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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Unconscious 131
Hours, Dies of Hurts

Portland, July 25-(AP)-Uncon-
eious more than 131 hours. Mrs. We
nita Lttlefield, 50, of Rumford, in
jured in an automobile accident here
Sunday, died early this morning at
ths Maine General hospital. Mrs.
uttleheld did not regain conscious
ness after the crash in which she re-
eeivec fractured skull, "a fractured
~, compound fracture of the leg,
and Internal injuries. Two children
q Mrs. Littlefeld were hurt in the
accldent, Delora, IA, suffering a bro
zen leg, and Grace, IL, being cut and
bruised.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Dies Result of
Blasting Accident

Bar Harbor, Me-, July 24.-(AP)
-Stinson Hooper Of Swans Island
died in a hospital here late last
night as result of injuries suffered
when he was struck by d stone loos-
ened by blasting at his quarry. He
formerly lived at Bucksport, was
married and the father of seven
children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
2 Prisoners Escape
From Franklin Jail
Especial to the Kennebec Journ

especial to the kenneDec JOurnal)
Pennington, July 24.-Two prison.
ers escaped from Franklin county
Jail today. They were Sandy Ladd
and Jerry Gallant, both of Rangeley,
and were in Jail for drunken driv-
ing. Ladd was also held for resist
ing arrest. They were in the wood
shed alone and while the door was
open they escaped. They were still
at large this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
THE WEATHER
EAIR

Northern New England: Fair sat
urday; Sunday showers not mucn
change in temperature.
Southern New England: Fair sat
urday and probably Sunday; not
much change in temperature.
Eastern New York: Partly CLOUDY
Saturday; showers in north portloh
in afternoon or night; Sunday, SHOW
nighters in north, fair in south por-
ton; not much change in tempera-
tllre.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
lLooting by Strikers
IN Nova Scotia Towns

s.. uace Bay, N. S., July 24-(AP)-
rng miners looted a store at
~ sss aberdeen and cut high tension
,,.a sasa al New Waterford, both in the
r,s ,s.ae area today. Troops dispersed
sa. ls collected around vacant
!, 49, ~ owned by a mining company
W.. WV waterford after windows in
!. saple had been broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Claims S6,OOO,OOO
Saving in Merger
Nickel Plate System

Washington, July 24-(AP)-The
fye railroads which the Van Swerin-
IN plan proposes to merge with the
resent Nickel Plate system, j. j.
Brnet, president of the Nickel Plate,
,t,tihed today before the interstate
nmmefce commission. can be run as
Jingle unit for $4,000. 900 per year
less than their present total operat-
hg expenses. He arrived at the fig
ue BY series of statistical calcula-
tons that took IN economies in the
ne Of equipment. shops, terminals
md personnel which he held the con-
nhdation would allow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Shenandoah Back
In Lakehurst Hangar

Lakehurst, n j., July 24-(AP)-
Returning from Virginia, the dirigi-
BILE Shenandoah landed on the field
at the naval air station at 1875
o'clock tonight and was walked into
her hangar.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Boston Forecast

Boston, July 24-(AP)-Forecast
for Boston and vicinity: Far Satur-
day and probably Sunday; not much
change in temperatures; gentle Varl-
able winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
is. Militia
Head Will
Visit Maine
r.i. Gen. Hammond
will Inspect Guard
at Camp Keyes

IN Be First Visit of Militia
Bureau Head to State-To
Pass on Recent Improve.
ments Made at State Camp
,round-Trocps at Lewiston
and Portland Also to Be In.
uected-Plans to Visit Ev.
,ry State During His Four
Year Term
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-07-25
Sec. Andrews Deter.
mined Will Have
Competent Men
Only for Re-
giOnal Heads

Proposes Exhaustive Search
for Officials to His Liking
Deferring of Work Fails to
Dampen His Spirit-Presi-
dent Confident of His Ability
And Will Give Him Free
Hand in Appointments
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26
A Merry Chriatmas.

We have a habit of wishing our
friends Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year" Why this partic-
ular phrase should be used instead
of "happy Christmas and merry New
Year." can not be explained. For
Christmas is both a merry and a
happy time, and one could not wish
ones friends anything less than a
merry as well as a happy New
Year.
The significance of the thing is
that we should even make such a
wish at this season Of the year.
If Christmas were not time for
being happy and merry and for hav-
ing in our minds and hearts charity,
tolerance. geniality and brotherly
feeling for our friends. We would
scarcely be wishing them a merry
Christmas and a happy New Year"
But Christmas is time for being
happy. II has been ever since the
teacher of the doctrine of faith,
hope and love came among men TO
direct them into new paths Of living.
1t IS easily the finest, the most
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26
Christmas Program at Hurley
Methodist Church.


The following Christmas program
was given at the Hurley Methodist
church Thursday evening:
Prelude Mrs. Leichtnam.
Song Congregation.
Prayer Rev. d. G Ross.
Welcome Betty Coach
Christmas Dorothy Sackett.
A Letter To Jolly Saint Nick
Donald Coxey.
The Trio -Rock-A Bve, Baby
Lois Cox. Funice Sackett, Doris
Sealv.
A Possibility Jack Urquhart
Solo christmas Carol Jane
Inch.
Advice to Santa-.Johnie Ramev.
Christmas Rule-Arthur Jewel.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26
Caution Is Needed

Every home frightened by a
Christmas tree may be blighted by a
death-dealng fire This is something
always TO be kept in mind at this
season Of the year
The Christmas tree is like a great
torch, and Christmas and its joys
should not be allowed to blind peo-
pie to its dangers.
Parents who are always most So
fictitious for the welfare Of their
children. place in the center Of their
homes the most nflammable thing to
be found the ordinary evergreen
Christmas tree.
The twigs are full Of rosin and
the festoons and other decorations,
such as paper bells, celluloid orua
mcnts and wood toys, make il doub-
ly hazardous
When it dries in the warm
rooms, it is festooned with tissue pa
per, cotton to represent snow and
ornaments Of tinsel, and fastened
on it are lighted candles or electric
light bulbs, thus setting the stage
for tragedy unless the utmost pre-
cautions are taken
When candles or electric lights
are lighted, constant vigilance
should be kept. The tree should ne
yer be left unguarded while lighted.
A bucket of water or extingusher
Away should be near at hand and
children should not be permitted TO
light candles Or move them They
are feebly fastened TO the delicate
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26
Annual Review of
Road Activities
F. a. Cannon, Secretary of Good
Roads Association, Summarizes
Years Road Work.

A sharp cutting down in the con-
crete road program, normal gray
ell construction program and more
intensive patrol maintenance were
the outstanding features of 1925
road work
The mileage of concrete surfacing
laid was 1873, as against 430 for the
peak year Gravel surfacing ran to
/ 9l3 miles. In both of these con-
struction programs grading and other
/ factors were included Sixty miles
of stone surfacing was laid.
In the year 1925 the total ex-
4 penditure for highway construction.
i including grading, and all types of
/ surfacing, on the Federal and State
/ Aid roads amounted to $10,S03, ZOO
1 Improvements were made on grand
total of 3,A0l miles of road, of which
/ 9l3 miles We're surfaced only, ,406
miles graded and surfaced. and OPT
miles graded only
The big accomplishment of 1925
was the passage Of the new highway
law Under this law a gasoline tax
of two cents per gallon was provided.
Under it there is new distribution
features Of which are larger allot-
ments to the counties for mainten-
ance, and the allotment of funds to
counties for construction without any
requirement that the counties shall
/ raise funds 10 meet them, as under
the old State Aid law Another new
departure in the law is that it makes
$4,000 per mile available for town
ship roads. and provides for mainten-
ance Of village and city streets
Under this law, in the fiscal year,
the gasoline tax is expected TO yield
$4,000 900: the license fees $4,000
600; which with the Federal Aid will
make the total available $4,000, 900.
After deducting the cost of adj
ministration of the gasoline tax law
by the state treasurer, the license law
by the secretary of state 100000
for overhead of the highway depart
ment. and free fund Of 81 400. 900
to be spent to fill up the gaps on
main highways, and certain special
items, such as roads in and to state
parks, all Of the balance will be used
in the counties for construction and
maintenance
The end Of the year 1925 viii SEQ
$4,000 motor vehicles pounding
over the roads of Wisconsin. If
each Of these cars ran 5000 miles,
it means a total road mileage Of
4 $3.50 900 900 miles. Ten years ago
IN 1916, the number Of motor
vehicles was 100000, and il each of
these ran 5000 miles the total
vehicle mileage Travelled was 300,-
100000 miles. Thus. IN ten years
time the number Of vehicles and the
mileage has been multiplied by five
and one-half Ten years ago we had
no motor buses and practically no
trucks This is the reason why we
must spend money on roads in Wis
consiu Even then we cannot keep
pace with the increase Of traffic.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26

safe to take $2,50O,00O out Of it to
apply to the remission of taxes, as
has recently been done. This is a
very different condition from that
which existed in 1921.
"The state treasury was then so
low that outstanding appropriations
far exceeded available balances and
a majority of the departments had
overrun their appropr tons. Yet
during the four years intervening
not single additional tax has been
levied for state purposes and the in
crease in the amount derived by the
state from the income tax (about
S3,70O,000) is much less than the re-
duction in the state taxes on pro
perty."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26

branches and the slightest contact
with any object on the tree is like
~ 10 start a flame
It IS unwise to let the tree stand
after Christmas The needles and
twigs become dryer as each day
passes and the risk grows.
Because there has never been a
catastrophe growing cut Of such a
setting there is no assurance there
never viii be The utmost pre-
caution should be the guide of all
parents
Electric bulbs are not as danger
Gus as candles Asbestos can be used
IN place Of cotton or imitation
snow Nou-combustible decorations
are available Being safe Is far bet
ter thar being sorry
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26

The Worried Boy-Leroy Sacket
n-Bernardine Porter
Selection by choir
Offertory,
Song by Congregation
Arrival of Santa.
Postlude-Mrs. Leichtnam
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26

The shortest days are the longest
70 the boy or girl waiting for Santa
Claus
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-26

enjoyable day of the year because of
the great ideal that inspires it and
because it is not alone a time for
being happy but for making others
happy. 1t brings out the finest Of
human emotions-the desire to DO
good deeds.
The good qualities that are in evil
dence at Christmas seem to be in the
very air we breathe The vast ma
jority of people are inspired with
noble purposes to carry good cheer
to others. Some limit their impulses
to spread good cheer, to the family
circle. Others endeavor to make
friends happy too, and large and
growing class is moved to help the
unfortunate and the needy, that they
also may feel the inspiration that
comes from realizing the real pur-
pose of Christmas.
The reason for these manifesto
tions of brotherly love that embrace
es all mankind, is that people are
constrained to follow the example
Of Him whose birthday we celebrate.
They seek to emulate in feeble
way the teachings Of the lowly MAJ
arene. and thus the deepest chords
Of human sympathy are touched
hearts are made mellow; thoughts
grow tender
Humanity is struggling for a GOA
unknown Perhaps it is the happy
time when the spirit Of Christmas,
instead Of being confined to day
or a season, will spread throughout
the year.
Some are still quarrelug over
bobbed hair The wars over and the
bobs have it.
A good reputation il murh e be
desired but living up to it is another
matter
The only man down and out the
man who things he Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
FORMER SLAVE, MOTHER
OF WORTHWHILE FAMILY
Death OF Negro Woman Discloses
Denials Whereby She Educated
Dozen Children

Atlanta, Dec. II Pt-Camllla Hin
man Hubert, negro, former slave
and mother OF worth while fam
lily, Is dead here. Six OF her seven
sons hold positions OF service in
various parts OF the country and her
five daughters have welded men
holding similar places.
Born in slavery. she and her
husband had little opportunity TO
acquire any education for them
selves, but through self denial, they
were able 10 rear and educate a
large family" one OF her sons said.
The seven sons and their positions
are:
NJ. P. Hubert, president of Jack
son college, Jackson, Miss.
B. r. Hubert director Of agricul-
ture, Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee,
Ala.
John W. Hubert, principal, negro
high school, Savannah, Ga.
]. H. Hubert, executive secretary
Urban League, New York city.
Moses Hubert. farm demonstra-
tion agent, Hancock county. Ga.
G. J, Hubert, pastor or two At
lanta churches and runs coo acre
farm.
Theodore Hubert, senior at More
house college, Atlanta. Ga.
Zack Hubert, her husband, also
survives.
The family was reared on farm
in Hancock county, Ga.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
DR.. BRAYS PROPERTY
IS LEFT IN TRUST
$4,000 for Each Child,
Residue for Wife's
Life Use

The will of DR.. Henry I. Bray,
which was filed in the probate
court today, provides that a trust
fund of 100000 be set aside for
each of his children until each one
becomes so years OF age. The resi-
due OF the estate is placed in
trust fund for the maintenance and
support of his wife, Anna A. Bray.
The Commercial Trust Co, OF which
DR., Bray was a director at the time
OF his death, is named executor
and trustee Of his estate.
DR.. Bray left four children,
Henry 7. Bray ir. Miss Margaret
Bray. George and William. The
will stipuIates that the sum Of 500
600 be set aside for each Of his
children living at the time of his
death and the income therefrom be
used for their maintenance, shp-
port and education until they be-
come 25 years of age. When each
becomes 25, the income from the
trust fund of $4,000 and $1,000
from the principal shall be paid to
each every year until each reaches
tho age of 30 years when the trust
fund shall cease and the remaining
and accrued income shall be paid
over.
He leaves the remainder Of the
estate in trust fund for the fol-
lowing purposes: To hold, manage,
invest and reinvest and to use the
income and so much OF the prin-
cipal as may be necessary for the
comfortable support of his wife.
He also deposes in the testament
that his wife be the sole judge of
what is necessary for her support.
Following the death of his wife
If any Of his estate then remains,
he directs that it shall be divided
equally among his children.
He nominated and appointed the
Commercial Trust Co. as executor
and trustee of his estate.
The will was witnessed by Louis
8. Thomas, James D. Passcrini and
William Bamford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
MOTHER OF INTENDED VICTIM GOES
AFTER BRIDGEPORT STABBING FIEND
Knife Welder Misses Girl, Turns on Her Parent Then
Flees With Latter, Screaming, in Pursuit

Bridgeport, Dec. II LP-Another
young woman was attacked last
night by Bridgeports elusive stab
ber, according to a report made to
the police.
The attack was unsuccessful. how
ever, as the girls companion struck
at the man. who hastily made his
escape.
Mrs. Sarah Driscoll and her 1G
year old daughter Alice, were pro-
ceeding along South avenue about .
O'Clock when the stabbcr lungcd
from behind a pole at the girl. The
girl and her mother saw the CLINT OF
a knife in the mans hand. This SO
frightened the girl that she fell to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Resigns AS PASTOR OF
CHURCH IN PLAINvILLE
Rev. J. G. Ward Forced
to Leave by TIL
Healtl,

Plainvillc, Dec. 11--Rcv. ]. G.
Ward, pastor of the Plainville Bap-
tist church for the past ten years,
rendered his resignation at the close
OF the church prayer meeting held
last night. His letter of resignation
was as follows;
ITO the Plainville Baptist Church,
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Ten years ago last October you
placed in my hands the sacred trust
Of the pastorate of this church. The
years have sped away quickly, bring
ing many changes; and now another
change must be made.
The trust which you committed
to me at that time l, tonight. re-
sign into your hands, the resigna-
ton to take effect, according to
agreement, not later than the first
Sunday in February, 1926.
Il regret the many mistakes and
failures on my part, and thank you
heartily for all the loyalty and pa
ticnce which you have shown; and
l trust that the blessing of Almighty
God may rest upon the church in
all its varied work. making it an
ever increasing power for good in
the community.
Yours in the service of the Master,
u. G. WARD"
The people OF the church ex-
pressed themselves as deeply and
sincerely rcgrctful that this step
seemed imperative, yet they fully
realize the extreme effort which it
has been for Rev. Mr.. Ward TO at
tend to his duties during the past
months, owing to failing health. He
has become a firm friend. not only
of his parishioncrs, but also Of the
townspCople in general, and all unite
in expressing their sorrow at his
poor health.
Mr. Ward came here In October,
1918, from Norwich. He WAS secrc-
tary of the Plainviue Ministers
association.
No action was taken on the resig-
nation last evening, but the matter
will I've taken up at an carly date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

the sidewalk. cutting her knees as
she struck the ground.
Instead of trying TO escape, how
ever, the mother struck at the man
and tried to grab his arm. This
look him by surprise and he made
an attempt TO reach her with the
knife, hut missed her In the dark
ness. He then turned and ran, with
the mother running after him and
crying for help. Neighbors hearing
her screams summoned the police.
but the man had made good his es-
cape.
IL was described as wearing e
dark oVercoat, soft hat and had a
white muffler around his neck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Trusted Bank EmplOye Is
Missing. So Is S1l00l

Jersey City, n. J., Dec. II P.--
The Trust company Of New Jersey
today announced that john Y. Min
ugh. assistant treasurer of the La
layctte Bergen branch. disappeared
yesterday, and that state bank ex-
aminers had revealed shortage of
about $4,000 in his accounts. He
was bonded for $4,000.
Minugh had worked for the Trust
company for more than % years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Woman Is Freed by Jury
On Charge Of Murder

Uuca, n, 7, Dec. II Pl-Mrs.
Mae X. Mullane, charged with slay-
ing her husband, William NJ. Null
lane, was found not guilty OF man
slaughter by a jury today. after an
deliberation.
Mullane, an electrical operator IN
a theater was shot on the night OF
May 16 after a quarrel in which he
is said TO have uphraided her for
her friendship with other men.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
QUIGLEY HOSTILE
TO G. 0. P. BOSSES
lntimates He Will Run il Ma
chine Tries to Dictate
SILENT ON ALDERMAN JUDD
bad Boy OF Republican Party
Who Threw Bomb Into Camp Two
Years Ago. Preparing to Repeat
Performance.

George A. Quiglcy. three times
mayor Of the city and recognized
leader OF the anti-machine repubIi-
can forces, intimated today he will
seek the G. o. p. nomination for
mayor in the spring II the "regu-
lars" Insist upon the selection of any
member OF group his wing re
CARDS as "bossed."
This group is underst ood TO IN
clude Alderman William II. Judd,
republican whip in the common
council and chairman of the G. o. P.
town committee whose name has
been prominently identified with the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Railroad Engineer Stops
Train as He Dies

Buffalo, y. Y, Dec. IL Pl-Robert
Savage, 64. engineer on the Michigan
Central railroad, died early today
with his hand on the throttle just
after he had brought his train to
a stop at a block signal near the Ex-
change street depot. Fireman James
Butler brought the train, Michigan
Central No. 10, safely into the yards.
Savage was a resident of ST. Thom-
Is Ont.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Mother COMPLAINS Of
SALE OF Her INFANT.
Arrest of PrOprietress of
New Jersey Sanitarium
Is Likely

Union City, N. j., Dec. II Up
Recorder Alfred E. Modarelli, after
hearing charges that a child of Mary
Hurst, 25-year-old Brooklyn domes-
tic had been delivered to Mrs
Lille Agnes Thygesen. of Union
City, under the latters name.
announces that a warrant will be is
sued for Mrs. Bertha Bolte, pro-
prietress Of the Palisade Maternity
sanitarium in which the child was
born.
The warrant, he said. would
charge Mrs. Boltt whose where
abouts are not known, falsihed d
birth certificate.
The mother testified that she was
not allowed to see her child while
she was a patient in the sanitar-
inm, having been told that a good
home had been provided for it. She
pleaded for its return and Recorder
Modarelli, over the protest of Mrs.
Thygesen, ordered the infant sent
to Christ hospital in Jersey City,
Mrs. Thygesens husband, sea
captain, asserted that his wire re-
turned from a Jersey City hospital
on August 10. and three days later
sent him to the Maternity hospital
for the child which She said had
been born to her, Before receiving
it he signed a birth certificate on
which his name appeared.
The same day he was presented
with a letter signed by Mary Hurst
and demanding $3.50 for medical
fees. He compromised for $50. The
mother testified that the letter was
brought to her by man who posed
as a detective. She said she did
not receive any OF the money paid
by Thygesen and that she had paid
$3.50 for medical attention and care
at the sanitarium.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

working his way through college
and will take the award. The
wealthy youth, refusing to accept
the easier path usually chosen by
sons of the rich, came to Yale last
year and began his studies, paying
his way by employment here. His
scholarship average OF % brought
him distinctive honor.
At the New Haven hospital
whore Prentice now works as n
night telephone operator, James
Hogan, once a famed Eli football
captain, died In 1910. Hogan Wis
loved by his classmates. SO when
he died. members OF the fraternity
Delta Kappa Epsilon established a
fund OF $1,000 in his memory.