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New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
FLASHES OF LIFE: 2,5OO EGGS PUT
 INTO TON WEIGHT CHRISTMAS CAKE

By the Associated Press
 Rome-Count Volpi. head of the recent debt mission to the United states, thinks Washington is a mag nincent city. He would like to live there but would want 10 spend one week each month in New York.
 London The famous Waterloo bridge across the Thames, built in 1877 and one of the finest in the world architecturally. Is to be re- placed by larger structure.
 Paris-Jules J. Jusserand. h the opinion Of Myron T. Herrick. is one Of the greatest assets America has in France.
 Rome-A fascist opinion given by Senator Cippico during debate on 6 bill curtailing the freedom Of the press: "The press and the moving pictures have been too long in Italy uncontrolled schools for crime. The government intends to put an end to this shame"
 London-A Christmas cake weigh ing more than ton has been made by 71-year-old baker. Into 1t went 2,500 eggs. S. F. Stevens has been baking Christmas cakes for 30 years, each one bigger than its pre- 'rcessors.
 Springfield, Mass, Miss Lillian 'onnolly, 47. ants to bet s1,00o hat she can walk faster from Provi- fence, R. l.. to Boston than did Miss Eleanor Sears of Boston, 43, snow, rain or shine.
 Philadephia-In his two years as ross Of Philadelphia police Smedley Butler has lost 1.500 hours of sleep and seven pounds in weight. He works IS hours a day and his weight is now 143. Once 1t dropped to 40. He has few gray hairs and wrinkles, but feels fine.
 New York-Bill Tilden is now go- ine into the spoken drama. He will be the star of The Kid Himself"
 London-The argument that 280.- h0o,000 American safety razor blades are made annually from Sheffield steel has failed to induce the house of commons to exempt blades and razors from the tariff. Fear of Ger man competitton prevailed.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16

New York-HaTng taken Henry Ford's advice to come to Broadway with his fiddle and make some money. Nellie Durham now has a vaudeville contract, Nellie would not take more than sa nightly for playing for Henry. although the family home at Norway. Me, was threatened with sale for taxes. A friendly editor has now paid the taxes, Everything seems coming Mellie's way except that in Augusta, Ga. Mrs, Hattie Dorrill insists that she wrote waltz attributed to Mel lie when he played 1t for Henry's dancing class.
 Budapest-Henry and Nellie would be welcome here. Foreign jazz Is taboo after New Years, Musi- cal comedy and light opera are hav- ing a pre-war vogue.
 New Haven-Yale medical schoo! plans complete revision of It's edu- cational methods.
 Bridgeport-Presentation of evt- dence starts In trial of Charles Frost on charge of arson.
 Middletown-Frank Yantz seri- ously injured In fall down elevator shaft.
 Fairfeld-Governor TrumbuI In address emphasizes importance Of air transportation in development Of states industries.
 Greenwich Two pedestrians struck by automobiles; one driver arrested, other unidentified.
 Bridge port-Preparations for state lumber dealers convention compIet- ed,
 Darien-Two 1I-year-old boys dis appear mysteriously from grounds Of Cherry Lawn boarding school.
 Hartford-William Donald Travis, arrested at West Haven on perjury charge as result of marriage license investigation brought here for trial.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
New Years Eve Frolic
 Al the TqrtfOrd Club

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E, Stanley and N1r. and Mrs. William H. !>attonbury are among the New Britain residents who have made reservations for the New Year s Eve Frolic and Bnll at the Hart ford Club to be given for the Connccticut Chidren's Aid Society under the direction of Winchell smith,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
J. D. HOLLAND DIES

Boston. Dec. Is Ps-Jeremiah T Holland, former president of the National Letter Carriers association was found dead In bed at his home today. He recently was promoted 'o the position of assistant superin- tcndent Of malls in the Boston post office.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
SERIOUSLY INJURED

New Haven. Dec. Is Op>--Reports from East Hampton, Mass. last night stated that Watson S. Wood ruff, Jr., who was injured there Sunday evening when the automo- bile he was driving On College high way struck horse and carriage. is seriously hurt, but is resting con- fortably at Dickenson hospital. Former Senator Watson S. Woodruff, ST. and Mrs, Woodruff. the young mans parents. are among those at his bedside.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
TEN CANDIDATES WANTED

Concord, N. H, Dec 16 Ps-Thn candidates were formally nominated for bishop of New Hampshire at a special convention Of the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of New Hanp- shire, which met here this morning to elect a successor 10 the late Bishop Edward Melville Parker of Concord
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
VICTORY TIPS DOPE

Colum bias victory over Army was one of the biggest surprises of d sea son filled with startling upsets. Whipped by Cornell and Ohio State, the Crowley machine wasn't figured to have much chance beating tho cadets. But 1t turned the trick. nevertheless. putting up the best game q Columbia team has shown ln ] long while.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
nvERGROMN BOY DIES

Fairfield, Dec. l6 PA-Hiram Homer Crittonden. IS, who weighed .25 pounds, died at his home here yesterday from internal hemor- rhage. and not as the result of be- ing struck by a baseball bat while playing at the school, it was an nounced by schoo! officials here last night Dr. Lawrence F. Poole, school physician said, that he was notified of the boys death from hemorrhage and an investigation into the case revealed that he was not victim of violence on the part of the other persons, as was reported.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
IRISH BOUNDARY APPROVED

Dublin. Dec. IS P>-The Free Itate senate today endorsed the reso- lution adopted by the Dali Eireonn last night, declaring the bill ratify- ing the London Irish boundary agreement necessary 10 the public peace, By this action, possibility of q popular referendum on the issue is excluded. and the bill becomes op- erative inlm ediately
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
Keeps Your Feet
 Warm in Winter

Rub feet and ankles before going to bed with Mike Martins Lini- Ment-the liniment used by athletes It keeps feet warm as toast all night, Helps prevent chills. colds, and rheumatism. Al! druggists, 5oc per hottls.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
THREE UNHURT AS
 GAR TURNS TURTLE
Speeding Coupe Tips on Stanley 's. Street.DriYer Arrested

Anthony Lugli. IT. of 222 Clark street and two companions had miraculous escape from serious in- Jury yesterday afternoon when small coupe in which they were rid tng was wrecked as it turned turtle on Stanley street. All the windows of the coupe, the steering gear, and other parts were broken. but Lugli and his two companions crawled out of the capsized machine unhurt'
 Lugli was arraigned before Judge Benjamin w. filling in police court this morning on charges of taking the automobile without permission of the owner. John Lugli, his broth- CT: with reckless driving and oper- ating without a license. He pleaded guilty to all three charges.
 From the evidence in the case, 1t was learned that young Lugli took the keys for the machine from his brothers pockets and getting his two friends, went to the garage and started for a ride, Going along Stanley street, Lugli was driving with the throttle wide open when he came upon several machines travelling in the same direction. He swung to the left 10 pass them. bui the speed of the auto was so great that it did not stay on the road, swerving to the extreme left and over a small embankment.
 Judge Alling continued the case until tomorrow morning for sen ience.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
LANSDOWNE'S WIFE
 TES7|FIES TODAY
(Continued From First Page)

ont the functloning of this mast" Mrs, Lansdowne's statement con- tinued. Tt is pointed out that this mast is of new type, and differs considerably In certain details from the standard navy mast. Thus, in failure 10 function properly of either the mast or gear, the Shen- andoah could carry sufficient fuel 10 safely return 10 Lakehurst, and any defects or deficiencies be remedied prior 10 the middle western flight"
 "It Is of course understood that In the case of trial flight of this kind the commanding officer could pick his weather. having no sched- ule 10 follow. Because of weather during the thunderstorm period in the middle west the long legs on rigid schedule and the un- tried mast. my husband was very much opposed to this flight, and protested as vigorously as any of- fcer is allowed to do 10 his sI- periors. Everyone knows that in or naval services orders are given to be obeyed and no officer cares to earn the stigma of cow ardice for insubordination by refus- ing outright, after his protests have been ruled, to do what he is told.
 "My husband also felt that the Shenandoah. being our only flight airship, should be treated like man-o-war. used only tor war pro- blems and should not be taken on commercial trips inland, simply to give taxpayers look at their prop erty. In the case Of a water-borne fighting vessel. she would not be taken to the Great Lakes in order to promote the interests of the peo- pie In the middle west In our navy as a coast defense force. Ii could not be done in the case of battle ship and 1t has been proven that it could not be done In the case Of the Shenandoah"
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
ORDER OF NOTICE OF HEARING

District of Berlin. ss: Probate Court, october 9th, A. D. 1925.
 Estate of Hanora Mvdowney late of the town of New Britain, in said district, de- ceased.
 Upon the application of The Commercial Trust Company praying that as admlnis- trator c. |. g, q. b. T 1t may be author i2ed and empowered to sell and convey certain real estate, as per said applica- ton on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office. in New Britain. In said district. on the 18th day of October. A. D. 1925, at g o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendencY of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing this order In some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post in thu town of New Britain, in said district. and by giving notice to all parties fin interest either personally or by mailing to each one prepaid postage q copy of this order. and return make to this court of the notice given.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNET, Judge
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

Miss Lydia HeInzmann, winner of the popularity contest conducted by the Disabled American War Neter- ans, will be crowned Forget et-Me-Not Queen tonight at the Capitol theater mond ring as testimony of her popu- laritv. The contest was held in con- nection with the annual forget-me- not sale, which opens today and will continue until October 12. inclusive.
 Urging generous contribution 10 the forget-me-not campaign Mayor 4. M. Paonessa today issued the fol lowing statement;
 "I feel the formali'ies of 3 procla- nation do not beht such an occasion ss forget -me-not" day, which is the annual effort on the part of disabled war veterans organizations to raise funds for the aid of their comrades who are now unable to aid them selves.
 Such an occasion as this should be haled as welcome opportunity for all of us 10 show our appreci- ation for what these maimed men have dono. We realize that our contributions, given in the purchase of these little flowers, can never compensate OUT servicemen for their loss of health and limb. but We should he anxious to assist in furth, ering their program. items of. which include, Rendering assistance to wounded and disabled mon; furttor- .ins national legislation in thcir jH
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
ASSESSORS NOTICE

On or before October IS, 1925 all persons who are owners of personal property subject 10 taxation in the City of New Britain, Conn, are here by notified to file Tax List properly made out and sworn to with the Board of Assessors at their office.
 The following property is subject 10 taxation and must be listed under penalty for failure to list tho same:
 Horses, Mules, Thoroughbreds.
 Neat Cattle. Oxen, etc, CoPs, Three Year Olds, Two Year Olds. Yearlings, Thoroughbred7,
 Sheep. Goats. val1e exceeding S1oo Swine, vaule exceeding $25.
 Poultry tNo. of Fowls) value eZ ceeding S25.
 Dogs.
 Carriages, Wagons. etc. Bicycles.
 Watches. Diamonds, other pieces of iewelry. value exceeding E25.
 Household furniture of any one family value exceeding $500.
 Private libraries and books, yalU" exceeding S200.
 Pianofortes. plano players, phouo- graphs and other musical instru- ments. value exceeding $25.
 Farming tools. actually and eTcI1- sively used in the business of farm ing upon any one farm, value eE- ceeding S20o.
 Mechanics tools, actually used lay Inc owner in his trade vane eXreed- ing s2oO.
 Excess of credits over debits Of merchants, including individuals and partnerships. but not corroratlons.
 Bonds. Mortgages and other notes, Credits, other Choses in action.
 Cash on hand, money on deposit in bank in this state or elsewhere, except deposits in Connecticut Say tpgs banks, savings department or any Connecticut Trust company or savings department of any Conne~'i- cut National Bank. value exceeding $500.
 Taxable personal property subject 10 listing not mentioned in any printed item above.
 The Assessors will be iu scssion for the purpose Of receiving such lists in Room o06, City Hall. on oc- tober lst and each week day there after np 10 and including October 18th from SEQ a. m. 10 5:ho ? m. and October 2rd. 10th and 18th from : ?. m. 70 2 p. m. in addition.
 FRANK N. IlMNEEIA%
 JAMES j. BIf TIER. FRANK DZICzEE. Dated at New Britain. Conn this 7Eth day Of Sept. 1923.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
GET 300 MEMBERSHIPS
 IN HOSPITAL DRIVE
Woman'c Board Reports Success of One Day Campaign-WilI Give
 Tea Tuesday Afternoon

Three hundred yearly membership at s1 apiece were received yesterday in the one day drive conducted by the woman's hospital board of the New Britain General hospital. &C., cordlng to reports this morning. In addition to these 300, there also was received one life membership at $25 offered voluntarily.
 The drive was conducted by wom- en who set up booths in business places throughout the city. The or ganization this morning issued a vote of thanks to the women who helped, to the merchants of the city who cooperated and to the press.
 Another opportunity to pay dues will be given on Tuesday afternoon, when a tea will be served at the nurses home at o'clock. Those who wish 10 send checks can send them to Mrs, George Rapelye, treas urer.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
MRS. NELSON SHOWERED

Last evening at the home of Miss Mary McCue a party was given in honor of Mrs. w. A. Nelson, former ly Miss Signe Oberg of Dwight street, this city. There were F girls in at- tendance. Miss Annie Bancroft fla vored with two vocal selections from the play Rose Marie, Miss Frances Water also did some eXcel- lent work along the same line A comic sketch was presented by the Misses Hilga Lorenson. Lillian Lar son and Betty Apelgren. Mrs. Helen Elliot favored with fancy dancing. Mrs Nelson was presented with inen.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
City Advertisement
Acceptance of Cambridge Street

Acceptance of Cambridge Street
 Notice is hereby given that hear Ing will be held before the Board of Public Works, City of New Britain, in Room 3o7, City Hall, at 7:3o o'clock Tuesday evening, October 1S. 1925 on the proposed taking of land for highway purposes. from Ken sington Ave. 10 LinWood St.. the same to be known as Cambridge St.: and establishing street and grade lines thereon.
 All persons interested are request = ed to be present at said hearing, if they see cause, and be heard in re- lation to the above.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
 C, H. Johnson, Clerk
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
Fog Hampers Those Who
 Hunt for Lost Aviator

Clarion, Pa. Oct. 9 Pl-A dense fog and drizzling rain today ham, pered the operations of aviators Na- tional Guardsmen and volunteers, who at dawn took up the search for Charles Ames, air pilot, For week the thousands of searchers have tramped the rugged country Of northwestern Pennsylvania while airmen have combed a wide area, in an effort to find the brdman who is believed to have crashed 10 his death while passing over the noun tains at night with his mail ship,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds have been record ed as follows: Alkaline S. Davis to Wincenty Kuhn, Grove street: Charles Wolf to Theresa Wolf, one half interest in property on Rhodes street; Apdro Sawczyszyn to Pas quale Bomhacci, corner of Lawlor and La Sale streets; William and Tekla Kryszczynski to Paul and Frances Czarkosli, corner Newington road and Chapman street: Louie S. Jones 10 Raymond F, Searles, Ten Acre road.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
By NEA Service.

Wichita. Kans., Oct. a.-A young man wearing a pair of dirty overals stroled into a prayer meeting here.
 When the pastor asked if any wished 10 confess their sins and unite with the church he stepped forward. He said he was Earl Jack son, 22, of Muskogee, Okla. With tears streaming down his face he told lurid tale of his past sins. He said he had decided to make a new start and asked the church people to help him. They did.
 They not only myde up purse of s25 for him. but after the service found that his pal had stripped their cars of everything valuable 10 help in getting "a new start"
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
Special Notice

The scholarship committee of the New Britain College club will give a benefit bridge November 7th at the Hotel Burritt. 2:3o to 5:SO. Tickets can be purchased from Miss Norma Began, Mrs. Donald Bartlett, Miss Margaret Perkins, Miss Frances Fer guson and pr. G. J. Kinsella. Miss Gladys Day and Eunice Humphrey.
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New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
City Advertisement

Change of Sidewalk Grade On Arch
 St.
 Notice Is hereby given that a hear ing will be held before the Board of Public Works, City of New Britain. In Room S07, City Hall. at 7:So o'clock Tuesday evening, October 13, 1925 on the proposed change of side walk grade on the west side of Arch St.. from Grand St. northerly about 800 feet.
 All persons interested are request ed to be present at said hearing, if they see cause. and be heard in re- lation to the above.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
 C. H. Johnson, Clerk
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
Special Notice

Holy Family Circle will hold 3 public whist at the T. A. B. Frldai evening Oct 2. 500. The first pri7' will be 3 silk quilt. There will ho q aumber of other prizes.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
Special Notice

There will be dance and card party under the auspices of Martha Chapter, No. 2ls Order of the East ern Star, tonight at Elks. Music by Bacchanalan orchestra.-adv.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

OVERLAND USED CAR DEPT. 1928 hNrd coupe. ',- 1923 Ford sedan.
 Ford tourings, U. 1,ats
 models.
 1923 Overland touring. 1921 Overland touring SIS.
 Cleveland roadster. r.. l9cS Overland closed delivery truck 1919 Buick touring. SIS. !.
 R. C. RUDOLPH, I27 CHERRY ST. PHONE zosi-l MAIN ST. PHONE sl2i.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
Naunl1fr Aauulnfr

Not a peep out of him." said the lady fixing her stockings in front of 8 blind man,-Cornell Widow.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
THE HERALD "WANT ADS" Alphabetically Arranged For Quick and Ready Reference.
 LINE RATES FOR CONSECUTIVE INSERTIONS

Yearly order Rates Upon Application Count words to line.
 1t lines to an inch.
 Minimum Space. 3 lines.
 Minimum Book Charge. s6 cents. Nc Ad Accepted After P. NJ. for Classified Page on Same Day. Sat. 10 A. M.
 Ads Accepted Over tho Telephone for convenience of customers. Call e26. Ask for Want Ad" Operator.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

THE BEST IN USED cAFs-sEy us AT ELks FAIR, THE MuHEN a
 AMIpoN SALES CORP. 5ss MAIN ST,
 HARTFORD.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
SPECIAL USED CAR SALE

SPECIAL USED CAR SALE Dodge Brothers coupe. 1923. Dodge Brothers screen dery, lpii. Ford tudor, 1924. Nash sedan. 1924. Maxwell sedan. 1923. Ford touring. t2), 1923. Ford touring, 1922. Nash touring car, ls2S. Nash coupe. 1894.
 %, A, c, HAwKER. tl ELM ST. PHONE 2ISs..
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09
RENEWED FoRDs

RENEWED FoRDs 1924 Tudor sedan (7l, at IS7S. 1924 Roadster (2). at t200. 1922 Roadster (0. at sl0o. 1922 Touring cars (2l. at tl7S. 1921 Coupe at Sl50. 1923 Coupe at s225. ..- 1923 Ton truck. (staks sidesl, at
 SlS5.
 1s2t + ton (panel body) at SITS, 1923 Ton express at $200.
 OTHER CARS Paige. l9ls.. passenger touring at
 $l50.
 Rec. 1919. touring car, s passenger.
 at s1oO. Liberal terms on all the above cara SALES & SERVICE CO., 100 E. MAIN ST. PHONE alOI.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

GOOD VALUE.
 Tour chance 10 buy T eood used :, Ford, backed by the reputation et the largest Ford dealer in north ern Connecticut, Here arc a fer specials, Many more to choose from. ''' 1924 Tudor, t4oo.oo ,.., 1924 Tudor, $350.oo. 1924 Ford, s3S5O0. 1924 Touring. s20Ooo, 1922 Coupe, S175.00 1922 Six pass. s1oo.oo 1922 Six pass. sl25.oo. .--.-,,, 1923 Runabout, s150,oo 1922 Touring, s125oc. Dodge touring, s15s.oo.
  Small down payments.
 Pay as you ride. ELMER AUTO CO. 23 MAIN ST. PHONE 1t1t SEE MR, GossEL1N.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

DEPENDABLE USED CARS DODGE BROTHERS 1924 Touring,
 1923 Sedan.
 1923 Touring.
 1923 Screen delivery. a'' 1920 Screen delivery. 1924 Roadster with winter '"r FORps-
 1923 Sedan.
 1921 Touring,
 TERMS ARRANGED THE g, 8 F, MOTOR SALES CORE ,55 ELM ST. TEL 7si OPEN EVERY EVENING. '-''
New Britain herald., 1925-10-09

IS ELM ST. PHONE :Iss..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-02
Pantages

Six acts OF vaudeville. n special
added attraction, and an elaborate
feature picture. are on the entertain.
ment program that win greet Pan.
tages patrons with the new show
opening Monday matinee.
'Harmonyland." a very beautiful
musical production, heads tho list OF
vaudeville acts. The feature picture
for the week Is THE Parasite one
OF the stellar photoplayB Of the sea.
son. starring Madgc Bethany. Owen
Moore. Bryant washburn and a
strong supporting cast. l, deals with
the story Of a young girls sirugSlea
10 retain her social position against
tho sharp advances OF poverty.
''Harmouyiand' il musical pro.
duction featuring Erna. Alma and
Rae Parlow. with the Herbert Trio.
They have an artistic arrangement
OF melody Instrumentation With VIC
lin and cello.
Special added attraction honors 70
10 tho personal appearance OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-02

Y. s. s. Colorado Jazz band. one OF
the leading bands OF our navy. Ar.
rangomsuts were made for its ap.
pearance thru tho courtesy Of Capt.
II. Il Bolknnp. Of the Colorado.
Tom Kelly. tho famous Irish come.
dian. VIII appear In a repertoire OF
familiar melody songs and typical
Irish stories.
Foley aud Lecture arc playing a
return engagement and present this
season program OF comedy songs.
interpreted with bits OF comedy pat.
ter.
The Duke and the Baron Is the
billing Of Gordon and Gcrmainc.
They have novelty program filled
with comedy and surprise finish.
Frank Purcell and Viola vincic call
their latest number KRIS a Miss"
Singing. dancing and music arc
blended together into very attract.
i've act George Strobel and Max
Mcrtous. two famous athletes. open
the bin with 40 unusual air sensa.
ton OF daring balancing and perch
fents,