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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-01-14

Rev. A. d. Daily, Pastor, Residence
1412 w. Cary St. Services; l1:oO
A. NJ and P. NJ. Sunday scn00i'
1000 A. NJ All are welcome
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-01-14
WILLIAMS TEMPLE g. NJ. d.
CHURCH.
(Tne Rome-like Churcn)

= r. Cor. 18th and Everett sts.
Rev G. E. Carter, Pastor =.
s.SoA. NJ, Sunday School; 1l;Oo
NJ preaching; $50 P. M Ep'
worth lleague; 1855 P. M Preach
ing.
sT PHILIPS P. E. CHURCH,
&c " Cor. st. James and Leigh
Pew Junius L. Taylor. Rector +;
Residence. 90 West Leigh Street &.
Services: Sunday IL to IL A. " :.
Night. s to 9 o'clock. WEDNESDAY
evening services, s to O'CLOCK. Inc
subtle is welcome at all services
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
(South Richmond)
Rev. "a. c. Smith, A. B., Pastor
vesddence, 1904 Stockton st. Service,
sundays, 1850 A. II. and 90 =
NJ; sunday School, $3.50 A. NJ; b
TIP. e., $40 P. n. All are wei
come.
FvFrH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
NFtIGo a2a cohAoOA ossON~|
Rev. Charles 8. Morris, D. D., Pas
tar. Residence, 1891 lakewood Ave.
Services: Sundays, 1880 A. NJ and
SPIN. Sunday School, $3.50 A. M.
B.Y.P e P. N. Public invited.
MT. oLIvET BAPTIST CHURCH.
l25th and S Streets)
Rev ] Andrew Bowler, Pastor,
Residence, 112 e. Leigh Street.
Services: Sunday, 1880 A. NJ. and
SP. NJ. Sunday school $3.50 A. III
An are welcome.
LEIGH STREET NJ. E. CHURCH.
(NA E. Corner Fifth and Leigh sts9
Rev. R. NJ. Williams, Pastor. res
idsnes. SIS North 5tb Street. Ser
vices: Sundays, Sunday School $3.50
A. NJ; Morning service, IL o'clock;
Evening service, 8 o'clock. The
public is iavfted
MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH.
(14oS West Leigh STREET.
Rev. Gordon B Hancock, A. NJ,
Pastor, Residence Virginia Union
University. Services: Sunday, 1850
A. NJ and s P. NJ. Sunday School,
8 $50 A. N. All are ve'come.
k&
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH.
Center Street, Fulton)
Rev. 9. L. Bush, pastor; residence
ser Center Street Services: Sun.
day, Sunday School, $3.50 A. M;
Preaching, 41:se A. NJ. and $3.50 P.
N. Communion every fourth Sun
day a& 1850 P. n.
MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH,
(T1Y Orleans Street. Fulton1
Rev. g. A. Cobbs, Pastor, ParsoH-
age. sos Louisiana Street. Services
i1.3e A. NJ. and 8 P. NJ. Sunday
School, sac A. n. The pubic Ia
invited.
- 2sa5as .iz--ISA "a II SsAl--
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Senator Curtis Plans
 Tn Answer Questions

Washington. Jan. 24 (UP)-Senn- tor Curtis. of Kansas. announced candidate for the republican presi- dential nomination. said today he would answer Senator Borah's let ter requesting his stand on prohibit ton ''as soon as can find the time to write letter."
 He said his stand on prohibition was well known, and that his answer would follow his record.
 He has always been an ardent prohibitionist. Borah's questions would place him on record regard ing the Volstead act, the 18th amendment and his dry enforcement policy should he be elected presi- dent.
 Borah intends to write letters 10 all candidates for the republican presidential nomination asking them the same questions.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Grandson of Founder of
 Town of Whitinsville Dies

Whitinsviile, Mass.. Jan. .4 Re- Arthur Fletcher Whitin, member or the family which gave this village it's name and grandson Of its founder. died today. He was born here in lS&S and for many years had been Identified with the cotton manufac- turing business of the Whitin fam- ily. He was a member of the school committee for B years and had held many other town offices. He served one term in the state senate. He was vice president and director Of the Whitinsviile National bank ana trustee of the Whitinsville Savings bank
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24

church, master of ceresnsnieA 6ev- eral out-of-town priests were pres. ent in sanctuary.
 At the offertoEy Niss Laura Far. rell sang Pie Jesu." while Some Sweet Day" was rendered by Mia Farrell at the conclusion of tho mass. Weigand's requiem Gregorian ] mass was sung. Organist James J Graham of St. Joseph's church Bristol. was at the organ. end play. ed Jesus. Lovss of My Soul" at the recessional.
 Interment was made in St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
 National RccOgntti0n Three members of Brock Barnea tationa from National Commander Howard r. Savage at the meeting ol | the post in its rooms last night They were Past Commander Jamea Paul. James +. Usher. and Adjutant Carroll o. Cutting. who were honor ed for their exceptional work on membership.
 1He toNoA pOct HdO JVluCu She county bowling league and will open the schedule here tomorrow night against the Southington Legion natres. The matter of renewing the lease on the present rooms was tabled until the next meeting, when full information will be available and definite action taken. It was voted to have q Past Com-
 nanders' Night on February 6. The officers expressed themselves as we'll pleased wit the attendance last night and are endeavoring to have each meeting specially instructive and entertaining to the members.
 Plainytllc Wins Again The Plainville team in the Farm ington Valley basketball league sprang a sudden surprise last night when it defeated West Hartford by 32-2s on the latter's home floor. Taking the lead early in the game, the locals clung to 1t through 60 minutes of exciting action and fine playing. Geetersloh, Jasper and Arburr featured for the winners, with Hattie and bowling scoring most for West Hartford. The sum- mary:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24

The membership committee of the new group elected at last nights meeting are Rev. A. l.. Burgreen, Mrs. J. R. Belden and Miss Mabelle Barnes.
 Mrs. Archer Walsh was a visitor to New Britain yesterday. Royal Morse was able to be out yesterday after several weeks con-
 tinement with the grip. The newly organized basketball
 team composed of the older nem-
 bers of the Boys club is looking for games. They played their first game
 with the Hi-Y team in NeN Britain Saturday and were defeated in &
 hard fought battle. All home games will be played at the West Cromwell school.
 Additional seats will be placed to accommodate the crowd at the Community club program tomorrow
 night. In addition to local members there will be large out of town at . tendance. Dancing will follow the
 vaudeville program. Refreshments will be served.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet | this evening at s o'clock at Con- 1 munity hall.
 The ladies of et. Gabriels Episco- pal church will hold & whist and so- cial in the church social rooms Frt- i day evening at s o'clock. Refresh- ments will be served. l The prayer meeting of the Meth i odist church will be held tomorrow evening at 7:So o'clock. A Boy Scout troop will be organ. ized here in the near future. It is probable that the meeting of the , troop will be held at Community hall. Rev. A. L. Burgrecn will be the scout master. Mrs. Arthur Lawrence entertain ed a number of her friends at a din- ner party at her home esterday. The Parent-Teacher association will meet Thursday evening at g o'clock at the Hubbard school.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Powerful Skin
 Remedy Discovered
Dries Up Eczema, Barber's Itch
 and Skin Eruptions.
Must Give Results in ' Days
 or Money Back.

This wonderful surgeons pre- scription now known all over Amer ica as Moone's Emerald oil, is % efficient in the treatment of skin diseases that the itching Of eczema often stops with one application.
 A few applications and the most persistent cases of Eczema often are healed never to return.
 Moones Emerald Oil is safe and pleasant to use and it is so power- fully antiseptic and deodorant that even odors arising from ulcers. gan. grene and cancer are instantly killed.
 Moone's Emerald Oil in the orig inal bottle is dispensed by pharma- cists. Fair Drug Dept. always mas Moone's Emerald Oil on hand.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Michigan Legislature
 Asked to Adopt Hanging

Lansing. Mich, Jan. e4 UP)- The Michigan legislature may be called in special session to vote on a capital punishment law. Governor Fred w. Green announced. The de- n,and for the death penalty in mur- der cases arose anew after the re- cent murder of hve-year-old Dor o'hy Schneider by Adolph Hotelline, who under the existing law could be sentenced only to life Imprisonment. High treason Is the only cffense pun ishable by death in Michigan at present.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
%t6 l6t %66-l36 Swcde Arrested Again

SWcdG Aftc9to0 ASom
 Sam Sweig of Crooked street is in trouble again and plenty of 1t. He brought some cattle to the New Britain abattoir at the end of last week. after operations had ceased. and is alleged to have left them there without care over the week. end, saying 1t was too cold to make | trip to attend animals which were about to be slaughtered. This ex- cuse proved unavailing and he has been booked blythe New Britain po- lice for cruelty to animals. His automobile was also examined and further charges of having defective brakes and of driving without an operators license were added.
 These last were noiied when Swei8 appeared In court this morning. but the cruelty charge drew a fine Of S75 and costs.
 School News
 The High school basketball team will play a Western Connecticut league game in Thomaston Friday night
 The Teachers club will hold . banquet on Thursday evening.
 Superintendent Leon (. Staples has completed his series of lectures to the teachers.
 Miss Cora Hopkins. Instructor in the English department at the High school. Is ill. Her place is being taken by Miss Mary E. Welcf of New Britain.
 FSrcmen's Ball The annual firemen's ball will be held in the High school gymnasium on Wednesday evening. February 29' A large attendance and as success full an event as that Of last year are expected.
 TenscO Bowling
 The Trumbull bowling league held forth again last night at Harts al- leys. Good marks were made by Hart, Granger. Galaise. Edwards. Sneiderman. smith. Musto and sil- verio The scores:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Hehin- R RObinson Debate
 Wanted at Jasper, Ala.

Jasper, Ala. Jan. c4 CP)- Mayor H. P. Gibson of Jasper has sent the following invitation to Senators Heflin, dem.. Ala, and Robinson, Dem, Ark.
 We welcome Senators Hefltn and Robinson in joint debate in Jasper at any time.
 "I promise them equal protection.
 "Tar and feathers will not be used on one without the other.
 "We want them to tell all they know about each other and their sub jects.
 "They can give us free speech and we will give them free protection.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
For g Years Gas
 Ruined Her Sleep

q had stomach trouble yearA and gas made me restless and ner- vous. Adierika helped so I can eat and sleep good. Mrs. E. Touch- stone. Just ONE spoonful Adlerika relieves gas and that bloated feeling so that you can eat and sleep we'll. Acts OH BOTH upper and lower bowel and removes old waste matter you never thought was there. No matter what you have tried for your stomach and bowels. Adlerika will surprise you. Leading druggists.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Rand's Plea Denied
 By Federal Judge

Providence. F. l., Jan. 2< R- Judge Let's in United States district court today denied the plea of Sig nlund Rand. ''king of Rhode Island rootleggers" that his sentence of two yeara in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta be suspended. Rand was sentenced some months ago on a li- quor conspiracy charge. He will be taken to Atlanta tomorrow
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Everhart Due at Capital
 To Give Testimony Today

Pueblo. Colo. Jan. 2t N-M. T. Everhart. son-in-law of Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the inter- for left his home here last Friday night and expected to arrive in Washington this morning to testify in the senate's new oil inquiry. it was announced here today by l.. T. Rule. representing Mr. Everhart. The announcement followed the failure of Everhart to appear be- fore the senate committee this morning
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
TORE FLOODS IN MGAD
Hnsvy Rstns of Past Twesty-Feaf Hoars Have Added to wssrSos c People Thcrr.

People Thcre.
 London. Jan. e4 N-Heavy ratns during the last :4 hours have aeain caused floods in many districts oa England.
 The Thames is rising and above Teddington was in full flood. run ming bank high and in many places overfiowing the banks. Only yester- day the Thames conservancy com mission issued a warning to those living in the low-lying sections of London to take precautions against a possible recurrence Of the Thames flood several weeks ago which caused loss of life and heavy prop erty damage.
 Large tracts of low-lying land near the river Trent in the neigh. borhood Of Nottingham are sub- merged and tho river has risen eight feet above normal in some places.
 The roadway leading to the farm of the Prince of Wales at Lenton has again been heavily flooded. but the farm itself thus far is free from water.
 In other parts of the country the roads are covered with water and the floods are widening.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
LUNCHR0OM OWNER
 ALSO SOLD LIQUOR
William Talbot FiDd $M-Jll
 Sentence Suspended
'RAIDED LAST SATURDAY
Pastor of Torestvtlle Church OR For Vacation At Havana, Cuba-Red Men VIII Hold Regular Meeting This Evening.

William Talbot, North Main street lunch room proprietor. was fined $50 and costs and given a thirty days suspended jail sentence by Judge William J. Malone in police court today. Talbot was charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell and sale.
 Talbots establishment was raided last Saturday night by Sergeant Henry Jeglinski and Officers Victor Chabot and William Thomson. While attempting to seize a bottle of li- quor from Talbot's hand. Sergeant Jeglinski sustained a bad cut on the hand which required several stitches to close. 4 sufficient amount of evidence was procured. however. and this was presented by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mathcr this morning.
 To Take Vacation
 Rev. William P. Lafiin. pastor Of St. Matthew's church. Forestville. left this morning for Havana. Cuba. where he will spend a month. The parish will be in charge of Rev. Ed ward Shelly, M. g.. ot Hartford dur ing the pastors absence.
 Rcd Mems Meeting
 A meeting Of Compounce Tribe. !. O. R. M.. will be held at s o'clock this evening in Red Mems hall on Prospect street.
 Ncighhorhood Prayer Meeting
 The weekly neighborhood prayer meeting will be held at 9:sO o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. Lulu Clark of lo6 Walnut street.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
BIRTHS AHEAD 0F
 DEATHS IN BERLIN ti7 New Arrivals During Year Just Closed
 ONLY 40 PERSONS DIED
Word Received of Death Of Former Local Resident - W0man's Nils. sionary Society to Meet-Berltn Town COurt-Otllcr Items

Town COurt-Otlicr Items
 Vital statistics for 1927 have been completed by Town Clerk Arthur L. Woodruff. Births show q great in- crease over the previous year and a biz advance over the number of deaths. There were IF babies born 10 local couples during the past year in comparison to a total of 6S birtha in 1926. Deaths took a drop from 50 to 40. a decrease of ten. Mar riages remained about the same in number, 54 couples beng united in 1927 to 59 the year previous.
 April and July are tied for the largest number of births. IS babies being born in both months. The number ot births by months is as follows: January. 13: February. 2; March. II: April. l5; May. 9: June. 6: July. 15: August. G.; September. |: October, s: November. 9 and De- were born to local people out of town. mostly in the New Britain and Hartford hospitals.
 June led the other months in the number Of mortalitics with a total of six. The number Of deaths by months is: January. 3: February, 4: March. 2; April. 4: May, 2: June. 6: July, ,: August. 4: September 1; October. 2; November 4 and De- C5mbrr. ].
 June also leads all the other ,nonths by a wide margin in the number Of marriages 12 couples being united in that month. De- cember was without single mar riase. The marriages by months is: January. 3; February. ?; March, 1; April, 6: June. r.; July. 1: August, 2; September. 2; October. 5; Novem- bcr. 2. and December none.
 These statistics include the deaths and marriages of Berlin people which happened in other towns.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 The Woman's Missionary society Of the Berlin Congregational church will hold its monthly meeting to- morrow. The meeting will be con- ducted in the form of an all day sewing gathering at the home of Mrs. r.. o. Shjerden and will start at 10 o'clock. Lunch will be served. Mrs. R. c. Ciapp of the Schauffler Training school will be present and will address the meeting. She will speak on the work of the school. All the women of the church are in- tited 10 attend.
 Former Rcsklcnt Dead
 Word has been received here of the death of Benjamin Bassett of scotland, Conn.,. a former resident of East Herlin. Funeral services were held 'n that town this afternoon and burial took place in the Wilcox o"mntn"y T.a~t Ecrlin. Mir. Bassctt ie survived by lis wife and son. Edward. both Of Scotland. He was
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24

The Blues are riding the top Of the Recreation Bowling league by virtue of their victory over the Old Timers last night in their match at the Recreation alleys. The best scores of the evening were made by
 Mastriana, Carucci. Murphy. Jr..
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Decision in Will Case

DCClS1On in VIII SaSe Judge NJ. o. Ryder has handed down a decision in the case of the will of the late William Slater to the effect that the Plainville court has jurisdiction in the matter. When
 Mr. Slater died an old will probated i'll New Britain was found to have been superseded by one filed here
 and Mrs Katherine Tierney of New
 Britain, through Attorney NJ. A. Sex ton, sought 10 have the case de- clared under the Jurisdiction Of the
 Hardware City probate court. The
 with Attorney Charles F. Conlon rep-
 resenting the local relatives of Mir. Slater.
 4 hearing on the admission Of the will Is to be held at o'clock Sat-
 urday afternoon.
 FWesters' Election Court General Lawton. Foresters
 of America. will hold its postponed
 election of officers at its regular meeting tonight. All members are
 urged to bc present.
 Skater Injured Gladys l.. Stillman, 19. of .5 New Britain avenue was injured while
 skating on Mill pond, NewinGton.
 last evening and was taken to the
 New Britain General hospital. She fell and was struck in the face by
 another skater. receiving lacerations
 and possible fracture of the nose.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
West Hartford

Referee-Manion. Score at half time-Plainville 2c. West Hartford
 IT.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31

March /, under sentence of from one
o three years for concealing facts
in connection with the death OF Ray
Raymond, her musical comedy star
husband, in fight with Paul Kelly,
Hollywood screen actor.
Sunday the state board Of prison
directors fixed her term at one
year; and as she is "first-timcr,'
she automatically becomes freed at
the expiration of 10 months time
just when Miss Mackayc will
leave the prison here is not known.
Warden James Holohan has refused
to relate her reaction to the direc
tors ruling, or to announce what
plans she has made.
Plans unknown
She is expected to join her five
year old daughter immediately,
either in Denver or Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31
Minister'S Sons
Held By Police
For Terrorism
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ROSA, Calf, Dee. 81
Nilhcrt Dixon and Edward Crane
high school youths and both sons Of
clcrgymcn, today faced charges of
sending terrorist telephone mess
ages.
The youths were arrested after
Joseph T. Grace, local banker, told
police his wife had received Il tclc-
phone call threatening destruction
Of the Grace home by bombing.
Last April Grace received notes
demanding he pay $4,000 under
penalty of death and destruction OF
his home. Authorities are imvcstiga
ting 10 Sc" if the youths are also
authors of the notes.
Both Dixon aud Crane qrr said
to have admitted completely in the
Telephone calI, saving they had
m"rgly intended to play - prank.
"hcv have denied sending the notes.
liXon is the son of Rev. W. r.
Dixon Of t1is ci'y. Crane is the
SO. Of Rev. II. I. CInnc Of Oakland,
who is po# in the Orient.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31

The child is now with her grand
father, John Maekayc, in the Colo
RADIO city,
What professional plans Miss
Mackayc has for the future are not
lnown- She has retained the beauty
and Winsomcuess that once raised
her to stardUm
Since the time she danced her way
into this prison, whirling in the
arms Of Ecwspapcimcn aboard the
ferry boat that brought her here,
Miss Mackayc has lived for the
moment She would be free "to en-
ter the outer world again." Now
that time is almost here.
She Will leave behind in prison
Paul Kelly, the man whose fist fight
with her husband resulted in the lat-
ter $ DEATH
Kelly is serving sentence of
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31
PERSONALS


i. O. Crl, OF san Diego win spend
fH" holidays with his family in Ej
'.''i.,
Miss uoro.hy Wjuiam, lrtt today
fr 'ugwWopl to uwrn her duij"'
as teacher in the IAglcvood higi
school,
MISS Justine WG.n"y, county re.
,ordcr Of Ocangr county, is in ~
Centre with Il party of friends fer
tine New Years holidays,
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Tyler IL,
are i'll at their homr on Vino stree:
with an attack of the FLU. "
Miss Mary Little county home
demonstration agent, will leave to.
morrow for palo Alto to spend =
few days with relatives before AT
tending the annuaj extension ser
vice conference at Davis
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31
Pasadena Ready
For Big Crowd
Uy United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, C9!if.. Dee. "l.--
This city was prepared today to en-
terrain the 7jD,ooo spectators cN.
pcct,d to flock tomorrow to view
the 4oth annual Tournament of
Roses parade.
Streets worr ropcd off, special
police assigned 10 hpndlr crowds
and the 81 floats, Whlch win repre-.
sent the theme. "Pocms of Flow
crs,' were ready - move.
Thc procession, divided into
seven divisions, win start at lo;id
IL m. 1t will require two hours 10
pass any given por'.
lmmrdiatoly following tine parad"
California and G'orgic Tech viii
wcrt at the Eo>' Bowl in the an
imal ca-..wcSt tournament football
ganr.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31

state line into Nevada, while an
other continued to search for him
in the district of Garlic Springs,
near BarStow, n if.
Officers cranm iudisputablc evil
drncr that Palmer holds young
Grant. for whose father he worked
recently in Los Angeles, and rail
road authorities believe they have
sufficient evidence to implirate him
with the Missionary dcrailmcnt
which caused the injury Of eight
passengers.
Young Grant left his home with
Palmer Il week ago Saturday to 80
for Il short ride to Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31
ELM NOTES
tN-.. aeefc Correspond ~

tf-'t- lowe JGuu ~
ELM Dec. 81. Mr.. and Mrs.
George LIrt,!l aud >oa Thut}ou, are
F""d r1 tfair vacation with Mrs.
Li''"ll's parents at Long Bench
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Offijl had rs
their christmas dinner guests Mr..
and Mrs. Gilhcrt Smith Of Blythe
and Austin and f.mctt Offl of Los
Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Boone and
son Edward, motorc1 TO Long Beach
aud cnioEed their holiday vacation
with relatives.
Mrs Iimerman went 10 San ni,go
for e few days Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. +. y. Long enter.
taircd Mr. and Mrs Ernest Lon.
Of Rrawler Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. +, G. Boone and
family, George +. Boone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert WaddiIl and son Leroy
spent Christmas with relatives near
Iirbcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-31
BarrymOres Off
On Honeymoon
~ tinted rrc>- Lcnscd Wire

HOLLY WOOD, Dee. &l.--Johu
1t1rr,more and his br.da, Dolores
Costello, hoih noted screen stars.
wcro aboard the >. $. Virginia 10.
day cureHte= ia - honeymoon tour
Of the south seas.
The film eonlI" j~ft Los Angeles
shortly befora midnight for Paua-
ma, whcre thcN will board Barry
morr'- yacat aud con'iuar tin
journey.
Barrymore and Miss Costello.
each Il r,cmhcr Of q wcll known
stag" and screen family, were mar.
ri"d h"rc month ago.
Ii,rurcs iu wh.cn they then wcr'
working held up the honeymoon
mtil lr4lay.