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New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
HOLD.UP MEN GET
 S350 FROM VICTIM Charles Ronketti Hit on Head With Blackjack k--Men Escape KENSINGY0N MAN INJURED
Frank Bollman and Son Figure in Southington Automobile Accident Carter Wedding Annivcrsary-Fircs Brief Items.

Charles Ronketti, a meat dealer of Kensington, was robbed of $350 in bills when he was held up on Main street last evening at about 730 o'clock. The robbers also took with them Knights of Columbus book and check book which they found in Ronkettis possession. They overlook ed one fifty and one ten dollar bill.
 Ronketti was called to the New Britain police station this morning were three suspicious men had been arrested. He felt assured however that these men were not connected in the affair and they were released. All they had in their possession, Ronketti said was fifty cent piece and they were headed for the railroad tracks in Der lin to hop a freight to Boston.
 Mir. Ronketti said this morning that as he approached the dam on Main street he heard someone running behind him. He turned and thought the men were friends trying to catch up to him.
 The men were masked, Mir. Ronkct- ii discovered and when they ap- preached him they asked that he hold up his hands. James Karum who was with Ronketti ran away at the time of the holdup.
 Refused To Obey.
 Ronketti explained that he thought the men were only fooling at first and he said that he would not hold up his hands.
 He then made a grab and tore the mask off of the face of one of the culprits. This he later gave to Pros- ecutor c. F. Lewis. The robber then pointed a revolver in his face while another one hit him on the head with d blackjack. They then relieved him of his $350.
 On picking himself up, MT. Ron- ketti sought help, and believing that the men headed for Meriden he start ed for that city. On nearing the out skirts of the city they saw man who looked similar to one of the hold up men.
 He was asked if he wanted ride,
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
ULSTER BORDER IS LIKE BATTLE FRONT
Evening News Correspondent De. scribcs Conditions, With Oppon-
 cnts Firing at Each Other.

London March 2o,-CDy Associated Press, The border line of Ulster was described as Hike battle front" by the Evening News Belfast cores pondcnt, who reported rival forces of the Irish republican army and of l'l- ster fpecial eonstables were continual ly firing at each other during the weekend
 The combatants were loo well con- cealed for serious losses to be intlict- ed and the exchange Of fire was main- ly intended to prevent the sprinGing of surprise attacks. As. an extra pre- caution the area between the two forces was sprayed with machine guns fire at Intervals.
 The rival armies, continues the correspondent, were gradually creep ing closer to each other, and the first collision was expected to occur on the frontier near Caledon, County Tyrone. "The sound of the blowing up of | bridges on the Ulster border during l the weekend could be heard miles away" adds the dispatch. "The northern forces were mainly respon- siblc and as the result of their nctiv- | ties every important bridge leading from the free state has been demol- shed while hundreds of roads have been trenched and closed with trees
 "The tension is already beginning to affect the inhabitants behind the bat tie line. The unionists along the from tier are much perturbed over the menace of invasion and have asked that more protection be afforded them. Many close to the battle zone, which is no mans land, have had to evacuate their houses which immedi- ately have been occupied by the fight ing forces
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
PREPARING PROGRAM
Experts For England, France, Italy, Belgium and Japan Getting Ready For Genoa Conference.

London, March 20. (By Associated Press)-Technica experts represent ing Great Britain, France, Italy, Bel gium and Japan began their prelim- mary discussions of the program Of the Genoa economic conference to- day The mepting was held in the rooms of the board of trade, with Sir Sydney Chapman, permanent under secretary of the board in the chair.
 By the end of the week it is eX- pected substantial progress will have been made in preparing various pro- posals relating to the financial and economic questions which form the Genoa agenda.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
MANNiX IN TROUBLE
Archbishop Took Part in
 Forbidden Parade.

Melbourne, Australia, March 1s.- The police have taken the names of 26 leaders and organizers of last Fri days procession in celebration of St. Patrick's Day which was carried out in defiance of the city councils veto. The names include those of Arch bishop Mannix with two members of a parliament and several city council lors.
 Archbishop Mannix in his speech at the celebration said he was glad there were people in Ireland who were pro- testing against the Anglo Irish treaty which he declared was not final settlement of the Irish question.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
EIiKS PLAN BANQUET
Local Lodge To Celebrate Anniversary
 Next Week

Plans are being made by the New Britain lodge of Elks for their anni- versary banquet which will be served in the Elks' home on Tuesday evening March 2S. The annual banquet Is one of the important yearly social features of the Elks and it is expected that there will be large attendance.
 The committee of arrangements is made up of the following members: Timothy w. OBrien, Dr. Dray, Ed ward Loomis, George Dobson, John w. Lynch and Harvey Walrath.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
sERyICEMEN's MASS MEETING
Platform and Demands of Veterans

Platform and Demands or Veterans
 To Be Drawn Up This Evening
 There will be mass meeting of all ex-servicemen in Foresters hall on Church street this evening to draw up platform, showing what the serv- icemen want, to endorse the candid acy of the eX-servicemen who are running for office and to draw up re- quests made by ex-servicemen re- garding municipal affairs.
 There will be a program of vocal and instrumental selections and Q number of boxing bouts for the enter tanment of all those who will attend. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the United War Veterans association of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
ENGINEERS TO MEET
Expert Moore Of Hartford To Ad-
 dress Gathering Of Local Men

The New Britain branch of the Connecticut section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, will meet in the auditorium of the Central Junior High school on Tuesday eve ming, March 2S, at 7:30 o'clock.
 MT. Moore, wireless expert from the Baldwin Stewart Co.,, of Hartford. will speak on Wireless" and a com- plete radio set will be installed where by any concerts or other messages may be heard by the audience. Ad- mission will be by card only These may be obtained at the Herald office.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
NOROCCANS ROUTED

Melilla, March 20, (By Associated Press) Spanish troops occupied an important position in the Tuguntz ter ritory of the Beni Said tribe early Saturday. Tanks drove the Moroc- cans from their trenches, putting them to precipitate flight.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
STATE NOT TO PAY
 SCHOOL EXPENSES Town Unable to Obtain Tuition
 ReimbulSenentS LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL
James c. Usher Commences Duties At Post Office Today-W. c. T. |. Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon to Elect New Secrctary-Othcr Notes.

Frank G. Osborne, secretary and financial agent of the local town school committee, is in receipt of a letter from A. B. Meredith. commis- sioner of education at Hartford, stat ing that Plainville cannot obtain re- imburscment from the state for tui- tion and transportation Of it's out-of- town pupils. This action, says Mir Meredith, is necessary because of the change enacted by thc legislature under the pro. isions of Chapter 30S of the Public Acts of 1921. The fol- lowing is q copy of the letter for warded Mir. Osborne by the educa- 1 ton commissioner:
 Frank C.. Osborne Secretary of Plainri.le School Committee.
 "It appears that from t,se last pub ,, lished report Of the state tax con- missioner that the grand list of the town of PlainNille for la-0 was s4,-
 236,694. l therefore have to notify you that under the provisions of Chapter sos Of the Pubic Acts of 1921, tho Town of Plainville cannot obtain reimbursement from the state on account of expenditures for Higl, school tuition and High school trans portation. I herewith send you q copy of the law.
 Reimbursement cannot be obtained four million"
 Yours truly, "A. M. MEREDITH, | Commissioner of education.'
 Chapter sos
 . The following is the copy oi t;is
 lew law as enclosed in thc letter |.
 IT, Meredith, explaining tlc change
 nacted by the Legislature:
 Reimbursement Of towns for (
 ,ortion of the tuition of children at.
 ending High schools. Chapter 3oS
 Public Acts 1921.
 Section 995 of the general statutes
 5 amended to read as follows: Every
 own, having q grand list of less, thar
 our millian dollars, shall annually in July, receive from the comptroller of the state an amount equal to two thirds of the aggregate of tie sums which have actually beer paid by
 the town for tuition fees under tho f provisions of section 994, of the gen. aral statutes, provided not more thar F $50 shall be paid by the state fol each pupil attending from any town Means More Expense.
 This bit of information from the education commissioner, will near that the school expenses of the towr nay be increased several thousand dollars more than had been planned al the recent town meeting. The budget calls for a sum of s45,000 to be ex- pended for the school expenses. Oi this amount, the state pays a con siderable sum. The fact that the state will not reimburse Plainville this year was not known at the meet ing.
 In 1921, Plainvile received from the state, total of s3,317.39 towards the payment of the out town attending pupils. The sum of S2,353.79 was paid for tuition while $963.60 was paid for transportation. If the recent amendment of Chapter sos had not been passed by the last legislature
 Painville, would have received from the state more than s4,O00 for tuition alone, according to figures compiled by , Secretary Osborne. Besides that, q rebate would be received on trans portation. Cost Last Year.
 | The annual report of the selectnCn n
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
CASCARETS |0' For Constipated BoWels-Bilious Liver

tonight will empty your bowels com pletely by morning and you will feel splendid. They work while you sleep" Cascarets never stir you up or gripe like Salts, Pills. Calomel, or oil and they cost only ten cents . box. Children love Cascarets too.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

San Francisco has the only Hindu temple in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

Persian carpet designs have beer handed down from remote ages.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
Cost Last Year.

The annual report of the seectmcn treasurer and school committee fol
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

Use It Instead oeapou,ticc orthe old-fashioned mustard plaster. Simply Rub It In. Clean, soothing, easy to apply. It, beneficial qualities have made Minard's Iniment the f.vor;te in thousands of homes for more than 65 years.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

IF you miss the last train or trolley call City Taxi Service, 127 Church St. Phone 237s, 24 hour service.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

FURNITURE and piano moving and all . kinds of trucking. I. A. Gridley, ST
 Whiting St., Plainville. Phone 163.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-20

lr you miss the last train trolley call City Taxi Service, 127 Church St. Phone 2579, 24 hour service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
OSCEOLA

OSCEOLA. Ind. Ov. II. - The
Ladies' Aid society Of the Osceoia
NJ Z. Church. held a business meet
ing in the basement of the church
Wednesday afternoon. There was a
good attendance. and plans were
made for a bazaar and rummage
sale to take place IN the near fu-
ture.
II. F. Curtis has gone to Detroit.
where he will spend several weeks
with his daughter, Mrs. A. NJ. Jen-
nings.
Mrs. Clara Williams OF Elkhart IL
a guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Gill.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Cook. and
daughter, Mrs Linnie Rogers. have
closed their farm home and moved
to Mishawaka. for the winter
Ralph HOLDEN Of Purdue universi-
", Lafayette. Ind. is spending sew
eral days with his parents.
The Patron-Teachers club Of the
Osceola school held a we'll attended
and interesting session Friday eve
ming. Prof. H. A Moran gave a
talk on the educational connection
Of the teacher, pupil and patron.
The luncheon was donated by two
of Osceola's business men. and a
the school was given permission to
make a nominal charge. a nice sum
was realized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13

here 10 inspect the chapter and hold
an examination. The banquet was
given at the Ross House and the
color scheme in the three course
dinner was the red. white and blue,
as the affair was given on Armistice
Day
John Xaver and Miss Hattie Nor
row were married at o'clock in
the St. MichReIs church Following
the wedding. a wedding breakfas
was served at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Morrow.
The young people OF the Methodist
church in this city and other cities in
the district have been observing
Win Ny Chum" week. which cul-
minated Friday evening IN a meeting
at the local Methodist church. Rep
resentatives from Knox. Culver, Ar
gos, Walkerton, North Liberty. Lake
vile and other surrounding churches
were present 10 the number OF 100.
supper was served at 6 O'Clock.
followed by the following program:
Piano solo by Miss Katherine earn:
talks by Miss Esther Kirkpatrick
and Miss Grace Cullen. district work
ers. Mr.. KlOekow OF South Bend,
Mr.. Larue OF Valparaiso, and Benz.
Brist OF Hammond. Following the
program, which was unique and
helpful. the evening was spent in a
social hour with games and music.
The workers feel that this plan Of
work has been highly successful. and
that lasting results will come from
such organized work among the
young people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
OLIVE BRANCH

Rev. G. Pollen OF LakeVille, spent
Sunday with c. Anderson and family
Irene Howell IS I'll at her home
with an attack Of Grippe.
Mr.. Bert Hummer and family spent
sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Oberly OF South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Shupert spent
Tuesday with Richard Tollard and
family II Lakeville.
Mrs. Elmlra Bailey and Mrs. David
sherman spent Tuesday with Mrs.
Nora Lightfoot or Lakeville.
Glen June motored 20 Gary, Ind.
Wednesday and purchased some
Holstein cattle
The Olive Branch ladies spent
Thursday with Rev. and Mrs. Walter
with a sewing and donation for they
just recently moved here.
Mrs. c. Anderson and Mrs. Lars
Anderson spent Monday with Mrs.
John Graf OF South Bend.
w. II Long was a Sunday guest Of
Albert Wagner and family.
Mrs. Thomas Seward entertained
the Maple Grove Ladies Aid al her
home Wednesday afternoon.
Eva Bennett is visiting her sister
near Wyatt the past week.
Preaching services at Olive Branch
church Sunday evening at 1870.
James Walters. pastor. Everybody
welcome.
Fred Auer IS in Canada for a trip.
Mrs. Arthur Kahn remains poorly
az her home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
PLYMOUTH

Mrs. Olive BeldOn returned TO her
home in Indianapolis after spending
a few days with relatives in thfs
city.
Little Virginia Ruggles is quite i'll
with pneumonia
A marriage license was issued TO
John Xaver and Hattie Morrow,
both OF Plymouth
Emanuel Lorgren of Donaldson
died Friday morning after an illness
Of several months He was 81 years
old, coming here from Sweden and
working on a farm. Besides his
wife. be leaves two daughters. Mrs
Berksteid Of South Bend, Mrs. Oscar
Newberg. of Donaldson: two sons
David of Donaldson and Arthur of
South Bend. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon at the U. B.
church in Donaldson at 2 o'clock.
The Westminster Guild met last
evening with Mrs. Clyde Price on
Jefferson st. About % were present
at the Hope luncheon and took part
in the program which followed. The
devotionals were led by Miss Opal
letters. followed by the lesson study
given by Vera Sanner, which fin-
ished the book. The new book
Lighted to Tighten" will be taken
up in the January meeting, a book
on missions In India A special
musical number was given by Mrs
Pansy Peterson, Mrs. Faye Rowe
and Miss Lelah Hess, accompanied
by Mrs. Angie Cook The next meet
ing will be a Christmas party at the
home OF Mrs Erma Kline on Dec
ember 18th.
Mrs James Stilson is spending
few, days in Chicago with relatives
Mrs. J. w. Henders with her
two daughters. Orpha and Fern. are
visiting at the home Of Mrs. Hender-
sons cons and families in South
Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roller Kleckner Of
Warsaw. are spending a few days
with relatives here
Mrs Ida Corl of Bourbon is spend
ing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs
B. b. Parks
Mrs. d. MCGOWAN. who has been
spending a few days with relatives
in Hazelcrest. H.. returned 10 her
MCGOWAN of Phoenix, Arizona
Mrs. L. s. Lemert is spending a
few days with her daughter. Mrs.
Ed. Perschbacher IN Rochester.
An Armistice Day program will be
given in the Methodist church sat
urday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Everyone is urged TO be present.
Mrs Gertrude Sheets entertained
the card club at her home last even
ing. Mrs. Harry Lackey received the
prize Of the evening. This club
meets every two weeks.
The d. A. r. meeting was held
Friday evening at the home Of Mrs
Grace Aspinall. Forty four were
present. The usual program was
followed, with the addition Of a song
by a quartet
The Tri Kappas met with Mrs.
Helen Rittenhouse Friday evening
and the final plans were made for
tbs reception which was 20 be held
on Saturday evening at the Ross
House in honor Of one OF the state
officers from Garrett, Ind. who was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
indiana and MiChi6dn
FEIGNS ILLNESS AND
DASHES TO FREEDOM
Twenty-Year-Old Student Out
wits Detroit Authorities
in Daring Flight.

DETROIT. Mich. Nov. Fac
ing sentence on a charge OF armed
robbery. OF his plea OF guilty. JOS
eph Ryan. 20-year-old Pittsburg
student, made a sensational and
successful dash for liberty from the
Municipal Courts building. eluding
policemen. detectives and probation
officers and vanishing from his pur-
suers at Macomb and Beaubien SITS
Ryan. who pleaded guilty last
week before Judge Thomas NJ. Cot
ter. TO charge OF holding up Ed
ward Eberhardt in his jewelry store
and stealing Jewelry valued at $50,
was being questioned by Probation
Officer Louis Hall when he feigned
illness and was taken 10 a nearby
toilet room for a drink OF water.
Returning TO the probation office. he
buried his face IN his hands and
said he was very III. then suddenly
bolted from the room and dashed
out the Clinton st. entrance OF the
court building.
Hall, as soon as he recovered from
his surprise. gave chase, and Ken
meth Cregh. probation officer, leaped
through an open window OF the
office 20 the street below and Joined
in the pursuit. Several policemen
took up the chase. firing their re-
volvers IN the air and yelling to
Ryan TO halt. but the fugitive speed
like a deer through the vehicle
tunnel leading 10 Macomb St. and
west on Macomb st 10 Beaublen ST.,
where II Is thought he dashed into
the plant OF the Carl f. Schmidt
Tanning Co. and his pursuers lost
III trace OF him.
Ryan, who was student at Car
nesie Technical institute, was work
,Ng as a sailor on the lakes during
the summer, when the shippins
strike put him out Of a job. He
said he was bound for the Ford fac
tory 70 seek work when he passed
the Eberhardt jewelry store and
suddenly decided on the robbery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13

church met Tuesday with Mrs. VIII
Robinson. The afternoon was spent
in sewing for the Chudren's Home.
in 81. Joseph.
Mrs. W. 4 Edison visited rela-
tiFes in South Bend Thursday.
Miss Nina Sparks was a visitor In
St Joseph Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Ludington lePt
Wednesday for Nashville. Tenn. ana
VIII spend the winter In the south
Major Murdoch circle held their
regular meeting Thursday after
noon. and Mrs. Fannie Woollett Of
Detroit. the department president
was present for the annual inspec-
ton Of the work OF the circle Aft
or the business session. a social hour
was enjoyed. Two readings were
given in a charming manner by Mrs
A. VI. Hendlaman a dainty lunch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
Bullet Crashes Through
School WiHdOIU; NdFrOtCly
Misses Small Girls Head

LEESBURG. Ind. Nov. IA
bullet, believed TO have come from
the gun Of a hunter, late Friday az
ternOon crashed through a window
at the Leesburg public school, miss
ed the head of a small girl by a few
inches. passed over the heads OF
five other children and was i'm
bedded in the wall near a door
through which children were
marching
Clarence r. Young. principal OF
the school. conducted an immediate
Investigation but was unable 10
locate the source Of the bullet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
Personals from NQdrbu Towns
NILES

NILES. Mich. Nov. 12-CSpeciaD
KALAMAZOO college. Kalamazoo,
Mich, has selected Gilbert Otto OF
the Niles high school class of '22 to
represent II on the intercollegiate
debating team. The Freshmen teams
will debate Albion and Hillsdale col
ieges in January. In 1921 Mr.. Otto
won the state Oratorical first honors.
Mrs William Umholtz and Mrs.
Charles Moon, regent and vice-re-
gent Of Fort st. Joseph chapter, d.
A. R. attended a reception and din
ner given by the Rebekah charter,
d. A. r. at Three Oaks Friday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Anna Keller has returned
from visit in Detroit
Fred Dean writes that he and his
family are located at Stockton, Calf.
for the winter.
The A. c. A. will have a luncheon
Saturday afternoon at the home of
the president, Mrs. n. P. Beebe.
Donald Bachman. 1916 y. Fifth
St, will leave tomorrow for Albu-
qurque. y. NJ. where he will spend
the winter His father. Fred Bach
man and Henry Norman Will ac-
company him TO Chicago.
Mrs. II. Allsopp, 144O Sheridan av.
visited her daughter. Mrs. Laura
Martin in South Bend yesterday.
Miss Ruth Brown. formerly OF
Niles. and a sister OF Leavitt Brown,
who was almost. completely paralyz-
ed on July Is. when she dived into
shallow water while attending a
picnic at lake near Grand Rapids.
is now at the home OF her sister,
Mrs Harry Nichols at Bainbridge.
She is still confined 10 her bed and
her condition shows little improve
ment.
Claud Haslet had a public auction
sale today at his farm south Of Blu
chanan and expects to move to Niles
next week to 1903 Oak St. which he
purchased from Mrs william
Thompson. Mr. Haslet is now en-
ployed at the Michigan Central ter
minal.
Mrs. Oscar Lewis and daughter.
Miss Frances Of Salt Lake city.
Utah. are guests Of Mrs L. II. Bee
SON The latter has recently re-
turned after spending more than
a month in New York
Mrs. William Thompson. 1910
Oak St. expects TO ieave next week
for Great Falls. Mont. where she
will spend the witer with her
daughter.
Miss Pearl McGray and Leonard
Witte were married at St Joseph on
Wednesday by Rev Dove. They
have taken an apartment with Mrs
A w. Fletcher. 1903. Syctmore St
Mr. Witte is a Michigan Central tel
egraph operator. The bride has been
employed as a cashier at the Mich
igan Central dining hall.
Mrs William r Smith. sos Pc
kagon ST.. has returned from the
Yoeman Sanitarium in ST. Joseph.
where she was a patient for four
weeks. during which time she sub
mitted 10 two operations. She Is re-
covering nicely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-13
TREAT FOR Riddles.

DOWAGIAC. Mich. Nov. IL
Thirty little k!nderEarten children
were thrilled 10y visit C., the local
fire station saturday morning accom-
panied by their teacher. Miss Marie
Boodei They examined all the ap-
naratus and gave Fire chief Putnam
Leader some valuable suggestions
C0eu the chief suggested that they
all try s,id.ng down the pole. and
Miss Boodel could hardly drag them
back 10 school Now all the boys are
going 20 be tiremen and all the girls
are wishing they were boys