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New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
IDLE VESSELS NOT
 FOR COAST GUARD
Mellon Explains Operation Costs
 Are Too High

| New York, Dec. 2G. - Reinforce ment of the coast guard rum block ade with shipping board craft, navy destroyers, eagle boats or submarine chasers would be impracticable and uneconomical. says Secretary of the Treasury Mellon in a letter received today by H, NJ. Crist, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The government contemplates strengthening the coast guard, MT. Mellon says, not only for work in connection with the prevention Of smuggling, but also for relief and rescue work at sea. He expresses a belief, however. that new and special ly designed craft must be built for that purpose.
 Mir. Melons letter was in reply to a suggestion he received from MT. Crist that vessels of the navy or the shipping board not now in use might be turned over 10 the coast guard for nse in stcmming the illegal flow of liquor from the sea.
 Such an arrangement, Mir. Crist be- lieved. would make it unnecessary for Mir. Mellon to ask congress for an ap- propriation for coast guard cutters.
 The treasury department and the commandant Of the coast guard have studied the practicability. from tech nical and economic standpoints of transferring certain classes of naval vessels to the coast patrol service, MT. Mellon says,
 Although it is generally known, he says, that the navy has a considerable number Of idle destroyers, these craft, 800 feet or more in length. a. .nO0 horsepower and 3i knots speed, would cost too much to put into com mission and operate as rum chasers, and would no too light for regular coast guard duty,
 Eaclc boats built by the navy dur ing tho war and since ont of commits siop are described by Mir Mellon as q highly specialized class of vessels intended for certain definite duties which experience has demonstrated are utterly nnsuited to the work of the coast guard.
 Submarine chascrs also have been proved, according to MT Mellon, 10
 
 poses, expensive to operate, unrelin- ble- and unsatisfactory" Considering fuel costs and the mon needed 10 man them. the sub chasors arc not nearly so economical as inc class of motor boats inc coast guard desires 10 obtain.
 "I may say that the plan proposed for tho augmentation of the coast guard contemplatcs the acquisition from the navy department of such vessels as can be spared and made suitable for the work the roast guard is called upon to per form," the letter continues. Vessels 1 of the shipping board arc completely | unsuitable. chiefly because Of theirI sizc and cost Of operation"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
CITY COURT JUDGMENTS
sale of Barrel of syrup by Candy
 C0ncC~~ionairr at LNCcum ThCatCr IiGurc> in Judge filings Findings.

X number of Judgments have been awarded in the city court by Judge
 E. N AllinE. Judgment for tho de-
 fendant was awarded in the case of
 Salvatore Mcndotto vs. F. Alfred Johnson, building contractor. M- torncy II, Roche appeared for the de-
 fcndant Tn the eases Of Martin pluchas. Frank Kelly and Winirrcd
 Kelly vs. Charles Fishbcn of Walling- recover damages were awarded as follows: Pmchas $l45.3n. Kelly S3Gn.15 and Miss Kelly s10O. At torney F. E. HunEcrford represented rluchas while Elias Rngrosc ap- pcarcd for the kellys. The suit was the result of an automobile collision on tn" New Haven turnpike. In tho summary process Of James Long against his son, John Long. judgment was awarded for the plaintiff. Kirk ham. Cooper, Hnngorford A Camp appeared for the plaintiff. Nick SaNis candy confectionor at tho l.y- ceum thratcr was awarded judgment to recover S4j.90 from Harry Savacc. He was represented by Attorney AL fred Levitt This was the result of a suit over barrel of syrup which Sayis had bought but could not sell at the thoatcr. He sold it to Savace for s15 who said that he would not sell il for more than that. The agreement was not kept and Sayis that he could have rcsold it 10 the makers for sG0. Judgment for tho plaintiff to recover s65 was awarded in the case Of Jozeia Smus- ltie against Cutie Jaffe.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
LIMITATION or CLANS.

Al court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Der lin ln the County Of Hartford and State of Connecticut. on the goth day of Deeem- Der. \. h., 1928.
 Present, Bernard r. Gannsv Esq. Judge on motion of Ellen C. Anderson of said New Britain as Admlnigtratriz on the Estate of John V. Anderson. late uf Snw Britain, within said district deceasrd. This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for tHe creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against The same to the AdmiuistratriK and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising in 9 newspaper published in said New Britain, and having a circula- ton in said district, and b% posting a copy thereof on the public sign post In said town or New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certihtd from Record,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNET.
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
Extra Dividends Today
 By Two Big Concerns

New York, Dee. 26.--The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Co. to- day declared an extra dividend of five per cent in addition 10 the regular quarterly disbursement of 1-2 per cent. Both are payable January l5. The Detroit Motor Bus Co. which three months ago paid stock divi- dend Of 20 per cent and an extra dividend of one per cent in cash an- nounced today it would pay another extra dividend of one per cent on January 15. At the same time the regular quarterly dividend of two per cent will be paid.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
ORDER or NOTICE OF HEARING.

District of Berlin, vs; Probate Court, New Britain, December 70, A. D. 1923. Estate of Alex laborn, late of the town or New Britain in said district dcccased tpon the application or lndylga zabora praying that as Admuis' fatfiN she may be authorized aud empowered 10 sell and convey real estate bclonulng 10 said dn- ceased as per said application on hlo more fully appears, lt is
 ordered, That said app!Icatipn be heard and determined at tho Probate Ofnre. in New Britain, iu said dist rict. Oh the 3isi day of December A. p. 1928. at o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given of Inc pcndents of said application and the time and pare Of hearing thereon, by publishing thiH order in some newspaper hating a circulation ln said district. and by posting a copy Of this order Oil the public sign post iu lie town of New Britain. in said dlstrict and by giving notice to all tafties in Interest, either personally or by mailing to each one, prepaid postage ropy of this order, and return make 10 thus court of the notice given
 BERNARD r. GAFFNET,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
B Prohibition Agents
 Transferred to New Field

New York, Dec. 26,--Thirty-tiy prohibition agents stationed in Buff falo, Syracuse and Albany. were or dcred transferred today to other posts. Prohibition Divisional Chief Mcrrick said that the agents trans fcrrcd had become too well known to those engaged in illicit liquor trans- actions, and that as a result the gov ernment forces had difficulties np- state. Mf Merrick said the situation on the Canadian border was impros- ing daily.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
COMMUNICATED
THANKS FROM LEGION POST
Post Appreciates Aid In
 Making Up Christmas Boxes

Editor of New Britain Herald:
 Will you please accept the thanks of Eddy-Glover Post, No. 6, American Legion. for the help extended by the New Britain Herald in arranging community Christmas boxes for the disabled veterans of the world war, who are still in various hospitals and institutions of the state.
 Will you also please extend the thanks of the post to our good citi- zens and organizations who responded so generously to the appeal.
 The gifts and contributions which tine post received for the disabled, was indicative of the true Christmas spirit and afforded much happiness to the disabled veterans
 F. E. OGREN,
 Commander, Eddy-Gloyer Post, No.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
MEsT POINTER KILLED

New York. Dee. 26.-Thc body of a youth killed by a subway train yes. terdsy was identified today as that Of Frederick Stanley Cusack a West Point cadet whose homo was in Washington. n. C. Identification was made by q fellow cadet.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
DEMISTED: KILLS HERSELF

Orlando. Fla, Dec. 26.---Mrs. Joc Tinker, wife of the famous Chicago Cub shortstop of former years. killed herself here yesterday while tenn rorarily mentally derangcd. it was roc vcalod today by members Of the fam fly If was reported yesterday that she died suddenly following a nervous
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
sale of Sovereign Trading Company
 Uncollccted Accounts.

tncollccted book accounts Of tho Sovereign Trading Company will be sold at public sale to the highest bid der at the office Of kirkham. Cooper, Hungcrford X Camp, December 27th. 1923. at 2 o'clock D. m. By order of the board of directors.
 CHARLES sMEDLEY, Secretary
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

COME IN TODAY - PICK YorE USED CARA SMALL DOWN PAYMENT HOLDS IT uNTIL STRING
 BUY NOW AND SAVE MONET Euirk 1923 Sport Touring. Buick 1923 4-cyL sedan. new estds; new paint. Euirk 1929 Sport Touring. Buick 1920 s-,yi. Coupe. tzosilsnt Euirk 1920 s-c,L Roadster price los. Huick 1919 s-cyi Roadster; q buy. Buick 1917 s-eyi. Roadster. Franklin 1919 5-pass sedan. ALSO MANY OTHER MAKES Thssr csrs have been thoroughly recouditionsd and are sold with our so-pAY GUARANTEE.
 Marshall l.. Solomon
 NEW BRITAIN BUICK Co..
 USED CAR LEFT.
 15s AECH ST,
 PHONE sss-
 opsn EyeninEs and suu5sys
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows; Julius Mocha of l52 Law Tor street and Miss Mary Patons Of l62 Wilcox street Adolph kardok or 36l East street and Miss Bcrnice r. SoWka Of 9s Dwight street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
LARGE CAPITALIZATION

New York, Dec. 26.--The Glidden company has notified the New York Stock Exchange of the company's in- tention to increase its capitalization by issuing s7,500.000 prior preference per cent, cumulative stock.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
MOoNSHINER JAILED

New Haven. Dee. 26.--A raid in the home Of Constant Zwirke, yesterday and seizure Of 30 gallons Of moon shine liquor brought fine of $500 and 90 days in jail today and his wife vas given a fine of sl50 and 1 , days in Jail.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

Average life Of a locomotive is 34ia years, according to an analysis of over 5000 locomotives employed on nine western railroads on file al the Bureau of Valuation Of the Inter state Commerce Commission.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
TURKEYS GIVEN AWAY.

Twcnty-cight turkeys were prcscut- ed 10 their patrons by Raphacrs De- partmcnt store Monday. Mir Ra- phael also contributed sio in Christ. mas driicacies to tho Polish orphan ago. tho Children's home and the Salvation Army
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
RaNkRIpTrY CASE

New Haven, Dec. 2G.---A bankrupt cy petition Of Homer A. Jasmin, fur. niture dealer of Bridgeport. filed io- day gives debts Of s254GG and assets of sis.gT5.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

Reaction-turbine units 10 be placed over artesian wells and directly con- nected with electric generators. have been developed by an inventor.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

Doc Cooks next book should be called Prom Pole 10 Pen; or Gum and oil Drops,"-. Brooklyn Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

-------------------- CHEVROLET sedan. 1922. in exceIirn' condition. Inquire Vim. shepard. Berlin. Conn; phone Shee-2. FOIsD sEDAN. 1921. good running co77di- lion. good paint. c. <. Bsnrc. 5i Main st. pHour 2z15.
 FOHD CH7PE IBss in A-i condition I'm ouiy s.s9g miles; so. cash. Inquirs. -gs Chapman st., after ?. m-
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
MAGNOLIA

DR.. and Mrs. James Martin are Wis
iting in New York State.
Miss Annie Webb of Dover has been
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Minner
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Frazer and son
of near Harrington spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wilcutts.
Jay KeTbin of New York City was a
guest over the weekend Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Kerbin.
w. j. Reed of near town is having
electric lights installed in his home
and garage.
Mrs. Henry McKnitt and daughter
Margaret, of Frederica, are visiting
Mr.~and Mrs. William Shannon, the
latter has been seriously i'll.
Mrs. w. II. Jackson is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mollie Grace, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Collins Davis and daughter, Grace,
motored to Wilmington on Sunday.
! They returned home in the evening,
accompanied by Mrs. G. w. Knight and
| son, Byron, who had his tonsils re-
moved in a Philadelphia hospital.
Wrixsom McIlvaine, James Hazel,
Mrs. Sallie Barnett Mrs. Annie JOS
eph, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Jackson and
Mrs. Sallie Barrett attended the fu-
neral of Peter Barrett, held at POGO
mOke City, Md, on Friday. Mr.. Bar
rett was a former resident of this
town.
Mrs. Harry Gourley has returned
from visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Andrew Hall, near FELTON,.
Miss Katharine Vinyard of near
Houston has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Sipple,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Saxton, near
town, entertained the following guests
over the Fourth: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Need and child, of Camden, N. j., and
Samuel Saxton, Jr, of Wilmington.
Mrs. Cynthia Mensch entertained
the following guests last week: Rev.
#. E. Terry of Bridgeville and daugh-
ter. Mrs. Margaret Fisher. Of Salt Lake
City.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris is entertain
ing her father of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Robert Johnson and son, Bar
rett of Wilmington, are spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. John
son, he>former is very i'll. Mr.. John
son spent the weekend with his par
ents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace White of Ken
nett Square, Pa, were entertained on
Saturday and Sunday at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. White.
The funeral of John Wesley Taylor
who died at his home on Sunday, July
1st, was held from his late home on
Tuesday afternoon. Rev D. ]. Ford
conducted the services. Selections
were sung by Mrs. J. X. Sapp, Mrs. J.
B. McIlvaine, Rev. Ford and J. C.. Da-
wilson. Mr.. Taylor was 80 years Of
age. He is survived by a wife, three
sons, two daughters and seven grand
children. Interment was made at Odd
Fellows cemetery, Camden.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
FELTON,

All of FELTON, was shocked on Mon
day to learn of the sudden death of
Mrs. Jennie Kemp, wife of John Kemp.
Mrs Kemp had not been well for a
few days but was feeling much better
and was at the home OF Cooper Cru
well. While there, she became very i'll
and died in few minutes. She was
| good and kind and had a welcome
smile for all, and will be sadly missed
| in the town where she had a host of
friends. Funeral services were held
on Thursday with interment at Hop
kins cemetery.
Mr., and Mrs. Harry DelOng have re-
turned to their home in Baltimore af-
ter spending a week with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney LelOng.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kitchens en-
tertained over the Fourth, Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Kitchens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Emerson and children of Will
mington; Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Roe,
Lemuel Kitchens, Frank Kitchens of
near FELTON,, and Bradford Kitchens of
Harrington.
Miss Lagatha Warren is spending a
few days with Wilmington friends.
Miss Ida Kitchens returned home on
Tuesday from a pleasant visit with
Wilmington friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carson entertain
ed on Wednesday evening, July 4th, in
honor of Mrs. Agnes Carson's 82nd
birthday. A very pleasant evening was
spent and delicious refreshments were
served.
Mrs May Truitt met with a painful
accident while visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kelly, when she fell and
fractured her hip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Drake of Will
mingtOn were the guests of George
Carson ou Saturday.
Mrs. Agnes Carson is spending a
few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Car
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones of Mar
Gus Hook spent the Fourth with Mr..
and Mrs Charles Jones.
\ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox have
moved from New York into their home
near Canterbury, which they have re-
Gently purchased.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
FOREST PARK
(near BridgeYilIe)

On account of the wet weather the
farmers in this vicinity have been un-
able to thresh their wheat
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker of
Owens Station are the proud parents
of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Walker will
be remembered as Miss Viola Pass
waters before her marriage.
Miss Thelma Feyerabend is spend
ing her summer vacation with her
cousin, Miss Doris Conaway of Will
mington.
We are glad to report that Mrs. John
l.. Banning is very much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. Charles Passwaters and daugh-
ters, May and Florence, spent Sunday
with friends near Epworth.
Mr.. and Mrs B. w. COnaway and
family and Edward COnaway and son
Gorden of Wilmington spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. f.. j. Feyerabend
and family
Miss Catherine Beebe of Philadel-
phia spent the weekend with her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos J.
Wiley.
Miss Elsie Webb of here has accept
ed position in Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Wiley and
daughters, Helen and Mollie, passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Vowel and family.
Miss Alice Moore has returned home
after spending some time with her
grandmother, Mrs. Benton Gordey of
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mckinney of
here passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Peterson of Chaplain Chapel.
Mrs. Hiram Donovan and daughters,
Myrtle and Mabel and son Dallas,
passed Sunday at Oak Orchard.
The Misses Mary and Anna Smith
and brother. John, passed Sunday ev-
ening with Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Lynch.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13

for the much coveted degree. Others
go for the recreational ls well rs the
educational advantages offered. Di-
rector of summer schools which are
located near our wonderful parks.
lakes, mountains, or ocean shores adj
Vertise extensively the advantages Of
hered by their specially favored local
lty for nature study, outdoor recrea-
ton, art, etc. If the selected work is
not too strenuous, and it is possible
10 elect one or two extras" the rural
teacher will find the subjects of Wis
ual Instruction and Play not only in
teresting but beneficial.
Summer schools are Offering courses
in the technique of Visual Instruc-
tlon, teaching the rural teachers how
to select and use a stereopticon and
a movie" The rural teacher can use
"pres-tO-lite" tank or a storage hat
terry to provide light for the lantern
when electricity is not available. An
electric current is necessary to secure
the best results with a movie"
Play and health are closely related
Rural teachers should take with them
from the summer school new games
that can be played indoors on a rainy
day and outdoors in the sunshine.
Problems of discipline vanish when
the teacher is a good sport" KNOWS
the game and plays it fair and square,"
The Editor Leads the Way
The Chief of the Division of Rural
Schools, U. S. Bureau of Education,
has a word to say in appreciation of
what the country editor does for the
schools
The editor gives freely the use of his
columns for the publication of all
news items relating to education in
the territory covered by his paper.
He leads the movement for the estab-
lishment of the country agricultural
high school. He points the way to
school consolidation in sections of the
county where several districts can
unite to have one good school with
high school grades. He voices the de-
mand of the people of the outlying
districts for modern schoolhouses, for
improved school methods, with better
pay for better teachers. He advocates
the use of the schoOlhouse as a COM
munity center where the people can
get together, not only to talk over
school progress but to discuss the
many subjects relating to better farm
ing. The editor is the best friend of
the Boys and Girls Clubs, which gen.
orally start in the schools, and will
print any number of items about the
best acre of corn, the best pigs, the
best chickens and the largest toma-
toes raised by the club members. And
all this is free.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Thought About
Rural Schools
Is 1t Pride or Apology

Mr.. Farmer, do you greet strangers
in your community when they ask
about or look at your schoolhouse,
with thrill of pleasure and pride, or
with an apology and an explanation?
Is your schoolhouse of the shanty or
shack variety-four walls and a roof
or is it a real school home, an edu-
cational workshop, a recreational cen
ter. for the whole community to which
all give the same appreciatiVe care
they give their homes?
A representative of the U. S. Bur
eau of Education visited a rural coun-
ty in a southern State whose people
have built is really beautiful school
houses which accommodate all the
children in the county. Each building
has attractive grounds planted with
native trees, shrubs, grass and flow
ers. Each was planned for beauty as
we'll as usefulness-the result Of love,
care, and thoughtfulness, rather than
money. Best of all, each building has
a spacious auditorium. The children
use it four or five hours a day. The
adults use it four or five more. In
each of the mthere is a handsome
stage curtain of rep or velvet in quiet
colors harmoniZing with the decora-
tion of the walls and woodwork.
How to Use Vacation
The chief business of the child for
the first twelve or fourteen years of
his life should be to grow strong
physically. During the school term of
eight or nine months he is usually
living in a more or less unnatural
way, sitting still for longer periods
than he should, following out pro-
cesses of logically arranged thought,
and much too often doing things in
which he has little real interest. His
natural growth, physical and in many
cases mental, is more or less inter
fered with.
Vacation time gives a good chance
to overcome some of the drawbacks OF
our schools. Three months OF long
hours in the fresh air and sunshine,
tramping, swimming, hunting, fishing,
and playing, a moderate amount OF
physical labor for which the child is
held responsible, plenty of plain
wholesome food, sleeping out of DOORS
and he will return to his school IN
September with Drowned body, alert
mind, and fund of information that
the school could not possibly give
him. His interests will be widened,
his muscles and mind strengthened,
and he will have learned how to use
his leisure time. 4
The Rural Teacher in Summer
School
It is gratifying to know that each
summer marks an increased enroll
ment of rural teachers in summer
schools. Some are attending for the
single purpose of adding credits to
complete the number of requirements
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Mustered Out at 70.

Three score years and ten It is the
scriptural statute Of limitations. After
that you owe no active duties; for
you the strenuous life is over. You
are Il, time-expired man, to use Kip
ling's military phrase: You have
served VOur term, well or less well,
and YOU are mustered Out.-Mark
Twain o D his 10th birthday.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
The Rural Teacher in Summer
School

It is gratifying to know that each
summer marks an increased enroll
ment of rural teachers in summer
schools. Some are attending for the
single purpose of adding credits to
complete the number of requirements