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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
WOMAN OVERCOME
 BY ESCAPING GAS
Mrs. IVerSon InhaleS Fumes
 While Preparing Dinner

Mrs. Mary Iverson who lives at the corner of East and Florence street, was overcome by Illuminating gas in her homo this noon while preparing the noon-day meal for her family. A hurry call was sent in to police headquarters and when the facts were stated. Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth sont Patrol Driver James McCabe and Patrolman Herbert Lyon 10 the scone in the police am bulance.
 The policemen discovered that first aid rendered 10 the woman had partially revived her and 1t was not necessary to use the pulmotor. Dr. Frank Xwick arrived shortly after and ministered 10 the woman, who, ho says, will not suffer any serious effects from her experience.
 Mrs, 1Verson told tho police that she was preparing to get dinner and wont to light tho gas stove. One of the burners took flame, but the other, though turned on, did not. Suddenly she felt faint and before she could help herself, she became unconscious. Neighhors found her and made attempts to get doctor None could be located immediately and the call was sent into police headquarters, Then Dr. Zwick was notified and he responded.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
$I0,000 FIRE LOSS IN
 LEXINGTON ST. HOME
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ness trip. Her two daughters were also shocked by the suddcnoss of the flames, but they managed to keep more composed than Mrs. Reynal. Two maids who were in the house at the time of the first alarm, were also crying.
 One of the maids rushed out of the house when she first knew there , was q fire. and clutched at the first thing she saw. It was an inexpensive print Of picture,
 The cook was evidently undisturb- cd by the fire, as she continued her work despite the constant flow of frcmon and others through the house. J'nconccrned by the heavy smoke which blackcned the front of the house, she calmly continued washing dishes.
 A bell in the buzzor system which is installed in the house, rang con tinually. Investigation showed that tho bell rings when tho front door is open.
 The first still alarm came into headquarters at 1:2O and was answered by Company No. 4. The first alarm which came in from Box 12, was answered by Companies 1, 2, 3, and 6. who first went to Bassctt and Division streets, The next alarm which came in a few moments, and which was the right alarm. came from Box 1S, and Com panics 1, 1 and answered.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
De- a tn S
Mrs. Catherine Sloan

Mrs, Catherine Sloan. widow of the late Policeman John T. Sloan and life resident of this city. passed away al her homo last eve ming at 7:15 o'clock following an illness of two weeks duration. Death was due to complications.
 She was tho daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Patrick McEnroe and made her home in the Pennington avenue section of the city for many years. She was member of St. Mary's parish for 10 years before her re- moval 10 St. Johns church parish in the eastern section of the city She was active in the Womcn's Benefit association Of the Macca- bees.
 Surviving her arc two sons, John T. Sloan Of New Britain and Will liam M. Sloan of Hartford: two daughters, Misses May and Grace Sloan of New Britain, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Hines of Hartford.
 Funeral services will be hold at thc Church of St. John tho Evanre- list at 2 o'clock Thursday morning, with requiem high mass. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
BOTTOM REACHED
 IN STOCK TUMBLES
Public Utilities Weakest Of
 TOday'S Issues

Now York, March P--Torcod liquidation Of stocks, as a result Of tho recent dramatic collapse Of sev- cral pools, appeared 10 have run its course in most issues in todays stock market although new weak spots were uncovered by bear trad. CTS, particularly in tho public util- ity section.
 Easing of tho call money rate 10 4la per cent and publication of re- assuring statements on business con- ditions by administration officials kept speculative selling in check.
 Brisk rallies took place in some of the high priced industrials ospe- cially American Can and General Electric, Savage Arms was one of tho outstanding weak spots, break- ing II points 10 76. North American company, National Power and Light, American and Foreign Power. Inter- national Cement and Midland Steel Products preferred were hammered down 10 points before the end Of the third hour.
 Steady accumulation was noted during tho session in several high grade rails, Atlantic Coast Line lead ing the early advance with an eX- treme gain of nearly 5 points. Pan- American Western F was pushed up 3 points, and the other oils held GlnnlN.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
City Items

Tho New Britain board of under writers will hold it's postponed ban uutt tomorrow evening at o'clock at tho Eurriit hotel.
 Final arrangements for tho Seth anniversary banquet, ball and en- tcrtainment of St, Elmo lodge, No. q, Knights of pythias, will be mado al q meeting Wednesday evening in Castle hall. 242 Main street. Visiting brothers arc h. vitcl Refreshments will be served.
 Charles lcFla Of fl Grove street notified tho authorities last nism fhat 3 gold watch worth $25 hao been stolen from his home,
 Joseph Eugcran of Wilcox street is resting comfortably at tho New Britain General hospital following an operation performed by Dr, Will liam F. Flanagan,
 Mrs. II, x. Philips, Mrs, Otis Rut1cr and Miss Louise McGee of Hartford and Mrs, A. B. Jones of 'h's city arc spending a flow days in Now York city with friends.
 Lous MicholoVski of 122 HiEh street was arrested this afternoon hy Detective Sergeant Patrick O'Marl o0 a charge Of assaultinc his wjfc A ncishbor made tho complaint,
 X daughter was horn at inc New Britain General hospital to Albert RlaukcnhcrE, 25 Carlson street, A daughter was also born 70 NIT. and Mrs. Henry Halco, 106 Willow street
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
North Haven Brick Co.
 Has S2,000 Fire Today

New Haven, March tPl-The of fec and tool storchousc al the brick yard Of the North Haven Brick com rany were destroyed by fire early this morning, the loss being csti- mated at $2,000.
 When the Hamden and North Haven hrcmen arrived, they found that water would have 10 be pumped from a clay pit and that the lines of hose must be laid so as not to in lcrrupt trains moving on the tracks ot the New Haven road. This was accomplished by digging tunnels under the rails.
 Tho ilremen could not save the two buildings hut prevented the fire from spreading to two dwellings and barn nearby,
 The blaze is believed to have been started by rats gnawing at matches in the office,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
HOW TO TEACH RELIGION

Schools for the teaching of roc ligion should be as good as the pub lie schools are for the teaching Of other subjects" said Professor l.. A. Weiglc, Yale Divinity school. in an address to the parents and teachers of Protestant church schools. last evening. He told of the four main routes by which children get re- ligion and said the right home teachings should include the right use of money and the right concep- ton of prayer and work. He advo- cated teaching children 10 memo riZe portions of scripture.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
TNRONG AT RITES
 FOR JAMES RALPH
Hundreds Mourn at 0bsequies for Late Church Sexton

st, Mary's church was crowded today by hundreds of friends of James P. Ralph. veteran sexton of Sg years service, whose sudden death Saturday morning was a shock 10 the entire parish. At the solemn high mass of requiem this morning all seating accommodation was taken mp by those who were taking this opportunity 10 pay their last respects to the deceased sexton.
 Among the gathering was the en- tire enrolment of children at S,. Mary's school, the sisters in the con vent and several out-of-town priests who were seated in the sanctuary. Among the latter were Rev. Joseph Barry, former curate at St. Mary's church; Rev. Francis Kehoe of Hartford, Rev. Francis Egan, also n former resident, who Is stationed at Hartford; Rev. John F. Fay, pastor Of the Church Of Our Lady Of Mercy in nlo!nvile and a former curatc at S' Mary's church: Rev. Peter Cof- fey. former local resident, who is stationed In Hartford. and Rev. Thomas J. Laden, pastor Of the Church Of St. John the Evangelist iN this city.
 Rev. Matthew ] Traynor cele- brated solemn high mass Of re- qniem with Rev. Waiter J. I.yddy, deacon: Rev. Raymond J. Clabhy, snb-dencon and Rev Walter A. Me Cram. master ot ceremonies. At the offertory. Mys Mary T. Crcan sang "Pie lesu" and as the body was be- ing borne from the church she ren- dered Some Sweet Day" Father Lyddy. Father Clabby. and Father McCrann conducted committal serv- icos at the grave at St. Mary's cemetery.
 The following were the pail bear CTS. John Conlin and Thomas Clerk in, representing the Knights of Columbus; Thomas J. Smith and Michael Kcough, representing Rev. William A. Harty branch, A. o. H., Dennis Mahonoy of tho Forcsters of America and Thomas McEnroe Of the Holy Name society. The flower bearer, were Ralph Kelly, stephen Kelley, William Ralph, Robert Ralph, ncphews, and Ralph Me- Grath and James Skeen.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
EnriCht Sentenced to
 7t01i Years in Prison

Bath, Y. N., March tPl-Michacl Fnricht today was sentenced 10 serve not more than II and not less than years in Auburn prison by Judge Edwin Brown. lIe was con- yictcl last week of first degree man. slaughter after trial for tho mur- dor of Timothy Shay, an itinerant farmland and the defendants life long friend. Michael Enright is a brother Of Richnri E Enright. for mer police commissioner Of New York city.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Mrs. Catherine Costello

Funeral services for Mrs, Gather inc Costello, who died at the age of "a years after q life residence in this city, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. John ]. Dono- hue, Celobrant; Rev. J, J. Keenc deacon. and Rev. Thomas Laden pastor of the church of st. John the Evangelist, sub-deaCon.
 During tho services and as the body was being taken from the church Miss Laura r. Farrell sang, Father Donohue conducted the com initial services at the grave at St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
NEED CHAIRS FOR BOYS CLUE

Tho ladies' auxiliary ot tho E0Ns' club has assumed the task of ro- furnishing the library at the club, and would be glad 10 accept chairs suitable for this department of th" club. X photograph is also being sought by the auxiliary. If Super intendcnt Dwight Skinner is uo'i- fed ho will call fer any articles which may be donated for this pur- pose. At the meeting of tho auNiH- ary yesterday afternoon, the com- mittcc reported that tho bridge party held Saturday afternoon was very successful
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Baby Boy, One of Twins,
 SuccumbS Suddenly

John Edward Norton. three and onc-halG months old son of Mir. and Mrs Edward Norton of 4S5 Stanley street, died suddenly at his home last night, Beside his parents he is sur vtvcd by his twin brother, Robert Norton.
 Funeral services will he held privately at the home tomorrow aft crnoon with Rev. Frederick w.. Schaefer pastor of the Reformation Lutheran church, officiating. Inter mcnt will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Before her marriage Mrs Norton was Miss Helga Gustayson.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Liquor Found, Vessel
 Is Brought Into Port

Vineyard Hasen, Mass. March 2 dPl-The schooner yacht Zodiac of New York, bound from Porto Rico 10 Gloucester. was seized here today by coast guardsmen who claimed to have discovered liquor and contra band on board the vessel. She will be turned over 10 the customs au- thorities at Boston.
 The yacht was spoken to early to- day off Vineyard Sound Light vessel by a patrol boat from the Woods
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
WcU Street Briefs

The B, r. Goodrich Co. had prosperous year in 1925, net profit rising to Sl2,744,4i7 after interest, depreciation, federal taxes and re- serves for contingencies, compared with sS,S22,504 in 1924, This is equivalent after preferred dividends to $l7SS share on the common stock, against SI0,57 share the year before, Net sales were $780, 2S9,526, against $l09,S1TGS5 in 1924.
 January surplus of $So5,0UO re- ported by the Southern Railway after fixed charges and preferred dividends is equal 10 5i cents q share on sl2O,O0O000 common stock, against sl,OSS,OOO, or G6 cents q share, in January, 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
StiIIman Divorce Today
 Is Brought 10 an End

White Plains, x. T., March 2 P) Tho divorce suit of James A. Stihman, the banker, and Mrs. Anne L. Stillman formally ended with the filing here today of an order of dis continuance in the supreme court. The order had been signed last week by Supreme Court Justice Nor schauser in poughkcepsi".
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
FILE SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Paris, March P,-Mrs. Jean Hopkins Lamont today filed q pc tition for divorce from Rohrrt Pat tcrson Lamont Jr, of Chicago. They were married at Winnotka, H., Oc. tohor %, 1918.
 Mrs. Caroline Louise FarmaN Tidhtz asked a divorce from Fred crick Sidney Fidlitz, 10 whom she was married in New York city July 1. 1893.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
SENT TO JAIL

Bridgeport. March Pl-Marsh Carrine Of Danhury was sentenced this afternoon 10 six months in the county jail for his part in the rob bcry Of S5o,no0 worth of fur from tho Dclohery Hat company in Dan- bury. Sentence was passed by Judge l.. r. Waldo Marvin, who also sentenced William Whitney of Danbury to three months and Michael Carlo of Danhury to IS months to threo years in state prison.
 All were involved in the same theftS.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
SAMARITAN ROBBED

Tho detective department is in- vestigating the complaint Of Sauvier .I.apointe of IF Lafayette street who said that James Jamden had stayed with him last night and had left this morning After he had gone. Lapointe had discovered that the following articles were missing; 4 blue suit, a gray coat, a gray hat, a pair Of black patent ltathcr shoes a pair of over shoes. scarf, a silk shirt, two other shirts and a trunk
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 cypress our sincere thanks 10 our kind friends and neighbors for the many acts Of kindness and the sympathy eXtond- cd us during our bereavement. the death of our sister and aunt, Cath erine Costello. We also wish to thank the donors of the hcauiifu floral tributes
 James Costello
 Alice Singleton.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Permanent Guard at
 Tomb of the Unknown

Washington, March Pl-A per manent guard over tho tomb Of the unknown soldier at Arlington ceme- tery is 10 be urged upon congress by the American Legion.
 Representative Furlow, republi- can, Minnesota, is drafting a bill to carry out the proposal. For the present the guard would be com posed of World war veterans, but the bill would have the honor paid in perpctuity.
 The watch would be maintained day and night and a buglor would be detailed to sound taps every evening at sunset.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Peter Yastryemhskt

Peter Yastr"cmhslSi, 35 years old Of SS Silver street, died at the New Britain General hospital this after noon following a short illness He was employed at the Stanley Works for the past 10 years.
 He is survived by his wife, Mary, and five children. Funeral services in charge of Stanley Borawski com pany are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
CHILD BRIDE AND
 HUSBAND ARRESTEL
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drunken orgies, would turn first on | her mother, then on herself and lastly on hor younger brother and beat them. reyile them and ultimate ly drive them from their home. She attended the Brown Grammar school in Hartford and bore with her persecution as long as she could.
 The final break came on Christ mas Eve. On this night she said, her father, his senses turned by wine, came home and beat her mother. Carmellna attempted to in- lterfore and received nothing but blows and curses for her trouble, and then her younger brother be- spectaclcd and frail was the last victim of the fathers iron fist.
 The three then decided 10 leave the fathers roof. They packed their few belongings and went 10 the home Of friends in New York where they remained a week. Then they came to New Britain and stayed with friends here for two weeks. During this time Carmelina worked in the Stanley Works. Then. in January, through the kind offices of q mutual friend. the family made up and returned to the paternal roof.
 But not for long was the truce 10 continue. Only a short time after the father, she said, started his usual tactics and she fled again, this time alone. to the home Of her present husband at 75 Clark street, this city.
 Here her husbands mother re- ceived her as her own daughter. She had previously threatened to her father that she would marry i Joseph and her father had said she was too small.
 Joseph loved her and she him and Joscph's mother and father loved Carmelina. So the natural outcome was that the two decided to get married. But what about the license?
 My own mother would have signed for me- but she was afraid of my father. So I told my mother in-law to sign, saying that it would be all right" she said, She told her mother-in-la that she could sign the papers. Mrs. Terranova ST. not being able to write or read either in English or Italian, did as she was requested and the two hur. ried to the oce of Justice Nair ant were united in marriage.
 They then went 10 New Havcr and remained at q hotel there fo, a few days on a honeymoon, re- turning 10 New Britain 10 have the police, only q few days later, takr them 10 headquarters and start the legaol machinery for their punish. ment.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

Holo Base and ordered to put in here. Search disclosed the liuuor, and quantity of cigars and Panama hats, coast guardsmen said. The yacht, which is owned by Johnson and Johnson, New York. was in charge of Captain Norman Ross and was returning from a winter cruise in southern waters.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
DR. LORENZ RESTORES
 USE OF CRIPPLED ARM
Apostle Of "Bloodlcss Surgery" Opcr- atcs on New Britain Girl--
 Crippled For fl Years.

Crippled since she was an infant, Bessie Google, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Google of 513 East street, expects to have frco uso of both her arms for the first time in her life, within a short time follow ing an operation by Dr. Adolph LOrcnZ.
 Miss Googel fcll from a high chair at her home when she was four months old and sustained a fractur- cd arm. Tho member healed mp but the bone knit crookcdly and for II
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
HARTFORD CLUB IS
 PROBABLY DOOMED
Fire This Afternoon Destroying
 Building

Hartford, March 2 Pl-Firc which started in q defective flue in blind attic badly damaged the building of the Hartford club on Prospect street this afternoon. The third floor was completely destroyed and the second floor was almost in ruins by 2:30 D. m. and it was feared that the entire building would be destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
PLUMBERS TO oBJECr

Provisionus of the new plumbing code, particularly as they affect licenses and fees, will be opposed tonight at meeting of the ordl- nance committee when a committee Of plumbers appear to flo their ob- jeetions.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
years she has been crippled in one

years she has been crippled in one arm.
 Three weeks ago she went 10 New York where she entered the Peoples hospital. Here she underwent an operation at the hands of Dr. Lorenz the famous "bloodless surgeon" from Vienna, Austria, She remained at the hospital a week and two weeks later came home. She now has a removable cast on her arm and expects in q short time to have full and normal use of it,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
WHEELER CANNOT COME

The executive committee of tho Civic Safety league has received mo- tifcation from Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for the Anti Saloon league. that he will be unable 10 fill his scheduled engagement 10 speak Iat the annual meeting Of the local .hodV.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and rcighbors for inc kindness and sym- Tathy shown in our recent bcroaye- mont in the death Of onr brother and uncle James Kcnney
 Thomas Kcnnev,
 Mrs. T. konney,
 Miss Nj. Kenncy.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
AUTO KNOCKS CHILD DOWN

While Edward Burgon, aged 1. of 436 West Main street was standing in the street on West Main street. in front Of the Economy store, a car driven by F.. R Carter. S5 Adams street backed into the child, knocking him to the Frodhd. At the New Britain General hospital it is said that he has sustained spinal injury, hut it is not known yet how serious tho injury may he.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
Girl Accepts Blame

"It was all my fault. My father was so mean to mo and he beat me SO much that l couldn't live with him any longer. knew it was wrong 10 have my mothpr-in-l Jaw sign the papers but I didn't care, couldn't live with my father. They can arrest mo if they want to but don't care, couldn't live with him any longer" These and other things the girl-brido sobbcd out as she told her story.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
TREASURY STATEMENT roasury balance ..... $34Q,S31,4Q6

New York-Exchanges, 1,5O0,00O,- ooo; balances, 1o70o0,00o,
 Boston -- Exchanges, S3,000,000; balances. 26,00o,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
MENTIONED FOR SEATS

Boleslaw Bogdanskl and Stanley Piocharczyk arc being mentioned ss possible candidates for the common council in the fifth ward.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

It's wonderful how they work Herald Classified ad department.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-02

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-06-25
CHILD KILLED
IN ACCIDENT

WEST PALM BEACH, June. 25.
Ella Catherine Nelson. age IL,
lies in a local mortuary and Doro-
thy Kitalson, age 16, is technical
ly under arrested as the result Of
tho death Of the Nelson child late
yesterday after having been run
down by an automobile driven by
Kit1lsou. Frank Bortz. riding
with Miss Kitelson is being held
in the county Jail, pending an Of
fetal investigation to determine
Ownership of the automobile.
The Nelson child. accompanied
by her parents, had just alighted
from n bus on north PoinseLtia
street when she was hit by the
ear driven by Miss + .alson.
a sister 10 the dead girl was
burned To death here about a
month ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-06-25
NOTED AIRMAN
s. REACHES HOME
COMMANDER BYRD RECEIVES
GREAT OVATION AT
RICHMOND

RICHMOND, Va, June 25.-
Commander Richard E. Byrd, Vir-
Rinia's modern hero, first to cross
the north pole in an airplane,
came home last night to receive
the greatest ovation the old
dominion has accorded SON in
many years.
Several thousand persons jam
med the railway station where the
Richmond light infantry blues and
Richmond howitzers formed a mill
tary escort for the returning hero.
Gov. Harry Flood Byrd, brother,
led the the official welcoming
delegation.
To thousands who filled the city
auditorium. Commander Byrd re-
ceunteds his adventures in the
frozen north. He painted word
picture Of his flight to the top of
the world.
Following a reception, Com
mander Byrd left for New York
where today he win receive a
platinum watch from the New
York Aeronautic Club.