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New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

General hospital yesterday of pneu-
 monia was held this afternoon at 3
 o'clock at the funeral parlors of B. C. Porter Sons in New Britain. Rev. Samuel SutCliffe of St. Marks Epis-
 copal church, New Britain, officiat- ed and interment was at the Bridge
 cemetery in Berlin.
 Girls Funeral
 The funeral of Claire Anderson, youthful daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gunner o. Anderson. was held this afternoon from the parents home on Percival avenue, kensington. The service was conducted by Rev. pr.
 Abel A. Ahlquist of the First Luth-
 eran church of New Britain, and
 interment was at West Lane ceme-
 tery in kensington.
 Children's Tournament | The children Of kensington will ! engage in a golf tournament tomor-
 row afternoon at the Country club
 golf course in Lloyd's hall. The
 course will be open all afternoon 10 1 children and at the end of the ses- | sion the lowest score will be select ! ed and a prize of weeks free play
 on the course will be awarded to the child who turns in the card with the 1 least number of strokes. Another
 tournament for grownups will be held Monday night.
 Find Will 200 Years Old A hidden compartment in an old
 grandfather's clock has revealed l will drawn in April @ 1724. the will being discovered when some work
 was done on the clock. The paper is in good state of preservation al though somewhat brown with age.
 The script Of the document is in q good strong hand and is still dis tinctly legible. The will was made
 out for a member of the Wilcox
 family and was drawn by John Saw age. Descendants of both families are outstanding members of Berlin's citizenry at the present time. The legal phraseology of 206 years ago differs but little from that of today. The owner and possessor of the document shuns publicity but the same person has a most interesting almanac for the years 1S16, 1877 and 1918. in which a written account
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

Tony broke into prominence only re- ping Frankie (Butch) Nichols of Simsbury, who had been undefeated previously. At present Tony is play ing with the Pioneer eleven of East Bristol.
 Firemen's Charity Ball
 The proceeds of the annual con- cert and ball to be given by the Bristol fire department in the state armory. Center and Valley streets, or Thanksgiving eve will be turned into the departments emergency re- lief fund. to be used to help the poor and unemployed this winter. The armory's spacious drill hall has been cclorfully decorated for the event Prominent citizens have already paid the expenses of the New De- parture orchestra, which will fur nish music for dancing and arrange ments have been virtually ccmplet- ed.
 Dr. Martin to Pay Visit
 Dr, Henry Martin of New Britain. district deputy, c. F. R., of the Elks. will pay an official visit to Bristol ledge, No. 1010. B. P. 0. E. at its neting of December IS. At meet ing of the lodge held last night, final arrangements were completed.
 Bristol Second in Growth
 A report received her this morn ing by Mayor W Raymond Crumb showed that Bristol stands second in line in Connecticut cities in the matter of population increase since 1920 with a percentage mark of SS.- Middletown heads the list with an SC per cent increase.
 Armistice Class Initiation
 Bell City Aerie, No. 1511, Fra ternal Order of Eagles, will initiate ar Armistice Day class of candidates at a meeting to be held at it's home West and Chestnut street, Sunday afternoon. November 80, at o'clock. The aerie will hold social and get-together Monday night at o'clock, for which the entertainment committee has procured several high class vaudeville acts. A tur- ley luncheon will be served after ward and drawings for a, hope chest and turkeys will be held.
 To Resume Duties
 William F. Smithwick, commits sioner of charities. who has been confined to his home for the past few days by an attack of rheuma- tism. will return to his duties at the city hall within day or two. Since the start of his confinement, he has be en supervising the charity depart ment from his home.
 Mrs. Phelan Enters Hospital
 The condition of Mrs. Esmonde J. Phelan of 59 Divinity street. who was operated upon at the Bristol 70 hospital last evening for appendici- tis. was reported to be "fne' by Of fcials of the institution this morn ing. She is the wife of the local representative of the Hartford Courant.
 Mccarthy, Pitcher. Discharged
 Paul J. (Red) Mccarthy, well known New Departure baseball pitcher and basketball player, has been released from the Bristol hos pital after a confinement of three weeks with stomach trouble. He is
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Vocal solos. Sunrise" and Tis All l Ask. Mrs. William Hill.
 Piano solos, Evening Chimes, '' and "Tarantellc", Erling Sedergren
 Pageant and Fashion Show
 Dame Fashion, Mrs. Arthur Far
 Colonial girls, Mrs. A. W Thom- asen and Mrs. Oscar Tyrrell
 Pre-Civil War days, Mrs. Richard Sedergren and Mrs. William Hill.
 Styles of the sos, Mrs. C. J. Morse and Mrs. J. G. Webster.
 Styles of 5 years ago, Mrs. MyIes Limeburner and Miss Vivian John son.
 Flappers, Mrs. Kenneth Woodruff and Miss Lovina Hopkins.
 To Join County Bureau
 The membership drive of the Hartford County Farm bureau was brought to close last evening with d banquet at Hotel Bond, Hartford It was reported that ten farmers living in Plainville had expressed in tentlons of joining the organization
 The drive was conducted through out the state during the past three weeks in an effort to secure 1000 members. At the dinner last evening it was stated that the bureau now had 5S4 paid members with 165 prospects Of membership for 1881.
 Schools Close Two Days
 The schools of Plainville will close for Thanksgiving after the sessions next Wednesday and will remain closed for two days, Thanksgiving day and Friday. This short Thanks giving vacation is in vogue here be- cause of the semester vacations of d weeks duration.
 Special Business Meeting
 A special business meeting will be called in connection with the eve ming group meeting of the Episcopal church to be held this evening at the home Of Mrs. E. NJ, Moore Of West Broad street. It IS hoped that there will be a good attendance.
 Double Header
 There will be a football double header on Sunday afternoon at the high school field. both games start ing at 2:30 o'clock. The Plainville Mapleleayes will play the Maple End Juniors of Bristol while the olain- vile Eagles will meet the strong New Britain West End team. One game will be on the high school field and the other on the adjoining field. The Eagles and West Ends have won one game apiece from each other and are out to win the series.
 The Eagles will have their strong est lineup on the field and hope 10 score their eighth victory. The West End team is the only one that has defeated them. A large crowd is ex- pected to witness the double header.
 Briefs
 The Plainville Blue football team will practice this evening at the high school field in preparation for Sundays game. All players are asked to be on hand. Mrs. o. W. Crowell of Concord, N. H., has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. John H. Bryan.
 Humason Bowling League
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Final Accounting


 The final accounting of A. NJ. Raymond, trustee in the case of Michael Cavalicri, Plainvillo barber, was accepted yesterday at the office of Saul German, bankruptcy ref cree.
 Cavalieri's assets when he was adjudicated August were given as s1,750 and his liabilities as s2,- S60.49.
 Episcopal Church Notes
 The children of the Church of Our Saviour church school are re- quested to bring their Thanksgiving offerings in the form of canned goods and vegetab bles for the needy. They will present their rfferings at the service of the junior uhurch on Sunday.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Clarion club was held last eve ming. It was voted to give d Biblical drama next month. The cast has been selected and will hold q num- Der of rehearsals. The next month ly meeting of the club will be held OH Saturday. December -. A sup per will be served and. following it, members will make popcorn balls for the children's Christmas party.
 Lis Pendens
 Notice of pending civil action by the Lomas 6o Nettleton Co. against Dominick A. Ciandella and Pasoua- lima Ciandella of Plainville and An thony and Elvira Mirante of New Britain. The action is being brought to foreclose mortgage dated Sep tember 9, 1926. on property located on Kent street. The plaintiff is rep resented by Judge S. J. Traceski of New Britain.
 Stillman-
 Mrs. Gertrude Barnes Hicks, a divorcee, daughter of Mrs. c. Barnes Norway of 124 Broad street. and Floyd stillman, widower, son of Mir and Mrs. Harry Stllman of New Britain avenue, were married We'd nesday in New York state. The cou- pie are well known here. They are spending their honeymoon at At lantic City. N. J.
 To Attend Benefit Game
 Many Plainville people have ex- pressed their intentions of attending the benefit football game to be play ed Thanksgiving morning at Willow Brook park, New Britain. between Vermont Academy and New Britain High school. The New Britain games the season were largely attended by local residents, especial ly alumni of the school.
 Tickets for the game may be se- cured in many of the stores in the center of New Britain.
 Louis F. Greenier
 Louis F. Greenier. 71. died at his home on South Washington street this morning after long illness. He was born in Canada but had been q resident of Plainville for the past 21 years. He had not been actively en- gagged in work for the past six years.
  nie; two sons, Edward, in the L. S army, and Louis Greenier; six daughters, Mrs. Fred Peterson. Mrs Nelson Milton. Mrs. J. Cosgrove, Mrs. Ralph Succi, Mrs. Edward Sor- ensen and Mrs. Edwin Peterson; one brother, Jules Greenier of Montreal, Canada. and one sister, Mrs, Michael Monahan. of Canada.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day morning at S30 o'clock at the late home and at o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Bur ial will be in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Church Night Program
 The church night and calender en- tertainment held at the Baptist church last evening was well attend cd and enjoyable.
 The program, in charge of Mrs, Irving Tyler, was as follows;
 Violin solo. Thomas Barraclough. Readings, Mrs. George Jones.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Will Distribute It to Aid Needy
 at Thanksgiving
FIND WILL DATED 1728
Document Discovered in Old East Berlin Clock-Teachers Continued
 Discussion on Reading-PupiLs Help Red Cross-Items.

The children of the Berlin schools are at present busy taking collec- tons of various varieties of food for the annual Thanksgiving donation 10 institutions ih both Berlin and New Britain. The collection will be finish ed on Monday and the distribution will be completed before Thursday.
 All kinds of food such as canned and fresh fruit, hard vegetables and meat, are acceptable in this canvass. and although the townspeople have not hitherto joined in this particu- lar donation they are welcome 10 express their Thanksgiving spirit by cooperating with the school children. The beneticiaries of the collection will be the Children's home and the Polish orphanagc in New Britain an1 the New Britain General hospital The practice has been continued now for the past several years, and the children hope this year that they will not fall short of their cus- tomary quota.
 Another group notable in this form of charity operation is the Berlin Girl Scout troop, which has been preparing to distribute a quBn- tity of food to various families on Thanksgiving day.
 Teachers Meeting
 The teachers of the Berlin public schools met yesterday afternoon after hours at the Warrington school. The subject for this week g meeting was Reading in the Grades" continuing the work of last weeks meeting. Miss Anna Bruce again was in the limelight, further explaining her summer course at Yale university, this time by reading paper on Skill in Reading. Miss Bruce addressed the teachers last week on a similar topic. Stress is being laid on this phase of education at present in the Berlin schools.
 Enters Hospital
 Mrs. J. J. Cashman of Worthing- ton ridge has entered the New Britain General hospital and will undergo an operation within inc next few days. The natu"o of her illment is as yet unknown.
 Committee Formed
 At the meeting of Bolton kas'ca post, American Legion. at the ,Le- zion rooms at the town hall last night q committee was formed to work on the annual sale of Christ mas trees in Berlin, East Berlin and Kensington, which the local Legion undertakes annually.
 Edgar Pickett was named chair man of the committee. Others on the group are Joseph Wilson, Myron D. Goodrich, Harry McKeon. James Corr. Vernon Record, Howard Bunce. Paul Stange. Harold Ven tres, Russell Dickinson George Han ford, Willis Winchell, William Hall, Frank Pierpont and Grant skinner.
 The chairman will communicate with a number of wholesale dealers and the committee will decide upon who shall be their dealer before the Christmas holidays draw too near. No definite action has as yet been taken in the way of deciding upon
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Simpson s Grocery
40 WEST MAIN ST.

14O WEST MAIN ST.
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 All Quality Items WalnutS, diamond brand ID 29C Mixed Nuts ..'........... lb 29C Almonds, Paper Shell .... ib 25,' Grape Juice. pt. 25c; qt. bottle 39c Pumpkin. R. H., large cans 25c R. & R. Plum Pudding
 No. 1 can ......,,..... 25C Bells Seasoning, ....... pkg. Sc Olives R. s.. large stuffed . sc Cranberry sauce R. $. ..... S3C Corn. Golden Bantam
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 finest made .....,...... G3c Tea Garden Jelly. Grape,
 Quincc. Mint, Crabapplc - 19c Tea Garden Watermelon
 Rind Pickle ........,.... 13c Tea Garden Sweet Pickle
 Peaches ....,...... 13C Tea Garden Figs in Syrup .. 33c Salada Tea ,.....,.. 9C. 23C, 45r R. S. Stores Coffee ......... 27r R. S. Stores Coffee Vacuum 39c
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
Skyscraper Builders
Predict Big Growth

BILOXI. Miss, June 16-tP-
The 1890 census list Of cities in
the Zoe. 1000 group point to a field
Of activity for office building ons
triiction in the opinion Of sky
scraper men Of the nation who are
meeting here in the annual con-
vention OF the National Associa-
ton Of building owners and man
ayers.
To determine the needs of the
various cities in that population
classification. the Building Plan
ming Service Of the National AS
ISOLATION will launch in the next
few weeks a survey Of those cities.
Paul Robertson of Indianapolis.
President said.
Our analysis Of rental condi-
tons in the larger cities OF the
nation indicates that an over-built
condition exists in those cities.
said Mr.. Robertson. I'VE believe,
however. that there are great pos
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16

out 20 that no special equipment
OF any kind is required.
A study Of the plan will reveal
its compact and efficient layout. A
very unusual feature is to be found
in the generous size and number
of closets. Hardwood floors are
used in the principal rooms. Case
ment sash. tile floor In bath, roll
ing screens. cement porches, with
the basement extending under the
entire house, are only some OF the
items included in the specifca-
lions.
This house can be contained, IL
no driveway is required. on a 80
foot lot. II is estimated its cost
would be between $500 and $4,000,
exclusive Of heating and plumbing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16

Who could wish for more than a
little brick cottage such as this,
with it's arched porch opening,
with It's rustic gate for privacy
easement windows, quantity de-
signed hanging lantern, bird
houses, variegated dark green
single roof, topped out with a
solidly built chimney OF ancient
design.
Coziness = to be found through
out all the rooms OF this house,
and In turn is also reflected in its
exterior appearance. One should
never tire Of its pleasing appear
ance and It's practical layout
In an effort to keep its cost to a
minimum, standard materials of
stock sizes have bean used through
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
BUILDERS AND HOME OWNERS PAGE
Local Building And Real
Estate NeWS OF the Week

OF s22.s2 .sls and Of s1o,5eo.4s3 IN
May, 1928.
The figures indicate that, in spite
Of the present conditions Of I'm
employment in this state and
smaller incomes to many holders
Of securities, owing TO reduced divi-
denos, the public has adopted a
thrift policy and Is maintalng large
balances in the saving banks as a
reserve against future contingencies.
Another factor that has entered
into the comparatively small net
decrease Is the trend toward a v
ings deposits at a time when earn
iEgS on call money and on short
term securities are low. This mas
resulted in the deposit OF funds BY
individuals and corporations who
normally do not use the savings
banks but are now able to earn !
per cent, and IN some cases as
much as 4 3-4 and ) per cent, on
funds located with the New York
state mutual savings bank.
The number OF large deposits mas
tended to overbalance the with
dlawals by smaller depositors. In
Ma there were 1856 more accounts
opened than the number Of &C
counts closed. Ii Is suggested that
while there may be fewer individ-
ualS who have surplus funds TO
start a savings bank account, thoSe
who have such accounts are te-
raciously holding TO them.
In the stock market decline last
autumn, savings deposits in the
New York metropolitan district ex-
perIenced a decrease Of between
$4,000, 900 and SIS. 900. 900. WITH
drawalS were then made on a large
scale In order to protect margin
accounts in stocks and also to taxa
advantage Of the low prices pre-
valling. to buy securities outright.
In the next three months deposits
increased and the savings ins.itu-
tions were placed IN funds. per-
uniting them to go back into the
bond market and buy bonds on a
large scale. The subsequent de-
ciines In securities in May and
again this month had their effect
on deposits. but in only a limited
wav compared with last October and
November.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
Corpus Christi In
Lead For Building

DALLAS, Tex, June l6.-tP-
Corpus Christi led the major cities
Of the State with a building total
for the week of S418,300. boosting
its yearly total at $4,773. 636 ahead
OF the $4,530 ,023 yearly total Of San
Antonio, one Of the big four
cities in Texas. The totals or these
four cities were ~noticeably low for
the week. San Antonio's weekly
total was s57.136.
Other cities reporting were as
fnIl0ug.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
Frontier Supplies
For New Buildings

Frontier Lumber company has
the following building projects un-
der way. furnishing lumber and
building supplies:
New Gulf filling station on
Thirteenth street In Summit placs.
being erected by y. r. Glenn at
contract price Of $4,000; work on
the structure starts today.
w NJ. E1an Is building three
new homes in Riverside Park. work
starting today All three buildings
are hollow tile stucco, and modern
IN architecture and construction.
One home is to cost s4,245 and the
other two, S3.700 each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
Eagle Pass To
Build New Jail

Eagle Pass Lumber company IS
to furnish lumber, and builders
materials and supplies for Cameron
County's new $4,000 jail addition.
1t is announced today. Contract was
recently awarded to Meriweather
and Sauers Of San Bentio by the
county commissioners court.
The structure Is to be four stories
high, with modern jail equipments
ard facilities
Work Is expected to get under
way Immediately, and about 30 days
win be REQUIRED to finish the Job.
IL Is stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16
Financial Review
And Outlook

WALL STREET, NEW YORK,
jane l6.-Compared with a year
ago, when business was in record
volume and employment and wages
AZ a high ratio, the figures OF saw
ing bank deposits OF New YORK
state banks for May, published to-
day make a remarkably strong
Showing. Although they declined So
z59.548, this was in contrast with .
decrease in the same month Of 1929
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16

Graduates and ex-students OF
Texas Christian University live in
80 states and in five foreign coun-
tries. records Just compiled show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-16

sibilities for new construction IN
the smaller cities with a popula-
ton Of 100, 900 or more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-14
Under Saul Management
ALLAN TOY, Frs
800 Mass. Ave. NV.

Situated at the intersection OF Wis
eonsin and Mass. avenues, overlook
ing the entire city; 24-hour lobby,
switchboard and elevator service;
Electrolux, automatic refrigeration,
maids retiring rooms on every moor.
Excellently appointed kitchens, COM
plete in every detail. Large attrac-
tive lobby. Cafe on fret floor and
recreation grounds now being con-
structed in the rear Of the building.
times.
suites of from to rooms and
porches with / TO baths. Rentals
from S12.50 to &1S5.o0.
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PENTILLY
1912 K ST. NV.

walking distance to Govt. depts.,
theater and shopping districts. Mod
ern S-story building. completely re-
decorated throughout; unusually large
rooms, showers, attractive lobby. ele-
vator, switchboard, etc, FRIG1D-
ARE on house current.
rooms, Kitchen and bath (many
With large porches). varied exposures.
$500.
All vacant apartments lighted ~
NIGHT, See resident manager.
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MERIDIAN MANOR q :,

Fireproof buiiding, elevator service,
incinerator. tile baths and showers.
Electric refrigeration on house current.
rooms, kitchen, furnished din
cite and bath. go. $3.50 70 SoT.SO
Resident Manager.
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! DIRECTORY OF UNFUE2NISEIED APARTN1EN
DESIRABLE APARTMENTS
ALL SECTIONS OF THE CITY


Northwest Corner Mass. Ave. and
Wisconsin Ave
Opposite National Cathedral
24-hour elevator service, telephone
switchboard, electric refrigeration in
cluded in rent.
2 rooms, kitchen and bath. SIS. 90
porch ....s.i..'... '''i...'.. 10000
porch o".n, oA'n 1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-14

1914 MT. PLEASANT ST. NV,
Near Terminus Mt. Pleasant Car Line.
Specially Well Located for Families
with Children.
q rooms, kitchen and bath. 49,. $50. 90
Electric Refrigeration.
Resident Manager.
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THE WINSTON:

sl4S MT. PLEASANT ST. NV.
Just at Kenyon st. All rooms OCT
side, large, and with high ceilings.
po r1Gms' ki'onen' 'n $3.50
rooms, kitchen, bath and
porch WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-14
THE CLIFTON,

1885 MAssAcHUsETTs AVE. NV.
Southwest Corner Thomas Circle and
18th IT.
3 rooms, kitchen and bath. $50 90
8 rooms, Kitchen and bath. .... 1000
All Outside Rooms.
Refrigeration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-14
.eao ADAMs MILL m. NV,
1882 q ST. NV.

Unusually Large Rooms.
5 rooms, bath and porch. ...... $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-14
eel1 8 ST. NV.

NEAR CONN. AVE. AND y ST.
Handsome, Exclusive Apartment.
9 Large Rooms, Kitchen and Baths.
Reasonable Rent.
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- THE wINDERMERE,

1870 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE. NV.
Large, Modern Building.
24-Hour Elevator Service.
MISUNDERSTANDING Electric
Refrigerat on House Meter.
Attractive Hobbies.
/ room, kitchen and bath, go. 1000
Open for Inspection at All Times.
Resident Manager.