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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27
RESTORED TO GOOD HEALTH
MOTHER AND CHILDREN
GRATEFUL

In East Boston, Mass, at 20 Lam
son street, contented family of three
children and the mother live, daily
thanking in silence the kind neighbor
who helped them when they were sick.
Mrs. Nellie Woodford is the mother
and she writes the following letter to
DIR. j. +. True & Co.: Having heard
about your medicine from my neigh
bors and druggist, I wondered II your
DIR. TrIe's Elixir wasn't what need
ed. / was hard working woman,
working six hours every day for the
Penn. Realty Trust Company in Bos-
ton. In doing this work I use a lot
of strength. Besides this, looking
after my house and the care of my
three children wore me out.
I always had one special doctor for
myself and the children, but he was
out of town when | was sick. l took
medicine from the druggist which my
friends brought in, but nothing did
any good. My bowels were out of
order. My breath bad, and / was
shaky all over. Worst of all the terri
BILE headaches came. 1t seemed l
had suffered years before your DIR.
True's Elixir was brought to me by
a neigslbor.
After a short time ! began to cheer
up and be myself again. My bowels
were soon in order and | noticed that
the dizzy spells had left me. think
your Elixir wonderful. feel full of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27

gratitude toward DIR. True's Elixir.
The children sometimes eat things
which don't agree with them. when
am not around to see and then cramps
and constipation follow. / just get
out my bottle of DIR. Trtle's Elixir
and find no trouble in getting them to
take some. 1t is easy to take. Their
bowels are soon all right. 1t may
interest you to know that recently
my youngest child was terribly sick
and it was q serious case. We all
have your Elixir to thank for relieving
her of stomach worms. When | gave
it to Louise 1t acted like magic, and
fixed her up only after two doses. !"
Signs of worms are Constipation,
hard and full stomach, swollen upper
lip, sour stomach, offensive breath,
and occasional pains, pale face OF
leaden tint eyes heavy and dull.
twitching eyelids. itching of the nos
trils, and short dry coughs. grinding
of the teeth, little red spots sticking
GU on the tongue, starting during
sleep, with troublesome dreams, slow
fever. If your children show any OF
these symptoms, start giving DIT.
T1ue's Elixir the True Family Laxa-
tive and Worm Expeller at once. 1t
has done wonders for children and
grown-ups since 1851. Made of i'm
ported herbs of strictly pure quality.
known. 40c-60c--
1920
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27

quested that the case be reopened
and this was done. the bond being re-
turned after which the money. in
the hands of the police, was at
tached.
A fine of s25 was RENTED In the
case of Charles Gagliardi who struck
a car driven by Frank M. thinner
man last Sunday at the intersection
of Linden and Hart streets. Wit
nesses said that Gagliardi was trav-
cling up Linden street at rapid
rate of speed and that he crashed
into the Zimmerman machine, ran
through a lawn, smashed Veranda
steps and returned to the street
where he broke catch basin. They
said he was going about 80 miles an
hour. Mr.. Zimmerman said he did
rot see Gagliardi until 1t was too late
to avoid a crash. The accused was
coming from Zimmermans right, it
was testified, and had the right of
way Zimmerman said he crashed
into pole when Gagliardi struck his
rear fender.
Gaglardi said he was not travel
ling fast and that he ran into the
yard to avoid a crash.
Woman Abuses Her Landlord.
A IS day jail sentence was suspend
ed in the case of Mrs. Simon German
charged with breach of the peace.
Wednesday afternoon her landlord,
Joseph H. Clark, was working near
her tenement and, according to wit
nesses, she became abusive and used
profane language. They testified that
she had been drinking.
Mrs. German denied that she had
been drinking, She told the court
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27
KIDNAPS WRONG CHILD,
THINKING IT HIS OWN
Mothers Cries Cause Arrest At Jersey
Beach-Strangcr Fined On
Auto Charge

Manasquan, N. j., July 27.-Scores
of persons bathing on the beach here
yesterday afternoon saw Merton w.
Greims of Philadelphia, through what
he claimed was mistaken Identify.
pick up Norma Jean Altenburg, two
years old, of 54S Jefferson avenue,
Elizabeth, who was playing on the
beach, and attempted to walk away
with her in his arms.
A cry from the girls mother
brought quick response and bathers
held Greims until the arrival of Of
ficer Elmer Carson, who arrested
Greims on the charge of attempted
kidnapping. When arraigned later
before Justice of the Peace Long
street. Greims told the court that he
had trouble with his wife, and that
while searching for his child he had
learned that both of them were at
Manasquan Beach. He hurried from
Philadelphia this morning. he said,
and went by auto to the beach. He
said he thought the Altenburg child
was his and that he did not realize
his mistake until he started to walk
off with the child. Justice Longstreet
believed his story and dismissed the
complaint
Before he could leave, however,
Motor Vehicle Inspector L. r. WyclSoff
charged Greims with driving an au-
tomobie without license. Greims
paid $40 and costs. The man who
lent him the auto to drive to the
beach was fined $75 and costs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27
MAKES REPORT ON
STATE OF Highways.
Connecticut Commission Sends
Out Bulletin for Tourists Use

Hartford, July 27.-The connecti-
cut state highway department today
issued bulletin covering the condi-
ton of highways In this state. The
report follows:
New Milford, to wooden bridge In
Gaylordsville, concrete all in place.
From east end of bridge detour
recommended through South Kent to
Kent due to concrete road construc-
ton for five miles in Kent Traffic
controlled by telephone during work
ing hours. Road very rough.
Kent Center bridge, work started
on concrete floor surface in half sec
tions
-Padanaram road, grading
nearly completed. Macadam being
laid but no detour necessary.
Woodbury. Southbury road, steam
shovel grading started, no detour nee
essary.
Woodbury. Bethlehem road, started
Weston-G Georgetown road, construc-
ton work started, no detour neces-
sary. ."
-Killingworth, trap rock
toou opChs
Bethany Naugatuck-open to traf-
fic. III
Trumbul, Long Hill road practically
finished, open to traffic.
Naugatuck. Main street, one-half
completed, and open to traffic Work
started on other half.
West Haven Campbell avenue. No
work at present. Open to traffic.
Branford. Federal Aid One-half
road open to traffic. Work started on
second half. Delay on one way traf-
fic about ten minutes.
Clifford, Federal Aid. One way traf-
fic around mixer. Very rough and
dusty.
Norwalk. No detour necessary
One way traffic around mixer. Not
held over three minutes.
Westport-Shore road, short but good
detour around where stone Is being
put in at west end of contract. No
work at Saugatuek end.
North Haven bridge, not open for
traffic. Temporary rail not COM
pleted.
Guilford, bridge, excavation for east
abutment under way.
Hamden, State street, concrete on
one half of road Open for traffic en-
tire length.
Westport- Post road, first section
completed. Second section base not
In. One way traffic liable to delay
of about five minutes.
stratford- Post road. grading COM
pleted one-half road Traffic using
IoIa
Thomaston- Waterbury road, open |
to traffic. One way traffic being |
Through traffic should
go via WATERFOWL, r., g. a%
Torrington- Litchfield, open to traf
fic. One way traffic being main
Through traffic go via Go
shen.
Winchester-s Main street, Win
sted, open to traffic, no detours, one
way traffic.
Sharon Salisbury Housatonic river
road. Line Rock to West Cornwall.
No detour.
Southington- Plainville, main road
between these towns under construc-
ton. One-half road at a time. Open
TO traffic.
New Britain Plainville, under con-
One-half at time. Open to
.raffic. Through traffic from Hartford
10 Plainvile go via Pennington.
West Hartford Quaker Lane, open
20 traffic.
Rocky Hill, from Wethersfeld town ,
inc to Cromwell town line, one-half
1T time. Open to traffic. Hartford to !
Middletown go via Berlin and East
Berlin. |.
Glastonbury--from East Hartford {
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-27
SHE HAD GOOD TIME

Leeds, England.-A playful COW
held up several express trains for two
hours while trainmen tried to chase
her off the tracks. BY a little
she finally was driven into
a car from which she had escaped.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
REDLANDS
><<e% &<~< 80 = .

]. NJ. McCune is in Denver.
The Widner family were shopping
in Delta Friday
Mrs. Lollar and Fred spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wood and Aunt
Cal White were in Delta Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Spies of Leroux spent
Sunday at the o. E. Ruble home.
Ellen Ruble spent from Wednesday
until Saturday with Virginia Will
Jams.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burritt spent
Sunday with Mrs. Burritt's parents in
Eckert
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Harding and
baby Of Bowie, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Holder.
There was no school Thursday and
Friday on account Of Miss White TAX
ing examination in Delta.
Harry Wood and K. E. William
were loading cattle in Delta, Friday.
K. f. Williams went to Denver with
them.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
WHEATLAND
, ><~< = o n . 80 u,

Mrs. VIM. Silvey, who has not been
feeling well for some time, is able to
be up and around again.
w. B. Ensign and son Russell have
been helping ]. NJ. Wildebloor in his
building this week.
Several people from this neighobr-
hood are planning on taking poultry
to the Show at Delta to be held in
January.
]. R Dorsey, who strained his back
lifting a heavy wagon, is on the road
to recovery, but says he can do nicely
without a return call.
Rumor has it that Mr.. Terault has
traded his place to Mr.. Collins OF the
Chepeta Switch neighborhood. Good
people are always welcome.
]. NJ. Wildeboor recently bought
so acres joining his present holdings
of 80 acres, and will erect a new
room tenant house in the next few
weeks. He plans to lease the major
ity of his land for several years.
A sweet baby girl came to bless
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl C.
Elliott, Thursday night. All con-
cerned are doing nicely and little
Irma thinks baby sister is about the
incest Christmas gift one could get.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

who died near Hotchkiss Saturday
night of pneumonia, was buried in the
Crawford cemetery Monday after
noon. The family have the heartfelt
sympathy of their many friends in
Crawford.
The High school pupils are selling
tickets for baking powder and 10
cents on each ticket goes to the
Gymnasium fund They conducted a
Red Cross drive last week and so per
cent was given to the fund. They al
so voted to give their County Fair
premium money to this fund. Every
one boost for our gymnasium. We
need il!
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mcleod enter
tanned the following guests to a birth
day dinner Sunday. 1t was Mr. Nc
Leod's 10th birthday Mrs. Beatrice
Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Painter.
and two children, and Ed Pitts, wife
and three children of Delta: L. A.
Crisier, wife and daughter, Thelma;
Buford Crisler and wife; Glenn Reese,
wife and two babies; VIM. Kirkpat-
rick and wife; Mrs. Minnie Barnett
and two sons, Russell and Alden;
Tom Mcleod, wife and three child
rem, and Dyer Elkins were the
guests.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
High School Notes
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The Physics students under the d.
rection of Mr.. Beahm are studying the
steam heating OF the Higa school
building. They are going all over the
building from furnace room to attic.
The gymnasium and Spanish classes
have received new records for their
class work. The gymn's records are
Walter Camps Daily Dozen" and the
Spanish records are lessons in Span
ish. Candy was sold the two nights
OF the Blks' Minstrel to help pay for
these records.
The Latin paper, "Nuntius." appear.
ed last Monday for the first time.
Marian Dyer, student of the Virgil
class, is editor The remaining seven
Virgil students are associate editors.
Miss Agnew is director The Fresh
men and Sophomore classes have con.
tributed greatly to the paper Part is
Latin, part is English, and the rest
is English and Latin together. To
those who have had Latin but are not
ambitious to renew their knowledge
OF conjugations and declensions the
Latin riddles are most interesting.
The magazine also contains stories
and essays
The student association vas dis.
cussed in the Advisory group meet
ings Monday. There was an open
discussion in which all took part in
order to find out what the student
body thought Of the organization. If
they liked It, why? and If they dis.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21

liked it, why? 1t is hoped that by
this method the student organization
will become what every boy and girl
in Delta High wants it to be.
The program given by Miss Camp
bells Advisory group Friday was as
follows: Piano solo, Alice Gregg
two vocal solos, Elaine Lowe, accom-
panied by Alice Stueber at the piano;
piano solo. Opha Davis, and a reading
by Marjorie Elliott. The program was
concluded by a song, There's a Jolly
Gang of Teachers Back in Dear Old
Delta High" by the group.
A High school dance Is to be given
Friday night at the Elks hall. This
win be the last dance before the holt
days.
The sophomores had a Christmas
party at the Community rooms Fri
day, December IA. The evening was
spent in playing games. At a late
hour sandwiches and cocoa were
served.
Delta basket ball season has start
ed! The Delta boys and girls will
meet the Cedaredge boys and girls
at a basket ball game at Delta, this
evening Dec. 81. Everyone come
and back Delta in the first game of
the season.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
DELTA HIGH SCHOOL WINS
STILL MORE LAURELS

The High School Panther is the
best edited and arranged publication
of its kind in America, for High
Schools of 100 to 500, according to an
official announcement received Satur-
day by L. L. Beahm, Principal of the
Delta High School, from Madison, Wis
consin, where the National convention
of High editors was held, and where
a thousand of High School publica-
tions entered in keen competition last
week.
1t will be recalled that last year
the Panther" won second place in
this class in the National contest,
while this year it won first in it's
class in the state contest
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
FRUITLAND
) - 80 >>%>

Walt Thomas of Paonia was mesa
business visitor on Tuesday.
Frank Aver went to Hotchkiss last
week and spent several days in the
VIII George home.
A social dance at Ariel schoolhouse
Friday night brought out a goodly
number, and all report a splendid
evening.
Billy Balch bought the Mead hay
and brought a bunch of cattle out
from his ranch near Hotchkiss, a few
days ago.
Charlie Crowder sold his hay to
Sam Williams. and Miss Cornwall re-
Gently. and Nelson Alderman sold to
Tom Mcleod.
Crowder and Davis shipped dressed
turkeys to the Denver market the
first of the week.
The Misses Charlene and Helen
Critchlow arrived home for the holi-
days Saturday from Gunnison They
are students of the Western State
College.
Ihe Davis young folks entertained d
Mr.. and Mrs Mead. Anna Van Eng
en-. Nellie Patterson, Doris Sanderson
and Oscar Linman at a turkey dinner
Sunday.
Ethel George. five-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII George. passed
away at seven o'clock Saturday night
from pneumonia. She was taken sick
about five weeks ago with measles,
which developed into diphtheria, and
later pneumonia The George family
we're residents OF the Mesa for a
number Of years. About a year ago
they moved to a ranch near Hotch-
kiss. The remains were laid to rest,
Tuesday afternoon, in the Crawford
cemetery, at the side OF baby sister.
The entire community extends deep
est sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
CRAWFORD
. . <~<<> . .

Grandpa Dove still continues quite
poorly.
A good many OF the farmers are
busy butchering this week
Perry McMurry and Tom Mcleod
were Paonia business visitors Tues
day.
Mr and Mrs. Roy Adams were Pa
onia visitors in the R. T. Adams home
Sunday.
Ed Wiley and family and Len Stew
ems were Sunday guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Guard Dove
The last few days have been warm
and sunshiny, following our recent
snow and cold snap.
George Busby is still confined to
his room with rheumatism. with but
very little Improvement.
Mrs. Perry McNfurry is looking aft
er the Carl Simmons home during
Mrs. Simmons stay in Delta,
Mrs. VIM. Bellmire and daughter.
Doris, spent Sunday in Somerset, with
Mr.. Bellmire. and other relatives.
Our merchants have a very pretty
and attractive display Of Christmas
goods, and are enjoying a good trade
Ralph Porter is spending his vaca-
tion at home having come in from the
Western State College at Gunnison
last week.
Miss Mamie Davis came up from
Hotchkiss Monday to help care for
members of the Roy Cotton family.
who are Ill.
Charles Reigles, Henry Kraai and
the Guard and Alden Dove families
shipped by express about 200 dressed
turkeys to Denver Tuesday.
Our schools will close Friday for
the holiday vacation Some OF the
rooms are preparing Christmas pro
grams to be given at the end OF the
school week.
Mrs. Newton Flynn spent several
days in Somerset last week. helping
care for her sister-in,law, Mrs. Ned
Taylor who is i'll OF inflammatory
rheumatism.
Mrs. Carl Simmons was taken to
the Delta hospital Sunday where she
Will undergo an operation for appen-
dicitis this week Her many friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
The church and school have united
on a Christmas entertainment to be
given at the church Monday evening
December Gath, a tree and treats will
be provided. Come and bring the
kiddies.
Mrs. John Van Dart gave ~ six
O'Clock dinner to four of her little
son Neil's friends, Saturday, in honor
of his 9th birthday. The little guests
We're Gladys Teeslink, Louisa and
Earnest Patterson, and Junior Axtell.
All report the best time ever.
Mrs, Garrltt Fleekes received tele-
gram Thursday from her husband in
Dakota, telling her OF his mothers
death. Grandma Fleekes was we'll
known around Crawford having lived
here with her son Garritt and family
for several years before they moved
to Cedaredge.
Ethel, the little five-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Win George
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
NORTH DELTA
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Waldo Lewis and wife and little
son, Jack, arrived from Denver the
first OF the week to spend the holi-
days with their parents, L. Q. Lewis.
and wife.
Wayne Lewis OF Naturita, who has
been the guest OF his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Q. Lewis, left for
Ruth, Idaho, the last of the week
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
Convenience to Patrons.

The Western Union Telegraph Co,
through its local operator, Mrs. NJ.
F. Keen, is distributing authorization
cards to business houses patronizing
that office, which viii often prove
useful and convenient to persons who
are in some other town and wish to
send messages collect. having them
charged on their regular accounts in
their home towns.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-21
IMMIGRATION QUOTAS
ARE EXHAUSTED

At the close of November, the fol-
lowing countries have exhausted
their immigration quota for the year
which ended June 80, 1923: Alabama,
Belgium, the United Kingdom, Greece.
Luxembourg, Portugal, Russia, Spain
Palestine, Syria, Turkey, other Asiatic
countries: Egypt, other African coun-
tries; New Zealand and Pacific ISL
ands.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Haryard's Quarterback
 Is Genuine War Hero

Cambridge. Massx Nov. s.--Little Joe McGlone, the Harvard quarter back. who will direct tho Crimson,s plays against Princeton Saturday has won at least two decorations besides his I'll" They are tho croix dc Guerre and tho Distinguished Service Cross The latter was gained when. although sagging on his feet from wounds and mustard gas Joe crept out into shower Of shot and shell and after two trips safely deposited behind the American lines two mem- bers of his company. whose lives he had saved. He is therefore. not un- tersed in other species Of warfare be- sides that Of the gridiron.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Yale Varsity Scores One
 Touchdown in Practice

New Haven, Nov. S.--A half hour scrimmage was handed out 10 the Yale team yesterday afternoon. Al- though this workout was held on a wet field and in light drizzlc, if win be the only scrimmaEe Of the week. The offensive of tho first eleven nettcd one touchdown against the scrub team. Tho single tally was made by Capt. Mallory, who ploughed through the scrub line from the 5-yar5 line Ncalc kicked the goal aftcrward.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Gerber Ineligible to
 Play With Wisconsin

Madison, Wis, Nov. s.-E. c. Ger Der. star tackle on tho Wisconsin football team was hold 10 be incligi- ble by the University Athletic council after three-hour session yesterday afterhoon. The committees tinding was based on a report Of Athletic Di- rector T. F.. Jones who investigated charges that Gerber was employed az an athletic director at the La Crosse Y. NJ. (. X.
 "rhe council found Gerber guilty Of a violation Of the big to confer ence rulings" Jones seid after the meeting. "We found that he had acted in the capacity Of a physical director Of the Y. NJ. C. X. at I.n Crosse. This makes him profess sional."
 Gerber attended inc councils scs- sion and was questioned at length re- garding his connection with the La Crosse organization.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
QUITS ALL-HARTFORDS
Coach Of All- Hartford Football Team Resigns and Hriman Will Take Ills Place,

Hartford, Nov. s.--Arthur Mulligan coach of the All-ilartfords, has ten. dered his resignation.
 MT. Mnlligam has been very success. fnl for several seasons as handler of the Jartfords which have won tho City championship for the last three years.
 He has developed such stars as Mickey tnnders, Giant" Bonadies and Johnny Landers. The reason for MulliEan's resignation is said to be Ascension in personnel of the team,
 Gus Rcdman will assume the leads ership. II will br remembered that inc intactncss Of the team will com tinuc to he Of tho same high-class calibpr. Rcdman is the man who helped the Hartford baseball team win tho Eastern pennant this year. Rcdman is keen judge of pigskin hooters and ono of the best allround athletes in this section, The AIl-IIart. lords have busy campaign ahead and expect to make the best showing in tho history of the team.