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Milford chronicle., 1927-03-18
MILFORD NEGRO GETS
SIX MONTH JAIL SENTENCE
Cecil Grandy Will Serve Time For
Assault On Isiah Holland

Charles C. Wayman, negro, who
was convicted last week in Kent
County Court of the larceny of a
number of chickens from farmers
wife near Smyrna, was sentenced by
Judge Rice to serve Is months in the
New Castle County Workhouse and
to pay S140 restitution money.
Cecil Grandy, negro, who plead
guilty to a charge # assault and
battery on Isiah Holland, negro, at
Milford last November was fined
S1OO and sentenced to six months.
T. c. Frame, Jr., counsel for Mar
tin Swiggett, indicted on four
charges of larceny Of automobile
tires, who is confined in Kent coun-
ty Jail, asked that the case against
his client be continued until the
April term Of court and that Swig-
gett be released if he can produce
$1,000 bail.
Milford chronicle., 1927-03-18
REHEARSALS FOR HOME
TALENT SHOW PROGRESS
Over 75 Players To Have Part In
Alumni's Musical Comedy "Jane"

"Jane", the Milford Alumni's big
musical comedy, with a cast OF over
rs of the towns best talent, which
is to be presented at the Plaza The
atre on Tuesday evening, March ~,
is in the second week of rehearsals,
and excellent progress is reported
by the producers. Those In the
large cast are working hard on
their respective parts and musical
numbers, under the direction OF the
Wheeler Producing Company, who
staged the Alumni's two previous
shows. MELODY Land" and my
Friend From India" with big sue
cess, and another excellent per-
formance is assured.
Jane" is one of the late musical
comedy successes, in four acts, with
a very interesting plot, lots of heart
interest, and several very pretty
and attractive musical and chorus
numbers. In the hands of select
ed cast of Milford's best talent it
should prove a very fine perform
ance. The Wheeler Producing
Company are well known through
out the East for their very artistic
and clever performances, which are
always elaborately staged and cos
TUNED, and they assure us that
"Jane" is one of their best produc-
tions.
The show is being presented un-
der the auspices. of the Milford
Alumni Association, the proceeds to
go to the scholarship fund, and the
production is assured a large
house. The prices are within the
reach of all, lower floor 75c, ball
cony SOC. Seats may be reserved
at the Pettyjohn Pharmacy, Mil
ford, on and after Thursday, March
oath,
Milford chronicle., 1927-03-18
SUSSEXaJOURNAL PLANT
SOLDsTO |. |. LAYTON
Equipment OF Georgetown News
paper Sold BY Constable For $3.50.

The plant equipment of the Sus-
sex Printing and Publishing Com
pany, publishers of Sussex Journal,
was sold by County Constable Chas.
T. Jester last Saturday for $3.50.
The equipment included linotype
machine, Cottrell two-revolution
press, three jobbers, composing
stones, type and paper cutter.
The purchaser was Landreth L.
Layton, who had claim against the
company. The building which is lo-
Gated on ground belonging to Sus-
sex county, will be sold on April %
at public sale. The Levy Court has
a claim against the building for
ground rent.
The site was leased by the late
McKendree Downam and William
Clark, for many years owners and
editors of Sussex Journal, in 1885.
The Sussex Journal in those days
welded a powerful influence in
Democratic politics in Sussex coun-
ty and had a large circulation. OF
late years it has not been so pros
porous.
Milford chronicle., 1927-03-18
SENTENCE BOY
TO GO TO SCHOOL

Ira Conoway, 14-year-old son
of Mrs. Lima ConOway of LaU-
rel, whose husband was killed
by the falling of a tree, was
arrested Wednesday morning
and sentenced to either go to
school regularly at Laurel or
to the Ferris Industrial School.
Acting in conjunction with the
State authorities, the school
officials have requested that
Mrs. Conaway's state compen-
sation for the loss of her hus-
band be discontinued unless
the boy stops work and re-
turns to school. The boy, how
ever, says he will not go to
school. The boy has been to
school but % days since the
opening in September and the
teachers say he does not like
to study.
Milford chronicle., 1927-03-18

THERE ARE $4,000 RU-
RAJ WEEKLY NEWS
PAPERS IN THE UNI.
TED ST AT e S. T n e
CHRONICLE ST A Nd s
THIRD IN THE LIST IN
CIRCULATION.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
CAREER OF FORGERY IS BROUGHT TO END
(Continued from First Page)

Officer Feeney said he obtained ad- missions from Donahue that he had attempted to work his game in the Union Clothing store at 413 Main street, without success, before he
 tried Askin's. At the latter store,
 he said he wanted the suit early this morning if he could not have it last evening. According to the po- lice, Donahue admitted to Officer Feeney that he did not want the clothes, but simply took this method of cashing the check. He would have received S23 in cash and the
 suit had Mir. Moss failed to look him up.
 While living in 1o1 Wyllys street, Hartford, Donahue issued worthless checks totaling s161.25, which he cashed In banks and stores, accord ing to the police, and he Is also said to have admitted cashing s5 check on Meriden bank; one for $5 on . Waterbury bank; $50 on New Haven banks. and two checks for $100 each in Norwich, one of which he cashed at bank and the other at the Nor wich Autom otive Sales Co. Two years ago, he issued worthless checks to- talling $500 in Syracuse. N. r.. &C., cording to his admissions to tho po- lice.
 MT. Drager identified Donahue and was in police court this morning ready to testify in the case. Dona- hue has wife and one child. ac- cording to his statement to the po- lice.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

mess at 95 North Main street, has disposed of his business to Noah Seymon of Waterbury. The new own CT has already taken possession.
 MT. Raffel expects to leave shortly for Los Angeles, Cal, where he will spend the winter. He will return to Bristol during the summer to look after his other business interests here.
 Boy Struck By Auto
 Samuel Wazorko, the ten year old son of MT. and Mrs Emil Wazorko of East Main street, Forestville was struck and slightly injured yester- day on Central street, Forestville by an automobile operated by Charles Emmons of Forestville. He was taken to Dr. c. M Kent, who attend cd his injuries and later returned to the home of his parents.
 Plays Meriden
 The Bristol high school basket ball team will travel to Meriden this evening for game with the high school quintet of that city and hope to take their opponents into camp. The local outfit has as yet to lose It's first game, and are making strong bid for the state inter scholastic title.
 Policeman Hit By Auto
 Officer John Cerves, doing traffic duty at the center of Forestville, was struck at noon today by an auto mobile operated by Clayton N. Cow ton of 526 New Britain avenue, Hartford. salesman in the employ of Aaron G. Cohen of the sapne city. He sustained bruised knee and the traffic stand was considerably dam aged, Cerves was attended by Dr. B. B. Robbins, police surgeon. at police headquarters and taken to his home. Cowton was instructed to ap- pear at police headquarters tomor- row morning.
 Autos In Collision
 At II o'clock this morning, George w. Schneider of Brook street, For. estyille, while operating hi; automo- bile on Union street hill, collided with the rear end of a truck owned by the Bristol Lumber Co.,, and op- erated by Guy Allen Of 46 Lincoln street. According to information furnished the police, the truck had slowed down to shift gears when the collision occurred. The windshield and glass in the doors of the sedan were broken. Both drivers were in- StruCted to aDpear at noljca head quarters tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
Smoking by Girls Said
 To Be Matter of Courtesy

Berkeley Cal, Feb. II P-Smok- ing among co-eds at the University of California is a matter of cour- tesy'' and the problem up for solu- ton is how smokers may indulge without annoying those who dislike the weed.
 Lucy Stebbins, dean Of women at the university, defined the status of the cigarette yesterday in a formal statement to the student body, in which she declared that smoking was not a question of ethics or conven- prevail.
 A number of sororities here re- gently lifted the ban on discreet smoking in their houses.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
Quincy Man Appointed
 Prohibition PrOber

Washington, Feb. II tP}-FhiIip Hamlin of Quincy, Mass, today was appointed chief prohibition investi- gator, succeeding Vincent Simonton.
 Simonton has been transferred to the position of assistant head of the prohibition legal department.
 Hamlin has been assistant admin istrator in charge of prohibition enforcement in New England with headquarters in Boston,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
EDISON TRIES
 Y0EXPLAIN IDEAS
(Continued From First Page)

sists of swarms of billions of highly organized entities which live In the cells. l believe at times that when { man dies, this swarm deserts the 1 body,-goes out into space, but keeps on and enters another and last cycle of life and is immortal. The origin and meaning of life will not | be solved for centuries" | Do you think the psychic power exists and should be investigated by | science?"
 Tt is doubtful, but Investigation should go on. It does no harm" Loves Old Monograph.
 West Orange, N. J., Feb. II {UP) Thomas A. Edison, who probably has given more useful inventions to i the world than any other man, on his SOth birthday today asks that he be remembered by posterity first i as the inventor of the photograph. And Henry Ford, revealed recent ly as the worlds richest man, values his money "as I would a belt-for , it's uses."
 These two men, Ford IT years younger than Edison, stood amid group of 32 newspapermen in the library of Edison's laboratory here today and joined in giving their thoughts to the public on questions ranging from politics and econom- i ics, to marriage and religion. Edison believes:
 That the machine age" is ad- vancing civilization but that it is not all powerful and science, des- pite all effort, never will be able to create life.
 Menace of BoIshevism. He considers Bolshevism men, ace to the United States and to all countries but he believes that Soviet Russia is sincere.
 He has no thoughts of retiring despite his 80 years but Twill re- main in harness as long as I live" He thinks that all men should marry and that they should marry young.
 The mere word God" means nothing in particular to him but he believes that there is Supreme in telligence that pervades the earth" Answers Questions.
 Edison's interview was formal. Questions were submitted to him in writing and the answers were given in writing. One hundred and fifty questions were presented.
 While Edison was struggling with this mass of ogation-covering almost every ina ginable subject Ford talked with the assembled re- porters sometimes joking and chat ting formally, and then becoming
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

Rogers Recreation building. Teams scheduled to play are requested to report.
 Grieyed At Death 1 The town today mourned deeply the passing of Mrs. Edith D. Hewett q New Britain, who was, until a | few weeks ago, a teacher in the | Worthington school. Loved greatly l by her associates and those who at- tended her classes, Mrs. Hewett will always hold sacred spot in the :! hearts of those for whom she worked. particularly the school board which appreciated her endeavors fo1 greater efficiency in local school matters.
 Board of Relief ! The board of relief will meet to- morrow afternoon at o'clock in the office of the town clerk. The full board was represented yesterday aft ernoon, Max Sugenhime having re- turned from Florida to take his place as East Berlin representative. All hearings of the board have at tracted numerous appellants from decisions of the board of assessors. 1 Tomorrow's session of the board will be the fifth. hearing since the begin ming of the boards activities. East Berlin Items
 The Social Five club enjoyed an 0yeter Iurcbaop of tho bor,o of NJr, Edward Kahms Thursda afternoon. Invited guests were present and a musical hour followed the luncheon.
 The "Twosday" afternoon Sewing club will meet with Mrs. Ruth Robins Benson tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs. F. Cobey and Mrs. R. E. Stevenson were visiting Mrs. c. Bengston of New Britain today.
 Mrs. Royal Morse was a visitor to New Britain yesterday where she called upon friends.
 Mrs. Ida Morse has recovered from her recent attack of the grip and is now able to be about once more.
 Two cases of chicken pox have been reported to the town health of ficer. No fear of the disease spread ing is entertained as the two cases are at opposite ends of the town. This locality has been fortunate so far this winter that there has been no serious ailments.
 A teachers convention was held today for all of the teachers in the local schools. The classes were dis missed shortly after noon.
 Cortland Read is spending the weekend as the guest of his grand mother in West Cromwell.
 Mrs. Richard Hubert of Maple Hill, was a visitor in town yesterday calling upon her mother, Mrs. Theo- dore Carns.
 Mrs. Leland Rich will be the hos tess for the whist to be held at Sacred Heart church next Monday evening.
 The next meeting of the Lafanso club will be held at the home of Mrs. F. V. Read next Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Archer Walsh and Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

Arthur Lawrence were visitors to New Britain yesterday.
 The library will be open for short time this evening.
 The Boys club will meet In the main auditorium at Community hall this evening.
 There will be no whist party at Community hall tomorrow evening. Play will be resumed week from tomorrow evening.
 The Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting at Community hall Monday evening at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
VEGETABLE SHARES ID SPEAK TONIGHT Farmers Club Forced to Make
 Change in Its Plans
 SUBJECTS ARE TIMELY
New Britain Man Held on S2OO Bonds for Eyading Responsibility
 In Local Crash-Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips Commissioner of Y League

A last minute change in arrange Ynents of the Berlin Farmers club, give to the community this evening, at s o'clock, the vegetable meeting which was planned to be held next Monday evening in the town hall. The place where the lecture will be held remains the same and 1t is hoped by those in charge that the short notice given vegetable growers in the town will not detract from the attendance which has been antici- pated.
 In cooperation with officials of the state farm bureau, the local or ganization is giving to Berlinites the opportunity of hearing two of the foremost authorities on vegetable growing in the state. As early plant ing will be the next thing on the schedule for farmers here, 1t is thought tha. the time for the lecture Is particularly appropriate.
 Headed by Carl Lund, the new president of the Berlin Farmers club the association has given to the town some of the finest speakers in the vicinity on perplexing farm prob lems. Lately 8 dairy meeting brought out all interested in dairy ing and the speakers on that occa- sion proved helpful to all those who attended. Tonight's meeting should prove even more popular and help ful than the last lecture, as a greater number ef local farmers are interest ed in vegetable growing than were in the dairy subject.
 Future plans of the club include a fruit program in the near future. About 20 members are now enlisted in the ranks of the organization and the help they ave derived through their connections with the club has attracted the attention of farmers in this vicinity who are unserved by any other similar organization. Ey- pansion plans for the membership of the organization are underway and the enrolment of the club will douhtlessly be swelled before the end of the season. After getting away 10 a poor start at the beginning of the winter, the Farmers club has accomplished more this season than any previous year. Much credit for the activities of the club has been laid at the feet of the President, and of Lloyd Carter, secretary of the or ganization.
 Once More
 East Berlin, the baby of the set back family, graduated from the ranks last evening when it's team, led by John F, Lewis. marched to Blue Hills to combat with the repre- sentatives 0. the Blue Hills district where men are men and setback players are doubtful. John Conlin having had so much hard luck lately. thought it wise to meet the enemy half way and the battle was pitched in the home of s, Holmquist instead of the usual battle grounds at Con- lin's house.
 Twenty strong men sat down and shed their coats. Twenty strong men shuffled and dealt and played and shuffled again. Ten East Ber- lnites gathered up their coats once more and marched away. Ten Blue Hillians stared at each other across the card filtered board with dumb
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
DIES OF FRACTURED SKULL

New Haven, Feb. Ii R-Dr. Carlo Germano died at a local hospital last night from the result of fractured skull and other injuries. He was found at Torrington by the roadside on Nov. 23rd. and was under care at Charlotte Hungerford hospital for 30 days and then brought here.
 Coroner Eli Mix went to Torring- ton today to inquire how the doctor received his injuries. An autopsy last night revealed the fractured skull.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

Chiffonier and single iron bed for sale. Call at Visiting Nurse room | between l and ? p. m.-advt. Chiffonier and single iron bed for sale. Call at visiting nurse room be. { tween l and ? P. m.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

Rogers Recreation building. Teams scheduled to play are requested to report,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
To Organize Ladies' Circle

There will be a meeting in Odt Fellows hall at 3 o'clock Sunda. afternoon to organize 8 ladies cir cle of Companions of Foresters. Al ladies interested are invited to bt present. At the anniversary exer' cises of Court General Lawton thl. matter was pressed by representa- tives of the Bristol circle, and g number of local women were inter. ested. It is hoped that circle as strong as the court can be formed here.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Burton H. Phelps have gone to Pinehurst, N. C., for two weeks. Miss Lois Phelps is studying music in New York city.
 The Sessions Ladies' Social clut will hold a public whist and dance in the auditorium of the new Ses- sions Clock Co. office building this evening. The New Departure or chestra will furnish music.
 Rev. Charles S. Wyckoff, pastor of the Congregational church, and Rev Arthur A. Ball, pastor of the Meth odist church, will exchange pulpits Sunday morning.
 Gerald Freeman Is home from Dartmouth college for a few days.
 The Ukulele club of the Advent Christian church will hold a Valen- tine social at 7:4o o'clock this eve ming at the home of Mrs. A. T. Earl on Tomlinson avenue. A fine musi- cal program has been arranged. Members of the church and congre- gation are cordially invited.
 A dance will be held tomorrow at the Ionic club, 43 West Main street. \ A Valentine party will be held this evening by the Christian Endeavor society at the home of Miss Phoebe Williams on Forestville avenue.
 An entertainment and dance will be held in Legion hall tomorrow eve- ming by the Ladies auxiliary of Brock Barnes post.
 Ch!ffonier and single iron bed for
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
CRAWFORD IS
.ACQUITTED0 ON
ONE CHARGE
Being Tried Today on Anoth-
or Count-Thrce More
Charges Against Him

DANES Crawford, held to the
Burlcigh county district court o.
three charges Of burglary and two
Ct grand larceny. was acquitted OF
on burglary charge by jury
here late Tuesday and today is on
trial on second count.
The charge Of which he was ac.
quilted was that Of burglarizing 4
box car On the N. =. tracks here
about a month aga. during which
the state claims Il quantity Of su-
gar was stolen. Today's trial is
on a charge Of burglarizing a
warehouse of the state highway
department about January |. when
q quantity of lumber is alleged to
have been stolen
The verdict Of not guilty in the
first trial was returned after tn
jury had deliberated only an hour.
The defense rested its case as
soon As the state rested, without
Offering any testimony in its own
fchaf. In today's trial, however,
the defense is placing several wit
nesses on the stand.
Ten of the IL additional Jurors
summoned Tuesday reported this
morning, making total of 80 men
available for jury duty. Two #
the new panel of IL were excused.
They were Maurice Strom Of Vii
ton and Tim Jones Of Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
Man Thought to Be
'Strangler' Proved
u. of N. ID. Student

Grand Forks. N. D., June 15.-R)-
Excitement ran high in Grand Forks
police circles this morning when a
telephone message came through to
the sheriff's office that man an
swerng the description of the
"strangler," who killed two women
in Winnipeg, was seen walking on a
road near Thompson, IA miles south
Of here. Two deputies made hur-
ried trip to the place where the
suspect had been seen and the can.
ture was made. But the supposed
murderer identified himself rs a
University Of North Dakota student
and was released.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
Militia Bureau yss
Chief Is Visitor
at Camp Grafton

Devils Lake, N. D.. June l5.-Lp-
Major General Creole C. Hammond
Of Washington, D. c., chief Of the
militia bureau, today expressed pleas
ant surprise at the manner in which
Camp Grafton, near here, is being
conducted by the officers and men
Of the 164th Infantry, North Dakota
National Guard.
General Hammond arrived at camp
last night, and spent this morning
visiting and inspecting the various
units. He complimented Adjutant
General G. A. Fraser for the manner
in which the men are conducting
themselves. and was high in his
praise Of the camp equipment and the
location. General Hammond will
leave tonight for. Fargo, where he will
board train for the east.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
Chicago Motorists
Racing With Death

Crookston, Mimi. June 15.-(R)-
Slecpless, spattered with CRIME of
three states and haggard with the
fear OF losing race with death, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles J. Mum, Chicago,
roared their way into Crookston
shortly after IL o'clock Tuesday
night after completing motor trip
from the Illinois city in 20 hours and
few odd minutes. They fingered in
Crockston 20 minutes to refresh
themselves and restore the high pow
err machine with gas. oil and water.
Then they sped on toward Winnipeg
where they said a 22-year-old son il,
dying.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE
Chicago Station to
Broadcast Prograna
About North Dakota

When the Al.statc program goes
on the air from Wis, Chicago. this
evening at 3 o'clock, it VIII be to
broadcast the story Of Norths Da-
kota.
This state was once the home of
powerful Indian warriors, the station
officials point out The historic ex-
petition of Lewis ,and Clark into
TINS wilderness was the signal for
concerted acton against white inva-
sion. What is now North Dakota
became spectacular battle ground,
until in 1865 Su!ly successfully end
ed these outbreaks.
The historic phase of North Dako-
Ia is to be broadcast. Indian tribal
tunes and ceremonial chants arc to
be revived and historical talks to, be
made. A5's4 III