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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-01

Making mountains out of mole
hills ought to be good business for
the real estate operators.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-01

Most of us arrive at conclusion
via a train of thought.
Sympathy is always comforting,
but don't let it influence you to be
the under dog.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-01
Imps OF John Barleycom
Seen Jiggin' In Jersey Cider

The longest suspension bridge in
the world is the Camden-PhiIadel
phia, 1850 feet.
About one-third of the wells drill
ed for oil turn out to be dry.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-11-01
PROSPERITY

PROSPERITY
Secretary of Labor Davis is right
when he says American prosperity
rests upon the twin rocks of high
wages and great mechanical de-
yelopment. The invention of
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
CITY COURT CALENDAR

cases were assigned by Judge Wll- liam C. Hungerford ill city court this afternoon as follows:
 Joseph II. Yonan vs. Joseph Per rotta, February 10 at 10 q. m. Rach- lin for plaintiff, Levitt for defend ant. Alex Bentz ct al vs. Antonio Bialkoski ct al, February 10 at 10 q. m. Monkiewicz for plaintiff, Woods for defendant. Mrs. Margaret Glacken vs. Otto Curko, February 10 at 10 q. m. Levitt for plaintiff, Dunn for defendant Rackliffe Bros Co.,, Inc, vs. Teofil Gajda, February 10 at 10 a. m. Rachlin for plaintiff, Ginsburg for defendant. Katarzyna Grzyb vs. Maggie Grabowski Febru- ary II at 2 p. III. Traceski for plain tiff, Sexton for defendant Wladys- law Kosakowski vs. Wlaydslaw Ia jmajer. February II at p. m Traceski for plaintiff, Monkiewicz for defendant. Henry E. Leppert vs. Goodwin Finck, February 14 at 2:30 p. m. kirkham. Cooper. Hunger ford and Camp for plaintiff, Harry K. Cooper for defendant. Charles Brown vs. Joseph Mischlman, Febru- ary 15 Ut 10 a. m. Roche x Cabelus for plaintiff. Woods for defendant. Ralph Gedenberg vs. Jacob Schwab. February Is at 2 ?. m. Woods for plaintiff, Hungerford & Sake for de- fendant. Security Finance Co. vs. Fred A. Monsees, February IS at 10 a. m. Kirkham, Cooper, Hunger ford and Camp for plaintiff, T. F. McDonough for defendant. Andrew Sokoloski vs. Mike Orlinski. Febru- ary 16 at 10 a. m. Greenstein for plaintiff. Monkiewicz for defendant. Daniel J. Hayes vs. J. J. Donahue. February IS at p. m. c. r. Calf ney for plaintiff, Traceski for de- fendant.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Michael COttef.

Michael Cotter. 50 years old, a resident of this city for the past S5 years, and a polisher in the employ of the Underwood Typewriting Co.,, in Hartford for 20 years previous to a retirement year ago. died sudden ly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Moore. of 2l Roberts street. yesterday.
 He had been about in apparent good health Saturday night and showed no signs of illness until about 5 o'clock yesterday morning when the family called for a physician. The doctor left him at about $ o'clock, and after a short absence from the bedside the family returned to find him dead.
 Born in Ireland. he came to this country at an early age. He lived in Meriden and then came to this city, where he resided since that time. Surviving him are four sons, John Cotter of Hartford, Joseph, Law renee and Edward Cotter of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. Frank Clark of this city. Mrs. David Rear don of Hartford and Mrs. Moore.
 Funeral services will be held to morrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Inter- ment will be in St. Mary's cemetry.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
TOO MUCH MONEY;
 TOO FEW ARTICLES
Kansas Art Trustee Finds Trouble Getting Moneys Worth

Kansas City, Feb. R-With approximately $5oo,0OO year which must be spent for paintings, en- cravings, sculpture, tapestries, and rare books, and prospects cf this sum increasing, Kansas City . confronted with the problem of finding worthy supply to meet the demand.
 A fund of. about s65O.oOo now is available for the purchase of site, to build museum, or to purchase art under the terms of the will of Mrs. Mary Atkins, wife of an early day Kansas City realtor. who died in 1911. In addition, the income from between s12.Oo0,ooo and $15,- 100000 is available for the pur- chase of "works and reproductions of works of the fine arts" under the will of the late William Rockhill Nelson, founder of The Kansas City Star. Virtually $2,0o0.00O more is provided under the wills of his wife and daughter for the construction of museum to house the Nelson collection.
 To further complicate matters, the huge fund available under the Nelson will is for the purchase of works of artists who have been dead at least 30 years at the time of the purchase.
 Notwithstanding the difficulties, R. A. Holland, director of the Kan sas City. Art Institute, believes Kansas City eventually will be one of the leading art centers of the nation. He points out the central location as an advantage and pre- diets that the interest awakened once the museums are functioning will lead other owners of large for tunes to add to the art funds.
 The trustees of the Atkins and Nelson funds have discussed var ious plans for consolidating them and a definite program is expected to be set before 1928.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
No Final Vote Taken
 On Contested Radio Bill

Washington, Feb. 7 R - After twice refusing by decisive votes to send the radio control bill back to conference for changes. the senate failed again today to get to final vote on the conference report al ready approved by the house.
 A proposal for a vote at p. m.. tomorrow was objected to by Senator Powell, republican, Nebraska, and there was talk among leaders of holding a night session tomorrow with view to wearing down the opposition and thus obtaining final congressional action on a measure which was passed/by both houses at the last session.
 The first motion to ask the house for new conference on the bill was voted down, AS to e9. while the second was defeated, 43 to 32. Sen ator Pittman, democrat. Nevada, was sponsor of both motions.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
West Texas Today Gives
 Up Another Oil Fortune

San Angelo, Texas, Feb. ' LP-- West Texas yielded another oil for tune today with the sale of S20 acre lease by George A. Henshaw. IT, of San Antonio to the Texas company for s2,000,O00 or more.
 Henshaw has IA producing wells on the property and two others drill ed down to the stand. The daily production is about 1000 barrels and the oil is bringing s2,S0 a barrel. The lease has produced about $200,- 900 worth of oil since October, when the first well was drilled. More than S10,000 worth of gas also has been recovered.
 The final price is to be determined by the average daily production and it is believed the price will go over s2,000,o00.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Squeezing of Shorts in
 Wall Street Continues

New York, Feb. ' R-Squeezing of the 'short" interest in the com mon stock of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway continued today while efforts were being made to break the technical "corner' in that stock on the New York stock exchange.
 Despite the fact that directors of the road authorized the conversion into common of the prior lien and preferred stocks at their meeting this morning. and that stock ex- change officials previously had in- dicated their intention to list the additional shares as soon as they were authorized. the record break ing premium of s share day was charged to "bear" trades for the loan of stock to make delivery against short sales, and the quota ton mounted from so to a new high record of 95.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Deaths
Charles A. Bengston

Charles A. Bengston. 79 years old. resident of this city for 45 years, during which time he was an employe of the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co.,. died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Anderson of 46 Trinity street.
 He was born In Sweden and came to this city when he left his na- tive land. Surviving him are his daughter with whom he had been making him home for years. an- other daughter. Mrs. Martin Pier son of Rockville, a brother, Otto Bengston of this city, and two grandchildren, Ralph Bengston and Oscar Anderson. He was an old member of the First Lutheran church.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his daughter and at 2:3O o'clock at the First Lutheran church. Rev. Henning Johnson of Bristol will officiate. 1nterment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
GROUND TO DEATH

Holyoke Mass, Feb. (UP)- Falling from a step-ladder, Patrick Fahey, 45. was ground to death to- day in beater machine at the Whit ing Paper Company's mill, where he was employed. ..... ...
 Fahey was trying to repair the machine, used for churning paper. when he lost his life. His body was mutilated beyond recognition.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
10 NEW STATIONS
More Applications Received 10 Broadcasting Permits.


 Washington, Feb. UP)-Ap- plications for ten new broadcastinG stations were made during the past week, the department of com- merce announced today. The sta- tions are kROX, N. D. Brown and w. J. Calsamalia, Seattle, Wash: WLBM, Browning Drake Corp. Boston, Mass; kGEO. Raymond D.. Chamberlain. Grand Island. Neb.; KGFG, Full Gospel church, Okla homa City. Okla; WMBQ, Paul J. Gollofer, Brooklyn. N. Y; WMBU. Paul J. Miller. Pittsburgh. Pa.; KSCJ. the Sioux City Journal. Sioux City. Iowa; WMBR, Premier Electric Co.,, Tampa, Fla; WMBW. Youngstown Broadcasting Co.,, Inc. Ohio; KGFH, Frederick Robinson, La Crescenta, Calf.
 Discontinuance of the following stations was reported: KFYO. Vaughan company, Tex arkana, Texas; WWPR, Detroit police department, Mich; KFoO, Latter Day Saints university, Salt Lake City.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Gottfred Crusberc

Funeral services for Gottfred Crus- berg of AGA Stanley street. an in- ventor of several mechanical devices a foreman of the hardening room of P. & r. Corbin company for years, and a prominent member of the Swedish Bethany church, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church. Rev. Dr. John F. Kling- berg and Rev. Charles L. Vahlstrom officiated at the church services and at committal services held in Erwin chapel. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
 The body lay in state from II until 1 o'clock today. During the services which followed. Organist Raymond Helsing accompanied the gathering in congregation singing. The pail bearers were Charles Johnson, Charles Swanson. Anton Nelson, Ar vid Carlson, Gustave Ostman, and John Ohlson. The flower bearers were Ernest Carlson, Harold Ander- son. Edward Johnson and Roger Crusbcrg.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Mrs Alice A. HOrgan

 Mrs. Alice A. Morgan, 65 widow of the late John c. Morgan. former ly of Hartford, died last evening at her home in Philadelphia after a short illness. She was born In Mer- iden, moving to Hartford where she lived IS years. She moved to Phil adelphia about eight years ago.
 She leaves three sons, John. Will liam and Matthew Morgan, all of Philadelphia, daughter. Mrs. Mar .garet Horgan McMahon of Buffalo, and sister, Mrs. D. E. Kane of Meriden. She had many friends in this city.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at 9 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Farley & Malloy of Hartford and from St. Joseph's s cathedral at 9:30. Burial will be held at Mount St. Benedict's ceme- tery
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
WaU Street Briefs

The preliminary statement of United Gas Improvement Company for 1s2 shows net profit of $s,342,- SIS against $S.1O1,676 the year be- fore.
 Ohio Oil Company declared an extra dividend of 50 cents, the same as in two preceding quarters, and the regular quarterly of 50 cents, both payable March Is to holders of record February fl.
 Earnings of the Republic Iron and Steel company for 1926 were substantially ahead of those for 1925, net profit rising to $5,065,022, equivalent after preferred dividends to $11.05 a share on the common stock. This compares with net profit of s3,S13,4S4 in 1925, or $s.S7 a share on the common. Profit and loss surplus at the close of the year was s34,S36.162 against $33,562,- 3SS the year before.
 thrilled orders of finished and semi finished production on Decem- Der 31 amounted to 157,250 tons, against 1550.493 tons on September 30 and 223,973 at the end of 1925. Borrowers of the common stock of the Wheeling & Lake Erie rail- road, who were recently caught "short" in technical corner devel- oping in that issue, today were of- fering a premium of 33.50 share day for the loan of that stock to make delivery against short sales. Meanwhile the New York Stock Ex- change called for additional infor- nation regarding current transac- tions, including the names of bor- rowers and lenders of the stock and the aggregate long and short posi- tons of firms and customers at II a. m. each day, and directors of the road met here to consider plans for the issuance of additional common into which the prior lien and pre- ferred stocks could be converted, as provided for in the articles of incor- poration.
 Trading in the common and pre- ferred stocks was unusually quiet this morning. the common selling around 80, practically unchanged from last weeks closing quotations.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Mrs. Cecondina Colassa

The funeral of Mrs. Cecondina Colassa was held this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. J. J. keane with Rev. Edward V. Grikis as deacon and Rev. Walter McCrann sub-dea- con. At the offertory of the mass, Miss Laura P. Farrell sang Pie Jesu." AS the body was borne from the church Miss Farrell sang Some Sweet Day."
 The pail bearers were Joseph Garloni, Louis Novarra. August Geraniealli Paul. Giannotta, Frank Bossa and Joseph Genesio. The flower bearers were Charles Gar loni Charles Ravizza, Primo Bar tonalli, Louis Quarti and Leo Raw agnani.
 Rev. J. J. keane read the com initial services at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Y. P. SOCIETY COMMITTEES

Committee appointments were announced last night at the meet ing of the First Congregational church Young Peoples society by the new president. Francis Traver. They were as follows: Social com mittee chairman. Miss Marjorie Gibney: program committee, Eu- cid Hartung and Miss Florence Tomkins; reception committee, Frank Boardman and Miss Frances Troop; missions committee, Fred erick Lockwood; dramatic com- mittee, Kermet Parker.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Dodge Is Freed After
 Conviction in Paris

Paris, Feb. ' R1Horace Dodge of Detroit, Mich, was acquitted to- day on an appeal from a sentence of one months imprisonment and 100 francs fine, imposed after an automobile he was supposed to have been driving ran down and injured a tlve-year- old girl at Boulogne-Sur- Seine on May l, last.
 Mrs. 'Chacknot, a friend of Mrs. Dodge, testified in court that the latter's companion at the time of the accident was not MT. Dodge. The latter. through counsel, proved to the courts satisfaction that he was in Detroit at the time.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
California Asks Hart
 To Keep AarOnsOn Here

Chief w. c. Hart of the police de- partment received a letter today from E. c. Whyte. state parole off cer of California, requesting that a hold order be placed on Arthur Aaronson, who is wanted for viola ton of parole at San Quentin prison, California. He Is known to the authorities at the prison as Arthur Silver.
 MT. Whyte requests that his office be notified 30 days in advance of Aaronson's release from prison, in order that Q deputy may be sent after him. Chief Hart forwarded the letter to the authorities in Newport News, Va.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Cop Shoots at Canine,
 Bullet Hits Own Toe

Supernumerary Officer Walter Wagner, who is also dog warden. suffered painful injury late Satur- day afternoon, when a bullet he fired at the head of dog owned by Jo- seph Hayes of 4S6 Allen street re- bounded and struck him in the right foot. The large toe was grazed. Dr. A. J. Savard attended Officer Wagner, who is able to be about.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
John Quinliyan

Funeral services for John Quin- livan of 450 Main street who died at the New Britain General hospital Saturday, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Marys church.
 The officers of the mass were Rev Thomas Lawlor, celebrant; Rev. Walter J. Lyddy, deacon and Rev. Walter A. McCrann, sub deacon. Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang, accompanied by Organist John J. Crean. At the of fertory she sang Pie Jesu" and as the body was being borne from the church she rendered Nearer My God to Thee"
 Following were the pail bearers. Thomas Butler. Michael Dorsey, Patrick Murray, Peter Reilly. John Larson and Edward Hennessey. ST. Rev. Father Lawlor conducted the committal services. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
John A. German

John A. German, 50 years old, a native of this city, died suddenly Saturday night at his home, 139 Black Rock avenue of cerebra' hemorrhage. He had been In ap parent good, health and retired without complaining of any NlnesA,
 He was a mason by trade and be- longed to the Mason's union. He is survived by four sisters. Miss Mary c. German, principal of the Levi O. Smith school: Misses Anna and Margaret of this city; and Mrs. M. J. O'Neill of Stamford; and a brother. William German of New Britain.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at St. Mary s church at o'clock. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
St. Louis Physician Who
 Ignored Call Is Slain

St. Louis, Feb. ' PIRevenge because Dr. August II. aante, 61, had declined to respond to a night call to attend a woman who died the rext day, was believed by police to- day to have been the motive for the staying of the physician who was shot IT times in his office at his residence early yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Files Suit for $15,00O
 In Real Estate Dispute

Suit for $15,000 damages has been brought by Alexander Bulgarian and others against Salvatore Larocca, through Kirkham, Cooper. Hunger ford & Camp. The plaintiff claims damages for the alleged failure of the defendant to abide by the terms of deed, when property at 613 and SIS West Main street was purchas- ed.
 Suit for s150 damages has been brought by Magdalona Ostrowski against Stanley Murzyn, through S. J. Traceski. Deputy Sheriff Mathew Papciak served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
City Items

A daughter was born at the New Britain General hospital today to MT. and Mrs Gustave Josephson of 22 Carlson street.
 In Hartford police court this morning. the case of Edward Mona han of TAB West Main street, this city, charged with assaulting Arthur lehman of Hartford, was adjourned until February II. Monahan was arrested by Officer Thomas J. Feeney Saturday on request Of the Hartford police.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH
Bridgeport Factory Hand WhirIcd About on Belt Until Others Could Shut On Machinery.

Bridgeport, Feb. 2 @ - Frank Suchreki. IT, employed at the Bilton Machine Tool company here. was killed today when he was caught in belt and whirled until the ma chinery could be stopped. He was removed while still alive. but minus one arm and foot and died soon afterward at the Bridgeport hospital.
 Suchreki attempecu ev throw a belt on a pulley and 1t Is believed he either caught his hand or his sweater sleeve in the moving belt. As his body was whirled around he scream ed and other operators ran for the control switch and shut off the power
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
HELD FOR BANDTTRY

Baltic, Feb. R-Irving Rankin of Norwich was bound over to the superior court in bend of $2,o00 here today on a charge of holding up Dudene Bourque here last month. The bond was furnished by the youths father.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
HELD FOR METAL THEFT

Fred Baruffi of 25 Willow street, aged IS. was arrested this afternoon by Detective Eergeant Ellinger on the charge of theft. Complaint was made that the young man stole a quantity of scrap metal at the Cor bin Annex in the rear of Stanley street. and Sergeant Ellinger was detailed on the case.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Mrs. Patrinnilla Scalisc

Mrs. Patrinnilla Scalise, 70 years old, died Saturday night at the home of her son. Pasquale Scalise, of 263 Allen street.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Mrs. Anna Melanak.

Mrs. Anna Melanak of 4O2 Allen street died at her home Saturday
 night. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at the home and at S:so o'clock at All
 Saints church. Interment will be in
 St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Funerals
Charles B. Frost

Funeral services for Charles B. Frost of Shuttle Meadow road, who died early Saturday morning at New Britain General hospital, were held chapel. Frederic L. Fay, assistant to the pastor of the South Congre. gational church. officiated. Inter- ment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
I. O. o. F. LODGES TO MEET

On Thursday evening this week, there will be q district meeting at I. o. o. r. hall. and members of Lexington. Phenix, Andree and Ger stacker lodges of this city will at tend. There will be an entertain ment and social time.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Charles A. Joslyn

Funeral services for Charles A. Joslyn of ITO Arch street. were held this afternoon at ? o'clock at Erwin chapel. Frederic l.. Fay of the South Congregational church officiated. h. terment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
GINGERsNAP QUEEN DIES

VINVIENSNiaF QUEEN DIES
 Galena, H., Feb. R-Mrs. J. G. Baker, 101, famed as a maker of gingersnaps and who had entertain ed four presidents and other states men, Is dead at her home here.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
New Haven Boy Falls on Couch and
 Neck Gets Wedged in Wheel of
 Baby Carriage.

New Haven, Feb I tF-samuel Zotolli, Is year old high school boy, was strangled to death early today when in fall from a couch on which he was sleeping he caught his head between the body and the rear wheel of baby carriage.
 The body was discovered by a cousin who lives at the boys home. The boy was member of the foot ball team last fall and was on the hockey squad. He leaves his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
John IewOnczik.

OohH xNWOAN4lN.
 John Lewonczik, 67 years old, of Newington, was stricken with a heart attack and died during a visit with a friend at S9 Broad street this city. Saturday night. He and bis son, Boleslaw. were about to partake of meal when the elder Lemonczik collapsed.
 Deputy Medical Examiner John Purney viewed the remains and gave Undertaken Stanley Borawski per- mission to prepare the body for burial. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. Adolfina Drzejula, daughter, of 222 Broad street.
 Funeral services were held this morning at the Sacred Heart church with a requiem high mass celebrat- ed by Rev. Stanley Gorek. who also conducted committal services at the grave in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
TREASURY BALANCE

TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance Sl9S, o.932 Boston-Exchange s62,Oo0.ooo: Balances s31,000,000.
 New York--Clearins House. ex- changes s512,00o,o00; Balances s1n7, 100000,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-07
Mrs. Augusta Wilhclmina Bcllman

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 Mrs. Augusta Wilhelmina Bell man. 67 years old, widow of Carl Beliman, died this morning at her home at 370 Church street. She lived in New Britain>for 45 years and was one of the oldest active mem- bers of the German Baptist church.
 A native of Germany. she came to America when a young woman and shortly afterward took up her resi- dence in New Britain.
 Surviving her are five daughters. Mrs. William J. Ziegler, Mrs. Henry Wesche, Mrs. Paul Robinson, Mrs. Robert E. Tryon, and Mrs. Frances Bellman. She also leaves a sister. Mrs. Carl Groth, ST.
 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon, with prayers at the home at 2 o'clock and serv- ices at the German Baptist church at 2:3O o'clock Rev. G. H. Schneck will officiate. Burial will be in Fair view cemetery