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New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
MEETING OF CLERGYMEN.
Special Task of Ministers Today Sub
 feet for Discussion.

Tn view of the great interest awak ened by the gathering of ministers at Hartford last September on the invi- tation of the pastoral union and the Hartford Seminary Foundation, to discuss questions of life and thought brought upon the church by the great convulsion of the world war, another similar gathering has been arranged to meet this year in the chapel of the Theological seminary at Hartford on Monday and Tuesday, September 18th and 17th.
 The meetings will begin on Monday morning and continue until Tuesday afternoon.
 They will be under the leadership of President William Douglas Mack enzie of the seminary, and will be open to ministers of all denominations within the region of Central and Northern Connecticut and north along the Connecticut valley as far as Northampton.
 The general topic for discussion will be "The Meaning of the Minis trv, Its Special Task for Today.'
 It seems to be a rare opportunity in the confusion and perplexity which surround us today, for thoughtful minds to counsel together, in spiritua and intellectual fellowship, in order that the ministry may be able tc accomplish a leadership that will be helpful to us all.
 Any inquiries should be addressed to Professor c. S Lane, Hosmer hall Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
SAVE SOLDIER LETTERS
Turn Them Over to War Bureau to Become Part of Historical Records To Be Preserved.

After the war the various corre- spondence and records of the war bu- reau will be turned over to the New Britain Institute for place Tn the historical archives. The War Bureau has been the instrument for the ac- cumulatiOn of records which Tn fu- ture years will be of great value, espe- ,ciallv from the local point of view These records embrace data concern ing every man in the service It is the desire of the officials concerned to make this feature of the museum as complete as possible and persons are urged to leave such correspondence as they have from abroad at the War Bureau, so that it may be classl- fled and Catalogued. Mayor Quigley has preserved his voluminous corre- spondence with men in the service and it will form the nucleus for this feature.
 Mayor Quigley has started a cam- paign to increase correspondence with soldiers in the service, especially with those overseas. There are hundreds of New Britain soldiers overseas and some of them never received letters from home. They hunger for per sonally directed letters, which help to preserve the morale of the men. The soldier is led to feel that some one at home takes a personal interest in him. many of the foreign born men have not had letters for months. Mayor Quigley suggests that persons apply at the War Bureau for the name of some soldier in the service with whom they can correspond. Write regu- larIy and cheerfully" is the mayor S slogan and he is setting the example.
 Sergeant Ogren has been written to with a view of ascertaining if there are any comforts that may be sent from New Britain for men of Com panieS E and l.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
30 FAULTY NTAILBOXS
 ON RURAL ROUTE NO. 7

Postmaster William F. Delaney has gone over rural delivery mail route No. ? for his regular inspection. Out of the 130 mail boxes along that route which takes in a part of New Brit ain, Newngton and Berlin, he found that about 30 of them did not come up to requirements. Some of these were either too far from the street or too dilapidated to insure safe protec- ton of mail in stormy weather. The postmaster has issued notices to the owners of these boxes requesting them to comply with the regulations regarding rural mail boxes, by cer- tain given date, and if not, then deliv- cry of mail to those places will cease without warning until the boxes come up to the requirements laid out by the post office departm ent.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
GOVERNMENT WANTS TWO OF OUR TEACHERS
Educators For Schools On the Mupi- ton Reservations Are Sought
 Who'll Enlist?

Uncle Sam has made 3. draft m tho school board of the city of New Bri- tain to furnish two teachers for ord- nance plant schools. Supt of Schools Stanley H. Holmes is in receipt of communication from F. c. Butler in charge of the community organization branch of the industrial service sec ton of the ordnance department and more directly from W. G. Coburn. df- rector of the schools, in which the matter is explained. The government plans to open schools on the various reservations where munitions are be- ing manufactured as some of the ena- ployes are married and parents hay ing children will continue in such work only in communities where good schooling is provided. Uncle Sam expects to open over 20 schools which will have an enrolment of about 15- 900 children at an early date
 Two teachers from the kindergart- en, primary or grammar grade are wanted. Teachers should be those women willing to work and who are imbued with patriotic spirit of will lingness to help the government dur ing the war time. The government would have the school board agree that any teachers volunteering for this work should return to New Britain at the close of the work.
 Teachers employed in this work having ordinary training will be com pensated at the rate of $50 monthly for teachers of one year experience and an increase of $6 monthly accord ing to each year of experience, so that teachers with five years experience would receive $104 monthly. The scale for teachers with exceptional training is based on an increase of SIP every year commencing with $92 monthly and up to $40 monthly for teachers of five years experience.
 The school officials will receive ap- plications from volunteers for this work.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17

''I am not in the habit of praising any material medicine as l am al advocate of New Thought (akin to Christian Science) but some time ago, l had such 9 bad attack ofLi1c1~ and .St0Mach Trouble that I gave up thinking 1 did not have it, and took a natural medicine, 'Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets.
 AIost grat1JySnlg aOas the resnlt. It relievedmyliverand stomach trouble, cleaned up my yellowish complexion and put new blood in my body.
 While I am no backslider from New Thought, I feel there may be times when help to nature may be necessary; and if so, I believe that 'Fruit-a-tives' is the highest result of New Thought in medicine'.
 A. A. YOUNG, Schenectady, N. Y.
 5oc. box, 6 for s2.5o, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A- -TIVES Limited OGDENSBURG, N Y.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17

High class photodramas, FoX's theater.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures, Keeney's theater
 Superior photoplays and vaudeville, Lyceum theater.
 Vega Benefit society meets at 59 Arch street.
 Chamberlain council Jr. o. U. A. M., meets in Jr o. U. A. M hall.
 New Britain tent, No. 38 Knights of the Maccabees, meets in K. of C. hall.
 Burritt grange, No. 39, Patrons of Husbandry, meets at PAP Main street.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
HENRY OVERSTROM
 NOT AFRAID ID DIE
Gan Face End With Clear Con.
 science, He Tells Parents

MT. and Mrs. Overstrom of No. 40 Griswold street received letters from their son Henry who is in France with Company E, 1O2d Infantry. The letters in part follows:
 Somewhere in France.
 July 16, 1918 Dear Mother and Dad:
 Have not much news to write about as we are still in the same place as I wrote my last letter from and things are pretty quiet now. I received Dads letter and was tickled to death to get it.
 Every time we get a, newspaper we see where New Britain has gone over the top in something or other. They must be more than raising funds back there. I got fifteen papers all in g. bunch the other day and I had enough news to read for a couple of days. You'll not have to send me anything, Ma as I can get along fine now without it. The thing we want most of all is smokes and the Red Cross takes care of us for that. P. s. Don't worry as this can't last much longer. The rest of the boys send their regards.
 Somewhere in France, July 18th, 1918 Dear Mother and Dad: I Just a few lines more to let you l know that I am alive and kicking the same as usual. Everything is going on fine. I just got 8 letter from Bob Carlson and I see that he has en- ] listed. I wish him the best of luck. 1 We are laying around now taking life l easy in some woods and it sure is some difference than sleeping in the ] old dugouts I don't know when | l will get the chance to write home again and if you don't receive a let ter for some time, don't worry as I am leaving myself in Gods hands ] and He will help me through. I wish I could let you know where we are going but it would not pass l the censor. If anything happens to ] me remember, Ma, that I got clear ] conscience and that is what a fellow 1 needs here. I'll not show any yellow 1 streak no matter what turns up. We'll, l Ma, there isn't much to write about 1 only remember me to all the folks and 1 all I know. I will close now with l love to you and Dad and the rest of the family.
 1 P. S. Cheer up, Ma, this thing will i be over soon and some of us have to 1 come back.
 l The following letter was written to l a brother, Eward, now at Fort Han 1 cock, N. Y:
 ] Somewhere in France,
 July 18th, 1918. i Dear Brother:
 ! Received your most welcome letter ; today along with six others from ! home and it did sure surprise me l when I found out that you were in . the service. Work up for a non-com ! job and you will find out later that you will be better off than bucking it ; all the while and don't forget to write 1 home as you know what a letter means. Keep in touch with me as I will write as often as I can and don't 1 forget to watch your step.
 I got a letter from H. Overstrom and he has already been in the trench es but I hope that you don't have to . come across although the trip is great. Well, I will have to close now as it is time for "chow". With lots of love.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
Bequeaths France to Frenchmcn

Dear Nat:
 This is a great country Nat. Just the same after we drive the Germans back I am perfectly willing to let the French inhabit their land all by them selves while I go back to the U. $. A. The farther away l go from home the more I think of and appreciate the U. s. A.
 Although the country where am is very pretty it is also very primitive. The houses in the small towns as well as cities are only 9 few thousand years behind time. They have their public bath house, public wells, toi- lets, etc. The one public street, has the barns, manure heaps and resi- dences all together, and connected. Building and fences are all made out of stone, and concrete walls at least one foot thick. haven't seen wood en house or fence yet. Everything is concrete and stone. But the people sure are hospitable. We have a high old time making them understand us though. But I will say they under stand the value of money. When we
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
TRAPPED BLOCKED.

Traffic at the corner of West Main and Main streets was badly congested Friday afternoon. A freight train became stalled on the crossing and a trolley car left the rails near the bank building.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17

Received several Srn his brother, With the United ,rce in France. !p W:
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New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
VITAL STATISTICS.

There were 191 births and 22 mar riages during the month of July. This week 57 documents have been filed for record and 12 deaths sud five marriages were recorded.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
RUSSELL X ERWIN TO BUILD.

,. J. H. Grozier of Hartford has ap- piled for a permit to erect @ brick storage shed at the corner of Myrtle and Washington streets at a, cost of S4,OO0. The building will be 2S by 72 feet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
MUST TAKE PLEDGE
 FROM PRIEST

Timothy J. Murphy, of 103 Hallett street, who was arrested last night upon a charge of non-support, was arraigned in the City Court today. His wife was also there. Mrs. Murphy bore the marks of brutal treatment at the hands of her husband, appar- ently one of his favorite diversions being that of beating her when in his cups.
 Notwithstanding this cruelty on his part, Mrs. Murphy pleaded with the court to be lehient with her husband Judge Wilder suspended a sentence of six months in jail, ordered Murphy to take the pledge, and allowed him to depart with the warning that if he touched a drop of liquor in the next half year he would be locked up.
 Murphy promised the court to do as he was ordered and left the court in company with his wife on his way to Father Traynor to take the pledge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
THE WEATHER

New Haven, April 26 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Prob- ably showers late tonight and Saturday.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight ex- cept rain on the coast; Saturday rain; increasing northeast winds on the coast.
 The southern disturbance has caused general rains during the last A hours on the Gulf and south Atlantic coasts and in the lower Mississippi and Ohio val Ieys. Pleasant weather has pre- vailed in other districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Areas of low pressure are central this morning over New Mexico and Kentucky. The temperature is rising slowly in the central dis tricts and is now generally above freezing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
SEVEN OFFICERS NAMED ON LATEST. CASUALTY LIST. Nine Killed In Action and Five Reported Dead From
 Battle Wounds NAMES OF 75 MEN
 SENT BY PERSHING Privates Reported Missing Few Days Ago Now Re-
 ported As Wounded

Washington, April 26-The casu- atty list today contained names, di- vided as follows:
 Killed, in action, g; died of wounds, 5; died of disease, 3; wounded se- verely, 33; wounded slightly, 25.
 Seven officers were named, five of them being reported severely wound ed and two slightly wounded. They are: Severely wounded, Capt. Henry H. Worthington and Lieuts. Orland c. Brown, Edward M. Freeman, John J. Hyde and Harry F. Kelly; slightly wounded, Lieuts. William H. Kirk and Alfred Kivlin.
 In addition to the seven officers named, another lieutenant, Julien N. Dow, previously reported killed in ac- ton, was reported a prisoner in Ger many and suffering from a severe wound.
 Killed in action-Sergeants Harry, T. Corbin, William R. Knapp, Corporal Louis M. Holmes, rivates Harry J. Akins, Delmar J. Warner, Joseph Di- marco, Charles G. French, Joseph F. Gaudette, Ralph Palumbo.
 Died of wounds-Privates Albert Adams, George J. Duto, Benjamin Kasica, Clarence F. Pyrah, Charles L. Shull.
 Died of disease-Sergeant Cooper D. Wells, Mechanic John L. Ehrle, George c. Bess.
 Wounded severely-Capt- Henry H. Worthington, Lieuts. Orlando C.. Brown, Edward M. Freeman, John J. Hyde, Harry F. Kelly; Sergeants Fred Hines, Abe Ruskin, Corporal George W. Sterling, Cooks Frank Anker, Joseph I. Wood. Privates Alex alder Allerdice, Joseph Mmiedo, Hugh Carroll, John P. Cottingham, Ralph J. Cullinan, Mavern Davis, Michael J. Dillon, Harper H. Faulkner, John Gawlak, John Giguerre, John F. Gran ger, Basilio Guidora, George E. flight, | George Alfred Hopkins, Robert L. House, Julius Kulhayi, Frank F. Mel | lon, Peter Modzelevski, John Morris, l Samuel R. Sch1imper, Ben L. Siemon, Charles W. Williamson. Wounded s1ightly-Lieuts. William H. Kirk, Alfred P. Kivlin. Sergeant Charles Smith, Corporals Robert P. Barrett, Harry s. Gallagher, Martin O'Reilly, Mechanic Charles O. I:hiesse, Wagoner John Australia Privates Harold P. Archer, John Bog dan, Walter Borek, Walter Cabak William E. Devins, Caleb W. Feeback George W. Ford, Charles G. Fyfe, Jo- seph Healy, Elmer Jernberg, Thomas F. Kelly, Walter A. Loiselle, Silvit June Lusardi, John Madere, George w Marble, John Norman, Maurice D | O'Meara.
 Privates Thomas Connolly, Charles A. Wiggins and Michael K. Holmes previously reported missing in action 1 now reported wounded in action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
MOLLOY-LEHANEY
 WEDDING HELD

A very quiet wedding was solemniz- ed on Wednesday evening at the Sa- cred Heart rectory when Rev. Thomas Mooney united in marriage Miss Kathryn D. Lehaney and Charles B. Molloy, son of MT. and Mrs. M. M. MolIoy sof Austin street. The bride, who is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Lehaney of Black Rock ave nue, was attended by her sister, Miss Anna V. Lehaney, while John D. Mol Toy acted as his brothers best man.
 After the wedding reception to the immediate families at the home of the bride, the couple letf for a short honeymoon.
 Both bride and groom are well known in the city, and their many friends will be pleased to hear of their wedding. MT. Molloy will go into service shortly, leaving for Camp sometime next weep.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
THREATENED TO KILL HER, MRS.
 MORIARTY SAID

Just to show that he loved her, Martin Moriarty threw his wife down stairs on one occasion, threatened to kill her on others, and frequently beat her, Mary Moriarty told Judge Donald T. Warner in the Superior Court today where she was granted a divorSe on charges of intolerable cru city. Both are residents of this city, and while living apart occupy the same house in Sixth street.
 They were married in Millbury, Mass, August 10, 1900, and trouble commenced sooA after the marriage. Moriarty on one occasion threw his wife down stairs, and beat her on others. Then he left her, and for nearly four years she heard nothing of him. He then, Il ySars ago, sent for her to come to Bridgeport. She did so, but the trouble persisted, and last August he beat her so severely she decided to separate. Her daughter, Agnes 16 years old, corroborated the story told by her mother
 Because his wife would not deed over her property to him, her husband left her, Ida H. Linet told the court in her petition for divorce, on the charge of desertion, from Abram Linet. They were married in July, 1913, and Linet left his wife in Sep tember of the following year because she would not deed her property to him. He told some of the neighbors of his intention unless his wife signed over her property. Judge Warner granted the decree for desertion.
 Elliot c. Beach of Strafford was given a decree from Maude Price Beach on charges of desertion. They were married in 1909, and lived with Beach's parents until Mrs. Beach commenced to go around with other men. This caused trouble, and after temporary separations Beach left 1T August, 1914. Later his wife tolt him she did not wish him to return.
 There were 1S uncontested cases as signed for trial, but several were not ready when court opened. At the nooI recess there weres till several to b. heard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
APPEALS TO COURT
 ON CLOSED STREET

Alleging that they have been shut fffrom access to the street and dam aged through permission granted by the council for the temporary closing of Steuben street by William Martin & Sons, erecting a new school, Henry L. and Louise Englehardt have ap- pealed. to the Superior Court for an order restoring the street to it's for mer condidtion. Hearing has been set by Judge D. T. Warner for May T3 when Martin & Sons will be sum- moned before the court. From pres ent appearance the building of the school may last for another year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
ENEMY DIGGING
 OWN GRAVE HOLES

Amsterdam, April 26-'HThe people who wish to destroy us are digging their own graves" said Emperor Will liam, as quoted in an interview in the Dusseldorf Anzeiger.
 Our victories in the field and the victories of the Germans at home must make those over wonder realize that we cannot be subdued by arms and economic iso1ation," he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
MONEY WASHED BY
 THE GOVERNMENT

Owing to the great demand upon the Bureau of Printing and Engraving banks in this and other cities have been requested by the government to reissue currency so far as possible, and to retain new or slightly used notes They are cautioned not to send notes in for redemption unless abso- luteIy necessary. To reduce the press ure on the printing renovated bills are being issued from Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
DRILLED HOLES
 IN PLANE WINGS

Cleveland,-Apri1 Exchanged with drilling holes in the wings of aero- planes ready to be delivered to the government, an employe of a local factory was arrested by federal agents last night and was turned over to the police. He will be detained pend- ing an investigation under the direc- ton of the Department of Justice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
EMBARGO PLACED
 ON REFORMATION

Washington, April 26-Holland has placed an embargo on the exporta- tion from the Dutch East Indies of tin, tin ore, cinchona bark, quinine, quinine salts and kapok, all of which are needed in large quantities by the United States for war purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
BELGIUM GRANTED
 ANOTHER CREDIT

Washington, April 26-Belgium was granted another credit of $3,25O,- 900 by the treasury today, making her total borrowings from the United States $1O7,S5O,OOO and credits to all the Allies $5,2S8,S5O ,00O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
ASKS ANNULMENT
 OF HIS MARRIAGE

Annullment of marriage on the al- legation that his wife had one legal husband when she married h1m, is asked by John Jordan of Milne street in a petition filed in the Superior court against Evelyn E. Jordan, also of this city They were married in 1916. the bride at that time being known as Evelyn Soper. Jordan aI- leges that Evelyn had been previously married to Norman Bennett at ort Jefferson, N. Y., in June, 1914.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

Big values in Silk and Georgette
 Crepe Waists from. - $2.5O to $6
 WELLS AND VEILINGS.
 New Circular Shape Veils 4Sc to s Veilings by the yard. ..... 200 to 75c
 FLOWER SPRAYS.
 Handsome Flower Sprays 19c to $1 9uIllS 15c to 75C Fancy Wings .... 4Sc to $4 New Shetland Sweaters S3.9S to $15 Silk Fibre Sweaters . $4.9S to $20 Marabout Feather Capes and StOles
 S2.SS to $15 Ostrich Neck BoaS. AS to $1O New Fur Scarfs .. $3.9S to $50 Nadine Neck Ruffs ... 4Sc to s New Cloth Coats ...... $9.48 to $35 s Rain CaDes ........... $1.5O $4 Rain Capes ......... $1.9S 100 Rain Coats priced from s to $2O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

Extraordinary values in all widths
 or ribbon. . 15c to $1 50 yd. $1 Plack Percaline Petticoats. 75c $1.25 Black PercaIine Petticoats 98c SIPS Black Eateen PetticOats. .. 98c $2 Black Satten Petticoats. ... $1.48 $2.5O Black Silk Petticoats. .... $1.9S $S.75 Silk PetticoatS ...... $2.9S Splendid values in Silk Petttcoats
 1EoM DO CO DO
 SHIRT WAISTS.
 We carry the largest variety of choice Lingerie, Silk, and Georgette Waists
 Waists in this city.
 $1 Slightly soiled Waists. ..... soc $1.35 New White Lingerie Waists $1 $2 New White Lingerie Waists $1.4 $2.7S New White Lingerie Waists $1.9 $2.75 Black and ColOred Silk Waists
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY: WILL BE BARGAIN DAY

Millinery Shirt Vlngs,
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