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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

adored granddaughter, settled them.
selves, for, to them, no n could tell
stories equal to grandma.
"All right, girls, that won't be hard.
The very best Christmas l ever had
was my wedding day. | was married
on Christmas day and the most pre-
cious gift | ever received was your
grandfather.
We'll, 1t was like this: Our Christ
masses and weddings were very differ
emf from now. My wedding dress was
a pretty calico, the first | ever had,
and cost n dollar a yard. Up to this
time l had worn woolsey, we called
them, and / spun and wove it. NV
mother was afraid I'd take cold, so |
had to wear my calico over the wool
one. We didn't have hope boxes then
we had hopes, though. 1t was a dis
grace for a girl to marry and not pos
sess a feather bed and some quilts
and a pair of homemade blankets. |
had all these, to be sure.
MY worst worry was for fear Pegs
cakes would be fat, for she had n
habit of spelling cakes by making
them too rich, when she wanted them
especially good. l, too, wanted the
plum pudding just SO, and the turkeys
properly cooked-in case we got any
for my father had to 90 to the woods
anG kill wild turkey"
'Oh! grandma, how thrilling! Did
Won get d turkeVf7
eyes, your grandfather anne in with
six. Peg cooked four, for we were x
pecting all the kinfolks from both
sides Of the house. This was the day
before, and our kinfolks began coming
that evening, for some lived ten miles
and it was too far for the oxen to
make the trip in time next morning.
Oh, yes, we drove oxen-and much
prefer them to these h~uman-killing au-
tomobiles of today"
Both Julia and Juanita laughed.
"Oh, do go on, grandma !"
WELL, we were to be married at
high noon Christmas day, so by ten
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

"Oh, that was a great dayl Yes, it
was truly Christ's day and Christ's
way. The same Savior reigned then
IS now, and he has the same mes
sage-I go to prepare a place for you,
hat where l am there We may be
also
Good night, girls, grandma must re-
ire. Tomorrow is Christmas day, but
s~ixty-seyen years ago | received a gift
better than any I'll get tomorrow. I'll
De with father before another Christ
mas rolls around and therell be an
other great Christmas and the same
Christ will reign. Good night, dears."
Joneyman
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

come and take her stand in the mid
die of the bridge looking expectantly
down the river. As the "Amalia," an
old barge engaged in the Indian trade
and scheduled to arrive annually in
London on January l, sailed up the
river, she became violently agitated.
When it passed directly under her, she
shouted loudly in a cracked, hoarse
voice, and tossed a purse down to a
certain sailor on the deck who greet
ed her with wild cheers. She would
watch the old boat glide easily up
the river till it was out of sight. Then
quietly she turned toward the south
and walked away.
Now Hoskins was a conscientious
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

arms since he was
a lad o. twelve.
The hoarse old
voice trembled a
little-a | m o $ t
broke down. "An'
ard life for a lad,
that, on h e m
ships, n d no
'ome, and an ard
er life for me
what's his lawful
mother never to
lay an arm on him
in all these years"
Here she broke
into a h e ar t.
sob. ITS
a bad 'un I've
b e e n, sir. l
couldn't let that
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

lad o. mine see his mother was
such a miserable old witch. It'd break
his cart. I get together all 1 can in
the world and give it to him onct a
year for his 'oliday. It's the best 1
car do for i'm. Don't know who he
thinks I am. He never troubled to
find out. But-'Ey, 'ey, there" she
shouted suddenly.
The "Amalia" was steaming up the
river. 1t was directly under them now
and a little youth in uniform jumped
about eagerly OF deck, signaling to
the old woman on the bridge. She
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
dropped the purse squareiy into his

dropped the purse squarely into his
hands.
"'Ooray for 'er Majesty" called the
youth, his gay voice continuing to
sound merrily as the barge disap-
peared mp the river.
Finally the old woman turned to
Hoskins. Good night, sir. and God
bless you in the New Year, she said
softly, and walked away. Hoskins
stood motionless, gazing up the river
after the small hazy object that was
the barge. There was a sentimental
look in his eye. and a softness in the
droop of his mouth. God bless Them"
way, that, to begin the New Year."
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

New Years
Eve the old lady
came. Hoskins had
been watching her
now for several
y S. Alw a
about the same
/ m e, or
twelve. She would
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

o'clock Christmas Eve our feather beds
were full. We didn't try to put more
than six in one bed-three at the head
and three at the foot-beds were made
on the floor. all over the house, and we
slept as soundly as you On your fine
box springs Of today, and nothing dis
turbed us only an occasional snore,
and that wasn't half as bothersome as
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

his policy to rob
old women OF
their purses. The
opulent old men
of Hyde Park
and the young
men,, too, were hii
game. But lately
there were toe
many In the bust
ness for any profit
And the newspa
pers e againsl
him., daily re
m d g theil
readers to be
ware of pick
pockets. People
watched one more
now and one had
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

IIIHiIIlIIInII

National Editorial Association Spec
ial to the Herald
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

. A n ID M OTHER.
tell us a real Christ
mas ~story-one you
really experienced.
Tell US the very
best Christmas you
eve had"
Julia and Jus-
nitn Inn nr,c
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
UudtIned

They say a rich mans son usually
can't do anything"
Nonsense. 1t is difficult to find
n who isn't a good chauffeur"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
NIr. and Mrs. Andrew BjorllIund of Commonwealth Avenue Entertain Guests in Honor of Occasion.

Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Bjorklund of 15 Commonwealth avenue observed the 4oth anniversary of their we'd ding at their home. Sunday. About s guests were present from Bridge port, Hartford, New London, Wili- mantle and this city.
 The house was decorated with pink and blne interspersed with vel low and white chrysanthemums. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Elsie Nrcdcnburg, Mrs. Louis Slocum of Hartford, Hiding Riork- lund and Conrad Lindelor. They were accompanied on 'thr piano by Ililmer Eiorkluna
 A dinner was served at o'clock and Mrs. John Bjorklund and Paul Pianos catered. In behalf of the assembled guests William Coburn of Bridgeport presented Mir, and Mrs. Biorklund with d purse of money and basket containing i0 chrysan- themTms. Numerous other gifts were showered upon them.
 Mr. and Mrs. Bjorklund are well known in this city having resided here for 34 years since coming from Sweden. They have nine children. Mrs. Hialmar Johnson, Mrs. Carl Iindelof, Mrs Eiua Freburg, Mrs Louis Slocum of Hartford. Mrs. Will liam Coburn Of Bridgeport. CharIe, Bjorklunk. John BiorkIund, Hilm"I Biorklund and Hiding BjorkIund. There are also fifteen grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
YALE TO BUILD
 NEW DORMITORY
Structure On old College Campus
 WIN Be a Duplicate Of
Connecticut ilall,


 New Haven, Oct, 2l,-iale will build u new dormitory on the old college campus to be an exact du- plicate of Connecticut hall. the last remaining building Of the old Brick row, according to announce ment in the Yale News today Ground has already been broken for the erection of the building which will be situated in the southwest corner of the campus. A consider able portion of the historic Yale fence, which has been assigned to the sophomore class in recent years will be removed 10 make way for the new structure. The reason for the building is said 10 be lack of sufficient dormitory accommodation. The new dormitory will house 46 students.
 Connecticut hall. which was for mcrly old South Middle college, was permitted 10 stand when the re- mainder of the old Brick row" was razed 10 make way for the moro modern buildings It was restored and modcrnizcd in its Interior but tho exterior was preserved.
 No name has been selected for the new building, it is stated. The plans were drawn by a prominent New York architect.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
MORE TERMINALS
 PRESSING DEMAND
Hoover Cites Loss to Shippers
 Using Railroads

Washington. Oct 2l, - Develop ment of railroad terminal facilities which has not kept pace with the progress of general transportation. must be the next step in solving the problem of marketing the country's farm products, Secretary Hoover de- clared today.
 While railroad consultations probably will did the situation to some extent, he said, the almost pro- hibitive cost of land within the cen ters of population on which to ex- tend terminal facilities makes 1t im- perative that new methods in this line be developed. He pointed to the experiments being made in St. Louis, where terminal facilities are located away from the city, with motor truck delivery service as a step in the proper direction and declared that further experimentation would prove valuable. ....
 Fruit distributors, he said, esti- mated that they could have handled 10000 more carloads of California and Florida fruit last year had ter minal facilities been available. While he declined to estimate in dollars the less from inadequate facilities, he declared that 1t was great and that the inadequacy has caused further damage because of the necessity of reassigning commodities when rail- roads have been unable to handle them at their original points of des- tination.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 FOR BIG RALLIES
State Headquarters Announces
 Program

New Haven. Oct, 2l,-The list of political meetings for the week issu- ed by the democratic state head quarters here today provides for q rally here tonight at which Governor George S. Silzer of New Jersey will be tho speaker. The meeting will be preceded by parade and banner raising.
 Other rallies tonight are at Will~ mantle. with Charles G. Morris as the chief speaker, and James R. May of New London. nominee for state comptroller, as the second speaker: at Thpmaston with Congressman OSullivan as speaker; at oxford with David Mccoy of New Haven, and Mrs, Josepha Whitney on the platform; at West Haven, with John A. Markham of Hartford, nominee for secretary of state, and Philip Troup as the speakers; at Bridgeport with William F. Walling of Green wich, nominee for congress as fine speaker; at Washington Depot, with Congressman O'Sullivan and at Der by with Miss Martha Moore, of New Haven.
 On Saturfay night here, William II. Lewis. negro lawyer sent ont by the national headquarters will speak.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
EXHIBIT OF PAINTINGS
Works Of Albert Byron McCutcheon and Miss Hilda Anderson Being shown in This City.

An exhibition of oil paintings by Albert Byron McCutcheon, a native of Middletown. and water colors by Mss Hilda Anderson opened this morning in Henry Morans music store on Main street. and will con tinue until November {. Thie is their second exhibition in America, the first having been in Hartford re- gently.
 Mir. McCutcheon is q graduate ot Yale and has studied In Paris at the Academic Julian, He has exhibited his oils in many countries Of Europe. Miss Anderson, who was born in CeyIon, studied In London and Paris and has exhibited there. Her pie lures were in the spring salon in Paris for two years, not unenviable record, while she also has the dis tinction of having had her water col- ors exhibited among oil paintings, which is unusual because water col ors usually seem weak when in such juxtaposltion. Miss Anderson's, how ever, are boldly handled in rich col or and compared favorably with oil work.
 Miss Andersons "Fishermen in Brittany" is an interesting portrayal of a wharf scene and harbor, with ihe fishermen in their brilliant CO.'S tumes and the women in black garb in the foreground. "Vilefranche," town scene, is considered one of her most important foreign works. Evening at Rockport." painted on the Massach usetts coast, has a fasci- hating quality due to mysterious creeping shadows.
 MT. McCutcheons most interesting work is Storm Over Vesuvius," which shows clouds lowering above the reddened crest of the volcano with a wealth of color, while wind tossed waves beating on the shore in the foreground add an elen. ent of strength and action. Two companion pictures of Brittany on bright and cloudy days present striking con- trast. "Quietude," 8 French village scene, is typical of what Mir. Me- Cutcheon is striving for, being mo- table for it's simplicity, harmony of color, and classical atmosphere. "A Gray Day Over Nables" is well handled with variation of grayish tones and bold masses of sombre colors. His other pictures are sea scapes of the Massachusetts coast.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21

le.
 Accordion music was furnished during the luncheon by Oscar Krause, an entertainer from a local theater. A letter was read from the Kiwanis club inviting the members to attend the Kiwanis meeting to- morrow to hear an address by Rev. Dr. Herbert Judson White of Hart ford.
 Secretary James E. o'Brien told of plans for American Education Week, when is principals of New Britain schools will give two minute talks on their respective schools to a Joint meeting of civic clubs at the Walnut Hill school. Fifteen members voted to attend the charter night meeting of the Meriden club at Silver Lake Thursday evening.
 It was announced that next Tues day. there will be vocal music by 'The Three Musketeers," pr. Dary, Otto Heinrich and William Brenieck Expressions Of regret on the leaving of the city by Rev. Dr John l.. Davis district governor, were made.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Rackliffe Picks Bruemmer
 For Campaign Manager

Fred o. Rackliffe who with Judge R W. Alling, is candidate for the legislature on the republican ticket, today announced the Appointment of Howard Breummer as manager of his campaign. Mir. Breummer is connected with the export sales de- partment of Ianders, Frary & Clark's and is one of the most &C., tive of the city's younger republican workers. The candidate is now in the midst of an active campaign which he proposes to carry up to election day. Rackliffe led the field in the recent republican primary, polling a vote of several hundred
 more than Judge filling who is now in the assembly and nearly four times as many as Oliver l. Davis, the unsuccessful candidate.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
DEMOCRATS ASSEMBLE
Candidates For State Assembly and Congress speak and Prepare For Rally Next Friday Noon.

Changes in the legal code of the -late of Connecticut, were discussed iast night at democratic rally staged hy the Hardware City Demo- cratic club in tho old K. of C. meet ing hall on Main street.
 Attorney $. Gerald CasaIe, candi- date for state senator, laid stress upon the importance of an old age pension ono of the enactmcnts for which he will work if elected. he promised. Registrar T. J. Smith. candidate for representative and Johnstonc Vance. nominee of the first district democrats for con- grcssman also spoke. as did Dr. A.. Hasbrouch Hand of the school de- partmcnt.
 Candidates for office are planning Whirlwin1 finish featuring open air rallies. The first of these now planned will take place at tn" Stanley Works gate on Myrtle street Friday noon at 12:4o o'clock. At- torney Casalc and Registrar Smith will be the speakers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
HELIUM FOR THE ZR.3
 SOON WILL BE READY
Last of Supply for New DirigibIc Will Leave TeNas By the End of
 Month. It Is Announced

Forth Worth. Tex, Oct21.-The
 last Of the helium for the ZR-3 will leave here by the end of Octo- Der, it was announced today by Lieu tenant Wicks, in command Of the local plant. The first cars of the 2i necessary to in the big dirigible left late yesterday for Lakehurst, \. J. Enough heium Is on hand for re-filling the Shenandoah, which is now expected 10 tie up at the To- cal moorus mast Wednesday night or carly Thursday.
 Orders call for two million cubic feet of helium which will fill about 14.n00 metal drums for the ZR-3.
 This amount of hclium. which will be sufficient to carry the ZR-3 already has been manufactured" Lieutenant Wicks said. The last carload probably will leave here the latter part of the month"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
WANT HANIHARA RETURNED
Japanese Newspaper Urges That Former Ambassador To U. S. Re- sume His Former Post.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Tokio, Oct. 21.--The English edi. ton of the Nichi Nichi. a publica- ton close to the Japanese foreign office, urges the return of NJ. Hani- hara, as ambassador from Japan to the United States.
 "Hanlhara's return to Washington would be a graceful act after the unfortunate immigration upheayal," the Nichi Nichi says. "The immigra- ton bill is painfully hard on Japan, but that is no reason why the ambas- sador who happened to be at Wash ington at the time should be re- called"
 The editorial says Hanihara would be willing to return to Washington and disregard the momentary per- sonal hurt which came to him at the time of the passage Of the immigra- ton law.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21

About SO guests attended the cere- mony and the reception which fol- lowed Ut the home Of the brides parents. relatives and friends from Hartford. Springfield, Waterbury, New Haven and this city being pres ent. The bride presented her at tendant with platinum bar pin and the best man received pair ofgold cuff links from the groom.
 Later In the day MT. and Mrs. Jones left on wedding trip to New York city and on their return, they will reside at Ss7 Main street, MT. Jones Is employed by the connecti- cut Co, and Mrs. Jones has been em- ployed by Landers, Frary and Clark.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
BANDITS ACTIVE
Sixth Avenue Elevated Station Oh ject of Attack-Oyer SS.O0O Taken in Jewelry Haul in Newark.

New York, Oct. 1.-Two bandits today held up the agent of the Sixth avenue elevated railway station at Thirty-Third street, took s550 in fares and escaped by running down the tracks to avoid two policemen on the street beneath the station. Before escaping one Of the robbers knocked the agent, William Prender- cast, to the floor with a blow on the jaw to prevent him from pursu- ing them.
 Entering the station booth with drawn revolvers. the bandits first ripped from the wall telephone connecting with the railway com- pany's office. Then they took two money bags which had been filled in preparation for the money collection train. which arrived soon after the two men had escaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Wheeler Called on
 For Platform Talks

Wheeler Special En Route to To- peka, Kansas, Oct. 21.-Kansas sup porters of the independent presiden- tial ticket had arranged a series Of back platform talks, Senator Wheel CT their vice. presidential candidate, found today as his train proceeded across the state to Topeka, where he will deliver a formal address to- night.
 His informal talks started at 1:3O o'clock this morning. He was called upon for brief speeches at Caldwell, Wellington, Harrington and McFar- land.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Junior College Club
 Has Enrolment of 70

The first meeting of the Junior College club of New Britain was held at the Senior high school Monday afternoon with about 7N girls pres ent. Miss Agnes J. Johnsl on, chair man ot the scholarship committee of the New Britain College club, un- der whose auspices the new organi- a2ation is being formed, presided at the meeting. Mics Alice Began was elected chairman of the constitu- tional committee. which will present it's report at the next meeting of the club Monday afternoon at the nigh school.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
ISLANDER TO ASSUME POST

Dewey 0. Sclander who was elect cd third sanitary inspector for the health department last week is eX- pected to take mp his duties there in few days. He is now in a hos pital in New York city convalescing after an operation. Inspector Sc- lander was connected with the de- partment for about two years, re signing in 1922 to take a position with the state department of health.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
MISS MARIAN DIES.
Daughter Of Late Congressman a
 Victim Of Pneumonia.

New London, Oct, 2l.-Miss Eliz- abeth Mahan. daughter of Mrs. Mar garet w Mahan, and the late Con- gressman Bryan F. Mahan of this city died of pleural pneumonia at 6:30 this morning in the North Adams. Mass, hospital.
 Her mother was called to her bedside last Friday when she was taken seriously III.
 Miss Mahan, who was - years Of age. graduated last June from Con- necticut College for Women here with a bachelor of science degree.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
II. s. YS. RANGERS
New Britain Red and Gold" Players To Engage in Practice Game With Speedy Eleven Tomorrow.

Coach George Cassidy Of the New Britain high school football team announced today that the team will meet the Rangers tomorrow after noon at 4:15 o'clock at Memorial field. The Rangers have fast elcv- cn this year and the experience gain ed by the school boys in their con- test will be invaluable in league games.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Attempt to Run
 Train From Shanghai

By Tie Associated Press.
 Shanghai, Oct. 21.-The first through passage train for some weeks departed for Ranking at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The removal of troops from the environs of Shanghai to Woosung is being quick Iy effected. As a result the foreign guard on the settlements is being re- faxed.
 The Kiangsu leaders are preparing a welcome for Chi Shieh- Yuah, their chief, this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
JONES-TURGEON

Connecticut Company Employe Weeds
 Main Street Girl at St. Mary's
 Church.
 LeRoy F. Jones, son of Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Jones of 325 West street, and Miss Rita A. Turgeon, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Turgeon of 3S7 Main street, were married this morning at o'clock by Rev. Raymond J."Clabby at St. Mary's church. They were attended by Joseph McGrath. as best man, and Miss Margaret Jones, sister of the bride. as maid of honor.
 Miss Turgeon was attired in a gown of duchess satin, trimmed with georgette crepe and wore veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet. Her at- tendant wore a goXn of pearl col ored georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Lodge Passes Good Night
 After Second Operation

Boston, Oct. 21.-Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, who was operated upon d second time yesterday was reported at the hospital today 10 be getting along well. He passed good night, and his condition was most satisfactory, Dr, J. Il. Gun ningham. the surgeon said.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Eel Is Savior

Hull. England-The liner Palmella docked here with her hold half full of water. When it was pumped out it was found that rivet had falen from a bottom plate and an eel had become wedged in the hole, stopping the leak.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21

Newark. N. J.. Oct. 2l.--Two bandits, one Of them a two-gun man held up 1sadore Finkei in his jew elry store and escaped with sI.ooo in unset diamonds, a ring valued at s1.OoO and s20O in cash. Louise liar den. a negress who entered the store during the holdup, was felled with q blow on the head.