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FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR—NO. 30. THOMPSONVILLE, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1926 PRICE $2.00 A YEAR—SINGLE COPY 5c. 5 FORMER MASTER Weather Solves Tobacco Problem and PATRIOTIC Superior Court Decision Does Not Af SPORTSMEN'S MECHANIC OF THE Places Industry On Its Feet. CELEBRATION fect Status of Local Rail Question ANNUAL BANQUET CAWWCO. DEES HE torrential rains of the past two weeks, while mighty discom NEXT SUNDAY HE decision of Judge Nickerson in the Superior Court this Week T forting to the average' person in this vicinity, has been a boon T in the action of the State Highway Department against Harri THIS EVENING to the tobacco industry. It has so far as this year's crop goes, son B. Freeman, receiver of the Hartford & Springfield Street Impressive Funeral Ser virtually placed the industry on its feet. The crop up to the present Polish Organizations To • Railway, does not, according to the town officials, affect the local vices For Timothy J. time was beset with various hardships which at certain stages of status of this question. The selectmen have, as a matter of fact, j Members of Enfield Fish the season threatened to make it a complete failure. There was the Commemorate 150th been already advised by their counsel, that action brought by the | and Game Association McDonnell Held In St. early advent of wire and cut worms, the protracted dry spell which state department was not maintainable. This opinion followed a nearly annihilated the crop at the outset. Then came the first re Anniversary of Ameri conference some time ago between the State Highway Commissioner, ! Will Hold Their Sixth Patrick's Church Mon lief in the copious rains, and there followed a race with the early can Freedom by Hon First Selectman James T. Murray and Attorney Philip J. Sullivan, frost, which happily did not materialize as early this year and the Jr., who is acting for the town in the matter, at which time the state | Yearly Reunion in En- day Morning. ? contest was won by the growers who succeeded in harvesting their oring Native Patriot. department indicated the course of action to be taken by the state. entire crop, and due to the favorable conditions which developed late The decision of Judge Nickerson held that permission for suit should | field Community House The funeral of Timothy J. McDon in the season, a mighty fine crop it was. The rapid growth was This year marks the 150th anniver not be granted the State Highway Department, who, represented by conducive to vastly improving the crop, producing a finer texture, Day, Berry & Reynolds of Hartford, sought to hold Harrison B. Free J The annual banquet of the Enfield nell, former master mechanic of the sary of American Independence, and Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co., took light in color and of the velvety leaf variety. These qualities are man, receiver of the trolley road, responsible for the cost of the re j Fish and Game Association will be the features which invariably attract the buyers, and really make to commemorate that event, the di moval of the tracks soon to be made. Judge Nickerson held the place Monday morning from his late j held this evening in the Old Town the basis on which the price which the crop brings is laid. The oth rectors of the Polish National Home proper procedure to be the removal of the same by the state, the home on Enfield street at 9:30, with , Hall, Enfield street, which is now the services at St. Patrick's Church at er requisite in making a crop a success came during the past two of this village, together with all the latter then to bill or sue the receiver, but only after the removal of weeks in the rains and mjld weather which produced the very im the rails. The decision, inferentially at least, is favorable to the I headquarters of the Enfield Commun- 10 o'clock. The attendance at the fu other Polish organizations, have de neral was unusually large, the church portant "damp" which enabled the grower to take down the crop town of Enfield, in that it makes the receiver still responsible in j ity Association. The dinner for the which had been hanging in the shed. Reports are that the crop cided to hold a celebration on next the matter, which has been the contention of the selectmen through being filled with local friends and for . occasion, and which is no small part "cured" remarkably well and that practically all of it was taken Sunday afternoon. The committee in their counsel from the beginning. Receiver Freeman had been in mer associates of the deceased. Many charge have prepared a program j of the festivities, will be provided by friends and relatives were present down and placed in bundles ready for shipment to the packing formed by the attorney for the town that he would be held respon houses. It is understood that many of the packing establishments which shall take place in the hall of sible for any damage done the local streets in the removal of the | the members of the Community or- from several cities in Massachusetts are planning to open within a few days, and that already very good the Polish National Home on Church rails, but the latter held that inasmuch as the rails had been sold i ganization. The principal speaker and Connecticut. The services, which offers have been made for a considerable portion of this year's crop. street, at which prominent speakers to another party his responsibility ended. Judge Nickerson in his Iwill be Thornton W. Burgess, the not- were most impressive, consisted of a This indicates that the crop is an excellent one and also that there will deliver addresses appropriate to decision, apparently settles that point by directing the course in | ed naturalist and advocate of conser- solemn requiem high mass of which has been a vast improvement in the market. Those who are con that occasion in the English and Pol which the future action of the state should take. This would also |vation of wild animal life. The Con- Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, pastor of nected with the industry are of the opinion that on the whole the ish language. mean Enfield and the other towns included in the situation as they inecticut Fisheries and Game Commis- St. Patrick's Church, was celebrant, outlook for the industry is the most favorable in years. In the struggle for American in all are acting in conjunction with the state. The action of the town i sion will also be represented by one Rev. Leonard J. Daley, deacon, Rev. dependence many foreigners made officials is not with any idea of disturbing the rails, but to establish I of its members at the banquet. Thom- Andrew Cavanaugh of Suffield, sub- their contribution, among whom the the town's legal rights in the matter. | as J. Furey, chairman of the build- deacon, and Rev. Francis Kehoe, as name, Tadeusz Kosciiiszko appears j ing committee of the association, will sistant Chancellor of the Hartford prominently. He was a star graduate jalso be a speaker, his topic being Diocese, master of ceremonies. Seat RESIDENT FOR FORMER TOWN of the Royal Military Academy in ; among other things, the new club ed in the sanctuary during the mass Warsaw and four years of advanced THE COMMUNITY iXMAS SEALS TO house, the construction of which has weie Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan, Bishop study in Paris of military engineer | been in charge of the committee of of Hartford, who had been a friend MANY YEARS IS COURT OFFICIAL ing gave him a position of eminence I which he is the head. of the deceased from his young man [for his chosen profession. On Oct. XMAS PLANS ARE ! BE DISTRIBUTED | It is possible that the work of the hood, Rev. Thomas J. Picker, pastor BURIED MONDAY 18, 1776, Congress appointed him as new club house has progressed to of St. Bernardo Church, Hazardville, PASSES AWAY Colonel of Engineers. He fortified and Rev. Stanislaus Federkiewicz, Philadelphia, Bemis Heights near PROGRESSING! BY NURSE srs pastor of St. Adelbert's Church here, Funeral of Mrs. Hubert Philip Townson, Former Saratoga, and West Point. . He serv ecutive committee will take place who were the Bishop's attendants; ed with the.army in the north and this evening. The executive commit- Rev. Dennis J. O'Brien, pastor of All Frigon, Who Died Last Justice of Peace, And also in the south, and when the Unit c c Saints' Church, Somersville, Rev. ed States were an accomplished fact, The Annual Event Un- Local Organization Will'fe S 5Ve'niw'S ter h.™ Charles Kavanaugh of Middletown, Thursday, Is Largely Overseer in the Carpet Congress passed a resolution that the der Auspices of Organ- Conduct the Sale of the i ed an unusually interesting program Rev. James Brophy and Rev. Patrick secretary of war transmit to Colonel O'C'onnell of Hartford, and Rev. John Attended-—Services In Plant Dies Saturday— Koscuiszko the brevet commission of izations Of Town Will Seals This Year Instead i vaudeville ' acts, quartette and solo F. Kenney and Rev. Edwin Gaffney, St. Patrick's Church. Brigadier General for his loyal, fruit assistants at St. Patrick's Church. Funeral Held Monday. ful and meritorious services. As Kos- Be Held Again This Of the State Tubereul^S^^b^U^SAlfe The mass was sung by the choir of cuiszko's services have in a great St. Patrick's Church, under the direc The funeral of Mrs. Thilomain Fri Largely attended funeral services measure assisted the colonies in their Year As Usual. osis Commission. Z ToaSmitS tion of Miss Dorilda Castonguay, the gon, wife of Hubert Frigon, a, well- were held on Monday afternoon for struggle for independence this cele of the banquet. Chief of Police Clyde organist. The soloists were Mrs. A preliminary meeting of the rep- j As has already been announced, the W. Harris is chairman of the com known and respected French resident Philip Townson, at his late home on bration will likewise be a commemor Frederick R. Furey and John L. Sul res^ptatives of the various organiza-: Enfield Visiting Nurse Association mittee in charge and those associated East street, Suffield. Rev. Lyman C. ation of this great patriot and lover livan. At the close of the mass of the town, was held last Monday of freedom. tions of the town that have given a will conduct the sale of the Christ-^nl are Norman F. Bartley, Pettit, D. D., pastor of the First Pres Bishop Nilan performed the last ab morning in St. Patrick's Church and The committee in charge extend an Community Christmas to the poor | mas seals this season in town, instead L®acht William LeTch^ Patrick Fatey, solution over the body of his deceas was largely attended bv relatives and byterian Church, conducted the ser invitation to all American organiza ed friend, while the ritual for the friends, including a delegation from vice. Burial was in the family plot tions and all the people of this vil children of the community was held , of the State Tuberculosis Commis-1 George Ryan, Frederick Barton, El- s dead was read by Rev. John R Ken the Franco-American Society in which in the Thompsonville Cemetery. The lage and vicinity to participate in last Monday evening in the Masonic ; sion, which has had it in charge since ! ton Green, John F. O'Connor, John ney. The bearers were John F. Cav the deceased held membership. The bearers were his two sons, William this celebration. The program will rooms on Pearl street. Representa- :the local association discontinued the ; Fa-rring-ton, Thomas Quinlan, George service consisted of a solemn requiem and Louis P. Townson; son-in-law, anaugh, William J. Mulligan, Leo start at 2 P. M. Peter Jedziniak will annei Ralph B. Hill, and grandson, Leon tives of more than half the organi- j work several years ago. By request * ' and Theodore Lord, Dowd, Daniel J. Cavanaugh, Sylves high mass with Rev. John F. Kenney open the celebration as chairman and ard Hill. Mr. Townson died at his zations which took part in this affair j of the latter, it was recently appoint- ! ter L. Mitchell, William J. Hines, Dr. as the celebrant, Rev. Edwin Gaffney, W. Klimek will be the presiding of home Saturday, at 10:45 o'clock, af M. J. Dowd, Peter Ringwald of Phil deacon, and Rev. Stanislaus Feder ficer. The principal speakers will be last year were present, and it wasied the local agent for the exclusive ter a few days' illness. He was tak adelphia, and John W. Pierce of Wor kiewicz, pastor of St. Adelbert's Pol Mr. Szewszzyjski of Holyoke, Mass., voted to hold the event as usual this right to carry on the sale in Enfield! en sick about a week ago but was cester, Mass. The body was taken to ish Church in this village, as sub- who will speak in English, and Mr. year. While no date was set for the by the State Tuberculosis Commis-j Lowell. Mass., where burial took place deacon. The organist was Miss Dor able to be about the house. Satur Lemajski of Hartford, will be the affair it is expected that it will be' sion, w' ^ affiliated with the Na-j ilda Castonguay and the soloist was day morning, shortly after breakfast, MEMBERS GUESTS in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Polish speaker. Miss Mary Javorski held about two days before Christmas, tional Tub j.-miosis Commission. A | Mr. McDonnell died at the Peter Mrs. Frederick R. Furey, a member he was suddenly taken ill, and medi will have charge of the singing dur There will be another meeting of the part of the money from the sales of J Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, last of St. Patrick's Church choir, who cal assistance was summoned, but he ing the exercises, and music will be general committee next Monday ev- the past few years has been avail-1 AT LONGMEADOW Friday morning. He had gone to the rendered "Beautiful Land On High," continued to grow worse until his furnished by Michael Rypysc's or ening when the work of reorganizing : able for use in town and some tuber- hospital for surgical treatment, fol and other selections during the ser death. Heart trouble was the direct chestra. The committee in charge of the committee and appointing the.cular cases have been helped through cause of his death. lowing which he developed pneumon vice. The bearers were Liboire Fri the anniversary celebration is as fol various committees will take place, (this means. Many of our towns- Reciprocity Day Is Ob ia which caused his death. Mr. Mc gon, Mose Houle, Daniel Burbank, Mr. Townson, who was 77 years of lows: Frank Samborski, president of All the organizations that took part!people, realizing the menace of this Donnell was born at Fort Dodge, la., Odiose La Peul, Israel Frigon and Al age, was a native of Cullingworth, the Polish Krakusy; J. Petroski, pres last year and as many others as ; dread disease and the need for les- served in Community December 25, 1873, a son of the late bert Frigon, all nephews of the de I England, and was born July 6, 1849, ident of the Koscuiszko Society; J. mightIiiiynu desireUCMIC toLU takewiu; partpari inill thisUUS !nojsening its ravageslavages throughoutLiuougnoui thewie XX \r i j IIT'A'L Mr. and Mrs. Michael McDonnell. ceased. There were many beautiful a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Misiaezek, president of St. Adelbert's movement are urged to send two rep- state have generously paid for the XlOUSe I eSterClay Wltll Townson. In 1863 the managers of Coming to New England as a young floral tributes which attested the es Society, and the following directors resentatives to this meeting. i seals that have been mailed to them • • — • man he settled in Amesbury, Mass., teem in which Mrs. Frigon was held the carpet mill in Lowell sent to Eng of the Polish Home Society: W. Kli Last year the exercises were held from the Hartford headquarters of An Interesting and En land for Mr. Townson's father to moving later to Lowell, where he re by her many friends. Burial was in mek, P. Jedziniak, W. Kiszka, A. in the Higgins' School Auditorium , the commission. In order that En- tertaining Program. sided for several years before coming the family plot in St. Patrick's ceme come to this country to superintend Augustyniak, A. Niemiec, P. Takar- and 100 children were given clothing, i field may keep all the money from to this town 11 years ago, to take tery, Rev. Edwin Gaffney conducting the establishment of a worsted de ezyk and J. Prajzner. toys and games, and were also treat-.this source to which it is entitled for the committal service. partment in the Lowell plant, and ed to an enjoyable luncheon. Select-;its local anti-tubercular work, 85 per Over 50 ™of the „members of the charge of the mechanical department man s of the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co. Mrs. Frigon died last Thursday ev Mr. Townson, then a boy, accompan man James T. Murray and Town cent of the proceeds is promised, the } Club ot Enfield went to ening at her home in Windsor street ied his father. After a residence of Clerk J. Hamilton Potter, who usual- 'association is undertaking the pro- ] kongmeadow yesterday afternoon and He remained with the local company, ec l e except for a brief period, until he after a year's illness. She was 65 15 years in that city, Mr. Townson, MUCH INTEREST ly supply the information regarding j i t in the hope that everybody will }Y? . quests of the Longmeadow ta Woman's Qlub in the observance of tendered his resignation last spring years of age and was a native of who had taken up the same occupa the condition of the town poor, report I ke greater interest in supporting ! Reciprocity Day at the Community to take the position of assistant man St. Valere, Canada, but had lived in tion as his father, came to this vil that the number this year will be as the sale, because promoted by our ow House. The visitors were favored ager and master mechanic of the this town for 31 years. She was a lage in 1878 to start a worsted de IN THE PLAYERS large if not larger than usual. They > 'i people, exclusively for our own with a most enjoyable program, fol Charles Poulson & Sons Carpet plant woman who possessed a very kind partment in the plant of the old Hart have been instructed by the commit- ; people. and lovable disposition and enjoyed ford Carpet Company. Mr. Townson tee to begin the work of investiga-! .The 1926 seal is very attractive, lowing a very cordial address of wel at Philadelphia. Failing health com come by Mrs. John W. Harris, presi pelled him after a few weeks to tem the friendship of a wide circle of was made superintendent of the de PRODUCTION tion so that a tentative report may with enough red to make it bright, an dent of the hostess club. Mrs. L. B. porarily give up the position and re friends. She was an active member partment which position he held un be made to the meeting next Mon-; appropriate design of three car- of St. Patrick'^ Parish and the Fran- til his retirement from active work day night. The expenses of this af- olers against a background of bril- Triplett, who is widely known as an turn here. accomplished vocalist, was very gen Mr. McDonnell was an outstanding co-American Society. Besides her about 20 years ago. He was. of an Carefully Selected Cast fair will, as usual, be defrayed by! liant blue and carrying the Christ- !, as erous in her numbers, giving two pre mechanical expert of the thorough husband she leaves eight children, inventive turn of mind, his principal the voluntary subscriptions of'the or- " greeting. A telling slogan, "All Henry, Joseph, Eli, Arthur, Mrs. Phil product being a spinning frame that Will Present Mystery ganizations participating in it and F°r Health, Health For All," has ceding- and two at the close of the and constructive kind that was certain reading of the four-act play La Gia- to successfully achieve anything un ip Cote, Mrs. Francis Paradise, all of was used in the Hartford Carpet Co. such others as may care to assist in been adopted for the campaign and Thompsonville, and Mrs. William De- plant for many years. Comedy For Benefit of the movement. these catchy verses, written by Kath conda. This was given a very dra dertaken by him. He was extremely matic and thrilling interpretation by well liked among his friends and as harnais of Hoi yoke and Mrs. Thomas Mr. Townson was a man of quiet Woman's Club Of En leen M. Putnam of Milford. will al McCormick of Springfield. She also disposition, kind and courteous, and so be used: William Thornton Simpson, who is sociates because of his genial and Hartford Pastor Will instructor in dramatic literature at kindly disposition. During his resi leaves 33 grandchildren and one great was held in high esteem by the cit field Next Month. In gay red hoods three carolers, grandchild. The funeral arrangements izens in this town. Previous to the Did carol loud and long: Springfield College and director of dence here he took a keen interest in Occupy Local Pulpit the theater guild and community the affairs of St. Patrick's Parish and were in charge of Undertaker J. establishment of the Enfield Town No dramatic production in recent And on the frosty winter air, Court, Mr. Townson, who was a Jus There did arise this song: players. One of Mrs. Triplett's op was an active member of Washington Francis Browne years has attracted the interest which Rev. John F. Johnstone of the First tice of the Peace, presided over the Let all join in this wondrous work, ening selections was of the same title Irving Council, Knights of Columbus, is being shown in the mystery com Presbyterian Church of Hartford, court for many years, and it is said And each his pennies add thus pleasantly introducing the play. and the Holy Name Society. He is edy, "The Hidden Guest." to be pre To Exchange Pulpits With Rev. Edward Murray Heads he displayed qualities for dealing out To help spread health o'er all the Mrs. Woodin of the Longmeadow survived by his wife and one son, Wil sented in the Enfield High School aud L. C. Pettit, D. 1)., Next Sunday. justice in the court far beyond the world. i Club spoke of a movement to pro liam J. McDonnell, and a daughter, itorium Thursday evening, Dec. 2nd, At the First Presbyterian Church K. of C. Building Ass'n average of laymen. Soon after com And make this Christmas glad. mote a better international feeling Miss Helene McDonnell, all of this by the Enfield Players. The play, a Sunday morning the pulpit will be ing to this village he became affiliat between the children of different na place. He also leaves three broth comedy in three acts, is being given occupied by Rev. John F. Johnstone, Elected President At Annual Meeting ed with Doric Lodge of Masons and tions. With this end in view, Wom ers, Patrick of Haverhill, and Thom under the auspices of the entertain pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Association Monday Evening— had retained his membership ever Committees Appointed en's Clubs are sending dolls dressed as and William of Amesbury, and ment committee of the Woman's Club of Hartford, in exchange with Rev. Card Tournament of Council Will since. He was formerly an active in American clothes to Japan. These four sisters, Mrs. Mary Ford and Miss of Enfield, and Mrs. John A. Best, Lyman C. Pettit, D. D. The Sunday For Firemen's Ball Get Underway This Evening. member of Sir Rowland Hill lodge, are to be shipped to reach that coun- Julia McDonnell of Amesbury and who is chairman of the committee ar School will meet at 12 o'clock and the Edward Murray, brother of First Sons of St. George. About 10 years _ try in time for the celebration of the Mrs. Elizabeth Duiganan and Mrs. D. Selectman James T. Murray, was ranging for the production, reports Christian Endeavor Society at 0. At Local Fire Department Makes Plans doll festival in March. The Long- J. Driscoll, both of Haverhill. ago he purchased a home in Suffield that the advance ticket sale is most 7 o'clock in the church there will be For Annual Ball Which is Sched- ' ~ " elected president of the Knights of and moved there with his family. meadow club will dress two of these Columbus Building Association at the gratifying. a special song service for 15 minutes : "led. As Usual, To Take Place on dolls and the Enfield club will con Mr. Townson is survived by seven The reputation established by The and Dr. Pettit will preach, taking for ' New Year's Eve. annual meeting held in the council children, Mrs. Sarah Bodley of this sider taking a like action. Eastern Star Chapter Players in their previous dramatic his subject, "Getting On To the Cur- ! The annual New Year's Eve ball, rooms on Monday evening. The oth village, ^principal of Center School; A delightful opportunity to further appearances is responsible in no small ves." A meeting of the session will under the auspices of the Thompson- Meeting Last Friday er officers elected were: Vice-presi Arthur of Philadelphia, Louis and partake of the gracious hospitality of degree for the interest which is be be held at the manse at 3 o'clock on ville Fire Department will be held in dent, Edmund Turgeon; secretary, William of Suffield, Mrs. Leona Hill the hostess club was afforded when ing taken in the production, and the Sunday afternoon. On Wednesday Wawel Hall, Friday evening. Dec. Handsome Electric Star For Use In Thomas J. Furey; treasurer, Laur of Brightwood and Miss Alice Town- refreshments were served, following all-star cast which has been rehears evening, the church will unite with 31, 1920. The general committee of Work of Local Chapter, Presented ence T. Downey; trustees, John A. son of Suffield, and several grand the meeting, the decorations of chry ing for several weeks under the di other churches in a Union Thanksgiv- arrangements is as follows: Patrick By Mrs. George S. Phelps at Ses- Ryan, A. J. Larabee and William J. children. He also leaves a brother, santhemums in the variegated autumn Hughes; board of government, the rection of Mrs. Thornton E. Vail is ing service at the United Presbyter- Fahey, chairman; Thomas J. Furey, tints and yellow candles adding their sesion Held in Masonic Temple. Jeremiah P. Townson of this village. of a caliber which promises an ex A feature of the meeting of Ionic above officers and Michael A. Mitch ian Church, with preaching by' Dr. secretary; George Kelly, treasurer; attractiveness to the tables. ell, Thomas P. Malley, M. W. Hulli- ceptionally polished performance. Pettit. At the Laymen's Conference Laurence T. Downey, Thomas Quin- Chapter, O. E. S., in the Masonic Miss Edna Plamondon, favorably Temple on Pearl street last Friday van, Michael J. Connor, Patrick F. Funeral of Civil War of the Connecticut Valley Presbytery, Ian, Edward Murray,' Charles Olschaf- The theme for the morning service O'Donnell, Joseph P. Mahoney, Fred remembered for her splendid appear held in Bridgeport Tuesday evening skie, William A. Furey, Jr., Cornel- at the United Presbyterian Church evening was the presentation of a ance as the leading lady in the high handsome electric star for use in the erick R. Furey and Joseph Rus'sotto. War Veteran Monday the church was represented by Dr. . ius J. Sullivan, George A. Ganner, next Sunday, will be "The Half Has This evening the annual setback tour school play, "Bab," given last spring, Pettit, the pastor, and Elder George Philip Clarkin, John Connor. Stanton ' Not Been Told." The subject of the work of the chapter, by Mrs. George and "Ted" Sullivan, star of several S. Phelps. Olin E. Woodward, chair nament of the members of the coun Services For George J. Jones, Former H. Cunningham, who is chairman of Ferguson, William Leach, John Far- evening service will be, "The Keeper cil will get underway in the council Resident of Springfield, Held From j dramatic productions of recent years, the local laymen's committee. This rington, Thomas Burns, Raymond Ep- of the Vineyard." Sabbath School man of the star committee,, made the will again appear in the leading'roles, presentation, in behalf of Mrs. Phelps rooms on Pearl street. These tour Son's Home in North Thompsonville conference was held preparatory to stein, Charles Jenkins, Edmund Row- and Christian Endeavor at the usual naments will be conducted on every Last Monday Afternoon. while others in the supporting com t he canvass of the churches of the an and Howard Stetson. At a meet- hours. This year the custom of a in a few felicitous remarks, and Miss pany, nearly all of whom have had Elsie M. Bromage, the worthy matron Thursday evening during the -winter The funeral of George J. Jones, 89, New England Synod in the interests ing of the general committee held union Thanksgiving service will be months, under the direction of the was held at the home of his son, Ar previous dramatic experience, include i)f the Presbyterian pension fund. Tuesday evening, the following sub continued. It will be held in the responded for the chapter, in like Frank R. Bohman, George Spelvin, manner. Accompanying the present social activities committee of the thur N. Jones of Connecticut Avenue committees were appointed: Printing United Presbyterian Church on Wed council. All members are invited to Monday afternoon. Harvey Friese Gabriel Pare, Ira S. Bushnell, Atty. Marshall Smith, Jr., of Fairview and publicity committee, Laurence T. nesday evening, Nov. 24th, at 7:30 ing an exercise, in which the Prin Myron A. Burgess, Miss Doris King, cess Rainbow and her five gardeners take part in the tournament. conducted the service. Burial was in Avenue, was the host yesterday af- Downey, chairman; ticket committee, o'clock. This service takes the place Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield. Miss Vieno Kajander, Miss Althea ternoon to a number of his little George Kelly, chairman; hall commit- of the mid-week prayer service. Rev. were the principal actors, was given. Jones and Mrs. Leon R. Abbe. Guard was impersonated by Miss The Christmas sale and fair of the Mr. Jones, a lifelong resident of friends in honor of his fifth birthday. , tee, Thomas Quinlan, chairman; check Lyman C. Pettit, D. D., will deliver Marion Comley, Faith by Miss Hazel Women's Federated Societies of the Springfield and Wilbraham, died Fri The rooms were decorated in Thanks- , room committee, Charles A. Steele the address. A large attendance is Fairman, the Princess by Miss Flor Enfield Congregational Church will day afternoon in the home of his son. /giving style, the centerpiece being a chairman; soda committee, Stanton expected. ence Gourlie, Violet by Miss Ruth be held in the chapel tomorrow af He was a veteran of the Civil War, large birthday cake with five candles. Ferguson, chairman; decorating corn- Bromage, Jessamine by Miss Ruth ternoon and evening. The sale will serving with the 30th Springfield un Next Week Games were played and afterwards mittee, John Farrington, chairman; Attorney Thomas J. Stapleton of Melladew, Lily by Miss Charlotte commence at 3 o'clock. The chairmen attached artillery, and was a member luncheon served. The youthful host floor director, William A. Furey, Jr. New York was the guest this week Clough, Fern by Mrs. Eugene Martin for the booths are: Fancy work, Miss of the E. K. Wilcox Post, G. A. R. was the recipient of many pretty and : of Attorney Philip J. Sullivan, Jr. and Rose by Mrs. George Ganner. Alice Colburn and Mrs. R. I. Spier; He was the last of three brothers HE PRESS will be published useful gifts. The little guests were j Everything is in readiness for the Attorney Stapleton was a classmate The worthy matron, Miss Bromage, aprons, Mrs. Wilfred Hopkins; can who served in the Civil War. He was on Wednesday next week. Muriel Smith, Thomas Sullivan, Char- |inasque'rade ball to be held next Wed- of Attorney Sullivan at the Catholic and the worthy patron, Sidney Hall, dy, Miss Iva Prior and Miss Fannie employed for 25 years at the armory T This publishing a day earl les Bourque, Myrtle and Charles Ol-jnesday evening in the Polish Nation- University, Washington, D. C. He is had parts in the production, also Wal Hunt; food, Mrs. Julius Smith, Mrs. but retired many years ago. He is ier is made necessary because schafskie and Lillian and Harold jal Hall by the ladies' auxiliaries of a well-known member of the New ter Shields, who rendered a vocal se Rollin Parsons and Mrs. Stanley survived by three sons, Arthur of of the holiday, Thanksgiving, Hardiman. |the United Spanish War Veterans and York bar, being a brother of former lection, accompanied by Miss Gladys Pease; hand woven rugs, Mrs. Milo this village, Harry of Cleveland, and falling on our regular publica American Legion. Prizes will be Supreme Court Justice Luke Staple- Braginton at the piano. After its Horton; grab bag, Mrs. Herbert M. George H. of Rutland, Vt., and four tion day. We therefore, would Announce Engagement. awarded for the best appearing and ton. conclusion, Mrs. Phelps spoke apprec Carson and Miss Agnes M. Brainerd; daughters, Mrs. Hattte Eustace of request our correspondents, con Mr. and Mrs. James Tilden of East most comic costumes. Music will be iatively of the beautiful and impres afternoon tea, Mrs. Theodore Rich Longmeadow, Mrs. Mary Kingsbury tributors and advertisers to for street, Suffield, announce the engage furnished by the American Legion The minstrel show and fair of St, sive ceremony enacted in connection ardson, Miss Agnes Henry and Mrs. of Springfield, Mrs. Marion Oberg of ward their copy one day earlier ment of their daughter, Ruth Elinor, orchestra of Springfield, and dancing, Mary's Church, Hazardville, will take with her gift, and all remained for a Samuel H. Neelans. Everybody is Worcester and Mrs. Lottie Barnes of than usual for the next issue. to Peter J. Moynihan of Hartford, which will include old and new num plate this evening and tomorrow serial hour and refreshments. welcome to this sale. Feeding Hills. Conn. bers, will be from 8 to 2 o'clock. %ht in the parish house.
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TWO THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1&26 I benefitted materially from the Octo- The outlook for New England po |bet rains and enter the winter _ sea tatoes gained 5.7% during October SOLD MINE FOR $500; REPORT ON NEW son in reasonably good condition. and now promises a total of 46,690,- NEW ENGLAND RAIL mm (Oati fn New England yielded slight- 000 bushels compared with 42,795,000 lipliijL • ly above average but considerably bushels a year ago and 46,153,000 '0: LOST HALF-MILLION BM& ENGLAND CROPS ' shaft of the large 1925 crop. United bushels the five year average. Po INCOMEINCREASES wmm StafeM oats at 1,282,414,000 bushels tato yields are, better in all of the tmK# i ar« 16.2% short of last year and New England states than seemed Canadian Prospector Orig r Uli SHOWS INCREASE 3.4% below average. The produc likely a month ago. With the excep Federal Report On N. Y. S $5^ I_ f- „ tion of the minor grains, wheat, bar tion of some hollow heart, quality inal "Hard Luck" Miner. ley and buckwheat in New England of the crop is generally good. - The N. H. & H. and the Bos , |\ ? v The Weather Conditions was moderate. Maine crop is forecasted at 37,170,- Quesnel, B. C.^—Some weeks ago the ton and Maine Shows ll lS During Fall Prove Fav i Com, in New England, benefitted 000 bushels or nearly 9% more than press of this continent chronicled the . . > f » " • greatly during the late growing sea in 1925. United States potatoes at Increase For the Year. 360,727,000 bushels promise nearly death of Abe Stott, characterized the orable To Harvesting, son. Yields of both grain and silage original "hard luck" miner of this dis 1 3% more than a month ago and 10.7% The net operating income of the > Aluminum and Pyrex Roasters for fev)" - corn except in Maine, were material trict. The story was told how Stott Frost Coming Too Late ly above average. Grain corn yields, above last year but are still 9% be two principal New England railroads 5c;- however, were lower than in 1925. low average. In spite of the some had sold for $500 a claim which showed an increase for the first nine i your Turkeys. All sizes and pat- J (•V To Do Any Damage. United States corn showed no mater what larger crop prospect a strong brought its purchaser a cool half mil months of this year over the same ial change during the past month and market at good prices may be ex lion. period last year, according to the de terns in Pyrexware guaranteed not . .S. i tDctober continued favorable to the now promises a crop 7.3% smaller pected to prevail for the crop. Since Stott's death the story of his partment of commerce. The Boston to break in the oven. •harvesting of New England crops. than a year ago and 5.4% below the The United States commercial ap and Maine's net operating income for The late growing season, free from early adventures in the Cariboo coun i five year average. Corn yields for ple forecast is 39,949,000 barrels or try has been told by old-timers who the nine month period this year to killing frost later than usual, enabled j the United States are below both last nearly 21% morfe than in 1925 and taled $10,104,856, as compared with backward crops to mature and pro about 33% above the average produc knew him well and were in the terri $8,725,028 for the first nine months % Stainless Steel Carving Knives and duce better yields than seemed like I year and average. tory when he listened to wiseacres All United States wheat is esti tion. Favorable weather conditions last year; and the New York, New ly earlier. Good rains during Octo aided the late varieties in sizing up who told him there could not be gold Haven and Hartford net operating Steak Sets. Stainless Steel Table ber did much to relieve the shortage mated at 840 million bushels and so that the crop is estimated at 3.7% in his holdings and witnessed him sell income for the nine months totaled of moisture altho moisture supplies shows a gain of 26% over the short higher than a month ago. The gain his birthright for a mess of pottage. $17,279,240, as compared with $16,- Knives and Forks, which are an or- ' at present are still very moderate in i'rop of 1925 and 4.7% above the av over last month is distributed over 813,488 for the corresponding period erage production of the past five Pat McKenna, a young Irish police many parts of New England. Frosts most of the barrel apple states. New man, fresh from the Chicago' blue-coat last year. But for the month of Sep nament to your table., occurred too late to cause serious years. The current estimate for the England, outside of Maine, totalling ed force, gets a place in this story, be tember itself, the net operating, in damage to crops. United States cotton is for a crop 2,110,000 barrels as estimated Nov. come of the Boston and Maine de The New England hay crop was 11.3% greater than the heavy 1925 1st, compared with 2,064,000 barrels cause, if he had not made Stott's ac creased to $1,251,158 from $1,488,042 about 5 % smaller than in 1925 but crop and 55.6% above the five year last year. Low prices are leading to quaintance the Englishman probably in September a year ago, while for 3% above average while the United average. Flaxseed production is ma close grading and more of the crop never would have made his strike. the New York, New Haven and Hart The Thompsonville States hay crop was 4% less than a terially less than a year ago but is may be kept on the farm than usual. McKenna made his way up to Bark- ford, it increased from $2,405,711 for year ago. Both hay and pasture land somewhat above the average. erville, the headquarters of the Cari the month last year to $2,472,398 this War Over, But Red Cross boo miners and after a week of trying year. to drink the hardened miners under For the nine months under consid Hardware Company Nurses Are Ever On Duty the table, he decided to seek a quieter eration, the Boston and Maine oper ating revenues totaled $60,783,602, of 112-114 MAIN STREET spot. He ran into Stott, who told him which $38,115,223 was from freight Has the romantic picture of the Red of the quietude around Eight-Mile lake and $15,417,916 from passenger, and Cross Nurse faded with the war days? where the lisli bit well. the operating expenses totaled $45,- Modern Conveniences It has been more than 12 years since Find Gold Near Camp. 983,189. For the corresponding per A week in the new atmosphere was iod a year ago, the operating rev that first contingent of brave women enue totaled $60,651,896, of which to go to the war zone sailed from enough for the young Irishman to throw off the effect of his drinking $37,872,679 was from freight and $15,- The modern housewife thinks always of America to make an undying record 428,875 from passenger revenue, and of service behind every battle front. bout and give liirn his fill of fishing. the operating expenses amounted to beautifying her home and equipping it For an answer to their whereabouts •He decided lie would do some pi'ospect- $47,372,664. ing. lie did not know how to go with the utmost in modern conveniences. today, it is only necessary to refer to The New York, New Haven and ] any large disaster o£ recent years in about it and Stott, a window dresser, Hartford operating revenue for the Forbes & Wallace, Inc. One of these items would save work and which the Red Cross rendered relief. could give him little assistance. So nine month period this year totaled Pat deckled to start right at the camp. $99,935,276, of which $51,094,086 was please her: | Wherever there was injury and suf- from freight and $37,604,064 from Store Hours: Daily 9:00 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Saturdays to 6:00 P. M. | fering the Red Cross nurse will be He dug a hole in front of the tent and washed the dirt in the brook passenger, compared with a total rev ! found to have been on active duty. enue of $97,889,839, of which $50,- "Telephone Cabinet," "Built-in Combin J These nurses are enrolled under the which ran by. Presently he discovered 135,407 was from freight and $37,- nuggets in the bottom of his pan, even ation Ironing Board and Breakfast ! American Red Cross as a reserve of 126,803 from passenger, and total Chases' Velmo j the Army, Navv and U. S. Public though practical miners said forma expenses of $72,791,909 for the first tion of the ground barred gold. Yet Table," "Disappearing Bath Room Seat," Health Service, at all times ready to nine months last year. the partners turned up gold nuggets "Folding Breakfast Table," "Medicine serve in war or peace. This reserve : of Red Cross nurses aggregates 43.oUu whenever they felt like panning'a bar- rowful. Occasionally they went out, Double Wool Motor Cabinet," and "Combination Screen and women who have met the highest j fished a day or two and replenished : standard in the nursing profession. Storm Door." their pokes for months at a time. | The Roll Call for membership in the $2700 Even then the scientists wouldn't ! Red Cross this year is November 11 $800 cash buys this 4-room Robes, $6.50 ;ii gold there in paying quan- j to 25, when the American people was bungalow located on Woodlawn j identify themselves with the broad i s. Eventually Stott became dis- Avenue, 200 feet from Enfield l u tened and sold his share in the St. Gas, water, lights, sewer, Here is one of those dependable qual Enfield Lumber and ! services of the organization by .iolning lot 50x150. House newly paint j its ranks < i:;im to Billy Ogden, an old-time pros- l < tor, for $600. ed and in perfect condition. ities and values that you can safely or < igden and McKenna worked their der by mail. Coal Company Join the Red Cross November 11 to c!:;:iu for a while and when a Minne apolis man named Hannah offered Wm. Hyland, Jr. them $16,000 for their property they ENFIELD, CONN. Chases' Velmo All Wool Robes rep Telephones: 21 and 22 j Due to standardization, only twen- grabbed It before the buyer could TELEPHONE 139-3 jty to thirty different types of straw change his mind. Hannah began in resent an unquestioned standard of PROSPECT STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. ,hats are now made in Germany. For- imerly more than two hundred were tensive work on the mine and when quality, and they are made up in full , made. he got through with it he had taken gold to the value of $500,000 from his 70-inch size. claim. Pat Buys a Saloon. Mortgage Loans McKenna took his $8,000 and bought Quickly; Any sums. First, Sec a saloon from a smart business wom ond Mortgage Loans. Improv Fringed Motor Rugs, $6.50 an. The open-hearted Irishman had ed or Un-improved Real Estate, trusted the woman and she had taken Homes, Apartments, Industrial Advantage of him, stripping the place Properties, Farms, Construction If you prefer the lighter weight, flf nearly everything of value before Loans and Bond Issues. soft shawl rug, this excellent im she turned it over to him. Pat was No delay. Rapid Service. Any White Oak Coal not a success as a saloonkeeper and section U. S. A. or Canada. In ported wool quality in 60x70 inch the business deteriorated to such an quiries invited from Banks, extent that he, too, was soon out in Bankers, Trust Companies, Cor size, with fringe is one of the best Let Us Show You Ho
the advertising signs there can theW is Philip A. Goldstein, whose The Thompsonville no reasonable excuse, for their, ex last name h&is been changed to Gore. istence on the street in such unadorn- Local News Notes Mro.-Hermit'Vf.. Alien of„Hazafrf-' •p'- Press ^fflg ing numbers. Their advertising val ville i-enderedtendierea severalseveral,vocal vocal selection^selections, Published Thursdays by ue is of very uncertain quality and at the regular meeting of the Wom A REAL the nominal rental which the proper Several from this village are plan an's Club of Somers whidi was held mmmsm THE ADVANCE PRINTING AND this afternoon in the home of Mrs. JOY FOR |p PUBLISHING COMPANY ty owners receive from them makes ning on attending the entertainment t, *. v* a,, no real addition to the annual income. and dance to be given in Suffield Erhest S. Filler in that place. M •^2,7-29 High St., Thompsonville, Ct. town hall next Tuesday evening un The special, meeting of the Enfield Telephone No. 50. : • , Apparently, however, there is no hope of any improvement in the, situation, der the auspices of the young ladies Visiting Nur^e Association, called for WE MAGEE OXFORD liifllll of Sacred Heart Church in that place. Tuesday evening, was postponed to PHILIP J. SULLIVAN « » but very possibly it will grow worse, The entertainment program will in this evening and will be held at the RANGE will cook and &. . W Editor and Business Manager until the state beautification plan will clude talent from this village, Bris home of Mrs. Mark W. Bushnell on f Telephone No. 95-2. have been extended to the point where tol, Broad Brook, Hartford, Windsor Pearl street, at 7:30 o'clock., Business bake better and will con it will arbitrarily include the elim Locks and Suffield. Sweet cider and of importance will be transacted. sume approximately one-1.. Sintered at the Post Office, Thomp- inating of these unsightly and beauty home-made doughnuts will be on sale.' third less fuel than any onville, Conn, as second class mat- destroying objects. Past experience The public whist party scheduled ccr* has proved that appealing to the for Tuesday evening, Nov. 9th by the other range you can buy. All communications should be ad property owners along the highway Pythian Sisters was postponed on ac Shown in black with double dressed to The Thompsonville Press. would be vain. count of the severe storm until Tues Office: 27-29 High Street. • day eveniiig, Nov. 23rd. It will be Classified high shelf, made also in held in Odd Fellows' Hall on High CAUSE FOR COMPLAINT street, and card playing will begin at gray porcela finish with ON THE DECLINE 8:15 P. M. Advertising polished top. A range of Few incidents that have occurred The members of Primrose Camp, super excellence—built on Just now the so-called civic boost- in the town have occasioned the com Royal Neighbors of America, are ar Classified Advertising; mast here ing bodies appear to be having a plaint which has arisen in connection ranging for a social time to be held after be paid for in advance, in. the' most modern lines— on Dec. 22nd, at which a turkey will accordance with newspaper rules rather hard time of it. Reorganiza- j w;th the despoiling which the lawn full 20 inch oven, large fire tion, restatement of purpose, revamp-1 ; f t of the new high school re- be awarded to the holder of the lucky and regulations. n ron ticket. Persons desiring tickets for box, ample flue surface. ing of policies and divers other re-1 cejvecj during the night session of the same can secure them from Miss forms are being demanded within and \ t]iat institution which was held Ed- Mary O'Connor, recorder. Simplicity and efficiency without these organizations. Hart-1 ucatjon Week. Citizens by the score The Armistice night dance given in FOE SALE are featured in this range. ford, New Britain, and several other (who have viewed the manner in which the auditorium of the Enfield High FOR SALE—300 barrels of Apples; Can be fitted with Tea cities in the state have been the scene | this reCently graded land was wan- School last Thursday evening, by Greenings, Hubbard None Such, of some stormy sessions over the j tonly destroyed by automobiles and Horace J. Tanguay Post, American Baldwins and other varieties. Any Shelf, Single High or the manner in which their Chambers of busses on that occasion have been Legion, was largely attended and a quantity.; Priced to sell. Also Hub Double High Shelf, also the Commerce have been operating. And unsparing in their criticism. The social as well as financial success: bard Squash and Pumpkins. Lin now our neighbor to the north beyond The hall decorations and music were den S. Abbe, • Hazardvi'.le, Tele- following; attachments:— tendency has been to blame the school a pleasing feature. Entertainment phone 179-5. d31 the state line, has come into the lime authorities for not having the place numbers and the serving of refresh End gas oven with Broiler, light on this question also. All this properly posted or the place policed ments interspersed the dance pro FOR SALE—Two Work Horses, 7 End Electric Oven with hubbub must be looked upon with a for that, particular evening. They gram. and 8 years old. Also 25 ton of certain amount of satisfaction by the , Among the. twenty-eight applicants fresh baled hay. Must sell. Tele- Broiler, large copper lined knew, so their critics aver, that ap phone 137-21 Thompsonville. d30 local civic body in the knowledge that proximately $3,000 had been spent in> who have signified their intention to .Reservoir. Magee Ranges it is not alone in being the object of grading this ground very recently, take the bar examinations in Hart- FOR SALE—Hand-picked and spray are no higher priced than criticism for various, sins of ommis- and they should have had the fore- ford, Dec.'30 and 31, are two from ed apples, by the barrel; and also sion and commission. Inactivity, fail- | sight to know that it was unfit to Thompsonville, Philip A. Gore, for Quinces by the basket. Inquire of ordinary ranges, and are merly Philip A. Goldstein, and Paul M. H. Westhoff, Enfield Street, sold on the most liberal ure to function when the opportunity |drive over lor park on, both of which Anthony D'Agostino of Cambridge, Telephone 871. tf offers and misdirecting the effort i were likely to be attempted under' formerly of this village. Three of terms, with a plain and when there seems a chance for real i the circumstances. The property dam- the applicants have had their names FOR SALE—Oil Burner, almost new. community service, are some of the j age is considerable, but it is not that changed by court decree, and among Suitable for small furnace or boil far-reaching guarantee. er ;jio electricity needed; no noise. reasons set forth for most of the j which appears to have aroused the Cost $250.00. will sell complete with strictures that are being laid on these public condemnation of the incident tank, etc.; for half price. Phone bodies. The effort'to reform these J as the total disregard of the appear- Legal Notice Thompsonville 418 or Springfield organizations which is being made i ance of the place or the property River 6426. tf elsewhere will be watched with inter- ] value involved. -j Sheriff's Sale On Execution. FOR SALE—Winter Apples, Bald est here. The truth is that the! While censuring the school author- November 9th, 1926. wins and Greenings. Also Conn. amount of work that such a body can J ities, and they are admittedly, - not,, en-„ Taken by virtue of an execution New Laid Fancy Eggs. Marshall accomplish is very limited except it tirely blameless, it might be well for j to me directed, and will be sold at J. Collins, Hazardville, Telephone takes cognizance of the civic prob the public to give some thought to Public Vendue to the highest bidder, 179-2. d32 lems and questions of that character the responsibility of the motorists at the store of Clark L. Hamilton, 36 FOR SALE—Household furniture, in which arise in a community. who were actually guilty of causing Pearl Street, Thompsonville, Conn;, cluding kitchen stove, chairs, bed There is a feeling in many quarters the damage. They it was who drove fourteen (14) days after date, which room suite, parlor suite, rockers, that the day of such organizations is their cars over the lawn and parked will be on Tuesday. November 23rd, sideboard and carpets. Mrs. Julia about spent. We appear to have!them on it, some of them so snugly 1926 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to Ferguson, Pleasant Street. d30 id onltw tw Most1® y S* .execution and my fees passed the "babbiting" period and on j that they had to be hauled out thereon, the following described prop- the whole the amount of real good j of them were there in connection with ! erty, to wit: FOR RENT that boosting of this character does j the schpol exercises, thereby indicat- j 330 pkgs. of assorted cereals, 21 TO RENT—Four room tenement. a community is questionable. It | ing their interest in school matters.! bottles catsup, 92 bottles olives, 131 $18.00. Inquire of J. Provencher.j would be idle, of course, to insist that i They must have, therefore, been fam- j bottles jam, 63 bottles pickles, 10 Telephone 667-2. d30 these organizations have been wholly i iliar with the condition of the ground, i bottles cherries, 16 bottles con. jelly, useless in the communities. On the]And even though they were not, bottles dressing, 3 cases catsup, TO RENT—6 room tenement. Cor 1 6 bottl es g 1 2 ottle Root ner of Pearl St. and Oak Avenue. contrary they have accomplished con- ' should riot their own intelligence have ?> , 7'nn 5 \i., ° £ ? Extra Choice siderable, but much of their effort has told them that « lawn ®eer extract, 90 bottles flavoring ex- Also 3 room tenement, corner of a lawn is hardly the ; tracts, 40 jars mustard, 12 jars sauce, Prospect and South Sts. Apply to been undoubtedly misdirected, and proper P*«*ce to use for parking pur-jio jars grape juice, 3 jars syrup, 30 L. C. Brainard, 134 Pearl Street, that appears to be the cause of the poses? Whatever can be said of the jars peanut butter, 30 jars olive but Town. tf almost universal demand that their negligence of the school authorities ter, 120 pkgs. assorted teas, 62 pkgs. TO RENT—6 room flat on Mountain policy be changed. They still have in this matter can be said with equal tapioca, 40 pkgs. cream of tartar, 378 View Avenue, steam heat, modern. Turkeys their place in our scheme of things force about those who were really in- Pkgs. assorted spices, 20 pkgs. jelly Garage. Telephone 135. tf but not along the old lines. This is strumental" in -destroying the school* tablets, 134 pkgs. pudding and pie stock, 34 pkgs. cocoa, 62 pkgs. mince TO RENT—Tenement of four rooms. particularly true of the local organ lawn. JPhey were, in fact, guilty of Modern improvements. Telephone ization, which at the present time meat, 26 pkgs. cooking oil, 65 pkgs. AND OTHER THANKS sometnnig more than contributory spaghetti and macaroni, 86 pkgs. of 557-3. , , d30 seems to have gone into a sort of an ; negligence. The incident is deplored cocoanut, 1 box fly swatters, 3 chests eclipse. It could, without being mis TO RENT—Eight Room tenement on from the fact that it is an unneces of tea, 30 lbs. of bulk tea, 24 pkgs. Franklin Terrace. All modern im GIVING FOWLS understood or having its motives sary waste ,of money, but more so of tea, 84 pkgs. coffee, 20 pkgs. dates, provements. Inquire at Sisitzky's questioned in any manner, take a still, that such indifference to the ap 24 pkgs. pop corn, 10 pkgs. cafex, 10 Market, 'Pearl Street. d30 more active part in the solution of pearance of the public property of pkgs. rice, 24 pkgs. corn starch, 52 The Turkeys we have ready for your selection this Thanksgiving the real problems which confront the the town should be indicated by the kgs. raisins, 48 pkgs. jar rubbers, 1 TO RENT—Furnished 5 room flat at ushel of beans, 1 bushel of peas, 2 35 Fairview Ave. Also tenement community. The question of an im action of any of its citizens. There E on High Street and office on Main are the choicest we have ever seen. Plump and meaty, they will proved form of town government, large cheese, 400 fly catchers, 20 jars is ample parking space in the vicin chocolate, 36 jars beef cubes, 1 case Street in the Gorman Block. In roast tender and delicious. Every year we have admittedly the along lines that would insure pro ity of the school, and that motorists, fly tox, 20 hanks clothes line, 50 pkgs. quire M. E. Gorman & Co., Pearl gress and make expansion possible, especially a group which should have clothes pins, 20 pkgs. salt, 30 pkgs. Street. ; d31 best Turkeys in town. Any of our customers will back up this the transportation question, which more than passing interest in school elastic starch, 56 pkgs. baking soda, TO RENT—p4 Room Tenement at No. statement. this body has for some unaccountable property, should leave the place in 24 pkgs. starch, 290 pkgs. soap pow 7 Bartley Avenue; also garage. In- reason repeatedly sidestepped, is now such an unsightly condition, is not ders, 24 pkgs. borax, 30 pkgs. Bon quire No. 6 Bartley Ave. d32 more vital than ever, and unless prop evidence of civic pride or regard for Ami, 30 pkgs. Roxo, 10 pkgs. Scat, If you want something cheaper than a Turkey, order one of our erly regulated will prove a serious town property. It is to be hoped that 32 bottles ammonia, 21 bottles bleach TO RENT—Furnished room with water, 300 lbs. granulated sugar, 521 board. In private home. Inquire menace to the business of the com the regretful affair will be not be re 13 Walnut Street or Telephone Fresh Killed Roasting Roosters at 50c per lb. These Roosters are munity. These and scores of other bars of soap, 1 box prunes, 170 cans peated and that it prove a lesson in assorted fruit, 545 cans assorted fish, 73-5. *d30 internal problems are here and should our attitude towards such things in 190 cans assorted meats, 464 cans of from Grandchamp's Farm on Enfield Street, and will be killed at enlist the interest of this organiza the future. ROOM TO RENT—Steam heated. assorted vegetables, 138 cans assort Call at 18 Church Street. Phone our market next Monday. tion in their solution thereby render- j ed baked beans, 128 cans assorted 119-4. *d30 ing some real community service, soups, 120 cans assorted milk, 40 cans which would serve to abate the crit RESOLUTIONS assorted syrup, 15 cans Snowdrift, 16 TO RENT—7 room apartment, for icism it is receiving at the present cans sauce, 22 jars pickles, 34 lbs. merly occupied by Dr. Gibbs. Re We will also have the following for Thanksgiving: Walnuts from time. Resolutions On the Death sugar, 170 pkgs. toilet paper, 70 pkgs, cently remodeled. Apply Phone Of shoe polish, 20 pkgs. stove polish, 32 56-5. tf Sorento, Italy; Fancy Italian Walnuts from Calabria; Dates from Timothy J. McDonnell. pkgs. tooth :picks, 132 pkgs. matches, TO RENT—Five room steam heated Mespotamia; Grapefruit from Porta Rico, and scores of other table THE KIND THAT IS NEEDED 60 pkgs. borax powder, 30 pkgs. of tenement. Apply 80 Pearl Street, HERE At a meeting of Washington Irv Con. lye, 15 pkgs. chlorine lime, 45 Town. tf delicacies for the holiday. ing Council, No. 50, Knights of 'Co pkgs. of crackers, 9 pkgs. flour, 12 TO RENT—Five room single house. While we are not fortunate enough lumbus, held Sunday evening, Nov. bottles of blueing, 12 bottles sulpho- 14th, the following resolutions were napthol, 20 jars fruit and vegetables, Apply 80 Pearl Street. tf to be one of the towns included in 6 jars tongue, 6 jars creto, 30 can the initial highway beautification pro unanimously adopted: TO RENT—One four and one five- Whereas, The angel of death has openers, 3 cartons fly paper, 45 car room apartment. Steam heat and gram, and do not find any portion of once again entered our ranks and re tons cookies, 33 cases assorted vege furnished. < Rent reasonable. Ap our approximately seven miles of moved therefrom our much esteemed tables, 6 cases pork and beans, 38 ply Block's Garage, Enfield Street, JOSEPH BONELU state highway listed among the names Brother, Timothy J. McDonnell. cases fruit jars, 1 case of raisins, 2 Telephone 307. tf of the towns to be benefited by this While we deeply regret the passing cases cocoanut, 1 case crackers, 3-4 of Brother McDonnell we realize that case lunch paper, 2 cases of bottled pO RENT—Garage at 15 Martin 49 Church Street Phone 290 Thompsonville, Ct. movement at the outset, we are nev Avenue (off Franklin St.) Tele ertheless heartily in accord with the we must bow our heads in humble vinegar, 1 case sauce, 1 case of soap resignation and submission to the powder, 1 case Fab, 1-2 case Ivory phone 208-551. tf movement. On most of the state soap, 1-2 case borax, 1 case fly tox, highway which runs through our town Divine Will of Him, who, in His all wise decree appoints, grants and case bleach water, 6 five-lb. cans the systematic beautification as plan measures the length of all our days. of corned beef, 4000 paper bags, 1% ned and being carried out by the Resolved, That our Council deeply rolls wrapping paper, 3 spools twine, state highway department is scarce deplores the taking of Brother Mc 20 bags flour, 1-2 bbl. vinegar, 5 gal ly necessary, inasmuch as it consists Donnell. We recall and appreciate lons of molasses, 8 brooms, 15 ten-lb. mainly in the planting of trees. We the efficient and valuable aid given bags of salt, 3-4 bbl. 5-lb. bags of have along our highway an abund by him in all council work committed salt, 3-4 bbl. bulk salt, 25 cases bev to his care and direction- erage bottles, 1 grinding stone, 1 ance of full grown trees which some stove and pipe, 1 meat box, 1 refrig one had the foresight to pliant years Brother McDonnell was a Knight of practical worth and a whole soul- erator, 3 spring scales, 1 moat slicer, 'MUMS ago. True, the policy of replacement ed jovial and loyal companion as 1 electric coffee grinder, 1 electric; has not been carried out as consist those who enjoyed the circle of his meat grinder, 1 cash register, 3 pap?" ently as it might, so that there are friendship can lovingly attest. . er holders, 2 bag holders, 1 cheese BIG AND UTTLE i a few gaps in this attractive road Resolved, That the sympathy 61 box, 1 McKaskey register, 6 tea can-; side adornment. With these: excep this Council be extended to the fam nisters, 2 display racks, 1 desk,r I1 MANY COLORS tions, therefore, it is not the present ily of our deceased Brother., These meat block, 2 work benches, 1 cheesG' resolutions be placed, on the records cutter, 5 counters, 1 10-ft. show case£ plan which is required here. But this 1 lot meat tools, 1 clock, 1 windov" Everybody wants some 'Mums for is not to be understood as intimating of the Council and "our Charter be draped in mourning for a period of awning, 1 touring car. Also $68;8 Thanksgiving decoration for .they that no movement of this character thirty days. in lawful money. is necessary here. We are, a,s a mat EDWARD J. CASEY, Dated at Thompsonville, Conn., tihi are the proper flowers to; use. Our ter of fact, badly in need of an en RUDOLPH BRISSETTE, 9th day of November, A. D., 1926 display comprises a wonderful ar deavor of this kind but more in the CHARLES G. BLANEY, M. E. BRbDRICK. \ form of eliminating than adding. , Committee, .on .Resolutions Constable. | ray of both plants and cut blos When the highway department' will ir?—-—(,/.:: t\—r. he cloaked with authority to elimin J soms, reasonably priced. ' ate the hideous billboard and un ^ Legal Notice * Legal Notice sightly shacks that are marring the 'Mums, $3.00 to $6.00 per dozen. beauty of our highways, no section Order of Notice. Sheriff's Sale On Executio:ioi| Nellie E. (Lulrum) Robbins . Pompons, $1.25 per bunch. of the state will be more fitted for ,,' ;•' VS. November 6th, 1926fc the inaugurating of this movement George E. Robbins. Taken by virtue of an execution r Carnations, $1.25 per dozen. than the seven miles of road under SUPERIOR COURT, State of Con me directed, and will be sold at Pijb-^ Roses, $1.50 to $3.50 per dozen. iti supervision which runs through necticut, County of Hartford, the lie Vendue to the highest bidder,-afo v tliis town. No thoroughfare needs 8th day of November, 1926. the warehouse of M. E. Brodrick, 121 such an undertaking more than our Upon • complaint in said cause Pearl Street, Thompsonville, Coitn.t f 1 own Enfield Street. For natural brought to said Court at Hartford in fourteen days after date, which wilt EXTRA HOLIDAY VALUE! beauty, few sections of any highway said County, on the first Tuesday of be on Saturday, November 20, 192# December, 1926,. claiming . a divorce, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to sat int the state can compare with it, and isfy said execution Alid my fees there-l yet this beauty continues to be mar custody of adopted child, it Appearing to and being found by the subscrib on, the following described property| red each year with a steadily increas ing authority; that the whereabouts to wit: } f ing number of advertising signs and of the defendant;is "Unknown to the One Steam Clothes Pressing t | stands for commercial purposes. plaintiff. v Machine and attachments. \ I NEXT IffEK Softie of these business stands are, of Ordered, That notice of the insti One Electric Flat Iron. j cotorse, a reasonable necessity, and tution and pendency of said com One Singer Sewing Machine. plaint £hall be given the defendant One Eight Foot Counter. ; many of them are so constructed as One Draper's Form. not to be out of harmony with the by publishing this < order in The Thompsonville Press, a newspaper One Desk. surroundings to any appreciable de One Lot of Thread. :: gree. But manjt of them are a hid published in ThomtfSgnville, once a .":ciJ % A pfejb few- fwo-spccessife week* 'cftitt- - Dated at Thompsonville, Conn., this' J; i .u eous blot on the landscape and hayife ml»nd^^-or^«b^Nov.-'llf K26. .0th jtay of November, A. D., 1926. disgusted the lovers of this fine old* AYMOND G. CALNEN, M. E. BRODRICK. | ; M PEARUSTRE THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. street for a numl" " — iiaajSiWiiSmm?, •xttdotoBgtiP Htynmui. j mssmmmm Maui mmm mm THE THQMPSONVILLE ggSgg, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER-AS. 4936
artictes^^aHitaW^iaK^GbjJifil^fcvgiftfir for the past typ months ,is shpwjpg service. Church School at 12, Junior, j New York City last Saturday, at'awarded the title of Miss American •' aprons, . dolls, handkerchiefs and ;a marked improvement thig week ana League at 6, and JEpworth League "at • which more than 75,000 were present, j Legion._ Therm"~ judge'~J~ was Charles ^ . greeting cards will be for sale. Mrs. hopes to be able to return, to her dut 6:15. At the; 7 'PiVM< service, Miss During his week-end stay in New I Sheldon, New York artist. Miss JacJp f Eugene Martin is chairman a£ the ies Jask principal of the Center School Ether Grenraon, deaconess from Prov York City, Mr. Ferguson was a guest jowicz was the recipient of $50 in • committee' in" charge, and he*, assist jafter ifoanks#vingilThid will be very idence, will speak. A collection will of former classmates at the school, jgold, a large arm bouquet of chr$-f ants are Mr&. Thomas Meginia,* Mrs. pleasant news for het..wide circle of, be taken. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pratt of St.; santhemujhs and a five-pound box -•'•M Prank A. Stuart^ Miss M. Louise friends. ' Mrs. John Whitehead has returned Rosaire, and Mr. and Mrs. Pierre | candy, Morrison, Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. The many friends of Mrs. Thomas to her home on South River street Comdon of Victoriaville, Canada, were Mrs. Edith Toon, wife of Williai^f fe® H 1 1 Mrs T eodore '•*:*''J. P. McKenna of Windsor Locks of his car. Dr. Stein was called and Sidney 2i r ',. ^ i Richert Clee of Spring street, who fell and after a five and one-half months' trip in town to attend the funeral of Mrs. Toon, who has conducted a restaur- * IfP was hit by a Ford sedan driven by after administering medical treatment ?. ^rs< William C. Fuge. The pub- broke her hip a week ago Tuesday through England, Ireland and Scot Hubert Frigon, sister of Mrs. Pratt ant and private boarding house ol are and who is at the Wesson Memorial land. Leo Lajoie of this village, near Grape Mr. McKenna was taken to his home. mi cordially . invited to attend. and Mrs. Comdon. Enfield street for the past two yean ••?!8 ISfci£.V'-v V- Brook on Enfield street, Tuesday ev After an investigation by Patrolman „ T1*e regular Monthly Well Child Hospital in Springfield ks the result A dance will be given Saturday ev Thieves gained entrance by prying sailed Friday for an extended visl ^ r ening, and received a fracture of the William J. Fleming, Lajoie was not Conference was held in the Town of the accident, will be felad to learn ening, Nov. 20th, in Higgins' School jthe lock on the main door to the to her native home in Wales to visft Jtj left leg and a gash on the back of held responsible for the accident. Building yesterday afternoon. There that she is improving and may be Auditox-ium, for the benefit of L'as relatives. ^ w as a I garage of Louis Halbwachs on North the head. Mr. Lajoie was driving The Ladies' Aid Society of St. An- J. very encouraging attendance able to be brought to the home *of sumption Society of this village. A j Main street last Thursday night, and A two nights' minstrel show wifl north on Enfield, street and he notic drew's Episcopal Church will'conduct of mothers and children and several her daughter, Mrs. Claus Abraham- good time and good music is assured. i got away with fifteen automobile be given in the parish auditorium of --wis ed the man walking ahead of him on a sale in the vacant store in the Bar- new cases were 'brought jn. son on John street sometime next Dancing will begin at 8 o clock. |tires and other goods. It is thought All Saints' Church in Somersville, to? the road. He sounded his horn and lonian block on Pearl street tomorrow J. Arthur Townson of Philadelphia, weeks A holiday wedding of interest will j the same parties endeavored to pry morrow and Saturday evenings fe$ brought his car almost to a stop, but I afternoon, opening at 2:00 o'clock. who was in town to attend the funer The Woman's Missionary society take place next Monday morning' at j the lock on the door of the Enfield the benefit of the church. al of his father, Philip Townscn, of the United Presbyterian Church McKenna staggered directly in front Home-niade food and candy, fancy 9 o'clock in St. Patrick's Church when | Motor Company on Enfield street, of At a largely^ attended meeting of Monday afternoon, remained for a will meet at the home of Miss Jennie Miss Beatrice White, daughter of which Abe Sisisky is proprietor, but the* Squa're 'lub"of" the"Masonic6Or few days' visit with his sister, Mrs. M. Pickens on Church street tomor j "c Stephen H. Bodley of Russell street. row evening at 7:30 o'clock. A fea Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. White of (the intruders were apparently scared
We wish to thank all those who in PEARL CONTEST any way helped to lessen our sorrow in the recent loss of our beloved wife and mother. We especially thank We Will Allow You Seven those who sent the beautiful floral A Challenge To Your Eyes and Skill tributes, cards of condolence and spir itual bouquets. HUBERT FRIGON Dollars and Fifty Cents and family. Win A $50 Bluebird Pearl Necklace FREE! Card of Thanks For your old, worn-out, bothersome range toward the purchase price of a Clark Jewel Cabinet Range equip We wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors whose sym ped with Lorain Regulator. We make this offer to help Test your eyes, skill and good pathy was so kindly extended in our you place a Modern Gas Range in your kitchen. Your recent bereavement, in the loss of Valuable judgment in distinguishing the our beloved husband, father and old range is of no value to us. difference between the very costly Gen brother. We would especially thank Prizes! those who sent the beautiful floral uine Pearl and the inexpensive Bluebird tributes and spiritual bouquets, and each and every one who by word or 1st Prize: Pearl. deed sought to lesson suffering and For Your Gift List sorrow. We assure all that we deep ly appreciate the kindnesses shown. ELECTRIC TOASTERS, a practical gift for every home $3.75 and up Bluebird Pearl Look at the special display of Mrs. .Matthew Dunne and ELECTRIC FLAT IRONS, every family can find use for a couple of Elec Necklace family, Thomas E. Dunne. tric Flatirons, priced at $4.50 and up Bluebird Pearls now in our win- • % — "I, 2nd Prize: " r SILK SHADE TABLE LAMPS, always acceptable. A Miller Lamp that ; dows; particularly note the exhibition favorably compares with much higher priced lamps, special at $12.50 v case of 99 Bluebird Pearls and one gen ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS, coffee percolated electrically right at your Bluebird Peari uine pearl; examine the Bluebird Pearls breakfast table. Priced at $7.50 and up Necklace and the Genuine Pearls in our stock—take" ELECTRIC WAFFLE IRONS, for that dainty lunch. Waffles baked on , • 3rd Prize? as mych time as you wish to study and an Electric Waffle Iron are delicious. Priced at-.. $9.00 and up compare them carefully. ELECTRIC GRILLS, that intimate luncheon. You can prepare appetiz $10.00 ing luncheons for a few friends with the aid of an Electric Grill. They Bluebird Pearl are priced at $11.00 and up Necklace Then write a few words explain- , ing how Genuine Pearls differ Our Cj^tni^g Club The judges will award from,Bluebird Pearls. Simple! Of course, F!or 1;926 Closed the THE CHIP-IN GIFTS the prizes (on 'the merits the better your explanation, the better 1 — fh ii\ Useful Gifts That Bring Remembrance Every Day In the Year. of , your comments. In case of tie, identical •'your chances of winning the First'Prize Weefc of Nov. 15th. HOOVER CLEANER—One should be in every home. awards will be made to ,: .of a wonderful $50 Bluebird Pearl Neck- EASY WASHER—Makes wash day really "Easy." tying, contestants. . , . , la<;e free. .'-hiSiaJte your last pay- FRIGIDAIRE—Clean, economical refrigeration the year around. \ nients and receive a From November 18th to the 27th, Inclusive! • full paid check for i Christmas. „ . , , Contest Open To Everybody—No Obligation! I In To4^^~To\i>May Win the $50 Prize fe Open Every Saturday Ev Telephone 300 Telephone 300 ening From 6:30 to 8:30. The Thompsonville The Northern Connecticut -W;' 12 Pearl Street,7, TEompsoiiville, Conn. Trust €o. W.okt il-Tkoinpi^yillt,1 iCdnh. Power Company mmmmm tax THE THOMPSONYHiLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1926
purse of silver and other gifts. Eagan; financial secretary, Thomas his sister, Mrs. John F. Flynn, who Miss Muriel R. Reid, daughter of P. Noonan; •: treasurer, Bernard V. summoned medical aid, but nothing Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Reid of Day Keevers; sergeant-at-arms, Daniel J. could be done to revive him. He was ;'V v.- & Avenue, a senior at Mount Holyoke Griffin; sentinel, Eugene A. Hayes; the son of John Spader, born here College, came here Friday to observe chairman standing committee, Char in 1863 and had spent all his life in Your Earning Power J her 21st birthday. A birthday party les A. Norris; chaplain, Rev. George this village. was held and among those attending M. Grady. were the Misses Edith Adams and Euclid Lodge, A. F. & A. M., re cannot last always—keep time to see what action the town Rena Baker of Albany, Ruth Griffin ceived a visit Monday night from ^SOMERS NUFFIELD would take regarding fire protection of North Tonawanda, Catherine Si District Deputy Norman C. Stevens € this thought before you for the town. George A. Peckham mon of Toledo and Dorothy Novelles of Hartford, mayor of that city, who Mrs. Betsey Ann Kibbe, 99, widow and a Savings Account' mi. wj~ * ;= rtiannincr was chosen moderator with Clifford of Haverstraw, N. Y., ail classmates made his official visit for the Grand * The Wide Awake Club is planning R pr.Qr &g derk The committee> of Charles Kibbe and a resident of at Mount Molyoke. Lodge of the state. Following the Somers for many years, died late Sat will be your logical de for its second o i,„m„ nf which consisted of J. Edgar Phelps, Miss Elsie M. McGlew, daughter of meeting the annual session of the urday night at her home. She was •;the early winter-at the home tf Mn. Geo F. King) Arthur N Beach and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGlew of Haw- Masonic Building Association took fense when earning pow Peckham n Hastmgs Hl11 born in Hampden, January 2, 1827, a ° the cnairmen of both the village com- ley, Mass., became the bride of War placfc. Reports for the year were pre daughter of Barton and Electa er decreases. miJ tT' • • tu0 raittee and the board of selectmen, ren D. McCann, manager of the poul sented and officers elected.. Supper (Leach) Bradway. Following her e me try department of the Hendee Hill preceded the business meeting. The T-First ^ Congregationaln° fAnni ChurchrVmrpVi mptmet on reportedr , that their committeesvstem had pvi Speed On Your »Announcing Out-of-Town Calls OSED A-16-15 & OU can now ask for any telephone v' 'i qwo c number in the state—and four out Y of five times the toll operator will Mw DeLuxelypes complete the connection while you hold \ ... .. -..VOtfft the line. This rapid service also applies Buick Thermostatic Control ^ —~ unparalleled in elegance and luxury to numerous points outside the state to provides smooth Engine Performance which there are direct wires. Continuing its many ^triumphs of holstery—body hardware of period at O°or 90% the shade -* 1926, Oakland announces two su design—garnish rails and steering The element of speed grows increas perbly smart body types—the DeLuxe wheels of rich American walnut- ingly important in meeting the demands Thermostatic Circulation Control is a new Coupe and the DeLuxe Landau Sedan nickeled radiator—bumpers and rear of the business world. The telephone is reason why the Buick engine is so easy to start on the famous Pontiac Six Chassis. vision mirror—such are the more im playing a real part in filling this need and so pleasant to drive, in all kinds of weather. These were developed to meet the portant touches of distinction which for speed in American business. Hand lift the new Pontiac Sixes to the very insistent demand for an inexpensive in hand with speed of communication Summer conditions prevail all year, under the •ix-cylinder car, combining unusual forefront of the most fashionable Buick hood. At 90°, or at zero, this valuable creation of the day. goes toll telephone service. power, speed and stamina with a rare «• . «v Buick improvement reduces the warming-up- \" degree of distinctive beauty and You will find these new Pontiac Six Are you taking advantage of the fast period to less than three minutes! t-- elegance. DeLuxe Types well worth a special service? If not, you will enjoy finding Fenders as well as body, hood, lamps visit to our showrooms. Prices only that you can make calls to out-of-town For this,and many other vital reasons,the 1927 and top in modish Peter Pan Blue slightly higher than standard types— points practically as quickly as to the Buick is the Geatest Ever Built. The engine is 6: Duco. Artillery wheels in natural DeLuxe Coupe, $895; DeLuxe La office across the street. vibrationless beyond belief. Drive it and see wood—special luxurious mohair up dau Sedan, $975. what that means. i Pontiac Six, $825 to $975. Oakland Six, companion to Pontiac Six. $1025 to $1295. 1 . ' All price* at factory. Easy to pay on die liberal Qeneral Motor* Than* Payment Put*. 'fh. ' "&V. THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY - THE GREATT:STBUICKEVERBUII:r Oakland and Pontiac Sales and Service BELL SYSTEM One Policy • One System • Universal Str*tc$ ENFIELD MOTOR CO. PONT SIX Buick Sales and Service 152 ENFIELD STREET iV . TELEPHONE 164 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. SB : -:J.. •• • ••: >•- ,'.v >1 - - ' "-v >!<••< - *• > ' '•Sf;v-ij'.vv; a.: ^ V.. 'C'VH-' «;®n y ^ -*&Tf?9fyi+'-x J - 0:S- !§sf;!-r if : IVv THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, N0VEMBl^ftl^iHs' ^ " increased by 3,000 since 1920. In the same period the number of supervis Austrians Use' Sirens they believed that it was worked by NEW YORK CITY ors has increased from 1,197 to 1,993, LEGISLATION FLORIDA LEADS agencies, human and unseen to the -t* and the numbed of chief operators to Filibuster in Diet STRIKING PROOF eye. -r";*^Si>f!S NEARLY DOUBLES from 371 to 622, while the total num London.—Members of the opposi When the telephone was exhibited f-&l ber of telephones in service in the ON STOP LIGHTS RELIEF RECORDS tion in Parliament are envying the OF ADVANCES IN at the Centennial Exposition, it first Sll, Greater City has risen from 856,353 ingenuity of the Social Democratic occupied an inconspicuous place in the TELEPHONE USE to 1,443,346. In 1920 there were 72 members of the Styrlan diet, In Aus gallery, but later was removed to a central offices in the Greater City to TO BE REQUESTED Heads Major Disasters of 1926. position on the main floor of the take care of this service. Today tria, who have evolved a method at TELEPHONE ART Main Building. Illustrative of the there .are 134 central offices (physi Red Cross Active in 62 filibustering far surpassing the old- j great strides which the telephone has |®§i?ff Total 'of Incoming cal) and, in addition, 28 machine State Motor Vehicle De fashioned device of delivering long-1 Telephones at Two Phil- made since that time is the fact that Made In City Daily, Is switching offices. It is significant Emergencies in Year. winded orations. Determined to frus-1 - - - - at the Sesqui-Centennial celebration th&t in spite of the fact that 28 such partment Will Ask the trate the election of Dr. Anton Rln- adelphia Expositions, the American Telephone and Tele Now Well Over the 8,- offices have been established since General Assembly To telen as governor of the province, the Fifty Years Apart, Are graph. Company has a large exhibit, i - " 000,000 Mark. 1920, the actual number of telephone ALSO SERVES FOREIGN LANDS Social Democrats appeared in parlia including its own theatre, at which it operators employed has risen by over Make Use of Them One ment armed wifh storage batteries is showing the advances" made in the 3,000. Contrasted. art of telephony and is featuring a \ The extent to which the use of the This great growth in telephone of Car Requirements. and phonographs. film of talking motion pictures. telephone has grown in New York traffic has not been confined to the Preparedness to Cope with Great They connected the batteries with At the Centennial Exposition in sirens, whistles, trumpets • i City is shown by the enormous in borough of Manhattan alone. Brook Since the issuance of the state mot Disturbances Gives Good and other Philadelphia in 1876, one of the most To awaken interest in better elec crease in the number of calls since lyn, the Bronx, Queens and Richmond or vehicle department's October bul wind instruments and turned on the interesting and undoubtedly the most have all shown startling increases, letin on the need of hand signalling current. This cramped the parlia valuable exhibit was the newly in tric lighting of homes in Great Brit 1920. A large increase in the num Results in Action. ain the British Electrical Develop- ber of calls, as compared with a de the originating traffic in the Bronx, by motor vehicle operator^, the de ment's style. Then they set phono vented telephone which was being for example, having risen from 492,- partment has received letters from graphs going, playing different tunes displayed to the public for the first ment Association is conducting a cade or two agOj might be expected, time by Alexander Graham Bell. At - but the fact that the incoming calls, 248 in 1920 to 1,174,965 in 1926 for citizens urging the requirement that Facing one of the largest rehabilita at the same time, whereupon all legis popular contest. The citizen who ar for example, have almost doubled j 4ay' while the incoming traffic all automobiles be equipped with stop the Centennial, however, the telephone lights. tion efforts of its whole history, as a lative business was halted. TheS? was only an exhibit—nothing more. ranges the best lighting system on since 1920 is more or less of a sur- 536,960 in 1920 to 1,- paper is to receive either a fully- -< prise. {400,397 m 1926. "I feel that there are occasions, result of the Florida hurricane, the concerts were kept up for more than At the Sesqui Centennial now in very important ones, when there is a week, keeping a regular schedule progress in Philadelphia, the tele equipped electric home or 2,000 At that time the total number of I American Red Cross already had be pounds Sterling. A similar contest 1 originating calls in a day amounted! In a study of the increasing death no time to make a hand signal, when hind it a record of service in 62 dis from 11 in the morning to 8 in the phone is really the nerve center of the exposition. Every building is was operated in the United States by to 4,265,932 for the month of April,! rate due to automobile operation in one hand will be steering, one hand asters at home, up to the close of evening, with short intervals for putting on the emergency brake, and making use of its service. The giant The Society for Electrical Develop while six years later the number had j the United States a committee of the the fiscal year, June 30, 1926. meals. ment two years ago and an electric risen to 6,994,864. For the busiest j national conference on street and the feet engaged in stopping the car," stadium, with a seating capacity of writes a Darien man. "The occasion When the hurricane struck Florida 100,000 people, is splendidly equipped home was built for the winner, a hour in the day the number of orig- highway safety has estimated that with such devastation and loss of life, Bruin Blocks Traffic Portland, Ore., girl. inating calls has risen from 489,198 i deaths from this cause had exceeded for instant stopping may be due sole with a loud speaker system. Public in 1920 to 797,(334 in 1926. Likewise, ! American army losses in the World ly to the discovery of a bad hole the Red Cross National Headquarters Royalton, Vt.—An automobillst on telephones are to be found every the number of incoming calls has!War. Approximately 165,000 people ahead and traffic preventing one's was just congratulating itself that a the Bethel highway says he had to where, and the thousands of people clearing it. There are many occas year had passed without a major dis stop to avoid colliding with a full-! finding the exposition accept the risen from 4,644,104 as one day's! have lost their lives in this manner (telephone service as a matter of total in 1920 to 8,310,868 for a day's j in the last twenty years, and it was ions when cars dash out of narrow aster within the borders of the coun grown bruin napping in the roadway. side streets with no warning. Again, course, as a part of the general FRESH FLORIDA total in 1926. During the busiest j estimated that, if the present rate try. The destruction in Florida has scheme of things, just as if It had hour of the day the number of in should continue for the next twenty' in crowded traffic, the line will sud ORANGES denly stop ahead, and so on. Cars been tentatively estimated by Direc One effect of making King Albert always existed. coming calls now averages 953,020, years, the death losses from automo tor of Disaster Relief Henry L. Baker, bile operation will be 440,000 people. equipped with stop lights, such as of Belgium, the financial dictator of What a contrast with conditions Fresh Sweet Florida Oranges as compared with only 563,719 in of the American Red Cross, in terms fifty years ago, when there were but 1920. mine, give a warning as soon as the his kingdom for a period of six $3 per box of three hundred foot brake is pushed." of relief work ahead of the organiza months, with full power to legislate two telephones in the entire exposi large size. Sound fruit and sat To take care of this enormous num The salmon industry which once tion and they were exhibits which at isfaction guaranteed or money ber of conversations a total of 15,- The department has replied that it tion. This takes into account all suf by decree measures necessary to save flourished along the Rhine is to be is not trying to put any stop lights the Belgian franc, may be the turn tracted attention because of their back. We pay express charges. 576 telephone operators are employ revived. A new international agree ferers who must be cared for. out of business, but, on the contrary, Careful surveys by experienced au ing over of the telephone and tele- novelty and called forth many quer- A box of these makes an ap ed by the New York Telephone Com ment has been entered into by all "expects and hopes that cars will al graph systems of the country to a |i es ar>d remarks as • to the genuine- preciated Christmas gift. pany alone, the number having been countries along the river. ways be equipped with the best pos thorities place the Injured at 4,000, private company for operation, as is!ness °f the invention. In fact, many sible mechanical signals." What the exclusive of the stricken Gulf Coast being done with the railways. ThislPeoPle believed it was a hoax and it ACME FARMS department wants, it is emphasized, cities of Moorefcaven and Clewiston. measure was specifically mentioned jwas merely a question of tiine before is an adequate hand signal system Of the 1,200 injured sent to Miami when King Albert was given his un-1 the secret would become public as to GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA for supplementary use. It believes hospitals, 500 were suffering with ma usual powers. • |"how the thing' was worked." For that it ought to be obligatory to give jor fractures. In two other eaBt coast hand signals of a certain type, leav communities the injured numbered ing the question as to when those sig- nearly 1,000. The homeless were con- "u1|=\b,%hgrSeStor°Pen t0 "" estimated »..»« Sue* In the October.bulletin, the depart- i figures aketcl1 only vaguely the human ment indicated that a proposal look- aQd material problem which 0,0the ing to such legislation will be laid American Red Cross is still doing its before the session of the Connecticut utmost to, solve. Legislature which is to convene in For comparison the other outstand January. ing recent disaster, the Midwest tor BUSINESS DIRECTORY nado of March 18, 1925, can be de scribed in more detail. In that catas Offers to Flip Coin for trophe the final check showed 800 $5,000; Judge Stops Him dead, 3,000 injured and 6,847 families Milwaukee.—Michael Vasas wanted of approximately 30,000 men, women Wm. Hyland, Jr. to flip a coin for $5,000 In court here, and children rendered homeless. The A FIRM WITH A REPUTATION but the judge overruled him. final relief operations of the Red Vasas Is being sued for divorce. Cross were brought to a close March of doing good work for the past 35 18, 1926, exactly a year from the day •I< Settlement of the estate was being Farms and considered. It was decided that Vasas the tornado struck five states. years can be of much value to you was to get only $5,000 of the prop So terrible did the death and de- Residential in building your monument. erty, which is valued at $40,000. Bfcrutclon impress itself on the experi "Make it $10,000 or nothing," he enced Red Cross forces rushed into Properties said, drawing a coin from his pocket. Florida that Chairman John Barton Thompsonville Monumental Works Payne did not hesitate to call for a "No gambling permitted in this M. J. LIBERTY, Proprietor court," the judge said. Vasas pocketed relief fund from the whole country of ENFIELD ST. his coin and the $5,000 and went $5,000,000. The Red Cross concen OFFICE, 97 Pearl Street TELEPHONE 403-4 PERFECTION trated every resource In trained per Thompsonville, Conn. away. He spied his daughter in a i v, corridor, bent to kiss her and broke sonnel on the stricken region. lain toora j The New Jersey munitions explo sion, in July, while terrible as a spec OJJ I , Heaters. tacle, could not compare with either Cakes, baked by London bakers of these other two disasters in final The Electric Shop For best results use SOCONY KEROSENE with special^ messages in the icing, are j Thompsonville Electric Co. KEROSENE frequently used to patch up lovers' destructiveness. It gave the Red Cross 39 North Main Street STANDARD OIL CO. OF NEW YORK an opportunity for service in which ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS quarrels. Tons of these cakes are Phone 620 Open Evenings Write for booklet • • • 26 Broadway sent each year to South Africa, Aus Red Cross nurses treated 86 injured, All kinds of Electrical Appliances & National Mazda Lamps tralia, Singapore, and other parts of and during the height of the eme* the world. gency fed between 700 and 800 peo RADIO SETS TELEPHONE 524-3 * 77 HIGH STREET - ] pie driven from their homes. More than 400 caees were registered with AND SERVICE the Red Cross after the explosions Ask For a Demonstration [r= for .assistance in regaining their hold Ji/r Economical Transportation on life through rehabilitation work. Name This latter is a regular part of the Red Cross relief operations in all dis Address Brainard-Ahrens, Inc. asters, and means a task continued long after the country has ceased to LARGEST INSURANCE AGENCY IN NORTHERN CONN. think of the occurrence itself. s The year has seen a new measure of disaster relief preparedness inau Sapsuzian & gurated by the Red Cross, under which a trained reserve of medical Simmons "Nothing but Insurance" and other relief experts is constantly SULLIVAN BLOCK on call for any service. This prepar Shffiald Offlc* Thompson villa (Mkc edness justified itself in both the New Phone W. Locks Dir. 222-3 Office Tel. 45-2 Residence 41-1 Jersey explosion, and in the Florida INSURANCE and hurricane. In the latter the Red Cross had at call more than 300 experienced REAL ESTATE disaster workers with a network of NOTARY PUBLIC r prepared Chapters all over the coun try. This preparedness, constantly ALPHONSE TRUDEAU demonstrated, is cited as material as Office Telephone, 294-2 BG*w68yMB surance that the country is better Thompsonville, Conn. GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY, protected today than ever before from Ilia suffering such misfortunes engen CIGARS AND TOBACCO der. 115 High St., Thompsonville, Conn. Telephone 246 Bad as were domestic disasters in both the last fiscal year and recent William J. Mulligan months, some of those abroad in the same time have been comparable, es Attorney At Law pecially a flood in Mexico. Altogether EDWARD LEETE the American Red Cross served in the Thompsonville Office § name of the American people iu more FUNERAL DIRECTOR Powered by a than 15 foreign catastrophes. 27 HIGH STREET ztilkse The Tenth Annual Roll Call for Telephone 50 107 ENFIELD STREET TELEPHONE 1»7 membership to maintain such activi OFFICE 74 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 18# Low Prices/ World Famous Motor ties will be held from November 11 to Hartford Office 25, and ie an opportunity for all to 983 MAIN STREET Embodying the most recent developments in enroll themselves in the American ass* 510 Telephone 2-1412 design and the highest type of quality construc Red Cross. WILLIAM E. SAVAGE gg£-.*645 tion, the Chevrolet motor has won a worldwide General Contractor and Builder reputation for power and economy of operation. Successor to Thomas Savage & Sons is^BS It is the only valve-in-head motor used in a low- C. 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MAIN ST. TELEPHONE CONNECTION chase Certificate " 1245 Main St., Springfield Plan. vided by Chevrolet's famous motor! Enfield Street. ThomDBonville. Conn. L. N. Wiley, D. D. S. THE ENFIELD GARAGE Dental Office EPSTEIN'S EXPRESS Extracting A Specialty Local and Long Distance Furniture and Piano Mtrlaf LOUIS R. HALBWACHS, Prop. TELEPHONE 870 91 Enfield St. Thompsonville Dugan Blaney and Thomas Connor, Salesmen One reason why colored insulators Daily Express—Springfield, Worcester are used on some electric power lines and Boston 41 North Main St. Phone 606 Thompsonville, Ct. is that certain colors make the in- j sulators less conspicuous than white j LONG DISTANCE HAULING porcelain and therefore less likely to S. L. Mitchell STORAGE WAREHOUSE attract the stones and bullets of Offioe Phone 82-5 119 Mnh« fliroat thoughtless passers-by. PL.CMBINCJ AM) HffiATING QUALITY AT LOW COST There are books in the British Mus 49 HIGH STREET House Phone 182 39 Contra! Stmt eum inscribed on oyster shells, bricks, • tiles, bones, ivory, lead, iron, copper, PHONE 196 3 Spfd. 09M, 86 Lyman St. Boston Ofico, 9 Mb 8ft. sheepskin, wood, and palm leaves. J -...A' J.wjs ; v | T • | ^V ^^'^.*.:, :;v ;"~-v;^-.^r ^ ^:--- \'X^';>k.''i-L; T'---'''-^rr.-':-Xit '•?•••'•.• Tvv'"?'> •! •.^"'•;'v'-^VvvV- ••f'.i-:i";' !'V:' ••-• -v •>': ••£•' vVv;,::V::'••'•vW':*.'•••:v EIGHT • THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1926 ___ 78 points while the Hartford team the candidates for their teams. It is per Company of Utah, $52; mortgage did not come within striking distance not expected that the Western New Chas. E. Egner Estate in Agawam, Mass., $110; 10 shares o£ the Grey's goal line. The game England schedule will open before Riverside Park Amusement Company . * while decidedly one-sided, had many the middle of December, as the towns Is Jalued At $79,908 $500, and six shares, Barnsdale Cor SPORTING NOTES spee- ocular features which saved from must have outdoor ice to practice on 18§S: £ poration, $141. Mr. Egner's estate, barir:1: the good sized attendance. It before putting teams on the indoor Local Residents To Receive Bequests which actually is worth approximate rink. Under Will of Late Suffield Resi The Correct Overcoat "{American Legion Bowling League, j aftafi^d Coach Frank Burke an op * * % * * vy ly $90,000 will be divided, according 's- The following is the bowling sched-, portunity to partially expose his bag 4 ; dent Which Was Filed In Probate to his will, in several bequests to ii rr, .i;'! o WMnrnsmm iSle for 1926-1927 in the American of fo£.:ball tricks, and gave the spec "Rockies" Here Next Sunday. Court in Suffield This Week. friends with the bulk of it bequeath Legion Bowling League: Dec. 3, Sail tators a chance to see some clever The fast Rockrimmon eleven of The inventory of the estate of the ed to Mrs. Michael Kinney and Mich ers vs. Artillery; Dec. 7, Infantry vs. footbi; -1 at the hands of the local Springfield will be the opponents of late Charles E. Egner of Suffield, who ael Little, both of Windsor Locks as isii ^Machine Gunners; Dec. 10, Artillery team. Several of these plays were the Greys on the Park Avenue field for many years conducted a conces residuary legatees. $s. Infantry; Dec. 14, Sailors vs. successful and resulted in long runs next Sunday. This game should prove sion at Riverside Park and the East Machine Gunners; Dec. 17, Infantry for touchdowns by the fast backfield one of the most interesting contests ern States Exposition, has been filed , , More length, straight lines, wide of the Greys. Many of them were of the season as the up-the-river Sljf'/K' Vs. Sailors; Dec. 21, Artillery vs. with the Probate Court at Suffield and Machine Gunners; Jan. 7, Sailors vs. original and so deceptive that they team is rated one of the cleverest in shows a value of $79,908.52. Mr. Eg •>' shoulders. The colors are brown,- ; Artillery; Jan. 11, Infantry vs. Mach would undoubtedly have fooled a far and around the City of- Homes. Bill ner, who always had lived in Suffield Odd Bits of News f ine Gunners; Jan. 14, Artillery vs. better aggregation of football play Hunt will blow the whistle at 3 P. and in Windsor Locks, was a cripple gray and blue. . - ! ers than the South Ends. Local foot M. sharp. Infantry; Jan. 18, Sailors vs. Mach * * * * * 1 from his youth. The inventory fol The Electrical Review of London, ine Gunners; Jan. 21, Infantry vs. ball followers are looking forward to lows: House and farm in Boston England, commented recently on the Sailors; Jan. 25, Artillery vs. Mach seeing them tried against a fast and The "Locks" for Thanksgiving Day. Neck, Suffield, $12,000; house and lot fact that there are over 10,000 tele ; We have a great selection to * ine Gunners; Feb. 1, Sailors vs. Ar well trained team. Manager Gregory M. Sapsuzian, Jr. in Miami, Fla., $8000; house and lot phone companies giving service in tillery; Feb. 4, Infantry »vs. Machine 3(1 * * * * has completed arrangements for the in Windsor Locks, $1600; growing the United States, which is more than choose from here. An overcoat Greys-Windsor Locks contest on Gunners; Feb. 8, Artillery vs. Infan Plans For Hockey Team Progressing. crop of tobacco, 10 acres, this year, twice the number of telephone ex Thanksgiving Day. The game will $1000; automobile, $600; horse and for every taste and purse. / try; Feb. 11, Sailors vs. Machine Gun From the interest displayed in the changes to be found in the United ners; Feb. 15, Infantry vs. Sailors; be played on the local grounds and cow, $100; bonds of each of the four Kingdom of Great Britain and North preliminary plans, Thompsonville is will settle a much mooted question as Liberty loans of which Mr. Egner Feb. 18, Artillery vs. Machine Gun certain to be one of the six teams ern Ireland. There are also, in thp ners. to the supremacy of the two teams owned amount to $23",527.75, at the United States, approximately 30,000 $ s|* • # • which will comprise the Western New which has been much discussed all present time; U. S. Treasury savings England Hockey League. The board season. rural telephone lines, operated large Greys 72, South Ends 0. $ * * j|« certificates, $4573; demand note at ly on a co-operative basis, which do of governors of this league will meet Commercial Trust Corporation of not rank as companies. The galloping Greys ran amuck at the Springfield Arena next Sun To Reorganize Hazardville Club. Springfield, $2500; check on hand Edmond Hoy^e, whose name is most with the South Ends of Hartford on day morning at which a constitution The Hazardville Athletic Club will from Springfield firm, $2500; check 120 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. the Park Avenue grounds last Sun for the government of the affairs of attempt a reorganization at a meet from Connecticut Valley Tobacco As freely linked with the words, "accord day afternoon and when the final the league will be adopted and other ing to be held Monday evening, Nov. sociation, pn hand, $278.27; due from ing to," died 157 years ago at the notes of Bill Hunt's whistle sounded necessary plans completed. All the 22nd, at 7:30, at the west room of crops in association, $1915.50; cash age of ninety-seven. His first "Short for the ceasing of hostilities the loc clubs have been invited to come to the Institute. It is the plan of the in banks, $14,260.99; one $250 par Treatise on the Game of Whist . . . " al eleven had rolled up a score of the Arena next Sunday and try out club, if a reorganization is perfected, value Eastern States Exposition gold had a title of no fewer than 125 to raise funds to build suitable club debenture bond; 100 shares Ohio Cop words. rooms on the lot just north of the In stitute which has generously been donated by the owner, Fred J. Thomes for club purposes. It is hoped that SUGGESTIONS FOR all persons interested will attend the meeting. CHRISTMAS GIFTS "Pigs" Attraction At New Shirts Parsons' Next Week That Consider Your Pocketbook and Successful Comedy Produced by John Rayon and Glove Silk Gowns, Vests,, Cos Golden Will Open Week's Engage ment At Hartford Theater, Begin tume Slips and Bloomers. An unusual line ning Next Monday Night. Neckwear of Handkerchiefs in crepe ,de chine, linen, During its forty-one weeks' run at for Swiss and novelties. the Little theater, New York, "Pigs" was frequently cited as an example of clean, wholesome entertainment in the theater that lacked none of the Thanksgiving exhilarating qualities of the salac O' From "T^ 1 • THE MALIA SHOP^E ious farce of the girl-and-music, tir ed-businessman type of play with 55 HIGH STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. which the stage is surfeited. John We have an especially fine assort rie The rumpkin i Golden, producer of "Pigs," has de- ' voted his activities to clean plays for ment of New Shirts and Neckwear the past ten years, but has frequent Thick and spicy, just like mother used to ly stated that the public will not pat- for the holiday. They are attrac jronize the box office simply because make—that's the way we bake our Pump ' a play is clean. It is in the combir. tive in color, durable in material and kin Pies. Phone 82-6 and let us deliver i ation of wholesomeness with spark ) ling: humor, romance and ingenuou in styles that indicate taste in select one or more for the Thanksgiving Dinner. | construction that the elusive elemer Home of Recreation i of public appeal is attained, and th ing them. success of "Lightnin,'" "The First Year," "Seventh Heaven" and th' Special! Large Size Squash j other_ Golden hits seems to prove the For Real Recreation and Healthful producer's contention. "Pigs" comes j to Parsons' Theater, Hartford, for an or Pumpkin Pies, 50c Amusement Drop In At Collins' j engagement beginning Monday even- F. J. Southiere CUSTARD, COCOANUT AND APPLE PIES j itjg next, with Wallace Ford, Una i Merkel, Gertrude Angarde, May 108 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. Light and Dark Fruit Cake, two sizes, 75c and $1.00 Bowling Alleys on Central St. Buckley, George Henry Trader, Phil Regular Supply of Whipped Cream Goods. ip Barrison, Elaine Temple, Emerson (FORMERLY THE CASINO ALLEYS) j Treacy, Frederic Malcolm, and Wil- | liam Fox in the cast. The sale of ; seats for this engagement began this Together with the Bowling and Pool facilities, an ex ' morning. cellent lunch service has been installed and the entire Sullivan's Bread Shoppe interior renovated. It has been transformed into at LOCAL NEWS NOTES 35 Pleasant Street Phone 82-6 Thompsonville, Ct. tractive and inviting amusement quarters and perfect Largely attended funeral services order prevails in the conduct of it. ! were held in St. Patrick's Church on : Saturday morning- for Rocco Spinelli, i who died from injuries received in an COLLINS' LUNCH, BOWLING i automobile accident in East Hartford i last week. Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, AND POOL ROOM | pastor, celebrated the requiem mass. | There were many beautiful floral OLD CASINO BUILDING CENTRAL STREET j tributes. Burial was in St. Patrick's ! cemetery. i Walter P. Schwabe, president and C. ALAIMO CO. | general manager of the Northern | Connecticut Power Company is in Turkey s | Hartford today attending the second : annual New England Conference, as, MODERN MARKET >a delegate from the New England! 'PHONE YOUR ORDER—QUICK SERVICE Division of National Electric Light j CHICKENS, GEESE, Thanksgiving Sale of ; Association, of which he is president, i TEL. 456—FREE DELIVERY | The conference is for the purpose of j advertising New England products. AND DUCKS FOR The ladies' aid society of the Meth- DINNER SETS jodist Episcopal Church are arranging THANKSGIVING. Thanksgiving Meats I for their annual Christmas sale which ! will be held in the chapel on Dec. 8th j and 9th. In connection with the sale ! Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Chickens and a i they will serve a cafeteria supper and j Just don't you waste a minute when you decide to have wide range of delicious Meats for your also give an entertainment. | Fowl for Thanksgiving Dinner. Phone No. 3, telling us The annual inspection of John M. Thanksgiving Dinner. Special attention Hundley Camp, United Spanish War the size of the bird you want—we will do the rest. And Veterans, was held Tuesday evening. guarantee your satisfaction. given to telephone orders. Col. Frank E. Shea and Maj. P. F. Cosgrove, both of Hartford, conduct- ! ed the inspection. A social hour fol Steamer Haddock 10c lb. lowed, at which the ladies' auxiliary Lard for Shortening, 2 lbs. for 25c of the Camp were guests. Shore Haddock 13c lb. Leonard King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Creamery Tub Butter, per lb 49c John King of Asnuntuck street, was Raisins, new stock, pkg '9V£c | operated upon for acute appendicitis Frozen Mackerel 15c lb. • at the Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Catsup, large bottles, each 23c ! last Sunday. He is doing as well as Fresh Caught Mackerel 25c lb. 1 can be expected. The operation was performed by Dr. Lynch of the hos- Finnan Haddies 18c lb. (pital staff. MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS 50-piece Dinner Sets, semi-porcelain, in Fresh Quohaugs, Flounders, Salmon, Smelts, Fancy Smoked Shoulders 19c lb. several flowered designs, specially priced Halibut, Steak Blue, Steak Cod and Oysters. Sugar Cured Bacon, by the square, 30c lb. during this sale at $8.50 set Calves Liver 35c lb. Sirloin or Short Steak 39c lb. 50-piece Dinner Sets, very special during Legs of Lamb 35c lb. Round Steak, by the slice 25c lb. Tender Steaks 25c lb. this sale for $9.50 set Choice Veal Chops, per lb 25c Short and Sirloin Steak 35c lb. Boneless Roast Veal, per lb 29c 7-piece Water Set, in Emerald green, now Salt Pork 19c lb. Pot Roast of Veal, per lb .. 13c priced at $1.50 set Legs of Veal, 5 to 6 lbs., per lb 15c Large Smoked Shoulders 20c lb. Fancy Veal Stew, 2 lbs. for 25c 7-piece Thin Blown Water Set, grape and Native Roasting Chickens 45c lb. Pot Roast of Beef, per lb 15c floral designs, priced at $1.50 set Ends of Sugar Cured Hams 15c lb. up Rib Roast of Beef, per lb 18c Fresh Pork Roasts, 3 to 4 lbs 30c 7-piece Light Cut Crystal Water Sets, spec Whole Smoked Hams 25c lb. Fresh Pigs Liver, 3 lbs. for 25c I Home Made Pork Sausage Meat, per lb 30c ially priced at $2.50 set Genuine Leg of Lamb, per lb 35c 8-piece Wine and Liquor Sets, now priced Miner's or Baker's Cocoa, % lb. can 19c at $1.50 and $2.00 set SETTING THE Matches, 6 pkgs. for 25c FISH DEPT. SPECIALS Fancy Table Corn, 2 cans for 25c Fresh Haddock, per lb ; 10c Colored Glass Console Sets, amber and TABLE Fresh Mackerel, per lb 15c green, priced at $1.50 set Kellogg's Corn Flakes or Post Toasties, per Blue Fish, sliced, per lb 18c Thanksgiving Day package 10c Quohaugs and Clams, per quart 25c Colored Glass Console Sets, amber and Flounders, 2 lbs. for 25c green, priced at $2.50 set Silver and Glass for set Little Neck Clams, 2 quarts for 35c ting the Thanksgiving din Compound Lard 15c lb. Fresh Herrings, 2 lbs. for 29c Crystal Flower Vases, rose, blue and am ner table may be selected Confectionery Sugar 2 pkgs. for 15c Selected Oysters 35c pint—65c quart ber, priced at 98c each here with assurance, since SWORD FISH HALIBUT only the latest in design is Best Pure Lard 2 lbs. for 31c Light Cut Drinking Glasses, now priced at presented for your approv Thompson's Sweet Cider VEGETABLE DEPT. this sale for $1.00 doz. al. Large Onions, 10 lbs. for 25c Yellow Globe Turnips, 7 lbs. for 25c Monarch Catsup, large size, 2 bottles 45c Fancy Carrots, 7 lbs. for 25c Arthur H. Lee Sweet Potatoes, 10 lbs. for 25c , A. F. JAVORSKI Jeweler and Optician Ritter's Catsup; 2 bottles for 25c Iceburg Lettuce, 3 heads for 25c Fancy^Baldwin Apples, 10 lbs. for 39c $ 41 Pleasant Street Telephone 160-2 30 Pearl St., ^ompsonyille j Best PastryJTlour, per $135 Large Lemons, per dozen 25c r'-. - • SaSffi* > -