New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 27, 1921, Page 7

Bought Shoes Yet? Big Sale NOT TOO LATE AS IT I8 STILL GOING ON WITH }‘lm'l'f’.\l! BARGAINS UNMATCHABLE At Our Low Shoes, Pumps, Oxford for Women, as well as correct Footwear for Misses, Children costs so much ing brisk business to Rhe bost way to tell values te personal inspection of Shoe Sale's offerings. and Boys, all offered less than regular our Bargains Housekeepers our Big Shoe is to see them In s and Lace Boots approved we offer at new lowered prices, it is bring- Section. As we in- January at the new Lower same qualities ha two days more at of it. Annual Will App Bloomers and other with embroideries, NEW BRITAIN. The Nicest Undies At Sale Prices THE QUALITY OF THE GARMENTS AN LOW PRICES ASKED WILL ENTHUSE YOU Made of fine cottons and silks in the styles most Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Chemise, Lingerie, prettily trimmed laces, and hand work, all offered ed Costs which is far below what ve been recently sold at. Only this sale’s prices, make the most Blankets and Quilts That reciate With' plenty of cold nights ahead of us when an extra Blanket will add much to our comfort, it will be to your advantage to make selection from these. WARM COTTON BLANKETS—AIl of the first grade, in tan, grey and white, with colored borders, are priced to you in this way: Blankets, size 54x74 Inches, Blankets, size 60x76 inches, at inches, inches, Blankets, size 64x76 Blankets, size 68x80 Blankets, size 72x80 inches, at Grey Woolnap Blankets, size 64x76 | REGARDING QUIITS—It's all ‘sizes, hemmed or scalloped, at at nehes, blg value at s our chance to purchase white sa 1-3 off regular pric now at White Satin Quilts, 72x90 inches, hemmed, priced . .. White Satin Quilts, size 80x90 inches, hemmed, White Satin Quilts, 88x98 inches. hemmed, for alloped finish with cut White Satin Quilts, sc inoches. at $6.75, $7.50, $8.25, $9. White Satin Sets scalloped edgeé, Greclan Center design, size 86x96 inches for $10.50. ' Bedding Dept.,, New Section. corners, size 00. OR BRITAIN YOU C. LL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. BERLIN NEWS RLIN LIKELY T0 HAVE 22 MILL TAX d Be an Increase of 2 Mills Over Last Year EBHJL IS INTRODUCED Wwill Call Changes Railroad Bridge—TInstalla- For Tonight—Joint Meeting—Ber- | ts. n interview this B Carter, first =eloctman that it is probable that X rate would be necessary this This will be an When asked if he ntial, Mr. Carter said tax rate would be ould not meet the town A 2) min rate would get along with but a 22 woujd be enough possible however ghat ay be Increased one or two ills ‘If the board of relief radical changes over the as- valuation of property. From brts it is not thought that the i}l make many changes as no morning, a thought that a ex- be mill the Increase of 2! impossible | large extra assessment has been made on any property. The 22 mill tax rate will be increase of two mills over last year. The 20 mill rate of last year was a 4 mill increase over the 16 mill rate | of 1919 There was a great deal of discussion by the local property own- ers in 1920 when the mill rate was increased from 16 to 20 mills. When told of the probable 22 mill tax rate many of the local taxpayers this morning stated that, in their opinion, it was all right and the people should be willing to accept it. This matter however will be thrashed out at the adjourned town meeting which will be held in tW town hall the first Wednesday in March The increased val 16n in the town from the assesors report for the 1920 list is in round numbers $400,000 which brought the grand list up to 134,224,091. Last year the list was increased from approximately $2.- 800.000 to- $2,800,009 This was an imerease of about a million dollars The board of relief will meet from 2 until 5 o’clock in the afternoons of February 1, 8§, 15 and 21 to hear ap- peals from the local taxpayers trom | the doing of the assesors for the | 1ist of 1920. 'It is not though that { many will make an appeal as most of the property has heen assesed for the same as it was last yvear with a few incr es Gauge Bill Introduced. | Despite the fact that Representa- [tive Francig Deming of this town | said that he did not think he would | introduce the gauge bill, which was wanted by the New Britain Cham- | ber of Commerce. the bill was intro- | duced in the legislature yesterday by Representatite Richard Covert of | New Britain. The bill as brought be- fore the legislature calls for the in- stallation of a water gauge under the railroad bridge in Kensington. Mr. on QETTY AND HER BEAU WATCH THE CASH REG\STER, WAITER- ILL TAKE THIS 2x90 inches for : school ) that | by { Athletic $2.19 Pair $2.39 Pair $2.60 Pair $2.98 "Pair $3.19 Pair R s v $3.95 Pair tin Bed Quilts in all grades and $4.50 and $6.50 each $5.25. $7.00. $7.50 cach $6.50. $7.00. $8.50 ecach $5.25 each. Size 88x98 All found at AN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY % " 2 Covert also put in another bill call- ing for towns to be made responsible for the breaking of all bridges. This would undoubtedly hit this town at some time. Many local people are of the opin- ion that the former bill will not be passed as they claim it is not a bene- fit to the town. Joint Meeting Tonight. The joint meeting of the Emma Hart Willard Parents and Teachers’ association and the second of the series of the Newell Dwight Hillis, “‘Better America Lectures” will be given in the Kensington Grammar this evening. An interesting program has been arranged in addi- tion to the lecture and it is expected many will attend. Due to ‘the fact that the leature has™been com- bined with the parents and teachers’ gathering the meeting will be an open one and anyone interested is invited to attend. Fire District 1o Mecet. A special meeting of the Worthin ton fire district has been called for 8 o'clock this evening in the Town Hall, President Frank L. Wilcox. The reports of the street lighting, the sidewalk and the water committees will be heard, as well as any new business which is proper to come be- | fore such a meeting. It is thought that the water question which has recent- ly been revived will be the malin topic of discussion. All Berlin mem- bers are urged to attend this meet- i ing. Local Team Defeated. first team of the Worthington ociation was defeated in Bristol last evening. They played the Busy Bees of that city and lost by a ?3 to 19 score. Plans are being com- pleted for a gzame to be plaved here . next week. Installation Tonight The recently eclected officers of St. Paul's Y, M. T. A. & B. society will be installed in the T. A. B. hall in Kensington this evening Following the installation of officers, there will be an entertainment provided by New Britain and 'Berlin talent. This will I be followed by a *“45" tournament and refreshments are to be served. All male members of St. Paul's parish are cordially invited to attend this open meeting. . . Daughter Born A daughter, Marjorie Bruce, was born to Mr. and Mrs_ Louis R. Good- rich of Kensington, Monday morning. Berlin Bits A meeting of Troop No. 5. Boy Scouts, will be held at the Kensington Congregational church parlors Fri- day evening. Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Baker will be in charge. The Girl Scouts, Troop No. 1, will meet at the home of the Misses Chot-’ kowski tonight. All members arc urged to attend. = The weekly prayer meeting will be held in~ the Berlin Congregational church this evening at 7:30 o’'clock. The Grange Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. Austin in Kensington this afternoon. The following were the prize win- ners at the T. A. B. whist held last. | evening: First ladies, Mrs. W. < W Fagan, second Rose Kiniry, Philip Fagan won the first prize for the men while George Corr won:the second. The funeral o i The | zar last evening ! I | | i by CAPTURES POULTRY HONORS AT SHOW Charles Digae Receives Awards at Madison Square Garden MISS WILGOX T0 LEAVE Holy Name Society Plans Smoker— Tendered Rirthday Party—Food Salc Tomorrow Afternoon—W. C. T. C. Mccting. Charles W. Diggle of North Wash- ingtan street has been _awarded some of the highest prizes “for his exhibits at-the 32nd annual Poultry Show at Madison®Square Garden, New York. Mr. Digglé has rgturned the proud possessar of several ribbons and medals for his fine showing of poultry. He was the winner of the best display in White \Wyandottes in icompetition with some of America’s best breeders He was awarded first prize for Old Pen, second for Young Pen, first and fifth for pullet, third for cocks, and fifth for hen. He was mentioned as the only exhibitor at the show win- ning two first prizes. Mr. Diggle also won several awards at the Boston T’oultry show recently and with the mentions> at the Madison Square Garden show, th. places his White Wyandottes second to none in the country. The officials at the show con- gratulated Mr. Diggle on his excellent exhibit, and said it was the first time that any winners of this sort had come from Plainville. The show this year was one of the | largest and most successful ever held and more than 30,000 birds of every description were shown. Some came as far as England, The awards given I'r. Diggle plases a greater value on his poultry than any other breeder in the.country. He was offered $100 for tfle pullet that won first mention. Through a representative, who was much impressed by the fowls of Mr. Diggle, the Argentine Republic government, purchased two pens of breeding bhirds in an endeavor to raise some that will come up to the standar .f thoke displayed. Mr. Diggle was elected State Secre- tary of the National White Wyan- dotte club of America. Miss Wilcox to Leave. Miss Ruth Wilcox, tor the past two and one-half years teacher ot the kin- dergarten at the local Grammar school, will leave tomorrow, having tendered her resignation to the school board some time ago. Miss Wilcox has accepted a position at the Eighth District schooi in South Manchester, where she will teach the kindergarye ten. Her leaving is regretted hy.the school board but they were unabls to pay her the salary offered by the ' South Muanchestér board. 'Her vacan- cy will be filled by Miss Ruth Raphael of New Britain who has substituted here on several occasions. Holy Name Smoked. The Holy Name society of the Church of Qur Lady of Mercy. is plan- ning to hold a smoker and cntertain- ment Tuesday night, February 1. It will be held at the Grange hall: The _—--— o'clock. Burial cemetery, New Britain. Ladies’ Aid Cafeteria. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Ber- Consregatignal church will hold a cafeteria lunch in the church dining room next Wednesday. -This is the first time that such an affair has been held by any local organization and it is expected to be a. huge suc- cess. All of the food will be cooked members of the society. East Berlin Items. The opening of the Methodist at Athletic brought out a large gathering. The entertainment program arranged by Miss Ruth Clark, was one of the best given here in years. The feature of the evening’s entertainment was the fancy and solo dancing by Miss Grace Harper, a demure little Miss of 13 summers. There was no in- tricacy of the terpsichorean art of | which she was not master. Francis | Cobey, an ever popular favorite, de- lighted with his boy soprano voice. Another feature of the evening was | the piano duet by Mrs. Victor Benson | and Miss Elsie Benson. Both voung | women are accomplished pianists. Dancing was enjoved until midnight. A different program has been ar- | ranged for this evening. Miss FElsie Benson left today for Annapolis where she will be a guest will be in Fairview ba- hall | T. U. tomarrow afternqon. DAILY.i HERALD. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1921. The same man at the same job will increase his production and do more accurate work in a room that has been brightened with Wakcolite. Better Work and More T’S human nature to work better and feel more cheerful i than in'the dusk. Light promotes cheerfulness, caref: speed. The dingiest kind of a workroom is quickly transfd abright, light, cheery place with WAHCOLITE Wahcolite is the perfect white This is a white that st enamel finish for walls and ceil- Wahcolite dries with a ings of mills, factories and ware- defies time in its 3 houses. It attracts every bit of ties. It’s washable. . daylight and distributes it evenly chip or peel. to the darkest corners. It reduces semi-gloss, and flat whi electric bills. for samples and Boo BAY STATE Industrial Paints Include : Bay State Agatex—a cement floor hardener for concrete floot State Cement Floor Coating. Bay State Brick and Cement —to beautify and waterproof all buildings of brick, cem stucco. Bay State Marine Paints. Wahcolite—the perfect whit "'WADSWORTH, HOWLAND & CO., Inc. BAY STA Industrial Paints event will be for the men of the church and éverything will bo free. Charles Conlon huas arranged for the entertainment and promi some godd talent. William Cafferty 'is in charge of the publicity, while Peter Duffy will arrange for the refresh- ments. Swedish Lutheran church held gn en- joyable social at the home of Joseph Anderson of Circle street Tuesday night. = A short business meeting pre- ceded the social. Mr. and Mrs. Duyser of Meiklin street were tendered a surprise par- ty at their home last evening. They received many gifts. The Men's club of St. sion held a successful s chirch last evening. large attendance. , “The regular mid-week prayver serv- ice of the Asbury Methodist church iwas held last evening. i Miss Alice Laurenson of Farming- ‘“ton.avenue, and Louis Cline of Ma chester, N. H. were married in New Britain Monday afternoon by Rev. Dr. & G, Ohman. They left on a honeymoon to Manchester, and on their return will make their home with the bride's parents. - Plainville Items Rev. H. D. Coe of Bristol gave an interesting 'sermon at the Baptist | church services last evening. Rev. Mr, Coe spoke on the love and mercy of God and his willing forgiveness. There was a larger attendance last night than at any other of the eve- ning” services. The scrmons will con- tinue every evening until and includ- ing Sund 5 There will be a cottage praver this evening at the home of Mrs. Hattie Johnson of West Main reet. Miss Marguarite Farrar of North Washington street is visiting at Pitts- field, Mas: Mr, and Mrs.- Harold Corning at- tended the ladies’ night of the Envee club of New Britain last evening. Mr. | Corning is a member. ; A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Buil of 10 Broad street. Mr. and Mrs. John C, Waters of Broad street are Visiting relatives in Oites, Mass., for a few weeks. John Ives expects to move Monday from his place on Peace Court to 60 Whiting street. FOR SALE—Wood—Chestnut, Birch and hard—sawed ir stove lengths—wdelivered for $10 a cord. Delivered in New Britain for $12. Call 41-2, Plainville. 1-26-2dx WANTED—Work for one ton truck, local or long distance. Telephone, Plainville 4 1-27-4dx The stockh ' Water Co. ident William cvening and € F. Sternberg, Pape, Wm. who elected President, Wi president, G. H E. Burk; tre John's Mis- pper at the There was a Tendered Party. A birthday - party Naltrude, Johnson; and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Bank street, by several of her friends ves- terday afternoon.. There were about 20 .present. She was the recepient ot many . gifts. Refreshments were served. The party was.in honor qt her ninth vea Food Sale Tomorrow.- A food sale will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Irank White of Whiting street, between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock. It will be held under the auspices of the Wom- an's Foreign Mis: society of the Methodist church. Damage Was Slight. Tha report issued to the extent that the damage at the home of Charles Diggle of North Washington street which was caused by a water pipe bursting and flooding the hotse, last week, had reached the sum of $1,500 or $2,000, was denied by Mr. Diggle this morning. The damage was very slight and the ceilings did not cave in, as had been said. The carpets suffered from being water soaked. A-small amount would cov- er the entire damage, said Mr. I\l'ig- gle. tendered daughter of Mr. wai A daughter, born to Mr. a# ner last Fride (&L (o} 'a business t J. P. Lan a guest of { ham last wee A daughter r. and Mrs. | : mington, Del. daughter of Niven of Golf The Maple meet with M nesday afternof H. A. Morton, ton Congregat! 5 on the ‘“Recont Mrs. Wm.~H street is spend Boston and viqg and friends. W. C. T. U. Mccting. Miss Elizabeth Heineman, nurse in charge of the Visiting Station here, will give a-talk on her work :lhn\]t the town, at a meeting of the W. C. The meet- ing will be held at the home of” MT&! 4 Dresser, corner .of Church and Main street. All members arei‘urged to attend. 2 Independents to Play. The Independent. basketbal team will journey to. Meriden tomorrow evening when they will clash:with the Meriden Boyvs' club team at, the club house. The members will leave on the 7:05 o’clock train from New Britain. A large number?of local fans have announced their intention | of'attending the game. i Forestville News. The Young Peeople's society of the BIG OO ‘Washington, ports last year other commodi view of foreign made public ment of com white staple 408,916 as com 371,252 the yel breadstuffs wes 085,838 as’ agal 1919. E STATE Lieutenant * | the state polie Bros. officers in the cal saloons las Fresh eggs, doz. Russell —advt. at the annual navy ball, the great social event of the naval academy. She will be the guest of Commander and Mrs. C. M. Slayton during her visit. | Mrs. FEdson Maine spent the with relatives in’ Middletown. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ar- | thur Bowers are confined to their ! home with an attack of chicken pox. ! Miss Agnes Ames is ill at the New Britain hospital where she under- went an operation for appendicitis. “ “Miss Georgianma Kelsey returned home today from a visit with rela- fives in New Britain. . .A reduction. of the working force, has been made in the Stanley Works department in the local factory. Only | women are. employed. The reduction is. only temporary as-the:same forge i v e day FLORAL WRE) mant of long ¢ ability to s o wreath or fio the occasion. purchase ag haps less), to States or Cana Strictly FreSh