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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
Former Western Electric Co.
Chief Engineer Took
Out al Patents

The recent death OF Charles +.
seribner. one Of the three greatest
electrical inventors this country has
known in the last two or three dec
AIDES. has elected the following tribute
from Thomas A Edison
Il had the greatest admiration Tor
Mr.. Scribncr's imaginative power and
his ability to visualize and anticipate
in minute detail the requirements Of
HE vast technique that has been gradu
ally built up IN the electrical industry
Mr.. Scribncr was the most industrious
inventor ever have Known He was
apparently interchangeable and his i'm
agination seemed 70 be houndless
Mr.. Scribners story Is that OF boy
inventor whose high promise attracted
the attention OF the late II MI Bar
son. former president OF the Western
Electric Company, az the outset OF ms
career. In after years he became Chief
engineer Of the company, q position
which he held q years. After the
death az Steinmetz he was credited
with holding more patents n the cleo
trieal field than any other man save hts
friend. Mr. Edison. In the course OF
his y years oil active service he took
ont 4 total of al. He was bS when
be died al his summer home in Jericho.
Vermont
In his early days MIR. Seribner
worked with Mr. Edison on q number
Of Inventions The first multiple
switchboards 20 be used commercially
on a large scale were 81 Mr.. Serb
ner's design. The electrical circuits
employed in inter communication,
suichboaris aud Signalling apparatus.
as DEVISED hy him, haye been adopted
nj only throughout iills country, hH,
IN nearly all countries IN the world
He Vas a fellow OF 4, American In
ssif,ue ~ Electrical Engineers. atFl n
1900 his work Was rvUgnized BY the
EWard 81 a gold metlds al the Pans
Exposition.
Mr. Serihncr Was hTn IN New York
IA 1851. bat spent hrs hiyhood IN To-
ledo. IN 1850 he m9ried Margaret
Brown. also OF 1olcda whom he sur
yivcd In 1870 he wgut - Chicago
taking with him his agSt invention
auionsatic telegraph repeater, Ihs
story OF his FIRST days with The csaa,
nary ne served SO Ions an hest bs is,sd
frosu the following aeeisat written hs
Mr.. Barton shortly hsieFs lbs desstli
Elm he Fall of 1870 the Shap ot the
Western Electric Manufacturers Com
nz,rr was on the third fasor Of ths
kinzie Street buildine. with the sioE
efiscc. which was lighted b skyligt't
IN tire crnler oi the rrori, while tb'
general ofhce VAS downstairs.
eVsxisisx the shoe ga : nusnl.es q
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
SPECIAL NOTICE CITY TAX
PAYERS

The Tax Assessor of the City Of
Key West, Florida, having sub
mitted to the City Council his.
preliminary assessment roll for
the year 1926, for approval, al
persons desiring to have correc-
tions thereof made, whether in
listing valuation of property or
otherwise, are hereby notified
that the said assessment roll win
be in the City Clerks office, ac-
cessible 10 the public, beginning
Saturday, August z, 1926, to and
including Thursday August 18th,
1926, for said purpose.
The Clerks office will be open
for said period from 8 a. m. to 12
m. and from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.
daily. except Saturdays and Sum
days, Saturdays will be from Q q.
m. to II m.
Any person desiring a correc-
ton as above shall file with the
!, City Clerk on or before Thursday
Angus. 10Th, 1926, his or her pc
tition to the City Council, setting
forth his or her objections to said
assessment and the corrections de-
sired to be made.
The City Council will meet at
the City Hall, Thursday August
18th, 1926 at 500 p. m. for the
purpose of equalizing the assess
ments and making proper corree-
tons, and viii reconvene from
day to day until all of said pesi-.
lions shall have been heard and
equalization of assessments are
completed.
WALLACE PINDER,
City Clerk.
august 9, Z, 9, 10, II, 12, is, il,
Is, 10
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
AGENTS WANTED

WANT experienced Automobile
Insurance salesman to be rep
resentative i'm KEY WEST and
MONROE County. Liberal
Agency Contract to right
party. Write for full informa-
ton. State experience and quail
fications. r. b. PLUMMER,
BELT AUTOMOBILE INSUR-
ANCE, p. o. Box No. 2947--
MIAMI, Fla. aug5-3t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
TO THE FREE HOLDERS OF
MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA,
OR QUALIFIED ELECTORS:

The Board of County Commits
sioners have been in negotiations
with contractors and capitalists,
seeking to secure the construction
of toll bridges from No Name Key,
Florida, to Lower Matecumbe,
Florida, connecting up the two
ends of the Monroe County high
way. It has been submitted to
the Board of County Commission
ers that in the event the Boarl
will grant a franchise to a private
corporation permitting the cor
poration to construct these bridges
at a cost of approximately $13,-
900, 10000, $4,000, 100000 in six
per cent bonds and $500, 000.0 90
stock, that the corporation would
construct the toll bridges accord
ing to the plans and specifications
on file with the County Commits
sioners. The company to be per-
mitted to collect tolls to the ex-
tent of twelve and one-half per
cent of the bonds and stock is
sues. and any excess over said
twelve. and one-half collected in
tolls. to, revert to Monroe Goun-
ty, and at the expiration of Tween
tv-five wears the ownership of
said bridges will revert to Mon
roe County. provided. Monroe
conntr will lease the bridges from
the corporation at an annual lease
If $500. 600 90 for the term of
Twerfv-five wears. which sum to
10 paid from the first tolls collect
ed. and in the event sufficient
tolls are not collected amounting
TO 5000, 100000. then Monroe Conn-
tv IS to nav the deficiency. The
cornoration to operate the bridges
md pay all expenses including
sinking fund Of bonds without any
additional exn"nse to the County.
It is therefore submitted to the
free holders nf Monroe County
Who are qualified electors, wheth-
or Monroe County should enter
into said contract, and grant said
franchise on the terms outlined
above or not. An informal cleo
tian will be held on the 18th day
o August, 1926. for the purpose
Of ascertainin- the wishes of the
alified electors who are free
ders, whether said County shall
fr into said contract or not.
he form of the ballot to be
used at said election shall be:
Mark an X in front of your
choice.
Shall Monroe County enter into
a contract pledging to paw
5000, 100000, or any part thereof
that may be needed, to secure the
construction of toll bridges under
franchise contract, from No Name
Key. Florida, to Lower Mate
cumbe. Florida. or over such other
route as may be selected. in order
| to connect said oversee highway
or not.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
Edison Pays tribute to Inventor
Who Stood High N Electrical Field
Studying Industry

A dozen Jersey City high school
boys visited the Western Electric Com
plant at Kcarny, n. j, during
Boys Week. inspected the works from
top to bottom and then were assigned
to various tasks. 1t was their first
intimate glimpse into industrial life.
In all, lS2 boys inspected S. Jersey
City plants. In each the boys we're
shown the entire system and then put
to work as the heads of divisions or
and told to do the direct
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
Ladies Of Parsonage
Aid Society Making
Plans To GiUe Social

Next Tuesday evening the
ladies of the Parsonage Aid So
ciety of the First Methodist
church will give q delightful So
cial at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Fl. McInnis, on North Beach.
An excellent program for this
interesting event is being prepared
and will be published later. Re-
freshments will be served, and
everyone present viii be expected
to tell a joke.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

Jock Ingram, blind ex-soldier,
won the London to Brighton walk
ing contest for the third success
i've year and received a $500 cup.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

Shall Monroe County enter into
a contract pledging to pay $780,,
100000, or any part thereof, that
may be needed, to secure the con-
struction of toll bridges under
franchise contract, from No Name
Key, Florida, to Lower Mate
cumbe, Florida, or over such other
route as may be selected. in or
der to connect said oversee high
way or not.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
s2-FooT LEAP TO DEATH

LoNDON-Henry Chelmsford,
age 10, leaped SO feet from High
gate Archway to his death on a
road below.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
BANDIT CHIEF ESCAPES

B0MBAY.Mi Khan, the Bal
uehi bandit chief captured in 1923,
has escaped.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
PRECINCT NO. 4

places and inspectors of said cleo
ton:
PRECINCT NO. I
Place: County Court House.
Inspectors: DR.. w. j. Bartlum,
Ed. Mulrennan.
PRECINCT NO. 2
Place: City Hall.
Inspectors: F. F. Hoffman,
Guy sharner.
PRECINCT NO. 3
Place: Harris School.
Inspectors: Geo. A. T. Rob
erts, Jos. C. Whalton.
PRECINCT NO. 4
Place: Rogelio Gomez Office.
Inspectors: T. Luther Pinder,
George Morris.
PRECINCT NO. S
Place: Cor. varela and Division
SITS.
Inspectors: Jonathan Gates, C.
C. Symonette.
PRECINCT NO. =
Place: School House, Rock
Harbor. Fla.
Inspectors: Roger Albury,
John w. Pinder.
PRECINCT NO. 9
Place: Pine Crest, Fla.
Inspectors: Robert II. Kirk
land. Harry Sullivan.
PRECINCT NO. .
Place: School House, Mate
cumhe. Fla.
Inspectors: B. Lee Pinder,
Preston Pinder.
j. OTTO KIRCHHEINER.
Chairman.
BRAXTON B. WARREN.
WILLIAM r. PORTER.
CARL BERvAIDI
". HILTON CURRY.
Attest:
D. z. Filler.
Clerk.
aug6- II
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

with burned him witt matches him with whip
and beat him with his fists after binding him. Horrgans
eyes closed result of the beating Horrgan
Fletcher deny Fetches charges How Fletcher Horrgan
and tortured him shown the large photo which by
reporters. s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

II means $3.50 for you to read
Electric Company ad. Aug. 4-tfl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

Pinsspples at times attain 4
weight Of seventeen pounds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
TRAVELS 1000. 900 MILES

GLASGOW.-During 45 yaers
as railway guard David Ross has
travelled more than a million miles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

FURNISHED apartments, all mod
ern improvements at Campbell
Buildings. Paul Boysen, 6I9
Fleming street. aug2 2tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
CLASSIfTED9
G0LU NJ N
FOR RENT

FURNISHED apartment, White
street. Apply sos Duval street.
June '2S-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

Walker H. Fletcher, St. Paul
(Minn.) manufacturer, tied Ed
ward Horrigan, his lifelong
friend, in a chair and tortured
him for five hours because. he
said, Horrigan had kissed Mrs.
Fletcher. He threatened Horri-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
ELEPHANT WRECKS ENGINE

CALCUTTA.--An elephant |
wrecked locomotive near Simla.
but died Of its own injuries,
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COUNTY BOARD
HEARS COMPLAINTS

Continued From Page one)
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BEAUTIFUL furnished home on
Flagler avenue. Garage at
tached. Must furnish good ref
erences. Address Home" care
The Citizen. aug. 5-3tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

The following is a list of polling
places and inspectors of said cleo
ton:
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
ALCOHOL RUNNERS SENT
 TO JAIL FOR FIVE MONTHS
Albert Nlatulis and Frank Bog,lanski Of This City Sentenced in
 Superior Court

Found guilty of transporting 1I5 gallons of alcohol on February 13 in New Britain, Albert Matulis, aged 2S, and Frank Bogdanski, both Of New Britain, were sentenced to Jail for five months yesterday at the su- pcrior court in Hartford. Matulis was represented by Alexander w.. Creedon and Bogdanski was repre- sented by Abraham A. Katz.
 Matulis created somewhat of q sensation in Hartford recently when he refused 10 be tlngerprinted follow ing an alleged beating at the hands of the Hartford police.
 Charged with the theft of clothes from co-tcnnt at 215 Park street, Michael Lilley, alias Michael Ward, aged 60, was sentenced 10 jail for 30 days. He was defended by MT, Forward.
 For driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor, John Micznikowslti, a Bristol grocer, was fined $l00 and given q suspended jail sentence of 30 days. William J. Malone acted as counsel.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12

church and a finch party at the Methodist church. It is expected that there will be a good attend. ance at both places as nothing else has been scheduled for the evening,
 There were about 20 men present last evening at Community han, il being the first night that the hall mas been reserved for the men, Nolley ball and basketball wcro played for the most part. It was de- clded that a four team league be composed Of the local followers of basketball and the first round of the play be run off next Thursday evening.
 Wilhelm Johnson is able 10 Inc about the house after several weeks illness of pneumonia.
 A new garage is being erected on the Cote property. Mr. Cote ex- pects to have it finished by the first of May.
 The Boys club will meet this evening at Community hall. Will liam Ogle will be in charge.
 Owing to the anniversary exer- ciSes at the Methodist church Sun day the regular Sunday school ses- sion will be omitted.
 Services at St. Gabricls church will be as usual Sunday morning.
 A swimming meet for the young CT boys of the town connected with the Boys club is being arranged and Will probably be held at the Hartford Y. M. c. A. if present plans materialize.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
ENGAGE TEACHERS
 FOR SCHOOL YEAR
Board Of Education Acts at
 Special Meeting
PROGRAM IS LAID OUT
Gallagher Complainant in "Rolling" Case, Sent 10 Jail for Six Months Death of Miss Mary Brucn-Bas. kctball Tonight.

Al n special meeting Of the board of education held Thursday eve- ming, March II, 1926. the follow Ing commissioners were present: Chairman Noble F. Pierce, Arthur $. Barnes, Dr. John J, Grimley. Arthur C, Hitchcock, Joseph r. O'Connell.
 Commissioner Barnes Of the rural school committee reported to the commissioners on the conference held Tuesday morning with the voters Of the Twelfth school dis trict.
 The school superintendent in- formed the commissioners Of tho evening school graduations which will occur on March 15 and 1G re- spcctively.
 Commissioner Hitchcock, chair man Of the high school committee, presented several matters concern ing building repairs and reported on their progress.
 The superintendent referred to the commissioners the matter of the use of some room in the high school building for instruction in dancing by MT. I've. Following a discussion it was the unanimous opinion of the commissioners that this matter is one that belongs 10 the recreation committee and was therefore referred to this commit tee.
 The superintendent reported on the available balance in the old high school account. It was the
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12

some Of their lost laurels by re. versing the situation. This will be the second of a series of three games between the two teams and Torryyillc. in order 10 stay in the race. must come out on top.
 The big game is scheduled 10 start at 9;15 o'clock and Clyde Waters will be the eleventh man on the floor.
 Miss Mary Bruen
 Mss Mary Howard Bruen. aged 65, died at her home on Prospect place yesterday afternoon after Il long illness.
 Miss Bruen was tho youngest child of Major Cuthbert Barnett and Augusta Forrer Bruen and was born in Dayton, Ohio. on June 26. 1863. She resided in the city Of her birth until 1901 when she came 10 Bristol, where she has since made her home. ..
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12

This is 10 be one of the big church nights 10 close very successful con- ference year. The pastor, Rev. A. A. Ball, will attend conference the fol- lowing day. Conference will be held this year in the Hanson Place NJ. F. church of Brooklyn, N. r. Members are asked 10 mark this date.
 Governor to Speak
 Tho Ten Year social club of the Trumhull Electric Mfg. Co.,, will hold its sixth annual banquet at [ p. m, Wednesday, March o4, in the assembly room of the factory. An excellent menu is being prepar- ed for this occasion and most of the entertainment will be provdcda by an entertainment bureau of Hart ford. Governor John II. TrumbuIl and other officials of tho company twill give short talk to the diners. Tickets will be sold only to mcm- bcrs of the Ten Year social club.
 Services This Evening
 Lcntcn services will be held at 7;30 o'clock this evening at the Church Of Our Saviour. There will be short prayer, followed by a sermon by Rev. George Griffith of Bristol.
 At the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at 7:S0 o'clock this evening there will be a Lenten service with stations of the cross and benedic- tion.
 A regular mid-wcck prayer meet ing will be held at the Advent Christian church this evening at .7:45 o'clock and will be followed by the quarterly business meeting of the church.
 Four New Boy Scouts
 Four recruits were admitted to Boy Scout Troop l at it's last meet ing. making q total of 20 members with two more recruits still on pro- hation. A new patrol was formed with Bert Halstead as patrol lead. CT. Roy Weldon was appointed quartcrmastcr and Albert Beihlcr scribe.
 The Fox patrol won the efficiency pin for the month Of February. Virgil Goodwin has been commis- stoned assistant scoutmaster.
 The troop is running a series of talks on the scout laws, the talks being given by different men Of the town. Mir. Albright, chairman of the troop committee. spoke on the first law. trustworthincss, and it is planned to have Robert l.. Craig of the American Legion talk on the second, loyalty.
 Notes
 A son was born at the New Brit ain General hospital yesterday 10 MT. and Mrs. Otto Wunsch of Union- vile avenue. Mrs. George A. Richard is critic ally ill at her home in Mountain View. She is under the care of Dr. George r. Cook and of a nurse.
 NJ. Berry of East Main street left ! this morning on trip to Europe, l Tho degree team of Brock Barnes post, American Legion, will initiate members into Eddy-GloNCr post Of | New Britain tonight,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
E. R. PRouDMAN, Tax Collector.
TAN NOTTCE

By virtue of tax warrant to me d. rected and now in my hands, this day levy said warrant upon certain pieces or parcels of land standing in the name of Katherine A. Lawess upon tho land rec- ords Of the town of Newington and de- scribed as lots No, is and No. 4e as shown on map Of Elm Hll Terrace on file in the Town Clerks office. Said Taxes on lists of 1929, 1923 and 1924 amount to sl6.sl and interest and on May 18th at : p. nl., will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the public sign post in said town, all or so much of said property as will satisfy said warrant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at Newlngton, this 10th day Of March 1928.
 T.. R. PROUnMAN, Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
(Continued on Page 22)
TAX NOTICE.

By virtue Of tax warrant to me d. levy said warrant upon certain pieces O. parcels Of land standing in the name oi powns & Wentworth upon the land rec- ords of the town Of Newington and de- criOed as lots No. IA and No. IS. Block scrlbed as shown on map of Seymour Park on file In the Town Clerks office. Said taxes on lists ot 1922, 1923 and 1e2i amount to ti4.i9 and interest and on May 18th at ? D. m., I will sell at public Auc- ton to the highest bidder at the public sign post in said town. all or 50 much of said property as will satisfy said warrant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at Newington. this 10th day Of March, 1926.
 l.. Il. pROI'nMAN Tnr cniIectnr
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
AMOS COLLINS IS
 CLAIMED BY DEATH Kensinston Man Had Been Sick
 for Over Three Months WANT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Angelctti Case To Come Up During Superior Court March Term Former Local Man In Six Day Bicycle Races-Items of Interest.

Amos Collins. 5S years of age for many years resident of kensing- ton, died at the New Britain Gen eral hospital last night after an ill., of 15 weeks. A complication of ail- ments contributed to his final break down.
 Mr. Collins was born in Brattle- horo, Vermont, and came to Ken Sington many years ago. He lived on Main street and was employed in one of the local brick yards until about a year ago. Since that time he had been doing work for several residents of the town. He was well known throughout the town of Der lin.
 Surviving him are his wife, of kensington and seven children, Mrs. Olivio Falcetti of Rochester N. r.. and James. Thomas, Joseph and three younger children, all of Ken sington.
 Funeral arrangements, which are fin charge of E. C. Porter Sons, New Britain, are not complete.
 Want Fire Station
 And again the old cry is raised by Berlin residents to the effect that a fire station and fire apparatus are needed in this town. Residents point to Plainville and wonder where that town would be if 1t had to depend on the New Britain fire department for assistance every time there was a blaze. There have been several fires in PlainNillo in tho past few weeks, which would have proved very serious. fl 1t were not for the fact that the town ai- ready has a vountccr fire depart mont of Its own.
 Berlin is forced 10 depend upon thc Now Britain department every time there is a fire here and rcsi- lcnts feel that as matter of abSo- lutc safety. q company should b" organized among tho citi2rnry SO that no delay would h" mot lR coaching any conNagrations.
 The matter has been talked up for several years, but nothing has ever come of it. II is said that the SC actmen have considered the propo- i,ion several times, lut have never taken any definite action.
 Case set For March
 The trial of Cosmo Angolotti Of Meridcn, charged with criminal re- sponsibility for the deaths of Mrs. William Mccarthy and her daugh- ter Miss Frances Mccarthy of Bos- ton in an automobile accident on the turnpike last July, is scheduled for some time this month in the su- perior court. Hartford.
 The case was originally set down for q hearing in the Berlin town court, but since it would be neces- sarv to bind over the defendant 10 the superior court anyway, it was decided to send it through 10 that tribunal without having the hearing
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12

 TAX NOTICE.

By virtue of tax warrant 10 me di- rected and now in my hands, this day levy said warrant upon certain pieces or parcels of land standing in the name of William D. Malcolm upon the land records Of the town of Newington and described as lot No. 252 as shown on map of New ington Park on file In the Town Clerks office. Said taxes on lists of 1922. 1923 and 1924 amount to S355 and interest and on May 9th at , ?. n., will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the public sign post In said town, all or so much of said property as will satisfy said warrant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at Newington, this 10th day Of March, 1926.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-12
TAX NOTICE

By virtue of tax warrant to me dj- rected and now in my hands, I this day levy said warrant upon certain pieces or parcels of land standing in the name of Frank Tobacco upon the land records of the town of Newington and described as lots No. 2Sl and 2S2 as shown on map of plans of Home Gardens Section l, on file in the Town Clerks office. Said taxes on lists 1922, 1923 and 1921 amount 10 Sl3,7S and Interest and on May 18th at D, m,, I will sell nt public auction to the highest bidder at the public sign post in said town, all or go much of said property as will satisfy said warrant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at New!ugton. this 10th day of March. 1926.
 E, E. PROuDMAN, Tax Collector.