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New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Fraternal Notes.

The hunter and warrior degree will be conferred tonight at the meeting of Mattabessett Tribe, I. O. R. M.
 Action on the question of incorporat- ing will be taken up at tonights meet ing of the United German societies.
 Another round in the Forty five tournament will be played by the For esters at the rooms of Court Prosper ity this evening.
 The monthly meeting of the Frid- hem society will be held this evening at Vega hall and refreshments will be served.
 Members of the local Methodist church are planning to attend the sup per of the Methodist Social Union at the North church, Hartford, Friday night.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mercantile and Civic Bureaus to Hold
 Meetings This Evening.

The annual meetings of the civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this evening at o'clock in the Chamber rooms in Sovereigns block Directors for the ensuing term will be chosen and the annual reports will be submitted. At 9:15 o'clock the annual meeting of the mercantile bu- reau will be held and the same nature Of business as in the previous mee ing will be carried out. 4a
 Secretary Andrews is in receipt of a letter from Engineer Miller request ing that a committee be appointed from the Chamber of Commerce to confer with the railroad officials in regard to erecting of suitable cov- ering over the station at the Berlin station.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
IN ACCIDENT-IS SUED.

Antonio Squilliciote was today sued for $100 by Salvatore Pulchini as the result of an automobile accident which occurred a week ago yesterday. Law yer F. B. Hungerford is counsel for the plaintiff and Constable Fred Wrinkle served the writ, returnable be- fore the city court on the first Mon- day in November. The defendant gave a S2OO bond. The accident occurred when the defendant, driving an automobile, crashed into the plain tiff, driving a motorcycle. The case had a police court sequel and Squil- liciote was discharged.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Stella Rebekah Lodge, No. ii.

Stella Rebekah lodge, No. II, I. O.. O. F., will hold a whist Friday after noon, October 29, in the hall at Hun gerford court at 2:30 o'clock. The winners at the last afternoon whist were Mrs. Blinn and Mrs. Mason. Miss Mason captured the consolation. The lodge is planning an evening of fun for the next meeting, November 5. There will be public entertain ment, starting at 8:15, consisting of illustrated songs, a short play and
 music by the Girls Glee club of the lodge. Following the entertainment will be whist and dancing. During the course of the evening aprons and fine home-baked cakes will be on sale. The young ladies who are to take part in the program will meet with Mrs. Charles Sharpe in Kensington this evening, leaving the center on the 7:10 car. @
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25

E. U. Carlson has been awarded the contract to erect a three family on Black Rock avenue for F. w. Loomis.
 A. N. Rutherford is building a three-family house on Lincoln street for Elizabeth S. and Mary F. Atkin- son. Barry and Bamforth are doing the electrical work, O. F. Kraus the plumbing, George Krum the painting and Parker and OConnor the installa- tion of the heating apparatus.
 August Bergstrom has been awarded the contract to erect a gar age on Grove Hill for Prosecuting At torney George W. Klett
 Timothy Hennessey has been awarded the contract for raising building owned by Mrs. J. H. Schwartz of Cromwell. One story of Brick will be built in.
 Jacob Retz has the contract for a three-family house on Fairview street for E. M. C. Saunders.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
TRAFFIC HEARING.

Representatives of the New Ha railroad will come to New Britain morrow afternoon, if their schedul followed out, to discuss traffic pr Iems with members of the railr committee of the common council other city officials. The meeting be held in the mayors office. Tne cials propose to show the railroad T the nuisances that exist at some of local railroad grade crossings beca of switching and other conditi. They will also urge that better prot ton to be given at crossings. . meeting was arranged by councfIn George M. Landers. chairman of railroad committee. 4
 Sergeant T. M. Herring has return to duty following his vacation.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Cny Nenas

Watch Porter and Dyson's window for genuine Dollar Day bargains.
 -adyt.
 The next meeting of the Stanley Quarter Bird club will be held at the New Britain Institute when the collec- ton there will be examined. Dollar day at Damon's Shoe Shop tomorrow.-advt.
 New Britain Lodge of Moose re-
 ports big gains in membership as the result of the recent campaign under
 fne special charter dispensation, which lowered the initiation fee, and now
 has over 400 members.
 The Ladies Aid society of St. Jo-
 seph's church will give a whist Wed- nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. m The Sempaparatus class of St. Marks church will give a play in the parfsh house, Thursday evening. Splendid variety in heavy flannel |shfrts, $1.00 and up. Wilson's-advt. A Halloween party will be given Saturday night in the new gymnasium nf the Y. w. c. A. .-.., Donald R. Hart's auto struck ma- Ichine owned by Stanley Eddy after the football game in New Haven Saturday. ! The radiator Of MT. Eddy's auto was stove in. A lease of diphtheria on Kensing- Son street was reported to the health department today.
 Watch our window for $1.o0 day. Abbe Hardware Co.--advt. MT. and Mrs. William C-,Cryne, MT. and Mrs. George H. Cryne and MT. and Mrs Frederick M. Hall returned |foday from Hotchkiss Grove, Bran ford. where they spent the weekend at their cottage.
 Marriage licenses have been issued
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
WOMEN'S BOARD PLEASED.

In announcing the completion of the full sum of $S,000 towards the hospital free bed fund, the Woman's Hospital Board is pleased to thank the public for the splendid response to the appeal for more life member ships, which was the means of bring ing the sum to the required total. Thanks is also expressed to the Herald for the interest it took in the work and the space given to the Boards activities. There are now 100 life members upon the lists and more dol lar memberships than ever before.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
NEW BRITAIN CAMERA CLUB.

A regular meeting of the New Brit ain Camera club will be held tomor- row evening. All members are res qnested to bring prints to make a portfolio for the new Inter-City Print Exchange. The Exchange, with ten clubs participating, was organized for the interchange of prints In the same manner as lantern slides are now ex- changed. One set of prints from the various clubs will be exhibited for three weeks. The exchange of prints should prove vory interesting to all members and they are urged to CO., operate. .a.t.l..a.,
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

The monthly financial meeting will be held this evening and dues will be collected.
 The church board will meet Tues day evening.
 The Luther League is planning to hold big harvest festival Thursday night.
 Dr. $. G. Ohman will meet his con- f1rmation class next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The class at present numbers fifty-five. Two are being instructed in English and the remain der in Swedish.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
COTTON REPORT.
5,7f3,347 Bales Ginned Prior
 .... October IS.

Washington, Oct. 25.-cotton ned prior to October IS amounte. 5,713,347 bales. the census bureau day announced. Round bales cluded 54,422; Sea Island 40,257 bl
 Ginning by states: Alabama 5 PIP. Arkansas 2s1,190. Florida 162. Georgia 1,17s,39S. Louisl 223,S94. Mississippi 421,6ss. M Carolina 264,665. Oklahoma 65, South Carolina 5s1,97S. Tenne 79,247. Texas 2.007,211.
 All other states 2o.657.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
FrateInaI Order of Eagles.

An important meeting of the New Britain Aerie, F. O. F., will be held Thursday evening at o'clock. The new bylaws will be read for the first time at this meeting and for the next two consecutive meetings after which they will be forwarded to the grand worthy president. The committee ap- pointed by Worthy President F. H. Jurgen will report this week: A lun- cheon will be served after the business session.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
FINANCIAL NEWS
MORE GAINS MADE
 BY WAR SHARES
Maxwell Motor Common Issues
 Reach New High of 80

New York, Oct. 25.-Wali St. 1o:S0 a. m.-Those industrials which como within the scope of war shares fur nished further diversion on the re- sumption of trading today. Maxwell Motor issues were again to the fore, the common advncing IA to the new high mark of 80. Baldwin Loco- motive rose to 146 and General Electric as much as 1so 1-2 while Ma tional Enamelling added 2 IA to last weeks sudden rise at 36 Is. American Car, American Locomotive, Crucible Steel and American Linseed were higher by 1 to almost points. Reac- tions of to points set in after first upward movement. Bethlehem Steel declined 10 to 575. Rails were again a negligible factor.
 Close-Higher prices for Maxwell issues, Erie and General Electric, with irregularity elsewhere, marked tho late trading. The closing was irre- gular.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
w. l.. Morgan Lodge, No. 71.

The usual weekly meeting will be held in Vega hall and will commence promptly at o'clock. The adjourned session of the Grand lodge will re- convene tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in Bridgeport and the repre- sentatives will be in attendance at that time. The entertainment committee will report on the coming anniversary. Rhummy will be played at the close of the regular meeting.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
FRATERNAL NEWS
Y. M. T. A. & B. Society.

Five applications for membership were received at the meeting of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society yesterday af- ternoon. A successful report was re- ccived from the anniversary commit tee. The fair committee reported progress and at the next meeting of the society complete report will be submitted.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
FRESHMAN CLASS ELECTIONS

The results of the informal ballot for the freshman class elections are as follows: For president, Holgar John- son, Wesley Garfield and William O'Brien; for vice president, Eunice Humphrey, Jane Corwin, Louise Will Hams; for treasurer, George Olcott Edmund Brady and J. Lindsey Muir; for secretary, Julia Grove, Margaret Peck and Francis Wackter.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25

MlSSeS ana S1nau women, 10 ana 10
 years.
 Midday costumes are always in demand for young girls. They are admirable fo} school and college and are excellent for general wear and they are so thoroughly, comfortable that they are always well come. This one shows the new pointed yoke on the skirt with pointed yokd also on the blouse and the skirt included plaits at the sides which mean flare and fulness. The shield may be made higli or low and there is the regulation openind beneath the tie. In the picture, the ma! terial is Navy blue serge and the collar, cuffs and shield are made of white broad l cloth, banded with the blue. Here, thd yoke Is finished with eyelets and laced together at the sides and unquestionably the effect is good one, but 1t is not neces1 sary and plain seams could take the placd tf the lacings if desired. The pattern gives all the seams and also provides the basting line, SO that the lines are easy to follow and the labor of making is reduced to the smallest
 For the Ie year size will be needed 7A yds. of material 27 in. wide, GA yds. 36, "A yds. A, with s4 yd. 27 in. wide for collar, cuffs and shield, and 3 yds. of braid.
 The pattern No. 878o Is cut in sizes for 1o and IS years. It will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department oi this ra,oc., cn receipt of ten cents
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
TO HAVE NURSERY.

The directors of the Trinity Metho- dist church have made arrangements to have a nursery at the church dur ing services. Many mothers have been unable to attend church because of the parental care necessary to the children so this innovation was de- cided upon The nursery will be in charge of Mrs. Rackliffe.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Court Columba, ID. of c.

Court Columba, 27, D. of C., will hold a Halloween social and dance for friends Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in new Electric building. All members are urged to attend
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
LAST CALL FOR LISTS.

This is the last week for filing property lists with the assessors. Thus far about 2,000 tardy property owners have failed to file their lists. After this week ten per cent. will be added as jog to their memories next year.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Martha Washington Council. D. of A

Martha Washington council, No. 1, D. of A., has arranged to hold whists and entertainments after each meet ing during the winter. A Halloween dance and whist will be held on No- vember 1 in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. Everything that helps to make Hal lowe'en 8 success will be provided, in cluding music, pumpkin pie sweet ci- der, crullers, etc. There will be a class initiation and supper on Novem- Der 15 and all members are requested to take candidates.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
NEW PORTRAIT ADDED.

A portrait of ex-Mayor Joseph M. Holloran was added to the collection of photographs of former New Brit ain mayors in the mayors office to- day. MT. Halloran was mayor from 1910 to 1914 and the portrait bears these dates.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Unity Rebekah Lodge.

Unity Rebekah lodge will meet to- morrow evening in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall on Hungerford court. After a short business meeting the lodge will hold a halloween social and fancy dress dance. Music will be furnished by Gibney's orchestra. The commit tee insures all who attend very pleasant time.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Phenix Lodge. I. O. O. F.

The regular meeting of Phepix lodge, I. O. O. F., will be held We'd nesday evening. The guards and de- gree team will hold a rehearsal of the first degree.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Stanley Relief COrpS.

Stanley Woman's Relief corps will hold it's regular meeting Wednesday afternoon in D. c. Judd's hall. After the meeting there will be twenty five cent sale of useful articles and fif- ten cent supper from to o'clock, to which the public is invited.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Martha Chapter, O. E. S.

Past matrons' night will be ob- served by Martha chapter, No. 21, O.. IG. S., Thursday evening. Four can didates will receive the degrees. Past matrons will meet at ,3:30 p. m. for rehearsal. Supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
St. Elmo Lodge, No. 21, K. of P.

St. Elmo lodge. No. 21, K. of P, will confer the rank of knight on one candidate on Wednesday evening and hear the report of the grand repre- sentatives to the Grand lodge. All brother knights are invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Lady Wallace Lodge.

Lady Wallace lodge, No. "A. D. O.. S., will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday,, Two candidates will be initiated and officers elected.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
New Britain Temple, E. G. E.

New Britain temple, L. G. E., will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. F. s. Wooding, PAP Main street, at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25

A potent, powerful and popular fac tor of our business routine centers in our ability to always give our custom CTS more value for less price.
 The enduring service of our clothes, their fit, and their fashion and com fort exclusiveness, have constantly been augmented by price appeal which never has failed to keep them in the vanguard of worthwhile clothes.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
H. 0. P. Suits S14.95 to $50 H. 0. P. Coats S9.95 to S150
BUILDING NEWS.
New Britain Far Behind in the Con-
 struction Race Last Week.

The Hardware city took slump last week in the building field and fell far behind many other cities. The value represented by permits is- sIad for the week fOllowS:
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25

held this evening at 7:45 o'clock in Electric hall. All members are re- quested to attend.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Ladies' Auxiliary, S. w. ".

Ladies' auxiliary, U. S. w. ", will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in G. A. R hall. A large attendance is requested as the department inspector will be present.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Star of Good Will Lodge.

Star of Good will lodge, S. of B., will hold a regular meeting this eve ming.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter 6 Co.,. members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
 Oct 25 1q16
New Britain herald., 1915-10-25
Court Columbia, D. of c,

special meeting of the minstrels of Court Columba, D. of C., will be
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE b

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Boil
linger baby, a defec tive mite
whose mother on professional adj
vice decided it should not under.
go an operation which probably
would save its life, died at the
German-American hospital here
late today.
During It's last hours the sub
Ject Of the proprlety of sacrificing
the unpromising spark of life in
the infant that it might now grow
up a burden to itself and IA posi-
bic menace to society, was the
subject of widespread discussion.
DR.. II. j. llaiselden, on whose adj
vice the mother acted, was visit
ed by many medical men today
and telephone calls alternately
accused and praised him. He re-
NAMED unaltered in his convic-
ton that death was the greatest
blessing which could be hoped
for the infant.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
MINERS DRILL HOLES IN
ROCK FOR PASTIME

Pounding holes in granite
would perhaps not appeal to the
average man as an ENJOYABLE
recreation, but the miners of
Cripple Creek, Leadville, and
other Colorado towns, seem to
enjoy it as sport, and at Fourth
of-July and other celebrations are
IN the habit of getting up con-
tests to see who is the fastest in
the driller's art. One man will
hold a chisel-shaped drill, and his
partner will hit it with sledge,
several such pairs undertaking to
pound their way through the
same sized piece Of granite at one
time. Some wonderful records
are made at these contests.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
Notice of Homologation.
Succession of Mrs. Clorinda Stott
Deceased.

10th Jud. Dist. Court, State of
Louisiana, Parish of Iberia.
Whereas, Fred w. Bauman, a
resident Of the Parish Of Iberia,
Curator Of the above entitled and
numbered vacant Succession has
filed in this Honorable Court his
first provisional account as Cura-
tor Of said Estate, together with
his petition praying that the same
be homologated and approved.
Notice is therefore hereby Civ
en- to all whom it doth or may con-
Germ to show cause, if they have,
within ten days from the first
publication hereof. why the pray.
err Of petitioner should not be
granted.
Witness the Honorable James
Simon, Judge of our said Court,
this 18th day of November A. D.,
1915.
A. J. MAUMUS,
by elk Of Court, Iberia Parish.
l.. 7. Dulany, Esq, Atty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

Senator Weeks of the senate
committee on post Offices and
post roads, is in favor of one.
cent rate of postage for first class
matter for local delivery, and the
suggestion ought to take proceed
ence over the general penny post.
age proposition which has been
advanced many times and is said
to be the aim of the Burleson re-
glme as the browning achieve
ment of it's administration of the
postal business. The "drop let
ter reduced rate has a legiti-
mate reason for it's application,
as such letters form a distinct
class OF transportation involving
a MINIMUM cost of transportation
hone at all in the great majority
OF lnstances-and only the cost
OF carrier collection and delivery
and of office handling. so that a
cent rate would probably pay the
entire cost of service.-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
~ STREETS ARE CLOSED
70 CHILDREN MAY PLAY

n the congested tenement and
elgn districs of some of our
Re cities certain streets are
ng roped off for a few hours
afternoon 0 provide safe
Ygrounds for the children of
poorer classes says the Deem
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
plan has been resorted to be-
e OF the lack of public recrea-
grounds The closing of one
wo blocks of thoroughfare in
ighborhood does not material
lterfere with vehicular traffic,
II does give hundreds of
ssters an opportunity to ex-
themselves without danger
elng struck by motor ears and
IS. AT Buffalo sections of
OF the streets are closed
three to six o'clock each
noon, during which time
rem from the surrounding
loorhood are allowed to play
the care of a director
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

Children who have worms are
pale, cross, fretful, and sickly
most of the time. To rid the lit
tie body Of these parasites
WHITES CREAM VERMIFT-GE
is an approved remedy. When
the dorms have been driven out
the child grows strong. healthy
and robust. Price 25c per bottle.
Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
(Advertisement)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20

1t is stated that a movement is
on foot to organize clubs of q
thousand young Democrats o.
five hundred in New Orleans and
five hundred in the country John
M. Parker for governor. These
thousand young men-if they can
be mustered in Louisiana-may
once have been Democrats, but
when they rally to the support
OF John M. Parker they are no
longer entitled to the appellation,
because Parker does not claim to
be Democrat. Therefore Demo-
Gratis cannot support him for gov
ernor. Men should not hold to
one party and vote with another
They cannot consistently do it.
This is free country. If they
are republicans let them say so.
Huston Leader.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
MATRIMONY.

The primary impulse of all
creatures is possession. 1t is this
that causes a chicken to tear
around the yard with a piece of
meat in its mouth and all the
other chickens after it.
1t hasn't time, but the instinct
OF possession makes him grab and
keep it. The same is noticeable
among beasts. They like to get
piece of meat in their mouth
and then growl. 1t is this instinct
In man which provokes him to
matrimony. He wants something
to guard and growl over, so he
seeks a hollow tree, a cave or a
house and wire.-Pittsburgh
Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-20
NOTICE..

The public and more especially the
Creditors Of the Police Jury of Iberia
Parish, are hereby notified that the Pc.
lice Jury has applied to the Honor BILE
the 18Th Judicial District Court for a
Judgment liquidating the indebtedness,
OF me Police Jury amounting to Thirty
seven Thousand and ff'ytw and 76-lOO
dollars, without interest, and this notice
Is gwen for the purpose of enabling the
creditors and tax payers to show cause
why certificates of Indebtedness should
not be issued by said Police Jury to paw
such matnred indie btedness for which the
revenues of the Parish are not sufficient
to meet.
Police Jury iberia Parish,
J. WOFFORD SANDERS, President
w. l.. BURKE, Secretary.