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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
FAIRFIELD

The monthly meeting Of the
ChurciImens Brotherhood Of the
First Baptist Church will be held in
the lower vestries, Wednesday even
ing. Supper will be served at $50.
New books have arrived and will be
used for the evenings sing. An
orchestra will assist in the music.
Senator Edwin Foster Of Waterville
will be the speaker.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Baptist Church will hold an
all day meeting in the lower vestries
Wednesday. The ladies will do White
Cross, working in the morning under
the direction of Mrs. Mabel Went
worth. Covered dish luncheon at
noon. Mrs. Addie Glidden and
Group Two, in charge afternoon pro-
gram at $50 in charge of Mrs. Vera
Glazier. Envoy Davis of the Saliva
ton Army and Mrs. Florence Park
of the Little Wanderers Home will
be the speakers. All women are
urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

Kew. L. r. Swan Of Fairfield will
De the speaker at the noon meeting
today at the Maine Central Shons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
rHEATRE ATTRACTIONS
.,,rnNEsDAY AND THURSDAY

rrnNESDAY AND THURSDAY
NV Tpera House: Norman Kerry
@irnder Western Skies" Charles
u and Eleanor Boardman in Rex
Mans "The Auction Block" Two
D Pc. comedy, "Out and In" Walter
ggssoa and his orchestra.
ua,nes Theater: Zane Gray's 1.-THE
r.aishing American" today. Thurs
. ,.r and Friday Leon Enrol and Doro-
ca. cish In, CLOTHES Make the Pr
". Ia.p Dorothy Phillips and Vera Rey-
~ soas In without Mercy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
WLNUSOHVILLE

attend a party, and the evening was
passed in playing games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
MONDAY Shon Mastine

2: II. Marden was in Augusta, on
business yesterday. w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Family Sunday Observed


Family Sunday was observed at
the First Baptist Church Sunday,
when large audience filed the
auditorium vestry.
There was a special musical pro-
gram, consisting of solo by George
Goedecke, anthem by Male Trio and
anthem by the Vested Choir The
pastor told the story of 1.-THE Search
for the Beautiful to the children
which was greatly enjoyed by the
adults as well.
Several families had eight mem
bers present. Special mention was
made of the Glazier family who had
the honor of having four generations
present. The pastor. Rev. Alexander
Henderson. spoke briefly on the sub
Ject Christ in the Home. At the
close of the service the children Of
the Kindergarten Glass, marched to
the platform with their teachers, Miss
Catherine Powers and Miss Vesta
Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

w dII6u.
Mrs. w. r. Kreger has returned
from Weston, Mass. where she has
been visiting her son, Henry l.. F.
kreger. Mr.. Kreger will leave this
week for Cleveland, Ohio. where he
will make his home, having entered
the Law Office of Squires. Sanders
and Dempsey in the CORPORATION
Law department. For the past five
years, Mr.. kreger has been in the
Jaw ONCE of Herrick. Smith, Donald
ana FARLEY. No. l Federal Street,
BOSTON, Mass. He graduated from
Coourn Classical Institute, Phillips
Exeter Academy, Andover. N. H.,
harvard College and Harvard Law
Scnool IN Cambridge. Mass,
MI. kreSer has sold his home In
weston, Mass, but Mrs. kreger and
son, Stoddard will remain in Weston
untll April, when they will 20 to
Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Fowler of
SkoWhegan passed the weekend with
Mrs. Addie +. Webb. '''
Charles Ackley returned Monday
from Auburn, where he has been ar
tendlng meeting of the managers of
tenn. S9s
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gibson of
Watervlile, passed Sunday with Mr..
ana MRS. James Latlippe.
Myrtle Gray is able to be out again
after being confined to her home with
a cold. "-'i-
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Flagg are tho
HAPPY parents of baby girl, PearIe
irene, born February 20.
Mrs
arrived In town Saturday to visit
avenue.
D. S. Ellis has returned from
Springfield, Mass. He was elected
director of the Eastern Farmers Ey-
change. Mr.. Ellis is quite i'll with the
grippe. "'s-- ''ie
w. S. Hassen is confined to his
nome on Elm street, with the "fu"
MIR. and Mrs. E. E. Emery have re-
turned from a business trip to Port
land.
Charles Park returned Saturday
from business trip to New York.
Henry Cakes. who is employed in
Lewiston, passed the weekend at his
home
F. ]. Smith of Boston, Mass. was
business caller in town. Monday.
CENTER-At the next regular
meeting of Victor Grange March 6.
which will an all day session. the
third and fourth degrees will be
conferred on candidate and dinner
will be served at noon. After dinner
during the Lecturers hour George
III. Babb is to deliver his famous
sterioptican lecture on Birds" The
Lecturers hour will be open session
and visitors will be welcome.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
LINES IN DANGER
Northern Mass. Phone Companies Fear Result If High Wind Should Rise,
Rise.

Greenfield, Mass, Dec. 30 R-A coat of ice on trees and wires throughout Franklin county imper- filed communications in this terri tory today. II. K. Duren, manager of the Greenfield Electric Light company and F. H. Holt manager for the New England Telephone Co.,, said this morning that if wind storm should come, a majority of trunk lines would be lost
 All over the county dropping limbs rested upon the wires today and should the limbs be agitated by a gale, hundreds of circuits would be broken. Electric light trouble crews have been on duty constantly for AS hours under severe weather conditions.
 One crew reported during the night with a member suffering from a frozen foot. The weather contin- ucs cold. indicating that the trees will not be released from their ice coatings for another 24 hours at least. Many of the county roads were blocked by trees which have fallen under the weight of their glistening armor.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
DECLARES KNAPP SANE
Expert On Mental Disorders De- clares That Aged Bridgeport Man is Not Without Good Mentality.

Bridgeport, Dec. 30 R}-George S. Knapp, S7, manufacturer of this city is a sane man, Dr. Whitefield N. Thompson, for 22 years superin- tendent of the Hartford retreat, de- olared today in resumption of a hearing upon Knapp's plea for q re- vocation of an adjudication of in- sanity against him.
 Dr. Thompson, who is a graduate of Bates and Bowdoin colleges and of the Jefferson Medical school, in Philadelphia has been studying men, tai disorders since 1899, based his expert opinion upon findings in four examinations he had given Knapp and which examinations extended over long period.
 The doctor found that Knapp's physical condition was good" for q man of his age and that the man who was once adjudged insane in the probate court here, was men, tally alert and showed only one fault and that a poor memory in re- gard to dates.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
HUNDREDS PAY TRIBUTE
 AT (. E. CHRIST FUNERAL
Industrial Associates and Friends Attend Obscquies at Hamil-
 ton Street Home.

Numbered among the hundred of friends and acquaintances who at tended the funeral services this morning of George E. Christ, pro- duction uperintendent of the Cor bin Screw corporation, were repre- sentatives of manufacturing con- cerns whom he met during his 30 years association with the Corbin plant and friends he has made dur ing his life time as a resident of New Britain.
 Services were conducted at the home at 42 Hamilton street. Rev. pr. George W. c. Hill. pastor of the South Congregational church, offer ed prayer. Rev. Mir. Hill accom- panied the funeral cortege to Bridgeport where he conducted com- initial services at the grave at Noun tain Grove cemetery.
 The pail bearers were Charles Holt William s. Lange, Charles Roseen, John Ryberg. Howard Knapp, and Earl Kisselbracll.
 Throughout the day yesterday, hundreds visited the Christ home to view the remains. An unusual amount of floral tributes was sent by the manufacturing concerns, so- cieties of which he was a member, and friends
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
New Haven Road Loses
 In Action for Damages

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 80 tP) - Judge Ernest c. Simpson of the superior court today denied a mo- ton entered by counsel for Harry Laufer to set aside a jury verdict in favor of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com- pany in a suit brought against the latter by Laufer.
 Laufer sought to recover S25,0O for alleged permanent injuries re ccived on July 19, 1925, at the Port Chester station when he claimed he was thrown from train by the sudden starting. The verdict in favor of the defendant was returned by q jury before Judge Simpson on December 10.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
QUIZZED ON KHAN
Son of Nprwal!1 Mayor is Put Through Strenuous Examination in Court Today.

Bridgeport, Dec. 30 [P)-Ruben J. Robbins, son of Mayor Robbins of NorWalk was questioned in regard to alleged assault with the Ku KIux Klan when he took the witness stand in the trial of Louis Noyak of Nor walk in superior court today. Novall is one of IS arrested in liquor raids and held under bench warrants is sued by States Attorney William H. Comley
 The klan angle in the case was injected when Judge John Keogh, counsel for Novak, had young Rob- bins under examination. Robbins who was a state witness testified that he was present with his father when information against Novak in the form of purchased liquor was turned over to the mayor by Harold Mather of Norwalk.
 Judge Kogh asked the witness if he was not in the Ku Klux Klan parade held in Washington last August at the time when the al legged transfer of the evidence to the mayor was being made.
 Robbins admitted that he had been in Washington at the time of the parade. When Judge Keogh asked if he had carried a large blue banner in the parade and later brought the banner back to Norwalk, the witness denied that he had done this
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
MRS. NASH DIES AT S5
Former New Britain Resident Lived
 Here When Place Was 6 Village Dies at Grand Rapids, Mich. ..

Word was received today of the death in Grand Rapids, Michigan, yesterday of Mrs. Isabelle Coleman Nash, who for many years was a resident of New Britain. Her death came after a short illness following fall.
 She was born December II, 1S41, and came to New Britain from Wethersfield in 1858. Shartly after wards she married Henry Otis Nash, son of "Old Squire" Nash, as he was called. They lived for many years on Franklin Square. then called South Main street. Mrs. Nash joined the South church when pr. Goodell was the pastor and retained her member ship at the time of her death.
 She had three children. one of whom died in infancy; another Mrs. Mary Nash Goodwin died in May, 1909. Surviving her is a son, William Robert Nash, with whom she made her home in Brooklyn until last year when they removed to Grand Rapids, Mich.
 The funeral will be held at the B. c. Porter undertaking parlors, 19 Court street, at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill will officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
EXHIBIT ARTISTIC CAKES

London, Dec. 30.-CPl-The cake walk has come to London in q new form. It is societys latest tea time diversion.
 Guests are invited to look at and admire cakes instead of pictures, walking about the drawing rooms of the hostcsses and inspecting the specimens. Afterward tea is served along with samples of the cakes displayed. Catalogues are given to each visitor. With the number and name of each cake, and a price list. The proceeds of the sale go to charl-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
JOHN R. HOWARD DIES
Civil War Veteran Also Was Well Known Author, Editor and Pub fisher,

Staffoffrd Springs, Conn.,, Dec. 30 P)-John Raymond Howard, 90, well known as author, editor and publisher, died yesterday in the home of his daughter here.
 A native of Brooklyn, N. Y, he served through the civil war on the staff of General John c. Fremont and with General G. A. De Russey's heavy artillery, and was an editor ial writer on New York papers be- fore becoming a member of the publishing firm of J. B. Ford & Com- pany, later known as Ford, Howard and Hurlburt. His writings included study of Henry Ward Beecher, of whom he was a close friend, and he had edited numerous compilations of both prose and poetry. He lived for many years in Montclair, N. J., where he was prominent in civic af- fairs.
 The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas c. Chapin, with Rev. Levi Rees, pastor of the Congregational church of Stafford Springs, officiating.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
INK OF OLDEN DAYS
 WAS MUCH TOO STRONG
Its Indelible Qualities Fine But it Destroyed Paper It Was
 Used On.

Rochester. N. r., Dec. 30 R)- Some old New York city ink seller doing an extensive business between 1890 and 17OO was blamed at the American Historical Association's 5 convention here today for having been the cause of destroying many valuable records of historical inter- est.
 The black ink with a brownish tinge sold by the firm made the rec ords perfectly legible. A. P. Hoard. of Taunton. Mass, told the histor- ians, but it was so strong that 1t has eaten the pages into picture puzzles, with many pieces lost or misplaced.
 In some places the ink was dilut- ed, he said. but it's use has been traced in towns up the Hudson river to Albany. along the shore line of Connecticut and up through the towns on the main highways of the period and then south through New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas. The destructive work of the ink in Virginia records, Mir. Hoard said. has been abetted by the activities of bookworms.
 Despite the ravages of time and rough handling, science has been able to restore many records, MT. Hoard declared, explaining that not only faded writing has been made legible. but maps have been re- claimed by process used in the re- canvassing of oil paintings, old doc uments have been silk inlaid and even old and tattered battle flags have been put through silk pro- cess which restores them for hand ling.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Four Holyoke Bremen
 Are Overcome in Blaze

Holyoke, Mass, Dec. 30 N9 - In a spectacular fire in a four story brick building at 309-311 High street, in the heart of the business section, last night, four firemen were overcome by gas fumes, three others were overcome by smoke and several narrowly escaped in jury as floors collapsed, Two alarms were sounded for the blaze which did S25,000 damage.
 Private Maurice Whalen was taken to Providence hospital here in a serious condition from scorch- ing while three others were re- moved to fire headquarters. Second Deputy Chief Watt was overcome by smoke as were Captain Coffey and Private John German.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
MARTIN F. GAUDIAN HOME

Among those who have returned home for the Christmas holiday was Martin r. Gaudian, son of Rev. and Mrs. M. w. Gaudian, who is teach ing in the Bainbridge public high school. Bainbridge, Ohio. Mir. Gau- dian received the degree of master of arts from the Ohio university last June and worked during the summer in the research bureau of Commerce college. He was holder of one of the 5 university graduates scholarships given by the state ot cycellency in scholarship in the uni versailles and colleges of the coun- trV
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30

two boys were playing cowboy Coroner Eli Mix said today after in- vestigating the case. It was just a playful game between two com panions and the unfortunate out come was an accident. according to the coroner. .
 The Francis boy is in New Haven hospital suffering from stab wound considered critical and he is expect ed to recover
 The boys were wearing Boy Scout uniforms and were engaged in a friendly game. The Francis boys companion held a knife in his hand
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
WARNS AGAINST
 BARRING SMITH
Ashurst Resolution Opposed by
 eX.GOYern0r Dunne

Chicago, Dec. 30 LF = The pow CTS that guide the democratic party have been warned by one of their own political faitnthat denial of the oath of United States senator to Col. Frank l.. Smith of Illinois will be fatal to the party"
 The prediction was made by Ed ward r. Dunne. former democratic governor of Illinois, who declares that such an act would be the big gest blunder by the democrats since the Civil war" and the death knell of states rights.
 Protesting the proposal of Senator Ashurst, democrat from Arizona, that the senate withhold the oath of Col. Smith, the Illinois democratic leader appealed to the representa- tives of his party at Washington to keep their activity in the controver- sy over Smiths seating in strict ac- cord with Jeffersonian principles.
 The senator-elect should be given his oath and allowed to present his credentials, after which he could be regularly refused a seat by a two thirds vote. Dunne argued. Any other method, particularly in view of his appointment to vacancy, will be fatal, in my judgment to the demo- cratic party.
 II cannot conceive of political leaders nurtured in the school of Jefferson even giving consideration, much less support, to the terrible doctrine proposed by democratic members by the United States sen- ate.
 T cannot state the case too strong ly, to do what Senator Ashurst pro- poses shall be done would be the big gest blunder by the democrats since the Civil War. .-.
 Ut won't hurt the republicans so much, because they constitute the party that has been naming judges who are carrying out the centralized government program of gradually extinguishing all state, rights. The Ashurst proposal, if adopted, would mean the wiping out of the last vestige of state sovereignty which the federal constitution intended never should be done"
 Affirming his political opposition to Col. Smith without passing judg- ment on the campaign expenditure charges about which the controver- sy over Smiths seating revolves, Dunne defined the peril to the party to be, in repudiating certificate of election, opening the way for repub- licans at some late date to refuse recognition of credentials of demo- cratic senators from southern states by charging that the elections vio- lated the constitution, with regard to the amendment giving the negro the vote.
 Senator Ashurst, sponsor of the protested resolution, forwarded to Gov Small of Illinois request for particulars about his appointment of Col. Smith to complete the unexpired term of the late Senator William B. Mckinley. The Arizona senator wanted to know whether Smith was appointed on the strength of his re- cent election to the long term, or for other reasons. Gov. Small has indicated he chiefly was guided by the verdict of the ballots.
 Meanwhile republicans at Wash ington rested and awaited a first statement from Smith as to his ac- ceptance or rejection of the appoint ment, which he again declined to make here last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
No Criminal Action in
 Mans Death Under Train

Bridgeport Dec. 30 Pl-Alex- ander Stewart, 70. of Stamford died in a manner devoid of criminal responsibility, Coroner J. J. Phelan declares in finding returned today. Stewart was ground to pieces under the wheels of a train at Springdale on Christmas day.
 In his finding the coroner states that it was testified that Stewart when he heard the train approach ing ran toward and Intentionally ripped and fell under the wheels. He further found that it was known that the man had been in 8 de- pressed state of mind for two weeks before the death.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
TICKET DEALERS RULING
Consent Decree FOrbids Them TC
 Exchange Prices

Washington, Dec. 30 Pf-Mem- bers of the American Amusement Ticket Manufacturers association were enjoined today from exchang- ing information as to prices by d consent decree entered as a result of antitrust proceedings.
 The department of justice filed suit against the association and 1S of it's members on December 18th, charging that the members had al lotted buyers of tickets to one an other to be held as exclusive GUS toners.
 Under the court order, the de- fendants are prohibited also from arbitrating disputes among them- selves as to prices for amusement tickets.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Gigantic Drug Smuggling
 Ring Has Been Uncovered

Montreal, Que, Dec. 30 P)- United States and Canadian invesu- gators have uncovered what they be- lieve to be the largest drug ring in North America, said F. W. Cowan, chief of the narcotic branch of the department of health of the Cana dian government today.
 Five alleged drug peddlers have been arrested and more arrests are expected as a result of the investi gation extending over three months.
 Although S10,000 worth of drugs was seized this morning when the arrests were made. a central plant believed to exist has not yet been discovered, Cowan said. Three of the five arrested were railway porters who were charged with conspiracy to sell and distribute narcotic drugs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Runs Afoul of Law Too
 Much; To Be DepOrted

Providence, R. l., Dec. 30 R - John Stareprove, 20. of Hartford, who came to this country from Po- land with his parents IA years ago and has been in jail for various of lenses for about one half of the time lie has spent in America, is to be deported as an undesirable alien. He was brought to this city from Cheshire. Conn.,, last night by Immigration Inspector Frank J. McGovern, who said that the de- portation order has already been issued. stareprove has been arrest ed for burglary and on two occa- sions has been sentenced to more than one year in prison, which fact under the law is cause for depor- tation.
 Stareprove's parents live at 6S Jefferson street, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
BISHOP MEMBER OF FIRM

A change in the business of Delbert K. Perry, architect will be made Sat urday, when Earl k. Bishop, who has been associated with Mir. Perry, will become a member of the firm, which will be known hcnceforth as Delbert K. Perry and Earl k. Bishop.
 Mir. Bishop was a student at the Yale art school and studied archi- lecture at the University of Penn sylvania. He has been associated with Mr. Perry for the past seven years.
 MT. Perry has been in business in this city for about 20 years. He has done considerable institutional work, including the new community church at Storrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Japanese Heir Visits
 Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Washington, Dec. 80 P)-prince Chichibu, heir apparent to the Jap anese throne, paid homage today to the ilustrious dead of the United States as one Of the first acts of a brief visit to Washington.
 Fastening to Tokyo to be present at the ceremonies attendant upon the burial of the late emperor, his father, the prince iourneyed this morning to the Arlington National cemetery, where he placed a wreath on the tomb of the unknown sol dier. Then he hurried away to Mount Vernon to place another wreath on the tomb of Washington.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Pre-War Quality Beer
 DeIights German Public

Berlin, Dec. 30 [P)-Berliners are rejoicing over the return of Weiss beer to pre-war quality Ever since the war they had to content them selves with cheap substitute con- taining only 4 per cent of alcohol. The result was that this pungent blond beverage lost much of its popularity and Weiss beer brewers found themselves in something of q business slump.
 The return to the original brew, of considerably greater strength, will entail an increase in price from about $4 a keg to around SG.75.
 Weiss beer is said to be indigen- ous 10 Berlin alone, due to the pe- culiarly happy blending qualities of the Berlin water.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Springfield Man Found
 Dead in Closed Auto

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 30 P) - Howard H. Carr, 3S local insur- ance man, was found dead in his automobile, parked in a garage, early last night, the victim of mon- oxide gas poisoning. Apparently he was repairing the motor of the ma chine. The body was found by his brother, one hand grasping an opened door and foot protruding from the machine, as if the dead man was stepping from the auto when stricken fatally by the gas fumes. The garage doors were closed.