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New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
City Items

Perl Lewis of New York, who has been the guest of MT and Mrs. Harry Hancock of Steele street for the past week, has gone on trip to Maine.
 Mrs. Carrie Fritz will give social for members of A. c. Hammond auxiliary and friends at the State Armory Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to o'clock.
 Automobiles owned by John Evans of 64 Wolcott street and Bernardo Panella of 240 Clinton street col lided this morning at the corner of slightly damaged Sergeant George c. Ellinger investigated but found no cause for an arrest.
 Captain George J. Kelly of the po- lice department is a patient at the Neurological Institute, New York, where it is expected an operation will be performed on him this week. Captain Kelly has been suffering from an injury to his back.
 Sebastiano Gozzo of S35 High Sll iNpOl to llIt pODtb llllS morning that six door locks had been stolen from a new house at 619 West Main street.
 Mrs. w. E. Atwood of 175 Vine street reported to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth at police headquarters this morning that a bicycle had been stolen from a garage in the rear of her house.
 Members of Alexandra Lodge, No. 24. A. l. o. Daughters of St. George, will be entertained at the home of Mrs. John Ogle of PA New Britain avenue. Hartford, Thursday after noon, Those planning to go will meet at the Central Junior High school at 1880 o'clock.
 Stella Rebekah Lodge, No. II, Sewing circle will meet with Mrs. Edwin Winger, 25 Greenwood street, Thursday afternoon. The lodge will hold a regular meeting Friday evening.
 William J. Kelly, a member of the Farrell Clothing Co.,, is ill at
  his home on Park Terrace. Mattabessett Council, I. o. R. M., has extended Winthrop Council an invitation to be present at the 18th anniversary of its founding on Fri day evening, May 1.
 A daughter was born at the New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Halpin of 2SS Cherry street.
 Changes in banking methods in the last 25 years were explained to members of the Raeus club today by John C. Loomis, president Of the Commercial Trust Go. Staff Captain Alex Beckman of the Boston headquarters of the Salvation army is visiting the local army today on an official inspection trip. This evening he will presde at an officers demonstration at Center square at [ o'clock
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
BATTLE OF OAHU
 l| IS BEING WAGED
Aircraft Playing Big Part in
 ManeuVerS
y The Associated presn.


 Honolulu, April 27,-The second day of the battle of Oahu was marked by notable increase in tho activity of the aircraft and light cruiser forces but no major engage ment has thus far occurred between the main body Of the attacking fleet and tho defending Black land forces now engaged In war game off the Hawaiian Islands ....
 Two destroyors and one mine- layer of the Blue attacking fleet were sighted of Diamond Head last night knowing eastward along the coast toward Honolulu and were fired on by coast defense batteries. Along the south coast of the Island of Oahu one of the enemy craft was theoretically sent to the bottom.
 The Ludlow submarine tender of the Black defending forces, sighted the submarine S-S4 of the attacking Blue forces ten miles from Barber Point, The s-34 was lying to on the surface. The Ludlow immediately opened fro at close range and suc- ceeded in sinking" the S-34. 7
 An engagement between patrol boats of the defending Black forces and planes and submarines of the attacking Blue forces is reported taking, place of the northwest coast of Oahu. Results of the engage ment have mol. yet been determined.
 The attacking Blue forces are ap- parently maintaining a submarine cordon around Oahu. @
 Reports regarding the main body of they Blue fleet continue to flow in but tho battleship plane carrier Langley has not yet been sighted.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Harry O. Caldwell

Harry O. Caldwell. age 51 years, former resident of this city was found dead in bed at his home in Brooklyn, N. T.. Saturday, accord ing to information received by his brother, Alderman Frank S. Cad- well of 45 Lenox Place, this city
 Mir. Caldwell was for a number of years a resident of Southington and was employed as an engineer by the Connecticut Light & Power Co. After leaving this city he held similar position in Pittsheld, Mass, after which, becoming interested in deep sea engineering, he took up this work and was engaged in 1t at the time of his death. During the war he was an engineer on the John B. Archibald which was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of France. He and two other men were saved after spending several hours in a small boat.
 Mir. Caldwell was prominent member of the Masonic order, being affiliated with all the lodges in this city. the Shrine and Commandery in Pittsfed and Perfection lodge in Springfield.
 Besides his brother in this city he leaves his mother, Mrs. Abbey Caldwell of Southington and another brother, John B. Caldwell of Brook lyn. N. Y.
 Funeral services, conducted by Rev. William Ross of the First Bap- fist church, were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Frank Caldwell on Lenox Place. The Ma sonic ritual was used in the service. Burial was in Southington.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Dratlra
Mrs. Hattie Augusta strong

E Mrs Hattie Augusta Strong, widow of Charles Norton Strong, died this morning at the home of her son, Leroy r. Strong. at 2es Market street. Mrs, Strong was born in .Meridcn but lived almost all her life in Kenslngton. moving 10 New Britain about three years ago. She had been i'll for long time.
 She was 70 years old last month and is survived by the son with whom she lived and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ellsworth of Konsington. She was a member of the Kensing- ton Congregational church.
 Funeral services will be held at the Market street home Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Vernon Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Wilcox cemetery, East Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
BANKRUPTCY QUESTIONED

New Haven, April 27.--The bank ruptcy of Wilfred LeGranade, jewell CT, was before Referee Hoadlcy to- day, on the claim of the receiver, D. NJ. Richman, that there was a dis crepancy in the assets to consider able amount judged from the inren- tory. It was also alleged that Le- Grande had obtained bank accom- modations here and elsewhere after reporting that he was worth S75,000. A number of attorneys has come into the case representing banks from which LeGrande is said to haVo obtained money.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
SUES FOR COMMISSION

Jacob sargis has brought action for $500 damages against James J. and Sarah A. Kennedy to recover money due on real estate commits sion. The plaintiff claims that he ob- taincd buyer for property at 4S4- 4S6 Church street at a price of s14,- 100 but that the defendant did not pay him his commission of three per cent, or $i2S. The writ, which is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of June, was issued by Hungerford X SaXe. Con- stable Fred Wrinkle has garnisheed money in three local banks.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
CITY COURT JUDGMENTS

The following judgments were rendered by Judge William C. Hun gerford in city court this afternoon:
 For the plaintiff in the amount of $@43.17 and cost in the action of Bernard Miller against Nincenzo Pavano ct al. Hungerford and SaXe represented the plaintiff.
 For the plaintiff in the amount Of $243.17 and costs in the action of Miner, Reed and Tullock against James J. Shaughnesy. Nair and Nair represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
CREDIT MEMS MEETING.

Local members of the Hartford Association of Credit Men will at- tend the annual meeting Of the as- sociation which will be held Tues day evening at 6:30 daylight saving time at the City club in Hartford. The meeting will he preceded hy a dinner after which annual reports will be read and officers will be elected. At the close of the business session, Champe s. Andrews of the National Folding Box Go. of New Haven will address the meeting on tha subject of The Difference be- tween a sS.OOO a year man and a $5o,000 a year man."
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
AUTO KNOCKS WOMAN DOWN

Samuel Rieve ot COZ North Main street figured in an accident in Wallingford Saturday evening, his automobile striking Mrs. Michael Bridget and knocking her down, His machine then struck parked car and came to a stop. Mrs Bridget regained her feet without aid and examination at her home showed her not to be seriously in- jurcd. The Meriden police exon- crate Rieve of all blame. as the woman stepped in front of his ma chine. The collision with the other car was due to his vain effort to avoid hitting Mrs. Bridget.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Albert SOkOIoWSki

Albert Sokolowski, age 55 years, died last night after a long illness. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Sokolowski; four sons, Frank. Joseph, Peter and Charles Sokolow- ski, and three daughters, Misses Mary, Helen and Anna Sokolowski He had been resident of this city for the last 20 years and an en- ploye of the Stanley Works for the last 17 years.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at s;80 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church and interment will be In Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Mrs. Emma Anderson

Word has been received in this city of the death in Los Angeles of Mrs. Emma Anderson, formerly a resident of this city. Mrs. Ander- son died Friday afternoon after a long illness. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ida Hultberg, Mrs. Lydia Oahn of Hartford. and the Misses Nellie, Mabel and Emma Anderson, all of Los Angeles.
 Mrs. Anderson, while resident of this city, was a member of the Swedish Baptist church and was well known among the Swedish people.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
POLICEMAN TAKES BRIDE
Delbert veley Of New Britain De-
 pertinent and Miss Margaret Ken-
 nedy Of Meridcn Married Today.


 ncdy of Meridcn Married Today. Delbert yeley, New Britain po- llceman, and Miss Margaret Ken- nedy. daughter Of Mrs. Anna Ken nedy of b3 Arch street, Merldon, were married this morning at Q o'clock at St. Roses church. Meri- den. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor John Neale, LLD., pastor. They were attended by Miss Agnes Kennedy, sister of the bride. as bridesmaid and Henry Rice of Long Island. as best man.
 The bride was dressed in a grey suit with a hat 10 match and she carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Her bridesmaid was dressed in a suit of rosewood with a hat to match and she carried 8 bouquet of pink roses.
 After the ceremony, reception was held for members of tho fam fly at Craig Loch in Meriden. Mir. and Mrs. Veley left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. They will return about June 1 and will reside at 24 Buell. street, this city.
 The groom is one of the most popular members of the local police force and has been 6 member of the traffic squad for several months. The bride was employed in the office of Landers, Frary & Clark in this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
HELD ON THREE COUNTs

Armando Sarro of this city faces three charges in the New Haven police court following a collision be- tween hls automobile and another at the corner of Whitney avenue and Lawrence street in that city yes terlay. He was arrested for reck- less driving, failure 10 grant the right of way and for failure 10 have proper registration. No one was hurt in the smash.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Mrs, Anna Zukene

Mrs. Anna Zukene, age 65 years, of 1s7 Henry street, died Saturday afternoon. She leaves three daugh- ters and two sons.
 The funeral was held this morn irg with a solemn high mass of re- quiem at St. Andrews church at g o'clock. Rev. F. V. Grikis was celcbrant, Rev. Michael Heating was deacon and Rev. Thomas Laden was subdeacon. Rev. Father Grikis con- ducted the committal services at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Foreign Exchange

New York, April 97.-Foreign ox- changes easy: Quotations in cents: Great Britain: demand 4S1 5-S; ca hlcs 4S1&; 50 day bills on banks 477 5-S. France: demand 5.1Sla; cables 5.19. Italy: demand 4oSis; cables 4.o9. Belgium; demand q.O5ls. Germany: demand 2S.S0. Holland: demand 4o.OS. Norway: demand 1923. Sweden: demand c6.9S. Denmark: demand 1S.47. Switzerland: demand 1886. Spain: demand '14SS. Greece: demand l.9O. Poland: demand I9 1-4. Czecho- -Slovakia: demand 2,96 F. Jugoslavia: demand 1,6l. Austria: demand .0O14 IA. Rumania; de- mand 45. Argentina: demand SS.SI Brazil: demand l0.62. TokiO: de- mand 41 7-S. Shanghai: demand "A 3-S. Montreal: 100.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
HINDENBURG's STATEMENT

Berlin, April 27.-When told today of his election to the German presi
 dency Field Marshal Von Hinden- burg, who is at his sons estate near Hanover, declared; God grant thar party strife may at last end. Every thing is decided now. Let us hop the people now will learn completr unity, for in union there is serength. "
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
CROSSING FATALITIES.

Watkins, N. T., April 27.-Mr and Mrs. Lyman Brietwise of Town. send were instantly killed late yes. terday when their automobile was struck by q ncrthbound Lehigh Val ley freight train here. The third oc- cupant of the machine, Jennie Briet- wise, leaped just before the crash and escaped with minor injuries, Failure of the automobiles steering gear caused the accident.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
NATIONAL BONDS
 OF GERMANY DROP
Fall OI on EHchanse--P Pound
 Sterling Continues to Rise

New York, April 27.--Reactionary price tendencies ushered in the new week in the stock market with some of the selling undoubtedly inspired by uneasiness over the effect of the election of General von Hindenburg as president of the German republic Colorado Fuel, Baldwin and Read Ing dropped 1 10 F points, while U. s, Steel common. Kennecott Cop per- Frosco common and Baltimore & Ohio yielded large fractions.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Maltzan Says Germans
 Will Do Their Very Best

New York, April 27.--The German people will do their utmost to full fill their obligations without being affected by changes in the personali- ties of those charged with the direc- ton of their public affairs," Baron Ago Won MaItzan, the new German ambassador to the United States said today at private luncheon in his honor at the Bankers Club.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
TWO RUM RUNNERS SHOT

New York, April 27.-Two men, members of the crew of the rum runner Marge, who were shot down when the vessel was captured early today after a Emile chase by the coast guard boat No. 1867. were in a serious condition in Staten Island hospital. Four other men were ar rested.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
FINLEY CASE CONFINED

A continuance until Friday after noon was granted in probate court this afternoon in the petition of Ed ward Finley of Naugatuck, for ihe appointment of a conservator over the estate of his brother, Charles J. Finley of this city. Joseph c. Woods is counsel for the petitioner.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Fines to Fit Purse of
 Accused Is Judges Idea

Bridgeport, April 27.-JaII sem tences of 10 and fines of $100 and costs were imposed on Gus Wander nolen of New Haven and John Still ancIli of East Haven in Stratford town court today on charges of op- erating an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
 Jsadore Lev, New Haven news paper reporter paid a $10 fine and $15 costs were remitted when he pleaded guilty in the town court to reckless driving,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
REACTION STARTS
 WEEKS DEALINGS
Prices Lose Ground as Morning
 Trading Goes on

New York, April s7.-Establish- ment of record low price of 92, off 1A points, by the German govern ment 2 per cent bonds, which were noated In this country following Ger many's acceptance of the Dawes plan, a drop of F points in French francs to 5.17 cents and a reaction- ary movement in the stock market was Wall streets first reaction to the election of General von Hindenburg as president of the German republic.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
John PlOcher

John, the five months old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Plocher of 120 Wallace street, died yesterday after noon at the Hartford hospital. Flu neral services will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Peters church and interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
UORWTTZ IS TRUSTEE

Martin H. Horwitz was appointed trustee of the bankrupt state of Mariana Marine, Lafayette street storckeeper, st at a meeting of the creditors in the referees office this morning and Charles Meyers, Maury Horwitz, and Albert Greenberg were made appraisers. Nair X Nair re- presented the bankrupt.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Peter ZanraratO

Peter Zangarato, age S9 years, of 66 West street, died yesterday aft ernoon at the New Britain General hospital. after short illness of pneumonia. He leaves no immediate relatives,
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at S:S0 o'clock from the late home and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
pARTY FOR MISS pAoNEssA

The teachers of the Sacred Heart School gave a birthday party in h honor of Miss Constance Paonessa at her home at 1904 Stanley street last evening Miss Vera Hobine favored with dances, and Misses Loretta May and Grace Schwab with piano and vocal numbers. Miss Paonessa was presented with q gold fountain pen and pencil.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
nApIs.NEM YORK FLIGHT

Paris, April 27.-With a view to attempting a flight from Paris 10 New York, the French air service will try out in June an hydro-air- plane of $50 horsepower. The craft will carry 5000 litres Of gasoline, (about 1,500 gallons)
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Frederick W. NunsCh

The funeral of Frederick W. Wunsch of 7S Grand street was held this afternoon at o'clock from the late home, William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, ofiiciat- ed and interment was in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
EX-PRENuER ARRESTED.

Sofia, April 27.-Zarwulanoff, q former minister in the Stamboul- isky cabinet, was arrested today with several others and charged with having conspired to overthrow the present Bulgarian government.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
CLEARING HOUSE srATEMENT

New York Exchanges, 472, ,ooo,- 00a balances, S5,o0o, ,000.
 Boston - Exchanges, 5S,0e0 .o0O; balances, 25,OO0,000.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
NOTICE.

My wife, Lena Crosthwaite. having left my bed and board, l will not be responsible for bills contracted by her, or others.
 PERCY CROSTHWAITE.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Funerals
Mrs. Gcnrge R. Cnttrell

The funeral of Mrs. Geoge B. Cot trell was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the B. c. Porter Sons funeral home. Rev. J. Emerson Ford officiated and interment was in the West cemetery, Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mfr. and Mrs, Harry Chapman Guest Of Friends at Banquet in I. O. o. r. Hall.

Mir. and Mrs. Harry Chapman of f56 Cherry street were the guests of about 15O friends and relatives at a banquet Saturday evening in l. o %. r. hall, the occasion being their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple were the recipients of many gifts including $25 in silver presented by Mrs. Lillian W1nger on behalf of the Stella Rebekah Lodge, two silver candle sticks from Phenix Lodge, I, O. 0. F.. and a silver service set from the employees of the spinning department of Landers, Frary X Clark members of the Stella Rebe- kah Lodge served the banquet.
 MT. and Mrs. Chapman were mar ried in Middetown by Rev. Cham rion Atchison.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
WaU Street Briefs

A deficit of s20S,S23 for the first quarter of 1925 is reported by the Eastern Steamship lines.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
REPORTS HIGHWAY ROBBERY

Stamford, April 27.-Bartio Massi told the police today that while on his way home last night three men knocked him down and stole $40 from him.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

March was a prosperous month for the Southern Railway. net operating income increasing 10 S3,O1@,901. compared with S2.373.0S0 in March last year. Gross was S12,604,5O4 against $l2,24&cQ4. The first quarters not of S7,30O.SSo was gain of s245,SS9. Gross Of $S5, ,595,166 compared with $35.0U4,- AS in the first quarter Of 1924.
 A back dividend Of 1I per cent on the preferred stock Of the Con solidated Cigar corporation has been declared in addition 10 the regular quarterly disbursement Of 1a. per cent both payable Juno 10 stock of record, May 15. This leaves ar rears of Si5 per cent on the pre- ferred.
 March net operating income of the Atchison, Topeka X Santa Fee was slightly less than in March last year the total of &2,O71,154 com pairing with s2.14s,S4S although gross revenues gained about 5I1,O00. Net operating income for the first quarter increased 10 ss,0o2,l61 from S7,Sl2.1S4 a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

L. $. TREASURY STATEMENT U. s, treasury balance, SS4S,s6s,SSo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-17

chants Bank.
Grand champion Female-W. A.
Lamb. $500, First National Bank,
Best Maze. American class-Henry
Hambrecht. $500 poultry supplies,
Dewey Drug Store.
Best temaie, American class-W
A. Lamb. Picnic ham, Chinnocks
Market; A lb. pail lard, J. F. Nc
Laughlin & Son.
Best Male, Mediterranean class
C. Y. Scott. 3x44a Congoleum rug,
/. /. Lusk.
Best Female, Mediterranean class
"A. T. Ballestad. $3.50 in trade, c..
Carisch & Son.
Sweepstakes-Henry Hambrecht.
$500 in trade, J. w. Allard & Son.
Best Pen-Curtis Johnson. $500 in
poultry supplies, Freeman Drug Co.
Best Display-Curtis Johnson, 2
dry mash feeders, A. w. Lund Co.
Color special-Henry Hambrecht. l
years subscription to The River Falls
Journal.
Largest bird-Curtis Johnson. l
gal. ice cream for Christmas, Med
ley & Moss.
Largest cockerel-Henry Hambrecht
2-lb. fruit cake, Sutherland's.
Best Bantam hen-Roy Mucken-
hansen. $1.00, w. H. Hunt.
Best Bantam male-Roy Mueken-
hansen. $1.O0, Sam Nelson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-17

subscription $500 Per Year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-17
In Days OF YOre
From Journal Flies Of Fifty And
Twenty Ave Years Ago
FIFTY YEARS AGO
Dec. 1923. 1875

Wood is cheap and plenty on the
,narket.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-12-17
Boys and Girls Department

The boys and girls of this commit
nifty are taking great interest IN
the poultry and grain show. This
year 215 birds were shown by 60 ex-
hibitors. The rural schools entered
a spirited contest to see which wouli
make the best showing. Mann Val
lay. with Malcolm Hoard teacher,
made the best showing with IL lists,
II ends and 3rd's. Oak Knoll
came. End. Stewart Mercantile Co.
donated $500 to the school making
the best showing.
The awards are as follows:
White LeghOrn-
Cock
1st-Kenneth Dorgan, S. Fork
2nd-MiltOn Lee, Roberts
3rd-Milton Lee, "
Cockerel--
1st-Edith Cheney, Oak Knoll
2nd-Edith Cheney,
3rd-Katheryn Trebus, Glenmont
Hen
1st-Alice Thompson, r. Falls
2nd-Edith Cheney
3rd-Edith Cheney
Pullet--
lst-Marshall Thompson, NJ. Valley
2nd-Walter Segerstrom. NV.
3rd--LeRoy Morrow, S. Fork
Brown ,LeghOrn-
Hen
1st-Quentin Stauffacher Glover =
2nd-Q. Stauffacher
3rd-Marion Ray, Jerusalem Cor.
Cockerel--
1st-Lynn Cresswell, Clifton Hol