New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-01-29


queer results, and those men who had
neglected to stock up on smokes found
themselves unable to secure them at
any price.
The time hung heavy on the hands
of the young people of the town as
the weather was inclement and the
skating was bad on account of the
snow. Most of the people journeyed
to the theaters in Bristol or New Brit
ain for the afternoon and many or
them were unable to gain entrance on
account of the big rush of business
The factories We're shut down with
tho exception of one and it was grant
ed exemption because of military rea-
sons. Many of the men Of the town
who have been hit by the fuel fam
inc and have been forced to resort to
the burnin gof wood with which to
heat their homes, took advantage or
the sltuatin and dug up their axes In
preparation for a big day in the
woods In order to gather up flrewood.
Thrift Stamp Sale.
ginning to take on the appearance of
a successful venture and several To-
cal merchant dealers have signified
their intentions to sell the stamps III
their places Of business. Tho Con-
necticut War Savings committee has
called upon the storekeepers for as
sistance in placing the message of the
war savings campaign before the pub
lie. They have offered space in their
windows and stores for hanging Of
posters and other advertising matter
in regard to the drive and are willing
to do all they can for this important
cause. Schools are making Roadway
in selling the stamps and are doing
their share in this respect. The
school children, instead Of spending
their money for candy, are saving it
until enough is secured to enable them
to buy Thrift Stamps. The bank re-
ports the stamps as selling rapidly and
by the outlook at present there is no
doubt that P1ainville will come up to
the amount required.
P1ainvilIe Briefs.
The wedding Of Harold J. Cutting of
Maple street and Miss Lolita Becker
of Iowa will be solemnized at the
church Of Our Lady OF Mercy at
o'clock on Thursday morning. The
marriage ceremony will be performed
by Rev. James Macdonald
The will Of the late Mrs Margaret
Gribbon of Pierce street was admit
ted to probate today.
Word has been received that Earl
Healey, who is stationed at Camp
Gordon, Georgia, is seriously i'll. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert
Healey.
First Friday mass will be said at
the church of Our Lady of Mercy at
5 and o'clock Friday morning On
Saturday Candlemass day will be OBJ
served at the church and q mass will
be celebrated at s o'clock in tho
m orning and the blessing of candles
will also take place.
The postal authorities of the local
office request the public to see that
the names of the senders are on all
packages for soldiers in France.
A whist will be given by the Wom-
ems Relief corps at the home Of Mrs.
William Eaton on Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. The corps wishes to
express an opinion in regard to q
matter Of interest to the town in this
way. I'm our zeal and endeavors for
the boys in khaki, let us not forget
the boys in blue of ST.
Sequassin Lodge, No. "A, will hold
it's regular meeting on Thursday eve
ming at the headquarters on West
Main street.
Fred Marshall, the local manager of
the Atlantic and Pacific Co., was
called for service by the English gov
eminent. He made a trip to New Ha-
,cto TnI tn Of
and was examined by the officers and
found physically unfit for service.
Edmund Bennett Of Bank street
left yesterday afternoon for Canada
where no will be stationed until sent
across to the battle front He has
Joined the Canadian Expeditionary
Forces and will be put into service i'm
IN ediately.