New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Plainville Boys in England.
 Almost simultaneously with the message from James Usher, stating that he is in France, comes a list com piled by a citizen in town of the names of those who were members of the 102d Regiment which reached England few days ago. The boys from this town, each of whom Is we'll known, first to set foot on English soil since war was declared with Ger many are Corporals Earl Madely, Leon Roberts and Harland Burgess: Privates William Bartlett, Harry Judd. Floyd Livingstone, Enido Ca sario. Randolph Stuart, Nils W. Nell son, Emil Hedquist and Francis Barnes.
 These young men entered the serv- Ice within the past year either as members of Company E or Company l at New Britain They were sent to New Haven about three months ago where they underwent intensive training prior to going overseas. It is thought that they will leave for France soon where they will have to undergo more training before engag- ing in actual service.
 Ban on Chainless Prayers.
 The local post office is in receipt of numerous post cards bearing the so-called "chainless prayers" These prayers, according to the writing on the cards, were sent from Russia via Scotland and implore victory for the allies. AS the remailing of these cards is unlawful and in direct violation of the post office regulations people are asked not to remail as they will not be delivered. Several letters from the exemption still remain uncalled for at the local post office. Two are letters of discharge and others are letters of notification to appear for examina- ton.
 To Honor Soldier Members.
 Court General Lawton, No. 35, will give Q social and smoker tomorrow night in honor of it's members who will leave with the third contingent from Plainville October 8. The com- mittee in charge of the affair anti cipate a success and large atten- dance as brother foresters from New Britain, Hartford, and other neigh boring towns have been invited to at- tend.
 Home Guard Inspection.
 As is customary the home guard held their drill last evening at Thomp- sons field under the command of Captain J. H. Trumbull. Following drill, inspection was given by Major Burpee of Hartford who was &C., companied by his aid. According to reports the local company made a very favorable showing and performed like seasoned veterans.
 Land Transfer.
 J. Franklin Combes, passenger agent at the local station has transferred land in Plainville to John J. Murphy which is described in the deed as follows: Commencing at the South Easterly corner of East street it runs Westerly on line of West cemetery. Tomlinson streeet, from there to East street and thence Northerly on line of East street to beginning.
 Making Good Progress.
 The first drive by local people to aid in the nationwide campaign to raise "a million dollars for a million books for a million soldiers was made yesterday and favorable progress is reported. At 10 o'clock this mork- ing, A. A. McCloud, treasurer of the fund, reported that $61.25 had been turned into the fund through various subscriptions. The stations where donations may be left are: Post Off, flee, Plainville Trust company, Ryder's store, Byington's Drug store.
 Rev. R. H. Burton, director of the town committee, stated this morning that the fund reached $95.27 by noon and that Plainville's allotment would probably be overscribed within the next few days. The schools and the larger factories are yet to be heard from but their donations are expected to boost the total we'll over the cen- tury mark
 Hartfield-Jeffrey Nuptials.
 Harry H. Hartfield of New Britain became a benedict yesterday when he led Miss Rose Jeffey of this town to the alter. The ceremony took place at 2:30 at the Episcopal rectory with Rev. R. H. Burton, pastor of the church officiating. They were attended by Elmer J. Grogan of New Britain ! and Miss P. Lex of Plainville After the wedding trip the young couple will | take up their residence in New Brit l ain.
 To Have New Sidewalks.
 From the pedestrians viewpoint 1 another chapter will be added to l Plainville's history when the new walk which will be started in a few days in ] front of the Bristol Mfg. Co., from l the railroad tracks to Pierce street, l reaches the stages of completion. For years nothing better than cinder | path has been offered to those who | chose that side of the street to walk | on.
 A survey is now being made and l shortly the excavating will begin. The l walk, which will be of cement will measure five feet wide and be laid at 1 the expense of the aforementioned concern.
 Excavating Finished.