New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 17, 1919, Page 2

DL-OLIVE TOILET SOAP A genuine Olive Oil Soap Bot surpassed for its purity. 13c¢ Cake 2 For 25c. THE ickinson Drug Co. 169-171 Main Stres! | William Soune; | vard, for tampering CLOTHES LINE THIEF | SENTENGED 0 JAIL Sailor Arrested for Stealing Horse—0ther Cases John Krause, whom the police term a ‘“‘professional clothesline man’ wa before Judge John H. Kirkham in po- lice court this morning on a charge of breach of the peace and he was asked to explain his presence in the back yard of the Russian Orthodox church early this morning. His e planation having been unsatisfactory, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The accused was arrested by Officer at 3:30 in the church with the clothes- lines. Krause Has Record. Krause is well known in circles both in this city and in Ber- lin having been bound over to the superior court from the Berlin town court on one occasion after which he served a term in the state prison. When arrested this morning he told the officer that he had been taking a walk. Rev. Andrew Vanrich, pas- tor of the church stated that he had never seen the man before and had not given him permission to cut through the church yard. There is no pass-way through the premises al- police SPORT SKIRTS though it is possible to reach Beaver street from Washington by walking through the yard. Had Toothache. The accused denied intent to take anything from the clothes lines and was up so early in the morning, he said, because he had a severe tooth- ache. He was about to return to his home when Officer Souney placed him under arrest, he told the court. Sailor Tools Horse. Bennie Okenquist, aged 19, seaman, aboard the U. S. S. New York, plead- ed guilty this morning to taking a For Misses and women “We have taken about 15 of our all wool sport skirts in plaids, checks, home- spuns and stripes and marked them as | low as $4.95. o Harsfall Ge. HARTFORD A TIRE saved is a tire earned. Our vulcanizing interferes some- what with the sale of tires but we believe that when a man in- vests his money in tires he should get his money’s worth out of them. FEach day adds new patrons to our list. It is quite patural that an autoist should take Mr. Dallar Bill's ad- wvice and do business with a good live concern. The Shop That Gives Your Dollar a Long Ride. | T. H. COGSWELL 8 Chestnut St. Chiarging and Overhauling Storage Batteries, CITY ITEMS. Dr. James F. Dobson, Dentist, Na- tional Bank building.—advt. Bdward Dunn has transferred prop- erty in Russwin park to Hnat Bend- za. An inventory of the estate of the late Mary A. Riley has been filed in the probate court by Appraisers Wil- liam Quigley.and J. J. Watson. The estate is valued at $5,688.25. A meeting of the bakers of the city will be ‘held tonight in the chamber of commerce rooms to perfect a bak- ers’ organization. \ ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. The Basile, of Kensington, and Miss Ma Ceffaratti, of street, this ecity, was annonuced last evening and the marriage date has been fixed for August 20. performed in engagement of Carmine 251 Washington The ceremony will be St. Mary's church by Rev, John T. Winters, pastor. Mr. Basile is the son of Mr. and M Nicholas Basile, of Kensington, and was only recently discharged from the United States Army, after serving Overseas in the Kourth Division for over @ year. Miss Ceffaratti is the of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas i ‘Washington street, ¢ll known here. horse owned by James J. White on the evening of July 3 and returning it the following morning bearing the appearances of having been abused. Upon his promise to return at once to the navy he was allowed to go free. He enlisted last January and is slated for three years more serv- ice. His enlistment followed an auto- mobile mix-up which caused his ar- rest, and his desire to enter the service was responsible for his dis- charge at that time. Animal Was Abused. The young sailor in company with two other local boys went to the stables at 9:30 and took the horse without Mr. White's permission, he stated. At 6:30 the following morn- ing the horse was found in the yard of the stables still wet from the re- sults of over-driving. The police will locate the other boys and bring them to court for the theft. Other Cases. A fine of $2 without costs was im- posed upon Louis Lloyd for parking his car in a restricted district. He allowed his car to stand for 20 min- utes in front of the Y. M. C. A. yes- terday and was arrested by Officer John Liebler. A nine year old hoy was lectured by Judge Kirkham in chambers this morning for the theft of $10 from his mother. The boy took the money to purchase a baseball glove and when arrested by Officer McEvoy told him that a hrother recently returned from the service had given him the money. 35 TEACHERS ARE _AT SUMMER SCHOOL Three More Have Enrolled in Normal Classes This Weck—Special Lec- ture Next Thursday. The following students have en- rolled this week at the summer school for evening school teachers conducted by the state board of education in the Normal school building on Camp street; Miss Mary B. Lacy, Hartford; Miss Mildred Sherman, New Britain; Miss Anne K. Sherman, Bridgeport. The registration to date is 35. The following were visitors at the school this week, representing the Woman's club of Meriden and the Meriden chapter of the D. A. R.: Mrs B. B. Collyer, Mrs. J. H. Parish, Miss Emeline L. Rice. Additional pupils for evening school come in at every ses- sion and the attendance in spite of the weather is remarkable. The registration at the last session on Monday evening was 40. The second special lecture open to the public will be held on Thursday next, at 10 a. m. The speaker will be Henry T. Burr, of this city. the Model DECIDE ON REPEAL OF SODA WATER TAX Republican Leaders in House Plan to Rush Bill Through This Month. Washingion, the soda water on by house. July 17.—Repeal on tax has been decided republican leaders of the The decision, which was made by the republican steering committee will be referred to the ways and means committee, which will draft a repeal measure. Some leaders pre- dicted that the tax, which levies an impost of 10 per cent on soft drinks and ice cream, would be repealed within a month Investigation of the post office de- partment was understood also to have been discussed by the steering com- mittee without final decision. Immediate attention, the steering committee decided, would be given by the house to the two appropriation bills vetoed by the president, after which the prohibition enforcement legislation would be disposed of. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1919. | FRUIT JARS JarHolders,JarRubbers Canning Racks Jelly Glasses The Atias E. Z. Seal Jar Is Acknowiedged the Best HERBERT L. MILLS HARDWARE WE'RE THERE There are very few stores in this country that have the op- portunity to buy neckwear the way we do. it—and we sell lots of it. We are exclusive agents for the best in the neckwear game. | HELP FOR RAILWAYS Federal Electric Railway (}fln‘uuih\inn; Hears Testimony Relative to Cost | of Maintaining System: ashington, July 17.—W. George, receiver of the Pittshurgh traction properties, and M. D. Brush, former president of the Boston elevated lines, were witnesses at to- day’s session of the federal electric railway commission, appointed by President Wilson to inquire into con- | ditions of and to relief from street railway systems of the coun- try. Hearings were begun here sev- eral days ago. Both witnesses testi- fled that increased fares had heen re- sorted to in their respective cities in an effort to relieve the companie financial embarrassment succes: | The Pittsburgh company has been | in the hands of receivers for some time and it was announced that on August 1 fares there will go to ten cents. Mortimer . University of on and suggest Cooley, Michigan cost of also testified. dean of the an authority ' valuations, renewa HOPE T0 AVERT STRIKE Chicago Strect Railway Officials Offcr Employes Increase in Wages If They Will Stick. Chicago, July 17.—A tentative of- fer of an incre in wages was made today by officials of the surface and elevated strect railway lines in the hope of averting a strike of their 15,000 employes who have threutened to walk out unless graated an increase of 37 cents an hour. said on utilities panies to a labor condition commission permission to in, rease fares point covering w( additional cost. the state give the public DR. BELL TO PREACH. Former Pastor at Mcthodist Church ‘Will Be Here on Sunday, July 20. Rev. Dr. J. H. Bell, vastor of the Simpson Methodist chuich in Brook- lyn, N. Y., will preach at the Metho- dist church on Sunday July 20. Dr. Bell was pasto; of the Méthodist church for/ cight from 1903 to 1910 and was the most popular cisrgymen who has ever occupied a pulgit in this city. Dr. Bell has made an cffort to return to his former pulpit and on cach an unusually former pari iocal years, occasihn is greeted by larg, congregation of and friends. Ma At LeWitt's Hall Last Evening. o i The Martiniqus club held an enter- | tainment last evening at its rooms in LeWitt's block on Main street. The program was one of the best arranged since the or ization af the society, and much cregdit is due to Edward Rosenburg, who was in charge of it Several vocal kolos were offered by members of the club, followed by a short vaudevilie act which was per- your neckwear always at | farmed by Burns and Garfield, a side- comedy, s theater during (he first | the weck. of the program, dancing was in order S, midnight. charge of the affair consisted of but without ! # maintenance The increase will be geanted it was com- | one of | fa about once a year | inique Club Hold Entertainment 336 MAIN ST. ; sugar We buy lots of 85¢ to | ward Rosenberg, played at| don, Martin part of | Sablotsky. Following the presentation i I chairman; which was Abrahamson, The committee in 1d- | hold its annual outing on . Announcement Triangle Peppermints are made Jrom the finest “XXXX" pulverized. and pure super oil o< mint compressed. into /Q M Samuel S. & L. CLUB OUTING. The Stanley Rule & Level club will We Have afternoon at Momauguin. B. who is in charge of the day announces that an excellent has been arranged. A t between the single and Gar- progr outing. Warner activities, seball game married men of the club will be the feature of the A shore dinner will he given. A wonderfully good confection They are packed. in tin/il. lined. wWith_ wax paper. Kgeping them ever /resh_ Handy pacKage fo carry in your pocket. m | poration and Typewriter held their annual outing at guin today. auto truck. Jjoyed. A shore dinner YEAR SATISFACTION Instailed a Com- plete Steam Vulcanizing Plant, Operated by Herman, an Expert Directfrom the GoodyearFactory All Makes ofTires and Tubes Repaired. Free Air at all Times in “Goodyear Alley” ADNA F. JOHNSON 159 Main Street Tel. 961 OUTING AT MOMAUGUIN. The New Britain Dry Cleaning cor- Exchange Momau- The trip was made by was en-