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New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
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REALTY TRANSFERS
Sixteen Pieces of Property Have Changed Hands During Past Week Six Deaths, II Weddings.

Seventeen deaths, six marriages and the following 16 realty transfers were recorded in the city clerks office dur ing the past week:
 William Reed Eastman ct al to Mary D. Eastman ct al. land and buildings on South High street; tate of Isaac Timbrell to Louise Tim brell land and buildings on Maple street; Antonio LaRosa ct ux to Jo- seph Carpenter ct ux, land and build ings on Franklin street; Oswald Reu- ther to George Margelod, land and buildings on Childs street; Frank Baumberger to Mary Baumberger, one-half interest in land on Dudley street; Albert E. Church to Thomas NJ. Brady to Mariana MarinO, land on Day street; John A. Kallberg ct al. Ito Stanley Smulski, ct al, land and buildings on North Burritt and Broad streets; the National Springs Bed Company to the city of New Britain, land on Washington and Lake streets; Bodwell Land Company to Andrew Katrench. land on Sewart street; Ade- line l.. Jerome to Thomas E. Lawlor, land on Black Rock avenue; George k. Macauley to Ora l.. Baker, land and buildings on Chestnut street, Bod ! well Land Company to George K. Macauley. land Sefton Drive; George K. Macauley to New Britain Lumber and Coal Company, land on Safton Drive; John A. Meskill to James T. Meskill, land and buildings on Linwood street; Ellen G. Gritz- macker to James T. Meskill, land and 7l3uildings on Iinwood street.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Peoples Church.

Court street. Pastor Hartman breaches at both services, 10:45 and zoo. Sunday morning prayer meet ing at 1O:OO. At 12:15, Sunday school. At 5:15. Young Peoples meeting. Morning Topic: Handling Dynamite - Evening topic: "The Swelling of Jor- dan" or Are We In the Beginnings of the Great Tribulation ?" Monday night. the official board holds its monthly meeting, and invites candi- dates for membership, whether by baptism or letter, to meet them. Tues day at D. m. the Juniors and the children meets as usual. Thursday at 1:45 the last prayer meeting of the month: therefore preparation for the Communion. Cordial invitation to all meetings.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
EN-LYCEUM LESSEE HERE.

J. Claude Gilbert, who has been visiting in New Britain and Hartford for the past week. left today for his home in New Jersey. While here MT. Gilbert was rendered numerous din- ner parties by his old-line friends who yecalled the days when he was New Britain's real theater magnate MT. Gilbert at one time was proprietor of the Iyceum. Tn fact he opened that house. After more than a quarter of 8 century in the theatrical business here he joined forces with a New York commercial company and now has charge of it's sales representatives : in this part of the country
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
BRIEFS OF STATE
 TERSELY TOLD
Two Widows Claim Estate of Man
 Killed in Berlin Accident
MuchIy Married.

New Haven-The hearing on the estate of the late Savin Rock hotel keeper, James Campane, took an in teresting turn in the probate court Judge Gilson appointed Thomas r. Molloy as temporary administrator.
 Attorney David F. Fitzgerald in formed the court that he represents the widow, Anna Campane. Then At- torney James P. Pigott informed the court that he also represents the wid- ow. Anna Campane. Half a dozen other attorneys appeared for credit ors
 The explanation finally brought to light that there are two alleged wid- oWs. both named Anna Attorney PiSott said that his client married Campane and is now living in Quinni- piac avenue. The other woman, said Attorney FitzGerald. the one he rep resents. lived with Campane for four teen years. has four children, and was married out west, and the proof can be produced if time is given. At torney FitzGerald said that he is sur prised that there is another woman claiming to be the lawful widow.
 Judge GilSon informed the attor- neys that he will continue the hear ing until Monday to give Attorney FitZGerald an opportunity to produce evidence in support of his claim.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Commits Suicide.

Winsted-DeWitt c. Woodford. bet ter known as Dick Woodford. 54, 8 painter. committed suicide in his room at the home of Mrs. Parmalee, by shooting himself in the right tenn pie with a 32-caliber revolver. It is believed that despondency caused him to commit the rash act. On Thurs day afternoon Woodford purchased some clothing at Smith Bros. store and remarked to the clerk that those were the last he would buy. After he had been in his room for some time Mrs Parmalee heard a shot and upon investigation found Woodford on the floor. Dr. Kelsey was called and found that the man was dead. whereupon Medical Examiner Hubert was notified. WOOdford has resided in Winsted practically all his life. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Miner, who lives at Nichol Farms, near Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
First Baptist Church.

Morning worship at 1O:45 o'clock. Sermon by the minister, Dr. Earle E. Cross. subject. "rhc Way. The Truth, The Life. Sunday school meets at 2:l5 p. m. with classes graded for all ages. otherhood class meets in gallery of the church. an especial in Nltatlon extended to all men. The \. r. $. C. C. meets at 6:OO D. m. in the chapel. Subject "Our Denom- national Foreign Mission Boards Their History and Achievements" led by the minister. Evening congrega- tion at 7:30 o'clock Sermon subject, 'Why Is God?" Special music. Every body welcome to these services
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Stanley Memorial Church.

The usual services will be held to- morrow: morning worship at 1o:45. with a sermon by the pastor. Rev. J. F. Rees. Sunday school at 12. Young Peoples society at z D. m. Topic: Reverence" Leader, Miss Louise Williams.
 The monthly business meeting of the Sunday school will be held on Monday at 7:30 p. Ill. Mrs. Arthur H. Knapp, 726 East street. will enter tain the teachers and officers.
 The Boy Scouts will meet on Tues day at 7:15 D. III.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. Reynolds, East street, on Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m.
 The Endeavor Circle will meet at the church on Thursday evening and the choir will rehearse' os Friday eve ming.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
TARLER.''
VAN GOSDIIR WILL FILED.
Former New York state Woman
 Leaves Property 10 Relatives.

Former New York state Woman
 Leaves Property 10 Relatives.
 The will of Mrs. Adelaide Van Cor der formerly of Dannemora, N. I., who died in this city short time ago, has been filed in the probate court. All of her real estate is to be equally divided between Anna Van Gorder. of this city; Mabel Tierney, of Detroit; Eula Bucklend, of New Woodstock, N. J., and Morgan John Van Gorder, of Dannemora.
 To her grandson, Morgan Van Cor der Mrs Van Gorder also left all cash in her possession at the time or her death, and to Eula Bucklend she beuueathed her piano. To Mabel Tierney is bequeathed the testatrlN sewing machine and to Morgan John Van Gorder is also left his grand fathers diamond cuff links and gold watch. The rest of the estate IS left to Anna Van Goraer.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
ARMY WANTS LENSES.

Mayor G. A. Quigley has. received a request from the photographic di- vision of the United States Army Sig nal corps in which the cooperation of the police and camera club of the city is requested to obtain for the army a supply of lenses. The police are especially asked to solicit the pawnbrokers and the camera club men to solicit the camera dealers and photographic supply men. It is un- derstood that the government needs the optical goods immediately and cannot wait to have them manufaC~ tured.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
SUGAR SUPPLY ARRIVES.

A supply of sugar, but of a ser1i- private nature, arrived In this city yesterday, when ten barrels of this scarce commodity were received at the cooperative store conducted by the North and Judd Mfg. Co. This store has been short on sugar for some time and the supply should go some distance toward relieving the demand on the outside dealers and releasing a corresponding amount for people not entitled to trade at this store.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Second Advent Church.

Church street near Stanley. Rev J. Denton, a former pastor, will preach both morning and evening. At both services he will continue his Bible study on "The Tabernacle and its Application to Christian Living" :" Morning at 1O:45: "The High Priest in the Holy of Holies." Evening at 7:15: "I7rom the Altar to the Mercy Seat On Monday evening at $ o'clock, Rev. C. II. Hudson, n re- turned Missionary from India will speak on "Nlissionary Work in lndia'. Rev. l.. B. Giles. pustor-clert will commence his duties on Sunday De- Cemhcr 2
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
POLICE NOTES.

Myron Veteran, of "A Seymour street, reported to the police last evening that his bicycle was stolen from the High school. A fourNear-old Italian boy. who lives at BIO Elm street, and 8 three and one-halfyear-ol boy from Dwight court are reported lost.
 Louis Holt. night yardmaster, re- ports that a conductors trunk was stolen from a train about $ o'clock last evening.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
South Church.,

At the South church Dr. Hill vii preach tomorrow morning at 10:45 The subject of the sermon is An J1n- conquerable Spirit" At the vesper service at 4:30. pr. Hill will speak upon "The Greatest German of Them AL" in celebration of Luthers 4OOth Anniversary. The Boys Division ami Philathea class meet at 9:3O The main school session is held at 12:1O Strangers are welcome at all services of the South church.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Bold Bad Bear,

Stamford-A six months old fc- male black bear broke up a session of the fashionable LoW-HeyWoOd private school for girls at Shippan Point The bear had been at large since Monday, and exaggerated re- ports about its size and ferocity had terrorzed Shippan Point residents.
 The bear cub was the mascot of an army rOntonment football eleven when s. Merritt Skelding of Stam- ford purchased it at Yale bowl on Nov and brought it here. Mir. SEelding went to Chicago. leaving the bear in charge of Capt George JcnkinS
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Lutheran Church of the Reformation,

tIungcrford Court. Frederick C.. Wunder, pastor. Divine worship, 1O:45 at which time Mir. Wunder will preach his farewell sermon, prior to entering upon the work of the pas torate. of St. James, Allentown, Pa. :; Sunday school and Bible class at noon Steps have already been taken to se- cure a new pastor
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
MARRIED 86 YEARS.
Mir. and Mrs. P. J. Egan Receive Congratulations from Many Friends,

MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Egan. of Lincoln court, yesterday quietly obs served the 36th anniversary of their marriage. Although they had no celebration. the couple, nevertheless. received the congratulations of A' large number of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Egan were married by the late Father Carmody at St. Mary's old church on' Myrtle street, and Mrs. Egan was, before her marriage, Miss Catherine Kennedy. They have three children-Matthew Egan and Misses Honor and Marion Egan.
 Incidentally, MT. Egan. we'll known as clerk of the water board, has held that position for the past 23 years and next May will round out "A years o1 continuous service to the city.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
First Church of Christ, Scientist,

Chapel. corner of West Main street and Park Place. Sunday morning service at 1o:45. Subject. "N1ortals and 1mmortals: Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock The reading room at the same address is open daily from , until o'clock, except Sundays.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
HAS GOVERNMENT POST.

Louis G. Goldburs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goldburg of 74 Seymour street, has taken a petition in the war department under General G. $. Hughes at Washington. He will leave tomorrow to begin his new duties on Monday. MT. Cioldburg is Q graduate of New York university and was grad uated from the local High school in 1912.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Soldier Injured.

Torrington-Thc local authorities have been Investigating q story con- corning the serious and perhaps prob able fatal injury of a young man in a soldiers uniform, who was thrown from an automobile which was travel ing, according to witness. about 60 miles an hours through West Goshen last Saturday, with four other soldiers. The name of the injured man could not be learned here, although it is reported that the young men were travelling from New Haven to Sharon and that the injured man was taken to a physicians home and thence to the Amenia, N. Y, hospital. where he is in a serious condition.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
ORCHARD co. INCORPORATES.

The sunset Rock Orchards company of this city has filed a certificate of incorporation with the secretary of state The capital stock is fixed at $15,0OO. divided into 150 shares of $1OO each. The incorporators are Harry and Erwin Vessels and How ard A. Timbrell.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
STEAMER IS TRANSFERRED.

The old horse-drawn fire engine, properly known as a steamer. for years located at No. engine house on Elm street. was transferred this morning to No. engine house to make additional room for equipment at the Elm street station. The old steamer, steered by Lieutenant Will liam Watts, was lowed through the streets by one of the big motor trucks.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
TnivcrsaliSt Church.

Rev. Roger r. Etz will speak to- morrow evening at 7:3O o'clock at the l'nivcrsalist church, IIungerford court. His topic will be "Is God a Failure" Special music will be ren- dercd by the choir and u violin soloist. All are welcome.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
St. Marks Church.

Sunday, Nov. IS, 1917. Twenty fourth Sunday after Trinity 7:3O a. m., Holy Communion. 9:3O a. m church school. 10:41 a. m.. morn ing prayer and sermon by the Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe. 4:30 p. m., evening prayer and address.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Dies of Burns.

Brldgeport-Mrs, Rose Vicci, forty two, died last night as g, result of burns received earlier in the evening. Mrs. ~Vicci was at work in her home preparing supper and threw kerosene oil on the fire to hasten it. The oil burst into flames and enveloped her. With her clothing on fire. she rushed from the house asd dropped to the
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sidewalk. \ brisk breeze famed her blazing clothing and she became un- conscious before help could arrive. She leaves a husband and one son.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Swallows Poison.

New Haven-Little Francis Braun, 1o months old and her brother, Leo, aged three children of Leopold J. Braun were playing about their home at 291 Columbus avenue, shortly be- fore & o'clock when they accidentally came upon a bottle containing bichlo- ride tablets. With childish curiosity. each of tho tots partooll of one Of the poison pills. A few moments later they were found by their parents, writ hing in pain.
 "A call was hastily sent for the New Haven hospital ambulance which brought the children to that inStitu- ton. Doctors there state that the children are not seriously injured and will recover.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17

services Miss Julette Gilson, Rhodesia, Africa, speaker. Church school at 9:45 and 12:10. Young Peoples meet ing's at 6. MT. E. W. Christ will ad- dress the meeting. Subject: "The Morale of the Cantonments.'
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Swedish Film Church.

sunday school at 10 o'clock in the morning with classes for both ole and young. Divine services ;u inc usual hours of worship at II in the morning and o'clock in the eve ming.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
LEAVES AID TO WIFE.

The will of the late George E. Ger mond has been filed in the local pro bate court and by it's terms the tes- tator's entire estate is left to his wife. The will was drawn on June 29. 1908.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
First Church Of Christ

Center Congregational. Morning ser Xlce at 1O:45. Special anniversary
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17
Boston Store
An extensive showing of QUAKER CRAFT LACE FABRICS
 Direct From the Factory

Some Very Beautiful De- A signs in Curtains. Ivory and White. From $2.OO to $500 a pair.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17

Quaker Craft Lace by the yard, for Long and Short " Curtains, also Door Drapery, at 35c and 45c a yard.
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We are also showing a nice line of Examines and Mar quisettes in White and Ecru from l5c to soc a yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-17

, An attractive assortment of Puritan Mills Fabrics, Cre- tonnes, Silkolines, Art Da- mask and Tickings. Very de- sirable for Bags.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09
0utIssk Splendid for Signing Up Every One
VI 5O,OOO New A0exieo Families This Ueal

Az this number Of the Hoover Sum
p'ement goes to press the food admin
istration machinery in New Mexico 10
all ready for the big Pledge Card
Drive, October 28-November q. with
some 5000 workers In all county and
school districts full o, enthusiasm and
ready to make every minute count dur
ing the campaign.
Food Administrator Ely has kept
the mark at which New Mexico is to
aim at $4,000 families. which is be-
lieyed to be n safe and conservative
estimate. Fifty thousand pledge
cards. window cards and home cards
have been placed in the hands OF
workers In every district. Fullest in
structions have been sent each work.
er. The school children will start out
the minute Hoover presses the but
ton in Washington to start half a mil
lion workers all over the country sign
ing up $4,000, 900 homes.
The campaign will be In full blast
when this number OF the Supplement
reaches you. II you haven't done your
part. do 1t NOW. Help to see that no
home is missed in your locality; see
that no one misunderstands the duty
OF signing up promptly; that every
one comprehends the volunteer and
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

patrlouc nature OF this pledge and its
TREMENDOUS IMPORTANCE IN
WINNING THE WAR.
IL some one makes light of the
campaign, ask him or her to multiply
one ounce Of wheat a day, one ounce
OF meat, one ounce OF sugar by TWEEN
ty-two million AND TELL YOU THE
RESULT. America, by saving a lit
tie food here and a little there, by a
meatless day today and a wheatless
day tomorrow CAN FEED THREE
NATIONS THAT ARE FIGHTING TO
SAVE AMERICA,
Drive this home to your neiehbor. to
everyone you can talk to- Make them
realize that this Is the biggest thing
America has ever undertaken, the
worlds greatest experiment in Democ-
racy-a VOLUNTEER ARMY OF
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION HOMES
TO WIN THE WAR WITH FOOD!
And keep in mind that this week
100000 Americans are out vsorsino
like beavers to put this thing across
The enthusiasm that pervades every
state was not equaiied even by the
Liberty Loan Campaign.
LET NEW MEXICO DO HER PART
QUICKLY.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09
SUGAR SHORTAGE
COULD HAVE BEEN
AVOIDED "F"-

The purchase through the national
food administration OF two hundred
million pounds OF Louisiana sugar for
eastern distribution brings home a
powerful lesson in food-saving. II the
American public had Needed the ad-
vice Of the food administration as to
restricted consumption of a maximum
retail price and against boarding, the
shortage could easily have been tided
over and the 100000 tons France inn
plored could easily have been shipped.
Food Pledge Week means the unit
ing Of American consumers to follow
the food administrations advice. Fol-
lowing this advice will avoid the me-
cessity OF drastic action In regard to
other commodities.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

part, even to the last detail, and
we may not have to lay upon our
own eonsciences the loss, through
our neglect, Of a single American.
Very truly yours,
HERBERT HOOVER.
v. s. Food Administrator.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09
FRANCE LOOKING
FOR CRUB-STAKE.
FROM UNCLE SAM

ton, washington, D. c., October
q:
To the People Of New Mexico:
Uncle Sam 10 mighty bio and
strong, but he Is not 90 bio and
strong that he can afford to break
q promise. There 10 not a real
American In this county who would
not fight to make good one of
Uncle Sans promises. When
Uncle Sam says anything, that
means that all his loyal sons and
daughters have said Il. The honor
and the interest Of this nation are
In the keeping of our splendid
citizens.
Here 10 the proposition: We
have promised to "grub-stake" the
Allies. We said: "You need not
farm-you fiphti"
They did not farm, but how they
did fiohti
Winter 10 comina on. There
were few for the sowing and there
are fewer now for the harvest.
The pinch has come. In France
they are looking across the sea
and saying:
SHOW about that 'arub-stake,'
Uncle Sam; how about that grub
stAkel'"
They are not whimperine, the
Frenehmen, they are not that kind,
but they are hungry and IL we
fail them with our "grub-stake"
they will STARVED Thousands
OF them-men, women and little
children.
cnawins at a mere empty prom
Ice will not help them. Nothing
will help them but food.
u 10 food that will win the war!
How are we going to get Il!
We are going to save it-save
u to save our pals, because that's
what the Allies are In this fiqht.
We are going to make good on
Uncle Sans promise that he
would furnish the ''srub-stake" for
this war.
The Alice need more wheat.
more meat more sugar. u 10
either wheatless and meatless
days for us or sheatiess and meat
lees months for them
And we are going to help
every one OF ". There 10 no mis-
take about that. We will make
good on the 'srub-stake" promise
for the sake Of the folks who
trusted Ne and for the sake Of our
soldiers - we'll.
Just remember that they are
bound for Franee-the land where
We ere sending the ''orub-stake."
We want no regrets afte. the
war. We have had ample warn
Ing q the condition which awaits
~, unless every American eiti
ZEN responds TO the call Of duty.
vou and ! want TO feel. when the
ro0lments of our boys return from
the battIsslslds u Europe, some
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

Nearly eight per cent Of the 60
marketed In the United otatss ars
lost through spoIIaes or brsasxaes.
Much of THE Ioss could b prsvsnSs6
through community seo circles In possv
Mexico.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

Squirrels aren't the only animals
that are laying by . store Of nuts this
fait We know many patriotic farm
boys who are going TO est them this
winter instead Of candy.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

One way to increase poultry BRO
duction . to Danish the ehicsssa mltss
from infssted hen roosts.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

The best slsepoIe American farmers
can erect 10 the silo- But why not put
up flaopole toof
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

The nations brood sowss are needed
In breeding pens far more than In
pork barrels.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09
MANCHURIA BEAN
CROP DOUBLE

The bean harvest this year is esti.
mated by the Department Of Agricul-
ture at approximately 100000 bush
els In excess of last year or nearly
double last year. and promises and
abundant supply. The growers as
sociations in prominent bean produc.
ing states are holding beans for from
l3h to Is cents per pound as against
an average price realized by the grow
er last year Of cents per pound.
There has been 100 per cent increase
In the Manchurian bean crop and Il
Is now estimated at 100000 tons.
Owing to shipping shortage. practi-
cally the only outlet is to the United
States and these beans will flow into
the American market from December
on much below the prices now being
demanded for American beans.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-11-09

Let the pack rat hoard the pinons
but Get after the robber rat! He's
an expensive luxury.