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New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

He said that he knows there is some criticism 0. the New Britain schools. and criticism of such large undertaking is always inevit- able, but that the attitude of the public and the support 1t gives the local schools has made them far better than most school in the coun- try.
 Tho public schools have more than l3,Doo children, who are in inc care of over 900 teachers, he ex- rlainrd. When the two buildings now under construction arc com- plctod, there will be 29 public school buildings in the city.
 The total value Of the school sys- tenn here is $5.O00,G0O and the cost of operation is about q million n year. The main object is not 10 make children as keen intellectually as possihI" or 10 make money mak- ing machines out of them, but 10 make them the best type of men and women. he added.
 II" sail the school health service in New Britain Is better supported financially and is moro adequately meeting the needs Of the children than any other place in Connecticut.
 Among the cases Of special needs |" said there are hundreds ot cases of children who need glasses which are not provided by their parents He explained the system Of special classes for children Of defective sight. He told Of thc special classes and method Of caring for the under nour.Shrd cniIIrrn. CbiIdr,n who have tubercular symptoms, the open air schools, children who are mem tally sub-normal and those who, arriving at the adolesccnt period are hard to handle, all were cX- plaincl. Classes for immigrant childrcn arc maintained, where they learn 10 speak English.
 He said there are cases among the older boys and girls where more adult attention is needed from oth- CTS. The civic clubs, he said, always seem to he interested in the boys but no one seems 10 pay much at tonlion 10 the girls, Either the womens clubs must wake up or the men must show somc interest in the girls" he added.
 One of the problems is that Of the opposition. ignorance ani mis- understanding Of the parents, he cH- p}aincd.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Translation of Letter
 Starts Treasure Hunt

Leningrad, April II P,-Professor Denike and Professor Massalsld have discovered in the library Of the late Khan of Kiva a manuscript contain ing translation from Greek into Arabic of q letter sent by the Great Macedonian Prince, Alexander the Great 10 one of his generals.
 Tho letter gives a full inventory of the hero's treasury, consisting Of
 q pile of gold bars on which are en- grayed treatises on medicine and
 morals. The Government will make excavations on the spots mentioned
 in the letter.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
MISS CAMPBELL BRIDE
 OF FRANK ). KENEFICK
Pretty Nuptial Event Takes Place in Church of St. JOlin the
 Evangelist Today

Frank D. Kenefick Of 104 Lake street and Miss Laurettc 4. Camp bell, daughter of Mrs Mary F. Campbell of G97 East street, were married this morning at 9 o'clock at the church of St. John the Evan gelist. Rnv Thomas J. Laden, pastor of the church officiated at the cere- mony and celebrated the nuptial high mass.
 They were attended by Miss Mary Kiniry as bridesmaid and Joseph r. Donlon as best man.
 The bride was dressed in q gown of powder blue Elizabeth crepe with a hat to match and she carried q bridal hoquet of butterfly roses. Her attendant was dressed in bois de rose Elizabeth crepe with q hat to match and carried a boquet of Aaron Ward roses.
 SD cial music was rendered dur ing lc ceremony by the choir of the church. During the nuptial cere- mony Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Solo mon SanE U fTUlDlSS .1C Al lllt offertory of the mass, she rendered "Ave Maria and near the close, James D. Donahue sang At Dawn ing"
 The gift of the bride to her at tendant was q jewcled bracelet and that of the groom to the attendant was set of platinum cuff links.
 After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the brides mother at which 50 guests were in attendance. They included visitors from Boston, New York, Norwich and Meriden. Later Mir. and Mrs. kencfick left on a wedding trip to Atlantic City. Washington. D. C., and Philadelphia, They will be at home to friends at g Chester Place after June l. Mir. kenofick is employed as q foreman in the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Boy Under IS Found
 Driving Without License

Traffic Officer John C. Stadler stopped John Bcndaa of 97 Hart ford avenue on Main street this forenoon and found that he has an operators license although he win not become eighteen years of age until July 6, Bend2a admitted hay- ing told the motor vehicle exam. incr he was IS years old when ap. plying for his license.
 The license was taken from Rund2a by Chief Hart and turned over 10 ihe state police, who will report the matter 10 the commis- sioner Of motor vehicles.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
MAY TAX FIREMEN
 FOR RELIEF FUND
Would Be Available to Members
 in Temporary Need

With the purpose in view of es- tablishing a fund which would be available to members in time. of financial need, the Firemcn's Pen- sion and Relief association Is con sidoring plans 10 tax each member a moderate amount and create n system of periodical contributions.
 Although details have not been worked out, it Is probable that the fund would be loaned without in- terest charges and refunds would be at the convenience Of the bene- fciaries. It would be n separate fund from tho association, and all officers and members Of the de- partment would be eligible.
 A committee consisting of Cap tain George Hoffman, Peter Nuss and William McCrann has been appointed 10 devise the system and action will be taken shortly.
 The annual entertainment and ball Of the Flremen's Pension and Relief Association which has all ways been held New Years eve, will hereafter take place Thanks giving eve, If the members vote favorably on pending recommen- dalton. Deputy Chief r. F. Barnes, secretary of the association. expects to have the vote compiled tomorrow.
 The reason the change in date is being considered is that New Years eve in the past few years has be- come the busiest time of the year, socially. and the attendance at the firemen's ball has suffered consid- erably. When the firemcn instituted the annual ball custom, there were no midnight thcater performances and 'the ball was the biggest event in the city. Thanksgiving eve is fla vorcd for the event because of the comparative absence of public so- cial affairs.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
BITE PROVES FATAL
North Grosycrnordalc Man Dies After Being Bitten By Tarantula In Bunch Of Bananas.

Putnam. Conn" April II R,-The bite of a tarantula, received while idly turning a bunch of bananas in a fruit store in Webster last Thurs day, proved fatal to Oscar o. Lynch, iS, of North Grosvonordale. He died last night after having suffered intense agony Tor several days.
 After inc spider bit him Lynch went back 10 North Grosvcnordalc before seeing q doctor. His arm be- gan 10 swell the next day and spc- cialists were called, Yesterday tho arm was three times its normal size. Attending physicians said his death was the result of the tarantula's bite. Lynch, who was not married, lived with married sister. He was employed at the Grosycnordale cot ion mills.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Reports Strange Stranger
 For Very Strange Actions

Edward F. Lane of 65 Winthrop street complained 10 the police today that Mrs. Lane is annoyed frcquent- ly by a stranger who rings the door bell and drives away in an automo- bile before she reaches the door. He gave inc police a complete dcscrip- ton of the man and an investigation is being made.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
War Relics to Fall Under
 Hammer at Town Auction

Amicns, April II P(-War relics are now at a discount in France. Amions soon will dispose of one Of the Big Berthas", the cannon which hurled shells more than seventy-tiro miles into tie city after the great German drive of March, 1918.
 The gun. which was captured lN the Australians and given 10 the city along with q number others of dif- ferent caliber, has become cumbcr- some in opinion of the city fathers. Enthusiasm of the victory Of 1918 having faded there was no opposition in the city council 10 the proposal that the whole lot be auctioncd off.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
BOY RUNS INTO AUTO

Theodore Miller of 30 Bond street reported to the po.ice this noon that a small boy ran against his automo- bile on North street. between Hart ford avenue and Elm street, and was knocked down. MT, Miller did not learn the boys name. He took him to a local physicians office where q slight cut on his head was dressed.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
BRINGS DIVORCE SUIT

Samuel J. Smith of this city has been sued for divorce by Mary F. Smith of Hartford, the plaintiff all lcging assertion. The couple were married on May 2. 1900. and the dcscrtion is said 10 have occurred on August C, 1914. They have no minor children. Tho writ was is- sued by Alex w. Crcedon Of Hart ford and Is rcturnahle in the su- perior court the first Tuesday of May. It was served by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
KIDNAPPED GIRL FOUND

Necnan, Wis. April P)-SiX-ycar old Frances Webb was safe at homo today after she had been kidnapped by strange man, held prisoner for F hours and event. ually found at St. Peter, Wis. She was unharmed. Police continued an extensive search for her ahductor, who lured her from school here yesterdAN.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
21 SUICIDES IN 24 HOURS

Vienna, April Ii tPi--A despatch from Budapest says there have been I27 suicides reported in the Hum garian capital during the past 24 hours. This is the highest number yet reached.
 Many young persons were among the victims, the causes given are unemployment and other distress.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Mrs, Mary J. Sicring

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Jane sicring. Itfe-long resident of this city. who died at her homo at Osgood avenue and Slater road yes tcrday, will be held tomorrow after noon at 2:l5 o'clock at the home and 3 o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. F. l.. Brooks. pastor of tho People S church. will officiate. Burial will be in Fairvicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
T. W. PAGAN OPERATED ON

Thomas W. Fagan oT BLACK ROCK avenue underwent an operation at the New Britain General Hospital today. Dr. Lampson Of Hartford and Dr. r. W. Fox Of this city per formed the operation. Mr. Pagan was reported resting comfortably this afternoon. He is a we'll known resident and for many years has been a trustee of St. Mary'sa church.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Hand painted dresses gloves, hats, scarfs. handkcrchiefs come in springs cornucopia of fashion, All sorts of snappy. tailored vests for the tailored suit Vests of linen, pique and pleated crepe, all the sterncr stufis, these vests are made
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
VISIT NERIDES CHURCH

Forty members of the Mems club of the St. Johns German Lutheran church of this city, motorcd to Meri-
 den last evening and paid q surprise visit to the brotherhood of the Elm manuel Lutheran church at that city. Short addresses were made by mem- bors of the visiting delegation, in cluding Rev. Martin W. Gaudian,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
CAB PASSENGER SUES FOR SIO,OOO
Mrs. Harding Injured in West
 Main Street Crash

4 suit for &IQ,00O as the result of an automobile accident al the corner of West Main and Cedar streets on Jan. l9 hus been brought by Mrs Dennis Harding against Joseph F. Lamb of Hartford and the Yellow Cab Co. of this city, Mrs, Harding states that she was | passenger in yellow cab bound west on Wrst Main street, headed for the hospital, while Lamb was coming eastward at an aliegedly high speed. Tine driver Of the cab attempted to turn into Walnut lin park. while Lamb at the same time tried 10 swing into Cedar street. but the two machines crashed into each other, Lambs striking the rear of the cab with great force.
 Mrs. Harding, already bound for the hospital, was then taken there IS q patient. Her knee was severely injured, she received a severe ncrv- ous shock. and she suffered bruises on various portions of her body. She has been and still is in great pain and will continue to be so for some time she claims.
 The plaintiff alleges that the ac- Cident was caused by the neglect and careless driving on the part of op- orators of both cars in attempting Co turn into side streets without due regard Of traffic bound in the op- , posite direction, Thomas r. Me Donough issued the writ, which is returnable in the superior court tn" first Tuesday of June. Service was made by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. HorWilz.
 Suit for SS 900 Brought.
 Failure 10 carry out q contract i$ alleged hy Ninc"n2o Arcinri in ar $S,000 suit brought through Edward X. Mag against Luca DiMinno. He claims that on March 20 he and Di. Minno entered into an agreement where the latter should erect fon I three family houses for him at 6S. : Sunrise avenue at cost of $ll,. 1 500 each. Arcieri states that he ha' 1 carried out his part of the agree mcnt by having the foundations dug but alleges that Di Minno has refus
 ed to begin construction work. al 1 though the plans have been draw l up by Architect William II. Mac Kay and approved. Deputy Shcril ] Martin II. Horwitz served the pa pprs, which are ruturnablc the frs Tuesday of June in the superior , court.
 Horse Damages Auto. A vengeful horse evidently deter ! mined to even the count with al least one automobile for the disre- pute into which the motor vehicles ! had brought it and it's fellows is tho basis of damage action brought hy Herman FogClson against Charles Gulher Fogclson alleges that the de- tendants horse, running at large ran into his automobile on Park street on February 26, badly dam, ging one headlight. fender, tho i bumper and the hood. Through Harry Ginsberg he claims SJ0 dam. ages. The papers were served b! Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwit; and is returnable in the city cour the fourth Monday of April.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
RaNmnnd ConfCitn

Funeral services for Raymond Confletto, year old son of MT. and Mrs. John Confetto Of 264 Cherry street, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Mrs. Patrick NJ. Ryan

Funral services for Mrs. Bridget Daley Ryan. whose death yesterday morning came just one month after that of her daughter. Mrs. John Blair, will he held tomorrow morn ing at St. Mary's church at ? o'clock with solemn high mass of requiem. Intcrmcnt will be in St, Mary s cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
WaU Street Briefs

Tho American Telephone and Tele- graph reports a more prosperous first quarter this year than the cor responding period of 1925, net in- come rising to s2TS6I9S5 from E2S.909,6S6. equivalent 10 SS.O2 Il share on an average of 9,229,S24 hares outstanding. This compares with S2.91 a share earned on an lverage of S.90l,146 shares in the lrst quarter last year. After divi- lend payments of S20.767,104, sur Jus was S7,100.SSl against surplus If S6,S43.9Gi a year ago. Total in- .ome was s4S,l27.9S5 against $4S,- 67,S66. An extra dividend of 2ls CT cent In addition 10 the regular iuarterly dividend of the same mount has been declared by the lew York and Honduras Rosario Hining Co., both payable April 24 to tock of record April l4.
 Bookings Of the General Electric Co.. in the first quarter this year were SS6.4SS.sSS compared with sSS.S46,cS6 in the corresponding pc riod last year.
 The American District Telegraph
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Rarmnnd Cmsiettn

The funeral of Raymond Consi- ctto was held from his late home. 264 Cherry street this afternoon at . o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary s cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
TWO DIE IN AIR CRASH

Newport, News, Va, April fl (P Two mon were killed in an air plano crash near King and Queen courthouse today.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Funerals
Edward X. Burns

The funeral of Edward A. Burns will be held from his late home, 395 Main street Thursday morning with q solemn high mass of requiem at St. Mary's church at lo>oclock. Burial will be in &. Mary's old cometcrN.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
ON K. +. LABOR BOARD

Washington, April 14 Pl-Chair- man Ben W. Hopper Of Tennessee and Samuel Higgins of New York, were re-nominated for the railroad labor board today by President Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Co.,. of New Jersey reports net in. come of sl,54I909 for 1925 after de- preCiation, taxes and interest. equal after preferred dividends 10 s12.S2 share on 99.65S no par shares of comomn stock against s1,45O,739 or s14.75 a share on 99.65S shares of Sl00 par stock in 1924.
 Net income of the Union Pacific system in 1925 from all sources, amounted to $SS,9Sl,96o, the annual report revealed today, exceeding the previous years total by s2,47f.S55.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Frank Hopkins. Washington. n. C.. was sent to a hospital for mental observation bccausr he beat his daughter, Louise, ,, when she awoke in the night and cried for her mother.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
TREASURY STATEMENT

Treasury balance ..... $46l,O94,027
 New York Exchanges, s79,00o,- 900; balances, 119,Oo0,0O0.
 Boston - Exchanges, Se,o0o.o00; balances, SS,ooo.0Oo.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

The American District Telegraph
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28
SOCIETY PERSONAL 6
Continued From Page Six)

byterian church along the border
and in the southwest country; Rev.
Faul c. Brown of Los Angeles,
Calf, reg1naI secretary of the Chris
tian Endeavor for the Pacific Coast
group of states, comprising the dis
tricts of California, Oregon, Wash
ington, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and
Montana.
DR. Ira Landrith of Chicago, Ill,
addressed the convention Saturday
and this afternoon at o'clock will
deliver his famous address on Law
Enforcement" A play written and
directed entirely by the young peo-
pie of the Christian church was one
of the features of the melting, Fri
day evening.
A tour of the University of Arizona
was made by the visiting delegates
on Friday afternoon, DR.. Cloyd H.
Marvin conducting the guests thru
the new library and other buildings
of the university, telling them of
the campus planned for the future
university. A trip was also enjoyed
40 the famous San Xavier Mission.
The cup offered by the conven-
tion for the district obtaining the
largest percentage of it's quota has
been won by the Northern district,
who had 80 per cent of their quota
filled a week before the convention.
The district including Pima and
Santa Cruz counties came in a close
second, just two per cent lower
than Northern district, The cup will
be awarded to the winning district
at one of the sessions today.
Among those from Douglas who
attended the convention were Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Cotton, Miss Corrine
Jones, Miss Agnes Ratcliff and
Robert Reay, representating the
Christian church and the following
delegates from the First Presbyter-
ian church; Rev. c. A. Foreman and
daughter, Miss Ruth Foreman, Miss
Bernice Moore, and Miss Margaret
Fish. Rev. Tolbert F. Weaver, pas
tor of the Christian church was pre-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28
ST. JAMES A. M. e. MISSION
833 18th Street.

S33 10th street.
All of the services of today should
and will prove inspiring and helpful
Sunday school at 9:45.
Sermon at HOO.
Allen G.. E. League at $3.50.
AT 7:45 the choir under the lead.
ership of Prof. J. w. Bryan, its
chorister in their second sacred con.
cert for this year, is offering the fol.
lowing program:
Opening hymn-"Holy! Holy! Holy!
Evening prayer. ~
Anthem-'Cast Thy Burden Upon
the Lord" F. Mendelssohn.
election-"Crown Him King OF
Kings" E. E. Reid.
Solo--(J. J. Murry) "He Cares fol
Even Me-" A B. Christensen.
Authenticated is The Lord" Jen-
ME Rec.
Saxaphone solo-"Hearts and Flow.
ers."-Pvt. c. Adams.
Anthem King of Kings, and Lore
of Lords'-L. B. Herbert
Duet-Kev. and Mrs. w. T. Thorn.
ton my Only Hope"-(Ina Duley Og.
DOM
Anthem-"o That I Had Wings
C. H. Gabriel.
Instrumental Duet-"Sweeter AS the
Years Go By''-Sgt. Burnside, Pvt. c
Adams.
Anthem-"Crown Him"-C. H. G.
Solo-'The Iamplit Hour''-(A. A
Penn)-Sgt. S. J. Bird.
Selection-"His Eternal Love"-C
II. G.
w. T.. Thornton, pastor
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28
WEBB

Miss Marcella Blaha returned to
The condition of little Nettie Jean,
daughter of Robert Jean who was
taken to Douglas last week seriously
ill of pneumonia, is reported much
improved Robert Jean and daughter
Effie returned home Tuesday after
spending a few days with her.
Mrs. E. Carbine motored to Doug
LAS and Bisbee Wednesday to consult
Ia physician for her son, Alva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Commolli were
business visitors in Bisbee Saturday
Mrs. Minnie Wells is improving
slowly from her illness.
Julia and Mabel OLSON are reported
very ill and unable to attend school.
The family of Mrs. T. p. McGinnis
| is i'll of influenza. Mrs. William
Hudson is spending some time with
them.
Ralph Schupbach and Joe Blalacl1,
e. l. Van Meter, Judge Harris, Mrs.
Franklin Harris and Mrs D. F. Fox
were business visitors in Douglas Fri
day.
+ George r. Henshaw county assessor
is busy assessing property in the Webb
district this week.
Price Nelson spent the weekend
with his family on the ranch and
motored to Douglas on Monday.
Eugene Portyline of McNeal was a
visitor at Webb on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Harris motor
ed to Bisbee Sunday to visit relatives.
| G. w. Scheerery and wife attended
the races in Douglas Washingtons
birthday. .ssd ps
The North and South highway
maintenance crew moved camp tc
the Alfred Leitcha place Tuesday. E
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday school 9:45, r. M. Peder-
son, superintendent
Morning worship 11:OO. The pas
tors sermon theme will be "The
Great Refusal"
Soprano solo, Come Ye Blessed =
John Pringle Scott, Mrs. e. j. Randle
Evening worship 1880. Sermon
theme, "The Supreme Question"
Special music by the male quar-
tet.
Christian Endeavor $50. The dele
gates to the state convention at Tue
son will report.
The Ladies Aid will serys g 81
cent luncheon in the annex next Fri
day noon until $780, The public is
invited.
The regular business meeting will
be held in the afternoon.
Visitors and strangers invited tC
all services.
C. A. Foreman, Minister.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28

short business meeting and excellent
program followed the dinner.
Readings were given by Mrs NJ f.
King. Mrs. Frank Davies, Miss 2.
Andrews, Mrs. G. w. Scheerer, Mrs.
Charles Commolli. Among the mem
bers present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Abbott, Mr. and Mrs G. w. scheerer,
Mr., and Mrs. M. F. King, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Commoli, Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28

Earl Merchant, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Jones, Mrs. e. D. Harris, Mrs. Fratk-
lin Harris, Mrs. d. F. Fox and Miss
Prudence Andrews. The next meet
ing Of the club will be held with
Mrs c. S. Scheerer on March %.
Rev Clay of Pearce will preach ut
the Webb schoolhouse next Sunday at
3 o'clock. All are invited 10 attend
the service
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28

j. Kelly was taken suddenly i'll and
was taken to Douglas for treatment
Mrs. B. F. Hitch and daughter VISIT
ed her arnch Monday and returned TO
Douglas with her mother, Mrs. Cook.
Mrs. Cook is in i'll health.
The Webb Mothers club met at
the home of Mrs. Elmer j.. Harris
Wednesday with a good attendance
-Four visitors were entertained.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-28
ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Twenty first street and c avenue.
Sunday school at 945, J. R. Keys,
superintendent.
Morning worship at II o'clock.
Young peoples meeting 5:45 p. m.
Evening services on Tuesday
Thursday and Sunday at 1880.
Prayer meeting at the home of the
pastor, 1134 Nineteenth street, Tues
day and Thursday morning at $3.50
A hearty welcome is extended to
the public.
JOHN EITING, Pastor.