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New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
WATER ON SALE,
 NOT FOR BATHING
Beatty, NeY, ToWnSpeOple Pay
 Two Cents a Gallon

Beatty, Nevada, March 20 F --- While the price Of water in Lead field. new mining town, 22 miles west Of here, in Death valley, has been reduced in price from 10 cents 10 cents a gallon there Is none for bathing purposes. The water comes from springs three miles from town which are con- trolled by the Western Lead Min ing company. and Is hauled 10 town and used for mining and do- nestle purposes. The capacity of the springs is approximately G,000 gallons daily.
 As a matter of fact, prospcctors and boomers coming to town say they do not need to bathe. and If they do they come the 22 miles over the new road to Beatty, where there Is plenty of water. or they go seven miles farther up the Amargosa valley. to the hot springs resort formerly used by the Piute and renegade Shoshone Indians for medicinal purposes.
 Freight of various kinds deliver
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
New Haven Has Alarming
 Number of Cases of Grip

New Haven, March c2 Pl--Dr. E. Austin Cheney, president of the New Haven Medical association, reports that there are an alarming number of cases of colds and grip in this city and that at the present rate of increase the total will soon mount to 4,000. A. number ot deaths from pneumonia have re- suited from the epidemic.
 The hospitals of the city arc car ing for a large number Of grip pa ticnts. St Raphacls hospital re- ported that it had nearly 200 pa tents, Grace hospital has about 225 and New Haven hospital more than 300. Eight student nurses at Grace hospital are suffering from the grip.
 The post office and police depart ment have been hard hit, many mon in both departments being ill at home.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
COMMITS SUICIDE
Watcrtown Young Man Found Dead Beside Phone. With Trans hitter Dangling From Hook.

Watertown, Mass, March 22 CF2 Police today were seeking the identity of d girl whom they be- levc holds tho key 10 the mystery of Elston A. Mcrritts suicide.
 Merritt, 23. yesterday shot him. self through the head while tele- phoning to girl from a gasoline station operated by his father dur ing the lattor's temporary absence.
 The father told authorities his son had been convorsinS with q girl when he left the office. Fifteen minutes later man entering tho place discovered Merritt dead on the floor, and the receiver of the telephone dangling from it's cord on the wall.
 Friends of the youth said he had been keeping company with Cath crino r. Laffey, 19, of Cambridge, q telephone operator at a nearby exchange. A cousin of the girl de- nied, however, that Miss Iaffey had talked with Merritt, and said the first she knew of his act was when she returned home from a walk.
 The girl said Miss Laifey had not seen the youth since Christmas time. Merritt had heen employed as a chauffeur for the firm which owncd tho station which his father tended.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
HOBOES' COLLEGE
 HAS GRADUATION
ChicaSo's Unique Resort ol
 Tralnps Becomes Deserted

Chicago, March % lT-Hobo college, situated in the dreary purlious of the near west side, the worlds greatest congregation place for transients, today had the ines capable school is-out atmosphere.
 Some one had drawn caricaturo Of "Our teacher on the walls of the college hall and the blackboard bore the legend, in sweeping script good by and good luck" The cobblcstonc ward is deserted.
 The signs were not misleading. For Hobo college. the unique insti- tuition created through the bene- ficcncc of James Eads Howe. mil lionaire hobo," has completed it's first year of activity. handed di- pl0mas to 150 graduates, and ceased activity until the fall, when another course will be instituted.
 Spring, as usual, is wooing thc restless feet of the "hocS" to the open road and the tasks that the season provides. Almost 100 men eligible for graduation had gone i westward before Sundays exercises, summoned before commencement | day by the call of the open.
 Men who attended all of q series of lectures. clinics, musicals and visits to art galleries, listed on the ! college course, received diplomas, not of shccpSkin, hut simple mimoo- graphcd sheets. The graduates hca q buCCalaurcate address. a speech by , General Jacob CoXey. sang a group of songs racy of their own life. and bale good bye to their alma mater,
 On" of the qualifications for grad nation was examination by |, psychiatrist, the college faculty i holding that prolonged vagrancy in- dicatcd a psychopathic condition.
 More than 20000 men have at tended various lectures and clinics of the college which operated under l the presidency of Dr. Ben Rcitmau. well known as q friend of the un- 1 fortunate.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

ed by railroad hero is hauled to Leaderfeld at a cost of sl7.50 ton. Condensed milk (the small can) sells for 20 cents can; canned peaches cost 60 cents; can dies are two for q quarter, and small at that; bread Is 20 cents loaf; bacon costs 60 cents a pound, and flour Is So q half barrel.
 The free and easy life usually found in mining boom towns, on the old frontier Is still rampant there. Bootleg whiskey flows freely, and no apparent attempt Is being made to prevent Its being sold 10 whites although ban has been placed on its sale 10 Indians,
 Miners reported cutting into q new ore body yesterday. Early esti- mates say 1t contains 20 per cent lead. Much machinery Is being moved into the district and n new town site, East Lcadneld. is being opened up and placed on the mar. kct.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
EPISCOPAL CLERGY
 AGAINST DRY LAW
Rev. MT, Emprinsham Declares
 They Oppose It

Norwalk, March 22 Ry -- The Episcopal rectors throughout the country arc moro than two to one in favor of repeating or modifying the prohibition law in order to de- crease intcmperance," the Rev. James Empringham, secretary of the Church Temperance society of the Episcopal church, declared be- fore n congregation in tho Grace Episcopal church here yesterday morning, He said this fact was brought to light by replies to a questionnaire he had sent out.
 Favor Obcyins Law
 But all Episcopaians are in favor of obeying tho law because it is q law" MT. Empringham added. He visited Grace church as tho guest of the rector, Rev. James Benton Werner. who since the pas sage of the 18th amendment has openly declared his opposition to the act, denouncing 1t as unfair and impractical.
 Wrong in Principle
 eve haye come 10 sec that prohi- bition Is wrong In principle, II pearls were as common as pebbles mo one would want them. We al- ways desire that which requires some effort 10 obtain. Six years ago, the boys who went to a dance with q flask on his hip would have been treated as an outlaw-todal he is q hero" Mir. Fmpringham said
 If we prohibitionists had delib erately set out to increase the con sumption of strong drink, we coult not have hit upon better plal than prohibition" hc declared. re beating his recent charges that th' national prohibition law is a failur' and should be modified, if not re pealed.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Professor Hamlin of
 Columbia Is Killed

New York, March 22 P-Alfred F. r. Hamln, T. professor of the history of architecture of Columbia university for 22 years, was struck and killed by an automobile as he crossed Riverside Drive near his home last night. Tho car was driven hyAmasa Staples. who was arrested ,on a charge of homicide. Professor Hamlin was 10 have retired from the Columbia faculty at the end Of the academic year.
 Professor Hamlin was born in Constantinorle, September ,. 1865. the son of the Rev. Dr. Cyrus Ham, lin. ono of the founders of Robert college. He was a fellow of the American Institute Of Architects, a member of the Archaeological lnsti- tute Of America, and the Society Archaeoligique of France. He was the author Of numerous works deal- ing with the history of architecture. He is survived by his widow and four children.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
SHAMROCK REVUE"

The Shamrock Revue" which was presented on St, patrick's night under the auspices of St, Josoph's parish society, will be repeated to- morrow evening at S:30 o'clock at Odd Fellows hall, Arch street. This is to accommodate those who were unable to obtain admission to the last performance and for the pub lie as we'll Modern and old fash toned dancing will follow.
 The "Revue" includes some of New Britain's leading talent In singing and dancing. The hundreds who were able to attend St. Pat rick's night said it was one of the best amateur shows ever produced in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Scientists to Protect
 Americans From Noise

New York. March % 'PE--Physi- clans, psychologists and psyschia- trists will join in dovising means Of protecting the health of Americans from the ill-eff1cts of noise, which experts consider an important health problem. II. W. Mowery. chairman Of the American Society of Safety Engineers committee for the eIim- ination of harmful noises, today an- nouncr1 preliminary plans for 2 country wide effort to end noises that effect the nerves, cause loss ol sleep, and impair the hearings.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Naval Hero Arrested
 On Charge of Bigamy

Milwaukee, Wis. March 22 Pl- Harrison II. knighton. United states coast guard officer who was seriously injured in efforts 10 rescue the crew of the submarine S-51 when it went down off New London, Conn.,, was arrested last night and confess cd having married Louise Horning, d Milwaukee school teacher, while having a wife and thrcc-ycar-old son at Baltimore, Md,
 Knighton told the police he was married to Lydia Mortimer of Balti- more in July, 1922, and has never been divorced. He has been on sicl, leave since his accident.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Marblehead Girl Cut
 Bv Unknown ASSailant

Marblchcad. Mass March 2@ Ps- Miss Beatrice Wright. IS, daughter of William n. Wright. shoe manu- facturcr. was attacked and cut by Ia man who accostcd her late Satur- day. it became known today.
 The attack occurred on lonely street near her home as she was returning from the library. Her wounds were treated at a hospital where physicians said a razor proh- ably was the weapon used by her assailant.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

ia only when the playwright dovcl- ops humor In the characters that they count. This, together with tho fact that he had drawn his types true 10 life, is the secret of the suc- cess of George Kclly's comedy, "Tho Show Off," which will be seen at Parsons tomorrow night and the balance of this week with the orl- ginal New York cast, including Louis John Bartols and Helen Lowell
 The story of the play concerns a conventional American family, the head of which works in q mill and the mother Of which presidcs In or thodox fashion In the home and the daughters of which toll until mar riage comes to them.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
Last of Unidentified
 Children Now Identified

Medford, Mass March 22 H9 -- The fourth and last of the chll- drcn left "namelcss" through tho sudden death of Mrs. Gertrude Haylen, their foster-mother, has been identified.
 Two year old Martin Radney. known in the Hayden household only as "Markie," was claimed yesterday by his mother, Mrs Rita Radnoy.
 The mother had been In q Dor
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

chester hospital, and Identification was made by the boys grandfather. who saw his picture in Boston newspapers.
 Mrs. Hayden. who had been car- ing for four children. died last week without being able to tell her
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

husband the names Of the young sters. He called police into consult tation. The children were put into other homes while the Hayden family accompanied Mrs, Hayden's body to Prince Edward island for burial.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
pARSONS' THT,ATER

Plays of American home life have been plentiful enough; some of them have been good ones, too, but much too serious for the public favor. It
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

Erwin Danielson Is home from Pratt institute. Brooklyn, N. S, and is spending the Easter recess with his parents, MT. and Mrs Oscar Danielson of Maple Hill avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Linus Gronback re- gently observed the S7th anniversary of their wedding at their home on Maple Hill avenue.
 The 10th anniversary Of the New ngton Grange will be celebrated at the Grange hall on Tuesday eVen- ing with supper at 6:SO, followed by business meeting and q special program O Entertainment. The pro- gram follows;
 History of the Grange ....,... ,,,.,,...,. Miss Louise Parker Selections ,.......,.. MT, kussell Musical Selection .....,.,'''' ..... Phoebe and Charles Byrne Recitation ...... Mrs, Mary Hayes Vocal Duet ..,,,...,....,.'. ., Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. schmidt Reading ...... Mrs. c, c. Rowley
 Mrs. Catherine Rowlcy has made large birthday cake for the oc- caslon.
 There will be a meeting of the teachers and officers of the Sunday school at the parish house Friday evening. A supper will be served | at : o'clock,
 There will be a dance at the Grange hall this evening under tho auspices of the Grange. A play. "Mr, Bob,' will be pre- scented April at tho Grange hall Iby the members of the Grange There will be homemade candy uunch and cake for sale. Dancing will be enjoyed after the play. Mrs William O'Donnoll will have charge of the affair.
 A whist will be given at the Grange hall Friday evening at o'clock. Mrs. J. Parker and Mrs M. Hayes are In charge.
 Troop 2 of the NeTington Boy Scouts held their regular meeting al inc parish house Friday evening Mir. Neil Dougal of the Court o' Honor gave very interesting dem onstration of first aid.
 Troop 2 took a hike on Sunda, afternoon to the proposed site O. their future cabin on Cedar Noun tain, The following tests Wer' passed:
 Scout pacing: William Skoglund Claughton Craighill, and Eldrigd' Griffin.
 Fire making: William skoglund
 Fldridgc Griffin. David Erwin C3aughton Craighiil and Roy Huy
 brcchts.
 Woodwork. Eldridgo Griffin. Johl lDarlin, David Erwin, and William
 Skoglund.
 Tracking: Charles Pape. William Skoglund. Eldridge Griffin, DaVl' Erwin and Thomas Gallivan. , R. F. Doane has returned [ Rridgeport, where he is connecte
 with the porcupne Engineering Co after spending the weekend wit
 his family on Frederick street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22
REMINGTON NEWS

Erwin Danielson Is home from Pratt institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., and is spending the Easter recess with his parents MT, and Mrs, Oscar Danielson of Maple Hill avenue.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

R. F. Doane has returned to Eridreport, where he is connected with the porcupine Engineering Co.,! after spending the weekend with his family on Frederick street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-22

Mir. and Mrs. Linus Gronback re- gently observed the S7th anniversary of their wedding at their home on Maple Hill avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
shaker Sisters from Alfred,
lls will hold sale Of their fam
lans s,Ss suitable for holiday gifts
q !. Augusta House December 1st
i ~ md, You are cordially invited
. attend
. Ford Studio special offer adv.
~ noe Is for Christmas photos.
q s"S' " nov27d1t
.,,., cIub Dance. Union Hall,
t iDnosday, Dec. /. Manson's Orches-
Redg I,r;ze waltz. nov24d7t
,a., crav's Christmas Cabaret.
A Nations are underway for a
t. i'pa-n Cabaret to be given by
.ll'1 nunils of Miss Dorothy Elise
!. ~ tuesday evening, Dec. 2Sth. at
@a!' Hall Dancing specialties will
w ..r ON by groups from Miss Gray's
\ st 49, and there will be general
s So for everyone. Tables may be
nssryed. ]>oN-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27

One Of the most brilliant November
bridals will take place this Saturday
noon at IL o'clock when Miss Doro-
thy Leighton Hill, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Vickery Hill of State
street, becomes the bride of Norman
Colman Nicholson, son of DIR. and
Mrs. Clarence Nicholson of Charlotte
Court House, Virginia.
The wedding will take place at All
Souls Unitarian church. the cere
mony to be performed by Rev. Paul
Phalen, a former pastor.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton will be held at the home OF the
bride on State street.
The bridesmaids will be Miss Ger
trude Hooper of Boston, Mrs. Charles
w. Bond of Portland, and Miss Joan
Sturtevant, Miss Mary Sturtevant.
Mrs. Leroy F. Hussey and Mrs. Rob-
ert B. Williamson, of Augusta Mrs.
John Lee Merrill will be the matron
of honor, and Clarence Nicholson. Jr..
best man.
The ushers will be Robert L. Ray
and Harry Stromenger, New York:
George Barnes, Norfolk, Virginia;
John Lee Merrill and Robert B. Will
hanson of Augusta.
The out Of town guests will include
DR.. and Mrs. Clarence Nicholson, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Nicholson, Jr. Of
Charlotte Court House, Virginia.; MIR.
and Mrs. Robert l.. Raymond. Mr..
and Mrs. Robert L. Raymond, Jr,
Mrs. ]. w. Merrill of Boston; Ex-
Governor and Mrs. William T. Cobb.
Rockland, Miss Gertrude Hooper.
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27

ira; $780, peoples service; Max G.
Clmbollek violin soloist; famous
hymns with pictures; 15-minute SER
mon by the pastor; subject, Better
Than Life" Church prayer meeting
wednesday at 7.30 p. M.
GREEN STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL, Carl N. Garland: 1890
a. M, Rev. III. A. Clark of Winter
street Baptist church. Gardiner, in ex-
schooi; 6.l5, Epworth League; 7.30, ed
itorial, MY Christian Character and
MY Party Politics." sermon subject,
week hour of prayer Wednesday, 7.30.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society, Will
ilams street: Services at 1890: SUBJ
oect, Ancient and Modern Necroman-
cy. alias Mermerism and Hypnotime,
denounced Sunday school, 1890. Mid
Week services Wednesday at o'clock.
Public reading room open Wednesdays
and Saturdays from 2.30 to at the
chapel.
ST. BARNAsAs' chapel, Bangor and
Linden streets, Rev. Rush w. d. Smith
vicar (1rst Sunday in Advent: Church
school, $50 r. NJ; childrens service
and instruction, 40 p. M. The men,
bers of the chapel will join with the
members of st. Marks church for the
evening service to hear the Rev. NAL
colin Taylor.
CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ALI.
ANCE, G. A. r. hall, Water St. Miss
Beatrice Hanson in charge: Sunday
school, $50 p. M; sermon, l.. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
Bridesmaids for
Miss Hill Guests at
Luncheon Party

On Fiday afternoon, Mrs. Blaine s.
Viles and Mrs. Charles Bond were
hostesses at the Viles home on
State street, at delightful luncheon,
given in honor of Miss Dorothy Hill
who is to be married today. The
table was attractively laid, the cen
terpiece being a large bouquet of
beautiful American Beauty roses.
The guests Of the afternoon were
the matron of honor. Mrs. John Lee
Merrill, and the bridesmaids, Miss
Gertrude Hooper of Boston, the
Misses Joan and Mary Sturtevant,
Mrs. Leroy Hussey, Mrs. Robert Will
hanson, of Augusta, Mrs. Charles
Bond, of Portland, is also to be q
bridesmaid.
At this time, Miss Hill. the BRIDE
to-be, presented her bridesmaids
with a very attractive silver mesh
bag on the bar of which was en-
graved the name and also the in
itials Of the individual to whom the
gift was presented. To her matron
of honor Miss Hill gave q beautiful
ly engraved silver case. This affair
was one of the many delightful func-
lions to be given in honor of Miss
Hills coming marriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
r,.r., Of Mrs, Emma c. Foss

Funeral services of the late MRS.
u,,,u,a Cora Foss were held frloay
q fternoon at 2 o'clock at the nol,,e VI
har daughter, Mrs. Herman H. Man
sur. / Hillcrest street WIN Iie %,
W;ii,iam r. Wood, D. D., OF the rem
new Memorial United Baptist churcii
officiating. y.,.,+e.
Mrs. Foss was the widow OF WalteI
>rorwood Foss who died in 1914 anu
was the daughter of the late oailluel
and sarah. Stone Chute. she was
horn in this city November u, Ioo4.
Mrs Foss was a regular attendant
~ the penney Memorial church. and
was a member of the r. b. Capen
Rehekah lodge. She is survived py
daughter. Mrs. Beatrice Foss Man
snr. and two sons, Kenneth b. Foss
and Harry Norwood Foss; also three
orandsons Norwood Walter Mansuf,
Richard Herman Mansur and ROBERT
Walter FosS.
The late Mrs. Foss had been in de-
clining health for several years. Inc
death of her husband in 1914 Serious
ly affected her health and she never
fully regained her strength.
Many friends were in attendance
at the funeral services Friday after
noon including large delegation
Of Sisters of the Rebekah lodge. In
terment was at the Mt. Hope ceme-
terry and the bearers We're William
Cross, D. Saunders Patterson, Fred
Malcolm and Roland Scrk.ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
ATTRACTIONS

-. Opera House - FLORENCE
Aucus.S ricardo Cortez In Eagle
nior s snap. Priscilla Dean in West
4 he es smsv": Strings Of Steel;
y - weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27

=, weighing 8 IL pounds, was
se r,r;day morning to Mr.. and
Nfn ,ohn Redman at the home of
Yrs w Mrs. Ralph +. Redman, 90
VI an street. The youngster has
AnoO n,omed Robert Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
NORTH AUGUSTA

The North Augusta Farm Bureau
will hold an all day meeting next
Thursday, instead of Tuesday. at the
Grange Hall.
The forenoon session will be in
charge of Mrs. c. w. Cummings and
the topic will be Fruit Cookery.
At this meeting fruit dessert will be
made which will be served as part
OF the dinner at noon. rs will
be read and there will be discus
sions on the use of dried fruits.
The afternoon session VIII be in
charge of Mrs. Charles Newton and
will be christmas Suggestions.
The contents of a Christmas SUCCESS
ton Box sent out by the Farm Bu-
reau Will be studied and a most
helpful and interesting meeting is
anticipated.
Members please bring note paper.
pencil, scissors, and paper for pat
terms, also some Christmas 81 gees
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27
ATTENTION
Falling Arches

For aching limbs, weak or nat Feet,
wear Flexible Teatherweight Arch
Supports, which we make to order
oniy, from a cast Of the foot in cor
rected position. Worn in any shoe.
Positive comfort at once. Many con-
tinue to suffer from foot troubles
through trying such makeshifts as
ready.made arch supports or so-called
corrective shoes which cannot fit prop
erly. the vastly different. shapes OF
feet; may az well wear ready-made
eyeglasses or false teeth. Call at
Boom 10, new Purinton Block, opp.
Depot. Augusta, ana consult with us.
Hours to 11.3o and 100 to $50; Sat
urdays to 11.3o, 100 to s ana to 9;
other evenings by appointment. A ].
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-27

psssie W. Fottler of Boston
MISS ,ns the Thanksgiving week.
s pas .he home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
I'D ~ Yer VOL, on Riverside Drive.