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New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
Succumbs To Injuries
Sustained in Accident

Milford. Conn, Aug. 1 R>-Mrs.
Sarah Oxley Of Watertown. who was
injured July II. in an automobile
accident, died at the Milford hos
pital today. Mrs. Oxley was riding
In an automobile operated by Will
liam Johnston, a neighbor, when the
car was in collision in Woodmont
with one operated by Miss Clara L..
Bristol of Milford. Both Johnston
and Miss Bristol were arrested on
a charge of reckless driving and
their cases continued pending de-
velopments in Mrs. Oxley's condi-
ton.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
ARM AND HAND FROZEN

Hinsdale. Mass, Aug. 1 PHTo
have his left arm and hand frozen
on one Of the hottest days of the
year was the unusual experience of
T. A. Frissell OF this town, made
known yesterday. The young mans
limbs were frozen while he was
working In his fathers ammonia re-
frigeration plant Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
SUES THEATER
| after falling
CosgroVe Alleges Negligence in
Trap Door Arrangement

As the result Of an alleged fall
through trap door in z closet al
the Palace theater on August I,
1925, suit for $1,000 damages has
been brought by Michael J. Cos
grove, member OF the New Bri-
tain police department. against the
Palace theater and Michael S. Con-
taras, Charles s. Contaras and
James D. Gardiner The City OF
New Britain, which paid compensa-
ton to Cosgrove. seeks damages OF
1851, claiming reimbursement for
the expenses. John H. Kirkham is
cousel for the plaintiffs and the
writ is returnable In the city court
the first Monday OF September.
Constable Fred Wrinkle served the
papers.
Cosgrove was the police officer
on duty at the theater, according To
the writ, and he was sent there at
the request Of the defendants. He
was accustomed to place his coat
and hat in closet in the confec-
tionery store adjoining the theater
defendants, and with their know
ledge.
On August 4, as he was about to
place his coat and hat in the closet
he fell, through an open trap door
in the closet floor, according to his
complaint. He claims he did not
know OF the dangerous condition
which existed and that the defend.
ants were negligent in permitting
the trap door to be left open, with
out taking proper precaution,
against accidents. They failed to In
form Cosgrove of the condition. he
states.
The plaintiff was bruised and
strained as a result OF the fall, he
says, suffering injuries to his ribs
and other hurts. He was forced to
expend $45 for medical and hospital
attention and he was out Of work
for five weeks.
The City Of New Britain sets
forth that, on account OF its obbli-
cations under the Workmen's Com
pensation law, 1T has paid the sum
Of s216 to Cosgrove, in addition to
expanding s45 for medical attention.
The city claims the said sums from
the defendants to reimburse it for
the expenses.
Suit for $500 has been brought
against Carl L. Warren of this city
by the Underwriters Finance Cor
poration of Hartford, through Ken.
dali NJ. Pierce. The writ Is return
able in the court Of common pleas
the first Tuesday of September and
Constable Wrinkle performed service
The plaintiff claims that the de-
PENDANT has failed to pay an install
ment on a note, due July 2. and as
result Of failing to pay that in.
stallment, all other installments
become due Immediately, together
with interest and attorneys fees.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
REPORT OF THOMPSON
MURDER Is SC0FFED
Relatives and Close Friends Of
Chicago Mayor Showing
No Concern.

Chicago. Aug. R-If Mayor
William Hale Thompson, of Chicago,
has been assassinated. as an I'M
named radio station broadcast last
night, his close relatives and poll
tical associates are without knowl-
edge of it.
Although hundreds of Chicagoans
we're excited by the report that
came through their loud speakers
last night those nearest the mayor
personally showed no alarm and
received the report with only casual
interest.
The mayor. they explained. Is en-
route home aboard his yacht from
nothern Michigan and Wisconsin
points after attending the governors
conference at Mackinac Island last
week. The yacht was due here to-
day.
Efforts to communicate with the
yacht last night were without sue
cess.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
Have You Piles
Then You Have Something to Lean

Then You Have Something to Learn
Thousands who have piles have not
learned that quick and permanent relief
can only be accomplished with internal
medicine. Neither cutting nor any mount
of treatment with ointments and sup
positories will remove the cause.
Bad circulation causes piles. There Is
stagnation of blood circulation In the
lower bowel and weakening Of the
parts. Dr. J. s. Leonhardt found the
remedy and called his prescription HEM
ROID. DR.. Leonhardt tried it In hum
dreds of cases with a marvellous record
of success, such wonderful record tlnat
HEM-ROID is now sold by druggists
everywhere under rigid money back
guarantee.
Don't waste any moro time with out-
side applications. Get a package of HEM
Ro1D from the Fair Dept. Store today.
1t has given quick and lasting relief to
thousands and must do the same for you
or money back.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
DOLORES COSTELLO, CAPITOL.

The photoplay attraction at the
Capitol for today. Tuesday and
Wednesday offers great drama in
the presentation of "A Million Bid
Charming Dolores Costello is the
leading star in this production and
she is ably assisted by Malcolm
McGreggor and Warner GLAND.
other films include Jimmy Doc
ley comedy, Aesops Fables, the
Capitol News and colored flm'
isle of June
w. S. Jeffs is at the organ and
offers a splendid musical score as
well as a very popular organlogue.
On Thursday two features will be
offered. One will present tale OF
the big tops, "Spangles," with Mar
ion Nixon and Pat O'Malley, while
its companion will offer an all star
cast in Slaves of Beauty The
Galatians and the Murphys" will be
here beginning next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

Miss Gertrude Fossett, athletic d.
rector at the local 7. W. c. A. has
announced the summer schedule
which will be in effect for month
of August, as follows:
Monday: Swimming classes, to
8 o'clock. Miss katherine Tormay,
instructor.
Tuesday: Plunges, s to . o'clock.
Miss Julia Pilkonis, instructor.
Thursday: Plunges, 8 to . o'clock.
Miss Esther Westman. instructor.
No other activities are scheduled
for the week at the Y. W. C. A..
other departments having closed for
the summer.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
amounted to more than $4,000.

Terryville - Eugene Laskowski,
40, and Otto Killian, IA, both of
Bristol are drowned in Old Marsh
pond when Killian leaps from a
boat to rescue Laskowski who had
dived into the water from the boat
to seize a fishing pole.
Hartford - Governor Trumbull
returns to his home in Plainville
after having been in Michigan for
more than a week attending the
annual governors conference.
Hartford - Resolutions pledging
support and sympathy to Sacco and
Vanzetti in their hunger strike and
demanding that Governor Fuller
conduct a public investigation of the
case are adopted at state labor field
day.
Hartford James W. Mackin-
tosh, Al. escapes from st. Francis
hospital where he had been a pa
tient for several weeks and is later
found dead from exhaustion a few
hundred feet from the hospital
grounds.
Hartford 49, Fire originating In an
automobile truck in the Connecticut
Beef company garage, causes a loss
estimated at $4,000
Greenwich - Miss Aura Belle Lee,
direct descendant of General Robert
E. Lee, died.
Stamford - Fire believed to have
been OF incendiary origin, destroys
the plant of the Varuna Spring
Water company with a loss estimat-
ed at $4,000.
Waterbury Bert Acosta, pilot
CT Byrds transatlantic plane is
guest of honor at flying meet at
Bethany field with which he was
formerly connected
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
New Haven Postal Clerk
To Face Court Aug. %

Bridgeport, Aug. l P,-Upon the
request of the accused's counsel. L..
s. Commissioner Hugh ]. Lavery of
this city today continued until Aug
ust IS the case of John Fitzgerald.
New Haven postal clerk, arrested on
July 16 in connection with the dis
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
Synthetic Gasoline for
II. s. Now Is RepOrted

Berlin, Aug. 1.-(UP)-Reports
that Walter C. Teagle, president of
the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey, was considering marketing
synthetic gasoline in the United
States circulated here today.
It was reported Teagle was nego-
tiating with the German dye stuffs
trust for establishment of a selling
organization to distribute and to
produce the synthetic gasoline in tie
United States.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
when their plane caught fire.

when their plane caught fire.
Zabriskie was believed to have
fallen from the machine when he
crawled out on the wing to put out
the fire with an extinguisher. Rose
jumped from the flaming craft when
it was 200 feet from the ground. Ex-
perts said lives of both would have
been saved If they had had para
chutes.
The plane, owned by Zabriskie
was a new machine.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
ACCIDENT KILLS BROTHER

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 1.-UP)-
Fred Gildea received rifle as a
present on his 18th birthday. While
carrying his treasured gift upstairs
to his bedroom, the gun was acct
dentally discharged, killing Fred's
nine-year- brother, John.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

appearance Of money from letters in
the New Haven post -sffice. The case
was scheduled for hearing before
Commissioner Lavery today.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
Aspirin Cargle
in Sore Throat
or Tonsilihs

Prepare a harmless and effective
gargle by dissolving two "Bayer
Tablets of Aspirin in four table
spoonfuls of water. Gargle throat
thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if
necessary.
Be sure you use only the genuine
Bayer Aspirin, marked with the
Bayer Cross, which can be had in
tin boxes Of twelve tablets for few
cents.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
FL ASHES OF LIFE: HUSBAND THROWS
EGGS so WIFE CALLS UPON POLICE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Yonkers, N. Y.-For fifteen years,
Mrs John Burke declares she prac-
ticed lodging crockery and the
smaller articles Of household furni-
ture. becoming in a modest way
adept at side stepping. But when
John added a dozen eggs to his daily
barrage she considered 1t too raw
and appealed to law.
Hollywood. Calif.-supplementing
similar action by 1T least one i'm
portant branch of the vaudeville in
dustry, the association Of motion
Picture Producers. Inc, has barred
profanity, ridicule of clergy and
sneers at the federal constitution
from future films.
st. Louis-The Lone Eagle has a
new rating. A Chotaw Indian Of
Oklahoma offers Lindbersh the
name Tohtionssi Chitoaka C"Great-
est White Eagle'D and added the
hope that the colonel soon will
build nest in high tree with lots of
little eagles"
Waterville, Me.-Any hope Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hachey held for a
family football team was set back
by the eleventh visit of the stork-
unless the new daughter develops
into good end or tackle.
Avalon, santa Catalina Island
Many an aspiring fisherman will
take up golf when he learns that r.
C. Grey, brother OF Zane Grey,
novelist, has hung a new record here
with a fish weighing 5ssia pounds.
1t was 5roadbill swordfish, top
ping the best previous by 6h
pounds.
Madrid - The feminist invasion
of masculine professions has been
suddenly turned toward pharmacy
During the last year $50 women re.
ceived licenses to operate drugstores
in Madrid alone.
Quebec Wales and his brother
are holding secret the score and
the details OF a special two-some
played Saturday but the gallery at
the first tee reports both tee shots
we'll into the rough and considerable
"spading" before the fairway wa.
regained.
The two prices attended Sabbath
services bareheaded.
Sterling, Mass.-American amuse.
ments are destructive of ideals, as.
serts Bishop William F. Anderson
Methodist, hitting prize nghting in
particular and the recent Dempsey.
Sharkey match as a specific instance
New York 49, The famous old Bos-
ton oPst road near Darien, Conn.
probably will be crowded with treas.
ure hunters this week, making auto
traffic more than usually difficult
Local papers carry an advertisement
offering $4,000 reward for recovery
of a 100000 pearl necklace which /.
asserted to have beep tossed away
by a frightened thief in that vicin.
ity.
Chicago - Hospitals, asylums ant
farms will replace jails eventually
the late Eugene Debs predicted in 6
posthumous book just issued by the
Socialist party.
Groton Max Marston Of Phila-
delphia, former national amateur
golf champion, defeats William Ian.
man of Columbus, O., Yale star, one
up in finals to take a second leg or
the Shenecossett trophy.
Middletown - A number OF let.
tiers in the pockets Of the clothing
on the badly decomposed body of 8
man discovered last week In Chester
offer only tangible clue which might
lead to his identity.
Middletown - Holding up 50 mer
in a poolroom, fixe armed masked
bandits make their escape with
money and jewelry said to have
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

Middletown - Holding up 50 men
in a poolroom, fixe armed masked
bandits make their escape with
money and jewelry said to have
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

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New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

Middletown - A number Of let
tiers in the pockets Of the clothing
on the badly decomposed body of
man discovered last week In Chester
offer only tangible clue which might
lead to his identity.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

st. Louis-The Lone Eagle has q
new rating. A Chotaw Indian of
Oklahoma offers Lindbergh the
name Tohtionssi Chitoaka ("Great-
est White Eagle") and added the
hope that the colonel soon will
build nest In high tree with lots of
little eagles"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-01

Waterville, Me.-Any hope OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hachey held for
family football team was set back
by the eleventh visit Of the stork-
unless the new daughter develops
into good end or tackle.
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
CIRCUS TOMORROW
Cbristy Bros. Will Stage Parade and
 Two Shows

Boys and girls of Putnam. or at 1-asf many of them. will te up bright and e#riV tomorrow morning It is Heus day. and Christy Bros are to rat on a big street parade and iwa shows
 The show has been in Putnam be- fore and k favorably remembered Animals from all parts ot thg world havt been gathered together for this large exhibition. and many of them de wonderful stunts denotiHg almost hu- man intelligence.
 The big top will he set up on the cfrfus grounds just of Grove street aad the canvas city will be function. ur at an carly hour that everything may be ready for the big street par ade at II o'clock. From this time on there will be something to entertain ai the circus grounds until thg tents arc again pulled down. the wagons re turned to the train. and the big show departs for it's next stop
 l. Is another Christy Bros. show good the last time Il paid Putnam q visit. bigger and better now. offering many new and unusual features.
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05

Losing a great quantity ot blood when his arm was torn out from the shoulder while at his work in the Quinebaug mill. Danielson, last Fri- day, Amadee Breault of Brooklyn, the father of seven small children. all under working age, died al the Day kimbsll Hospital al six o'clock Friday evening from his injuries.
 Brcaalt, 4 is said. was cleaning | picker when f was in me'ton, an ael thal is against the rules because dangerous His right hand caught in tho picker. His nrm was drawn into the heavy piece of machinery and terribly tom. bruised. and manglcd. The large muscles just below the shoulders were literally torn apart.
 Au effort was made to get doc. tor bat the accident happened at 6 time when the Danielson hysieians were aut making calls and it was some time before a doctor could be reaeh= ed.
 Two doctors arrived at about the same dme. In the meantime the ambulance from Putnam had been summoned.
 Upon the arrival of the ambulance Breault was placed in t but his con
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
PUTNAM MAY SOON HAVE ARACE TRACK Horsemen Interested In Light Harness Contests Meet and
 Appoint Committee
  To Report Possible Sites and Costs
 At Next Gathering

Considerable interest was shown at @ meeting ef hersemen at the Putnam Inn, Monday evening + plans now under consideration are carried through. Putnam will have q race track and see light harness racing re vived in this city after a lapse of many years. or since the closing af the old Putnam fair grounds, at the height of its activity. one of the best half-mile tracks in the state.
 With a decided revival of interest in light harness races and with Put nam adyantageously situated. those in- terested in trotting and pacing events believe the time is propiti0us for re- vlylug the sport in this city.
 While no permanent organization has as yet been formed. enough inter- est has been evidenced to denote that if once put in motion such a project will find substantial backing.
 Al Monday nights meeting H. (. Bradford acted as chairman The dis cussi0H was informal. but 1t was evi- dent that interest in the proposition Is not wanting and that horsemen are in earnest over their desire to see a good track built in Putnam. Before the meeting adjourned the following were appointed property and track committee To investigate possible sites the building of a track. and Co report to q meeting Co be called by the chair. man Dr. Frederick r. Baldwin. AL phonse Dumas. Arthur C. Botham Frank Nitman. and E C Rogers.
 While the venture is only in an embryo state the enthusiasm has reached such q pitch that some ei these interested can already picture Putnam with a fine track and with q recognized membership in fhe Short shin circuit With such a spirit be. hnd the proposition # would seem that it will be successfully carried out
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
HAS COUNCIL ANY POWER
 ASKS ALDERMAN DUBOIS

Engineer Perry asked the council Co be informed whether CT not he Was within his rights in furnishing the lines and grades. He said he stated, when be gaAe them that theg Were not given for the purpose 3f putting in a sidewalk He said that if he did not give them. some other engineer would be employed and would furnish Che desired information.
 Alderman Dubois asked if Che street has been iatd out and secepted. He was informed that | hat He voiced the opinion that if that ssas the case the established lines and grades were public property and anyone had n right tu ascertain what they were.
 House Over Sewer
 The city engineer then asked Alder man Richard to tell about the Nor rarty case. This situation arose on Arch street east of the railroad bridge where t was said. E. F.. Morrarty bought a building which he was ta make into a house. He wanted to rr- move it 10 a position over the sewer and this permission was refused by the highway committee. Morrarty then went to the corporation coun- sel and was told he had the right to remove the building and he did so and the city's sewer main runs be- meath his house.
 What Power Council?
 l. Was at about this time that AL derman Dubois asked if the common council had any power or authority He said that t seems that the coun. cil can refuse a permit and all the citizens refused has to do is to go ta some lawyer and he tells him to "r5 ahead and build"
 The aldermen waXed a bit warn and thought the council should find aut whether it had any power or whe thef the corporation counsel had the power over these matters. We are a laughing stock in such matters he said
 Some member suggested Q test ease as the only means to find out what power the council has. Another mem. hdf asked fl. iH the event of a test case. the corporation counsel would be for Enc man who buAt the house or for the city When another re quest for a permit came up Alderman puH1is said Why ask the council
 Continued on Page Fourl
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
SHOWER FOR MISS BONE

On Wednesday evening Miss Doro. thy Bone was gwen q preserve show CT at tbe summer cottage of Mrs. K. w. Mullan. Webster Lake Hotel. in honor of her marriage Saturday August 9th. The shower was a rather unusual one, each guest presenting Miss Bone with a jar of choice pre- serve During the evening Mrs. Mullan served e delightful lunch. after which the guests were invited to the Webster Lake Hotel where music and dancing were enjoyed There were eighteen girls present.
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
Orders As to Permits Are Be. ing Disobeyed On Advice
 Of Lawyers
Citizen Builds Sidewalk
 Builds House Over Sewer

Alderman Dubois harped upon the apparent lack of power and authority of the common council in certain mat tefs. and by inference suggested that the corporation counsel had more authority than the executive body the fire chief called attention to fire hazards, also asked the common eoun- ciE ia affirm his reorganization uf the personnel Of Hose Company No I, and matters pertaining Co two im- rortant gasoline filling stations were inc outstanding features at the regu- lar meeting of the council. Tuesday evening.
 The apparent lack of power on the part of the common council to con trol certain activities by citizens came 10 the attention of the aldermen and was singled out for attack by the Democratic alderman from ward tw9 on several occasions when. at the re- quest of the City Engineer George W Perry. Alderman-at-Large Char les Richard. chairman of the high way department. related two recent incidents where the orders of the high way committee have been disregard ed.
 Builds Without Permit
 Joseph Miller. Chapman street wish- ed to build a sidewalk in front of his home and made the usual request to the city. The situation was examined by members of the highway commit tee and 1t was decided that nothing would be done on Chapman street at present A Alderman Richard expressed f. "We looked over the situation and thought we wouldn't do anything this year.
 Notwithstandng the decision ol the highway committee Miller got the lines and grades of the stree, from the cjty engineer and hired q contractor to do the work and the sidewalk was put in. Other contract ors did not take kindly to the procs dure and called upon members of the committee to find out why fheg were refused the right to do the work and another contractor got Che job and did it.
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
GOLDEN WEDDING
Thompson Couple Married In Sweden Fifty Years Ago
 Hale and Hearty

Mir and Mrs Charles Adams ob- served thcr golden wedding amlvrr ,arv at thoir home iH East Thompson. Thut>dav The couple has lived iH Thompson since coming ta thls eauBtrs from Sweden thirty five years aye Six children were born Go them five of whom. three daughters and twa sons. are living. and were present a large family dinner served lazl evening"
 Mir and Mrs. Adams have a iarg, circle ef acquaintance and friend. and many called during the day (. express their congratulations and bes wishes They also received many pre- senfs and floral tributes
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
Room For Many More

Room For Many More
 Tp ta date the number of entrants has been comparatively few certain lv SO in view 0f the handsome prize list. While the announcement of the campaign has attracted tho attention of thousands of people in this section but few have made up their minds Co enter as yet However, thc eam- paign is just in it's infancy just getting started. and 1t :s expected that there will be a lot more entries within the next few days.
 If you are thinking of entering NOW is the time te dc so while yot still have time to win the first gfans prize. the Buick. Don't wait tn seq what the sather fellow is going G do. Get in NOW at the start and hl a lap ahead when Che "other fellow. makes ID his mind tn enter the race Gel in AT ONCE and get Che ful advantage of the big Point period.
 To enter. turn to the eampaigl pape ad iu this issue, cut out. iill iu and bring or send fhe Entry hiaui thereon Co The PATRIOT office
Putnam patriot., 1927-08-05
LEAVE FOR CAMP

The Putnam Headquarters Com puny will leave in motor trucks, Sun day. for Camp Trumbull, Mantle. ta dc two weeks camp duty Captain John ] MeGarry was ID from camp. Thursday. making necessary arrange ments and Investigating conditions at the armory.