New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 20, 1921, Page 7

pecial Sale of ‘‘Karpen Furniture” IS STILL GOING ON WITH BIG REDUCTIONS.—If suite or special pieces for your liviy Beautiful pleces ‘‘Karpen'* regular you do an injustice your reason to your THE Sold in **Babyland of middy and bloomer wanted for hard wear soll, eizes 3 to 6 year Overalls in blue and green, red tri for 98c. Light weight ones at ‘TOM BOY'™ S in leather ¢ as it does no FOR ) At Our Luggage Golt Balls, repaints, 3 makes, such Colonel, Te ckets, spec ept. you will each or th “‘Radi al at $1 Racket Presses to double courts, found here Fishing Tackle, Rods, Reels, found here in plenty. rep your r Visit Stationery Section and | Eversharp Pencils at 50c, $1.00, Ends with a | e as Quill Pens, fancy ones priced § Box Papers with good choice fr Greeting Cards for school graduates, big variety, MAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU made overstuffed in tapestry (Our Infant department) consists priced at $2.98 cach. 59¢. Lines, sortment \g room, this sale giv you th and other fine self not to investigate. These words uIT AT hemstitched finish, Ext cdge 5 olor. Just what t quickly show is the sash 2to 6, 3 50c¢ yard.” Among mmed, size GOLF AND TENNIS PLAYERS find Golf Clubs in complet e for $1.00. ‘‘Birdie’ *Silver King,"" etc each. acket in sk Hooks, Sinkers, TS SUITABLE FOR GRADUATES ook at $1 to $5.00 each. to select from 1. $1 and §2 om 50¢ to $3.50 e 0 each. h. 5¢ to 50c. spoken Your Attention Called stock to choose from, Golf Balls, 50c each, three for $1.35. ou have had any thought of buying an overstuffed very opportunity you waited for. materials priced s0 much less than in season should appeal to N {WEAR DEPT. to White Organdy Sashes, priced $1.2. h. a size White Organdy Sashes, with colored 98 . Hemstitched Organdy, 7% inches wide, suitable for with choice of white and colors, is offered at the newest for summer wear. priced $2.19 to $5.50. Balls of best Other well known makes such as Wright & Ditson and Lee, $2.50 o Racket Covers and Marking Tapes for single and Landing Nets and all necessary Fishing essentials Fountain Pens, $1.25, $1.50 up to $5.00 each. CAN DEPEND ON PROMPT?.Y RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. 'BERLIN NEWS FEW STORES Wil | GLOSE WEDNESDAYS, Majority of Merchants do Not Favor Hall Holiday OUIS EDELSON LOSES FINGER Neoessary to Have Finger Amputated After Cutting Part of It Choppls . Wood— Lol Berlin Items of Interest. Although the stol Southington iy started noon of the the summer, been taken Berjin and organized or Chamber Woman Patronoes— | of Plainville, il after stores and have to close on one of week for remainder definite the has of no ion the this will Ken no action by storekeepers Kensington Business Men's of Commerce in town and as one keeper said morning, If anything is be Indlvidually. A few sington merchants are the New Britain Chamber merce but the actions of ganization are usually so according to the local it is best procedure to a0 as is thought best 8. M. Cowles of Kensington this mornmg that he has always in the habit of following the hours as the New PBritain Chamber of Commerce and expects to close Wednesday afternoons, be June 29. 1t is o expected F. Willlams the butcher the same plan as he has other years. D Negri cts a grocery store on Farmington stated this morning that he not close on Wednesday after noons this year as he has done in the past, as he an hour earlier each evening E. Honliss and Blake ruff of Berlin t will not on Wednesday afternoons, as neither of the stores has heen in the habit of closing in other years. Thoma Barattiero, proprietor of Berli @rocrey and Confectionery in Worthington 1g¢ on every afternoon in states that in his with more dealings in ice it would impossible fo close. done of th nnected with of Com- that o indefinite, that and members, go ahcad stated been same on that C follo done in who Wood- and the store will remain the open week t of busine to ream, be him Edelson Loses Finger. Louls Edelson of part of the first finger hand, while chopping home yesterday moved to the hospital by Dr 1t necessary to ond joint The also cut, but not this town of wood He was Britain his at his mornin re New General Hodgson who found imputate at the se finger Mr middle was seriously Edel- CASTORIA oty o O | be elected for w s “lana p son was reported as resting comfort- ably this afternoon M Galpin, wife of Prof. Stanley L. Galpin of Berlin, will be ope of the patronesses at the promenade at Trinity college held this evening at Alumni with dancing from 30 p. m. a. m. Mrs. Galpin is well known n Berlin and Hartford. She is very well liked by the students at Trinity. Sunday School Picnic, The children's day Methodist in ¥ ittended yesterday program was rendered was greatly senlor to be hall te at the Berlin and including a The ap- exercises church re largely interesting morality play music and singing preciated by all The Sunday will be Momauguin Satura All the ses to e an annual hell a June 2 schoo this picnic and H. L there school picnic beach on members of are asked announce- Rich, the su- will be extra people who along The party will be conveyed in two large automo- bile trucks. In case of a bad storm the picnic will be postponed for two weeks Worthington Annual Friday. "he annual meeting of the Worth- fire district will be held in Berlin Town Hall on Friday eve- ning of this week at 8 o'cloc Al members are asked to be present s there are several important business matters to be discussed, officers to the ensuing year and of committees to be Sun attend ment ay by that few is made perintenden.t room for a esire to go the heard Children’s reports Night Tucsday. Children’s Night will be observed the meeting of the Berlin Grange on Tuesday evening of this week. A H. Bushnell, who is in charge of the event. has arranged a most interest- ing program and a large attendance s anticipated Farewell Trip Phoebe Beard, a at High school in Kensing- vill be tendered a farewell party the chapel of tthe Berlin Congre- ational church on Wednesday ning of this week. The party ziven under the auspices of of the church societies. Miss plans to lea within two Shantu China. where visit parents and il | teaching in the missionary schools. M Beard has made a host of fricnds since coming to Berlin about and it is expected that a wil #e at at M the teacher Junior eve- bein veral Beard weeks for she will s ter resume 3 years ago large the gathering farewell party Completing the announce Men's Bible Berlin « eregational the Men's present Plans. rent class church would Brotherhood of the ngregational church as in outing to be held Satur. afternoon, a great deal of en- in the event has been by members of both organiza- tiops. The committees in charge of the affair to staged at the com- munity center will meet soon to com- plete the plans. Men from both of the .organiza- tions have formed basebpll teams tice games are being played night A lively contest when the rivals will clash The members have been extend an invitation to ind children to also at- outine. Berlin Ttems, T taken yesterday after. noon to form a S school . cla in the By Hills district Another Since that the made the was of have Kensin guests at lay thusiasm shown most every s expected Saturday 1eked their w the to tend Ste were inday Always bears the Signature of meetink for such a purpose will be held in the Blue Hills school on next Sunday The new tennis courts on grounds of the Worthington munity Center have the Com- Ve very pop- SuT— | — Tonight is ladies’ night at the local bowling alleys. Misses Marjorie DeMore and Mary Cote who have been attending school in Nicolet, Canada, have returned to their homes for the summer vaca- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holigan and daughter of Southington have been visiting relatives in town. Walter Nye of Kensington was vis- iting relatives in town Sunda Rich has returned on Wilcox avenue after a stay in Higganum. Benjamin Rentcheller of New Brit- ain was calling on his mother, Mrs. Emma Rentcheller, Sunday. Miss Virginia Root left this morn- ing for Chic o where she will spend the summer with relatives. - The district hools will close Thursday, June 23d, for the summer vacation. Miss Ruth Bacon of Beckleys was the guest of Miss Elsie Benson Sat- Miss Muriel her home few weeks’ to s Rose Nielson of Beckleys has ting Miss Dorothy Rich on Wilcox avenue. Miss Priscilla Fiske, who has been the guest of Miss June Cobey, re- turned to her home in Berlin Sun- day. The mang friends of Leon W. Ells- worth will be pleased to learn that he is one of the Wesleyan graduates elected to the honor of the Phi Beta Kappa Key. Mrs. Frank Cobey and daughter June, were visiting friends in Ber- lin Sunday. A return set-back match game be- tween Kensington and East Berlin will be played at the Athletic build- ing this evening. The last game was won by the local team, 6 to 4, and Kensington will come prepared this evening to win back their laurels. The same teams will play with the probable addition of one player on each team. It is expected that Ken- sington will bring an extra number of rooters to help their team along. If Kensington is ful in this match, a return ma i be played the latter ¢ week. Chester y for Jer- sey where he has ac- ition for the summer. The Progressive Reading Circle will hold a picnic _at the home of Mrs. M. B. Hazen Tuesday afternoon. All members are invited to attend. HIS NECK IN LIVE WIRE COIL. McKeesport Newsboy Burned, Pass- ing Rescuer Also Shocked, Pittsburgh, Pa., Juna 20.—In sight of horrified pedestrians, William Smith, McKeesport aged 12, was almost burned to death last evening while he himself from a live wire which had en- newsboy, struggled to free tangled the boy as he walked along The John Sowaka of East Wilmering and taken to the Mc- Keesport hospital, where little hope was offered (for his recovery. The light wire had talen box in a street just outside the McKeesport city lim the street delivering newspapers. boy was rescued hy broken electric upon a mail As young Smith passed. his shoul- touched the wire and he drew in fright The movement re- its, der back coiled about his neck. he fought to escape from the loop, virtually all his cloth- ing was burned off and his hands, arms, face and neck were terribly scarred. Fearing death for themselves it they attempted a rescue, spectators PUPILS TO RECEIV DIPLOMAS THURSDAY Grammar School Graduation Exercises at Cong. Church REY. H. B. BURTON RESIGNS Bascball Results of Yesterday's Games —Pageant Proves Great Success— Mrs. Fisher Celebrates Birthday— Items of Interest. history of will the aft- 51 The largest class in the the Plainville Grammar school, hold graduation exercises at Congregational church Thursday ernoon at 3 o'clock. A class of children will receive diploma Mills, acting school supervisor, present the diplomas. There are pupils on the honor roll. Lois man is valedictorian. Louisa Russ has second honors. There are 35 pupils who will enter the High school at New Britain, eight will enter the State Trade school and some will enter business college while others have announced their inten- tion of seeking employment. Owing to the large number in the class this term, admission to the church will be by ticket. The entire downstairs auditorium is reserved and so are a|’ majority-of the gallery seats. Tickets are for the parents and friends of the graduates. No children will be admitted to the church without tickets. As the school increases in size and the class grows larger with each suc- ceeding year, admission must be by ticket in order that the parents may be given the opportunity to witness the exercises. All reserved seats not taken by 3 o'clock will be offered to the public. An orchestra will play before and after the exercises. Rev. Burton Resigns Rev. Robert H. Burton, for the past 18 years pastor of the Church of Our Saviour, announced to his con- gregation at the services yesterda morning that he had handed his resig- nation to Senior Warden James A. Eaton. No definite date has been set for the resignation to be effective, but will take effect following a meeting of the parish to be held sometime next week. The announcement of Rev. Mr. Burton's resignation came as a com- plete surprise to his parishioners and his leaving will be regretted by the community in general. Rev. Mr. Burton came to Plainville in 1903 filling the vacancy left by Rev. Herbert B. Pulsifor. His admin- istration here has besn most success ful and the church has gained in membership. During his charge he has received the utmost co-operation of the parishioners and the church is in excellent financial standing. The erec- tion of the parish house was made under his regime, also installation of a pipe organ and the organization of vester choir. An endowment fund sas also started by Rev. Mr. Burton from a sum of money left to the church by the late Judge Frank S. Neal Rev. Mr. Burton feels that the pres- ent condition of the church is due largely to the support of the congre- gation. He has served on several boards for the town. He is a member of the school board, library board, being secreta and treasurer for a number of years, chaplain of the Masonic lodge here, associate chaplain o the Grand lodge of Masons of the Fifth District, is an Odd Fellow and has served as Chaplain and Noble Grand. Baseball Results The Aces team played the Dodgers You SAY ' FOR YOUR CORN? of New Britain at Rockwell's field vesterday afternoon and defeated them by the score of 6 to 3. The game was well played. The locals are playving excellent ball and feel confident of heading the list at the close of the season in the Central Connecticut league. The battery vesterday was Jacobson, Olson and Marino. The Plainville A. C. Wethersfield players Allen’s yesterds afternoon. The stood 5 to 2 at the end of the ninth inning. Phelps and Clinton was the battery for the locals, while Coles and Woodruff was the battery for their opponents. The Plainville team will play Glastonbury in that place Saturday afternoon. Pageant a Sucecss. The first pageant and gathering of the local Girls' club of the Hartford County Y. W. C. A. was held at Usher’'s Grove Saturday afternoon. defeated- the field score at It was a decided success. Miss sulted in the end of the wire becom- | Pauline Phelps, coaching the chil- dren in the pageant, did excellent work. There were 35 children in the pageant. A background of trees for the stage presented a unique appear- ance and the color combinations of the children playing was splendid. Much credit is also given Mrs. F. L. Benzon and Mrs. Howard Smith for their able work in assisting in the dancing. Mrs. Charles R. Clark is acting president of this association and aided materially in making the pageant a success. A supper was served in the Many visitors from New Britain, Hartford, Bristol, Southington, Farm- ington and other surrounding cities and towns attended. It is expected htat more than $75 was realized from the efforts of the officials. This sum will be donated towards the Hartford jCounty Y. W. C. A. Military Honors for Barnes The Brock-Barnes post accorded Francis Barnes, son of Mrs. Harrlet Barnes of Broad street, full milits honors Saturday afternoon. funeral services were impressive and |largely attended by friends of the local hero. Services were held at the grove. e —— "| for the beautiful T GooD WEATHER Doc PILLSBURY SAYS SINCE HES BEEN =~ [GIT FER USING AN AUTO HORN INSTEAD OF A WHIP HE HAS DOUBLED HIS MILEAGE ON EVERY QUART OF OATS home on Broad street at 2:30 o’clock for members of the family. Rev. Samuel E. Lawson, of Springfield Gardens, Long Island, conducted them. Services were also held at the Methodist church by Rev. Tranmer, pastor of the church, Rev. Mr. Lawspn. The pall bearers were: Augustine Prior, Bruce Gilbert, Judd Wads- worth, Lloyd Reaney, Harold Corning and Herber: Ewald. The firing squad was in charge of John Guiden. Ralph Newell acted as color bearer. The guards were Carl Nilson and Louis Mennone. Thomas Prior was in c¢harge of the automobiles. The Plainville drum corps led the cession from the church to the West cemetery, with muffled drums. The salute was fired over the grave at § o'clock. Celebrates 82nd Birthday. Mrs. Caroline Fisher of Canal strect, celebrated her 82nd birthday at her home ‘Saturday. She was surprised by her five daughters who live out of town and arranged tor the event. Mrs. Fisher is active despite her advanced vears and does her daily routine of work about the home unassisted. She is a lover of flowers and spends a great deal of her time out of doors. Besides her five daugh- ters she has two grand-daughters and one great-grand-daughter, who spent the day with her. Post Meetmg Tonight Commander Merton Lamb has issued a notice to the members of the Brock-Barnes post that there will be a special meeting tonight at the post headquarters. All members are urged to attend as matters of im- portance will be discussed. The prospects of purchasing a building for a club hause will be heard. Ice Cream Festival. The ladies of the Baptist church will hold an ice cream festival Wed- nesday evening from 7 until 9 o'clock Martin, at the at the lawn of Mrs. corner of Maple and Crown streets. The public has been extended a cor- dial invitatigh to attend. Oliver-Clements Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver of Shuttle Meadow road, Plainville, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Louise Virginia, to Charles Clements of Canada. There has been no date set for the wedding. Plainville Briefs. will be a meeting tonight of the members of the Martha Re- bekah lodge. Miss Anna Berry and Miss Mildred Terry, enjoyved an automobile trip to New York city and New Jersey over the week-end. Miss Cora Thompson of Broad street spent the week-end vVisiting Mrs. Marion Lamont of Forestville. Acquilla H. Condell and Stanley S. Gwillim left Saturday for a trip to Ontario, ¢anada. Miss Edna Travers of Hinsdale, N. Y., is visiting at the Maple Hurst for a short while. She was a former teacher here. Friends in town of Miss Alice Car- ragher will be grieved to hear of her sudden death which took place in New York Saturday. Miss Carragher died of blood poisoning from an in- fection. She has a brother, Frank Carragher, who lives at 28 East Main street. Miss Carragher had visited Plainville on numerous occasions for nursing visits. She died at the New York hospital where she was head nurse. Her body will be shipped to Canada for burial. Mr. and Mrs. W. James M. and pro- There L. Cool: and Miss Do Gwillim have gone to Short Beach where they will remain for two weeks. CARD OF THANKS (E=iBhE 5 el & 5 “She’s the best daughter in the world,” s when he arrived from Eurgpe to help his d: man in her divorce troubles. “She i sure that she has been a good wife We wish to express our deep preciation for the Kkindness us by our friends and neighbors and floral tributes. MRS. HARRIET L. BARNES AND FAMILY. ap- shown INTERNATIONAL DEBATE, Lewiston, Me., June 20.—A cable- s\ ] HOM |BROWN BRUNG! DERBIES{ 5 most Potter. PME R 70 77 e id James Brow ughter, Mrs. Jameé devoted mother NO WRITERS’ CRAMP FOR HIM! Governor Edwards of New Jer bonds for Jerseyites who served in the w 19 duplicate signatures while he writes one, <.gning $15,000,000 of sf He uses a device tf