New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 24, 1920, Page 7

Facts Regarding Linens Five Years of Uphill Work Still Ahead of Linen Industry THERFE IS A MARKET SCARCITY OF FLAX AND THIS CONDITTION WILL CONTINUE FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD, MAINTAINING F "R DO NOT WAIT. IF YOU NEED LIN WILL FIND A LARGF. ASSORTM HEMSTITCHED TABLECLOTHS and Napkins inches, priced as follows: Sized 66x68 21x21 inches, priced to you at HWEMSTITCHED TABLF CLOTHS, sized 72x72 8.00. inches, at inehes, for $14.50 cerh Sized 72mee Inches, for capkins to match, 24x24 HEMSTITCHED LUNCHEON linen. Bized 36x38 inches, priced 45x45 Inches, for $6.50. Sized $7.50. PURE LINEN TABLE DAMASK, $4.00, $4.50, $3.00 and $6.00 yard. 54x54 BUY NOw. to match. of pure for $9.00. Sized 66x86 HIGH PRICES FOR LINENS, OUR STOCK 1§ COMPLETE AND YOU T OF SCOTCH AND IRISH LINENS AT MODERATE PRICES. Hnen, inches, at 19x19inches for $12.80. Sized 86x66 inches for $0.80 Sized 66x86 for $12.50. $15.00 dozen. EVEN RAISING PRESENT manufactured in Scotland, $10.50. Napkins to match, Napkins to match, sized HEMSTITCHED TABLE CLOTHS, sized 72x inches, priced $18.00 each. $24.00. CLOTHS of pure at $4.50. Sized inches for 54 Inche Sized 72x90 inches, for $23.00. Napkins to match, 24x24 inches, at $29.00. TABL¥. CLOTHS, of linen, scalloped, in heavy satin damask in a variety of pretty designs. t $8.50 and $9.50. Size Size 72 inch, for $13.00 and $14.50. 2 Inches wide, several NAPKINS TO MATCH for $9.00 to $15.50. designs in each quality. Priced $3.00, HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHAS ED OF US. ’ ERBEREREE L} ~ BERLIN NEWS A.P.G. EMPLOYES 0 ANNUAL EXCURSION 10 Truckloads Start Tor Savin Rock This Morning DOGS ARE KILLING CHICKENS George E. Prentice Loses 3125 Warth of Poultry During Night—Rev, e To G. Beardsiey Preach Jiere— Fleavy Raiafall During Night. Several hundred employes American Paper Goods were taken to Savin Rock their annual July extursion ten trucks furnished by the ‘vere used to accommodate going. The trucks left the plant at £:30 this morning and arrived at (he Rock about 10 o'clock. A shore din- ner was served at 12 o'clock afier which sports and games were enjored on the beach. The trucks will return of the company todas on About factory those jate tonight The employes of the G. I Manufacturing company will Juting tomerrow afterncon At Rock, The trip will be mobiles furnished b, fctals, The party leave ths fac. At 380 s'vlock. A wpecial com. Been appointed to arrange of athletics which «ill be held on the beach. Prizes will he given te the winners of the eventa. A shore dinner will be served at Wil- pavilion at 12 o'elock Dogs Kill Chickens, George F. Prentice reported to tae town authorities this morning that ome time during the night dogs %illed 40 of his valuable chickens. He ne- jeves that dogs belonging to neigh. »6F% in the vicinity of his homa are redponsible for the raid and has | asked the authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly He was referred | 10 Dog Warden Henry Austin, but dow warden's nome N6 found that Mr. Austin was spend.- n& the wook at the shore Mr. Pren ce estimated the damage at ubout 5 irst Selectman Dr. Roger M. Gris wold has recently recolved meverni tomplaints from residents aboat the town informing hira that dogw have killed many chickens and rabbits owners have been warned about nas. Ing their dofs running at large, nnd 1pgs caught doing damage will be held intil the owner makes good for the famage done by the animal. Several Blua Hilla residents have complained that valuable hares have been killed by their neighboring dogs and want the matter looked into Heavy Ramfall Here, One of the heaviest rainstorms to visit these parts In some timo oc- curred here last night, The storm Prentice hold an et o- ory of ory sox's i ealling At the Dox | ena at Poverty WAS accompanied by dassling bolts of Nwhtning and terrific peals of thun- der which were incessant throushout the greater part of the night. Roads #bout the town, K were washed out in several places and will need the im- mediate attention of the town road committee. Market Gardencrs Busy. The season for market gardening has arrived and local market garden- ers will be kept busy selling thewrr products until late this fall. The crop along the vegetable line is one of the best and local farmers state that zocd prices are being paild for their products. Tomatoes ripening rap- idly. This product is undoubtedly the best money-maker for the farm- ers and the gardenérs who have an early crop receive big money for their goods. Tomatoes at the pres:nt Ume are seiling at §4 and $5 a bas- ket. It is expected that the price will remain high this season. Truck Hits Tree, A Mack truck driven by a Hartford man skidded on the wet pavemeat on Worthington Ridge last night and struck a tree on the lawn of the Bryan H. Atwater property. The driver ox- plained that after the fruck skidded he lost control and left the road. The truck first went through a fence and might have done serious damage had it not struck the tree. The auto was badly damaged and had to be re- moved to a garage for repairs. The occupants escaped injuries. Laying Cobblestone Guttor. The company in charge of oon- structing the new East Berlin r-ad has started Iaving a cobblestone gut- ter on both sides of Galpin's hill. At the foot of the hill twe oateh basins will be installed so the road will not be floodea The new road has been entirely graded and the company offi- clals report that it is expected to be ready for use about September 1. Rey, Beardsiey to Preach. Rev. Clatide G. Beardsley of South- on will preach the sermon at the Periin Congresational church tomor- row morning at 10:45 o'clock Re Mr. Beardsley is a former arm: chap- lain and is n weifare worker at the Peck, Stow & Wilcox plant in South- ington Nev. Samuel A Fiske, pastor of the Congregational church, wil! be the preacher at the First Congzrega- tional church in Meriden tomorrow morning Will Move Shop. The blacksmith shop in the rear of the old hook and eve factorv will shortly be moved to the Berlin Fair grounds where the proprietor has purchased ‘a buillding lot Berlin Briefs. Dooley, who for the past two weeks has been at Fort bull Beach, Milford, has réturned her home in Kensington. The flance given last tvening at tha Rerlin Granee hall by members of tha American Legion w attended by a &ood-sized erowd Porter Allen Dean. P. R Golon. Lucius €. Dean and L. E. Golon of Norton road will epend the week-end at Momauguin Stanley Barrett and Harry Collins of Nortan road will spend the week- Island. Middletown The new eatch basins have been in- stalled by the state highway commin- sion beneath the railroad bridee in Kensington Rev. Samuel A. Fiske returned ves- terday from Greenfield. Mass, where he has bheen visiting with friends. Leland Gwatkins and family of Worthington Ridge and Oscar Crick- son and family of New Rritain will spend all of next week touring through Vermont. Major Frank L. Wilcox and familr, who have been tourtng Canada, have returned to their home on Worthing- ton Ridge Attorney Willlam Wilson ana daughter. Edith, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Dickens of Norton road. Mrs. Mary 10 Trum- | East Rerlin Items. Church services will be held in all the local churches tomorrow as usual. Clifford Dodge and family have hoved into their new residence near the Hubbard school. Areher Walsh and family will move into the residence occupied by Mrs. J. R. Belden and son, both of whom are to reside in the new Dodge home. Mrs. Harrington and son left day for Vermont, where they spend several weeks' vacation. The annual camp meeting at Plain- ville, which opened vesterday, at- tracted a large number from here. Mrs. C. Bailey substituted at the local post office today, Mrs. L. Root, postmistress, being out of town for the day. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Martha Griswold. who died at Westerly, R. I, was held from the home of her son, Fred Griswold, West Cromwell, vesterday afternoon. The first native tomatoes seen here this year were on sale yesterday. The present price asked is very high, but this is only temporarily. The Misses Viola and Bernice Tryon of Middletown were visiting friends in town yesterday. The lawn social and eircus given by the Campfire Girls on Mrs. Wil- liam Bunce's lawn last evening was & gratifying success, a considerable sum being realized. The feature of the evening’s performance was the sleight-of-hand tricks by O. L. Mason. Nearly a hundred were present Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Benson tained friends from out of town their home last evening William Nve attended the New Rritain Machine outing at Momauguin todar Miss Norma Dibble of is vixitinz friends here week-end. GIVES BOOTLEG LIST to- will enter- at Middletown over tho Chicago, July 24.—"Judgze, your Honor, T can buy booze in any saloon in Chicago.” Axel Roscke, barber, that information to Judge the superior court yesterday when ap- pearing with & plea for the granting of & writ of habeas corpus to free him from a sentence of six months in the House of Correction Roscke. charged with petty larceny, said he was drunk when he signed the jury waiver. believe I'm going to discharge you," said Judge David. “But tell me the locations of the saloon where you have been able to buy whiskey."" Roscke gave a list of about forty places, while lawyers, court attend- ants and prospective jurors who were present made mysterious marks in their notebooks. “Tou are a good man for the fed- eral agents to interview.” declared the judge in ordering the writ grant- ed. confided Davis a in GOING TO DANBURY. A number of prominent local re- publicans have been invited and will, attend the “Schuyler Merritt Day™ observance at Danbury. August 4. The event is being arranged by the unit- ed republican clubs of Fairfield county and will be attended by re- publicans from all over the state. PLAINVILLE — 'LOCAL WORLD WAR VETERANS HONORED| Awarded Chivalry Certificate by War Department WOUNDED WHH{E‘IN ACTION Baseball Games Tomorrow—Rockwell Ias New Motor for Airplane—Bricf Items of Interest—Usual Church Notices. Plainville’s World War veterans have received further government recognition. Several young men in the town have been rotified by the war department that they have been awarded the “Accolade of the New Chivalry of Humanity.” These are b = forwarded. The new award is given to those who received wounds in action and for chivairy shown dur- ing heavy fighting. Edward Barrows of Broad street, Walter Livingston of South Washinston street and Domi- nick Reale are among those to re- ceive the award. Dominick Reale formerly resided on Maple street but now lives in New Britain. These three men saw much action while in France and received shrapnel and shot wounds. Barrows was with the in- fantry and was in the service for more than a year and a half. He was wounded in the head and was in a base hospital for 10 weeks. Living- ston was in the 26th division at the outbreak of the war and was sent across immediately. During Theavy fighting a shell exploded, inflicting a deep wound in the leg. He was laid up for a lengthy time but was able to return to action afterwards. Reale received wounds about the body as a result of bursting shrapnel. This new award is in the form of a diploma, and has a short history of the World War written upon it as well as the deeds of those receiving them. Ball Games Tomorrow. Plainville Athletic club will journey to Unionville tomorrow afternoon and cross bats with the Unionville A. C. This is the first game of the season between the two teams and considerable rivalry is found between' them. The Plainville team will have Condon, Cunningham and Kalish to hold dewn the heavy hitters of their opponents, while Unionville will have Cox, Buckley and Bloom, the latter who hails from New Rritain, as their battery. Cox is a former Yale player and consid- ered a capable pitcher Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corning and Mr. and Mrs. George Seymour have gone to Watch Hill, R. L. for a short visit. Thomas J. ©O'Day, administrator of the estate of Michael Ouelette, has sold property at White Oak Terrace to Vahan M. Kupehain. Margaret Dube has sold property at White Oak Terrace to Vahan Kupehain. The property contains four lots, 30 feet by 90 feet. The water main strect, Farmington Avenue and New Britain Avenue, will be shut off to- morrow morning for a short while to allow installing new valves. Father Kehoe of Hartford, direc- tor of the diocese. will speak at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at § and 10 o'clock masses tomorrow. He "will speak on the explanation of the Cathol interests. Church Notes, Episcopal Church — Services at 10:45 o'clock in the morning with ob- servance of the eighth Sunday after Trinity. St. James day will also be celebrated. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a. m. Congregational Church—Services at 10:45 with Rev. Raymond Beardsley of Windsor conducting the ccremony. Itegular Sunday services as usual. Advent Christian church—Tomor- row morning at 10:45. Prof. W. J. Bailey of New Haven representing the Conn. Temperance union will give an address. The Sunday school will meet at 12:05 and at 7 in the evening Rev. George E. Tyler the pastor will speak upon the them “The Choice Between Two Destinies. A. M. E. Zion Church—Morning “'nr.'”h.m sermon 10: ay school ) at 12:30. Y. 0. E\e-' ning worship and sermon 7:30. Plainville Baptist Church—10:45 a. The pastor's theme will be The fast on East Main m. The vice of this Bank will help vou. We are alwavs pleased when we can render any =service in connec- tion with the handling of money or the transaction of any financial busi- ness. We accept deposits In any amount, and assure absolute safety for all funds intrusted to our care. THE PLAINVILLE TRUST CO, PLAINVILLE, CONN. Banking Hours.— ® a. m. to 3 p. Saturdays. 9am to 12 m, 9 p. m. except 7 p m oto BOYS IN THE THE OH BOY ! WHERE D, JA GET THE ONIFORM ? YOU GOT |44 MORE CORVES THAN A HOULA-HLLA DANCER — \wow ! ing and Reaping.” 12:05 M. Sunday school. 6 p. m. Young People’s serv- ice. 7 p. m. “The Lamp in Use” will be the pastor's theme. During the pastor’s vacation the first three Sun- days in August, the Sunday school at | 12:05 M. will be the only service. The team will leave the center at 1:30 o'clock, by auto and will be ac- companied by a crowd of fans. The Aces will play the St. John's team of New Britain at Allen’s field | at 3 o'clock. Haynes and “Sol” Mo- reno are the battery. Both teams are ; evenly matched and a fast game is predicted. Has New Motor. Experimenting considerably with | new additions for his “Flivver Flie Hugh Rockwell has purchased and will install 2 new motor in the air- | plane that he expects will assist greatly m its speed and endurance. The new motor has had several try- outs and so far meets with approval. It weighs 129 pounds, which is light- er than the former one and develops from 70 to 80 horsepower. In econ- omy, the new motor is said to be a wonder, consuming two gallons of line an hour to four of the other one. The tank has a capacity of 18 zallons, which will enable the flier to cover a radius flight of nine hours. Several other improvements are be- ing made on the plane. Plainville Briefs, - The Civil War Veterans of Co. E, 20th regiment, held a rcunion at Lake Compounce today. Dinner was served. The Baptist church held its annual picnic at Rockwell park this morning. Mrs. William Grenier of Whiting strect has been removed to the St. Francis’ hospital to undergo an oper- ation. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bank street are receiving tions on the birth of Thursday aiternoon Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willis Daigle have returned from their honeymoon spent at Washington, D. C. They will reside at Central Square. Mrs. H. C. Thompson of East Main strect is recuperating from her re- cent illness. Joseph Colgan s retu home in Norwalk after v tives on West Main street. Miss Thel Hart of East has returmed after spending time at the New Britain Y camp in Massachusetts. The Rose Beauty Parlor is now open. Shampoo 7sc, facial massaze with violet ray $1, scalp treatments with violet ray or vibrator $1, mani- cure 50c. Room Booth's Block. Tel. 523, New Britain.—advt. NOTICE—Will partyr who was seen to pick up pursc of money at a building in Mrs. Lewis' yard in Plainville, July 7, please return to Prior's drug store and avoid trouble? Conductor. TO RENT—Two furnished conveniences, suitable table board near by. Plainville. PERSONALS Mrs. Foster K. Packard has re-' turned to_her home following a short | visit with Miss Alice Kenvon of Tor- rington. Dorothy Miller of congratula- a son. born rmed to his ting rela- street short W. C. . rooms, all for four gentlemen; 21 New Britain Ave., 7-21-4dx Eberth has returned to her home in New Haven after wvisit- ing as the guest of Funice Humphrey of Lincoln street. The Misses Ruth Johnson and Anna Fitzsimmons are spending two wecks' | Vacation at Cedar Beach. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walsh and fani- ily and Mrs. T. Holfelder are spend- | ing the summer at Woodmont. M K. Holfelder is spending two wocks at the Walsh cottage at Woodmont. The engagement of Miss Ruth M. Hoglund of 38 Roberts street to Enoch A. Johnson, 296 Washington street, has been announced, BANK BANQUETS CLERKS. ‘The entire clerical force at Commercial Trust company was en- | tertained this noon at dinner at New | Britain club by officials of the bank.' Post-prandial exercises were heid | presided over by Treasurer John C. Loomis. the OTHER CAR ses ! THoOSE ‘R FANCY | PASAMAS - BRIDGEPORT’S CARS T0 STOP TOMORROW 300 Extra Auto Jitneys Will Operate. Bridgeport, July 24.—Trolley serv- ice in Bridgeport will be suspended at midnight Sunday, according to an an- nouncement made by the Connecticut Company, following a decision handed down by Justice John W. Banks of the | superior court to the effect that the city ordinance barring jitney buses from the streets is void. Jitney bus men are planning to put on extra vehicles Monday to handle the housands of persons who will be un- able to use the trolley cars. “We have exhausted veery effort,” Mayor C. B. Wilson said today when asked if th ecity would seek further extension of the so called trial serv- ice by the Connecticut Company. * presume the trolleys will stop, for I ion will be called, the mayor added. “Whatever we do we must do carefully, under the terms of the in- junction, and it would avail nothing to have a hurried action,” he said. Jitney owners said the situation was now in the hands of Robbins Stoeckel, motor vehicle commissioner. “We will bring between 200 and 300 buses heere for business Monday, providing Commissioner Stoeckel will grant us tempora! markers for them,” declared Harry Frank, presi- dent of one of the jitney associations. The city was notified yesterday of a hearing on the Connecticut com- pany’s petition for a seven-cent flat J | 1 | fare before the publ mission, to be held in Thursday, July 29, at light saving tim will probably delegal attend for the munic “The jitney men rangemenets to take d and are doing all wi and means to satisfy people as to transpo: B. Klein of De Forest) counsel, said today. “There is a way in regulatee traffic,” lawyer, “and Judge finds that the council prescribed method, b ceeded its authority. “It is a victory for and they should now to maintain regular cannot do without jitney, however. The the people demands both.” At a meeting last ni to put on better buses old ones, with more up ment, and to admonish polite and courteous gers and careful in thei the buses. It was declared that § were not unaware of th which would be thrown the trolleys were diso that, of course, it woul to have the co-operation NEW RULE IS SO Preferential Rail Rates Sent to Seaport Will fective Until January Washington, July 24 the section of the new rine act providing pre: rates on expoerts sent to movement in American be suspended until Jany it was announced today ping Board. PLAINVILLE CASH M In New Location, Better Service. Neri’s All Goods in Glass Large Freezing Plant — Everything SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Occident Flour Sale on Smoked Shoulders Corned Plate Fresh Plate Lean Hamburg Shoulder Steak PORK — BEEF — LAMB SUGAR FOR CANNING GEN. CONTRACTORS HARDWARE PLUMBING ACCURACY SERVICE JOBBING COURTESY SPEED : PLAINVILLE ENG. & SUPPLY Co,