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New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
 WELL KNOWN COUPLE
MT. and Mrs. William (. ManCheS- ter 50 Years Married Tomorrow
TWO AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Catholic Whist Success-Obseryes Sith Birthday-Plainrille and New Britain Play Tie Game - Observe Sth Wedding Anni,ersary-Briefs

Mir. and Mrs. William G. Manches- ter of Hill Crest, Red Stone Hill, 1 Plainville, will observe their golden wedding anniversary at their home Sunday, December 2. They were married December 1, 1873. in Forest vile by the late Rev. John Brien Of that town. They have lived all Of their married lives in Plainville on Red Stone Hill and arc among the best known residents Of the town. The observance of the anniversary will take place with a family gathering.
 Those who will be present at the family dinner will include the chil- dren and grandchildren of the couple. They are as follows: William D. Manchester Of Swampscott, Mass, and Edward Manchester Of Forestville. sons; Mrs. Myron Rogers, Mrs. Mer- ton Lamb and Miss Lillian Manches- ter, daughters; Frederick Lawrence Of Ansona. Samuel Lawrence of Bristol. and Charles Lawrence of Attlehoro, Mass. brothers or Mrs. Manchester: Fred Manchester of pIainNlle. brother pl MT hdllA AIlt-~tFls dllt ll' ibI- lowing grandchildren; Mrs. Bessie Macleod. Dorothy Rogers. Melvin Rogers, Howard Rogers. Lucy Rogers and Beatrice Rogers, sons and daughters Of Representative and Mrs. Myron D. Rogers; Mabel and Dayton Manchester. son and daughter of NIT. and Mrs. William n. Manches- ter:s Ethel and Doris Manchester, daughters Of MT. and Mrs. Edward Manchester Of Forestyile, and Harold Lamb. son of Mir. and Mrs. Merton Lamb.
 Mrs, Manchester was before her marriage Miss Jennie Bronson Law renee. Sine was born in Windsor but spent most of her carly life i'm Ash field. Mass. ID to about five years ago, she was an active member of the Methodist church of which she and her husband are charter members.
 Mir. Manchester is one Of the most active members Of the Plainyille Methodist church. He is superinten- dent of the Sunday school and has been choir leader there for many years. He has engaged in farm work for tho greater part Of his life and both he and Mrs. Manchester have large circle of friends and ac- quaintances who will wish them hap pinoss,
 TMo Auto Accidents
 Two automobile accidents were re- ported last evening, ono happening at Haris Corner about 6:3O o'clock yes- terday morning and the other about C o'clock last evening. No serious dam age was done in either case according tD reports.
 Tine crash at Hart's Corner was the result Of collision between two au- tomobics The results Of fl were broken lenders and stayed in gas oline tanl; but no injuries 10 the per sens concerned. Last evening, truck si1cswiped an automobile in Central Square damaging a fender on the touring car but leaving tho truck with a few scratches. The touring ear was making the turn in the center from Bristol into the New Britain road when the truck coming from New Britain and turning towards South-
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
BREAK IS MADE AT
 ANDERSON'S STORE
Would-Be Robbers Scared Away by Sounding Of Burglar Alarm
NO GOODS FOUND MISSING
Wilder Freed on Manslaughtcr Charge flasher Fined $500 - Profane Driver Censorcd-Walkcr Case Con- tinued-Itcms of Interest.

NOulu-De TODDtTS, eHltFlHs lne store of Charles Anderson of kensng- ton this morning at about 3 o'clock, were scared away before they had a chance to get anything, when the burglar alarm in the place sounded. Constable William Ritchie and Prose cutor C. F. Lewis investigated, but found no clues Mir. Anderson stated that all his goods was intact and that no money had been taken.
 The burglar, or burglars. gained enc trance by throwing rocks through a window on the southwest side of the store. The glass. after entrance was gained, was taken from the window frame.
 After getting into the back room of the store the back door was unlocked and opened. so that speedy get away could be made. When the door was opened the burglar alarm circuit was completed and the bell sounded. The burglars attempted to get out Of the door. but screen there was locked and they got out through the window again.
 The alarm is connected with the home or Constable Ritchie and he im- mediately telephoned Mr Lewis, who arrived on the scene shortly. It was moi until Mir. Anderson arrived, how ever. that they entered the store.
 Mir. Anderson was inclined 10 think that the break was made by some one familiar with the store. as a glass showcase directly under the window was moi broken. showing that those who entered stepped over it. appar- ,ntly knowing that if was there.
 Wilder Freed by Court
 Leo Wilder Of 351 Colony street, Meriden. was freed in the Berlin town court "Wednesday evening. after being tried before Judge George Griswold on charge Of manslaughter in con pecfion with the death of William II. Wickham Of East Hartford. on No tember 1g. The state attempted 10 show cause for the defendants being bound over.
 Twelve witnesses were called for inc state and none for the defense. Norris M. Wilder. brother of the de- fendanf. acted as his counsel.
 \ state policeman testified that he had SffH HlaFks DH AAAE ADa8 AAtAAA A-i- dicafed that the automobile had skid ded 7s feet before hitting wickham. who was walking along tine pike when struck. He said. however. that his observations were made the following morning
 Several motorists. who were called on to testify. stated that they had seen the deceased walking unsisadiiy in the middle of the road and that t was difficult 10 avoid striking him Prosecutor Lewis came hack at this with the reply that Wilder should Lave exercised enough caution to avoid hitting the man.
 The court found that thf state had failed 10 show probable cause and the accused was discharged, the bond Of s5.nHa being ftmitted. The coroner cf Hartford has moi. to date. issued his findings in Inc case.
 IlasIser Timed s2na stanley Isshsr. who played t7s rari ot ths pursred isst sunday ettniu- -n
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New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
IasI,er Tined s20a

stanley I.sshsr. who played t7s rarf oi ths pursUed isst sunday tttnius -n a game of tag nith special State To 1icsman Arthur N. Rutherford Ol New
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Ta pc.Ii, ate flag

Ths Missionary service flag wiH be dedicated af | special service on Sum dsy 5seninE at the kensinrtou Con- FFersfioHsl church. The ssrsfrs has been arrarsal by the Womsn.s Mis- sionary aOcisi .hs church.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
War saving Redemption.

An Important notico has been TO- cciyed al the Plain,ille post office from headquarters stating that holders Of war savings certificates will be aoie to redeei m them upon prcspnta- ton on or after tomorrow. December i. They may be concerted Into treasury savings certificates or may he turned in for cash. all cash re- demrtions being made as Of January L 1921
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

We have another lot stove wood for sale. $500 a load. John Cook O.. PlainyiliC.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

Piano Tcacher-Mrs. Adel1a Nor ion. pupil of l.. Leslie Loih. Studio. i41 Wcsd Main str"et. day or evening periods. Amply Mondays aGy;.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Eighth Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. Frank Schiebbe of 4o 1 East street observed the eighth ami
 versarN Of their wedding al their home Wednesday evening. About 10 guests gathered and a musical pro-
 gram was enjoyed, X supper was served. Mir. and Mrs. Schiebbe have
 been residents Of Plainyille for about three months, having come here with
 the Standard Steel and Rearing Co.
 from Philadelphia. They were pre- se0ted with gift from those attend inc
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
auioist Is CtIISutt~I.
Water spout In a,1im

M0rkmeu were busy on connecting water pipes with ihe main Wednes- day. but something went wrong sud denly and huge column of water shot into the air about I5o feet. This happened near the worthmgton school. School children shouted their approval of inc act and passing auto isfs stopped 10 watch #. The water was shut oH aEa several residents were without water sertice for some time.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Attend silver Wedding.

A large number Of Piain,ile people attended the silver wedding annivcr- sary in Bristol yesterday Of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Tyson. Mrs. Tyson was before her marriage, Miss Margaret Caferty of Bank street, Plainville. Two sons have been born to the wed- lock
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Wedding Announcement.

Announcement has been made or the marriage Of Louis Y. l,usscl of Plainville to Miss lnez Housc Of Bal- timore. The ceremony was per formed in that city on Wednesday. The couple will reside in Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
,i.I.-n-n f..nrn.i .,,r-

wfbur Ald ruan and his sons Ernes and Elicit Alderman were
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Bowling Match Tonight

The supremacy of rlainyillr wit h regards to bowling will be at stake this cvcnnEi when the Rigbthandars and the I.efthanders Of the town will roll match games for the champion ship. The best sisrboard heavers will stack up against the pick or the southpaws and a bloody hattie is cN- pected. John Valentine. the man with the slim figure but the loud ,oice. will captain the southside singers. while Donald Freedman will lead his trrsty right mittcrs. The games will start promptly at < q. .nlnrL
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

Miss Mabel smith entertained the girls from th" Hartford office Of Put nam & Co. at her home on Johnson street Tuesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Elect Onirvrs.
Quiet I'aanl.sai,ine

Thanksgiving Day was inc aHietest in years in police circles. as mol an arrest was made over the holiday. The recent raids of the department were CT. iited with this cieaa record as no evidence of any drinking in the city was apparent ss on former holidays
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

Miss Ice Woodward and Miss Bes- trice Johnson CT Hartford were guests Of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Grant l4si weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

Albert Nordstron, who has been on the Bridgeport division or the Trav- elers' Insurance O.. has been trans- brred to Bangor. Maine.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

Morris Nordstrom. senior at wes- lsyan. is home for ths wCek-end. Mrs. x. Nordstrom and sons spent Thanks- Gsing with Mr. and Mrs. Auston Van cen 0f Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
I.ntnltains RcIatiNes

Mrs, Ray Neft Of West Main street entertained q party Of about IS rela- tives at her homo yesterday. A Thanksgiving dinner was served and an enjoyable day was spent
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30


 John 13crrin or Broad street IS en- tertaining his brother from New York city.
 Sal,aior, Marine is hoTns from New York visiting his par"nta. Nr ana Mrs. Joseph Marino of GaSt street
 Miss i.ernadottc Di#anChe of Bridgeport is visiting Wi;a her pat cnts MT. and Mrs. umrr lBiMHu.1. Of Church street.
 Yards have been -rcsit"1 here rom Thomas ]. Cshcriv. 2 local resi- Grat who is srending tiIe winter ,trnths in Hisieah. Fiorisa
 Tnr Loyal TeInperanra t..g.on wiT ho55 meeting of special int,-rt =i to aiI Hr mhsTs and their .ouu- ri. uds .n tbc Town hall Sunday ate ruorn at ? rcincE
 It;hiau lodge. x. of r.. viI l.'.id a rrulAr meeting in Odd t-.al uv-' l-q' this evening at O'closS
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
sails for England.

William Herbert of Tomlnson apenuo will sail for England tomorrow after stay. of about IS months with his uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Marshall of rlainville. Mir Herbert plans 10 visit at his home in West Hartlepool where members Of his immediate family are living
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Win Hire Hall.

Isaac II, ScNlin, a prominent real estate dealer Of the city. wants the ltu klux klan Of this vicinity 10 come out in the open and debate on the merits Of the organization. He has made public announcement that b" will pay for the hall for such a dc- bate, provided the klan speaker will leave "his nightshlrt" nome.
 No further word has been heard from the ]. r. Williams. who offered last Sunday at the Congregational Iirot herhood meeting to provide a klan orator if perm scion should be given 10 him by the brotherhood.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

The All-Plainville footb team and the Rangers A. C. eleven battled to - tie on Rockwells Field yesterday in the football classic Of the season. A large crowd Of fans turned out to watch the contest and thrills at every play rewarded them. The game was one of the best seen in local field this year and showed that the team is able 10 compete with the best in it's class
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

The executive board of the Wom- ans club aiU meet uiih Mrs. Mann Of Robbins avenue Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
I.osc Last Game.

The West End football eleven lost the last game Of the season yesterday at Muzzy Field by score of 26 10 against the Crimsons Of Hartford, A muddy field proved disastrous 10 the plays Of the locals as nearly all ef- forts were immediately smothered by the opponents, vino scored at will The flst score came three minutes after the kickoff and from that time on the lcraIs were on the defensive.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14

curve where one track crosses dir ectly over the other.
 Dinner was had at a station known as Tunnel and, with the sun still high in the air, although 1t was eight o'clock in the evening.
 Upon arrival at Anchorage the party made a stop of two hours and the President greeted the citizens and was shown about the city, which has served as base for the con- struction of the railroad and which is now the center for trade in coal from Chickaloon and Matanuska coal fields, which the President saw last night before the train parked for the night.
 The whole trip is being made by daylight, which is practically con- tinuous at this season of tae year during the twenty-four hours.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
At Anchorage

The President was greeted at Anchorage by a large delegation of citizens who had gatherel about a stand erected in the center of the town. The President and Mrs. Harding were presented with Q painting of Mt. Mckinley, Ameri- ca's highest mountain, which could be seen in the distance from Anchor age. The members of the Anchorage Press gave the President nugget handle ivory paper knife.
 In an informal address President Harding referred to the fact that Anchorage was founded in 1915 and said. Tt is the best nine-year-old ] have ever seen" He also said that he and the cabinet officers with him
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
Harding Gateway

As the transport Henerdson was entering Resurrection bay yester- day, shortly before noon, President Harding, Governor Bone and others of the official party gathered on the superdeck for a ceremony which was concluded by christening the pas sage taken by the Henderson ana destroyers Hull and Corry as Harding Gateway" to Resurrection Bay" The President responded by declaring the scene the most i'm pressive yet witnessed and he ac- cepted the honor gratefully pre- ferring that his name be given to the passageway than to any noun tain or other water yet visited.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
PLAGUE RACES IN INDIA

SIMLA, India, July 14-Bubonic plague is raging thrc2ghout British India as it has not ragged for five years. The disease threatens to be- come epidemic, and already has bren the cause of panic in several of the larger cities.
 The rise in this plague here began in December. During the month of March 36,00O deaths were recorded against an average for the previous four years for the same month of TAPS.
 The governmental authorities a. scribe the plague to rats getting into the grain, and advise people to build rat-proof grain warehouses and to destroy the rodents.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
Seward Welcomes Party

SEWARD. July 14-After hay ing skirted the Southeastern coast of Alaska for hundreds of miles, the Presidential ship Henderson arrived here at one o'clock yesterday after noon, and President and Mrs. Hard ing and the members of their party were given an enthusiastic welcome by citizens of Seward. After a brief stay here, the party boarded the special train provided by the Alaskan Engineering Commission and left for the Interior the plan being to spend the night at Anch- orage.
 Plans for the trip out by way of the Richardson highway were still undecided when the President arriv- ed here, but it was generally be-
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
GERMAN SERVANTS SPURN
 HOMES OF MIDDLE CLASS

BERLIN, July 14-Pauperization If the middle classes in Germany has worked great nardships on ser wants. Families which formerly kept several servants frequently are no longer able to feet themselves. Larg- CT cities, such as Berlin, are being deserted by servants out of work because the positions offered are usually in such reduced circumstance es that cooks and housemaids do not care to share the family's lot.
 Newspapers print many articles about the necessity for loyalty on the part of servants, and remind the servants that they lost the war as well as the employing class and should share the consequences.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14

had learned from their visit that if the present generation fails to see their dreams for Alaska materialize they were certain the younger gen eration of children would have as piraions fulfilled. The President re ferred to the new experience of addressing an open air meeting in daylight at 10:35 p. m.
 The dinner which the party had at Tunnel last night was described by the President as one of the fin est of the trip. It was served in the railroad construction camp and consisted of many things which would be regarded as delicacies ev- en in the States, including grapefruit fried chicken, custard pie and ice cream.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
Wallace Sees Farming Limit

Wallace Sees Farming Limit
 After consultation with various of his department agents and other experts interested in the agricul- tural development of Alaska, Sec. retary of Commerce Wallace an nounced yesterday that he had reached the conclusion that while the future may see great progress in that direction, development will never result in the growth of agri- cultural products beyond the re- quirements of Alaskans themselves.
 This statement was made by Sec retary Wallace in a conference with .newspapermen on board the transport Henedrson, prior to the arrival of the vessel at Seward.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14

FIRPO KNOCKS WILLARD OUT NV EIGHTH ROUND
DENBY PREPARES PLANS
 TO CARRY OUT TREATIES

WASHINGTON, D. C. July 14- Definite steps toward the fulfillment of the terms of the naval limitation treaty, which has been ratified by ail the powers, have been taken by See retary of the Navy Denby A meet ing of the naval council has been called to arrange the details for scrapping the battleships to be aban- doned under the limitation program.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14

ON BOARD PRESIDENTIAL SPE- GAL, July 14-Language of des- cription was exhausted by President and Mrs. Harding and the members of their party today as the special train, on which they left Anchorage this moning, carried them over the Government-built railroad into the heart of Alaska which the President has termed "America's Wonderland
 The special train of nine cars, since leaving Seward yesterday af- ternoon, has passed a succession of beautiful mountain lakes, valleys and glacier scenes, with mountains raising their lofty, snow-capped peaks above the clouds. The lakes reposed like emeralds among these mountains, the valleys are green with jungle-ike vegetation and great blue glaciers are creeping down the slopes.
 The trip has given the travellers vision of Alaska not obtained dur ing the water voyage along the southeastern coast. At the outset the party saw the great Chugach na- tional forest, which extends along the coast for sixty miles and many miles inland.
 After passing two stations, recall ing previous administrations, Wood row and Roosevelt, the train pro ceeded along beautiful Kenai lake for evetal miles before the arriva, at the summit of the Chugach noun, tains, where the party saw the man. ner of engineering work required to build the railroad to overcome grades. The railroad passes through tunnel and around a horseshoe
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
LoNGsHoREMEN ON STRIKE
 PROTESTING CONVICTIONS

SAN PEDRO, Cal, July 12-Lo- cal longshoremen and seamen went out on strike yesterday, following decision to stage a five-day walkout as a protest against the conviction this week at Los Angeles of 27 all legged Industrial Workers on charges of criminal syndicalism. The con vieted men left for San Quentin yesterday morning.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
STRIKE AFTERMATH

CHICAGO, July 14-Federal Judge W..herson has signed an or der making permanent the temper ary injunction obtGined by the Gov ernment lats October, restraining the Railway Employees repartment of the American Federation of La bor from interfering in any manner with the operation of railroads dur ing the shopmen's strike. The unions were not represented in court, but they have 50 days in which to file an appeal. ::...
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
Johnson Knocks MeAuliffe

In the heavyweight fight which immediately followed the main bout Floyd Johnson knocked out Jack McAuliffe in the first round, just one minute and four seconds after they had started fighting.
 Johnson, who tipped the scales at 198 pounds, raced into the fight at the sound of the gong and had knocked McAuliffe flat before the end of two minutes. The thud of McAuliff's head, as he hit the mat, could be heard to the rim of the great arena.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
PRICE OF WHEAT DECLINES
 AS RESULT OF GOOD CROPS

CHICAGO, July l4-With wheat selling for slightly less than dol lar barrel, these family brands of flour in carload lots at six dollars barrel, these two commodities have reached the lowest point Since the latter part of 1914 and the early part of 1915.
 Local brokers explain that the slump in prices is the result of world over production and general readjustment, of grain values.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
SEEK PRESIDENTS AID

SHANGHAI, July 1.-The Am erican Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai has extended greetings to President Harding on the occasion of his first voyage upon the Pacific waters, and urgent appeal is made that the American executive take the lead in saving the democracy of China.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-14
The police experienced great difficul- ty in maintaining order during the demonstration.
The Receipts

NEW YORK, July 14-It is es- timated that the fight receipts will aggregate approximately s400,000 of which Willard will get about s1so,00o and Firpo se0,0oo. The other expenses, including purses to the other fighters, promotion and repairs to the arena, will cut heav- fly into Promoter Richards profit