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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
PlTTSFIELD

Mr. and Mrs. William N. Bigelow
left Friday for New York and will
sail Saturday for Bermuda for Il
months vacation.
The w. c. T.. L. hal meeting at
the home Of Mrs. Charles II. Russell
Thursday afternoon ana a large
amount Of business of Importance
was transacted after which a Me-
mortal service was conducted for
Mrs. Written and Mrs. Dobson. A
aood program was also given by
members of the Union. There was
q large attendance.
Walter NJ. Prilay entertained the
members of the Baptist Brotherhood
at his home on Lincoln street Friday
evening.
DIR. g. II. Jiutchins Of the state
board of health was business caller
in town Thursday.
w. A. Cookson OF Newport was a
business caller in town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Manock
left Friday for New Jersey. where
they We're called by the serious ILL.,
ness Of their son. Wilbur Manock,
who is i'll with pneumonia.
Will Hart Of Detroit was bust
ness caller in town Friday.
NON. AlllSOU Il. f1OWtS Oh laIInyTd
was in town Thursday on his way TO
Augusta on matters Of business.
Miss Muriel Dyer went to Old
Town Thursday 10 pass q few days
vacation with her mother. Mrs.
Maude Loudon.
Mrs. Thomas g. Lancey and Mrs.
Nellie NJ. IIunnewelI were in Bangor
for the day, Thursday.
Frank Ford was business caller
in Bangor Thursday.
Mrs. &. j. Strong was a business
caller In Skowhegan on Thursday.
Mrs. May Gray and Miss Frances
ingalls, Of Hartland were in Bangor
for the day Thursday.
Mrs. L. o. Clement was in Bangor
on matters of business Thursday.
Mrs. James Turnbull and Mrs. Har-
old Welner were in Waterville and
Oakland calling on relatives and
friends Thursday.
W. Z. Gray of North Newport was
a visitor in town Thursday and left
later in the day for Hartland, where
he attended the funeral service of
Mrs. Abbie Hinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox were in
Readficld for the day Saturday.
Mrs. George Holt OF Noridgcwoci
was in town shopping Saturday.
Ernest Nj. Eames is in Madison and
up river town for a few days on
business.
Miss Florence Davis went to Brook
line. Mass, on business saturday
morning.
Arnold Findley was at Hinckley
Saturday to visit his children who
are being boarded in 4 family at that
village.
Carolyn Hobart. grade teacher at
Good VIII passed Saturday IN town
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Hobart of High street.
Mrs. Eugene Merchant and Mrs. J.
C. Dudley have returned TO their
homes in Fairfield after visiting their
niece, Mrs. Arthur Lyons Of Spring
street.
Cony Foster, who has been attend
Ing an Auto Training school at De-
iroit. Mich. has returned to the nome
Of his parents. Mr.. AMI Mrs. George
Foster ut North Cornv!lle.
Miss marguerite Craig of Wilton,
who is the director OF music In the
Skowhegan schools went to Water
vile Saturday morning where she was
'he guest OF friends at Foss Han.
Mrs Gertrude Stevens Leavitt,
member Of the board Of trustees OF
me State Reformatory fer Women
Who has been at the Institution for
& ,lsee days returned to her home In
PORTLAND Saturday leaving on the
morning train.
Miss Sally Marston. the young
laughter of Col. and Mrs. Roy l..
Marstoa went to Waterville Saturday
70 visit for the day with her cousin.
N'Ss Ruth Marston at the home OF
Ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
by Beck

red in Washington, D. c. on Febru-
airy 18th. 1864.
Rev. George Merriam. pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church conducted
religious service in Stevens Assem-
bly, hall at the State Reformatory for
W omen Sunday afternoon and
preached a helpful sermon.
Miss Grace FOX. senior at Col
by college, came to Skowhegan Fri
day night to attend the Colby Glee
Club concert and dance and visited
over Friday night with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fox of Fair
view avenue.
Miss Lillian HansCom was in Wa
tcrviilc. Friday. where she is pi-
ano forte pupil of Arthur Roundy
and voice pupil of Mrs. Hubbard.
Mrs. George Merriam. who has
been passing n few days in Water
willie with her daughters. Mrs. Les
ter +. Weeks and Miss Marion Mer-
riam. 4 junior at Colby college, re-
turned home Friday night.
Mrs Emma Weston returned from
Portland. Friday night, where she
went to meet her granddaughter.
Priscilla Weston. Miss Priscilla will
pass several months with Mrs. Wes-
ton at her home on North avenue.
Leo Brcdett of Augusta was the
Weekend guest Of Miss Pearle Du-
mont at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Dumont. d.
Mrs. a. J.. Wolcott of Farming
ton arrived in town Friday night 10
pass a few days with her daughter.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. FL
mer Gerald on Water street!
Mrs. Anita Hinckley of Athens is
4, l,n a
daughter. Mrs. Leander Brown. for
Il time. while Mr.. Brown was OPP
coated upon at the Somerset hos
pitai. Friday morning, is a patient
at the hospital
Kenneth L. Copp, Colby '2G. who
is Il member Of the Colby Glee Club,
which gave a concert in town Sat
urday night. was the guest Of his
father. Rucl l.. Copp of West Front
street. while in town.
Mrs. James Staples OF Har.and,
who has been in town, has gone to
Augusta. where she win receive
treatment at the Augusta city hos
pital.
Mrs. T. T. Porter Of Presque Isle
arrived in town Friday night and
visited over night with her brother
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 4. Porter
o. W ater street saturday morning
Mrs. Porter went 70 Readfeld to at
tend the funeral of a niece. Miss
Hazel Leavitt
The regular meeting Of Somerset
Council. No. 20Sg. knights OF Co.
lunlbus, will take place tonight in
the Il. Of G. hall on Madison ave-
nue. The meeting opens at 40 r.
N. and there will be balloting be-
sides the regular order of business.
The fifth entertainment of the K.
Of c. series conducted this winter
in the G. o. F. hall. will take place
Tuesday evening. Whist and dancing
will be in order and music will be
furnished bS a local orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Farm Bureau to Meet
Eastern Star Meetinu

The first meeting of the Sunset
chapter No. So Order OF Eastern Star
to be held since the installation of
the new officers for 1924 was held
Friday evening at the Masonic hall.
At $40 delicious supper consisting
OF baken beans. rolls. salads, cake and
coffee was served by the newly cleo
ted and appointed officers and was
much enjoyed, There was large at
tendance. The regular semi monthly
business meeting was held in the
chapter rooms after the supper. 1t
was voted to have a simple supper at
one of the two monthly meetings and
at the other to have n program. The
next meeting Of the chapter will be
held on the first Friday evening in
March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Birthday PARTY

Charles Joel Whitney. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Joel Whitney. on Friday af-
ternoon entertained seven of his lit
tie friends at the home of his par
ents. on Bloomfield St, in honor of
his seventh birthday. The little
guests were Blinn Packard, Waldron
Kennison. Gerald SpoffSrd. Herman
Staples, George Carpenter, and Har-
old Durrell.
The hours for the party were from
4 to and during that time games
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

made two comforters aud worked out
aprons.
Mrs. Young who is boarding at Lo-
gan Clark's recently suffered stroke
of paralysis and has been unconscious
since.
Ruth Lyon was a business caller
in Augusta Monday.
Mrs. Cora Goff was a business call
or in Augusta Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Relief Corps Meets

The regular meeting of the Rust
sell Relief Corps was held Friday AZ
ternoon at the Grand Army Hall with
all officers I'm the chairs except the
Chaplain. Mrs. Lizze HoNie Nye WHO
Is III at the Somerset Hospital. The
president, Mrs. Flora Lewis presided
during the huiness meeting. After
the transaction of the business a
lincoln program was carried out ur-
der the direction of the Patriotic
Instructor, Mrs. Agnes Dunbar and
consisted of the following numbers;
Reading. Mrs. Martha +. Morrill,
reading. Mrs. Eliza Petty; reading.
Mrs. Mary s. T. Burnes. The next
meeting will be held on the first Fri
dav in March at which time Wash
inrton program will be given ana
refreshments will he served. There
was large attendance at the Fri
dav afternoon meeting and a pleas
ant time was spent by the Corps
ladies.
Miss Ruth Valliere, who teaches
at the White school on the Lakewood
road had the misfortune to slip, at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Ola
VnlIiere on Leavitt street, Satur-
dov afternoon and break bone IN
her ankle. Mrs. Valliere's friends VIII
reeret to know of this accident and
~ is especially hard as her mother
is iii and has been connned 10 her
honef or many weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
UniversaIist Mems Club Planning
Minstrel Show

1t has been definitely decided that
the Mems club will stage a minstrel
show and Alton Palmer has been APP
pointed chairman over all the various
committees. Chairman Palmer has
appointed his various sub committees
which are as follows: Selection and
direction-James Halliday, Horace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
CLASSIFIED-DISPLAY
TIMBER LOT FOR SALE

BY the owner. About ITS acres,
thirty-fve In field with buildings,
balance timber land. Eight hun
dred thousand, might be million
feet, 75'o white pine, eight to If
teen inches on stump, exceptional
ly tall growth, two to three logs
in tree. Balance hemlock and
spruce, very tall and good size.
Near Richmond. Maine, one and
one-half miles to railroad station.
One of the big assets to this lot
10 its location, which Is ideal for
operating either summer or winter.
Land borders on the Konnebeo
river, lumber runs from shore
back. Mice dry sloping land TO
river. Lumber can be cut ana
taken either mp or down the river
and manufactured, or manufac-
tured on tho land, and shipped by
water or rail.
For quick sale $500. This Is q
trade, to buy to operate now, or
to hold, as the taxes are very low,
and the growth of the timber will
pay big rate of interest. Address
Charles e. Patched, @ Massachu-
eottJ Avenue, Portland, Maine.
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Buxton; publicity committcc-Ver-
non Smiley. Walter Harrington: cos
tunes and stage settings Leon
Haines, Wilder Humphrey. +. J..
Cam: tiCkets-LancCy MiIlikcn.
Frank, Bailey, Ray Butler, Fred Lane
and every member Of the club.
The plans are now to stage this
minstrel show by the iIst of March.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell A. Craig and
children. Nick and Jane of Milo aro
IN town for few days' visit with
MIR. and Mrs. Asa Craig AT their home
on Nichols street
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LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats. Pets

Dogs, Cats, Pets ~
BULLDOG-t'rench. male, dark brin-
die, screw tail, bat ears; also Boston
terrier female Us ibs.). pcdigrced.
A. Leo. SO Cony St. Augusta.
GERMAN POLICE-Shepard pups s
weeks Old, beautiful golden tans. sill
Yer grays, black and tan. If YOU wish
u high class pup for n small price
call today. So each, males and fc-
males. {. l.. Wakefield, Grove St,
Augusta. Tel. S19-M.
mos old. l.. NJ. Kyle, No. Vassalboro.
THE LOST is found the Classified
Al way.
THE CLASSIFIED section is an In
deX OF Opportunities.
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We Create since

Skowhegan has been noted for its
amateur productions for many years
and is credited with much talent and
Ye Create SINCE which is to be
presented at the Bethany Baptist
church Friday, ye twenty second daye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
THE BIBLE SAYS:

Let not your left hand know
wat your right hand does"
00'n Modernists and Funda-
"ensa'ists agree, however, that
NUS does not mean the Working
.sssue Of the Federated church
should not announce that they
y" serve with both hands, hot
."a cold lunches, cooked fooa
~ osner goodies, at the church
a''ors, Feb. 81, from AZ p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
SIDNEY

NORTH-The Ladies' Aid. which
was postponed from Wednesday. met
Friday last week with Mrs. Belle
Thayer. There were IL present. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Situations Wanted-Eemale

HOU SEkEEPER--Posi in elderly
widowar's family. Good home rather
than high wages. Country preferred.
T.. A. % High St, Lewiston.
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EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors, canvassers, Agents IS

Observation-Disclosures S
largest exclusive trouser house has
opening in this territory Made to
measure trousers $3.50 to $3.50. Big
daily profits and bonus. Write Lincoln
Tailoring Company, 81 East 18th ST..
New York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

WANT TO sell something? Tell ali
about 1t in a Classified Al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

were played and a merry time was
had by the little host and his guests.
Delicious refreshments were served
by Mrs. Whitney consisting OF ice
cream. fancy waters and a handsome
birthday cake which was decorated
with seven candles. Master Whitney
received many nice gifts from his
guests and other friends in remem-
brance of his birthday and the best
wishes for many happy returns Of
the day which was SO pleasantly
passed at the occasion of his seventh
anniversary of his birth.
Colby Glee Club Concert
The Colby Glee Club gave an ex
ccilent and much enjoyed concert in
the Opera House Friday evening as
q Skowhegan High School benefit
and after the concert dance was
held at Grange Hall. The Colby men
were entertained in various homes in
town over night and returned to
Waterville Saturday morning. Be-
cause one member of the cluD was a
Skowhegan young man, Kenneth X.
Copp made the concert of special in
tcrest to Skowhegan audience. Mr..
Copp appeared in several numbers
and rendered cornet solo "Remem-
Dcrance OF IlDeraIl ana encore. Inc
concert was well received and cor
daily applauded. Mr.. Harrison Smith
of Waterville directed the glee club
in their numbers.
Farm Bureau to Meet
There will be Joint Farm Bureau
meeting tomorrow Tuesday the 18th
at the home of Forest Luce on the
Lakewood Road. The Women will
consider Healthful' Corsetry and the
mems subject is Estimation of Tim
Der. Myron +. Watson, Forestry
Specialist of the Extension Service
will DC present and address the men
and Miss Marion G.. Hare. the Home
Demonstration Agent of the County
Farm Bureau will be in attendance
at the women's meeting. This Is to
be an all day meeting and at the
noon hour q picnic dinner will he
served and a social hour will be en-
ioyed. All interested in the extern
sion are cordially invited to attend
thiS ,Dopting
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tiaip Wanted-Mais
"a
HeIp-Male or Female

CLERkS-1S up. Excellent salary. EN-
am Augusta, March 8. For government
positions in your State. Experience
Unnecessary. For free particulars.
write X. Terry (former Civil Service
examiner). co Barrister Bldg.
Washington. ID. e.
MEN OR WOMEN--Earn S. to $50
weekly in your spare time at home adj
dressing and mailing circulars for
mail order firms. No canvasSing. Book
of instructions sent preoaid for Csc
silver EMPIRE SUPPLY CO, Hart
land, Maine.
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want musical instrument? Get II
fhe Want Ad wav.
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BUSINESS SERVICE
Painting, Papsring, Decorating 2

SMALL OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Small profits. better days work cuts
labor cost. E. Fl. Hodges. Painter.
Paperhanger % Gage st. Tel S91.
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Tailoring and Pressing
80

HOFFMANIZING-A modern Aladdin's
lamp. makes your oldest suit or over
coat look like new. Berry the Tailor.
POI Water ST., Augusta.
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Lost and Found

MADAME CRAM-Mediu:n. Readings
daily Capitol st. Tel. 657-J.
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tAT-Lost. Tiger striped, name
sally" White on one hind leg to hip.
TEA 1Si-M. Reward.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS


quiet for GONZALES
cent or old lady. with services OF cx-
Derienccd nurse. Tel. 27S-R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

THE OPPORTUNITY you are seek
ing is calling to you through the cIas-
sified columns
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Today the Day Begin the Daily Habit Reading These Economical
LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

BAY HORSE-king Edward, mark
2.293: safe for lady 10 drive; will
work single or double: cheap for cash.
Jennie Marson. IS Harrison Ave,
Gardiner. Tel. 306-Y.
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BUSINESS SERVICE

SEWING-Chi clothes a special
ty. Mrs. c. II. Eldridge. 81 Secon
St, HalloWelL
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THE LOST is found the Classified

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: spayed females 3
mos old. L. NJ KYLE. No. Nassalboro.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
DESERTED 2S YEARS AG0, SEEKS MOTHER
White Plains Women Advertise
 in Newspaper

New York, Aug. ik,-A woman wha lisft her infant twin daughters in front of Gabriel Fnrdy's farmhouse on North Main street, White Plains, about tWentyseight years ago is being sought by the children she abandoned, heth of whom are married and in comfortable circumstances, They inr serted the following advertisement yesterday in White Plains news, paper
 Information wanted concerning mother of twins left on local farm about twenty'eight years ago. Write Box ErSs,"
 The babies were discovered In Fur- dy's field the day after the woman had heen seen carrying them about the village, They were ehristsned Edna and Grace Fields and were taken 10 the almshouss,
 While still in their infancy they were adopted, Edna by family living m Pound Ridge and Grace by a fam fly in White Plains. Edna learned when she was ten years old that she was founding and had a twin sister somewhere in the world. Grace was not told of her origin until two years ago. when she was about 10 be mar ried. She instituted search imme- diately and discovered Edna and the two decided to seek their mother.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
BANDIT ROBS TWO GAS
 STATIONS AND ESCAPES
Youthful Rabher Calle0is s2aa from Gasoline sslesmen in Nest
 Hayen and New Haven

New Haven, Aug, is,-lioldlng un two gasoline stations at the point Of a gun last night a bandit got away with sses and succeeded in making his escape from the police The first holdup was al ss Elm street. West Haven, where the bandit appeared early in lhe evening, Entering the station with his gun leEeled, the hanr dii, ss years old, and Hnmasked, der maRded the cash in ihe register, After securing the sl20, he held up a young IAan in the street and ore dered him ta call 4 iaAieah, unan arrival of inc uaehine, he bandit drove away and was brought 10 this city,
 shortly afterNarf the bandit ap- peared at a gas station al Putnam street and Union avenue and holding m the proprietor there hs secured the days receipts amounting 10 sTs, He made his escape before the ar, rival of the police.
 The young man is described ss fyr feet. two inches tall and wore a dark suit, tan shoes and a dark cap. He carried two guns
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
DELUSE ELECTED
 LEADER OF EAGLES
Kelly Oi NauSatuck Is Named
 Grand Conductor

Prevalence. R, |, Aus lk,-0ita F, psluss o Indianapolis, Ind, an or ganizsT and charter member of Aerie 2ll of that city, was yesterday elect ed grand worthy president of the frsternal Order of Eagles at the asth annual convention Of the order being held in this city, The other elective offices were filled as follows.
 Past grand worthy president, How ard Y. Ragland, Cincinnati, grand worthy vice president, (, (, iuen- iher, Pittsburghi grand treasurer, Joe seph Ii, Bowling, Dayton, ohioi grand secretary, J. C Parry, Kansas City, Me, grand chaplain, James o'keefe, chicago, Ill,; grand trustees, l., N, Wss,ermsn, Seattle, Washington Ar- mand T. Nichols. Atlantic City, N L' Edward Ryan, Philadelphia, Pa, and Harry MeLogan, Milwaukee, Wis, grand conductor, William r, Kelly, Nangatuek, Conn, and grand inside guard, John A. Leynd, WatertoWn, Mass,
 The features of the convention to' dsy besides the election of officers were E brilliant street parade in which more than is,n00 marched and in which sh.nhn imp riEes was contested for. the awarding nf similar amount ia the winners of tho competitive ritual complication which has been in progress throughout the week, and a competition between drill teams, judged by army officers, at Crescent Park.
 The parade. held at noon through tho business section of the city. wns not only one Of the largest to be held here in years, but also furnished a lively and vari-colored scene as the result of the presence of patrols and degree teams which appeared in every variety and hue of uniform and took advantage of each broad stretch of the line Of march to indulge in . maze of military convolutions.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
PLIERS ARE JOYOUS
Prospects of Their Starting For Home Via Air, Gives Pleasure To Ameri- can Ayiators.
can Ayiators.

By The Associated Press.
 Reykiayik. Iceland Aug. 1s.-The American army world flyers are in excellent spirits at the idea of leav- ing on their long hop to Angmagsalik. Greenland, today.
 Lieutenant Lowell smith, command or of the two-plane squadron, and his companions, were undaunted by q heavy rain which fell steadily all day yesterday and were heard cracking Jokes about the weather. storm is forecast between Iceland and Greenland, but it's exact position on the route of the flight will not be known until later.
 The American airmen have created a favorable impression on the people of Reykiavik by their friendly and manner.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
DIMES ON 5000 FISH

Copenhagen. Aug. 15--Almost 5000 little fish were devoured by female dolphin st one meal, according 10 Dr. J. Schmidt, one of the best known ichthyologists of Denmark. Dr. Schmidt had this dolphin caught off the Spanish coast in the Mediterran- eah and then examined its stomach. He found in its 15,1o1 ear bones. of which every fish has two. Dr. Schmidt established the fact that these bones belonged to five varieties of fish that made up the dolphin's meal.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
WOOLWORTH TAKES LEASE
Takes G0 Year Lease On Aeaiian Hall Tn New York City Al s?T ,s00, ,0O0 Price,
Price.

New York, Aug, ib.--Ths Aeolian building. an ls-story structure in Forty. street opposite the New York public library and which has been devoted largely 10 music. has been taken over on 6S-year lease by the r. W, Woolworth company which las announced that its store will use the first floor. Aeolian Hall. A music center of the city, now occupies part of the first floor.
 Announcement of the lease follow ed close upon the purchase of the building by the Schulte Cigar stores company. The Woolworth lease pro- yides for graduated rent. beginning at s4oo,o00 for the first year. which will total about s27.50o,o0o for the entire period
New Britain herald., 1924-08-15
FIND LOFTS MANUSCRIPT.
French Jeweler Discovers Valuable
 Work in Hired Tasieab.

Paris, Aug. iS,-Th. manuscript comprising part of the diary of Pierre Loti which was lost in a taxi. cab hy q printer to whom it had been confded for the reproduction Of fac- similes, has been found, A jewelier. Jean Ruhel, discovered the manu. script when he entered the taxi yes. ierday He st first thought 1t s sehoolboy's essay, but. being Of . methodieal turn. took it home with him on the chance of finding tn. owner. He learned of Its value when he read of the printers misfortune in the newspaper.