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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-01
NOTICE.

By virtue of an execution to me d.
rected, signed and issued, | viii sell
at public auction at the public sign
post, Friday December 2nd, 1921, at
o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy
the execution and my fees thereon,
the following property, to wit
Sale to take place at Bagdigian's
Farm, Stanley Quarter, New Britain,
Conn.
II COWS, l bull, 2 horses.
Dated at New Britain, Conn, this
25th day of November 1921.
Attest: FRED Wrinkle,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-01

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TO RENT-6 room tenement, first door;
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TO RENT OR FOR SAIE-6 room, beauti-
full bungalow; all improvements. Easy
terms. Call Pip or inquire IS Stratford
Road, Belredere. ll-3O-3dX
TO RENT-Tenement, 5 rooms, 3rd floor
all improvements at $50 East St L. L.
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TO RENT OR FOR SALE--6 room, beauti-
full bungalow ;all improvements. Easy
terms. Call PIP or inquire 10 Bradley ST.
ll-3Q-3dX
TO RENT-Four room encment end floor,
modern improvements. Large yard, front
and back entrance Tel 2333-3 13T Glen
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TO RENT-Four rooms at 226 Hartford Ave
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TO RENT-Fiye room tenement, new house
modern improvements L, p French GGG
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-01
S5,O0O,OOO For Missionary
Work Is Expected

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-Bishops Of
the Methodist Episcopal church from
all sections of the United States were
gathered here today for the meeting
of the board of home missions Dur
ing the two day session appropriations
of more than 100000 will be made
for missionary work under the juris-
diction of the home missions board.
These appropriations are not for use
in the foreign field which is under the
Jurisdiction of a second board with
headquarters in New York.
First electric railway was installed
at Berlin In 1879.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-01

Thirty-three thousand forest fires
covering 100000 acres Of timber
land, cost the United States about
$50, 000,0 900 annually.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-01
FOUND

FOUND - That II Arcade studio Photo
graphs make 2 ideal Christmas gifts.
We take photographs in any weather,
also evenings. Arcade Studio. 11-30-3dx
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

Rev. H. F. Woodin, D. D., will conduct
the chapel service at the Retreat Sunday
afternoon at } o'clock.
Services will be resumed in the Unita-
rian parish house next Sunday. with
preaching by the pastor.
All boys who would like to go for a hike
with Rev. DIR. Herbert L. Woodin are
asked to meet at the parsonage on Putney
road at $50 o'clock tomorrow morning
with lunch. --
Another very successful rehearsal of
| Happy Valley, Brattleboro's 1921 Frolic,
was held in the Unitarian parish house
last night with an even larger attendance
| than on Wednesday night. \ very impor-
| tant rehearsal will be held tonight at $50
in the parish house.
| The Junior Workers of the Universal
list Sunday school were entertained pleas
antly one evening recently in the home of
| Mrs. Leon |. Leader. The entire Sunday
school held an enjoyable picnic at Cream
| cry flats Saturday with a good attend
ance. E.-.
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent assoc
citation met last evening at the farm of
Henry L. Whitney, sr., fer a corn husk-
ing. About 80 members and their friends
were present and several bushels of corn
We're husked and a jolly social time was
enjoyed. Following the husking there
was dancing in the barn to victrola music
| Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Kerr Boyce Upper of Brookline.
Mass, a World Wide Guild worker, will
speak to the girls of the First Baptist
church this afternoon the juniors gather
| ing at 4.30 o'clock and the World Wide
Guild holding banquet at g o'clock.
| Mrs. Upper also will speak at the
church prayer meeting this evening at
7.30 o'clock.
L. w. Jackman, representative of the
Strout Farm agency, has recently sold the
following property: William Fairbanks
of Detroit, Mich, has bought the Mrs.
AIather V. Plimpton farm in South Wards
boro; Fred NyStrOm of Hartford, Conn,
has bought the Elmer Z. Goodnow farm
in Brookline: ]. w. Arethar of New
Rochelle, \. Y, has bought the Abram NJ.
Patterson farm in Guilford.
Rev. James VI. Gage of Boston, secre-
tary of the Boston area of the Methodist
Centenary movement. will give centen-
airy lecture in the First Methodist church
of BrattlebOro Sunday evening at $50
o'clock. 1t will be illustrated by stere-
opticon views. DIR. Gage will tell what
the centenary has done and what it pur-
poses TO do. He will have charge of the
communion service following the morning
preaching service.
Brattleboro chapter, Daughters of the
american IAtNplutitH. Will EOiu ltS UfSI
meeting after the vacation days in the
Unitarian parish house Tuesday after
noon at ; o'clock. The day will be OBJ
served as Constitution day in accordance
with the proclamation of the president
general Mrs. Charles T Akcley will read
n paper on the constitution. Mrs. Henry
II. Brown win give Il historical story Of
interest in Windham county. telling the
story of the tragedy on Stratton mountains
in 1921 when Mrs. Harrison Gray Blake
persisted from cold after removing some of
her garments to protect her baby girl.
The program also will include music, and
tea will be served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
PUTNEYs OLD HOME DAY.
Residents and Former Residents OF
Village Gather for First Time.

1
Putney was favored with good weather
for her first old home celebration, which
| drew a large crowd yesterday. The morn
ing's program began at 10 with parade
led by the Brattleboro Military band,
Miss Anna b. Fish of Boston. mounted
on horse, acting as marshal. First
prize went to the American Legion and
the second prize to the Owl mill float,
driven by Mrs. Edward Glynn. The pa
rade was followed by athletic sports and
exhibits in town hall
clambake was opened at /.
In place of the address scheduled for
) D. m the band gave concert. The aft
ernoon was a general season of reunions
and "reminiscences. \ home talent play,
Red Acre Farm, was given at =, the east
being made up of Frank Burdett, Louis
Burdett, Mrs. Harold Bugbee, Miss Jesse
.O'Connor, Ray Burkman. Mrs. Edward
Phillips. a. M. Corser, Miss Edith Bug
bee. Following the play was dance
until 1. with music by a Brattleboro or
chestra. Arrangements were i'll the
hands of the Grange. 4. =. Bryant had
charge of the sports 4. NJ. Corser was
chairman of the program.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Sept. IL, by Rev. Clark
t. Brownell, ID. d., Robert E. Pearson of
Brattleboro and Miss Helen L. Books Of
Newfane.
In Westminster West Sept 10. by Rev.
Walter r. Curtis, Albert S. Watermond
and Miss Viola H. Leach, both of West
minister.
In Windham Sept. IL, by Paul P
Jones, justice of the peace. Edward
Fontaine and Ruth Mabel Giles, boil
of Windham
I'm Lima. n. Y, Sept s, by Rev. A.
G. Slaght of Rochester, n Y, Enrol Will
cult Richardson of Brattleboro and Miss
Lucia May Hamilton of Lima
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Sept. 10, son, George
Durham, TO Harold W. and Evelyn
lDunham( Mason.
In Newfane. Sept. 10. a daughter.
to Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Perry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
DUMMERSTOS HILL

Mr. and Mrs Miller of South Hadley
are occupying Pine cottage at the lake
ID. NJ. Stockwell and Dr. Howard Ba
kcr of South Hadley are spending two
weeks at Ramp kozy, at the lake.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16
DEATHS.

In Wardsboro, Sept 10, Ellis c
Wilder. 40.
In West Dummerston, Sept. ii, Syl
venus Kelley. 81.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16

Signor Nitti, Italys ex-premier. habit
ually smokes 40 cigarettes and 10 cigars
a day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16

There will be an Old Folks dance nj
Odd Fellows Temple Friday evening Sept
16. Come and have good time. 16G-16!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-09-16

The highest spire in the world is that
of I'm cathedral, which is $50 feet in
height.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
NEW BUS LINE
FOR MARKS SUB
Whiting Commercial Club
Induces Hammond Man
to Start Service

WHITING, Ind, Jan. i7.-Throush
the influence OF the Whiting CONNER
cial Club bus line has been estab-
lished between Whiting and the Marks
subdivision. An agreement was
brought abopt through the club with
Willis Buch OF Hammond for rcli-
able bus line.
Two waiting tooms have been ar
ranged for IN Whiting. one in Ciarnb-
inis fruit store and the other at the
Olympia Candy Kitchen, but the bus
may really be stopped anywhere along
the street This will give the people
OF this subdivision an opportunity to
not only come to Whiting to do their
shopping but an opportunity 10 at
tend the Whiting shows and many Of
our other social diversions
The schedule to be maintained is as
follows:
Leave Marks-s.ao a. m: 1900 a. m.
1900 a. M; $50 p. m; $50 p rn.. s:5o
p. m.
Leaves whitins-9:so a. m. 11.se
a. m; 1880 ?. m; 4.ao p. M 500 p. m.
1000 ,. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
BOARDER STIRS UP
SOME TROUBLE HERE
Husband is Not at All Salts
fed, According to Divorce
Complaint

Because his wife preferred to make
rooner and boarder out of him while
she devoted her attentions to another
man who was staying at the home,
Henry c. Mains. of Hammond has filed
suit for divorce from Louisa Mains.
Mrs Bfehns lives at ESQ State st.
The complaint fled by attorney E. G.
.Sproat In the Homnand superior court
gtatas that they were married in 1899
and lived together until October |, 1920
ION &he iatter date Mains says that his
wife informed him that she was through
with him. She told him he could stay
around the house as d roo1ner and
boarder but he would have nothing TO
say in regard TO the management OF the
place
Mains says that q boarder, ore J.
3. Csllighan. had been taking over his
wife's affections. She is alleged to have
gone to Chicago. Coney Island and
BurnhaT1 with him and he further says
that one day when he returned home un-
expectedly he found Mrs. Mains III
CalIighan's bed. He claims TO have ar
sued with her trying to persuade her to
mend her ways but she continues to
keep up her nightly prowl" He asks
for the custody of their &on.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
WILL LOOK AFTER
RIMBACH INTERESTS
VIM. Love Returns From,
Valuable Business Exper-
ience to Assume Burdens

Failing health and ad ,ancius age
has finally forced Jacob Rimbach. ono
of Hammond's heaviest property hold
ers to shift 20 younger shoulders part
of the responsibilities which he has
hitherto offended TO himself
William NJ. Love, who married Miss
Emma Champaign . granddaughter Of
Mr.. Rimbach. has been called to Ham
mond to act as right hand man in
spervising the properties.
Mr.. Love until six years age was 2
resident OF Hammond. Ter nine. years
he was employed in vasious capacities
in the Frank S. Betz plant From
Hammond he went TO Chicago where
he was connected with the De Laval
Separator company, for two years. He
then accepted a position as credit su-
peryisor in the New York city Office OF
Armour and Company. After two years
with Armour he resigned and went to
Baltimore where during the last year
he has been assistant general credit
manager Of the Crown Cork & seal
company. HIS bushes strainins viii
be especially valuable in helping him
carry out the duties Of his ne's posi-
tion During his residences ia Ham-
moud Nh. Love was active in real
estate work and erected a number OF
tigh class dwelling houses in the south
part - the etty-
The Loves arc at present making
their home al - Sibley street. but ex-
pect 10 build . home Of their opn
il, the spring. Mr.. Love VIII have of-
fees n room e in the Rimbaea build
ng.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
PUT SCREWS ON
HIGH PERCENT
BEER MAKING

WASHINGTON, Jan. l7.-Vendors Of
high per- cent beer whose permits have
ben suspended. have slight chance of
continuing operations. it was onnouno.d
at the prohibition bureau today.
Prohibition Commissioner hrsTner,
eager to- cut down beer manufacturing
permits 20 the low est possible figure
has decided that only the most convinc-
ing proof of the innoce1sce OF the beer
plant oSsrsers can effect d chance in the
recommendation Of field agente,
Inves7 tgations aimee5 at wedding out
permit holders who have been manu-
featuring and selling. beer of a higher
alcoholic. per cent them ope-half Of one
per cent. are still on and, probably VIII
not be finished for week or more.
But suffksient evidence already has been
gathered TO show Commissioner Kramer
that too. great latitude has been given
the beer makers. part of it due to the
lapses of dry officers, now under sua-
picion.
The Enquiry into the alleged Illicit
beer traffic, involves principally the
breweries of Pennsylvania, though a
number of plants in other states arc
abeing investigated, for alleged viola
tions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
GIRL IN
TAX|CAB
IS INJURED
Whiting Man Drives in Front
Of {. ]. & {. Switch
Engine

Two more railroad crossing acci-
dents were addei to Hsmmonds list
Saturday afternoon in which a Whit
ing man and Hammond girl were in
jured. neither fatally.
Miss Catherine Davis, s59 Summer
street, Hammond, was riding north on
Columbia avenue, Ia a taxicsb driven
by John Grzechulsli. 235 155th street,
West Hammond. As tho car approach
ed the Nickel Plate tracks. the driver
failed TO note the rapid approach of an
engine and caDooss and drove directly
in front OF II.
The automobile vas struck and
rendered a total wreck. and that the
inmates escaped with their lives Is
considered miraculous. Grzechulski
was uniniured while Miss Davis was
badly bruised and received some cuts.
She was taken to st. Margaret's hos
pital where she has practically recov-
cred from the affair and it is thought
she will be able to return home soon.
George Homer who lives on John
street in Whiting was the victim Of
the second accident which occurred at
the railroad crossing at Calumet ave-
nue. and 15oth street. Homer drove in
front Of an Z. ;. & Z. switch engine
but fortunately tae engineer was able
to stop quickly. The automobile was
badly damaged and Homer was some
what bruised UP. He received medical
attention at St. Margaret's hospital
and then returned 10 his home in Whit
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
BELIEVE NEGROES
FIGURED IN HOLDUP
Hammond Man is Held up
at Holman Street Bridge
Over Calumet

Two negroes believed to have figured
in several holdups in Hammond recently
We're arrested Sunday evening and are
being held by the police. They are
James Payton and George Wooderd who
have been staying at the state Line
Hotel.
Peter Katz. S6s Holman St, was held
up by Two negroes yesterday evening
at o'clock at the Holman St. bridge
One Of the men seized Katz clapped his
hand over his eyes and began beating
him. The other man went through the
victims pockets and removed s19 III
cash. The men had stepped from the
Craig Woods estaurant and followed
Katz 70 the bridge. Following the hold
UP they ran cast along the river.
A short time later Officer Steffey en-
countered Payton and Wooderd az Sohl
St. and Truman ave. They started 10
run as the policeman approached but
on command to halt, Payton stopped.
Wooderd. however, increased his speed
and escaped. Stecey tried to send 8
shot after him but his revolver only
Snapped and failed TO IRE
Later Wooderd was taken al the State
Line Hotel. Katz at the police station
identified Payton as the man who held
him and said that Woodcrd looked Hike
the man who was with Payton. The
Prisoners are being held on robbery
charges.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
Gary Works
Personnel
Is Reduced
More Than a Thousand
Have Been Weeded Out
of Big Steel Plant

That over a thousand men have been
given forced vacations" OF rather laid
off since officials of the Gary Works of
th Illinois steel Co. started in to reduce
the personnel of some Of the depart
ments in the mill several weeks go
was substantiated today by a Well
known employe OF the mill
Accornng to the official. the cut has
effected every department except the
rail- mill In one department over one
hunnren men were released from duty
while the payroll was cut 75 in another
There is nothing alarming In the re-
duition however" stated the mill en-
ploye "it is just a case Of wedding OUT
a lot Of undesirables in the plant who
have been doing little more than waiting
for pay day to draw their pay checks"
lie explained that during the war.
the payroll was Ioaden with men, some
who were only doing two and three
hours work a day. Some of them would
check in. in the morning. Ahide them
selves during the day and then check
out when it was time to go home a.
night
It is also believed that officials Of
the Gary works are expecting to hire
hundreds OF more reliable unskilled
workmen whose pa envelopes have
been effected BY the announced reduc-
tion of wages -of@unskilled labor at the
plant Of the Inland Steel Company at
Indiana Harbor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
SENATE
WILL URGE
ECONOMY


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. i7.-Ure-
Ing retrenchment and economy in pub
lie affairs "in order that the burden ~
taxatton may be made SIS light as
possible" Senator Maurice Douglass
OF Bartholomew and Shelby counties.
today introduced Joint resolution i'm
the upper house of the general as
senlhly to provide for the appointment
Of an efficiency committee" to In
vestigate all state offices, commissions
and institutions anl to report its find
ings TO the Legislature. The resolu-
tion was introduced al the request OF
the Indiana Federation Of Farmers
Associations sand 81 az referred 70 tic
senate finance committee
Tho investigation provided for under
the Douglas resolution does NOT JIM
clude an inquiry concerning the need
Of state institutions, but is conten-
piatd 10 lead to the disclosure of cS-
penditures, receipts, number OF en-
ployes and any duplication OF func-
tions the committee would be compos-
ed Of two senators and two represent.
atives and would report 10 the general
assembly before the close Of the pres
ent session.
Opposition to the proposed increase
In the membership. Of the national
house OF representatives was contained
in resolution introduced by Senator
Lee j. Hartzeil OF Fort Wayne and
passed unanimously by the senate.
Eleven bills were introduced in the
senate during tile morning session
They include:
a bin providing that divorce cases
can not be tried until they have been
filed for at least one year. CBy All.
dredge).
Permitting city councils to apnra.
pirate money to assist public healfb
nursing associations to carry on Their
work. fBy Fitcnl
Permitting township trustees 10 hor-
row money above the per cent debt
llnaif when school buildings are d.
stroyed by fire. lightning or wind. Crv
HsrtzelD.
ne senate adjourned at ia,
9. clock this morning until 10 o,cloei
tomorrow. The house OF represcnts
tiNes was 70 be convened a. ? o.eio..
this Afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
THOUSANDS STAND IN
LINE FOR BONUS
Ford Employees Regardless
of Weather Wait at Pay
masters Window

DETROIT Mich, Jan. 17.-Undauntcd
by near zero temperature 1000 Ford
Motor Company employees stood in line
At tho payrnaster's window today to re-
ceive the first Of the bonus money which
totals close to ss.o0o.0o0. Officials state
the bonds will average SIPS per work
man. Only 2.c0o employees will receive
their bonus today. Approximately
S25o.oo0 in cash was carried across
Laniaster avenue from the Highland
Park Bank to the Ford company offices
by special detail Of private police,
uddled in groups on nearby corners
stood patient women, wives and mothers
of the employees Many showed the
need OF warm clothing. They chatted
excitedly in babel of tongues, telling
how they would spend their share.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
IMPRESSIVE
MILITARY
FUNERAL
HarbOr's First Enlisted
Soldier in Late War laVl
Away to Rest

All that is mortal Of Private Charles
ouigley. the first Indiars, Harbor boy
killed in action, in Fray .ce was con-
signed to his last resting place Sun
day afternoon. A strong gale, travel
ing at a rate of IS miles an hour failed
to keep mourning fri ends and his
former comrades fro9l the brief fun
eral services. condug ted by the Rev.
Elmer Jones, pastor OF the Methodist
church at, the undeS taking parlors OF
Burns and McGmaSl where the body
has laid since itJ arrival at Indiana
Harbor.
One of the mist impressive sights
Witnessed by thu people OF East Chi
cago and Indigaa Harbor, happened,
when the members OF his original or
gam zation, Cgmpany L, under COM
mand of Captain Allen P. TwyTnan.
came msrchiug down Michigan avenue.
As the soidie rs came within a square
from where the body was lying, hats
were REMOVED by the hundreds who
lined both sides Of the street.
PAYS SPLENDID TRIBUTE.
The se7vices commenced pgonUtly at
1880 O'Clock, but long before tha& time,
hundreds OF people had gathered
arou I'd the building in WHICH contain
ed the body. while fully goo automo-
biles lined the ne-&by streets Rev.
Continued on page tbrees
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-17
HOOVER PLEADS
FOR STARVING
TOTS Of EUROPE

INDIANAPoLIs. Ind, Jan. 17.-Mil-
lions to instill love of America in
the herats OF the starving children of
Europe, rather than the expenditure or
a like amount on the construction Of
a. great dreadnousht was asked by
Herbert Hoover today at a hundred
dollars-a-pla4e Invisible guest lunch
con here today.
While several hundred Hoosiers ate
black bread, rice stew and COCO & typi-
flying the menus served children at
the 1900 American feeding stations
abroad, Mr.. Hoover expounded what
he called the greatest mercy plea
this generation has ever heard.
Indiana and the nation must keep
on giving If $500 600 little tots are
70 be saved from starvation by the
thirty-three million dollar fund now
being raised" he declared.