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New Britain herald., 1920-01-07

and conscientious judge. He was ab- soIutely fair and impartial in all his decisions and sound in his reasons.
 The city of New Britain has lost a good citizen and a capable judge. It will be hard to replace him. Hosts of citizens of the city of New Brit ain including myself, have lost Iowa ble and kind friend.''
 The above tokens of sympathy and esteem in which Judge Meskill was held, are but a few of the thousands heard throughout the city today. Men in every walk of life expressed their regret at the passing of such a man as Judge Meskill. There was in many instances no attempt made to hide the sorrow that crept into the hearts of many. and the tear dilnmed eyes showed that the city has lost d good public servant.
 Local Bar to Meet.
 A meeting of the local members of the bar will be held at S:30 o'clock to- m arrow morning in the city court room, to take action on the death of Judge Meskill.
 The funeral of Judge MeskiIl will be held from St. Joseph's church at 1U o'clock Friday morning.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
bN DETERMINED
 MEMORIAL HOME
tart to Raise Funds for
 This Purpose Soon

post of the Ameri- lon is determined that New hall have a. pahlie buildingsas brial to the men Who fought in
 t war, and to this end has the motto: "A. Memorial | Our Aim" To this end, a If entertainments throughout pr months are planned and the will all go to a. general fund |i1l he raised for g. memorial |neeting of the executive com fst evening it was decided to Informal military ball on the |of February F, if the state |can be secured for that date. |hese plans nhaterialize, the |giment band will be secured bdition to other notable guests, Clarence R. Edwards, who Hed the 1o2d in action, will be Following the next regular |of the post on January 16, the bsts from PlainviHe and Terry to be invited to the city and |e an entertainment for all eX- hen. Tentative plans are also by for a bazar later in the sea ktertainment committee of the |lade up of Leslie Golf, chair listed by Gardner C. Weld. Ho- |ridan. Albert Rice and H. A. | The publicity committee
 augmented by, the addition of ". Roche and Elliott Burr. Eecutive committee calls espe- htion to the fact that the Am legion shares quarters in the |ns building with the G. A. F. rooms are open to members hes.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
NEW CITIZENS TO
 BE GIVEN WELCOME
Tonight'S Reception in Elihu Burritt School Marks End of First Year
 of Naturalization Court.

The public reception for new citizens which will be held this eve ming in the Elihu Burritt school marks the end of the first year and the beginning of the second year of these receptions intended to give dig nity and ceremony to the event of getting naturalized. These programs, which are held four times during the year. were instituted by the Amesl- canization committee to helR make the passing 10 citizenship more inn pressive and inspiring than was the passing through Ellis Island when the immigrant first landed in this country
 During the past year tSS men in this city qualified before the court and received their certificates of eS: in March, 15; in July, 51, and in October. 94. The first group for 1920 numbers 39 men.
 An address to the new citizens will be given by Manlius IT. Norton, wno is a member of the city Americaniza - ton committee and man much in- terested in this work. Mayor Georee A. Quigley will represent the govern ment of the city in some initial words meeting. The program will begin at 8 o'clock and will be little more than an hour in length.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07

London. Jan. 3.-A. LyIe-Samuel. member of the British parliament. was principal in an action brought against his opponent at the general election r. w. French. for libel alleged to have been contained in statements about Lyle -Samuel's past life
 The life of Lyle Samuel, while in New | ork. was uncovered in court. After specu1ating himself into bank ruptcy he went to America where he took a. position. failed and was strand cd, according to Sir Edward Carson his counsel.
 After marrying Mrs. Lyle in New York he paid all his debts. went to England with his wife, making their home with his three children. His American wife was described as the 'WidoW with $20000 00O
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07

with Judge Roche. Judge MeSl<ill made a tour of Europe several years ago He proved 10 be an excellent conversationalist when listeners sought information of European coun- tries. Judge Meskill stunned prom thence in public life. although it was said by prominent lawyer to lay that as d speechmaller he was a very in teresting talller, and his subjects were always of interest.
 Judge Meslil leaves three sisters Mrs Katherine Young and Mrs. Helen Gritzmacker of this city. and Mrs. Mary Belts of Brooklyn, x. Y., and two brothers. John and Matthew M. Meskill of this city.
 The high esteem that Judce MeskiIl was held hy prominent lawyers in this city, particularly those whom he came in contact with freqUen: !N. is atteSted in the following words of token spoken today:
 From Judge B. +. Gaffncy.
 ''The news of Judge Meskills death comes as a shock. and d deeper shock to tbose who intimately knew him. He lived his life in this community where he was born and educated. In public and private service he had dis tinct and individual characteristics that were valued and appreciated by all who knew aim. He had a native tenderness of feeling and a sympathy Tor all individull>.
 'As q lawyer he was careful. methodic;l, with d desire to be ac- curateIN correct in the performance ot all his lubors. but in his performance of judicial duties Judge Meskill had made a reputation for fairness. He had developed d judicial mind, having all tht characters of q good judge. H." vas without prejudice. or bias, or aninlue toward any who camc before him. or whose cause required judicial action by him.
 'In his servIce Its judge he has eIe- vated the city court of the city of New Britain, and throughout the county and state his reputation and character as q careful just. upright judge has become known. In so do- ing he has elevated the reputat tion and given tone and character to the judicial department of the city of New Britain.
 file Was q deigl.tful companion and associate, and those who became his frirnGs remained bis friends. He was helpful and sympathetic to all, and inc haG that humanity of spirit. and that human vision which marks SOmo moH as having ! superior type of manhood.
 "I feel :; personal loss and an over ShaGo0ing gloom in his death that I *'2nH0t overcome. ae I have known aim 90 we'll and been associated with h-m so much. da: after day. during a!I ii&c many lnd active years of our membership at the bar ill this city. The shock of his sudden death makes 9 measurement of his distinct traits and characteristics scarcely possible Ut this ;imr, but tGo vacancy caused
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07

by his death in this comm unity can- not be filed"
 From Judge J. IT. I&irkham. The city has lost a faithful ser want, tried and not found wanting. Had he lived he would doubtless have rounded out his life by longer serv- ice and justly wider fame, but it IS also true that he had already accom- 1 plished great things. AS judge of the local court he has for many years rendered invaluable service to the community and left the deep inn press of his character upon it. In an ] important sense he is not deGd, though he is absent"
 By Judge J. F.. Cooper. Judge MesFiH was an ideal judge of our local court. Patient, courteous, unprejudiced and emirently fair. He was q good citizen lnd good friend.' By Judge G. w. I<Iett. "In the death of James T. Meskill Inc city of New Britain sustains 8 dis tinct loss. I have known him since we attended the New Britain High and have geen associated with him i in the city and police court while he held the office as assista city attor- ney and for the past ten years while he was the judge of the court and I was acting as prosecuting attorney, and have. ] think. st least enjoyed some of his condolences. He was al- ways a very true and loyal friend to those in whom he had interest and who were entitled to his friend
 ship. He made a most excellent judge and was very fair in all his rulings and was always very geEtleman'y to- wards the lawyers. As a judge, he was not only always kind but he was
 foo 1,lf -.I..
 hearted man. He wus faithful and conscientious in his work Ut all times .lnd justice was his first thought. He always held out a helping hand to
 tirSt offenders ana particularly was sympathetic to the boys who were
 tried ip chambers.
 His death is q personal loss to lII
 and it will be felt very deeply by a great number of friends. II is most
 unfortunate at this time when it seemed there was a strong likelihood
 of his receiving higher judicial hon. orS.''
 By Judge W. r. Manstn..
 ''l kreW Judge James r. Mesllil
 intimately and well, practically as long as I can remv mbcr. l always found
 !2irl to be a kind, sincere and !ovable friend. He was always willing to lend ;t helping hand 10 any of his friends or acquaintances. Practically every \Ourg lawyer in the city cali testify to faNors done for t1tenl hl' Judge M Mcskiil. He had q fliY3l regard for the legal profession and was kcenly interested in the welfare of all the members Of the New Britain Bar as sociation. He was a good and loyal
 citizen. He was always willing and anxious to do anything in his power to promote the welfare of the city, state and nation. He was an able
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
XMAS COMMITTEE TO MEET
Those in Charge of Christmas Tree Celebration Will Convene in Rooms of Chamber of Commerce.

F. F. O'Brien, chairman of the Christmas Tree Celebrat ton commit tee. has called a meeting of that body in the Cham Der of Commerce rooms Thursday afternoon at , o'clock.
 The purposes of this meeting arc 10 settle up the financial affairs of the committee and appoint a stanc- ing committee to care for such ques-' tions as may come up prior to the real activities for the next Christmas celebration. It is confidently hoped that a substantial balance will ba carried over as a nucleus for the cele- bration next year.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
WOman'S Club Hears
 Current Event Talk

The Woman's club met yesterday at the Baptist church. Miss Greta Brown continued her talk on Current Events. She gave an outline of indus trial trouble. She spoke briefly of the British government, of the coal trouble and also touched on the list of candidates for the presidency. The next meeting will be guest night to be held in the Y. W. C. A. gymnasi- um. Each member of the club may bring d guest. The meeting will be at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
tE MESKILL IS |JND DEAD IN BED
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ld deputy judge, while the tic senate concurred with the
 the selection of Judge Mes
 favored Lawyer William r. a democrat, for deputy judge. er was appointed to the place. as Prominent in State.
 ftics Judge Meskill was a re-
 During the war he was one legal advisors for the draft nd in speaking of his work former member of the first board paid him a wonderful or his patriotism. and efforts e to his country. Judge Mes me has been prominently Fd in connection with an ap- ht as judge of the court of pleas, to succeed Judge Ed Smith. who has been named 6tates judge of this district. .ndorsem ents from the most II men of the city. and prac- he unanimous choice of the
 for the place. it had been
 that he stood an excellent If landing the berth.
 E'raternaI Affiliations.
 nally. Judge Meskill Was of the Knights of Columbus. ain lodge, E. P. .. F., Court Oak, F. of A. and New Brit E, FraternAl Order of Eagles. a past grand knight of Fer founcil. K. of C.. and also district and state deputy Of r. He was nominated for the butyship at a convention held |ngford, by the late John \.
 He filled the duties of the
 splendid manner. When es was instituted in this city. eskill was named as lirsr and he lepresenteN the
 the first annual convention Baltimore, Md. He was a Xef ranger o' Court Charter bf A.. and was also an auditor Brand Court Of F'orcster3. Fears ago. he was a member 0. T. A. S E. society, and wa, with the election of president rganiza tion during his mem
 He WaS secretary of the L@nH and Improvement com  laSL ,of Old Law Firm.
 bath Of Judge Mcskiu rc- be last member of what was the aDlest law firms in the ldgc James Roche died a Of years ago end Judge John jed last year. h company
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
DIVORCE CASE TRIED.

The divorce case of Veronica Lyon Donahue. Of this city, vS. Harry h Donahue was given a hearing today in the superior court in Harttord Attorney Albert A. Greenberg ap- peared for MT. Donahue. while At torney Benedict M. Holden repre- sented Mrs. Donahue. Decision was reserved by the court.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07

August and Prince Joachim. respec- lively the fourth and fifth sons of fOmer Emperor William of Germany have brought suit for diVurces. ac- cording to Berlin advices to the Matin-
 Prince August was married to Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schles- wig Holstein on October 22, 1908. His brothers marriage to Princess Marie Augusta of Anhalt occurred March II, 1916.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
Last ,of Old Law Firm.

|cath Of Judge Aleskill rc-
 be last member of what was |tbe aDlest law firms in the
 Fldgc James Roche died a Of years ago and Judge John
 lied last year. h company
New Britain herald., 1920-01-07
WAR CRIMINALS
 LIST NOW READY
Compiled For Allied Courts to Try Germans Charged With Atrocities
 Kaiser May Surrender.

Paris. Jan. : Havas)-Gernans accused of violations of the laws of war in France and Belgium during the world conflict will today be as signed for trial to the different Allied military courts, according to the Petit Parisien. The fist is said to have been completed.
 Amerongen. Jan. 6.-Allied de- mands for the eNtradition of former Emperor William of Germany. in which it is known America will not participate, are expected at The Hague about January 15.
 Recent press dispatches have stated Count Hohenzollern might surrender rather than embarrass the Netherlands government, but it is auth oritativcly reported he will rely on the protection of Holland and her refusal to honor the Allied demand.
 Onnly the erstWhile kaiser and his closest advisors know definitely his plans, but unless he changes his mind. it is learned. he is determined to settle down to life at Dorn. where his house is being rushed to completion. More Workmen were sent from here tC. Dorm yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
Trapping MoIes.

Owing to the indefatigable adver-
'tising methods OF many moleskin
nrms, the humble mole is now recos-
nlzed as the foremost British fur
bearing animal. Its trapping, there
fore. provides very lucrative employ.
nent for many people IN agricultural
ThssF a oiee:tatchinng season besinns; il,
November And ends about the begin.
ming Of April, When the skins become
t&dly marked and. the .fhr Of poor
d1ality. February and March are
The best strappiig months -, then the
imoles run wen ana are easily! caught:
Jan, irons mole trap ;consistss'of two
ectryed Jaws forced togetheftaby' Z
powerful Spring; to1setithe' trap an
iron trigger lis lodged between the
sjaws b holding them iHpart. THE SET
3trap is inserted In a.imole4 run! found
between two MOUNDS iof earth by the
aid OF a. pointed stick, and is placed
SO as to bring theitriggeri in! the way
Of any passing mole. The trap il
then covered with earth and moss to
exclude light from the run. -
A mole meeting the trigger Of q
trap is forced either to burrow round
1t or to knock 1t aside. The latter
course, Is usually chosen. the trap is
sprung and the mole held in the iron
jaws, from which escape Is practically
impossible. a,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
Mothers Gratitude.

Somewhere in America there is q
nurse from overseas who wears q
short strand Of small, round pink
beads. She calls It her "Croix de
Guerre." Just before Chateau-Thier'
nv. when the refugees were pouring
out of eastern France, a young girl
with big, dark eyes came with sick
baby to one Of the hospitals behind
the lines. During the first few weeks
at the hospital the baby whimpered
and walled constantly, but with the
nurses unremitting care It gradually
grew we'll and strong.
1 The day the little mother was leav-
ing she sough. out the nurse whose
untirfng patience and Kindness had
meant the return of her baby's health
"This, ma'm'selle," she said, holding
a string of pink beads in her oft
stretched hand, II want you to have
It: it is the only thing have left be.
sides my baby. and you have saved
him for me"
"Just tiny happening in the big
story of the world war;" says the
Modern Hospital in relating the Incl.
dent, shut one which will long live
in the memory of the nurse whom II
so closely touched"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
The Ste,uart Lumber Co.
NOTHING NEW IN II. c. o. {
People Of the Long Ago Raised thu
ss Same Wall, Apparently e ~ s.
r. - Little Purpose. i, ss-

It is always soothing to learn that
our ancestors were kicking about the
same things that rile' us today. Next
time you are inclined to believe that
high prices have been sent BY the pow.
ers above TO vex this day and genera,
tion alone, just ponder upon, these
words written by John #. Watson Of
New York city III 1s43, under the head
ing Changes Of Prices" in q book Of
his published in 1S47:
cit Is curious to observe the changes
which have occurred in the course Of
years, both in the supply Of common
articles sold In the markets and In
some cases In the great augmentation
Of prices-for instance, Mr.. Brewer.
who has been quite chronicle to me,
has told me such facts as the follow
ing, VIZ:
"He remembered we'll when abund-
ance of the largest Blue Point oysters
could be bought. opened to, your hand,
for % 100 such as would now bring
from three to four dollars. Best sea
bass were but % q pound, now, at Sd.
Shepherd sold. at sd. to is Sd apiece,
and will now bring So. Rock fish were
|. plenty.at. one. shilling. apiece for good
ones. Shad Sd apiece. They did not
then practice the planting off oysters.
HOLSTERS were not then brought to
market.V
'.Afr. Jacob Tabelee, who is as old a.
S7 GiiasOf course saw earlier times
than the other, has fold me q sheep:
Head used to be sold ht ds And fh1
best oysters lat lisa 100. Intact THEY
did not stop to count them, but gave
them in that proportion and rate by
the bushel. Rock fish at Sd a pound
Butter Sd to Cd. Beef by the quaftel
In winter Sd a pound, by the piece 4d
Fowls about Cd apiece. Wild fowls in
great abundance. He has bought
twenty pigeons in their season for one
shilling; goose was 2s. Oak wood
was abundant at 2s the load. e
Thus Mr.. Watson Of the early nine
teenth century thinks longingly of how
easy it must have been to live when
Brother Tabelee was young. He con
| tinues:
"In 1853 the market price of provi
sions was established by law and pub
lished in the Gazette. Wondrout
cheap they were. viz: A cock turke!
A, a hen turkey 2s Cd, a duck Is,
quail .1hd,ia heath hen, Is Sd, tea
| Cd, wild goose Is, brant'1s Sd, snipt
Id, oysters g a bushel, sheephead ant
sea bass three coppers per pound
milk per quart 4 coppers, clans ga
100, cheese AID. ,F3 80.
}i.Those celebrated Blue Points
were destroyed by an intended KIND
ness. 4 A law was passed to exemp
them from continual use, and by no
being continually fished up they go
| embedded in the mud and wholly diet
| Out.!"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
Bio sruin Falls In the cat.kiIls,

Eugene Kerr, the aged guide who
was with the Olney Redmond party
on their bear-hunting expedition in the
interior Of the Catskills, told Mr.. Red
mond that the bear he took in the
Peekamoose region, town Of Deming,
was the largest one of the Racer
species that he had ever seen, and Mr..
Kerr has been living in that section Of
the Catskills nearly all Of the sixty
eight years Of his life and is said to
have taken more than forty bears In
that time. The animal Is said to be an
unusually fine specimen. It measures
z feet 3 inches from tip of Its hind
feet to the point of its nose. Its weight
is estimated at between 250 and 900
pounds. -Catskill Mountain News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
Strange Pledges.

A little while back an airman, who
evidently found himself in temporary
difficulties, paid visit to the Mont de
Piete, as the state-owneds pawn
broking establishment is called In
France. and offered new mopoplane
in pledge. He was told. however. that
the article" did not appear in the
schedule of goods that could be &C
copied, according to London Answers
j. A menageriei proprietor conceived
the idea of raising money by trottine
his. elephant round to the lombard
the Brussels name for q. pawnbroker
After a good deal Of persuasion "un.
cle'' agreed to advance EGO on the big
beast, which was deposited in a yard
ut the rear OF the establishment.
There he remained four days and
at the end Of that time he was led
back to the menagerie.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-02-04
FARMS For SALE ai !; y CHEAP IA

1913 acres Az miles from Lake View
9% Sa gnaer gsSa ptatts cultivation
<172 acres 3 miles from Sac City, Iowa,
all under. woven wine fence fine i'm,
provemeents. IA snap, at s275. per acre
il taken at once, .,,.}r,e 80, All, Ia iS7
1863 acres, joining city Of Spirit Lake.
Iowa, good improvements. all fenced
and cross fenced with woven wire iii1e
grove, city water, and three good wells
A snap at $3.50 per acre. y, 4 f'5 K,
T 100 acres Nelson county, n. a., near
Lakota. 1875 acres in cultivation. Price
$55 per acre.
100 acres in Cottonwood county, Min
nesota, miles from Dundee. 40 acres
under cultivation. $115 an acre. Long
time and low rate of interest. w. b.
Wayt, Sac City, Iowa. 5.2t