New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 6, 1923, Page 7

Plainvf{le_ News WATER G0, PLANS 10 BUILD OFFICES Contract for Two-Story Su‘ucture' Awarded to Fred Beaulieu COMMERCE CHAMBER MEETS BUT TWO DAYS LEFT OF OUR JULY SALE | PRICES REDUCED ON MU CH MERCHAN- | DISE-GOOD CHANCEFOR BIG BARGAINS Victrola80 Most Popular of All Victrola Uprights Knights of Pythias Installation—Ex- pect Prisoner to Arrive Today—Odd Fellows' Notes—To Hold Drawing— WITH EVERY DFPAmmVT OFFERING SPECIALS WE WILL CALL ATTENTION TO A FEW OF THE HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS WHICH ARE MERELY SAMPLES OF THE MANY. THE TWO Plainville Briefs, DAY WILL PASS VERY QUICKLY. SEE THAT YOU BENEFIT BEFORE THEY ARE GONE. -Some Values in Wash Goods made brick The Plainville Water Co. has plans to erect a two-story building on Plerce street in the vacant | lot between the Plalnville Trust Co. and the Grange hall, and the contract | has been awarded to Fred Beaulieu, local contractor. The profiles of the building have been erected and work on digging the cellar will be started as soon as the weather permits, The building will measure 27 by 37 feet. The water company will oc- cupy the first floor with offices and { workrooms and an apartment will be Domestics Pillow Cases, Pequot, 45x38, regular 49c grade 89c each. 72x09 in. Sheets, soft bleach- ed, reinforced, $1.569 value, $1.39, Others 81x99 inch, reg- ular price $1.69 for $1.49 each. Bleached Pequot, 72 inch, regular 66c grade, 57c yard. 81 inch, 72¢ grade, 62c yare, 90 inch, 79c grade, 69c yard. Unbleached Fequot Sheeting, regular 73c grade for 59c yard. The width is 81 inches. 90 in, regular 73c grade, 62c yard. Other widths, all first quality goods, priced proportionately Stockings 0dd Lot Lisle for wear, plain and drop stitch, black, white, grey ana cordo- van, run of the mill of 75c grade for 29c pair or 4 pair for $1.00. Mercerized Idsle, with French clocks, $1.00 value. Black and white only 50c pair. Deposit Novelty Tissue Voiles, 36 inch, red, pink, brown, lavender, yellow, green, black and navy, with white checks, drop stitch patterns, em- broidered dots, and ratine checks. July Sale price 85c yard. | Imported French Ratine—Big assortment of lovely plain shades. July' Sale price 85c yard. Imported Irish Dimities—Good variety of pretty patterns. July Sale price 40c yard. Value 59c. ! 86 Inch Tissue Ginghams—(Checks and plaids, splendid color as- I sortment, 75c grade for 85c yard. ‘ ' Weekly Terms As Low As $2 The Victor Company has exceeded all former standards in the creation of the new Model 80. Has newly designed motor, ball bearing tone- arm, specml reproducer and Automatic Brake. Its low price emphasizes its great VALUE. Order it Saturday—Delivered Same Day PORTABLE PHONOGRAPHS Just the thing for your canoe, camp or summer out- ing. Brilliant tone. Plays all records. Easy to made on the second story. Newton L. Lockwood is the architect. A blank wall will be built next to the Grange hall to act as a fire wall. Bids were submitted by several con- tractors but the figures offered by Mr, Beaulleu were the lowest. The water company now occupies offices in the on West Main Imported French Crepe—Plain colors, $1.25 quality 95c yard. The regular $1.00 grade for 85c¢ yard. Ratine Voiles—Checks and plaids, on white and colored grounds, fast color, 89c. $1.25 value. Mahogany Towels and Crash Bargains e All Linen Huck Towels—Extra large hemmed ones, of fine quality, About 15 dozen to be closed out at 50c each. 'Turkish Towels Reduced from §1.50 to $1.25. From $1.25 to From $1.00 to 75c. ¥rom 76c to 65¢c. From b69c to 50c. From 60c to 42¢. From 42c to 35c. From 39c to 33c. 25¢ and from 25c to 21c¢ each. Unusual bargains. All Linen Hemmed Towels, regular 48c grade, with red or blue border, specially priced 35c each. All Linen Crashes, brown, for 15c yard. crash for glass use for 25c¢ yard. Odd Fellows' block street. Commerce Chamber Meets The Plainville Chamber of Coms« merce met last evening at a regular monthly session. Notice was received from the state highway commissionet that repairs to the street between the trolley tracks on East Main street will be sarted next week. It was voted to take up with the public utilities com- | mission and First Selectman William J. Johnson the-condition of West Main street from Calor's corner to the For- estville line. A committee was appointed with Burton Phelps as chairman to con- slder the advisability of holding an originally priced 75c. women's $1.10. From 29¢ to Bleached 25c yard, also members before thé close of the drive. |from a vacation spent at Hammonas- Berlin News FINES TOTAL §230 IN BIANCO'S CASE Guilty of Reckless Driving and = Transporting Liquor in Berlin NO MENTION MADE OF BRIBE Community Association Starts Drive For Members—Sunday School Will Hold Picnic at Elizabeth Park July 14—Other Items of Interest. John Bianco of Springfleld, Mass., was fined $50 for reckless driving in last evening and a fine of $200 and costs with a suspended jail sentence of 30 days, were imposed on a count of transport- the Berlin town court ing liquor. Bianco was arrested Sunday, cars during heavy traffic. ported that he was traveling at speed of 28 miles an hour just before he was arrested. ‘When the officer opened the door was found. No mention was made during the court proceedings of an alleged bribe which Bianco is said to have of- and the liquor of the automobile fered Prosecutor C. F. Lewis State Policeman Walter Lenehan. It was expected that several other but that of Bianco was the only one taken cases would be on the docket, up. Crash on Turnpike An accident in which two cars were badly damaged occurred on the turn- pike in front of E. E. Honiss’ store this morning shortly after 9 o'clock. An automobile owned by a Hartford license number 17,712 was standing in front of the store while the owner was in Another car bearing the New York license 888,896, came up the hill on the Middletown road at a high rate of speed and fall- ed to keep to the right side of the road, crossing the street and crashing The latter, a the radiator being smashed and the fen- The owner of the New York car started in the dircteion salesman and bearing the the store taking orders. into the Hartford car. new one, was badly damaged, ders being bent. of Hartford to report the accident. It is thought that the New York driver became excited, and could not He narrowly escaped being involved in another crash when he turned to go to Hartford, there being several cars make the turn quick enough. coming along the road. It was suggested that warning signs should be erected about half way up the hill to inform strange motorists of the intersection with the main road. Drive For Members A drive for new members is being launched by the Worthington Com- munity Center assoclation under the The association hopes to secure 300 new direction of Leland W. Gwatkin. A MULTITUDE OF WOMEN RECOMMEND IT The strongest recommendation pos- eible for any medicine to have is the testimony borne by the vast multitudes of women who have used it. It has been proved that 98 out of every 100 women once ill with ail- ments that caused suffering and des- pair have been restored to the joys of health by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Veg- This marvelous over the ills of women, and the letters of recom- mendation we are continually publish- ing in this paper should induce every sound etable Compound. record shows its power alling woman to try it. June 24, on the turnpike by state police- men after he had cut in on several It was re- The association, one of the best of its kind in New England, was formed for the purpose of bringing neighbors in closer contact with each other. The community house on Berlin street has been the center of many of Berlin's activities, The emmbership is not limited, all residents of the Worthington fire dis- trict being members in reality. ‘The drive is for voting members, the pay- ment of §1 annually entitling non- voting members to this privilege. Social programs are outlined each vear and the athletic grounds are open to members during the entire summer, where people may go to play baseball, tennis or other out door sports. To Have Picnic Plans are under way for the annual picnic of the Berlin Congregational church Sunday school, which will be held July 14 at Elizabeth Park, Hart- ford. It is expected that a special car will be chartered from the Connecti- cut Co., to convey the children to and from Hartford. Lunches will be tak- en and a pleasant day will be spent in the open. Town Clerk’s Business Town Clerk Arthur I, Woodruff has recorded the following land transac- tions within the past few days: Walter E. Penfleld has sold to James P. Holigan a piece of land In East Berlin on Penfleld avenue. Alma Johnson Baldwin of Berlin has sold to Timothy Dehan, also of Berlin, a plece of land near the prop- erty of J. Fitzgerald. Florence Griffith has sold to Battls- ta Borzona a house and lot on the New Britain road. Certificate Returned A marriage license has been re- turned ot the office of the town clerk announcing the marriage of Robert Greenleaf Bruce, son of Alexander Bruce of Berlin, and Miss Beatrice Staples, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- lis A. Staples of Mansfleld, Massachu- setts, on July 2, by Rev. A, J. Hutchins of Roslindale, Mass. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bruce are school teach- ers. Will Present Play The play, "Aunt Maggle's Will" which was presented a few weeks ago by the members of the Lo-Hi club ot the Berlin Congregational church in the community house, will be repeat- ed next Wednesday in the parlors of the Kensington Methodist church. Its great success in Berlin led Kensing- ton people to requestits presentation in their section of the town and it is expected that many will avail them- selves of the opportunity of seeing this highly amusing comedy. Items of Interest The Thursday evening prayer meet- !ings at the Berlin Congregational church will be discontinued for the balance of the summer. Howard Damon of Hartford re- turned to his home yesterday after spending Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. Homer Damon, of Berlin. Mrs. E. B. Strong of Middletown has returned to her home after spend- ing Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bushnell of Damon’s Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fitzgerald and family will leave in the near fu- ture on an automobile trip to Virginla. Mrs. Henry Deming has ‘returned to her home in this place, after spend- ing some time in the New Britain General hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fogliat!i and family have returned to their home |in Kensington after a visit with rela- tives in South Manchester. A dance will be held in Foresters' hall next Saturday evening under the auspices of the young Italian people of Kensington. The BSouth Man- chester orchestra will furnish music. “The gang” from the Berlin Con- struction Co. has returned from ity fishing trip in Long Island sound. Since their return people along the shore have been complaining about the scarcity of fish in the sound. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick’' Tomlinsén have returned from a visit with rela- tives in Bridgeport. Theodore Skinner has returned sett Beach. East Berlin Items The library will be open this even- ing from 7:30 to 9:30 o’cleck for the exchange of books. Mr. Anderson and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Remeillet and sons, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Steed of New Britain, and Mrs, Thomas Steed and family of Forestville, spent the holiday as the guest of Miss Georgia Kelsey at her home on Main street. Miss Helen Hodgson of Berlin spent Thursday as the guest of friends in town. The local members of the Boy Scouts will attend a meeting of their troop at Berlin this evening at 7 o'clock. Chester Bunce left today for Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass, where he will spend the next two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart and son, Allen, are spending a few days as the guests of relatives in Unionville, Mrs. Frederick Hubbard has re- turned to her home in this place after spending the past few weeks as the guest of relatives in New Haven. Miss M. L. Casey of New York city is spending a few days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Krauth at their home on Grove street. The regular weekly barn dance and outing either the last week in August or the first in September, the state police will deliver the man apprehended in Augusta, Me,, from Gridley's Garage May 20, northern is said that he had also stolen an- other car in New Haven and both ma- chines have age. quassen lodge, I. O. O. F., which was scheduled for social will be held at the home of Mr, Wolke in West Cromwell this evening and the usual number from this place will attend. Mrs. Joseph Ryan and children left today for Washington, D. C. where Mr. Ryan is now employed and where they will reside in the future. PICTURES ARE RECEIVED Films of Dempsey-Gibbons Battle Reach Chicago — May Be Shown When Censored. Chicago, July 6.—Motion picture films showing the scenes around Shel- by preceding the Dempsey-Gibbons fight there July 4 but not showing the actual fighting between the two boxers were submitted to the federal authorities here today for inspection. It was said that the government au- thorities probably would permit the pictures to be exhibited. HERE FROM WEST Harry A. Burdick of Seattle, Wash- ington, a son of Mr, and Mrs. James M. Burdick of Grove Hill, is spending the month with his parents in this city. Mr. Burdick is a musiclan and is prominent in church musical circles in the western city. On his way east he stopped at Montreal, Thousand Is- lands and Niagara Falls. This is his second trip across the continent. BE PRETTY! TURN GRAY HAIR DARK Try Grandmother’s Old Favorite Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Almost everyone knows that Sage Teg and Sulphur, properly compound- rings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streak- ed or gray. Years ago the only way 4o get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and trouble- some. Nowadays, by asking at amy drug store for “Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound,” you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe, improved by the addition of other in- gredients, at a small cost. Don't stay gray! Try it! No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hajr, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair dis- appears, and after another applica- tion or two your hair becomes beau- titully dark, glossy and attractive. refreshments Brock-Barnes post, American Legion, held on the town lot last week, will be awarded tomorrow members of the post who have tickets still out, are requested to return them |co to Commander John Guidon by this evening. tions. Treasury commemorating the centen- today setting in. taken against lockjaw by the medical authorities, and a statement by many | ge of the doctors says that this year, the | Ce day was one of the most uneventful in the history of the town. the largest crowds to attend an out- ing, will given by this month. Fully 600 persons are ex- pected to be on the special trolleys which will be chartered for the day|. and not all of them will be employes of the factory. outing to be held in three years, the Expect Prisoner Today The local authorities expect that as the person who stole a Ford automobile today, A detail of police was sent into the city as soon as word was veceived that he was caught there. It been recovered. The numbers on them have been slightly altered and for a time, it could not be ascertained whether the local car was one of them or not. It was final- ly discovered that the car was the one that was stolen at the local gar- He will be tried in the local town court upon his arrival here. Odd Fellows' Notes The installation of officers of Se- last night, has been postponed, according to an announce- ment by the publicity committee, un- til a later date. Some of the detalls connected with the affair were not completed in time for last night. The regular weekly meeting was held and were served following the business session. Award Prizes The prizes which were offered by In connection with the society circus evening. All[" New Half Dollars Out. The Plainville Trust Co. has a lim- ited supply of the new half dollars re- cently issued by the United States nial of the Monroe Doctrine. A-large number of the depositors of the bank |pe had ordered them, and several of ce them are left over. Those wishing th them may have them by applying at a the bank. Telephones Still Out. Reports coming in from various number of telephones are still out of | . commission as a result of the violent |y thunder storm which hit here Wed- De nesday afternoon and evening. The repairmen of the telephone vomp.my’ have been working for the past few | days making repairs and thpy expect to have them in commission at an early date. Successful Banquet, The members of Hose Co. No. 1, who attended the banquet in the town hall July 3 night, enjoyed themselves to the limit, according to reports emanating from the committee today. The evening was not marred by a single alarm and the program was|Ov carried out in its fullest extent. Fore- | ™ man Michael showed that he had an excellent grasp on the subject chose for his discourse, but it was with some difficulty that he was | o, stopped after his fifty minutes were| nu up. The members voted the banquet the most success- e Co he| Bt ful held in recent years. I coin Silver Colin Minor Coin Checks, Ca: changes No Accidents Reported. No additional accidents have been reported in Plainville as a result of the Fourth of July celebration. The condition of the three youngsters who | suffered wounds in the hands from e blank cartridges was reported as good | G- without more ; serious effects| Precautions have been Ha Tre Ce Planning On Outing According to latest reports, one of | be present on that, to ba the Trumbull Electric Co. to As this is the first ity under the Hogan, ment made last week. from St. Refreshments will be served after the Mortgage Loans United States Bonds Banking Houee ..,. | Furniture and Tixtures. who attended|Duo from Banks and Ban | United Undivided profits, and taxes Due to Banks and Bankers, carry and guaranteed water-proof. SIX NEW RECORDS FREE 25 138 MAIN STREET “DEPENDABLE MERCHANDIS Four New Records You Should Hear Down Among the Sleepy Hills of Tennessee. Louisville Lou Underneath the Mellow Moon mmittee in charge expects to be busy taking care of all the applica- Dances Discontinued The weekly dances at the Commun- theater have been discontinued management of Andrew according to an announce- There has en a large number of inquiries con- rning the weekly affalrs because ey had become quite popular with certain set in town. K. of P. Installation Pythian lodge, K. of P., will install i ¢ officers in Odd Fellows' hall this eve- sections of the town state that a large ning. The officers, elected at last eek’s meeting, will be ushered into eir respective positions by District puty George Hickey and his staff Elmo lodge, New RBritain. remonies and a social time will be ] Report of the Condition of THE PLAINVILLE TRUST COMPANY At the close of business on the thirtieth of June, 1923. ASSE day $168,47 118,987.86 13,226.00 168.60 s Discounted llateral Loans mand) (time and de- erdrafts unds set Depositors aside for Bavings .. 688,500.70 51.02 142,428.48 46,000.00 3,500.00 7,400.00 106,632.38 2,066.86 ocks and Securities. her Real Estate.... 10 from Reserve Agents States and Bank Notes 14,443.00 633.00 2,867.80 892.26 80.00 $1,2186,248.98 $50,000.00 26,000.00 Total Assets . LIABILITIE pital Btoek . rplus .. “less ‘expenses vings Deposits neral Deposita rtificates of Depos easurer's checks rtified checks .. Total Liabllities ,,.. ¢ Plainville, Conn., July l 1923, | State of Connecticut, County of Hartford, I, A, aforesald Trust Company, do swear that the foregoing st: Treasurer of the solemnly ment 18 true the best of my knowledge and bellef, A. A. MAO_LEOD, Treasurer. A. Mao Leod, Bubscribed and sworn to before ma, this sixth day of July, 1923, RUTH W, RYDER, Notary Publie. held. lodge for the next six months. Plainville Briefs Cards have been received Everett Manning who streams there. force is on a few days’ from his duties. Mrs. Charles F. Nielson and Mr. Nielson's mother. Mr. and Mrs. cester and Boston, Mass. SOUTHINGTON NEWS gagement Erbe—Items of Interest on baseball, can be conducted. son Neale and Harry Wallace. for a number of years. Mr. and M; Walter Haines to Russell Ellis, jand Mrs. Fred Ellis of Milldale. Ellis Mfg. Co. in Milldale. of Bouthington. town and one brother, also of Southington. Rev. MacWallace, pastor of officlate. cemetery. The Misses Anna Nolan, Marguerite Harold Anderson will head the is in Bristol, Vt., stating that he has caught a four and a half pound trout in one of the This is a record for the locality in which he is staying. Frank Hohbein of the post office vacation sons have returned from Simsbury where they visited at the home Frank Ellis and son | left today on a motor trip to Wor- Association To Buy Ball Park—En- Announced — William | A corporation to be known as the Southington A. C. has been formed | here to promote outdoor and indoor sports and to purchase a field where- football and track events The assoclation | will take over the Sand Hill grounds and consists of John J. O'Keefe, Jud- These men were members of the old cor- poration which has leased the grounds The land is now owned by Miss Hattie Owen. Haines Buckland street announce the engage- | ment of their daughter, Miss Bessie | son of Mr,| Halnes is a stenographer in the office | of the Southington Hardware Co.| while Mr. Ellis {s connected with the| Word has been received here of the death in Scranton, Pa., of William Erbe, age 58 years, a former resident He is survived by his wife and four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Neale of Waterbury, Mrs. Minnie Lud- ack of Scranton, Pa., Mrs. Emery Doo- iittle and Miss Augusta Erbe of this David Erbe, The funeral will be held with sarvices in the Bradley Memorial chapel tomorrow aftcrnoon. Plantsville Congregational church will Burial will be in Oak Hill Barney Google. Nolan, Katherine Kennedy) Josle XK. Wiles and Minnie E. Wrinn are spend- ing the week as the guests of Miss Nellie Pease of Tariffville, a former | teacher here, at her cottage at Quaker Hill, New London. Miss Bernadine Brown of Water- bury is the guest of Mrs, M. H. Flyna of Bristol street. Dr. and Mrs. A. Reed observed the 1Cth anniversary of their wedding at their home yesterday. Guests were present from Washington, D. C, Brooklyn, N. Y. and New Haven. CROSS SEA IN 45 HOURS Huge Airship Being Built for Hamse burg-New York Aerial Service An airship to carry 300 passengers on a regular service between Hamse burg and New York, says the London Daily News, is now in course of con= struction. The ship will be more than 900 feet long, fitted with 12 engines of 260 horsepower each, give ing a speed sufficient to make the journey between the two cities in 45 hours. When not in flight the plane is de- signed to float on the surface of the | docks at Hamburg and New York. ICE PATROLS RETURN Halifax, July 6 — The United States ice patrol cutters Tampa and Modoo are returning from the north Atlantia after their season's work. The Tampa . arrived here today and will leave to= morrow for Boston. The Modoc is on her way to Maine waters. SPECIAL ATTRACTION AT WEEKLY DANCE Community Theater TONIGHT Gurley Bros. CHARTER OAK ORCHESTRA A combination of the best musicians in these parts. Return ent for m