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New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
SNYDER TO BE ELECTED

Buffalo. N. Y. Aug. r QP,-John c. Snyder of Charlottesville, Ind, supreme president of the Tribe of Ben Hur, will succeed Miss Bina M. West of Port Huron. Mich, as president of the National Fraternal Congress of America at the election of officers Thursday. Snyder. who is now vice-president of the congress, Is the only nominee for the presi- dency.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
Tender and Reno Are
 Rematched for Contest

Philadelphia, Aug. 17 Rl-Lew Tender, Philadelphia ring veteran. and Joe Reno, of Trenton, who fought a bitterly contested ten round bout recently have been re-matched for the next program to be waged at the home of the Athletics. Shibe Park, on September 1.
 They will meet in one of the three ten round bouts which will precede the featheweieht encounter between Benny Bass of this city and Babe Herman, of New York,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
FREIGHT RATES CUT

Washington, Aug, IT tP,-A wide spread downward revision Of freight rates on fertilizer and fertilizer ma- terials in the south was decided upon today by the interstate com merce commission. Railroads were ordered to put the new scale of rates into effect by January 1. 1927.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
sARKEL RIPS OPEN THUMB

N. E. Rigelow of Berlin suffered 8 painful Injury 10 the thumb of his right hand while at work at Rack life Bros. Co. Inc, this forenoon. A barrel which he was handling, slipped and fell on his thumb. Three stitches were taken to close the wound, at New Britain General hos pital, and he returned 10 work.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
L. M MIN nIIrS

Mount kisco, N. r., Aug. 17 Rl- Lewis w. Dun Of Pleasantville, N. r., national secretary of the army and navy department Of the Young Mems Christian association, died last night at Mt. Kisco hospital from peritonitis following an appendititis operation, He was 40 years old. Dur
 ing the World war he did work nmone prisoners tn Germany,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
VOTE TO SELL WATER RIGHTS

The directors of the Newington Water Co.,, met yesterday at the of- flee of the Adkins Printing Co.,, in this city and voted to recommend 10 the coming meeting of the stock holders that rights to the water mains in the newly formed Maple Hill fire district be sold. The meet ing of the stockholders will be held about September 15.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
GIRL BITTEN BY DOG SUES

Margaret Mazza, age 12 years, has brought suit for $500 against Peter Popalarski. alias Peter Popielarczyk, as a result of a dog bite. The plaintiff, through her father, alleges that she was attack ed by the dog which bit her on the leg on August 1. 1926.
 Attorney S, Gerard Casale issued the writ, which is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
.BOOTBLACKS MOVE TO END
 FREE LANCE COMPETITION
Established Stand Owners g-ill Ask Council to Rule Curbstone
 Artists of Streets.

Raymond Cianflone. representing botohlacking interests, today filed a petition to be presented at tomor- row nights meeting of the common council asking that bootblacks hav- ing no established place of business be ruled off the streets. Cianfone claims 30 or 40 boys solicit work on the street, bringing about unfair com petition Niah bootblacks who rent stores and he also clAlms the boys annoy by psssers bs their per sistence
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
Police Are Ordered to
 Return COnfscated Booze

Peabody Mass, Aug. IT P-The Peabody police, ordered today by Judge Daniel Manning to return D. 600 odd gallons of seized liquor 10 Nick Pappas, were faced by the em- barrassment that 40 cases of the seizure have disappeared during the three years storage in the police station.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
WINS FIGHT FOR LIFE

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. IT Pl-Don- aid Ringer, 19. the youngest person to receive the death sentence in Nebraska, today won his battle for fife when the board of pardons com- muted his sentence to life imprison- ment.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
CHURCH WORKERS OUTING

The members of the choir and church workers of All Saints church on West street are the guests of the pastor, Rev. stephen Grohol, at an annual outing today which is being held at Lighthouse Point. The party left by automobile this morning and will return home tonight. They will enjoy bathing and all the other en- tertainments at the beach.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
HURT IN AUTO CRASH BALL GAME TO-DAY

The baseball game between the police team and the Gascos. sched- uled yesterday, will be played at 5 o'clock this afternoon at Willow Brook Park, weather permitting.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
U. s. TRADE BALANCE

Washington, Aug 17 Pl-The United States had favorable trade balance of sSt,0O0.000 for July, the first month of the new fiscal year, on the basis Of preliminary estimates by the commerce department. Ex- ports were valued at S369, ,0oo, 900 and imports of $SSS,000,oOO.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
Broad Street Claims
 For Damage by Flood

Claims for damages will be pre- sented to the common council to- morrow night, by property owners on Broad street, as a result of the backing up of the sewer during the heavy rain last evening. In some stores, veritable flods resulted from the rain, it is said.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
Newly Erected House
 Eleven Feet Over Line

In his tour of the city today Build ing Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford found a dwelling at 12O Albany extending II feet over the building line and he will order 1t moved back to conform with the law.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
OUTING DATE CHANGED

The annual outing of the Fifth Masonic district at Towpath lodge, Avon, will be held on September IS instead of September II, the original date.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
Funera Is
Arthur Middleton,

The funeral of Arthur Middleton will be hold tomorrow afternoon al 3 o'clock at St. Marks church. Rev. Harry I. Bodley, rector emeritus, will officiate and burial will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
WILL OF MRS. RoUTHIER

The will Of Ernestine Routhier, filed today in probate court, directs that the entire estate be given over to her husband, Cyril P. Routhier.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
PERSONALS

Officers McCabe and Massey took William Andrukiaviz of 6S Booth street into custody today on request of the charity department. He is said to have been acting strangely and will probably be committed to an institution.
 Miss Helen Straker of the main office of New Britain General hos pital has returned from two weeks vacation in Maine.
 II. F. Redden and A. Pinkus, To- cal optometrists, attended the quar- terly meeting of the Connecticut Optometric society held at the Hotel Bond Annex last evening. Dr. Perci- val Gregory, optometrist, of Spring field, Mass, gave an interesting talk on Accommodation. W. c. Gilbert of Beaumont, Texas, arrived in town today to join his family who are summering at Ten Acre road.
 MT. and Mrs. George Fritz and daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coleman, and son, George, are enjoying an auto trip to Niagara Falls and other points in New York state.
 Miss Olive Prelle of Greenwood street is spending the rest of the summer with her sister, Mrs. Henry Bower of Scotia, New York.
 MT. and Mrs. A. r. Schade and Miss Vera Schade of Greenwood street have returned from Point O Woods beach where they have been spending a two weeks vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Clyde Van Valllen- burg and daughter of Church street are at Indian Neck, Branford.
 Miss Katherine Doyle of Spring field, Mass, has returned to her home after visiting Miss Katherine Mcclure of Wallace street.
 Mrs. Arthur H. Stevens of New Haven, formerly Miss Hazel Herting of this city, is visiting Mrs. R. J. Newton of Wallace street.
 Miss Katherine McGuire of Wal lace street is visiting in Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs Emma Noren and grand daughter, Martha of IS Lyon street are visiting MT. and Mrs. E. H. Noren of Bridgeport.
 Mir and Mrs. Walter Mcfarland of Garden street, Mir. and Mrs. | James Quirk of New Hampshire Miss Mary Murphy and Miss Yeroni- ca Noble Of Harrison street have re- turned from Hampton Beach, N. H., where they spent two weeks.
 William J. Noble. Jr.. of Harri- son street, Raymond McGuire of
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
TREASURY STATEMENT Treasury balance .. S177,15S.932

New Tor k-- Exchanges, $1,003,- 000,O0O; balances, SS9,000,O00.
 Boston-Exchanges S6I000, ,000; balances, $27,00,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

P. & r. CoRBIN SALES MEETING
 The P. & F. corpin branch of the American Hardware corpora ton will have sales conference at the Burritt hotel next week.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

The United States produced S,63S books in 1922. as against S32s in fnAt
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

William J. Noble. Jr. of Harri- son street, Raymond Mcclure of Black Rock avenue, and Francis Kelly of Garden street are on an automobile trip to Canada.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Associated oil Go. reports net profit Of $4,S3s,0S9 for the half year after interest, depreciation, depletion and federal taxes, equal to S2.11 share on s57,260,300 stock. This compares with s6.SSO,- 967 or s2.S4 a share on s56,0O0.- GOO stock in the first half of 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17
WaN Street Briefs

Awards of s22,602 were paid to 2, TYP employees of the General Electric Go. during the first halt Of 1928 for suggestions ranging from safety devices for the pro- lection of workers to improved methods of manufacturing In all IOSO suggestions were made. An increase Of aboF 1,S00 over the first half of 1925. The awards ranged Up 10 $50 and were paid at the option of the recipient either in cash or General Electric En- ployes Securities corporation bonds, which yield 8 per cent as long as the holder remains with the com- pany.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

The financial district hears that the rate of exchange of one share of Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Go. "B" common stock for three shares of Laco Oil and Transport Go. stock will be set this week. Minority holders, it is under stood, will be informed in time to share in the next quarterly divi- dend Of Pan-American stock of record September 30, which would give Laco stockholders dividend of S2 share.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Net income of Ahumada Lead Co. for the first half of 1926 de- clined to s597,52S. equal to 50 cents share, from $752,515 or 63 cents a share, in the first half of 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

MT. and Mrs. Walter Mcfarland Of Garden street, Mir. and Mrs. James Quirk of New Hampshire, Miss Mary Murphy and Miss Yeroni- ca Noble Of Harrison street have re- turned from Hampton Beach. N. H.. where they spent two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Mrs Emma Noren and grand daughter, Martha of IS Lyon street are visiting MT. and Mrs. E. H. Noren of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Mrs Arthur H. Stevens of New Haven, formerly Miss Hazel Herting of this city, is visiting Mrs. R. J. Newton of Wallace street.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Miss Katherine McGuire of Wal lace street is visiting in Springfield, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-17

Miss Katherine Doyle of Spring field, Mass, has returned to her home after visiting Miss Katherine Mcclure of Wallace street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
TUMBLES THREE STORIES.
Woman Either Falls or Jumps From Boston BuildinG-EsCaping Wild Party, She Declares.

Boston, March 22 Pl--A woman who gave her name as Mrs Helen Drew of Brooklyn, x. T.. either fell or leaped from a third story apart ment on peterboro street. in the Back Bay district early today. She was taken 10 City hospital where it was said that she would live. Al first Mrs. Drew, who gave her age as 2l. declined 10 talk but later she eX- plalned that there had been an all
 night party in the apartment and that she had jumped 10 escape the revelry.
 The ian'or Of the buillirg snid that at about ( q. m. he heard n !thud and ran outside where h" found i Mrs. Drew. Just after he had call | od a policeman 10 tn" spot q hat jand coat came floating down from
 the third story window. The police went 10 the apartment but failed tc find anyone.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Swedish Government Now
 Has Impending Crisis

Stockholm, March .s upl -- Swcden's policy at The recon, league meetings in Geng,a, coupled with the collapse of somo of lhc governments projected social re- forms. has brought predictions among tho socialisur parties of a cabinet crisis and thc over throw Of the government in the near future.
 Foreign Minister lOleu wcn, 70 Geneva backed by the opinion of parliament that Germany should he elected 10 the Irug4r forthwith. The possibility that 'Ms stand migh, result in adjournment of Iho l"oSuo assembly was forrsorn,
 After tho foreign minister's rc- turn it Is predicted that tho uou- socialists in tho second chamber o' parliament will propos" n vote oi non-coniidcnce in the government
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
One of Last of Texas
 Pioneers Passes Away

Austen, Texas, March :9 Lp --- Death last night removed another of that rapidl! thinning band of TcNas pioneers whose lif" span reaches back to the time when this state was a republic
 Mrs. Rcbcrca Can, Gilleland Fish "r, affectiouatcly known as "Th" Mother ol Texas" on account of her long ltfo and service in this state, db@d here at the partiarchal age of @4.
 Born in Philadelphia in 1SSl she ramo 10 Texas with her parents when still q rhn1 Her parents met death at thr hands of Indians and she and her brother William were carried away capuves. Pressed by q band of soldiers, tho Indians wounded tho children and left them for dead, to be lated picked up and | revived by rcscunrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

evening at S:i5 o'clock. It is ex- pected that these dances Will be run
 throughout the summer.
 Edward Porter of Hartford spent the day with his father. Henry Por- ter yesterday. Mrs, Royal Holmes has accepted a position as manager Of a dry clean. ing company in New Britain, Storage batteries rccharged, call ed for and delivered. Edrerly Z ! Radio Service Station. phone 99- ] l5.-adNt.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
MARJORIE MOORE
 AUTHOR OF PLAYS Local 7hespians Will Present Two of Them on Friday Evening TO INSPECT TELESCOPE
Claude Bengston Weeds Marjorie Bailey -- Local Young People Will Attend Mass Meeting-Traf- Hc Conditious-Other Items.
Mail Orders Filled

Miss Marjorie Moore of kensing- Ion vas the writer Of the two plays which will be presented at Grange hall next Friday evening under the auspices of the recreation commit tee of the KensinGton Congrega- tional church. These plays are "The Angels" and "The Aunts Visit"
 Miss Moore has written a large number Of one and two act plays mostly for her own amusement al- though many of them have beer nresented with a great deal Of sue cess in both Berlin and New Brit ain. The plays deal with ordinary everyday people and ordinary everyday happenings, althougl they are so constructed that the! bring out most interesting plot' and characterizations.
 IL Is expected that the entertain mcnt on Friday evening will b' highly interesting. The plays hav' never before been presented an' the casts engaged for them are do inF their best to make the aifai a great success. Those taking par will be Barbara Senning, JosepI Wilson, Helen Johnson, Adele Bas sctt. Ernest Hall Doris Baldwin Edith Nelson, Dorothy Wrish' Statia Chotkowsgd, Henry Clarf Marion Hall, Marguerite Johnson George Hart, Clarence Carlson an Helen Nelson.
 It is expected that the audienc will be large one, since the CT tertaining nature of the play written by Miss Moore is know far and wide.
 To Inspect Telescope
 A group of prominent East Bel lin citizens, together with seNcr' New Brltainites, will inspect tf huge telescope at the Van Nlec observatory, Wesleyan unirersit sometime during the third wee in April. when conditions for vte7 ing the heavens Will be ct the best.
 pr. Carl Stearns, director Of r search at the observatory, spol in East Berlin on Friday evenil last and 1t was after his talk th the party was arranged, In ord that the study of astronomy mig be delved into further by those i tcrested. It Is expected that the will be about 19 in the gro, which will view the stars throuI the telescope, one of the largest this section of the country. I Stearns will explain in detail | working of the telescope and { other instruments used in studyi the planets
 VIII Attend Meeting
 A group Of the young people thls place will attend mass me' ing Of young people of all demon nations al the Methodist church New Britain this evening al o'clock. pr. Judkins Of Glens Ed N. r., will speak on the suhie The Spiritual Unity Of Youth L in the Creative Action" In aa ton tc the address the New Br ain high school orchestra and Wennerberg chorus will assist, v musical numbers.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
French Cabinet Backs
 Tn Niricte ers' Views

Paris, March 9o tPl-Thc cabinet today approved financ" minister perot's projects, including m in crease in tho business turnover tax from 1.2O to two percent.
 In informing the ncwSpaprrmcn of this after the cabinet meeting, M. Pcrct sail the governments in- tcnt!on was 10 rais" revenue by in- creased indirect taxation. notably on tobacco.
 The government, hH added, olsc intended to open q special acronn' for voluntary subscriptions whicf would be entirely devoted 10 ev tinguishing short time bonds.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
NEW FATAL NClO.

Nomo March 70 CP-Thc Pope has appointed Monsignor Giuseppe Fjora papal nunrion for Costa Rica. Nicaragua, llondnras, Panama and san Salvador, 19, 70 succeed Monsig- nor Angelo Eotta, who recently re- turned to Rome.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
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An Added Attraction Mon. & Tues, March 23 & 33 19t0-Rooscvcit hunting. Africa. 10t3-English king visits Ger man kaiser, Sullra%cttc dem onStratiou.
 19it-Lmpcror Franz Josef, who prcciptated thr World war; Trench call to arms. the cNo- IuS front Belgium. General Joflrc, hero of the MaInC. l015-Thc Russian army battles through GaliCia.
 l9i6-rcrshing punitive cApcdi- ton into Mexico, great sea bat tic taken by pathc camrraman, 10t1-RCvolution sweeps Czar from his throne, President Wilson signN dCrlaration of war, Secretary Baker draws first sclccti,c draft number. General prrshins arrives in France, "ONcr There" | laIS-MarinrS fight their way 10 glory at Chatcau-1hicrry, Ger man soldiers surrender tn trenches, New war weapon, the flame prnjCCtor; thc depth bomb; tank in battle. 1ai9-Two million people ac- claim 27th division, Gcrmany becomes republic, Nt-i flies across Atlantic, President Will son arrives in France, review : troops; the peace conference a' II Versailles. America welcomes back marines. | I020-CiNil war in Ireland, Ter cnCc MacSwincy dies after hun ger strike, Ireland a free state Unknown soldier buried. I921-GrncralS DiaZ, JaCqucs and PCrNhing with Admiral Neatly.
 1922-Thc burning ot smyrna. l923-Grcat Japanese earth quake. Calvin Coolidge take 
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 Ia2 2l-.\ruund the world flight II Funeral of Lt'nin.
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

Tho British post office has built q series of radio towers S2H feet high. at Hillmorton, 10 Hash mes sagcs direct 10 India an1 Australia.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
More Measles Gases

Twelve new cases Of measles Lave hoon '.portoI to nr Gcorse F., Took, 'hr local health officer, dur ing t1" last f'w Jays, but tho sitpa- ton is nothing to cause alarm, he says, I'll cases rcporpd arc of q mild variety and it is not expected that 'h'rr w!l be any rccurrenca Of tho recent outbreak. \ few spora- dic cas's ar" to bc expected srom time 10 time,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Divorce suit

Eo>' lan7ont Nay has hcen su'I for Gt,orc" hy Peter Nay of llart- ford, tho plaintiff alleging assertion, H. a' go s'.-ks custody of their six ynar-oli child. Deputy Sheriff r. W, ruyr,y served the writ which Is r,,uruah)r tho first Tuesday Of AHil in f1r eupcrior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Placed On Probation

Roman Eubmoski of loQ Pond street was arrested last evening or complaint Of his wife who told the court this morning that he pulled her hair while under the influence of ltquor, but apparently no great amount Of damage was done, and the husband vas placed on probation for six months and assessed tho cost "t the court which amounted 10 io "O
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

A meeting or the legal voters of thu first school district will be held this evening in the Federal lliu school for lhe purpose of laying tax for ,he present year.
 IL IS understood that a four mill tax will suffice with the raise iu property valuations. the budget Cor this year being $66.46o, as compare with SG5,q&h for 1895.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Forcstcr> Quarterly Meeting
Auxiliary Whist

The '7li"S @UNjllary io Erock- Farn"s post, American Legion, will hold a social and whist in American Legion hall from 'o T o'clock Wod- Hosdny afternoon. There will h." SeN- "ral fine prizes offered, anl rcfrcsh- mcnts will be served. Tho public is tNVitrl
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
V. of T.. ". Entertainment
Mission OnCncd

The one weeks mission, in charge of Rev, B. Guerrini Q. F.. Of New York city. was opened yesterday morning in St. Anthony's church with q large attendance. Masses on each morning during the week will he al 5;Go and $ o'clock and services in the evening NillsIart at 7:G0.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
To Attend Mass Meeting

\ group of young people from the Congr, sa'ional Christian Endcalor society aro planning to attend the YounS pcoplr's mass meeting al the Trinity M r.. church in New Brit ain this evening. They will leave rlainvillo center on tho -:lo o'clock trolley. Delegations will also be sent by the plainyiNe M, F.. church, Baptist church, and Church of Our Saviour.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

Furnished rooms with steam heat, = Broad S;.--,nl>t.
 Evening office hours of Ralph X. Wooding. Chiropractor. Booths Block. New Britain--Moudays anu Thursdays.--alvt.
 Beds. Springs, Bureaus. Pillows for sale. % W Main St--alH'.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Game Doubtful

Thp game hrj"ern the rlatnvi.l" Y. N. (. A. team. champions of lh" Hartford county junior "N" league, and tn" Rockville Iii-Y club, cham pions of Holland county, is still Up in tho air. IL was scheduled for To-
 ngh' but up 10 q late hour today no definite arrangements had been made. The local team had q work out in d practice game saturday night and had a chance to grt back mo the hang ot the Camo. It will probably h" without 'h" services ot Doug Martin, stellar forward, when | mootS Nockllll.. us Mlrtm is I'LL
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Oil Burner Fire

Squad \ and Engine Company No. were called 10 the home of Domi- nick Ciandclla of 1GG Divinity street at ti:i2 a. m. yesterday 10 cxtin- guish a fire which was thought 10 he in tho chimney al first appear ant,s. + was found that the rcal cause. however, was a leak in the oil burner in the collar.
 The blaze was put ou' without damage.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

The New Departure basketball team last saturday evening dcfcatrl 'hc rlainGoid team for the sccond timo in two successive nights hy a score oC 2< to r. Frllman and Crowley starred for the local team
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