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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

sy' Long, "Dick" Hyland, "Hill' Riley. Art" pilz, Dummy" Felix, Dummy Norlander, Nap" Scott. Jimmy" Dunn. Harry Anderson. 'Frencny" Bonenfant. Chicken" Bonenfant. Bob OLeary. and oth- CT sturdy athletes of that period were in the lineup at one time or another. Some of those mentioned have since died. while others are in New Britain but not active in athletics.
 Coyle was a rugged fuilback, roa- stssed Of great strength. ''Chickd n" Bonenfant played halfback, as did Dunn. who also played quarterback at times. Witkin was center, De- laney played guard, and Long. Fly land, O'Leary, Anderson and NIT lander were ends. Long was ratel the best defensive end in the game, his forte being the finding of the ball carrier through strong inter ference. Time after time he .'as seen planted m his tracks, while in
 
 him. and when the man with the ball arrived, he invariably found "Butsy' waiting for him. Norland.: and Anderson were probably the fastest and flashiest pair of wing men of that time in professional football. Both died some years ago. Anderson, the lightest man on the squad. wore sneakers" instead Of cleated shoes. yet he played a whirlwind game against big fellows. He was clean player, fast as light ming going down the field under . iunts and sure tackle.
 Twenty years ago, football called l for strong linemen and the Nut megs had them. The forward pass and other plays intended p open Np tho offensive were not much ir use and consequently every team depended considerably on straigh' football. Bugs" Delaney, "BilT' Xxi. ley, 'Frenchy" Bonenfant, Felix Berney Wetski and other stalwart. always had a workout except when an unusually weak team was the attraction. Two hundred pounders ir the backfields of the New Haven Glees. the Springfield Boat Club Bridgeport Thunderbolts and other elevens who played here were nevc, known to apologize as they crashed through, and as none of the teams had a corps of trainers, squad ot substitutes and an emergency Xii on hand at all times. the boys or the line took plenty of punishment and liked 1t.
 As the years passed and change, took place in the rules of the gam. and the attitude of the public to. wards it, the Nutmegs made an ,f fort to provide better facilities but was next to impossible to keep the crowd off the playing area. Tn tn. early years teams played in a circle formed by the spectators. and end running was practically out Of tho question. An exceptionally fast half back might get away to a good start and cellar the end, but h. would have to fight his way through the crowd to make any headway There was no way of marking Sfl the distance to be made on fht plays. either, except 10 have some. one pace it off and stand there with q stick, but this was generally the cause of arguments, espe eciall, when there was reason to disput. the claim that the distance had beer gained. Someone always knew "a
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
OLD NUTMEG TEAM
 GRIDIR0N PIONEERS
Put New Britain on Football
 Map Many Years Ago

Nothing was more natural than that the decision of the promoters of football in New Britain this sea son to play under the name of the Nutmegs would stir the memories of players and fans of an earlier pe- riod, and it has done just that. There were organized teams in New Brit ain prior to the formation of the original Nutmegs. but the sport, in common with others, had not eb- tnined the great grip on the public that it has since gained, and in- deed, it was not until the Nutmcgs had been together for several rea- cons that the players could safely feel themselves properly before the public as an organization. In the early 1900's New Britain was with out the facilities it boasts of today, but it had athletes. and the games they played with what they had to do will never De forgotten by the fans who like to smile back on the past. although they may frown on the present,
 Charles Fay. known in sport cir clcs as "rhe Deacon was the or ganizcr of the Nutmeg football team, which first came into prom thence in the season of 1905. At that time a group of young men who lived on Spring street, Smalley street, Hartford avenue, Oak street. and vicinity, hung around" Schmarr's corner. at East Main street, Spring street and Hartford avenue. It was there they read their sport sheets. and # was there they assembled before going to the the ater. the fairs at Hanna's Armory, the dances at Holmes X Hoffman's. or anywhere else where entertain mcllt was provided at that time. Among them were good ball play ! CTS who. given the the srn tooth fields of today and the lively balls which are credited with much of the heavy hitting in the professional leagues. might have gone higher in the 1 game.
 Scrlmmagcs at Andrews Field In the football season. there Vas not room enough around the corner to kick and throw the ball and the policemen of that time were fully as capable of ''sneaking up" on a crowd of boys as are the moto cycle cops today, consequently the gang sought a field where there was ample room to play without molest- = ing anyone or being chased. An drews' field on Allen street. where there are thickly populated streets now. was the handicst park, and every Sunday. from morning until dusk. the boom of the football and the crack of the bat against tn" baseball. in season, could be heard.
 Every Lall player in the north end was accom modated there. the "big fellows" naturally having the pref erence Of the ''best" diamond which. as d matter of fact. was al- ways in worse condition than the poorest infield on any diamond in any part of Connecticut at present.
 Deacon" Fay had good foot ball team, made mp of young men who played for the love of the sport. Whether they could hold their own with the teams that have been developed in New Britain 1, the past 10 years or not is. a debst = able question. but they stood high in football circles throughout Con necticut. trimming all the fast clubs season after season. Abe" Witkin. Bugs" Delaney. Gus Coyle, But
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

sington crew in the game and they confidently expect to solve the slants of the league pitcher in tomorrow's clash.
 Manager John Cabay may decide to use Lefty" Atwood in tomor- rows game. Nicho gave his very best last Sunday but he was defeat ed. A portsider might change the luck. Cabay thinks.
 The two teams are about equally balanced. If neither breaks under the strain which to the players is as great as a world series battle, it will be tight squeeze for which ever one wins. kensington hopes for three straight victories while the Falcons are determined to start winning tomorrow.
 The contest will start promptly at 2 o'clock with Mike Lynch or Ripper" Mckeon behind the bat and Herbie Sautter on the bases.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
TRovGHs FOR COOIIEs

Hankow. Sept. 29 UP)-Water ,roughs have made their appear ance on the highways of Hankow. However. they are too small for the Manchurian ponies which are to be seen hereabouts. but have been provided for the human beasts of burden who are far in the ma jority.
 The water troughs are made Of wood and have small cups attached. The coolies. shouldering their auto mobile chassis. bedroom set or whatever else they are carrying. have found the troughs extremely wlcome in the hot weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

him and he took cars of the paiy without seeming to exert htmsetf.
 The New Haven Gtees had . fs4. headed halfback who was . flash. In those days he was called . 'whiz." which ws the superlatve h praise dealing. He actualiy was what has since been designated . triple threat, for he could kick. run, tackle and do anything else the game call- ed for.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
speAking of porte

The 6rat football game in accord aacs wtth the adopted practice of tAe management of the Nutmeg A. C. h mssttn0 teams organized in cities in Connecticut will be- played at Memorial field tn Willow Brook park tomorrow afternoon. AL Bridgeport will furnish the opposi- ton.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
READY FOR GAME

Hanover N. H.. Sept. 2s (UP)- Dartmouth's football squad rested this morning for the game with Norwich this afternoon. Coach Jesse Hawley was reticent ts d. vulse the lineup for the clash but Al Mafsters. and Dick Black are ex- pecteA to start.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

A record crowd is expected to at- tend the baseball game in Kensing- ton tomorrow. kensington captured the first game from the Falcons by . l to Q score last week. It was re- 'Harded as the best battle seen in this city in many years.
 It was So close that it goes with out saying that almost every fan who was there last Sunday, will at tend the game tomorrow.
 Besides that there were consider ably over ( thousand spectators at the football game in Willow Brook park. This augurs well for the suc- cess Of football on the whole this season,
 There Is plenty of interest when rivalry can b1 created. With Hart ford entered in the football field again this year. there is bound to be plenty of interest in football.
 Tom Leary and "Butsy" Sturm of last years All-New Britain team are members of the Travellers Shoe Co. team in Hartford. These two are strong men in action and when the time comes for New Britain to play the Capital City combination. many will be interested in watching them play.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
BLUES TO nERIDEN
New Britain Football Team to Tackle Fast Silver City FaiexIaS Tomorrow Afternoon.

The New Britain Blues football team will journey to Meriden to. morrow to stack up against the fast Falcons at St. Stanislaus field. The game will be called promptly at 80 o'clock. This will be the third year in which the two teams have met and real battle is expected between The two eleyens.
 Coach Zwick has put the candi dates and players through some stifl practices during the past few weeks and the team is in perfect shape for it's opening game. The team will .eavta the Ranger club rooms in cars at 1:45 o'clock.
 A light practice will be held in the morning at 10 o'clock at Willow Brook park. All players are asked 10 be present.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

A ship similar 10 bark except that the foremast ,s square rigged and the two after -mssts aye fore and aft riSged, is called | barken- tine.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results Chicago [, New York 5. St. Louis 10, Boston 5. t15 innings). Other clubes not scheduled.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
The Standing

Games 1tAla,, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn. St. Louis at Boston. Cincinnati at Philadelphia. ?.
 Games TOnsOrvSsw Philadelphia at Brooklyn. St. Louis at New York. Chicago at Cincinnati. Other clubs not scheduled.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

The following week. it is under steod. the Ail-New Haven team will come here. Although nothing defi- nite is known about the orxanixa- ten of the Connecticut State Foot heu league. there are many teams In the state organized and 1t Is pos able that the locals will play teams Of this kind all season long.
 This should give state competi- ton enough Of a boost to attract the interest of the hundreds of foot ball fans in the city.
 With the Kensington and Falcon baseball teams playing the second game of their city championship series In kensington tomorrow. and the Nutmegy playing the All li-Bridge- port football team, sport fans in the city have plenty to divide their at- tsntion.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Games Tomorrow Washington at. St. Louis. Philadelphia at Chicago. New York at. Detroit, Boston at Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Baseball Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Ns.sll.rtlnY's As.,

Nt'sl1'flJAy'H NessWIts New York IT. Detroit 6. Philadelphia !. Chicago 5. Boston l, Cleveland ., St. Louis 1, Washington 5.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
The Stanslluax

Games Tt1lay New York at Detroit. Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St. Louis. Boston at Cleveland.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
EGG SCARCITY SENDS PRICES
SOARING FOR HOLIDAY TRADE
EGGS, ALONG WITH POULTRY. IN
GREATER DEMAND AT THIS TINE
Buyers of Other States Invade Della
ware and Offer Fancy Prices-Few
POultrymen Grade Their Eggs

The demand for eggs for the holi-
day trade and the tremendous growth
IN the past few years of the chicken
hatcheries is responsible for the high
price asked for eggs in Delaware at
this session of the year, poultrymen
say. Within the last ten years, hatch
cries have sprung up all over the
state, but largely in Sussex county,
and from the best figures obtainable,
| between two and three million baby
chicks are Matched in Delaware each
year. If the hatcheries could obtain
more accredited eggs they would in
crease their output, it is stated. Many
of the eggs offered for sale in stores
now are small, being the eggs from
pullets, and which are not of value to
the hatchery. Hatchery men in the
lower part of the State are buying
eggs from Maryland, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and the New England
states, and respite this they cannot
obtain all they could use. One plant
in lower Delaware has a capacity for
over 100000 eggs at one Matching.
Chicken and waffles has come to be
a favorite dish everywhere. This has
created a demand for broilers, the
year around. As result, chicken
hatcheries are being operated almost
the year round. Some of them lay
off only during July and August. This
year the egg supply has been mater
tally cut BY parasite disease among
many poultry plants. Another reason
why eggs are scarce thus causing
high price is the invasion Of Delaware
BY trucks from Philadelphia and Bal
timOre, the owners of which buy all
the eggs they can get in Delaware for
shipment to the larger cities. w. 4.
Derickson, director Of the Bureau of
Markets, had an interesting interview
the other day with a truck man, who
stopped at the formers Office and ask
ed where he could get in touch with a
dozen large poultry raisers. His |
truck was antiquated and his clothing |
didn't indicate wealth Mr.. Derickson |
many times had been unfortunate in |
that he had given the names Of poul
try raisers to a stranger, who visited i
these places giving the information i
that he had ben directed to the poul
try raiser BY a State official. Because
Of this statement, poultrymen had
trusted strangers and then found to
their sorrow that they had been trick
ed, receiving no pay for their eggs or
poultry. Upon learning this, the
stranger produced ten 500 American
Railway certificates, and also a big
roll Of bills containing tens and twen-
les.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
HONOR E. z. TAYLOR AND BRIDE
Couple Came on From East Orange,
n. j., for Thanksgiving and Were
"Surprised'' by Their Friends

/ Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Z. Taylor (nee
Miss Elizabeth Guthrie of Cleveland
Ohio), who were married in Colorado
on September %, were overwhelmed
by their relatives and friends We'd
nesday evening at The Wayside Inn,
when they came to Smyrna to spend
Thanksgiving with Mr.. Taylor's moth
er, Mrs. George w. Taylor. Mr.. Tay-
lor is a former Smyrna boy who is
making a success of life. He is pres
ident of the Mono-Service Company
of Newark, N. j. The happy surprise
to the bride and groom was arranged
and given by their relatives and
friends of Milford and so delightfully."-
well was it handled that Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor were "taken in" completely.
The Wayside Inn was prettily decor
ated and had a most welcome cheer.
The evening started off with five
course dinner for which credit is Civ
en- Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Taylor for the
delightful manner in which it was
served At each plate was prettily
decorated menu with courses all listed
in happy vein in which the bride and
groom came in for a number of "hits"
and "iokes." During the course din
ner a four-piece orchestra of Milford
dispensed bright and catchy music.
Toasts were given the bride and
groom to which they responded hap
PLY. A song hit, especially arranged
and applicable to the Taylor family
was sung. The evening closed with
private "movie show" by Mr.. Elmer
z. Taylor of their travels thru Europe,
Asia, Africa, South america, United
States and other places. Mr.. and Mrs
Taylor were cordially received by the
company present. Those at the din
ner and reception We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ. Mulholland, DR.. and Mrs.
Frank L. Grier, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Grier, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulhol-
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Humes, all of Milford;
Mr.. and Mrs. Cove Taylor of New
York City; Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer z.
Taylor, Of East Orange, N. j.; Mr..
Ivison Rowland, Of Newark, ~ j.:
Mrs. Ebert Beeman and son Billy, of
Newark, N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Ferguson, Of Blackbird; Mrs. G. E.
Mrs. George W. Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. H. d. Boyer, Mr.. and Mrs.
@. Leland Harmonson, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Ray
mond, Nj. and Mrs Howard R. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. James v. Wright, of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
j. w. TUCKER LEASES STORE
E. r. MulIin Stores, Inc, Take Po-tion
Used for WOmen's Department

John w. Tucker, proprietor of
Smyrna's well-known Department
Store of outftters to men, women
and children, has rented the part of
his store next to Jones' Pharmacy on
Commerce street, used by Mr.. Tucker
as the women's department, to the +.
R. Mullin Stores, Incorporated. The
latter, who have been running a ten
cent to a $1.00 store in the David
block next to the post office on Main
street, will take possession of the
Tucker lease on March the first next.
The change in no way minimizes the
business activities of John w. Tucker
The Tucker store has long been one of
Smyrna's best and leading business
houses and this established stand will
continue to serve the public in the
same high-class and accommodating
manner they always have Mr..
Tucker will discontinue selling dry
goods, notions, etc, and remodel the
second floor of his store for his en-
larged coat, dress, underwear and
hosiery department which will enable
him to serve the increasing demand
and show a variety in this department
that you would only expect to find in
the city stores. He will also enlarge
the footwear department where you
will find for men, women and children
footwear of distinction from the most
famous makers.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
ELECTRIC POWER MERGER THAT
TAKES IN TOWNSEND ODESSA
DELAWARE ELECTRIC POWER
co. ABSORBS NUMBER OF LINES
Big Delaware Power Concern Gets It's
Current From COnOwingo and Is
a Growing Delaware Concern

Inc activity going on up country in
running pole lines and furnishing cur
rent to Odessa and Townsend reminds
one that Conowingo hydro-electric
power is extending on down the state
with growth that some day may
take in big territory for its gen
erations. The electric concern doing
this is the Delaware Electric Power
Company which now controls the cur
rent supply of the city of Wilmington
and number of towns in New Castle
County. The power lines as already
stated has reached down as far as
Townsend, nine miles north of Smyr-
ma. Sooner or later Middletown will
no doubt be absorbed and then it is
but a short step from Townsend to
Smyrna and other towns in Kent
County. The agreement of merger
and consolidation between the Della
ware Public Service Company and the
Delaware Electric Power Company
was approved by the stockholders Of
the respective companies Monday.
The Delaware Public Service Com
pany owned the stock of the Ameri-
can Power Co., extending from New
Castle to Delaware City and on to
Townsend; the New Castle County
Electric Company, operating from
Wilmington to Newark and on to the
Maryland State line; the Delaware
Bus Company, operating buses in vii
mington and northern Delaware; and
the Southern Pennsylvania Bus Com
pany, operating buses in Chester and
to Media, Pa. The name Of the new
ly-merged company viii remain Della
ware Electric Power Company. The
Wilmington Light and Power Com
pany, Wilmington City Electric Com
pany, American Power Company and
New Castle County Electric Company
We're also merged under the name Of
the Delaware Power and Light Com
pany, the stock of which will al be
owned by the Delaware Electric Pow
er Company. This merger consoli-
dates all the existing light and power
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
WHOLE NO. 1871
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Prof. George w. Wright Talks ON
'Our Boys and Girls of Today

PrOf. George w. Wright Talks on
"Our Boys and Girls of Today"
The Smyrna Rotary Club held their
last meeting at the Wayside Inn
/ Tuesday evening, November 9th.
The change of meeting from Thursday
evening to Tuesday evening having
been caused by the fact of Thanksgiv-
ing Day falling on the usual meeting
night. The program of the evening,
which consisted of a talk on Our
Boys and Girls of To-day" was given
by George W. Wright, who was INTRO
duced by H. P. Hall, chairman OF the
Boys Work Committee. Mr.. Wright,
who by profession, is an instructor at
the Smyrna High School. In the
performance of his duties he is thrown
in close contact with the growing
youth of the present day, and was
therefore well qualified to talk upon
the subject of his choice In making
a comparison between the modern
youth, and the youth of twenty, thirty
or forty years ago, Mr.. Wright drew
to the attention of his audience the
significant fact that the growing gem
g clGAOllS VI lllC past uiti IlOL 4TdNG W
contend with, or be forced 10 over
come, the same manner of obstacles
that confront>our own boys ana girls.
The rapid strides transportation alone
has made during the past forty years,
proves conclusively how easily it is
for our youth to travel afar il order
to seek out the new thrills ot life
without encountering any serious bar
riers. This was impossible not so
many years ago because If the
amount of time and money involved
in such trips and our youth Of the
past was denied this experience. They
we're therefore, held within certain
bounds or limits that allowed the par
ents the privilege of maintaining a
closer observation over their actions.
However, with all the various forms
of attractions in use at present to al
lure our youth away from the higher
standard Of morals, Nj. Wright stat
er that he was a firm believer in the
fact that our modern youth would in
no way reflect unpleasantiy upon his
ancestors Of decades ago. The pro
gram for next Thursday evening, De-
cember 9Th, will be of : local nature,
and will deal OH the subject that
promises to be most entertaining.
Smyrna times., 1928-12-05
MAY START BAY BRIDGE SOON
Span Over Chesapeake for Shorter
Route TO Baltimore Fast Materializes

Span Over Chesapeake for Shorter
Route to Baltimore Fast Materializes
Construction of the Chesapeake
Bay bridge connecting Baltimore with
the Eastern Shore will be started
early in January, promoters said last
week, in view of the approval given
to their plans by the State Roads
Commission. Stuart S. Janney, at
torney for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Company, said that bids would be in
vited at once and when they are in
and the cost of erection is known the
matter will be submitted to the Pub
lie Service Commission for approval
The present estimate of the cost il
100000 for the extension from a
point near Back River to a point in
Kent county. The main bridge will
be six and quarter miles long, and
with approaches and fills the entire
length will be ten and one-tenth miles.
The bridge, it was said, will be second
in length only to one over the San
Francisco bay, which is now in con-
struction and which will be the long
est in the world.