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r——— FIRE DEPARTHENT HAS 175 OWN FIRE Brookfield, Mass, Equipment A1l Destroyed Brookfield, Mass., Nov. 1 (A—The fire department of this town had to stand by and watch its entire equip- | ment go up in flames early today. Fire was discovered in the two-story | wooden building housing its new | $7,000 fire truck. a reserve steamer, | a $500 electric siren and all other equipment of the department. The building was razed to the ground as the firemen were unable to rescus a | thing. One of the early arrivals at the fire | attempted to drive the motor truck | from the bullding but as he stepped on the electric starter, a violent ex- plosion drove him from the building. The town fathers were attempting | to borrow an equipped truck from ! some manufacturer today that the town might have some form of pro- tection until a new one can be bought. FAMILY OVERCOME BY FUMES OF GAS Hot Water Heater Almost Causes Tragedy in Stamford Stamford, Conn, Nov. 1. (A— Something went wrong with the hot | water heater in the kitchen of the| home of Nicholas Grosso in Belltown early today and as a result Grosso, | his wife and thelr five children were | overcome by illuminating gas. Two of the children were taken to the Stamford hospital. They are expected to recover. The others were revived at the home, When neighbors forced an en- trance to the house in answer to cries of distress, they found all except the youngest child who is three years old in a pile near the door as if they had attempted to scramble over one another trying to escape from the bungalow. The| youngest child was found on the kitchen floor. The family moved into the house last night. The father said that he tried to light the heater this morn- ing, but it failed to work properly. The gas began to fill the house, overcoming the occupants before they could escape. VETERAN RESIDENT IS FOUND DEAD IN STREET Carl J. Anderson of Main Strect Had Lived in New Britain For 35 Years Carl J. Anderson of 212 Main street, 58 years old, a resident of this city for the past : found dead in front of 261 Monroe street at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Death w caused by heart failure, Medical Examiner Wa- terman Lyon, announced after an in- vestigation. He was discovered by A. Recker of 33 Lyons strect who reported the matter to the police, A few minutes later Miss Viola Pleau also found the body and telephoned the department. | Sergeant Michael J. Flynn received the complaints at police head- quarters and delegated Policeman James McCabe and Thomas C. Dolan to investigate. The body was taken to the funeral establishment of Erckson & Carlson where it will be prepared for burial. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist, pastor of the First Lutheran church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Anderson was born in Swoden in 1868 and came to this country in 1891, He worked in factories in this city and prior to his death was em- ployed by the Corbin Screw Corp. He was 2 member of the second de- gree Vega society. Surviving him are three sons, Carl, Albert and Victor, with whom he lived since the death of his wife elght years ago. Large A_tt_e;dance at Boys’ Club Hallowe’en Between 250 and 300 boys attend- ed the Haloween party at the Boys' Club Saturday night, the affair be- ing the largest and most successful of its kind which has ever been con- ducted at the institution. Stanley Sulik won a pair of ice skates for having the best costume, while Rus- sell Berg's costume was adjudged the funniest and earned him a flash- light. Alphonse Cdanczkas gobbled the cash prize in the pie eating con- test and Mike Sedar captured the peanut race and a similar award. Many other games were plaved, a feature being a boxing match be- tween Tony Garro and John Carub- ba, both boys being blindfolded and missing swings which would have killed had they landed. Apples doughnuts were served by y of the club. ed the Ha score of 26 to 0 Saturday. The game was p.ayed at Walnut Hill park. The Sing Sing Colleglates kicked to the | Juniors downing them on the 10| yard line. The Juniors fumbled and a8 8 Cm 1 on it. Floven re- ceived a pass from Holstein and crossed the line for a touchdown. Floven: received another pass and again orossed the line. In the fourth quarter Brainard and Spacic took the ball over. There was also a touchback, making the score 26 to 0. Street accidents in London are sing at the rate of nearly 10,- 1 quarter, In the three months ded last June there were 254 killed on the streets of the metro- polis. L Always a place for a gateleg table! This attractive design, exactly as sketched has a solid mahogany top with moulded edge, size 84x42 inches. Regular $26.00. A new reproduction of the ever popular Governor Winthrop desk at a popular price. This one, ex-* aqtly as sketched, is 86 inches wide. Mahogany plywood and se- lected gumwood. Regular $95.00. Serviceable little end tables made of solid mahogany throughout, easly moved around and of con- venient size to fit anywhere. With turned legs and stretchers as shown. Regular $8.50. After a busy day—a relief for tired feet — these sturdy foot stools. With Queen Anne feet, as shown, upholstered in Jacquard ve- lours but without fringe. Regular $7.95. ‘ $5.85 Finest quality metai bridge lamps of new- est design, exactly as sketched. French gold plated bases and pleat- ed silk shades with silk linings, finished with ruching. Regular $27.50. Graceful metal beds of highest quality, using new graceline tubing. Full size in satin-like ivory enamel finish. Exactly as sketched. Regular $16.50. $0.98 Luxurious Two-Tone Jacquard Suites, $198 Here's a suite you can well be proud of, for it combines distinctive design, luxurious upholstery, deep comfort and moderate price. It consists of davenport—82 inches long- arm chair and wing chair as sketched. The upholstery is a rich, two- tone Jacquard with mulberry background, and the carved wood base is finished in brown mahogany stain. Of course you may select as many pieces of this suite as you wish at the new low prices. 3 pieces regular $2 New Things from Watkins Brothers at New and Lower Prices/ ACH passing year has meant for us the accumulation of wisdom in judging and buying good furniture. We do feel that we know more about values than the beginner or the merchant who has been in business only a few years. Not only do we know values, but our position in the furniture industry is such that merchandise is offered us which never comes to the attention of the majority of furniture stores. Some of this new and dis- tinctive merchandise is deseribed here. We would enjoy showing you these things and the complete Watkins collection of au- thentic reproductions whether you intend purchasing now or not. e syl 3 cE £ g Old English Dining Suites $179 From old English fu miture have we taken the design for this sturdy suite. Its heavy turned legs and stretchers are typical of the period and the cabinet woods—walnut and American gum- wood—have been finished to resemble the old, richly aged furniture. A 42x34 inch extension table, 60 inch buffet, china, arm chair and 5 side chairs make up each group. Similar to sketch, Regular 3220.00. A Bedroom Suite of Four Pieces, $159 And for the bedroom comes this suite of large pieces, wrought of mahogany plywood and select- ed American gumwood. It is finished in a deep, rich mahogany. Included in each suite are the four pieces sketched 50 inch dresser, 88 inch chest of drawers and a 48 inch vanity dresse full size, bow-end bed. As many pi selected as you need, at the new low pieces regular $236.00. WATKINS BROTHERS, Inc. SOUTH MANCHESTER, CON This new reproduction of the old Salem Chest can be had at a popu- lar price, The model sketched has a top 20x40 inches and is made of mahogany plywood in combination with selected gumwood. Regular $96.00, Who would object to this attrase tive rocker in her home? It is a copy of the Governor Bradford chair, made of birch, finished in brown mahogany. A regular $26.00 $16.75 value. Popular trunk lid type cedar chest, constructed of choice southern red cedar and finished in Duco. 48 inches long and fitted with high grade hinges and lock. Regular $37.00. Your favorite books—right at your elbow—with plenty of room for smoking outfit, magazines or ac- cessories on the top—in this handy end table with trough. Finished mahogany over gumwood. Regu- lar $6.75. If you like real good Windsor re- productions here is one you shouldn’t miss! Correctly propor- tioned turnings—authentic details you cannot see in this sketch—and real rush seat! Regular $16.00. ‘And a chair to store away a touch of summer time! Made of genuine reed in brown stain finish wth cre- tonne upholstered back and loose spring seat. Chairs as sketched— but without rockers. Reg. $15.00. $]1.85