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New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Iecticut. He said that last year he sent three representatives into various towns in Connecticut to compare the selling value. The proportion of as- sessed value ranged from 23 per cent to 90 per cent of the actual value as revealed by stamps on the deeds.
 He also said that last year $780, 000,000 in taxes was collected in this state. This included United States taxes, state taxes and local taxes.
 Showing the amount of money spent on highways each year, he said that in 1895 the highway department spent $2,000 on roads and in 1922, $7,120,- 900.
 Following the speech, an entertain ment was given by members of the grange. Several selections were rem dered by the Grange orchestra and two monologues were were given by Mrs. George Reed.
 State Overseer Minor Ives of Meri- den' was prevented from attending by the storm.
 The banquet was served after the entertainment.
 Return From Trip
 MT. and Mrs Rubin Neal Hadley of Berlin have returned from their we'd ding trip to Boston and will live in the house owned By George Prentice, north of. the Prentice home.
 Mrs. Hadley was formerly Miss Helen Esther Goodrich of Meriden, daughter of Mrs. Wilbur A. Arnold. They were married Saturday after noon at the home of the bride.
 Mir. Hadley is the son of Mrs Will liam Scott of Worthington Ridge and is employed by the Beaton-C Caldwell Co.,, of New Britain.
 Bowling League Notes
 The series of games of the Ken sington bowling league was continued asst evening at the Casino alleys, New Britain, the following teams winning: Foresters 2, against Baracas, l. Ber- in Construction, ?, against Eagles 1 {; 2, against American Legion. 1.
 The individual scores were:
 KENSINGTON LEAGUE.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

duetoF and composer win give a piano recital al IfoA's iheater, This will he the only appearance Of the aFlis, in the state Of Connecticut this seasoR, lie is coming under the auspices Of lhe New Britain Musical Club,
 The opportunity to hear iiaehmanr ineff, who ih considered the greatest pianist of the concert stage, will prob shly he seized immediately by New Rritainites, ss it is seldom that an aF- iist Of his ealibre appears here, lie is known to many photograph ownpfs as the greatest Of piano artists playing for Victor records,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
NO REMONSTRANCE
 ID BOND ISSUES
Worthinston Asks for .s70,0O0 and Kensington for $S0,000
BILLS ARE EXPECTED SOON
Grangcrs Celebrate 3Sth Anniversary May Dispose of Orchards-Web- ster Denies Being Sued-Mectings Today-Items of Interest.

Representatives of the Worthington Fire district and of the kensington fire district were given hearings at the capitol in Hartford yesterday be- fore the finance committee of the senate. There was no objection raised to the petitions and it is expected that the bills will be brought before the legislature at an early date.
 Tn Worthington district entered a request for a bond issue of $70,0O0 to cover cost of installation of water systems. The district was represent ed by Pardon c. Hickey, Frank l.. Wilcox, Francis Deming, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, E. R. Showalter and First Selectman George B. Carter.
 The Kensington district entered a request for the issuance of bonds amounting to $So,000 and also peti- tioned that a portion of the water taxes be abated, exempting those not served by water. r. l.. Norton, James J.. Fitzsimons and Charles F. Lewis appeared in the interests of this bill.
 Suit Is Settled.
 The suit of Napoleon Bernini of New Britain against Clifford E. Dodge of Berlin, teacher in the Junior High school, has been settled out of court. The sum to be recov- cred was $50. The plaintiff was req resented by Alfred F. Levitt of New Britain and the papers were served by Constable Frank Brown of Berlin.
 Webster Denies
 William H. Webster today denied that he is being sued for s2O0 by John Romanchik of Berlin because of the claim made by Romanchik that he had turned two sows over to Mir. Webster for care and that the latter sent them to the farm Of Frank Fur man of Newington, where they sick ened and died.
 Changers Celebrate
 Despite the storm last evening near ly 100 members and friends of the Berlin grange were present at the 3Sth anniversary exercises held at Grange hall. The main speaker of the evening, William H. Blodgett, tax gave some Interesting statistics regarding taxation in Con
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at the Cause and Remove It

Dr. Edwards Give Tablets, the sub- stitute for calon,el, act gently on the bowels and positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen fly but firmly on the bowels and liver. stimulating them to natural action, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous calomel does without any of the bad after effects.
 All the benefits of nasty. sickening, gripping cathartics are derived from Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets without griping, pain or any di-agreeable effects.
 Dr. F. NJ. Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint. with the attendant bad breath.
 Olive Tablets are purely a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color. Take one or two every night for week and note the effect. 15c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

The iEiR is planned hy the Polish government for the purpose af inc pressing upon American businessmen the present and future commercial possibilities 0f the new Republic of Poland. The lnitei States ehamt.er of Commerce has chartered the Gels 0nia for the iFlR, across, Mir, JohH- ston has been given certificate from Governor Charles A, Templfian, stat lag that he is lhe efflrial Fepresenia- tiae or the State Of Connecticut. on the trip,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
RED PEPPER HEAT
 ENDS RHEUMATISM

Rcd Pepper Rub takes the ouch from sore. stiff, aching joints. It can not hurt you, and it certainly stops that old rheumatism torture at once.
 When you arc suffering so you can hardly get around. just try Red Pep per Rub and you will haze the quick est relief known Nothing has such concentrated. penetrating heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you feel the tingling heat. Tn three minutes it warns the sore spot through and through. Pain and soreness are gone.
 Ask any good druggist for jar Of I,owIes Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to yet the genuine, with the names Rowles on each package.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
Clarion Club Play.


 Members of the Clarion club are working hard to make their latest dramatic attempt "A Poor Married Man. the biggest success in the clubs career. The play is by Walter Ben Hare, the author of many of the best amateur plays published, and is a rollicking farce comedy.
 Tickets may be secured from mem- bers of the club. Dancing will be en- joyed after the entertainment. A candy sale will be held in conjunction with the play and the entire proceeds vii go towards the parish house tEpiscopaD building fund to help pay for the Improvements to the new house.
 Legion Notes.
 Brock Barnes post American Le- zion, will form a bowling league next Friday evening. All members who wish to try for places on the team are asked to report to Manager Floyd kalish at the recreation center Friday evening. The attention of the mem- bers who were not present at the re gular meeting Monday evening is called to the adoption of the amend ment which was submitted by the bylaws committee.
 Epworth League.
 Many members of the Plain,ille En- worth league are planning to attend group rally to be heid in New Brit ain on Friday evening. These affairs are held once month
 Bowling Notes.
 The Dunbar team Of Bristol, one of
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
IIERNEY CADETS TO BE
 REORCANIZED BY "TABS"
Plan to Equip and Drill Body of Young committee Named
 to Assume Charge of Work.

\ movement is 10 be put on foot by the Y, N. T. 4. < B. society shortly for the reorganization of the Ticrney Cadets. junior organization which for several years boasted member ship Of some ah0 uniformed and well drilled boys. The cadets are spon- sored by tho Tabs" and financed by that society. The body will he conn posed of boys between the ages of 10 and i4 years. 10 be equipped as Il military company and so drilled.
 The following committee has been named by President F.. \. Callahan to reorganize the cadets: James ]. Degnan. Philip Duffy. r. scheyd. Charles Williams and Charles Rakow- ski.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
STOP COUGHING

Coughs cause feverish conditions, throat and lung strain and lead to pneumonia and serious sickness. The sooner you quit coughing the quicker you will feel better and have better nights rest. Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creo- sotcdl eases and soothes inflamed, raw throats, raises the phlegm without rack. removes the cause of the trouble. Be warned by the first. cough. Get q bottle of Leonnrdi's Cough Syrup tCreosoted) from your druggist Fine for coughs. colds. grippe, croup. whooping cough and bronchitis. Pleasant. safe and sure.
 Sold by City Drug Store.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

relief. And after two or three days you
 got over it. It took that time for the
 stomach to right itself naturally. But why
 go through such misery? If you chew one
 or two Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after eat
 ing you can have pie and cheese, dough- nuts. baked beans steak and fried onions, sausage and so for your three meals a day anl not have a sour stomach with gas. belching fullness. pressure and the misery that comes from acid stomach due to The reason is that these tab let's supply the stomach with an alkaline effect that nsutralizes the acid. hence the stomach beromes calm and sweet. IT you fear you are chronic dyspeptir and afraid to eat get s1 cent box Of stuart's uss- rtpsia Tablets sf any druggist and get back into your eating stride.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
Will speak Tomorrow.

VIII cpSdh IOiIOrfOW.
 k. A. Brooks of Karchi. India, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Epworth League of the kensington Methodist church tomorrow evening MT. Brooks has just recently come from India and win have some inter- esting experiences to relate to those present. The league has invited all interested, whether league members or not.
 T. \. B. Whist.
 The T. A. F. society of kensngton will hold another whist social at it's hall this evening. Prizes will be given to the winners. of gold pieces.
 Clears sidewalks. The tractor-snowplow of Leland W. Gwatkin vas out bright and early this morning clearing the snow from the Of the town. Muci ia or able comment was heard among the
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
RACHMANINOFF, GREATEST
 CONCERT PIANIST, COMING
New Britain Musical Club Will Present Artist at Fox's Thcater Recital
 March

Local music lovers arc contemplat- uled appearance of Sergei Rachman- inof in this city. Wednesday evening, March 17th the great pianist, con-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
Why Have a
 SourStomach
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets After Meals In-
 sure a Sweet stomach From All Dy speptic DiStresses.

You have, probably been through the eS- peiience when your stomach went sour and hlled with gas and nothing at hand to give
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Coal Situation is Still Acute-Fair Opens Tonisht-Storm Hampers Traffic-Notes.

Several cars of coal have been re- ceived at the local coal yards within the past few days, but the shortage here is being felt in all quarters. News emanating from the state police to the effect that the loaded freight cars are being moved came along as d wei come announcement to residents Of Southington, but up to the present time, no immediate relief has been noticed. It is next to impossible to get coal in larger quantities than two bags at time, and people are forced to cart the fuel themselves. Daily hun dreds can be seen clamoring at the offices in town for coal, but no one can get more than an allotted share, Conveyances of all kinds have been put into use in the crisis and it is hoped that the reports of coal on the way will be realized in short order
 The bazaar of the Immaculate Con- ception church will open this evening in the town hall and will run until Monday evening. The proceeds of the fair will go towards the finishing of the church. Vaudeville and dancing will be enjoyed each evening.
 Last nights storm. coming as it did when conditions were just begin 1 ming to be good here, threw transpor- tation and travel into chaos for time | last evening. Trolle years were thrown off schedule and much difficulty was experienced by autoists and teamsters in traversing the roads through the town.
 Word has been received here of the ! death in St. Francis hospita of Will liam Emmet, long resident of New Britain. Mir Emmet is the father of | Mrs Robert Simpson Of this town.
 
 Strictly fresh eggs Sic dozen dozen S1 .0n. Russell Bros--adyt
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
iample.ing Rnildlnz.

The new building al the corner af Whiting and West Main streets is afaFlng completion and the interior oi the twa stores which The building aiil contain Is being made ready for occupancy within the next two eF three weeks, The larger store Will he occupied bY Hutton < Jones. Inc, while the smaller store will be oeen- pied hy 4, ], iioFdeau's ionsaEial parlor, it is expected that work Of cutting sway the corner will beg,. as soon as weather conditions war rant il, and the erection of another store on the corner will be started without delay. The winter weather has been so unusual, that all esti- mates as 10 the time for finishing the entire operation, have been ahan- doned, and the weather is the only obstacle in the way Of the Norkmen engaged there.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Repairing leaky roofs with Horne hlende' Compound. 10 year guaran- tee. Particulars. call 65 or write P. o. Box 117. New Britain--advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
Drum Corps Bayaar.

 All roads will lead to Firemen's hall in Forestrille tomorrow evening al the opening of the grand bazaar of the Plainville Fife and Drum Corps, Preparations have been eom- nleted for the reception of big crowd Of first nishters. the booths have been erected. supplies have been received and the decorators have finished their work Of setting the hunting and other decorations in or. der. The programs for the enter. tainments have been selected and good vaudeville acts have becn on. sased. Various surrounding towns anu cities will have charge Of the three nights and word has been re- eeiNed that they will bring A large nsi'ing delegation with them. 'aneins. without any extra charge. VIII pe enjoyed each evening.
 Hoard of Relief
 ihe board of relief is In session to. iay m tho selectmcn's offices in tho Town hall boteweon tho hours Of so and o'clock. Tho next meeting will be held on Saturday. February 10.
 Advent Christian Church.
 Evangelist Glendenning spoke to a large audience last evening at tbn campaign in the Advent Christian | Christian church. He will sneak to- night on Are Men Possessed of Devils?" Meetings will be held every evening" this week with the ex. ception Of Saturday evening. Ser vices begin at 7:45 o'clock.
 Plain.ille Briefs.
 The Clarion club will meet this evening at o'clock.
 marriage license was issued yes- .erday at the office of the town clerk n New Britain to Harry P. Ellis of hi stown and Miss Marion Bigley of T Olive street, New Britain.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church will meet tomorrow Afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Frank Hohbeine. clerk in the post office, is ill at his home on Church treet.
 Sequassen lodge. l. 0. o. F., will meet tomorrow evening" in l. o. o. r. all.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Fresh eggs 5ic dozen. Russell Bros. --adNt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
CREAMERY COMPANY MAY QUIT BUSINESS Probability That Stockholders
 Will Move to Close up Its Affairs NO DIVIDENDS IN YEARS
'Gentiemen's Nisla" st Grange Meet. ing a Huge sueeess-I.arge Attend- anee at Recreation cenier-t larion Club t'lay-Items of inicrssi.

The annual meeting of the stock holders Of the rlainViile Creamery Co, will be held the last week Of this month. As the date for inc meeting grows near, several of the stock holders have expressed themselves as heinz in favor of closing oul the business,
 According 10 their statements. no dividends have been paid in several years and no prospects are being held out that any will be declared in inc future. They are Of the opinion that the property could now be sold tor more than the entire capital stock of tho company and they believe that should this move be decided on. it would be fair for The stockholders. They state that should the property bc sold full value Of s25 par for their stock would be realized and they arc preparing 10 voice their opinions at the coming meeting.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Strictly fresh eggs Sic dozen, 2 dozen s1.0o. Russell Bros.--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

the best aggregation af h0sleFs about these parts, wili roll ssaiRss thf fsmea team sl the Ideal alleys this sFsnlng he ioesi bowlsTs expect 70 Pail ass Aith siei0Fy.
 h, 0f N, Aaies.
 Al Knights 0f Washington are asked te attend the meeting tonight ai o'clock, A delegation Nili he present from New Britain 70 explain the arrangements shieh have been made for the annual convention on Mashing's birthday,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
successful Entertainment.

Tho male members Of plainville Grange, who participated in the en- tcrtainmcnt in observance Of Gen tlcmen's Night al the meeting last evening. gave the women high mark to strive for when they have the opportunity Of entertaining tho men in the future. The men pro- duced some stunts last evening that furnished A great deal of fun, and the entire affair was voted a huge success by those who attended. Final reports of the committee in charge Of the entertainment given at ths Community theater for the benefit of the Visiting Nurses association, were made.
 Alleys Are Opened.
 steady stream of visitors passed through the finished parts of the Plainville Recreation Center last eve ming at the opening of the bowling alleys, and excellent exhibitions of fancy bowling were furnished by visit irg delegations. Two teams of wom- en proved 10 be the greatest attrar- ton. The New Britain aggregation | took three straight games from the Bristol team. The scores are:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
Risino to a Question.

The meeting for the discussion of
women's rights and wrongs had
gone cheerily along its way to a sue
cessful conclusion. Votes of thanks
had been proposed by everybody TO
everybody else and at last "Mr. Chair
man. arose to ask If anybody in tina
audience would like to put any ques-
tons.
ASK any questions you like" she
announced, land l shall be only 100
glad to answer them"
There was silence for a moment
and the chairman was preparing to
leave the platform when a smartly-
dressed woman arose at the back of
the fall. q
81 should like to put a question:"
she said.
Certainly !" answered the chairman.
"What is itT'
q" should like to know, Mrs.
Chairman, where you gor that beauti-
full silk from which your dress is
made?"-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
"Poor as Job's Turkey

"As Door as Jobs turkey" a smile
often used to indicate extreme poverty,
has reference to the deplorable state to
which Job was reduced when delivered
nv God into the hands of Satan. Jobs
turkey" according TO the popular no
tion. had only one feather in its tail,
and had to lean against the fence to
gobbIe. The originator of the saying
apparently did not realize 1t would
have peer impossible for Job to pos
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
SHORT SQUIBS

The worlds largest bomb weighs two
tons
A dime bank has been started in the
back cover of a savings bank book.
The ancient Hindoos excelled in sur
gerry, their cataract operation still be-
ing used.
According to ancient superstition, il
is unlucky for a bride to choose brides
maids who are not younger than her
self.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
ESTIMATING Him.

"Tell me, Major" questioned a re-
porter, what is your opinion of Semi
tor CapperT
"Well,-er-h'm =" returned Major
Ira X. Widenfuler, chief inspector OF
speedometers, "while | believe he isn't
much in some respects, l am of the
opinion that he is u good deal more in
some Others"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21

Concrete will set satisfactorily under
water.
A halibut taken in Alaska in 1906
weighed 365 pounds.
The occupation of West Point as "A
military post took place January 20.
1778.
The Roman catacombs are $50 miles
In extent, and it is estimated that
something like 100000 dead are in
tered there.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21

Named after the first lady Of the
hand, the loveliest bloom on display
at the chrysanthemum show in the
greenhouses of the. Department of Ag-
riculture in Washington Is "Gracc
Coolidge" and is being viewed by hun
dreds of persons daily. The bloom
is an especially large one of creamy
white.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21

sess a turkey, since that bird Is a ma
tive of America, suggests the Detroit
News. Thomas Chandler Halliburton
of Nova Scotia, who used the pseudo
nym of "Sam Slick" and wrote about
the doings of samuel Slick of Slick
ville," refers to Jobs turkey" in some
of his writings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
Iondon,s Underground Rivers.

London has several underground riv-
ers, one Of them being known as the
Tigris. This is supposed to have been
a ditch, widened by Canute, to enable
the Danish vessels to sail round the
Notifications of the Thames.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21

Mrs. Charles A. Robinson, senior ma
tlonal vice commander Of the Women's
Relief corps, National Disabled Sol
diers' league, Washington, D: c., known
as the Flag Lady," photographed on
her return from a tour of Europe. She
was received by the queen of Belgium,
to whom she presented a silk flag.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
Kiwi's Laying Powers,

In proportion to its size, the New
Zealand kiwi lays the largest egg of
any bird in the world a female twen-
ty-fye inches in length produces an
egg five inches long and three inches
hroah
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-21
You Said I'll

Another product that has never been
given its rightful share of press agent
ing anG glory is apple butter.-Wabash
Times-Stat.