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New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
BRITISH PRISONERS ARE PAID HALE
 CENT A DAY FOR THEIR HARD WORK

er-belt. watch the gang with alert ness. Any stacking is the signal for bringing the sap" into play. British jailers are not gentle. Con- plete silence among prisoners is in- sisted upon. The penalty for an offense against the prison law is three days solitary confinement in the dark cell'' on bread and water.
 Breaking Stones
 Breaking huge slabs of granite is favorite task allotted prisoners in British pails. But an even more drastic task is given consistent of- lenders against prison rules. It Is the adoption of a penalty handed out to violent prisoners in the days Pharoah. A prisoner undergoing this punishment is shown a heap of cement which he must break down. load on to wheelbarrow, carry 200 or 300 yards and dump. He is then made to reload the wheelbarrow and carry the cement back to where he got it, dump it and begin all over again. The effect of this non-pro- ductive, monotonous work is start ling. As the days pass the hopeless ness of it all begins to crush what ever spirit the prisoner originally possessed. The officials know that if kept to 1t too long the prisoner would become insane but long be- fore that stage is reached the vic tim has expressed a keen desire to resume work with any of the other gangs. He is one of the hardest and most conscientious workers from that day
 ''Trusty" a Good Job
 Hard work and willingness is re- warded A prisoner found to be obe- dient and industrious is one day assigned to a gang performing easier tasks. If he continues to pro- gress he gradually finds his way into the workshops inside the pris- on and some trade taught him with view to his becoming useful member of society again.
 A much sought for post is that of "trusty." Competition is keen while the vacancies are few. A ''trusty" in a British prison never escapes from the rigidity of disci- pline, but he is allowed to perform his tasks without the eye of jailer watching his every movement.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

The new fraternal home Of the Y. M. T. A. & B. Society, pictured here with, is the product of Architect William H. McKay's drawing board. worked out in stone, steel and wood by the Hayes Construction Co. with decorations by Crowley Brothers. It Is located directly opposite St. Mary's church.
 It is magnificent building costing s1S0,000, including it's furnishings, to serve as the home Of the Tabs" an organization of GOO members, or ganized little more than 45 years ago with about eight members and no funds.
 Supervising it's erection was a committee header by William J. Kerin, member of the school con- mittee and former president of the society. William D. Boyle, a councilman, and also a former pres
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

Photo by Johnson Peterson ing of the Lafayette street club house and erecting larger build ing elsewhere. Four years of contin- uous efforts on the part of this con- mittee is reflected within the walls Of the structure which Is to be thrown open to the public February IA.
 The building Is three stories in height. Its front elevation presents a picture in artificial stone, tepestry brick and steel sash. Four stores are on the first floor. Through the arched entrance one enters a long hallway on either side of which a winding staircase leads to the upper floors. A card room, 30x40, is con- nected with a refreshment room and cafeteria on the south side of the building. On the north is meeting hall 50x40 in which numerous or ganizations other than the Tabs"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

ident, is secretary of the committee. John L. Pagan. public works com missioner. was chairman of the building committee. Others who act ed in supervising capacity are: James Grove, Sr., c. J. Burns, James D. Daily, D. J. Donahue, James Deg nan, William Forsyth, ST., William J. Farley, Thomas Grace, Joseph M. Halloran, William A. Forsyth, Pat rick F. King, Michael J. Kenney, J. J. keogh. T. F. McDonough, George Kane, James P. Murphy. John O'Brien, Sr., James H. Riley. Jr., Fred G. Russell. James J. Welch and Thomas w. Grove.
 Plans for erection of the building have been in process of formation since 1922 when James J. Butler, at that time president of the society, appointed & building committee to consider the advisability of dispos-
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Thus, in Seven Year Period Convict Earns s11 - English System Is Harsh and Devoid of Any Sen timent.

British prison administrators
 have turned to the shrewd prac-
 tices of the ancient Pharoahs
 for a punishment that will break
 the will of an obstreperous pris-
 oner without so much as scratch
 ing his skin. If the punishment
 were prolonged the prisoner
 would lose his mind. For under
 going such punishment, and for
 every day he works in British
 prison, a prisoner earns one half
 a cent. Seven years of confine-
 ment would permit the prisoner
 to accumulate about $11. This is
 the second of a series of stories
 on British prison methods.
 By SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Press Staff CorrespondenO London (UP)- A criminals first lays in a British prison are spent n solitary confinement.
 Three times day he hears anoth- his food is handed to him through the bars of his cell. He ,annot pierce the impenetrable gloom of his first habitation in pris- dark cell"
 Given Hard Work
 From there he is assigned to a working gang. Usually, the tasks allotted to a new conner are labori- ous monotonous heartbreaking. Pickaxe and shovel are given him. If the prisoner has led a sedentary, 'efined life, so much the worse for lim. Upon his conduct with this gang depends whether his work eventually is made easier.
 The working hours are not long. The morning period is from to I2 noon. The afternoon shift from I:90 10 5. But there is no letup. Jailers, armed with rifles in addi- ion to "sap"-a solid rubber .runcheon-hanging from the trous-
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
c G O, DIRECTOR RESIGNS.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 3 Wt-lhe resignation of John Stewart Bryan of Richmond as a director or the Chesapeake & Ohio railway was an noupced today. Bryan was a member of the minority stockholders com mittee that successfully fought the Van sweringen consolidation pro- posal before the interstate colh7 merce commission.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
CuURCH TO HONOR LINCOLN

The First Lutheran church will hold it's annual Lincoln program Thursday evening, beginning at o'clock. The following program has been arranged Southern melodies on the banjo, Carl Carlson: Lin- coin recitation. Mabel Erickson; Lincoln compositions, Hulda Beng ston and Linnea Johnson: comic selections, Ross and Johnson: short address, Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist.
 After the program refreshments will be served and games played
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
RANK CLERKS CAMP.

New York, Feb. 9 (UP)-The hard-vorking bank clerks are to have a summer camp of their own. George F. Baker, S6-year-old dean of Wall street financiers, has gwen s1OO.O0O for such camp on Ml. Brundige, 35 miles from New York, to be used by employees of five or the large New York banks.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
BELGIUM RATE CUT.

Brussels, Belgium, Feb. } Pl- The Belgian National bank today lowered it's discount rate from 1-2 to per cent.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Doubles the Beauty
 of Your Hair

The simple hair styles ot today make beautiful hair a necessity.
 Luckily, beautiful hair is now cas- fly obtained. It is simply matter of shampooing.
 Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life and lustre, all the natural wave and color, and leaves it fresh looking, glossy and bright.
 While your hair must have ire quent and regular washing to keep it beautiful, it cannot stand the harsh effect of ordinary soaps. The free alkali in ordinary soaps soon dries the scalp, makes the hair brit tlo and ruins it.
 That is why discriminating wom- cn, everywhere, now use Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. This clear, pure and entirely greaseless product brings out all the real beauty of the hair and cannot possibly injure.
 Two or three teasponfuls is all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather which cleanses thoroughly and rinses out easily removing every particle of dust dirt and dandruff.
 It leaves the hair soft and easy to manage and makes it fairly sparkle with new life, gloss and lustre.
 You can get Mulsifed Cocoanut Shampoo at any drug store.
 A four-ounce bottle lasts for months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
J0sLIE ADVOCATES BUILDING
 TWO MORE RAILROADS

Falcon Joslin. oldtimer of the North who returned to Fairbanks recently after an absence of seven years, addressed the student body and faculty of the Alaska college last week. his subject being Trans portation and what 1t means to the Territory" He advocated the build ing of two more railroads in Alaska. one to extend from Haines to the Boring Sea, and the other from Fair banks to the Arctic Ocean. Mr. Jos lin built the old Tanana Valley rail- road which is now the Chatanika branch of the government system. He declared that Alaska is capable of supporting a population of 25,- O00,000 people.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
Airplane Searches for Aged Man

A. A. Bennett, piloting the swal- low plane Of the Bennett-Rodebaugh AirpIane Company. landed at the Fairbanks airport recently after completing a flight to Eagle and Dawson. Mrs. Bennett. wife of the flier. was a round trip passenger. Bennett got a big reception at Daw- son, practically the entire town turning out to greet him. With Chief of Customs Bett in the plane. Bennett flew in the vicinity of the Dome ditch. searching for an aged man named Melvin, who had become lost. The hunt was fruitless and il is now believed that Melvin was killed by wolves. He had started out with another old man about ten days before to pick berries. Six days later the police found Melvin's com panion, but he had become dement, ed during the hardships and strain he had been under. It was learned from him, however. that a storm had come up and that he and Melvin had erawled under a bush He went to sleep and when he awoke Melvin had disappeared.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
SHOOTING AFFRAY

Thomas Johnson is 8 patient in the Fairbanks hospital with a bull let imbedded deeply in his hip bone and another wound in one of his legs, and James Gilkey is hobbling about with a bullet hole in his left thigh as the result of a shooting af- fray which occurred recently in room in the Nordale hotel Obrey Ronevik, in whose room the shoot ing occurred, is under arrest. charg= ed with the shooting. He is said to have fired two shots at the other two men, two of the shots having gone wild. The shooting is said to have been the result of a quarrel over booze, ,Roneyik having been ae- cused of lifting a cache belonging to Johnson and GflBey. Johnson, Gil- key and Mort Cass went to RoneYik's room to discuss the alleged hijack- ing and the argument which follow ed finally led to the shooting. John son and his companions were leaY= ing the room when Ronevik opened fire on them. Ronevik is held under bonds of $7,500 on the charge of shooting with intent to kill
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
SCHOOL TAx=RECEIPT
eONVIoTs M0ONsHINER

Tom Murata paid his school tax this year. And thereby hangs the tale. Tom is very orderly and me thodical and saves all his receipts and bills. Had he destroyed his school tax receipt. or failed to pay the tax this year. he might not have been convicted in the United states Commissioners court Wednes- day morning of being the owner and operator of a moinshine still. coils and other equipment seized recently by Deputy Marshal c. Y. Brown and City Marshal Hans Wick.
 Murata refused a jury trial, plead ed not guilty and put a spirited and almost successful defense. With the moonshining outfit was found a pair of overalls which seemed to be about the right size for Murata, but which he denied being the owner of. He was persuaded to put them on, after which, the officers went through the pockets. The only thing they found was the school tax receipt. But it was enough to convict Murata and he changed his plea to guilty. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and serve a sentence of six months in the Federal jail.
 "Moonshining is not profitable, Murata said. And the account book which he kept so carefully and which was later discovered, would seem to bear out the truth of his statement. Murata kept eaerfuI. written record of every purchase and every sale with names, dates and places; and according to the ac- count book, he was just $50 in the hole on his moonshining venture when apprehended. - Petersburg Press.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Intention to Make Proof. Department of the Interior
 .. s. Land Office at
 Anchorage. Alaska
September r, I92 2I

September I7, 1927.
 Notice is hereby given that James 4. Ramsey. Trustee, of Anchorage Alaska. has filed an application un= der the provisions of Section 23S7 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and Section eleven of the Act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stat. 1095). for 3 patent 10 the land em- braced in D. s. Survey No. 1893. being the Northern Addition to the Wrangell Townsite, Alaska. Serial No. 06938, and has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the land, before J. Lindley Green. Register us. Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska. on the 2nd day of November. 1927, and by two of the following witnesses, who will submit their testimony before the [. s. Commissioner at Nrangell on the same date
 Chas. Benjamin. c. 5. Diemart. P. A. Cooper, Fl. D. Kyle.
 This tract is situate on Zimovia Strait, Wrangell Island, and is more particularly described as fol- lows
 Beginning at Meander Corner No. 1 on line of mean high tide of zi- moyia Strait, thence N. 59a 59, E. 62g.S5 feet to Corner No. 2; thence \. 1646.97 feet to Corner No. 3; thence W. .435. 05 feet to Corner No. 4. thence s. 602.84 feet along the east side of U. s. Survey No. 1240 to Corner No. 5 thence W. 429 88 feet along the south side of U. s. Survey No. 1240 to Meander Corner No. 6; thence s. with meanders of zimovia Strait along line of mean high tide to Meander Corner No. ], the place of beginning. containing an area of 24. 85 acres.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First Publication Sept. 29, 1921. Last Publication Oct. 27. l927
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20
FOR SALE

Early 1926 model Essex Coach, run 17000 miles, engine perfect condition, ear attraetiYely finished in Duco. Has front and rear bump CTS, stop light. window swipe, tire carrier, extra tire. Apply Bjorge's Garage.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-10-20

FOR SALE CHEAP-4h.p. Frisco Standard engine. A condition Good bargain. See Matt Pellinen or inquire at The City Store.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
SPECIAL ELECTION
Town of Thompson to Nominate Candidates For Selectmen
 Wednesday Night.

The town of Thompson is to hold special election. Preceding the election caucuses will be held by both the Republicans and Democrats next Wednesday evening al the town hall. The Republicans will meet at seven o'clock and the democrats at eight o'clock. Both eaucnses will nomi. nate candidates for the office of select man.
 The special election Is necessary through the resignation of Charles Y. Chase. Republican. who has been elected town clerk and treasurer. and the death of Wilfred Bellerose. Demo. crat. As the law provides for l minority representation on the board both parties will nominate eandi' date.
 Ii was at first thought that the va. eaGeies would be filled by appoint ment by the one remaining seleetman, George F. Whitney. but this method was abandoned in favor of the spe- eial election
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
POMFRET

Miss Ella Boult spent Monday in Boston.
 Mrs. Larkin Ferguson has return. cd from a visit 10 Cambridge and Mil ton, Mass
 Mir Lotus de Florez spent from Saturday to Tuesday at Fox HilI Farm for the shooting.
 Mir. Russell Gordon Carter. writer was guest g. Briskto-High on Mon day
 Katherine Lynaugh spent Sunday with her cousin. Mrs. Greeley, in Dan ielson.
 Next Sunday. Nov 18th is the date set by the Congregational church for it's Every Member Canvass.
 Mrs. Patrick Donlon and Mrs. Hugh Murphy both entertained Providence friends over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Armand Denise and their young sons arrived at Fox Hill Farm on Sunday for a stay of some months.
 Mir. end Mrs John ]. Whitehead. ST. motored from Cambridge on Tuesday afternoon to spend few days at Fox Hill Farm.
 Mrs. Louis de Florez and Peter de Florez sailed for Europe on the :. <. Roma on Thursday. They will pass the winter at Bologna, in Italy.
 Mrs. Lee White of Stamford. Conn was the guest of Mr and Mrs Louii de Florez at Fox Hill Farm ovei Sunday and Monday nights.
 The Council of Catholic Womei held a whist party and dance at 4 Q II. Hall on Friday evening. The frs prize was won by Mr. William Mehan ladies by Miss Margaret Morris.
 Mrs. Elliott and Miss Rebec ca Elliott of Orchard House hay' gone to New York for a shor, sta! before returning to Philadelphia fo the winter.
 The first series of the Parents ao' Teachers Association whist partie l finished on Tuesday evening Tn first ladies prize was won by Nils Katherine Lynaugh. gentlemen's b Mir. Tom Hanley. Consolation prize l by Miss Annie O'Neil and Mr. Joh i Donlon.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
ALI. NOMINATED
Democrats Return Present Members For Another Two
 Years.

Holding their Ward One caucus last Thursday evening and then Ward Four caucus last Friday evening the Democrats have placed in nomination all uf their candidates for aldermen. The 0nly contest came il Ward One. where Charles Ryan won the uomina- ton by two votes over Eugene Der thiaume All of the presen. ineum- bents have been renominated.
 The last tive eaucuses to he held re suited as follows:
 Ward One
 The Ward One Democratic caucus held in the State Armory last Thurs day night developed the first contest n the nominations Eugene Berthiaume opposing the renominatien Of Alder man Charles Ryan. Two years ago Ryan won the nomination from Der tkiaume by margin of one vote. He increased his majority to two last Thursday night.
 Notwithstanding the rainy night, forty-six of the fifty-fonr Democratic voters in Ward One turned out. John l. MeGarry acted as chairman and Bernard MeGarry as clerk. After Ryan and Berthiaume had been nom mated 1t was voted to proceed by bal lott and to use the check list. Ryan received twenty.feur votes and Der ;hiaume twenty-two. and Ryan was declared nominated. John J. Me Garry and Alderman Ryan were elect cd as ward committee.
 Ward Four
 The Ward Four Democratic caucus. the last of the party's ward eaucuses. was held last Friday evening Her bert ]. Smith was chairman. Willis Carroll was the only nominee. and he was nominated by exclamation to sue ceed himself. Alderman Carroll. Lew is Caisse and Mrs Dorothy Jones Bartlett were nominated as ward com mittee.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
A, The Ben.Grosvenor Inn

Mrs. Frederick 0. Beach of New York arrived on Monday to spend sev. eral weeks at the Middlebrook.
 Mrs. s. M Ackley and Miss Helen Cash are entertaining Mir. and Mrs. r. Nj. Whitehonse of Nantucket for q few days.
 Mir. and Mrs Frederick Brooks re- turned this week to Boston after spending the summer and autumn at the Payson cottage.
 Also departing this week were Mir. and Mrs N. Hugh Cotton to Boston; :; Miss Bertha Lucas to Baltimore; Mir Philip Ely to Boston.
 Mr and Mrs. N Hugh Cotton had as dinner guests last Saturday Mrs. Grenville Brown and Miss Rosita Rhodes of Providence
 Mrs. John R. Post of Boston k at the Middlebrook cottage for fort night
 Mir. and Mrs. E. Donald of New York city. were overnight visitors on Tuesday.
 MT. John P. Grosvenor spent the past weekend with his son. Mir. Ben iamin Grosvenor at Philips Academy. Andover.
 A delegation of the Massachusetts Institute of 1775 held their annual meeting at the Inn during the week end. Among those present were Mrs. Elsie Hubbard of West Spring field: Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Page of Ar lington; Miss Jennie Tucker of Bright on: Mrs. E. 4. Ham and Miss Ruth Ham of Milton; Mir. J. L. Donaldson of Springfield; Mir. and Mrs. F. F.. Coppenwrath of West Roxbury; Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Manson of Hudson.
 Among those registered for this weekend are: Mrs. J. W. Sayre of Lexington. Ky, Mir. and Mrs. John Cabot, Mir. and Mrs. John Ridgeway, Mir. and Mrs. Morgan Wing; Mrs. Ambrose Mcneil, Mrs. H. s. Bradt, Mir. and Mrs. Emlen s. Hare. Mrs. Ernest Anderson all of New York {; MT. and Mrs Archibald Denny of Har- yard. Mass. Mir and Mrs. Theodore Plunkett of North Adams, Mass.
 Mrs. Brooks Brown and Miss Elsie Brown arrived from Burlington, Vt, yesterday to remain for the winter months.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
NORTH CROSVENORDALE

The special religious services being held in the Methodist Episcopal church are deepening in interest. On Friday evening of this week Rev. J. k. Dux- bury will give an illustrated sermon which will be of special interest to the boys and girls. On Sunday the Rev. Myron F.. Center of Norwich will preach morning and evening. All are invited to attend
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
DIES SUDDENLY
William Walsh, New London. Former House Manager of
 Bradley Theatre

William Walsh. house manager Df the Bradley Theatre. eight or ten years ago. died suddenly at~his home in New London. last Friday morning. He was fortyfiye years old
 Mir. Walsh was employed as epe- rafor of the moving picture machine at the Capitol Theatre. New London. and worked as usual Thursday eve ming He returned home about mid night and shortly after his arrival suffered an attack of acute indiges- tion. It became difficult for Mir. Walsh to breathe and doctor was hastily summoned. Emergency treat ment was prescribed and administer cd but he died early Friday morning. Heart disease, aggravated by the at tack of indigestion, was given as the cause of death.
 MT. Walsh came from New London as manager of the Bradley Theatre under the late Richard German. He remained here for long period of years and under several lessees of the theatre. finally returning to his home city.
 During his residence in Putnam MT. Walsh married Miss Dora Hickey. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Rick ey. He often made trips to Putnam and was in the city with his family a week ago last Sunday
 Besides his wife MT Walsh is sur vived by three daughters. Dorothy. Doris and Pauline Walsh; two broth CTS, John of New Jersey and Joseph of Middletown; and by four sisters.
 Following a funeral and high mass of requiem at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church, Monday morning, the body was brought to Putnam for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
ALDERMANIe NOMINEES
 HAVE ALL BEEN CHOSEN

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Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
REBEkAH WHIST

Misses Hazel Clifford. Alice Devine. Jessie Macdonald. Mrs Lillian Me Garry and Mrs. Daniel Trudeau had charge of the whist following the regu- lar meeting of the Daughters of Re bekah in Odd Fellows Hall Wednes- day evening. Miss Doris Card won the ladies first prize, and ( L. Adams that for the men, Refreshments were served by the committee. and dancing followed
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
KILLS TWO WILD CATS
 AFTER DOG TREES THEM

Two wild cats weighting twenty. two pounds each were shot in North Woodstock by George Andrews after they had been treed by his dog
 The mysterious animal. however. is still ut large and has not been heard from recently. Wild cats bring a state bounty of $20 to the one killing them.