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New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Lena w. VininS.

Mrs. Lena Wilhelmy Vining. aged 64 years and seven months, died this morning at the home of her son. John l.. Vining, of 95 Pleasant street. The deceased was the widow of John Stevenson Vining and is survived by two sons and one daughter. They are: John L., with whom she made her home; Arthur l.. Vining, of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Florence M. Scott, of this city. She was a mem Der of the South church, the Daughters of Liberty and Unity Rebekah lodge. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with private services at the home and with public services at 2:30 o'clock in the Erwin Memorial chapel. Rev. pr. G. W. C. Hill, pas tor of the South Congregational church, will be in charge.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23

Men Who Served Are Receiving
 Tokens From State

A further consignment of service certificates for New Rritain's ex-serv- ice men has been received at the war bureau as follows:
 Corporal Harold C. Bertini, Pri- vate Nicholas J. Colubriale, Private Charles k. Foley, Private Salvatore Girgento, Corporal Harold c. Hart, Private iVscent G. Hart, Supply Ser geant William D. Hawkins, Quarter master Sergeant Louis H. kranowitz. Corporal Frederick w. Kurtz, Private Arthur c. Larson, Cook William Lozowinkis, Master Mechanic First Class Edwin R. Oslund, Corporal oJhn Sargis, Private Nicholas Traczyk, Ser geant Arthur M Williams, Private James Winters, Yeoman, second class, Charles Witkin, Carpenters Mate, second class, Harry A. Witkin.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
MINOR IS RELEASED
American Cartoonist Had Been De- tained in France By Authorities As Spartacist Suspect.

Washington, Oct. 23-Robert Minor, American newspaper cartoonist, who was detained by American military authorities in Trance on charges of being connected with plans of Ger man Spartacists to circular Bolshevill literature among American troops, was released because of insufficient evidence to warrant his trial, the sen ate was informed today by Secretary Baker.
 While recommending the release, the judge advocate of the American eXpeditionary force, MT. Baker said expressed the opinion that Minor was guilty. Since the release of the car- toonist, the secretary added, evidence has been obtained connecting him with the preparation of 5000 pamph- lets which were to be circulated among American soldiers on the Rhine. Minor acted, MT. Baker said, at the request of Meta Filip, a Ger man SparticistS leader.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Margaret \. smith.

Mrs. Margaret A. Smith, wife of Wallace D. Smith of S3 Maple street. died this morning at her home follow ing d long illness. She was 45 years of age and was a native of Rocky Hill She has resided in this city for about five years Besides her husband, she leaves a son, John, her father. John Bowling of Rocky IIill who is nearly 100 years old, brother Henry Dow ling of Rocky Hill, two sisters, Miss Mary Bowling of Hartford, and Mrs. Edward Bransfield. The funeral will be held at o'clock Saturday morn ing at St. Josephs church. The burial will be in Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
STATE GUARD 0VERCOATS
Members Will Be Equipped With Regulation Government Outfits, Re.
 placing Spanish War Relics.

Company M of the c. s. G. will red celVe new regulation army overcoats| 1t was announced last evening at thd regular weekly drill of the companwI The coats which the company has had since it's inception, were the blue oyerl coats worn by U. s. soldiers in thd Spanish American war. The coats were warm but did not match with the regular suit now worn.
 New men are coming into the com pany every week, some of whom havd had overseas experience.
 The basketball backstops have beerI put up and the company team has Se I gun practice for the coming season. The team has some good men in ita lineup and will play some of the fastl est teams in the state. The company has always had good teams Tn all it's departments and this years will be nd exception.
 The company did not accept the in. vitation of Col. Ray Linsley to give a review before the commanding gen, eral in conjunction with the othel ompanies in this section to be hel1 at the state armory this Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
FIVE PLIERS FINISH,
Quintet of Trans Continental Avia-
 tors Reach Hangers,

Chicago, Oct. 23.-Five aviators in the 5,402 mile twice transatlantic continental army airplane race today had finished their flights and of the eight that were on their homeward journeys the one nearest his goal, Lieut.. H. w. Sheridan, at Mendot, H., still had 900 miles to fly before reaching his home hangar. Lieut.. R. s. Worthington, the only flyer now travelling from east to west, expected to get away from Rock Island, H., today after a days delay due to en- zine trouble.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
COUNCIL IS WILLING,
Peace Conference Will Consider Modi-
 fication of St. Gcrmain Clause,

Paris, Oct 23, (Havas). 1.-The su- preme council of the peace confer ence, having considered the report of Sir George Clerk, who was sent to Rumania as commissioner for the council, has sent to Bucharest a note stating the council is ready to con- sider a modification of the clauses of the St. Germain treaty with Austria guaranteeing protection to racial and religious minorities as soon as the Rumanian government is ready to sign the convention, according to the Petit Parisien.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Thomas Duffy.

Thomas Duffy of 462 Myrtle street, aged 39 years, died this morning at the New Britain General hospital. He was admitted to the Institution Octo- Der r. He was born in this city and worked for a number of years at Russell &- Erwins He leaves two brothers, Michael and James Duffy. The funeral arrangements arc incom- plCtc.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
IN THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Due to a teachers convention to pc held in Hartford tomorrow afternoon there will be no session tomorrow Ill the Grammar school.
 Roosevelt obserVances have been held daily for the past week in the school and the art department has nt- ted out a poster in honor of the ex- president. The poster with a picture of Teddy has been placed on the sign board on the school lawn.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
DEPARTING PASTORS
 FATHER IS SECURED
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minister and people enter. We hold very dearly and appreciate very great " the services of Mrs. Cook while she was permitted to be with us
 We regret that service in another held calls MT. Cook away and we wish him the greatest success and Gods blessing when he leaves for his new work
 Resolved, That Mr. Cooks request for his release as minister of this church be granted and this expres- sion of our appreciation and our good wishes be recorded in our minutes and a copy be sent to Rev Warren F.. COO1l''
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
TO REOPEN BRITISH
 EMBASSY IN BERLIN.

London, Oct. 22.--Announcement is made that the mission of Walford H. M Selby to Berlin will be the reopen ing of the British embassy and re- establishment of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Germany. This will be followed by appointment of regular British charge d'affaires and the subsequent selection of an am basSador to Germany.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
DEGREE TEAM COMING.

The Springfield degree team, which Is being brought here Sunday evening under the auspices of the Jehuda Halevi lodge of this city, will initiate many new members into the lodge. An entertainment will be presented following the business meeting, which is to be called at 7:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Mrs. Bella Hunt.

The funeral of Mrs. Bella Hunt will he held at o'clock tomorrow after noon from the home of her father Alex Heurix, of S30 Stanley street Rev. Samue Sutcliffe will ot1iciate at the service and the burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Charles ASaI,

The funeral of Charles Asal was held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Peters church. Rev. Charles Cop pens otficiated at a requiem high mass. Members of St. Peters society acted as bearers. The burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
Frank Lawrence.

The funeral of Frank Lawrence will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Peoples church. Rev. R. C. Steinhoff, pastor of the church will be in charge of the funeral Serv- ives and burial will be in Fairvew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23

was favorable on the right bank of the Mouse, but bad on the left. On August 20, 1917. however, our offen- sive on both banks of the Meuse brought us back 10 our original lines of February 1916, and on that day we gathered in everything we wished.''
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
PERSONALS

Mayor George A, Quigley went to New York today and will remain there until Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
STRIKING COPS.

Boston, Oct. 23.---Two striking po- lice officers working with a third man at a fire in the East Boston district today rescued from a burning tene- ment house five women and seven children. Michael Massey and William J. Farley, the former patrolmen. and James w. Willis made three trips through the flames before the had brought out all the members of six families. The cause of the fire was ln0 term ined
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23

New York Stock Exchange quota t1ons furnished by Richter & Co.. members of the New York stock Exchanges:
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23

Total ........ SIP, 500 SIP, % And it estimates the cost of com- pleting said improvement to be $4,- 500 (the cost of construction as estimated by the Board of Public Works) which, together with the Benefits assessed above to the City of New Britain makes the total cost to the City of New Britain, S10,2S7.59.
 Accepted, adopted, certified from record and published twice by order of the Common Council: ; Attest,
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON, City Clerk (N. B. Herald).
New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

W1ANTED-Second cook at Broa dwav restaurant, 67 Arch St. 1O-23-3d FOR SALE-lford coupe, demount- able rims, good tires, one spare, storage battery, fine running order Call 1S03-3. 1O-24-3(x FOR SALE---I have listed with mo ten of tho best building lots in Plalnvllle. They must be sold at once and can be bought at low fig ure. It will pay to look them over. Charles r. COnlon. real estate and insurance Plainv1lle.
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New Britain herald., 1919-10-23
City Advertisement

Clerks Office, City of New Britain. Conn.,, Oct. 23, 1919. To whom it may concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Compensation and Assess ment of the City of New Britain, has made the following appraisal of dam ages and assessment of benefits, caused by the proposed opening of Court street westerly to South High street, viz:
 Court Street, North Side.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
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Mt. View Lodge No. 179, I. o. o. F.
met at the usual hour, p. m, Nov.
30 1919, H. D. Whitson, N. G. presid-
ing, with good attendance. The
usual routine business was dispos-
ed OF. No sick brothers were report
ed at this meeting. One petition for
reinstatement was presented, read
and referred to an investigating
committee.
The degree of Friendship was con-
ferred upon three applicants. There
will be four applicants for the End
degree at next meeting. All that can
should be sure to attend the next
meeting, as the election OF officers,
for the next term will be before the
lodge then, and it behooves all men,
bers to be present and express their
desires in the officering of the lodge.
Good officers are very essential to
the progress of the lodge, but they
can do very little without good at
tendance of brothers at every meet
ing. Bro. ]. H. McCulley's little boy
has had the misfortune of breaking
his leg three different times and
places within the past year
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
CHURCH OF CHRIST
(Disciples)

Located on Broad Street Minis
ters residence, Gil Washington, Ave
Phone 95.
Sunday school meets each Sunday
morning at 9:45 a. m, Hapden Clark
Supt. Glasses suited to all ages
and conditions. You and your child
rem are invited and urged to at
tend. A very grave responsibility
rests upon fathers and mothers,
how are you allowing your child to
do about this matter?
Preaching by the minister, Charles
l.. Talley, at both morning and even
ing services. Subject for the eleven
o'clock hour, Getting Something for
Nothing Subject for the $50 serv-
ice, THE Scarlet Coloured Beast"
This is but the beginning of series
of six lectures, to be delivered by
the minister on Sunday evenings,
that will have bearing on the great
est menace to civilization. You
should avail yourself of the privilege
of hearing these lectures. Hear the
first one, you will want to hear the
next. Come prepared to have your
blood tingle. We preachers ana
churches are asleep on our job Shall
we continue, or shall we wake up?
The public, strangers, and visitors
are welcomed to all services at this
place. Prayer-meeting each Wednes-
day at $50 p. m. Ladies class each
Monday at p. m. All ladies invit-
ed
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
MRS. J. D. MCKINLEY

Mrs. Sara Francis Maddox McKin-
ley, widow of the late J. d. McKin-
ley, died Tuesday afternoon at her
home in this city. Mrs. Mckinley
was born and reared in Putnam couL-
tv but had lived in White, Jackson4
and Smith counties. She was mem
ber of the Presbyterian church. She
is survived by one son, Matthew Nc
Kinley, FIVE daughters, Miss Tommie
and Margaret Mckinley, Mrs. John
Ragland, Mrs. Charles Williams and
Mrs. Willie Beasley of Jacksonville; ;
one brother, Bradley Maddox of Rock
Springs, and sister in Terrell, Tex.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
COOkEvILLE, ROUTE I

We are having some nice weather,
and farmers are busy shucking corn.
Pvt. Oscar c. Owen, how are. you?
Your sis would like very much to see
you How do you like Germany? |
think the army is nice place for
you. But it would seem lots nicer If
you were only at home.
Pvt H. v. Cole, would like to see
you also
l wonder if Herbert w. Wick is
still in camp Jackson.
Stella Stone and Vina Dyer Davis
visited the writer Sunday afternoon.
Miss Velma Davis or Nashville
visited the writer last week.
Sunday school at Summerfield is
progressing nicely under the man.
agement of Supt w. G. Smith.
Mrs. Beulah Bennett, let me hear
from you CORA OWEN.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
CENSUS ENUMERATORS

In view of the general prevalence
of high wages throughout the coun-
try, the apparent scarcity of quail
fled persons to act as enumerators,
the director of census has decided
to increase the rates OF pay of emu
merators, about 25 per cent. This
no doubt will be encouraging to those
who are qualified and perhaps, In
duce others to qualify for the few
remaining positions. A correct
scale of rate Of compensation for
will be supplied to all
at an early date
D. E. SLAGLE,
Supervisor of Census, 4th Dist, Tenn
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The annual election OF officers Of
the Cumberland Club took place
in the club rooms on Tuesday night.
H. s. Hargis was chosen president
for 1920; D. E. Slagle vice-president
and w. Y Bennett was reelected
secretary and treasurer.
The club as been successful and
enters its second year with its loyal
members enthusiastic and determin-
ed to assume whatever duties may
develop, and assist in every move to
build up our city. Are you a mem
Der?
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
TO TEACHERS

A uniform state teachers exami-
nation will be held in every county
in Tennessee on Friday and Satur-
day, January 2 and 3, 1920. The ex-
animation will include all of the hign
school groups as well as the ele-
mentary course.
Teachers desiring to qualify for
positions in the public schools of the
state should take advantage of this
pportunity. Bear in mind that under
the law, no teacher can secure even
a temporary certificate who has not
had an examination All teachers
who do not already hold certificates
for next year should enter this exami-
nation
j. M. HATFIELD, Co. Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
HOSPITAL GETS $4,000, 900

Galloway Hospital, Nashville, has
been given four million dollars by
the General Education Board and will
be greatly enlarged and finished at
the earliest possible date. The fund
is large enough to provide scientific
Investigations to be conducted and
will make Galloway the largest and
best equipped hospital IN the South.
The hospital has been given to Van
derbilt University, and the above
named generous donation was secur-
ed through the active efforts of Chan
cellon ]. H. Kirkland.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Prof. W
E. Simmons, Sapt
Preaching at II a. m. and 6.45 p
m. by Sam Edwards, Pastor. Subject
of morning hour, Greater Things
and at the evening hour, Gods Mes
sage to Backsliders."
Church conference after morning
service. The board of deacons will
recommend to the church that even
ing offerings be taken regularly, all
of which is to be used for local char
ity needs. Christ said, THE poor ye
always have with YOU" Let the en-
tire church be present in the spirit of
the Master.
Everybody cordially invited to all
the services.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Tc the. Stockholders and Subscrib-
ers Of the Cookeville Home Tele-
plone Co.: The annual stockhold-
ers meeting for 1919 will be at the
cour j ouse ir Cookeville. Saturday,
Dec. 9th. at one o'clock p. m. Ev-
cry subscriber or any one interested
in good. cheap telephone service is
requested to be present and hear
the annual report of the secretary
and treasurer, and the election of Off
GERS and the board of directors for
the year 1920.
- A. P. BARNES, Pres.
B. c. HUDDLESTON, Sec.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. with
t. X. Sisk as Superintendent. Inter-
esting classes for everybody, and all
ere invited.
Preaching Sunday morning at IL
o'clock by the pastor, Rev A. P.
Walker. Also at $3.50 p. m. Every
body cordially invited to attend both
services.
Prayer meeting Wednesday night
at $3.50.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
ESTIMATE OF CERTAIN CROP
YIELDS IN TENNESSEE

The long continued and heavy
rains during October had serious
effect on all farm crops IN Tennessee,
according to U. s. Department of Ag-
riculture estimates. While the yield
of corn is not materially affected, the
quality had been considerably low
cred, where the stalk has fallen down
the ears ar rotting.
Late white potatoes were damag-
ed by the rains; the sweet potato
crop is by far the largest ever grown
in the state and the quality general
ly fine, tho there has been some COM
plant of rotting and sprouting.
The tobacco has all been housed
and cured in good shape. The crop
was excellent.
This is one of the chortest winter
apple crops in the history Of the
state.
The clover seed crop 10 short both
in acreage and y1eld.
The acreage Of sorghum FOR sirup
is below last season. An unfavor-
able fall has delayed the making OF
siTup.
The peanut acreage IS low this
yea-. Tho yield is low and the quail
Ivy not good on account Of tho bad
weather.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m, Supt
Prof. o. c. Kirkman
Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. A j.
Cole, at IL a. m. and 6:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at GAS at home of Miss Laura Cope
land
Thursday evening, O'Clock, under
direction of Prof Richmond.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
EASTERN STAR

Cookeville Chapter, Estern Star,
will meet next Tuesday night in regu-
lar session. All members are urged
to attend as the nnual election of f.
ficers will be held.
MRS. JENNIE QUARLES, w. M.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
DR.. WINTHoW TO LECTURE

DR.. Winthow, famous Y. M. c. A.
lecturer will speak in T. P. l. chapel
next Wednesday nirht, Dec. 10, and
at $3.50 Thur sday morning. The pub
lie is cordially invited to hear him.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday scho | at 10 a. m. every
Sunday. Ezra DAVIS, Supt. Come.
Preaching every third Sunday by
Rev. ]. R. Gcodpssture, the pastor.
All are cordially invited to attend
Sunday school and preaching
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04

Circuit court closed the November
term today after being in session
nine days and disposing of a large
of cases.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04
STATE HORTICULTURAL MEET

The annual convention of the Ten
nessee Horticultural Society, the
Nurserymens' Association and the
Beekeepers' Ass ciation will meet
in Nashville on Dec. 9, 10 and IL.
Good programs have been arranged
and those who attend any of the con-
ventions will be amply repaid.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-12-04

Do your Christmas shopping arly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-02
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SYNDICATE

Rev. Ward was in town Monday.
Alex Schneider is in town visiting
friends.
James Welch of East Arlington was
in town Sunday.
Sunday school will be held in the
church July 6, at 2.3O p. m.
George King. son of Thresea King
is Ill with the rheumatism and is the
care of DR.. Russell.
Mrs. Youngblutt and her little
grandson John Schram are guests OF
Mrs. II. Hollen and daughter.
Miss Evelyn Sickle returned to her
school in Albany Monday after spend
ing two weeks at her home here.
Ethel Dean and little sister, Helen
returned to their home in East Ar
lington after spending few days
with friends and relatives in town.
Mrs. Belle Brant. two children and
Miss Ella Hayes have returned to
their home in Cambridge after spend.
ing week with the formers uncle
NJ q. Hurd.