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New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
MRS. HOWARD DIES, LITIGATION ENDS
Salad Dressing Kings First Wife Drops Enticelnent Suit

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. A R-A romance which began in Venice and united two fortunes, who subse- quently were involved in consider able litigation, has come to an end in the death in Mexico City of Mrs. John F. Howard, second wife of a millionaire salad dressing manu- tacturer of Hayerhill, Mass.
 Mrs. Howard, who formerly was Mrs. Eleanore B. Phillip, widow of Frank B. Phillip. wealthy head of large Milwaukee lithographing company died Sunday in the Amer ican hospital of double pneumonia and spinal meningitis. The body will be brought to Milwaukee for burial.
 Court Action Impends
 This week, Mrs. Howard was to have been summoned before the American consul at Mexico City, for questioning by a Milwaukee attor- ney in a $125,00O damage action started April 2S, in Milwaukee cir cult court, by Mrs. Margaret How ard, former wife of the 72-year- old mayonnaise manufacturer.
 Mrs. Howard of Massachusetts al- legged the wealthy Milwaukee widow had "enticed" the salad dressing king to Mexico City, where he ob- tained a divorce from his wife of B years, to marry the widow.
 RaeidaS fha danopp action in Milwaukee. against the second Mrs. Howard, MT. Howard was facing a suit in the Essex county, Massa- chuse1S courts, brought by his wife. for separate maintenance and ali mony She attached his property there to the extent of S10O,OO0..
 First Met In Venice
 The romance which united the Milwaukee widow, who inherited her husbands fortune in 1921, and the Massachusetts millionaire began when they met in Venice, while they both were on a trip around the world. MT. Howard visited in Mil wauke in the summer of 1925, and last January Mrs. Phillip closed her home here telling friends she was going to South America.
 The same month press despatches reported that Howard had divorced his wife in Mexico City, and had married Mrs. Phillip.
 The divorce and re-marriage was responsible for litigation between Howard and his two sons, who al legged perjury and bigamy and de- manded that the manufacturer make financial settlement with
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
100 HATS $1.O0s.. ca.

Most of them are the smart felt hats that every woman wants-and of which she can never have too many. All the colors that are best for late summer and fall, and won- derful variety of shapes-large and small.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
Jazz Band Disturbs
 Chess. Tourney Play

Chicago, Aug. 24 LP - With the noise of jazz band in an adjacent room to disturb their thoughts, contestants in the national and western chess tournaments, under the auspices of the Western Chess association, pondered through the third and fourth rounds of the play last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
SEWERS WANTED ON' HILLCREST AVENUE.
Residents Willing to Finance
 Proiect-May Need Pumps

Orders from the health depart ment for the construction of several new cesspools in Hillcrest avenue, has renewed agitation for a sewer age system in that district, and so urgently is the need felt that those affected have expressed willingness to finance the operations if the city has not the ready money.
 This proposition will not serve to speed up work however since the department of public works is con fronted with a problem as to how
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
ARREST OLD VETERAN

Glens Falls. N. r., Aug. 24 P)- 4 Civil war veteran, who has pass ed his 9Sth birthday, was arrested by police Investigating a series of small burglaries in the city. He is Courtney Sage, who police say, bought stolen goods from the bur glers. all of whom were 75 years his junior.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
CRANLEY-
Thomas Cranley Takes Miss Joseph inc Riley of Greenfield, Mass, For His Bride Today.

Thomas Cranley, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cranley of Vine street and Miss Josephine Riley of Green field, Mass, we' e married this morn- ing at o'clock at St. Mary's church. a nuptial high mass being celebrated by Rev. Robert J. Bowen of Bridgeport, former clasSmate of the groom.
 Mrs. William J, Tattersall of Will
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24
INSPECTOR GENERAL

Boston. Aug. 24 0P - Major Charles H. Patterson. who in 1919 accompanied King Albert of Belgium on tour of the United States, will succeed Col. George D. Moore as in- spector general of the first corps area, it was announced today.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-24

their mother. MT. Howard, who was jailed in Mexico, but subsequently, released vixen a judge held there was insufficient evidence, asserted
 that he had left property with his first wife in Haverhill and that he had not violated any Mexican law.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
Ne home for lis sneedy recoYery.

We hope for his speedy recovery.
Miss Emma J. Warrington of Phil
adelphia was among the many eX-
cursionists on Sunday and was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Par
sons.
Whew! But Mr.. Wind certainly did
deal his stinging blow right and left
all day Monday. Believe he won too,
for traffic was slim. Guess it's time
for Mr.. Winter now though. But we
surely don't appreciate his compan-
ion, Wind. Do we?-B. X. q.
You're too windy for mel. d. X.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd MCGEE are the
happy parents of bouncing baby
boy who arrived at their home on
Tuesday morning. Little Eldert Rus
sell is his name. Mrs. MCGEE will be
remembered as Miss Bernice Massey
before her marriage.
Mrs. Kathryn Salmons of Harring-
ton is on an indefinite visit with her
! brother, F. Parsons of here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Warrington
and son Samuel and e. Lingo
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Lingo.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
Ocean View

Quarterly meeting will be held at
Bethel M. E. Church on Friday, De-
cember 18th. District Superintendent
Rev. Dashields will preside. A Wis
iting minister will be with him and
will preach.
The evangelistic services are in
progress at the Presbyterian Church
this week with a different preacher
scheduled to preach each night, in
cluding DR.. w. R. McElrOy, the pas
tor. Next week the services will still
be in charge of DR.. McElrOy. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church held its business meeting,
followed by a social in the church
hall on Tuesday night. After a deVo-
tional service and business session,
an enjoyable time was spent IN
games. Refreshments of ice cream
was served.
The Ladies Aid of Bethel Church
met at the home of Mrs. Alonzo Ev-
ans on Tuesday night.
Mrs. Warrie Turner, son and
daughter of Camden, N. j., and Mrs.
VIM. James and son of the same city
motored down and spent few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram James and
Mrs. John Calhoun.
Mrs. Lizzie Bennett of Frankford
spent a few days with Mrs. Jennie
Holt, while Mrs. George Quillen was
on visit to Philadelphia.
George Keene and Andrew David
son motored to Philadelphia on
Tuesday on a business trip.
Mrs. George Pusey has returned
home after spending several weeks
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Martha Conoway has returned
from a visit with her aunt, Mrs.
Kate McCabe at Selbyville.
Messrs. Irwin and Walter Short
who are in the radio business in
Philadelphia mOtored here and vis-
tied Mr.. and Mrs. James Lynch on
Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Bunting has rented the
house owned by Washington Evans
and formerly occupied by Aunt
Amanda and Maggie Evans, now Mrs.
Bunting is occupying the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lynch and
son Russell and Mr.. and Mrs. Vance
Lynch were entertained at dinner by
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Bennett OF
Nillville was at Mr.. and Mrs. Angus
tus Bennett for dinner on Sunday.
The weather has changed at pres
ent from warm to much colder tenn
perature. Instead of snow we were
visited with rain on Sunday
Mrs. Georgia Richards and Mrs
Ebe Davidson visited Mr.. and Mrs
John Richards on Thursday.
The Methodist Sunday school is
rehearsing music and recitatiOns fol
their Christmas entertainment or
December oath.
Miss Eff1e Beale spent the holidays
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
Frankford

Those on the honor roll attend
ance for November in the fifth grade
were: Virginia McCabe, Hilda Hud-
son, Emma Long, Alma Campbell,
James Carey, Virden MCGEE, Atwood
Lynch, Robert Gum, Harla Hudson,
Chester Hudson, ElwoOd Hancock,
Orville Daisey.
For this Friday and Saturday eve
nings at the theatre Harold Lloyd is
at his best in "For Heavens Sake. "
Next Thursday evening our old fav-
orite Colleen Moore in "The Desert
Flower" western story.
The following trees are available
for the mile of trees to be planted
along the concrete highway: Black
walnut, American elm, white ash,
black locust, honey locust, tulip, pop
lar, cypress. The committee in
charge of this is Clinton H. Watson
and John A. Tingle.
The supper and bazaar held Fri
day evening by the Presbyterian
Auxiliary was 4 success and was en-
joyed by all who attended.
John Hudson of Philadelphia is
having his property here on Thatcher
street repainted. It was formerly the
Godfrey home place and is now &C.
cupied by John Beauchamp Of Phil
adelphia.
Mrs. Watson, wife of Rev. William
c. Watson, pastor of Presbyterian
Church in Williamsport, Pa, who
has been spending some time here
with her mother, Mrs. Belle Layfield,
returned Saturday. She was accom-
panied by her mother who will spend
fhe winter with her,
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

last week with relatives in Pennsyl-
vania and visited the Sesqui while
there.
Cedar Grove school, District No.
1870 ; will have P. T. A. meeting
OF thursday night, December 10th at
1870 p. m. Everyone is invited.
The P. T. A. of Lord Baltimore
school meets this Friday night, De-
cember 10 at the public school.
The corn crackers will crack it
with our crusher, every Saturday by
Louis L. Evans and Warren A. Whar-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
Laws Church

The Frederica Reading Circle-met
on Tuesday evening. The new book,
"Self-ImpIovement," study of
criticism for teachers was discussed
by Mrs. Alice H. Ross and Miss Mary
Lillian Davis.
Mrs. Edwin L. James and sons, Ed
win and Charles and Mrs. r. Wesley
Ross have been recent guests of Mrs.
Vida Lord of Seaford who enter
tanned them at the Greek restaurant
on Saturday.
of the Thanksgiving holidays with
friends at Denton. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Langrell and
daughter, Ina, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Minner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Knots were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Minner on
Sunday evening.
George Schmick has visited the
Sesqui-C Centennial recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Minner were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Minner
on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Ross enjoyed a
delightful vacation and Thanksgiving
dinner at Ross Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Robbins called
on Laws friends on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Simpson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Hope.
Those from Laws who attended the
shower at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lou FARRELL on Thursday evening in
honor of their daughter Kathleen,
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Warning
ton and family, Mrs. A. H. Ross, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas C. Robbins.
Get Your Christmas Cards at The
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
Long Neck

There will be preaching at Central
NJ. E. Church this Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O. Sunday school at 2. People
of this vicinity come, wake up, let's
all go to church this Sunday.
Our first snow fall came early
Sunday morning, but was soon de-
voured by rain fall which continued
throughout the day making it very
unpleasant for visitors.
e. G. Lingo is i'll at this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Long and
son of Philadelphia have been guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Long and
Mrs. Wilmer Steele.
A number of the people from
Christian Church and Presbyterian
Church attended the bazaar and
chicken supper at Bethel Church
hall on November 27.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

There is one thing to be said for
the fapper Of today. She doesn't
sit around for hours at a time with
a pug dog on her lap.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

ching by pastor. Evening, Ellendale,
7 D. m. Epworth League. Miss Bessie
Warren leader. 1880 p. m. Preaching
hY pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10
No',need to look further
than Stokes for a COM
plete and attractive va
riety Of exquisite Jewelry
and SiIverware from
which to make your
gift selection.
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IA EVER has our stock been more
l complete or overfowing with such
beautiful and lasting gifts. All Of them
products of world-famous manufactur-
ers. Watches made by Elgin, Hamilton
and Gruen reflect the highest art of skill
ed watch makers. Silver, either in SER
viceable, dependable plate or sterling,
produced by SiIversmiths such as Holmes
and Edwards, Community and Rogers, all
add their touch of reliability to the
quality of the goods we stock. So our
customers confidently come to this store
assured beforehand that all of their ex-
pectations, in the form of quality mater
ials will be realized.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

Get Your Christmas Cards at The
Milford Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-10

Whether you want a small
diamond, dinner or fraternal
ring, you will find our we'll
kept stock amply large for
supplying it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
CONVINCED HIS
FIRST WIFE: ne
WAS DE:Ap;WEDS

SEATTLE. April - Tae story Of
how he made his frs wife believe
he WAS dead before h married
again, Was told to detectives by
uoratio f. Jorgensen. Seattle bust
ness man, who has been arrested
mere on a enarse OF bigamy.
Jorgensen said he married his
first wife in Massachusetts in 1907
and lived With her for 10 years.
He came to Seattle and fell in
love with Lucille Tweed. University
ef Washington graduate. Jorgen
sen then sent word to his first wife
his health was failing and he was
taking an ocean trip and might
jump overheard A death notice
did appear in Massachusetts, paper
three months later. He married
Miss Tweed and wedding announce
ment3 started the investigation and
his arrest followed
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
@'MATRINONY ACME
OF WONAN'S CAREER''

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., April =
Although she has faith in the future
of Americas young womanhood and
believes the freedom of the younger
generation of women will prove to be
beneficial" Governor Nellie Taylor
Ross holds that the highest position
of woman in life is matrimony and
motherhood and not in the business
world or in public life.
In such fashion Wyoming's woman
governor expressed her views in an
address before the Rock Springs or
ganization of Girl Scouts. Of which
she is an honorary member.
Governor Ross chara cterized the
new liberties and freedom accorded
to modern girls as leading to a
greater intellectual and spiritual
development and physical charm Of
womankind.' The modern miss is
more attractive than the clinging
vine type of a generation ago, she
declared
Il am old fashioned enough, how
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
ARCTIC FLIERS
REPORTED TODAY
At CIRCLE CITY
Wilkins and Eielson Land on
Yukon From Trip to
Point Barrow.
BULLETIN-FAIRBANKs Alaska.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Alaska,
April Sharp at noon today. the
Alaskan, carrying Wilkins and Eiel-
son appeared over the hills com
ne from Circle City. The plane
made perfect landing
NEW YORK, April 7.-The North
American Newspaper Alliance an
hounoes that Capt. George H. Viii
kins and Aviator Ben Eielson land
ed yesterday al Circle City.
Capt. wilkins said they flew
north from Point Barrow on We'd
nesday to lati ude Is degrees and
30 minutes ard returned without
sighting land.
Capt. wilkins and Eielson left
Fairbanks a week ago today for
Point Barrow on an exploring trip
for landing places, in the plane
Alaskan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
RUSH REPAIR WORK

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. April =
Rush repair work was being done
vest erdas 8- the three-ensi ned
Fokker Detroiter in preparation for
placing the plane IN commission as
a relief expedition to search for
the Alaskan with Capt. wilkins and
Aviator Ben Eielson.
Word was received from Wiseman
saying Travellers from the Arctic
slope reported early thaws and the
rivers are open in many places.
The receipt of news today that
wilkins and Eielson were safe, was
received with Joy by all members
of the expedition and Fairbanks
citizens in general.
1t Is believed the Alaskan will
arrive here today or tomorrow with
the two men
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
MUSS0LINI is
SHOT THROUGH
N0SEB BY WOMAN
Honorable Violet Albina Glib
son, British Subject,
Attacks Premier.

ROME. April IA woman fired
pistol point blank at Italian
Premier Mussolini at II o'clock
tbs morning as he left the Con-
g ess of the International Surgery
on Place di Capitole
The bullet passed through Mus
solini's nose
The woman pressed to the front
OF a cheering crowd and shot.
She was quickly caught and rush
cd to ]2il.
Plemier Mussolini was taken to a
hospital and was very calm. He
ordered that no retribution be
taken.
he woman gave her name as
Violet Albina Gibson nee Dalkev.
She IS so years Of age and a British
SUI 1iect.
-lussolini staggered when shot
and clapped his hands to his nose,
VIII Gu vas tream.ne with blood, ex-
Gaining:
A woman. Fancy a womann'
Mussolini is no stranger to
wounds. In February, 1917, while
serving on the Austrian front ne
received 98 wounds from hand
grenadeS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07

ever, to believe that no career for
women," she said, "is as glorious or
satisfying as that which wifehood
and motherhood offers and it is there
she fulfills her highest destiny"
The modest girl is fortunate in
living in a day when virtually every
restraint is removed that could re-
press a girls happy spirits or handi-
cap her progress" Governor Ross
said. There is thrown .round young
women of today all possible aids to
the cultivation Of every physical
charm and to her intellectual and
spiritual development as we'll
The woman executive, however,
sounded note of warning about
this freedom of women by saying
that "it may be the pendelum has
swung too far and that we have
gone to extremes in our liberalized
views; for it is most important that
liberty be not mistaken for license
and the girl of today should use her
liberty as a means of development
into the finest types Of womanhood." "
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
SAYS SHERIFF
IS BOOTLECCER

SEATTLE. april Federal Pro-
hibition Agent Behner testified yes
terday in the Superior Court that
one of the defendants in liquor
case told him he bought and re-
ceived stock of liquor from the
Sheriff and that he was on quota
and supposed 10 buy so much each
month.
Sheriff Matt Starwieh said. 1T is
a lie Just some more Of that Fed
eral talk"
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
Art Sales PrOride HumOr
For BIuse Neu Workers

NEW YORK. April 7.-Blase New
Workers have found a new way 10
amuse themselves. They attend cur
rent art sales and then try to make
~ ise cracks" about them across the
night club tables.
a subdeb who had done" the
Leyerhulme sale eleefully told about
a portrait of King George Ill by Sir
Joshoaa Reynolds which went beg
ging for a purchaser.
"Finally." she said, "some good
time Charlie cama along and paid
500 for the second hand thing"
Another night club party went so
far as to put on an impromptu tab
leau OF one OF George Crukshank' :
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
LONDON STIRRED

LONDON, Auril 7.--London was
stirred by the news that Premier
Mussoiini was shot by woman
giving her name as Violet Albina
Gibson She is the daughter of
Lord AshbOurne and is Honorable
Violet Albina Gibson.
a press association said it Is in
formed by a member of the family
of the late Lord Ashbourne that
the Honorable Violet Albina Glib
son is lady Of eccentric tempera-
ment, at present in Rome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07

satrical drawings on prohibition. Il
was one that had been disposed OF
at the Leverhulme sale and was en-
titled "A Pretty Time to Come
Home" The picture, a sepia wash
drawing. showed an angered wife
greeting the return of her drunken
husband with an arm outstretched
toward the clock. the hands of
which pointed to 3 a. m.
One of the young men about town
got laugh for some obscure reason
over the sale of book on corpu-
lency from the Leverhulme collec-
ton. 1t was by William Wad and
sold for $3.50 because 1t contained
Continued on Page Three)
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
Moro Outlaws Are
Shot and Killed

MANILA, April 7. - A force of
Constabulary killed 10 Moro out
laws and wounded number Of
others in a fight in Lano Province.
Ten Constabulary men routed the
Moros, capturing and destroying
two forts in which the outlaws had
taken refuge and were defying the
authorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
CAPT. Uilkims and Ben Eieksom Reported 10 be Safe
Citizens Ticket Is Winner
Yesterday, Municipal Election

The Citizens Ticket headed by
Mayor j. J. Connors. was elected
in yesterdays municipal election.
Mr. Connors' majority over Cash
Cole Peoples Ticket mayoralty can
didate. was lis votes. The franchise
for the Juneau Water Company car
ried by sos votes. and NJ. L. Merritt
was elected to the school board with
ont opposition.
The winning candidates carried
two out OF three precincts, receiving
majorities in Precincts No. l and
No. 2. and losing No. 3 The water
franchise carried in every precinct
by large majorities.
List Of Winners
Candidates elected to the city
council we're: DR. g. + Freeburger
Gunnar lngmaa and \ +. McKinnon
Mayor Connors, against whom The
opposition mainly centered its fight
received 545 votes. The vote fci
Mr.. Cole was 427.
Dr. Freeburger received the high
est vote east for any candidate, his
total being 594. He led w. j. IeV-
ers, high man on the Peoples Tickle
by 1853 votes. Mr. Ingman was sec
ond man in the field, receiving $40
votes and leading Mayor Connors by
a single vote. Mr.. McKinnon polled
500 votes, 90 votes more than MI
Levers. and Ill more than was
l,,,
on the Peoples Ticket Mr.. Cole
was second man on the ticket head.
I'd by himself Frank Garnick being
third with 406 votes
Vote Is Large
Tho total vote, 9S3, was The lars-
est since 1919, when an even 1000
were east. 1t was about 903 per
cent OF the total registration. In
the first precinct 522 votes we're
cast; in Precinct No. 2. 290; and in
the third precinct. Ill.
The vote by precinct was:
No 1.-Connors 300. Freeburger
344. Ingman 295, McKinnon 280 Cole
2l7. Garnick 210, Levers 223, Mead
1914
No 2.-Connors 10. Freeburger
17G, Ingman 173, MeKinnon 168;
Cole Ill, Garniek 1906, Levers los,
Mead 40.
No 3.-Connors 70. Freeburger "A,
Ingman rs, McKinnon 81: Cole 80,
Garnick so, Levers 105, Mead 81
The water franchise vote stood:
Precinct No. /, for 3S5. against 6S
No. >, for 1872, against A.; No 3,
for 90. against So.
Although there was no contest in
the school board election, Mr. Mer-
ritts candidacy was given a fine
endorsement by the voters. out OF
the 9S3 persons who cast ballots,
67S voted for him.
In Precinct No. l he received 800.
in the second precinct 169, and in
Precinct No 3. 119 votes.
There were few spoiled ballots,
six being thrown out for irregular
tiles and one totally blank being
found. The blank ballot was pun
in the box at Precinct No. 3, and
there were three each spoiled hal
lots in No. l and No. 2.
One voter, who voted for the Citi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
Regents of University
Washington Defy Hartley

SEATTLE, April 7.-The Uni
versity OF Washington Board OF Re
gents announce that bids for the
construction of $150,000 mines
building and the completed of the
100000 library will be opened to-
morrow
Gov. Hartley recently requested
that money be not expended because
the appropriation was irregular.
The Alaska daily empire., 1926-04-07
HENRY DARLING
DIES SUDDENLY

VANCOUVER, b. c. April =
Suffering an attack of the heart
while debating letter TO his
daughter who acted as secretary,
Henry Darling. aged Ga, died i'm
mediately yesterday afternoon.
Darling was formerly General
Manager of the British-Yukon
Navigation Company, "A subsidiary
of the White Pass and Yukon Route