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New Britain herald., 1918-05-23
PRAISES GALLANTRY
| OF BOYS IN lO2D
Rev, E. L. Wismer Speaks at Con-
EDUCATIONAL Conference
CHAPLAIN FOR SOLDIERS
1reatest Hardship Is Inconsistencies,
Bristol Minister Deciares-Program
at PercivaI SchooI-Resident Shoots
Fox Stealing Chickens.

a conference OF the Central Asso-
#cfation of Congregational Churches
WAS held at the Berlin Congregational
church yesterday afternoon. About
Ms representatives of various churches
+ the association were present with
&he pastors of these churches. The
churches having representations at
HE meeting were: Berlin First, Mid
&letown First and Third, New Britain
&outh, Rocky Hill, Piantsville, Bur.
eton, New Britain FIRST. E. Stan
&ev Wells served as moderator at the
8neeting.
4 The conference opened with prayer
- Rev. Carleton HaZen. Reports of
IN the churches were read. Most of
#he churches, being small ones, have
been hard hit by the war, and have
&cst several of their workers. This is
Especially true of the Southington
8hurch. Rev. G. E. Beardsley of that
church having enlisted in the army, it
- as been dependent upon speakers
#ent from the Hartford Theological
8erninary since. 1t has also lost the
8eryices of Mrs Beardsley, who died
Awhile her husband was In France. A
Better of greeting was sent to the alb
Vent minister.
- The big event of the afternoon was
Pie talk by Rev. =. L. Wismer of Bris-
Vol Mr.. Wismer has seen active serv-
Nee in France as a chaplain In the
"A m erican army. and was for a time
i connected with the 1929 regiment
containing Berlin, New Britain and
#8ristol soldiers. Mr.. Wismer opened
#ais talk by saying that he intended
aot to give a speech but mere
&tchat'' "a man." he said, after
Being in France for about three
#nonths can give an hours talk on
#yhat4 is going on in France, but that
ID not what we need. We are beyond
he 1ag-raising stage, and have come
= realize that this war is a deadly
u all. The burden we must bear
Rrave1y. [ was in France in Septem-
her and saw the Americans for the
Erst time getting into it. At that time
ninss were not going well. Provisions
#xere not ample and even necessities
rere lacking. 1t was q pleasure to
zee the army Y. M. G. A. and Red
,ross working successfully through
ehaos / was first sent to the head
,uarters of General Pershing, and
,ften saw him. At one time / was
Injured and sent to base hospital
Here ] mingled with $500 wounded
Trcnchmen The most panied men
ire those who have been gassed. In
his hospital are also the men of the
congo who have been injured. Their
greatest trouble is that they cannot
rrr themselves.
II was next sent to the station OF
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

Shot-Bricf Items.
Plainville sent five more men to the
The men were Charles T. Smith, Ste
phen Dietzko, Antonio Mancini, Jo-
seph Trio and William kavanaugh.
The men were escorted to the rail-
road station by mem bers of the Home
Guard. They reported at the Grange
hall at 730 o'clock and marched to
the station in a body. There were
about 125 men sent from this district
to Camp Upton. Except for the sew
eral people at the station to see the
boys off there was no other celebra-
ton Stephen Dietzl1o was rendered a
party at the Maplehurst last evening.
With the going of the five men this
morning. Plainville has an honor roll
Of nearly 200,
Red Cross Notes.
All the solicitors of the Red Cross
drive met last night, and when all re-
ports were made it was found that
$4,135 had been subscribed. This in
cludes the large subscriptions from
the Trumbull Electric Co. and the
Rockwell-Drak Co. The reports
showed that there are 100 visits yet
to be made. AS all large subscrip-
tons are probably in, with these calls
there will be enough to raise Plain
ville's quota, which is $4,000.
On Saturday there will be a Red
Cross canvass made in all the fac
tories Of the town and the committee
requests that all persons who have al
ready subscribed wear the pins so that
the canvasser will know that they have
already subscribed. The Trumbuu
Unit of the Red Cross will have
charge of the factory canvass and a
large sum is expected from this source.
On Monday night there will be
meeting Of all the solicitors at 100
o'clock in the town clerks office.
Every solicitor should be ready to
make a final report of his canvass and
should turn in all books.
Men for Marines.
Postmaster P. j. Prior has received
a comm unication from the war de-
partment telling of the urgent need
of marines. 1t is expected that every
postmaster will secure at least two
recruits. The war department says
that 1t wants men who are strong and
in good health. Postmaster Prior
wishes to say that anyone who is in
terested in the matter should call at
the post office and he will give them
all the information. Up to the pres
ent time Plainville has two or three
men in the marine service.
Stores to Close.
All the merchants of the town met
recently and tried to formulate a
plan by which all stores could be
closed for one-half day each week
during the summer months. Most Of
the merchants are in favor of clos
ing Wednesday afternoon while
few want to close on Thursday or
Friday afternoon. The reason for
closing on Thursday or Friday after
noon is that some have large grocery
routes which must be covered on
Wednesday and it is impossible to
cover the route in half day.
PeddIer Arrested.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Ma
rino was once more called upon to
make an arrest. A peddler from
New Britain was on Queen street
selling his goods and was not having
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

very good luck SO he thought he
would try and brighten up by break
ing bottles on the road. Taking sew
eral bottles which he found along
the line he smashed several of them
all over the road. A man from Mer-
iden was coming along the road and
h" told the peddler to stop throwing
the bottles but instead of taking the
warning the peddler used abusive
language which resulted in his ar
rest. Officer McCabe of Southington
notified Officer Marine of the deed
and told him that the peddler had
crossed the line and was in Plain
willie. After considera BILE search the
officer found him and handed him
over to the Southington authorities.
He was given a, hearing and was
fined $50 and costs for abusive Ian
guage.
Another peddler by the name of
Levine from New Britain, was stop
ped by officer Marino yesterday aft
ernoon on complaint from the Con-
necticut Humane society. The So
ciety said that his horse was in
starving condition and would have to
be shot officer Marine had the ami
NAL shot.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

the 102d. Here I mingled with our
own boys of New Britain, Berlin and
Bristol, and I want to tell you that
during the past winter in their bill
let's. thew have undergone more suf-
fering than they have ever written to
you about. Their greatest suffering
is inconsistencies"
The speaker praised the work Of
the Y. M. G. A, and also the morale
of the boys. He advised that the
parents and friends of these lads
write to them and write often. write
cheerful letters he said, that is
what they need"
a social hour was held at the
church at $50. The next meeting
of the association will be held in 1919
in New Britain.
Red Cross Program.
A very interesting and enjoyable
Red Gross program was carried out
at the Percival school yesterday aft
ernoon by the pupils. The parents
and friends Of the pupils also took
part in the program which was pre-
pared by the principal. The program
began with the recitation of a prayer
composed by the children called the
'"Thrift Stamp Prayer This prayer
was recited by the children. Follow
ing the prayer the flag salute and
pledge of allegiance was given by all
the audience and children, and was
followed by the singing of the "Star
Spangled Banner" by the school chill
dren The children and their audi
ence then joined In the Singing Of the
Battle Hymn of the Repubfac and
Nearer My God to Thee
Two Of the four minute apee kers
of the school recited their speeches
prepared for the program, Helen
johnson and Barbara Inning being
chosen to speak. Miss Ellen Moore,
the Red Cross nurse who spoke at
the rally in the Town hall last Sunday
gave an interesting talk on scenes In
Washfn gton. A Red Cross Working
Hour was observed after the talk
and much was accomplished during
this time. Miss Moore lived at the
Headquarters Of the American Red
Cross in Washington for some time,
and told of the work which is done
at that place, and also of the systems
which have been inaugurated for the
reception and distribution OF Red
Cross articles at that station.
Fox Stealing Chickens?
| The loss of SO many chickens which
has been noticeable among the resi-
dents Of Kensington for the past few
months may have been due to the
presence of foxes in the town. One
of the chicken raisers of the towr
! has already shot one of these providers
| which he found in his coop. Having
| Il
another resident of Kensington KEEP
watch on his coop one night, anc
were astonished to see a large fo>
! enter. In few seconds it emerged
with q live chicken. The fox wa:
| killed.
Berlin Briefs.
| The Kensington Surgical Dressing
class will meet in the chapel tonight
| This meeting was postponed from las
night
! Several of the friends of the loca
| boys accompanied them to the Plain
vile Depot today to give them {
send off on their trip to Camp Upton
Mr. and Mrs. G. Craig have moved
| into the house on Berlin street for
merly occupied by Mr.. Oldershaw
who moved to Belvidere.
A meeting Of the solicitors for tn,
Red Cross campaign was held at tn
Peck Memorial Library last night
They report that about $4,000 ha
! thus far been raised. .-....
! WANT ED-Painting and decorating
carpenter and mason jobbing. H. J
Fovien. Kensington, Conn. 4-5-t
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

this week. Miss Julia kellogg of
Newington will graduate from the
Domestic Art department Of the COL
lege this week.
Those who are canvassing for the
Red Cross drive are as follows: Miss
Nina Blair. captain; Miss Edna Clark,
Miss l.. Camp, Mrs. j, T. Hart Mrs.
Elmer Pape, Mrs. C. z. Olmstead.
Mrs. e. a. Elliott, Mrs. r. Hubert,
Mr.. Bassett, n. f. Mann. Mrs. Oar
ling for Seymour park
There will be Red Cross lunch
con Tuesday, May 2sth at the New
ington Congregational church.
The w, G. r. o.. had a large meet
ing Wednesday afternoon at the Con-
gregational church chapel
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Tyler and son
Edward, of Bridgeport, were the
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
r. Hare; of Golf street.
DIR. and Mrs: L: E. Dairy have re-
turned from a short stay in Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. 6: M, Mann of Rock
land, Mass, are visiting Mr. and Mrs
n E. Mann of Golf street. 1853
The ladies Of the. Literary club act
ed as hostess at the twenty second
annual meeting of the Connecticut
Federation of Womens clubs, held in
! Hartford, Wednesday and Thursday
There was large attendance al
the chlldren's party held by the Lit.
erary club at the home Of Mrs. j. c.
LOOMS on Frederick street, Friday
afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

White Batiste, the ever popular
plain material, DO inches wide. for
zoe and 4oc yard. The Is inch is
priced 65c, 75c and 500 yard.
French Crepe, plain white, in
yard width, makes up very prettily
and is specially priced at 65c yard.
Figured Crepe of French make
of exquisite quality, As inches wide
extra good value at $50 yard.
White Organdies, plain ones of
French make, As inches wide, and
very special at 500 and Sf.25 yard.
81 inch Marquisettc, plain white
and a lovely material for a becom-
ing gown. We price it at $500 yd.
Embroidered Wolfe Flouncing Of e
inches wide, nothing prettier for
Really worth $3.50, we price it to
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23
Forester and E'memen Notes.

The Foresters have done one more
good act to help win the war, having
contributed $50 to the Red Cross
drive. In two months the Foresters
have given over $50 to the Red Cross
At the regular meeting which was
held last Tuesday evening the mem
bcrship committee reported that IL
applications had been received and
that prospects were good for 40.
The local fire department. contrib
uted 81 to the Red Cross. Alto
gether the firemen have given about
$500 for different war funds and are
always there to help in anything that
comes their way.
Brief Items.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Doherty are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter which was born at the
New Britain hospital.
Mrs. William Foss Of Vermont is
spending the summer with her
daughter, Mrs. B. j., Chichester, Of
Bicycle street.
On next Tuesday evening the Sun
day school class of Rev. w. A. Good
el will give him a farewell supper at
the church parlors. After the sup
per stereopticon views of the Philip
pine Islands will be shown by Mr..
Tayne of Hartford. Mr. Fayne was
with Mr.. Goodell when he was on the
Islands on missionary work.
Scottsswamp herd tested KaVnek
milk sold. Denton. 5-20-30dx
FOR SALE-Tomatoes, Asters and
bedding blooming plants. A full
assortm ent of cut bloom for Me-
mortal Day. J. L. Ahlauist, Florist.
Cor. Maple and Whiting streets.
5-22-4 dX
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23
STOKES ARGUMENT RES UNiJID

Kansas City May 23.-Argum ent of
counsel in the case OF Mrs. Rose Pas
tor Stokes. charged with violation of
the espionage law, was resum ed when
court opened today. Indications were
the case would be in the hands of
tire Jury late this afternoon.
The Luther league of the Swedish
Lutheran church will hold a special
business meeting at the church this
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23
Some of the Lovely White Stuffs
for Making Graduation Frocks

Juneis fas.an hereYou
a to make
We at
your be found ar
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New Britain herald., 1918-05-23
Maple Hill.

Miss Dorothy Paige of Robins ave-
rue has completed four years at
fleetwood college and will graduate
this week Miss Julia kellogg Of
Newington will graduate from the
Domestic Art department Of the COL
lege this week
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

Plain Voiles, the dainty white
fabric, 40 inches wide for 29c and
81 1-2c yard. As inch is priced at
soc, $1.OO, S1.25 and $3.50 yard.
Figured VoiIes, plain white in
many handsome patterns, 3S inches
wide, soc yard. Finer grade, 40
inch, 75c, 81 TIC, 500, S1.5G, $500
yard.
Embroidered Swiss, imported
grade, 30 inch, in many handsome
patterns. Dots, flowers, etc, needs
very little trimming. Specially
priced at $3.50 yard
SO inch Organizes, beautifully
embroid Tered and exquisite fabrics
for graduation, confirmation or
summer gowns. Priced at59c, 75c,
81 1-2c and 500 yard. The As
inch width $3.50 yard.
uisite quality and French make. As
aduation or confirmation dress.
III as a special at $3.50 yard.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-23

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FIVE DRAFTEES ON
Way TO ARMY CAMP
PlainVilIe's Honor Roll Now
Totals Almost 200
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN

Canvassers Believe Quota of $4,000
Will Be Reached-Peddjcr Arrested
for AbuSe-Narino Has Horse
Shot-Bricf Items.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-04
7 II EAT Frs

cheildren, with wistful eyed Lovey
Mary and BABY Tommy" bringing
up the rear. Mr. Williams offers
an excellent production OF Mrs.
Wigs OF The Cabbage Patch" and
the company offers able 10 support
10 Miss Tiny Leone who plays a
beautiful "Lovey Mary" and seems
10 persOnify Miss Rices patherc
little heroine. Miss Marion shares
hOnors Is Mrs. Wigs" with Miss
Shaler as Miss HAY and the
'StubbiHs and HAY" wedding
with its unique finish closed the first
act with a bang Mr.. Andrews kept
the audience in am uproar with his
Mr.. Stubbins. The dancing spec
ialties between acts were much ap-
preCiated Mrs. WIGS OF The
Cabbage Patch" makes a splendid
play. uniting in plot with its sequel
"Lovey Mary" IL IS a story of "a
beautiful philosophy and a wonder
full way of looking at life There
viii be a matinee on Tuesday and
Wednesday with final performance
Wednesday night. The following
bill will be The Lure"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-04
Sewing Circle With
Much Whispering
We Are All Greatly Indebted to Those
Who Tell Their Experiences.

Before the arrival Of the stork there
Is much 90 talk about The comfort Of
the eXpectant mother is the chief topic.
and there is sure % De someone who has
used or knows Of that splendid external
help-Mother's Friend
Nausea. nervousness. bearing dow n
and stretching pains and other symp-
toms so familiar 20 many women are
among the dreaded experiences thou
sands of mothers say they entirely es-
cape by the use Of this famous remedy.
Its influence on the fine network Of
nerves and hgaments just beneath the
skin is wonderful.
By the regular use OF Mothers Friend
during the period the muscles are made
and kept soft and elastic. they expand
easily. without strain. when baby is born
and the pain and danger 40 the crisis is
naturally less
Mothers Friend is FOR external use
only. j. sold hy all druggists. and should
be used with the utmost regularity.
Write 10 the Bradheld Regulator Co..
Lamar Bldg. Atlanta. Ca. for a valu-
able and interesting motherhood Book.
There Is wealth Of instruction and
comfort 20 be derived in reading this
little hook. 10 Is plainly written and
will De a splendid little text book Tor
guidance. not only for yourself but viii
make YOU helpful 50 others And in
the meantime do not fail % get a bottle
81 Mothers Friend froa thed rug store.
snd thus fortify yourself against pain
and discomfort.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-04
At THE ORPHEUNI.


one OF the fastest. cleverest and
most entertaining bills OF the entire
season is that showing the first half
OF the week at the Orpheum thea
ter. Every act has the snap and 20
that is usually only found in the
big time" theaters OF the larger
cities. Take il from the News
Times, il is the biggest 80 cents
worth OF amusement that you'll
have the chance OF having for some
time. no doubt. Frank Hartley
opens the bill with an exceptionally
snappy juggling act. followed by
Austin and Bailey In The .Synco-
pated Hotel, two clever young men
as coon" bell-hops i'm SOM and
dance. Peacock Alley" "A tabloid
comedy drama OF 10 characters. fea-
turing Vivian Blackburn and Ell
wood r. Bostwick, with a splendid
support. is an act that is itself
worth the admission price. TWO
members OF the cast. Estelle Nor
ton and Elmer Bufham. are old
favOrItes OF south Bend theater-
goers. having been prominent mem
Dtl0 VI the lliAAAflld s0ttNh N0AtA pa Aa
one season at the Indiana theater
several years ago. Another knock
out act of the bill is Jolly-Wild and
company i'm a musical farce Who s
Your Tailor" Members of the
company are Ed Jolly. Winifred
Wild and Joe Graham, the first
named as a. Mutt, sthe tailor: Miss
Wild as Miss J. Bugg, the milliner,
and Graham as l. NJ. Dippy. the
music man. The act contains orig
inal comedy and songs. the latter
being augmented With Mr.. Jolly's
accompaniment on the piano. The
latter. who is by the way, an IN
diana boy closes the act with re-
spending to repeated encores by
singing his own song. What Are
You Going 10 DO TO Help the Boys D"
a dashing patriotic offering that
according 20 Mr. Jolly, has been
adopted by the government TO be
used during the next Liberty loan
bond campaign. The Aerial Bart
let's, billed as Americas fastest aer-
ial artists. live up to the billing
They are far beyond the average
in cleverness and have the speed
that is characteristic OF the big cir
cuses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-04
COL. ROOSEVELT WILL
NOW LEAVE HOSPITAL

NEW YORK, March 4. The
condition of Col. Theodore Roose-
welt. who for some time has been
a patient at Roosevelt hospital. has
progressed so favora bly, that the
former president will leave the hos
pital tomorrow and take up quart
ers in a local hotel. Here. it is ex-
pected. he viii remain for several
days under the observation of his
physicians and if his convalescence
continues as IL has for for the last
week. he will go to his home i'm
Oyster Bay.
IN the announcement made a. the
hospital today concerning Col
RoOsevelt's condition, the fear was
expressed that he may be perman-
emily deaf in his left ear as result
Of the operation he has undergone.
The physicians added that il will
be necessary for Col Roosevelt to
rest as much as possible for a fort
night in order that he may recover
fully. Col Roosevelt has expressed
his determination TO fill speaking
engagements I'm Maine on March 2S
and his physicians say they believe
he Will be able to do 81 providing
he exercises due caution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-04
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

Any picture i'm which William ).
Hart appears is sure TO abound i'm
thrilling scenes, but one of the most
hair-raising and DANGEROUS stunts
which he has ever attempted. Will
be seen at the Auditorium today
and tomorrow when he appears in
The Bargain"
In the character Of "Two-gun'
Stokes, a notorious outlaw. Mr..
Hart, with a sheriff's posse at his
heels, rides out upon a high cliff.
Every avenue OF escape cut off. he
has no choice but 10 make the leap
from the top of the precipice into
the gorge below. Without hesita-
ton, and while the posse is gasp
ing in horror. ne drives his spurs
into his horse and takes the plunsf.
Together they go crashing down
into the canon. IL IS one Of the
finest pieces of work i'm the field of
photography, and Thomas Ince. who
directed the picture. is justly proud
Of his achievement.
The taking of this scene very
nearly ended in a tragedy. for Mr..
Hart was unable to throw himself
entirely clear of his horse i'm maxi
ing the fall, and consequently was
pinned beneath il, severely injurins
his leg. AS the horse began 10 roll,
he was in danger OF being crushed
10 death, but fortunately some OF
the company arrived at his assist
ance before it was too late.
THE Bargain is one of the finest
pictures in which Mr.. Hart has
ever appeared IL is a strong drama
Of the old west, with the famous
star in one of those roles which
have so endeared him TO the hearts
of American audiences. Full of
swift action it draws steadily TO a
tremendous climax. which fairly
breathes the atmosphere Of the rug
ged western country.
One of those funny Fox sun
shine" comedies is also on the bill
The same program will be given to-
morrow.