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New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
VEHICLE APPROVED | BY STATE. AGENT
State Board of Education Official x Likes Idea
CARTER SELLS MILK ROUTE
Has Been In Business Eleven Years
 Forcstcrs Elect oniccrs for Ensuing Tcrm-Bowiing Notcs-Bcrlin Hits.

At tire postponed meeting of the
 schooi board to bc held tonight the transportation problem will be Fthrashed out. This question has caused much discussion in town and a large crowd Ia expected to be present this evening. There is still great deal of resentment from the persons living on the Kenaington road whose chi!- dren arc obliged to walk to school. As was stated by n local resident |. this morning, the matter of transpor-
 lation in any city or town is settled
 1by the conditions surrounding it and
 by the local authorities. not the stato yofficials. He also adds that the law does not specify the distance tho children must walk. To prove this he further says that>in some small
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
SERVICE PIN GIVEN TRUMBULL WORKERS EmplOyeS of Ten or More Years
 Presented With Medal PROGRESS 'OF CONTEST
Men Needed for Atlantic Cruise Baby Conference Notes-Lecturc Held Last t>Eycnins-Brcad Takes a Drop-Otller Items of Interest.

At a meeting of the Trumbull Elec- tric company employees there was presented a service pin to all who had served with the concern for the past 10 or 1 , years. The meeting was held yesterday in accordance with an an- nouncement made recently that such awards would take place.
 An informal ceremony was held at the plant yards between the two build- ings. All the employees were allowed to witness the presentation of the medals. and the factory closed down for about an hour. The pins were made of gold and called Loyal Serv- ice" pins. The presentation was made by John H. Trumbull and Stanley s. Gwillim. A total of 52 employees re- ceived them. Of these there were 3S who had been in the plant for the past 10 years, and 14 working there for 5 years. MT. Trumbull present. ed those who had been there for 15 years, and MT. Gwiliim those for 10 years. A short talk was given by both of these officials in regard to the pres ent working force, and the apprecia- tion the factory owners feel towards them for their efforts in keeping up the standards of the plant.
 The pins presented to the em- ployees have a circle of stars with the number of stars representing the years of service. A large letter T is enclosed in a red circle.
 Those who received them for IS years service are:
 n, Benjamin, A. NJ Booth, l.. L. Brastow, c. Buys, B. w. Edwards, S. S. Gwillim, R. Harris, Geo. Joutras
 (New York office), Wm. Lewis. H. F. Peck. l. Peck. C. c. Seymour. H. Still man, Miss $. T. Wheeler.
 While those of the 10 year service arc:
 C. Andrews. F. l.. Benzon, l.. Blinn H. Broadwell. C Bronson, A. Calcineri 1 C. Certante. Geo. A. Case. F.. Distin ! George Flading (New York office), A ! J. Greener H. Griffin. F. Hiltebrand 1 F. Lefemine, R. E.. Morrill,. M. Nolan | r. Nolan, R. Norton. F. Norton. c I n. Platt tBridyeport), R. Radcliffe. c | F. Riecker. A. L.. Rogers. Miss A. NJ 1 Rider, C. F. sherman. c. s. Stock : ing, c. K. Corwin. P. Zambello. J 1 Kennedy. R Hulteneous, w. A. Gas | sidy. Francis X. Smith. J. Chuba, l Blakesley. C. Livingston, R. l.. Sey
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

from the Southington team. Hickey and Scaburgh were the stars for the local team. Manager Warner would like to arrange a series of games with some local team and issues a challenge to ari yone desiring to play.
 Berlin Bits.
 In the "45" tournament played at tho T. A. B. rooms between tho American Parer Goods team and the T. A. B.'s. the former won by a Is to I2 score last night. The score the week before was a tie.
 Miss Irene McKeon has returned to her home in kensington, on the Pennington road. after two weeks visit in Philadelphia and New York.
 Henry F.. Nimro, Of Kensington, left yesterday for Utica, N. Y.. on a busi- ness trip.
 Burton North of Berlin street has already cut several large Christmas trees which he will sell this year.
 East Berlin Items.
 A whist party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Max Sugenhime for the benefit of the St. Gabriel Sunday school. There was a large attendance.
 Miss Isabelle Lawrence is confined to her home on Main street with an attack Of the grippe.
 Six members of the Sewing Club went to New Britain "Wednesday even- ing where they were entertained at the home of Mrs. c. Olsen of Ellis street ..-..-.
 Miss Georgianna Kelsey is spending n few days in New Britain as the guest of friends.
 A whist was held at the home of Mrs. Archer Walsh and Mrs. Charles Hart "Wednesday afternoon in connec- tion with the Christmas exercises to bo held at StS. Gabr1ers.
 Miss Mabelle Barnes entertained her Sunday school at her home last even ing. Members of tho class arc making up Christmas remembrances to be dis proposed of at tho church a week from next Friday.
 Mrs. C. Clough and Mrs. J. Weth- erill have been visiting friends in New Britain.
 The social and entermtainment to be given those who helped to mako tho fair success. will be held this eve ming at Athletic hall instead Of last evening as announced. There are a large number who will he the guests of the Improvement company for the event.
 The Woodmen held a special ses- sion last evening at their rooms in Athletic hall.
 Wallace Kelsey of New Britain. for merly resident here. was visiting his | mother yesterday. John eilson, of Beckley's was vis- 1 itof in town yesterday. The board of assessors begin last | lap of their labors next week when the | abstracts will be made up. The trans l fers of property and the checking of 1 lists has been completed so that it is 1 anticipated that the grand list for this | year will be ready shortly after | lri1
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

this morning, MT. Carter said "I have
 sold the major part of my business to
 be able to devote more of my time to
 the town affairs in which 1 am inter-
 ested."
 George Carter has been a resident
 in Berlin for the na"- = $ t"ars or more
 and has always had an active inteZ
 in local activities. Tie has been infhe
 milk business for II years. starting
 with a few cows until the present day
 when he has over thirty. MT. Carter
 always aimed to please his customers
 as best he could and has made many
 friends through his milk business.
 He was elected first selectman of
 the town at the fall elections by a
 large majority. At present, he is doing
 his best to serve the tow n as it should
 be served and is well acquainted with local political conditions. Previously he has helped the town in the offices of assessor second selectman and jus tice of the peace.
 Christmas in the Schools. l Plans are rapidly being completed ! for Christmas celebrations to be held l in the local schools. At the Worthing.
 ton school the celebration will be ob- served on Wednesday afternoon of next week. A tree, with all of it's fixings will be installed on both
 floors of the building. These trees will ] be decorated by the teachers of the ' school For the past few days the | children have been bringing small ! gifts to school, which will be eN- 1 changed by each other at the party ! on Wednesday. Celebrations of this 1 nature are also being contemplated at i tho other schools.
 Forcsters' Elections. 1 At the meeting of Mattebessett 1 Lodge No. 137 Foresters' of America 1 held in their hall last evening the
 following officers were elected to serve
 for the ensuing year. Chief ranger | John Fitzsimmons; sub chief ranger. | George Skeen; recording secretary. 1 w w. Pagan; financial secretary, | James F. Corr: treasurer B. P. Moore; ] senior woodward. Edward Michaels; | junior woodward. Edward McKeon: | senior Beadle, John Sweney: junior 1 Beadle, Dominic Prata: junior past chief ranger. C. R. Wright. Dr. R. NJ. | Griswcld was again elected the court ! physician.
 Local Team Loses. | Both teams of the Worthington | Athletic club lost in the basketball games played at the town hall last | evening. The first team of the locsI | organization played the Pyramids of | New Britain and lost by a score of s3I ! to 21. The second team played the | defeated with 19 to score. Over 100 | were in attendance at the game last night.
 | Doings of the Methodists. | The December business meeting of | the Epworth League of the Kcnsington | Methodist church was held at the | church last evening. A social hour fol- ! lowed the business meeting during which time games We're played and \ Christmas carols sung. X spelling match was held between members of ] the team and grab bag was a sub feature.
 There will be rehearsal of the 1 Christmas entertainment ia the | church parlors tomorrow afternoon at i o'clock. All members participating | in the play are urged to attend this , rehearsal.
 | Bowling lenfcs. ! The Berlin ConsI ructions company l bowling team is s'ill undcfeated. Last i night they won three straight games
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Porterhouse Stk 35c lb., d 35c Ib., Round Stk 35c Vo.. Stk 22c lb., Sirloin Stk { 35c Roast 25c Eb., Shoulder .Roas Leg Lamb 35c lb., Roast Porl Fresh Shoulder 22c h., Pigs lb., Plate Beef 10c lb.. Ham lb. Specials for Saturday at Public Market.--advt.
 Pianos Victrolas, records. Pierct & Co.,, New Britain. monum ent. .-advt-
 WOOD FOR SALE--LarEe two-l
 stove lengths. SIP. %. delivered Morash, Southingt on. Tel. S
 176-13.
 WANTED-To buy 10 bushels of
 toes. Address Box 14, Herald.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

March 1-April 15-Base o| tanamo Bay and Guacanayabd Tactical, Gunnery and Engine' ercises, etc.
 April 16-24-At Guantanan April 25- passa Guatanamo Bay to homeyari
 Lecture Held.
 Judge Epaphroditus Peck fr1rf;~yaI 1p TyI, r% nnn$I,
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
THE LOWEST PRICES YET FOR TWO DAYS, FRIDAY AND SAT

towns the size of Berlin, there arc somo children who 1.-Two adistance of two and half miles and walk to school and in the same town there might be some children who live but n half milo from tho school and arc taken in vehicles provided for the purpose. e.
 George J. Merz, an agent of the state board of education, was i'll town this morning to look over the vehicle used by Charles Cinudelin and the road ho traverses. When seen in re- gard to the situation he said "I sec no reason why MT. claudeiin's vehicle is not satisfactory to the local resi- dents. It is Il closed in affair and can safely accommodate the eight children ft is required to bring to school" E. K. ShowaIter then took Mir. McrZ over the Kenstngton road in his automobile to get his approval of the children to be driven to school
 Mir. Claudelin has one child of his own that he transports as well as the others. From his place he goes to the home of MT. Rcnn where he picks m hin children. Lidia and Clara. 9o does not make another stop until he reaches the much discussed four cor ners. Here he takes in three of the RnhulOtsht ChilhfeHs 'eiiIiAS ''iSA "'N the Andrelevitch girl. This makes a total of eight children taken to school by Mir. Claudelin and this is the num- Der he is authorized to carry by the school board.
 Carter Sells Milk Route.
 First Selectman Carter. who is known about town az Berlin's milk man. recently sold the larger part Of his milk business to Edward Reinherg. Mir. Reinbere has also been milk dealer in town for several years and purchased the route or Fred Johnson, when he went out of business, last year When seen by an interviewer
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Buy your cake and candy for Sunday ut the "luanda Club sale Pariors of ConEre- gattonal church. KensuEtnu, Saturday. 2:20 to 4.3o r. M.-Adv
 FOE >AIE-Groceries. four. feed, shoes, rubbers. boots, dry goods. etc. D. s
 wegri. l2-16-dsx Picnos. Nfctrolas, records. C. l.. Pierce & Co. New Britain. Opposite monument.-advt
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

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New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

from the Southington team. Hickey and Scaburgh were the stars for the local team. Manager Warner would like to arrange a series of games with some local team and issues a challenge to ari yone desiring to play.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
THREE ARE ARRESTED
FOLLOWING AUTO AND
TROLLEY CAR SMASH

Atlanta, Ca, February "a
Frank Dunn, of 60 IL Carnegie, was
taken to Grady hospital, and Ray
Bond, of the same address, and w.
iG. Brown, of 22S West Peachtree
street, were placed under arrest Sat
urday night following trolley car
and automobile accident at West Cain
and Williams streets.
Bond and Dunn were riding n an au.
tomobile when the motor stopped and
Dunn got out CT the machine to crank
the engine. As he steppen in front of
Of the machine street car struck
the rear of the automobile causing it
to run over Dunn. An argument fol-
lowed between Bond and the conduc-
tor Of the trolley car w. G. Brown
appeared on the scene during the heat
of the argument and claimed to have
represented himself as an officer
Taking a pair Of handouts from his
pocket he is alleged to have proceed
ed to place the conductor under ar
rest. Upon the arrival of the police
officers, Brown and Bond were placed
under arrest.
Dunn was not seriously hurt and
later went to his home from the hos.
pital.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
GREEK AND WIFE HELD
FOR MURDER OF CHILD

Winston-salem, N. c., Feb "a
Nick Kosmos, Greek, and his wife,
an English woman, were arrester and
committed to Jail today for the al
legged murder of thir infant son. The
child was found dead Saturday at the
room of its parents at a local hotel.
Previous reports of cruelty led to
an investigation into the death Of the
infant. The investigation had not pro-
ceded very far when the two were
placed under arrest. It was charged
finger prints had been found an the
baby's throat.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
FALLS FROM WAGON
CRUSHED UNDER LOGS

Bremen, Ga. Feb. 23.-Mr. C. Ar
thur Golden, who lives five miles from
Bremen, was killed instantly Saturday
afternoon by falling from a wagon
|lnaded with hogs. The wagon was
sliding into ditch Mr.. Golden at.
tempted to jump over the ditch, but
fell back and the hogs rolled upon
him, killing him instantly. A hhelper
was with him. at the time of the ac-
cident.
Mr.. Golden was prominent farmer
and merchant.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
STABBED TO DEATH

Macon, Feb. 24.-Clara Leonard
Hast night stabbed Susie Griswold to
Ideath in a quarrel, the cause of which
l'she did not disclose last night when
arrested by Isheriff's Deputies Lon
Williams and J. A. Alexander. She
incarcerated in Bibb county Jail
charged with murder. Both are ne
crosses.
Coroner Lee Wages went to the
Sscene of. the killing soon after it oc-
Cured and sent the body to Hutch
gings Undertaking Company On Cotton
Iavenue where an inquest will be held
nat 11:30 o'clock this morning
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOY SHOT
FOR A REVENUE OFFICER

Johnson City, Tenn, Feb. 24.-Mis
taken for revenue officer, Nelson
/ Ferguson, a l6-year-old boy had his
chin blown almost entirely off when
he approached the door of a shack
miles east of Cranberry, N. c., Sunday
afternoon, and was fired upon by a
man named Will Hurt.
Hurt was arrested a few hours af-
terwards at his home in Cranberry by
Sheriff Garland and taken to the New,
land jail His accomplice, a man
named Lane, in the shack at the time
of the shotting, made his escape
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24

gap in mhich to fit big uar appreciate what It
means to find convenient parking.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
ESSEX HAS THESE EXCLUSIVE
LIGHT CAR ADVANTAGES

The light saving in gasoline, Oil and tires
is no longer a question of few cents daily The
difference in these items today is far greater
And of great Importance also are the light
car advantages that presentday crowded street
traffic force every buyer to consider.
The light Essex needs no unobstructed bou-
evard to make fast time safely. 1t is away quick
er 1t stops, starts, turns and picks up with
speed and ease impossible to heavier types
And it needs only limited parking space.
You who have prospected carlined curbs for
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
5,87O MILES AT MORE
THAN A MILE A MINUTE

And see how it has proved endurance. Not
only in setting the official world long distance
endurance mark of 3O37 miles in so hours. MOI
only in covering $50 miles in three tests ayerag
ing more than mile minute.
Even more important than its unequalled 2i-
hour road mark of 1861 miles, made on snowcov.
cred Iowa dountry roads, is the durability it has
shown in the hands of more than $4,000 owners, its
positive day-in-and-day.out dependable transports
ton.
The spacious interior, it's luxury finish, its
solidness are qualities none would associate with
light cars they have known.
Women like the Essex daintiness and beauty
But it is the Essex performance and endur
ance that must always be it's strongest appeal
Power for the hills, speed and endurance to which
distance is barrier alertness and prompt
pickup in crowded traffc-these qualities must
always be first
With last years experience Of two buyers
waiting for every Essex produced, it is obvious
that you must act promptly to secure early deliv-
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO
Mr.. II. D. HAMMONDS

Chattanooga, Feb. 23.-,Mr. Daniel
II. Hammond, of Cinchat, Ca, died
here last night after having his skull
and the majority of his ribs fractured
Saturday afternoon when struck by
an automobile. Mr.. Hammond was a
well known farmer.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
-FOUR WOMEN DIE in FLAMES

Lynn, Mass, Feb. 23.-Four in
mates Of the Lynn home for aged wo-
men were burned to death in an ac'
cidental fire today that destroyed the
building.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24
Essex Triumphs Confirm
1t the New Dominant Type
It's 5O-F1ours of Top Speed Endurance Mark is Un-
matched But That is Proof of Only One of the fine
Car qualities ESSEX Brings to the light Car Field

Today light car advantages challenge atten.
tion, imperatiyey. They were never so wanted.
More bulk and weight are no longer neces.
sary to finest car quality
Essex success proves that. Consider its un.
rvalled endurance feat of travelling 3O37 miles in
so hours Mark its world sales record of more
than $350OO,OOO paid for $4,000 cars in it's first
year And note how many who formerly bought
big, costly cars, now own an Essex
They find in it all the fine performance, speed,
power and reliability, for which they paid big
premiums, in their former large cars.
Moreover they find such exclusive light car
ease.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-02-24

1t is just fifty years since the me-
dical profession was opened 10 Wo'
men in Sweden.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-01
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET IN BRONWOOD ON
JUNE 18TH FOR SESSION
OF TWO DAYS.

The Terrell County Sunday School
Convention will meet in the Metho-
dist church at Bronwood on Satur-
day, June 10, and be in session two
days. Following is the program:
Saturday Morning.
Devotional Led by Mr.. Robert
Cowart, Brentwood, Ga.
Evangelism in the Sunday School,
By Rev. W. H.. Ketchum, Brentwood
The Rights of the Child. BY Miss
Daisy Magee, superintendent chill
dren's division, Georgia Sunday
School Association. Song.
Planks in the Workers Platform.
By Mrs. R. D. Webbb, general super
intendent, Georgia Sunday School
Association.
Announcements. Adjourn for din
ner.
Saturday Afternoon.
Devotional. Led by Mr.. j. L. Nc
Leod, Bronwood, Ga.
The Story and What 1t Can Do. By
Miss Daisy Magee.
Reports by county officers:
President-Prof. w. A. Wheeler,
Brentwood.
Secretary-Mrs. NJ. H, Dennis,
Herod.
Superintendent Children's Division,
Miss Helen Melton, Dawson.
President Young Peoples Division,
Mrs. C. A. Harris, Dawson.
President District No. Professor
Richardson, Parrot.
President District No. 2-Mr. ]. R.
Grier, Sasser.
President District No. 3-Rev.
Claud Bridges, Dawson
President District No. Mr.. R. j.
Minis, Dawson, Ga, Route G. Song.
Why Ten Boys Left the Sunday
School. By Mr.. R. D. Webb.
Question and discussion period. Ad-
journ.
Sunday Morning.
Devotional. Led by Rev. ]. R. Grier
Sasser, Ga.
The influence of the Sunday School
Today. By Rev. Claud Bridges, Don
jacksonville, Ga.
The Abundant Life. By Miss Daisy
Magee. Song.
A Challenge to Victory. By Mr.. R
D. Webb.
Free will offerings for support Of
the work.
Announcements and appointment
of committees.
Adjourn for dinner.
Sunday Afternoon.
Devotional. Led by Mr.. w. P. Hor
nady, Dawson, Ga.
How to Get People in Sunda,
School and Keep Them There. B,
Mr.. R. D. Webb. Song.
Music in the Sunday School. B,
Miss Daisy Magee.
Question and answer period. (EV
, erybody is requested to ask any queS
: tions they have in mind about an
phase of Sunday school work.
Reports of COMMITTEES and electio
of officers.
Time and place of next meeting
Adjourn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-01

plause followed the singing of the OPP
timistic song, "Tain't Gonna Rain
No More" When called back to the
stage they added other verses to the
same selection.
During the course of the evening
piano duets by Aubrey Lewis with
Mabel Buchanan and Lucy Mae Brim
with Josie Catherine Albrecht enter
tanned the audience. The rendition
of these selections reflected great
credit upon the music department.
A splendid crowd witnessed the
comedy, which was given for the ben
eft of the high school annual, "The
Tattler." The high school faculty,
who directed the play, are being con-
graduated upon the success of this
t final feature of a phenomenally
successful year. Miss Louise Nc
Nulty deserves especial mention for
her untiring efforts in behalf of this
entertainment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-01
THREE DEATHS OCCUR In
One FAMILY IN TEN DAYS
Mrs. Marshall Follows Mother and
Son to Grave. Stray Dog Runs
Family From House.
CHAMBLIssTON, Ga.-The dealt

CHAMBLISSTON, Ga.-The death
angel has visited the home of Mr..
Claud Marshall and taken his wife,
Mrs. Pearl Marshall. She was daugh-
ter of Mr.. Norman Sapp. Her passing
followed the death of her mother and
son, making the third death in the
family in ten days. She was buried
by the side of her little son at the
Foreman cemetery. Rev. James, of
PARROT, officiated. Tears filled the
eyes of most every one when Mr..
Marshall went up to view his wife for
the last time, as he said, ooh, must
go back home and find no one there. "
He has lost his entire family except
small baby. Many beautiful flow
ers covered the coffin. May God COM
fort the sad ones is the wish of their
many friends.
A vicious dog pushed the screen
door open and entered the home of
Mr.. T. B. Jones few nights ago and
when Mr. Buren, Jones, assisted by
Mrs. Jones tried to make him go ont
the animal made fight at them and
frightened them from the room. 1t
was shot to death by Mr.. Jones. The
first shots failed to kill the intruder
and it rushed all around the room and
painted it with blood before death en-
sued.
On the previous day on old dead
cat was found in Mr.. Jones' we'll and
caused a lot of work to get it out.
Mr.. Jones says this was not only
dog day with him, but kitten one
also.
Misses Jessie Walker, May Cham
bless and Mr.. j. W. Chambless went
to Dawson a few days ago.
Miss Susie Bruce and Miss Tansy
Hasty, of Pierce Chapel, have visited
Mrs. Claud Harrington.
Miss Lora Kenyon of Parrot has
been the delightful guest of Miss
Mary Reddick.
Miss Ollie Powell of pierce Chapel
visited her sister, Mrs Claud Herring
ton, last week. ,.
We have the goldbug on the sweet
potatoes and the fat kind on the Irish
potatoes.
Miss caves of Buchanan, Ga, has
visited her sister, Mrs. Earl West
brook.
Grandma Goodwin of Lumpkin is
visiting her niece, Mrs. Polite Daniel:
Rev. Summers of Parrot preached
to a large crowd here Sunday.