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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
INCREASE VALUE OF
HOME CLEANUP Week
Il Will Be Worth MIRO Real Money
After You Get Through.

Cleanup cleanup from the cellar to
| the garnet. That is the slogan of the
committe which is going to knock the
spots out of New Britain. The army
is being modified and will be pre-
| pared to move at Il o'clock Sunday
| night. Then watch the dirt fly.
Advertising placards, reminding
everyone that the campaign opens
! Monday are being distributed today
and are being placed in trolley cars
and store windows as we'll as factor
les There will be no excuse because
of ignorance of the cleanup week
plans. Every man, woman and child
who can read will be informed of the
purpose of the movement and the
only way to escape is to move to the
North pole. Then it is possible that
Health Superintendent Reeks will slip
on his rubber-soled shoes and fol-
low on your trail.
Begin at the inside. Clean the eel
lars and attics first. Get rid of all
that rubbish you have been housing
all winter because it only catches dust
and germs. If you are in the busi-
ness of collecting rubbish, rags and
bottles put on another wagon and
watch the dividends grow. The Off
cial song of the cleanup committee
is He's a Rag Picker" and the rag
man whistles it as he takes away that
pile of old clothes you have been
hanging onto with the belief that
they might come in for something
useful in the sweet by6 and bye.
After you get the cellar and attic
cleaned out lay on a liberal supply
of whitwash. Good whitewash kills
ance of the place. It's cheap and
effective and easily applied.
The yard comes next Get a rake.
Get your own if you can but get one
if you have to burglarize your neigh
bor's barn. Make your yard so clean
that if you have relatives come to visit
You suddenly from out of town they
will go away with a good impression
of your property and yourself. Cut
down dead vines AND straighten
fences. Build covered place for the
garbage can. When you get all these
things done any real estate dealer
will give you more money for your
place than If you had not taken part
in the campaign.
No matter where you live a dump
will be found handy where you may
place your rubbish. Here are the
places: Pennington avenue, north OF
Allen street; Glen street dump, Booth
street extension dump; Sherman
dump, west. of Black Rock bridge;
Kelsey street, opposite Sheffield street.
There you are-every little section ha 5
dump all it's own.
Paste this on the handle of your
rake: "Garbage refuse must not be
put in any of the above dumps but
may be thrown in the Glen street ex-
tension city Dump
During the week the city will keep
men at the dumps in order to level
them off and to burn up infamable
material
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
BOY STEALS LUMBER
AND GETS FINED SIS
But Few Cases i'm Court Today and
They Are Unimport-

Mike Crossanto, young Italian boy
was arrested by Officer Mccarthy at
clock this morning for stealing
lumber from M. 0. Baker. He was
given a hearing before Judge James
#. Meskill in chambers this morning
and fine of IS without costs WAS
imposed.
The only other cases on the dock ct
this morning were DRINKS Mike
Quirk who has not figured in the 10
cal court for seventeen years, was sent
on his way back to CRANKY from
whence he came. He was arrested yes
terday morning at the South church
corner by Officer Ncalon.
A fine of IS was imposed on James
ReddelI, arrested late last night bV
Officer Malone in the rear of McMil-
lan's block, and James Molumphy, ar
other inebriate. was sent to Jail Tor
thirty days. He was arrested by Of
ficer John Carlson at the corner Of
Church and Elm streets last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
DIES AT CAPITOL
CITY SANI5}> RUM
George NJ. BegIey, Aged Twelve,
Succumbs to Appendicitis
and PeritonitiS.

George Nj. Begley, aged twelve
years, eight months and. twenty tw o
days, the son of Mr.. and ars. Micha ell
j. Begley, of Beaver street died at
about o'clock this morning at Will
sens sanitorium in Hartford of a
ruptured appendix and peritonitis.
The boys father is a travelling man
and when his son was taken Ill about
ten days ago he was away For a time
it was thought that the patient would
recover but when peritonitis set in he
failed rapidly and the end came this
morning.
Besides his mother and father the
deceased is survived by two brothers,
John, a senior at the local High
school, and Leroy. He also leaves two
sisters, Miss May Begley, a teacher in
the public schools. and Miss Margaret
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at o'clock from ST. Mary
church. Interment will be in the new
Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
POLICE EXPLAIN
ATTACK IN PAPER
Affair With Ragsdalc Took Place Last
August and Man was Not
Arrested.

Much amusement was evidenced at
police headquarters today over an at
tack on Detective Sergeant Samuel
Barforth which appeared i'll a morn
ing paper. The story describes how
a man named Ragsdale was arrested
by the detective for stealing from
Landers, Frary & Clark's and how
he escaped from an automobile in
which he had been placed by the
officer after his arrest. Furthernl ore
the story says that Ragsdale was
pursued down Chestnut street where
all trace of him was lost.
AS a matter of fact it was last Au-
gust that Ragsdale was suspected Of
stealing from the factory and made
good his escape. This mornings story
Is real new stuff, it will be seen.
Another fact which does not show
this mornings story to be entirely
veracious. is that Ragsdale was never
placed under arrest. He was sus-
pected of the theft but becoming slls-
picious he made good his escape De-
fore he could be placed under arrest.
Furthermore Sergeant Bamforth
states emphatically that he was never
in an automobile with the fugitive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

The High school dramatic cast held
a dress rehearsal of their play, Tho
Lost Paradise" before the l.yceum
players yesterday afternoon. 1t was
tho unanimous opinion OF the profess
sional actors that the school actnrs~
performed very creditably and they
characterized the play as excellent.
MIR. Fuller OF the stock company ana
Miss Bolton are especially well quail
fiea TO comment upon this particular
show. as both Of them have ap-
peared In IL. The student Thcspinns
have spent much time and trouble To
give finished production tomorrow
evening and tho efforts VIII surely lac
crowned with success. n
The Aloha club held n special meet
ing today.
The baseball team PLAYED the rro-
fcssionals this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

Mrs. Agnes Frey is chairman of the
entertainment committee A supper
Will precede the evenings program.
"A musicale was held last night at
the nome of Miss Estelle Lofgren, %
ASH street, in honor of her nineteenth
olrthday Refreshments were served.
captain of the baseball team of
Court Friendly, It. of A, will be elect
eel tonight at meeting to be held
III the club rooms. Matthew M. Mes
Kill will be the manager.
Arrangements we're made last night
at the annual meeting of the South
Church Brotherhood for q supper and
social to be held May IA, when the
election OF officers will take place.
Stanley Post, G. A. r., held their
final open meeting of the season in
g. A. r. hall last night. A pleasing
program was carried out.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
STRAW HAT AWAITS
WRITER OF DITTY
T. w. O'Connor Will Give New Head
Piece to Man Who Sent Him
Letter.

If the person who sent a letter to
T. w, O'Connor, signed From Il
Friend, in which the writer COM
mended him for not observing the
hours for closing set by the chamber
of commerce and who also enclosed
a little ditty, will call at Mr.. O'Con-
nor's store and identify his handiworiz
he will be presented with new straw
hat by the proprietor-and the hat
will wait until he comes.
Mr.. O'Connor has disregarded the
hours for closing sent out by the
chamber of commerce, but opens Il
half hour later in the morning
The letter and accompanying dttty-
that the embryonic song writer sent
is shown below:
Friend O'Connor:-
II am enclosing you some of MY
latest, and [ want to say that Won
seem to have better Judgment than
the men who are trying to make
Hartford out of New Britain Yol
are right, New Britain is a manufact-
uring city, and there is no chance for
q man in, the factory who can get 3n
opportunity to do trading from Satur-
day to Sunday as it takes all his time
to go to his dinner at noon and cot
back to the factory on time so / will
say to you:
Air, (Everybody Works But Father
Don't lock out the working men, he
Is locked in all day.
This is no big city, so don't
Drive your trade away.
If the G.. of c. wants to do things
They should not start this way.
Every merchant needs the business
Especially these slow days"
"How's that
"FROM A FRIEND"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
TO IMPROVE COAST pEFENsEs.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary
Garrison was today arranging for
frequent conferences with mis- i'm
mediate advisers in the war depart
lnent regarding plans for nerma-
nent national militia policy which are
being prepared by the general board
of defense. In connection with the
plan the secretary has called upon the
commanders of all coast defenses to
submit reports locking TO the i'm
provement of those Notifications. The
general plan when completed will he
used by Mr.. Garrison as Il basis for
proposed legislation on the subject by
congress.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
City Items
Ito: Quality First. The EDDY

Ito: quality First. The Eddy
q Decorating Co.--advt.
) Gift Shop, 2s Court st.
Novelties, Stenciled Table
&inese Tea Stoves, Folding
Expensive Flower Baskets,
Crepe Napkins.-advt.
elk, dog licenses.-advt.
brge A. Dyson of South Bur
has fully recovered from
illness.
Is G. l.. Pierce Co, window
whist, Apr. so. Judd's hall.
4 Smith, of $50 Arch street,
ted to the police that on
Sill was stolen from his
1t at tthe machine shop.
The past winter three local
their horses through the
CHAMBERS. DR.. Radcliffe
1t three other horses owned
q this vicinity were also shot
infection.
Britain Nest of Owls will
Sker and entertainment this
which all members are in
Interpreter Matthew Malin-
n has been working on the
Srder case, is still in Phil
There he stopped on his re-
Wilmington with Detective
last Sunday.
#Officer, and Mrs. William
are rejoicing on the birth
liter, born at Miss Nagle' 8
Yesterday. FL 49, ~,f-"'' !
break in the water main
%ner of Hart and Hawkins
Is repaired last night be-
zamage was done.
8roggi, secretary of the Con-
#ood Roads Construction
land Miss Mamie Musante,
ork, were married in that
They will make ther home
God street.
McCabe, sixteen years old,
Officer and Mrs. J. H. Nc
Duth Main street, Is suffer
} badly dislocated shoulder
Suffered when he fell back
Fn a fight of stairs at his
eement is made of the ,ap-
marriage Of j.. Leonard
q 364 Church street, to Miss
hson, of Blake Road, which
b1ace on June 9 at the Swe,
#eran church. The pros
Room is employed at d. s
Store and his fiancee is EN-
& the Parker Shirt company
A.. w. Epson has beer
trustee of the bankrupt
Brush company. The APP
re Fred Wrinkle, j. c. Hun
B. Arnold.
70 exciting runaway thai
Stanley street last night
owned by Moses Schernoff
tie street, was finally stopped
III Martin on Winter street
-am for Tuesday evening
anniversary celebration will
led tonight at a meeting O.
ittees of Leading Star lodge
Mrs. Agnes Brewin is chair
he general committee ant
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
OFFICE HOUR CHANGES.
r. & r. Corbin and Corbin Cabinet
Lock Offices Will Close at 5 O'clock.

Beginning Monday next the offices
of the =. & +. Corbin division and
the Corbin Cabinet Lock division will
hours.
Instead of starting at S o'clock in
the morning as at present, the Office
force will be on the job at 1870 a. IN.
At noon the Office will close down al
11:55 o'clock and the afternoon ses-
sion will begin at Ito o'clock. What
tho employees like however. is that
they will be free for all further la
bors for the day at o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
DERATERs HAVE BANQUET.
Members Respond to Toasts at Last
Session of Club for the Season.

SCssI0n OF NIIID TOT TIC sVst=UH'
a banquet given last night AT the
Y. NJ. c. A. by the losing team in tue
William H. Hart Debating club closed
the season for the club meetings. i.
r. C;ilpatric acted as POSTMASTER.
The following members of the club
responded 10 toasts: +. o. Shjerden.
bringing Home the Bacon; n O.
Washburn, The Friends We Made;
=. K. Rogers, Cold Facts Minus Hot
Air: A. IT. Hancock. Tho club, Not
This Year But Every Year
President A. Tyson Hancock will
appoint committee to arrange for
next years sessions of the debating
club.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

The finest butter in the land. fresh
made, sweet and delicious, SAC h.,
8 lbs. for $500. Russell Bros. -adVt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
STADLER Is CLERK.

Councilman John Stadler, Jr., of
the fourth ward was chosen clerk Of
the council committee on rules AMI
legislation at it's meeting last nigh.
The committee decided to hold meet
ings OH the Wednesday previous to
the common council meeting and also
one hour before the council meeting.
All reports from commissions must
be submitted as early as possible.
Councilman O. F. Curtis is chairman
of the committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

There are not in use at the present
time one invalid chair, five and a half
pair crutches and five air cushions
Telephone HOS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

Eussell's Best Creamery Butter SAC
lb., 5 lbs. for $1.00.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Sunshine Society.

Motto--Good cheer.
Flower-Coreopsis.
Colors-Gold and white.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

The name of Mrs. George Caldwell
was presented to represent our So
ciety at the international convention
to be held in New York on May 90,
- and %.
So far as possible all activities will
be held at Westovcr Lodge, Benson
hurst, l.. J.. rooming accommodations
being available there at reasona bic
prices, reservations being made in the
order in which applications are re-
ccived. 1t is hoped that many will
fee they can attend this session.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

4 letter from the Hartford branch
OF the Sunshine society outlines an In
teresting excursion to Washington, j..
c.. in connection with the above men
toned convention. Members and
their friends arc invited TO go. Special
trains will leave Now York on Satur-
day evening. May -. at 1870, at the
close of the convention, spending q
day in Washington, returning Sunday
afternoon, leaving there at p. IN.
Round trip tickets SO. children $50.
If there are any who desire to go,
further information will be furnished
by telephoninG 1906.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

Best Butter sac 1b. Russell Bros
advt.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14
BarIand

We are very glad to hear that
Mr.. w. H. Smith is improving,
though slowly. Mrs. Smith came
home Sunday from his bedside.
Master Darden Barland and his
friend, Mr.. Hammett,, spent Fri.
day and Saturday with the formers
parents.
Miss Gurtha Higgins, accom-
panied by her friend, Mrs. Terrell.
of Grand Gulf, came home Friday
to visit her parents.
Mrs. H. F. Auter OF Vicksburg
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 1. N. Fur.
Little Stella Mae Fuller. bright
six year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller, died of continued
fever Saturday, Sept. a5th, at
r1:rs o'clock. The family has our
deepest sympathy.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14

burying ground. He leaves a wife,
one son and three daughters to
mourn his death.
Miss Ethel M. Gordon has Just
returned from a visit of several
months spent In the East visiting
In Boston, Lynn, Worcester and
Fitchburg, Mass, New Haven and
WiIIimantic, Connecticut, New.
port, Rhode Island and Chicago.
Miss Gordon was accompanied by
her aunt, Mrs. P. E. Belding Of
Fitchburg, Mass, who will spend
the winter at Overlook Manor with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Gordon.
The students of the HermanviIIe
High School celebrated Rally Day
on Wednesday. Oct. 9th, In a very
appropriate manner. A fine pro.
gram was rendered.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14
DermamvlIIe

Mrs. Ben Rush of Violet spent
several days here With her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shields, this week
The many friends of Mrs. c. N.
Bridger will be glad to learn that
she is gaining her strength and
health back again.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and
son. Paul, are on a visit of several
weeks to relatives at Springfield,
ILL.,. and Evansville. Ind.
Miss Mae Jones Is improving
nicely after an operation for appen-
dicitis at Vicksburg ssnitarium.
Messrs. John Gradick and Crit
6n Of Lula are visiting friends and
relatives here this week.
Miss Annie Mae Miller of TIL
man spent several days here this
week with her sister, Mrs. S. P.
Jones.
Mrs. D. G. Enochs and children
Of Jackson enjoyed a short visit
with her parents here this week.
Mr.. Robt. Boren, Of the Conn
neIghborhood. IN the eastern part
OF the county, died Sunday night
after a short attack Of acute Bright's
disease. Mr.. BOren was Of one ol
the oldest families In this section.
He was about 90 years Of age and
one of the best citizens Of his com.
munIsy. The remains we're laid to
rest at sarepta, the old family
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14
Ckild Welfare
SPECIAL PREMIUMS FOR
COUNTY FAIR

Baer & Bro, Vicksburg-Cut
Glass Pitcher and s TumbIers-
Best general display In Domestic
Science Department.
Sol Fried Co.. Vicksbsrg-Bar-
rel Sweet Rose Flour-Best Loaf
of Bread Of Cake.
Louis Hoffman Hdw. Co.. vIcks-
burg-$5 Sweepstake-Best Colt
under 8 years old.
Valley Dry Goods Co.. VIcks-
burg-Lady's $40 Hat or Coat
Best display Cut and Potted Plants.
P. P. Williams Co., VIcksburg-
Barrel Postell's Elegant Flour
Best bushel RecIeaned Lespedeza
Seed, same to be shipped to them
at close Of Fair.
L. Abraham-Lady's silk I'm
brella-Best display Of Hand Paint
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14

Ing.
Books Dept slore-Gent's silk
Umbrella-Besi display of Hogs.
S. Bernheimer & Sons Pair Of
walkover Shoes Best display OF
Sheep.
Morris & Wasson-Domestic De-
partment.
Claiborne Hdw co.-cattIe De.
partment.
Pope Drug co.-DOmestic Sci.
euce Department.
Nose Frishman = Poultry De-
partmeut.
Mrs. B. E. Hnmphreys = Dog
and Pet Stock Department.
Modern Farming 10 Year Sub
scriptions-5 to Poultry Depart
ment and S to Agricultural De.
partmeut.
Progressive Farming "a Sub
scrIptions = To Agricultural De-
partments.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. -S1o-$5
Best 10 Ears Corn and S. Best
Display of Corn.
Montgomery Ward & Co.-Set
6 Teaspoons, Table Knives and
Forks. Butter Kuiie. Sugar Shell
aud Cream Ladls NeedIework,
Arts and Crafts.
Miss Person Best Exhibit from
a SchooI-MedaI
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14

Interesting LstteFs from Different
Sections Of the County, Written
by Our Regular Corr
Respondents.



Hon. T. A, Lusler made a busi-
ness trip to Utica Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Hutchins.
accompanied by their daughter,
Mary Ellis, and son. Mr.. S. B.,
r., and Miss Edith Lusier, mo-
.tored to Bookcases Sunday to
visit Miss Myrtle Anpie Hutchins,
their daughter. who IS attending
Whitworsh COLES
Rev. N. A. E5monds, who Is
the pastor of the Utica Baptist
church, and who has very recently
been called to the pastorate of
Reganton Baptist church, delivered
a forceful discourse to an attentive
congregation In bis initiatorY ser
vice here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Parks and
dainty little daughter, Virgie Sue,
of Cayuga, visited their uncle,
Hon. T. A. Luster, and family
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. McCay. ac-
companIed by their daughter,
Mary, and little Jake HutchiRs,
motored to Brookhaven Sunday
and made a brief visit to Miss
Ruby McCay. who Is a student at
Whitworth College this session.
Misses CAMEL and Mary Mobley
Of Duke visited friends here Fri
day evening aud accompanied their
cousin, Miss MadelIe Mobley
home, who is attending school
here this summer.
Miss Lucy Hacker and Misses
Annie and Ruth Brown of Cayuga,
were visitors here Sunday.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1915-10-14
Dattfson

The wife of Mr.. T. b. Caulheld
capable and popular depot agent
here, is visiting with her children,
relatives in St. Lsuis.
Capt. Will L. Allen has just re.
turned from a business trip to New
Orleans.
Mrs. Matte Belle Humphreys
spent Saturday and Sunday with
her friend, Mrs. DR.. Holt, at Rus
sum.
Mr.. ]. A. Middleton. section
foreman here, has gone with a
number of workmen down near
New Orleans to repair storm con.
ditions on the railroad there.
Mr.. Sam Price is making a
specially of cabinet work in cedar.
His chests and an armoir, made
entirely of cedar, are excellent and
beautiful specimens of his craft.
The latter article ought to take the
prize at any fair.
Messrs. Sylvester Greenwald
and Norman Bearden motored to
Jackson Tuesday in Mr.. GiIston's
fine Overland car.
Mesdames GiIston and Green,
valid went up by train to Jackson
with winsome baby Elise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Darden,
their daughter, Miss Anna, and
Miss Fannie Nesmith went to
Natchez last Sunday in their auto
mobile, where they are spending
several days.
Mr.. Victor Barron has gone to
Clinton to continue bis studies at
Mississippi College.
Mr.. Mathews of Wesson was
here last week buying hogs and
cattle by the car load. Messrs.
Person and Darden are making a
fine business of this enterprise.
Mr.. c. R. Nesmith sold one hun
dred and fifty steers and cows, in
magnificent eondiuon, to different
purchasers. He is not waiting for
northern men 10 come here and
show him how to make money.
Messrs. Heard and Carmichael
of Utica took 10 lbe town Tuesday.
81 gotter wash Friday ter git
ready fer Saddy," was The excuse
of number of women the writer
tried to- hire to pick cotton and
peas, shut I'll shore be dar MoH
day" Sunday an old man died,
of neglect and starvation, and the
whole colored community attended
his funeral revel Monday. Three
days illness in the week is not un-
common among race who seem
incapable OF appreciatinR the val
ue of time and the. necessity to
labor.