New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1921, Page 7

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Button “Kayser” make silk Gloves in white, black, navy, tan, pongee, mode, silver, mastic Mv&uml grey, for $2.00 pair. elve Button Length Gloves of all silk fine line of colors, spdcial at $1.50 pair, all colors, in “Ka $1.00, $1.50, in a button, two-tone with self Chamoisette Gloves, two clasp style with self and pick of beaver, grey, white, mode, tan, brown, mas tic, or white stitching, wonderfuly good value for $1.00 pair. STRAP PUMPS THE LAT "IN The Favorites of Fashion, for this season are Strap Pumps. artest in style, leather, and workmanship. Women's Two Strap Pumps of grey suede, with mall buckles, hand turn soles and Louls heels. lso same style made of brown kid. Choice of ither at only $8.50 a pair. One soles HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU Farmington road and turned arounda the green at the Kilby house. The German BERLIN NEWS walk away from the place. When |ofice his headlights rested on the nu-dmwu got out of the car but on a Be Blll‘gl&rs scamd A'fly northerly direction. He went cutor Lewls and Mr. Peretti by tele- ¢ Upon investigation it ws found | HAYE GERMAN GANNON there is a shoe repairing machine | 2 1 Senato: Would| @ taking the sash off of the or Wicld Pleces—Literary | hurgiars tried the third window another | dow was smashed and the ' lock pried off In an attempt lo ; which was later found on the ground ly morning. Whoever the cul-| Venturo returned with the car and them away. As the story was Senator George P. ere standing in the -ull' interests the town of Berlin. Saturdey night, was re- | paeld and Berlin and the city of [Kensington road. The townspeople feel honored to rage he continued on as far as | their possession.. If tle bill is passed men evidently knew who he was for upon seeing him they started w0 EMPI MAI]E T[l Mr. Venturo turned around and | hmdm his car back towards the post | v -mu of the shoe store and he saw th | one window was wide open. He im- lookm. the premises over saw no | {one except the men going in over to the Berlin depot and called Prose- by Passmg Auto phone. Both were on the scene in a 1 short time. that an attempt had been made to | pry open the rear window but. as | | along this ‘wall an entrance could not be made. The next attempt was ev ¢ ‘This Town Two | front window. Being unsuccessful | | here it is thought that the would-be [ { { which s on the side. To open this, «Meets—Berlin Items. the upper left hand pane of the win- window was broken, | broken. The window was smashed frém piace and the aash of &) " " "4 in a_ handkerchief the shoe establishment of near the window It was while at- Peretti in Kensington early’ tempting to get in here that Mr. ore they did not gMn an on- | the culprits made their get away. # & passing automoblle | May Have German Cannon, Mr. Perettl this morning it g4 has introduced a bill in the that & group of six Or seven | U/pjteq States Senate which greatiy of the store. J’?""D"'V'"* authorizes the secretary of war to ho had hired Mr. Perettl's éar| gonate to the towns of Harwinton, about 2 o'clock yesterda¥ | waterbury, two Gefman cannom or g and came down Main street | fieiq pieces. noticed the men .in the dwr-’n..uem that they ,wili have such a nd instead of turning In 0| wouvenir of the late World war in ’ ’ BLIEVE ME,BETTY, ™M SOME BALL PLAVER Y | CAN SURE STEAL BASES WHY | CAN EVEN STEAL HOME ! Yard Wide Shantung $3.00 yard. 25 to $2 Anne” Satin, the wonder of the season’s is 40 sifimmering lustre, Roman Stripes in Sport Silks, 36 WEAR splendid line of Two Clasp Silk Gleves with double finger tips, $1.75, $1.85 pair. Chamoise Lisle Gloves of fine quality, colors and white, embroidered or black stitching, FOOTWEAR We are prepared to fit you Very special are these we offer: Strap Pumps of black satin and Louis heels, These are extra big values, to see is to buy. CAN DEPEND ON RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. | fluence of liquor and O'Day wa | John L. McLean of this | The bill | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 192t, PLAINVILLE NEWS — e "TOWN GLERK USHER IN EIGHTIETH YEAR | Colors MOUNTAINS, THE REAL wear are 40 inches wide, for and the price is only $3.75 a yd. The 33 inch | !' | .50, inches wide, $2.75 with beautiful inches chamois lisle for warm ser” and “Van Raalte” makes, 12 and 16 $1.25 to $2.25 pair. backs, color choice gives or black with self to the with turn offered to you at only $7.50 e —— PROMPTT ¥ | § e m and thae cannon should be brought here it is expected that a commiti-e of local ex-service men will be formed to take care of the matter. It is Also probable that such a relic would be placed near or at the present Soldiers’ Memorial. Augoisti in Cour; Tonight. William O’Day and Frank Ramsey of New Britain wer ted by Con stables Ritchie and Hackett 2 Sat- urday night following a coll Upson’'s Corner, between an autom | bile in which the two men were dri | ing and one driven by a Meriden man. | According to the loeal authorities the the in- s driv- ing the car. Both men will be ar- raigned in the town court tonight at | 7:30 o'clock. Kensington Congregational Church. All those who have been appointed | as canvassers, for the Kensington Con- | gregational church fund are request- ed to meet at the home of Harold Up- son tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The canvass, which will begin nz-\:' Sunday and last through the week, will bo held to raise money fo: the support of the church and the mis- | sionary work it does. The Brotherhood society of church will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and” Mrs. L. G. Sheldon. Rev. | Davis of New Britain will ad- | dresa the gathering. The choir rehearsal will be held | Saturday’ evening at the home of Mrs. § M. Cowles. Methodist Church Notes The regular mid-week prayer meet- ing will be held at the Kensington Methodist church tomorrow evening | at 7:30 o’clock. The Epworth league will hold regular business meeting and social on Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. The rally of the New Britain group of the Epworth league will be held at this church on Friday evening. A supper will be served at 7:30 o'clock | and everyone is invited to attend. otherhood Club Meeting i Mrs. F. W. Benham will speak be< fore the Motherhood club at the com- | nunity house of Berlin Wednesday | afternoon at 3 o'clock. She will have as her subject “The Hermitage of Petrograd.” Through courtesy of Frank B. Gay, curator of the Morgan | Memorial building in Hartford, some | valuable pictures will be shown to | illustrate the talk. The public is in- | vited to attend. New Britain men were dnder the | its | | | Celebration Postponed At the meeting of St. T. A. & B. it was decided to postpone the cele- bration of the 2Ist anniversary in- definitely. The committee in charge of the affair, which was to have been held next Monday, upon looking over local conditions deciled that with the large number of members out of work it would be for the best of the society to have the celebration held over for another yar or until conditions ara bettered. Paul's Y, M. i society yesterday morning | The Third of Series The third of the series of April whists will be played at the T. A. B.'s hall on Wednesday night of this week. The series are attracting large crowds. | Berlin Literary Society Meets, The Berlin Literary society ' hold a meeting at the Berlin C gationa] church. this evening P S S TG RENT-A »~— apuartment, modern Im- provements. Neri Block, Central Square, Platnville . 25-¢ OT] | gers to Bird: _ | the committec in charge haa arranged | buin | the { meeting will be held. . Brooklyn, N. ! her sister Miss Born April 19, 1841—Resident | Here 76 Years THE OLD HOME TOWN DEATH GLAIMS JAS. GRENNAN | Treland Relief Quota Reached Here —Rev. E. C. Gillette Presented With Car—Forestville News—Post Meeting Tonight—Items. Robert Cleveland Usher will ob- serve his 80th birthday tomorrow. Mr. Usher was born on April 19, 1841, in Plymouth, Conn. He first came to Plainville with his parents in 1845, at the age of four years. Their home was on Farmington avenue, the dence which is now occupied by Mr. Usher’s son, Frank Pierce Usher. Mr. Usher has lived on Farmington avenue for the past 76 years, having built a place next to the old homestead. Mr. Usher has served as town clerk the greater part of his life. le was first elected to the office on August 2, 1869 and retained that capacity until January, 1892. Following his re- lease from the office as town clerk, Mr. Usher became connected with the Plainville Manufacturing company, which is now known as the Bristol Mills. He acted as assistant secre- tary, bookkeeper and treasurer He was there for 12 years, until, October, 1904. He was the first librarian the town had and was appointed to the office in 1869. The library was then locat- ed in Newton's block. He also served on the school board.. The Town hall “vzs set off near the railroad tracks a building owned by the Pierce Lumber corhpany. After his success- ful years as town clerk, Mr. Usher served in the legislature for 20 years, from 1885 until 1905. When the Civil war broke out and volunteers were called for Mr. Usher was among the first to enlist. Fe inined the 20th regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on August 1862. The camp was made near Savin Rock. On the 11th of September the company proceceded to Washington and later was sent to Tennessee. Mr. Usher served under Generals Slocumb, 27, o’clock. Prdéfess: 1 Jobh will address the club at this time and will have as his subpect “Harm and Dan- s.”” As an extra feature to have E. Burlingham . Schurr o1 Kensington idllustrate Mr. Job's talk with several bird houses which he has himselt and which attract na- tive birds. The public is invited to | attend this meeting. Following the talk the members of in one section of a short busines the club will gather church where Men’s Lyccum. The Men's Lyceum of Kensington will meet ir the Congregational church at 8 c'clock tonight. Therae will be a debate on ‘“Resolved, That the present system of federal taxa- tion is unfair and unjust.” All mem- bera are asked to be present. Berlin Bits. The Berlin Grange will hold a meet- ing in their hall tomorrow nigh: at which time thc women will give a supper to the men. A daughter waa born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Wells of Kens- ington. Stolen Auto Burned. An automobile stolen in Hartford was destroyved by fire on the Berlin turnpike Satarday night, according to information furnished the Meriden ! police. William H. Stratton of 570 Broad street, Meriden, informed the police last evening that while on his way to New Britain Saturday evening he passed a car on fire on the Berlin turnpike. There was no one in sight but he noticed the Connecticut regis- tration, 28-611 on the machine. The car was an entird mass of flames, and when Mr. Stratton passed by on his return to Meriden there were only a few sparks left. oy While reading a Hartford Sunday paper yesterday. he saw that an auto- mobile stolen in Hartford Saturday evening bore the " same registration number, so he notified the local po- lice. Word had been received b¥. the Meriden police Saturday evening that an automobile bearing Connecticut registration 28-611 had been stolen in Hartford. East Berlin Items. Miss Edith Prentice of Berlin has been the guest of her sister Mrs. Harold Clark on Wilcox avenue. The Mothers' club will meet at the home of Mrs. Edson Maine this week. BEdward Krauth of Hartford has been visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Adam Karuth. Tonight is Ladi cal bowling alleys. Barney Burns of Worcester, Mass., has been visiting friends in town. Mr. Burns was formerly employed by the Berlin Iron Bridge company and is well known by the residents of this place. Miss Bernice Tryon of ‘\flddletown has been visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dodge who have been spending a few days in Y., have returned home. Gustave Hansen entertained Mae Benson and friends from Pequannock, New Jer- sey, over Sunda Edward Po‘r}e Sunday with bfs father on Wilcox avehue. thy Rosen spent the week- hote in New Haven. * night at the lo- M of Hartford spent Henry Porter AUNT SARAN PEABOGDY PLT THE SPRING CHECKER ToURNAMENT TO FLIGHT LATE TODAY Hooker and Sherman. He was in the battles of Gettysburg and Chancellors- ville. He was mustered out at Hart- ford on June 17, 1856. Mr. Usher recently golden wedding anniversary. He was married to Mi Antoinette Pierce, ' daughter of Edward N. and Henrietta . Pierce, on June 15, 1870, by the Rev. Charles F. Ayer of the Plainville | Congregational church. Six children were born to them: Jessie H., the wife of Charles R. Clark; Maud, now Mrs. John H. Trumbull; James | Frank, Edward, Howard and Robert Cleveland Jr., the latter who died in May 1919. James Grennan. James Grennan of 22 Church! street, died at his' home yesterday morning at 5 o’clock, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Grennan was 65 years old. He had been a resi-| dent of Plainville for the past five years, having comeé here from Bristol. He was born in Ireland. He is sur-| vived by one son, Joseph Grennan, of the same address; a sister, Mrs. Omer | DeManche, also of Church street; two others, William, of Hartford, and Michael, of Bristol. A sister in | Ireland also survives him. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn- ing at 9 o’clock from the church of Our Lady of Mercy. Rev. John Fay will officiate. Burial will be in St. Thomas’ cemetery, in Bristol. Quota Reached. Chairman William F. Cafferty, in charge of the campaign for funds for Ireland, reports that the town has' raeched the quota allotted it A meeting was held recently for the, purpose of obtaining ways and means of raising enough to come up to the sum asked, with 'the result that the amount has been raised. The recent ! food sale aided considerably with the ! support of the many merchants in| Plainville. Mr. Cafferty is in receipt of a letter from Thomas L. Reilly,| state chairman of the American Comg mittee for Relief in Ireland, express- ing his thanks on behalf of the com- mittee for the able assistance shown | in the Plainville campaign. Word From Rev. Gillette. Residents of the town will be pleased to hear from the former pas- tor of the €ongregational church, Rev. E. C. Gillette. Mr. Gillette left here last year to accept the pastorate l of the Union Congregational church at Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Hob- !’ «celebrated his | now ; i ine of the local post office, has re- ceived a paper dealing with the work of the church. The paper states, that Mr. Gillette has been presented with a new automobile by the congrega- tion. Mr. Gillette has been received with - enthusiasm by the pcople of Jacksonville and has made a host of friends. Post Meeting. The Brock-Barnes post will hold its "night. i about 4 o’clock. Dr. { Other jand the local regular meeting tonight. The, ter- i tainment committee will subsfit re- ,ports on the coming banquft of next week Monday. The affair s pro- gressing favorably and.a high class j program will be selected and present- ed. Plans will be outlined todight ; for Memorial Day observance and | other matters will be discussed. Martha Rebekah Supper. The members of the Martha Re- bekah lodge will hold a meeting to- A supper will he served at 6:30 | o’clock. All persons who have some- thing to donate towards the supper are urged to bring it to the Odd Fel- ! lows' hall before if possible, and not later 6 o'clock. ® A business meecting will follow* the supper when reports | on the progress of the celebration of the 25th anhiversary will be given by General Chairman Ldv\ald Aspin- wall. | Automobile Acv:nlvnl i An automobile, bearing New Jersey | markers and occupied by two men and | 2 woman, ran over the high embank- | ment near Hart's corner vesterday | afternoon. The accident happencd | Lawrence H. Frost | was called to the scene and attended ! the injured, The car, badly smashed, | was towed to Manning's garage. { .utomobile was rented and the pal proceeded on their journey. They re- fused to divulge their identity but said that they were on their way to Green- field, Mass., from Ne# Jersey. It is thought that the accident happened( when the car skidded on the wet| ground and the driver lost control. Bascball Notes P’lans for the Hartford connty base- ball league were made at a meeting in the Anderson’s Sporting Goods store in ‘Hartford recently. The Plainville Athetic club will be in the leaguc. teams sclected are Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Simsbury, Southington, , East Hartford, Unionville, Collinsyille players. The first game of the season will be played on May 14 when the local team will play the Glastonbury team on the Plainville | grounds. Their opponents capinred | second place in the league last year | and a good game is expected. The game will start at 3:30 o'clock. The | diamond will be rolled and put into ; first class shape by (lie time the date arrives and a record breaking crowd is anticipated. Forestville News The .funeral of Albert Root of Pleasant avenue, who died at his home her Saturday was held this afternoon at 3:30 o’'clock from the home. Rev. W. G. Griffin officiated, Burial was in the Forestville cemetery. Manager Fortin of the Sessions Clock company baseball team reports that a good zed sum of money has been donated by the employes of the plant for the erection of a grand stand in the Camp Station ball field. Ludwig Sellberg has moved from Douglas Road to Grove avenue. Re Metholist church will be te: supper @t the church Thursd ning of this week. The Ladies' ciety and the Sunshine Circle range for the event. X v Plainville Briefs Mr. and Mrs. Edward . and daughter of ‘'Boston, M| the guests of Mrs. E. D. Waj Park street. They will remain Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Peac Maple street are being cong: on the birth of a nine poul Phillis Mildred, born last nigi o'clock. AUTQ THIEVES AR HELD IN STAMI Three Men In Massachusetts Connecticus Authorities Lively Chase. Greenwich, Ap#il 18.—H Lendsley, Chester Baker and in Gibbs of Springfield, Mas arrested here yesterday n charged with stealing a tow from a gatrage in Springfiel they had seriously injured the man in the garage, run down ford policeman, and beaten captain of the borough polic| and had given the Greenwich lively chase. A telephone message havi received by the Stamford p look out for the stolen car, S officers were stationed in ¢ sections of the city. Policema: Bates, at the bridge, saw a ca ing a Massachusetts license early yesterday morning, a: nalled the driver to stop. Thd ! drove his car at the policem: the machine knocked him do juring his arm. Then the cari on. Captain Nedley of the boro lice force ‘here was notified by ford. He started out in a jitnd | ated by Benjamin Dewey, and nam avenue saw the approach Dewey got out of his car and s for the men to stop, which t Covering them with a revoly captain jumped on the runnin, and ‘ordered them to drive td headquarters. Nedley put his er into his pocket as they appy headquarters, and Baker and] struck him with the butfs of tH volvers, knocking him to thi ment with an ugly wound o eye and other injuries. After running through KFag Chester the thieves abandond car in a vacant lot. They wel tured later by Police Chief Stanwich, the northern part town. Lendsley pulled a gun, policeman got the drop on hi THE BRISTOL FURNITURE CO. Corner North Main and Laurel Streets, Bristol, Connecticut. By Order of the Superior Court. Including Furniture, Kitchenware, Rugs, Stoves, Lease, Fixtures, Two Moter Trucks, Elevator and Accounts Receivable. All bids must be in the hand of the Receiver on or before April 25, 192 L Information can be obtained on the prenuses or from JOSEPH M. DONOVAN, Receiver Grafonolas, Five Ye ’