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New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 1926
AGES TRIM EMERALDS
Winners Nose Out Losers In Hard Fought Contest Staged At Senior High school Gymnasium.

The Aces took the scalps Of the Emeralls in a hard fought basket ball game at the New Britain Senior High school gym last night. The Emeralds started fast by plllns up nine points fin the first few minutes of play but the Aces forwards un- corkcd some tashy passwork that brought them within six points of their opponents at the end of the first half,
 In tho second frame, the Aces took the lead and by hard lighting, 'hoy kept it up 10 the end ot the lirsl half.
 In the second franc. tho Aces took the lead nnl by hard fighting they kept it up 10 the end of th' game. Bromhcrg went out on four ] personal fouls. Arena and "Wop' Carlson starred for tho winners ana
 RromberE and North for tho losers 1 Tho Aces would like 10 arrange games with the pcMolay and Inter , national lives.
 ! The summary;
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
WON SINGLE HONOR
Uo>tun Red SON Has Leading oul- fildcr in League in Making Assists in Iri FlagStcad.

Boston. Fob. IS tP'--L"o Fohl's Boston Rcd SoX didn't have much 10 boast about last season, being con- ftned to the c"l!cr virtually all year.
 But tn" Boantown gang can at lca,t lay claim to on" distinction, That is having tn" leading ou,ti"ld"r in th,. circuit when it comes 10 mak- ing assists. The E"l SoX had such a pcrsonaS' in Ira Fiaestcad, center fielder.
 Ira turned In @4 aids" in IA brushes. He had 4N@ putouts, which also topped all the outpost occupants and took part in six double plays. While he was doing all tlts he only made Il errors. His fielding aver age was .97G.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
SHARKEY GETS DECISION
Eddie Huffman. Sailor From Cali fornia. Is an Easy Target Tor Boston BattlCr'S Left,

Now York. Eel 1% 'P -- Edlio Huffman, the sailor from Cali fornia who conquered Al Stone of Philadelphia and Jack pomaNo Of New York, has become ovrr-cn' thusiastiC,
 In Madison Square Garden last night he encountered a man who outwcighcd him 1G pounds and who could move about the ring -- Jack Sharkcy of Boston, Sharkey won the decision easily, jabbins continually with the left and fore ing Huffman to seek cover, tactics which made the bout look slow tc the spectators and they did moi hesitate in giving vent 10 theil feelings.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
COLUMBIA LEADS
still Eulcs ill Eastern Collegiate Basketball League With Four Wins and No Defeats.

Now York. F,b, 13 Rp--CoNmba still rules in the eastern intrrcol- 1cgiat0 basketball league, with four victories and no defeats,
 Victory over Pennsylvania hero tlas night. If to 23. in which "Red' T.uub. forward, added seven points tu his scoring total, carried Colum- lia far toward championship that may be settled only when the present leaders clash again with Dartmouth.
 Dartmouth. now in second place with- ono defeat, inflicted ly Col umhia, plays Cornell in lcaguo con- test at Hanover. \. H.. tonight.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
CRACK BASE STEALERS
Max Carey and Hazcn Cuyler of Pittsburgh Team Filtered More sacks Than Brooklyn Team.

Pittsburgh. Feb. 1S Rs-Pitts- hurghs two stellar base-stcal"rs, Max Carey and Hazcn Crylcr, each stolr more sacks in 1925 than the entire Brooklyn team combined.
 Carry turned in 46 pliers. Cuyler had fl. The hcst the slow-moVins Dodgers could do was S7. Robinson's team was one of the poorest sack snatching clubs in major league history.
 Compare the leading total of 15s chalked up by the Pirates with Brooklyn's little 37 and you have an idea of how far behind the Trolley boys finished,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

ner, and Van den Bergh. sprinter. Holland; Edwin Wide. sweden, who placed second to Ritola fin the olym- pic 10000 meters event: Charley Hofr, Norwegian pole vauiter: Hu- bert Houben, Germany, who last summer defeated Charles Paddock and Loren Murchlson in Berlin: Fri gerio. Italian walkerI Gator. of Haiti, broad jumper, and Paul Martin. switzerland, middle distance runner.
 The championships will be held in the Municipal stadium on June 25, 26 and 2S,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
HOPES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Stanfard hopes 10 put over Vic- tory in the annual California inter- collegiate golf tournament on the Pebble Beach links this month. Its old rival. California, has corped the hoonrs for the last 1wu wars. With Ashton stanley and Neal Miller standing out as its best hvls. how ever. stanford holirNes il has a splendid chance 10 win,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
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GIRLS BOWLIitG LEAGUE
Russell N Erwin and American Hosiery Teams Take Brace Of Games From Opponents.

The Russell & Erwin girls and the Hosiery lassics won both their games from thr skinner Chuck and the Stanley Rule X fcvel teams, respectively. last night in the Inlus- trial Girls bowling league play at tho Y. M. C. \. alleys. The results O! the games were as follows:
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
HEADS HOCKEY GLIB

Joseph Hannon, deputy fire com missioner of New York, is expected 10 succeed Colonel John x, Ham, mond resigned, as head of the New York Hockey club.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
sENCIn GErs DECISION

Chicago. Feb. l& NN --- Clever soncio. Filipino nywciEht, last night won a newspaper decision over Ray Eychall Of Chicago in n ten round fight at East Chicago,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13
s p e king of Sports s

The scheduled game between the American Legion basketball team of this city and the St. Marys quintet of South Manchester last night in the Silk Town was not played. The reason the game was postponed was because the hall where the contest vas to be staged. was in use and tho team could not get it,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

Word of the postponement of tho game came to this city at late hour last night and the players on the New Britain team were fortu- nate that they were not started on their journey, It may be just as well that they did not set out for Man chester as we understand travelling between this city and the home of Tho silk industry, is very bad.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

New Britain now leads in the T'ri- angular league, having defeated both tho Hartford and 1illlhouse teams, New Britain has yet to meet tho Hartford High and the New Haven team on their respective floors, but no matter how the gamea come ont, they can be assured of at least lie, providing the other two teams split
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

Such was the case yesterday aft crnoon at the local school gymna- sIum. The New Haven Hillhousa five came hero with a record of seven straight wins. The teams reputation was enough 10 make even the most stalwart heart at the Hard ware City High school Quivor. Tho team was undcfeatcd this year.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

The date for the game is held In aheyance Just at present because the south Manchester team is unable 10 tell just when the contest can be staged.
 Who was it said that the New Britain high school basketball team could not form another winning combination? Since the graduation of Politis and Scully. we have heard many gloomy predictions that the Franklin Square quintet was doomed to lose all of its remaining games,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-13

No one can ever tell about the gang of athletes that attends the New Britain High school. They may appear to be the poorest set ever at the school and still when called up- On. that old lighting spirit for which "Nigger" Hill and Dublin" Hill were famous in the old days, seems to assert itself and the result is a victory for New Britain,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
N'PLF FILL NEWS

Mrs. Royal Doane was hostess for the Christmas party of the Maple Hill Bridge club held at her home on Frederick street Tuesday after noon. The prizes were awarded 10 Mrs, W. A. Weiant, Mrs, Nelson Mann and Mrs. L. Kinsley
 Jonathan Hart will return tomor- row from the naval academy on Bnzzard's Bay, and stephen Hart will return this week from Riverside Georgia, to spend the Christmas recess with their parents, Mir and Mrs. J. T. Hart of Thompson street.
 Mrs. J. H. Latham of Theodore street has been confined to her home with the grip.
 Mrs Arthur Hollings of Moving ton Center has returned from Berk- shire, Mass. where she attended the funeral of her grandmother Mrs Bedding.
 Frederick and Robert Hine of Dc troit will arrive next week to spend tho Christmas holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. William Hinc of Maple Hill avenue.
 John Perry. son of Mir. and Mrs, ?. K. Perry of Golf street, fell while altghting from a trolley last week and broke his arm.
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

this evening at 7:S0 o'clock The services will be held in the chapel
 Legion Meeting
 Bolton-k kasica post of the Ameri- can Legion will meet this evening at the Legion hall in kensington. Several important items for dis posal are on the Lcgions slate for thlS evening and a full attendance is requested. A Rhu dc Island authori- ty on fire protection will address the m, mbers of the organization on the method of protection for this place by means of Q volunteer fire brigade which the Legionnaircs are planning to form if the question meets favor at the hands of the officials of the town and the residents
 The subject of Christmas tree sales will be brought before the gathering and final plans will be arranged for the disposal of the evcrsreens. Patsy Glanotti has charge of the sale and many advance orders have been brought in to the association from
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

the leadership Of C. H. Clarkson. The orchestra will be assisted by Mrs. ". c. Daley, soprano soloist of the Bristol Baptist church; and 1 Fife Carlton. reader. The concert will be under the auspices of the Young Peoples society. Notes
 There will be a meeting of the vestry of the Church of Our Saviour tonight at o'clock.
 William Cassidy of South Side park has purchased house on Park street from Mrs. Duane NJ. Daniel son, through the agency or A. M. Raymond. He will move into his new home next week.
 At the Ionic club Saturday night there will be a hash and pancake supper, folio ed bv dancing. The regulHr mid-week prayer meeting will be held at 7:45 o'clock this evening at the Baptist church. The pastor will speak on John ",
 The ladies' auxiliary 10 Brock Barnes post will elect officers at its meeting this Evening at 8 o'clock in Legion hall.
 The Literary club will meet to- morrow afternoon al the home of Mrs. Bessie Pike on Strong court. Miss Norton will read paper on the scsouicentenniai exposition. The Knights Of Pythias will elect officers at their meeting tomorrow evening.
 Tea was served at the meeting of the Womans club yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs F. T. Erastow on North Washington street. Mrs. Donald Benjamin and Mrs, Louis Brastow poured.
 Henry Trumhull left today for Providence. R. |. on matters con- irected with the New England con ference.
 Gerald Freeman of Whiting street has returned from Dartmouth un'- ,v,rsity for the Christmas holidays, ! Miss Florence Trumbull, daughter of Governor and Mrs. John H. Trum- hull. will sing in the Mount HolvoSt Clee club on it's Christmas tour | After the concert in Hartford Friday evening, she will spend the night with her parents. bringing with her
 Miss Helen Bernard of Syrn cuse. x ] Y, and Miss Katherine Rice o'
 lam estovn. N. Y. On Saturday the 1 club will sing in New York city and l then 20 to Washington and Phila drlphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
FRUIT GROWERS
 IN CONVENTION
State Association Holding Ses-
 sion ill Hartford

Hartford, Dec. l6 P)-The thirty
 sixth annual meeting of the Con.
 necticut Pomological society opened
 it's two day session at the Hotel Bond this morning, Fruit growers from all over the state were present when Charles c. Billings of Hazardville, president of the society, opened the meeting.
 What the eastern fruit growers
 can learn from the growers of the , northwest" was the title of an ad-
 dress hy F. w. Mitchell of Stuyve- sant Falls, N. Y, president of the l New York State Horticultural so- ciety. He said that the most pro- l ductivc regions of the northwest
 were certain sections of Idaho, the Hood river section of Oregon end the 1 Weenatchee and Yakima territory of i Washington. Mir. Mitchell pointed
 out that there had been a change in
 the center of the apple production 1 territory since 1909 when New York state was the leader. At that time, he said, Virginia and Pennsylvania | 'rA V Just 'IN > liilAiiIs, tO Hcl oul yOulIs, , troes. This year approximately one half of the apple crop has come from the northwest, according to the speaker. Virginia and Pennsylvania ! he stated, produced about five mil i lion barrels q year.
 ! Mir. Mitchell said that New York state. New England and the central
 west had increased production in the
 past few years He declared that the apple crop had to compete with i the pear crop which had doubled in
 the past c5 years, the peach crop.
 which was one and one-half times
 as great. the citrus fruits three
 times greater and other products
 that had increased considerably dur
 ing his period. With increased wages, taxes and freight rates, Mir
 Mitchell reminded his audience that
 the prices of apples had advanced
 but 9 per cent. i He said that the northwest had to carry a great overhead which the 1 Now England farmer does not en- counter. Lanl there. the speaker stated. cost from $500 to sl,00o an acre while in New England the best 1 fruit land could he obtained at Sl5 1 to $25 an acre. He further pointed out that tho western grower must ir- Irigate much Of his property and in ! the instances where the orchards are lon hillSides and the water must be pumped up at Q cost of $40 an acre 1 to raise apples.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

An automobile owned and oper- ated by John Jacobs of Mellen street skidded shortly after o'clock last evening on Pond street and came to a stop up against a fire hydrant. No damage resulted and the case against Jacobs, who was brought in by Of- ficer William w. Thompson. was nolled this morning by the prescott ing attorney on payment of costs.
 Skating At Rockwell Park
 Caretaker Joseph Civizzio of Rock well park announced today that there would be skating on the lagoon this evening. The slight fall of snow last evening has been re- moved and everything put in readi- ness for lovers of the outdoor sport.
 Christmas Recess
 The Christmas recess for the pupils In the high and grammar schools will start on Wednesday, De- cember 22. Sessions will be re- sumed with the opening of the win ter term on Tuesday, January i.
 V. F. W. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Harold F. Emmett Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held at o'clock this evening in Legion hall Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. State Commander Charles Bianch- ard of this city and his staff will attend the meeting
 Many Cases of Chicken Pox Chicken poX Is prevalent In the city according to Dr. B. E. Robbins, city health officer who states that numerous cases are being reported each day. pr. Robbins has asked that mothers communicate with his department upon observing any symptoms of the disease on their children.
 Ethan Lodge Meeting .. Ethan lodge. Knights of Pyt'lias. will hold a meeting at o'clock this evening in Arcannm hall.
 EllSs 10 Meet
 \ meeting of Bristol lodge Of Elks will be held at o'clock this evening in their home on South street. Final plans will b. made for tho giving of Christmas gifts to the needy children of the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

lin avenue suffered slight shock at the home of Charles F.. Pratt where she resides. and is reported as being in a serious condition She is the mother of Mrs. Leland Gwat- kin of this place and Mrs. Gertrude Webster Erickson of New Britain.
 D. \. k. Meeting
 Emma Hart Willard chapter Daughters of the American kevolu- tlon met this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Russell Gold of Worthlng- ton Ridge. The annual Christmas tree for the benefit of the detention room of Ellis Island was held fol- lowing the business meeting. Mrs. Bacon read paper on "Beckley Tavern"
 Old Razor
 Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff is the possessor of what is probably the oldest razor in this place. being one which was in use over 100 years ago and is still in the original case and used daily by the town clerk. In the case is paper written by Mir. Woodruff's grandfather. Eben Coe Woodruff with the following testi- mony inscribed upon it.
 This razor case was owned by Eben Woodruff who was born in Pennington in l774. settled in Bark hamstead in 1797, in which he kept the only razor he ever owned and time of his death in 1851. The sub scriber has kept the same in the case which contains this paper un- til this date, Berlin. August 2ith. 1885"
 "EBEN c. WOODRUFF" '"
 The razor in question is still 1n eN- ccllent shape and does not show the age which is granted it by the state ment Mir. Woodruff's grandfather was prominent in town affairs in past years, being on the local school committee in the old days of district existence.
 Mid-Week Services
 Rev. May B. Lord, pastor. will lead the mid-week services at the kensington Methodist church this evening at T:30 o'clock. The theme for her address will be Gifts For My Neighbours Christmas Tree"
 Rev, Samuel A. Fisko will have charge of the mid week services at the Berlin Congregational church
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
MARRIAGES, BIRTHS
 DEATHS INCREASE Vital Statistics for Past Year
 Are Announced Today
 SNOW COSTS CITY Sl,5SS
Many Cases of Chicken Pox Report cd-Skatins at Rockwell Park Lagoon Funeral of Clarence Bond Friday Afternoon.

There were 754 births. 2Sl mar riages and 305 deaths recorded in the office of the city clerk during the year ending November 30, ac- cording to figures released by that department today. The month Of May showed the greatest number Of births with 73, while June proved to be the popular time for marriages with 34. The greatest number of deaths occurred during March. a total of 34 being recorded. The monthly record was as follows;
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
JUDGMENT FOR S2.333

Judge William C, Hunserford of the city court has awarded the fol- lowing Judgments: . For the plaintiff in the amount of se.333.1o in the action of the Commercial Trust Co. against Theo- dore M. Stanley and others. B. F. Gaffney was counsel for the plain tiff.
 For the plaintiff in the amount of SS44.64 In the action of Nincenzo Fuzzo against Abe Shepeloff and others. Cyril F. Gaffney represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
INN PROPRIETOR
 IS UNDER ARREST SarrenderS to Face Charge Of
 Selling Alcoholic Beverage TRIAL IN MIDDLETOWN
Local Woman Suffers Slight shock Boys Club Basketball to Meet Trade school Tomorrow Evening Town Clerk Has Old Razor

William T. Lynch, proprietor of |, the Silver Lake Inn on the Meriden pike, gave himself up to the Middle town police yesterday afternoon to submit to trial of charges of volat- ing the liquor law. Lynch had been sought by Middletown police since Tuesday.
 \ bench warrant was made out in Middletown Tuesday and search for the owner of the inn. together with quest for Joseph Kincaid and Norman West. both of Middletown. began, The latter two were arrested Tuesday and are awaiting trial at the January session of the superior court.
 Lynch was released, under bonds of Sl,000 to also await the coming session of the superior court. He is charged with possession and sale of liquor to William Roberts on De- camber 6 and two sales to Joseph Wild on December ' and &. Lynch Is alleged to have purchased the l.,lor from kincaid.
 .... Suffers Shock
 Mrs, Donald Webster of East Bcr-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Daughters of PoCahontas

kitcheWan Council, No. ", Daughters of Pocahontas, will hold a meeting at o'clock this evening in the Red Mems Wigwam on Pros pect street. An entertainment pro- gram will be rendered at the con- clusion of the business session. Ir,..,.,..,l 1,r l,larcnnN Hnnd
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
ESTATE NNENNORIED

The estate of the late Annie H. Sergcnt. consisting of interest in real estate on Camp street, is valued at s5,500. according 10 an inventory filed today in probate court hy Herbert Y. Camp and F. w. Schultz, appraisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Concert Tomorrow Wight

\ concert will be given at the Plainville Baptist church tomorrow night at S o'clock hv the Everyman's 8 Bible class orchestra of New Brit .ain. a o3-piece organization under
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Dividend Declared

The directors of the Bristol Trust Co. have declared quarterly divl- dend of three per cent paya ble on January 5. 1927. to stockholders of record December 20, 1926. This makes a total of F per cent for the
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

Daughters or 1OCd uouldS, VIII 4lolh a meeting at o'clock this evening in the Rcd Mems Wigwam on Pros pect street. An entertainment pro- gram will be rendered at the con- clusion of the business session.
 Funeral of Clarence Bond
 The funeral of Clarence Bond of Il6S North street, who was found dead yesterday morning by a train man near the loop track east of the Terryville station, will be held at 7 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the parlors of the Asbury Methodist church. Rev. Hubert r. Jones, pas tor, will conduct the services and interment will be in West cemetery.
 snow Removal Expense
 According to figures secured from the office of the superintendent of public works this morning, sl,- .5SS.o5 has already been spent for snow removal by the city. This amount does not include this week and it is believed that before the work is entirely completed, the ex- pense involved will total approSl- mately s2,50o,
 The one-inch fall of snow last evening will mean no additional eN- pense to the city.
 Good Fellowship Club Formed
 The Good Fellowship club. to which married people are eligible. was formed last evening at the Pros pect Methodist church. Approxi- mately 40 members were enrolled and the following officers elected: President, John l.. Shields; first vice-president. Mrs, F. l.. Cole; sec ond vice president, Dwight H. Hall; secrstary, Percy L. Norton; treas urcr. Mrs. Clifford Emanuelson; chairman. membership committee Mrs. W. Kcnnth Sessions; chair man social committee. Mrs. Will mot R. Wright. Following the business meeting last night re- ! treatments were served and a social hour enjoyed under the direction Of Mrs. Wilmot E. Wright and Mrs. Paul Sessions.
 The club will in the future meet on the third Wednesday night Of each month,
 Health Officer Recovered 1 Dr. E. B. Robbins, city health of i ficer, who has been ill at his home on Main street for the past several days. was able to be out for short time this morning.
 No Park Board Meeting 1 Due to a lack of a quorum, the board of park commissioners meet i ing scheduled for last eevning was postponed and will be held at some later date.
 | Auto Hits Hydrant
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

The fiscal year ending November 3o showed g considerable increase over previous years as will be noted from the vital statistics for the years 1922 to 1925 shown below: