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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14

Danbury - Three school girls.
Ida Plat. ,, Dorothy Plat. II and
Frances Doctor, II. were drowned
when they vent beyond their depth
in Merson pend.
Willimantic - Albert Day testi-
he'd that he had ridden behind
Trooper Nelson as he was follow
ing car described as the one Lalone
and Raymond used and seeing man
fro at Nelson who stopped his
motorcycle and fell on grass near
the road. Day took Nelson to doc
tor.
Storrs - Dorothy B. Francis of
Newinston awarded first honors at
Connecticut Agricultural college for
past year.
Hartford - A man identified as
James Brown Of Tyngsboro. Mass.
was killed by lightning at Goodwin
park golf course when 1t struck tree
under which he was standing. His
brother-in-law standing with him.
was seriously injured.
Waterbury - Harold X. Epson
elected state counsellor at Seth an
Eual convention of Connection,
council. order of United American
Mechanics.
chal<nu Xxyiptfrad Thon,peoc
II. q telephone operator attacked by
a man believed to be Bridgeport's
phantom stabber" and wounded
with a sharp instrument.
Waterbury = Plans for a state
convention October Is. II and Is
by the w. c. T. U. were agreed up
on by the association.
Manchester - Cheney Brothers
plant prepares for night operations
in October to last until April to pro-
duce 100000 yards Of punt silks
for spring orders.
Wallingford - Assessors consid-
ering question whether gas pipe line
laid through town by a New Haven
concern can be placed in grand siist
for taxation purposes.
i South Windsor - Lightning bolt
stuns three men In tobacco shed
which is burned: loss $500.
Hartford - Gaius McClunie, 10.
called the dean OF New England
florists, dies at home Of his daugh-
ter. His father built first range Of
greenhouses in New England.
Norwalk - Councilman Is inform
ed by DIR. William J. Tracey. board
of education. that city does not own
public schools except in Rowayton
districts and schools originally start
ed and financed under district plan,
although since consolidation city
has maintained them and assumed
financial obligations
Canada spends an estimated S.
00O,O0O every year for American
publications and only $4,000 a year
for British periodicals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14

and O'Donnell. Their art tsial sals
ed abruptly last Ju'" when ~ ~
completed Jury was dismissed ~
violating court rules.
With two bali . In kts heoAs
Donovan was found dead In hi -.
tomobile in South Boston "a tho
night Of December -. 1857. The
state contended that tbs de3endantu
killed Donovan and that the crime
had been carefully planned. but
was unable to give Z motive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14
RELEASE MAsONs

Gibraltar. Sept. II M-Au psf-
sons arrested in Spanish towns near
here, in connection with the Plot
against the regime Of Primo De RI.
vera. were released today. The n.
rests have been especially numsf-
Gus in San Rogue. Algeciras and La
Linea. Many of the prisoners were
reputed members Of Spanish free
masonry. They included leading
merchants and doctors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14
ADMITS keeping
LIQUOR FOR SALE
AttiIh Calyictd Win RaninS
Police xop eari9t Dry

Pleading guilty to the charge Of
having liquor with intent to sell.
Albert Ottawa, aged -. OF 1853 Will
coz street. was fined $50 and costs
by Judge n. D. SAKE in police court
today. on Recommendation of Prose-
cutting Attorney J. G. Woods, who
nolled the reputation count for lack
at evidence. Approximately IS gal
Ions Of alcohol were taken by the
police in Ottavia's garage last FRI
day. Mr.. Woods said. Attorney
David L. Nair represented Ottawa.
The case Of Peter Bucchi. aged 30.
Of 1873 Wilcox street. who was ar1
rested for violation of the liquor
law the same day. was continued
Until September Is, on request OF
Attorney Thomas r. McDonough.
Tho cases of william 6konieczny
and Joseph Chanda. charged with
violation Of the liquor law In 4
smoke shop at l12 Lafayette street,
were continued until September Is
on request of Attorney Thomas Fl.
McDonough, who was given permits
sion to enter q plea of not guilty
in Skonieczny's case, the plea OF
guilty entered few days ago being
erased.
Threatens Wife Beater
1.-THE next time you come in here
for beating your wife you will 60
to JAIL" Judge Sake warned STAN
ley Oleskiewicz, aged IS, of 20l
McClntock street. If your wife Ia
jealous or you have trouble at home,
you must adjust it in some manner
other than by beating her. and you
certainly gave her a good beating
this time"
Oleskiewicz. who blamed his wife
for the trouble Monday which Gull
minated in fight, answered that he
will not continue to tolerate her
manifestations of jealousy. For sew.
eral years she has been nagginG
him and accusing him of paying at
tention to Mrs. MERCER. neighbor
and OH Monday she made him angry
by insisting on knowing where he
had been when he returned to his
store after an absence on business
She welded hot fatiron, burn
ing his hands, and he punched her
he admitted.
Mrs Oleskiewicz. whose eyes
were discolored and arms bruised
testified that Mrs. MERCER has fol-
some time been over friendly with
Stanley and makes it her business
to tell him everything that goes on
when he is not present.
Sergeant Feeney testified that he
made the arrest on complaint. For
q long time there has been trouble
In the Oleskiewicz household. he
said
Judge SAKE found Oleskiewicz
guilty to the charge of assault and
imposed fine of $25 and costs. He
and Prosecuting Attorney Woods
told Oleskiewicz he has no right to
administer a beating to his wife and
as he has done so before, the cour,
will show him no more leniency.
Denies Raid On Cellar
Henry Laskowski. aged is. of 42i
North Burritt street. pleaded not
guilty to the charge OF theft Of three
quarts OF preserves from the cellar
of a house at 70 Orange street. and
a continuance until Monday in $500
bonds was ordered. Judge w. F.
Mangan represents Laskowski. who
is awaiting trial in superior court
on a highway robbery charge. Onfi-
Ger Thomas Lee made the arres!
last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14
Steamer Morse Now
D0cked in Safety

stonington, Me-. Sept. ~ (UP)-
The steamer J. T. Morse OF the
Eastern steamship Lines, with about
so passengers aboard. was locked
safely here last night after 1t had
struck a ledge about third OF q
mile off shore.
The accident occurred while fog
blanketed this section Of the Maine
coast. The Morse. operating be-
tween Bar Harbor and Rockland.
was leaking when it made port. but
indications were that the steamer
had not been seriously damaged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14

day evening.
1t is planned to have the Italian
Division form on Walnut street at
p. m. on the afternoon OF the pa
rade.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14

immigration to Canada for June.
1928. totaled 20.303. As compared
with 1S.OSz for the same month
last year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-14

Canada spends an estimated S.
100000 every year for American
publications and only $4,000 a year
for British periodicals.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20

If it were not for our summer Wis
itors social life would be at de-
cided standstill in Milford just now.
Miss Evelyn Butler, of New York,
who has been visiting Miss Lena
Short, was the guest of honor at a
number of small affairs during the
past week
On Wednesday Miss Butler and
Miss Short were the guests of Mrs.
Lena Marshall Jones at dinner.
Mrs. John c. Truitt entertained
Miss Butler at bridge on Saturday
night with the following present:
Mrs. Frank De Armand, Mrs. S. P.
Toadvine, Mrs. 1. D. Short, Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle, Miss Lucy Hall,
Miss Lena Short and Miss Butler.
On Monday night Mrs. c. D. Holz-
mueller had Miss Butler and Miss
Short as her guests at dinner at her
Slaughter Beach cottage.
On Monday night the recently
graduated senior class of the Mil
ford High School enjoyed a beach
party at Rehoboth, having as their
guests also Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Fry, of Greenwood, William Sipple,
a former member of the class, and
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
POLICE ARREST MANY
FOR RECKLESS DRIVING
ICoatiHgeH from first Pagsl

who tried to get by the cops without
operators license got into trouble
and 80 more were arrested for using
improper tags. Driving while drunk
caused 20 arrests and driving I'M
registered cars q arrests.
Other arrests for June follow: As
sault and battery, IA; failing to stop
at crossroads, 10; no mirrors, g.;
larceny, 8; drunk and disOrdeTly, g.;
overloaded trucks, 6; improper
lights, 5; carrying concealed deadly
weapons, 5; held as witness, s.;
trespassing, 4; transporting liquor,
4 manslaughter, 8; breaking and
entering, 8; assault with intent to
kill, 2, and passing worthless checks
two.
There was one arrest on each of
the following charges: Taking car
without consent of the owner; leav-
ing scene of accident; livestock
running at large on highway; felOn-
ious assault; desertion from army;
accomplice; making threats; muir
der; aiding and abetting; statuary
offense; illegal possession of liquor;
obstructing highway; vagrancy and
non-support.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
STATE CROP CONDITION
SHOWS DECIDED GAIN
rCentinned from frst taael

same acreage as 1927. The condition
in Delaware is about 10 times bet
ter than the condition for the Unit
ed States and somewhat better than
surrounding states. AS in the case
of corn it is quite early and weather
conditions may play an important
part in the final outturn.
An increased acreage of potatoes
in the state with condition of 81 per
cent indicates a production of 700,-
900 bushels. This is only per cent
less than the 1927 crop and about
Is per cent larger than the five year
average production. Potato prices
are now at low eb due principally
to the late season which caused an
overlapping of the southern crop
with the eastern shore of Virginia.
This condition led to very heavy
shipments and a consequent flooded
market with new crop potatoes. Old
crop potatoes moved which also had
a depressing effect on the market.
The condition of peaches in Della
ware on July 1 was reported as 81
per cent which corresponds quite
closely to the condition reported
from the surrounding counties of
Maryland. Individual reports vary
somewhat as to the exact condition
but it is very evident that there is
a very light set of fruit on the trees.
The indicated production is only a
little better than half of last years
crop.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
ST. SWITHEN'S DAY LEGEND

The fifteenth day of July is the old
legend anniversary of st. Swithen's
Day, which has been more or less
believed as a factor in the weather
conditions. This year there were
clear skies, and therefore, if the old
legend is to be believed there will be
much fair weather in store for the
balance of the summer.
According to the popular tradition
which canonized this ninth century
English Bishop, if it rains on the an
niversary of his elimination from
his self-designated burying place, it
will continue to rain for forty days
thereafter.
It was the Bishops wish to be
buried in a certain spot, not in his
church, and in the year 1862 when he
died his wish was granted, but a
century alter his body was eXhumed
and placed within the church. This
second burial was to have taken
place July Is, but after the body
was removed from its original rest
ing place, violent rains withheld the
ceremonies for forty days and nights.
Records show the greatest July
rainfall for New York as occurring
in 1889, when 1853 inches fell. The
least was in July, 1919, when but %
inches were recorded.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
INFANT MORTALITY
DROPS In STATE
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II, 400 prospective school children,
and nearly 1400 prospective mothers.
AS a result of the divisions work
three community nurses in two cities
are now carrying on maternity and
infancy work which we begun with
the use of maternity and infancy
funds.
"The major activities Of the divi-
sion during the year were health
conferences and visits to homes to
give instruction relating to maternal,
infant, and child care" the report
says. Physicians conducted 276
children health conferences, So pre-
natal conferences and SO combined
child-health and prenatal conferen-
ces, and nurses made nearly 32,500
visits to homes in the course of
which they saw 952 prospective mo-
theirs, attended 222 confinements
and 266 mothers of newborn babies,
BIO infants and 6469 preschool chill
dren, are among the activities in the
State during the year.
Other activities included the or
ganization of 4 classes for teaching
young girls the essential of hygiene,
a campaign for immunization against
diphtheria in So communities as a
result of which more than 100 chill
dren were immunized.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
SHOULD TREAT SEED
WHEAT AGAINST SMUT
rContinned from frst paael

that only 1900 bushels were treated
in 1925, as compared to 10000 bush
els in 1926, and $4,000 bushels in
1927.
While some growers prefer the
formaldehyde method of treatment,
the majority of them are using the
dust disinfectants which are more
convenient and offer no danger of
injuring the termination of the kerr
nels. One of the chief arguments
in favor of these dust materials,
however, is that the wheat can be
treated Immediately after it has
been threshed and then stored until
seeding time, which is an important
factor to be considered in view of
the time and labor evolved in
treating large quantities of seed.
In using these dust disinfectants
it is very essential that the seed
be treated in a revolving drum or
barrel in order that every kernel
may become thoroughly covered to
insure a complete control of the
smut. These materials should be
used at the rate of two ounces to
each bushel of grain.
In all probability seed treatment
will be scheduled in
Kent county again this year by Mr..
Wilson, but in the meantime many
of the wheat growers could be treat
ing their seed and thereby have it
ready to SOW when the seeding per-
iOd comes this fall.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH
OUR LEVY COURT NOW?
(Communicated)

A great number of our citizens
have been watching with disgust the
way the matter of building a dirt
road from Slaughter Beach to Cedar
Beach is being handled. If the in
terests of the public was considered
at all the road would have been
completed before this; so that when
work is started on the road from
Argo to Slaughter Beach, the public
and property owners could reach
the beach via Cedar Beach Road.
First-The layout of the road did
not suit certain interests.
Finally, a new survey was made,
approved and the road ordered
built; then, when a citizen giving
the dirt to the. county, requests the
dirt be moved in a certain way, in
order not to have holes blown i'll
his pasture field, thereby making it
dangerous for his cattle, work is
ordered stopped. Again, as usual,
the public is made the goat.
We hope that petty political diff
ferences have not entered into this
situation, which many of our friends
fear. If the Sussex Levy Court can
not get their dirt from one source
they should get it from another, and
give the public a square deal.
We protest further delay in build
ing this connecting link.
USERS OF THE ROAD.
Milford, Del, July IS, 1928.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
WINGATE is REELECTED
MAYOR OF REHOBOTH
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COHfiHnea from first PageJ
term of town commissioner expired,
was not a candidate.
Out of a field of five candidates,
Frank L. Chase was chosen for tax
collector. The other candidates
were Robert w. Yarnall and Miss
Anna S. Hazard. Henry Frazer,
present collector, was not a candi-
date. The recent announcement of
the assessed valuation of property
at S3,SOO,0O0 and the increase in the
tax rate to S1.1O make this position
worth $3.50 to the successful candi-
date.
In addition to Mayor Wingate the
following were elected without oppo-
sition: Assessors, Walter P. Robin
son, M. D., Herbert B. Joseph and
]. Arthur Downing; judges of cleo
ton, Maurice L. Weaker and Thomas
w. Ewing, Jr.; auditors, John F.
Phillips, c. X. Lynch, and R. E.
Wilson; inspector of election, Ed
ward S. Pettyjohn.
The polls were open from 1 to 5
D. m. The election was held at the
Fire Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
A FEW DRINKS OF SCOTCH"

Arthur G.. Staples, veteran editor
Of the Lewiston (Maine) Evening
Journal, printed in his book, 1.-The
Passing Age" the following letter
from ga correspondent who seems
to have taken some offense at our
opinion on the duty of good people
to obey the law"
All will agree that the following is
an unusual presentation of the per-
sonal liberty theme.
To the Editor:
You seem to take a good deal of
delight in telling other people how
to live and perhaps that is your bus
mess, but it seems to me that you
exceed your duty when you arrogate
to yourself the right to inform all of
those who may happen to enjoy an
occasional drink of Scotch" on oc-
casions.
1 have been presented fine bottle
of Scotch whiskey for Christmas and
it is before me as I sit at my type
writer and indite this letter to you.
It bears the label of Sandy MacDon-
aida good, fair, well-bodied liquor
which I am assured was bought be-
fore the war and has been in my
friends cellar ever since. What
right has any form of Law to make
me a criminal if I partake of this
gift as it was intended that do by
the giver.
I claim that any such law is an
invasion of my personal liberty. I
notice that you have referred often
in your excellent column to the So
called Bill of Rights which secures
to all men and women certain in
alienable rights to their personal lib
erty, which, as you say, are not in
consistent with the rights of others.
How do you reconcile your state
ments?
I have just tasted of this bottle of
liquor, will confide to you, and I
cannot see where or how am in
vading the rights of any other per-
son on earth. I find it excellent. 1t
warns my stomach; it inspires my
thought. 1 cannot feel, Mr.. Editor,
that have wronged the community
or added to the lawlessness of the
general society in so doing. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
FORMER GOVERNOR
TOWNSEND OUT OF
SENATORIAL RACE
[C.ntisse4 frsm 6rH basel

Douglass Buck, of near New Castle,
might be nominated for Governor.
While Mr.. Bucks name is persist
emily mentioned by Wilmington
leaders, Sussex cOuntians are not
enthusiastic over him. The Sussex
fight will be to hold the Governor
ship for the lower county.
DR.. L. Heisler Ball, when asked
about a report that he was can
didate for United States Senator,
replied Yes, l have decided to be-
come candidate. 1 have served two
terms in the United States Senate
and with a Republican President l
would have better chance to serve
my people than would Democratic
senator"
DR.. Ball said he did not propose
to open headquarters at this time,
but he felt almost assured of the
delegates to the Republican State
convention in September from
Christiana hundred, his home hun
bred.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20

gin TIL S y M M ER SO CIAL s w M ~

Miss Maxine Grove. Mrs. A. E. Rosa
was their chaperone.
90
Miss Anne Grier gave another de-
lightful yacht party on Wednesday
afternoon, this time cruising in the
ocean and ending up in the evening
at Rehoboth. Her guests were Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. V. Grier, Miss Rach-
ell D. Frame, Miss Virginia Smith,
Miss Betty Varney, Mr.. Frank R.
Grier, Mr.. Caleb Layton, of George
town, and Mr.. Wells Horsey, of
Dover.
The Mems Bridge Club met this
week with Mr.. Harry Pierce.
90
The Wednesday Night Bridge Club
enjoyed a bridge-luncheon at Reno
both on Tuesday afternoon, with
Mrs. Frank Grier and Mrs. Harry
Grier as co-hostesses. The substi-
tutes were Miss Evelyn Butler and
Mrs. MacBlair Lloyd.
90
On Wednesday night Mrs. Don
nell Marshall entertained the We'd
nesday Night Bridge Club, with as
substitutes Miss Evelyn Butler and
Mrs. MacBlair Lloyd.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
CHIROPRACTORS MEET

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Del-Mar-Va Chiropractors Asso-
citation met in fredericksburg, Md, on
Wednesday at the Riverview Inn
This meeting was called to order by
the chairman for the month, DR.
Matsinger.
DR.. Weygand commented on book
on chiropractic by Vedder and a let
ter was read addressed to DR.. Broug-
her who had been appointed nation
al committeeman in Delaware for
the national advertising campaign.
Problems of interesting cases
were then submitted for discussion
by Drs. Wood, Tobin and Wilker.
At the conclusion of the evening
an invitation to spend the afternoon
and evening of July Is with DR.. and
Mrs. Weygand on their new motor
boat was accepted for the members
and their families.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
POULTRY FROM DELAWARE TO
IOWA

We are advised by A. G. Jones
of the A. c. Jones Poultry Farm, OF
I Georgetown, that a shipment of over
one thousand pullets for breeding
purposes, from his famous strain OF
Barred Plymouth Rocks, was pur-
chased by firm in the State of
Iowa.
Mr.. Jones thinks this is the larg
est order of poultry ever shipped
from Delaware to the West, and
probably, the largest from the cas-
tern section of the United States.
Sussex county is known as one
of the big five poultry producing
counties of the United States, and
the A. c. Jones Poultry Farm and
Hatcheries, are located in the hub
of activity. We take this opportun-
ity to call your attention to the A.
C. Jones ad appearing in this paper
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
MILFORD GRANGE FAIR
SEPTEMBER % AND 80

The Grange Fair will be held in
the Grange Hall on Friday and Sat
urday, September % and 20 Of this
year. This is an annual Grange af-
fair, and is looked forward to, not
only by Changers but by the people
Of the town and surrounding coun-
try as well. All the usual good and
interesting features will appear and
as many new ones as it is possible
to secure. The various committees
have been named, and will appear
later, together with further informa-
ton about the fair. Members of the
Grange and their friends who so
kindly help each. year are asked to
keep the dates in mind and get work
and contributions ready as well as
the fowls for exhibit, and for salad.
Watch for list of committees, as well
as other items, next week.
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
BLEASE SAYS RASKOB
LETTER MEANS DEFEAT
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convention, but would have held a
Simon pure Democratic convention
of their own and would have placed
in the field a platform and candi-
dates of their choice and invited all
citizens of the United States of
America to join them in the election
of such candidates.
Il am supporting and expect to
support the nominees of the Hous-
ton convention because l am a DEM
ocrat, and having participated in
that convention will support its
nominees. However, l fear very
much for the result unless we stand
by and uphold the constitution in
all respects as it is written.
CAS- a senator of the United States
l shall not vote to repeal the Eight
zenith Amendment nor to modify or
repeal the present laws for its en-
forcement."
Milford chronicle., 1928-07-20
MILFORD GRANGE

The July field meeting, in charge
of Cedar Neck Division, will be held
next Saturday afternoon, July 21st,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Byron
Deputy. A short program has been
arranged, and a pleasant social hour
awaits you. Come, and bring the
family, also invite a friend or Two.
Ice cream will be on sale as usual,
and the committee will serve an
abundance of cake. The bake, which
was to have been held on July 21st
by the Milford Neck Division, has
been postponed one week, and will
be held at the Pierce Hardware store
on Saturday morning, July 2Sth.
Don't forget the date. This is the
last Grange bake for the season.