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New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
CHAMBERLAIN REELECTED
Cashier at New Britain National Chosen Again as President of Con- necticut Bankers Association.

Swampscott, Mass, June 17-Bank- CTS from all of the New England states met here today in their third annual joint convention. Before sit ting as a body, the several state as- sociations, except Vermont, held their annual meetings and elected officers.
 Those for Connecticut are: Presi- dent, F. S. Cham mberlain, New Britain; vice president, c. T. Treadway, Bris- tol; secretary, Charles E. Hoyt, South Norwalk; treasurer, w. E. Baker, New London.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
PROPERTY REPORTED SOLD.
Rumors Continue That Catholic Church Will Erect Mission on East St.

Reports that the Catholic church is to purchase property in the eastern section of the city for the purpose of erecting mission there continue and it was reported this morning that a deal had been practically closed for the purchase of property on East street from M. H. Rhodes.
 When asked about the transa ction MT. Rhodes stated that he had nothing to give out concerning any deal at the present time. Rev. J. T. Winters of St.. Marys parish expressed ign6r- ance of any such deal and Rev. Patrick Daly of St Joseph's parish, in which parish such a new mission would be, said, T know nothing about it.''
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
MOOSE ELECTIONS
New Haven Man Is Elected State
 Dictator

Bridgeport, June 17.-George R. Hubbard, of New Haven, was last eve n1ng elected state dictator of the Loyal Order or Moose at the convention here. The other officers elected were: dictator, Joseph T. Linxweiler, New Haven; prelate, James Limerick, New Haven; past dictator, James Con- nelley, Hartford; secretary, H. F. Ken hedy, Hartford; treasurer, James Par lsh' waterbury; guard, Harrie Le Brun, Bridgeport.
 This afternoon a large parade and field day events were held It was estimated that $500 marched
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
ALLIES INCREASE DEMANDS.
Will Tender Set of Grievances to
 Greek Government.

Athens, Friday, June 16, D. m., via Paris, June IT, 11:10 a. m.-The demands of the entente allies on Greece, it was learned here today, are being considerably strengthened and extended as a result of the anti-en- tente demonstrations which broke out in Athens last Monday.
 The demands were ready for pre- sentation to the Greek government when the disorders occurred but the note probably will not be delivered until next week. Meanwhile the en- tente blockade against Greek ports is contiuing in full force.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
RIJSSIANS AND GERMANS.
Opposing Armies Meet In Stolxhod
 and Styr Sectors.

Berlin, June IT, via London, 4:1o n. m.-General Won Linsingen's troops have engaged the Russians in battle in the Stokhod and Styr sec- tors, says the official statement is- sued by German army headquarters. F The statement adds that parts of the army of Gen. Count Won Bethmer are engaged in battle with the Rus sians to the north of Przewloka.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
DID NOT PARTICIPATE

inc track athletic team of the ioung Mems society of St. Joseph's cnurch' Which was entered in a num- per or events at the c. T. A. U. field day Tn Anson1a today, declined to par ticipate on learning through the A. A. U. that the meet was unsanctioned
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
No Loophole for Constantine.

Paris, June IT, 5:25 a. m.-Pre1\ier Skouloudis of Greece is sending but confidential instructions to govern
 nent officials and army officers in order to counteract the effects of the order for the demo obilization of the army. according to the Matin. The paper adds that the allies will present shortly a complete list of their griev- ances to the Greek government and that their demands will be coucIed in such fashion as to prevent any trick erv on the part of King Constantine.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
Those Who Believe in Aqua Pura
 Got Plenty of It Today
]. P. REIGNS AND RAINS
Parade of the State c. T. A. U. at An sonia Looks Like Convention of Um- brelIa DeaIers-Message from Skies Dampens Proceedings.

Ansonia, June 17-That this the day for annual parade and field events of the Catholic Total Abstinence union of Connecticut should be a wet one was no surprise to older members of the organization although disap- pointment to both young and old, and to their friends who always turn out to give loyal support. The union has more than it's share of moist days in past years but rain and muddy streets have not often curtiled the arrange ments or dampened the enthusiasm Conditions for the field events this af- ternoOn were not promising shortly Defore noon. Clearing skies and a warm sun would give a measure of asslstance The early morning fog ana ram held down the attendance or out of town delegates and visitors.
 solemn high mass celebrated at the Church of the Assumption was largely attended, Rev. J. F. Hennissy or this city was celebrant, Rev. w. J. FOX of Derby, deacon, Rev Father mccormick sub-deacon and Rev. J. J. Brennan, of AnsOnia, master of cere- monies.
 Then It Rained Some More
 
 atmosphere and the streets, the par ade was held as arranged although the turn out of organizations was not quite up to the numbers expected The music was good and the individ- ual societies made an excellent ap- pearance. At one time while the column was on the move rain fell briskly but it did not make the m a ro hnr o1t it umbrellas until the streets were al most canopied with the rain protect- Ors.
 Many of the floats which had been prepared were in the column but some of those which had been be- decked in bright colors could not be used under the iconditions The nar- ade was witnessed by large crowds. of people at vantage points, and ap- plause was freely given
 John c. Mead, president of the board of aldermen, was the grand marshal and he went to the reviewing stand on which were the judges of variou contests who are city officials and we'll known citizens
 In the columns were societies from New Haven, New London, Middle town, Naugatuck, Waterbury, Ter r1ngton, Bridgeport and other places
 The Awards
 At the conclusion of the march the Judges met and made the following awards: To the adult society having the largest number in line, St. AIoy- s1us of Naugatuck; to the cadet com- pany having the largest number, St. Mary's of Derby; to the adult society coming the longest distance, St. Aloy- s1us, of Middletown; for the best ap- bearing society, St. Francis of Torring- ton; for the best appearing cadet so- clety,- St. Thomas of Naugatuck; for the most noticeable float, St. CeceIia's of Naugatuck.
 1t was estimated by the judges that there were more than 1000 in line. and the officers in charge were con- graduated upon the success of the day Tn spite of the weather As soon as the parade was dismissed the cadets ana societies were given lunch and then the members went to the park Tor the athletic sports which it was said would be carried out rain or shine.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
MRS. tSTOR TO WED.

New York, June 17.-The Brooklyn Eagle today announces the engage nent of Mrs. John Jacob Astor, widow of Col. J. J. Astor, who lost his life on the steamer Titanic, to William K. Dick of Brooklyn. The wedding will take place at Bar Harpor, Me. on June 19. MT Dick is a sugar refner,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
THREE OFFERED BLOOD.

New Haven, June 17.-A call for three students at Yale to give "f their blood for a transfusion opera tion to aid George Blakesee, Wh3 was ill with typhoid fever, yesterday, brought immediate response but be- fore the operation could be begun the patient died.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
PLANTS GRANT DEMANDS.

Newark, N. J., June 17.-Leaders of the metal trade workers strike in this city announced today that IS of the 54 plants affected have grf<ed the demands of the strikers and as a result 1,800 men and women have returned to work.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
GERMAN SHIPS SUNK,
Torpedoed in Baltic. Copenhagen
 Fishermen Report

Copenhagen, June 17, Via. London, 3:20 D. m.-TWo large German steamships were torpedoed in the Baltic last evening, according to Swedish fishermen, who say they saw the vessels sink after violent can- nOnading.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
ITALIANS GAINING.
Force Captures Austrian Positions,
 Prisoners and Guns.

Rome, June IT, via London D. m. Italian troops have carried the Aus- trians positions of Malga, Fossetta and Monte Magari, between the F'ren- zela valley and Marcesina, according to an official statement given out at .the war department today. The Ital- ians took 203 prisoners and captured six guns and four machine guns.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
FRONT IN STRUGGLE.

New Battles Are Started on Whole
 Line, Says Berlin.
 Berlin, June IT, by Wireless to Say Austro-Hungarian troops south of the Dniester river, in Galicia, de- feated a Russian cavalry force on Thursday, according to an official statement given out by the Austro- Hungarian headquarters under date of June 16.
 The statement also announced that new battles have been started on the whole front in Volhynia.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
HUGHES PREPARES
Candidate for President Making Plans to Move Family Be-
 fore Starting Out on His Campaign.

Washington, June 17.-Charles E.. Hughes, republican presidential candi- date, who returned to his home here last night, from New York, spent most of today making preparations for moving his family to a summer home before he starts on his first real cam paign trip.
 He received some political callers and many personal friends.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
DESTROYER LOST
British Vessel Sunk in Collision in English Channel and Many of Crew Are Missing.

Are Missing.
 Lonon, June IT,, 1850 p. m.-The British destroyer Eden has been sunk. Thirty-one of the crew were saved. Three officers are missing.
 The Eden was sunk in the English Channel last night after a collision. This announcement was made this afternoon by the official press bureau
 The British destroyer Eden dis placed 655 tons and carried cOm- plement of seventy. She was built in 1903 and had a speed 25 knots The Eden carried four 3-1nch guns and was equipped with two 18-inch to- pedo tubes
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
POSTMASTER HELD
Richard O. Bennett of BranchviHe
 Charged With Misuse of Postal

New Haven, June 17-Richard O.. Bennett, postmaster at Branchville, in the town of Bedding, was held for the United States court in Septem Der, by Commissioner Wright today, on the charge of misuse of postal funds. Bennett brought the United States marshal to this city in his automo- bile in order to be arraigned,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
Attack French Positions at AVo- court With GrenadeS and Artil-
 lery Hammers Le Mort HOmIne
ALLIES STRENGTHEN THEIR
 DEMANDS ON CONSTANTINE
Requirements Will Be Extended As Result of Hostile Demonstration in Athens Last Monday--Complete List of Grievances Will Leave No Chance for Tricl&ery by King, Matin States.

Paris, June IT, 12 noon.-In the course of last night German troops attacked the French positions at Avocourt with grenades, says the official statement issued today by the French war department. In the re- zion of Le Mort Homme there was an intense bombardment.
 Tn the Vosges after a violent bonn bardment of Hill No. 425, to the east of Thann, French infantry, the state ment adds, penetrated the first and second German lines and brought back a number of German prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17

(Continued On Tenth Pag,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17

Philip c. Hanna, Stationed atI erey, Arrives at Laredo, Tex4 lowing Instructions From
 ington to Him and J. H. Sill United States Now Has OnH Representative in All of M
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
MOTORCYCLE AND
AUTO COLLIDE
FRANK TAYLOR IS SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN SMASH-UP NEAR
FRUITLAND.
(Fruitland Correspondent.)

Frank Taylor, a young man re
siding near Fruitland, was serious
ly injured last Sunday evening when
a motorcycle which he was driving
eollided with an automobile driven
/ by Frank Weaver of Ontario. The
accident occurred on Pennsy Ivan a
avenue one mile south of Fruitla d
about s O'Clock. The occupants of
the car were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Weaver and two children, Jack Wea-
yer, Mr.. and Mrs, B. Reynolds and
daughter, all of Ontario.
When the machines came together
the motorcycle and its driver were
carried clear over the automobile,
and when picked up Mr.. Taylor
was unconscious and was bleeding
from an ugly cash about five inch
es long across his forehead. He was
carried into the L. H. Rich home,
in front of which the accident hap
Fened and upon the arrival OF Drs.
Prinzing of Ontario, and Drysdale of
New Plymouth, it was found tn It
fractured skull and other injuries
had been sustained, from the ef-
fects of which the young man re-
mained unconscious for about "a
hours.
Only one OF the occupants OF the
automobile was injured, Carol Rey-
nolds being slightly cut on the
face by broken glass. 1t is tholght
Mr.. Taylor must have been going
very fast or had his hsad down and
did not see the car. There was no
light on the motoreyele as few
days previously Mr.. Taylor had met
with a sht accident in which the
light broken Off The motor
cycl ashed the radiator of
-h1 and no doubt would have
into the car with serious
to the occupants had Mr..
er not been quick to see the
ser and turn his car slightly to
side.
1t is reported ar this writing
hat the physicians entertain hopes
hat Mr. Taylor viii recover.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

For October %. Bible school at
10 a. NJ, Communion service at IL.
A social service will be given in
place of sermon, so bring your BIZ
BILE or Testament or your memory
stored with gems of scripture and
see II a formula for sanctification
can be found. The Baptist pastor
and congregation have kindly accept
ed an invitation to come and hold
services In the evening Everyone
invited. Rev. Clayton, the
Baptist minister, VIII psRna.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
FORMAL OPENING
HOTEL BANCROFT
WITH ATTENDANT CEREMONIES
BIG FEATURE OF PAYETTE
PROSPERITY DAY.

There could not have been de
sired a more successful celebration
of an important local event than thaf
which was carried out in con-
nection with the formal opening OF
the new Hotel Bancroft.
AS had been announced, last
Thursday was prosperity day" at
Payette, in honor of the completion
and opening of the splendid build
ing of which our citizens are just
? ly proud.
A number of the enterprlsing busi-
ness firms took advantage of the op-
portunity to present elaborate dis
plays and ITO make interesting dem
onstrations in their various lines.
The city was thronged with visi-
tors all the afternoon and evening,
band music enlivening the occasion.
The festivities of the day closed
with the banquet and attendant cere-
monies at the Bancroft, where more
than $50 people dined, listened to-
the orchestra and vocal selections
and enjoyed the several addresses
in which prosperity was the key
note.
4 AS has well been said by the staff
Correspondent of the Boise Capital
News: Throughout the entire pro-
gram, in every address, tIdbute was
paid to the man who made the build |
ing of the new hotel possible, and
who has been the guiding spirit
La many enterprises which have been
of lasting benefit to the Payette |
country. Hiram E. Dunn" ~
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
GREETED SENATOR eoRAH.

Senator Borah was greeted by a
goodly number of Payedte people up
ON his arrival in this city Friday
afternoon 1t was not known until
a few minutes before the arrival of
Senator Borah and party that he
was travelling by auto and would
pass through Payette enroute to
Weiser, where he spoke that eve
ming. When the Senator's party
reached Payette a little after five
O'Clock brief stop was made and
a goodly number OF citizens who
hurriedly congregated had the pleas
ure of shaking hands and exchang
ing cordial greetings with him,
The Senator was given to under.
stand that it was a very great dis
appointment to our people not TO
have had an opportunity to hear
him speak In Payette.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
CHAs. R. SMITH. Sec.
eoLLARsoNE BROKEN.

While engaged in pulling out q
Tree with his big team in front of
Councilman Rezae's residence on
Ninth srteet Monday afternoon, John
Howard met with an accident that
resulted in a broken collarOone. Mr..
Howard had hltched onto the tree
With chain attached TO the rear
end OF his wagon and when he start
ed the team the wagon slurred to
one side throwing him TO the ground.
Mr.. Howard was soon after given
attention and is now get
ting along very nicely al his home
on Seventh street.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday the pastor will speak
at the morning service, IL O'Clock,
ON the subject, Gods Share" The
evening service viii be held in the
Christian church by special invita-
ton. The sermon will be on "A
Brothers Appeal"
We are glad to announce that we
are soon to have Union Revival
Meetings. The exact date is net yet
fixed, but 1t will be some time the
first part OF November. Further an
will be made next week.
E. EsCLAYTON, Pastor.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
LYCEUM COURSE
PROMISES FINE
FIRST NUMBER IS C0RD-RUM-
MEL RECITAL COMPANY
FRIDAY, OCT. 27.

\ Payette is to have its usual ly,
ceum course of four numbers, the
first of which is now only few
days in the future, the date being
Friday, Oct. 9th, and the first at
traction the Cord -Rummel Recital
Company Mr.. VIM. Morse Rummell,
violin-vitruoso, is a grandson of the
illustrious Samuel F. B. Morse, in
venter of the telegraph, whose ear
ly life was given to art. He has
had years of experience that has
served to ripen the musical gifts
which nature so prodigally beSow-
ed upon him.
Miss Fay Cord, soprano, gradual
ed from the Conservatory of Music
at Drake University, and then con-
tinued her studies under some Of
the great teachers OF foreign lands.
Miss Cord has a charming personhli-
ty and is conceded by critics to be
one of the foremost sopranos of the
country.
Henry Kelley, baritone, with his
splendid physique and his rich,
resonant voice, wins the hearts oil
his audiences wherever he is heard.
Miss Yvonne Koniger, pianist and
accompanist, adds strength to the
fine company OF musical entertain
ers.
Don't forget there are twenty Pay
cite business men back Of this /
course and that tickets may be
bought of any one of them, They
have given a guarantee for the pay.l
ment of the talent and it will be
greatly appreciated if patrons will
buy their tickets before the open.
ing number.
Buy your tickets of the following:
NJ. Z. Wood, l.. W. Spaulding, Geo.
Rezac, Harold C. Newman, Fred ].
c. B. Compton, B. F. Nc
Carroll, DR.. E. B. Holmes, Ernest
Hummer, VIII Reilly, ]. A Lauer.
3. E. Larson, ]. E. Turner. F. NJ. I
Moss, T. F. Adams, Calvin Keller.
DR.. o. H. Alvey, H. E. Dunn, NJ.
3. Riebeling, Rev. M. D. Reed.
The 1916 lyceum course viii be
held in the new Christian church.
first number Oct 9th. |,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19

beauty OF one of the principal
squares of our city.
Most fortunate indeed are th
citizens OF Payette to have
among their number with a wis.,
clear enough and a confidence In
his home town-to inspire him with
the courage to invest his own money
and that of his associates in pro.
viding for Payette what she so long
lacked, a good, fine, first-olass hotel,
and who had the good Judgment with
1t all to place therein, as host and
hostess, those who have had wide
experience, who know how to cater
to the public and cause the guests
to feel at home and happy,
"Mr. Dunn, the people of Payette
greet you as benefactor. Who but
you, with lange vision, could have
seen around the circumference of a
silver dollar and discovered the op-
portunity to do a good turn for your
fellow citizens? May this beautiful
structure be to you a living monu-
ment, standing long after you have
gone to the great beyond, as a con,
stant reminder of the achievements
of an honored citizen"
There were many out-oftown visi-
tors in attendance and dancing waE
enjoyed until late hour that night
at both the Hotel Bancroft and Mod
ern Garage.
Each of the business establlsh-
ments taking part in the displays
and demonstrations of the day scor-
ed a great success in that paruc,
ular feature Of the days celeheution.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
REPUBLICANS HOLD
ROUSlNG MEETING.

Hon. VI. j. Sweeley, Republican
candidate for attorney-general, and
Congressman Addison T. Smith ad.
dressed an audience numbering be-
tween 800 and 400 people at Wood
ward Hall last night, Mr.. Sweeley
handled state and Congressman
Smith the national issues.
The audience was ahtestive and
showed a degree of enthusiasm that
promises we'll for an old-time Re-
majority In the Payette pre-
cincts in November.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL NOTES.
Potato Day.

Potato Day.
The second SATURDAY in Noysm-
Der win be potato day for Payette
and vicinity. Potato specialist Ben
nett, lately OF Greeley. Colorado, will
be here 10 meet growers and ex-
hibitors. Mr.. Bennett is now a mem
Der Of the University Extension De-
partment and thinks Payette can
raise as coed spuds as can the ia
nous Greeley district. Plan TO ex-
hibit 10 of the best spuds you grew
this season.
Club Work.
We have received no official re-
ports from Boise and Caldwell az
to local club winners at the fairs.
Hence list of the lucky ones can
not be given al this time as prom
lsed two weeks ago.
Seed Corn.
Very little corn was matured be-
ore the frcst stopped growth and
ocal seed corn is likely TO be high
priced next spring. If you have good
'orn plan to cure il slowly and with
'lenty, OF good ventilation. In De-
ember We viii announce a date for
esting seed corn virillty so that
rowers may know what per cent
capable OF termination.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19
THE NEXT SERIAL.

The next Serial following ''Ths
Iron Claw" win begin at the EN-
ma theatre Monday night. The title
OF this Serial is The Grip of Evil"
and 1t promises to be very enter
tanning. Admission will be free to
women and children the first night,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-10-19

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