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New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
NEW ROADS IN EUROPE
Motor Dcvclopmcnt is Making - Chanops of Highways Essential

' IlIIIBVN UT IIIETINfNN T''-'rr rr0Ftfr
 Augusta, Me, Oct. q P)-That motor development is forcing gen eral rcconditioning of European roads and that thousands of miles Of highway will have to be rebuilt 10 meet the increasing travel, Is the outstanding impression of American delegates just returned from the in- ternational roads conference held in Milan.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
QUAKER CITY NOW AWAITING CHANCE
 SEE THE QUEEN
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Arts and a tour of the sesqui- cen tennial exposition.
 A tour of the exposition was scheduled to start at midnight and last about three hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
PRISONER KILLED

Woodsville. N. H., Oct. q Pl- day In a daring attempt 10 escape from the Grafton county jail here after he had wounded a turnkey.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

The Arabic language predominates in the Holy Land.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
NEW POWER PLANT
Grosvsnordale Company to Spend
 Over Quarter Million

Work has begun on foundations for an 5000 kilowatt turbine which WiA furnish power for the large cot. ton mflis in the villages of Grosve- norcaie and North Grosvenordale owned hy the Grosvenordale Com psuy. The power plant, when com plefed. w.li be the largest in this section and one of the largest of any
 irsIe mil ln New England.
 The proposed plant will generate enough power Co run the mills and Aafe sufficient surplus to operate an- other mil of the same size. The cost of installing the plant will be over S250,0e0.
 The Grosvenordale Company is one of the few mills that have been sue ce-sfu.ly operated in recent years While thH mil. has felt sameW hat the depression n has continud Co run qt 9 profit and its manufactured fabric has been iu demand. The installation Of the power plant evidences an opti- mistIe outlook 9f the officials Of the concern aS jt will generate power sufficient for the needs of the com pany. even though # expands materi- ally, for many years to come. John F. Reardon. agent of the company. Is one ef the hest known cotton manu- facturers in New England.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
BLACK PHANTOM IN PERSON
 AT THE BRADLEY THEATRE

Black Phantom. full bred Belgian police dog, who is now in training for the movies. will make a personal appearance at the Bradley theatre on Friday and Saturday, September 10 and H.
 Black Phantom. c1al-black thoroughbred. Is perfect specimen of the breed of dogs made famous in the movies such a Riu-fin-fin. cfroneheart and Peter the Great She seems to be possessed with almost human intelligenee and under the capable guidance of her trainer. Mir. Holden. has been taurht to do all the stunts commonly performed by ca nine movie stars and q few more which most of them are not able 10 do. After seeing the dog perform, one feels certain that it is only question of time when she will be the best known stunt dog in the movies.
 Tn presenting the dog, Mir. Holden will show few of the many stunts which she has learned and he will also illustrate tine manner in which those dogs are trained. The dog obeys him implicitly. At his command she will leap at a stranger. apparently intent upon tearing him 10 pieces. At another word from him, she seems to stop almost in mid-air and becomes friendly enough Co even let the stranger pat her.
 During training. the assistant wears heavy suit of burlap which com pletely envelops his body. even his l hands. This is done Co prevent the dog from tearing his body.
 Mir. Holden states that his remark able success in training Black Phan- tom is due Co the fact that be has never fooled the dog in any way. Her trust is implicit. knowing that her masters orders have never injured ! her.
 The dog. with her master, will per. l form at every show on Friday and 1 Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
PUTNAM CITIZENS
 ARE PART OWNERS
Contribution to Thomas Jeffer- son Memorial Is Acknowl-
 edged
Birthday Book 10 Be Made Christmas
 Gift to shc Nation

ratn5 5m's contribution to the Thomas Jefferson memorial func amounting Ga S112.75 has receive5 official acknowledgment The letter sent tn Nr Byron D. Bugbee, chair man of the local committee is as fol lows;
 August 27. 1926. Mr Byron D. Bugbee. Chairman, Thomas Jefferson Mem Foundation Committee. Putnam. Conn.
 Ny dear Nr Buebee We beg to acknowledge the very complete and thorough report that you have ren- deFed relative Go the educational nd patriotic activities of your Committee m Putnam. This report viii be fil- ed with he official record of the Ses- qui-Centennial of American lndepen- dence of the Thomas Jefferson Cen tennial The contribution of Stt2.76 raised by your committee for the preservation of Monticello as q me- morial to the author of Che neciara- tion of Independence has been erate- fully received.
 The pages of the Nations Birthday Book, bearing the names of your con- trihutors will be duly bound and the Monumental Book will be deposited at Monticello as an inspiration to the patriotic pilgrims who will gather there throughout the coming years. Many of our chairmen have asked an extension of time to add names on the pages of this hook and there fore we have consented Go withhold the binding of these pages until Christmas week The book will then appropriately represent the Christmas gift of the nation in honor of the centennial of Thomas Jefferson
 The citizens of Putnam. Conneeti- cut. are part owners of Monticello with it's magnificent mansion, design ed and built by Thomas Jefferson and with it's splendid estate of over 650 acres. situated on a mountain top overlooking Charlottesville. Virginia. and the beautiful surrounding Nir- ginia Valley l hope indeed that you and your feliaw citizens will find ire queut occasion Co visit Monticello and I asure to you all hearty wei come from the Board of Governors of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation.
 With sincere appreciation of your splendid leadership iH this patriotic work. l beg Co remain
 Sincerely yours.
 STUART c. GIBBoNEY.
 President
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
TO BRING FAMILY
 BACK FROM ITALY

Charles Rita of Providence spent Sunday with relatives in Putnam. He left Monday for New York and Sat urday will sail for Italy. When he returns he will bring with him his wife and three children. One child he has never seen as it was born after he returned to the United States Mr Rita formerly worked for Charles Bove He was in the World War a. a member of the Italian army and was wounded several times. Years ago he had the shoe shine stand al the Putnam railroad station.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
TEN YEAR OLD CHANDLER
 NOW RUNS A SAW MILL

"A striking tribute to the stamina and durability of the Chandler Six occurred recently in Carols. Wash ington," says Mir Robitaiiie manager of the City Garage, local Chandler representative.
 "A ten year old Chandler car ff9f7 modell that had already travelled more than i21.00 miles was disman- tied and it's motor is now being used to furnish the motive power for the More & Dixon tie and lumber mills at Carols.
 "The direct driver of the head saw is attached to the automobile. The mill cuts ties and lumber suitable for garages and chicken houses"
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
NEW LONDON COUNTY
 FAIR NEXT WEEK

With a view to making the 72nd an- nual New London County fair a sue cess and one of the best ever held at the Norwich fairgrounds, the as sociation has done one thing this year y,bieh has met with widespread ap- Droval. This has been the announce ment that the gate admission has been reduced to 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
 The fair association has also made a change back to the old dates for tbe annual fair. selecting Labor day, September (. and Tuesday and We'd nesaay. the 7th and sth, for the fair. This was done Co allow thousands Of eastern Connecticut people better opportunity of enjoying the fair, es. pecially on Labor day. which is legal holiday and when people are seeking enjoyment which is both clean and wholesome.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

Truck and delivery horses owned by the municipality of Berlin have a three weeks vacation each summer on a 3o0=aere horse sanitarium in charge of skilled veterinarians Reports in dicate possible envy on the part of human lahorers.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

A traffic court on wheels is an in- novation in California The court consists of q truck which takes it's station at a convenient place along the highway. Luekless speeders are haled before the judge immediately unon arrest.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

The best catch in sixteen years by Canadian sealers is attributed to the cooperation of air men who from their machines indicated where the animals congregated in the largest numbers.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

The word nick. used in the phrase mick of time" is a modification of nook or notch the ancient method of keeping tab on time or money by means of a series of notches in a stick.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

Tennyson's house at Somersby. near London, and two miles of the stream he immortalized in "The Brook" are in be sold at auction.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

King Albert of Belgium rides q mo torcyele as an example of economy
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

Tho deepest workable mine is said to be at Merro Velho. Brazil. where gold and other minerals are found at a depth of q mile and q quarter.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
STEADY TONE IS
 GIVEN ID MARKET
Nash Motors Opens Today One
 Point Higher

New York, July 10 Pl-A relative ly steady tone characterized the open ing of today's stock market. Nash Motors opened a point higher in re- sponse 10 the declaration of an eX- tra dividend and Postum Cereal also advanced a point Irregularity throu- -hout the general list reflected the further weekend readjustment of speculative accounts.
 The market swung upward soon after the opening when strong buy ing support appeared for the Stand ard Rails and lnduslrials Motor Oils and Public Utilities gave the best demonstrations of group strength in the early trading. with buIlish senti- .ment influenced by favorable week end trade and earnings reports. Foreign exchanges opened heavy with the exception Of demand ster- ling which ruled unchanged at $4.S5 lS-l6. French francs and Belgian francs saggcd about points each to around 2.5S and 2.&31s cents, respec- lively.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
BUILDERS NAY
 OPPOSE CURTIS
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charter pertaining to employos of the building department in addition to the regular staff. reads as follows: The common council shall provide for the appointment by said com mission of such other agents and employees of said commission as it may deem necessary for the eff .cient discharge of the duties Of said commission and shall fix their com pensation." The building boari pointed to the phrase, Appointment by said commission" and clnched its argument, the special committee ad- hitting it's powers exceeded recon sidoring its vote.
 The reported r,an of the admin istration to have the common COun- cil cut the salary 70 point at which Hennessy would lose interest in the job and Curtis would step in was met today with the argument that the council cannot interfere with the
 salary excepting 10 fix the pay when | 2. vacancy exists Should the build 1 ing commission decide to allow the | two inspectors to continue in their
 present positions anti-Curtis men l claim the council would be power less,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
HEAT WAVE ENDS
 IN MIDDLE WEST
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 hottest day so far this year when the mercury climbed to 91 degrees in mid afternoon.
 The humidity sent 6oQ,o00 persons to Couey Island. where three died of heat. Seven others were prostrated in the metropolis.
 Although rain held the days tenn perature peak 10 S2 at Chicago, three heat deaths were recorded, to add to seven of the previous day when the thermometer shot up to g. A heat crazed man killed him. self at Gary, Ind. two persons were drowned in or near Chicago and an IS year old youth was killed by lightning near Lakeman, Missouri.
 Western New York also suffered severely from storms following the hottest weather of the season. Many highways were blocked by fallen trees. trolley service was interrupted, cellars were flooded and crops dam aged. A hoy was killed by light ming at Holcombe.
 While temperatures above the 90 mark were noted in many sections of the country. the two hottcs spots yesterday were W1lla Walla. Wash ington and Phoenix, Arizona, where the mercury stood at the century mark.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Scion of Prominent
 Family Is Arrested

Rochester, x. Y. July 10 (P- Faultlessly attirod, dcbonair youth, who said ne was James K. Hicks alias J. M. Huey, %. who says he is a scion Of a prominent family of Union and Covington, Ky, was arraigned in police court here today on holding charge while detectives traced a trail of alleged bad checks he is said to have left throughout the east.
 Huey was arrested here after purchasing SS1 worth of clothing with worthless checks. A search of his room at a large hotel revealed q stock of expensive clothing, ranging from riding boots to Japanese himonos.
 He told police he came here from Buffalo after touring the east and passing bad checks in nearly all cities. Check books on banks in Hartford Conn. and Miami and St. Petersburg, Fla, were found in his possession.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Captain King Leaves His
 Command at the Sub Base

New London. July 10 P-HavinG
 about completed the task of raising
 the submarine S-51 and safely de
 liyering her to the Brooklyn navy
 yard Captain F.. J. King, ofticcr-in-
 charge of the salvage work, is pre-
 pairing to rclinquish the command
 of the submarine base, which he has
 held for the past three years. Under
 latest orders received at the base, he
 will report on or about July 15 to the command of the Wright, the uavys new 1l,00O ton airplane and scaplane tender. T.. however, final details or tho salyaginG Of the S-51 are still pending On that date, Cap tain King will he given additional time in which to attend to them. He was originally ordered 10 assume command Of the Wright on July 1, but the orders were suspended to permit him to complete the raising
 of the ili-fated submarine
 Captain King left the Brooklyn navy yard this morning on the sta ! ton ship Chewink, and is expected ! 10 arrive at the base tonight.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Bath Tub" Joyce Again
 Rms Afoul of the Law

Chicago, July 10 lPD -- Joyce Hawley of Chicago and New York, who bathed in a tub of something at Earl Carrolls last birthday party. was arrested early this morning for speeding past traffic signals in Michigan boulevard.
 Driving an automobile she said had been loaned by friend, Miss Hawlcy ran past two stop lights, skidicd into two taXicabs and has tened on at something ike 90 miles an hour until oveltaken by a po- lice motor squad. She was booked at the South Clark street station on charges of speeding and dis orderly conduct.
 Shortly before daylight she yq> released on bond of $150.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Fail to Identify Man
 Killed on TurnDike

Broadcasting station WTIC al Hartford is still to be used to locate relatives of the unidentified man who was killed instantly by a trucI, owned by Holmes Transportation Co.,. of Worchester, Mass, and driv- en by Ernest w. Henderson of 10 Clark street this city early yesterday morning on the NeWington turnpike.
 Throughout the day yesterday and until the station signed off last night his description was broadcast through WTIC. No results were ob- tained, and the same method win be continued when the next program is broadcast.
 The body is at the funeral home of B. c. Porter Sons at l9 Court street,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
PERSONALS

Carl s Casperson of Murray street is spending the weekend with his family at Lake Congamond.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. J. Davison of 9S Dwight street, this city, and New York. have returned from. Lake Kioshkoqui. Ontario, Canada, where they spent several weeks.
 Mrs George Pratt and sons, Vim ton and Milton, of 32 Somerset Drive, accompanied by Mrs. NJ. W. Hart and children of Bristol. will spend the remainder of the month al Bay View.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Schade and daughter. Vera of Greenwood street will spend the weekend at Point O'-Woods beach.
 Mrs. r. L. Mcclure and daughter. Katherine. of 80 Wallace street left this morning for Cape Cod where they will spend two weeks.
 Harold l.. Peck of Hamilton street is spending the summer at Bloom- field.
 Misses Irene Flynn and Masie Burns Of Stamford will spend a week with Mr, and Mrs, Leonard Schade of Greenwood street.
 Dr. John Bachulus, junior officer on the |. $. $. Utah. is the guest Of Dr. C. P, Le Lasher and Mrs. Le Lasher at their home at 551 Main street. Dr. Bachulus is Q na- tive of this city and is graduate of New Britain High school.
 Dudley T. Holmes, delegate to the E. P. O. F. convention at Chicago, and T. P. McAuliffe, will leave today for Chicago.
 Mr. and Mrs. Al Malmgren and daughter, Lois, are spending the week in Clinton. Miss Alice Beh of Liberty street 1 will spend her vacation in Port , Chester, New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

John A. Andrews has been sued for s20O damages by the Sterling Piano Corp. of Derby. F. A. Mag issued the writ. which is returnabls in the city court the fourth Mon. day of May.
 Alex Bollerer. through T. F. McDonough, has sued Samuel Caron of Berlin for s125 damages, claiming payment of a note. The papers are returnable the third Monday of July in the city court.
 Alex Malmgren has sued George Paris of Bristol for $75 damages. The writ, which is returnable in the city court the third Monday of July, was issued by T. r. McDonough.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
PROBE CIRCUS FATALITY

Erie. Pa, July 10 P'-lnvestiga- ton of the collapse of section of the main tent of Miller Brothers 101 Ranch circus here last night, re- sulting in the death of an Erie man and injury to score of spectators. was begun today by Coroner D, s. Hanley. Joe Miller, of Ponca, Ollla,, one of tho owners of the show, was ordered held pending an inquest.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Eugene sullivan

Funeral services for Eugene Sul- Iiyan of 26 Wilson street were held at the Church of St John the Evangelist at o'clock this morning, A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Thomas J. Laden, who was assisted by Rev Edward Y. Grlkis as deacon and Rev. J. J. koane as sub deacon,
 The pail bearers were Captain James Grove. Sr., James Mcehan, Sr.. Philip Black. Thomas Mes6ill, James Grove, Jr. and Thomas Hig- gins. Father Laden conducted the committal services at the grave at SI. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
PERSISTENT SWAIN
 GETS INTO COURT
Judge Warns SuitOr to Stay
 Away From Girls House

Tony Mattise pleaded guilty to the charge of drunkenness and said he did not know whether he made disturbance or not, so plea of not guilty was entered in the charge of breach of the peace in police court this morning. Officer Alfred Tan | quay made the arrest about S:45 last : night at 237 Lawlor street on com | paint.
 Mary Fratta and Rose Doria tes- tified that Mattrise told them he would shoot them if they complain ed to the police. He annoys them by proposing marriage to Rose, and her mother said that while she does not intend to dictate to her daugh- ter in affairs Of the heart, she is op- posed to Mattrise because he does not work and he drinks.
 Judge filling ordered Mattrise to stay away from the Lawlor street home and merging the counts, he imposed a fine of S7 and costs,
 Pleads "I Don't Care.
 Michael Sokolski of 77. Lawlor street pleaded T don't care" to the charge of non-support, His wife said he has not lived with her for h month.
 She asked S15 per week for her eupport and support of their chil- dren, whose ages are 6, and 3 years.
 Sakolski, who was arrested by supernumerary Officer William Cronin on a warrant, admitted that he has been drinking this week the factory where he works being shut fown. He said he did not leave his Sife-she put him out.
 Judge Alling scored him for intem- berance, saying the cause of the trouble Is his excessive drinking. He continued the case until July 24 in charge of the probation officer.
 He Blamcs the Woman
 Maryon Zaleslli Of 122 Booth treet pleaded guilty to charges of irving an automobile with improper bankers and improper headlights.
 Officer Rappanotti arrested him al fyrtle and Burritt streets about 80 last night. Zalesld said hie fife wanted ride last night because f the heat and the car for which e had markers and registration ,ould not start and he told her SO he urged him 10 take their other ar, which has not been used since hst year,
 He transferred the markers to the Id car, and risked arrest. He did on his wifeS urging, he said, and e knew it was against the law tc rive an unregistered car. He
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
ENTERTATNS AT BRIDGE

Mrs, William Leiken of 46 Fran cis street gave bridge party last night in honor of Miss Mollas R. Nair, who has just graduated from the state normal school and Harry L.. Nair, who graduated from Yal" law school this summer and has just passed his bar examinations. Miss Nair was presented with a dressing gown and Mir. Nair with a golf bag and set of sticks. Vocal selections were rendered by Samuel Mag. Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Matthew BannOn

Matthew Ramon, former resi- dent of this city, died in Hartford early this morning after a short ill., ness The body will be brought to this city by Undertaken F. r. Duffy and the funeral will he from his funeral parlors at GAS Main street on Monday morning. Services will be at St. Mary's church at s o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedicts cemetery, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
City Items

4 son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mr. and Mrs, John J. Meskill of 79 Belden street. and a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Corrigan of 7O3 East street.
 Chairman R. F.. Towers of the board of public works has allowed the use of a pond in his property for a dumping ground.
 Delicious sandwiches at Crowell's. -advt.
 Miss Grace t. Stowell Of Kensing- ton attended a Stowell family re- union at Bingham, Mass. yesterday.
 F. P. Duffy, Funeral Director, GAS Main St.-advt
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Mrs. Hulda Maria Anderson

Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda Maria Anderson will be held pri. vately at the home, 50 Everett street at ? o'clock this afternoon and at Erwin chapel at 2:&0 o'clock. Rev. Carl G. Charn of Hartford will offi- ciate. Burial will be in FairyieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
FINED s13n AND COSTS

Norwalk, Conn. July 10. Pl- George Richmond. of Waterbury. truck driver, arrested Thursday night after forty half barrels of beer were found on his vehicle was fined S435 and costs in justice court last night Richmond told the state police that he had left Waterbury with his beer expecting to be in Pittsfield, Mass, before daylight yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10

thought the headlights were in good condition but it developed that one of them was not burning and Officer Rappanotti asked him about his reg istration and markers.
 Judge filling imposed q fine of s1O on the improper markers charge and suspended judgment on the other charge,
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods en- tered a nolle in the case of August Mandell of 241 Jerome street charged with non-support. He also entered a nolle in the case of Charles T. Pratt of fl Broad street, charged with speeding on Stanley street.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
British Dancing Expert
 Upset Over Modern Dance

London. July 10 tPAGeorge Ches- ter. president of he British associa- ton of teachers of dancing, has joined the objectors to the modern styles of dancing.
 "Balroom dancing has developed into a general walk around" he says, Sixty per cent of the dancers do not dance al all and it is getting worse and worse with the popularity of novelty dancing and untimed music"