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New Britain herald., 1920-06-09

nue, New Britain, at o'clock All members are requested to be present as the meeting is a special one and calls for the attention of all inter- ested.
 sWomcn's Auxiliary Meeting.
 At 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Women's auxiliary of the Episco- pal church will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Walter Seymour of West Main street. The auxiliary is composed of the women of the par ish. After business pertaining to the society is held social will follow. Tea will be served. All members are asked to be present.
 Brief Items.
 Practically all of the merchants closed their stores a, 12:3o this noon in accordance with their summer schedule of closing at noon on We'd nesdays. This will continue until September.
 The Sunday school committee of the Congregational church held a afternoon.
 Miss Marie Rollett of Yonkers N. Y., is spending a short time visiting at the home of Merritt O. Ryder on Maple street.
 MT. and Mrs NJ. Cutting of South Paris. Me. are the guests of Harold Cutting, their son, of Fox street. They will remain about two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs Smeeton of New York have rented the Stevenson cottage on Red Stone hill for the summer.
 If you want quality seed plant Rackliffe's bulk seeds.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
NIP BLACKM.AIL PLOT.
Dow Chemical Company's Prisoner
 May Be Tool of Gang.

Midland, Mich, June 9.-Opera- tives of the Dow Chemical company believe they nipped S1,906,0 00O blackmail plot when they arrested Charles Schermerhorn Monday night, declaring that the man admitted writ ing letters demanding money from the company. The money was to have been left at a pine tree in a swamp near Lake Station, 50 miles west of here. Officials of the company, plac- ing a false package in a can, sta toned men on guard, and SchermeT- horn was arrested at the foot of the tree.
 It was said that in August, 1916, the company received @ letter de- manding $500. In October of the same year the benzol plant blew up, killing one man, injuring several and entailinS heavy loss to the con- cern. In November the company re- ceived another letter demanding $4,000.
 Schermerhorn when arrested ad- mitted writing three letters.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09

Springfield is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Patrick Holigan for the week.
 Mrs. E.. c. Hazelwood of West Crom- well. yesterday.
 The final examinations will be held at the Hubbard school next week There are but two weeks more of school.
 Charles Fiske and family will move to Berlin some time during the latter part Of the month.
 All work on the new highway be- tween Berlin and East Berlin is al a standstlll. The delay is bringing forth much criticism as the road is in wretched condition, having had but little or no repair this spring.
 A number from her are planning to attend the Wesleyan commence ment exercises in MiddIetown.
 The Camp Fire Girls met at the home of Mrs. William Ounce last evening.
 Solving Labor Question.
 The question of securing enough labor for the brickyards this sum- mer is being partly solved by the in- Aux of college students seeking jobs for tho summer vacation. The ma jority of the men applying for work are those who are working their way through school and there is at the present time d ready market for their labor. X number of Berkeley Divinity school students have applied for work during the vacation period.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
ROWDIES TO RESCUE
New York Gangstcrs Seek Girls As sailant-Unidcntified Man Gives Child Terrible Beating

New York. June 9.-Scores of re- formed criminals. including several murderers and gangstcrs. were aiding the police today in search for the only man who ever failed to make good" after being hefriended by George F. Ellis. social worker. known the Bowery Caruso''. who has helped more than 5000 down and cutters tU return to honest living.
 Lillian, the 12-year-old daughter of tho slum missionary. is in a hospital witht serious injuries suffered last night in a desperate struggle with this unnamed man, who beat her into unconsCiousness during the absence of her parents. Fourteen scalp wounds and numerous bruises on the little girls body testify to the plucky fight she made'to defend herself against the ruffian.
 Recently MT. Ellis bought a new suit of clothes and secured position for the man. who had just been re- leased from prison and who had been received into the Ellis home as a well come guest.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
GERMAN ELECTIONS.
New RcicllstaS Will Have 16O Mcm-
 bers-.o,.19,O6. Votes Cast.

Berlin. June 9.-Tncluding the dep uties from plebiscite districts who retain their national assembly man. dates in the new. reichstag, the lat ter body will consist of 460 members. Latest figures show that 25,719,067 votes were polled during the elections.
 Indications received from all parts of the country show, according to experts that the reichstag seats will be apportioned as follows among the various parties:
 Majority socialists no, centerists CT, democrats 45, Christian federal ists 21, German nationalists 65, Ger man peoples party 61, independent socialists so, communists 2, Bavar- ian peasants party 4, guelphists 3.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
HUGE METEOR FALLS.
Drops Prom Skies and Lands Near
 OkmElgcC. Oklahonln

okmulgee. Okla. June 9.-A huge meteor fell near here last night after lighting the skies over several south western states.
 Tulsa reported that when ii passed over that city the meteor appeared to be within few hundred yards of the earth and the lower and heavier DOT ton was of a grcenish blue color fol- lowed hy a long wedge-shaped tail. As if approached the earth the report stated, the head apparently separated into four parts but remained together as a mass and during the last few seconds of the fall the southern sky was lighted with a blue green flash.
 C. F. smith. an aStronomic author ity at Muskogee, saAd he believed the meteor was thrown ofr from a de strnyed planet lhok3Veen Iunifnr<.nnx
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09

plans will be announced following the meeting this evening.
 Danicllo Eallo.
 The funeral of Daniello Fallo of Swamp Road. Kensington, who died at the New Britain hospital Monday morning. was held from St. Pauls Catholic church this morning. Rev. C. Brennan. pastor. officiating. Inter- ment was in St. Mary's new cemetery. Brotherhood Meets.
 The Mems Brotherhood Of the Ken sington Congregational church held d meeting last evening in the church parlors. As the session was open tn the public. a large number attended. Following a business meeting, David Corbin, a local technical writer. spoke on New EnCland's Undevel- oped Water Resources.
 Funeral of William Hill.
 The funeral of William Hill will be held from his late home tomorrow morning at 1O:30 o'clock with inter ment in the Maple Lane cemetery. Rev. Carleton Hagen. pastor Of the KensinEton Congregational church. will officiate.
 Sisters to Leave.
 Sisters Aurelia and Isabel of St vincent's hospital. Erie. Pa. who for the past week have been visiting with Postmaster and Mrs. William W. Fa- gan of kensinEton. will leave tomor- row for Boston. where they will visit several hospitals. after which they will return to Erie.
 Police Court Tonight.
 X police court session will be held tonight when Carl Martensen of Ter race place. Hartford. will be ar raigned before Judge George c. Gris- wold on a charge of operating an au- tomobile while unSer the influence of liquor. He will be represented by At torney Albert A. Grcenberg. Benny Melisk. manager of the Kilby House cafe. will be arraigned on the charge of misconduct and violation of liouor laws. He will he represented by At torney Joseph C.. Woods. Loretta Trias of Hartford will answer d charge of misconduct.
 Berlin Items.
 The annual meeting of the wom- ems Aid society of the Berlin Con- afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home Of N. IT. Minor.
 Mrs. w. F. Compton and daughter. Ruth, of New York are visiting with MT. and Mrs. James woodruT of Worthington Ridge. Mrs. Compton is niece of Mrs Woodruff
 Home on FurIough.
 Harry MCAboy. son of Mrs. Mary McAboy of kensington. who has been in the navy 14 years. is spending n 15- day furlough at the home of his mother McAboy has been in the scrv- ice longer than any other Berlin boy. During the recent var he served overseas on a submarine.
 kcnSington Items.
 The Hartford Praying hand will hold session Sunday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Col lins of kensinEton road.
 E.nst Berlin Items.
 The Farents-Teachcrs association will hold their last meeting of the ycar on Thursday evening, June 10. at s o'clock in the Hubbard school rooms. Exercises by the children and an exhibition of the children's work will he part of the evenings enter tainmeut. All members are urged to keep this in mind and he present at tho time.
 Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Benson of New Haven arrived here last evenin 2 to spend a short visit with Dr. Ben- sons parents. Mir. and Mrs Sven Ben son.
 Thomas Knight is confined to his home on Bridge street by illness.
 r. ]. Cummings and Miss Edna Cummings of Southington, former residents Of this place. Eere calling upon friends about town, yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
DESTROYER SATTEREEE
 BREAKS SPEED MARK

Rockland, Me, June 9.-The tor pedo boat destroyer Satterlee broke all American records for speed iyes- terday in her standardization trials off this port, when she made a mile at the rate of 3s.257 knots an hour The best previous record of 37.04 knots was held by the destroyers Dent and Wickes.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
HE BOUGHT
IN CA

New York, J| taken before S day in the will I'ennell brougH thy, who char2] mental inconlpd
 It was brou| known along til Bobby" Fennd putting a $5 u his coat and d girl in a cabard When the UniI | war Fennell et in action on M will, dated Feh
 his wife, from living apart i'd his joining the
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
Yale Rowing Crew
 Loses No. 6 Man

Gales Ferry. Conn.,, June g. Lawrence, rowing at No. in Yale's second varsity eight will be out for several days on account of an infect ed hand. Taggart will row in his stead. The Thames was smooth for today's morning practice. The first varsity will have q time trial on the afternoon tide.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
FISHING

Sydney, N. | Brennan, "A, vi tai here yesterI result of tryinl which his f1"ie| of the Nova Sc| in a German q rod was filled Y detonated whe] it together, acl
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
HEADS n

Medford, Nal pointunent of
 F.. CousenS of nanent presid| was announced trustees todayl Herman Carey| signed last yed of the class of
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09

plans will be announced following tn meeting this evening.
New Britain herald., 1920-06-09
DODD AGAIN HEADS IMPROVEMENT ASSO. Entire Stafi Of Officers Reelected
 at Annual Meeting TO REPAIR SIDEWALKS
Treasurer Reports Balance Of $500 2. "A. r. C.. Girls Team Wins From
 New Britain Nine-Funcral of
 William Hili.

The annual meeting of the Berlin Village Improvement society was held last evening at o'clock in the Berlin Town hall President George r. Dodd presided and heard reports from standing committees. officers for the ensuing year were reelected IS follows: President. George F.. Dodd: vice president, Lester pcming; secretary and treasurer, Charles NJ. wetden. All have served as officers of the society for several years. Mir. 'Dodd and Mir. Weldon have been with ! tho association since It's organization N md have done murh toward com munity welfare.
 y Following the election of officers. the matter of having the Worthing- ton Ridge sidewalks repaired was brought up and voted on favorably. The members agreed that the side : walks on Berlin street are badly in need of repairs and if they are re- paired at the present time they would be saved from ruin. The greater part of tho sidewalk on the ridge is made of asphalt and ure Eocioty feels that the walks can he repaired at reasonable cost. The treasurer reported that the organiza- . 
 that amount would cover the ex- aenaes of havtnr both sides of the street repaired.
 Girls Win Game.
 The girls baseball team. repre- senting the American Paper Goods plant. played the first game of the season last evening at St. Mary's field. :, defeating the American Hosiery ag- rreEution by n score of IT to II. The battery for the locals was Misses Nitkosky and Rokosky. In the fourth , Inning with the American Hosiery in the lead. Miss Stella Colon relieved Miss Rokoaky in the pitchers box and allowed tho New Britainites but two runs during the remainder of the game. The local team will practice Thursday night at the Berlin fair grounds. The A. T.. C. girls will play next Tuesday e~ening against the fnfnir team, Miss Nitkosky and Miss Colon will be the battery.
 Committee to Mcct.
 meeting Of the committee for the July ( celebration will be held to- night at o'clock in the kcnstngtun Grammar school. All persons tp- pointed to serve on. the general com mittec or subcommittee. as well as persons interested fin this event, are requested to bo on hand. From the present outlook. thc committee feels .that the celebration win be the best heASn kens!ngton tn many years.
 Dxnder wa~6to secure a large
, 1920-07-07
Hart-Parr Tractor.

At Sion Farm duplicate it's excellent Porto Rnm records when in the presence OF
and C RINGBERG it powed II Acres using go Gals Kerosene in 3 hours when means u
Acres in a day of 10 hours.
Considering the condition Of the ground which had not been po~ed in three years a'
six months it na performance which places this machine in a CLASSIFY itself.
AUFFANT & ANTONs
, 1920-07-07

PURSUANT to Ordinance of August
18th. 1874, it is hereby made known
that announcement has been made
to me that the Power of Attorney given
by DE Danske Sukkerfabrikker" to Mr..
A. Berland to act for the Joint Stock
Company st. Croix Sugar Factory" has
been revoked from the LIST instant and
that from the same date Mr.. E. Engbek
has been appointed to act for the SAID
St. Croix Sugar Fa~ tory conformity with
Mr.. Laur V. Nielsen regarding the work
ing of the said Factory in St. Crolx.
The Police Office, Christiansted, St.
Croix, July End 1920.
With. JENSEN.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
HERBERT STROUT PRESENTS PUPILS
 AT M. E. CHURCH

A most interesting and unique re- cital took place last evening at the Grace M. E. church, when Prof. Her. bert Strout presented his piano and vocal pupils in their annual summer program. Different from most re- citals MT. Strout had no one assisting him or the students. It was a recital of his pupils and not the presenta- tion of the technique of another.
 The affair lasted about an hour and a half and pupils from the primary to the junior department were heard. A fine chorus of mixed voices render ed several selections. A striking thing about the numbers was that the ac- compartment was played by a 12 year old girl.
 At each lesson pupils are marked and the record kept until the night of their public appearance when prizes are awarded. Miss Miriam Blake took first prize last night for the high est average in piano work and for perfect attendance at lessons. A prize for the same record in vocal studies was awarded to Miss Marjorie HeuSchkell.
 Prizes for one year perfect attend ance were given to Elizabeth Robin
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
BLOCK PARTY
 FRIDAY, JULY 2

The Minstrel Club of the Mems League of the Blessed Sacrament church will hold a block party and musical entertainment on the Parish Fridey evening, July 2, which is expected to be the biggest event of this kind ever held in Bridgeport. Murray's Singing orches- tra, composed of ten pieces, will fur nish the music for the dancing.
 Thomas F. Cleary, is the chairman of the general arrangements commit tee, and is assisted by James Sea- more, James MaIoney, John Kelley, George Raziotte, John McDonough, John Cody. The refreshment com mittee consists of Frank Anderson, William Boyon, Thomas Layery, Wll- liam Keenan, Thomas Callahan, John Tracy The dance anI ground com mittee is composed of Raymond Mooney, William McDermot, Leo Gu1ley, John Lonnen, Richard Iher- son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
N o R w ICH M A N TAKES LOCAL
 BRIDE

A simple but pretty June wedding took place on Monday morning at St Charles church.. when Miss Blanche Cece1ia Leydon, daughter of Mrs. Mary J. Leydon, of. 1044 Boston avenue and John J. Carroll of Nor wich, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dennis J. Moran.
 The bride wore stunning gown of white georgette trimmed with nu- merous medaIlions of beads Her hat was also of geocgette and she carried a~shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Deegnan oi Springfield, Mass, wore a dainty frock of pink organde with a hat O! pink georgette. Her arm bouaue, was of pink roses David Carroll. a
 brother of the groom, was best man. The wedding reception and break fast took place at the home of the brides mother. In the early after. noon the couple left on their honey moon which will be spent in New York state. After the middle of July they will be at home at 26 Dunhan street, Norwich. N MT. Carroll is affiliated with the Winch ester Woo1en Co. in Norwich Mrs. Carroll was formerly employed as sten nographer at the Electric Ca. ble Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
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PRETTY WEDDING
 IN GREENFIELD

A pretty June wedding of wide in terest, took place on Saturday, in Greenfield, when Miss Ruth Holton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Herbert Holton, became the bride of Frank w. Hartshorne~ of Nut1ey, N. J. Rev. Benjamin $. Winchester, performed the ceremony at o'clock at the Con gregaIiona1 church.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage tby her. father, wore a beautiful gown of embroidered organdie, over white satin, and carried an arm bou- quet of brides roses.
 Miss Eleanor Griffith of this city and Miss Elizabeth Merritt of Dan bury were the attendants and wore pink and green orsandie dresses with. picture hats to match. They carried arm bouquets of pale pink rosebuds. Miss Benita Belden, and Miss Elizabeth Banks, the little flow CT girls, wore frocks of white or gandie and carried baskets of pink and white roses. Warren Hart shorne, brother of the groom, was the best man, and the ushers were Louis Reider of Newark, x. d.. Dwight McNUlty, Ruthersford, N. T.. and Lewis German, of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
INITIAL BOW OF : BENEFIT PAGEANT {
Spectacular Costumes and Gorgeous Scenery
 ra%. :, OSGQ.

Everything is in readiness for the initial performance of Where Purple Shadows Play,''' staged and written by Mrs. Mary Hancourt, at the Park theatre tomorrow evening for the benefit of St. vinSent's Children s Ward and Day Nursery. The parti- cipants range from the tiniest tots to the very largest.
 Their costumes will be of beautiful rainbow hues and the lighting effects and scenery are to be most alluring. r One of the important features will be the Gondola scene and Venetian Boat song, sung by little Mildred Fenton and Joseph Hancourt, duet of first and second soprano, in native costumes
 The Pavlowa Gavotte, avery pret-
 ty fancy dance will be given>by Miss Ethel Case and Miss Veronica> Dona- hue.
 1. Another attractive scene will be the Dance of the Seasons" when Miss Frances McKeon will represent the fairy, Holly" and Miss Mildred Gekay. "Mistletoe." Miss Rosanond Donegan will portray The Weaver in The Weaver of Dreams. As d grand finale a huge old Mother Goose Shoe with 12 tiny tots and Mother Goose will make a fitting climax to this stUpendous production F for which the players have been re- hearsing for many weeks. i It is expected from the present sale of tickets which are greatly in de- mand, that the house will be filled to it's utmost ca capacity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
KEltyT0
 WE'D ALTON ROSE

The marriage of Miss Louise Kelly, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Kelly of 2993 Fairfield avenue. will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peters church to Alton Rose, son of MT. and Mrs. Dexter Rose of North avenue.
 Miss Kelly will wear a dark blue taffeta dress with hat to match and a corsage bouquet of white roses. Her only attendant sMiss Susie Heating will also wear dark blue with hat to match and corsage of pink roses. Otto Heise will act as best man for MT. Rose.
 A reception will be held at Miss Kelly'S home immediately after the ceremony for about 50 guests. Miss Kelly who is a popular school teacher at Whittier school, and mem Der of the Black Rock Country club has been feted many times since the announcement of her engagement MT. Rose is in the Dairy business with Eugene Kelly, brother of the | bride. They will be at home to theil ] friends at 29e3 Fairfield avenue af- 1 ter July 18th.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
MISS BURROUGHS
 RECITAL, TONIGHT

Among the late June recitaIs will be that of Miss Harriet O. Bur roughs' pupils which will take place this evening at Varuna hall, corner State and Court streets Miss Bur rouShs will be assisted at the n1usica1 by Miss Agnes Light. reader. and M1S Bella Luz,dberg, soprano.
 Those who will take part are. Mae Johnson, Sherman Wyf1e- Mary Duff, Henry Hartmann. Gladys Olsen, Dor othy Schott. Anna Mills, Svea Peter son. Sylvia Krem1n. William Hayes, Margie Kenney, Katherine Nichols, Frances Forest, Rose Swirsky, Ruth Ludwig, Minnie F1ader. Marion Del mar, Amy Caterson. Anna Hogan, Esna Narre1l. Ruby Jennings, Elsie Olsen. Helen Reagen, Rose Map1eton, Elizabeth Cain. Alta SomerviIle. Lo- retta Can1pana, Fanny Hatch and Edythe AhIherg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
DECKER LEONARD

At 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of MT. and Mrs John S. Leonard of 366 F'airview avenue, the wedding of their only daughter. Miss Mab1e and Ned Decker, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Decker of Winsted, took place. Rev. Herbert Brown, pastor of the Olivet Congregational church officiated. Several out of town guests were present
 After a honeymoon trip the couple will reside at PAY Parrott avenue. The bride is graduate of the local high school and was employed as bookkeeper in the filling Rubber Go. store previous to her marriage. MT. Decker is an active member of the Criterion club and served in the army in France. He is connected with the A11ing Rubber Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
PRETTY WEDDING
 FOR TOMORROW

Miss Ella Murphy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Murphy of Brooks street, will become the bride of Ed ward. Smith of Autumn street, to- morrow morning at S:30 o'clock at St. Charles church.
 Miss Murphy will wear a white lace dress and carry brides roses. Her attendant, Miss Gertrude McBride. will wear pink gorgelte crepe and carry pink sweet peas. Mir. Smith will have Gilbert Cooper Of Brook lyn, N. r., as his best man.
 Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast will be served at the brides home, which has been decor ated for the occasion, after which the couple will leave for a two weeks wedding trip, the destination of which has been kept secret. Upon their return they will reside at 1915 Park avenue.
 Miss Murphy is a graduate of the local High school and City Normal and has taught for the past foul years. MT. Smith is a newcomer te this city, where he has made hos of friends during his short stay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29
OVERWORKED MOTHERS
May Again Have Energy. Vitality
 And Working Strength

- Women in this city who are flag ged out,' weak, overwcrked and nervous should profit by the experi- ence of Mrs. l.. w. George. She says, "I was weak, rundown and ner- vous, with no ambition to do any thing. After everything else had failed, Vinol built me up and restor- ed my strength This is another link in the great chain of evidence to prove to overworked mothers that Vinol contains the very elements needed to build them up and make them strong.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-29

TOT several weeks. At times I could not walk at all and I suffered W i t h my back and limbs so I often had to stay in
 b e d. I suffered off and on for e i g h t y e a r s. Finally I heard that Lydia E. Pinkham's V e q e. table Compound was a good medicine and
 tried it with splen-