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New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

Union services for the Kensington Congregational and Methodist churches will be held in the Congre- gational church tomorr morning at 10:45 o'clock.
 At St. Pauls church services will be conducted by the Rev. J. c. Brennan tomorrow at a. m. and 7:3O D. m. Services will also be conducted in the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin at o'clock in the afternoon. For the Saturday and Sunday services, Rev, J. C. Brennan has secured one of the Passionist Fathers from West Hobo- ken to aid him.
 H. R. Jones Wins Prize.
 E.. R. Jones. better known as "Dynamite,'' has been awarded third prize by the E. I. Du Pont de Nemours company for the third best illustrated blasting story. MT. Jones has long had a hobby of taking pictures in connection with his work of dyna- miting and he has a great many in- teresting views to show that have remarkable stories connected with them. The prize awarded MT. Jones carries $15 purse with it. Mir. Jones is soon to start at work driv- ing a twenty five foot shaft, 16 feet in diameter at the plant of the American Fibre company in East Berlin. It is the hope of the company to strike water at that depth which will have sufficient force to supply 200 gallons of water a minute to the vats which are being put in place this week.
 Guests Win Whist Prizes.
 Owing to the fact that several of the Home Whist club members are out of town the ranks were filled in last night by invited guests. The club met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Mil ton J. Emory and after the evening S play was over refreshments were served and general discussion of topics of the day enjoyed. MT. and Mrs. Fred Elliott of New Britain cap- tured both first prizes and H. w. Upson and Miss Marjorie Moore had to be content with second places. The next meeting will be held Wednesday night at the home of H. B. Cooley.
 m Berlin Briefs.
 The Boy Scouts will meet at the Berlin Congregational church tomor- row morning at 9 o'clock. The boys are asked to come equipped and pro- visioned for an all day hike. .
 Rev. s. A. Fiske will preach on "The Everlasting Arms at the ser vices in the Berlin Congregational church tonight at 7:45 o'clock.
 Mrs. Charles Northrup of Fla st Berlin is confined to the house as the result of a shock.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
Maple Hill

The Literary society met at the home of Mrs. D. E. Morse on Maple Hill avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The program consisted of a debate. the subject being. Resolved That the woman of today has more to do than the woman 100 years ago." The af- firmative was taken by Mrs. T. IT.. Ccgswell and Mrs. J. c. Loomis. the negative by Mrs. E.. B. Proudman and Miss Goodsell It was the am nual meeting with election of officers. The several committees gave their re- for the coming year are president, Mrs. J. H. Latham, vice president, Miss Mary Mansfield, secretary, Mrs. D. F. Morse, treasurer, Mrs. s. E.. Bassett.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
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 Upset Stomach Tapes Diapepsin
Instant Relief! Neutralzes stomach acids so food
 ndigest properly harmless, pleasant antacid. <

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 If your stomach is in a continuous revolt-if you can't get it regulated, please, for your sake, try Pape's Dia- pepsin. It's so needless to have an
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

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New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

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 it's millions of sales annually.
 Get large fifty-cent case of Papv Diapepsin from any drug store It.
 the quickest, surest antacid and stoE ach. relief known. It acts almost lN magic-it is a scientific, harmless aI pleasant stomach preparation whil truly belongs in every home.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

PHOENIX" SILK SOCKS, every one Knows are best for looks and weaZ. We have a full line of Phoenix" Socks, priced at 55c, soc and $1.1O pair. Attention particular ly called to the new mottled. effects, blue. tan or green combination, 55c pair.
 A NEW STYLE COLLAR would give a touch that would please. Try Barker" the best collar made fit- ting close at the top, and giving better satisfaction than most makes of collars. We have many styles for choice.
 KY EASTER. It gives q touch of
 You have always wanted to carry } all the newest and most popular
 Priced from 50c to $1O.0S each.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
Lieutenant Duffy Drillmaster.

Peter F. Duffy, first lieutenant of the Plainville unit in the Home Guard, was inycharge of the squad which re- ported at the Town hall last evening for drill. Captain Trumbull was also present. There is considerable local enthusiasm over the showing that is being made by the various divisions as they meet for instruction and the officers expect that the town will have a first class company.
 Saturday night it is planned to use both the Town hall and the Grange building for drilling quarters that the teaching of the recruits may be ex- pedited. Among those ordered to re- port for drill on that evening is Town Clerk R. C. Usher, Civil war veteran, and one of the oldest mem- bers of the guard. MT. Usher was an officer in the war of the rebellion and took part in some of the most impo4.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

tant battles. He is ready to again offer his services for the flag and he is one of the Home guards most en- thusiastic recruits.
 A medical corps for the Plainville unit Is in course of formation. Dr. l.. H. Frost, who gave his services for the physical examination of the recruits, is in charge of the organiza- tion. He is assisted by Gage Kent, who Is also expected to be one of the officers of this important division of the company. The corps will be com posed of about ten men and will re- ceive instruction in first aid and the treatment of wounded. It will prove valuable adjunct to the unit. Plain ville takes the lead in introducing this feature in the Home guard and it is likely that many other places will fol- low suit
 Newton Buys Property.
 Deeds have been recorded at town clerks office showing the transfer of property owned by Mrs. Emma Eaton to Charles H. H. Newton of the Osborne and Stephenson company. Included in the purchase are two houses, one on West Main and one on Canal street.
 Brief Items. The barber shops will be open this evening until II o'clock and close all day Good Friday. Franklin council, o. U. A. M. will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. J. A. Riddle of Hartford gave an address at the services in the Parish house of the Church of Our Saviour.
 A. N. Clark and son. Charles R.. where they went several days ago to complete the sale of part of their plantation.
 A son. Robert William, was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cowles of New Britain, formerly of this place. .- Sequassen lodge, I. O. O. F. will confer the initiatory degree on a class this evening. After the session Se- quassen club will meet for it's annual election of officers.
 MT. and Mrs. E. D. warfield, who have been spending the winter in
 
 the next ten days, Services will besheld in the Church of Our Saviour tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock and in the evening at 7:45. The fire department will assemble tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the town building for practice. The house will be tested and there will. be an inspection of other equipment, . The schools closed today for the Easter recess and will not reopen until April 16 when the spring term will begin. Appropriate exercises were held in the various class rooms in connection with the closing of the term today.
 Department officers were, the guests of Manross Relief corps at its meeting this afternoon in G. A. R. hall. There was a program of entertainment and lunch was served. Clyde Norway is home from New York for the Easter holidays.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
GENTLEMEN, YOU,HAVE
 BUT SATURDAY

MEMS EASTER NECKWEAR. Such a wonderful showing of pat (. terms and colorings. The straight or flowing end styles. Plain color Irish Poplin, or the we'll known "Reppo" Scarfs, as we'll as fine line fancy stripes or figures, priced soc to $3.08.
 YOU'LL WANT GLOVES, we have every kind. Mocha, Cape or Chamois, all with spear or black stitched backs. The celebrated Little make or Dents English Gloves. A call at our Mems Dept. will convince you. 41.5O to 92.06.
 BETTER BUY A CANE TO CAL style to you that is worth your while one, why not begin Sunday? We Ina woods, both plain and silver trimmed
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
Agricultural Lime.

On Friday, April 9th, I will sell at the Plainville freight yard right off the cars,~ 50,000 pounds ground lime stone, 40 mesh, price $5.25 per ton at the car. Five tons or more at re- duced rates. $500 per ton delivered. 4Oc per hundred, delivered. Terms cash. If interested, meet me at the car tomorrow. After April 6th phone 142,. Plainville. R. B. White. Whites Crossing-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

William. F. sternberg will attend meeting in Hartford, on Friday, April 9th of the State Civil War Prisoners, of which he is secretary.
 Mrs. Pierce Blair and children of Brooklyn, N. Y.. are visiting c. A. Blair on Robins avenue, for several weeks.
 Miss Mary Johnson and Miss Ser tha Goodsell are away for the Easter holidays.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
Berlin News BERLIN EXCITED
 OVER SPY STORY
Unknown Stranger Dressed As
 ], Laborer ArouSes Suspicion
GUARD READY TO DRILL
Good Friday Will Be Observed by
 Town i'm 2 General MameF-Dcath co-Bricfs.

Dame Rumor has it that there was a suspicious character about the town yesterday and while his actions ap- peared to be those of any ordinary working man his dress and other ap- pearances led to different belief. The unknown stranger stayed around the town for the greater part of the day going from one place to an- other but always confning his ac
 fions to a common center, the railroad station. He was dressed in a rough yellow shirt, blue trousers and an
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
TWO LONG YEARS
 HE SUFFERED "FruIt-a-tiyes" Made Him Feel
 As If Walking On Air
OR1LLIA, Nov. 18th. 1914.

OR1LLIA, Nov. 18th. 1914.
 ssFor over two years, I was troubled with Constipation, D,osOsiness, Laek 0f Appetite and Headaohes. One day I saw your sign which read Fruit-a-tives make you feel like walking on air. !" This appealed to me, so decided to try box. In a very short time, [ began to feel better, and now Ifeel fne. Ihave agooda appetite, relish everything I eat, and the Headaches are gone entirely. I recommend this pleasant fruit medicine to all my friends".
 ~ DAN MCLEAN.
 50c. box, for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

; Miss Anna Goodsell has returs| after weeks stay in Brooklyn, N York. ,e.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Clark will spend Easl with MT. and Mrs. Harold Clark Springfield.
 Mrs. W. F. Sternberg will leave s urday for West RoXbury, Bosti where she will visit Mrs. F'reder Roberts and relatives. She will gone about a week.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
SOLDIER SAYS K. OF c.
BENEFITS BOYS IN KHAKI

Thomas Higgins. son Of Mrs Frank
Higgins Of this city, writes a timely let
ter about the knights Of Columbus
work at Camp Mcclellan. to his uncle,
Edward 4. Higgins, OF No. 400 Wash
ington street He writes:
Received your welcome letter and
was glad TO hear from you. 10 has been
very cold down here for the past week.
u also showed. / understand they have
about two cold months down here.
The knights OF Columbus nave a
dandy hall here, and they sure do some
good work for the soldiers They give
us entertainments and help us spend
many a pleasant hour that would
otherwise be lonesome They hold
three masses on sundays, The \. NJ.
C. A. has given them the use Of one
OF their halls to hold early mass in.
Some Of the boys are at the other end
Of the camp, a long way from the
knights hall, and could not otherwise
attend mass. The priests are from New
Jersey and they are fine
81 understand Father Grant is COM
ing down here TO visit us. and the boys
viii be tickled 10 see him, as he seems
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
halifax HORROR COMES
Close TO Local WOMAN

Receiving a letter from her sister
and brother who live in stricken Hall
fax. stating that they had lost their
homes and all their belongings, Miss
Maggie Kane, employed by Mrs.
Hollyday 5. Needs, Of this city thls
morning hurried to THE EVENING
Journal Omce and arranged to send
a large package Of clothing to her rela-
tives in the explosion torn city. Miss
Kane said that her brother, Charles
Kane. was away from his home at the
time of the explosion being mate on a
coastvise steamer and when he heard
of the explosions he hurried home and
found his wife and five small chill
dren being cared for by the Halifax
Relief Committee.
Another relative, Mrs. D. NJ. Mathe-
son. a sister OF Miss Kane, also lost hel
home. but her children are oil grown
and we'll able to protect themselves.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
HEAVY Travel NEARLY
SWAMPING RAILROADS

Passenger travel on the railroads
passing through Wilmington is exceed
ingly heavy incident 20 the holidays.
Many Of the passengers are not taking
any chances by checking their baggage
and are carrying their luggage.
Hundreds Of persons whose homes
are in lower Delaware and the Eastern
shore OF Maryland. began to travel
homeward today. on top Of that the
travel Of soldiers from the various
camps homeward is now under way,
and the railroads are almost swamped
by the unusually heavy travel. For
that reason the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has requested the general
public not TO travel unless it is alb
solutely necessary during the holidays
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
Exar air1Or ohy NT
Night for Members of
ST. Johns Chapter Masons

and affectionate phrase which treated
OF the symbolism OF the colors in tbs
bouquet and their application 10 Sasss
as a faithful member Of st. Johns, he
presented the flowers. Before Sasse
knew 1t, the tears were coursing down
his cheeks and he was wiplng them
away.
That incident whetted his desire for
fraternal revenge, and he obtained II
when, at the banquet table following
an invocation by Grand Chaplain Grohe,
he leaped on chair and, taking Lewis
utterly by surprise, presented the hand
bag. Then IL was the retiring High
Priests turn to try to hide his emotion
Hamilton Harris octette, which had
been singing, "Old Man Sassee Haint
What He Used TO be, Haln't What He
Used to bep quickly changed It's song
to "Old Man SasSe Is What He Used to
be; is What He Used to bev' and, after
a round OF applause the hundreds Of
Royal Arch Masons present turned TO
and tenaciOusly tackled the toothsome,
tender and tempting turkey.
The menu, prepared by Hanna, was
as follows
oysters on Half Shell
Celery
Rolls Z Butter
Roast Stuffed Turkey
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed White Potatoes Green Peas
Ice Cream Fine Cakes
Coffee Scgars
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
CnRIsTMAs IOY 30 UNION.

Members Of the sunday school Of
Union NJ. Il. Church had a Christmas
celebration last evening with appro-
priate exercises. During the evenings
liberal donations Of money, clothing
and provisions were received. The
clothing will be sent TO the Halifax
sufferers and half the money VIII DC
sent for the relief Of the Armenian
sufferers. The other half viii be used
TO bring some Christmas cheer TO ihe
poor Of this city. The exercises last
night were largely attended. Tomorrow
evening at Union Church the CHOIR VIII
give the caniata The Wise Man
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
MANY At FUNERAL OF
EX-GOVERNOR TUNNELL

LEWES, Del, Dec. 22.-Funeral serv-
ices for the late Ehe w Tunnel, former
Governor Of Delaware, who died at his
home here Tuesday afternoon were
held yesterday afternoon The Rev.
Frederick A. Kullmar conducted the
services and interment was made in the
Presbyterian Church ground a num-
Der of out-of-town people, including
several from Wilmington, were in at
tendance. Deceased was % years Of age
and was born near Blackwater in Bal
tlmore hundred, Sussex county He was
elected Governorin 1896. He was presi-
dent Of the Farmers Bank, Of George
town, president of the Henlopen Manu-
featuring Company, director and vice
president Of the NJ d. and v. railroad
and an elder in the Lewes Presbyterian
Church.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
SALES BY THE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Theodore w. Francis this
morning sold a chapel in DUPONT street,
between Eleventh and Twelfth streets,
to Harry Emmons, for Si.iOO, to make
title. The premises. seized as the prop
erty Of James J. Wilson and Mary y.
Wilson, had been conveyed in fee sim
pie unto James j. Wilson, by the trus-
tees Of Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church. William NJ. Lank was suc-
tioneer.
The costs having been paid, the sale
of the dwellings, Nos. 3 and Fifth
avenue, seized as property Of Waller
yam Duchatkiewicz, was stayed
A dwelling on Twenty-third street,
between Pine and Spruce, seized ss
the property of William q. Meechem,
Lucie c. Meechem and Thomas r..
Meecham, was sold on second mortgase,
t. Charles VI Curtis, for si2j.
Lewis Rosen purchased a dwelling
in Ninth street, between Pine and
Spruce, seized as the property OF
Charles e. Parrott and Carrie Parrot,
for Si,il5.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
ZINE AUTO sPEEDER.

George w. Skaggs was fined S25 and
costs by Judge Churchman today on
the charge Of violating The city speed
ordinance. Witnesses said Skaggs was
driving between % and 35 miles an
hour The defendants car ran into a
machine occupied by Arthur Guy and
Norman Beardon on West Third street
between Monroe and Madison streets
yesterday and turned their machine
half around. The fact that the streets
were icy allowed the car that was
struck TO skid over the smooth pave
ment and give way with the force Ol
the impact.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
View Of New Edneo a. Droomo stree

The Society Of the Church Of the
New Jerusalem will lay the corner stone
OF their new house OF worship, at the
corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and
Broome street, at i2 30 o'clock noon to-
morrow. The Rev George Henry
Dole, presiding minister and general
pastor Of the Maryland Association,
will ofilciate.
The Christmas service in the morn
ing in the old chapel will center upon
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
FIRST PREsBYTERIANs
CONTRIBUTE TO NEEDY

The First Presbyterian Church held
its "White Gifts for the King enter
fainment last night. each department
taking part. A pleasing feature was
Christmas story told by Miss Mary Cor
nell. The service closed with all mem
hers Of the elementary department and
the Boy scouts massing on the beauti-
fully decorated platform, each carrying
an American flag. and singing "lhe Star
Spangled Banner
A large quantity Of provisions was
contributed for the poor Of this city.
There was SIS for the Halifax sufferers,
also 500 for the destitute Armenian
children. The school will give the
money. usually spent for candies, to the
same cause.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
More Money and Bundles
For The Halifax Sufferers

A Sympathizer.
Mrs. II. J. Shewbrooks. No. 1902 West
Eighth street.
Miss Yetia Wolfman, No 402 West
Thirteenth street.
Mrs. r. G. Field. No. 3O2 West Twenty
fourth street.
II. r.. Burns, No. 1916 West Seventh
street.
street.
Mrs. L. r. Hutton. No. 2O7 West
Twenty-thlrd street.
Mrs. A. L. Massey. No. COS West Twen-
tioth street.
f. David.
Mrs. E. L. Rice. Jr. No. So7 West
Leroy Hutton. No. 2o7 West Twen-
ty-third street.
A Sympathlzer.
Needle Work Guild OF Hockessin.
Mrs. julien Ortiz, Greenvlle. Del.
Mrs. E. z. Mitchell, No 1900 Broome
street.
street.
A Friend.
Mrs II. W. Jefferson, No. 7O7 West
Eleventh street.
Mrs. j. Godfry No. 22O3 West
street
Mrs. J. w. Haley, No. 7o7 West Elev-
Mrs. Il. Curlett. No. ei0 Jackson
Mrs. z. j. Stats, No. 23i5 Washing
ton street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas n. White, No.
ia East Twenty-fourth street.
Mrs. j. b. Broad, No. 1906 Pennsyl-
vanla avenue.
Mrs. Seth Feaster. No. 81 West Nine
teenth street.
A Friend
Mrs. w. S. Prichard, No. 23i2 Monroe
street.
Mrs. Charles Lebet, No. $40 West
street.
street,
A Friend
street.
Mrs. Hiram Yerger, No. 9o5 Washing
ton street.
A Friend.
Mrs. L. NJ. Horner, No. 800 Pine
street.
street.
Mrs. il. L. Evans. No. ifOi Broom'
street.
Nrs. b Bottle, Delaware avenue anC
Adams street.
Mrs. VIM. n. Croes. No. ii5 West Thir
! heth street.
Mrs. Sophie Derezinsky, No. 2i2 Yves
Fourth street.
Mrs William Householder Delawar
City
p. Cohen, No 5l5 West Third street.
David Lindsay, No. iiOi Broom
street.
A Sympathizer.
Mrs. E. f. Mitchell, No. 1900 Broom
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coneld, Cherry islam
Lighthouse.
A Friend.
} A Sympathizcr
Mrs. Il. n. Harter, Newark, Del
0 A Friend.
o. a Sympathizer. Marquette Apartment
Address on letters containing monC
6 contributions and all bundles contain
ing clothes, shoes. toys and other art
0 cles to Clarence j. pyle Halifax Reli
Editor, Evening Journal, Wilmingto
0 Del.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

to be q great fayorite with the Della
ware boys.
"rhey are teaching us~rench warfare
now. our instructors are French and
English officers who have been wound
ed IN the tfchcHes' 50 tncy KNOW what
they are talking about. we do plenty
Of hard drilling, but that makes the
soldier ] have never felt better in my
life, plenty OF fresh AR ami gOou eX-
ercise.
"ln regard TO the box, smokes or
most anything win do, as we are glad
enough to get box without choosing.
The government is sure taking care Of
the soldiers families, giving them free
life insurance for three months, also
doubling the allotments we have made
to our dependents. Hoping soon TO hear
again from you,
your Nephew,
s,.. tom HIGGINS"
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

the event OF the laying OF the corner
stone, and a short special service Will
be held at the place of the new struc-
ture after the service in the old
chapel at Delaware avenue and Wash
ington street.
The secretary OF the society, Arthur
McGeorge, will present the sealed box
Of documents to be placed in the cor
ner stone. Miss Irene Lenderman and
Mrs. f. l.. 'Gilpln will sing the con-
cluding hymn.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
wEEGHMAN AGAIN ON HUNT.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO, Dec 22-Hey, you big
league managers, lock up your star
players and throw the key awayl
Charlie WeeghIsan is loose again.
The Cub boss had disappeared touay
and was understood to have taken his
bank roll with him.
Rumor had him variously reported
as headed in the direction OF Brook
lyn, Cincinnati or ST. Louis, which
would suggest that Casey, Stengel
Hienie Groh or Roger Hornsby might
bo his objective.
The Alexander-Killifer deal proved
that s25O.OOO was no myth, and it IS
certain the big sum is still in working
order.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
COps HAVE SECOND TREE.

officers stationed at the police station
this morning decorated a small Christ
mas tree which Patrolman sutton had
purchased yesterday. Oalcer sutton
planned TO decorate the tree this even
ing, but his fellow officers stole a march
on HIM and did the trimming this
morning. Cigarette stumps, burned
matches. old eye glasses and cork
screws were used as trimmings.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
DILLARD HAD UGLY KNIFE.

John billiard, Negro, was fined $50 and
costs in Municipal Court this morning
on the charge of carrying concealed a
deadly weapon.
Two Negroes and a white man were
fighting at Second and Walnut streets
yesterday. An officer got billiard and an
ugly looking knife was taken from his
hip pocket The defendant was SEN
fenced to nine months in the workhouse
in June Of last year on the charge Of
assault and battery.