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New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC
 THOUGHT CHECKED
Patients at Isolation Hospital Re
 spending to Treatment

With no new or suspected small pox cases reported to the department of health in more than 24 hours, officials of that department this aft ernoon expressed themselves as of the ! belief that the epidemic is now on the wane.
 There are eight patients under treatment at the isolation hospital. ! Favorable reports emanated from that institution this morning. Dr. 1 Amelia V. Tutles reporting that the patients are responding to the hos pital treatment and speedy recoverios are looked for.
 1 The apparent turn for tho better relieved greatly the tension, under which the health department has worked for the past two weeks Dr. Pullen and his staff have beeu st :ha office from carly morning to late at nigh an, in addition to i;s ;o"ufes. sional duties, the staff has daily per- formed s:i.nuous manual la"1r 'Jp 10 noon yesterday, Chief Sanitary h. spcctor Ji fn Dolan had carried lS pals tf col from cellars 10 1uaran- ;lned apa'; Eents, soTe of wt ,'h are oa tlhd floors, and he had carlieI out six pails of ashes. The other in- speetors are likewise doing hard work not usually called for in their line of work.
 The free vaccination clinic devoted the greater part of its time today to placing new dressings on boys and girls yaccinated weok ago today Some excellent specimens of takes" were displayed in the long line of waiting children. Excepting in un- usual cases no further dressings by the health department will be re- quired. ..
 Dr. Pullen announced this afternoon that the free vaccination clinic will not be open tomorrow and in the fu- ture it will operate only between the hours of and o'clock in the after noon and and o'clock in the eve- ming.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Murders Two Children and
 Hacks Self With Hatchet

Philadelphia, March .22.--Mrs. Mary Schultz. who shot and'killed her two children last night so that they would be out of danger Of evil spirits" toi day was in a critical condition in a hosptal where she was taken after she had hacked herself with 9 hatchet According to the woman's husband. she had been recently de- clared insane and had been under ob- servation in an institution. She was released because of her constant pleas that she be permitted to return to her children.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
City Items

Scout Executive Cook stated todd, that a boy representing himself as a Boy Scout is collecting money from charitsbly inclined people ostensibly for the purpose of buying a wheel chair for a cripple. The boy has nc authority to make the collections, Mir. Cook says.
 II. l.. Mills, the hardware man, is showing in his north window today the Stanley Rule & Level four square household tools. Every home will be interested to sec the 32 different tools, --adyt.
 The trade name of the Klecn Fleet Sales Co.,, doing business at iO4 Church street, was filed today at the office Of the town clerk, Those in the company are: Gardner '. Weld, Maurice II. Johnson, l. W. Porter, E.. c. Denison and r. Grey Libby.
 Lunch at Hallinan's.-advt
 Louis Beck Of IS Clark street and Miss Edith Fox of 272 parkyicw avenue have taken out license to marry.
 Hear Al Jolson' on Brunswick records at John A, Andrews & Co., advt.
 Engine Co. 6, answered a still alarm al li:1o o'clock this morning for a grass fire on Cambridge street. No damage resulted.
 Big hit! It's Man Every Time, It's Man" Nocal. Co'p:nbia record. John A. Andrews & Co. --adyt.
 An automobile owned by Steven Zapatlp caught fire on Washington street last night and a still alarm was sent in to Engine Co 3, which ex- the blaze before any dam age was done.
 Viking Fair tonight, l. Q. o. r. hall. Anderson's syncopated Six. No cans 
 Frank Grogan of South High street. who was seriously injured in a fall on icy pavement in Meriden five weeks ago. is able 10 be out again.
 The condition Of Master Kenneth Didsbury sof 30 Roberts street, who has been seriously ill with pncu- nenia. is reported as improving.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
PARTY LEADERS IN
 ROW AT CITY HALL
tcontinucd From First Pase.)

ed that, if they were not called out oi the building at once. he would have them all Handed in the cooler"
 Judge Klett denied that representa- tives of the party were lobbying with the sanction of the republican or ganization, and retaliated by saying that the republicans were doing no more than he tPaonessa) had been doing all through the morning.
 "What do you mean?" the mayor shouted.
 Continuing he said: Your hired man here tpolnting to Alderman C. J. DehmD has been hanging around all day. and so has the sheriff Cnodding to Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak.)
 ''The democrats aren't doing that dirty business. Thank God we're above that. The day of slavery is gone, boy. You don't have 10 tell a man how to register. 1T they don't stop blocking up the lobby. I'll land the whole bunch in the cooler"
 Don't get excited, Mir. Mayor" Judge Klett began. but lie was not allowed to complete his statement. The mayor again launched into his attack Of the republican leaders. one Of whom. hr said. had been lying over the registry tables all morning. Damn dirty business" the mayor concluded.
 Judge Klett then advised inc mayor that party workers might be there with prospective voters. but were mating no attempt 10 influence them iE registration. He said workers es- pccially objectionable 10 the mayor had been purposely called off 10 pre- vent any trouble. The state central committeeman said democratic work CTS were ill front of the building do- ing the same as the republicans. but this the mayor denied.
 During the period Of almost five minutes that the altcrcation was in progress and the two politicians voices were raised. the session Of inc selectmen was suspended. Curious po- litical. workers rushed from all parts Of the building and from the street when it was learned that Klett and Paonessa had figured in an open break and by th" time matters were restored 10 normaIcy there were nearly 16a persons in the lobby.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
DEMOCRATS ADOPT
 DIRECT PRIMARIES
Town Committee Votes to Abolish
 Old Caucus System

Direct primaries will be employed this year to select the candidates who will make up the democratic ticket, this decision having been reached last night at a meeting of the democratic town committee.
 The following were named to draft rules to govern the primaries and re- port back at an carly meeting: Chairman John ]. Kiniry, of the town committee, Registrar or Voters Thom- as J. smith, James OConnor and Lawrence P. Mangan.
 \ committee consisting of David L.. Dunn, John Pagan and Thomas tinchliife was selected Co prepare for the primaries.
 James Coyle, John O'Leary and John J. Kinlry were named on a com mlttce 10 meet with officers Of the Hardware City Democratic club and prepare for election.
 The next town committee meeting has been called for Monday evening at s o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
FORMER TEACHER DIES
Mrs. Ella Burritt Fuller Would Have Been % Years old Next June
 Taught School ia Old Burritt school

Mrs. Ella Burritt Fuller, % years of age. and a former school teacher in New Britain, died today at her home in Brockton. Mass.
 Mrs. Fuller was the widow of the late Albert s. Fuller and was a native of this city. She was born June 16. 1884. She was educated in the public schools Of the city and al one time was a teacher in the Old Burritt school on East Main street.
 She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank Leighton, with whom she lived. and Mrs. Walter 1Iennritz Of Sioux City. Iowa; a son. Howard. Of wor- cester, Mass, and a brother. William. of Waterbury.
 Funeral services &ill be held Mon- day afternoon at o'clock in the Woodlswn chapel at Clinton. Mass. and burial will be in inc family burial plot there.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
JUDD X COMPANYS BRANCH OFFICE, NEW BURRITT
 HOTEL, NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

their financial ability and experience, they haze successfully attempted to provide the Connecticut investor with an active market in all Of the local
 manufacturing, insurance. bank and trust company shares. As members of the New York Stock Exchange, and through direct wire communlea. tion to Messrs, Thomson X McKlnnon. Stock Exchange Building, New York
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

-tradcrs and investors in Hartford and adjacent districts are enabled to have orders executed for the purchase and sale or all NcwDTork listed sccu- rites. as well as tho stocks and bonds dealt in on the New York Curb Mar ket, and the principal security ccntcrs throughout the United States. Listed securities are carried on a conscrya- tive margin.
 With the idea Of supplying invest DTS Of all classes with comprchen- sivc advisory service bascd upon facts
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

d!tional information is received, are of value to investors.
 The added convenences of the new locations will enable the investor Co more easily avail himself of these ex- ceplional facilities all of which are rendered in conjunction with an exten- sivc and far-raaching market and quotation service.
 The pictures accompanying this ar
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

ticlc. show thc new branch office at New Britain. and the progress reach ed in the construction of the new Judd building at Hartford. Both of- fees have been planned for efficiency and for the convenience of inc in vcstor. II is worthy of mention that the Hartford offices have been de signed and planned by Mir. Harry NJ. CIawson. inc New York architect. wlio is Q specialist in planning the offices Of investment brokerage firms in New England and inc east
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Dratlrs
Mrs. Susan Msckay Cruise.

mrs. Susan Mhchay truises
 Mrs. Susan Mackay Cruise, aged ss, of 25s Elm street Meriden, died yesterday at her home after 10 day, illness of pneumonia
 Mrs. Cruise was born in Meriden She was a member of the First Bap. list churc1 and the woman's auxiiia. " of the American Legion and was a past matron and present chaplain of the Eastern Star.
 She leaves one son, Robert N. Criuse, of Cleveland, Ohio, two sis tsrs. Mrs. J. B. Dunlop. with whom she made her home, and Miss Gather inc A. Mackay and two brothers, James ". Mackay of Meriden and Alexander L. Mackay of New Britain.
 The funeral will be held at the Bradley home Monday afternoon at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. Burtt N. Timble will officiate and burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery where. com- initial services will be in the charge of the Eastern Star.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
% WEARS FOR asSaIIT

Providence March 22.--The maxi. mum scuteIre of 20 years at hard la Dor in the state prison was imposed by Judge l. Jerome Hahn in the su- pcFier court hrre today upon Robert F. Murphy. former attendant in the Wrcntham. Mass state school who was found guilty Of criminal assault upon three year old girl. in this city ely September 19. last.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
mEi1u,.R nrTInnk

Washington. March Weather outlook for the week beginning Mon day for north and middle Atlantic stntrs. Considerable cIoudiusss. SHOWS over north. rains and probably sn0ws over south portion Iiy Tuesday aud again towards rnd Tomprraiufe utar or sU4uru hat below normal"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Nine Applications for
 Membership in Lions

Nine applications for membership m the Lions club have been received by Secretary James E. O'Brien and the prospective Lions will be admit ted al the next meeting. The candi- dates and the groups they represent arc: IT. F. Erwin. postmaster: c. F.. Spring, electrician; ]. c. Webb. grain dealer; \. ]. Sharp, grocer: E. E. Hitchcock, book binder: George 4. Stark. wholesale druggist: IL. J. Kioi- Der, dyer: R. c. Wilbur, fire insur- ance: c. D. Phelps ice cream dealer.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
BOTH ANNIVERSARY OF
 PLAINVILLE RESIDENTS
Mir. and Mrs. Wilbur e. Tounc Were Married Half Century 1go in
 Turner. Maine.
tsr.rlai n Tire Iieragtlt

Plainville. March 22.-Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur TOwne oi 17n West Main street VIII qui .iIy observe the 5gth anniversary of their wedding at their home Monday. They were married 50 years ago in Turner. Maine. where Mrs. Towne, was engaged as a school teacher. They have liNcd in Plain- sille for bout six years. and in that time they have made a large numbcr of friends
 Two daughters have i5aan born 10 the union both Of them at hc pres cni time living win their parents ai thei. West Main sirvc- Iiemr. They
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

arc Mrs. stta Mae Tonne Butts and Miss Il. IIaInirr ToWuts teacher in the Bristol schools. and they have one grandson. S'anloy Butts. also Of plaiuyilir
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
LEGAL NOTICE

4 regular meeting of the share holders Of the New Britain Coopera- tive Savings and Loan association, will be held in their onice Room ses. Ss- tionai Bank Building, Tuesday. March z5. 1924. at 7:se ?. m. To nominate officers for the ensuing year and transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. New series Of shares opens in April, issl.
 \. ]. STEARNS, Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
LEAVES ESTATE TO CHILDREN

The will Of Mrs. Mary Zapatks. fled today in probate court provides that s40o be set aside for a nronu- HIent over her grave and that the re- maiHder Of the estate be gwen Joseph and ignacy Turek in trust for the benefit Of her children. The will vas drawn March :. 1924.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

The tropical year is the interval between two consecutive returns of the sun to the yer!.al equinox.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

In England t is estimated that government serfices absorb 2s per cent of tha national income.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
JntrrraIs
Mar, zaratka

Mary Zapatka
 The fulsral of Mary zapatka was held from her home. 14s Grove street. this morning at 1880 o'clock. follow ed by requiem mass ia Sacred Heart church at 5 o'clock. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
GENERAL NIVE[LE,'
 MRDUN HERO, DIES
Was Brave Officer and Beloved
 by His Soldiers

Paris March e2.-Generai Robert George Nfvelle who commanded the French troops at Verdun during the j European war is dead.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Defaile of Hcaring.

Before Miss Stinson began. Senator Wheeler, democrat. Montana, in charge or the inquiry declared Mr. Daugherty had done "a dirty. cow ardly trick" in making charges of blackInail against her in his recent statement. Miss stinson's eyes poured tears during senator whecier's statc- mcnt.
 Chairman Brookhart read last nights statement by Attorney General Daugherty and emphasized his com- mcnt npon the committee leaving un- noticed the departments record of liaHor prosecutions.
 T got the record from inc depart meHt last night after the statement
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

Senator Jones, republican, Washing ton. asked Miss stinson for a specific deal" in which Jess Smith had mem toned Mir. Daugherty's name and she said he had in connection with whiskey deals" He also told the whole sory Of the Chicago conyen- tion.'
 In discussing whiskey deals, Smith told her specifically, Miss stinson said. that it was only through MT. Daueherty's influence that they could be put through
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

During 1920, General Nivelle visited the United States to represent France ct the tercentenary celebration Of the American Mayflower council. He made a number of speeches on behalf of Franco-American unity; was enter tsinsd by government officials in Washington, and visited West Point before returning to France in the late summer of 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
OAK GROW !:

The customary weekend activi-
ties were full of variety. The at
tention of the sophomorcS has con-
ccntratcd on the Washington social
which they are going to give this
coming week. A committee of four
and the class teacher, Miss Meadcr,
went to Waterviile on Saturday TO
make purchases for the coming
event. Judging by the number and
sizes of the packages they brought
home, the social should be Il great
success. They are also rchcarsing
regularly for the farce which they
are going to stage at that time. The
social viii be open to all friends Of
the school.
Saturday evening. the dormitorv
family gathered in the assembly hall
to listen to Il radio concert that was
received very clearly through the
new instrument that has lately been
installed.
The services at Sophia Bailey me-
mortal chapel on Sunday morning
were conducted by Mr.. DcMarch.
who preached Il helpful sermon on
the Essentials OF the Religion of To-
day.
The Christian Associations each
held interesting meetings Sunday
evening after the joint sing. Awad
Shahecn of Palestine. who always
makes his meetings especially inter-
estiug through his intimate knowl-
edg of the Holy Land. led the Y. NJ.
Ruth Walenta. ~. of Philadelphia
led the Y. w. meeting and developed
a fine theme from the topic, Our
Assets and Liabilities"
Better Speech week will be OBJ
served at the seminary.
The editors are hard at work on
material of the March oak Leaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
KENNEBEC co. real.
ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate trans
fers have been recorded during the
past week at the kennebec county
registry of deeds:
= AuGusta-Albcrt L. kavanagh of
Lewiston to G.. II. Lyon of Augusta,
land on Western Avenue Heights.
Gardiner-Iannah =. Esnond of
Whiteneid to John II. Esmond of
Gardiner, two parcels of land; l.. NJ.
Bird and Ada II. Bird of Gardiner,
Arthur l.. Bird and Anna l.. Bird of
Graybun, Wyoming, and Everett A.
Bird and Ollie M. Bird of erlin, n.
H., to w. L. MaXcy of Gardiner, land
Gil the Berry Ridge road.
Eallowcll-Ilyman Gcrstian of
Augusta to Lillian L. Philbrook of
Hallowell, land on Maple street.
Estellc w. Spau!ding to Fred w.
Austin and Edward s. Austin, part
of Il parcel of land with building on
Water street; Ellen ID. Pierce of
Portland, trustee, to Fred w. Aus
tin and Edward S. Austin, part of Il
parcel of land with buildings on Wa
ter street. $1,000.
Litchield-North Arson Manufac-
turing Co, to Byron L. Shaw Of
Litchiield, land on the Litchfield
Neck road: Byron Z. Shaw to James
Fl. Russ and Carl 0. Russ, both of
Gardiner, land on the Litchiield Neck
road.
Oakland-Lewis Wolman, Jr, and
Lewis }. Rosentnal of Waterville TO
Arthur Roscnthal of WaterviIle, land
and buildings.
Pittston-ilenry d. and Olga NJ
Gordon to Lillian VI. Abbott of
Whitefield, land.
Sidney-Edward 4. Field to Alice
i. Mower of Oakland, land and
buildings on the Middle County road.
WatcrvilIe-Hcnry octave Eicet to
the Roman Catholic Bishop of Port
land, land and buildings.
Wayne-May a. Page OF Wayne to
Irving T.. and Lillian +. Cakes of
Fayette. land and buildings on the
shore of PoCassct Lake; Alfred S.
Wright, administrator, to May A.
Paige Of wayne, land on the VIM
throp CoKity road, $4,000.
Wlndsor-Martha J.. Sylvester of
Allston, Mass, to }. j. Longfellow
and Lucy II. LongfclloW, land on the
shore Of Mud Pond.
WinsloW-Ubalde st. Armand of
Lawrence, Mass. to Alfred Breton of
Wins!ow, land and buildings on East
Birch street.
WinthrOp-Charles Hinckloy of
Salem, Mass, to Lillian l.. Andrews.
land and buildings at the corner of
Main and Union streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
"Better Mailing"
Week Feb. 1928

The week. Feb. Is to % inclusive.
according to a statement from the
office of Postmaster John c. Arnold.
Monday. will be observed as Better
Mailing" week, having been so des-
ignated by Postmaster General
Harry S. New.
During this period the services of
the Postal Bulletin. n bulletin of in
formation issued to postal employees.
will be given over to the several
special departments. On Monday,
the first assistant postmaster gen.
eral will use the bulletin for the ex-
elusive purpose of giving informa-
ton pertaining to that branch of the
service under his direct supervision:
Tuesday. the second assistant post
master general will be accorded the
same privilege: Wednesday, the
third assistant; Thursday, the
fourth; Friday, being a holiday, there
will be no issue OF the bulletin: Sat
urday. chief inspector. The week is
intended as campaign of instruc-
ton and education for the postal en-
ployes and the mailing public as
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
PlTTSF!E:L.D
x. Of p. installation

AT meeting of Somerset lodge,
Knights of Pythias. held on Thursday
evening its officers for the year were
installed in very impressive man.
ner by ID. g. Chancellor w. L.. PEREZ
val, who conducted he ceremony
with dignity and without the
aid of a ritual. He was
ably assisted by lIalvor l.. Prescott
as grand master arms, and Carl
Fernald as grand prelate.
The officers installed are as fol-
lows, Elmer Daniels, Chancellor COM
uandCr, Y. V. Collamorc. vice cham
ceilor; II. l.. Fairbrc'he prclate:
Albert Cook, Keeper OF records and
seals: Henry Fernald. NJ. f.: A. r..
Randlett. NJ. E: Hollis Stitham. NJ.
w; Richard Tibbetts, NJ. A.; Albert
G. Ryan, |. G.. Hiram White, o. c.;
Hollis Stitham was elected delegate
to represent the lodge at the grand
lodge for two years and Carl Fernald
for one year.
The following committees were ap-
appointed, investigation, Verne Cola
more, y. G. Ryan, II. w. Stitham:
auditing committee, Halvor +. Pres
colt. Hiram White and Richard Tib-
belts; relief committee, II. w. Sti-
than, a. q. Ryan. Mark Gctchell,
Henry Fernald. Walter NJ. Farring-
ton, Roy Raglan, Halvor Prescott:
Albert Cook was appointed leader Of
rdegree team No. l: Leon Fairbrother,
leader of degree team No. 2; and A.
G. Ryan, leader OF degree team No. 3.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meeting.
Mrs. y. J. Karam was in Hartland
Friday.
Carl Spaulding of E,tna is in town
for few days visit with relatives
Henry i Libby returned Friday
from a business trip 20 Boston and
Providence, Il J..
Mrs. c. J. Strong was a business
caller in Hartland Friday.
PITTSFIELD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
NEW 0. X. PHONE
DIRECTORY OUT

Where the least mistakes may be
found. it is a safe bet, is in the tele-
phone directory. The semi annual
January issue Of the New England
Tel. IL Tel. Co. directory has been
distributed in the Augusta district
to the number of $500 copies. The
Augusta district embraces the eX-
changes of Augusta -Hallowell. Gar
diner and Richmond. The making Of
the telephone directory requires con-
siderable detail and must be accur-
ate.
Manager ]. G. Whittemore, man.
ager of the Augusta district, states
that the new directory is free from
errors and will serve the needs of
the telephone using public for the
next six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19

geles and thence along the southern
horde to New Orleans, Miss ThinGle-
stad and her four footed companion
made their way. They crossed the
American desert in July by travelling
at night. Thence they Travelled north
to Virginia and turned homcward
through Kansas, Colorado and Wyo-
ming.
Miss Thinrlestad crossed the con-
tinent divide six times during her
travels. she said. and three times she
encountered snow and three times It
rained. She carried complete camp
ing equipment and often relieved her
horses burden by walking consider
able distances.
"a woman has nothing to fear.
travelling alone" she said. 1.-THE poo
pie always were wonderfully kind to
us. | usually -carhped near some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-19
Canadian Mailers
Customs Declaring

Beginning April /. a customs dec
laration must be made and attached
to each parcel-post package. mailed
IN the United States for Ca,oda- The
nlailers make the declare on, get
ting the necessary slips at the post
once before or at the time OF mail
ing the package.
This new plan will meet with the
approval OF shippers OF parcel post
from this city to Canada points, be-
cause 1t will do away with the ques-
ton OF value being entirely settled
by the custom inspectors. The in
apector will follow the valuation
placed by the sender. unless a mark
ed difference is observed.
The order will eliminate some dis
satisfaction that has arisen in the
past because of the excessive valua-
ton Of articles In the opinion OF
the custom inspectors.