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New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
LONERGAN COMING
 HERE AS SPEAKER
Former Congressman at Demo-
 cratic Rally Thursday Night
SANTUCCI FUNERAL, TODAY
Masquerade Party Held - Harvest Thanksgiving scrviccs--Locai Di- yorcc Case - Church Notices Plainyillc Briefs.

Plainyilic Briefs.
 Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, former congressman from this dis trict, will address a democratic ral- ly in Grange hall next Thursday evening" according to an announce ment made today. The plans of the state committee did not include a rally in Plainville. but due to the efforts of the local town committee, arrangements have been made to hold an old time gathering in the Pierce street building and several others besides the main speaker will be on the program.
 Others who will address the meet ing will be MT. Butler Miss Adele Murray Of Berlin, one of the most active women in the state in poli- tics, and probably Mrs. Louise Day Duffy of West Hartford, candidate for the state senate from this dis trict.
 The importance of Plainville in the voting column in this district has been stressed to the state cen tral committee and the wisdom of holding a rally in town has been recognized.
 Thus far, no announcements have been forthcoming from the republi- can town committee concerning ral- lies in Plainville. It is expected that several speakers will appear here to plead the c. o. P. cause before cleo ton, as PlainvilIe has always re-
 turned a republican majority in all town, state and national elections
 Whether there will be an appreciable
 difference this year or not on ac.
 count of the drive being made by
 La Toilette, remains to be seen, al. though leaders of the third party claim that the senator from Wis
 consini s gaining strength every day Local candidates for office arc
 resting quietly awaiting the decision at the polls on election day. J. J
 Kimmel, candidate for the state leg
 islature on the republican ticket, il
 confident that he will be returned
 victorious by large majority while
 Fred Powers, candidate for the same
 office on the democratic ticket feel!
 confident that he will win though it will be by a small majority. MT Powers states that he has had { large number of republicans tell hin that they would vote for him for tn , office and he says that the thir' party voters will also make hin
 their choice.
 : Santucci Funeral Today The funeral of Mrs. Vincenz Santucci of South avenue and Whit ing streets, who died Thursda morning In an automobile in Che
 shire while en route to a hospita
 in Derby. was held this morning a i9 o'clock from the church of Gu , Lady of Mercy on Broad street. Rev John F. Fay, pastor, officiated am celebrated requiemh i'm mass. In , terment was in St. Joseph's ceme tery,
 Masquerade Party Held : A masquerade party was held las 5 evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs
 F. P. Moore in honor of their sor
 Myles. A large gathering Of youn
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Conn, and Mrs Minnie w. Hansel of New Britain, and nine grandchil- dren.
 Prayers will be said from his late home on the East Berlin road at about 2:40 o'clock Monday after noon, the funeral services being held from the Berlin Congregational church at o'clock, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be in Beck ley.
 Car Turns Over Twice.
 A car driven by Norman Wright of S7 Arch street, New Britain, turned over twice when it collided with another automobile driven by Webster J. Hansel of 17 Court street New Britain, on the Swamp road near the New Britain line last night. The police are not holding either driver responsible as the re- sponsibility cannot be determined.
 Hansel, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. W. J. Hansel, was driving toward New Britain and Wright, accompanied by Miss Bar bara Arnold, Miss Rachel Daven- port and Henry J. Kemeson, all of S7 Arch street, New Britain, was proceeding toward Kensington when the crash occurred. How they hap pened to run into each other was not clearly stated.
 The two women in Wright's car were taken home, suffering from minor injuries, but the others es- capped injury. The cars were badly damaged and were taken 10 garages for repairs.
 Democratic Rally.
 The big event in Berlin during the coming week will be the Demo- cratic rally at Foresters' hall on Monday evening at s o'clock. The speakers of the occasion will in- clude Charles G. Morris. nominee for governor; Johnstone Vance, nominee for congress from the fifth district; Mary Carbo Lardner, nominee for representative in the general as- sembly, from Berlin; Francis Cont of Hartford; Emil Marzano. candi- date for secretary of state four years ago: Mayor Angelo Paonessa of New Britain, and Miss Adele Mur- ray of Berlin.
 The T. A. B. drum corps will be In attendance and will parade before the rally and Charles K. Harris song to Davis will be presented.
 Mrs. Carbo Berlin Native.
 Mrs. Mary Carbo Lardner, the hope of the Democrats, was born ir Kensington and is the daughter oi n prominent Italian brick maker She attended the public schools and later took special courses in business subjects. She was associated fol years with her father in the manage ment of tho business. She is the wife of Edward ]. Lardner, also associat. ted with Mrs. Lardncr's father. She is the mother of three children.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
SOUTHINGlON NEWS

Cbarles s. Clark of Milldale, southlngton's oldest active business man, celebrated his 9ed birthday anniversary yesterday afternoon with party for his friends at his home. MT. Clarke is president of the Clark Brothers Bolt Co.,, and tho Southington Bank and Trust Co., He ie at his desk daily, and in ad. dltion to his work there, he is 6 prominent and active member Of Trumbul Post, G. A. F. He once represented southington in the gen eral assembly.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
CHINESE PRESIDENT OUT

Picking, Oct. 25.-Tsao Kun has resigned the presidency of the Cen tral Chinese government
 It is understood that General Feng u-Hsiang. who is in control of the capital, has instructed the cabinet 10 carry on.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Lewis high school soundly trounced Shelton high at football yesterday afternoon, having no diff ficulty in running up 20 points while holding the visitors scoreless. The feature of the game was a 45-yard drop-kick by Captain Charles Ham lin of the local team. Fletcher's end run and Fontanos line plunging also featured, but the main reason for the victory was the superior team work of the locals.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

oYur best friend and adviser Is the Classified sd columns, and if you are a wise man or woman you will make them a daily habit and profit by their lessons.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

acted.
 D. D. Talmadge and wife of Brooklyn. N. r.. are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Lester of 1S6 West Main street for a few days
 Mrs. George spencer's condition is about the same. She Is Ill at her home on West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Bills amounting to s115ss were read and approved tc the ire com- missloners last night.
 Fire Chief Hayes reported that . new hydrant had been installed on Lexington street, thereby giving pros tection to the large number of pros perty holders of that section.
 Charles F. Jones
 Charles F. Jones, S2 years old, died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. George Weisman, of b5 Tulip street yesterday, following short illness. He had been resident of Northampton, Mass, for many years. The funeral will be held at 2;So o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Weisman. The burial will take place in the Spring Grove cemetery in Florence, Mass, on Monday afternoon.
 Funeral of Miss Bradshaw
 The funeral of Miss Carrie |. Bradshaw was held this afternoon at 1880 o'clock at her home at TIT Prospect street. Services were con- ducted by Rev. William B. West, pastor of the Prospect Methodist church. The burial took place in the West cemetery.
 Legion Open House
 Plans have been completed by seicheprey Post, American Legion. for the holding of open house at Le- zion hall on election night. Returns will be received and in addition, en- tertainment numbers will be pre- sented. During the evening, a buffet luncheon will be served. Scouts at Game Local Boy Scouts attended the Yale- Brown game this afternoon in New Haven as the guests of the Yale | management. Motor cars were fur- nished by local people to transport the scouts to the Elm city. About 300 | scouts saw the game.
 No Word of Missing Man No trace of James W. Lounsbury of Forestville, missing since Wednes- ! day from his home, has been re- 1 ported to the police department. A | diligent search is being made but other than a report of the man, headed toward Plainville on We'd 1esday, nothing has been discovered to allay the anxiety of relatives.
 Charles G. Morris, democratic candidate for governor and John- stone Vance, democratic candidate for congressman from the first con- gressional district, will be the prin- cipal speakers at a big democratic rally to be held in Foresters' hall, Berlin on Monday evening at $ o'clock. The meeting promises to be one of enthusiasm and interest and many from other places in the fifth | senatorial district will attend.
 The other speakers at the rally will include Mrs. Mary Carbo Lard. ner, democratic candidate for rep. resentative, Emil Marzano of Hart ford, Francis Cont of Hartford and Bliss Adele Murray Of Berlin, Whe will preside.
 Bristol Briefs
 A marriage license was issued thii morning to Percy G. Williams of 4 Taylor street, Holyoke, Mass, ant Miss Gertrude A. Begley of 59 Hitch cock street Holyoke, Mass.
 The registrars are completing survey of the voting lists in prepawa ton for the coming election.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

It is expected that she will be of great assistance in the formation of citizenship classes which the Demo- cratic women hope to establish in the late fall. She has also been prominent in the social life of the KehsinEton district, as well as in the civic life. She worked In the inter
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Ford Sedan for hire, drive your self. Days. $500; nights, $500. Roberts Garage, phone 127.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
DEMOCRATS GIRD
 UP THEIR JOINS
Perfect Organization to Carry on
 Campaign Fight
J. s. SENATORIAL CAUCUS
Funeral of Seaman Byam Held This Afternoon--No Trace of James W. Lounsbury--Fire Dept. Board Takes Up Estimates.

Perfection Of an organization 10 conduct a strong fight for the candi- dates on the ticket was announced last night at the meeting of the dem ocratic town committee in the head quarters on Main street. Chairman Joseph r. Dutton presented report of progress to State Central Commit teeman John J. Kennedy of West Hartford, who attended the gather ing. The finances of the campaign are being well taken care of.
 The committee decided upon an other rally, which will take place on November at the Princess the ater, when the windup of the speak ing campaign will take place. The meeting last night showed that the local forces are well organized, de- spite late start.
 Call For Caucus
 Posters announcing a caucus of democrats for the selection of eight delegates to the United States sena- torial convention were set up today under the direction of Chairman Joseph F. Dutton. The gathering will take place on November while the convention will be held on No vember A at o'clock in Music hal in New Haven.
 Much interest is being taken fir the senatorial candidacy as the namt of former Congressman Augustine Lonergan of Hartford has beer mentioned for the office. He is 2 strong candidate as in all of thu congressional elections he received { heavy vote from this city.
 No New Developments
 No new developments have beer reported by the herd inspection de partment in connection with thu case of anthrax discovered at tn farm of Jozef Barcikowski on Farm irgton avenue. Since the animal wa found. MT. Barcikowski transferred his milk business to another dairy man so that the public health migh not be interferred with. Dr. A. w Sutherland, local herd inspector, not alarmed over the situation an' does not believe that any epidemic i | under way. Funeral Of Seaman
 The funera of Bernard B. Byan who died on Monday as the resul of the explosion on the cruise Trenton off the Virginia capes, wa held this afternoon at his home a 70 Lincoln street. Services. whic were private, were conducted b Rev. William B. West, pastor of tn Prospect Methodist church. Buria took place in the West cemetery.
 Consider Fire Dept. Burget Consideration of the fire depart ment expenses for the next year wi be handed by a committee, consist ing of Commissioners Frank W Dutton. John E. Roberts and Fir Chief John H. Hayes, according t q vote of the fire board last nigh The estimate will be presented to tn board, which will later pass tn budget along to the city council, al ter the various items have been ar proved.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Bills to the amount of $500 were voted paid by the selectmen at their meeting yesterday. West street will be cindered from Ames' corner northward to Jude lane, completing a cinder road from the H. D. Smith Co. factory to Jude lane.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
Legion Open House

Plans have been completed by Seicheprey Post, American Legion, for the holding of open house at Le- zion hall on election night. Returns will be received and in addition, en- tertainment numbers will be pre- sented. During the evening, buffet luncheon will be served.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

Edward Churchill, s2, lifelong resident of Southington, died at the Hartford hospital yesterday morn ing. He leaves brother, Henry Churchill of New Haven, and a sis ter, Mrs. Helen Mason of Water bury. Funeral arrangements are in complete.
 Mrs. Mary Cusano, 54, died Thurs day night at her home on Liberty street, leaving her husband and sev- eral children. The funeral was held this morning at St. Thomas church. Burial was in St. Thomas cemetery. The Sons of Italy football team will play the Buffalo team of New Haven at the Sand Hill rounds to- morrow. Several new players have been added to the local lineup in an effort to break into the win column.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-10-25
Scouts at Game

Local Boy Scouts attended the Yale Brown game this afternoon in New Haven as the guests of the Yale management. Motor cars were fur nished by local people to transport the scouts to the Elm city. About 300 scnnts saw inc game.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

sS6 AS S79 1918
New Britain herald., 1924-10-25

The funeral of Miss Carrie l. Bradshaw was held this afternoon at 1880 o'clock at her home at TIT Prospect street. Services were con- ducted by Rev. William B. West. pastor of the Prospect Methodist church. The burial took place in the West cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
pR. FospIcK RESIGNS
Baptist Friend of Mir. Giipa,rie's,
 Won't Become Presbyterian

The Rev. Dr. Harry Fosdick, Bap- tist and a professor in Union Theolo- eical Seminary, New York. who was joint owner with G. Harold Gilpatrie of an island at Juniper Point, Me. and who has been the gues. at the home of Mir. Gilpatric here, is once again in the spotlight in New York city, this time by declining to become a presbyterian and has sent tn his re- signation as special preacher at the First Presbyterian Church, New York city.
 The Presbytery of New York ac- cepted unanimously and without de- bate a report of it's Special Commlte- tee. known as 'the Fosdick Commit tee" submitted by the Chairman, the Rev. Dr. Edgar Witaker Work.
 The report contained a letter from Dr. Work to Dr. Fosdick informing him officially of the action of the Gen eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church taken last May in Grand Rap ids. Mich. which recommended that Dr. Fosdick seek entrance into the Presbyterian ministry; or. if he could not see his way clear to dc this this, to sever his relation with the First Church.
 The report also embodied a reply from Dr. Fosdick to Dr. Work in which Dr. Fosdick declined to become a Presbyterian and set forth his rea- sons for not wishing to be bound to a set creed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
ANOTHER CHURCH LOSES
Abingdon Society, Owning Putnam Bank Stock Gets $40o Assessment

Another instance of where church is faced with the problem of raising money Co meet the 100 per cent assessment levied by the Comptroller of Currency on stock of the wrecked First National Bank of Putnam. became generally known today.
 Situated similarly with the Baptist church of this city, the congregational church of Abing- ton, is an owner of stock in the local bank. The Putnam church possesses five shares and the Ab- ington church four shares.
 The assessment against the Ab- ingfon church, therefore. is ss00.
 At a meeting of the Abingdon church the other evening. the mem hers discussed proposed methods of raising the necessary Sa00 to meet the stock assessment. It was decided to draw up a suhscrip. tion paper and circulate it among the members and friends of the church. Joseph Stoddard. Mrs. Henry Holhrook. Mrs. Fred keene and Mrs. Seymour Peal were nam cd to have charge of the matter.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
LaFOllefte Menace to COuntry
 Cong. Gly,ln Tells Audience
SPEAKING AT REPUBLICAN RALLY HERE LAST NIGHT HE CONDEMNS THIRD PARTY CANDIDATE
 AND HIS POLICIES
Mr. and Mrs Chamberlain Also Discuss National and State
 sues.-Gathering Sings Campaign Songs.

Democratic party, declaring that he believed Davis would run a poor third in the presidential race.
 He concluded his talk by telling the audience that they must continue to keep America the land of opportunity as it has always been to foreigners, by voting the straight Republican ticket.
 Miss Larned Presides
 The meeting opened at o'clock. with Miss Clara Larned, president of the Putnam Coolidge club pre-. siding. After the singing of campaign songs written by Miss Anna Levitt of Putnam, the chairman said a few words, urging everyone to go to the polls and vote on November 1
 Mrs. Albert Chamberlain of Meri- den was the first speaker Mrs. Chamberlain is a prominent Republi- can worker in her home city. Her principal points were the record of prosperity and happiness in the coun- try during all Republican administra- tions. and the fact that even an avowedly Democratic paper, The Bos- ton Post, has declared that 1t would support Coolidge in the campaign.
 She declared that LaFollette had helped the Republican party by mak- ing the people aware of the danger if he should happen to be elected. and thereby inducing them to vote Re- publican. Mrs. Chamberlain called the Dawes plan and the battleship dis armament the two great peace works of the l921-25 administration.
 Mr. Chamberlain Speaks
 Mr. Chamberlain, who is clerk of the city court of Meriden. was intro duosd and spoke for few minutes. Henry Dhyhurst. prosecuting attorney of the Meriden court, was also In the gathering and was prevailed upon to talk a moment.
 Some rather personal remarks regarding the other speakers and the chairman of the meeting made Mr. Dryhurst's discourse very appealing to his audience. State Senator Eu- gene P. Golden of Meriden was an- other two minute speaker. Mrs. Edward | Pooley of Meriden, state central committee member from the 18th district, was also present but did not speak
 The high school orchestra accom- panied during the singing and also gave concert numbers. The orchestra is now under the direction of Samuel pfeh
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
HONOR ATTORNEY MIRoN
Is Rendered. Surprise Birthday Party
 at His Home

Attorney Irving H. Miron was giv- en a surprise birthday party at his home at s5 Florence street last eve ming in honor of his twenty-ninth birthday. 4 birthday dinner was served by Mrs. Miron. Mir. Miron re- eelyed S25.0O in gold and numerous other gifts.
 Those present were: Mir. and Mrs. Frank L. Horne and family, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Horne and family, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Perry and family, Mir. and Mrs. Albert Despart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Kane and Winifred J. Lindsay, all of Milibury, Mass. MT. and Mrs. Arthur Rondeau and family of Worcester. Mir. and Mrs. Charles F.. Miron and daughter Shirley of Che paehet. R. l.. and Mrs. Charles Miron fo Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
SS.0O0 TOWN FUND
 IN BONDS MISSING
Proceeds of Sale By Town of Gardner Property, MiSap-
 propriated
Left at Bank For Ssfekcepinx-Gil-
 patrie Removed s, Exeeutor

l. became known today that through the activities of C. Harold Gilpatric. as cashier of the First Ma tionai Bank. Ss.00o worth of Liberty Bonds representing the Mary Gard ner Library Memorial Fund. the in- terest of which was to have been us ed for the benefit of the Putnam Public Library, have disappeared. The fund, created through the sale of the Gardner property on South Main street, now owned by the Arcanum club. was invested in Liberty Bonds and the bonds left at the bank for safe keeping. These MT Gilpatric appropriated. The balance of the fund. S700. is intact, it is stated.
 Have Receipts For Bond,
 Those responsible for the fund have receipts for the bonds. given in the name of the bank. when the pa pers were left there for safe keep ing. The bank. therefore, Is declar- ed to be liable for their. recovery or replacement for their value.
 The fund, therefore, will be treated like any other deposit in the final winding up of the affairs of the bank. If the bank paws 100 on the dollar. then the whole sum of the fund will be received. If % or so cents on the dollar is paid. then the fund will shrink that much.
 Removed as Exeeutor
 IL also became known this week that NIT. Gilpatric has been removed hv the Putnam Probate Court, as executor of the estate of the late Mary Gardner. whose property is said to have been valued at close to Sloo,- 0O0 The court appointed Co succeed Mir. Gilpatric. the sole heir at law to the estate. Miss Fannie Barber of Ellington. Miss Barber qualified as exeeutrix of the estate, has filed bond. and through her attorney. John r. Carpenter, has started the difficult task of untangling the affairs of the estate.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
GRANTS TWO DIyoRcEs
Mrs. P.wlue of Meehanicsville Freed From Her Incorporate Husband

A. this mornings session of the Superior court Judge William M. Maltbie granted two uncontested di- vorces. Women were the plaintiffs in both actions.
 In the first Mrs. Isabella s. Paw lue of Mechanicsville was granted a decree from Herkulan Pawluc on the ground of intemperanee.
 In the second case Mrs. Georgianna Blais of Plainfeld testified that her husband, Eugene Blais, left her ten years ago and she had not seen or heard of him since. The decree was granted on the ground of desertion.
 At Thursday mornings court ses- sion the case of Maurice Foster, a Moosup fruit dealer vs, Irving w. Foote of Preston. a potato grower. was heard. This ease is one involving potato business transactions between the two. The court decision was re- served
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
MISS ELLIOTT TO MARRY
Daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Dexter
 Elliott a November Bride

Mir. and Mrs. Dexter Elliott of Thompson announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Frances Elliott, to Malcolm Ken meth Douglas, son of Mir. and Mrs. Franklin Douglas of Castine, Maine Miss Elliott is a graduate of Westover School. Mir. Douglas was graduated from Yale with the class of 1924 and is a mem Der of the St. Anthony and Yale clubs. During the war, he served for two years overseas with the 2nd division, U. s. Marines, and was twice awarded the Croix de Guerre. The wedding will take place the latter part of November and will be followed by small reception for relatives and inti- mate friends.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
ELECT |. K. MeNALLY

Iseah K. McNally of Putnam, has been elected president of the s. N. F. T. Co. employees association for this district. Putnam plant employees who have been nominated to repre- sent this division iB the association follow: Traffic department. Miss Mary Merriam, Miss Alice Joy and Miss Jes- sic Macdonald; commercial depart ment. Miss Fife Danielson and Fred kingsbury; plant department, Howard Cole; refreshment committee, Miss Helent Gibney; entertainment com mittee. Miss Jessie Macdonald.