaw Konopa, 141 Broad street, from Camp Deve John L. Conlin, 243 Elm from U. S. 8. Yon Steuben: Willlam P. Walsh,243 Elm street, from New Ha- boat house: Charles J. Zisk, 59 street, from Camp Devens: strom, 40 Griswold street, Jay, N Jack R. Baker, street, Yale S. A. T. C., New Haven: Ferry Walter 242 Elm street: from Fortress Monroe: Tieut. Leon- ard Larrabee, 32 Grove Hill, from Lee Hall, Va.; Harold A. Stotts, 15 West Pearl street from France: Thomas F. Landgren. 328 Maple street. from Pelham Bay: Joseph Lech, 46 ©O street, from Fort Slocum; Rahn Odishoo, 172 Hart street, from Car Johnson Camp Grias Pa g hington from Peterson Pittsbu Wr Fairview Bogdonas, Camp Devens; street, ven Broad var O from Fort 490 Fast CONNORS BACK FROM FRANCE Class ived First nors ar re-enter overseas. local d having ment Camp Private this life Charle after a Connors was one of the fi 1 ftee ceived three week Devens. city civilian to nt overseas, overseas equ after arriving seve Expedi- il aeven months with the American tionary Forces in France in a com- missary department, and while he did not participate fighting direct ly his division of the army was in- strumental in winning many of the battles by keeping the front line trenches supplied with equipment. in any FIRST REPORTED WOUNDED; NOW LISTED AS MISSING. Corporal Jonathan Jacobs, formerly reported on the casualty list as severe- ly wounded in action, is 1 on today’s list as mis He is the nephew of Adams of 76 Grand old , 1918 goir ion lijah E He is vears and service on May 1 this city 1 ota to Camp Upton. He saw ble fighting and wa as wounded a draft o consific reported 23, 1918 act severely Dec of the Dolan member rtment and now in ously ill at t New York from ¥ Thomas police deps navy, is hospital in g home He was ance whe the past ten years has During ville Trust Company building a business large enough for every dema vet keeping in mind needs of the smallest business the It banking is equipped care of t requirements of large e prises as well as the checking count and needs of the household, One is entitied to the same carefu the other an detail consideration given this strong bank every litle important. 9.00 a. m 9:00 a 5:00 12:00 to p. m. m. to m. Saturdays 7:00 p. m Saturdays. m. Plainville Trust Co. PIERCE PLAINVILLE, OT. AND ST