New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 2, 1921, Page 7

Store Closed Mondays Up to and Including Scptember Sth. Furniture Clearance of Odds and Ends Left From Our August Sale at Big.Price Concessions We find that many of our Dining Room, Living Room and Chamber Suites are not complete. Take advantage of this big opportunity and be here also some odd early to share LIVING imperial blue velour. Sale Price is Only—§75.00. icces must be clear [a“ihe Values offered ROOM~—Chalir, overst IC CABINET of walnut, Clearance Sale Price is Only—$19.50. SEWING velour upholstered, Sale Price is Only—$9.75. WILLOW CHAIRS AND ROC As they are slightly shop worn, we at 409 off regular prices. CHAIRS Sale Price—$37.50. 1 DINING TABLE, of fumed regular prico was $57.50. Priced to at only—$20.50. A very good bargal HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. ——— BERLIN NEWS SCHOOLS GPEN HERE | WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Many Changes Made at the Various Buildings CHAUTAUQUA'S "LAST DAY Final Concert Will be Given in Ken- sington Tonight — Showalter on School Problems — Hit by Falling Treo—Berlin Bits. The public schools in the town of Betlin will open for the 1921-1022 sea- son on Wednesday, September 7, of next week. The schools will be crowd- od to capacity and in the case of some buildings will be flled to more than capacity. Several changes have been made at the various school buildings in the town. The Worthington school has been repainted on the outside, while interior well as exterior changes have been made at the Ken- singten Grammar school building. The Percival school haa also undergone many changes. The mterior has been rebullt so that there will be mora class rdoms to allow for the pupils. The Hubbard school in East Berlin has also undergone many changoes. A blg change has been made in the teaching staft for tho .Berlin schoola and Superintendent Showaiter an- nounced thia morning that the list of new tvachers will be ready for publi- catfon next Tuesday. Many new faces will be seen by the children as they nto their tall and winter work school Scotional Problem, Following an article which appeared in last evening’'s Herald relative to the necessity of erecting an eight room addition to the present Kensington school, there has been much talk about the various parts of the town to the effect that inasmuch as only Ken- sington people will benefit by that school the entire town should not pay for it. B. R. Showalter was interviewed up- on the question this morning and has the following to say about the matter “Of course the erecting of a new bullding is not to be a sectional affair It must be remembered that the Jun- jor High schoo! was only established last year and that the children from the elghth grades all over the town were rent to this new junior high school.” In turther explanation of the mat- ter, Mr. Showalter said that by taking the children from tne eighth grade and p'acing them in the junior high school 't meant more room in the var- | jous buildings about the town More room was made at the Worthington Hubbard and Selden schools whero pértable buildings would have had to be placed had It not been for the Junior high school. These bulld- ings would have been purchased by the town and all sectiont would have shared in their purchase. The only hindrance to the bullding 3¢ an addition is the fact that a bend ssuo would be necessary, while in us ng the portable buildings the school soinmitiee s able to “wep within | arly appropriation. Pu* the popu tion »f Berlin is cont'nuslly growing ¥4 the portable buildings would not, n time, relleve the cougestion as a \ew addition would By building this elght rorm addl lon at the Kensington s~hool, more vom wiil be provided at the other choola irasmuch 24 the seventh grade upila will also be sent here, Al pres- nt the seventh grade of the Kensing- on grammar scheol is the only one to enefi* trom the junior high school, enter Regular price §1. in Kaltax fiber mulberry, regular price $19.50. ed regardless of cost. uffed, covered in Clearance Only—$§65.00. ONE CHAIR AND ROCKER in the Kaltax fiber blue velour upholstered is Onl: regular price was ance Sale Price ! sPECIAL—S50 Clearance om, DINING TABLES of walnut and mahogany, one of each, Queen Anne model, 54 inch top, Price 18 But—$75.00 each. KERS, 26 pieces. offer them to close regular tension, They are just as strong as ever and come In natural and brown finish. 1 DINING TABLE, Sheraton model, 48 inch top, and 6 foot extension, regular price $65.00. ONE DINING Willlam and Mary Clearance oak, 54 inch top, | Sale Price—$49.00. you for Clearance in. Mr. Showalter hopes that the people will seo through his argument and un- derstand why the erecting of an addi- tion is not a sectional affair but one of interest to the entire community. Stork 1s Busy. A daughter, Marguerite has been born to Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McCormick of Swamp road, Kensington. A son, Theodore, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brusick of Berlin A daughter, Lillian, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brunelle of Berlin. Struck By Limb. G. A. WicksWwin of New Britain, who is employed by the Connecticut company, was hit on the head by a fAlling imb yesterday afternoon while at work in Berlin. His heéad was bad- )y cut in several places. Mr. Wick- swin was removed to the office of Dr. A. J. Goodwin in Kensington where Lis wounds were dressed. He was later remoyed to his home in New Dritain in an automobile. Play Well Roceived. “Her Husband's Wife,”” presented 1y selected cast of players at the Chautauqua last evening, made a de- cided hit with the Berlin people and played to a packed tent, many people being forced to stand. The play was originally produced by Klaw and Er- langer in New York city and was full to the brim with comedy situations. Harry McDonald, as the girl's uncle, vas the comedian of the show and scored heavily. J. Hart was the young leading man, who played his part to perfection. Others in the cast were Beesie Mack and Winifred Day. Today is the last day for Chau- tauqua in Berlin this year, and an ef- fort has been made to make it the bisgest day of the season. Bill Bone, the famous lectur®r, will give his lec- ture this evening at 8:45 o'clock. He will be preceded by the Philippino Jjuartet, who come here well rec- ommended as a wonderful music: organization of the Philippine Island. They will also render a concert at 3 o'nlock this afternoon following the children's pageant., The big feature of this afternoon's program was the pageant. “The Cruise of the Jollity,” presented by he children of the Junior department under the direction of Miss Lynn. The pageant was in four scenes. Chautauqua May Return. Despite the fact that the tent at he Chautauqua has been nearly filled at wvery performance, the affair has not been a financlal success in Berlin, and it will be necessary for the guarantors to stand the loss. This, however, will not be as large a sum as was at first expected As one of the guarantors stated this morning, the people of Ber- lin did not know what a chautauqua really was, and a large majority werg afraid to take a chance. Since thé chautauqua has been in town, how- ever, there has been nothing but the highest of praise, and some have at- tended the shows by purchasing in- davidual tickets. By this method many more have become acquainted with the chau- tauqua, and it is thought that it would re a wise proposition to have it re- turn next year. The present list flf{ suarantors feel, however, that if such | i the case they would like to have| a much larger list of guarantors, and it the chautauqua was not a success next year the loss would not be nreat. It is felt, however, that if a return engagément is made the affair w.ll not be a loss Berlin Bits, Miss Phoebe Beard. a former school teacher in Kensington, has sailed from San Francisco for Foo Chow. *hina A cider mill has started operation in a part of the old flower building on Berlin Fairgrounds. The re- a‘nder of the bullding as been rved further away from its old lo- tion and will be made into a pri- vate home, Mrs. Catherine Hurly and daughter Mary, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Margare! “ynn in Kensington, left today for the thile the latter calls for pupils from 1l seventh and eighth grades as well @ from the first year in High school. their home in Norwood, Mass. ARM CHAIR, high grade tapestry covered, over- stuffed, regular price $128.50. in odd pieces, can be used in any room, at One-Third Clearance Sale Price is but—$85.00. ONE DINING TABLE of solid mahogany, 48 inch top, 6 foot extension, regular price $ ANOTHER TABLE of fumed oak, 54 inch top, 8 foot extension, regular price $85.00. Sale Price—$§19.00 CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTI® special committee on lights, £aid meeting. Fast Berlin Items. Quite a large crowd from this place These and Clearance Sale Price is regular price $31.50. Clear- S1 e pleces of Chinese Grass Furniture 2 inch ex- was $125.00. Clearance Sale TABLE of mahogany, 54 inch top, model, regular price was $165.00. Big value. 00. Cilearance will attend the weekly barn dance at West Cromwell this evening. Mrs. Powers and sons have moved into their newly purchased residence on Main street in Cromwell. The chautauqua being held in Ken- sington is attracting a number from this end of the town each evening. This evening is the closing perform- ance. The regular holiday hours will be observed at the local post office Labor Day. Mrs. M. Sugenhime and daughter, Virginia, and Mrs. Marjorie Bailey and son, Leslie, spent Thursday at Savin Rock. The Ladies of St. Gabriel's church will hoid a social on the church lawn this evening. There will be coffce, Frankfurt sandwiches and food for sale. Mrs. Charles Hart and son., Allen, are spending a few days with rela- tives in Unionville. Mrs. William Buggie of Cromwell, has been calling on friends in town. Mrs. Archer Walsh was visiting friends in New Britain today. Night School, $5 per month. Con- recticut Business College, New Britain. —advt, NOTICE There will be a meeting of the legal voters of Kensington Fire District, at Foresters' Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 1921 at 8 o'clock p. m. to take action on the act of the Legislature in regard to the issuing of bonds for water sup- ply, and to hear the report of the and to take action on same, and to lay a tax for current expenses, and to do any other business proper to come before Signed: F. L. Norton, Jas. J. Fitzsimons, R. H. Graham Committee Clerk Aug. Bernard P. Moore, Kensington, Conn.. THINKS WAR NEAR Professor Boodin Gives Opinion that 27, 1921. There Will be a Show Down Be- France and England. London, Sept. 2—There are many in Germany who think a “trial of mili- tary strength” between Great Britain and France is not far distant if they should cease to co-operate. it is de- clared by John Elof Boodin, professor of philosophy at Carleton college, Minnesota in a lengthy interview pub- lished in the London Times. Prof. Boodin has been visiting Germany and while there attented university week at Leipsic and attended the trials of some of the “war criminals” there. In his opinion, the old spirit of Ger- man “kultur” still lives in the edu- cated circles of Germany. He asserts that in conversaticns with Germans of the university class he found a genercl hope that there may be in the nean futyre a rift between Great Britain 'nd France which will enable Ger- many to deal with France alone. “Just A: 0Old Friend” Helps General Pershing Orleans, Sept. 2.—A 70-year- who signed herself “Just has mailed to a local toward pay- tween New old woman, an old friend,” newspaper, ten dollars ment of $20 over-due taxes on the Louisiana estate of General John J Pershing. She wrote that she would send the remainder as soon as she could get it. The 100 acre tract at | Roseland, La.. is scheduled for sale September 10, unless Gen. Pershing and his brothers and sisters meet the assessment. Publication of the threat- ened —ale led to the remittance from the woman The world’s increase in shipping last year amounted to more than 6,000,000 gross tons. “OVER THE HILL” PLAINVILIE NEWS C. OF C. SUGGESTS PAINTING HYDRANTS Have Been Practicjly Neglected for Three Years SCHOOL OPENS WEDNESDAY Postoffice Hours For Labor Day Ob- servance — Hurry Tnrner Injurced When Struck by Automobile—Items ol Interest. The monthly meeting of the Cham- ber of Commerce was held last night at the club rooms. The rooms have recently been renovated and have been papered, painted and new rugs laid on the floors. One of the most important items brought before the meeting was that of having the hydrants painted It was advised that the Public Ut ties committee very urgently recom- mend to the Plainville Water company, the paintirg of hydrants, red. or some other suitable color, in the very near future; it being further suggested that the Water company malke it a. part of their program to paint hydrants reg- ularly each year. At it is, the hydrants have not re- ceived a coat of paint during the past three or four years and they present an appearance similar to the “last rose of summer,” and are not easily discernible at a short distance. The matter is of decided interest and will certainly appeal to the fire depart- ment. In other cities and towns, the fire hydrants are painted regularly each year and it is the hope of the Chamber of Commerce that the Water departinent will take interest and give the town the benefit of his customary attention. A report of the committee on the very successful outing had at Momau- guin was accepted, and a payment of $10.90 shortaze was authorized from the treasury, to square up the ac- count. A vote of thanks was given to the committee for the good time and ex- ccllent arrangements, and notification will be sent to John E. Lamb, chair- man, C. H. Newton, in connection with the welfare work carried on by Miss Granniss, reported that $45 had been contributed on his solicitation, and was delivered to Miss Granniss to ssist her in her work. The committee on auto signals, con- sisting of President Newton, J. H. Trumbull and S. S. Gwillim, reported a very interesting session with Com- missioner Stoeckel, who looked over the suggested signals which this com- mittee submitted, all of which met with his high approval. The State Motor Vehicle Depart- rient expects to set aside the first veek of October as a safety week, during which, among other parts of the program, wide publicity will be given the auto signals. These signals will be printed and sent out by the Motor Vehicle Depart- inent a little later in the fall, when tne regular notifications of expiration ot licenses and applications for re- newals are in order. Commissioner Stoeckel expressed very emphatically his appreciation of the assistance that the Plainville com- inittee had given him, their interes: naving helped bring to a head a ma ter that has been under discussion for a long time, not only in Connecticut, but in other states. He wants Plain- vilie to get full credit for its service, ant suggestions, which if adopted in tnis state, may be passed on to other slates, t.ken up by the A. LL. A, and really be of assistance to the whole driving public_everywhere. The Public Utilities Committee was also asked to take up with the Fire Commissioner the quéstion of the fire alarm signal, which does not work. The idea is to find out whether the s.gnal itself gets out of order or whether it does not work because of lack of steam. It is self-evident that as far as the results go, it makes no difference which of th: two reasons is the cause of failure of the fire alarm to function. As far as the re- sults to the town go, it akes no dif- ference wheher the stea mpressur is insufficient, or whether the signal defective. “At any rate, there has been a lot of trouble in sounding the fire alarms and somethinz should be done to as- sure immediate signals,” the cham- ver says. The Public Utilitles Committee was asked to get from the New Haven road a copy of their orders concerning op- eration of gates at crossings. The zates in Plainville are not operated after 9 o'clock in the evening. While it is a fact that no trains are sched- uled to run after 8 o'clock on Plain- ville tracks, yet occasionally some einergency trains may be run. It is, therefore, with this in mind that the Tublic Utilites Committee will get a copy of the orders, and investigation may be made as to whether anything can be done. Two applications for membership were received and accepted. School to Open. Everything is now completed for the openinz of the Plainville Grammar school next Wednesday morning. All repairs have been finished throughout the building and the school is in ex- cellent condition. A large enrollment is expected this term. All pupils en- tering school for the first time must present their birth certificate. There will be no pupils admitted under five vears of age. Pupils who were en- rolled in the school in June must pre- sent their promotion cards on the first day that they may be directed to their respective rooms in order. Pupils coming from other towns must pre- cheir transfer cards from the These rules will sent school last attended. be str.ctly enforced because of the crowded conditions existing in the school. All teachers arc requested to report at the teachers meeting Tues- day called by Principal Orrin L. Judd. Postoffice Tiours. The following hours will be observed at the local post office Monday, Labor Fox’s — Saturday Day: Stamp window will open at 6 o'clock in the morning and close at 11 o'clock in the morning. War and Thrift Stamp window will be open from 7 until 10:30 o'clock in the morn- ing. Registry window from 6:30 o'clock until 10:30 o'clock in the morning. There will be no money orders issued and the city delivery will be in the morning only. There will be no rural mail delivered. Struck by Auto. Harry Turner, son of Mrs. Wallace Beach of Whiting street, is suffering from bruises and cuts about the face and body as a result of being struck by an automobile Wednesday night. The accident happened when young Turner was riding his bicycle on Park street. He was struck with such force that he was thrown to the ground in a semi-conscious condition. The driv- er of the car failed to stop and ascer- tain the extent of the lad's injuries. Turner was fortunate in escaping with what injuries he did as the car was traveling at a rapid rate of speed when he was struck. Sessions Closes. The Sessions Clock company at For- estville closed its doors until Septem- ber 12, when it will operate again. This will mean that several men of Plainville will be thrown out of work. This is the second shut-down of the summer at this plant. The officials, however, are confident of better times soon and are looking forward to in- coming orders that the men may put in longer time. “Dollar Day”’ at Church. A novel stunt will be held at the A. M. E. Zion church this Sunda when ““Dollar Day” will be observed. An effort will be made to raise suffi- clent funds to pay off some of the standing bills of the edifice. Profes- sor J. 8. N. Tross of Livingston col- lege at Solisbury, North Carolina, will be the principal speaker and will speak on some interesting subject. John C. Baker of New Britain, chair- man of the board of stewards, is in charge of the “Dollar Day” and is ar- ranging the program. There will be special music and a soloist coming from Philadelphia, will be heard. Rev. E. F. Barrows, pastor of the church, is looking forward to a successful ser- vice Sunday. Plainville Briefs. Selectman Willlam J. Johnson is havine a gang of men employved in cutting the branches off trees which overhang the roadway and sidewalks. Mrs. Mary Todd, employed at the Plainville Hardware Manufacturing company, injured the index finger of her rignt hand in a press while operat- ing it. The finger was amputated at the first joint by Dr. Lawrence H. Frost. The state police-are working on the robbery which was committed at By- ington's Drug store Monday night, The Plainville A. C, will have Goebe in the outfield at the game with Manciester at Allen's Field tomorrow afterncon. Lord or Phelps will do the pitching’ while Kilduff will be at the Miss Ethel Reubens will return to New “ork tomorrow after being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 1. J. Birnbaum of Broad street for the past week. Miss Maude Miller, who has been visiting relatives at Torrington, has re- turned to her home on Church street. John Wade, Jr., has moved from Whiting street to Bristol. Miss An- toinettz Barnes of Bristol, will move into the home vacated by Mr. Wade. William Vance of East Broad street, is visiting relatives at Stratford, Conn. Malvina Hiscox of Bicycle street, is spending a short vacation at Pittsfield. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Bagely, mother of Mrs. Stanley S. Coates. Mrs. Bageley had lived in Old Orchard, Me, but was a Whichever you choose it will be the BEST you ever tasted "SALADA" BLACK TEA|]|MIXED TEA Just enough green tea to make the blend delicious. st e, finest gardens, former resident of Plainville. The body will be taken to New Britain for burial. Night School, $5 per month. Con- necticut Business College, New Britain —advt. MAPLE HILL Mr. and Mrs. F. Irving Rogers of New London, Conn., spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Skin- ner. iflu Helen Hare has returned from Tall Pine Camp, Bennington, N. H., where she spent the season. Peter Mansfield and Miss Mary Mansfield are at their home on Golf street after several weeks' stay at Becket, Mass. Miss Ethel Triebert entertained a party of young ladies at her home on Ridgeway street last Friday evening in honor of Miss Myrtle Nordstrom, whose wedding to A. Van Veen of Hartford, will take place Sept. 17. A kitchen showed for Miss Nordstrom was the main feature of the gather- ing. E. J. Skinner and family have been spending a week with Mrs. G. E. Root at Canoe Harbor, East River. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson E. Mann and Miss Mildrel Mann have gone to Boston, Mass., for over Labor Day. Miss Mann will spend the ‘week fol- lowing at a nouse party at one of the shore resorts. —_— Herbert Olmstead, Mrs. H. B. Olm- stead and Miss Gladys Olmstead will spend the week-end in Stamford, Conn. C. L. Olmstead and family have 5.00 $5.00 GREEN TEA A Revelation in Greea Tea. Pure, transiucent and so Flavory. gone to Montgomery, New York, over Labor Day. iss Mabei Smith of Johnson str¢ spend the next two weeks Mass. will Swampscott, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fox and fal ily will motor to East Orange, N. to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs. L. B. Banford and “Billy” turned Wednesday after a month Pine Orchard. Morris Nordstrom was discharg| from the Hartford hospital tod greatly improved in health. One night recently, someone tered Jonathan Hart's garage and considerable damage to one of Hart’s cars by cutting the cover. Miss Beatrice Moody returned wi Mr. and Mrs. Moody from their to Washington, D. C.. and vicinf Many places of interest were visi including Gettysburg. Miss Mod spent a few days with her pare] before taking up her duties at government hospital at Allingtown. Ralph Tower of North Adai] Mass., and James Skinner left afternoon for Mr. Tower’s home. will take several motor trips toge including the Mohawk Trail. Sunday F. N. Tucker, Newton Linville Tucker and Miss Zoule Tucker and Miss Emma Bell will tor to Peterboro, N. H., to the S gent school camp. Miss Tucker remain at the camp for a month wh the members of the camp will g0 to the Sargent school in Bost The other members of the party drive to Boston. Miss Bell will rem in Boston and Mr. Tucker and will visit points of interest aros Boston. $5.00 YOUR LABOR DAY OUTING ‘Will not be complete without Pictures to recall the good times by. For the best results they should be developed by Ohrnstedt. Mrs. Kceney, 232 South Main street, won the five dollar photo finishing ticket this week. Ohrnstedt’s 244 MAIN STREET. K : H $5.00 p——$5.00 s—5.00 Look for your name next Friday. Photo Shops : : 69 ARCH STREET. Big Factory Price Reductions on Electric Washing Machines Genuine New Thor Electric Machine No. 25 Galvanized Swinging Wringer Washing $ 1% Prices on All Models Greatly Reduced Pre-war ard ices on the genuine Thor, the stand- ng machine of America, again pre- vail. All machines are new, not surplus stock. da; are going through a fac! has never closed down. %gd oy nd they are being made even better than before because of impro maternials. ing conditions affecting ery machine bears the Hurley labor and guarantee. All new prices are standard fac- tory prices now in force. Buy Prices have struck rock bo! should not be without a Washing Machine. Puts Machine in Your Home Pay Now! wait longer.Now is the time, and your home hor Electric Don’ ¥ oot only this small amount down and the machine is yours for your next wash day. ments for the rest. Easy monthly pay- Authorized Thor Dealer THE SPRING & BUCKLEY ELEC. CO. 75-77-79-81 Church Street Tel. 2240