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New Britain herald., 1915-01-06

Terre Haute. Ind, Jan. 5-Mayor Dom M. Roberts of this city is pre- pairing to fight the hottest legal bat tie in the gravest scandal of American political life which has been un- earthed in years. He and over 100 others, including other prominent city officials and employees, were ar rested, charged with election frauds last November, The accused are charged with conspiracy to defraud the government and were indicted by a federal grand jury at Indianapolis. It is alleged that Roberts headed a corrupt political machine which used "foaters'' to win the election in Vigo county. The alleged false registra- tion is claimed to have been brazenly daring. Roberts is out on $10,000 bail.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
Major WiIcOx's Birthday

Major Frank L. Wilcox today ob- served the fifty-sixth anniversary of his birth. Doubtless he had but lt tie time to celebrate the occasion. ow- Ing to the fact that he is very busy with arrangements for the governors bal in Hartford this evening.
 The major was born January 6. 1858, in this town. being the son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel c. Wilcox He Is one of family of eight children, another of which is Miss Elizabeth Wilcox of Worthngton ridge.
 Major Wilcox was educated with the view of taking up his fathers work as manufacturer Until twelve Q years Of age he attended the Berlin academy, then entered St Paul's school at Concord, N H., where his son, Samuel, now attends graduating in 1S76.' Then entering Trinity col lege, Hartford, he graduated from that institution in 1880 with the de- gree of A. B. Entering the shops of the Peck, Stowe and Wilcox company at kensington in the same year, he became their manager in 1885, con- tinuing in that capacity until the con- sO]idation of the kensington factory with other factories of the company y factory was totally destroyed by fire He then became associated with the Berlin Iron Bridge company as it's treasurer. He also became identified With many business interests through out Hartford county. Among the offices which he has held are president of the Peck, Stowe and Wilcox company, q director in the Phoenix National
 
 Mechanics National bank, of the Ber- lin Savings bank. of the Mattabesset company of Berlin, and secretary and treasurer of the Middletown and Port land Bridge company. In politics Mr. Wilcox is a staunch republican and he represented the town in the state legislature in 1893, during his term serving as clerk of the judiciary committee.
 On January 19, 1898, MT, Wilcox was married to Miss Harriet Church. ill Webster, the daughter of Deacon Charles and Julia $. Webster. Both are active members and liberal SUD- porters of the Berlin Congregational church.
 Berlin Briefs
 A meeting of the town school com mittee will be held next Monday evening.
 The East Berlin Athletic association will give social and dance Friday evening in Athletic hall.
 David Kelsey of West Hartford gave a very interesting address on "Gener&1 Utilities of Rural Life" at last nights meeting of the Berlin Grange. Reports of retiring officers were read, Mrs. F. E. Austin and Mrs William Whitman gave recitations and there was a roll call
 Mrs. A. H. Bushnell is visiting her sister in Middletown.
 George Anderson is in New London on a masons' job.
 A man who said he was walking from Boston, Mass, to San Francisco Cal. passed through town yesterday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. C, Q. Hanford of Sufield, former residents of this place, will spend the winter in Florida.
 Bakers pool team gave supper to Whites team last night, having been the loser in the recent pool tour rament
 The Worthington Gram mar school polo team will clash with the Ken sington Grammar school five Saturday at the kensingt0n grounds.
 Miss Nernandell Rogers of Burling- ton. Nt. is the guest of pr. and Mrs. Roger M Griswol1 of kensington.
 Miss Cecile German is visiting at
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
Berlin News SELfCThAN CHENEY
 VICTIM OF CHANCE Nominated by County for Door,  keeper but Loses Out in Caucus. EXCITING RUNAWAY IN KENS|kCT0N
EXCITING RUNAWAY IN kENS|kCT0N
.New Britain Mans Horse Barely Misses Colliding HeadfOrenOst With Car-Nlajor Frank h. WilcOx's Birth day-SWedish Books.

By mere chance, First Sclectnan she nomination for one of the posi- tions of doorkeeper for the house of representatives in the general caucus following the county caucuses at the state capital in Hartford last night.
 In the caucus of Hartford county representatives held at 1:3O o'clock in the evening, Selectman Gibney defeat ed Sylvester 0. Lord of Southington flor the nomination by the close vote of 16-15. There were six such pO sitions to be filled by the house: four being for doorkeepcrs and two for messengers, so when it came to the general caucus. it was decided that, as there was a candidate from each of the eight counties in the state, 1t would be necessary to throw out the names of two of the candidates to even Vp matters. The legislators thought the best way to do this, would be to put the names of each county into A hat and withdraw the two which were to be deprived of the privilege of naming q candidate. The slip bear ing the word "Hartford County' was the first to be drawn by Clerk Rich |. West Hartford, and another. bearing the word "ToIand'' was taken out second in order. Thus the local of fcials ambitions were dashed to the ground. even after he had defeated his only opponent by fair vote. The game of chance had proven to be de- feat for Selectman GiEncN and the sting of losing in such a matter was, undoubtedly, great.
 ' Previous to this, Stuart N. Webster, the son of eN-RepresentatiVc Daniel Webster of the Beckley district, was defeated for the nomination for mes senger. Three names were placed in nomination at the county caucus for the position of messenger. Basil N. Varsons of Canton and George Fen ton of New Britain, being the other two aspirants. Mir. Parsons won on the first ballot
 Exciting Runaway.
 Taking fright at tho sight of a wagon body which was being loaded into q heavy business wagon to which he was harne5sed q horse belonging to Alfred Elmgren of New Britain made q wild dash through the prin- cipal highways of kensngton this \morning, barely avoiding serious in- )slry or Instantaneous death in steer ing clear of d trolley car under the railroad bridge, and endangering the lives of number of pedestrians. He was finally caught by Paul Gianna. a kensngton boy who, after others had failed to stop the frightened horse.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06

on the claims of other property own CTS. although it was generally be- Teyed at the time the suits were brought that settlements would be made with all on whatever basis the court selected in the actions brought before it.
 Attorneys interested now state that all the court did was to establish the pany's liability for damages, ex- cept in the cases brought before it, the judge having named the amount to which each of the plaintiffs was en- titled As a result the other prop erty owners seemingly are in prac- tioally the same position as they were three years ago and they will have to take up the matter of settlement with the company themselves, bringing in- dividual civil action unless they can come to an agreement with the tram - way people as to the amount they are to be paid They are not over-en- thusiastic about the turn the matter has taken and some of them see nu- merous difficulties ahead of them be- fore they collect the damages they claimed they are entitled to. Buys Daughters Interest. Deputy Sheriff W. c. Hart has bought his daughters interest in the Hart homestead on Hough street and he is making plans to move his fam fly into the place. The officer is now living on Broad street.
 The property was a part of the es- tate of Sheriff Harts deceased wife. The other house was sold recently. Brief Ite,ns
 Miss Anna Murphy of Whiting street returned today to Laure1ton hall to resume her studies.
 The first of a series of weekly meet ings of the dancing class recently or ganized by local young people will be held this evening in the town hall.
 The condition of Flagman Frederick Roper, who is seriously III at his home on Whiting street, was reported today to be unchanged, and but little hope is held out for his recovery.
 The directors and stoc1h olders of the National bank will hold their am nuad meeting on January 12.
 Evangelistic services at the Advent Christian church will be continued every evening, except Saturday, for the balance of the week.
 Several local republicans will at tend the inaugural ball in Hartford this evening.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
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Attendance .i High School Basket ball League Game Should be Large.

! Attendance .i High School Basket ball League Game Should be Large. There is big campaign on foot to | sell 500 tickets for the first local | league basketball game on Saturday 1 evening. January Is, when the High school five meets the Crosby High team of Waterbury, at the school gymnasium. Both quintets are un- usually str ong this year and the Cros- by team has always been a good
 drawing card in this city. The local team has had hard luck during the opening games, but by defeating the Gilbert school in Winsted, the quintet have given fresh hope to their SUD- porters and good start by large
 attendance at this game, would
 be great help to success in
 the teams league schedule. Interest
 is rising and the slogan of the ticket
 sellers is Be one of the five hundred
 In the near future the High school Teachers club will announce the date and cast of the play "A Russian Honeymoon. which they plan to pre- sent early in February w. E. Fay who is the business manager will have his plans completed in few days.
 After receiving letter stating that a debate between the debating teams of New Britain and Middletown High sch ools which was to have been held on Jan. S. in Middletown, must be nostponed President Dubowy of tho local club today received notification that the debate could be held on the original date, next Friday evening. The following men will act as judges, NJ. H. Walsh of MiddIetown, D. A. Wilson of Hartford and M. D. Sake of New Britain.
 The officers of the class book have now begun the work of securing and compiling all data for the 1915 edi- tion which they assert will surpass any previous effort in this line.
 The trials for the school dramatic club will commence next week. The largest number of candidates for parts in the cast in the history of dra- matics at the school Is expected and Miss Weld. the dramatic advisor will begin at once in choosing the char acters. The play selected Is The Lost Paradise" and, in order to pro- duce 1t, R large amount of money must be paid for royalties, costumes and stage settings, so the receipts must be greater than last year to outbal- l ance the expenditures.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06

ordered No. 1 company and the Hook and Ladder company to return.
 So much of a start had the fire ob- tained that it was a useless task to try and save the house so the energies of the firemen and the occupants were centered about trying to save the furniture. It was while he was standing beside the house directing the work that the chimney fell on Captain O'Brien.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
the home of MT. and Mrs. William

inc home of MT. and Mrs. William Luby.
 Mrs. Patrick Kelly is recovering from an attack of pleurisy.
 Harry Scott of Detroit, Mich, a former resident in Berlin, was a visitor in town Monday.
 Frank Dimocl<, who was discharged a. ticket agent at the East Berlin railroad station a short time ago, has accepted job as night gate tender at the Berkley crossing.
 Mrs H. Medd of Southport L. l.. is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. L. A. WestcOtt of East Berlin.
 Mrs Charles Ronkctty and chill dren have returned home after haV- ing spent the holidays with Mrs. Ron ketty's parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick ODonnell of Southington.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
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Deputy l.. Nord
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Deputy l.. No stalled the new New Britain Tod at the meeting lunch was serv ton. The follo1 office during th( Past Warden
 WardenMias Vice W arden-
 Financial Seer Treasurer--WillI Secr1ta Chaplain-Mr '
 Guide Mrs.
 Guardian-Fe ScntinolJohl pianist-Miss
 TrllsteesF. Nettie isamluw Scllaefer.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
REAL ROl LYCI
IT. B. Wright,  Victim to q
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A charming { love at first sid theme viii b@ when Frank H a ctor with tlle Mrs. Adelaide
 has played seI this same cond da ughter of NJ the popular ch l married in Efan fenba oh. 1 quiet one and ] tended only Ii sister, Mrs. H
 MT. Wright ( out a narriaa gave his age { home as Lynd twenty-six yea her mother. band was a Vi holding a city the secretary o1 late Mayor Hib He died three N
 Until MT. Wr company last
 never met but | other to be cl1 soon their frie love. The proa envious record fession which ll past ten years.
 On Saturday MT. Wright will or at a ba chel him by his fris and about the (
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06

Ossian s. Bennett has returned to the Peekskill Military Academy, peekskiII, New York,
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06

Annual Clearance Sale now in prog ress. Bib bargains I. J. Birn baum advt
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Survival of the Rebel Yell.

Small wonder that the rebel yell was one of the most effective weapons of the Confederate army. It would strike terror to many a manly heart for which the leaden hail of cannon would have no terrOrs.
 The veterans love still to give their yell. It is one of their most distinctive and expressive features at a reunion. Not ap- plause, handclapping. stamping just yell that stirs your blood if it is for you, and chills your marrow if it is against you.
 The yell will live with school boys-rOoters. swimming-hole patrons and the like-but it will not be military yell. Only the Confederate veterans can proper ly give the rebel yell. It should be carefully practiced by the sons if they have the spirit of their fathers in them. Rich mond Virginina.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Guard Hall Reading Room.

The officers of the local con- pany of National Guards an- nounced yesterday that their armory will be open as a reading and rest room on Sundays from 200 to 5:30 o'clock with an officer in charge.
 The boys have small library containing several military books and a miscellaneous collection of other books, but very few of the better class reading, These books are badly worn. having been read many times At the suggestion of an officer, we ask that our readers overhaul their libraries and select few good books and send them to the arm ory. We will guarantee that they will be read and appreciated. It is also suggested that maga- zines be saved for them. If you have either books or magazines, phone either Jacob Johnston or Marion Edwards and they will send for them.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
In Olden Times

In olden times how rare the
 phrase When George The Third was
 king, Cooked hats and wigs in those
 gay days Were thought the latest thing; The ladies went in for the patch; The bucks they wore the queue. 1 Wonder-in a hundred years If we will seem quaint, too. They travelled in a coach and
 four,
 Went to the play in chairs; The farthingales the belles then
 wore
 Imparted dainty airs; Swasnbucklers with their trusty
 blades Ran one another thru. l wonder-in hundred years If we will seem quaint, too. They danced the stately minuet The fox trot was too naughty, And in the famous pump room
 met
 Gay beau and grande dame
 naughty; Three bottle men filled brim-
 ming cups Or played all night at loo 1 wonder in a hundred years If we will seem quaint, too. Today in this distressing age, Reform is all the cry; Freak legislation is the rage, A state is wet" or dry" Abolish thiso' Abolish that!" Each day sees something new l wonder-in a hundred years If We will seem quaint, too.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
School Reunion

Program for the second annual reunion of teachers and pupils at Stone Hill, Aug. 2l, 1915. Opening Song at 9:30 a. m. Prayer, c. c. Denniston. Object of Meeting. H. A. Nickell; Chairman.
 Welcome Address, B. s. Will liams.
 Response. w. R. James.
 Childrens Exercise conducted by w. I. Agee.
 Dinner.
 Address, H. R. Vim, of Okla homa City. Okla.
 Song. Forty Years Ago, Dear Tom"
 Short talks by teachers.
 Address, John G. Lieber, of Muskogee, Okla.
 Song, ''The School House on the Hill"
 Address, The School of To- morrow" w. l. Agee.
 Song, God be with You Till We Meet Again"
 Come, bring your basket well filled and we'll spend another day at 'The School House on the Hill. .'
 Rights for cold drink stands, $2. 50.
 w. w. Moore, Secty. Com.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
MEC.


 Eld J. F. O'Neal filled his ap- appointment at Oak Bend Satur day and Sunday.
 Ed Mays Lectured at Oak Bend Sunday evening upon his tour over the country.
 Prof Lee has began the second term of his Penman-ship-class at Oak Bend Several attended.
 Ed Lindsey of Arbuckle 8 Island was down Saturday and Sunday visiting.
 A. J. Dewett of near Peter Fender is very low not expect ed to live very long.
 Several of the young people Meg attended the picnic at Branch Saturday.
 The Thresher from Webb City was through here last week did some good and nice clean work with but little waste.
 w. E. O'Bar has gone to the Island for a few days will re- turn next Tuesday.
 We had a nice shower of rain last Monday it came gentle and slow.
 E. T. McGhee and daughter attended church at White Oak last Sunday morning.
 Several of the boys around Meg contemplate a visit to Oklahoma next week.
 Every body ready for the picnic at Annis today and all seem to have lost in rest in the crops for the day.
 The rain that came Monday morning has helped the crops wonderfully and the prospect for corn and cotton has been greatly improved and the farmer is wearing and smile that did not adorn his face last week. The hay crop is being put up for winter use and is the best for several years the corn out look is good. cotton putting on forms and fair for a reasonably good crop.
 Peanuts are looking well and the sweet potaIOe crops look well and quite lot of Irish Ppotatoes planted for a late crop. With all of these things there is a better prospect for someth- ing to eat for man and beas than last year.
 As our wheat crops was short l hear of many sowing again and are not as badly discouraged as we thought. we meant to raise hay, corn. peas. potatoes pigs and sorghum and begin to live at home again. Henry.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Club Picnic

There will be picnic for the North Franklin County Canning Club girls and the Club Boys at White Oak school house, on We'd nesday. July 18th. The state agent in the canning club work, Miss Emma Archer, and w. J. Jernigan. state agent in charge of club work will be there to make addresses. There will be a canning demonstratiV on the ground. Everybody invited to come and bring a basket.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23

Mir. and Mrs. John P. Davis celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner on July 3rd at their home. These highly respected people are hale and hearty considering their ages. They came to Arkansas about sixteen years ago from Illinois. They have reared a large family. May the years to come be filled with peace and happiness for them.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Unsigned Article.

We are in receipt of an un- signed article regarding the movement to pay the pension board. It is not necessary for your name to be printed. but we cannot publish articles whose author is unknown to us.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Black Box Serial.

The celebrated motion picture serial, The Black Box", begins in this issue. We will print it on Tuesdays and the Gem will show the pictures on the follow ing Fridays. Do not fail to get the first installment. The pict- ures will then be more interest ing.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Dipping Cattle

Ed Shuller has just completed . cattle dipping vat and will give a demonstration in dipping cattle on next Saturday morning at z o'clock. July 24th.. Come and see how it is done.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23

26 per cent discount on all Misses Low Cut Shoes. Sandals both patent leather and gun metal. OZARK VARIETY Co.
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
A Tribute To Warrick Mckell

A lI1Dutc 10 W4IIlCk NlCkcl
 Warrick Nickell was the eld- est son of Prof. and Mrs. H. A. Nickell, was born in 1881 and grew to manhood in and about Ozark. He was converted when young and united with the Meth odist Church. He was married to Miss Amelia Richter of Little and to them were born seven bright and beautiful children, all of whom are living except one little daughter.
 From the beginning of his ill., ness last Saturday nothing that love could devise or effort could accomplish for his comfort was left undone, no wish was left unregarded. but all availed noth- ing, and on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock Warrick entered into the Life Eternal. His death raises the eternal question of "why?" Why should this con- paratively young life be cut off Why should this faithful and lov- ing wife be left? these dear, sweet children deprived of a fathers love and care, while so many lived their allotted span. have finished their course and are ready for the harvest, This question no one can answer and the only consolation is in a life of greater meaning and pur- pose beyond.
 Warrick was a happy and fun loving boy and always popular with his associates in social af- fairs, always home-loving. kind and loyal to those dependent up- on him. In his trade he was a workman of rare skill, and it is truly said of him that he did his work well. At the time of his death he was managing contract or for M. B. Pape Book Co. of Fort Smith.
 Tributes of beautiful flowers came from many sources. and amidst these tokens. with a large attendance of friends and neigh bors, on Friday. July 23. at ten o'clock. Rev. J. H. King. pastor of the Presbvterian Church, con- ducted the funeral service at the church, assisted by Rev. E. M. Roach, who had known Warrick intimately since infancy. Beauti- full and comforting were the words spoken, pointing the grief stricken parents. wife and rela- tives to the place to go for ref uge, where refuge has never failed.
 The pail bearers were chosen from the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators Union. of which he was a member. The remains were laid to rest in Ozark cem- etery by the side of his little girl,
 We do not see
 Why God should e'er permit
 Some things to be.
 When he is love. but we can see
 Though often dimly
 Through the mystery
 His hand above
The Spectator., 1915-07-23
Still On The Job.

Messrs Mortimer and Wharton of Drumright. Okla. are here trying to make contract to de- yelop the leases of the Ozark Oil and Gas Co. We are reliably in- formed that the company is still negotiating with L. B. Famous to do the same work. A group of Houston. Texas oil men have also been figuring with the company to finance the proposition.
 From the above it will be seen that the managers of the com. pany are on the alert in the in- terests of our oil and gas de velopment, and we expect to see them successful in the utilization of this which is probably our greatest source of immediate wealth.