New Britain herald., 1919-12-10
FARM MENAGERIE
 IS GIVEN LEGION Farmers Donate Pig and Cow for
 Coming Carnival / MRS. LUELLA AMMAN DEAD

Funeral Friday at P M.-SchooIs
 Will Close December 19 to January
 5-Fsvery Member Canvass Is Sue
 cess
 There will be a mum Der of unusual features at the American Legion car nival on January ], } and 3 Among the m ost interesting announcements is the one made today. Dr. Lawrence H. Frost, chairman of the carnival committee, stated this morning that Walter Benstead, one Of the best known of local farmers, has donated a pig and that Mrs. Hoerle has given the post a three year old COW. Draw ings will be held for the animals at the carnival. If more of such dona- lions are received the post will have enough stock to start miniature farm. The other articles for which drawings will be held are also of un- usual value and it is worth while to try ones luck on any one, of them.
 Dr, Frost also announced that m usic for dancing at the carnival will be provided by Alpha String orchestra of New Britain This should prove to be an added attraction as the Alpha Is admittedly the most popular or chestra in the neighboring city.
 Mrs. Lucia Hinman.
 Mrs. Luella Hinman, widow of George Hinman, died this morning at 2 o'clock at her home at 6S East Main street. She was 70 years old. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Lila Roberts and Mrs. Hattie Peck of Plainville. and one son, George Hin man of Waterbury. The funeral will be, held at her late home on Friday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Robert H. Burton, rector of the Church of Our Saviour, will officiate. The body will be taken to Terryville for inter- ment.
 Mrs. Hinman was a resident of Plainville for more than 40 years and has been a member of the Episcopal church for many yearsi She was born in Terryville.
 Miller on FurIough.
 Percy Miller is spending 10 day furlough at the home of his parents on Norton place. He enlisted in the United States marine corps a few months ago and is stationed at Paris Island S. C. He forgot the difference in climate and neglected to bring his oVercoat home and he appeared on the street this morning shivering in the cold wind
 Schools Close December 19.
 The PlainVille schools will close on Friday, December 19, for the Christ mas holiday recess. They will re- open on Monday, January ,. The va rious grades are now preparing for the exercises to be held on the last day of the term in observance of the season.
 Every Member Canvass Successful.
 The annual Every Member canvass of the Congregational church was made last Sunday and Rev. E. C. Gil lette. the pastor stated that the re- ports indicate unusual success. While final results have not been announced " it is stated that when the returns are all in the amount pledged will prob ably equal that of la st year, which was the largest in the history of the church.
 The following men composed the teams: D. Benjamin, F. l.. Benzon, George A. Case, Harry A. Castle, A. N Clark, Charles R. Clark, Giles Cowles Benjamin Edwards, B. E, Gctchell, Edwin Hills, Theodore A, Lyman, Joseph N Mc1<crnan, Carryl Moore, Ralph II Morrill,, Harold Newell. Charles II. Newton, Arthur Ryder, Pearl Smith, Howard and James Usher
 Factories Have Winter Supply.
 According to the interpretation placed upon the Garfield fuel order by local factory officials, practically every Plainville manufa curing plant has enough coal to allow running on full time throughout the winter months. J. H. Trum bull, president of the Trumb bull Electric company, states that the "Circle IT. has enough coal to last until May. R. B. Bennett, su- perintendent of the Standard Steel & Bearings, Inc. stated that the plants supply will certainly not run out until March. The Hills factory on North Washington street has no cause for worry in the matter.
 The plant is run on water power se- cured directly from the Pequabuck river which flows past the factory building. There is a dam at the Plainville pond few yards above the factory. Practically all of the small local factories are supplied with elec- tric power by the Conn ecticut' Light &r Power Co.
 Christmas Sale.
 The annual Christmas sale Of the Ladies' Benevolent soiety of the Con- gregational church began this after noon, and will continue through this evening. Useful and fancy articles and food will be sold. An entertainment will be offered this evening, consisting of musical selections. readings by Mrs. Reynolds of Forestvile, and a playlet by Mrs. Smith Mrs. Mcleod and Mrs. Benzon
 Brief Items.
 Eli Warfield is critically Ill at his home on Park street. Mr. and Mrs7 Leroy Stevenson have