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Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
FIRE NEAR WALKERS SCHOOL

Home of Curtis Gibbs on StOckly Farm
Totally Destroyed With Its Contents
The home Of Curtis Gibbs, cOlored,
residing on the Stoclzly farm near
Walkers School House was totally de-
stroyed by fire shorty after eight
o'clock yesterday morning. The farm
is owned by Mrs. Lucy E. StoclIy and
the residence was tenanted by Gibbs.
The latter was away at the time and
the Smyrna FiFe Company quick to
respond, succeeded in getting some of
the furniture out, but most of the con
tents of the house were burned The
loss will figure between $4,000 and
$4,000. By careful watching and ex-
tinguishing every blaze that broke
out, the firemen were able to save the
outbuildings.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
STATE K. G. E. ELECTS OFFICERS
Annual Session of Grand Castle Of
State of Delaware Held at Townsend

Annual Session of Grand Castle Of
State of Delaware Held at Townsend
Townsend, April 6.-There was q
good attendance Monday at the an
nual meeting Of the Grand Castle Of
Delaware, Knights Of the Golden
Eagle The financial report showed
that the order was in excellent condi-
ton. The reports on membership
were not complete, due 10 the reports
from some of the subordinate castles
failing to arrive on time % that the
report could be fully made Il was
announced with regret that during the
past year a number Of prominent ard
active members in the order IN Dela-
ware had died These officers were
elected: Past Grand Chief. Edward
McGinnes, Wilmington; Grand Chief.
w. Vaughn Heavelow, Newark; Grand
Vice Chief, Lawrence Y. Colmery,
Hockessin; Grand High Priest, Charl-
es Laws, Glasgow; Grand Master of
Records, ]. H. W. Vincent. Whining
ton; Grand Keeper Of Exchequer. Wal
ter Pennington, Marshall-on; Grand
Sir Herald. Russell J.Wilgus. Roxana;
Grand First Guardsman, John ".
Roberts, Wilmington; Grand Second
Guardsman, Richard lyman, Chris
tiana; Trustee for three years, John
A. Johnston, Newark. Il was decd
eG to hold the next annual meeting al
Wyoming.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
NEW BRIDGE AT WILMINGTON
Old Market Street Structure win Re
Used While New One Is Constructed


1t has been definitely decided By the
State and county engineers IN charge
of the construction of the new bascule
bridge on the site of the present draw
bridge over the Christiana river al
Market street, to divert traffic. while
construction is going on, BY swinging
the old bridge into position di-
agonally across the stream and pro
viding temporary approaches. Under
this arrangement, only slight incon-
venience will be caused traffic BY way
of the causeway. Under this arrange
ment traffic from the south Will come
through the Charles Warner Com
pany's southside yard, and from the
north, alongside the Baltimore and
Ohio freight house near Shipley street
wharf. The new bridge. It Is said.
will be erected at . cost Of approx
mately 100000.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
NEXT SUNDAY AsBURY CHURCH

Rev. r. X. Stephenson Announce Ser
vics of Day-Odd Fellows to Attend
Rev. r. K. Stephenson, D. d., an
nounces services for next Sunday as
follows: Sunday School at 10 a. m;
Special sermon to Morning Star Lodge
No. 6, l. o.. o. F., of Smyrna, at II
a. m. The Odd Fellows will attend
church in a body and hear a sermon
by DR.. Stephenson. AT 6.45 p. M,
Miss Julia Griffith will lead the Ep-
worth League and at 7.30 o'clock Rev.
DR.. Stephenson will preach a sermon
on "Earnestness in Religion or the
Two Ways"
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. John TownIey of MiddIetOwn,
will Conduct the Communion Services
The Missionary Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds
Thursday afternoon, April 9Th, at 2.3O
o'clock. Sunday morning at 1920,
there will be the Quarterly Commun-
ion service. Rev. John Townley of
Middletown, will have charge of the
service. Sunday School, at 11.45;
Christian Endeavor, at 6.45; Evening
worship, at 7.30. Mr. Gregory of
Princeton will be with us for the SER
vice.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
MY CHURCH NOTES

Services sst1 e. r. Aill Rector, An
lsas viii y 4. lGr q Week and Sunday
1 ~ Z sVsnin~ :. .4.s,ensong |, this We'd
| a'linr' '.s'ol Y will meet on Sun m.
h. r. A al tSose sen o'clock. 1t is
q b tSsirn snI.s 1s.,h who have not yet
saday Tss TSenten Boxes will do
| q Sundavu usre viii be only one
sa'sr nS.I. as.at Il a. m. Part
/ music will be repeated.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
New Fruit Growers Banking House

Finishing touches are being made
on the new banking house of the Fruit
Growers National Bank and TRUST
Company. The opening and occupy
ing will take place Saturday, April II.
The event will also mark the 5Oth an
niversary of the bank as an organiza-
tion. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-07
CHILD EATS LYE FROM A CAN
Mrs. Henry Austin, the Mother, Saves
Baby by Immediate Treatment

The infant baby of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Austin, of near Milford, is re
covering from being badly burned
with lye. The mother had set a can
of lye on the kitchen cabinet and
went into the next room for a mo-
ment. Hearing cries from tn infant
she rushed into the kitchen and found
the baby had gotten the can of lye
and had eaten some. The mother
thoroughly cleansed the mouth and
then used grease.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
TOURISTS INVITED TO
 TRAVEL VIA THIS CITY
Burritt Hotel Corp. President Plans to Bring Strangers to
 New Britain,

A considerable increase in the au- tomobile tourist business, expected in New England this coming sum- mr. is looked for in this section and plans are being made to divert it through New Britain. according to a statement made today by General Leslie D. Kincaid, president of tho American Hotels coropration, who spoke at a luncheon session of the ! board of directors Of the Elihu Bur rift hotel corporation. He stated that roadside signs directing traffic toward New Britain have been post cd for 50 miles in all directions. General Kincald outlined plans for number of important changes he plans to make in the dining room and coffee shop service in the hotel in the near future
 It was voted to send Manager John F. Weakley, who Is suffering from nervous breakdown. to Alex andria, Va. on leave of absence for month or more and George Pon- tuis, chief clerk, will be in charge.
 Officers were reelected as fol- lows: President. lssac Black: vice. presidents, F. J. Porter. r. NJ. Holmes and C. F. Bennett: secre- tary, w. L. Hatch: treasurer, Par don c. Hickey. Present besides Gen oral kincaid were Colonel 0im- stead, executive director of the chain, and Carlos n. Smith, assis- , tant general manager.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
BigelOw-H Hartford Co.
 Net Earnings S2,122,672

The annual meeting Of the stock holders of the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co. will be held at the office of Mcssrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co. ll5 Dcvonshire street. Boston. Mass. on Monday. March i. at II o'clock in the morning. A board of directors and treasurer and clerk will he elected for tho ensuing year and vote will be taken on the ratification Of the contracts, acts. proceedings, elections and appoint ments which have been made by the board Of directors during the year.
 John r. Norman. president of the company. in his report states that although there was keener compe- tition in the floor covering industry during 192t, tho business of the company showed some improve ments over that done in 1924. Sales for the year totalled S2L41S,OsO.97 an increase of sS.166,l60S7. The net earnings Of the company amounted to s2.l2S,672.31 after the sum Of $5lS,167.60 had been de- ducted for depreciation and re- serve put aside for federal taxes and bonuses. The net quick assets consisting Of cash. securities, ac- counts and notes receivable and in. ventories amounted to sl0,So7. i9G.- =. Expenditures for additions and improvements 10 both plants dur. ing the year amount to sS54.76s.. 80.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Funerals
$. Amandus Odin

Fellow merchants. fraternal asso- c'at"s. relatives and friends gath cred in this city today to pay their last respects to s. Amandus Odin, vice-prcsident and secretary of the Globe Clothing House who died Tuesday morning ut his home.
 His body laid in state from 10 o'clock this morning until o'clock this afternoon. The funeral was iell at the home. 9S% Kensington urenuc, at o'clock. Rev. Gustave F. Pihl. pastor Of thc Swedish Bethany church. olficiated. Inter- mont was in FaiIview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were the follow ing brothers-in-law: Andrew An durSon and Oscar Johnson of bridgeport, Algot Nelson Of Bridge port, E, Hillstrand, August John- son and John Anderson of this city. Theodore Odin and Oscar Oin Of this city and A. J. Nelson and l. r. Nelson Of Bristol were flower b"jLrers.
 rrc Globe Clothing House was closed throughout the entire day out Of respect to its deceased exc Cutive.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
City Items

Because he smashed n show window ut iG Grove street, and caused trou- hlc thIs morning, an unidentified man was arrested by Officer A. Carl. son and dockod on charges Of drunk onness breach Of peace, and injury to private property, The man was too drunk to Givo his name.
 The condition of John Flannery of @Ii Corbin avenue who is scri- ously III was reported unchanged today.
 The Master Plumbers association will hold q banquet nt the Burritt hotel this evening.
 Donald Halbach of Troop 1 of Piainville and Michael Galan of Troop 99, located at Salvation Army hall, passed their second class ex- aninations at the meeting of the local Boy Scout board of review last evening, A third candidate was re- jected.
 The executive board of the New Britain Boy Scout council will meet at o'clock this afternoon at Scout headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
ESCAPES ELECTRIC CHAIR
New Works Furnace Murderer Pleads Guilty To Second Degree Count In Court Today.

New York, Feb. IS [Pp-Cieorge Siamanuik, who last September killed Mrs. Sophie Poleski and burn ed her body in a furnace, today es- capped the electric chair when he was permitted to plead guilty to second degree murder.
 The plea was accepted by Judge Otto A. Rosaslii. Assistant District Attorney Mcdonald asserted that 1t was doubtful whether q jury would return a verdict of murder in the first degree because of the difficulty of proving reconciliation and that tho woman vas still alive when she was placed in the furnace. siamanuik will be sentenced on February o6. He can be sentenced from 20 years 10 life Imprisonment, The woman's husband was attacked early in the day of the murder as he lay in bed at his home.
 Police said that Siamanuik con fessed the killing, saying he believ- cd tho woman had planned to pois- on him because his affection had cooled.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Seventh Annual Ball
 Of Eddy-Gloyer Post

The seventh annual ball of Eddy Gloror post. American Legion will bn held tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock in tho state armory. stanley k. Eddy. general chairman, has an nouuced that arrangements hay" been completed and it is expected that this years 2ffair will he in" most successful of all. The proceeds are to he turned into the building fund.
 Numerous box parties have been foruod as they have been in past yclrs. Among those who have chartered boXos are: J. C. Andrews F. Bacon. C'. F. Bennett, A. G. Hull, stanley R. Eddy. E. r. Giufney Mrs. U. IjarGrcaves. E. \. Huwloy, w, (. Ir:ugcrf0rd. Arthur G, k!mball, George T. kimhaN. Mrs. C.. <. lnn- dnrs. Legion state officers, P. r. Me- ponoueh, F. F. ngrcn. N. l'. Par sons. Philip Prllcticr. Arthur P'1fS, r. E. stanley and l.. J. Thompson.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

John Bostrom. through Emil J., Danberg, has brought suit for $500 damages against John A. Swanson. The writ, which Is rcturnablo in the court of common pleas tnu first Tuesday of March, was served by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
 E. J. Gooby, doing business as tho New Britain Sheet Metal Works, has been sued for S2oo damages by John Isaac on q bill for S1G0. Edward A. Mag issued the writ, which is returnablo in the city court the second Monday of March. Service was made by Dep uty Sheriff Martin II. Horwtz.
 E. A. Mag, acting for Samson Baha, has instituted action for $500 against stanley Borawsky. Deputy Sheriff Martin II. IIorwitz served the papers, which are rcturnahle the first Monday of March in the city court
 Y. Stephonsky of 101 Winter street has been sued for S4o by Joseph and Max Boas. doing busi- ness in Bridgeport as the Park City Optical Co. The writ, which is returnahlc in the city court the first Monday of March. was served hy Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- witz, who garnishecd wages at Ian ders, l'rary & Clark.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
TO TEST GIANT SUB
|. S' \. VI Is Ordered To New Lon. don Basc Where It Win Be Given All Availability Runs And Dives.

New London, Conn.,. Feb. IS Npl--- The ', <, $, VI. largest submarine in the United States naval service has been ordered 10 the submarine base here 10 prepare for n series of availability tests that will be made m the near future off this port Among the tests will be q dive 10 the geo foot level to which depths tho giant undersca craft has not gone since being commissioned.
 The vessel carries q crew of S4 men and officers, nearly twice as many as was carried by the ill-fatcd s-5l, which was lost off Block Island "ilh all hands aboard on September 25, 1925.
 The vessel is commanded hy Lieut.. Commander Sherwood Picking. Oth- CT officers assigned to her are Lieut. G. P. Lamont, executive officer; Lieut.. D. l.. Trautman, engineering officer; Lieut.. M. Comstock; Lieut. J. II. Foskett; Lieut.. GGD W. r. Taylor, and Chief Machinist II. J, Bchrcnds.
 The vessel was reported at New. port yesterday and is expected 10 ar rive at the base sometime tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Deaths
Mrs. Josephine Anderson.

Mrs. Josephine Anderson, 65 yea's old, widow of the late Lars Ander- son, died this morning al the homo Of her son, John E. Anderson, 70 Woodland street, after an illness of three months. She had been 8 resi- dent of this city for the past 27 years.
 Mrs Anderson was born in Swe- den on May l, 1S6U. In 1885 she married. After living in Sweden for about three years she came to this country with her husband, and the couple made their residence in Port, land. Ten years later, in 1898, she came to this city, where she had since made her home.
 Besides her son, John, with whom she has lived in recent years, she leaves another son, lycr 0. Ander- son, and daughter, Mrs. Esther An derson Williams of this city, and two sisters in Sweden. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon. Oth- or arrangements, in charge of Brick son & Carlson, are incomplete
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Many Visiting Priests
 Attend Last Rites

Har'Cor,! Feb. is tPt-S St Peters church wHs completely filled and hundreds remained standing be cause all seats wrr" flI"i during 'h" finn, ral servic" this morning for th" Rev, Rather Paul r. McAlcnn"N. Ia,r pastor of th" church. Priests from an parts ot the stat" attend cd iho poutiNcal service conducted hv the Rt. Rev, John J. Milan, pishop of the Catholic dioceS" of Hartford. An culogy was d"liNcr'h hy the Rev. George J. Donahnc Of pomrret. Burial was in Mi N. E, nedict cemetery. the funeral pro- rrsSion being preceded by an escort from Bishop McMahon assembly fourth degree. Knights Of Columbus. The body lay in state in the church late yesterday afternoon and through thr night and hundreds came 10 pay their tribute to th" de- parted priest.
 The guard Of honor during inc night was from thc Holy Name SO cicty of the church.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
BAD BOOKKEEPING AT
 BANK IS EXPLANATION
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 accounts of the bank. He admitted that perhaps some of tho bonds of the bank had been misappropriateG or that the lack of system in book keeping In the loan campaign had made the readJustment necessary. The S47,O00 transfer was made just before the arrival of Il bank exam. lner, but Gilpatric said that of course he had no idea or advance "howledge that the examiner was coming.
 Gilpatric appeared depressed that he was not given much information 10 the receiver and said he would not feel satisfied unlors he could account for the shortages and where tho funds went to.
 After the hearing yesterday Gll- patric said he believed S50,000 in bonds pledged in 1919 to aid A. Gn- man and company, had been met by the use Of bonds owned hy R. II. Bradley of this place. The re- ceiver announced today at the hear ing that Mr. Bradley had informed hlin that he had no fourth liberty loan bonds on December 1919 and that all his securities then were kept in a safe deposit box. Mr. Bradley said that later he turned over to Gilpatric $64,0O in securi- ties and that these were returned from time to time, the last being turned back 10 him in 1928. Gil patric must have been mistaken in his testimony yesterday. Mir, Coffin said, and Gilpatric could make no suggestions about it today.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Survey of Whiskey Stock
 Now Is Being Undertaken

Washing on, Feb. IS Pl~Al- though Secretary Mellon is opposed 10 the idea, Assistant Secretary An drews announced today that sur ycy of whisbey stocks was being made, at the suggestion of members of congress, to determine the effect of havingthe government take over tho existing supply.
 Mir. Melons ideas that th" pro posal would violate the principal Of keeping the government out Of business. but the assistant secre tary. who has charge of prohibition enforcement. expressed the belief that leakage of liquor into bootleg channels would hc stopped if it were under government control.
 He added that the government. by taking over the entire medical St ock, would know the exact duan- tity within the confines of tho United States. and would take steps at the proper time to manufacture additional quantities al least five years before it was needed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Anchored Barge Floating
 Tee for Army Golfers

San Francisco. Feb. IS (P}--A golf links. which among other dis tiuCtions boasts Of floating tee costing $2o,oo0 and which names as well as numbers it's holes, is provd- ing entertainment for officers and men of Fort Baker. across the bay from San Francisco.
 The course is laid out on the mill tary reservation. so that except at three holes players have q view of the Pacific at all times.
 Each Of the nine holes now in use has been named after a major en- @agcmcnt of the American EXpcdi- tionary Forcc. Par is 3i and the golfer must travel @.74G yards 10 make q round. To comply with gov yrnmont regulations. the course is operated by the Fort Bakers Oni- c.r&' club with membership by iDvt- iation. There arc no profits or divi- lcnlS
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
ESTATE OF H. s. TAYLOR
 APPRAISED AT S4O,OOO
industrial Shares Form Greater Part Of Holdings in Inycn-
 tory Filed Today.

Appraisers John c, Loomis and Isaac Black have placed q valuation of siO,oo7.2S on the estate of Hart. well & Taylor,
 Items in the Inventory, filed thls afternoon in probate court are: 115 shares American Hardware Corp., Ho,92b; 15o shares Blgelow.Hart- ford Carpet, s14,70O; 2 shares Elihu l'nrritt Hotel Corp, common. no value; five shares Elihu Burritt Hotel Corp. preferred Ono markeO, , doubtful value; 30 shares Landers, Frary x Clark, si,700, 200 snares Laurence Petroleum, no value: 95 shares Ray Consolidated Copper, S@90.G2; two State Of Delaware bonds, sl.02S.5O; cash on hand. sS5G,36; insurance. Slo,o0o. Total $4S, ,00L2S.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
LlTHUANIANS PLAN
 THEIR ''4TH OF JULY'
Anniversary Of Independence of Lithuania to Be Observed Sun
 day By Ceremonies Here

The Lithuanians of New Britain are planning q mammoth cnlcbra- ton of the eighth anniversary Of the independence of Lithuana. The celebration will take place Sunday, 2 ?. m., at the Lithuanian hall on Park street. This celebration is one of the utmost importance 10 all I.ithnanians. and marks nFw point in the advance Of their hopes and labors, The 21st of Februa"V is 10 them what the 4th of Jnly = the Americans. and after an of tyranism they are rising @n.i talk ing their place in the affairs Of the world.
 Among the speakers of the day Hi!l hc Mayor A. N. Paonossa and '. NJ. Cekananskas of Hartford. Aside from tho speeches th"rc will bo ! musical program consisting of songs hy solo singers and the l.. N. Narpo chorus, under the direction of r. Bruzas.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Early Agreement on Tax
 Bill Now Seems Likely

Washington. Feb. is P'-Predic- lions Of an early agreement in differ- nnres between the senate and house on tax reduction were made ate, another two. hours session today or inc conference on the revenue h'b'
 Both the senate and house coh- ferces held separate meetings pe- forc going into another conference but at its conclusion 1t was said no compromise had yet been reached
 The difference between tho INV" houses as ,o how much the tax re- duction shall bc totals approrima'" ly sIeS,non. .oh0. the senate propo.niS for reduction running much high'' than the bill approved by the house.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Niddlebury Football
 Schedule Is Changed

Midllebury, Nt.. Fch. IS tP--t noW football policy for AliddlnhurN college was announced today with th" publication Of the 1926 Crjl- iron schedule. For the first time ill many years the little Vermont col I%g" will meet only teams "hor own size" instead Of sprinIljing the pro- gram with ambiIious ventures with larg" colleges.
 NfcSIryan end rro,idoncn appear on th" Middi,hnry sch"dnlr tor the first time aHd football relations have Lnrn r.sumHd with Williams afi"r a laps" of four years.