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New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
DE LOWERY HEADS
 BERLIN FORESTERS Chosen at Meeting Of Court Mat
 tabessett Last Night MEMBERSHIP NOW 44
looks Presented To Berlin Free LibrRy-Moore Chosen Head of Legion Post Activities For Hart ford County--Items..

John DeLowery was chosen chief ranger at the senli-annual election of officers, held last night by Court Mattabessett, Foresters of America, in their hall in Kensngton. He suc- ceeds Frank Giana of kensington in that capacity.
 Other officers elected were: Sub chief ranger, John A. Moore; record ing secretary, William w. Pagan; financial secretary, Charles B. Wright; treasurer. William A. Skere; senior woodward, Frank Mas selle: junior woodward, Phillip Zip pedelli; senior beagle, Hugo Holden; junior beagle, Leon Merriotte; past chief ranger. Frank Giana; trustee for three years. John r. Moore: court physician, Dr. Allie J. Good win.
 Outside of the election of officers, little other business was transacted last night. The report of the by- laws committee was presented, but no action was taken, since the re- port has to be read at two meetings.
 The membership, of Court Matta- bessett now totals PA, It has been stated that the court, during the past year, has not been as active as usual in the securing of members, although it is expected that a drive will be inaugurated in the future to secure more of them.
 Sfnnra IpaIa rnn1u1iffep
 Wilfred R. Moore, commander of Bolton -Kasica post. American Le- zion. of Berlin has been chosen chairman of the committee on post activities for Hartford country, it was learned today. Mir. Moore has heen extremely active in the Ameri- can Legion and has taken great interest in its doings. He has done a great deal, in company with sev- oral others to bring the Berlin post to its present position in the com Riunity affairs.
 Library Receives New Books
 The Forum Book club has pre- sented to the Berlin Free library the following editions:
 Non-Fiction: The Life and Let ters of Walter H. Page" by Burton J. Hendrick. "The Unveiled Ladies of Stamboul" by Demetra Naka,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Movie Stars Separation
 Pact Ruled Illegal

Los Angeles, Jan. 16.-That por- ton of William s. Hart's separation agreement with his wife, Winifred Westover Hart which prohibits her from resuming her former occupa- ton of motion picture actress, while enjoying the proceeds of trust funds established under the separation pact is an agreement in restraint of trade and illegal, it was ruled today by Superior Judge A. L. Stephens
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

making tracks for Bristol, became mixed up and drove his car into the gate which juts out into the street. demolishing the gate and smashing up his car Immediately after this, the position of the gate and the need Of widening of tho crossing was brought forcibly to the atten- tion of the public utilities commits sion with the result that that body called the hearing this morning. Plalnville is being represented by Judge Bernard r. Gaffney Of New Britain, who holds the position of town attorney.
 Holy Name Social
 The Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mercy held a very successful social last evening in the American Legion hall on Whiting street and the spacious au- ditorium was crowded with attend ants. Whist was played and the prizes were taken by the following: First ladies'. Mrs. Alfred Arel: sec- ond, Mrs, Michael Nolan. and conso- lation, Miss Ann Cafferty; mems first, Milton Kramer, and second, Clement J. Prior. A social hour was held following the games and danc- ing was enjoyeds If anything, the socials are growing M popularity.
 Bowling Scores
 The Standard Steel X Bearings, Inc. bowling league rolled sched- uled match last evening on the Recreation alleys with the following individual and team scores:
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Destroying Liquor

The police department was kept busy this morning in the destruction of contraband liquor. which had been gathered in raids of the last few weeks. The alcohol gathered in the raids will be devoted to local hospital use in accordance with the custom established some time ago to assist the local institution. Through the courtesy of Chief Ernest T. Belden and the other court officials, the hospital has been saved 8 pretty penny by the gifts of alcohol which had been confiscated in the liquor raids.
 Birth Statistics Announced
 There were 623 births in this city during the year of 1924, according to report of the births and deaths prepared at the office of the city clerk. This is an increase of 32 births over the year of 1923 but 1t is lower than the number in 1921 when the high peak in number of births in this city was reached.
 The number of births for preyi- ous years is as follows: 1923, 5S1; 1922, 5S9; 1921, 663. The doctors officiating at the births were as fol- lows: A. s, Bracket, 1T; H. D. Brennan, F; Mabel E. Curtiss, 2S: A. A. Dewey. 22; B. r. Donahue, 33; M. Alvord Gore. 15: A. w. Griswold, 2; Frank M. Hambin, 21: W. F. Hanrahan, 159; c. M. Kent, 13: Ar thur M. Kimberly. 8; P. A. Park, 105; c. C. Petrocelli, i; Ralph A. Richardson. 12; B, B. Robbins, IA: Henry c. Spring, 5; E. N. Whipple. 31; Joseph I. Woisard, 1S; Mrs. Catherine Dougeneck, midwife. 33: Louise Fiorillo, midwife, 3i; Mrs, Madeline Tirella, midwife, 41; Law renee H. Frost of Plainville, 1; George r. Cook of Plainville, l; H E. Woodward of Terryyille, i; F. J, Lawton of Terryville, l; John J, Tokarczyk of New Britain. 1: and Robert Tazen of Thomaston, 1.
 Number of Deaths Less
 There were 214 deaths in this city during 1924, which is a marked re- duction over 1923 when there were | 241 deaths. In 1922 there were 234 deaths in this city and in 1921 tflre were I'll deaths. Of the deaths last year, the following doctors officiat- ed: A. $. Bracket, 8; A. s. Bracket as medical examiner, SS; H. D Brennan. F: Robert J. Boyle, 3; Mabel r. Curtiss, 3; J. H. Desmarais l. A. A. Dewey, 5; E. F. Donahue 2; W. II Flynn, 4; A. W. Griswold II; Frank M. Hamblin, 9; w. F. Hanrahan, 31; F. B. Jennings. 10; c. NJ. Kent, 8; Arthur M. Kimberly 1: q, c. Petrocelli, 2; Ralph A Richardson. 16; B. B. Robbins. 6; E Parker Sanborn, 4; Henry c. Spring 1c: A. r. Roche, 4: B. N. Whipplei 6, F. H. Williams, 3; M. F. Claffey N. Bull of Plainville, 1; Charles W. Moody of Plainville, 2: B. B Woodward of Terryville, 1; R. J. Lawton of Terryville, 1: Roman Lexston of New Britain, I; M. L. Marsh of New Britain, 1; John E. Boyer of New Britain, 1.
 Recording fees amounting tc $209.25 were paid by the city to the doctors for filing birth and death certificates durin gthe year.
 Committee Meeting Tonight
 A meeting of the citizens commit tee of welcome in charge of ar l engagements of the V. r. w. state en' campment to be held here neX June, will be held in the city court room this evening at s o'clock Further plans concerning the state encampment will be formulated.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Red Cross Willing to Pay
 For Transportation

By The Assorlated pieSs
 Harbin, Manchuria, Jan. 16.-The American Red Cross has cabed American Consul Hansen proposing to transport the Esquimaux taken off Wrangell Island by Russian officials and detained at the Siberian Man. churian border by Chinese officials pending a decision as to their status. . They are expected in Harbin short ly and the consul has been asked by the Red Cross officials to secure quarters for them pending arrange ments to send them back to Ameri- ca.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
President of SkidmOre
 College Dies Today

Saratoga Springs, N. r.. Jan. 16.- President Charles Henry Reyes of Skidmore college died today in New York city.
 He had been president of the Skid more college since 1912. From 1891 to 1896 he was president of Throop Polytechnic Institute, and he was also a former president of the Amer ican Institute of Instruction and of the National Council of Education.
 He was stricken while visiting in New York during the Christmas holidays,
 Dr. Reyes was born in Banfield, Wis, in 1858 and in early life held many positions in the school of Wis consin. Later he wds connected with schools in Holyoke, Mass, and in Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
MOTION WITHDRAWN

Bridgeport, Jan. 16.-A motion to vacate Q judgment secured by Ann J. Porter in 1919 against Courtland H. Young, a New York publisher, requiring him to pay SC a week was withdrawn before Judge Frederick J. Huxford in the common pleas court today by counsel for Miss Porter. It is understood that the motion will be renewed before Judge John J. Walsh, who rendered the original judgment.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
.GOV, HAPPINESS IS
 AGAIN SELECTED
Heads American Engineering
 Council for Another Year

Washington, Jan. 16.-Opposition to pending bill proposing that the federal power commission prepare a comprehensive plan of development of the nations water resources to promote power development and navigation was voted at the opening session here today of the American engineering council.
 The bill, introduced by Senator Randsdel of Louisiana, was opposed in a committee report adopted by the council as not only impractical in it's purposes but as placing a bur den on the power commission it was lAot prepared to assume. It also was held to Suggest strong entering wedge of government ownership and operation"
 The council also voted to oppose the Cramton bill to place control of industrial alcohol under a separate prohibition bureau. Announcement was made of the formation # com mitces to improve the status of Sani- tary engineers and engineering and to study the nations reclamation problem. The qucsti m of the es- tabishmcnt of a public "orls is among others up for discussion at the meeting.
 Former Governor James IartEess of Vermont was reelected president of the council for the coming year
 The worlds talcst man is Jan Van Albert, 2S, who stands feet l 2-S inches high.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
BulIartls
Odd Fellows Install

The recently elected officers of sequassen lodge, I. o. o. F., were in- stalled last evening at regular meeting of the lodge. The work was under the direction of District Deputy A. J. Barnfeld and staff of Pequabuck lodge, No. 4S, of Bristol. Following the ceremonies, a social hour was held and a supper was served. Following this, an excellent entertainment was furnished to the members and guests. It was one of the largest attended meetings of re- cent months.
 Congregational Church Annual
 The annual meeting of the Con- gregational church was held last evening in the church parlors. The reports of officers for the past year were read and approved, the budget for the coming year was discussed and officers were elected.
 PlainyiIle Briefs
 The condition of Mrs. Anne Dona- hue of Elm Court remains about the same.
 Cards are being received from Harold Anderson of Camp street who is in St. Petersburg. Fla.
 Pythian lodge, K. of F., will hold a regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall this evening at o'clock.
 There will be a meeting of the Plainville Girl Reserves this evening at o'clock at the home of Miss Thelga Clark on Pennington avenue.
 Our sale continues one more week ending Jan. 17.-20 per cent discount on entire stock. H. A James. 53 West Main street, 'Plainville.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
WAS NOT KIDNAPPED
Missing Pittsburgh Boy Returns Home and Explains Simply Afraid. to Return, He Says.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 16.--Reports of the Kidnapping of fifteen year old Charles Cottage, son of J. D. Cot tage, constable of Conway. were dispelled today when the lad was located in Youngstown, Ohio. The boy explained that when he discov- cred he was late for school yester- day he feared to return home and tell his parents. So he boarded 2 train for Youngstown, and upon his arrival there he was taken fin by the police.
 The disappearance of the boy brought reports that he had been abducted by two men in an automo- bile. The father, believing the lad had been kidnapped, said he thought it was the work of persons he had prosecuted under the prohibition laws,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
INCREASE
 IN GRAND LIST
Officials Hope for Slight Decline
 in Tax Rate
VISITING NURSE MEETING
Mrs. Lester c. Sigourney Reelected President of Association - Pure Alcohol Seized By Police to Be Given to HospitaI---G23 Births.

Finishing touches are being ap- piled to the city grand lists by the board of assessors in order that the full volume of the taxable property may soon be announced. The list this year will show a substantial in- crease, due to the active building last year so that indications are that its present rate If not lowered a trifie. The city officials are in hopes that a cutting down of the tax rate may be possible. Helping the sit- uation materially has been the de- velopment of properties, which hitherto, have been listed as farm lands in the records. A good share of this so-called farm property has been cut up into building sections and consequently a boost In values has taken place, thereby swelling the grand list.
 Another increase has been in the cases of people, who failed to file their lists on time and who were charged 10 per cent for the delin- quency. This list is slightly larger than last year and consists mainly of motor car owners. The owners failed to list their machines, but the cars were taxed, when the state motor vehicle department forwarded the number of car owners in the city,
 Mrs. Sigourney Chosen
 Mrs. Lester c. Sgourney was re- elected president of tho local visit ing nurse association at the annual meeting last night, when reports of the last year were presented, show ing the association in highly pros porous condition. Other officers were chosen as follows: First vicc-presi- dent, Mrs. Townsend G. Treadway; second president, Mrs. William s. Ingraham; third vice-president, Mrs. stephen NJ. Wells; treasurer, Mrs. Morton c. Treadway; secretary, Mrs. Henry F. Cottle.
 The annual report of the nursing department showed total of 7S4 new patents, admitted during the last year. This number included 314 for general medical and surgical treatment; obstetrical, 104; 132 new born babies; 102 prenatal; 116, child welfare; 13 tuberculosis. There were 610 patients discharged dur ing the wear with 351 as cured or improved. There were 19S patients submitted to other care and 31 sent to the hospital. There were 16 assigned to sanitoria and fl died, so on January 1. 1925, there were 174 remaining under care. The nurses made 5,396 visits during the year. of which number the nursing calls totalled 4,1S9.
 Realty Company Annual
 The annual meeting of the Bristol Realty company will be held on January 20 at o'clock at night in the roofs of the Bristol National bank. Following the submission of reports, the officers will be chosen for the year.
 The annual meeting of the local Community Chest will also be held on next Tuesday night, when the members will convene at the library at T:30 o'clock.
 To Manchester
 The local high school quintet will journey to South Manchester tonight to play the high school five of that place. The locals are out for the state championship and already have gained a fine start by defeating several of the best rated high schools
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
WE OFFER COTTONS

WHILE SALE LASTS you can make decided savings on yard cottons, bleached and unbleached. Sheets and Pillow cases of the best makes, such as Pequot, Sum- init, New Bedford, Wamsutta, etc., at prices that will make it pay to supply yourself literally. Don't let your neigh Dor get all the benefit and have regret that you got left. One day more, that's all.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
AMONG THE LINENS

AT SALE PRICES you have choice of damasks in all widths and grades. Cloths in all sizes and qualities, with Napkins to match or by the. dozen separately. Towels of every grade and size, Turkish and Tuck. Crashes and Towelings of every width and kind, for hand or dish use. Linens of every description for one day more at big reductions.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Realty Company Annual
To Manchester

The local high school quintet will journey to South Manchester tonight to play the high school five of that place. The locals are out for the state championship and already have gained q fine start by defeating several of the best rated high schools of the commonwealth.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

The worlds tallcst man is Jan Van Albert, 2S, who stands feet 3 2-S inches high.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22

John and Mammie Hood. city hospital.
Victor and Cleora Sides, 2f N. Garfield.
Glen and Bessie Kitchener. 1871 w.
Holland and Fleeta Strube. $50 .Drover.
Charles and Sadie Andrews. 453 w.
Eighteenth. -, r.. -,
Howard and Eva Hadley. 2409 Olney. -.
Melton and Elizabeth Greer. 25S3 Elun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22

IN LISTENING birches waving
H. like a fairy wand against a
III clear blue lake, set in a love-
iy landscape Of woodlands and roll
ing pasture; fair rosy-cheeked maid
ems with long tresses, and tail,
sturdy lads, all in their gay peasant
costumes, singing and dancing In
the violet light Of the midnight sun;
their lifting, haunting melodies
Sing hoppsan sa, follerallala" =
ringing from group to group and
echoing from all the hills. These
memories are Of Sweden's Midsum-
mers' Eve, that gayest Of festivals
Midsummer's Day, June 24-which
is a legal holiday in Sweden. All
the houses are bedecked with green
birch boughs, from Sweden's most
beloved tree. and from every village
green rises the gaily decorated May
pole" symbolic Of the renewed fer
tility of Mother Earth.
The short. glad summer, coming
on the heels of winter in a sudden
burst of green, is the busiest time
Of Sweden's year, for sowing and
harvesting must be done in the few
brief months before the long dark
winter again claims the earth.
Sweden lies so far north, one-seventh
of it north Of the Arctic circle, that
the summers are very short and
the winters from seven to nine
months long, with very little spring
and autumn between. Since the
western mountains shut off the
tempering winds from the Atlantic,
the extremes Of temperature are
greater than in Norway. The ports
on the Gulf of Bothnia are frozen
several months in the year, and ex-
cept in very mild winters navigation
is impeded along the northern and
central parts Of the Baltic. In sum-
mer there are only two or three
hours Of darkness and in winter,
only two or three hours Of daylight.
In the very northernmost regions
the sun does not set at all for a
whole month during the summer,
and for a month during the winter
it does not rise above the horizon.
In spite Of the topsy- turvy arrange
ment, THE Swedes are a happy, opti-
mistic people, full Of the joy OF life,
and sturdy and healthy as well. The
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22
BUiIdinu Permits

Adma Geiger, reroof, 2430 Indianapolis.
r. C.; Fielding. garage 4O2 W. Thirty
3. A Rudy. garage. 1s43 Park. $3.50.
s. s. Matthew's. reroof. sol f. Twenty
John King, remodel, 144O Pleasant.
GO NJ Bennett. furnace. 492s College,
james Doane. dwelling, 1911 Hoefgen
James Doane. furnace. 1911 Hoefgen.
-, C. Mnburn. tank. 1851 f. Minnesota.
Mccov Tribble, furnace, 2157 Boulevard
F. n. Knight Realty Company. garage
141S W. Thirty Second $3.50
A. N. Dehoney. excavate, 2024 High
Ha wtili3T 500 SSr0uoRle, garage. 1881 N
Mrs. c Co re Hermann. addition, 1920
Msr'hs Cunningham, garage. 81 N. Rit-
s B. Prater. garage, SO N. Dearborn,
E, Resener dwelling. 56e2 Carrorlton.
soE Rosener, furnace. 1902 carrollton,
]. Chapman. dwelling. 1910 E. New
: ] J - chsomsn. furnace, 1910 E. New
Charles Holiday addition. 144O Kappes.
: Charles Holiday. furnace. 144O Kappes,
co01
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22

winter is not a season of gloom for
them, for their outdoor sports make
1t a period of delight. Then the
whole country is one vast expanse
of snow, over which one may glide
with incredible speed on sleds or on
long, slender skis. All the boys and
girls, as well as the older folks, take
their daily recreation in this way.
The farmer drives his sleigh across
the country straight as the crow
flies, for all barriers lie buried deep
beneath the snow, and lakes and
rivers are frozen deep, Offering won
derful opportunities for sleighing and
skating, in which the Swedes are
said to be the most expert Of all
peoples. Wonderfully healthful, too,
Is this bracing winter air, making
Sweden the healthiest country in
Europe, with the lowest death rate
and the greatest average length Of
life.
Sweden occupies the eastern and
larger part Of the great Scandi-
navian peninsula, with an area some
what greater than that OF California.
1t is separated from Norway on the
west by the high pleateau, studded
with the lofty peaks of the Kiolen
or Keel mountains, from which the
land slopes steeply to the east and
more gradually to the south. It's
head separated from Finland on the
north by the Tornea River, rests be-
yond the Arctic Circle; it's base, near
ly 1000 miles farther south, upon
the waters Of the Skaggerack, the
Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea. On
the east, the land ends in low, sandy,
and often marshy shores along the
Gulf of Bothnia, becoming more
rocky in the southern part border
ing on the Baltic Sea.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22
MELLON MAKES
new PROPOSAL
RAJ Tinted Press

Bv United Press
WASHINGTON, oct. pa new
schedule of normal income tax
rates, slashing about 25 per cent
from the present schedule was set
out in a letter Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon forwarded to Chair
man Green of the House Ways and
Means Committee.
The new schedule would provide
an income tax Of l per cent on
$4,000. 2 per cent on the next $1,000;
per cent on the next $4,000, and
3 per cent thereafter.
Following a series Of political tits
with members of the Iowa Tax Club,
the committee ordered politics barred
from discussion at it's tax legislation
hearings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22
Marriane Licenses

motorman; Mary V. Starr, 20. 200 Mink
ner. domestic.
Robert D. Da Wee. %, Martinsville. Ind,
Dearborn. stenOgrapher.
Nathaniel Lamar 81. CITY, railroader
Homer j. Hartman. 23. 1884 Laurel
salesman: Martha NJ Henry. %. 1891
OLIVE, telephone, operator. ,o-o r.-,..s
fireman; Katharine Tuchy. 80. 525 n
ophu Gill. %. 244h W. Michigan. st.
Z. Dewey De Haven, 20. 1920 E. 81
Clair paper hange yer, o, Ser S6 basey' 20
Ottie A. Ayers. 2S, p13 Chadwick. fix
ture maker. Blanche Z. Shell. IT, lib VI
Eleventh office work
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-22
Death Notices

WALTERS. DR.. P. J-For twenty-cight
years assistant physician at Central Hos
pital. and husband of Mrs. Laura B. W..
Waters, died Oct. 81. Short funeral serv-
ices at home. 1902 Ingram St.. 8 a. m.
Saturday. Oct. "a, followed by services 10
a. M at St. Francis de Sales Church. Burial
Crown Hin. Friends invited.