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The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

About 80 million of the 100 mil
lion people of the United States, in
stead of demanding theh ighest quail
ity of everything and paying any
price to get it are actually living
from hand to mouth. The great ma
tority are not wearing silk stockings.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Don't kick about that haircut for
forty cents. The barber has more
trouble with your hair than the sur
geon has with your appendix. By
comparison charging forty cents Is
like giving it away. The barber does
all the talking and all the work while
his cozy chair is rare treat in the
humdrum of your life.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

DR.. ]. G. Chastain, for more than
twenty-five years Baptist missionary
to Mexico, now special worker in
Cuba, whose home address is Blue
Mountain, will return to Cuba the
latter part Of this month to resume
his duties there.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Uncle Sam is going to have the
Prince Of Wales to entertain. If the
dtgnitaries at Washington try to re-
ceive him by name they will have to
say Albert Christian George Andrew
Patrick David Windsor, Prince OF
Wales. Earl OF Chester, Duke OF
Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Barn Of
Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Sc
neschal of Scotland. We would be
delighted to greet him as royal
democrat, beside. He is Is years old.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

A San Francisco dispatch states
that fruit prices are to be 40 per
cent higher than last year. Peaches
will be UP 10 cents a can. Can If
you can, and save expense. Peaches
are cheap at two and three dollars
a bushel in view of rising prices
for canned goods.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

This thing of profanity ought to
stop right now. Taking Gods name
in vain and using cuss words rather
weaken than strengthen a cause or
argument. Thou shalt not take the
name of the Lord thy God in vain. I"
Alas! In this day OF reckless living,
how many revert to the purity of
Arst principles proclaimed on Mt. ST.
mai by the great Law-Giyer.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

The pot has called the kettle
black long enough. Let's all confess
we are more or less black and set
about getting white. There's black
heart under many a white skin, es-
pecially when the political pot be-
gins to boil,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

The sale of $4,000 cans of corned
beef Saturday morning in New Or
leans lasted less than half an hour
in most flre stations. The cans
were sold at 55 cents apiece, while
from 80 cents to $1.00 is the regular
retail price, 1t is said.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

I'VE will move to better house, !"
he said "and you shall have some de-
cent clothes, at last" She retorted
I'll do nothing Of the sort. I'll
get the same kind the other women
are wearing"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Fall in Is the order now. Let
there be no slackers. The Leader is
giving this suggestion on Tuesday
morning before the vote Is cast and
intends to follow regardless OF who
is elected.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

The city is getting anxious to see
its Mayor and City Clerk assume the
role Of grocers and general store
keepers. Those government goods
are eagerly anticipated.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

The new Masonic Temple at Jack
son will cost a quarter Of a million.
The Temple will be located on North
State Street.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Since April 4, $S6,OOO,OOO worth
Of coffee has been received at New
Orleans. The coffee was sold rough
ly at an average of 22 cents. The re-
tail price is about "a cents-in Bra
Zil,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

How are we going to get rid OF
the war spirit when Mexico stares us
in the face?
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

When you speak of the H. c. OF i.
do you speak in terms of bread or
terms Of gasoline?
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

The August rainfall was away a.
bove the normal, the total being a.
bout 3.44 above normal.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

There are some men who fail to
pay their poll tax, but do let the SOL
dier be q man and pay his.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

You can catch that summer cold
under an electric fan easy" We've
tried it.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Here's the slogan:- Grab while
the grabbing is good and let the
devil take the hindmOst.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

In seeking rest 1t is unrest you
mad these days.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27

Warnings fail to move Mexico
much, but II may be different short
u
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-27
WEDNESDAY, AUG, ~, 1919.

Now is the time to shed pronteers.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Grand hotel this morning. The dis roNerN was made by an attache of the hotel. who on entering Carey's room found his lifeless body seated in d chalF. On nearby table was found a lamp such as si used by asthmatic sufferers. Carey was last seen around early in the week, and the condition of the body was such that indicates his death on last Tuesday. Carey was about 55 yeads of age, and has re- sided at the hotel for three years
 Owing to his ill health he has not al- lowed anyone to enter his room and this is the reason given on the delay in not finding the body before today.
 He was born in Ireland and resided in kensington for several years. He was member of Daily Council K of C., Rev. w. A. Harty branch, A. o. H., St. PauIs T. A. B. society of Kens- lngton and the Underwood Mutual Benefit association He leaves a sister, Mrs. James Crowley, of East Main street lnd brother, Thomas Carey.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
Rosindale Woman Recom-
 mends This Prescription

Mrs. Albert J. Patch of ROsndale, Mass. writes: "Bcfore taking your medicine Dr. True's EliXir) l was troubled with what 1 thought stomach trouble. l had that terrible gnawing in my stomach nearly all the time. Within half an hour after eating hearty meal, l would have that same disagreeahle feeling. I was losing in weight every day. After taking your medicine GOT. True's EliXir) l was re- Iieved of that terrible gnawng in my stomach, expelled worms, and l felt like a new person in many ways, and would heartily recommend it to any one suffering as l did"
 Headaches, tired feeling weakness, spots before the eyes, bad breath. sleeplessness, irritdbility, dizziness, constipation can be relieved if you take the prescription known as Dr.. True's Elixir, The Family Laxative and Worm Expeller. It has done much for sick people, men. women and chill dren, ever since 1S51-oVer 6S years reputation. AT ALL DEALERS.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
WHITE MOUNTAINS
 COMPARE WITH ALP;
Belgian Visitors. Touring New Ens land, Praise Scenic Beauties
 of This Section.

Burlington, Nt., Sept. 1.-Two notd Belgian merchants, Joseph Legoud and LuCien LorOuX, the largest firm importers and exporters in BelgiuiI located at Brussels, today will inspe1 local plants, They are on d tour inspection in America to get ideas ia building up the manufacturing intel ests in their much persecuted bV never defeated Belgium.
 From here the two merchants vii go to various places in New York an later will visit Chicago and other lara cities in the United States to study tn best manufacturing plants of tn country and learn how they are cal ried on and upon what the success the business depends. Belgium need advanced ideas in manufacturing an business methods to counteract th great blow which her trade has receis ed through the war. America meat to the people of Belgium the most at VanCcd and up-to date methods { doing everything and so they way to see just how we are doing thi over here.
 The White mountains are as fin Switzerland in their scenic beay was the expressed opinion of brothers.
 Even in the Alps we have n seen anything more beautiful" said.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Miss Evelyn Strong of Colchest CT arrived here last evening to resume her duties as teacher in the local schools.
 C. E. Pratt and sister who recently purchased the Nourse place moved their household goods into their new home yesterday
 stone cutter is at work on the large stone steps in front of the new mansion of George Prentiss. cutting the words, ''The Ledges,' which will be the name of the new home.
 l.. T. Turner of Hartford was a visitor in town yesterday.
 Kensington Items.
 Miss Loretta Alling, daughter of First Selectman w. I. filling expects to leave Saturday morning for Port land, Maine, to act as bridesmaid at the wedding of one of her girl friends.
 Miss Irene Viets who has been spending the summer in South Da- kota returned home last evening.
 MT. and Mrs. George Cryne and family who have been spending the summer at the shore. returned home last evening.
 Esther D. Griswold, daughter of Dr. R. M. Griswold has left for Wes- terly, R. l., to resume her duties at the High school in that place being the head of the college English de- partment.
 Daniel Taylor of Philadelphia, for mer superintendent of the American Paper Goods is visiting in town with MT. and Mrs. Arthur l.. Moffatt.
 Miss Eva Sheldon accompanied by father and mother have returned home from their cottage at the Plain vile camp grounds
 A group of girls about town are planning for supper picnic Satur- day evening on Rest Peak in Meridcn.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
ONLY MEDICINE MADE FROM FRUIT Extraordinary Success which "Fruit-a-tiVeS" Has Achieved

One reason why "Fruit-a-tives'' is so extraordinarily successful in giving relief to those suffering with ConstIpatlon, Torpid Li7e,~, Mdigss- lion, CAronic HcaIachcs, NcuraIgia, Kidney and Bladdcr Tronblcs, PAenmafism, Pain in the Bacs, Eczena and other Skin Affections, Is, because it is the only medicine in the world made from fruit juices.
 These "F,~nn Live,- IabLcts" are composed of the medicinal principles found in apples, oranges, figs and prunes, together with the nerve tonics and antiseptics.
 Soc. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT -HTIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

outs, the roads are in pretty good outs are taken care of the better He announced his intention of having the roads repaired as soon as the gov ernment food is sold
 To Hold Food Sale.
 The ladies of the Baptist church Will hold a food sale and social in the chapel tomorrow afternoon from ? until o'clock. A short program has been arranged. Mrs. Charles Bunnel, secretary of the church, has arranged the affair and efforts are being made to have d large attend ance.
 Ilainv:lIc Items |. The Plainville baseball team will report for practice tonight and tomorrow night at the Rockwell Drake field. The manager has se- cured a good team for Sundays game.
 Michael Levine and Charles Maro- witz, owners of the PIainvine Cash Market, have purchased dwelling house on Broad street from w. H. Rowe. The sale was made through Charles r. Conlon.
 James Graham, assistant postmas- ter, left for New York city today where he will meet his brother who is returning to the States with the First division
 Frank Osburn, who has been i'll at his home on Broad street for the past several days, is slowly recover ing.
 Patrick I7oren has purchased a house on Whiting street.
 The railway crossing on West Main street Is being repaired.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
BARE LEGS ARE NOW
 CUSTOM IN RUSSIA.

Warsaw, Aug. II. Correspondence of the Associated Press )-BArC IeGt' are the custom throughout these re- giOns. Probably not one in five of the poor own stockings, and many not~evcn shoes except the wood Solcd sandals strapped on bare feet. Adult women bareleggcd and barefooted are to be seen everywhere, not only in the country but in the streets of War saw and the other large cities.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

z The town meeting called for an appropriation to meet school ol~eXpenses will be held this evening at the town hall at o'clock. Every voter in tho town is asked to be present as this is matter that concerns every man Sn the town. This meeting is the out come of the petition circulated over a week ago.
 The schools need an appropriation to meet expenses incurred during the past year. The original amount ap- propriated of $27, ,00O has not been sufficient to meet all the expenses of the past year and in order not to have any debts outstanding the meet ing tonight is called to obtain a grant sufficient to cover the added costs.
 Is Bound Over.
 Leo Lewis of East Berlin has been bound over to the superior court on the charge of theft of a horse on Labor Day. Lewis hired a horse of WV. J. Atwell to drive to East Berlin and did not return the outfit but tied the horse and wagon under a shed, not having the wherewithal to pay for the extra time. Mir. Atweil, not getting the horse back that evening, mmediately began an investigation
 
 taken into custody. Two charges were brought against him in the JMiddletown courts, one of theft and the other of cruelty to animals. the latter charge being dropped when Lewis pleaded guilty to the first charge.
 This is not the first appearance of Lewis before the court having been afraigned before Judge George G. Griswold in the Berlin court some time ago for breaking into Robert Coles store in East Berlin. He was 7 bound over to the superior court in this instance but was let off with a light jail sentence.
 MT. Lewis has not been able to obtain a release as no one has gone his bond. He stated that his father would furnish bond for him as he owns property in East Berlin but as yet his father has failed to come across.
 Ford Gets Stuck.
 The residents near Galpins Hill were rudely awakened about two o'clock this morning by a Ford truck heavily laden getting stuck on the hill Several in the neighhorh ood went out to see what all the noise was about and discovered that besides heavy load of human freight the truck also had a big load of vege- tables. Several efforts were made to get the truck up the hill but to no avail. Finally the parties decided to give up the attempt until morning The truck was partly unloaded this
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

morning and the hill made without further difficulty.
 Acorns to Play Sunday.
 The Acorns will journey to Meriden Sunday to play the fast North Ends of that city. The North Ends were here several weeks ago and were de- feated by the locals 5 to 3, in one of the best games ever seen here. The locals hope to repeat Sundays game. The game Is scheduled for 2:30 and a truck will leave the Kilby House at 80 so that every member of the team should be on hand at that time.
 Teachers Meeting.
 The teachers of the schools in town are having a teachers meeting at the Kensington schools today and tomorrow mapping out the work for the coming. year. The sessions are being conducted by Superintendent B. H. Showalter.
 Finance Committee Meets.
 The finance commit met last eve- ming to consider the recommendation for the appropriation to meet the eX- penses of the school board. This meeting was necessary to obtain an intelligent idea of the needs of the board in preparation for the town meeting which is to be held this eve- ming at the town hall. Supt. Sho- walter was present at the meeting last evening and sketched in detail the nature of the expenses to be met.
 Attachment Placed.
 An attachment has been placed on hy pany for $500, claiming S35O by Deputy Sheriff Myron Stockwell The case will come before the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of : October. Morris Sake will represent the plaintiff
 Last Day for Bids.
 Tomorrow is the last day that bids can be presented at the Berlin post office for the carrying of mails from the post office to the railroad station. MT. Frank, the present incumbent, has resigned the position, which he has held for some time. The position is sixday week affair, with five deliveries day. All of the bids coming in after tomorrow will be in valid. so it behooves all of those in- terested to get their bids in at once.
 NnartcS W. ftCrrtCk.
 Charles William Herrick, of Dalton, Mass, aged 72 years. died at the home of his son, Augustus Herrick in Kensington. last evening, from a stroke of apoplexy. MT. Herric1 was here on visit with his son and was taken suddenly i'll during the evening" pr. Hodgson was called in to attend him, but was unable to save him. The body was taken to his home in Dalton today.
 East Berlin Items. Mrs. Charles Stevens of Eliza bet h, x. J., and son who have been the weekend guests of Mrs. J. R. Belden, have returned home. Mrs. Adolph Benson has return ed from a visit with her parents in Providence, R. l., and is now spcnd- ing a, short visit with MT. and Mrs Sven Benson.
 Miss Winifred Barnes is spending short vacation in New Haven. John Lewis and family of Pough- keepsie. N. Y. are spending a short | vacation with his brother law, Ed son Maine.
 Max Sugenhime is confined to his home with an attack of chil,s and fever
 Two more houses are reported as very few homes left unsold in the community, the real estate men hav- ing bought them up. Berlin Briefs.
 Mrs. George Sheldon has returned home from Tylerville, where she has been spending the summer.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Washington, Stp; l.--ito, on tn heels of President Wilson, in hi tour of the west and middle wei for support of his peace treaty, Send tor Hiram Johnson. above, of Call fornia, will try through popular port to Kill the document outrigH While Johnson will follow the presi dent, Senator Borah of Idaho wi do his part 10 keep the Senate froT passing the treaty.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

SWAMP aS not re'Gmmfnaen bn1 ,e So naUs foe
 ROOT. hidney rorha ,t liver av or he OladueT fona just the medicine you need. At drugg ists in large and medium size bottles. You may receive 8 sample size bottle of this reliable medicine by Parcel Iost, also pamphlet telling about it.
 Address Dr Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, and enclose ten cents, also mention the New Britain Daily Herald.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Frederick H. Rollerer and family of Johnson street spent Labor Day in Elmhurst, Long Island Robert Hine of Maple Hill avenue, Newton Tucker of Robins avenue and Albert Lawrence of East Berlin, are at Columbia Lake, where they are camping for week.
 D. K. Perry and family of Golf street are home after spending a month at Crescent Beach.
 Dr. J. E. Stoddard and family of Meriden have returned after spending the summer at their bungalow on Maple Hill avenue.
 Mrs D. A. Goodsell and daughter, Anna, of Golf street have returned after spending the summer at Will liam msburg, Mass
 Mrs. John Blair of Brooklyn has returned after spending several weeks with Mrs. l.. l.. Clark of Thompson street.
 Miss Edna Clark of Thompson street has returned after spending her vacation at Summcrsworth, New Hampshire.
 Miss Anna Kellogg of Newington is visiting her brother Henry Kellogg in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Gold coin is "pcppered" with the mineral iridium to keep it from being melted down.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Ii is estimated that 407 airpl took part in the German raids England.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
Maple Hill

Frederick H. Rollerer and family of Johnson street spent Labor Day in Elmhurst, Long Island.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04
TOWN MEETING IS ON FOR TONIGHT
ToWnSpeople Will Take Action on x Increased School Budget
HELD FOR HIGHER COURT

Leo Lewis Accused of Horse Stealing George Ventres Sued By Oil Com pany-Charlcs Hcrrick Dies-Other News Items.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

D. K. Perry and family of Col street are home after spending month at Crescent Beach.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

morning and the hill made without further difficulty.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-04

Miss Anna Kellogg of NeWingtOn is visiting her brother Henry kellogg in New Haven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
CONSTITUTIONAL
EVERY NOON FOR
THIS AMPHIBIAN

Denizens OF the river front have
been interestedly watching the &C
tions OF an unidentified man for the
past several weeks, who has form
ed the somewhat eccentric habit
of swimming the river almost ev-
cry noon.
He is big fellow of the build
usually alluded to by the hackneyed
term ~strapping." and the exertion
required to span the Father OF Wa
tiers from shore to shore doesn't
seem to phase him a bit. Varying
conjectures would have him a Ha-
waiian expert, a professional life
saver, an ex-navy man. a vaude-
william.
To the reporter from The Argus
who intercepted him at the point
of sliding into the drink from a
sand barge east of the White Col
lar line ONCE this noon he refused
to give his name or occupation. He
youchsafed only the information
that he lives in Davenport. To
judge from his appearance and the
accent of his speech he is OF Greek
ancestry. Anyone with more COM
plete information is eligible for a
vote of thanks for several dozen
river hounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
TOLD SON SLAIN
ROBBING HOME
Parents of University Student
Learn Their Boy Was One
Killed By Professor.

Philadelphia, July 16-Mr and
Mrs. Frank Hclfelner were not in
formed until today at their Buffalo
home, that their son, Anthony Will
liam Holfelner, the burglar stud
ent, had been killed Sunday night
while attempting to rob a Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania fraternity
house. kilograms had been sent to
them intimating that the student
had been hurt.
The case of the student has un-
usual features He was a second
year medical student at the uni
versity and would have received
his diploma in two years. He was
said to have been unuslly bright.
Caught while robbing a fraternity
house, a professor shot him as he
was escaping with his booty. Fer
"a hours the identity of the dead
man was mystery. Then a for
mer room mate identified the
body.
Search of his room by the police.
they said, revealed about 1000
worth of plumber stolen from fra
ternity houses, boarding houses
and other places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
WOULD JUSTIFY
PAROLE SYSTEM
COlvin Conducts Investigation in
Cook County, But Evidently
Eorgets Rock Island.

In an attempt TO justify the sys-
tenn of parole, William Colvin, su-
perintendent of pardons and pa
roles, points out that only five of
the $40 men indicted by the April
and May grand juries of Cook coun-
ty were paroled prisoners, accord
ing to telegraphic dispatches. The
investigation was conducted be-
cause of criticism directed against
the parole system by juries
ColVin is the man who was in
Rock Island county last fall con-
Quoting a so-caIled investigation"
of the behavior of paroled men. He
spoke in terms of praise for the
conduct OF the ex-convicts.
As 1t Was Here.
However, in summoning up the
records of the January grand jury
for Rock Island county, it deveI-
ops that out of 81 indictments, "a
of them were returned against men
who had gained conditional liberty
from prison walls.