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New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
DIR. COOMBS The Homeopathic Physician
 and Chirupractor

once hoQrss 3 a- n. to D. .A, Lady Assistant. 10 a. ua> to 5 D. m, 252 Main St., Corner West Main St.,
 Telephone sus.
 DEAR DOCTORS
 Please use the fctiowfaS for the beneTit of others afflicted.
 '@I was given ep as iocurah,e by several of our home physicians. two cniropraegc-s. ore n1t0rco0aeh. three specialists and about twenty doctors at the Hartford hospital. from where I was sent home to die My lungs. throat and nervous system were in such awful condition that I could hardly breathe and expected to die at any moment.
 I was cured by your treatments and have ssnee given birth to q boy. Sincerely, e.
 SiS South Main. New Britain.
 MRS oEEN GILBERT.
 By my methods all diseases are curaoie including persistent coughs colds. chest and lung diseases. all rervous conditions. skin diseases and stcnach troubles with positively no i1nures la neurftss, scEarSca or ary focm of rhesamansszm-
 n4ecefo Therapv arsnamsrrts of IW forms Electric Light Baths Alpine fsicn Rassl UEzn wscar- Pays, Arc Vlc-- R1 E1Es .nd rhe Mrsser- Machne t@.Hnes7ts ETC Esvrn rny p,tss-1s without additional cost. - Working poop,e and f-Tail.en are treated uhai Su8eo TOT xl.50 per Treatment
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17

took the course for teachers. Both are teachers in the local schools Miss Honiss in the Warrington school and Miss Beard in the Ken sington school.
 Legion to Select Delegates.
 The American Legion rost of Der lin and KensIngton known as the Bolton -Kasica post will get together early this week to select delegates to attend the convention of the state American Legion posts in Bridgeport next Friday and Saturday. The last meeting, which was called to select delegates, took no action because thero was not a quorum present. so many young men being away on thetr vacation. Tho post has informal plans to hold a smoker or 2 dance after Labor Day.
 Storm Damage Light.
 While the heavy thunderstorm WAS doing considerable damage in New Britain and other parts of She state yesterday afternoon the do "npour of rain here was rather light and prac- ticaI'y no damaga was done to build ings or to the crops. Berlin Notes. woodrun's store, which has been undergoing repairs Tor the past 1eW weeks is almost entirely renovated now. A new soda fountain and sev- eral new counters and show cases. as | well as a new show window. havo | been installed.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Damon have returned from Connington. Mass. | MT. and Mrs. J. H. Conley are with | MT. and Mrs. Lester Deming on their auto trip through New Englard. MT. and Mrs. E. N. Whitaker have 1 returned from their auto trip
 The base of the new monument to the Soldiers and Sailors / is being l graded.
 It is expected that the Community House will be finished in about a | week.
 The main offices of the railroad have not yet announced the new rates. The changes on the main line and on the New Britain and Middletov'n lines | is being looked forward to with in- | tercs;.
 Fast Berlin Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Nelson are en- | tertaining relatives from Alabama for tho comipg two weeks.
 Miss Clara Frank who had psrti7I- fy recovered from her serious Hines
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
Elmer Royce.

The funeral of Elmer Royce. son
 of MT. and Mrs. Frank Royce of 36 Canal street, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Episcopal church. Rev. Robert H. Burton off, f1ciated and burial was in the West
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
vacation at Rhode

spending their vacation at Rhode Island.
 Miss Gertrude Woodruff of Whiting { street is visiting in Southbridge. Mass.
 Pearl Smith and family of Broad street have left for a weeks stay at Oakland Beach, R. I. Miss Clarabelle Lee of Walton, N. r., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Luther Haynes of East street Loyal Smith, special delivery clerk
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17

at the post office, is spel at Oakland Beach. Hi being filled by Raymorl East Broad street.
 Charles Bunnell of E is at Hillside Crest, Nor
 Miss Anna J. GranisI street, is at Northfield,
 short stay.
 Special bargains Wedns Goldenblum Millinery Co.,. l New Britafn.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17

Brooklyn, N- Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Parsons or Brooklyn, N. Y., are visiting 1rlenos in town.
 Ernest Thorne of Elm Court mas returned from a visit to relatlVes III Syracuse.
 Miss Minnie Gudat has returned from Detroit where she has been visiting relatives.
 Miss Helen Freeman and family are
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
Private Business Prevents Him
 From Running for Office
CLEARS POLITICAL SITUATION
tAxc Secured By Mosci Co.--Tcachcrs Rcturn From Summer school-soi- ton-Kasica Post to Select Delegates Little Storm Damage.

The political situation as regards the office of first seioctman which has tor thu past few weeks been con- stdcrapiy confused owing to the num- ,bsr Of republic m candidates for the ofrico was cleared up to a great ex- tent. when fe rmer First soiectman Willard I. filling announced that he would not be . candidate for the po- sition this year. He was undoubted- ly ono of tho strongest of those who havc been mentioned for the ofice and has q great many friends who would have backed him. The news Of hts declining to be a candidate was consequently recstvcd with much su-- prise by all the voters of the town. democratic aa well as republican.
 While MT. filling will not be q can didate himself for the office he will it ts thought, by many voters. take an active part in tho coming campaign .ln backing tho man who ho believes will mako the most efficient select man.
 Tho communication which the edi- tor of The Herald received today from MT. AIling fellows:
 ''Ir answer to tho requests of manr of my friends th.t I become a cam di6a.e for the ofi~e of G-st select man. I would Esy. while I appreciate tho confidence rcpooed in me by thern. that or account of the in- creased calls on my time by private bt sine-r it will se impossible for the. during tho cofnane yoar. to give to the ofTce the Amount of time which ft ought to receive in order that tho town mry have n Just and econorni- cal administrator of rts affairs.
 -tsfsned,. ] WILLARD I. ALLISG.
 Berlin. August 1s.~ The leaders for the republican nomination for the ofncc of first se- fectman arc now. ueorxe B Carter ,snd First Sesectman pr. R. M. Gris- word. Other nnnrcg nmve Ecem rrssrr-. rfonedi for the position nut. not so, Ira. ra1cntrv ag those above
 Saxe sccurcrr 3x sroscr Cb@
 The Mosell War ufrct,irtrg. cofnrniw ras sccuuctr X. G.. Sake, an sx2ent. mechanic. mrdi toorms+ter of Winsted.. MT. Saxe was formerly employed oy the Gilbert Cfcck company of Win ,stedl and later he was in, busincSs for ninisen.. Hes expects, to- move ms faniiIy. from winstcdl to, Kersingtom i'm m short tirnea Tho Moscn company tS rnrw tple.nss on, expcntt me-iiarrhs:.
 r0-tnrn En0rn s,inunrr- Eshrnf..
 Mihses5 Jea,ettce Tbnissi 1zih 3ffnrren xAardi rotur41edi .scstcrdhS sfor1i tim .-l lsuunurx- schooIl wfftefl 'iast 5eern cun-
 61.Hu< xf1ea uhinersity' off xerInurtt
 <uo, nontfsi m Burfing--
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New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
Become Slender and Stay So

Mauy, bo<h sexes, report they have rednesd 10 to @ po-6s- No carving, DO en4uSinS exercises. Beoowsr er9~isSfefr strNde- u~d
 yens1ia %. Safe. pieasapf method, eodcLSed hy pfYu6izM. LeG1nns of testnncuiats. SlCc CUAkANIHor or Ir<Jrsey rcsur'6- Buy ks~efs tpruS-c-.oocd .oresnl St tvyv 6rzxxsts- Snow faf fr,e1ls th.s ADVERTISEMENT.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
Attention To New Millinery

You will find 1t to your ad vantage to keep in
 EARLY FALL HATS being displayed in Hats of Panne Velvet, Duvetyn, Felt and Lyons prices that will accelerate ear iy buying.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-17
Fast Berlin Items.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Nelson are en- tertaininS relatives from Alabama for tho coming two weeks.
 Miss Clara Frank who had psrti7T- fy recovered iron, her serious illness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Little Bits of Sport


Neil, Joe Thomas and a number
Of other big league mitt nrists-
Canada Gals Cheerful Chips
When the steamer gets beyond the
three mile limit, the thirsty passenger
can have one on brine.
The Philadelphia teams might stili
reach the top inch by inch, il II were
not for the fact that there are 1s0,0S0
inches in a league and the season is
drawing to close.
Modern slang may be response
BILE for the high cost Of living, ns
far rs some fruits and vegetables
are concerned For instance the
monetary unit known rs the
..bean- is worth n doIlari and the
@berry7 IS also one hundred
cents.
The owner of n Brazil nut
plantation il one Of the few men
we know who can get something
for nuttinE.
Late fiction received: DRY in
Name only a story Of North
America"
Don't Miss This One
As the liner left the wharf at New
York the free and enlightened Ameri-
can citizen neaved a sigh Of relief.
7 guess III have a highball," he
said to the steward
4 guess not. sir" replied the az
fable steward; mot yet"
why not2' said the q. S. A. man.
This is a British ship, isn't it,"
yes, sir"
Then why can't I have a drink
I'VE have not yet passed the
Statue OF Liberty, sir" replied the
steward.-London Punch.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Ray Twice Victor In Open
English Star A Real Champion

TOR the second time IN our golf his
tory our open title has been taken
by an Englishman, Ted Ray, and
Just 20 years after the first victory OF
his partner, Harry Vardon- Between
them they have won twice 0ut OF three
starts, and what is sure evidence Of
their high position is that Nardon
was runnerup IN his other two ap-
pearances, and Ray a third in his one
former appearance, following a triple
tie in 1913 This Is a most remark
able showing. The Toledo open was
by far the most important one ever
held in America It certainly brought
together more and better golfers and
conclusively that we have finally sue
ceeded in producing a number OF stars
thoroughly capable Of caring for our
chances in the future
BrIton Il Some Champ
Ted Ray viii go down as the
Colossus Of the links He can drive
farther than any man living Some
may dispute this claim. but let their
champions try 20 match Ray day in
and out But driving alone would not
win in such q field. Il was q COM
bination OF super hitting and sensa-
tional putting which placed him iirst
Nardon. the master, Jock autchlsons
Leo Deigel and Jack Burke were al
most as good as Ray but thafe stars
and a group of a dozen others-nOted
golfers all-stmply could not keep
pace with the powerful Briton-
One hole alone Will show Rays
class, the seventh ut Toledo an
elbow affairs OF so yards. The
straight line from tee to cup over
grove Of trees f. 200 yards Par
is 4 -Four times every contestant
played this hole. What was
Rays record heref On his first
attempt he reached n trap guard
ing the green and secured n three
The next time he reached the
Ereen-anOther three His third
round saw his ball carry 10 with
in n foot Of the pin and roll but
seven or eight feet beyond Then
he all but secured a two On HIS
last appearance a strong cross
wind had to be met Again he
almost reached the green His
fourth three resulted His total
on that hole for the -four rounds
was l.. four strokes under par.
1t is idle 70 speculate on the value
Of his drives IN the face Of these
facts or to fail TO note his skin at
the short game. nj driving at Inver-
ness. Ray set the mark at practically
every hole Unlike the major portion
of long hitters he backs ~ his long
carries with other fine play. Al
though not as graceful as Nardon and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

others none Of them play more
Made Great Effort.
What a great effort Vardon made.
I keenly felt his inability 10 win
He simply lacked the strength TO
carry on TO victory once in the lead
But his nerve was sublime even when
he was slipping Going to the second
green from the last Vardon was mag
nificent- He faced the alternative OF
attempting an exceedingly long
brassie 70 the green. knowing failure
would end his chances in a guarding
tie. A faint-hearted golfer would
have failed at the first thought Not
so Nardon, even when he knew his
strength was falling him. Nard0n
went into that ball with all he had
left, saw It rise beautifully and then
drop into the water. Had his at
tempt here been successful. had the
desired four been scored instead Of
the six which was-but Why indulge
in post mortems2 That try was
Leo DeiEeI suffered from we'll
meaning friends Left alone his
chances were excellent But
hnrassed By advice, tips and good
wishes what other result could
come than faiIures Followers of
Tournament play must learn that
unsolicited aid and praise form
the biggest mental hazards and
that no other hazards ure rs hard
to carry. Even a friendly a'hellO,
f. often sufficient TO upset ones
concentration
Il was too bad Jock Hutchinson hit
his high pace in the Qualifying
round II was too much, 10 expect
him 70 maintain It He was q bit
overgolfed- as was Jim Barnes Put
ting caused many a hope 20 die and
cost Chick Evans many strokes A
word about Bobby Jones and his
magnificent showing He was in the
running all the way and the expert
ence gained viii aid him greatly 70
bear out my contention that he viii
soon be champion No golfer ever
played with is 50 thoroughly sound
in all points. 1t is but q matter OF
time before he surpasses all
Hagen Off His Game
Hagen could not find his game
early enough Open champions are
those who strike their stride early
and find the breaks coming their
way. Their tee shots find the right
spot, their irons reach greens and
their puts sink. Hagen was forced
70 fight himself That undermined
his morale
While many DO regret that an
American did not win the title. feel
certain that Rays victory viii be a
good thing for American golf Ger
tain Il Is IL will stimulate and re-
double our efforts TO insure Ted of
an even warmer reception should he
return next season. as he undoubtedly
VIII. to retain the honor he so richly
won--Copyright, 1870 Sol Metzger-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
ROSWELL BOOKS
ALL STAR CARD
Payo and Hogan VIII Fur
nish Headliner During
Teoior Couveufion

Il Paso KID Payo. veteran Of the
glove game and for several years
possessor OF the border feather title
Is awaiting orders to proceed to Ros-
well. N n, where he is due to box
little Red Hogan. FL Paso feather
star on September 2.
The two boys were originally
scheduled 70 box on September Z, dur
ing the American Legion convention.
but the change in date was thought
advisable IN view OF the fact that an
q the representatives viii be gathered
az Roswell and viii have an oppor-
tunity. Of witnessing the contest.
Hogan has been working steadily for
several days and is also in good trim
for the battle.
Payo viii be accompanied to Ros-
vel by his brother, Gene, the husky
hard hitting little battler who fought
Griffin such a sensational ten round
battle recently at the motor group
arena Gene has challenged Griffin
70 a return meeting at Roswell OF at
Fort Bliss and is confident OF turning
the tables in the second meeting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Swimmers and
OarSn1en Ahead


Belgian Olympic committee. The
American representatives attended the
meeting
British Team Won
The Incident occurred at the con-
clusion OF the gala day OF the swim
ming competitions. The Belgian prin-
cess, Marie Jose. occupied the royal
box. The British black watch military
and piper bands played at intervals
Main interest conferred in the polo
championship match The British and
Belgian teams had been picked BY
the public as the best teams entered
and the grand stands were crowded
The feelings Of the spectators were
manifest early in the contest. when
each adverse decision against the Bel
gian team by the Swedish referee oc-
casioned prolonged booinE from the
Belgian supporters. This was
heightened when two Belgian players
and one Englishman were disqualified
for foulinE.
The princess was leaving the royal
box Just as the union jack proclaim
ing the English victory, was being run
up and the baad was playing God
Save the King" Those who saw the
princess continued their cheering IN
til she entered her motor car, but a
majority OF the thousands present,
" AAAAAAI- AAa- AAArAAHAo u AAAA A-@AH Ae---
officials 10 quiet the demonstration.
booed and Kissed even after the band
had finished the anthem
IN the semi-finals OF the 900 metres
free stroke swim today Norman Ross.
Illinois A. c., and the Canadian, Yer
not. Ton their heats. F. x. Eahele. u.
S. n. ". W. Harris jr.. and Ludy Ian
ger. Honolulu. qualified for the finals
Sweden captured the first three
places IN the modern pentathlon finals
when Drisseu. Delval and Rund fin
ished IN the order named Lieut. Col.
Robert Sears and Capt. Harold n.
Raynor. American contestants. fin
fshed sixth and eighth respectively.
The five events OF the modern pen
tathlon are. Rapid fire at target with
revolver or pistol at % metres range:
800 metres free style swimming;
fencing. cross country running, dds
lance 5000 metresi) and cross country
running distance 1000 metres-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Electrical Storm
Prevents Shoot

Cleveland. o.. Aug. 2s.-A severe
electrical storm late Friday uarred
the shooting Of the Grand American
handicap, the feature event OF the
International Trap Shooting tourna-
ment-
Only five squads finished shooting
the specified 100 targets
OF those who finished out their
string OF 100 targets yesterday, Marx
Aerie, Champaign. ILL., winner OF the
American amateur championship
event. headed the list with 81.
Mic Aerie. OF Menard. Texas,
brother OF Mark Aerie. missed his
18th bird after shooting "A straight
With perfect shooting today he can
register 90.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Henry Hawkins
Is Purse Winner

Springfield, III, Aug 2s.-FoIlow-
ing are the summaries OF the final
program OF the Great Western horse
races Friday.
$50 s-year-old trot. purse $500
Miss Ellen. owned and driven by
Henry Hawkins. Springfield. won;
Sister Azoff (1fcMahon), second; Mar
garet the Great CPalin)s third. Time,
2.111
2:0S pace-Tiberas, owned by J. +.
Case Fort Worth, Texas (Case), wen;
Pacing Patch (Fleming). second: ko-
2.051E.
2:09 pace, purse S10O0-Axtine,
owned and driven by sam Harris.
Plymouth. Ill, won; Miss Perfection
McMahon), second; Voltage (Eagan),
third. Time, 3:071t.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Army City League Notes


Gomez, they expect to have l.
Gomez Mt first and @Chuchn Cha
con behind the hat. They will
also have Mesa in the lineup. With
these three added, the team viii
begin 10 look much like the old
InternattOnnls and viii stage the
same strong game that nine did
After having worked strenuously
throughout the season TO bring the
various teams TO a state where they
would furnish a high class article Of
ball, the officials OF the Army-City
league are beginning to see their ef-
forts rewarded. Excepting for the
exhibition between the First National
Bank and the Zone Supply and the
game which caused the Internationals
10 drop out Of the league, the games
during the past five weeks have all
been exceptionally well played and
have been very closely contested
Two better played or harder fought
games than the two pitching battles
Of last Sunday could not have been
witnessed anywhere Both games were
won by a two to one score The first
game went an extra inning before be-
ing decided. while the second was a
full nine inning affair In The second
game there were four errors and three
itors- In the one between the two
Army-Clty teams there was only one
boot and that very excusabls one.
= =
II the fans viii only do their bit
and turn out In E0odIy numbers,
the league officials are confident
thnt a high grade brand OF base
ball VIII be maintained. How
ever 1t Il up to the fans to turn
out and render the boys who are
playing and the league the sup
port and encouragement which
they deserve.
= >
They never come back" At least
50 the wiseacres say. But Ted Brann
rather disproved this trite saying last
Sunday. And. considering the fact
that he has been ont OF the game for
something more than five years. he
may be said 10 have come back with q
vengeance. As a rule, when a PLAYER
is out only one season. It takes him
some time TO get his eye on the BAH.
But Ted came right back and banged
out brace OF singles and drew
walk out Of three attempts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

The New Rork Nationals have form
ally exercised their option Of purchase
Of pitcher Poll Perritt and the report
is Perritt seriously means TO return
10 the Giants next year New York
also recalls Lear, Carton and Kelly
from san antonio.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

Where They PiaF Sunday.
Cleveland At WashinEt0u-
St Louis at New York
Where They riay Monday.
Chicago at Boston
St Louis At New York.
Detroit at Philadelphia
Cleveland at WASHINGTON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

Percy Jones. rookie pitcher OF the
Chicago Cubs. who halls from East
land. Tex, has the earmarks Of a
conner according to Charley Dryden.
who remarks that he handles his
cigaret in big league style"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
Walnut Frisco
Circuit Winner

Porrhkeepsie. n. Y. Aug. 2s.-Wal-
nut Frisco. Valentine in the sulzy,
took the 2.1i trot feature event OF
Grand Circuit getaway day, although
he accomplished victory only after
four heats, breaks IN the first two
having prevented his winning in reg
rlation time 1t was Valentines
fourth victory OF the meeting. Forest
3. was second, with Dudette. which
won the first heat but thereafter
showed little, third Best time, EOS 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

WITH the Zone supply team play lIis
w at AlamoEordo Sunday afternoon
and the Fort Bliss nine still
short some Of its best players, there
viii be only one nine inning game
staged at Rio Grande park this sun
ds-v. fhe Lester Motor and Knights Of
Columbus meeting in this game But
that nine innings should furnish
splendid baseball and a great battle
for supremacy
The Testers viii be fighting TO main
tain the lead which they and their
predecessors, the Internationalss have
held throughout the season
At the same time, the ~Caseya5
viii be fighting for their very
Iife-thaf is, TO get their heads
above Tater-9r above the cellar
position. which they have occu-
pied for some time ROW. The
ssCaseyE- realize that they must
maintain the same great pace
which they have set for the past
month ~ they are 20 climb out Of
the rut and have g chance at the
EOnfalOn. Every game they may
drop At this stage OF the race VIII
make an increasingly wide gap
to cross.
The knights will use the same line
up which has been staging the New
York Giant rush during the past few
weeks. They viii have reliable
''Bloclly" Fuller on the hill, while
The brilliant Al Adkins, who was out
last week, viii be back in the out
field. Jack rutherford, who has been
out OF the city for several weeks,
has returned and viii be on hand to
go 70 Fuller's rescue in case it is re-
CURED
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

Where They Play Sunday.
Brooklyn at Chicago
New York at Cincinnati
Philadelphia at St Louis.
Where They Play Monday,
Boston at Cincinnati
Brooklyn a. St LouiE
New York at PittsburE-
Philadelphia at Chicago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

The New York Nationals have pur-
chased Pitcher Clint Weight from the
Rockford Three-I club. Walter Pearce.
Rockford shortstop, formerly with the
Cubs, may be purchased by the Brook
port
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28

Where They Play sunday.
Oakland at Seattle
Vernon at Portland
sacramento at san Francisco.
salt Lake ct Los Angeles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-28
STANDINGS
ARNY-cITY LEAGUE

Sunday Game 1t Rio Grande Park.
Lester w Knights
At AlEmoEordo-
Zone supply vs. Alamogordo.