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New Britain herald., 1925-04-02

church will hold bakery sale to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. A. Wooding, Home cooked food, bread, cakes, pies and cookies will be on sale.
 Final Card Tournament
 The final T. A. B. card tournament will be held tonight at o'clock at the hall in Kensington. Setback and "45" will be played and. as usual, several teams will stack up against each other for honors. It is hoped, now that the snowdrifts have melted in Blue Hills, that John Conlon and his playmates will be able to grace the affair tonight. It is rumored that John and his friends have been holding off, regarding making their appearance at the tournaments, that they might get in little extra prac- tice before making their first ap- pearance.
 Entertain Friends
 The Misses Thompson entertained a number of their friends at their home, Sunshine Farm, Berlin, last evening. There were about 25 guests present from New Britain, Newington, East Berlin and Berlin. Games appropriate to April Fools Day were played and refreshments were served in the course of the evning. Dancing was njoyed.
 Annual Ladies' Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the East Berlin Meth odist church was held yesterday aft ernoon in the church parlors. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Robert o. Clark; vice president, Mrs. Winfield Ross: treasurer, Mrs. A. A. Barnes. The secretary will be elected at the next monthly meeting. Reports of off, cers for the past year, which were presented at the meeting, showed that the season has been a success ful one.
 Start on Reassessment
 Reassessment was started in Der lin yesterday, when a corps of men began taking measurements of houses and lots. The start was made at the New Britain line on the Beach Swamp road. Today several men resumed the work. It Is ex- pected that the work, now started, will be carried on every day from now on.
 League of Women Voters
 A branch of the Connecticut League of Women Voters for Berlin, proposition much discussed, will probably he formed in town before many weeks have passed. Several women in Berlin, interested in the league are taking steps to have such an organization formed. It is ex- pected that an organization meeting NN be held sometime this month.
 Resumes Her Duties
 Miss Ruth Graham of Kensington is able to resume her duties as a teacher at the Kensington Grammar
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02
Glens Falls Basketball
 Tournament Tonight

Glens Falls, N. r.. April 2.-The Hrst four games will be played here tonight of the fifth annual basket ball tournament for the open cham pionship of the Northeastern states drawings were to be made this aft- ernoon Teams will compete repre- senting the following schools:
 St. Johns military academy, Man Illus; Passaic high school Passaic, N. J.; Salem high school, Salem, Mass. i: Christian Brothers academy, Syra- cuse; Lenox high school, Lenox Mass; Lancaster high school, Lan- caster, N. H.; St. Joseph's high school, Pittsfield, Mass; and St. Mary's academy, Glens Falls.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02
S0UYHINGTON NEWS

Although there was great rush to pay personal taxes here yester- day on the last day and Tax Col lector L. 0. Shepard was kept busy. there are still many delinquents. whose names will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney for action. Quite few women are included in the list of those who failed to pay, Mir. Shepard believing that some of these do not realize that they must pay, but no exceptions will be made in the list to be handed to the prose- cutor.
 Plans for the joint banquet to be given in the town hall on Tuesday evening, April 14, by the Southing- ton Business Mems association and the Southington club have been vir- tually completed and the commit tee in charge will report to the business men at their meeting Mon- day evening. Dr. Emmanuel Stern helm of New York has been se- cured as the speaker at the ban quet.
 Rev Ernest L. Wismer, pastor of the First Congregational church of 1 Bristol, addressed a good sized au- dience last evening at the church night" exercises in the First Congre- gational church here.
 Eureka lodge. l. O.. 0. F., will hold a public dance Saturday eve- ming in the community home.
 Only 65 fishing licenses. a much smaller number than last year, have been issued by the town clerk,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02
Strange Death Pact

Johannesburg, South Africa. 4 strange death pact of lovers was revealed at a coroner's inquiry here. A nurse was found stabbed with a pair of scissors. Before she died, the coroner said. she stabbed hcr lover with a hatpin, which pene trated his heart.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02
COMMITTEEMAN 10
 INSPECT HIGHWAY Legislative Group Mill Ride
 Over Cat Hole Road TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL
T. A. B. Society's 25th Anniversary Will Hold Sale -- Dog License Time--I1nal Tournament Tonight Other Items of Interest.

Members of the roads, rivers and bridges of the state legislature will make a trip of inspection over the Cat Hole road from New Britain to Meriden some time this month as q part of the consideration by that committee of the bill for making that road part of the state trunk line highway system.
 Just when this trip will be made is not known, but it is expected that members will take the ride about the middle of the month. Represents tive Francis Deming of Berlin will be in the party and others will be the following members of the con- mittee: Senator Woodruff and Beck with and Messrs. Hulburt, Somers; Mr. Durant, Guilford: Sullivan, Montyille; Sinsabaugh, Shelton; Warner, Hamden; scovllle, Corn wall: Smith, Colebrook: Kimmel, Plainville; serre, Danbury; Johnson, Scotland, and Browne. Wolcott. In addition, there will probably be oth- CT members of the legislature and the state government, who are in- tedested in the proposition. Repre- sentatives from Meriden and New Britain will be included In the party, also, it is expected.
 T. A. R. 25th Anniversary
 The 18th annKersary of the founding of the. T. A. B. society in Kensington, falls on Saturday, April 25. Whether or not any extensive plans for the celebration of this event wll be mace, has ne4 been de- cIded. it. is reported. ePaN society was founded in Kensingsea April 25, 1900, by the Rev. A. ES. Sullivan, For many years the ssseting place was in Hart's hall which formerly stood near The American Paper Goods company. Later the place of meeting was changed to the parish hall of St. Paul's church. More re- gently the chapel of the Kensington Congregational church was pur- chased andsthat building houses the organization at the present time. The building stands at Upson's cor ner, next to the home of Dr. Roger If. Griswdd.
 Bank Has Good Record
 The Berlin Savings bank has re- ceived copy of the report submit ted by tie bank examiners as a re. Iult of recent inspection of the bank. The report is an unusually rood ore and the officers of the bank have rsason to be proud. One state ment of the report made by Bank Examiner H. P. splaln, is. "The bank has an excellent record in re- gard to provisions made for de- postors, and foS a number of years, it's earnings have warranted a livdend of per cent annum."
 Time For Dog Licenses
 flown Clerk Arthur Woodruff stat. ed today that dog licenses must be renewed this month. So far. about fur owners have appeared at the office of the town clerk to attend to flis business and MT. Woodruff ex- bects a rushing business during the month.
 To Hold Bakery Sale
 The Woman's Home Missionary 'ociety of the Kensington Methodist
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02

Mrs. Vincent Lodra will spend the weekend in Winsted as the guest of Mir. and Mrs, James Maloney,
 Demlng's Taxi Service. Tel. 279-2. advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02

Eureka lodge. I. O.. 0. F., will hold a public dance Saturday eve- ming in the community home.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02

Only 66 fishing licenses, a much smaller number than last year, have been issued by the town clerk,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-02
IN INFANTS SECTION

HATS AND COATS for the new little corners and 1 and 2 year olds, all white crepe de chine, also pink, blue and pongee Buy for Easter.
 FOR TWO TO SIX YEAR OLDS, there are sets, Hat and Coat to match, tan, grey, rose, blue. Cashmere, homespun, tweed polo cloth and serge; same sizes in Wash Suits for boys, and Panty Suits for the girls.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
SURGERY UNIT
TO BE- RUSHED
Mayor to Sign Ordinance
Speed Up Plans.

Mayor Shank said today he would
sign the ordinance adopted by city
council Monday night appropriating
1886, 900 to construct a surgery
unit at city hospital.
CONSTRUCTION of the unit will
proceed at the earliest possible mo-
ment," Sol Schloss. president Of the
city health board. 1.-The architect
will complete plans Immediately and
bids for construction will be adver-
tised as soon as the bonds have been
sold"
Financial arrangements will re-
quire about thirty-five days. accord
ing to Joseph l.. Hogue, city con-
troller.
Schloss said that If work were
started in August, the structure
should be completed before May J.,
1926.
The majority faction Of council,
which had opposed the measure,
voted for lit after caucusing from
1870 to p. m. All seven council
members in attendance voted for It..
President Ben H. Thompson and
Heydon w. Buchanan were absent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
START drive ON
ALCOHOL TRADE
VurseII Begins Campaign in
Chicago Territory.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO. June ia Federal
drive against the Illicit alcohol trade,
held ofthe same Importance to the
middlewest as the blockade of rum
row is to the east. was started to-
day.
Federal officials declare that Chi
cago is the biggest alcohol clearing
center in the world. Bootleggers
and others engaged in the business
Of diverting alcohol to illegal uses
have reaped profits of $4,000, 900
in the last two years, 1t is estimated.
Charles W. Vursell. chief enforce.
ment officer for Illinois today placed
Federal agents at virtually every
alcohol distilling and denaturing
plant in the city.
I'VE will reduce the Illicit alcohol
business SIS per cent within a short
time" Vursell predicted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
ROBBERS CHOKE
CLERK; GET STA
Three Enter Drug Store at
CAT N. Illinois st.

Frank Bachelor, 1923 n. Illinois
St., clerk for S. Null Drug Com
pany, was attacked Monday night.
and robbed of $74, by three young
colored men who entered the place
947 N. Illinois St. at closing time.
Police say they are the same trio
who robbed a man in the rear Of the
EIks Club Saturday night. A
weapon was not displayed in either
hold-up.
Bachelor said one man stood at
the door and two came to him as
if TO make a purchase. seized and
choked aim unconscious.
Albert Holman. 204S N. La Sale
St, attendant at the Western oil
station, Massachusetts, Ave. and
Dearborn St.. told police he found
Jimmy marks on the window when
he opened today. Entrance was not
gained.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
ITCHING BURNING
|P|MPLES ON FACE
Were Also On Neck. Hard, Large
and Festered. Cuticura Heals.

II was bothered with pimples
on my face and neck. The pimples
were hard, large and red and fes-
tered. They were always itching
and burning causing me to scratch,
and spent many sleepless nights.
81 tried several other remedies
but they all failed. ] began using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
In two and a half months was
completely healed after using two
cakes of Cuticura Soap and three
boxes of Cuticura Ointment"
(Signed) Miss Alma McCray, Box
IS, Schell City, Mo-, June II, 1924.
Cuticura Soap to cleanse and pu-
rify, Cuticura Ointment to soothe
and heal and Cuticura Talcum to
powder and sweeten are ideal for
daily toilet purposes.
Soap Csc. Ointment Is and Soc. Talc1m Csc. Sold
everywhere. Sample each free. Address;
"Cuticura Laboratories. Dept. II. Maiden, Mass."
MNX Cuticura Shaving Stick Csc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
FEAR RADICAL
COUP IN China
Government by Anti-Foreign
Faction Is Rumored.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
LONDON, June 16.-Rumors OF a
threatened coup in China by the
Christian general" Feng Yu
Hsiang, were current in Pekin to-
day. according to a Pekin dispatch
to the Daily Express.
F'eng is reported DESTROYS of in
stalling a government with a strong
anti-foreign tinge. The report that
the Standard Oil Company is with
drawing from General Feng's terri
tory added strength to this rumor.
Meantime Japan has ordered four
warships TO prepare for a dash to
Shanghai. according to a Toxic dis
patch. Japan still insists, however,
she has no intention of any separate
action in the Chinese situation.
Chinese messages report the FER
ment among students continuing
with a boycott movement against
the British and Japanese.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
DAMAGE DONE
BY STORM, But
DROUGHT ENDS
Rainfall Reported Generally
Over State - Street
Cars Affected.

Wind and an electrical storm, with
heavy rain, which broke the long
drought in Indiana, and saved mil
lions of dollars for farmers, swept
Indianapolis and vicinity Monday
night, causing telegraph, telephone
and transportation companies to be
busy today repairing wires and re-
storing traffic to normally.
The weather bureau reported 1:52
inches of rain in Indianapolis. The
electrical display began about p.
m. and by 10 the rain fell in sheets.
Residents of the north side were
faced with the problem of cleaning
up Easements which were flooded
Monday night for the first time in
years by the downpour.
F'ifty-five city cars OF the Indian
apolis Street Railway Company were
put out of order by the lightning.
Cars on Indianapolis & Cincin-
natl traction line were not running
after II D. m. Monday and were not
in service this morning.
Phones Out of Service
Approximately 1000 telephones in
the city were out Of service. Western
Union reported wires down between
Greencastle and Terre Haute.
A number of buildings were
struck by lightning, with no large
losses reported, however. Home of
w H. Quick, 5446 Beechwood Ave,
was hit but no damage resulted.
The home Of G. Herman, 1442 Kelly
ST., was also struck. Police Capt.
Herbert Fletcher was called home by
Mrs. Fletcher, when lightning struck
a chimney and scattered SCOT over
the house.
At Sixteenth and Meridian Sts.,
police were busy setting out red Ian
terms where wooden pavement
blocks, swollen by the rain, bulged
out Of the street.
Precipitation Given
Precipitation in Indianapolis for
the twelve hours ending at a. m.
today, was 1852 inches and for the
last twenty-four hours, 1.55 inches.
This rainfall was the heaviest
since Dec. Is, 1924, when two inches
of rain fell. 1t brought the years
total to 1904 inches, still 9.76 inches
below normal.
All of Indiana except the north
ern and southwest portions reported
rainfall. Martinsville led with 4.30
inches.
Temperatures were brought down
greatly. The mark of 68, at Z a. m.
today, was about normal, the
weather bureau reported.
Today's forecast is for generally
fair weather, with moderate tenn
perature continuing. There is a
possibility of local thunderstorrls.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
BOY KILLED BY
FIRE EXPLOSION
Pours Gasoline in Kitchen
Ranqe-HOuse Burns.

A sorrowful mother and father
left today for Campbellsburg. Ind,
with the body of their son, Paul H.
Jones, 10, Of 1904 z. New York St.,
who met death Monday afternoon
when he poured gasoline on a fire
in the kitchen range. Three younger
children, Marcella, 2; Jack, 4, and
Donald, Z. escaped death by leaving
the kitchen shortly before the ex-
plosion.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson planned
to make a thorough investigation.
Mrs. Gold Jones, the mother, told
Lieut. Claude F. Johnson that she
told the boy to get wood and replen-
ish the kitchen fire. After the ex-
explosion, a fire started. with $4,000
damage to the house. An empty oil
can was found near the stove.
The mother was in the back yard
when the explosion occurred. but
was prevented from reScuing her
son by the flames.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
PUBLIC HEARING SET
Citizens to Have Chance to Discuss
Street Widening.

Public hearing on ordinance desig-
mating a thoroughfare plan, opening
and widening a number Of streets
and providing for traffic expansion
of the city was set for p. m. Mon
day, June 6, in city council chamber
yb city council Monday night.
The ordinance would stipulate re.
strictions on actions of various city
boards to conform to a general plan
for orderly growth Of the city. It
was proposed by the city plan COM
mission after a scientific survey of
existing facilities.
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old woman and her daughter, were
drowned in their home and Edward
Bell a garage man was drowned
when the boat he was using in
rescue work capsized.
william McCracken was killed by
lightning in storm which wrecked
havoc in the Mahoning valley near
Niles, Ohio
The Eldena. ILL.,, Evangelical
Church was struck by lightning and
stones showered over the street.
The Mississippi River maintained
its height at about six feet above
its normal level, but gave signs Of
receding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
Moral: Wear Your
Sunday Best

BIZ Times Special
HARTFORD CITY, Ind,
June 16.-Moral: When you
go frog hunting wear your
Sunday best.
Sidney Roberts, Charles and
James Hackney, Earl Fuller
and Herbert Wilson, were on
their way for a weekend trip,
when they stopped at Upland
restaurant for food. Fuller re-
manned at the wheel with the
motor running.
Bandits" gasped the res
taurant proprietor an dmarched
the four out with a shotgun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
Opera Ensemble to
Give Program

The Pettis light opera ensen1-
BILE will broadcast this program
tonight from station WFBM to-
night from S:15 to 9:15:
Selections from kid Boots"
ship o. Dreams" baritone
solo. Franklin Greenwood.
Loves Old Sweet Song"
Molloy.
Venetian Love Song" cello
solo. Anne Cunningham.
Ma Little Banjo" baritone
solo. Franklyn Greenwood.
Selections from Blossom
Time"
IT Never Had a Nanny"
from "Topsy and Eva"
Remembering" from "Topsy
and Eva" vocal duet. Ruth
Otte and Anne Cunningham.
Intermezzo from "Cavallera
Rusticana. Mascagni.
God Bless You, My Dear"
and Grandma. baritone solos.
Franklin Greenwood.
THE World Is Waiting for
the Sunrise" Seltz.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
FISHING SEASON OPENS
Law On Bass and Blue ellis Is
Lifted.

Indiana's fishing season began in
earnest today with termination Of
the closed season on bass and blue
gills.
Conservation officials predicted an
unusually good fishing year, due to
the favorable weather throughout
spawning seaso.. nd the generally
strict observance of fish laws by
sportsmen.
While the recent rains for the
present have marred game fishing,
river and creek water have been
muddied and it was taken as assured
that cat fish would bite their heads
off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
BOY STRUCK BY BUS

Walter McCord, Q. Of s26 S. Penn.
sylvania St., was slightly injured
and taken to city hospital, today
after he was struck by a motor bus,
driven by Ralph Wells, Greenwood.
Ind, at McCarty ST., and Madison
Ave. Witnesses told police the boy
was rolling an auto tire in the
street, Wells was slated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
CRANKS AUTO; STRUCK
Driver injured When He Walks in
Path Of Another Car.

Frank Rosenberg, 1924 Tabor ST.,
was injured and taken to the In
diana Christian Hospital Monday
when he walked from in front Of his
auto that he had just cranked and
was struck by an auto driven by
Frank Mascari, 514 E. Merrill St.
Roseberg's auto was parked at 115
E. Wabash St., Mascara was charged
with assault and battery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
MILL WORKER KILLED
Another Man Loses Hand When
Thrown Against Saw.

~ United Press
COLUMBUS, Ind, June 10
Charles Brown, So, was killed and
Everett Roberts, 81, lost a hand in
an accident at the Skinner sawmill,
twelve miles west of here, today.
A slab Of wood was thrown from
q circular saw, striking Brown in
the head He was thrown 200 feet.
Roberts wa sthrown against the
saw and his hand was cut off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
CITY WILL INVESTIGATE
Action May Be Taken Against In
spectors of Gravel.

Action will be taken against in
spectors of the city engineers de-
partment if 1t is found there has
been neglect of duty in approving
quality OF gravel used by the Mead
Construction Company on e. Tenth
st. pavement. between Sherman DIR.
and Emerson Ave, William II.
Freeman, member of the board Of
works, Gaid today.
Freeman declared the board will
instigate investigation Of charges of
the State board of accounts that
gravel used was of inferior quality.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
EXERCISES AT EARLHAM

BIZ Times Special
RICHMOND, Ind, June 16.-Dr.
Glenn Frank. president-elect of Wis
consin University, was the chief
speaker at commencement exercises
for at Earlham College Monday
night. Ninety-two seniors received
diplomas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
ELEVATION PAY DECIDED
Board of Works Gets Figure for
Past Pro. iects.

Railroads. affected by past track
elevation projects. win pay the city
S371.216, it was deter mined by the
board Of works Monday.
Board approved arrangement with
railroads contaminated in long
series of conferences by. II. G. Wray,
track elevation engineer, and Will
liam Bosom, city attorney. The ar
rangement represents difference be-
tween $40, 0S6.95, for track eleva-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
YOUNG COUPLES HELD
Four at Goshen Are Charged With
Robbery.

BIZ United Press
GOSHEN, Ind, June 16.-Charged
with highway robbery, two boys and
two girls from st. Louis were held
in Jail here today.
The four under arrest are
Lawrence Burns. IS, John Coltz, 81,
Minnie Labon, 20, and Katherine
Lickwa, 10.
They are charged with robbing a
party of motorists near Nappanee,
Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
TWO HELD AFTER RAID

James Starks, 40, colored, S1S Pom
eroy ST., and Laura Waters, rs, COL
ored, 342 w. Tenth ST.. are under
arrest today on blind tiger charges
Sergeant Cummings and squad said
that Starks dumped small amount
Of mule whisky when they raided his
home
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
LOSES SHOES AND SOX

Roy Beattie, els Warren Ave,
was swimming in the new Municipal
pool, Rhodius Park. His shoes and
stockings, valued at SO, were taken
from the dressing room, he reported
to police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
RECORD LIQUOR HAUL
Bv Times Special

BIZ Tunes SpectdE
ELKHART. Ind, June 16r-Potco
today congratulated themselves on
the biggest liquor haul In county
history. They seized $50 gallons of
wines in homes of two Italians
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
SAVED

Mr. Lighthall writes, my wife suf-
fered and doctored for six years.
She was down to eighty-seven
pounds. Improvement began with
the first bottle of
SHAPLEY'S Original
STOMACH MEDICINE
I believe it saved her life.
Try one bottle and be convinced.
HOOKS DEPENDABLE DRUG
STORES AND OTHER GOOD
DRUG STORES.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-16
FOUR LIVES LOST
Flood Waters Do Extensive Dam.
age i'm Middle West.

BIZ Untted Press
CHICAGO, June 16.-Torrential
rains, which swelled rivers and
streams to food levels in Iowa, Ohio,
Illinois and Indiana during the night
claimed four lives, and levied toll
in damage to property estimated at
$1,500,000.
Flood waters in Iowa which
claimed three lives at Cascade were
slowly receeding today. An 80-year-