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SPECIAL SALE OF NEW SPRING DRESSES AT A MOST REMARK- ABLY LOW PRICE THE VERY NEWEST IN FROCKS FOR WOMEN AND MISSES. FINEST SILKEN FABRICS IN STYLES THAT ARE FORERUNVFIN OF THE COMING $35 each DRESSES FOR EVERY OCCASION—D resses for street wear, for afternoons, for din- SEASON'S MODES, OFFERED FOR YOUR CHOOSING ner and for your southern trips. Beautifully Made of Flat Crepe, Canton Crepe, Georgette, Satin Canton, Printed Crepe, and other desired fabrics in all the newest Sipring colors ncluding navy, black and brown. The Unusual Range of Sizes give selection for the Miss, for the: women of regulation build as well as for the stouter ladies. Made to sell at $45.00 to $65.00 each. You have choice of any dress in this collection—$35. Berlin News_ WILLIAM H. GIBNEY OBSERVES BIRTHDAY Prominent Citizen of Berln Is Years of Age Today C. E. SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY ' College Quartet to Bntertain — Ken- sington C. E. Society is 40 Years Old—Board of Relief to Begin Scs- sions in February—Other Items, William H. Gibney, one of the most prominent of local men, is quietly ob- serving his 64th birthday at his home in: Berlin tday. Until 1916 he was active in politics. He served as first selectman from 1003 until 1916 and held many offices in the town and was prosecutor in court, During his entire career he has been a staunch supporter of the republican party. the greatest hardware centers in the world, while Berlin, the original town, has a population of about 4,500, Berlin, however, has its factories also. The American Paper Goods Co., the Berlin Construction Co., the Prentice Manufacturing plant, the Stanley Cherical Co., the Mosel Manu- facturing Co., and a large number of brick yards, Berlin Congregational Boys' class at 10 o'clock. Morn- ing prayer and sermon. at 10:45 o'clock. The subject of the sermon to be delivered by the pastor is: ‘The Hope of Reward as a Life Motive, Sunday school at 12 o'clock. Men's class at 12 o'clock in the community house. The pastor's training class will meet at 3 o'clock in the chapel. This is to be the first meeting of the group and much interest is being taken in the idea. The Piedmont college quartet will sing at 7 o'clock. All arc welcome to this concert. Kensington Methodist. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Morn- ing worship at 11 o'clock. Evening service at 7 o'clock. A meeting of the Junior League will be held Mon- day afternoon at 4 o'clock. St. Paul’ Morning services will be held at § and 10 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Brennan being in charge. Kensington Congregational. Morning worship at 10:45 o'clock. Sunday school at 12:10 m. The an- indeavor meeting | Plainville News LOGAL GOUPLE ARE MARRIED 19 YEARS Mr. and Mrs, Arthar J, Dame (uietly om_n_e A_nnlnrsuy SEXTON OF LOCAL CHURCH Athletie Club to Afmiliate With ¥, M, ©, A==Gas Pipes Frosen in Town— Dreaks Alley Records — Church Notices—Plainville Driefs, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur J, Dame‘of Dank street are today ecelebrating their 18th wedding anniversary at thelr home, They were married’ 19 years ngo today in Cohoes, N, Y., by the Rev, Michae!l €, Guvin, pastor of the chureh th Shortly after that they came to DPlainville where they have recided to the present day, They have had five children to bless the union, Mr, Dame I8 employed as sexton of the church of Our Lady of Mercy here and is well known to a large circle of friends, Sport Meeting, The meeting held In the town hall Iast evening for all those who are interested in the furtherance of sports In Plainville, was not as largely at- tended as was expected, Those who were present, among whom was about 20 boys, decided to uifillate with the Hartford County Y. M. C, A, and for that purpose, have decided to plan to form a branch of the “Y" here in Plainville, A junior group was start- ed last night from among those pres- 'nt, but it is not known definitely yet ther there will be a senior group of boys started in town. Anothe neeting will be held in the town hali again next KFriday evening at which representdtives of the Y. M. C. A. will be present and plans will be made tc arrange a schedule for the coming season, MADE OF THE MADE TO SELL AT $45.00 TO $65.00 magnate. to take care of the children. His re- quest was denied by the court, but it was agreed to let the man see his children once a month in the office of the probation officer in New Brit- ain, provided that he pay the cost of transportation. The Coal Situation. The coal situation in town is be-. coming more serious every day. Nothing but soft coal has come in to the local yards during the past few weeks and a shipment that was ex- pected to arrive has not got here yet. One carload of coal from a boat which was expected to arrive in New Haven will not come to this town, as the boat earrying the fuel was di- verted to Bridgeport and it is not Known if any coal will arrive here in the near future. Acute suffering trom the lack of it is reported from various quarters. Plainville Briefs. The condition of Thomas Taylor of New Britain avenue is reported as improved. The condition of Willilam Green of Whiting street remains unchanged. James Marino, proprietor of the W local grocery store, is confined to “his home with an attack of grip. Brock-Barnes Post, American Le- gion will meet Monday night. Today is the last day of our discount sale, which sends Saturday hight, Jan. 20th. Dry Goods, Men's Iurnishings, IFootwear and Fioor Cov- :rings. H. A, James.—advt. ror sale—Gaus neater, nearly new, P. D. Bassett, 145 We Main St.— | 1dvt, a week's illness, born in Gas Pipes Frozen. Employes of the gas company were yusy this morning searching out rlaces where the service had been cut »ff because of the pipes being frozn. heir service had heen stopped en- rely and many other offices that are ependent on the gas service for the reater part of heat, were without qat service this morning. The men vho were working on the pipes, ex- ected that they would be able to lo- :ate the trouble in short order. SOUTHINGTON NEWS B E. Bach of Bristol, whose name ~as spelled Bashan in last night's “Herald,” not satisfied with smashing he alley record at the “Ideal” alleys, ilart's new place on Whiting street, Thursday evening, set up a new mark 2f 136 last night, breaking his own ecord for high single string. Loca’ bowlers are out to beat this mark, .f possible, and many attempted it ast night. DBach is employed at the of Arvada, Col., Mrs. O. at their home on Wilcox avenue. A large crowd attended the fashion dance and social given. o Athletic hall last evening. The v cefpts will be given to the Village In. provement societ D. D. Stocking of o'clock, Rev. Local Couple Divorced—Demonstrate Voting Machines—RBasketball To- night—Notes. ' in Interior, Judge William M. Maltbie granted in a divorce to Grace Harriet Burgess For Conn.: Carlson of this town in the superior court in Hartford yesterday, after evi- | 2 3 dence had been given that the hus- [ Standard Steel &"d"f:z:::"" s band had deserted the wife. i rhu;c;;J;nuary' 3§ 10 Mea, Caviaon testinied that she mar-| e Ly oo iCe 0t 10145, Bommumlt ried Leslie Raymond Carlson on TS e, October 7, 1917, Soon after that hef Sehvc® G o 8 N8 O o worth was drafted and went to Camp I)n\-, I:ng"):o bhs T e o e the armistice, he told her tiat he had ';,";;‘r":ih"jh“ Freedom Which Comes LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONS t back t ) 3 i = T e r Pt Gettysburk, P4 | “plainville Daptist chareh—10:45 [ Loague of Women Voters Adopt Novel e had deserted the service, Later| “ M. “The Answer to an Appeai”| Method of Presenting Program on, she heard from him in California | ¥ill be the pastor's theme; Sunday | porerord, Jan. 20, - Legislative and he stated that he did not intend | ‘hool will follow the morning Serv-| yncheons will be the medium through to come ‘back to her. He instituted | €5 8 P. m. Young People’s service: [ypioy the Connecticut' league of nroceedings fof divorce in the Cali.|? P- M. the pastor will speak onjwomen Voters will present its legisla fornia courts, but whn‘| she went to “'"‘DHH"F for ;,‘.‘F:e“?m"k T]‘"'_"" ive program, it was announced to contest the case, the proceedings were | 13 _evening at 7:45 o'clock praver|yay “The plan follows somewhat tha Aropped. She was granted the divorce | MeetINE: >f the cambric tea parties of the day 20% land Sunday; south winds. Maine. Pleasant sippi ‘valled and 1 Watertown, lived in this city since 1868, She is survived by three sons, W. I, Doolittle of this city, Middletown, Conn. M. Hosford of Miss A. F. Doolittle of this city, Mrs. H. N. Lockwood of this city, and Mrs. | Sixteen grandchildren and seven great- -grand children survive also. The funeral will be held from her late home on Monday afternoon at 2 Henry W. Maler, pastor! of the First Congregational will officiate, and interment will be in Fairview cemetery. warmer; John D. Rockefeller is spending the winter months at hi; es- tate at Ormond, Fla. This is the most recent picture of the oil| Boy Scouts, patriotic organizations, Mrs. Sarah Doolittle Dies at Age of Mrs. S8arah Doolittle, aged §5, wid- ow of David Dodlittle and one of the oldest residents of New Britain, died at her home at 68 Hart evening at about 9 o'clock foilowing Mrs. Doolittle was but has Conn,, + four Simsbury, THER REPOR}) {Rain 2 The Coast and Possible Snow ! is Prediction. Rain on the coast and rain or snow in the interior tonight fresh cast to Conditions: The area of high pres- sure which was over the Lake region vesterday morning is now central over pre aiis T along the At'antic coast with cloudy | 30 o'clock in the evening L fand unsettied weather in the Missis- The pressure areis continue to move rap- idly across the country and are caus- jing frequent and sudden changes in the weather and temperature, Conditions favor for this vicinity in- creasing cioudiness with rising tem- perature followed by rain or snow. weather .ake regions, Three More Bids for Comfort Station Contract street last D. E. Doolittle and B. B. Doolittle of daughters, Newington, church, CUMMANIJER IIWPV Ameflm Legion 1o Have Big Time for the Chiel Tentative plans for the reception of Alvin Owsley, nationsl command- er of the American Legion, when he visita New Tiritain on Saturday, Jan. uary 27, include a short parade, & luncheon and speeches at the Central Junior High school hall by Mayor A, M. Paoneéssa, Willlam W. T. Squire and Commander Ow Commander Owsley will arrive in ! this city sometime during the noon hour on the above date, He will be accompanied by State Commander Fdward Kelly and will be a guest at & luncheon including representatives of theRotary and Lions' clubs, Cham« Ler of Commerce, manufacturers, Spanish-American war veterans, G, A, K. veterans, Private Walter J. Smith post, Veterans of Forelgn Wars, and the local post of the Wounded War veterans, After the luncheon the Eddy- Glover post band will lead the proces- slon to the school hall for a publie mass meeting. The following pro- gram will be carried out: America—Eddy-Glover post band. Address of Welcome—Mayor A. M, Paonessa. Introduction—Post Commander W. "W. T. Bquire, “Americanization” Owsley. Star Spangled Banner--Eddy-Glo- ver post band. Invitations have been issued to the = Commander neighboring legion posts, common council members and the public to attend and hear the national com- mander, Clifford Hellberg and Harry Jack- son were appointed a committee to confer with the schoo! board authori- ties relative to secure the Central Junior High school hall. James P. Rogers, lZdward Ogren, Eliot Burr and Robert . Vance were appointed a sub-committee to arrange for the luncheon. Catholic Priest Intimates That He is Not Goml Ruler for Mexicans, Corpus Christi, Tex, Jan. 20 — Monsignor Ernesto Filippl, Apostolic delegate, expelled from Mexico by I'resident Obregon, was here today indefinitely—the guest of Father Bu- gene Speiss, vicar general of the Cor- pus Christi diocese, Through Father Speiss he said: “The people of Mexico are a good people but, they are under the control of a few men like Obregon."” Y. W t. A. CLASSES, Winter Term Will Begin Next Week .« With First Gathering on Tuesday.. . The winter classes of the Y. W. C. A. will begin next week, according to an announcement made this morning by Miss Gertrude Foesette, Physical Director at that institute. Health and recreative gynasium classes will meet on Tuesdays from 7:80 until 8:15 o'clock in the even- ing. The advanced swimming classes wil be held on Wednesdays from 7 until 9 o'clock, while the swimming classes for women will meet every Fri- day afternoon from 2 until 2:30 | o'clock. The beginners' swimming classes will be held on Friday even- ings from 7 until 9 o'clock. WON'T B INTERVIEWED. British Dcbt Funding Commissioners Decline to Make Statement. New York, Jan. 20.—Declaring that the debt question was too delicate to discuss at this time, the British debt fund commission which has been in Washingon attempting to negotiate a settlement of the British war debt, salled for home today on the Olympic. Stanley Baldwin, chancellor ¢a the British exchequer, and Montague C. Norman, governor of the Bank of England, both paid glowing tributes to the fair treatment they had re-~ ceived from the American press. Mr. Gibney was born in Meriden, |niversary Christian January 20, 1859, and attended schoo. | wil be held at 6 o'clock. in that town, where he lived until he Board to Meet Soon. i was married. The first five ycars ot The board of relief will be in ses his married life he lived in Beckley. | sion in the office of the assesors, Ber- Six children were born of the mar.[lin town hall, on l"‘-‘b:nary 1, 8 1§ riage, Garfield, Morton, Roy, Eari jand 21 from 2 untit 5 p. m. They Howard and Marian. « | win hear appeals from fl?n dn.|ng of For the past few years Mr. Gibne) | the assessors on the list of »lfl!flz. Al has not been active in town politics, | appeals must be made within 20 days although he still take an interest in[of February 1. ¢ Three more bids for the manage- ment of the municipal comfort station have pbeen received, and the City Hall commission will hold a'meetiny prob- ably on Monday to take action. f.ast week the commission opened the oniy bid in its hands at that time, it being | an offer of Roger McDonald and A. Serafin to take over the management of the place provided the city would grant them the concessions and an| ind allowed to resume her maiden| Advent Christian church — Janu-| oore women obtained the right o 1ame of Burgess. ary 21, 1023, Morning service at| groge at which members of the AL 10:45 uc)o’(‘k; .wrgmor‘; subJ:C‘vl "‘“71“ ‘ommittee on woman's suffrage anc " To Be Perfect.”” Sunday school at 12 ¢} vere entertained. The leaguc A salesman of voting machines gave | % ithers were entertained. hi gu 1 demonstration to the local select. |0 clock noon. loyal Workers at 6 p.| i the juncheons wiil have speaker m. Praige and preaching service at 7 \ i i 4 nen yesterday at their regular week- ; soq o] /N0 Will outine the legisiative pro ¥ me y $ p. m., subject, “When We Meet God." | KoK i8N ‘ P ¥ meeting of the workings of the| ' : i £ 7:46 o'clogk,|>ram which is headed a measure nachines. The selectmen will report Thuesday; srenng, e *| ‘or a maximum nine hour day for »ack to a town meeting in the fut priyer mesting. ‘omen in industry. The first lunch . SR 8 In the future.| ™ i, sregational church, ~— January| o7 ' b £ ine is stated that the machines will|. 23, Morni AB6 AL J0IEB RG] L SO (WA for members of 21, 1928, Morning setvice at 1%: - | ~ommittees on appropriations, judi- matters pertaining to the welfare of Berlin. 40th Anniversary The 40th anniversary of the found- ing of the Christian Endeavor society in the Kensington Congregationa church will be ébserved with appro priate exercises tomorrow at 6 o'clock. This branch of the society was on¢ of the first to be formed in New Eng Jand an@ the first in Connecticut, th first 'meeting being held January 23 1483 under the pastorate of Rev. Ar- thur J. Benedict. A special program has been arrang ed and Arthur W. Upson, well knowr lawyer of New Britain, who was the first president of the Kensington so- ciety, will be present to deliver ar address. A representative of the state Christian Endeavor soceity will alsc be present. The secretary will give a sketch of the society's history. A number of people from both Ber. Hn and Kensington are planning tc attend. Berlin Entering 73rd Ycar The town of Berlin is now entering upon its 73rd year as a separate town In May, 1850 the general assembly at Hartford passed a resolution which gave New Britain, then a section of TNerlin, the right to withdraw from the town and organize itsell into a township. A special meeting was call- ed in Beriin in July in order to make various changes in the town regula- tions. The meeting was held in the old Congregational meeting house in Kensington. William Bulkiey first selectman anl Ira Cole' was sec ond selectman. After the meeting Shubbard Risley Lecame first salectman, with Edwin Barnes and Albert Norton as second and third selectmen, respectively. Al- fred North became town treasurer. Since that time the scction of Ber- lin known as New Britain has grown to be a city of 60,000 people, one of The members of the board of re- lief are William €. Shepard, Willard 1. Alling and William H. Webster. To Hold Ball. The Italian society of Kensingon will hold its annual ball this even- ing at Foresters' hall, Kensington. A South Manchester orchestra will fur nish music for this affair, which promises to be a success. N Granted a Divoree. Anelva Merwin White of Kensing- ton ,a trained nurse, won her suit for divore~ against William 8. White in the divorce court in Hartford yester- day afternoon. Her charge was de sertion. She was married to W. hllf' on Oc- tober 10, 1917. He left her a couple of times before he finally sent for her to join him in Cieveland, Ohio. She did so, and he left her there in March, 1919. She came home and when the required time had elapsed she suad him for divorce, alleging de- sertion. Judge A decree yesterday and allewed her to resume the name of Merwin. Her lawyer was 1% E. Bollman. Ttems of Intevest. In the neighborhood of 100 people attended the dance in East Berlin last evening. Henry Hubbard of New York city is visiting his grandmother, Mrs, Hubbard of Hudson strect. A large sleigh party from Crom- well stopped for refreshments in town last evening. rast Berlin Ttems jabriel's church tomorrov, school will be held at 10:15, followed by regular morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock. Dr. For rest of New Britain will have charge of the services, The services at the Methodist church Sunday are as follows: Regn lar service at 10:45, followed by Sun day school at 12 o'clock and Junior league at 3, Epworth league at 6 and evening service at 7.30 o'clock Rev, A. . Fuller will have charge of ithe services. Olof Benson has been doing jury duty in Hartford for the past week The meeting of the Willing Work crs, which was to have bean held ye terday afternoon at the home of Mre Werdelin, was postponed until next “riday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. .. Cogswell have been untertaining guests from out of town | Beypt. thie granted the| l I a0 ‘est about $8560 each and three will ¢ needed here, The cost would be iose to $3,000, m., subject, “Action a:ld Inaction;"” ciary and lahor . church school at 12 o'clock noon; e - Hehiybiole. dlass Al atHe L EAIRSTARS WANTED: A REAL GIRL The Southington Kacoys will stack | 2P% . gl oll «"Ismr:\y: r:ho':?f TR p against the Brooklyn A. C. five of | *poteien Mistions. Men's Drother- | Ml He Finds Who He Wants, Prince ’ Foreign Misslons i of Wales Will Not Marry. vaterbury in the Town Hall this eve- hoed meeting Thursday evening at ) ‘ng. A preliminary game will be7.30 g'clock. Charles H. Norton will| New York, Jan. 20.—Asked why the layed between the Tewis High school | gpeak on “The Needs of Plainville,” | P’rince of Wales does not marry, the eam and the Roxbury second team.| . Episcopal church of Our Saviour--|Rev. Albert Victor Baillie, dean o tancing will follow Third Sunday after Epiphany. Jan-| Windsor, who zdvises the British roy. uvary 21, 1923, 8 a. m., Holy Commun- [4! family in matters purely spiritual, ion; 10 a. m,, church school; 11 a. m,, [ »miled before he 2nswered: morning prayer; 7 p. m, evensong. “He hasn’t tfound the girl. The rector invites communications for | iot come along yet.” the next issue of the paris leaflet. With that answer goes the age-old These should not reach him not later [ ‘heory—and largely practiced too - than Monday, Janvary 22. hat the princes married the giris se Advent Christian Notes. ected for them by their country” | Evangelist T. F. Glendenning of | tatesmen. Burr Oak, Towa, will hold a cam- “That day is past,” said the dean paign at the Advent Christian church! ‘and when the Prince of Wales mar. Rev, from January 30 to February 11. ries it will be a love match. He has | oo At the Community. Ween trave'ling a great dea! and per- Miss Doris Cooke of Bristol and Wil- [ haps is a bit rest'ess and unwilling tc liam B. Ryan of New Britain were | settle down as yet.” the prize winners of the Prize Fox Trot given at the Community theater last evening. There was a large at- tendance present. Loyal Temperance Notes, members of the Loyal Temper- Union will meet Sunday after-| (roon at 3 o'clock in the Town hall. At this meeting the badges will be passed out, and all members are re-| quested to be present, New York, Jan A nade pic | W. €. T. U. Meeting. ure of Isabel Cohen's, an American | e local branch of the Plainvilie | riist, has been roimsed a honxipg .1 W. C. T. U. will meet at he home of the annuai prize axhibition of the na. | Mrs . Gridley at the corner of ional arts club. Miss Colen in con ; Broad and Whiting Streets, Tuesday Arming the report of the rejection |afternoon at 3 o'clock aid she thonght it would be improp- | Request Refused. er for her, as a member of the club| A case of loca! interest was tried to make any comment about if. &he |0 the superior court in Hartford be- added that she did not consider the |fore Judge Haines yesterday, wherein picture ohjectionable. Tt is under. Bernardino Marganeiii, formerly of stood it was denied a pace hécanse this place, requested custody of three some of the members obiected to the |of his six children. A few weeks ago placing of nudes of large size in a Marganelli's wife was divorced from amall ghllery. ‘him and at the same tima she was, B given the custody of their six children, | HARDING STILL CON NED 11t was stated vesterday that Mrs.| Washington, Jan. 20.—~Although his Marganelli left her husband when|the New England Mutnal Life Insur- condition was showing marked im-[they were living here and since that|anee Co. of Poston, has received provement President Harding, who [time, her whereabouts has not been | word from the company that he is las been confined fo the White House | known to the husband. Counsel for'asgain leader in Connecticut. Mr. for several days with an attack nv’\{u Marganelli yesterday stated that|Crona's record stands as unusual grippe, was advised to remain awa- | Marganelll often threatened his wife ameng insurance men as he has set tyom his office by his persénal physi- i while they were living here and de-|the pace in the state for the past nine ¢ian, Brig. Gen. Sawyer. scribed him as dangerous and unfit’ consecutive years, rejected. Mrs. Bertelle Mann and Miss Tdel- he i) fte Brewer of Summer street and Irs. Frank Upson of North Main treet, lert today on a trip around the vorld. They are members of a party hat will join Clark's cruise aretnd the world. The trip includes stops at Tavana, through the Panama Canal, donolulu, China, India, and = Catro, She har means of defenze Ruses or poisons WINS A, O, the winner of a W, A appl were received at Harty tions Miss Ag inn is confined to her wome on Place with a severe attaek of the grip. Miss Isabelle Kelley, who is sojourn- ing at the home of her mother, Mrs. Elen Kelley of Kden avenue, is re- ported as being much improved in| nealth. FATHER DENTED CUSTODY OF HIS SIX CHILDREN See, Them Once a The ance Marganelli May Art Work of l-nb«-l (‘nlu-n. Amerie Month—Wife is Not Required to Not Permitted in New Make Known Her Address. In supsrior court vesterday after-| noon, Bernardino Marganelli, whose wife vecentiy secured a divorce, was denied an apblication for the custedy of his six children. The court ruled that he may see them once a month in the office of Probation Officer iZdward C. Connolly. The court also ruled that Marganelli must pay the expense incurred in bringing the, children to the office, and that his former wife need not make known {her address to him. CRONA LEADS IN STATE. Pets- Crona. local representative of annual fee of $6,000. last night fo!lowing the the SEEKING FOR CURE Washington, Jan. | the War department as to the pos- sible use in war of botulinus bacillus, discovered in connection with deaths resulting from the ecating of ¢ertain| preserved foods, drew a 3 against all H. PRI?E. Thomas Glynn of Staniey street was | tournament held meeting of 0. 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