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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10

O~'NA
mo. Who and what is sheer
he?" asked a saucy-looking, black
eyed girl.
ooh, it's the female Of the Species"
answered a lofty senior. II have seen
that remarkable phenomenon. / was
assisting Peggy with her Marco Polo
theme for American history and we
both sighted her at the same time.
What's that thing?' screamed Peggy
at me. AS knew no more than she
did, we asked Lylian Alstyne, who
was sitting not far away. why,
that's our new pupil she informed
us. New pupil and Peggy threw
back her head, laughing heartily.
why, thought it was Rip Van
Wrinkle awakened from his 20 years
sleep in the mountains.
isn't Peggy clever?" observed
Diana. "She can always think of the
most outrageous things to say about
people. But she always hits the nail
on the head"
at certainly was outrageous, I
think. Peggy was downright mean
to make such a sarcastic comment
about that poor little freshman"
The group of girls turned to face
pretty Kathleen, maid Of 16, juni-
or at Edgburton High School and
famed throughout the town for he1
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10
By Claire Wesson

own home, reigning over my family,
than be president Of all the confed-
erations in the world"
I'm that case" Horace conceded,
''I'll loan you to the school for lit
tie while. But" taking her hands,
don't teach them what you have
taught me-"
1--WE don't teach love-" Mabel
smiled. cit just reaches out and
takes possession"
- And that is what Horace did, too.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10

ingly. 1t fell loosely around Anna
bellies face, forming red-gold ring
lets. The Winter had chased away
freckles, so, altogether it was a
charming, though somewhat fright
ened, girl who faced the population
of Edgburton.
In the audience sat Mr.. Southland,
actor and playwright. After the peo-
pie had gone, he sought Annabelle
and they talked together an hour.
Next day all Edgburton was in a
frenzy of excitement. During the
Summer vacation Annabelle Victori-
Gus Jones was to act the leading role
in Arthur Lexington Southard's new
tragedy, Joan D'Arc."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10
4 KilI..InY.

: BALD men should not walk bare
headed through the streets" says a
medical writer. 1t is this sort of
kill-joy spirit which is proving such
a setback to the Brighter London
movement.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10
Merited ReprOOf,

Judge-Why did you take only the
and leave the bag of silver?
Burglar-Because it was too heavy.
Judge Extraordinarily = Aren't
you ashamed of yourself, you lazy
mani
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10
Mistaken Identity.

Traveler-W1st 1 take ticket for
a puppy?
Agent-No, sir; you may travel as
an ordinary passenger.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10

I'm making money selling mice, .
said the bald-headed man.
"Who do you sell 'em to-"
"a professor of music on the next
block"
What in the world does he want
mice for?"
"Why, he uses them for trying the
voices of the young ladies"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10
In the Strike Zone.

Hospital Attendant-That man is
suffering from shell shock
+. Visitor-World War veteran or
street car rider?
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-05-10

A N open road and eight
- cylinders. Peter stepped
e - the accelerator and watt
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
CITY ITEMS.

Rummage sale in Booths Block Wednesday, Oct. S1st, for benevolent purposes.-advt.
 At a meeting of the Lions club at the Elks club tomorrow noon the as- sembly will be addressed by Rev. John l.. Davis.
 Mrs. Lorenz kopf of Cincinnati, O., a former resident of this city, is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. J. Shepard and Mrs. F. B. Flower of Park street.
 A bridge and whist party will be held at the Y. w. II. A. club rooms this evening at o'clock. The party is for members and their friends. Four prizes will be given.
 A rehearsal of the initiatory degree will be held at the meeting of Phenix lodge, I. O. o. F., tomorrow evening.
 Arthur J. Evans of 96 Maple street reported to the police at 6:S0 o'clock this morning that while he was driv- ing north on Stanley street at the in tersection of East Main street, an au- tomobile owned by the Hornkohl Bakery company struck his machine. The rear fender of his car was smashed. he said.
 A son was born at the New Britain general hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Charles kayter of 21S Cherry street, and daughter to Mn. and Mrs. Godfrey Parker of 96 Wallace st rect,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
DAY
 ON NOVEMBER 10
Mayor Appoints Committee to
 Work With Eg.SOldierS

Plans arc being made for the an- nral observance of Forget et-mc-Note Day. and to that end Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa sent out letters this after noon, at the request of New Britain post, Disabled Veterans of the World War, asking the following to serve on committee to make plans for the ob- servancc.
 John C. Loomis. vice-prcsident of the Commercial Trust Co: Edwin N. stanley of the New Britain Savings Bank A. G. kimball, president Of Landers, Frary X clark's; Mortimer N. Judd, ex- Mayor George A. Quigley. Attorney David l.. Nair, Rev. John l.. Davis of Trinity Methodist church. Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of St. Joseph's church, Rev. John T. Winters of St. Mary's church, Rev. F.. V. Grikis of St. Andrews church, Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist of the Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. Charles Coppens of St. Peters church, Robert Russell of the New Britain Herald Dr, John T. Don nelly, Attorney David l.. Dunn, Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe of St. Marks Epis- copal church, Miss N. Levitt, Miss Mary Curtin, secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce;R ebert Vance, of the New Britain Herald. George F. Spear of the Corbin Screw corpora tion. Charles r. Smith of Landers, trary X Clark's and Andrew J. >Sloper of the New Britain National bank. Rev. Thomas ]. Laden of St. Johns church. Rev Henry w. Maier of the First Congregational church, Rev. Lucyan Boinowski of the Sacred Heart church, Dr. A. l.. Aviable, City Plan Commissioner Louis Faletti, Herbert l.. Mills, Dr. H. E. Lasch, w. E. Atwood of the New Britain Trust Co, Chairman r. H. Afford of the
 city hall commission, C. l.. Pierce and Dr. c. H. Dalton.
 The observance will take place No- vember 10. Young women will sell
 little forget-me-nots on tho street corners. The funds will be handled
 by one of the local banks and will Be devoted to relief. legislative work, educational advantages, organization and welfare activities in the interests of disabled and wounded veterans,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
ENCOURAGE WOMEN VOTERS.
National League of Women Voters
 Want Them 10 Seek Office.

 Washington. Oct. 29.-Women vo- ters will be encouraged to become candidates for political offices under a policy adopted by the board of di- rectors of the National League Of
 
 Women Voters.
 The league heretofore has devoted its energies toward the political edu- ca ton of women rather than encour- aging running for office. it was said today, but hereafter state leagues will be urged to have women become can- didates, especially for state legisla- tures The directors also decided to attempt to increase the participation of women in the affairs of the big po- litical parties.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
POLICEMAN PUT OUT
 OF UKRAINAN HALL
Hayes, Doherty and SkierkoHSki
 in Saturday Night Dispute

Chief William c. Hart of the police department stated this afternoon that the discipline committee, consisting Of Thomas F. Jackson and Edwin A. Parker. of the board of police com missioners will probably take under consideration the brawl at Ckrainian hall on Erwin Place on Saturday night in which Policeman William Doherty and Snpernumerary Officer Peter Skirkowski claim 1t was neces- sary to eject Supcrnumerary Officer Joseph Hayes from the building, oth- CT than to say that the committee would consider the matter. Chief Hart declined to speak further for pubica- tion. He did say. however. that The affair is receiving his attention and will be thoroughly investigated. There is n possibility that if the investiga- ton warrants it that the officers in- volved will be brought before meet ing of the board. Thers have been no suspensions.
 According to stories heard today about. police headquarters Officer Hayes was at ukrainian hall as an in- vited guest to a wedding. He en- tered the hal! at about 1880 o'clock and was about to leave around 10 o'clock when Officer Doherty is all lesed to have said 10 a jitney driver in the hall Get this man out or here.'' Officer Hayes, it is said. took offense at this and asked Policeman Dohcrty what he meant when he was elected from the hall by Doherty, who is doing night duty on that beat and Officer Skirkowski, on special duty at the hall.
 Following his departure from the hall Officer Hayes went to the city and later assisted in an arrest at odd Fellows hall on Arch street
 Shortly after F o'clock oflcer Hayes, it is claimed met the litney driver that was in the hall on Erwin Place on Main street, who offered 10 take him to his home as he was gong in the direction of Oak street. It IS reported that the driver picked up Officer Doherty at Erwin Place and took him as far as West street on the bus where the three were in conVcr- sation for more than 50 minutes
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Napoleon Blanchette

Funeral services for Napoleon Blanchette were held this morning at 10 o'clocf at St. Peters church. Rev. Charles Coppens officiated and inter- ment was in St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. Matthias Rival sang Some Sweet Day"
 Six surviving brothers, Joseph, Leon, Frederick, Thomas, Albert and Jerry were pail bearers. Philip Jungkunz, Jack Mazenka, Samuel Ziel and Carl DePace were flower bearers.
 Mir. Blanchette, who died at his home at t40 Cherry street Saturday, leaves a son Russell. a daughter Ani- ta. his wife. six brothers and two sisters
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
MASKED BANDIT POINTS GUN
 AT WOMAN SlOREKEEPER
Threatens Mrs. Terri But Disappears When She Goes Out and Gets ]
 Husband.

Shortly before midnight last night, Mrs. Maria Terri, whose husband con- ducts a store at 3S Dwight street, re ported to the police that a man with cloth tied about his face had enter ed tho store in an attempt to rob it. She said that she shouted and us she did he pointed a revolver at her and threatened to shoot if she did not keep still. Mrs. Terri left the store, she said, and outside met her hus- band who was returning from u near by drug store. She told him of the affair, but when tho couple returned to the store the man had gone.
 Sergeant Patrick McAvay and Po- liceman William Strolls were detailed to investigate but the woman could give them only meager description of the man, who is about 25 years of age.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
NO PREPARATION CUT, ARRANGEMENTS STAND
Premier Makes Certain Position
 of His Country on Matter

Paris, Oct. ss=kfanee will not agree to any reduction of ihe Ger msh repaTaiiens deht hs a commit lee of experts. naF will she consent to any plan under which the reparallen commission would surrender the pre- negatives conferred on it by the Yer ssiiles treaty,
 Emphasizing these points in q speech at ssmpisny and in the conn nuaiestian sent te i.endan in reply ia the British proposal for commission ts determine Germany's capacity ia pay. Premier poineare yesterday gave notice that although France welcomed American representation on such committee, she must insist that it act only in conformity with the peace treaty. thus virtually making the com mission an adjunct to the reparatien commissions stan Of experts,
 In his note to London, Premier Poineare made an extensive intefpre- tation or the treaty te2t as it applies 10 the functions Of the commission, concluding that inasmueh as that hody could "extend the periods and modify the methods" of reparatlon payments. hut could make no reduce tions. the proposed committee Of ex- perts must have no such authority.
 At Sampigny the premier asserted that if the phrase "a fresh estimate of Germany's capacity 10 pay meant n round about way to reach dimu- hilton of the German debt" then .aA ia afsah a combination"
 If 1t means m estimate Of what Germany can pay tomorrow and in the near future" he continued. moth ing Is more necessary than such an examination. The commission on reparations Is charged with such Il task, and there arc no grounds to take one of it's most important functions from it."
 At another point in his speech the premier declared. i've cannot accept that the commission be dispossessed of its functions or be replaced by an organism in which our share of in- fiuence, already inferior to our inter ests, would be still further reduced. We have reached the limit of our concessions. We shall not 20 fur ther."
 France only asks that her allies. as we'll as she herself,> observe the treaty. M. Poincare asserted.
 "The schedule of May 5, 1921" he said, lis definite and it cannot be filed without our consent. The treaty lays down no reduction that can be granted Germany without unanimity on the part of the creditors, and France is too much tried to adhere to 8 reduction" =s
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
r. N. C. 4. News

The boxing class at the Y. M. c. A. will get under way on Monday No- vember g. On November d boxing exhibition will be given by Jack Walton, former army boxing instruc- tor, and Willie Condon of Hartford for those who are members of the Y. Watson will have charge of the box ing class, which starts, November 3 and expects to teach the boys all there is to know about the manly art.
 A supper given by the John L.. Davis Bible class will be held at GRO o'clock Thursday night. Following the supper there will be indoor quoit tournament with Joseph Hergstrom and Rev. John l.. Davis, associate champions, defending their honors against all corners.
 The delegates to the Older Boys Conference held at New London last week returned to their homes in this city last night. The conference was one of the most largely attended and one of the most successful ever to be held in the state.
 The Employed B class went to Hart fdrd to meet the Employed Class Of the Hartford Y. M. c. A. Saturday night in joint track and quatic meet. The local class won the bas- ketbal game, the relay race and took first, second and third place in the hop, skip and jump event. Hartford won the one length swim, the relay race, and the fancy diving contest. The meet was declared draw with New Britain winning all the track events and Hartford taking all the aquatic events.
 The Hartford athletes will meet the New Britain athletes here later in the season.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors, also the local Order of Eagles, Canada-Americaine lodge and members of the Ladies committee for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father. son and brother. We also wish to thank the donors of the many beau- tiful floral offerings.
 (Signed) Mrs. Napoleon Blanchette and children. Mrs. Archimese Blan- chette and family, Mir. and Mrs. George Brittner and family
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Heavy Fines Imposed for
 Violating LiuuOr Laws

New Haven, Oct. 29.--Antonio Crzzores, an Orange farmer was fned S45O and costs by Judge Thomas Tn tbeS l.. $. court today charged with transporting liquor. He was arrested in Stamford, September IA, on the way from New York here. Tony Bal estrion of South Norwalk, arrested in. stamford on the same date was fined $500 for similar offense.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
BIG PRAIRIE OIL DEAL
Company To Obtain Control of Stock
 of Producers and Refincrs' Con,-
 pan, and Enter Marketing Business

By The Associated Press.
 Chicago, Oct. 29.--The Prairie oil and Gas company has obtained ap- proval of the directors of the Pro- ducers & Refiners company to obtain control of the latter company by an exchange of stock. it was learned to- day. By acquiring Producers & Re- liners, the Prairie company will enter the marketing business.
 By the offer of the Prairie com pany. it will exchange one share of it's common stock, par value, s100, for 10 shares of Producers and Refincrs, cent of the latter company's common capital stock. This proposal is now going out by mail to stockholders.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Big Army of Taxpayers
 Inyades Assessors Office

With Wednesday the last day on which taxpayers can file lists of tax able properties and avoid the pay ment of 10 per cent penalty. the office of the board of assessors was busy through the day today. A line of taxpayers extended out into the hall this afternoon while two clerks and the chairman of the board. as well as Director Thomas Linder were busily engaged inside.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS.

At a Court of Probate holden at New pritain. within and for the District or Ser lin in the County Of Hartford ana state or Connecticut. on the 27th day of octooer' A. D.. 1928. ,
 On motion of Joseph Saidl of said New Britain, as Administrator on the Estate or Margaret saidl, alias Margaret Siedl, iate of New Britain, within said district de- ceased. ha allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice be given ot this order by advertising in newspaper nay ing circulation in said district, ana ps hosting a copy thereof on the public sign most in said town of New Britain nearest the place where the deceased last dweit
 certified from Record,
 BERNARD r. GAFFNE1,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
AspHyxIATED DURING NIGHT.

New Haven, Oct. 29.-Retiring last night apparently in excellent health, Mrs. Edward E. Curtis, wife of pro- lessor at a college in Massachusetts, was found dead in her bed at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. F. l.. Curtis, in Linden street, today. Mrs. Curtis had come here on visit. Death was ascribed to accident from illumi- mating gas inhalation.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
ORDER OF NOTICE or HEARING.

District of Berlin. ss; Probate court October 27. A. D.. 1923.
 Estate of Margaret Saidl, alias Margaret siedl late of the town of New Britain, in said district, deceased,
 Itnon the application of Joseph saidL nraylng that as Administrator on real es- tate. he may be authorized and empowered to nortrage certain real estate, situated in said New Britain as per said application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 ordered That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, In New Britain. in said district. on the Sd day of November, A. D., 1928. at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by pub fishing this order in some newspaper hay ing s circulation In said district. and by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in the town of New Britain, In said district. and by sivins notice to all parties in interest, either personally or by mailing to each one, prepaid postage, cory Of this order, snd return make to this court of the notice given.
 BERNARD r. GAFFNEY.
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Mrs. Mary Doolittle

Mrs. Mary Doolittle, widow of the late Elizur P. Doolittle of this city. died Saturday in Bridgeport. The re- mains will be brought to New Brit ain tomorrow and the commital serv- ice will be held at the grave. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Mrs. Agnes Misniewski

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Wisniewsli were held this morning at S:S0 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Rev Alexander Tansl1i off, ciated and interment was in the Sac red Heart cemetery. The pail bearers were Stanislaw Kreneski, Victor Brod- zianski, Satarmin Roman. Stanley Boaraski Ignatz Wiezorek and Adolf Waszkelewicz.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Dratha
John T. Roberts

John T. Roberts, formerly of this city, died at his home. 1221 Central avenue, Bridgeport, Saturday night. He was so years of age and is surviv- ed by two daughters. Miss Elsie and Miss Ruby Roberts of Bridgeport and one sister, Mrs. Arthur J. Bottom'ey of 54 Prospect street, this city The funeral arrangements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued today at the town clerks office: James A. Walsh of 46 Sexton street and Miss Mary Avery of 3O2 Elm street; Walter kleever of Dunel- len, N. J., and Miss Mabel Hender- slatt of Trenton, N. J.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
GET LOAD OF ALCOHOL.

Milford, Conn. Oct. 29.-A motor truck, 175 gallons of grain alcohol and Frank Mongo, driver, of New Ha- ven, were captured on the highway here early today.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
,JoI,u F. Strpheckcr

The funeral of John r. Strohecker of 3i Jubilee street was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at St. Johns German Lutheran church. Rev. M, w. Gaudian, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Tairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
BUSINESS CENTER RAZED
Five sloels in Hear ef Little Valley, \. ya Destroyed bs fiw Early Tosiay.

Little Valley. N, Yu Oct, ss'-five business block in the heart of Little Valleys business section were de- stroyed today by A fire. The south side of Railroad avenue. from Rock City street 10 the Grifith's block. was swept clean Of structures.
 All of the burned buildings were of frame construction. The flames were controlled when they reached brick buildings at either end of the burned area. The Masonic Temple. the Griffith's block and Bnrrill hotel. all brick structures, were not rerious- iy damaged. The loss Is sbo.ooo.
 Little Valley is the county seat or cattaraugus county. eight miles from Salamanca. Telephone cables were burned and communication was cut off.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
jfl1ttrralH
flames Dagata

The funeral of James Dagata was held from his late home, 1eS Lawlor street, this morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
CONGRESS GAN PARE
 TAXES, CAPPER SAYS
(continued from First Page)

 ing. Such bill would involve an eN- renditure of about S76,Ooo,o0o the first year. The Senator believes that with economics in governmental op- eration receipts will overba'ance eA- pcnditures in the next fiscal year by considerably more than that amount
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29

Ten million marks in Germany oday Yet it isn't worth one lone copper of Uncle Sams In Germany however It buys loaf of bread five cgarets box of matches With the fall of the mark the government is cutting down the size of the paper it's printed on
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
FATAL CAR CRASH ON
 HILL IN DAkIELSON
,eoa,iausa rem Iirsi Rsssl

Falls. E. | sad Joseph fHseieinei Of NiRehsndsn street, ProkideRee, Nhe eams eNeF the hit and sllempls sd "a Rsss Inc wreck were ihreNn enf when thSsF esr climbed bank and overturned. They were nal seFls e0slY huFt, it sss stated. The state police and e0FeReT had report thss the man fatally hurt sss named whsslwrighl sad that the ear vas the BropeFtY 0f N, ]. Perry, IT,, Of freSlz dsnes. hut this information sIas not eenaTmed, The initials .E, c, NJ were painted on the ear deer,
 Providence, Oct, ss.=Asrsden ], Perry, IT,, and King Collins injured when friehmend WheeisTisht wss fatally hurt en lark Lantern hill, killinsly. Coma early this mernihs are said not 10 be critically injured,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29

Turkey sent S4,959 pairs of slip pers to the United states last August.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29

TODAY'S TREASURY REPORT '. S. Trcasury-Balance s2SS,74S,66S.