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The Washington times., 1924-05-24
The Alibi
Artists
A Skeleton Record Of
Cases Tried By
Judge Schuldt.
Donald McDou1al-
A Poor Picker

THE defendant ran out Of Della
ware avenue, your honor. and hit
a loaded five-ton coal truck com.
ing up e street.
The court-"Is that the case
that happened on May 6. where
the defenant jumped out and ran
away?"
Yes. sir. Only he didn't wait to
jump. He started running first.
l got there just as the water
began to leak out Of the radiator,
and asked the coal driver where
the other man was. He pointed at
a black speck away down Della
ware avenue ana said, That's
him.
One Touch Of Nature
81 traced the defendant by his
license number and got warrant
for him. The arrestinE officer
had held the warrant about a
week when he told me that the
defendants mother was dead and
he was feeling pretty well cut up
about it. So l told him to lay
of the warrant for a while and
give the man a chance to recover,
and he waited until yesterday.
Hard Boiled Milk of Kindness.
I've just come from the Capitol
where 1 learned the police pay
bill has passed and l feel like cele.
brating. 1t seems to me that
helping someone out Of hole is
about as good a way to celebrate
as spending money to shoot off
fireworks, and I recommend this
defendant for leniency. He is the
only support of quite a large num-
Der Of younger brothers and sis
tiers, now that the mother is
dead"
Wants Pay Increase, Too.
Boob: "Ah,'s de onlies' suppote
what nah mothah had, yo' onnah,
an when she done tuck sick All
has toe git some mo- money. So
All takes dishyer truck job, an
All does alright, 'cap'n' All ain
got no pummit."
How many brothers and sis.
ters have you to support"
"Dey's TO- un 'em, yo' onnoh."
'How old are they?'
Enlightening.
"Ah don't 'zactly know. Two Is
bofe un 'em twins, an tudder two
10 jes' free yahs older'n one
anudder."
"That isn't 80 much a family
as 1t is a mathematical puzzle.
And they have no one to look out
for them but your"
Nav, sub. Abs de onlies'
visible means Of suppote what dey
is got. Befo' All gifts dishyer truck
job All wuz a elevatah, operatah,
but dty wasn't no money in dat
ar Job"
"You were an elevator boy be.
fore you got the truck job?"
"Yessuh."
The Court Pulls One.
"You seem to have had a good
many ups and downs In life. But
the officer has recommended
mercy, and the court wants to be
easy with you. Do you know
the speed laws?"
"Yessuh."
How fast are you allowed to
go between cross streets?"
Eighteen miles an hour, yo'
onnah, 'cepin' it's q truck. II
It's a truck, yu goes twelve"
How fast over cross streets?"
Twelve miles, only it's eight
TO a truck"
How fast can you pass stand.
ing street carS?"
az Aim naaas narv ona Ute ,,oI
onnah."
Its too bad to waste such good
The Washington times., 1924-05-24
With i'm RING

1t seems that all Of US are
either getting ready to leave
town or have come home. Harry
Ostermayer, whom Steve Takes
begs us to refer to as the National
Director of the Associated Retail
Credit Men, is annoying the
clerks in the mems wear dept.
of Woodward and Lothrop's,
where he Is by way Of being the
boss. Harry Is packing his suit
case for the credit mems conven.
ton in New York, and is filling it
up out Of the stores stock.
John Spelvin, the well.known
actor, is in town FOR the summer
again. Mr.. Spelvin made 1t
point Of following us half way
around the town on yesterdays
stroll. and begging us to write a
paragraph about 1t. He told us
specifically to mention that he has
an automobile, and Is studying
Washington scenic beauty with an
idea Of adapting it to the stage.
The Washington times., 1924-05-24

material. A man who knows the
regulations as we'll as you should
have a permit. With the under
standing that you will get ona
tooay, ana because the probation
olrlcer corroborates your state
ment the court will take your
personal bond on the charges OF
coliiding, leaving after coiiidinr.
and driving without a permit. But
1t will be awful on you IL Won
come here again.
Lest We Forget.
bort forget those children the
next time you're tempted TO VIC.
late the traffic rules. And "a.
member that police pay increasa
bills are not passed every day."
The Washington times., 1924-05-24
KRUPPS BUY INTEREST
IN SPANISH SHIPYARDs

MADRID. May 24.-The Krupps
nave associated themselves with
Spanish capital for the purchase OF
shipyards at Valencia and Tara
gona, II was learned today.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

as soon as the department can get to the affected streets.
 Funeral of Louis Eiorilio
 The funeral of Louis Fiorillo was held this morning at 10 o'clock at his home on Meadow street. The burial took place in St. Thomas cemetery. The funeral cortege was led 10 the grave by the Bristol Brass corpora ton band.
 Bristol Briefs John Brennan of 1s6 Grove street has returned to his home after visit ing friends in New Haven over the weekend.
 President Dewitt Page of the New Departure Manufacturing Co, is re- ceiving treatment at the Charter Oak hospital in Hartford for illness.
 The annual fellowship supper for the members of the Baptist church will be held Thursday at 6:3o o'clock in the church parlors. The annual church meeting will be held at o'clock.
 Ray Carr of Miami. Fla, is visiting friends in the city for a few days.
 stafford Avenue Line
 Establishment of 60-foot highway cn Stafford avenue 10 clear up the records, which show no evidence of any definite street line will be one of the important matters of the city council meeting on Tuesday night. The council discovered that the street had been Host" and future building operations in the Stafford district might he impeded unless the street lines were definitely located. Pur- suant to a request Of the taxpayers a hearing was held and it was agreed to have City Engineer C. W. Buell. draw up the plans. which will come before the council at a hearing to- morrow for final approval. Taxpay- CTS of the Stafford section have been notified of the pending hearing and will be given an opportunity to dis cuss the new layout.
 Other street matters will also come up for decision tomorrow night when the council will have several thor oughfares under discussion. Reports of repairing work, incident to the re- cent floor, will be taken up as this work has caused the city to eNpend large amount of extra money for sub stantial repairs.
 For Charity Fund
 Raising of at least $500 for the charity fund is anticipated by Bris- tol lodge of Elks by the annual min strel show on Wednesday night at the Community theater, when the program will be presented by Water bury lodge with Governor Charles A. Templeton as interlocutor. After the show. the members will adjourn 10 the clubhouse, where a dancing pro- gram will be enjoyed.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Getting Skinnier Every Day
Something Must Be Done and
 Done Darn Quick, Too

Tens of thousands of thin. run- down men-yes, and women too-are ee ting discouraged arc giving up all hope of ever being able 10 take on flesh and look healthy and strong.
 All such people can stop worrying and start 10 smile right now for Me- Coy's Cod Liver oil Tablets, which any druggist will tell you all about. is putting flesh on hosts Of skinny folks every day.
 one woman, tired. weak and dis couraged, put on l 5 pounds in five weeks and feels fine.
 We all know that Cod Liver Oil is full of flesh producing vitamines. tut many people can't take it because of its horrible smell and filthy taste, and because it often upsets the stomach.
 McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets are as easy to take as candy. and if any thin person don't gain at Teas; , eounds in 90 days your druggist will give VOL your money back--and only sG cenis q box. Ask Clark 4 Braiacrd Co. and Dickinson Drug Co, or any H,e pharnacist any where.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK
Try Grandmotlicr's Old Tasorite Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur. properly coTn- pounded. brings back the natural col- or and lustre to the hair when faded, strcaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make 1t at home, which is mussy and trou- blesome. Nowadays, by asking at any drug sore for "wyeth's Sage and sui- phur Compound" you rill get a large bottle of this famous old recipe, im- proved by the addition of other in- gradients, al a small cost.
 Don't stay gray! Try it. No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair. as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one small strand at a time: by morning inc gray hair disappears. and after another ap- piication or two. your hair becomes beautifully dark. glossy and sttrac- tive.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Lot No. One gives you choice of Zenzi Mossoul rugs, widths S'5" to 4, lengths from 6'2" to ST.. Priced $39.50.
 Lot Mo- Three-These Mossou Rugs the widths S'6" to 4. lengths, 5'1t' to 6'S. Our sale prices from S37.50 to s42.s0.
 Lot No. Seyen-An assortment of Anatolia Mats in widths 1'6" to 9 lengths e'1o" to S's. Prices from S8.95 and up $S.sS.
 Lot No. Eleven offers you your pick of Lilahans Rugs in widths from f1o" to 5S" lengths 6S' to 6'9"-s125 to S135.
 Tot Thirteen More of the Hamadan Rugs in widths from e'6" to 35" lengths S'11" to 5. Priced from $3o00 up to S3850.
 Lot Fourteen is comprised of Mosscul Rugs in widths s5" 10 S'i0" and lengths 5 to 2 with prices ranging S37.50 to Si:.50.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Contribution boxes in churches arc an American idea that evolved from the passing Of the hat" by placing the old fashioned warming pan in front of each attendant at church scrNircs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

both the Eensington Congregational and ksnsington Methodist churches was present and the talk was much enjoyed. Rev. Mr. lIazen has spent much time in historical research.
 American Legion show
 Bottom kasica post of the American Legion will present a musical show, Mary Ducey's Revue" Wednesday evening at S:i5 o'clock. daylight sav- ing time. at the town hall on Berlin street This show is composed of sew eral well known Hartford performers and is regarded as one of the best amateur productions in this section. The Carpenter Sisters of Hartford will sing and dance. Following the enter ,ainment dancing will be enjoyed, music being furnished by McKeon's orchestra of kensing;on.
 X meeting Of the post will be held at the town hall tomorrow night to complete plans for the affair.
 Thrcc More Days Town Clerk Arthur Woodruff today stated that to date lsi dogs have been licensed in the town Of Berlin. This is A small number over half Of the total.
 Return From Carolina
 Miss Elizabeth P. Wilcox and Miss Helen Rohm arrived home Saturday evening from North Carolina, where they have been spending the past few months.
 Attending Con,ocation Rev. Samuel A. Fiske Of the Berlin Congregational church is iu New 1Ia. ven today attending. the convocation at Yale university. Tomorrow several women from the church will attend a missionary meeting there. Rev. Carleton Hagen will also he in at- tendance at the convocation.
 East Berlin Items
 Mir and Mrs. Benjamin Dcrentlal and daughter. Kathleen. of Spring f1eld, Mass. have been the guests of relatives in town.
 Tho junior ba seball team Of this place defeated the West Cromwell Grammar school team. score l 10 10. 10 innings in a game played on the local grounds Saturday afternoon. Another game will be played next Saturday.
 Clifford Nelson has returned 10 his home on Main street after spending tho past week in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The ladies of St. Gabriers church will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Cobey on Wilcox avenue Wednesday afternoon.
 James Scott Of Southington. Q for mer resident Of this place. has been the guest Of friends in town.
 Mrs. 4. 4. whitby and Louis Whit by of New Britain were the guests of Mrs Henry Bailey at her home on Main street yesterday.
 Carl Bloomquist of Brooklyn. N. r.. spent the weekend as the guest of Mir and Mrs. Charles Nelson at their home on Main street.
 NIT. and Mrs. Howard Brunette and daughter. Frances of West Hartford. were the guests of friends in town Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. r.. T.. Cole Of Yales- sille. spent the weekend as the guests Of Mir. and Mrs. Luther Turner at their home on Cottage street.
 The library piH be open this eve ming from 7:s0 to a:so o'clock for the exchange of books
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
HARNARn CLASS DAY

Cambridge, Mass. April ss.rThc Harvard class day committee an- nounced today that the seniors would depart this year from inc usual cus- tom of holding the forenoon class day exercises in Sanders iheater. They will be held outdoors in the Sever Quad rangle on Tuesday. June 17.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

The famous Maypole in the Strand on London was is4 feet long and was purchased by Sir Isaac Newton who used it as a support to the great tele- scope which had been presented to the Royal Society of a French astron- omer.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Lot No. Two consists of Shiraz Rugs in widths S'2" to 3'6, lengths 55" to fS Special sale prices S35.00 and S3T.50.
 Lot No. Six is a selection of Kirman Mats, widths 1's" to a'1", lengths 25' to sS" First corners have choice at s2..50 to S3f.50. ranging in width sS' in length 5s" priced most req sonable at S85.00 to $80.50.
 Lot No. Twcye-TIaye a look at these Hamadan Rugs ranging in width from s'4' to 2'1', in length S'S" to 45" for f28.5O.
 Lot No. Ten is a collection of Beloochstan Rugs in widths from 2'S" to B and lengths from SIP to 4lO" at Ste.50 to S2s.a0.
 Lot Fifteen offers you saronek Rugs. ranging from a's" to S's" in width and 46" 10 S'S'. Our sale prices S5e.5O 10 S59.50.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
 SOUTHINGTON NEWS

The borough board has set the nesday. May :. Property owners are requested 10 cleanup and 10 cooper ate by placing receptacles in front of their residences whore teams en- ployed by the borough will pick up all the refuse. Should it rain on tho day the campaign is slated to start the work will bc done on the first pleasant day after that date.
 The death of Armund. { year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastina of Mill street. occurred Saturday night. The funeral was held from the home at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial was In st. Thomas cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs. Dennis Lamb of Main street and Mir. and Mrs Patrick Lamb of Mcridcn celebrated their esth wed- ding anniversary at the home Of Mrs. Patrick Lamb in Meriden yesterday. There was large gathering present and an enjoyable time was held. x
 Al dance given by Shanlcy's Fife and Bugle corps in the town hall Sat- urday night there were drum corps present from Hartford, plainville. New Britain. Middletown. Naugatuck and willimantic. A large crowd was present and preceding the dance a short street parade was held.
 Prizes were awarded to the rlain- ,ille and Naugatuck corps and to Ma for Harvey of Middletown and Major Nclciti of Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
SELECTMAN GARTER
 ESCAPES INJURIES
Car Crashes Into Milk Wagon in Kensinston, Causing Damage
TALKS ABOUT COVENANTS
Professor Louis Hodous 10 Conduct Services - American Legion Show Wednesday Night - Court Session
 Tomorrow Night-Iiems of Interest.

First Sclcetman George B. Carter had a narrow escape from serious in- jury yesterday morning when his milk wagon was struck by car on the Pennington road and considerably damaged.
 Mir. Carter had stopped tho wagon in order to ueiivcr some milk and was about to leave the truck near the Mosel Mfg. Co. plant. \ car was ap- proaching from kcnsington. Mr. Car ter being headed in that direction, and another automobile was approaching from inc direction of Berlin street. Both cars reached a point opposite the wagon at the same time and the wagon proved to be the goat as the car coming from the cast, driven by Henry Gerero of Forestville, struck il on the side and did considerable damage. Mir Carter was shaken up by tho impact. He repaired the dam age as best he could and went on his way in q short time.
 Gerero reported the occurrence 10 the police and it is expected that he will be given hearing tomorrow ntsht in court. It is understood that he has been driving only short time.
 Gideon Dunbam
 Word has been received by F.. P. Duniam of Kensington Of the death of his brother, Gideon Durham, in New Haven OH Saturday. He was about Ss years of age. MT. Dunham was q native Of kensington and a resident there for many years. He was one of the oldest mo mbers of the kensngton Congregational church, having bccocm a member in 1869. Rev. Carleton Hazen has been request cd to conduct the funeral services Tucsday at 2:S0 o'clock in the after
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Fall Brand Shoes, best for farm CTS and workmen. D. s. Negri. Ken. sinston.-adNt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Strccts Rrnairtrl

Resurfacirg Of West street has been completed by the public works department and finishing touches ar
 being applied to Center street. Eepah of the winter drainage wiIl be done
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Bottle Breaks Window

The plate glass window in the gro- cery store of James Manila on Whit ing street was smashed this morning about 1 o'clock by an unknown per son who threw bottle through it. Mir. Manila who lives over the store, heard the crash of glass and he immediately went down stairs to investigate. He found the bottle, s1lt all trace of the one who threw t was missing. It is thought that soma joyriders passing the store wanted to get rid Of incrin- mating evidence and hurled the bottle out of the car.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Will Become Pastor

The Rev. Aubone Hoyle has re- signed as director Of religious edu- cation at the Prospect Methodist church to assume similar duties at the Rosevi1le Methodist church at Newark. \. J.. the largest Methodist church in that state. The Rev. Mr. Hoyle has been engaged in local re- lieions work for the last two years.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Catches Large Turtle

Frank Thompson Of the Central garage caught one of the largest snap ping turtles seen this year on his farm in Harwinton, yesterday. The turtle weighed i7 1-2 pounds. It would scale almost twice that poundase in good season. judging from its size. NIT. Thompson is going to feast on tho turtle tonight and promises 10 treat his friends. He has sent a hurry call for John Valentine in Southington.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
sfr. Siorcy Honored

Dwight J. Morey. who resigned re- cent1y as secretary of the Health Pro- tectivs league. was given a dinner on Saturday night at the Elks club by the board Of governors Of the league. \ handsome traveling bag was also given 10 him in a token of arprecia- ton for his work during the seven years as secretary Of the league.
 Harry B. McKinlstry of the Bristol Hardware Go. has been chosen to suc- ceed Mir. Morey.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
New Departures Take First

The New Departures had an easy time Of il on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the season at Muzzy field, when the New Britain nine of the new Connecticut State league was taken into camp by score Of to c. The local swatsmiths showed a fine brand of ball. which delighted the fans immensely. and alteady local predictions are that the first league pennant will fly from the MIuzzy Field flag pole at the end of the ssa- s0n
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Court Trial Tonight

Howard E. Bowen Of 196 North street. Bristol. will be tried in the Plainyille town court this evening on charges arising out Of an accident at Blossoms corner last Wednesday. His automobile crashed into that of Ernest T. Latulipe of ss woodbine street. Torrington. and both men were order- ed 10 appear tonight by Policeman Andrew Hogan who made the arrests.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Legion Post Meeting

Brock-Barnes post, American Le. zion, will hold a regular meeting in the post rooms on Whiting street this evening. The session will be triple joint session as the members of the Ladies Auxiliary have beer. invited 10 attend and the fathers Of the ex- sertfcemen of the town will be the guests of the members for the eve ming. A number of important dues- tious are to be decided among them being Memorial Day and the program
 to he followed. the annual sale of peoples and other things Of equal im-
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Drive starts Today

The drive being put on TOT me Hartford County Y. NJ. C. A. associa- ton started this morning and will continue throughout the eiweek. coming 10 a close next Saturday. The drive is one that will appeal 10 a large number Of Plainville residents be- causes of their interest in the young sters who are members of the ' group in town and because also of the showing made by them in their past endeavors in athletics.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Baptist Church Annual.

The annual meeting of the Plain vile Baptist church will be held in the lecture room of the church Fri day night at 7:45 o'clock daylight saving time. Election Of officers will take place and all other business proper 10 come before the meeting will he transacted. All members of ! the church are urged to attend.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

\ large number Of automobiles stopped at the scene to iool; the vrecks over ard among them were Attorney Thomas McDonough's iim- cuisine from New Britain. While Lawyer McDonough was looking at the tvo rars. a roadster shot up inc hill. crashed into tl,e left rear fender on fhe lawyers car. but although
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Arnold Honorary Member

Miss Elsie Cosic has resigned her post in the accounting department of the New Departure Manufacturing
 CO. to enter the employ of Trudon & I'latt. Inc. She has been connected with the New Departure office for the last 10 years and upon her leaving, a
 handsome umbrella and finger ring. set with an amethyst stone. was given
 10 her
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
Serious Grass Fire

The bishop of the orthodox Greek church of co2ain. Macedonia, was tho guest of Mir. and Mrs. Custas Mamat- geo of 1t6 Meadow street over the weekend. 1Ie is in this country in the interests of the Near East Relief and upon hearing of the presence of the bishop. Mir. Mamatsoo, who is from the same section Of Macedonia. invited Rim to visit here.
Evening star., 1924-10-17

So Junior Overcoats, 1920
Convertible collar models in rich heather mix
tures split sleeves. inverted pait back and mum
pockets; full belted sizes to 10 years
Boys $l2.75 Overcoats, $8.55
Smart new models for the boys from II to II
years of age, well tailored. of all wool materials
French faced, made with convertible collar mum
pockets and full belted. Rich colorngs and over.
plaids.
Goldenbers's-Thtrd FIosr
Evening star., 1924-10-17
Anniversary Specials From
Our 4th Floor

or12ft Heavy Administer Rugs $4,000 grade $z555
$1,000
Administer Rugs former $500 grade 4zs
$ so grade $19z5
former $500 grade, $A98
$3.50
7xa0 Fine Grade Wool Blankets $295 grade $9z5
6x8O Par-wool Plaid Blankets $3.50 grade $495
z2xS0
Anch Porteres $3.50 grade sl8z5
ace Curtains by the panels $500 grade $LS
former $500 grade $32S
Lace Curtains former $150 grade, at 8Sc
Perfect Quality Opaque Cloth Window Shades former 6oc
Grade at 4c
eonbsgy -Fu1thF
Evening star., 1924-10-17

$3.50 & $3.50 Two-Pants Suits, $500
New Fall models of suting mixtures and
soft finished corduroy perfect fitting styles, with
two pairs of ful-lined knickerbocker pants sizes
to II years
1910 to S8.75 Junior Suits, 1920
Norfolk models, for the boys from to 10 years
of age yoke box plated styles, with lapel or
button to the neck; separate white collar and others
with separate waists. Choice of tweeds cheviots
cassimeres.
Evening star., 1924-10-17
Girls Jacket Suits, IS

Stylish new models Of all-wool
checks and plain color materials:
prettily trimmed with braid;
sizes to il years.