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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
CORPORAL Anderson

The funeral of Corporal Clifford An
derson was held from the state
armory on Arch street this afternoon
Full military honors were accorded
the body by comrade-in-arms The es-
cort of police was in charge of Ser
geant George Ellinger and consisted
of Patrick Howley, William P. McCue,
John c. Stadler, Edward Kiley,
Michael Flynn, Peter Cabelus and
Peter McAvoy. Interment was in Fair
view cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
WILL PLAY BALD.

The Boys club senior baseball team
VIII play the Redlands at ST. Mary
field this evening at six o'clock. The
Boys club team, Manager Renard An
derson, announces that its challenge
to anyone in the world between the
ages of IA and II still stands.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
"a. p" MAN DIES,

Omaha, Neb., July 20.-Guy R.
Pritcharo, A, traffic department repre-
sentative of the Associated Press here
and veteran employe of the organiza-
ton died at hospital early foday. He
was strickep with apoplexy Sunday
morning and never regained conscious
ness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
CLARENCE EARL FEATURED.
former Corbin Screw Official Lauded
in Motor Magazine.

The July issue Of the Motor Maya
zine contains an article entitled THE
Salesman Who Studied Humanity" It
is essentially a character study of
Clarence A. Earl, former Official OF
the Corbin Screw factory, in this city.
AT present Mr.. Earl is head OF the
e. iscoe Automobile Organization.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
Mrs. Susan Meeker.

News has been received in this city
of the death of Mrs. Susan Meeker
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E..
w. Hull of Hoosick, N. ]. Mrs.
Meeker died at the age of 80 years
and was buried in Berlin, N. Y, her
former home. She is survived by four
children, Mrs. E. w. Hull, Hoosick,
N. j., Mrs w. E. Bean, New Britain,
w. H. Meeker and Mrs. J. S. Brown
OF New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Meeker
leaves IA grandchildren and five
great grandchildren.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
LIQUOR YI0LAT0RS
Second Offender Gets 30 Days and
5000 Fine While Still Owner Gets
5000 and Assessments

5000 and Assessments.
Hartford, July 20.-Pleading guilty
to violating the state liquor laws
Michael Vicaites was sentenced to
Jail for 80 days and fined 5000 and
costs by Judge Creedon in police
court today. It was his second Of
Tense. Some months ago he was
convicted of illegal liquor sales and
at that time fined SIS and costs. He
is the proprietor of a restaurant at
No. ~ Morgan street.
Detective Sergeants McAuliffe and
Madigan found a complete outfit for
the manufacture of intoxicating bev-
erages in tie home Of Walter Elsholz,
No. 80 Wadsworth street. A fine of
5000 and costs, was imposed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
TRIES TO KILL MAN
Laborer, Enraged Because His Claim
Was Denied, Fires at Commissioner
But Hits Courtroom Spectator.

Buffalo. N. Y, July 20.-In an at
tempt to assassinate Charles K. Blat-
chy, state commissioner of claims, in
his offices in the Iroquois building
shortly before noon today, Leon j
Reynolds, a .aborer, whose claim for
compensation has been denied, shot
and probably fatally wounded one
man and endangered the lives of
several persons.
The wounded man was Anthony
Andario, a spectator in the court
room. He is in the emergency hos
pital with bullet in his head.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
BARNES SETS RECORD.
Pelham Golfer Goes Over Columbia
Club in SO. Strokes.

Washington, July 20.-Jim Barnes
of Pelham, N. Y, set new competi-
tive record for the course of the Co
lumbia Country club here today and
led the morning field in the second
half of the qualifying play for the
open championship of the United
States. Barnes played with George
Duncan of England, British open
champion last fall. Duncan had a
nine of IL.
Barnes in - 5 8 4 2 3-32
Total, 60.
Duncan in 5-34
Total, u.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
MALMGREN IMPROVED

At the Hartford hospital today it was
stated that the condition of Councilman
Emil Malmgren is considerably inn
proved and hopes for his recovery are
entertained.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
Mrs. Kaber Begins Her
Life Imprisonment Sentence

Cleveland, July 20.-Eva Catherine
Kaber was taken to the women's
'eformatory at Marysville, o., this
morning to begin her life sentence
or the murder Of her husband
Daniel F. Kaber, Lakewood publisher
wo years ago for which crime she
vas found guilty last Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20
roo DATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALE-Four rooms furniture.
practically new. Party leaving
town. Will sell at a sacrifice. As
h.>1t 81 Tel, 1914. 7-20-3dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-20

CLEARING HOUSE REPORT.
Exchanges ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $40, 100000
Balances Observation-Disclosures. 62,700,0G0
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
CHILDREN HAVE FUN
DAY in COUNTRY

Under the auspices OF the VIII
mington Community Service, more
than 200 children Of the Woodlawn
and Browntown Fairgrounds are
enjoying outings in the country to-
day
Two motor truckloads OF chill
dren from the Woodlawn play
ground went to the Valentine
Farm on the Lancaster Pike, while
children from the Browntown play
ground are enjoying the day at
Beaver Valley camp. The children
left from their respective play
grounds about Q o'clock.
Under capable directors the chill
dren will enjoy sport events and
hiking and have plenty Of "eats. "
Green and Finn, OF Greenville;
Brosius and Smedley Company and
the Bird Transfer Company, OF this
city, donated trucks to carry the
picnickers.
Children from the Italian Neigh
borhood Association are camping al
the Beaver Valley camp this week
Almost every day in the week large
crowds OF boys and girls from this
city can be seen at the camp.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
PRICES OFF AS
, MARKET OPENS
Fractional Losses Marked
Trading in Some Shares
Today
REACTIONARY TONE
AS WEEK BEGINS

NEW YORK. Aug. 22 Omitted
Press.)--The stock market opened
lower today. Opening prices in
cluded: U. S. steel 7s%, off Il; U.
S. Rubber 4s%. off Il; Mexican Pc
troleum 91%, unchanged: Central
Leather 241z, off Il Studebaker
&c, off II Asphalt 42h, of. u;
Texas Company 3S%. unchanged;
General Motors 9K. unchanged;
Crucible 52%. off Il Bethlehm B.,
AS, off *.
The industrial list was decidedly
reactionary during the first ten min
utes trading.
Mexican Petroleum, after opening
unchanged at 91A. dropped to S9l
which is within q OF the low for
the year Asphalt made a new low
on the current decline at 41M
American Sugar dropped to 60, a
new low for the year.
Steel Common however, continued
to hold up well and at 7S% was only
off Is Royal Dutch made an early
low slightly above as.
Heavy selling continued in Stude-
baker and it quickly dropped to
65h, a price which is 2S points be-
low the years high.
The severe declines in some OF the
major stocks was short-lived and in
the third hour started on an upward
trend.
Baldwin took the lead and ran
up to 70. Mexican Petroleum ral-
lied above 81, u. S. Rubber was
weak. however, and made new low
at 45h.
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
CHICAGO, Aug. % Omitted Press)
Grain opening:
Wheat, Sept. 115@11s, up u a u;
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
THREE ANNOUNCE
ENGAGEMENTS.

AZ a triple announcement given by
Miss Eva Unfried. Miss Helen Duffy
land Miss Viola Seeds at the home OF
Miss Unfried, 2616 Van Buren, street,
TO their associates in the Service De-
partment OF the DUPONT Company,
Miss Unfried announced her engage
ment TO Ernest Enkemeier. Miss
Duny announced she is to become
the bride OF Walter S. Ryan and
Miss Seeds announced her engage
ment to George Pike.
Those present we're Miss Evelyn
Hahn, in charge Of the stenographic
room where the three brides-to-be
are employed; Miss Ellen Keough,
Miss Marie Mccarthy. Miss Viola
Casey Miss Pauline Frazier. Miss
Lydia Redgrove. Miss Evelyn Han
BY Miss Lillian Worrell, Miss Flor
ence Lowe. Miss Florence Mckay,
Miss Helen Lee, Miss Irene Dennis
and Miss Helen Fare.
The hostesses were presented with
bouquet OF sweetheart and My Mary
land roses by their guests and the
place cards, bearing the names OF
the three couples inside, were de-
signed 10 represent 6lucbirds the
symbols OF happiness
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
WEEKS TELLSOF
Army Savings
Secretary of War Says Ac-
tivities Have Been
Restricted
HELD WAR LESSONS;
PRAISES PERSHlNG

WASHINGTON, Aug 22.-The
present administration OF the War
Department has affected every pos
sible economy. Secretary Weeks stat
cd in a summary Of the work since
March 4. transmitted TO Chairman
Kahn Of the House Military Com
mittee. The report. made public
BY Mr.. Kahn. said the department
had econom lied even TO the extent
Of restricting activities which would
ordinarily be considered necessary
wherever this could be done with
out a positive injury to the service
Reviewing the accomplishments Of
the department since he became
Secretary Mr. Weeks declared that
In his opinion one Of the greatest
was the selection Of Cen Pershing
and Gen. Harbord as Chief and Dep
uty Chief OF Stan, as it meant the
lessons OF the war would not be lost
Reduction OF the army from 242.-
600 to 10000 enlisted men, Mr..
Weeks said would cost approxi-
mate $4,000. 900, due to statutory re-
quirements regarding the payment
Of bonuses. travel allowances &c,
u discharged soldiers. In en- effort
to avoid a deficit during the current
fiscal year a survey OF all appropria-
items available had been made IN CO.
operation with the Director Of the
Budget he added, with the result
that S270O0.000 already had been
set aside as not needed.
A survey OF all Government real
estate under control OF the depart
menf showed ninety-seven parcels as
surplus. which would be disposed Of,
he reported.
The cost value OF property de-
ciared surplus by the department
since March was given as s103,-
9S9lS7. while the cost value OF the
amount sold was s12l.615,S51. The
amount received from sales was
S23,394.693.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. % Omitted
Press)-Phoenix was in the grip Of
another food today.
Heavy rains swelled Cave Creek
running almost through the city
until during the night all Of the
lower sections OF the town was rap
idly coming under water.
The water level had reached the
state capital building. flooding the
lower floor. A sheet OF water al
most unbroken overfiowed the farm
for nine miles east Of the city.
National Guard COMPANIES were
called out during the night TO pa
troll the flooded area.
An attempt was made to enter the
flooded Easements OF the state Capt.
tol building in an effort to save valu
able records OF the land Office OF
file there. Unable 10 reach tn
vaults authorities were forced &
walt for the waters TO recede.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
RUSSIA SEES
new Hope IN
HELP OF i. S.
contlnued from First Pnge.

continued from First Pnge.
poorer sections of the city, the over
crowdlng is spectacle terrible to
contemplate.
Yet, with It all and the dread fam
inc ravaging the country the people
Of Moscow that 1 have met are not
too pessimistic.
"Things are not so bad here" said
a Russian doctor, who had returned
from the famine area.
He and his wife were convinced
that things would improve.
They had been engaged in relief
work, and had horrible tales of fam.
inc, suffering and disease TO tell.
They themselves, formerly prosper
Gus, were reduced to their last ex-
tremity financially.
But why do you remain I'm Rus
sia? Why do you not go to Latvia p
asked.
I had heard that the heroic WON
an who had risked her life and given
her private fortune to help the
famine sufferers had parents living
in the border state.
II shall be glad to visit Latvia
some day" she replied. with a proud
lift Of her head. But 1 would not
live in Latvia for anything. We love
our country"
This intense patriotism of most
Russians / have met here has been
source Of surprise.
why, life is free here" the doc
tors wife continued. Much freer
than anywhere else. Life is interest
ing. Some day II will be better here
This was the feeling I met every
where The cholera is being con-
quered, American food is coming
they say and shops are opening here
though with meager stocks.
Still things will get better" That
seems to be Russian philosophy to-
day.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
GUN SQUAD
On TRAIL OF
'MOONSHINE'
Continued from First Page.


Sussex county, complaints OF which
have been pouring into his Office
sirfce he took hold OF the position a
few weeks ago.
The Negroes arrested claimed 20
be- from Philadelphia. The man
taken said his name was James Tay-
lor. He was arraigned before Magis-
trste Hearn. in Seaford, ana commit
ted TO Georeetown Jail for action Of
the Sussex country grand jury, with
QUE bail.
II was stated today that no fewer
than eighteen stills have been located
in -the Gumboro district, and that
they were guarded by men with
sawed-off shotguns. Chief Enforce
mept Agent Howard narrowly es-
caped death last Friday in approach
inG one Of them. A charge Of shot
was fred at him, but missed its aim
While no information as to the
number Of agents employed would
be seiven at the prohibition head
quarters in Wilmington today Il
was understood that at least half
dozen had been obtained from the
Phtadelphia prohibition ONCE which
is ehe general headquarters for the
district embracing Pennsylvania and
Delaware
Director Elliott personally Is In
charge OF the raiding squad and is
directing its operations against the
iilielf stills operating in the swamp
lands.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
nied

HARMAN--In this city on August -
1921. Adelaide G. Eliason wife OF
Gottleib Harman. Funeral services
will be held at the residence OF her
sister, Mrs. Mark N. Cleaver, 500
North Jackson street. on Tuesday
morning August 23rd at eleven
O'Clock. Interment Riverside ceme-
tery, Norristown, Pa.
CONNELLY-ln this city on August 10,
1921 John A., son Of James p. and
Mary Connolly, aged 30 years. Rela-
tives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services at the residence
Of his parents, DDS Sixth avenue, on
~Tuesday morning at Q o'clock. Re-
QUEEN mass st. Elizabeth's Church.
Interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
REMMEl-On August 20. 1921, Hilda J..
wife OF Joseph b. Remmey, aged 75
years. Relative and friends are in
vited to attend the funeral services
at the residence OF her sOn-in- law,
William L. Appleby. near ogletown,
o'clock standard time 1nterment at
Presbyterian Cemetery, Christiana,
Del. Autos will meet 1 o'clock troll
ley due at Stanton.
FORD-1n this city, on August 20, 1921,
Michael, husband Of Katie Ford,
aged 80 years. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend che funeral from
his late residence. 1919 West Third
street, on Wednesday morning. at .
o'clock. Requiem mass at St
Thomas Church. Interment at Ca
thedral cemetery.
GROGAN--At Philadelphia. Pa, on An
gust p, 1921. John Grogan, Of 1131
East Thirteenth street. Relatives,
friends and employees OF the p, B. &
W. r. r. Co., are invited 20 attend
the funeral from his late residence,
113l East Thirteesth street, on We'd
nesday morning, August "a, at .
o'clock. High mass at st, Patrick's 5
r. C. Church, at $50 o'clock. Inter
ment at Cathedral cemetery.
HINDERFR-In this city, on August 21.
1921. Sarah f., wife OF Frederick G..
Hinderer. OF 632 s. Connell street,
aged 52 years. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence OF her niece,
Mrs. Harvey +. Volk. 20S W. Twenty
third street, on Tuesday afternoon,
August 23 az $50 o'clock. Interment
at Riverview cemetery
THOMPSON-In this city, on August 81.
1921, Bradley Thompson, aged u
years. Funeral services strictly pri-
yate At his late residence, 229 n.
Van Buren street, on Monday even
ing, August %. at 3 o'clock. Inter
ment at Chestertown, Nd. on Tues
cANiAc-In st. Georges, Del, on August
~. 1921, Joseph J., husband Of Har-
riet L. Camac, IN his 34th year.
Relatives and friends are Invited 70
attend the funeral at his late resi-
dence IN St Georges on Wednesday
morning, August "a, at s O'Clock
Astannart lmel. Requiem mass al
st. Pauis Church, Delaware City. AT
10 o'clock advanced time). Inter
ment at st. Georges cemetery.
] PALESE-In this city, on August q
192li James, infant son OF Louis u
and Mary A. palese. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend ths
funeral services at the residence oi
his parents. 1903 Orange street. or
o'clock Interment at Cafhodrsi
| cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22

Of stomach disorder before Il
spreads 10 some one or other OF the
vital organs. Daily testimonials are
received telling OF the wonderful
benefit derived from Plant Juice.
Recently. Mrs. Addie Humpn. vss,
a popular lady Of Pennsgrove. n. j.,
Up. o. Box S2), gave the follow
ing;
"I had to come TO Wilmington and
could not leave until had called
at the Miller Drug Store, TO tell OF
the wonderful results / got from
Plant Juice. Ap my neighbors and
friends know how I looked before
taking Plant 5uice and how well /
took now. was simply a wreck
and on the verge of nervous
breakdown. was so bad that the
slightest noise would make me
jump and I could not go out on the
street; scarcely touched any food
had a sour taste In my mouth all
the time, had headaches, and SC
dizzy az times I could hardly stand
up; I took some kind OF physic dai.
ly: my kidneys we're out Of ordei
and / had pains all through my
body; / never could get a wink o
sleep at night. After reading OF wei
known people I knew being reliev
cd, by Plant Juice. decided to tr!
it and / am thankful I did for toda.
I feel like a new woman. an
able TO cat my meals and enjoy m!
food; / never have a pain or al
ache, sleep fine and am neve
troubled with constipation an,
more; it is wonderful how my nerv
Gus system has been toned up
noise does not bother me in tn
least now. I have gained in weigh
and IN every way Ny advice to al
sufferers is-take Plant Juice-it
wonderful"
Plant Juice is sold in Whining
ton at the Miller Drug Store, 404
4O6 Market street; in New castl
by E. Challenger & Son; in New
port by c. 3. White; in Newarl
BY w. z. Brown
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
PLAY And Dance
At MILLER FARM
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page.
sion. The dancers wore vari-colored
paper caps and carried mechanical
crickets.
Those who participated in the de-
nghtful social function were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Miller,
Samuel Miller, w. G. Higgins, Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Slagle, L. n. Evans,
Stanley Tomkiewicz. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Klein. Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Kibbin, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Perlman,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Chakov, Frank
Paynter Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Web
ster. Mr.. and Mrs. John Small, Mr..
and Mrs. A. II. Smith, j. Fl. Col
Inns, Harry Goldstein. Stewart c.
Strickland, w. Mason, Miss Mar
garet Kelly, Mrs. NJ. Brown. Richard
Miller, Howard Miller, Il. A. Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Boyce, Mr.. and
Mrs. william NJ. Mcconnell, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Carter, Albert w. Cum
minis, Miss Mary Wright, Irving
Cats. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Metz
ger, Miss Dorothy Metzger. Mr.. and
|
Jacob Rudnick, Sergeant and Mrs.
George f. Virtue, Marvin Meggin-
son. Leon NJ. Wickersham, Frank
McCafferty Miss Romaine Brown,
Harry Witzel, Mr.. and Mrs. A. IL.
] Kruger. Miss Rosalie Miller, Master
/ Seymour Irving Miller, Miss Edna
l.. Murphy, John c. Saylor, Henry
I. Bowles. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wagner, Mrs. A. NJ. Bennett, Mrs.
Cora Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Richardson, Mrs. Leila Richardson,
Mrs. ]. Rossinski. of Philadelphia;
Miss Marion Hart and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Cochran. of Townsend.
It was the annual outing Of the
employees OF the Miller Brothers
Company and the fifth Of its kind
that had been held. The entire
party left Wilmington between /
and 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
and an hour later its members were
enjoying themselves on the spacious
lawns and porches of "Waterview,'
which formerly was the home OF
the Colburns.
The buffet luncheon was made ur
Of sandwiches of various kinds, cold
soft drinks, salads and pickles. The
formal dinner in the evening was
much more elaborate. its more inn
portant features being crab salad,
roast beef. white potatoes. beets
peas, corn, celery. olives, coffee and
cigars and cigarettes.
A special feature Of the evening
was solo dancing by Miss Roslie
Miller. small daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Miller. She did the
Highland Fling and Hawaiian dances
to the accompaniment Of the or
chestra and was applauded heartily
by all who saw her.
Before the party broke up and
the return to Wilmington was made
a rising vote Of thanks was given tc
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller for the delight.
ful time they had had. Mrs. Miller
was complimented for the sacrifice
of her own pleasure in behalf Of hei
many guests.
The only untoward incident OF the
day was when a little son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. II. Kruger was Knocked
down accidentally on the beach a
Augustine, suffering a severe lacera
tion of the under lip. He was talxer
to Delaware City for treatment.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
KIDNAP WOMAN,
Speed IN AUTO
CONTINUED from first page)

continued from first page)
Quoted. a number OF women have
Greenwich gang" as it has come to
be known.
In addition to those actually alb
had narrow escapes. it was learned.
on several occasions motor cars
have dashed up to women as they
were crossing the street in the vi
cinity or standing near the curb and
men in these cars have attempted
to seize them.
The kidnappers are described as
Italians. Police believe there is
some connection between them and
the good killers"
The story OF Mrs Kane's kidnap-
ping was told by scrubwoman in
an ONCE building. She said she
saw the girl leave the building and
start across the street. There were
many pedestrians and much traffic
| Suddenly one OF the passing cars
swerved slowed down and .
swarthy man in the rear seat seized
! the woman about the waist and
swept her into the machine. It i'm
medlately darted around a corner.
Kane told the police his wife was
daughter OF a wealthy French
/ family at Bordeaux and that they
met while he was in the army over
seas
Several houses situated near wher,
1 Mrs. Kane was seen are beinf
watched by police today in belief
that one Of them may be the rem
devious OF the kidnappers where the
victims are kept.
Evening journal., 1921-08-22
GIVES nIRrHpAY PARrY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Drucker, OF
Sl4 Madison street, entertained on
Thursday evening at their home in
honor OF the birthday anniversary
OF their daughter, Ida. The even
ing was spent in danciqg and play
ing games. Refreshments were
served. Among those present were;
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Drucker. Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Drucker, Rose
Drucker, Ida Drucker Rose Evans,
Sarah NJ. Schulz Leah Borish, Helen
Cohen. Rosalind Cohen, Alice
Greenberg, Anna Jacobson. Eta
Weinstein, Ida Greenblatt, Morris
Uman. Charles Levy, oscar Groll,
Joseph Breuer. Nathan Breuer, lsa-
dore Bleibergs Louis Shankin and
Charles Arsht