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New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
EAST HAMPTON MAN BUYS COLE STORE
We'll Known Berlin Business House Involved in Transfer
COURT RECEIPTS S79o
1iquof law N'iolators Crowd Ber- I'm Court RooDl--Mcn's Lyccum Schedules Dcbatc-Berlln Grange Farmers Ntght--ltens.

The Cole grocery store or Berlin street has been sold to David Leitzes of East Hampton, Connecti- cut, and the new owner has already taken possession. T. is planned 10 conduct the store along the same lines az did the previous owners, carrying a stock Of provisions and articles Of general need.
 The store was formerly owned by Robert and Everett Cole, who con- ducted 1t successfully for some time, establishing the business on q sound basis and continuing 10 build upon that formulation until 1t became ono of the biggest business houses In the town. The two brothers, who reside in East Berlin, have also managed a store in that village and will continue to do so, it was ntat- ed today. They will confne their {. ,iyitics to that store exclusively, q. least for the present, it was said. Tie price for which NIT. Lcitz"s purchased the Bcrnn street hnop conld not be learned.
 The building in which tho store is located, at th" corner of Berlin street and FarminFton road, Is one Of the landmarks of the town. For many years 1t has been q general store, changing hands from time 10 time. but also maintaining a repu- tation for depen liability. At onc time 1t vas owned by Town Clerk Arthur Woodruff and William Blake ot New Britain but it was sold by tlinm to the Col" brothers.
 It is one Of tho pioneer business houses of the town. having been originally established before New Britain was separated from Berlin.
 Daughter Is Born
 A daughter was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mar2oni, who reside at the Carbo brick yards in knnslrgton.
 Rum Runners Fined
 William J. ponner and John B,Ikis of New Britain Tera fined so00 and costs each and were given suspended jail sentences of 60 days, when they appeared before Judge George c. Griswoii In the Berlin town court last night, charged with q ansporting liquor. They were rep resented in court by Attorney Will liam F. Mangan Of New Britain,
 Officer Michael Smith of the state police department made the arrest of the two men on the iurnpik" yesterday afternoon. Their truck was found 10 contain six barrels of
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Aspirin Cargle in Sore Throat
 or Tonsilitis

Prepare d harmless anl effective gargo by dissclyinS two "Baycr Tablets Of Aspirin" in four table spoonfuls Of water. Garslc throat Repeat in two houp il 
 Be sure you usc only the genuine Baycr Aspirin. marked with the Eayer Gross. which car be had in tin boxes Of lweite tablets for fer cents,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
ON EXHIBITION TOUR

The Hahoah Sport Club socr"- traw. claimant of the European chamrionshir, sails April 1o for m exhibition tour of the United States
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
NOTED PIANIST DIES

Vienna, March 5 tPl--Iul'us Ep- stein, noted pianist and teacher, for 34 years head Of the Vienna con- seryatory. is dead. aged 9t.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

Tryon, tho lecturer. Miss Ruth INHlnher rendered several piano solos and James Thomson offered a few Scotch songs,
 IL was expected that report on the progress of arrangements for the ,ojd Ft1dlers' contest might be had, but Arthur H. Bushnell. chairman was rnabl" 70 he present and the imatt"r was post poned until the next meeting.
 Grange Farmers Night
 The n"At meeting of Berlin Grange on March l6 will h. known las Formers Night" and an espe- iclally attractive program Is being prepared. Th" committee in charge ,of arra 0gcm"n's is composed Of Mir Iand Mrs. Edward E. Adams. Mir. 'and Mrs. Leon Hall and First Select man GeorE" F. Carter and Mrs Car tier. 4 meeting Of this committee lis scheduled for this evening.
 spent Weekend Here
 ~ Hampshire, WAS the weekend guest Of Mir. and Mrs John C&shman Of konsington,
 station Agent III
 Erod'rick Tomllnson Of New Brit ain, station agent lt the Berlin de- pot, has boon taken sick and Will bc unable to rcsum" his duties for some time it Is stated. EIo was taken i'll while visiting relatives in Bridgeport | few days ago. Arthur II. Bushnell is substituting for him at the sta tion.
 East Berlin Items
 The regular meeting ot the Com munity club will ho held tonight at o'clock at Pythian hall. The pro- gram will b" in charc.' Of Mir. and Mrs. George nalh"y, Mrs, N. Dal- boy md Leo Dalh"y,
 The Modern Woolmon will meet tomorrow evening at the usual hour at Ath,rtic hall.
 Tie Junior dancing class, which iltS lf''ll Npli' ltl''l III l.tiHl I'''l llIl during tine winter months, has been for the season.
 The next meeting Of the Progress | sive Reading Circle will b" held on Tuesday evening, March 16.
 The Parent and Teachers associa- i ton of the Hubbard school will l meet at th" school on Friday eV'n- i ing March 19
 Thn EpUor I"agno of the Fast Berlin Methodist church will hold q Tont"n supper in the church base ment on Friday evening of this ! week.
 f yon want your antique chairs 1 seated with ru%h. take them 10 II. x. Latin who do"s first class work l at his shop iN tho rear of bungalow 1 on Hudson street. Berlin, near the 1 turnpike. H" also does caning. l Phone G64-l@.--adlr,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Episcopal Church Supper

A public supper will be served at tho Church of Our Saviour parish house at 6 o'clock tomorrow evening under tn" auspices Of the parish guild. Tn" nonu will consist of oyster stew, cabbage salad. fish cake, crab meat salad, rolls and ap- ple and l,mon pc.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Federation Notes

The Woman's Federation of the Congregational church will moot at { o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the parish hons" Mrs. Charles S Thay- "r. president of the Connorticut Home Mission Union, will Sroa, on work in th" west. The evening group Of inc Federation will be at | o'clock at tn" parsonage.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
( turti> Street Building Line

The committee appointed hy the city council 10 investigate the mat t"1 of a building line on Curtis street stated that they had no progress 10 report just now. but that q definite r,port would he made at the April 11Hp'lpo- 0f ,D, I1C,J
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

Rnitcrmilll at Prior's Soda Foun- tain, s. Parich's Day Carls. NoN- ritis for rhoumatism,-- udU.
 Tickets for supper at Church os our Saviour tomorrow night, '0 rnutS.-adyt.
 Victory Elrhcr Shop is NON open in ifs now quarters in tho powuham Flock k.--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Infant Dies

Jam'S Coulou Cassidy. IN-Iays- .old son of Mir. and Mrs, Thomas Cassidy Of S@ Broad street. 'i"I last might at thf home of his parents. Funeral services were htM this afternoon Th" body was placed temporarily in tho vault at West cemetery and "tH later he removed ln St Ln..-n-L.a n.-,u1tnrA
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

If yon want your antique chairs .soatod with ru%h. take them 10 II. \. Latin who dors first class work at his shop iN tho rear of bungalow on Hudson street. Berlin, near the turnpike. H" also does caning. Phone ady-.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Grange Nfcctin"
Prayer Meeting

The regular prayer meeting ot tho Baptist church will h> held at 7:4i o'clock tomorrow evening. Dr.,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
skating Tonight

Joseph Clvizzio carelaker of Rockwell park, has announced that there will be good skating again this evening on the park lagoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

The meeting Of Berlin Grange last night vas well attended and two interesting entertainment feat .ures were offered by Mrs. George
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
Other Court Cases Heard

A meeting Of Bolton kasica post, American Legion, will hN held to morrow evening at s o'clock at 1.c- zion hall, Kensington. Members are asked 10 escort to this meeting their mo'hors. wives. sisters or swc' L. hearts, since Mrs. Lucy Edwards, state heal Of the American Legion auxiliary. will be present and will have a message for all women in ;orosted in the auxiliary.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
CANNAS

Cannas, like other snowy tropical
perennials, are used as an annual in
this part Of the world to give color
to the landscape near the house or in
parks. Being tender and treated as
an annual, they belong to that group
of plants called bedding plants" and
are set out after all danger of frost
is past. Great improvements have
been made during the past few years.
in size and markings and colors of the
flowers. The tropical effect of a large
bed of cannas, of one color or judici-
ously mixed, is not surpassed by any
other plant.
While cannas can be raised from
seed, they are generally grown from
division of the roots. If early plants
are wanted. the roots are planted in
the hot bed or warm house in early
April. About the middle of May, the
plants can be set out, for the ground
is then somewhat warm and there Is
little danger of frosts.
After frost has injured the tops,
the roots may be dug, preferably when
the soil is somewhat dry. The roots
are stored in a warm, dry place and
covered with soil or sand to exclude
the drying air.
Cannas grow from three to seven
feet high. For dense mass effects the
Evening star., 1926-05-01

r. Wherry, the principal speaker, dis
cussed the garden value of various
wild flowers, emphasizing his remarks
with beautiful colored slides showing
the flowers growing in their natural
habitat. DIR. Wherry pointed out the
necessity of studying the soil require
ments of wild flowers before introduc
ing them into the home garden. Some
require lime and some acid soil. Even
the degree of acidity is important.
Many of the flowers shown have been
grown successfully by DR.. Wherry in
his own garden at Chevy Chase. Too
little attention has been paid to ma
tive American plants and perhaps too
much to those of Asia and Africa.
Keen interest was shown by the audi
ence, as several Takomans have al
ready begun to naturaliZe wild flowers,
such as trillium. lilies, aZalea, Violets
etc. Mr.. T.. G.. Powell discussed in an
informal manner current work in the
garden.
Capt. and Mrs. Chester Wells have
invited members Of the American
Horticultural Society in the vicinity
of Washington, and their friends, 10
visit their garden at WOodsend. 1920
Jones Mill road Saturday, May S. at
| ) pm.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
WINDOW GARDENS ii

| window garden Is source or more
satisfaction to many people thar a
walk on Sunday through public
park. Further, the intimate care re
quired of even a single window box Is
a daily reminder of the beauties OF
nature.
Soil for window boxes is today's
topic. Outdoors our plants usually
have sufficient room, but in the win
dow box there is more or less cramp
ing of roots. Hence It is necessary to
make the soil richer than that required
in the flower garden. Window box
soils should be 50 prepared that they
possess the following characteristics
They should not pack hard like clay
nor should they contract when toe
dry, but instead should remain porous
and springy. The potting soil used
by florists is perhaps the easiest OBJ
tainable, and many of these firms will
often sell it by the bushel. 1t would
take at least a year for the average
person to secure suitable compost OF
his own making.
After the roots Of the plants have
filled the soil In the window box, ii
will be best to add little fertility
from time to time. A handful of sheeI
manure sprinkled over the soil Of the
box at intervals of three weeks apart
will usually be sufficient. This can be
worked into the soil by scratching the
surface with a kitchen fork. A lot
Of the plant food will naturally leak
out of the surface area in watering
and be carried downward so that the
plant food may be used by the roots
of the plants. Instead of using the
dry sheep manure, some people prefer
to use a weak manure liquid made
from this same material
Next week this column will take up
the subject of window box plants, ia
be followed by one on planting and
care.
Evening star., 1926-05-01

w. r.. Adams of Kansas City, Mo-,
spoke before the recent Daughters of
the American Revolution Congress on
the subject of "Wild Flowers in the
Garden, and Their Need of Protec-
ton" In her capacity as director of
the National Wild Flower Preserva
ton Society, Mrs. Adams is taking an
active part in awakening interest in
our native plants. A weekly maga-
zine, "Wild Flower" is sponsored by
her society as a means of distributing
information to the schools and other
interested parties.
The garden editor wishes to call
attention to the wonderful display of
pansies in front of the Administration
Building of the Agricultural Depart
ment and to the beds of Darwin tulips
located about the grounds. These
tulip beds offer an ideal opportunity
for the amateur gardener to select
varieties for this Falls planting. The
short wave of warm weather greatly
stimulated the Towering plants, max
ING various kinds which ordinarily
bloom weeks apart burst, forth al
most simultaneously. This is the sea-
son of color in all the parEs, and our
citizens should take advantage OF the
wonderful opportunities offered every
one.
The Hyattsville Horticultural So
ciety will hold it's annual flower and
vegetable show on May % and 90.
At the regular April meeting of the
Takoma Horticultural Club. held in
the Takoma Library April 26. DR.. L.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
Gardening i'm Washington
CHESTER ]. HUM, Garden Editor, The Star
AND ITS ENYIRONS

| part of the garden, where the sun will
| warm up the soil.
| Diseases and insect pests are liable
| to be causing trouble in the garden
and among the fruits. Secure the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture Farmers Bulletins on these sub
jects and be ready to use the proper
! control measures at the proper time.
One should begin busting roses now
that the leaves are coming out, using
| the dust at intervals of q week or ten
| days to control mildew, black spot and
insects. The best formula calls for
| nine parts of sulphur mixed with one
part of dry arsenate of lead. If apnis
| are present, add one or two parts or
| nicotine sulphate powder. Do not try
| to use one remedy for all plant trou-
bles.
| Are you planning to bag" any
| grape clusters this year? Bagg1ng
| insures perfect. luscious clusters. with
the minimum of poor berries and none
of them punctured by wasps or hor-
nets. It is q simple operation-just
the drawing Of a paper bag over the
selected clusters after the berries have
set and have attained the size of small
| currants. Close the mouth of the bag
about the upper part of the stem OF
| the grape cluster.
Clean up last years foliage from
about the hollyhocks and Canterbury
bells to stop the spread of blights. To
aid in the control OF these diseases,
spray the plants when a few inches
high with a soluti"l of Bordeaux.
1t is now goo time to set out the
"pips' (crown bid and rootS) of the
lily of the vale =. Set the top of the
pip even with ne ground. Watch for
aphids. Spra' with a nicotine wash
or sulpho-toh" eco soap.
We have, warned against the prun-
ing of earl, Spring blooming shrubs
up to now. 1t is hoped that this warm
ing has prevented you from cutting
away the lowering shoots. Now that
the forsy hia or golden bell has fin
ished blooming. one should not hesi-
tate in pruning. Cut away the older
branches which gave the fewest flow
ers this Spring and throw the strength
of the plant into bud formation on the
younger shoots.
Ants may be effectively eradicated
in lawns and gardens by the use of a
teaspoonful of carbon bisulphid
dropped into hole made with the
handle of rake or hoe in the center
Of an ant hill. Note: Handle and
store carbon bisulphid with the same
precautions that are used in handling
gaSOline.l
Evening star., 1926-05-01
WATER IN THE
GARDEN

Water when properly applied is of
great value in the flower and vege-
table garden and in maintaining
good lawn. Analyses of the various
vegetables show that they are largely
composed of water. Experience also
shows that with vegetables like peas.
celery, lettuce. cauliflower, tomatoes
and others their yield will be increased
by at least one-third when water is
abundantly used Flowers make
larger blooms and these last longer
when given plenty of water. The wa.
tered lawn is almost always the most
attractive.
With the exception of roses, water
can be applied to plants in the morn
ing or evening. On roses, however, it
should be used in the morning, for the
combination of moisture and the cool
ness of the nights are factors in the
prevalence of rose mildew.
Water has two uses in the garden.
Its main use is to dissolve the plant
foods in the soil and to transport these
foods through the roots to the plants.
Most plant roots are a few inches un-
der the surface of the soil, and then
extend downward for some distance,
depending upon the type of plant and
it's age. Sufficient water should be ap-
Evening star., 1926-05-01
AIMS OF THE A. HI. S.

The American Horticultural Society
is national organization. with head
quarters in Washington. Its object is
to promote horticulture in all its
branches. Cooperation with organi-
cations that are already promoting
some line Of horticulture is regarded
as of paramount Importance In addi-
ton, special efforts are being made to
stimulate horticultural interests not
being fostered by any special group.
Publications by the society are con-
sidered essential. The subject matter
for these publications is so selected
that it is believed every horticultural
interest will find something of value.
In order to arouse local interest. it
is felt that local organizations holding
community meetings, fostering neigh
borhood improvement, or promoting
local exhibitions. should be encOur-
aged. 1t is the purpose of this society
to render any stimulus and assistance
practicable to such organizations, and
eSpecially to persons desiring to es-
Evening star., 1926-05-01
PARSNIPS.SALSIFY

Parsnips and satisfy are two crops
which require a long season in which
to grow, and which may be dug and
stored in the Fall or left in the open
ground and dug during the early
Spring months. The quality of both
is improved by freezing. The plants,
like other root crops. need Il deeply
prepared, rich. lOamy soil. Hard clays
or soil filled with rocks will usually
produce stunted or divided roots.
The seed of the parsnip should be
shown as soon as the soil can be pre-
pared, and in rows IS inches apart.
The seed must be fresh, for it looses
it terminating powers in the second
year. To aid in termination, the seed
should be covered with sifted compost
and since the seed are slow in grow
ing. few radish seeds may be placed
in the drill so that the rows are read
lily seem The plants should be thinned
to stand 3 inches apart in the row.
cultivation must be continuous
through the growing season. Saleify
grows more readily, otherwise the
culture is the same. The roots should
be harvested promptly in the Spring,
before new growth starts, otherwise
they become woody and useless as
food.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
WEEK STARTS MONDAY

The National Association of Build
ers' Exchanges has designated the
week beginning May 3 as Accident
Prevention week in the building indus
try. In setting aside this week for
the purpose of reducing accidents T."
a minimum, the association calls at
tention to the fact that more than 80
per cent of the accidents that occur
each year in the building industry
could be eliminated if proper consider
alton were given to the strict applica-
ton of safety measures on all con
StrucrlOn wurN.
1t is estimated that accidents cost
the building interests approximately
$120 900 600 year.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
THE CLADIOLUS

Having, as l hope, by my article
of last week, aroused interest in the
gladiclus, a plant we'll known but not
cultivated as extensively as it de-
serves, 1t now seems desirable to give
b %: of Information on it's culture.
AS to details know of no better
way to present this than to submit
condensed copy of the cultural notes
as compiled by the American Gladiolus
Society, as follows:
When oulbs arrive. open package at
once to admit air. If not wanted to
plant soon, store in cool, dry place.
Plant when the trees native to your
vicinity are unfolding their leaves.
Then all dangers of damaging frosts
are past. From then until last of
June.
Plant in BEDS rows, borders, etc,
and among other light-rooted plants.
Plant in open sunny places not too
near buildings nor close to founda-
tons.
A sandy loan is best, as it works
freely, retains moisture and is pro
ductive. Any good garden soil will
do, but some require more work to
keep loose, to keep weeds down, etc.
At planting time, use only we'll
rotted manures or commercial fer-
tilizers. Spade not less than eight
or 10 inches deep. PulveriZe manures
and soil thoroughly. Open rows or
trenches six inches deep. Is or 20
inches apart. Set large bulbs in
trenches the width of the bulbs apart.
Farther apart If you care to but no
closer. Smaller bulbs not set so deep.
Deep planting slows appearance of
Sprout through ground but protects
from late frosts, heavy winds and eX-
treme hot or rainy weather. Cover
bulbs with an inch of soil, then
sprinkle literally with sheep fertilizer
or bone meal. Fill in rest of trench
with soil and firm down.
Keep soil loose and free from weeds.
Use plenty of sheep fertilizer, tankage
or bone meal. Bone meal is good but
slow. If nitrates and ammonias are
used, be careful. They are strong
and stimulates more than food. Cut
flower spike when first bud is open.
III cutting spike, leave four to six
leaves on plant to mature bulbs. Dig
the bulbs when foliage turns brown
but always before freezing weather
Cut off foliage close to bulb. Dry in
open air few days but keep from
frost.
Remember that good bulbs. plenty
of sun. food. water and cultivating is
all you need to raise prize winning
glads.
CHAS. E. F. GERSDORFF.
Vice President, American Gladiolus
Society.
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tablish them Near Washington this
can be done by personal contact, and
in case of flower shows by the loan
of vases, but farther away it must be
by correspondence, and later by pub
lications that are now being planned.
The American Horticultural Society
is providing monthly lectures which
are open to the public. Furthermore,
flower shows of more than community
scope are conducted Two of these
have been held, and a third is sched-
uled for peOny time this year.
Other lines Of work will be taken
up as the present endeavors become
well established and the the public's
support of the society demonstrates
that it is filling IA public need. The
present membership of the American
Horticultural Society is nearlXs 400,
scattered through three -fourths of the
States and several foreign countries.
Evening star., 1926-05-01

piled so that it may soak into the
ground for several inches. In water
ing the garden shallow trenches are
sometimes made between the rows.
taking care not to injure the roots.
and the water is allowed to soak into
the ground from these trenches. After
the soil has dried, it is cultivated to
form dust mulch so that the mois-
ture may be retained in the soil.
Sprinkling is used occasionally to
wash the dust off Of the breathing
pores of the leaves. Sprinkling alone
simply dampens the upper surface of
the soil and induces the formation of
surface roots, which endangers the
well being of the plants during extend
ed periods of dry weather. The rule
for watering is to water thoroughly.
so that the upper few inches of soil
are completely soaked and then to
desist until the plants need water
again.
Evening star., 1926-05-01
TIMELY HINTS

The early paintings of vegetables
should be promptly thinned while the
plants are small. This gives each
plant a sufficient space in which to
develop. With root crops like beets
this thinning can be gradual, using
the tops for greens, or in the case of
carrots the baby roots can be used as
a creamed dish.
II you are growing rhubarb. watch
the plants when harvesting is over.
Remove the seed stalk as soon as it
begins to shoot upward, and save the
energies Of the plant for root growth
for the 1927 crop.
Another sowing of spinach and one
OF lettuce are now in order. Remem-
Der to keep up a succession of crops
to obtain the finest in quality of home
grown vegetables.
Early beans may be sown in a shell
tered spot. preferably in the southern