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Some Special Footwear Bargains That’ll go Quick at These Prices EVERY WOMAN WITH AN EYE TO THRIFT WILL HASTEN HERE TO SHARE IN THE FOL- PUMPS AND LOW SHOES. FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASE FROM THES LOWING BARGAINS $5.00 PAIR Is special heels $3.00 PAIR Is special price for White Canvas Pumps, hand turn soles, Don't Canvas Oxfords, at $5.00 Pair. JUNE LINGERIE SALE BOOMING ALONG ITS UNAPPROACHABLE VALUES THE VALUES OFFERED ARE SO WONDERF UL NO WOMAN CAN MUSLIN GARMENTS OF TH ALL SPECIALLY UNDERPRICED FOR TH MADE OF CREPE DE CHINE, we offer dainty Envelope Also tallored models with hand PASS HER. with ribbon straps Regular $3.00 garments for Regular $6.00 garments for FINE SILKEN GOWN Reguar $6.50 garments for Regular $10.00 gowns BEAR IN MIND THAT REDUCTIONS ARE MADE on Lingerie of every kind, price asked for Women's Patent Colt, Dull Calf and Kid Pumps. $7.00 PAIR ¢Is special price for Tongue Pumps of Patent and Kid, with hand turn soles and Louis of shimm tallored models, also sleeveless styles, all of excellent IT WILL BE A $4.00 PAIR 1 $4.00 PAIR Pumps and Oxfords, Cuban and Louis heels. let these bargains get by. v Y DAINTIEST, AS JUNE OCCASION. embroidery. Regular $4.00 Regular $7.00 with $1.95 each $3.95 each pering, soft Crepe de Chine, quality Regular $7.50 at only $4.95 each Department, during the run of this June Sale. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED O¥F US, ) ) 5 5 5 5 ) 74 ) ) 6 e ) 5 5 ) ) 5 ) of Patent and Dull Kid, $5.00 PAIR Is special price Oxfords, with turn soles, Louis heels. Chemise, CAUSE FOR CONGRATULATION s special price for Women's Pumps in broken sizes. for Patent Colt i Is special price for White Canvas Louis heels, also White AFFORD TO LET THEM WELL AS SILKEN UNDERTOGS. Filet or Cluny Lace trimmed, garments for $2.95 each garments for $4.95 each ribbon straps and lace trimmed, gowns for $6.95 each at our Muslinwear BERLIN NEWS SR AUTOIST IS FREED e IN BERLIN COURT Hartlord Man Not Guilty of Being Drunk 'PLANS FOR CELEBRATION Kensington Will FHave Big Time on . Independence Day—Kilby House Proprictor's Case Heard, Decision ‘Reserved—Brief Items. Carl Martensen of Terrace Place, Hartford, was arraigned last night , In the Berlin pelice court before " yJudge George G. Griswold, who found im not gullty of the charge of oper- ting an automobile while under the Influence of liquor. Martensen was vepresented by Attorney Albert A. Greenberg of New Britain Prosecu- tor Charles F. Lewis handled the ptate’s case. Martensen, on the night of May 29, ‘was operating his touring car on the Berlin turnpike and struck an auto- mmobile Ariven by Max Lewis of New Maven, ‘njuring several occupants bf Both cars. It was alleged that Mar- Rensen, when taken out of the auto- moblle, was in such a drunken con- @ition that he could not stand Straight. Dr. T. C. Hodgeson, who Whs summoned to the scene, testified that when Martensen was taking the Injured parties to the hospital he was unable to sit up and operate his auto- mobile properly ttorney Greenberg's contention s that although a man has been drinking it does not necessarily mean that he is unable to operate his alitomobile. The accused had two nks of whiskey in Bridgeport and h the congeated trafic between rlin and Bridgeport he was able tg drive by many officers without MAving them notice that there was sfiything the matter with him. Th( I&wyer argued that if the accused Was as drunk as the witnesses tosti- he would have been unable to ive to Berlin without any Jwige Reserves Decision. "The case of Benny Melisk the man- r of the Kilby House, who was arraigned before Judge Griswold @ charges of alultery and violation liquor laws, was given hearing. @ court reserved decision until t Tuesday night Decision was reserved in the case of retta Trias, whe appeared to _an- er the charge of misconduct. Me- was represented by Attorney Jo- h O. Woods of New Britain. At ey Hunt of Hartford appeared for Tri gBeveral state policemen Melisk were brought in as wit- 8. Also several persons who were d with frequenting a disor- ly house two weeks ago, were nt 1o testify. July 4th Celebration. % v, n who ar- well at'ended and enthusiastic I | trouble. | on ! Miss | & of the committee in charge | d activities in re- the prog: tion and welcome | Charles Sharp, take place 4th, was held In the Grammar school last evening. It was voted to extend an invitation to all societies and or- ganizations in Berlin and East Ber- lin to participate in the event, and to make the celebration on such a large scale as to attract visitors from near-by town and The program gf the day lined wi'l be as follows: salutes in the early morning in ‘charge of a delegation of ex-service men. At about 9 o'clock the people Will gather at the Kensington Grammar school, where a reception be extended to the in the war. This gram will be a which will cause cities: as out- boys who served part- of the pro- rousing event, one the boys to fully realize in avhat high esteem they are | held by the home folks. Several novel features will be introduced dur- ing the reception which will add charm and color to'the scene, and ad- dresses will be made by prominent speakers. A parade will follow led by the St. Paul's T. A. B. fife apd drum corps and the ex-service mer School children will form sevtion of the parade as will also various orders and societies. One of the big features of the pa- rade will be floats and decorated trucks and automobiles of the sev- eral industries and stores. Such a demonstration will impress upon the townspeople and visitors, not only the scope of industry represented here. but also the progressiveness of the places of business. Although the free use of several groves and woodlands, have been of- fered at which the community picnic can be held following the parade, a definite site for this event has not as yvet been selected but will be chosen later. A display of fireworks such as the town may justly take pride in, and an entertainment which will feature the Spirit of ‘76, and events bearing on the Civil war, Spanish-American war, and the World | combine to make an even- wholesome enjoyment This event will be held at the Grammar schoo! grounds. Chairmen to serve at the various conmimittees, as follows William W thur Moffatt and E. B ern] program: James E. Carr, World War veterans; John E. McKeon, so- cieties und orders; Lawrence war, will ing of the heads of were chosen Fagan, Ar- Schurr, gen- Golon, GEORGE press: Charles and automobiles: general Ron- Mrs. Miss publicity and ketty, floats in Kensington on July . Cannon | anfl greetings will | = mia Green Chosen Marshal. Followng the electing of the above committeemen the matter of ap- pointing a mershal was brought up. The members present suggested that George tireen, who has been marshal at several parades in the town, be elected to fill that position. The mo- tion was seconded and voted on fa- vorably. Other chairmen are to be appointed | for various activities. A meeting of the general commit- tee and sub-committees, as well as all people interested in the celebra- tion will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Kensington Grammar school. | Injures Hand. Edward R. Jorles, better known as “Dynamite” Janes, of Worthington | Ridge, suffered a severe cut on the | back of his right hand when he was struck accidentally by a stone thrown I by a fellow workman in- Meriden. sev- eral days ago. Mr. Jones was bend- ing over. his work when - the stone st:uck him on the back of the right nand, making a gash three inches long. He is being attended by Dr. Roger M. Griswold. William Hill. The funeral of Willlam Hill, who died at his home in Blue Hills, Tues- day moarning, was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from his late home with interment in the Maple Lane cemetery. Rev. Carleton Hazen, pas- tor of the Kensington Congregational church, officiated. Road in Bad Condition, The road at the foot of Damon's hill in Berlin is in a bad condition and two complaints have been made by automobilists that while operating their cars over the road they had damaged. their springs, When the frost thawed out early this spring the road was left full of deep holes, and has not been repaired. Last evening the bus of the Landers, Frary & Clark plant in New Britain, while passing over the road nearly toppled over. The state highw: commission will be notified by the local authorities some time this week of the condition of the road. Berlin Briefs, Thomas Barattiero is having a con- crete cellar laid in his new store. A new sidewalk is being laid in front of The Ledges estate, owned by George Prentice of Worthington Ridge. A Mitchell automobile with Pan- ama markers passed through the tawn this morning. The dwelling house occupied by Adam Adamovitch on Worthington Ridge is being painted, The Berlin Grange will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock The Ladies’ Aid society of the Ber- lin Congregational church held its annual meeting yvesterday aftefnoon ! at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. N. H. Minor of Worthington Ridge. ! East Berlin Items, A number of young people herc employed in the office of the Stanley Works in New Britain will attend the annual outing of the Stanley Works at Morris Cove Saturday. Miss Alice Rich has accepted a p sition with the American Paper Good company in Kensington. Mrs. Frank Cobey Hubbard homestead throushout. There will be a Woodmen in their ! hall this evening Hi; Cost of Cider Barrels, { Farmers intending to purchase . cider barrels for the g of their fall stock will : ket having the remodelled meeting of the rooms at Atlantic € Doooloooooooooonoooon SCHOOL TEACHERS TOGET MORE PAY Plainville Oficials Take Favor- ~ able Action - NEW TERMS smsmmm Selectmen Expect to Buy Tractor Road Scrapcr—Several Meetings Held — Two Births Recorded— Other News Items of Interest. After several meetings and 'special sessions of the school board, covering a period of several weeks, pertaining to the teachers’ increase in salary, a final decision has been reached granting the teachers’ demands for more money. The increases asked in all cases except a few have been given and an interview with L. S. Mills of the school board, gave view to the fact there would not be a shortage in teachers for the next term, as had been feared. Although the majority of the contracts, signed by the teachers, had been returned, there still remains a number to be forwarded, and these are expected to come shortly. Applications for positions on the teaching force are received occas- fanally, and the vacancies left by one or two of the present teachers leaving will be filled before next season, At present there are 17 or more on the teaching force and with the addi- tional two rooms that the school will have far next fall, the school board finds the necessity of procuring the services of teachers to take care of these new rooms. . May Buy Tractor. The large Cleveland tractor that the officials of the town are testing out on the road scraper has so far met with considerable success and in all probability will be purchased by the town. Selectman William John- son has had several tests made on Cook street and Shuttle Meadow road and the results are satisfactory. The tractor will eliminate the necessity of procuring horses for the job as well as doing the work in shorter time. the society of the church, held a meeting t A silver tea was served. ing was for the purpose of ing to raise a sum of money to assi in paying off the debt that remai on the church. The Martha Rebekah Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Gilbert of Mountain View yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance. After business pertaining to the society had been held, a social was given. Re- freshments were served. About 16 of the members were present. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Seymour of West Main street at 3 o'clock yesterday aft- ernoon, of the Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church. The auxiliary is composed of several women of the parish. A social followed the meet- ing. Cradle Notes. At the New Britain hospital yes- terday a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klatt of No. 2 East street. Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of No. 122 Broad street are also re- ceiving congratulations on the birth of a son, also born at the New Brit- ain hospital. C. E. Rally Tomorrow. " At the Plainville Congregational church chapel tomorrow evening, the New Britain Christian Endeavor union will hold their third quarterly meeting. It had been announced in last evening's edition of the Herald the Rev. John L. Davis of the Meth- odist church in New Britain would be one of the speakers of the even- ing, and would lead the devotional services It was later learned that he will not be able to attend. However, the Rev. William Ross of the First Baptist ~hurch of New Britain will be present and will address the as- sembly. An invitation has been extended to all the voung people of the other churches of Plainville to attend, and a large attendance is expected. The rally will begin at 8 o'clock. After the meeting a social time will follow. Town Topics. Mrs. James Murphy and daughter, Anna, has returned from a visit of keg last night and paid out $20 for the lot Not more than a year ago similar casks could be had for $2. If the apple crop is large, the farmers assert that the enure crop will go into cider, which will find a ready market if the authorities do not put a halt to proceedings. Air Compressor Here. The Lane Construction company of Meriden has installed its huge air compressor on Caesar hill prepara- tory to beginning operations on the removal of the steep grade at that point. All the rock drills to be used on the cutting down of the Mill wiil be run by compressed air. Highwa engineers were at work yesterda) ifternoon staking out the )\ropflsr:} cut to be made. several hundre cubic yards of rock are to be r moved. The three thank-you-mar® ich have long been a menaca® automobile traflic are to be remo/d- As soon as work has started onl'® hills all traffic will be detouresPy wgx of Beckley. This will bring0- to Woodruff's store, fom point they can proce¢ tO- e R 5 alénen New B D b FRUIT MEDICINE Esery Home In This State Neads “Fruit-a-tives” To those suffering with Indigestion, Torpid Liver, Constipation, Sick or Nervous Headaches, Neuralgia, Kidney Trouble, Rheumatism, Pain in the Back, Eczema and athzr&in,‘f[eaian.g ‘Fruit-a-tives* gives prompt relief and assures a speedy recovery when the treatment is faithfully followed. ‘Fruit-a-tives’ is the only medicine made from fruit — containing the medicinal principles of apples, oranges, figs and prunes, combined with valuable tonics and antiseptics. 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25¢. At all dealers or sent postpaid, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y. e S B T T RS several days to Mrs. Catherine Cam- eron at Morris Cove, New Haven. -Mrs. Haven Grifin of Mountain View has been removed to St. Francis’ hospital, Hartford, to undergo an op- eration. There will be mass at 5:30 tomor- row morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy in honor of the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Devotions will be held at 8 o'clock in the evening. Miss A.. L. Mills has returned from an extended trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Mills has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Frederick Mills of Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Pike of Strong court will leave in the fall to commence her studies at the Boston Conservatory of Musie. Edward Judson is spending his summer vacation here. Mr. Judson is a student of the Rensselaer college at Troy, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Chichester of Bi- cycle street have returned from their trip to Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Ross, whom they had been visiting, have returned with them. Oscar Hulteen and a party of young men have gone to Bantam lake to camp for the week. The regular meeting of the aux- iliary to the Spanish War Veterans will be held Friday evening at G. A. R. hall at 7:45. White Rose camp will hold its regular meeting this evening at K. of C. hall on Main street. MAPLE HILL Invitations have been issued an- nouncing the approaching marriage of Miss Nellie Marie Elliott to Jus- Lineoin Fearing to be held Wed- day, June 23, in the Newington “regational church. as born last week to Mr. and Mrs. 1 Smith ¢f Binghamton, N. Y. M ith was formerly Miss Mabel Perry of Golf street. A son Da‘on A. S‘pr;xni is attending a con- ntio: at Indiana; . vention Pals, Ind. o Mrs. G. K. Spring eXa- daughter have returned from a visit 1a Boston. John- tula-, Sug- Mr. and Mrs. Seth Goodale son street are receiving col tions on the birth of a son bom day, June 6. -_— ¢ Mr. iand Mrs. R. B. Skinner and daughter are spending the week at Canoe Harbor, East River, fonn. Miss Leora Saunders has returned to New York after spending a few days at her home on Theodo'e street. Mrs. C. C. Prentice of Miple street has returned from the Hattford hos- pital where she underwent an opera- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. . Sternberg attended the golden welding of Mr. and Mrs. George Adkns in Bristol Sunday. Mr. Adkins md Mr. Stern- berg served in the 1#h regiment C. V. during the Civil var and were in Anderson , prison togther. PRICE OF NEWSRINT ADVA’OES VIOLENTLY New York, Ju® 10.—The various newsprint many¥acturers of the United States ard Canada have given out their ratesfor newsprint for the next six monAs under their adjust able contract made for 1920. The Baseball H AHFgll!i)N(%gLORED Vs. PLANVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB Allen’s Field 3:15 P. M. JUNDAY AFTERNOON ‘arm Fencing is Scarce ‘We have received a small part of our order. Come early if you want it. Also a few polls of barb wire. Plumbine. Heating, Tinning, Car- penters, Builders, General Contrac- tors. 7 Carpenters, 2 Plumbers, 7 Laborers, 2 Concrete Finishers, 1 Tin- smith. We are Growing. There'’s a Reason. SERVICE, SPEED, ACCURACY. HARDWARE. The Plainville Eng. and w r H ts for Il the of Today and Yeste High grade and good values in Furniture, Ranges, etc., moderately priced, have induced ij today and yesterday to do their shopping catch pennies, our excellent values made us the brides’ headquarters. For the living room, porch or better assortment than we have in erately priced. FLOOR AND TABLE LAMPS here. and convel sun parior y| Reed or Fibe IN LARGE SEE OUR FLOOR LAMPS WITH MAHOGA AND ARTISTIC SHADE, ONLY $24.75. It pays when buying a Refrigerator to buy make. Ranney. See our Leonard porcelain Prices are very moderate. lined Refrige) The Flint-Bruc THE BRIDES' 103 Asylum Street Hartford HEADQUARTERS FOR FURNITURE. 150 involve increases ranging from $20 to $40 a ton. The increase alone per ton in this last jump amounts to as much as the total price per ton for print paper in 1916. P. T. Dodge, president of the International Paper company, makes the statement that $125 a ton is now being paid for ground wood pulp, while the pre-war price ranged from $19 to*$21 a ton. p c o hi b FLUNG INTO OCEAN, AVIATOR DISAPPEARS Atlantic City, N. J., June 10.— Hurled 300 feet when a J. N. V. air- plane side-slipped while starting on an upward glide of an Immelman turn, Hugh Gordon Campbell, 25 " ELECTRICAL Bell Work, House Wiring, Electric Fans, ilot and formd use university cean off the el alf mile out the eyes of tH shortly after 5 ody «did not r| EMBAR ‘Washington, on the supply of bituminous { any Lake Erie ment by wate; was ordered td commercé com: 13. WORK Motors < Apparatus. We ins kinds of Ek ~ OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT—OUR WORK Let Us Give You An Estimate on WOLFORD PHONE 207 E— Regquired for Jiffy-Jell De They come ready-sweetened. They come azcidulated with pure fruit from lemons or from grapes. A bottie of Fiquid fruit flavor comes in. 2 We crush the fruit, condense the juice: an bottle. So Jiffy-Jell is a real-fruit dainty, Simply add boiling water as directad « then the fruit essence fromthebo&le,u_zd If you nged fresh fnxit.__plns a lot of sugal make nothing more delicious. Serves six—at trifling ¢ One package of —Jell serves six in mold cust you more than the winle dessert. A bottle like this in each package Mint Lime Raspberry Loganberry Strawherry Pineapple Orange Lemon Coffee