New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-19
LONG WHITE SKIRTS

Mr.. Grayson's second naatrim onial
venture, his first wife being dead. The
couple will make their home in Plain
Vile.
Census Blanks Distributed.
In connection with the taking Of the
war census in Plainville Constable
Marine, at the suggestion of the selec-
ton, has distributed number of the
blanks sent here by state officials in
charge of the enrolment. The re-
cipients are expected to answer the
many questions specified on the
blanks to, secure the necessary infor-
nation, returning them to the select
men.
Should this method fail to produce
the desired results the board will
have enumerators make a personal
canvass. It is hoped, however, that
the mon of the town will show their
interest in Governor Holcomb's plan
of having Connecticut prepared to
furnish the war department with
complete information in the event of
hostilities with European powers. by
answering the questions asked on
the blanks. returning them as soon as
the work and save the officials con-
siderable efforts ana possibly make It
unnecessary for the town to go to
any great expense in compiling To-
cal list.
Hotel Deal Of.
Plans of William w. Hanna and
John w. Lynch of New Britain for the
purchase of the Ryder property on
Cook street, converting the building
into an inn, have failed to materialize
and the place is once again on the
market. Arrangements for a transfer
of the property from the S. N. Ryder
estate had been in the works for sew
eral days and it was believed that the
deal had been closed. Judge Epapro-
ditus Peck, administrator of the estate,
secured permission from the robable
court to dispose of the property and it
was UNDERSTOOD that the prospective
buyers had put up deposit.
The men had planned to either or
ganize a country club Or run the place
as hotel. The building contains
rooms and is we'll adapted
to use as a road house.
Others are now negotiating for the
place and 1t is expected that it will be
transferred before long.
While number have had their eyes
on the property with view of 'secur-
Ing it for hotel purposes the prospects
Of opposition to the granting Of a
liquor license and the local situation
as regards the prohibition question
seems to have deferred them from
the purchase.
Farm stock. furniture and other
goods, owned by the Ryders are to be
sold at auction Saturday. Mr.. Ryder
had a number of pieces of antique fur
niture and they too will be sold under
the hammer.
Brief Items.
Rev. James A. Osborne of New Hav-
en-, gave the sermon at the Advent !
Christian church last evening, substi- |
tuting for the pastor, Rev. ]. w. Den |
ton, who is conducting a series Of |
evangelistic meetings in Hoosick Falls,
N. Y.
The Ladies' Benevolent society Of |
the Congregational church will serve a !
supper In the church parlors Wednes- |
day evening, beginning at $50. Later |
in the evening there will be a enter |
tainment. A excellent program has been |
prepared. Under the new arrange |
1nent of the society children as we'll !
as adults will be charged 15 cents for |
supper.
James J. Murphy of Whiting street, !
who underwent an operation Friday at
the Hartford hospital, was reported |
today to be improving.
The local schools will be closed for
birthday Thursday and
will not reopen until Monday, the
children getting an extra holiday be-
CAUSE of teachers visiting day on Fri
day.
The Foresters' club will have a
in Grange building tomorrow
evening and will make angements
for an entertainment and dance to be
given in the Town hall on March II.
Xincanxn Annrazzi has sold land and