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New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
VETERANS RECALL
 SINKING 0F MAINE
Hammond Camp Observes Anni-
 Yersary at State Arn0ry

The anniversary of the Sinking of the Maine" was observed last night at the state armory with a special program by members Of A. G. Ham, mond camp. United Spanish War veterans and auxiliary. There were 90 members present.
 The principal speaker for the oc- casion was Percy A. Sautelle of Mer- iden, past Connecticut department commander. He briefly recounted the history of the actual event when the Maine was sunk in the harbor at Havana, Cuba, making it the actual cause why this country was hurled into the war against Spain.
 He then delivered strong plea for preparedness in this country. He said that the veterans of all wars wanted the country to be prepared. not for the purposes of aggression or of starting wars, but for protection and prevention of wars.
 Remarks were also made by John Labotsky past commander of Charles l.. Burdett camp, U. s. w. Y. of Hartford.
 The program as it was carried out through the program of which Ike T. Hills was chairman, was as fol- lows: Song and recitation by Dewey Norton vocal selections, Francis X. Egan: violin selections, Master Val entine; song and recitation. Jack Kiley; dancing exhibition, MT. Con- nor; vocal selection. Miss Margaret Walsh and selections in harmony by a trio composed of Messrs. Palmer, Fredericks and Nargius.
 Refreshments were served and a social was held.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
HOFFMAN INDICTED FOR
 FRAUD USE OF MAILS
Alleged Proprietor Of School For Detectives to Face Trial in
 Federal Court.

w. Leo Hoffman of Seymour street. this city, was indicted by the federal grand jury in New Haven yesterday afternoon on the charge of using the mails to defraud. He was arrested in this city several weeks ago following receipt of nu- merouS complaints from various sections of the country, that pros- pective detectives who had answer cd advertisements inserted in news papers and other publications by Holfman's Detective Agency had been dcfraudcd of their money.
 Since his arrest Hoffman has been at liberty in s250O bonds furnished by his brother.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT.

An execution of judgment was served today by Deputy Sheriff Mar tin H. Horwitz, upon John Romancik ct al of Bristol. against whom a de- cision was recorded in city court on December 2. The plaintiff in the ac- ton, to whom damages were grant cd, is J. Goldberg of this city. Dam- ages of sSS.40 and costs of $14,44 were granted and the judgment has not been satisfied, hence inc 'yncu- tion. Deputy Sheriff Horwjtz will col lect the amount of the judgment, to- cember 2.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
City Items

Charles Brcllcsford was brought back to this city from JeWett City last evening by Detective Thomas J. Feency. He was arrested in Jewett City by the police there on request of the local police charged with fail- ing 10 support his wife. He will be given a hearing in court tomorrow morning.
 Dr. William Fownes Keith for re- liable bridge and plate work. S3S Main stroct.-Advt,
 A daughter was born at New Brti- ain General hospital last evening to Mr. and Mrs. James Madigan of 629 West Main street.
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital last evening to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Drozd of TGS Arch street.
 Co. No, ? of the fire department was called shortly after o'clock last evening to the Exide Battery Co. at 96 Chestnut street where fire damaged the building and destroyed number of batteries. Best Lchigh Coal, S15.50 per ton cash. City Coal X Wood Co. Tel. 21T.-Advt.
 k. E. Smith. who has been living at 61 Buell street, moved today to Maple Hill. occupying house owned by Harry l. Keith.
 The case of Felix Blitz of this city, charged with theft of an over- coat, will be heard tonight in Port land town court. Blitz will be de- tended by Attorney Thomas F. Me Donough.
 Miss Ruth Soroker has returned tc New York city where she is a stu. dent at the Harriet Melissa Millel school after a weeks visit with hcI parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. Sorokel of this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
British Tanker Burns.

New York, Feb. o4 tPt-Bodies have been found in the hulk of the burned British oil tanker, Black Sea. which is beached on Red Hook Flats in the harbor. off Brooklyn.
 A wireless message from the tug Resolute, which is standing by the tanker, to police headquarters today requested that a police launch be sent to the scene.
 The police launch Gypsy" with nine men on board, reached the tanker ten minutes later and two bodies. presumably those of seamen. were found on the port side Of the steamer. The starboard side of the craft was still red hot, following yesterdays explosion off Bayonne, N. J., and firemcn and policemen were unable to determine whether there were other bodies in the wreckage.
 The Black Sea was beached after fleets of tugs had successfully lowed the blazing vessel more than three miles from Bayonne, N. J., across New York harbor, removing it from the vicinity of scores of loaded tanks on shore and tankers in the waters of Kill Won Kull.
 Those Injured.
 James Langley, 26. assistant chief engineer, was seriously burned and almost blinded when he was trapped in the engine room of the vessel. David J. Davis, 27, second mate, re- ceived lacerations of the face and body when he jumped with q half dozen other members Of the crew from the burning craft to nearby tugs. Others leapcd into the sea and swan ashore.
 Captain John Bolger. Langley Davis. Engineer W. W. Parker. ano four Norwegian sailors were unable to leave the boat until after it's hawsers had been cut and she was lowed out into the Kill.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
No Disorder or Panic.

Newport. News, Va. Feb. A LP- Passengers reaching here this morn- ing on the steamer District of Co., lumbia from Washington reported that the City of Annapolis went down about o'clock.
 The Washington steamer hove 10 on reaching the scene of the accf- dent but there was little she could do, the passengers having been transferred to the City of Richmond and the steamer St. Anthony.
 There was a gaping hole in the side of the sinking ship and the City of Richmond's bow was badly stove in. A heavy fog lay over the water,
 c. NJ. Mark, secretary of the New port News Chamber of Commerce, one of the passengers on the Wash ington boat. said all the passengers and crew were taken from the sink ing ship. Women and children left first and the transfer was made without mishap.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Theodore Cortright, 79,
 Noted Methodist, Dies

Bridgeport, Feb. 24 cP-Theodore Cortright, 79, one of the notable lay mol. in the Methodist Episcopal denomination of the country and founder of Newfield church here, died today.
 Mr, Cortright was a great-grand- son of Dr. Moses Bloomfield, a chief surgeon in the Continental army. He was retired jewelry merchant and an executive of the Armstrong Manufacturing Co. He was gradu- ated from Pratt Institute of Brook lyn.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Kellogg Asks to Check
 Up on Oil Interests

Washington. Feb. 24 LP - The senate today asked Secretary Kel- logg by resolution whether com- panies in which Edward L. Doheny, Harry F. Sinclair or the Mellon in- terests" are interested among those holding oil concessions in Mexico or whether these compdnies have &C., cepted the new Mexican oil conces- sions.
 The resolution, by Senator Norris, republican, Nebraska, was approved without debate.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Cannot Be Fined for Not
 ShOveling Off Walks

New Haven, Feb. 24 CP--A de- nurrer offered by Henry Fleischner. an attorney who had been charged with failure to clear snow off his sidewalk was upheld by City Court Judge Sheridan T. Whitaker today. In so doing the court held that prop erty owners had been illegally fined for failure to remove snow from their sidewalks"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Girls! ButtermiIk Makes Dull, Lifeless Complications
 Radiantly Beautiful

There is no secret about II nor is there any doubt about the results it's just common. ordinary butter milk in the form of wonderful cream. The directions are simple and 1t costs so little that any girl or woman can afford it. Simply ask at your favorite drug or toilet goods counter for a tube or jar of How ards Buttermilk Cream. Fair Dept. Store and Axelrod's Pharmacy sell lots of it.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Many Explosions.

Under protection of streams of water from fireboats, tug reached the side of the burning ship and the men were transferred.
 Frequent explosions while the vessel was being lowed threw flames high in the air and burning oil far over the water, sending attending fireboats and tugs and nearby fer ries and small craft scurrying out of danger.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Auction Sale

] will sell at public auction, by request of the owner, the property known as No. 213 Elm street. this city, consisting of a brick building with a store and tenement, on the premises, Saturday, February 2Gth at 2:3O ?. m.
 FRED TWINKLE, Auctioneer.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

ging. What you need is the real tonic food ele- ments of Father Johns Medicine which helps you drive out impuri- ties, and to re- build new flesh and health. No drugs.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
FIRE IN HOUSE CELLAR

Engine Co. No. was called out at 11:30 o'clock this morning 10 eX- tinguish fire in rubbish heap in the cellar of the home occupied by Henry Zaigler at 53 Hillcrost avenue. This was No. 7's second call. No : is the new station on Stanle street.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
STEAMER GOES
 DOWN IN BAY
(Continued From First Page)

sage to the navy department from the steamer St. Anthony said there had been no loss of life in the colli- sion between the City of Richmond and the City of Annapolis off Smiths Point, Va, early today.
 It was added that the City of Annapolis sank in 12 fathoms of water at 2:10 a. m., 25 minutes after the collision, at point one mile northwest of Smiths Point.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN

An automobile owned by Salva- tore Graco of Washington street was stolen last evening in front of New Britain General hospital and had not been recovered this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
MiRIIN-ROCKWELL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Marlin-R Rockwell Co. will be held at the office of the cor poration, in Jamestown, Chautauqua county, New York, on Tuesday, March IS.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Tired Body Cells Need Father Johns Medicine

If you are tired and run down, your body cells should not be whip ped into temporary activity by drug
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

Wedding of Allison Roeb- Ing, Of Washington, D. C.. one of the richest heiresses Tn U; S, and Baron Joseph von der Fist, was one of big. gest events of social season T n capital The baron is a eeFman cr2'arry att@che. READ II! ;lLD CLASSIFIED ADS
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Personals

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The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05
SNOWFLAKE HAS BIG
CELEBRATION SATURDAY

The Snowflake Pioneer Day cele-
bration last Saturday was one Of the
most successful celebrations ever
staged in southern Navajo county
from the spectators viewpoint. From
beginning to end the program moved
along nicely, with but few delays. The
days celebration was attended by a
crowd of over $500 people
The program for the day began
with parade from the social hall
and proceeding to the John T. Flake
ranch where a program depicting
early struggles of the Mormon pio-
neers in the form of a pageant. In
cluded in this was realistic attack
by Indians upon a Mormon caravan
resulting in the surrender Of the emf
grants. Upon reaching the grounds
speeches by former church leaders
oldtime dances, ETC., formed the re-
mainder of the pageant.-Snowflak
Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

List 3-4650 Restoration To Entry of
Lands in National Forest-Notice is
hereby given that the lands described
below, within the Tusayan National
Forest, will be open to settlement and
entry at the United States Land Of
flee at Phoenix, Arizona, under the
provisions of the homestead law and
act of June IL, 1906 GA Stat, 233),
on November /, 1927, by any quail
fled person in the absence of entry by
persons coming within either of the
two following classes: ID Persons
named after each tract upon whose
application the lands were listed, if
any, who, in order to avail themselves
of the preference right, must file
their application within sixty days
prior to date of opening; (2) Ex-serv-
ice men of the war with Germany,
who, in order to avail themselves of
the preference right conferred by
Congress, may file application within
one hundred ten days prior to date of
filing. All such applications filed with
in the first twenty days of this period
will be treated as simultaneously filed
at 8 a. m. on the ninetieth day prior
to date of opening. Applications by
ex-service men thereafter, but prior to
date of opening, will be treated in the
order in which filed. The general
public may file applications within
twenty days prior to opening date.
These will be treated as simultan-
eously filed at 9 a. m. on date Of open
ing, but no application will be allowed
prior thereto. A tract of 1889 acres
within unsurveyed but what may be
when surveyed, Secs. 5 and 8, T. 29
N, R. 6 E., G. and S. R. NJ, described
| by H. E. S. No. 644, listed upon the
application of Sanford Rowe of Grand
Canyon, Arizona. List 3-4650. May
26, 1927. D. K. Parrott, Acting As
sistant Commissioner of the General
Land Office. 7-15-4t
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05
GRAHAM COUNTY
MAN DIES AT 107

The oldest person in Graham county
and perhaps in the state, Carlos
Brackmontes, aged one hundred and
seven years, died at the home of his
son in the Lone Star district two
miles southeast of Stafford, on We'd
nesday, July 90. His remains were
buried the next day in the Catholic
cemetery at Solomonville after fun
eral services had been held.
The deceased was born in Sonora
Mexico, and came to the United
States at an early age. For the past
80 years he had resided in Lone Star
with his family. He leaves wife
who is 80 years old, and number OF
children and grandchildren.
Two grandchildren, twins, born on
March 2, 1927, have recently preceded
him to the grave. One boy, named
Arthur Brackmontes, died on June IA
and the other a girl, died on July 7th
Graham County Guardian.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05
NOTICE OF sHERIFFs SALE
State of Arizona, Plaintiff,

State of Arizona, Plaintiff,
VS..
Hattie v. Dunn, individually and as
Administrative of the estate of
James d. Dunn, deceased; Ruth E.
Dunn, Chas. Dudley Dunn, Nell
Morris, John Doe Morris, Mildred
Longley, John Doe Longley, John
Doe, Jane Doe, and Richard Roe,
Defendants.
Whereas, on the 21st day of July,
1927, judgment was duly rendered in
and by the Superior Court of the State
of Arizona, within and for the County
of Coconino, in the cause above en-
titled, in favor of the above named
plaintiff and against the defendants
above named, for the recovery of the
sum of $2770.00 and for foreclosure
of plaintiffs mortgage lien on the fol
lowing described real property, to-
wit:
The South Half of the Southeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the
East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter of the North
east Quarter, the North Half of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter, the East Half of the North
east Quarter of the Northwest Quar-
ter of the Southeast Quarter, the
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the
Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quar-
ter of the Southeast Quarter, the
Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the
East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of the South
east Quarter, the East Half of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and
the Northwest Quarter of the South
east Quarter of the Southeast Quar-
ter of Section %, and the South Half
Northwest Quarter, the North Half of
the Northwest Quarter of the South
west Quarter, the Southwest Quarter
Of the Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter and the Northwest
| Quarter Of the Southwest Quarter of
| the Southwest Quarter of Section "a,
in Township 20 North, of Range 8
East of the Gila and Salt River Meri-
dian, containing 100 acres, and
Whereas, a special execution and
order of sale was duly issued out Of
said Court and cause, dated the 21st
day of July, 1927 and to me as Sheriff
duly directed and delivered for exc
cution.
Now, therefore, public notice is
hereby given that on Saturday, the
10th day of August, 1927, at the hour
of 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the courthouse
door of said County of Coconino, in
| the city Of Flagstaff, will offer for
sale and sell at public auction to the
highest and best bidder for cash, all
the right, title, claim and interest Of
the above named defendants in, of and
to the above described property, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy said judgment and costs of
suit, and all accruing costs.
Dated this 21st day Of July, 1927.
j. o. PARSONS, Sheriff.
7-og-3t
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

In the Superior Court of the State of
Arizona, in and for the
County of CocOnino
Nellie M. Francis, Plaintiff,
VS..
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company,
its successors and assigns, j. J..
Donahue and Jane Doe Donahue,
wife Of J. ]. Donahue, and the un-
known heirs of j. j. Donahue and
Jane Doe Donahue, Lille B. Payne
Lille B. Payne, and the unknown
heirs of Lille B. Payne and John
Doe Payne, e. S. Wilcox and Mary
Doe Wilcox, wife of E. S. Wilcox,
and the unknown heirs of E. S. Will
cox and Mary Doe Wilcox, Lille B.
Pierce and John Doe Pierce, hus-
band Of Lille B. Pierce, and the
unknown heirs of Lille B. Pierce
and John Doe Pierce, Lulu B. Payne
and John Doe Payne, husband of
Lulu B. Payne, and the unknown
heirs of Lulu B. Payne and John
Doe Payne, Defendants.
SUMMONS NO. 2273
In the Name of the State of Ari-
zona, To Santa Fe Pacific Railroad
Company, its successors and assigns,
j. j. Donahue and Jane Doe Donahue,
wife of J. J. Donahue, and the un-
known heirs Of j. j. Donahue and Jane
Doe Donahue, Lille B. Payne and
John Doe Payne, husband of Lille B.
Payne, and the unknown heirs of Lii
lie B. Payne and John Doe Payne, E.
! S. Wilcox and Mary Doe Wilcox, wife
of E. S. Wilcox, and the unknown
heirs of E. S. Wilcox and Mary Doe
Wilcox, Lille B. Pierce and John Doe
Pierce, husband of Lille B. Pierce,
and the unknown heirs of Lille b.
Pierce and John Doe Pierce, Lulu B.
Payne and John Doe Payne, husband
of Lulu B. Payne, and the unknown
heirs of Lulu B. Payne and John Doe
| Payne, Defendants, Greeting:
| You Are Hereby Summoned and re-
quired to appear in an action brought
against you by the above named plain
/ tiff, in the Superior Court Of the State
Of Arizona, in and for the County of
] Coconino, and answer the Complaint
! therein filed with the Clerk of this
/ said Court, at Flagstaff, in said COun-
| ty, within twenty days after the serv-
| ice upon you of this Summons, if
served in this said County, or in all
other cases within thirty days there
| after. the times above mentioned be-
| ing exclusive Of the day of service,
or judgment by default will be taken
against you.
Given Gnder my hand and seal Of
| the Superior Court Of the State Of
| Arizona in and for the County of Coco
nino. this 9th day of July, A. .. 1927.
| (Seal) TOM l.. kEES, z
7-29-4t Clerk of the Superior Court
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05
GILA RIVER BRIDGE
OPENED AUGUST

Traffic was allowed to cross over
the new steel bridge, the longest of
its kind in the state, across the Gila
river just below Gillespie dam on the
Phoenix Yuma road on August l, it
was announced by w. C. Lefebvre,
state engineer.
The new bridge is approximately
2,700 feet in length and more than
one year was required to construct it.
This structure will make the Phoenix
Yuma road an all year highway.
Prior to its construction in flood sea-
son the read was closed to traffic.
The bridge will eliminate the neces-
sity for crossing over the apron of
the Gillespie dam and will do away
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

In the Superior Court of the State of
Arizona, in and for the
County of Coconino
N1lIsn NJ Es,.ax DIo.r4;ff
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

One thousand and forty-two cars Of
cantaloupes have been shipped from
Yuma territory this season The
shipping has practically come to a
close. The Salt River valley shipped
1929 this season as compared to 1,049
in 1926.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
S. Beaver st.
Mr.. Baker, missionary.
Saturdays 10 a. m.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

California has raised the automo-
bile speed limit from 35 miles an hour
to 40.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

with the tying up Of traffic over the
highway in time Of high water in the
Gila.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

Here is Michael, the new king
of all the Rumanians. The silks
year-old boy was crowned fol-
lowing the death of his grandfatll<
er, King Ferdinand, and during the
absence of his father, Prince
Carol, who prefers Paris to the
throne. While regents are "in-
terpreting the royal wishes" King
Michael continues to build sand
castles at Maima, on the Black
yea.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05
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FLAGSTAFF CHURCHES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
THE NATIVITY
!. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, j,

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
THE NATIVITY
w. Cherry and N. Beaver SITS.
Rev. FIR. E. Albuoy, pastor.
Daily mass 1880 a., m.
Sunday and holy days, mass 7:30
a. m. and 10 a. m.
Benediction 7:30 p. m.
EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
w. Elm and N. Beaver SITS.
Rev. E. L. Freeland, MA, rector.
Communion on holy days and Sun
days, 8 a. m.
Morning service Sundays Ii a. m.
Church school 9:45 a. m.
FEDERATED CHURCH
Baptist, Congregational, Lutheran,
Methodist, Presbyterian
w. Aspen and N. Sitgreaves SITS.
Rev. H. F. Softley, 3D., minister.
Sundays ii a. M, 7:30 p. M: C. E.
$50 p. m.
Church school $50 a. m.
Wednesdays 7:30 p. M; Thursdays
7:30 p. m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
w. Aspen and N. Humphrey Sts.
Rev. P. B. Ellsworth, AM, pastor.
Sundays IL a. m, p. m.
Thursdays s p. m.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
G. E. p. m.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
S. Beaver st.
Mr.. Baker, missionary.
Saturdays 10 a. m.
BAPTIST GLAD TIDINGS CHAPEL
Cottage and S. Beaver Sts.
Rev. v. A. Vanderhoof, missionary.
Sundays IL a. M, 7:30 p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
B. Y. p. U. $50 p. m.
LATTER DAY SAINTS (MORMON)
Sunday school 10 a. m. in the Emer-
son school assembly room.
MEXICAN METHODIST CHURCH
S. San Francisco st. and Dupont Ave.
Rev. John Burman, pastor
Services IL a. M, 1880 p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
MEXICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH
w. Benton st.
Rev. FIR. E. Albuoy, pastor
Mass Sunday and holy days, 8 a. m.
Benediction p. m.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

Only six cows out of 1 1000 tested in
Navajo county for tuberculosis re-
acted to the test and were disposed
of.
The Coconino sun., 1927-08-05

Great Britain gets half her meat
supply from overseas.