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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-16
First Contest
Ruddy Shines

'lrf~T
Bill Ruddy. newly acquired short
stop. gave a brilliant exhibition yes
terday In the field and at bat. In the
hrst inning he Just missed q fast
double play when Burke dropped
checked a Bronxdale rally with a
double killing. He made two hits
and as many runs. the last counter
deciding the engagement.
The visitors failed. to get q man
around In their half of the first and
in the locals half. Ruddy singled to
right and went to third on Pfeiffer's
sacrifice. no one covering third. He
scored as McEnroe was being thrown
out. 49,
y Bronxdale did their only scoring in
the second. Rieber dropped a Texas
Lacquer In left and Viox was cred
.ited with hit on ball that spun
IN front OF the pitcher. Harer hit
one to right and II the diamond was
in proper condition, q catch could
have been made. As 1t was. the
ball hit the fence and the bases
were loaded. Ackerman walked,
forcing in a run and Ruddy erred on
Heidfs grounder. allowing two more
runs to 20 over. With two out and
/. wv I'll 4&<4S Qih- btiC boesoAs oeIAAAAh 80
3 tried to get runner at second and
threw into center field. sending over
the fourth run.
For the balance Of the game the
GVisitors were helpless before Rogers.
Deollecting only three hits in the re-
manning innings. one rolling past
the box and another being f1elded
slowly.
BY clouting out his first home run
In the third inning. Rogers cut the
visitors lead to two runs and then
( the locals were idle until the eighth.
Miller's backhand catch of Flynn's
drive to center in the seventh was
the fieldinf gem. There were~ three
players injured in this engagement.
the visitors left fielder twice having
TO leave the game. the last time the
visitors first sacker and Burke.
The three local outfielders did not
receive chance yesterday and the
local team succeeded in getting only
three men to first In the first six
innings and two of these scored.
Charley Kocheck played at first
base for Fred "Dopey" Smith and
performed well, and Bill Flynn was
In right In place of Tom McAuliffe.
A week from Tuesday, the Royal
Colored Giants will oppose the AM
boys in the first twilight encounter
Of the season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-16
WALT ROGERS STARS
AS LOCAL BALL team
DOWNS STRONG RIVAL

Circuit clouts by Sam Galinkin
End Walter Rogers in rapid success
Mon In the last half of the eighth
inning In the contest on tho local
diamond yesterday afternoon. were
mainly responsible for the Ga VIC
tory registered by the Perth AM.
boys IL. their return go with the
Bronxdale Giants. OF New York. The
tilt was played on the Raritan Cop
per works field.
Rogers. "A product of South Am
boy. was the all-around star Of the
encounter. He allowed the Bronx
dales seven scattered hits. famed
fourteen batters. the side in the Sec
ond and fourth. and walked three.
At the bat he connected for two
circuit clotts in three times up, one
over the right field fence and the
other over the left fielder's. head.
First Contest
rhe battle yesterday was practic-
ally the same as the initial encoun-
ter. honors in which were carried or
{ by the invaders to the tune of a
7-6 score.
Jack Alderman. curve ball hound,
occunied the hill again yesterday
and pitched well up to the eighth in.
ming when he was hammered for two
homers. two singles. a sacrifice hit
ana d sacrifice fly. for a total OF four
runs Prior to that inning only three
/. hits were collected from his OFFER
ngs. In the first game the sixteen
hits credited to the locals were well
scattered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-16

The failure Of Harry willis, col
ored heavyweight, to knock out
BARLEY Madden last Monday night
has upset the summer plans for the
heavyweight division,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-16

Ty Cobb and his Detroit Tigers
are out to win in the American
league race this campaign, Judging
the intense rivalry between the Yam
KEGS and the Tigers.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Christmas tree has been placed in the hall.
 |. Will Bowl Tonight
 The Artists club and the Baracas, two of the teams of the Kensington bowling league, will meet tonight at the Casino alleys New Britain. These teams entered the league later than the others and the purpose of the match tonight Is to make even the number of games played by the teams.
 Items of Interest
 MT. and Mrs. A. F. Earl of San Diego. California. are visiting Mrs. Earl's parents, MT. and Mrs. s. Ben- son.
 The debate, held last evening by the Mems Lyceum of the Kenslng- ton Congregational church, was largely attended and proved to be exceptionally interesting.
 The weekly whist of the T. A. B. society of kensington will be held tomorrow night at the hall. East Berlin Items.
 The regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held at their hall this evening
 William Elton of Boston, Mass, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Lawrence, at her home on Main street.
 The ladies of St. Gabriel's church will hold their bazaar, entertainment and dance at the Athletic hall this evening at 8 o'clock. The following ladies will have charge Of the diff ferent booths: Domestic, Mrs. F. D. Rich; grab bag. Miss MinBie Kahms; candy, Miss Dorothy Rich, and lunch room Mrs. Arthur Lawrence. The entertainment program Is as follows: First part, selections by boy choir from St. Marks church in New Brit ain; baritone solos, tenor solos and carols by the boy soprano: Second part, songs No Sir" and Billy Boy" by Miss Nedra Lawrence and George DeMore. Jr., a sketch Acourtin'," by Miss Dorothy Sugenhime and Carl Lund and Leslie Bailey; select ed songs by the Hickory Nut quartet of Beckley, song My Grandma's Ad- vice" by Miss Neda Lawrence. and male quartet. composed of James McPherson, Marvin Hazelwood, Frank Oderman and Francis Cobey.
 The local members Of the Girl Scouts will attend a meeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday after noon.
 A large number attended the last whist social given by the ladies of the Sacred Heart church last evening and the following were awarded the prizes: Ladies first, Miss Antoinette Cote; second. Mrs John Frank. Gentemen's first, James Holigan, and second, Frank Pierpont of Kens- ! ington.
 The entertainment program at the weekly meeting of the Community club Wednesday evening will be in charge of M. Sugerhime. 1 Don't forget the Billy and Toddy dance. Wednesday evening.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
FUSSERS' PARADISE
This Is Title Given University on Wisconsin By Some And Dean
 There Wants Chance in Customs.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 16.-scott H. Goodnight, dean of men at the uni- versity of Wisconsin yesterday criti. cized the students for spending $lOO,O0O a year for dancing and cXhorted them to eradicate Wiscor- sins reputation as a "Fussers Para disc"
 "A tradition is being established outside of Wisconsin among alumni and other institutions of the Big Ten that we are & bunch of cake eaters" he told the sophomore coun. cil.
 Doesn't our record of parties and dances go to substantiate this tra- dition?
 There are 30 fraternities and sororities on the campus that put on a dance or party on an average of once a month. There are 10 fra. ternities that have an average of two dances a month and one that has an average of three"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
SOU7HINGT0N NEVIS

Fines totalling t1,06425. with costs, were paid in the town court here yesterday as a result of the series of raids conducted Saturday night by County Detective Edward J. Hickey. Mrs. Sophie Barzellski of Liberty street, charged with keep ing liquor with intent to sell and reputation, was fined s200 and costs amounting to $2953S and sentenced to 10 days in jail by Judge Fitzpat- rick, the jail term to begin on Jan- uary 2. Daniel J. Danaher Of Meri- dent represented her and pleaded for leniency, saying that she was the widowed mother of three children.
 Antonio TavalazZi of Liberty street entered a plea of nolo contendere to the charge of keeping liquor with in- tent to sell. He was represented by M. Wilder. Judge Fitzpatrick fined Tavalazzi s250 and costs amounting to s34335 and sentenced to GO days in jail. commencing on January 2. He was allowed out under bonds of s1,500 while Mrs. Barzellski was given the same privilege under s1,- 900 bonds.
 Hugo Montana and James Hart ford, charged with conducting gambling establishment in the W.T. cox block. were fined s100 each and costs of $108S5 apiece. Eleven of the dozen frequenters arrested were given a uniform fine of s10 and costs totalling s1SS5. The twelfth. who gave the name of Charles Smith, failed to appear and forfeited his $50 bond. Most of these frequenters gave fictitious names. which caused much laughter in the court room. The one who did not appear is known to be a prominent business man.
 Detective Hickey's services cost the town $40, and the fines taken in yesterday raised the amount in the town court treasury by more than $500.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
NOTICE

To those of KensiDgton who would have fire protection in their homes, we would recommend an cxtinguIsher of the Fyr'Fyter type. This extinguisher is recommended by Chief Noble and has recently been tested at a fire in New Britain and is being installed on the Chiefs car.
 Some of Its features:
 Non-freeze at 42 degrees below zero.
 Not injurious to face, hands, clothing fabrics or furniture. Easy 10 operate. continuous flow, comes in three sizes, and can be obtained through the kensington Fire Com mittee at cost.
 JAMES B. ELLSWORTH,
 EDWARD MCCORMICK.
 L. R. GOODRICH. Remington Fire District Committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
Funeral of Arthur Gnnin


 The funeral of Arthur Griffin. who died at his home on Wolcott street yesterday. was held at the un- dertaking parlors of James J. Dunn this morning. A high mass Of re- quiem was celebrated at St. Joseph's church at 8 o'elocS by the Rev. Thomas F. Lynch. Burial was in the St. Thomas cemetery.
 Given Heavy Fine
 Joseph Oczykoski, whose contin- ued case for violation of the liquor laws came before Judge Donovan in the city court this morning. was fn- ed $2O0 and costs and was given . suspended sentence of one year fo the Norwich state farm. In the city court yesterday when the case was called for trial \ was found that Oczykosh was in no condition 10 be tried.
 Vital Statistics
 Thore were 37 births, 23 marriages and IT deaths in this city during the month of November, according Co compilation of vital statistics at the office Of the city clerk. The num- Der Of births was much below nor nal, the nolplal number being about 60 a mont. .i this city
 Scicheprey Post To Elect
 Election of officers will take place at the meeting of Seicheprey post, American Legion. in American Le- zion hall this evening at S:15. The officers elected will be installed at a meeting of the post to be held on January 6.
 Park Board Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the board of park commissioners will he held in the council chamber of the city hall on Thursday evening at o'clock. Several important plans concerning the parks will be acted upon.
 Funeral of Thomas B. Poland
 The funeral of Thomas Bradford Poland 64, who died at his home on West street on Sunday after a short illness, was held at his home this afternoon at ? o'clock. Rev. William B. West of the Prospect Methodist church officiated and burial was in West cemetery. Mir. Poland leaves his wife and four children, Thomas c. Poland, Willard A. Poland end Gladys B. Poland of this city and Mrs, F. R. Thompson of Port Clyde. Maine.
 Bristol Briefs
 Reports from St Francis hospital indicate that Councilman James L. Murray is recovering slowly from the effects of the fall. which he suf- fered at his home on stearns street on Saturday morning. The shock paralyzed his nerve centers 90 that he has been fin a helpless condition since the accident.
 Miss Beryl Stodden of the yohn J. Jennings school faculty is Ill with grip at her home on stearns street.
 Officer John Blast has resumed his duties as patrolman after an ill., ness of several weeks
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
VETERAN OF CIVIL
 VAR PASSES AWAY Andrew Cochran of Berlin, 76 Years Old, Claimed by Death PAINTER BY OCCUPATION
Voting Light In Town of Berlin KcnsingtOn Church Budget Nearly Realizcd-Children to Present En- tertainmcnt-Othcr Items.

Andrew Cochran. 76 years of age, veteran of the Civil war, died at lis home in Berlin this morning. MT. Cochran, one of Berlin's well known citizens, had beon in poor health for about week.
 He was born in Meriden January 10, 1S4S, the son of William and Nancy Cochran. His early life was spent in Meriden and when the War Of the Rebellion broke out he en- listed with the Eighth Connecticut Volunteers and served for three years. He took part in the engage ment at Bull Run and many Of the other important battles of that war. He was not q member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 Mr. Cochran was a painter by trade and worked in Meriden and later in Durham, where he lived for about 70 years. He was married and had two sons. He came 10 Ser lin about seven years ago and took up his residence here, retiring from his business some time ago. He lived in the Elisha Clark house.
 Besides his wife, two sons, Wil- liam and Charles survive him. one living in South Dakota and the other in Kentucky. Three brothers are also living. George of Berlin, John of Higganum and Charles of St. Petersburg, Florida; and one sister Mrs. Sarah Lawrence of lllion, N. Y. Funeral arrangements are in- complete.
 Budget Nearly Realized
 The budget for the coming year prepared by the Kensington Congre- gational church, has been nearly realized as q result Of the Every Member canvass conducted on Sun day, the returns to date showing a sum of $2,522.S0 the total amount to be raised being s2,660.
 It is expected that the budget will be met, since there are several peo- pIe from out of town who have not been heard from and other returns are not entirely in, owing to the fact that some people were not at home when the solicitors called on them.
 A church supper will be held Fri
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

town committees have forces out working today to get out as heavy q vote as possible and both predict that about 600 votes will bo cast In the entire day, This Is a good com, parison with tho other towns and cities throughout this section of the state. Little interest Is being shown in the election.
 Reported Improved
 The condition of Giles Buell. who has been seriously i'll In the Peter Bent Brigham hospital in Boston. is very much improved according 10 latest reports from the institution. He underwent serious operation there and for q time his condition was dubious. His many friends here will be glad to know that he is im- proving.
 Writing To santa Claus
 Santa Claus is getting his usual batch of mail from Plainville as the following will show. They are ad- dressed to Santa Claus, North Pole, America.
 Dear Santa Claus:--
 "Just a few lines to let you know that l would like baby doll, dolly's trunk. doll carriage, dolly's bassin- cite, toy wicker furniture set Don't forget. l thank you dear Santa Claus"
 Another writing to Santa reminds him who she lives next to and her letter Is as follows:
 Just a few lines to let you know that l would like a baby doll and a doll carriage, bed. l thank you very much Dear Santa Claus. Don't forget"
 Another little girl wants "a toy wicker furniture set, dolly's bassin- cite, dolly's carriage, dolly's trunk, baby doll" and postscript states and a box of candy"
 Another little girl doesn't want much. She writes:
 Just a few lines to let you no. That would like perfume, pencil, pen and a pencil box and a piano and a photograph would like a 20 in. doll mama she cries and a carriage and box of candys."
 The post office department will deliver all these letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole.
 Bowling Notes
 The Standard Steel & Bearings Inc, bowling league held its weekly session last evening on the Recrea' ton alleys with the following scores; Inspections
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
CALL FIRMS FRAUDULENT

The post office has received noti- flcation that the Nile Art Co. of Fort Wayne, Ind. and the Fashion Embroiderles of Lima, O., have been declared fraudulent and mail ad- dressed to these concerns Is ordered returned. The firms claimed to sup- ply work for women to do at home.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
CHRISTMAS TREE
 FOR YOUNGSTERS
Children Of Parish to Be Enter tained by Santa Claus Sunday
FORGED TO KILL DOG
Christmas Night Tor Grange CbiI- dren - Annual Social Tomorrow Night - Martha Rebckah Lodge Elects--Light Vote Being Cast.

The Ladies' Altar society of the church of Our Lady of Mercy has arranged with Santa Claus for his annual visit to the children of the parish in the basement of the church next Sunday afternoon at o'clock. A Christmas tree will be there with all the trimmings and Santa has promised to descend the chimney to greet the boys and girls who will be there. Each one will receive a gift and there will be plenty of good things to eat.
 It Is expected that upwards of 250 children will be entertained and Christmas program Of carols and other singing will be indulged in. The children of the parish are invit- ed to take part and they are warned that this will be the only opportun- fly for Santa Claus 10 come this year as he will be busy from now to Christmas Day. Mothers are asked to see that their children attend the celebration.
 Forced to Kill Dog
 Dog Warden Philip Marino was called to Johnson's Station in Noun tain View, Sunday, to attend to a dog which had been hit by trolley car. The dog had on collar but no license tag. The warden found that 1t was 50 badly injured that 1t had to be put out of misery.
 Officer Marino also has in the pound a small female collie puppy which the owner may have by call. ing for 1t.
 Grange Christmas Night
 Plainville Grange will entertain the children of the members in Grange hall tonight at a Christmas party. Although there will be nc Christmas tree, Santa Claus will come down the chimney and will distribute gifts to all the children present. The committee in charge heard from Santa only today and he has promised to be on hand. He says he is busy, but that win not stop him from coming here tonight All children of the Grange members are invited and 1t is expected that there will be large crowd on hand A program will be presented by the children.
 Annual Social Tomorrow
 Pythian Temple, No. 29, Pythiar Sisters, will hold the annual socia and card party In Odd Fellows hal tomorrow night. This will be tht fourth social to be carried out thi. season and tomorrow nights affair will be the best ever carried out. A large attendance of members and their friends is assured.
 Martha Rebekah Elects
 Martha Rebekah lodge, I. o. O. r. held regular meeting last evening In Odd Fellows hall on West Main street and officers for the coming year were elected. The roll call, a social and refreshments constituted the program for the evening. 4 large attendance was present and 6 pleasant evening was spent. The Of. ficerswill be installed on the first Monday in January by the district deputy from Bristol and plans fcl this affair will be made in the neal future.
 Very Light Vote
 Inquiries at the town hall. tho polling place, elicited the informa' ton that the vote today for senator is very light. At 12 o'clock this noon, there had voted only 25O per sons in the town. This is out of 8 total of 1.644 electors in Plainville Both the republican and democratic
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Tn winter, in parts of Europe, snow is packed in pits, covered with earth and sold as ice during the following summer.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
office and they may have their cards
 plaInyllle Briefs

office and they may have their cards.
 Plainyine Briefs
 A daughter has heen born to MT, and Mrs, sidney Hemingway of Guiltord They are former resi- dents of PlainVille.
 Mrs Maud Welch IS spending the winter in Belleair, Florida.
 Cards are being received from William Warhed in Sarasota, Fla.
 Christy Gnazzo of Plainvile has taken position in New York city according to word received by his family.
 Miss Ethel Teachmun has return ed to her home on Broad street after a months stay in White Plains, N. Y.
 The meetings Of the w. c. T. U. will be discontinued until Tuesday. January 6.
 The two year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Merton J, Lamb of Red Stone Hill who has been seriously III for the past few days is reported to be slightly improved,
 Miss Barbara Morse, daughter Of MT. and Mrs, c. J. Morse of Broad street.. Is confined to her home with illness.
 The Hartford Praying Band will hold meeting in the A. M. F. Zion church tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Sam Sweig Of Plainville, through George W, Klett, has sued Kalman Roth of southington for $500 dam ages. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- wiz has served the writ, which is returnable In the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of January.
 Best line of Xmas gifts at I. J. Birnbaum's-Advt. Buy your toys at the PlainvilIe Engineering and Supply Co. A com plete line.--advt.
 For rent-Five rooms. downstairs, 10 minutes by trolley from PlainviIle center, opposite Queen street school. Garage and Improvements. Inquire evenings, N. c. Bristol, r Whiting street, upstairs -advt.
 Beautiful Art Calendars with every purchase at I. J. Birnhaum's-advt.
 For rent-Small house on Peace Court, Plainville. Inquire at III West Main street.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
Mrs, LOttie Elliot

MrS. DOttlc ElliOt
 The funeral of Mrs. Lottie Elliot who died Sunday at the state hos pital in Middletown. was held this afternoon at o'clock at the institu ton and burial was in Middletown.
 Leave For Florida
 c. c. Woodford and family will leave tonight for Mount Dora, Flo- rida. where they will spend the re- mainder of the winter They ex- pect to be gone until the middle of next April.
 Foreign Postal Cards
 Plainville people are warned that postal cards 10 foreign countries re- quire two cents stamps and a num- Der Of cards are being held in the post office because ot lack of post age. Anyone who has sent postals to foreign countries with only one cent stamp on them are asked 10 call at the information desk in the post
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

John Brennan. 46, former resi- dent of this town. died in Hartford yesterday. He leaves three broth- CTS. Thomas, Joseph and James Brennan, and sister. Miss Mary Brennan, all of this town. Funeral services will be held from his home on Hobart street and at St. Thomas church at g o'clock tomorrow morn ing. Interment will be in St. Thomas cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Party leaders were working hard today to get out the vote, hut their efforts were not expected to bring out more than 50 per cent.
 Joseph H. cridley of Queen street Southtngton. had his hand badly mangled yesterday while working a corn husker, his glove becoming caught in the machine and drawing his right hand into the gears. The two middle fingers were amrutated at the first joint at the New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

day night at 6;30 o'clock, when the complete report of the canvass will be read.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

For rent-Five rooms, downstairs, 10 minutes by trolley from Plainvile center, opposite Queen street school. Garage and Improvements. Inquire evenings, N. c. Bristol, 77 Whiting street, upstairs --advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Beautiful Art Calendars with every purchase at I. J. Birnhaum's-advt.
 For rent-small house on Peace Court, Plainville. Inquire at III West Main street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Buy your toys at the PlainvilIe Engineering and Supply Co. A com- plete line.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Best line of Xmas gifts at I. J. Birnbaum's-Advt.