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New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
N. F. DELANEY IMPROVING

Improvement has been noted in the condition Of Postmaster William r, Delaney who Is confined to hts home on Bassett street by illness.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
FINANCIAL,
Isusincss Upp u1upIt,rs

oai'''i+s3 oai'''i+s3 Av""s IY' aats co Co fent; 70 rgomsi iurnaec. Apply HoA IA, H.i,ia. LINCH isUDM-NCNiy ,t,uiI,I- n F.-,,ty ,. oItn sOoHs located in tu totE a4str;.t haftiOidi Wtll Beil Co fisHt paris. ryr appointment address Lunch. ~, fts.,.,. xrt st.. ffarfoid, Conn.,
 ADDEBN 2E room lnm situated s,5 sfs.s highway in Nos Haven county. ssngtt- I1i oIpoitnniig for right pauy. Nrits 2. .. tso& set. Middl.rOAH. Nh nave svod business IiropofItion in the eastern fssit of tlle tift. Tis. t.s' tu town fef a usigHi.oriioad store. Aa,aa Dsniels0ns 1s1 aAih street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
EDUCATIONAL

Dancing Teachers 35 MISS M, STEINHAUs and Mir. Nj. Stein haus. private instructors in ballroom, collegiate and classical dancing. Phones, residence, a0i2-4; studio, tl99. 213 Main.
 Instrumental and Vocal 36 MANDOLIN, banjo ukuele. E. C. Benson Barker. Private instruction, Booths block; phone 2SeS; not in Monday.
 Nj. +. VALENTlNE-Nioli teacher: studio, 1i0 Main St., Res, 255 Carlton St. Tel. 25S2-s3; credit to High school pupils.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
No POLICE COURT SESSION

There ~as no session of police court this morning for the first time in several weeks.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Special Notice

Barber Shops vili close all day Christmas day and New Years day. Shops will be open until 9 o'clock. the night previous.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Positively fresh eggs sac dozen. Russell Bros. s01 Main street. .--Advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

The Alps have been st tho bottom of the sea two or three times, &C., cordlns to scientists.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

FORD, 1920, one ton truck chassis, In fine condition. Tires are excellent, Price slh0. Automotlye Used Car Exchange. s6 Arch St. Phone l729-2.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
AUTOMOTlyE
Autos and Trucks For Sale

AT YOUR DOOR XMAS MORN -- THE FACT THAT OUR CARS ARE BRINGING HAPPINESS TO FAMILIES ABOUT YOU IS A BIG REASON WHY YOUR FAMILY SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THE CARS LISTED BELOW ON THIS CHRISTMAS
 SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES TERMS ARRANGED TO SUIT YOU Buick 1923 Sport Touring; demon strator. Buick 1923 6-cyl. 4-pass. Coupe; ex- cellent condition. Buick 1923 4-cyi. $ pass. Sedan; new tires and paint. Buick 1922 Sport Touring; exceptional buy. Buick 1921 s-cyl. pass. Touring; re- painted. Buick 1920 6-eyl. pass. Coupe: newly painted. Buick 1919 e-cyl. 2 pass. Roadster; price low. Franklin 1919 pass, Sedan; ideal winter car.
 Also Many Other Makes Trades Considered on New and
 Used Cars These cars have been thoroughly reconditioned and are sold with our 3O-day guarantee.
 Marshall l.. Solomon NEW BRITAIN BUICK CO.
 uSED' CAR DEPT.
 it6 ARCH ST,
 PHONE 2so7.
 Open Evenings and Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

EXTRA 5ABEsWuNLN
 Wanted for all departments, pk. poiience preferred. Apply at once,
 RAfnAELs DEPT. STORE.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
s,eiu--Mom,n Manteu

CAPABLE gir or woman 10 do general hoiseNork in Hartford. good pay 10 fight party. lnqnitc mornings at 3a7 thestnut stp Nov iiritain.
 EXPERIENCED sati,ss saDted Apply at ihe soda shappe. ss9 Main strt,,.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

GIRL of woman wantsj for general house. holh' 10 "aohing. Csil st g27 West hain Stfcft.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
MIR. HARDY's AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Things Remembered'' Is Announced
 Among Notable Spring Books

Among the notable books of the spring season announced by Tough ton, Mifflin Company of Boston, are the "reminiscences of Arthur Sher- burne Hardy of Woodstock. which will appear shortly under the title of Things Remembered. The book. on which Mir. Hardy has been working for nearly two years. is looked for ward to with much pleasure by his many friends in Windham County. as it not only covers the personal account of a unique American literary and diplomatic career. but 1t is known, to those who have been fortunate enough to req } some of the written pages, to be a most delightful account of an equally interesting career.
 Mir. Hardy. who with Mrs. Hardy has been spending the winter in Cal ifornia, is expected very shortly to arrive at his summer home, Casa di Campo" Woodstock fill. In the course of his career Mir. Hardy has been a West Point student and grad uate, college professor. an author of mathematical text books, leading American novelist, the author of many charming contributions to American verse, and finally American minister to Persia, Greece. and the Balkans and Spain.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
STORES TO CLOSE
Putnam Merchants Decide on Thursday Half Holidays Dur
 ing Summer Months.

Merchants of Putnam, and this includes almost all of them. have agreed to close their places of busi- ness on Thursday afternoons dur ing the coming aammer months June, July, August and Septem- Der. This closing schedule is the same as in effect last summer.
 Closing stores al noon on Thursdays affords a relief to clerks and their employers too, from their long hours of work indoors, during the hot, uncomfortable summer weather. It is a respite they all enjoy, and one which all agree they are entitled to. especially in view of their working Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings when most people are enjoying themselves.
 Stores downtown and in the north end and in other parts of the city will close at noon on Thurs days during June, July, August and September. The first half holi- day will come on June and the last on Sept. 27.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
CAPT. DELAGE HAS UNEXPECTED CHANGE

An extraordinary turn in the eondi- ton of Police Captain Remi Delage took place this morning at the Wor- eester City Hospital. where he has been practically at the point of death since the motor accident three weeks ago in which he was severely injured and Alderman Honorius Magnan lost his life.
 Since his confinement to the hos pital, Captain Delage has been lying flat on his back in his bed. unable to move. A week ago he closed his eyes and since that time has been in semi comatose condition. At 9.30 o'clock this morning the captain suddenly and without warning turned over on his side, opened his eyes, and inquir- ed of his nurse: Where have l been all this time?" He continued in a conscious condition for some minutes.
 The doctors are unable to say whether this sudden return to move ment and consciousness is indicative of change for the better in the pa tient's condition. Captain Delage has been considered in a more than dan gerous condition fer the past ten days. In fact, his recovery has been regard ed as practically impossible. More over, it was reported at the hospital that his color today was not so heal thy as yesterday.
 Mrs. Delage was present in the his pital when the captain suddenly re- turned to consciousness.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
SCHOOL PUPILS COMPETE
Irene Warner Wins Speaking Goa
 test Kindergarten Delights

Children resident in seven towns in this section took part in the speak ing and spelling contest held Wednes- day afternoon at Putnam High school. Irene Warner of Abingdon captured first prize in the speaking contest. and Rebecca Hubbard of East Wood. stock won honorable mention. in the spelling contest Stanley Dominick of prize winner.
 The contests were witnessed and enjoyed by large number of people. most of whom came from Woodstock, Union, Eastford. Ashford, Pomfret, Canterbury and Sterling Entertain ment was afforded by the orchestra of Putnam High school and, the glee clubs.
 One of the decided hits of the af- ternoon was the Pomfret kinderband, children's band that gave several numbers. led by the band major. This number on the program so captivated and pleased the audience that there is talk of taking the youngsters to Hart ford to perform at the state school speaking and spelling contest.
 Outdoor athletic contests were also features of the program. winners in these being the following; Boys, Earl Geissler. Abingdon, first; Charles Thompson, Union, second; girls, Lot. tie Naklioki, Eastford Center. first Anna Hatt. Canterbury, second.
 All of the winters of f2st prizes will go to Hartford and compete in the state contests, which are expected to be staged on June 2.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
MISS WEAVER ENGAGED
flew London Manufacturer to Marry
 Popular Thompson Girl

Mr. and Mrs. Charles s. Weaver of Thompson announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Barbara Weaver, to George Hislop Bathga.o of East Lyme. Conn. The engage ment was announced on Wednesday of this week at luncheon given for IS by Miss Weaver'S sister, Mrs. Louis Marshall Ream, at Carolyn Hall, the i~me of Mrs. Norman B. Ream in Thompson.
 Miss Weaver is a graduate of Miss Howe and Miss Marcus School. Mr. Bathgate is secretary of the Niants~ Manufacturing Company, and is well known in the textile trade tn the east ern part of the state. The weddin z will take place some time in the fall.
 At the luncheon given by Mrs. Rea:' for her sister on Wednesday the fol- lowing were present: Mrs James Bathgate of East Lyme. Mrs. Robert Hall of Hartford, Mrs. H. Allen Cooke. Jr., of New London, Miss Dorothy Atwood of Wauregan, Mrs. Arthpr B. Lapsley and Mrs. Luis de Flores of Pomfret, Miss Rosamond Danielson of Putnam Heights. Miss Mary Elliott, Miss Augusta Elliott, Mrs. H. Wynans Burnett, Mrs. Arthur Mills, Mrs. Loves. Miss Olney. Miss Sheldon, Mrs. Sherman Whipple of Webster. Mrs Charles Weaver, Mrs. Ream and Miss Wss=sT. The table wss decorated n white sweet peas and places were marked with tiny brides cards. bridge followed the luncheon.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
PUTNAM MAN HEADS
 NEWEST GAME CLUB
Prosper Vegiard Is Chosen President of Local Sports
 mems Organization
John w. Titeomb Gives Address at
 Banquet In Putnam Inn

Prosper Vegiard of Putnam was elected president of the Northeastern Connecticut Fish and Game Club al evening following a banquet at the Putnam. Inn. The event was attended by s2 lovers of hunting and fishing. and it was under suspicious, enthusi. astie circumstances that the new sportsmen's club came into being.
 The guest of honor was John W Tisccmb. superintendent for the State Fish and Game Commission. After the chicken dinner he gave an ad. dress in which he imparted much in. formation to his audience, stating among other things, that the State Fish and Game Commission was in 8 position now to supply an abundance of fish and game to stock local brooks and woodlands and that in another year or two, there will be more young fish and birds available than this end of the state could use--thus assuring almost perfect fishing and hanting foi local sportsmen. Mir. Titcomb sait that the state was going to have q trout rearing station in every county and that one would be created ir Windham County before very long.
 Ernest C. Morse of Putnam wa, toastmaster at the banquet.
 Elect Officers
 Besides Mr. Vegiard. the following other officers were elected Vice president. Percy Baker of Pomfret secretary. Dr. William Saretzk oi Putnam; treasurer, Carl Sharpe oi Abingdon, executive committee. c Byron Morse of Putnam, Dr. James H. Hutchins of Pomfrct, Irving Paine of Woodstock. Alexander Maitland of Thompson, Two other members one from Ashford and one from Eastford, will be chosen later. Each of the executive committee members will be chairman of town eommitte, of his own selection, which will hay, charge of the distribution of fish and game supplied by the state.
 When the program at the Putnam Inn was concluded everyone adjourn. ed to the Bradley Theatre, where through the courtesy of Jake Albert four reels of moving pictures were screened, depicting the work of the State Fish and Game Commission. n raising pheasants and rearing trout and other species of fish.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
THIEVES STEAL CAR
 OWNED BY TAXI-MAN
Take Machine of Guy Zito De- spite Locking of Trans
 mission

When Guy Zito. local taxi driver, went to his garage at his home on Mechanics street. about 5.30 o'clock this morning, he made the startling discovery that his sedan touring ear, which he uses in his business was not there. He quickly informed the police that his automobile had been stolen. and Sergt. of Police George Lizard immediately sent the alarm broadcast.
 Mir. Zito returned home about l2.30 o'clock this morning. He de clares he locked the transmission of his machine and securely locked the garage door. The thieves gained en- trance to the garage by pulling the lock from the door, and must have spent many minutes putting in some temporary wiring to overcome the locking of the ignition. In this way they were enabled to run the motor and thus make safe getaway. Hr Zito was not protected by insurance against loss by theft.
 Misfortune befell Mir. Zito last fall when his car was badly smashed up in an accident while he was enroute to Milton. Mass. to bring back to Put nam some Porrfref School bows who were playing football there. Mir Zito himself was quite severely injured in the crash. The machine figuring in that misiiap was traded iH for the ma- chine that was stolen early this morL ing.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
POMFRET SCHOOL WINS
Rowing Crew Captures Firs, Place In Harvard Challenge Cup Race

Pomfret Schools rowing crew carried of first honors in the races held yesterday on the Charles rive CT, Cambridge, Mass. In competi- ton with six other crews, Pomfret won first place in the Harvard challenge cup event over mile course. The vietors crossed the finish line two and one-half lengths ahead of Browne & Nichols, which crew was trailed by Rindge Tech by thres-quarters of q length.
 Not only did Pomfret oarsmen win this classic among school boy rowing events. but they unofficial ly broke the school boy record of 5 minutes, 55 seconds. for the mile course, lowering the time to 5 min utes and 37 seconds.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

been taken to prevent it up to noon today.
 After trying on Monday so securc conference between the strikers and the mill officials, R. A. Brown. com missioner of eonciliation for the United States Department of Labor. failed in his efforts. as the mill decif- ed not to receive a committee of Lo- cal 37, but would treat individually with employees as they reported to their overseers ready to go to work. Mir. Brown left town Tuesday morn ing.
 Federal Coneilistor Enssrs It was on Monday that the United States Department of Labor took q hand tn the labor trouble with the idea of bringing together the strikers and the executives of the mill. that they might discuss their differences and perhaps adjust them. R. A. Brown. Commissioner of Consolidation, vaa the ''go- between" as is familiarity called. and it was through his initi- ative that the workers wrote letter that embodied their grievance and arr gument for their side of the contro- versy. This letter was unanimously adopted at a meeting of the workers who hold membership in Local 37. American Federation of Textile Oper- ativeS, and was sent to Supt- Joha T.. Hanton. In the letter the workers presented tables to prove that they are seven per cent underpaid in com parison with workers in mills in other New England cities.
 Workers Send Letter to Msll The letter was as follows:
 Manhasset Mfg. Co.. Putnam, Conn.:
 Gentlemen At q meeting of the Putnam Local 37. of the American Federation of Textile Operatives, held on this date (said local being compos- ed of substantial majority of em- ployes of the Manhasset Mfg Col, 1t was unanimously voted to submit formally and in writing statement of the issue now in controversy.
 Table of wages as effective here and elsewhere in New England by recent advances and reductions as follows:
 On basis of each S10 in wages. Manhasset Mfg. Co.,, Putnam, Conn: Wages before Feb. 1922 xf0.O0 Wages after % per cent re-
 duction of Feb, 1922 800 Wages after lo@ advance in Oct. 1922 S.S0 Wages after 6et advance in
 Jan, 1928 2 a2 g Wages after 7et advance in
 April, 1928 9.9S Wages after 5 ts q advance in
 April. 1928 10.b3
 The rest of New England:
 Wages before February, 1922 $f0.0) Wages after 20gs reduction in
 Feb, 1922 800 Wages after 25es advance in
 Oct, 1922 l0.01 Wages after i2s < e advance in
 April, 1928 11-26
 (Continued on Page Sevea)
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
s5O,OOO TOWN HOUSE
 GIFT TO ASHFORD
C. C. knowlton to Build Model Community House For His
 Native Town
Will Be Center of Active Community
 Work.-Town Is Delighted

Residents of Ashford are rejoicing in the recent announcement that the town Is soon to be the recipient of a splendid gift from one of it's native sons in the form of a modern and up to-date Community House to be erect ed and donated by C. C. Knowlton of the Hammond-knowltcn Silk Mills. It is estimated that the building will cost $50 .000 or more and will be one of the handsomest community stFue- lures in this section of New England.
 Mir. knowlton. who has a beautiful summer home at West Ashford, has long been interested in the activities of the Ashford Community Assoeia- tion, which includes in it's membership residents from all sections of the township. one of the largest in the state in area and century ago the largest and most active settlement in the county. The Community Associa- ton throughout the year is active in the interests and entertainments of the town
 The new Ashford Town House will stand on the site of the old Murphy store which Mir. Knowlton recently purchased from it's proprietor, Mrs. George Q. Balch. The building will be two story and basement structure of stone and concrete. The basement will contain complete lighting and heating plants.
 On the first floor there will be a large entrance hall, the town clerks office, a large public room, and q kitchen and pantry. The second floor will have quarters for the janitor. a seleetmen's room. and another large room suitable for entertainments and dances.
 The location of the hall is exactly right for the convenience of Ashford residents. Ground for the structure will be broken on June lst. Mir. Knowlton is expected to spend most of the summer in West Ashford. and will personally direct the completion of the work. Plans for the Com munity House are now on view at Bakers store in Warrenville.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
cUSHMAN-ELLIoTT WEDDING
Bridal Party Is Chosen For Nuptial,
 at Thompson on June 26

One of the biggest weddings of the June season in this section of the state will be that of Miss Mary Elliott, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Dexter El- liott of Thompson, to Charles Van Brunt Cushman of Washington. D. C., and Pomfret, which will take place in the Thompson Congregational church at noon, standard time, on Tuesday, June 26th Ow,ag to recent deaths in the family of both the bride and the bridegroom the reception following the ceremony will be limited to the immediate families and the bridal party. The wedding will be perform ed by the Rev John N. Lewis, rector of St Johns church, Waterbury, and of the Westover School, Middlebury. of which Miss Elliott and her sisters are graduates. A dance in the brides honor will be given on the night pre- ceding the wedding.
 Miss Elliott will have her sister, Miss Frances Elliott. as maid of hon or, and the bridesmaids will "e Miss Harriett Royce of Boston, Miss Jo- sephine Jenks of Providence, Miss Rosamund Murray of Boston and Pomfret, Miss Molly Boocock and Miss Anne Sti.lman of New York, Miss Mary Bulkeley of Detroit, Miss Birch Warner of New Haven, Miss Joseph inc Choate of Southboro. Mass. and Mrs. Godfrey Smith of. Philadelphia. Mir. Cushman's ushers will include Brooks Potter. Arthur Sharpe, Hollis Thayer and Scott Blanchard of Bos- ton, Thomas Nickerson, John Steward, Asa Davis, John Lodge and Alexan- der White of New York City, an1 Courtland Hoppin of Pomfret.
 Mir Cushman is a son of Dr. Ailer ton Cushman and the late Mrs. Cush- man of Washington, D C.. and n grandson of Mrs. Courtland Hoppin of Pomfret. He is a member of the class of 1925 at Harvard. He will take his bride abroad for a wedding trip, and in the fall they will reside in Cambridge.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
Sheriff SerUeS More WritS
 On ManhdSSet Mill Strikers
EIGHT ADDITIONAL WORKERS ARE ORDERED TO MOVE FROM MILL TENEMENTS.-TOTAL NOW
 OVER FIFTY
Company Needs Houses ocia States For People Wishing
 Come Here to Work

Sheriff Charles E. Aver served nine more eviction writs this morning for the Manhasset Mfg. Co. upon employees of the mill who have been on strike since last week Wednesday and who live in mill tenements.
 One family in Manhasset Nillege, who had previously been served with an eviction notice, moved out of the tenement this morning.
 Members of Local 37, American Association of Textile Operatives, with which the local mill workers are identified. set up the claim that 1a2 people entered the mill a. the open ing hour this morning. This number, they assert. comprises the entire working force.
 On the other hand, it was stated at the mill office that better than 70 per cent production is being secured in important departments, while in others operations are being carried on under curtailcd conditions. The mill reports that more and more workers have been reporting every day. the gain being characterized as satisfae- tory.
 Quite number af workers on strike have gone out of town and found em- ployment. while others have secured jobs in plants in Putnam and imme- diate vicinity.
 Upwards of 150 people have been doing picket duty about the mill buildings mornings and nights. If this action is in violation of the in junction served last Saturday, forbid ding picketing. no official action had
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
MIR. SNOW TO SPEAK
Senior Cla. Invites Principal to
 Make Bscealaureate Address

As it is a Putnam baccalaureate for the retiring principal of the Put nam High school. Edward H. Snow, the members of the senior class have invited MT. Snow to make the annual baccalaureate address at the gradua- ton exercises. The action of the se- niors has received enthusiastic ap- proval from the rest of the school. as this will give Mir. Snow an opportunity to appear before the school and school parents in a farewell address.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
TO BUILD GARAGE

Plans and specifications have been made and contract signed for the building of a garage at the Quinna- tisset Country Club. The club will provide transportation for the boys to and from the school each day. This work will provide excellent expert enee and the boys have been busy get ting out the mill work, and expect to start construction the first of the week.
 Emile Breault of Thompson has re- gently graduated from the carpentry department of the trade school, and has accepted a position at his trade in Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
SISTER AMET LEAVES

Sister Amet, who for the past nine years has been attached to St Mary's parish, this city and served as teach CT in the parochial school, has been given leave of absence and has sail ed for Frence, where she will spend the summer visiting at her parents home. While in Trance she will visit Sister Madeline Amelie. who before taking holy orders was Miss Berna- dette Dupre of Putnam.