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New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Recei,Inr Congratulations.


 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Tredennick ot Maple street are receiving congratula. tions on the arrival of daughter Both are known well in Plainville and the new arrival will be expected to be as popular as it's parents
 WOman's Federation
 The Woman's Federation of the Congregational church will hold a program meeting in the church par iors tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Carolyn Penniman will be the speaker and she will tell of her ex- reriences as superintendent Of the Long Lane farm in Middletown. Miss Penniman has many interesting things to tell about the handling of the girls in the institution.
 Christmas Tree Parties
 The children of the Episcopal church of Our Saviour will be the guests of the parish at Christmas tree party in the church Friday eve ming at : o'clock. Presents for all the little tots will be hung on the tree and large number is expected to attend
 The annual Christmas party of the Of Our Lady of Mercy will be held in the church basement next Sunday afternoon. Ali children of the parish are invited and are assured or a wonderful time as the guests of the 
 Visit our toy department. Plain vile Engineering & Supply Co.-Adv. Christmas trees 75 cents to s1 at Msnila's store-advt.
 For Rent-Six room tenement, SIS per month, on Bank street, near Plainrille Casting Co. Christie Gnazzo .adyt.
 Order your Christmas turkey now. Plainville Cash Market-adyt.
 Large assortment of Christmas trees S5 cents up. Plainville Engin- eering X Supply Co.-adN.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Ip ts 1bc ,Iir,s,te

Smlth-Yes. i'm enrsred to Bs married. and re only knovn the gir tvsu days
 Ioneg What FcIir.
 Zicrf-Id-s.- -Anrrfcsn Le- zion Weekly.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

Notice to Creditors Of the Berlin Water Company to Present Claims. Notice is hereby given of the pro- posed dissolution of The Berlin Wa ter company.
 All claims against said company should be presented 10 James ]. FTitz- sinons. Berlin. Connecticut. on or be- fore April isth iseA
 FRANK |. WILTON
 GEO. F. NORTON.
 E. C. CLARK.
 l.. s EETSaL
 JAS. < EITzSIMuNs- lsr, efors and Trastoes in dissoiTtion of The B.rlin Water eofnrany.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
ricnir nr Wiling t.i,er..

r Iceland really wants prohibition re.es rot a lot oy it that isn't hsin- ase8.-pctrou T-Tcg Trcss.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

Ssss of absinthe is barred fg Tho French roysrnrlert. Euf ir "Amer- Ran hs-s fr r'sris. i8 is 3isPeuses ss 'tahrz of 'teothPs5fe-'
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
WEDDING OF WELL
 KNOWN RESIDENTS
Robert PincheS and Miss Bertha Cole to Be Married Tomorrow
BOTH PROMINENT IN TOWN
Icrion Win Play "santa Claus" To poor--Dcath of Former Rcsidcnt- Single Men Again Looking TOT Troub,c-Chirstmas Sale.

pobert Pinches of worthington riase son of Mir. and Mrs. John pnchcs. and Miss Bertha Cole, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Cole ot East Berlin. will be married tomor- ros evening at s o'clock al the home of the brides parents. Rev. A. I' ttlitsr. pastor of the East Berlin Me- thodisi church. will perform the cere- nony. There will be no attendants beyond the witnesses consisting of the parents of both parties. The house will be prottily decorated in pink and white.
 Ii is expected that reception will b. held immediately following the ceremony. 10 which immediate rela- lives only will be invited. Following inc reception the young couple "iii leave on wedding trip. New York having been mentioned as their des- tination. Upon their return they will reside in Berlin.
 Miss Cole has been in partnership Uith her brother and has been in charge Of thc Cole grocery store on Berlin street since 1t was purchased ,tast gunc. Mir. Pinchcs is a member Of the firm Of John Pinches and Son of New Britain.
 Legion as santa Claus.
 Plans are being made by Bottom Kasica post Of the American Legion to play santa Claus 10 the needy chil- ,lrcn and families Of Kensingion and Berlin. Pasqualc Giannotta. com mandcr of the post. stated this mofE- ing that he would take the matter up with members of the post this eve ming.
 NIT. Giannotta stated this morning that he would get into communication with First Selectman George E. Car fer and find out just what families in thc town are in need Of clothing. food or other items for Christmas. He also said that people wishing 10 help the Legion in this work by donating food or other articles. may do so by communicating with him.
 The ~ork which the Legion is tt- tempting to carry out this year is something that has never been done before in the town. There arc many families in the town Hho will not have much for Christmas and there arc probably some families that will be in need on that day. NIT. Giannot- ia will st once get busy and find out ] just where these families are.
 ii is work 10 be commended.
 Executive Committee.
 The executive committee of Bottom ] Kascicsp ost wiil meet January at .
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

The local members of tho Girl Scouts will attend meeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday afternoon. The members of the Social Five" club will enjoy Christmas dinner at the home Of Mrs. Edward kahms Wednesday.
 The Progressive Reading Circle will hold their Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Luther Turner on Cot tage street this evening at o'clock.
 Mrs. A. A. Whitby and Louis Whit by Of New Britain have been the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Bailey at their home on Main street
 The whist social given by the ladies or Sacred Heart church was largely attended and a very pleasant time enjoyed The following were the prize winners, ladies' first. Miss Min nie Kahms: ladies' second, Mrs. Ed ward Kahms; consolation, Miss Mary Pagan. Gentleman's first. M F. Gris- wold; second, s. Nt Hazlewood; con- solation, Geo. Able. Refreshments were served after the game.
 Xmas trees at Giana & Ronketty's, phone si7-1l. Trees delivered 10 door --advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
SOUTHINGlON NEWS

Union Rebekah lodge has planned a Christmas entertainment 10 be held at tho regular meeting Thursday eve ming. A tree will be erected and the members arc asked to bring presents. All children under i4 years Of age who attend will be given present.
 Plans for tho Christmas entertain ment 10 be given by the southington Business Mems association for the children Of tho town have practica lly been completed. Christmas boxes have been put in places of business and contributions are being received. In addition to the entertainment given for the children the association will also prepare dinners for needy fam- ilics.
 < meeting Of the Piants,iile W. C. T. t. will be held at the home of Mrs r. W. Wheeler Wednesday evening at 3:3O o'clock. The topic for discus sion will be ''Thc W. C. T. t-. in His tory and Prophecy" The speakers will be Mrs. Lina Stow and Mrs. L.. 4. Cummings.
 The annual meeting of tho wom- CTS Missiona IF society Of tho First Congregational church was held this afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Allan Epson.
 Georrc Dudzik. charged with as- sault. was sentenced 10 GO days in jsii when he appeared before Jrdgc a. yesterday afternoon. Dudzik. who has been a frequent visitor to tho resisted thc officers when Saturday evening.
 \ moving picture will bc shown in the Bible school room Of the First Raptist church tomorrow evening at 7;sn o'clock. The members or the other churches in the town are in- ,ited 10 attend.
 \ meeting of ihe executive com initfee Of tho Kiitonic post. American Legion. was held in the legion rooms Ias1 evening. It vas voted to send checks and chicken dinner to the boys who are in hospitals IS the result of the world war II was announced that a membership lrive would ise conducted after the first of the year and initiation held Inc latter part of January The Heriden degree team nfH condntt he initiation. Pans for the coming rear were discussed.
 Tho Live Wires Of the PIantsVIiie l Baptist church will hold thtir annual @hristmss party in the church pari0rs Wednesday afternoon and evening
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
REAL ALIBI AIDS
 IN CLEARING NAME
Actual Culprit to Confess in
 Sakel0S Case

New York, Dee, iS.---George D. Pteriotis Of 5l5 West 1 lth street, for
 merly president Of the American Company Of Commerce, brought back
 from Chicago last night the man who is now believed by Pteriois and the police to have committed crimes for which Pterlotis served two years and six months in the Federal prison a, Atlanta, and which caused him 10 lose his fortune Of s60,0eo and his childhood sweetheart. This man is now locked up at headquarters charged with forgery, According 10 Ptoriotis and his lawyer. Bernard Sander, the suspect, is eager and will ing to tell story that will at least restore to rteriotis his good name.
 The prisoner has been known as Jc seph sakelos, the name under which Pteriotis was indicted in i920 and convicted tn 1921 oc complicity in iorgcries through which a gang, op. ersting through the American Com pany Of Commerce, stole more than s500,oe0. But the prisoner says his real name is Harry kollas and that so far as he knows there is no such per- son as Joseph Sakclos. Hc assumed tLat name. he said last night, at the command or one or the members Of tho gang of forgcrs. now in Paris. who gave him sS,j0o and told him to go to San Francisco when the Depart ment Of Justice began making inquir- ies about the Company Of Commerce. For the past two years kollss said. he has been working in restaurants in
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

SALESMAN wANTED-Resident to represent nationally known organ ization, to sell and deliver locally. A real opportunity seldom open. r. O. Box 54s, New Britain.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
To Onn Rusinc.s Het%

Neal Collins or l'nionsiiie will nc- cupy the new store betnr butt hy Neri Bros. in the old Russell housc on Easi Main street. with an automobile station. Mir Collins has been in the tusiuess for number Of years ia Forsstrillr and Enionv1to. He is well knovr here ahcrc he has tisiie8 on numerous occasions. He Is a cousin Co Daniel I. Collins. proprie- Ice r-f l.nIlitla 1 -a-..a.-.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Child Is Born

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flanagan of Hartford are receiving congratulations on tie birth Of a daughter at st. Francis hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Elan agan are well known in Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Grange Notes.

This evening following short busi- ness session at o'clock Of Plainvilie Grange in Grange hall on Pierce street The annual Christmas tree party for The members and their children wiil be held. An excellent program has been arranged for the evening and members are urged 10 attend and bring the little ones.
 The recently elected officers of t.l- Grsnre ain bC installed sf fhe fire meeting Of Inc Grange which wiu bs hold on "Wednesday insfezd of 7rus sdst evening Tho oTirsfs viii br irstsifsd I,v M- strl Mrs Toffss os soHf hir.r rton as Sisfrfrt grrmirs. ( social fs Q inc pllared for the amzir.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Police Court.

Benjamin Ryan was sentenced 10 jail this morning at the police court session by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan on breach Of peace charge. He was arrested on Sunday as the result Of a disturbance on North Main street, which nearly amounted to a small riot when rival factions were broken up in time by tho police to prevent st rious trouble.
 William Shiher was sentenced to jail for 80 days, on a charge of in- toxication. He testified in q liquor law violation case on Monday and to- day changed his testimony.
 Nicholas Melino was given s sem tence of 50 days in jail which was later suspended after he had been charged with the theft Of an overcoat. belonging to Ralph Warehouse at the Jennings school last week.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
HoI, SaInc sUIaI.

Another of the popular Holy Nafne society socials will bo held in Inc post rooms ef iho American Legion iu the Recreation building on Whiting street Thursday tvcuinE. The sociat will take the form Of a whist and dance for tte tnemhcrs or the church Of our Lady of Mercy. These affairs are free Of charge 10 the members Of the church and have been attended by large crowds every two weeks
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
RUNAWAY HORSES IN CRASH WITH AUTO P. Q. Truck Badly Damaged in
 EquineS' Mad Dash
 TELLS ABOUT BOY SCOUTS
Ray Wyland of General Headquarters Delivers Interesting Talk-Public Comfort station NeedcaI-Christnlas Boxes for Disabled War Veterans

After a mad dash out Of Wards alley into North Main street. team Of horses owned by Fred HeminG crashed into the post office parcel post truck near Hayes Lunch and smashed the machine badly. The truck Was driven back about 25 feet by the impact, which threw one Of the horses under the motor vehicle. The horse was wedged so tightly that ii was necessary for bystanders 10 lift the car from the animal Outside of a long gash in the shoulder the horse escaped without injury. The other horse was unlnjured and both the drivers suffered nothing more than a shaking up. The runaway started when bridle broke and the horse became frightened by the sud den loosening Of the leather. Dr. A.. W. Sutherland, local veterinary. sewed up the gash in the horses shoulder.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
I.Necnii,c Commlttee.

The executive committee Of Bottom Kascicsp ost wiil meet January at the home of the commander. Plans of d busy season will be talked over
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Irlgc Nominations

Scau1ssfu lodge. [. ~. Q. TT. and P,thian lodge. K. of F.. win hold nominations Of officers this week on Thursday and Friday evenings re spcctivcly. Election Of officers will h, he'd neHt week st the last mect- ings in 1928 and installation or oni- cers will bc held during Janusr ry the exact dates being left to tho discre- ton nf the district deputies Of both
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
No Rural Delivery
Legion Auxiliary worL

to Brock Barnes post. American Le- zion. in making up boxes for the vet- erans who still remain in the hos pitsls as the results Of their wounds received while in service. will close today and inc packages will be mail. cd 10 the various institutions. The people Of Plainvilie still have an op- portuniiy 10 contribute some of the articles mentioned in previous is suc oi this paper towards making thcsr boxes although today win b. inc last opportunity 10 do so.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
W,land Addresses scouts.

Jennings school last week.
 W,land Addresses scouts.
 Ray Wyland of the general head quarters staff Of inc Boy Scouts from New York, spoke on the opportnni- ties 10 aiding the youth of today in tho scouting movement, His address was a splendid portrayal of the hono- fit to a community Of liNe scout or- ganization.
 Following tho address by Mir. Wy land, there was brief business mee ing during which the annual reports of Secretary John C. kiclman, Treas ufer Leroy W. Greene. scout Commis- sloner Edward Can'eriy. and prest. dent Ray K. kingscy were presented and accepted. Gcorec F. Marsh chairman Of the nominating commit tce. gave his report and the recom- mendations of thc nominating com inittee were presented. adopted and tho following nominees elected:
 President Charles F, Riley.
 Honorary Mayor John r. Wade.
 Vice Prcsidcnts--Eay k. linsley s~diilufl 'H lsdiEtf marry 't fdl JUS
 Secrctary-Alfred II. BreckbilL
 Trcasurcr-Leroy w. Greene.
 Commissioner-kar \. Rciche.
 Port Masier-Edmund l.. Cook.
 Members O. tho Executive Board Rev. Wm. F. Hart, Rev. e. r. Mag nell. William r. Calder. Georgc R. Marsh, William J. Malone and Edspn NJ. Peck.
 After the business meeting the re- gently engaged Scout executive. Al- fred II. IBrcckbill. gave talk ln which he outlined tho proposed pro- gram ot work for 1924. This is one Of the most pietentious scouting pro grains ever offered the young boys of Bristol. and Inc scout executive in- timated that Il called for men and scoutmastCrs.
 The scout executive asked for the names Of men ? lU would be wiling To take course ln scoutmaster train Ing which is 10 start January s. 10 eohtinue one night week for 1a weeks.
 Following the meeting there was line bufct luncheon served and tho men engaged in a very cordial fellow ship meeting.
 Among those present were Ray k. .insley. Frank W. Dutton. k. l.. ses- sions. W. T. calder. Nes. pr. W. E. West. nr. e. ]. Moore Samuel ]. .arge. Frank N. Large. John hiei- nan. George l.. Marsh. Harold kall- .trofn. stephen M. Wells. l.. \. irccne. Frederick G. Hughes. L.. X. Wheeler. |. EdNard Pterce. Edward 'afcrty. Joseph r.. Dutton. Judge N. ]. Malone. Dwight Hal. A. p. B'aif. lOhn IT, Hayes. Walter Clark. Rev. ?. r. Magneu. fr, derrick B. Scudder. - L.. Woodiag. IT. E. Cottlc Rev. F. .. Wismer. Frank Condit. Karl l.. lsichc. James C. Dobson. Alfred 3reckbiI. smil v. Funk. 4. p. som .rs. Edson NJ. Peck. Eari Johnson. Iir Mitchell. l.. T.. White. Frank Ser -io. James Canerty. Joseph Bouche .dmUnd Coot. Thomas k. RoEan. .dward Drake. Gcorgo Carlson. F.. J. . Arnold.
 Mics Pratt Bneagcrl
 Mir. and Mrs. John ". Pratt cf IFS lark street hatt announced thr oHs . -agemrnt of the.r daughter. Miss i. .riens Pratt ta Clement ]. Prior. son ] f Ir. and Mrs. Peter Prior or Canal 7 trest. PIaiutillc Miss Pratt is q -eil known local young women. while Ir. Prior Is employed by the Com . lerciai Trust company Of New Brit in.
 Mil Hay TerTssille
 Terryrflle High school Nill oppose ie local high school fire at the sho0f gym uas sium cu Frday night in
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Mrs. Hanna Warren

Mrs. Hanna Warren, a resident of kensington for many ycare died last night al St. Mary's Home, West Hart lord. She leaves sister. Mrs. Nora Roche: two nephews. Lawyer Henry P. Roche Of New Britain and Rev. !. Warren Roche of Derby. and a niece Miss Katherine Roche of New Brit ain. The funeral win be held tomor. row morning at o'clock in St Mary's chapel West Hartford. Burial Will De in MiddlnfoMn.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

NEW BEAD NECKLACES BaI1alite and Anibcrlte, choker styles also opera lengths 24 and 36 inch, well the extra long effects all one size beads and most wonderful sortment of colors with choice from $500 to S1500.
 CRYSTAL NECKLACES Diamond Cut, in 30-inch Lengths-All colors, red, mink jet blue amethyst, all crystal crystal with red roundels. Would make nice gifts, priced S10OO and S12.50 each.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Now Has Naihing.

Now. Ifcriotis said las; night. he has nothing. He has less than noth- irg. for he has spent s5.ogA belong ing to his friends trying 10 find inc man Co whom hc had sold thc bui- ness and in whose Hanr hc was in- dicted.
 This Ptsraotis has brrn doing ever since h. was released from prison On October 1s. He had been notified that deportation proceedings were begun against hinI. bu; his lawyer go: 8 stay for him and another stay when the first one ~as exhausted. Meanwhile Pteriotis vas trying 10 Hnd thr man he had known ss Sakeios. Ht learned tisat the man had a relative in New ark. George Petis. He went to PAtis and Petis finally admitted that Sake jos was in San Francisco. using .sr- iousIy the names of Eollas. Saksios and Pappas. Sn pterioiis sent tsle- grams Co earg Cf .sea. uaInos s-~ sd. 2 Pets" and saying that he must make arraa azems1i-s sy com as- .s New York because of important fam fIr matters.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Win Tell sior,

ptcriotis ami his lawyer said last night that the story which Sakelos
 will tell with show that he and not
 pteriutis should have been indicted and sent to Atlanta. and will prove that when pteriotis was convicted and sent 10 prison an innocent man was jailed. Ptcriotis had no connection with the foreeries. Sander said. He sold his interest in the Company of Commerce in March, 1920. 10 sskelos and V. Meas Cor s25.000 and went 10 London, where he opened an office as an exporter IL was afterwsrd that thc government here began inquiries and an indictment was returned Ptcriotis and others. thc soyernme nt alleging that the sale 10 Sskelcs was dummy sale and that there was no such parson. th. name being assumed by Pteriotfs. He was convicted and sentenced in 1921 with George A. Bronzos.
 Pteriotis spent most Of his money in defending himself against inc in. dictnent and that part of his for tune that didn't tanish in this man ner was seized by the sOSernmsnt au- fhotitiss for thc benefit Of tne credi- tors Of the cowpany His fethsr. Inc mayor of ratr8s. Greece. died soon after bearing that his son was in InisJn and rtcriotis's weetheart, a girl he had known in childhood ard who he planned to mary soon. re- turned his gifts and sa d she HeNcr d ff Eff,a as=afr
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
ui-s Pratt IneagcSl

Mir. and Mrs. John IT. Pratt cf IFS Park street hats anuogncrd ths en- gsgemrpt of tbe.r daughter. Miss Arlene Pratt tn Element ]. Prior. son cf Ir and Mrs Peter Prior or Canal street. PIairtillc. Miss Pratt is q well known local young women. while 9Ir. Prior Is employed by the Com nerciai Trust company Of New Brit ain
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
"Thc Third strike. ["

lnasmnch as the local branch of the ku kluN klan has failed to take advantage of tho offer of Isaac II. selrin, local real estate man. to pay for a hall 10 debate on the klan merits. he has withdrawn his offer, according to his statement today. He said that he was tired of waiting and thought that sufficient opportunity had been given the klan.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
prpait Christmas Bo.c.

Members of the American Lerios. arxiiia rr mel tFis astsrnoon af Legion hal 10 prepar. The Christmas boxes
 or th. dfssbied vorIJ Wst veterans fn ward cI tse AfiiuEfora hosufzf tn New IIa+rn. The rcrty raised rscsnEts i,r ths sale of 5sisias DIG , i5sd srhsartfs1 sur1 fer iHs fflir- ef the boAe- -o thst th- former serv-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

The Motherhood club of Berlin will meet tomorrow afternoon at tho home of Mrs. Henry Suprcnant. The sub iect of tho afternoons discussion will be Religion in the Home" Mrs. Arr thur Woodruff will be the leader. Following the meeting a social time will be enjoyed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

The trial of I. F, Murray, arrested Sunday evening by Officer Daniel Emery on the charges of reckless driving and driving under the inflr. ence of intoxicating liquor, was post poned in the town court last evening until December s6. Attorney Charles F. Conlon represents him.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

The resuisr msctinp of tho kuizhts nf T,tnias win Fe hold st their hs1I tais e'enia= st The usual hoHlr.
 N;rerr- StrJ'sr las hcSlu cnnfiurd to his home on Main street by illness.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
wm Hay Terssillr

Terryrille High school will oppose the local high school Gve at the school gymnasium cn Friday night in th. first contest of the sa1iss between
 hese quinteis Dancing rrili foll0st
 ae game. The locals piay- fine game against ti.s strong WIlby High five in Waterbury last week and were Iefeafed by only a small margin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
starts Lumber Company

Pasqualo Giannotta. Kensington contractor. is now getting ready to open 2 new business in Kensington. He will deal in lumber and the firm will go under the name of the Gian- notta Lumber Co. The yard is locat- ed on Harding street and a large building was recently erected there 10 house the lumber Cars have been unloading there for the past few days.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18

FOR THE SMOKER Visit JewcIry section for a handsome Cigarette case 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 one selected from big showing plain engraved, with place for initials $1.5O up- wards.