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New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
MISS PRIOR WILL
 CONDUCT CONCERT Annual Glee Club and Orchestra Affair Will Be Held Thursday WILL PRESENT NEW PLAY
Sfolumphy Estate Appraised-All- Kensington Baseball Team Will be rorned-Iine of March for Me- morial Day-Other Items.

Miss l.. Ethel Prior, director or music in the Berlin schools, who so successfully conducted the first an pual concert of the Glee club ana or chestra of the Junior High school last year. has completed arrangements TOT the second annual affair at the town hall Thursday and Friday evenings Of this week at o'clock.
 Teachers at the school have plan ned to introduce number of folk in terpretive dances. Tickets have been placed on sale and it is expected that there will be large crowds each eve ming, as the hall was filled to capacity at each performance last year.
 "The Wreck of the Hesperus,' one of the most popular cantatas for use in schools will form the main feature of the program. This will be render cd by the Glee club which has been rehearsing faithfully for the past several months in preparation Solo parts will be taken by Lena Wroble"- ski. as the daughter; Adam Giannota, as the father; Joseph Molewski, as the first mate and Genevieve Payne as the voyager.
 The success of last years concert was so great that it was decided to hold another this year under the d. rection of Miss Prior. The concerts will probably be annual affairs, judg- ing by the support given them by the people of Berlin.
 Miss Prior has won much favorable comment on her methods of teaching in the schools.
 Miss Prior is graduate of the New Britain High school, class of 1919. In her senior year at that school she composed one of the class songs for the class night program. She also
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29

graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music taking solo part in the conservatory orchestra at the graduation exercises.
 She has appeared in many recitals' both in Massachusetts and this state.
 Will Present Play
 A new play by Miss Marjorie Moore, Getting an Ancestry" will be pre- sented Tuesday evening. June at s o'clock in the .parlors of the kensing- ton Congregational church.
 The cast is as follows:
 Julia. Adele Bassett; Fanny, Ruth Graham: Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Bald win: Mrs. Luret. Mrs. Gugerty; Adele, Mrs. Harold Upson: Evelyn. Mrs. Emerson; Joe Peabody, c. Baldwin; Johnny, F. Baldwin Lily Martin, Mrs, Goodrich; Miss Riverly. Mrs Gris- wold: Charlie Bailow. J. Wilson: Amy Ember, Mrs. Baker
 The east of this play has been re- hearsing faithfully for some time and expectations arc that tine play will be
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Motor Crash Ends in Court--TeacheIs Claim Victory-Borough Meeting Items of Interest.

Lewis A, Moss of Waterbury will be tn the town court to answer charge of reckless driving, this evening. The arrest is the outcome of a crash in which car driven by MT. Moss col ided with one driven by Ernest Burkhardt of Southington, in which the Burkhardt car was badly damag- ed. II is claimed that MT. Moss was driving at an excessive rate of speed and after an investigation by the police, Mir. Moss was arrested.
 The teachers in Southington are viewing the reinstatement of the S0- day clause in their contracts as vic tory in the fight now being waged in school circles. They state that they are now satisfied with the contracts but other matters must be adjusted before the argument will he consider cd finished. If is reported that a spe- cial town meeting will be held In the near future so that the discussion may be brought before the voters Of the town. The interest in the question still manifests itself. although some think that the matter is settled.
 A special borough meeting will be held in the town hall this evening to take I'D the added policeman matter and also to fix the tax rate. A large number of voters are planning to at tend and. voice their opinions.
 The case against Miss Beatrice Black of Southport. N. Y., who was arrested following a collision on Main street, will probably be settled out oi court. if was stated last evening. In the crash, Patrick McNessa suffered severe injuries.
 The committee Of the American Le- zion in charge Of the sale of peoples reports that the sale has been eNcel- lent in the town since fl was started. They are on sale in almost every store In the center.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
Town Meeting Tonight


 Town Meeting Tonight
 According to cali by the board or selectmen, there will be a special town meeting in the Town hall this evening to take action on a petition callMg for the resembling of the last vote on tho school matter and for the pur- chase of the Calen property on Lin den street and the appropriation Of the money therefore. large num- Der of voters will turn out this eve ning it is expected. in an effort to settle this matter which has necessi- tated four town meetings thus far.
 Legion Reception
 The members of Brock Barnes post. American Legion, were agreeably sur prised last evening by the large at- tendance at the public reception 10 the ey-seryice wen of Plainville and the surrounding towns. More than 2oo mem bers and guests were Tn attend ance including visitors from Bridge port, New Haven. New Britain, Brls- tol. Hartford, Vets Hartford, Farm ington Forestville. Southington, Meri- den and Plainvlle. State Commander Edward Kelley of Bridgeport spoke or Memorial Day" saying that the day Is one set apart for the sole purpose of commemo orating the sacrifices of the men who died while in the service of their country. He deplored the fact that the day has become so com- mercialized and stated that many people have forgotten the significance of the day. He denounced the stay-at- homes who do not believe in observing Memorial Day, stating that when they had made no sacrifice, they could not understand the sacred duty which the ex-service men feels is his in honoring the "buddies" with whom he served.
 Clarence Scarborough. state treas urer of the Legion, spoke as did Rev A. R, Duberry and Rev. Charles S' Wyckoff. The Hayes quartet rendered several selections, vocal solos were given by William Hayes, and piano se- lections were rendered by Mrs. Will liam Cunningham and James Graham arious post commanders from differ ent points in the state spoke and the gathering ended up with the serving of lunch by pr. l.. H. Frost and ms assistants
 Waters Funeral Thursday
 The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Waters who died Sunday night in Hartford will be held from the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. A. B. DuBerry will of- fciate and burial will be in West cemetery.
 Martha Rebckah Lodge
 Members of Martha Rebekah lodge I. O. 0. F. will meet at l:3o o'clock at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Waters. The Rebekah service Will be conducted at the grave in west cemetery.
 Object to Lines
 The members of the town plan commission met with general objec-
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29

The East Berlin Ball team will play .be Berlin team Wednesday afternoon on the Community Grounds on Berlin street.
 George Cole is improving his resi- dence in this place by the addition of a wide veranda across the front of the house.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
Older Men Practice

The older men of Berlin had fine lowing out for practice last evening at the community house grounds. The air was filled with inshoots. curves
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
Ladies Ausiliar, Me'aing
Local Team Wins.

The junior group "Y' team won its first league game against Mapping last Saturday in a glorious fashion, Tho locals pounded the offerings oi the opposing pitchers in sne style anu when tho smoke Of battle had cleared away. en addition of the score found the locals with 4o runs to their credit to their opponents IA. 4 large num- ber of the hest players on the team were absent at the track meet in Mid dletown.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
FOR SALE in Plainville

? family house, all improve ments, on trolley line. Groom cottage, all improvements. cen trally located. Price s4,200. 7- room cottage, : minutes walk from center. Price s2.S00. Cash required, S1.4OO. Building lots, shore lots and cottages.
 - See
 SKINNER SMITH co. Neri Block Plainville
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29
PLANS COMPLETED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Veterans to Unite in HOnOrlns
 plainYihe's Hero Dead
TOWN MEETING TONIGHT
Over sa0 Attend Iagsan isaeen.ion- waisrs F,mesai Thursday Afternoon Residents Object ta Building Hans Runs nawn Fhild-i.Fiefs,

] Veteran organizations, patriotic ss7 eisties an.. civic haAies wlll unite io' moFrag in PlainNllle le honor the dead of all saFs, A parade Will be held in The morning and the graves of all veterans will he decorated The actual work during the day will he taken care Of by the members or the American Legion. the school children and the school teachers, Exercises will be carried ont in both the Plain vile and Forasts ille cemeteries under the direction Of the members Of New ton Msnress post, c. A Ru and ap' propriate exercises will be held in eommemoratian Of those who gave m their lives in the service of their country,
 The stores and business places Tn p,ainyille will observe the day as a general holiday. The merchants will keep their places of business open this evening until o'clock and will close tomorrow all day. The barber shops likewise will be open this eVe- ming until 10 o'clock and will close nil day tomorrow. The Plainville Trust company will be closed as will the Town hall throughout the entire day and holiday hours will be ob- served at the post office as follows; No rural or city deliveries, no money orders issued. stamp windows open from a. m. 10 10 a. m, standard time and the registry window open from 1880 a. m. to io q. m, standard time. All mails will be dispatched as us,,ai
New Britain herald., 1923-05-29

rnpled sheet of metal twisted wires and cnarred bits of wood peaceful pasture northern Fancehe scar of death This all that remains of the giant London aipane that crashed in flames recently several Americans being among the victims Seventy passengers took the aerial trip next day.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
"PROF. PEPP" PROVES
DRAMATIC SUCCESS

Professor Pepp," the high
school play. was greeted by a large
audience at Liberty hall last Friday
evening and every one was enthusi-
astic over the manner in which the
Professor" and his household ham
died the nihilist question. Clarence
Bashaw as Professor Peterkin
Pepp;" Vida Ranes as Betty
Gardner" his ward, and Russell
Brown as "Howard' Green" Betty's
sweetheart. carried the heavier
parts, while the lighter roles were
taken by Mary Willis as Aunt Mi
nerva Boulder" the professors
housekeeper; Geraldine Shanahan
as "Petunia," her maid; Alvin
Barge as "Sim Batty" the village
police force, and Charles Ferner as
Mr., C. B. Buttonbuster. who at
tempted to be his own son, and mi.
nor parts were played by George
Wheeler, Ellen Anderson, Charles
English, Walter johnson. Lloyd
Wiehl, Robert Sutherland Raymond
Schuler, Winston Brown, Glenn
Kinney. Helge Swanson, Rose
Wheeler, Kathleen O'Larey. Ella
Swanson and Bernardine Schuler.
The stage decorations ard scenic
backgrounds were handled by stu
dents committee under the direc-
tion of Kathryn Lapham and were
appropriate and attractive.
The play was given under the
direction of Miss Mary Powell,
teacher of dramatic art in the high
school and the manner in which it
was presented was a compliment to
her ability. The youngsters en-
tered intellectually into the spirit
of the play and their ease of man.
ner and entire lack of self con-
-sciousness were exceptional.
The net proceeds of the evening
amounted to about $50 and will be
used in the school work.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
MOUlTON POSSIBLE
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

Since the announcement a few
weeks ago OF Governor Hart that
he would not be candidate in
1924 to succeed himself and the
more recent statements from Mark
E. Reed, speaker of the house in
the last Legislature, and Clark y.
Sayidge, commissioner of public
lands, declining to- become candi-.
dates for the greatest Office in the
state, multitude Of prospective
candidates have been brought out.
A list of such prospective candi-
dates together with short bio
graphy of each, published in last
Sundays Seattle Times. was headed
by NJ M, Moulton of Kennewick.
Mr.. Moulton's large acquaintance
ship acquired through bis activities
in irrigation matters in the state
and as representative in the last
two legislatures were cited as argu-
ments in his favor. D. v. NORTH
land Of Yakima, joint-senator for
Yakima and Benton counties, was
also listed as possible candidate,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
UNDER new MANAGEMENT

]. C. Williamson. recently of Se-
attic, has leased the Commercial
hotel and furnishings from Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Cole and took charge
of the business on Wednesday. Mr..
Williamson is an experienced hotel
man, having been engaged in that
businessifo for years. He says he in
tends to conduct the hotel along
lines satisfactory to the travelling
public and to keep pace with the
growth of the town.
Mr.. Cole and MIR. and Mrs. Rob-
inson have rented rooms over the
Leggett Mercantile company store
which they will occupy for the pres-
ent, although they are planning to
take trip to the Coast little
later
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
SETS II ACRES TO GRAPES

E.#W. Steffen, who recently ac-
quired title to the Van Buren ranch
south OF town is planning on maxi
ing several changes on the place.
Most. of the ranch has been set
out TO alfalfa and this has been the
principal crop. In the belief that
the margin of profit in the produc-
rion of alfalfa in this valley is too
small and that much larger returns
could be secured from other crops,
Mr. Steffen expects to devote most
of .the ranch to- the growing of
grapes, early fruit and vegetables.
He has already set out IL acres to
Tolay grapes and other plants,
trees, and crops will be set out
in season and as the ground is
nrenared
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
HALF HOLIDAY DECLARED

Next Monday afternoon has been
declared half holiday by the
White Bluffs Community club.
when all volunteers who can are
urged to come to the John Dover
Lumber company yard. bringing
hammers and saws, to help make
road signs. Lumber has been pro-
vided and the club would like to
have about SO signs made, to be
posted along all of the main roads
leading to White Bluffs.
This is a community activity and
it is hoped that a large crowd
t1rng 0I1t
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
LADIES ARE THANKFUL

The Ladies' Aid of the Presby-
terian, church were we'll pleased
with the result Of the chicken pie
supper and bazaar held at Liberty
hall on Dec. 9Th. having received
$50. So proceeds from the supper
and $65. proceeds from the ba-
zaar and fishpond. The ladies take
this opportunity to thank all tLose
who SO willingly contributed to
help make it a success. and espe-
cially to thank Mr.. and Mrs. An
derson for the use Of the hall.
THE LADIES' AID
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
HOW ABOUT A RADIO CONCERT

The White Bluffs folks can sit in
on radio concert Christmas Eve
if some one or several will go to
the trouble and small expense of
erecting an aerial on one of the
public buildings. r. r. Woods
says that if an aerial is erected he
will move his receiving set there to
get the concert. Broadcasting sta
tions all over the country put on.
special fatures at Christmas and
rare entertainment is in store for
the people here that evening if
some one will provide the aerial.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

( County Commissioner Sam Allard
was in Benton City Monday to meet
with officials OF the state highway
department to lay out route for
the elimination Of bad curve ut
the south end of the bridge over
the Yakima river between Benton
city and Kiona on the Inland Em-
pire highway. While in Benton
City Commissioner Allard attended
a meeting of the Benton County
Farm Rurean.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

The folk dances, executed by the
primary tots in Miss Benefits room,
at Liberty hall last Saturday even-
ing just before the movie show, were
thoroughly enjoyed by large aud
ience. After watching these old
fashioned dances like the Virginia
Reel, Minuets, etc, one wonders if
the young folks of today in their
search for something new and diff
ferent have not lost sight of the
beauty and grace of dancing. The
little tots Saturday night realized
$40 as their part Of the net proceeds
of the evening.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Mcssrs. Harding and West Of
Seattle were visitors at the +. c.
Koppen home at Wahluke on Tues
day. The purpose of their visit
was to persuade Mr.. koppcn TO
allow them to take his collection
of Indian relics and curios to Wen
atchee 10 be placed in a room in
the court house there used for that
purpose. Mr.. Koppen's relics are
now in the Perry Museum in Ia
coma but he consented to have
them transferred 10 Wenatchee.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

In celebration OF the closing of the
pack-out, the employees OF the White
Bluffs Warehouse company and their
families enjoyed a big spread at
Grange hall on Monday evening.
About 60 persons were seated at the
long table and enjoyed sumptious
feast after which games and dancing
took up the balance OF the evening.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

]. c. Syfford OF Hanford left last
Friday with two cars OF his Winesap
apples for Los Angeles. Mr.. Syf-
ford will try to market bis apples
in California at a better price than is
being returned by the marketing
agencies. He expects to be gone two
weeks or more.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

The first snow Of the season fell
Thursday. 1t was only light fall.
however, and was all gone by Fri
day afternoon.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Fl. e. Bashaw returned to White
Bluffs Tuesday from Soap Lake.
where he had attended the funeral
of his father. Flavian Bashaw. Mr..
Bashaw reached Soap Lake last Fri
day evening and his father passed
away the following day. The fun
eral services were held in St.
Roses Catholic church in Ephrata
on.S Sunday. The deceased was over
B6 years old and had been married
60 years.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

All the stores in White Bluffs
have their holiday goods on display
and they surely look Christmasy,
the Drug Store and c. B. Luh-
mann's being particularly attrac-
tive
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
CHRISTMAS CARDS

Wc have a beautiful line OF
cards. cent to Is cents. Make
your selection early. TRY THE
DRUG STORE FIRST. WHITE
BLUFFS DRUG COMPANY.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Stuffed Dates. Figs. Glazed Cher
ries. Dates in bulk. etc. Just re-
ceived. VALLEY GROCERY.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Cords, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eula. Byrd and Miss Elizabeth
Mocde drove to Yakima Tuesday in
the Cords car. Mr.. and Mrs. Cords
and Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd remained
day or two to do some Christmas
shopping and Miss Moede made ar
rangements to take up course OF
nursing at St. Elizabeth's hospital.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

O. w. Brown left on Thursdays
Kennewick stage OH his way to
Portland where on Saturday he cx-
poets to meet his mother who is
coming from her home in Idaho
The two will visit a few days in
Portland and will then proceed to
Coquille, in the Cos Bay county
where they will spend the holidays
with relatives. Brownie" expects
to return to White bluffs shortly
after the first Of the year.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14
CHRISTMAS SEALS SALE

The little Christmas Seals have
arrived and the boys and girls of
the White Bluffs grade school have
taken charge of the sale and dis
tribution Of the seals this week.
The real purpose of the sale of
these stamps is to raise money to
carry on the work against tuber-
culosis. This is nationwide move
ment and each state district and
precinct throughout our land has
an opportunity to help iii this work.
1t is only fitting at this, the Christ
mas time that we each strive to
bring good cheer to those less
fortunate. Let us spread the gospel
of good health through the purchase
of the Christmas Seals.
Miss Cassie MCGEE is assisting
Mrs. H. r. Kirbyswith the work in
the Land Settlement Office this
week.
Please do your shopping
earlywe will appreci-
ate it,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Mr. and Mrs c. l.. kiscr were
guests of honor at pleasant party
given at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs.
M. Z. Houk OIL Tuesday evening.
About twenty friends were invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kiscr left "Wednesday
morning for their homie in Evcrct.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

w. S. Angle. accompanied by his
daughters. Alice and Sadie, and his
son Lewis. drove to Yakima last
Sunday morning for a days visit
with relatives. Mrs. r. w. Judd.
who also went along, remained to
be the guest of Mrs. Mary Nook
until Thursday.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Dc Vaul, E.
G. Dc Vaul, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Mat
terson and Mrs. Marie Bcyers were
Thanksgiving Day dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. McMurry. Mr..
and Mrs. De Vaul arc Mrs. Nc
.Murry's parents and arrived the day
before Thanksgiving for visit with
their daughter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-31

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-31

lead the Oregon Short Line across the
barren waste and lava flows into the
great state OF Idaho. and she Is alert
on "reminiscences OF early days and
incidents, having located at 5hoshone
before the great iron horse arrived
and went westward no. TO claim an
other Empire She also expresses
great delight in the improvements
from old state days TO the advent OF
the automobile and aezoDlane as
mode OF travel While here she made
q visir TO her relatives. 3fr. and Mrs
William Keefer, Harry and Nora. who
have ranches on the North Side and
called to see Mrs Henry Shedde Lot
tie and George. Last but net least she
paid a visit to her old-time friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 7. Fay. She was
an old school chum OF Mr.. Fayss and
they were living in pleasant memories
OF other days. Come again Elizabeth,
you surely have a heart OF gold
-Buriey Herald.