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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-10
Heard the News Alone

PLYMOUTH, VT, July SIN the
little cemetery on the side of hill
where Calvin Coolidge paused last
August on his way to Washington
that he might say prayer at his
mothers grave before he entered
actively on the duty of president, his
younger son and namesake will be
hurried Thursday. A sad-eyed grand
father, bearing up under the grief
that added noticeably to the marks of
his 70 years, spent the day making
preparations for the interment of the
lad who was beloved by the country
side.
John c. Coolidge the president
father, learned of the death of his
grandson last night by radio. Alone
in the room that nation now knows
as that in which Calvin Coolidge took
oath of Office as president on the
early morning of August third last,
the grand father at first was bowed
down by the word of his loss. But,
hopeful that it might not be true he
went down the country road in the
dark to the general store and awak-
ened the proprietress that he might
telephone round about to learn
whether others who radio sets had
heard the news in the same way. The
sad tidings were confirmed, he accept
ed the expressions af regret, went
back to his home with his sorrow and
sat up all night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-10
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT

CHARLESTON, w. Va, July T.
With the approach of hot weather,
come the reports Of drownings and
the state Health Department has is
sued its yearly warning to bathers
and conoeists:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-10

WASHINGTON July 9-President
and Mrs. Coolidge tonight took THEN
boy Calvan back to Vermont to be
buried in the, family plot of the little
cemetery at Plymouth.
A simple but impressive funeral
was held in the east room Of the
white house late this afternoon, at
tended by government off Gals rank
ing military officers, and some of
the diplomatic corps ard intimate
friends of his family. With bowed
heads during the ceremony these
gave visible expression Of the SYM
pathy
Typical of the New England re-
serve President and Mrs. Coolidge
repressed outward manifestion of
their grief.
little later in the evening the cask-
let was closed for the last time, and
the boy was carried to the funeral
Tomorrow morning brief stop will
be made at Northampton, Mass,
where Calvin was born and services
will be held for him. From there
the party, including members of the
presidents cabinet and others close
to him in personal and official life,
will proceed to Plymouth, Burial
will be there late in the afternoon
and tomorrow night those who made
the journey will return to the capital.
The services this afternoon were
of short duration. The Rev. Jason
Noble Pierce of the First Congress
gational church. The presidents
pastor prayed God to use the precious
memory to make the family strong
and love enduring.
1t was prayer for divine comfort,
and it was a tribute to the memory.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-10

Flags of Home Town of the Cool
idges Are Flown At Half Mast
Northampton, Mass, July 8.-The
flags of this city, home Of the Cool
idges Will be at half staff to-day as
a mark of sorrow over the loss of
Calvin Coolidge, Jr., son of the pre-
sident and Mrs. Coolidge. At the
same time Northampton folks sent
their personal tributes to the White
House and discussed the fine quail
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-10

ties and traits of the boy and the
city through acting mayor Richard E.
Pierce expressed in formal message
to Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge the sor-
row that is in the hearts of its peo-
pie.
James Lucey, the cobbler-philoso-
pher who was president Coolidge's
guide and friend from the days when
he sought him for advice in his court
ing to his later political career, re-
called today that as a Little fellow,
Calvin, Jr.,-was at deaths door with
pleurisy.
"They had to operate then, and
they pulled him through. He was a
likeable little fellow, full of pluck,
and it was just like him to die fight
ing" he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
WHOLE CITY PAYS
 COLUMBUS TRIBUTE
Annual Observance Is Held With . Big Street Parade

The entire city joined with mem bers Of Italian societies yesterday in the observance of Columbus Day and from the formal opening of the celebration In the morning until the close of the fireworks display in the evening there was something to cen- ter attention upon the country's dis coverer and his deeds.
 Eugene Fascelli was chairman of the committee and Mayor A. M. Paoncssa was marshal of the big demonstration which was the chief event of the day.
 At 8 o'clock in the morning a vol ley of shots were fired at St. Mary's playground, signalling the opening of the observance. The remaining hours of the morning were given over to plans for the street parade. At 2;30 o'clock Marshal Paonessa gave the signal for tLe procession to move. Representatives of various Italian societies and a section of those not affiliated with any frater- nal order made up the body of the parade. The Eddy-Glover post, American Legion band and the Gen. tral Amegio society band furnished music. An elaborate float depicted Christopher Columbus standing on the4 upper deck sighting land, while his crew of sailors worked about the ship. Another float portrayed Ameri- ca in the days of Columbus landing with Indians seated around their wigwam.
 The parade moved through the central streets, breaking up on Arch, street where commemoration eyer- cises were held in I. O. O. F. hall.
 Frank Bosco was chairman of the meeting and he opened the gather ing with an address of welcome. | Included among those who smoke and who lauded the deeds of Co., 'umbus and of his fellow country men were the following: Judge B. W. filling. Edward F. Hall, S., Gerard Casale, Mayor A. NJ. Pao- nessa, Johnstone Vance, Stanley H. Holmes and Alfred L. Thompson.
 In the evening a band concert was held at St. Mary's playground followed by the fireworks display. The evening exercises were attend ed by thousands.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Thomas Connerton

The funeral of Thomas Connerton was held this morning from the home of his sister, Mrs. Julia Me Hugh, 26 Harrison street. at S;S0 o'clock and at o'clock from the church of St. John the Evangelist, where a solemn high mass of re- quiem was celebrated. Rev. Thomas J. Laden was celebrant, Rev. Michael Heating, deacon and Rev, Edward V. Grikis, sub-deacon. As the body was borne from the church James O'Brien sang Lead Kindly Light" The pail bearers were Walter Campbell, William Smith, John Sweeney, James Coyle, ST, and James Coyle, Jr. and James McHugh. The flower bearers were Robert and Joseph Coyle. Rev. Thomas J. Laden conducted tke committal services at the grave in St, Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Results always count, and Wants bring results,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
SHEAN UNEMOTIONAL
 AS HE HEARS CHARGE
(Continued from First Page)
ot Inc municIpal rararo.

at the municipal garage.
 The death of Skeily had numb ing effect on his fellow policemen, he being the first policeman that has ever met death in the performance of his duty as member of the To- cal police department. He died on the operating table at the hospital when pr. George Dunn had about half completed an operation that was started with faint hope that it would save the life of the wound ed policeman.
 In his testimony this morning, Dr. Dunn said that death had been caus- ed by hemorrhage, the artery sup plying blood circulation to the leg having been split by the bullet as 1t passed through the body. The bull let punctured 16 holes in the intes- tines, according to the physicians testimony entering the, body just be- low the ribs and taking a downward angle. The bullet lodged under the skin in the rear Of the hip.
 Identified On Death Bed
 Shean was taken to the hospital yesterday shortly after his arrest, and in the presence of Detective Ser geant William P. McCue and Sergt Matthias Rival, was identified by the dying policeman as the man who shot him. Skelly was asked by De- teltive Sergeant McCue if he knew the man and the policeman said Yes, that's the man that done it. McCue asked Done what?" Skelly answered, "The man that shot me. Sergt. Rival then asked the police. man if he was sure that it was the man that fired the shot at him, ant SkelIy said that he was.
 That Shean fired the shot is re. garded as impossible by the polict for he was under arrest on Church street and in the custody of Police. man Walter Malona and John Leib Ter about the time the shooting oc cured. Policeman Alfred F. At water, the first policeman to entel the store on their arrivaRto investi gate the presence of yeggmen there
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

testified that he did not see shean in the place at all when they arriy- ed and that the man supposed to be Chapman was in the place alone. In view Of these facts Prosecutor Woods charged Chapman with the actual shooting and shean with be- ing an accessory, disregarding the Identification of the wounded police man of the prisoner as the one that fired the shot at him.
 Hostlcr Tells His Story Edward Louis Johnson, the hos tier in the stable in tho rear of the Davidson & Leventhal store who gave the first tip 10 the presence in the store of the safecrackers, was the first to testify at this mornings session of court. He told of seeing the men come into the alley.
 He said that the two men came down the alley shortly before 7 o'clock and told him that he would have to keep the alley cleaner as there was a lot of papers blowing around. He did not pay any more attention to them until short time after he heard noises coming from the store and saw that the rear en- trance had been opened. He testi- fled that he saw Shean make two trips into the alley and into the store.
 This statement tellies with the one in the confession of Shean in which he states that he carried the tools back and forth to the automobile while Chapman did the work of blowing the safes.
 Hearing the noises inside the store, Johnson immediately called up Samuel M. Davidson, one of the owners of the store, and asked him if there was anybody supposed to be working in the store. Davidson said mo-" and asked if there was anybody in the store. Johnson told him there were two men there Davidson told Johnson that he would notify tho police, so Johnson went to the front of the store tc watch for their arrival.
 While he was watching. Shear came out of the alley, carrying 2 brief case, and walked up to the corner of Church and Main streets
 Police Notified
 Davidson notified Sergeant Riva at police headquarters that there were men entering his store, the re port being received at ' o'clock. Pa trolman Lieblcr, Atwater and Skell! were in the station when the repor was received, and Patrolman Clar ence Lanpher had just arrived in hi machine. The automobile was press cd into service and the four proceed ed to the store, picking up Malon; atthe corner of Court and Mail streets, where he was on duty an' on his way across the street, havinl ben hailed by Johnson.
 : Arriving at the store, Johnson shouted 10 them that one of the mel had gone down Church street an
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

U. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. L. S. treasury balance, $409,56O,6 ,602,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
MT. and Mrs. F. s. Preston
 Observe 25th Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. F. s. Preston of 5s5 West Main street observed the 18th anniversary of their wedding at their home Saturday night. About 25 rela- tives were present including MT. Preston's mother, Mrs. Miriam Pres- ton, and Mrs. Preston's father, W. P. Weed of Forestville.
 MT. and Mrs. Preston were the re- cipients of profusion of flowers and many gifts, principal among which was handsome table lamp. They also received a number of cards of congratulations, numbering among them one from Rev. J. T. Hamilton of South Manchester, who officiated at their wedding.
 During the evening a poem writ ten especially for the occasion was read by Mrs. Cora Law. and musical selections were rendered.
 MT. and Mrs. Preston were mar ried in Forestville and have one son, John s, Preston. MT. Preston is eps ployed at the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Tlt,rrrals
Daniel Robinson.

Funeral services for Daniel Rob inson were held at S:SO o'clock this morning at his late home. 126 Sex ton street. and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev. Walter McCrann sang mass. The pail bearers were Frederick Smith. James Smith, Michael Ryan and Richard Forsythe. The flower bearers were William Robinson, Jr,, and Edward Robin son, Jr. Interment was in St, Mary's old cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
City Items

Judge B. W. filling, Attorney Henry Nowicki and other prominent fifth ward republicans will speak at a republican rally In Skritulsky's hall this evening.
 Star of Good Will lodge, No. g, Shepherds of Bethlehem, will hold a regular meeting at Jr. o. U. A. NJ. hall on Hungerford court at p. m. this evening.
 An invitation has been extended to the public to attend demonstra- tion of the activities of the Republi- can Women's League at the A. NJ. E. Zion church this evening. Mrs. Jo- seph Merritt of Hartford will be the speaker.
 A social gathering of the members of Rev. M. w. Gaudian's two con- firmation classes and their parents will be held tonight at St. Johns Lutheran church at 7;3O o'clock
 MT. and Mrs. w. s. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Emma Flagg of 51 Walnut street were rendered a surprise party Saturday night by about 75 friends from New Haven and this city. Mrs. F. Nj. Graffam. MT. and Mrs. A. E. Henick and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hotchkiss were the hosts and host esses. Dancing and games and mu sic were enjoyed and luncheon served.
 The S1st state meeting of the Connecticut Daughters of the AmeE- ican Revolution will be held in Rockville. October 21. A luncheon will be served. Members of Esther Stanley chapter wishing to attend should notify the secretary. Mrs. John c. Loomis before Wednesday, October IS.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs. A. Feldman of 75 Hartford avenue st the New Britain General hospital this morning,
 A son was born last night at the New Britain General hospital to Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Mirente of AS Maple street.
 The social the democratic wom- ems organization planned for Friday night will be held Thursday night instead. Mrs. Peter McCrann is chairman of the committee.
 Members of Laurel court will meet for sewing at the residence Of Mrs J. S. Dixon. Mason Drive, from 10 to o'clock Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Charles A. TapIin

Charles Alvin Taplin, manager of "The Touraine" formerly known as "The Taplin Apartments" at 45 Walnut street, died yesterday after noon at the New Britain General hospital. Hewas 62 years old and lived in New Britain nearly all his life. He was born in Cambridge, Mass
 He is survived by one brother, George A. Talpin of Chicago, Ill.,. one sister, Mrs. Louise T. Barnes of Providence, R. l., one daughter-in- law Mrs. Ida Ryan Taplin of New Britain,
 Funeral services will be held in the B. C. Porter funeral parlors to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial will be in Forestville. Rev. w. c. Giff1n of Forestville will officiate. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
.SHEAN WEEPS AS
 HE TELLS STORY

selves or their business He said he first suspected chapman's idcn- tity when he saw his picture on the reward circular in tho Springfield post office and on close examination became positive 1t was the same man.
 The New York deteclye said he recognized Shean as the man who was supposed to have been stool pigeon for Brown, the department of justice agent, in a bond theft case. but the detective said the case "fiiv- yered" and he thought Shean had double crossed the police. Shean in- ,isted, however, he had done what he was told to do by the detective and 1t was not his fault if the case went flat.
 Shean was questioned at length gbout certain characteristics of Chap man. as the police entertained the Idea that Shean may have been fall ing to make known his association with Chapman In order to obtain mo- ,oriety for having been with such a character. Shean's description of certain intimate details of Chap mans life were so accurate as to lead to the conclusion he at least knew the cracksman very well. Chapman May Be Broke
 The New York detective was much surprised that Chapman would asso- ciate with "small fry" like Shean for an accomplice, or that he would waste his time on break where the chance of making large haul were slight. Chapman was supposed to have plenty of money left from other big hauls, and the only explanation that Chapman participated in a relatively small break was that he had run out of money and was badly in need of even small change.
 Detectives also deemed it remark. able that Chapman would fire a shot al a policeman unless it was abso- lutely necessary to make a getaway. Chapman has the reputation of being 'smark crook" one who does not indulge in gun play. In the s2,Oo0,O0O New York mail robbery he had warned his men against any shooting or rough stuff"
 The New York police and post office men have been chasing Chap man after his escape from Atlanta A detective, it was stated. had been shadowing Chapman's wife, beau tiful young woman, in the beliei that he would eventually visit ol communicate with her. Her trai was lost in San Francisco.
 Of the money taken by the Chap. man gang in the New York mai robbery less than s2OO,000 worth ot loot is still uncovered. Most of that
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Man Dies at Hospital
 With His Wife Nearby

Joseph Scorsoto of 157 Wilcox street, aged S5 years. died at the New Britain General hospital yes- terday of pneumonia. He is sur. rived by his wife and three chill dren. The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at S:S0 o'clock from the home of his sister. Mrs. Joseph Costa of 35S Oak street and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St, Msry's ceme- tery
 Mr. Scorsoto was the husband of Mrs. Amelia Scorsoto who was shot by John vottari on September 22.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
@fatha

Joseph Girgenti of Belmont street died yesterday at St. Francis hos pital Hartford. He was 47 years old and is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral was held this morning at 9:45 o'clock from the Laraia and Sagarino. Un- dertaking parlors on Spring street and at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Burial was in St. Mary'a cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
The Safe That Protects Its Contents

This Is the safe in David son & LevmthaI's office that was not opened.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

The Burglars wrecked the locking mechanism so that the owners had to have 1t blown. It required two charges of dynamite and considerable work with crow bar to get at the contents this work all being done without any regards for noise
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

is in the form of bonds and 1t is not believed they can be negotiated.
 Tips had been given tho police that Chapman recently was in Rochester. N. r., and recently they had heard he was in Boston and had been seen driving Lincoln automo- bile. Detectives told how he had made an extra sole of adhesive tape to his shoes, underNwhich s21,0oO in bills had been secreted. He was in the tombs in New York some time before the money was discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, Oct, lN,
CATTLE Receipts 1i.oeo: fed stee"s
averaging li1e pounds upward dull;
spots lower: yearlings fairly active;
edge slightly off lower grade young
sters; top hong yearlinSs 1850; my
pound averages ls.5o; next highest
price 1885. top matured steers 1859:
average weight l&10 pounds hulk fed
steers SIS q 1900; some long fed 1901
pound average at 1880; sizeahlc StrinS
grass Kansas 7.15: palmer kind down
ward TO 6..S: Nealers steady to strong:
bulk around 1890; few 1925 and bet
ter to packers: other classes generally
steady; fat cows and hcifcrs continu-
ing very sluggish,
HOGS--Reccipts $4,000; largely 10
to 20 lower than yesterdays best aver
age: - lower than best price; closed
fairly active. firm; Under-weightS open
ed weak. closed ~ higher: top il,no;
bulk good and choice 100 to S2o-aouNd
butchers l0.60@ 1880: majority hotter
lao to i6e-pound weight 5000 $40;
bulk packing sows a.606f9,so: better TO
to lS0-pound slaughter pigs largely
S.s5MS15 estimated holdoNcr 10000,
Receipts 10000: fat lambs
generally steady: bulk natives 1S.0nt'
1S.a5: several loads 49, "a 1870; culS
mostly l0.00@l0.S0; bulk rangers l%.$S
IlS.50: comeback westerns as feeders
1855: sheep unchanged, fat ewes E."N
@6.15: feeding lambs strong; carly
bulk 1s.15 "a 1875; fun mouth breeding
ewes q - a s 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. George D.
Heriott.
Rufus T. Chase has been granted
furlough to visit relatives in Bos-
ton.
Joseph German has gone to Boston
to visit relatives and friends for a
week.
The returns from passes Thursday
were Warren. L. Tucker from Co"
cord, n. H: George B. Frizzell from
Bangor and James r. Carlin from
Boston.
Cornelius J. Murphy. a former
Thursday for admission.
Lewis o. Standish. late Co. L, s.
q. s. Cav. and William II. Clark.
late Co. l. 20. Mass. Inf, have been
granted discharges from the Home.
Joseph F. Alvailone. OF Haverhili.
late 50 Co. u. s. Coast Art; Mat
thew Curran. ok Boston. late Co. c..
l. L. s. Eng: and Oc!ide y. Laval
| lee. OF Southbridge. late Co. G. i04.
L. S. Inf, have been admitted to the
Home.
A committee from the Ladies' Aux
Hilary to James Fitzgerald Post. Am
erican Legion. Augusta. consisting
| OF Mrs. Greenlaw. Mrs. Labreck. Mrs.
bonney ana MISS Murray. were at
the Branch Thursday and left box
OF oranges to be distributed to the
World War Veterans.
Joseph Bordette. OF Manchester. y.
II: late Co. II. i. n. II. Inf: Timothy
Brennan. OF Lawrence. late Co. F., 8.
II. I. II. A: Estabrook ]. Pease of
| Rockland. late Co p. Maine Coast
Guards. and Lorenzo D. Shaw. Of
Gardiner. late Co. ., 81. Me. Inf.
have been re-admitted to the Home.
MIR. and Mrs. b. +. Varnum and
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. F.. Williamson mo-
tored to Whitefield Thursday even
ing 20 attend the game supper and
| dance.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be Leatrice JOY
In Triumph" with a pathe News
and comedy Ten Days or Ten Dol
lars" featuring Ben Turpin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-17
Farm Buildings
On Readfeld Road
Sold at Auction

The several sets OF buildings on the
ReadfielG road. adjacent to Carleton
pond. which were acquired by the
Augusta Water District to be demol-
ished and hauled away as a further
protection OF the city's water supply
against contamination. were sold at
public auction Thursday afternoon.
The entire group Of buildings, which
include a brick school house, three
dwelling houses. three barns and
four stables, was sold for a total I'M
der $500. The buyers must raZe the
buildings and remove them from the
premises before January /, 1925.
Libby & Ripley Of this city were
the auctioneers and an interested
crowd Of people followed the progress
of the sale On the several pieces of
property. The structures sold for
what seemed TO be extraordinarily
low figures, but the purchasers must
pense.
JEFF Dudley of Winthrop purchased
three of the buildings, including the
Mayo barn for s31, rhe Wyman
house, s5l. and the Wyman stable for
SIS. Ninton 4. Dunn. contractor of
Augusta, bid off the Dyer stable at
ST.. Charles Lancelot OF Arson
bought the Dyer house. ell and shed
at Sll4..5. The F'ifield house and ell
went TO Charles Elvin of Readfield
for $751; \. l.. Davenport of Kent
Hill was the high bidder on the FL
field barn at SIG. Frank Wood of
Fayette purchased the Merrill barn
for $3.50. The old red brick school
house was knocked down for $1,000
to George Merrill of Winthrop