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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-24
Death Notices

EBERHARDT, FRE,>-Beloved husband of
Magdalean Eberha. it. passed away Aug.
~, 1927, at p. M, age 10 years. Funeral
Thursday. Aug. Is. at the home of his son,
Ernest Eberhar6t, 800 f. Merrill st.. at
$3.50 q; M. private. and 10 a. m. at the
Second Reformed Church. corner of Ala
bama and Merrill Sts., to which friends
are invited. Friends may view remains
Tuesday evening. and Wednesday afternoon
and evening. Burial in Crown Hill ceme-
terry. Please omit flowers. E. e. Gross in
charge.
KNATT. ESTELLA MAY--Wife Of Roy
Knatt, mother of George Robert and
Roy Jr., passed away at Lafayette. Ind.
Tuesday morning. Aug %. Funeral services
at the home, 1850 Congress Ave, Thurs
day, Aug. 2S, at p. m. Friends invited
Burial Crown Hill Cemetery.
HARVEY, DAVID A.--Age So years, died
after an illness of years at the home
of MS daughter, Mrs. Shelton La Sever
900 Fletcher Ave. Funeral notice later.
CARVER, JOHN -A.-Father Of Arthur and
Charles. OF Indianapolis. and Mrs. Grace
Messer Of Ben Davis. and Harry Carver
tdeceased), passed away at his home, s561a
w. Washington St.. Tuesday, Aug. %. Fu-
neral Saturday. Aug. a. Q D. m. at j. G.
Wilson fur raj parlor, 1880 Prospect
Friends may call at the above address any
time after Wednesday noon. Buriaf Crown
Hill. Madison papers plea e copy.l
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Legal Notices

The Board Of Trustees OF the Central
state Hospital will receive sealed pro-
posals until Friday, August 49,. at 10
a M, for furnishing supplies for the
month of September 1927. Also at the
sarge time and place the contract will be
let for milk for one ~ wear from Oc-
tober I. 1927. to September /, 1923.
to reject any or all bids.
BY ORDER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
To Whom It May Concern:
You. are hereby notified that the under.
signed will sell at public auction, Friday.
Aug 90. 1927, at 10 O'Clock a. M. at the
place OF business of the undersigned, al
~ Capitol Ave.. in the city of Indianapo-
Buick Coupe. engine No; 15B12l.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
THREATS TO SHOOT
 POLICE DETECTIVE
But Elinger Gets His Man Flee
 ing Via Fire Escape

Don't open that door or I'll shoot you," Jerome Srogi of 3S Union street shouted to Detective Sergeant George c. Ellinger this afternoon as the sergeant peered through a door leading to a bedroom at the Srogi tenement on the third floor. The next instant the sergeant heard the sound of a window opening and srogi went down the fire escape, through the rear yard and out onto North street.
 Mrs. srogi notified Captain Kelly that on her return home early in the afternoon. the bedroom door was locked and on the kitchen table she saw bloody razor, with blood stained towel on the floor. She feared her husband had committed suicide, as they had a quarrel in the morning. She was afraid to try to enter the bedroom, so she hastened 10 notify the police.
 Captain Kelly detailed Sergeant Ellinger and Officers W. p. Hayes and T. c. Dolan to investigate. The police arc at a loss to account for the blood, as Srogi did not appear to be seriously injured. it at all. According to Mrs. srogi. her hus- band has worked one month since they were married six months ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
City Items

According to reports this afteH- noon. Mrs. Rose McVeigh, wife of James McVeigh of SS Clark street, is in critical condition. She has been ill for the past few days.
 A. G. Hamomnd auxiliary of the U. s. w. V. will hold a regular meet ing Wednesday evening at s o'clock at the state armory. A grab bag social will follow the meeting.
 Deputy Great Sachem L. w, Will Hams and his staff of Hartford will install the officers of Mettabesett Tribe of Red Men tonight in the wigwam. 277 Main street.
 James Karbonis of PIP Hartford avenue was struck by an automobile driven by s. Yessian of 242 Hartford avenue in front Of the boys home yesterday afternoon. The boy was knocked to the ground by the fen der of the car. but was unhurt, ac- cording to Yessian.
 A meeting of the ordinance com mittee. which was scheduled for to- morrow evening. has been postponed to Friday night.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs, Thomas McNamara of 11S Columbia street.
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Claus Carlson of S41 East street.
 The monthly meeting of the com mittee on supplies and printing will be held at the city clerks office to- night at 8 o'clock.
 R. D. Ferguson of the S. and F. Motor Sales Co. has returned from Detroit where he attended the Dodge dealers convention. ..
 William J. Fowler has been ap- pointed sales manager of the Auto motive Sales and Service Co.,, local Ford dealers. Mir. Fowler has been in business locally for number of years.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Tries to Aid Athlete
 Injured in H. $. Game

Acting on a request in letters sent to him by Mrs. John D. Williams of Poultney, Vt.. mother of Hugh Will Hams, whose leg was broken in a game against the New Britain High school team. Coach George M. Cas- sidy began collection of subscrip- tions for his aid some time ago, the coach explained today.
 He said every effort has been made to give financial aid' to the boy but that all the subscriptions have not been turned in as yet. On recent visit to his native home in Poultney he called at the Williams home and explained the situation to the boys mother. She is satisfied, according to MT. Cassidy. with what is being done.
 Mr. Cassidy explained that a com mittee of which Albert Fengler was chairman conducted a benefit dance at one of the New Britain halls on Christmas eve but 1t was a financial failure, the affair resulting in a $50 deficit.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
S719,527 SPENT IN YEAR
 ON SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Record Set For New Construction and Additions to Local Plant
 During 1926

Another record in the amount of money spent for the construction of new buildings by the school de- partment in this city was set between January, 1926, and January, 1927. According to figures just released S719,527.03 was spent.
 Among the buildings which have either been completed or been begun during the year were the Roosevelt school in the eastern section of the city, the additional building at the Nathan Hale school plant on Ire mont street, the Vance street school on Vance street and the Lincoln school on Steele street
 Chairman Joseph NJ. Halloran of the school accommodations commit tee said he believed this is the high est amount spent by the committee so far in it's campaign for better ac- accommodations for the student. Last year was also record breaker.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
LOOSE KNIFE IN PARCEL
 INJURIES POSTAL OFFICIAL
Superintendent of Mails Gets Seyer- 
 ed Artery When Protrudlng Blade Cuts Him in Ankle.

Cut in the ankle by knife pro- truding from a parcel post package. James B. Grace, superintendent of mails is confined to his home at PSI Maple street, where he probably will be forced to remain for several days.
 MT. Grace has charge of the par eel post station on Court street Yesterday while attending to his duties there he bumped against a package shipped to a local factory from Maine. Later it was noticed his ankle was bleeding profusely. Investigation revealed the fact that a knife. protruding from the pack age, which had been insecurely wrapped, had cut t postal official in the ankle and severed an artery.
 Dr. George H. Dalton administer ed first aid treatment and sent him home.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
HIRES U.DRIVE CAR,
 FAILS TO RETURN IT
MarVelin Held Under S2,000
 Bond for Erie, Pa, Police

Wanted by the police of Erie, Pa. on the charge of fraudulent conver- sion of an automobile registered in the name of H. A. Maxham of 2S2 East 25rd street, Erie, George IL. Marvelin, aged 29, said to be pro- fessional acrobat, was ordered held in 5000 bonds by Justice Henry P. Roche in police court this morning on charges of driving an automobile without a license and without re- CT Prosecuting Attorney Woods and Detective Seargeant w. P. McCue told the court the circumstances in the case, the recommendation of the former was accepted and a continu- ance until Saturday was ordered. In the meantime, the Erie authorities are expected to come here and Mar velin will return without the formal ity of extradition proceedings, ac- cording to his agreement with the police.
 Saturday night, Sergeant P. A..
 
 McAvay received q complaint from the manager of the Singer oil Co. station at Liberty and West Main streets that Marvelin had purchased three gallons of gasoline and had a tire repaired, and had driven away without making payment. The ser geant, accompanied by the complain ant, gave chase and stopped Marve- lin, whose wife was with him, at Stanley and Seymour streets. Mar velin protested that he had forgot ten to make payment and did so at once.
 Asked for his license, however, he was unable to produce it, and the only registration he had was that of Mir. Maxham. The police learned that he had rented the car from q U-drive garage in Erie on December 31, 1926, on an agreement to return it the following day, but he had driven to Hartford to visit his moth CT and on Saturday he and his wife came to this city to visit relatives on Lincoln street. He gave his address as 545 Main street, Hartford.
 Detective Sergeant McCue stated the facts in the case and said the Erie authorities will probably come here within three or four days. The local police were in communication with them today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Chamber Directors
 Transact Business

A report of the finance committee with recommendations for the con- ing year was accepted by the direc- tors of the Chamber of Commerce at meeting at the New Britain club at noon today
 An application from Mangel's new store for membership was accepted and the firm voted into the fold.
 The directors authorized the sec retary. Ralph H. Benson, to attend the session of the New England Or ganization of Commercial Secretaries which meets in Springfield Friday and Saturday of this week.
 Mir. Benson was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the Connecticut Light and Power Co. for the free power donated for the community Christmas tree.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
fR. GRIkIS FAVORS
 PAR0CH|AL SCHOOL
Pastor Of St. Andrews Church
 Makes Recommendation

Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor of St. Andrews Lithuanian church, in his annual report read at all the masses yesterday, advocated the erec- ton of parochial school for the children of the parish and a reduc- ton In the number of mixed" mar riages.
 Father Grikis pointed to the rap idly increasing Lithuanian popula- tion in the city and suggested that with a parochial school in the par ish to which the Lithuanian children could be sent, young men and wom- en would receive the proper train Ing for the Catholic priesthood and sisterhood.
 In his financial report, Father Grikis stated that 1t had been found necessary to increase the amount of pew rent from 10 to 15 cents. The annual assessment of the parish from now on for the year will be $10 and for each working member of the family other than the family heads S5.
 The total revenue received in the church during 1926 was $12,125.45. Total disbursements amounted to s9.51s.77. A total of s2,30S.63 was paid off on the parish debt and the amount on hand is $296.05.
 The spiritual report showed that 45 baptisms had been performed; "A marriages had been carried through and 23 deaths had occurred. Of the marriages, 20 were between Catho- lie parties; three were mixed" and one was revalidated. The census of the parish shows that there are 3.752 adult members and 534 school chill dren.
 Following the reading of the re- port, Father Grikis thanked his par ishioners and announced that the trustees for the present year would be Thomas Razaitis and Thomas Stasavevia.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Deaths
Mrs. John Carter

Mrs. Frances Xavier Carter. b4 years old, wife of John Carter of 176 Dwight street, died at New Britain General hospital Saturday night.
 She was born in Ansonia, Oc- tober 3, 1872 and had lived in this city for the past nine years. Sur viving her are two stepsons, William and George Barlow of Waterbury. and two step daughters, Mrs. Leland Johnson of Miami and Mrs. Maud Wilson of this city; three sisters. Mrs. Jennie Caaffee of Derby. Mrs. A. S. Barlow of St. Cloud. Florida and Mrs. William Selby of Lemon City, Florida.
 Funeral services will be held Tues day afternoon at o'clock at Stanley Memorial church. Rev. Raymond N. Gilman, pastor. will officiate. The body will be at the funeral parlors of B. c. Porter Sons at 19 Court street until } o'clock tomorrow. h. torment will be in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
ISKRA LEAVES COMMISSION
Resigns From Board of COmpcnsa- ton and Assessment Because of Pressure of Other Business.

Louis 1skra, a member of the board of compensation and assess meut since last May. forwarded his resignation to Mayor Weld today and the mayor accepted it. Iskra explains the requirements of his business are such that he is unable to give the necessary time to the commission, and he asked therefore that he be relieved. He is republican.
 DIR. BUOL OPENS OFFICE
 Dr. Robert s. Buol. son of Abra- ham Buol of this city, has opened an office in the Raphael building. where he will specialize in the treat ment of childrens diseases. Dr. Buol is a native of New Britain and is a graduate of the New Britain high school. class of 1916. He was graduated from Michigan univer- sity with q B. s, degree and from the Harvard Medical school with an NJ. D. degree. Following his gradu- ation he served six months interne- ship. In infectious diseases at the Providence City hospital, Provi- dence, R. l.. and 21 months in gen. eral service at the Rhode Island State hospital in the same city. Later he spent year as resident physician at the Nursery and Child hospital in New York, where he specialized in children's diseases.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
REVENUE RECORDS
 BROKEN AT CHURCH
1926 Collections at St. Mary's
 Largest in History

Records for revenue during all the years of its existence were broken at st. Mary's church during 1926, the annual report of Rev. Matthew J. Traynor. pastor. read at all the masses yesterday. revealed. The to- tai amount of money taken in for all sources was S1,S66.61. Expendi- lures for the year amounted to s61,- 149.O9.
 The amount of money taken in through the ordinary channels to- tailed s42,565.Ss. an increase of s1,204.59. This included pew rent, seat money and offertory collections. This is the largest amount ever taken in in a single year at the church not excepting the years fol- lowing the destruction of the old St. Mary's by fire in 1902.
 The collections extraordinary amounted to $34,4o3.23, including collections, interest on deposits, do- nations from the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, rents and other sources. Collections for dioce- san purposes amounted to s4.s9S.
 In the spiritual report for the par ish, Father Traynor reported that 403 children had been baptized, 1858 were confirmed. 495 received first Holy Communion. lT6 members of the parish died. 122 marriages were performed and the present member ship of the church is 11,000. In ad- dition to these items, Father Tray nor announced that 2,270 children were receiving instructions in the parochial and Sunday schools dur ing the year.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
ON POLICE BLOTTER

Officer William P. Hayes shot a dog yesterday at 35 Linden street, on receipt Of a report that it was i'll. The police learned later that Mrs. Breen of IS Sheffield street owned the dog.
 Complaint was made today that a dog broke several chickens legs at 110 Smith street. The dog war den is Investigating.
 The police are Investigating a re- port by Mir. Brazil of 115 North street of the theft of 75 newspa- pers in front of his store,
 The Bennett Motor Sales Co. re- quested the police Saturday night to pick up Chester Dicks. who was driving q car owned by the com pany. Officer Hopkins took care of the matter and the car was turned back to the company. No arrest was made
 Officer Feeney Is Investigating a report by Mrs. Johnson of 40S East street of the theft of a string of beads from her home.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
WILL OPPOSE TEA ROOM
Residents of Stanley Quarter Re- ported to Be Preparing to Protest Exception to Coming Law.

Grant of a special exception to permit Mrs. Frank L. Traut to con- duct a tea room opposite Stanley Quarter park will be opposed before the board of adjustment Wednesday evening by owners of neighboring properties who have retained Attor- ney David L. Dunn to represent them.
 The tea room case is one of sev- eral on the docket which also in- cludes an application of the Sher man Sand and Gravel Go. for per mission to place a stone crusher on North Mountain road. Several prop erty owners are asking permission to build garages under conditions barred by zone regulations.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
CHAPEL DEDICATED
Auxiliary Bishop McAuliffe Offciatcs
 at Ceremony at St. Lucian's Homo
 For Aged In This City.

The chapel at St. Lucian's Homo for the Aged of the Sacred Heart parish, was dedicated with solemn ceremony yesterday morning at 10 o'clock by Auxiliary Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe of Hartford. The chapel was recently finished and will enable the inmates to attend divine services in the building.
 Bishop McAuliffe blessed tho chapel and dedicated it to the pa- tron saint of the institution. He was assisted by Rev. Lucyan Boj- nowski, pastor of the Sacred Heart church, and other members of the clergy. The nuns in charge of the orphanage and of the home attend ed and th orphans from the Polish Orphanage were also present.
 A large crowd of the members of the parish attended the impressive ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds recorded at the office of the town clerk include the following; Walter Riley to Abraham and Yvonne Georges, property on Brighton street; NJ. L. Rhodes to Nick Cefarrati, property on Pleas ant street: Ella Middleton to Fred erick A. Johnson, property on Stan ley street; Nj. l.. Rhodes to Anasta- cio Cefarrati, property on Pleasant street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Stanley and Scott Are
 Added tO II. C.C, Officers

Maurice Stanley has been elected vice-president of the United Com munity corporation, succeeding James s. North, who resigned at the meeting Friday evening. Alex H. Scott was elected assistant cam paign director.
 Other officers elected were Logan Page, president; H. F. Erwin direc- tor general of the next campaign: Mrs. Ernest Smith. secretary, and Leon A. Sprague, treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
EAST MAIN ST. FIRE

Damage estimated at about Sl00 was done by fire on the roof of the ol Anchor Brand clubhouse at 415 East Main street this morning. Sparks from the chimney fell on the roof and started the fire, which was blazing considerably when Go. No. of the fire department arrived in response to call at 10:27 o'clock. No. ? ladder company was called at 10:33. The property was bought recently by N. Kennedy.
 At 9:01 yesterday forenoon Co., No. was called to q chimney fire in house owned by F. G, Vibberts, on Vine street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Night Club Will Open
 In Main St. Building

permit to alter the building at l40 Main street, for use as night club, was issued this afternoon at thu office of Building Inspector Arr thur N. Rutherford to the J. M. Hallinan Go. The alterations are to cost approximately $500. The pro- posed night club is to be on the sec. ond floor of what was formerly the Chamber of Commerce building.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
HEARING FOR POLICEMAN.

The board of police commission CTS will meet at 4 o'clock tomorrow instead of in the evening. A hearing will be given supernu- merary Officer Fred Jones, on the charge of drinking while on duty, and routine matters will be acted on. The election of Commissioner Rod man W. Chamberlain to the chair is expected.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Probation Officer Gets
 City Hall Headuuarters

Acting at the request of Probation Officer E. c. Connolly and his as sistant, Miss Ruth E. Bristoll. the city plan commission today allotted Rooms S23 and SPA on the, third floor at city hall for the two off cials. This will eliminate the neces- sty of probat oncrs and others hav- ing business with the officers going through police headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
TO DISCUSS lNCINERATOR.

Councilman D. l.. Bartlett, chair man Of tho special committee on the proposed erection of an incinerator, has called a meeting Friday evening
 January IA. at o'clock, Room POI. City Building. Because of the size of the project, the committee will not be in position to present q report 10 the common council at the meeting
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
WaU Street Briefs

An analysis of business conditions first quarter of 1927 will be the fea- ture of the annual meeting of the Atlantic States Shippers advisory board in Baltimore next Thursday, at which Daniel Willard. president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will speak. Reports of forty com modity committees describing condi- tions in their respective industries, will be submitted.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

At dinner party held last evening at their home, Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Albanese of Maple street announced the engagement of their daughter Anne, to Floyd Mitchell. son of Mrs. Agner Mitchell of Chestnut street. No date has been st for the we'd ding.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
STEEL ORDERS PUT
 MARKET PRICES UP
Trading However, Is Only in
 Moderate Volume

New York, Jan. 10 Pl-An un- expectedly large increase of over 150,000 tons in the December un- filled orders for the United States Steel Corporation furnished the stimulus for another advance in prices in today's stock market. Trading, however. was only in mod crate volume, and confined largely to the professional element. Gains ranged from l to points.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3O P. NJ.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
76 CHILDREN DIE
 IN THEATER FIRE
(Continued from First Page)

the two stairways. down which they struggled, sawying and shouting. An usher succeeded in restoring some order to those stampeding down the west side stairs, but on the east terrible panic developed and it was here that the worst of the tragedy occurred.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Mrs. Martha Dalton

Miss Martha Dalton, a resident of New Britain for 17 years died at her home in Westwood park. Plain- old and was well known here.
 The funeral will be at the home in Plainville Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Plain- vile.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-10
Public Utilities Stocks.
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance, $21T,531,7S9.
Boston-EXchanges $G2, ,00G, 900; Balances 31,000,000.

New York--Clearing House, eX- changes S499,oO0. GOO; Balances S101, 100000.