New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-01

three years ago, Miss Molumphy be-
came affiliated with the Nurses Red
Cross society.
While residing in Berlin. Miss Mo-
lumphy was interested in a number
Of local societies and was an ardent
worker in the Berlin Grange. AL
though she received her call unexpect-
eddy and left Berlin without being
able to. bid her many friends farewell,
she carries with her the good wishes
and prayers of God-speed from all.
With the erection OF the new war
bulletin board In front OF the town
hall, Miss MoIumphy's name will also
occupy a place of honor with the
names Of the local soldiers who are
serving their country. ., ..
Ventres' Blacksmith Shop 'Stormed.
Upon arising this morning and
making his way to his blacksmith
shop in Kensington. g., w. Ventres re-
ceived q shock. The place looked as
If It had recently been the. center of
a fierce attack by an invading army.
Every window in the building was
broken. and hundreds Of sticks and
stones adorned the roof. Mr.. Ventres
complained to Prosecutor William III.
Gibney and 1t is expected the young
hoodluns, who did the damage during
the night while celebrating Hal
lowe'en will be arrested.
Every constable was on duty last
night and although there were a num-
| Der Of youngsters ont, no arrests were
made. A fence in front Of the resi-
f! dence of DIN Oldershawon Worth
ington Ridge was removed but was
found this morning in front Of the
! home Of e. Birmingham Schurr. A
wagon belonging to William Luby Of
Kensington was taken during the eve-
ming, and after being filled with cab
bagee. was abandoned in the rear of
the Kilby house. The wagon was re-
= claimed by Its owner this morning.
l. Halloween Parties.
In celebration Of Halloween, q
number OF parties were held here
last night Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E
Hart entertained the Liberty Whist
club. The players came in many
grotesque and weird costumes. Dur
ing the evening, pumpkin pie, sweet
cider. and other deliciou9 dishes were
served. The consolation prize wal
captured by Miss Lockwood Of New
Britain and the first prize was award
ed to James Ellsworth. Guests wer'
present from fOrLIanO, ber1n, 6Aon
sington and New Britain.
A large number of people enjoyed
a masquerade and dance under thu
auspices Of the Burritt Grange O.
New Britain in the Grange hall OF
Pennington road last evening.
Miss James McQueeny of Kensing
ton also entertained at a Hallowe'el
party. There were about flfteel
= guests present. Games were playe,
and music was enjoyed following
which refreshments were served.
Case Adjourned.
! Through the request Of Attorne
: F. P. Guilfoile of Waterbury, tn
a case against Gustave Pendajis o
q Springfield. charged with speeding
! which was to have been tried befor
: Judge George G.. Griswold in tn
= town court at 2 o'clock this afternoon
v has been adjourned until saturda
;, afternoon. This is the third time tina
- the case has been deferred. Pen
= dajis was arrested on October 26 b
- the state police for passing throug
= Berlin at an excessive rate Of speet
- Breaks Collar Bore.
= While playing snap-the- whip dur
ing recess 1T the Kensington Gram
i. mar school yesterday morning, Elliot
Richie, the young son Of Officer an
!, Mrs. William ]. Richie Of Kensingto1
. lost his grip and fell to the groune
= fracturing his collar bone. The frae
! turei was set by DR.. r. NJ Griswol'
. Enters Tratning School.
It Miss Minnie Gibbs, + laughter I