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New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
CARNARVON'S WIDOW WEDS

By The Associated Press.
 London, Dec. 19.--The Dowager Countess of Carnarvon, widow of the Earl of Carnarvon. discoverer of the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen, was married today to Lieutenant-Col- onel Ian onsiow Dennistoun, former ly an officer of the Grenadier Guards. The ceremony was performed at g registry office here in the presence of few friends of the couple.
 Colonel Dennistoun, 44 years old, was educated at Eton and adopted the army as a career. Entering the service in 1900 he served in the South African war, where he won distinc- ton, was made a captain in 1910 and a major in 1915 during the European war.
 When Lord Carnaryon was sud- denly stricken in Egypt last March from an insect bite Lady Carnarvon started in an airplane to hasten to his bedside, but was taken i'll during the flight and proceeded by boat from a Mediterranean port. She reached Cairo in time to assist in nursing the patient, who finally died on March 2s from a complication of diseases following the initial attack.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Relief Society Will Send
 Cash and Food to Germany

At a meeting of the Ladies Relief society held yesterday afternoon it was announced that s474.73 had been realized on a recent sale held for the suffering people of Germany. Ii was voted to contribute s40O of this money to a fund being raised by the "staats Zeitung," German news paper.
 It was also decided to send 140 pounds of four. ten pounds of patent milk in general use in Germany, and ten pounds of lard to each Of 17 con- vents and orphan asylums in Germany. At a meeting Of the society on New Years Day a Christmas party will be held.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

and social to be given by the B. C. A. club at the Athletic hall Friday evening, January II, Prof. Gates of West Cromwell will be the prompter and music will be furnished by st, Pauls syncopatsd orchestra.
 Local members of the Boy Scouts will attend a meeting of their troop at Berlin Friday evening.
 There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Gabriel's church Christmas morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Samuel Sutciiffe of New Britain will have charge of the serv-
 Xmas trees at Giana X Ronketty's, phone 647-1S. Berlin Bank Bldg Trees delivered to door.--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
SOUTHINGION NEWS

Al A meeting of Harmony Chapter | o. r.. s. the following officers were elected for the coming year were: Worthy matron, Mrs. Maude c. Hind- | ley; worthy patron. Roger Munseil; associate matron, Mrs. Clara Rodman: secretary, Mrs. Bertha 4. Hellar: ! treasurer. Ms. Alice Kilbourne. con- ductress. Mrs. Elinora Hanna: asso- ciate conductress, Mrs. Georgianna Jackson. The newly elected officers will be installed at meeting to be held January Sth.
 The annual Christmas party Of Union Grange will be held in oxiey assembly hall. Friday evening. The entertainment will be in charge or Miss Anna Haines and Mir. anb Mrs Russell Ellis. Each member is re- quested to bring slight gift
 The Lewis High school basketball team will play is first game Of the season when it will meet Coliinsyille high schol Friday evening. Dancing will follow the game.
 The Peck, Stow S Wilcox Co. Re- lief association will hold a Christmas party in the Town hall Saturday aft crnoon. Presents will be distributed.
 X Christmas carol community serv- ice will bc held in the First Con- grerational church tomorrow evening. l. is expected that singers from the yaa fa14 Tsa take part.
 \ meeting Of wonx tribe I. Q. n. N. will be held in Red Mems hall to- morrow crening. \ large class Of candidates will be initiated into the final degree Of the order.
 Memberships in the local chapter Of the Red Gross may be taken out in either the Plantsville or Southineton post offices.
 sam Wsb Lee. or Center street, has returned from China where he hes been visiting his parents.
 Harold M Rogers of Shuttle Nea- dow hes been elected president of the Connecticut romoIogicsi society. Mr. Rogers is manager Of his fathers large orchards at Shuttle Meadow.
 Mir. and Mrs. Warren F. LeaIs Of Marion viii 1eave next week for st. Fla. where they will spend the winter months.
 The Live Wires Of the plsntssffIs Baptist church are holding their an- 1uai Christmas sale in the pariors Of the church this afternoon and eve hing
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
To Present Play

! ID tFtsfHt IIds The Plainville Girl Reserves will present the play Meath the Sceptre of Susan" in the Congregational church parlors tomorrow evening at o'clock The proceeds will be used 10 buy Christmas dinners for the needy of the town.
 The Womans Federation of the Congregational church will hold one Of the best program meetings of the season in the church parlors tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock. The fea- ture Of the session will be the talk by Miss Carolyn Penniman, superin- tendent of the Long Lane Farm in Middletown. Miss Penniman will tell Of her experiences in dealing with the girls in the institution.
 The children of the Episcopal church Of Our Saviour will be the guests of the church at the annual Christmas tree party in the church Friday evening at o'clock. Santa Claus has promised to be present with a big bundle of toys for the young ones and there will be plenty Of good things to cat there. Although the date was scheduled to he one week from Friday. the committee in charge were informed that Santa would not be able to come only on this Friday so the date was charged. A fine program has been prepared for the evening.
 Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, the parish guild will meet and at o'clock there will be a rehearsal Of the choir.
 Plainvillc Briefs.
 Fred Calcn. ST.. is confined to his home on East street with an attack of illness.
 Paul Cunningham and Charles CiaridEe. members of the night shift at Collins Lunch. arc unable to at- tend to their duties because of ill., ness.
 Miss Isabella B. Dunham Of 1se West Main street has moved to 555 East Main street. Meriden.
 The condition Of John GUiden who has been ill at his home on West Main street is considerably improved. it was said this morning.
 There will be a meeting Of all the members of the All-Plainville foot ball team in the Recreation Center alleys this evening to finish up all matters pertaining to the past season.
 Visit our toy department Plsin- vile Engineering & supply Co.-Adv. i
 Christmas trees 55 cents to s1 at ! Naniiia's store-advt.
 For Rcnt--Six room tenement. SIS per month. on Bank street, near Plsinville Casting Co. Christie Gnazzo -advt.
 Order your Christmas turkey now. Hiainyiile Cash Market-advt
 Large assortment Of Christmas rees 55 cents up. Plainvi1le Enzin- .ering G Supply Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
BIG FIRE IN ALASKA

By The Assoriated Press.
 Juneau. Alaska. Dec. 1s.-Three business establishment here where destroyed by fire yesterday which rszed the Old Heidelberg saloon building in the heart Of the down. town business section. The loss is estimated at s12,0e0. Before pro- hibition. the Heidelberg saloon was a famous resort and known as the best furnished bar in the entire tsrritery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
WALDO LEADER OF
 SEICHEPREY POST New Commander Of American
 Legion Elected at Meeting BANK ASKS ARBITRATION
Would Like to Have Claim Against City Settled-post Office Force En- larsed to Handle Heavy Rush of Christmas Mail.

Officers were elected at the meet ing Of Seicheprey Post. American Legion. last night in Legion hail as follows: Commander Erie Waldo; vice commander. Isaac Kicker: adju- tant, Claire M. Pfennig: treasurer. Walter W, Clark; financial secretary Rolfe F.. Rowe; chaplain ReS. Ernest l.. Wismer; historian, Arthur Griffen: executive committee, Calixte Allairc Ruel J. Ferguson. Roy G. Barton, Harold A Hayden and Frenk Patter- son; trustees for two years, Judge Joseph M. Donovan. Claire NJ. Pfen- mig and Robert Large; chairman of entertainment committee, Roy G. Barton; chairman of athletic commit tee, Arthur Johnson
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

also grace the pages of this Bris- tolite.
 The announcements Of this Bris- toite will be of very great interest as they are in keeping with the holi- day season. Among the announce ments is a full page one of the Hor- ton Manufacturing company, in which avery pleasing outdoors scene is de- picted.
 Very favorable comment has also been made upon the announcements of the E. Ingraham company, in which very interesting historical in- formation regarding the clock indus try is listed. In this collection is listed the announcements of the Bristol -Plainyille Electric company which refers to the work being ac- complished by this public utility com pany.
 Owing to the extra demands for this issue of the Bristolite, the sup ply has been somewhat limited, but a few copies are yet available for those who desire them.
 Police salary Discussion.
 Discussion Of the request of the police department for an increase in salary will be taken up at special meeting of the police board on Fri day night according to d decision of the city council last night. At the meeting this week. the police repre- sentatives will appear before tho board and state their case to the commission. which will take the mat ter under adyisement and recom- mend some action to tho city council at the next meeting of that body. The police petition has been before the city officials for several weeks, while no action has been taken to re- ject or to grant the requests. The increase asked for will amount to about s4S a week for the oldest men in the point of service. while more recent arrivals on the force will re- ceive a smaller amount. Increased cost of living and the necessity of ex- tra equipment on the police job are given as the reasons for the request for the advance.
 Want Better Lighting.
  boulevard was advocated by Council man Homer H. Judd of the council lighting committee at the city coun- ell meeting last night but no decisive vote was taken. The present light Ing system is very unsatisfactory and a conference with the General Elec- tric company and the Bristol and Plainville Electric company has found officials of those concerns willing to make experiments on the boulevard in the interests of better lighting. ac- cording to Mir. Judd. The council is willing to let the experiments 20 ahead but the sentiment was ex- pressed last night that this is a mat ter for the new council as the work ran be hardly done in time 10 be off ,islly approved by the present board.
 Change Tax Time.
 Decision was made at the city council meeting last night to change Inc time for the payment Of the 'prinkling tax from October until Iunc. This will mean the collection it the time the general city tax is akon up and will be big advantage .o the city in getting the money earlier and also in lower cost of The change will become effective in June. 1924
 Sewer Assessment Voted.
 No objection was raised at the hearing last night on the assessments 'or the oakland street sewer so that he bills stand approved. The city will now begin the collection of the 'osts from the abutting property own ITS.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
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NIrS. Anna Anderson

Mrs. Anna Bertha Anderson. age G5 years, died at her home at White Oak this morning after a short ill- ness. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Anderson and a son and daughter. The funeral. will be held at the John \. Andrews X Co. funeral parlors on Walnut street, New Britain, Thursday. Other details are incom- pletc.
 Joseph Chernofsky of Westwood park underwent an N-ray examination yesterday at the New Britain Gen eral hospital for an injury to his left knee sustained while at work at Lam ders, Frary & Clark plant.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Sacred Heart Church.

Mass rill be celebrated at o'clock Christmas morning at Sacred Heart church, East Berlin. Here, also. there will be a program in keeping with the occasion. weigand's Mass in F. will
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Pythian Lodge Wins.

Pythian lodge, No. 47. K. of P. bowling team took four out of six games from the Graphic Arts team of Hartford The scores were as fol- low:
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Mail Rush Begins q

The Christmas rush began in full force yesterday at the post office, when augmented stafts of clerks and carriers were needed to carry out the material with the usual dispatch of the local office. Postmaster William A. Hayes made early arrangements for the handling Of the extra traffic so that no delay took place in the re- ceiving and delivering Of the mails.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
BRIDGE SHOP HAS
 GROUP INSURANCE
Construction Co. Policy Includes About G50 EInployeS of Firm
FOR WORKMEN'S BENEFIT
People are Urged Again to Map acksces-Candidates for Post Of- fee Job Iseported--Grange Anair . success--Other Items.

The Berlin Construction company z has now arranged to take out group insurance for all its employees. The policies have been taken out with the Aetna Life Insurance company of Hartford. It is expected that about goo people will be affected by this new measure.
 Two Candidates Reported.
 Two candidates for the post office job in Remington have come to the front, according to latest reports. These two men, it is understood, have both taken out applications for the postmastership. They are Sidney M. covles and George Alling. Neither man could be reached on the tele- phone this morning, but it is said that they have been active in town re- garding the job.
 "Mail Packages" Pagan.
 Postmaster William w. Pagan of the kensington post office once more Las issued a warning that people who do not mail their Christmas packages ht once, may be disappointed, as the presents will not arrive at their des- tinations in time for the holiday. He eaid today that the mailing has fallen way below that of other years. and expresses the hope that Kensington peopte at once take heed and get their packages in the mail.
 To Hear Reports.
 The annual reports of officers will be heard at the next meeting of Der lin grange, which will be held Janu- ary 2, at the hall. It was decided to hold the meeting on that date, so that there would be no conflict with New Years Day. The officers will be in- stalled the second meeting in Janu- ary, the installation work being done by out of town parties.
 Make Christmas Plans.
 The program of music has been ar ranged for Christmss morning at St. paul's church, Kensington, and was announced by Rev. ]. c. Brennan this morning. The professional will be silent Night, Holy Night" The Mass of the Blessed Sacrament" by Y. sHammerel, will be sung, including 'Kyris," Gloria in Excelsis," "Credo," "sanctusr and "Agnus Dei." The of- fertory will be "Adeste F1deles." by lIamma. The recesional will be star of Bethlehem" Mass will be celebrated at 7:sO. sl and 10 o'clock. the program coming at the high mass at 10 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Drennan, yice-rector of S. Thomas seminary. Hartford, will be in charge of the last two masses.
 The choir will be assisted by Harry Mckeon. violinist.
 sacred Heart Church. Mass wiIl be celebrated at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
City Inventory rr.,entesl

Tho inventory Of the city property vas presented by City Clerk Thomas E. Steele last night to the city council and shows the city an extensive real estate owner, Among the most valu- able city properties is on North Main street where the City hall is located. The valuation of the land at this spot is given at s45.oo0, while the City hall, itself is valued at s55.o00. In giving these figures, the city clerk said that the amounts had been de- cided several years ago and that the property was worth more today.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Possibly You Know Someone That Likes Slverware

xifts Let us slow you COMMUNITY PLATE" al
 NEW BEAD NECKLACES BakaIjte and AmbeIlitc, choker styles also opera lengths 24 anl s6 inch, as well as the extra long effects all one size beads and most wonderful as sortment of celors with choice from $500 to SloOO.
 CRYSTAL NECKLACES Diamond Clt. in 30-inch Lengths-All colors, red, ,,nL iet h1ra amethyst all crystal crystal with red roundels Would make nice gifts, priced 5000 and S12.50 eteh
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

The Live Wires Of the Plantsyfils Baptist church are holding their sn- Huai Christmas sale in the pariors Of the church this afternoon and eve ming
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
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Powers ........ 9i 100 se- 20
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

The Lewis High school basketball team will play ifs first game Of the season when it will meet Coliinsyille high schol Friday evening. Dancing will follow the game.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

The Peck, Stow S Wilcox Co. Re- lief association will hold a Christmas party in tbe Town hall Saturday aft Crnoon. Presents will be distributed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Wants Arbitration

Arbitration for the disputed claim of slightly over 5000. between the Bristol Savings bank and the city in regard to damage to the new bank building site on Main street by leaky water main last summer, was asked of the city fathers by tho bank at the city meeting last night The bank officials informed the coun- cil that the bank had an equitable and legal claim against the city for the damage but thought that commit tee on arbitration would be a more satisfactory way Of settlement than a lawsuit. The council referred the matter to the claims committee, and Corporation Counsel William V. De- rosier for action. At an earlier con sideration of the claim by the claim committed, unfavorable action on the matter was recommended to the council
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

Christmas carol community serv- ice will bc held in the First Com grerational church tomorrow evening E is expected that singers from the various churches in the town will take part
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

meeting uf Wonx tribe l. Q. T. NJ. will be held in Red Mems hall to- morrow c"ening. \ large class Of candidates will be initiated into the final degree Of the order.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

The annual Christmas party Of Union Grange will be held in oxiey assembly hall, Friday evening. The entertainment will be in charge or Miss Anna Haines and Mir. ant Mrs Russell Ellis Each member is re- quested to bring slight gift.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
state Road Committee

Action toward a state road over Terryville avenue from North street to Bullhead street in Teryville was taken last night by Mayor John r. Wade in the appointment Of a state road committee. This body. consist ing of the city council. Superintend- ent of Public Works Oscar Anderson and City Engineer Carleton W. Buell.. will begin work at once to have the state favor such action. The thor oughfare is one of the main highways 10 TerrNNille from this city.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

Mir and Mrs. Warren r. Leais Of Marion viii leave next week for st Petersburg. Fla.. where they will spend the winter months.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

Memberships in the local chapter Of the Red Gross may be taken out in either the Huntsville or Southington post offices.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Chamber Magazine Out


 The "Optimists' Number" of the Bristolite is being sent 10 the mem- bers Of the Chamber Of Commerce and the large mailing list for this magazine. today. This is a November December number of this popular To- ral magazine and it will undoubtedly be real with considerable interest.
 The optimistic tone or the magazine is partly accounted for by ths helpful articles that ccatair portions of the stirring ana insrirs.ticnal address giv- en in Bristol recently by Congress man panel Reed.
 ''Convertinr Knockers into Boost CTS" is an article which reports Con grcssman Reeds speech. in which Is related how hp handled a group of crepc-laucers of western Pennsyl- yania town.
 ''Givers. not Getters. Needed" is the subject of another interesting article in which Congressman Reed empha- sizes the value Of public service and the forgetting of self and selfish ends in the extending of aid to others.
 There is a report of the very suc- cessfui annual dinner pf the chamber recently held at the Endee club.
 review Of the very succs ssful membership campaign in which 5S members of the chamber rarticipated snd secured 100 members for Bris- fors largest civic organization is also given.
 The complete text ot President F. 0. Hughes annual report is also a feature Of the current issue of the Dristolite.
 There are many interesting articles In the BristoIite in which reference is made to the preparations being made by the issuing Of a song book. the attending of help 10 Bristol students In college. the distribution Of blot- ters. and the proposed issue cf a membership roster of the chamber.
 There Is very good rut of ths new Condoa-Tracy block. an excellent likeness of Congressman naniel Reed Is presented. and three of the earnest workers of the nsmhsrsbip campaign
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Visits Middlctoun Inslpe

District Deputy Grand Exalted Rul- CT Thomas A. Tracy paid an official visit to Middletown lodge Of Eiks. After the word Of the grand exalted ruler had been delivered by Mfr. Tracy the Middletown Elks presented an entertainment program.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

Harold v. Rogers of Shuttle Mea- dow has been elected president of the Connecticut PomoloEicai society. Mir Rogers is manager Of his fathers large orchards at Shuttle Meadow.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

Sam wsh Lee. or Center street. has returned from China where he he's been visiting his parents.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
More Time For Code

More time for the consideration ol the building code was decided upon by the city council after a report of progress had been made last night by City Engineer C. W. Buell. on the progress of the matter. A public hearing will be held later. when the code will be given final discussion before being acted upon by the eoun- oil
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Police Issue Naming.
Meeting Today.

The woman's Missionary society of Kensington Congregational church met this afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. B. Baldwin in Kensington. The subject was, "The Child; Al Work, At Play, At School" The leader was Mrs. Fred Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19

u 3Vu UtCIut SIINeT
 FOR THE SMOKER Visit Jewclry Section for handsome Cigarette of Sterling silver with gold lining Choice of many styles plain engraved at S7.50 and up. You couldn't please smoker any better.
 FINE BELT BUCKLES Why not get him one? He will be more than pleased with selected from big showing, plain engraved with place for initials s1.50 up- wards
The Democrat-herald., 1923-02-16

Mrs. John Gillespie who went to
Ell Paso. Tex. with her sick
baby and thus far babes condi-
tion has improved.
Claude R.dford is in tt xas.
Mrs. Pendarvis is visiting In
eastern Kansas.
D. o. Brown returned this
week. from Elk county. Kans..
and says wheat is looking we'll
In that county.
Albert Hoffman and family
moved to the W. A. Greathouse
ranch this week.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-02-16
Star Lights

Star school played two basket
ball games Friday - Floemont
and q pickup team. Star was
gloriously defeated by both, but
we do know how to make pies
and you are all invited to come
to our pie supper Friday night
the 18th.
~-r,ss- ~
The enrolment at school is
near the fifty mark. =.
n. BIanchat for the high
,chool and Mary rutherford for
the gredes.
o. Aishman is hauling grain
a EIkbsst.
Herbert Belt had to. 60 to
6onants on busin ess Sunday
again.
Frank Hines visits US regular
~. :.
Corn shelling is on in this
community. ..s.
We need a road to reach the
grade to Spring field and Elkhart
about 8 miles will do the trick.
h. Blauchat has sold the
Wbitlock place to q Mr.. Kirk
patrick who has moved on II,
and is sending the children to
school. II; i.
Ray Bryan and Mr.. Jenkins
win farm the Eli Smith. place
this season. /.
We hope to be regular with
our items from here on. so look,
for us-Star l3.
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