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New Britain herald., 1921-12-22
SULPHUR S0OTHES.,
UGLY, ITCHING SKIN
The First Application Makes Skin
Cool and Comfortable.

If you are suffering from eczema or
some other torturing, embarrassing
skin trouble you may quickly be rid
Of it by using Mentho-S Sulphur, de-
clares a.noted skin specialist.
This sulphur preparation, because
of it's germ destroying properties.
seldom fails to quickly subdue itch
ing, even of fiery eczema. The first
application makes the skin cool and
comfortable. Rash and blotches are
healed right up. Neutrality-suspicious. is
applied like any pleasant cold cream
and is perfectly harmless. You can
obtain small jar from any good
druggist.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22
rs Years Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date


Mrs. r. y. Warfeld of Plainville
was elected treasurer Of the Martha
Rebekah lodge OF that place.
Employees Of the local railroad sta
ton have received orders from the
New England road that they will all
he measured for uniforms which must
be worn while at wo"k. The ticket,
baggagemen and freight agents Will he
CARRIED in the new clothes.
Practically all Of the local factories
will close down three or four days for
Christmas The stanley Works will
not resume work again until January
4
The payroll Of the street depart
ment for last week amounted to
$126.64.
The Berlin Iron Bridge company
has been awarded the contract of
huiIding the iron work on the new
Berlin power station to cost approx
mately $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

however that these were isolated in
stances.
Every farmer in this part of the
country is natural detective" said
John S. Parsons. chief federal en-
forcement officer of New York state
Every once in a while we run down
a few distllers operating in the woods
but the majority still carry on in the
towns, where there is not 80 much
gossip and where they are near their
market"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22
LICENSE RETURNED

The autom Obiler commissioner in
Hartford notified the local police yes
terday that the motor vehicle opera
tors license of Edward Faigen of 232
Hartford avenue has been returnd to
him, 1t was suspended several weeks
ago following a fatal accident wherein
the New York Sanitary Bakery truck
driven by i'aigen struck and killed
Edward Suss, a small boy, on Elm
street.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22
PRISONERS FREED.
More Than 500 Conyicts Let Go in
Mexico by ObrceOn'S Decree.

Mexico City, Dec. 22.-More than
500 prisoners were set at liberty in
one month as the result of President
Obregons recent decree granting am
nesty to all violators of the law COM
plying with certain stipulations.
The amnesty decree was the presi-
dents gift to unfortunates on the oc-
Casion of the republics centennial
celebration of independence.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

For some strange reason, commit
tees of ladies always call on the edi-
tor on days when he hasn't had time
to shave.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

Well, we can enjoy the Christmas
dinner with a clear conscience. No
body at present is appealing to the
great heart of America.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

fuel value of corn, but It has started
many 4 heated argument
After considerable shopping, Mother
has at last selected a dozen linen nap
kins 10 give Dad for Christmas.
Hero: one who grinds our axe,
Crime against civilization; The act Of
grinding the other fellows axe.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

Observing how successfully the
Christian nations grab, China may yet
say: Almost thou persuadest me to
be a Christian"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

The Associated Press Is rsclusreiy entitled
to the use for republication Of all news
credited 10 It or not othlwlH" credited
In this paper and also local news ABB
lished herein
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

The art of backing shoes will never
roach perfection until men discover
what makes bald head shine like
that.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

After Morse serves another term OF
two, perhaps they'll give him the key
to the Treasury.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

We cant help the cause of freedom
a great deal by laying off armor and
putting on a coat of tar and feathers.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

The Charming naturalness" you
like in a girl cost her many weary
hours of practice.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

When a man begins to rejoice be.
cause the rich can't get to Heaven, he
means to confess that he has failed
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

No doubt Gene wonders at times i
debutantes are called Debs, because
they are coming out
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

The only profitable advertising medium In
the city circulation looks pnd press
room always open to advoetlsns
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

We don't know anything about the
New Britain herald., 1921-12-22

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New Britain herald., 1921-12-22
BUNCH
Your Gifts This Year!

uERE'S the way we suggest doing it. In
stead of worrying over what to Bet for
everyone in the family and trying to
find time to Get it ust resolve now to make
this the most sensible Of all Christmases.
BUNCH your gifts. Make that overburdened
family Christmas budget do REAL job for
the first time, perhaps, in history make it
buy SPECIALIST SEDAN.
Suppose you come in and see this car today.
Then, if you wish it, we'll be Glad to CO.
operate to the limit in placing it at your front
door early Christmas morning where all the
family will see it throu8h the window holly.
Terms can be arranged to suit your con-
venience.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
YAW-REcKER.
Bennington Young Woman Married
Hague, N. ", Man.


A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Adolf Becker Of Morgan
street, Sunday afternoon at two.thirty
o'clock, when his daughter. Lillian
Caroline, became the bride OF Harvey
e. Yaw of Hague, n. Y. Rev. j. A.
Perry performed the ceremony. Miss
Julia Haley played the chorus OF Lob
engrin.
rhe bride was gowned hi navy
blue satin crepe dress, trimmed with
jet beads, and gray crepe de chine.
She was attended by her niece, Miss
Leona George. who wore Il white pussy
willow silk dress trimmed with SILK
sLI low and duchess lace The
groom's attendant was his uus n, Adj
rian Davis of Hague, ~ r. The
brides travelling costume was navy
blue tricotine suit with hat TO match.
After the wedding dinner was served
the couple left on their Wedding trip,
which win be spent in. New York city
and Carmel N. T. Upon their return
they VIII reside at the brides home
on Morgan street.
The wedding was attended BY imme-
diate relatives and friends only The
out-oftGwn guests were Mrs Ralph
Pringle Of Carmel, N Y and Miss
Frieda Becker OF Brooklyn. MY.
Mr. and Mrs Yaw were the recipi-
ents Of many useful and beautiful
gifts Including linen, cut glass, silver
and furniture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
GIRLS OF BAPTIST CHURCH
Gathsred Monday Night at Home of
Or. and Mrs. Pratt.

About 20 young girls OF the First
Baptist Church sat down to banquet
last: evening at the home Of Or. and
Mrs f. S. Pratt. The object of the
gathering was to lay before the girls
the plan for the coming winter of the
World Wide Guild, a national organiz-
alton of the Baptist Denomination of
which these girls compose two chap
ters.
Ten programs have been prepared
by Margaret T. Applegarth after whom
one of the local chapters is named
A poster in the shape of large mag
net served as notion counter. Mr..
Towart was postmaster and called
upon the several members who re-
sponded to toasts.
Anna Chase spoke on Pins, empha,
sizing the fact that pins had points
but cou,d only go as far as their
heads allowed them. Church mem
bers must cooperate with their pastor
to tie utmost of their ability Flor
ence Houston spoke on Needles"
Needles have eyes so must the mis-
sionary members of the church to see
the opportunity that lies before them
At each plate beside the place cards
stood a pair of scissors and each girl
responded to the next toast which was
bit of prophecy as to what they were
cut out to be. This furnishel good
deal of amusement as about every
available thing was suggested. The
next subject was the Tape Measure"
In the absence OF the speaker Mrs
Towart responded speaking about the
surveys and our use of them in church
work
The last speaker, Doris Ryan had
as her subject The Magnet which
was capable of drawing all the afore
mentioned articles to it. The appli
cation of the whole affair was cen
tered around the verse of scripture.
Il, if I, be lifted up from the earth
will draw all men unto Me- The two
groups divided and made definite
plans for their next meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
LOST BATTALION
HERO BELIEVED
To De \ SUICIDE
Col. Whittlesey Disappears from
Steamer at Sea
HAD SHOWN DEPRESSION
Wireless Message Received in
New York Says He Left
Several Letters

I New York, Nov 29.--Charles VI.
Whittlesey, lawyer, of IA Wall street,
famous as tie commander OF the bat
ta'ioG OF the SeyeHty-segenth Dhis.
ion which was lost for FIVE days IN the
ArGcnne Forest, disappeared at sea
on Sunday He was renorted missing
from the steamship Toloa Of the
United Fruit Company, when the
vessel was twenty-sour hours out Of
New York on the way to Havana.
His relatives and other frsends did
no. even know that he had sailed.
They were ircredulous yesterday
when a radio message was received
from Capt Grant OF the Toloa It
said: New York, disappeared noon
Sunday Left several letters"
I Doubt that this could be Whittlesey
OF the Lost Battalion was removed
! little by little until his associates
were reluctantly compelled to believe
that the missing man was indeed the
.ieutenant-Coionel and that he had
taken his own life.
( The adventure of Col Whittlesey
and the Lost Battalion" was one of
the truly thrilling chapters Of the
war. Whittlesey and his men adj.
Yanced into the Argonne Forest on
/ October 2. 1918 The Germans cut
( them Off aud surrounded them. Run
rers who tried to carry back word to
the main body OF troops were killed.
Alrp,anes dropped food into the for.
est in the hope that it would reach
the lost Americans. but il didn't.
Short rations from the first. then
/ without food altogether, the little
band lay in wet leaves and muck,
starving aud subjected to almost in
cessant fire by the Germans Halt OF
them were killed or wounded. The
others hung on, without panic. with
iout thought OF surrender, obeying or.
| ders and following the example OF
bravery set by their commander, then
a Major. On October Z relief came.
When the Lost Battalion marched
out OF the forest it had only 1874 un-
wounded men. -Wh.ttlesey's modesty
when he returned to this country cap
tivated TIE public anew. He always
F, denied that when the Germans sent a
messenger with demand for the
battalion's surrender he sent back
the message go to HE'LL He insist
| ed that as a matter of fact he sent
back no message at all But through
out the world he became celebrated
as the American who had told The
Germans to Go to hell
Charles W. Whittlesey was born ir
Pltts6c'd, Mass. thirty-niue years ago.
/ His parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
s. Whittlesey Of Pittsfeld. He was
graduated from Williams College in
| 1905 and then from Harvard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
BOARD OF CONTROL
At SOLDIERS HOME
Governor Greets Veterans and with
Other Officials Makes inspec-
ton of Property.

Judge james Hartness Of Spring
field, Harry y. Shaw of Burlington,
secretary Of civil and military affairs
State Auditor Benjamin Gates Of Mont
pelier aud Judge John Il Weeks Of
MiddIebrry. director Of institutions
the two latter members of the state
board Of coatrol, arrived Ia town Mon.
day noon On the annual tour of in.
spection.
From the station the officials were
driven directly to the Vermont sol.
d efs home where they passed the
remainder Of the afternoon, AT his
own request Governor Hartness was
introduced to the veterans and shook
hands with nearly every man now at
the institution. A thorough inspection
OF the buildings was made and the re.
pairs made with the $1,000 appropria.
ton from the legislature were dis
cussed.
At > o'clock luncheon was served
the visitors who left on the evening
train for Rutland where they are to-
day inspecting the state prison and
house of correction for women
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
sHEPAERn-HEWsoN.
Pretty Wedding Of North Bennington
Couple November %.

A pretty wedding took place at s
o'clock Tuesday morning, November
22nd. at st. John the Baptist church,
North Bennington, when Mss Agnes
shepherd, daughter of Mrs. Stephen
Shepherd. became the bride OF
Thomas Hewson. The couple were
attended by Miss Mary MurlAy Of
North Adams and James Hewson or
Hoosck Falls, both cousins Of the
bridegroom.
The bride wore a brown broadcloth
suit with hat to match and carried a
white PRAYER book. Her attendant
also wore blue.
both the bride and bridegroom are
we'll known young people Of North
Bennington and vicinity The bride
has been employed at the Alien A
company for some time and Mr. Hew-
son is a prosperous farmer,
After brief wedding rtip Mr. and
Mrs Hewson will reside in North
Bennington, whore they have many
friends who will extend them the glad
hand and wish them a great deal Of
happiness in their future
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
OHIO R|vERFLOOD
20sept1S ,ntl III Mil
FOLKS INTO HILLS
Scores Taken From Their Homes
In Boats
PROPERTY DAMAGE LARGE
First November Freshet in 20
Years Follows Days of Con-
tinuous Rain
PROPERTY DAMAGE LARGE

Pittsburg, Noy. 20. (By the Associa-
ted Press)-The first November flood
in over 20 years is sweeping down
the Ohio river from the upper reach.
es Of the Monongahela and Allegheny
as the result Of almost continuous
rainfall for several days,
Scores Of persons living IN The low
lands on the north side g; the river
have been taken from their homes
in boats by the police.
Rising water has alread5 csnsed
suspension of operation III number
OF mills and factories. Reports from
along the Mcnogahela are that the
damage by flood will be heavy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29

REGULAR SANTA CLAUS PACK
Feature Of Graded Union Meeting
Wednesday Evening.

The Graded Union has It's Christ,
mas meeting tomorrow, Wednesday.
evening at 4. 80 o'c'ock in the Congre-
gational church parlor. The program
is a regular Santa Claus pack, filled
with good things, and If you are o
teacher III the church schools, a
mother, or friend of children under
twelve, you are bound to find some.
thing in the pack for you.
There will be Christmas stories for
all ages. Christmas songs, Christmas
decorations, new IDEAS for parties. At
least one game viii be demonstrated,
Samples of Christmas expression
work and chi'dren's gifts will be
shown, and one Or two Christmas
services including a Christmas panto'
mine VIII be described
Whether your name is on the sec
rctary's book CT not consider your
self a member Of the Graded Union
tomorrow night, and take home with
you your share Of IDEAS helpful sug'
gestions, and entertainment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
eHELLo HAWAII"
Pieasinu Enterta at c7era
House Last Evening.

The presentation OF Hello Hawaii
and "The Bird OF Paradise, the latter
moving picture, at the opera house
last evening provided an entertain
ment that was highly enjoyed by a
geod-sized audience. TIE picture, es-
pecially in the opening reels, pre-
sented considerable strength, and in
the later reels some exceptionally
beautiful south sea scenes.
The second feature Of the enterta n
ment the Hawaiians, was Of a musi.
cal nature and In many respects ex-
ceptionally pleasing Miss Marie
D'Arville possesses one of the best
voices heard in the opera house in
mouths and the steel guitar solos
and duets were remarkable. On the
whole the entertainment was a de-
parture from i.Nc usual order of yau-
deville that was thoroughly pleasing.
The production Is to be repeated this
evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
CRAIG |NT|MATEs
(. ERIN MAY UNITE
Of OWN vOLIT|0N
Admission Appears in Interview
Published Today
EXPECT CONTINUED PEACE
Not Likely that Hostilities viii
Be Resumed in Near
Future

London, Nov. 20. (By Associated
Press Admission Of the possibility
that Ulster and the South Of Ireland
may come united of their own free
Wills in q government of all Ireland
is ascribed to Sir James Craig, Ulster
premier. in an interview published
today in the Daily Mirror.
The Irish marks time until Sir
James Craig, the Ulster leader, pre-.
sents the case Of northern Ireland
to the Ulster Parliament and the Brit
ish Cabinet has issued its promised
statement in London.
Whether Sim Fein will issue a
statement simultaneously or wat to
reply to Ulster has not yet been de
cided. II is anticipated they may
wait until Thursday, the earliest day
it is believed possible for a renewal
OF conversations between them and
Premier Lloyd George on the question
OF south lrelands allegiance to the
Grown.
The impression Of those in touch
with Dublin is that no immediate ~
newal Of hostilities is apprehended.
At Sim Feiu headquarters in London
the, expectation is that the mission
will still be here at the end of the
week
Sir James, It is understood, Will
read the statement agreed upon be.
tween him and Mr.'I.loyd George, CIV
ing the cause Of the failure OF the ne
gotiations between himself and tie
British Prime Minister for the estab-
lishment of an alilreiand Parliament.
According to a despatch from Belfast
the statement Will not touch upon
what has passed between Mr.. Lloyd
George and the Sim Fein represents
tives, including the latter's withhold
ing OF consent to take the oath of al
legiance to the Crown.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Organization Selects It's Officers for
Coming Year.

At the annual meeting of the Ben
nington County Medical society the
following officers for 1922 were elec.
ted: President, f A. Tobin, North
Bennington vice president, II. w.
Eliot. Manchester, secretary treasur.
er, L. II. Ross, Bennington; auditor,
G. A. Russell, Arlington; delegates to
state society, G. w. Bartlett. L. II,
Ross; alternates, ]. d. Lane, c. s. Blu
chanan.
Jos. f. Welch was elected 10 mem
bership. Two interesting papers were
given by Drs. c. f. Kiylin and d. w
Houston Of Troy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
TWO RECORDS FOR THREE LINKS
Odd Fellows Roll in Fine Form Down
ing Chautfeurs.

In defeating the chauffeurs last
night on the Y, NJ, C. a. alleys the
Odd Fellows rolled in brilliant form.
Cook tied The high three strings of
Wbittiker with 5S4. Tho Odd Fellows
brokea two records when they rolled
$40 for high single game and 2fO8 for
high fetal The Chauifeurs were
clearly outclassed being defeated by
about 800 pins and losing all five
f,ointc
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
FOR INDIGESTION, GAS,
SOUR, ACID STOMACH,
TAKE "DIAPEPSIN"

"Papes Diapepsn' is the quickest.
surest relief for Indigestion, Gases,
Flatulence, Heartburn, Sourness, Fer
mentation or stomach Distress caused
by acidity. A few tablets give almost
immediate stomach relief and shortly
the stomach is corrected so you can
eat favorite foods without fear. Large
case costs only a few cents at drug
store. Millions helped annually. Ad.
yertisement-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
POETRY CLASS
Meeting held Monday at the Home Of
Miss yelling, North Bennington

The poetry class met Monday after
noon at the home of Miss Harriet Vel
ling in North Bennington.
The discussions were given by Miss
Jennie Valentine of Bennington aud
Prof. Madison Bates of Manchester.
Miss Valentine read from Edna st.
Vincent Millays last book of poems.
Prof. Bates discussed William Daz;
las, an English poet, and his latest
book of poems..
The next meeting Will be held early
II Gecemher at the home of Mrs.
J. NJ. Ayers. Rev Ravi-Booth will
discuss Dante and will read from his
"Divine Comedy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
LEAVES RELATIVES HERE
Mrs. William PhiIpott, Who D.d Sun
day in Hooslck.

N"y w ''N~S'SN'
Sarah Frances, wife of william Phil
pott, died Sunday al her home In Hoo
sick, aged Sc years. The funeral was
held this afternoon with Re-. u. d.
Tibbetts rector of All Saints church.
officiating, ass sted by Rev. Mr.. Fox.
Burial was at the Hoosick Rural cem-
etery.
The deceased, who was born in Hoo
sick. ig survived by her husband three
sons, Harrison and Edward Hoo
sick. and Fred of this village, & daugh.
ter, Mrs. Frank LeBarron of Hoosick,
two brothers, Walter Moses of this
village and Thomas OF Fable Bridge,
and a sister, Mrs. William SteTaas Of
Waloomsae.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
HARBOR POLICE SWAP
SHOTS WITH SMUGGLERS
Launch, Seven Men and 700 Cases of
Liquor Captured Near New York
Early This Morninu.

New York, Nov. 29.--(By the AS
sociated Pressl Seven alleged snug
& c.s Nee arrested by harbor police
this morning after an exciting chase
dur ng which shots were exchanged.
Before the launch was run down.
the police claim, several bags contain
ing bird Of paradise feathers and
liquors were thrown overheard by the
accused men.
Seven hundred cases Of rum, hcw
ever, were left on the launch viii
was towed into dock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
FOUR BURGLARS MAKE
BIG HAUL OF JEWELRY
Raid Resldcnce Of Proctor 6. Gamble
Company Head and lmprison
Servants in Cellar.

Cincinnati, Nov 20 (By the Asso.
Gated Press) Four armed robbers
this morning raided the residence OF
OF Wi liam Cooper Proctor, pres dent
OF Proctor & Gamble company at Glen
dale and escaped with jewelry valued
at over one hundred thousand dollars.
Three women servants who We're
alone iu the house at the timc Of the
raid. were made prisoners in the
cellar.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
MARINES ON TRAINS
Now Stationed on Main line Trans
of the Central Vermont.

Montpelier, Nov 20 Marines now
appear on the main zine trains OF the
Central Vermont railway which run
through this section Of the State ex-
ceptiug the two morning mail trains.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-11-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Unsettled tonight probably rain or
snow. Wednesday cloudy with no
change In temperature,