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New Britain herald., 1916-01-22
Permanent Walks Desired on Main ' Street, Kensington
CARRIER WILLIAMS IS 55
Popular Mail Carrier Has Travelled Over 5O,OO0 Miles on Deliveries Entertainments Largely Attended Lyceum to Meet-Church Notices.

The warm "April' winds of the past two days have driven old Jack Frost out of the ground and made the streets of Kensington a veritable quagmire. The merchants and the employees of the factories, who have Secession to walk along Main street are be spattered with mud. There has teen agitation for some time for new r walks of some material on that thoroughfare and from conversation heard this morning, it is safe to pre- dict a movement to secure the de- sired improvement in a few days will : iae inaugurated. The spot in front of the post office is probably the worst on the street, the mud in that To- cality being ankle deep
 Tn discussing the condition of the street, this morning two prominent business men considered the proposi- tion of asking the property owners to have suitable walks laid and then starting a canvas of the town for subscriptions to aid in the payment of the project. It is felt the cost would not be very large if each individual who must daily walk along the street would contribute a small sum. The plud of today is only sample of what is coming later in the balmy days of spring, and the consensus of opinion Is that many cases of wet feet and possible grip would be avoided, pro- vided a more compact footpath is not built It is possible the agitators w.ll call a meeting of the townspeople ~~tf1e first part of next week to talk over the situation and discuss ways and means for obtaining the desired re- suit.
 Rural Carriers Birthday.
 Today marks the fifty-fifth anniver- sary of the birth of Charles w. Will Hams, the genial rural mail carrier of the Kensington post office. MT. Will Iiams is native of Kensington and is the son of MT. and Mrs Charles w Williams, both of whom are dead He attended the town schools until he was fourteen years of age, when he ertered the employ of Royal Upson who conducted a grocery store on the site of the present American Paper C0ods company MT Williams re- ceived his first instructions in the art of handling mail there as his em- ployer was postmaster at the tune.
 Later he obtained employment a the American Paper Goods company and worked for that concern untl September 30, 1901. In that year the postal department decided on a rura route from the Kensington post off1ce and Mir Williams received the position He travels approximately twenty-one nalles every day and it is estimated he t9s covered nearly 51,0OO miles since the time of his appointment. lie Ii the first and only rural carrier Iron
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22
The Ain, of This
 Bank

is to BUILD UP it's business in a safe and conservative manner, avoiding all specuIations, no matter what may be the expectations of profit. SAFETY to DEPOSITORS is placed above profit to stockholders.
 We want all the good, safe business we can get and assure our customers of every courtesy and proper accom- modatiOn.
 Money in our SAVINGS department draws 4@o interest.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

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New Britain herald., 1916-01-22
ALLPOS7AGES7AMPs
 AND DUTIES WAIVED
Switzerland Delivers Mail Be-
 tween Prisoners Of War

lc,orresnordonce of Tls Associated Press) !. Berne Switzerland, Jan. 20.-There is one small postage stamp, with black border and the single Woro' "decede" (dead); which represents greater tragedy than any battle Ill the present war. It is the stamp used bv the International mail service, con- ducted by the Swiss government, De- tween the prisoners of war or all na- tions and their families, on letters dl- rected to soldiers who have fallen at the front or died in hospital. A large table is piled high with these letters, each bearing the fatal stamp "Decede." This is but one mail, and each days mail piles the table again. They are to families Ill England, Germany, Fance, Turkey' Austria, Japan-the entire range or the fighting countries-for SWltzer- land has taken over the entire Work of administering this mail service be- tween families and their men at the front.
 An Enormous Work.
 For a small country it is an enor- nous work that Switzerland has thus assumed, bearing the entire expense without a penny's charge to anyone. | Located right in the heart or the car mage, with the fighting nations on every side Switzerland is peculiarly placed for effectively carrying on thls 1 humanitarian work. It is like the dlp- lomatic work which the United States assumed for the different countries H. ic probably greater owing to the vast ness of these dail ymails between all the fighting countries. And yet Swift zerland does this work simply and without noise, and few know of the extent of the undertaking.
 Accompanied by Secretary Breny of the Post office department, who is in direct charge of the work, The Asso- ciated Press representative saw it's many branches of activity in full op- eratiOn. Even the big general post office of Switzerland was not adequate to carry on this international work, and the huge gymnasium was brought into service. Here the trapezes and flying rings have been looped to the side walls, along with rows of Indian clubs and durlb- bells giving a free
 
 soldier mail. Long trains of mail vans are at the door and some thir- ty to fifty wagon-Ioads of this mail are handled daily-Letters to Bombay for Turkish prisoners there by the English or to Nagasad, Japan, for Ger man prisoners held there by Japan, as we'll as the nearby transmission be- tween France, Germany, England, Austria Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bel l gium, etc.
 Paper Mail Bags.
 A great pile of German mail had just come in, and the bags were stacked up on the floor.
 r Here is something curious" said one of the officials, turning to the German mail-bags, you will notice they are made of paper-yes, paper mail bags, usually mail-bags are very stout, of leather or heavy canvas. But 1 lately we have noticed the Germans are using paper for their bags It means a big saving on their hemp, and the bags are strong and serviceab '
 Taking a knife, one of the paper ma1l-bags was cut, showing great re- sistance. It appeared to be a new
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

GABARDINES also have the call this season. Self co1ored goods of nice strong weave, in lavender, rose pink, Copenhagen navy, myrtle, wine taupe, cream, light blue and black. Width is 36 inch, the price 35c yd.
 SEED VOILES in handsome self colors, make the prettiest of waists and dresses, with selection of a fine assortment of shades. 3S inch, for 25c yd.
 RENFEw DEVONSHIRE Cloth is the material with makers guarantee for fast color, regardless of washing and sun. Fine for children's waists, rompers and suits. Big variety of patterns stripe, check, plaid, plain, 19c yd.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

Advent Christian-Morning wor- pastor, Rev. J. w. Denton on "A Prac- tically Christianity Sunday school at noon. The young peoples praise and social service will be held at 6 o'clock. Then Cometh The End" will be the subject of the sermon to be given by the pastor at the regu- lar evening service,
 Baptist-Preaching by the pastor Rev. J. G. Ward, at 1O:45 a. m. Sun day school at 12 o'clock Rev Vic. tor F'urrenta will preach in Italian as 3 D. m. The young peoples meeting will begin at 6 o'clock andi at 2 o'clock the pastor will preach
 Brief Items
 Rev. R. H. Burton and Mrs. Burton entertained the members of the choir and the officers and teachers of the Sunday school classes last evening in the Parish house.
 Funeral services for George W Weeden, who died yesterday after a brief illness with pneumonia, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O at the nome of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles w, Weeden of Ledge Road. Rev. R. H. Burton will off, ciate. Interment will be in West cemetery.
 Judge George R. Byington this afternoon accepted the account of the administrator on the estate of Frank R. Strunz
 Our annual discount sale is now in progress. Will end Feb. 5. Twenty per cent. discount on all purchases during that period. H. A. James, advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

Dressed frankly and simply for their sport, the ladies who go snoWshoelng say that they find it an exhilarat1ng and healthful pastime. Not all the shops show snowshoeing costumes of course, so the ladies ( and perhaps the gentlemen) will be interested in learning that this interesting costume is fashioned of white Angora horizon tally striped with crimson and set off by huge white pearl buttons. The hood is built to the coat, and the boomers take heavy boots of white buck, cut moccasin fashion, dash ing suit for the outdoor girl!
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22
Plainvine Trust Co.
 PLAINVILLE. CONN.
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Banking Hours:-9 a. m. to D. m., except Saturdays, to 12 and 7 to g p. m.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22

IMPORTED MADRAS, nice new assortment of white grounds with fancy colored stripes, fine for men and boys shirts, ladies tailor ed waists etc. Stripes in one color and com binations, 32 inch width, 39c yd.
 FINE DRESS LAWNS in big var iety of figures, stripes, dots, rings, and floral designs of all sizes and plain co1ors, wonderfully good val ue for 12 1-2c yd.
 SELF COLORED VOILES in blue pink, black, Copenhagen, pongee, Alice blue, reseda, tan, lavender, grey, yellow, rose pink, etc. AS you see, a nice range of colors to select from. You will like those goods at only 19c yd.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-22
PRETTY NEW SPRING WASH STUFFS THE
 LATEST IDEAS FOR 1916 ~>...

 get in now hat  binai of
 
  25c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10
To Danish Wrinkles

Before retiring battle the face and
neck with water. hot as may be APP
piled without discomfort, then dry and
for two or three minutes rub Usit into
the skin gently with the finger tips.
No other treatment IS necessary. This
Is a wonderful skin food made from
pure nut-oiI. guaranteed to contain
nothing that viii cause hair-growth.
Usit Is a formula secured in Egypt
and IL said to have been used by Cleo
patra and other famous Egyptian
beauties. and handed down through
the ages until today it is offered to
the women Of this country Usit Is
positively guaranteed to drive away
wrinkles and restore any complexion
to its youthful beauty and freshness.
Usit is not face cream. but a Liquid
put up in handsome opal bottles
Immediate relief to chapped face
and hands.
Any hrst-ciass druggist can supply
it for so cents. but be sure you get the
genuine Usit in bottles Tor by sum
mer's Pharmacy and dealers every
where-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10
Daily Thought.

Even in the anxieties of life, when
we are like pilgrims walking with peas
in our shoes, still there is the scent
of flowers, the song of the birds, and
the sweet light Of heaven about our
path.-Grey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10

ARE ron WAITING FOR
CHANCE" TO PUSH THAT BUSINESS
VENTURE OR PLAN-OR TO FIND
BACKING FOR THAT IDEA OR Ils.
yENTTON OK YOURS3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10

What are the principal tobacco pro-
ducing countries of the world and what
states in this country. produce the
most?
1t is raised in Europe, Asia, Africa
and America. In 1912, the latest year
reported by countries, the worlds crop
was 2.s35. 740 900 pounds Of which the
United States produced So, $4,000. In
Shis country were: Kentucky, PSI BOO
600 pounds; Virginia. 154.OO00aO; North
Carolina, 167 ,50O,O 600; Tennessee. g.
100000; Ohio, 81, 425, 600; Pennsylvania,
46,6sO, 900; Wisconsin. 5O,740,0o0; Con
necdcut, 2S,520, 600; South Carolina, 80,
2SS. 900.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10


Every purchase made in this
store is safeguarded by our pledge
of your complete and lasting salts
faction. So far as we know, it IS
made Of reliable material by con
scientious workmen-or it would
never have found place in our
stocks.
But should there ever arise any
cause for complaint, we want you
to feel that we are here to make
it good-willingly, couteously, IN
failingly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10

One Of the important services a
store like this renders the com
munity is to demonstrate the
economy Of good quality. We have
the best merchandise made in
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Haberdash-
cry, and by reason Of our large
volume and two-store buying we re
able to keep prices pretty low; but
we maintain quality always.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10

Was the city of Berlin ever captured
in war?
In 1850 during what was called the
Seven Years War. it was captured and
burned by the Russians and Austrians,
who were then allies. The city was
laid under a heavy money tribute and
magazines, arsenals and foundries were
destroyed. 1t also saw something Of
Napoleon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-10

Please give me a sketch of Woodrow
Wilson's life.
Thomas Woodrow Wilson's father
was Joseph r. Wilson, born in Steu-
benville, O. His mother was Miss
Janet Woodrow. later in life called
Jessie Woodrow She was born in
England and came to this country in
1885. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was
born st Staunton, Va. in 1856. lie
was graduated at Princeton in 1879.
then studied law at the University of
Virginia and for two years, in 1882 3,
practiced in Atlanta. Ca. In 1888 to
1885 he studied Jurisprudence, history
and political science at the newly open
ed Johns Hopkins university from
which, in 1885, he received the degree
of doctor of philosophy. He was an
associate professor of history at Bryn
Mawr i'm 1856 and associate profess
sor OF history and political science
there in 1sS6-ss, filed similar chair
at Wesleyan university in 1SS9-9O and
in 1890 became professor of jurispru-
dence and politics at Princeton. Upon
the resignation of President Patton in
June, 1902, Mr. Wilson was elected
president OF Princeton university. He
was made governor Of New Jersey in
1911 and elected president of the Unit
ed States Nov. 5, 1912.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
COOPER ASKS
HIGH DAMAGES
FOR PROPERTY

The board of public works today
adopted resolution for the construc-
tion of ten-foot sidewalk on the west
side of North Twelfth street between
the new bridge and North street, ef-
fecting only the property of Mrs Mary
]. Cooper. who was represented at the
hearing by her son, Alva Cooper.
He was informed that Mrs Cooper
had been awarded $40 damages for the
condemnation of small triangular
section and that the sidewalk would
cost less than $50 Cooper asked the
city to pay for four feet Of the walk.
and said he thought his mother was
entitled to 5000 damages for the in
jury done her property by the con-
demnation of small section of the
lot. He thought the price established
for the alley opening to be satisfac-
tory The assessed valuation of the
lot is 1920.
President Bavis reminded Cooper
that the street on each side of the
property had been paved under the
three-mile-road law without assessment
to Mrs Cooper: that the handsomest
bridge in the county had been con-
structed in the rear of the lot. and
thai now the city proposed to provide
a ten-foot sidewalk without cost to
Mrs Cooper. He said he thought the
property in question had been greatly
increased in value by the various i'm.
provements.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
NEWLAND ASKS
BROThERHO0DS
NOT TO STRIKE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Direct
request that the Big Four" Brother.
hoods postpone the date for the com
mencement of their general strike
scheduled for next Monday morning,
was made by Senator Newland, chair
man Of the Senate interstate COM
merce committee, today. When the
public hearing on the proposed legis.
lation opened, Senator Newland in a
brief speech called attention to the
great importance of the legislation un-
der consideration.
"A strike such as is contemplated
would involve the entire country in
domestic civil war;" said Newland.
And it would be impossible to esti
mate the terrible consequences of It,"
II trust that before this hearing is
concluded the heads of the Brother
hood will recognize that Congress has
entered with serious and continuous
purpose into an effort to secure
remedy that will be fair to all and will
by a postponement of the strike, en-
able the Congress to act with the care,
deliberation and temperance which
the enormous importance of this grave
problem demands"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
BABIES
ENTER CONTEST
FOR 36 PRIZES

Eighty babies have been registered
for the Richmond better baby contest
Only one pair of twins has been en-.
tered. Twins up to year of age will
be accepted, but all other contestants
must be under two years of age These
facts were brought out at the meeting
of the following committee this morn
ing:
Mrs. Lee B. Nusbaum chairman:
Mrs. Benjamin Rush, Mrs Millard
Warfel, Mrs. Fred Bartel, Mrs W. o.
Crawford, Mrs. Charles Druitt, Mrs.
S. E. Nicholson, Mrs. Everett Engel-
bert. Miss Bertha King. Mrs James
Beeson, Mrs. N. c. Heironimus, Mrs.
James B. Unthank, Mrs Caroline
Wright, Mrs. William Meerhoff and
Miss Clara Pound.
These women will assist Miss Mahin
with the contest and part of them will
serve as reception committees each
day.
Only the names of prize babies will
be published, and no registrations will
be accepted after Saturday. Thirty.
six prizes have been offered.
Each child will receive a private
examination. Times have been set for
each child, and If mothers are prompt
the contest will go off without bob
BILE. Even though the child receives
no prize it will receive a thorough
physical examination, and the mother
will be advised about its condition. Nc
registration fee is charged
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
TURNS ON GAS,
train HITS CAR

According to Henry Stoddard, we'll
known farmer living near Hagerstown,
who still considers himself lucky de-
spite the fact that his Iive-passenger
Ford touring car is a total wreck at
the side OF the road near the Pennsyl.
vania railroad crossing just out OF
Olive Hill, there may be levers and
levers on an automobile, but one must
not confuse the brake with the lever
that feeds the gas.
Stoddard was on his way to Rich.
mond early this morning. A passing
freight train near the cross roads at
Olive hill blocked his progress. When
about ten feet from the crossing he
sought to apply the brakes.
According to Stoddard, who was un.
injured in the subsequent happenings,
he must have applied the wrong lever
Stoddard jumped. The car was
wrecked
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
STRIKERS DARE NOT
STOP TROOP TRAINS

Troop and army supply trains are
regarded by the government in the
same way that mail trains are" said
Lieutenant Edward Coppock while
here inspecting the local recruiting
station today. They dare not be in
terfered with.
at is for this reason that train
load of Ohio national guard troops is
being started for the Mexican border
regardless of whether they will reach
the destination before Monday when
the strike is scheduled to be called.
These trains and the supply trains
dare not be interfered with any more
than the mail trains"
The strike order provides that in
case war is declared, the railroad men
will go back to work to transport
necessary troops and supplies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
TRACTION PLANS
TO TRANSPORT
FRESH MEATS

ct. H., l. & E. fnterurban company
will put on night freight service to
transport food and other necessities
in case the railroad strike is called
Monday" Alexander Gordon, local su-
perintendent, said today.
The traction company has enough
coal stored at its power houses to run
all it's lines for sixty days. No ar
rangements have been made to add
extra cars for passenger service.
The plan is for meats and other
foods to be shipped by the Great
Lakes from Chicago and northern
points. 1t will be unloaded at the
lake terminal of the traction compan-
les. From there 1t will be shipped to
points all over the surrounding terri
tory.
Passenger service on the interurban
lines stops near midnight and does
not start until about six o'clock in the
morning. Much freight could be hand
led during this time. Besides this,
added freight cars would be put into
service during the day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31

In the event OF railroad strike
Richmond's food supply will be suf-
ficent to meet an anticipated abnor-
NAL demand for an extended period,
although there will be shortage in
certain foodstuffs. notably garden
produce.
Today Richmond, which uses 400
bushels OF potatoes per day, was con-
fronted with potatoe famine. Elk.
tremely hot weather injured the local
potatoe crop causing decided scare
ity In this important commodity. If
railroad transportation is paralyzed
"spuds" will be almost impossible to
obtain In the local markets.
Overnight the price Of potatoes
jumped Is cents on the bushel. Yes
terday potatoes were quoted, retail. at
$3.50 bushel. Today they were sell
ing at 1926 bushel. One local COM
mission house yesterday purchased
from a farmer 200 bushels of potatoes
at $1.75 a bushel and had to haul them
into the city.
Anton Stole, owner of packing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
CHICAGO RAILROAD HEADS
CONCENTRATE TO COMBAT
RAILROADERS ON STRIKE

CHICAGO, Aug. 31-The approach
ing strike will mean a bitter fight be-
tween organized labor and organized
railroads, at least so far as the west
is concerned. This was made certain
here today when officials of all the
big roads entering Chicago planned to
attend meeting at the Chicago Club
to perfect plans whereby a united
front will be presented to the striking
brotherhoods
Although generally uncommunica-
tive, they made no attempt to conceal
the reason for the gathering. 1t was,
they said frankly, to get line on
their combined resources and to dis
cuss plans for concerted action.
Assemble Strike-breakers.
Strike breakers, great numbers Of
whom already are being concentrated
in Chicago, will be traded. it is under
stood. Thus, If one road Is able to
operate fairly successfully while an
other is helpless. the fortunate one
will come to the others aid. In this
way. and in this way only, the Off
clals believe. can the crisis be sue
cessfully met by the railroads
Every private detective and secret
service agency in Chicago had it's nets
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-31
KING CONSTANTINE LEAVES ATHENS:
CREEK SOLDIERS JOIN BOTH SIDES
AND ENGAGE IN BLOODY BATTLES

LONDON, Aug. 21-The collapse
of the Greek government is predicted
as the result of sensational dispatches
from Athens and Saloniki
Following the receipt Of the report
that King Constantine had fled from
Athens belief was expressed that the
allied military authorities now in
Greece may be compelled to assume
control of the government machinery
at Athens
That Anglo-French forces may even
now be in Athens is indicated by a
dispatch from Saloniki reporting that
a strong detachment of allied troops
had been landed by Greek soldiers.
Battle Rages Near Palace.
1t was also stated that battle had
been raging between AngloFrench