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SSfCV- LOAN ASSOCIATION FL Familiar^ HAS ENFIELD CHANGED From the East COMMISSIONER I sfcp KY5 SUCCESSFUL' ANIELSON, our neighbor to NNE" from the "east" the extreme east, is "A1who so unsparingly crit­ COMES MONDAY D "all fcet up" over a "White icises one of our local IN PAST 6 MONTHS Way System" with every in­ trolley conductors in the col­ TO INSPECT ROADS dication of being able to go HER POLITICAL FAITH? umns of the "Union" for his through with it, with the usual "impatience, bad temper and Dividend Is Increased to difficulties of course. Inciden­ lack of manners, does not, we Less Than Half the tally they are, to quote the The Result of the Town Election Leaves A Singular Situation That must ungallantly set down, get $ 5ya* At Meeting Mon- press account, "criticising the the same focus as we do on this Amount Requested for |day Night—Many Re- school board very harshly." Raises A Question As To the Actual Political Status of Both Parties gentleman at alL Not agree­ From the extensive account of ing with "Anne" we are fully State Aid Roads By " quests for Construc­ the incident the board is* be­ —Republican Control Seems Uncertain—Democrats Complacent Over in accord with the "Union's" ing right properly lambasted, splendid defense of conductors the Town Is Available tion Loans. :K- though the reason is difficult to the Outlook—Situation Surveyed From Several Angles. in general, and to further state determine. It seems^ to us we that while this particular one For Road Work. is neither a Chesterfield, or an ^ At the meeting of the Board of have hard something like this The singular political situation that before. ant factor in the situation, particu­ "carry on" into the next election, Adonis either, he is a mighty State Highway Commissioner Mc­ "Management of the Thompsonville has evolved from the varied party larly when speculating as to the and that the old party alignment will capable man on his job. Donald will visit Enfield next week future, is how long is the latter or­ Building and Loan Association held activities during the past few years, prevail again. to look into the state aid road situa­ Monday evening it was voted that ganization going to remain intact? Democratic leaders practically ac­ and which culminated in the almost To answer.this, one must find a fit­ tion in the town. This visit is the the dividend to be credited to the cept this as inevitable but with not complete reversal of 'the local politi­ ting reply to another question: How a great deal of concern. They point result of a conference held this Shareholders for the past six months OPERATORS MUST cal control at the last election, long is the split in the Republican out the growing strength of their TO OPEN FOOTBALL week, at the commissioner's office at lie computed at the rate of 5%% an­ prompts the inquiry which forms party going to continue and if ce­ party vote. They are not sure that mented tomorrow to what extent will Hartford with the Enfield Board of nually. This is an increase of one SHOW LICENSE the caption at the head of this ar­ the wound in the republican ranks Selectmen. Following up the action Jialf of one per cent. Some months it strengthen the ranks of the party. will be entirely healed. They insist SEASON SUNDAY of the last town meeting, at which ago the association conducted a mem­ ticle^ The situation is: most unus­ It is a matter of political history that the situation will not be wholly ual, indeed sufficiently so, to make it was voted to take full advantage bership drive "which succeeded in al­ Not Only To An Officer in this and other municipalities that- acceptable to the rank and file of of the state aid allotment, Select­ most doubling the number of its an analysis of it worth while. As independent movements come and go the republicans, particularly the con­ Acorn A. C. to Oppose it stands at the present time, the men Murray, Payne and Oates called .-.shareholders. The Board of Manage­ of the Law But to Any but the older parties continue to ditions under which the harmony in on the Highway Commissioner last ment in launching the drive at that local Democrats, for the first time survive them. Nor are they, in the the party will be restored. They in­ All-Hartford Reserves Other Person Demand­ within the memory of the present Tuesday at his office in Hartford. It time made the announcement that if ordinary course of events long lived. sist further that they are certain to On the Park Avenue was found that the allotment was -a certain number of members were generation, and generations before If the present ;one runs true to form retain a number of the independent ing It Says Motor Ve­ also, are practically in control of being pared down throughout the acquired it would be possible to raise it has about spent its force, and the voters who have become accustomed Grounds—Other Good state, such was the request for it, the dividend from 5 to 5%%. The the various boards that make up the leaders "as well as the camp follow­ to supporting their ticket. They have , hicle Department. town government. It is true that so that what would normally have •drive rolled up the required number ers might rightly be suspected of gone through such a experience more Teams Booked. been $20,000 would have to be re­ at different elections in the past the than once before, and realize what and in consequence the Directors Drivers of motor vehicles or per­ being ready to trek back to the fold duced to $9,000. There is in &ddi~ 'were enabled to keep their promise democrats have, in a clean cut two of the parent organization. In fact it is to have groups of dissatisfied The Acorn A. C. of Springfield, one sons responsible for their operation tion to this amount an unexpended -at the meeting Monday evening. The party fight, and with the aid of dis-, it will be recalled that during the republicans flock to their camp, and of the fastest elevens in that city, credit to the town in the state aid present membership of the Associa­ which are involved in accidents are gruntled Republicans under the name j recent campaign public notice of migrate back again when the force a with victories over the well known account of $8,567.05. tion is over 600. required to show their licenses not °L Wizens party, elected men to such intentions was served on the of their anger had spent itself. The Even with the town appropriation office other than the mere minority republican party by the leaders „of separation they insist will be made Irish-Americans, Fogg-y Dews and For the purpose of computing the only to any officer of the law, but t of $5,000 the sum total of these •dividend for the past six months the representation. It is true also that the" citizens movement. Much de- j "with the best of feeling all around, other teams of like caliber, in sea­ to any other person, Tipon demand, the present unexpected political sit­ amounts would not be sufficient to books of the association will close pends however on the conditions un- although there might be an individ- son's past, will represent Thompson­ build one mile of road which it is -^Monday, October 15th. A printed according to a provision issued at the uation in Enfield can be attributed der which the return is made. If it ual instance or two where an un­ to no inconsiderable extent to a de­ ville on the gridiron, this season. This estimated costs about $25,000 per report of the Association's standing motor vehicle department. Failure is one of docile submission to the realized ambition might carry with mile, The state officials suggest that -will be distributed among the share- fection from the ranks of the Re­ present leadership, with due indica­ it some feeling. Such they philos­ became known last evening in an in­ to do so renders a driver liable to publican party a year ago at -the the" state's proportion of finishing • holders. While the association is a thirty-day jail sentence and $50 tion of being penitent, they will no ophically assert are the fortunes of terview with a representative of our the two miles of the South Road to •distributing several thousand dollars town election, and which, by the doubt be accepted. But if there are political war. Hazardville be advanced by the town fine or both. momentum gained at that time, car- j provisos that will compel the parent local football interests. According •each month in construction loans, the The department has been receiving MMr;„j 1+aol-F Tntni-n+s\ fViA if";'"""J j i "*"*», i v-yipc,c „nc ^ijaiein The complacency of the Democrat to their reports all efforts to organ­ and the work completed. The town -demand is far in" excess of. its abil­ anA tlif i +• election, | party to eat humble pie, there are leaders over the situation is not gen- seVeral complaints recently that cer­ and the town election this yeaj\ But -»— ~e 1. . i , , ize an all local team have proved would later be reimbursed by the ity to grant them. A number of tain motor vehicle operators have signs that the dove of peace will not erally shared however. There are futile. Several practice sessions state. As the town financial program "loans .were consummated at the meet­ there are shrewd judges of local hover _ long iri. the vicinity. That those, and they are no mean judges refused to produce their licenses on political conditions who are not will­ have been called and candidates re­ is arranged for the year, the local ing Monday night, and several ad­ demand, following accidents. It' is conditions will be laid down seems of local political conditions either", quested to report but with little suc­ officials, do not see their way clear ditional were filed, for future ac­ ing to concede that the overwhelm­ certain, and it is equally sure that who do not view the prospects of/iihe to carry out his suggestion. The considered essential that this require­ ing result of the last three elections cess. Rather than placeman inferior tion. _ ment be strictly observed, as it has they are not agreeable to the erring party with the optimism that is in- eleven on the . field,^erfie that would matter will-be gone into again when Frederick E. .Hunter- and Harvey is due wholly to dissension in the brothers, at least not just yet, if they dicated among the party leaders, an important bearing on reports of Republican ranks. not be able to compete with the best the conference and inspection is <3. Brainard were appointed by the accidents required to be made to the are .of. the character that has been Their judgment, sound though it may in this section of New England, to held here next Monday. meeting Monday evening as the Aud­ They point out that in the steady currently reported. | appear to be, is influenced somewhat department within twenty-four hours increase in population, the Demo­ represent this community, and also itors of the association's accounts; of the occurrence. But next year is presidential year, by what may be termed the down- not postpone the opening of the loc­ The association will, in' compliance Under the Connecticut law, any cratic ranks are being strengthened A year when all good men and true right impossibility of it all. That LIBRARY BOARD in far greater proportion than the ar al season any longer than "is neces­ "with the law enacted by the last gen­ person may require a person operat­ , . e called upon to make sacrifices, this rockribbed citadel of loyal re- sary, they have deemed it best to eral assembly, file its report with the republican and thatlat the growing • This argument -will no doubt be used publicans should undergo such an up- ELECT DIRECTORS ing or in charge of a motor, vehicle, tendency towards import a strong team, one that will State Banking Commissioner for the to give his name and address or the lndependent voting. with, an appealing force in an effort heaval seems to them incredible. Ev- uphold our reputation of the past, in town affairs had considerable to i tov w ! .year ending with the close of the J _t'ii 11 bj-idgg_ O ~ over" * ~ the chasm.viiMkjiu. Then, • tilen withwibli thel/AAC convincingV,WliVAlAV;ili£ situation£>11/UcX L.1U11 that Organization of the Board for name and address of the -owner of e res t and start activities immediately. present sx months, period. V :r the car, in the event of accident, and Vr!....: ^ere---- are of |too, —> theref are'local offices that must'confrontsmust' confronts them they still adhere to _ The main reason for this importa­ the Coming Year Effected At QQ Q0 0tll6r conditions^A11 n 1i"1 C9 Tnthat n r enter j• I*be a considered.a* m a.'J ^ J . JustT J. now theI l "out-it the• i ancient• «belief «* « that. , "it can't be_ the penalty mentioned applies also into it also. tion of a strange team here is the A Meeting Held Tuesday SHOWER-WORCESTER1 GIRL to operators who refuse to hand • 4-- £e 181£. i matter laws" hold the two places in the 'done." Time, which is the surest de- 1Za lltlcaI apparent 'liability to secure enough Evening. their operator's license or car reg­ !! * P° organ- : general assembly, while_iha..Judge of termining factor in such a situation men to form a strong, aggressive Miss Lillian England Bride of Ken­ istration certificate to the person ization can expect success without a i Probate office; upon which Wany are will have to be awaited. How lone club. Many, of last season's regu­ neth Roberts Last Monday. making the demand, for examina­ T perfectly oiled |gazing with covetous eyes, is held by the waiting period, shall be, depends lars have shown no inclination or The Library Board, the complexion Miss Lillian England of Worcester tion. In such circumstances, any machine. In this respect the repub- ] the old party. These positions will on the outcome of the overtures for enthusiasm towards the game this of which underwent considerable of repent the week-end with the Misses person may, moreover, require an iican party, which once excelled In ; be an important factor in the adjust-' peace, and the effect peace year, while others have joined out a change at the town election, held k i^.1 seems to have gone j ment of the difficulties, that is pro- will have, for if the anticipat- its annual meeting in the reference Mary and Jane Clark of Central operator to sign his or her name in of town clubs offering more remun­ room of the Library Tuesday even­ street. A miscellaneous shower was the presence of the demanding per DacKwara, as its political fortunes: viding there is such a thing as an' ed result is brought about the next eration for their services. This com­ declined, while the augmented Dem- ; adjustment. But all aspects consid- "battle of ballots" in Enfield will very ing. Henry R. Cooper who has been given in Miss England's honor at son. The law is specific on these bined with the scarcity of new ma­ vice-president of the Board was ad­ the home of Miss Jennie Pickens on points. * ocrats present an efficient working ered the conclusion seems inescapable likely answer the question: Has En- terial has kept the local football organization. Not the least import- that the citizens movement will not field changed her political faith? vanced to the presidency to succeed Church street Saturday evening, at In the effort to cope with the ac­ situation at a standstill. Later in Robert Hilditch. Tudor Gowdy was -which 17 relatives and friends were cident situation in the state, the the season if any local men show elected vice-president. Miss Eliza­ present. An autumn decorative motor vehicle department has re­ the ability they shall be inducted beth MacRossie, former librarian and scheme of leaves and flowers was quested its volunteer inspectors to Evening School Opens England—Roberts Oldest Resident Of into the lineup. one of the new members of the effectively carried out, and yellow increase their vigilance for, viola­ In securing the Acorns, the fans Board was elected secretary and streamers and a centerpiece of mari­ tions of the motor vehicle laws and, With Large Attendance Nuptial in Worcester Hazardville Dies are to be given the opportunity to John Pickens, also a new member, golds were used in the dining room. in cases where regular officers are witness a first class seasoned team was made treasurer. The following Miss England was presented with a not present following accidents, to Over 100 Enroled at Opening in action, a team with the strength Former Local Man Marries Edward Ryan Dies of Heart and aggressiveness to match any are the other officers and committees shower bouquet, and at the ends of secure all necessary information. Session-—D. A.. R. Prizes are Worcester Domestic Science elected: the ribbons were directions for find­ Trouble—Had Been A Resi­ other in this section, with the result Auditors, Frederic C. Abbe and ing the gifts, which consisted of D. A. R. MEETS Awarded—Sessions To Be Teacher—Will Reside in dent of Hazardville For Over that exhibitions of the best grade Miss Anna L. Whitney; book com­ silver, cut glass and many other Held Three Nights A Week. Pittsburgh, Pa. 52 Years. are to be offered local fans. For the mittee, A. Storrs Campbell, Miss An­ beautiful and useful articles. Re­ Mrs. Henry M. Gillette Gives Inter­ opening battle next Sunday after­ na L. Whitney and Mrs. Sophie L. freshments were served and games esting Talk on Conditions'in France. The Evening School opened Mon­ Kenneth C. Roberts, son of Thomas Edward Ryan, 82 years old, the noon on the Park avenue grounds, Watson; library committee, Frederic and music added to the enjoyment Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, D. the Acorns will oppose the strong •of the evening. day night, Oct. 8th, under most aus- Roberts of 45 Central street, Thomp oldest member of St. Bernard's All-Hartford Reserves. For future C. Abbe, Tudor Gowdy and Mrs. A. R., met at the home of Mrs. Milo picious circumstances, being combined ! sonville, and Miss Lillian W. Eng Sophie L. Watson; supplies commit­ The marriage of Miss England and J. Horton on Enfield street Saturday Church, Hazardville, died at his home attractions the Irish-Americans, Fog­ tee, Henry R. Cooper, John Pickens Kenneth Roberts, formerly of this afternoon. During the business ses­ with the ceremony of presenting the j land were married Monday afternoon, on Main street, in that village short- gy Dews, Stonewall A. C. of Hol- and Miss Elizabeth MacRossie. Mrs. village, took place in Worcester sion a library committee, consisting state G. A. R. prizes to the men of i October 8th, at the home of the after 1 o'clock Monday _afternoon yoke, All-New Britain, Willimansett Belle K. Hathaway, who has been Monday. Mr. Roberts is a nephew of Mrs. Joseph Watson, Mrs. Mark bride, 10 Sherburne avenue, Worces- heart trouble. Mr. Ryan had A. C. and others with splendid repu­ treasurer of the board for a number the best attended class in Connecti­ been in tations will appear here. Play will of the Misses Clark and is a civil W. Bushnell and Mrs. Benjamin H. cut last year. The prizes, consisting ter, Mass. Rev. Dr. John A. Eck- failing health for some time, of years has resigned from the engineer by profession. He has been Thornton, were appointed to arrange strom of the First Lutheran church i Mrs. Ryan died eight years ago last get underway at 3:00 P. M. sharp. Board. She now resides in Spring­ employed in Lynn, Mass., but has of handsome framed copies of "The for securing space in the Enfield American's Creed," by William Ty­ prformed the ceremony, the double i _ , , field. The board has requested the -accepted a position with the Ameri­ r n r Public Library for the Chapter's ler Page,xanamcu were awarded tow Alfredxxu.icu, ^ S ceremony being used. Miss Ed-1 ,^ - Ryan was the last member of MRS. PHYLIS LANDRY selectmen to make an appointment to can Steel Bridge Company of Pitts- rapidly increasing collection of his­ Ambrosia, Samuel Ambrosia, Matteo' na Holm played the wedding pro- ] the parish who was living at the fill this vacancy. jburg, Pa., and will make his home torical works, manuscripts and val­ Arnone, William Borelli, Domenic , cessional._ The couple were unat-1 Hme the, present church was erected. in that city. He was born in Well Known French Resident Dies uable antiques. Cimino, Vincent Cimino, Joseph Du- tended. The bride was gowned in a> Queen's County, Ire- of Heart Disease. JAMES ANDERSON The new gavel made from an oak dajek, Stanley Gozowski, Walter draped model of white satin back i land,_ but had lived in Hazardville SURPRISE SHOWER for 5 year and st of tba Mrs. Phylis Landry, wife of Mark pin of the old toll bridge, and pre­ Kukuika, Vineent Lorina,' Vincent crepe, her tulle veil was cut entrain I ..1 ?. ® ™° t time, Landry, died yesterday afternoon at Town's Oldest Resident Dies At 98 sented to the chapter by two of the Nicotra, Stanley Stalico, and Harry and caught with orange blossoms _ar-j ^til his^retiremenj; from active^ work Years. Miss Sarah A. Townson Honored rainged in a coronet. She carried a j about 10 years ago, was employed 1 o'clock at her home on Cottage by members, was used " for the first Vesce. Mr. Borelli and Mr. Lorina Green of heart trouble. She had James Anderson, 98, believed to be First Presbyterian Church Choir. time. It is of interest to recall that were also given beautiful American bouquet. of bride roses and lillies of py the old Hazard Powder company the oldest resident of the town, died The choir of the First Presbyter­ A1~e valley. iin Powder Hollow." He lived in been ailing for the past three months, this bridge was built in 1832 and flags for having won the highest |™>e valley. but had been able to be about until shortly before noon yesterday at his ian Church met at the home of Mrs. the money was raised by lottery, as marks in scholarship. Mrs. Leon A reception followed immediately! Rochester, N. Y. a few years before yesterday. Mrs. Landry was born home in Enfield. Mr. Anderson was New York; also one son, Camille, Edward, Thomas, Arthur were also present, making a com­ in a freshet. she humorously compared to her Tech., class of '23. He is a member and Frank Landry and several grand­ over 10 years ago. Mr. Anderson pany of about 30. A handsome hem­ The meeting concluded with a very of the Tau Beta Phi, Sigma Pi and John E. Ryan of Freeport, 111. leaves a brother, Robert in the West, own in the same school some years The funeral was held this morning children. The funeral will be held stitched table cloth and napkins were interesting talk by Mrs. Henry M. earlier. Delta Tau fraternities. He was one in St. Patrick's Church Friday morn­ and several nieces and nephews. He presented by Edgar H. Parkman, Gillette of New York / and Somers of the most popular men of his class. at 9 o'clock in St. Bernard's church was a member of the United Pres­ Anson B. Handy, the superintend­ and was largely attended by rela­ ing at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in principal of the Enfield High School on Conditions in France as she saw ent of schools, presided, and gave the He has accepted a position with the the new parochial cemetery. byterian Church of Whitinsville. The in behalf of the guests to Miss them while on a tour of that coun­ first greeting to the 101 pupils en­ American Bridge Co. of Pittsburgh, tives and friends. Rev. Thomas J. ! body was removed to the undertak­ Townson, who responded in like man­ try last summer with her husband, rolled. Miss Mary F. Potter, now Pa., where they will make their Picker, rector, celebrated the requiem ing rooms of Edward Leete on Main ner to his felicitous remarks.' Re­ who is a professor in Columbia Field Agent in charge of Teacher home. high_ mass. Burial was in St. Ber- street and the funeral will be held freshments- were served and a social University. She stressed particular­ Training for the State Department Mrs. Roberts is a graduate of the: nard s cemetery Board of Assessors tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from •evening enjoyed.^ Miss Townson's ly the disappointment of the French of Americanization, was received High School of Commerce and Wor-1 that place. The body will be taken marriage engagement to Stephen E(. people when the United States with­ with the welcome naturally accord­ cester Domestic Science School. Up VISITING NURSE REPORT Organize For Year to Whitinsville for funeral and bur­ Bodley, painting contractor, was re­ drew its moral, support and the nec­ ed to an old friend. Robert C. Dem- to her marriage she was a teacher ial in that place at 12 o'clock. cently announced. essity of England, France, and the ing, State Director of Americaniza­ of cooking at the Worcester Girls The Enfield Visiting Nurse Assoc­ Will Meet At Town Building United States standing together to tion, made the principal address and Club. iation held its regular monthly meet­ Every Day Until November First Presbyterian Church Notes North Thompsonville Fire District maintain the peace of the world. also entertained the audience with ing in the supply room in the town 1st To Receive Sworn Prop­ Next Sunday will be observed as Annual Meeting. the following motion pictures: "The Announce Engagement. building Tuesday evening. Miss "Family" Sunday at the First Pres­ • The annual meeting of the North $2100 To Board of Trade. Making of An American"; "Safety Helen G. Breen, the visiting nurse, erty Lists. byterian Church. In the morning it Thompsonville Fire District will be John A. Ryan, chairman of the First" and "Historic Scenes in New Announcement is made of the ap­ reported her work for September, as is expected that every family and leld. in the * hose house. North committee from the Thompsonville England." proaching marriage to Miss Edith follows: Cases carried over 6, new The new board of assessors held every member of the family will come "Thompsonville on next Monday even­ Board of Trade in charge of the re­ The Evening School sessions are Richmond Johnson, daughter of Mr. cases 26, total 32; visits 164, money its first meeting in the town build­ to church. The subject of the ad­ ting at 8 o'clock. The business will cent three nights lawn festival held from 7 to 9 P. M. on every Monday, and Mrs. Norman Carr Johnson of, received from patients $38.35, from ing last Monday and organized by dress will be "The Family, its Moral include: action on the reports of the under the auspices of that organiza­ Wednesday and Thursday and the Fall River and Ira Swift Bushnell, i the Metropolitan Life Insurance electing William Hilditch as chair­ and ReligioUs Worth." There will district committee and the secretary tion, reported at a meeting of the Directors office hours begin at six son of Judge Guy F. Bushnell and | company $57, total collections $95- man and William J. Hughes, clerk; .be a special talk to the children and. and treasurer^ adoption of rules and board held last Tuesday evening in o'clock on the Mrs. Bushnell of Enfield street. The' 35, money spent as per account, the third member is William A. Fur­ the series on the "Pilgrim's Pro­ regulations to govern the fire de­ the office of v President Walter P. marriage will take place at the home $13.05, balance $82.30. Miss Mabel ey, who succeeds Henry J. Bridge. gress" will be continued every Sun­ partment; election of officers for the Schwabe that the total receipts were of the bride's parents in Fall River, O. Whitney was appointed to repre­ A member of the board will be at day morning throughout the winter. coming year; levying of a district $4200. After expenses were deduct­ Saturday evening, the 29th. sent the association in a conference the Town Building each day until In the evening, the pastor, Rev. Al­ tax; action by the votens relative to ed the net amount was $2100 which of committees from other organiza­ Nov. 1 from 9 in the morning until fred T. Barr, will take for his sub­ installing more hydrants and install- will be turned over to the Board of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Furey of Columbus Day tions in regard to the school-nurse 5 in the afternoon to receive sworn ject, "Is Life Worth Living." The ing an alarm, andnd action on anan ap- Trade to reimburse its treasury for Garden street announce the coming question. The next meeting of the lists of taxable property from tax­ Sunday school will hold a rally at propriation for maintenance of the the amount expended by that o: marriatre of their daughter, Miss The Enfield Public Library, the association will be the annual, with payers, and all lists not filed on or 12 noon. There will be a song ser­ nose house. The present district ization in financing the two Doris Eileen, to Timothy J. Sullivan. Public Schools and the Thompson­ election of officers, and will be held before that date will be subject to an vice and a dramatization of the story committee is John P. Manning', Hom­ grounds for the children of the The marriage will take place the ville Trust Co. will be closed tomor­ in the supply room, Monday evening, addition of 10 per cent, as provided of "Ruth." It is hoped that every; er Merrill and Richard J. Norris. during the past, summer. latter part of November. row, it being Columbus Day. Nov. 5th. by law. | child will be present. t

m K- ,y. -r^vi--•>?:••*-%cy- vy rr'-^V; ' /• '..; ,: v V>.' ''W;- "V V>', " : THE THOMPSONVILliE PRESS, THURSiDAY, OCTOBER!!, ®!£ their home on Grand street. long been unprotected, 1 With the commencement of the A meeting of the National So- WAREHOUSE POINT * tz^'ivw* iff , i i | fall dances which are held in-the ciety of New England Women, Hart- * '> : Town aHll, another complaint has ford olony, was held last Thursday ; -' Miss- Gertrude Thompson; daugh­ ^•;.y been reported about the way the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Al- j ter of , Mr. *ind Mrs. William W. i ! dances close. The front of the town fred Spencer, Jr., on Spencer street Thompson of Warehouse Point and ; ! building and surroundings on Sun- with three hostesses, who were Mrs. j Winthrop Gregory, son of Mr. and iday morning were full of broken Alfred Spencer, Jr., Mrs. James P. Mrs. Nathan T. Gregory of Milford, y- V a total of $5000 will be paid by the (bottles as well as other rubbish that Spencer and Mrs. Bernard L. "Sut-1 will be married Saturday, Oct. 13. SUFFIELD ton, all of Suffield. The meeting. Only relatives-will be present. > It is here for every member of the family from S®H state to the different owners. Other was destroyed and thrown about af- James Price died Sunday at his herds are being examined and every!*®* the dajice 011 ®a^r4^j ^5^ was along educational lines and the { the infant to the oldest person in the home. We ?-, Sixty-five cows that failed to stand * | Officers will now Kbe on hand wnen principle speaker of the afternoon. home here. He was 85 years old.; •*'' the tubercular test were condemned euort is ,bc:ng made to stop a spread i these dances close to see if anything was Henry B. Russell, a former res- , The funeral was held yesterday ; a£-| .; have the best Wands that are made. , ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. John's Friday by Deputy Commissioner J. of this disease. I can be done to stop such perfor- ident of this place and an editorial; A silvs wedding party was observ- j mances and have been instructed to writer of the Springfield Union staff j Episcopal Church. i I H. Prophett. Seventeen were taken 1 of Springfield, Mass. Besides the | There was a large attendance at • „,ieel Saturday evening in tne nome of make arrests if,• necessary._ " the whist party given in St. John's g^^^Glastenbury . For Men / v j|: "from a herd of 24 belonging to Rob- • * v v* m wv . i "TUa uir.iMAm'e U nn/linn> lecturing of Mr. Russell, whose top- j 1 Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Warner, the The Woman's Reading Club will Parish House Tuesday evening by Q;, ert J. Hamilton. The commissioner give a musical this evening at 7:45 tic was the early history of the town day being the anniversary of their of Suffield, there also was music, in- ] the Girls' Friendly society. j Piece and Union Suits *• also condemned 33 of 44 belonging marriage i nSouthwick 25 years ago. in the chapel of the Suffield school. A silver tea was given at the home This will be an evening of South eluding vocal selections by Mrs. Del- | / . to E. N. Stratton, three of the 20 Mr. Warner was born and has always mar F. Sisson accompanied by Miss j of Mrs. C. G. Harrison this after­ belonging to E. H. Halladay, six of resided here and is a well-known to- American music which was postpon­ noon at 3:30 o'clock. FORREST MILLS for ladies^—Union and two-piece ed from last spring. Edna Pomeroy on the piano. .The the 12 owned by Frank J. Brockett tobacco grower. At the party there Spencer home was prettily decorated. ^ suits. Misses 2cattle as a whole were valued Mr. and Mrs. James O'Malley who j ed. The tentacles at the outer edge • l if m ® Hi The board of assessors will be in night for a regular meeting and the of the coral colony began to appear. pf;; at $8500 and by an agreement made have been visiting in New York city sion in Union Hall for the taxpay- full troop attended for instructions Then the stimulus was transmitted J oseph Makov eckas iriby the commissioners and the owner for the last week have returned to; ers to make property returns for which since their organization about to other members of the colony un­ ! assessment October 17, 18, 22, 23 and a year ago has proven to be a great til the surface of the specimen had '31, while one meeting in the western benefit to the young boys. opened out like a flower. -No kind m v PLEASANT ST., THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.^^ ipart of the town to be held in Acad- Services at the Episcopal Church of purely vegetable food was taken jemy Hall on Oct. 26 for the benefit on Bridge street have again been re­ by any one of the numerous species j of those living in that section. sumed for the winter. investigated. • vV Owing to the increasde building Mr. and Mrs. Karl C. Kulle have • V — •••' • » • •«' •• • DEAN'S operations on Kent avenue, the wat­ returned from an extended trip to Fish at the Pratt, Kansas, state er main will be extended along the the Middle West where many places fish hatchery are being fed by elec­ avenue about 500 feet. This was of interest were visited by them. tricity. Large light bulbs are placed 1 made possible when George A. Har­ Joseph B. Kulas, one of the leading at the edge of the fish ponds and Music House mon, chairman of the village com­ Polish residents of this town for a moths, millers and other insects are "'P. if mittee and W. P. Schwabe, general number of years and a graduate of attracted by the light. The water VIOLIN OUTFITS $10.00 up manager of the water company, Georgetown University last June, beneath the lights is soon covered Don't Miss the October TENOR BANJOS $15.00 up reached an agreement whereby the has just entered the law school of with the insects which the figh de­ CORNETS $20.00 up water company agreed to furnish and that college to take up a post-grad­ vour eagerly. ^ mStllli •"•'i '."'V1'

DRUM OUTFITS—Complete lay the pipes free of charge if the uate course in Americanization, which tfy,/. - Ai, Everything the drummer needs $20.00 up property owners, in that section later he plans to make use of among Polish people in this and surround­ The, Japanese excel in stonecutting. Sale MANDOLINS $10.00 up would open a ditch four and one-half Nowhere in the world will one find SAXAPHONES—Special offer of case free on cash sales feet deep. This will give free pro­ ing towns. He also has to his cred­ tection to many houses which have it several Polish-American associa­ more beautiful and perfect granite HAWAIIAN GUITARS $ 7.50 up tions, which he was instrumental in cutting, which, together with the UKULELES $ 2.00 up starting in several of the larger cit­ perfection of its setting, makes the MARIMBAS—Sole agents for the famous DEAGAN. workmanship a delight to vifew. BAND INSTRUMENTS—All kinds. ies of this state. Music Rolls, Instrument Cases, Music Stands, Metronomes, etc. Winchester Sporting Goods We are agents for DEAGAN Marimbas, LUDWIG drums, VEGA TRUE BROTHERS banjos, BUESCHER saxophones and BAND INSTRUMENTS. WINDSOR LOCKS WARNING A real leather Football for only $1.00. Regulation Jewelers game Footballs from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Local Representative, Mrs. A. Knight Apparatus has been installed for White Gold burning of oil under the boilers in THE LEGAL VOTERS of Enfield Punching Bags and. Boxjng Gloves-^-ust the kind the 101 Prospect St., Thompsonville the local plant of the American Fire District, No. 1, are hereby not­ boys want. • - Diamond Rings, Writing Paper Company, after sev­ ified that the annual meeting of said Mrs. Knight will extend the courtesy and service eral weeks' preparations. Continued District will be held at the hose 1 Winchester Repeater Shot Gun Shells, Rifle Cart­ of the house. Let her assist you. Phone 366. increases in cost of coal and frequent house, Wednesday, October 17th, at ridges and Roller Skates. ^ , jv y.- Lessons on all Instruments, at our Studios—115 STATE ST., COR. $25 to $200 delays in getting supplies of same 8 P. M., for the following purposes: v MAIN, upstairs, Springfield. Open Evenings. Terms if desired. Stones of Fine Quality have led this company to adopt this 1. To hear the report of the past In Beautiful Mountings method. year. Diamonds that you will al­ Commencing Monday the hunting 2. To elect officers for the ensu­ ways be proud of, because they laws on many kinds of games was ing year. are clear, clean and of high off. rno new feature in the hunt­ 3. To transact any other business Thompsonville Hardware Co: grade. We offer nothing but ing laivs this year is that no alien necessary and proper to come before If the best. At no time in the car. cure a license in this state, and said meeting. future can some expert tell you neit'vr can an alien purchase or have CARLOS L. WATT. 112-114 MAIN STREET that your cherished diamond in bis possession a gun or pistol. • r ,, Secretary-Treasurer. FORBES & WALLACE bought here is of less value It is illegal for merchants to sell Enfield, Ct., Oct. 5, 1923. than you believed it to be. Let firci. :-is to aliens. Telephone, River 4100 Springfield, Mass. us show you these and other A* series of whist parties will be rings in a wide variety of de­ given by the ladies' auxiliary of the sign. A. O. H. in the rooms in Spring Store Hours: Daily 9.00 A. M. to 5.00-P. M. street on the evenings of Oct. 16 and W Saturdays, 9.00 A. M. to 6.00 P. M. A Large Display of 23; also on the evenings of "Nov. 6 Diamond Jewelry and 13. Prizes will .be awarded each "A Strong Bank And Getting Stronger" v evening and at the close of the ser­ ies a grand prize will be given to the OPEN AN ACCOUNT 408-410 MAIN STREET person having made the highest WITH $1.00 OR Are Y our Children 6-8 PYNCHON STREET score during the entire series. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK A Jewelry Store For At the monthly meeting of the ' ? (Incorporated 1861) • MORE AND ^ All of the People Public Health Nursing Association at the nurses' rooms Friday evening 44 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn. v ¥ ;< SECURE A -JF Prepared for the routine matters were disposed of and the report of the visiting nurse for September was presneted as fol­ This Bank is a strictly MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK Liberty Bell lows: Miss O'Keefe made a total of ASSETS OF OVER $13,000,000 160 visits of which 103 were nurs­ Bank Wintry Days? ing, 37 advisory and 20 social ser­ WE HAVE NO STOCKHOLDERS DOCTOR OP vice and also had duties which re­ DEPOSITS made during the first five calendar days Warm Sleeping Garments, 95c T quired her to have hours of profes­ L sional work. The association is ar­ of any month will draw interest from the first day ranging for the management of the of that month. No need to worry about unruly bed clothes with these [OWN ICS annual sale of Christmas seals again SAVIHGs knitted sleeping garments that go so far as to even cover this year, the proceeds of which are BANK the feet. Made with drop seat and flat seams. Sizes 1 used locally or in the state for treat­ PRESENT RATE OF INTEREST to 9 years. ment of or protection against tuber­ /S Yoa/Z culosis. Dr. Denton's Sleeping Garments, sizes Miss Caroline Eveleth and Miss 1 to 10 years $1.15 to $1.95 \ Bov Wing have returned from an auto­ S/CKLY mobile trip of 1800 miles which took ^2% 4 them through New York state by Girls* Union Suits, $1.00 ? way of Niagara Falls, Thousand Is­ lands, on to Quebec and Montreal Not even the coldest north wind can penetrate these three­ and back by way of the White Moun­ tains. s-One'TJnion Suits, made of fleece lined cotton, snug fit­ October is the month for proper­ ting at the wrist and ankle. The combination includes, ty owners to make out * their tax Mothers:- itead this advertisement to your children waist, shirt and drawers, white only. Sizes 4 to 11 years. lists and hand them into the asses­ 1 Separate shirts with long sleeves and high neck, drawers sors. The blanks are at the town clerk's office now and the notice of c ankle length, both of fleece lined cotton, sizes 2 to 8 years, the assessors as to the hours of their 14ade in the moonbeams ty the Fairy Queen each 50c. Knitted Underwaists, 2 to 9 years, 50c. meetings has been published. OU must have heard The board of sewer coijpmssioners what Chiropractic has met at the town clerk's office Tues­ Boys* Union Suits, $1.15 Y done for growing day evening to organize for the children. Their health de­ year, according to the charter. Se­ Heavy cotton fleece lined union suits. High neck, long pends upon the condition lectman W. J. McGinn was elected of their spine. A Chiro­ as president of the board; J. T. sleeves, ankle length. Sizes 6 to 16 years. practor locates the dis­ Sweeney, vice-president; William placed vertebrae and re­ Queen, inspector; and Town Clerk J. When ordering by mail please state size desired stores it to its correct D. Outerson is the clerk. position that the nerve force may nourish their bodies. SOMERS Mr. aind Mrs. Charles S. Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest S. Fuller are Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, Mass. taking several days motor trip through Vermont and are guestai of V. /'-/rPo- Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kelly of Middle- town Springs, Vt. A large delegation from the Sun­ day school of the Congregational [OT so long ago, our Kandy Man other morning, he found this wonderful Church attended the County Sunday wanted to make a box of candy just box of candy on his desk. School convention held in the Union specially for boys and girls. So Then how that Kandy Man did work.' Congregational Church of Rockville he wrote a letter to the Fairy Queen and He wanted to make enough Kibbe'a Friday. asked her what special candies the boys Kiddies Boxes lEor every boy and girl in Julia Davis is in the Holyoke City ): and girls would like best of all. Hospital with a broken left arm, re­ ( New England—and he did. They are on ceived in an unusual accident Sun­ He didn't get an answer—right away. sale wherever good candy is sold. And day. Miss aDvis was a passenger And he began to feel very, very disap­ every box contains a letter from the in an automobile driven by Anthony pointed. But all the time, the fairies Fairy Queen, .which tejls .just how she Eproski' of Somers, who was driv­ must have been working. Probably they helped us. . ing south in Southampton street, Hol­ came down the moonbeams, long after ~ Ask dad or mothef to buy you a Kibbc's ;*?/•:: yoke. When near Madison . avenue, the Kandy Man had locked op and gone ! Kiddies Box the very next time either; that city, Eproski drove too close to -;u\ a trolly car which was going in the For, what do you think? opposite direction. It is believed that Miss Davis had her arm out of the window of the auto when it came Mothers/ in contact with the electric car. Dr. This Kiddies Box Was designed by o mother. % But we want every mother to have a voice in Stanley Cox was driving past at the its approval. In each box you will find a slip time and took her to the hospital. addres'sed to "Mother." $?U Tou fin it'in^ Amelia and Gladys Makara have been committed to the Connecticut mdJ«B«rULorforOP--°-'e-bbe'* Industrial School for Girls at Middle- town where they were taken by Con­ stable Albert S. Hulburt Friday- Maria Turrin was pleasantly sur

"- •' * prised in the home of Mrs. Anna L. Pomeroy i members of her Refreshments were LEETE COMPANY social time enjoyed. Rev. Frederick R. bornton, N. H., is days in the home of his < Mrs. Charles W. Pease.

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of New^ York- (JStyj discussing the public economy, and to a reduction years may pass before bringing a United States, a man's life is taken, Nine years ago, in 1914, China ex­ rising wave taxation and its relation of needless functions and services! rfmt- $-0: strain so severe that the strata will There were more than 9,500 "unlaw- ported $719 worth of hair nets. Last to the public welfare. that abound." "NEWSY BITS slip or crumble along any great fault ful" homicides in this country in year the net makers, virtually all of The board has been keeping a staff Exclusive of pensioners, there are w of economists and investigators at -2,700,000 public seirvants on the pay­ in the earth's crust, but when that 1921. One of every 12,000 Ameri- whom are located in Chefoo, China, work for months past on the taxa­ roll of national* state and municipal BRIEFLY TOLD ' slip comes there is an earthquake, j cans is murdered every year, whereas collected $3,319,322 for supplying this tion problem, a report ~ on which government, the board has ascertain­ Usually it is only a fraction of an the figure in Europe is one out of product. An even larger trade is ex­ .shortly will be made public. The ed; They receive approximately $3,- .1 inch, or at most « few inches. In' every 634,000. A prominent writer pected during 1923 because American ROLL IN U. S. ^figures showing the magnitude of the 500,000,000 a year in pay. Pension­ The "usual cause of earthquakes.is' Yakutat, Southern Siberia, a slip of 1 states, "When a prospective assassin women have demonstrated a prefer­ nation's public payroll are to be a ers and other inactive pedsons num­ dislocation of the crust of the earth! forty feet was once recorded, and the in America is about to pull the ence for a type of net made out of paxt of the report. ber 670,000 persons who get annual­ along fractured lines. There is a ^ake was felt all over the world trigger, he knows that he will have hair strands, whereas before nets Salaries to Those Ac- ly $520,000,000. Thus the total ac­ sss- In its statement the board says: fracture' line along the coast of Jap- Detroit, a city whose police say three powerful friends if he commits fabricated from single strands were Silt Itively Employed and "The query arises whether govern­ tive and inactive persons on the pub­ has 3,000 blind pigs and whose citi­ the deed. These three friends are the vogue. mental agencies in this country have lic's payroll are close to 1,400,000 an and another along the coast of zens say has 10,000, has discovered Sentimentality, the New Psychology, The battleships Virginia and New ! Pensioners Amounts to not over extended themselves. The and the cost to maintain them in California. The crust of the earth that some "hot dog" stands are op­ and Technicality. So he pulls the Jersey will be used for targets for eluding the active public servants' j is constantly in motion, up or down, erating without a permit. trigger and takes his chances." bombs in the aerial maneuvers to be 1 annual cost of salaries paid directly pay of $3,500,000,000 a year, reaches sidewise, or twisting. Millions of : |Nearly $4,000,000,000. to . active and, inactive government Every hour, somewhere in the The Bible is now published in 770 held soon. P®. the huge total shown. $& employees is $9-1 a person over 10 years of age gainfully employed, Further analysis by the National > One person out of every dozen over who comprise in the last analysis the Industrial Conference Board shows a m 16 years of age gainfully employed large body of taxpayers of the na- public payroll cost to every man, :r woman, and child in the United States in the United States, using 1920 tlOn. ^ :l„~ of $34 a year, nearly half—40 per §$m Census figures as a guide, is on the SliOutlay Stupendous.'"-' "T I$tv% cent.—the amount paid out in wages public payroll, and as a result the by all the factories producing more ;;./v^ - American people are footing a large "Outlays running into stupendous figures as above indicated are worthy than $5,000 worth of goods a year in salary bill of nearly four billions of 1921. dollars a year. of careful study conducive to rigor­ States and Cities Lack Data. ?!&• These figures have been made pub­ ous retrenchment in public expendi­ Research by the board revealed lic in a statment issued by the Na­ tures, to elimination of waste and that there has been great difficulty tional Industrial Conference Board duplication that still exists in our heretofore in obtaining data in many ja.- _• quarters bearing on the magnitude of the public payroll. For this rea­ son more than ordinary importance attaches to the scope of the present A New Organization "The Agricultural Warehouse" inquiry and what it has so far re­ "Everything for the Farm and! Home? B ' vealed. In discussing this phase of of the work the board's report says: "It is surprising- that su.ch large business units as many state and municipal governments are today, do not possess information relating to the number of individuals in their iS employ, although the annual dis­ bursements on account of personal WE iiAVE tobacco paper, twine service run into tens of millions of v dollars." ANDI8 BUNDLING BOXES -'« The board's statement also reveal# _ I that in spite of curtailment of the federal payroll from the peak of the .0 war period, the number of federal executive employes under civil ser­ vice regulation has been growing rapidly. As compared with 30 years THE WE HAVE BENDER TWINE, CIDER ago there nevertheless are twice as many persons on the federal payroll MILLS and PRESSES, FRUIT PRESSES at present, exclusive fo the mililatary and EVERY OTHER USEFUL IMPLI- and naval service. MENT NEEDED r CONN. PER CAPITA GEORGE S. PHELPS & CO. SCHOOL EXPENSE V Prospect Street, Thompsonville, Conn. HIGHEST IN N. E. COOLEY 37 Cents a Day Cost Per Pupil—Average Per­ son Pays $11.82 a Year To Maintain Educa­ tional System. MOTOR CO. INCORPORATED It costs $53.44 a pupil, no the av­ erage, to pay the current expenses of public schools in Connecticut for a year, according to statistics com­ piled by the Bureau of Education in the United States Department of Elm and Enfield Streets the Interior. For new sites, build­ ings and expenses of that kind, there is an additional average cost llg of $8.97 a pupil. The cost per cap­ ita of total population in this state is $11.82. Twenty-two states have higher average costs per pupil, but the av­ erage for the country is $40.90 a Is now under the management of Mr. make pupil for current expenses, $7.12 for Oakland the finest of light new sites and buildings and $9.80 and justify the continuance of Oakland's per capita of total population. Only Edward Cooley, who succeeds Mr. J. J. 15.000 mile guarantee and the mileage two of the other New England states have lower per capita costs in this basis gauge of value. respect than Connecticut, they being Cooley as head of this progressive Maine and Rhode Island. Massachu­ L-head engine with Ricardo-type com­ setts has the greatest expense in bustion chamber insuring great power proportion to the number of ifs pu­ Thompsonville organization. at all speeds. pils, so far as New England is con­ Nctv type intake "manifold and cerned, its current expenses averag­ Strpmterg carburefor of latest design. ing $60.90 a pupil and its capital Impossible to place this carburetor out investments $4.70. On the other o/ adjustment. hand, Connecticut has the highest ex­ Full automatic spark control, timing pense of any of the New England the spark to give maximum power at states in proportion to its total pop­ A complete re-organization has been ef­ all speeds. ulation, Massachusetts being a close second with a rate of $10.62. Larger and heavier crankshaft with Nevada leads the country in the fected—the sales and service policy en­ larger bearing surfaces; new and more cost per pupil, paying $85.12 a pu­ rigid crankcase of a type found only pil for current expenses and $12.93 on higher priced cars. for capital investments, and Mon­ livened—and adequate measures taken Special patented bronze*backed bear tana, Which is second in this respect, ings — insuring at least 40,000 miles leads the country in the cost per without adjustment. capita of total population, with the figure of $22.24. to insure the rendering of absolute sat­ Larger valves of highest grade special The statistics, while issued only cll:>y steel—insuring 15,000 miles recently are based on a survey for without grinding. the school year 1919-1920, a consid­ isfaction to old and new customers. Cylinder walls honed to the smoothness erable period being required for the of glass. Pistons, rings, piston pins, compilation of the figures which connecting rods like those used comprise a booklet of forty-one heretofore in Liberty motors pages. expensive cars 37 Cents A Day. The daily cost for each pupil at­ See many other exclusive features at our . tending public schools in Connecticut S special showing all week of the True Blue'" is 37 cents for current expenses and As in the past, the entire energy of Oakland. Test the four-wheel brakes- 6 cents for capital investments, whereas the average for the country this revitalized organization will be admire the new Fisher bodies. Note the new is 34 cents for current expenses and lower prices - Make your own comparisons.}^ 6 cents for capital outlays. The median salary paid to elemen­ expended in the sale and servicing of tary school teachers in large Con­ necticut Cities last year was $1,568, E. M. BRODERICK according to figures of the National LOCAL DEALER Education Association. The median 110 ENFIELD ST. for the United States was $1,876 for that at area t.•» ihnr *f: } g Flnrt Iron Made in America. •' 1 he Old Company With New Up-To-Date Ideas Urate tm. rcr•- ~rk~lUWW Iron was first mode from iron ore in iR//irr.o ti Inci. !*£•# / m the American colonies at Jamestov.n % in 1603. .

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FIRE PREVENTION I to the-last constitutional convention of Mrs. George-S. Phelps on Enfield; CARD OrfSAMS ll -The Thompsonville of Connecticut in 1900, street, presented Miss Sarah Town- We, the undersigned* desire "to im f"v T M • * HILE ^OftTUNATE, extremely I Mr. Keeney has been a strong fae- son, the director, with .. a linen, lunch­ press our sincere thankg^o{«^ m£ny tor in Connecticut state politics for eon set in honor of her approaching friends and neighbors tifor tnfeir acts 1|i«l' Press - W so, in our fire losses, there is no the papt 30 years, being a life long marriage to Stephen H. Bodley, the of kindn&s, expressions of sym­ ' Puhliahed Thursdays by £' ;; good reason why. we should, not' take Republican. painting contractor. The presenta­ pathy and floral bouquets, during the, flfHB' ADVANCE PRINTING AtfD serious cognizance of the pieriod set Mr. Keeney in 1873 married Ellen tion was made by Principal Edgar period of illness and death of our' H. Parkman of the Enfield High PUBLISHING COMPANY apart to driv« "jh^me -the lesson of Dennison of Mystic who survives beloved wife and mother, -Mrs. Lucin- Will find it very convenient to use our private dining him. Besides his ftife he leaves a School, after. which refreshments da J. Maylott. We deeply apprec­ 27-29 High St., ThompSonviHb, Ct. fire prMention. The appalling * loss son Maj. Raymond G. Keeney of New were served. iate the kindly efforts and will ever of life and property from fire, statis­ PHILIP J. SULLIVAN York city; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Jacob Wynglass, who was fined hold them in loving and grateful re­ tics of which have been spread E. Gordon of Hartford; four grand­ over $200 in the town court last membrance. •. ;:i- Editor and Business Manager broadcast in connection with this children, Mrs. Harold Small of El­ week on the double charge of vio­ Mr. Frank Maylott, Earl r Telephone No. 95-2. lington street, Longmeadow, Miss lation of the liquor law& and viola­ Maylott, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ^daf Sj^iatrChict[& Dinner movement, are simply astounding. Katherine Keeney, George and An­ tion of the Connecticut State game ^ / ,• H. Maylott, Mr. and Mrs. .mm Entered at the Post Office, Thomp­ Especially is this true when it is drew Gordon of Hartford; two broth­ laws, was allowed to go to his home. "J Russell F. Maylott. •mm •••... . : sonville, Conn., as second class mat­ known that over 90 per cent, of it is ers, Lafayette Keeney and. Former He stated that if he was given a '•r, - Complete in every way, 75c IB ter. preventable. It brings home to Us, Senator Mayro Keeney of Hartford; chance he would sell some of the IN MEMORIUM- ^, , .,7' All communications should be ad­ with figures that are startingly be­ a sister, Mrs. Marion Pomeroy of livestock on his farm and raise the yond our comprehension, the utter In fond and loving remembrance dressed to The Thompsonville Press, Hartford; and a number of nieces money in order to pay the. fine. of our dfear brother, Timothy W. carelessness of the average person and nephews. ^ : . Office, 27-29 High St. Tel. No. 50. The engagement of Miss Teresa B. Handley, who was killed in the j. 1 and the reckless abandon with which Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Battle of the Argonne Forest five we handle all things which are of The choir of the First Presbyter- James Long of Prospect street and DIVIDE THE DISTRICT the character that is likely to cause years ago today on the 11th of Oc­ „.. . .'....-•VMni ian Church, after the regular rehear- \ Clarence A. Lennon of Mill street, tober, 1918. 37 IStwoidi St.t >" 'Phone 338. fire. It is to correct this glaring and sal on Friday evening at the home Springfield is announced. "Gone but not forgotten,- 1HEHE CITY OF HARTFORDHAKirunu hasnas expensive weakness that this period May his soul rest in peace. iust nassed an ordinance divid- is set apart. No doubt the effort _ just passedpasseu an ordinance divid­ does an immeasurable amount of His sisters and brother, i „ ^ T Mark Handley. .. ing the city into 57 voting precincts. good in checking this most destruc­ ••nnumMMimmHMMUMMHMaMMntaaMmg tive of all agencies. If each of us . Mrs. John Moriarty. This will make the number of voters Mrs. Fred Barton. in each precinct 600. It is practical- would give the situation a few mo- iMin;-.' A. F. J A V O R SKI "ly doublingY the number ofnf T,precincts.rPHncts iments of serious reflection, we would undoubtedly find habit of ours Enumerator William J. Hughes has J 41 PLEASANT STREJBT The action taken is due to tne over- ajong this \[ne that would stand cor- Fall And Winter I completed the work of listihg up the { crowding of sortie of the precincts | recting, and in m^ke our children of the school age oi the -which" made it difficult for the full . contribution to the success of this town. quota of electors to cast their ballot praiseworthy endeavo?. GIRL'S HATS, a big lot of the newest ^ when a real contest is on. It should styles at $1.98 be remembered too that they use the WHY NOT HERE voting machine in Hartford, and that LADIES' FLANNELETTE 'NIGHT-1 it is planned to use two machines to HE EXTENSION of the Tuber­ That Are Smartly Cut 1 GOWNS, very fine quality at' rj each precinct. T culin test in the statye, Hartford In the second district of Enfield^ being the latest fcity to adopt it, JOME OVERCOATS have the smart air and Others do "ft; $1«50 and $2.00 ^ •we-we havenave a pollinguuiiuig ymvcplace thatvita* the reg-.. - • , . , . n ( I: istration of electors who must vote prompts the query: T\hy not here. s not, the difference is the cut. That's what makes MEN'S "CONGRESS" FLANNEL Shirts ; : at this particular place, if they are jn fact why not to all the smaller STADIUM and STYLEPLUS Brand different from oth­ which J 'i.: to vote at all, is four times larger municipalities of the state. The ers. They are correct in every detail. at $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 psr„tin Hssn ]-»°vhr rr^the5 sst the lack of the voting machines.ge The ly important with that of the larger A Great Variety In All Prices BOY'S OVERCOATS, a very large line ^ location too, of the local voting place places. It is something however is far from the best from the stand- state cannot impose on these at $6.50 to $13.98 • 4 point ofv.convenience or safety It communitieS) although it pays a does not seem possible iarge share of the cost of any des- should FOOTWEAR, ,a very complete line pf go into many more .elections with of an cattle that must be conditions as they are in this dis ric: . destroyed> the initiative must come you 4 shoes for the, whole family. I 'if littli attentfon it from the communities themselves. It itself if only the little attention it be one of the most important Wm. OUTING FLANNEL, 27 inch or 36 inch i.' requires were given to it. The dis- gteps in years in safeguarding the use 120 MAIN STREET wide, dark or light grounds, at per the north and south schools as the g^uld bH^partkulaMn- • yard 22c, 25c and 29c Te" piTThta ,hl h SJ „Vr|rdi„,ty £5St Three New Arrivals in the in such subdivisions, bat it would be • would cause any one should x K y ujuyt ^W Hind ALDEN AVE. MEAT MARKET § Dress Goods Department ^ dangerous congestion that occurs in otof economy to coucount the cost when the center of the village, and which the lives of the inhabitants of this VERDINA BROS., PROPS. ALL WOOL CREPE, 44 inches wide in > in the rush and hurry of hustling or any other community are at stake. voters to the polls is a serious men­ The town that does so is not an in­ black, brown, navy and henna, at per, ace to the safety of the people who viting place in which to live. use this thoroughfare. The time to Special Prices For yard ...; $2.00 give this matter consideration is now, and not on the eve of the next VELVETEEN, 36 inch wide, black, navy town election. With the lesson m G.E. KEENEY DIES The authoritative answer is in' this particular regard that the-recent Baby Beef Week ^ "Correct Service for the Formal and brown, at per yard $2.75^-. election taught, and it _ was not an and Informal table", edited by extremely large vote, it ought not Fresh Pork Loins r25e lb the social secretaries' of Mrs.. be difficult to convince the people of IN SOMERSVILLE Fresh Pork Shoulders • • •> • 15c lb O. H. P. Belmont and Mrs; OTTOMAN CLOTH, 42 inches wide, alli| this community that a movement for Genuine "Spring Lamb ' "1. . Oliver Harriman. Published un­ wool. Colors, black, navy and brown ^ this purpose has no other motive than President of Somersville Legs~... .v. rrv..... 35c lb' der the auspices of, the Makers the convenience and safety of the Loins , . 38c lb of Community Plate." Beautjful]^ :' at per yard $1.89 electors and the general public. Mfg. Co. Victim of Fore Quarters 28c lb illustrated, practical,'iiuthorita- Stewing Larhb 2 lbfc for 25c tive. We are the sole agifents of Butterick Patterns | Pneumonia—Was Very Heavy Boston Corn Fed Beef We shall be glad to present " •: <• Short Rib Roast Jr. 32c lb yott -with a copy-—free—if you TOWN PLANNING | Prominent in State Pol- Pot Roast V. 18c lb,; and up will'drop into our store some- in Thompsonville aftd vicinity. Anv pattern Roupd Steak, whole slice .31; . • • • • 32c lb timt' this week. not in stock can be*: received in 3 to 4 days. NLESS SOMETHING is done ' itics For 30 Years. Tender Shoulder Steak ?;.... * . f...... 24c lb Smoked Shoulders V." 12 '/i and 15c lb. U while the inevitable stride which.. George Edward Keeney, 74, presi- End of Sugar Cured Hams inf. .n ....i15c lb Arthur H. Lee our town seems destined to make (m dent 0f the Somersville Mariufactur- Fancy Roasting Chickens 42c lb fact is making) we will be a non- ing Company, president and owner Fancy Stewing Fowls 4...... 38c lb Jeweler i A. F. JAVORSKI descript and mishapen mass if the of the Hartford Life Insurance com. Daisy Hams v. 32c lb x i. u- v , pany, and formerly state senator and Machine Sliced Bacon 29c lb PEARL STREET TELEPHONE 160-2 - present building policy is pursued £aymaster-general of Connecticut, Frankfurts i 2 lbs for 39c much longer. The need of a build- ^ied Thursday morning at 6 o'clock Fancy American Cheese 38c lb 41 Pleasant St. : : Thompsonville, Conn ing regulation which would establish at his home in Somersville of pneu- uniform lines has been frequently monia after a week's illness * GROCERIES f . _ •, Ti • n„ Mr. Keeney was born in South pointed out. It was especially em- Manchester) March 22, 1849, son of Forest Park Catsup, large T_. 2. for 45c phasized over a year ago when the Rockwell and Leonora (Gowdy) Forest Park Catsup, small 2 for 25c construction program, which was Keeney. He attended the district Forest Park Mince Meat ? 2 for 25c then plainly evident, was in its in- schools and high school of South Forest Park Cod Fish, No. 1 ».•••• 25c p VT * . , , „ Manchester and later the Cheshire White House Coffee .V 39c fancy. Nothing was done, despite Military Academy at Cheshire. He Sweet Mixed Pickles, quart jars .... .r 37c tremendous amount of talk. We are. earned his own tuition at Cheshire Large Fancy Prunes 2 lbs for 29c still talking about it with no greater Academy by working in the Man- Extra 'Fancy Maine Corn 2 cans for 25c prospect of accomplishing anything, Chester silk mills. Kellogg's Corn Flakes 8c pkg while the need of it grows with the After leaving Cheshire he went in- Orange Marmalade 2 for 25c nes Boy's Shop incrase in the volume of the building to the textile business with his fath- Silk Tissue Toilet Paper 6 for 25c plans that are being made for next er who was president of the Somers- year. The need of extending the ville Manufacturing Company. In All Kinds of Fruits and Vegetables in Season v building line and other construction 1868 he became treasurer and man- ^ sells quality Boys Clothes regulations into a town planning pro- ager of the company and later suc- All Kinds of Fish Fresh in Season gram on an extensive scale has been ceeded his father as president. Gen- restated many times, in anticipation eral Keeney served in the Connecti- at prices unbeatable ^ of the present situation. Just why cut National Guard from 1865 to property owners have been lax in en- 1869. In 1870 he became a Mason, larging upon this idea, for their own He was paymaster-general of the protection if for nothing else, is dif- forces during the Spanish-American W7E are featuring this season four ficult to understand. To let the pre- War. He served two terms in the sent condition continue is almost State Senate, 1889-91 and 1893-95, GREENBLATT & CO. , * * great lines of sturdy clothes. criminal. and was also a member for Somers Haynes Durable, $9.95 Haynes Quality, $12.50 Sale Now In Haynes Rugged, $10.95 Haynes Junior, $15.00 Full Swing These styles are the best obtainable in Boys' Clothes for school, BANK BOOK IS THE frlay and dress. They will give service and look well after OU know of this sale—it is to reduce the stock of many months of hard wear. Every garment is 'sold' with our A Second Most Valuable Y John B. Fahey? which we have purchased. You definite guarantee. Sizes 7 to 18 years.. . know too the sort of stock this is. The finest brands of Clothing and Men's Furnishings that are made in book in the world. t IkJ America are in it. Just listen to these: - - - New Middy' Haynes Boys' " New I - Emerson Shoes, Stetson Hats and Oliver Children's Have you one in your home? Twist Suits Dep&rtment Overcoats Arrow Brand Collars and Shirts Exquisite suits in Warm comfy over­ Cheney Silk Neckwear Jerseys and Serg- coats for the little etf. Is a big store in itself chap, 3 to 10 years. And the Best Brands of Hosiery Made $5.95, $6.50, teeming with boys' needs, $6.50, $7.50,v $7.50, $8.95 from 3 to 18 years. $8.95, $10, $12 HE SUITS AND OVERCOATS are the output of The Thompsonville T the best American manufacturers. Men—DON'T t- MISS THIS BUYING OPPORTUNITY—it will last MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE OUR CAREFUL AND PROMPT ATTENTION ^ Trust Co. only for a few days longer. i Thompsonville, Conn. 'ALWAYS RELIABLE" Open SATURDAY Evenings 6:30 to 8:30 Greenblatt & Co. .4- 94 MAIN STREET , " •£&:, 1346-348 MAIN srtta SPRINGFIELD, : ; ' 4 \ THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. "I \ 'J i raOMPSQNVILlLiB PgESS> THURSDAY, OCTOBER iff 1923

the Town Building. President Wal­ Allen Chillson ot^~EnfieId - street ter P. Schwabe presided. figured in a triple automobile, acci­ Patrolmen Fleming and Bailes dent in Suffield Monday evening when raided the tailor shop of John three cars came together with a |t;Tsp- In Looking Up Kryzs at 30 Whitworth street Mon­ crash on Main street in that place. _ Ik- ..,.. day evening and found a small quan­ The owners of the cars settled their I tity of moonshine. He was arraign­ difficulty at once. None of the oc­ • ed before the local court Tuesday cupants were hurt/ S : The n al v a. „. « j™ meeting of the Enfield street, who was named as a member ters of this place at the Grand Lodge morning charged With keeping liquor Miss Irene Blaney was given a, fif w5 *VM-» wffl"'-.be ;.held of the state police force, has. resign-'Convention to be held in New Lon- with intent to sell and keeping a miscellaneous shower at her home, £ w ednesday evening, Oct. 17 at the ed, owing to other important busi- don next Tuesday. Quite a number place where it was reputed liquor on North Main street Tuesday even* • hose house. The meeting is called | ness matters.' j of others also are planning to at- could be bought." He was found ing by about 50 of her friends. She! for 8 o'clock. The business will in­ James M. Tjman. has resignedsign' his, tend.,As Mrs. Elizabeth Fairman of guilty .on both counts and on each received many beautiful p.nd useful !j clude the: election of officers fqjr the • Don't overlook this store, for our stock will'be worth position with the, Northern. Conjiec^i-; their Temple is Grand Chief _ it is was fined $100 and sentenced to jail gifts, among them a floor lamp from your while. .. .J ..' ' , •' ;;,ii ensuing year, reading of report* Arid cut Light & Htwer Company, and -hoped as many as possible will be for 15 days, together with court C. H.. Dexter's office force. A very i I other business necessary and prop­ • - will leave Saturday " for Berkeley, ' present. costs of $18.06. pleasant evening was spent. Re- j • er to come before saicU-meeting. s • Califs accompanied-.fey; Mrs. fynan.' Federation Day was observed by The open season on most of the freshments were served. I "Special For Men This Week In the;*r idistrict j • • court at Greenfield,,, Mr. Tynan has been fn fcharge of the the Epfield Woman's Club at the native game in this state opened Roland Pare, a popular conductor' 8 Mass., Monday, William Haynor of.gas department of the company for first regular meetingvof the fall and Monday and a large number of hunt­ for the Hartford & Springfield St. > • Mam street, pleaded guilty to a; the past, three years, and during his winter, season held yesterday after- ing licenses have already been issued Railway Co., has gone to Jackson- ] S Khaki Wool Shirts, $2, $2.75 and $3 charge of breaking and entering the stay in town ,has made, many,friehds. noon-in the playhouse of Mrs. Fred- by the town clerk as game through ville, Fla., where he will spend the ' • Shawknit Wool Stockings and Socks for Men and h0™® ^—rs. Flora E. Pond in.JLev- ! VThe'Pythian Sisters gav6,a birth-' erick W. Swindells in Enfield street, the outlying sections of the town winter months. j 3 erett, Mass. He was held for the'day party at the home of Nelson'Mrs- George H. Stoughton of Hart- have been reported more plentiful Timothy J. Sullivan has resigned • Women—the goods of unsurpassable quality. We .grand jury under bonds of $500. I Fairman in Highland Park Saturday ford, th£ Federation President, was this fall than has been the case in his position with a Pennsylvania1 have a fine lot of Boys and Children's Sweaters. A whist party and social was held' evening, in honor of Mrs. Elizabethf the guest of the club. Interesting several years. Casket Concern and has entered the Queen Quality Shoes for Ladies—Lion Brand for Men employ of Haynes & Co., Spring-' S Monday j evening in the K. of C.'Fairman, Mrs. Edna Merrill and reports *were given by the delegates Tomorrow is Columbus Day. There rooms by. the;memhers of Mercedes Mrs. Matthew Patterson. A T)Ieas- '^hp represented the club at the will be no special observance of the field. Mr. Sullivan was formerly Assembly, Catholic" Ladies of Co-5ant evening was spent. Refresh-.State Federation Convention held in day in town, other than a literary with' T. J. Southiere, the Main street un u8, clothier. i ^. ;^he - prizes -were awarded ments were served and the presents Waterbury. Tea was served by the entertainment and ~ smoker • by the to Mrs; Robert Walsh, Mrs. Thomas were" sets of Pyrexware each. I hostess. members of Washington Irving Coun­ . At the Methodist Church Sunday,' al d M SS llie Ru The The the subject of the pastor will be,| | Geo. H. Cunningham S i£w 0 i ^n K u^ ! Pythian Sisters will hold a T Mrs. Asa Fillmore entertained the cil, Knights of Columbus, to be held 1 166 Ald Societ r of the ethodl st "True Prayer." Sunday school at next whist party will be held on public whist, at the home 0f MrsJ ^ 3 , ^ . in the council room^ on High street 1 55 PEARL STREET Monday evening, the 22nd, and will Edwa^ McLeair this evening. Play-1 Episcopal Church at her home in 11:45, Epworth League at .6:15.1 tomorrow evening. - Subject at 7:00, "Blind Bartemens."! § > THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. be in charge, of Miss Nellie Rush and inj£.-will beein at eieht o'clock I Elm street this afternoon. There Mrs. Charles Greene of Uriionville 1 Mrs. Thomas. Furey. ' j "f^^Neufe Kelly Is the delegate ! was a large attendance present. Tea Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stone have has' been spending a few days with purchased four building lots on Pe- biniiuimiiniiimiiniiiinmHiiiniiiimii Constable Leon Hopkins, of Enfield:'chosen to represent the Pythian Sis- was served. . 1 An item of local interestJ is theiV her sister, Mrs. John Flanagan of quod avenue, Highland Park. The Union street. sale was made through the W. J. following: Mr. and TMLrs. Tom K. Many Thompsonville *ypung people Watson of 166 Hale street, Lowell, Hyland real''estate agency. Mass.,.announce, the engagement of attended the Manchester celebration Dr. E. H- plough, Naturopath, held in Manchester last Friday, Sat­ with offices in-the Sullivan • Block at-, ' their daughter; Agnes H. to Henry urday add Sunday. Hartmkn. of Thompsonville. Mr. tended the Convention of the Nation- i f •c^V'v Michael Sisitzky of Enfield street al Association of Naturopaths held' SAVE REGULARLY Harthran is. m charge of the electri- has purchased of Mrs. Hattie L. Guy cal department" of the Bigelow-Hart- at New Haven last week. Dr. Clough ' & • U of Springfield her building on As- was elected vice-president of the as- ] -} Not when the'spirit^ mwes.^ o • ford Carpet Corporation. . nuntuck street, .occupied by the A. Mr. and.. Mrs. Wesley Taber of sociation for the third time. He ' & P. store. was a speaker at the banquet .at .the ! _ . <" You will never get anywhere if you try £o save "what • Scotia^ N. Y; have_ been spending. iur„ a A largely attended whist party and week with Hotel Taft which closed the conven-' is left." Make up your mind to a definite amount you 8 Sam Oakley of Bigelow ™cial was h-eld la-st eveninS -in the tion. can save each month and deposit it here, first thing, be- " and Mrs. Knights of Columbus rooms by the avenue. " members of Primrose Camp, Royal 1 fore you pay the rent or anything else. • The ladfeis' aid society of the Neighbors of America. The winners Is a store that you should know, be­ First Presbyterian Church will hold in cards _Were Mrs. Samuel Humph­ cause of the extreme care with a silver tea this evening at the par­ ries, Mrs. Fred R.~ Furey and Mrs. Piano Instruction THE THOMPSONVILLE BUILDING g sonage on Pearl street. A good at­ Eileen O'Connor. The next whist which its stock is selected, and the tendance is requested. and social will be held following the Judge of Probate Charles J. Fow­ ( les j. row- regUiar meeting on Wednesday even- Miss Mary Ferguson ] & LOAN ASSOCIATION g ler, grand master of Connecticut~ October 24th, and the commit­ very reasonable prices charged. Odd Felltfws is in Dover, New ing> The Institution of Thrift tee in charge of Arrangements is 83 SPRING STREET •- 'v Hampshire, where he is attending Mrs. John O'Connor ahd Miss Tessie Get acquainted with this policy, when you are looking the annual convention of the New O'Connor. Hampshire Grand Lodge. Attorney Harold Bromage was ad­ for your Fall and Winter Clothing, Overcoats, Under­ Commander Dr. Frank F. Simon- mitted to practice before the Massa­ wear and Shoes. It will pay you, and you will enjoy do­ ton of the Horace Tanguay Post, chusetts Bar at Boston last Tuesday. American Legion, has been appointed He will open an office in Spring­ IF IT IS A ing business in the atmosphere of this genuine Men's chairman of the committee in charge field. Store. of the annual banquet and social of Mrs. E. R. Smith of Enfield and Residence Or the Legion to be held Monday even­ son, William E. Smith of Westfield, We want especially to call your attention this week to ing, Nov. 12, in observance of Arm­ are visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. istice Day. A. Gamble in Washington, D. C. Investment our stock of Packard Shoes for Men. They are the orig­ Many applications for loans were inal "made to wear" shoes. If you have not taken a favorably- acted upon, and several Property look at these shoes you should do so now. new applications for loans received at the regular monthly meeting of You Are Looking For the Thompsonville Building and Loan Association held Monday evening in Classified Consult ATTY. WILLIAM Advertising J. MULLIGAN F. J. SOUTHIERE 27 HIGH STREET 108 MAIN . STREET, THOMPSONVILLE Direct from FOR SALE

FOR SALE—Eight room house, with j the mills sheds, large barn, fruit trees. Modern improvements, including Men's Heavy Weight Union electricity, gas, hot and cold wat­ Suits—Fibbed cotton gar- er. Call 166 Windsor Locks Div., CHICAGO Mrs. John Sweeney, Riverside, merits,/ecru color, sizes 34 Warehouse Point. d25 to 46 $1.50 Monday October Fifteenth FOR $3A£E—1920 Oakland, five pas­ Men's Heavy" Weight Union senger,; six cylinder, in first class order. Price $250. Joseph Pro- Our Opportunity Sale Ends Suits—Duo-ribbed cotton vencher1, 19, Woodland Avenue, is crown is your garments, random gray Thompsonvilfe, Conn. *d24 color in regular and stout FOR • SALE—Kitchen Stove, with assurance o sizes, 34 to 46. . new grate, water front and lining. Men's Peerless Wool Union In excellent "condition. Call 313-12. Suits-—Gray mixed . color, FOR SALE—Building lot on Enfield Street. Inquire J. Vincent Browne, sizes 36 to 46v.^ne of the Church St., Tel. 465. tf Buy Your It guarantees that intangible Jbut very- best garment!-we carry, at - $4.50 TO RENT—3 room house on Thrall real and important STYLE VALUE, avenue, Suffield, Conn. Inquire Without which the most carefully made Men's Duo-Fold Union Mrs. Allen, Phone Thompsonville Suits—Two garments in 164. d25 h$t of the finest materials cannot give a one, a cotton. garment in­ FOR SALE—1920 Ford Coupe. Ex­ Range Now .1 smart appearance. / v./- h side for comfort;^ and a tras, Cord tires. Excellent condi­ pure wool garment outside tion. M. A. Malia, 183 Pearl St., The, GAGE. CROWN TIP is found in Telephone 96-3. 3 for warmth. Regular and • i many of the fine models of our latest stout sizes $4.50 FOR SALE—Apples, Quinces, Pears AND SAVE TEN DOLLARS A and Household Goods. Telephone MILLINERY DISPLAY. ^ 18-13. M. H. Westhoff, Enfield Street. d26 A great many of your friends and neighbors have tak­ David Hilditch en advantage of our OPPORTUNITY SALE. They s M. E. Gorman Co Our New Phone Number 524-2 WANTED S NEXT TO POST OFFICE 49 PEARL STREET have turned in their old, worthless, leaky and unsatis­ 46 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. WANTED—Pupils, either private or in classes for all kinds of art factory ranges, and now have a modern up-to-the-min­ needle work. Embroidery, knit­ ute range that gives them perfect satisfaction. ting, tatting and crocheting. Also work done to order. For informa­ j tion call 12 Lafayette Ave. or Come in to our Display Room, select your range or Phone 431, Town. Mrs. Cora E. Smith. d26 phone 300, and we'll send representative to your WANTED—Woman of refinement home. Remember ranges, like automobiles, wear out and ability to work with Doctor's fitting surgical garments. Free and you use your gas range more than a thousand times training given. Address Refine- in a year. RUGS . ment, c|o Thompsonville Press. WANTED—Room and Board te • 5R quiet comfortable home. Write Mrs. M. A. Lanham, 36 Jefferson THESE FINE QUAL­ St., Hartford. ITY FLOOR COVER­ SALE POSITIVELY ENDS OCTOBER 15th WANTED—A housekeeper in small INGS are woven in one family. Modern house. No wash­ piece with an extra ing. Write, or call evenings, 24 Lafayette Ave., Thompsonville, heavy rich silky pile and Conn.• d24 Telephone 300 you may have your choice of beautiful all- over patterns, or the lat­ FOR RENT S est Oriental designs at • prices you can afford to •TO RENT—4 Furnished Rooms on 3 Enfield St. Address "X", Enfield E1£CTHIC»W pay. We purchased St. Post Office, Enfield, Conn. • these rugs at a very low FOR RENT—One, two or three furn­ price and for cash will ished rooms. Modern conveniences S dispose of them at prices at 178 Enfield St. Tel. 418-3. tf TO RENT—Garage, 15 Martin Ave., unheard of before. off Franklin St". Inquire C. B. Tower, Phone 208-21. . tf The Northern Connecticut LOST—A Yellow fur choker, with brown stripes, in the Enfield street cemetery, from Gowdy's Mosoleum' SI to state road, by north entrance.: ReWard of $5 offered if left with Light and Power Co. Laurence Klein, Supt. Enfield Cem-; etery Ass'n, at his store, Main St., Thompsonville. " ;V-' d24 i

V * - 'f.vf-"*.- v. iiiiii ik¥.," - • -'-4. ularity as a business medium. There possessors. Treasury officials admit is no doubt of this" unpopularity. that, with the exception of New Eng. TWO-DOLLAR The paying teller of any bank will land, the prejudice is nation-Wide And Ailfeil confirm it. Any one who invests prevails among all classes except money in games of chance wherein paymasters who make up envelopes I; "NOTE DOOMED the element of good or bad luck is of cash and to whom the '$2 bill supposed to enter will affirm that a represents a saving of time and mus­ $2 bill spjells bad luck. And if fur­ cular effort in counting. But, say ISMM Treasury Department ther proof were needed there is the the men of Federal finance, they can MF* evidence contained in Treasury De­ find no adequate reason for the dis­ mmm "Has Omitted It From partment files in the form of thous­ like. mSiM • ands of letters of congratulation re­ the Designs Prepared If the puzzled officials were to in­ ti&r. ceived last April when the possibil­ terrogate restaurant cashiers, cigar for the New Currency. ity that the $2 note might be discon­ store clerks, theatre box office treas­ tinued was first made Iqjown. urers and the glass-guarded girls The fact that the Treasury De­ Another indication of its disfavor who sell tickets in moving-picture partment is still considering drop- is the speed with which it circulates booths, they would get light on the seeming mystery. The $2 bill is un­ ping the $2 bill from the denomina­ and becomes unfit for use. It is popular, aside from the superstition 'f*y4r; " passed from one hand to another as t wa - tions of paper currency and has jfast as the exchange can be made that it is a synonym for bad luck, omitted it in the preparation of new , and its life is less than six months, because it represents to many per­ designs for United States notes, sil­ the shortest span of existence given sons actual monetary loss. Likewise ver certificates and Federal Reserve to any of the forms of paper mon­ it is a temptation to the crime notes will bring cheer to those who ey. When the $2 bill goes back to known as short changing. There is look on this form of legal tender as the Treasury for redemption, bear* a psychological side to the problem unlucky to its possessor or as a gen­ ing the marks of -the ill usage which which is explained by sellers of tick­ MI it. eral nuisance because of its unpop- contempt; for it has engendered, it ets and cashiers and store clerks. is dirty, greasy, unkept—a very ho­ To quote one of them: „ r- -.Juki bo of a bill. Frequently one corner "The average person thinks of a is torn off, and when thus mutilat­ $2 bill as a $1 bill. • How many FOR SALE ed it cannot go to the Treasury times when you have been counting money laundry for washing, ironing a number of $1 bills in which a $2 1 1 family house on Enfield St. and a return to circulation. A new bill was mingled have you found SiiS bill must be issued in its place. No yourself counting the two as a one? . -iSl-_ :.J •0 2 family house on River St. one hates to part with a brand new That mistake is never made with a $2 bill, or clings to it as he would $5 bill. The fact that one has the 2 family house on Prospect St. to a crisp, freshly printed $1 or $5 five is firmly impressed on the mind, bill. In exchange for a new $2 note even though, like the two, it is a Apply he will gladly take two $1 bills that single bill. There's no reason why bear the grime of many hands and the presence of the two should be m pockets. forgotten unless that whereas a $5 Looks Good! Is Good! " bill is generally fairly clean arid of­ Martin J. Gorman In August last there were in cir­ ten new the $2 bill is invariably culation 37,599,350 $2 bills, the great­ dirty and worn and in consequence ^ The Honseftftd*riimge is proud of its lboks - 23 Walnut St., Thompsonville er part of them unwelcome to their seems to have lost some of its value. One associates the $1 bill with con­ and specializes in good cooking. l ^ stant handling and the marks of usage and the $2 bill, because of its e you can save—time to iMf, mk appearance, naturally falls into a ^ ^^enjojr other things—time to rest and re- %v like class and loses its identity. .r&v' A Firm With A Reputation "But irrespective of the reason— j lax. Thousands of housewives have found y4P' - : BK:- whether it is carelessness, absent- of doing gobd work for the past 35 mindedness or an actual delusion— | >that Household ranges shorten the day's ^ > the hard, cold fact is that three out .. work. • years can be of much value to you of every five persons who hand a $2 f.&'r. bill to me for a ticket think they are | Satisfy your longing for an up-to-the- in building your monument. giving a -$1 bill. This is shown by the fact that they walk away with minute Household and enjoy the superb Thompsonville Monumental Works the silver change as soon as I put it down, not waiting'for the remain­ service that only a Household range will M. J. LIBERTY, Proprietor ing $1. They seem surprised when ' :give. =-;.;; -^v; '7:-' ' ?;• :"• v :• I call them back and tell them they OFFICE, 97 Pearl St. TELEPHONE 403-4 have forgotten some of their change. "But there's another angle. It's a A fine line of the latest models now on poor $2 tfiat won't work both ways. exhibition in our stove Department. : We don't like to handle them any more than do our patrons, and for the same reason. We are likely to hand ^ one out in making change thinking it is a $1 bill. Even where a cash register or change-making JAMES HUGHES machine is employed it is a common practice for us to stick a $2 bill in THOMPSONVILLE the compartment reserved for $1 OLD FASHIONED bills, with the result that we fre­ quently short change ourselves." The Superstitious Abhor Them. "An unmitigated nuisance," is the SAFETY verdict of the bank teller. "Our 8^ depositors must accept them in trade. What they can't get rid of OLD FASHIONED SAFETY in a mortgage in the course of barter they deposit. is like old-fashioned honesty in a man—the We have to take them. But we THE UNIVBRSAL CAR W/-' one fundamental, indispensable virtue. can't pass them back. A depositor PUTNAM & would hit the ceiling if we gave a $2 bill to him in cashing a check. There are only two ways for us to COMPANY Parker-Smith Co. First get rid of them. One is in making up cash payrolls for fcrms with many 1 Members New York ft Hartford Stock Exchanges > employes, the other is returning Mortgages Are Safe them to the Treasury for redemp­ 6 CENTRAL ROW, HARTFORD. They Are Backed By the Best Security tion. Fifty per cent, of them come to us with one corner torn off. Many Tel. 2-1141 Si- —•Improved, Income Earning Prop­ are torn in two. They are the dirt­ iest of all the bills we handle and NEW BRITAIN OFFICE 31 WEST MAIN STREET erty in New Haven and Hartford. hard to count because they stick together.- Some people refuse them Investigate this sound investment which because they think bad luck goes with them, but I have never heard yields 61/2% interest in denominations of the origin of the superstition. Most Called for Payment $500 and $1000, and ask our local represen­ of the unpopularity is due to the Ri!!l!liE;!i«ll!l|!i tative about our exclusive connection with fact that they are too frequently at 110 and interest The Second National Bank in New Haven. paid out as a $1 bill." The bad luck superstition respon- sible for the mutilation of these notes Connecticut Light & Power Co. Hulburt A. Armstrong, Local Repr., Tel 94-12 is prevalent among those who invest First and Refunding Mortgage 7s, their money in games ol chance, in Lool^ing at the new touring car from the ride, you are at onc*;- the sporting world, the underworld, favorably impressed with the effect of longer, more graceful lines Series A, dated May 1, 1921. r and those who have to do with the secured by enlarging the cowl and raising the radiator : stage. Tearing off a corner is sup­ Slanting windshield and one-man top lend; material aid in giving $72,000 of these bonds Jhave been called for pay- The Parker-Smith Company posed to remove the "jinx." Pro­ the entire car a lower, more stylish appearaice. ment for the sinking fund and after November 1, atCOATOIATlD fessional poker players and even am­ 1923, these* called bonds will cease to bear interest. - 49 Pearl Street 153 Court Street ateurs who follow the many and An apron connecting the radiator with the fender skirts is also devious turns of "stud" or "show a decided improvement. - . We have a list of the numbers of the called bond? Hartford, Conn. New Haven, Conn." down" hate to see a $2 bill in a cash and holders are requested to communicate with us game. One corner is torn off as soon A comfort feature much appreciated by owners, is the additional to ascertain if they hold bonds which have been as the "jinx" note appears on the leg room provided by the enlargement of the cowl. called. table, and even then no player keeps Allow us to s'ic.v you the entire line of new Ford cars now on it if he can avoid it. At the first display in our show room. opportunity he will put it into the V*- "ante." Crap* shooters will not bet These cars can be obtained through such a bill on their own throw unless^ the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan. it is the last of their money. To "fade" an opposing player with a $2 bill is considered bad luck for him. COOLEY MOTOR CO The annual report of the New York Cotton Exchange contains an item, "Food for cats, $51.73." In spite of all precautions, rats and mice oc­ Every person residing in the Town of Enfield, Conn., casionally appear on the trading and non-resident owners of property- in said Town are floor. Traps have been employed in hereby notified to give in their list of property liable to vain and the cats are the mainstay in combating the nuisance. The rats taxation ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1923, signed, eat the ticker tape, often destroying dated and sworn on the form prescribed in Chapter 65. several rolls at a tinlfe. Spot, the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1918, as dean of the Exchange cats, spends CARS - TRUCKS • TRACTORS - amended. the night on the trading floor, The Return of the Prodigal sleeping in the engine room during |l|2 biMoZ baa m.uoil—'.V; !V Neglect will compel a list to be made and ten per the day when the Exchange closes. Sometimes there is a decided flavor of ad­ cent added thereto. Twenty miles of pearl oyster beds venture in the doiifgs of a travel service in the Gulf of Mannar, between Cey­ j J agent. Only a short tiihe ago we arrang­ The Assessors will be in session at the lon and the southernmost coast of ed for the return home from Harvard of India, have been discovered. The young Chinese aristocrat who preferred r i beds are still young and the earliest iy/- Town Building, Thompsonville, from 9 A. hfffl flfta v blithe primrose path to his home ties and v date of maturity is 1926. The only studies. M. to 5 P. M., Every Day except Sundays, other pearl fisheries of any import­ m SStfm ance in India at present are along Deposits madead in the from October 8th, 1923, to and including the extreme southern coast and the b s t Vkfer,It took a lot of doing; but the boy is now ,]H Mergui Islands, off Southern Burma. ^ ^in thej)osom of his family; somewhere in November 1st, 1923. • , These latter are exploited by Japan­ 3 Savings Department ese divers and the production enters Tien Tsin. "but slightly into Burmese exports. Deposits made in' tms Bank on of11' ..J NIGHT SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER Tbefore the< FIFTH' drfcw interest aXr, i i^^^etuirhing aifwigal Son halfway around M 30th AND 31st, AND NOVEMBER 1st, 1923, FROM 7 Arabian shieks are carrying vac­ the rate of 4% from the FIRST of 'Wtaeihing of the scope P. M. TO 9 P. M. A member of the Board will be at the uum bottles now. All the better each month. . . < vi&ih ?c¥of DAVIS TRAVEL SERVICE. Hazardville Post Office, October 17th and 24th from 9 equipped caravans that trek out of v • A. M. to 5 P. M. Aden across the desert are equipped Banking by Mail.is both safe and. „ - with vacuum bottles and it is now convenient and this Bank jtfved spec­ possible to have a cooling drink in ial attention to ont-of-fotfn deposit) Or r ju. . the midst of the Arabian desert. 1 WILLIAM HILDITCH, i •» ... lm. Write for ' booklet, "Bii&king by? * America spends $7,000,000 in onie Sr. ^ ^ year for works of art in Great r Mail." / M'K'V WILLIAM J. HUGHES, Britain alone. - .'£! 3?loor OJice : WILLIAM A. FUREY "It is significant that this is a r The Travelers , " * 8a Pearl Street, Hartforfi, Coon. government of young m&n, for the ASSESSORS. ; peace of Europe—which was not a peace—was made by cynical old Ba r?.k am! I rust Coin pelny t i t i > %"-;i 4 $ I > }#" ( Dated at Enfield,.Ctann., Sept. 20th, 1923. men," declares Samuel Crowther, des­ v 1 cribing the Mussolini government in ! r a « i o r s B u 11 ci i n1 la r ti ( j r d,('t. Collier's...... -,•?

, n'id &£*#?>,£;£•&&*: Wi • A HICDir 4 I f iHC ^»4 Service piade kn<^ that-the military that, as testified to .by Chemical authorities of the United States have Foundation witnesses, the same chem­ become satisfied, in consequence of icals could be used in making ex­ RENT INCREASE the results of this survey, that this plosives as were employed in peace INWARPLANTS country is now better prepared than time in turning out dyes. In many Pi •' * any other nation in the world for instances, the examiners of these : IS NATIONWIDE ^ speedy transformation of factories plants found, dye factories could be rtoV MHitarjr Officers De-,.jinto plants for the manufacture of turned almost overnight into explos­ Peak Not Yet in Sight S<};\ . ,• ': '"'/i explosives. ives plants, with no change, in most '3' clare Nation Is Best ' instances, of personnel or equipment. j Germany Formerly in Lead. :~" Germany, it was pointed out, was —Wage Earner Is Hit Prepared of All To It was explained that hitherto stripped of - her power in this rela­ the Hardest by Steady - rTi Germany,, because of her world mon­ tion when France occupied the Ruhr, v.'-;:*' Make Munitions, n opoly of, dyes and chemicals, had a for in that region were located num­ Climb of the Cost of grip that enabled her to gain a head- erous dye plants upon which Germany • j The Chemical Warfare' Service, it way at the outset of the World War depended during the- World War for Housing.^ -was learned yesterday, has Completed ^ch „the Allies were more than her explosives and war gases. S. FRAZIER RALEIGH B. BROWN ... j , . . ithree years in overcoming. The. Scores of New Plants Built. Rents are abnormally high in all a survey of the dye plants of the American Chemical Warfare Service1 Washing and Ironing Because Germans who held dye parts of the United States, and in Electrical Contractor—Dealer -United States and has listed seventy- ' was able, just before the armistice,' patents in tlfts country did not man­ Complete Electric Equipment OFFICE—119 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 82-5 '"five of these plants as prospective' to 'develop Lewisite, a powerful £as, ufacture under those patents, with New York City they are approach­ Enfield St.—Opposite P. O. munitions centers in event of anoth-' ^hich it had planned to use against a few exceptions, but centered pro­ ing the so-called peak, according to Enfield, Conn. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. oses. ' j chemicals could be converted into the throughout the country. The survey shows that rents are Sullivan Block—Tel. 168-4 Thompsonville, Conn. An officer of the Chemical Warfare! making of explosives. They found . At Edgewood, Md., the Chemical higher than at any time during the 39 PEARL STREET Warfare Service has recently brought last nine years, and generally about out a number of new gases. One of 75 per cent, above the pre-war level. p these was spectacularly demonstrated In compiling its data the board at the bombing on Sept. 5 last off received reports from real estate a 11 Cape Hatteras of the obsolete battle­ brokers and others closely in touch THOMPSONVILLE ELECTRIC CO ships Virginia and New Jersey. Air­ with the housing situation in 161 E. C. O'BRIEN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS men who dropped bombs on these cities. The figures show that during! Plumbing, Heating All kinds of Electrical Appliances & National Mazda Lamps warships toere screened from view by the period of the war rents rose' heavy, rolling white curtains. Less slowly as compared with the cost of and Tinning PHONE 84-4 77 HIGH STREET M. T.Cummings than three gallons of a certain chem­ other necessities, but were still go- All work guaranteed—Give Me A ical compound, spurted from the tail ing up after July, 1920, when the j Trial—TELEPHONE 254-2 316 Main Street of a plane, were required to create cost of living as a whole began to j 56 LINCOLN STREET a curtain a mile deep and a mile and fall. The peak of rents, prior to' Service a quarter long. The liquid formed July, 1923, was not reached until Sapsuzian & Spier Satisfaction A Store You Should Know a smoke billow on contact with the March, 1921. After that average air. rents dropped slightly, and showed a 1 1 ^ General Insurance and Real Estate tendency downward during the year. Contracting Jobbing FRANK A. SIMMONS, Special Representative ; A divining spear with a dial at­ In November, 1922, the advance be­ gan again. L. H. DAVIS Office, Sulivan Block, Pearl Street. Telephone 294 MAGNIFICENT tachment that shows whether the The report continued: "This.is not : (i V spearpoint is touching gold or a base true, of course, in all cities or in all Carpenter and Builder FUR-TRIMMED metal, such as iron, is used by divers Estimates Furnished . in salvaging the ?30,0d0,000 worth parts of the country. Some of the of gold bullion which dropped to the cities where rents once were highest 255 Enfield Street, Thompsonville ocean bed when a German submarine are now relatively lo.w measured by BENJAMIN F. CARDINAL sank the Laurentic off Donegal, Ire­ percentage of chaftge. In others, land, in 1918. The dial is kept however, there has been a steady General Insurance i aboard the salvaging ship. The hand climb upward. Taking the last four- ; moves to the left of the zero mark month period for which the confer­ S. L. Mitchell Thompsonville, Ct. Tel. 285-4 iwhen the spear is prodded against a ence board has figures, that ended in July, 1923, it is found that in 60 V*. , piece of iron, copper or other base PIAJMP.ING AND HEATINO metal, but when it touches gold the of 161 - cities from which reports dial swings sharply to the right. were received there has been an av­ 40 HIGH STREET [ The divers are armed with sharp erage increase in rents and decreases PHONE 19U-3 WRAPS ! knives to fight off the hungry dog­ in only 16. In the remaining 85 rents The "Pearl" Confectionery Store remained unchanged. Thirty-two fish 'that swarm in the deep about cities of the 161 reporting averaged BARONIAN BROTHERS HIS is distinctly a coat and wrap season. And , the sunken vessel. rents increases of more than 100 per T we are featuring the season's most beauti­ cent, since 1914. Some of the larg­ A CHOCE LINE OF CONFECTIONERY. ful models in a wonderful display. Dressy af­ It looks l^ft a long, hard winter est cities in the country were in this J. D'AVERSA A COMPLETE STOCK OF CIGARS AND .CIGARETTES ternoon models and even more dressy evening in the Canadian Yukon. Twelve group, such as Chicago, Detroit, Los j Angeles, Milwaukee and Jersey City. I Expert Tailor creations. Straightline and flare models pre­ thousand cases of whisky have laid ALL KINDS OF TAILORING Try Our Ice Cream — It Is Delicious in Vancouver for months, stored for In Denver, Portland, Ore., and' dominate, some of them close with handsome Rochester, rent increases since July,1 FOR LADIES AND GENTS 100 Pearl Street. Phone 333-3 Thompsonville, Conn. permission of the United States Gov­ 77 PEARL STREET fastenings on the hips, with a little Russian ernment to cross at Skagway. Des­ 1914, averaged between. 91 per cent, tendency and all are lavishly trimmed with lux­ perate efforts have been made by and 100 per cent.; in Boston, Buffalo,' CLEANING and PRESSING urious furs. politicians of the North, whose polit­ Cleveland, Newark, New York, Phila­ ical lives depend upon getting the delphia, St. Louis and Washington, liquor to those who will hibernate in rents were 81 per cent, to 90 per BRAINARD-AHRENS, INC. Outstanding values are featured the Yukon during the long dayless cent, higher, and in Cincinnati and winter. No word has been received Pittsburgh, 71 per cent, and 80 .per Your Eyesight LARGEST INSURANCE AGENCY IN NORTHERN CONN. in these two very special groups from Dawson or Washington. No cent, higher respectively. This Is Very Important. You May treaty provides for a safe entrance enumeration takes into account only Need Glasses—We can tell you. COOPER BLOCK Thompsonville Office the largest industrial centres. Cities Cameras and Photo Supplies 106 MAIN STREET through the three-mile limit zone off Phone W. Locks Div. 222-2 Telephone 45 the mouth of the Yukon" River and with smaller populations show the C. ROGERS & CO. the whisky cannot pass legally from same tendency. On the other hand, 471 Main St., Springfield the legal high seas to the .legal river. a few important places like Balti­ more, Indianapolis, Kansas City, *45 *75 Minneapolis, New Orleans, San Fran­ ALPHONSE TRUDEAU Of about 2,000 kinds of bacteria, cisco and Seattle reported increases Others $39.75 to $98.00 only about 100 are believed to be in rents somewhat less than the av­ P. VERDIGLIO AUTO PUBLIC SERVICE harmful. erage for the country as a whole. New Rio Speed Wagon and Seven Passenger Touring Car. "The tendency of rents has been COAL AND WOOD •tie ttYTwelve for Savin Rock a Specialty. Lenin and Trotzky each receive clearly upward, however, in the past 115 HIGH ST., THOMPSONVILLE TELEPHONE 246 about $55 monthly. Summer, and few of those which re­ LEHIGH A SPECIALTY ported to the board expected a decline in the near future. Scarcity of ac­ Phone Connection commodations, the high cost of such buildings as are being erected and EDWARD LEETE increased cost of upkeep and taxes serve to raise'and keep up the rents FUNERAL DIRECTOR of average houses in average com­ John DeAngelus 20 WASHINGTON STREET munities." PHONE 107. FIRST CLASS SHOE OFFICE 45 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 180 fi REPAIRING The Deepest Mine Special Values in Men's and Jfartjhrd's Shopping (Setter? • In the World Boys' Shoes. General Contractor and Builder THERE IS NOTHING TOO LARGE OR SMALL FOR US St. John del Rey Mine in Brazil TO HANDLE IN THE BUILDING LINE. (OUR NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 2-5201) B Is 6,726 Feet Below the Sur­ Telephone Connections • face—Is Controlled by Eng­ E. M. Granger, Jr.' THOMAS SAVAGE & SONS McCalls and Pictorial Review Patterns Are the Best Phone No. 2-5201 H lish Mining Interests. -———- •' — 1 « BB AUCTIONEER • The St. John del Rey mine in Brazil is the deepest mine in the THOMPSONVILLE, CT. world, reports Thomas T. Read, sup­ TELEPHONE NO. 1 GEORGE M. MOORE ervising engineer of the United 2 New Coats for Girls 6 to 16 yrs. g States Bureau of Mines. "Among GARAGE J the large number of deep mines in the world there are several which do 16 PEARL ST. THOMPSONVILLE. CONN. Of the Most Favored Fabrics • not differ much in depth," he says. FOR SALE—Dodge Car in first class condition. Telephone 483-3 "The St. John del Rey mine has William E. Gavin reached a vertical depth of 6,726 feet PLUMBING, TINNING 2 STALLS TO RENT In the Very Smartest Styles • below the top of its shaft; miners HEATING AND GAS Accessories Of All Kinds For the Car enter it, however, through an adit Tel. 199-2 Thompsonville Only Soconv Gasoline For Sale which intersects the shaft 324 feet SHOP, 19 Lincoln Street. No matter how how fastidious the taste of the Little • below the surface. Residence, 27 Alden Avenue "In the Kolar gold field of India Miss, there is such a varied choice here she cannot go • there are a number of deep shafts, one of which reaches to a vertical .astray in her selection. Smart Coats are offered in the jj depth of 6,140 feet below the surface. FRANK P. SMYTH In South Africa the Village Deep J!S5STT very latest models, made of Vicuna, Desire, Camels • Ltd., is Expected to sink to a depth COAL AND WOOD Hair, Overplaids and Luxuro in styles that will adapt JJ of 7,000 feet, but presumably the St. NICK'S John del Rey will be deeper than that Our coal is the kind that sparkles with Dent up heat. It themselves to all sorts of wear. g since it has been going lower at the BARBER SHOP is well screened and in every way satisfactory. rate of 150 feet a year. SOME FUR TRIMMED, collars and cuffs of Opposum, Nutria, Beaver, • "The deepest shaft in the United Brookside OFFICE. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE CONNECTION States, the Tamarack No. 5, although Enfield Street. Thompsonville. Conn. Raccoon, and Squirrel, while others rely upon the beauty of their own H it is only 5,308 feet deep, actually Shave 15c fabrics for their appeal. • J approaches nearer to the centre of the earth (4,100 feet below sea level Hair Cut 35c THE COLOR CHOICE gives selection of navy, brown, tan, caramel, grey as against 3,958 feet at St. John del Rey). The deepest workings in the Gannuscio Block and sorrento. Priced $12.50 to $49.50 each. * M Calumet and Hecla go down to 4,600 EPSTEIN'S EXPRESS feet below sea level. North Main Street Local and Long Distance Furniture and Piano Moving "The St. John del Rey is worked by the oldest registered English mining company, which was organiz­ Daily Express—Springfield, Worcester Come See Oar New Silks • ed in 1830, to work a mine at a con­ siderable distance from this one. That and Boston THEIR BEAUTY WILL REPAY YOU. The Fashion Creators have de- jj mine proved unprofitable, and in A. COOK, Jr. LONG DISTANCE HAULING cided definitely on their silken offerings for the Fall and Winter season. am 1834 operations were transferred to the St. John del Rey deposit, where Builder and General STORAGE WAREHOUSE WE SHOW A GLORIOUS ARRAY of colorful silks for every require- H operations have been practically con­ Office Phone 82-5 119 Main Street ment of Mi-ladys wardrobe. Let us show you. H tinuous ever since. Both the composition of the ore, Contractor House Phone 182 39 Central Street SATINS, MOIRES, CREPES, Brocades, Gold and Silver Brocades, printed 5 consisting of quartz, carbonate of 103 Enfield St. Phone 33-3 iron, and magnesia and sulphides, Spfd. Office, 36 Lyman St. Boston Office, 9 Otis St. Cantons, embroidered Crepes, Brocade Chiffons, Velvets, and a big line • with which the gold as apparently of Chiffon Velvet, giving great choice. • associated, and the method of work­ •ing the mine are unusual. "It is THE COLORINGS ARE EXQUISITE, including the new brown, the new • worked," says Mr. Read, "through a Shave 15c A B Mitchell series of five shafts, of which only Jeweler and Chinese blue so rich and smart, lovely soft greys, rich greens, blues, beige, • the first reaches the surface. The Hair Cut 35c and the soft lovely evening tones. You'll be interested and charmed by H others merely connect the levels, and Children's Hair Cut. 25c Optometrist a visit to our Silk Department, • strictly should be called winzes. The PAPANIC'S BARBER SHOP We grind our shafts are all in the wall rock on the 88 Pleasant St., Thompsonville own lenses. •A north side of the ore body and are ALSO POOL ROOM Thompsonville 5M— connected with it by crosscuts." iSfeS * sra^sswRsswwfrSffip'iseriiScw^ — _ rnimlm later moved to Boston. From Bos­ Mr. Price was" a vestryman of St. irmer Sheriff Dies' ton he came to this town where he John's Church and for many years has since resided. For forty years its junior warden and later its sen­ in Warehouse Point he conducted- retail stores in this ior warden. He was married to Miss. • m town and Windsor Locks. He. was Harrietts L. Fiske of Templeton, M Opportunities For Who Seek | -James Price Well Known in a member of J. H. Converse Post, Mass. Mr. Price leaves his wife; six :.uij&i^>litical Circles Throughout G. A. R., Windsor Locks, and of children, Laurence F. Price, James - • ^l%hStar Lodge F. & A. M., of D. Price and Miss Sarah V. Price, O-Vj- * ,c , which he was a past grand master. all of this town; Mrs. L. J. Talbot Plant At. One Time. ' In 187S he was a member of the of Providence, R. I., and Howard A. | tmswmm •M 1 legislature from Warehouse Point. Price of Springfield and two grand-! That has the Home-made Flavor ; ie funeral of James Price, vet- For fourteen years Mr. Price was sons, Edwin A. Price and Roland P. Talbot. —Cuts .without' crumbling eran bf the Civil War, and a former a deputy sheriff under Sheriffs wsmmimmm g?'" tC - member of the Legislature, was held —Keeps, .fresh- P^'''/'\; yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Spalding and Smith. It was he, who „ Wit'••••': sat St. John's church, Warehouse ; with another officer guarded Gov­ District Deputy Ryan ' ; • T xi %•/•-. > point, The service was cpnducted ernor Bulkeley's rooms at the Cap- pi» That's Saffian &mmuesli by R important matter of making choice COURT SQUARE THEATER of a future home for the council 1 BUILDING LOT, Woodward Tract, six houses to be erect­ will probably be determined. The SPRINGFIELD, MASS. ed on this tract in the early spring. Why not own this lot and building committee will have a prop­ live in the finest residential section in Thompsonville. • -SPECIALS" osition to make that will be of vital 1 LOT, Fairview. Low price, bound to jump in this local­ interest to every member in the ity. 3 LOTS, Highland Park, bargain prices. council, and may mean a culmination ALL WEEK IE of the long cherished home of each IF YOU INTEND TO BUY OR SELL, SEE ME FIRST and every member—"A Permanent Starting Monday v/ClODcr 1J Friday and Saturday Home for Washington Irving Coun­ MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY • cil." All members are cordially in­ OLIN E. WOODWARD • vited to attend. • The members of the council are GEORGE M. COHAN 7 Grant Ave. TEL. 159-5 Thompsonville, Ct. Jjj Fresh Ground Hamburg 13c lb. arranging for the annual bazaar to be held during the winter. John Presents the Internationally Successful Comedy •••3 3 lbs for 35c A. Ryan is chairman of the general committee and the other members are James A. Higgins, Thomas Fur- Pot Roasts 15c lb and up ey, Edward Triggs and M. W. Hulli- SO THIS van.

Oven Roasts 18c lb and up United Presbyterian Church Notes | Home and School will be the theme 1 IS LONDON- for study at the United Presbyterian • Sweet Potatoes 7 lbs for 25c Church next Sabbath morning. In By Arthur Goodrich the evening hour the pastor will speak on the words: In His Name. With The Original Hudson Theatre, N. Y. White Potatoes 45c peck Rally Day will be observed in the 12:00 o'clock service. An effort will # Cast Including be made to have every member of EDMUND BREESE, LAWRENCE D'ORSAY, DONALD the Sabbath School present. Morn­ GALLAHER, LILY CAHILL, MARION GREY, MARIE ing service is at 10:30 o'clock. Even­ CLARK L. HAMILTON ing service at 7:00 o'clock. > CARROLL, WALLACE WIDDECOMBE AND OTHERS The Christian Endeavor Society 40 Pearl St., Thompsonville will meet promptly at 6:00 o'clock ppippc. EVENINGS 50c to $2.50 TELEPHONE 201 P. M. Plans for the contest have been completed. Next Sabbath will r IVIVsEjO. WED. and SAT. MAT. .. 50c to $2.00 36 PEARL STREET be the initial meeting and -a .full at­ TELEPHONE 456 tendance is urged. MAIL ORDERS NOW—SEATS ON SALE OCTOBER 11 THOMPSONYILLE, CONNECTICUT ri • - Rev. George Whiteside will leave next Monday to attend the meeting of Here are some excellent marketing op­ the New York Synod at Washington- D. C. This Synod embraces some portunities for economic buying for seven or. eight of the eastern states and is among the larger Synods of Thompsonville housewives. the denomination. Robert Hilditch has been elected a delegate and will also attend. Rev. Mr. Whiteside will address the Synod on Wednesday Specials for— 1 evening on the theme, "Is It Worth ifi ; • While to Pray." j %: • FREDERIC C. ABBE Friday and Saturday Studio Opposite King St. School MVEARL STREET, THOMPSONVILLE TELEPHONES 3 AND Fresh Loins of Pork 20c lb • Teacher of Piano Whole Fresh Hams .. 20c lb £ ' 'y m ?• TELEPHONE 137-5 Fresh Pork Shoulders 16c lb 1 Specials for— Smoked Shoulders .— 1214c lb Is 5 Bacon - 18c lb Eagle Talons" and Comedies Hamburg Steak, 2 lbs for 25c Special On Canned Goods- Lamb Stew 2 lbs for 25c SUNDAY, OCT. 14—PARAMOUNT Small Legs of Lamb 38c lb Car With A "WORLDS APPLAUSE" Campbell's Tomato Soup 3 cans for 25c Produced by William de Mille Featuring Pork and Beans 3 cans for 25c GROCERY DEPT. Sweet Corn 2 cans for 25c Mansfield Bebe Daniels and Lewis Stone Dill Pickles, quart jar .... 35c Pure Apple Sauce, large can _... 25c COMEDY AND NEWS WEEKLY Ideal Not-a-Seed Raisins — 2 pkgs for 25c MONDAY & TUESDAY, OCT. 15-16—FOX Fruit Specials Pure Jelly 2 tumblers for 25c Motor Best Pastry Flour 99c sack "WHO ARE MY PARENTS" Choice Concord Grapes ..r.... 25c basket — 29c Tokay Grapes '2 lbs 25c M. 45c Jars Pure Preserves, special A Splendid Drama of Human Emotions ( • Teco Pancake Flour 2 pkgs 25c Clock Pie Apples MtHMHHMMIIMHItWIMMNIIHINHI 24c peck * - Special All-Star Cast 2 bottles 25c Large Grape Fruit •llllMIIMHMt 10c each Ritter's Pure Catsup, —Vibration Proof. Comedies and New Serial "The Fighting Skipper" Laundry Soap —— 6 bars for 25c —Sturdy. Good Corn 2 cans 25c —Handsome. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17—GOLDWYN Vegetable Specials Vi lb cans 17c fte; 25c Bakers Cocoa —Shows time in the Sweet Potatoes 7 lbs for 25c Kellogg's Corn Flakes 2 for 15c darkness. "VANITY FAIR" i Onions — 8 lbs for 25c Sweet Juicy Oranges ~ 29c dozen —Easy to attach. Starring Mabel Ballin ... Fancy Potatoes 37c peck IB REASONABLY Sunshine Comedy Movie Chats 4 Celery Lettuce Cauliflower FISH DEPT. PRICED FRESH OYSTERS (First of the Season) THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18-19 i Fresh Shore Haddock 12c lb From $3.50 Up Whole Market Cod — 12c lb "BURNING SANDS" THE CHARLES ALAIMO CO. Whole Boston Blue 12c lb A. B. Mitchell 15c lb Featuring; Wanda Hawley and 40 Pearl St., Thompsonville 1 Fresh Caught Flounders 12 PEARL ST. Wt.''':. Quohaugs, Steak Salmon, Butterfish, Steak Cod, THOMPSONVILLE » Milton Sills if$ IF JEWELER & OPTICIAN ^ TELEPHONE 456 s~p.-f mk-- Steak Blue, Fresh Caught Mackerel and Sword Fish Registered Optometrist ..

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