New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 20, 1920, Page 11

‘v CEVE LN Pages 1A NEW BRITAIN, CONN CTICUT FRIDAY " POST OFFICE AFTER 30 YEARS o _,Vehran Employe l'irst to Receive Pension Under New : Plan—Born in Berlin—Today is Day For Finishing Service. Norton, New Britain's completed Today Charles W oldest post office employec his last day's work yesterday he retires on pension af having prescribed to the new postal em- ployees’ pension law which retires a clerk who has worked 30 years and has attained at lenst 65 years of age. The story of Mr. Norton's life up to the present time is one filled with in- terest, for it shows a man successful who had but a minimum of educa- tlon and who worked constantly to be a success Born in Berlin, The gentleman was born in Berlin on August 23, 1842, He was educat- ed in the rural schools until 15 when he attended Berlin Academy, now ancient history. When 16 his father took him to New Britain to look for & position and he was located with E. G. Northrup in the store of North= rup and Woodruff. The store was lo- cated where McMillan's store - now stands. He worked there three years when the Civil War broke out In Civil War. 20 years of age and, of his parents; 14th Connect) He was about gaining the consent L enlisted in Company F, cut Infantry. The reco pany show the man & His record was perfect. He fought brave in the battles of Antie Fredericksburg, and the Wildern A strang colncidence Is the fact that he received a wound for every large battle. He wia wounded twice in the right hand In separate engagen and once he receivea a gun ball in the mouth. Three times he was laid up In Unlon hospitals. During his service he saw Abraham Lincoln three times, each time the martyred man belng engaged In visiting his troops Roturns to Civillan Life. After leaving the army. Mr. Nor- ton returned to New Britain to start Iife anew. He re-entered the samo store and left it to go to Hartford to n dry goods store, He returned to this eity and went In company with Orrin Slate in Norton and Slate. He was with him three years when he en- tered partnership with Willlam N Feldt with whom he was associated four years. His next yenture was in the shoe business which he entere fine soldier. ton part had ago that one ever and ous day The s he and the ori today missing Rix taking five advisor his conditions. office is quarters the [ year Mr first We n is and ago ts | time to Iyn, M rest live » them two children were his ahwi Brigade work for 21 years from the treasury pension for wounds received in vl Emmong Place. | Glasses money order de- | ment or register department but charge of both un#ll six years His unblemished record shows in over years he never lost single hour for any reason what- Niness was unknown to him he was not under the advantage- . civil service rule of the present P and 14 4 be ‘‘on 0 mem- recall @ never ansthing. @ from had been never left the Worked Hard. worked 10, 12 each day., excepting was alw: known to job.” It was the pleasant of the oldest clerks that Mr. Norton when wanted for ago he suffered since that time things easier. For the past years his position was that of ind he filled it perfectly with gathered knowledge of The present home of the as :. palace compared to the which were maintained on floor of City Hall for man to was long ground . Marricd Twice. Norton married twice. His wife was M. Capron of Main street died in 1903 | bor Dr. | of Manchester, H, son and Mrs. Ethel Coe of . N.-J.. is his daughter. He three grandchildren and all are | His daughter has two children | his son the third. Three years | Mr. Norton married again this, Minetta G. Stevens of Brook- Y., who worked at Boys' was Rosella who | | | fel Norton Will Receive Pensiomn r. Norton will receive a Hepartment He will be as ne now pension for the able to draws a the 1 of his life. comfortably at war. His present home is ROM AMERICA'S BEST PU A lot of Change Purses yles, large and small leathers, 2 Al high grade Prices arc have RSE MAKERS Just rrived ck and 5¢ ™ 50c coloi . AUGUST 320000 Slip-on Veils Needed for Motoring, Sports and Outings. Faturday, a ver All 2 special lot at 5c¢ styles reduced to Here is good evidence of the Wonderful Vaiues the Saturday Shoppers will £ througout tne Store. Why not take advantage of the Better and Quicker Ser and Personal Comfort obtained by shopping in the Morning or Early Afternc | Notion Spe Money Savers in Drugs and Toilet Goods Beecham’s Pills Cascarets . Bayer's Aspirin e 1 doz. 12¢; 2 doz. 22¢ da Tablets 5 gr. Cascara Sagra NG oS 100 15¢ Blaud's Iron Pills 100 13¢ Doan’s Kidney Pills Fruitatives . ... Vinol Nujol Peroxide Alkalol .. Pyorrhocide . Forhan's Tnolh l Dr; Lyon’s Tooth Powder Packer Resinol Soap Oriental Cream Derivillo Cream ... Ao Elcaya Disappearng (‘r&‘Jm 200 — 42c¢ 17¢ 21¢ 14c Mum Deodorant ... Amolin Powder Johnson’s Baby | Mary Garden Tale, glass jar . Williams' Old Shaving Soap wder large 13¢c small and Chemise, a sample lot, trimmed made up excellently $1.67 Camisoles of silk poplin and washable satin, plainly tailored and lace trimmed models $1 Gow Muslin and Nainsook, in V., square or round necks. trimmed with fine lace or embroidery . Envelope When One is a Wee Tot One's clothes must be pretty and im- maculate. This Infants’ _dlso_ragdically reduced. Comfortable Underwear Should be the Basis of Every Costume - reason that a woman can only be as comfort- able as she-feels The ideal Underwear, no matter what the season, . fits so unobtrusively that its wearer is practically un- conscious of its existence. We have here a variety of these undermuslins at specially reduced prices for Saturday. Bloomers of Batiste, in flesh or white Bloomers of Windsor flesh or white $1.29 Bloomers of flesh nainsook, trimmed with val laces $1.07 Billie Burkes, flesh color, of genuine Windsor Crepe $1.85 White Skirts of good muslin, with deep ruffles of em- broidery ..., S122 It stands to 89¢ Crepe, CHILDREN Wear is Gowns of good Muslin, V cut yoke, with wide lace Envelope and Step-in Chemise of soft lingerie cloth, wval lace trimmed Camisoles, with tops of wide Dresden ribbons, in effec- tive colors { IT IS A PLEASURE TO OUTFIT THE AT THESE ATTRACTIVE PRICES CHILDREN'S WASH"'DRESSES — SIZES 2 That ‘Mean A W‘lllimanuc Thread 1350 Fairnettes, large size ca Twink Dyes Darning Cotton 80 ylls Super Snap Fasteners «. O-Cedar Polisk 17¢ Wright's Silver Polish Wittemore’s Gilt Edge S| Polish .... o . Hemingway and Bart Spool Silk, .... .o . 50 yards 7¢ — 100 Charter Oak Button Thread Percale House W Twenty Dozen well made, cut House Waists, of - count Percales and fizures ... Vanta Bands and Vests. no pins or buttons. We have them in cotton, merino, silk and wool, at e 75¢ to $1.79 Complete stocks of Carter’s Vests and Bands for Infants, in all grades 39c to $1.39 Embroidered Sacques of Cashmere and Cashmere Crepe, dainty de- signs, worked in colored silk thread 98c up Little embroidered Round Bibs, on nice quality lawn .... 35¢ Bootics, hand made, of worsted yarns, many new pretty styles . 59¢ to SI 19 Stuffed Cuddle Toys, a new line of Animals in attractive colors, AL (..eeeans .++.. BOC and 85c¢ wih his father-indaw, D. B. Caprom where Sloan's sfifé scoré now stands. | UP PRICES Mard times came then and business | depression wan felt, everywhere. Mr Norton sold out and sought other worlk. TO 5 AT CLEAN Comprising our entire stock of little Frocks, made up of best grade Wash Chambrays, Ginghams, Lin:n and Flaxon, in a variety of desirr.ole models . $1.19, $1.49, $1.69 CHILDREN'S SUMMER HATS Formerly Sold at 98c to $1.59. Cute little Hats, many are washable, or Organdie, Lawn and Pique. All re- duced for quick clearance, at ...... 73c CHILDREN’S APRON DRESSES Ideal for Playtime. Sizes 4 and 6. Short sleeves, button front, with little all-around belt. All trimmed with rick rack braid. Plain pink or blue, or checks ... The day your Glasses pretty when your bought Appointed to Post Offic N N gone. It was November 1, 1849, that he was appointed a member of the post office force. He was appointed by the Iate Ira E. Hicks, then postmaster, ¢ and former soldler comrade of Mr Norton. His appointment der and register cle fice was located wh s now situated. T the followin: year wns that time there was v ingss In forelgn money elgn exchange Watc ng New Britain Grow. When the old gentleman first worked t“e English and Irish were predominant in those facing him at the window to send money back home ncross the water. Since that time he has seen the changes that eame n the make-up of New Hritain's | vopulation. He maw the entrance of | 'he Swedes, Germans, Hussians, Ital « lans, Poles, and as well as other nationalitics too numerous mention. Tt dx of hix work might prove New | the most cosmo- politan city resion. Mr. Nor- Present day intelligence won't permit you to trific or gamble on good vision. was K as money or- The post of- Wilson's store business for TR6.74. At ery lttle bus orders or for- If you need Glasses you need knowledge and service 11 go with the best. you get just what you want—~Glasses plus, Davis & Goodwin rists Men’s Balbrigga Union Suits Strictly perfect. White ecrd, long or short leg drawers. All sizes to For Saturday only Attractive Price Reduc- tions in Men’s and Bathing Suit Special for Boys Rib, Registered Opton and Eyesizht Specialists, MAIN ST, all 98¢ Heavy Cotton in to 327 TEL. 1905 Women’s Hosiery for “We Grow Because We Know.™ itain this A final clean-up of Men’s 8 mer Balbriggan Shirts Drawers. All sizes .. Good News for } ‘ Thrifty Housekee Bleached Cheese Cloth, | qualities. Just the \f for preserving. 36 inche wide ilc. 1dc, 19¢ Bed Sheeting, 2 1-4 wide. Mohawk full bleach. ed 36 Inch Unbleached Cotton Special . .. 2%¢ Women Lisle Hose, S 3 Boys’ Union Suits Ibriggan and For Saturday .o 59¢ styles. Nainsook. only, at ‘Women'’s Silk Ipswich brand. The old relaible for wear and tear. Black and white Preserving Jars them now at these cost as we need the room and Winter merchan- Round Ticket Silk Hose, good fibre silk, semi-fashioned Hose, in black 98¢ pair good quality. In black and $1.00 pair Buy prices, for Fall dise Lace Hose, $1.59 grade. Women" Regular cordovan IDEAL JARS 85¢ doz 95¢ doz $1.25 doz MASON JARS Pint Quart Quart Enough said . silk Hose of quality. : $2.39 pair All Day Saturdays. — Closed Mondays PDuring August HISTORY Carlyle, “is the essence of innu- Co—, 775 {42 22® Open Men's Split Sole Hose, made of finest quality combed yarn. Special at 33c pair CHILDREN’S HOSE Fine rib — all sizes Pint Quart ...... Quart ol s PERCALES 36 inches wide. All desirable - patterns. For Saturday, —Bascment— at .. . 33c “History,” says merable blographies. nation " read the and Roose- record of our Jefferson, Lincoln To get a practical lives of Washington, velt. this country and the U gradually becoming dull,) financial panie which n movements inactive. J plving between Japanese can ports are carrying ' cargoes on both inward trips, especially ‘the form | The dull shipments o ward trip of the ships i to the cancellation of viously coatracted for W importers who had to re cellation because of the f pression and tight meney carrying a ir of shoes, lena, a cobbler, arrived stool, his tools and a which he was able to before his turn come to obtain a loaf. Similar scenes were enacted da; after day nid general hilarity until the municipal authorities decided to break up the big bread lines by dis- tributing loaves frm a larger number of centers. The danger was then over. sted him and led him to the station house with his bed. The po- lice captain first looked grave. lhenf began to laugh when the offender ex- I plained he knew he might have taq | wait anything from twelve to twenty ; hours for his bread and had merely provided against fatigue. He was he- leased and returned to his place in the line with his hed amid the ap- plause of the crowd. Another group hired a barrel organ whose owner plaved popular melodies while the people waiting with growing appetites and hollow stomachs danced meiridy. On the Calle de la, Magda- busines the sucd retail and ) store chapter in is to know Just own progress, business. of the trials history the storekeepers | man s hments open shouts and menacing who kept their estat On the third day the sun shone and although still hungry and compelled to wait indefinije hours for the loaves to be doled out, the people did so | patiently and even cheerily. All kinds of laws and police regu- Iations were broken by the men, wom- en and children forming the almost | cent bakers' strike. The two | endless bread-lines, but the authori- days of the bread scarcity were dull [ ties took a lenient view of what oc- and threatening and the hungry poor | curred, were so affecied by the lowering «km«l When an old man brought a camp and tho lack of food that they pa- | bedstead, set it up on the sidewalk ! raded the streets in groups uttering I and stretched himseif on it, a police- | To get a reliable view the experiences, cosses of its pioncers SUNSHINE PREVENTS RIOTING IN MADRID We of personal While its proud what that her Keeps Crowd llnm-,\“ It Waite Hungrily fo Dolance of Bread. Madrid, Aug —The = vented what threatened to bo : ous outbreak in Madrid durin ago, this first Twenty-five ] service began the ord. To know It, been, not only our this vast, important rec- has but of ~ TRADE FALLING OFF. Cargoes Between Japan and U. S, Fewer in Number and of Less Value. Tokio, Aug. 20.==The trade between