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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

Pekin, Jan. 10 (By A. P.)-Prof.
Bernhard Hoff. an American mis-
sionary. died today ina hospital at
Siangyangfu, Hupec province, from
wounds inflicted about two weeks
ago by bandits who also shot down
his wife and kidnapped Mrs. Julina
Kilen, a co-worker. of Mortified.
Mimi, when they raided the mission
at Tsao Yang.
Mrs. Hoff is expected to recover.
Mrs. Kilen still is missing.
General WI Pei Flu. leader of the
Chinese military party and common
der of the northern provinces today
offered n reward of $4,000 for the
rescue of Mrs. Kilen.
Mrs. Kilen is reported to have been
seen few days ago, apparently we'll
in Juchow, Honan province.
Professor Hoff and his wife were
missionaries of the Swedish branch
of the Lutheran church in the United
States.
After the mission was invaded the
three missionaries were warned
against trying to escape. The Hoffs,
however. not knowing the Chinese di-
alect. which the bandits spoke. at
tempted to run away and both were
shot down. But Mrs. Kilen, a vete-
ran missionary who understands the
bandits tongue. overheard them plan
to take Mrs. Hoff with them. Mrs
kile! promptly sacrificed herself.
persuading the brigands to take her
instead of the wounded woman.
II will go in her place." she told
them. She would die on your
hands"
Thus Professor and Mrs. Hoff were
left behind and Mrs. Kilen was car
ried away. Professor Hoff was shot
through the lungs. His wifes wound
is in the shoulder. Husband and
wife were removed to a hospital in
the nearby town of Siangfungyu.
The bandits We're traced to the Ho-
nan province but there the trail ap-
parently was lost. Officers of the
American legation at Picking have
been in Honan province urging Chi
nese officials to take more drastic
steps against the bandits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Henry X. White, Well
Known Educator,
Dies in Peekskill, N. Y.

Newcastle. Maine. Jan. 13-Henry
X White. one Of the best known edu-
Gators in Maine. died Saturday at
Peekskill, n. Y, 1t was learned here
today.
Mr.. White was graduated from
Bowdoin in 1873. In 1922 his Alma
Mater conferred upon him an IL p.
degree. From 1884 to 1892 he was
principal Of Lincoln Academy. He
then became headmaster Of the Ban
gor high school until 1908 when he
returned TO take charge of Lincoln
Academy. from which position he re-
signed in 1912. His daughter. Flor
ence White, is professor at vassar
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Coolidges Pay
Visit to COlOred
Colony, Washington

Washington, Jan. 13.--Negro resi-
deats of the northwest section of
Washington got the thrill that comes
only once in a lifetime today. when
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Coolidge went
calling in their midst. The call was
made on Arthur Brooks, negro valet
10 Presidents since the Taft admin
issraton. who has been confined to
ms home for several weeks b. Ill
ness.
Stepping into his automobile aft
er attending church services. Mr..
coolidge asked to be driven to
brooks home. Great excitement
prevailed in the vicinity of Brooks
nome when big car bearing the
white house coat of arms drew up at
one Of the modest red brick homes
These and the word. was flashed up
and down the block that the Prest-
uent and his wife were visiting one
VI their number.
- AIR, and Mrs Coolidge spent about
10 minutes with Brooks, expressing
their hopes for his recovery. ana
receiving his thanks for the flowers
which have been sent him from the
white house Conservatives during
his illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14

especial TO kennebec JOurnaD
Whitefield. Me-. Jan. 13-Cyrus r.
Carleton today celebrated the Tooth
anniversary of his birth and his
townspcople helped him do so in a
most fitting manner. Shortly before
noon at Union Hall in Whitefeld
they commenced to gather and at
1880 when dinner was served there
were 60 present to wish him well.
Blessing was asked by Charles
Bailey. n neighbor and life long
friend of Mr.. Carleton. after which
the guests partool; of bountful
chicken dinner of which the ladies
CT WMtedeld are famous. Four
beautiful birthday cakes were pres
ented Mr.. Carleton by his friends and
neighbors.
Tho first was from Master Lloyd
Marigold. the design being very clev-
erly worked out fin n 8 pointed star
with the numerals 1S24-1924 within.
Mrs. Frank Morse. Mrs. Loretta
peaslee and Katherine Morse pies
ented the others which were very
beautiful in design and culinary art.
men of select men of Whitefield. and
DIR. Card of Alma made short speech
es concentrating Mr.. Carleton. After
the dinner was over Mr.. Carleton
gave q short history about his fam
lily and himself. He said that he
was born in house next to where
he now lives and which is occupied
and in very good state of repair.
He received n personal letter from
Governor Baxter and was the recip-
lent OF various gifts of money and
other articles. He was literally
showered with postcards and greet
ingE from friends In Whitefield and
the surrounding towns. II of which
he very much appreciated.
At intervals old time hymns were
sung by those present. Upon the
parting at about 3 o'clock all those
present registered in a book which
was presented Mr.. Carleton with
their well wishes.
Those present from out Of town
included DR.. Card of Alma, Charles
an, Albion Peaslee. also of Alma,
Gilbert Carey of Pittston.
Mr.. Carleton not only can talk in
terestingl~ of bygone events, but he
Is well posted on the current events.
Although active. both mentally and
physically. he has no. done any hard
work for the last few years. He was
a ship carpenter and in his early
days worked from daybreak till sun
set. In those times. he says, he re-
ceived IS cents day. and consid-
cred Il a good wage. Gradually the
wages Increased until he was rcceiv-
ing SO u day. Among the many
places where he worked were Rock
land. Sheepscot. Alma and Randolph.
A temperate life is the reason he
gives in attaining the century mark.
He is a firm believer in PRAYER ana
embraces the Methodist faith. He
has been n life long Democrat and
takes a lively interest in the fortunes
of the partys He has voted at every
presidential election since the time
of Polk. =,
He was born In this town. Jan. 49,
1894. and for the last IS years has
lived in the house he built for him.
self. He married Maria Bailey OF
this town in 1S4S. she ded lsoe'
Three of the four children or TINS
union are living.
His only son settled in California
MANY wears ago. Mrs. Lila Gouu.
his Youngest daughter. lives near
him. and visits him nearly every DAY.
AZ present he is being cared for 10y
Afr and Mrs. Frank I. Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
WOMAN BURNED TO
DEATH IN KITCHEN

Great harrington. Mass, Jan; Is
Mrs Mary Seeley. aged Is, was oufn-
ed TO death here today at the home OF
her son, Fred T. Seeley. she at
tempted to start the kitchen stove
while her son was out. ana he'
clothes caught fire. Neighoors' az
tracted by the smoke. entered .Ie
so,ous IN the floor. She lived only a
seyy minutes after the accident.
Mrs. Seeley was a native of Rhode
island. She Cad three sons. resi-
dents OF New York. and a daughter
who lives in Somerville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Reach Compromise
With Hub Transfers

Boston. Jan. 13-The strike order
ed recently by the Boston Truck Dri-
vers' Union and postponed by request
of the state board of cancellation and
arbitration was averted today when
1900 members Of the union voted to
accept compromise proposition car
rying with ii a fiat Increase of 81 a
week and an investigation of working
hours. The offer was worked out by
the state arbitration board in confer
ences with representatives of the
Employers Association and the
union.
Reduction Of the working hours
from S. to 40 a week has been de-
manded. BY the agreement, data on
the working hours will be compiled
in the year for possible revision Of
the working schedule In 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Wooden Mill Burns
With Loss $4,000

Kingston. Mass. Jan. 13.-Fire of
undiscovered origin late today de-
stroyed the Kingston Mills. a subsid-
iary of the American Wooden Co. caus-
ing an estimated loss of $4,000. The
mills. constructed two years ago. nor
mally employed about 40 persons. Fred
Hanson of Lowell is listed at presi-
dent and principal stakeholder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Valuable Dogs Die
In Hudson. n. HI, Fire

hudson. n. H.. Jan. 13-The resi-
Sence. garage and kennels of DR..
harold NJ. Lewis. veterinary surgeon.
, Nere totally destroyed by fire early
~ s morning with an estimated loss
A. 10000. Dr. Lewis rescued hve
ss but six were burned to death
h ,aciuding Lead. a coon hunter. owned
Luther l.. Roby of Nashua. n. II.
sSs DAG mad a record of Is coons caught
sutihg the last hunting season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Find Body of Man
Drowned in Brook

Great harrington. Mass. Jams Ia
The body of Frank M. Daley. who has
been missing since last Thursday. was
found today in a brook a few miles
from this town. Trying to take a
short cut across an old dam Thursday
night, he fell into the so-foot pool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
STORM HEADED
FOR NEW ENGLAND

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s-The weatner
bureau issued the following storm
warning today:
.Adyisory northeast storm warning
go p. M. Delaware Breakwatef 10
Boston. Disturbances developing on
the south Atlantic coast VIII move
rapidly northeastward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Two AutOists Killed
In Race to Beat Train

Hornell, n. Y. Jan. 13.-Alfred J.
Stubs of Auburn and Cole l. Sis
son of Almond were instantly killed
today when an automobile driven by
Stubs was struck by an Erie pas
senger train two miles east of Wells
vile. Witnesses said that Stubs
was trying to beat the train to the
crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England Cloudy,
probably snow flurries Monday;
Tuesday fair. somewhat colder.
South New England and Eastern
New York: Cloudy and somewhat
colder Monday; Tuesday fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
FAMILY OF SIX
DIE IN CRASH
AT CROSSING
GOVERNOR OUT FOR
CONTINUED DRIVE
ON RUM TRAFFIC
Not in Gubernatorial Race. De-
clares Campaign Will Not
Halt Enforcement Plans

Appreciates Spirit Which Actuatcs
Those Urging Him to Again Seek
Governor Berth-Says Political
Advanc cement Weighs Small
against Liquor Problem Now Fac
ing State-Sccs Need OF Citizens
Forgetting Personal Ambition In
Present Grapple with Wet Forces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
EXPERTS READY TO
BEGIN PROBE GERMAN
MONEY QUESTION
Optimistic Feeling Over Re
parations as Committee
Assemblies in Paris

Sec End OF Delay and Middle and
Hope of Concilia; on and Conces-
sion-Nuch Significance Attached
to Unofficial Participation L. s. in
Deliberations-Gen. Dawes, One of
American Representations, to Re-
ply TO BartEou's Welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
FIND BODY AGED
WOMAN WITH HEAD,
ARMS, LEGS SEVERED
In Abandoned Cistern Near
Bluffton, Ohio Home;
Husband is Held

Mrs. Katherine Mohler, 20, Missing
for Several Weeks - Searching
Party Locate Body-$500 Reward
offered by Observation-Disclosures of
Wife Reported by NIohler on De-
cember 81, after Return from Wis
it to Daughter-Tried and Acqmt-
ted OF Lunacy Charge in NOvem-
Der Last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Bryan Indicates
Presidential Choice

Miami. Fla. Jan. 13.-wilIiam
Jennings Bryan today announced he
would support DR.. A. A. Murphree.
of Gainesville. Fla. president OF the
University of Florida. for the DEM
ocratic nomination for President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
U. S. MISSIONARY
DIES, A VICTIM OF
CHINESE BANDITS
With Wife And Other Co
Worker, Shot Down
2 Weeks Ago

Outlaws Raided Swedish Mission OF
Lutheran Church i'm Tsao Yang
Wounded Missionary and Wife
Left Behind-Woman Companion
Carried of After She Persuades
Bandits to Take Her in Place Of
Married COuple-Head of North
ern Province Offers $4,000 Re-
ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Monday unsettled; generally fair:
somewhat colder; Tuesday fair.
fresh northeast winds shifting to
northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
KILLED WIFE.AFTER
SHE HAD SHOT DEAD
HER own BROTHER
Illinois Man, Distant Relative
Lincoln, Bares Family
Troubles to Police

Says Wife and Her Brother Planned
to Poison Him-Upbraided for
Her Cfamsiness, Slew Her Brother
Husband in Fear Own Life.
Struck Her Down-Burned Both
Bookshelf Clues Indicating He
Was Murdered by Then,-Then
Fled from Illinois Town to East
ern Part of Country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
FIRST BATTLE DUE
IN HOUSE TODAY ON
QUESTION OF RULES
Committee Findings Unsatis-
factory to Insurgents and
Democrats

Object to Recommendation Calling
for $50 Signatures on Petitions
for Discharge OF Committees from
Consideration Legislation - Also
Refuse Repeal of Underwood
Rule. which Restricts Amend
mcnts from Floor to Tariff and
Revenue Bills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
Engine ses Car
against Signal Tower
Rebounds and Hit
Again One Killed
Instantly, Others
Live Only Few Min
utes-Driver Waited
for Freight but
Failed to Notice Pas
senger

Bicknell, Ind, Jan. 13-An
entire family of six persons
was killed, five of them almost
instantly, when their auto
mobile was struck by Chicago
and Eastern Illinois train num-
Der 80 at a crossing near here
today. The machine was
thrown thirty feet against an
iron semaphore tower and was
hit second time and carried
fifty feet farther before the
train was stopped.
The dead are:
Claude Whittenn,eyer, "a years old.
Mrs. Lulu Vanmeter Whittenneyer,
"a.
Helen Whittenmeyer, 10.
Mary Whittenmeyer, 8.
lorene Whittenmeycr, 4.
Charles David Whittenmeyer, 3.
Mrs. Whittenmeyer was killed in
stantly and the others lived only n
few minutes. with tho exception OF
the baby who lived for an hour and
q half after the accident.
The Whittcnmeyers who resided
near here wore en- route TO the home
of relatives for Dime" when the ac-
cident occurred.
A passenger train and a freight
were approaching the crossing at the
same tine. ACCORDING to witnesses.
Whittenmeycr who was driving the
car. waited for the freight TO pass
and then started his machine across
the track. apparently failing to no
ticc the approach of the passenger
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
HEARINGS this
week ON Mellon .
TAX MEASURE
Interested Groups Will be
Heard on Secretary's
sReduction Plan

Republicans at Odds over MOdifica-
tons Will Seek Compromise
Coursc-See Necessity for Agree
mcnt on SurtaX Rates to Avoid
Long Fight-Treasury Experts to
BE Heard on Results Of Some Pro-
posed Rcvis!ons - Watson En-
dorscs Mellon Plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-14
GROUPS OUT FOR
| ESS DRASTIC FORM
OF PROH|bIT0RY LAW

To Wage Campaign for
National Expression
on Question of MOdi-
flying Volstead Act
Includes Labor Fed
Grafton, Lib er ty
League, Moderation
League and Ass0cia-
ton against Prohibi-
ton Amendment
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
U. s. SUPPORT POSSIBLE
British Press Sees American Aid If Allies and Germany Show. Wiling ness to Accept Dawes Report.

London. July 1.-The Daily Mall today gives much prominence 10 the position Owen n. Young. one of the American members of the experts committee. will hold as "an interest," ed bystander" beside American Am hassador Kellogg and Col James A. Logan, the United States observer with the reparation commission. The paper states that if Mir. Young is invited to place the Washington governments view before the confer ence he will express it to the follow ing effect:
 If the allies and Germany pro- ceed wholeheartedly in the direction and execution of the Dawes report. American cooperation, both moral and financial, is assured, Regarding the allied debts to the United States, the latter. while intent upon the acknowledgment of the principal of the obligations. is willing to leave the refunding details 10 the future"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
Personals

Alr. and Mrs, William r, Trey, for, merly of New Britain are Alsillng relatives here, Policeman apd Airs William S slrolls are passing the week at Myrtle Reach, Milfari,
 Mrs na.id l., Nair af sl Columbia street. is visiting her sister in worces- ter Mass,
 Oscar Ahrallamsan, Sven c, He'd lund, Andrew r, Olson and ME and Mrs iienning Swanson of Worcester, Mass, visited relatives here over the week k-ond
 nE NadsWOrth c, C. TrnRkow ski of New Britain, left today for nalti- more, where he win go aboard one Of the r, <, Naval Reserve boats for a summer cruise, Dr. TrelakoNski will retura about August l,
 
 o, |" Lord, manager of the Gulf Refining O., branch in this city. has returned from Boston.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
City Items

The common council committee on salaries will meet tonight at o'clock.
 A months mind mass for Alexander Zamonski will be held at 7:45 o'clock Saturday morning at the church of St, John the Evangelist.
 Star of Good Will lodge. No. g. Q. s. B, will meet tonight at Jr. o. L. A. M hall to elect officers for the coming term.
 Rev. F. V. Grikis, pastor of St. Andrews Lithuanian church is un- dergoing treatment in New York hospital
 Konstin Ntikulaskas today sold through the Camp Real Estate Co.,, a new three-family house at 225 Stan ley street to Nikodem and Rose Mill ewski. Desolina Neri ct al. sold through the Camp Real Estate Co.,, a house at s4 Spring street, to Carmela De Nuzze.
 Leroy Strong is spending the sum- mer at Saybrook, He Is building a new cottage there.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
DAVIS NOW HOPES
 T0CARRY THE WEST
Walsh Encourages Him on Pros
 peCts Of Campaign

Locust Valley, N, fa July ii,--jahn ", Davis hopes of carrying western agricultural states have gone up as g result Of weekend conferences with Senator Walsh, Of Montana, and Carl Nreoman, Of Bloomington, llir here,
 Mfr, Nro0man, who Was aA assistant secretary of agriculture under i'rtslr dent Wilson, saw the democratic Rnh' inss at Matapan, his extensive estate here, Il Is understood that MT Nro0r man, who farms large tracts m easl- ern Illinois, urged Ar, Davis ia ai- dress himself with Higor la agrarlan problems and presented practical praa pasals for land reforms
 Roth the western leaders rec0mr mended that the candidate devote large part Of his time io a speaking tour of their sections, and Mr, Davis asserted he intended ta do so,
 Refreshed as a result of his resttul weekend, Mir, Davis will motor to New York city this morning, 10 begin in earnest the program for hls cam psign. He will see several party lead CTS during the day at The home of Frank l., Polk, ( East SiSiy'eighth street. his temporary headquarters in town. and 1t Is expected he win an- nounee soon his choice for national chairman.
 Residents of Locust Valley arc ex- pecting that he will make Matipan his principal headquarters duringSthe campaign, going to clarkshurg. W, Va. for the notification and the other brief stays.
 Neighbors Of Mir. Davis and trades people and villagers in Locust Valley,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
ACKNOWLEDGMENT!
Not Relic Of Prc-Historic Days, sim- ply New Remedy For Fighting the Peach BOrer.

New Haven, July 14.-Progress in
 Connectcut's war against the armies
 of insect pests which threaten all
 kinds of vegetation, Is set down in
 the 23rd annual report of the state
 entomologist just issued by the Conn.,
 ecticut agricultural experiment sta ton. Included among the prominent enemies of the farmer and the gard ener and orchardist, whose invasion is described are the European corn bor- CT, which has been found at three points along the New London county shore, the oriental peach moth, the larch leaf-miner, <or case-bearer; swarms of aphids. the Asiatic bettle, which has infested lawns in the West vile section of New Haven; sNarms of butterflies, giant water bug. Euro pean house cricket, birch-eaf skele- tonizer. spruce leaf-miner, European pine shoot moth, box leaf-miner, ap- pie and thorn skeletonizern chain dot ted geometer and Japanese weevil. There are reports of inspection of nurseries, imported nursery stock and apiares, gypsy moth suppression and mosquito elimination work. Results of experiments in dusting versus spraying as means of staying the in- sect horde and protecting vegetation against fungus attacks and of use of sodium hypochlorite for control of American foul brood among bees are given.
 Paradichorobenzen is the name of new remedy for fighting the peach horer
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
ARMY OFFICER IS
 BELIEVED MURDERED
Foul Play Suspected in Major
 MCLeary's Disappearance .

Ashasille, x, C., July ii,-Fearing that Major Samuel II, Mel.eary, mis- sing United states coast artillery off fifSE has heen killed, civil and mili- lary authorities set out early today on q search fer his body in the woods anu streams in the vicinity of Canton, \, q, where his automobile shan- ioned and containing a blood stained army cap and other effects, was found Saturday near farm,
 Major MeLeary passed through Raleigh, July 2, en route in his auto mobile from Norfolk, Va, 10 Fort Moultrie, E, C., where he was ekpeet- ed July l. His car was abandoned July 8 in a lonely section of noun tainnus roads hut the owner of the farm nearby failed 10 notify the au- ihorities, it is said. until Saturday, Meanwhile. Governor Neff of Texas, the missing officers native state, had asked Governor Morrison of North Carolina, to institute a search for him, and the war department had taken similar action,
 Chief H. A. Summer of the Canton police, who was the first informed of the finding Of the majors automobile. said he had heen informed that the car entered that section with two men on the front seat and one In tho rear. but came down the mountain with only two passengers, Canton is several hundred miles of the regular route from Raleigh to Columbia, s. C.. his next stop,
 The identity Of the automobile was established through the finding in 1t Of effects bearing the officers name, and stains on some Of the articles con- vinced tho military and civil anthori- ties he had been the victim of foul play.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14

mindful of the fame thai came iO dhslsr Bay during Theodore Reese Arlis campaigns from sagameFe Hill hope that he Nill keen io his home here nntl peN November Saga more Hlli Is less than a dozen miles from MalapaR,
 Mir Ra,is passed a aniel sunday attending church and going for a horseback ride ln ihp morning and neri,iug soeial eslleTs and taking a dip lp inc snnnd in the afternoon, He plasei no golf
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
POLICEMAN INVOLVED
Member of West Haven Force Impli- cated in Recent Rum Raid

New Haven. July i4-Police Offl- cer Charles E. Lee. member of the West Haven force, is under arrest charged with being implicated in a rum raid Friday when eight men and three automobiles were seized. The officer was arrested at his home and bail of s2,50o was furnished.
 Lee has been on the force nearly four years mostly on motorcycle duty. On July he asked to be re- leased from duty as a regular police man but still Is rated and has been doing duty as a supernumerary.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-14
TOBACCO SHE'D BURNS

Thompsonville, Conn.,. July 1Y = A five acre tobacco shed containing two tons of cased tobacco and a large quantity of farm tools. the property of John Bostick of Virginia avenue, was totally destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The loss was estimated at s7,000. This is the sec ond fire in which farm property has been destroyed on this street in the past two weeks and it is believed that the fires are of incendiary origin.