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New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
PRIVATE FROST IN II. s.
Washington Street Soldier at Camp
 Merritt Awaiting Discharge.

Private Raymond Frost, of Wash ington street, a member of Company l. 102d IT. s. Infantry. has arrived back in this country and at present is at Camp Merritt N. J. His family had not heard from him since Decem- Der 29 and three weeks ago received a letter from Washington saying he had been transferred to 8 hospital on January '. He was discharged from a rest camp last November and was guarding Hun prisoners at Bordeaux until he returned to the hospital in January of this year.
 Private Frost sent three Liberty Bonds home to his mother as birth day present. That was several months ago. The soldier has arrived, but the Liberty Bonds may be still "some- where in France.''
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
 N0STRILS AND HEAD Says Cream Applied in NostriIs
 Relieves Head Colds at Once.

If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed and you can't breathe freely because of a cold or catarrh, just get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store. Apply little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream into your nostriIs and let it penetrate Through every air passage of your head, soothing and healing the in- famed, swollen mucous membrane and you get instant relief.
 An! how good it feels. Your nos trils are open, your head is clean, no more hawking, snuffling. blowing; no more headache, dryness or struggling for breath. Ely's Cream Balm is just what sufferers from head colds and catarrh need. It's delight.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
TO INSTALL NEW
 LOCKERS AT Y. M. c. A..
1,SOO People Will Be Accommodated By New System-Rooms Over
 crowded Now.

The new locker system, accepted at the meeting of the Y. M. C. A. board Of directors about a month ago will be installed Monday and will be ready for use about the latter part of inc week. Through this system, 8 system Of baskets, the local association will be able to accommodate about twice their present mem mbership. or 1900. In addition to the increase in locker facilities, the new system will also ai1 in the way of increased room. safe ty from loss of articles and sanita- tion
 For some time past the Y. NJ C. .t has been unable to take care Of j-v membership because of the lack If a sufficient number Of lockers. T'1e present mem bership is about 1.4Cl l< with only 900 lockers. By the nI.- system lockers will be available for 1,SO0 members. The present locker room will be remodelled and the lockers will be rem owed with the ex- ception of about 200. At the entrance to the locker room will be installed 0 service window where each man must apply for 8 basket. He will be given 8 basket and the key to a locker, and after finishing his gym work he will dress and return the basket with his gym suit and key to the man at the service window. His basket and gym suiE will be sent to a drying room, and will be ready for use the next time he calls, while the locker will then be ready for someone else to use.
 Secretary Barnes will arrange for continuous service at this window and it will be possible to get the gym suit and the use of a locker at any time. The baskets arc Hart & Hutch inson make and have been used i'll many other Y. M. c. 4. buildings with success.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
CLEMENCEAU SHOWS
 MUCH IMPROVEMENT
Continued from First Page)

event the enemy delegates could have
 been called in by April and the actual neace consummated by early summer.
 One of Premier Clemenceau's first thoughts after being shot was to send
 word +o Secretary Balfour, Col. House and Baron Sonnino that he could not
 keen his engagement. MT. Balfour ? and Baron sonninoT went to Col,
 Houses office on the receipt of the
 nevvs and. although deprived through Premier CIemenceau's absence of the French point of view. the conferees, A f is understood, reached an agreemen which will materially advance the pro- cedure of the conference and hasten
 the conclusion of peace.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs Nfary DOlan.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dolan was held at o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. Rev. William krause officiated at a requiem high mass. The bearers were John Fox, James Fox, Edward Galligan and Patrick Meehan AS the body was being borne from the church, Mrs. NJ, T. Crean sang, 70 Dry Those Tears" Rev. John T. Winters officiated at the rom1nittaI service at the grave in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Richard l.. Corridor.

The funeral of Richard l.. Corridor. of 13t Jerofne street. who died yester- day afternoon of 8 complication Of ailments following influenza, will be held from St. Mary's church tomor- row morning at 9:45 o'clock. Inter- ment will be in St. Mary's new ceme- tery. Besides his parents, MT. and Mrs. R. C. Corridor, the deceased leaves two brothers, Hobart and Francis, and two sisters. Grace and Anna. For the past year, MT. Cor ridon had been conducting an elec- trical contracting business.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
VETERAN FTREMT1N DINE.
Association Members Eat and Then
 Hand Out Some Criticism.

The New Britain Veteran Firenen's association held a smoker last eve ming in Turner hall, which was large ly attended. President John J. Heck man, presided as toastmaster, Thomas J. Dyson. arranged the menu.
 During the past prandial exercises, the history of the association was given by members, and some caustic criticism was handed out. It was said by some of the speakers that the request of the association for quarters in city hall has never been granted The relative difference in the pay of the chief and the assistant chief was also delved in, and it was stated that the assistant is far un- derpaid at present considering the work he does
 Fresh eggs 55c doz., Russell Bros -adVt
 Pure lard ZIG lb.. Russell Eros --advt
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
RETURN TO CHIClAGO.

Rev. C. T.. Berquist and Rev. Carl Johannson have returned to Chicago, III. Both ministers were in this city for the past week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Andrew Berquist, mother of Rev. C. E. Berquist and mother-in-law of Rev. Carl Johann son. Theodore Berquist has resumed his studies at Upsala college, Kenil- worth, New Jersey. He is also a son of Mrs Andrew Berquist.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
William H, Russell.

died this morning at the New Britain General hospital. Death was due to pneum onia with which illness he had been confined to the hospital but a short time. Mir. Russell has been resident of this city for the past 23 years and for that length of time was employed in the Corbin Cabinet Lock factory as a gaugemaker. He is sur Vived by a wife and three children.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
ATTENDING "Y'' CONFERENCE.
Secretary Clarence H. Barnes Going
 to New York City Meeting.

Secretary Clarence H. Barnes of the local Y. M. C. A. will attend @ con- ference in New York city tomorrow morning at which a number of "" secretaries from all over the United States will speak. The subject for discussion and which will be intro duced by Dr. John R. Mott is, The overseas problems and the world pro- gram of the Young Mems Christian Association The conference is to open in the Hotel Astor at 10:30 and will continue through the afternoon.
 This work is being furthered by the '. NJ. C. A. through three divi- sions of the ''Y"-the International committee, the secretarial foreign work committee and the New York city association.
 Pure lard PIC h., Russell Bros
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
FIRE FIGHTERS BUSY.
E,xtinguisn 30 Acre Grass Fire and
 Also Save Auto.

After working for two hours and a half, Engine company No. 4, assisted by a few men from Engine company No. 1, succeeded in extinguishing a grass fire covering over 30 acres of land on the Hart lot, on P1ainville road. now owned by the Stanley Works The fire started during the noon hour, and the department was summoned at once. After an hour and a halfs work, re-enforcements from Engine company No. 1 were called to help extinguish the fire.
 An explosion in the gas tank of an automobile at 256 Lincoln street nearly caused a serious fire at 10:30 this morning. Engine company No. was called to the Lincoln street garage in time to save the car from very serious damage.
 Pure lard 27c 1b., Russell Bros --~adVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
"Y" ATHLETIC MEET.

All-arounds in the Employed B
 class at the Y. M. C. A. vii be played
 tonight and some close results are eN-
 pected. The events of this evening are the second last in the contest, and awards will be given the winners fol-
 lowing the next meet. The events to- night are the four lap run and the
 standing hop-step- jump.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
BOOZE PRICES TO RISE
 BECAUSE OF NEW TAXES

Next week the new tax rate for sa- loonkeepers becomes effective, and as g. rule the prices Of "red eye" will ascend considerably. One of the Main street dealers said today that the probable price of bar whiskey would be 25 cents whereas it has sold for 15 cents in the past. This will mean that the better grade of whiskies will soar to nearly 50 cents 8, glass.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
SERVICE CLUB SOCIAL
Army and Navy Club to Entertain Sixty Members of Local City Guard
 Col. Bullen, Guest.

The Army and Navy club of the Y. NJ. c. A. will entertain the local City Guards tonight in the association building. A program has been pre- pared by Chairman Harry Ginsberg assisted by a committee headed by Harold Prentice, and games and rifle shoots will form an important part of the evenings program. The chairman of the club expects an attendance of about 200, including 60 members of the City Guard with Col W. w. Bull len as guest of honor. The City Guards will attend the social in uniform. All service men in the city are invited to attend the social.
 The service club orchestra will fur nish music beginning at 7:30. and at s o'clock the City Guard is expected to arrive. Following a reception in the reading rooms, the guards and club members will adjourn to the gymnasium where an athletic program is to be carried out. Teams composed of members of the guard will oppose teams of the club in baseball, basket ball, ring-hockey and tug-of-war. During the evening. match games will be played in pocket billiards and bowling. The rifle range in the base ment of the association building will be at the disposal of the guests.
 The service club has made arrange ments to furnish light refreshments and smokes for their guests. It is probable that the sm moking privileges will be extended for the evening as in other entertainments given by the Army and Navy club.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Mrs. Mary '. Gilbert.

Services for the late Mary Jane Gilbert will be conducted from her late home, 257 Fairview street, tomor- row afternoon. Rev. Warren F. Cook will be in charge of the ceremonies and burial will be in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
25 Landers, FraFy & Clark
 25 American Hardware
ASSEMBLY ID PROBE
 PARK CITY AFFAIRS
(Continued from First Pagel

mane institutions committee recom- mended a change in the name of the Norwich hospital for the insane to Norwich Insane hospital.
 The bill concerning exemption of payment of the personal tax was transferred from the judiciary to the finance committee. Extension of rights for trolley companies in Bristol, Middletown, Waterbury, New Britain the railroads committee. A bill 10 enlarge the Ciroton borough limits was rejected
 Favorable Reports Presented.
 Favorable reports to the senate were on the bill incorporating the Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall cor poration to establish a mem orial in Hartford; to provide for a sewage disposal plant in Wcstville carrying a $1O0O00 bond provisions; to increase the license fees of lobster fishermen from s2 to $5; and amending the charter of the Bridgeport hospital re- lating to officers,
 Representative Caine of Nauga- tuck entered an informal protest against inefficient and delayed notice given members of hearings on bills before committees and House Leader King said the grievance was real, and debate followed to determine means of bettering the method of notice.
 Fresh eggs 55c doz Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
DENTISTS BANQUET TONIGHT.
Affair will Be Held at Shuttle Mca-
 dow CIub-Program Arranged.

The annual banquet of the New Britain Dental society will be held this evening at the Shuttle Meadow club. About 6 local dentists have signifed their intention of being present and an enjoyable evening is expected. The committee on arrange ments has made plans for short en- tertainment to be given by an essay ist, and short papers will be read. The officers of the society are: Dr.. Feeney, president; Dr. Dary, secretary and treasurer
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
KAIGER:S SON ARRESTED.

Copenhagen, Feb. 20.-Princo Jo~ achim, of Prussia, youngest son of former Emperor William, has been arrested, according to a dispatch from Munich. The dispatch states his ar rest was on suspicion of his being con- nected with certain intrigues.'
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Save the Babies

rightu We hardly realize that civilized cent   they fifteen!
 hesitate that timely of Castoia would Neither hesitate
 
 soothing children considerable deadly quantity stupe retad circulation and lead  it bearsth of Chas. H. Fletcher opiates narcotics of kind /N signature of ~$SX <E<cEHH%
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson.

The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Wat son was held at 9:45 o'clock this morning in St. Arary's church. Rev. Joseph Barry oficiated at g, requiem mass. The bearers were friends of the family. Burial was in St. Marvs new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Fannie N Clark

The funeral of Fannie " Clark was held this afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Warren F. Cook officiated, and inter- ment was in F'airview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Mrs. Emile Wyck.

Rev MT Wilkins will ofiiciate at the funeral of Mrs. Emile Wyck to- morrow afternoon. Services will be held from her late home on Mill street at ? and at 2:30 from So, Johns German Baptist church.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Mrs. Ann Iegat.

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Legat, will be held at o'clock tomorrow morn ing in St. Mary's church. The burial will be in St. Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
RARTENDERS' BALL.

Tentative arrangements have been completed by the Bartenders' union for the annual concert and ball which will be held on the eve Of the city election, in Turner hall. The follow ing committed is in charge of the ar engagements: Charles Maier, chair man: William Copeland, secretary and treasurer, and Arthur r. Connor
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

LOST-Open face watch with fob and
 charm, on Tuesday evening. Finder please return to Rev. J. w. Barry
 St. Marys rectory, and receive re- ward 2-2O-3dX
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Hillside Creamery Butter. 55c lb. Russell Bros, 301 Main street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
William Purcell.

William Purcell, of PIP Main street, aged 45 years, died at the New Britain hospital this morning of pneumonia. He leaves two sons. The funeral ar rangements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Hillside Creamery Butter, 55c h. Russell Bros, 301 Main street.--advt
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Fresh eggs 55c doz,, Russell Bros -advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Hillside Creamery Butter, 65c lb. Russell Bros, 301 Main street.-adEt
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Fresh fish, oysters and steamer clans, 798 Stanley streot.-Rdvt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Hillside Creamery Butter 55c ID. Russell Bros, 301 Main street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
Mcr,NROE WITH JUDD s co.

Announcement was made today that Ed"ard F. McEnroe has resigned as local manager for Goodwin, Beach x Co.. investment brokers, and has become associated with Judd S, CO, a local house in the same line of busi- ness. Mir. MoEnroe has been with Goodwin, Beach & Co. for a year and q half.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Fresh eggs 55c doz., Russell Bros -advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Van Camps milk 14c, Russell Bros. -adyt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Fresh eggs 55c doz., Russell Bros. .adVt.
 Van Camps milk 14C, Russell Bros. -adyt.
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New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

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New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

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New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

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New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Pure lard 27c 1b,. Russell Eros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
FAKE STOCK Statesmen ARE
RVSY

Des Moines Capital: An attorney
from northwestern Iowa is in Des
Moines seeking Justice for client
The client is So years of age. He is
estimated to be worth $125,O00. In
vestigation discloses the fact that this
man, aged 60, had been induced to buy
stock in Des Moines and Sioux City
concerns to the amount OF $3.50, 900,
giving his notes for the purchase Of
the stock. He was told that the stock
would pay dividends at once. The
agent had assured him that il at any
time he desires to sell out his stock,
he could get rid Of it for him and
would be glad to do so. The client
and his attorney are hunting the agent
today. II the farmer is compelled to
pay the notes he will not have dollar
left. In fact, he cannot pay his debts,
though he is worth $125,0O0. He is the
father oftseven children and ought to
have known better than to have bought
stock that he knew nothing about.
Most of the old mans notes have been
sold and are in the hands Of innocent
purchasers. 1t is a sad case. The
lawyer may be able to show want of
consideration or the sanity of the old
man may be attacked and a conserva-
tor for his propety appointed. This
case ought to be warning to men not
to invest in anything of which they
know nothing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
FORTY. KILLED
in FACTORY EXPLOSION
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN CEDAR
RAPIDS STARCH MANUFAC.
' TURING PLANT.
RURAL SCHOOL PICNIC JUNE 9Th
Memorial Day Will Be Observed In
Fitting Manner. All Soldiers
and Sailors Urged to Participate.

The most terrible and deadly ex-
plosion In the history of the State oc-
CURED in the Douglas Starch Com
panys plant in Cedar Rapids last
Thursday evening. The company's
buildings were located on the west
bank of the Cedar River and covered
about five acres of ground. A selvage
of walls and office rooms along the
west side Of the plant and two tall
concrete smoke stacks are all that re-
main standing. The ponderous ma
chinery and extensive buildings of the
plant are a mass of shapeless ruins
For 100 rods or more in every direc-
ton from the factory window glass
was broken by the explosion and build
ings otherwise damaged, especially
chimneys. But the loss OF life, now
fixed at forty-eight, is the worst fea-
ture of the disaster. The property
loss mounts up to about $3,00O,0O0.
The explosion was caused by small
fire which ignited the dust in the fac
tory, and dust explosion followed
The dust in -four mills and starch fac
tories becomes more dangerous than
dynamite and much more power full
when ignited.
The ruins were visited last Sunday
by more than $4,000 people, who went
to Cedar Rapids, mostly in autos, to
see the effects of great dust explo-
sion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
W. c. 7. Q. NOTES.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held their regular monthly
meeting with Mrs. J. G. Miner on
West Howard street Friday, May 23rd.
They had as their guest at this meet
ing Miss Florence Rheil, of Mt. Ver-
non who gave very instructive ad-
dress. She was entertained at the
Congregational church social in the
evening, where she made very en-
tertaining talk also. Mrs. Myrtle
Schwager was leader. The topic being
to Mothers Day. Mes
danes Amsden and Wilson sang q
beautiful duet number. At the meeting
the local union pledged its quota for
the Million Dollar Jubilee Drive which
is $275. The million dollars is to bt
used in three different departments of
the w. c. T. U. First. Americanization
of Foreign Women. Second: Child
Welfare. Third: To Send Temperance
workers to China to help keep the
American brewery out of the land of
Flowers. The slogan of the w. C.
T. U. is For God and Home and Every
Land"
The w. c. T, U. is the largest and
more far-reaching than any other or
ganization controlled by women in the
world and its work will never be done
as long as time shall last because her
forty-three departments are for the
sole purpose Of making the world bet
ter and more suitable for the coming
generations. Xxx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
NAVY DESERTER STEALS UNI.
FORM; POSES AS TANK.

(CnlC68O tribune
Soldier here's something new in
the line of mock heroes!
At army intelligence headquarters,
where they usually designate fake
gladiators as subjects" Earl Edw-
ard Petit, alias James J. Dobbins,
is termed sit" The reason:
Earl Edward leaped to the colors
Feb. %, 1919, somewhat after the
noise in Europe died, joined the navy,
and promptey deserted from Great
Lakes on April Che says so in a
signed confession, made yesterday.
After enjoying the hospitality of
Chicago, Peoria, and Rock Island, he
met Corporal James J. Dobbins in Du-
buque. Corporal Dobbins had come
home to Dubuque bearing service and
wound stripes. He took Earl Edward
the sailor, to the home of his sister,
Mrs. w. Ryan of Nashville, la. Earl
Edward, firing OF hospitality, took his
departure with Dobbin's Uniform and
discharge papers.
James j. Dobb..-A, is a brother of
Mrs. ]. ]. Goen, and has only month
ago been discharged from the army.
He was wounded while in battle with
the Rainbow boys, and was sent home
as causual, before the Rainbow
came home. Petit was turned over
10 the navy authorities to face de-
sertion charges, as well as that of
stealing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS NEXT
5' MONDAY.

The regular semi-monthy meeting
of the Commercial Club will be held
at Keckler's restaurant, Monday even
ing, June End, at $3.50 P. NJ Plans
for the County School Picnic and the
Fourth Of July celebration will be
gone over and full attendance is
desired.
Because Of a general feeling among
the merchants that the stores and
places Of business should not be open
any more than is necessary on Me-
mortal Day it has been decided to
ask all to close from twelve, noon.
until five in the afternoon. It is hoped
that everyone will remember to decor,
ate their places of business on Me-
mortal Day in honor Of those from
this community who made the supreme
sacrifice, in the Civil War in the Span
ish War and in the World War.