New Britain herald., 1917-02-08
first year of his birth today in a quiet

first year of his birth today in a quiet
manner going about his regular duties
in his usual quiet way. During the
course of the morning he was the
recipient of many good wishes from
his many friends and co-workers in
the Berlin Savings bank. Mr. Mil
drum said this morning that he would
not observe the day in any special
manner.
Ernest W. Mildrum was born on
the old Mildrum HON estead February
s. 1896, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Mildrum. He attended the
schools of the town until he was six
teen years of age and then went to
work for his father, who was a con-
tractor in the "divider, department
of the Peck, Stowe and Wilcox plant.
Later he formed a partnership with
his father in the department and at
the latters death in 1892, took COM
plete charge. Mr.. Mildrum and his
brother conducted jewelry shop
and manufactured chronometers and
other fine instruments. About five
years ago he was elected a trustee of
the Berlin Savings Bank. being very
active on the loaning committee and
giving some valuable service. When
the matter of having a finance board
came up before the town In October,
1914, he was one of the investigation
committee and when the town formed
a. decision to have such board he
was unanimously elected to posi-
ton.
Mr.. Mildrum married Miss Mary
Galpin, daughter of Henry Galpin, in
1891 and two children have blessed
the union. Mr.. Mifdrum also plays a
prominent part in the work of the
Berlin Congregational church, having
served as a member of the church
committee. AT the present time he is
one of the church deacons as we'll as
the treasurer. His one great hobby is
automobiles and nothing p1eases him
better than to go speeding about the
country in his car. He also has a
great fondness for fishing trips and
often spends the day with his hook
and line in some shady hooks. Mr.
Mildrum is one of the staunchest
members of the republican party.
Miss Ellen A. Flanagan.
The funeral of Miss Ellen A. F'lan-
agan, who died at st. Francis hospital
Tuesday morning, was held from St.
PauPs church this morning at 9
o'clock with Rev. J. C. Brennan
officiating at mass of requiem.
Burial was in the new Catholic ceme-
terry, New Britain.
No Basketball Game.
The basketball game that was to
have been played last evening between
the local Boy Scouts and the Cubs of
New Britain was called off because Of
the failure Of the Cubs to put in an
appearance. The scouts waited until
after 9 o'clock for the New Britain
team and then decided to go home.
The only reason that could be thought
of for the non appearance of the Cubs
was that they had an attack of cold
feet at the last minute and rather
than suffer defeat they stayed at home.
The manag cement Of the Scouts is try
ing to arrange for some other fast
teams to visit the town in the near
future.
Berlin Briefs.
Mrs r. O. Clark of East Berlin who
is seriously i'll with pneumonia is re-
ported as somewhat improved today
Miss Annie Sabonif the new teacher
recently enga gcd by tho school board
has reported and will spend the re-
n1ainder of the week with Miss Edna
Bugbee, the model school teacher
The Garden party given by the
Wome7's Foreign Missionary society
in the Berlin Congregational church
last evening was largely attended.
According to all reports it was one of
the most successful entertainments
ever attempted in the church.