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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-28
Pomona Grange

Pomona Orange
 Members of the Pomona Grange were entertained at a meeting of the directors. Several problems that had seemed to vex those of different pur- suits were satisfactorily solved and the best of feeling was engendered be- tween the two important organiza- tions.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-28
Bloom Company

When the Edward Bloom Company decided to locate in Putnam the di- rectors sent a cordial letter of welcome to MT. Bloom and received an appre- ciative reply, and the new concern at once became a member of this Cham her
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-28
Open Meetings

The Chamber has held three open meetings during the year. Every one of them proved enjoyable, but were not as largely attended as might have been hoped for, nor as the high quail ty of the entertainers nrovided by the c~ flument corqn-t's sC deserved. meeting ne 29th.
 Rev. G. J of Pom
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Planes to Take Pictures
 Of New YOrk's Smoke

Mineola, x. Y, Feb. II Rs-Air- planes will soar over New York on the next clear day and make q sys-, tematic ographic study of Fath- CT KnickcrboCkcr's Chimn"yS to de termine the extent Of tho soft coal nuisance. Arrangements for inc test were completed yesterday hy Cap tain R. II, Dcpcw of Curtiss fold and Dr. L. I. Harris, New Works health commissioner Tho latter has hccn active in prosecuting offenders of New York g sanitary code. relating to dense smoke.
 Two planes will be usc1 flying at different heights. They will be ,quipped with inc latest photo- graphic apparatus.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Women Bootleggers Must
 Not Blame Husbands

New York, Feb. l1.-Tcarful wom- cn bootleggers who between sobs describe the sick husbands and chil- dren they will leave behind If they are sent to jail, will receive no spe- rial consideration from him. Federal Judge Inch warned yesterday in Brooklyn. Judge Inch sentenced Mrs. Pauline Gcngo, 40, 694 Hender- son avenue. New Brighton, $. l.. and Mrs. Rose Gold. 31. 33lo Forticth street. Corona, Queens. each 10 one day in jail
 Both pleaded not guilty to selling whiskcy to prohibition agents, and both told of sick husbands who need- cd them at home. Mrs, Gongo said she had eight children, and Mrs. Gold said she had five.
 "I am getting tired Of husbands who let their wives do bootlcggins for them whon they arc not working, and who then send them 10 weep in court" said Judge Inch. "I shall deal more severely with such cases In th" future"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
HONOR LINCOLN'S MEMORY
Pupils at ScniOr and Junior High school Recall Birthday AnniVCr- sary Of Martyrcd President.

Special auditorium -XCrcIscS in oO- scr>ance Of Lincoln's birthday were held today in the Senior high school. Central and Elihu Burritt Junior high schools will hold exercises to- morrow and Monday.
 Mark Robinson gave a selection from The Perfect Tribute" and conducted other exercises appropri- ato to the occasion at the lower class assembly this morning at SeuN for high school. This cNcrciS" will be repeated at inc upper c,a"s assembly to morrow morning.
 The Ehhu Burrirt Junior High school has a long and varied pro gram featured hy an address by Principal Vessel The rest of thc program follows: The governors proclamation" read by Eleanor Hine; a reading appropriate to lin coln by q oh grade pupils; Lin coln's circuit q reading by Barbara Smith and piano solo by Eliza beth Porter. The program will come 10 a close with the singing of the Star SpanGlcd Banner" and a flag salute by the students assembled. This program will he put on from 3 until o'clock tomorrow afternoon and from 1;30 o'clock until 2:l5 o'clock Monday afternoon.
 An excellent program has been prepared for the Central Junior High school. but it will not be an- nounced until tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Risks His Life Saving
 Sacred Church Vessels

Syracuse, \. T., Feb. II Pl-John Burns, F, star pitcher of the Skaacatcles High school baseball team. riskod his life for twenty minutes amid smoke, flames and fey water 10 rcscuc the NestmGnts and sacred vessels whil" fire was raging in the Church Of St, Mary of Skan- eatelCs, near here, early yesterday.
 While the fire fighters were Ut works Burns, former altar boy, led three of his schoolmatcs in the work of rcscuing the precious vest mcnts and gold vessels.
 Tho boys placed Q ladder against one Of the second floor windows and Burns climbed inside. He found part Of the floor eaten away by the flames which were licking up through tho opening. He placed another ladder across the broken floor and with a Handkerchief tied about his month nose. mad" his way to the rear. where the sacred vessels'wcrc stor- ed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
CARDINAL O'C0NNELL
 NOT REPRESENTATIVE
President of Anti Saloon League Be- licVcS Thousands of Catholics
 Favor Prohibition.

Detroit, Fob, ll--Ilt Rev. Thomas Nicholson, Methodist Episcopal hish. op and president Of the Anti Saloon League of America does not believe thNt the Catholic church is correctly represented hy the attitude of Car dinal O'Conncll of Boston on prohi- bition," he said in an address hero.
 q totally disagree with the state. mnnt attributed to him that Compul- sory prohibition is generally fiatly opposed by the Holy Scripture" Bishop Nicholson declared,
 "We have known for many years where the cardinal stood on this he said. "But I am glad 10 believe there are literally thous- ands of good Roman Catholics who arc just as strong prohihitionsts and who are just as strongly in favor ot enforcement Of the present law as l am."
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
STANLEY WORKERS
 HAVE LARGE FUND
Mutual Benefit Assn. Has Bal.
 anCe Of SiS,924 on Hand

Tho thirty-fourth annual meeting Of the stanley Works Mutual Rene. tit association will be held Saturday evening ot Odd Fellows hall for the election Of officers.
 This association, organized in lS0? and one Of the largest Of fits kind in tho country. embracing all employes Of the Stanley Works in New Britain as well as employees Of their Farm. ington, Kent Bridgcwater, Muss, Niles, Ohio. Chicago. New York and California branches, has had one ot the most successful years in it's his- tory. Receipts for dues and interest for the year totnlcd S20,029,lS, and tho disbursements for this period were $lTSS9.70, showing a gain of $2,GS9.4S, which added to the bal anco on hand December 31. 1924. leaves a balance Dec. S1, 1925. Of S1S,924jG.
 After the business meeting has been concluded Chairman Thomas J. Mcskill of the entertainment con- mittce will take charge of the pro- gram, which will Include q high class vaudeville entertainment a buffet lunch. and smoker down stairs for the men, after which danc- ing will be enjoyed until midnight, tho music being furnished by George McCarthy's Maple Leaf orchestra.
 The officers of the association are, President Walter Broadley; vice president, John I. Robbins: seCre- tary, and treasurer. Ernest J. Miller ich; directors, Frank A. Myers. John L. Pagan, Frank J. O'Bricn, Arthur F. Forth. Oscar E. Johnson, John A. Moore, William J. O'Bricn. and Frank Andrews.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
MASS. DEMOCRATS
 ATTACK PRESIDENT
Play Coolidge for Not Acting in
 Coal Strike

Boston, Feb. II 0g -- President Coolidge's refusal to make move 10 end tho coal strike was de- scribed as "indefensible and noth- ing short Of scandalous" by Charles H. McGlue, chairman of the state democratic committee, speaking to- day before a legislative committee at the state house.
 Mir McGlue made his reference Co the president while supporting before the committee on constiiu- tional law his petition In favor Of q memorial 10 congress asking the federal government 10 take over the anthracite coal fields and re. move the 45 cent duty on foreign coal.
 President Coolidge undeservedly obtained n national reputation for ending the Boston police strike" he said. "Yet he leaves all this part of tho country to freeze 10 death without suggesting any remedy 10 end the situation"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
ROBBED OF $500,
 TOSSED INTO SNOW
Beaver St, Man Tells Police of
 Gun-Point HOldup

Claiming that three mon took $500 from him and then throw him into the snow last night, Gerasiam RiSs, @G3 Beaver street, q builder and mason, asked police to help him find his money. Officer Thomas J. Feoncy went in q taxi with the man to-an address but could find no one at homo.
 Kiss claims that he entertained the thrco friends ct his home, and they all had a few drinks of wine, after which the men left. Riss says he accompanied them as far as Lasalle and Beaver streets. When they arrived at that poirt, Kiss said that the mon suddenly attacked him, and took $500 from his inner coat pocket. overlooking $500 more, which was in a wallet in another pockrt.
 Officer Fe"ney arrested a man tllls morning on suspicion, but the man says that ho knows nothing Of the money, and claims that he does not know Riss. The detective is invosti- gating the ease, and other arroSl9 may be expected by tomorrow
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
WARNS OF MOVIES
Wisconsin Professor Fears JnrC- strained South Sea Love Making May Become Vogue in l.. <.

Chicago, Feb. Y LPl-Wheth"r the unrcstraine1 lovc-ma!ing of the South Sea Islands will become the vogue of American youth unless they arc kept from sex stimulating motion pictures was discussed today by Professor F. A. Ross of the lni- ycrsity of Wisconsin. before the Ma tional Motion Picture conference.
 ''If we do not wish to continue in the direction wo are moving" he as- serted, ''it will be necessary for tho parents 10 do some hard thinking, to arouse public opinion and find means of separating the movie plays children arc 10 be admitted to from those which appeal to adults,'
 Victory will not be won, he hold, unless parents become aroused 'to the iustdious effect Of passionate dramas upon the emotions of their boys and girls.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
CHESHIRE FUGITIYES AND
 COUPLE ARRESTED HERE
Two Boys, Man And Wife Trapped After Policemen Trail
 Them.

After trailing Mrs. Roso Andry- ziak this morning, 10 house at 2S Clark street, Detective Sergeant George C, Ellinger, and Officer Thomas ]. Feeney arrested her and her husband, Andrew, with two run away boys from the Cheshire re- formatory, who are charged with stealing sio from the matron at the farm Saturday. The Andryziaks were charged with drunkenness.
 When questioned by the detectives after the arrest. one of the boys ;td- mitted taking the money from the matron. They told tho officers that they have been sleeping in barns and sheds since leaving the farm.
 The Andryziaks. who live at 2SO Elm street, have a long police court record, and the police say they are habitual drunks. For the past few days they have not been living at home but have been staying in the basement at cS Clark street.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
STILL TRYING ID
 STOP SHIPMENTS
U. s. and England Engaged in
 Liquor Discussion

London, Feb, II Rl-The United States and Great Britain again are engaged in discussion as 10 methods of stopping shipments Of liquor to American territorial waters by Eng. lshmen.
 The discussions were opened sey. eral weeks ago by American Am bassador Houghton. who presented 10 the foreign office an intima,Ion from Washington that the United States would like the British eov- ernment 10 institute a stricter sys- tenn to control exports of liquor.
 Tho negotiations have progressed to the stage where Great Britain is evolving tentative regulations which would require the filing Of more de- tailed bills of lading. with the gov ornmon, otherwise supervising ship ments.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
29 UNDERGRADUATES
 DROPPED AT WILLIAMS
Unusually Small Number Result of Stiff Entrance Exam
 nations.

WilliamstoTn. Feb. H. Twenty nine undergraduates of Williams college were dropped last night at the midwntor meeting of the faculty of the college for low scholarship according 10 an announcement made yesterday, This number is consider ably smaller than that dropped In the past three or four years, at this time, and indicates, not that good marks arc becoming easier to get, but that each entering class repre- sents more select material.
 The fact that only ? of these mon were freshmen shows that the in- creased entrance requirements elim- mates many who, in other years, studied at Williams for at least a half year. Two of the men dropped have been given permission to re- turn next fall Hs their low standing was caused by III health. One jun for. 1G sophomorcs and lc freshmen were dropped. Of the ]? yearlinga who were dropped, nine received the lowest mark given in the entrance intelligence test while only one was above average.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
N. '. Elevator Girl
 NOmed as C0-ReSuOndent

oil City, Pa. Feb, Il tP) -- Alice Mccormack of New York, was named correspondent In q bill or particulars filed by counsel for Mrs Emma Miller, who last November instituted a divorce action against General Charles Miller, former head of inc Pennsylvania national guard. and onc-time multi-million- aire. General Miller is nearly S4.
 The bill sets forth that Alice Me Cormack was formerly an elevator operator in a New York building. There was considerable confusion as to the identity Of the co-respon. dent when the action was first filed, q Follies girl having been errone- ously mentioned as the person named by Mrs. Miller.
 The Millers reside at Franklin, near here.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Wall Street Briefs

By The Associated Press.
 A new contest against tho pro. posed Nickel Plate merger spon. sored by the Van Swer!ngens, Is reported In the financial district to be under consideration by the pre-. forred stockholders Of the Chesa- poakc and Ohio railroad in the event that inc decision of the interstate commerce commission is favorable. Wall street expects the commission E report will be ready in about four weeks The contention. 1t Is said. will be based on the ground that the preferred stock, which has equal voting power with the com mon, will have no voting rights in the new amalgamation.
 Stockholders Of the American Bosch Magneto Co, at their an- nual meeting April l6, will he asked to approve the proposed sale of the company's starting, lighting and battery Ignition system to the Electric Auto Lite Co.
 The Amoskeas Manufacturing Go. is adjusting addition looms fin its mills for contemplated Increased production Of ruon fabrics.
 Under the income participating plan of the Western Union Telegraph company. employees will receive Ca per cent Of q months salary for a period covering the last six months o' 1895. in contrast 10 Ia per cent for the first half Of the year.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
ATLANTA HAS AMNESIA
 PUZZLE TO BE SOLVED
Man Held At Police station says He Was sluggcd And Robbed
 Up North.

Atlanta, Feb. II -lnvestigation or the story Of the alleged victim |of amnesia, who stated at the police station here yesterday that his name was John White and that the last thing he remembered was being slugged in East Setauket, Long Is- land, while on route 10 visit his mother in Hillside hospital, Bridge port, Conn, took a new turn today when, police asserted he had been in the Fairhurn, Georgia jail last Wednesday.
 The young man arrived at the pos lice station Saturday and apparently remembered nothing until ycstcr. day. after he had been examined for five hours by an Atlanta alicnist.
 He said he had been knocked in the head and robbed of $40 near the Setaul;et station.
 White and another man. accord- Ing 10 tho officers. were held in the Fairburn jail on a charge Of driving an automobile without q license.
 White was released last Thursday with the announced intention of go- ing to Homestead. Fla, officers said. White claims he docs not remember
 having been in jail.
 Oscar Palmer the man alleged 10
 have been arrested with White, was quoted by the officers as saying he had known White almost a year and they had worked together at Homc- stead.
 In Whites pocketbook was a Connecticut automobile drivers H. 'cerso bearing the name Of John Smith. Bridgeport, Conn, and sev- ,cral cancelled checks. Notes also were found indicating he had bought Ia lot in Miami and made several payments, The name signed was ID. C. Smith"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
FIND QUININE SUBSTITUTE
Johns Hopkins Scientists on Track
 Of Malaria Cure

Baltimore, Feb. II. -- Scientists who have been experimenting at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health have developed a synthetic drug which. 1t is believed, will be more than a substitute for quinine in tho treatment Of malaria and similardiseases,
 This announcement was made by pr. R, W. Hegner, professor of Pro tozoology and Medical Zoology, who is directing thework. pr. Edwin H. Shaw, Jr. and Ernest Hartman, special research worker for the in- tcrnational health board Of the Rockefeller Foundation, are asso- ciatcd in the study.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Deaths
Mrs. Irving l.. Sumner

Mrs. Elizabeth Bertha Sumner, 5l years old. wife Of Irving l.. Sumner of I'll Black Rock avenue, died last night at her home after short illness. She was the daughter of Henry D. and Sarah A. Hall Hol- comb and lived in this city for s!N months.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by three brothers, Fr"dcrick z. I1olcomh Of th!s city, and George A. and Henry F. Holconb of NorIh Adams.
 Funeral services will he held at Er~in chapel Saturday afternoon at , o'clock with Rev. W. II. Allerson, pastor Of Trinity Methodist church, officiating, Interment will hc in i'airviow cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
Need Not Deliver Mail
 If Walks Are Not Cleaned

Although letter carriers are mak- ing strenuous efforts 10 get mail de lievercd to all sections of the city, and did succeed to the extent Of what amounts 10 a normal dcliv- cry today, there is much complaint on the part Of some carriers that delivery is made difficult where walks have not been cleaned. tp- on inquiry al the post office this afternoon it was learned that mail men are not required by law to de- liver where the walks are not show eled.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
FAIR SEX TESTER HUSkING CHAMPION Many Anxious to Wed Elmer
 Williams Of Illinois

Chicago, Feb. II Pl-Young women in many cities have been pes tcring Elmer Williams of Toulon, Illinois, with offers of marriage and expressions of admiration. ever since he won the worlds corn husking championship last fall.
 In the first class mail reaching the Toulon post office recently was letter from Kentucky widow. who, the farm adviser of the Stark county wrote 10 the Illinois Agricul- tural association here. was anxious "to enlist for a second term"
 Stil another was from Elmira, \. Y" and apparently was written by two young women who expressed themselves as glad to find someone interested in something besides "Churlestonlng"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-11
PROBE OF DISASTER
 RESTS WITH WOODS
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no criminal negligence.

no criminal negligence.
 States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn has not taken a hand in the case, explaining that Prosecutor Woods is Investigating the criminal angle of the accident,
 The engineering department pre- pared maps at the request of the prosecutor and this being done has no further interest, the department explains.
 Prosecutor Woods has adopted an attitude of silence and makes no statement other than one assuring that he is still working on the case. He refuses 10 state whether there will be prosecution even on the charge of lesser consequence-that Of altering q building without a per init.
 To Inspect Factory Walls
 The building department plans 10 inspect factory walls throughout the city. this being in accordance with state law. which, according 10 h. spec'or Hennessy, was never lived up 10 heretofore In New Britain.
 These inspections may start soon but must be dovetailed with the reg. ular duties Of the office and there fore will take long 10 complete.
 The disaster occurred just one week ago today. The week has been filled with interesting and sensa- tional developments, much Of which has now faded from consideration.
 A chronology of the important events follows:
 Thursday--The annealing depart ment south wall collapsed at 1850, burying a score of workmen. Death list lXed at seven. injured at II and five reported missing,
 Friday--Death list increased 10 eight. City starts official probe. All employees accounted for. Medical examiner declares no evidence of criminal negligence exists. Building found 10 have been altered without a city permit
 Saturday Prosecuting Attorney Joseph q. Woods begins inyestiga- ton and announces possibility of serious charges. Funerals Of several victims held. Mayors committee finds no explosion occurred but that wind and snow coupled with weight Of roof caused collapse.
 Monday --- Compensation pay monts totalling s%e,oS9 to be made 10 families Of victims. Work Of re- moving debris halted as prosccu- tors investigation goes on. Deputy Inspector Rutherford declares mor- tar was Of poor grade,
 Tucsday--North & Judd Co. an- nounces plan to aid families Of vic tms Factory offers job to son of first victim whose aid mother needs. City omployes plan request for compensation for injuries while on duty.
 Wednesday Factory denies concrete was added 10 roof after building was completed. Fire and police pension funds increased by donations from factory officials.
 Thursday - Prosecutor Woods stands alono in Investigation with duty Of determining whether prosecution shall be ordered or case dropped Prosecutor declines to state which procedure is likely.