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TO CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S 0 @) (8] I 0 MVI.NG A’ AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY ‘ RECEIVING ALD DRY GOODS PURCHASED or s 5] 5] (5 ) ) 1 ] ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) i i ldlillilfl J UL U HOLIDAY ] 'JULY FOURTH OUR STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY Llucgjojuaojojoiooiojuiu FEEEEEE YRR e e E s e E RZIIV NEWS LIKE NOISY RTH IN TOWN erica Stocks Up With Fireworks ERVANCE ON MONDAY A.". G. Giels' Baschall Team Wins— Scout rrow—Other News Thierost. The Fourth is here again but ow- Ing*to the fact that it falls on Sun- day ths townspeople. will celebrate it on Monday, the 5th. From present indications Berlin wifl observe a very noley Fourth, Local storekeepers placed an elaborate assortment of “firewar's ou their stands early this and report that the goods have selling rapidly. It is evident that the youngsters are planning for “some racket.” The fire warden ha%\issued his an- nual Wourth of July ngtice, warning All the youngsters to k away from butMings while rhnfllq. their fire- erackers. This precautiof.should be taken Weriously as last year the town witnbssed four fires, two)\ of which wers sbrious. Tt will be embered that the large sheds of the Connolly Firlek company in Beckley YWere de- stroyved as a result of a which started from a srark of a fifecracker ihrown by Heckley youngsters = Ylso he large barn of 8. F. Labeiniq In thristian Lane district was destrojed Ast year. . Owing to the fact t the .."v,flonmn”n was canecele: vl Foakn o, thers will ho g rade of SWhy kind in theMow . . Many people will Monday night to fishorate display of ia t4 he held at Wal Althous who ¢ % Outing at Cedar Lake Items of on- sev- » 11 park. - e youngsters, for the Fourth to Rdischarged many fire- BeiBias been injured thus ¢ i remembered that last ' P il Ware injured beforé the ~ h ‘were admitied to the New grr.°s eral hospital. Victor Ol- ¥ kley had twe of his fingers Yot his left hand two days be- K the: Fourth. Gedrge Kanupka of ngton was_another of the un- jrtunates, having his right hand in- red by A large fireeracker. observance of the holiday the ol stores will close half day Mon- Bay. The Kensington stores will close n an: The barbers announced this orning that they will close all daj yho Berlin Savings bank will close rs today and will not re-open them fac- vy A lintjl Tuesdny morning. Loeal will close all day Monday Post OfMce Hours, tmaster Ambrose A. Barrett an- wed today that the Berlin post e hovrs for Monday will be from to 9:30 in the morning and from 5 o'clock 'n' the afternoon master Willlam W. Fagan has ed the following hours for the ce: 7:15 to 9:30 % § o’'clock p. m. Mins. There will be no general delivery on Monday. Festival Is Success. The strawberry festival which was given last evening on the lawn of the Berlin Congregational church under the auspices of the Girl Scout troop of the Warthington district, was a success. The townspcople turaed out in large numbers. The entire pro- ceeds of the affair were turned in towards the Girl Scout camp fund. Strawberry short cake and ice cream was served. Scouts on Outing. The Berlin Boy Scout troop will leave tomorrow morning for Cedar lake, Chester, where they will hold their annual outing. The trip will be made by automobiles. The scout- master has arranged a program of sports, followed by a dinner. Each scout will be compelled to cook his own dinner. Church Notice. In the Kensington Congregational church tomorrow morning Rev. D. B. Hubbard of East Berlin will occupy the pulpit in absence of Rev. Carle- ton Hazen, who is attending the In- ternational Council of Congregational Churches at Boston. Patriotic exer- cises will be observed by the mem- bers of the Sunday school classes. Girls’ Tcam Wins. The girls' baseball team represent- ing the American Paper Goods plant played at St. Mary’s athjetic fleld yes- terday defeating their opponents the Stanley Works aggregation by a score of 5—4. The gamg, was interesting from stast to finish and many local people were on the side lines cheer- ing the A. P. G. girls The battery for the locals made the best show- ing this season. Miss Mary Vitkosky caught and Miss Stella Golon did the twirling. Miss Golon held the Stanley Workers 6—3 until the last inning whon with three on bases the fielder for t A. P. Q. aggregation fumbled allowing three runs for the opposing team. The A. P. G. agsregation will play at St. Mary’s field Monday after— noon. their opponents being the Landers, Frary & Clark girls, who at the present time ho the lead in the girls league If the local team wins Monday's game it will bé awarded a silver loving eup and will take the lead in the league. Captain Malarney has decided te use Miss Vitkosky and @lon as the batiery for Mon- day's game Kensington Items. Miss Catherine Fagan, a student nurse in the St. Francis hospital in Hartford, is spending her vacation at Grove Beach. Charles B. Grimshaw left today for New York where he will attend the reunion of members of Base Hospital 5. which is being held at the Roose- velt hospital. Miss Adele Bassett, who has been stasing with Miss Marjorie Moore for the past year, left today for Nan- tucket, . I, where she will spend the summer with relatives. Berlin Briofs. The cars on the Berlin Hne w off their schedule time this morning owing to the inclement weather. Mrs. Harold Skinner of Norton road and the Misses Mae and Florence Skinner’ of Farmington road, will spend the holidays with friends at the share. lawrence Southard of Norton road left today for Troy, N. Y., where he will join his wife, who is visiting there with her parents. East Berlin Items. Richard Hulbert, Jr., of Maple Hill w visiting relatives in town W terday. At the last meeting of the Knights | our Savings Department at of Pythias the following officers were elected for the ensuing vear: C. C. Frank G. Kramer; V. C, Mills F. Griswold; prelate, W: H. Fogette; M. of W., George H. Pollard: K. R. & S., William H. Nye; M. of Ex., John L. Hubbard; M. of F., Max Sugenhime; M. of A, James McPherson; O. G Harold Clark: 1. J., Jarvis Dowd: representatives to general convention, Max Sugenhime and Frank G. Kram- er; alternates, John L. Hubbard and George Pollard. East Berlin went over the the combined hospital drives, than $700 being raised. Ambrose Trevethan sustained se- vere injuries last evening when he fell off backwards from the front porch at Guiliana's store. Mr. Treve- than at the time was standing at the edge of the flooring and did not no- tice the danger. He was rendered un- conscious for several minutes by the force of the fall and it was feared that he might suceumb to his injuries. Dr. T. C. Hodgson rendered first aid and found that the man had sus- tained serious injuries to the spine and head. He will recover. John Trevethan, who has been con- fined to the Middlesex hospital for the past several weeks as the result of a broken collarbone, returned t.o his home yesterday. Holy Communion will be adminis- tered at the Methodist church tomor- row morning at 10:45 o'clock. Eve- ning services will be held as usual. Rev. Percy V. Norwood will ad- minister comimunion at St. Gabriel's church at the morning services. The firing off of firearms or other explosives will be permitted in back- yards and not in the public thorough- fares. The authorities have been in- | structed to arrest violators. Lord-Trevethan Nuptial A pretty home wedding took place last evening when Dellis Lord of Middletown and Miss Margaret Treve- | than, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James ; Trevethan of Wilcox avenue, \\«ra1 united in marriage at the home of the | bride. Rev. Leon W. Ellsworth, pas- | tor of the Methodist church officiat- | ed. The couple were unattended They left today for New Jersey, where they will spend their wedding trip. Students. Make your summ Enter our summer school, July 6. One session daily cut Business College, advt. PROFIT- SHARING the policy of this Since its organization it shared with its depositors thousands of dollars of its profits. For a six month period, ending in July of this year, the amount paid to depositors was over cight thousand dollars. If your money is placed in 47, yo will receive your share of the annual distribution and, at the same time, have the assurance that your funds are safe. PLAINVILLE TRUST PLAINVILLE, CONN. Banking Hours.— ® a. m to 3 p. Saturdays. ®am to 13 m., 9 p.m. \ top in more r pay. Tuesday, Connecti- New Britain.— C0. except 1p.n.lol { moval to the New Britain though it is expected that th: ngs will .’, r} 'TROLLEY HITS AUTO | BACKING FROM YARD Britney Famlly Have Narrow | Escape From Death MORE POLICEMEN OVER 4TH Selectman to Have Town Closcly Pa- | tomorrow trolled—Necw Neri Block Opens— | Bascball Games Sunday—Church Notes—Bricfs. An accident that might have re- sulted in more serious injuries or possibly death occurred on Queen street late vesterday afternoon when Mr. and Mrs. John Britney and their | seven year old daughter, Bessi¢ M were struck by an inbound trolley from Meriden. Mr. Britney was back- ing his auto into the street and as | the view is obscured by a clump of trees, he did not see the approach- ing car until it was too late to avoid the accident. The trolley struck the car at the rear, dragging it several yards. The girl was pinned beneath the wheel, while Mr. and Mrs. Britney were thrown to the road. The trol- lev was in charge of Motorman Rhodes and Conductor James Malloy, both of New Britain. The injured persons were attended by Dr. J. N. Bull who ordered Mr. Britney'’s re- hospital. Mrs. Britney received a. severe shaking up but was not badly hurt, while Mr. Britney had several large gashes in his head and had his right ear almost torn off. Their daughter received internal injuries. The car was badly damaged. At the hospital this’ morning it was stated that the condition of Mr. Britney was improving and _it thought that his ear could be saved. Mr. Britney is proprietor of the Rose- dale Poultry farm on Queen street. Special Officers for 4th. Selectman William. Johngon Awill have about eight or 10 special officers sworn in today in order to quell sud- den outbursts of enthusiastic “young America” who may take a notion to celebrate the Fourth with their “shooting irons”. The officers will have beats assigned to them and will be on duty tonight, Sunday and Monday. Arrests will be made of all violating the law in this effect, al- be pretty quiet. Ex-service men will be appointed._ Ball Games Tomorrow., At Allen’s field tomorrow afternoon at 3:15 o'clock the Plainville A. C. will cross bats with the All-Stars of Hartford. Condon, Cunningham and Kalish will be in the lineup and a fast game is predicted. Should the grounds be wet the game will be post- poned. The Aces will play the Newinglon Athletic club at Woodford’s lot to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Moreno and Foran will be the locals® battery. The Aces. will journey to Hartford Monday afternoon and play the Echoes of that place. Opening of Block. The large, new Neri block at Cen- tral Square was opened today for the fifst time. The building is valued at ! Lord's supper will | ning i has left to accept a position in New- ark, N. J. The Misses Margaret and Catherine { McCarthy and M Catherine gerald have gone York the holid Joseph Qualters, and John Clasby will go to Waltham, Mass., for the week-end. Frank Hobine returned { the Hartford hospital where he { derwent an operation on his thr Ivan Farrar and Alien Bailey Zone on an auto trip Boston, Mr. and Mrs. O. rl will ||1llr vacation at Groton Point. Church Notes, Plainville Bapti church—10 m. “A Memorial” will be the pastor's theme. 12:45 m. Sunday school. 6:00 p. m. Young People’s service 7:00 p. m. “Prayer Very Important” will be the pastor's theme. Advent Christian church—At 10:45 morning the pastor will short address and_ then the be commemorated. school at H In 7:00 o'clock Rev. W. 8. Be: anson of Bristol will preach in e change with the pa His subject will be: “Seeing and Believing.” A. M. E. Zion church—Morning worship and sermon 10:4 Subject “A Forward Look.” Sunday at 12:30. Y. P. 8. C. E. at 6:30. Eve- ning worship and celebration of the holy communion at 7:30. Episcopal church—The services to- morrow.morning will start at 10:45. There will be no Sunday school. Holy Communion will take place. Plainville M church services at 10: Subject, “Of such is the Kingdom.” The Holy Com- munion will be administered and a class of young people will be re- ceived into the church. Sunday school at 12 noon with Epworth ague at 6:45 in the evenin o'clock the following pros has been arranged for the patriotic services to be held at the church: There will' be illustrated slides and songs and Rev. James M. Trenmer will speak on “The World Democracy” and the famous Drake’s “Ode of the American Filag"” will be recite “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” will be sung. Congregational church—The lar services will be held at o'clock. The July communion serv- has been postponed wuntil next Rev. RNaymond Beardsley ndsor will be in the pulpit in absence of the pastor who is at- tending the International Council of Congregational church at Boston, in celebration of the three hundreth an- niversary of the landing of the Pil- grims. The Sunday school classes will meet at noon. There will be no meeting of the Christain Endeavor class tomorrow. The annual parish picnic will be held on Thursday July 8. Further anrrangsements wil? be made next week. If you want quality Rackliffe’s bulk seeds.—Advt. Students: Make, your summer pa Enter our summer school, July 6. One session daily Connec- ticut Business Colleze. X\ew Britain.— advt. Brotherhood Officers To Pass in Wage Award * Chicago, July 3.—More than 1,000 officials of the 16 railroad brother- hoods will meet here July 19 to pass on the wage award of the U. S. Rail- road Labor Board. ~This became known today when telegrams to this effect werk received by the brother- hood chairmen on all lines running out of Chicago. to New over George Murphy from un- has have spend give a Sunday at sc Morning regu- 10:45 seed, plant £100,000 and is one of the largest of its kind in Plainville. There alread are numerous apartments filled by tenants and the stores on thc bottom floor are pr: all occupied being moved It contains stores and 12 apartments. Neri's store also opened today. Teachers Engaged. The following teachers have been engaged for the school year of 1920 and 1921 at the Plainville Grammar sch Principal, Inez M. or six new Orrin L. Judd: Grade SA, Gladwin: Grade $B, Mildred Nelson: Grade 7A, H. Bernice Towne: irade 7B, Gertrude I. Fiske: Grade Mary Mills: @rade 6B, Bertha Grade 5A, Mabel Styring 5B, Julia P. Hurtado: Grade Hannah Bassett: Grade 4F L. Grade A, Alice C : Grade 3B. Esther E. Tappert Catherine M. McCarty; Dorothy R. Shanahan-: Grade Mildred E. Terr Grade 1A, Esther E. Nelson: Grade 1B, Esther P. Clap; kinderzarten, Ruth H. Wilcox: assistant, kindergarten, Rena Bunnell: music and drawing, Alice K. Williams. % The schoo! year will begin Septem- ber ‘7. Town Ttems. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Peace waVve gone to Groton Point for .+reIr Va- cation. The Sunday school of ti-e Congre- zational chirch will hovd its outing nd wacemic -Tuursday, July 8. They will journey to Lake Compounce. About 200 will attend and will leave the center at 10:05 in two special cars. Raymond Bennison has gone New Haven over the holidays. Martha Rebeckah lodge will cancel | its meeting on Monday night. It will be held at a later date. The local stores will remain open | for half day Monday. The post office will also close in the afternoon. Mr. and DMrs. ¥ G. Hastings | quietly observed the celebration of their th -wedding anniversary at | their home at 73 Whiting street to- day. Mr. Hastings came to Plain- ville in 1871 having bheen born in | Riverton, Conn There will be a special meeting of the Brock-Barnes post on Wednesday evening to elect delegates for the to BASEBALL SUNDAY AFTERNOON ALLEN’S FIELD ’ 3:15 PLAINVILLE A. C. VS. ALL STARS of Hartford Mass. ! ! spending the week-end | party at Sound View. the eve-! ool | | diamond sculls was today won by J. | Beresford Jr., PIASECKA—NOW I New Britain Lawyer Will CITY ITEMS Special for the Fourth: ice cream. Axelrod Pharmacy, street.—Advt. J. N. Wilson for the past 12 years employed foreman at Landers, Frary & Clark left the employ of that | concern today. He will take a much needed rest. The Misses Olga ke and Alice Downham will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City where the¥ will spend iwo weel vacation. James J. Butler of Maple street is at a house Fitz- | Cherry Park Yorker Tomorrow | lock—Local People A as The marriage of Aleksay Piasecka, daughter of M Piasecka of New York city, ney Henry Nowicki of will be solemnized tomo at 6 o'clock in St. Valenti in New York. The doubl meny will be used. Invitations to the wedd! ceived in this city durin week and several friends of besides relatives of the ney left this city today. The wedding will be affair; plans for which h arrangement for several bride-ta-be is well know! York where she has bee with many Polish affairs, during the war. Attorney well known here where hq tained a law office for se since graduating from th Law Schoal and taking a uate course at Yale Law 8§ Larry J. Golen of Berlin will spend the holiday in Granby. Miss May Fitzgerald of Britain M hine office week-end in New York. Exclusive agents Stetson Besse-Leland Co.—advt. Miss Fannie S. Buck, Maine, graduate of Health Nursing Course in Simmons college in Massachuset will have charze of the Infant Welfare work at the local Visiting Nurse station. Miss Buck commenced her duties today. Tarold Hatch and family will pend the holidays in Madison, Conn. Mrs. Louisa Eichenlauyb and daugh- ter Gertrude, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are ; Visiting Mrs. Katherine Bates of Maple street. the New pending the shoes. of Norway, the Public COUNT PULASKI TO Mass Meeting of Potish Be Held Tomorrow ) Count Pulaski, an a things Polish, will be th speaker at a mass meetir citizens to be held tomo: 7:30 o'clock in the S school hall. Exercises appropriate can date of independence ducted in the Polish to: teresting program has be by Rev. Lucyan Bajnowsk! BANK STATEMENTS. New York, July 3.—The actual con- dition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows hey hold $52.,425,650 reserve in ex- cess of legal requirements. This is an increase of 25,568,370 from last week. DIAMOND SCULLS FINALS Henley, July 3.—The final in the EXCHANGE CLOS New York, July 3.—Th¢g stock exchange was close who defeated D. H. L. Gollan. I Now Have Installed PLAINVILLE GARAGE Hart’s Corper, “Southington Road,” one of the Iatest Presses, one that will press on any size tire. - 'We can date the public, night or day, also Sundays, by appointn Tuesday, ' communication by wire will reach me any time, We are here to Serve the Public. Try us and see. I am also Distributor for Swinehart Tiire, both pneun " PLAINVILLE GARAGE HART'S CORNERS, SOUTHINGTON RO W. C. Manning, Prop. Phone at Center Store 96. Ga PLAINVILLE CASH In New Location, " Neri’s |l Better Service. All Goods in i} Large Freezing Plant —Ew. SPECIALS FOR SATURD Occident Flour Daniel Webster Flour Sale on Smoked Shoulders Corned Plate Fresh Plate Lean Hamburg Shoulder Steak PORK — BEEF — 10% Off state convention to be held in Hart- ford, August 20 and 21. A new coms mander will also be appointed. 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