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New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Typo Men Lose Fight to
 Have Injunction Dropped

Bridgeport. Jan. 1S.-Judge Arthur r. Ellis in the superior court today denied s motion by Attorney ]. B. Klein 10 drop contempt charges against 90 members Of the typogrsph- icsi and allied unions in connection with the injunction proceedings re- centiy instituted by the Condo Mast Publication Co. of Greenwich. Attor- ney Klein argued that proper service had not been made on the defendants. Attorney Matthew kenealy for the Condo Mast Publication Co. held that it was ample If the defendants had general knowiedge or the hearing. This vss upheld by the court. An adjournment was taken after Attor- ney Klein asked dismissal of the con tempt charges. on the ground that the complaint was too. vague The con- tempt charges followed alleged viola tions by 90 respondents or an injuuc- ton recently prayed out by the publi- cations company following labor troubles sf it's plant.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17


 Joseph Detine, the new dancing su- pervisor at the high school, dancing parties will be held from 4 until 5:fS o'clock in the afternoon in the high school gymnasium. In addition to the dancing, an entertainment pro- gram of vocal and instrumental num- bers will be given. Plans for the events promise very pleasing affairs that will take the place of the danc- ing after the basketball games, con cerning which, criticism was advanced recently when the actions of outsiders reached the point. where they became obnoxious and high school pupils were blamed.
 Nacates Appeal
 Rocco Rafaniello, fined for liquor law violation and also sentenced 10 Jail recently vacated his appeal yes terday and was taken to the county Jail in Hartford to begin his short sentence. He paid his fine and costs Of SPA before vacating the appeal. The case was due for trial this week in the superior court in Hartford.
 storm distinguishes Lights
 The rain storm last night caused all of the city lights to go out around o'clock, causing some little incon- Nenience. The trouble was soon remedied so that all of the circuits were again in operation before 10 o'clock. The usual candles and gas lights were brought into service for the emergency. Because of the storm last night the weekly whist party of St. Anne's church was post poned.
 Red Mems Building Company.
 The annual meeting of the Red Mems Building company, which has charge of the home Of Compounce Tribe, l. O. R. M., on Prospect street, will be held on Friday night. At this time the reports of the last year will be presented and the elec- tion of officers will take place.
 Plans Ready.
 The plans and specifications for the proposed new Bristol hospital now in the hands of contractors who are to submit bids for the erection of the structure within very short time. At recent meeting of the building committee it was voted to publish a list of the contractors who are. pre- pairing bids for the new building for the benefit Of the local firms who may desire to gain knowledge of the names of general contractors con- the big job. The general contractors working on the plans and specifications for the general con- tract are as follows; The Fred T. Ley company, The Torrington Build ing Company, The Turner Construc- tion company, H. Wales Lines com- pany, Louis A. Miller company, Tracy Brothers company.
 It is expected that bids will be re- ceived in less than three weeks and that the committee will be able 10 announce the successful bidder short ly thereafter.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
MAKES FAT PEOPLE SLIM
New Work Physician pcrfccts Harm
 less Method of Reducing Weight

Hes HctH0u ot heuhttbt NcfkHf The loss Of as much as a pound Of
 excess hesh a day with no harmful
 results Is the record made by many [ patients Of Dr. J. c. Newman. a licensed practicing physician Of sSs
 F1ffh Avenue. New York. who an-
 nounces that he has perfected a treatment which has quickly rid fat people Of excess weight. What .s more remarkable Is the Doctors statement that he has successfu.:y 2 treated thousands of patients for tat reduction with no change of diet or unnecessary exercise. Il is also sais that fat people who suffer from chronic rheumatism. gout. asthma and high blood pressure obtain graat relief from the reduction Of their su- perhuous flesh. ReaIizing that his sounds almost too good 10 be true. the Doctor has offered 10 send with out charge 10 anyone who will write him. g free trial treatment to prove his cisims. If you want to rid your self of supsrfuous fst. write him to- dar-sdvE
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17


 and other card games will be played, refreshments will be served and an entertainment will be furnished. There is no admission charged to the members Of the parish and large attendance is loled forward to.
 Pytbians Installation
 The recently elected officers of Pythian lodge. K. of P. will be in- stalled at q regular meeting of the lodge in the Odd Fellows hall to- morrow evening. 4 large number of visitors is expected to attend this so- cial function. The work will be in charge of District Deputy Past Chancellor Downes of Southington and his staff. Refreshments will be served and an entertainment will be furnished.
 SclioA Progressing
 Work on the new school building being erected in Plainville is pro- gressing. Although the work has been slow owing to the fact that it has been found difficult to secure deliv- cry of materials. it is expected that operations will be in full swing in very short time.
 Community Club Meets
 The newly formed Community club, an organization of young men and women at Whites crossing will hold the first meting tomorrow night. Of- fcers will be elected and final details of orga nization will be decided on.
 Plain, ille Briefs
 Sequassen lodge. I. o. 0. F.. will hold regular meeting in the lodge rooms this evening.
 Attorney Charles F. Conlon has pur- chased new Ford coach and is proudly displaying the machine about town.
 Community Feature
 Managers Hogan and Moore of the weekly dance programs at the Com theater are offering feature for Friday night of this week at the thcater by the way of Moonlight dance" A large spot light and lights of various different colors have been secured for the night and the dance will be a novel one and should at tract largo attendance. The music will be furnished as usual by Par rvs orchestra and patrons will be assured of a double enjoyment
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors and nurses of the New Britain Sanitarium9 the clergymen and all those who aided In any way in making Edith kenosean's last days happy ones. Also many thanks for those who sent the beautiful flowers.
 MARTIN NALBANDIAN
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
CARTER IS ASKED
 FOR A STATEMENT Construction Co. Manager Thinks Boys Should Use Town Hall MUST PRACTICE IN N. B.
Bo,s' Glass officers E.Icctcd-Trollcy Leaves Track-I,am Raises Dickens In Bcrlin--Community Club Mcct- ing Postponcd--Itcms Of Interest.

l.. X. Warner of the Berlin Con- siruction company and manager oi the plants basketball team has taken considerable interest in the select mems refusal 10 allow the Worthing- ton Athletic club to use the town hall for its practice games. Today. through tho Herald" he issued request that First Seiectman George F. Carter cx- plain the why's and whcrefores Of the move Of the selectmen in refusing to allow the boys to practice there. He states that he secs no reason why they should not have the use of the hall.
 Mir. Warner is much interested in inc Wsrthineton club and is anxious that the right thing be done by the boys. Al the present time they have 10 go 10 the Boys club in New Briain for practice and thn F. C. basketball manager does not think it's right.
 It is reported that the boys are willing 10 pay for all damage done and that they are willing to put up money in advance. to cover damages. Fair enough. is the opinion.
 MT. Carter could not be reached to- day
 Boys Glass Elects
 Leon Honiss has been elected presi- dent of the older Boys class Of the I'erlin Congregational church. other officers elected are, vice president, Walton Meagley; secretary. Ernest Schoield; treasurer. Roselle Mcagley: chairman of the social committee. Harry Gould. The class meets Sunday mornings with the pastor for religious instruction and holds several socials during tho year.
 Trolley Scr,fcc Delayed
 Trolley service in Berlin was de- Isyed for time this morning. due to the fact that the s;25 o'clock car from New Britain left the rails at the corner Of Park and Maple streets New Britain. and ploughcd up over the curb onto the sidewalk, narrowly missing a telegraph pole. The rear truck remained on the track. this be- ing all that saved tho car from going further and possibly doing damage. There were few people in the car and no one was hurt. The motorman was John Kenney.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

Claimed as the most wonderful set or church bells in the world. caril- lon is now being cast in Croydon. England. It will have 5s bells and is to form a memorial 10 a millionaire's mother.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

report from the assessors, who arc busy completing the extract on the grand list, may show a consider able increase over the grand list of last year. Just how much of an in- crease there will be the officials are unable 10 say but it is hoped that the increase will be sufficient to warrant a tax reduction. Following the conn bling Of the grand list the board of relief will meet.
 The annual church meeting of the First Congregational church will be held in the chapel Thursday evening. A supper will be served nt 6;S0 o'clock and the meeting will start promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Mems club of the St. Psul's Episcopal church will entertain Troop B. Boy Scouts at meeting in the parish house this evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
DAMAGE IS CAUSED
 BY WIND AND RAIN Large Sign Is Blown Down, Trees Uprooted, Cellars Flooded AUTOMOBILE IS DITcHED
Assessors Begin TotaIling Grand List -Smashcs Finger While at Work No Lights for Two Hours on Ac- count Of storm.

Report from all sections of Plain vile indicated this morning that a great amount of damage had been caused by the high wind and rain last night. Cellars were flooded, trees were blown down and other damage was done the amount Of which will take some time to estimate.
 The large advertising sign of the Trumbull Electric Co. which has stood on Trumbull's lot next to the factory on Pine street. came down with crash. It had become land mark here as ii was lighted every night. The posts holding it in the ground were broken off near tho base and in falling the sign was damaged.
 On Bank street. it was reported to- day that number of large trees had been torn up by the roots. No one was in the vicinity at the time and no injuries were reported. Several homes reported that panes of glass were blown in and from every scc- ton came the story that the water from the rain had poured into the cellars. The streams about Plainyille were swpllen to three times their nat ural size and land and lots wero f1oodcd
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Big Doin,s Tonight
Gifi Scouts Honnred

worth in the New Brifsin Girl Scout drum corps and the following from this town have been honored as hsv- ing passed the drummcrs' test and re- ceiyed merit badges: Miss Ruth skin Ber. Miss Frances Miller and Miss Doris Gibney. A meeting of the Ber- lin troop was held yesterday after noon at the worthington school.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

Frcsh Esrs ssc Russell Eros adtL
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

homes reported that panes of glass were blown in and from every scc- 1 ton came the story that the water from the rain had poured into the cellars. The streams about Plainyille were swollen to three times their nat ural size and land and lots wero flooded.
 Automobile Ditched.
 4 coupe, driver un9nown, wsr driven into the ditch on Whitine street just beyond the point where the trolley turns off to the side of the road. Evidently in the binding rain which was falling shortly after 6:3o o'clock. the driver became blinded by off the road.
 Roth the front and rear right side wheels were sunk deep into tho pit which falls away from the road about four feet, but the occupants were un- injured. according 10 the latest re- ports. Passersby aided the owner of the automobile 10 pull 1t onto the road and it proceeded away under its own power.
 
 1 The board of assessors have started totalling the grand list in their office in the town hall and expect 10 have their work finished some time this week. No estimate of tho changes in the amount, if there is to be any, could be given this morning, but opinions expressed stated that the list would be about the same as last year, Tho assessors work must be | finished according to law by the end of this month as the board Of relief must hold the first hearing on the first day of February The last hear ing will be held 20 days thereafter and the board Of relief will finish by the end of February Then sp>. cial town meeting to fx the tax rate will bo called carly in March.
 Smashcs Finger at Work.
 Henry Roper suffered painful in- jury to his finger while ai work in the Trumbull plant yesterday. He had the index finger on his left hand smashed and was treated by Dr. ]. \. Bull, factory physician. II was thought at first that amputation would be necessary.
 Lights Go Out
 Plainsille was without electric lights in the homes Of the residents for about two hours last evening. The street lights were kept up continual. lyb houses were without service and candles and oil lamps had to Dc re- sorted to. The service was resumed about II o'clock. Parish Guild Supper
 The Parish Guild Of the Episcopal i church Of our Saviour will hold the 1 first supper Of the year this evening | from { o'clock on. Following the re- past. q business meeting Of the guild i will he held at which number of important matters are 10 come up for discussion.
 important Mcctbing Tonight
 There will be an important meet ing of the Hartford County Y M. (. | A. group this evening in Bailey's Un- dertaking parlors on Broad street. The first Of the inter-Toup contests will be held consisting Of the broad jump. All members are asked 10 at- tend because Of the fact that if one member abscnts himself. the entire average Of the group is lowered and Plainyille is out to make a record.
 Holy Name social Y The Catholic club of P1aineiile will hold another social gathering in the American Legion rooms on Whiting street this evening under the auspices Of the Holy Name society Of the church Of our Lady Of Mercy. Whist
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Home-mads, but Has No Equal for Coughs

Msles . fsmils supply Of resiiy prepared, and saves abeut e.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

The Parish Guild Of the Episcopal church Of Our Saviour will hold the first supper Of the year this evening from o'clock on. Following the re- past. q business meeting Of the guild will he held at which number of important matters are 10 come up for discussion.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Important McctbIng TnigIt
Holy Name social

The Catholic club of Plaintille will hold another social gathering in the American Legion rooms on Whiting street this evening under the auspices Of the Holy Name society Of the church of our Lady Of Mercy. Whist
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Begin TotaIIing Grand Hast.
Sn,ashcs Finger al Work.

Henry Roper suffered q painful in- jury to his finger while ai work in the Trumbull plant yesterday. He had the index finger on his left hand smashed and was treated by Dr. ]. N. Bull. factory physician. II was thought at first that amputation would be necessary.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

One Of the most unique steps Of its kind will b. tried out at the high school next week in the form of ait srnoon entertainments for the pupils. to give them an opportunity to enjoy dancing parties without interfering with the studies as in the case Of eve ting entertainments. Principal Henry F. Cottlc has had the matter undsi advise nent for some time and has an- ncunced that under the direction Of
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
Lights Go out

Plainsille was without electric lights in the homes Of the residents for about two hours last evening. The street lights were kept up continual. lyb houses were without service and candles and oil lamps had to De re- sorted to. The service was resumed about II o'clock.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Elizabeth C. Fleetwood from Ben
jamin T Dryden and wife, real estate
on the Northwest side of Sixth street
in Pocomoke City. Consideration
500, etc. ..
| William z. Powell from Charles H
Powell, his interest in property on
the South side of Washington street
extended, in Snow Hill. Considera-
ton, $4,000
Raymond Mitchell and Charles W.
Coulbourne from Beach Graham and
wife, Z lots fronting on Nelson street.
and Graham avenue, in Berlin, in the
Third Election district. Considera-
ton, 1886.
Beah Graham from Chas. E. Bunt-
ing and wife, strip of land, so feet
wide lying in the Third Election dis
trict, near the northern limit of Ber-
lin. Consideration, $40.
Edwin H. Taylor from Robert Full
ton Powell and wife, their interest in
certain parcels of real estate in Stock
ton Election district. Consideration,
$40, etc.
Charles H. Clarke, Jr., from John
Walter Smith, lot on the South side
of Dorchester street, in Ocean City.
Consideration, $40, etc.
Peter L. Taylor and Annie C. Tay-
lor, his wife, from Beah Graham and
wife, four lots fronting on Graham
avenue, in Berlin. Consideration,
$9S.68.
Marguerite C. Taylor from Beach
Graham and wife, lot fronting on
Graham avenue, in Berlin. Consider
alton, 81, etc.
Selbyville Manufacturing Company,
Inc, from John H. Postley and wife,
tract of land containing 44.97 acres,
more or less, near Bishopville. Con-
sideration, $500.
Raymond T. CULLEN from Beach
Graham and wife, ii lots, including
dwelling house, fronting on William
street, on Graham avenue, in Berlin.
Consideration, $40, etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Mrs. Julia Melvin, of Greenback
vile, Va, spent the weekend witt
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora L. Viii
/ son of Second street.
/ Mrs. Mollie Slocumb and daughter
Miss Sue Slocumb, of Onancock, Va.
visited Mrs. Mollie> Slocumb last week
Miss Jessie Slocumb attended the
funeral of Mrs. Walter Marsh, al
Onancock, Va, on Sunday last.
Mrs. E. E. Henderson, of Cape
Charles spent part of last week
with Mrs. Thompson Henderson, Sec
ond street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ames, Of Will
mington, Del, visited at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Picken on Sunday
last.
Mr. ] Edward Shea, of Baltimore,
spent last week end with his wife in
this city.
Miss Jennie Bonneville, who has
been taking SUMMER course at the
Columbia University, New York, has
returned to her home in this city
Mr.. William E Bounds and family
have moved from the Thomas Hen
derson property on Clarke avenue to
the Howard Young property on Wal
nut street extended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hayman, of
Hagerstown, Md, and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Burton, are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Elijah r, Hayman, Sixth
street.
Mr.. Woodland Costen, Of Philadel-
phia, is visiting relatives and friends
in Pocomoke City.
Prof. and Mrs X. w. Eutsler who
have been spending the summer, at
Hedgesville, w. Va, returned to their
home in this city, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Outten, Of
Crisfeld, spent Sunday with relatives
in this city
Rev. w M. Marine, of Princess
Anne, was in Pocomoke City, this
week making preparations to visit
Europe. He sailed on the 10th, ac-
companied by Mr. and Mrs. Book Of
Princess Anne.
Miss Nellie Grice, of Cape Charles,
Va, spent Sunday in Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Emma Thomas, after spending
some time with relatives here left on
Saturday for her home in Washing
ton, D. c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-23
Mrs. w A. Hoblitzell has returned
from visit to Rochester, N. Y

Mrs. w A. Hoblitzell has returne,
from visit to Rochester, N. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Miller, MI
and Mrs. T. Bryce Venable, Mis-
Elizabeth Venable and Mr. Ivan Kill
man motored to Silver Beach, Va, OF
Sunday last
Miss Ethel M. Dix, who has beef
taking course at Columbia Univer
sity, New York, has returned to he
home in this city.
Mr.. Elmo Parks, of Cape Henry
Va, visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John H. Parks, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Roy Melvin, Of
Staten Island, N. Y, are on visit tt
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John S. Melvin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Dale, OF
Baltimore, are visiting Mrs Marietta
Clarke and other friends in this city
Mrs. Elva Walls and Mrs. George
Mccoy, of Wilmington, Del, are Wis.
ting at the home of their mother
Mrs. D. C. Armstrong, Market street
Mr.. Hugh McMichael, who has been
confined to his home by reason Of ILL.,
ness is able to be on the streets again
Mr.. Peter Tyson, of South Amboy
N. j., is visiting his sister, Mrs. A.
G. Landing, Second street.
Messrs. James P. Blaine and John
Riley spent last week at Public Land
ing.
Miss Esther Mcdowell left Satur-
day last after an extended visit with
Miss Emily Stevenson.
Miss Cynthia Blaine left Sunday
for a weeks stay in Ocean City, Md.
Miss Mary Merritt, of Miami, Fla,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffin Callahan.
DR.. M. M. Parks, president Of the
Georgia State Normal School, Mil
ledgeville, Ca, is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Griffin CALLAHAN.
Miss Mildred NAPLES has returned
home from a two weeks visit with
friends in Roanoke, Va.
Congratulations are due Mr.. and
Mrs. v. T. Bonneville upon the birth
of daughter-Ruby Estelle-on
August 18th last. Mother and child
are doing we'll Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie
vile are at resent living in Chester,
Penna.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-23

i Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher, of Norfolk
Va, are on a visit to their daughter
| Mrs Fl J. Rowe.
Mrs. P M. Barrett and daughter
Mrs Adams, former res dents. Of this
city,; are visiting friends here.
Mr.. w. E. Cannon, of Capeville, Va
was visitor in Pocomoke last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eutsler, oil
Winchester, Va, are visiting the for.
mer's sister and brother, Mrs. A. D.
Merrill and Prof. K. w. Eutsler.
Mr. w. F. Merrill has returned from
business trip to Baltimore.
Miss Lutte White, of Cape Charles
Va, spent last weekend with her sis
ter, Mrs. East, near this city.
Mr.. Edward Evans, of Delmar, DEL,
spent the weekend with friends in
this city.
Mr. Frank P. Bratten, of Baltimore,
is visiting his father and sisters in
this city.
: Mr. Phillip Merrill, of Jessup, Md,
is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A J. Merrill, of Pitts Creek.
Mrs. DR.. Byrd and daughter, Miss
Evelyn Byrd, of Portsmouth, Va, are
visiting Mrs. Byrd's father, Mr.. ] j.
Richards of Walnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs Micotti, of Washing
ton, D. c., have been visiting the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Ella Atkinson, of
Clarke avenue.
Miss r. Belle Wilson has been in
the northern cities, purchasing her
fall and winter millinery.
Miss Reba Carmine has returned
from a vacation spent at Onancock
and Norfolk, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman E Parks, of
Baltimore, have been recent visitors
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey Boston, of
Philadelphia, were visitors in POGO
moke this week.
Miss Madge Tull has returned from
a visit to friends in Richmond, and
Fredericksburg, Va.
Miss Ruth Pusey, who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in Will
mington, DEL, returned to her home
in this city on Saturday.
Mrs. Elmer Shea, of Baltimore, has
been a recent visitor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel J. Maddox, Of
Cedar street.