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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
S0UNDvIEW A, [.
 TRAVELLING FAST

The Soundview A. c. baseball nine is having one of it's best seasons on the diamond The amateurs are put ting up a fine game of ball making all opponents to keep up the pace with them. According to records compiled by Business Manager Joe Onady the Soundviews have wone IS games, lost 3 and figured in two tie contests Sixteen games were won in a row. Here's the record: Soundyiews 12; PequotS A. Soundviews II; Rangers f. Soundviews 15; Pirates 1. SoundviewS 16: Bridgeport Giants 1.
 SoITndviews 8: Lynn Stars 2. Soundviews 8; American A. A. 4. - Soundviews g.; Berkshires 4.
 SoundvieWs 9: Shamrocks '. Soundviews 6; Shamrocks 4.
 SoundviewS 6: Vikings 5-
 Soundviews "A: Arrows 10. Soundviews '; M. Y. P. c. A. 3.
 Soundviews g: KnowHons '. Soundviews IS; Bpt. Housing 5.
 Soundviews 5; White Eagles 4.
 Soundviews g; American A A. o.
 Soundviews 2; Paddock 0 (forfeit-)
 Soundviews 4 Amer. Legion 4.
 Soundviews &; Knowlton s.
 SoIlndviews '; ShamrockS 12.
 SoundviewS 8: KnowltonS II.
 Soundviews 5; Vikings '.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Big League Dust

Irving Wilhelm who has been in charge of the Phi1s since Wild Bill Donovan was deposed, has been for mally signed as manager.
 The Pirates have recalled Short stop Traynor. now playing brilliant ball for Birmingham. in the Southern League
 The Braves lost their seventh straight game to the Reds
 The Pirates were bumped again yesterday, the Dodgers welding the wiitewash brush, to 0.
 The Tanks and Washingtons clash in the only American League contest scheduled for today.
 The Detroit Tigers defeated Sagi- nav, Mich, to 4. in an exhibition game.
 HoMocher trapped out a homer for the Cubs, but the Giants won.
 Ray Grimes got a single and a pair of sacrifices in three trips to the plate for the Cubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
SPORT SNAPSHOTS

LONDON 100000 persons attended Saturdays football games, the receipts totaling s145,000.
 MIDDLETOWN-C P. Bate man, of SomerviIle, N. J., has been named as Wesleyan baseball coach for next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
NEWSIES TO PLAY

The Evening Star baseball team, composed of newsboyS will hook up .~with the Hillside Jrs. for the cham pionship of the city in the 12-14 year old class, at the Hillside Home d1a- s mond Thursday evening. The news boys will attempt to break the win
 ming streak of the Hillsides.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
EAGLES BOOKED

The Y. Eagles who have won 16 successive games and have yet to lose, will play the Stratford AU-Stars Sunday afternoon at Paradise Green The Eagles are anxious to hear from other 1915 year old teams in the city for future bookings. Answer through Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
BROWN DERBY HOSPITAL
 BULLETIN

BROWN DERBY HOSPITAL
 BULLETIN.
 McCann-DiSConsoI
 cIEaughEin-Charley horse. lIoftuS-Dis1ocated arm.
 Martin-Pocr leg.
 Joe Smith-Dama%ed digit. Hank LeaSure-Cussing himself Buck Iai-Muffitis and bootIegging. Ball FanS-Leery.
 Secretary Jimmy KeIIy-Sliding grouch.
 Wen catch 'em all yet,'' was Jack Macks reply to a fan who asked about Worcester's chances to win the pennant after yesterdays game.
 We have our brilliant Westy Kingdom at shortstop, but Bobby Murray, Of the Boosters. is also pulling off some fielding stunts that glisten.
 If that proposed series between the Brown Derbies and a team of Bridge port players performing on other Eastern League teams comes to a head the game should provoke keen interest. The an-Bridgeport com bination could be picked from the following players: George Mosher,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Standing of Teams.

Today'S Games. St. Louis at Philadelphia CD. Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30

NEwPORT-Mrs.M May Sutton Bum dy and Mrs. Howard G. Cushing will today meet Mrs. L. R. Williams and Miss Eleanor Goss today in the ten his finals
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30

Jess Willard has started training in Kansas. He weighs 265 pounds, and expects to reduce to 23S. He does not say when he expects to reach the 23S notch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Major Leagues
AMERICAN. Standing of Teams.

Today's Games. None scheduled.
 NATIONAL.
 Yesterdays Scores. New York 8. Chicago '. Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 0. Cincinnati 10. Boston 4. St Louis-Phi1ade adelphia (postponed, rain).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Standing of Teams.

NEW YORK-Ethelda Bleibtrey outswam 23 big and little champions at F miles in record time-56 min uteS and 27 seconds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Hooks And Jabs
By CHICK CREATION.

It was humping day at the Bryan Downey camp yesterday, where he is getting in condition for his return match with Johnny Wilson.
 Down at Manhasset, L. l., Wilson had his first workout since he came to New York from Boston last Sat urday. He boxed four rounds each with Ned O'F1anagan and Paddy Flynn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30

There's another champion in town. He is Joe Miller, lightweight title holder of California He is willing to fight Leonard or Joe Benjamin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Eastern League

Games Tomorrow. Albany at Bridgeport New Haven at Waterbury. Worcester at Springfield. Hartford at Pittsfield-
 Today'S Games. Albany at Bridgeport. New Haven at Waterbury. Worcester at Springfield. Hartford at Pittsfield-
 Scores Yesterday. Worcester 4, Bridgeport 2. Albany 9, Hartford '. Waterbury 5, Springfield 4. New Haven 4, Pittsheld 3, (f1rs' game.) Pittsfleld 2, New Haven $, (secon6 game.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30

Mike McTgue, who meets Panama Joe Cans, weighed in at 15S pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Worcester Wins In Ninth

Worcester Wins n Ninth
 of singles by Belanger and King Conway double need two and for the Boosters the final round The Derbes outbaed unable to bunch their hits off locals negotiated healthy punches they only i
 The locals did the sixth Thoe ineld hit by Iase and Emmerch single to right two
 Agnew Still Among the Missing
 McCann is still a loss to understand news failure to report The former Senator due to show Worcester Saturday. Gene Martin who has been of the with le covered right garden yesterday while Buck Tai esaYed to left field the Oriental having tough time of it.
 forced to patchedup lineup until Agnew ports Jimmy Mclaughlin is out of action owing injured walking but Rodriguez third base to perfection be made at the dizzy Smith is also giving satisfaction at first base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-30
Albanys Tackle
 Sliding Derbies
 in 3-Days Stand
By GEORGE E.. FIRSTBROOK

Feeling taking the of their with the Hartford Senator's Paddy OConnor reuvenated AL bany team is here for soourn of three days This is Clar Lane" the Newfield Park thrown to the kiddies bumper crowd of youngsters started early their to the ball park the Abanans perform.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
Rose Bryant in Musicale
 Under AuspiceS of Y. w

Tickets are selling fast for the re- ,cital on november 8 to be given at the South church by Rose Bryant, con tralto and Dr. Clarence Dickinson, 'organist of New York. There are over 200 tickets left, so that all music lovers may be able to hear both of these noted musicians.
 Mrs. Howard Parsons is chairman of the ticket committee and they may be obtained through her or at the office of the Y. w. c. A. on Hunger ford Court The program will be an nounced in a few days. Songs will be given by Miss Bryant with both piano and organ accompaniment and will be of interest to all singers.
 A second class in Arts and Crafts will be started Monday evening ot next week from zoo to 9:OO o'clock There is also a plan afopt to have a sewing club in the near future for girls who want. to learn how to dc plain sewing and to use a sewing ma chine. Applications are now being re- ceived for this club by Miss Roby All girls are invited, whether members of the association OF not. = A
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
AUTO RAGE IN Y
 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Cars Enroute to Springfield Range From FliVers to JitneyS

An automobile race between var ious teams of the Y. M. c. A. mem- bership campaign, represented on q large chart, is the unique manner in which the association officials are re- cordtng the progress of the campaign. The chart is mounted on a stand in the lobby on the ''Y' and is checked up each day.
 The system in detail is drawn to represent a map of a highway be- tween New Britain and Springfield. There are six teams in the contest and each team is represented by one au- tomobile in the race. Perpendicular lines indicate new members and large red circles show the towns and cities along the route. AS the team brings in a member, the auto Is moved ahead to the next line.
 The cities and towns indicated are in their order-New Britain being the starting point-Newlngton, Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Warehouse Point, Thompsonvi1le, Long Meadow, Springfield. Shortly before noon to- day, w. H. Van Opens car and Hen ry Hastings car has passed Newington at full speed and were three-quarters of the way to Hartford with seven passengers each on board; T. l.. Weed appeared to be driving jitney bus load of 15 people and vas breaking all speed limits. When last heard of he had shot through Windsor in cloud of dust and was just entering Windsor Locks. New tires and re- serve supply of gas were ordered by telegram to Springfield and he claimed to have protection" as far as traffic COTS were concerned. A wireless mes sage to General Secretary Barnes, away back 1n New Britain said MT Weed has no fears of a blowout before reaching Springfield.
 Gustave Winger and Fred Bacon were held up by a freight train on the railroad crossing just outside of the city and at last reports were just entering Newington with four pas- sengers aboard. G. E. Root who was delayed at the start waiting for pas sengers, and finally got away with two people on his car, has just turned into the Meriden and Hartford turnpike but was gathering speed as he trav- eled.
 The list of new members and re- newals received to date is as follows: Logan Page, Rudolph Robinson, Arthur L. Rothfeder, Ralph Strick- land, Harry Milkowitz, Irving I. Rach- lin, Lester Backus. Warner Johnson George A. Mclean, Hillard A. Proc | tor, w. A. C1auson, Hjalmar Paulson R. B. Britton, Paul Schneider, Johr Schariff, A. s. Petrauskas, Robert W Morrissey, E. B. Moore. Anthony Bor. selle, Edward Willametz, c. H. Cur. tis, David Nair, T. M. Go1dstein, Mich ael Gordon, James F. Fitzgerald, Dr John s. Irwin, Satoor Moweessian.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
RAISE IMPROVEMENT FUND
Wooster Street Community Society Holds Halloween Whist and Dance at Quartet Club Bungalow.

at Quartet Club Bungalow.
 The Wooster Street Community so- ciety held a pleasant Halloe'en dance and whist last evening at the Quar- tet club bungalow. The purpose of the dance was to raise a sufficient amount to pay for covering the cross walks with crushed stone. The fol- lowing committees were in charge of the arrangements:
 General-Wyman Johnson, chair man: Misses Florence James, Julie Ffillstrand, Emma Enderson and Emil VogeI.
 Decorations-walte Williams and Joseph Taylor.
 Punch--Mrs. Grace vogel and Mrs.
 Ice Cream-Misses Estelle and Flor ence James.
 Pumpkin Pie and Doughnuts-Mrs. George Gearhart andt Mrs. G. F. Brown.
 Coffee-Mrs. George Greatorex and Mrs. F. H. Lampson. Whist-Mrs. Patrick Ringrose. Music for the dance was furnished by Lynch's orchestra. The whist prizes were won by Harry Smith and Miss Alice Ringrose. The hall was taste fully decorated with autumn leaves cornstalks, chinese lanterns and pumpkins.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
RED GROSS ROLL GALL
 FROM NOVEMBER ll-24
(Continued from First Page.)

are in need of a little substantial show of gratitude.
 The membership fee will remain at $1.o0, as has been the case in the past.
 During the last year 2,397 Ameri- can Red Cross chapters, in as many communities, carried on organized work for the service and ex-service men of the American army and navy and their families.
 On July 1, 1921, there were 11,69O men under medical and surgical care in army and navy hospitals and posts. Tn these establishments were 28O Red Cross workers who made a average of 83,095 service visits each month during the year.
 In 1892 United States public health service, contract and govern ment hospitals and soldiers homes there were 26,300 disabled ex-service men. In these establishments AS Red Cross workers rendered the same aid given the patients while they were in active service.
 See 129,215 Men Monthly.
 Every month during the last year the American Red Cross has been in l U ex-servce men and their families.
 It rendered home service every service costing $100,000,000 a year of the peace-time army and navy.
 It made 32,495 loans of money to men entering federal vocational train ing, pending the arrival of their com pensation checks.
 For the veterans of the world war a r,,n r ;c service costing $1O,O00,0O0 g. year. ship fees paid to the Red Cross dur ing the last roll call.
 Sunday, November 13, has been set aside as National Red Cross day and it is, expected to have special Red that day. The following letter to the ministers of all the city churches has been sent out by the committee: The fifth Red Cross roll call will be conducted in New Britain from No- vember 11th to November 25th (Armistice day to Thanksgiving day. ) designated Sunday, November 18th, as Red Cross Sunday. It is the earnest | desire of the local committee in charge of the roll call that the clergy of New Britain observe Sunday, November 18th, as Red Cross Sunday in their various churches.
 Your cooperation in the form o1 a special Red Cross service on Sunday I morning would be most helpful. If il Is possible for you to arrange such g service, we should like to mel<e special announcement of the fact in our space | in the local newSDanerS
 An early reply would be appreciat- | ed.
 Fifth Red Cross Roll Call
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
Vancouver ClOudburst
 Takes Toll in Lives

Vancouver, B. C., Oct. 29.-Many lives are feared to have been lost and scores injured by a cloudburst which flooded and partially swept away the town of Britannia Beach, B. C., last night, according to advices received aere today. Physiciarfs and nurses left for the scene of the disaster in a special steamer. Reports today saia that the town had virtually been cut Tn two by a stream of water which dashed down a mountainside, sweep ing numerous buildings to the beach. Brittania Beach is mining town with a population of 1,500, situated en mountain, Is miles from here, on Howe Sound. ss
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
Victor Polndexter to
 Wed Miss Ruth McMillan

Miss Ruth Elizabeth McMillan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dugald Mo Milan of 49 Forest street, will be married this evening at 6:30 o'clock to Victor Poindexter of ITO North Beacon street, Hartford. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride Wright Poindexter, brother of the Trinity M ethcdist church will officiate. Wright Pindexter, a, brother of the groom will act as best man. while the Johnson. a sister of the bride.
 matron or honor will be Mrs Maurice
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
CITY ITEMS

The Hupmobile today is lower than it has been the past four years. The touring at $1360.00. Sedan at $2295.0O delivered here.-advt.
 Hallowe'e en dance and Mardi Gras. with Wittstein's Novelty Orchestra at State, Armory, Monday eve.-advt.
 Hallowe' en dance and Mardi Gras, with Wittstein's Novelty Orchestra at State Armory, Monday eve.-advt.
 Buy an honest car, the Hupmobile. -advt.
 Miss Ruth R. Snowden, graduate nurse at St. Luke's hospital, New York, bas been chosen as the success sor of Miss Clare Maxwell as head nurse at the New Britain general hos pital. The change becomes effective ne,ct Tuesday.
 Our "up to the minute" Dry Clean ing and Dyes plant will assist you in house cleaning. call us up, 1323-3- S3 W. Main street. N. B. D. c. Corp advt.
 Sec you tonight at Danceland.-advt. victrolas and Records. Henry Morans. -advt-
 The speakers committee, of the John Barry council. "A. A. R. I. R. an- nounce that Rev. Michael Martin of St. Joseph's parish, Meriden, will speak Thursday night, November 3, at the lecture at Judd's hall,
 Do not buy car at a glance. in- uuire, ind out which ear has lived the longest, the veteran Hupmobile.- advt.
 Miss Gertrude M. Hine. eacher of pianoforte playing. Hillside Place. Phone 73e.-advt.
 Be at Danceland tonight-advt.
 The promoters of the popular Fri day night dances. will give a Hallow- cen dance and Mardi Gras, with Witt stein's novelty orchestra of New Haven at the State Armory Monday evening. -advt-
 George c Atwell, . former resident, now living in Stafford, N. H.. is visit ing here. He is secretary of the New Hampshire Audubon society.
 Farrar-Kreisler-R -Rachmaninoff Sea- ron Tickets at Morans' 365 Main St. -advt.
 Big night tonight at Danceland.- advt.
 Choice Assortment of fancy candies Notices & Favors. McEnroe's, West Main street. Try our chocolate peanut clusters, Filberts or molasses chips . advt.
 Ladies will find printed direction: and assorted colored twine to make the new shopping bags at H. L. Mills Hardware store, 33 Main street-advt
 Cheaper on insurance, more miles on gas, less repair expenses, less uset cars for sale. Why? because it i, built right, the Hupmobile.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
CLOSING OF MISSION.
Mems Services to be Closed at St
 Mary's Tomorrow Night

The mission at St Mary's church under the charge of the Oblate mis- sionaries of Washington, D. C., will be brought to close tomorrow eve ming. At the services last night, an- other big crowd listened to an inter- esting sermon by Rev. J. McCs rtin.
 Father Mahan, during the instr1lc- tion period. announced the plans for the closing of the mems mission at 1880 o'clock tomorrow night. The service will be opened with the rosary, followed by sermon, There will be renewal of the ebaptismal vows, bene- dlction and the Papal blessing. Each man in the congregation will hold A lighted candle during the latter part of tho service. Special exercises for the children of the parish were held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
Deaths and Funerals.
Miss Helen Crane.

The funeral of Miss Helen Crane was held at o'clock this morning at St. Andrews Lithuanian church. Rev. Edward Grikis was the celebrant of solemn requiem high mass. Rev. Patrick Daily, was deacon, and Rev. Thomas Laden, was sub-deacon. The pallbearers were Samuel Valentine Edward Christoff, August Valentine Lawrence Hennessey, William Crane and Joseph Valentine. Rev. Edward V. Grikis conducted the committal service at the grave in St. Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish most sincerely to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy. shown us during, the illness and bereavement of our be- loved daughter and sister. We wish especially to thank the Cylinder Lock room and Lock Room No. of F. & F. Corbin and Inspecting Dept. of North and Judd.
 MIR. AND MRS. JOHN CRANE
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
AUTO IS DAMAGED.

An automobile belonging to the Kelly Springfield Tire company, driv- en by John H. Hallin of Prospect street. a salesman of the company, was damaged this afternoon, when it struck against an electric light pole at the corner of East Main and Center street. The wet pavement caused the car to skid into the pole.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
PRAISES LOCAn CHAMBER.

That the New Britain Chamber of Commerce stood foremost in being wide awake and on the job, and stood ahead of any city in the state of Con- necticut in being prepared for a rail- road strike, is the statement made by officials of the State Chamber of c Con.m merce. Tn letter received to- day by Raymond o. Hughes, this as- sertion is made by Dudley Harmon assistant to the president of the state association.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
FOCH LIKES TOBACCO.

Washington, Oct. 29. (By Asso- ciated Press) Marshal Foch who is known as an inveterate pipe smoker, before boarding the steamship Paris for his trip to America made sure that a sufficient amount of his favor ite French tobacco was on board. One of his military aides has it in charge, 25 pounds of it.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
SEIZE TWO STILLS
Sergeant Hart and Vice Squad Locate Three HOotch Making Outfits on Seymour Street Today.

Sergeant William c. Hart, assisted by Policemen Patrick O'Mara and Thomas Feeney made 2. raid or two houses on Seymour street tbis morning and confscated three stills. which were brought to the police station William Regalis of 15 Seymour street, is the alleged owEer of two stills found On those premises. Joseph Brodnus of 22 Seymour street. is the supposed owner of the other one. About three gall Ions of supposed whiskey and about 20 gallons of mash were also seized Neither Regalis or Brodilus were at home when the police swooped down on their homes. Sergeant Hart said this afternoon that moro arrests would be made later in the day.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
HALLOWEEN PARTY

There; will be a Halloween party held this evening at the home of Fred Ems worth of l2O Wallace street. Hallow- cen games will be, indulged in with a pie eating contest as the feature. An award of $5 and $2.5O will be given for the fastest eater.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
TRIAL DATES ASSIGNED.

Trial dates were assigned in the city court session this afternoon at follows: Bernard Cunningham against Charles Podhaski, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock; Lawyer Henry F. Roche for the plaintiff, Lawyer M. A. Sex ton for the defendant. Sargis Isaacs against Baba Pera, Wednesday morn ing at 10 o'clock; Lawyer M D. Sake for the plaintiff, Lawyer J. G. Woods for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
LUNCHEON TO. DELEGATES

The New Britain Rotary club has issued an invitation to the delegates coming here from other cities to the State Sunday School convention, to attend the regular Rotary Club luncheon at noon on Thursday of i. next week. which will be tn, closing " of the convention. The luncheon
 te served at The Elks' club.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
EYES OF FOOTBALL
 FANS WATCH GAMES
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time this year. Both teams were in good form for lively battle. Over cast skies this morning did not augur well for the comfort of spectators at the game.
 Five thousand boys will be guests of the Yale management this after noon. The lads make the most of this yearly invitation by vociferous cheering for their home team. An other annual feature today is the ap- pearance of the burlesquers, the "whiffenpoofs'' who will entertain the crowd between the halves. .+
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
EVELYN RECOyERS.
Notorious New Workers Attempt at
 Suicide Is Not Successful.

New York, Oct. 29.-Evelyn Nesbit was reported today almost wholly re- covered from the effects of an over day when a city marshal began to move furniture from her tea room and apartment in West sgd street. The former wife of Harry K. Thaw. Who later married and was divorced from Jack Clifford dancer, became hysterical when her efforts to ob- tain funds to pay her overdue rent failed, and swallowed Is grains of the drug.
 Gardens in Japan are laid out so as to suggest famous scenes in Japanese
New Britain herald., 1921-10-29
George A Hooker. A

The funeral of the late George A Hooker was held from his late home at 126 Camp street this afternoon. Rev. Henry w. Maier, of the First Congregational church, was in charge. Interment was in the West Lane cemetery, Berlin. Honorary pail bearers were MT. Cole, Charles Norton. Monroe Mover and MT Bence. Active. pail bearers were Dr. William R. Foley, Messrs. Hart, Law renee, filling, White and Frank Mor- gan.