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New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
WILLIAM ). DUNHAM
 CLAIMEDBY DEATH Lifelong Resident of Town Passes
 Away at Hudson St. Home MRS. JOHN McKEON DIES
Robert stevenson Appointed Agent Al Last Bcrlin--t,ranec Anniversary Celebration Tonight-Lcgion Meet ing Postponc,l-Othcr Items.

William Dennis Dunham Of Hudson street. life long resident of Berlin, died carly this morning at his home Ht the age Of S2 years. Death was caused by general debility. Mir Dun ham having been gradually failing for some time.
 He was born in Berlin at the old Dunham homestead at Durkco's Cor n,r, March 25, 1S4i, the son Of Dem lis Durham and Mary Hollister Dun ham. He lived in Berlin during his carly life and soon entered the farm ing business, in which business he remained all his life. For years he las been regarded as sn agricultural authority in this community.
 lie was, about 25 years ago. super intendent of the town farm in New Britain and at another time held the position as superintendent Of the farm st the state reform school for boys in Moriden. He also was active in the Laying business for many years.
 Mir. Durham never held any offices iu the town. although he always took an interest in politics. being fond Of discussing events of the day. For many years he has been a familiar fig Ire on the streets Of Berlin and he made many friends who always refer Co him as Bill" He always had a stock or interesting stories. His pass ing will be sincerely regretted by all V no knew him.
 Mir. Dnnbam has been twice mar ficd and his wife survives him. F. J. Dunham or Ecnsington. is a cousin.
 He was Instrumental in forming the DunIam Family association which holds reunions yearly. The last one was held in August Of 1923 al the worthington Community house.
 Tie funeral will be held Thursday at 5 o'clock from his late home aud iurial will sbe in Maple cemetery. Rev. Samuel \. ITiskc or the Berlin Con- gre gational church will officiatc.
 Mrs. John Mtkcon
 Mrs. John Mckeon of Percival ave- nue. kensington. died at 12:i0 o'clock this afternoon at her home in this piacc. Mrs. Mckcon was 67 years Of age and was born In kcnsineton. the
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Heirs Wanted

Lost Heirs"-A book filled with names for lost heirs and missing kin from different parts Of the world. Chancery court of England. Ireland and Bank of England. unclaimed dividend list included. Write for free bulletin. Ihternationai Ciaim Agency tspt. sS Pittsburgh. Ia. L. S. A.
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
sonleiinic. It Ma.,

Say. that's a fast looking car you'Fe got there. Whats the most you ever got out Of it2''
 "Fivc times in a miIe.''--McdIcy.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

There arr enough crises on hand 10 worry us 10 death if wc hadn't lost interest in them.-Tacoma Lrd- ger.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Then fine War peoau,

Timid Cust stomer--Anl you're sure it's really pre-war stuff?
 Honest Bpotlegger Absolutely! Why. know the guy that makes fl.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
stevenson Gets Job
Grange Anniversary

Leonard T. lIealy. secretary Of the state board Of agriculture, will be the principal speaker on the program Of the Berlin Grange. 39th anniversary celebration. which will take place in the hall this evening. This celebration is an annual affair and the Grange this year is making every effort to have the observance one that will 20 down in Grange history. There will be songs. entertainment and other speeches on the program.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
 quickly broken uI

b7 the soothing. hesiinz and c7r- r.6v. efet of pure fsx s--i oiland Trish mos; tvo of the ingredients irIinonine- Thiscfrient emulsion promptly relieves the coughing. rtoos ihe irritation. strengthens tbe rrYsrztory organs snd belps TO thror of the csue of the eourh. At the hrt s.gn q cough mooid take Enonine .nd pvvent ~-lcs sckness. For rTorfng chh- Ar-a # is str~ngth-bHIld-r snd r-rtivr g colds ssd c,ushs sss< bv p--xrsss is sos - nle es.ss
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
m.rnlfaI Ril. OIrning

Opening of the bids Tor the new s506.g0G hospital. which will be erected of queen street in the near future. will take place at a meeting Of the building committee at o'clock on "Wednesday afternoon in the offices Of Judge Roger $. New4ii. Different constructions have been considered bv the committee so that the figures Will be or an extensive nature. wiie11. it is expected. viii take sf ytral hours tn decide tho lowest amount offered. In addition Co tho
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
First Rehearsal, Held

The first rehearsal of Strong Heart" tho four-act comedy drama, which will be presented on February s9 at the high scrpol theater for the benefit Of the building fund Of St, Joseph's church. was held last night in K. Of C. hal. Joseph Healy. a local actor Of note. is directing the production. Included in the cast are many well known young men and r..L..,a.-,, ..f Ala.. ..iAA
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Mrs. John Mskcon

Mrs. John Mckeon of rercival ave- nuc. kcnsington. died at 12:l0 o'clock this afternoon at her home in this riacc. Mrs. Mckcon was 67 years Of age and was born In kcnsineton. the
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Wigs'ks ar

In an attempt to turn out for II small touring car. parked on the south side Of Park street as he was proceeding east ward on the street in bacl; Of q trolley car, Maurice z. Bean of TerryNillc avenue wrecked his motor car last night. His ma. chine skidded and before it stopped, it had climbed into telephone ploc with disastrous results but fortunate lN ihc driver csrannl without in illrN
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Episcopal Church Notes

Back to Childhood Night will be observed by Plainville Grange at q meeting this evening in Grange hall on Pierce street. The committee in charge has arranged an excellent pro- gram for the members and their children and children's games will be played. A general social time will be enioyed
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Reported for sale

The regular meeting ef the Knights af rythius uiH b. aeia at th, hall
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Drum Corps Meets

A meeting Of St. Paul's drum corps was held last night at T. A. E. hall in Kensington. Routine work was carried out.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Iforcstcrs' Meeting

\ meeting Of Court Mattabcssett of the Foresters is scheduled for Thurs day evening of this week al the hall in kensington.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Father Barrett Coming

The Rev. James r. Barrett. Of the Immaculate Conception church Of Hartford will be thc4spcakcr at the annual communion Areakfast of Palos Council, K. Of C.. on arch 2 al K. Moi C. hall. The members will attend services at 7:15 o'clock at St. Joseph's church in body and after mass will march to the hail. where the break fast will be served and a short pro gram Of speaking will be enjoyed. Preparations for the event are in the hands of special committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Miss Lorette Flynn Of Woodruff street. was operated on for appendi- oitis at St. Francis hospital Saturday. She is reported as resting comfort ably.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
John C. Iooniis. speaker

Invitations have been sent by the Bristol Real Estate board to the bank CTS of the city 10 he present at the February meeting of the board to bo held in the Ellis club. February 2. at i2:30 o'clock. This meeting will be addressed by John C. l.oomis. vice president of the Commercial Trust company of New Britain. who will speak on tho Mellon ta~ plan.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

The meeting Of the board Of edu- cation will be held tonight instead Of on Wednesday night. as originally scheduled. At this time, the usual monthly routine win be presented. but c,eral other important matters will be taken up, including the report of the medical department on the re- cent alarming spread Of scarlet fever amuur yrhooI children
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

William Berry lodge. Knights of Pythias. will meet this evening in Red Mems hall.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Holy Name Social
Drives Hook Into Foot

Henry Bryant of the Scottswamp district, rural carrier al the post of flee, suffered painful injury while cutting ice yesterday near his home. when he drove an ice hook through his foot. Tho implement which is used 10 snid" the large cakes of ice to the run away, penetrated through tho root. Fears are entertained that blood noisoniny naiphf yot s,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Arrest Follows Accident.

\ signal victory was scored last evening at the mock trial held in the American Legion rooms following the regular meeting Of Brock Barnes post
 last eyening. by tho lawyers for tho
 defense in the trial Of John Scofflaw charged with gross ignorance in nak-
 ing the statement that ''The Egg Was First The prisoner was tried he-
 fore a jury Of good and true intelli-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
VIII Visit Hartford

The monthly gathering of the tar- Cnt.Tcachers' association of the Fed eral Hin school will be held tonight at o'clock in the school auditorium, when Superintendent l.. H. Bugbee of the West Hartford schools will bc the speaker. After the presentation of an entertainment program, dancing tyiil bp .n foVrd
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Lost--Pair of spectacles double lens gold bows, North and East Main St.. Ply. Phone 7-3.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

An all day sewing session was held today by members of the Ladies Aid society Of the First Congregational church. Lunch was served to both men and women Of inc congregation at noon time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
$575, ,OOO HIGHWAY,
 PROGRAM INliDORSED
Four Roads To Be Built Next
 Are Defined

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Feb, 29.-Di- rectors, of the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce, inscalled session late yester- day afternoon, officially indorsed and adopted $575,000 paved road program for Tuscaloosa county, defining four roads of the county on which the funds are to be spent and setting the date for mass meeting of Tuscaloosa county citizens here for the further indorse- ment of the program before the county is asked to vote on bond issue in that amount. The mass meeting will be held Saturday, March 15, and if the mass meeting approves the program the board of revenue will be asked to submit it to the people in the election of May 13.
 Provisions made for the expenditure of the $575,O00 on Tuscaloosa county roads divided the amount among the four roads and specify that the bonds in the amount specified for each road shall be sold only after the federal and state governments have agreed to pay two-thirds of the cost of the paving for one or more of the projects. The plan, it was pointed out at yesterdays meet ing, simply puts the board of revenue in a position to say to. the federal and state road building authorities that Tuscaloosa county's one-third of the cost of paving any one or more of the four projects is available, when federal and state aid to the amount of two thirds of the cost of the work is guar anteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
BODY IS FOUND IN
 RUINS OF HOME
Wife Of Tuscaloosa Negro Is Arrested In Connection
 With His Death
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Feb. 29.-The body of Punard Swan. negro, 24 years old, was found by firemen in the ruins of house destroyed by fire Thursday night. The negro's skull had been crushed, The house occupied by the dead negro and house adjoining were destroyed and another house near by was partly burned. The body was not found until the firemen were pre- pairing to return to their quarters. The negro's wife was placed in jail Friday in connection with the death of her husband.
 - Highway Committee Reports
 The good roads committee has made its report to the directors of the Cham Der of Commerce and the mass meeting called for March s has been changed to March 15. The report was an ex- haustive one and recommended four road projects and the issuance of S575,- 900 bonds to aid in building hard sur face roads from the Jefferson county line to the 11-mile post in Tuscaloosa county from Northport to the Colum- bus road; the Foster. Ferry road to Pickens county line; from Tuscaloosa to Greene county line, and Greensboro road to the Hale county line.
 To Hold School Fair
 Beginning Saturday morning at 10 o'clock the first annual county school fair will be opened to the public in a large building on West Broad street Many exhibits have been placed in the building showing the work accom- plished in the various schools of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
BOOST TURNER FOR
 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Urged As Admirable Successor
 To Cox
(MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Feb. 29.-At the weekly luncheon of the Sheffield Rotary club Thursday a secretary-treasurer Rev. H. l.. (Chubby) Turner was boosted for district governor of the twenty-sixth. district, which office is to be filled at the Tuscaloosa convention in March. It was the consensus of opinion that he would be an admirable successor of Governor Dix of Mobile. There was a large attendance at yester- days meeting including number of visitors, among whom was F.. N. Julian of Montgomery. Secretary Turner an- nounced that Sheffield had led the entire district in attendance the last two months.
 Revival Is On
 The Sunday school revival being con ducted in Sheffield this week at the First Methodist church is attracting large audiences. Mir. Elzey of Mont gomery is conducting the revival. A Sunday school census of Sheffield was taken this afternoon by representatives of the churches and civic bodies.
 Grimes In Decatur
 . J. A. Grimes of Sheffield is in Deea- tur today representing the boilermakers and ship builders local in it's protest to the Alabama public service commis- sion against granting the, Alabama Power company permission to extend it's transmission lines to; Hapgood in this county. AsaSss Y. a'5s>y .-f, !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
SHEFFIELD MAN. TO
 BOOST UNDERWOOD
John M. Peach To Tell Of Sena-
 tors Record
MUSCLE SHOALS -BUREAU)

FLORENCE, Ala, Feb. 28.--Ar- engagements have been made for an ad. dress to the people of Florence and Lauderdale counties on. next Monday morning at II o'clock shortly after the converting of the spring term of the circuit court, when John H. Peach of Sheffield, on behalf of the Underwood club of Lauderdale county, will tell the voters the facts of Senator Underwood's work for Muscle Shoals, his position on the question of the eighteenth amendment and other matters that are of interest to the votersin the coming presidential primary. Court will be ad- journed for the noon recess and the speaker will be introduced by Judge Almon.
 Plan Strengthening House
 The committee representing officials of the health department and farmers and butchers who met with County Agent Deal Thursday afternoon at the farm bureau, expressed their views in favor of the proposed city slaughtering house where country animals will be sold and purchased by local butchers.
 Plan Geological Survey
 7 P. H. Jenkins, J. c. Hilliard and E. A. Turner of the United State geological survey of Washington, have arrived in Florence for the purpose of making a photographical map of Gravely Springs, Barton and Tuscumbia quadrangles. The work is being done by the govern ment in cooperation with the geological department of-the state of Alabama and when completed the map of this entire section of the state will have been made with the Florence Iuka quadrangles sur veyed several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
| MARION WANTS TO
 BE ON TRUNK ROAD
Citizens Present Claims At
 Montgomery Meeting

MARION, Ala, Feb. 2S.-A party Montgomery, where they went to pre- sent the claim of Marion to the high way commission in regard to the build ing of the trunk highway between north Alabama and Mobile, through Marion. Those in the party were :: William T. Harris. probate judge of Perry county; William NJ. Wallace, member of the board of commissioners i; J. Marvin. Moore, president of the Marion Civitan club and former state senator; John C.. Lee, representative of Perry county William NJ. Wallace, liam l.. Hogue, county solicitor; H. NJ. Lovelace, w.. O. Shivers, Dr. H. L.. Brannon, Rev. w. E. Clemmons, George F. Marshall, Boddie Mason, J. W. Ar buthnot, A. P. Wilbourne and J. C.. Mickleboro.
 r, Officials Named
 The election appointment board of Perry county, composed of William T. Harris, probate judge Charles A. Will kerson, sheriff, and Irby Pope, circuit clerk, met this week and made out a full list of officers to hold the pri- mary election.
 Appointed Postmaster
 Jethro D.. Dennis has been appointed as postmaster for Marion for a term of four years beginning this month. MT. Dennis was formerly postmaster of Marion and served several terms. H. c. Howse succeeded him in 1916 and resigned last fall and Mir. Dennis was appointed to fill out the unexpired term.
 Announces For Mayor
 Irby J. Dunklin. present mayor of Marion, has announced to succeed him self in the election which will be held on the first Monday in April.
 Poultry Specialist To Speak
 John Ivey, poultry specialist of the state extension department, will speak at the court house in Marion on Sat urday.
 Singer For Baptist Services
 Dr. K. Kelly White. pastor of Sloan Baptist church of Marion, announces that Rev. J. o. Williams of Athens, Ala, will commence series of services in Marion on March 3. They have also secured James E. McCravey to lead the singing during the services.
 Literary Club Elects
 The Prairie Literary club, composed of the ladies in the Prairie community several miles southwest of Marion. held an election of officers recently. The of ficers elected were: Miss Margaret Me Ginnis, president: Mrs. $. F. Porter, vice president; Miss Ruth Porter, sec retary; Mrs. S.. $. Couch, treasurer, and Miss Kathryn Johnston, librarian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
BLUE LAWS ARE
 TO BE OBSERVED
Gasoline Filling Stations Of Gadsden Give Notice They
 Will Close Sundays
tGADsDEN BUREAU,

| GADSDEN, Ala, Feb. 29.-All gaso- line filling stations and dealers in Ala bama City gave notice Friday that they will close Sunday in the future. When told that they were specifically exempt ed from the operatiAs of the state blue law, they claimed the city authorities had told them to close. Mayor Burns denies the city will take any hand in trying to enforce the Sunday law.
 Underwood Club Formed
 James l.. Herring was elected presi- dent ofthe Etowah county Underwood club, formed at meeting at the court house Thursday night. Harry Disque and Joe Duke were elected secretaries. Arrangements were made to hold Under wood mass meetings in Gadsden, Attalla and other parts of the county.
 Student Dies Of Pneumonia
 Louis Mcdaniel, IS year-old Eto- wah county high school student, died of pneumonia at his home in Sand Valley Thursday night,
 Dies In Chicago
 Mrs. Hattie B. Cowherd, 51 years old, died at the home of her son, Yelverton Cowherd, in Chicago Thursday night and the body will be brought to Gads- den for burial, probably Sunday.
 Dr. Lewis To Preach
 Dr. Grant Lewis of St. Louis will preach the principal sermon at the dedication of the new First Christian church 'here April 6.
 l. ,-s Burglars Loot Store Burglars early Friday morning broke into the store of Odie Sims at Glencoe and carried off large quantity of mer- ehandise as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
SOUTHERN FARM , MEETING IS SET
Plans Of Bureau For Work In South Will Be
 Outlined
tsTArE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. Z9.- Leaders of the farm bureaus of the southern states will gather in Mont gomery Monday for their annual con ference. Prominent workers in the or ganization will attend the conference and will deliver addresses. Among them will be J. w. Cloverdale of Chicago, secretary of the National Farm Bureau Federation.
 Plans for the work of the organiza tions in the southern states will be held during the conference which will continue through the day. Among the states which will be represented are Georgia. Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas. Louisiana. Mississippi, Virginia and North and South Carolina.
 Clearings Increase
 Clearings of Montgomery banks in creased nearly half million dollars in February compared with January business, accroding to the comparative statement made public by the clearing house at the close of business Friday. Total clearings for February were $7.- S77.S0S01 an increase. of S473,S25.63 over the preceding month. Clearings for February were the largest for that month in many years.
 Is Montgomery Man
 Dispatches from Washington Friday announced that Consul Waller of Ceiba, Honduras, had reported that the American consulate had been fired upon by revolutlonists and that detachment of marines had been landed to protect the consulate. Consul Wal Ter, is George Waller of Montgomery, who was assigned the Ceiba last year. He has been in the consular service several years and until his last assign ment he had been stationed in Egypt for several years.
 Scholarships Offered
 Four non-transferrable scholarships for S25 each for the summer quarter of 1924 have been offered by the George Peabody College for Teachers at Nash vile for distribution in Alabama, it was announced Friday at the state depart ment of education. The state super intendent of education is to nominate selections for awards of these scholar ships. Formal application blanks may be obtained at the office of. the state department of educa tion. The award ingof these scholarships will be made May 1.
 Moore And Brewer Candidates
 Notice was received Friday at the of flee of the secretary of state of the qualification of Walter Moore of Bir- mingham of the candidacy for demo- cratic national committeeman for the primary May 13. Mir. Moore is the present national committeeman for Ala bama. A day or so ago qualification for the same office was filed by Walter Brewer of Birmingham. Mir. Brewer is the present democratic national com mitteeman from Alabama
 Two Paroles Granted
 Two men who were sentenced for alleged attractions of the temperance laws were paroled Friday by Governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-01
ANNISTON CIVITANS
 EULOGIZE. WILSON
Weekly Luncheon Devoted To E Praise Of Idealist
a (ANNISTON BUREAU)

ANNISTON,- Ala, Feb. 29.-The en- tire hour at the weekly luncheon of the Anniston Civitan club Friday at noon after a brief business session was de- voted to paying tribute to the late Woodrow Wilson, with the program in the hands of Dr. Jerre Watson. Fred R. Martin was the first speaker and used as his subject the personality of Woodrow Wilson. MT. Martin was em- ployed in one of the government depart ments in Washington during the World war and he related several instances that came under his notice during his stay in the national capital which sesryed to reveal the. outstanding char aeteristics of the World war Presi- dents nature. Wilson as a statesman was the subject of an address by L. c. Cannon and H. H. Evans spoke on Wilson as an idealist.
 . -~' Alexander Wins
 Alexander High school cage quintet defeated the White Plains High school Thursday afternoon on the Alexander court, 28' to .21.
 Attend Baptist Meeting
 Baptist pastors of Anniston and Ox- ford, as well as several prominent lay men of the two towns, attended the Baptist mems get-together meeting in Jacksonville Friday.