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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
PRESENTED WITH BRACELET.
Miss Frances Bellman rendered Sur
psise Party by Her Friends.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Frances Bellman last evening at her
home on Fairview street. During the
evening music was enjoyed, those IA
voring being Misses Gertrude Buckles
and Frances Rellman, piano; Leo
Robinson, William Jones, William
Conway and Miss Agnes Leist, vocal,
and Miss Nadine Robinson. violin.
Miss Bellman's guests presented her
with q handsome gold bracelet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
ORCHEHTRA MAKES DEBUT

The first public appearance of the
newly formed Ladies' orchestra was
made last evening at the Y. w. G. A.
when an enjoyable dansant was given
under the auspices of that organiza-
ton. he program was long and the
proficiency of the musicians was
proved by the numerous demands for
encores. The orchestra promises to
be in great demand for future social
functions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
ENGAGEMENT is ANNOUNCED.
John j. GrObstein VIII Take Miss
= Prentice As His Bride.

At party given at the home of
Miss Edith Smith Of Henry street last
evening the engagement OF Miss Dor
othy May PrAntice and John !. Grob-
Stein was announced. Miss Prentice
was showered with the congratula-
tons Of her friends No date has
been set for the wedding.
Miss Prentice is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Prentice of
As Columbia street. Mr. Grobstein
resides at &C Ash street and is en-
ployed as a mechanic by the G g..
Prentice company in Berlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
cal DEPT. READY TO HELP
n Of Apparatus Prepared to Go to
kartfOrd Fire II Ncighbors Made
(Elcal for Aid.

Hartford Fire II Ncighbors Made
Ipeal for Aid.
few Britain fire department was
pared to respond to- Hartford's
for aid last night and until an
Hy hour this morning, Engine Com
lies ] and with their apparatus
/ extra equipment being held on
{y until notified at about o'clock
Il morning. that their services would
be needed. 1t was about 11:3O
4 Chief Robert M. Dame resolved
telsa hono; message from President
Race 3. Clark Of the Hartford fire
ard notifying him of the seriousness
the fire and asking that apparatus
held in readiness should it be nee
{ary to call for help. Chairman
ward G. Babcock of the safety
hrd was notified, gave permission
apparatus to leave the city, if the
& came and went to headquarters
|supervise arrangements In person
AZ ohlx one pumping engine was
|cded, No $, was to beses sent ir
nr - Of ,essaief Robert M. Dame and
Ipt. Mirhael ". Butler If the cal
IS fSrssslsHr apparatus Engine No
vas to haNeS been, sent also in charge
Ga p, Acprso Hoffman. Assistant
lief FTilstfpaa J. Noble was at head
Iarfers 10 take charge of the loca
I 3 + fe1es2ss+.n case apparatus left the
r.
~
siodaE4 hartman Babcock and Chic
an1e vert 70 Hartford to inspect the
pms nat how the Hartford ap.
!: "a ". sssypaaked and investigate the
fnn CT (Which a number of new
I IFS & g fAsapa ratus stood the test.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
MEXICAN POLICY PRAISED
.ssne.seEtsr Guardian Says Area of
ssDistnrbancc Is Less Than at Any
3Ctlsc. Tire Since Diaz Revolt.

l1ondon, dan. 80, 1899 a. MIN an
EDITORIAL praising the Mexican policy
RI the Emitted States the Manchester
Guardian $aYs:
To ssayst that the whole country has
peen rGduced to order would be
M operating, but the area of disorder
fTas been greatly diminished and is
|ess than at any tine since the revo-
1 luton against Diaz. President Will
fon's Mexican policy has been guided
by two Notwithstanding to
kyoid the jingoist, which is the cover
nf capitalistic hunger, and determine
lion to allow Mexico to work out her
salvation with as much help and as
little interference as possible from the
United States. The policy is begin
ming to be indicated by its fruits"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
REVISION COMMITTEE MEETS

Building Inspector Arthur N. Ru-
therford as chairman, called a meet
ing of the special building code re-
vision committee for this afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock The other two mem
bers of the committee are ATTORNEY
Joseph A. Glover and Architect Max
Unkelbach. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
THIS is WORST YET.

Houlton, Me, Jan. 30.-Twenty
thousand barrels of potatoes. await
ing shipment in railroad storehouse
near here, were destroyed by fire to-
daV,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

Cleveland, Jan. 3O.-Earth shocks
were recorded on the seismograph at
st. Ignatius college observatory last
night Starting at 10:15,. p, m. they
reached their maximum at 11:1S and
ended 1880 p. m. Rev. Father Oden-
bach, in charge Of the observa-
tory, estimates the location of the
quake at a distance of between 1000
and 5000 kilometres ~ YEA. +
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
'QUAkES RECORDED
5000 MILES AWAY
Ohservatorics at Georgetown and ST.
1gnatius Record Earth Movements
of Violent Proportions.

Washington, in. 3O.-A very Sc
we're earthquake, the tremors of
which continued more than three
hours, occurred during last night
ceAtered about 5000 miles from
Washington. So severe were the
shocks when they reachedstheir max
imumum intensity that the recording
needles of two of the four SEISMIC
graphs at Georgetown university OBJ
servatory were thrown off the scales.
These maximum shocks were record
ed on the vertical seismographs at
| 1925 and 1926 o'clock last night.
The tremors did not die away until
1853 o'clock this morning. This
first shocks were recorded on the in
struments at 9:47 %. m.
January is one of the months OF
/ the season of maximum intensity OF
earth disturbances.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
FARMERS MEETING
 SATURDAY, DEC. 8

There will be meeting Sat urday, in the city hall, of all the farmers of Williams and vicini- ty. The purpose is to organize into a good local association which has the welfare of the community and county agricul- tural progress at heart.
 An organization is just what the members make it; therefore a large attendance is hoped for. An invitation is extended to all farmers and those interested in farming. We need your sup port. Rural life can be made better by cooperation. With an organization effected, farm ing plans can be outlined which if followed as' a unit, means success.
 County Agent
Williams news., 1917-12-06
WOMAN'S CLUB HAS
 SPLENDID MEETING

The Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Med. Robin son at 2:3O o'clock, Tuesday af- ternoon, Mrs. Wickens and Mrs. Sine acting as hostesses in the absence of Mrs. Robinson.
 After the business of the club was completed the book, "Mr. Britling Sees It Through" was reviewed by Mrs. K. w. Williams. This bQok, the story of a wealthy Engiishman and his experiences in every day life during war times, would be of far less interest if read by the individual than when reviewed in the manner in which Mrs. Williams presented it. A thoro understanding of the charac- ters and an insight into the authors motive were made pos sible by Mrs. Williams.
 Mrs. F. E. Wells added to the pleasure of the afternoon with a vocal solo, "Will O the Wisp", after which light refreshments were served.
 Among the out-of-town guests preent were Mrs. A. Cochrane, of Albuquerque, and Mrs. c. B. Hume and Mrs. Dan Mclean, from Red Lake.
 There will be no meetings during the holidays. The next meeting will be held January 9th, when the annual election will occur.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
FIRE AT COTTONWOOD

Repors to the effect that Cot tonwood was completely des- troyed by fire were circulating about town Monday. Later it was learned that a large part of the business district had been burned and furthur des- truction would have resulted except for the fact that the flames finally met with brick or concrete walls and was stop ped. It is reported that the Rounseville drug store and ba- kery burned but that the hotel owned by Sam Steinberg and the newspaper office of Clifford Klock were not damaged. The latter had a narrow escape as the fire was checked when but two doors away from the office
Williams news., 1917-12-06
LIGHT PLANT Is
 NOW ENROUTE
Will Be Installed on Santa Fe Right of Way---Should Be In Operation Early in January May Buy Additional Unit

The Semi-Diesel engine and generator which the Town Council purchased last week. is now enroute to Williams and should arrive by the first of next week. It is estimated that it will take thirty days to install the plant and put it in running order,
 The engine is 200 horse pow CT and will generate 175 K. W. on the switchboard and equip ment. This will be more than ample for night service for the town at present and should ans wer all demand for a number of years to come. High grade crude oil will be used, and & large tank for this will be in stalled in order that the oil may be purchased in large auanti- ties. The plant will be located 15O feet west of the Standard Oil Tanks on the Santa Fe right-of-way.
 MT. Slower, who inspected and purchased the plant for the Town of Williams, returned to Williams this week, and will proceed at once with the work of installing the plant.
 An additional unit using a 50 horsepower engine and gen erating 37 kilowats, may be purchased, as an auxiliary unit to supply day current. This would mean a great saving in fuel, and will furnish oppor- tunity for making repairs while giving continuous service.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
RED GROSS OFFICIALS
 ID BE HERE DEC. 13

Attended by a number of the leading officials of the Pacific Division of the American Red Cross, the Williams chapter will hold a meeting in this city on Thursday afternoon, Dec. IS, at 3.3O o'clock. The meet ing will probably be held at the Sultana Theatre. The follow ing officials of the Pacific Di- vision will be present: Marshal Hale, manager; c. J. O'Ocon- nor, director of bureau of civil ian relief; Mrs. Helen McLeish, director of the women's bu- reau; Mrs. Harty Kluegel, di- rector of the junior auxiliary work; Mrs. Theodore Carlin, general manager of the salvage bureau, and William w. Hush, field representative. The lat ter, MT. Hush, has already a host of friends in Williams.
 These officials will leave Los Angeles for trip thru Arizona and will visit the larger and more important chapters. It is said that the meeting in this city will mean much to the growth and interest of the Will Hams chapter and of the work in the entire state. The party will leave Phoenix at 7:A5 Tuesday morning, for Prescott and Williams.
 There will be short talk by Williams business men, and ev- cry man and woman in town should attend the meeting.
 As this will be an unusually important meeting the business houses have agreed to close the stores during the addresses.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS TO CONDUCT
 XMAS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Mrs, E. B. Perrin, chairman Williams chapter, American Red Cross, has received orders from Pacific Division Head quarters to begin "The Drive" for Williams and vicinity on Monday, December 17th, end ing December 24th-simutan- eous with the Membership drive throughout the United States.
 During this period, ten-mill- ion new members are expected to be enlisted by Red Cross workers throughout the land, which means ten million dol lars for the cause. One half the funds raised by a chapter is to be retained by that chap ter for buying material with which to work and for other To- cal Red Cross purposes.
 The present membership of the, William chapter is about two hundred fifty. It is earn estly hoped that we will be ab- le to duplicate the first drive and thereby raise our member ship to five hundred. Out of each dollar received, soc goes for yarn, gauge etc., to be work ed up by the chapter and for warded for the comfort and re- lief of our boys.
 The remainig soc is sent "ov- CT there" to buy medicines and pay other hospital expenses. Was ever one dollar given in a nobler cause?
 There will be a public meet ing at the Sultana Theatre Monday evening, December IT., when the object and aim of "The Drive" will be fully ex- plained by competent speakers. All patriotic citizens are urged to be in attendance.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Suit Cases Recovered

Two suitcases which were stolen from the Williams Trans fer office this summer, were found in the big barn on the S. O. Miller place, by Chas Sweet wood, who recently rented the farm. The suitcases contained part of the original contents, about fifty dollars worth or clothing having been taken. The owners, Mable Hunter and Lew Roberts, had threatened the former owners of the Trans fer company with a law suit unless the suitcases were found, as they had been left at the of flee in storage.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
PREVENT ROBBERIES
To the Business Men of Will

Hams:
 1 would like you to take every precaution against robbery and to cooperate with the police department in promptly notify ing us of any suspicious charac- ters that may visit your place of business, and we will endeavor to give you the best police pro- lection we have at our com mand. Now our idea is that we will endeavor to keep the town rid of all suspicious characters before something does take place, but we need your help to inform us of every suspicious move that may be made about your place of business and we will do the rest. Don't wait un- til the next day but tell us at once. We are here to protect your interests and that's what we intend to do, so help us as much as you can and we will do the rest.
 ROBT. BURNS
 Marshal
Williams news., 1917-12-06
SCHOOL NOTES

Our assembly work this week has been on Rudyard Kip ing and his works. Monday morning, Miss Bush read us two of Kipling's famous poems They were "When Earth's Last Picture is Painted" and "Re- cessional." Tuesday, Lenore Reese told us a few facts about the life of Rudyard Kipling, and on Wednesday MT. Bullock entertained us with one of Kip ling's war poems, entitled, "Gunga Din."
 While blasting out a furnace pit on the west playground, Tuesday morning, a blast broke several window panes in the schoolhouse. Two or three of the third grade pupils were slightly hurt, but no one was seriously injured.
 Several more of our school pupils haveetaken the measles this week. Among them are Helen Rounseville and Carol Coleman.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Dance at Ash Fork

About twenty Williams Peo- pie attended the dance given at Ash Fork last Saturday night. Barnes Orchestra added a homelike feature to the occas- ion for the Williamsites and a good time was had. Among To- cal people at the dance were {: MT. and Mrs. Orville Hardie, c. Thomasson, Mrs. Mildred Orr, Mary Matz, Bess Campbell, Jay Montgomery, Peter Camp bell, Jim Girdner, Mrs. Young, Levi Montgomery, Mir. Barnes and MT. and Mrs. Mark Smith.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
RED GROSS ID WEAR
 OFFICIAL UN|fOhMS

The members of the local Red Cross chapter who are working in surgical dressings and other classes are to have official uniforms, worn by the workers in all parts of the na- tion. Patterns of these uni forms, which consist of veils and white aprons were secured by Mrs. E. B. Perrin, from head quarters at San Francisco, when she visited in that city re- gently.
 At the Red Cross meeting in the Library "Wednesday after noon, seve ral of the workers were in uniform, presenting a businessliks appearance which caused the rest of the workers to immediately wish for the trim aprons and caps for their own use. Most of the aprons will be made by the members themselves, and a few extra will be on hand for the use of occasional visitors. The head dress is the only distinguishing feature for officials, the head of the local chapter being priv ileged to wear a blue veil, the heads in the various kinds of work, surgical dressings etc., wearing red veils, while the assistants wear the veils of white. These veils are simple in design, and a single Red Cross on the front of the band which goes about the forehead is the only ornament.
 The workers in Williams have devoted much time to the making of surgical dressings, so far having made many of the following articles: fracture pill lows, slings, triangular bandag- es, sponges. At the meeting Wednesday afternoon the li- brary was amply filled with workers and everyone was used to good advantage. The surgi- cal dressings workers under the direction of Mrs. Rousseau, are now making loparopotomi pads When a a large box full of the various dressings is com pleted, they will be shipped to headquarters and sterilized and then sent n to Europe.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Entertain on Thanksgivins

Entertain on Thanksgiving
 Among the many Thanksgiv- ing dinners, probably none in the city was more enjoyable than that given by MT. and Mrs T. A. Moore, at their home at one o'clock.
 The guests included MT. and Mrs. O. A. Nall, Zelma Nall, Jack Nall and MT. Madden, of Grand Canyon, MT. and Mrs. A. H. Watson and children and Miss Mencimer, of Anita, Mrs Sam Diamond of Springerville, and Miss Martha Stanley.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Now in Virginia

Now in Virginia
 Walter Finney is now with the navy, at Norfolk, Va, 'hav- ing been transferred to that point few weeks ago. He is with the band and is now on a cruiser on the Atlantic Ocean. Campbell Wolfe is now the only Williams boy left on Goat Is land and would have gone to Virginia with Walter but was in the hospital with the humps and was not allowed outside un- til two days after the band had left for the East.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
County Agent
ALL PACKAGES MUST BE
 SENT THRU RED CROSS

The latest Navy Department orders to Red Cross Chapters are as follows;
 The Secretary of the Navy has issued an order to all com manders of vessels and marines naval and training stations that they cannot receive any conl- forts for the men of the Navy except thru the American Red Cross"
Williams news., 1917-12-06
From California

From California A
 Mrs. E. B. Perrin returned Sunday from a two weeks visit to San Francisco. Prohibition Helps Community
 Wm. Hart Superintendent of the county hospital, reports that he has but eleven inmates, prohibition having caused the attendance to fall off fifty per cent.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

Mrs. Francis Cochran, of AL buquerque, spent Monday and Tuesday in Williams.
 Zelma Nall, of Grand Can yon is spending the week with Mrs. Moore.
 MT. and Mrs. O. A. Nall spent the first of the week in Fla gstaff.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS DANCE
 AT ASH FORK

A Red Cross benefit dance will be given at Ash Fork Sat urday, December 9th, and the people of Williams are invited to attend. The usual admission fee of one dollar for men will be charged.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
From Winslo~, Sunday

Miss Dorothy Savage, Miss Louise Chase and MT. Ed Mitch el, of Winslow, were in Will Hams for few hours Sunday morning, having come this far with Roy Savage who was re- turning to Mare Island after a weeks visit at the home of his parents in Winslow.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
$50 Given Away

Babbitt-Polson Company is giving away fifty dollars this month. Each purchase made during the month will entitle the purchaser to a number that will be good for one chance. The money is to be split into 25 prizes of $1 each and 50 prizes of soc each.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

NOTICE To Subscribers of the First Liberty Loan Bonds:- Bring in or mail your Interim Certificates to be exchanged for either the 312 per cent or the 4 per cent conversion Bonds, at once.
 The Williams State Bank
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Has Beer, Sick

Has Been Sick
 Little Helen Rounseville, who has been quite sick with whoop- ing cough is reported as im- proving this week.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
In California

In California
 Mrs. Mary Nellis left the first of the week for Los Angeles. She will remain in California in definitely, either in Los Ange- les or San Francisco.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

Back From California
 MT. and Mrs. F. E. Lowe re- turned today, from a months vacation spent in touring Cali fornia by auto.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Dance on Thanksgiving

A number of the young men in town gave a most delightful dance at the Sultana, Thanks giving night. A large number of people took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of dancing.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
M. H. Mansnsld Here $

MT. M. H. Mansfield, of Pres colt, was in Williams, Sunday and Monday. He spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Juhl, Miss Juhl and MT. Connors, in mo- toring to the Grand Canyon.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Boys to Raise $25

The boys of Miss Barbour's class are trying to raise twenty five dollars for the Y. M. c. A {. in France. They propose to do it by selling home made candy during the holidays and are now asking for. orders. Miss Barbour will receive orders.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
For Phoenix

For Phoenix
 Miss Anna Bigger and MT. J. Bigger will leave for Phoenix Friday, for the benefit of MT. Bigger's health.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Returns From Phoenix

Lowell Spellmire returned Thursday, from a two weeks visit in Phoenix and the Salt River Valley.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Young Son Dies

Young Son Dies
 Melvin Williams, the nine year old son of MT. c. B. Will Hams, died of diphtheria last week, at Glendale, according to word received here last Fri day.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

Wanted-Plain and fancy sew ing. - Mrs. J. M. Penninger, Mccoy house.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

Truck for State
 A big Buick truck was sold to the State by Babbitt-Polson Go. on Wednesday.
Williams news., 1917-12-06
Located in WinsIow

MT. and Mrs. Forest Diffen- baugh are now located in Win slow.
Williams news., 1917-12-06

To Winter in Calf.
 MT. and MT. John Sweeney will spend the winter in Cali fornia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-17
TWO BoORIsH HUNTERS
 SPOIL OTHERS, PRIVILEGES
Allen Hill to> Be Closed to Sportsmen : Because of Fire and Discourtesy.

Because of careleSSnesS and lack Of chivalry on the part of small group ! of hunters, a large area in the Allen kill section of the town of Brooklyn | is. to be closed to hunters, it is an- nounced. A recent fire; due very : probably to the careless use of match l es by a bunter, caused a fire that ruin- I ed valuable property of C. E. Salmon. who dives at5iAllen Hill. While other men who had been called were work ing like Trojans to master the de- ! structiye blaze, two hunters came along and not only declined to help bile ito bring men wIao~ were willing to come and fight the fire; |: Who was responsible for the fire has not been established, but the two hunters who would not eoffer any as- siStance in any way toward subduing the fire have created a sentiment over ir~ the Allen Hill section that will re- net on all hunters, good and bad, care ful and otherwise. The posting of the woodland against hunting after the recent exnerience is regarded as high iy justified. :. .SH gre complaints have come in this year relative to men who have gone onto farm antfs kere and pulled down cartlcads of stone in some cases and not taking the time to replace the stone.
 Such destructiveness each year
 
 posted areas, and this, year, is prov ing no exception to the rule. Basketball Schedule.
 The following is the Killingly High School basketball schedule for the 191T-1S. season, opening here with Putnam. December 14, this being the league list ." +r---- -N December 14, Putnam vs. Killingly, at Danieison.
 December 21, Plainfeld vs williman- tie. at Plainhe1d.
 January Il, Putnam vs. Williman- tic. at Putnam. -=-s
 |: January II, K. H. s. vs. Plainfeld, at Danielsop. . January IS. Putnam vs. Plainfeld, at PlaiAfield. ..4.'r
 :January 1s, wfllimantic vs.- Killing ly, at Danielson. -f5 -s
 January 25, Willimantic vs. Plain field, at Plainield. ,2:
 February 1. Putnam ys.. K. H. S. at Putnam. e.fs-
 February s. willimantic vs K. H. s., at Willimantic. February 8. Plainf1eld vs.s Putnam at Putnam. e454 k February IS, Puanam vs.r Williman- tic, at Willimantic. February 15. Killingly vs. >Plainfeld at ,Plainfield. er9 ~