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The Washington times., 1928-12-22

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The great monuments. palaces
ana temples of the Mayas offer rlcn
possibilities to the American builder,
he declares. Their style may be
profitabIy adapted to modern needs,
he believes, with such materials 81
terra Gotta being used to ERECT
economies. and to give the brllliany
lcoIors 4 permanence which was tiIi.
fortunately lacking IN the panied
stone of the. originals.
s.The art and architecture q the
ancient Mayas, says Mr.. Hottem'
Were IS highly developed as ~
fairly rival Imperial Rome With
which they were cOntempc
sA ssIn Yucatar. Guataniala ana
Honduras. there are the remains 0f
4 score or cities. all now oyergroWn
nv the tropical jungle, which o11eT
4 field for research unpaEallei "a
any country.
Restoration Pushed
esorne 81 these have been exec
yated. The Carnegie INSTITUTION q
washington. D. Il. has been festor-
ing the great pyramids and palaceg
of Chichen-Itza. The Pyramids ane
usually square. and are surmounted
81 temples. with grand staircases
leading to them Some Of the tenn
pies were used for sacrificiai pur
poses and these have staircases Ori
all four sides.
rThe architecture Of the Maya
iciviIization was IN brilliant c0lors
anpIied rs thin washes. UnfOrtu.
nately, colors are not permanent
even today, except when they are
fixed Nv fire. as IN ia case of ce-
rafnics and terra Gotta.
ssThe first impression one has ~
viewing the great monuments Of the
Mayas5is that il is q pity the color
was not Of d permanent nature. lt
one IS ! modern architect he thinks
this Is the style for terra Gotta
par excellence.
.'The Maya civilization which be-
gan centuries before the Christian
era. finally succumbed to the at
facks Of the Spaniards. The high.
est development Of its architecture,
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
CLEAR title
STRESSED

emphasizing the importance OF
securing .'clear title" on all land
purchased, James u Becker, presi-
dent Of the Real Estate and Colun1-
bia Title. Insurance Co, in an ad-
dress to the =. M. G. A. real
estate class, outlined the origin
and development of the modern
title companies and stressed tnelr
values to Twentieth Century inyes-
tors.
IN the past, purchasers of prop
erty have been satisfied with Whal
is known as a warranty deed, ana
possession by the vender was
usually q guarantee Of ownership;
the past history of the property
purchased was not taken into con
sideration. AS land values IN
creased during recent years, the
evidence of title began to multiply
and purchasers became more eau
tious as to the validity OF any
papers that might be conveyed to
them on the purchase OF piece
OF property.
Land Is bought at purchasers
risk and it IS Of vital importance
that they have knowledge OF any
property transfer that might IN
any way effect the validity OF the
title.
Becker further pointed out that
the modern title companies have
been created to assist the public
in procuring clear title to their
property. These papers as pre-
sented by the title companies are
certified as to condition of title
as it appears from an examination
Of the. land records. The paper
most commonly used and known, is
the "titIe certificate which pro-
tects the purchaser from any de-
fects that many appear of record
and not reported in certificate OF
title.
"One of the most important links
Becker ''is the transfer of the
fee which is accomplished by the
execution, delivery and recording
of the proper deed OF conveyaRcing.
Deeds in respect to their prepara-
ton and acknowledgment must fol.
low the law prevailing in the place
where the land is situated. Every
detail in respect to the phrase
oIogy and certificate must con-
form to local legal requirements.
ANY deed conveying real prop
erty in this District executed, ac-
knowledged and certified as re-
ouired by law, and delivered to
the person in whose favor the
same is executed. takes effect from
the date of delivery thereon. ex-
cept as to creditors and subsequent
bona fide purchasers, and mort
gagees without notice of said deed.
and others interested in said prop
erty, it only takes effect from the
time of its delivery to the recorder
| of deeds for record"
The Washington times., 1928-12-22

The publication of this an
nouncement in these columns
is evidence that this news
paper co-operates with and
supports the Better Business
Bureau for your protection.
The Washington times., 1928-12-22

probably was between the years Of
1000 and 1900.
Talents Varied
n 'sIn the course cg It's growth. Il
created literature written IN
heirogIypi1ics. and d knowledge of
astronomy greater than any people
Of antiquity. It had Y calendar
dated from time approximately
500 3. G.. which was as exact a.
our own, and was Invented 1000
years before 4.
ssThe religion OF the people was
ministered by highly organized
priesthood ana possessed many gods,
not unlike the myth0Iogy Of Greece
but also with more or less couvic.
ton of Supreme Being. Learning
was confined 10 the mobiles and
DrienfinOod
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
1000 Accuracy
The Ideal Of
Washington Business

Accuracy means the whole truth and nothing but the
truth It means the elimination of half truths and the
frank statement of factsa of the facts Accuracy pre-
vents not only Misrepresentation, but also misunder-
standing and confusion.
Accurate advertising is profitable advertising i sells
merchandise and builds that most profitable assegood
will
It logical therefore for the newspaper publisher and
the advertiser to work with and support the Better
Business Bureau in its factndng work that has for its
purpose the mutual protection of the public and OF
business.
The Better Business Bureau polices advertising 1t asks
questions in it's impartial investigation Is the adver
tisement truthful? Is the advertisement accurate?
Members of that great mass of Washingtonians whom
call the public urged and invited to aid the Better
Business Bureau by calling to attention advertise
ments that may be suspected of any inaccuracies.
The Washington times., 1928-12-22

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Eudina B. Johnston 81 900. to erect
q two-story brIck dwelling At 1916
Garfield st. n w, lot 72. square 1919
w. g. and A. ". MiiIer--912.625. 70
erect tWo-ntorv brick and frame
dwelling at 2sI3 Glover Driveway
NJ. W., lot SO, square 1921
Kass Realty Caynpany--312.0 000s to
erect three one-story stores at s0R-
To Monroe st. ~. w, lot sO2. square
d. w. Chase-sf2.ooo. 10 erect two
two-atory brick dwellings at 739s-12
Seventh 81. n. w. lots 16-i7 suuaTe
W. vi Lighthown-s4.5oO to erect
q two-story frame dwelling at 1928
Michigan Ave. N. W.. lot 8 suuare
1887.
story brick dwelling at 4434 Hunt
Pi n. E.. lot 1890. square 5127.
Peter Prophet $a.0 900. to erect twO-
story brick addition TO store and
dwelling At 912, sixth st. n. w. lot
SIT. square 1916.
Penn Realty COmpany--32, 900. to
remove front for corner entrance 10
store at 243 K st. N. D.. lot S6.
square T5Os
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
Brurnback Realty Firm
Begins Subdivision Work

Active construct.11 on the new
homes in Country Club Hills, the
Rrnnhack Realty Company's new
a,Ibdivision. was started last week.
some OF English and early
Colonial architecture will predOml-
nafe Builders state that the homes
VII IS enthusiastically designed 20
M the plot 81 ground on which
fhav ara to Be- erected. The homes
are are to Sc placed on the market TINS
spring.
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
Coffee Shop Opened
BY the Hamilton Hotel

The rapid growth cf the business
section 1T Fourteenth and X Sts. n.
w, was further evidenced last week
when the Hamilton Hotel cpend 4
new coffee shop with q seating
capacity Of 100.
The shop, with 4 Fourteensh
street entrance, - long, we'll
lighted room with counter and table
service. Russell Conn. manager of
the hotel. feels that this new place
~ eat win find an increasing DE-
rnand IN this section.
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
Millionaire HObO's Wife
Is Granted Divorce Writ

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec. ~
0.N.S).-Because James Eads How,
internationally known millionaire
hobo" deserted his wife in order to
lead the life tramp. Mrs. lnge-
bory ]. How was granted a divorce
here TODAY
The Washington times., 1928-12-22
Alfred Mond Provides
$500. 900 for Zion Colony

LONDON, Dec. %. Lord Mel
chett, the former Sir Alfred Mond
has subscribed $500. 900 to a Jewish
colonization corporation which will
shortly be established for Palestine
New Britain herald., 1928-02-24
CHR0MITE USED IN LINING FURNACES MaSuesite Losing Favor Be.
 cause of Costs

Washington. Feb. c4. P-Al- though the United States uses great quantities of magneslte, Whlch makes an excellent furnace lining but otherwise is practically useless, it's price has gone so high in recent years that chromite is being import cd from South Africa, India and New Caledonia as a substitute.
 The imported ore contains chro- lnium. the metal which renders steel rustproof when used as an al low and provides an extremely hard wearing surface for moving parts in machinery when applied as plat ing. Just why this rather soft metal produces such hard sur face has not been determined. but some experts are inclined to be- ljeye that the chemical action Of the plating process serves to de- posit it from solution as hydride.
 While tests have shown magne- site to be superior for lining steel furnaces, the degree of difference Is slight and the economic reasons provide the only apparent eXpiana- ton for the use of chromite. The price of magnesite. which is mined near Colville, Wash, and in Cali iornia. has advanced since 1915 from less than $17 a ton to more than $3o. In the meantime, the cost of chromitc. having declined from high war prices is now s." 10 so4 a ton, as compared with about $1o before the war.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-24
CHAIN STORES ARE
 DISTRIBUTION AID
May Eventually Solve Chat
 Trade Problem

New York, Feb. o4. R)-Trade observers see in the growth of chain store systems the possible solu- ton of one of industry's greatest modern problems-distributi
 Few single stores have so large and so rapid stock turnover, nor. can individual establishments place the enormous single orders which enable both manufacturer and pur- chaser to achieve economics in production and distribution.
 From the tea and coffee business, in which the first chain was organ ized back in 1857, the system has spread. rapidly during the last IS years, to the drug, meat, furnitur., apparel. tobacco. five and ten cent, shoe, radio, music, restaurant, can dy. electrical goods, baked goods and other lines.
 "Chains of department stores will before very long dominate the retail field" Edward A. Filene, president Of William Filene's Sons company and for 40 years a retail merchant said recently. we are right now in the midst of epoch- making changes in methods of distribution. Mass production has made mass distribution necessary"
 The pioneer chain store system, with 10000 stores. opens an aver age of 1000 new stores yearly. The first five and ten cent chain has extended it's activities to Cana ia, Cuba. Great Britain and Ger many. One chain drug store. which incidentally has gone into manu- facturing to supply it's own needs. IS said to serve one-quarter of all the people of the United States and i fair percentage of the population pf Great Britain.
 Tho chain five and ten cent stores, with their companions, the five cents to a dollar stores, are pstimated to have done a s60o.0oo.- no0 business last year. The volume of chain drug store business in 1927 is placed above soho, 100000 and of chain grocery stores above s..0n0, ,00o. In this so-called necessity" lines. such as drugs. meats and groceries. it Is estimated that the chain stores, numbering about ten per cent of the total 1n inc field. do ten to twenty per cent of the total business.
 Department of commerce statis- ties indicate that chain store sales last year were the largest in his tory. chain grocery stores alone slowing n gain of nearly 30 per cent over 1926. In December five and ten cent store sales were 'll Der cent and grocery store sales were f5o per cent higher than in ncceIlber. 191?.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-24
County and City Debt
 In Kansas Increases

Topeka, kas.. Feb. .4. R,-Low interest rates are encouraging Kan sas counties and cities to increase the bonded indebtedness of local
 government, in the opinion of Will
 J. French. state auditor.
 Bonds issued by political sub-di- visions of the state are registered in the auditors office, and the face value of the securities presented for egistry in 1927 amounted to This sum was $1,363.. :.4 in excess of the amount record ed in 1926.
 While Kansas counties. cities and school districts borrowed more tthan $15,000.0oO last year, they re- tired maturing obligations totaling
 ess thap $10.ooo.oOo.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-24
DOG WEARS HERO INSIGNIA

Amarillo, Tex. Feb. 24. R-Texas Is host to Toodles. a distinguished log. owned by Dr. John Winthrop sargent. British archaeologist, who here on research tasks. Toodles vas decorated by the Peruvian Government with the Order of the Sun, for barking at'a would be ssassin of the Peruvian president. nd thus revealing his hiding place efore the intended victim reached ne spot
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
West Thompson

James Smith is at Memphis, Tenn, this week.
 Mrs. Alfred Chuhbuek is confined to her home by Illness.
 Miss Edith Teift of Quadic is the guest of Miss Amy Ramsdell.
 Miss Emma Chubbuck was home from Storrs College for the weekend.
 Frank Madaga and family of Woon- s.ckst called on relatives here on Sun day.
 Mrs. Carrie Robbins of East Thomp- son visited Mrs. Thomas White on Friday
 Mir. and Mrs. Windsor Snow of Framlngham. Mass. are guests of Miss Mary Ramsdell.
 John Hopkinson and daughter Nir- ginia passed the weekend with friends at Lonsdale. R. l.
 Next Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid Society will serve their annual supper at the Methodist church.
 Thomas White has been suffering with a very sore arm. caused by an injury to the muscles of the arm.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Bogardus and Patricia Southwiek spent Sunday with their daughter at Andover. Conn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ketchum of Madi- son, Me. and Mrs. Charles Ackerson of Worcester. Mass, visited Mir. and Mrs Thomas White on Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Giant Artillery Gun
 Passes Through Putnam

People who happened to be at tho Putnam railroad station last Friday afternoon had a feeting glimpse oi the giant 14-inch coast defense rifle that passed through here on the way to the proving grounds at Aberdeen Maryland.
 The rife was shipped from Boston to Worcester and thence to New Lon don. The big gun mounted weighed 730, 900 pounds and with the two cars on which it rested weighed 5bi tons, This is the heaviest concentrated weight ever carried by the railroad. The train was required to move slow ly over all bridges
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Abingdon

Mrs William Murdock was in Bos- ton over the weekend.
 Mrs Bessie Stone is in Hampton the guest of her sister. Mrs. Edith Darrow.
 K. M. Clough and Howard Ciough were Sunday visitors at Andrew Amidon's.
 MT. and Mrs. George Treadueil of Spencer, Mass, have been guests of C. NJ. Sharpe.
 Mrs. Clifford Bowen, Mrs. Emily Horton and Barbara Horton were in Worcester last Saturday.
 Miss Bertha Weeks of Glastonbury spent the weekend with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Weeks.
 At the church meeting Norman Amidon was elected collector to take the place of Carl Whitehouse.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Nj. Sharpe and children and Ruth Amidon attended the football game at Storrs last Sat urday.
 Joseph Elliott attended the football game. also the banquet given at Storrs College in honor of Dads Day, last Saturday
 Mir. and Mrs. Lyman Mace, mar ried at Rockland, Mass, October 6 are spending several days with her aunt, Mrs. F. E. Botham.
 Willis Covell and family have pre- scented the Congregational church with new Baptismal Bowl, to re- place the old one that was sent to the Hartford Historical Society
 Mrs. Stella Kenyon of Pomfret, Mrs. Flora Kennedy of Dayville, Mrs. Theron Clapp and daughter of Hart ford, were Sunday callers at Mrs. Fannie Fuller's.
 The committee elected on the fin- ancial canvas to be held in November are as follows: George Platt, A. H. Amidon, Mrs B. W. Whitehouse and Rev. George B. Hawkes..
 Mir. and Mrs. II. Nj. Holbrook and family. Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Gallup and daughter. Joseph Stoddard and son Charles, Mir. and Mrs. J. k. Strom- berg, Miss E. F. Allen, Mrs. Della Averill and Ralph West, Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Medbury and family and Mir. Potter of Putnam. motored 10 Rocky Hin last Sunday to attend ser vices at the Congregational church. Rev. Richard J. Elliott, formerly Of Abingdon Is the pastor.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Thompson

Mir. olney Brott spent the weekend in town.
 Mrs. W. T. Peckham is the guest of Mrs. Frank Legg
 Mrs. Frederic Banks of Bridgeport is the guest of Miss Elliott.
 Mrs. Frank Legg gave bridge party Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Dexter Elliott entertained at dinner Wednesday evening.
 Mir. Thomas Fell has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. C. E. Searls.
 Mrs. Charles Masten gave a lunch con for Mrs. Colcleugh last Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs Alfred Lemon and children spent the weekend in town.
 Mrs. Andre Roosevelt has been in New York and Montclair the past week.
 Mrs. Nelson Bradford and Mir. Hen ry Bradford recently spent day in New Haven.
 Mrs. Upham and Miss Barbara Up- ham gave costume party last Satur- day evening.
 Mrs. James phctteplace of Provi- dence attended Mrs. Legg's card party Thursday.
 Mrs. Lowell and Miss Lester of New London were guests of Mrs. ]. V. Dart last week.
 The Thimble Club held its first meeting of the season at the residence of Mrs. Louis Converse Thursday
 A supper and program for Grange members will be given at Chandler's Hall Tuesday evening, October 16th.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. The child is to be named Arthur Chase.
 The All Club had an interesting meeting at Mrs. Jacques recently. Mrs. Dakin from Storrs gave talk on Home Nutrition.
 Mrs. Legg, Miss Olney. Miss FL l liott and Miss Wiley attended a card party given by Miss Lowell in Pom fret Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Arthur Mills and Miss Lewis attended the banquet given by the Woman's Republican Club at the Put nam Inn, Tuesday evening.
 Messrs William Smith and Floyd Samson, who have been in town with Mir. Smiths family for eight months, have returned to New Mexico, where they will live on a ranch.
 Miss Dorothy Phinny of Guilford has been visiting her aunt, Miss Sher- man. Last week Miss sherman and Miss Phinny spent night at the Ban croft in Worcester, attending the Mu- sic Festival.
 Monday was busy day at the Russian Bear. Besides many guests from out of town. the Patriots and Founders gave a luncheon in honor ef Mrs. n;isiii, who later gave an address to the D. A. K. in Putnam. Rev. F.. S. Lyon will preach Sunday morning on "The Salt of the Earth" He will also give a special talk in the | Sunday school. The service last Sun day morning was unusually we'll at tended. about l50 being present.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Thompson W. C. T. U. will be held at Kings Daughters Hall, East Thompson, on Thursday, Oct. IS, at o'clock. The topic is Temperance and Missions and the ladies of the missionary society at Thompson are Co be guests of the union. Mrs. Lucy Knight of Oxford will be present and give the address of the afternoon.
 Last Sunday evening the Thompson [ Young Peoples Society joined the Brandy Hill c. E. Society at Brandy | Hin. Every member of both societies took part. There were sixty or more present An invitation was extended . to the Brandy Hill Society to attend . the service in Thompson October 2i, when the Abingdon society is also in- vited. The president of the Thomp- son society will lead the meeting. The ! service will begin at D. m.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Canterbury Man
 Nominated In 18th

Delegates to the 2gth congressional district Republican convention, which includes the town of Pomfret. met at sthe Nathan Hale Hotel, Saturday, to nominate candidate fer state sem lator. There were but two absentees out of the delegates elected, J. Fred Ash and C. k. Griggs, both of Pom fret. The town was represented by Henry r. Paine and C M Sharpe.
 Only one candidate was placed in nomination, Andrew T. J. Clarke of Canterbury, who was nominated by exclamation. Following the conven- tion the delegates were guests of the candidate at q luncheon in the hotel at which covers were laid for seventy five.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
THE GROSVENORDALES

to attend a prize drill to be held in New Bedford on October 27. The guard teams are confident that they will return with several prizes.
 Ladies Aid
 The Ladies Aid of the Swedish Lutheran church held their regular monthly meeting in the church vestry on Thursday evening, October 4. They planned Co hold a banquet in the church basement on Thursday evening, October II. Hans we ls made to visit the old Ladies Home in Worcester on Sunday, October 2l. This trip had previously been plan ned for last month but due to the death of one of ther members, it was postponed.
 During the evening, the society pre- sented Mrs. Fritz Soderberg sum of money and bouquet of flowers. This was q token of appreciation for the work that Mrs. Soderberg has ac- complished. Mrs. Soderberg gave a short speech in response to the presen- tation. acknowledging the gift.
 Following the business meeting, refreshments were served by the com mittee consisting of Mrs. Otto Sward, Mrs John Stein, Mrs J. F.. Supre- nant and Mrs. r. Soderberg. For the next meeting, the committee in charge of the refreshments include, Mrs. John Swanson, Mrs. Edward Swan son, Mrs. Emil Swanson and Mrs. John Svenning.
 
 The Ladies Aid will hold Harvest Supper in the church vestry on 0cto- Der 27. This supper will be open to all the public.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
West Glocester

Cyrus Place spent Tuesday in Pro videuce
 Walter Moran called on friends ir Cambridge, Mass. Wednesday.
 Mrs. Ruth Cutler called on Mrs. F A. Brodie Saturday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs Conrad Montie oi Putnam called on Mir. and Mrs. Ever. rett Cutler Sunday,
 Walter Crahtree of Nutnam spent the weekend with his uncle and aunt Mir, and Mrs. Willard Place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lester Dinges enter tained Mir and Mrs. William Powell
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11

and son of Ashway, R. l., Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Shaw and family spent the weekend in Pascoag, R. l., the guests of Mrs. Shaw's moth CT.
 Mrs. Floyd Moran of Mapleville and daughters, June, Eleanor hnd Edith Louise spent a few days with mother-in-law, Mrs. Fred Moran.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lester Dinges were
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11

surprised with a house warming q week aSo Saturday. There were nine teen present. Whist and bridge were played. Refreshments were served.
 The Community Club met Thurs day afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. It was voted to purchase a Victro.a for the school as soon as possib'r. The club will observe family night Nov. 9th, and "Chepachet Mothers Club"
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Goodwsn-Martin

Miss Gertrude Martin, daughter ot MT. and Mrs. Ludger Martin wa, married to John A. Goodwin. son oi Mir and Mrs. Joseph Goodwin of Wal, pole. Mass. on Monday at St. Joseph, church. Rev. John C.. Mathieu off ciated at the ceremony,
 The bride wore a white satin gown with a full length veil. She carried n bouquet of white roses. The couple were attended by the brides uncle and the bridegroom's father. Durine the ceremony, Roy Huggins sang, 70 Promise Me" and several selections were also rendered by the church choir,
 The couple will make their home in this town after a wedding trip Co Manchester, N. H.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
Haven Happenings

Edward Riley a patient at the Ha- ven is in very poor health at present
 Jeanette Larvivire, Mrs. Cora Beau, boin, Mrs. Clarence Barber of Dan. ielson: Nathan Prince of Hartford and Danielson and Charles Riley of Brooklyn were recent callers at the Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11
HosO she Gosd Help

No man or woman of the humblesi sort cun really he strong. gentle. pure and good without somebody being helped and comiouod hy the very ex. listened of ihef rnodness. Phillips Brooks
Putnam patriot., 1928-10-11

%iillil %iillil be invited to meet with them in a social at the school house. It will be the eighth anniversary of the W. c. c. Club. The next meeting will be held October 30th.