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New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
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POLICEMAN GUILTY
 OF CHILD NEGLECT
DiCker WeepS and Wife Paints at
 X Their Trial

New York, Jan. 12.-Policeman George Decker, 34, and his wife, Nora, 31, of 476 Sixth avenue, Brooklyn, were found guilty in the Court of Spe- cial Sessions, Brooklyn, yesterday of having wilfully neglected their eight year-old daughter Anna. Mrs. Deck CT, the little girls stepmother, col lapsed. Her husband wept. He has been suspended from the Police De Eartment.
 From the evidence submitted in this case,'' said Justice Collins, speak ing for himsef and his colleagues Jus tices O'Keefe and Murphy there is no doubt in the minds of the court that this child was undern punished and that there was a scandalous de- gree of laxity in providing proper nourishment, medical attention and housing for her. For this reason the court finds both defendants guilty"
 Justice Collins added that both par ents would be allowed at liberty on bail until a week from Monday, when sentence will be imposed. The con- viction being a misdemeanor the sen tence can be an indeterminate term in the penitentiary, the maximum of which is three years.
 Anna. Decker was found ragged, bruised and discolored on December 21 staring longingly into the window of a delcateSSen store at 482 Sixth avenue, Brooklyn. Taken to the Chill dren's society, she was found to be in a general condition of cancellation. In addition her toes were found to be frostbitten. She weighed forty one > pounds and according to the testimony was almost too weak to stand alone. She told a tale of beatings with a cat O nine tails by her parents and of sleeping on the floor of cold hall bedroom.
 Decker and his wife, who have two more children denied the child's charges. They told agents of the Chil- dren's Society the little girl had an unsuitable appetite and was continual x Iy stealing sugar and other food. They explained her frost bitten feet by say ing she continually took stolen sweets Into the "store room'' at night to munch them. They knew she was in a run down condition but intended to wait until they could secure a special ist
 The child, remarkably intelligent admitted she stole. She added that for Ehis she was whipped several times a day Yesterday, attired in a pretty frocI1, she gained the sympathy of all in court by her Winsome ways.
 At recess she ran over to her step mother and kissed her. Mrs, Decker fainted after being on the stand for an hour. She admitted the child had been frostbitten in 1916 and that no :, doctor had been called in.
 The little girl will remain in the custody of the Chiidren's Society un- til next week, when the question of her guardianship will be decided in the Chldrens Court She has gained sev- en pounds,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
INSURANCE MEN TO DINE.
N. W. Schultz Will Be Toastmaster at
 Annual Banquet Wednesday.

The annual meeing of the New Britain Board of Fire Underwriters will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, when all reports will be received and officers elected. At o'clock in the evening the annual banquet of the Underwriters associa- ton will be held at the New Britain club.
 F. w. Schultz will act as toast master and other speakers will be Mayor G. A. Quigley, State President James l.. Case of Norwich. Honorary Vice President F. W. Btardsley of Hartford and R. l.. Frederick of Hartford. Among the guests will be several of the state officers, including Vice President E. W. Beardsley of Bridgeport, A. R. North of New Haven and George F. Boyd of New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
VOz7CEy
Methodist Church.

At the morning service, 10:45 a. m. MT. Cook will preach the fourth in the series of sermons on "The Present World Conflict" the subject being The Use and tho Abuse of Force" sermon on the necessity of war and it's limitations.
 The Sunday school classes meet a1 the usual hours-the adult depart ments at 1915 D. m. and all other de- partments at 9:45 a. m. Children's sermon in connection with the morn ing preaching service. Young peo- ple's meeting followed by election of officers at 500 D. m. MT, Cook will present the plan of services for the next three months at this meeting. Evening services are omitted for the present. All are very cordially invit- ed to all these services.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
south Congregational Church.

Boys Division of church school meets at 9:30. Morning worship, with celebration of the Communion and reception of new members, in the parish chapel at 1O:45. Church school, main division, at 12:15. Italian school at , p. m. and worship at 4:30 o'clock. Assyrian- Persian worship at 6 o'clock.
 Boy Scouts, Troop ?, meets on Tuesday at 7:30 and Troop on Mon- day at 7:30. Girl Scouts, Troop l, meets on Thursday at o'clock.
 On Wednesday at 6:30 a parish supper will be held, followed by the annual meeting of the church at 7:30.
 Church night, with devotions and work for Red Cross and surgical dressings on Thursday at 7:30.
 A cordial invitation to the public to attend any of these meetings.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
First Baptist Church..

This church will unite with tl Center Congregational church for u regular morning worship at 10:1 o'clock, Rev. Henry w, Maier, mini ter. All other services of the dd will be held in the Baptist churcl Bible school will meet as usual
 12:15, with classes for all Don't l the attendance of the school drop b cause the morning service is held another church. At D. m in tl chapel the Y. P. s. c. E. meeting, l, by J. Howard CovelI. Subjet Young Christians Reaching Gu ward" William Lamb, recently IT turned from France, will speak at tn meeting and tell us something of Ii experiences as an ambulance driv for the Red Cross. There will all be special music by George Mort@ of Hartford, cellist. Everyone wd come to these services.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
BUSINESS SHOWS DECLINE.
Only Seven Realty Transfers Recorded
 During the Past Week.

Only seven realty transfers were recorded during the past week, which Is the lowest number in many months. They were as follows: Mary Burns to Masshino A R. Parrantonio, land and buildings on Fremont street; Harold E. Shepard to Henry J. F'oiren, land on South Main street; Bertha M. Grid ley to Adna F. Johnson, land and buildings on Columbia street; John Barszcz to Steve Barszcz, land and buildings on Parkview street; New Britain Trust company to Lolis Schmidt, land and buildings on North Stanley street; Jacob Retz to Fred Schnerl, land and buildings on Will liam street; Louis Schmidt to James Prendergast, land and buildings on North Stanley street
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12

OSoILAND, Aug ZSu. 1915
 'eFruit-a-tives'' are the only pill manufactured, to my way of thinking. They work completely, no griping whatever, and one is plenty for any ordinary person at dose. My wife was a martyr to Constibation. We tried everything on the calendar with out satisfaction, and spent large sums of money until we happened on ssFruit-a-tives' I cannot say too much i'll their favor.
 We have used them in the family for about two years and we would not use anything else as long as we can get ''FRU1r-A-TIvEs". J.W. HAMMOND
 Those who have been relieved by s'Frl1it-a-tives'' are proud and happy to tell a sick or ailing friend about these wonderful tsmadefrom fruit juices "Fru1t-a-tioes", Ne ceAe6,ated fruit n,edieine, Aas >elieved ,,tore sufe7e,cs 51o'u .Stomach, Li0e,c, Bozye1, Kidney and Skin Troubles, tha1s dazy othes" aUedicine eUey 61scoze1ed.
 soc. box, 6 for $2. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers Or sent on receipt Of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, 15llensburg, New York.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
FORMER AMBASSADOR
 LEAVES FOUR MILLIONS
Remembers Institutions in Stock
 bridge. Mass. in His Will Be QuCathing Each $1O,OOO.

New York, Jan. 12.-An appraisers S report was filed today regarding the estate of Joseph H. Choate, former ambassador to Great Britain, and leader of the American bar associa- ton which places the net assets at $4,629,S79. Nearly forty relatives, friends and employees with several in stitutions are beneficiaries.
 Among the institutions which re- ceive $10,0O0 each are St. Ps,ul's church, at Stockbridge, for the eroc- tion of parish house, and the Stock bridge Library association.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
Swedish Union Services.

The union services that have bet held in the Swedish Bethany chur( during the last week have been larg ly attended. The Sunday services w be held at Salvation Army hall { Church street, beginning at 10:' o'clock in the forenoon with preac ing by Rev. c. IF. PihL No Sund; schools will be held in any of Il churches, but all the children are e pected to meet with their teachers al superintcndents in Salvation Arm hall at ? o'clock. noon, for q lar' children's meeting. The Sunday eveI ing service will be held at '; o'clock. Throughout the week ss vices will he held every evening 7:45 o'clock, except Saturday, the sumo place.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
YOUTH HAS MANIA
 FOR STEALING AUTOS
Was Chased Last Night From Meri- den tO New Britain and
 Through PlainvilIc.

Meriden, Jan. 12.-Franll Barucci. 19, six times convicted of bicycle and automobile thefts, and recently pa roleds from the Cheshire rcformatory, was again in court today for a like theft. His defense was that he has a mania for taking machines in order to have rides. He took the automo- bile of r. H. Griswold from in front of a hotel last night and was chased by GrisWold to Hartford. New Britain and Plainville and overtakon at Lake CompounCe. Disposition of his case will be made Monday
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
Stanley Memorial Church.

The usual services will be held to- morrow. Morning worship at 10:45, with sermon by the pastor on First Things" Sunday school at 12. Young Peoples society at ' D. m., topic How to make the most of life" Leader, A. Thorvaldsen.
 The Boy Scouts will meet on Mon- day at 7:15.
 The trustees will meet at the par sonage on Tuesday at p. m. The Ladies Aid society will hold their an- nual meeting on Wednesday at 2:30 D. m. Officers will be elected. In the evening at 7:15, the Girl Scouts will meet at the church.
 The Endeavor Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. R. Damon, Thurs day evening.
 Choir rehearsal, Friday evening,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
First Church of Christ.

Center Congreg egationaD.
 First Ba.ptist church and the Gen. ter Congregational church will meet together in the morning service at 10:45. This is the beginning of a se- ries of Union services in the interest of fuel conservation. You are invit- ed to come and be a part of this union of Christian forces in the in terest of our nation and of the world.
 The other services of the Center church are Bible school for Junior, Intermediate and senior departments at 9:45.
 Bible school for Beginners, Pri- mary and Adult departments at F :d0.
 Young Peoples meeting at D. m
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
THRILLING STORY
 OF SHIP ATTACK
(Continued from First Page)

praise is due the armed guard for the manner in which they performed their duty. The men stationed at the guns never finched. When the after gun was put out of commission the after pointers came to the forward gun and relieved one another as 167 rounds were fired out of that gun II. Bolges. chief bOatSwain's mate, was a great help, doing most of the shooting from the top of the Wheelhousc while the armed guard commander was taking care of things around the decks and guns
 The destroyer stood by until the engines were repaired, which took about two hours and a half, and then lowed the Luckenbach to a convey which was reached about D. m"
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
Peoples Church.

Sunday-10 a. m., prayer; 1O:f Morning Worship, Rev. T.. z. Johns will preach; 12:15, Bible erl10ol: 5:4 Young Peoples meeting; [ o'cloc Evening Service. An orchestra fro the Boys club band under directi, of Thomas Toscano will play.
 Tuesday-3 o'clock, Women's Mi sionary Prayer band will meet wi Mrs. Jennison, 27 Winthrop stree Mrs. Knapp, who just returned fro Africa, will speak.
 Thursday-7:45 D. m.. Chur- Prayer meetings. Cottage meetin will be held on Tuesday and Frid evenings.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
POTATOES SELLING FAST.

During the past week the sale of the municipal potato crop has been very encouraging and up to last night 490 bushels had been sold. Today ;tn- other good sized sale Was reported, bringing the total sales for the week well oyer 500 bushels
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
Emmanuel Gospel Church.

Booth hall, 259 Main St, Milton Anderson, pastor. The pastor " speak at 10:45 a. m. and p. Prayer and praise meeting at ': o'clock. Bible school 12:oO D. Young Peoples service 6 o'cloc Weekly Bible study Tuesday, (; D. m. Children'S service, Tuesd 4 D. m. Mid week prayer mced Thursday, 7:45 r. m. Strangers ct dially welcome.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
MAY BURY WAR VICTIM HERE.
William Denby May Be Brought to
 Grave in IT. s.

VITtbNE III V. S.
 If the wish of the family Of William Denby, whose body now lies in Bel gian sofl a victim of the war, is granted by the Canadian government, the remains will be brought to this country for burial in the family plot in Windsor Locks.
 Denby who resided in this city joined the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, and was a gas victim A sis ter of the deceased will go to Belgium at the close of the war and accom- pany the body to this country if the necessary permission is issued.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
MAY CLOSE STORES EARLIER.

The New Br1taln ChaMUeT or COIHa merce is Investigating the method used in several Massachusetts cities for closing some stores at o'clock in the afternoon, with the opening hour at g o'clock in the morning. A mem- ber of the mercantile bureau said yes- terday that the State Council of De- fepse will receive the strongest sup port from the local merchants in whatever it deems beneficial for the prosecution of the war.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
Advent Church.

Church street and Stanley. Preach ing at usual hours by Rev. l.. E. Giles, pastor Morning subject: Coming events cast their shadows ahead" Sunday school 12:15 p. m. Bible class at l:@0; you are invited to at tend and ask questions. Short s@|N- ice of song before evening preaching at 7:15. Subject for evening, some experiences of the Apostle Peter.
 On Monday evening at 7:45, Rev. W.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
NEW INCOME TAX OFFICE.

J. J. Kennedy, the United States income tax collector. has moved his office from the post office building and will hereafter be located in room 1T of the City hall building. He will maintain a regular schedule Of office hours there
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
EVENTS TONIGHT

Lyceum theater, superior photo- plays.
 Fox's theater, high-class photo dramas
 Keeney's theater, vaudeville and moving pictures.
 Vega society meets in Vega hall. Cham berlain council, Jr. o. U. A. NI meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall. Basketball, Y. M. c. A. gymnasium
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
MANY CHANGE ADDRESS.

It was stated at the second exemp- ton board today that fully 0 per cent of all registrants have changed their addresses since they registered last June This necessitateS some de- lay in the delivery of the question: naires
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
BAKER DTSAPPROVES.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Esta b1ish- ment of a munitions director was dis approved today by Secretary Baker testifying before the senate military committee, who said the reorganiza- tion of the War department is vir- tuallv similar to the British munitions purchasing system.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
DENIES NEW TRIAL
Chief Justice Refuses to Give Fred
 erick Small, Sentenced to Die Tues
 day for Murder, Another Chance.

Ossipee, N. H., Jan. 12.-Chief Jus tice kivel of the Supreme court to- day dismissed a petition for a new trial asked for by Frederick l.. Small, sentenced to be hanged at Concord Tuesday for the murder of his wife. Formal notification of the court ac- ton was sent to the clerk of the court of Carroll county, here, where Small was convicted a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
IItE ADMIRAL DIES.

Amsterdam Jan. 12.-The death Vice Admiral HaIlii Pasha, form Turkish minister Of marine, is ported i'll 9 Consrantinoplo despat to the kreuz Zeitung of Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
St. Marks Church,

Sunday, January 13, 1918. First Sunday after the Epiphany. 7:30 a. m, holy communion; 9:30 a. m., church school; 1O:45 a. m., morning prayer and sermon by the Rev. Sam uel Sutcliffe. 4:30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
DIES SUDDENLY.

South Norwalk, Jan. 12.--Dr. Fred erick Powers, of Westport. died sud- denly last night, following a shock. He was medical examiner and the old est pra ctitioner ip the town. He was 75 years old
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
TO HUSTLE COAL.
Fuel Administrator Garfield Orders Mine Operators to Concentrate.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Fuel Admin istrator Garfield today ordered mines in West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania to concentrate for the next ten days in shipping coal to cer- tain districts in Ohio and Michigan where the shortage is acute.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
DFLEG. .ATES TO CONVENTION.

Mayor Quigley will attend the state war convention to be held at Hartford on next Thursday and Friday and other local delegates will be Ernest N. Humphrey, w. W. Leland, W F. Brooks and P. r. McDonough.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
LYCEITM CLOSES AT 10.

The Lyceum theater management has adhered to the wishes of the State Council of Defense that all moving picture houses close at 10 o'clock. The theater closed last evening for the first time at that hour.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
CALLED TO CAMP.

St0rrs, Jan. 12.-Twenty students the Connecticut Agricultural colle have been called for the officers trai ing camp at Camp Upton. Mineo x. Y, it was announced today.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
First Church Of Christ. Scientist.

Chapel, corner of West Main stre and Park place. Sunday mornil service at 10:45. Subject, "SacT1 ment." Sunday school at 9:45. We| nesday evening meeting at 8 o'cod The reading room at the same addrd
 is open daily from two until fii o'clock, except Sundays.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
UniverSaIiSt Church.

Universalist church, Hungerfo Court, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, hall, sund evening, 7:3o. Rev. Roger F. E will preach, subject, ',Expandii Horizons" Good music. Everyo welcome.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12

and tell of their experiences. and hear them.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-08

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-29
Half Your Living
Without Money. Cost

A right or wrong start in 1917 will
make or break most farmers in the
South. We are all facing a crisis.
This war in Europe puts things in
such uncertainty that no man can
foresee the future with any degree Of
clearness.
The sure and certain increase in
cotton acreage means lower cotton
prices next fall. Cost of all food and
grain products is high, SO high that
no one can afford to buy and expect
to pay out with cotton.
IT'S time above all others to play
safe; to produce all possible food,
grain and forage supplies on your
own acres; to cut down the store bill.
A good piece Of garden ground,
rightly planted, rightly tended and
Kept planted the year round, can be
made to pay half your living. It will
save you more money than yen made
on the bes.. five acres of cotton you
ever crew.
Hastings 1917 Seed Book tells all
about the right kind of money saw
ing garden and the vegetables to put
in it. 1t tells about the field crops as
well and shows you the clear road to
real farm prosperity. It's Free. Send
for it today to H. G. HASTINGS CO.,
Atlanta, ca.--Advt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-29
AMERICAN RED CROSS TO
! ENROLL 100000 SCHOOL
CHILDREN IN JUNIOR AUXILIARIES
To the School Children of the United States:
A Proclamation

The President of the United States also President of
the American Red Cross 1t is from these Offices joined
in that write you word of greeting at this time when
so many of you are beginning the school year.
The American Red Cross has just prepared Junior
Membership with School Activities in which every pupil in
the United States find chance to country
The school is the natural center Of life Through it
you best work the great of freedom to which
we have all pledged ourselves
Our Junior Red Cross will bring to you opportunities
of service to your community and to other communities all
the world and guide service with high and religious
ideals It will teach you how to in order that suffer-
ing children elsewhere may have the chance to live 1t will
teach you how prepare of the supplies which wound
ed soldiers and homeless families lack will send to you
through the Red Cross Bulletins the thrilling stories of
lief and rescue. And best Of ALL perfectly than
through any of your other school lessons you will by
doing those kind things under your teachers direction to be
the future good citizens Of this great country which all
love-
And commend to all school teachers in the country the
simple plan which the American Red Cross has worked out
to provide for your cooperation knowing do that school
children will give their best service under the direct guidance
and instruction of their teachers Is not this perhaps the
chance for which you have been looking to give time
and efforts in to meet national needs?
(Sgned) WOODROW WILSON, President
September Is, 1917.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-29
A Great Patriotic Speech.

Gen. Harvey Hannah met an
overlooking courthouse of citi-
zens OF Selmer and vicinity Sat
urday in a speech of one and a
half hours. He was introduced
by j. q. Houston and launched
from the first in one of the most
eloquent addresses ever delivered
in the courthouse. He appealed
to the people to do their whole
duty towards winning the war.
He made the cold shivers run up
o.e's back as he depicted the
the horrors of the worlds war
which if not won by us and
the allies, we would be the SUBJ
jects of German autocracy in the
near future. His many strong
points were punctuated by hearty
applause. His tributes to the
American flag as the worlds en-
blenf of liberty and freedom was
grand. The red cross and wom-
ans work came in for much feel
ing sentiment, which brought
tears to many sympathetic eyes.
Rev. R. W. Newsom opened
the services with a pointed prayer
which was followed by singing
two songs by coterie Of little
girls. America was sung at the
close by the audience. Mrs, W.
K. Abernathy presided at the
organ and led the singing.
AT the close the distinguished
orator was heartily congratulated
by large number present with
a hearty hand. shake and words
Of praise and approval of his
address.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-29

The world was startled Satur-
day to learn a gun was firing into
Paris. The idea that any gun
could be made to carry a missile
70 miles was unbelievable. Sun
day the same thing way repeated.
At intervals of about 20 minutes
a nine inch shell came down. The
damage was small but the mind
was exercised to know where it
came from. Experts say from a
gun 100 feet long a small projec.
tile can be sent by a heavy charge
that distance. The gun is ele.
waited AS degrees and the missile
goes high in the air where the
atmospheric friction is slight. II
is claimed the gun is located back
Of the Hindenberg line. This is
one Of the novelties of modern
cunning. A shot costs over $4,000