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New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
THEIR LITTLE GAME FAILED
Man Who Tried to Blackn1ail Atlanta Mayor Sent to Chain Gang for Year and Fined S1 ,OOO.

Atlanta, Feb. 28.-Mrs. Margaret Mirsch, accused of an attempt to blacl>mail s5o0,0OO from Asa c. Candler, Atlanta's mayor, will be placed on trial here tomorrow. J. W. Cook, a local real estate man, in dicted with her, was convicted yes terday of a, similar charge and sen fenced to serve a year on the chain gang and pay a fine of s1,o00, the maximum penalty for the oftense.
 Witnesses for the prosecution, in cluding the mayor, testified to show Mrs. Hirsch, whom, MT. Candler said, he had met through her charity work activities, visited MT. Candler's office ostensibiy to discuss the work. While she was talking with him in his office, he said, she turned suddenly and ex- claimed that someone was watching them from the window. When he went to investigate, he told the jury, she removed her hat and Cook en- tered the door and said:
 Our honorable mayor, this is nice.''
 Later Mr Candler said. Cook de clared he intended to tell Mrs. IIirschs husband, an insurance man. Forest Adair, a local real estate man. who aided the mayor in Investigating the man, testified that at 8, confer ence, Mrs uirsch asked for $500,000 for herself and $5,00o to pay her husbands debts. Cook, who took the stand, denied he had ever asked for money. He told of seeing Mrs. Hirsch go to the mayors office on two oc- casions and of watching through the letter slot in the door. He testified he once saw them in a compromising position.
 After sentence was passed Cooks counsel filed a. motion for a new trial and March 16 was set by the court for a hearing. Cook was sent back to jail in default of $3.000.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
IMMODEST MAN GETS
 LONG TERM IN JAIL
White, Whose Home is Where He Hangs His Hat, Will Get
 Mail At Jail.

Oscar White, arrested by Officer Fred Wagner on Main street yester- day afternoon on charge of drunken ness and indecent exposure, was given a long jail sentence when he was found guilty by Judge James T. Mesl<ill in police court this morning. The man pleaded guilty to the first charge and seemed puzzled about the second. He was sent to jail for 30 days for drunkenness and when two small girls testified to his actions a penalty of four months in jail was inn posed on the second count
 White confessed to being a wanderer on the face of the globe and said, with an assumed air of jollity "my home is any old place I can hang my hat. For the next five months it will be more definite than that. He said he has been working at the freight house of late and yesterday drank too heavily.
 Between her sobs while her little two year old son looked on in open eyed wonderment, Mrs. Joseph Hi koski of 145 Washington street told of her domestic trials. She said her husband makes but little effort to support her and is drunk and abusive most of the time. Yesterday he was dIIGbIeu DV oI1CSI Lyon TOT QIuIlken- ness and breach of the peace. For the next i 5 days at least Mrs. Hikoski will have some peace for that is the length of time her husband will spend in jail.
 Fines of $3 and $5 for drunkenness and breach of the peace were meted out to Mike Bumko, and Ruth Hilton, who has been living with Mrs. H. A. HargraveS of 592 Arch street cha rged with being in danger of falling into the ha bits of vice, was sent out of town with her legal guardian who promised to try to care for the girl properly. She is only IT years old.
 One small boy who has been a ire quent offender, Albert Quisby, was sent to the reform school and two other boys were charged with theft and will be tried to morrow. Ken meth LaBonte, also charged with theft, will be tried tomorrow.
 Native eggs, 55c. Russell Bros
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
RELIABLE
 KIDNEY REMEDY

For the past twenty years we have been selling pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root and our customers who have used it found it a very valuable preparation for what it is intended. I have taken Swamp Root myself and obtained very satisfactory results, and I believe it to be a very reliable and valuable medicine.
 Yours very respectfully.
 E. l. JEWELL, Druggist June 12, 1916 Concord, N H.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
AUTO FLEET ON LONG TRIP.

Philadelphia, Feb. 28-fixty United States army trucks in the regulation gray war paint left here in charge of 103 United States engineers today for Washington. The members or the train, which is commanded by Captain MetxaIf are on their way to camp in Virginia, where the trucks will be put through a test of dehver- ing heavy road building supplies, pre- paratory to being sent overseas. The next stop will be at Bel Air, Mo- 1o miles distant.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

play in Dickinson's window. See what New Britain women are doing to help.
 Mrs. Howard Parsons, who has charge of the muslin bandage depart ment, greatly appreciates the help given her by the girls of the factory offices.
 Notice-Sock wool will be distri- buted Friday afternoon of this week, from 80 to 500 o'clock.
 The regular weekly all day sewing meeting will be held on Friday at the Center church.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
WAR STAMP TAX RULING.

[artford, Feb. 2S.-In order to
 |r up misunderstanding which e been in evidence in various
 Is of Connecticut in regard to the
 Etion of war savings certificates, state directors office has issued
 Following statement: "The stamps
 exempt, both as to principal and
 Irest, from all taxation, except
 |te Or inheritance taxes, graduat-
 Additional income taxes, and ex- progts and war profits taxes"
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
CITY MEETING TOMORROW.

The annual city meeting will be teld toruorro evening a3 s o'clock in the Grammar } school hall. The meeting, which is open to the citizens to voice their opinions, is to act on the estimates as prepared by the board of finance and taxation and which call for a tax rate of 20 mills plus d half mill tax previously lev jed. As far as is known there has been no organized attempt to oppose these estimates.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
RATE INCREASE FORBIDDEN.

Washington, Feb. 28.-Proposed in creases in class freight rates, ranging from 10 to 25 per cent. between Okla homa and Texas and Shreveport, La, and between Kansas and the Texas panhandle were disapproved today by the Interstate Commerce commission which ordered a readjustme ent of rates, however, involving some increases and reductions in that territory.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

What is Castoria

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 thirty the relief of Constipation Flatuen Wind Collie aayng Fverh arising therom, and by regulating and Bowels aids assimilation of Food; giving healthy natural sleep Panacea-The Mothers Have Always the Cha
  All limitations that trihe with and endanger the health of and Chldren--Ex perience against Experiment. " <LZYNz%A G$Z4(YX /rI<C<I2<
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

We've (haa boots issued to us and sheepskin mocSasins to wear inside of the boots, so we are all o. K. The United States aEmy certainly is the best equipped arnSy in the world. You ought to have seen the French sol diers open their eyes when they saw every man with boots. They did not know what to make of it.
 "They even had to go without over- coats during the winter, that is the soldiers who were home on furloughs. But they are a happy bunch; they never look on the dark side. Always waiting to go back for crack at the Boche. I saw one lad on a train go- ing back to his regiment after a stay in the hospital, with three fingers gone from his right hand but still he had his trigger finger, SO he didn't seem to worry a bit.
 I'm so glad you receive mail from me as often as you say. If you en- joy getting my letters as much as 1 do yours, I know just how you feel. That's the happiest day for us all, when mail comes in. And most of us look more for first class mail, that is, letters, than we do for packages. We all like to hear from home. We none Of us appreciate what nome means until we are away, but we are all sat isfied and are making the best of it until the Grand Day when we all come marching home.
 You tell me that my dog, Nellie, stole a whole mince pie. I don't blame her, if you made it. 1 bet I'd cross No Mans Land for one of your pies. You know we don't call that No Mans Land any more. That is now known as American land. We have adopted it.
 Relieve me, the old Kaiser is more than going to get it when we get to the old first line. We are already to meet him now, but 1 guess he isn' t over-anXiOuS to meet us. You may rest assured, mother, that if l ever get near him, I'll take one end of his mustache off in one shot.
 This is quite a long letter, but l suppose the longer it is, the better you like it. Will write again soon.
 Your loving son,
 "BILLY.'
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
MISS BEALE TAKES OATH.

Miss Cora Beale, charity organiza- ton worker and recently appointed as deputy probation officer, took the oath of office today from Judge James T. Meskiu. Although Miss Beale has been acting as assistant probation of- fcer for several weeks, she will of- ficiallv assume the duties of that of flee tomorrow. the first of the month.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
GOAL FOR NEW ENGLAND
Ey Vessels Engaged in Bringing
 EueI 10 This Section of Country Shipments Increased.

Washington, Feb. 28.-Sixty ships engaged in carrying coal for the
 ef of New England and shipments loft coal for factories now are being Bely increased, according to reports he fuel administration today. Sev- vessels were added to the fleet week.
 3ficials familiar with conditions in E England reported today while district is behind in it's normal
 bly affected by the recent short
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
EVENTS TONIGHT

Vaudeville and superior photo plays, Lyceum theater.
 High class photo plays, F'ox's thea ter.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures at keeneys theater.
 Turner society meets in Turner hall.
 Lexington lodge, I. o. o. F., meets in Jr o. JT. A. M. hall
 Landers Camp, M. w. A., meets at 34 Church street.
 Emmett club meets at 321 Main street.
 Sir Francis Drake lodge, s. of St. G., mets in Vega hall.
 Jourreymen. Barbers' union meets at 34 Church street.
 Washington Camp, P. O. of A., meets in G. A. R. hall.
 New Britain Aerie, r. o. F., meets in Eagles hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Candidates will be mustered in at regular meeting of l.. D. Penfield 2np No. 16 Sons of Veterans at G. R. hall Friday evening The Lady Foresters of America, Ide Circle, No. 10 will hold an inn Etant meeting this evening at 8 lock. Refreshments will be served |er the meeting.
 Btella Rebekah lodge will hold it's tular meeting Friday evening. After meeting there will be a Country Ire auction.
 Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of the Sthodist church, whose birthday hes on Saturday, will observe that \ mt in bed where he is confined, Eering with the humps. 8 ohn Sloan has transferred proper
 ht the corner of Park street exten- M and Fairview street to Thomas key.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
D. A. R, MEETING.

A meeting of Esther Stanley chap ter, D. A. R., will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ken meth T. Sloper, 61 Russell street. Mrs. William F. Atwood will assist Mrs. Sloper as hostess. A patriotic address will be given by Rev. George W. C. Hill, preceded by a musical program.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
Letter to Dr. KilIner X Co.,. BinSilamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will
 Do For You.

Send ten cents to pr. Kilmer S. Co. Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valua ble information telling about the kidneys and bladder When writing, be sure and mention the New Britain Daily Herald. Medium and large size bot ties for sale at all drug stores.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
NEW PASTOR COMING

Rev. Frederick Schaefer of New York city has accepted the pastorate of the English Lutheran church of this city and will commence his duties March first.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
Only One "BROMO OUININE,,

To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab lets. Look for signature of F. W. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. soc
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

hap and Ointment and inside of a fek was all healed, and now I am kt ashamed to go out" (Signed) <ank Nuzzo, 1o5 Cove St., East pston, Mass, August 24, 1917.
 little care, a little patience, the use
 Guticura Soap, and no other, on the in and Tor everyday toilet purposes, tn touches of Cuticura Ointment, " ana then, to any pimples, rashes, pneSs, roughness or dandruff usual-
 means a clear, healthy skin, clean alp and good hair through life.
 mplc Each Free by MaH, Address nost. Fd: Cuticura. Dept. R. Boston, Sold erywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and soc.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs, 55c dog. Russell Bros, 3o1 Main St. adEt
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, right from the farm, 55c dog. Russell Bros, 301 Main St. -adyt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
FIRE DESTROYS AUTO.

orrington, Feb. 28.-An automobile
 burned in a fire which gutter l owned by Nicholas Ostrofsky . this morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, right from the farm, dog. Russell Bros, 301 Main St. ldVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, 55c. Russell Bros.-- advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs 55c dog. Russell Bros, 3o1 Main St. advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

pirnples were of pretty large size and they festered, and were hard and red. They itched and I had to scratch my face making it worse. Then it started to burn and I was not able to sleep.
 GIrEhaN a,noI Gr,Air.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs, 55c doz. Russell Bros, 3O1 Main St. adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

|ative eggs, 55c. Russell Bros.-
 |.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, 55c. Russell Bros adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs, $50 dog. Russell Bros, 301 Main St. advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, right from the farm, sc dog. Russell Bros, 301 Main St. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
ACt: 4 SIGHT WITH P||NPLES
hrge, Hard and Red. ltched and l Burned So Could Not Sleep.
Lticura Soap & Ointment Healed Inside a Week. Now Not Ashamed to Go Out.

l"My face was covered with pimples I'd I was sight to look at. Ths
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Native eggs, 55c. Russell Bros. - advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Over and now the
 Feet is a rainy sea-
 4re did have cold While. Gan you imagine sthe morning and build Ire on the barracks floor bur shoes? That's what Ebout a month, but We Ase.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

New Britain Aerie, r. o. F., meets in Eagles hall.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
THREsH1Na MACHINE OWNERS.

In order that all threshing ma
chine owners be in readiness to
thresh the greatest wheat crop Mis-
souri, has ever raised, and as soon as
harvested, the government has offered
to assist every owner of threshing
machine in obtaining repairs right
away, to put the machines in proper
condition for the tasks before them.
w. e. Powell, of Columbia, an ex-
pertmachinist in the employ of the
Government met with threshing ma
chine owners of the county at the
Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
Thursday. He is to assist the owners
in any possible way. The Government
is anxious that the wheat crop, soon
to be harvested, be threshed soon as
possible and every grain of wheat
saved. Ifmachine owners neer repairs
the Government will see that he OBJ
tains them. Forty persons, owners
of threshing machines in this county,
were present Thursday. A meeting is
called for June LIST, to perfect a
county organization.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
Wins Prize in California.

The following paragraph is taken
from the Modesto (Cal.) News and
refers to a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nat
p. Morris, formerly of Mexico:
Miller Morris, whose two pigs
grew from So pounds each to 272
and 275 pounds in Is days, is the
winner of the contest of the Pig
Club of the Modesto High School,
according to the scoring of judges
this afternoon. Morris produced this
pork at a cost of IL 2-3 cents a
pound while some of the pigs exhib-
tied by the boys of the club in the
contest today were sold at once for
Is ga cents a aund. The cost of
the pigs, care and feed to bring them
to the weight today was a total of
$60.31. Morris scored 95 points
with his stick. e.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The editor of the Louisiana Press
Journal says he heard a republican
chuckle over the charges of graft in
the airplane administrations and then
said editor comments: All of us have
our troubles. During the Spanish
American war the democrats chuck
led over the embalmed beef scandal
and thought they could do things
better Human nature is much the
same at all times and under all cir
cumstances. These charges of graft
should be sifted and if anybody is
guilty he ought to be shot Just like
a traitor in the army.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
LITTLE CHILD DEAD.

Little Forest ELAN, five years DID,
died last week. Rev. ]. L. Nickerson
conducted the funeral at Littleby
Methodist Church Sunday. Four lit
tie girls-Lillye, Mary and Anna En-
del and Lena Kircher, acted as at
tendants for the bank of beautiful
flowers sent the family. The pail
bearers were Misses Edna Erdel' Ell
sic Wichie, and Norma and Louise
Kircher.
The stricken parents have the
sympathy Of the community
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
FOOD ADMINISTRATION CUTS
DOWN ON DEALERS SUGAR

The Food Administration has noti-
fled Major Strock, Food Administra-
tor of the County, that new restric-
lions on sugar will prohibit the local
confectionery and restaurant owners
from making sherberts and ices Of
any sort.
Candy dealers will be allowed only
80 per cent of their former allott-
ment of sugar and it is said that soon
the making Of some varieties of candy
will be entirely prohibited.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
AUDRAIN's MISREPRESENTATION.
The County And Whole State Has
Been Advertised Over The Entire
Nation.
Mr.. w. w. Pollock, Mexico, Mo.
My Dear Sir:

Mr.. w. w. Pollock, Mexico, Mo.
My Dear Sir:
The campaign in Audrain county
under your very able leadership has
been watched by me with great in
terest and l am most appreciative
Of the splendid work on the part of
yourself and your associates in the
campaign. Yours is one of the ban
ner counties in your State, in the
amount of Neutrality-suspicious. in &C
cordance with your quota, and in
deed in per capita distribution, and
l compliment you most highly.
In accordance with our figures,
which may or may not be absolutely
correct, your subscribers total
3,038 and your sales represent an
oversubscription of approximately
ia per cent. This is a most crafty
ing record.
The State of Missouri, with an
oversubscription of approximately
16S per cent is also to be congrat-
ulated. The Eighth Federal Reserve
District has been advertised turnout
the nation as foremost in the con-
test for supremacy and I felicitate
you on your part in bringing about
this great measure of success.
l realize the great amount of
work which your organization has
put in; perhaps the many difficult
ties which you have overcome. 1t
has been a real fight but the peo-
pie have responded well and it is a
comfortable feeling to know that a
national good has come out of the
effort Yours sincerely,
(signed) w. R. COMPTON,
Chairman Eighth Federal Re-
serve District, st. Louis, Mo.
May Is, 1918.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Friends and relatives surprised
Mr.. John Thompson with birthday
dinner Sunday. Those who enjoyed
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson
who recently moved here from IL
linois, were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Ritter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Schaal and
children, Miss Ruth Rouse, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Ritter and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Caster, Mr..
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

c. c. Ogle is here from Collins
Vile, ILL.,, and has become assistant
manager of the Mexico Power Co.
He has lately been connected with
the Southern Illinois Light and Pow
er Co. He is of broad experience in
his line of work and is a very eff
cient man. Welcome to Mexico, Mr..
Ogle.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

A very delightful entertainment
was extended the Francis Rodgers
Glass of the Methodist church by
Mrs. E. c. S. Miller at her home
west of Mexico on Tuesday afternoon
The day was ideal, the attendance
large, the eats appetizing and the
trip by auto breezy and bracing, all
giving zest to the business and So
cial session,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Sherman Mckinney is home from
st. Louis, where he has been en-
ployed, and soon expects to enter the
war service.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The Mexico colored school closed
last week. Georgia Hinch was the
only graduate this year. Jenetta It'd
ings won the contest medtal-the
high school pupils gave regular
program, The colored boys, like the
white boys usually, let the girls
win the honor places.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Carter north of
Mexico, are home from a visit to
their son, Marvin, at Camp Funston.
Marvin is healthy and all right and
will be happy any time for the call
overseas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

w. w Bolts announces thru The
Message as a candidate for the Leg
islature. He also publishes card
directed to the voters of the county
Look the card up and notice what he
has to say. Everybody knows Judge
w. w. Bolts,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The General Conference of the NJ.
E. Church, South, and the Southern
Baptist Convention each lately gave
their women equal rights with the
men in the Church They can hold
any office heretofore always accord
to men. The women are showing 'em
in these days.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mrs. George Goodman, of indie
pendence, Mo-, formerly of Mexico.
renews for The Message. She is one
of our old-time subscribers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The rooster causes $5,OOO,OOO an
nually on bad eggs in Missouri.
From Jue to s has been designat-
ed as Rooster Week" All ROSTERS
are to be removed from the laying
flocks, and in countless cases Mr..
Rooster is going to lose head, too.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Arnold, north
of Mexico, have been enjoying a Wis
it from Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Arnold of
Shamrock, Galloway county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Wylde and lit
tie son, Rodney, of St. Louis, are
visiting Mrs. Wylde's parents at
Benton City, Mr.. and Mrs. E w.
Rockwell
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

DR.. j. w. Hudson of NJ. S. U. will
give an instructive address pm,
Friday, May "a, at Presbyterian
church, subject, American Red Cross
in France. The Community Chorus
will render musical program.
w. Clyde Johnson, Manager.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

We have just received a carload of
Moon Buggies. Just what you need.
Come in and see them.
Mexico Hardware & Furniture Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Moon Buggies A carload of them!
Now is the time TO make your Sc
lection. Come in and see them.
Mexico Hardware & Furniture Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Stubblefeld
are enjoying a visit from Miss Ger
trude Hosey of Atlanta, Mo.