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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

meet tomorrow evening al the home Of Miss Irene FoFan Of lls Whiting street This will be one Of the most important meetings Of the year,
 Drum Corps Carnival
 Final arrangements have been made by the Plainyille Fife and Drum Corps for the annual grand bazaar to be held in Firemen's hall ia FerestFille, Feb. s, Q and 10. Dancing and an en- tertainment will he furnished every evening, The opening night will be New Britain night, Friday night will be Bristol night and Saturday night will be southington night On satur- day night there will he contest be- tween the life and drum corps of the state for prizes.
 Brief Items
 Mir. and Mrs, Frank Johnson en- lertained MT. and Mrs Frank Rohah and daughter of Hartford over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Zettergren of Broadview are receiving eongratula- tions on the birth of son. Mrs, Zet- tergren was, before her marriage Miss Ruth Erbe of this town.
 Mrs. William caotes and son of West Main street are confined to their home by illness.
 Harold Hemingway of North Wash lngton street is confined to his home by an attack of the grip.
 Notices have been sent out that the Chamber Of Commerce will hold the regular monthly meeting Thursday in Inc Chamber rooms
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
F MOTHERS ONLY KNEW
Thousands of Children Suffer From Worms and Their Mothers Do Not Knows What the
 Trouble Is.

Signs of Worms are; Constipation deranged stomach, swollen upper lip offensive breath. hard and full stom- ach with pains, pale face, eyes heavy, short dry cough, grinding of the teeth, little red points on the tongue, starting during sleep with trouble some dreams, slow fever.
 Mrs. H. N. Roberts, 502 Asylum St., Flint, Mich. wrote to Dr. J. F. True & Co.,. My little girl is relieved of her worms" And in a later let ter wrote: "Baby is fine and it was your medicine, pr. True's Elixir. the True Family Laxative and Worm Expeller, that helped her"
 A fayorite for over 70 years; mild in action and pleasant to take-the kiddies like it. 40c-6oc-s1.2o.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
How Fat Actress
 Was Made Slim

Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for re- ducing and controlling fat One clever ac- tress tells that she reduced steadily and easily by using this new form of the Nfa- nous Marmola Prescription and now. by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets several times a year, keeps her weight just right. All good druggists sell Marmola Prescrip- ton Tablets at one dollar for a case, or if you prefer you can secure them direct from the Marmola Co.,, 4612 Woodward Ave-, De- troit Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are harmless and effective.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Even a sick child loves the ''fruity" taste of california Fig Syrup" IT the little stomach is upset, tongue coated, or if your child is cross, feverish, full of cold, or has collie, a teaspoonful will never fail to open the bowels. In a few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly it works all the constipation poison, sour bile and waste from the tender, little bowels and gives you well, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers keep Cali fornia Fig Syrup" handy. They know a teaspoonful today saves sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bot tie. Mother! You must say Cali fornia" or you may get an imitation aR syrup. l
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Every druggist here guarantees each package of Tapes Cold Compound" to break up any cold and end grippe misery in few hours of money re- turned. Stiffness, pains. headache,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
SOUlHINGYON NEWS
Grand List Is S7,5s2.77s-Married To- day-A. 0. II. Installation-Notes of Interest.

The assessors have completed their
 work of compiling the grand list The total is $7.592,779. an increase of S17.01s over year ago.
 The following is the list on which the board places their assessments: 1.425 houses. s2.2S7.440; 1,07S barns, sl79.436; 1.653 lots, s735.665: 135 stores s294.021: 23 mills S1.534,69S: 16.33s acres of land, s476,067; 401 hoses. $30,930: 1.270 cows, $65,625; swine and poultry, $9,594; carriages and wagons. s5,233; 695 autos. S24S.- 990: jewelry. sS25: furniture and musical instruments $44,34S: farming tools. s9,500: merchantile goods, $1,- 072.3S5: bonds and notes. $2,000; money on hand, $1,500; 10 per cent additional, $45,450. Non residents, 139 houses. s155.40O; s4 barns. $21.740: 276 lots, $55,07S; 15 stores. $55,850; 2 mills, s19.044; 4,55S acres land, s16S,144: 20 horses, $1,535; S9 cows, $4,420; poultry, $390: carriages and wagons, $1S0; 10 autos, $2,725; furni- ture, etc., $2,265; farming tools, s2,- 225; merchantile goods, s9,025; cables, wires and poles, $48,156: 10 per cent additional, $2,696.
 The assessors state that the in- crease would have been larger except for failure of one local manufactur- ing concern and because of the fact that considerable building was done after the property in town had been
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Miss Anna O'Neil of Eden avenue was visiting friends in Meriden over the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Miss Bessie Gorry and Miss Leona Davis of Hartford spent the week end at their homes here.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
"Pape's Cold Compound Breaks Cold in Few Hours

feverishness, infamed or congested nose and head relieved with first dose. These safe. pleasant tablets cost only few cents and millions now take them instead of sickening quinine.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Mrs. Molly Lacey and Miss Lilly Fletcher of Hartford were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. John Fletcher of Eden avenue over the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

James Mcfarland of Bristol street returned home from the Meriden hospital yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Miss Agnes Finn of Eden Place is able to be out after a weeks ill., ness at her home on Eden place.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
H. W. HICKS TALKS
 AT l.. E. MEETING Speaks at Anniversary Exercises Of Kensington Society Sunday COMPANY RECEIVES COAL. Schedule At Berlin Congregational ChurcIi-Baskctball Game Schedule --Foremen's Club Will Give Dance  Other Items of Interest.

H. w. Hicks, field secretary of the Connecticut Christian Endeavor so- cieties gave an interesting address to members of the Kensington Congrega- tional Christian Endeavor society at the church last evening, the event being the celebration of the 10th an-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-and follow the simple directions in every package. Don't wonder whether you can dye or tint success fully, because perfect home dyeing is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes even if you have never dyed before. Just tell your druggist whether the ma terial you wish to dye is wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak. spot, fade or run.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

The T. D. s. club will meet at the home of Miss Anna Cook on Summit street this evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Miss Margaret Simpson of South Manchester was visiting at the home of her father, Robert Simpson. of Eden avenue over the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Miss Mary Callender visited friends in New Haven yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of New Haven were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Case of Eden avenue over the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

After the entertainment bounte- ous supper was served to those pres- ent and at the tables, songs were sung and toasts were given. After the sup per, dancing was enjoyed until late hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Sadak Masthay, son of MT. and Mrs. John Masthay of this town and Miss Thela Garland, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Bernard Garland of Danielson, were married this morning in Daniel son. They were attended by Miss Alice Masthay, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, and Bernard Grantland, Jr, brother of the bride as best man. The groom is petty officer in the aviation corps of the |. s. navy, and recently reenlisted for period of three years. They will reside in Pensacola, Florida.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

three years. They will reside in
 Pensacola, Florida.
 Officers of Division No. 1, A. O. H.
 and the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H.,
 were installed at a joint meeting held
 in St. Thomas Community home yes-
 terday afternoon. The work of in- stalling was conducted by County
 President Ella Garvan of East Hart ford and County e-PresidentaLaw- renee P. Mangan of New Britain. There was a large attendance of mem- bers present including visiting dele gations from New Britain, Meriden, Hartford and Thompson vile. Lawrence P. Bohan acted as toastmaster in place of James Me Partland who is suffering from broken arm and he introduced State President John Donnelley of Bristol, who spoke on the work of the order the state. Remarks were also made by County President Ella Iarvan, County Vice President l.. r. Mangan. Major Edward Lyons of Hartford, Past County President John )owd of Thompsonville, Robert Mur- 'ay. president of Rev. William A. Iarty branch of New Britain, County !. Vice President Mary Mccarthy of ! New Britain. and other county of- lcers. Vocal solos were rendered by joseph Erbe and James Tracy, and a
 character sketch was given by the | kisses Bonney of Hartford and a [ astinet dance was given by two little g misses of this town {
 After the entertainment. bounte- ; JUS supper was served to those pres- T mt and at the tables, songs were sung :
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
Jail First

(By Pacific & Atlantic)
DR.. Philip Brennan, former
counsel for Mrs. Loretta
Thompson (above), N W
York prefers Jail to defend
ing her again for killing boy
with auto.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
A Case of Thrift.

From tho Louisville Courier Jo1raa..
"a reception today. my dear. when
YOU gave q party only last night?''
Yes, l had q bowl of fruit punch
left over and l didn't see the use of
wasting it."
Evening star., 1923-12-19
100000 FOR CHRISTMAS.
Growth of so Per Cent in Christ
mas Club Savings in Massachusetts,.

From the Boston Transcript
Christmas Club savings of Massa-
chusetts people in savings banks and
trust companies have reached an es-
t1nlated total of $15.000.000. accord
ing to figures given out by Bank
Commissioner Joseph c. Allen. as
compared with about $4,000, 900 last
year 1t Is estimated that the number
of accounts in both trust companies
and savings banks is $4,000.
Final figures on the Christmas
savings are not complete. In the
trust companies, on September II,
there were deposits of S6,12S,1Se.
The estimate at the closing of the
books is $4,000, ,000.
In the savings banks on October
81 there had been deposited to the
account of Christmas Club depositors
s5.546.000. 1t is expected that the
total for tSle year will reach S6.100,-
600. Last year the total for the
trust companies was S5.T34,000 and for
the savings banks S4.100, 900.
While the money will be going out
of the vaults of the institutions this
week. it will return 'home' after
Christmas. according to those famii-
lar with the banking situation.
Most of ii will be deposited by the
merchants who have received il from
their customers or the depositors
themselves will redeposit it.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
REV. JOHN H. JEWETT
DIES IN ENGLAND
Former Pastor of Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church, New York,
Expires in Surrey.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, December 19-The Rev.
John Henry Jowett. noted British
clergyman, formerly pastor of the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
in New York. died in Surrey today.
NEW YORK, December 19.-The
Rev. DR.. John Henry Jowett. who
died today in Surrey, England, was
for seven years pastor of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church in New
York, one OF the largest of the
denomination in the world.
A native of Birmingham, England,
where he was pastor of Carr's Lane
Congregational Church. he accepted
the call to the New York pulpit after
negotiations which lasted several
years and during which his admirers
In Birmingham made strenuous eff
forts to keep him there. He declined
the New York call on two occasions
before accepting in January, 1911.
He preached his first sermon here
in April. 1911. He resigned the post,
which was reported to have paid
him q salary of $4,000 a year to
take the pulpit OF Westminster
chapel in London in 1917.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
SHOE COL0RS FOR SPRING.
Alredale, Tan Bark, Pearl and Jack
Rabbit New Shades,
From the Boot and Shoe Recorder.

From the Boot and Shoe Recorder
lnasmuch as soft shades of brown
have been accepted by manufacturers
OF women's ready to-wear clothing
brown footwear In leather shades
known as Airedale and tan bark will
be appropriate for many of the
brown tones selected for spring coats
dresses and suits.
Two rich dark shades of brown,
Mandalay or otter, which allow a.
stronger contrast with the light
flesh tints of hosiery, will be selected
for the younger sets footwear.
Oriental Pearl" a shade of gray,
will be applied to shoes when worn
with gray costumes and coats. A
darker gray known as Jack Rabbit.
is in harmony with deeper shades of
gray.
There are increased sales in flesh
hosiery, to be worn with black shoes,
showing there is favor of contrast.
Observant students of color report
that this fact will show expansion
as the spring season progresses.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
MINT DIRECTOR O.K:,D.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
Appointment of Robert J. Grant Of
Denver, Col, to be director of the
mint. succeeding F. f. Scobev. re-
signed. At the same time the Senate
confirmed the appointment of Frank
E. Shepard to be superintendent of
the Denver mint, succeeding Mr.
Grant.
George X. Burgess appointment as
director OF the bureau of standards
received the approval of the Senate
as did the following other nomina :
tons: Mabel G. Reinecke. collector
or Internal revenue, first district of
Illinois; Charles w. Anderson, collec-
tor OF internal revenue, third district
of New York
Evening star., 1923-12-19

Saturn has ten moons. Jupiter nine
and Mars two.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
PARDON FOR 118 WAR
CONvICTS is URGED
Presidents Example Is Cited 70
Governors of Seven
States.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, December 19.-CallinG
attention to President Coolidges re-
cent pardon of all federal wartime
prisoners. a committee representing
the American Civil Liberties Union
has telegraphed governors of seven
states requesting the release of 11S
persons serving terms as violators
of anti-syndicalism laws.
The states affected by the appeal
are California, with ninety pris-
oners; Washington. with nine; Idaho
and Pennsylvania, with four each:
Oklahoma, with two, and Kansas and
Illinois, with one each. The telc-
gram bore tho names of Jane Addams
of Chicago. Jeanette Rankin of Mon
tana, Rev. John a. Ryan of Washing
;Un, d. o., and Rev. John Haynes
Holmes Frank =. Walsh and Norman
Uapgood, New York.
The appeal says "The prisoners are
serving long sentences solely for eN-
pressions of opinions or membership
in radical organizations"
Evening star., 1923-12-19
WARNS AGAINST FAKE
SAVINGS STAMPS
Secret Service Men Declare Thou.
-aads of Dollars Worth
in Circulation.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
= CHICAGO, December Several
thousand dollars worth st counter
felt war saving stamps as-- II circu-
lation throughout the couc cry, ac-.
cording TO an announcement from the
United States secret service here.
Most of them have been put into
circulation in New York and Boston
the announcement states. The main
discrepancy, according to Thomas
Porter of the secret service bureau
Is in the portrait of Benjamin Frank
lin, whose neck appears slightly
swollen.
Capt. Porter said he believed the
bogus stamps were printed from
steel plates in 1919 and that MANY
OF them have been held by innocent
persons since that time.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
She Knew Her Business.

FROM The Fathhndcr.
The occupants of the parlor car of
the limited were startled by the
abrupt entrance of two masked
bandits
''T'row up yer hands" commanded
the bigger of the two. Were gonna
rob all the gents and kiss all the
gals"
NO, partner" demonstrated the
smaller one gallantly. We'll rob the
gents but Well leave the ladies
alone"
Mind your own business. young
fellow" snapped 4 female passenger
Of uncertain age. 'pThe big man is
robbing this train"
Evening star., 1923-12-19
PLEADS FOR BOOKS
OF BROKERAGE FIRM
New York Prosecutor Asks Right
to Obtain Records of Fuller &
McGee.

A brief upholding the right Of the
government to secure the books of E..
NJ Fuller and William f. McGee' wall
street brokers, was filed in the su-
preme Court today by District Attor-
ney Banton of New York.
Asking that a New York federal
court action enjoining him from Sc
curing possession of the books be
oyerthrown. Mr. Banton contended
that an agreement between the brok-
ers and the bankruptcy receiver, pro-
viding that their books should not be
used in criminal proceedings against
them. had been superseded by sub
seauent court order in the bank
ruDtcy case.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
Church Going Is Growing.

The total religious constituency"
of the United States is close to 99.-
600, ,000 statistics recently compiled
show. Churches In this country have
243.00O congregations with 214,5S3
ministers. The Protestants number
7S,000.000 churchgoers; the Roman
Catholics, 100000. and the Jews,
2 ann OOO
Evening star., 1923-12-19
Handicapped at Golf.

From the Christian Work.
\ New York friend of mine re-
turned from his golfing the other day
Have d good game?" he was asked.
.'Rotten"' he replied. What was the
trouble?" ''Oh. it was al my caddy's
fault. He had the hiccups. Every
time he hiccupped I'd miss my stroke.
and every time he didn't htccup I'd
miss it just because / was waiting
for the hicCup to come.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
Ocean of Gasoline Used.

The automobile statisticians who
have accounted for 100000 to a.
100000 automobiles in the United
States have also figured that it took
more. than $3.50, 900, 900 gallons of
gasoline to run them during 1922. To
produce this staggering amount of
fuel refineries filled at the rate of
one 10000 gallon tank car every min
ute
Evening star., 1923-12-19

A new factory shipment just in time for
the great Christmas rush Pairs, panels
or Dutch style: white, cream or ivory;
neat or gaudy patterns; "a and 2ik
yards long.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
4 Mean Insipuation.

From the Boston Transcript
Alice-I don't think he knows
enough to propose.
Edith-What If you should hear
that he and I are engaged?
Alice-Well, my opinion would still
be the same.
Evening star., 1923-12-19
No Consolation.

From the Philadelphia Record
The Optimist-Behind the darkest
cloud the sun is shining.
The essimist-That may be ver%
comforting, but il won't keep a fellow
dry when he has been caught out in
the rain without an urnbrci...
Evening star., 1923-12-19

Two long racks of Stylish
Wool Coats, in plain colors. sport
stripes and plaids: full or hal
lined and unlined: tie or button
side. Women's sizes sc to "A:
misses sizes 16 and IS: girls TO
IA years. With cloth and fur col
lars on girls sizes only.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-02
Offers All Merchandise in Store atReducedP Prices
With the Exception Of Few Restricted Articles

The merchandise offered in this Sae excepting very few sd-
ce The price Of which restricted by the manufacturer all Fox
merchandise Of the highest quality and make this our NAM
moth clearance SALE the prices are made low enough do the clear
ng low enough to asonih even the most pessms Remember
too that the quality the goods stocks choice and love-
as the expert buyers with their discriminating Judgment can select
Eyey TASTE desire and demand be satisfied Don't forget that
we will n mail orders as satisfactorily though you shopped
person.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-02

ever there was time when people expected sales is now
And in this great Of Hartford there now progress the Sale
Of Sales the annual Mid Winter Clearance Sale This means that our
entire stocks are placed the disposal Of the public at prices that
are guaranteed to fulfill the fond expectations Of anyone who
has been waiting for the time Of reductions before making p
chase. Of things thew are in need Of glance the large adv
semen in the Hartford papers will tell you that this an occa
sion when liberal buying will be literally rewarded
Evening star., 1923-07-18
NOTED CANADIAN DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Col. Sir John Hendrie Was Former
Lieutenant Governor of
Ontario.

By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Md. July 1S.-Col.
Sir John Strathearn Hendrie. former
lieutenant governor of Ontario. died
at 1857 o'clock last night at Johns
Hopkins Hospital here. He was six
ty-flye years old.
Sir John had been in i'll health for
several months and. accompanied by
his personal physician. DIR. James
Edgar. ca me here ten days aSo for
treatment at Johns Hopkins Last
Thursday he underwent an operation
for an intestinal growth and was re-
ported doing nicely until Monday
night. when pneumonia developed and
his condition grew rapidly worse.
George NJ. Hendrie a brother; Will
liam E. Hendrie. a son. and Dr. Ed :
gar were at the bedside last night.
Col. William Hendrie, another broth
er. is also here, and Lady Hendrie
will arrive this morning.
Sir John was a prominent figure
in Ontario governmental circles He
was elected mayor or Hamilton. his
birthplace, in 1901; was Il member of
the Ontario legislature from 1902 TO
1911. and in the latter year was ap-
pointed lieutenant governor of the
province.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Evening star., 1923-07-18
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET IN ROCKVILLE
Committee Heads Appointed to
Work in Montgomery
County Districts.
srecisl pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, July 1S.-Two
hundred democratic women of Mont
gomery county attended the annual
meeting of the Woman's Democratic
ed by the president, Mrs. Jesse w.
Nicholson of Chevy Chase.
The following committee chairmen
were named: Laytonsville, Mrs. James
c. Christopher; CIarksburg. Mrs. Bowie
f. Waters and Mrs. Jack Price; Pooles-
VILE, Mrs T. Randolph Hall: Rock
VILE, Mrs. Preston b. Ray and Mrs.
James II. Jones: Colesville. Miss Eliza
Candy and Mrs. William Cuttings;
Jamestown. Mrs. Betty Gassaway;
Bethesda, Mrs. ]. Edgar Sohl, Mrs. Z.
l.. Pugh, Mrs. Emory Fl. Bogley and
Mrs II. Latane Lewis; Olney, Mrs.
Josiah W. Jones; Gaithersburg, Mrs.
Zadoc ". Cooke and Mrs. Bates Etchi-
son: Potomac. Mrs. Robert l.. Saunders
and Mrs. John G.. Stone; GAINESVILLE
Mrs Merrill Cecil: Damascus. Mrs.
Woodfeld; Wheaton. Mrs. f. Brooke
Lee. Mrs. Sallie Bellfield and Mrs. j.
Frank Wilson.
The address OF the day was deliv-
cred by Mrs. Emily Newell Blair. rep
resentative of Missouri on the national
committee. Mrs. L. l.. Pugh of Chevy
Chase read an original poem and Mrs.
Kincheloe. wife of Representative
David Kincheloe of kentucky. rendered
several vocal instrumental and
whistling selections. Little Miss
kincheloe also played and sang.
The meeting opened with the singing
of Maryland. My Maryland" by the
assemblage, Mrs. J. Edgar SohI accom-
panving on the piano.