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New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
PUBLIC RESPONDS
 ID SANTA LETTERS
Little Hearts Gladdened by
 Generosity Of Herald Readers

The heart of New Britain which beats in sympathy and good will to all men, continues to run true 10 form as letters from children to santa Claus arrive at the Herald of fec nearly every day stating that be- cause Father is sick" or We have no iathcr,' that visit from the pa iron saint of the Yulctide season Is not expected this year. As rapidly as these letters are printed some person comes in and says, "Ill take care of that family"
 Friday the Herald published let ter from little girl whose mother takes in washing to support large family. A Shuttle Meadow avenue woman tclcphoncd that she would sec that they got Christmas din- ncr. A little girl who intimated that she and her brothers would not get any toys will have her heart glad dcncd, because James T. O'Connor l'tN tilN l'NNNI anu ti hbAt hllINNH ct the Herald office saying, Gall these kids in and give them th' "r, loscd check with my CompIim The check for $5 was deposited in the bank and brand new five dollar Lill vas placed in the hands of the oldest girl this afternoon.
 A letter arrived Saturday after noon. Before there was chance to publish it Mrs. Collier of Garden street and Mrs, Pankonin of Shuttle Meadow avenue announced that they were ready to take care of a needy family each. and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Johnson of Buell street dropped into the Herald 6ffice and left q five dollar bill.
 Boys Gives 150 Pennies
 A hoy about three years old step ped up 10 a Salvation Army Santa Claus on the street and pulling little lag out of his pocket poured 150 pennies into the kettle When asked why he did this he said his mother had taught him that if he saved his pennies 10 make poor girls and boys happy on Christmas, Santa Claus would be good 10 him. He was assured hfs mother mad told him the truth and his Christmas undoubted- ly will be as happy or happier than
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
Singing of the carols was eycca1.

Singing of the carols was eNcca1- ing affective and artistic. The LuI'a- lg and Coventry carols, done with the addition of strings, the parts be- ing especially constructed ny the able pen of Mr. Hart, were deeply i'm rrossive. The carol, Behold That Star based on traditional negro melo- dies and in its contrapuntal devices closely following the methods of col ored singers, injected a bit of hu- nor into the observance, for hardly anyone could keep from smiling at the harmonic and dccjamatory drol- leries. There is no question but that this negro harmonic dialect is dis tinctive. so much so that Dvorak wrote his most famous symphony based on such southern tunes.
 The other carols, those by Sullivan and Neidlinger. are among The most widely dispersed in the Christmas music repertory and were beautifully sung.
 The trio-with the same perform CTS as constitute the widely known Mendelssohn trio of this city, with organ substituted for piano-gayr lts customary soulful performance. The brace of these opening numbers were artistically given and all were appro- priate to the occasion. The noted Bruch number was played with a happy regard for all detail and made it's customary emotional appeal
 The two violin solos by Nr. An derson were exquisite contributions, and the violin obigato--to soprano solo added much in interest. Mr. Schauffler yielded an attractive trend of enhanced beauty to the Contrajto solo.
 All singers appeared to be in fine voice and eager to express the joyous
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
those he has helped.

those he has helped.
 A form of the typical letter which Is received al this time of tho year is the following, address to Santa Claus: Dear Friend. Do you sopose you could help a poor family with a Christmas dinnee and a few toys as there farther has been sick for the last month and there are 4 small children there are boy ? girls VT ' VT year ? old see what you could do to help them"
 Farther down the letter gives tho address and the names of the chll' dren and says, "rhe to middle ones arc in need of shoes there sizes are II and F."
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
WIN PRIZES FOR
 LIGHTING ESSAYS
Results in New Britain and
 SOuthin5tOn Announced

The award for the best essays sub- miurd in the home lighting contest for the New Britain division have been announced by the judges.
 The winners will be entitled to go any local merchant and obtain mer- chandise the value of which is equal to their award, The list of prize winners follows:
 High SChoOl-Boys.
 lst prize. $15-Robcrt Vincent Young, Senior High, rating 90ls. End prize. $5O-- Paul kleist, Sen for High, rating 90.
 Srd prize. $%0-L. Donald Turner, Junior High, rating S9ls,
 4th prize $9O-lIyman Harry Melt ger, Elihu Burritt, rating So.
 6th prize, $15-Harry s. Miller, senior High, rating SS.
 9th prize, s10-Wnliam Samuel fallon, Senior High, rating S6l2.
 High SChoOl-Girls.
 1st prize, $75-Sarah Yagoobian, Senior High, rating 95.
 @nl prize, s50-Elizabcth L. Fox, Senior High, rating ST.
 3rd priEc, s30---MiIlie Hamisevich, Elihn Burritt, rating SGis.
 4th prize $2o-Mary Andrews, Eli hu Burritt, rating S5.
 Eth prize $l5-Amy Florence Carl son, Senior High, rating S4ls.
 9th prize. s1O-Marjorle Isabel Rutland High school, P)ainville, rat ing, S4.
 Grammar School-Boys.
 1st prize, s5O-Harvey Lewis Woodruff, Warrington, Berlin, rat ing 92.
 End prize, S35-Jamcs Joseph Far rel St Mary's, rating S4.
 $rd prize, $15-Walter Edmond JoSke, Warrington, Berlin. rating, So.
 Grammar School-GirIs.
 1St prize s50-Gladys Edith Broadwoll, Grammar, Plainvillo, rat ing, 95l9.
 2nd prize. s85-Josorhlno Julian. WOrthington, Berlin, rating. S91a. 2rd prize. $15-Ruth H. Brunclr. Richard Hubbard, East Berlin, rat ing. So.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
Grammar School Girls

The first feminine chess tourna- ment was held m France.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22

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New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
YULETIDF VESFER
 MUSIC PLEASE
Annual Event Given at Center
 Congregational Cll.oh

The annual Christmas yrspor mu tcale at the Center CorgrrEatoua church yesterday afternoon was event of outstanding muslca. sign iicaucc. utilizing the efforts of Il. olos singers and 'Nrrc instrument. Is in d program ot yn,ou5e music
 The music was under the dln on of Theron Wolcou Hart or4.
 {, who a'sJ wrote ohIEu'os ?.
 uugrt instruments t7 arcomra, Jro,a,
 Thosr taking part were. Mrs. owar1 Ellsworth Horton, soprauo. lrs. MerNu II. TWte couJralto. 'hprrs J. Suhm1n tenor. and Ar hur F.. Howard, baritone, 'ormtug the regular >a.a' quartet of th, aHurch; Miss NuIon I:oah. suprauo. who a~~.stcj ter choir; FIorh~t F. Anderson, ''. lust uuI Henry C Schauffcr. 'c,. ,~t.
 The program WIS.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
Miss N1gncll Delights
 With Harp Selections

Miss May Magnrn, harpist, for myrly of this ety. but now living in hartford. earn harp selections at he Trinity Methodist church last ght greatly 10 the satisfaction and
 asurn ot her auditors.
 Miss Magnet. is one of the most
 .ntrd harp players in Counrctjcut .I milrWoI To her friends her, s'erdpy that she has grown rr. .lrEab,y in technique and musical ntrrsronIiug within recent years I.r music WAS of that bcautcous nuNjrn, qualify associated with her WStTumru'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22

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New Britain herald., 1924-12-22

All singers appeared to be in fine voice and eager to express the joyous
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
CHRISTMAS T.XERCIST,s

Special Christmas exercises will he held at St, Johns German Luth- ran church, beginning with an Eng list service at 3 q, m, a German service at ln.f5 a. ma with special music At 2-3o ?. u. thore will bc , >'rcjScs ny the primary department Of tn" Sunday school and at : ?. m. hy the junior and senior depart norts,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
uIetldo to tho bcst ad,antoge,

yuletide to the best advantage.
 Mir, Hart rAtrmpprlzrd fetching piece on the organ, based on the i'm mortal tune. silent Night and then 'losed with d crashing roll of organ ,one such as Handed mado possible in opening the great Halclu1ah chorus.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
';qht Change in Cost
 Of Turkeys for Holiday

Local dealers look for little if any .anre in the price of Christmas 1krys from the ThanksgiNng price, There might be an increase of one or lNO CruiS.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22

The winners in the southington division are as follows;
 High school Boys
 First prize. S25 gold watch, Clar- ence Blatchley Wooding, rating 94h. Second prize, $15 kodak camera, James George McHugh, 7Sls. Third prize. Sl0 pen and pencil, Nelson Walkley Broemel. 67,
 High school Girls
 First prize, $25 gold watch, Dor othy Curtiss, 9S Second prize, sl5 kodak camera, Vera k. Bassett, ST. Third prize, SlO silk umbrella, Agnes L. Ralston, 75.
 Grammar School Boys
 First prize. S95 gold watch, Don aid Clark, Lincoln school, S2. Sec ond prize, SIS kodak camera. Ed ward Conrad Ely Huntsville school, GA. Third prize, s1O pen and pencil set. Alfred K, Buchanan, Lincoln school, ca,
 Grammar School Girls
 First prize, S25 gold watch, Mar fen Anna White, Huntsville school. @G. Second prize, Sl5 kodak cam era, Helen R, Upson, Lincoln school, %, Third prize, slO pen and pen cil set Dorothy Emma Johnson, Lincoln school, S5.
 The judges committee was com posed of Miss Mary Curtin. Mrs. Amy C. Gulford Max J. unkelbach and Donald Gaffnoy. The prize commit tee was composed of Miss s. Helen Phillips, Fred Rackiffe and A. w. Borg.
 The essays of the winners have been sent to the national headquar- ters in New York where they will be entered in the International contest.
 The first feminine chess tourna- ment was held Tn France.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-22
LIBRARY TO CLOSE.

The New Britain Institute will close Christmas eve at 6 o'clock and will reopen Friday morning at g o'clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22

Twelve years have passed into his
tory in the making and publishing
The Progressive. Today we start
the thirteenth volume. Space does
not permit to recite the trials and
pleasures. in its course of progress.
This will be done later. But thanks
to our my friends and subscribers.
We know you, and we hope by this
time you know US.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22
TROY E. HARDMAN
Elkins, W. Va
Republican Candidate for State Senate
18th Senatorial District
political Advertisements

tive Committee of Barbour County
at different times and is chairman
at the present time.
He Aspires to the honor Of being
one of the representatives Of the End
Congressional District expecting to
derive great deal of pleasure out
of casting vote for Coolidge for
President. -a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22
A DESERVING CANDIDACY

w. A. Mason, as a candidate for
Delegate to tie Republican National
Convention from the End Congress
ional District. Mr.. Mason has been
a hard worker in the Republican
ranks all of his life. He has been
Chairman of the Republican execu-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22
LOCAL NEWS

Get ready for Chausauqua June Is
to l7ta.
Fluker Huffman of Arden was in
town today.
Sherman Hymes of Junior was i'll
town Tuesday.
Mr.. Lindsey of Parsons is here to-
day visiting relatives.
Rev. w. G. Ware Of Fairmont was
here Wednesday.
E. Ware is putting in fine studio
on FELTON, Street.
O. G. Clark is spending few days
at home with his family.
DIR. E. NJ. Hamilton attended the
medical meeting in Wheeling.
Maggie Shomo, Junior. was visit.
ing relatives here Monday.
Edith Hewitt of Norton is here
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. s. j. Kittle.
DIR. D. B. Casio attended the dental
meeting in Huntington this week.
Mrs. Grover Strother is reported
sick at their home in Sandusky, 0.
w. B. Huffman of Worthington
was here Sunday visiting friends.
Mrs. Louis Lazarus left Wednes-
day to tisit her sister in Wheeling
for few days.
]. e. Keyser represented Belington
at the business mems meeting in
Weston, Tuesday. ~
q J r. Ramsey and son S. w. Ram
sey of Sugar Greek were here on
business this evening.
Work has begun on cutting the
right-of-way for High Tension Elec-
trio Line to Belington.
Jos. Forman, Sheriff, and l.. N.
Viquesney, deputy were in town this
evening on business.
Mrs. Mary hardwood of Grafton
came up and spent Sunday with Mrs.
Porter Stainaker.
Mrs. Waters of Grafton was visit
ing her sister Mrs. H. B. Shinn the
latter part of last week.
And still it rainsi Salt river will
need lots Of water to float the many
passenger after the Primary.
Mrs. Keim from Buckhannon is
here this week visiting her brother,
j. R. Hickman of the Luzerne
Mr.. F. G. Waggoner and family
were in Philippi Sunday the guest
of Mrs. Waggoner's sister, Mrs. Hal
Ter.
G. B. Ramsey Of Philippi was in
Belington Tuesday after his daugh-
ter who has been in School here for
a month.
Mrs. Ethel Brewer and Mrs. Mar
vim of Wheeling were here last week
in the interest of the Macabees orr
ganization.
Miss Dola Dayton and Earl Goth
1uP VI k1ihkiio @CkC fiSlClilS MIo. Az
ma Vandevener of Serpell Ave. Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Burton w. Day of Elkins was in
town. Wednesday looking after his
interests as Delegate to National
Convention at Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Thompson
who were until recently residing in
Morgantown came to Belington last
week for a few days visit before go-
ing to California for the Summer.
and if the country comes up to their
expectations they may remain in the
Golden West" They left here last
Thursday evening, Westward, Hol9
On last Tuesday L d. Kittle OIL
near town was called to Norton to at
tend the funeral of his brother James
Anthony who died Sunday night. He
was accompanied by S. J. and wife
w. R., w. M, Charley, Ads, Jessie
and Mae, w. R. Kittle and Merl
Westfall drove through in Ford
over the worst miles of road in Bar
bour county.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES
VOTE FOR
K WILLIAM A. STREET
political ADVERTISEMENT
chiIdIah Erankneas.

Charles, with his father and mother,
was spending the day at the home Of
his grandparents. When he had fin-
fshed his dinner he excused himself. as
he wished to play with his toys Upon
being prompted to say Thank >yau,4
grandma he seriously. added, "Go0d'
einner-and good supper. too. ITRope.s y
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-05-22
NOTICE..

The regular meeting of the Bar
bour County Public Health Assoc
iation will be held a THE Business
Mems Club rooms in Belington, w.
Va. on May 28th at 3 P. M.
Everyone is invited to the meet
ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
ROUABACK EMPOWERED TO
 FILL COMMITTEE VACANCY
C, 0, r, GhairInan l. Gi.en Power Co tili oniees EarnlerlY Held hy
 ihe Late Mrs, Prentice.

Hartford, July lA,--rhe republican slate central committee, ai maeling
 yesterday in this city passed 10 it's chairman, l. Henry li0rahaek, the re-
 sponhlhlliiy of selecting state vice.
 chairman and member Of lhe renuhli-
 gan national committee ta i'll the Ya-
 cancy caused hs lhe death Of Mrs,
 Samuc n, Prentice, Mir, Rnfabaek,
 upon having directly after the meet
 ing for conferences with republican campaign leaders in Now York, said
 be would have 10 go over the ground thoroughly when he returned before announcing his appointment,
 Several Wnmnn were being pros posed for the places before tho meet- ing came 10 order, among them Miss Isabel Ip Acorn Of Thamnsanyille, Miss Katherine nyfne of Putnam. Mrs, Helen F, Lewis of stratford, Mrs. Joseph Merritt of Hartford and Alice Russ of shelton, but the plans in elect St the meeting quickly gave way 10 the proposal, offered by Senator John II, Trumhull of Plainyillo, 10 avoid n contest that might leave unpleasant ness as the party entered the presi- dental campaign, by leaving it to the chairman to appoint,
 Dates for the cducusos and prl- maries for the election of delegates 10 the state convention will be fixed at q meeting of the state committee next Thursday. This meeting will also decide the time and place for the state convention for the nomina- ton of the candidates for governor and other state officers
 Invitations were sent out from New Haven yesterday to republican state and local leaders 10 ratification shore dinner at Savn Rock on Satur- day. July 26. The guests of honor, 1t was indicated, would be Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham and State Chairman ]. Henry Roraback.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
BILLION IN WEALTH
 IS ADDED BY WHEAT
Jump in Prices Causes Values
 10 Climb High

Chicago, July ls,-lPWards Of . billion dollars has been added 10 th' agricultural wealth of the United States and farmers of the Canadian northwest have received many mil lions of dollars as result of the SO eents hifshel increase in wheat prices in the United states and the sa cents 4 hnshe jump in Canada,
 July wheat, which sold ai lna i-S on June 2, touched l,a0ls yesterday, gaing 4ia cents for the day while Winnipeg was m 10 l,i0ls, an ad- vance of Az cents All cereal fur lures except September corn we're quoted here yesterday al new high prices for inc crop,
 Speculative trading on the board of trade on Wednesday reported its highest since May l. 1928, with an aggregate Of more than 10000, 000 busho of all grains of which Gp,000,- n00 bushol were wheat for future de- livery. Six weeks ago trading was around e0,000.000 bushel q day.
 July corn has advanced from 7S cents to sl.i3 in about six weeks and cash number two yellow corn brought si.fsi- here yesterday, the highest In several years. Oats sold at 6l cents and are mp i0 cents Of late and rye brought S7 cents, a gain of % cents a hushnl in the same time,
 December corn. representing the new crop which will be harvested this fall. sold at Ti IA cents on June and was a4ia cents at the finish yesterday. which on inc prospective crop of 5.n0n.00n bushel for the country, was considered by grain men theoretically to have added over sSnn. .nnn. .nn0 to the Farmers bank accounts.
 With tho advance In wheat, prices of wheat flour have taken an ascent. Prices were lifted 20 cents a barrel vesterday to & for best known brands of Minneapolis patents. mak- Ing gain of s1.90 per barrel since June 2. and rye flour is up 75 cents at sinn for the same period.
 The poor prospect for the corn crop. with the promise of yield of e.5150no. .Oon bushel on July 1. the smallest with two exceptions in 20 years Is considered responsible for the high prices prevailing for the grain. Hogs have also shared in the upward movement and touched sS.10 1 yesterday the highest price since | last October and nearly s1.o0 in- 1 crease lately.
 All of the speculative grain mar kets are regarded by grain men as | somewhat strained and extremely | rapid price changes are expected.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following realty deeds have been recorded at the town clerks of- flee: Anna Uhryn has transferred property on uncas road 10 Angeline B. DeYoung. Santo Beninato, ct al, have transferred property on Olive street to Sarvas Apostoos. Rosie and Martin Sulik have transferred property al South Main and Cherry streets 10 Nikodew Milewski.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued as follows: z Arvid Carlson, for Alfred Peterson. single family dwelling on Arch street, 31x40 feet, estimated cost $500; Edward Lancaster. Ten Acre road, single family house, 241Ox37.10 feet, estimated cost, s10,- 900: Dr. C. J. Hart. Lincoln street, single family house, 40x42 feet, esti- mated cost S13,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-18
DAILY THINKING

1t is estimated that the average person in our
present civilization has about 16 waking hours day
and that of these and usually less than
hour and half is spent in thinking.
Since the ability to think is of the things of
life, one which humankind pride themselves distn
gushing them from lower order of life, it is rather
Joke that they do so little of it. Perhaps the fact
that there is so much going all the time and so
much to read and TO look at and to listen to is respon
sibe for the sean time dedicated to thought by the
average individual
A writer in Golfers suggests another reason.
Thinking" he says, sis of the most difficult and
trying of occupations 1t will tire you out. Unless
you have trained yourself to the task your mind will
wander-you will lose the thread.
Anyone who seriously resents being told that he
isn't doing any regular thinking might try little game
with himself, the rules of which would require less
reading and talking and listening with more time de-
voted to thinking about what he has read said or
heard. If somebody elses opinion book politi
cal picture economic question differs
from his, it would prove stimulating to the habit of
thinking to try to find out in silence, why the two
opinions are different and which is right.
We have our daily dozen in physical exercises and
our daily quota of calories in nourishment. Why not
take on a daily thinking exercise and what it does
to ones intelligent interest in life?
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-18
WHAT AFTER FIFTY?

writer in the The Christian Century INQUIRIES
how successful man should spend his life after the
age of SO, asks such pertinent questions as these?
"Should such a largely and increasingly give
of his time to the cultivation of his own physical men,
tai and spiritual well-being and that of his family?
Should he also give largely of time and money to or
ganzaons for the betterment of society and in fur
thering personally other religious work? Is wise
for man of fifty, during his remaining years grad
ualiy sell out his business to employees tested ab
y and thus give them greater opportunity for service
and reward2 After providing reasonably by will for
wife and dependents, should such man aim, while
yet living to administer and distribute the bulk of his
estate for God and humanity, rather than leave his
means to expectant heirs, even to his adult child
ren?
The plain implication is that in the case of eld-
erly who has been successful in material things,
his wife and children probably need him than
they need his estate Why then go ahead and accum-
ulate more property?
John H. Clarke, late justice of the United States
Supreme court attracted wide comment by retiring in
in order, he explained to efree to perform certain
public services he had in mind and ito become ac-
quanted with his own SOUL. He was past 60 and had
family.
Fifty is not ''old," any more as it used to be.
Youth and middle age last longer But surely there is
no special merit for any man, especially wel-todo
with family, in ploddng and dying in the
harness. instead of starting before old age comes to
relax broaden and humanze his activities cultivate
family and friends and books and fine living generally
and do at his leisure things long desired but impossible
because of the daily grind.