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New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
witness the game.
 Mrs, DrySdale Critically III

witness the game.
 Mrs, Drysdale Critically III
 Mrs, Gilbert Drys1dle Of Church street is in critical condition at the Bristol hospital, lt was reported 10. day, She was tho victim of an au- tomobile accident in Pennington last week, It Is stated that little hope is held out for her recovery.
 Arrive In Florida
 Mir and Mrs Burton Chichester of Plainvlle have arrived safely in Miami. Florida, according 10 cards received by their friends today. They motored to the southern resort md according to Mir. Chichester, they had terrible trip on their way south, Apparently they hit tho ter rItory on the road just at an extra ordinary wet time and travelled for miles with water as high as the run ning board of their car. They are in good health, however. and wish all their friends a Merry Christmas.
 TrlImbull Bowling League
 The Tcmco bowling league held tts weekly session last evening on tho Ideal alleys with the following indi- yidual and team scores:
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
SHOOTING JUSTIFIED
Such Is Verdict Of States Attorney When Man Killed To Protect His Family.
Family.

Rutland. Vt, Dec. 10. = Thomas Roberts, a farmland of South Poultney, who was shot Sunday night by Adam Godeck, a neighbor," when Roberts attempted, the police said, to kill Mrs. Roberts and threatened to kill Godeck, his wife and six children, died here last night.
 Mrs Roberts came to the Godeck house in the evening, saying that her husband was threatening her with death. Roberts followed her, ac- cording to Godeck, and when re- fused admittance, smashed windows and said that he would kill every- body in the house. Leaving, he re- turned with shot gun, which he fired. one shot striking a crib in which an infant slept. Godeck sain that he then returned fire, the first shot taking effect.
 States Attorney Novak stated that it was unlikely that Godeck would he prosecuted, the state being satis- fled that he fired in self-dcfense.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan and was sentenced 10 jail for so days. He was formerly night clerk at the Gridley hotel and early one morn- ing decided to decamp. It was ale leged that he took a sum of money from the hotel and some clothes of patrons in his hurried departure. After a years time, the police cir Culars sent ont from here got in their good work In the arrest Of the accused, who waived .xtradition, saying that he wished to get 1t all over with"
 Probation For Youths
 Three youngsters involved in the series Of petty thefts in East Bristol during the last month were placed on probation for an extended period this morning at the juvenile session of tho local court. The boys admit ted the thefts and made restitution.
 Bus Changes Schedule
 Changing of the schedule Of the Bristol to Simsbury bus line took places yesterday giving a trile later service on both ends. The machines will run from this city in the future from 7:95 o'clock and 10:i0 o'clock in the morning and l2;45 and 4:Sp o'clock in the afternoon From simshury. the bus will leave at S:S5 and 1i:30 o'clock in the morning and at o;26 and o'clock fin the af- ternoon.
 Funeral of George D. Phelps
 The funeral Of George n. Phelps was held this afternoon at his home on Washington street where services were conducted by Rev. William c. Giffin, pastor of the Asbury Metho- dist church. The burial took place in the West cemetery,
 Council Discusses Matters Committee matters referred from the last council session were dis cussed by the city board members last night in order that reports may he made at the meeting Of the coun- cil on December r. The street, miscellaneous, lighting, police and fire committees, all had matters 10 talk over and investigate last night.
 Preparing For Rush
 Preparations for the annual land slide of mali of the holiday season are being made at the local post of- flee by Postmaster William A. Hayes The splendid manner in which the large amount has been cared for each year of the officials term has caused many words of commenda- ton for MT. Hayes efficient direc- | ton,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
CASE)F OMNIBUS
 DRYER CONTINUED SiIYeman Will Appear in Town
 6urt on January 6 IN INTERSTATE DISPUTE
Old Rsidcnt Celebrates S1st Birth day-Kensington Community Club IIa Interesting Mceting-Arm Is Brken-Hand Badly Cut.

Tn case of Charles L. Silvcrman nf 91 Norton street, Dorchester, Mas, driver of one of the busses ope'atd between New York and Eostor by the New York to Boston Auto ourist company, was con- tinued'ntil January 6, when it came uo for rial in the Berlin town court last niht. Judge George Griswold stated oday that there is a possibil ,ty ths the case may be continued even frther.
 Silvnnan was arrested on Dcccm- 5cr y State Policeman Palmer as ,hc bt was passing through Berlin, Two cunts were lodged against this driyoIdriyinc without Connecticut driver license and operating A bus eou!red with improper markers.
 Jon F. McEae. another driver for the .mpany. who was also arrested in Frlin, appeared in court, was nnct and appealed tho case to inc sundor court. No doubt the dis poslon of the case and tne sur rowling events will ho among the mo. interesting of Connecticut codr'. cass.
 Observes Stst Birthday
 amos Brown, ono of 1InnsinEt IS ht known residents. observed inc Sr anniversary of his birth at his bne Monday. lIr. Brown is known a,one of the fcw remaining old line dnocra's and is a staunch sup rrter and defender of the party, He was born in Vernon, Connccti- at. December s. 1S43, hut camo 10 sonsinEton when he was youth, Ie was hy trade a moulder and worked in New Britain for many srars. He retired from business rcveral years ago and is now occn- ried with his garden and work around his home. His produce Is regarded as among the best in the ,icinity.
 He was married abont 45 years % and together with Mrs. Brown will observe this anniversary in a short time. An earnest worker in st. Paurs church. ho is regarded as one Of the most faithful Of the par ishioners.
 Mr. and Mrs Brown have one daughter and three sons Miss Eliz' ahe'h Brown, their daughter, IS q teacher at tho Camp school in New Britain. and mormcr member o' ho Berlin school board. Their sons arc Richard c. Brown, cashier at th' Berlin freight depot; CorAeIiu' Brown of Birmingham, Mass, con
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Nationals
American
Independents
Minstrel Program

The minstrel show to be present. cd by the members Of Pythian lodge, No. 47, K. of P. at the bazaar fin Grange hall tomorrow evening will be one of the best entertainments seen here in some time. The pro- gram and cast is as follows: Open ing chorus, entire company; solo "Look Out Bolow." R. W. Fox; solo, "Ain'. Got 'Nuff 10 Pass Round, So I'll Keep It All to Myself F., Lackey; solo Cant To Heah Me Caun' Carolina" George Carlson; s7oca}ty. Harry Fisher; solo, "lf I Was What I Amt Instead Of What
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Safety Switch
Hcalth Officers Report

Dr. J. x. Bull health officer for Ilainyille, states that at present, Plainville is free from communica- hle diseases. No reports from any of the doctors in town on any serious slcknesscs have been reported. Dr. Bull, in conjunction with the other doctors is keeping strict watch on all suspicious cases in orler to check any outbreak of the diseases prevail ,nt in other cities and towns of the state and to date, their effQrts have heen rewarded with community free from maladies. Dr. Bull states that there are several cases Of humps about the town. but there is no epidemic here.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Will Talk On "China"

Rev. A. D. Heininger, assistant pastor of the Center Congregation- al church, New Britain, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Ber- lin Mems class tonight at the com- munity house. His subject will be, China" He has spent several years in the land of the orientals and is well prepared to give an interesting address. Refreshments will be serv- cd after the meeting and q social hour will be enjoyed.
 Attend Grange Meeting
 About 30 members of Berlin Grange attended a meeting of New ington Grange in that town last night. The third and fourth degrees were eXemplificd on a large class oC candidates from Newington and two Berlin Changers also took inc degree, Frank and Harold Skinner The annual Harvest supper was served and dancing was enjoyed un- iii about 1 o'clock. The Evoryman' s Bible Class orchestra of New Bri- tain furnished music
 :6 Take Degree.
 A class Of o6 candidates took the degree of Pomona at the meeting in Berlin yesterday. This is the fifth degree in the Grange. In the after. noon an excellent program was car ricd out and a general discussion ot conditions in Grangedom was held. The next meeting Of Pomona Grange will be held with Rocky Hil Grange in February.
 Dance at Grange Hall.
 Several pupils Of the New Britain high school will hold a dance in Grange hall tonight at s o'clock The affair will begin at s o'clock and will continue until about 12 o'clock.
 Annual Legion Meeting.
 Tine annual meeting Of Bolton. kaEica post, Amoriran LcgiO<. will he held at T. A. E, hall, Kensington tomorrow evening al $ o'clock. Of. fcors for the coming year will he ~lected and plans for 1925 will he discussed.
 Last Berlin Items The weekly meeting of the Com. munity club will be held in the . Methodist church basement this , evening at < o'clock Mrs. Charlc, 1 Nelson will have charge of the en- tertainment.
 A new electric bulletin board has bccn placed in front of thH Metho. dist church on Main street, which displays the activities for the week
 Tho Progressive Reading circle will meet al the home of Mrs. Isa. lollc Hagen Tuesday evening, Thi, ] is tho annual Christmas meeting and thc members are requested 10 bring gifts as usual
 The ladi"s of the Methodist church will hold their Christmas sale in tho church basement Friday evening commencing at o'clock. At o'clock. Mrs. Florence Morgan 0. Hartfori clocutionist, will give scv. cral readings.
 The Modern Woodmcn will holC
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
TURN RULE
ScricOla Fined.

nat tHe SdIe CT ClQeT WhlCn mas become so aged as 10 make people intoxicated will not be tolerated in this city, was learned by John Seri- cola, well known property and busi- ness man Of this city, who was fined $500 and costs and given a suspend cd jail sentence of 50 days in the city court this morning. On Saturday night young man purchased cider at SoricoIa'S store in his building on Prospect street and then went to the pra-8intor exposition of the Cham Der of Commerce in the Malone building. The heat at the exposi- ton had a disastrous effect with the result that he was arrested for in toXication.
 He dlvulgei that he had purchased cider from Scricola and Sericola was accordingly arrested. Serlcola stated that he had been in the habit of sell ing sweet cider. but that the cider must have been kept by him too long to cause such an effect on inc purchaser. Scricoa announced this morning that no more cider would be sold at his store.
 Frank LozenSkj. whose case was continued from last week on the charge Of selling liquor and having a reputation. was fined $2QO and costs,
 Property Transfers.
 Edward Iang has sold 10 Tasqua'e and ErncS'ne Albcrti}u property on Sumner street.
 William ]. Phc'an hae sold to Mjrhaol Flynn a house and lot on Grove strsr..
 Mac" Flying Cop Detective Sergeant Daniel McGn- lcuddy holds all records for speedy travel for the local police with tho flying trip to Providence and return yesterday afternoon 10 secure The oioro Woodford, wanted in this city for theft last year. The local de- partmont vas notified at 10 o'clock yesterday ot the arrest Of Woodford in Providence and at t1:23 o'clock, the detective sergeant left here. He arrived al Providence at 3:45 and at 4:15 was on the return train, ar- irving here at 7:4l o'clock last night.
 In the city court this morning, Woodford pleaded guilty before
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

The Congregational club of Cen tral Connecticut. met in the audtor- ium of the First Congregational church last night, The meeting was well attended by the puhlic.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Eager For Drill

Word emanating from the United States Veterans hospital in Alling- town, New Haven, states that the in mates there, suffering from sick nesses incurred from their service in the army during the world war, are eagerly cWaiting December IS when the drill team of Pythian lodge, K. of P. of Piainville will give an cX- hibition of their maneuycrs, The fame of the local drill team has gone abroad throughout the world whcr. ever there are Pythians because Of their drilling at the supreme lodge which convened in Toronto. Canada. last fall. This is a distinction that no other lodge in this section of the country has had and becauSe of this, the inyalided veterans in New Haven are anxious to witness the " ork of the team. Pythian lodge was one Of the first of many organi- cations asked 10 furnished entertain-
 nents for the veterans this Christ p7as lime
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
.SOUTHINGTON NEWS

The charter for the new National E.nk of Huntsville has been grant, | Ii Ky the treasury department, The hank stock has already been over subscribed. Plans for the building 7re hring drawn and it is expected that the bank will bc erected and opened within short time
 Richard Elliott, Jr, son Of Mir. and Mrs. Richard Elliott of North Main street. underwent an operation in d New York hospital Saturday.
 The following cases will he heard in the town court tomorrow morn IrE, Dominic KazarilIo and Phillip Tomposl, charged with ks"pIng in to>icating Ilquors with intent to sell; W. B. Corbett, reckless driving; and Robert O'Leary of Meriden, operat- ing a motor vehicle while under the influence Of liquor
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New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Class Meets Tonight

The intcrdenomlnational training class will hold its last meeting in the Congregational church this evening at 7:45 and full attendance is looked for This class has been one of the most successful projects at tempted in this line in PIainyile and the sessions have 0eon attended by large numbers throughout the sea- son. IL was organized to train all Sunday school teachers and future teachers in the best methods of inn parting religious education 10 the young and is considered an immense success from all angles.
 Hit By Automobile
 X man giving his name as Patrick McRriarty was taken 10 tGo New Rritain General hospital this morn ing shortly after II u'ctock suffering, it is thought. from a broken leg and other injuries. received Vhon ho was struck by an automobile at the turn just west of the stone quarry on Now Britain road. The driver of
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
SuStains Painful Injury

William Pennington, r years Of age, son of MT. and Mrs, John Chap man of Kcusington. broke his arm this morning at about 4:3o o'clock as he was cranrng an automobile. Dr. Matthew set the break and said that tho fracture was a bad one. Tho injured is resting comfortably.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Property Transfers.

Edward Iang has sold 10 TasQuaIe and ErncS'me Albortili property on Sumner street.
 William ]. Phc'an has sold to Flynn a house and lot on Grove strrr'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

The annual Christmas meeting and entertainment, an interesting event on the program Of Berlin Grange. will he held on December lG, Santa Claus will he present 10 please the little ones aud tho meeting will he open to Grange members and their families. X Christmas tree will be placed in Grange hall for this meet ipr
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
26 Take Degree.
Dance at Grange Hall,

Several pupils Of the New Britain high school will hold dance in Grange hall tonight at s o'clock. The affair will begin at o'clock and will continue until about 12 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Reckless Driver Fined.
N endt Gets $50 Fine.

Frank J. Wonit Of Wallngford was fined S3O and costs when his case came up in court. He was charged with reckless driving. lGe pleaded nolo contcnderc, but claimed that he had hes. aS.S@l into an aC- cident on the turnpike Sunday cyen- ing, which involved five cars. He said another car had forced him on 10 the left side of the road.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Annual Legion Meeting.

Tine annual meeting Of Bottom K1Sica post, Amcriran Lcgio<, will he held at T. A. E, hall, Kensinston, tomorrow evening al o'clock. or ficorS for the coming year will he rlected and plans for 1925 will be lLsnnAscl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
SWEEPS
VIRGINIA
Greatest Deluge Since 1870
Rayages Valley Farms

HARRIsoSBURG. Va. May IA
Tho greatest flood since fsT0-ths
year Of the big 1ood--was piun9ius
down tho Shenandoah valley river
10 the gateway AT Harpers Ferry to-
day.
A 50-hour storm in the upper val.
ley regions around tho headwaters OF
Shenandoah river has sent doiure
Of winter into tho two branches Of
tho river.
Between HarrfsonburR and Staun.
ton turns have been converted into
a LIKE. River bottom lands up and
dovfl the valley have been washed
clean. Hnrrisonburg's hugo munich.
pal hydro power plant, OH Tho shsn.
andoaii river. was enguifed.
Norforl a Western bridges arc ro.
ported out. and trnins are being de.
toured Mt RiveTton TO trucks OF the
Southern railway,
PTTTsBURG. PA, May 1s.--Be.
cause Of heHyy rninfalls over tho
Watersheds OF the Allegheny and
Mononmhela rivers. flood stage OF
% feet Mt the Point bridge. where
tho two streams form the Ohio river.
waa prcdictcd mt tho weather bureau
hero todny.
Tho rivers'wers steadily rising and
threatening TO inundste tho freight
trucks of the Baltimore a Ohio rail.
road alorfs tho Allegheny river at
Pittaburrl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
JAIL BREAKERS
ARE CAUGHT
Seattle Youths Are Held on
Auto Theft Charge

Captured Sunday after a short
lived jail break SATURDAY morning
AZ Kcunswtck. three Seattle youths
were again In the city sail AZ thai,
town awaiting ruturn 10 this city
to face charges q stealing an auto
mobile.
Tho youths. Il. y. buchanan. 20:
J. +. Sherman. 20. and l. II
Hawkins. -. were arrested by the
chief OF police az Kennswlck last
week and were held in jail pending
arrival Of Deputy Sheriff Ray r.
Murphy OF Seattle. when Murphy
arrived IN Kcnncwick he found hlu
prisoners had broken out q their
cells and wrrc free ON his arrival
a, the shcriffs office Monday morn.
ms. Murphy found a telegram an.
nounclng that thu men had been
rrcupturcd. Hs was 20 leave Mon.
day noon for Kennewick again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
TEN KILLED IN
KAISER RIOTS
10000 Goosestep In Parade;
Demand German Monarchy
by CARL ID. GR0AT
lfinlts ed prena Ahaff Cnrrnannndnnil


HALLE, Germany. May 12.--Jren
dead, several score injured and more
than 500 arrested WINS the toll of Sun.
days nonarchist concentration In
which 10000 goosestepped In parade
past General Ludonhorff and tho OK.
kaiser's son, Oscar
1t was communists, attempting to
interfere with tho demonstrations.
who paid with their lives for the at.
tempt, Police from behind barriers
poured q volley into tho red mob
which marched on the outskirts Of
the city,
Folltish speRlsors, advocating re.
turn to tho monarchy In such phrases
ns. I'VE never will rest until we again
have kaiser" harnn9ued cheering
throngs ut Yha Halle race track.
The occasion wan Inc unwilling OF
a statue OF General Won Moltlo, 10 re-.
place. ona' daatroyed,by communists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
Count Salm Sulks,
Refuses to Talk

VIENNA. May t3.--count Ludwig
Salru. husband Of Aiiilicsnt Rogers.
sulked Monday and refused 70 talk
about his separation from his heir.
csa.hride
eve been talking 70 reporters
ever since wa arrived in Europe. g
the count shouted augrliy "a he
aiIghted from the Orient express
and was INST by no onc save a del.
ogation o. ncwHpapermen who want.
81 20 hear what hs had 10 say
about the action Of Col. II. II.
Rogers IN taking MillIesnt homs
Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
RU MANIA KING
IN ENGLAND
Wales Regards Princess as
a "JoIly Little Kid"

DOVER. Eng. May r. king
Ferdinand and Queen Mitrie Of
RnmEnla and their daughter. Ileana.
who Is regarded "a pos sgtois brido
FOR the Prince OF waish arrived
ehrc Monday from Calais on an Of
fetal Wait 10 the Hritiah saovorcigna
The Prince OF wales Eaa on the
dock when the steamer conveyed
hy four dcstroycrs ana five sea-
planex arrived. tic greeted the
Rumsnlan King and ats On and tho
princess. whom he has referred TO
as Jolly nttlc kst~ Princess
Ilcana. for whom Quoan Marie Ia
believed to entertain high hopes, il
only IS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
Manila c. of c.
Visitor to Talk

Capt. II. l. Heath. % Manila.
president Of the American chamber
OF commerce Of Manila. will be the
principal speaker at luncheon 10
be given In his honor By the for
eisn trade committee Of the Seattle
Chamber OF Commerce Tuesday
noon In the L. c. Smith building
restaurant. A. f, Haines. chairman
pf the committee. viii preside. and
fhs meeting n open to the public.
Capt. and Mrs. Heath arrived In
!. Seattle Sunday on the President
jefferson for a visit in tho United
States. and are staying at the Wv
Washington hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
MILLION HALTS
RUN ON BANK
Funds Rushed to Missouri
House After S. O. S.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo.. aEly Il. -
One million dollars rushed no Spring
field from all sections OF Missouri
Monday stopped run ON The Union
National hank here. one OF the states
strongest financial institutions.
The run began Saturday. following
reports the hank was unstable
Panic.stricScn depositors Withdrew
thousands % dollars. with ia cssh
running low. the bank broadcast 8
call for help.
The Federal Reserve hank. Kan.
sas City. responded with t2sn00o.
other hanks added 20 this aurun;
md. In exchange for certified checks.
two Kansas City iheaters and n res
taurant rushed their weekend re.
ceipts 20 the institution
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
Couldn't Buy Straw Lid
So He Gets Injunction
Maybury Rushes the
Hay" Hat Season

MONDAY moruinE Charlus May.
4tA bur. clerk % tire house NJ
tho hst legislators. hanght a new
STRAW hat rlth an in5unrtAan.
Charlie first had tired % huv one
Win four silver aollarz bat ths hat
stoFe clerks refused 10 sen him onr.
TUESDAY IS onichl stray Hat
Niay they told him '-Ysuu have 70
wait until tomorrow 20 hay o. Nay.
ar Brown has 10 prociaimcd. h.
sides. me- hat certificates viii be
ererped nom airplAnes and the tons
~ TAI BUILDINGS IN the city ON Tues.
day. and perhaps you Wun't have 20
buy your new nd
But Charles had sesul Attorney
Adam Reeler wearing hai earlier
IN the morning. and he wanted one
toeA1. he went 20 see Beeier.
Wen have TO set ont aa miunc.
tton againt a hat clerk. rs.rainlng
him from refusing 90 sell fou =
straw hat. Reeicr saia
A few minutes iaer alaVburv
went after a new straw hat again.
In his hand he carried a legal docu.
incnt. which set forth that "he.
Charles Maybury, desired 20 rush
the straw hat season BY buying his
straw hat on Monday: that he
could not buy his hat on Tuesday.
a. Tuesday Is May ~. and that an
hat store clerks were hereby re.
strained nom refusing 10 seu the
said Charles Mayhury a new straw
hat
MayeuV Is now wearing his
'hay'' lld
Tho injunction worked, he s1ys.
"altho the only Judge who signed h
was Adam Beeier. Judge OF straw
Hats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-12
Pioneer Tailor of
Seattle Succumbs

Funeral services for Fred Carl
Kropf. pioneer Seattle tailor. who
died early Sunday at his home. iii
Howell ST.. win be held at D. IN.
Tuesday from the Home Undertake
ing Co. Kropf was born IN Baden.
Germany, September II. 1928. conn
ing to Seattle in 1889. He 10 szIr-
viyed by his widow. Sophie. a
daughter, Mrs. c. r. Wolf, and
four CONS, Fred and Edwin Of
EatonviIle. william Of Tacoma. and
Amin Of Seattle.