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New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
COURT IS LENTENT
Plainiield Man, skilled in Dentistry. Had Been Practising Without Hsy- ing . License.

Putnam, Jan. s.-Leniency as had been sought was shown by Judge George E. Hinman in windham coun- ty superior court today when George H. Gregoire, resident of Piain1eld for IF years, pleaded guilty to the charge of having performed a den- tai operation without holding a li- cense to do so. He has been practic- ing at Moosup and the selectmen Of the village and many others sent a petition asking that he be dealt with lightly because of his excellent stand ing as a citizen and Of his dental abil- lty. State Attorney Charles F.. Searis said it was evident Gregoire was com potent 10 perform a dental operation. The evidence was that he had per- formed an operation for Merrill Keith. state officer of the Danielson barracks.
 The court imposed g sentence Of six months in jail suspended. with costs of prosecution to bc paid hy the dc- r ndant.
 Nr. searls had also pleaded for mercy for Grezoire.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
CITY ITEMS.

The railroad committee of the com Lions club to attend an address by Traffic Manager Halliday of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail road, Wednesday evening at o'clock, in odd Fellows hall on Arch street,
 A. G. Hammond Auxiliary will hold it's regular meeting tomorrow evening at o'clock at the State Armory.
 At the meeting of the Woodmen of the World to be held tomorrow eve ming at Odd Fellows hall, the newly elected officers will be installed.
 Mrs. c. w. Norton of 62 South Bur ritt street has returned from a few days visit to Brooklyn, N. Y.
 David Borg, who has been in busi- ness in New Haven for some time, has wound up his affairs in that city and is spending a few days at his home here prior to starting for Seattle, Wash.
 The annual meeting of the Sunshine society will be held January 21.
 Lieutenant William Anderson of the Salvation Army left the city this morning for Jamestown, N. Y, where he has been assigned.
 Martin Horwitz of this city will at tend the annual Paige banquet to be held at the Hotel Commodore in New York city Thursday evening.
 The operators license of William H. Selander of ST Garden street has been returned to him.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
BIG SHOW FOR A. D. S. ALUMNI

With the opening night but week away, the cast and chorus of the Al. pha Delta Sigma Alumni association's show, Hits and Bits of 1923" which will take place next week wednes- day and Friday evening at odd Eel lows hall, are giving their spare time to the director, Clement Lewis. and are rehearsing four times a week.
 The show, as finally arranged, con- tains 12 scenes, a prologue and an epilogue. There are several clever spe- cialties in the singing and dancing line and the ''B Four" featured in the show, are given ample oppor- tunity to do their bits before the cur tain in quartet numbers, duets and speciality acts.
 A rehearsal of the show will be held this evening in the banquet hall Of the Y. NJ. c. A. and Miss Mar jorie Kay of Hartford will be present to supervise some of the dances. IL is expected that the dress rehearsal will be held Sunday evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
MRS. GEO. A. PORTER
 DIES UNEXPECTEDLY
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the health and comfort of the chil- dren of New Britain.
 She was one of the principal sup porters of the Daily Vacation Bible school and always taught class in that organization. Her many deeds of kindness to others throughout the city are little known to the public, but she leaves large host of friends who mourn her, not only as a friend who has gone, but as one to whom they owe deep and lasting debt of gratitude.
 Expressions of regret were heard this morning from George P. Spear, general manager of the Corbin Screw plant and president of the Junior Achievement foundation, Americani- zation Director James F.. O'Brien, sec retary of the Junior Achievement foundation and William w. T. Squire, Achievement director and many others.
 The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at the home at 2 o'clock and at St. Marks Episcopal church at 2:s0. Services at the home will be private. Rev. Samuel c. Sutcliffe will officiate. Interment will be in Tairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
NO ACTION TAKEN ON SALE OF RESERVOIR
Hartford Water Board Informally
 Discusses Stanley Works Offer

The board of water commissioners of the City of Hartford met last night and informally discussed proposal of the Stanley Works for the pur- chase of No. reservoir, located part ly in Pennington and partly in New Britain, and not now in use.
 Chairman J. L. Purcell. of the water board said today that the factory's s proposals have not advanced beyond the stage of an offer and pending the return from Europe of a member of the sub committee to which it has teen referred, nothing will be done. The water board will be in session January 21, but it is not likely that anything will be done with the Stan ley Works offer until later date, Chairman Purcell said.
 Since the completion of the Nepaug reservoir, Hartford has not been using No. reservoir. The Stanley Works proposed to pipe to this city where the water will be used for factory purposes if the deal is consummated. It was said in Hartford today that there is sentiment among members of the water board to go through with the proposed deal and such recom- mendation may be made to the board Of aldermen this spring.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Beers in Contest at
 Pinehurst. \. C., Traps
Special to The Hersid)

Especial to The Her3ldl
 Pinehurst, N. C., Jan. 1S.--W. E. Beers of this city, who is the sole representative Of New Britain at the nth annual mid-wintcr shoot. ended the day yesterday with a total Of 60, 71-l40.
 The Pinehurst Introductory, the opening event Of the trapshooting contest, was won by C. W. olney of Wisconsin. He led the field by a margin of two targets with 15S breaks to his credit out of 16e targets shot at.
 In the east against west team con- test which Is being shct in conjunc- ton with the 4S0 target high average contest, the eastern team is leading the west by 767 10 7so out Of SUe tar gets so far shot at by each team.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
sIichaeI Edwards

Michael Edwards. former resident of New Britain and at one time em- ployed as a salesman by Russell 4 Erwin. died at St. Johns hospital in C.leycland. O., last night at the age of tO years. Death followed an opera ton.
 NIT. Edwards vas well known m this city and is surveyid by his wife and A sister. Mrs Edward Meyers of East Main street. At the time of his death he was employed by the oscsr Rixxon Co. of Chicago. He Eas member Of Nov Britain iodgs. s51 E. P. c. E.
 The body is expected to arrive here Thursday morning snd vill be taken to the undertaking pariors of Joseph Hsfev. Funeral services will be held Tridav morning nt St John the Evan eeIist church at an hour 10 Dc an nounccd later. 1nterment sill be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
WILLS APPROVED
George B. Grocock Leaves Estate to Wife-Mrs. Yates Bequeaths Her Property to Daughter.

The wills of George B. Grocock and of Mrs. Mary Yates were approved to- day in probate court by Judge Ber- nard F. Gaffney.
 The Grocock will directs that the entire estate go to the widow, Grace G. Grocock and she is named execu- trix. The document was drawn Octo- Der 30, 1920.
 By the will of Mrs. Yates. money on deposit in the New Britain Say ings bank and IA shares of Landers, Frary & Clsrk's stock goes to a daughter, Miss Eleanor Yates; 10 shares of North & Judd stock being given to another daughter. Mrs. Cora Hiltbrand, while the remainder of the estate is to be divided between the two daughters. The will was drawn May II, 1923.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Government Taking Active
 Interest in Grain Futures

Washington, Jan, s.--Undcr res- olution ordered favorably reported to- day by the senate agricultural com mittee, the secretary Of agriculture would be directed to determine through the grain futures adminis- ttation the position on tho wheat mar ket taken by the we'll known pro. fessionai speculators and members of the large futures" commission houses Of the Chicago board of trade. The findings would be published. The resolution recites that since the su- prcme court declared the grain fu- lures act constitutional members of the Chicago board of trade and other grain exchanges, with few exceptions, have systematically opposed the price Of wheat or, in trade terms. tried to bear the market.'"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
 PLEADS NnI GIrIIIY.

Buffalo. \. r.. Jan. s.-Ciarence T.. Conroy. business agent Of the Amai- mated Association of Street and Electric Railway employees. today pleaded not guilty to an indictmAt charging conspiracy to violate the federal laws in connection with the dynamiting of an international rail- way company car on the Niagara Falls high speed line in August. 1929. He zas held in s10.geG bail He is alleged Co have planned with others ta forcefuily restrict interstate com u1rrce.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
TAKE OVER OIL WELLS
Pan American Petroleum Company Reports That Mexican Rebels Now Control Their Possessions.

New York, Jan. S.-Oficers Of the Pan American Petroleum & Transport compsny today announced that the Mexican rebels had taken possession of its fields at Tierra Blanca and Cha papote Nunez. Wells and pipe lines have been shut down, the statement said, and no oil is coming through from those fields.
 The statement said that the revo- lutionists activities are causing tho Pan American company the loss Of 35,ODO to 40,O00 barrels of oil daily. It added that the operations Of the rebels in the oil fields were spreading.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Seeking Way to Keep Good
 Men in GOyt.'s Service

Washington, Jan. s.-President Coolidge and his cabinet devoted con- siderable time at todav's session to consideration Of ways and means of keeping valuable men in the govern ment service. The problem was dis cussed from several angles and the consensus Of opinion seemed to be that the highly trained experts should be given greater remuneration and their work made as attractive as in private business
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Mayfield Election Fight
 Results in Recount Order

Washington. Jan. S.-Inanimous decision was reached today by the senate elections committee to have brought to Washington for formal counting all Of the ballots cast in the Texas senatorial election on Norom- ber [, 1922. in which Senator Mayiield, democrat, was declared elected over George E. F. Teddy, who is contest ing Mir. Mayncld's right 10 his seat. The special subcommittee appointed to investigate the election and coun- ,el for Mir. Mayfeld and Mir. Teddy will agree on the method both of collecting and counting the ballots.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
NATIONAL BANK ELECTS
No Changes in Board Of Directors st Stockholders Meeting Today-Iilec- ton of Officers Monday.

The annual meeting Of the New Britain National bank was held this morning at inc banking house on Main street. and the following direc- tors were reelected: Andrew J. slo- per, F.. N. Stanley, H. S. Walter, John B. Minor, F. II. Davison, Frederick s. Chamberlain, George w. Traut, AL bert r. Corbin. 1T. c M. Thomson, Ar thur c. Kimball. George T. Kimball, Waiter 1T. Hart. Frederick NJ. Holmes and Paul K. Rogers.
 The newly elected directors will meet next Monday to name officers.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
PARTNERS DISAGREE

Vincenzo Cultrera has been made the defendant in a suit to recover $500 by Alessandro Falconieri. A shoe repair shop at 100 Washington street has been closed by Constable Fred Wrinkle. About a year ago Fall conieri and Cultrera entered into a partnership and some time ago the former served notice to dissolve same and further alleges that the defend- ant is in possession of the store and will not sell or allow it to be sold. The writ is returnable in the city court on the second Monday in Janu- ary.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
LAW SUIT OVER PROPERTY

Andrew Lazorik, through W. P. Mangan, has brought suit against Theodore H. Dudjak to compel the defendant to sell the plaintiff certain property on Sexton street. Baz0fik paid Dudjak a deposit of s1o0 on De- tober 51. 1922. and agreed to pay s2.150 more within a reasonable time. The title was found faulty and .he defendant had court action taken 10 remove the faults on March 3. 1928. Dudjsk was then unwilling 10 seu the property although Iszorik is stiU willing to buy fl.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Coast Guard Cutter Is
 Aiding Stranded Ship

Norfolk. Va. Jan. s.-The coast guard cutter Modoc. is making efforts to ret the Santurce. an American steamship bound from Tampa 10 Nor folk with phosphate rock. of Lookout Shoals. where she grounded yesterday.
 No news was received today from the Italian steamship Sorriso. which was reported sunday in q sinking con- ditiUn a5s miles east Of Hatteras.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
City Bank Profits More
 Than 10 Million Dollars

New York, Jan. S.--Net profits of the National City bank in 1923 ex- ceeded si0,ooo,0oo, President Charles E. Mitchell told stockholders today at the annual meting of shareholders. The bank paid dividends of 16 per cent on its s4o,O00,o0o capital and added s1.61s,155 to undivided profits.
 The stock of the bank, Mir. Mitchell said, is perhaps the most widely dis tributed of any large banking house, there being 7,643 shareholders.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
JUDGMENT TO PLAINTIFF

Tn the suit Of the McsriHan stores Co. Inc. against Stella Syrnolsn fudg- ment was rendered for the pIaintiH by default to recover damages of sn cents and costs ef sIb.s6. Several months ago the plaintiff brought suit against the defendant te rec0trr xis.sg for msrchandise purchased.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
TO DIscIss COALITION.

Winnipeg. Jan. ST. A. Crerar. former progressive leader. left for Ottawa today for the purpose. if was unoniciaIly reported. for discussing with Premier King proposals for a liberal-proCressive coalitien or formal association which would involve pro- rrs ssi~r- representation in the cab inst.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
DratlrB
Charles Y. shepherd

Charles Vivian Shepherd, age fs wears. died at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital yesterday afternoon oi pneumonia. He was born in Franklin Ohio. but resided in Newington for some time. He leaves a widow and a stepfather. R. s. Davis.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the second Advent church. Burial VII he in Indian Hill cemetery, Middle town. Rev. Robert c. Huggins will of- ficiate.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
New York Guards Against
 Influx of PhiIa. Criminals

New York. Jan. S.--Drtachments Of police and detectives today were ss- signed to scan incoming train and automobile passengers on the chance that Brig. Gen. Rutlsrs clean up" of Philadelphia might cause some Of tfe rogues to seek haven ia this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Ansoaia Man, ColoresI, Is Believed to Have Died Following An Attack Of Asthma.

Ansonia, Jan. S.---Howard Graham, colored, aged ss, was found dead In bed at his room on Smith street, about one o'clock today. The man, who was a sign painter, had suffered with asthma and is believed to have died last night during an attack Of the malady. He was married but did not live with his wife, and he has mother living on Garden street, New Haven. Graham was said to be in poor circumstances and burned paper in a stove in his room to keep warm.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
EARLY CIVILIZATION
Count Prorok Tells of Finding Pipe Organ Hidden in Ruins Of Ancient Carthage.

New Orleans, Jan. S.--Count Baron Ehun De Prorok, archaeologist, au- thor and artist, who was in charge of the work of unearthing the remains of the ancient Metropolis of Carthage under the auspices of the French gov ernment, in a lecture here last night stated that among the relics of classic civilization in Africa brought to light during the three years of excavation of the ruins was a Terra Gotta organ with pipes and pedals more than two thousand years old, spectacles with thick lenses, perfume vaporizers and the boudoir of a lady of rank, which contained face powder, rouge, mirrors and other toilet articles dfating from TOO B. C.
 The count declares he believed that when further excavating is carried on the antiquities revealed would be more startling than those recently found in the tomb of Tutankhamen.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
PInIHER-IaI1.AMME

John Jos5p ph Plothcr and Bertha Veronica IaF'ismme were married this morning at 5 o'clock by Rev. Charles Coppens at st. Peters church. Frederick I.aFlamme and Mrs n. D. C0lgau were witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Mn1sIp Mn.I.s CIRrAII..

MoosUp. Jan. S.-Mills Of the American woolen Co. in this section have curtaiIcd hours and several are temporarily closed in accord with the company's policy at it's other mills.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
BETHEL FIRM BANKRUPT

New Haven. Jan. S.-The Bethel Tanning O.. Bethel. in a bankruptcy petition today gave debts at s11.i4s and assets at ss,44g.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
HART CALLS HALT
 ID BUS SPEEDING
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to speeding and to overcrowding shall be enforced and that policemen have previously been instructed to observe violaters of these laws. They were reminded of their instructions again this morning, he asserted, and there is no reason why a jitney should be operated at a greater speed than 20 miles an hour which is allowed in certain places by law.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08

[. $. TREASURY STATEMENT. [. s. Treasury balance, s50s. 93s,439
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-07-12

the Home. In our humble opinion the
dormitory should be divided up into
rooms, for as it is, it resembles large
hospital ward and there is not the
least BIT Of privacy for the inmates and
whenever one of their number close
their eyes in death it causes much ex-
citement among those left behind and
much Of that excitement ana commC
ton could be avoided if the dormitory
was divided up into private rooms.
The members Of King Solomon
Lodge, No. 20, Of Rock Island, painted
the Home and the large barn about
two years ago and il is in good condi-
ton inside and out, the greatest Of all
the drawbacks in connection with the
Home i that it is located on the out
skirts Of Rock Island and it has no
fire protection and If a fire should
break out at any time with strong
wind blowing, the inmates on the sec
ond floor would be burned up if they
would Be unable to escape down the
rear stairway, for there is not one
foot 81 fire hose nor one ladder around
the Home.
A new well is being drilled right
now and # strong flow Of good
water gushes forth II win cause all
Of those connected with the Home to
feel happy for At no time in the past
have they ever had large supply Of
fresh running water AZ the Home, as
i has stood there for the past twenty
years and most Of that time the waste
water has had 10 Be carried out IN
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-07-12

greatly enjoyed real good country
dinner which was tastefully served by
Sister Jennie Marshall, the efficient
matron Of the Prince Hall Masonic
and Order OF Eastern Star Home, and
after being assured that at any time a
nice clean bed was ready for US when
ever we felt inclined to occupy it, was
a long way from bed time for US, for
right at that point we started out TO
walk over every foot Of the four and
a half acres Of ground belonging to
the Home, which is located on Rock
River, and it is 81 blocks from the
edge Of Rock Island.
So far not much has been accom-
plished in the way Of cultivating the
grounds. II is true that there is al.
extensive and well kept lawn around
the house. At present there are IS
young and old chickens ii evidence.
some beans, pie plant, cabbages, Irish
potatoes, sweet corn, sweet potatoes,
water melons and other garden truck
has been planted, but Il Is not making
much headway, owing to the backward
season.
The Home is two stories high. On
the 6rst floor are Eve large rooms and
a bath room; the dining room and
kitchen are located IN the basement;
also the hot water heater. which sadly
needs some repairing. The second
door i used for . large dormitory for
the men inmates and at present there
are Eve brothers and two sisters ia
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-07-12

when he was chosen Democratic men,
Der Of the West Virginia house Of
delegates He was a delegate to the
Democratic national convention in St.
Louis in 1904, and in 1911 went to
congress as representative Of the First
West Virginia district. He resigned
from congress to become solicitor gen.
Of the United States in 1913.
Since his return from abroad he has
been a member Of the firm Of Stetson,
Jennings & Russell Of New York City.
He is at present counsel for various
financial interests, including the bank
ing firm Of J. P. Morgan.
Mr.. Davis has been married twice.
His first wife, whom he married in
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-07-12
Nominated National Convention President
of the United States The leaders of party everywhere
seem to be well pleased with his nomination.

Hon. John w. Davis, nominated BY
the Democratic National Convention
to make the race for President Of the
United States, is one Of the best
known public men in this country and
became an international figure when he
was appointed BY President Wilson to
succeed Walter Hines Page as United
States Ambassador to Great Britain in
1918.
He was born in Clarksburg, w. Va,
April l3, 1873, his age therefore, is 81.
AT 10 he entered the Washington and
Lee university, graduating there IN
1892.
He first held public Office in 1899
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-07-12

machine, which was driven by Brother
Smith, member Of Royal Eagle Lodge,
gave or burned out and all those in
his car were forced to crowd into the
first car, making ten in it with the
expert driver, which was entirely too
many to load into one car and the re-
suit was that after several long delays
in changing hot or burned out tires,
the first machine came to dead stop
fifteen miles this side of Rock Island
and ali hands were compelled to va
cate it and leave it and its driver at
that point and secure two extra ma
chimes in order to continue the journey
into Rock Island, arriving there safe
and sound near four o'clock in the
afternoon.
Many Masons and other citizens
were on hand to greet and welcome
Grand Master Samuels and his party
70 Rock Island. The following were
among those present: Brother r. A.
Tsckson 32nd degree, Assistant Grand
Secretary. NJ. w. P. H. Grand Lodge,
Past Master Olive Branch Lodge, No.
o. F and A. NJ, Chicago and his
lovable wife, Mrs. Jackson; Brother
David H. Smith, Prince Hall Lodge,
No 81 Chicago, ILL.,; Brother James
Burgess w. L. Darrow, No. 10, Gales
brrp I'LL: Brother Charles ]. Sims,
sznd degree, Grand Lecturer Most
worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge,
F and A. M. OF Illinois and its jurisdic-
t;on. Rev. and Brother 5. H. Gibson,
pastor second Baptist church, Rock
Island: Assistant Grand Chaplain Of
the State Of Illinois; Brothers Gilbert
y. Tiyis, M. A. Work, Charles G.
Moore. Brother Morrison, G. F.
Golden. William r. Ivy, a. H. Daw-
son. Rev. w. c. irwin, pastor. Wayman
Church. A.M.E., and many other
brethren. all belonging to King Solo
mon Lodge, No. 20, Rock Island Ill
Brothers w. A. Stewart, Moline, Ill;
Brother Harry c. Bridges, Golden
Civ. No. So, Chicago, TIL; OtheiIo a
Cones. S. w. DOric. ", Chicago; Mrs
Dora Bruce. Chicago, and many other
leading citizens were on hand TO ex-
tend the right hand Of fellowship ~
Grand Master samuels.
The writer ana the other visitors