New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 16, 1920, Page 7

Best Views Now of Autumn Fashions THE VERY NEWEST AND BEST is shown in Millinery, Suits, Coats, Y¥urs and everything pertaining jo women's wear. Styles that are correct in every way. cold season. Come sec what Fashion has approved for the coming We invite your personal Wraps, dreswes, Blouses, inspection. See What We Are Showing in Silks s IN EXQUISITE FLOWER DESIGNS we are showing great variety, bouquet effects, as well as the great splashy designs that look as though they had just been laid on with & sweep of the artist's brush. titul showing. there are the deliciously old time The most fastidious woman can make easy selection from our fine beau- SOME OF THE KINDS WE ARE SHOWING—Heavy satin brocades, Cinderella taffeta, cheney rad- fum, pussy willow, and others for waists, skirts, “DRAP POLO” A HEBAVY LOVELY SATIN is shown in wonderful stripes and plal‘ds. New satins in all the.rieh dark colors for fall and winter wear, Avraps in every new color shade. fine French makes as well ag ghe sweetbriar, geisha, linings and florentine, figured twill and cha trimmings. chiffo rmeuse, lovely Roman stripes Very smart and very new. for skirts. n velvets for dresses, suits and —_—_— NEW AUTUMN GLOVES--We have just received the best in very picest in domestic gloves. French Kid Gloves in two clasp, strap wrist and slip-on styles. (lolors are browns, grey, point embroldery and two from $3 up to $6.50 pir. mode, wne tan, heavy embroidered Pacis Priced white and black, with backs. Sixteen Button Length in fine quplity white French Kid, priced at $6.50 pair. The Famous “Bagmo” Make Kid Gloves in one clasp and strap wrist styles, colors and embroideries, with a big lne to select from. priced $3.50 to $5.98 pair. All the leading fall * TEA SPOONS—Community par silver plate. The popular Vernoll design. Regular price for set of 6 is $1.65. You'll find them at our Sil- verware department six $1.20. hmfl AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR. NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEI VING ALl DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF Us. "BERLIN NEWS HE 01D, OLD STORY IS:REVIVED AGAIN. ns Begin Annual Chant About Annexation. §S FIRE DISTRICT I¢ General, But No Decision Iy ched—Local Candy Dealers Ad- to Jump Prices—Other News L r} has been much talk of late this town in regard to the annex- of Kensington to New Britain. re are several poings that would advantageous to thh town, some fsens say, If this was done. One prson was quoted this morning as ing that the town would at least sure of having police and fire pro- ption, one thing that they have not t now. As present conditions are I8 quite unsafe for a woman to be t on the streots after dark unac- mpamnded. One woman sald recently t & murder could take place in this n at night and no one would know nother important fact to consider hat the town of Berlin, from which nsington is ruled, has no running ter. 'This is considered by many as pig factor to prosperity. Kensin, has a wonderful rallroad front- and many factories could bulld e. The Hart & Hutchinson fac- ly of New Britain had Intended lding here, but because there was runging water it would not. Run- g water is a great asset to any n or city. It is Impossible tor a o city to get wlong without it, and certain that a town will not grow has not got it. A good town to for example is Portland, a sig- town.' A few years ago this place in the same fix that Berlin is to- A young lawyer who came into , was elected as first selectman after a very hard term and time sewerage, running water and elec- Hghts inctalled. Since that time ories have been established there the fown is booming. n old ‘time voter in this district today that if Kensington stayed Ber! for the xt one hundred it Would nothave the above d necessities. Although there has talle of an annexation for the it five or six years, action has never n taken on the matter. There are ral prominent citizens who are in r of the proposition Including r Brennan and First Selectman mmug on the water prop- might be a good Idea to Berlin's opinion This 8“'1... Dast few years has been d, as Kensington, it would In population if it had run- ter. Now would b e proper tafl it, whether it was to New Britain or a new @ road between Berlin is not yet complete be lald. If both Installed pow it ty* of up the roadbed after it has been laid. There is a chemical company in East Berlin that is owned by New Britain people, who, with the-help of the cit- izens, is planning a fire district. If the water was installed it would be | of great value. What action, if any, on the matter is not known. But popular opinion seems to be that: water should be installed or the town annexed to New Britain. Fire District Meets. will be taken The meeting for the formation of a fire district in Kensington was held at Lloyd's hall. The following out was proposed. Commencing at the stone monu- ment on Farmington road where the New Britain line crosses the Farm- luglon road, and running southerly in a straight line about 7200 feet to a point south of the residence of Eugene Hart, then earterly about 5,- 424 feet to a point south of the residence of J. C. Bauer thence | northeasterly about 5,633 feet to a | point 150 feet east of the angle in Christian Lane Road thence norther- ly, 4,666 feet to the corner of the ewington town line, thence westerly ong sald New Britain line to place of beginning. There was a generaj discussion of the matter but nothing final was sottled. It was proposed that the propgsition be referred to Judge Cabo as to what wouid be the legal and best methods to follow. It was also suggested that a corporation be founded for such College lay- Students Work. More applications than ever before have been received by the Wesleyan Y. M. C. A. employment bureau this year from students who would like to work their way through. This is due probably to the fact that the tuition has been increased while the scholarships have not. A local East Berlin btrickyard deal- er sald this morning that several of the college students worked- for him this summer and he intends to have some for part time this winter. Candy Goes Up, Local dealers fectionery in all lines of con- 700ds received notite this morning that all their goods would increase in price the first of the month. Where they are now paying $2.40 for a box of candy they will have to pay $2.70 at the new price. Acorns Out. All cand.lates for the Acorns foot- ball team are requested to report at Jepson's store this evening at § o'clock. An; one interested in foot- ball will F~ welcomed. Registrars in Session. The registrars were in session to- day at the Town hall for the pur- pose of taking the names of all people who would like to be made voters on Saturday. Several names were received Berlin Bricfs. ’ | E. 7. Morgan of this town is hav- Ing his house painted J. J. Fitzsimmons Savings bank cratie state convention ven. The Foresters will hold a meet- ing tonight in their hall at 8 o'clock. | Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hamilton of | this town left yesterday for New Haven where they will make their | futuse home. PICK UP ADD. of the Berlin is attending the demo- in New Ha- is spending the week with her sister, { Mrs. J. R. Belden. Alfred Dodd of calling upon friends in yesterday. The Modern Woodmen will their regular weekly meeting evening in Athletic hall, Since the article concerning a soft water well appeared in the local columns, the reporter has been the reciplent of much information of other like watering places about the town. Nearly everyone claims to have a well giving soft water. E. H. Anderson and sons, former residents here, have left for Califor. nia, where they will reside in the future. They are making the trip by automobile. Mrs, R. O. Clark has returned home from Indian Neck, where she has been spending the summer. Miss Ruth Clark is visiting at Woodstock, N X. Mrs. Sven Benson has gone to Ashton. L. L, to spend a few weeks with her son, Dr. Adolph Benson. Miss Elsie Benson and Arthur Ben- son have returned home from Long Island, where they have been visiting relatives. Rally Day at the Methodist church will be held the first Sunday in October, at which time a membership contest will be started by Rev. Leon Ellsworth, C. F. Dodge and Walter Payne, the committee in charge. \ Saturddy, September 18, the town clerk and the board of selectmen will meet at the Town hall from 9 o'clock in the morning until 8 o'clock in the evening for the purpose of making voters. Charles Woodward is constructing a new house on Cottage street, Mr. and Mrs. John Demore are ex- pected home from Canada Saturday, after spending a two weeks vacation. Duck’ hunters were out yesterday for the first time since the close of season last year. The law on ootipg was lifted Mon- he local flats is a the sportsman. West tives in Middletown this was place es have been secured for thi m entertainment course which is to be run here this winter. Last year the course proved immensely popular, so much so that another series of entertainments has been requested. The 100 names necessary to insure the success of the venture have practically been secured. N The Mothers’ Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. E. V. Read yester- day afternoon. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Arthur Lawrence. The registrars of voters of the town held a sessipn at the Town hall today from 9 o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving all names to be placed on the “to be made” list. Firemen’s Field Day SEPTEMBER 18th, 1920 PLAINVILLE, CONN. Largest Affair Ever Attempted in Volunteer Fire Department Circles. About 40 Compavies will participate in the day’s events. 10 Drum Cvrpo 7 Bands Hose l‘flumw mlhu.l'\m'nlfll(i‘ Band Concert. . hold i this | PLAINVILLE NEWS PLAINVILLE READY T0 GREET VISITORS Field Day Plans Completed—36 Companies to Participate iGR_OPS T0 BE EXHIBITED South Side A. C. Dance Tonight— Grange to | I Several Women Register Today— Entertain—Attendance at School Large—Itcms. With good weather favoring them, the local Firemen's field day Saturday will be one of the greatest events the town has ever had. Plans have been completed and expectations are | that fully 8000 or from all over the state will partici- pate in the day's program. It is ten years since the local firemen have held a field day and the one Satur- day has been looked forward to with anticipation by all. Silver Grove will be the scene of the festivities. About 34 companies have announced their intention of attending as follows: Nau- gatuck, Windsor, Dodgingtown, Wethersfield, Beacon Falls, Noank, Seymour, Hartford Veterans, Union- ville, Whitneyville, Mildale, South- ington, Plantsville, Marian, Forest- ville, Allington, Derky Highwood, Stepeny, Warehouse Point. East Port Chester, four companies from Milford, four from New London, three from East Hartford and twe from Rock- ville. Practically every attending company will be accompanied with a drum’corps or a band to compete for the prizes offered for the best ap- pearing drum corps or band. Some of the bands that will appear are: Colt's band from Hartford, Nauga- tuck Military band, New flepsrture band from Bristol, Silver City Flute band, Noank band, Milldale drum corps, DerLy band, Farmington drum corps, New Britain Military band and the Plainville Fife and Drum corps. A street parade that will extend for more than a mile and a half will take place shortly after 10 o'clock in { the morning. A reviewing stand has been erected in the center of the town for the invited guests. Among the guests of honor are, Mayor Jo- seph Dutton of Bristol, Mayor Orson F. Curtis of New Britain and Mayor Morgan of New London. A part of the program has been | arranged so that when the parade reaches the reviewing stand, the keys of the town will be turned over to Fire Chief Edward P. Prior by Se- lectman William J. Johnson. After the parade the firemen will serve dinner to the visitors at the grove. An interesting program of sports has been arranged and will commence shortly after dinner. The hose race will be held at 2 o’clock in which at least 15 companies will take part. First, second and third prizes will be offered the winners of this race. It is also announced that the well known aviator, G. A. Parsons of Waterbury, will be present and do some stunts and thrillers in aviation. Hugh Rockwell, the popular local aviator will also probably fly in his “Flying Flivver.” The aviators will hold their meet at Rockwell's field. Part of the Charter Oak midway of Hartford will be put up in the cen- ter of the town and a band concert will be held- from 3 until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The center will be sectioned off for the stregt dance and this will be heid in the evéning.~Part of the highway leading into the cen- ter will be closed and detours will be made for traffic. Extra police protec- tion will be had. Ten large silver loving cups are being offered for various events and are now on display in Ballard's jew- | elry store in the Neri block. Deco- rated hose carriages from Naugatuck and East Hartford wili compete for some of these. Ancient apparatus and modern apparatus will be scen in the parade. New London will send along a motor apparatus. It is necessary for them to leave New London at 4 a. m. in order to arrive for the pa- rade. The judges selected for the award- ing of prizes are: John H. Trumbull, C. 8. Brainard, Rev. Robert H. Bur- ton, Father John E. Fay and Edward E. Aspinwall The reception commit- tee will be in charge of Chief Ed- ward P. Prior and Assistant Chief William Foran. The general com- mittee in charge of the arrangements and athletic e are: William A. Calmback, ‘Morton, Joseph J. Keefe, Charl Smith and Wesley Buys. = Several years ago the local firemen worked hard for the present fire truck and turned it over to the town when it was purchased. The proceeds of aturday's field day will be divided with the town officials for a new truck and apparatus. The town needs the truck and has been working to- wards it for a long time. With the prospects in view of accomplishing their long looked for truck, the fire- men are jubilant in -their expecta- tions. It is hoped that the residents of Plainville will turn out strong for their support and make the event one of the most successful that has ever been had. Exhibitfion Tomorrow. more fire fighters At ternoon, and the Plainville Garden club, to- gether with the cooking classes of the Plainville grammar school, will have on display their products and give demonstrations of the work. The fair will begin at 1 o’cloek and sales of the produets of the cooking classes donsisting of candy, sandwiches, bread and other eatables will be held. Miss Bernice Town will be in charge of during the fair. The 1 by the the Grange hall tomorrow af-; the Plainville Poultry club | J of previous yeats, while the Paulu-yl club will have a larger variety than ever to display. Raymond James of. the Hartford Country Bureau has de- voted a great deal of his time for the success of the fair and has been as- sisting the children in their work con- tinually. The fair will be open to- morrow afternoon and evenipg and all day Satarday until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The local school authori- ties will conduct the fair. Dance Tonight. The South Side A. C. will give the seconfl of a series of dances at the Grange hall this eyening. The club has recently organized its football team for the coming season and the dances are being held to defray ex- penses for equipment. Ralph Wil- liams, former New Britain high school star, has been secured as coach, and Jack Condon was elected captain. FFrank Foran will manage the team for the season. The team will hold its first practice game tomorrow even- ing at 7 o'clock on Rockwell's fiefd. All desiring a tryout are asked to be present. . ‘Women Register. The registration of voters started this morning at 9 o’clock in the Town hall. Several womeén put in an ap: pearance and their names were placed on the list. Flossy Taylor of South Washington street, Esther Roedler and Ezilda M. Hulteen have the distinction of being the rirst | three women to appear personally | before the registrars, in this town, and bave their names entered. Lucy Dresser and Mary A. Gallagher were the first to have their mames entered, having done so by telephone. Republican Caucus Tonight. The republican caucus will be held tonight in the Town hall for the pur- pose of nominating town officers for the ensuing year. The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock. Chairman Edwin H. Hills will preside. Saunders—Cook Nuptiails. & fifi@éfi@@@@fi@#@fifi@@@@ Miss Mary E. Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook of Pearl street and Charles W. Saunders of Farmington, were married yester- day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Church of Our Saviour. Rev. Robert H. Burton performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Jennie Cook, sister of the bride and William Saunders, brother of the groom. The ushers were, Ralph A. Williams and Alford B. Anderson. the bride was dressed in a travelling suit and carried a large bouquet of white roses. e maid of honor carried a shower of pink roses. Mr. and Mrs. Saundefs left after the wedding for a trip to New York. They plan to reside in Farmington upon their return. Mr. Saunders is employed as freight agent by the N. Y. N. H. and H. railroad in Unionville. Both are well known locally. Brief Items. the his Raymond Casey, manager of Economy Grocery store, is at home suffering from an abscess. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ricker Broad street, are enjoying their cation at Highland Lake. The large plate glass window in the Economy Grocery store that was broken a short time ago was re- placed this morning by a new one. A majority of the local ggores have announced their intention of closing Saturday during the parade and sev- eral of tl®#m will close all day. of va- & -I& credit facilities. Make use of them! @flmm placing in the home the best Furniture the m @##fi@####&#####fifi%##fi# S LIGHTING THE WAY BETTER HOMES stands today ambitions — A to realize the goal of one their HOME! THIS STORE has always at your dhw-l m Credit is today ¢ which makes for a better, happier home and really adds n( living. The Flint-Bruce HARTFORD THE STORE FOR EVERY @fifi@fi@fi%#%####fi##%%fi## PURE FOOD DA Y 12C STEAK OOD .... Ib 180 AL Ni22C) HALIBUT . FRESH B. L ecreee 15¢ BONELESS SWORDFISH SALT COD ..... Ib 22c FINNAN HADDIE B oo T D £ 8c FANCY SHORE HADDOCK .. BLOATERS FANCY SALT MACKEREL .... AMERICAN SARDINES .. 3 cans b, FAT SALT HERRING ...... ea frregular 0dd Knickerbockers, size 10 to 18. of Boys' our jewelry ‘department. 200 White Blouses, some without collars; some with soft collars attached. Clothing in the country. Boys' Norfolk Suiw all weather Crompton Corduroy Suits, with extra pair trousers, sizes 7 to 18 ONE DAY SALE IN THE BOYS’ SHO A FEW SPECIALS FOR THE SHOPPER WHO IS LOOKING FOR REAL BARGAINS, Sizes 7 to 16. SI These are suit trousers made by one of the best manu! All wool ... SENSATIONAL SALE OF SOLID GOLD JEWELR A prontinent jewelry manufacturer who has completed his season’s selling offered his samp] He can take no more orders and th samples arc not needed. In the assortment there are solid gold boroches with beautiful’ filgree and hand carved worl with real pearls and semi- precious stones. $2.25 Each Stick pins, in lovely desiguns. Two low prices: $1.75 Each --i.nu'm ASSORTMENT— ALLURING NEW SILKS ' of new silks now graces our silk department on the first floor. fabrics—for as such one would know the splendid qualities and the he and learn and enjoy our new silks, a few of which are listed. the most desirable jver brown, connot: 'y able jade, sill blue and Bro Adapted New o Faille. ‘wide. olors. NEW F. We are sho Plaids. Al th&yJas and brown; tan am® and tan and navy. G and shrunk. ecial ath “Priestley’s” Craven black. All wool, spon $5.75 a yard. All wool checks in b black, and tan and blue. shrunk ... SPLENDID NEW WOOL FOR THE Fall A pmeuse, Crepe de Chines, Crepe Meteor, Satin Panne, MATERIALS .combinations. all wool sponged 75 It's well pile fabric for street and evening gowns, Colors, field mouse, reindeer, new navy, dark navy, grape, petunia, ‘Wonderful designs. All street shades, including white and Taffetas” and ?I‘I\E FURS AT SPECIAL PRICH Stoles, Small Scarfs, Animal Scarfs Chokers, in ever so many modish Furs $16.50 to Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) Coat, 36 i long. Full flare model with deep cape colla: deep cuff. Belted Near Seal Coat, 36 inches long, belted shawl collar, cuffs and 14 inch border of Australian Opossum Marmot Coat, 30 inci es are cuffs of natural Raccoon. border ......... . THE IDEAL SKIBT ‘FOR EARLY FALL Plaid and stripe wool Skirts in new modeli especially smart in the box, side gnd knife We are showing a wide range of new colo $9.95 to $47.50. ‘Wool Tan tan and black, line of 5 . 8 shawl coll; Belted,