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New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
Charles KatowSkas

Charles Katowskss. aged 47 years, died at his home at 70 Sexton street last night after three days illness with pneumonia. He was a native of Lithuania and came to this country at an early age. He was employed as polisher by the Stanley Rule and Level Co.,, for a number of years.
 He is survived by his wife and two brothers. Sylvester of Detroit, Mich, and Andrew of New Britain. The fu- neral will be held Monday morning at Q o'clock from St. Andrews Lithuan- ian church and burial will be in St. .Nary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
COMFORT STATION CONTRACTS.

The city hall commission this aft ernoon awarded to William H. Stekley of Rockwell avenue the contract for labor at the new municipal comfort station. He agrees to furnish two men and two women attendants for s4.iOo year. The concessions contract was given to an ex-soldier, Nicola Mugiafdi, at $500. Both contracts hold for year. Four other bids were submitted.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
Edward N. Peterson.

The funeral of Edward N. Peter son will be held tomorrow afternoon. A private service will be held at the home of his parents at o'clock and at 3:30 o'clock in the Erwin chapel Rev. Dr. John F. Klingberg VIII con duct a public service. The burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
Mrs, Mary Ray

Mrs. Mary Ray, widow of James Ray, n long time resident Of this city, died last night at the Hartford hos pital. She leaves three sons, Patrick and James Ray, of this city, and Will liam Ray, of Bridgeport; daughter, Mrs. Rufus Rood, of Winsted, and 9 sister, Mrs. John Booth of Ireland. The arrangements for the funeral are incom pIete,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
Mrs. Charlotte Slater

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Slater will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at her late residence, 100 Columbia street. Rev. Dr. John E. Klingberg will conduct the service. The body will be taken to Plainville for burial in West cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
Edward H. Munson.

The funeral of Edward H. Munson was held from his late home at IA Prospect street this afternoon and was private. Rev. John l.. Davis, pastor of Trinity Methodist church.. officiat- ed and burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery, Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Edward Frederick sealutz.

The funeral of Edward Frederick Schutz was held from his late home at 7S Rockwell avenue this afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church. officiated. and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
WOULD ACCEPT MANSION.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Abill au- thorising acceptance by the govern ment of the t50o,00o marble residence on 16th street offered by Mrs. John B. Henderson as home for vice. presidents was introduced today by Senator Warren. republican. Wyom- ing.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26

At a meeting of the school commit tee this afternoon action will be taken on a budget calling for appro- priations of s904.150. together with special items of s29,75o.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
WAKE UP EXERClSE-AMD
 YOU WILL BE BEA U7zFUL
Prize Winning Model Tells How to Have Figure and
 Good Health

Lnn Van yoohees of Village e pFita a the A students League af New fok recently the most beauli model posed the leagues this son other prizes a rfeehgure eatssis Mi Van kooie tells
 here n the methods y M she developed and has kept
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
IN THE SENATE.


 Tho thrush of senate measures be- ished his prayer. More resolutions for Judges at Bridgeport were put in. 4 bill by Senator Wilder would "pro- hibit persons not admitted to the bar. in certain cases. from soliciting. ad- vertising, requesting or inducing any person in this stalo to institute or prosecute suit for damage"
 Two Platoon Plan.
 By MT. Ells-dividing permanent fire departments in day and night forces: allowing court clerks in naturalization work to retain fees: re- quiring physicians to return on death certificates a clear reference if such death follow vaccination: creating tho dairy and food commissioner, the at- torney general and the president and secretary of the Connecticut rlanu- 4,facturers Of carbonated beverages, inc. & beverage regulating board"
 Liquor License Refunds
 Bills were turned in to reimburse holders of liquor licenses moneys paid as fees for licenses;.v establishing a normal school at Bridgeport and mak- irg an appropriation therefore: changing name of the New London vocational school to Chapman Tech rical High school.
 Senator Tone (dem.) offered bill to establish direct primaries and nom ination of candidates by petition.
 Senator Wilder offered bill under which the governor would appoint the judges for the Bridgeport court as in the case of New Haven.
 Senator Ells had q bill providing for appointment of q country life commission" of five to study life and conditions in rural districts.
 The number of bills put in by the woman voters league were 25 in num- Ter.
 The Hartford charter amendment to redistrict the wards to lessen the number of electors using voting place from. 800 to 800 was adopted by the senate in concurrence and sent at once to the expressing clerg to cx- pcdite it.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26

Visiting cards are supposed to have originated with glazed earthenware tablets, depicting the owner and left by hm on leaving temples.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
SCHOOL BUDGET IP.

|. S. Treasury-Balance. s361, ,e35 295.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26

Hartford, Jan. 2s.--Any effort to ratify the 18th amendment at this session of the general assembly will he fought In the house. When res- olution to that effect was offered to- day House Leader Buckley opposed 1t and q viva voee had 1t tabled. It may remain there until adjournment day as Mir. Buckley said it was use. less to inject this matter into the present session" He said he wa0not going to be q party to "assinine pro- ceedings." He said the matter was dealt with two years ago and tho res- olution is in the secretary of states office.
 Mir. Durham offered n resolution to raise q special committee of one sen- ator and one representative from each county to investigate the organization and present scope of the business of the county commissions and the ad. visibility of abolishine such commits sions, the committee to report April 1.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
KLETT RETIRING
 AS COURT JUDGE
scon,inusa Prom Ity Page,


 Hill sanitArium. a tuberculosis hos, nltai on the town farm properties. Through the agency of this institu. ton numerous patients have heen cared for by the city who might olh- erwise look 10 the state for care,
 Changes iR burritt Hank GilaItef.
 Representative Christ brought in several minor changes in the charter of the Burritt Savings hank today for approval by the banking commission. Charter Amendments Submitted. A Amendments to the charter Of the City Of New Britain were submitted today by Senator Covert.
 Senator Covert also submitted a proposal relative to method of illina vacancies in the police and city court judgeships- In eases of death, in- stead of advancing the deputy to the : judgeship. the new law would place In the hands of the governor the power to name the judge, subject to the approval of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
SPECIAL ELECTION
 CALLED TO SELECT. TWO LEGISLATORS.
July IA Set As Date For Nam ing Successors To Mo-
 bile Countians
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAID

J
 Governor Brandon issued a procla- nation Monday afternoon calling a special election in Mobile county Saturday, July 14, for the election of representatives in the legislature as the successors of R. E. Cunningham and John J. Russell, resigned. The special election will put the two members named in Montgomery the second week of the adjourned ses- sion, which begins July 10.
 MT. Cunningham's resignation came to the executive department in q telegram from Fort Bayard, N, NJ. Monday. MT. Cunningham went to New Mexico several weeks ago on the advice of his physician, and his telegram said: Tt is with deep re- gret that l hand you my resignation as member of the legislature from Mobile county. My only reason fo. this is that the condition of my health forces it. Will you call an resented in July?"
 MT. Russelrs resignation was re- ceived during the absence of the gov ernor. He has been in i'll health for several weeks and advised the gov ernor that he would not be able to come to Montgomery for the session.
 The duty of selecting method for the nomination of democrats candidates for the two positions will fall upon the democratic executive committee of Mobile county. Under rule of the state committee, adopt cd recently. the county committee has the authority either to make nominations for vacant positions or call special primary for the nomi- nation of candidates.
 In accepting the resignations, Gov ernor Brandon expressed regret that the condition of the health of Mr. Cunningham and Mir Russell de- manded their retirement Mobile county furnished an excellent dele-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
NORMAN TO SPEAK

Col. Thomas W. Norman of Bir- mingham, officer idsntified with the reserve corps, will speak to for mer enlisted men and officers of the army here Wednesday evening when the American Legion will meet at Linger Longer Lodge, country home of Thomas W. Vert, post commander.
 Colonel Norman expects to inter- est former fighters in the reserve features of the national defense act and to explain that law to the ex- soldiers. The legion will plan Wednesday night big celebration for the Fourth of July here. The Independence Day celebration will mark one of the legion's first public entertainments, and the members of the post are determined that it shall make big flash in the July fes- tivities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
CONDUCTOR IN PULPIT
Layman Holds Services When Hart-
 selIe Pastor Is III

HARTSELLE, Ala, June 11-(Spe- ciaE)-J. D. Watley. well-known Methodist layman religious speaker and Louisville and Nashville passen- ger conductor, was the chief speaker a meeting at the First Methodist church here Sunday afternoon. The pastor of the church, Rev R. W. An" derson, who has been i'll for some time, was unable to attend the serv~ ice and MT. Watley took it in charge, following the usual opening exer- cises.
 MT Watley told his audience, which was composed almost entirely of men, that his purpose was to strengthen himself in religious life and to encourage others. He advised strongly against modernism" in re- ligious thought, saying that while the scholars were to be respected in their line, they had nothing to do with the old-fashioned evangelical religious teachings of the fathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
GOAL IS REAcHrD

The campaign to raise s3o,ooo in three days, s27,500 of which is to match the amount to be donated by Mrs James spence to pay off church indebtedness of the First Presby- terian church, ended this afternoon With the entire amount subscribed. The goal set for three days was ac- complished and there is much rejoic- ing among the members of the con gregation. victory celebration talk Ing place In the church tonight. Mrs. Spence agreed to give $27,5O0 in cash If the church would match the amount, but the congregation fixed the goal at $30.000, the surplus to be used for other purposes The First Presbyterian church has one of the handsomest buildings in the city and as a result of the campaign is free of indebtedness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
CROWD ENJONs SINGING

The regular annual singing at Friendship Methodist Protestant church was held yesterday and a large crowd was present and an en- joyable day of song service resulted This annual event has been held for more than 35 years Some of the greatest singers this section of the country has produced have taken part in this event, among whom were the late Albert G. Holloway and John H. Johnson. The present active lead CTS in that community are Ellie Johnson. Ed Harris, Ellis Adams and T. o. Spraggins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
DEFAULTING CASHIER ATMORE BANK MAKES A FULL CONFESSION
Arraigned In Mobile Court But The Case Is Post
 poned

MOBILE, Ala, June 11.-J. M. Northrop, former cashier of the First National bank of Atmore, Ala, charged with embezzlement and lar ceny of s10,O00 from the Merchants Bank of Mobile, was arraigned in the inferior criminal court today and the hearing postponed until Thursday.
 Northrop at the county jail today made the following statement:
 'It is true that I am short in my accounts with the Atmcre bank s29,9S3 and that I secured the $10,000 from the Merchants bank of Mobile. l have done wrong and l am in jail and expect to remain locked up until [ get out. Not a soul benefited by my taking the money from the Atmore bank, but the brokers whom I engaged in the cotton speculation business with. l did not squander the money on women, wine, or wild night life, as has been asked me by several peo- pie"
 Asked if he was going to marry Mrs. Minnie McKellar, Atmore tele- phone girl. who has been his sweet heart for several years, the eX-bank official said that he may after he leaves prison and his financial condi- ton permits of him to take unto himself wife.
 The Mcclellan woman has shown Ter love for the ex-cashier in many ways Yesterday morning she was an early caller at the county jail with fruit and food and spent sev- eral hours with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
BUILDING ASSOCIATI0Nf READY FOR BUSINESS
New Sheffield Organization Expect
 ed To Meet Long Felt Need

SHEFFIELD, Ala. June 1.-The Sheffield Building and Loan associa- tion, recently organized, is now ready for business. The officers of this now concern are W. H. Martin, well known business man and manu- facturer, president; w. T. Archer with the Sheffield Development com pany and president of the Muscle Shoals realty board, vice president; Chopper Almon, young attorney, secretary; Joseph Nathan, Jr., young banker, treasurer. It is the opinion of many citizens that this organiza- tion will meet long felt need in this community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
FOUR COUPLES UNITED

A series of weddings Saturday and Sunday kept Rev. l.. N. Claxton, pastor of the First Baptist church, busy for two days, the local minister having united four couples during that time. John S. Borden and Miss Eunice Gray, both of this city, and c. H. Wood of Anniston and Miss Mildred Lockridge of Eulaton were married by pr. Claxton at his home Saturday evening. Sunday afternoon the minister united William T. New and Miss Lola Smith, both of this Miss Bessie Ridinger of Oxford, all four of the couples being attended by parties of friends at the ceremo- nies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
RELEASE IS DENIED

The habeas corpus proceedings in stituted in behalf of Ezra Clary, charged with operating as a labor agent without license. was heard be- fore Judge Fleetwood Rice of the circuit court this morning. The writ was denied and the case will come up for trial next Monday before a jury in the circuit court. Attorneys for Clary made strong effort to get him released, but Judge Rice, af- ter hearing the arguments, decided against the defendant. Clary was given hearing before Probate Judge Woolsey Finnell last week and was fined $4,314.o1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
AUTO WRECK FATAL
One Man Killed And Seven Hurt In
 Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, June Hone man was killed and seven injured In auto mobile accidents here today. Sam J. Whatley was killed and J. B. Morris. Irving Lewis, NJ Hartley and Charles Hartley were injured when a car they were in collided with an auto mobile truck. J. E. Goodenough was badly injured and Arthur Mackie and Riley Miller of Moss Point, Miss. was painfully hurt when an automobile the latter was driving collided with telephone pole near the Alabama Mississippi line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
MISSION ExERCIsrs urYD

The junior and primary depart ments of the Presbyterian Sunday services at the Presbyterian church and rendered a splendid foreign mis- sion program. Miss Elizabeth, Hoover. teacher of the beginners class, had charge of the program. The main feature was pageant Children of the World" A special offering was made for foreign missions by the congregation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
CONFER ON GAS VALUATION

Hugh White, special assistant at torney general, and F. J. Yerger, city attorney of Mobile, held con ference on the Mobile Gas company valuation case Monday and discussed plans for the submission to the fed eral court of motion for the right to make further inspection of the books of the gas company. Although no information was made public, it was indicated that the public service commission in the motion will show in it's report that its representatives never made an inspection of all the records which the law requires it to inspect before making a valuation. and that access to the books was de- nied the commission when formal de- mand was made of the Mobile Gas company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
TO COMPLETE HALL

Tuscaloosa Rotarians will leave Tuesday morning at 10:S0 in automo piles for Herrin's lake, 14 miles from the city. where they will complete Rotary hall, dining hall. gift of the club to the Boy Scouts. The building IS nearly completed and 1t is hoped to finish it tomorrow. Every Ro tarian has been warned that he is expected to drive at least one nall and no excuses will be accepted. The scouts will give the visitors a bar becue dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
NEGRO IS HELD
Black Charged With Enterins Room or White Woman

GREENV1LLEi Ala. June H. Especial. )-Charlie Clark. vounp negro. was lodged in the Butler coun. ty jail after a hot pursuit by Sheriff Augustus Murphy and members of his force and other citizens, charged with having entered the room of a young woman of south Butler The woman was awakened by entrance of the her screams. The negro ran makjng his exit through side door. He made an entrance into the room through window and before entering took off his shoes and left them on the porch and 1t was these which led to his cature,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
TWO SERIOUSLY HURT

Harry Spann and F. E. Brandon of Sheffield were seriously injured last night when the automobile, in which they were riding tumbled down an embankment on the road near Tus- cumbia. Spanns jaw was broken and Brandon's arm was fractured in the accident. They were brought to the Colbert county hospital in Sheffield for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
BIDS RECEIVED ON. LUMBER FUR NE VI
 HOSIERY FACTORY.
Tuscaloosa Plant To Cost $150,000 And Employ
 300 Persons
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l THE AGE-uERALD

The Helburt Hosiery mill, to be operated here by w. B. Davis and Sons of Fort Payne. Ala, will soon be under construction In the western part of the city. The owners are now receiving bids on the lumber for the building. The entire cost of the plant when completed will be $150,- coo and it will employ about 300 persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
wHoLESALERs INTERPRETED

Wholesalers Of the TWin-Cities to- day were much interested in the hear ing in Birmingham in connection with rates on the Warrior river and railroad lines connecting with the Warrior barge service.
 J. IT. Calvin of the Calvin com pany declared with the exception of some delay in shipment made from New Orleans via the Warrior, local shippers were very well satisfied with the present rate arrangements. He said deduction of 20 per cent was allowed when local shippers had their goods sent from New Orleans by barge as far as Birmingport and then by rail to the Twin Cities,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
bA R ASSOCIATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO DECEASED LAWYER
Anniston Lawyers Serve As Honorary Escort At
 WiIIett Funeral
ANNISTON BUKEAUl THE AGE-lIERALD


 With the entire membership of the Calhoun County Bar association acting as an honorary escort, funeral services for Judge Ebert Decatur Willett, who died Sunday, were held at the Parker Memorial Baptist church Monday aft ernoon at o'clock, burial being made at Hillside cemetery. The called meeting of the bar association was held at the court house Monday morn ing, Judge S. W. Tate presiding over the session. A committee composed of R. B. Carr, J. P. Whiteside and Hugh Walker was appointed 60 draft resolutions on the death of Judge Willett and present at a meeting t3 be held June 20. A committee com posed of J. B. Holman, Jr.. c. H. Young and John c. Bibb was appoint ed at the same meeting to report on the question for half holidays Thursday for the lawyers Of Annis- ton. large number of friends and relatives assembled at the local church Monday afternoon for the ser vices over Judge Willett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
DIR. SAUNDERS yIsITs

pr. ", B; Saunders of Troy. can oioaIe Tor congress to fill the unex- pired term of the late John R.
 Tyson, was in Greenville Saturday in the interest of his candidacy. pr. saunders has large number of friends in Butler county, and he re- ceived heavy vote in this county in l9l6 when he was candidate for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
MARRIAGE OF INTEREST

A marriage of Interest to a large circle of friends here took place Sat urday in Fort Worth, Tex, when Miss Madge Bullard became the bride of MT. George Mainard Lf Albany. Miss Bullard formerly resided here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. Bullard, when MT. Bullard was man. ager of the Churchill compress. MT. Mainard is a cotton broker. They will make their home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
TO STUDY IN WEST
Prof. Dana White Soon To Leave For
 California Trip

GOODWATER. Ala. June 11.-(Spe- ciaL) L)-Prof. Dana White, who has been assistant at Sylacauga Agricul- tural school for the past session, is at home for a few days. He will soon make trip to California and later take up summer course in the west Professor White was principal of Goodwater High school for one year and many of his friends have en- deavored to get him to return and take the work again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
BAND PREPARING WELCOME

Preparing for a royal welcome to Governor Brandon and A. c. Patter- son, president of the public service ctmmission,~ when they speak here next week before the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce. members of the local concert band Monday night held an enthusiastic practice session. The occasion of the governors visit also will mark the first public ap- pearance of the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
SING PROGRAM ARRANGED

An all-day singing program Is be- ing arranged for the first Sunday in
 July at the. First Congregational church in West End, and the church people have invited the singing classes from Eulaton, Golden Springs, Sulphur Springs and other places to take part in this service. Dinner will be served at the noon hour and 1t is expected many of the best singers will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
SHADE INFANT DIEs

Little Eula Elizabeth Slade. two- year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs George H. Slade. died yesterday after a two weeks illness of colitis. After brief funeral services at the house. conducted by Dr. Kelly White of the Baptist church. and Rev. W. B. Glenn mons of the Presbyterian church, the body was forwarded to Arlington, Ala, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
socIAL SESSION PLANNED

The Young Peoples society of the West Anniston Baptist church will hold a social session at the church ThursdaE evening, ice cream. cake and lemonade to be served by the young ladies of the church. A full program has been announced by Rev. R. c. Madaris, pastor. who invited the public to take part in the serv- ices to be held at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-12
TO DISCUSS RoNns

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday night in lunch con session at Terrace Garden. One or the important matters to come up will be the school bond election of June IS. good program has been arranged for. the meeting.