New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20

after carefully brushing some stray
crumbs from his clothes, pulled out
roll Of bills, which according to
Nimro, was large enough to choke
a horse
The stranger sliced q new two dol-
lar bill from the roll and laid it down
on the counter. He did not release
his hold on 1t but asked for his
change. Thinking nothing unusual in
this procedure Nimro unwittingly
counted out the required change on
the counter The stranger at this mo-
ment thought that he wanted a piece
OF pie, While the waiter turned his
back to comply with the order. the
slick stranger scooted out of the door
towards the depot where he jumped
on a train which was just pulling out
fol- New York, incidentally taking his
his two dollar bill and all the change.
Ice Cream Festival.
Final plans have been completed
for the annual ice cream festival un-
der the auspices of the Christian En-
deavor society Of the Kensington Con-
sregational church, v hich Is to be
given on the church lawn Thursday
evening July %. Home made candy
and punch will be on sale. A large
attendance Is anticipated.
Attends Annual Meeting.
Postmaster Henry =. Porter Is to-
meeting OF the Connecticut associa- =
ton of Postmasters which is being
held at Momauguin, Cosey Beach,
East Haven.
Some excellent addresses are sched-s
uled from senator's, congressman and
representatives OF different postoffices.
Grange to Elect.
Berlin Grange will be elected for the
ensuing year at a meeting OF the
grange In the new grange hall on
Farnington road this evening Con-
siderable other business Of Importance
will be transacted An exceptionally
interesting program has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
A debate on Resolved, That Ag-
riculture Offers Greater Opportuni-
ties for a Young Man Than Trade"
will feature the program. Thomas
eastman and Frank a. Bacon will be
the Affirmative disputants and Elsie
Anderson and Alvah Ventures will
argue the negative.
Berlin Briefs.
Mr.. and. Mrs. e. E. Honiss Of
Worthington Ridge are entertaining
Mr. Honiss' brother, L. J. Honiss
superintendent of the schools In
Dumont, n. j.
SAntoni Massetti employed at the
mourning the loss of a valuable dog
which was run over and killed by an
automobile Sunday.
Harold Clark, of East Berlin, has re-
turned home from Indian Neck where
he spent the eek-end.
Mrs. Gorge salons has returned to
her home In New York after visiting
friends In East Berlin.
Miss Gertrude North, OF East Berlin
spent the weekend visiting her sister
in Waterbury VII
Mrs; Mortimer Pollard and George
Pollard of East Berlin have returned
home from Savin Rock where they
have been spending the. Weekend
Miss Alice McCorkle, of Boston, is
visiting her brother Edward McCorkle
of East Berlin. E
st. Paul's T. A. and B. society of
kensington will meet at O'Clock this
ening at the st. Paurs parish hall
from where the members will go in.
a body to the home Of Michael r.
Moore. past president of the society,
who died YESTERDAY morning.
special meeting of Court Malta.
bessett, Fcresters Of America, will be
Foresters' hall to take action on
Michael J. Moores death The For
esters will assemble at ST Pauls
parish hall at $40 o'clock tomorrow
morning to attend the funeral.