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New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Patents Granted to
 New Britain Inventors
BY GEORGE H. MANNING

(WashinRton Bureau of N. B. Herald.1
 Washington, June S.-Two New Britain inventors were granted pat4 ents on newt inventions during the past week, it was learned at the U. s. patent office today.
 Horace c. Hancock of New Brit ain was issued patent on a new type of snap hook with a spring clasp. He has assigned this patent to the North & Judd Mfg. Co. of New Britain. Clainl for the patent was filed May 21. 1924.
 A patent on new device for a Itypewriting machine was granted to Frederick A. Hart of New Britain, for which he made application on Oct. 5. 1923. Mir. Hart has assigned his patent to the Remington Type writer Co. of Ilion, N. Y. The device comprises stop mechanism to limtt | the movement of the platen actuated 1 by flngerpiece and a mechanism for releasing the locking device.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08

harvest of the first trip was not re. peated this time.
 II Deaths in May
 There were only II deaths in this city during the month of May &C., cording to compilation of vital statistics at the office of the city clerk. This number is about half the usual monthly average.
 Collectors Hours Extended In order 10 accommodate the tax. payers of the city who wish to pay their general city taxes, Tax Collec- tor Francis B. Riley's office win be open this evening from until o'clock. The office will be open each Monday and Saturday evening during the same hour for the re- mainder of the month and Saturday afternoon office hours will also be maintained from 1880 until 5 o'clock.
 Police Raid Birge's Pond
 The local police made raid al Birge's pond in the hoppers on Sat urday night and brought in six young men who were sleeping off the effects of alcohol there. All were tcoked for appearance this morning when the roll was called in the city court only three of the six were present. All of the cases were con- tinued until tomorrow morning and meanwhile the police will round up the remaining members Of the crew.
 Girls Shoulder Broken
 Examination of Irene Daley in- jured in motor car accident last week on Park street at the Bristol hospital has shown that she had suffered a broken shoulder. Daniel Tricarico, whose car struck the girl will appear in court when she recovers.
 Car Down Embankment
 Angelo Stafani was treated to hair raising ride, down the 30 foot embankment at Compounce junction, landing near the old skating rink, on Sunday afternoon, which his ma chine was struck by a car, driven by Anthony Gzornog, also of this city. Stafani attempted to drive around a trolley car, stopped at Harper's Ferry, when he collided with Czornog A front wheel was ripped from Stafanis car before 1t disappeared over the embankment. Fortunately no one was injured. Stafani was fined s25 and costs at the police court session today.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
,OIAKE IS REGISTEREn

Washinbton, June S CPl-An earth quake of moderate intensity was recorded on the Georgetown uniyer- sitv seismograph last night, begin ming at 6;49 p. m, and lasting un- til about 7:3o. Its maximum was reached at 7:o4, The distance was given by Director Tondorf as 3200 miles from Washington in a south crly direction.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
BITE TRIANGLE CLUB NEWS

All the girls who are selling tick cts for the play and dance to be held this Thursday evening at the Y. w. C. A. are asked to report 10 Anna Foldan business manager, al the club room this evening. The Melody Men orchestra will play for the dance after the play.
 The girls who are going 10 Camp Prospect and the industrial confer cnce will meet at the club room this evening at 7:3O to made the blue and white felt hats which they are going to wear as New Britain dis tinction. Any other club members who are interested in making these hats may come in at this time.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
WIN BAY PATH AWARDS
Misses Koplowitz, Waskclewicz and
 Connolly Finish With Flying Col
 ors Course At Springfield Institu- ton.

On the list of awards published at Bay Path Institute, Springfield, Mass. appear the names of three young women from New Britain Miss Esther H. koplo*itz, Miss Helen Waskelewicz and Miss Ger trude V. Connolly each. received the Gregg Teachers Certificate with honors. Honors are given to those who secure an average of go per cent or over in the Gregg teachers examination which is conducted each year by the Gregg Publishing Company of Chicago, Illinois. Miss Connolly has also received gold medal from the Remington Type writer Company for writing 55 words per minute on the Reming- ton Typewriter.
 These young women are all mem bers of the normal training depart ment and they will take an active part in the alumni reunion celehra- ton which will be held at the school on June c6 and 27,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
DOG KILLED AFTER DESTROYING SHEEP Prentice Flock Visited and Two
 Animals Are Victims \
 SHOT GUN PUTS AWAY PEST
Death of Alonoo sweet-All Ken sintons Lose One and Win One Over eck-end--Arri,cs From, California By Automobile-Other Items of Interest.

Two valuable sheep belonging to George E, Prentice of Berlin, were ktiie last night and two others were badly injured. when a dog got into the pen. MT. Prentice rushed out to the barn and shot the dog before it could do any more damage.
 Whether or not there vas more than one dog is not known Mrm- bers of the Prentice household were awakened by the sharp barks Of the dog and when Mir. Prentice reached the pen where the sheen are kept there vas but one of the animals there. Sheep belonging to the Berlin manufacturer have been attacked by dogs several times. but the animal or animals have always escaped un- til last night. Mir. Prentice feels that the attacks have been brought 10 a stop with the killing of the dog.
 Announce Birth Of son
 MT. and Mrs. Frank r. Clark of Berlin are receiving congratulations on the birth of son. Kenneth Farnham. al the Meriden hospital on Thursday.
 Roche -Grare Nuptials
 Richard Butler Roche of kcrsing- ton and Mrs. Margaret Grace daughter Of James B Grace of ?S1 Maple street. New Britain. were married this morning at 2 o'clock al st. Joserh's church. New Britain Rev. J. Warren Roche of Derby. a cousin of the groom. officiHtcd. and ravmond McCnrroll of KensinRtor and Miss TraNces EaincL of Ne" Britain attended the couple.
 The bride was becomingly attlreo tn. a gown of white satin crepe she wore bridal veil and carried hounuet of roses and lillies-of-the' valley. The bridesmaid was stt'rec in. an orchid dress and black nat She carried yellow roses. reccp ticn at tho home of the bride follow ed the ceremony, after which NIT and Mrs. Roche left on a Wehn'ns trip. Upon their return they VIII re aide on Roberts street, New Britain Mir. Roche is well known amont the residtn nts of Kensinston ant Mrs Roche is well known in New Britain. She has been employed q the Skinner Chuck coompEny in Una city.
 Death af AlonEo Sweet
 Afonzo Sweet, SC years of age, on' of Berlin's few remaining Civil wa veterans, died Saturday evening a his home on Pennington avenue.
 Mir. Sweet was, well known in Ser lin, there being few people uhfamil lar with the llkable old man. wh had wealth Of stories about ol times and who was always willing t
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
MISS ANDERSON sHoWERED

A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Miss Lillian An dcrson of Newington at the home of her sister, Mrs G. Williams of Hartford last Saturday evening. Miss Anderson vas the recipient Of many lovely gifts. She will become the bride of J. J. Sacks of this city on June a1.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Stop Itching Scalp

Rub Partisan Sage on your head and you won't have to scratch the .andruff off; stops itching scalp in stantly: makes hair grow and keeps it Iuxuriant. soft fluffy and heauti- fui. The best hair tonic and scalp treatment. All druggists sell 1t.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
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o" 10 70 lU Batted for McCarty in ninth.
 Base on balls-Off PoIitis 2. off Pitkins 2; struck out-by Politis 6, by Pitkins 6; stolen bases-Harlow, Greco, Waddell, Mckay. Women's Aid Meeting | The annual meeting of the Wom- ans Aid society of the Berlin Con- 1 gregational church will be held with Mrs. George Prentice on Wednesday l afternoon next at o'clock. Wealth CT permitting, the session will take the form Of a picnic in the Prentice Grove, each member being request ed to bring a basket lunch It is hoped there will be a large atten- dance, inasmuch as officers for the coming year will be elected, re- ports will be submitted and other interesting matters will be transact cd.
 Voters Will Meet Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith, presj- dent of the Connecticut League of Women Voters. will address the kensington branch of the organiza- ton at a meeting tomorrow evening st the kensington Grammar school Mrs. Smith Is well kown throughout the state and it is expected that she will have an important massage to bring 10 the residents of Kensington Women of the district are invited to attend
 Names Committee Member Wilfred R. Moore, a team captain for Berlin in the American Legion National Endowment fund drive. has named one member of his commit tee, F.. C. Loiselle. II is expected that MT. Moore will choose another assistant within a few days. The committees will he busy during this week. canyassing the town and it Is expected that the response will be great. since the cause is worthy 1 one.
 Week -end in Newport
 Mir and Mrs. Harold Skinner and Mrs. Charles Fiske Of Berlin spent the weekend in Newport, Rhode Ts- land. The extreme heat of Saturday and Sunday caused many Berlinites 10 seek the shore resorts and there was a general exodus on Saturday.
 Returns From Hospital
 Miss Nora Sisti has returned from the Hartford hospital where she has been confined for the past sev- e"aI weeks. following an operation for appendicitis. Miss Sisti is re- ported to be gaining rapidly In health.
 East Berlin Items | The building fund committee of the Community club will meet this ! (Continued on Page 1DO
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08

Thousands of miles Of highways in
 Last year was the hcalthiest ever known in tho United States and Canada. according to public health records.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Tailor Injured

Nicholas Rippolone, familiarity known as Nick the Tailor" su,- fered painful injuries at his North Main street establishment on Satur- day night, when he fell through a window. He stumbled as he was about to light up a steam pressing machine and his left arm crashed through big window light, gashing the arm severely.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08

ST. WARTS, MANCHESTER Thornton ef a.... { 0 70 .
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Auto Comes to Grief

An automobile of the touring car type, came to grief yesterday morn ing on the Southington road be- twen the end of Whiting street and Harts Corner. The car which was going towards Southington lost a front wheel and the machine took the road and the trolley tracks. Ac- cording to all reports, the occupants of the car were uniniured. The po- lice are inyeStigating.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
No Accidents Reported

Despite the large numbers in bath ing at Lake Compounce, Rockwell Park, Malone Park and other swim ming places Of the city. no bathing accidents were reported over the weekend. The cooling waters proved a surcease to hundreds from the burning atmosphere of the hot spell.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08

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New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Report on Drive

A meeting of the general commit tee on the drive for the Legion en- dowment fund will be held in the Legion rooms tomorrow night at which time a report will be made upon the results of the canvas in the town. From present appearances tho drive has gone over the top but a final report will not be available until after tomorrow nights meet ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Legion Meets Tonight

Brock Barnes post. American Le- zion, will hold regular meeting in the Legion hall this evening at 8 o'clock at which time a number of matters of business will be discussed Following the meeting, card tournament wil be enjoyed by the members. To offset the heat of the weather and also the warm argu- ments which might arise, Com mander Robert Craig has had a number of large electric fans install- cd to cool the members off.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Week end in Newport

The building fund committee of he Community club will meet this
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
Fifteen Knight Templar
 On Board Str. Yukon

! MT. and Mrs. c. H. Martindale of Los Angeles, following a trip to the Seattle conclave of the Knights Tenn plar, decided to make a trip to Alas ka so on a few moments notice pack ed their belongings and here they are. Both are passengers on board the steamer Yukon which has been in port two days and which will de- part this evening for the South.
 The trip has been one of pleas ure, MT. Martindale stated to the Seward Gateway yesterday. for all the party of Knights Templar, of which there were about 15. Other members of the party left the vessel in Southastern Alaska, on their way from the Interior, while others dis embarked at Cordova and are mak- ing the Golden Belt tour.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
Fur Man from Anchorage
 Accompanied By Wife,
 Taking Trip To States

MT. and Mrs. ". D. Wandling, owners of the large fur establish ment at Anchorage, were Seward ar rivals yesterday en route to the Out. side on a two months vacation, the first for many years. MT. Wandling istaking advantage of the present op- portunity which has presented itself to take this trip, owing to the fact that his brother, who was until re- gently in business in Seward, has re- turned to Anchorage. He and his wife will conduct the store until the return of MT. and Mrs. W. D., from the Outside. While in Sew ard they have been guests at the Ho- tel Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10

Mrs. Nellie Hartman, proprietor of the Fishook Inn, in the Willow Creek district, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Anchorage hospital the early part of the week is progressing nicely.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
A MEQTrAM EVD AlF1llkUEUf1Iv 11IAz
 TOURIST TRIP IS
 GREAT SUCCESS

Practically all of the Golden Belt tourists this year have been more than satisfied and next year a much heavier booking is anticipated by the American Express Company, accord ing to Ralph M. Smith, in charge of the party which arrived in Sew ard yesterday from the Interior. The trip has been one of delight to all and full of interest from Cordova on. The Richardson trail, was all that could be expected, MT. Smith said, and the accommodations along the road were excellent. One mem Der of the party, S1 years of age, suffered no i'll effects from the two day auto ride, while speaks we'll of the condition of the road. A few members of the party stopped off at the Mckinley National Park and caught several glimpses of wild game. Two beautiful views of the majestic Mt. Mckinley were obtain ed from advantageous points at the Park and from Talkeetna.
 Included in the party were: Mrs. E. Lamm, wife of a lumber dealer of Klamath Falls, Ore, and who resides in Santa Barbara; Robert Vincent of Providence, R. l.; Mrs. E. Twitchell of Hollywood; MT. and Mrs. F. Burke of Hollywood. MT. Twitchell is retired oil man; the Misses Ruth and G. Stephens, of Haminton, Ohio; F. Genee, of Los Angeles, financier; H. L. Sleder of Providence, R. l., who is vice-presi- dent of the Hospital Trust Compa- ny.
 The present trip is the third to this district this season, Mir. Smith said, but another party of IT are now on the trail, en route to Fair banks and down the railroad to Sew ard. Three parties have been con- ducted in Southeastern Alaska also this season by his company. Upon returning to his Seattle office, MT. Smith intends to take the matter up with the officials with regard to a longer visit in Seward next year, in order that the scenics of this district may be visited
 The party sails for the South on tonight's steamer Yukon.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
TOURISTS TAKEN
 TO COLUMBIA
 GLACIER, YUKON
PASSENGERS ON S.s. YUKON EN- JOY BEAUTIFUL VOYAGE
 NORTH FROM SEATTLE
Has Many Round Trippers
Party from Vessel Takes Railroad Excursion Trip to Spencer GIa-
 cier and Return Sunday.

Marking the completion of another splendid voyage North from Seattle the flagship of the Alaska Steamship company, the steamer Yukon, Cap tain Glasscock, commander, arrived in port Saturday afternoon, at o. clock, a few hours ahead of the ves- sePs reported time of arrival The vessel will depart for Seattle late this evening.
 For the benefit of the passengers and tourists on the big vessel Cap tain Glasscock made a brief excur- sion to Columbia glacier, which sight enthraled the sightseeing tourists. The vessel is carrying about 100 round trippers, besides bringing to this port over 50 tourists who are now on their way over the Alaska Railroad into the Interior, en route over the Golden Belt tour. nun Der of Alaskans and Seward resi- dents were returning passengers.
 The steamer Yukon arrived in port with about HOO tons of general cargo for local, westward and rail- road way points. Of this cargo 520 tons is being transferred to the steamer Redondo. Aside from the round trippers an additional 80 res ervations were made at Anchorage and Seward office of the steamship company, for passage south. The outgoing list will be published com- plete in tomorrow's issue of the Sew ard Gateway. The incoming list of of passengers on the Yukon was as follows.
 Phill, George W. Phelps, c. M. Schon- acker, G. F. Forbes, J. F. Forbes. J. H. Scarborough, J. H. Green and wife, Mrs. M Taher, W. s. Campbell and wife, Mrs. L. s. Johnson w. s. Garri- son and wife, c. B. Burke and wife and son, Miss R. West, Miss R. A. Felt, Miss B. Smith, Miss L. E. Mcintosh, J. Jette, l.. Larid, Annie Forbes, Mrs.
 
 G. F. Forbes, Miss E. Rhodes, Mrs. Pearl Harrison, H. E. Dillon and wife, Miss B. Belling, Miss E. Gerahardt, Robert C. Marcuis, J. M Clark, J. F. Collins, J. F. Shoemaker and wife, Miss H. Shoemaker, Mrs. M. E. Mur- ray, c. E. Pueto and wife, Richard Pretz, Phillip Pretz, c. B. Wreden, Sidney Sharp, Mrs. o. W. Peoples, Mrs. c. ". Wreden and daughter, E. L. Bower and wife, Lois Dillworth, Ma rion Dillworth, Charles N. McCune and wife, Harry s. Redpath, Lieut. K. R. Lincke, Mrs. M. Bayers, Miss Helen Farrell, Miss Mary Mccormack, Miss Ruth Steward, Mrs. A. Danielson and baby, c. 0. Georgeson, w. R. Hutchin- son and wife, Dorothy Webb, Dr. Nel- lie Mark, Mrs. Mcclure, F. Wojack, E. H. Senbois, J. A. Farquason and wife and son, G. L. Sines and wife, Mrs. O. Flanagan, Mrs. Gregevine and three steerage.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10

Rag pickers found an old sofa pill low containing $120 on a garbage dump at Holyoke, Mass.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
Dr. William M. Race In
 Anchorage Last 2 Years
 Departs For the Outside

Dr. William M. Race, father of Mrs. Edw. Bolts, of Anchorage, is accompanying his daughter and son. inlaw to the States. Dr. Race has been residing with MT. and Mrs. Bolts for the last two years. He expects to remain at Sand Point, Idaho, or at Spokane, upon arriving outside.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10

Gateway want-ads bring results.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
Officers Taking Out
 Two Insane On Yukon

Marshal c. B. Stevens and guards c. Dudney and R. A. Johnson, from Fairbanks, with two insane, man and a woman arrived in Seward yes terday. They are taking the patients to the Morningside asylum in Ore gon. One of the insane is William Laven, reported to be a trapper from 20 miles below Kaltak on the Yukon.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS In the Probate Court for the Seldo- via Precinct, Third Division, Terri tory of Alaska, at Seldovia. Tn the matter of the estate of M. c. Knutsen, deceased, No. 23.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the undersigned, administrato of the estate of M. c. Knutsen, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased to exhibit them, with the ne- cessary vouchers, within six months from the date of this notice, to the said administrator at his place of business, at Seldovia, Alaska.
 Dated at Seldovia, Alaska, this 14th day of July, 1925.
 J. J. JENSEN,
 Adm. of M. c. Knutsen estate. Publish, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, F. St.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-10

Geo. Mowlett of Alton, H., clip ped off the end of his nose when startled by loud noise while shaw ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-04
ATLANTIC Filler
To HOP OFF
IRELAND
Tarascon Will Try to Reach
Newfoundland, Going
Thence to N. Y.
Ry InternatronaI News servie4

ny International News SeRvlce
PARIS, Aug. Awhile Paul Tara.
soon was not disposed to amplify
much today his plans for nonstop
airplane flight from Paris to New
York, which he had previously lis
cussed with the International News
Service. he admitted that he is busy
charting the route which he intends
to follow.
His final hop-off will be some.
where off the coast of Galway, Ire
land with Newfoundland as his
objective.
Tarascon explained that while e
win be a nonstop flight, ordinary
precautions of safety dictate that
the first leg of the romantic journey
shall be overland as far as possible.
He viii therefore follow sub
stantially the most direct land
route, from Paris to London via
Calais and Dover, thence on
across the English Midlands, over
the. Irish sea and over Dublin and
across the Irish Free State so that
his last glimpse Of land on this
side will be the bleak coast OF
Connemara on the western Irish
coast.
There, of course, the real peril
will begin.
Tarascon and his companion,
Francois Coli, will then begin the
flight across the broad Atlantic
with Newfoundland as the next
land available.
From Newfoundland, the avia.
tors will skirt the north Atlantic
seaboard in the final lap of their
journey which they predict with
upmost confidence viii carry them
without a single landing to New
York, where they will claim the
prize OF SIS, 900 offered by Ray
mond Orteig.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-04
CITIZENS osEYINC "sToP"
SIGNS ON CITY STREETS

Although forty-two persons were
hailed before Judge John p. Nc
Mahon- last night in the Traffic
Court, not one of them was charged
with running over the boulevard
stop" signs.
Traffic Director NJ. o. Eldridge
who attended court to view the re.
suit OF placing sixty motorcycle
policemen to help enforce the rule,
was pleased with the record, and
voiced his belief that the threat OF
the added men had been responsible.
The total of fines received at the
Night Traffic Court was $3l1. The
highest, $40, was paid by Frank A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-04
VISITING OLD FORTS TO
MAP BOULEVARD PLAN

A boulevard system connectilIs
all the old civil war Notifications
in the District of Columbia, today
Is being studied by the Park and
City Planning Committee, of which
Major Carey II. Brown. assistant
director Of public buildings and
parks, is chairman.
Fort Stevens. in Brightwood, was
visited by the committee today, 1t
is the plan OF the park commission
to create memorial parks of all the
fort sites that can be acquired.
Piney Branch parkway. designed
as a cross-city boulevard. and run
ming under Tiger Bridge in Rock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-04
100000 TO BE SOUGHT
FOR TREES AND PARKS

Appropriation of 100000 for the
District trees and parking division
probably will be asked next year.
The current appropriation Is
SIS, 900.
Clifford Lanham, superintendent
OF trees and parking, estimates that
$154,725 could be used next year to
advantage in keeping trees along
District streets In shape.
Planting Of 5000 new trees, half
OF which will replace dead trees,
removal of 1900 decAyed and dan
gerous trees, spraying OF 10000
trees at least once during the sea-