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New Britain herald., 1926-05-04
CHAPMAN REWARD
 DECISION COMING
Superior Court to Decide Who
 Shall Get the Money
HERALD'S $500 INCLUDED

IIlls, hlih S3.UOU Offered By State
 of Connecticut Makes Total Of
 $500 Which Will Be Distributed
 By Court Order.
 Hartford. May I aP-Gerald Chap man. having been arrested, tried, convicted and executed for the mur- der Of Policeman James sEeIly Of New Britain, the final chapter in the history of the bandit-murderer will he written when the superior court for Hartford county decides to whom the reward for the captura and conviction of the man shall be paid,
 Herald Gives $500
 The state of Connecticut offered a reward Of S3.000 for the capture of Skelly's murderer and an additional reward Of $5oO was offered by the New Britain Herald. The state re- ward will be determined by the eu- periOr court, and it is assumed the New Britain reward will be paid in accordance with that determination.
 Thus far, there has been but one claim flied with the clerk of the su- perior court for Hartford county for the reward. Fred W. Puckstt, for mer captain of the Muncio, Ind. po- lice and who was in charge Of the AIuncie officers who captured Chap man in Muncie on January IS. 1925. has filed a formal claim for the re- ward.
 Got One Reward
 Captain Puckeu and his associates, Harry Brown, Samuel Goodpastor and Norwin Collins. received the $5.0@o federal reward offered for Inc arrest of Chapman, an escaped federal prisoner
 Acorn FavOrs Hickey
 Al the beginning Of the Chapman trial States Attorney Hugh M. Al corn stated that County Detective Edward J. Hickey should receive a portion Of the reward for the cap ture Of Chapman. but no claim has yet been filed hy the Hartford man. IL was due to information furnished hy Hickey that the arrest of inc bandit was finally brought about.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-04
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May i.-ForeCast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair and continued cold to- night, probably heavy frost. Wednesday fair with rising
 temperature
New Britain herald., 1926-05-04
TOURISTS
 HURRY FROM ENGLAND
All Planes Filled. Boat Reservations Taken
 Cable Wires Busy

London, May f 1P,-The American tourists In England fled before the general strike as birds before a storm. Every available airpIane was titled today with passengers for Paris, and charabacs left in hotu- .as for the channel ports, carrying tourists who were unable to leave England yesterday because ot the inability of the railroads to provide
 enough trains to carry the rush.
 The White Star announced today that the liner Majestic would sail for
 New York tomorrow morning as scheduled. Most of the Maiestic's passengers left yesterday for South .ampton and were accommodated over night aboard the ship, as the hotels were packed.
 All the steamship lines say they .leel sure they can clear their yes sels on schedule. More than two thirds of the Leyiathan's passengers are destined for France, and it is possible that most of the others will dtsembark at Cherhourg, but if they come to Southampton the United States lines will be ready to get ! them 10 London.
 Related American tourists are Struggling into the travel agencies in London and wiring or telcphon- ing frantically from all parts Of Scotland and England trying to make arrangements to get to the Icon,inent.
 ! It suggests somewhat the rush in 1 the early days of the great war. but IjAen the crowds were fleeing from France and Germany Now the i tourists have mogoy. as there is uot IiAe financial stringoucy which caus- Iei the banks 10 refuse letters of ferrdit when the war opened. l some English people have Joined |th" foreigners in applications for t'ransportatiou to the channel ports. land inc roads from London to
 southampton, Folkes,onc and New Haven are lined with packed motor buses.
 i Chorbourg, France. May { lP- iThe Cunarder Maurctqnia touched lat Chcrbourg today without landing passengers at Plymouth. One hun tdrcd passengers landed here instead .ot continuing to England in addi- ton to those booked to land in .Chcrbourg,
 The Mauretaia took on supplies land continued to Southampton.
 New York. May 4 GP)-Onicials of Ithe major British steamship orer- .ating companies today stated posi- .tiycl ythat the next salliugs of their vessels would take place as sched- Iuled. regardless of the strike s,tua- .tion in England. These companies include the Cunard line. the Inter. national Mercantile Marine. which includes the White Star line, and
 the Royal Mail line
 The sailings include all vessels
 now in port here and on the seas
 enroute to New York
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-05

cII/E building and spacious store at 7O9-
" 711-713 18th Street, G, which will occupy
March LIST of this Our quarters being in
adequate take of rapidly increasing business
and the desire offer the people of larger
better and conveniently located store led to this inn
portant step. This will enable give Washing
patrons stock and service representative
the house in New York and of
large and important branch in San Francisco We think
justly that W. c. Sloane is the largest
specially house of its kind in the United States if not in the
world. We have been identified with the city of Wash
ngton retail merchants for period of approximately
81 years. and is with great pleasure that find
larger and convenient quarters
AS means of introducing merchandise to even
people than already know u.s. we have decided that
from until March lst shall offer all standard
merchandise at prices representing considerable saving
when compared with regular current prices This
offer will not be confined alone to that stock which we
FOR THOSE WHO MAY DESIRE TO PAY FOR THEIR P
vENIENT METHOD OF CHARGE ACCOUNTS, WHICH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-05
An Important and Sensational
Introductory Sale

have in store but those further requirements
which will find it necessary make.
These inducements offered for the purpose of acquant
ing people with the class of merchandise that
carry and with the extremely moderate prices which
sell them Our Washington stock is supplemented by
approximately 100000 90 worth of wa JSloane stand
ard merchandise in store at New York This mer-
chandise is of character that pleased to endorse
For approximately 80 have specialized in home
furnishings, in which quality has been fundamental
consideration There will be departure from this policy
We list below but few of the many desirable articles
which you will find here at unusually attractive prices
AS this sale will continue until March 1st and there
will be many requirements of STOCK suggest to ALL
that they carefully note advertisements appearing
each week.
We you to know better-to feel free at all
times compare merchandise and prices with all
others-to realize that you always welcome, whether
not an immediate purchase is contemplated.
1ASES FROM INCOME, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A CON-
THOSE INTERESTED
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Different Notion Specials

ironing Pad
Now 75c
soc Cretonne each.
soc Cretonne Shoe pockets. Now
sec Muslin Now
Cretonne Pot Holders,
$50 Steel Shears, I inches. 59c
Tolow-ground steel.
$12 Clippers, grade.
18c Shields, covered. 45c.
Belts
co. 35c
sepins. samples
each.
of 8
Netaltop Whisk medium sizes. SIC
Turkish Wash Cloths. 45c.
o. N 38c
Sanitary Napkins, Il 95c
Fis The He'ht
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Trimmings and RibbOnS---Se

quality l9c ~
$3.50 quality ST. yard.
and Insertions of various widths
sable inches $500
Regularly S10O and $15O S9c ward
black, Regularly $215 At S1l5
Regularly S25. 35c va
Lingerie Ribbon 1Oyard bolts &c bolt
Ribbon, striped and grosgran 49c yard
Silk Ribbon AZ nches pretty checks @oc yard
Evening star., 1926-10-31

Roses, chrysanthemums, gar
denias and boutonnieres in al
most every size and color. No
costume complete without one.
First Floor. The Hecht CO..
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
HELD
IN BEATING.

HAGERSTOWN. Nd, Nov. IL
RAYMOND ]. Funkhouser. president
of the Law and Order League for
Washington County. wealthy re-
former and lay preacher. and his
brothers. Marvin and Roy Funk
houser. have been indicted by the
grand jury for assaultink their
brother-in-l law, DIR. A. Leo Franklin
a prominent surgeon.
The indictments grew out or
fight between the physician and
the Funkhousers in Hancoak or
October 10, following a conference
between DR.. Franklin and Raymond
y. Funkhouser and their attorneys
at which the marital troubles OF
DIR. Franklin and his wife. Mrs
Ruth Franklin. a sister of the Funk
housers. were discussed.
DIR. Franklin was badly beaten.
The physician charged that the
two brothers held him while Marvin
assaulted him.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Great Savings Are Available Now

More than a half mil ion dollars
worth Of fine Lifetime Furniture
is offered nogv at tremendous price
reductions. Savings are large.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Citizens To Meet

( The Brightwood Citizens Associa-
ton will hold a meeting in Holy
Comforter parish hall. 571S Georgia
Ave.. at 8 o'clock tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

You have no idea Of the values.
They are remarkable Savings now
will go far toward furnishing your
home as you would liketofurnishit.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

Bedroom Suites
Price. no, from ,sI85 to S2,OOO
Kapen Lining Room
Suites
Console Tables
Windsor Chairs
Spinet Desks
Priced. ..v from ,S26.5 50 to S235
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

The Responsibility Of Leadership
Prompts Us to Act at Once
Washington has been taught expect big things of
When there is a reduction in prices, Mayer & Co.
deeply feels its Responsibility of leadership and is,
always, the first announce reductions
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Not a Sale
Bot a Permanent Reduction

Distinctly different from Sale this repricing of Life
time Furniture permanent The new, low prices will
remain until goods are sold The early shoppers will
get the choice selections.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Furniture Prices Are Dow

Wholesale furniture prices lower Buyers returning from the
big Furniture Market have learned You get Furniture for
your money today than you have been able for The
trend Of Furniture prices is downward.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

10 Meet the Issue Fairly and SquareIy
A Half Million Dollars Worth of
Lifetime Furniture is Repriced
Great Savings Are Available NOO
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Totals ......456 44S 4S6-1S3i
Notes

The evening group Of the sewing committee of the Woman's Fedora ton Of t.e Congregational church will meet in the church parlors at 1880 o'clock tomorrow evening. Mrs John Robbins and Mrs. Orse will be hostesses.
 The young people of the Baptist church will be addressed this eve ming by Rev. o. r. Campbell of Hartford. Plans for the coming year will be made.
 Charles Elliott of South Washing ton is patio. at the New Britain General hospital.
 Miss Anna Graniss of Whiting street is at the Hartford hospital. where she underwent a minor oper- ntion. She 's expected home within a week
 A daughter was born Saturday to Mir. and Mrs, Howard Thomas of Concord, \. IT.
 Mrs. Laura Fairfield of Park street is spending tw7 weeks at Indian Lake.
 Lest. Monday, maltese kitten, 4 big white paws. Answers totname Fluffy. Finder please return to 4 Washington St. or telephone 54-4- advt. Cottage 10 rent, Inquire Of Mrs, Allderige. oS Hough St., Plainyille ! -adyt. Six room house. all conveniences garage privilege. Tel. 51-2, Plainville -advt. Sanitary barber shop, 27 West Main street. now open for business. First class work; prompt service.- adVt
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
ASSESSORS NOTICE

All neraons owning property In the town ,y Berlin, liable to pay taxes are ieiep notified and requested to return to tns Assessors on or before the first Day ur November next, list or all pi owned or possessed ny tleri oi ''0 Dsv of October, 1928.
 For convenience of Tax Payers the AS ,essor. will meet as follows for the Pur- pose of receiving said list. -,,u F C. Kramers residence, East Berlin October c3, from 10 a. m. to ?. m. Blue Hills, at J. NJ. Taylor's residence October 2s. from T. m. to D. m. Berlin Bank. Kenslngton, october 70 ana sS. from 10 a. m. to ?. m.
 Town Hall, Berlin, october 2s and So' from 10 a. m to p. m. and November l. 10 a. m. to ?. m.
 N R.-An persons owning houses or land are required to give full desctlp- ton of same on the back of their lists Blank lists can be procured Of the Asses sCrs and Town Clerk, also at Berlin Bank, Kensington.
 Attention Is called to the following statute:
 Each person and every corporation of any town liable to give in list and nav taxes thereon, shall on or before the first day of November in each year. give in his list, made and sworn to ns herein before described; and if he shall neglect or refuse to do so, the Assessors shall fill out a list for him, putting thereon all property which they have reason to be- leve Is owned by him, liable to taxation, at actual valuation thereof, from the best Information they can obtain, and add thereunto 10 per cent of the valuation.
 JASON NJ. TAYLOR,
 -r. CARL J. MUELLER,
 FRANK G. KRAMER,
 Assessors Berlin, Conn, october 1, 1926,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

buildings of the town and must be passed by any visitors to kensing- ton. Heavy trucks were seen un- loading refuse at the spot today and the practice goes on unhindered by local authorities although it is claimed that unloading refuse is it. legal in that spot.
 Community Club to Hold Fair
 A three-day fair will be held by the East Berlin Community club, October 2S, 29 and 30, in Community hall. A committee of six headed bv George Demore has planned a pro- gram of entertainment that will be superior to anything ever before at- tempted locally. The first night Of the fair is taken up by the old town minstrels who have included in their show juvenile act. Dancing will complete each evenings enter tainment. The second night of the fair will consist of number of 1 Of the fair will be Halloween party and dance with all of the con- ] fetti and streamers that go with i the occasion.
 East Berlin Items There will be a supper tomorrow evening by the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church in the church basement. Tables have been set to accommodate a hundred peo- pie. The public has been invited to attend. Supper will be served from i G:3O o'clock until o'clock.
 The Community club will meet al 8 o'clock this evening at Community hall. A large attendance is expected Plans will be made regarding trans portation of the boys and girls to the |, Yale Brown game as the guests oi the Yale management,
 The library rooms will be oper ] Friday afternoon and evening fol the exchange Of books.
 The Boys club will meet at Com. munity hall Friday evening at o'clock, the younger boys 10 meet a that hour and the older boys at o'clock.
 There will be a whist party at st Gabriers Episcopal church socia rooms Friday evening at s o'clock tc which the public has been invited
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

Aronson of New Britain has been engaged to coach the team. Aron- son played on the old state champion Partners of New Britain and with last years Stanley Rule and Level team.
 Games are being sought with the Terryville American Legion, New Haven Red Devils and other teams of this class. A. c. Cheetham of a4 East Main street is manager of the Panthers.
 Carlson -Zickwolf
 John E. Carlson, son of Edward Carlson of 3s Mechanic street, For estville. and Miss Beatrice J. Zick- wolfe, daughte- of Mir. and Mrs. Emil L. Zickwolfe of 172 West Main street, Plainville, were united In marriage at o'clock this afternoon at the home of the hride's parents beneath an arch beautifully decorat- cd with maple leaves and yellow chrysanthemums. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Arthur A. Ball. pastor Of the Plainville Nj. E. church.
 | The bride was attended by Miss Marion F. Webster of Bristol as maid of honor, while Harry D. zick- wolfe, brother of the bride. served the groom as best man. Miss Violet Spencer played the wedding march and Miss Aldena Whitney of New Haven sang. The bride was attired in a gown Of white silk canton crepe with pearl and ribbon trimmings and carried a shower bouquet of white rose buds.
 Seventy-fve guests were present from Brooklyn. New York city, Lib lcrty, N. Y. New Haven. New Brit lain, Bristol, Southington, Plainyille. and Forestviile. The brides gift 10 her attendant was silver vanity cease and the gift Of the groom to the best man was silver shaving set.
 Both the bride and groom are pop lular members of the young sets in their respective communities, MT. Carlson is employ | as a draftsman in the plant Of the New Departure Mfg. Co.,. Bristol.
 trip, the couple will make their home at 417 Fast street. New Bit ,ain. and will be pleased to receive Ithcir friends after November 1.
 Whist a Success
 Tho card party and dance held under the auspices of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy last night In Le- zion hall was largely attended and was financial and social success It was for the benefit of Rev. John F. Fay pastor of the church, who has been confined the hospital 1; for several months.
 The prizes were won as follows: Bridge. ladies', Mrs. K. C. Kyle ot New Britain: mems. NJ. J. Kenney ot New Britain. Whist: ladies', Miss Margaret Donrclly of Bristol; mems Frank Scheibel of Plainville.
 Vocal solos were rendered by VII, liam Hayes and Miss Margaret Teury. Klynes orchestra of New Britain provided music for the dancers. A novel feature was com. munity singing of familiar songs , John Macrz of New Britain leading , the asscnhlage in this.
 First Winter Social
 The first winter social to be giver , oy the Pythian Sisters will be helc , at 8 o'clock tonight in I. o. O. F , hall. Card playing will be enjoyed and refreshments served. The pub : lie is cordially invited to attend. Guild Meeting , The parish guild of the Church 0 , Our Saviour will hold meeting 1T the parish house at 2:"0 o'clock to- morrow afternoon. All members ar' requested to be present, especially the chairmen of the fair committees , This is the last meeting before th' |; fair Is held. and much work remain!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Roller Bearings Ordered
 For Pullman Sleepers

New York, Oct. 20 tP,-Sleepins cars of the Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul railway are to be equipped with roller bearings, officials have announced.
 If ,ssengers who use the S2,OOo,- 900 worth of rolling stock so. equip ped find their bcrths more comfort able as a result, coaches and freight cars may be similarly equipped later. 1t Is said. Railroad men believe roll CT bear; may reduce the jerking of passenger trains, and make pos sible longer freight trains.
 Et. Paul railway officials specified the use of roller bearings on Pull man cars when it recently abandon cd operating its own sleeping cars and signed a contract with the Pull man company.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Two Women Included in
 Five Murder Suspects

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 20 QF - Five suspects. two of thC.l women, taken in custoGy last night in connection with the killing here July 2S Of Bert Donaldson. investigator for Solicitor General John A. Boykin, are being erilled today.
 They gre Frances Gray, Lawrence, Mass; Mrs. w. F.. Johnson, Rirm- ingham, Ala. J. C. Witt, Miami, Fla: H. L. Griffin and Morris Hen dricks, Atlanta.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Morganthau Predicts
 Credit for the South

Atlanta, Ga, oct 70 TRF-TN ne south is entitled 10 unlimited credit and if proper application is made it will be extended, Henry Morgenthau, New York fnancier, said at dinner in his honor here last night.
 He said the country was lending at the rate of s1Oo,0oO. 900 a month 10 European countries and pointed out that fnanciers realized the south should have preference over for eign countries.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

His communication addressed 10 Mayor John F. Wade. is as follows:
 Confirming what I said to you in our conversation last evening l am not desirc's of re-appointment upon the board Of education and should not accept such appointment if ren- derod.
 The close Of my present term October 31st, rounds out a continu- ous service as a .chool officer in Bristol of some 47 years. I was elected a member of the school com mittee in Federal Hill district in i1S79. which office I hold for some l2 years (my impression is that l was chairman Of the board from the .hnginninS): later. in 1882, I was elected 10 the board of school visit ors and was continued (with the ex- Ception of one term when I was ex- cused at my own requesD by re- election until the city charter was adopted when l was appointed to the board Of educ-,.on hy you as the first mayor of the city and have con- tinued by re-Gupointncnt until the present time. During most of this time l have served as chairman Of ithe board.
 As district chairman I built the wooden addition to the schoolhouse and the brick addition which stands today as the southermost part of ithe schoolhoUse in the Federal Hill district As a member Of the board Of school visitors I served on the committee consisting Of the select men, the school visitors and high school committee in the construction of the first high school lding. was also chairman of the commit tee who built the present high school huldina including these have had hand in one way and an other in the building of some 2o school houses and additions 10 school houses.
 During by incumbency the schools have grown over five fold starting at approximately with q
 thousand school children we now
 have mo than five times that
 number.
 "Ry statute numerous things havt
 been added to the requirements U
 teaching in the common schools The statutory requirments as tC
 light and ventilation have beer
 enacted. All Of which has greatl!
 increased the expense of our schoo
 system.
 My recollection Is that the con
 tract for the two-room addition tha
 l built on 10 the old wooden build
 ing in the Federal Hill district wa 8. 800: today the standard estimat . of school houses is S20,oo0 per clas
 room
 "I feel that I rave been treate , kindly and generously by my fellow citizens and that have at all time , had the olyal support Of the public Fc' this I give thanks.
 My relations with the variou
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
NE. PIERCE LEAVES
 EDUCATION BOARD
Declines disappointment After
 47 Years Service
JUDGE JENNINGS NAMED
Judd Insists On Protection At Fed Cral Street Crossing - Building Code Acccpted-Mayors Appoint mentS at Council Meeting.

Noble F. Pierce, prominent attor- ney and dean of BristoIs educators, who for the past 4 years has been actively identified with all cduca- tional affairs Of the city and for many years chairman of the board of education, presented his formal letter Of resignation at a meeting of the city council held last evening.