New Britain herald., 1914-08-29

democratic caucus to be held on the evening of September 3, at o'clock, in the town hall. He says that local democrats have shown an inter- est in selecting delegates for the state convention, although several candi- dates for state office have been men, tioned. It is supposed that Chairman Norton and his associates will be con- tinued on the town committee.
 Senator Claude w. Stevens was in town this morning on his way to Bristol. He had nothing to say about his candidacy for reelection as sena- tor from the fifth district According to report MT. Stevens is favored by the local republicans in preference to other candidates who are out for the office.
 New Mail Service.
 Commencing Monday, Postmaster Peter J. Prior announces a new mail service for the benefit of rural resi- dents of Plainville. Heretofore the rural patrons have been able to get their mail only between and II o'clock in the morning.
 Postmaster Prior has arranged an- other afternoon service for the rural residents from to 2:45 o'clock. With the present force of clerks it is i'm possible for the rural service to be given at random during all hours of the day.
 The residents within the city de- livery limits will continue to get the usual daily deliveries as in the past
 Brief Items
 The funeral of Miss Emma H. Tolles was held at o'clock this af- ternoon from her late home on Whit ing street, Rev. Carlos E. Jones, cur ate of St. Marks Episcopal church in New Britain, officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, New Brit ain.
 Mrs. Merritt O. Ryder and her daughter Olien are expected to return to their home on Maple street tomor- row after spending the summer at Morris Lake
 Mrs. George E. Spencer left yester- day for Detroit Mich., where she is a delegate to the national convention of the woman's Relief Corps. Before returning she will visit Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Toronto and Mon- treal.
 The Misses Maude Ryder and Inez Gladwin have returned from a so- journ at Morris Lake.
 Mrs. Sophia Dexter of Crown street who is visiting in England is ex- pected to sail for home early in Sep tember. In her last letter to local relatives she made no<mention of the 6z the European war.
 George A. Case of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing company Is l enjoying his annual vacation. He has 1 just had charge of installing a new switchboard in the Lyceum theater In i New Britain.
 Ten local people went to Bristol this | to go on an excursion to ! Savin Rock under the auspices of the |, Bristol I. O. o. F. lodge. |
 Jane and Herbert Corwin are the l guests of their grandmother, Mrs . Herbert Eaton, at Indian Neck.
 Tickets have been placed on sale , for the benefit game for James On ,rato to be played at Electric field Wednesday, afternoon between the
 
 Professionals and the Consolidated | Clerks at 3:30 o'clock.
 Doris Tanning, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Tanning, of Maple street, has almost entirely recovered rom the effects of the automobile accident in which she was slightly injured few days ago.
 Now Is the time to get your fur mace cleaned and repaired for the winter. If you need a new heater, see us. You will probably need some plumbing done before winter. This Is the best time to have it taken care of. We carry a complete line of hardware of every description and be pleased to satisfy your wants. Plainville Hardware company. Whit ing street.-advt.