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New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Mistakes Man But Finds
 Another With COntraband

New Haven, Oct. 31.--A motor cycle officer stopped a machine in the Westville section early today, captured 200 gallons of high proof alcohol. and arrested the driver, Jo- seph simeoli. A week ago Tony Dellcamore, driver Of the same car, had been arrested by the same officer at the same place for failing to show a registration card, The car was stopped because the officer thought the driver was Dellcamore. A checkup showed the car belonged to third man.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
JR. Y. W. H. \. HALLOWEEN.

The Junior Y. w. II. A. held a meeting Thursday evening which took the form of Halloween party. Many members attended, all appropriately dressed in costumes. The judges, Misses Ruth Prushon- sky, Ida Krammer and Carol Pru- shonsky, gave prizes for the pret- tiest costumes. They were awarded 10 Misses Bessoff, Stein and Cantor. The most original costume was worn by Miss NJ. Welinsky and the funniest by Miss NJ. Koplowitz. After ghost tale told by Miss Helen keimowitz, dancing and re- treatments were enjoyed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
SDOtted Hands

London-The Spotted hand" case is the newest murder mystery to baffle London police. The hands of a man found murdered in hotel here were completely dotted with small yellow spots, and rumors of a black-clad woman who climbed down robe from another room in the hotel on the night of the shoot ing have heightened interest in the mystery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
City Items

James F. Wilson. saxophonist, of 76 Commonwealth avenue, left today for New York city where he will play with Wittstein's orchestra at the Plaza hotel tonight.
 Thomas r. Crean, superintendent of Adkins Printing Co, returned yes terday from three day trip to Port land Me. where he was the guest of the paper manufacturers,
 George Cans and Israel Nair have been appointed appraisers of the es- tate of the late Zunde sokolski by Probate Judge B. F. Gaffney. Mrs. Dorothy Sokolski. his widow. has been appointed adminstratrix.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
KENLMORTH GLIB DANCE

The Wentworth club of this city will hold the first danec of the sea- son at the Burritt hotel this evening. beginning at o'clock and continuing until 12 o'clock. The dance will be in the form of Halloween party. The Trinity Bacchanalian orchestra will furnish the music. The com mittee in charge of arrangements includes Harry o'Conor, Frank Me- Guire, Clarence Anderson, Lindsay Muir. Rudolph Anderson and Gles- son Parker.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Puts Up SSS3 in Cash,
 Friends" Take it. Flee

New Haven, Oct. 31.--By offering him a job as sweeper in a school
 house, near where they met him, two strangers induced Tony Dennis to put up $SSS cash, his savings, in an envelope, today, fieeced him of the amount by an exchange of envel- opes and disappeared Tony told the police his story when he found he had been feeced.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Wc'' Street Briefs

Finishing mills of the United States Steel Corporations subsid- iaries are operating this week an average of G6 per cent of capacity. Stocks of semi-fnlshed steel and pig iron are being drawn upon and operations in these lines are some- what lower. Steel ingot production is between 62 and 6S per cent of capacity and pig Iron furnaces are running about 60 per cent.
 The disposition in Wall street to credit the current movement of stock prices to prediction tnflu- ences has aroused interest In what trend the market will take the day after election. A survey of past records, covering the last six na- tional elections, however, has failed to shed much light on the markets normal response to the news. In 1900, 1908 and 1916 stocks generally opened at moderate advances but considerable irregularity prevailed on the days after elections in other years.
 Bankers anticipate that one result of the conservative victory in the British elections will be the return to London of capital which took flight when the labor party was swept into power. This November. 1t Is believed, will be accelerated by the heavy majority which the conservatives rolled up, and will be measured to some extent by the course of sterling exchange.
 Tide Water oil company in the nine months of 1924 earned net in- come of s3,S4s,023 equal to s7.69 a share on the capital stock against s3,454.74s or $6.95 6 share in the same period last year.
 New York, Oct. S1.--Consolida- ton of the Southern Pacific com pany and the v Paso & Southwest ern system will be effected by pay ment today and tomorrow by the Southern Pacific of 9,400,000 of its 5 per cent 20-year collateral trust bonds and s2s,0O0.000 of its capital stock, thus creating s2.O00,OOo,- 900 rail system covering 12,370 miles. The transaction Is under stood to be the forerunner of a greater Southern Pacific system, to include eventually the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. Acquisition of the Fl Paso & Southwestern gives the Southern Pacific 1.139 additional miles of transportation and increases its assets more than s5S,00o.o00.
 The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. announces that its stockholders have quadrupled in the last ten years. While the com pany's capital rose from s40,69S,S97 in April 1914 to $11S.5O3,150 in August, 1924. the stockholders list was swelled from s,400 to 3S,6o0 names, representing a four to three ratio of increase of stockholders to capital.
 Calumet & Hecla Consolidated Copper Co. reports loss of $4S4,359 in the quarter ended September 30 after depreciation and depletion, against loss of s104,79s in the pre- ceding quarter and loss of s150,505 in the first quarter of the year.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Steamer Reports Feeling
 Quakes Out in Mid-Ocean

New York, Oct. 31.-Officers of the steamship Providence, which ar- rived from Mediterranean ports to- day. reported that three distinct earth shocks were felt October 24 when the steamer was off Terceira Azores Islands.
 During the disturbances the ship was shaken violently and the pas- sengers were greatly alarmed. The first vibration was of four seconds duration and the others lasted two seconds each, The first occurred at 9:30 a. m.
 The Providence had 233 passen- gers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Mrs. Sweetin Not to Have
 Separate Murder Trial

Mount Vernon, H., Oct. 31.--Cir- cult Judge J, C. Kern today over ruled motion of Mrs. Elsie sweeten for a separate trial on the indict- ments which charge her jointly with Lawrence M. flight with the murder by poison of their mates. The date of trial was set Nov. F, but defense attorneys announced they would file motions asking that the case go over until the January term.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
@raths
Anthony Drogus

Anthony Drogus, age Il years, died at the town home this morn ing, He was a native of Lithuania and had been resident of this country for many years. He leaves no known relatives. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of Laraia & Co. on Spring street from where burial will be held. Ar engagements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
COTTON IN ETHIOPA

Brussels, Oct. s1.-A corporation capitalized at 5oo,o00 francs has been founded with the object of en- couraging the growing of cotton in Ethiopia. The first experiments are already under way and if the hopes they give prove justified, a company with a capital of 6,00O,OO0 francs will be formed to extend the acre a1a
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
 TRANQUIL IN SPAIN
Spanish Envoy at Washington Takes
 Occasion to Deny Reports

Washington, Oct. S1-The Spanish embassy. in a statement issued here today declared tranquility prevailed in Spain.
 Tn Spain everything is quiet" said the statement, and there is no foundation to the news regarding the banquet at which a professor of the University of Madrid was enter tained." News from Africa, the statement said, is Improving every day."
 The withdrawal towards Xalen," it continued, is being carried out with regularity and practically with cut any losses"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
Alexander YusISis

Alexander Yuskis of 291 East street, died this morning at his home. He was employed for about 15 years at the P. & F. Corbin plant. Surviving are his wife and three children, Misses Antoinette, Jose phine and Anna Yuskis. Funeral services will be held Monday morn ing at St. Andrews church and in torment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
SOLDIERS FIGHT FIRE

Winthrop, Mass. Oct. 31.-The hospital of the First Corps Area here was threatened early today when a,stable across the street from the hospital caught fire from an un- determined cause. A force of 300 soldiers from Fort Banks assisted the Winthrop fire department. Four horses were burned to death.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
FREED BY JURY

New Haven, Oct. 31.-After a jury trial Wm. r. Richards of West Ha- cen was freedtoday of responsibility for the killing of Andrea Pisini. through alleged negligent operation of motor vehicle. The deputy cor oner had held him responsible.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
$50 Taken From WOman's
 Coat Hanging in Closet

James A. Coffey of 2Q4 Washing ton street reported to the police this afternoon that s60 had been stolen from a pocket of his wife's coat which had been hanging in closet in their home. He said the money was taken between yesterday morn ing and today. The money was in three s20 bills.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
STAMP OUT RINGWORNL

Paris Oct. 31-The ringworm once prevalent among French children of school age has been almost stamped out by the use of X-ray, the meth cd having been advised by Dr. Sa- bouraud and his assistants in the St. Louis hospital.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
WOULD ABOLISH POST

By The Associated Press.
 Buenos Aires, Oct. 31.-Suppres- sion of the post of Argentine Minis ter to the Vatican was recommended today by the budget committee of the Chamber of Deputies which is considering next years estimates.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
NEW LOAN RATIFIED
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Paris. Oct. 31.-The French cabi- net today ratified the decree au- thorizing the minister of finance to issue the new internal loan in the form of treasury bonds maturing in 10 years, the issue to be begun Nov. 12. Details would be made known later. it was announced.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
DTN'S REPORT

New York, Oct. 31.--Dun's weekly compilation of bank cearings shows an aggregate of s7,421,S4S an in- creaes of 4.7 per cent over last year. Outside of New York there was an increase of 3.6 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
ARMY TEAM ARRIVES.

Derby, Conn.,, Oct. 31.-The Army football squad arrived her this noon on a special train from Bridgeport. Later, the eleven went into New Ha- ven to practice in the Yale bowl.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31
ELLMs NOT A CANDIDATE

Harold Films announced today that he is not candidate for the common council from the first ward, where a vacancy now exists.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31

From "rags to riches" was re- verscd in the case of Mrs. Adele McMasters, whom fate has led from a royalty appointed castle, near Bordeaux, her birthplace, to the role of a crippled pencil saleswoman on the streets of St Paul, Minn.
 Her mother. daughter of the Mar quis de Fo1rnier, was exiled when she married a Huguenot, and the girl. thrown on her own resources, came to America and opened a bookstore on Staten Island. Her first husband died and her second matrimonial attempt was not a sue cess.
 T will not go to a poorhouse, she says determinedly. "so Tn sell oencila"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31

Dispatches last night from the Spanish border quoted travellers as having told of dinner in Madrid at which speeches were made by prominent Spaniards protesting against the military directorate con- tinuing in power.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-31

Calumet & Hecla Consolidated Copper Go. reports loss of $4S4,559 in the quarter ended September 30 after depreciation and depletion, against loss of $104,79s in the pre- ceding quarter and loss of $150,505 in the first quarter of the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
This picture, taken by the Army Air Service, shows
view of the north end of the Congressional Country
Continued from Preceding Tdgt.

Continued Preceding Fdgt.
in his
# cnlor
which, the of the east end Of
tf~ promenade architectural and
ceiling openings thanked the east
bay window. which through three stately
we'll has this been handled from color and
standpoint that the effect of perfect produced
nothing >tiltel.
The wall texture. the oorful ceiling the oycromed
ornamental window and door archvS, the wonderfully
loonc suspended" wall each arched
opening delightful print drapcrics sublued
design in the quiet Inor floor the perfectly proportional
easily surpassed for the the dining tables.
their snowy white linen, highly polished silver
the of the end of the promenade the lounge,
Wherein the craftsmen of this building evidently determined
with what they could handle in difficult style
PcmIran The black and gold marble of the waisco and
pia>rS Of this surpassed cquacI in
"' detail has been overlooked. The panels
suggested by originals taken from the historical Pompci
The painted furniture and perfect every
And yet the entire spells Country Club
Tie billiard of the club
HIRE the architect has the comfortable Ezabchan
vi" high oak"n wancot richly stone
facing" TIE loaded windows light amber glass
@oN the all times and surrounding land
vivid >" affect which is inspiring transonlS the
"'ahr> in Irai panels representing various
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
Club property, and nearby Maryland country, with
splendid golf course to left and of photograph

sport activities Of the institution RicycapctcL floors vivid
han@ng. and comfortable produce last touch luxury
and comfort
AID the simple walls form wonderful exquisite
Georgian furniture. Here the comfortable ROOM the
President Of may in o simple malh
fireplace and view til" surrounding country large
nndiou board has been private hallway
this that he DESIRES he
periods Of rrStan recreation.
In the find Of the eymrasiuls
section Of tn" country. Immediately
pool. with the latest equipment for cleansing publication Of
The air this changed every by
forced ventilation and the is kept the proper
for bathing The itself shows skill tho
working out Of detail the tile walls and floors Boil the
and swimming pool arranged that they
TO tn" rNrrSv" Of the ladies locker the
locker the club, by the closing Four bowling
alleys provided for this popular this section II
the country.
Adjoining locker is dominating
which Fireplace The prox
unity Of the wonderfully! fitted c"mm"lou> Kitchen
the rapid service hungry golfer after his
On the floor Of the building. there fifty bctocnl1
each with private bath commanding. wonderful
the surrounding country. The closets chamber
sufficiently large trunks and have ample
hanging space the the
equipment with their showers buiin fixtures. cabinets
Coun! Club building, whole
United have praise Of
lives up its original slogan Tho playground Of official
WaSlir
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
NOTICE


Notice is hereby given that pur
suant to an ordinance passed by the
Mayor and City Council of Ameri-
Gus, calling an election to determine
whether or not Bonds shall be is
sued, the date of said election be-
ing fixed in said ordinance as the
22nd day of October, 1924. This
notice is therefore given that a
Bond Election will be held on said
22nd day of October, 1924, at the
usual voting precinct in the City
Hall of Americas, the polls being
opened at 9 o'clock a. m. and closed
at 6 o'clock p. m. on said date.
The questions to be voted upon
are, first: whether the Governing
Body of said City of Americas shall
issue $75,000.00 of Street Improve
ment Bonds, and second: whether
said Governing Body shall issue
$25,00000 of Water Work Improve
n.ent Bonds. Said Bonds to bear
interest at 1-2 per cent annually
and the interest on same to be pay
able semi-annually on the 1st days
of January and July of each year
after their issuance.
The amount of money necessary
to be levied and collected annual
ly to pay the annual interest and
provide sinking fund to retire said
100000 Street Improvement
Bond Issue will be $5,875.00, and
the amount of money to be levied
and collected annually to pay the
annual interest and provide sink
ing fund to retire the proposed $685.
100000 Water Works Improvement
Bonds at maturity will be $1,958.00.
All of said Bonds when issued shall
mature within thirty years from
the date of their issuance.
The registration books for this
election will be opened until the
last Saturday before the date of
the election herein called and will
be closed at 3 o'clock pm. on said
last Saturday before the date Of
said election.
A. d. GATEWOOD, JR.,
....-.. Clerk and Treasurer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
HH.Al,RES
BURMESE PARTY STAGED Tx
PRETENTIOUS FILM

The man who first stated that
there was nothing new under the
sun was probably tire one to add
that there was nothing new to be
staged in the way of elaborate par
tics for embellshing a screen So
cietv drama. Granting that Cecil
De Mile and several Of his fellow
directors have contrived some un-
usual effects in filming pretentIoas
entertainments, it remained for
Cashier to plan what is probably the
most unusual party ever to be VS.
ualized in pictures.
Scenic Novelty
When that director started out to
make his production, "Mothers-in-
Law which opened Monday at The
Rylander, he determine to make
the ball room episode called for in
the story by Frank Darcy and Ag-
mes Christine Johnson, distinct
novelty To this end he and his
scenic artist, Gordon Pollock, de-
signed and supervised the building
Of q spacious set to serve as the
background for a Burmese costume
ball. Massive metal pillars and
stairways contrast against luxuri-
Gus dark red velvet hangings and
the rich coloring and inlaid floor.
Hundreds of extras arrayed in
straking oriental costumes were en-
gagged for this sequence in the story.
Conspicuous among the gorgeous
gowns Of many fantastic designs to
be seen on this set is the cloth Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
MR.. AND MRS. LANIER
ENTERTAIN DELIGHTFULLY."-


Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lanier enter.
delightfully."- Saturday evening at a
tined Saturday evening at ]
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clay, whose
marriage was an interesting event
of August, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ru
dolph Wright, of Moultrie, who wera
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sheffield.
An artistic arrangement of beau
tiful pink and lavender asters, com
bined with coral vine, and gorgeous
deep pink roses formed charming
decoration for the living room and
dining room where the guests were
entertained.
Following an elegant supper serv-
ed at the card tables, bridge was en-.
joyed until late hour.
The prizes were unusually at
tractive, Mrs. Clay being presented
with lovely salt holders, and Mrs
Wright pretty mayornaise dish.
Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Wright were Civ
en- decks Of cards, and the ladies
high score prize was dainty hand
embroidered handkerchiefs, wnila
the gentlemens high score prize was
a deck of cards.
The guest list included intimate
friends Of the honor guest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
Cato Market IN
P|GGLY W|GGLY SOLD
B. R. Fields, Formerly With
Nash Market, Purchases En-
tire Holdings of Cato

Announcement is made in an
other page of this issue of TEE
Times Recorder of the fact that
B. R. Fields, formery with the Nasaa
Market in Rogers store mas paf-
chased the entire holdings and IN
terests of Eugene Cato In the Cato
Market, which has been located in
the Piggy Wiggly Store on Lamar
street.
Mr.. Fields announces that he viii
carry full line of fresh meats, and
give the best service possible. He
invites all of his friends to come in
and see him in his new location.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
iIaS;;:
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Vera Hayes, Gladys Taylor, Vivian
Smith, Leila Ranew, Waitsel Ed
wards; Mesdames B. L. Dell, Mary
Harpe, mona stewart, Horace Dcri-
so, ]. C. Hoffman. 7. L. Holman,
G. R. Malone w. A. Wilson, j. ].
Wilson, j. R. Wilson, J. F. Usry,
Jack Usry, F. A. Wilson, ST., R.
S. Pryor, C. R. Patrick, H. L. Speer,
Jas. M. Greene, Hamilin West, e..
F. Ferguson, John Ferguson, C. Z.
Howard, S. G. Wooten, H. A.
Harpe, Ethel Robinson, Theron
Bass, A. B. Howard, 7. H. Bass, e.
c. Killingsworth, w. G. Carter,
Geo. Simpson, Ella Bass. w. T. An
derson, John Pollock, j. P. Daugh-
try.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
MRS. HYLTON BASS HoNoRs
POPULAR RRIDE-ELECT

One of the loveliest affairs Of
the social season at Leslie was a
miscellaneous shower. Friday after
noon given in honor of Miss Zola
Dell, b bride-elect of September
25th. The shower was given bv
Mrs. Hylton Bass, at the home Of
Mrs. Mona Stewart
The guests were met at the door
by Mrs. Stewart and conducted To
the living room to the receiving line.
In the receiving line were Mrs.
Bass, Miss lola Dell, Mrs. B. L
Dell, Mrs. Mary Harpe, Mrs. Cliff
ton Killingsworth, Miss Blanche
Dell and Miss Alice Wheeler. From
the living room the guests were .es.
corted to the brides book to regis
ter. Mrs. Walker Carter, cousin cf
the bride-elect, presided at the
brides book.
The gifts were on display in the
dining room, where the guests were
next invited. The gifts consisted of
beautiful hand-embroidered linens,
china, aluminium, and silver.
A delicious salad course was serv-
ed by Misses Pryor, lone Stewart
and Fannie Harpe.
Among those present were Misses
lola Dell, Blanche Dell, Alice
Wheeler, Mary Pryor, Julia Pryor
Elizabeth PRYOR. Carilu Harvey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

gold custome and head dress worn
BY Ruth Clifford, the beautiful
blond actress whose first work
with Director Cashier was IN
Daughters Of the Rich"
"Mothers-in-Law" has assembled
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

1B3yrek H. S

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Speer an
nounce the birth of a.son, septem-
Der 21st, at their home on Jackson
street, who has not yet been named
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Carswcll,
Mrs. Ruth Carswell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cliff Carswell and Frank Carswell
motored to Gordon Sunday to spend
the day, and attend a family re-
runion at the home of their father,
Mr.. George Carswell, given in cele-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
FACE THREE

into one production some Of the
outstanding beauties Of the screen
world including IN addition to Miss
Clifford, VIOLA Vale, Marie Curtis
and Doris Stone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
La5y3QzN1g

Frank Stapleton returned last
night to Columbia South Carolina
after spending his vacation of two
weeks with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawson Stapleton, on Church
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22
WILLIAMS, HENDERsoN

Mr.. and Mrs. John Quincy VII
HAMS OF Quantico, Virginia, an
nounce the engagement of tle;r
sister, Chattie Thelma, to Mr.. Nor
man George Henderson, of New
port, Vermont. The wedding to
occur in the late fall.
Miss Williams is the second
daughter Of Mr.. John D. Williams,
of Smithville, Ca, but has made
her home with her brother for over
a year. TIC groom is young ayis
atoi stationed at Quantico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

Mrs. Sallie Daniel, of Bridgeboro,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. B
Burke, at her home on Brooklyn
Heights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

Edward Macarthur, Bill Carswell,
George Ellis, Eugene Massey ana
others.
]. T. Atkins, Jr., has gone, to Ok
ford, where he will enter Emory
University.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-22

bration of his birthday anniversary.
They were accompanied by MIR.
Glenn Davis and William Carswell.