New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 23, 1919, Page 9

All Millinery at Half Price For Three Days After Xmas Sat. 27th Tues. 30th e for of it. Bear in mind it make no di fievenc: alrcady béen made on any Hat fo that reduced pri $8.00 to $4.00 you get it for half that. .00 to $8.00 you get it from $1 throwsh the mentioned, 29(h. and a new Hat. m HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DE "PURCHASED 01" U 4 P MAKES NO MA Flowers, Feathers, or anything connected with Millinery, is yours these threc da; an opportunity that Saturda; th. or RECELVING smmem@ oF ek sfi@s&@aém-mfi-@mfioa :Hs.&-z%- Mon. 29th ER WHAT YOU SELEC at just halt of i given but once a year so big set how sale you it ‘or instance, if o T it has half of that for the Do for offe ud Millinery Depts. Monda Be sure to Hats at just Half Price. ALL DRY GOODS a flat, marked price. make a veduction has at Hat has been veduced from been and so on -embe m prove this opportunity of NEW BRITAIN 208 408 408 400 45 SRR 468 & 7 £ 727077 e a 'rame. This is the most just Half redneed atl days th, threc SPEND ON . PROMPPTLY BERLIN NEWS GHRISTMAS RUSH IS ON AT POST OFFICE Avalanche of Mail Is Being Well Handled GUSIEST PERIOD IN HISTORY fnventory of Leona Peck Estate Filed ~~Defivery Truck Skids and Is Dam- aged—Christmas Tree Exercises at Church—-Hazen Funeral Tomorrow. Mhe Christmas rush of mail at the Kensington and Berlin post offices is the greatest this vear in the history of both offices. The Kensington office was swamped with mail sacks yester- day, representing many thousands of pieces. Before closing time last even- ng practically every piece of parcel Dost had been removed from the of- fice. Postmaster Fagan and his as- sistant,” Miss- Margaret Flynn, are Haking care of the avalanche of mail hat is*daily accumulating. The Berlin post office also is being swampod with Christmds mail, al- though toddy there was a let-up on he rush. Acting Postmaster Barrett, fiespite the fact that he has only been on the job a short while, is handling the mail liké a veteran. Mr. Bar- rett has an assistant during the Christmas rush and stated this morn- ing that everything will be kept on the move as fast as it comes in. The Berlin depot is a clearing house for all the mail pouches coming on the nain lne for New Britain and Middletown, Berlin and Kensington, and this morning one of the mail trains unloaded a pile of mail that would have done credit to a big city Post office. ral hundred sacks, is estimated, were untoaded All the mail trains are vunning from an hour to an hour and a half late, due the biz rush of mail. 1t was stated this motrhing by a railroad official that ovlorrow “will see the heaviest mail 15 a number of the trains today arc pallowing it to hold over untll tomor- row at different’ points, due {o early idelays crcountered today Yesterday, he postmasters” declared, was the heaviest mail day and will probabl e the heaviest experienced this s on Sevel Inventory Fited. P. W. Alling and Stanley Traceski have filed their inventory in the es- tate of the late Leona Tloise Peck of Kensington. The inventory shows an intercst. in real estate to Lhe amount of $6500. Delivery Truck Damaged. A commercial delivery truck owned by yhe Fleischmann Yeast company | same to grief om Morse Hill at East Berlin last evening when the machine kidded on the icy pavement, crash- g into the steep bank and smashing he rear wheel. The driver was un- jured. The machine was removed Jhis morning. Christmas Exercises. The Congregational church at Ber- will hold ‘ts annual Christmas tree kercises in ‘the church parlors to- Borrow cvening. Tlhe exercises will P8 preceded by a supper at 6:30 p, it | to | | Rev. | | m. for all the memb ol the Sun y school, after vhich the members will repair to the room upstairs for the evening exerc'ses. There will be recitations 'by the children and sing- ing by tie school, fullowed distri- bution of presents. by uneral Tomorrow. The funeral of Martin Hazen Berlin will be held from home tCnorvow: ofternoor at 2:30 o’clock vices to be conducted by Hildreth of Thompson- Rev. Samue] Fiske of Ber- lin. Tae committal service will ke in cave-of the Mascns. interment will be in the Wilcox cemelery Rast Ber- lin. of his ville and T. A, B. lustall Off The Kensington T, A their newly elected offio at their new club rooms at Upson’s corner jast evening. P. . King of New Britain made the principal address of the evening. Thomas Crowe, county di- rector of the organization. installed the officors After the installation solos weére sung by John Delowery of Kensington and Jobhn Kiley of New Britain. John Sullivan of New Brii- ain rendered a piano selection. A 1t pound turkey was awarded (o John Dewling at the conclusion of the entertainmeni. Plans were com- pleted for an award of 50 pounds of sugar on January 20th Word Yet to Be Heard. Nothing has been heard from Lhe public utilities commission on a re- cent hearing on the reduction of the exigting fare between Berlin and New Britain. Charles Aspinwall made a plea for the Weriini hefoy the commission at the hearing last week, asking for mmediatc consideration of the town's demands. Avout commuters continue to * bike” to Lit coln’s station lo save (wo cents. and declare that they 11 eontinue until ihe company lowers the fare The American Paper Goods vany helping its employes to save, on the fares by running awvio trucks to the Wair Grounds, conveying their emploves to and [rom’ the factory The fare from the end of the Berlin line to the Fair Grounds s but six cents whereas to the Kilby House it is eight cents, thus a saving of four cents a ds is ed Paper Goods emploves Jack the Peeper. “Jack the Peeper' is active in the Brandywine installed com- is real reported to be lane dis- for thz Business oman - s‘lcnofmph or file clerl uyer - -~ sales clerk Self-Filling Fountain Pen NONLEAKABLE , STHE GIFT THAT PLEASES. DAVIS & Optometrists 27 MAIN ST\ “ning evening. nd ance to is causing the women section of the town women have eaught the act of peeping no end o residents Several sight of under \the East Berkin Items. Mrs. Max Sugenhinie spent New Britain vesterday. Mrs. J. Corel spent the her daughter. Mis! Jam yesterday Athlet Christo bhowli nnoy- in that of the him in curtains. the' day in duy with Holigan, hall day and poul- full blast. W. J. R witl it be is all « 1 be' run- open' reported purlors will The T will not meét this Mre. Charlés Nélson spent the day in Middletown vesterday. The skating on town is reported to the snow furries Berlin Migs dith Smith to the Harviford ment. the be punds about good despite Briefs. bas been removed hospital for ) treat- DAILY | tiam F Robert 11. Deming will leave for Norwich to join his wife and daughter who are spending the holidays with Mrs ister Jane Tavlor spending the holidays friends and relatives. Carpenters have the new stajrcase of in Boston town is with completed town hall nearly in the Kensington Rev. 1. I. Lounsbury left tor New Hampshire where he will spend Christmas with his daughter His son Blfred accompanied him. M. Lounsbury will return home Saturday of this week Christmas tree at the Methodist chureh last Therc were v itations and the children of the Sunday William Lyons will close shop all day Christmas this morning. Ttems, this noon exercises were held evening carols school his barber announced S SALVATIONYXRMY 3 Concord. N, H., De sal vatior™ Army corps here announced today (hai it bhad obtained o supply | of sugar a would pul one pouna in ali NXmas baskels (o be sment the neely in tiv R to e city BURKETT SIGNED U, Mass., Dec 1 izned a Cross colleye Worcester Burielt to coach the loly team next ican contract to haschall GOODWIN Opticians PHONE 1905 HERA.D, TUESDAY, DECEMBER I'LAI]V VILLE NEWS FACTORY VOTES T0 CHANGE 1T5 NAME It Is Now the Newton Manulac turing Gompany ALSO CAPITAL IS DOUBLED italization is Now Fixed At $100,- 000—Charies I, Newton is Presi- dent—Christnas Plans i Town— Other News ITton. Manut the turing Phe stockho Slephe held a <ha Newton was Osborne & 1501 ny com rdiay end voted to the It meeting e of the fitm to Ma voted 0060 facturing conpany increase the ¢ 10 $100,000 firm’s fiscal instend (iso to stock from S ruture, the January 1 )i n the year will end of July 1 as on the mast The following for “he cnsu ewton Henry N in CMicers year alected arles FI. ireasurex ider Wil These wer president and Lanson, vice pres Kelvie, Ji., uso form the e tirm o the Osborn. furin seeretary hoard of direcio was sed in 1902 & Stephenson Manutac With a capital iarles M. Ne 1912 nien comp iy 1 Sl Wlhen Ci came to the plant in 5,000 e since (hat time tirely under the ton as will ine of 000 wion the capital of the fi vimost en Mr. New firin which was policy I has been Civecticn of reorzanized hears his name the motoreyele and hi ma e products\of plant 1omobile wlanned sories, ringe It produ and onfinue this 1o expand the fleld ducis ling of husiness A new developed Newton market The facturir cral years ¥ the smaller ar.d factories in Pla and his business Ining about a chav sion ard 1o malke the company a tor in the industrial'life of the town 1o be recognized as such by the pub- lic Miss Monica ter of Mr. and Hull street, B Livingston were quietly the bride last 1. Burton, rec Dt Our Saviour, performed the Dovis Madeley. a was bridesmaid, and brother of the zroom, was The couple left today on a trip to New Hampshire and chusetts. Upon their return’ they reside on Pearl street Both young people are well Mr. Livingston heing employed Peck & Young in Bristol, and his bride wits employed by the Bristol Manufac- {uring company the Bristol plant. Mr. Livingston served in Company 1, 102d regiment, during the war. Migcellancous Showe A miscellancous showetr dered Miss Anna Thompson last even- ing at the home of Mrs. Allen McKee A darge number of frien were present. The cvening devoted to music and games Thom pson was the recipient wumerous useful and pretiy gifts Holy Name The Holy Name Chureh of Our Lady mceling at the churel and made arvangeme be held on Sunday, d o hi Man ristol for the principal On (hat Sunday, the mem- socicly will attend mass Holy Communion in is (c hut broader nohile essories, of Mr the to onter 1he line ol ac under il direction W he placed on & Stenh n Manu- company sev- been cousidered one of s impoitant of the My, Newfon ociites plan to in ihi impres- Oshorae for the past nvile Simpson, daugh- Henry Simpsou of nd Walter W, reet, this town, the home of Rev Trenc Mus fistol Peat ied ma evenin nutch of ceremony iride, tor niece of the best man wedding Masso - will known, by Plans., of the held a evening for a meeting wnuary 4. ¥ Joseph . Society society of Mercy ch Sunday to is planned e ar Dutton of sp bers of receive the md body Christmas Hours. will Christ- holidiy The, m noon Post Office The post mas with stamp window md will close at 12 Thrift Stamps and Slamps sold du XMASGIFTS Plants and Cut Flowers allice observe hours at 604 o'cloclk War those day will open will e i h ELECTRIC TOASTERS FLECTRIC HEATING PADS VIBRATORS BERER A VACUUM CLEAN ERS ELECTRIC TABLE PUASHLIGHTS XMAS TREE GHTS JECTRIC IRONS DIV A4 AT STC. LAMPS and CI- PACK- TOBACCO in XMAS XMAS TREES and WREATHS ROBERT’S { spending | the Mmerican in val e Na be but one eify delivery made will livery will sl ordevs mone sited Christmas Pageaut A Ch will Fouig tmas voacert and held this cvening Advent Ch . Tyler, of the he at 8 o'clock at the Georpe charge musical will of will day istian the church. Rey pagtor, in angements. A special of Christmas carols the direction choirmaster. There mas tree for the Sun is ari program presented e Chris hool. Christmas Masses Mas: Will be celebrated on Christ- mas Doy ai the Church of Our Lady of Merey at 8 and 10 o'clock, by (he pastor. Rev. John . Fay Christmas musical program Mrs. Martin ¢ assisted by Mrs. Anna F ai Christmas offecing will at m e Oliy be a under ce, The speciat will be asey, the divected by st e annu ceived e botl Bricy Ilizabeth oston es. Ttems. PPike. a School cnding at her v Miss the Seienc stude at ol the Christmas mie on Strong Al s holiday Charles Secretarial [ vication Staniey Court N Barnha the he urlough guast of Phelps, also of will he of in mectin Americ the Legion at evening Christmas I all canvassers carnival town hall only two Shopping ful Gifts prices to clear and the Birnhaum. Starlt i{he the court room this nmore days of We still have 1 use which we will sacrifice them out. Come early benefit of them. I 1 advt New Leg Attend at the Year right ion carnival Crimbull | stock | Robert | |ORDERS AWARD REPQ - . James Livingston, | : oo | distinguished service vines | urs, e | factory, January 1, 2 and v, Stop at Conforti's eets In assortment Christ- hoxes cream fruit | for vour Loliday brick neat of ice Two each haskel 101 and poun Ad SALE~ evergreen potted Mapie sugar in hol Aowers | Christmus hs trees, W plants. sireet cut Greenhouse: 28-1 and facing fr o ret NOTICE Town Meeting. the School nam Special [ who Upon re Special Mondaxy Board a held ERET Town quest of Meeting will December 28 at R Plainville Hall the following purposes To take action upon the advise of miking an additional appropr fo mcel increased school expenses caused hy a request for an increase in the teachers salari Also to take action upon any business proper te come hefore meeting (Signed) Town e men awa com o'clock, in awa the other said | wer the dist WM. J. JOHNSON, .M. CALOR BDW. P. PRIOR. Board of Selectmen 1919 heca December 'SECRETARY DANIELS | aist shou and rar not Will Give Senator Page Inlorma- * tion of Navy's Policy | % Mas; nav that coul the clian in t navs Washington, Daniels Deq, 23.—Secretary ordered a sive report on award of naval decora tions prepared for the information Chairman Page of the senate naval committee. It will include ail recom mendations by individuals or i boards and the aetion by the hoards and the secretary himself on the recommendations. The orde: a request f followad which tributed made today comprehen- | { chay the said 1 his a by was issued in Senator response to Page which m of the manner in the awards were dis- | of these criticisms was | Rear Almiral Simx commanded American forces overseas during the war m who oriti some of Part by who navs Declines to Comment. Mr. Daniels declined 1o coniment on the letter on subject” reccived b nim from Admiral Sims (urther than to say that published excerpts from the lelter appeared 1o be substantialiy | correct. althongh he Tad not had | ead the communication care- | In ths jelter, Admival S‘m-‘ lined decoration-—a 1) M him personally on ti injustice had been done distribution of im | time (o rully de the tendered ground that officers in the anards “When i Dan sent ome the list inards s of recommendation public.” said My to the report to Rage ® iNn no American peopte will followed and made referring Seniion Is in to the wove fhe Dplication prineiy that Nt dded prin Final that public ipl Lis( Dianiel Ad the list Gy Wil in vay tinal \dditions undoubled SmokeShop 13 WHITING STREET PLAINVILLE. onld made mendations e more recent v up for con impossible were taken ome nines might be row the published lig “Last wee 1 rec « Hon. . S. Page naval affaive conumitter the Mr. Daniels said, “requestin the so-called KKnight board re dations of awards. T called up Senaton and informed the commitiee that data lected, and would be ple Infor was not 1t remo e letier chairwan ol 11 of enate. com ommen Page's office of ng read to retary his was e co! as soon d to turnish it ttion Required. Directions have been given pare a stalement containine low information as it was to fhe 1Al recommendations fo1 admirals, cuptains manding officers ~The action of boards on recommendations and its report 3—The ment “As soon as this dats must be collected literally of recommendntions) 1o Chairman publie, | “The board of awards did nat ap- | awan [ and other ¢ all such compiel iction taken by fhe depay m ream be sont the —it Page and will ziven to YOUR BOOK CABINET YOUR CALLERS EVERY DA prove mends “After cour: Spanish-Ame landing suished and ordinary time recommendations submitied war, approve cegnized policy “Phe GREET A Book Cabinet should meet your ideas. It greets every caller. It confronts you daily. You will be interested in Macey Library Case Because these Cabinets are furnished in period styles—add to the interior beauty of any home—are distinctive—different. Why not come in soon — today — and learn more about the MACEY? | FLINT-BRUCE (0. Office Furniture Department 193 Asylum St., Phone Bushnell 479 Hartford. re of certs trouble. I that the When nd ith the « to stir up W i aper convinees more fa of th Admira ary 1o decline 14 M. himself aud 1 entire proceedings of secretasy incident *{g the time has com and the peopleard the real facts,” of all the recommendations he commanding officers. The se¢- | however did approve all the refom-{ reaching ions of the board. He added! .ominence es of officers and enbsted wen | Gims feels it had performed canspicuous serv-1{ neceive e 1) The only way that fair minded| repudiate the can jundge the wisdam of thel 3o part fhe rds so far amnounced will to ! the award, 1 b pare the lists when the eor every entitled to know am matter is not an affice nece of be lieve sress of as o the rememher in the After the many meda war thera se, dilferences of opinion rd of distinctions. 1 criticisms that were ican war. at a Cruz e awarded, so many in favt, that statement was often made that no inction was made befween distin- service. At that | without change the | to e Ili i are, voiced ’Pl;m;, Notes, Miss row Alay her for Chesbroe leaves tomo1 in iRochester, Misd Boston andf in Phila L approved Fon Nivins Mrs. delphia. honte her home her in me my imposed the inctions tld be an in duty at by acg the close of this of congress, (o awarding of medals and mid 1 resolved that action ; zoverned by fixed principie certain should be alike Krier 1om¢ The Christnas Day cafeteria wil classes The n hayve that the honors should be in most peril and rendered The followed The final heen esolved most dis open on awarded © i) ), and who the awar sound | st has recom | ofticc most most | RECRUITING MEN MEET announced this and complete 1 approved for some dations were long delayed epresentative Lufkin, vepublican, sachusetts. a member of the house | J committee, announced today | Haven when congress reconvened hel ence d introduce a resolution calling on navy department for a report on 1ges made by Secretary Daniels he recommendations for awarding al decorations resolution wil] iges made by (he reasons for this arbitrary action,” My, Lufkin. *T had hoped that lole agitation was the result of ppointment of one or officers had failed of recognition, coupled Plans to District Naval Kenny has Improve Are System Discussed. 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