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Middletown transcript., 1922-03-18

Ginghams Sin checks, plaids,
stripes and plain, 81 in. wide, 3Oc
yd. II in. wide, 25c yd. Cham
brays, all shades, rs in. wide, l0c
yd. M. R. &K. A. DROLL.
Middletown transcript., 1922-03-18
ST. PAUL's M. E. CHURCH


1850 A. M. sunday School.
Hoo A. M. Service with sermon by
the Pastor, Rev. Robert Hodgson.
100 P. M. Epworth League meeting.
7.3O T. M. Usual evening service.
Wedn sday evening the Boys Club
will give an illustrated lecture.
7.3O P. NJ. Friday evening service:
Middletown transcript., 1922-03-18

Thomas Meighan in "The Con-
quest Of Canaan" at the movies
next Wednesday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1922-03-18

All the latest shades and styles
in Sport hats, reasonably priced at
N. R. & K. A. DROLL'Sg
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1922-09-02

qualified to take care of the money.
The bank steps in to safeguard the
families from loss. Brotherhood men
are being advised to make wills
naming the bank as trustee 20 it can,
collect, and. manage insurance and
other money that falls to the heirs
and protect them from swindlers.
During an interview, Mr.. Stone
pulled, a five-dollar bill. from his
pocket and held it UP for inspection.
II want to show you a curiosity.
he. remarked. That Is one of our
first issue of currency, the first bank
notes ever put into. circulation by
a labor organization bank anywhere
in the history of the world. 1t is just
as good as any other bank note. It
was printed by the government and
issued in the usual way. Our notes
are in general circulation along with
Federal Reserve notes and gold GER
tificates." =.
The face Of the note bore the In
scription, brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers Cooperative Bank Of
Cleveland; will pay to the bearer on
demand five dollars. Cleveland, Ohio,
October rs, 1920. William B.; Prem
ter, Cashier, Warren 8. Stone, Fresi-
dent" :
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers building previously men
toned was erected without assessing
the members: ct sthe organization.
The. broth Thought the. land
outright: and then, erected the struc-
ture with borrowed money. Within
! 10 years the rentals had paid off the
loan, and now the building stands
free of debt. It cost $1,250,ooo. Re
Gently the brotherhood rejected an
offer Of $3,000,000.
Life Story of Stone.
It was long leap. from the cab
of an engine to the promoter of a
$3,000,000 office building and the
presidency of a $15,000,ooo bank,
but Mr.. Stone made it. After serving
as a fireman for five years, he ran
an engine for 10 years and three
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1922-09-02

the investment will bring Is per
cent" ~.
"Your security is good" replied
Mr.. Stone, but we don't care to
make the loan." "... -.
'Why, what's the matter?" asked
the applicant, very much astonished.
1--WE refuse to loan Ito any man
who is going to make living cond1-
tons harder, just as you propose to
do by increasing your rents"
"Well, WE'LL" exclaimed the would
be borrower ,.ngrily. 'if that is the
way you intend to do business. you
will soon be on the :: rocks" He
walked out enraged. ~ 49,
Mr.. Stone had not been in the.
banking business very long before
he crossed the trail of the loan bro
kers, who make a living. .by charg-
ing a bonus for gettihe' loans: for
clients. A loan had been granted to
a widow. and when the: final papers
came to Mr.. Stone he discovered that
the note had been made out to draw
10 per cent interest in place Of seven.
How is this?" asked Mr.. Stone:
"This loan was allowed for seven
per cent, but see it is 10 per cent
in the note" ~.
"Oh," replied the broker who was
handling the transaction, "the three
per cent difference is my rake-off
for getting the loan for her."
THAT. don't *go,in:: this: bank, ex-
claimed Mr. stone. r.. tll1ds lady:
wants a'::loan she cam get it: in::the
regular way without paying anything
to a broker" 49,.
"Why," exclaimed the broker,
there are 800 Of us in Cleveland"
IT don't want any of them around
here, said Mr.. Stone.
For Widows and Orphans.
Widows and orphans Of locomo-
tive engineers who belong to the
brotherhood are the special care of
the Brotherhood bank. The brother
hood pays out between $2,5O0,000
and 100000 year in death bene-
fits and many beneficiaries are not
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r. . - - -- .
months. In 1903 he. became grand
chief @of the Brotherhood Of Loco.
motive Engineers, and has been re-
elected to that office six times unan-
imously. His term expires in 1924. =
In extending the cooperative
banking system, the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers has recently
acquired control OF the Peoples.
State Banking & Trust company Of
Hammond, Indiana, and Of the Not.
tingham Banking & Trust company,
Nottingham, Ohio. Other co-opera-
tive banks have been or are being
formed in Detroit, st. Louis, Cincin-
natl. San Demanding, Tucson, Phil
adelphia, Indianapolis Birmingham,
Minneapolis; Kansas City, Denver.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1922-09-02
Seattle and. Spokane.

=
Labor organizations are just be-
ginning to find out" said Mr.. stone,
that after all 1t is the money of the
people that is being used by the
for their own profit. For
every dollar, invested. in q bank by
"a so-called capitalist. the people put
jim $12. In place Of paying big divi-
sdends to non-productive stockhold-
sers, they can limit the dividends and
divide thu" surplus. There is an i'm
=mense. field in; which the co-opera-
tive idea can expand in America"
E Divorce courts remind us that even
in the case of a love match. Ii title
friction makes the end hot. $500.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
MORE TIME ALLOWED
 FOR SACRED COLLEGE
Pope Plus Fixed 15 Days. But Rulee That Even This May Be ln-
 creased If Necessary.

Rome, March 16 (By Associated Press) The Osservatore Romano the organ of the Vatican publishes Papal motu proprio modifying the constitu. tino of Pope Plus x so as to extend the period clapsing between the death of Pope and the converting of the Sacred Conclave to elect a successor.
 Plus X fixed this interval at ter days: Plus NI makes it Is leaving the Cardinals free to extend it two or three days further Not more thar IS days, altogether however must elapse after Pope's death before the conclave meets.
 Plus N1 also establishes that the Cardinals In their first preparatory congregation shall fix the days IF which 10 celebrate the customary nine solemn high requiem masses for the decreased Pope. The rule concerning the attendants allowed Cardina during the conclave is modified so as to permit each member of the Sacred College otake into the conclave two conclavists, one an ecclesiast and the other a layman, besides layman servant.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
A CLEAR COMPLEXION Buddy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes Most Women Can Have Says Dr. Edwards, a Well-Known
 Ohio Physician

Dr. NJ. Edwards for l7 years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ail- ments. During these years he gave to his patients prescription made of a few well-known vegetable ingredients mixed with olive oil. naming them Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will know them by their olive color.
 These tablets are wonder workers on the liver and bowels, which cause nor nal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in ones system
 If you have pale face. sallow look. dull eyes, pirnples, coated tongue, head aches, listless, no-good feeling. all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for time and note the pleasing results.
 Thousands of women and men take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the suc- cessful substitute for calomel--now and then just to keep them fit. l5c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
EXPRESS Co. SEES
 BUSINESS REVIVAL
Local Agent Feels Business Will
 Increase Greatly Next Month

The express business is a good barometer of trade, according to A. I, Caonctte, agent in charge of the local express office, who declares it is sig niticant that the American Railway Express company. is preparing for a heavy movement of express traffic during the remainder of this month and April
 Punctuation in the express business, according to Mir. Caouttte usually pre- cedes like changes in general business by several weeks. The express com pany confident that business rcsump ton is near at hand. At the New York office, it is stated that an un- usual number of buyers have visited New York city recently and that many concerns have full corps of travelling salesmen on the road
 The express company is getting ready for return of the small pack age business, and the first two months crease in this traffic.
 Prepare For Increase
 As the first step in the preparation made for business increase, the eN- press company is experimenting with steel collapsible packing trunks, which arc expected to give even greater protection from crushing, soiing, damag by moisture and pill fcring of all small shipments.
 In addition to this. the carrier has purchased 1000 packing trunks. which are used, not only for protcc- tive purpose, but also to save extra handling of shipments, and to facili tate direct routing of traffic between specific points
 A study of the express business in 1921 shows that the American Rail- way Express handled lS9,93l,S2o shipments
 The express carrier employs a0,od" motor and horsedrawn vehicles throughout tho country. and these comprise 4,0oo single and double wagons, LOAF electric motor trucks, o,O00 gasoline motor trucks and 5000 sleighs. It operates 5o,0o0 platform trucks at the various railroad depots throughout the country,
 The company has Il force Of l25,0or employees and offices in 2S,0oo cities and towns It operates over practi- cally all the principal railroads of the I'nited States, with total mileage ol .75, ,OOO miles.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
MENTAL DISARMAMENT
Japanese speaker Says Otherwise
 Present Plan Must Fail

Seattle. March lG.--lnltsS there l. mental disarmament" dec area Hi rose Saito, secretary to the Japanese dct egation at the recent WashiugtoE conference, in an address before the Rotary club here, the destroying Q, q few ships will he of no aNai,. Ht said that mental disarmament wont require the United states to lit "th, present ba-s against the Japanese.
 Referring to the Japanese situation on the Pacific coast, Mir, Saitn stated that all pending questions between the United states and Japan haN, practically been scttted except that O., Japanese residents on the coast. L. you approach this problem on board international basis it can also h, solved" He said the prosperity c, the Pacific coast was bound up witt that of the Far East
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
into effect in Berlin at noon today.
 East Berlin Notes


 East Berlin Notes There will be a meeting of th, Modern Woodmen society at Athleti, building this evening.
 Miss 1eona Richards of Hartfor, is spending a few days as the glIe; )f MT. and Mrs. T. Dennis on Wilco avenue
 Mrs. Mildred Harrington is agai1 able to be out after being contncG to her home on Main street by i'll ness.
 George Stepler who was recently confined to his home with the gripp has suffered q relapse and will not b, able to cover his route for the next fe" days at least.
 The Parent Teachers association ol the Hubbard school will hold |, meet ing at the school Thursday evening March 23
 Emery Matscn of New Britain. wa. calling on friends in town Wednes. day.
 Mrs. Bohnert has accepted position in New Britain and commenced her duties this week
 Rchcarsals will soon be commence for play to be presented at the Ath letic hall sometime after Easter Mrs. F.. H. Anderson is ill at hel home on lower Main street IF you miss the last train or trolley, cal City Taxi Service lo1 Church St. phon eS79, .a hour ser> >ire. &RApE Vines trimmed by Charles Pic,f nj. Work guaranteed. Box l5. kcnshIr ton, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
IS HOUR WEEK IS
 VOTED IN RHODE IS.
,icasurc Limiting Working Hours For Women And Children Is Passed By Legislature.

Providence, March l6. - Passage ,esterday by the lower branch of the Khod. sand legislature of the Law ander vll, providing for 4S hour week for women and minors was hail ed by leaders in the textile strike to- day as a signal victory and d direct .,esult of the strike, now in its eighth week.
 William II. Derrick, organizer for ,Ie ama!gamated textile workers, who l5 in charge of the strike organization n the PawtuXet valley, declared tha, the bill would not have stood q chance in the legislature had not the .eXtiie operatives gone on strike and maintained all unbrokcn front. He predicted that politics would be in ,erjected to cause defeat of the bill in me state senate. James M Dick, an other anal gamated organizer speak Ing at Arctic last iighr, referred to attempts by cotton 1naaufacturers in Massac husetts to bring about Il 20 per cent. wast feuucllon Hnu predicted that If min owners persist in their efforts to reduce wages they may uring about Il state of affairs in this section Of the country tnat will lead to civil war;
 The l.avander bill was 10 be sent to the senat, today. 1t was expected that it would there be referred to committee for consideration together with two senate bills bearing on the question of hours of labor.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
FEDERAL PROBE ASKED
Action or Eric Road In Leasing ShoE
 Work Is Questioned

Chicago, March 16.--l'ederal inves igating of the Erie railroads action in leasing it's shops and contracting ,ll shop work to the Meadvile Ma chinery Co.,, of Meadeville, Pa. was ordered by the |. $, railroad labor board today.
 The board authorized a member oi It's personnel to invoke the aid and counsel' of the department of jus. iice to go over the property of the oad in obtaining evidence first hand
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
so NEAR. so FAR

New York, March Is. Some old kentucky whiskey, bottled in bond md shipped to Europe came back within sight of the Statue of Liberty today, but only for little while. The hipment--2.474 barres-wAs aboard the steamship Mckeesport, from Havre and 1t will not be unloaded un- til the steamer reaches Nassau in the Bahamas.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
MANY NEWSPAPERS SUSPEND
t57 Throughout Germany Arc Com.
 pcllcd To Stop Publication

Berlin, March 16.-(By Associated Press) --One hundred and fifty-seven German newspapers and periodicals have suspended publication during the last two months, due to the in. creased cost of print paper. it wal officially announced today.
 The Laubaner Anzeiger announced fl would suspend publication April 1, after continuous existence of 1oG years.
 The price of print paper has par ticularly affected labor, socialist and radical organs.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
RELIGIOUS WRITER DEAD, Editor of ''rhc Spirit of the Mission
 Passes Away in Cos Cob,

New York, March 16.-Rev. Charles Eugene Retticher Episcopal clergy man and editor of The Spirit of the Mission," died last night at Cos Cob, Conn.,, friends here were advised to- day.
 For 1 years he was a missionary in Alaska where he met and married Miss Margaret C. Graves of Bati- more. also a missionary at the time.
 Funeral services will be held here tomorrow at Calvary church, and the body will be removed to Baltimore for !nterment
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
DAYLIGHT SAVING IN BRITAIN.

London, March l6--"Summer time in Great Britain will begin March 2s and end October s. An order to this effect has been issued to secure uni formity in time with France and Bel gium.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
 TO 'GET TOGETHER Affair Will Be Staged at Worth
 inSton Community House GRANGE MlNSTRELS FRIDAY
Musical Event Will Be Held in Damon Hill HalI--Drum Corps Go to Mid- dletown-BoWling Tournament To- night-Brief Items.

The executive council of the Worth ington community center is planning a "Community Get-together" to hc held on Friday evening, March 24 at s o'clock. Residents of Berlin and their families have been invited.
 Prof. Stanley Galrin will direct a play reading and refreshments will be served by the social committee. The members of the council wish to make it known that this will be entirely a complimentary evening.
 George Prentice, president and George Dodd, secretary, haNe sent let ters to all friends ot the association asking them to be present at this af fair.
 In the letter it is stated that the community house on Berlin street is being used by few continuously and the council is anxious to have mem bers take advantage of the plans and good fellowship to be had.
 The house is available for any group of people desiring to use it for social or community purposes by appoint ment with the house committee. It is used regularly as a meeting place for the Mems Bible class and often times by the Berlin Motherhood club. the boy and girl scouts.
 How It Started
 It is d well known fact throughout the state that Berlin has one of the best community association in Con necticut The movement started about two years ago among certain resi- dents. -
 As a result Major r. l.. Wilcox gave the association nine acres of land on which stood an old barn. This was built over and made into the present house. The house is equipped with light and heat and is all paid for. A kitchen was recently added to the structure and it is now possible 10 prepare meals in the house..
 Funds Required
 Money for much of the kitchen ware and other articles was secured
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
VISITING IN CAPRI.

Naples. March 16.--Catdlnal O'Con
 nell of Boston and his suite are visit ing the island of Capri, in the bay ol Naples,
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Bats are directed in their flight b, a special sensc' Of hcprng and b. sound waves
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
Granger V, ,.,, 80 w los- s7s
13D HW fTE
 Basketball Lineup.

VnSkctDalI Lineup.
 The Plainville X. C. basketball team will clash with tho Forestville play CTS at l'ircmens hall tonight. Much interes, has been taken by local fans In the gaVe this evening and large delegation will accompany the play CTS. The following Is the lineup of both teams: Plainville, Dudack. left forward:' Hird or smith, right for ward: Phelps. center; Bugbee, left guard, and Foran or Smedberg. tight guard. Forcstvillc. Fitzgerald left forward; Kirgeshner or Gentersot right forward Downs or Witham center; kenney. left guard, and Be- zanson or Allaire. right guard.
 The Plainville team has been play ing good ball lately and is confident of carrying home the laurels. The Forestvillc players have played tome strong opponents this season and will give the locals n good battle.
 Casey Scnt Up.
 Edward Casey of High street, Hart ford, was given jail sentence of 30 days yesterday by Judge Merit q. Ryder for misdemeanor Casey was arrested by Patrolmen Shubert and Hogan following complaints entered by local young ladies of the actions of the accused on Redstone Htll and West Main street When sentenced. Casey wanted to appeal the case, but later changed his mind.
 Plainvillc Briefs The regular church prayer meeting of the Methodist church will he held this evening at 7:3o o'clock in the church Nestry.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Hayes ot Park street, entertained Miss Mar raret Oonahue of Westtield and her
 lister. Miss Anna Donahue of Water bury at their home yesterday. There will be no meeting ot the executive committee of Brock Barnes post tomorrow evening.
 Amos Osborne has returned from Winstcd where he has been visiting his son, Carl. Mir. Osborne was taken | Ill at his sons home but has recover led.
 | Seouassen lodge, I. 0. o. r., Will | hold it's regular meeting tonight.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

r you miss tho last train or trolley can City Taxi Service, l27 Church st. fhohe .S79, 2i hour service.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

MOUNTAIN VIEW. Plainriile. Five room tenement, second floor. All hoderh lh- pro, ements. Phone 2ls-lg.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

and piano moving and all kinds of trucking. l. A. Gridley, s' Whiting St.. plainSile. Phone l63.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

MATCH I.EPAIRlNti--Expc clock and watch repairing. AT work guaranteed. 70 years experience. Fred B. Manchester, s3 West Main St., PlanNille.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
How It Started
Funds Required

Money for much of the kitchen ware and other articles was secured
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Seouassen lodge, I. 0. o. r., Will hold it's regular meeting tonight.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

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