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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-08


Solomon. Henry, 40 w. Fall Creek
Blvd. $17765. 90
Soltou, Ed b.. SS7 Middle Dr.H W
Woodruff Place, $16.9S.
Soltau. j. H., $50 N. Jefferson,
$1454.
selmier. Stella NJ, 7OS f. Michi.
gan, $27.
stapleton. C. p, 2sO5 College.
$24.7s.
stoltz, W. E., 1S4h N. Pennsyl.
vania, 1896.
Truitt, Frank L., S717 N. Della.
ware, $105.51.
happening. Charles T.. go S. Rit-
ter, $531.67.
Trusler' EldOn N. s5l e. Twenty.
third, s21.0O.
Tantum. John H., 41O N. Meridian,
$4737.
Tarlton, Charles s.. Columbia
Club, $26.
Track, Verne A. s15 E, Twentieth.
$3.50.
Temperly. Ralph. 1902 Nordyke,
S25.O7.
Tarpy, Patrick J., S2s N, Illinois,
$1,000.
IThale. Urban A., 1880 e. Ohio.
s1O.52.
Thurston. T. G., S2S Federal Bldg,
s21.S5.
Unversaw. Perry D.. 14Ob Linden. !
s103.3O.
Voelter, Karl E.. sos Ambassador
Apis, $17.06.
Marley. John T., 500 Madison.
$3.50. 4
Walters. Samuel M, s2aN N
Alabama, SASS.
Wagner. Fred E.. 500 r. Wash.
ington. $34.27.
Walker, Berth L., 1919 N. Talbot,
s1O.22.
WEIGH, John A.. 1885 College,
s11.5O.
Werbe, William F.. 1851 N. Penn ,
sylvania, 1888.
Wallace, J. L.. 246 Hampton DR.,
$685..
Weadon, George A. IDOL Broad. 4
way. $96.77.
Wood, Horace F.. 1910 N. Merdd-
ian, $214.73.
Wiley, Frank H. s4S1 Winthrop,
s13.4S.
WEIGH, Leo T., 2S w. Ohio. $26s.17.
Wilson, Nellie D., 1893 N. Pennsyl.
vania. $3.50.
Weber, Katherine, 90 The Rink,
$1O.15.
Williamson, liza, 1927 N. Pennsyl-
vania. $3.50.
Winnings, Grover 27 N. fremont,
$2s.45.
Wagner, Charles E.. e44 E. Thirty
fourth, $10.O7.
Walsh, NJ. D.. 916 Harrison, 1885.
Wolf, Walter E.. S055 N. Meridian,
$2S.S1.
Winnings. John E., 1852 Kenwood,
s2O.O3.
worley. II. Clay. so4 E. Twelfth,
$3.50.
wuson, w. W.. 2S1O Broadway,
$11.92.
Wilson, Harry NJ, 1910 Broadway,
$33.47.
Williams. Alvin B., Continental
Bank Bldg, $61.43.
Winterhoff, H. E., 627 Highland
Drive, $17.41.
Wilson, John ", $40 Mass
achusetts, 1927.
Wocher, C. A, 1928 N. Meridian,
$2S.O1.
Weddell, X. H.. 1899 Park, sa2.5e.
Ward w. B., 40 N. Bolton. $11.92.
Wocher, A. c., 81 w. Fall Creek
Blvd, $40.9S.
Woodbridge, L. S., 1906 N. Della
ware. S465O.
Wood, H. s., 1894 N Pennsylvania,
s24.65.
Wood. Anna c.. 1884 N. Pennsyl-
vania, 1888.
Walker R. E.. 1885 Finley Ave-.
$1O.74.
wantz. Cornelius. 2715 N. Meri. ,
dian, $26.12.
wooling, X. K. 21s5 N. Meridian. d.
$206.16.
Widener, Bernice NJ. 2oSS N.a.Ala- /
bama, S11.6S.
Ward, John. 1925 Cottage. $1Y.6s. 1
Wolff, f. H., 2S15 Talbot $2212.
Whaley, VIM, PASS Pierson,
$311.S5.
White, Edwin F.. 40 z. Thirty
Fourth, Slab.
Y
Yeazel, G. D., 29S N. Talbot.
$11.S2.
Yagerline, w. o.. s37 N. Emerson.
$2s,S3.
Youngs, ]. c., 421s Carrollton,
$3s.15.
thinner, Arthur A, 6S3s College,
$S4.SS. a
Zobbe, Wilhelmania. e2S Union,
S11.0s.
zaph, L. r.. sol Peoples Bank
Bldg, s1Ss.S7.
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Miles, c. B., 519 Majestic Bldg,
$685..
McNeely, Stanley E.. s2s Keal-
ing. $3.50.
Mccain, Samuel F., 1880 N. La
Sale, $3.50.
Messick, Ida NJ, 1911 Park, $20.55.
Mccain, Anthony r., 2215 N.
Pennsylvania. $30.0S.
Martenet, Simon j., 1855 n. New
Jersey, s1S2,46.
Montieth. Oscar, 1884 Bellefon-
taine, S27.S3.
Miller, Blaine H.. 34S3 Washington
Blvd. SS03SS.
Millspaugh. John c., 610 Kahn
Bldg, 5000.
Marer, Sam r.. GIL N. Pennsyl
vania. Apt, 81. S11.15.
Metzler, Frank John, 1916 S. East,
5000.
Morton, w. H., 4O2 N. Meridian,
$79.43.
McGonagle. C. E, 23O E. Pratt.
Apt. COS. $1O.Ss.
s11.5S.
Murphy. Ambros j., 949 N. Meri.
dian. $1S.44.
Moore. Frank c., 500 II. Randolph,
S1O.s6.
Martin, Elmer H., 80 N. Illinois.
SASS.
Mcxon, George 7S1 Lexington,
s16.49.
Meyers, Charles H.. 52s E. Pratt.
Mastry. Frank, care Paul Ray
Company, $2S,4S.
MacDaniel, r. D., S19 Guaranty
Bldg. S21.16.
McGrath, Eleanor, 1888 Hoyt,
$11S1.
Miller. w. r., 1888 North Lasalle.
S1S.9s.
McElwaine. Jay B., 416 f. Seven
teenth, $17.62.
Moore. Maude s.. As Delaware
Court. S12.25.
Mitchell, Michael J.. 2S9 E. North,
$21.S2.
Mason. Grace E., 1910 Park, S12.75.
Mitchell, Mary, 1880 Paris, 1899.
Mitchell, Curtis, 1921 Union,
$11.44.
Matz, Frank, 6O2 S. Meridian.
$14,92.
Madinger, E. F.. 2s14 E. Washing,
ton, s21.O6.
Moore, Allen. 1920 SHERLOCK.
S17.67.
Mueller, A. c., 927 E. Southern.
S2S.16.
Mockford, T. E.. sOS7 N. Illinois,
sS9.47.
Mead, J. c.. 1886 College, s2453.
Mccoy, F. p. S24S Central. 1896.
Martin, L. H., 500 Central Court.
SIS.
Mccoy. ]. T. SO4l4 Howard.
$2647.
Miller, Frederick w, 4O1 N. I'LL
nois. s1S.4S.
Marshall, ]. c., 4OO7 Central.
s1O3.75.
May, H. Guy. S47 N. Audubon.
$3O.6s.
Myers, o. G., S2S-S25 N. Pennsyl-
vania, SASS.
Mcconnell, Allie, 51s f. Twenty
First. 1881.
Mahalowitz, Sidney, 1909 Kenwood
s26.66.
Mckay. John G.. Noble and Wash
ington, $1O.5O.
McGibney. Mrs. H. Golden Hill.
s32.55.
Majur, L D., 52S E. Thirty-sixth.
s14.3O.
Mitchell, E. E.. 2434 Broadway,
S25.16. ~
Mertz, Fred, 1114 Reisner. SASS.
N
Nichols, Clarence W., 12S W.
Twenty-First, s22S9.
Newland. Seth H., 112O N. Pennsyl-
vania, $1,000.
Meyer. Joseph r.. SO s. Capitol.
s2O.96.
Nessler, Karl T., 1852 Central,
S13.OS.
Nix. Leo Domain. Ill Monument
Pl.. S3645.
Nichols. Perry F.. S7s North Boil
ton. 5000.
Newly, Ina NJ. 6O2S Ashland,
$2SlO.
Newly, Hazel A.. SO22 Ashland.
$14.52.
Nuckolls. Flora, 21O1 N. New
Jersey, $29.47.
Nichols, B. c., 52s w. Twenty
Eighth, $3.50.
Nichols. James e, Broad Ripple,
$3.50.
Mailer, Ruth, 1925 Central, $1O.72.
Neerman, C. c., GIT w. Maryland,
s2S.71.
Olive. Edgar w. 721 E. Forty.
Sixth. $26.SS.
Oppenheimer, ]. L., 129 E. Market,
S14S.S3.
o'Connel. Leo. 141O NARROW,
S1O42.
owens, Thos. J.. SO55 N. Meridian,
$627.4S.
Osborn. w. NJ. All N. Meridian,
s4S.4s.
Pfister, John D., GIL n. Oakland.
$11.45.
Parker. William E., SO2 N. De,
quincy, s50.61.
Pierson, d. Mildred. 7S5 E. Thirty
Eight, $2551.
Phillips Lewis, 41s E. Fortieth.
1882.
Pierce, Harold S., 1910 n. Pennsyl-
vania, S120.25.
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and figures and in setting
them in type, some mac
curacies may occur. The
II Times would appreciate
any reader calling our at
tention to any inaccuracies
that may appear in these
columns. I Incorrect fig
II ures, if there are any, will
be gladly corrected
Hopgood, w. P, Columbia Con
serve Co., $30.19.
Hockensmith. Chas. A, 726 N. ILL
nois. $74.93
Hafner, Gresenz, AIS f. Fifteenth,
1920.
Harris, Roy j.. 245 N. Capitol
S14.54.
Hill, Geo. B.. 1888 N. Talbot
s2O49.
Haugh. Albany, 40 n. Meridian
s1Os9.
Hiner. Robert L., 4417 Central
1883.
Holland, Kathyrn, 1S4S w. Morris,
$3.50.
Holland, NJ. j., 1s4S W. Morris
s1O.75.
Hergt. Catherine. 625 FIT. Wayne
s42.45.
Homes, H. W., 1853 n. Pennsyl
vania. 1851.
Holmes E. A, 4O6 Harvard Place
S2O.5S.
Hartman, r. H. 224 n. Delaware
s1409.
Heinmiller. Paul J.. Y. NJ. C. A.,
s12.
Ikerd. W. C. $500 Brentwood,
s51.O9.
Inman Gil. B., $3.50 westfeld
Blvd, s6O.S5.
Johnson. Howard r., 1S45 n. Dear.
born, $34.46.
Jaehne. Fred w, 1920 Broadway,
$5O.12.
Jackson, Homer E.. S45O Winthrop,
s14.24.
Johnston. Roscoe c.. III Z. Six
teenth St, No. SOL, s13.73.
Jacob, Harry j.. sol n. Oakland,
$11.43.
Jenries, Henry A., 1915 n. Capitol,
$1T17.
Jordan. John w. Abs College,
s349O3.
Jeup, 2. J. T. PALS n. Talbot,
s4S.15.
Jefrries. C. X, 10 N. Audubon Rd.,
s1O9.S5.
Johnson, w. F.. s14 Bankers Trust
Bldg, $15.16.
Kurtz. S. G., els Fletcher. S14.SO.
Koenig, Ludwig c., 1913 High
s1S.4S.
Kelley, Thomas W., S711 n. Sher
man Dr., S24.73.
Krakovitz, Ignatz. S32 E. Wash
ington, 1854.
Knowles, Paul William, 5467 Car
rollton, $2s.3S.
Keithly, Bert c.. 1921 N. Meridian
s7O.s3.
Kipp, Albrecht R. c., 525 Suther-
land, $325.06.
Kimmel, T. H.. Colonial Hotel
s21.9O.
Knowlton. Chase H. a341 College
$3.50.
Kottlowski, C. p, 5000 College
$54.S6.
Kirk, Karl H., 1877 Dawson. S15.15.
Keilman, Walter +. 1920 n
Capitol, $3.50.
Kruger. Bertha, 1910 y. Meridian
$S7O2.
Kuhn. Harry. 334S School, $3.50.
Kuerst, Alfred W., 65 Layman
$14.91.
Kreglo. James E.. 72S n. Pine
5000.
Ketcham, Flora NJ. 1906 Ruckle
$12.01.
Killie. NJ. ", 1853 Roosevelt
$14.96.
Kern, George, 1908 f. New York
s21.02.
Kopp, A. F.. 1887 Park. $16.47.
Kruse, Frank, 1866 Park. $119.02
Kappes, w. p. 1896 n. Pennsyl
vania, $7S43.
Krauss, Albert F., 7sS n. Pennsyl-
vania, $110.91.
Kelly. Thomas P, 111S Reid Pl.,
$1S.65.
Kercheval, V. G., 1910 Ruckle,
1927.
Kelsch, Cecil A, As, 400 N. Meri
dian, $10.05.
Nrkbride, B. b, 1922 n. Illinois,
1894
bingham, James, 1901 Barth
$5S.S7.
L
Lipps, George w. 1858 n. Meri.
dian, $10.37.
Locks, William, 114O Reid Pl.
$21.63.
Leatherman, A. Lincoln, 1881
Broadway, $1195.
Lewis, Jesse c.. 1919 n. Healing,
1888.
Lawler, Thomas. 1902 College,
$2I9S.
Locke, Theodore L.. 3416 Guilford
$1,000.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
On Tie Weather Observation

Washington. Doc. 4.-TOrecast for Southern New England; cloudy, probably rain tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature. strong northeast shifting to cast and sou'hras. winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Somewhat warmer in west portion tonight and in east portion Satur- day; colder Saturday night; dimin- ishinE northeast and cast winds be- coming southeast and south and in- crcasing Saturday.
 Conditions: The Atlantic coast storm has diminished in intensity during the last 24 hours. II cen tcrs this morning off the Jersey coast. l. is causing rain with northeast gales and high winds from Virginia 10 Maine. The western storm has increased in in- tcnsity and ccnters over Missouri with lowest barometer reading ot 29.S0 inches at Springfield. Missouri. This storm is causing rain from Missouri and Lake Michigan south ward 10 the Gulf and snow from Missouri northward over the upper Mississippi valley and western upper }akc region 10 inc Canadian border. Temperatures are mild in tho east. rising in thc southern states but lower and falling in the plains states between the Rocky mountains
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
RETURNING KAISERS
PROPERTY

The first reaction toward tho German republic in It's decision to return the eX-kaisers property on a compromise basis undoubtedly was one of suspicion; and 1t was only when one began to analyze the circumstances did 1t dawn that the procedure was legitimate.
 In the first place, we cannot de- nounce the Russian bolshevlks for confscating property and in the same breath favor a similar confs- cation of the former emperor's property in Germany. The cx- kaiser Is now private citizen and as such Is entitled to the enjoy ment Of his property: and though there was @ difference of opinion as to how much of the property belonged to him and how much to the state, 1t Is notable that every lawsuit about this point so far has been won by Wilhelm of Doorn. The German state, therefore by de- ciding to offer compromise for the remainder of the property in dispute, can be regarded as pro- tectlng itself from the loss of all the property. AS 1t is, the state re- tains goodly assortment of build ings which can be devoted to the public interest, the ex-kaiser being willing to call off the lawsuits for comparatively modest cash sum. He evidently needs the money more than the property in Germany, which he apparently had no great desire to utilize.
 Confscation of property is wrong anywhere at any time. As stated, much Of the criticism against bol- shevile Russia was engendered through such action. Looked at from conservative angle, the German government did well 10 settle the dispute in such a man. ner. It will have been noted that only the socialists, communists and radicals generally demanded con- fscation.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
UNLIMITED PARKING UNDER DEBATE

The ordinance committee tonight will hold q meeting at which a special unlimited parking permit. for which application has been made, will be considered.
 The unlimited parking is desired for three cars supposedly of a taxi cab firm on leading downtown street. The unlimited parking privi- lege would of course apply to all, but there is no doubt that the chief beneficiary would be the taxicab.
 Coming at q time when the fleet of parked automobiles were shooed off Commercial street, and after even physicians have been denied the right 10 park their automo- piles in front of their offices for more than limited time, this ef- fort to obtain special privileges, if granted, will lead 10 endless con- fusion and trouble.
 If this permit is granted it will be a distinctly bad precedent, and the council could scarcely refuse 10 grant similar permits to others. Every business and professional man would feel that he had a right to demand unlimited parking space for his car in front of his place of business.
 The principle that persons with automobiles having their places of business in the downtown section should provide themselves with parking facilities has been general ly agreed upon as just in principle and working out well in practice. A precedent 10 the contrary should not be set in favor of taxiCahs or any other public conveyanccs operated by private individuals. Even the city departments should not be permitted to enjoy unlimited parking facilities, and in fact, they do not.
 What action the ordinance com mittcc should take is self-cvidcnt.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
$ Years Ago Today
Trom Paper of That Date)

CTrom Paper of That Date)
 The fourth quarterly and the an- nual meeting of the New Britain Christian Endeavor Union will be held at the South Congrogtional church on December 12. It will be a soul savers meeting. The officers are: President, F.. Nj. Wightman; vice. president, D. C, Rogers; secre- tary-trcasurcr, A. w. Upson of Kensington: social committee, r. L. Wilcox, chairman; A. w. Upson, r.. G. Bradley; lookout committee, II, F. Page, F.. o. Crawford. G. c. Griswold, Willim Latham, s. B. Carpenter; good citizenship com mittec, II. C. Capen, E. J. Skinner, Rev. Lyman & Johnson; B. B. Bas- sctte, Fred Bullcn.
 Mir and Mrs Dudley T. Holmes won second prizes at the A. G. T. Whist club last night.
 The Second division of the Hun drcd Mems club elected the follow ing officers last night: President, John Frisen; vice-prcsident, Aaron Ahrahamson; secretary John A.. Anderson; treasurer, Albert Friscn; trustee, Andrew M. Johnson.
 F. F. Low. WilGm Geary and Joseph Dutton defeated Clarence Perry, Albert Schneider and Ed ward Clark, Jr, in the Y. NJ. C, A. debate last evening, deciding that the American policy in the Philip pines is detrimental 10 the inter ests of tho United States. On De- crmhor 1S tho club will debate on whether the liquor traffic should he abolished. For the affirmative: Frank Kelly. Charles Rossberg and George Quigley; for the negative, Loren pcnfcld, Secretary Goddard and William Latham,
 George Farrar of PIainyille had a painful accident al inc Clark X Cowlcs factory yesterday, injuring his right thumb so badly that the top of it had to be ampntatcd,
 The closing of the New Britain Institute pending the opening of the new building has caused much profit 10 booksellers, who report a large increase in their sales. The attendance at the Y. Nj. C. A. read ing room has also been larger.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
VIEWING NEW ENGLAND VIA NIW BRITAIN

N"w England k forever wonder Ing ahout its rWuro. Will it be able 10 maintain is industrial prestige in the face of W,s'crn and south crn competition, or will it gradual ly lose thn proud position it has held for generations as one of tho nations hcchiycs ot industry,
 T. is pointed out repeatedly thai New England is far removed from most Of the raw material it uses, and That it likewise is far removed from a large portion Of is markets. The center of population is in In- diana, which means there are just as many cousum"rs living v,st ot that statc as cast thereof. Many persons find jhc laticr fact difficult
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
4 FAT CHANGE

Nlie IustT ol d ldTBe lduy)
 A Revised Classic (With the Usual 10 F. A. Allen)
 By Corinne c. Coombe Backward, turn backward, o Time,
 in your flight. Make the "stouts" be the style, just
 for tonight! Days, weeks, and months I have
 gone without sweets, Given up all sorts of fattening eats, Passed up the pastry, denied myself
 pie, Not even stealing a taste on the sly. Now, at the Moores we're invited to
 dine; "Dinner at eight" and their food Is
 divine!! HOW can l stand 1t, when right in
 my ear Something will whisper: Co 10 it.,
 old Dear EAT, and be hanged to your worry
 and weight! Don't leave a scrap of that duck on
 your plate. Take some potatoes and butter them
 well; Sample those chocolates: -. the
 big ones are swell." o, shall falter l know l shall fail. Harken. I beg, to a fat woman's 8
 wall: BACKWARD, turn BACKWARD, o
 TIME, in your flight; Make the "stouts" to be the style, JUST for TONIGHT!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
NEW BRIT.AIN'S SUPPORT
 OF ITS LIBRARY

l., L.. Brown, librarian of the Silas Bronson library in Water bury, toli q gathering in his city rhc other day that only two other cities in New England of a popuIa- 'ion loss than @oo.oo0 yield smaller appropriations on total incomes for their libraries than Waterbury. What was of interest 10 Now Brit ain during lis discussion was list of figures applying 10 other cities, including New Britain.
 The librarian showed that Wa 'orhury pays G1 pcr cent of the to- ral income received by the Water bury public library, Only few cities arc any worse. although one of 'hrm - Providence, E. l.. -- Is much worse, that ely paying only l4 per ccut Portland, Me, is the only other city pa\lnE less than Waterbury, is figure being GO per cent.
 New Britain, the figures showed, paiI GG per cent. Most other cities in Nrw England range from so per cent up. and two Of them - Holyol,c and Fall River = pay 100 per cent Of library expenses.
 Now Britain has much 10 be thankful for in is inc New britain Institute, Tn" fact that tho city does moi need 10 nay more than GG per cent of its upkeep does not mean that the city does not ap-
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04

preciate the value of the library, but means that the other Income from the library's fund or property makes up the balance. It is New Britain's good fortune that this is the case; but If 1t were necessary for the city to add 10 the library appropriation of s30,OOO year there probably would be no objec- tions considering the great value of the library to citizens generally.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
Mary. QUITE Contrary!

Near the little village of White Face, N. H., there has lived for the past 70 years an old chap famous both as a character and Wit. "Pop,"-I hesitate to use his true name for obvious rcasons-has all WAYS lived on a small farm from which he and his wife seldom stray and to which, because of its inac- feasibility, few visitors ever journey.
 A few years ago, two friends or mine had occasion to call on Top one afternoon with reference to the rurchase of a wood lot which Pop had for sale. As they drove into the yard, Pop shuffled out the back door to welcome them, closely fol- lowed by his wife. The usual greet ings were exchanged and the occa- sion for the visit explained.
 Pops freedom of speech has al ways been hampered by two agencies beyond his control: first, by pro nounced tendency to stammer when embarrassed or excited; second, and possibly more directly. by the wife S exercise of her reputed ancestral prerogatives. I suspect that the eX- citement of the whole affair may have temporarily placed Pop under q handicap. However that may be- his wife proceeded to direct the preliminary negotiations much to the ever-increasing annoyance Of the nominal head of the family. After no less than dozen unsuc- cessful sallies, Pop stepped in be- tween the conferees and, sweeping his better half none too gently aside he burst forth
 Mary. y-y-y-you go into the bousel Y-Y-You don't know as much as yer did l-l-last year and l-l-l-last year wuz d-d-d-darn poor year fer va"
 IL R. Carey,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
MORSE CLOSES sATrRnAY

Paris. Dec. { R.-Thc bourse, will be closed tomorrow and every other Saturday in December, under an ordinance issued by the police pre- feet today.
 The brokers, who have been swamped with orders, need extra time 10 arrange their affairs before the new year and petitioned the prefect 10 take this action.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
Liberties All Around

"The charge is mashing, eh? What have you to say for yourself?" Judge, I just remarked to the young woman that my car was at her disposal"
 And she walked up to you and slapped you face?'
 Yes, sir But l didn't mean that my face was at her disposal, too"
 Paul Cook.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adVef. tlsers with a strictly honest analysls Of circulation. Our circulation statistlcs are based upon this audit. This msuIes protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures 10 both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
CHRISTMAS MAIL RUSH
NOT NECESSARY

The fact that there will be no deliveries of mail this Christmas has caused many citizens 10 won der whether some of the gift-re- cciying joys Of the day will be in- terfered with; but If the injunction - so frequently reiterated - to do Christmas shopping early and like wise to mail the gifts early is fol- lowed by 95 per cent of the people there will be no reason 10 have misgivings over the prospects of no mail delivery on the holiday.
 So far as the parcel post is con- ccrned - through which most Of the gifts by mail pass conditions the past few years have been quite superior 10 those of other years. Postmaster Erwin tells us that everything was moving along splen1idly last Christmas week and there would have been practically no last-minute congestion had it not been for an avalanche of Christmas greeting cards that reached the post office - both out going and ingoing the last few days before the holiday.
 
 The greeting card avalanche not only caused the work of handling them, but also interfered to that extent with other neels of the mails. The ast-minute deluge Of greeting cards has been a hard nut 10 crack throughout the entire pos tai department. Virtually every person sends his or her quota to friends and receives q quota, and as 1t has been the custom 10 wait until the last few days prior 10 Christmas before sending the cards, the consequent jam in the mail service can he appreciated after q moments thought It has been no uncommon thing 10 have every mail box stuffed with them, no matter how frequently the post men made the rounds of collection.
 If this custom can be changed 10 an earlier mailing of greeting cards the absence Of mail delivery on Christmas will not be greatly missed. There has been an almost universal effort 10 mail such cards so that they will he delivered Chris'mas morning, resulting in q nightmare of difficulties for the postal department. If the greeting cards were mailed as carly as the public has brgun mailing packages much good would bo done 10 the service and the lack of q mail de- livery on Christmas would not ho greatly missed.
 In common with most other postmastcrs, Mr. Erwin declares that if the public co-opcrutcs in the matter or early mailing the en- fro Christmas mail problem will be cleaned mp on Christmas eve. Of course. it is tho intention of all postmastcrs to deliver maui in the late afternoon and evening before Christmas if It is found urccysarN
 Postal clerks l1<r no iu,curo turing the Christmas n'su. That they be given an opportunity 10 en- ioy fine day rather than ba forced 10 work on inc lo!iIay, is at least desirable and rau he made possible ivy the pul1ir's co-opraUon,
 It must bo remembered That d gift is no Irss a gift if il arrives a lew days carH'r; ind"oI this is better than arriving after Christ mas, as IS 'hc constant risk vhor" packag.s or cards are not ma.lod early.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04
Here's One Benefit of the Coal

Here's One Benefit of the Coal
 Shortage, Folks! Looking on the bright side, we'll say that good St. Nick Should find 1t easy this year to do his chimney trick, Because an empty coal bin insures a sootless hue. Which means he'll save dry cleaning bills for clothes and whiskers toe.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-04

and the Mississippi river.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and not much change in temperature.