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Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
Found Lifeless In Bed By Servant
Shortly After He Had Eaten A
Hearty Lunch.
FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY
His Body Will Rest At Historic
Arlington Cemetery Among The
Nations Heroes.

William Jennings Bryan was dis
covered dead in bed at the home of
friend at Dayton, Tennessee, Sum
day afternoon by a servant. He had
retlred to his room in the early af-
ternoOn for a nap and was found
dead at 4:3O o'clock.
Heart disease was given as the
cause Of death.
He was in the best of spirits and
expressed himself as feeling fine"
When he retired shortly after lunch.
about 1870 o'clock. He had attended
services at the Southern Methodist
Episcopal Church before lunch and
mad partaken of a hearty meal be-
lore retiring to his room.
When physicians arrived thew
SAID that death had occurred while
he slept.
Mrs. Bryan was writing on the
porch when her distinguished hus-
band passed away.
Mrs. Bryan was preparing to leave
Dayton this week for Idaho. where
she expected to spend the summer
with her son.
About to Leave Dayton
Mr.. Bryan was to leave navton
tuesday for Knoxville, where he
was scheduled to deliver two
speeches, then go to Nashville for a
similar engagement before going ia
Florida. He expected to join Mrs.
Bryan again in the fall.
Mr.. Bryan was in Chattanooea
Saturday morning, after having
spent the night at the Ross Hotel.
en- route to Winchester. He arrived
Saturday evening at $3.50 from Win
where he had spoken twice
during the day. His first speech
Saturday was delivered at Jasper.
followed by an address at noon to
The C1Vitan Club in Winchester.
He was taken to Dayton Sunday
morning by A. W. Lessly, owner of
Inc Ross Hotel, and they reached
here about $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. BRYAN
stayed at home during the morning
IND made arrangements :or the
speech to be delivered at the court
louse in Dayton Monday night.
Aimed to Give Speech to Country
Mr.. Bryan last Friday expressed
'leasure that the Scopes trial had
uddenly collapsed before he was
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Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
DELAWARES STORY TO Be
TOLD ON SCREEN AT SECQUI
Plan Outlined By Secretary Hastings
OF The Commission

< Through a moving picture the
wonderful story of Delaware, de-
picting the advancement of the state
from the time of the early settlers
through the various periods up to
the present time, will be shown at
the Sesqui-Contenniai, in Philadel-
phia, next year. This is one of the
projects decided on by the Sesqui-
Centennial Commission of Delaware
to exploit the advantages enjoyed by
residents of this stateZ
The picture will SHOW Delaware's
progress in the last $50 years. The
idea of the commission is to demon
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Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Is NEARING COMPLETION
Funds Are Needed Now To Complete
The Fine Structure For Firemen

The Community Building being
erected by the Carlisle Fire Com
pany of Milford is rapidly nearing
completion, and persons who have
visited the place this week are much
impressed with the fine structure
which will house the towns civic
activities. AS the building nears
completion, however, the building
committee of the Carlisle Fire Com
pany find that they are in need of
ready cash at the present moment.
There yet remains to be done the
plumbing, heating, half of the plas-
tering, hardwood floors, steel cell
ings, window and door trim and
painting. To date the firemen have
borrowed a total of 100000 on the
building and they feel that they
should not borrow any more if pos
sible to avoid it. With this end in
view they are starting next Mon
day campaign to last fifteen days,
with the following purposes in view:
First, to collect as many as possible
of the subscriptions now standing on
their books. Second, to secure cash
and pledge subscriptions from those
who have not as yet subscribed to
the Community Building Fund !
Whether you live in the country
near Milford or in the town itself |
you should be interested in this
Community Building. 1t may never
profit or benefit you in a manner
which you can see or figure in dol
lars and cents, but every man, wo-
man and child will be benefited di-
rectly or indirectly by this building
and advantages which it will offer.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
STATE SCHOOL BOARD
RE-ELECTSDR. BROWN
HEAD FOR NEXT YEAR
Wyoming Man Was Unanimously
Chosen At Meeting Held Last
Friday AT Dover.
MAY CLOSE SOME SCHOOLS
Three InssSussex County May Not
Open This Fall Because Of
Poor Attendance.

Members of the State Board of
Education held an all-day session
at Dover last Friday in the Supreme
Court room when organization for
the new year was effected by the
selection of DR.. Thomas R. Brown,
of Wyoming, as president and Minos
E. Culver, of Laurel, as vice presi-
dent, both being reflections.
Requests for a referendum on a
building program at Marshallton in
New Castle county to cost $2,500 and
also at Selbyville, Sussex county, to
cost $4,000, were approved by the
board.
The closing of the schools at Quin-
ton, No. So; Mary Martin, No. 18,
and Long Neck, No. 20, all in Sussex
county, where the attendance has
been very small, was discussed af-
ter which the matter of closing
these schools and providing for
transportation of the pupils from
those schools to larger centers was
left with the superintendent of pub
lie instruction to settle as he sees
best.
With reference to the salaries of
elementary teachers holding high
school certificates, the board adopted
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the teacher holding
a high school teachers certificate |
and teaching in the elementary
grades shall be paid the minimum
salary for that certificate the same
as if teaching in high school grade,
but no increments shall be added
for expense unless the holder shall
have had at least Il semester hours
credit in elementary school methods,
Or management during his prepara-
lion for said certificate or until he
shall have had the said additional
after having received a
high school certificate. Having had
he elementary preparation above
described the increments and max
mum salary shall be the same as if
he teacher were teaching in a high
choOl grade.
The board also adopted a resolu-
ion relative to janitor service, al
owing $40 for each full time ele-
nentary teacher employed and an :
ddition of $35 to each district for :
ach full time elementary teacher in
xcess of two, and that in high
chools an additional $50 shall be
lade for each full time high school
eacher employed.
Action was deferred until later
leeting relative to scholars being
ismissed before the regular clos
lg hours in the afternoon for ath- I
tic contests. U
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
WILL BE HELD NEXT WEEK
Friday and Saturday Applicants Will
BE Given Opportunity To Qualify

The State Board of Education has
announced that teachers examina.
tions will be held on Friday and Sat
urday, August 7th and 8th, for both
white and cOlored teachers. These
examinations will be held in Will
mington, Dover, Georgetown and
Seaford. The program for the ex-
aminations as announced by the
State Board follows:
For white teachers:
No. School, Wilmington
Dover High School
Georgetown High School
Seaford High School
For ColOred Teachers:
Dover Colored School.
Candidates may take the examina-
tions at the centres most convenient
to them.
The schedule for examinations is
as follows:
Friday, August z, 1925
A. M
Arithmetic
Handwriting
Delaware History
American History G Civics (H. S.
Equiv
P. M
U. S. History
Geography
Music
Theory & Practice of Teaching
English & American Literature
(H. S., Equiv
Saturday, August s, 1925
A. M
Reading
Oral & Written English
Elementary Science
Community Civics
Child Study Oh. S. Equiv.)
2. M
Drawing
Hygiene & Sanitation
Physical Training
Handwork
Psychology (H. S. Equiv
The examinations will begin at
line o'clock and close ut four o.
lock, Standard Time.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
FRUIT DISEASE CLINIC AT
KENT-CUSSEX FAIR TODAY
Experimental Station Expert viii
Show Different Fruit Diseases

Those orchardists and grape
growers who took advantage of the
fruit disease clinic which was held
in the County Agents exhibit booth
at the Kent-Sussex Fair last year
were so well pleased with the type
of information they received regard
ing the control of the various fruit
diseases and insects that it has been
decided to conduct a similar clinic
again this year in connection with
the County Agents exhibit on Fri
day afternoon, July 81.
DR.. T. F. Manns, Plant Pathologist
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Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
Liquor Bottles Found
Suspended Between Walls

Martin Swiggetto of Dover
last Saturday night was held
in $500 bail for the upper
court by Magistrate W. D.
Burton on a charge of having
in his possession over two
quarts of liquor. The liquor at
Swiggetto's house was found
in somewhat peculiar man.
ner. Several bottles were tied
together and hid down be-
tween the Misunderstanding so
that they could be pulled up
easily. Swiggetto claimed the
liquor did not belong to him,
but to some of his boarders.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART
TROUBLE AT HOME OF FRIEND
Mrs. Warner, Sixteen,
Is The Mother OF Twins

Twin daughters were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Francis E.
Warner, of Laurel, last Friday.
The father is Is while the mo-
ther is only a mere slip of a
girl, 16. Mrs. Warner was Miss
Mary Ellis and was married
when she was Is with the con-
sent of her parents. Warner is
a teleglaFher on the Delaware
Division of, the Tenacylvania
Railroad
Both Babies are healthy and
normal and the girl mother is
reported to be getting along
nicely.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-31

THERE ARE 1900 RU.
RAL WEEKLY NEWS
PAPERS IN THE UNI
TED ST ATE S. THE
CHRONICLE S "A ND s
FOURTH IN THIS LIST
IN CIRCULATION.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED.

Frederick II. Bollerer has brought suit against Victor ulberti of Hart ford for $1.000 damages as a result of an automobile collision on Con- necticut boulevard. East Hartford, on the afternoon of April 19. Saul P. Waskowitz is acting for the plaintiff. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. HOrVitZ acting on a writ returnable in the city court the second Monday O. May. has attached an automobile be- longing to the defendant
 B. Bcrson has been sued for $500 by the Eastern Lounge Co. of New Milford. The writ was issued by Roche X Cabelus and is roturnablc in the city court the fourth Monday Of April.
 The Stanley Chemical Co.,, through Kirkham, Cooper, Hungerford X Camp. has sued Catherine Lynch of Middletown for $500.
 James A. Andrews ct al have brought action for S100 damages against Peter Ritowski. The writ, which is retuInable the first Monday of May in the city court, was issued by Attorney Margaret w. Perkins.
 Rackliffe Bros. Inc, through l. |. Rachlin, have sued F, \. Francis of Southington for $400 for alleged non-payment Of goods sold and de- livered. The papers are returnable in the city court the fourth Monday Of April.
 Edward Gnsberg has instituted suit for S3,0O0 damages against George Toplyu and Steve Topalian for alleged breach of contract. H. H. Milkowtz issued the writ, which is roturnabIe in the city court the first Monday of May,
 Walter Sztaba, a minor, by his next best friend, Stanley Sztaba, has sued William Blackburn for $500, alleging assault and personal vto- lence. Saul P. Waskowitz issued the writ. It is returnabln the first Mon day of May in the city court.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
CRAIG RETURNING
New York Comptroller Was On Way West to Testify in Senator Wheel CTS Trial.

New York. April 24.-City Comp troller Charles l.. Craig today is on his way back to New York after he had gone as far as Chicago in con- pliance with a request for his ap- pearance as a witness at the trial of Sentor Burton K. Wheeler at Great Falls, Mont. Ie ended his westward journed when he was met in Chi cago by department of justice agents who told him the trial had suddenly come to an end, 1t was said at the comptroller's office.
 Deputy Comptroller Kerrigan said that Mr. Craig left for Montana "at the urgent solicitation Of United States government authorities. who demanded that he appear as wit ness at the trial to identify George B. Hays. one of their principal wit nesses." Alexander Lehman, assis- tant on District Attorney Banton's staff, left yesterday to be witness for Senator Wheeler.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
UNIFORM HOURS PROGRAM.

At a meeting Of the Uniform Hours committee of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the following recommendation were drawn up 10 be submitted to the merchants 10 be acted upon at general meeting to be held in the near future: Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Fri day, ?, m; Saturday, g p. m.; evenings before holidays tobserved), |, ?. m.: December, 2l, 22, g, p. m.; December 24, ' ?. m; Wednes- day afternoons GuIy August 26), 1915 noon. Close all day Indepen- dence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiv- ing Day and Christmas Day. Keep open Friday evenings until 9 o'clock and close Saturday evenings at 6 o'clock (during July and August).
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
BAD DREAM GOOD
 OMEN, SAYS GIRL
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12:47 this noon. He was Charles NJ. Perry, farmer of Southbury, aged 5s, married, with three chil- dren one of whom is a girl aged z. A son is in Boston university.
 When Mir. Perry, the second juror of the same family name, was &C., cepted the defense had challenged Is talesmer, the state 8 and the court had excused 37. Perry was the 65th talesman called.
 Three talesmen excused before recess were George w. Keeler. of Cheshire, John McMahon of Meriden and Oliver B. Cooper of New Ha- ven all being opposed to capital punishment. The next talesman, Fred C. Sperry of Orange, was ex- cused as he said he had been con- stable for three years. Then Perry was accepted.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
EIGHT APPLICANTS
 F0R POLICE FORCE
Regular to Succeed O'Mara to
 Be Chosen Tonight

The board of police commission CTS will hold special meeting to- night to consider applications for appointment as a regular patroman to i'll a vacancy caused by the promotion of Sergeant Patrick J. O'Mara, as department clerk and to the supornumerary force Of the dc. partment.
 Eight applications haye been re- ceived from members of the super numerary force for appul q, .....l as regular, and the eight applicants have been requested to appear be- fore the board at tonight's meeting. Those who have applied for the appointment are: John Griffin, Otis Hopkins, William Mccarthy Will liam McMurray, Peter Skierkowski, John Smignl, James MarinelIa and Apostolos Pianos, Marinella Is over the age limit while Pianos is not up to the requirements regarding height, so both of these applicants are not expected to receive consid- eration for the appointment.
 Chief William c. Hart has re- ceived five applications for the new position of department clerk and these will be considered by the board at the meeting at which applicants have been asked to present them selves. It is expected that the board will also decide on the duties to be performed by the clerk. Ap- plications have been received from Joseph J. Wasnik, 5s City avenue: Harry W. Thureson, 4S Kelsey street: John J. Kiernan, 105 Bas- sett street; William Buchner, ' Wal lace street, and Albert J. Murphy of 127 Smalley street.
 Applications for appointment to the supernumerary force are from the following: Olvin F. Corey, 67 Connecticut avenue: Cyrus Schoon- maker, 50 Court street; Raymond Mount. 67 Hart street; Thomas r. Butler, 4 Highland street. and Henry Friedman. SS Kelsey street. '
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Worcester Man Shoots
 Oif Head With Shotgun

Shrewsbury. Mass. April 24.--The body of Philip Candlin, 35, Of Worcester was found in the rear seat of his automobile in the Shrewsbury woods today with his features horribly mangled from a shotgun wound, said to have been self inflicted Wednesday morning. The shotgun was found beside the body The dead mans wife re- ported Candlin left home Wednes- day morning to visit Q sister in Shrewsbury but he failed to appear there, Candlin Is said to have been Respondent because of poor health and had frequently threatened to end his life, He leaves q wife and two children.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
|. S. TREASURY STATEMENT |. s. treasury balance. $355,711.7Sl
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our friends and neighhors also the Emanuel Gospel church. and the Sunshine So- ciety for their kind expressions of sympathy, occasioned by the death of our beloved wife and mother and for the beautiful floral tributes We also wish 10 thank Miss Matson of tho Metropolitan Life InS, Co.,. for her care as nurse.
 ALFRED Y. DIXON.
 AND CHILDREN.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
CARD OF THANkS

We wish to thank all our kind friends and neighbors who sympa- tlized with us during the illness and death of our son, Edward Thomas Farrell. We wish to especially thank the employees of the Connecticut Light and Power, and the Altar and school boys of St. Joseph's church,
 Signed, MT. and Mrs. Arthur P. YCadon, MT. and Mrs T. R. Farrell
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
City Items

Victrolas. Pianos. Radio at Morans. -advt.
 Novelty Balloon Dance, Odd Eel lows hail, Arch St. Ladies and Gents prizes. All for fun and fun for all Alberg's orchestra.-advt.
 Hear McE3nelly's first Victor Rec ord at Morans. It's a real hit.-adv.
 Home cooked luncheono. Crowell's -advt.
 . John Martin, truck driver for the Lash Motor Co.,. reported to the police this morning that he had struck and broken traffic post at the corner of East Main and East streets.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
POULTRY BAN LIFTED

Hartford, April A. Notice was sent out by James M. Whittlesey, state commissioner of domestic ami mals that the ban imposed on the sale and transportation of poultry. because of the European fowl pest, has been removed so far as dealing in poultry within the state is con- cerned, Shipments of live poultry from out of the state must be in spected before they can be slaugh- tered. .,.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
PLANE IS WRECKED

Boston, April 24.-An airplane de- signed for committing between Bos- ton and the Island of Martha's Vine yard was wrecked on the mud flats off Boston air port today when the engine failed in taking off. Lieut.. A. l.. Edson, Massa chusetts National Guard, the pilot, was slightly injur- cd. The machine was owned by Deputy Sheriff Wilson of Vineyard Haven,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
ss,OOO. 900 ALDITORIUM

Washington. April 24.--A business session calling for a vote on con- struction of the proposed s2,00O.- 900 auditorium to supplement Memorial Continental hall, its na- tional home. and the annual pill grimage of delegates to Mount Yer non occupied most of today's pro gram for the annual congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
POUND STERLING
 AT HIGHEST. MARK
Reaches S4.SO 5-S Early Today
 in London
ny Tho Associated Press.

oy Tho Associated Press.
 London. April 24.-The pound sterling today touched s4.S0 6-S, which Is its highest point since the war on the London market.
 The new rate is two-eighths of a cent higher than the quotation on Jan. 2S, wheA the effect of the trip to America of Montagu Norman, governor of the Bank of England helped buoy the rate to S4.S0 3-S.
 Since that time level few points lower had been maintained until Monday of this week, since when an ascent by fractions Of cent has been recorded daily,
 New high marks for the postwar period were made by the pound sterling today in its advance toward parity with the dollar, After touch- ing 4.SO 5-S in the noontime quota tlons for a new record it continued to rise and closed at 4,S1 3-S, its highest mark since 1915.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Mayor Hylan Gives Out
 Political Statement

New York. April 24.-Mayor Fly Ian today issued a statement and said in part; ..'
 "The interests arc very anxious to shclyc me in favor of some one who would aid them in putting over the billion dollar traction deal. They will Use any means to get democratic leaders to shelve me, They feel called upon to advise these leaders who the candidates should be.
 "Thc men who hope to put over the traction deal on the pecople of the city and to trim the honest in vesting public as they are now trim
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
MT. and Mrs. Berg Win
 kiwaniS Prize Waltz

Mr and Mrs. Arthur Borg wore victorious in the prize waltz contest at the dance of the Kiwanis club last night in Grange hall, Newington. About 50 couples were entered in .the contest and all except Mir. and Mrs. Berg were eliminated because Of violations of dancing rules, Tho prizes were a hand bag and a box of cigars.
 The event was one of the most pleasant in the history ot the club The attendance was large, tostifying 10 the popularity of the orEaniza- ton.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
0Paths
Owen DOllertY

Owen Doherty, age 65 years, of 237 Clark street, died this morning at the New Britain General hospital, after a long illness. He was for many years employed eat the North S5 Judd factory. Several nieces and ncphews survive.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at o'clock from St. Marys church with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
NORTON LEADING
 IN TRACK EVENTS
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seventh, Warren. Navy. Best time jl l-5 seconds.
 Putting 16 pound weight (decath- lon)--won by Plansky, Georgetown; second, Norton, Georgetown; third, Warren. Navy: fourth. Sturtridge, Depauw; fifth, Mcconnell, Alfred; sixth, suppIee, Maryland; seventh, Bender, Gettysburg Best mark A feet 2 inches.
 11O-metre hurdles, decathlon, won by SturtriCge, De Pauw: second, Norton. Georgetown; third, Plansky, Georgetown; fourth, Mcconnell. AL fred; fifth Supplee, Maryland; sixth, Bender. Gettysburg; seventh, War ren, Navy. Best time 16 4-5 seconds
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Foreign Exchange

New York, April 24.-Foreign ex- changes firm. Quotations Gin cents) Great Britain, demand 4SO 7-S, ca bles 4S1 IS, 60 day bills on banks 1T Is; France, demand 5.I9 1-2, cables 5.2o; Italy. demand 4.1O 1-2, cables All; Belgium, demand 5,05; Germany, demand 23S0; Holland, demand 39.9S; Norway demand IG.32; Sweden, demand 26.93; Dem
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Felt in Worcester

Worcester. April 24.--A very dis tinct earth tFcmor was felt in sev- eral parts of this city about 3 o'clock this morning. It was de- scribed by those who were awak- ened by it as being similar to that caused by the passing of a heavy truck or by street car running over gravel on the rails. It lasted about 10 or IS seconds.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24

ming the riders by crowding and tanning them in on the existing subway and elevated lines, have no regard for the people or party af- filiations. They are soley ont to make a profit and they don't care how they get it. That is why they are anxious to eliminate any one who stands in their way"
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24

mark, demand 1853; Switzerland, demand 1886: Spain, demand 14.S2: Greece, demand 1.S4; Poland. de. mand 19 IA; Czecho- -Slovakia, de- mand 2,96 1-2; Jugoslavia, demand I61; Austria, demand .O014 1-4; Rumania, demand 45 l-2; Argentina, demand 3S.25; Brazil, demand 10.62; Tokio demand AZ; Shanghai de- mand 74 IA; Montreal 100.>5
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Wladyslaw Narzgicwlcz

Wladyslaw Narzgiewicz, the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Lucian Narzgie- wicz of S9 Silver street, died this morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the Sa- cred Heart church and interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Mary BerZrusCLyk

Mary Berzrusc2yk, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lehk Bcrzrusczyk of II Gold street, died yesterday afternoon. Funeral eerv- ices were held this morning with burial in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
VOTE UNIFICATION

Watertown. \. \, April 24.-The northern New York conference of the Methodist Episcopal church to- day voted lo5 to in favor of the unincatiOn of the northern and southern branches of the church.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
Jl1trPraIa
James Thompson

The funeral of James Thompson was held this morning at o'clock from St. Joseph's church with a mass of requiem sung by the pastor, Rev. John Donohue. Interment was in St, Mary's cemetery.