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New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
MOTHERS ENTERTAINED BY
 DE MOLAY CHAPTER BOYS
Young Gaffney Boy Has Been Miss- ing From Brooklyn Home
 for Six Days.

Brooklyn, Feb. IT (UP) - Six days after William Gaffney, four year old son of a Brooklyn police man, had disappeared from his home. his mother still was con- vinced today that he was alive.
 Police continued the search that has covered every likely spot near the Gaffney home and extended to other parts of Brooklyn and even New Jersey. Not the slightest trace Of the boy was found, although police have run down the usual string of reports that he had been seen.
 Mrs. William Gaffney, the moth- CT, was convinced that he is alive because of the failure to find the body and said she believed enemies might have kidnapped him.
 She told police that two years ago she had been a witness in d will contest and that two persons involved thereafter were unfriendly toward her.
 Detectives Were sent to interview the persons, whose names were not i disclosed. Another development re- 1 ceiving police attention was the statement of Michael Connolly that | he had seen boy resembling Billy ! in the company of a woman or
 lower Broadway late yesterday. | They will find him somewhere.
 Mrs. Gaffney told friends who call
 ed 10 comfort her. The police
 could not be working harder tc
 find my Billy If l were rich
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Home Town Folks Plan
 Welcome for YOungster

Montpelier, Ind, Feb. IT P - Should Jimmy Risk, 17 year old high school, sophomore, carry off the championship in the interna- tional horseshoe pitching tournament now being held at St. Petersburg, Fla. he will be met on his return to the home town as all con- quering heroes are met = with the | town band, speeches and a ban quet. leading citizens here declared today.
 Jimmy has been pitching regula- ton size horseshoes against men i and boys for the past six years He is now senior and junior state champion of Indiana and in addi. ton has won many prizes at vari- ous state and county fairs in the middle west. , Although the youthful horseshoe ! expert spends many hours daily improving his game, he still gives ample time to his studies and k i rated a good student. i Recently Jimmy has essayed tc become a basketball player but SC | far has only been able to make the Montpelier High school scrut | team.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Bow and Arrow Defended
 As Good Way to Kill Deer

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. IT H) Bow and arrow is a much more humane may of killing deer, Supt. John w. Titcomb, of the fisheries and game commission told the Farm CTS Association of the general as sembly today. He spoke on Deer He said that an arrow either slightly hurts a deer or kills It would rarely cause prolonged agony. Hits would be few because great skill is required to bend a bow and send an arrow with true aim. On the other hand, he said, shot and slugs in deer will often seriously wound and the ani- nal will slowly bleed to death with prolonged agony
 Mr. Titcomb did not favor an open season order. He said that a farmer suffering damage from deer has remedy in shooting the animal and he had often written to compliments against deer that they might shoot the deer if there has been damage through successive or frequent raids upon orchards and garden without waiting for the animals to do more damage.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
REV. R. N. GILMAN HEADS
 RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS
Mrs. r. Chester Hale Succeeds Her. self as Council Secretary For
 Seventh Term.

Rev. Raymond N. Gilman was elected president of the New Britain Council of Religious Education at the annual meeting at the Y. M. c. A. last evening. Other officers elect ed were as follows: vice president, F. R. Hitchcock; secretary, Mrs. r. Chester Hale; treasurer, A. w. Ap- pei; chairman of program commit tee, Rev. w. M. Blodgett; chairman of finance committee, Sheldon Nun ger; chairman of vacation school committee, Oscar A Marsh: chair man of week day religious school, Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe.
 Miss Annie Bancroft. Mrs. ]. H. 1 Latham and Deaconess Eleanor Smith of St. Marks church were ad- mitted as new members. oscar A. Marsh, Mrs. F. Chester Hale and H. c. Doolittle are charter members, ! Mrs Hale succeeds herself as secre- i tary for the seventh time.
 It was voted to extend the work next summer by opening a depart ment of religious education at the Stanley Memorial church.
 A report of the community lead crship training school was made by Rev. Warren NJ. Blodgett, chairman Eight churches were represented Among those present were Rev Theodore A. Greene, Rev. Warren NJ. Blodgett, Rev. R. \. Gilman | Pny c IT Scbrccb Miss Annie Bancroft, Mrs. !. H. Latham, Miss Frances Simons. Mrs. C. A. Ludwig son, H. C. Doolittle, Mrs. F. C Stockwell Sheldon Munger, Oscar A. Marsh, Deaconess Eleanor Smitf of the St. Marks Episcopal church A. w. Appel, C. E. Carlson, Mrs. F Chester Hale and Frederic L. Fay.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Brings Suit for $500 For Damages in Crash

As the result of an automobile crash on Pennington avenue, on November 20 last, action for SS00 damages has been brought against George CalZe by Anton Gantner through Roche & Cabelus. The writ IS returnable in the city court the first Monday of March and Con- stable Frank Clynes served the pa pers. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant recklessiy drove his car against that of thr plaintiff, dam aging the latter vehicle to such an extent that it was laid up for re- pairs for 10 days.
 Suit for $75 has been brought by the P. G V. Tire and Battery com pany against Sam Naples, claiming money due. The writ Is returnable in the city court the first Monday of March. Attorney Edward A. Mag represents the plaintiff and the writ was served by Constabl Clynes Sam Naples has been named de- fendant in an action for s175 dam ages brought Dy "llidHl EiWili, through Attorney Mag. The writ Is returnable in the city court the first Monday of March and Constable Clynes performed service.
 Guido, Elviro and Lena Giantonio have been named defendants in an action for S250 damages brought by J. F. Cecere S; Co. The writ is re- { turnable in the city court the first Monday of March and Attorney Cyri, Gaffncy represents the plaintiff Con- stable Clynes served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
City Items

The committee of local Swedish churches and societies in charge of events for the Children's Home will hold the annual meeting at o'clock tonight at the First Luth- eran church.
 Mrs. T. Alfred Johnson of so Mill street entertained the Wednesday Afternoon club at a Valentine party yesterday afternoon. A luncheon was served '. -.. Burritt Grange will hold it's reg,l- lar meeting Saturday evening at S o'clock at Jr o. U. A. NJ. hall. Pa. triotic night will be observed.
 At New Britain General hospital today 1t was said that Dr. George w. Dunn had a fairly comfortable night and his condition appears inn proved.
 Mrs. Henry A. Emmett and daughter Grace, of 90 Monroe street have gone to Miami. Fla, where they will spend six weeks.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
DESCRIBES WORK 0F '. W. |. A. IN JAPAN
Miss McGresor Speaks in Con- DeCtiOn With Drive Here

The workers in the annual drive Of the New Britain Y. W. c. A. were delightfully."- entertained yester- day at a tea given by Mrs. Phillip B. Ctanley at her home on Shuttle Meadow avenue. Mrs. Stanley is chairman of the drive. Miss Grace McGregor, who has been actively engaged in Y. w. c. A. work in Ja- pan since 1920, spoke of her work in the Orient.
 Miss McGregor first explained the work of the national headquarters at Lexington avenue, New York. stat ing that Miss Catty acted as general secretary and Mrs. Robert Speer as president of the national association. The work of the national association includes the supervision of the train- ing school in New York, rural work throughout the country, the interna- ttonal institutes located In 50 cities in the United States, and other de- partments. Besides these, Miss Me Gregor explained there are coo student associations, essocia tions for Indian work and an organization in Hollywood which cares for the girls in the movie industry. Secretaries lave been sent to 13 foreign coun- tries, Japan being self supporting outside Of the expenses of the sec retary.
 Tn Japan the main work of the secretary Is to interpret the Ameri- cans to the Japanese people; that is, 10 explain the ideals, customs and life of the Americans to the Japanese
 Miss McGregor explained the his tory Of American connection with Japan since 1853 with Admiral Per rvs advent Into the then isolated country. She also explained the characteristics and customs Of the Japanese, dwelling at length on the strange marriage customs Of the peo- pie. The definition of the place oc- cupled by Christianity in that country was emphasized as being important as Japan leads the Orient and any loss of foothold in that country means hardship in the intro- duction of Christianity in other countries. she said.
 Miss McGregor is located in Kobe in Y. w. c. A. work. At present the president of the board in that city is a Japaneses woman, who is a graduate of Kobe college. This woman entered as a member of an English class and proved such a capable executive that she was elect ed to the board and later became president of 1t. She built and equip ped the building in Kobe where much work has been carried on since and even during the recent earth quake.
 Miss Maxine Hart appeared in Japanese costume and poured for Mrs. Stanley. Japenes articles were on exhibition.
 Miss Hayes, general secretary of the local Y. W. C. A., spoke briefly of the work being carried on here as did the different department heads. The drive will be concluded on Fri Cay, February 9.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
MERCHANTS SMOKERS
Chamber of Commerce Secretary NAr- ranges Series of Socials For Busi-
 nessmen in Different Parts of City.

A series of smokers to be held at regular intervals among the differ ent groups in the Chamber of Con- merce. is being planned by Secretary Ralph H. Benson, who expects to entertain the men north Of the tracks" or more accurately the bus- inessmen in the East Main. and Main street section next Thursday eVen- ing.
 The plan is 10 get the different groups to meet, smoke, and eX- change ideas in an informal way. The sessions will be social with no program, no speaker and no pre- arranged schedule. The men Will sit around in semicircle and dis cuss their problems. MT. Benson then will explain what the Cham- Der is doing, or why it is not doing 1 it. Ideas will be advanced and questions answered. The merchants
 bureau directors will attend.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

While this particular formula was compounded for the purpose of con- quering painful, Gouty conditions an what is known as Rheumatoid Arthritis-a knotty, painful swelling of the joints--it has proven wonder fully successful in most forms Of Neuritis and Sciatic Nerve Pains.
 You needn't be afraid of it's con- taining dope of any kind-it doesn't. Such things are only makeshifts and at best can bring only partial reliaf.
 Be sure you've got Neuritis and then get Allenrhu Special Formula No. g.. Fair Drug Dept. can supply you.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
CHARLES ISLANDER DEAD
Former New Britain Man Expires
 Suddenly At Home in Windsor Locks-Was Once Representative.

Charles Selander, representative from Durham in the general assem- bly, Of 1913 and a man who was we'll known among residents of New Britain. died suddenly this morning at his home in Windsor Locks. He was 56 years of age. Death was caused by heart trouble.
 Mr. Selander was taken to his home yesterday afternoon, suffering from illness. \ physician was call cd and it was said that he would be in an improved condition today He was found dead In bed by his wife at an early hour this morning
 X resident of New Britain at va rious times during his life. he made many friends here. Many years ago he resided here, later moving tc Durham, where he lived for several years About seven years later he returned to New Britain and took up his residence on the Plainville read, where he lived until his re- moval to Windsor Locks about three years ago. He was a farmer prac' tically all his life.
 He was a member Of the Vega so. ciety of this city and Of the Knights Of Pythias He Is survived by his wife. Sophie, of Windsor Locks, three daughters, Mrs. Ebert I White of Springfield. Mass: Mrs Albert H. Wahlberg of Rockford Illinois. and Miss Airline Selander who lives at the family home, and three brothers. o. J. Selander ant Magnus Selander Of this city, and August Selander of Plainville. His mother. Mrs. Cecelia Selander oi Windsor Locks, passed away severa months ago at the age of 93 years
 Funeral arrangements are incom. nlete. pending the arrival Of Mrs Wahlberg from Rockford.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Relieves Piercing Pains of Neuritis

When you've tried everything you can think of and nothing seems to even relieve those piercing. agoniz- ing pains, just go to Fair Drug Dept. or some other good druggist and get bottle of Allenrhu Special Form ula No. 2. Be sure you get No. 2 which comes in capsule form.
 Take these little dark green cap sules as directed and in about 24 hours you should be able to notice that they have considerably reduced, if not almost banished, those per- sistent, nerve racking pains that have caused you many sleepless nights.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Clergyman Tells About
 Repentance of Murderer

Durham, England, Feb. II P- Before great gathering of the Sal- vation Army in Durham cathedral last night, Bishop Weldon, dean of Durham, told how he recently con- frmed condemned murderer in the Durham jail and kissed him farewell before he was executed.
 The convicted man, through the governor of the jail, had asked to be confirmed. and when Bishop Weldon went to see him to comply with the request he found the pris- oner deeply penitent.
 "'He talked as a Christian should on the threshold of death" the dean said He admitted his guilt and did not ask to be spared from the penalty. We had a little talk: then he put his face to mine and I kissed him. believe he turned, like the dying thief on Calvary. to the Saviour. I hope to meet him in Heaven"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
SOLICIT FUNDS HERE,
 SPEND THEM ELSEWHERE
Merchant Tells Chamber Secretary Religious Groups Are Guilty of
 Unfair Practices.

Following the story in yesterdays Herald of the meeting at the Cham Der of Commerce when it was pointed out that the Chamber is handicapped because more than half of it's members have not paid their dues, a local merchant complained to Secretary Benson this morning that local organizations do not al- ways patronize the home town mer- chant.
 This merchant referred particu- larly to church athletic organtza- tions and other similar groups. "They come to the local merchant for support when they need money" he stated to Mir. Benson, then do their buying from mail order houses when they spend it."
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
BRITAIN AGAIN IS
 SHROUDED IN F0G
Mists Obscure London for Seventh Successive Day

London, Feb. IT (CP)-Britain was fog bound today for the seventh successive day and in the Vest minister section of London where are situated the famous Abbey, houses of parliament and the homes of many celebrated persons, there had been no sunlight for II days.
 At Kew on the outskirts of the city where sunshine is comparatively frequent phenomenon, there had | been only six minutes of sun light | The older generation and the newspapers today recalled the fam ous December of 1890 when London was without sun for an entire month. Millions of dollars has been lost be- | cause of the fog which has affected | business, rail. water and air trans portation and the normal life of the people in various ways.
 It has been 37 years since Britain | suffered weather so gloomy as that of the past few days. Fogs almost as impenetrable as that which be- gan descending on Britain q week ago are not unusual. The life of a normal winter fog is three to four days. During the day or two of maximum density pedestrians some times walk beyond their front stoops without knowing it, policemen with lanterns walk slowly in front of lines of busses at difficult corners or the approaches of bridges and flares such as circuses use in the United States are placed on the curbs.
 The content of a London fog is coal soot and moisture, yellow oily mixture suspended in the windless aid to the extreme discomfort of all who must breathe it. No cranny is too remote to be reached by the stifiing murk. Goods displayed in show cases are tinted by the fog, wall paper. curtains. clothing and al most anything white is affected Cigarettes have peculiar taste and sound is deadened until the normal chatter of the streets becomes an eerie hum. Walking through pea soup fog produces strange effects. Londoners have not adopted the solid rubber heel so widely used in the United States. Muffled scuffling of feet can be heard on all sides and the murmuring of voices although it frequently is impossible 10 see even one of the persons who may be strolling along within a few feet. Street traffic slows to an uncertain pace. The Americans among Lon- don's residents, especially those from sunshiny farm lands of the middle west usually engage in wistful rem iniscences of that day in Kansas, or that summer in Ohio when the sun shone so brightly that a thermo- meter burst when exposed to its rays. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOJ'R WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Fatal Shooting Case in
 Fall River; Youth Held

Fall River. Mass, Feb. Y Pl-- As an outcome of the fatal shoot ing of Wilfred Demuth at the bot ting plant of Eaoul Martin yes terday Martin pleaded not guilty to a charge of manslaughter in the district court today. He pleaded guilty to charge of carrying a revolver without a permit The case was continued until Monday and Martin furnished s2,50O bonds.
 Martin claimed that the revolver was discharged while Albert Bois, an employe. was examining It. Bois told the police that the weapon was in Martins hands when it was discharged.
 The police said that Martin was an alien, admitted from Portugal, and that it would be possible to deport him on the charge to which he pleaded guilty.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
DIVORCED IN PARIS
Two More American Women Have
 Marital Bonds Severed.

Paris, Feb. 17 R-Two American women were granted divorces by the Paris court today. Mrs. Ida Olivieri Alexander was given a divorce from Chester Alexander. They were mar ried at Hoboken. N. J., in July, 1916, and have no children.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Laing Foss was given a divorce from Martin Moore Foss. They were married In Fair field, Conn.,, in May, 1921.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Pile Sufferers
Can You Answer These Questions,

S"h Aou Shh'"Si VuN'''ohiE'
 Do you know why ointments do not give you quick and lasting re- lief?
 Why cutting and operations some times fail?
 Do you know the cause Of piles is internal?
 That there is a stagnation of blood circulation in the lower bowel?
 Do you know that there is a harmless internal remedy discover cd by Dr. Leonhardt and known as Hf,M-ROID, now sold by Fair De- partment Store, Inc, and druggists everywhere. that is guaranteedH
 HEM-ROID. banishes piles by re- moving the cause, by freeing blood circulation in the lower bowel. This simple home treatment has an al most unbelievable record for sure quick and lasting relief 10 thousands of pile sick sufferers. and saves tht needless pain and expense of an op. eration. Don't delay. Try HEM. RO1D today. It will do the same for you.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
FOrd's Death in 1913
 Would Have Hurt Firm

Washington, Feb. 17 (UP)-Thc death in 1913 of Henry Ford would haze been catastrophe to the Ford Motors Co.,, John E. oldham. of Merrill and oldham, Boston, testi- fled today in the s35,o00.G00 Cou- zens tax hearing.
 He valued Ford stock as Of March 1, 1913, at $5.500.
 Arthur M. Anderson, partner in J. P. Morgan x Co, valued the stock at S%,Jpo 10 si.500, bnt said under cross-oranina ion by John w. Davis that A' Wo9li not have sold il at s''ch pre-. Nal he owned shares Of the "'oHi. IL was wo~'h holding as q speculation, he explained.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Powerful Skin Rfmedy Discovered
Diiue Up Eczema, Barbers' Itch
 and Skin Eruptions
MUST GIVE RESULTS IN ! DAYS OR MONEY BACK

This wonderful surgeons pre- scription now known all over Amer ica as Moones Emerald Oil. ia so efficient in the treatment Of skin diseases that the itching of eczema often stops with one application.
 A few applications and the most persistent cases Of Eczema often are healed never to return.
 Moone's Emerald oil is safe and pleasant to use and 1t is so power fully antiseptic and deod oraut that even odors arising rom ulcers. gan sreno aN1 cane rarn instantly killed
 MoorCs Em ','d Oil il the orig incl bG.Ic ir i I bv pharmn. ris's. l'a;s nrr% n ot always has Moone's Emerald oil on hand.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

A native of Baalbek. Turkey, un- earthed a small Roman theater in his cellar while building Though realizing it's value he pleaded with archaeologists not to report his dis covery to the government for fear of losing his home.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
MAKES LONG TRIP ALONE
Little Invalid Girl Comes From
 France on Way to St. Louis.

New York, Feb. 17 (UP)-Rose Nhatchadourian. three-year-old Ar menian girl who travelled alone to New York from Marseilles, France has left here for St. Louis. where she will live with an uncle, George Os- sian.
 The child suffers from deformi- ties in the bones of her legs and had difficulty in passing entrance re- quirements to the United States, but Roses uncle has promised to provide surgical treatment when they reach St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

Miss Dorrice Higgins of Bangor, Maine, Is the guest of Mrs. M. Nord- strom of Robbins avenue. Miss Higgins engagement to Albert Nordstrom was recently announced.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

Mrs. H. A. Lienhard entertained the Maple Hill Bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home on Golf street. The prizes were won by Mrs. R. E. Doane, Mrs. N. E. Mann, an Mrs. Steele.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

Miss Ruth Leinhard has returned to New York after spending the weekend with her parents. Mir. and Mrs. II. A. Leinhard of Golf street.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
MAPLE HILL NEWS

nue spent last weekend visiting friends in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

MT. and Mrs. Fitzell Of Robbins avenue, will spend the weekend in New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

William Stevenson of Doncmana, Ireland, has attended the same Sunday school for 72 years.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
LUMBER COAL CO.

PLAINvnLE LUMBER d COAL co,
 Inc.
 WIIBUT LAGASE Court of Common Pleas, Hartford County, Feb. r.. 1927.
 ORDER OF NOTICE Upon complaint in said cause brought to said Court, at Hartford In said Coun- ty. on the first Tuesday of March 1927, claiming Two Thousand (so.000l dollar, damages 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the defendant. Wilbur Lagase, whose last known residence was In the Town of Newinrton, Connecticut, that tho present whereabout, of tho said defend- ant Wilbut Lagase is unknown to tho plaintiff.
 ORDERED:
 That notice of the institution and pendency of said complaint shall bs given the defendant by publishing this order In the New Britain Herald newspaper published in New Britain. Connecticut. once week, for two suc- cessive weeks commencing on or before February r, 1927
 THEODORE G. CASE,
 Clerk of said Court.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Mothers, Do This

When the children cough, rub Musterole on their threats and chests. No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a jar Of Musterole at land to give prompt relief.
 AS first aid. Musterole is excellent. Keep jar ready for instant use
 It is the remedy for adults, too. Relieves sore throat, bronchitis, ton silitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma. neuralgia. headache. congestion. pleurisy. rheumatism lumbago pains and aches of back or joints. sprains, sore muscles. chilblains frosted feet and colds of the chest Git may prevent pneumonia.)
 To Mothers: Musterole is also
 made in mlder form for
 babies and small children.
 Ask for Children's MusteroIe.