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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15
SURPRISE SPRUNG In DAUGHERTY CAST
Body of Doctor, Heir
to $I5O,OOO, Buried In
Pauper's GraUe, Is Home

OAKLAND, Calf, Feb. IA P.-
Fred G. Peterson, Oakland attorney,
arrived here today with the body of
DIR. George HiIlegass, former prom
inent Berkeley physician and heir
to an estate valued at $15O,OOO. The
body of DIR. HiIIegass was exhumed
from pauper's grave in Utica, N.
", recently.
Discussing reports that question
had been raised over the identity of
DIR. HiIIegaSs, Peterson said:
"'He was identified by the attend
ing physician, by his personal attOr-
ney, Christian Mccain, of PhiladeI-
phia, and by Nj. Davenport Pay,
broker and his business associate.
The question of identity was raised
back in Utica and quickly settled"
DIR. HilIegaSS will be- buried in the
HilIegass family plot in an Oakland
emetery.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15

of water. Sixty-five bodies were re-
covered but none could be identified
They were inferred in Arlington ma
tionaI cemetery, where one of the
masts of the ship now stands as a
memorial, near the amphitheatre adja-
cent to the tomb of the unknown SOL
dier. The other mast is at the naval
academy at Annapolis.
After it was raised, the hulk of the
ship was towed out to sea, beyond the
threemile limit. Her colors flying, a
bueler sounding taps, the U. S. S.
Maine, battleship, first class, 10 guns,
$3.50 tons, slowly settled while other
battleships, with Cuban gunboats
standing by, fired farewell voIley.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15
Cqnada's First Minister
To u. S. Goes to Capital
To Open New Legation

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. IA tP9.-Vin-
cent Massey, Canada's first minister
to the United States, planned to
leave tonight for Washington to
open the new Canadian legation.
1t is understood Mr.. Massey will
present his credentials to Secretary
of State Kellogg next Wednesday
and will he presented to President
Coolidge ON Friday.
The secretariaI staff is as fOllOwS:
First secretary. Laurent Beaudry.
of Quebec City, formerly of the
prime minister's secretariat; Hume
Wrong, of the University of Tor
onto; Thomas A. stone. of Chatham,
Ont, and NJ. MahOney, the present
Canadian representative at wash
ingtOn.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15
Mother of Seven Is
Sentenced to Life In
Prison; Killed Husband

GEORGETOWN, Della, Feb. IA [P.-
Mrs. Frances Spence, mother of seven
children, today was sentenced to life
Imprisonment in New Castle, county
workhouse for poisoning her husband,
Cleveland Spence, last October. Mrs.
Spence confessed placing poison in
cider, which her husband drank, and
pleaded guilty to murder in the second
degree.
Her attorney, John M Richardson, in
pleading leniency for his client, told
the court than only one bed was in the
Spence home for the nine members OF
the family.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15
OREGON BANKER,
WOMAN, CAPTIVES
In Stafford JAIL
Absconding President OF
Bank and Lady Cashier
Apprehended

EUGENE, Ore, Feb. IA (P-Tnfor
nation that Henry Berman missing
president of the State Bank at
Florence, Ore, and Harriet Weather.
son, cashier of the institution who
also is missing nave been appre..
hended at Stafford, Ariz., was re-
ceived here today from Sheriff
Frank Taylor.
A telegraphic warrant was sent
Immediately to Sheriff H. M Tate.
at Stafford. Sheriff Taylor will go
to Salem to arrange for bringing
back the pair from Arizona.
According to information received
here Bergman and MISS Weather
son left Eugene on the night o.
January 81, in. a car borrowed from
IA lumberman friend of Bergman
The car was left in Fresno, Calm,
in a garage at 10 o'clock the fol,
shape, evidently having been driven
time.
Bergman and Miss Weatherson
boarded a train for Los Angeles
from Fersno, and were reported later
to have left for Stafford, Ariz., a
small town 80 miles from the Mexl-
can border.
Bergman and Miss Weatherson dis
appeared two days after story had
been told by Miss Weatherson of
the robbery OF the Florence bank.
lone bandit had entered the bank
after closing time, had robbed the
hank of all available cash and
travellers checks and had locked her
in the vault, she said.
Detectives who investigated the
case reported later that her story Of
teing locked in the vault had been
discredited.
Henry Bergman, president of the
bank, was in Portland at the time
of the story of the robbery
| Miss Weatherson and Bergman
came to Eugene ror questioning con-
cerning the story of the robbery.
and were to have been questioned
further the following day. That
night they disappeared.
| Carl Bergman, brother of Henry
Bergman, returned travellers checks
and cash to the bank later. The
money was found, he said, when a
telephone message was received from
his brotehr telling where the cash
was hidden There was a difference
III the amount returned and the
amount said to have been missing
/ The bank was closed, and numer-
Gus discrepancies We're found in the
banks records, according to the ex.
amner who went to Florence.
i
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15

Stafford, Feb. IA RNf two
residents of Florence, Ore, wanted
i'll connection with the closing of a
bank there are in these parts, it is
news TO Graham county authorities.
The sheriffs office today disclaimed
al knowledge of the whereabouts
of Henry Bergman and Harriet
Weatherson and tonight, M. T. Stin-
son, night Waterman, said quite
candidly that the county Jail was
empty. Stinson nad never heard of
Continued on Page Eight
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-15

Copper firm; electrolytic,
spot and futures 1887. Lead
dull, spot 7.40. Bar silver
565s.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Social Activities About Town
Photo by Johnson & Peterson

Various charities informal teas, mprompu card games and Au revor pares with bit of skating to be found in between times have filled the week with activity The larger parties have been kept for next week. with perhaps the
 most important being the costume dance and supper party for which Stanley Hart will the residence of his parents Mr. and Mrs Howard Hart Hart street. The dance will take place next Saturday evening Assisting Mr. Hart will be James Chamberlain, William Maer and Valentine Hart. Of note also younger set the Junior Pomenades where
 Miss Prom Gr is the center of attraction Trinity College featured with this gayety last evening, while Yae Princeton and Williams follow close behind They all promise be the best proms ever."
 For the younger set not thus engaged few days of real cold weather made splendid skating the ponds around town The North End park roads packed with several days and evenings when rongs gathered to enjoy the sport In view of the fact that the weather until this week has been comparatively mild many put off leaving for resorts until the last minute But with February storms ahead those who delayed headed for cles More too than ever before, going abroad this season.
 Two events of early February which interesting many the Wennerberg concert at the Capitol heater on Sunday afternoon February 13, when Marie Sundeus pra donna of the Metropolitan Opera company to be the sooist With her delightful voice and charming personality the concert is sure to Another event of note takes place Tuesday evening" February S. when Rose Byran contrato of New York city will be the soloist at meeting of the Central Congregational club at the First Congregational church. Miss Byran is former resident of town and is sure to attract large following
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
PERSONALS
New York Claims Many Residents, Holidays Bring School Set Home.

Mrs. George Colt of Vance street returned yesterday from New York city.
 Howard Bruemmer of West Main street will spend next week in New York city.
 E. Morse of Haydenville, Mass, is the house guest of MT. and Mrs. William B. Montague of Hawley street.
 Mrs. John Andrews of Lincoln Road returned Friday from weeks visit in New York city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Frisbie of Russell street will leave next month on an extended trip through Cali fornia.
 Mrs. Edward Sechriest of Welles- ley Hills, Mass, is visiting her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. G. A. Caldwell pl I1dTIlSUl street.
 Luther Parker of Forest street has returned from trip to New York city.
 James Baldwin of Harding street will return tomorrow from a fish ing trip to New Hampshire.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnstone Vance of Monroe street are spending the weekend in New York city.
 Mrs. Goulding K. Wight has re- turned to her home in Montclair. N. J., after spending few days with her parents MT. and Mrs, William H. Booth of Forest street.
 NJ. and Mrs Arthur G. Kimball of Lexington street attended the EeauX Arts ball in New York city last evening as the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Monroe Hewitt.
 Miss Esther Roth. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Roth of Whiting street, left Tuesday for New Haven to enter Dr. Arnolds College of Physical Education.
 Miss Lois Kirkham, daughter of Judge John II. Kirkham and Mrs. Kirkham of Lexington street, will return next week from Wells Col lego, Aurora, N. r.. to spend a few da,s with her parents. Miss Kirk ham will have for her house guest Miss Barbara Swift, daughter of
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
CLUB EVENTS
Clubs Witness Active Week With Many 1nl- portant Meetings.

The annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Britain Boys club will be held Monday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock at the club house.
 Wednesday evening. Miss Margar- ct Stack of Hartford will address a gathering of nurses at the Nurses home on What it Means to be a Member of the Graduate Nurse Association" Her talk will be fol- lowed by entertainment at which 'The Jesters," will be the per formers.
 Mrs. John H. Kirkham of Lexing- ton street gave an interesting report yesterday afternoon before a meet ing of the Home Missionary Society of the South Congregational church. Her subject was 'The Land of Sad dle Bags" and she gave intimate glimpses into the lives of the noun tain people of Virginia and Ken lucky.
 The second meeting of the season of the Commonwealth club was held in the Center church chapel We'd nesday evening. The speaker of the evening was Miss Ada Ward. She spoke in New Britain several years ago. Her subject was Faces in the Crowd" and her lecture dealt with the ever-fascinating study of Our selves and the Other Folks" It was an evening of thorough enjoy ment full of quaint philosophy, bril- liant humor and wholesome truths.
 
 Mrs. Clarence F. Bennett gave an interesting lecture in her course on Current Events Wednesday evening at the Y. W. c. A. Included in the program were the following sub Jects; Reviewing of The Whispering Gallery" by an Diplomat, Ethel
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

Barrymore in "The Constant Wife" "The tapestries of Elihu Yale" "Tho Mexican-Nicaraguan situation"
 The Progressive Reading Circle of Berlin met at the home of Mrs. E. w. Mildrum Tuesday evening.
 The Esther Stanley chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- ton, will hold a meeting Friday af- ternoon at o'clock, February 4, in the rooms of the First church chapel. George II. Dyson will give an illustrated lecture on Egyptian Scarabs: Their Relation to Litera- ture. Science and Art" Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell, Mrs. Charles J. Park CT, Mrs. Stanley T. Goss and Mrs. William T. Parker will be the host esses.
 Civic Day was observed at the meeting of the Woman's club. Tues day afternoon. when James G. Mac
 
 cent European Developments" MT. Macdonald who is chairman of the executive board of the Foreign Pol icy association. gave a very interest ing account of recent developmen+s abroad.
 The meeting was held in the St. Marks Parish rooms.
 Tea was served after the meeting with Mrs. Marcus White and Mrs. Louis Eeynal presiding at the tea table. The members of the social committee assisted with the serving.
 The Woman's club of Maple Hill met "Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nelson F. Mann on Robbins avenue. Miss Emily Louise Plumley of Stamford. president of the State Federation of Woman's clubs, was the guest of honor and speaker. Miss Plumley outlined the work which the state federation is carrying on. Among the guests present were Mrs. J. C. Loomis. president of the New Britain Wo- mans club; Mrs. A. c. Wurtz, vice. president of the Hartford Womans club; Mrs. George H. Stoughton, past president of the State Fedora tion of Woman's clubs: and -Irs. David H. Judd, president of the Hearthstone club of Hartford.
 Miss Airline Root gave a program
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
GATHERINGS
M any Bridge Parties, Dinners and Teas Make a Festive Week.

Mrs. Parker .Abbe entertained at luncheon followed by bridge at her home on Steele street Friday.
 Mrs. Victor Poindexter of West Hartford, entertained a few friends at luncheon at her home Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry G. Schauffler gave a dinner party at their home On Lincoln Road Monday evening.
 Among the interesting parties to occur next week is the costume dance which will take place on Sat urday evening, February 5th, at the home of Stanley Hart on Hart street. Invitation have been issued to thirty people. The hosts are to be Valentine Hart, William Maier, James Chamberlain and Stanley Hart.
 Mrs. Sturman Dyson gave a small bridge party at her home on Trun- bull street Wednesday evening. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Will liam Clawson of Staten Island, N. r.. and MT. Scott of Hartford.
 Mrs. Walter W. Leland entertain ed two tables Of bridge at her home on Hart street Monday afternoon. The prizes were awarded to .lrs. Ernset H. Humphrey and Mrs. George ". Bodley.
 Mrs. Frederick Macomber gave a luncheon followed by bridge at her home on Hamilton street Wednesday afternoon. The prize was awarded to Mrs. Luther Williams.
 Miss Gertrude Hine opened her home on Hillside Place Wednesday evening to a meeting of the officers and directors of the New Britain Musical club.
 The third annual banquet of Clan Douglas, Order of Scottish Clans, in observance of the Lirth of the poet Robert Burns will be held this evening in the '. W. C. A. hall. Dinner will be followed by a program of Burns songs
 The program will include Burns
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

urday. February F, at 1 o'clock. Miss Florence Snow, general secre- tary of the alumnae association. and Miss Mabelle B. Blake, direc- tor of the personnel department. will be guests of the club.
 Mrs. Elwood Johnson Of Trumb bull street and Mrs. Harold Peck of Lin- coin street, have sent out cards for 8 bridge tea to be given at the Manor Inn. Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Theodore c. Wallen of Rob- bins avenue, Maple Hill, entertain cd her bridge club Thursday eve ming.
 The Girls club of the Connecticut Light and Power Co.,. held card party and social Thursday evening at the local office of the corporation. Miss Hazel Harris was chairman of the committee in charge. The win ncrs were: Pinochle. Mrs. Raymond Pearson; bridge. Vincent R. kier- nan; whist, A. L. Farrar. Luncheon was served and dancing enjoyed.
 
 The members of the T. s. S. club were entertained Thursday evening ct the home of Mrs. William John son of West Hartford.
 
 The Junior Hadassah will give a dance on Washington birthday. February 22, in the ballroom of the Hotel Burritt. Si Yaffe will furnish the music. Among those on the committee in charge are Miss Sadye Goldsmith, Miss Lillian Putterman, Miss Esther Abrahamson, Miss Mae Caslowitz. Miss Bessie Koplowitz and Miss Sally Croll.
 Miss Signe Peterson entertained two tables of bridge Monday eve ming at her home on Commonwealth avenue. The prizes were awarded 10 Mrs. Frank D. Kenefeck and Miss Beatrice McConn.
 Mrs. Ellis J. Bardsley Of West End avenue entertained at bridge yesterday afternoon in honor of her sister, Miss Leonie Grove of Grove Hill, who Is leaving Tuesday to study at the New York School of Interior Decorating. There were four tables of auction. The prizes were won by Miss Beatrice Reynal, Miss Mona Martin, Mrs. Harold Peck and Mrs. Kenneth Relyea of Berlin. Mrs. Donald Gaffney and Miss Miriam Mouat presided at the attractive tea table. Mrs. Burton EIildebrandt and Mrs. Herbert Dywer of Plainville assisted with the serving.
 The Alpha chapter of the Delta Xxi fraternity held its annual com mencement dance last evening in the Elks' ballroom.
 The Maple Hill Bridge club will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Nelson E. Mann on Robbins avenue.
 Miss Mollie Light entertained three tables of bridge at her home Wednesday evening. Miss May Cas- lowitz was awarded the prize.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
To Be Whipped as We'll
 As Sentenced to Prison

Toronto. Ont, Jan. 19 P-The addition of 20 lashes to a sentence of 15 years imprisonment in the lower court was allowed by the sec ond divisional court today when tho attorney general of Ontario appealed against the leniency of the first sem tence.
 Ten lashes are to be given Frank De Young, Richard Darling and Walter Liddiard, who were convict cd of criminal assault, within six months of the issue of judgment and the remaining ten lashes applied with IS months.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

Talmadge Swift of Cedar street. Mir. Swift is spending the winter in Greenwich.
 Miss Jane Campbell Carroll of Utica, New York, is the guest of Mrs. L. H. Dube of Stanley street.
 Miss Kate Stanley Of Franklin Square, has returned from New York city.
 Mrs. Walter P. Crabtree and daughter. Miss Priscilla Crabtree, of Lincoln street, were in New York city the first part of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mortimer Stanley of Short Beach were in town this week.
 Mrs. William Clawson of Staten Island. New York, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Sturman Dyson of Trumbull street.
 Miss Ella May Ivey of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Miss Catherine Elizabeth Perry of Ashville, Tennes- see, are the weekend guests of Mrs. Ernest N. Humphrey of Lincoln street, and Mrs. Burton Hildebrandt. Miss Ivey and Miss Perry were class mates of Mrs. Hildebrandt at Mar tha Washington college.
 Mir. and Mrs William l.. Hatch of West Main street and Mir. and Mrs. Ernest W. Pelton of Forest street will sail Thursday for a three months trip abroad.
 Donald Parker, a student at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. New York. is spending the weekend with his par ents MT. and Mrs. William E. Park CT of Curtis street.
 Miss Mary Whittlesey of West Main street attended the Daughters of Founders of America luncheon held in Elizabeth. New Jersey. on Tuesday.
 Miss Frances Whittlesey spent a few days in New York city this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bennett H. Hubbard of Vine street are spending the weekend in New York city.
 
 Miss Marjorie Baldwin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carlisle Baldwin of Forest street. returned Thursday from New York She has been the guest of Mrs. Seymour Jackson the past ten days.
 Mrs. Kenneth Relyea of Worth ington Ridge. Berlin. will leave Monday to spend a few days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Budds
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Photo by Johnson q Ps.srso.

of songs. Mrs. William H. Allen and Mrs. w. A. Kinner assisted Mrs. Mann as hostesses.
 Preceding the meeting was Plumley was entertained at luncheon by the executive committee at the home of Mrs. E. B. Proudman. president of the club.
 Miss Mae Sliney Of 121 Winter street entertained the members of her club last evening at her homo. ed by cards. the first prize being awarded to Miss Mae Schmidt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
LEADS TENNIS PLAYERS
Ruth Bailey. Aged 17 Years, Is Youngest Person To Be Ranked Among tho Leaders.

Youngest ever ranked as leading woman player of the Missouri Val ley Tennis association is IT year old Ruth Bailey of Webster Groves. Mo-, St. Louis suburb. Her ten- his experience dates from five years ago, and she attributes much of her success to having played with men and boys who could defeat her. At If she won the St. Louis high school championship. and last year she was Missouri woman champion and forced Mrs. Charlotte Hosner Chapin, ninth ranking player in 1925, to three sets to eliminate her in the Missouri Valley tournament.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

Mrs. Kenneth Relyea of Worth ington Ridge. Berlin. will leave Monday to spend few days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Budde
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
WEDDINGS
Wane in Marriage Cere- monies as the Season Progresses.

Miss Lila Hazel Eliason, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew H. Eliason of 49 Winthrop street, and Charles r. Swanson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles w. Swanson of Al Park Terrace, were married We'd nesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Reverend c. J. Nahlstrom, assistant pastor of the Swedish Bethany church, performed the ceremony. Miss Marjorie E. Foiren of kensing-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

ton was the maid of honor and Henry N. Swanson, brother of the groom. was best man. A reception for members Of the imm ediate families followed the ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Swanson will make their home in Detroit. Michigan.
 Mir. and Mrs. James J. Coyle of Seneca street, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Mary. to Daniel E. Carney of Meriden. The wedding will take place In Feb ruary.
 The wedding of William Murray and Miss Mildred Ruth Cans, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Edward NJ. Cans of West roth street, New York city, will take place February 6, at the Commodore hotel.
 Miss Katherine c. Farrar, daugh- ter of Mir. E. W. Farrar of Tom linson avenue. Plainville, will be married to Floyd B. Stillman. son of Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Stillman of New Britain avenue. February '. at o'clock in the afternoon at the Baptist church. Reverend Alexis D. Kendrick. D. D., pastor of the church, will perform the ceremony.
 Cards have been received in town announcing the engagement of Or lando Barr Swift, son of Talmadge Swift of Cedar street. to Miss Janice Lois Bearce of Lowell, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Glayes of Lin coin court have announced the en- gagement of their daughter, Mabel Gertrude. to Juddie L. Landgren of Maple street. The wedding will take place February Is.
 . The engagement of Miss Kathryn Andres to Edward L. Root of South ington, was announced at bridge party last Friday evening at the Andres residence on Warlock street. Miss Andres is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. B. Andres and Is graduate of Pratt Institute, Brook lyn, New York.
 The wedding of Miss Catherine Thomas of 140 Rhodes street and Henry E. Gowdy of Carmel street, New Haven, took place Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock at the rectory of the church of St. John the Evangelist. Reverend Thomas J. Laden, pastor, officiated. A small reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride.
 Mrs. Henry Clark of New Haven, a sister of the groom. was matron of honor and Henry H. Thomas, a brother of the bride, was best man.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick D. Hahn of 6l9 Westminster avenue, Eliza beth, New Jersey, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Betty Elaine Hahn, to William R. Graf, son of Mrs. Louise Giraffe of s36 Westminster avenue, Eliza beth.
 Miss Hahn Is the granddaughter Of Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Hahn of IS Ham, ilton street, this city. and is we'll known here. having visited her rela- tives in New Britain several times recently.
 A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered Miss Olga Taluch last eve- ming at the home of Miss Kath- crime Sincko of S96 South Main street. The home was prettily deco rated in a color scheme of pink and yellow. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Katherine Sine ko. Miss . Anne Fisher and Miss Mary Wolek.
 Games were played and mock marriage was performed with Miss Mary krawitz as the clergyman: Miss Nell Sartinsky, the bride: Jule Fisher, the groom, and Mary and Katherine Kareleyda as the brides maids.
 Refreshments were served.
 Miss Taluch was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. She will be- come the bride of Louis MishinsN on February 2 at the Ukrainian church.
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