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New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
English stn At It

Loudon-In America tho football season closed more than month ago. But here the game is still at its height. Association and Rugby foot bail. golf and racing are going on every day. The Englishmsn is never at loss for sports of some kind.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
IS FINED S5 FOR
 PASSING TROLLEY Edwin Girard Of Hartford As sessed Heavily by Judge Griswold FALSE TESTIMONY ALLEGED
Lineup of Old Sports Team Is Learn cd--Torestcrs' social Committee Meeting Tomorrow Out Items Of Interest.

Edwin Girard Of Chapel street, Hartford, was fined $50 and costs in the Berlin town court by Judge charge of reckless driving. having passed . standing trolley car in Ber- in on January s.
 The judge explained that he was lining the man heavily because he testified falsely on the stand when he was being questioned by the prosecu- tor. lie stated that he did not pass the car. but stopped before he reach cd it. X man who was with him at the time of the accident was pres ent last night and also swore that the car driven by Girard stopped before it reached the trolley.
 There were several witnesses for the state who testified that Girard did not stop. They said that several people were alighting from the car. as if stopped 10 discharge passengers on Perrin street and that these people had to step lively in order to avoid being run down.
 Judge Griswold has. for long time, been conducting a campaign against automobile drivers who go against the dictates of the law. They are dealt with harshly if they are found giulty at their trials. The campaign is directed mostly against reckless drivers, speed demons and those who drive while they are under the influence Of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
CaMII.IIsRI--pI.RRY

Mr. and Mrs. r.. \. Perry O 147 Isc8ier street announce the marriage of their daughter Edna. 70 Arthur Camili,Ii Of 2s4 Albany avenue. Hart ford. They are now on a wedding trip t9 New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
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Episcopal Church Notes

The Momans s Auxiliary Of the Epis- copal church of Our Saviour is hold ing q home made cruller sale all day today anu orders will be delivered to any part of the. town.
 The recently elected officers of the Knights of Washington will be in stalled with appropriate ceremonies at meeting this evening. A social ana entertainment will be held fol- lowing the session. The meeting will commence at o'clock and will be open 10 members of the order only. New Britain comrades are welcome.
 Mon,an's Federation
 The oman's Federation of tho Congregations! church will serve q church supper in the church parlors tomorrow evening at 6:15 o'clock at which the officers and chairmen of committees and their husbands will po the special guests. The public is in- yitcd.
 Bremen to lat
 The members of PlainNille Hose Co. No. l are planning to hold a gct-to, gether supper in the fremen's rooms in the Town hall Thursday, February [. All members will be present and Foreman Michael Sullivan will give one Of his interesting talks on spe- c;al topics Of current events.
 PiainyiIlc Briefs
 The w. II. X F. NJ. society Of the Advent Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. r. Coombs on Black Rock avenue. New Britain, to- morrow afternoon at o'clock.
 The We-uns club will hold a food sale Saturday. January sG in tho new service station in the center. The sale will start at o'clock.
 To Address Meeting.
 Sequassen lodge. No. A, I. 0. 0. F.. will hold Il regular meeting in t;Ie lodge rooms Thursda. evening when a large number of important matters will como up for action. Following the business meeting. Rev. Charles s. Wyckoff, pastor of the congrc ga- tional church. will address the mem- bers Of the lodgc.
 Takes Position Here.
 James C. corbley os New Britain has taken the position Of assistant in A. j. Bordeau's harbershop, succeed ing John Valentine who has starteu in business for himself in Southing- ton. MT. Corblcy is ono of the best known barbers in the state.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
SOUTHINGION NEWS

At the installation ceremonies Of ! Volunteer circle. Companions Of tn, crest, held in Red Mems hall last evening tho following newly elected officers were installed: Marshal. Mrs. Maynard; chief commander, Mrs. Nell lie Gill; sub-chief. Mrs. Asn,e Dom. hue; recording secretary, Mrs. Kate Sanders; financial secretary. Andrew | Rim; treasurer Frank Booth; right l guide. Miss Gertrude Foley; left guide. Mrs. James Duncan; inside guide. Mrs. Thomas Murphy: outsidr guide, Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin; trDs- tees. Mrs. William Nagle: Miss AugtIs- Ga Corbett and Miss Anna OBrien. Mrs. Erbe and Mrs. Andrew Cory. retiring officers, who retired after serving II years, were presented with handsome necklaces. The prcsenta- ton was made by Deputy Mrs. Nolan.
 The case Of Joseph pulumbo of Liberty strct. charged with assault on Joecph Aritablc of Liberty street. was heard in the town court this morn. ing.
 David Mongiilo and Louis MiIanesio. local nimrods. returned noin a fish- ing trip at Indian Lake. with a catch Of 70 pickercl. some Of which weighed over two pounds.
 Mrs. Emily Moore. aged 6S years. of Prospect street died at her home. She has been a resident of this town practically all hcr life and was prominent member Of the Piantsvilic Congregational church.
 She is survived by niece. Miss Ada Roberts. Of Plain,iiie. and two grand ninces. Mrs. Ii. C. Spcdekor and Miss Barbara Roberts Of Philadelphia.
 The funeral was held from her home this afternon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. Mac n. Wallace. pastor Of the Plantsville Congregational church. will officiste at the services. Burial will be in Quinipiac cemetery.
 At meeting Of the 20 HommOs Et cheveaux held in tho American Lc- zion rooms plans were completed for the promenade to be hels in Hart ford. < new wrecking crew for de- gree work was organized and prepsra- tions made for tho initiation or 2 large class Of candidates.
 The meeting of the Plautstillc Con- gregational church will be held to- morrow evening at 1880 o'clock. | supper will bc served at s:sO o'clock.
 < special meeting of St. Rits's Cir tie. Daughters Of Isabella. will be hold in the community homo tOmoF- row evening.
 There will be TO session Of sr in the high school tomorrow because Of teachers visiting day.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Conditions Unchanged.

The condition q Fred Callcn. Sr.. O. East street, remains unchanged ac- cording 10 statements by members ot his family made this morning. He is suffering from lobar pneumonia and d trained nurse Is constantly .n attend ance. Grave fears are entertained t-.. v, .,..1.-o.t.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
JOSEPH [. REGAN SUES TRUMBULL co. Former General Superintendent
 Claims Additional Bonus is Due
 HOSE REEL OUT-AND DOWN
Fortsters Install Onicers-Fred Cal lens Condition Uncbanged-Tr1Im- bull Bowling Notes Episcopal Church Notcs-Briefs

Judge Newell Jennings in the su- perior court in Hartford yesterday commenced the bearings on q suit of Joseph c. Rcgan, formerly general superintendent of the Trumbull Elcc- tric Mfg. Co. of Plainville, against the concern for ,006 which he claims is due him as bonuses and interest from the company.
 Rcgan claims that on March a6, l3lI. he entered the employ of the Trumbull concern as general supcrin- tendent under q contract which stipu- lated that he was to receive s5,00O a year and a stipulated bonus. On February 15, 1920, he claims he was gwen 90 days notice that his services would no longer be required and he was paid salary due him in cash and also s50,000 bonus in cash. He claims that the total amount of bonus that was due him was sS5,000 and asks tor the additional s35,00O with in. terest which brings his claim up 10 s41,000. The Trumbull Co. denies that the money is due him.
 ]. A. Walsh Of New Haven repre- st IA's-dh anu MI Aidll, 'OOptI. Hungerford & Camp represent the Trumbull Co.
 Department Answers Alarm
 Plainville Hose Co. No. 1 was called out yesterday afternoon about i:5O o'clock to a grass fire which had started in | vacant lot on New Brit ain avenue just across the railroad tracks from the plant Of the Stand ard Steel and Bearings, Inc. The members of tho company were in- formed that it was the plant Of the bearing concern which was afire and Chief Edward P. Prior ordered the hand drawn hose cart out with ad- 1itional hose.
 The vehicle which is Of the an- cient type with rolls of hose on it and two nigh wecls was hitchcd to the rear of a small plumbing truck and went sailing down. East Main street in the general direction Of the fac tory. When the turn from East Main street into Pine street was reached. ono Of the big wheels on the cart be- came caught in the trolley tracks and with a snap. the wheel went 10 pieces, disabling the vehicle. 1t was later lowed into quarters to undergo re- puirs if such arc possible.
 The hook and ladder was the first to answer tho alarm and the appar',. tus was on tho scene in less time than it takes to tell. The fronon quickly reduced the flames from the brush and weeds which were being merrily famed by tn. strong wing, and no damage was caused by t'e fire.
 Torcstcrs Install ofi,crs
 Court General l.awton. No. 13j. Forcsters of America, installed the newly elected officers at meeting held in tho Legion rooms on Whit. ing street last evening. The installa- ton was carried out by Grand Dcput. Cook Of Bristol. A number of new members were voted on and admit ted at last nights session.
 \ campaign for new members was started last night and members will make an effort to swell the ranks dur ing the near future. \ degree team which has been formed in Bristol will take charge of future limitations with | full ceremonies.
 Following the business session. a social was held during which the /, mc mbers enjoyed smokes on the ! court
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
T,1,n,nIli I,ouIine NOtcs.

The Temco bowling league held the weekly session last evening on ihc Ideal alleys with the following .ndi- ,idua1 and tcthi scores:
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Claim O,cITuIeI

Commissioner r. M. Williams. cat- ing for Commissioner George E. Chandler. has overruled the. claim of Mrs. Julia r. Marine Of Berlin who claimed compensation because of tu- berculosis which developed, she said. while she was operating foot press in the factory of George Prentice Mfg. Co. of Knsington.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Legion Affairs Promising

Affairs are brighter in Bottom lSasica post Of the American Legion. Several applications have come in and the post has secured state aid for the families Of some kensineton and Berlin scrvicemcn who have been out Of work. Commander Gian- notta expects 10 call meeting in a short time and feels confident that there will be large representation rrpsput
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Community Card Party

The Worthington Community Gen. ter association has annSunced card
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
WHl IDi11ls. t'UIjce,.,

Needs Of Yale-iu-China and line progress of that institution of earning 10 daie. will be discIss-d at the meet ing Of the local Iaie club tonight .lt the Congregatioaai parish house by George W. Judson. field secretary s0r the Chinese department or The New Haven university. The scholarship committee 5f The club ain also repori tonight oa york D aand.
 Ia,Iit.ss auxItiarx .u .taliatf.sn
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

InstaIatisn 0f officers or the lsa- dies Auxiliary. \. c. H.. will take place at the meeting On Thursday night in Red Mun's hall The degree aeremonials RiII b, followed by 9 ao- nation supper and a1 ,n- e7fain-1eut.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

"H efnents of flis tracts of the
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Foestcrs' Committee Meeting

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 A meeting or the social committee Of Court Mattabessett, lforesters Of America, will be held tomorrow eve- ming at o'clock at the home Of William ]. Pagan of llotchkiss street, konsington. It is now known just what will be acted upon at this meet ing. but the committee expects 10 arrange several Of the winters social events and expects to get several others well on their way 10 compile finn
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
WIT li-if SIefi,I.1.

Trstrici Deputy Grand ExaitrI I:u1- tr Thomas <. Tracy Uf taIs cty -g5u ray his oH-c.gr sisit to Mcriden i95g. o. EIks OH Thurslay night. He will be acr5a nanis8 hy officers and Iarz. BAteEat5on from the local f14cs
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

David Mongiilo and Louis Alilanesio local nimrods. returned fion a fsh- ing trip at Indian Lake. with a catch Of 70 pickerel. some Of which weighed over two pounds.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

party which will be held Friday eve- ming of this week at s o'clock in the community house on Berlin stree,. Tables for bridge, whist, five hundred and nah jong will be arranged.
 Following the card playing refresh- ments will be served and dancing will follow, The committee in charge is Mrs. $. Chase Coale, chairman, Mrs. Charles Pratt. Miss Alice Huston and Mrs. Pardon C. Hickey.
 The proceeds from this affair will be spent for n furnace which ha, recently been installed in the com munity house..
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Vital Statistics Announced

Grand concert by metropolitan ar- lists. John Finnogan, tenor; Gsela Amati, soprano. and Emily Harford Avery, pianist. on Friday night. at high school ,heaier, under auspices Of palos council, K. Of C.. for benefit Of the hJilding fund of st. Joseph's church. h.=-adNt.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

The case Of Joseph pulumbo of Liberty strct. charged with assault on Joscph Avitablc of Liberty street. was heard in the town court this morn- ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
7. M C. 4. News

Beginning this week, all classes and clubs will meet one hour ahead of the winter schedule, to conform to the time observed by schools, stores and factories. The cafeteria will also serve meals on the new schedule.
 The swimming pool and gymnasium classes resume their classes on Tues day, the health class meeting at G:S0. The swimming classes on Wednesday and Friday evenings from to and on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 1880.
 The Silver Bay club will have a Camp Fire Supper at the association Wednesday evening at o'clock. Last years Silver Bay delegates are in charge, Miss Esther Westman, Mrs. McAvay, Mrs. Lillian Hopkins and Miss Dorothy Thompson.
 The regular meeting of the Busi- ness Girls club falls on Thursday evening, supper being served at 6, followed by nah jong. Miss Leu pold is in charge.
 The remainder of the schedule is as follows: !.
 Dressmaking, Monday evening from to S.
 High school class, Monday at 6:l5. High school class, Wednesday at 6:15.
 Millinery class Thursday at 6:3O.-
 High school class, Friday at 6:l5.
 In the swimming pool, juniors Will
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

lamps. The author shows how new house should be wired to obtain the best results and how the ligAling may be varied to suit the scheme of dec oration as well as to perform its utili- tarian functions. PRINCIPLES OF ELECTROpLAT-
 ING AND ELECTROFORMING.
 by William Blum and G. E.
 Hogaboom.
  PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING RADIO
 COMMUNICATIONS, a War De-
 partnent Bulletin. PRACTICAL HOUSE. WAGON AND
 AUTOMOBILE PAINTER, by W.
 F. White. sAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF
 COAL, COKE AND BY-PRO-
 DUCTS. by the Carnegie Steel Company. SCIENCE OF SWIMMING, by Frank
 J. Sullivan. SMALL HOUSES. by Gilbert Murtagh Treats of the subject of home own ership fully and concisely, meeting the need of the average individual for in formation about the details of houses furnishings, grounds and garages. STEAM SUPERHEATERs, by the
 Babcock & Wilcox Company. SWIMMING FOR WOMEN, by l..
 de B. Handley. TECHNICAL WRITING. by T. A.
 Rickard.
 VEGETABLE PROTEINs, by Thomas
 B. Osborne. CALLAHANS AND THE MURPHYS,
 by Kathleen Norris. \ I, THE KING, by Wayland w. Will
 Hams.
 If you like the fun and the disil- lusions of college life; if you would understand the yearnings and defeats lof the young heart; if you want a yarn that will leap ahead into one vivid episode out of another, read I, the King"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
VALLEY OF HEADSTRONG MEN, by Joseph $. Fletcher.

WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN? a detective story by Harrington HeXt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

street, and Marie and Frances Barn hardt, sisters, of 671 Broad street.
 The children were several hun cred feet off Pleasant Beach shore when the boat was swamped by waves from passing tug. The Nordaby girl clung to the boat while the others swan to the shore. Water swells are believed to have broken her grip on the boat.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
DROWNS AT BRIDGEPORT
13 Year Old Child Loses Life and
 several Others Have Narrow Es-
 cape as Boat OyeItmins.

Bridgeport. April 2S,--Grace Nor jaby, IS, of 75O Broad street. was drowned in Bridgeport harbor yes terday afternoon and four other chill dren ranging in ages from 13 to 15 years had narrow escape from death when a rowboat they were sailing capsized.
 - The four children, who except for suffering from shock and exposure, are none the worse for their eXper- fence, arc: William Nolan, S42 War reh street; George Condon, S70 Broad
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
TRADE SCHOOL MINISTRIES. Will Open Fair to be Held by Phcnix
 Lodge This Week.

The State Trade school minstrel troupe of 60 persons will be the at- traction at the opening of Phenix lodge, l. 0. o. F.. fair which will be held in l. o. o. F., hall on May l, ? and 3.
 The second evenings entertainment will be furnished by the Clement en- tertaiament bureau. and the closing night will be featured by the Milo Sextette, and also readings by MISS Signe Peterson
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
WANT ORDINANCE SUSPENDED

A movement has been started to have the common council suspend the ordinance fixing S5 years as the maAl-
 mum for the appointment of men to the regular fire department. If the
 council acts favorably, Joseph Ryan, for the past year substitute. but who is now two months over the maximum age, will be named to fill one of the
 existing vacancies. Heads of the fire
 department and the commissioners are pleased with Ryan's work as fireman and are holding up appoint ments pending action by the council.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
More Indians Yearly

Washngton-The number of h. dians in America is steadily increas- ing, the annual report of the commits sioner of Indian affairs reveals. Since 1913 the Indian population has in creased more than 1S,00O," he report says, until now they number S44'- 303."
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

plunge on Tuesday from to 5 and on Saturday morning from to II. Seniors may plunge on Tuesday evenings from to and Thursday evening from to s. Also Wednes- day and Friday afternoons from to
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Highly civilized Greeks and Ro- mans with land under cultivation were conquered more by malaria than by decadence and barbarians, accord ing to some historians.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

Taxicabs have their origin in China about 600 years ago. when na- tives carried passengers in vehicle and dropped a pebble in a receptable to measure off every mile that was travelled.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-28

LIGHTS ALONG THE HEDGES, by
 Elizabeth Payne.
 An absorbing love story that com pines mystery, action and adventure. MURDER OF MONSIEUR FUALDEs, by Armand Praviel.
 A detective story based. upon one Of the most absorbing mysteries in history.
 PRUDENCE's DAUGHTER, by Ethel
 Hueston. STIFFS, by Melbourne Garahan.
 The autobiography of man whc has been a tramp for many years. THERE IS A TIDE. by J. C., snaith.
 A human and numerous novel in which woman who leaves her home in Iowa to seek her home in London finds tide which Heads on to for tune"
 VALLEY OF HEADSTRONG MEN, by Joseph s. Fletcher.
  WHITE SHIP, by Aiuo kallas.
 A volume of short stories based on the history of Esthonia and springing from the authors sympathy with a peasantry subjected and oppressed for centuries. For lucidity, insight and beauty of feeling they invite com- parison with some Of Turgenev's sketches. WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN? a detective story by Harrington
 HeXt.
 THE WRATH TO COME, by F. Phil lips Oppenheim. Deals with world politics in 1850 and presents a prophetic picture of impending danger to America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-07-08
CORD0vA P. NJ.
UNDER ARREST;
EMBEzzLEMENT

SEATTLE, July S.-Post Office
Inspector p. L. Neill, stationed here,
reported today he has received word
from Postal Inspectors in Alaska to
investigate the robbery of the safe
at Cordova, that they had arrested
Charles H. Scheffler, Postmaster, on
charge of embezzling $4,000.
Charles Scheffler is well known
in Juneau among those here prior
to and during 1912. He worked on
the old Record Miner when Gloomy
Gus" O'Brien was publisher and then
went to Skagway and later to Cor
dova and was employed on the
newspapers there. SchefflerFflas been
postmaster at Cordova for the past
six or eight years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-07-08
Dislocated Heart
Is Fixed Up
0. X. by Doctors

PHILADELPHIA, July S-fIer heart
pushed nearly over to the right side
and her left lung erumpled below the
shoulder, Miss Hazel Richardson
twenty-six, of Washington. went tc
the Philadelphia General Hospital
three months ago to die.
Recently Miss Richardson walked
out of the hospital with heart and
lung in their normal positions. II
she will not exert herself she may
live for many years, physicians say.
Air escaping through a puncture
in the left lung filled the area about
the heart. 1t pushed the cardiac
organ down and toward the right
side, until it finally attained posi-
tion behind the eighth rib. Water
also pressed against her heart.
Both water and air were drawn
off through a small tube inserted
through the left side The pressure
relieved, the heart returned to its
normal position, and the lung with
the puncture blocked, slowly expand.
ed. Through the lungs deflation
the hole in the pulmonary organ
probably was permitted to heal by
natures process, it is believed.
The lung. however has not fully
expanded The healed puncture must
not be subjected to excessive pres
sure. For that reason Miss Richard
son must restrain herself from such
exertion which would bring too much
strain on the lung.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-07-08
Death Comes to Youngest
Son of President as Re
suit OF Blood Poisoning.
FATHER AND MOTHER
AT BEDSIDE TO LAST
Funeral Arrangements Are
Tentatively Made Short
Service in Washington.

WASHINGTON, July 8. - Calvin
Coolidge Jr.. son of President Cool
idge, died last night at 10:30 O'Clock
at the Walter Reed Hospital of blood
poisoning.
The end came after the boy had
battled five days with utmost bravery
against a disease racked body. pain
which sapped his reserve strength
of his frail condition.
President Coolidge and Mrs Cool
idge. who had maintained a constant
vigil at the hospital. were at the
boys beside through his peril and
comforting their son to the last.
The President and his wife bore
up braveIy and soon after the death
went to the White House where the
elder brother. John aged II, was
awaiting them.
Calvin Coolidge Jr.. was born on
April 13. 1908. He was to have fin
ished his course at Mercerburg, Pa,
college next year and then was to
have attended Amhurst College, his
fathers alma mater.
Calvin Coolidge Jr. is the first
son of a President to die while
the father was in office sipce Ted
Lincoln died in the arms of his ia
ther near the close of the Civil
War.
Third White House Death
The death marks the third success
sive administration in which the fam
lily occupying the White House has
been visited by the Death Angel
Mrs Wilson. first wife of Woodrow
Wilson, died while he was in the
White House. and later Wilson suf
fered breakdown and was left an
invalid as the result of his services
to his country.
President Warren G. Harding died
while in the White House and prev
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