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New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

dancing.
 He shifted from one job to an- other, tackling landscapeing for a time In central park. His quest for work found him doing everything from sweeping out stores to shining brass on automobiles.
 Took Up Dancing
 The start of his career as pro- fessional dancer came when he per suaded the headwaiter at Maxim's to give him a job as an entertainer. Later he travelled with a musical comedy show and at Oakland, Calif., he became dancing instructor.
 Drifting to Los Angeles, he met Emmett J. Flynn, film director, who gave him his first part in pictures as heavy" at $50 a week.
 After appearing in several pictures he was selected by June Mathos, scenario writer, for the part of Julie in '"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalyse," role which started him on the road to fame.
 First Wed in 1919 In November, 1919, Valentino married Jean Acker, screen actress, by whom he was divorced in 1922. The firm career went on apace and Valentino became a matinee idol with his appearance in 1921 in "The Sheik," the first of a series of des- ert romances.
 Marries Again poFora bia divoroa Jooo Acker became final. Valentino mar ried Winifred DeWolfe Hudnut, dancer and adopted daughter of the cosmetic manufacturer, May 13, 1922, at Mexicali, Lower California. He was arrested and charged with bigamy and released on bonds.
 Later the charge was dropped The couple were re-married March Is, 1923, at Crown Point, Ind. A rift in the marriage appeared early in 1925 when Mrs. Valentino left for New York to return to the stage under the professional name ot Natacha Rambova.
 It was termed by the two g trial separation" Mrs. Valentino to France followed shortly by hel husband. She obtained a Paris di- vorce last December. Valentino re- turned here to make "The Son oi the Sheik" his latest picture.
 His film career during his two marriages was anything but smooth sailing. Shortly after his divorce from Mean Acker, trouble arose with Famous Players-Lasky, but he made one more picture there, "The Young Rajah." Then he broke his con- tract with that organization. There followed a two years absence from the screen.
 Insured For a Million
 He returned to Famous Players al the conclusion of two years to make Monsieur Beaucaire," and "The Sainted Devil" Cobra" was the product of his utilization with Ritz Carlton pictures to which he aligned Valentino broke the Ritz-Carltor and signed with Joseph M. schneck to make pictures for United Artists His life was insured by the producer for a million dollars.
 In March 1926 announcement was made of his trial engagement" tc Pola Negri.
 Valentino leaves brother and sister in Italy. The brother, recent ly was visitor at the stars home in Hollywood.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
PERSONALS

Thomas Bailey of Cleveland, Ohio is visiting Mir. and Mrs. Anderson of Elm Hill.
 Misses Margaret ". Hepp and Sophie Hornkohl and Chris J. Hepp have left on motor trip. They plan to stop at the Atlantic House, Old Orchard, Me.
 Mrs H. I. Blews and two children of 27 Hampton street, are staying at the Griswold hotel, Westbrook, where they will spend two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Roger Cowley and family are registered at Haddam Hall, Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Phillip Herman and children of Arch street are registered at the Griswold hotel, Westbrook, where they will spend a two weeks vaca- tion.
 Miss Myrtle M. Porter of Glen street is spending two weeks at Moosehead Lake, Maine.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Russell of Catskill, N. Y, are visiting Mir. and Mrs. J. McDonough of 64 Church street.
 Mrs. George Francis of Milford, Mrs. Jennie Savers of New Britain, and Mrs. S. A. Taylor and daughter, Lena, of Bridgeport, motored to Bear mountain yesterday.
 Policeman and Mrs. William J. Mccarthy spent Sunday at Ocean Beach, New London.
 Attorney and Mrs. Alfred Levitt spent Sunday at Ocean Beach, New London.
 Miss Dorothy Stevenson of Plain vile has resumed her duties In the office of the clerk of the city and police courts after a two weeks va cation.
 Attorney Harry NJ. Ginsburg has returned from Indian Neck, Bran- ford, where he spent week.
 Attorney Syril r. Gaffney and At torney William E. Curtin have re- turned from Block Island. where they spent two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
WaH Street Briefs

Wisconsin Central had a prosper ous month in July, reporting surplus Of s1SS,S15 after taxes and charges, but results for the seven months this year show deficit of sS2S,010 against deficit of $e3,625 in the corresponding period of 1925.
 Surplus of the Kansas City Power and Light Co. for the year ended July S1 rose to s3,3O0,64 from s2,- 956,16S the year before.
 Car loadings of Canadian railways in the week ended August 14 were oS,SS9 cars against 56,657 the pre- ceeding week and 51,s79 for the same week last year. Receipts from connectionswere S6,016 against S6.1 l61 in the proceeding week and SS,- S26 in 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
DEATH IN DITCH
 ON BERLIN ROAD
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street bus line here, was released on DIS own recognizance after an in- Vestlgation by the police.
 The dead girl was Christina Eek hart, aged Il. of Steelton, Pa. With five others, she was riding in the car owned and driven by her broth er' Anthony Eckhart, 20; they had travelled almost 400 miles and were within two miles of their destina- ton when the crash occurred.
 Eckhart explained that the ma- chine ahead of him, travelling at about 20 miles an hour. stopped suddenly about 75 feet ahead of him. He put on his brakes. he said and turned slightly to the right. His machine skidded on the west road he stated, swung completely around ana was hit by the bus coming in the opposite direction.
 Christina Eckhart was almost in- stantly killed. Mrs. Anna Attanas- oH' her mother, and Anthony Sck- hart' sustained cuts and injuries. The others in the machine, Mrs. Katie Patoff, and her children, Olga 10, and Anna, 6, also of Steelton. Pa, were injured. The machine was crushed together and almost entire- ly wrecked.
 inc three injured people were taken to the Waterbury bosnital Christina was dead on arrival An thony was treated for his wounds and dismissed and Mrs. Attanasoff was admitted
 Notified of the accident, Sergeant James Gibbons, on the desk at Wa terbury police headquarters sent Lieut.. Joseph P Stevens of the de- tectlve bureau to the scene and also Motorcycle Officers Alfred Oyerton. John McWeeney and Vincent BeRg. These officers found State Police man Herbert w. Cleveland inyesti- gating the case. Officer Cleveland notified Coroner Samuel A. Herman of Winsted of the accident. The cor oner released both drivers on their own recognizance pending hearing to take place August 30 in Thomas ton.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Winfield F. Wight examined the body of Chris tina and gave permission for it's re- moyal. He sent the others to the Waterbury hospital. Eckhart suf- fered cuts about the face and fore head. Mrs. Attanasoff sustained a deep laceration of the scalp, bruise over the right eye. a possible frac- ture of the shoulder bone with a possible injury to the shoulder joint, hospital authorities said.
 Wynne had 22 New Britain pass ensers in his bus, none of whom were injured in the crash. He was proceeding to Union City.
 The six. people had left Steelton early Saturday, Eskhart said, stop ping in New York Saturday night. They were on their way to visit Andrew Mancheff of Terryville a brother of Mrs. Patoff and had al- most reached their destination when the fatal accident occurred.
 Eckhart stated that there were a of cars stopped on the road at the point of the accident. Police officials said the machines were drawn up at The place where the motorcycle hill climb took place afternoon.
 Besides her mother and Anthony, Christina is survived by her step father, Mato Attanasoff; three broth CTS, Alex of California, and John and Stephen of Steelton, Pa.; and three sisters, Mrs. Andy Bonovitch and Mrs. Johanna Bailey of Cali fornia, and Mrs. Joseph Sinkovitch of Hungary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
BABE HIT BY CAR
 SUES FOR S5,O0O
Child, Through Father, Declares
 Injuries Are Permanent

Suit for s5,000 damages has been brought against John Doyle of this city by Stanislaw Zmitluk, acting for "an infant" Joseph Zmitluk of this city. The action is the outgrowth of an accident on May IS last, when Joseph Zmitluk was struck and knocked down by a machine operat- ed by the defendant.
 The accident occurred as Joseph was about to cross Myrtle street and as a result of the occurrence it is alleged that he was severely bruis- ed and cut about the head and body, his right arm and shoulder were severely injured, his back and spine were seriously hurt. It is fur ther alleged that the injuries to his shoulder will prove permanent.
 The plaintiff is represented by At torney E. J. Monkiewicz and the papers were served today by Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak. The writ is returnable in the superior court at Hartford the first Tuesday of September.
 The Polish Loan and Industrial corporation, through Attorney Stan- ley J. Traceski, has brought suit for $750 damages against Thomas Tusz- kowski and real estate of the de- fendant in this city has been attach ed. Papers were served today by Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak and the writ is returnable in the city court the first Monday in September.
 Suit for $500 damages has been brought by William Thunstrum against Frank E. Rackliffe, Jr., al- leging mistaken payment. Thur strum is represented by Attorney Donald Gaffney and ii. is alleged that he made payment to Rackliffe for damage said to have been done by his son while the latter was em- ployed by the defendant He is seeking to recover the money paid. Rackliffe is represented by Hunger ford & Sake. The papers were served today by Constable Fred, Wingle and the writ is returnable in the court of common pleas, Hartford, the first Tuesday in September.
 Through Attorney Lawrence J. Colon, stephen Meyertak of this city has brought suit for s200 against George Almorth of New Haven, alleging failure of the de- fendant to deliver stock purchased by the plaintiff.
 John Dornfeldt, through Attorney Colon, has brought suit for $100I against Caru Grot, alleging non pay ment of rent. Both actions are re- turnable in the city court.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their sympathy, kindness and floral offerings during our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved father and husband, Justus w. Hornkohl.
 We particularly thank the c. L.. & P. Co.,, Taplin Mfg. Co.,, N. B, Turner society and the Concordia. Signed,
 MRS. MARY A. HORNKOHL, MISS SOPHIE HORNKOHL, MIR. S MRS. CARL SWANSON, MIR. X MRS. OTTO WATER, MIR. & MRS. EDW. HORNKOHL.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
TABLEAU OF DEATHS
Aged Man and Wife Both Found Dead, Apparently About to Eat Meal, in New York Apartment.

New York, Aug. 23 Pt-A strange tableau of deaths, such as fiction writer might spin from his imasina- tion, was witnessed by police today in a west side apartment in 10th av- enue.
 An aged man and his wife, found dead from gas were seated at din- ing table, the woman with partly filled bowl of soup before her and a spoon in her hand, and the man, opposite her. with a piece of bread in his hand. Police found seven open gas jets in the apartment. They suspected foul play.
 The couple were Tony Matthews, 60 years old and his wife, Agnes, 65. They apparently had been dead some time.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
AUTO POSSES BIKE RIDER
Willow Street Boy Escapes Serious Injury When Thrown of Wheel by Truck on West Street.

David Blumenthal, aged g, of 122 Willow street, was thrown from a bicycle which collided with an auto- mobile truck driven by Sebastiano Cianci of 30 Lawlor street on West street near Willow, about 1o:s0 this morning. The boy suffered cut on the left check and scratches on the left shoulder but was not seriously hurt.
 Mr. Cianci told Sergeant P. ]. o'Mara. who investigated the acci- dent, that he was driving west on West street when the bicyclist col iided with the truck. Dr, A, J. Sa-
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
FALL INTO CELLAR KILLS
 WEST MAIN STREET MAN
Alexander Buffa Develops Cerebral Hemorrhage After Pitching
 Down Flight of Stairs

Alexander Buffa, aged SS years, a resident of 412 West Main street, died last evening at New Britain General hospital of cerebral hem- orrhage which followed a fall down the cellar stairs at his home.
 He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs Antonio Buffa of Italy, four brothers, Domenic. Antonio and Francis in New Britain and Nicola in Italy, also four sisters, Seratina in Italy, Mrs. Catherine Ravizza Of New York, Mrs. Margaret Bantalini and Mrs. Caroline Booki of New Britain.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning, at time not yet an nounced. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
FIREMEN BACK ON nIrTY

Bremen resuming duty today after their vacation period are the following: George Scheyd of No. l, Captain Victor Davis of No. truck, Edward J. Conlin of No. 6, Arthur Gaudette of No, 5 and A. Marchesi of No. ? truck. Those starting their l. vacations today are Lieutenant Hugh Clark of No, 1. Lieutenant Stanley Rozanski of No. l truck. William Shaw of No. ?. Captain May of No. 4, Captain John c. Con- Michael w. Butler of No. 3, Albert molly of No. 6.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Deaths
Mrs. Marie Hahn.

Mrs. Marie Hahn, aged Il years, widow of Joseph Hahn, died yester- day morning at the home of her daughter at 517 Church street. She was born in German wand had lived ill New Britain for A years.
 She leaves seye daughters, Mrs. Fred Litke, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Anna Rickert of New Britain {; Mrs. William Saunders of Water bury, Mrs. Edgard H. Saunders of Boston, Mass, and Mrs. W. P. Mc- Allister and Mrs. J. Wilbur Edwards of California; a son, Frank R, Hahn of this city; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildre
 The funeral will be held Wed nesday morning at g o'clock at St. Peters hcurch and burial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Funera Is
Vivian Eleanor Carlson

The funeral of Miss Vivian Eleanor Carlson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Aaron W. Carlson of "A South Burritt street, was held this afternoon at o'clock at her home. Rev. Frederick Schaefer. pastor of the Reformation Lutheran church, officiated. Services were held at the Erwin chapel at 3 o'clock. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Miss Albcrtine MivilIe

Word has been received of the death of Miss Albertine Miville in Flushing. N. Y. on Aug. 19. Miss Miville is survived by her father. c. Miville of New Hartford; one sister, Mrs. E. c. Kindelan of New Britain, and step-brothers and sisters.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the friends, neigh bors and to the American Paper Goods Co. for their kindness in our bereavement.
 Signed, Family of Jayson J. Graham.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
NOTICE.
Marie Gregory

Marie Gregory
 yS.
 Joseph A. Gregory
 Superior Court, State of Connecti- cut County of Hartford.
 August 1s. 1928.
 ORDER OF NOTICE Upon complaint in said cause brought to said Court, at Hartford in said county, on the first Tuesday of September, 1926, claiming a di- vorce. and custody of minor child. 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the whereabouts of the defendant Joseph A. Gregory is unknown to the plaintiff.
 ORDERED: That notice Of the institution and pendency of said complaint shall be given the defen- dant by publishing this order in the New Britain Herald. a newspaper published in New Britain. Connecti- cut once a week, for two success sive weeks commencing on or be- fore August 26, 1926.
 RAYMOND G. CALNEN
 Assistant Clerk of Said Court.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
MONKO SISTERS WIN
Washington Entries Are Crowned Champions in Girls Singles Pad lie Tennis Play.

Lucy and Anna Monko, sisters and
 representatives of the Washington grounds, were crowned champions in the girls singles paddle tourna- ment played at the Burritt grounds on Friday afternoon. Lucy easily de-
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Hartford Man Named

Washington, Aug. 2S PHJoseph H. Ehlers of Hartford, Conn, today was appointed engineering trade commissioner at Toqyo.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
BURGLARS GET s2, 200

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 2S P-. Smashing the safe of the State Mar ket here early today, safe craGSers made off with s2,2O0 in cash. The safe was opened by chisseling the knob and forcing the tumblers back.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
SPECIAL NOTICE

Weekly whist, given by the Ladies Auxiliary A. 0. H., st. Mary's school hall, Tuesday afternoon. 2;s0. Puh~ lice is invited. Admission asa
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Catherine Manion Gilmore

Mrs. Catherine Manion Gilmore, of 42 Beaver street, died this morn- ing at 1:15 o'clock at her home. She was born in this city and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the Catholic Women's Benevolent legion.
 Besides her husband she Is sur vived by daughter, Miss Eileen Gil- more, and a brother, John reeney.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
TREASURY sTATEMENT
Treasury balance .. s170,5S2,6l7.

New York Exchanges S4S4,00o,- 900; balances, seT,00o, ,00o.
 Boston - Exchanges. s5s,o0o,ooo; balances, s2700o,ooo.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
MAKES ''HOLE IN ONE"
Joseph Walton, Jr., Enters Hall of Fame On 18th Hole At Shuttle Meadow Club.

Joseph Walton, Jr., of 39 Harrison street, joined the "Hole-in- One" club at the Shuttle Meadow course yesterday afternoon when he popped the little white ball into the cup in one drive on the 18th hole. His feat was witnessed by Sturman F. Dyson, William T. Coholan and Stanton E. Ashley, with whom he was playing foursome. The 18th hole is a drive of 1S5 yards.
, 1926-06-09
ORDER

In District Court of Park County,
Wyoming.
In the Matter of
THE CODY CANAL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT.
There having been presented to
this Court, a Petition of the COM
missioners of The Cody Canal Irri-
cation District for an Order fixing
the place at which the Laterals of
said Cody Canal Irrigation system
shall be maintained by the said
irrigation district, and that the
Court upon examining the said Pc
%tition, finds hat a time and place
should be fixed for the hearing of
said matter.
1T is, THEREFORE,. HEREBY
ORDERED. that the 18th day of
June. A. D., 1926, be, and the same
is hereby fixed as the time and
place for the hearing on said cause,
where anyone interested shall APP
pear and set forth his contentious
in regard thereto.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDER
ED. hat this Order shall be pub
lished for one week in both the
Park County Herald and the Cody
Enterprise.
DONE IN OPEN COURT at Cody
Wyoming. this 9TH day of June,
A. D., 1926.
p. w. METZ.
Judge
First and last publication June 3.
, 1926-06-09
May 24th, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that

is hereby piven that
THEODORE b. ANDEPS0M
of Painter, Wyoming who m Con-
TENDER goth, 1921, made forapt
homestead entry, No. O12442 dose
cribed as follows:
Beginning at Corner No which
is North 0 deg. l min mast IA 70
chs. distant from the section cor,
ner between sections % 81 oe
and 20 and which intersects the
closing corner and corner No 3
of H. E. S. No. 40. thence North
80 deg. "a min. East, & chs to
Corner No. 2; thence South . deg
IA min. West, 14.79 chs. TO Corner
No. 8; thence South Q dee "a mir
East, 1881 chs. to Corner No A..
thence South SIS deg. Is min. West
32.45 chs. to Corner No. 5: thence
South 70 deg. 81 min. West. fg.46
chs. to Corner No. G; thence North
35 deg. 81 min West, 1882 chs. to
, 1926-06-09
NOTICE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE

PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY
GIVEN by ALBERTA E. WILKIN-
SON, assignee of Jessie r. Wilkin-
son, mortgage, that default has
been made in a certain chattel
mortgage dated May Z, A. d. 1925,
made and given by the Wymozoca
Realty Company, a corporation, as
mortgagor, covering the property
hereinafter described, which said
chattel mortgage was duly filed and
recorded in the office of the County
Clerk and Ex-officio Register of
Deeds of Park County, at Cody,
Wyoming on the 18th day of June,
A. D., 1925, at 100 o'clock p. NJ,
in that the entire amount secured
to be paid thereby, is past due
and unpaid; and that the sums of
$12, 100000, principal and $1,021.33
interest making a total of S13,O21.-
80, is now due and unpaid thereon,
and that said sum, together with
accrued interest and costs Of the
publication of this notice. and of
keeping and conserving the follow
ing described property and the sale
thereof, will be due at the time
of said sale.
And whereas, said chattel mort
gage so made. executed. delivered
and recorded. as aforesaid. was duly
assigned by Jessie r. Wilkinson,
MORTGAGE, to Alberta f.. Wilkinson,
on the 10th day of November, A.
ID. 1925, which said assignment was
duly filed for record in the office
of the County Clerk and EN-officio
Register of Deeds of Park County,
at Cody, Wyoming, on the 29th
day of May, A. D.. 1926. at 1:10
O'Clock p. NJ.
And whereas, Alberta Z. Wilkin-
son as assignee of Jessie II. Wilkin-
son, is now the owner and holder
of said chattel mortgage and the
debt secured to be paid thereby;
and whereas said chattel mortgage
made. executed and delivered as
aforesaid. contains a power Of sale
in the event of default in the pay
ment of the obligation secured
thereby.
NOW. THEREFORE,. NOTICE is
HEREBY GIVEN, that the said Al
berta e. Wilkinson, assignee OF
Jessie II. Wilkinson, MORTGAGE, as
aforesaid. will on the 24th day of
June. A. d. 1926, at 10000 o'clock
A. NJ. at the place whore the said
property hereinafter described is
situated in Park County. Wyoming.
AZ Pnhaska. Wyoming. on Sections
Three go and Ten (10l, Town
ship Fifty-two (52l North, Range
one Hundred Nine (109) West of
the Sixth CGth) Principal Meridian,
wyoming. and on the same date
at $500 o'clock +. NJ. at the front
door of the Court House aituated
in Cody. Park County, Wyoming,
in view OF said property, sell the
following described chattels to the
highest bidder for cash. to-wit;
"a All possessory claims OF first
party 10 public lands described
as follows;
All OF that property and prem
Uses known ms "pahaska" situated
upon the Shoshono National For
est Reserve, and particularly de-
scribed in those certain permits
issued by the United States De
partment OF Agriculture. Forest
Service. TO =. V. II, Collins, Trus-
tee. bearing date OF February 10,
1874, and February 10th, 1891,
covering the lands and premises
In Sections Three CD and Ten
(1O). unsurveyed. OF Township
Fifty-two (52) North, Range one
Hundred Nine C109) West of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, In the
State OF Wyoming, which said