New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 9, 1924, Page 7

/ NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEM OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 9 P. M. Saturday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 20th; Monday, Dec. 22nd; Tuesday, Dec. 23rd; Closing Wednesday, Dec, 24th, (Christmas Eve) at Six P, M, " The Acceptable Gift—The Gift of Books Something Everyone Will Enjoy WITH BOOKS AS YOUR GIFT YOU CANNOT GO ASTRAY—We offer a wide selection, suitahle for every age, for every taste, for every purse, embracing the very choice, yer, priced $3.50. “Veron: Herdi, $1.50. “The Little $2.00 ea. 81,75 copy. Ralph Henry Barbour, fo; “Follow the Ball” for § Scouts of the Ohio,” by for §1.75 copy. cian,” by author of Herdi, “The Beacon Hill Bookshelf,” a new series, beautifully illustrated. ‘“Little, Women, Little Men,” by Louisa Alcott; Katy Did,” Susan Coolidge. “Nellie’s Sil- ver Mine,” Helen H. Jackson. of the Rich,” Mary E, Wilder. “The Boy Whaleman,” by George Tucker, But a few of the many. SOME BOYS’ BOOK! “Boy Scouts Year Book, $2.50. With U. S. 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Names of Moore and Hulguist Suggested for Commander's Post | ————— | ARREST DRUNKEN DRIVER | | | Aboug 200 in Attendance At Pomona Meeting—Mail - Moving Slowly— start Agitation Por New School— ~everal Meetings Scheduled.! f Toiton- | uil mecting American lLegion, 2 post, will | id on Thursday evening of this § o'clock at the T. A. B. Officers for the i coming year will be clected. | It is reported that Commander P'asquale Giannotta, wil® has suc- cessfully carried on the duties of leader of the Berlin organization for | the past year, will not seek the office | zain and will not accept it if he is; elected, due to the press of the busi- | ness in which he {s engaged. This! fuct, coming today from one of the | prominent members of the Berlin post, leaves the question of a suc-| cessor to the present commander, open to speculation. Several world war veterans have lwen mentioned, but those whose ames seem to give the most prom- ise are Wilfred R. Moore of nrr\|n1 and George Hulquist of Kensington. Mr. Moore has been one of the most ctive workeérs in Legion affairs for the past several years and it has been largely through his efforts tha the post has staged a comeback, Mr. Hulquist has also done a great doal today promoting the success of Bol- ton-Kasica post. i The' organization now boasts about 40 memberg, This is a great increase over last year, when the mémbership was listed at about 19 | men. The increase has been due to | the efforts of those who worked to | secure new members during the re-| cent drive, Arrests Drunken Driver Carey Hackney, colored, of 25 Franklin street, New Britain, was, arrested last evening by Constahle Enrico Pola of the Berlin police | force on a charge of driving while| under the influence of flquor. He | was locked up in the New Britain | police station and will appear in the | Berlin court tonight. Hackney was driving an autome- | bile In the direction of New Britain and, as he started along the Swamp road, he was moving at a fair rate ! e ____}| NOTICE. The legal voters of the Town of | Berlin - are hereby notified and | varned that a speclal election will | v at A Lall in Kensington, be held in the three voting districts | of the Town on Tuesday, December | 16, A. D, 1824, Then and there to | vote by ballot for a person to fill | a vacancy in the office of Benator in | the Congress of the United States, tor the State of Connecticut for the | remainder of the official term com- | neing March 4, A. D. 1921, | Polls will be open from 6 o'clock \. M, until 6 e'clock P. M. in the vn Hall in the first district, in he Barher Shop east of the rail- voad tracks in the second district wnd in the Athletic Building in the hird district i ARTHUR L. WOODRUFT, | Town Clerk, | Berlin, Conn., Dec. 8, 1924 |iittle outgoing mail, of'speed. A truck, occupled by J. C. Aurthan of Hartford had stopped along the road near the car tracks, facing in the direction of Berlin. Hackney's car Swerved to the left, it is alleged, striking the truck. Lit- tle damage was done, Agitate For School Tt is expected that agitation for a echool house in the Christian Lane district will he started in the near future by residents of that section of Berlin. Tt is their claim that a school would be a safeguard to the many children who must attend the Kensington school at the pi2sent time, crossing the main fighwey several times. Just what will be done is not known, although it is expected that a request for such & building may be fent to the school board. Mail Going Out Slowly 8o far Berlin re come to the realization that mall destined for foreign countries and listant points, in the United States and Canada, should be on {ts way now. The postmasfer’s report that except that bound for Italy has been received. 1t is expected. that conditions this year will be similar to those ex- perienced at other times. There will bh a rush during the last few days before Christinas, with the result that there will be congestion and de- | lay In receipt of packages. Postmaster Sidney M. Cowles of Kensington today issued another plea to residents, asking them to get post cards and packages on so that they may reach their several destinations before the Toliday hacomes present tense. Many Attending Grange Session The sesslon of Pomona Grange at, the Rerlin Grange hall Ttoday was largely attended by Grangers from all parts of the state. It was esti- mated that about 200 persons were | present. The morning session was devoted to the exemplification of the fifth degree, that of Pomona, on a large class of candidates. This afternoon the fourth degree was taken by R large class. Dinner was rved by Berlin Grange at noon ind an entertainment program was to' have been presented after the | husiness of the aftarnoon had been | Kensington: dispensed with. At press time the excrelses had not vet been brought to a conclusion. Mrs, Kretchman of Wethersfield Grange, Pomona lecturer, prepared the program. Invited to Attend Rally Henry C. Deming, chalrman of the republican town committee, to- day stated that all Berlin women are invited to attend the republican rally, which will be held atf the Elks club, New Britain, tonight."Mrs. James D. Tillinghast of Boston, will be the principal speaker of the eve- ning. Visfting in Kensington Mr. and Mrs, Fritz Leigler of Bos- ton are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuerer of the Blue Hills district, Kensington, James W. Woodruft The funeral of James W. Wood- ruff of Berlin, who died at his home on Berlin street Sunday afternoon, was held today at 3:15 the Berlin Congregational church. Roy. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the church, officiated. Burlal was in Maple cemetery. Sorrow was expressed on all sides | —_————— ONIONYVA AVaId — AVASYNHL TIVH JONVHD YvvZved HITHL LV H1008 TTILAY XONVI SHALSIS NVIHLAd Yy ISIA—AEg Aumddoys “sewy Jnoy o( —_—— lents have not | p. m. trem | when 1t was learned that Mr. Wood- ruff had passed away. He was one of Berlin's best known citizens ana was for years an earnest member of the Berlin Congregational church. New Electrio Sign A new electric sicn has been plac- ed in front of Abel's garage on Ber- |lin street. The sign s a large one, | the largest in town, and can be seen | from one end of Berlin street to the | other, ! Court Cases Tonight | 'The case of State Polfceman Rob- lert Anderson s scheduled for trial in the Berlin town court tonight at | 7:30 o'clock. The officer was in- | volved in an automobile accident in | Berlin Thanksgiving eve. Judge | Griswold will be on the bench and Prosecutor C. . Lewls will conduct the state's case. Several automobile cases will be |on the docket, among them that of ! Frank J. Wendt of Wallingford, who is held responsible Yor a flve car| | automoblle smashup on the turnpike Sunday evening. | Choir Rehearsal Tonight | A rehearsal of the cholr of . Paul's church, Kensington, will he held tonight at 8 o'clock at the church, The group will work on special music for Christmas. Junior Sunshine Meeting YTena Corbin branch, Junior Sun- shine soclety of Berlin, will hold a | “Poverty Socfal” in the community house on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Home made articles, food and candy will be on sale and a general good time will be furnished all who attend. East Berlin Items | The local members of the Girl Scouts will attend a nfeeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday after- { noon, The regular mecting of the | Knights of Pythias society will be | held at their hall on Grove street this evening. | In spite of the inclemant weather a large number attended the whist 1social given by the ladies of the Sa- | cred Heart ehurch last evening and |the following were awarded the prizes: Ladies' first, Mrs, Plerpont of | Mrs. John first, Louls Cots of New Britain and consola- tlon, Joseph Frank, Mrs. Leland Rich will entertain at the soclal to | be held next Monday evening. | “The 1adies of the Methodist church will hold their Christmas sale in the basement of the chnrch Friday. Mrs. Florense Morgan ot Hartford,*elo« | cutionist, will be present and give several readings. Miss I V. Anderson of New Brit- consolation, | DeMore; gentlemen's | ‘va at her home on Main street. | Just arrived. Fancy ferns, cherry | plants, Christmas Trees and wreaths, free delivery. Giana & Ronketty, Kensington, Phone 647-15.——advt. IF YoU TELL | | | desco; adjutant, C. O, Cutting; chap- | 1aln, | finance officer, James E. Usher; ex- | ecutive committes, Thomas P. Prior; | news officer, Merton J. Lamb; ath- | 1etic officer, Clyde Brook | at-arms, Steven Bugiel; and service | officer, Martin Foran. ain is the guest of Miss Georgla Kel- | YOUR NAME TLL Plainville News ROBERT CRAIG 1S - HEAD OF LEGION Offcers of Brock-Bamnes Post Elected at Annual Meeting FINED IN TOWN COURT Town Plan Commission Meets—C, of C. Card Team Meets Bristol—M, E. Briefs. Church Notes — Plainyille Robert Craig of Park strect was elected commander of Brock- Barnes post, American Leglon at tho, annual meeting held last evening in the post rooms on Whiting street. Mr. Cralg won out iri a contest with Frank LaVasseur and his election was made unanimous by the post. Mr. Craig has been an agjive workwr in.the affairs of the post ‘since thoe beginning of his membership in it, | and has filled the position of servic officer for the post for several terms. He will assume offl fm- medlately succeeding Harry Fisher who becomes a past commander of the post. The other officers elected to : with Mr. Craig are as follow vice-commander, Frank LaVas second vice-commander, Daniel Te- Rev. Charles 8. Wryckoff; sergeant. | | The annual banquet of tha post | will be held in the post rooms on | December 22 and at the present time, it appears that nearly the_ en-4 tire membership will attend the af-| fair. Fined in Town Court Oscar Tafllon of 112, Divinity street, Bristol, was fined $100 and | costs in the town court vesterday | afternoon on a charge of driving an | automobile while under the influ- |ence of intoxicating llquor by Jus- |tlce T. S. Mills. The justice then remitted $50 of the fine and Taillon | paid $71.06. He was represented hy | Lawyer 0'Connell of Bristol and was | charged with two counts, driving under ghe infinence of Intoxleating | itquor &nd reckless driving and e | pleaded guilty to both. Grand Juror | Witllam Foran, in view of the pleas, | recommended that lenfency be [snown in nis case. He was arrest- ed last Saturday evening near the Forestville town line by Deputy Sheriff B. W. Furrey after his au- tomobile had struck a telephone pole on the side of the road. Town Plan Commission The Plainville town plan commiis- sion held a meoting last evening in the town hall and took under con- sideration, East street. been drawn of the propo and was viewed gy the m evening. At th® next meeting, ar- rafgement§ will be made to hold & |hearing on the streat. The commis- sion also considered New Dritain avenue last evening and this matter will be taken up at future mectings. Willlam Cassidy was chosen as & ymember of the commission [ast eve- ning to fill the unexpired term of Henry 8, Washburn, resigned. Mr. Washburn was forced, because his business takes hom out of town & great deal, to give up his place on {the commission. Officers of the commission were elected last evening for the year and John E. Lamb was reelected chair- man and Wheeler was reclect- cd secretary, An active season of work is being planned by the mem- bers. Team Meets Bristol The card team of the Plainville chamber of commerce will meet a ked team tomorrow night in the chamber headquarters on Pierce street and a great deal of interest is being shown in the match. The sharks of the local chamber have been pru |ticing for a long time and they feel the weight of their responsibility for the good name of the chamber rest- ing heavily on their shoulders Whist will be the order of the eve- ning and a large audlence will be on hand to witness the festivit M. E. Church Notes The A al Christ supper given by the Ladi clety of the Plainville M. E will take place tomorrow, will contlnue during the and evening and suppar served from 6 o'clock on. invitation is extended to of the church to be pr rogram rendered at the cert given for the benefit of th | worth league last evening in he chyrch parlors was of a very high order. It was greatly appre {and many encores were rendered after I menced tts Christmas sale 'R BER Annual Mecting Tonight annual meeting ot I'rederick v No, 14, A1, & A M, will e held this evening in thé Masonie temple on Kast Main street. Officers will be elected und the annual ban quet will b served following business session Warning to Cyclists, dangerous The lodg the ] It an practice for bieyeles on the extremely boys and girls to ride sidewalks of the town and the practice should be discontinued. Recently, Henry Mor- row, while riding a hicyclo on the sidewalk on Linden strect, struck and knocked fo the sidewalk, Ruth Smith, inflieting Injuries which will atn with her throughout the re- mainder of her life. Henry Mor- row was arrested, brought to court, found gullty and was fined $10 and This should be a lcsson to parents and children as well as 1o the boy involved uthor- itles feel that it cessary for them to deal severely with fur- ther infringements of the law. Legion Auiliary Sale. The annual C} American Legio Barnes post will he afterno ning in ren costs, other ristmas sale of the auxiliary to Brock- held tomorrow rnoon and ove the Le- glon rooms, be offered for sals dren's dresses and blouses. Wil be are a lot of chil- In the cvening, e a soclal and danciy The turned into making hoxes for the veter who are still government hosp the state and eountr the Plainville known to all the pitals in this vieinity it 18 expected, will he greeted with a4 generous patronage. g 18 of this sale will bhe Christmas ang of the late patients in the s thronghout The work of iary has hecome hos- proce up war government Recovering From Tlness, Bruee Gilbers of Mountain View iss lowly recovering from a two weeks' iliness at his home, He has heen confined to his bed for that perfod and is guarding against a re- lapse. Sale Ts Finished. The Christmas sale conducted by Mrs. Mabel Freeman and Miss Florence Day is finished and was an immense guccess, They wish to thank their n friends for the interest shown in thelr work. Missionary Society Notes. The Missionary socicty of Advent Christian church the com- in the Simpson store on West Main street this afternoon, Fancy articles and food will be on display and the sale will be continued tomorrow aiso, the procecds going into the mission- ary fund Trial Scheduled Today. of Plainville is schedu e up for disposition in the su- perlor court Hartford today. ina is charged with assault with apon on the person of cndo of Bank street at summer. The cass he local court and o the high- tember term, cor Do in Michael C. his home Iz was tried in Farina was hou er court. At 1 Conlon o Farina. Civil Suit Postponed. The trail of t han ninger is representing suit of V8. Cunnir Willta for ¢ issio lich w lay it postpon Peis Williams tmas Secal Sale, ed because in Plainvi project and appealed to t Seals may Plainville Bricfs, A. Andrews, In has opened a ewton block on Mrs np i and Mrs. Charles 4 from Bost Aniwhere they &t M veeks wi ves it General Lawtor 1 hold a ,regular t. Five rooms utes by in the tro Among the articles to and the sala | nt's family. | 9, 1924, e e T e . 1lock, Plainville, Apply to Mrs, May Wininger.—advt, ved a lot of fresh wal- Rialto Soda Shoppe.— Just r nut advt meats Crossword Puzzle you are what to get nds for Christmas, come to We have the most beautiful se- lection of gifts that have ever had. 1. J. Birnbaum. 8hop early —advt It your puzzied us. we - SOUTHINGTON NEWS i | Kiltonic Post, American Legion, at its annual meeting in the organiza- tlon's hall last evening, elected the following officers for the coming Commander, Harry Cockayne; st vice-commander, William Nel- son; second vice-commander, Rich ard Hurley; adjutant, Randall Fish; | finance officer, A Parker; chap- laih, Ret, H. M. Walluce; executive committee, for 1} Charles | Can, Pl and M. W, Noble; for two y Herman Muus; trustee, William Moor. Retiring Comn; Kenneth Moore presented hix report for the year, showing that the membership of the post had increased during the past 12 months from 133 to 172, He urged that the post support the Boy Scout movement and xu it adopt a troop. He members of the post and | tees for their support yyear and urged sincers cooperation with the American Legion auxiliary. year ler An automobile owncd and operat- | ed by S8am Milesko of Broad street, New Britain, collided with a | |truck driven by James Zarelli of Plainville on Queen street last night. Both vehicles were zed but the drivers escaped injury. Con- stable T. J. Foley arrested Milesko on a charge of reckless driving and his case will be heard in the local court Thursday. No more signs will be allowed posted in front of the town hall, cording to a decision of the select- men, Local societies have been painting and erecting large signs in front of the bullding, ehutting off ac- the view of the light from the oc- ° cupants, Unfon Grange will visit Mad River Grange Thursday night and put on a program of entertainment. | Funeral services for Timothy O'Leary were held at St. Thomas' church this morning at 9 o'clock. Interment was in St. Thomas' ceme- tery. | A fire at the home of Ralph Joy on South Main street last night was estinguished by the chemical squad before much damage had been don Harry Dennison, who was struck by an automobile in Milldale Frid night and taken to the Meriden hos- pital, was discharged from that in- ition yesterday Postmaster Job ested that C and cards be ma le in order that the final rush Bi packages d 68 500N as POS- may be av ages may be marked with stick- “Not to be opened un her similar legen ruck ers readin Christmas" Constable T. J. Foley arrested a| 14-year-old boy yesterday on a f stealing radio tubes from a local store. yy was i charged after he had admitted theft and his perents had paid the stolen agticles. charge o The for “Pape’s Cold Compound” Breaks a Cold Right Up doses break Pleas- to atains no ne or ophates. g 7~ ns use CHIROPRACTIC {s a quick, natural way of curing Disease without Drugs, Consultation Free FRED C. TORKELSON Chiropractor Nat. Bank Bldg. 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Tel. 2008 | Bristol New CHURCH Wiy SENT FRO ITAL Shipment Now on Wag, Exect ¢d Belore Christmas DEMOCRATS WARMING UP Campaign nue W DU Will Meet [Fo Discuss Plans Wednesday Night—Former Gridley Hotel Clerk To Be Tried Yor Thelt March 11 Annou , Oliver Joseph's chur stained g churceh S8 ire exp of the w received will cost about large rose window the edifice b will cost § ven to the c The rose win ws, o urch by parish ioners, low is the of the women of the ish To Be Bronzht Here For Trial Theodore Wondward, former clerk at the G Hotel in ity who suddenly llsappeared the night of March 11 at the time that $108 cin wateh and an overcoat disappeared the hotel, will be brought to this city for trial in ¥ etes a ght ridley this on same an from en he com- senter br cer and will bezzlement. 17 Deaths n N There were 17. deat ring the month of N« cording to a comy statistics the o elerk, The low normal Democrats G number Local for the s esday night fal elect 1 be discusse tov offices of Ch Dutton the The me "8 of the eting of th Holt will be Voting ma the polling der that ir use ma " Police Cases Continued olty ¢ cases nuance of legal m i being for court s Club Comin; HIS FRIENDS ME OW, NO-THAT WUZ Ay BROTHER - HE'S AY TWIN N Nadts —~ — f e 25560y presented. The club is regarded as of the foremost musical organie s in New England and interest s expressed itself in the large ad- o of tickets. City Mecting Tonight Committees of the city counell gather tonight to discuss issues, \ reports are antigipated for council meeting of December 17, nong the matters, which will be t up, will be the proposition to nd on Warner court for the r department 8o that the de< nent may’ centralize its various yns. Buying of property in of the City hall for other will also be conside rhos and Officer Coming rthy Conductor Willlam gatuck will be th City Aerle, F, O. E,, at on Wednesday night in on *-adow street, Fol- esentation of the grand the members, the |scuss plana for a “kid- fstm party. The ritual be following by a soclal to Vets Plan Meeting tt arrangements ment of {he gn Wars, scheduled this city, will take cting of the commite harg December 15 in ty irt room, At this time, ports of the program of the varle s sub committees will be made. sereno Nichols surprised yes- of the death of 8 years old, a local il war on Saturday T cral was held in » yesterday afternoon. Mr. Nichols was a native of the ity and had lived here until about 10 years agn, when he removed to gerved in the Civil ber of company T of h Connecticut Volune many years, he was ems= the Dunbar Bros., face leaves Lis wife, a daugh- cPherson and @& Nichols, all of this city. Bristol Briefs Julius Pierce and Jullan Norton returned from Chicago where ¢ have been attending the gath- z of the National Association of i An ent Park execu- s during the last two weeks. Landry of Canton, Ohie, ing & vacation at the home parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. N. Laurel street. T rs of T. B. Robison Camp, of V., will meet on Wednesday ht in Legion Palos circle, D, of T, will meet to- in K. of C. hall. lliam J. Lysaght has returned to T home in New York after visiting relatives and friends in this on Noroton. H war as the Tw teers. plo [ tory. H ter, Mrs son, Bert G ave MeCarthy of Merriman ing friends in Bridge- J. strect 18 visit port. arles W. Robherts is {ll at his rriman street with pneu- er James J. Dunn of et is recuperating at St pital in Hartford, from in on his hip, which was * Beware Pricumonia Is Iminent Allen’s Lung Healer s the Danger from It also Clears the Congestion. however, that , no waiting till onla will not .. Twenty-four for once YOUR LUNGS ARE SORE \verting Pneumonia, Lungs e. Throat and recommend THROAT Tabule KIDNAPPED! EAUTIFUL SOCIETY GIRLS DISAPPEAR INTO THE NET| Commissioner chard F. Enright of New York City solves mystery COMING SOON .+ OL THEATER AT LAl 01524 B WA senvice. e