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New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
THIS MONTH DISTINGUISHED
Mir. tiroundhog Predicts Nh Early Sprins-Ecbruary Will Have Five sundays This Year.

Old Mr, Groundhog. credited hl tradition us an infalliJle weather prophet, crept Out of his hole in the woods near New Britain early this morning. looked Warily around for enemies and. seeing none.. scanapercd about upon the crusted snow for scV~ rral hours. Fearing influenza. ,la crepi back into his hUl" before noon and. according to custom, will stay there only part of the time until the snow above him is melted and spring sunshine takes the place of the cloudy weather he experienced today.
 TO the initiated. the action of Mr. Groundhog this morning is ioyfully interpreted. Had MT. Groundhog found the sun shining and seen his shadow because of it. he would i'm mediately have scampered Jack into his hole and not dare risk another peep for six weeks. For those six weeks would be cold ones. There fore. judging from the actions of Mr. Groundhog. an early spring is fore cast and the snow may be expected to disappear any time in this month of five Sundays.
 For the first time in 40 wears Feb ruar1- will have five Sundays As an offset to the JOY this news Will brIn% 10 those for whom sunday is filled with gladness. it may be noted that it contains only four paydays
 The last time a February contained five Sundays was in 1880. The next will be in 194S. This is the tenth time in 800 years this vagary of tue Christian calendar has been mani- Tested, the years with February of five Sundays from the reign O., Charles the First down to the present being: 1892, 1860. 16S&. TIPS. 115G, 11S4, 1924. 1852. 1880 and 1920.
 In addition to the five Sundays, there are two more or less generally celebrated holidays during the present month--the birthdays of Lincoln, on February 12, and of Washington, on February 22.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

''rossl"y'S orch. nt ihc G,Ih>' fair --adNt.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
ST. JOuN.s FAIR TONIGHT.
Big Annual Event Will Open in Church. Hall for One Week Run

Opening tonight the fourth annual fair of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, gives promise of being one of the milestones in the social history of the church. The affair will be held in the church hall on Newin-ton road every evening this week and on Saturday afternoon d special program for children will be followed. Suppers will be served at 6:3O Monday. Wednesday and Satur- day evenings at 6:30 Local talent will furnish the program each night of the fair. among the entertainers being the K of. C. minstrel troupe. Mayor George X. Quigley will formal lv 0per the social tonight.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
To Heal \ touui,

Take HAYES HEALING HONEY 35e. ss.#
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

Michael Lynch. especially the drills
 and games.
 Scout Executi,e Cook has been away for two days attending the New
 England conference for Scoutmen held in Hartford. There were approx imateiy 1J delegates, representing every state in New England. Friday aftern oon was devoted to a conference of executives and commissioners ir the municipal building. A banQuaL was enjoyed by all delegates and local Scoutrcen at the Hartford GOlt club on Friday evening which was given by the Hartford Scout council. Col onel Louis Cheney presided with oVer 200 Scoutmen present. The principe! speakers Of the evening were: Charles C. Lovett, New England district gov- ernor, Rotary clubs: Dr. George J. Fisher. deputy chief Scout executive, of New York: Joseph T. Brennan. New England representa- Nationa! Catholic War council: E. Ram Pr4. sad. Scontmaster. Mysore, India; T.. o. Templeton. Maine guide: H. \. Gordon. director. Bear Mountain camps.
 The Saturday program extended from s. rn. to , D. n1 in the Ha"t- lord High school building and Wa devoted 10 discussion and addresses by Professor Charles F. Smith, Co lumbia university: Rev. J. q. Murray. auxiliary bishop of Connecticut; Charles J. Bennett. state highway commissioner; Donald North, super intendent of Sockonossctt school. Rhode Island. and IT. Q. Templetcr. Maine guide.
 New Britain council was represent ed by Commissioner Ernest W. Pelton. Colonel W. ". Bu!len. troop commi,- teemau. and Scout Executive w c. ! Cook.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
CITY ITEMS

II received mems high shoes $1O, 7sse-Leland' 's.-ttdVt.
 S Kathryn iiannOn entertained Gs at d birthday party given Sat \ afternoon at her home on Wal .treet. There was dancing. fol- l by refreshments. EkIiffe Bros. will install and strate the Pyrene EXtinguisher Pr hom me.-adVt.
 |1onth's mind mass for the late \ James r. Meskill will be cele- at o'clock next Saturday Zilg at St. Joseph's church. bass of candidates will be initi-
 the. meeting of Court Friendly, IA. tom orroW evening. [Iiscount on all children's oVer- tlt BeSse Leland 's.-adVt. ktain Michael Souney of engine |lny No. ,. Fireman David Moore Edward Carlson of engine com IsSo. 7 and Fireman John Elmer the central station have been to the list of sick in the fire ment. Others in the depart = kstricken last week are Lieut. las IIincheY of engine company l and Stanley Rozanskt of the l station
 erday marked the goth anniVer- [f Victor Davis connection with fire department. It was Inc 18th anniversary of Chief EAI. Danes appointment in the kment.
 l discount on all young men $ &ats at BcsSc-I>cland' <. .--advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
BABY NAMED
 LYDIA E.
Because sier Mother Was Made We'll by Lydia E. Piakham's Vegetable
 Compound.

B-ooxlvn, N- Y.~~'I could not write all my thanks fo- your blessed nnedi-
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
G. O. P. BANQUET PLANS.

Details of the third ward rCpubii- can dinner. will be discu%Se0 at q meeting Of sub-co committee "hairm cn Friday evening of this week. The session has been called by President A. F.. COrDin of the club. T. is the rlun of inc club to hold the annual banquet in E;ardeck's hall. "Wednesday y evening. February p. Prof. Nicholas Mu1lay Butler. president of CoIum- lin university is the speaker.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

on taxing it untii my baby, glrl was porn last month ar:9 we have fad her chris tened Lydia Elizabeth. wish you to publish my letter to benafi other women who arc suffering as ! was. Mrs. KATHERINE KuREHACKER, lts6 Mall hattar Avenue, Brooklyn, N. !.
 Women who suffer from any feminine ailrnent should not lose hope until they have tried l. y5ia E. Pinkhaln' IS Vegetable Compound. =
 The many convincing testimonials constantly published in the newspapers ought to be proof enough for women !S, who suffer from those distressing Ills peculiar to their sex that Lydia 1. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound IS the medicine they need.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
LESS TAX COLLECTED.
January Receipts Do Not Equal
 Those of Last Year.

Tax collections during the month of January were less than during that month last year. They are:
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
TAX RATE CONJECTURE.
Big Jumps Arc Anticipated in View of
 Increased Estimates.

About S39575 more than the amount allowed for the fiscal year. IS being sought from the board of finance and taxation for special ap- appropriations, while an increase of $4U24J7J is found in the interest and discount item. Under the T mill tax rate S1. 1.331. 490 was allowed for all departments while the amount asked for the coming year is $2.236, 7NO.7j. an incrasc of SS99.290.13. Even if an amount equal to that of last year is cut off, those vonVerSant in city finances cannot see how the city can get along with tax rate lower than :, mills.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

Four more days, then the big ElhS' Fair.-.A0Vt.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
CORRECT VOTING LISTS.

In preparation for the city ctectir& which is tu roinv April I3. he regis tr@rS of voters will Dt: i'll &.sSIOn u room 4n2 in thr ritI buluin--. F'Iidly, February l%. i0 correct tho z0tin3 lists, The nHm2"S 0f newly made Vot- CTS will be ;G(led .4. that lime.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

Lynch's orchestra at the Elks' fair. -aGEt.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
s23.O53.27 s1S.41a.5S

As the current rate book called 1or $1,0S3.S61.49. ii will be seen that there has been collected in excess of the book $4627663. with two months remaining on the present year.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

SN-&t -S(f A@ NAAN~ @~" ~~
 .h a III $ Vegetable ICcmpound. l was lin a very bad con- ldition and had lost 1.-two babies. One bf my good friends
 kold Ire about Lydia lE. Pinkhan1's Vege- ttabla Compound and
 iafter l had taken
 Ieixht O. ten bottles + felt Ike 2 differ
 tar,t woman. kent
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
RELIEF BOARD MEETINGS.

For the purpose of hearing peti- tioners for relief from the grand list assessment. the board of relief sat today in the assessors office. Febru- ary 23 is the last day upon which application for hearing can be made. Meetings will be held February 5. 6, 10. 13 and g from to ; D. m. and every evening excepting Sunday from 1:30 to 9 o'clock.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
Farmers Reduce Wheat Acreage.

Jefferson City, Dec. I8.-The Mis-
souri, crop report, issued Saturday by
E. A. Logan and Jewell Mayes.
showed that Missouri farmers sowed
z,82o. 900 acres of wheat which is l.
10000 acres less than the seeding of
1918. and 100000 acres above the pre-
war acreage.
The report showed the condition Of
fall wheat at 90 per cent and that Il
has made a good growth in pratical-
" al sections. Reductions in acreage
in some districts were discussed, to-
,xether with danger from chinch bugs
and extent of infestation by Hessian
fly, also the acreage fertilized and
treated for smut.
The report also showed figures for
farm wages which continued to ad-
vance during the first half Of the
year, the amount and cost of fuel used
on farms. and percentage Of corr
of marketable quality, together with
the portion Of the crop now cribbed
together with county prices paid foi
husking.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that letter.
6f administration upon the estate Of
John w. Williams deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned by
the Probate Court of Bates County
Missouri, bearing date the e2nd day
OF November, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allow
ance within six months after the date
of said letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit of such es'
tate; and if such claims be not ex'
hibited within one year from the date
of granting said letters, they shall be
forever barred.
Witness my signature this 22nd day
Of November, 1920
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
Attest: Administrator
(SeaD II. f. SHEPPARD,
Sat Clerk of Probate
BY Adelne Sheppard, Deputy Clerk
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
oRDnR OF PUBLICATION

state OF Missouri County Of Bate. -.
In the Circuit Court February Term
1871. In Vacation December /, 1880.
=. c. Barger. Plaintiff
n. D. Borger, Defendant.
Now &C this day comes the Plaintiff
son. ana files her petition and ans
davit alleging. among other .thiass.
foeidsnt oe the state q 1ieDeeA.
e 10 st3srea tes
ant BE- notified BY publication that
Plaintiff has commenced Z suit against
him in this Court. the object ana gen
eral nature Of which 10 70 obtain . de
yoroe ON account OF indignities. ".
crancy and adultery and that unless
thS ssid =. d. BarZer be and appear
ct this Court. at the next term there
Court HOUSE In the City Of But.se. in
ealA ccuaty: On the first Nonaay .S @
6ssf cay Of said Terra. answer oe rleed
~ ~ Petition II said cause. the to9o
VIM e tSlSoa g eonfaossd. and 1nl6s
SS6s vt0 y reaaerol ars u.iinelvs
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

And II is further ordersl. that .
law. In The Butler weekly Times. .
newspau<r publis -, In SAID county OF
Bates, for four weeks successfully,
pub1lehod at least once . week, the
sAst insertion to he at least thirty
days before the first day 0e said next
February Term Of this Court
~ c. G. 0WARENH,
Circuit Clerk.
A true COPY from the record
Witness my hAnA. and zeal
(Soal) Of the Circuit Court Of Bates
County, this list day Of De-
Gambler, 1870.
- c. =. HWARENH
SIT Circuit Clark.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

Deceber y, 1870. In vacation.
February Term. 1921.
The Grand River Drainage District Of
Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri. a
corporation, Plaintiff
The unknown heirs consorts, devil
sees. donees, alienees, immediate;
nesne, remote, voluntary and in
voluntary grantees of J. G. Cope, de-
ceased. Defendants.
The State of Missouri to the above
named Or described Defendants, Greet
inSS:
Yon are hereby notified that an ar-
tion-has been commenced against you
in the Circuit Court of Bates County
Missouri, affecting the title to the fol
lowing described lands and tenements,
to-yit:
Sin 90 acres, being the north Six
| Co acres of the south Twelve G2)
acres of the northeast quarter of
the north west quarter of Section
Eighteen IS), in Township Forty
Two t42. of Range Thirty 600.
in Bates County. Missouri,
the object and general nature Of the
petition filed in said suit being the en-
forcement of the lien Of The Grand
River Drainage District of Cass. ana
Bates Counties, Missouri, against said
ord owner. thereof: which said action
is returnable on the first day of the
next Term of said Court, to be held at
SeuEt m4yss in the city Of nSleE
Monday. the 7th day of February, 1921,
when and where you may appear and
answer or otherwise defend such ac-
ton; otherwise, plaintiffs petition
will be taken as confessed and 1udg-
ment rendered accordingly.
c. G. SWARENS,
Circuit Clerk.
a true copy. Attest:
(SeaO G. G. SWARENS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court within and
for Bates County, Missouri. 10-4t
Allen Glenn & Son, Attorneys for
Plaintiff
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

State of Missouri. County Of Bates. So.
In Vacation Dec. 10. 1920.
In the Circuit Court Of Bates Coun-
ID. L. Clark and Charity NJ. Clark, hus-
band and wife, Plaintiffs.
Zacheus Barnett. Martha Barnett.
James S. Lightner, Alkaline I.ightner.
Hannah Francis, Hannah Francis
EXecutrix of the estate Of Thomas
Francis deceased. Adah Fitch. A. G.
pa san; Of a. Ant anese" Hoiderman,
Antonette Hedrick.e Augusta L.
Davis. G.. Holderman and the I'M
known heirs, consorts, devisees,
donees, alienees. immediate. mesne
or remote, voluntary or involuntary
grantees or assignees of each of the
said hereinbefore named defendants,
Defendants.
The State Of Missouri to the abova
named or described defendants, Greet
You are hereby notified that an ac-
tion has been commenced against you
in the CIRCUIT Court Of , the County at;c Of
ing the title to the following described
lands and tenements. to-wit:
The south half d.? Of the south.
east quarter Of section thirty-three
range thirty-three ts$), also lots
one-( "a, and two az. OF the north:
east quarter and the east half OF
lots one a. and and. two " ..Ss ca Of ,t the
a., township forty (40). range
thirty-three (33) in Bates County
and State Of Missouri:
Which said action 10 returndble on the
first day Of the next term Of said
court to be held At the court house in
the city Of Butler, in the county and
state Aforesaid on the 7th day OF Feb
ruary. 1921, when and where you may
appear andAnswer or otherwise Do.
fend such action; otherwise PLAINTIFF
petition will be taken as confessed and
Judgment rendered sccordingly:
.------ Circuit Clerk.
A true COPY from the record.
witness my hand and seal OF
(Ooal) the Circuit Court Of Bates
County. this December 10.
c. c. 0WARHfge,
1o.lt Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

Distress after eating is due to bad
disgestion. Herbine helps the diges-
tive process, clears the system of inn
purities and restores . feeling Of
vigor and buoyancy of spirits. Price,
6oc. Sold BY Travis Drug 4 1er-
camille CO. Dec.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

Deceber s, 1920. In Vacation.
February Term. 1921.
The Grand River Drainage District Of
Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri. a
corporation, Plaintiff
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
Little Fern Lacy Dead.

Fern Isabella Lazy, the two. year
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Lacy, died at the family home ~,
West Pine street Sunday evening af-
ter a several weeks. illness with on
affection of the kidneys.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
Roy Biser, of the Christian church,
were held at the home Tuesday after
noon and the little one laid to rest IN
Oak Hill cemetery.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
Baby Dies

Kenneth, the two-year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Muchmore, died
at the family home in the city Sunday
evening, December. Io, after . several
days illness with scarlet fever.
The remains were brought 70 this
city and a short burial service was
conducted by Rev. Bear Of the Adrian
church, held at Oak Hill cemetery
where interment was made.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

The entire constabulary garrison ii
Mania, P. l., has been disarmed and
placed under arrest and complaints
are being prepared for the prosecu-
ton Of seventy-eight eonstabu1ary
soldiers. who admitted participation IN
the riot Wednesday, resulting in
6eaths Of -four Americans and seven
Fd3Dfnos. 80.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

The PrussAn government has il.
sued an order to the provisional su-
thorities to employ armed forces
where necessary to compel the farm
ers to turn In the Iozo wheat yield.
which it is alleged, Is being boarded.
It is stated that . large percentage Of
the last crop has not besa. aecosneed
for. Wheat T. stili heing ratioaed
throuehout Cermanv.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23

To relieve rheumatism, sprains,
lame back, lumbago or pleurisy, Bal
lard's Snow Liniment 10 . remedy Of
eroven merit. It 10 very powerful and
5Senetrating. Three sizes, 3oc, DOC
)Snd Sr.so Der bottle. Sold by Travis
PEue Z Mercantile Co. Dec.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-23
Mrs. Chas. Kinney Dead

Clarence Kinney. of the Duvall and
Percival Trust Company, Friday
morning received q telegram convey
ing the sad news of the death of hi.
his mother, Mrs. Charles Kinney
which occurred Thursday at her home
at Santa Barbara, California, after Z
long illness.
Mrs. Kinney has many friends II
this city where she was for many
years a resident. Besides her hus
band she Is survived by five children
Clarence C., of this city; Ada, LucilIe
Harry and Ray of the home address.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-10-02
Whales Not Deep Divers.

Although 1t is common BELIEF
among sailors that whales, when they
sound" descend to enormous depths
in the ocean, and. although 1t has been
estimated that the larger whales COM
monty dive to a depth of almost two
thirds of a mile, yet member of an
antarctic expedition challenges these
statements and AYERS that about 300
feet is the maximum depth to which Il
whale can dive, says the Sun and New
York Herald. He bases his statement
partly on the fact that the fish on
which they feed and to obtain which
they are accustomed to sound, dwell
near the surface. and partly on the
fact that at the depth Of LOGO yards
or more the pressure is so great that
they could not Withstand 1t, and that
their muscular strength is not sufii-
Client to propel them into the regions
where 1t prevails.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-10-02
Translated.

"Yas'm, I'll work for you for 81 a
week eff I totes. and 81 ef DON'T"
said the understood negro girl as she
discussed prospective employment
with a housewife who had only re-
Gently moved south and to whom the
speech Of the negro was still COM
plete mystery.
"Ef she totes" she cogitated. What
on earth could that mean? 1t sounded
like the PASS word to secret society
or some other equally mystic phrase.
She decided to invite the girl to return
the next day for final decision, plan
ming in the meantime to have the pug
cling phrase translated.
AS soon as the girl departed she
sought counsel of southern friend.
who laughingly told her that the girl
meant she would work for So week
IL she was allowed to carry home food
for her family daily, or 81 without
this highly esteemed privilege.--New
York Post.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-10-02
Precious Relic for ReIms.

The Reims treasure has been en-
riched by a precious jewel Of the
ninth, or maybe the eighth century, a
generous gift Of the Empress Eugene.
says LIE Moniteur de la Bijouterie in
an article In the Jewelers. Circular.
The matter In question Is the rel
iquary of Charlemagne. a round cap
sule OF gold encircled with precious
stones. IN the middle Of which, made
out of two hollowed-out sapphires, a
piece of the true cross Is enclosed.
II was found on the neck of the
great emperor and the clergy of AK
la-Chapelle (where Charlemagne died
and was buried In S14) gave 1t in 1904
to Napoleon I. Napoleon III preserved
this magic talisman. which assured,
he said. the empire to its holder, In
his bed-chamber at the Tuileries, at
the head Of his bed.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-10-02
nature IN A RACE
Violence of Typhoon Is Almost
Beyond Belief.
Writer Wildly Describes Scene When
Great Windstorm Wrought Havoc
In Harbor Of Hong Kong
Boats Piled on Shore.

81 had been anxious to see a
typhoon," says Edwin Tarrisse. who
has spent some years in the East, land
had my wish gratified in Hong Kong
more than once. The strength of the
wind at such times is greater than one
would have thought possible. 1t whirls
ships helplessly adrift from the firm
est moorings and with sudden blast
takes away the corners Of houses and
sends projecting verandas flying
across the street.
During the night Of one gale the
residents for the most part shut them
selves closely in their houses. careful
ly securing their doors and windows,
and so remained with constant appre-
hension and dread lest the dwelling
should be swept away and themselves
be entombed in the ruins.
"Once, while the storm was at its
worst, ventured down to the Praya
to see the crowd Of Chinese boats that
had been blown inshore and piled up
in a mass of wreckage just below the
city. The sky was Of dark leaden
color, and the wind caught up the
crested waves and sent them In long.
white streaks of vapor across the
scene, through which the dismantled
ships were dimly deserted drifting
from their mornings.
1.-THE heavy, stone-faced wall Of the
Praya had given way. and the great
hod xIyoc n
upon the road. Half-blinded by the
waves as they leaped over the road
and dashed in angry foam against the
houses, and buffeted by the wind,
made slow Roadway to the east end
Of the settlement, where number OF
foreigners were attempting to rescue
two women from a small Chinese boat.
1--WE had to cling to the lamp posts
and stanchions and seek shelter
against the doorways and walls. Ad-
vantage was taken of slight lull In
the storm to fire off rockets, but these
were driven back like feathers against
the houses. Then. long lifeboats were
dragged to the pier, but the first was
broken and disabled the moment 1t
touched the water, while the second
met like fate and its gallant crew
were pitched out into the sea.
an short, every effort proved abor-
tive, and as darkness set in the I'M
happy women and their boat were re-
luctantly abandoned to their fate.
.Next morning, the whole length OF
the Praya presented scene OF wreck
age and desolation. Many of the CHI
nese, notwithstanding their shrewd-
ness In predicting storms. had been
taken quite unawares and hence the
fearful sacrifice Of life and the loss
Of property which ensued."