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New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
TROnDEY sMAsHEs AUTO.
North End Car Hits Machine Throw
 ing Out Occupants.

An automobile operated by Toras Kirkorian of 28 Lafayette street and occupied by himself and his brother. Charles, was partly demolished and it's occupants thrown out at Winter and Main streets shortly before 8 o'clock this morning when it was struck by south bound Berlin carr in charge of Motorman Robert Mur- ray and Conductor Charles J. Flinke. No one was injured. According to the report of Kirkorian at police head quarters, he had just turned his auto mobile from Winter into Main street when the car came along travelling at considerable speed. He was unable to get out of the way in time.
 The automobile was thrown upon the sidewalk and it's occupants spilled on the pavement. Kirkorian's head narrowly escaped the curb. Connecti- cut company officials are Investigating.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
NEW COUNTS AGAINST R. R.
"New Haven" Accused in Fourteen Instances of Violating Safety Ap- pliance Laws in This State.

Hartford, Dec. 9.-A second sldt containing fourteen counts of al legged violation of the safety appli- ance laws has been brought against the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad company in the federal court by the United States govern ment. The actions are brought by District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy on information furnished by govern ment inspectors. Each violation calls for Q penalty of $100.
 The fourteen counts of the latest action refer to the condition of cars in the New London yards and at Bridgeport
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
U1xuleIes.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

It has become apparent that the ukulele has invaded the American market with some promise of a per- manent place in the public regard. Those who have not attempted har- mony upon it may have speculated upon it's source. A. F. Taylor, a correspondent of the Federal Depart ment of Comrner has given some information on that point.
 The ukulele was first produced by a Portuguese at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. It was a popular vehicle of music in the islands long before it invaded the American market.
 MT. Taylor tells us that September 1, 1915, the ukulele factories of the islands were turning out 500 or 500 instruments a month. A year later the production had increased to 1,600 a month, and the orders from music dealers were far from being all filled. Last month company was organized in Honolulu to manufacture 2,00O ukuleles a month.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
City Aens

Tonight Odd Fellows Bazar, Jr. O. U. A. M. hall, Hungerford Court. -advt.
 We have doubled our Neckwear business this year. There's a reason Besse-Leland' 's.-advt.
 Gerstaecker lodge, I. o. O. F., will hold it's Christmas celebration on New Years night.
 We have doubled our shirt business this year. There are reasons. Besse- Leland d's.-advt.
 Rev. J. T. Winters 1a confined to St. Mary's parish house by-a cold.
 Novel and Unusual Gifts at Besse- Leland 's.-advt.
 Our Neckwear at soc, considering the rich silk and model, you will pay 85c for elsewhere. Besse-Leland Go. -advt
 Our NeclSwear at 65c, considering quality and style. cannot be bought elsewhere for $1.00. See for your self. Besse-L Leland d's.-adwt.
 There will be a special meeting of Court Prosperity, F. of A.. tonight at s o'clock to take action on the death of Michael J. Claughsey.
 Mufflers ali prices st Besse-Le- lands More for Less.-advt.
 There will be a special meeting of Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M, at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in Ma sonic hall for the purpose of attending the funeral of Ferdinand Heideicker.
 Last day of our s3.ss Children's Suit Sale. Besse-Leland s.-advt.
 
 will hold it's monthly meeting Monday evening and a smoker will follow.
 Extra count Shirts, fast colors and boxed, 95c at Besse-L Leland 's.-advt
 w Greenwood will give a short ad- dress before the members of the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 Educational Secretary A. o. Wash burn of the Y. M. c. A. is in Spring field today attending the New Eng land meeting of educational secre- taries.
 For Jewelry it's Besse-Leland's of course.--advt.
 Co. B, c. N. G., basketball team will play the St. Johns church team of East Hartford at the Arch street ar mory this evening.
 For Combination Sets it's Besse- Lelands More for Less.-advt. A successful social and dance was given last night in Booths hall by Harold Byett, Howard Loomis and William Cullen. Many out of town people were present from Hartford, New Haven and Springfield. Lynch's orchestra furnished the music for the dance.
 We have doubled our Neckwear business this year. There's a reason. Besse Leland s.-advt. On Wednesday. December 27. the | New Britain Quartet club will have a Christmas tree and celebration in Cal umet hall. Presents will be distrib- uted to the members and their wives and families. The following commit tee has been appointed to make ar engagements for the annual masquer- ade ball: August Stiegenock, George Kohl, Robert Walther and John Reundel.
 We have doubled our shirt business this year. There are reasons. Besse- Leland 's.-advt.
 Tonight Odd Fellows Bazar, Jr. O.. U. A. M.- hall, Hungerford Court. -advt.
 MT. and Mrs. John Bergeron and son, George, of Lawlor street, have left for Canada and will return short ly after the holidays.
 Announcement has been made of
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
BROKEN WIRE A MENACE.

Three boys played football near 3O9 Chestnut street this afternoon with disastrous results to an electric light wire and, but for the timely. arrival of Policeman Charles Johnson, with possibly dire results to children play ing in that neighborhood. He ar rived just in time to see the ball, kicked high in the air, hit the wire cause a short circuit and allow the ends to fall in the street. He placed a barrel over the live end, notified the authoritie and guarded the scene until the trouble was remedied.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
- Mrs. Thomas Ta1rant.

Last sad rites for the late Mrs. Thomas A. Tarrant were conducted at St. Joseph's church at g o'clock this morning, Rev, Patrick Daily off, ciating at a requiem high mass. The church was filled with mourners and friends of the deceased. The bearers were Dr. F. l.. Mcclure, Joseph Barry, Charles Phelan, William Whitely, Thomas Murphy and Arthur Berg. The services at the grave in the new
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
YALE MAN BOUND OVER

West Haven, Dec. 9,-Charles IT. Whitney of Chicago, a freshman in the Sheffield Scientific school, charged with manslaughter waived examina- ton when his case came up in the town court today and was held for the superior court under bonds of s2,OOO. The charge resulted from the killing of Antonio Morena by an automo obile which Whitney was driving recently. The coroner in his finding on the death held Whitney responsible.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
DOCTOR. GETS JUDGMENT

Dr. B. D. Radcliff of this city. now has clear title to property on Frank lin Square, having obtained a judg- ment in the superior court yesterday against the New Britain Savings Bank and Building association, which went out of business forty years ago. Records show that the association held a second mortgage on the prop erty owned by the doctor. The action of the court removing the cloud.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
RICHTER ARRIVES.

The hopes of the members of the board of public works and the Cham Der of Commerce for a demonstration of the new white way lighting system on December 15 were increased yes- terday afternoon by the arrival of one of the rectiffers. Work was begun at once on the installation of the ap- paratus at the power station at Corbin avenue.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Daniel E. Sullivan.

The funeral of the late Daniel F.. Sullivan was held at g o'clock this morning from St. Mary's church. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. w. F. Krause. Rev. Charles Coppens was deacon and Rev. William Downey ub-deacon. The bearers were Thomas c. Smith, George A.. Stark, Martin Murphy, Alexander Patterson, Martin O'Neil and Richard Long. The flower bearers were John Coffey and Edward Rivers. Burial was in the new Catholic ceme- erty.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
GRANT WAGE INCREASE

Hartford, Dec. 9.-The Jewell Belt ing company of this city announced today an increase in wages to its em- ployes affecting about three hundred hands. It will mean $25,000 additions al a year. The increase was volun- tary on the part of the company.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
PeoDIe'S Church.

The Greenwood meetings dominate all the week at the Peo- Bples church, with services at and k7:45 D. m., every day except Satur- kday. Wednesday afternoon there will 1be continuous service from till 5
 6'clock, with change of leaders hour &y Wednesday evening is specially designated as "Young Peoples Night |. RThe public of all classes will be wei 4eomed, but the best seats will be re- Served for young people for whom Special ticket has been prepared. ! At all the afternoon meetings MT. Greenwood will speak upon the great &opic- s@The Holy Spirit" Monday eve hing his topic is: "Open Confession Tuesday, Blind Bartimaeus"; We'd 6esday, to young people; Thursday, Eopic to be announced; Friday, "Gi- kntS"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

] cries Of warning apparently reacheo them until the monster locomot was upon them, ripping the metal and woodwork apart, as if by a gigan- l tic knife and throwing their uncon- scious and bleeding bodies on the em- banl1ment under the wreckage. Brakeman R. R. Scott and E. Ed wards and Baggagemaster J. s. Cro- nan of the express were among the 1 first to give first aid to the injured and then to go among the passengers to ascertain if any had been injured in the quick stopping Of the train. Detective A. J. Richardson and Policeman Charles Mccarthy, Theo- dore Johnson, John J. King, Freder- ick Wagner, Thomas Woods and Den-
 his O'Keefe were among those as- sistant Chief Rawlings and Detective Sergeant Bamforth. Several heard the creash from their traffic posts while other were hurried to the scene by House Officer A. C. Malone
 Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett was on the scene early but took no action. Whether there will be of- fcial action taken by him depends upon results of investigation by po- lice and Medical Examiner Elcock.
 According to the police, it is the worst srade-crossing accident since the family of John B. Dyson was practically wiped out about thir- ty-two years ago at the Black Rock crossing.
 Ambulance Service Poor.
 Criticism of the lack of ambulance service was freely heard at the scene yof streets. The combination police patrol-am bulanCe carried only one stretcher and it is almost Impossible to take more than one patient at a time, unless one is paced on the floor of the machine and subjected to the com mbination of rough roadway and springs that are not easy. A regula- tion ambulance would have enabled, those criticising say, the police to transfer all, or three, of the injured at one trip. As it was, there was de- lay while the ambulance was making two trips and an autom obile and auto truck had to be pressed into service stretcher was borrowed from the Russell & Erwin factory.
 Gloom settled on the fire houses of the city as news of the accident spread. 1t was intensified when news came of Mike" C1aughsey's death The many inquiries relative to his condition came from all walks of life. In his more than forty-two years as a fireman, he had made many friends and was one of the most popular members of the department For number of years he has been driver of Engine Co.,, No. 3. He was about 60 years old.
 Chairman B. G. Babcock of the safety board, Chief Robert M Dame and Assistant Chief William J. Noble Claughsey as a fireman of ex- ceptional record and efficiency. But it is among the rank and file where there is, if it can be, even deeper sor- row. The deceased was particularly we'll liked by his associates. Funeral have not been con- pleted.
 Claughsey was presented with gold medal about three years ago by the Y. M. T. A. & B. society in revog- hilton of his long and honorable career as a, member of the society.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Methodist Church.

At 9:45 a. m. the beginners prim-
 Fary and intermediate department of
 1.-the church Sunday school meet. At
 (10:45, morning worship. Sermon by
 (the minister. Mr. Cook will preach fonk the article in the "Outlook' for November 18th @'Why Do Not Want Nv Son to Be a Minister" At this service there is a service
 and sermon for children and yet the
 children are not kept so long as to weary them. Mothers are invited to kbring their children and enjoy the ser
 i fvice while the little ones are cared ! for.
 At 12:15 the senior and adult de-
 partments of the church sunday ssfool meet Classes for men and
 ewomen, as well as Baraca and Phila-
 thea. classes. At.4:3O D. m. is the meeting of the
 junior church school society. At D. m. the young peoples meet ing has for it's topic "Should l Go to
 College"
 At the evening service at 7:3O p. III. &Mr Cook breaches on the subJect f"The Prodigal Son. who followed the 3theory of sowing wild oats.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Mrs. Margaret Dwycr.

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Dwyer were conducted at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock this morning. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. William Downey. Rev. w. F. Krause was deacon and Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald was sub deacon. Services at the grave in the old Catho- lie cemetery were conducted by Father KrauSe.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

the engagement of Mary F. Schultz daughter of George H. Schultz, to George Miller of Fredonia, N. Y. William Bollman was assigned to Engine Company No. 9 today for tenn porary duty.
 E. o. Kilbourne today sold prop erty on Stanley street to James F. Sprague.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Stanley Memorial Church.

At the morning service at 10:45 the pastor will preach on ''The Great
 Commission. The Sunday school will kaold it's session at 12 and the Young fPeoples society will meet at o'clock Following a program of study of Bi- s5le characters, the young people will *iiscuss the character of Isaac, the
 Pacifst." -..-.. sse)n Tuesday afternoon and evening, khe Ladies' Aid society will give their Annual Christmas sale and supper. krhe sale will open at 2 o'clock and the Eupper will be served at the usual
 Aour.
 The Boy Scouts will meet on We'd hesday evening at ' o'clock. E On Friday evening the Endeavor Circle will be entertained at the par Ronage. -..-s...... -.....
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
NORMAL SCHOOL GIRL WEEDS.

Miss Dorothy Lord Green of Man. chester, up to yesterday a student at the State Normal school, and Henry Earle Robinson of New York state, were married in September but the news has been kept a secret by the parents of the girl, in order that she might continue with her studies. Miss Green severed her connection with the school yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Charles HI. Johnson.

The funeral of Charles H. Johnson was held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon from the undertaking rooms of Brick son & Carlson. Services were con- ducted by Rev. J. E. Klingberg, pas tor of the Swedish Elm Baptist church.. Burial was in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
YOUTH DIES AFTER
 ARM IS AMPUTATED
Robert Twining of F'airview Stree. Dies at Hartford HOspital-In-
 jured Last Month.

Robert Twining, son of Berton TWining of 37 FairvieW street, died last night at the Hartford hospital following the amputation of his arm that had been made necessary by a previous injury which developed into blood poisoning. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church, this city, at g o'clock Monday morning and interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery in the family plot, where his mother was laid at rest little more than a year ago.
 The death of MT. TWining is an un- usually sad one and his family has the sympathy of a, large circle of friends The young man was but twenty years of age, was of strong physique and his untimely death has come as a great shock to all who knew him. He was employed by the Gulf Refining and on November 27 accompanied a, big automobile truck to Hartford. While attempting to hop onto the mov- ing truck in that city, MT. Twinings foot slipped and he fell in such a man ner that the heavy vehicle passed over his arm, crushing it terribly.
 The injured youth was taken to the Hartford hospital. Blood poisoning developed and last night at 5 o'clock, as a last resort surgeons decided to amputate the arm. The attempt to save the young mans life was unsuc- cessful.
 Besides his father, Mr.. Twining leaves two brothers, Charles F. and Joseph Twining.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
English Lutheran Church.

Hungerford Court, Frederick C. Wunder pastor. Morning worship at 1O:45. Sunday school at noon
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
TO SEIZE ITALIAN PROPERTY.

Berlin, Dec. g, by wireless to Say ville-Announcemen is made by the Overseas News Agency that the Ger man government, in reprisal for Ital- ian legislation, has issued an order for bidding payments to Italy and pro- viding for receiverships for Italian business enterprises in Germany.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
MUNITIONS PLANT GONE
More Than Fifty Believed Killed When Explosives ManufactOry at Alexandria, Italy, is Destroyed.

Turin, Friday, Dec. 8, 10:45 a. m, via Paris, Dec. g., a. m.-An explo- sion has occurred in the Alexandria explosives plant. It is feared that more than fifty people have been killed. The cause. of the disaster has not yet been established.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Emmanuel Gospel Church,

Booth hall. Milton S. Anderson. pastor. Preaching by the pastor, 10:45 a. m. and ' D. m. Morning sub ject: What God Joins Together Let Not Man Separate"; 10 a. m., prayer and praise meeting; 12:15 p. m., Bi- Die school; D. m., young peoples meeting. Pastors evening subject: What God Separates Let Not Man JOin."
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
AGED JESUIT DEAD.

Macon, Dec. 9-Rev. Butler, 8S years old, said to be the oldest Jesuit in the east, died at St. Stanislaus col lege yesterday. He has been a mem Der of the society of Jesuits for sev enty years
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
JOINT VAIL OF PROTEST

Washington, Dec. 9-Representa- tives of sixteen minor European na- tionalities suffering in the war will present protests at conference of oppressed or dependent nationalities to be held here tomorrow and Mon- day, following the Woman's Peace Party meeting which held final ses- sions today.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
THREE DIE IN EXPLOSION.

Allentown, Pa., Dec. 9.-Three em- ployes of the Penn Trojan Powder company at Iron Bridge, near here, were instantly killed today by an ex- plosion. The blast occurred in the dryer house from an unknown cause.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Second Advent Church.

Church street, near Stanley street. Elder E. F. White, pastor. Preaching services Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 7:3O D. m. Final meeting of the "EVange- fistic Campaign Different"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
First Church of Christ Center Con
 aregational)

! Corner Main and Church streets.
 Eervices tomorrow: 9:35 a. m., the Sunday school orchestra; 9:45 a. m., Rthe beginners primary junior, inter mediate and senior departments of $the church school; 10:45 a. m., morn finar worship, MT. Maier, the pastor, 5kvfll explain the plans of the every member canvass; 12:10 D. m., adult (department, the church school; 2:3O Rp. m. to 5 D. m, every-member can-
 Eass; 6 D. m, meeting for young peo- Rle, 'The Life of Jane Addams,' giv- ken by Miss Annie Bancroft.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

Man." Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. The reading room is open week days at the same address from 2 to o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
PcnficOSt3I Meatin

Penticostal meetings are being held at 6S5 Arch street on Sunday at 3:45 and 7:45 D. m. Also Wednesday at 7:45 p. m. All welcome
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
First Baptist Church.

"Bible Sunday will be observed at eboth the morning and evening ser Fvices The minister, Rev. E. B. Cross, will read original transations from the Scripture. Morning worship 10:45, theme of the sermon Love Your Enen1ies' Sunday school at 12:15 D. m with classes graded for all ages.
 Y. P s. C., E. will meet at D. m., leaders Misses TIill Carleton and Car roll Evening congregation at 7:3O Theme: "Dusting Off the Bible.' The k same kind of welcome to all kinds of folks.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Mrs. Enna Deette Hubbard.

Mrs Enna Deette Hubbard, wife of Frederick Hubbard of Newington, died last night, aged GA years. The funeral will take place Monday after noon at 2 o'clock from her late home and interment will be in the Newing- ton cemetery. Mrs. Hubbard was a native of Kensington.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Hubbard leaves three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Todd of New Haven and Mrs. Carrie E. Post and Mrs. Eunice V. Topham, both of South Dakota.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
HiIlcrest Universalist Church.

APT West Main street. Service Sum- day evening 7:30. Dillingham; will nfeaeh.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

First Church of Christ Scientist.
 Chapel corner Of West Main street and Park Place. Morning service 1U.45, subject: God the Preserver of
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Chnych
 Notices
South Congregational Church.

! Sunday, Dec. 1O-9:3O, boys divi- Fsion Sunday school; 9:3O, Philathea class; 1O:45, church kindergarten ! 10:45, morning service, sermon "Trumpets and Sacrifices" Dr. Hill; 12:10, Sunday school; 12:1O, Mems Sunday club; 3:30, Italian Sunday tschool; 4:30, vespers, address "Ques- &tions that Puzzle"; 4:3O, Italian ser kQce; 6, Assyrian service.
 f Vesper music:
 bProlude "Evening Rest ....... .............. Rheinberger AAnthem Thou, o Lord, Art My
 Shield" ............... Stevenson kAnthem 70 Everlasting Lord of All kIymn Come to Our Hearts, Macy &Ystlude Largo .... Rheinberger \ f'Questionaire" by pr. Hill; Is the
 enurch sympathetic with the work &ngman?; What are the quahtca- lions of a Sunday school teacher!; RNhat does the "Fatherland of God
 ind the brotherhood of man" mean? :?
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

Catholic cemetery were conducted by Father Daily.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

WANTED-W to do farn1ly washing, 55 Curtis street.
 12-9-2d
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

FOR SALE-Parlor stove, 5 Garden street 12-9-6d
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
St. Marks Episcopal Church.

Holy communion, 7:3O a. m, later
 morning service, 10:45 a. m., sermon pm ''The Inspiration and Helpfulness bfrt Holy Scripture"; evening prayer #;30s D. m.; Sunday school, l2:15 knoon; baptism of infants, 1:15 p. m. fThe choir is preparing to sing Maun- Rder's cantata, "Bethlehem', during 1.-the Christmas season.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-26

I'm little stone cottage in RuthWell,
Scotland, in 1910 the Rev. Henry
Duncan established the first say
ings bank which was organized
and operated on the recognized savings
bank principle which is: that from the
deposits received, the bank should, by
judicious investment. earn enough to
gay the expenses Of management pay
Interest to the depositors and establish
guaranty fund to protect them from
losses incident to all business.
DR.. Duncan was by no means the
drst to see the need Of safe deposit
lory for the savings of the people. for
several others as high minded, but not
10 practical, had heretofore attempted
TO establish savings banks, but in their
zeal to make the proposition attractive,
combined features that smacked of
charity, and therefore failed as bust
ness ventures. As early as 1893 the
~ endover Bank" was instituted by
the Rev. Joseph Smith, who with two
rich parishioners agreed to receive
sums on deposit and repay the same at
Christmas with bonus of one-third
the amount deposited. 1t was in sub
stance like our modern christmas
Club" Priscilla Wakefield In 1893 or,