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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
PORTER |sMANAGER
NEW HEAD oSkALoosA TRAc-
TON AND LIGHT co.

james II. Porter of the Oskaloosa
Traction and Light Company, who
has been next in authority to the
manager for several years has been
promoted to the general management
of the local property of the Mckinley
interests. Announcement of the APP
rointment was made by the head Of
fee today. Mr. Porter will be known
by the title of General Superinten-
dent" and will have direction of the
electric railway and interurban, the
light and power department, the heat.
ing department, and the gas depart.
.rlent.
Mr. Porter is popular man with
the Oskaloosa public. He is worker
who does things and who understands
the science of obtaining results. He
will be a good man in the position
and congratulations are being extend
ed. He came to Oskaloosa about five
} ears ago from the electrical depart
mcnt of the National Cash Register
Company. He was first in charge OF
construction work of the transmission
lines from Oskaloosa to New Sharon
and following the completion of this
work he was retained with the local
property and given directions of other
construction Advancement was steady
and promotion was frequent until he
was in the berth of assistant superin
tendent He has had charge of the
electrical department and the power
house under title of superintendent OF
distribution.
His work at all times has been con
sistent and satisfactory. He has OBJ
tanned results and has served the pub
lie in ways that bring friends anc pa
ytrcns. He is thoroughly versed in his
line of activity. Moreover he is a stu
dent, far seeing and appreciative. lit
knows what is gcirg on in his world
He might be a standpatter politically
but professionally he is up at the front
lire of the progressives and a LITTLE
ahead.
/ 1t is a matter of considerable loca
qualification that Mr.. Porter is placed
! in local management 1T the property
He has no bed of roses IA the position
particularly in the face Of current agi
ItatiOn of rates. Mr.. trter is resource
lful. however He 1es intimate aCQuain
ttance with the detail and as wei a
tho scope of the property operations
and his appointment VIII do much TO
W. I'd smoothing ont j kinks, ant
putting the properly TN popula
Elfne.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
V|TR|F|ED BRICK CO.
ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION
OF BIG CONCERN.

Though the Oskaloosa Vitrifed
Brick Company did not get started UNI
til the middle of the year, and then
worked under serious handicap, ow
ing TO the reconstruction of the yards
and the installation of new machinery
the year was promising one, accord
ing to reports made by Manager Earl
bridges to the annual meeting of the
stockholders held in the committee
rooms OF the Mahaska County State
bank Tuesday evening
The old board of directors were all
reelected as follows; II. II. Phinney,
II, H, Sheriff, John III. Blakeslee,
frank w. Glaze, DR.. B. o. Jerrel, A.
p. Spencer. and Earl F. Bridges. Di.
rectors met following the stockholders
session, and reelected the following
officers; President, II. II. Phinney
Vice President, IA. III. Sheriff; Score
Itniy and Treasurer. al r. Spencer
Manager, Earl +. Bridges,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
SHEPPARD BILL
PASSES SENATE
MEASURE PROHIBITS SALE OF
LIQUOR IN WASHINGTON.
LOCKER SYSTEM FORBIDDEN
All Shipments Must Be For Personal
Use only--Vote Was Not On
Party Lines-Measure Will
Now Go to the House.

Washington, jan 10.-The Shep-
pard bill to abolish saloons in the
national capital after November l.
1917, was passed late last evening by
the senate and now goes to the
house, where its friends claim it Ii
assured of passage. The vote in
the senate was 90 to 50.
While the measure prohibits the
sale of liquor in the District of Col
umbia, it permits importation for
personal use. An amendment which
would have submitted the proposal
to a referendum of citizens of the
district was defeated just before
passage by a tie vote, 43 to 4S.
No Party Vote.
Neither the vote ON the referen-
dun a.ondment nor that on the
passage of the bill was on party
lines. There we're &c democrats
and II republicans voting for the
referendum and % democrats and 81
republicans voting against it.
Terms of Prohibition.
The prohibiting language of the
bill says that after November 1:
mo person or persons, or any
house, company, association. club, or
corporation, or his agents, officers,
clerks or servants directly or indi-
rectly, shall, in the District of Col
umbia, manufacture for sale or
gift, import for sale, offer for sale,
keep for sale, traffic in, barter, ex-
port, ship out of the District of
Columbia or exchange for goods or
merchandise. or solicit or receive
orders for the purchase of any alco-
holic liquors for beverage purposes
or for any other than scientific. me-
,d8cinai pharmaceutical, mechanical,
sacramental or other non-beyerage
purposes
The so-called locker system is spe-
officially forbidden.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
MAKES EFFORT
To FIND CHILD
BELLE PLANE WOMAN WOULD
REGAIN BABY DAUGHTER.
SHOT GUN WOUND IS FATAL
School House Shattered by Explosion
Of Gas Plant--Woman Dies from
Effect of Burns.-Mexican
Worker Killed.

Belle PLANE Jan. 10-Seeking the
recovery of her little lost daughter
which last summer she gave into the
care of the American Home Finding
association of 0ttumwa, Mrs. Hazel
Lawrence, Of Belle PLANE, has filed
a petition in the Benton county dis
trict court versus John Doe and Mrs
John Doe (true names unknown) to
find the whereabouts of the little girl
She states in the petition she gave
the daughter into the custody of the
home finding association at Ottumwa,
July s, 1916, but that she did not sign
and papers which permitted them to
adopt the baby out to strangers.
Thus she claims that the child ha.;
never been legally adopted by the
association and that she is entitle
to the possession of her daughter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
ROSE HILL D. {. 6.
INSTALLATION OF. OFFICERS or
CHAPTER NO. 377.

Rose Hill Chapter No. 977, o. e. S.
met in regular session Jan. 6, 1917
and installed the following officers:
Warthy Matron--Mrs. Earle Aug
Justine.
Warthy Patron-Almer James.
Asst Matron--Mrs. Frank Souter.
Secretary-Harry Jones.
Treasurer-Mrs. Almer James.
Conductress-Miss Zana Witt.
Asst Conductress-Mrs w. N
Wright.
Adah--Mrs. Grover StringfellOw.
Ruth-Mrs Harry Jones.
Esther-Mrs. Grace Currier,
Martha-Mrs H. l.. Stringfellow.
Electa--Mrs. VIM. Hodgson.
Chaplain--Mrs. Sol Morgan.
Warder-Wm. Hodgson.
Sentinel--Harley Carrier.
Mrs. Almer James acted as install
ing officer and Mrs. Harry Jones al
Marshal. A pleasant, social hou1
was spent and refreshments served
with Mrs. Hodgson as hostess.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
TR|-CO. CITY NEWS
VENTIsT EVANGELIST RE-
TURNS TO HER HOME.

Eddyville, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Minnie
Sypes who has been conducting
meetings at he Adventist church the
past two weeks, left Monday for her
home at Grinnell.
c. N. Foster and Forest Johnson
we're business callers in Oskaloosa
Monday
Howard McClain of Des Moines,
Mr.. and Mrs. Del Bates of Fairfield,
"a Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Rund of Al
ola we're called to Eddyville Monday
by the serious illness of their father,
John Miller
Mrs. Mabel Riggs and children have
returned to their home at Waterloo
after a two weeks visit with Mrs.
Riggs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hays.
Mrs. Laura Elliott, who came to
Eddyville to attend the funeral OF
her father John RYAN, returned to
her home at Weldon, H., Tuesday.
Miss Mirma Peterson of Slater,
iowa. is LHe guest tliiS "Soh VI hSA
sister Mrs. |. S. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Albaugh, VIM
Hankins, Bert Roberts, Margaret
Keller and Mrs K. l.. Bay were re-
cent Ottumwa callers.
Frank Barnett is very seriously i'll
at the home of her son, VIM. Barnett
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward of Russell are
visiting relatives in Eddyville this
week
Mr.. Stein of Chicago arrived in Ed
dyYille Sunday to take charge OF the
music during the meetings at the
Baptist church.
Miss Pearl Whitsel spent Sunda,
in Givin visiting friends.
Mrs. A. Campbell of Chillicothe
district deputy for the Rebekahs at
tended a meeting the the order il
Eddyyille Saturday evening and as
sisted with the installation of Off
/ GERS.
| Mr.. and Mrs c. Ward of Russo
are visiting relatives in Eddyvillt
this week
Mrs. Grace 0'Neil of Traer is Wis
itng this week with her grandmoth'
err Mrs. Lon Lennon Mrs. Lennon
and Mrs. O'Neil attended the funera
of relative in Pella Sunday.
4 Mrs. Ada Sterling of Abba spen
Sunday in Eddyville visiting with he
mother, Mrs. Ed Bland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stuber hav
returned to their home at Bellevills
Kansas. after short visit with rela
tives in Eddyville.
Mrs. Roy McNeese went TO Trace
: Monday to spend a few days visitin
her parents.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11

irgs IN another city.
Mrs. clayton Thomas, OF Abba, and
her sister Miss Ola Trimble, Of Mon
tezuma. spent few days last week Wis
iting their sister Miss Pearle Trimble
at University Park.
Miss Pearle Whitcome who has been
spending the holiday season with her
parents at University Park has re
turned to her school work in Ozark
Colleag, Ava, Mo.
Mrs. George Osborne left to-day for
her new home in FIT. Dodge, where
Mr.. Pegram has accepted pastorate
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Pegrom, of La
cey, attended funeral services of the
late F. NJ. Barrett held yesterday.
Miss Lila Baker spent Saturday in
Ottumwa visiting friends, returning
home Sunday evening
Mrs. Chas. Ellis, of West Chester
spent Monday a guest with tends
at "Minnette Hail.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
At VERSITY PARK
MISS MURPHY DELEGATE TO MA
TIoNAL CONVENTION.

Miss Minnette Murphy leaves on
next Monday for Chicago, ILL.,, where
she will attend the National Prohibi.
tion conference and committee meet.
ing to be held there all next week
Two delegates from each state are
allowed. and Miss Murphy has opened
been appointed to go in the place OF
the state chairman, whose business
affairs will keep him away Mrs. How
ard Wagner win accompany Miss
Murphy.
- - -
Mrs. Emory Smith who has been
visiting relatives and friends in Uni
versity Park for the past few week:
departed Monday for her home in
Hermonville, Mississippi. Mrs. Smith
was a former student there and also
C. H. u graduate. She will be bet
ter remembered as Miss Annette Cur
ley.
Miss Florence James, librarian al
c. H. U. went to Des Moines on Sat
urday to spend Sunday with hel
brother who is in the hospital there
suffering with typhoid fever. Miss
James found the brother in such &
critical condition that she has moi
been able to return home.
49, -
Homer Atchison who left University
/, Park just before Christmas for hi:
home in Independence, Iowa. to spenC
the holidays, and who was takei
seriously i'll while there is slowly i'm
proving. Friends are rejoicing owe
the good news, for they feared thu
outcome of his illness for time.
| -.-'-:- -
| Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Wagner hav'
returned to their home in Universit.
Park after holding series of meet
ings near Morayari. The meeting
were most successful,and closed OIL
last Sunday evening
800: -
! Funeral services of the late f. NJ
Barrett were held in University Char
ell on Tuesday afternoon, and was
we'll known resident of the Park, an
his death was sad blow to the CON
munity.
4 - - -
! Mrs. Phoebe Bpperson has gone I
Des Moines where she attended tn
all day Holiness Association Confer
ence held here yesterday. Mrs. FL
person had charge of the meeting.
u - - -
!. Lawrence Whitcome filed the pu
pit at the Free Methodist church o
last Sunday evening. his father, REL
lWhitcomes being absent holding NEE
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
crinnell GETS New Factory.

Grinnell, Jan. 10.-The Grinnel Lens
Manufacturing company has just
been organized by local people 10
manufacture lenses for the wholesale
market.
The new firm is composed OF Dr.
e. r. Talley, the inventor of an inVis-
ible bi-focal lens that has proven 10
be great success C. S. George anu
L, Z. Graham.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
School House Shattered.

Knoxville, Jan. 10.-The gas plant
connected with the consolidated school
at Attica, in this county, exploded al
7.40 o'clock last night, seriously in
i,.ri' Z Grant Maddy, who was tryina
to ADJUST the mechanism Of the tank
When the explosion occurred he was
blown about forty feet and rendered
unconscious.
The tank was blown to atoms and
several windows of the school build
irg shattered.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Guilty of Manslauahter.

Olney, H., Jan. 10-A verdict of
manslaughter was returned by a jury
at A 15 this morning, after II hours
debate in the case of Roy Hinter-
liter who confessed on the witness
stand to aiding Elizabeth Ratcliff to
perform a fatal operation upon her
self to hide their unwise love.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
IS HEIR TO HALF MILLION
Newton Girl viii Not Quit Job Till
Money is in Bank.

Newton, Dec. 10.-Blancho Kendels-
burger, waitress % years old did
not faint or throw of her apron and
quit to-day when told that a half mil
lion dollars has been left her by a
rich relative in Alaska.
She told her friends she would stay
where she was "at least until | have
the money safely tucked away in the
bank" she saiG.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Trial Set For Next Monday.

Waterloo, Jan. 10--Dr. Anna Long
skore-Moon will go on trial on an IN
dictment alleging murder by GRIM
iral operation at a. m. next Monday
DR.. Longshore-Moon win stand trial
ON an indictment returned by the
grand jury at its September session
1s1. In the indictment she is ac'
cused of having caused the death o.
Mrs, Minnie Ballard Of 'rripoli by q
criminal operation
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Burns Prove Fatal.

Cumberland, Jan. 10.--Mrs. c. w
Lcper. 30, after twelve hours of great
suffering died from the effects OF
burns.
A hanging lamp in the store OF
Mrs. Lopers fed by gasoline leaked
oil on the floor some Of which fell
m On her clothing and scattering up
or a stove was ignited as Mrs. Lopez
was carrying the lamp out OF doors
sa.t!rg fire to her dress. She leaves
a daughter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
NOTED PLAINSMAN IS DEAD
Col. William r. Cody, "5utfalo 8ili'
Breathed His Last at Noon,

Denver, Colo, Jan. 10.-Col, w. F.
Cody, Buffalo Bill" is dead. The
noted plainsman and scout breathed
his last at 1905 p. m. to-day. He
died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
May Decker, where for weeks he lay
critically i'll, fighting the hardest bat
tie of his life.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Murder Suspect Suicides.

Bloomington, Ills, Jan. 10. - The
murder of Thomas House, SO, wealthy
retired farmer, early today had a
startling sequel this afternoon when
the son, Robert, held in the Jail in con
nection with the murder, strangled
himself to death with a pair of sus-
penders in his cell.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Wound Is Fatal,

Hampton, jan 10.--Transfusion of
blood from a brother after his left
shoulder had been torn away by the
occidental discharge of a shotgun
failed to save Fred Folkerts of near
Kcsley. He died in hospital here
yesterday. Folkerts was riding in a
IL bsIed at the time of the accident,
l,oiding the gun in one hand and driv-
ing the team with the other.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
Dies While Visiting.

Knoxville, Jan. 10.-Mrs, Noai ~
shinn, wife of the county attorney OF
Marion county, died at Durham, ~ Z"
yesterday, from pneumonia following
measles.
Mrs. Shinn was visiting with mel
parents when stricken with the dls
ease. The funeral and burial VIII
take place at Durham Wednesday
afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11

Iowa City, Jan. TO- Rita Gallegos'
a Mexican railroad worker, is dead as
the result of a wound in abdomen
from one of three bullets. The al,
legged murderer, Atilano Orez, is stu
a fugitive. Coroner Murphy will hold
an inquest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
1000 Go On Strike.

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 10.-one thous-
and employees of the Quaker Oats
plant located in the city walked out
last evening when their demands 1or
increased wages were refused.
The night force is also threatening
to strike if the raise is not forthcom-
ing. 1000
The factory employs over 1900 peo'
pie,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
cartoonist is Dead.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Luther Bradley,
well known newspaper man and car
toonist on the Daily News here, died
today.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-11
REV. H. {. FORD
SUCCUMBs TODAY
DIED FROM INJURIES RECEIVED
AT FIRE YESTERDAY.
WAS IN 0SKAL0OSA SUNDAY
Conducted Services at St. James
Episcopal church.--He Was Well
Known Here Among His
Church People.

Des Monies, Jan 10.-Rev. H. D
Ford, editor of the Iowa Churchman
treasurer of the State Episcopal Mis-
sionary Society and Secretary to Bish
OPP Longley, died this morning at the
Bishops residence. Rev Mr.. Ford
was overcome by smoke when his
home was destroyed by fire yesterday
The above will be startling news to
the St James parish of Oskaloosa.
Rev. Ford was here last Sunday and
conducted services for Rev. Arthur M
Lewis who is ILL., He has been in Os-
kaloosa a number of times and is
known personally to many of our peo-
pie. In his official capacity he is wide
ly known throughout Friends here
are panied to know of his sudden
death.
+ GOLDEN. Cynthia M. Golden died
at her home. 4l6 North c street on
January 10, 1917, at 3:15 a, IN. age 20
years, months and % days. She
was born on June %, 1916, in Ohio
and has lived in Iowa since 1854 She
leaves two daughters and two sons.
Funeral services from the home on
Friday, January IL, 1917, at 200
O'Clock p. m Interment in Forest Gem
etery.
GORDON.-Mary B. Gordon died at
her home in Spring Creek township,
January 8, 1917, at 9:15 o'clock p. M,
age so years, months and 5 days,
She was born in England on July i,
and has lived in Iowa for the past
forty. years. One daughter and two
sons are left Funeral announce
ment later.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-08

Miss Ethel Prior Of Canal str
will enter the Boston Conservatory
Music next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Foran are
ceiving congratulations on the BIZ
Of q son.
Charles Prior was taken to
New Britain General hospital last,e]
ming.
The Hall Room boys Of Brtdsep|
gave a successful dance at tho to-
hall last evening.
Lewis Ross has moved with
family to Park street, New Britain
James Foran has accepted q ID
ton at the store OF Frisbie and He
ingway.
William s. Quinn OF New Britt
has transferred land In Paainv1llsl
the New York. New Haven and I'm
ford railroad company. It Is boul
ed on the north by land OF tho sx1
tee, west by land of Howard s. Sh
man, East by land Of Said r. r.
and south by land Of William Out
Lieut.. Frost of the Medical Resel
corps has resigned the lie1tenas
of the local ambulance corps.
Sergeant Kent has assumed the 90
mand.
Ray Cunningham has acoApted
position in the market OF Louis q
forti. 81
New Britain herald., 1917-09-08

reliable specialist, but q SYM
pathetic advisor-a true friend.
If you feel your health slip
ping away from you'll you
realize that you are not what
you ought to be-if you have
tried other doctors without
getting help-don't hesitate. but
go at once to
New Britain herald., 1917-09-08

1915 the usual morning service will
be held with preaching by the pastor.
Directly after tho service Holy Com
munion will be held. The Sunday
school will resume their session to-
morrow and will meet at - noon.
Congregational church - Morning
service will be held at 1O:45 with
Rev. Barker, assistant pastor of the
4th church in Hartford officiating,
Sunday school will follow at noon.
Surprise Party for Rev. Ward.
Commensurate with the thirty-f1fth
anniversary of their marriage Rev.
and Mrs. J. G.. Ward of Whiting
street were rendered a. surprise party
at the parsonage last evening. The
affair which proved very successful
was arranged by members Of the
Baptist church, of which Mr.. Ward is
pastor
During the evening p. D. Spellman
gave an address of congratulation
after which he presented Rev. Ward
with two paper hearts each Of which
contained g. gold piece. The happy
couple we're also made the recipients
Of other gifts. Later in the evening
music and solos held sway after which
refreshments were served
Another Surprise Party.
Last evening Miss Nell Brophy was
rendered a surprise party at the home
Of Miss Elizabeth Barnes. The event
was in honor Of Miss Brophy's BIRTH
day. Games, dancing and refresh
ments were enjoyed. During the
evening Miss Brophy was presented
with handsome handbag
Plainville Briefs.
The following advertised letters
are at the Plainville office and have
not been called for: Miss Lena John
son, Kenneth Morris.
The Plainville ball team will play
the New Departure aggregation to-
morrow at Aliens field at o'clock
Vincent Glynn of Pierce street
leaves for Washington today where
he will resume his studies at the
Catholic university.
Albert Allen of the U. s. S. Dele
ware is spending a three day furlough
in town with friends.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-08

2-signalling contest. semaphore
code.
3-Fifty yard dash for scouts over
fifty yard dash for scouts under
IA years of age
5-Troop exhibition contest
6-One mile patrol staff relay.
designating contest. Morse code.
S-Stretcher making contest
drumming broad jump.
Prizes for these events are on ex-
hibition in the store window Of B. C.
Porter's Sons New Britain.
At the Churches.
Berlin Congregational church
Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor. The
regular morning service will be held
at 10:45. o'clock. Rev. Samuel A.
F1ske will occupy the pulpit and will
deliver a sermon on interpreting
held at ~ o'clock. The Junior En-
deavor society will resume its meet
ings tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The Senior Endeavor society will
meet at o'clock.
hellSIll5 tOll -COHSreSdClOnal CnurCn
Rev. Carleton Hazen, pastor. Morn
ing worship at 10:45 o'clock Sunday
school classes will meet at noon. "A
Lesson in Excuses" will be the topic
Of discussion at the Christ Endeavor
meeting at o'clock
Kensington Methodist church-Rev
E. F. Lounsbury, pastor. Morning
service at 1O:45 o'clock followed by
Sunday school. The Baraca class
VIII meet at noon and a meeting of
the Junior league will be held at 5:45
O'Clock The evening service will
start at o'clock.
st. PauPs churoh-Rev. J. c..
Brennan, pastor. Mass will be cele-
brated at St. Paul's church, Kensing-
ton, at o'clock and at the Sacred
Heart church, East Berlin, at 10
o'clock.
Briefs.
Richard Luby Of Kensington re-
turned home yesterday from an auto
mobile trip through the Mohawk
trail.
The local home guards left this aft
ernoon for Hartford where they took
part In the parade held in that city
today.