New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 1, 1923, Page 7

Up to and Including Sept. 5th 'Store Closes Wednesdays at Noon. Hartford's Shopping Center: OUR RUG SALE ‘Unusual Impertance IS OF because it embraces some of Whittall’s high grade Rugs, which we are permitted twice a year to sell at ‘close out rates. ’ ited we advise early selection, 9x12 Whittall Anglo Persian Rugs, slightly shop- 3 only, sale price $135. 9x12 Whittalls Teprac Wilton Rugs, slightly shop- 5 only, sale price $90.00. worn, restricted price $155. worn, restricted price $105. 06x9® Whittalls Teprac Wilton Rugs, slightly shop- 3 only, worn, restricted price $68.00. $57.50. . 9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs, regular price Sale price is $37.50. 9x12 Worsted body Brussell. | for $49.50. 8-3 x 10-6 Worsted body Brussell Rugs, regularly priced at $54.00, Offered at this 8-3 x 10-8 Seamless Axminster Rugs, regular price $60.00, for $52.50. Regular price $57.50 $85.00. sale price $60. $148.50. .| $140. sale for $45.00. at $65.00. tor $85.00, All discontinued patterns and any that are at all soiled or shopworn. 9x12 Whittall Anglo Persian Rugs, slight defect, restricted price is $155.00. 8-3 x 10-6 Whittails Teprac Wilton, slightly shop- worn, restricted price $96.50. 2 only, sale price $105.00. 4 only, sale price 9x12 Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs, regular price 9 Our sale price is $49.50, $45.00. 9x12 Finest Worsted Wilton Rugs, regular price . Our sale price is $115.00. 8-3 x 10-6 Finest Worsted Wilton, regular price Our gale price is $110, 0x12 Seamless Axminster Rugs, regularly priced Our special price $55.00. 9x12 Seamless Wilton Rugs, regular price is $97.50 8-3 x 10-6 Seamless Wilton Rugs, priced regularly at $95.00, offered special for this sale for $79.50. Each and every one a wonderful bargain of which you should take imm'ediate advantage and you will benefit greatly. | | | | | | | | | | % S e MISS GRISWOLD T0 cided as to whether or not he would again seek the position. He stated that his friends are anxious to have him throw his hat into the ring, but as to whether or not he will, he will leave for the future to decide. Mr. Carter said that the past year employed at Raymond Warren the of Kensington, American Paper Goods company, is enjoying .his vaca- tion, East Berlin Items Miss Alma Kramer of Clinton, Mass., is spending a few days as the ; wood and Thomas, grocers, located in | { street, Plainville. lairwi s | L. A, THOMAS SELLS INTEREST IN STORE 11l Health Given s Reason for Re- | tirement From Partnership JRMES FORAN SUCCEEDS HIN | Ratcliffe-Grooman Engagement An- | nounced—Mrs. Clara Alford Case | Dies in California—Return From Automobile Trip—Briefs, L. A. Thomas of the firm of East- the Russell block, announced this morning that he will retire from the business on Saturdey. He has sold his interest to James Foran, member of the irm of Foran Brothers on Whiting street, and the new partner will assume his duties on Monday. Mr. Thomas stated that the reason for his retirement from the business was ill health., He has not been in the best of health for a long time and the cares of the busingss are too much for him. He has beeh in partnership with J. W. Eastwood in the West Main street store for nearly two years, the partnership having been formed on Labor Day in 1921. | Mr. Thomas stated that he plans to take a position in the Trumbull Elec- tric Co. for a time until something better presents itself, He has a great many friends and patrons of the store who extend to him their best wishes in his retirement and who hops to see him in perfect health in a short time. Ratcliffe-Grooman Engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Grooman Flanders District, Southington, an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Irene E. Grooman, to Glen V. Ratcliffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ratcliffe of 133 East Main No date for the wedding has been announced. Dies in California Mrs. Clara (Alford) Case, a former resident of Plainville, died Wednesday, July 25, at her home in Pasadena, California. She is survived by her husband, F. C. Case, and two brothers, Ralph E. Alford of [Pasadena, Ca., and Leon P. Alford of Montclair, N. J. Mrs. Case was the daughter of the late Emerson Alford of Plainville, of ILY HERALD, WEDNESDAX;,' AUGUST 1, 1928., erine, Busan and Mary Rooney of Crown street. The meeting of Martha Sewing cir- cle scheduled for today has been postponed until next week, Willlam Eaton of West Main street has left on a two weeks' auto trip to Vermont. Hugh Flood, formerly employed by the Plainville branch of the Bristol Mfg. Co., has taken a position with the Stanley Works in New Britain, Edward Harlow of West Main street is making axtensive alterations and improvements to his home, L Joseph McCarthy has returned to his duties at the Sessions Clock Co., after a two weeks' vacation spent in Washington, D. C., and vicinity. Miss Abbey Usher of Hough street is enjoying a vacation at Short Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warren of Canal street, have returned from a vacation spent at Short Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gwillim left this morning for a short stay at Ham- monassett 8each, Madison, Mrs, George Spencer of West Main street have returned home after spending a vacation at Short Beach. Mrs. John Gallagher of Broad street has returned home after spending two weeks at Ocean Beach, New Lon- don. For Sale—Gas stove $8.00, wooden bed with good spring $4.00, Haviland china set, 40 pieces, $16; 3 black wal- nut hair cloth chairs $1.25 each. In- quire immediately. Mrs. Frank White, C:;rner Broad and Whiting streets.— advt, Clearance Sale—20 per cent Dis- count for this week. Model Shop.— advt, SOUTHINGTON NEWS Health Nurse Resigns Position—En- gagement Announced Miller- Emerson Nuptials—Briefs, Miss Cora Johnson, public nurse for Southington, put her resignation, which has been tendered the board of management, into effect today, She has been forced to give up her work because of ill health and she plans to return to her home. She has proven one of the most ‘capable and efficient workers in the town. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Howell an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mabel, to Ernest A. Miller of Plantsville. Miss Doris Emerson Miller of Milldale will Wednesday afternoon Episcopal church. and Walter be married in St. Paul's When planes land or fal:e off from the U. S S. Langley, navy * plane carrier, the gobs leap for hangs over the side of the deck. them and the water. MUST HAVE MONEY BEFORE SPENDING IT (Continued from First Page) “If the entire council insists upon this job being paved, other wards than the third will find their improvements sacrificed to pay for the job." Asked what he planned to do, May- or Paonessa replied, “T don't propose to go ahead with the job until I can see the money to pay for it. My aim is to keep taxes down for next year and the action of council has disre- garded that alm in spite of my many appeals. b “It's up to council. finance and taxation raises the money to spend on this job, then it's up to| the board of finance. In order to take care of our streets this fall we may exceed the appropriation by $20,000. Where is the money coming from? I understand we are approximately $10,000 in the hole on permanent re- pairs now. g “It has been argued,” continued the mayor, “that if we did not pave Grove If the board of | safety into a rope balcony that Nothing but the rope is between NO RESPONSIBILITY Coroner Mix Finds That Son Misjudg- ed Distance in Auto Accident in Which Father Was Killed. New Haven, Aug. 1.—I%r the death of James Carey, 80, of Waterbury un- der an automobile overturned on the Cheshire-Waterbury highway a week ago, County Coroner Mix finds no | eriminal responsibility today in a find- ing. He says that Edward Carey of Bris- tol, a son who was driving, was inex- perienced and the collision of his ma- chine with another was due to mis- Jjudgment of distance by Carey. The |latter had intended to paks a car parked by the roadside but hit it in- | stead, overturning his own machine |in which Carey, senior, was riding. GOV. DAVIS WILLING. . S | But Possible Candidate for Presidency Is Not Aggressive, Chicago, Aug. 1.—Without actually casting his hat into the ring, Gov. Jonathan M. Davis whose home state, Kansas, is booming him for the dem- ha o has been an extremely successful one James Connors and John Knightly Hill the repairs-would cost between guest of her brother, Frank Kramer, |and was a resident here for many TAKE SUPT CHAIR Kccepts Position Offered Her by School Board of Berlin FAYOR SELECTMAN CARTER Favor Carter For First Selectman— Foresters Plan Entertainments For Winter Months—Other Items of Interest. Miss Mary Griswold has accepted the position of superintendent of the Perlin schools, which has been offer- | ed her by the school board, it was learned this mornihg. It is under- stood that she has sent a letter of ac- ceptance to the board. It is also reported that Miss Gris- wold objected to a $500 cut in salary which the school board proposed to give her. The salary of the former superintendent was $3500 and the beard planned to cut Miss Griswold's salary to $3000, it is said. She strenuously objected to this and wrote a lctter to the board in which she elated that she thought herself to be worth as much as the last superin- tendent. Whether or not the board dealt out tke cut is not known, as the chairman of the board, A. A. North, declined to say anything about the salary this morning, stating that he would wait until thé acceptance of the position had reached the board before he gave out anything | for publication. A meeting of the board will take place Friday evening of this week, at which time it is expected that pre- liminary details connected with Miss QF:“'QM'S new position will be talk- ed over. Building and repairs will aleo be discussed, it is thought, Miss Griswold's work will begin af once, according to word received today. Would Endrse Carter First Selectman George B. Carter, according to men about town, is be- ing boomed for first selectman at the next election by many of the demo- cratic party. These members of the party, besides being in favor of Mr. Carter for another term, have express- el the opinion that the entire demo- cratic_party of Berlin might follow in their footsteps and give the pres- ent first selectman their support. Friends of Mr. Carter have expgess- ed themselves as being in favor of his running for the office again this year, feeling sure that he will get the posi- tion if he goes out for it. Mr. Carter, when interviewed this morning, stated that he had not de- Chocolate Pudding MAKE IT QUICKLY WITH from the standpoint of town affairs. He remarked on the number of old wooden bridges that have been replac- ed by new concrete ones and pointed out the fact that two permanent stretches of road have been bullt, which have been much needed for the past several years, the section of road from Main street, Kensington, to Upson's corner and the new con- crete road connecting the Berlin turn- pike and the Farmington road, run- ning from the Worthington school along School street. Mr. Carter call- ed attention to the fact that expenses for all improvements have been kept within the provisions of this year's budget. The fiscal year ends Septem- ber 1, Those wishing to change their party affiliations will have a chance to do so at the sessions of the registrars on Friday of this week and on August 10. From the other camps in town !ncthing has been heard; evidently they are not up and stirring as yet. It is not known who the democrats | will bring into the field, as it is prob- able that they will not all unite upon bringing Mr. Carter into office again. “It isn't being done in politics,” was the way one man expressed it this morning. Entertainments Are Planned The Kensington court of the Kores- ters of America is now getting busy on plans for activities for the coming | winter. There will be nothing in the entertainment line before - October, but the affairs will continue at in- tervals throughout the season. It was stated this mrning that several nov- elty dances will be arranged and a series of plays will be given at the hall for members of the lodge and their friends. A meeting of the court will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the {hall for action on sevcral items of | Lusiness, Plans are also being made in the court for a big initiation of candi- dates to take place some time in Sep- tember, Number is Changed Those having business with the town clerk are asked to notice that the number of tjge telephone in his of- fice "has been changed from 75-5 to 2373-2.7 Funeral of William Bulkeley The funeral of Willlam Bulkeley was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Berlin Congregational church, Rev, Saniuel A. Fiske officlat- ing. Burial was in Maple cemetery. small Boys Annoying Several people have remarked upon the activities of & crowd of small boys in Kensington, who spend most of their time getting into mischief. Their latest escapade which caused a great deal of comment, occurred this morn- ing at the Berlin railroad station. Several small negro girls were standing on the platform of the sta- tion, apparently waiting for someone. | The boys came along and started to| bother them, finally picking up stones| and hurling them at the girls. The| girls ran and the boys gave chase, still throwing the missiles. The boys were finally stoppéd by a Kensington man, who severely reprimanded them, threatening to have them punished it they did not stog. Items of Interest Miss Norma Bacon has returned from a vacation spent at Indian Neck, | Branford. Miss Cecil Gorman of Kensington has returned from a vacation at Twin Lakes. The Italians society of Kensington will give a social and dance at Forest- ers’ hall Saturday evening Miss Ruth Hubbard will spend the | next two weeks in Maine, Mrs. James A. Williams and daugh- ter are visiting with relatives in Low- ell, Mass. Miss Alfreda Lund of Burlington is spenting her vacation at he® some in lBerlln. at of at of his home on Wilcox avenue. Mrs. Ida Morse has been the guest her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Smith, her home in New Britain. Mrs. 8. Hazelwood was the guest her daughter, Mrs. E. V. Read, at her home on Wilcox avenue Tuesday af ternoon. Mrs. J. R. Belden annd Victor Bel- den have returned to their home on | Wilcox avenue, after spending the past few days at the camp grounds in va Sugenhime have returned Forestville. Albert Lawrence and 8. Marvin | Hazelwood are enjoying their annual cations. The Misses Ruby Nye and Dorothy to their homes in this place after spending the past few days in Deep River. There will be a meeting of the Modern Woodmen society at the Ath- letic building Thursday evening. of hi Some of the friends from this place the late William Bulkeley attended s funeral which was held at the Berlin Congregational church this af- | ternoon with burial in Maple ceme- i tery, Berlin, 3 HELD AS FUR THIEV! Two Other New Yorkers Face New 't Charge in Baltimore Robbery. Baltimore, Aug. 1.—Five New York en who were arrested here yester- | day and charged with being implicat- ed in the robbery July 28 of the es- ta blishment of Samuel Brown, this city, In which furs valued at $55,360 were M betore ‘Western stolen, had a hearing agistrate Johnson at the | District Police station. Three of the men, Willlam Gold- stein, Harry Myers and Adolph Bur- well Spencer, who were charged with th e actual robbery, were held for the action of the grand jury, under $50,- 0 bail. The charge of robbery against Joseph Lieberman and Alfred Scharfman, who stated that they were in di fu charge of conspiracy the fur business in New York, was smissed, but they were held for a rther hearing August 10 on a under $25,000 bail each. Abraham Goldberg of this city, who hauled the stolen goods in his truck, was released on $10,000 bond. He will be used as a state witness. Iieberman and Scharfman denied any knowledge of the robbery, saying th. fu at they came here to purchase the rs in_good faith. You can't beat 'em for service — Herald Classified ads. Thereis n9thing better to relieve that miserable little burn, cut or scratch—that bruise, insect sting, or any of the many other minor hurts that occur daily. “Apply freely but gentlyto the affected surrzce 80 as not to disturb the injured skin, then bandage lightly. This cool, gentle of ot en -’m\ -»-lm‘-i."."...';'.'g'x"r:fl.&' it usuaily stops the burming, throbb ettt yorand et T i in an amazingly short tis “A oon and a blessing as an injury dressing” years. She was an actlve member of of Meriden avenue were each fined $5 and costs in the town court yesterday the Methodist church and a host of friends will mourn her passing. Burial will be in Avos, Conn, but full arrangements are incomplete. Return From Auto Trip Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Hilf- brand of 100 East street, Plainville, have returned from a two weeks’ au- tomobile trip through New York state. They were accompanied by Mr. Hiltbrand's brother from Forest- ville and they report that they had a most pleasant and enjoyable trip. Shed Burned Down A shed in the rear of the home of James Simpson at the corner of Washington and West Main streets, was destroyed by fire shortly after 6 o'clock last evening. An alarm was sent in for the fire department, but the structure was doomed before the firemen arrived. Efforts were di- rected to saving a number of houses and a garage in the vicinity and the blaze was confined to the small building {tself. The damage was very slight. Sprains Arm in Fall Charles Roberts of West Main street, slipped and fell while at work in the factory of the Standard Steel & Bearing Co. yesterday and badly sprained his right arm. Mr. Roberts stated that as he was pass- ing through a room in the shop, he lost his footing and fell heavily on the injured member. He will be férced to keep from work for several weeks. Moving to New Haven Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Foran are moving their home from Church street to New Haven. Mr. Foran was formerly station agent here for the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford rallroad and was recently pro- moted to be general freight agent, with offices in the Yellow Building in New Haven. Mr. Foran's friends re- ¢ that he has found it necessary !Kore(‘h‘m\[.'n his residence, but at the same time, they rejoice with him in his high position. To Leave for South Mrs. Belle Martindale will leave Thursday for her home in South Caro- She has been the guest of Mr. Cooke of Fast Main street for the past month and has decided, to return this week. Woman's Federation Meets The Woman's Federation of Congregational church will hold all day sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Jordan at 38 Park greet tomor- row from 10 to 5 o'clock. The hos- tess will serve coffee and the members are requested to bring a small dona- tion of food for the luncheon. Delegates Elected Mrs. Kunne was elected first dele- gate and Mrs. Warren second at a spe- clal meeting of the lLadies Auxiliary to Brock-Barnes post, American Le- gion held last evening in the post rooms on Whiting street. These two ladies will represent the local auxil- fary at the state conv ention to be held in Waterbury on September 8 and 9. Other matters of routine were dis- cussed. Ladies’ Night Mondoy L. 8. Lagoy, Frank Radcliffe and Daniel Tedesco, a committee planning an entertainment for the reception of the members of Brock-Barnes post, American lLegion and their lady friends, have announced that every- | thing Is in readiness for a gala time after the business meeting during the evening. Delegates to the state con- vention to be held in New Britain in Sptember will be elected and action| will be taken on a change in the by- laws, suggested by Ralph Newell. | Dancing will follow the busincss ses- gion and all members are invited to Lring someone with whom they ean dance. Refreshments will also be served. lina. and Mrs. W. L. the | an Plainville Briefs Rev. Thomas Rooney of Crown, Pa., is visiting his sisters, the Missas Cath< on the charges of drunkenness. They were arrested Monday by Officer Thomas Murph A PN One saloon owner has placarded his windows with the announcement that he will convert his place of busi- ness into a dry goods store. The no- tice has caused general amusement in town because he is going from one ex- treme, wet, to the other, dry. Two others are going to start restaurants, while three others have closed their doors. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stuart of An- sonia, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mullins of North Main street. Miss Irene Flynn, a teacher in the Waterbury schools, is visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Flynn of Oakland Road. Miss Hazel Landin, has resumed fier duties in the Vanity 8hop in Coleman's block, after an illness at her home in New Haven. Miss Ruth Galpin of New Haven is the guest of Miss Gertrude Francis of West Center street, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin have returned from a mobile trip to Maine. Lotz and son week's auto- | Torrington Man Turned Over to N. Y. Officials Torrington, Aug. 1.—John Suthow ski, alias John Smith, is being held here for the authorities at Yonkers, N. Y., where he fs wantdd on a charge of forgery. He had been ar- raigned here on a charge of breach of the peace, but this was nolled in order that he might be turned over to the Yonkers police. G. A. R. Veteran Going to Frisco to See Harding Los Angeles, Avg. 1.—General C. E. Adams, past commander-in-chie? of the Grand Army of the Republic, | plans to leave tomorrow for San| Francisco to present to President | Harding, or his representatives, a flag | as a gift from Los Angeles G. A. R.| men. Before the president fell ill and when his itinerary called for a visit to this city, the presentation was | to take place here. TARKE RACING PAPER SELLER. Hamllton, Ontario, Aug. 1. Phil Strausman, newshoy, was found guilty yesterday by Magistrate Jelfs of vio- lating tie act covering the publication of racing information in Ontarlo. A fine of $500, which the magistratgy was about to impose, was delayed when counsel for the defense asked that judgment be reserved and that a stated case be granted. Oscar J. Drynally of Buffalo, N. Y., editor and publisher, said he had one publication on which Strausman was arrested for selling altered so as to conform with regulations imposed by the Ontario Attorney General's De- $1,500 and $1,600. I don't think it would cost more than $200 or $300. if the $5,000 for paving Grove Hill is spent on that job, then common coun- cil will be taking the money out of repairs on other streets and other streets will have to suffer for it. $10,000 in the Hole “If we are already in the hole $10,- 000 and may need $20,000 more to re- pair side streets, as I think we will, where are we going to get $5,000 to pave Grove Hill? “I am determined that I don't want any department to.exceed its appro- priation except in an emergency, anl if the departments need money that they must go to the board of finance and taxation and sget it before it is spent. If this is not done somebody will hear from me, “The school board realized that there would be need of an additional ap- propriation and applied to the board of finance and taxation for the maney. This was right and is the way it should be done. The board of finance probably will take care of the appli- cation later on. If the common coun- cil wants to spend money for paving Grove HIill let it apply to the board of finance and taxation for the money." SHORTAGE IN YOKOHAMA. Yokohama, Aug. 1.—It costs $175 to shave a telephone installed in this Japanese city, and of the 4,500 appli- cations for instruments on file, only 450 have been cared for since the first of the year. The trouble arises from lack of equipment. ocratic presidential nomination, let it be known in a statement issued here ‘:loduy that he would by no means re- fuse such an honor. | “I have no political ambitions,” sald Governor Davis. “I have gone higher |than I ever anticipated. But, if my | party should nominate me—is there |a man living who would refuse such |an honor? The democrats of Kansas | have made me thelr first choice and |Tam in their hands.” BRIGHT IN NEW HAVEN New Haven, Aug. 1. — The sun shone on the Eastern league pennant of 1922 won by New Haven, as all hoped it would.when unfurled to the Lreeze at Weiss park this afternoon. President: Dan O'Neil made the pre- sentation to Mayor FitzGerald and Manager Bill Donovan, the “fans cheered and New Haven and Bridge- port settled down to a game.” . FOR WILLS-DEMPSEY FIGHT New York, Aug. 1.—Harry Verner and Simon Flaherty, boxisg promot- ers today deposited with a bank 4 check for $50,000 which they said, would be given to Jack Dempsey if he would meet Harry Wills for the heavyweight title before battling Luis Angel Firpo. The promoters declared |they had an option of an arena in | Greater New York that would seat at |ieast 90,000 persons. | Success a Herald Classified ads | eclipse any other two business com- binations. " On Your Vacation + NO PAPER WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE HERALD IT WILL FOLLOW YOU WHEREVER THE MAILS GO FOR 18c a Week CASH MUST ACCOMPANY THE ORDER partment. —————— — COMMUNITY THEATER Wednesday at 8 P. M. - John M. Stahl's Production “ON CLEAR CALL” One clear call to the Night Rid- ers. One clear call from a mother to a prodigal son. A drama you don’t just watch but live thréugh, with Clara Wind- sor, Milton Sills and Henry E. Walthall. CHARLIE CHAPLIN “SHOULDER ARMS’ Prepaid Subscriptions are required by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Consequently we cannot open charge accounts for summer orders. Before you leave for the shore or the moun- tains be sure to order the Herald mailed to you. It will keep you in touch with the news at home while on your vacation. R