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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-27
Police Recover Stolen Auto
After Long Pursuit Into Berlin
But Driver Disappears
BULLETS AND NIGHTSTICK
FAIL TO HALT DAREDEVIL

On Gas When Patrolman At Main
And East Main Streets Begins to
Shoot-Posse Sticks Close to Heels
OF Fugitive.
Speeding through Main street.
Franklin Squa: South Main street.
to Kensington and Berlin at 50
mile an hour ra,te. stolen automo-
bile driven by a man who escaped
in the darkness after abandoning
the car. was chased by several po-
licemen. Police Commissioner M. w.
Bannan and private citizens in auto
mobiles shortly after midnight, while
bullets from police automatic pistols
whizzed harmlessly through the air,
all missing their target. This morn
ing the police established that the
car. which Is at the municipal gar
age, was stolen In Waltham, Mass,
about $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon and Victor Riscato aged 1G. is
suspected Of having stolen It. A
burglary in Waltham is also thought
to have been committed by the
young man.
At 1850 o'clock Lieutenant Sam
uel Bamforth was notified by the
Hartford police that an automobile
had driven past q traffic signal and
the driver was suspected of being a
bootlegger. Within a few seconds
after the report was received. Lieu
tenant Bamforth had the red light
signals flashing in all parts OF the
city. and f.v minutes later several
policemen had answered and were
on the lookout for the car. the re-
gistration number having been
caught by the Hartford police.
Bullets Ignored
About 1915 o'clock Officer
Thomas Blanchettc saw the car
turning into Main street from East
Main and stepping irto the street he
blew his whistle and shouted to the
driver to stop. Instead. the car took
on additional speed and the chase
was on. Officer Blanchette fired
three times at the tires Of the
speeding car. hoping to puncturc
them, but the bullets failed to find
their mark. He Communicated an
automobile and gave chase.
Meanwhile. Officer Ernest Bloom
quest, on duty farther south on
Main street. was attracted by the
shots and he ran into the street
and tried to stop the car. The
driver paid no attention to the
command. apparently realizing that
he would have no chance OF escap-
ing arrest IL caught, after the Incl
dents In Hartford and again at
Main and Fast Main streets. OFF,
Ger Bloomquist hurled his night
stick at the windshield but 1t
bounced back without doing any
appreciate damage. Officer Thomas
Lee also tried to stop the machine
and Supernumerary Officer Carroll
was attracted by the commotion
and Joined in the chase.
Officer William ]. Mccarthy. COW
ering his beat on Commercial
street, stepped into the police sta
ton and reported that the car had
been seen speeding through Main
street. He and Supernumerary Of
,ficer James M. McCue in the lat
ter's car started after 1t, and Po-
lice Commissioner Bannan, driving
his own car. took ex-Councilman
Lawrence M. Stanley and some po-
licemen and gave chase. Mean
while, officers Bloomquist and Lee
Communicated Harry Shanahian's
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Devastating Fire Races
MANY Places in AnatOIia

Constantinople, Nov. 81 Rl-Fire
today devastated the business quar-
ter OF Brusa, Anatolia. Two hun
dred shops were destroyed and sew
eral persons injured. The loss Is
estimated at $1,250,000.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
+ RANG TUMBLES.
To new Low
By HARRY Il. FLORY
international News Service

PARIS, March 26.--Reflecting
pessinnism over the probability Of
the chamber passing Finance Min
lister Peret's financial project. the
franc fell to new low record to-
day.
The franc closed at 1910 to the
dollar which is the first time IN
history that it has fallen below g..
The Bourse was quick to react 10
reports from the finance commits
sion of the chamber, where M. Peret
appeared today to explain his pro-
gram.
The reaction of the commission
In the finance minister's statement
was unfavorable and there were i'm.
mediate indications that the turn
over tax proposed by NJ. Peret,.
may cause an early defeat OF the
nrosect leading either to the resig-
nation of NJ. PeFet or the entire
BRAND cabinet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26

nection with the Staying, but
authorities state they know that
the youths were in the neighhood
OF the woman's home on the night
OF the murder.
Mrs. Lehrke's body indicated she
had been beaten to death with q
blunt instrument. Physicians stated
she had been attacked. Her home
had been ransacked.
The youthful quartet confessed.
that they stole q sedan in Ionia. last
Friday and began a series Oe hold
ups which totaled more than ~,
police say. They are Michael xii.
larmey, 20; Leon Wilcox, II, Hugo
Comfort, 10, and Buck Wilson. Is.
Y The quartet will be turned over
to Montcalm county authorities to
face trial on a charge OF robbing
the Fenwick Bank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
REWARD FOR HONESTY
Is GIVEN 10 HOSPITAL

LONDON, March 26.-The, Chill.
dren's Hospital is 500 richer by the
generosity OF Miss Sarah Churchill,
IA, daughter OF winston Churchill,
chancellor Of the exchequer.
Miss Churchill, while with a girl
friend, found pearl necklace in a
London street. A reward OF 5000
was paid the girls. The next day
after Miss Churchill found the neck
lace. she went to hospital for an
appendicitis operation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26

propeller and sent ! radIo for ~.
sistance. she was then so niles
east 81 Frying Pan shoals. and
drifting with the Gulf Stream
which makes wide sweep 70 ssa
at that point
Depending On where he finds the
vessel VIII govern the Tanacraws
captains decision aa to whether
he will take the craft to Hampton
Roads 81 wilmington. ~. G.
nj Ii not known how many per
sons are aboard the Commercial
Spirit nor her destinatiO1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
Wildcat Oil Leases
Bring More Than
$l,OOO,OOO

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla,
March 26.-An oil boom of
large proportions was forecast
by conservative operators here
today when over a million dol
lars was paid for wildcat"
leases in the vicinity of a gas
we'll drilled by the Texas and
Pacific Coal and Oil Company
about 3Oe miles northwest Of
Oklahoma City.
Leases a mile from the well
sold at $1,000 an acre.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
BOYS QU|ZzED
IN DEATH
BY international News Service

MONA, Mich. March 26.Four
Pontiac youths under arrest here.
who confessed to a career OF
banditry which lasted five days and
carried them to numerous towns in
upper Michigan, according To Police
were to be questioned further to-day
in connection with the brutal slay-
ing of Mrs Louise Lehrke, 9S.year.
old recluse of Filler City.
All of the prisoners deny any con-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
MI n I GQMERY
NEWS ITEMS

ROCKVILLE, Nd. March 26.-
Mrs. r. Ashby Leavell. Of Chevy
Chase, chairman for the Sixth Con-
gressional District of the Maryland
League OF Women Voters, is con.
Quoting membership drive by the
Chevy Chase branch, of which she
Is a member, in the hope of IN.
creasing the number of members
there from IS to 200. The cam
paign, SO Mrs. Leavell stated today.
has progressed satisfactorily so far
and she believes the goal will be
attained in April. Mrs. Leayell
plans to inaugurate similar drives
in other sections of the county
and District In the near future.
A large delegation Of Damascus
district citizens appeared before the
county commissioners here and
urged the early Improvement of
two miles of the road from Damas-
Gus toward Woodfield, beginning at.
Damascus. The delegation pre-
scented a petition. The commits
sioners did not commit themselves,
but it is understood the improve
nnent of the road viii be ordered
in the very near future.
DIR. George L. Edmonds, of Rock
Vile, who represented this county
at the last two sessions OF the
house Of delegates. today announced
his candidacy for one of the four
house OF delegates nominations to
Be made at the Democratic primary
election in September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
GU TIER HUNTS
SHIP ADR|F I

NORFOLK. va, March 26.-
Drifting at the mercy of the sea,
and undoubtedly swept Tar from the
position where It was last reported.
the American steamer Commercial
Spirit ii expected to be picked up
some time late today BY the coast
guard cutter Yanlacraw. dispatched
from savannah YESTERDAY
This was the announcements or
coast guard headquarters here TO-
day.
The Commercial Spirit lost her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-26
Duchess Going to Canada

LONDON. March 26-The Duchess
of Atholl, M. p. Parliamentary Sec
rotary for education. sails for
Canada today to attend educational
in Montreal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Mrs. Electa Susan HUFFMAN

Electa Susan Peyton was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.. Peyton
Aug. 26. 1859, and died Friday
April IS, 1926. being sc years. z
months and 20 days OF age. Feb.
q, 1883 she was married to Abram
Huffman To this union were born
four children: William Evin OF
Alexandria, O.; Stanley and Mrs
Ernest Stall of the home commune
ty. and Ada Leila gho. died when a
baby four months, Of age. There are
six grandchildren ,%Ft -
Early ins her youth the deceased
became identified with the Metho
dist Episcopal church at Rura!
Dale. She served 2the Master
through this institution with the
ardent zeal thatA characterized all
the activities of her life. Her de-
votions were of a child-like faith
that left no room for doubt. In hel
dying breath she said "Open the
door and let the Dear Saviour come
in" Her own life and strength
was of no consideration to her, al
she labored for the family she low
ed or for the welfare of the com
munity she loved to serve.--XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
INLET OR OUTLET?

pung the years that this place mud bound we kept
hamnerng away about outlet and have often wondered
needed much inlet for the bettement
t community OF would be impossible to have
other But the the outside word we believe
get here than the people here get out
thing about getting and away the eoun
try usually has good effect many of return with
stronger and better feeling for home locality the majority
of places do compare with many respects ust recently
stranger who had travelled much of the world passing
thohgh this place He had the from Marietta He
asked the five had driven the road from Mar
ietta adding that his the of the Alps the
Hudson did Last week couple of live wire business
from distance here looking to the purchase OF the
light plant etey enthusiastic the
d this valley and stated that the they made the purchase
they would make this place their home We hear similar
about this place hand from travellers passing this
when the of outlet improved
being agated here could find occasionally those
who while opposing such outlet had fears lest it would
ruin the business of this community This would feel
be the all We believe that good roads going
rather than take awayhat going
long benefit much outlet will take
away Just wait and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22

arrived Saturday evening for a short
visit with Mrs. Longs parents Jake
Grosskloss and wife.
Otis McGrath of Malta is at his
country home for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther McKibben
and Mrs. Anna Thompson attended
the funeral of Geo. Sclicher of the
east side, Monday.
s. A.. Smith and wife and J. A..
Risen of near Pennsville were din
ner guests at J. A. Simpsons, Sum
day. a-,a
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mellor motored
to Marietta Sunday and spent the
day with c. c. Matthews and wife.
Mrs. Ella McKibben and sons Rus
sell and Ray were over Sunday
guests of the formers daughter
Mrs. Ina Orwig and family of Zanes-
vile.
Quite a. gloom was cast over our
|neighborhood last week, by the
deaths of two lifelong residents,
Mrs. Minerva Newsom and Chas. F..
lHambleton
F. G. Bowles and family of Malta
spent Sunday with Sextus Henery's.
Mervyn Sleek spent the week end
with his uncle Gerald Sleek of the
east side.
The Misses Bertha, Mary and Lu-
ellie Simpson and j. Harry Henery
spent Saturday in GAINESVILLE on bus
mess.
Those from a distance attending
the funeral of Chas. f. Hambleton
were Chas. Parsons, wife and sons
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
CONGRATULATIONS, JUDGES

people this fifth appellate district general be
will heartily of Governor Donaey appointing Judge
of GAINESVILLE the place the bench of the court
appeals made through the death of Judge Frank Pae
While comparatively young Judge Lemert IN
qualified for the place he He successful
successful and has had long
the pleas bench of Musngum county This section OF
the district entitled to place the appeals bench.
Equally has Governor Donahey shown his good Judgment
F. Ribbe of GAINESVILLE fill the place the
bench made by the elevation of Judge Lemer
He has been successful attorney has served prosecuting
toney of the highest moral standng and his general aD
Morgan has the honor OF claiming
Judge Ribb of her native thing this county
well be proud of.
this that worthy of mention that
long of candidates appointment Judge Lemerts
consideration for
Morgan county attorneys the other two being Judge L. j.
Weber and Mr.. I. f. Mckinney The latter while himself mot
candidate put forward and his appointment strongly
ed BY "a large number of GAINESVILLE friends -
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
East Grove

James Murphy and mother were
Sunday visitors at Frank Browns.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Humphrey
were Sunday visitors with their
daughter Mrs. George Coleman OF
Athens.
Miss Beatrice Fitch attended the
Junior reception at Pennsville Fri
day night.
Henry Georges have moved to
their farm near Pleasantvilie.
Ebert and Curtis Barkhurst
were Sunday visitors at Yves New
toms.
There is quite a lot of sickness in
this neighborhood al present
Colds and flu seem to- be the rage.
Oscar Johnson who has been
quite sick with the flu, is Improving
slowly.
Vern Crawford's have moved to
the Hiram Thomas farm, recently
vacated by Henry Georges.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE, OF PUBLIC CON-
VENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
OPERATE A MOTOR TRANSPOH-
TATION COMPANY.
Public notice is hereby given that
THE ATHENS COACH CoMpANf mas
mission Of Ohio an application for q
certificate of public convenience and
necessity to operate motor trans
portation company for the transpor-
tation OF persons over the following
route, to-wit:-
McConnelsville to Marietta via Bev-
erly and Lowell.
Number of trips to be made daily,
seven.
Number of vehicles to be used.
four.
All parties interested may obtain
information as to the time and place
of hearing upon said application by
addressing the Public Utilities Com
mission of Ohio, at Columbus, Ohio.
Said application will be heard Fri
day, May 81, 1926, at 8 o'clock a.. m,
Central Standard Time, at the hearing.
room Of the Public Utilities Commits
sion. in t',e State Office Building. Co
lumbus, Ohio.
THE ATHENS COACH COMPANY
Athens, Ohio.
Sanborn & Macy
Attorneys for Applicant 22a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
COMBATING THE WHITE PLAGUE

look over statistics and learn the rapid decrease from year
due tuberculosis? really surprising
the decrease being made the trend of the tuberculosis
being steadily downward It is beginning look as It
matter of time until it is about completely wiped out
civilized coinis have been the yellow fever and cholera in
this country tmeAvas long at that when 1t
was Thought that if of the disease were detected
the patient might well but not more In large
measure the saving many human beings life and health and
usefulness attributed the increase the general nte
gence peop zng the Importance of immediate medi
early stages the disease Then the public ed
the observance precautions against it's spread through
contagon, are being more and more appreciated
very things that medical science has learned
concerning that climate general thing makes but
little difference curing that practically all in the
proper treatment
progress medical profession has made within the past
few years is wonderful, to say the least.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Bristol
Death or Mrs. Mitchell

Deaxn III MTS. MIJGuefl
Mrs. r. v. Ray received word of
the serious condition of her sister
Mrs. Mitchell of High Hill. She
went at once, but found her un-
conscious; she died that night
about IL o'clock. She had been
in quite poor health for several
years-had been in the hospital
twice, but finally had paralysis
which caused her death. She
leaves her husband and two chill
dren. Besides Mrs. Ray mention
ed, she leaves several sisters and
two brothers. Thos. Harmon of
Bristol is brother. and Mrs. M.
D. Ford of McConnelsville. Sis
ter. Funeral services were held
Sunday from the Ark Springs
church, and burial made in the.
cemetery at that place.
Rev. R. G. Staley was at New
Concord attending conference, Mon
day and Tuesday.
We are very sorry to hear of the
serious condition of Miller Reed.
Miss Carrie Tavenner spent the
week end with Evelyn Dewitt and
attended Sunday school at Emery.
Sunday school at Emery next
Sunday, at 1880. Preaching at
2:30 Everybody come.
Mrs. J. H. Mcdowell is not in
very good health. She is suffering g
with a trouble in her side.
Mr.. and Mrs j F. Gilliland of
this place are moving to McCon-
nelsville this week,
Roy Wilson and family spent
Sunday at Carl Devitt's.
More machinery has been brought
on for road work, and work is go
ing on nicely.
Dean Hancher and family visited
at Ed Parmiter's, recently. .5. In
This surely is backward spring,
but farmers are taking advantage
of all the good days, plowing, etc.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Harris spent
Sunday afternoon with w. r.. Fow-
Ter and wife. ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Resolution of Respect

Whereas, the Great Master of
the Universe has called to her re-
ward. our worthy sister, Laura
Ridgley; whereas, in the death Of
our worthy sister. Marion Rebekah
lodge No 725 mourns the loss of a
most valued charter member and
one who was highly respected by
all who knew her. therefore be it
resolved that we extend to the be-
reaVed family our heartfelt sym
pathy: ana be 1t further resolved
that we drape our charter for 80
days and that these resolutions be
spread upon the records, and that a
copy be sent TO the bereaved family,
and to the county papers for publ
caticn. Mrs. Hattie Eennard, Mrs.
beatrice Williams, Mrs. Nellie
Wood, committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Reinersville

Boone Smoot of Sharon will To-
cate in Woodgrove, where he will
engage in barbering.
Dewey Glasscock, John Roger
Hill and J, X Davis went to Column
bus last Friday night. where they
were witnesses of the inter college
track meet on Saturday. They
made the trip by auto.
Harold Haines has bought a
threshing machine and will be in
the threshing business when the
season arrives. He will use the
Haines tractor to furnish power.
Mrs. Alice Ashton who spent a
good part of the winter at the home
Of her, son, Wood, at Bald Knob,
returned to her home here Monday
The protracted meeting at the
Methodist church here closed on
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Rural Dale

The funeral of Mrs. EIecta Huff
man held at her late home Sunday
forenoon, was attended by large
concourse Of people. Mrs. HEff-
man was aged G7 years. She is
survived by her husband, two sons,
Prof. w, H. Huffman of Alexandra,
o., and $. r.. Huffman and daugh-
ter Mrs w. II Stall OF the Rural
Dale vicinity and six grandchildren.
She also leaves three brothers
II. Il. Peyton, b. s. Peyton OF near
Rural Dale and w. j. Peyton OF
South GAINESVILLE and one sister Mrs.
III. A. Roberts Of near Rural Dale.
Mrs Huffman was a member Of the
Rural Dale M II. church for num-
ber OF years and was highly regard
cd by all wslo knew her Rev. Coop
or and Ernest Hall were the preach
ers In charge Of the funeral services,
and interment was made In the AL
len cemetery.
Miss Martha Shilling Is quite i'll
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Shilling here.
Miss Maggie Hunter is in her us
uai health
Mrs. Isolena Sevail is under the
doctors care. She is suffering from
complications of diseases.
Louis Roberts returned to his
home here one day last week, after
visiting his daughter Mrs. Harley
Musser and family of West Virginia
several weeks.
Il, M Frame had 1000 baby
chicks hatched last week and has
1000 more to come off in a few
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
rgan County Ohio Thursday April 1926

Sunday evening with no accessions
to the church. Rev. Gale of Stock
port assisted in the work for lit
tie more than a week.
There seems to be quite a num-
Der of cases of bad colds, grip or
influenza in this vicinity at present.
We have learned of no cases that
are serious.
The work of grading I. G. Fl. No.
$50 has been started. = This is the
part joining the Bristol hill contract
on the east.
There are several cases of chick
enpox here yet.
The tractor with the grader at
tached is being used in smoothing
up the roads of the township.
The annual contest Of the Philo
and Kalo societies of the high school
was staged in the high school aud
itorium last Friday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Newton Ridge
Newton Ridge Grange PrOg1a

Newton Ridge Grange Program >
Song, by grange; roll call, quota
tions from the book of Proverbs,
words of wisdom from Solomon,
King of Israeli; questions for dis
cussion Let each member bring a
question; reading OF brief sketch
of the seven founders of the order
of the p. e. H.. H. aFi White; VIC
trola music; practicega opening and
closing of grange without the man.
ual: victrola musicy closing song.
r. B. Conn and Mrs. Margaret
Scott spent few days last week
with their aunt Mrsa Susan Nixon
of Triadelphia. ,i ,u.aa .,.a.}4
Clark Long and family of Canton
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22

Arnim and Myron, e. l. White and
wife of Cleveland; Miss Azelia
White of Columbus, and G. v. Nc
Kibben and wife of Marietta.
| Little Nina Pearl McGrath is
spending the week at the Homer
Henery home.
Little Della Bowles has been quite
sick for few days, suffering from
intestinal grip.
+ Lee Mellor spent Sunday with
his grandparents Arthur Ellis and
wife Of near Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
Harry Hall was a caller at our

days.
Harry Hall was caller at our
home Monday morning.
After two weeks illness from
grip, W. s. Frame is able TO be out
again
We received letter last week
from our granddaughter Mrs. Mary
Helen ljams IN Atlanta, Ga, in which
she writes II is warm and nice down
there, and the fruit trees are all out
in bloom, also thhe roses and flow
ers of all kinds, and everything looks
fine, which makes us wish our lot
had been cast amidst the flowers and
sunshine, instead Of where It is so
cold and disagreeable SO many
months Of the year
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-22
THRIFT
PAIN
Five
Years
OF
Progress

The sale and salts
faction Of Thrift
Paint has made
more friends, and
numbers among
our great success
es. We use Thrift
paint on our own
buildings, because
we believe in it. 1t
is cheaper, lasts
longer and leaves
the surface in good
condition for re-
painting.
Thrift Paint is
fully guaranteed
togivesatisfaction,
guaranteed to last
longer than lead
and oil mixed by
hand, and much
cheaper.
i Try $50
NORRIS HARDWARE
Company
The safe place to deal