New Britain herald., 1916-04-08

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 /. After the Chickens.
 An attempt was made about 9 o'clock last night to rob the chicken coop of Miss Catherine Roche on Pennington road. Those attempting the deed were evidently. not aware that a burglar alarm had been in- stalled and it is presumed it was the work of strangers.
 The peace of the Roche homestead was disturbed by the ringing of the alarm. Miss Roche Was alone at the time and raised the windows With the purpose of calling for help. The would-be thieves heard the cries and made their getaway. The census of the chickens was taken later and none was found missing. Rumors have been prevalent lately there are many ike attempts and the authori- ties will mako a determined effort to capture the perpetrators.
 Going Up.
 The nigh cost of living is going to take another jump this summer, ac- cording to a local merchant. In looking over a seed catalogue last night, preparatory to ordering con signment, he was surprised to sec the prices have jumped materially over those of former years. The lowest price quoted on wax beans seeds is S16 a bushcl. Other seeds have also risen and it is predicted that local farmers will have to obtain higher prices than ever before. Usually hI> ,I,t. l,i t, five cents a quart at retail price. It is supposed the European war is re- sponsible for the rise for untold quantities are being shipped to the belligercnt countries. Local mer- chants have not announced their prices as yet, but it is certain they will be higher than ever before.
 To Move Building.
 Plans are being made by tho Amer ican Bridge company for the removal of the steel building on the Cromwell side of the Mattabcssett river in East Berlin. The plant has been idle for a numb Der of years and all the wooden parts have decayed. The structure framework however is still intact and will be used in the company's plant in New York city. The job will not d necessary to cut through the rivcts, which keep the slabs joined together. The work will be started early next week.
 Snow Sticks.
 The snow still sticks in some parts of the town. Thomas Holcomb of the Turnpike is dcSirous of starting his spring planting and yesterday he thought he would clear the snow from a hollow on the farm. What looked to be a pile of soft snow proved to be large cake of ice and conse- qucntly, MT. Holcomb says he will leave the planting in that part of the farm until a later date.
 Berlin Congregational Church.
 Rev. s. A. Fiske, pastor. Morn ing worship tomorrow at 1O:4b o'clock. The pastor will preach on Living True to the Truth" Sunday school classes will convene at noCn The standing committee of the church will meet in the chapel at 3:3O o'clock Vesper services at o'clock. The pas tor will conduct and speak on the sub iect of "Florence Nightingale" The Senior Christian Endcavor society will meet at 6:15 o'clock. Miss Caro- line Savage will be the leader and the topic for discussion will be "What My Denomination Expects of Young People"
 St. PauI'S F. C. Church.
 Rev. J. c. Brennan, pastor. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow morning at the Sacred Heart church, East