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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
AUGUSTA TEACHERS
LEAVING FOR HOMES

WITH IN" formal Closing OF tho Au-
zusit Intermediate school Yesterday
tH" teachers in tho various classes left
49, once for their homes in various
parts ~ this state and in the Bay
state as we'll Among those who left
yesterday we're Miss Mary Brown of
th~ Ballard school. to PemaQuid for
tho summer, Miss Lucy Linnoktp of
~" Lincoln school. to Linnekin. Me:
Miss Emma Msllsr. Nash school. to
Machtas. Miss Geneva Little, Smith
school to Monmouth; Miss Hazel Arm
strong, Nash school. to Machiss Mss
Marion stanley. Williams school. 10
Milbridgs. Me; Mss Dorothy Buck to
huekheld: Miss Ruth Morrill,. Church
Hill school. 10 Gray: Miss Katherine
Tracey, Lincoln school. to Lewiston:
Miss Belle Dennison. harrington
school 10 Cutler, Me: Miss Mildred
Lake. harrington school, 10 Lubec;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Shepard Prizes at Hiqh School

In the Senior class the first prize
goes to Ruth Mae Nilcs, ana the Sol.
ond prize to Gladys Mary Amos.
First prize in the Junior Glass to
George II. Halves, second prize to
Alonzo J.. Bilodcau.
In the Sophomore class the first
prize to Doris NJ. Huff; second prize
to Edward Cayouettc.
Freshman class, first to James +.
White and second tie Between
Dorothy NJ. Nye ana Roy Bosworth.
In the Senior. Junior and sophie
more years the prizes are awarded
to those students making the great
est Improvement in scholastic stand
ing and in the Freshman year, for
the highest rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
5 Dead in Attempt
to Hold Up Southern
Pacific Mail Train

CaleXico. Cal. June 16-l'rancisco
Garcia and four OF his followers are
dead. seven were wounded and four
soldiers of the Mexican army were
killed and nine wounded in a fight
resulting from an attempt to hold up
n Southern Pacific train laden Wit
Si5O,Ooo in gold bullion. according to
a report received here tonight.
Tch money was cnroute from q
point in the state Of Nayarit. Mexico,
to Mazatlan. Sinaloa, for shipment TO
the First aNtional bank of Los An
geles.
The attempt at robbery WAS mad"
at dawn today. advices said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Accidental Death
\. ii. S. of Y. Commander

Stoddard \. r.. June 1G-I'rank
+. Smith. A. commander OF the
kecnc Sons of Veterans. lost his life
some time in the night last night in
Long Pond. and his body was recov-
cred today. Smith had gone fishing
and as his body was found IN shall
low water. it is believed that he was
taken suddenly ill, and fell into the
pond. Smith had left his wife at
their camp ana as he did not return
today, "A search was instituted today.
resulting in the finding of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
STEAMER LINE
BETWEEN BOSTON
AND GULF MEXICO

Boston, June ia regular
steamship service between Boston
and Gulf Of Mexico ports will be es-
tablished shortly, according to an an
nouncement made today by the
Maritime Association of the Boston
Chamber Of Commerce.
The plans call for a fortnightly
service by two modern 5000 ton
freighters between Boston and New
ORLEANS, and probably Galveston. Ar
rangecent for trans shipment of car
go into Mississippi Warrior river
barges at New Orleans will furnish
all water service from Boston TO St,
Louis and Birmingham.
New England railroads have prom
ised hearty cooperation to the new
line, it is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Delegation Secures Promise
President Attend Graphic
Arts Convention at Hub

Washington. June 1G-Prcsidcnt
Harding told a delegation from Bos-
ton today that he would endeavor to
attend the convention of graphic
arts. which will be held in Boston
Aug. IS to Sept. >. Senator Lodge,
Republican, Massa chusetts, intro
duced the delegation and William
McMaster. representing the mayor of
Boston presented the invitation to
the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
End Grammar School
Graduation Last Eve.

| Inc second w lnlnlop Grammar
| school graduation WAS held Thursday
evening at the Town hall, and proved
most successful. The hall was attrac-
! lively decorated with strcamcrS Of
| blue and gold, and the stage was
banked with evergrecns and wild
roses, the lights shaded in yellow giv-
! ing 81 real sunlight effect. Bouquets
OF yellow lilies and blue iris carried
| out the color scheme most effectively.
| Two large flags formed the back
ground ana the class motto, I'VE find
! Il way to make one" was arChcd in
the foreground. The opening march
| by the Sth and 9th grades was finely
done. With Miss Matte Chandler at
the piano the Sth grade. marshalcd by
| length of the hall through which was
| conducted the 9th, grade ana their
dainty little flower girl. Virginia
Partridge. carrying an armful OF white
carnations. While the class stood,
tho Sth grade was marched to the
| front seats ana seated IN the marshal.
who performed his part most pleas
ingly Each graduate was then pre-
scented with flower from the bouquet
which the little flower girl carried
and tn" exercises were officially open
cd. The now school victrola was "X-
hiblt"d in tn" front Of tn" han and 4
selection on this opened the program.
Prayer was offered y. Roy. l.. J. Cl!f-
ford. 20 Dearest FathoIland" with
I duct by Antonio TlaUrv and Palph
Reeves, with Anna Briggs as accom-
( PIANIST, was the first musical number
and was followed W. tho S,alutatol&',
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Continue Search Six
Wanted Connection
Liquor Smuggling

New York. June 16-Search was
being pressed today for six more
men sought in connection with the
alleged conspiracy whereby alcohol
and liquor. valued at s1.500,000 in
bootleg prices, was said to have been
taken off the former tramp steamer
korona in Nara ga nsett Bay on two
occasions and landde near City Is
land.
Five ocean tugs and bargnG, al
legged to have cleared for Greece. were
seized yesterday at New York. New
London and New Bedford and two
arrests were made in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Funeral Miss Mary E, MOODY

The remains of the late Miss Mary
+ Moody, aged 81 years were brought
Friday afternoon from New York,
where Miss Moody passed away June
II. She was n former resident of
Augusta, and funeral services will be
hold at the family lot at Forest Grove
cemetery at 10 a. NJ. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

The Q. \. \. Club of this city has
accepted an invitation to be guests
June - and 49, of Mrs c. F. Flynt
Mrs. Edgar Turner and Mrs. Levi Will
ljams at Ocean Point. Members who
plan to take the trip will please COM
municate with the club secretary.
Mrs. Ethel NJ. Eankins. not later than
Tuesday noon, June 20. Telephone
oHl-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Among the intentions of marriage
flied recently at the Office of City
Clerk Frank Z. Southland arc the fol-
lowing: Ernest Down and Miss Eva
Hubert. Victor II. Holt and Mrs. AL
hcrta i. Gordon, Arthur Nichols and
Miss Yvonnc Gaudrcau. Scion D. Mar
den and Mrs Ada l.. Rollins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
SKoWHEGAN

Everett T. Goodrich, chairman Of
he had no further report to make as
he had been cut of town. but that
there were other duties. in fact sew
eral. which the committee would at
tend to before the next meeting and
be ready with a comrl tie report at
that time.
Mr.. Smith reported that several
things which had been left in the
care of the sclectmen had received
their attention. Among them was
the painting of the hydrants. which
are all painted by now. Conditions at
the rear of the engine hall had re-
CeiVcd attention. New steel ceiling
had been ordered for the lock up and
that the fire boxes would be painted
next week.
The square Mt the junction OF North
avenue ana Jewett street was discus
std aud it was decided that it would
add greatly to the entrance TO SkoW-
hegan from up that way if it were
graded and raised over which could
he done at a very small expense and
it was decided to improve the COM
mon. The bill boards at this section
Of the town are much regretted but
can not be removed.
1t seems that some Of the side
walks are reported To be in bad shape
in certain places ana committee
composed of Charles Green, Francis
Crotcau ana Mrs. Ella T. Holt We're
appointed to investigate the walks
and report at the next meeting. Mr.
Smith stated that this repairing of
walks had been anticipated by the
town officers and material had al
ready been ordered to repair the
same
The crossings at the High street
crossing Of the Maine Central rail
road and the crossing on Madison av-
enue near the car barn of the Somer-
set Traction company We're reported
to be lower than streets and to need
attention Everett Goodrich was ap-
pointed to see the Maine Central
company and Mrs. Herbert l.. SWEET
10 see the traction company
1t was decided to remove an lln-
slightly building on Jewett street
which has formerly been used as a
hose house, but is not used at all now
as the hose are carried from the fire
engine hail.
:. III. Bradbury reported for the
committee to see the compa mics about
painting their telephone and electric
poles and said that they had not
completed their duties but would do
so soon.
Frank Akeley was the only one
present from the committee TO see
after the industrial plants. Mr.. AXE
Icy spoke for the mills Of the Ameri-
can Wooden company by whom he is
employed. Mr.. Akeley stated that
within another week everything
would he cleaned up about the mills
OF this company rs we'll as they could
wish.
Chairman Smith stated that Will
lard II. Cummings, the agent for the
local mills of. American Woolen
company had told him that sanitary
drinking fountains will be installed
at the American Wooden mills, and
also that the land in front of the old
shoe shop, now one of the American
Wooden mills, will be graded and
Srassed over. which Will greatly i'm
prove the entrance to Skowhesan on
that road, which is the new State
road from Waterville.
NO one was present to report for
the business section. Mr.. Smith,
however. said that Leslie +. Jacobs,
who is campaigning for representa- :
tive, had consented to serve on the
committee and would attend to the
duties after Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Miss Ellen T, Sculiy

Miss Ellen T. Scully died al Fair
field Friday morning, aged % years.
She was formerly resident of Au-
guS'a. and the remains were brought
~ tho homo of her aunt. Mrs. John
Euclish. ~ state street. Friday after
noon Funeral services Will be held
Monday morning at s o'clock from St
Mlrys church. She is survived by
5, E"lll sisters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

There has bccn little demand for
absent voters blanks at the office of
the city clerk. only 80 requests have
been received t" date, all from Repub
lcan voters. This is about one-third
of the normal demand. There have been
no demands from Democratic voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Lockwood PrObers
To Rest for Summer

New York. June 1.-THE Lock
wood legislative committee adj
journed for the summer today after
devoting the last session to an eX-
animation of the investments OF sew
eral up state insurance companies
and discussions of workmens COM
pensation insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Born in North Augusta, Maine;
farmer by occupation, and road
knowledge CT road construction would
be valuable to the county. He greatly
and would gladly have called on more
of the people but for his many duties
at this busy season of the year.
junc17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Augusta was further honorcd at the
q. \. Il. convention at Bangor this
week when Mrs. Lawrence J. ColGan of
This city, wife of Deputy Warden Col
gan of the Maine state prison. was APP
pointed department secretary of the
Womans National Relief Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Motorists who have taken tho back
Winthrop road towards Manchester
have been treated with a sight of rare
beauty. for the rose bushes lining the
road by Avenue Farm are in full
hloom-a regular bower of beautiful
blossoms that will repay the time
taken to pass by the spot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

superintendent of School Herman
il. Stuart left Friday on business
trip to Boston and vicinity. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Stuart and two
children Mr.. Stuart will return 10
Augusta the first Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Mrs. Ecucl +. Soulc left this week
for Portland. Ore, where she will be
the guest for six weeks of her father,
William J. West. and her brothers.
While in Portland she VII have an OPP
portunity of witnessing the beau ifuI
Carnival Of Roses, June 90 to "a in
cluSiNe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

entertaining program was gil m:
Essay on school Spirit" written and
read by Beatrice Whittemore; read
ing, Miss Mary Ladd, one of the
seventh grade teachers; piano solo,
Lucille Moore: reading. Mildred Ian
caster; piano solo. Donald Osborne;
which concluded the program.
Delightful games we're played and
dancing enjoyed for which music
was furnished by Miss Evelyn
Groder. violin and Miss Dorothy NJ.
Nyc. piano.
At intermission the party went 20
the dining hall where at ten tables
they enjoyed dclicic-.- rcfreshm ,nts.
of two kinds of ice cream. assorted
Gales, fancy waffe"1 and soltincs.
1t was reported before the party
that they were going to play, aud
dance all they wanted to, to cat al
they wanted TO and stay as late ar
they wanted to at this closing arty
of their grade school work for the
eight graders and nearly the CLOSING,
OF the grade work for the seventh
graders as they only have one mo! :
Wear before entering the high school
and it seems that the party came off
TO the full satisfaction of the large
number after ng.
The teachers. Mrs. Lottic NJ. Gates
Miss Florence I.add of the two eight
grades and Miss Mary A. Iadd ard
Miss j. Ruby Lathe of the SCI enth
grades chaperoned the party and to
them much appreciation is expressed
for the pleasure of the very delight
full time enjoyed by the four classt s
uniting in this closing of a hard
school year where they have in near
ly every instance worked faithfully
ana well.
The committees in charge of the
arrangements We're entertainment.
Gladys Manter and Esther Niles of
the eight grade and Lcona Beaufort.
and Helen Amcs of the seventh
Gradc; the refroshmcnt committe,
was composed Of:
Kcfteshment committee for the
18th grade, Lucille Moore. Helen
Ames Florence Baker; and for the
Sth grade. Alice Jordan, Evelyn
Chase. Ellie Martin. Pauline Repetti
Esther Niles Edna Gates. GLADYS
Mantor. Adeline Goodwin, Freeman
King ReNford St Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward l.. Morss and
ron Philip of Newton Center, Mass,
have arrived in the city TO pass the
summer as the guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
". G.. kittrcdge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Found Dead in Bed. Believe
Killed Self In N;gltmar,

New York. June 1G-NiGht after
merchant, dreamed OF fierce str,r-
giles in which lie fought with our--
lars. Today his daughter. .lith.
found him dead in bed. butler
wound in his head and Il revolver
clutchcd in his hand. sac old the
police she believed her father had
shot himself during nightmare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Merrill of
Norwich. Conn, are visiting in the
city as the guests of Mrs. Merrilrs
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Straw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

government Monday evening at $50 at
City hall. The board of aldermen will
he present to canvass the primary
vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Miss Augusta Z. Libby of South
Portland. for number Of years a
teacher in Augusta schools, was in
the city Friday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Winthrop Local News
TELEPHONE


Miss Mildred Drawn has returned
from the Augusta hospital where she
was operated on for appendicitis.
A party of girls of the class of
1929 Winthrop High school are en-
JOKING a weeks outing at the McNa-
mara cottage on the shore of Lake
Maranacook. with Miss Helena Bis
Sonette as chaperone.
+. j.. Carlisle and family have ar
rived ut the Partridge camp and will
pass the summer there.
Mrs. Alanson Skillings, who is a
teacher in the High school at Cor
ham, n. H.. is the guest of her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank +. Webb
of East Winthrop.
Harry King of Boston. a former
resident of Winthrop is in town.
SpraSue Reynolds grandson of Mr..
ana Mrs. William Sprague of this
town, who has Just graduated from
the electrical engineering course at
the University of Maine. will Ieave
next week for New York where he
has taken position with the Bell
Telephone company.
Arthur Beatty is visiting friends in
Boston
Mrs. Nellie p. Stanley leaves TODAY
for Chautauuua, y. V, to attend [. :
biennial,
Harry King Of Pembroke. Mass,
who has been in town for several days
past left Thursday for Cumberland.
Mrs. Agnes Price of Monmouth has
been the recent guest of Mrs. Grace
Moore
Mrs. Martha Skillings is visiting in
Augusta
Mr. and Mrs. William pcttcngill and
infant son wcr> in town Thursday and
ATTENDED the graduation exercises of
the grammar school.
Miss Harriet a Winthrop girl, won
second honors at the Junior prize
sr,al,in.; at Oal Grove seminary.
Mrs Li2z Dudley is visiting hoy
mother Mrs. Elizabeth Foster. in
Pressure Isle. Mrs Foster is - years
old
Miss Pearl rye has returned to h-r
home in eastern Massachusetts after
It visit with hrr aunt. Mrs. !. J.. Pc. y
Of West Winthrop.
Miss Ruth Panlinn Perry eft Thurs
day for ADtlobolo. Mass. While there
she Will attc%d the graduation "xcr-
cisnS of tho North Attl"boro High
school. whore hcr cousin, Ellana Todd,
G. Inward of Mexico is the guest
=, us nice. >;rs Will .hhns. MIR.
iIoy,rh Is q (i>fI War veteran
C. l.. Howard Of Mexico cmrwypm
IIarla,4d Has yard Of the University
of Maine is 50 the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. WIN Ro-.'as.
Miss Marlia stevens is the guest Of
Mrs. i. NJ. Ainslin this week.
Mrs Roy Young is visiting in Bos-
ton.
Miss Helena Eissoncttc. who is at
/ tending l.. of NJ. is at her home In
Winthrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Howard and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Arthur Tetreault returned to this
city Friday from u visit of a week at
Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Mrs Lawrence Bond Of Richmond
was visitor in Augusta Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Watson ana Mrs.
Bertha ID. Jenkins reported for North
street west and east of the river
banks. The river banks We're in
nearly all places reported to be in
splendid condition.
Ivory llOmSted reported conditions
on the East Front street section and
some places that needed to be looked
after and stated that those places
would receive attention. lie also re-
ported the. condition about the old
Coburn Hotel and that this place is
also to be looked after.
The last matter to come before the
meeting was that of public park
ing ground for tourists and it was de-
cIded that at the Fair grounds where
there is already good water supply
was place which could be arranged
for the convenience of auto travellers
with small expense
The meeting adjourned to meet
again on Friday evenin June 23rd.
Each one present was urged by the
chairman to bring two or three others
with them at the next meeting as this
Is a citizens campaign and all inter-
cSteu IN the movement are urged to
altchd the meetings ana talk things
over with the committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
Auction Bridge Party

Miss Gertrude l.ongfrllow and
Mrs. Arthur StTphcn delightfully."-
entertained five tables at auction Fri
day afternoon at the home of the
former. The tables wee arranged
on the law ana 4 most delightful
afternoon was enjoyed. The guests
included. Mrs. RAYMOND Riley. Mrs
III. W. stevens, Mrs NJ. ". W:swcn
Mrs. Margaret Foster, Mrs. j. T..
Bishop. Mrs. Ora Maxim, Mrs John
Young. Mrs. Scott Webb. Mrs Allied
Maxwell. Mrs c. =. Gale. Miss At
tale Gale Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs
Augustus Snow. Mrs. Merton Hodges
Mrs. il. G. Kicker. Miss Aida Hay-
ward. Mrs. c. A. Perry. Mrs. X. \.
Harris, Miss Pauline Doe ana Mrs
W. +. Packard. AIRS Packard. Airs
webb, Miss Hayward and Mrs IIar-
ris received dainty remembrance
gifts as souvenirs OF tie occasion.
Dainty refreshments Of sandwiches.
fruit salad. punch and fahcy cookies
were served
The boys and men Of the Metho-
dist Sunday school took charge Of
the services at the mid week prayer
meeting at the Methodist church
Wednesday evening.
The Ladies Social Circle of the
Congregational church met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Warren Macom-
Der, for sewing. Refreshments were
served By the hostess.
An enjoyable Tcn-ter party was
held Friday at Wakerobbin cottage
by ladies Of the eMthodist society.
and a social day passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

The two seventh and two eight grade
pupils united in a party held Thurs
day evening in the Grange hall III
= 9orvance Of the closing of the
chool year.
The party began at eight O'clock
i'll tie upper hall where the following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17

Ralph Wentworth is critically il!
at the Kennebec Valley hosp tai.
where he was operated on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Florence Donnelly Of Water
VILE was visitor in Augusta Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-17
VOTE FOR

William S.KnoWIeS
Of Augusta
.i Republican Candidate for
County Commissioner
Primary Election, June 10, 1922
New Britain herald., 1922-02-01
be held at the rector's study.
 Word From Fred Dimes.

Lieutenant Fred Dimes, son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Dimes of Grown street. has written home of his being honored at the recent burial of the unknown hero, an Italian soldier, which took place in Rome Lieuten- ant Dimes was a member of the l.. s. military company at the services He is at present connected with forces in Germany and has served in the United States army for period of about 10 years. He has travelled to almost every part of the globe.
 Plain>illc Briefs.
 The Brotherhood of the Congrega tional church will hold it's annual supper and election of officers at the church parlors at o'clock tonight.
 George Hebden, superintendent of the Mutual Electric and Machine Co.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-01
will spend the remainder of the win

will spend the remainder of the win ter
 Billy Hannon celebrated his first birthday at his home on Main street y having a party. A number of his title friends attended.
 Ernest Bourgeois injured his eye while coasting and has been confined to his home on Main street for the past few days.
 There will be a whist and social at the Knights of Pythas hall on Grove street this evening for the benefit of the Village Improvement society. It is hoped that a large crowd will at tend as funds are badly needed for the maintenance of the street lights.
 MT. and Mrs. James Trevethan at tended the funeral of a relative in New Britain Tuesday.