New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 14, 1921, Page 7

EW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, Some Feb. Housewares Sale’s Offers Coffee Mills that go on the wall, with glass container, ad Justable grinders, were $1.50 and $1.25, for $1.15 and 93¢ ea. Coffee Percolators, with cold wood handles cup wize $1.89 kind, $1.39. Curtain Stretchers six adjustable pery, rogu- 2.60, sale price mize, in wood Frying Pans, § in aluminum, with cold handles, $1.26 kind, 98c. Food Choppers, made “Enterprise’” Mfg. Co., four cutting blades, $2.60 kind, $1.95. ntry Ware, panned Sets, consisting of four cans. One for 10 pounds of flour; one for 7 pounds sugar one for 3 1-2 pounds coff oue for 2 pounds tea. Reguls price $1.75, we ask for set $1.39. Ash Sifters with wood frame and handle, galvanized wire flling, 7% kind, 8%c. Bread Boxes, white, panned, hinged cover and clasp. Sizes 18x13 inches, 16x 11 3-4 inches 14x10 inches, were $1.76, $1.50 and $1.25, for $1.19, $1.15 and 98¢ each. Dustless Floor Mops, made of best quality dust absorbing yarn, large 98c size, for 85¢; medium 79%¢ size for 65c¢; small 69c size selling for 55¢ each. the with regular by white, Ja- Ja- HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DEL) RECEI1 BERLIN NEWS EARGHING PARTY FINDS LOST BODY 5 Located Near Bridge at Beck- ley Railroad Station JOQPRVES 94TH BIRTHDAY ederick M. Birthday R. M. tices for Week—Berlin Norton Celebrates 9ith at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Griswold—Church No- Bis, Unless the local authgrities upon vestigation find relatives of osither the three persons who were killea the Berlin-Middletown electric on Saturday evening, the town will have to stand the ox burial of the victims. IMirst rter sald this morning teceived word that the rtaking parlors of New ftain would hold the bodies until rther notice and that he would \rt an investightioh this afternoon evening to find who the relu- en of the victima are. He also stat- that ho thought the white man, njamin R&minis, had a wife ana coupla lived In one of the houwes ned by the American Brick com- where the man was employed later Immd out, however, tnat BETTY AND ain Herlin of tman Co he had iteheil une nse out w IN ALUMINUM Sets, 1-2 and 2 quart sizes, $1.98 kind, $1.39 set. Savce Pan three sizos, 450 quality, FOR WASH DAY Wash Bollers, all copper with No oxtra handles, $6.98, No. 8§ strong wood 9 st large $5.98; $6.50, was for medium size, was Copper Bottom Wash Boilers, No. 10, made, lar $5.50 Sale price cach. res $3.98 largest 1- kind, Clothes Baskets, extra strong, wet wash kind, made of best ash, sized 31x20, 28x19, 25x15 inch, were $2..5, $1.98, $1.3f for $1.89, $1.69, $1.49. the Uni- Ame n year guar- for $6.39. Clothes Wringers, versal, made by the Wringer Co., with 3 tee, regular $7.98, Rid Jid” Ironing Tables that stand steady on floor and fold up in small space when not in use, $2.98 kind, $2.39. folding Iarge with $7.48, Clothes Rcels, out-door kind, with ing space, complete and post, regular $6.98. np dry- line for IVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOV CAN DEP size, with grade, Step Ladders, five foot best quality, extra stron pail rest. regular $3.50 $2.89 cach. Double Boflers, aluminum, 2 quart «apacity, cover of inset will fit bottom, making it a Sauce Pan. regulur price $1.95, for $1.39. Garbage Cans, made for o A% 10 quart size, $3.50 grade, Carpet Sweepers, the Rapid” genuine Brissel n high grade $6.50 Sweeper] $4.95 Family Scales, weighing by ounces up to 24 1 pounds, regular price $3.50, for $2.69. Bread Makers that will make from 4 to 6 loaves of Bread Made by Landers, Frary & Ciark, regular price $3.50 Our Sale price $2.69. Tea Kettles, six quart size, all copper, nickel plated, with black wood regular $3.50 grade, $ MAIL OR PHONE promptly filled and delivered free to New Rritain, Middle- town, Rockville, Manchester, Bristol, Plainville, Unionville Collinsville, Windsor, Windsor Locks, South Windsor, Burn- side, Rocky Hill. Newington, and Elmwood Sent C. O. D. if purchase is over 50c. extra strong, Government, $1. ON PROMPTLY G ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. been working for and that it was his the man has lately the R. O. Brick company was thought his only friend roommate. How Accdident Happened. The accident which caused the death of the three unfortunates is one of the worst to happen along tlis branch of the New Haven road It appears that the colored woman and her granddaughter who had just v turned from a trip to South Carolina were in Beckley but wished to come to Berlin in a hurry. Instead of walting for a train or walking tie roadway they decided to follow the railroad tracks. Mrs. Mollie Jones and granddaughter were about to walk across the trestle when Bénju- min Reminis saw them and offercd to ald the aged colored woman to the other side. They were over two-thirds of the way across the trestle when the train came along from Middletown, struck them from behind and threw them into the river. If they had been ablé to have gone ahead about two féet they would have beea on land and safe It is evident that one of the party must Lave struck sharp edgze of dirt covered with snow which projected into the water for short distance as it was covered with blood Diflicult to man was hospital after of the ould be dragged Find Bodies, taken to the but died a being received hoere bodies of the colored found. A searching the river with grap New The Britain while Nelthe party pling hooks ross the ysoung from the child was happened party the body of hundred feet body ot the me a xirl about one trestle. The badly cut. The accident about 6:15 and the rching was on the scene until 2 o'clock Sun- day morning but no trace of the old woman eould be found. Resuming the search ak the party found b 'HER BEAU after the body of on a. and long poles until they | day- : | Mrs. Jones about 11 o'clock near the ||ndp~ which crosses the Rocky Hill | road near the Beckley railroad sta- tion. This is about a mile from the scene of the accident. The bodies of all thre turned over to the T. W dertaker firm in New Medical Examiner Dr. | Lyon of New Britain. COrew in Char The train was in charge of Con- ductor Willlam M. Foley of No. 121 Kent street, Hartford, Motorman William Cooper of Poarl street, dletown and Baggagomaster V. Durkin of New Haven Cooper said he did not see the people on the track, until the train was almost on the trestle. He said sounded the whistle and applied the brakes, but was unable to avoid strik- ing them. Near Fatal Crossing. The trestle on which the happened is necar the fatal railroad crossing on the state highway where the gatetender was injured last weck when an automobile driven by Rev. Bell of New liaven crashed through the gates. It is at this same cross- ing that Prof. Brown of Yale who was driving a Ford car which was struck by a train and his entire lily was killed, he being the only to It was also at that automobile party containing singer from Hartford was and several killed and wound- Mitchel Un- Britain b Waterman accident one escape an baret ruck ed. 91 Years Old Today. Frederick H Norton of is vears old today 1y celebrated bhis birthday in Kensington. Mr. Norion is the oldest man in Berlin and with the exception of Willlam Bulkeley, is one year younger, is the only Kensing- He quict- his home ton who man living who signed the petition for the | | separation of Berlin from New. Brit- ain. Mr. Norton Mrs. R. M in mind and figure on the streets of He was born in the Blue | trict of Kensington and here the most of his life. He married Jane Carter of Southington who died about twenty years ago. With the ex- ception of his daughter Mrs. Gr wold, his only immediate family are a grandson, Major Matthew H. Gris- wold, who was with the Second U. & Regular Cavalry in France, and a | randdaughter Miss Esther Griswold, a teacher in the New York High School of Commerce. Many friends called upon Mr. Nor- ton tod:y and wished him the best of luck and many happy returns of the day. Kensinzton Congregational Church, The Brotherhood of the church will observe A Lincoln Night” at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Clark this evening. Several speeches will be given in reference to Lincoin, and papers are to be read. An in- ing program has been arranged | members are urged to attend. An all-day meeting will be held in the church on Thursday when the women of the town will gather and bring their lunch. Work on folding surgical bandages for the mission hospital wlll be done, lives with h Griswold. He body and is is daughter is a familiar the village Hill dis- has lived MONDAY, FEBRUARY { meeting fam- | this spot | > victims were ¢ { were the prize winners: Mid- | Motorman | post i | { | active | | dances 14, PLAINVILLE NEWS INJURES KNEE CAP BY FALLING ON IGE | William Dent Is in }_{artmrd Hos- pital as Result of Accident T0 CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Relief Board Holds Sessions—Willing Workers Enjoy Social—Horse Attend Dics of Lackjaw—Auxiliary to Mceting—Other Items. While gaing to the rear of his y on EIm Court to lock his garage Sat- urday night, William J. Dent, of that place, slipped on a piece of ice and Froke the knee cap of his right 1 iis happened shortly after 8 o'clock, when he arrived home. He had evi- dently been lying there for some time as his wife missed him when he failed to return to the house after a lengthy time had elapsed, and went to look for him. She was surprised to find him on the ice and unable to move. Mr. Dent had attempted to crawl to the house but the pain was severe, He called “everal times but was not heard. Mrs. Dent, assisted by others, carried Mr. Dent to the too day the progzram announced later. Berlin Church Notes. The Motherhood club of the Berlin Conzregational church will hold a at the home of Mrs. Troupe on Wednesday evening. Mrs. George ¥F. Dodd will be the speaker. On Tuesday evening the Women's Study class will meet at the home of Mrs. B. R. Showalte; and will dis- cuss the topic of *Child's Training.” The regular weckly Thursday eve- ning prayer meeting will be held on Friday evening of this week instead of Thurs . The meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock and will be a prayer of Mission. The teachers of the Sunday school will meet at the parsonage on Thurs- day evening. A supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock and will be followed by the meceting. Tendered Surprise Party. A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Claud Stevens on Saturda evening in honor of Mr. Stevens' birthday. There were about 40 neigh- bors present and scveral games were played. Vocal and musical solos were 'ndered and at whist the following Tra Baldwin Thomas Phelps. The con- solation prizes went to Arthur Mof- fett and E. G. Gugerty. ’ American Iegion Notes, The committee of Bolton-iKasica ot will meet Thursday evening of week to formulate plans for the 1caewing of Legion activities which for a time have been neglected A smoker for all members of the local to be held at Forester's Hall one week from this Thursday. Tt i the plan of the committee to submit several propositions to the legion members at this meeting. Several and other social even fair to be held at now under consider Ellen Conlin The fune of Mise Ellen Conlin of Kensington will be hcid at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning from St. Paul's church Rev. J. €. Brennan will ofi- ciate and burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery in New Britain Berlin Bits Fiske officiated at the Britain in Ber- of which will be and Mrs. as a are Rev. S. A funeral of Alton Hvde in New this afternoon. Burial was lin. Miss Rose McCormack of Kensinz- ton is spending the week with rela- iives in New York. The weekly T. A. B. whist will be on Wednesday evening. Cut #s prizes will be awarded the win- Paul's Y. M. T. A. & B. society drum corps will hold a rehearsal in T. A. B. hall this evening. The second team of the Worthin ton Athletic club will play the Dwar of New Britain in the town hall to- night. Paul Huston the weck-end town. Mr. and Mrs. S. ton spent Sund Valentine day was served throughout the public schools today. Several of the teachers planned parties for their children East Berlin Ttems. Mr. and Mrs. nk Potts daughter Marian visited friends Middletown over Sunday. James Holigan and wife spent Sun- day with Mr. Holigan's mother, Mrs. J. Corle of Middletown. The Knights of Pythias will hold their regular weekly meeting tomor- row evening at their rooms. Next weck the third of the Lyceum s - es of entertainments will be given at Athletic hall. Announcement of the date will be given out later. A. clai for instruction in “oxing for the young bovs of the town is be- ing arranged. There will be 12 in the class Mrs. E. V. Read visited her mother. Mrs. E. G. Hazelwood of West Crom- well yesterday. Miss Betty Pratt w: of Wallingford spent with relatives in this M. Cowles of Kens- in Bridgeport. generally ob- in: and in 1921, house. Dr. J. N, Bull was summoned and after examination ordered his re- moval to the Hartfard hospital His condition today was regarded as being ;nu)rn\'(‘d and he Is resting comforta- oly. Mr. Dent is employed in the plumb- ing and hardware business which he conducts on a small scale his home. He was also former owner of the Plainville Hardw:re company across from the post office until recently he sold out, Few Appeals The Relief Board held sessions Sat- urday afternoon in the Town Hall for the purpose of hearing complaint the raised valuation of land by ‘he assessors. There were no appeals en- tered although several praoperty owners put in an appearance in m(lnr to know the reason their land ssesed more than formerly, Yy apparently were tisfied with the additional assessment and did not make any attempt td have it reduced. The board will meet again this Sat- urday and Monday, February 21 for the last time. ) Willing Workers' Social The Willing Workers' club of the Advent Christian church Sunday school enjoyed a Valentine socal and party at the home of Miss Helen Denton, president of the club, Satur- day afternoon. Patriotic songs of Lin- coln were sung, and games were played. The rooms were most taste- fuly decorated with red and white. The prize winners in the games were, Miss Olive Schubert, Miss Olga man and Miss Helen Deaton. luncheon was served. This is the fir: social time the club was held and planning ta hold a series of them dur- ing the winter. Horse Shot One of the best trucking horses owned by the Plainville Lumber and Coal compan had to be shot Sat- urday on account of having lockjaw. The horse was apparently well last Monday and had been used for de- livery. He showed signs of being sick during the week and Dr. Radcliffe w called and found him to be suf- fering from lockjaw, Mr. Thompsof, former owner of the coal yard bought the horse about a year ago and found it to be one of the best in the stables. To Attend Meetind Ladies’ Brock-Barne ed an invi to attend a special Patriotic Song Service to be held at the Asbury Methodist church at Forestville, Sunday evening, February 20. It will commence at 7 o'clock. The majority of the members have an- nounced their intention of attending. To Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank H, Gilbert of Mountain View wiil celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary at their home this evening. Friends and rela- tives will attend. The Martha Rebekah lodge, of which both Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert hav been members for bert by Rev. Method children, of Panam reet, Pla Elizabeth marriage, Chw Several of tH special speakers terday. The M Rev. Mr. Theinij Y. M. C. A. wha worth league at The Church of had Rev. John lead the evening Rev. Mr. Ha the morning and the Baptist churec Archdeacon M led the evening pu of Our Saviour. Holy Nax The Holy Nam Thurch of Our its monthly mee noon at the club (Continued on CLOCK REPAIRI bring them to 60 First class work Renier, Pickhardt & L 127 Main St.—Opp. Arch St.—Tel. 14 For Tuesday O End Of The Winter Cl x AT $7.98;White Georgette Dresses. AT $8.98—Children’s Coats. ance Sale AT $5.98—Children’s Coats, values to $16.98. AT $l9.98—Womgn’s Suits. Values to $31.75 Values to $27.75. Values to $70.00. AT $2.00 One Small Lot of Georgette and Pongee Waists. to $5.75. AT $2.00—All $2.50 “American Maid” full fashioned Silk Hg AT $1.50—All $2.75 Wool Sport Hose. AT $1.00—2 Pairs of Women’s 59c and 69¢ Hose. AT $1.00—3 Pairs of 39c Hose for Cluldren, sizes 4 1-2 to 6 White, Tan or Black. AT $1.00—Women’s $1.50 Fleece Lined Pants and Vests. ' AT $1.25—Women’s $2.50 “Carter’s” Union Suits, high n elbow sleeves. AT $1.00—Children’s Union Suits, values to $2.50 each. AT $1.00—Children’s Rompers and Two piece Suits for values to $2.25. AT $2.98—Children’s $5.75 Sweaters. AT $1.00—One Lot of $1.50 Night Robes for Women. AT 98c—One Lot of $1.50 Knicker Combinations. AT $1.00—All Children’s Hats that sold as high as $7.50 eacl AT $1.00-$1.50 Chemise for Women. AT 75¢—Women’s $1.50 Batiste AT 89c—Women's Gowns,