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New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
PARACHUTE JUMPER
 FURNISHES THRILL
Drops From Airplane at Altitude
 Of 5000 Feet

Thousands thronged Walnut Hill park last night when the Bennett Motor Sales Co, provided a specta- cular parachute jump from an air. plane 5000 feet In the air, to intro- duce the new Chrysler four.
 The airplane, piloted by Lieut.. Carl Dixon and Charles Arnold, ap- peared in the sky promptly at 7:15 as scheduled. High winds rocked the plane so that 1t was visible from the ground. After circling around the sky few times 10 drop the parachute into the baseball diamond, Dixon cut off his motor and Gus Graf, one of the most daring jump CTS in the country was seen 10 plunge from the plane. In a minute or two he cut the string allowing the parachute to fill and float down. ward.
 It appeared, as he neared the earth, that the parachute would col- lapse but he righted it and was car- rled by strong winds into the resi- dential sections of Vine and Lincoln street but avoided injury. Graf stated afterwards that he landed on the roof of house but the minute his feet touched the shingles he showed off and landed safely on the ground. Thousands rushed to his rescue thinking that he might have received injuries in his daring plunge. T. H. Bennett arrived at the scene of his landing soon after and & kindly autoist put his car at Mir. Bennett's disposal, Graf was hur- ried back 10 the park and snapped with the officials of the Bennett Motor Sales company grouped around a new Chrysler four.
 The crowds sensing that Graf had arrived on the park once more stormed the car and made 1t next 10 impossible for the photographer to get the pictures he was after.
 MT. Bennett then drove the Chrys- Ter around the town with Graf dis tributing invitations to visit his salesrooms.
 It was acclaimed that this was without a doubt one of the most sensational advertising stunts yet staged in New Britain and gave | thousands of people thrill that will 1 long be remembered.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25

Miss Flora Beard.
 Mir. Benson also gave many per- sonal experiences which afforded much amusement 10 the audience.
 Wilcox-Cashman Wedding
 Samuel c, Wilcox, son of Major Frank L. Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox of Worthington Ridge, and Miss Pearl Cashman, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Cashman of Worthington Ridge, will be married next Thurs day afternoon at ? o'clock at the home Of the brides parents. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor Of the Ber- lin Congregational church, will per- form the ceremony.
 The wedding will not be a large | one and will be attended only by members of the immediate families. After the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Wilcox will leave on three months trip to Europe. Upon their return they will make their home in Clevc- land. Ohio, where Mir. Wilcox has accepted a position with the Peck. Stowe X Wilcox Co.
 Mir. Wilcox is graduate of Trinity college. Hartford, class of 1925. He is a member of Delta Psi. Miss Cashman attended Boston university for period.
 Woman's Aid Annual
 Mrs. Thomas C. Hodgson was elected president of the Womans Aid society of the Berlin Congre- gational church at the annual meet ing which was held yesterday after noon with Mrs. George E. Prentice Other officers elected were. vice president, Mrs. Anna Molumphy secretary. Mrs. Frank B. Woods, and treasurer Mrs. Francis Deming.
 The affair was held in the Pren. tice grove and picnic lunch was served. The reports of officers fol the past year showed that the sea. son has been successful one.
 Grammar school Graduation The graduation exercises Of tho Kensington grammar school were held last evening at the town hall Diplomas were presented by S Chase Coale, chairman of the schoo board. to S6 graduates.
 The address to the graduates wa made by Rev. Vernon L. Phillips pastor of the kensington Congre gational church, who delivered al inspiring talk to the students. il which he cautioned them agains bringing their schooling 10 clos at the completion Of ninth grad work.
 He challenged the class to con tinue with its studies, as the coun try is in need of well educated meI and women, he said. He said, "Fo nine years you have been working 10 put yourselves where you are to night and with seven years more 0 hard work and plenty Of back bon you can bring yourselves to wher your town will be proud Of you" He told the class that the eTer ciscs last night did not mark th end of the schooling, but merely th
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
SHEFFIELD HAS AN OPERATION TODAY
J. s. Ambassador to Mexico in
 New York Hospital

New York, June 25 CP)-James R. Sheffield, American ambassador to Mexico, successfully underwent a minor operation at St. Lukes hospi- tai today, his physician, Dr. Joseph Blake, announced.
 Dr. Blake said Mr. Sheffield's con- dition following the operation was satisfactory, and that if there are no unexpected developments the am- bassador should be in condition within two weeks to resume his post at Mexico City. He declines 10 dis cuss the nature of the operations.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
DR. BENSON DELVES INTO TOWNS STORY Former Resident Talks on East
 Berlin Years Ago
 VlLCtx-cAsHMAN WEDDING
rsramntar School Graduation a Huge Succcss-Annual Meeting of kcnsington Fire District To- morrow Sight.-Othcr Items.

Professor Adolph Benson of Yale University, a former resident Of East Berlin, delivered what was probably one of the most interesting talks in the history of the East Berlin Community club, at meet ing of that organization last even ing. His subject was: East Berlin Thirty Years Ago" He told Of the old buildings, the people who lived in the village and of the importance which East Berlin maintained in the commercial world those many years ago. He said in part:
 Al that time, which was the early nineties, there were no auto mobiles or airplanes and one of the popular modes of transportation was the old fashioned bicycle wit the big wheel in front and the little wheel in back. The bridge shop was then in full swing and was the chief factor in the life of the town. Peck, Stowe & Wilcox was also in operation, as was Mir. Mildrum s little jewel shop. The bridge shop had I3 acres of activity. in fact, had so much activity that the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford rail- road employed an engine just for East Berlin, to switch cars across the river. Tn those days Middle town. New Britain and way stations were suburbs of East Berlin. Trains coming in not only stopped on this side of the river. but on the other side as well to take employees to the suburbs.
 -Dudley's mill was another impor- tant enterprise of the town. Farm CTS came in from everywhere and while they were having their meal ground they were having their horses shod across the way Bowers tin shop was another plant Of activity.
 Old Tine Oyster Boasts
 One of the greatest social func' tions Of the town wss the oyster : roasts given by the bridge shop Everybody attended them. not onl! from this town, but from all part Of the state Many promineni people were present from time t' time.
 "At that time East Berlin alst boasted of a restaurant which stooC opposite the present railroad station It was here that all the importan men ate. such as the office men ant template men. The bridge shol also had yearly excursions, at whicl they chartered their own steamer They had special trains 10 carr them to Middletown port and iron there chartered steamers of thei own and went 10 Watch Hill, NeI London and Block Island. The also had their own military ban hall, which has since been tor down. Two of the best remem bered leaders Of that band were Nil Mcintyre and Max Sugenhime. th latter of whom still resides in Eas Berlin.
 "The station was then locate where the present freight station il at the rear Of the present Stanle Chemical compsny's office. accord ing to Prof. Benson. II WAS 500 changed however and s new on built where 1t stands today.
 One of the most marked change
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the Worth ing'on Fire District will be held Monday evening, June 29th, 1925, in the Town Hall at ?. m. daylight time, 10 act upon the annual report of the treasurer, to elect officers for tho ensuing year, 10 lay a tax upon tho grand list Of the Fire District and to transact such other business as may he proper 10 come befoJ' said meeting,
 F.. (. GOODWIN,
 Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25

is also class president.
 The graduating class will hold a picnic and supper at Lake Com bounce tomorrow under the guid- ance of the teachers,
 Wedding Last saturday
 A very pretty wedding took place at the Church of Our Saviour lust Saturday when Miss Lydia sbecamo the bride of Richard Bugbee. The bride was dressed in white silk and carried shower of white roses. The bridesmaid wore yellow and carried roses of the same color. After the ceremony a reception was held at the brides home, where supper was served. Then the couple left on a wedding trip to Massachusetts. Both principals in the wedding are well known and popular here,
 Among the out-of-town people present al the ceremony were Mrs. Nellie Blackburn of Waterbury. Mir. and Mrs. Albert Lock of Waterbury. Mrs. Wright and daughter Of Deep River and the bridegroom's father and five sisters of West Wellington.
 state Police Busy
 Several state policemen were in town last night checking up the lights of passing motorists and stop ping those who were driving with improper lights, one headlight, poor tail light, and other violations of the motor vehicle laws.
 School Vacation
 The Plaiuville public schools will close tomorrow for the summer va cation.
 Election of Officers
 Sequasscn lodge, No. "A, I. o. 0. F. will hold election of officers at regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall at s o'clock this evening" The ini. tiatory degree will be conferred on large class of candidates. Notes Mir. and Mrs. Hugh C. Frey have returned to their home in Washing ton, D. C., after spending two weeks with Mir and Mrs. Henry J. Warner of Queen street.
 Miss Virginia r. Warner of Queen street is spending the week at a camp In East Hampton,
 Several carloads of picnCkers from the Aetna Insurance Co. of Hartford passcd through here this morning on theIr way to Lake Com bounce and made the town resouhl with their shouts. bells and ferns.
 The regular weekly prayor meet - ings at the Methodist and Advent Christian churches will be held this evening.
 Miss Rose Boebe of Whiting street Is visiting friends in Granby.
 The evening group of the ConGre- gatonal church Women's Federation will meet at 7:3O o'clock this eve ming.
 Tho carnival of Plain>iile Hose Co No. will continue tonight at the corner of Whiting and Maple streets The Hellkvists will again do their daring flaming dive which has thrilled local residents tho past two nights.
 The American Legion auxiliary will meet at S o'clock this evening for a short business meeting. fol, lowed bv q eurr rig" entertainment
 Mountain View, ! room tenement all improvements. Call 136-13,-- advt
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
MORE COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Torrington, June 25 (P)-A half dozen or more counterfeit $10 fed cral reserve bank notes were passed in this city last night. In each in stance the counterfeit was rendered by a man in making purchases of cigars
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25

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New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
HELNuNG FENGLE,R

Miss Olga Fenger of IA Highland street, and Reinhardt R. Helming of Bristol, were married in Bristol, June IS by Rev. Otto Deussel. a re- turn wedding certificate filed today at the office of the city clerk shows,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25
PhinuiM News
FOR LOCAL '. M. [. A.
Motion Picture to Be Shown
 Here Tomorrow Evening
GRADUATION EXERCISES

Grange Play Success-Richard
 Bacbee Married Last Saturday.
 State Police Busy - Plain, file Briefs.
 "I1l Show You the Town" featur- ing Reginald Denny, will be shown at the Community theater tomorrow afternoon and evening under the auspices of the local Y. M. C. A. A good portion of the receipts will go to defray the expenses Of the Plain vile "Y" group during the coming summer and fall. This organization has not conducted campaign for founds this year and hopes 10 be able to cover it's expenses without doing so, drawing it's funds from benefit motion picture performances such as this.
 The present picture is one of the most recent releases and has not been shown out of New York city before. It is live comedy starring the popular Denny, and Plainville residents can see most entertain ing picture and help worthy cause at the same time. There will be a matinee for school children as well as the evening performance.
 Play Success
 A large crowd witnessed the per formance of "The Path Across the f Hill" given last night by Burritt Grange of New Britain under the auspices of Painville Grange, every scat in the hall being filled and many people standing. Ice cream and punch were sold during the in termission and after the play. The play was followed by dancing Dorothy Zink, child toe dancer made d big hit with her act during the intermisson.
 Graduation This Afternoon
 Governor John H. TrumbuIl pre- scented diplomas to the GS members of the class which graduated from the Broad street school this after noon. the exercises being held at thu Congregational church. Rev. Charles l S. Wyckoff, the pastor of the church offered prayer at the opening Of thf exercises. following which a program of recitations and music was rcn dered by the members of the clas Of 1925 and an orchestra of violin : under the direction of Alice K. Will ? Hams. The valedictory was deliv cred by Miss w. Vivian Davis, wh
New Britain herald., 1925-06-25

Let the Classified ads he your competent assistant in finding the little flat you want.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-01-29

This chicken can't fly over even
4 low fence. It's wingless. It's call
ID a XVII, after the New Zealand
Ningless bird, and is being Develop
ID in flocks in Kiwi Club of Amer
ca. W. L. Frank of Sherman,
Tex, secretary Of the club, owns
his specimen.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-01-29

A Mccormick is figuring in the
news again. Cyrus X. Mccormick,
multi-millianaire head of the In-
ternational Harvester Company, is
defendant in a 100000 alienation
of affections suit filed by Edwin
Jacobs of New York. Jacobs charges
Mccormick won his wife's love
away from him. McCormick's attor-
neys deny there is any basis for tile
action.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-01-29

SHE CARRIES CARRIE!
Carrie Nation SOUL
crusadng with Carrie back in 1902
published
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usus welder used in demolshing
barsi other cities
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Gold Star Mother Dies

Mrs. Caroline Plenkoski, the aged
mother Of Mrs. Herman Ketz, died
yesterday at the home of her
daughter in the City Hotel. Mrs.
Plenkoski was 70 years of age at
the time of her death, having been
born in Germany in 1916. Mrs.
Plenkoski's maiden name was Car
cline Hummer. In 1869 she mar
ried John Plenkoski whom she sur
vived 80 years, he dying in 1892. To
them were born eight children,
five of them whom survive their
mother. These are Mrs. Herman
Ketz, Of Eagle River; Mrs. N.
Smith, Of Arlington Heights, H.;
Mrs. August Vincent, Mrs. J. Rat
EEK, and Mrs. Frank Planek, all of
Chicago.
Mrs. Plenkoski was a Gold Star
mother of the Great War. Her son
William Plenkoski was gassed in
battle in France. He died from the
effects Of this gas in June, 1920, in
a hospital in Arizona.
The body Of Mrs. Plenkoski was
sent to Chicago this morning for
burial in Concordia Cemetery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Experts to Watch Mother
Nature Lay Forest Carpets

Everyone who has tramped the
woods can vouch for natures abil-
ity as a maker of carpets that excel
in depth and residence the finest
Wilton. Just how slowly or rapidly
the leaf litter of the forest floor &C
cumulates, the Lake States Forest
Experiment Station is observing in
forests of jack pine, Norway pine,
and aspen.
During the next few years the
annual accumulation of leaf litter
will be measured and analysed by
Forest Service experts of the United
States Department of Agriculture
on half dozen tracts. On inten-
sive plots some 1900 feet square in
each tract, covered with tightly
fastened burlap chemically treated
against attacks of rodents and
danpness, nature will be required
to lay brand new carpets for the
foresters' inspection.
Trees of various ages will contri-
butte to the experiment going on
beneath them, from open-growing
jack pine of thirty summers to
densely crowded Norway pine 800
or more years old. Next spring,
and again just before snow flies
next fall, the carpets will be
taken up" to be weighed and
chemically analysed. Meanwhile
blocks of soil from the different To-
cations, cut IL inches square with
the layers of leaf litter untouched,
are being painstakingly inventoried
and analysed, for comparison later
with the records of leaf fall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Resolution No. 3.

Whereas, the Town of Phelps and
the Town of State Line has here
tofore laid out a road and improved
the Town Highway in said Towns
known as the Phelps to Lac Vieux
Desert and from Lac Vieux Desert
to Highway No. 26 or the road
known as the Lac Vieux Desert
road which lies within the boundar-
les of the Town of State Line and
the Town Of Phelps,
Now therefore be it resolved,
that Villas County adopt said Town
! Highway as portion Of the Coun-
ty Highway System, and take over
said Highway for the purpose of
maintenance, provided however,
that the Town of Phelps levy Two
Thousand ($200000) Dollars and
the Town of State Line levy One
Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars for the
maintenance of said road, the fol-
lowing to be included
Beginning at State Trunk High.
way No. 26 where said Highway
No. 26 is intersected by the above
named Lac Vieux Desert Road;
thence along said Lac Vieux Desert
road to Lac Vieux Desert; thence
from Lac Vieux Desert to the Town
Of Phelps to an intersection of
County Trunk ''P" in the town of
Phelps.
Dated this 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1925.
Vote on above resolution as fol-
lows: Ayes II, Noes l.
Signed
w. L. Convey, Supervisor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
ABOUT AUTO LICENSES
Helpful Hints About the New
Title Law and Licenses For
Next Year

Secretary of State Fred r. Zim-
norman has issued statement to
the effect that ready-made applica-
tions for 1926 are now being mailed
to all owners who were registered
in 1925, at the address given in
their last application. A blank APP
phcation for certificate of title
which is required by new law and
return envelope with directions
is also included. When the owner
receives these forms he should COM
pare the description in the appli-
cation for license with the actual
description of the car, taking spec
ial care to have the engine number
correct. He should fill out the APP
plication for title and send both ap-
plications with the correct fee for
each in the same envelope to the
Secretary of State.
If the car described in the appli-
cation has been sold or destroyed,
the application should be discarded.
It need not be sent to the new
owner or back to the Secretary of
State if the description is wrong
in any respect it should be cor
rected. 1t is very important to the
owner that he describe his vehicle
accurately.
The applicant for certificate of
title is required by the law to re-
port any encumbrance on the We
hicle, that is, if the owner gave a
mortgage sales contract or title
clause note. A debt is not the same
thing as an encumbrance The car
may not be encountered even
though it is not paid for.
All necessary information should
be given in the application. A let
ter is unnecessary. The Secretary
Of State gets more letters each day
than fifty clerks can read and an
swer. Don't write to him for in
formation which you can get from
your garage, bank or police depart
ment.
After the close of 1925, no one
can obtain license for a privately
owned car without having or APP
plying for a certificate of title. No
used car can be legally sold unless
it is titled.
The discount for age will not be
,Jl Il Il II
time of making the application and
is deducted from the fee.
The Secretary urges everyone to
be careful to have everything cor
rect-name, address with street
and number, or RID; engine and
serial number (Fords have no SER
ial or model numbers), and the cor
rect fees.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Resolution No .

Resolved, by the Board of Super
Vlsors of Villas County, Wisconsin.
that the following Highway, stu
ated IN the Town of Arbor Vitae,
IN said county, be and the same
hereby is accepted and made a part
OF the County Trunk Highway Sys-
tenn of said Villas County, provided
however, that the said Town of Ar
Dor Vitae levy One Thousand
(SlOO0.O0) Dollars for the mainte-
nance of said Highway, described
as follows, to-wit:
Commencing on the south line of
Township Forty North of Range
SIX East at point on the south
line of Government Lot numbered
Seven, Section Thirty-fve, Town
ship Forty North of Range Six
East, where what is known as the
old Trout Lake Road enters said
Lot numbered Seven; thence in a
westerly and norther'y direction
through said Section Thirty-five.
and Thirty-four, said town and
range to the north and south quar-
ter line of said Section Thirty-four;
thence north along said quarter
line to the north line of Section
Fifteen, said town and range;
thence east to State Highway No.
Ten.
Dated this 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1925.
Vote on above resolution Ayes
II, Noes 1.
Signed
A. K. Anderson, Supervisor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Now therefore.

Now therefore,
be 1t resolved, That said tax deed
SO ISSUED on July 8, 1928. he ana
the same is hereby declared MI olin
and void; eu nun
Resolved further, That the nonev
pad for the tax certificates mon
which such void tax deed was
issued and all subsequent CHARGES
thereon, and all subsequent ta7es
II any, paid on the lands described
IN SAID tax deed by the purchaser
or his assigns be refunded. with in,
terest, to such purchaser. or his
assigns upon delivery of the deed
to be Cancelled,
Resolved further, That the
proper officers of Villas County be
and hereby are authorized and in
sTructed to do and perform all
G u necessary to fully carry this
Resolution into effect.
Dated November 10th, 1925.
Moved and carried to take re-
cess until 2 o'clock p. m.
Board met at 2 o'clock D. m. All
members present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
EGGS DIRT CHEAP SOON
If Wisconsin Professor Sue
ceeds in Experiments which
Force Hens to Lay

The bottom Of the egg market is
due to drop out, if experiments
conducted by Prof. John B. Hayes
of the University of Wisconsin
meet with success-as he claims
they already have.
The professor has been expert
menting with the effect of violet
rays on poultry and has found that
hens radiated by the rays of a ma
chine now being perfected at the
university lay eggs as often as
twice in a day.
An old hen who hadn't laid an
egg for months was treated the
other day and startled observers by
retiring to nest, dropping an egg
and announcing the event with
glee. Other backward hens have
produced the same results as soon
as subjected to the violet rays.
says the professor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-12-02
Casualties-Three Full Jugs

A curious accident occurred on
highway 26 near Camp Winnepe
last Monday, when two well lubri-
Gated gentlemen were returning to
Eagle River with four 5-gallon Jugs
of the stuff that paralyzes. In the
road ahead of them a car was
parked, and in attempting to 90
around the car they hooked it's
bumper with their wheel and went
into the ditch and turned over. One
OF the gentlemen was severely
banged up by falling jugs and
nearly drowned by the deluge of
lirewater. The only casualties in
the mixup were three jugs, al
though several tempers were the
worse for the strain.
Advertising in the News is a real
business puller. Convince yourself.