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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Frank Price Follows
His Son to the Grave

Frank Price. 6S, for more than
so years an employe OF P. & f.
Corbin Co. and we'll known through
out the CITY, died last night at his
home, Is Pearl court, after long
illness.
Mr.. Price was born IN ireland,
but has lived in New Britain since
his early youth. His long service in
the employ Of r. &; +. Corbin's was
terminated last April. when lie re-
tired. He was 4 member Of Court
Prosperity, Foresters OF America;
Ancient Order OF Hibernians and
Woodsmen of the World.
He leaves a daughter, Anna; n
brother, James. of Cleveland. O..
and two grandchildren, Mary and
Frances Prince. His son. John r.
Price, died In New Britain Sept. l..
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at o'clock at ST, Josoph's
church. Burial will be in st. Mary S
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
HER MARRIAGE IS
REALLY failure
Washington Woman Finds
Husband Is Crook

Washington, Oct. 2s R--Jewelry
and wearing apparel valued at sS4.-
500, were turned over to The police
today by a wealthy Washington wo-
man, who said that 1t was given to
her by her husband, arrested In ST.
Louis under the name OF John w.
Weidemeier, last week, and who Is
now under indictment in New York.
The articles were identified imme-
diately by Mrs. Rose Berken of 12S
west 11lth street, New York as
having been stolen from her. sThe
Washington woman exacted a pledge
through her attorney, that her pre-
marriage identity would not be re-
vealed. incidentally the police said
her brief married life with Weide-
meier had left her poorer by s4O.-
600.
Police said the woman read ac-
counts OF the arrest OF Weidemeier
and felt that some OF his gifts might
have had connection with fraudulent
operations Of which he was accused.
A photograph was obtained which
was identified bysthe woman, and
the turning over process was ar
ranged.
1t was declared at police head
quarters that Mrs, Berken has lost
100000 worth OF jewelry and other
Valuables. She identified the picture
also as the man with whom she had
been acquainted before they disap-
peared
Police Inspector Grant declared
Weidemeier was also known as DR..
Carl Edwards. Karl Won Elder and
hyother names, The marriage to
the Washington woman, he said,
took place at Rockville. Md, near
here under names which he did not
know.
The iewelry in the lot returned
today included Several bracelets,
rings, vanity and cigarette cases,
and two large diamond earrings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
CONDITION CRITICAL
Charles Prior, Lehigh Football Star
With Broken Back, Threatened
With Pneumonia,

Bethlehem, Pa, Oct. rs OPAL
though little hope Is entertained for
the ultimate recovery OF Charles
Prior. Lehigh university quarter
back, lying In Bethlehem hospital
with a broken back as the result OF
an injury sustained 10 a game last
Saturday, his condition today was
practically unchanged.
Drs. Pancoast, Spiller and Fraser.
specialists OF Philadelphia, who
were TO have had a consultation yes
terday were not satisfied with the
A-ray plates and new plates were
made and rushed 10 the University
OF Pennsylvania where the consulta-
ton is to be held. The most seri-
Gus change Is the possible develop
ment OF pneumonia, symptoms OF
which have been noticed In the last
- hours.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
MIGRATING SOUTH

Providence, Il. l., Oct. % Up
More than $40 natives OF the Cape
Verde Islands from this city and
New Bedford sailed late Yesterday
afternoon on the steamer Brlttania,
in migration to the tropics, where
they will spend the winter. The
Fabre line has promised that q re-
turning steamer will pick them UP
next spriug for the return voyage.
Their destination is s.. Vincent,
Fort Au Fraia, Bravo, Togo and
other islands Of the group. They
took With them huge amount OF
baggage, including furniture and
building materials.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
NINE lose LICENSES

Nine local AUTOMOBILES operators
had their licenses suspended ycst"r-
iay by the. commissioner of motor
vehicles. according TO notices re-
ceived here today by the police. The
list Includes: Francis O'Bricn of III
Arch street, James ~ Nccran Of II
Spring street. John Cook Of ZIG
Arch street. Guiscpri tardellO, L. O..
box SIS. Sylvester hania Of IS Grove
street, John +, HegTay of 1881 East
street. Martin Berkowita of 80 Tat
colt street, John Juchniaw ic5 Of 100
Washington street and Raymond
O'Neil Of AIS Pennington avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Nest Pointers Will Be
Welcomed in Bridgeport

bridgeport, Oct. % P,-Forty au-
tomobile husses. filed with cadets,
players and spectators for the West
Point-Yale game, will he escorted
through this city next Saturday by
the entire motorcycle squad OF the
police department. it was annunc"d
today. The squad numbering 81 mo-
torcycles under supervision OF Supt'
of Police +. ]. Flanagan, will meet
the cadets at the Fairfield line and
convoy them to the Stratford town
line. On their return from the event
the motorcycles squad viii escort
them TO the community center,
where they will have supper.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
City Items

Halloween Hats. soc. doz Bur.
rift GIFT Shop, 70 W. Main Street
-Advt.
Sam Hittleman has brought a
foreclosure action against Jacob
Shapiro. seeking TO foreclose on a
mortgage dated Aug. 10, 1925.
See our Sat. Special Adv. on Page
2. The Burritt Gift Shop,--Advt.
A son was born last nigh. at .ho
New Britain General hospital to Mr..
and Mrs Frank Jestar of % Carl
son streets
Squibb Week starts tomorrow al
Axelrod's. See ADV. on Page g.
Advt.
Mrs. William B. Wilbur. Miss
Carolyn Young and Michael Burke
OF So Black Rock avenue, left to-
day on an automobile trip to Bo>-
ton, North Andover, Mass, and to
Maine and New Hampshire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
OLDER BONs, CONEERENCE-

Hartford. oct. % up Manhood
In the making" is the theme Of the
twenty sixth Connecticut Older
Boys three day conference which
opened this afternoon at the Asylum
Hill Congregational church. Nearly
$50 boys had registered early this
afternoon. Allen r. Conklin Of Hart
ford, president of the 1924 confer.
ence. presided this afternoon. 4
song service was led by Edward II
kcssler of Holyoke. Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
ACCUSES HTSRANn

Worcester. Mass, Oct. % Upl ---
Captain John A. Jones, world war
Veteran, former commander OF Com
pany NJ. 1Slst infantry, NJ. n. e..
Worcester light infantry, threatened
and beat his wife. Esther V. Jones,
a hairlreSser, when she asked him
TO get UP aud so to work, and the
captain stayed in bed while Mrs.
Jones went out TO work, Mrs. Jones
sets forth in a bin Of specifications
filed today In connection with her
divorce libel against Captain Jones,
based on charges OF cruelty and
non-sunport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Financial Crisis Still
Unsettled in France

Paris. Oct. 90 P--Ths French
cabinet meeting today broke Mp
without Finance Minister CaillauX
,l-'ailing his fiscal measures or sub
hitting hs resignation, which has
been anticipated In some quarters.
The cabinet is to meet again on
Monday.
The impression prevails that the
cabinet will meet the chamber of
deputies next Thursday without any
cAange in It's membership, although
full agreement on the financial
question has not yet been reached
among the ministers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
New Haven Politics to
Be Waged Over Radio

New Haven. Oct. 20 Rp-Some OF
the campaigning for the mayoralty
will be done by radio. It was an
nounced today John J. Lane, the
democratic nominee, to lead off. and
later John B. Tower, his republican
opponent, to follow. The discussion
Of local issues will be done so voters
with sets and loud speakers may
listen in while at dinner Radio fans
In neighboring cities and states will
have opportunity to hear consider
able about New Ravens political
fortunes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
ST. JOSEpH'S CONVENT HAS
SECOND MYSTERIOUS FIRE
Blare Last Night Like That wednes.
day Starts Near Steam
Pines

The second fire IN about ~ hours
In the cellar OF st. Joseph's convent
on South Main street occurred last
night about $3.50 o'clock, but It was
put out by Engine Co. before more
than a slight damage resulted. In
both cases, the only reason that
could be advanced was that over
heated steam pipes had caused
them, although the pipes are COW
cred with asbestos.
Both fires started IN different
parts OF the cellar. but In each case.
near steam pipes. Woodwork being
set afro by a steam pipe is regard
ed as an unusual occurrence, In fire
circles. and an, investigation will
probably be made OF the covering
on the pipes to determine whether
thers Is anything In their compost
ton responsible for the fires.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
East Haven Man Dies
When Hit by Motor Car

East Haven. Oct. % Pl-John
Auditore. As, was instantly killed In
Main street here last night when
he was struck by a motor truck OPP
Grated by Frank johnson of New
Haven, driver for the Bradley and
Dillon company. Auditorc, carrying
bag of vegetables on his shoulder
was running for trolley car when
| he was hit by the automobile. He
sustained four broken Tihs, frac-
turcd skull and other injuries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Worcester Firm Offers
Soft Coal to Employees

Worcester, Mass, Oct. % tP'@-Tle
American steel and Wire company
today notified its employees that the
company stands ready to supply
them with bituminous coal without
profit to the company. Tie initial
offer is s7.24 ton at the mill. The
employees may remove the coal
themselves or the company will have
it hauled at 50 per ton extra.
Any OF the 5000 employees on the
payroll OF the company may take
advantage Of this offer, the notice
reads.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
CRIPPLE SENTENCED

Worcester. Mass, oct. 20 To-
John Lonroth, aged so ytars, leg
less world war veteran, living here.
who was discharged from a hospital
after being operated on % times,
was sentenced in district court today
10 two months in the house OF cor
erection after pleading guilty TO the
charge Of operating an automobile
while under the influence Of liquor
He appealed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
RIunING PERMITS

The following building permits
have been issued; Paul Eoguck,
three tenement. frame building, GSN
as It.. No. All BROAD street, csti-
mated cost 10000; Eftisio Anselmo
two tenement house, sT.6N46 IT,. No.
SEQ West Main street, estimated
cost sS,OoQ; Felix keiko, three tcne-
mcnt, frame house. SSNeS IT,. No. ESQ
Grove street, estimated cost 1000;
Kathryn j.. and J. f., O'Nen, 2OXiS
e., brick garage. No "a Chestnut
street. estimated cost $500; Eli
slo Anseimo. two tenement frame
house. 27.6x4s Il. No. SIS West Main
street. estimated cost $4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
MISS pIASCurTrE SHowERED

A miscellaneous shower was Civ
on in honor Of Miss Edna Rlanch-
cite last evening at the home Of
Miss Rose Sadd Of 100 seymour
street. 4 large num!"r Of friends
We're present and Miss Rlanch"f g
received many gifts. she is TO he
come the bride Of Herbert F. SAIL
ter. October IS, at ST. Peters
r bOrCh
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Realty deeds have been recorded
'as follows: Anthony S. Petrauskus
to Agnes Volinskus, Spring street;
Charles f. Batkeys to Anthony S.
Pctrauslius, Spring street: Mary r.
Edwards to Adolph and Adeline Pc
tow, East Main and Olive streets;
D. NJ. Fichman to the New Britain
Lumber Co., Park street; Max Ken
nedy to New Britain Lumber Co,
Park street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank all our friends
and neighbore for their kindness and
sympathy shown us during the re-
cent Illness and death of our below
ed husband and father, August
Hackbarth. We also wish to ex-
press our sincere thanks for tho
beautiful floral offerings received.
(Signed)
MRS. AUGUST HACKBARTH
AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Deaths
Mrs. Bessie NJ. Wells

Mrs. Bessie ". Wells, 4G. wife of
Edwin Y. Wells Of Rocky Hill, died
yesterday morning at her home. She
was a member of Martha Chapter,
0. Il. S. Besides her husband she
leaves two daughters. Ella and Ruth
Welles Of Rocky Hill. and one broth
or, George " IIaslam of New llu-
ven. The funeral will he held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock al
the home. Burial will be In Rocky
Hill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
REV. Fl. G.. MEsERvE DIES

panbury, Oct. 2S~ R}-The Rev.
Harry Chamberlain Moserve. who
died In Boston last night, was min
lister Of the First congregational
church Of this city from 1908 to
1914. coming hero from Springfield.
Mass. and resiSuiug the local pas
torate 10 60 to the Presbyterian
church Of Rye. n. Y. He participant
I'd in many local activities while
here. He was chaplain of tho coast
artillery corps, c. \. G.. and also OF
the various Masonic bodies Of which
he was a member.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
FIND woMANS RoDY

Richmond, Va, Oct. % uPl-The
body of a woman. about 60 years
old. was found today hanging in the
oversize cordage OF the yacht Marie
In dock here for repairs, A gold
Wedding ring with the initials IN.
|. L." or M. I. s." was on her
finger and n mark on her coat in
dicnted 1t was bought from "S'egel.
Okmulsee, Okla"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
AIpANyts POPULATION

Albany. N. Y. oct. rs OP'-An
enumeration OF the population Of
tho city Of Albany. taken by the city
police force after Mayor Hsrkett
had protested as too small the il7,-
$40 count OF the 1925 state census,
was announced today IS 17L2s6,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
HARDING STILL CRITICAL,

A slight improvement was report
ed in the condition OF Dennis j,
Harding OF Philadelphia at the New
Britain General hospital today. al
though his condition is still critical
Harding received fracture of the
skull, broken leg and arm when
he fell frn"' The new tank being
erected at, the local gas company
plant Wednesday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Attempt Being Made to
End Strike at Ware

Ware, Mass, Oct 20 Pl-1n an
attempt to end the strike Of weavers
of the Otis company who have been
gu. about month, representatives
of the strikers met the board of Sc
lectmen today and another Confer-
ence will take place later in theday
latter the agent of the mills has been
consulted concerning point at is
sue. The wcayers went out Wh@n
asked &c operate a larger number of
Looms. No change in wages is in
' Owed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
MIST sIICE olE nuILnlNl

The building department has
found all encroachment on the street
lines In the construction OF a build
ing at 1877 Smith street, the pro-
perty OF Adam Terczyk and he has
been ordered to remove part OF
his building. Only a small amour,
Ct rebuilding is required, g. total Of
about $500 peing involved.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Funerals
. John j, Finn

The body of John ]. Finn, "a, of
i2S Dwight street, who was found
dead in his home yesterday morn-
ing, was taken to Northamp
Mass, his former home, this morn
ing by NJ. j. Kenney undertaken.
The funeral will be held In that city
tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
DUNN WITHDRAWs

Boston, Oct. 23 R>-Gcneral John
II. Dunn withdrew his candidacy
for Mayor of Boston today. In q
statement he urged the other demo-
cratic candidates ITO agree upon
the strongest candidate in the field
or upon some one outstanding figure
in the democratic ranks like Colonel
William 4. CASTOR"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
RArUs CIIR HAS SOCIAL

Members Of the Raous club held
a. Dutch supper last night in United
hall on Main street. The club,
which is composed of lccal business
land professional men, had rs its
guests several officials Of the city
government. EownE bouts and 9th
err forms OF entertainment were pro
Nidel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
SPRINGFIELD MAY DIES

Springfield. Mass Oct. 80 ul--
George Parnie. 50. police comma
sioner, died today. He was former
ly for years engaged In whip manu-
featuring Ia westheld. He serred
overseas In Y. NJ, c. A. work during
the World War
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
William MCNulty

The funeral of William McNulty
was held this afternoon at o'clock
AZ the home. 127 Kelsey street.
Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe pastor Of St.
Marks Episcopal church. offictated
and burial was In FairView come
tory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
MYSTERY MURDER
Grocery Store Proprietor Strangely
Slain In Latest New York Crime
Outbreak.

New York. Oct. IS R--A mystery
murder marked today's record Of
criminal activities in New York.
Tho body of an unidentified man.
s. curely tied and gagged was found
lying across an empty package case
III the rear of grocery store in East
18th street. The room had been
used for storage of supplies, the
building being crowded fiye-story
tenement
The dead man later was identified
as William thinner, owner of the
grocery store. The medical eXam-
incr found that he had been suffO-
Gated by a aloth gag tied across his
face. Coins were scattered about
the floor near his body. indicating
that he had been robbed. thinner
was GS years old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
ROXY sTISsoS TEsTJrTEs

New York. Oct. :S Ps-Miss Roxie
stiason, star witness In the Daugh-
erty Investigation last year. today
went before the special federal
grand jury investigating alleged IT.
rsgularlties In the alien property
custodian's office,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Mrs. Josephine Janik

Mrs. Josephine Janik, 80, wife Of
1gnacy Janik Of 161 Stafford avenue.
Bristol, died yesterday in Bristol
hospital. Mrs. Janik was we'll
known in New Britain where she
had lived for a number Of years.
Besides her husband she leaves eight
children and two sisters. The fu-
neral will he held tomorrow morn
ling at o'clock in Sacred Heart
I,Church, this city Burial will be in
Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

Jimmie Barrett above, is 2. and
in a University Of Southern Califor-
MIA test Of his mathematical genius
it took him less fhan one second for
each of his years 10 ton The cube
root Of 41o179,407. johnnie lives
in Los Angeles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
DOnahue's Detective Is
Indicted by Grand Jury

New York Oct. - tP-Noel e,
Scafta. private detective who nogo-
tluted the rcturH Of thU nonahue
jewels, was indicted by the grand
Jury today charged with compound
ing a crime.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
William !. Hoffman

Tho funeral Of William J, Hoff-
man Of IS Francis street, was held
this afternoon at o'clock at the
home, Rev. Raymond N. Gilman,
pastor OF Stanley Memorial church,
officiating Burial was in Fairyiew
cemetery
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

New York - Exchanges, 999.-
00n. 0oo; balances l1S,OON,o0n.
Boston - Exchanges, $1,000. 600;
balances, S4,n0o,00o,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Wall Street Briefs

MathiesoB Alkaii works more than
doubled its net income in the nrst
nine months this year. compared
with the same period OF 1924, the
total OF sl,o95.62s. or t6.72 q share
on the common stock. contrasting
with s5is,2so, or s3,24 4 share. a
year ago.
The Massachusetts Cotton mills
has omitted the quarterly dividend
OF $3.50 a share due at this time.
September revenues OF the New
York, Chicago & st. Louis nickel
Plate) were larger than q year ago,
Net operating income increased
N6o,s47 and surplus after charges
gained s1??,SSs. The nine months
net operating income was ST,Sil,-
S73, an increase OF $1,61O,S61 over
the same period OF 1924, and sur
plus s4,74l,07l, R gain Of sl1la,43l,
Barnsdall corporations net In
come OF s9S1.so0 for the third quar-
ter brought the total for the nine
months this year to s2,15s,s96, conf
pared with s1,oSS.414 in the first
nine months OF 1924.
A steady Increase In the volume
OF business In the last month In vir-
tually all basic lines OF industry and
trade indicate a continued upward
trend during the immediate future,
the Bank of America says in It's re-
view Of business conditions. This
improvement, while largely Of a sea-
sonal nature, was aided substantially
by the growth in shipments TO for
elgn countries, exports In August
having been s50,oO0,000 larger than
in the same months last year and for
the eight months OF 1924 q gain of
$500, 400, 900.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

They call her "the girl with the
cigaret" In Mexico, her native land,
because she always puffs a nicotine
obligato while singing the songs that
have made her popular. Her name
Is Teresita Zafa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
New Haven. s: New Britain 0
End OF first half.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks

FURNISHED by Putnam x Coz
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
TREASURY STATEMENT
rxCHANGTs 4 RALANCEs

Treasury balance ..... S.1?,65A75l
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

The Massachusetts Cotton mills
has omitted the quarterly dividend
OF $3.50 a share due at this time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-08-11
SCIENTIFICALLY PARTY.

A delightful occasion among the
Younger set was the spend the day
party given by Miss Annie Ruth Mar
tin on Thursday in honor Of Miss
Martha Stewart, Of Oglethorpe. There
were eight guests seated at the table,
which had as its center decoration a
large bowl OF verbena in bright
shades. A lovely dinner was served, al
ter which interesting games were play
ed until late hour in the afternoon,
when Miss Sadie Beasley motored
them out to the scuppernong arbor OF
Mr. J. Roberts which concluded a
most ENJOYABLE day.