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New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
CHICAGO CLEANUP
 TERMED EFFECTIVE
Chief Of Police Says City Also
 Is Dried Up

Chicago, May 10 Pt-Chicago has been "cleaning up and dried up" as q result of the drive on crime after the staying of William McSwiggin, hanging prosecutor" Chief Of Po- lice Collins said today.
 "The lid is on in Cook county 10 stay" the police head declared. He told of plans to present to the spe- cial grand jury on Tuesday evidence Of "all kinds Of violations involving liquor. beer gambling and vice un- covered In raids directed at appre- henslon of McSwiggins slayers." " Evidence collected by police war rantcd 300 indictments, he said.
 Meanwhile tho special county grand iury planned 10 resume in quiry at Joliet into the escape of seven convicts from StatesviIIe prison last week. with indications that the investigation would include the subject of pardons and paroles, which also is under scrutiny by the Chicago officials.
 Five of the seven convicts have been recaptured, q sixth was be lieved trapped in q wood area three miles north of Ottawa, H. The fugitive, thought to be James Price, escaped into dense thicket last night after exchanging shots with q posse of deputy sheriffs and citizens. Sheriff F. T. Welters, surrounded the wood with his force and planned a closing in movement.
 In Chicago, investigation of the affairs of the major engineering cor poration, headed by Major M. A. Messein, former welfare worker among paroled convicts, revealed that a number Of ianitors held stock In the concern. Among them, in- yestigators from the states attor- neys office stated. was Claude r. Peters. business agent Of the Flat Janjtors' union, had one of the men convicted of terrorist methods in. janitors' strike two years ago and subsequently, parolad with William r, Qucsse, president of the organi- zation.
 Several Of moro than one hundred stockholders questioned last night said the stock had been praised at meetings of the janitors' union. All asserted they had purchased the stock as a speculative investment and that they had no interest in anyone in state institution. Ma jor Messlcin las told officials that negotiations are under way for the sale Of the rights of the corporatiou for large sum.
 Deputy Warden Klein. slain in the Statoville prison break. was a stock holder and former official of inc concern. Officials at Joliet are in Testigating letters apparently con- taining references 10 paroles for state prisoners found in Klein's of- fec.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Keeyers
 Married for 56 Years

Mir and Mrs. John II. Keevers Of s" Chestnut street will observe on Wednesday, the 18th anniversary Of their wedding with no formal ceIe- bration planned. Both were born in Ireland and both came 10 this coun. try when still children. They were married in Windsor Locks in 1870. coming to New Britain shortly aft @rward. Mir. Eeevers was employed at the Union Mfg. Co.,, and later at the Minor & Corbin Co.,, from which le retired q few weeks ago. He is one of the oldest Knights Of Colum- bus in the city in point of service.
 The couple have five children. ", II. Keerers Of Hartford, John E. +. K"evers, chairman Of the democratic town committee: Mrs. Thomas J. Smith. Mrs. Arthur J. OLeary, and Miss Sarah Keeyers.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Grand Jury Again Will
 Probe Death of Girl

Woscester, Mass. May 10 Ep - Evi1once in the mysterious death of . Lena Leblanc of Lcominstcr, whose
 body was found in q Leominster
 park lake last December, after she
 had been missing from home for several days will be presented for a second time to the Worcester coun- ty grand jury which vii convene
 here today. Edward Rousseau of Leominster, who was questioned about the girls death is now being held at the Bridgewatcr institution for the criminally insane. Miss Le- blanc was reported missing Decem- her r and when her body was found several days later controversy arose as to the cause of death. Her father insisted on an autopsy and paid ex- penses for it, after the cause of death had been given as suicide. Medical Examiner D. Sidney Wood worth said death was due to "drovn- ing, either suicide. homicide. acci- dental, or shock" Consideration was given to the theory that the sudden swelling Of the thyroid gland had resulted in Miss Leblanc choking 10 death.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
After Flu and Colds
 Tanlac Brings Back Health

After q bout with the flu, when your knees are wobby and your feet like lead, when your back is weak and your head swimming. tone up your system with Tanlac. Note how yoI pick right up from the first few doses.
 Thousands Of men and women are happy and vigorous today be- cause Tanlac carried them over similar periods of weakness and depression. It's action is perfectly natural because it's ingredients are all natural. Roots, harks and herbs long known for their medicinal values. combine their tonic proper ties and give 10 Tanlac it's amaz- ing power 10 revitalize the blood and in'i@orate inc digestive organs. r. snaps the whole system intJ fight
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

ing trim,
 If flu has left you just half alive" don't delay in taking T'anlac. So long as your system is weak and rundown it cannot resist ia tiguc; it cannot throw off the at tack of any germ or illness you may be exposed 10. Tone up your whole body; enjoy the vigor of natural hralth and lot Tanlac rid your sys- tem ot all after-nu impurities. Then you'll feel tit and be fit; natural vitality and resistance will be yours again.
 Step into your druggists today and get this amazing tonic. The first bottle will convince you of its merits And as an added precau- ton. knep your bowels open with Tanlac Vegetable Pills.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

New Haven-Yale announces new honor course of individual study in law school.
 Winsted-Peter A. Nasin, 55. drowns in four feet Of water in spring; cries of woman companion fail to save him.
 Acknowledgement get wage increase from S7l2 cents 10 s1 an hour.
 Windsor--Edward J. tialligan. 27, dies in automobile accident; be- lieved car struck telephone pole when wheels skidded.
 Now Haven--Reports from Lon don announces program of enter toinment for footguard cancelled because Of strike.
 Norwich-Bunealow at MohAgan hr Norwich-New London turnpike 0estroynd by flrei loss placed at s. 900.
 New HaFen-TWo men float about harbor for three hours before being rescued from their overturned canoe.
 New Havon-Danicl Zuk, GS. in jured in fall from third floor of telephone building Friday, dies in hospital.
 Redding~-Poltce search For Jack Crawford, farm hand, reported 10 nave assaulted elderly employer ana set fire 10 barn and house.
 Hartford -- Police search for Ernest Borowski. 20. reported 10 be h"ir to large estates in Germany.
 "oston--Andrews Homestead. one Of Connecticut's oldest landmarks destroyed by fire.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
REFERS CHANGING
 PROGRAM OF CALLS
May Visit England After Touring
 France

New Haven, May 10 P0-Dehnite annouuecmen, has been received from England that the general strike has forced q change in the original plans of the Governors Foot Guard and the Putnam Fha- lanX of Connecticut and the Rich mond Blues of Virginia now on the way to England.
 Because of the industrial uuheav- al, fl has been found necessary, ac- "ordinS 10 an announcement by the British Gazette. in London. 10 can eel tho official program planned for the entertainment of inc American military companies in England. That this situation was known to the Americans aboard the liner Chi- cago was indicated last week when q radio dispatch was received in this city from Major Judge of the Second company, Foot Guard. stating that tho Chicago would not stop at Ply mouth, as originally planned, but bttli Sb hEItil 10 iltNTf, IL "dS stated in Major Judges radiogram that the trip would be reversed. the Americans visiting Belgium and France first and stopping in London on the way home if conditions per mitted.
 That if is the hope of the British t'.'. this revised program can be
 "ind out is indicated by the Brit :. u government announcement which au1Sasts that possibly the Ameri- cans might stop in London later after visiting the hattlofclds Of Bel gium and France.
 Additional messages received in this city state that the members of the party are well and having q wonderful time" and that "cvery- thing is all right"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
BANK ALARM DRAWS CROWD

ThH rlnginG Of the burglar alarm al tho New Britain Trust O., caused furry of excitement about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and 8 large crowd was attracted by the noise and possibility of a robbery. Traffic Sergeant John J. King, Ser 9eant Patrick J. OMara, and Offl- cers John Stadler and Walter Ma Iona investigated. discovering that the ringing was due 10 a defect in the wiring.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

for connecting with Canadian and American lines was resumed yester- day on the Newfoundland railway system on a tri-weekly expres busis after a four month suspension by snow hlockades.
 Railroad service in the mountain sections Of the interior will be aban- doned during the winter. hereafter, it is understood. with service only between Grand Falls on the east coast and Cornorhrook on the west coast. where large paper mills are operating.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Automobile Races Set
 For Charlotte Today

Charlotte. N. C.. May 10 OP - Charlotte was crowded today with people from various southeast ern states who had arrived yesterday land during the night 10 attend the fourth semi-annual automobile race at the Charlotte speedway. under auspices Of the American Automo- bile association.
 Sixteen drivers headed by Harry Hartz, who has first place in the lineup, have qualified for the c50- mile grind. which is scheduled to be- gin al . o'clock. The purse is S25.- Goo
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

Rev. Charles Coppens will complete a quarter of a century as pastor of.St. Petor's Catholic church next Sunday.
 Father CoTpens, who succeed cd Rev. \. r, x. Schneider as pastor Of that church, trained for his religious work in Bel g!um, his native land, and was ordained at Louvain, June %. 1896. Tho entire period of his service as q priest was spent in this country. He spent four years at St. Petcr's church, panbury, and for q few months before being named 10 the pas torate of the local church he was curate at St, Ann's, Wat crhury.
 In his capacity as pastor at st. Peters church he ministers 10 tho religious needs of both German and French Catholics Of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Benjamin Slade Wins
 Tau Beta Pi HOnOrs

Benjamin Slade, Of this city, a third-year student in the Harvard engineering school, has been elected 10 the Tau Beta Pi society, This is the honorary society of the school. Elections are made on the basis of scholastic record.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Mother and Her Children
 Die in Crossing Crash

Lindenhurst N. T., May 10 GP.- Mrs, Lillian Rowe, 2S, and her two children, Sarah, and Alfred six months old. were killed yesterday when a taXicab taking them to church for the christening of the younger child crashed into Long Island train.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
More Than 200 Irish
 Priests Will Attend

Chicago, May 10 tPl--Permission Ito attend the eucharistic congress here has been given to more than 2oo Irish priests. according to in formation received today at congress headquarters.
 large number of prelates will further represent Ireland in the congress ceremonies. Cardinal ODonnelI or Armagh, primate Of Ireland Is among those scheduled to come.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Sedan Crashes Into Tree,
 One Man Meets Death

PrtIand. Me, May 10 Pl-Henry
 Ferville, 35. of Lewiston. was killed land Victor sacre, 30, also of Lewis
 ton, was badly bruised when sedan crashed into tree at Gray corner, Is miles from here. early this morn ing. A man named Spangler. a salesman. said 10 be from Indian
 apolis. and reported to have been
 driving. disappeared after the crash
 and is being sought
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
cA G1RiaL Qlhshing WiU Convince Y0u

TN your own hon1e-test the Maytag. Do a weeks
 washing without expense obligation. Prove con- A vincingly that 1t will wash everything-the finest fabrics, as gently by hand-the heavy bulky things even grimy greasy work cothes-rnore thoroughly than any other way. Washes faster and easier.
 Prove that the Maytag washes tubfuls unusually clean in to minutes-wilole washines-50 lbs. of dry clothes in an hour Prove that it washes collars, cuffs, wristbands, without hand-rubbns.
 Phone for a Maytag--wc will gladly deliver one for any washing you want to give it. Test it as your own-test it thoroughly-usc it unsparinsy Ii 1t doesn't sell itself, don't keep it.
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

The presence oc q great ice cap lowers tho temperaIure of a region about 50 degrees.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

Tarrytown, N Y.--Theres much excitement as to what John T. Rockefeller will do regarding per mits for building apartment houses near his cSta:a, since he already had n roof painted green annually and q chimney on the water works camou- faged in order that his view shall not bc spoiled.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

R. R. SERVICE RESUMED
 St Johns. N. r.. May 10 tP) - Railroad service through the inter-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

Tours-T.a Belle France is putting f. over Germany and England Min ister of Labor Daurafour says the birth rate now equals Germany's and surpasses England's. AS for unemployed there arc only i47 in all Paris, compared with hundreds of thousands in England and Ger many.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

Iowa raises more hogs than any other state.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

A flreless cooker was patented in England in 1857,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
FLASHES OF LIFE: SECRETARY DAVIS
 IS STRONG FOR FLAPPERS OF TODAY

The Hague-Handsome Prince Ferdinand of Rumania, some of the Dutch think. would make a nice husband for the plump. amiable Princess Juliana, who is likely to be queen somo day. Ferdinand, %. homeward bound from England for a family conference about his brother Carol has just met 17-year- old Juliana, who is studying law.
 Orange, N. J.-Florence Rosalie Kelly is 10 be New Jerseys first woman governor. take it from her dad. Shes only q and a justice Of the peace already.
 Washington-Flappers of today will give a good account of them selves when the time arrives for them to take their place among the matrons, it is predicted by Sccre- tary James J. Davis. Also there were flappers 10000 years ago and quite short skirts in the early nine teenth century.
 New York--Bilho Burke Is to play the part of tIapper jailed by her prudish father. a reformer Flor eng Ziegfeld her husband, is to star her in Rex Beach's "Padlocked."
 Newark. \. J.-Beniamin Gold stein is neither 10 shave nor cut his hair for a month because his daugh- ter has become Sister Mary Agnes. The family Is mourning her as dead and has buried a coffin containing the ashes Of all her worldly belong inss,
 Aboard s. s. Aquitania-Thc fishes are receiving no golf balls from Bobby Jones. The ace of the Walk CT Cup players refuses to knock them overheard like his mates, be- cause there was slip and some body nearly got hurt in such prac- tice on his previous trip across the pond. That trip failed. Perhaps this will be different unless the strike lasts.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

The HaEue-George, the young dcposed King Of Greece. is 10 visit the T.. s. A. in tho fall. Whether he can dance like the Prince of Wales remains 10 be seen. Mrs. George, who was Elizabeth Of Ru- mania, will he left behind.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

Breslau--Hcrr Bobist who once flew for the kaiscr's army, thinks he has an invention 10 make an air plane. if it really insists on do- scending, glide down instead of crashing head first. Counterweiehts in a falling machine slide 10 the rear. re-establishine a balance.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-10
Think Of H

A cabinet Glenwood Gas Range at this un- heard of low price. One of the popular models of the best known and finest line of ranges in the world Glenwood reputation has been earned by sheer merit Close comparison with other ranges shows many outstanding points of superiority The castings are heavy and smooth the life of GlenVoods is longer-they are perfect bakers and cookers and no more eco- nomcal range is made All of these features that are found only in the fincst-at a price even lower than for an ordinary range
 We have only fifty of this splendid model Come in as soon as you can,
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
HENS EGGS

A visitor to the outskirts of Bos-
ton had his attention attracted to the
display of eggs in front of a dealers
establishment. There were seven va
rieties of eggs, which included
fresh eggs" strictly fresh eggs" "
Western eggs" Cape Cod eggs, "
etc. Different parts of the country
have in like manner made their own
standards and created their own
names for eggs. The United States
Department of Agriculture has re-
Gently planned to reach every licen-
sed egg dealer in the United States
in an effort to establish through
them a uniform system of grading.
For that purpose the Department has
prepared a set of posters which
show colored pictures of eggs of
different qualities, and comparison
of eggs as they look when candled.
Specifications are furnished for each
quality factor. The factors included
are sOundness of shell, depth of the
air cell, visibility and mobility of
the yolk, firmness of the white and
development of the germ. The stand
ards provide for four qualities of
clean, sound shell eggs, two quail
ties of dirty shell, and one quality of
crack shell. Six different types of
inedible eggs are pictured and de-
scribed.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
OBERCO, ORGANIC, MINERAL
COMBINATION FOR FEEDERS
AND MIXERS!II

This new product of G. Ober &
Sons Co., is purely a mineral COM
bination and does not contain Pro-
tein. 1t has been shown that GER
tain quantities of organic minerals
are necessary to maintain healthy
cattle and fowls, if heavy milk and
egg production is to be expected of
them. This mineral mixture helps
to replace in their bodies, what the
strain Of heavy production depletes.
1t is also very good for hogs and
all young and growing stock. This
product is not expensive and should
be used by all mixers and feeders.
1t is for sale, straight or in mashes,
by the following dealers. Ask them
about it:
Simpson Bros, Milford, Del.
Oscar Blair, Milford, Del.
John V. Weidler, Dover, Del.
Houston Roller Mills, Houston,
Del.
Diamond State Roller Mills,
Milton, Del.
Layton & Ayers, Georgetown. Del.
The Sussex Milling Co., MillsbOro,
Del.
W. A. Hargadine, FELTON,, Del.
Williams & Baker, Dagsboro, Del.
Howard H. Dickerson, Laurel, Del.
Enterprise Milling Co., Seaford,
Del.
Bridgeville Flour & Feed Mills,
Bridgeville, Del.
Distributed in Kent and Sussex
Counties by Simpson Bros, Milford,
Del. Phone 274. j16-tf
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
Farm Lands And
Building Sites For Sale

NO. Farm 1856 acres; 100 acres
clear Sc acres timber. Splendid grain,
tomato, potato bean and pea land.
Ideal dairy farm. Fine shade. Six room
dwelling in fair repair. Comparatively
new barn and silo and other outbuild-
ings. Fruits for family use. A money
maker for a good farmer. Priced right.
Easy terms. About 3 miles from cement
road and railroad station. Possession
can be had at once.
NO. 2-Farm of 100 acres; 70 acres
clear 80 acres timber. Splendid land for
corn, beans, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers,
berries and scarlet clover. Good 8 room
dwelling, with front and side porches
and cellar. Barn, stable and chicken
house and other outbuildings. Store and
grist mill near by, also a fine lake of
water Located 2 miles from boulevard
and railroad station. Fruits for family
use. Price less than buildings cost to-
day Terms easy. Possession can be had
at once.
NO. 3-Farm of 80 acres; 40 acres
clear, 10 acres in timber. Ideal land for
sweet potatoes, fruits and early trucks,
strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb and
blackberries. Already set in bearing
shade. Six room dwelling, barn, stable
and chicken house, all in fair repair
Located one half mile from stone road
and railroad station. Price low, terms
right. Possession can be had at once.
NO. 4-Thirteen acres with new bung-
allow, barn, stable and chicken house.
Located two miles, from stone road and
railroad station. Fine level land for
fruits and trucks. An ideal chicken
farm Price dess than buildings cost,
/ terms right Possession in thirty days.
NO. 5-Farm of 40 acres; 35 acres
clear, 5 acres in timber. Fine land for
all crops. Level, no bottoms or bitches.
Growing fruit-apples, plums, walnuts
and grapes. Spendid 6 room dwelling,
| front and side porches. Good barn,
stables, wagon shed and chicken house,
| in good repair. Located one mile from
stone road and railroad station. Church
near by. Price less than buildings cost.
/ Terms liberal Possession at once.
NO. 6-Farm of so acres; 40 acres
| clear, 10 acres growing timber. Splendid
| land for fruits, sweet potatoes and
| trucks. Seven room dwelling, barn,
wagon sheds, corn crib and three large
up-to-date chicken houses to care for
| 1900 to 1000 chickens, all in good repair.
| Located 2 1-2 miles from railroad sta
ton, one mile from du Pont Boulevard.
Price low, terms reasonable. Possession
January 1st, 1927.
NO. Acreage without buildings. To-
Gated few hundred yards from the du
Pont Boulevard and / 1-2 miles from
Milford town limits, near Haven Lake,
will sell in acre lots or the whole.
For further particulars address or see
GEORGE II. HALL,
R13-tf Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
Administrators Sale
Or
PERSONAL PROPERTY

The undersigned. administrators of
Leonard S. Clendaniel. deceased. will Of
fer for sale, on
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08

yer Seed 1925 Crop Crimson Glover
Seed. New Crop "Abruzza" Rye. New
Crop Leafs Prolific" Seed Wheat. No
cookie, no onions, as near 100 per cent
as is possible to buy. Alfalfa. Old fash
ioned clover. alsike. Timothy seed and
etc. Joseph E. Holland, Milford a2O-St
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
NOTICE TO KENT TAX PAYERS

will be at the following Towns,
from the hours, Nine O'clock to
Twelve O'clock A. NJ, and from
One O'clock to Four O'clock P. NJ,
to collect Count, School and Spec
ial School Taxes for the year 1926.
Monday, October II, Milford, John
P. Stewards Store.
Tuesday, October u, Smyrna,
The National Bank of Smyrna.
Wednesday, October 13, Harring-
ton, Joshua Smiths Store.
Thursday, October IA, Kenton, w.
G. Knott's Store.
Friday, October Is, FELTON,, Har-
rington & Lynch's Office.
Monday, October IS, Willow
Grove, ]. T. Todd's Store.
Tuesday. October 10, Hazletville,
Ed. ThompsOn's Store.
Wednesday, Octobr 20, Camden,
S. w. Hammond's Store.
There is One Percent Penalty
due on all Taxes paid in October.
JAMES e. SAPP,
I. Oct.-1-2t Receiver of Taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08

Contract 73
Vance's Neck Road 200 Miles
4, 400 Gu. Yds. Excavation
800 Gu. Yds. Borrow
$500 Tons Broken Stag Base Course for
Secondary Roads
240 Lin. Ft. Is in. Corrugated Metal
Pipe
GO Lin. TT. IS in. Corrugated Metal
Pipe
80 Lin. F't. 80 in. R. c. Pipe
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertising in this column costs
one cent each word for each nSer-
tiOn.
All ads In this column must be paid
for In advance. This Is the only way
In which orders Will be received TOR
these small ads. No ad received for less
than 10 cents. If you have an ad which
you want inserted count the words (ao-
dress and al) and multiply by the NUM-
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run, Send the amount with the ad'
Milford chronicle., 1926-10-08

FOR SALE-Almost new National
cash register. large, one key board, lc
to $1,000. Cost $275.O0. Can be bought
much less; ii is too large tor my KIND
of business. VIM. H. Warren Milford.
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