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New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
BRISTOL MAN, PROMINENT N EZKS
 AND MASONS, DRONNS AT COMPOUlyCE
William Hofsess Loses Life When Row Boat Over turns About l O'Clock This Morning Body Not Recovered.

William Hofsess, of 1o8fWcedland street, Bristol, was drowned in Lake Compounce about l o'tlock this morning after he and thre6 compan- ions in 8 rowboAt had been overturn- ed. HofsesA was unable to swim and never re-appeared at the surface af- ter he went down the first time With him in the rowboat were MT. and Mrs. Harold Norton, of Bristol and a young woman, a cousin of Mrs Nor ton's.t These latter three were res- cued by Albert Connors, whose wife, awakened by the cries for help, call ed her husband who jumped into a canoe and made hasty trip to- the overturned boat where he found the three people clinging desperately to the craft. They were exhausted when taken ashore
 .t Mr. Hofsess was at the EIks' club. where he was a past exalted ruler, until a late hour when he and Norton decided to go down to the resort for a swim. The other two accompanied them and they took one of the row. boats from the shore. Just how the accident happened Is unknown. but one report has it that an oar became loose and in reaching for it the boat was capsized. From the time the death was reported until a late hour this afternoon the lake was being dragged by the Bristol police but with no result. The drowning happened in the middle of the lake where it is known to be extremely. deep.
 MT. Hofsess was popular in the Bell City where he was a Superintendent at the Wallace Barnes plant He was prominent in the Elka aa well aa Franklin lodge, A. F. and A. M. He leaves a wife and one daughter. His mother and father are living in Bris- tol while two brothers and three sis ters also survive him. The brothers are Frederick and Arthur of Bristol, and the sisters: Mrs. Benjamin liar ris of Forestville, formerly of Plain vile; Mrs. Giles Buell. of Plainville, and Mrs. Henry Aldrich of Syracuse, N Y.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
HOME IS
 GIVEN $I,O00 CHECK
Michigan Man Who Has Never Seen Institution
 Makes Generous Gift.


 Stating that he Had heard of the New Britain Children's Home and wished to, help in establishing an in stttution Of that kind, a business man :of Alba, Michigan, has sent a letter to the Rev. Dr. J. E. Klingberg en- closing a check for. $1, 900 to be used towards the building fund of the new building now nearing completion at Rackliffe Heights. T have never seen the man. said Rev Dr. Klingberg, and he has never seen our home. but he has read and heard about it and takes this manner to show his interest ina such: an institution"
 While it is possible that the new home will be ready for occupancy this winter 1t is hardly probable, accord ing to statement made by Rev. pr. Kingberg. One of the principal req sons why building may not be ready for occupancy is because it is feared the plastering may not be done before cold weather sets in, in which case it would have to be postponed until spring. The heating system is (Cnrfjnrad or Ca1,ar$h Do-o>
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

Mayor Orson F. Curtis has re- ceived assurances that the price of Illuminating gas in this city will be reduced in September. The mayor and the corporation counsel were ap- pointed a committee of two by the common council at the last meeting to confer with the officials of the New Britain Gas Light company to ascertain if the rates in this town could be lowered. Mayor Curtis wrote a letter to Manager Harold T. Sloper of the Gas company which served to let the officials know the feelings of the people. The matter has been up before the officials of the company and was discussed before the com mon council voted to appoint the committee to confer with the gas company, the mayor was informed,
 Sloper Speaks.
 Manager Sloper of the gas company said this morning that the new rates when effective would represent a. say ings to the public of $60,O0O annual ly. That amount taken from the earnings of the gas company repre- sents a decided willingness to CO., operate with the general downward trend of prices, MT. Sloper said.
 Mayor Curtis, said that the gas company has shown him every courtesy, and that he has no doubt that the price of gas would go down as soon as the oil contract on the new scale of prices goes into effect The market on oil has fallen since
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
With Departure of 139 Poles for Europe Today
 Total Number Leaving City This Month is 600

One hundred and thirty-nine Polish people left New Britain thte morning for New York where they will sail tomorrow for Danzig, by way of Havre on the French. line steamer Paris. Thirty-three, who were left over from previous sailing, were sent out by former Mayor George A.
 Quigley and were accompanied to New York by MT. Quigley's' Polish agent, Jacob Kowlgowski. A party of 106, including P families. were sent out on the same train by Joseph Kloskowski. All will sail on the same boat. C. tA
 This makes almost 500 foreign-born residents who. have left New Britain dnT1ng the @Qnths Q: July: MT. Klos-
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS IS
 SUBJECTTOARREST: JUDGE
 BARS DIVINE RIGHT CLAIM
UNLICENSED GARBAGE
 COLLECTOR FINED $50
Jail Sentence Will Be I'm posed if Offense is Re
 peated, Judge Warns.

Bartholomew Dubrehowski was fined $50. and costs for violation or the city ordinance relative to the collect ing of garbage by unlicensed collect ors, at this mornings police court ses- sion. Bonds in case of an appear were fixed at $200. He was represented by T awyed Henry Nowicki.
 Sanitary Inspector J. A. Dolan or the health department, testified that he, in company win Dr. B. D. Rao- cEffe, found the accused collecting garbage in pails, throwing it into a., open wagon, on the morning or July c1 H had been previously warned, having had no permit from the health department. @
 The accused claimed to have had a permit from Swanson Brothers, the eity collectors.
 Judge K1ett characterized, the ac- cused as a persistent violator of city ordinances, remarking that such vio- ,ations had brought him to court on six previous occasions. There is noth- ing worse, he said, than the collect ing of garbage in open wagons during these hot days. Dubrehowski ha. been warned by predecessors of t1.t present judge that he must discon- tinue the practice. The threat of z jail sentence if the offense is repeated was made.
 At the request of Lawyer Morti ner H. Camp, the case of Franci: Perri was continued until Wednes day morning. The accused is aIlege, 70 have issued a check for $110.40 o. the Commercial Trust company in ia vor of the Hartford Grocery company when he had no funds with which t; 1-,eef fhe order
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
TWO MEN HURT.

Frank D. Clark of GA Corbin avenue and E. L. Weiant of p Murray street, were hurt this afternoon, when they fell from staging at P Murray street The men were engaged in doing some work at the second story of the build ing, when they slipped from the stag ing and fell into the cellar. Clark sus- tained a. bad gash on the head and was otherwise shaken up. He was taken tc his home in the police ambulance after he had been attended by Dr. Flanagan Weiant did not appear to be hurt very much.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
City's Unemployed List
 Reaches Total of 2,2OO

More than 2,2oO cards are now in the files of the Municipal Employ ment bureau, indicating that number out of employment and desirous of taking work for the street and sewer departments of the city. Since the bureau was esta ablished more than 2.0oo jobs have been given out. In majority of instances these jobs were for one weeks employment.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
Man, Adrift 12 Days in Boat, Without Food, Saved;
 Had Planned to Cut Off His Toe for Fish Bait

Rockland, Me, July 26.-After be- ing adrift 12 days in a disabled motor boat A.. B. Turning of Nantucket, Mass, was rescued by fishermen last night on the island of Metinic. 20 miles from here He was much ex- hausted and nearly starved.
 Turning left Nantucket on July 31 to go to Plymouth in his motor boat to see the Pilgrim pageant. The en- zine became disabled off Nantucket and the AZ foot tsboat drifted to sea in fog. The man had no nourishment except d little fruit which he ate early th4t day. and no fresh water exce1t afnnf during eccaaipzel
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

showers.
 The fog held thick most of the time and he saw no vessel during the en- tire IF days except the Boston steam CT which was too far away for him to attract attention.
 Tunning's mind wandered some what after his rescue last night but in lucid moments he was able to tell briefly of his experiences. He said he was on the point of cutting off a toe to use as bait for fishing if he had to go another day without food. He had kept up his courage from day to day. he said, by expecting each day that he would be rescued the next sN@sa sassfs
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
Radium Worth S4O0,0OO
 Kept to Treat Animals

New York, July 26.-Animals as well as humans, now are being treated with radiurn for incipient cancer. pr. George ". Little. surgeon at the ami nal hospital of the Society for Proven ton of Cruelty to Animals, said today that interesting results had been ob- tained with radium in treatment of horses, dogs and cats. A store of radipm valued at more than $4OO 900 and owned by Memorial, hospital. is used on the animals
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

kowski claims to have sent 2s6 to Europe, of which 200 were Polish. while MT. Quigley's records show little over 250, of which 2o4, or moro were Polish.
 Those who left this morning arc as follows:
 Kazimiers. Helena, Kazimiers, Jr.. and -Framciszek Leszczynski, of 241 Washington street; Rozalia Marchew- ka and baby, Rozalia, IA Grove street; Teofila, Alexander, Jan and Genowefa Rydell. of 157 Broad street; Jan, Anastazia. Jan, Jr., and Helena Plysza, of 213 Washington street. Ignacy Leczka. St Franklin (Continued on Mrth PAes.l
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
It Takes 93O Austrian
 Crowns to Make a Dollal

Vienna, July 26.-The Austrian crown is continuing its violent de- cline in value, the quotation today reaching 930 to the dollar. A grow ing disbelief that foreign aid will be extended and the constant issue of new money to meet government ex- penses are cited in market circles as the cause for the decline.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Small Child is Slightly Hurt on Fair view Street This Morning.

John Pustelauskas, of 169 Kelsey street, reported to the police today that while driving his automobile on Fair few street this morning, the ma chine struck Sarah Goodrich, young girl living at POS Stanley street. He offered to take the $irl to a doctor, but as she was not hurt very much, her mother decided to have her re- main at home
 Miss Julie Gold of 619 Stanley street, while driving an automobile into Main street from Commercial street this noon, and in trying to avoid striking pedestrian, drove the car across the sidewalk and against a showcase in front of Robins store The case was demolished.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
Wants Mayor to Assist
 In Sons HOnecoming

A registered letter from Spain was received at the office of the mayor this morning and was translated into Eng fish by a resident of the local Spanish colony The writer pleaded with the mayor to assist him in financing the return of his son, now living in this city, to his homeland. The parent fears that his boy will become public charge.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
President of Purdue .s sa University Missing

Banff. Alberta, July 26.-A search ing party today was securing the country about Mount Eanon, to To-. cate pr. W E. Stone, president of Purdue university of Lafayette, Ind, and. Mrs. Stone. who have been miss ing since July IT. On that date they Set out from a camp at Mount As stniboine to inspect the surroundin g country.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
CAPTAIN LOSES SHIP
Skipper of British Schooner Poco- lnoke Ousted By Federal Authori- tie-CIaim He Violated Laws.

Atlantic City, July 26.-Captain J. A. Roy, who asserts he owns the British schooner Pocomoke recently searched for contraband liquor was busted from his vessel today by fed era1 authorities.
 The schooner was libeled by Deputy U. s. Marshal Osrowitz- of Jersey City on the ground that it was unlawfully removed from American registry and that it violated marine laws by leav- ing foreign port without obtaining bill of health.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
ACCUSED DISCHARGED
Automobile Case Is Not Proven in
 Absence of Man Who Owned r
 vehicle at Time of Theft.

Acting Judge Michael A. Sexton discharged Francis Murphy in police court this morning upon a motion of Judge William F. Mangan, who rep resented the accused, he claiming that the state had failed. to prove ownership in an automobile in the theft of which the accused was al- legged to have been party. The car was taken from Beckman's garage on Main street, October 29, 1920, and subsequently, recovered in Brooklyn. The accused enlisted in. the navy shortly afterward. He surrendered himself last week
 The owner of the car is in Roches- ter, N. r., it is believed, but the police have been unable to locate him.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
Chicago Banker Still
 Numbered With Missing

Chicago, July 26.-Search for War ~en c. Spurgin. missing president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Co.,, was continued today. Mrs. Spurgin ana daughter, Vivian. who were traced to L,etroit, have not been located, so far as authorities have learned
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
DECISION LS RESERVED ON
 QUESTION: AS TO WHETHER
 FRENCH IS WITHIN LAW
NO ATTEMPT IS MADE
 TO ENFORCE JITNEY
 LAWS IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, July 26.-Jitneys continued to run unmolested on their accustomed routes here today, following the con ference between Mayor Wilson, counsel for the jitneurs and Superintendent of Police Elan agan yesterday afternoon. No statement as to enforcement of the public utilities ruling was made today by the authorities.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
CREDIT IS EXTENDED.

New, York, July 26.-Negotiations were completed today for a 90 day ex- tension of the $1S,OOO,OOO acceptance credit granted to the Cuba Cane Sugar Corp, part of, which natures next Monday. and the balance August IT.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
WANTS CONSTITUTION" !"

communication from the office the Mexican consul at New York city, ask ing for a copy of the constitution of this city. A copy of the charter was forwarded to the consul this morning by City Clerk A. l.. Thompson.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
MAN FINED s75.

Torrington, July 26.-For selling cider which analysis showed con- tained 545 per cent alcohol, Edson Ganem, proprietor of a grocery store was fined $75 with costs in borough court today.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
SETTLEMENT IS LIKELY
British. Government Leader Hints Parliament May Be Called Late in Year for Final Action.

London, July 26.-(By Associated PIess)-Austen Chamberlain, the government leader. said in the house of commons today he hoped parlia- ment would be prorogued August 26, but he -foreshadowed the possibility of its being summoned again in Noven- Der or December to pass legislation to give effect to an Irish settlement.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
JITNEY OPERATORS
 FINED IN ELM CITY
New Haven Judge Imposes $25 Pen alties, Declaring They Are
 Trying to Eyade Law.

New Haven, July 26.-Every jitney operator who was in court today for a hearing was fined, and each entered an appeal and furnished a bond. At torneys for the men set up the plea that anyone may drive bus and offer free rides and that if passengers offer ed to contribute to expenses the driv- CT was within the law. Judge Hoyt ir imposing the fines of $25 and costs s;aid that the defendants were trying to avoid the law by "subterfuge.'
 Jitneymen here learned today that if they only operated after June 30 they are liable to the new special bust. ness tax passed by the last legislature
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
AUTO TRUCK ON FIRE.

An automobile truck belonging to the Gulf Refining company, caught fire this morning on West Main street and Engine Co. No. 3 was called to ex- tiiieuish the flames. Ire damage amounted to about $50.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
BANKER A SUICIDE.

New York, July 26.-James Brehm, of East Orange, N. J., receiving teller of the Public National bank, today shot himself while in the banks vault and died in hospital. Bank officials said his accounts were in order. .,...sss .
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
THE WEATHER.

Hartford, July 26.-Forecast for, New Britain and vicinity: . Fair tonight and Wednesday; not much change in temperature:
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
CHEATED GOVERNED
New York Firm Pays $2,o00 Penalty
 for Defrauding Uncle sam-on- cial Fined SIG, ,ooo.

New York, July ,26.-Herbert Mar tin. treasurer of Martin and Martin, Inc. dealers in leather goods, was fined $10,000 today by Federal Judge Shephard for defrauding the United States out of luxury taxes Tha cor poration was fined s$2.0oo. Pleas ol guilty were entered in behalf of both.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
MAY RELEASE IRISH
Belfast Newspaper Has Story. That All Political Prisoners Are to Be Set at Liberty Very Soon.

BeIfast, July 26. (By Associated -Press.) - The Belfast .Telegraph's S Dublin correspondent says today he understands virtually all the members of the Dali Eireann, or Irish republican parliament who are in jail will be re- leased at an early date This action will be taken to give them an oppor- tunity to meet and discuss the British governments proposal for settlement of the Irish question, he adds.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15
BACK BAD TODAY?

Baekache is usually kidney-sche
and makes you dull, nervous and
tired Use Doan's Kidney Pills for
weak kidneys-the remedy recon-
mendcd by your friends and neigh
hors Ask your neighhor.
Mrs. }. l. Abbott, Church St, Sny-
der, says: Il was in a pretty bad way
with my back. At times there Were
sharp pains in the small OF my back
when J stopped over TO put on my
shoes IN the morning il was an eff
fort for ME 10 straighten up. rs the
pains were so intense. had terri
Bile nervous spells and throbbing
headaches Ny feet and ankles would
swell twice their normal size and
mornings | felt tired and worn out.
poan's Kidney Pills had been used in
the family for & good many years
with wonderful results. so ! took
them and am glad to say certain
ly derived wonderful benefit from
their u.s. am not at all bothered in
that way now. but occasionally !
take a few Doan's as a preventative.
G0c AZ all dealers Foster-Milburn
Co. Mlsrs. Buffalo, y y.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15
COUNTY, Jndgr's Order.

THE STATE OF TEXAS.
County of Scurry.
{ Whereas. on the 18th day of April
1921. a petition was presented to me
FOR an election In Common School
district No. 1. OF this county on the
question OF issueing bonds TO be ex-
pended in payment OF accounts leg
ally contracted in building and
epuiping modern wooden school
building and purchasing a site there
fer and authorizing a tax upon all
taxable property within said district
dfiiti,pt To ply Tic principal at ma
.urity; and
II appearing that said petition
bears the requisite number OF sig
natures OF qualified property tax
paying voters OF said district and is
IN every respect IN conformity with
the Jaw; and
II further appearing that Scury
County contains q population OF
9.971 according TO the last United
States census; and
II further appearing that said Com
mon School District No. has been
heretofore on the l7th day of July.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Bap;is; Missionary Program for
April Is. 1921.
Hostess. Mrs w W Gross
Subject. Stewardship.
Song. Holy. Holy. Holy.
Prayer
Scripture reading
Prayer led by Mrs. CasStevenS.
Song. Conservation
Requirements of good steward
Nrs Chinn
Stewardship of the Home. Mrs
Bell
Special song. Mrs Davis
submission. Marion Rosser
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15
PLAYERS HERE
ALL NRXT WEEK

The Morasca Liberty Players will
play in Snyder all 1Xt week in a
big tent. They have new and up-to-
date plays. II is said that they are
above the average OF transit players.
We are sure that you will enjoy a
week OF fun and amusement
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

The United State, public health -.e
v'ce says that 10 is We'll known rh.. m
attack of measles cor scarlet fewer u
smallpox usually protects u'...
against another u,tack of fhr -...
disease. 10 some extent This up.,r .
80 DC true also of Influenza. jus, luu
l.@ such protection lasts is 800.
known.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

LOST 4 Bunch OF keys in a leather
folder, finder return 10 II G Towle
and get SO so reward.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Palm Olive Soap, Saturday I cents
n bar, limited TO 6 bars 10 the Gus
toner. l.. & H. Economy Store.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Personally We ar. >--oue for w"'.'
suffrage, but W. >li'. .oNc thr Mind CO.,
girl who would rather he % d'huH.',
dian delegate -Dalla- News
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Rev Give Ice Fife sci q the Sig
mai to Mr. and Mrs. G G GsubaFer.
Robinson H., Mrs Plies p4rU,..
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Miss Alice Grayum came in Thurs
day from her home in Oregon on an
extended visit with relatives and
friends in the city
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15
GLADIOI.A FLOUR AND
GLNDIOLA CREAM MEAL

Is as good as the best and We say"
sou money on the price
We also have a complete line Of
feed stuff and field seeds.
Phone IS. We deliver anywhere in
the city.
- snyder Seed and Grain co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Mrs A. W Waddill Of Stamford
was here fcw days this week visit
ing friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Fort Kelle, is hrre from Breck-
onridgc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

LOST \ Bunch OF keys in leather
folder finder return To- II G Tuwlc
and get $3.50 reward.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Paren,-Teachers Association will
have market Saturday. April 2S,
at ! ? Kemer's store. 44c
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Prices are down on new
level at Matthews-Davis Co.
In the formation of the new company all
goods were invOiced at present market
cost, prices have been lowered on every
article in the store and you will find that
we are selling many things for less than
we can replace same. The policy of this
store will be to handle the best grade
of goods and sell them at market prices
at all times
1t will pay you to get our prices before
making your purchases. You will find
many new goods arriving daily. Have
just received lot of silk dresses, all
new and snappy styles, Ladies' and
children's hats for dress and street wear.
Every day is bringing something new so
that you can make your shopping trips
pleasant and often.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Subscribe for the signal, $50.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

Our grocery department is carrying full line
of vegetables and fruit in season. and what pleas
ure to start the day right with cup of good coffee
for breakfast made from BistOns Mocha and Java,
Folgers or Chase and SanbOrns Seal Brand. Phone
No. II, you will get them on time.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-15

LOST A Bunch OF keys in /; leather
.oGor. finder return 20 ID. G. ToVlc
and get $3.50 reward