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New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
ECLIPSE NOT SEEN AND SHOCK KILLS
30 Year Old Weather Seer Dies
 Of Disappointment

Hackensack, N. J.. Jan. 26.--An- drew Jackson De Voc. 80. nation- ally known amateur weather prophet. died at his home of heart disease yesterday, disappointed by failure to realize one of his life's greatest ambitions. For years he had been looking forward to view Ing the eclipse of the sun; but when the great solar spectacle came yes- terday he was too i'll to behold 1t.
 De Voc prided himself on the fact that, unlike most amateur pre- dicters, he made his weather prophecy pay. For more than a quarter of century he had earned several thousand dollars year by providing copyrighted forecasts to patent medicine companies on issu- ing yearly almanacs.
 In addition he prepared weather predictions for farmers, cotton brokers. and spectators who ap- piled for his services.
 De Voc Is said to have won his first reputation by his prediction of the blizzard of 1888 that buried New York city deep In snow. He is re- ported to have foreseen that event | by two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
ANIMAL MINSTREL SHOW

Washington L. Morgan lodge, No. 71, K. of P, will hold it's first an- nual minstrel show and dance to- morrow night at Junior o. |. A. NJ. hall on Hungerford court. The show is known as the Happy Hour Min strel of 1925," and is directed by Arthur Hayes with Waldorf Peter son and Albert Helm as assistant directors.
 The program includes the follow ing numbers: Buck and wing dance, Eleanor B. Burns; Innocent Eyes" Mary Wallach; "Where's My Sweetie Hiding" Lillian I.aFlamme; "Dream- CT of Dreams" Anna Krawitz: "Old County Down." tenor solo, Henry kristopher; Down Deep in the Cellar" bass solo, Samuel l. Cole; "The Pal That I Had" Arthur Hayes. Madeline Stewart, local juvenile entertainer, who recently apepared with the Checker Girl Revue" at the Bristol theater, will also entertain in character act Arthur Hayes will be the ihterlocu tor and c. F. Kopack and Robert . Nandine will he the endmen.
 The committee in charge consists
 Roland Ripple, Paul Kalen, Henry
 ristopher and Samuel I. Cole.
 The Happy Hour Minstrel" will
 so appear at the Young Women's 'hristian Association Thursday eve. ling of this week, assisted by the Melody Men.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
ELECTED P. E. R. OFFICERS
Ernest N. Humphrey Chosen Vice President And Harry 0. Brown Secretary of Elks Organization.

Ernest N. Humphrey of this city was elected vice-president of the Past Rulers Association of Connec- ticut, B. P. o. Elks, at the annual meeting held in Middletown, Satur- day, and Harry C. Brown Of this city was elected secretary. John A. Condon of New Haven was elected president and Louis Brock of Bridgeport was elected treasurer. The meeting was attended by 15O past exalted rulers and state depu- ties.
 Luncheon was served at the Elks home in N1iddIetown and was fol- lowed by the business session. In the afternoon a banquet was held in the Arrigoni hotel. Among the reports submitted at the meeting was that of the welfare work car- ried on in Allingtown, Wallingford, New London and Middletown where cX-servicemen are undergoing treat ment. To provide entertainment for these men about $2,6OO has been spent during the last year, A fund has also been set aside for cemetery plots for those who die and leave no relatives.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
ANNUAL MUSICAL REVUE
 FOR PALESTINE RELIEF
Production Under Auspices of Hadassah Society Makes Hit
 With Big Audience |,

Surpassing any previous attempt, the New Britain Chapter of Hadas- sah put on its annual musical revue yesterday siIternoon at the Lycenm theater. There were two acts di- vided into IS scenes, each one a de- cided success. Among those featur- ing were "rhe Serenadcrs" whose interpretation of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" was accorded rounds of applause, Other specialties were "Forget- Me-Not," led by Mrs. Loomis; "Barcfoot Days" "old- Fashioned Waltz" Mae Belle Swar- sky and chorus, Ukulele Chorus, Mir. Latham and girls; Follow the Swallow" Rose Swarsky and chorus; "Wc'vo Got Something" Rose Baycr and chorus.
 The costumes in each grouping were impressive and those in the "Old Fashioned Waltz" number were particularly pretty.
 Miss Eva Rashkow presented a group of songs which made a good impression on the audience. Opera tic selections were offered by Miss Mabel Swarsky accompanied by Miss Rose Swarsky and a trio con- posed of Miss Rose Miller, soloist, Miss Emma Miller, pianist, and Max Horensteln, yiolinlst. Joe Ruben. stein as a colored jazz baby was especially pleasing. Miss Kiemowitl and Miss Fischman featured In dance specialties.
 As finale to the first act, { fashion show was enacted, girl from the chorus acting as models Fur coats and capes were featured. The show was big success anc all taking part were deserving O much credit as were the director Clement II. Lewis, Miss Zoe La liar Manager Leo Komiss and Tn, Melody Men, who furnished tn, music for the production.
 The proceeds of the affair will b. devoted to relief work in Palestine.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
PASTORS REPORT FOR YEAR 1924
Fathers Laden, GrohOl and Cop
 pens Give Annual Statistics

A reduction of $7,OO0 In the out standing debt of the parish of St. John the Evangelist was made dur ing 1924, Rev. Thomas J. Laden, the pastor, announced ut the masses yesterday. The report also stated that during the year there had been 20 marriages, fl haptisms and 19 deaths. The parish now has a mem bership of 1,500. This was consider cd an excellent showing, and Father Laden thanked his parishioners for their support, urging them to con- tinue it during the present year 10 make 1925 the most successful in the history of the church.
 All Saints Church
 A successful year at All Saints church was shown by the annual re- port read at the masses yesterday by Rev stephen A. Grohol, the pas tor. The receipts during 1924 were s16,699.SS, including the balance on hand at the beginning of the year, A loan of $15,O00 was secured for the building of Q rectory, which was begun in January and completed in October, when Father Grohol be- gan occupying it. Expenditures were s27,S51.02, leaving on hand a balance of $S,S4S,31. The debt is now $35,000, while the parish prop erty is appraised at 90,000. The parish now embraces 70 families and 525 individuals. During the year there were two weddings, six deaths and 30 baptisms. Mrs. Henry J. Bollard is organist and choir direc- tor. Michael Hlavaty is sexton. St. Peters Church
 The debt of St. Peters church was reduced during the year, according to the annual report read yesterday morning by the pastor, Rev. Charles Coppens. The receipts during 1924 were $11,000 and the expenditures $s,S00. The debt was reduced by s1,500, leaving on hand a balance of $500. There were 70 baptisms, S5 weddings and IS funerals during the year.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26

ton became critical yesterday and the police were called upon to help move her.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
West Haven Boy Badly
 Hurt in Auto Crash

New Haven, Jan. 26.-Charles Wilson, eight years old, of 74 Court stret, West Haven, was seriously in- Jired yesterday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile on Campbell avenue, near the trolley car barns. The boy was taken to the New Haven hospital. where he is suffering from decorations of the scalp and a probable fracture of the skull.
 The automobile, which struck him, was driven by Frederick T. Benja- min of this city. Benjamin was held on a technical charge of reck- less driving and was released in bonds of $1.00O. The driver clans that the boy ran out from the side walk and declares that the acci- dent was unavoidable.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
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 A months mind mass for Mrs. Susan Hartney was held this morn- ing. There will ba q months mind mass for Mrs. Michelina Frigo to- morrow morning. On Wednesday morning there will be a months mind mass for James smith, An anniversary mass for Patrick S. McMahon will be held on Thurs day morning. On Saturday morning an anniversary mass for James Long will be held,
 St. Joscph's
 Rev. Patrick Daily. the pastor. will present his annual report at tho masses Sunday morning. / r.. St. Peters.
 St. Anne's society will meet at the church at 2;30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Sacred Heart
 Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski. pastor of the church, announced yesterday that he will read his annual report at the masses next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
800 Pound Woman Dies as
 10 Cops Try to Move Her

New York, Jai. 26.--Ten police men spent an hour yesterday in car rying Mrs. Hilda Jacobson, who weighed 800 pounds, down one flight of stairs on her way to hospital but despite their efforts to save her. she died of heart disease on the sec ond floor landing at her home.
 Mrs. Jacobson, who was 55, had long been suffering from heart trou- ble, and had not been out of her apartment for six years, or out of her bed for three years. Her condl-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
INCREASE BUILDING FEES

The proposed new building code to be submitted for ratification at the March meeting of the common council will increase fees for build- Ing permits from si to $2 per thous- and dollars of estimated cost and fix the maximum at $500 instead of $75. which Is now maximum. If the h. crease are approved the department will be placed on self supporting basis.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Y. NJ. c. A. BOYS DEPT NEWS

Great interest was shown in the pool, checker and croquet tourna- ments for the championship of the boys department which took place last week.
 Art Smith, who was junior pool champion last year, was successful in defeating s. Copeland in the finals this year and he is now con- sidered champion of the Y. boys department.
 s. Albert defeated all corners in the checker tournament. Loren Larson gave him a scare in the finals but Albert finally came through as champion.
 In the croquet tournament Henry Recano proved without doubt that he is the undisputed champion in this game. He defeated Vincent Squillcote in the finals.
 About 50 boys participated in the tournaments and the winners will be presented with their prizes at the movie show on Thursday night.
 A large crowd of boys is expected to attend the radio clubs movie show Thursday evening at 7:S0 o'clock. An interesting program has been secured from one of the well known film companies and the pictures will be shown through a modern movie machine which is owned by the Y. M. c. A. Any boy in the city, whether member of the Y. M. C. A. or not, is invited to attend this show.
 Several boys have already signified their intention of going to camp this summer and the local secretary is taking the names of prospective campers, Last year over 40 boys took advantage of the Y. M. c. A. summer camp and in almost every case they are planning to go again 1 this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
MARRIED NINE YEARS

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Regis were the guests of honor at a surprise party given at their home, 24 Mar 'ket street, last evening. the occasion being their ninth wedding anniver- sary.
 Many games were played and vio- lin selections were rendered by Blanche Doty. Friends who were present from Torrington, Hartford and this city presented Mir. and Mrs, Regis with many gifts. Luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Destruction of Village
 Averted by Lodge Men

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Jan. 26.-- Destruction of part of the village of sharon, Conn.,, was averted yes- terday morning when members of Poughkeepsie Orientals, said Sane forum, discovered fire in the Casino theater a two-story building and warned the villages. The theater and two adjoining dwellings were destroyed, but the local department and flremen from Amenia and Mill lerston were able to save a fourth dwelling.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26

A good cook would no more think of using an imitation flavoring extract than she would of making pie crust out of cake batter. She insists on Bakers Extracts.-advt.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15
NO CHANGE IN R. R. SITUATION

Whether due to the exigen- cies of politics or because of the inability of the Canadian railway heads to decide upon a feasible route, the much an- ticipated report on the Peace River railroad extension, has not appeared up to the present, according to the latest reports from Ottawa. The report is now several weeks over due and the cause of the delay is apparently unknown even to the Canadian Minister of Rail- ways, who, judging from a re- cent statement to the press, is apparently unable to account for the failure of the two rail-
 way officials to report their findings and is evidently ex- pecting that the government it. self will ultimately have to take up the problem. 7 Of possible bearing on the Stewart-Hyder transcontinent- al railroad terminus proposal is the news arriving from Van eouver last week to the effect that A. D. Frumento, of Van couver, had been refused re- newal of his recent option on the Bear River railroad line, constructed by Sir Harold
 Mann, some years ago in con- nection with his proposed line into the Groundhog coal fields.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

The monthly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce took place Friday noon at the Silver Grill. Practically the entire membership attended, in ad- dition to several guests, a total of 18 enjoying the excellent repast prepared by mein host Walter Blanton.
 The feature of the luncheon was an interesting address by Dr. D. E. Standard, who gave the members some excellent advice on good fellowship and and also discussed the valuable assistance that could be given by the Chamber in furtheri1g development of local industries and activities. Mir. J. A. Hall responded in appropriate vein on behalf of the Chamber and on" behalf of the Chamber" expressing the appreciation of that body for Dr. Standards keen interest in Hyder and it's activities and ventured the hope that he may be induced to remain in the community.
 Remarks of similar tenor were also offered by John Hovland and H. H. Howard, each with special emphasis on the gen. eral desire that the Doctor be- come 8 permanent resident.
 President Ernest Blue presid- ed and. officiated as toast-mas- ter.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

Fhe Hyder Baseball Club was formed at a meeting of base ball fans held in the Midget Emporium building Monday evening. E.. L. Dale was elected manager of the organization; H0iger Johnson was made as- sistant manager in charge of baseball grounds, and H. H. Howard was chosen to officiate as secretary. It was also decid- ed to hold a dance at Pioneer Hall on the evening of May 1st to raise funds to finance forth coming activities. The matter of selecting the personnel of the baseball team was delegat- ed to Manager Dale. The club will endeayor to arrange for a series of games during the season between the local team and teams from Stewart, Pre- mier, Anyox, Prince Rupert and Ketchikan. Several former members of the old baseball team are still here and will form the nucleus of the new organization. Practice games will commence as soon as con- ditions are favorable and all who are interested in building up a first class team are re- quested to attend.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15
NEW FACTOR IN
 POWER SITUATION

The congested situation sur
 rounding the Soule-Glacier
 power plant proposal was further complicated Monday
 by the announcement that the
 Daly-Alaska Mines Company
 has taken the initial steps toward securing permit from the Federal Power Commission
 to undertake the development
 of that vastly important pro- ject in the event that the pres-
 ent permit holders, Messrs. Ernest Blue and Noel Traversy,. are unable to conclude the, pending negotiations between themselves and the Seims; Hell
 mers and Schaffner Company,
 of St. Paul.
 The announcement was made
 by Edward B. Hambleton, di-
 rector of the Daly-Alaska
 Mines Company, simultaneous ly with the filing of notices of
 water appropriation on Soule-
 Glacier River in the Record CTS office late Monday. A copy iof the notices posted by the company on Soule Glacier Riv-
 CT Monday afternoon on file in the recording office claims an
 appropration of sufficient.
 water to generate 26,000
 horsepower for the purpose of generating electric power, for
 general power, lighting and heating purposes, for use in the Hyder Precinct.
 Beyond stating that it was the intention of the Daily Alas
 ka Company to proceed with the development of the project in case. that the present per
 init holders cannot agree on terms, AIr. Hambletnn ,vou6) b. I-Safed no information regard ing the plans of his company, before leaving On the Cardena Monday evening. However, 1t is learned from reliable sources that MT. Hambleton has stated. that it is the intention of the Dalv-AlAska people to turn the project over to the Seims, Hei Imers and Schaffner Company, in the event that their appli-
 cation is approved by the Fed-
 eral Power Commission.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15
TO INVESTIGATE
 PROPOSED R. R.
 ROUTE FROM AIR

The Royal Canadian Air Force, in conjunction with the typographical surveys branch of the Canadian Department of the Interior is scheduled to make a photographic survey of the Stewart section during the summer, according to 8 press announcement from Ot- tawa last week. The dispatch is of considerable local interest owing to the fact that it states that the Stewart-Hyder rail- way terminal proposal is one If the principal factors i'll in- ducing the government to se- cure photographs of the Stew art and adjacent areas through which the proposed road would extend. In explanation of this phase of the survey pro- posal the message said:
 Owing to the Portland Canol mining developments and the aritstion- to make Stewart the terminus of a transcontinental railway system tapping the Peace River district and the Groundhog coal country, the photographs will prove of great interest. especially in settling a controversy as to whether it is possible to build a railway from the Bear Riv- CT to the Mass upper waters.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15
DAILY ALASKA
 DRIVING AHEAD

Pending further determination of the future development con temptations, work is proceed. ing at 8 good pace on the Daly- Alaska. The main tunnel is now in something over one thousand feet from the portal and is being extended furth- CT to explore a wide porphry zone lying a short distance east of and paralleling the main vein system in which the recent sensational strikes were made. According to Manager Wm. Sloan, the porphry zone is quite extensive and is very similar if not identical with the Premier porphry, which constitutes one of the richest mineral resources of the Pre- mier mine. Tn the event that the zone proves of similar val- ue, it will add a valuable ore reserve to those already devel- oped by the exploration of the ore zones encountered last year.
 MT. l.. E. R. Stephens, M. E. of Ontario, recently joined the Daly-Alaska staff and is di- recting operations at the mine in the absence of Mr. Sloan, who is in the South.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

Easter Sunday was granted somewhat unusual observance almost every business house, other than hotels and restaur- ants, remaining closed through out the day.
 We wonder why equal defer ence is not paid to other Sum days, as well as national holi- days. All Alaska towns are more or less lax in this respect. However, there is no. good reason why the local mer- chants should not take steps to make Sunday closing a zen eral custom that will work no hardship on any one when once established. -'~
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

That the presence in camp of James Freeburn, noted north ern mining man, means A probable change in the owner- ship of the Riverside mine, is now openly acknowledged by those in close touch with the various interests represented in the impending transaction. The principals themselves are sSyiRE little and nothing at all for the public ear. It is neyer- theaess we'll known by those on the inside that one or more of the present owners are like ly to retire and that their in- terests may be taken over by Mir. Freeburn.
 Following his departure from Hyder with H. C. Strong after a one day visit, MT. Freeburn proceeded to Seattlt. in com pany with MT. Strong to confer with the Black interests. Noth- ing has so far been given out regarding the results of the meeting but the return here of MT. Freeburn indicates that his interest in the Riverside prop erty is at least not diminished. 1t is understood that the object of his present visit is to give the mine a final inspection before proceeding further with ne- gotiations for purchasing the property as 8 whole or in part.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15
MINERAL HILL
 CLAIM OWNERS
 FORM COMBINE

Combining under a prospect i've development plan which in cludes the probable organizat- ion of 8 new mining company to operate in the local field, a group of Mineral Hill claim owners have entered into an agreement with Col. w. C.. Perkins, of Seattle, whereby the latter will undertake to finance a mining organization to develop their properties.
 The properties involved com prise a group of IA claims ad- vantageously located on the western slope of Mineral Hill, Ia short distance north of the confluence of Texas Creek and Salmon River. The govern ment trail runs near the group and provides ready access to all of the properties, most of which are said to possess good surface showings, some of which are quite extensive and carry good working values. Those associated in the com bine are:
 J. D Loyns, Mrs. J. D. Lyons, MIR. Ford, Oscar Larsen, c. w. Peterson, J. A. Hall and Marion Hunt.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

Early shipments of high grade ore are contemplated by the management of the Indian mine. The ore is now being broken down and will be started on it's way to the smelt- CT as soon as sufficient quantity is assembled accord ing to Wm. s. Orr, manager.
 The total quantity to be shipp- ed will approximate 100 tons. Development work is proceed ing at the mine, which is said to have been opened up to such an extent by the work done during the past season as to leave no doubt of it's potential ities as a future producer.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

Congress made no provision for continuing the office of Territorial Secretary or Lieu enant- Governor of Alaska when it adopted legislation abolish ing the office of the Surveyor General according to informat- ion received by Territorial Sec etary Karl Theile in a tele- gram from the Secretary of the Interior. Before the estab- lishment of the office of Sur veyor- General the Clerk of the United States District Court was ex-officio Territorial Sec retary and the United States Marshall ex-officio Surveyor General. At that time there was only one District Court in the entire Territory of Alaska. The office of Surveyor-G Gene ralwas created in 1897 and he was made ex-officion Secretary of the Territory. Secretary Theile telegraphed to Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio, chair man of the Senate Committee on Territories, requesting him to take the matter up with the President and Secretary of the Interior and ascertain whether or not the situation might be relieved by executive order. As the matter now stands there will be no Territorial Secretary after June 30, next, when the law abolishing the office of Surveyor-General becomes eff fective, also no one to act as Governor in the event of the absence from the. Territory, resignation, or death or other disability of the Governor.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-04-15

F. c, Winkler, manager of the White Heather Mines, arrived from the south last week to make initial preparations for 8 resumption of activities on the company properties near Long Lake. Considerable diamond drilling work was done on the ground last summer by Boyle Bros, the we'll known drilling firm but the contract was not completed owing to bad weather conditions. A large part of the drill equipment was left on the ground by the con- tractors last fall in anticipation of an early resumption of activ- :ities this summer.