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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

program each nigh, OF their engage.
ment. In promised Oak thca;er fans
with the debut Saturday Of the Ian.
caster. Baird comedians.
I, IL billed as a clean road show"
headed by Clifford Lancaster and
Alvin Baird other members OF the
troupe include Miss Franz Doerners.
Dolores Thompson and l. Lloyd
Clark.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

east are Laurence Wbeat
Charles Dow Clark, David IIIr'
gins and James Lapsley. Vie.
tor Herman VIII direct. The
company win BIO In the South
about three weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

Thomas MciEhAn and tho
company which WIN support
him In Write Your Own
Ticket" his forthcoming Para.
mount picture. left New York
last week for PdatlA, Fla.
where the exterior scenes for
the picture will DO made. Wiz.
ginia yaIii viii play tho leading
feminine role and others In tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

tho Metropolitan for an engagement
Of i've days. with Wednesday matt.
nee. Tia play opens on Saturday.
January rs. The cast includes Elsie
Hitz. Robert Toms. Alma Kruger.
William BoneIli. Antolnette Rochte.
NJ. J. Briggs. Bertha Lowe. Harry
oldridge. Roy La Rue and Robert A.
Bennett.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

No more fascinating play has
reached the stage here than The ca;
End tho Canary" which attracted
large audiences TO the Metropolitan
on the occasion Of It's first visit some
time ago.
There win doubtless be a big pub
lie glad TO hear that The Cat and
The Canary" Is coming back again 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19
ON THE STAGES

THE ENSUING WEEK
EXTRAORDINARILY Pachmann
In Rll-chOpin concert. Monday
night dark rest of week.
OnPlII1U8f--Orpheufn vaudeville,
new bill starting bvpdhy.
starting Monday,
PALACE HIP--Wiii King and
company Ia I'll Fay 3d." all
week.
OAK - Lancaster Baird Come
dams. ali week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

Doll House 70 advantage. whiio Dos.
sis Hill rinEa Maggie" with the
King beauties.
Hersnie Kings masters Of Jazz OF.
fer many orchestral numbers a. a
prelude 20 tho performance.
OAK SECURES
TAB COMPANY
A condemnation Of well known
plays. with a complete change Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19
SEVERAL FEATURES
ON ORPHEuM BILL

II looks iiko an allfsature BIN a,
tho orphsum next week. Five OF
the seven acts appear on the pro-
gram In feature type
aaryi Norman. known far and
wide an The Creole Fashion Plate"
u The headline attraction. nssisted BIZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19
MILDRED MsRfu.E
RETURNS TO HIP

Starting Saturday. January 10. a,
tho Palace Hip. tho WIN King Co.
IL offering what In promised to be
ono OF tho funniest comedy a<Its ye,
shown. In "Iil Gay So" In which
key I>sschinsksy and Mike Dooiey
60, Involved In series Of prccarious
and amusing situations.
Tho cast which assists the two
leading comedians. VIII King ana
Low Dunbar. arr Dessis Hiii. Ronoru
Hamilton. neces Gardner. VIII
Hayes Billie Bingham and Harry
Davis.
TELL Ms Story" Ia the opening
number. with tho Star THO. Casey
Jonss Howard Evans. and the King
runway girlA followed by the ''sweot.
60; Story Ever Told" sung b.
blanche Hall.
I've Got a Song for sais" 10
Casey Jones' number. with the King
girls. Old fms viii welcome the an.
nounccment that Mildred Afarkie.
popularity known an the sweet sing.
er." has returned. and opens with
the current show. Miss aari1is IL n
talented soprnno and hns won praise
and a large following on the entire
Pacific coast. sho Il featured this
week singing kiss Ao Again" fol.
lowed by - Kisa In tho Dark" with
tho Star trio and tho Girls. Jean
Singer and Mildred Markie offer a
clever duet. while Ruby Adams. siar
trio and the Girls contribute THAT
Brnnd New Man OF Mine
Don Smith and the girls offer ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

Despite ITS name n ne LHsIaTa CHp, a1arB Jtln
vehicle at the Winter Garden nert toeek has nothing TO do
ioh sdpsck comedies The appealing actress has strong
part, advance notices proclaim.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-19

Kene Clark and Botiolo slmondn IN
'srhn Tunoful Song Shop" KRryl as
tho creole" n OF tho delicate olive
complexion with big wondroua eyes.
OF fine form and exceeding beauty,
'"rho Fashion Plato" comes IN with
the elaborate gowns. wraps and mil.
linery.
irving Eowhoff and Dodo Phelps.
assisted By Chauncel duy'a orcses
ira, IL another feat cred act on tho
now bill. Newhoff and Phelps use
their own special lyrics and proceed
20 enact a little musical dream. A
doft touch here and there. an ind
vlduhl manncrlam and tho tunofui
backing Of great orchestra makes
this offering vaudeville attraction
DO luxe.
Bert Baker In ~Prsyaficaiion. will
bring HIS side splitting sketch. Baker
10 brother OF "Anlnlas." who gets
into 10 much trouble IA a prevRrl
Gator that he IL finally glad 20 climb
aboard tho chariot of truth.
BERT Lair and Mercedes offer a
sitlt. whats tho Idea7' They act
lot OF fino comedy out OF miscol,
laneous assortment OF mlrth aud mel.
ody.
Bert IIanion II called The Cat.
ting Gun" lie IN n monologuisi
with entirely new paiter. He talks
and sings but keeTp far away from
tho conventional. bert comes back
20 vaudeville after two years abroad
Frank peVoe. late feature Of two
broadway sucesase.. has n musical
cocktail. Excerpts From Musical
comedy.- He Is an entertainer with
Individual merit
The Three Meivins are Eymnaats
Of no mean ability. Wonderful leap.
Ing IL included in their work.
TWO FEATURES
AT PANTAGEs
A double feature bin IL promised
AZ tho PantAgrs theater opening with
Mondays matinee. having as the
stellar attraction. the J. Francis
Hansy revue and LanEford a Fred.
erick.
A song and dance revue Of unusual
briIiiancy 10 promised by J. Francis
Hanoy with Helen Stewart and the
-Four Johnnlss.
Howard Langford and Ina Fred.
sriok are appearing IN their latest
laughing hit entitled shopping" A
delightful and entertaining program
OF songs and dances. mingled with
a breezy lIno OF paiter. IL promised
The added attraction honors are
divided between Herhcrta Bseson and
Elsie Clark. Herbcrta Bccson IA
known as the aerial dancing marvel.
and 10 a feature Of tho Ringing
Brothers circus.
Elsie Clark. tho okey phonograph
artist. VIII have an exclusive pro.
gram Of popular and restricted songn.
She In assisted By Nelson Story.
Esther from Pitisburg' IL the bill.
ing OF Sam Howard and Lillian Nor
wood. the well known funstera
The MellioTd trio arc taid 20 be
three clever athletic chaps. Offering
sorneshinE unusual in 'Risisy Nov.
city"
Evening star., 1924-12-14
Dainty Boudoir Caps
$I.69 Each

The assortment is so large and so
stvle slo vom % have ave been wanting wan ing Dainty
models of messaline silk, combined with
ribbon and lace, others of net, trimmed
with ribbon and flower ornaments. All
the most wanted light shades. Each
neatly boxed.
Goldenberg Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-14
, WOmen'S 89c
Underwear, SOC

Women's Fleeced Cotton
Underwear separate gar
ments; shirt with low neck
and short sleeves, low neck
and sleeveless; pants knee
length. Perfect quality.
Surprise Fifth Floor"
Evening star., 1924-12-14
$2.98 to 1898 Fiber
Silk Rayon)
Scarfs, $3.50

Fiber Silk (Rayon) Scarfs, in
plain, two-tone and novelty striped
effects. 1zs yards long, various
widths. Fringed ends; in the popu-
lar black and white and other pleas
ing shades.
Evening star., 1924-12-14

Each piece in neat gift box
smart, new styles in collar and
cuff sets are included,of linen, lace,
satin. voile, georgette, bengalipe
and leather in white and colors. All
the most popular shapes, with cuffs
to match.
Goldenberg First Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-14
Girls $40 and $3.50 Coats

Girls Warm Winter Coats, of soft
velours and bolivia cloth; some with fur
collars. Colors of brown, cocoa and
navy blue. Sizes 10 to 10 years.
Surprise Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1924-12-14

(200) Boys Suits, in wool
tweeds, blue serges, corduroys,
oliver Twist, Dutch daddy and
MILDLY styles; also pretty novel
ties. All sizes in. the lot, but not
In every style. Sizes 3. to 10 years.
Surprise Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1924-12-14

Women's Bungalow Aprons,
guaranteed percales, and ging-
hams. Large selection of practi-
cal styles and new trimmings.
All full made. Good workman
ship.
"Surprise Fifth Floor"
Evening star., 1924-12-14

One-quire box of Stationery,
in white, gray, blue. pink,
hello and buff.
Surprise Fifth Floor
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

playing snd many others were at. traoted by the dancing end of' the program Although full returns are not in. the fund for the new church will be increased by about $500, it is believed,
 Cheeks Going Out,
 About S50.000 in checks will be mailed out Monday by the American Trust Co, to gladden. the hearts of local people who were members of the holiday club at the banking in- stitution. Thls is the largest sum which has been mailed out by the bank in its club since the plan was started several years ago,
 The Bristol Trust Co, will also mail out its checks soon and will disburso about the same amount SO that holiday trade In the city will be greatly benefited.
 Mrs. Marie BosSi.
 Mrs. Marie Bossi, wife Of Louis Bossi Of l2 Orchard street died at the Bristol hospital yesterday fol- lowing an illness of three weeks. She was born in Gallartc, Italy, 46 years ago, Shortly after her mar riage 10 Mr. Boss ?5 years ago she came to this country and settled in Bristol where she has since resided.
 She leaves her husband and six children, Ida, Virginia, Ambrose. Louis, Joseph and Robert, all or this city and a brother and a sister in Italy.
 The funeral will be held at St. Anthony's church at o'clock on Saturday morning. The high mass of requiem will be celebrated by the Rev. L. Beccaris and burial will take place in St, Thomas cemetery.
 Property Transfers,
 Emily D., Joseph B. and William K. Sessions have sold property on Rustic Terrace to Helen Nj. Grif- filth.
 Julius and Wanda Behrendt have sold to David A. Lipman property on Lincoln avenue in Forestvile.
 Joseph Massach has sold to Mrs. Mary Frederick property on the Terryville Road.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
plainNille Items

Mrs. Nellie Case, who has been spending the last six months at the home of her son. George A, Case or Hamlin street, left today for Brook lyn, N. Y, where she will spend the winter with relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred c. Smith and family of East Broad street spent the holiday at the home of Mir. Smiths mother in Forestyille.
 Members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Baptist church met in the church parlors this afternoon and priced the articles for the an- nual Christmas sale which is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
 Lewis Pike is home from the Massa chusetts Institute of Technol- ogy for the Thanksgiving recess.
 Sterling Wycoffe is home from Westminster school, Simsbury.
 Howard Stevenson, a student al Worcester Polytechnic Institute, i' spending the Thanksgiving recess al his home on Redstone Hill.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Larson of New York city spent Thanksgiving day with Mrs. l.. A. Francis of Wesr Main street.
 Tenement Of rooms, all improve mcnts. 1S9 Broad St. Tel. l2I.- adlt,
 Small red purse containing outo drivers license and large sum Of money lost in center of Plainville. Liberal reward for return to Mar gucrito Nolan Jester, l5 Laurel St, Plalnvillc. Phone 263-2.-advt.
 Potatoes for sale. $1 hushel de- liycrcd. Tel. 102-15.-advt,
 Lost in Center-PocketboOk, Wed. evenings SEQ and sl gold certi- ficates, Reward return to Hans Jensen, Box 177.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Girls Act as Bearers
 At Funeral of Friend

Girl friends acted as bearers al the funeral of Miss Elizabeth Cor hcu, late of 137 Pleasant street, to- day A high mass Of requiem was celebrated ut 9 o'clock at St. Jos cph's church. Rev. Michael Keating was celebrant. The pail bearers were Miss Ruth Macholtz, Miss Edith Hal lin. Miss Josephine Goec, Miss Al vira Jones, Miss Alice Johnson and Miss Hupidah Johnson, 1ntcrment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
that crossing.
 Officers Are Reelected

Officers were reelected at the an nual meeting of the Maple cemetery association on Wednesday evening at the library on Berlin street. Charles A. Warren was chosen presl- dent for another year and the other officers are. president, Miss Harriet V. Holister; secretary and treasurer, George B. Norton.
 The board of directors as elected Wednesday night consists of Miss Emily s. Brandegce. Miss Harriet V. Hollister, Miss Ruth Galpin. Miss Kate Risley, Francis Deming, Charles A. Warren. Bryan II. At water, George H. Sage and George E. Norton
 Plans for improvements to the cemetery grounds were discussed, but 1t is believed that nothing will be done along these lines until spring. One Of the ideas suggested and given considerable considera- ton was that of building new ItilII dtOllS Oilc EliN Ol NIlC IlOP- erty. It is the intention of officers and directors this year to do a great deal along the line of Improvements and to put more activity into the organization.
 Arrested For Drunkenness
 Thomas Long of Allen street, New Britain. well known in police circles in that city, was arrested by Con- stable OrWlle Vcntres last evening and will appear in the Berlin town court tonight. He is being held in the New Britain police station, pend ing trial.
 Constable Ventres got a call that there was trouble at boarding house in the Bcckley Quarter, ownc1 by John Romanski. He investigated and found that Long was having a merry lime, Apparently the officer arrived Just in time to prevent a fight between Long and several boarders at the place. It appears
 that he spent the day at the house and was well lit" when arrested.
 several Indigestion Cases
 Thanksgiving Day, with all it's at tendant joys had bad after effects for several Berlin residents this morning, as it was necessary to call in the doctors 10 prescribe for indi- gestion and other ailments associat- ed with heavy eating. None of the cases were serious, but it shows that townspeople didn't go hungry yester- day.
 Will Appear In Court
 Raymond l.. Sergeant of 3S Camp street, New Britain, and William Campbell of 10 Union street, Tor rington, will appear in court next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, as result of a crash in which they were implicated yesterday afternoon at about 1:3O o'clock at the corner of Railroad street and Pennington avenue. Kensington.
 Sergeant attempted to make left turn off Pennington avenue, intend- ing to go to the railroad station. It was said that he gave the proper signal. Campbell, bound toward New Britain on Pennington road, crashed into the Sergeant car. caus- ing slight damage to each. Consta- ble Frank Brown and Prosecutor Charles F. Lewis investigated and ordered the men to appear in court.
 Will Give Entertainment
 The Sunday school of the Advent church, New Britain, will give an en- tertainment in the community house on Berlin street tomorrow evening. Many are expecting to attend from that city.
 Dance In Community House
 The young people of the Worth
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Picks up London And Lyons

Picks Up London And Lyons Leslie NJ. Atwater of Ledge Road reported, that on the night Of No- Vember 2ith at 1l:30 he picked up stations FLO in London, 2PY in Ply mouth, England and PIT in Lyons France, on his 3-tube radio set. AL though there was considerable inter ference he distinctly heard the an. nouncements and part of the instru- mental number.
 Fred Cullen reports that he has succeeded in picking up Madrid, Spain.
 Annual Seal Sale
 The Plainyille public health serV- ice has distributed Christmas seals in It's annual appeal for funds. Plain. vile residents are asked 10 purchase as many of these seals as possible and place them on their Christmas mall.
 officer Furrey III
 Officer William Furrey is confined 10 his home by an attack Of grip, Officer Buys is doing duty in Officer Furrey's place.
 Wallace Bradley III
 Wallace W. Bradley is seriously i'll al his home near the Plainville res ervoir, Owing to his advanced age, fears are entertained for his recov- cry. Dr. Tanner is attending him
 Death of Mrs. Mccall
 Mrs, Alexander Mccall died this morning at~ her home. Her death followed shortly after she had given birth to child.
 Bowling Results
 The scores made at the Recreation alleys last evening were as follows: An,tuIs
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
BL0DGE77 ID TELL
 OF REASSESSMENT
Committee Invites Tax Commis- sioner to Explain ReValuation
SEVERAL TOWNS IN FAVOR
Car Stalls on MiddlctOwn Branch
 Tracks; Train Stops in Nick of Timc--Ccmctery Association Elects-:Accidents Yesterday

Eiects-:Acciden Yesterday
 State Tax Commissioner William II. Blodgett will be present at a meet ing of the Berlin reassessment com nlittee In the office of the town clerk next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock and will express his views regarding revaluation of property in Berlin.
 The decision to confer with the tax commissioner was reached at q meeting of the committee on We'd nesday evening. It has been learned that the office Of the tax commis- soner is in favor of reNaluatlon. Several towns in the state have adopted the plan with marked sue cess and he will describe to the members just how these towns have proceeded. The situation is fully un- derstood by Mir. Blodgett and it is expected that the committee will re- ceive valuable Information.
 First Seloctman was chairman of the meeting on Wednesday night and Francis Deming acted as clerk. Miss Adele Murray has been added to the list Of members,
 Near Fatality In BcCklcy.
 A near fatality occWred at the Eeekley crossing Wednesday eve ming, when a car driven by Edward Caven of New York city crashed through the gates at the BeckIcy crossing on the turnpike, as an cleo tric train was approaching, and stall cd on the track.
 The motorman damned on the brakes and succeeded in bringing the rapidly moving train to a stop with fin a foot of the automobile. In the car with Mir. Caven were his wife and three children. It was said that he did not SC the lowered gates in the gathering dusk.
 Mir. Caven called at the office of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company in Hart ford and agreed to settle for the smashed gate. It was fortunate that the motorman was able to bring the train to a stop when he did, or an- other fatality would have been add ed to the list which has occurred at
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Too Much Dancing

Vienna - The dance craze has swept Austria. Worried by the growing popularity Of jazz. author- itles have taken steps to curb the terpsichorean frolics of Vienna's younger set. In the future, dancing teachers may not hold classes with out licenses and all public dance halls in Vienna must be closed by midnight.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

ington district will social and dance in the community house to- night at s o'clock. Games will be played and a general good time en- joyed.
 To Plan Canvass | Definite plans for the annual can vass of church members will be made at a meeting of the solicitors, the Missionary committee and the trustees of the kensington Congre- gational church ln the church par lors tonight at o'clock. A cam paign director will be appointed, it is expected, and copies of the budget will be distributed. The canvass will begin on Sunday, December [.
 The regular monthly meeting of the trustees will be held at 7:3C o'clock.
 Spend Day Out Of Town.
 Dr, A. J. Goodwin and famil, spent Thanksgiving day in Bridge port, where they were the guests ot Dr. and Mrs Grady Booe. Dr Goodwin and Dr. Booo were class. mates at college in Richmond, Va
 Winners at Whist
 The weekly whist held by the T. A. R. society of Kensington on Wednesday evening was attended by one of the largest crowds of the season. Prices were awarded as fol- lows: Ladies' first, Mrs. A. Corr; mems first. P. J. Buckley; consola tion, Mrs. McAloon and Peter Flu sari.
 Bowling This Evening. The kensington Bowling league teams will meet tonight for their weekly wrestle with the cannon balls. The fracas will take place al the Casino alleys in New Britain and festivities will start at about $ o'clock.
 | Home For Holidays. | Among Berlin young mon ana women attending school out of town who are home for the Thanksgiving holidays are Miss Victoria Fiskc | duEHNtl Ol iN'Ns anu 4NlI ENdIIlu' | A. Fiske; Henry c. Mildrum, son ot 1 Mir. and Mrs l.. w. Mildrum; Miss Frances Hickey, niece of Mir. and Mrs. Pardon C. Hickey; Miss Pearl Cashman, daughter of Mir. and Mrs | Thomas Cashman; Benjamin Cash man. son of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas | Cashman,
 Slight Automobile Crash.
 Two drivers, names not learned, engaged in a Nordy battle at the top of Damon's hill yesterday after noon at about o'clock, when they came together, damaging one car to i the extent of several dents and a sprung axle. One of the cars was bound up the hill and the other ve- hicle was bound north on the turn pike. They came together as one driver attempted 10 round the cor ner on Berlin street. No arrests were made.
 East Berlin Notes
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Hurlbur. and daughter, Marguerite. of New Britain spent Thursday as the guests (Continued on Page 22)
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TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE
 EAST BERLIN FIRE DISTRICT

You are hereby notified that the first annual meeting of the East Bcr- lin Fire District will be held at the Athletic Hall in East Berlin in the Town of Berlin at o'clock on Fri day. the fifth day Of December, 1924, for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year and to transact any other business proper 10 come before said meeting.
 Dated at East Berlin, Conn, Noyem- Der 2s, 1924.
 A. A. NORTH, President.
 P. F. sIEGR1ST, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Miss Henrietta Shonts and Everett Shonts of New York were guests of their parents, MT and Mrs. NJ. ]. Shonts, Thanksgiving.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

The Maple Hill Bridge club will meet at the home of Mrs. William kinner on Golf street next Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

daughter of Hillside avenue, are spending the weekend in Providence where they will attend the wedding .of a cousin on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Misses Laura and Mary Camp oi Maple Hin avenue. are entertaining their niece, Mrs, kinsman and chil- dren of Long Island.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Mrs, Cook of Boston is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. H. Prince of Stu art street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

relatives In Middletown.
 MT. and Mrs. William Pond and
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Mir. and Mrs. Leonard Yoke and Mrs. Clarke of Golf street, returned last Saturday from two weeks stay in Baltimore, Maryland.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Quiet HOlidar.

Thanksgiving day was quietly oh- served about the city with even the police circles having a cessation in business for no arrests were made. The streets were well deserted throughout the evening as several events were taking place which at tracted the crowds.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Mrs E. Fieber and family of Fred erick street spent Thanksgiving with
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Whist Nets About S5ON.

The Whst party and dance last night at Red Mems hall under the auspices of the ladies of St. Joscph's church nctted a substantial sum for 'ha equipment of the new cditico. Tho hall was well filled for the card
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Mrs. Alice Page of Chicopee Falls lis a guest of Mir and Mrs. J. C. Moody on Golf street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The Woman's club Of Maple Hill will meet next Wednesday afternoon, December Srd at the home of Mrs. L. L, Harding on Robbins avenue. The program will consists of a book review by Mrs. J. H. Latham and tableaux presenting heroines in flc ton by several members Of the club. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs. R. E. Starkweather and Mrs. II. Scarborough.