New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 23, 1919, Page 5

'ROGERS SUCCEEDS W. F. BROOKS AS HEAD OF NEW BRITAIN RED CROSS George P. Spear, Head of Home Service Department, Recommends That Tiais Branch Care For Widows’ Pension Fund. ] Paul K. Skinner Chuck Rogers, treasurer, of the , was elected New Red the fifth annual compar of the Britain He will succeed William F. who was acting-chairman during the war. The annual mem bership drive will be held in Novem- ber this r instead of in December. Major-General O'Ryan has called the campaign with one of the servica reported the Red Irving hip of proximately ton, Plainville and Southington. mond R. Healey, treasurer, gave his annual repo. ting the balance ou hand is Want New Members. Brooks, in referring New Britain is ex many new memb The funds will be collected in do; tions or $1 memberships. The ch man spoke of the reconstruction wor done by the Red Cross after the wat and that the people of New Britain should now take this up in carnest. An election of officers resulted as wollows: Board of directors, Paul K. Rev. L. Bojnowski, M D. sell, R. R. Healey, Miss Grace | Thompson, Rev. J. T. Winters, G. . Bennett, George P. Spear, “rona, Mrs. J. H. Robinson, Sage, E. W. Irving, W. F. Mr. campaign, d pected to to the Rogers, D. Ru M. D. Brook. The directors elected the follow-} ing: Chairman, Paul K. Regers; vice- chairman, Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski i rs. J. H. Robins Healey; secretary, ! Thompson. committee, Paul D. Russell, R. ce Thompson, , B. W. Irving, Brook; chairman of the finance mittee,” Clarence . Bennett; man of the finance committee, 1 J. H. Robinson. Home Service Week After the business an George P. department gave his report. Grace K. R. Mr N home 1! In bmitting a report of the ac- tivities of your home service depart- ment, I might explain the character of | be | tions as to c { department of | close with this present year. | recommend that if this home here, w its work has undergone somewhat OT a change since the signing of the ar- mistice. i “It was formerly our privilege to aid families of saldiers and it now de- | velops that the soldiers themsel arc the ones we serve, and to give| vou an idea of the extent or volume of | ice would say that in July vd 467 office © in August | nd visitors le 85 home visits, during August d during Septem- ber 2 In this office dictated by the secretary and the supervisor were written in July 286 letters during Au- gust 209, and during September 168. The financial assistance given soldiers or their dependents amounted to 4.89 in July, $787.72 in August and in/ September. This relief 1 aid in September covers 18 of which are soldiers in- tated, and the amount of money we supply is returned to us by the state. Bight of the saldiers received loans or help purely from Red Cr funds, and we are adding two familles of soldiers still in the service. s this department ren- ;" information of a general , but its sp usefuln time is in assisting soldi soldiers In making v in connection with allowances, Liberty harge papers and back p eptember 60 affidavits were | executed in this office. Of this num- 20 were for allatments, 19 for Liberty bonds, and four for compen- sation. “We were fortunate in the selection of a secretary and supervisor. They are both well versed in this work, and | the office is d freely not only by | soldiers but by aliens seeking instruc- ip, making the need in our city. “The work of your home service de- at this or dependents o affidavits neces: I would service department can be financed it be con- tinued with its present personnel, se- ring the entire services of the secre- d retaining the supervisor. 1 be pleased to suggest to the directors a method of financing the oftice incorporating with the home service work the handling of the wid- pension fund. NEW BRITAIN SUBMARINE IS LAUNCHED | S-11, broke a bottle ampagne on the hull just as it to slip down the ways. Mrs. Parker is the wife of the resident of the federal underwriters shington -14 is type to be a year Built in Bridgeport, Is Largest the built here. It is at and 1,200 t 15 knots on ace and 11 below the water. ft is for the coast defe and will g radius of 6,000 miles men with four officers the complement of Underwater Craft to Yet Leave the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.'s Shipyards. ago Bridgeport, Oct. Submarine S-14, for the United States Navy, underwater the la st craft s launched from the Torpedo company's yards Mrs. will the make S-14 up George T. Parker, sponsor, =" They Stop the Tickle It is a good habit to keep & box of Briggs’ Mentholated-Hoarhound Cough Dreps in your pocket or where you can get them at any time. They stop a cough, relieve am irritated throat and prevent hoarseness. C. A. BRIGGS CO. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Makers of Briggs’ Boston Wafera DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1919, IT SALE Here's the Idea—We want to see how many boys we can clothe instead of how many dollars we can make, we will place on sale the famous Elk Junior 28 Point Suits now advertised in the Ladies' Home Journal at less than yow'd pay for ordinary suits anywhere clse. Boys’ Overcoats Brown Chinchilla, ages 3to9 Boys’ Suits | Boys’ $12.85 The Famous Elk Suit Jr. 28 Point Suit for boys as adver- tised in Ladies’ Home Journal, all wesl, double seat, double knee, double elbow and 25 other spe- cial features. Guaran- teed. Scld here exclu- sively. Without a doubt the biggest values in sate. During this Sale town during the sale. 51285 | $9.85 | $14.85 Connors-Halloran Co. 248 Main Street Suits $9.85 Neat mixtures in grey, green and brown, in good durable fabrics; well made in nobby styles; pants: full lined, all sizes.—During this 39.85 Long Overcoats for boys 10 to 16. Neat grey mixtures. AUCTION NOW IS THID AUCTION TINI For vou to decide what you are going to do about it as during the time this advertisement appears we will be selling Building Lots on PLEASANT MANOR, on EAST STREET and DAY STREET, NEW BRITAIN, and bear in mind perhaps the exact lot you wanted to build your own home on will be disposed of Grand Auction Sale of Choice Building Lots Thursday, Oct. 23, Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25th, Commencing Each Day at2P. M. PLEASANT MANOR DAY STREET, EAST STREET AND PLEASANT STREET EXTENSION, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. PLEASANT MANOR the name given this development is situated on East street, and directl y in front of Pleasant street entrance to East street, this property having a large frontage on East street and two new streets now in course of construction threugh the property. Electric lights, gas, water ready to be installed with sewers, already in on East and Day streets. As an invest- ment or home site this opportunity to buy Machine Co., Vulcan Iron Werks, minutes to Smith street school, 5 minutes to East street desirable location. is unexcelled, being right in the city and only a few minutes walk to Landers, Frary and Clark, Stanl n d f the American Hardward Corp., Skinner Chuck, American Hosiery, New Britain ey street addition, 2 minutes to Chestnut street trolley, 3 minutes to Hartferd trolley, 15 minutes walk from the center, 3 school, Grocery stores, Drug stores and fire department in the immediately vicinity, and this is the only vacant land in this central and Don’t Live in a Rented House, it migh! keep you moving when it is sold and increases your cost of living Your Attention Requested The idea that will interest you if you want to own your own home in suitable for your purpose, is this, you not only sce what you arc getting, but you buy at the price you set yourself, and one thing you must remember is the satisfaction there will be to you in future time to think that you Miade your C 2 to do so by buying the best secur the il EARTH, the Nation’s W there is no better place in Remember, these lots, although very high class, will be EASY TERMS Small payment down. ction of the lot or lot. JALTH as well as ¥ that you can find. YOURS, the vicinity than Pleasant Man: old Balance monthly. tart in making money or contin- That is the iIf you want it, EASY TERMS THIS TABLE WILL SHOW YOU HOW MUCH OF INVESTED IN RENT RECEIPTS, 5 20 Years Years $4,180.64 $ 6,621.39 4,468.95 7,062.32 4,748.26 7,504.24 502757 7,945.67 5,306.88 8,387.09 5,586.19 8,828.52 5,865.50 9,269.95 6,144.81 9,711.37 6,424.11 10,152.80 6,703.42 10,594.22 6,982.73 P15035.55 Rate Per Month $15 16 1574 18 10 Years $2,372.52 2,530.69 2,688.86 2,847.03 19 3,005.20 20 3,163.31 21 813211853 22 3,479.70 23] 3,637.87 24 3,796.04 25 3,954.20 and on YOUR WAGES IS 25 Years $ 9,875.57 10,533.94 11,192.31 11,850.68 12,509.00 13,167.43 13,825.80 14,484.17 15,142.54 15,800.91 16,450.28 Free--lOO Beautiful Presents"F ree It you desire to own any of these beautiful presents, be sure and se- 3 man on the grounds on sales dates. There ts, Wonderful Vases of all descriptions. Rail Plates, Chocol . Individual Toilet Articles, Opera Gla Clocks, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Watches, and many other articles. They are all yours if you attend this sale. Remember, they are given away FREE whether you purchasc or not. We do it as an advertisement to have you come to the land and see these beautiful lots at Pleasant Manor which 'EASY TERMS EASY TERMS Small payment down. ses, as Balance WARRANTEE DEEDS We Also Give You When Taking Title fo These Valuable Lots WARRANTEE DEEDS CRESCENT LAND CO., Three More Words, ATTEND THE SALE 259 MAIN STREET, Room 6, Booth’s Block, Owners Office Open Evenings ROBERT M. REID, Auctioneer, Main Office 201 Main St., Manchester, Conn.