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New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
RATCHET SHAVING
 PROBLEM KNOTTED
Man ConfeSseS But Another
 Identified in Omaha

Omaha, Neh., Nov. aS tP-Clu. g were knotted today with the admis- sion of on. Negro that he perpetrat- : ed the three slayinss of last week and the 'postiiy," identification ot snother Negro by Mrs. G. Harold Strihling as the man who hacked her and her husband
 Williams Comfc>sr>
 In Spokane. Wash. Elmer Will liams had told police that lie was the "Hatchet Man. He offered a gen eral description of the locality where Mrs. Walter Essso and Miss Creta Brown were killed, but declined to expand his confession until word was received from omah hs police.
 Meanwhile Jake Bird. the second suspect who was seized here, Was held in jail a' Gleuwood, Iowa. fol- lowing his appearance yesterday be- fore the hospital bed of Mrs. Strib- ling. the fifth and last victim Of the hatchet mans assaults.
 Bird was identified "as sure as there is God m HeaNen.' by Mrs: Strihling.
 You arc tho man and you know it, she told him. Tell the truth and you will feel better"
 II don't know what you are talk ing about. Lady" Bird replied, his composure nnshaken.
 You know I kept my word with you. Jake" she continued. Il did not tell the detectives False Description, Police concluded that Mrs. Strih- ling had given a false description oi her assailant for promise that her life would be spared. Her original description did not coincide with Birds appearance.
 Inspector of Detectives R. r. Dan- baum. who held a tclegraphc con. versation with Williams in Spokane last night. declined 10 say whether he belcivei Williams confession. Ii nece ssary. he said. he would go te spokane.
 Williams was dictating dcscrip- tive letter of the slayings, addressed to Omaha police. to two newsboys when he was arrested. He told po- lice he had been in Spokane fou, days. If that were true. officer, , pointed out, he would have had time to leave Omaha after the series ot attacks. which occurred November IS, l9 and 20.
 Williams statement that he threw bis hatchet into a ravine near Mrs Rcsso's home sent police there tc search for the weapon. but none Was found.
 In a letter turned over 10 police 1 by John Jones'" purported to hay. been written by Williams 10 his hall l brother, he told of killing Mrs. Res 50 and Miss Brown and that he haa recded money.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
HOLIDAY RILL AT STRAND


 Tonight iS the last showing ot Billie Dove at the Strand in her new picture Elaboration" and the excel lent bill of vaudeville which has re- ceived many favorable comments since opening Monday.
 On Thursday. Thanksgiving Day. a new shcw will open presenting spe- cial holiday attractions.
 The best tip that could be offered picture lovers regarding the offering cn view at the strand, Thurs, Fri.. and Sat. is that 1t is even better en- tertainment than Dressed to Kill. :" which created such a furore here some weeks ago.
 Romance of the underworld' iS the title Of one Of the finest pieces of screen entertainment that has come this way in many months. f was made by the same director who produced Dressed to Kill" for Fox Films. Irving Cummings.
 The vaudeville program will have five great acts to offer. featuring Katie Pullman and Don Sapto with F,Sie and The Syncopaters in "The Palace of Jazz" one of the most en- tcrtaining acts in vaudeville today.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
PAIAIS ROYAL

Thanksgiving Day will be cele- hrated at Palais Royal, Hartford. with dancing tonight Thanksgiving Evc) and tomorrow night (Thanks- giving Day). Both night will find special programs rendered in the lne of dance music and in addi- ton souvenirs, novelties and favors vii, be given each evening. For to- night | real live turkey will be given free to one of the Palais Royal DE- irons and the entire evenings pro- gram of entertainment will be one long to be remembered by those at tending. The marvellous new Crys- tsl Ball recently installed in Pala's Royal is attracting widespread at- iention and this spectacular electrt- cal effect is alone worth the price ot admission. Together with the finest music obtainable, Palais Royal is the rendezvous for all lovers Of the terpsichorean art.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
SCHOOL PAPER ISSUED
Central Light" Published at Gen. tral Junior High, Has Interesting Articles and News items,

The Thanksgiving number of The Central Light" the monthly maga- zine published by tho pupils of the Central Junior High school. was is- sued today in bright and attrac- tive yellow jacket with a frontal ii- lustration of a turkey and a Pill grim Father. The drawing is tn. work of E. Lump. The periodical is a mimeograp production and contains eight pages of reading mat . ter.
 Governor John II. Trumbulra proclamation occupies the first pag., after which are found poems ts Charlotte l.andon and Eva Sylves- ter: editorials by Herbert Ritter, Frances Vivian. and Cha rlotte Lar,- don: news. club notes. a page Of recommended books and another 0; jokes.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
LEGION BUILDING ASSN.
 NAMES PETTS PRESIDENT
Larger Meeting Hall Needed By Eddy-GlOycr lAOst Because
 of Growth

Arthur C. Pets was elected presi- dent of the Eddy y-Glo,er American Legion Building association at the annual meeting held last night. Other officers selected were: Vice president. Joseph .. Andrews; sec- retary. Walter Milkey; treasurer. Curtiss L. Sheldon. Harry c. Jack son and Edward E. Ogren were named members of the board of di- rectors.
 / Henry T. Burr. secretary of Lam ders, Frary & Clark, was chosen for the citizens board connected with the association to fill the place of A.. N. Abbe, resigned. Post Commander Maurice H. Pease was elected to q place in the Legion board of the association to fill an unexpired term.
 The president recommended in his report that steps be taken to pro- vide an assembly hall and facilities for a large meeting chamber. The post has grown steadily and the present meeting hall is inadequate. The treasurer reported substantial sums in both the sinking and gen. eral funds.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
TO STUDY AVIATION

Naples. Nov. 2S R-Dr. Italo Balbo, undersecretary of aviation. left for New York today aboard the steamship Roma to study the air in- dustry in the United States at first hand and to attend the world avia- ton congress in Washington.
 Dr. Balbo was accompanied by a party Of representatives Of the Ita.- ian aviation industry.
 He planned to visit all the largest aircraft firms in the United States. not returning to Italy before early January.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
Derby Street Resident
 Held AS Transnorfer

Cresccntio Moretti. aged 51. Of 6S Derby street, this city. was arrested Monday in Rocky Hill by Federal Prohibition Director Frank Putney and Agents Avery and Griggs on the charge of transporting liquor. and was taken before United States Con- missioner Charles J. Mclaughlin in Hartford. He was released in $500 bonds for his appearance in federal court December 1.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
HOldup Man Cleans
 Man Out of 76 Cents

cause William Boyle gave holdup man his last nickel he was unable to telephone the police for helr. Boyle. night baggagemaster at the Rrockton station of the New Haven road. was held up early today by a youth who cleaned him out of 76 cents. Boyle's total cash on hand.
 Then when Boyle went to tele- phone he found he had no coin to get the operator and by the time hc had found q policeman the robber had disappeared down the railroad tracks.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
RESTING BEFORE GANU.

Atlantic City. N. J.. Nov. cs UP)--The University of Pennsyl- vania football squad is here today resting before the annual Thanksgiv- ing game with Cornell. The players arrived at the Seaview Country club. Absecon. yesterday and will remain until tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
IIau\I:I,> STOLEN AUTO

Officer Thomas Lee recovered all automobile on Silver street at 1O:13 quarters. after determining that tt was the ear which John D. Cutter Of 365 Shuttle Meadow avenue re- ported stolcn in front of the Fafnir Bearing Co. office Monday evening. An investigation is being made by the detective bureau.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

sent to the Newington department. About 90 minutes had then elapsed. The following morning Mir. Woman fell from . staging where he was cis' hospital with serious injuries.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Chichester of Cedar street aue entertaining Mir. and Mrs. Robert J. Darling and chill dren of Dudley. Mass.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Girls NNlnK Tn Maple Hill VIII take the l:25 trolley.
 MT. and Mrs. William kalanscle of Main street were rendered a re- Friends were present from New Britain. Hartford. Waterbury. Bris- tol and Southington. Mir. and Mrs. J. McClame of New York attended.
 Mike kozatik who was arrested Saturday night by Constable Haller- an was arraigned in town court last night on the cha rge of breach of the peace. He was accused of using threatening language to Joseph Oliski. He was fined $ and costs of S12.91 by Judge E. Stanley Welles. The case was prosecuted by Grand Juror Harold Lucas.
 Milhon Gilbar of Charter Oak avenue, Hartford. who was arrested by Constable Halleran Saturday night, pleaded guilty to a charge of speeding. He was driving truck tHIOu&H NldIu 6lISCN dl tHC IdNV VI 45 miles an hour. it was alleged. He was fined $10 and costs of $14.9l.
 The Volunteer Fire department was called out to a grass fire which threatened several buildings and wood lots ill Maple Hill at 1 o'clock Tuesday. About five acres of grass and swamp land were burned over. Sparks from passing locomotive are given as the cause of the fire. The department was called out at 3 o'clock Sunday morning to fire on Newington avenue. A sedan owned and driven by Sam Woman Of 36 Newbury street, Hartford. was badly damaged. A passing autoist notified Company No. Is located at Fairfield avenue, which responded and went as far as the city line. When they found the burning car was over the city line they refused to help put out the fire. 1t is said. and returned l to their station. \ call was ther
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Mrs. Arthur Holdings of Main street, is confined to her home by illness.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Russell and family will leave this afternoon to spend Thanksgiving and the remain der of the week in Woodbury.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
REMINGTON GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS
George Holt Becomes Master,
 Succeeding Ricblrd \. Erwin

Newington, Nov. 2s - At the an- nual election Of Newington Grange the following officers were elected: {:
 Master, George Holt: oversecr, Mrs. Charlotte Eddy. Lecturer Mrs. Ruth Rowley; steward. Raymond stoddard: asst steward. Walter !. Beckwith: chaplain. Mrs. Catherine Rowley; treasurer. Everett A. Eli ot: secretary. Mrs. Margaret Erwin i: gate keeper. Chester A. Prowley; ceres. Mrs. Ninsta Beckwith; Po- mona, Mrs. Martha T. Morrison; flora. Mrs. Olive K. Treat: Lady asst steward, Elizabeth NJ. Stowell: Insurance committee member for , years. Clinton l.. Barrovs.
 Executive committee members for , years past master Richard H.. Erwin.
 Home economies committee: Mrs. Ruth Webster; Mrs. Minnie Walsh; Mrs. Esther Holt.
 Chairman of fair committee, Der tram I. Seward.
 R. H. Erwin has been master of NeWington Grange for nine consecu- tive years.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Miss Nina Blair of the Center will spend Thanksgiving and the week. end with her brother in New York.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Rev. and Mrs. Harry s. Martin of Three Rivers. Mass. are visiting Mrs. Martins mother. Mrs. George w. Rowe of Cedar street.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

Newlngton Grange will hold . whist at the Grange hall Monday evening in charge of Mrs. Charlotte Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-28

The Newington Girls club will meet at the chapel Friday afternoon at l:l5 to attend 8 theater party. Girls living in Maple Hill will take the :25 trolley.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08

$3.50 per year. For the first time
we find ourselves facing a deficit.
and we are making an appeal to
the people in the county, organiza-
tions or individuals, to help US
make up this deficit. A number of
organizations have already re-
sponded to our first call, but as
this condition exists, we are o.
bliged to make second call. The
tuberculosis League has sponsor
ed the maintenance of this bed
for three years, and naturally de-
sire to continue, but will have to
give it up unless the money is
forcoming. The amount of the def
icit is $50.
All donations to be sent to Mrs.
Morton Jarvis, treasurer, Prosser,
Washington.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
GETS FRACTURED
SKULL IN FALL
Misstep from Freight Elevator at
Church Plant Seriously In
jures A. e. Halliday

A. E. Halliday, an employee Of
the Church Mfg. Co. was serious
ly injured last Friday when he fell
from the freight elevator to the
floor below. Mr.. Halliday suffered
a serious skull fracture and a
broken caller bone.
He was taken to the Pasco hos
pital where it was thought for a
time that he had but slight chanc-
es for recovery, owing to his age,
which is better than sixty years.
However, today Mr.. Anderson re-
ports that he is getting along nice
ly and stands "a good chance for
recovery.
Mr.. Halliday was unloading
freight from the elevator and
stepped off backwards, falling to
the concrete floor about four feet
below. The elevator has passed
safety inspections annually, ac-
cording to Mr.. Anderson, but since
the accident the company has
erected further safeguards.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
FROST WARNING
MAN HERE AGAIN
Comes as the Official Announcer
Of the Arrival of Spring
Add to Service

While there has been more than
a hint of it in the air the past
two weeks, we were unable to an
nounce officially the coming Of
spring until this week. Albert
Cook, the frost warning man from
the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture arrived in Kennewick to be-
gin his duties for the season-and
spring is officially here.
Another sure indication of the
arrival of the happy season is the
appearance of the Killdeer. accord
ing to Geo. A. Peter, who lives
down the valley. This is an unfail-
ing sign, according to him, and
with the meadow larks and the
robins perfectly at home already
we can proceed with confidence.
Mr.. Cook plans to add several
more stations this year and the
warning service will begin as soor
as there is any need for it. The
season, judging from the tree
growths, is somewhat later thar
that of last year and possibly ths
service will not begin within twt
weeks Of the opening last year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
TO MARK AND
FIX STREETS
Standard Signs to be Put
Up - Main Road West
to Get Oil Dressing

Soon Kennewick streets will be
marked in accordance with the
customs rapidly being adopted all
over the United States. Uniform
markers for street crossings have
been adopted and Kennewick will
erect them at certain locations, ac-
cording to plans favored at the
last meeting of the city council.
Of a standard uniform yellow,
square, round and diamond shaped
signs, all denoting instructions for
motorists, these signs are being
placed on all federal-aid highways.
The square signs are caution signs
and bear various workings, such
as dangerous curve, blind road,
school and hospital zones and high
way warnings. The other shapes
indicate stop signs, railroad cross
ings and so on.
The county has ordered these
signs which will be erected at pro-
per locations along the state high
way. Incorporated cities and towns
throughout the state and nation
are rapidly putting the same
standard signs up wherever there
is need.
Not only will the highways and
dangerous corners and crossings
Remarked, but the city also plans
on making some much needed
street improvements this year.
Thru the cooperation of the coun-
ty officials and the residents Of
the Olmsted addition, the city will
oil the half mile of road between
the bridge across the canal on
Kennewick Ave. and the city linn
its west. This is one of the main
arteries into town and is heavily
travelled. The dust nuisance along
this stretch has become almost un-
bearable to nearby residents and
the council expects to provide a
suitable highway as well as alley-
late this trouble.
/ A contract was also made for
the paving of the triangle where
Benton street joins the pavement,
down by the county warehouse. A
small park with a fountain will be
maintained at the intersection. The
paving will be of the semi-as-
phalt type and will be done when
the hot weather starts.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
FAIR BOARD
is ELECTED
Get Ready for Work on
New Grounds and Plan
for Fall Displays

C. C. Williams heads the list Of
officers of the newly Incorporated
Fair Association which held its
first meeting Monday night Of this
week. Mrs. A. F. Brown was elect
ed vice president, E. C. Durdle,
secretary and Herman Schmidt,
treasurer. a..- s-.r
Attended by the delegates from
the various oranges and other or
ganizations of this end of the
county, the election of the board
of directors was also held. Of the
two candidates selected by each of
the ten organizations the follow
ing We're chosen to serve on the
present board of directors: Wom-
ans club, Mrs. L. j. Aldrich; Bus
iness Girls, Mrs. Ranlett; CONNER
cial club, A. c. Anon; Kiwanis
club, P. A. Combelic; American
Legion, John Kinkaid; Vale Grange
T. j. Chalcraft; Valley Grange,
Dan Giard; Finley Grange, r. G.
Morgan; Locust Grove Grange, c.
C. Williams; Highlands, Jay Per-
ry. These ten with the three of
ficers will constitute the board Of
directors.
The fair starts out with a lot
of experience, a contract for the
purchase of ten acres Of park land
on the river bank, which has been
nicely levelled and cleared ready
for planting, several hundred dol
lars worth Of miscellaneous sup
plies, lumber, etc., and a couple Of
hundred dollars or so in the bank.
Plans now under consideration call
for the immediate construction Of
pipe line to the fair grounds, so
that the seeding may be done as
speedily as possible.
The improvement of the grounds
is the first work to be undertaken
so that they may be used during
the summer by the people Of the
community. Also, under the new
arrangement, plans for the fall ex-
hibition will be put under way at
much earlier date than hereto
fore. This matter can be greatly
facilitated thru the fact that the
officers each year will be elected
at the first regular meeting fol-
lowing the close of the fair. This
will give all members a chance to
profit by the previous years ex-
periences and to lay plans for the
next show.
With prospects for successful
year in agricultural and horticul-
tural lines as bright as they are
this year, and with the selection
Of such an unusually good bunch
Of officers, this years show should
surpass anything that has yet been
attempted in this section.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
NISON OATS FOR
GROUND SQUIRREL
'oanty Agent Gives Formulas and
rlans for Fighting Pests
Federal Man Coming

uurlng the latter part of Feb
safy Mr.. Finley, of the u. s.
biological Survey assisted in the
anng of poison oats for the con-
s0i Of ground squirrels. This grain
a1s been distributed to various
an'ers in the county where it may
purchased by anyone interested
ground squirrel control and
ass0lng good bait. The places
mere this poison grain may be
purchased are as follows:
viober-Gifford Drug Co., Ken
sSick; ~ General store operated by
'san Dam at Richland; General
sSse D operated by Argus Hughes,
psas0n City; Brooks Drug Co., at
-.usser; White Bluffs Drug Co.
Inc formula used in the mixing
snis grain is the best one avail
.e through the biological survey.
~, "e on this grain is consider
~ lower than the usual poison
s s.a sold, and being oats does
AZ ~ become a menace to many of
oifds. Profit by dealer is fixed
small amount to increase If
sssioie, the amount used in the
county.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
GOLF MEETING TO
BE HELD FRIDAY
Elect New Officers and Organize
for Summers Play - Course
is in Fine Shape

There will be a meeting Of the
golf enthusiasts at the CONNER
cial club rooms tomorrow (Friday)
night, at which time there will be
reorganization of the club and
the election Of officers. All inter-
ested are invited to be present.
From funds left over from last
year the course has been put into
the best shape that It has ever
been in, and every day sees an in
creasing number playing the
course. Many new prospective
members have shown up this year.
and from all indications there will
be about twice as many players
this year as last. The ladies are
taking an unusual interest in the
game and plan to use the course
frequently.
Next Sunday there will be an
other Dubs and buffers match.
beginning at $50 and the teams
will be captained by Bill Muldrow
and Bill Marsh, both Of whom
have busted the forty mark al
ready this season. Owing to the
fine condition Of the course un-
usually low scores have been turn
ed in for this early in the season.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-08
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LAMPSON IS
REELECTED
Over Three Hundred Turn
Out to Ballot at School
Election Saturday

Over three hundred votes were
cast for Lee Lampson for re-elec-
ton. to the school board at the
election held last Saturday. While
there were no other active candi-
dates in the field, nevertheless the
number of people taking part in
the election was unusually large.
There were scattering votes cast
for C. C. Williams and Mrs. A. F.
Brown, neither Of whom were
named on the printed ballots.
Owing to economies effected in
the method of operating in the
local schools in the past two or
three years, there was no neces-
sity of asking for an additional
levy for school purposes for the
coming year. This is radically diff
ferent from the usual procedure
in the newer districts of the state.
1t has long been the custom here,
and still is in nearly every other
school district in the county, to
ask the voters for an additional
levy to cover deficit in operation
costs.
In addition to the fact that this
district has kept within its limits,
the bonded Indebtedness has been
steadily reduced, with its conse-
quent lowering of interest charg-
es. In Prosser, an additional levy
was asked of the voters; at Rich
land an additional $4,000 was au-
thorized, and in the Hover district
an additional amount was needed,
IN the opinion of the county Of
acers, School District No. IL is in
unusually fine financial condition.