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New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
HELL ON EARTH,' IS
 R0Y'S IDEA OF WAR
Writing from "SomeWhere in France" He Agrees With Sherman

Fred Roy, proprietor of the Whlte House Lunch at APO Main street, has st last received a letter rom HIS brother, Joseph Roy, Q former New Britain young man, who enlisted III the Canadian expeditionary force ana has been somewhere in France for the past two years. This is the hrst time young Roy has written to his rela tives in almost a year and they were beginning to fear that he had met death on the battlefield. In his letter however, he explains that he has been wounded but soon expects to get back on the firing line His letter, written in terse but graphic style, follows:
 War Is Hell on Earth.
 France, May IT,. Dear Brother:
 I now take the time of dropping you a few lines to let you know how l am getting along. Well, I have been put on the bum and was in the hospital since the fourteenth of March, but I expect to be able to go Lack to the firing line again soon. Well, I do wish it was over, yet I have been pretty lucky until March, hut I will he back in the ring again. could not write before, but will write you every week from now on. lost my horse when I was shot c.own I had had the same horse for two years and do not like to go back to the front with a strange one. It is hell on earth here! You would think the world was coming to an end when the guns get working, it is som mething terrible. If a man lives to see the end of this war, l guess he will live forever. There are not many of the boys left now. There is only a few of Us that went out together, but I hope to have the luck of pulling through, if the Germans have not got my number on a shell; one of them that goes through the air like a freight train. We'll, I think this will be all for now. Give my regards to all the lads.
 I am holding my own and let me know how everything is in New Britain. If luck is with me I will see New Britain again. I had a week in London in January on leave. How is my old mother getting along? I will have my picture taken and send one to you Goodbye and good luck
 JOE ROY, 41,239,
 Seventh Battery, Second Brigade.
 Canadian Field Artillery,
 Somewhere in France.
 Letter Was Censored
 There is nothing about the letter that would indicate from where it was mailed. It is stamped Army Post Office' and written on British ' M. c. A. paper. It is enclosed in 2 special government envelope with the following signed pledge on the outside: T certify on my honor that the contents Of this envelope refers tc nothing but private family mat ters.' The letter had evidently been opened and censored at the French army base
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
TO GIVE DENONSTRAT
Public Invited to See Electric Ranges
 at Electric Light Co.

In order to show the beneficial re- suits obtained from an electric range, the United Electric Light and Water company has arranged for a demon- stration in the office for the balance of the week, starting tomorrow after noon. A competent cook will be on hand and prepare all sorts of dishes.
 Although the local office has had ranges in stock for only a short time, a large number of them have been placed in various homes throughout the city and have met With satisfac- ton. They are considered very prac- tical. The thing which will appeal to the housewife most is the fact that the use of these ranges will do away with the necessity of carrying out ashes from the coal range. The of ficials of the company have made d large outlay to demonstrate the ranges, but feel they will be amply repaid. The general public is cordially invited to visit the office at any time to see the ranges demonstrated.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Jennings In Race.

Henry H. Jennings of Hartford we'll known in local Ellldom, is out with the announcement that at the coming convention of the order in Baltimore, Md, he will be candidate for grand esteemed knight MT. Jennings is popular among the Connecticut lodges and it is expected that he will receive the united support of tn Nutmeg State Elks for the place.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Decorate Graves.

Annual memorial exercises for de- ceased members were held yesterday by the Y. M. T. A. & B. society and Courts Charter Oak and Prosperity, F. of A. In the afternoon the Tabs marched in a body to the cemeteries where after the graves had been strewn with flowers, appropriate exer- cises were conducted by the officers, Rev. John T. Winters and the choir of St. Mary's church. The Foresters ap- pointed committees to care for the graves and did what was done in the forenoon.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
City Hems

The Curran Dry Goods Go. offers some wonderful bargains Wednesday Tn their basement.-advt.
 Mrs. Edward Parker and Miss Ka- therine Heating of Chestnut street are at Woodmont for the summer
 Moose Herding, Turner hall, tonight -advt
 The semi-annual meeting of the Wentworth club will be held this ev ening. Reports for the past six months will be presented and officers elected for the ensuing half-year.
 Mrs. U. E. Damon and Miss F. Da.- mon of this city are the guests of their nephew, Alfred Gleed of Los Angeles. Cal, while there they will visit the San Diego exposition.
 St. Peters minstrels will rehearse in the church hall tomorrow evening, All members are urged to be present
 The school board is planning to ex tend the platoon system to the Rock well, East and Smalley schools next term.
 During the coming summer months the meeting hour of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society will be changed from 2:3O o'clock in the afternoon to 1O:3O o'clock in the forenoon.
 Chairman Prior of the playground commission will call a meeting some evening this week to arrange for the formation of a baseball league at Wal nut Hill park this summer
 Through misunderstanding it was reported in Saturdays paper that Daniel and Agnes Sullivan had trans ferred land and buildings on Cedar street to w. l.. Humason. MT. Huma- son simply gave a release for a mort gage deed.
 A new and powerful electric light has been installed in the police court room which brilliantly illuminates the entire room. It is of the inverted, indirect lighting style and is far su- perior to the old incandescent lights used heretofore
 Joseph Ravizza of South Main street reported to the police this noon that his bicycle was stolen from the Stanley Rule & Level company's yard this morning.
 Miss Annabel Erickson, daughter Of Dr. and Mrs. c. F. Eichson of kensington, leaves tomorrow to train for nurse in the Meriden hospital
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
TENANT CHASE
 BECOMING WARM
Western Tenerites Showing Fine Form Worlds Champs Improve

New York, June 5.-The breaking
 of the New York Nationals long win
 ming streak last week after they had
 chalked up : consecutive wins, has
 diverted the attention of the baseball
 world to the remarkably close pen
 nant races in both the National and
 American leagues. For the first time
 in years the New York Giants and
 the Yankees are running neck and
 neck for the. leadership of their re-
 spective leagues, both teams being il
 second place by a. margin of less than 8 game below the leaders, and with
 Brooklyn setting the pace in the older
 circuit and Cleveland in the Amer tcan. In the National league it is
 anybody's race, only half @ dozen games separating Brooklyn at the top from St Louis at the bottom of the
 league standing.
 The western teams of the National league, generally considered the weak CT end of the organization. showed up nuOre favOrably the past week. This was especially true of Pittsburgh which jumped from last to sixth place by winning five out of seven games, and of Cincinnati. which displaced Chicago from the leadership of the second division. The Cincinnati team on it's first trip East this season dis palyed a well-balanced organiza ton, which, it is. believed, will be a factor in the pennant race.
 ~, 4The only western team which failed to make a good showing was St. Louis which lost five out of eight games and dropped into last place. Phil adelphia, although losing four out of seven games. remains in third posi- ton, while the Boston Braves split even eight games and cling to the end of the first division.
 In Bans League.
 In the American league, Washing ton had a very poor week, failing to win a game and fell from the league leadership into third position, while Cleveland although losing a majority of it's games, came back into first p0- sition, with the Yankees immediately at it's heels. Washngton's hold on third place, moreover, is threatened seriously by the worlds champion Boston team, which in the week end ing on Saturday, lost only one game out of six The Red Sox pitching staff seemingly is returning to world series form and the Outfield minus Inc services of Iris Speaker, is rounding into shape. Tn the last week the made only five errors, less than that of any ether team in either league. Clarence Walker, the young | outfielder, who has succeeded Speak | CT, gave evidence of hitting ability, i making a pair of doubles and a triple | in Wednesdays game.
 Detroit's famed sluggers. who have | been slow in rounding into form, l showed improvement last week, not | ably in the case of Cobb, and the l team encroached a little further on the leaders by dividing eight games, while Chicago held it's place by win ming five out of seven. St. Louis pulled out of last place by heavy hit ting and Connie Macks reorganized Athletics, although displaying good talent, fell back into their familiar position at the bottom of the list
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Attend P. E. Meeting.

The Connecticut Past Exalted Rul- CTS association held a meeting yester- day afternoon at the Shoreham, MOr-, ris Cove, at Whcih the following local people were in attendance: Harry C.. Brown, P. J. Murray, A. J. Hart, w. G.. Murray, E. N. Humphrey, w. c. Foster, W. W. Hanna and John Mis- sett. NJ. B. Reidy presided at the meeting and which Edward Leach was made an honorary member. J. H. Bromley of Stamford received the en- dorsement for district deputy.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

will go with the Connecticut delega- ton, MT. McMillan being the alternate from this district, the first. The Con- necticut men joined the Massachu- setts and Maine delegations at Spring field and the trip will be made in a special train of Pullmans.
 Before leaving, Mr. McMillan was asked what he thought of the situa- tion. He replied well, judging by the news from Chicago today it be- gins to look like Hughes although we were hoping it would be Roose- welt.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
St. Elmo Lodge, IA. of P.

St. Elmo lodge, No. 21, K. of P, will confer the first rank on three can dldates on Wednesday, evening and Will make arrangements for decorat- Ing the graves of deceased members. The game of carpet bowl that was played With the clan last Wednesday evening was won by Y points by St. Elmo lodge.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Worthy Temple Pythian Sisters.

The bi-wcekly meeting of the tenn pie will be called in o. L. A. M. hall, Main street, on Friday evening at 8 o'clock Reports will be received from several committees and man. agements will be made for the cele- bration of the eleventh anniversary of the temple, which was instituted in July, 1905. All members are spe- cially asked to attend.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

night the third degree class initla- tlon will be held. All candidates or April and May have been saved for this night. The degree team will work in full uniform. The members who haven't played their games in the pool tournament are urged to do so as soon as possible.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
FRATERNAL NEWS
To Attend Anniversary.

A large number of members of Chamberlain council o. U. A. M., will attend the anniversary celebration of Ben Miller council in Danbury tOmor- row evening. A special train will leave here at o'clock sharp and all members are requested to be on hand promptly.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Royal Arcanunn.

At the regular meeting of Royal Arcanum tomorrow evening, a candi- date will be initiated. A visit will be received in regard to observing Royal Arcanum Day. Refreshm will be served after the meeting. All mem- bers are urged to be present.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Columbus Day Plans.

At meeting of Daly council, K. of C., tomorrow evening report will probably be submitted regarding the celebration of Columbus Day next Oc- tober. It is said that the committee differs somewhat in regard to the na- ture of the proposed celebration.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Martha Chapter No. 21, O. E. s.

The regular meeting of Martha Chapter, No. 21 o. E. S., to be held on Thursday evening, June eighth, will open at 73O p. m. sharp. A large attendance is requested at the social entertainment and dance, which will follow the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Chamberlain Council, No. 2 Jr
 O IT. M.

A class initiation was held last Sat- urdav evening. All arrangements for going to Danbury Tuesday, Ute 6, are complete. A special train has been chartered for the trip and it will leave the depot at 5 D. m. sharp.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
LAIcXandia LOd0C.

AleXandia Lodge, No. 24, l. o. D. of St. George, will hold the regular business meeting Wednesday evening in Turner hall. Nomination of officers will be in order and also the annual roll call. Every member is requested to attend.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Eagles Anniversary.

The twelfth anniversary of New Britain aerie, F. o. F., was fittingly celebrated yesterday afternoon by the organization when a banquet, follow ed by a cabaret, was held in the rooms in the Holmes and Hoffman block. Henry Walthers acted as postmaster.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

reason is given for the action of the judges of superior and supreme court, who make the appointment and who held a meeting in Hartford today.
 Judge Walsh first heard the news when informed by Herald reporter that he had not been reappOinted. He was apparently surprised by the in formation but declined to make any comment.
 Judge Walsh has been stenogra- pher in the superior court for thirty two years and is considered one of the most competent men in that line in the east. With his legal training and his skill he made an ideal man for the place.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
II. O. G. C.

New Britain Commandry No. S8O U. o. G. C., will hold it's regular meet ing tomorrow at G. A. R. hall. All are invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. IT

The Ladies Auxiliary, A. o. H., will hold it's regular meeting this evening ir Electric hall at 8 o'clock. The date has been changed for the Sved- ish singing societies convention.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
JUDGE WALSH OUT
New Britain Lawyer Failed to Be Re- appointed Court Stenographcr After Serving Thirty-two Years.

Surprise was expressed among the legal fraternity today when it became known that Judge John Walsh had failed to be reappointed stenographer in the superior court in Hartford No
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Camp Clara, R. N. of A.

Clara Camp, 1875, will meet to- morrow evening at the hall. 34 Church street, to initiate a class of twenty candidates. Meeting will start at s o'clock sharp.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

T. w. O'Connor, who has become asso ciated with E. H. Munson & GO. in the real estate business calls the attention of home-seekers to pag3 nine in todays issue-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
MCMILLAN OFF FOR
 MOOSE CONVENTION
Alternate from This District Believes It "Lool<s Like Hughes As
 c. o. P. Nominee.

Dugald McMillan, the Main street merchant, left this afternoon with Mrs. McMillan to attend the national convention of the progressive party at Chicago. He and Mrs. McMillan
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

The Swift & Upson Lumber com nsny notified the police today that some boys sneaked into their yards Sunday and loosened the braken on one of the freight cars, permitting 1t = ,,,n off thptrack
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Winthrop Council, No. 7. D. of I,

Winthrop Council, No. ', D. of L., will nominate officers at the regular meeting Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05
Sir Francis Drake Lodge No. 4o9

Sir Francis Drake, lodge, No. 429. o. s. $. G., will meet on Thursday evening in Svea club hall 90 Arch street at the usual time when the recently elected officers will be in- stalled by District Deputy w E. Woods and staff. The change in the meeting place is to accommodate the Swedish singing societies.
 New Britain Council No. O. U. A. M.
 At the regular meeting Thursday
New Britain herald., 1916-06-05

Two tenement house on Curtiss street-10 rooms. Owner resides outside of New Britain. Price $3,600, cash S1,00O. Rents for $25.00. A bargain for quick pur- chaser.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22

Elmer Riddle, + years old son of
Lous Riddle, was found dead in a
field on his fathers farm Sunday
afternoon, three miles north Of Cave
Springs. Cornor Callison, who had
been called, ordered an autopsy and
il was found that death was due to
All internal rupture There had been
no struggle and It looked as though
the boy had felt his strength failing
and laid down on the ground, with his
cap under head and quitely passed
away. A dog that had gone with him
in the morning 10 help inspect the
keeping guard over the body Of his
keeping guard over the body Of his
young master. The boy had cone TO
the field in the morning and had not
been missed Until he failed to return
for his dinner. 4 search by his
father and sisters revealed bis sal
death alone n the apen field.-Koq-
efs=b Democrat
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
CHRISTMAS IN SPRINGDALE

Christmas in Springdale promises to
be very lively this year; each church
has announced the usual Christmas
tree with program by the children.
Following is the program from the
various churches:
Christian Church
Following is the program for the
Christmas exercises at the Christian
church for Sunday morning, December
"a, in connection with their Christ
mas tree:
Opening Song@"Joy to the World ],
by the entire school.
Violin and cornet duet-Hazel and
Josephine Berry, Cessna Stafford at
piano.
eitation-Charlie Pearson.
observation-disclosures Scantland.
Recitation-Merle Goree.
Recitation-Ethel Scantland.
Mable Goree
Solo, with choir characterization
Stafford
Marys Joys-Lena Goree, Mary
Elizabeth Stafford, Mildred Goree.
Maynard Pearson. Welton Renner.
Raymond Goree.
eeitation-Clauaie Seantland.
Mildred Goree.
Standardization Renner.
Marion Stafford
Acknowledgment Goree.
Hayden Pearson.
Song, Angels Ghildrens
Choir.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
70 CONFER WITH BAKER

Little Rock. Dec. 16-ln reponse to
a letter written President wilson sew
raj days ago urging the release Of
Arkansas troons ON the border unless
their presence is required for the pro-
lection Of American lives and pro-
perty. Governor Geo. W. HAYS yester-
gay received letter from the pros
ident sasin e thaf the matter will be
taken IN with the Secretary Of war
President Wilson's letter follows in
part:
Il perfectly understand your feeling
about the national Guard, and yon may
be sure will discuss the matter very
frankly with the secretary of war If
nothing is done eog may rest assured
that It was beeae Sc It could net be
Gone without decentralization and III.
Just discrimination.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
.IEFF ADAMS kILLED

Jeff adams. oily son Of the late
Dave Adams. died Monday morning IN
the hospital at Sloan SPRINGS, the
result Of injuries sustained in the X
{. < n yards here last week while
breaking on that road He was stand
ing on the end Of box car and fell
to the track below when the train
bumped into the car in making a
coupline He suffered internal MUIR
les and his condition was considered
serious lroe tie first. The body vas
brough; to Rogers for burial Monday
afternoon He is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Grace Christopher Of
Leesbure, Fla, and Mrs Fannie Rees
Of Kansas Mrs. Rees was called here
Friday morning By the accident and
vas with her brother when he died
Rogers Democrat.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22

Bro. Roberts preached at this place
Sunday night
Bill Miles, of Oklahoma, is visiting
his neiee, Mrs Will Ingram.
Mrs. Will Joyce is visiting her bro
Their, Thomas Hammons, Of Fairview,
Mo.
Church was we'll attended at this
place Sunday considering the bad
weather.
Mrs. Dora Shelley, of Galena, Kan,
is visiting friends of this vicinity
this week.
Mr. and Mrs Evans, Of Hickory
Flat attended church at this place
Sunday.
Tom Litten and wife moved onto the
Uncle Tom Johnson farm fore part of
the week.
Clarence Savage of near Whitener
attended church at this place Sunday
and Sunday night.
quite lew fllgf1mlteS are eontem=
plating attending the sehoo entertain
ment at Nhitener Friday night
Quite few frienls of Mr. and Mrs
Geo. Been took dinner with them Sun
day, among the number was Bro.
Roberts, Of Burks Shed.
The death angle visited Mr.. and
Mrs. John Barns and bereft them Of
their little infant daughter, Mildred.
The interment was made in Joyce
cemetery. Rev Geo. Been conducting
the funeral services when Ed
John and Allen Murphy of jefferson
Iowa. are spending the holidays with
Their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Murphy
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
STEEL GANG STILL HERE

The steel gang, and the two sur
face gangs who are laying the new
steel on the Frisco are still in Spring
dale, and will be here four or five
days longer The snow storm which
came Thursday morning, has again
delayed their work, and they will pro-
baby be here until after Christmas.
There are almost 800 men in the three
gangs, and they have spent quite a
little money with SpringdaIe mer-
chants since they have been here A
recent pay day added to their attrac-
tiFeness 70 local merchants, and pay
checks amounting to almost $4,000
were cashed by local financial insti-
t.tions. \ portion of the money was
sent back 10 home folks, but quite a
lot remained IN circulation in Spring
dale.
II has been reported that as soon as
the work IS completed between this
place and Johnson, on the south. that
the gangs vii be disbanded, and the
men go TO their homes.
The presence Of these laboring men
in Springdale IS easily noted among
the crowds Of holiday shoppers, and
they are usually found in almost any
Of the stores, and they all spend the
hard earned money.
i would be some nice # SprnFdaIe
I I = 1=.l. Il u
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
ARE RETURNING HOME

TINS week several members Of Com
panE 4, :. y. g, who have been do
ing border service at peming. \. NJ.
are returning home. their enlistment
having expired.
TIE Local company vas organized
three years aee, this month, and a
number of the boys have served their
three years. and are nov on the re
serve list fo- three wears. They are
expected to be ready for instant SER
wee, though they are on the reserves.
All the boys come home looking much
the better for their service. and all
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-12-22
0NNBEY Is COMING

According 70 Geographic commu-
nieations Capt W G. Ownbey. of
Company A, \ Y G.. will return to
Springdale Fridan morning. Capt.
0wnbey is owner C. the Recall Store"
at this place. and his presence has
been needed at the store during the
usual holiday rush. He has been Civ
en- leave Of absence of fifteen days,
and viii spend ten days with his fam
ily AT this place, the other five will be
spent in journeyng to and from the
camp at Deming. N NJ.