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New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
1. ]. MULLER DROPS
 DEAD AT HIS HOME
We'll Known Citizen SuCCumbS to
 Attack Of Heart Failure

One of New Britain's leading citizens, Louis J. Muller, died sudden ly at his home at the, corner of Lin- coin and Harrison streets at S:3O o'clock last evening as he was ascend ing the staircase to the second floor of his home preparatory to retiring. Medical Examiner Harry A. Elcock gave the cause of death as heart failure. The funeral will probably be held from his late home Thursday af- ternoon at o'clock. Rev. Henry W. Maier will officiate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Nearly 59 Years Old. Mr. Muller was a very we'll known and we'll liked man and his sudden death will be a great shock to his many friends and acquaintances. He was a native of Germany, having been born there fifty eight years ago on the 21st of January. He came to New Britain in 1870 and was for num- Der of years engaged in the cigar manufacturing business with. his father, the late John Muller. After She death of his father, MT. Muller conducted the business alone and manufactured the well known Ex- plorer cigar as one of his speclaltles.
 Leaves Many Relatives.
 Twice married, MT. Muller's first wife was Miss Louise Seiring, who died in 1904. His second wife, for merly Miss Jennie Roberts, survives him as do three daughters by his first wife, Mrs. William H. Spittler of this city, Mrs. Fred c. Teich of Houston Texas, and Miss Margaret Muller o1 this city,. He also leaves four sisters Mrs. Herman Witte of Westf1eld Mass, Mrs. Henrietta Witte, Mrs Paul Vogelgesang and Mrs. J. c. Lin. coin, and brother, William G Muller.
 Fraternal Affiliations.
 Always prominently identified witf the democratic party. MT. Muller wa: elected and served a term in the Gen eral Assembly. In this city he was z member of the cemetery committee. He was also prominent in several fra ternal organizations, among them be. ing the New Britain lodge of Elks Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M. Washington Commaandery, P. O. S. o1 A., Sphinx Temple; Phenix lodge, I O. O. F.; Comstock Encampment, I 0. O. F., and Canton Foster, P. M He was also a member of the Firs Congregational church.
 It is a strange coincidence that MT Muller is the second member of thu local lodge of Elks to drop deat . within week, William Keegan hay ing died a week ago tonight.
 A telegram was sent to Mrs Teicl in Texas last night and it is expected that she will arrive in this city Wed neSdaY night
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

lncdteTS
 Both the Russwin Lyceum and Foxs theater suffered in the gale. The Lyceum lost part of it's tin cov- ering and Fox's lost a section of both tin and timber and the B. H. Hubbard company was called on to bring re- pair gang and get busy at once. Sev- eeral trees fell on Chestnut street one in the yard of Edward J. Skinner, vice president of the Skinner Chuck company. Hardly a street in town escaped some damage from either fallen trees or chimneys or unroofed houses. One tree broke short off at streets. Part of the scaffolding on the new building of the Union Mfg. Co.,, on Church street was blown down. In front of Mrs. C. s. Lander's house on East Main street several trees were damaged. The roof of Harry Alex s building on Elm street suffered the loss of roofing. pr. Coholon's old residence on East Main street, the Skritulsky block nearby, houses on Fremont and Clark streets, Henry McEnroe's block on Main and Winter streets and a block owned by Joseph Tutles on Beaver street all suffered conspicuous damage from the wind. Christmas Tree Buffeted.
 In common with other outdoor ob- | jects, the municipal Christmas tree | with it's glittering ornaments and vari-colored electrics had to stand 1 the storms buffetting, but although il l took a list to port and at one time seemed in danger of going by the board it managed to weather the gale with the loss of a few decorations l The singers stand near the mon ument showed evidences of the power of the wind, the evergreens and bibli
 cal verses being blow about and GOV cred with sleet and snow. The dam age was repaired and the program To
 tonight will be carried out as orig
 inally planned.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
M'AVAY IS THROUGH
 AS LETTER CARRIER
Has Worn the Gray Of the Service
 for Eighteen Years

Peter McAvay, for eighteen years a member of the carriers department of the local post office, is through with the United States service, and the reason given by the officials today is that he has retired" Several weeks ago it was reported that McAvay was considering resigning from the employ of Uncle Sam but he emphatically denied this statement in person at the office of the Herald.
 Postmaster William F. Delaney to- day forwarded the nomination to the post office authorities in Washington, D. C., of Donald K. McLagan senior substitute, and it is expected that a confirmation of the nomination will be received in a few days. MT. Me Lagan has had considerable experi- ence on the various routes and since MT. McAvay has been off duty he has been filling the vacancy.
 From all sources today extreme sat- isfaction was expressed of excellent
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
City Aen1s

McMillan's annual mark down sale this year will be hummer. Every thing in the coat and suit department now marked down.-advt.
 Special lot clean Lehigh coal, City Coal and Wood Co.,, Elm St-advt.
 Marriage licenses have been issued to Otto Steiner and Olga Shubert. both of 153 Curtis street, and Robert Henk of 257 Oak street and Emma Krigler of Bristol.
 Mrs. Bernard Haffey of Springfield was the guest over Christmas of her mother, Mrs. Thomas Malone, of Washington street.
 The meeting of the New Britain Choral Union scheduled for tomorrCw night has been postponed for a week.
 Mrs. Mary Warner of Nova Scotia is the guest of her son, Herbert Warner. of Seymour street.
 Dr. William Nolan of New York was the Christmas guest of his mo- ther, Mrs. J. P. Nolan, of Washing ton street.
 Louis Mertz has resigned as wine clerk in Simon Luddy's Elm street cafe and has been succeeded by James Kinderlain.
 Miss Anna Whalen, a teacher in the Smith school is visiting at her home in Millbrook, N. Y.
 Mrs. M. J. Downey and family. ci Waterbury spent the holidays with Mrs. Downey's daughter Mrs. William Murphy, of Beaver street.
 Willard Thompson of Lynn, Mass. spent the weekend with his mother at her home on Cedar street.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
ACCEPTS PATTERSON CALL.
Rev. Francesca Pesaturo, Italian Mis-
 sionary, to Leave City.

Rev. Francesca Pesaturo, Italian missionary at the South Congregations al church has rendered his resigna. tion to the deacons of the church and' has accepted a call to the First Pres byterian church of Paterson, N. J. He will sever his local connections the latter part of January. The congre- gation in Paterson is much largey than his present one and he will have a further opportunity to show his ability in his chosen line.
 Professor Biseri of the Internation- al college, Springfield, Mass, will take charge of the Italian members of the congregation until a successor to Mr. Pesaturo is chosen.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
PlainVille News
IContinued from Seventh PageD

and valuable gifts After their honey moon they will reside in Bristol.
 Christmas Tree Services.
 The annual Christmas festival of the Church of Our Saviour will be held this evening at o'clock in the church and will be followed by Christmas tree exercises for the Sum- day school children in the Parish house.
 At the Advent Christian church at 7:30 the Sunday school children will be entertained. A program, appro- rriate to the occasion, will be given.
 Entertain Statesmen.
 Sixteen sales representatives of the WetmOre-Savage company of Boston, who are visiting factories in this To- cality, will be the guests of the Trumbul1 Electric company tomorrow They will inspect the local plant be- fore leaving for their home office on Wednesday.
 The salesmen visited Landers' fac tory in New Britain today. Tonight they will be entertained at the Elm Tree Inn and tomorrow they will come to Plainville.
 Brief Items.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will give a hall.
 Mrs. Jennie Johnson spent Christ mas with friends in Waterbury.
 Harry Rifchin returned today from Boston, where he spent the weekend with relatives.
 Chief and Mrs M. A. Norton are back from Fall River, where they were visiting with relatives Christ mas.
 MT. and Mrs. A. J. Bordeau at tended the funeral of Mrs P. J. Cur tin held in New Britain this morning.
 The Grange will give the second of a series of public whists Wednesday evening in their hall on Pierce street.
 Mrs. Mary Russell has returned to her home in Waterbury after spending few days in town with friends. Joseph Connors of Providence, R. |. is the guest of friends here. Owing to the storm services in the | Methodist church were omitted yes | terday morning. 1 Town Clerk R. C. Usher received | notice today that a dog bearing { | Plainville license tag is being shel | tered at the home of Mrs. Swift or | Cedar street, New Britain. Investi l eation showed that the animal be longs to Constable Henry Davis O. 1 this place.
 James J. Graham has resumed hi duties at Prior's drug store. He wa employed as substitute clerk in tn Hartford post office during th | Christmas rush.
 E. D. Spellman and his housekeepe1 Miss Rose Beebe, spent Christmas il Hartland.
 Ralph w. Warfield, conductor ol the Bristol and Plainville trolley line has returned from the hospital muc1 improved in health. He will be abl to resume his duties in a few days.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
RECEIVES OLD PICTURE

Chief William J. Rawlings has re- ceived an old picture of the local police department as it was in 1887. The picture was presented to him by a son of the late Judge Burr. There were ten regular men on the force, John Rowe, John O'Donnell, Adam Seiple, John Sloan, Joseph Tatenl, Charles Callender, Patrick Lee, w. L. Morgan, P. J. Flannery and Ed ward Ryan. Of these only MT. Ryan and MT. O'Donnell are still living.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
ESTATES INvENToRIED.

Inventories of the estates of Edwin R. Mitchell of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Foulds of LyAn, Mass, brother and sister, were filed in the court of probate today by ID. N. Stanley and John D. Morrin. Ea7h consists of an eighth interest in Vine street property, s750. MT. Mitchell and Mrs. Foulds were the children of the late Jane Mitchell, who had the life use of the property under the will of her husband, Reuben Mitch&ll.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
RURAL CARRIER REMENfBEREn

Rural Letter Carrier c. M. Peter son, of route No. 2, received Christ mas present in the shape of a s10 gold piece set in a handsome satin box. The gift was made by W1e people on his route in the south eastern section of this city and New ington and was accompanied by a let ter voicing their appreciation of his faithful services. MT. Peterson was appointed ten years ago, succeeding the late MT. Rowley who was killed at the East Main street crossing.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Phoenix Temple of Honor.

The meeting of Phoenix Temple of Honor to be held on Friday evening of this week Is the one usually held on the third Friday of the month which was postponed to accommodate the Select Templars, who are to meet on New Years day.
 Many out of town visitors are ex- pected, among whom will be the Hon. D. I. Robinson, county treasurer for Essex county He will introduce some new initiatory features which are sure to open the eyes of the candi- dates. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

at 6:30 o'clock. The Christmas tree exercises for members children will be held Friday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Members are invited to en- joy the festivities and to contribute small articles to. the Jack Horner'' pie. An important meeting. of the supper committee will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the hall.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Turner's Xmas Party.

fe number of members and
 the New Britain Turner so-
 5 in attendance at the Christ
 rcises which were held last
 There was a large Christ
 e beautifully decorated, on hany handsome presents hung In which Santa Claus gerer- attributed among the children the evening. The childrG< Ia fancy drill under the dirc
 Turning Master Charles E. society will hold a meetirg g nday evening at which a suc- will be chosen to Charles E. cad turn master, who recently his resignation. It s hat Paul Klambt, first assist l be chosen to fill the vacancy. lmbt has a thorough knowl-
 the art of turning instruction I make an excellent man for Iety in the event of his being
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
|1lIer Is Presid dent.

M. Miller was chosen presi- fehuda Halevi lodge, I. O. he annual meeting held last
 The other officers chosen follows: Vice president, pr. lass; treasurer, Morris Schu- eretary, A. Aisenberg; trus- Eatz; assistant monitor, B. guardian, Eli Ka1lman: war ian Googel; delegates to the convention, Morris D. Saxe lard Miller. The installa- officers will be held at the ting.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
TWISS-

The engagement was announced to- day of Miss Gertrude R. Allen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William E. Allen of 1O6 Black Rock avenue, and George L. Twiss of Main street. The groom is connected with the Vulcan Iron Works. The date of the mar- riage has not been selected.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
KING PETER 0F
 SERBIA IN ITALY
Goes Into Exile at Urgent En-
 treaty of His Son

Brindisi, Italy, Dec. 25, Via Paris, Dec. 27, a. m.-(Delayed) King Peter of Serbia has arrived here on board an Italian cruiser.
 The soverign had refused resolutely until now to leave his army and it was only at the urgent entreaty of his son, the Prince Regent, that he at last agreed to go into exile.
 Entreaty of Son.
 The Prince pointed out to his father that it would be better for him to preserve his strength sc that he would be able after his health had been re- stored to return to his country at the head of a reorganized army.
 A Rome despatch on Dec. 16 said King Peter had accepted Italy's offer of a palace for his use at Caserta, near Naples, but it later was reported that the aged ruler had declared he was determined to die among his own people and not to abandon his army. The King has been seriously ill for m onths but frequently was on the firing line with the Serbian troops
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
at s"TabS' Election.

at '"TabS' Election.
 G. Russell, one of the
 of the Y. M. T. A. & B. Ing a complete surprise
 bers of the organization
 ternoon, at the annual
 hcers when he announced
 cy for vice president,
 a three cornered fight the bert N. Volz and Stephen Is been mentioned previ- ter the first ballot had MT. Russell withdrew his
 was seen that he was a Fhe vote being Volz, Al. Russell IT. The final led in 8 victory for MT. MT. Lynch, by a vote of The successful candidate treasurer of the society in this capacity he made
 official~ @
 , also a contest for the of riding secretary between rsythe and Charles <lice, ted in a win for the for Forsyth has been a har2 ent worker on various in the past.
 lete board of officers elect blows: President, Peter rice president, Albert N. ding secretary, William lnancial. secretary, Dennis treasurer, James A. Daw- al, William IT. Beckett; arms, Thomas Grove, Jr.: oseph Don1on; chaplain, Winters. The president zed to appoint a commit lge for the installation of
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Court COlumba, ID. of c.

The regular monthly meeting of Court Columba, D. of C., will be held tomorrow evening in the Electric building at 8 o'clock. The Christmas tree entertainment which was to be held has been postponed until the second meeting in January.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
BUILDING NEWS

1 Rackliffe Bros. Co.,, Inc, has award ed the contract to erect it's storehouse to the John KunZ Co.
 George K. Macauley has had plans drawn for a two-family house on Harrison street. Assistant Fire Chief William J. Noble has also had plans drawn for two-family house on the same street.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Stella Rebekah Lodge, I. o. O. F.

Stella Rebekah Lodge, I. o. O. F.
 Stella Rebekah lodge, I. O O. F., Ill hold it's next regular session in |e hall on Hungerford court on Jan- (ry z. The new officers will be in- hlled by Mrs. Gertrude E.. Wilcox, !. D. G. M., and staff of Middletown.
 rand officers will be guests of honor.
 he installation supper will be served
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Iron City Lodge, N. E. O. P.

Iron City lodge, N. B. O. F., will meet in Carpenters hall, 34 Church street, tomorrow evening for the cleo tion of officers and for other business of importance.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Installation Plans.

joint installation committee of W. A. Harty branch, A. o. H.. he Ladies' Auxiliary held a yesterday afternoon at the |of Mrs. John J. Cream, and dIs- preliminary plans for the It was decided to hold 8 hl entertainment. The con- will meet again tomorrow eve lat the home of Mrs. William
 g Prospect street.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

lr of Good Will Lodge, S. of B.
 hr of Good Will lodge, S. of B., meet this evening and elect of-
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
PRIMAL NEW

s to the F'raternal col Id every Monday in the btified that lodge notices |n on the same day must hot later than II o'clock wise they will n be his rule will be strictly Write on one side of the d do not abbreviate. Mo- Is will not be published.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Unity Rebelkah Activities.

l0EIGy ICOUCHt11 1HCUfv1o105" fty Rebekah' lodge, I. o. O. F.. hold its annual Christmas enter hent in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall to-
 low afternoon at 3 o'clock The
 al election of officers will be held e evening.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

lexandria Lodge, I. o. D. of St. G. Alexandria lodge, I. O. D. of St. brge, will hold it's Christmas tree Ircises Wednesday afternoon in new rner hall The regular business seting and installation of officers
 I be held Wednesday evening, Jan ry E
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Washington IL. Morgan Lodge.

Washington L. Morgan Lodge. Fashington L. Morgan lodge, K. of Twill call it's business meeting at |clock sharp tomorrow evening.
 annual election of officers will be ! and arrangements will be made their installation. Reports will be lived from the drill team associa-
 regarding the coming dance and A drill will be held at close of the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
TheaterS Damaged

chimneys fell from the roof ol the Berlin Congregational church.
 la aIll. und
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-10

Miss Minnie Vardaman presented her house guests to the young people of Jackson Friday afternoon will hold a of Jackson for many a coming day, the arrangements for the affair and the en- tire success of both afternoon and eve ming entertainments giving to the event a charming significance in social circles.
 The home of Senator and Mrs. James K. Vardaman on North State street was indeed an attractive picture when the young girls arrived the porch as well as the spacious interior having been prettily decorated with the wealth of ferns, Mrs. Vardaman being an expert grower of fine ferns, and the quantities of roses, the prevailing hue being of the several rose shades.
 Misses Mai Isom Whitten, Isabel Hol- lngsworth and Elizabeth Holmes Wat Iins were grouped inside the hall to give greeting to the guests and they made the first of the series of many charming pictures with which the rooms were filled, the background of graceful ferns enhancing the pictures charm.
 In the parlor Mrs. James K Varda- man stood with her younger daughter, Miss Minnie, and the latter's guests, Misses India Sykes Houston, of Aber- deen, and Linda Belle Heacock and Miriam Snyder, of Birmingham, and the following Jackson girls, Misses Catherine Bailey, Laura Shotwell, Elizabeth Mitch ell Watkins, Laurine Saunders, Elizabeth Sares and her visitor, Miss Edna Beall, of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-10

Chenshaw are visiting relatives in Montgomery.
 The Rev. J. M. L. Williams and his little daughter, Mary Elizabeth Will Hams, have returned from visit to
 Macon, Ga. The Rev T. B. Waites is spending his vacation in the west. MT. and Mrs M. O. Discher of Mobile are guests of Mrs. J. M. Donaldson ill Ensley. Mrs. T. E. Waites Is the guest of relatives in Missouri. MT. and Mrs. D. J. Duffy are spending
 some time in Jasper Miss Dolly Park is a guest of friends in West Point, Miss. Later she will go to New Orleans Mrs. Isaac Morris and children of
 Fairfield are with relatives in C1eve-
 land, O. MT. and Mrs. J. B. Adams are visiting in Talladega and Anniston. MT. and Mrs. E. A. Saxon left yester- day for stay with relatives in Col
 umbiana. MT. and Mrs. J. R. Owen have re- turned to Bristol, Va, after being
 guests of Mrs. Harry Spurrier. | MT. and Mrs. c, J. Hickey entertained a number of young folks at an outing Saturday evening to compliment their guest. Miss Alyce Schaaf of Savannah the evening and after a long ride en- | joyed a picnic supper. MT. and Mrs J. c. Nowlin have re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-10
FEMININE GOLFERS IN ATLANTA

Polly Peachtree chats thus about women
 and golf in the Hearts Sunday Ameri-
 can:
 Atlanta women were rather slow in taking up golf. but after few pioneers like Mrs. Tom Paine and Mrs liar
 rington. paved the way some of the East
 Lake residents began tentatively to knock
 the little white ball about, and thus Mrs.
 Bob" Jones, Mrs. Valdemar Guide and others joined the little group of golf play CTS. Then some of the 'kiddies' at East
 Lake took to the game and mastered it,
 as 'kiddies'' will do. And our young
 prodigies dawned on the horizon--Alexa Stirling being the bright particular star of this group.
 After the nucleus was formed as it were, the golf playing contingent grew
 rapidly. For the past year os so many At lanta women have played golf with more
 or less success On account of high quali-
 flying scores. few could take part in cham
 pionship tournaments. Now, however, the
 local association has arranged to give all
 players a chance for tournament play It seems funny to read some of the scores made, but every player is in earnest and, by playing their best, even if it is bad. they are learning form and gaining enthusiasm. The rules of the game are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-10
MISS MARIE GUNTER Attractive girl from Columbus, Miss, who is the guest of Mrs. John w. Dwyer in NOrwO0d


her education, both musical and literary, at the best institutions for the blind in this country and many of the promf- nent local musicians who have heard her play and sing since her arrival here. have pronounced her one of the best pianists and most pleasing vocal tsts who has ever been heard here.
 Miss Mahan Is giving the concert on Thursday evening, the proceeds of which will enable her to finish her education next year at the Overbrool1 Schaal for the Blind, which she has attended for sometime past.
 MT. Grover Tilden Davis, Birming- hams popular and able pianist, has very kindly offered to assist Miss Ma han in her concert, playing her accom- paniments
 Much enthusiasm has been shown In the concert and the programme which Miss Mahan and MT. Davis will rem der will be one of exceptional beauty and taste, which music lovers are sure to enjoy.