New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 21, 1920, Page 9

Felt- Slippers For Xmas Gifts Offered At Reduced Prices FINE FOR WARMTH AND COMFORT-—Felt Slippers make appreciated gifts to women, We are prepared to fill all wants in these lines which at these special prices mean bargains children to the buyers WOMEN'S FELT SLIPPERS, wine, rose, or- ohdd and purple, made with comfy soles for $1.65 r. WOMEN'S COMFY Slippers, all pretty colors, . ... BOUDOIR SLIPPERS -ll Ihv pretty shades, low heels, regular price $4.50, now $3.00 a pair FUR TRIMMED MOCCASINS of grey and Brown suede for women were $3.00, now priced ribbon trimmed, $2.25. DAINTY EVENING SLIPPERS of white kid, suede strap Pumps and black satin Pumps for dre RUBBER BOOTS AND ARCTICS for women GLOVES ARE GOOD. pers in all colors, selling now at only $2. brown, ender, tan, plush trimmed selling at ..... 2 wear, and children men or WOMEN'S HYLO COMFYS good warm Slip- 25 a pair, blue and $2.50 pair. lav- ME} COMFY FELTS in grey, BOUDOIR SLIPPERS in pink, blue anl reduced for this week to $2.00 a pair. INDIAN MOCCASINS in grey and . $2.85 a pair. WOMEN'S ¢'oth of gold and silver, beaded black satin, also black Fine gifts, for Christmas giving. high cut. FOR MEN’'S GIFTS, CAN BE QUICKLY We offer strap wrist and grey, plaue sewn with black MWere 3508, special Christmas WOMEN'S WOOL GLOVES, suit ford, white, heather and Camgel, $ WASHABLE CAPE GIL) And Beaver, pique and LINED GLOVES and eclean-up prices, MEN'S HEAVILY FL ribbed Shirts and Drawers grey grade, specially priced CARTER'S WOOL WV UNTIO? extra good garments, speclally priced $2.98, BOUGHT and are sure to Mocha Gloves in prix seams, MITTENS DERWEAR LINED Bes stitching on © price $4.98 pair. angora knit in ox- 50 kind, $1.98 pr. S, one-clasp, grey for $3.25 pair. at special ing of handsome VE PHOENIX like, piain colors, SELECT FOU Wds, priced Y SPECIAL is a lot of handsome Four-in- Hands made of beautiful heavy silks in rich colors and designs, values to $2 SILK R-IN-HANDS from our big show- kinds in open end style with slip 65¢c to $1.50 each. 50, Christmas price $1.00. SOCKS are gifts he'll surely heather mixtures or pl with fancy clockings, priced from $1.00 to ENAMELED seven plece we offer heavy and ecru, good $2 $1.35 eac natural color, with in GENUINE AT LUGGAGE DERT. CASES in 18 and 20 inch sizes fittings, $21.50 and $22.50 values, $16.96 and $17.98, COWHIDE Bags ire offered for Christmas at special clean up prices. and Suit Cases HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALD DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF UR BERLflV NEWS IMAS RUSH BEGINS AT POST OFFIC asters Complain of the Wq Packages Are Wrapped ROPRIETOR ~ FINED $100 Will Be Observed in the Schools—Condition of Charles Pratt Not Improved—News Items for Berlin Readers. bigwest day of the year was At both of the local post Yosterday by Postmasters Bar- &8¢ Fagan. Apparéntly the stmas rush is at Its height. At Berlin office Postmaster Barroft his brother to help him through rush while the regular force is king overtime at the Kensington lhuuxh previous warning was fs- In regard to wrapping the par- Securely there is much mall ing throukh the local ofMces as | a8 some that is going out that Aot securely wrapped and is the o of much delay. Postmaster Fa- of the Kensington office sald this ™ing that he would refuse all kages unless they were securely PPed and tied He also stated that yesterday several packages came paper which tore when the bundle was being passed through the mail- |ing window. Others comes to his at- tention without any string around them. He warns all local people that such bundles, without strink, are not allowed through the United mail and he will refuse to mail them it left in this condition. I Some mail taken in at the post of- flce yesterday was being sent to all parts of the world. One package was to go as far east as Japan with others to go to Ireland, England, France and Germany. It is expected that the | rest of the week will be as busy as yesterday and all of the workers of “"nrh‘ Sam"” are planning to move the parcels as fast as they come in. Selcctmen Meet. The regular meeting of the se- lectmen of the town was held in the Town Hall last evening Regular business was transacted and those present ordered all outstanding bills paid Ohristmas at St. Paul's Church. Masses on Christmas day at St Paul's church will be held at 7:30, 9 and 10 o'clock. Rev. J. C. Brennan will conduct all of the masses to his office bound with light Proprictor Fined $100. Arralgned in the local town court last evening In ‘front of Judge Gris- wold, Steve Meski, Kilby House was fined $100 and costs which amounted to $164, on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. His bartender was fined $10 and costs for interfering with an officer of the law. Meskl was also given a 30 day jail sentence which was later suspended by Judge Griswold. He was iIn- formed, however, that if the place was again raided while he was in charge the jail sentence would be carried out Judge Griswold last evening while tissue presided at court BETTY AND HER BEAU BETTY ANT THE 1§ ONLY ONE THAT LIKES YOU MOTHER STOOD uwf FOR YOU WHEN POD THAN SAID You wu: A BIG Simp TO JUDGE A FELLER BY s LOOKS States | proprietor of the | Prosecutor Lewis | conducted the state's case. The case of Michael Christ, charged with cruelty to animals, was held over until tonight, to allow the accused a chance to obtain a lawyer. Mr. Christ was arrested in New Britain on Sun- day afternoon on a warrant from the local ‘authorities charging him with cruelties to a orse while a resi- lent of this place. At present he is living in New Britain and is out under bonds of $200. Christmas in the Schools. Christmas will be observed in the local schools tomorrow afternoon with ! appropriate exercises. At the Wor- | thington school there will be two Christmas trees, one on each floor. Théy will be decorated with all Christmas features and the “goodies™ that go with them. Christmas carols will be sung by the children after which the exchanging of gifts will take place. Each child in the school | has brought some small gift which has been placed in a large box and will be exchanged at the excrcises tomorrow: The teachers will also be remembered by the little “tots” to- morrow. At the Kensington Grammar school Christmas exercises of the same na- | ture will be held although there will | not be more than one tree and the ! different classes will hold their in- | dividual parties. Gifts will also be exchanged at this school. At the | smaller schools throughout the tawn ;lhe teachers have arranged programs | to fit the occasion. Receives Diploma. At the graduaton of nurses at the St. Mary's hospital at Waterbury this evening, Miss Helen C. Golon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8 J. Golon of Hudson street, will be awarded a diploma for having completed her course in that institution. The diplomas are to be presented to the | nurses by Auxillary Bishop John G. Murray of the Hartford diocese. Miss Golon is a native of New Britain but has lived in Berlin for the past severa) years. On returning home Miss Golon will practice nursing. Barber Shops to Close Half Day. Willlam Lyons and R, Belmont, proprictors of the local tonsorial parlors will close their establishments at noon both Christmas and New Year's a4 They will, however, keep their places of business open until nine o'clock on the previous nights. Local Team Wi The first team of tlie Worthington Athletic association defeated the All- Star team from New Britain, in a fast game of basketball at the town hall last evening. The final score was 24 to 19, The lotal winners think this a great victory although the | score is not large, as the out of | town team was much larger and heavier in build than the lqcals. The first team of the losal club have played three games so f@h this season and were the victors in two, having been defeated by the Pyramids of New Britain last week. The next game of the season will be played in New Bri- tain dition Is \'... In The condition of C the local youth who was run into by ythe New Matld bakery truck of New I)” itain on Saturday afternoon, near Jr., home on the Berlin r is reported to be serous 't first thought, It was stated a heme this morning that j ration on the skul! was thought to be the only means dcft for his recov. ery, but this morning it was sa‘d th the operation would not be performed and chances for the boy's |are signt more recovery Berlin Bits. Miss Margarct Wileox, a student at ! Wellesley collcge is spending the holi- days with her parents Mr, and Mrs, RALD » M Y y LA INVILLE IVE WS HflLll]AY PLANS OF LOGAL FAGTORIES Some to Glose Ior Week—Othe For One Day THO DEATHS N TOWN School Visiting Day—Knights of Pythias Notes—Items. Officers— ‘The local factory officials have an- nounced their plans for the closing of the plants during the Christmas hol- idays. In view of the fact that a | general business depression Js keenly | felt throughout the town, the majority of the local shops will close for one day only, and resume operations the Monday following Christmas. Several of the plant have large orders that have to be rushed out, and a longer shut-down than one day, would hold these back The Trumbull Electric Manufactur- Frank L. Wilcox. Roy B. Smith of Boston is visiting with his mother Mrs. John B. Smith of Hudson street. Maude Slaght af New York is visit- ing with Mr. and Mre. B. R. Showal- ter. There will be no T. A. B. whist this week as was previously announced. Louis Cassolino of the Main Con- fectionary store is spending a few days with friends in New York. Leavitt Gould and Henry Wood- ward of Colebrook, N. H., are visit- ing with Lawrence E. Golon of Hud- son street. Men—@Give your wife a hat.for Christmas. Goldenblum Millinery Co., 188 Main St., New Britain.—advt. Pianos, Victrolas, records. C. L. Pierce & Co., New Britain. Opposite monument.—advt. FOR SALE—Groceries, flour, feed, -hoe‘. r\lbberl boots, dry goods, etc. D. 1:»15-“: DECEMBER 21, 1920. ing company will close down Friday { noon and resume“work again as usual on Monday morning, December 26. This will give the employes one whole {day off, as the plant only works a half day on Saturday. The Empire Electric, at 26 Crown street, will shut down the power on Friday night and continue on the regular working schedule Monday morning. The Plain- | ville Manufacturing company, former- 1y the Elm City Brass and Rivet com- pany, will be closed for one week, closing Friday night with the other factories. Operations will be resumed | on the regular hours January 3. Han- son Brothers Screw Producing plant intended to close Friday night, but have changed to Thursday night. They will open Monday morning. The New- ton Manufacturing company will close Friday night and remain so for one week. During this time, the regular stock inventory will be taken: The plant will open Monday, January 3. The Hills factory will be closed for a week, starting Friday night. The lannual inventory will be done dur- ing this week. The Peck Spring com- pany, now running on five days a week, will close as usual on Friday and open on Monday. Large orders have arrived which will necessitate a short closing. H. C. Baum and company, electro platers, have made no definite decision, but with the in- creasing rush in business, will prob- ably close for one day only. This plant operates on the usual'sched- ule with no shorter hours. The ‘Whitnall company are also yet unde- cided, but will probably close Friday night and re-open azain “onday. Death Claims Residents. John Hanson, of 04w 2 Road, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home. Mr. Hanson was 79 years old and had Yeen feeling well until a month ago, when he was taken ill and failed to rally. He was a native of Sweden, having been born there on February 9, 1842. Mr. Hanson is sur- { vived by five boys and three girls, hi~ wife having passed away a few moun'hs ago. Those who survive him are: | Charles, William, Edward, Henry and John, Mrs. Gordon Morris, Hattie Johnson and Mrs. C. Purdy. All sur- viving him are residents of Plainville with the exception of Mrs. Purdy, who lives in Athol, Mass. | Mr. Hanson moved to this town about 50 years ago and was one of the well known Swedish residents. He usually worked about the home on Southington Road and enjoyed the | th out-door work. The funeral arrange- ments have not been completed. Charles Hanson, son of the late Mr. Hanson, said, however, that it will probably be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Burial will be in the family plot in the West Cemetery. Frances Adelle Loomis. Frances Adelle Loomis, 14 vear old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Loomis of Central Square, died yes- terday morning at her home in Neri Block. Ehe has been sick for the past two weeks, but previous to that had been in apparently good health. She attended the Plainville Grammar school and was in the eighth grade, preparing to enter the New Britain High school next term. Her parents were former residents of Bridgeport, having moved here about a year ago. | During her short time at the local school she was considered one of the brightest and most studious girls of class. Her schoolmates were stunned when news of her sud- den death was heard, as all were ex- pecting her back after the Christmas bolidays. The graduating class at the | school took action today on the death of Miss Loomis,and will prbably at- tend the funeral in a body.The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Bailey Undertak- ing parlors. Rev. James M. Tranmer will officiate, and burial will be in the West Cemetery. Rebekah Officers Elected. At the annual meeting of the Mar- tha Rebekah lodge, held at the Odd Fellows’ hall last evening, officers were elected for tho ensulng year. Those who wera elected are: Noble Grand, Mrs. Annie Brown; vice grand, Mrs. s ~ — the degree work and a soc will be held. The installs officers, named at a recent will be held at the next m the Grange on the first Tue January. School Visiting Day. The Plainville Grammar sch hold its annual Christmas e at the school tomorrow mornil parents have been invited to Christmas carols will be su children and appropriate exere be held. School will be let qut 1:30 o'clock and will not ope until January 3. Knights of Pythias N The regular meeting of the lodge, No. 47, Knights of Py bo held at 8 o'clock this evd the rooms in the I. O. O. F. third degree will be conferrg a class of candidates. ATl mem urged to attend as the annu tion of officers will be held. Town Talk. The majority of the local have anpounc4d their inte: keeping open every evening tH until Christmas. They will b all day Christmas. Al Bordeau's barber shop main open until 10 o'clock night, and a half day Christmas Day. Clinton Hamm, who has b ing his brother, Lynn, of has returned to his home Catskills. Francis McCarthy manager Neri Brothers’ stog at Central has accepted a similar positio make his home in Hartfprd, has accepted a scmilar positic of the large stores there. Clarence Nelson is spend Mabe! Bailey; wera served. Grange Notes. The Plainville Grange will hold an important meeting this evening when the third and fourth degrees will be conferred upon a large class of can- didates. The New Britain Ladies’ De- gree Team, of the Burritt Grange, will confer the fourth degree, Tecording secretary, Mrs. Anna Vance; financial secretary, Mrs. Ella Beach, and treasurer, Mrs. | Minnie Hibbard. Following the nom- inating of officers, the annual roll call was held. An entertainment followed this. Mrs. Jennie Pickock and Mrs. George Buys gave a short sketch, A social hour was held and refreshments while the Christmas holidays at his hon is a student at fln Pratt In New York. John Fitzagerald of West will spend the holidays at h Mr. Fitagerald conducts a bu Detroit., Rev. John McDonough, Thomas’ Seminary in Hartford Peter Prior of Canal street Men—Give your wife n | Christmas. Goldenblum 113 188 Main St., New Britain.. Pianos Victrolas, records. Pierct & Co., New Britain. @ monume:t.—m. local officers will gwe the third. A harvest supper will be served after Selling Out—Must Vacate WE ARE COMPELLED TO VACATE AT SHORT NOTICE OUR TEMPORARY STORE WHICH WE HAVE OC- CUPIED SINCE SEPTEMBER 1ST. ° OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF - TRUNKS, BAGS and LEATHER GOODS . MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT ONCE REGARDLESS OF COST. AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT SLAUGHTERED PRICES. EVERYTHING MU ST GO AND I8 PRICED LOW FOR QUICK SALES. REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO .. $17.50, REDUCED TO $20.00, REDUCED TO $25.00, REDUCED TO $37.50, REDUCED TO $7.50, $8.00, $9.50, $11.00, $12.50, $15.00, WARDROBE TRUNKS $45.00 Neverbreak Reduced to $29.50 $55.00 Neverbreak Reduced to $38.75 $64.98 Neverbreak Reduced to $42.00 $75.00 Neverbreak Reduced to $55.00 $50.00 Wardrobe Reduced to $37.00 $45.00 Wardrobe Reduced to $32.98 A number of shop-worn Wardrobe Trunks at Big Reductions. to vacate. public. $14.50, $16.50, $18.75, ve.. $3.93 $4.75 $5.5 . $6.4 . $7.98 ... $8.95 ...$10.00 ...$11.95 ...$15.00 ....$22.95 REDUCED REDUCED $20.00, REDUCED $22.50, REDUCED $25.00, REDUCED $26.95, REDUCED $32.00, REDUCED $35.00, REDUCED $7.50, $8.95. $10.00, $11.50, $12.98, $15.00, REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS. Gents’ billfolds, manicure sets, umbrenlas, music bags, brief cases, tool cases, fitted bags, over-night bags, bel- lows cases, and everything pertaining to travelers’ supplies. We must turn our entire stock into cash and have marked merchandise at ridiculously low prices, as we are forced Dealers are invited to attend this sale, no limit to quantity. REDUCED TO $29.50 REDUCED TO LADIES’ HANDBAGS $1.50, REDUCED TO....... $2.98, REDUCED TO $3.75, REDUCED TO ... £5 00, REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO .. $2.75, REDUCED TO $3.50, REDUCED TO $5.00, $6.50, $7.75, $10.00, $18.50, $15.95, $18.00, .. $8.95 ..$10.75 ...811.49 ...$13.85 ...314.95 .$15.00 .. .816.45 ...$18.25 ..$19.98 ..$21.50 TO TO TO TO TO TO TO TO 95 $1.49 $2.50 $3.25 $4.98 $6.50 $7.25 .. $8.49 .. $9.50 ..$10.49 NOC.0.DS TO. TO. TO. TO. OPEN EVENINGS GUARANTZE TRUNK CO. 208 RD SUITCASES cowees $1.49 cavave $2.25 covees $3.00 cesenn $4.25 $5.00 e eew ‘m caemes $8.95 o onzee - $10.00 ememe S1LT6 avan - $14.50 REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO REDUCED TO copviee WHITE AND BLACK SETS $8.50 White Ladies’ Set ..... $4.95 $9.50 Black Ladies’ Set ..., $10.98 White Ladies’ Set ..... $12.00 White Ladies’ Set . $13.98 White Ladies’ Set $15.00 White Ladies’ Set $16.50 White Ladies’ Set $18.00 White Ladies’ Set $20.50 White Ladies’ Set $22.00 White Ladies’ Set -. 81575 Positively the biggest bargains offered to the 314 Asylum St