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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
DIVORCES FOR TWO
GRANTED BY COURT
Van Epps Freed From Wife and Mrs.
I7aDraizie From Husband in
Superior Court.
Superior Court.

Floria Fabraizie. who figured in a
shooting case in this city about two
years ago, appeared in superior court
yesterday afternoon and asked to be
freed from her husband, Giovanni
f'abraizic, who was convicted of the
shooting and sentenced to state prison.
The plaintiff stated that she was
married to Fabraizie in this city, Jan
uary 4, 1915. She alleged intolerable
cruelty Three children born of the
marriage have been cared for by Mrs.
fabra1zie. Together with a divorce,
the custody of the children was al
lowed the woman Klett & AlIing
represented the plaintiff
George Van Epps, once of this
Guy, and now a resident of Saybrook
Folnt, asked to be divorced from Lu-
mllla c. G. Van Epps. The decree
was granted. According to Van Epps,
ne was husband No. when he mar
fled the defendant in this city March
Z, 1914. He was a Widower with
three children at the time. The first
husband of the defendant, named
Hardin. died and the second husband
named Klein, secured a. divorce from
her. Van Epps said his wife was
continually complaining of not feeling
WE'LL although she often played a
piano until 8 o'clock in the morning.
The plaintiff is we'll known in this
city having figured in a court case
involving questionable house in the
Begley block on Main street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
SCHOOL ATHLETIC
FIELD IS PROVIDED
c. f. Smiths South End Park Land
Offered to City for Use
of Schools.

In past years the need of an ade-
| Quate athletic field for the schools of
the city has been recognized. At last
1t seems as though the much longed
for field is to be had. At the meet
ing of the board of finance and tax
alton last Monday night when Chair
! man Brooks of the park commission
was explaining the layout of the pro-
posed South End park, Judge Calf
ney asked him if it would not be pos
sible to develop the athletic field in
the tract before the entire park was
developed.
At the school board meeting yes
terday letter from Charles t. Smith,
president of Landers, Frary & Clark
was read Mr.. Smith very generous
ly offered a large piece of land adj
joining the southern part of the pro-
posed South End park for use as a
school athletic field. Mr.. Smiths let
ter stated that he knew of the agi-
taton for this field and he had pur-
chased q tract of land in that sec
ton. The land was purchased about
two years ago and with the express
intention of selling it to the city for
the development of the new park Mr.
Smith explained that the land is COM
paratively smooth and fiat and should
serve as a good athletic field without
much work on it. There are G.2S
acres of land in tho tract A foot
ball field, tennis courts, and several
baseball diam onds can be laid out in
the large space. The city is expected
10 buy the land later for the park.
The land will be held in the name of
Mr. Smith while an athletic field and
until purchased for park purposes.
The offer of Mr.. Smith is greatly ap-
preciated. Mr.. Smith also stated that
absolutely no money is wanted for the
use Of the land and the school au-
thorities may use the athletic field as
it desires.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
Fathers and SONS
AT Y.M.C.A. Meeting
100 Are Present at Social Carried
at Association Building

About $50 attended the fathers and
sons night celebration in the Y. M.
{. A last night and an excellent pro-
gram was carried out. Talks were
given by DR.. B. r. Beardsley Of
Hartford, Rev. Warren F. Cook Of
this city, Curtis Christ and Dexter
Walcott. The general committee in
charge of the affair was headed by
Secretary E. L. Woods of the junior
department of the Y. NJ. c.. A., and
consisted of Curtis Christ. Dexter
Walcott, Conrad Hoaglund, Clarence
Olson, and Edward Mcknight.
The activities of the evening opened
with athletic games and drills in the
gymnasium by the boys of the junior
department. Baseball basketball and
swimming were the principal events
on the athletic program the baseball
and basketball having been played be-
tween teams Of fathers and sons. The
boys were the winners in both
branches. Following the events in
the gym, a joint meeting of fathers
and sons was held in the banquet hall,
opening with mass singing of pa
triotic airs. An orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening both
for the singing and as selections. Cur
tbs Christ son of r. w. Christ spoke
on "Our Dads" and A. Dexter Wal
colt read a paper on Theodore Roose-
Welt. DR. 3. f. Beards1ey, the prin-
cipal speaker of the evening, had for
his topic, How We Can Do Our Full
Duty BY Our Boys" His talk was
very interesting, and was we'll re-
ceived.
When the meeting was adjourned,
the boys went to the junior reading
rooms where DR.. Beardsley spoke to
them on "Being Real Boy" and at
the close of his talk Rev. Warren f.
Cook spoke to the fathers on Being
Real Father"
The activities Of the evening closed
with q buffet lunch and song-fest in
the banquet hall An excellent lunch
was served and patriotic songs were
sung. Fred w. Latham was to have
led the singing but was unable to
attend, and volunteer song leaders
were chosen to carry out this part of
the program.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
CAPT. GRISWOLD BACK.

Captain Alfred II. Griswold has ar
rived back in this country and is now
at Camp Merritt n. j. For some
time Captain Griswold has been ex-
pected and the news OF his arrival
was not surprising. He will probably
remain for several days at Camp Mer-
rift, which IS the general camp for
incoming soldiers Nearly all the
men from this section of the country
regardless of enlisted men or draftees
are sent to Camp Devens. which is
the New England camp, and mustered
out. 1t Is probable that Captain Girls
void will also be sent to Camp Dew
ems and he should arrive in this city
in the near future unless unlocked
for delays occur.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
TYCFTM THEATER.

"Sporting Life" will be shown for
the last time at the Lyceum theater
tonight. 1T has played to large
houses for the past three days and is
one of the most thrilling pictures
ever shown on the screen in this
CITY. Fatty Arbucl1le in '%The Cook"
provides plenty of comedy and the
latest episode of Houdtni in "The
Master Mystery is also on the pic
ture program. The vaudeville can
sisting Of the Kiltie Duo, Tom and
Dolly Ward and Dinl1ins, Mccarthy
and Everett provide a well balanced
bill. Three big pictures have been
booked for Sunday night. THE Girl
of My Dreams" THE SeaWaif'' and
Marie DRESSER comedy Fired" will
complete the bill. A special musical
program has been arranged by the
Lyceum orchestra for tomorrow night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
PUNDERFORD To TELL
OF TROLLEY NEEDS
Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon
to Be Held Next Wednesday

Next Wednesday noon, February
10, the chamber Of commerce will
mold its regular luncheon at the Be-
/ loln hotel Vice President John K.
Punderford of New Haven VIII talk
to the business men on whats the
Matter With the Trolley Systems of
Connecticut? This live subject
should interest every thinking man in
New Britain, and large attendance
is assured.
Arrangements have been made
whereby the luncheon will start
promptly at 1915 .. m. Good music
Will be provided and each member is
asked to bring a friend. Last month
70 men attended at the Y. M. C. A
and the chamber officers want 100
this month.
Want Train Restored. .-
President Z. W. Pelton and Secre-
tary Sprague will attend n conference
at Waterbury this afternoon at four
o'clock on the matter of restoration
of the through train service over the
highland division. Several of the N.
Y, n H. & H. r. r. officials will also
be at Waterbury and with strong
representatives from Bristol, Plain
willie, Derby and Ansonia. This move
ment by the chamber should bring
many added travellers through this
city. and strengthen the facilities for
communications with outside cities.
Planning For Gardens.
The Maynard Land Co, of Provi-
dence, who own a large tract of land
at the south end of the city, will con-
tribute the use of this land for the
home gardens for 1919. 1t will make
q splendid start towards the 200 acres
that the committee is going to get
this year, for the tract mentioned
contains over 40 acres. Owners OF
vacant plots should write in at once
if they are willing to help this move
ment by loaning their land. Public
spirited citizens should be just as
eager to aid the garden movement
this year as last. The need for food,
the health benefits and the emergen-
cy of the population to make the
ground produce something for them,
are all good reasons for cooperation.
To Discuss Sales.
The mercantile bureau has called
general meeting of the merchants OF
the city for Tuesday night at the
chamber of commerce rooms at
O'Clock to discuss the need of a CO.
operative plan of action for a gem
eraI day of sales to be scheduled
within the next few weeks. Various
ideas as to whether it should take the
form of a dollar day, display sale.
or clean up sale will be decided upon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
TRANSPORTS EN- ROUTE
Three Ships Headed for Home, Wa,
Department Announces.

Washington, Feb. 15.--The trans
port Orizaba is due at New York
about February "a, the war depart
ment announced today with ten
casual companies; headquarters Of
the lend field artillery brigade;
headquarters company, supply com
pany, and batteries A, 3, G, D, e and
T, of the 334th field artillery
other troop ships en- route home
are the West Point, due at Boston
February 27; the Florence Lucken-
bach, due at New York March 4, and
the Artemis due at New York Febru-
airy 26 with a few caSuals each,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15

sands Of artisans Immediately becom~
ing active by reason Of the resump-
ton of building, it will be possible for
all these citizens to subscribe literally
to the Victory Liberty Loan which is
announced for the latter part of April.
Gown Your Own. Home is pOpu-
lar sentiment, it is distinctly an
American propa ganda. l believe that
the encourag cement of home owning
and general building now will give an
impulse to a general business revival
everywhere. The one result can be
no other than to establish happiness
and contentment and these, after all,
are the foundation stones Of the
nation and the inspiration of loyalty
to the Flag
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
IUBY'S TEAM WINS.

The team captained by James Luby
won over Thomas Creams team at the
T. A B. pool room last night. The
games were the first of a series OF
three meets and Luby's team now
leads by Is balls. The high run of
the evening, Is balls, was made by
James Iubv The scores of the three
games played were: Thomas Cream,
SO; Thomas Rousl<i, so; James Luby,
so; William Regain, "a; William DAILY,
so; Martin WEIGH, So.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
COMMUNICATED.
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY.
Chamber of Commerce Explains Why
Stores Were Closed.
editor New Britain Herald:

Editor New Britain Herald:
When the Uniform Hours commit
tee held the various group meetings
last month taking in practically
every. branch of trade in the city,
they felt that the wishes of the ma
iority Of merchants were being car
ried Out-in the matter of uniform
hours, that is hours for opening and
closing Of stores. One of the items Of
the schedule was in reference to
Washingtons birthday. Every group
as we'll as the general meeting at
which practically so merchants were
present, decided unanimous that as
long as Washington's birthday came
on Saturday this year-it would be
desirable and satisfactory to close the
stores Lincolns birthday, Feb. 18th
instead. AS q matter of fact the COM
mittee for 1913 hours made the same
recommendation. The stores closed
universally throughout the city and
it would indicate that it was the de-
sire of the majority.
In order to correct the impression
that the decision was made by ono
man or that the Chamber of Com
merce was or is controlled by q few
men-the committee wish to correct
the erroneous impression that seems
to have taken form among some few
merchants.
The mere fact that a "Dollar Day"
happened to come on an observed
holiday encouraged no more purchas-
ing than it would on any other day.
The merchants by law are required
to observe just so many holidays and
if one is not observed at this time
it will be at another
There was ~~% (cTable agitation,
Monday and Tuesday among some of
the merchants to have the decision
of the committee and of the general
meeting of merchants reversed and
TO open up the stores on Lincon'a
birthday.
Such a policy the committee felt
would be Objectionable first because
the public is entitled to feel that if
an agreement has been made the
agreement should be lived ND to--and
second that if the merchants in
general meeting, adopted Il definite
schedule, that adoption was the ex-
pressed wish of the merchants.
The Chamber of Commerce is
working for the interest of the people
'1AANt llAcI CiItLlll9 OL New BI1L11n--lt
secured in a fair and~open method
the desire of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
every consideration to their welfare
and their interest, and could do no
more than put their decision, as to
hours Of closing, into effect
People som etimes do more harm
than they really desire-simply be-
cause they will not take the pains to
lind out the true facts. 1t should be
understood that the Chamber will not
and does not serve any selfish pur-
pose, class or individual. It's mem
bership is cosmopolitan, it truly repre-
SCENTS the community, because the
membership is representative of every
element. 1t needs your support and
help TO enable it to secure by public
action, just what you feel is for the
best interests of the community at
large
Uniform Hours committee
A. A. MILLS, Chairman,
w. A. HOUSE,
c. Fl. DYSON,
S. MARROW,
]. NJ. HALLORAN,
WIN. COWLISHAW.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
SMITH SCHOOL PUPILS
HAVE VALENTINE PARTY

Edward n. Smith, principal of the
Smith Business school in the Com
mercial Trust company building, en-
tertained his pupils last evening at a
Valentine party. About so were
present and dancing was enjoyed as
the feature of the entertainment. Re
freshments were served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
y. w. c. y. ACTIVITIES.
Vespcr Services Tomorrow and Usual
Glass Meetings During Week.

The usual Sunday vespers will be
held at the Y. w. c. A. tomorrow.
when Mrs, T. G. Plat will speak on
MY Neighbours Shoes" other week
~ annOuncem ents are:
Glec club rehearsal Monday eve
ming; gymnasium class meeting Tues
day evening; citizens classes meet
Wednesday evening and home nursing
classes meet Thursday evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15

through the idleness f6,
wake of building stagn&x
are needed, business qu4
needed, public works are nA
United States is the wealthISl
tl-v in the world! The most
authorities in the country assen4
unprecedented prosperity is alb
Why longer delay the revfvaIs
building?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-15
COLORTID SOLDIERS BACK.
36Sth Infantry Among 2,231 Men
Arriving on Transport Harrisburg.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE transport
Harrisburg, which sailed from Brest
February 5 with 2,231 troops, ar
rived today.
Those on board the Harrisburg in
Guided the headquarters staff, head
quarters and supply companies, med
zeal detachment and Companies A
to G, inclusive. of the 368th infantry
(negro) of the 92nd division, Ma
tional Army; also "A bedridden
patients and q few casuals.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
CARPENTERS WIN
INCREASE IN PAY

Carpenters in Washington and
vicinity are today working on a new
wage scale OF sTh cents an hour.
An agreement will be signed today
between the master builders and the
carpenters district council granting
the men the 12lS cent increase asked
for. The scale holds good until De-
cember 81, 1919.
The builders met yesterday after
noon to take action on the request
OF the carpenters for an increase.
Although the men asked for the In
crease as of May the builders de-
clined to recognize their request I'M
til after the sterilization committee
formed by the District Commission
ers had completed its work.
Edward H. Mealy, secretary OF the
Builders and Manufacturers Ex-
change, was authoized to offer the
workmen the increase asked-as OF
May Is. Representatives OF the union
who conferred. with Mr.. Mealy last
night declared that they were only
authorized to sign on the basis Of
May l. They reported back to their
meeting and notified Mr.. Mealy today
that they would accept the builders
OFFER.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
TOEXHIBIT BOMB
MAILED BY REDS

The bomb mailed in New York to
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer
will 'be one of the interesting ex-
hibits at the educational exposition
OF the Department OF Interior
which opens on Monday.
The bomb, which was found in
the mails in New York, was opened
by Clarence Hall. engineer OF the
bureau O. mines. Mr.. Hall has It
in his office in the Interior Build
ing
The bomb Is made from the end OF
a certain pole, about five inches long.
1t was filled with dynamite and a
bottle OF sulphuric acid. The turning
Of the top Of the bomb would have
broken the bottle of acid, resulting
in an explosion.
Twenty-eight bombs were sent pub
lie officials but the only one which
will be on exhibition at the exposi-
ton will be the one sent Attorney
General Palmer.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
COURT MUST PASS
ON BOYS

How much food can q Swapping,
husky lad get away with" at one
sitting?
Henry Ti1ron Seay, a boy Of sixteen,
complained to the District Supreme
Court that he had never had enough
to eat while he remained at the home
Of his guardian, George S. Seymour.
In his answer filed in the DistricF
Supreme Court yesterday Seymour
says Seay had more than plenty to eat.
In fact, says Seymour, the lad was 50
over abundantly supplied with fool
that the rest Of the family had to sit
at the table waiting for him to finish,
long after they had completed their
meal.
Seymour says Seay ran away from
the Seymour's residence in Chicago
March 1. coming to this city on a
motorcycle.
Seymour denies he ever received
or handled any Of the income from
the estate OF Seay's mother, except
by way OF reimbursement for ex-
penses. and charges that Seay owes
him S96.S4 for board. laundry. garage
rent, and other things.
Seymour finally charged his ward
with vicious tendencies" and asks to
be relieved from his duties as guard
ian.
The suit was brought by Seay on
April Is, against the American Sc
curity and Trust Company, trustee aEJ
Seymour individually to restrain them
from interfering with him and his
estate.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
ABCTI0NEERS MUST
MAKE TAX RETURNS

Auctioneers and brokers are re-
minded in a statement issued today
by the Bureau OF Internal Revenue
that, as agents OF the owners, they
are required to make monthly returns
of the tax levied on the sale of works
of art including sculpture, paintings,
statuary, art porcelains, and bronzes.
The tax is 10 per cent on the
amount for which articles are sold by
any person other than the artist. The
penalty for failure to make a return
within the time prescribed-on or be-
fore the last day OF the month follow
ing the month in which the sale was
made-is a fine OF not more than
81 900.
The first return must cover all
transactions from February IS. to
March 81, 1919, and must be made on
or before May 81.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
MRS. ROBT. GIBSON
DIES AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Robert Gibson, of 1909 Calvert
street northwest, died last night at
Providence Hospital after brief ILL
ness.
Funeral services, which will be prl-
vate, are to be held at her home to-
morrow afternoon. The Rev. Dr.. VII
liam Tayloe Snyder, of the Church
Of the Incarnation, will officiate. The
body will be sent to Brooklyn, n. Y,
for interment in Greenwood Cemetel =.
Mrs. Gibson. who was Miss Flora
A. Kampfe, was the only child of the
late Frederick and Barbara Kampfe,
of Kampfe Lake, near Bloomingdale,
y. J. She was married to Mr.. Gibson
August Is, 1917.
Her husband is a son of the late
John Gibson. who was one of ire
founders Of the firm Of Gibson BROTH
ers. pioneer printers of this city. Mrs
Gibson is survived by her husband
and a baby daughter, Beatrice AIDE
laide, ten days old.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
DEMANDSCONGRESS
/. PROBE WOOD CASE

A Congressional investigation Of
the case of Miss Alice Wood, Wash
ington school teacher. which may lie.
suit in a sweeping inquiry into the
affairs OF the entire school system
of the National Capital before it Is
concluded, is demanded by Senator
wesley l.. Jones OF Washington, Pc
publican member OF the Senets Dis
trict Committee.
Not only does Senator Jones In
tend to offer resolution calling
for the appointment of a committee
to investigate be suspension of Miss
Wood, but he will insist upon its
early adoption.
Congress doesn't know the facts
in this case and neither does the
public" Senator Jones declared to-
day. Both Congress and the pub.
lie should know. At least, Congress
intends TO find out the inside facts"
Senator Jones declared he intends
to offer his resolution and press for
its adoption regardless Of the fact
that the Miss Wood case has been
thrown into the courts by the local
teachers unions. 1t makes little
difference, in his opinion, what may
be the findings of the court.
Senator Jones declared that he is
certain that justice has not been done
Miss Wood in her hearing before
the Board of Education. His resoIu-
ton to investigate the case, he felt
sure, would find ample support in the
Senate.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
FIRST big GIFT" MADE
IN METHODIST DRIVE

w. T. Galliher, chairman Of the "big
gifts" committee in the centenary
drive of the Methodist Episcopal
Church for $1O5,OOO.OOO. has COM
pleted the personnel of the committee
as follows: John G. Let's. c.. w. f.
SwartzelI. DR.. G. T. Washburn, a. a
Chaplin. Charles Z. Wire. and DR.. A. e.
Christie.
This committee will solicit the
larger contributions in this city. The
honor of being the first to contribute
a big gift" belongs to DIT. and Mrs
Christie, who have pledged to con-
tribute 81 ,04O a year for each OF the
five years over which the donations
extend.
The campaign will begin Sunday
and continue for one week. The
money to be raised will be devoted to
reconstruction work in Europe and
to home and foreign missions.
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
SAFETY FIRST ASSOCIATION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Officers Of the Washington Safety
First Association were elected at A
meeting OF tho association in the Pub
lie Library Wednesday night. Will
lam L. Peabody and J. Clinton Hiatt
were reelected to their offices for
the seventh consecutive time.
Officers elected were: William F.
Peabody. president; DR.. l.. d. Walter
and Walter b. Patterson, vice presi-
dents; J. Clinton Hiatt, secretary, and
\. J. DriscOll, treasurer.
The following directors were ap-
pointed: William +. Peabody, DR.. l.
D. Waller, a. J. DriscoH. Walter r.
Patterson, J. Clinton Hiatt, Selden NJ
Ely, Major Raymond W. Pullman. q.
4. Lyon, Daniel w. Edelin,, Frank
Woodfeld, Cuno II. Rudolph, w. w.
Marin, w. w. Everett, DR.. c. r. Du-
four, A. +. Shoemaker. William e.
Dement,. s. J. MacFarren, Milton
Smith, Flora Hendley, and Mrs. Susie
Root Rhodes.