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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Geraldine Farrar Back
From Trip to Germany

New York, Sept. II P-Geraldine
Farrar, opera singer, returned today
on the Resolute from visit to Ger
many which she said had been
marked with praise and hearty well
come everywhere she went. She
reached Berlin on the celebration of
the event, twenty-five years ago,
when she first made her debut. The
flappers of a quarter of century ago
brought to meet her, their daugh-
ters, who, Miss Farrar described, as
the "fiappers of today
Miss Farrar said that she had no
plans for the future at present and
that she would go to her home at
Ridgefield Conn.
Not once while In Germany, al
though invited to do so many times,
did Miss Farrar sing. She travelled
with her father Sidney d. Farrar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
INSOLVENCY PETITION

An involuntary petition in insol-
vency will be asked by Attorney
Monroe S. Gordon, representing the
II. C. Jones Co., acting against John
Buryta of this city. This petition,
if granted, provides for the appoint
ment of trustees and the sale of the
property of the insolvent party, in
this case a store, in the event that
he has no other holdings than those
involved in the action.
The H. c. Jones Co, has brought
suit for $500 against Buryta, claim
ing non payment of, bill. Attor-
ney Gordon has drawn up the papers
and the writ is returnable in the city
court the first Monday of October,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Democratic Nominees
Are Not Yet Advised

New Haven, Sept. II GPi-It SEEM
ed possible today that nominees of
the democratic state convention
would be formally notified of their
selection by means of a dinner to be
given shortly by the Democratic
Women's Voters league of New
Haven. 1t will be a ratification
meeting. Some time next week the
nominees will meet with the state
committee and the arrangement for
the dinner will be announced.
Rollin L. Tyler, nominee for Unit
ed States senator, and Charles G,
Morris, nominee for governor, did
not appear before the convention
yesterday so it is thought that their
acceptance will be made at the din
ner, and if not at that time at some
other gathering yet TO be arranged,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Fishermen's Trophy Race
Next Month Seems Certain

Halifax, n. S., Sept. II P-The
Halifax Herald, sponsors of the in
ternational fishermens race, says
today that 1T is now practically Ger
tain that the Nova Scotia fishing
feet race for the Halifax Herald
trophy will be held this fall, likely
early in October.
Word from Lunenburg county is
to the effect that the desire for a
renewal of the Nova Scotia fleet race
is strong there" the paper says,
and it is confidently expected that
arrangements will be made to hold
the contests"
Besides the Champion Bluenose
and the Haligonian. there are as
possible contenders, the Mayotte
(still INFESTED in a race) and the
Margaret K. Smith, the schooner
that made such a fine showing in
her first and only attempt, sailed off
this port.
The new Haligonian is another
untried vessel, perhaps better known
than the Mayotte. which is regarded
as very likely to show fine sailing
qualities over a measured course"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
CRUSHED TO DEATH
Mother OF Skipper Diahl Whose
Boat Rammed Ssh, Killed Under
Wheels of Truck.

Everett, Mass, Sept, II R-Mrs.
George Diehl, IS, mother of John
H. Diehl, former captain of the
steamship City of Rome, which ram
med and sank the submarine Ssh
in Long Island Sound, with loss
of 33 lives in September, 1925, was
crushed to death today beneath the
wheels of an ice cream truck in this
city. Removed to the emergency
room of the Everett police station,
an examination showed that Mrs.
Diehl was dead.
Edwin o. Learned Of Somerville.
driver of the truck. was arraigned
in the Maiden district court on a
charge of manslaughter and the
case continued for one month,
pending an inquest. He was releas-
ed in 900 bonds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Wheatland Flowing
Contests 10th Year

Plainfeld, Ill, Sept. II (P-The
real rural derby. the annual Wheat
land blowing contest, in its 49th re-
newal. is set for Sept. s this year.
A new class is announced, for boys
under II in which either horses or
tractors may be used.
The competition is a national af-
fair, open 10 anyone, and Homer
Lapp of Wheatland is at present the
title holder. Twelve competitors
were entered in the first match in
the fall of 1877, and 200 watched
them carve their burrows across the
field. Crowds since then have
grown to as high as 5000 and two
classes for tractor drawn plows
have been added.
A clover field will be used this
year, TO make the competition more
difficult.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
MOTHER FINDS BODY
Percy b. Mallett, 81, Farmer Living
Near Bridgeport, Blows OF Head
With Shotgun.

Bridgeport, Sept. II R-Worry
over financial matters is believed to
have prompted Percy B. Mallett, 81.
a. farmer living in the Tashua Sec
ton of Long Hill, to commit sui.
eide last night by blowing out his
brains with shotgun. He was found
dead on the floor of his bedroom
early today, his head having been
almost completely blown off.
Mallett, with his mother and sis
ter. has lived on Tashua farm for a
number of years. The state police
who are investigating the cause for
suicide We're told that Mallett had
been worrying lately over transact
tons which involved the sale of his
farm lands. Although both Mrs.
Mallett and her daughter heard the
sound of the shotgun fired during
the night, they failed to realize that
it had been fired within the house
and it was not until Mallett failed
to appear for breakfast that his
mother went to his room and made
the discovery of his DEATH.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
SiXtieth Annual Meeting
OF Missionary Society

Danbury, Conn, Sept. II Up
The sixtieth annual joint convention
OF the New England Christian Mis-
sionary society and the Women's
Missionary society opened in the
Church of Christ in this city today
with delegates present from all parts
of New England. The convention
will continue through Saturday and
Sunday. Rev. Kyle Brooks of Hav-
erhill, Mass, preached the sermon
this morning and Rev Homer J.
Armstrong of Everett, Mass, and
Rev. William j. Darby Of East
Machias, Maine, delivered addresses.
This afternoon Mrs. F. L. Benedict
OF Bethel welcomed the delegates
and Mrs. Kyle Brooks of Haverhill,
responded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
WILL AID STRIKERS

New York. Sept. II Pl-The an
nual convention of the United Tex
tile Workers of America today
adopted a resolution pledging its
moral and financial support to the
striking textile workers at Passaic,
N j.
Rabbi stephen S, Wise addressed
the delegates and commended the
organization for its efforts in be-
half Of the strikers. He pledged his
own personal support
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Rhode Island Sends
Invitations to Marie

r. l., Sept. IT R1An invitation
to visit Rhode Island during her
itinerary of the United States was
extended to Queen Marie of Ru-
mania, by Governor Aram ].
Fothier.
In a cahegram forwarded to her
majesty at Bucharest, today his
eHcelloncy SAYS:
Rhode Island will be honored IL
you csn arrange your itinerary in
this country so as to visit our his
toric state. A cordial welcome
awaits you."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
GRANGE CONVENTION

Bridgeport, Sept. II P-The an
nual convention of the Connecticut
State Grange will be held in this
city on January 11.s12 and 10, 1927
according to statement today by
]. Arthur Sherwood of Easton, one
of the state officers. This is the
first time in IA years that the state
grange has held its convention here.
On January IL the sixth degree will
be conferred in full form.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Extra Cops May Attend
Burritts-Pirates Game

Anticipating that the large crowd
expected at the City league cham
pionship game at Walnut Hill park
tomorrow afternoon. between the
Burritts and Pirates, may become
unruly through excitement, Super
numerary Officer Charles McGrath.
park officer, has recommended to
Chief Hart that extra policemen be
detailed. The game is for blood"
1t is said, and the largest crowd Of
the season is expected. 1t is ex-
pected that additional policemen
will be detailed to assist Officer
McGrath.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Typhus Epidemic Spreads
In Prussian Districts

Berlin, Sept. IT Pl-The typhus
epidemic at Hanover, attributed to
the pollution of drinking water by
floods, is spreading to other places
in Prussia.
One hundred persons are being
treated in the hospitals of Duis-
burg, 60 at Halhyerstadt and 80 at
Groeningen. A further outbreak is
reported at Chirstburg. West Prus-
STA.
The reported cases at Hanover
thus far number f,41f and there
have been 40 deaths.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
GOMPERS REMEMBERED

Geneva, Sept. II Pt-The memory
of Samuel Gompers, former Presi-
dent of the American federation Of
labour. will be suitably honoured In
the new building of the Internation-
al labour office at Geneva.
Although the United States is not
a member of the International
Labour organization, Mr.. Gompers
took a keen interest in the associa-
ton from its inception, and lead
ing part in the formation of its
charter,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
j. F. sHANAHAN DIES

New Haven. Sept. II P-Jehn r.
Shanahan. who was prominent in
democratic politics in New Haven
for many years and had served In
different offices in the city govern
ment, died today. He was born In
England. He leaves wife. Ave
daughters and one son.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
AMERICAN LUNCH ROOM

Amsterdam, Sept. II P)-The
American lunch room has become as
popular here as the American bar
in Paris.
Like the Paris American bar,
however, the American lunch room
has undergone changes in transit.
American tourists who spy the
familiar sign and expect to find
there ham sandwiches and a glass
of half-and- half soon discover that
only the name is American. Inside
schnapps and picked herring DOM
mate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
DTN'S REPORT

New York. Sept. II R-Dun's
weekly compilation of bank clear
ings show an aggregate of sS,94l,-
96S, 900 n decrease of AZ per cent
over last year. Outside of New
York there was a decrease Of 80
per cent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
SUICIDE IN TORRINGTON

Torrington, Conn, Sept. u Up
jeremiah NJ. Dwyer, so, committed
at his home here today by
himself in the abdomen
with a shot gun. He had suffered
for lorg period with an injured leg
and for the past few days had been
extremely melancholy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. and Mrs. F. Masse of 1eg
Cherry street, announce the engage
ment Of their daughter, Lucille, to
James Pignatelli, Jr, son of Mr..
James Pignatelli of 81 Lilac street.
The wedding will take place next
April.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
POLICE AUTO HITS TREE.

The windshield on one OF the po-
lice department roadsters was
broken last night on Cedar street
while Sergeant Patrick a. McAvay
was driving it, 1t is said the car
struck a tree. Tho car was in COM
mission today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
TREASURY STATEMENT
Treasury balance

Treasury balance ..... $136,71S,657
New York Exchanges, $4,000
600; balances, 139,000,000.
Boston - Exchanges, $1,000, 900;
balances. 80 OO O0O
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Funerals
Thomas c. French

The funeral of Thomas C. French
of 240 Glen street will be held to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock at st.
Joseph's church. Burial will be In
ST. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17

Miss Gernadine Harmon, 17-year-
old McCook (Neb) high school
senior, is buddy to the American
Legion men of that town. She won
a bathing contest they held, and
then helped them put on a member
ship campaign. The Legionaires
plan to boom her for the title Miss
Legion" at the national convention
in Philadelphia this fall,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17

Albert Rappaport, famous cantor,
who is now serving With the Temple
Anchei Scholom, one Of Chicago's
biggest synagogs, will give up his
religious work to enter grand opera.
He has signed as a tenor with the
Chicago Civic Opera company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
Bank Vault Warehouse
For Valuable Cr0ns

Kelso, Wash, Sept. II Pl-A crop
so valuable it was stored in a bank
vault was grown this year on the
farm of Alexander brothers, near
Woodland, in southwestern Wash
ington.
They planted sixty acres to pep
permint, a single acre producing
from 40 to As pounds of oil. The
oil was sold at SO pound. bring
ing the value of a five gallon can
to $500.
Poplar trees grow satisfactorily
only when they receive plenty of
light.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-17

A single factory In Pascagoula,
Miss, makes 100000 paper bags
daily
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26
MelUille Players Coming
Next Week In Tent Theatre

The Melville Players, who open an
engagement here next week, are no
strangers to this community. They
have visited here before and have
generally produced dramatic enter
tainmcnts above those of the average
tent show in histrionic merit.
They have large company of play
ers and will pitch their tent on the
vacant lot, corner Market and Front
streets. Their repertoire of plays in
cludes almost every type of human
interest, and they claim to have
players who can serve up very high
class, artistic Interpretation.
By advertisement on another page of
this issue of the Democrat can be seen
their detailed programme, and the
public is earnestly requested to look
them over. They are out to please.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26
HONORS COME TOP.H.S.
FOR THE FIFTH YEAR
Miss Virginia Merrill Wins County
Prize Offered By Eastern Shore
Historical Society

The Prize of twenty dollars, offered
annually by the Eastern Shore His
torical Society to a student in every
county on the Shore, has been award
ed in Worcester county to Miss Vir-
ginia, Merrill, of this city and 1926
graduate of Pocomoke High School.
This prize is given for the best His
torical Essay submitted by Senior
student of one Of the High schools in
the county Together with the Prize,
the winner is given a free trip to Bal
timore, where he or she is entertained
as the guest of the Society. The Wor-
cester Democrat extends it's hearty
congratulations to Miss Merrill for
having won such splendid award.
The subject which Miss Merrill
chose for her essay was "The Life of
Col. John Gunby." It will be remem-
bered that Miss Merrill used this for
her Old Home Prize Essay, which she
read at the Commencement exercises,
and which was published in this paper
two weeks ago. The essay was indeed
a well-written paper, and dealt with
the events in the life Of the county's
practically unknown hero Of the Revo-
luton in an exceedingly interesting
manner.
The Eastern Shore Society began
awarding the Prize five years ago.
While it does not seem strange to Po-
comolxians, yet it is notable record
that in each of these five years the
award has been given to a student of
Pocomoke High School. This appears
we'll for the English department Of
the school. Moreover, it has been
won every year by girl. Though
much has been said about the girls,
yet it seems that they can win some
things.
1t is to be hoped that in years to
come the honor of winning the Essay
Prize will continue to stay where it
belongs-to student in Pocomoke
High School.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26
new PRINCIPAL
APPOINTED FOR
POCOMOKE HIGH.
Howard o. Kinhart, Of Caroline
County, Named By Board Of
Education This Week
ATTENDING COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY THIS SUMMER

Howard o. Kinhart, A. B., of St
Johns College, and A. M, this sum-
mer, of Columbia University, has been
appointed by the County Board Of
Education as principal of the POGO
moke City High School, in place of
Prof. K. w. Eutsler, resigned.
Prof. Kinhart is q native of How
ard county, is about 35 years Of age,
and comes to Pocomoke from the
school at Ridgely, Caroline county.
He is considered rising young man
in the teaching world, and accepted
this position as offering wider and
more promising field. He has been
much sought after by County super
intendents, and the local school is,
from all reports, to be congratulated
in securing him as its head.
Prof. Kinhart is married, his wife
before her marriage being Miss Mil
dred Willis, prominent teacher in
the Easton, Md. High School. They
have no children.
1t is to be regretted that the new
incumbent will be compelled to make
some very invidious comparisons be-
tween the splendid school buildings Of
Caroline county and those of Worces-
ter. If he can start successful
movement here toward betterment
Of conditions in that respect, he will
confer boon on public education.
The Board of Education has made
special effort to obtain an efficient
head to fill Prof, Eutsler's place, and
the community owes them a vote Of
thanks for their efforts in that di-
rection. Prof. Kinhart comes highly
recommended, and the community
should prepare to give him all the
cooperation possible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26

l.
The Seventh Annual Session of the
Eastern Shore Baptist Training
School will be held at Cambridge, on
July 25-31. About twenty-five Bap-
tist churches of the Shore, will con-
gregate.
1t is expected that 100 delegates
outside Of Cambridge will enroll.
Cousses in Sunday school; young peo-
pies and mission work will be given.
Popular lectures will be offered each
evening. Recreational features have
been provided. The Oakley Beach
Hotel will be headquarters and the
courses will be conducted in the Cam
bridge Baptist Church. The teachers
and lecturers will be: Rev. w. R. Gull
lom, dean of Wake Forest College, N.
c.; Mrs. w. L. Blankinship, secretary
of Atlanta Baptist SIS. Association
Rev. Coils Cunningham, Of Alabama,
missionary to Japan-Lyman p. Hal
ley, B. Y. P. u, secretary Of Ken
tucny; Miss jeanette White, Field
worker of Woman's Missionary Union
Of Maryland; Rev. ]. E. Berkstresser,
of Delmar, Del; Rev. G. N. Gardner
Of Cambridge; Rev. J.. C. Ledbetter,
Of East New Market, and Rev. T. N.
Tombes of Easton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26

and disadvantages of the different
strais and point out the nature of the
diseases affecting the crop.
The third stop was made at r. F.
Mason's, at Bloxom, where another
strain plot was inspected. The princi-
pal feature of this stop was the de-
tailed explanation by DR.. Martin from
New Jersey of the spindling tuber
and exactly how this disease is affect
ing the potatoes of New Jersey and
other sections.
The fourth was a short stop made
at DR.. w. w. Kerns, Bloxom. This
stop was for the purpose of making
another check-up on the seed sources.
The tour then went direct to the
Eastern Shore Experiment Station at
Onley, where a great many things of
Importance were discussed in meet
ing held under the trees on the lawn.
Visitors from othe rstates were given
an opportunity to talk with the grow
ers of Virginia and Maryland and
many subjects Of interest to both
were exhaustively dealt with.
Arrangements having been made
previously with Mrs. C. M. Dunton's
class Of the Onley Baptist Church, a
picnic lunch was served by the class
at a very moderate cost.
The Worcester county tour began
by assembling at the fertilizer plots
on the farm Of J. P. Taylor, one mile
east Of Pocomoke City, where the tour
lists were given an opportunity to
study the effects Of nitrogen. on the
CONTINUED on page 1O)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-26
MARION BANK CASHIER
DIES FROM INJURIES
End Comes To Alden Davis Last
Friday.-Was Victim Of Auto
Accident

Alden Davis, cashier of the Farm
er's Bank of Somerset County at Mar
ioi, who was fatally injured in col
lision between a truck. belonging tt
Feldman Bros, and coupe driven b!
Mr.. Davis, on Tuesday night, June Is
died at Nthe McCready Memorial Hos
pital on Friday of last week at Pm
Immediately following the acciden
Mr.. Davis was rushed to the hospita
with the hopes that his injuries were
not serious and that prompt medica
attention would save his life. Pneu
monia soon developed, however, ant
physicians, owing to the serious ma
ture of his injuries, could give no as
surance to his friends Of his ultimate
recovery.
Mr.. Davis was 81 years Of age. He
was the son of the late Alden Davis
ST., and Emily Miles Davis, both ma
tives of Somerset county and members
of well-known families.
In early life Mr.. Davis was tele-
graph operator in the employ of the
B. C. & A. Railroad Co., at Berlin, and
remained in the employ of that COM
pany for a number of years. Resign
ing his position with the railroad COM
pany about rs years ago, he opened
drug store in Marion which he con-
Quoted with success until 1904, when
the Farmers Bank at Marion was
founded and he was made cashier.
He married Carrie Tull, daughter
Of the late Samuel L. Tull, Of Tull's
Corner, and a sister of Gordon Tull,
well-known attorney Of Princess
Anne.
Mr.. Davis is survived by his widow
and two children-Emily and Caroline
May-and one brother-Arzah Davis,
a well known business man of Marion,
and three sisters-Mrs. William S.
Miles, Mrs. John G. Horsey and Mrs.
Edwin Robinson.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Davis home in Marion on Sunday,
at 8 P. M, the Rev. Mr. Clarke, of
Crisfield, officiating. The pallbearers
all of whom were Masons and MEM
bers of Mr.. Davis family, were: John
G. Horsey, Weldon Howeth, Frederick
Miles, Edwin Robinson, Gordon Tu,l
and John T. Handy.
Mr.. Davis was vestryman of St.
Paul's P. E. Church, near Marion and
was n,e.ctc.' &c tho Jr. Order Of Me-
chanics and a Mason.