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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
PHYSICIAN BURIED
Dr. Howard B. BurwelI Succumbed In
 Birmingham

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July I4.- Especial. )-The body of Dr. Howard B. Burwell, prominent Huntsville phy- sician, who died in Birmingham after an illness of several weeks, was brought to Huntsville Saturday afternoon for the funeral. Dr. Burwell was A. years old. He is survived by his widow, a son, his mother, Mrs. Carrie Burwell, and brother, Edwin Burwell.
 James c. COnnally-James c. Con nally, 63, died very suddenly yesterday at his home on Collier street of acute indigestion. He is survived by one son, six daughters, brother, T. Bright Connally, and a sister, Mrs. J. H. Hickman, of Bessemer.
 Judge AppOintod-Joseph ". Cald- well, prominent young member of the Huntsville bar, has been notified of his appointment as judge of the inferior court of Madison county to succeed the late Judge J. W. B, Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
SIX MAKE BONDS IN MURDER CASE
Will Be Called Later Before
 $. Grand Jury

SELMA, Ala, July 14.-(Special. J Bond was made last week by the six men held on charges of murder in con- nection with the killing of Houston Campbell two weeks ago near Summer field. The men released are to appear later before tn egrand jury. They are {: Jesse Davis, Henry Cole, W. c. Gillis and three negroes, A. B. Bleyins, Will Smith and Joe Ford.
 The bonds are $5,00O for the white men and $2,500 for the negroes. They were fixed by Judge Heflin Berry, be- fore whose court the men were brought Tuesday for the preliminary hearing. The case is set for trial next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
EASTERN STAR UNIT
 INSTALLS OFFICERS
COlumbiana Women Stage Cere-
 mOny Following Election

COLUAEBIANA, Ala, July 14- Especial )-At a recent meeting of the local chapter of the Eastern Star. the following newly elected officers were installed, the installation ceremony be- ing in charge of Mrs. L. H. Ellis: Mrs. Ludie Smith, w. M; c. P. Smith. w P; Mrs Willie Saxon. A NJ; Mrs. Maggie Duke, secretary: Mrs Jennie Smith, treasurer i: Miss Dixie Bates, conductress, and Miss Florence Lester, associate cOnductress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15

His reasoning did not appeal to the disciple. But the disciple figured that if he could get into such good condition that he could stand on his head, he would then be in good condition. So he began to practice.
 Tt did we'll, too," he told me. At first had to prop myself against the wall, but ultimately could do head stand in the middle of the floor.
 He became a husky, hairy-chested, thick-necked athlete. Each morning he would stand on his head and wave his legs in the air. But one morning he was head-standing when door slammedshut and knocked him over. He broke his shoulder.
 T went to three physicians" said he, land when l told them that 1 had been standing on my head they wanted to call the commissioners in lunacy. So I've quit"
 Two nice little girls, sweet little girls, envied the methods of Broadway's gold diggers. They said:
 "We will get the money, too. Like the gold-diggers do."
 That day they walked upon the ave nue with the judge, who admires one of them excessively. The other said
 Gee, Kittie, you're wearing an aw- full pair of pumps"
 The judge should have taken the cue and led them into a shoe store. In- stead of which he reprimanded the speaker for being catty. Not the con- bined efforts of the two girls could per suade him to the contrary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
GIVES GIRLS ADVICE
Don't COpjure Up Ghosts, Says Mrs.
 Palmer

MONTBVALLO, Ala, July 14.- Especial. )-At the last meeting of the '. w. c. A., Alabama college, for the first term of summer school, Mrs. T. W. Palmer made an inspiring and help full talk on Ghosts" using as a basis Ellis Parker Buffers story, Ghosts That Ain't."
 This week is examination week." said Mrs. Palmer, do not conjure up ghosts that ain't but go to your work with smile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
STUDENTS REGISTERING
Second Term At MOntevaIlO Begin,
 LnlY 2f

MONTEVALLO, Ala, July I4.- Especial. )-Students at Alabama col lege are registering today for the sec ond term of summer school, which be- gins July q. About two-thirds of those in attendance vii remain for the second term and many new ones are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15

Dixie Ice Cream company late Satur- day night.
 Officer Wade off Duty-City Off cer Morgan Wade is confined to his home on account &aof severe in jured knee, which he sustained several months ago. Following an examination by physician the of ficer was released from duty Sunday, and will remain at home for several days rest.
 Show Almost ompIeted-Anniston's S new moving picture show, which, will be operated by J. G. Wells, in a part of the building formally occupied by the Malone Woodruff dry goods store on Noble street between Tenth and Eleventh streets, is rapidly nearing completion. Approximately $10,0O0 is being spent in the remodeling of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
LEGION SPONSORS
 BOY SCOUT WORK
Richards TC Direct
 Florence Boys

FLORENCE, Ala, July 14.-(Spe- cial. )-The American Legion post of Florence has assumed the place of spon- sor for the Boy Scout troupe of this city. Prof H. G. Richards has been chosen scout master for this troop.
 Turner Speaks-The Florence Rotary club held a meeting at the Hotel Reed CT Monday and was addressed by Rev. Herman l.. Turner, district governor of Rotary.
 Truck Burns-A truck belonging to the Tri-Cities Bread company was de- stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon on the Waterloo road in Florence.
 Lions Win-The Florence Lions de- feated the Athens aggregation by a score of 10 to on the local diamond Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
Manl,nttan Days And Nights
: By HERBERT COREY

NEW YORK, July Dey disciple He manufactured something other in the back
 dusty little but by avocaon he preached gospel:
 Learn your tin9 back Makes youy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
rows ARRIVE

MOBILE, Ala, July 14.-(Special) Three tows were expected to arrive for the Warrior river barge line Monday, with several thousand tons of freight. Two tows are coming from the Birming- ham district and one from New Or leans. Twenty-one hundred tons of freight will go from Mobile on the re- turn of the barge from New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15
SOCIETY ELECTS
Miss Mcbride Heads Union At Union
 knWn

MISS McbFAue he4dS LnlOn At UnlOn-
 town
 UNIONTOWN. Ala, July 14--(Spe- eial )-The Young Peoples Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met this week with Misses Catherine and Sarah Long and engaged in the study of home missionary work with Miss Wilma Buck leader. New officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows :: Miss Berniee McBryde, president i; Miss Viola McAuley. vice president :; Miss Erin Underwood, secretary; Miss Mary Coleman. treasurer The society contributes to the support of a mission school in the mountains of Kentucky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-15

Special summer rates S9.OO per day and up. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N. C., finest hotel resort in the world.-Adv.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

Spain, because of her tiny dancing feet She has been the dancing queen Of Spain for some time and u nationally known figure in all dance halls and theaters of that country. Tod Watson also presents Prince kalman and his Hungarian Gypsy orchestra which boasts of tho most handsome aggregation of men ever assembled in vaudeville.
 Other acts include The Exposition Jubilee Four colored quartet in Il aouthern breeze of mirth and mel ody; Mclaughlin and Evans will of- fer "Sn Little Side Street." with the scene laid ih an East Side New York tenement, with Mclaughlin and Evans impcrsonating Annie Rooney and Francis Doogan; Judge and Gail present q novelty gymnas- tic speciality and Pearl and Dean will offer their clever comedy skit.
 Tho feature photopIay attraction on this bill will present Richard Dix in Manhattan" a fine action com edy-drama with the plot laid in New Nork's "lIell's Kitchen" Jacqueine Logan, Gregory Kelly and George SiGman compose the supporting cast.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Trade Mark AppIlcants

International Silver Co.,, Meriden and Bridgeport. Silver plated Hat tableware.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

Let the Wants serve y0u in pro- viding the necessities of the office, factory, shop, mill or the home.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Deaths From Alcohol
 Gain in Cook County

Chicago, Dec, 3,--Deaths due to alcohol and deaths in which alcohol played a part have Increased 200 per cent in Cook county (ChIcagol, In the last three years, according 10 Dr. W. D. McNally, coroner's chem ist and member of the Rush Medi- cal college faculty. Prior 10 1923 most alcoholic deaths were among the foreign born, but since then na- tive born Americans have been hard est hit, he said.
 In 1921, his report showed there were 16s deaths attributable to al- cohol: 2i4 in 1922. and 947 in 1923. compared with S6 In 1918; S7 in 1919. and 70 In 1928. A new alco- hollc psychosis has suppanted the old delirium tremens to use Of un- formented liquor with an increase Of fusel oil, he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
YOUNGEST EAGLE SCOUT
 WILL RECEIVE BADGE
Eugene Brown, Aged 15, to Be Pre- sentcd With Emblem On
 Stage of ThCatcr

Eugene Brown, New Britaip's youngest eagle scout, will be pre- scnted with his eagle badge Sunday morning at the session of the Evcryman's Bible class in the Capi- toI thcatcr by Ray o. Wyland, of the department of education of the National Boy Scout council, Mir. Wyland has been secured as the speaker for the class on that day.
 Scout Brown is 15 years old and is a member of Troop 1, Of the First Congregational church. He entered the scout movement in 1921 and made progress from rank 10 rank steadily and unobtrusively, reaching the caSIe grade, the highest at tainahlc in scouting, at last We'd nesday's session Of the court of honor He is patrol leader of the Roosevelt patrol in Troop and was elected treasurer Of the troop at its meeting last Friday evening. He is the ninth local boy to attain this rank and the seventh from Troop {. Scout Brown is the son oF Mir. and Mrs. Horace NJ. Brown of 74 Ham, iltop street.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
National Bank Mailing
 Checks TOtaling S110.00O

The New Britain National bank is mailing out Christmas Club checks today to more than 2SOO New Brit ain people. The checks aggregate Sll0,00U and represent the money which the club members have ae- cumulated through a series of small weekly payments covering the past year.
 Meanwhile the institutiou's 1925 Christmas club, which Is open for membership, is growing at a rate which promises a record member ship.
 The Christmas club Idea seems to have practically universal appeal" W. II. Judd, assistant cashier of the lank said today Every season since it's organization the number Of men and women, boys and girls, who suc- ccsstully adopt this system of pre- pairing for holiday expenses, shows a marked increase"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
MINSTREL BOYS AT PALACE
 THURSDAY

Beginning Thursday for a three day engagement the Palace will of- fer an extraordinary attraction in the presentation of Gus Hill's Hank Browns Minstrcls, a clever aggrcga- ton of minstrel stars in a real old fashioned minstrel first part and olio of vaudeville. The cast of 20 sing CTS, dancers and comedians contains such well known minstrel stars as Hank Brown, Billy Chase and Glenn Everett Of the famous Honey Boy Minstrcls, Hi Tom Ward, a big fea- turod star with Hi IIenry's Minstrels for many years and score of oth- CTS, all being stars with the late
 minstrel shows in the last decade.
 The show opens with an old fash toned minstrel part in which Tambo and Bones are the predominant fig uIcs along with the soloists and dancers. Five acts of vaudeville are offered in the olio, one featuring tho St. Felix Sisters, old time variety stars who held sway when mins'relsy was in its glory.~'rhry are still capa- hlc artists and a feature of the show. There will be hig street parade at noon Thursday. The feature photo play attraction on this bill will pre- sent Theodore Roberts, Edward TIor- ton, Louise Dresser. and Helen Je- rome Eddy in ITO the Ladies'" The popular Palace prices will be the same for this show with the mat incos at &nc and 90c and the evening show at toc and 25c, a real bargain for this splendid show.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
"THE FIRE pArRoL"-LYCEuM

Tonight concludes the local show ing of "'rhe Fire Patrol" Il spec tacular thriller which is enacted by such stars as Anna Q. Nilsson. Spottiswood Aitken, The accompany Spottsford Aitkiu, The accompany ing program of vaudeville contains couple doing clever song and dance skit. q good illusion act. somo variety offerings and "The Myster- ious Revue" a breezy little danceo- logue.
 Starting tomorrow, the program of vaudeville and pictures will be changed and the movie features will bc twolold-AIae Murray in "Circe, the Enchantrcss," and Jack Demp- sey in the second of the Flight and Win" series. In this weeks install mcnt Jack certainly gets in lots of stuff.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Patents Issued to
 Connecticut People

Patents issued by the [. s. patent office November 25, 1924, to Con neeticut inventors, List furnished by the office Of Harold G. Manning, Walk-over Shoe Store. 21i Main street. New Britain.
 Fernley II, Banbury, Ansonia, as- signor 10 Birmingham Iron Foun- dry, Derby, Machine for treating rubber and other heavy plastic ma terial.
 Harold Deolaneta, New Haven, assignor 10 Winchester Repeating Arms Co, Making dry cells.
 John ]. pevine. Middletown. IT, luminatcd fountain pen.
 Michael II, Flynn. Hartford, as- sIgnor to the Hartford Valve Mfg. Co, Flushometer.
 William r, Richmond. Hartford, as- slgnor to Underwood Typewriter Co.,. N. Y. Typewritlng machine.
 George w. Jacques. stratford, as- signor, by mesne assignments, 10 United Shoe Machinery Corp, Pat erson, N. J. Fastener feeding mech anism. Edgar H. Johnson, Stamford. Ex- truding machine.
 Ansel B. Jones. New Haven. Bal ance mechanism. William R. Loveman, Bridgeport, assignor 10 the Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg, Go. Electric battery.
 Salvatore Panashe, Waterbury. Drawbench attachment,
 John Pierce. Southbury. Tea ball. ing machine.
 George E. Prentice, Berlin, C in- ventions). Key case, and buckle for belts.
 Forrest G. Purinton. Waterbury, assignor to the Patent Button Co. Button.
 Linus c, Read, Bridgeport. Reg Lister.
 Adolph C, Rocker. Oakville, and H. c. Cady. assignor to the Chase Cos. Inc, Waterbury. Push type flush receptacle for electric installa- ton.
 Elmer B. Stone. New Britain, as- signor to the American Hardware Corp. Key and forming the same.
 Giuseppe E. Terranova, New Ha- i ven. Guard for handpieces Of den tai engines.
 Clarence D. Tuska. and P. IT Spencer, Hartford, assgnors to the c. D. Tuska Co. Pantograph en- graving tool
 Felix F. Valois, Bridgeport, assig. nor to Hamel Shoe Machinery Co Gemming machine.
 Franklin R. White. Waterbury, as signor to the Patent Button Go. But ton.
 Richard l.. Wilcox, Waterbury, as signor to the Waterbury Farre Foundry &; Machine Co. Hopper mechanism,
 Trade Marks Registered
 Elen G. Anagnos, Bridgeport. Hail tonic.
 The II. K, II. Silk. O.. Watertown Silk fabrics in the piece. The Loomis & Wilson Co.,, Hart ford. Table and dairy salt.
 The New Haven Clock Co.,, NeV Haven. Watches.
 The P-D Auto Parts, Inc, Meri den. Automobile parts and acces sories. The Henry c. Thompson & So Co.,, New Haven. Hack saw blade and hack saw frames.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Judge Refuses to Sit on
 Case Against Old Friend

San Francisco, Dec. g, - Federal Judge Partridge has refused to pre- side at the trial of Dennis IIeagerty, SS, charged with bootlegging, The judge in announcing ho would transfer the case to another court, said:
 "We used to have our parties at Dennis place when was a student at the University of California. One of the most famous parties ever giy- en there was when Frank Norris, the author, then student, published his first book"
 According 10 Judge Partridge, Dennis never sold liquor, but a re. quest for a bottle Of catsup would bring a bottle Of beer.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
HEAD COLDS Conquered in 5 Hours

Every trace of the shifting, de- pressing Head Cold will go in 5 hours or less with Dr. Platts Rinex Prescription. a new treatment which gets at the internal cause in inc bloot hours or your money back You can have a tria, treatment, free. by writing to the Clinical Lahoratories, Cleveland, Ohio, and sending 10 cents to cover packing and postage. But you take no risk in getting the q package direct from the dealer. On sale in this city at;
 r. !. Tutte, Tho Miler-Hanson Drug O., Denhys Drug. Store, National Pharmacy, The DIcknsoS Drug Co.,. W. II. Crowcll, Nathan Noi eek, J, r. McBHurtT Arch St. PhcM. George l.. B}nEton.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

No matter what it is you desire you will find it In the Want Ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
II. F.. ERWIN,

IT Santa Clans reads the New Britain Herald, and we are sure he does, he may answer the above let. ter himself and let us know his for Warding address. Meanwhile we shall look around and see what can be done about taking care of his mail--that fig, if he does not write in. Editor. Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
INTERNATIONAL REVUE AT
 CAPITOL,

The big attraction at the Capitol beginning Thursday for the last half of the week will offer Tod Watsons $ lnternationaI Revue, which has the pleasure of presenting for the first time in America, Senorita Sernan- dita Arcu, Span's most famous dancer, known as the Cinderella of
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
NEWS WANTED OF
 SANTA'S ADDRESS
Postmaster Anxious to Forward
 Mail From Children

The following letter was received today by this paper from New Brit aims postmaster, II. E. Erwin. Tho letter and tho note appended 10 it is explanation enough of the difti- culty which confronts the postmas- ter and the Herald.
 Editor Of the New Britain Herald Church street
 New Britain, Conn.
 My Dear Editor:
 Your, local postmaster fcels sure he can rely on your good offices in very important matter,
 We are seeking the forwarding ad- dress Of Mr, Santa. Claus, When here a year ago he was w1ylaid in our post office lobby by folks inter- osted in certain young people and in the rush he neglected to leave his 1924 address with our genial general delivery clerk. Matthew Egam
 llc ItSNll lS, W. are lDlllNS NuIU- . crous important letters addressed 10 MT. Santa Claus. We must. accord ing to regulations, "usc every effort to make delivery" and as We know he is on the move, and since our air mail service 10 the North Pole, (his general h"adquartors), is not yet in effect, and as time is short 'twiXt now and Christmas. Wo appeal to you 10 publish this inquiry.
 If you fail we will ask radio sta ton XMAS to broadcast daily un- til he is located
 am very sure that many young sters will thank you if you will tell the postmaster where 10 deliver these letters so we look to you with con fdcnce, for results.
 Very truly yours,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Get Rid of
 Piles -- Now

A box of Pyramid Pile supposito- ries is your best friend to stop mad dening pain, put out the fire of burning soreness, relax protrusions and give you grateful ease and comfort. Thousands testify. Many say Pyramid averted operations Step into any drug store for a 60c box.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
BOTAMIsT GETS LEAVE.

Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 3.-Dr, William H. Weston, Jra assistant professor of botany at Harvard, has teen granted leave of absence for the second half Of the current aca- demic year to continue in Cuba some phases Of the study and control of the sugar cane Mosaic disease, it was announced at the university today. Prof. Weston began this study at Soledad last February and continued it last summer in Cuba with the tropical plant research foundation.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

You can bring your Wants or your services boforo more people hy using Want Ad than in any other way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
Await Decision
On Continuing of
Hearing on Oil Lease

Cheyenne, Wye, Dec. 21-Attor-
neys and others interested in the
trial of the Teapot Dome naval oil
lease annulment case settled down
tonight to await the decision of fed
eral Judge T. Blake Kennedy, on q
motion by the government for q con-
tinuance in the hearing.
Judge Kennedy yesterday took the
motion under Amusement, indicating
that his decision would be announc.
ed in few days, probably soon af-
ter Christmas, and thaa the contin-
uance. IL granted, would Re only a
brief one. If the continuance Is de-
MED. the case will be up for hearing
January s.
Atlee Pomerene, of Government
counsel, left Cheyenne this morning
and did not announce his destinafio
Other attorneys are remaining here
and probably will await Judge Ken
nedys decision.
The government sought an extern.
sion of time I'm order to attempt to
bring evidence before the court on
alleged transactions involving the
Mammoth Oil Company, defendant
in the case: II. g. Osler. president of
the defunct Continental Trading
Company, of Toronto; A. e. Hum
phrcys. Denver oil man, and Albert
3. Fall. secretary of the interior
when the naval oil reserve was Ieas-
ed to the Mammoth Company, the
testimony Of Osler and others ID
sought in regard to alleged jailings
in liberty bombs, some Of which Is
said to have been traced form the
Mammoth Company to Fan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

by a chorus of thirty girls. the mar
rator read the Christmas story. AS
a spotlight was flashed upon the
group, circle of five angels reso
above the dark background and sang
to the young Babe in the manager.
The beauty, of the glittering robes
and the significance of the scene
were deeply impressive.
The entire story was enacted with
a reverent solemnity that could not
be surpassed, from the arrival of the
shepherds to the coming of the wise
men with their gifts, and finally a
group of children to worship their
King. Throughout the entire pro-
gram, Mr.. Schneider rendered most
fitting music on the organ and the
choir and choruses showed the caro-
full training which he had given them,
4 photographer was present and sew
eral large pictures were taken OF the
various groups. One, the Holy Fam
lily and Wise Men. 10 SO artistic that
it will be reproduced and colored.
The part Of Mary was taken most
beautifully by Grace Gillespie '26 of
Meddybemps, while Joseph was rep
resented by Franklin Dexter 'o5 Of
Mattapoisett, Mass. The Wise Men
were Theodore Stockwell 20 Of VIM
throp, Mass, Stanley Everett rs OF
Russell, Mass. and Walter Vain &c
of Derby, England. The shepherds
were Ralph Williams '25 of Oakla I'd.
Elwood Hammond '25 Of Sidney.
Arvad Shaheen rs of Ram Allan,
Palestine, and Roger Witham '27 II
Clinton. The angels were Anne Aus
tin rs Of South China, Mabel Dolliff
rs of Winslow, Harriet Kimball '25
of East Boothbay, Virginia Briggs 20
of Atlantic. Mass. and Ruth Graham
'27 of Lisbon Falls. The children
were Dorothy Colony 81, Frank Doll
ley %, Arlene Porter rs, Miriam
Gates '2S. Tilden Baldwin '29 and
Beatrice SWEET '29.
After the pageant the students ana
teachers enjoyed a modern Christ
mas celebration In Philomathean hall,
where gaily decorated tree, at least
two gifts for every person. and q real
Santa Claus were enough to provide
one Of the prettiest parties ever held
at Oak Grove. One set of gifts was
by poetry. Some Of the
verses were clever and all were fun
ny. The party closed with a general
Of each teacher by the stu
dents and a spirited singing of Oak
Grove songs.