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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

On Wednesday, Feb. 10 occurred
the 50th anniversary Of Skowhegan
Grange with an afternoon and even
ing meeting, dinner and supper serv-
ed by the entire grange. Except tor
the members who have been solicited
all gentlemen are requested to pr.ng
35c and the ladies 35c or pastry. The
committee having this in charge con-
sists of Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Hill, Mrs.
Rernice Castle, Mrs. Celeste Roul-
lard and Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Whit
tier.
The Christmas Club will meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. mae r.
Trafton. 49,.
A further report from the sheriffs
office in the suicide of Charles Spear
of Lakewood, indicates that the act
was probably committed twenty-four
hours before the discovery OF the
body. There was no evidence to snow
that the deed was other than case
Of suicide.
Friends of Mrs. Nancy Huckins are
in receipt of letter from her, stat
ing that she arrived safely at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Kathryn
Moulton, in Wollaston. Mrs. Huck-
ms slipped on Madison avenue some
weeks ago and fractured both bones
of her leg below the Knee AI'ei
leaving Somerset Hospital she went
to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Dane, and although still on crutches'
left last week to pass the remainder
of the winter with her daughter.
Kenneth and Norman Chase, sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Chase are
somewhat improved from an illness
Of several days.
The Country Club. which was Sch
eduled to meet this week with Mrs
Eva Chase, will meet with Mrs. Adj
die Dunbar instead. The date OF the
meeting is Thursday, Feb. IL.
Mrs. Helen Downs, instructor IN
drawing passed the week end IN AL
gusta with her family.
Miss Alice Emerson Is Ill with
pneumonia at the home of her par
ents on East Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Edward, who
have lived for some time in the Fred
Horne place on East Front street
have bought the house on Mt. Pleas
ant avenue, owned and formerly &C.
cupied by Sussman Russakoff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

New York. Feb. 6-(AP)-Althou
stabbed with such force in "Tosca'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

Robert Furber and John Carter.
students at the University of Maine,
passed the week end with their par
ents.
Miss Edith Gledhill is in Boston for
a visit of several weeks.
Mrs. Helen Downes, instructor IN
drawing in the Skowhegan schools.
passed the week end at her home IN
Augusta.
The new song Dawn and Even
tide words and music by Forrest
Storms of Skowhegan, is attracting
considerable attention in musical cir
Giles, not only locally but elsewhere.
A well known singer Of national i'm
portance has already requested per-
mission to Use this song which would
seem to insure its future popularity.
Much interest is being taken in the
Skowhegan Savings Bank thrift pos
ter contest open to all the students
of the schools Of Skowhegan, both
city and rural. Prizes of sufficient
size to make the contest attractive,
have been offered by the bank The
posters winning the local prizes will
be entered in the state wide contest
which will be held in Portland later.
The Savings Bank will arrange for a
pubic display of all posters submitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08
Davis BraZier

Robert Davis, a farmer living
about three miles from Skowhegan
on the river road and Mrs. Elsie
Brazier of Skowhegan were married
Sunday afternoon at the Bethany
Baptist parsonage, the ceremony was
performed by Rev. George Merriam,
the single ring service being used.
The couple were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

Washington, Feb. 6-(AP)-High
praise for the internal revenue bu-
reau and censure for the ma jority of
the special senate committee which
Investigated that treasury division,
were coupled in a minority report
read to the senate today by Senator
Ernst, Republican. Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

Buenos Aires, Feb. 7.--(AP)--A Rio
Janeiro dispatch to La Nacion says
that Commander Franco has postponed
his flight until Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
COLLEGE BOYS AND GIRLS IMPROVING
Dean Of University Of Illinois
 Makes Comment

Memphis Tenn, Feb. 1 R-Col- loSc boys and girls are brewing bet ter, instead of worse. said Dr. Thomas Arlile Clark. dean of men at the University of Illinois. before the educational association Of the Meth odist Episcopal church here last night.
 College girls and boys of today are not bad" he fold the educators. They have adopted goOlly number of the fast ways of the world as it operates today. but have dropped a lot of the voices of yesterday. So- briety is gaining in favor and grow ing 10 the extent that drunkenness is no prevalent as it was few years ago."
 Asked if student government pro vailed at the University of Illinois, he answered "Thank God. mo-"
 I've. the faculty. are responsible for the operation Of the school and if We should turn the university over 10 the students wa would put a hopeless task upon them"
 He founl the students of today more intcrostod in religion than ever before. But he added they were thinking cut creeds for themselves,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
 BASKETBALL TEAMS OF " VICTORIOUS High School and KenSinSton
 Fall Before Fast Attack
 HEALTH ASSN. REPORT
Milk Distribution May Bc Ad,anccd In Schools--Storm Ties Up Traf- fc--Bcnc6t Association 10 Hold Banquct-plainyill Briefs.

The Y, M. c. A. teams were Nlc- torious last night in two of the fast est games played on the local court this ycGr. the high school falling before the "Y" Seconds and tho KcnsinGton ,n'rE in the county league lowing to the superiority ot the first team of tha local organ- 2&tion. The Nr't crowd of the sea son bravcl tho cold and was rc- warded by luir of hard fought battles whirn kept it on edge unti! near the finish,
 The high scuool playing for tho first time m regular competition, put up q valiant fight before it waS subducd by the "N" Seconds, 23-l7 The ilr9t team to represent the school on the court. it was still in need Of practice and experience, but the pusswork was pretty and th" shooting accurate. With moro cN- poricnce the quintet should mako trouble for other teams of it's size about the state.
 Tho high school, chcor"d on by its following. started fast and a' intermissiou had an ll-7 lead. pnr- ing the third period the Y. M C., A. crcpt up into q tie at 14-li, and then, in the last quarter, Gctchell was sent into the game. He ran wild and sowcl up the victory for the "Y" by scoring eight points, The feature Of the game was q spec tacular onc-handnd shot by Robert son. center of tho high school, from 1 the center Of the floor; it wont in clcan'y and drew th" acclaim Of thc spectators He was the star of in" 1 high school, while Peterson, w.. Schwab. Norton and Gctchcll also played fine basketball.
 \ return ram" may be played soon. 2s the teams are evenly matched and the fans are eager for another meeting. Thc summary:
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Change in V0Istead Law
 Would Be for Improvement

Providence, +. L., Feb. 4 R>-'If change is made in the Nolstcad act, 1t should be understood that i, is not offered as n SOD to the lawless clement that would violate any law. but as q measure 10 improve social conditions" said Louis D. Learned. eNecutiv" secretary Of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island. commenting on tho announcement Of the Church Temperance society in New York, that q campaign Of modification had been launched.
 Rev. William Pressey, secretary Of the diocese of Rhode Island. said that there was no Rhode Island branch Of the Church Temperance, society, although individual clergy. men were k1Cwn to favor modiica ton of the 18th amendment.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
GlLPATRIC PROBERS
 ARE AWAITING CALL
Will Not Meet Again Jntil the Auditors Report Tlhcy Ar'
 Needed.

Hartford. Feb, I R,-Thc state lnN cstlgaling committee uharsud with the probe of G. Harold GhlI.t. nc's operations as cashier ul the First National Bank Of Putnam and treasurer of the state ot Connecticut will not hold another meeting unul Clinton II. Scoyell, senior ncmb,r ol tn" accounting firm uf ScoNcli, Wellington & Co. Of Boston and who Is In charge of the state audii now being made, signifies that such meeting is desirable.
 "There will be no meeting of tho committee until the auditors have something 10 report" said former Governor Marcus II. llolcombe Of S1ulhinstoN, chairman of the com. mittce. When tho accountants have something for Gs or when something is desired Of the tomnrit- ice q meeting win be called" suId Chairman HoconIb. As the former governor plans 10 leave the state or Feb, 25 on q trip to the West Indies. if is not likely the committee viii again he in session for several weeks,
 In connection with the suggestion ol GIpatric, that he would ike Ia sit in with tho committee. state ot- tcials and representatives of various creditors, Chairman Holcomb said that nothing of the sort had been planned at this time. Tho commit tee had not considered the possi, biIity Of calling before it, any raI ticular individuals and will not con. sider such a possibility until the ac- couniants have made some report which would make such coursr adviSabIC
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Uich school
kCnsingtm DrGCnlcu

The second contest was q county league game. PlainyillN rctainin" its unbnaten supremacy by defeating the tail-end KenshEtoN outfit, "3-li. The game was pretty rough % per ronal fouls and one technical hrint called. During tho frs' half n" visitors kept P!aiuviIlc's SCOT" flown 10 13-S. but iu thr final semester the home team ran away
 Freddy Miller, the star Guar'l os the league leaders. had his biggest night Of tho year. He was all ovrr tEn floor and dropped in seven field goals from all angles, distances an', positions. while In added liv" free throws for good measure. Captain Loyal smith also had q gooI night. Doug Martin was sick oncr nor" and the team was handicapped ny his absence. Malcn" was the big gun for tho visitors. The summary: pIo inN.illo ' NJ C
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
BERLIN SNOWB0UND
 BY SEVERE STORM
Traffic Tied Up as Blizzard
 Blankets the Township
TRUCKS BECOME STALLED
Postal Carriers Brave Storm To Get Mail Delivered On Time-Cruelty To Animals Case Continued In Berlin COurt-OtbcP Items.

Berlin, last night and today, was visited by the most furious snow storm of the winter and was covered with a mantle of snow, to 8 depth varying from six inches to several feet. A heavy wind which accom- panied the storm, formed the snow into huge drifts and in many cases where the drlits were formed along the road ways, it was necessary 10 cut around them. as vehicles found it impossible to plough through.
 Anton obiles experienced great difficulty in making their way through the deep snow, many of them becoming stalled and requiring the services of wrecking cars to tow them out Of the drifts. Pedestrians also had difficulty in making their way about the streets. although few persons Ventured out of doors, un- less il was absolutely necessary for them to do so.
 Tine storm, which began last eve ring at about 10 o'clock increased in fury during the night until at daylight it had assumed the propor- tions of a blizzard. There seemed to be no drop in the temperature and during the day, lt appeared to be rising to sOIuc extent.
 No school Tomorrow
 The schools were dismissed at re- cess time this morning for th" re- mainder of the day. There will be no session tomorrow, according to an announcement this afternoon by Su- perintendcnt of Schools Mary L. Griswold Miss Griswold took into consideration the fact that the chil. dren in the outlying districts will be unable to get 10 school tomorrow morning, even if tonight should prove fair
 Mail deliveries were forced through In spite Of th" siorm. Pest master Sidney NJ. Cowles of Ken sington instructed the local and vil- lage carriers to do the best they could and to use their own judgment as far as forcing their way through the deep snow was concerned. Mir Cowles stated that the train service
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
WAITHER LEAG:E OUTING

A slrish ride was enjoyed last evening by members of the local Walth"r raGuc. The crowd of boys and girls piled into the sleigh and started for Meriden. The night was comfortably cool, and songs and laughter filled the air. On reaching their destination they visited the Colony Inn and partook Of rc1rcsh- ments. On their journey homeward la light snow commenced 10 fall, but as the supply of warm blankets was very plentiful it made no differ cncc.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
FIREMAN OVERCOME

Brookline, Mass. Feb. 1 QP'-l'ir, caused S2o,o00 damage last night [, the home of Dean Homer Albrrs O fife Boston University law school William II. Burke. fireman. was overcome by smoke and was iakrr 10 a hospital suffering from a Ser. ious heart attack. Two alarms wer, sounded before the fire was broueh under control.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
DIES AT AGE OF 13S

Rostov. Russia, Feb. tPl--1van Trctya, reputed to be inc oldest peasant in Russia. died near here to- day at the age Of i3S. Ivan was married three times, taking his third wife in his 10Gh year He had 24 .childrrn, the eldest of whom, a daughter. is now 1ol.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
PUBLIC TAX INSPECTION

Paris, Feb. 1 Pl = Inc 7chamblr of deputies. in an amendment 10 tho tax bills today authorized tho posting for public inspection throughout France Of all dcclara- lions of income made for income tax purposes. The government op- posed the amendment, but 1t wue carried by a vote Of 2S5 10 c5o.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
FIGHT IS POSTPONED

Boston, Feb. { tP--The boxing match between Tommy Milligan of scotland and Pete Latzo of SCrap- ton, Pa.. scheduled for tonight in the Mechanics building here, has been postponed by the suffolk A. A.. until tomorrow night because of the storm.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued as follows; Benjamin Krupowit2 three tenement houses. 9SxSS feet, at & and II Rocky Hill avenue, re- spoctiVely. estimated cost Of each Slo,o0o; Annito Bonola. two-family house, 2SX41 feet, South street, esti- mated cost s9,o00.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
FreslleIl Up!
 nicest Laxative, "Cascarets lOc

Don't stay head 1chy, bilious, consti- patcd, sick, Take ono or two "Casca- rrts" any time 10 mildly stimulate vour liver and start your how els. Then you will fool fine, your head becomes ptolr, StO m q C h
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04

sweet, tonsn" pink anu skin rosy. Nothing else r]rans. sWc"tcus. and Ircfrcshes the entire system likr
 pleasant, harmless candy-hEo Gas carcts." They never gripr. oycruct. 'or siCkon. Direction for men wo- ,mon. children on each box--drus- torres.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04

stolen. lt appears to be the work ot boys and Detective Sergeant Me- Gillicnddy who is Investigating ex- pects to apprehond the parties res Isponslblc.
 Bristol Brass Co. Meeting
 A, D, Wilson. secretary of the Bristol Brass Corp, has sent out nos ticos to stockholders that the annual meeting of tho corporation will be held al @;SO D. III. on February 10.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
THREE HELD IN RAIDS

Ncw Haven, Feb. 4 tP-- In two rails hero last night police made three arrests and seized small quan- titles Of liquor. Those arrested were ! Frank Isr and Albert and Josephine Sanino. The Saninos operate q gro cory store.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Nk.i ,r:n;y BILL PASSED

Washington, Feb. 4 Pl-The Mac Fadden bill 10 authorize national hanks 10 engage in branch banking cities where state banks employ this practice was passed today by the house.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
EAMOI-S ARTIST nINn

Paris, Feb. { P>--Leon Adojph
 NiI'ott", T leading artist of the
 Nor'martre and known for his dec,
 ,orations of most of the rah1rots and gay quarters of Paris, died today
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
COLDS
"pape's Cold Compound"
 Breaks a Cold Right Up

Take two tablets every three hours, until three doses are taken. The first dose always gives relief. The second and third dosos completely break up the cold. Pleasant and safe 10 take. Contains no 1llinine or opiates. Nllio-s g use Pa pes c ol q Compound" Price, thirty-five
 TA.. - A. a-..i
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Court Case Continued
Dobkowski Fined S20

Jos, pin Dobk0Wski of I3I WaST- ,inaton street, New Britain, paid a line of S90 and costs for drunken ness and breach Of the peace. He was given suspended jail sentence of 30 days by Judge Griswold. He was arrested the night before last by Officer Frank Brown. The main was alleged to hay" been creating
 q disturbance at q Berlin grocery
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
CITY EMRATTLED
 WITH BLIZZARD
Tractor Flows Busy Trying to
 Open Streets
TRAFFIC DEVICE A SUCCESS
Rings Bell When Lights Change Funeral of Miss Winters Takes Place friday--Failurc To stop Train Causes Complains.

The residents oI the city awokc this morning 10 tinl the city in thu grip of tho worst snow storm Of the year with the prospects that il would develop into an "old fashioned bi2- Iari' h"torc it t,rmiuatcd. Al ten o'clock this morning it md reached q depth O. ten inches anl in many places, particularly the outlying dis tricts the drifts were considerably deeper and made travel by Uutomo- hil" impossible.
 Supcrintendcui oG Public Works Oscar Anderson hal his tractor blows out carly this morning break ing roads in thc center ol the city, which made it possible for aUtomo- piles 10 operatn with hut little diff cuIty and the state highway forces were also in evidence at an carly hour.
 The Bristol q. PiaInylie Electric company succeeded in keeping its tracks open by operating snow blows during tho night. with the result that there was no delay 10 trolley service.
 Train service, however, vas some what impaired by inc heavy snow fall and passenger trains. were cN- p"riencing considerable difficulty in making their running time. Delays n Gountcred and thr outlook is not vmy promising should the storm continue.
 New Traffic Device
 The new traffic signal. which for the past several days has been in .the process ol erection at the june tion of Main street ana the Mem orial Boulevard, was placed in op. rration yesterday afternoon and so far has impressed police officials and the public as being d very sat isfactory arrangement.
 The >5gual is equipped with three lights, green. orange and red and may bu operated either automatjc- ally or by {, traffic officer, as con- ditions might warrant. Each change of light is preceded by the ringing of Il bell, notifying aUtoists of the impending alteration in color. IL is also possible to adjust the signal so that traffic from the busiest side may he held mp for q lesser period tLan the direction from which travel is lightest. In ease ot fire. q red light may be flashed in all directions to hold up all autoists until the fire apparatus has passed
 Miss Anna (. Winters
 The funeral Of Miss Anna C. Win tcrH, daughter of Lawrence J. Win tcrs and the late CathCrin" Mackin Winters. who died at her home at 20G Goodwin street yesterday at 10:%0 a. m., after an illness of one year. will be held at 2 q. m,. Fri day, February ,, from St. Joseph's Catholic church. The Rev. c, T. Muguell. will celeb. ate the high mass of requiem and the body will be placed in a vault for intcrment in the new St Joseph's cemetery tn the spring.
 Miss Winters was born in Bristol on July 24, 1893, and her entire life. with tn" exception of two years in the west, was spent in Bristol. She was educated in the North Side school and prior 10 her illness had
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
ASNrlS
High School Orchestra

Tomorrow evening at inc Com munity thoatcr. the Bristol High school orchestra, will hold the first concert in the history of the organ i2ation and will be assisted by the High School Glee club.
 Solos in the rantata, "The Lady Of Shalot," will be rendered by the glcc club and a number of vocal selections will he rendered by AL bert McClosky Of the Boston Con s"rvatory Of Music.
 Store Broken Into
 Mrs, Margaret St. Denis who con- duets tobacco and confectionery store at 205 North Main street. re- ported 10 the police this morning that hor plac" had been broken into and several packages Of cigarettes
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Benefit Assn. Banquet

Tho annual banquet Of the Stand- ard Stccl Benefit association will be held on February lT at n place not yet GXnd. Committees wor" appoint- nl nl lhn nnnLing lnSl MlEh,.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Legion TO Bowl

The bowling teams Of Erock- Barnes post. American Legion, will take on F"jchoproy post of Bristol tomorrow uight on the local alleys. This will lr the third meeting of the two posts, and Plainvillc hopes to make it the third victory. On
 Monday night the Unionville post
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04

Boy wanted to work in grocery sore. Apply at Eastwood X Toran, 6 East Main St.--Advt.
 &225 buys Chevrolet Touring, good running condition; many accessories A. D. Tridgman. Sprucr St. Phone 7G.-HlVt.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
American Silver Co. Meeting

In connection with the announce mont received bv stockholders today that the annual meeting of the American Silver Co.,, will be held al I l;So a. m. on February 10, a state ment of assets and liabilities is is sued showing that the surplus on December S1, 1925, amounted 10 S215.SO4. The financial statement follows
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
That's That"

The comedy That's That staged by the Bristol lodge Of Elks last night in the high school thcater was largely attended and well re- ccivHd, The performance will be IT.. pcoted tonight and inc advance salo Of tickets indicates another capacity audience.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Many Births

< daughter WAS born yesterday 10 Mir and Mrs Closson sanders of Whiting street.
 \ son has been born 10 Mir. and Mrs George Jackson of Southington on road. A son was born 10 Mir and Mrs , Edward Lawrence of Prentice street yesterday, \ daughter has h""n born 10 MT. ianl Mrs. Louis Roberts Of Prentice street.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Attended Masonic Nicotine

Worshinfnl Master I. A. Ryals, Senior Warden Samuel Steele and Junior Warden Rolfe Rowe of Rris- tol lodge, A. F. X A. M.. were in Hartford yesterday attending tho annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of Connecti-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Library Will Not Open

It was announced today that the Peck Memorial Library In hcnsing- ton will not be open tomorrow, due to the storm. It will be open for | the exchange Of books next week, however.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Short Circuit

While the automobile of Miss Mary Peck was standing iu front of inc Bristol Trust company yesterday afternoon, a passorhy noticed con- siderable smoke coming out of the car and notified the fro department. Fir" company No. i responded and investigation developed tNat iron hle was caused by short circuit. which was repaired before any dam age was done.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04

spent number Of years In the em- ploy of the N, L., Blrge company on Pond street, Shr was member of the Sodality of id1 Blessed Virgin Of St, Joseph's church and Of the Ladies Auxiliary, A. 0, Il,
 Besides her father Miss Winters leaves four brothers Thomas, Law. renee, James and Howard Winters and two sisters, Mrs, Margaret Kirby and Miss Catherine Winters, all Of this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
Basketball

The New Departure basketball team will journey to Elmwood this evening 10 engage the Endec team of that point, and in view Of the last game between these two rivals staged at the local high school gym. nasium, the contest should be spir- itod.
 saturday evening inc locals will meet the New Britain guards in this city.