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NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, - FEBRUARY 22, 1923, Mail Orders Filled Fill Up Your Sewing Baskets With Wanted Little Things NOTIONS Specially Priced For Rest of Week Coats and Willimantic Thread, spool or 45¢ dosen. Button and Carpet Thread, white and black, 7c each, 4 for 25c. Sewing Silk, 100 yards, best grade, 2 spools for 25c. English Twill Tape, white, 3 pieces for 25¢c. Onandoff Dress Shields, shape, special 29¢c pair. - All rubber Raby Pants, 19¢ pair. Curads Sanitary Napking, 6 in roll, 3 for $1.00. All Rubber Sanitary Aprons for 29¢ each, Triumph Safety Pins cards for 10c. Berlin News BERLIN TURNPIKE SAFE FOR DRIVERS Only Five Arrests Made Here in Tast Two Months DECREASE IN AGCIDENTS M14-Week Services at Eensington M. ¥ —Tab Whist Winners—Eensing- ton Boys' Club Loses to Trade School—Other Items. A review of ths last two months shows it to bs ons of the b i04s enjoyed by local po in years. Motorists and resi town have been very law-abidi but five arrests. up for disposal in the Berlin town court ip January and two cases in February. There has been a great decrease in the number of roter vehicle law violators on th. Berlin turnpike, and this is pointed to the results obtained from the recent. drives of the state polics department ainst autolsts. “T’hc Berlin town court has met but three times to disposs of cases, five times there being absolutely no bus- {ness for the court to transact. Mid-Week Services Mid-week gervices will be held to- morrow evening at the Kensington Methodist church at 7.30 o'clock. A study will be mads of the founding ef the Christian church. R May B. Lord, pastor; will officiate Tahs' Whist Winners A large attendance at the Tabs whist, party last evening made it the most, successful ons of the eseason games were | hn zgerald. G. Millingten, rles Lint and Paunl Giana cav- tured the prizes in the men’s games wWilllam Brown W awarded the consolation prize. A special prize, offered by the eoclety, was won by ma Dehm. ‘u'l".hGE:;K' whist party will be held YWadnesday evening, February 29. Final Meeting Tomorrow The concluding session of the &o- ries of meetings held by the Sun- day school teachers of the Berlin Congregational church at the par- sonage will be held tomorrow ev: ning at 7:30 o'clock. Fur Coat for Quarter Many storekeepers during the past week have been approached by a new type of beggar. The man, -oachini the he was s wealthy man but his funds were tied up at the present time. In return for the money the man promised to send the person a fur coat. When asked why he wmas £o0 generous with fur coats, the man said that money meant nothing fo him but, out of gratitude for help given him at the present tune, he [would be more than willing to re- vard his benefactor with a fur coat. However, there will be no fur coafs n the Berlin mail the next few veeks. Involved tn Accident A truck driven by Asa Brow: kensington and a roadster operated v Michael Lucas of 34 Richard troet, New Britain, collided in New Rritain vesterday afterncon about o'clock. The front of both vebi- leg was damaged Lucaz, driving ot on the street, claimed that the ek was on the wrong side of the oad. Brown said that in trying to storekeepers, | n ot} 4c dozen. Te each, 4 for Bias Bind Willington Specl Cotten, epecial 25¢ Mercerized Darning Cotton in colors, L) ing, white and colors, first quality, 3 pieces 25c. all widths in cial 19¢ pair, Crezent each. special for Poppy Dress’ Shields, e- all gizes, & P Sanitary Belts, elastic, special for 19¢ Puritan Sanitary Napking, 12 in box, 3 boxes for 79c. colors; special Step-Ins - 3%, 3 for 25c. , - all - sizeg, Tc each, pase @ parked car he had to swerve out. Mesting Temorrow will be a meeting of the Meth Jemels of the Kensington M E church tomerrow afternnen at the church at 3:45 o'clock Wednesday Night Whist The Wednesday night whiet club There street Prizes refreshments perved Ashes Distributed Ashes will be distributed thiz aveming at St Paul's church fol. g the Lenten services The ces will start at 7.30 o'clock Boss' Club Defeated straight defeat la ¢ hands ef the New Br! The Arst quarter was fairly even, | Grecos work but the Trade Pond, anek! wild in the second quarter and al- | though Chotkowski made five points |the locals wers bahind at 20-3 at half-time. Abel's work offset baskets by Clark and D Lewis in the third period, and Szymanski ran wild in the last one as Kensington was held sroreless from the floor The sum. State Trade School 114, Pond, rf-1f . 3 Szvmanski, rf | Przybysz, 1t Knowles, ¢ Hubbell, rg Booth, rg . Abel, Ig . Beckiue, 13 Kensington Boys' Club 1. |Griith, r¢ . Greco, 1 Chothowsk!. ¢- H. Clark, rg-c T Lewis, rg V. Lewis Iz Ferzonal fonls—Fond Hubbell, Rooth Green, trics—Pond 2, & 7, Wnowles, Hubbell, Booth, Abel— 16, Greco 2, Chotkowski 5, D, Lewis |V, Lewis preliminary game the Trade §chool seconds defeated the Kensington Reeerves by 28-14. | 8zymanski ran up § points and gave |the winners a 12-0 lead in the first quater. After that Kensington held its conquerors even, the the count. being 16-4 at the half and 21-8 at the end of the third period. The summary S. T. S. Seconds 1. ¢ Wasilewski, rt Tombari, rt Szymanski, Hubbell, « | Earl. ¢ . Reckins, Rooth, vew " 12 Kensington Reserves fld. |Gnfmtn, re . | Greco, 1f Rie, I [Lewis, 1 {11 Clark, o B. Clark, r& . Isaacson, 'g Chotkowski 5.5 15 Fereonal fonle—Tambari, Beckivs 3, Booth . Griffith 3, Greco ° Lewiz 2, H Clark B Clark 3, Chotkewekl 2—14. Free tries—Tom tart Szymanskt 6, Bec 2 Booth 6—16; Gnfith, Lewis Chotkowski §—% Referes—Nixen Timer — Echober Ecorers — fand- strom and Baker. Blanket Binding, hool in a Hartferd county| helping Kensington, | N i be 5 yard pieces, in 39c. ‘j‘ilsnap Dress Fasteners, Tc each, 4 Bobbie Ping, regular 10c cards, special Eazt Berlin Items The last Sacred Heart whist before the Lenten peried was largely at- nearby tomns. The e awarded to the Mrs Irene Carbo Margaret Ronk T 4, Miss third, Mre Geo Agnes Co! fifth, Mrs h. The gentlemen's prizes were awarded to the folloewing &t, T ley Goodrich. second, John W third, William Erewn. fourth, v Pickensen William Falmer was painfully in. ured at the brick vard eof the Ea Berlin Brick company ng four broken ribe the swinging sides en a ciay car in ng into pesition caught Palmer about the chest resultin four ribs Peing fractured in gddi- tien to body bruls Quite a few peopla from hers at- tended the Community pight at the athantel White schoel in Crom €ll last evening The program was put on by the Carlson-Sjovall post of the American Legion in conju | tion with their community program. | Past State Commander Harry C | Jackson of New Britain was one of the speakers as was alto Past State Commander Kenneth (. Kramer of I?"hr'!ord Following the program ! lancing was enjoyed The banquet committee of the Wesleyans will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. W. H. Fayne. There will be no meeting of th Community club this evening. it bte- | ing a holiday. Next Wednesday even- ing thers will be an extensiva pro- gram. Another Community get-to- the near future A special service wil be held at &t ing at 7:30 o'clock. board of the Methodist church will day evening at 8 o'clock | few places balow zero reading: noted, ning a family night next Tuesda .| evening in the club reoms at Com 13l entertalnment | munity hall. A sr program s being arranged which followed by dancing. Both | branches of tha organization and The newsreel pictures showing | members of the convention of the commen I1ast week at Washington is of spe- cial interest locally as Mr. and Mrs. \R. O. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. |Clark and Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- | Pherson are in the pictures. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Clark are at the right |side of President Coolidge. FOR BEST RESULTS rday, | . of | .'\L" gether banquet is being planned for | Gabriel's Episcopal church this even- | | A meeting of the Sunday echool | be held tn the church parlors Fri- Zero temperatures were reported | |about town this morning and in a| The Knights of Prthias are plan. | [their families are invited to attend | brick manufacturers held | | READ HERALD CLASSIFTED ADS | Plainville News HAUL1S ONLY §1 INSCHOOL BREAK Thief Fails in Atempt fo Steal Banking Deposits AERIAL MAP MAY BE SEEN Committee Places One on View in Cooke Office—175 Prezent Grange Nelghbors' Night—Special Meeting of Firemen—Briefs. ‘What is bslieved by the authori- tles to have becn an attempt to steal the money deposited in their bank | accounts by the pupils of the Broad oot failed last night and the thief or thieves netted only $1 at g day in all the largest sum {s al. ways turneq in Broad street that the thief kn |ned to make his coupe while thi { money was in the buildin theory that the eone fairly cez pizant of the school procedures, but the fellow was net too well inform- ed, for he did not realize that the money was banked on the day de- posited Principal Orrin L. Judd had taken the deposi ville Trust Co. yesterday after and all that was left for the was change. It 15 belie robber secreted hi that the build After the a4 lett he came out of 4 tha principals emoing the smoked 1 the door t through Mr nd 0 cents wh into. af and ente desk had heen v one of the three scheols now been robbed un the that if they ean n responstble ave nab- ho entered the High schenls gome In each instance the ta have hidden with- and th. mads h | haul when all o had lett, and {1n each instance the trick was at- tempted when it was believed that th was an unusnally large amount of money in the school Map snd Card: on View For the benefit of the tow familiar g r 4 by outside revaluation co the commitre= of seven ap- town ar the | mont |thiet appeared | build); n the | Point Tast |has secured one of |aerial maps partly § | now on displax oke to the post office On Satnrday, February 25, from 2 p. m. and on through the elening, |there will be a gentleman from ona ;of the revaluation companies in at {tendance equipped with the proper- tv cards, work sheets, nsed in making up the vahr This man | will gladly explain any of the details of the system. The committea feels that it the | voters of the town will inspect this { map and become more familiar with the system, they will be in a much | better position to vote on the gub- ject at our next town meeting. | The next meeting of the commit- {tee Wil ba held on Fridav evening. Grange Nelzhhors' Night An unusually larze attendance was present at the Neighbors' Night «PLAINVILLE®» TODAY—THURS “TELL IT TO SWEENEY"” George Bancroft A raflroad story thet'll surely switch your affections to this new Matinee for Children Thursday after schonl. SATURDAY “WEST POINT WILLIAM HAINES Better Washing By Better Methods HOME LAUNDRY 60 South Washingten St. E. G. Prior, Proprietor IS UP BRIGUT AKD EARLY FOR HIS FIRST DAY ON 7UE DEEP BUWE CEA--n- HIGGINS, T TINK You'D BETTER START FRECKLES ON WIS SCHOoOL \NORK. TODAY! 8 £ the | pupils of t g |times the usual number. this and plan- | to the Plain, | It is believed by Constable George Schubert, who investigated, that the -|gational church meeting of Plainville Grange in its ball last evening, guests being pres- ent from Southington, New Britaln, Bristol, Farmington, Newington, Harwinton, Middlefield, Mad River, West Hartford, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, The total attendance was 175. An excellent program was pres ented by the visitors. Four ladies from Farmington Grange opened the entertainment by appearing in old- fashioned costumes and singing sev- eral gelections. Miss Emma God- frey of Southirgton gave a vocal solo and was encared. Two Bristol Grangers offered a negro specialty number. A mixed quartet frem Burritt Grange of New Britain sang. Bristol Grange presented a play, “An American Harem.” A violin solo Mr. Taylor of Farmington was encored. A sketch, “Wanted—a Wife,” was etaged by members of Seuthingten Grange. The quartet concluded the program with two songs. At the next meeting of the lecal Grangs on March 6 the first and cec- end degress will be conferred. Assessor Asks Relief 4 r Schuyler P. Willlams {®3= one of 33 persons who appeared i ¢ ths board ef relief at its final | | evaluations their property be re- The total number of appeals |15 estimated by Chalrman W. W. Sey- mour at about 175, more than 15 The board will now held private sesslons daily and will act upen the requests for have hean submitted ppeals will be heard. Anniversarv Dance Mors than 80 couples were present anmversary dancs of Washington-Trambull cirele, Com- s of the Ferest, held in the i at the firat music Clitf pter for the round and square wers enjoved. Tl cided success both row night, atter the regular [ mesting at 8 o'clock, the eircle will continue its a rica, and th ng Deputy Mrs. E ngton will be a guest of Ready for Flay in readiness for the pr |the high |3 orcle worked lain wh ratitying preduction heen a most* le of seats there are seats gt available Y be escured from anv ‘mfmb r of the society Special Fire Dept. Meeting A special meeting of the fire de- Reld in tha fire. t: T nt | ‘George Washington' Soctsl | A “Geores Wash " soctal [ ol be held at 8 o'clock tonight at e of Mrs. Etta West, » er 3. E. Zien chur Federation Notes ng, group of the Woman's [tion will meet at 7:30 o |morrow evening with Mrs Wealdon, 16 Broad street b o Interdenominational Day of |Work and Prayer will open at 10 o'clock Friday morning in the Con- |gresational church parish house. There will be sewing for the New Britain General hospital, luncheon. a missionary service, and an offer- |ing for the Plainville Fublic Health Nursing association. Confer on Trolley Stop W. J. Bryan, district superinten- {dent of the Connecticut Co, con- |ferred with the selectmen yesterday |regarding the trolley stop in Cen- |tral square. He said that a request | The Charles ter Born A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warner of Queen stre Cosmopolitan League w. L, Fast Ends ... 14 Buckaneers ., 15 Acorns 11 Smoke Eaters 2 Musketeers Store Clerks .. M. E. Church. Bozukers ..... 1 The Buckansers clossd in on the East Ends in the Cosmopolitan bowling.leagus last night by taking three points from the M. E. church Anderson and C. Heinzman the way, with H. Rogers do- ing the best work for the losers. The Store Clerks and Bozukers battled to & 2-2 draw, but the former team moved up a motch by eo doing. |Mainard had 2 geod night. The scores: Cosmopolitan League. M. E. Church H. Rogers ....109 93 Moree M. Rogers , Thomas |sharples | Blair s 13 9 457 442 Buckaneers Ehlenzman An | McNulty . store Clerks 100 A T a4 100 . 65 5 455 Bozurkers | pavano ... .103 a0 S 73 Lewis 79 I3 Fa Only ene thing pre aff from . making jected balleon flight last night had no balloon | Recreation League 1 | Blues | Outlaws | Wildeats 014 Timers place in the Recreation league Tty downing the Seuth Ends in three consecutive games. Schwab and ung Murphy featured for their he Five Sports took the odd [£} £ the Ol4 Timers, Datoli making 333 and Mastrianna, Pendle. bury and Peterson all averaging |ter than 300, The scores Blues W. Murphy . £5 | Minella, 1 Berube £9 Schwab 106 | Murphy, I 246 235 261 | Murphr. Duna Jones | Leonard | Datolt | Mastrianna Pendlebury . 108— 96— 100— 120— 96— 110— 100— 526—1427 284 304 269 9 278 Griffen . s8 Peterson 18 | R. Cunningham §2 Mason 995 Gravson Standard Steel 455—1451 Bristol News NEED WATER MAIN FOR NEW SCHOOL {Building Being Construct Found to Be Without Service Ajrport Committee of Chamber of Commerce Headed By Malope—Humason Mfg. Co. nual Meeting. A peculiar situat was brought S lto light at the annual meeting of the board held last e 3 Thirteenth ttee for the in process of te was pur- of water was not members of the made applicarion t for per lestville Mayor | | would not be warranted at this A few years ago an aviation in which many famous fiyers pated, was held at Miller 12 Cha Chippins Hill section and appresi- mately 25,000 persons were presest. Install New Transformers: . Several new transformers, each of {which weighs many tons, have heam installed at the forge plant of the |New Departure Manufacturing Coe jon Terryville avenue. tion work was performed on Seture The installee day, Sunday and Monday, during | which time the forge department was |closed. wol b Electricians are otill ot owever, in making other | changes made necessary by the sew BOARD VOTES T0 LAY PIPES, tallations. Observe Holiday . Teday, Washington's birthday, 9 being observed by the postoffice, city o and banks, all of which are ed for the day. At.the post office, mails will be received and die- as usual. The public library 1l remain open all day. Humason Mfg. Company Anmesl At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Humason Menu- acturing Compary of Forestville st 4 o'cl yesterday afternoon, the 1g directors were re-aloctedl e ensuing vear: Y. D. Russell Britain, Samuel L. Stone of ford, A. W. Bowman of Hart- ., J. M. Carpey of Hartford, W. Fogg of Bristo! and L. C. Huma-~ son of New Britain, . At a subsequent meeting of the &i- . the following officers were cted: President, 1. D." Rusgel!: vics president, Samuel Stone: sacre- tary and treasurer, L. C. Humason. Coldest M AR This morning was the coldest-‘ef the winter with thermometers vogis- tering from zero to six below n various parts of the city. In Fer- the lowest mark' was two below zero while at the west side thermometers dropped to six belew. The continued cold’ spell 18 wel- * comed by local ice men, where- t to a point of ths school facts last ers voted equired After lea he wate A o voted by the board to 5 on Janu- addity uaranteed by an0 galion normal T qcipitation for t month of Janus Harwinto Hartford 223 inch 1ated def December Durin was at The accumu- 4 since depart Department Bills unt of b nder. g January was se of $445.49 over a large |amount of h is for street as- sessments, amounted to $54,934.36, | Water Supply Good Bristol's water supply is good, ac- cording to the following report re- | bers of bacteria are low at this time | and no objectionable types were found in ten cubic centim: umes of water tested. | teriological standpoint, the supply is | entirely safe for ng purposes |under the ex: tions."” | | named Major Willlam J. Malons {chairman the airport committee | |of that body and requested that he |name his own committee. Major tely named Captain | The Red Men's wigwam om 'l | pect street was crowded to last evening when the annugl * T /0. R. M. was observed. sumed fce terday. Robinson Camp to Mest A meeting of the T. B. Roblugon camp, Sons ef Union Veterans, will bs held at 8 o'clock this 1. 0.0.F. Meeting * eguabuck lodge, I. O. O." ¥, will held its regular weekly moeting .st o'clock this evening in Arcengm n Funeral of Mrs. James J. Welch The funeral of Mrs. James- J. Welch of 155 George street, wag held at § o'clock this morning at BL'Je- church. A high mass-of ve. | was celebrated by Rev. Oligr T. Magnell and the body was M’eol in the vault for interment.in @t Thomas' cemetery in the spring. Mothers' Club Members of the Mothers' elub. of the Prospect Methodist church, wAll meet at § o'clock this evening at the s of Mrs. Arthur Wasley of 18¢ ngton avenue. tending Conventions Postmaster Frank 8. Mersrill apd Assistant Postmaster -John E.-Re- berts are attending the gathering of the State Postmasters’ sssociation b held in Waterbury. clerks attending the ceavem- tien of the post office clerks fin Bridgeport are George L. Fitspatriek, Edward Brault, Clayton Draper and Jeseph O'Connell. Sw Meet Cancetled - ‘The annual championship meet of the Central Connecticut Inter-scho- lastic Swimming association, :which was to be held at the local -Bigh cutting activities - yes- ng Te | school swimming pool, was O |because of the lack of interest dis- % | played. It was planned to bBave |teams representing the West . Maft- ford, Meriden, Mnachester, Eeit Hartford, Middletown and ' high schools compets, but 8 and Manchester were the only to submit entries. -1 “Ladies’ Night” Largely Astendel: ies’ night” of Compounce Tyibe,:. The. guest of honor was Post Great: §a Willlam F. Stetser of the New Jagpv sey reservation, who delivered . 4 address. Following & selection the Red Men's orchestra, an of welcome was given by John J. Coffey of the tribe. Vi | selections were rendered by.Jehm*J. Kilduff and Miss Winifred had been made, to his supervisoes, | {that the stop be relocated at the |old place at the head of East Main | {street instead of at the head of| | Whiting strest as at present. The| selectmsn expressed eatisfaction | with the prescnt location, maying 1:‘ had caused no difficulty sinc ing had been forbldden Bristol Brass . American Legion Plainville Casting Businessmen H. C. Baum .. Peck Spring . Sesstons Clock . The Bristol Brass team regained (Continued on Pags The Banner Event of the Year Don’t Forget the FIREMEN'S ANNUAL BALL WEDNESDAY EVENING, Feb. 20th. A splendid time, a congenial crowd, tasty decoratione Pill Tassilo’'s Orchestra, of 10 best artists. Your Neighbor will be there. Concert from eight to nine. -Dancing till ons. At High School, Plainville | Following the entertainment pre- nd '?Yfl"flv refreshments were ‘served q |dancing was enjoyed until miduight. Lol Bristol High Wins Easlly .. ocughout the| wne Aigdlatown high school:bes- of the 81212 yketha team was soundly troumopd 1 During the [py the local high quintet. hare.lagt as instructor. He 15 nignt, the final score being 41 to local police COUI™. yrygret, Bristel's big center, was.ms T ferrill at the OuL-'ycna) the high scorer of the evening. nited Stares’ entrv into caeing six ficld goals. The summeby: = world war, was captain of Co | - - Bristol 5 G. C. N. G, an4 saw service at the | Fla w1 ™ |Mexican border. He was later as ¢ s |signed as instructor, because of his y e in military affai is now Bristol's Rao, 2 5.ee Roberts, 1 Zetarski, 1t .. Becker, 1t . Hugret, ¢ Burgho Goodrich, lg | Korworski, 1g . A |Captain Merr; [miaster Captain Kenneth L. Moore, present er of Company L i 1 2 resident of nt Rens Tai ing the world war with Flying corps of Capada |an4 saw service in France. He is| | now engaged in business in this city. | A thorough study of the situation |15 to be made by the committee, and | report submitted to the chamber at Lsonard, rg |a later date. Many are enthusiastic | |over the project, although it is f 1 te, g . uehlan, rg . PuHoNOIRDIAD . !E ads o’ -lopoa‘?o;au:, -3 Y et Ly (Continued on Page-13) No School Today FRECKLES-WELL BEGIN WITU YOUR STUDIES RIGKT ANAY TUIS AORNING ! NI, THEY DONT HANE ScuooL AT JOME TODAY SO WHY SHOULD WE HAVE \NHERE DID You BECAUSE 7A)S IS GEORGE | WASHINGTONS BIRTUDAY! Ay TR,