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Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
lHrSOnal and Social
9ple Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

a Aolle J. Wilson and Mrs. E.
a'aIne entertained at dinner on
Rmas day, Mrs. John w. Roberts
ayma; Mrs. William Wilson.Bur-
loln and Mary Wilson of Bo-
Manor Nd; DR.. and Mrs. Ash
I Of Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams, Frances and Robert
Ems Of Galena, Md; Manlove and
+. Wilson of Middletown.
y Bertha L. HOffecker. Mr.. and
J. NJ Hoffecker and daughter
all Of Haverford, Pa, and Mrs.
z d. Dick and Miss Lola Dick
'.elOon, n. j., ate their Christ
gnner with Mr.. and Mrs. R. D.
FIef and Miss Louise Hoffecker.
0eftaa Hoffecker remained for
9sT visit.
and Mrs. Frank r. Poole. IT..
Mss Evalyn Spruance. of pitts.
, Fa' were brief visitors to Smvr-
'Stmas Day. They ate their
r.H Cnler with Mr.. PooIe's parents
.'Doaolgh. Mrs. Poole remained
i l'f a longer visit after her bus-
n. .s.uEned. She will spend most
'l44Iy with her parents in Smvr-
(. and Mrs. John L. Truax and son
/, ,'.eree !. nc Iruax and Miss Maud
n 4 Philadelphia, and Mr.. and
. 'I,5l cI.. bush of Whortendyke, NJ,
y. 'u''sCmas 4, visitors of Mrs. |
IT.. y ~ Stevenson and Miss Emma
~ y Martha Tucker of Dover. has !
n, 1 n, from a visit to her grand !
~ M and Mrs. John w. Tuck !
/ e.. !, CARL Price of West Hart
n. ,' ~. was a visitor to his
/ h me- relatives the past week.
n, s'Sson S Bailey of Bethlehem.
n n no nome for Christmas. '''''
,...I: aIlaOeth Dawson, who has
! toe t%s'alng N in Pennsylvania, is
NJ o ule holidays with her par
/ p, b.. and Mrs. E. W. Dawson
r1ir. Ir,ssla Carter, of Johns Hop
s,1 s5sl'y' ,.i.1 Baltimore, spent his
Cso,.l "l'n !, his parents, Mr.. and
1. ns9. ge E. Carter, at Cedar Brook
\ 4, Joseph Beckett and dauob+o,
Gr,ts,aBe Gl,s,s Bel Beckett, are spending
s1a.an,l s',l,las holidays with Mr.. and
.oa,r, sr and Mr.. and Mrs. Sitter
/ ,r5 .'p'Swn, Sl Philadelphia. '
iar 10 gns Mfs' Frank f. Postles had
Vaa 'Sssis GssI;f Tor Sunday, DR.. Fran
Postsass tiasNln' and Mr.. and Mrs.
a15 s,f1, T, Of Philadelphia ia.'' WIS.,
'sitn.a, .,is' ). Edwin Wilson have
/, /. Maryland. ''s' IN PoeOmoke
..'Dl aaa N Mrs. Alfred Tilobroor 80,
.ludgs, ,ngnman a spent Chirtmas
y, ,",lI,mington. " ilaS'-
'ood. 1rsi NJ William shortiss, Of
"a Tss,' ~ ): j.; Mr.. and Mrs. RiIev
: Snit5S (, Chester, I Pa, and Ms
Pests of Philadelphia, p have been b I, J
iorouo5 y Mr, and Mrs. John !
y C6yia,,at CSu at the Colonial Inn dur. dur- !
siss TSlssnas Ts,n holidays. '''' U'i !
9sadnaai ary and Emily spruaroo :.
y Dr. 5he holidays with their \
p and ! marry Spruance, VIII I
Edosa,. I visit s. to New York Citv /
SDTs.ar sar Spruance and MY, MY. =
sarold lsss nee are visiting Mr.. and and ! !
a Tbs nssoinger solge and children 6
'chabingers We're in {
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31

Fred Short, a farmer residing near
,r5esOn, holds the record so far for
sT pOrkers in lower Delaware.
Ting the week he butchered several
s which weighed about 925 pounds
b P H. Palmer, who lives near
\ Furnace, killed a hog which tip
/ tie beam at 500 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31

ES Annie Cannon, an astronomer
-igted with the Harvard Observa-
4, is spending the Christmas holi-
T With her sister, Mrs. William ].
.lal, at Dover After the holiday
Sl Miss Cannon will go to Wash
s.on, where she is scheduled to de-
b an address before the Scientific
.0nomieal Society.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
Live Stock
aYRNA AND VICINITY

SMYRNA Benevolent Society will
y. at the home of Mrs. w. w.
Ighudy Monday afternoon, January
\. at 2.9O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31

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Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
NOTICE

The National Bank of Smyrna
December Is, 1924
The Annaul Meeting of the Stock
holders and the election of Directors
will be held at the Banking House on
Tuesday, January 18th, between the
hours of IL and 1 P. M.
E. T. PORTER, Cashier.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
EG SsU-J.tP TROUBLE
Dcstroysrs Arc Ordered to Pro,r,4
 Japanese Interests tn Islands
@ Ths Ass5 iats1 f'fess.

rs Tie Assoeiats1 Press.
 Tokio. May 3s.-The dexirorers iaokaze. Fokitsukazc and Amatsukaze. Ehich were on duty in inc Kuriie Islands in connection with the Ameri- ean round-the- world airplsne flight. have been ordered to kamchatkan saters on "speciaI sers ice"
 II is understood their duties are the protection Of Japanese fishing inter csts in that region during the coming sunmer
 There has been friction het1een tre Japaness and Fussian authori.ies several years regarding the right Of Japan to fish in Haters of the kamchstka Peninsula.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
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MlDSH|PMAN KILLED
 BY HIS SHIPMATES
Thrown Overheard From SeaVall
 in Annual Frolic

Annapolis, Md, May cs.--Thrown overheard from the sea wall at the Naval academy by classmates in an annual frolic, Midshipman Leicester U. smith, Of Kent, Ohio, was killed yesterday afternoon. It is believed he was struck on the head by the mast of small sailboat which over turned just after he was thrown in.
 TOT years it has been the custom, .or members of the second class to nrow each other overheard on the occasion Of receiving their class rings. ' ms custom was being carried out in the usual way yesterday.
 Young smith was thrown over with 2 large number Of others. They svam to nearby cat boats m order to climb nGt ot the water, three of the nun. Ter climbing in on one side at thc Same time.
 II is thought the mast Of one of the loats struck Smith on the head, as he sank, Immediately the water was tlled with other midshipmen diving for their comrade. He was. brought 10 the surface in about four minutes and immediately given medical atten- ton.
 At the end of an hours futile cf.. forts 10 rcsuscitaio him lc was pro nounccd dead
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
JAPAN HEARING HONORS
 ON RETIRING OFFICIAL
Is Teted At Dinner and speechmak CTS Express Regret That He Is
 Leaving Them

By the Associated Press,
 Tokio, May a9.-Further high hon. ors are being accorded the retiring American ambassador, Cyrus F.. Woods, as his days in Japan become fewer Today Ambassador and Mrs. Woods will be entertained hy the rrincc regent at a Special farewell luncheon.
 Premier kiyoura. host to the Amer ican ambassador at dinner, addressing Mir, Woods directly said that it was with "profound regret" that he reach- cd the hour Of the ambassadors fare well.
 You have had more than one demonstration of the gratitude of my countrymen toward you" said ki- youra. That gratitude has resulted not only because of the spontaneous sympathy and noble courage with which you shared the suffering in our great disaster uhe earthquake and fire Of last SeptcmberD, but also he- cause of your unvavering fdeIitN to the cause Of a warmer and more un- friendship between our two countries.
 ."i further wish 10 express the com fort | derive from the conviction that after your return to America you will devote your energies 10 strengthening that more complete understanding which must underly tke future rriend- ship between Japan and America"
 Amhassador Woods replied brie fly, thanking the premier. and saying that he especially valued the tribute at this time when the matter Of Japan ese exclusion from the United States was foremost in the minds of all.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
GENERAL Sri;IkE NEAR
( tHnton Workers May Quit n Fro.
 Ir.i Againl Rieh TaNcs
n. tbs Asso iatsd ircav.

P# ths AssatiHtgd Press.
 canton. May 21.--A general strike "f al workers in Canton is threaten cd h"raus" of ih" excessive taxation.
 Merchants handling general pro- visions already are on strike and furih"r general strikes are expected uni'ss inc government agrees 10 a"plisl tho dislil;cd taxes.
 ''no nf the objects Of the natives planning The Strike is the driving out of iho soldiers here from other prov incns. particularly from Ynnan and Human Volunteer troops from sur rounding disirirtq. numbering about l2.ho0 ar" concentrating at Canton. prepared fur emergency.
 Tho ci'H governor llcrc has rc. signed. and General Hsu Tsnus-C Chi has assumed the position or com mander-in-chicf Of the Kwauettlne it1is pro'inccb troops with beadquar- tors at shiuhin-. west of here.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
JUST Lihi, GERMANY
Jan Newspaper says America Rc
 rnacts scrap of Paper" Role
tI3t A.,o, IaIcd rreat


 Tolio, May 29.--Tho Nichi Nirhi, ono of the most nnucncial Of the Japanese nGeWspapcrs. in an editorial iil,cns Amnricas abrogation of the "gcnticmen's agreement" to Ger many's scrap of paper treatment of Belgium. "it is true" says the %tchi Nichi. That tho Gcntlcmcn's agreement WAS little different from ordinary treaties, but. nevertheless it "as an international understanding. the abrogation or which demands pre- liGinary consultation between the two ratries interested America lays herself open to the same criticism as Germany did when she violated Bel. gium.
 "l nlcss the United States can prove 10 Japan that she is justified in sb. roGating tho agreement without con- shiiing Japan, this country will be afraid to enter into any further agreements with the United States as the powers were afraid Of Ger man%'s good faith after the spolia- ton Of Belgium"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
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The Roanoke was captured nea

Inc hoanoke was captured near Ohenping on the Ho liver.
 The American prisoners are Dr. II. G. Miller member of the Christian Missionary alliance, and Rex Ray of the Southern Baptist mission.
 Two Englishmen, named Jaffray and Carne, also were taken prisoner, along with twenty Chinese.
 All were blindfolded and taken to the pirates mountain stronghold.
 The story Of the attack and capture became public when the bandits re- leased the Chinese captain of the Roanoke so that he might notify the mission that the prisoners would be freed upon payment of a large ran sem.
 The American legation here is mak. ing representations to the foreign of fec. The American consul at Canton fears that an carly release is improb- able, however, because the prisoners were taken Into a wild and uninhabit- el country.
 The motorboat was loaded with sup plies for the relief Of missionaries at kWciiin
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
snake and .spc Pals

Los Angolcs--rhc Damon and Tv- thias of a local shoUplace are a @0- foot constrictor and a0-pound ape. The two spend hours together in the same cago, and although it would he easy for th, snake 10 crush and swat low the littl. siinian, they always are on the most amisbl terms. The ape pulls the snakes tail. beats the mon ster's head and tries to catch the rcd. needle-like tongue as it darts in and out-all in fun. of course.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
hILLIkEN I'D SPEAK
6uietTor Of Maine Will Address
 Northern Iiaptist Contention

Milwaukee. Wis. May aa.-Ex- Governor C. F. Mfliken of Maine was 10 appear before the NortheH Bap- .tist contention here late today as part of the Counsel Of Lavmep's cop- tribution to inc convention work others appearing with him incIude CorUin z. shauk. president of tbs convention. Seattle: |. NJ. Harris New Jcrses: C. W. Coleman. Massa- chlse'ts. J. C. Colgate. New York. and \. L. Scott. MassachusAtts.
 Organizations contributing fo tho program today included inc American Baptist Publication society: rcliriogs education department: Bible e.nosi- tion division: Women's Amef,~au Baptist Foreign Mission society. Au- nual reports s~sevorai will he heard.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
AMERICAN CONSUL SEEKS
 RELEASE OF PRISONERS
Two 'rc Held Ky Chinesp rripands Who rc Demanding a ilca,y
 Ransom
D. .he At.n.Iatad rI,..-

Bv fAe AEsoc lated itrFs.
 Picking. May "a,--cp',er E. cham Ierlain. American ,ict.cnnsal at Gan. lon, has gone 10 Murhow in khangei prornce. 10 urge action iy Incal au. thoritics to obtain tho rrtrasr ot tvo Americans and th'ir iwcnt.. su rnm- nnnions. taken captive rc,->t hg pirates who captured tha m,du. boat Roanoke. owned by thc Ar. .pnu Southern Baptist mission af Wuwbnw.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
ALICE CAREY

Meet the worlds first official feminine baseball scorekeeper She's Alice Carey, University of California sport writer on the college paper wh great proficiency in hGndng ABS hits and assists aar male After graduation she tends to continue sport writing under her de plume of Al Carey"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-09

of'speed. A truck, occupied by J. C.. Aurthan of Hartford had stopped along the road near the car tracks, facing in the direction of Berlin. Hackney's car swerved to the left, it Is alleged, striking the truck. Lit tie damage was done.
 Agitate For School
 It is expected that agitation for a school house in the Christian Lane district will be started in the near future by residents of that section of Berlin. It is their claim that a school would be a safeguard 10 the many children who must attend the kensington school at the present time, crossing the main highwE' several times. Just what will be done is not known, although it is expected that a request for such a building may be Sent to the school board.
 Mail Going Out Slowly
 So far Berlin residents have not come to the realization that mall destined for foreign countries and distant points in the United States and Canada, should be on its way now. The postmast CTS report that little outgoing mail, except that bound for Italy has been received.
 It is expected, that conditions this year will be similar to those eX- perienced at other times. There will be a rush during the last few days before Christmas. with the result that there will be congestion and de- lay in receipt of packages.
 Postmaster Sidney M. Cowles of Kensington today issued another plea to residents, asking them to get letters. post cards and packages on the way so that they may reach their several destinations before the holiday becomes present tense.
 Many Attending Grange Session The session of Pomona Grange at the Berlin Grange hali today was largely attended by Changers from all parts of the state. It was esti- mated that about 200 persons were present. The morning session was devoted to the complication of the fifth degree, that of Pomona, on a large class of candidates. This afternoon the fourth degree was taken by & large class. Dinner was served by Berlin Grange at noon and an entertainment program was 10 have been presented after the business of the afternoon had been dispensed with. At press time the exercises had not yet been brought to a conclusion. Mrs. Kretchman of Wethersfeld Grange, Pomona lecturer, prepared the program.
 Invited to Attend Rally
 Henry C. Deming, chairman of the republican town committee, to- day stated that all Berlin women are invited to attend the republican rally, which will be held at the Elks club, New Britain, tonight Mrs James D. Tillinghast of Boston. will , be the prlnclpal speaher oI the s ning.
 Visiting in Kensington
 Mir. and Mrs. Fritz Leigler Of Bos- ton are visiting MT. and Mrs. Charles schuerer of the Blue Hills district Kensinston.
 James W. Woodruff
 The funeral of James W. Wood ruff of Berlin, who died at his home on Berlin street Sunday afternoon was held today at S:15 p. m. from ] the Berlin Congregational church Roy. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor or th' church, officiated. Burial was IT Maple cemetery.
 i Sorrow was expressed on all side'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-09

presented. The club iS regarded as one of the foremost musical organi- zations in New England and interest has expressed itself in the large ad- vance sale of tickets.
 City Meeting Tonight
 Committees of the city council will gather tonight to discuss issues. on which reports are anticipated for the council meeting of December IT. Among the matters, which will be taken up, will be the proposition to buy land on Warner court for the water department so that the de- partment may centra.ize its various sub divisions, Buying of property in the rear of the City hall for other city purposes will also be consid- cred.
 Grand officer Coming
 Grand Worthy Conductor William Kelley of Naugatuck will be the guest of Bell City Aerie, F. O. E., at its meeting on Wednesday night in Eagles hall on S-4dow street. Fol- lowing the presentation Of the grand lodge official 10 the members. the aerle will discuss plans for a kid dies" Christmas party. The ritual session will be following by a social hour.
 Vets Plan Meeting
 Discussion Of the arrangements for the state encampment Of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, scheduled for next June in this city, will take place at a meeting of the commit- tee in charge on December l5 in the city court room. At this time, reports of the program Of the vari- ous sub committees will be made.
 Sereno Nichols
 Locol people were surprised yes- terday to hear of the death Of Serene Nicols, 7S years old, & local veteran of the Civil war on Saturday at Noroton, The funeral was held in that place yesterday afternoon.
 Mir. Nichols was native of the city and had lived here until about 10 years ago, when he removed to Noroton. He served in the Civil war as a member Of company I of the Twenty-ffth Connecticut Volun- teers. For many years, he was er1- ployed at the Dunbar Bros.s fac- tory. He leaves his wife, a daugh- ter. Mrs. Mary McPherson and son, Bert G. Nichols, all of this city.
 Bristol Briefs
 Julius Pierce and Julian Norton have returned from Chicago where they have been attending the gath ering of the National Association of Summer Amusement Park execu- tives during the last two weeks.
 Miss Lucy Landry of Canton, Ohio, is spending & vacation at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. N. Landry of Laurel street.
 Members of T. B. Robson Camp, S. of V, will meet on Wednesday night in Legion hall.
 Palos circle. D. of l., will meet to- night in K. of c. hall.
 William J. Lysaght has returned to his home in New York after visiting relatives and friends in this city. ..a
 Mrs. ]. F. Mccarthy of Merriman street is visiting friends in Bridge port.
 Charles w. Roberts Is i'll at his home on Merriman street with pneu- monia.
 Undertaken James J. Dunn of West street is recuperating at St. Francis hospital in Hartford, from an operation on his hip, which was performed last week.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-09

when 1t was learned that Mir. Wood . ruff had passed away. He was one of Berlin's best known citizens and was for years an earnest member of the Berlin Congregational church.
 New Electric Sign
 A new electric sign has been plac- cd in front of Abel's garage on Ber- lin street. The sign is a large one, the largest in town, and can be seen from one end of Berlin street to the other.
 Court Cases Tonight
 The case of State Policeman Rob- ert Anderson Is scheduled for triaI in the Berlin town court tonight al 7:30 o'clock. The officer was in' volved in an automobile accident 1T Berlin Thanksgiving eve. Judge Griswold will be on the bench and Prosecutor c. r. Lewis will conduct the states case.
 Several automobile cases will be ] Ou tIle uuChSt' dhlollS tilcili tiIdL UT Frank J. Wendt of Wallingford, who is held responsible for five car automobile smashup on the turnpike Sunday evening.
 Choir Rehearsal Tonight
 A rehearsal of the choir Of St Paul's church, Kensington, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the church. The group will work or special music for Christmas.
 Junior Sunshine Meeting
 Lena Corbin branch, Junior Sun shine society of Berlin, will hold a Poverty Social" in the community house on Saturday afternoon at 2:SC o'clock. Home made articles, food and candy will be on sale and a general good time will be furnished all who attend.
 East Berlin Items
 The local members of the Girl Scouts will attend meeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday after noon.
 The regular meeting Of the Knights of Pythias society will be held at their hall on Grove street this evening.
 In spite of the indictment weather a large number attended the whist |! social given by the ladies Of the sa- cred Heart church last evening and the following were awarded the prizes: Ladies first, Mrs. Pierpont oi Kensington: consolation, Mrs. John DeMore: gentlemen's first, Louis Cote of New Britain and consola' ton, Joseph Frank. Mrs. Leland Rich will entertain at the social tc be held next Monday evening.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will hold their Christmas sale in the basement of the church Friday. Mrs Florence Morgan of Hartford, 'elo' cutionist, will be present and glFe several readings.
 Miss I. V. Anderson of New Brl.' ain is the guest of Miss Georgia heI' sey at her home on Main street
 Just arrived, Fancy ferns eherr' plants, Christmas Trees and wreaths free delivery. Giana & Ronketty Kensington. Phone 647-l5.--advt'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-09
LEGION 10 ELECT
 OFFICERS THURS. Names of Moore and HulquiSt Suggested for Commanders Post ARREST DRUNKEN DRIVER
About 200 in Attendance 1t Pomona Mecting-Mail Moving slowly start Agitation For New Schooi- several Meetings Scheduled.

Tho annual meeting of Bolton kasica post, American Legion, will he held on Thursday evening of this week at s o'clock at the T. A. B. hall in Kensington. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
 It is reported that Commander Pasquale Gannotta, who has sue ccssfully carried on the duties of leader of the Berlin organization for the past year. will not seek the office again and will not accept it if he is elected, due to the press of the busi- ness in which he Is engaged. This fact, coming today from one of the prominent members of the Berlin post. leaves the question of sue cessor to the present commander, open to speculation.
 Several world war veterans have been mentioned, but those whose names seem to give the most prom. isc are Wlfred R. Moore of Berlin and George Hulquist of kensington Mir. Moore has been one of the most active workers in Legion affairs for the past several years and it has been largely through his efforts that the post has staged comeback. Mir Huquist has also done great doal today promoting the success of Bol- ton Kasica post.
 The organization now boasts about 40 members This is a great increase over last year, when the msmbership was listed at about II men. Tho increase has been due tc the efforts of those who worked tc secure new members during the re- cent drive.
 Arrests Drunken Driver
 Carey Hackney, eolored. of 2' Franklin street, New Britain, was arrested last evening by Constable Enrlco Pola of the Berlin police force on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. He was locked up in the New Britain police station and will appear in the Berlin court tonight.
 Hackney was driving an automo' bile in the direction of New Britain and, as he started along the Swamr road, he was moving at fair rate