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New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
DROWNED IN FALL
 INTO FOX RIVER
Illinois Legislator Slips 0n
 Stone Embankment

Ottawa, H.. Feb. 16 R-Lce and one of Illinois democracy's most forceful figures, drowned yesterday in the swift waters of the Fox river flowing past his estate.
 Falling 50 feet from stone em- bankment at the rear of his new home, his body was carried nearly half mile down stream before 1t was recovered 45 minutes later.
 A year ago. Mir. Browne. who was 62 years old. slipped from the same wall but was saved when his sus- penders caught on an iron hook.
 Friends often had warned hin, against walking along the wall, be- cause of his being subject to dizzy spells. Only recently he agreed to construction of a guard rail there.
 Death came while jury was de- batting the fate of young Harry Hill. whom Browne had defended against charges of matricide. Browne had just returned from the court house in high spirits. believing that the long deliberations were favorable to his client.
 Since 1900 Mir. Browne has repre- sented his district in the state legls- lature, where his oratory and force- fulness were recognized by both democrats and republicans.
 It was in the election of William Lorimer to the United States senate in 1909 and in the subsequent charges of bribery that the name Lee O'Neil Browne was given na- tional prominence. It was charged by State Representative Charles White of O'Fallon, that Browne had paid him $l,ooO to vote for Lorl- mer.
 As an outcome of the subsequent investigation. Lorimer was busted from the United States senate Brown was twice tried on bribery charges, but was not convicted. He was returned by his constituency to the legislature by a reassuring vote of confidence.
  posed much of the program Of the former democratic governor, Ed ward F. Dunne. On the other hand he had been a close personal friend of Governor Len Small. a republican. and is understood to have advised the governor on most of the republi. can appointments in Browne's home county. La Sale.
 In person, Browne was suggestive of the old school political figures. A forceful face merged into & broad forehead. He wore the flowing windsor tie, and his hair was crop ped behind.
 With him when he fell from the wall yesterday was Charles Mac- Namara, a Chicago attorney and friends. Boats were not available. and it was three-quarters of an hour before a policeman in a small craft was able to reach the legislators body.
 Physicians and firemen with pull motors worked over the body three hours before hope of reviving him were abandoned.
 Browne was able to swim. but his head struck the wall during the fall. stunning him.
 The judge presiding at the Hill trial, the prosecutor who opposed him there, Governor Small. President Kinley of the University of Illinois. and scores of others joined in ex- pressions of condolence over the death of one of Illinois most pic- turesque political figures.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
To Clear Skin
 Of Pilnples
Do It Quickly And At Small
 C0st-It's Easy This Way.

Why should anyone allow pimplas. hieckheads and other blemishes to mar the beauty of their skin when they eau be 90 easily gotten rid of with Peter sons Ointment.
 All you have to do Is to rub the Oint- ment thoroughly md regularly into the skin for few days till it is soft, clear and perfect.
 Emma Lillian Baier of M. Louis writes: T was very pleased with your sample. and advise every family to have a box in their medicine cabinet. It has cleared my skin wonderfully and l appreciate your sending me . sample. am going to buy a large box and always have 1t ready for use. It sure is . won- derful salve. I wouldn't be without it."
 And Edward King of Pittsburgh, Pa. writes: Had pimples all over my face for over . year. but Peterson's did the work" 35 cents | box at all drug stores
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
Ashamed of Old Fiddle;
 Finds It's 8 Real 'Strad''

Darlington. Wis. Feb. 16 R- Marian McQuaid. IS year old schoo, girl. liked to play the violin. bus she was ashamed to be seen in pub- lie with the old fiddle belonging to her father.
 She had about decided to get a new one when her teacher looking 1t over yesterday saw on an age. Drowned paper inside the instrument the word: "Stradivarius, Cremona Anno l721."
 An expert will be consulted to see if the violin Is a genuine stradivar- jus. It has been in the girls family 50 years.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
Five of Yankees Are
 Still on HOldOut List

New York, Feb. l6.-F|Five members of the world champion Yankees were reported today to be holding out on signing contracts.
 Pitchers Waite Hoyt and Urban Shocker were said to belong to the quintet. along with Tony Lazzeri, Earle Combs and Nike Gazella. The report could not be confirmed through Business Manager Barrow. March 1 is the final day for the players to report for training at St. Petersburg.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
Pile Sufferers

You can only get quick. safe and lasting relief by removing the cause
 congestion of blood in the lower bowel. Nothing but an internal remedy can do this-that's why cut ting and salves fail. Dr. Leon- hardt's Hem- -Roid. a harmless tab let. is guaranteed to quickly and safely banish any form of Pile mis- cry or money back. Fair Drug Dept. and druggists everywhere sell it with this guarantee.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
HAD RECORD YEAH

New York. Feb. 1S LAn-For lhe first time in history the number cf persons carried by Ncw York city transportation lines exceeded tha three billion mark during the fiscal year ended Juno 30. 1927, the re. port of the transit commission made public today disclosed. Hubwny and elevated lines carried 1000, Nt0,ss0 paid passengers, surface lines l,e0S,. 56S.133 and bus lines S0,05.,4le,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
Covenants Teeth Better
 Than Those of MOderns

MiIwaukee. Wis. Feb. l6 R|The covenants teeth were about sS per cent better than those being treated by dentists today, Dr. Percy K. Howe. of Boston. Mass, president of the American Dental association, is convinced.
 Tooth decay was virtually non- existent among the ancients." said Dr. Howe. who is attending the Mar. quette University Dental Alumni as- sociation convention. To-day, decay is apparent to degree that almost reaches 9S per cent"
 Dr. Howe blamed many dental disorders on the practice of dieting to reduce.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

street. New Britain was fined 33S and costa on . charge of hunting without . license. Cook was arrest. cd by Constable Raymond V. Haller- an on February 2 at tho south end of the town near the old brewery. His gun was confiscated by the court. He was taken to jail on de- fault of payment of the fine and court costs. Grand Juror Harold G. Lucas prosecuted the case.
 The Newington Volunteer fire de- pertinent has received 1000 cards from the printer giving the number which Is to be called in case of fire. These are being distributed through. out the town by members of the de- partment.
 Judge Walter H. Clark of the probate court for the district of Hartford has appointed Richard H. Erwin and Charles L. Luce of this town appraisers of the estate of the late Axel H. Edman of Newington. Mrs. Emma Caroline Edman, the widow, is named executrix.
 Mrs. Mary Mulcahey of Hartford entertained the Friendly Hour Whist club at her home yesterday after noon. MrA Irene Hayes, Mrs. Law renee kerwin and Mrs. Everett M. Stowell were awarded the prizes. A three-act play, ''See What You've Done" was presented in the parish house of the Newington Gen. ter Congregational church by a group of young people from the White Street Community church Of Hartford last night under tho aus- pices of the Christian Endeavor. There was large attendance.
 The condition of Whitney Craw- ford. son Of Mir. and Mrs. Oxro E. Crawford of the Center is reported slightly improved. Tho boy was struck by motorist in front of his house a week ago and suffered con- cussion of tho brain.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
LAST OK TEAM

East Dean. England. Feb. 16 P}- Essex. last English county to retain oxen. has but one yoke left. be- lieved to be the last team in Eng land.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Lineup for New Britain Bulkeley High school game at the high school gymnasium tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. .... N. B. H. 6. B. H. S. (Hft.) Zaleski Mollay
 right forward kraszewski .......... De Pazquale
 left forward saunders ................ white
 center
 right guard L0ndlnO CaraSoic
 left guard
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

There now are about ls,o0O,0Oo radio receiving sets in the world and about 9O.00o,n00 listeners.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
BULKELEY HIGH TO MEET
 NEW BRITAIN TOMORROW

Two Teams Have Seasons Mark of 800 in Games Play. ed-Au Local Players to Be Eligible for Game Captain Saunders in Crippled Condition Visitors Have Been Travelling at Fast Clip = Contest Marks Beginning of Home Stay for Red and Gold
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16
Speakin s
 of Sports

Roller hockey fans. those who viewed the game in the old days and those who are enjoying the sport for the hrst time this season. will be grtsved to learn that Ferdy Harkins, second rush on the Waterbury club. has been forced to quit the game because of weak heart. Such is the report coming from the Brass City today.
 Only short time ago, Harkins collapsed in a game from over-exer- tion and after several visits to phy- sicians. he has been ordered to quit the game entirely.
 Ferdy was . member of the fam cus New Britain combination of II years ago that won the championship of the league for Q number of con- secutive years. He was a partner of Jack Mercer on the rush line. Fred Jean was at center with Soxy Lyons at halfback and Bill Bannon in the goal.
 His work this year as member of the Waterbury team has been ex- ceptional and often those who used ts watch him play years ago. mar yelled that he could retain 70 much of his speed on the floor. His with drawal from the picture takes away . colorful player and a fine gentle man.
 With New Britain playing the At- las here Saturday night. Bristol has . tough session on its hands in play ing the Meriden Endees in Meriden on the same night. These two games have a very important bearing on the situation as regards the cham- pionship of the second half in baa- ketball.
 Without having any official in formation on the lineup for the game we expect to see Tom Lcary pitted against Cohen Saturday night with Johnny sheehan playing Sammy Pite. What a whopper of battle this should be.
 New Britain plays Hartford two games next week. The first contest will be staged in Hartford while the Capital City team will be here for tho second game a week from Sat- urday night. If New Britain wins over the Atlas and then takes Hart ford into camp in the two following games, the battle for the champion ship will be a repetition of last years windup, a struggle between Bristol and New Britain.
 New Britain has four more games to play after Saturday night. The team meets Waterbury ill Water- bury, Hartford in Hartford and in this city and the Atlas in New Ha- ven, To us this looks like q real . tough campaign for the local quin- tet.
 Fans in this city who arc planning to watch the Atlas-New Britain game Saturday night from the vantage of reserved seats, would do well to lose no time in making reservations. To- day, a large number of the seats in the balcony have been taken and it looks like a sell-out before Saturday arrives.
 The Hoboken Germans took the Bristol Endees into camp last night ! by the score of 31 to IT. The New Jersey team ii reputed to be the class of basketball teams to appear In this section of the country.
 The New York Celtics are sched- uled to appear in this city on Sat urday. March ,.
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Without having any official in- formation on the lineup for the game we expect to sec Tom Lcary pitted against Cohen Saturday night with Johnny Sheehan playing Sammy Pite. What q whopper of a battle this should be.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

With New Britain playing the At. las here Saturday night. Bristol has . tough session on its hands in play ing the Meriden Endees ill Meriden on the same night. These two games have very important bearing on the situation as regards the cham- pionship of the second half in ba3- ketball.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Ferdy was . member of the fam ous New Britain combination of 14 years ago that won the championship of the league for Q number of con- secutive years. He was g partner of Jack Mercer on the rush line. Fred Jean was at center with SoXy Lyons at halfback and Bill Bannon in the goal.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

New Britain has four more games to play after Saturday night. The team meets Waterbury ill Water- bury, Hartford in Hartford and in this city and the Atlas in New Ha- ven. To us this looks like real tough campaign for the local quin- tet
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Fans in this city who arc planning to watch the Atlas-New Britain game Saturday night from the vantage of reserved seats, would do well to lose no time in making reservations. To- day, 8 large number of the seats in the balcony have been taken and it looks like a sell-out before Saturday arrives.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

His work this year as member of the Waterbury team has been ex- ceptional and. often those who used ts watch him play years ago. mar yelled that he could retain 70 much of his speed on the floor. His with drawal from the picture takes away . colorful player and a fine gentle man.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

The Hoboken Germans took the Bristol Endees into camp last night by the score of 31 to IT. The New Jerssy team ii reputed to be the class of basketball teams to appear In this section of the country.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Only . short time ago, Harkins collapsed in game from over-exer- tion and after several visits to phy- sicians, he has been ordered to quit the game entirely.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

Roller hockey fans. those who viewed the game in the old days and tnose who are enjoying the sport for the hrst time this season. will be srisved to learn that Ferdy Harkins. second rush on the Waterbury club, has been forced to quit the game because of a weak heart. Such is the report coming from the Brass City today.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-16

The New York Celtics are sched- uled to appear in this city on Sat urday, March ,.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
CHASED AFTER COLLISION,
 HELD AS DRUNKEN DRIVER
Allen Street Man Bumps Into Car On Arch Street and Tries
 to Escape

Joseph Peters. aged 22, of Al AL len street, was overhaulcd on Glen street about 10 o'clock last night after a chase through Arch street to West Pearl, and about 100 yards on Glen. following a collision be- tween his car and & car owned by Frank Clark of B Crown street. Charges of driving while under the influence of liquor and evading rec sponsibility were preferred against him by Sergeant NJ. J. Flynn and Officer Peter Cabolus, and in police court today he pleaded not guilty and requested a continuance until Monday, which was granted in $500 bonds.
 Clark's car was in front of bak- cry al $50 Arch street while Clark's daughter was making a purchase about a:45 o'clock. Peters, driving a coupc owned by Antoni Jakubiak Of ITO Broad street, came from be- hind and Clark felt bump which moved his car onto the sidewalk all though the brake was sci. Peters did not stop. according 10 the police, and might have escaped but for the timely arrival Of another motorist who volunteered 10 take Clark in pursuit. Clark having aliEhtod from hi. car 10 examine the damage.
 Thr damage 10 Clark. car in cluded a broken spring left rear
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
Veterans and $. of V.
 Grateful for Assistance

Stanley Post No. II. G. A. R.. and l.. D. Penfield Camp. No. 16, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. wish to express their thanks to the following who so kindly loaned their automobiles for Memo- rial day: Lash Motor Co.,, kings- bury Motor Sales Co.,, Capitol Buick Co.,. Honeyman Auto Sales Co.,. Pat terson Chevrolet. Inc. A. NJ. Pao- nessa, r. s. Chamberlain and r. A.. Goddard
 They also wish 10 thank the B. .. Porter Sons for the use of chairs. the pupils of the Walnut Hill school for contributing flowers. Boy Scouts who helped decorate graves in the cemeteries and to all those who helped to make the exercises a suc- cess.
 They also thank the Center Church society for the use of the dining room. and the Women's Re- lief Corps. Daughters of Union Vet erans of the Civil War and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War auxiliary for the splendid dinner.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
BERLIN NEWS
(Continued from Page Seven)

event The fife and drum corps made an excellent appearance living up to all that was expected of them.
 The Fife and Drum corps will hold it's weekly rehearsal this evening at 1880 o'clock at Community hall. Every member is asked to be pres cnt.
 It is improbable that any base ball team will represent East Berlin this season according to an an- nourcement made last evening. No playing field is ayaila ble this year. Last season Philo Dutton rented his field in West Crom well. It Is possible that some of the younger boys will organize team and play inde- pendently. The Hartford County ' league has East Berlin listed as an entrant m the league but there Is no team to play the schedule as adopted.
 The Weslcyans entertained party of 40 people in the church social rooms last Tuesday evening the occa- sion being a birthday party for all illOot lCNIIS A bII lllAHs No' AHe 'iAi' quarter Of the year. A full course supper was served by the women members of the organization after which an entertainment program was enjoyed. The event which was most popular one will be repeated every three months. iA There will be whist party this
 4 Noble in West Cromwell for the benefit of the Kelsey cemetery asso- citation. The party is open to the pub lie. The whist is scheduled for s 0 clock.
 Charles Cannon has returned where he visited relatives. MT. Can- non made his stay in and about London, visiting in Liverpool and other cities.
 The prize winners at the Sacred Heart whist were as follows: Bridge whist: Mrs. E. Sheedy. Mrs. l.. Lud- { dy. Mrs, x. E. Donovan, Mrs. Jack | Welsh. Mrs. Edgar O'Brien. Mrs. A. Flanagan and Miss May Dunn. The prizes in whist were awarded to the following: Miss Alice McCorkle. Mrs. J. Collins, Mrs. A. Bourgeois. Mrs. J. Malone, Miss Mary Cote, Philip Bourgeois and w. NJ. Bennett. The event was well attended. The pythian Sisters will hold their regular semi weekly meeting. Mon- day evening at s o'clock at Con- munity hall.
 The library will be open Friday afternoon and evening for the ex- change of books.
 The Methodist church choir will hold q rehearsal III the church to- morrow evening at s o'clock. Chil- dren's day music will be reheareed.
 The evening service at the Metho- dist church next Sunday evening will commence at o'clock, instead or 7i3o o'clock as has been the custom under standard time. 4 vote Of those present at the evening service last Sunday evening was taken and all were in favor of the change.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
AUTOMOBILE COLLISIONS

Automobiles driven by Sophie CzacIt Of 164 Oak street and Charles Begay Of 3os Burritt street collided at Broad and Gold streets about 3:4S yesterday afternoon. doing slight damage. Supernumerary or ficer Spooner reported that Czach was driving west on Broad street and Begay was driving east on Broad street. making left turn into Gold street when the collision oc- cured.
 Slight damage was done 10 auto mohiles driven by Richard Buch- holtz of c3o Bassett stret and Jo- seph Taralde Of So Chestnut street. Hartford, in q collision about 4:15 yesterday afternoon al Church and Elm streets, BuchhoIz was driving east on Church street and Mara ldo was driving south on Elm street when the machines collided. Ser geant P. J. OMara found no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
FIDELITY FINANCE CORP.
 MAY INCREASE CAPITAL
$iO0, 900 10 S85O, 900 Issue Will Be Taken Up At Stockholders
 Meeting

An increase of the authorized capital stock of the Fidelity Finance Corporation, from S40o.oo0 to ss5o.- ooo, will be considered at a meeting of the stockholders. June II. at s o'clock, at which time a report of the board Of directors. recommend ing this increase, will be received.
 If approved by the stockholders. the new issue will be in the form of 10000 shares Of six per cent cumu- lative preferred stock Of the par value of s2o a share. The present capitalization Of s4oo.oO0 will re- main in common stock.
 The board Of directors has ret aside 30,00o shares of common stock 10 be sold at par to the stock holders upon completion of the financing. Rights to purchase addi- tional common capita! stock will be on basis Of three shares at s for each five shares now held.
 M, w. Bannan, (. H. Maxon and J. M. Chernoff have been named committee to represent the share holders in connection with the proposed increased apitalization.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
SUPERIOR COURT
 CASES ASSIGNED
New Britain Actions On Calendar
 Two Divorce Suits

The following New Britain cases are scheduled to be tried in superior court in Hartford tomorrow:
 The action of George A. Quigley against the Auburn Transportation Co.,, Inc, for a receivers account ing. Deputy Sheriff Martin Horwitz is receiver for the company, Hun gerford X Sake are lawyers for the plaintiff while Edward A. Mag and Nair X Nair are representing the defendant.
 The case Of John K. Heath against Rose Dickey Heath for an order to show why the plaintiff should not be held in contempt of court. A. A. Katz Of Hartford rep resents the plaintiff and Judge Will liam F. Mangan the defendant.
 The case of Frank Poglitsch Fannie Poglitsche for an interlocu. tory judgment of sale and appoint ment Of a committee Of sale in property partition suit. Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods repre- sents the plaintiff.
 The action of Mary Collins against the City of New Britain for a motion to restore to docket. Attor- ney Thomas F. Donough represents the plaintiff and Corporation Coun- sel J. II. kirkham is attorney for the city.
 The divorce action of Frances Jackson Lord against Thomas w. Lord. Attorney Harry Ginsburg rep resents the plaintiff.
 The divorce action of Raffie Fernandez against Nan Fernandez. Harry Ginsburg for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-31
HERE'S
 NEW WAY TO TAKE
 STING OUT OF TIRED FEET

If you arc on your feet all day you'll welcome this new treatment for aching swollen feet. Put a ta- blespoonful Of Sylpho Nathol in gallon Of hot water and bathe your feet in it. Instantly takes out the sting. stops the burning, reduces swelling. Try if tonight. Get Syl- pho- Nathol at all dealers.