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Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
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Mrs. Rowen has opened "tle Cab in" for the summer.
 Dr. Overlook has gone C Maine for a months much needed fess.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry r. Congdon entertained at dinner Tuesday night
 Mir. Luis de Florcz and soa Peter left Wednesday Tor six week abroad.
 Miss Alice Lowell is with friends at Martha's Vineyard for few weeks vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Holt and family expect to move into their new home, the old Motfett place early in August.
 Miss Julia Breen of New York is the guest of her sisters and her moth CT in Pcmfret
 Miss Emily Dunbar of Matches, is spending the summer months with Mrs. C. o. Thompson
 Frank Pagano, who has many Pom fret friends has gone for 2 visit to his family in Vieste, Italy.
 Mfrs. Fred Lyons who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lanphear in Hartford during the month of July, returned to the Naples on Tues day.
 Miss Ellen Reyes, after making a visit in Washington. D. C., accompan- jed her cousin there, whom she was visiting, to the sanitorium at Battle Creek.
 The Sunday School and congrega- Al .I Church. to the number of fifty-two enjoyed their annual picnic last week at Roseland Park.
 Mir. and Mrs. Coleman of Provi- dence have been delayed in taking up their residence in their Pomfret house, which is in readiness for them. by the illness of Mrs. Coleman's father.
 Miss Margaret o'Neil, who has been spending some weeks of convai- ascence in Pomfret. after an opera ton on her throat at the Hartford Hospital, has returned to Providence, where she has position.
 Mir. and Mrs Donald Unger will be out of town after July 18th until the second week in September. Mrs. Unger's Tending library, delight ful center of reading interests. wFill be closed during the interim.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hector Thomas are the guests of Mir. Thomas cousin Miss Katherine Moves at Topsfield. Mir. Thomas is the son of the late Theodore Thomas, the distinguished musician and orchestra leader.
 The many Pomfret friends of Judge George Holt and the Misses Holt will be interested to know of their summer plans. Sailing from New York on Wednesday, they ex- pect Co spend the summer in England where they have taken a house.
 Work on the large dormitory, as sembly room, and dining hall at the Reetory School, under the direction of Mir. Ellis of the Trade School is progressing finely, and it is expected that it win be completed before the opening in September. It is one of the biggest pieces of work the trade school boys have attempted, and it is credit to them.
 Miss Edith Peckham, who has been on the coast for the past two years, is the guest of Mrs. Schlesinger at The Naples. They motored to Hart ford on Tuesday. Miss Peckham's mother is spending the summer in Thompson. The latter, with her fam lily, occupied Charles Swain's house two years ago. and are counted part of Pomfret's summer colony.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
MARRIED

BATES MANNING-ln Thompson, July 20, Mrs. Marjory Manning and Frank Bates.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
New Book.

Books added to the Abingdon Li- brary the past year:
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

IN u' ~s 1suai, N passes on
 M its savings to you. The same rigid quality standards are applied to all .Z foods sold at A & P regardless of the ~ price at which they are offered. Save
 -. with safety at the A &P
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
praveIv Spoken, MAdamei

A German woman neighbor, enter ,a;n;ng some friends, said: Take chairs und be home. want you should be home, und if you not be home. | wish you be.'-The Path finder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
DIED

WHITNEY, Putnam, July 21, w.. Wallace Whitney. aged 57 years. GREENE--In Putnam, July g, Jus tin s. Greene, aged 50 years. WEBERG-In Remington, Vt. July 2l, Oscar A. Weberg, formerly of North Grngyenordale. BAKER-In St. Vineent's Hospital, Worcester, July 20, Melvin E. Ba- ker, aged 56 years.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
Woodstock

Miss Dorothy Lillibridge of Elm vale is spending a week at Spring House Block Island the guest of a former class mate.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

It is estimated that about only six or seven persons out of every million are struck by lightning.-The Peth. finder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
Oh My. Yes

Have you ever noticed that mans hair and stomach generally start coming out about the same time ?--The Pathfinder.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
THOUSAND DENIED
 ENTRY ID GRAVE
Afflicted Hot t0 Be Admitted to
 Cemetery for Time

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 26 (UP)- Approximately 1000 persons, includ- ing several afflicted, made Christ mas-day journeys 10 Holy Cross cemetery in hopes Of being permit ted 10 visit and pray at the grave of the Rev. Patrick J. Power
 All. however. except those who came to decorate and pray a. the graves of friends or relatives, were denied admission to the burial grounds.
 The body of Father Power has been transferred from the grave where many miraculous cures were said to have hccn effected during October and November to a new pit in front of All Saints, the cem-- etcry chapel.
 Today, workmen were to begin construction Of a wrought irn fence around it. Church authorities are in VcEtiga;ing the cures alleged to have been effected.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

Of Dr. Griswold, the old custom wa. revived
 The house is said 10 be one of th, oldest in this vicinity. having bccl i constructed in the latter part of tn, f ISth century. It was quite old ;t f the time of the war of 1912.
 Court Tomorrow Night The Berlin town court will hoi- a reunion tomorrow night. Court was postponed until this part of in, 1 week due to the fact that the ragu. lar session would have taken ula,, ] on Christmas Eve.
 East Berlin Items ! special meeting of the knirl1tS of Pythi0s will be held this eveninr at $ o'clock at Community hall i Every member is asked to attcnl as there arc several important mat. ters of business.
 israel Cummings and dauehtcr Miss Edna Cummings, former resi- dents of this place, were the gucsts Of Mrs. A, A. Barnes over Christ mas.
 The Christmas service at fn, Methodist church early yesterday morning was largely attended. ;, beautiful lighted Christmas tree adorned the altar.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Read and family spent Christmas with rrm- tiN"s in Middletown and W.s, Cromwell.
 Miss Edith Northrop has r,turncd rom visit with relatives in New Britain over the holiday.
 Christmas tree exercises for thc Methodist church Sunday school Will b" held tomorrow cynnina in the church. The members Of inc Sunday school will present il pio- gram of recitations and songs. santa Claus, an annual visitor at this function, plans to attend as usual.
 Mr. and Mrs. Royal More ont.r- taIned relatives from New Britain ana kcnsinEton over Christmas,
 Alr. and Mrs. Royal Holmes en- tcf'alned relatives over the hoIiday
 victor Beldcn, the Herald ncNH- "caltr, IS confined to his home us me result Of d fall on the icv palo- mcnt. He will be laid up for tbr remainder of the week if moi Ioup- of' Despite the bad weather of thu past few months Victor has been on the job every day. Cortland Read IS making the paper deliveries dur Ing his confinement.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stevenson en- tcrlalned relatives from WilIimantic over Christmas.
 The library will be open tomor- row afternoon and evening for the exchange of books.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yantz en- t"rtained relatives from Middlctown Christmas day.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. NJ. HaZclWood and daughter, Lorraine, spent Christmas with Mrs. Charles Pratt at West Cromwell.
 Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Carns and Miss Florence Carns were the guests
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
Truthful Son Polls
 Attempt at Thrift
Special to the Herald)

Berlin, Dec. 2G - No. he didn't have to pay his fare, the woman insisted, as she prepared to leave the Connecticut Co. bus at Up- sons corner.
 Why, look, the boy was only five years old. The conductor Was skeptical. Perhaps, but he looked older. A little large for his age but he wasn't any more than five. The woman stuck to her guns.
 How old are you, little 'fel- Ter "' the skeptic inquired.
 The chubby faced little feller" stood up straigEter-"I am seven years old" he admitted stoutly.
 "Oh, inc innocent little dar- ling a passenger chuckled. Others gigglcd. The mother stalicd away, dragging the "in- nocent little darling" with her.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
FIRE DAMAGE HERE
 LESS DURING 1929
Department Called Out 35 Times
 During Past F Months
BUT FEW SERIOUS BLAZES
Meeting of Washlngton-T -Trumbuli Circlc-No Accidents Over HoIi- day-Post Office Quiet After Christmas Rush.
Christmas Rush.

During the past 12 months the llalnNillc fire department was call cd out to answer 5 alarms but, d1t. to its efficient work. the fire loss for the year was comparatively small The town was very fortunate in es- caping with only a few serious blazes, the largest being the $7.000 fire at the home of Joseph Calien do on Ledge road in November, Due to timely warnings, serious forest flros were prevented during the summer,
 Last year the department was called upon to answer 45 alarms, len more than this year. and the loss was much greater than in 1929, me board Of fire commissioners cx- pressed itself q short while ago dS being well satisfied with the exist ing conditions here and showed if : confidence in the leaders of the fra department by rcappointing the executive officers for another yoar The loss this year was the smallest Tn a long period of time and murh or the credit for it must be given to the members of the fire depart meht whose quick response to alarms prevented many disastrous pIaZcS. In most cases where the first loss was high and the build- lngs destroyed, it was due 10 he lacI, ol sufficient water with which 10 light the blaze and was not the fault Of the iiremen.
 Fire broke out in a number of important buildings during the year such as the Sequassen, Strand the. ater and Recreation bowling alleys i structures, but the tircmrn soon mad tHem under control. November was the largest month for fires, the department answering six alarms, January and March were also busy "lohlhS. September was the quiet est period, not a fire being recorded,
 The classification of the fires by months, showing the place and time of the blazes, damage, etc, are as follows:
 January l, Chudzsick house in 1 NeStWood park, no damage; [, Rec roalion Bowling alleys on Whitinc street, damage $S0O; lG. chimney Ire at homo of W. Daniels on Broa I street, no damage; T, fire in au.o truck owned by J. Elliott on New brltain road, slight damage; og Richards house at 72 East Main street. damage $25.
 February Ii, Julio Fortuna.s house, total loss: l". fire on roof Of ! Dennis lurley's house, damage $l.: l', fire on Hills property. March ll. chimney fire at houIa | oi Reuben Day on North Wasbin~- ton street, damage $10: IS, fire 1o chlmncy Of house owned by Geory, I'u%i, slight damage 19. first in ! strand thcit"r building. slight dam age; 21, Myron Rogcrs's home 2t corner Of Broad and Pearl streets damage 5000
 April l$. trolley car fire. slight damage; 20, fire in cellar of Soouas. sen building cellar large damage. -2' brush fire in chimney of Duffy 'mazzo's home on Bank street. Ht- Il" damage and brush fire on pro- por'y north of Methodist camp
 May 1, fire in truck on Forest Vile avenue. slight damage: fl. old hon5e on fosel"au avenue. total loss.
 Jun" 2I, fire in Ford ear OH For e"tFiIle avenue, no damage. July ,. false alarm: 26. Andrcv,. garage in Mountain Yicw damage 50.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
10 VIOLENT DEATHS
 IN BERLIN IN 1929 Autos Exact Heavy Toll-Grim
 Reaper's Total Is 65
 SANTA CLAUS FOOLS LAW
Closing of Store Fails 10 Prevent Mrs. Ripplc-Legion and AuXiI- iary to Hold Party-Bricfs.

Ten persons met violent deaths and one died from alcoholism dur ing the year now rapidly approaCh ing close, according to records ol vital statistics in the office of the town clerk. The grim reaper almos; caught up with the long-legged bird with a grand total of 65 deaths ior the year, while the stcrk had to content himself with d mere 4 trips.
 The total of deaths so far in the year includes those people who died cut of town but were buried here and those who died here but were buried in other cemeteries. Out Of the 65 deaths 35 were of persons above 60 years of age, ranging from co to 90. Ten under - years Of age died, the remainder ranging from 25 to 55, with a heavy toll be- tween 50 and 60. Of those meeting with violent deaths. one fatality re- ulted from gas poisoning, one from shooting, and the others were injur- ed in autom obiIo accidents. dying from their hurts later.
 Out of the total of G5 deaths list Cu only 24 people were buried in the local cemeteries, the others be- ing inferred in New Britain and MiddlctoWn. Due to the fact that there is no Catholic cemetery in town, all Catholic burials take place n surrounding towns, usually New Britain.
 Law Ns. santa Claus
 The law, personifieG by Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz of New Britain, almost had the last laugh in competition with Santa Claus nn Tuesday afternoon. If the law had been tritle later the laugh Woul1 have echoed through many homes on Berlin street On Christmas eve. Having placed their orders for Christmas dinners with the loca, grocer, John Cole, many residents waited patiently for the rumble of his truck in the yard. It grew later and later and the housewives won Gered and finally began to call the grocer on the telephone. Then tuey iNe'A ilSN li'dl lIlC ielN Iltlu Nlolt,u thC toWn-and particularly Coles stoI C and had left a writ of attachment rasted in a prominent place on the window of the store. By virtue of said writ "all persons are hereby warned that they shall be severely dealt with if caught trcspassing. The writ of foreclosure was issued hy Albert GrCenberg, commissioner of the superior court, and served by Deputy Sheriff Horwitz Tuesday afternoon.
 Had the store been closed later in the day, many residents would have been left without turkey and fix in g. for the holiday dinner. but the laws grasp closed upon the store carly enough to allow those who had ordered from Mr. Cole to learn of lhe situation and place new orders elsewhere.
 Legion Party
 The annual Christmas party of the American Legion and it's ladlCs' auxiliary will take place this eve ming m the Community house. The party is held primarily for the chil. dren. Santa Claus is scheduled to make h belatcd appearance and will stop over Berlin on his return trip
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
CHRISTMAS CASUALTIES

London, Dee. 2G (uP) - Lon lon suffered many Christmas casualties
 Seven persons were killed and q score injured ir traffic accidents on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
 Burglars were active, raiding many shop windows and stores.
 John Walsh. 60, q laborcr and former soldier. smashed two Win- dows at the ministry of labor. He said he came from Leeds 10 attract official attention 10 his lack of cm ploymcnt.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

mas party at Endee inn on Tuesday afternoon. Dewitt Page, president Of the concern was the guest of honor and Paul J. Mccarthy was master of ceremonies. A number of vocal selections were rendered by a quartet composed of main office employees.
 Funeral Service
 Funeral services for Mrs. Philp Lcfreniore Of 63 Federal street were held at St Annc's church thi. morning at S,30 o'clock. Interment followed in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
AGAINST HlLN PINT ARRESTS

Bridgeport, Ice. % (UP)-Half. rint convictions iE liquor cases are not warranted. according to City Court Judge Albert J, Merritt.
 Judge Merritt made the state mcnt in dismissinG charges against john Moffett, Gl, who had been ar. raigned after seizure of half pint of liquor in his East Main street es- iablishment.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

of MT and Mrs. Richard Hubert of Maple Hill over Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Astaire entertained relatives from out of town over the holiday.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

The marital voyage of Grace Par sons, II. above, whose wedding year ago created a sensation be- cause sEc was only 3 and her hus- band was Fl. has ended in the d. Norca courts. She filed suit recently
 iii Omaha.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
Hundreds At Parks

Hundreds of skaters enjoyed themselves at the two popular skat- ing rinks of the city yesterday aft ernoon despite the sudden change in temperature which sent the mercury as high as 4o above. 1t was said this morning that the Memorial park and Rockwell park surfaces were S.aF f,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
.ndrc Office Part,

Tine otiic" employees of the New Departure Mfg, Co. staged a Christ
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

of the city clerk record the transfer of property and buildings as fol- lows: From Herbert A. Gillette to Michael Paradowski, land and buildings at Fifth avenue and King street, East Bristol; from Michael Paradowski to Herbert A. Gillette, land on South Elm street, and from Joseph T. Donovan and Frank C. Hayes 10 Demitro Zurawel, lots in "Overlook terrace on Buckley ave- nUp
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26
Legion Party

The annual Christmas party of the American Legion and it's ladlCs' auxiliary will take place this eve ming m the Community house. The party is held primarily for the chil.
 dren. Santa Claus is scheduled to make h belatcd appearance and will stop over Berlin on his return trip
New Britain herald., 1929-12-26

A Iruck drIVcn DY MOTHS solomon of IF Wethersfield avenue, Hart fard, collidod with q machine opcr- atod by Francis Montgomery Of 43 Carter street, Fall River, Mass. on West street yesterday morning shortly after o'clock. The rear fender and tail-light of Montgom- crys car were damaged. 1t is thought that a civil settlement was effected in police headquarters this morning as neither driver appeared in police court.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14

Artesian wells more than 450 feet in depth so down to the enormous natural reservoir of water under London.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
WILCOX WILLING
 ID EARN LIVING
Expects to Open Garage to Sup
 port Immigrant Wife

New York. Nov. fl UP)-Wil- liam w. Willock, Jr., who ran the risk of losing an inheritance of 120.o00,00G because he married a chambermaid, faced the future op- timistically today.
 In an apartment overlooking an alley in Oyster Bay. l.. l., Wilocll revealed yesterday that his father. while unwilling 10 receive a former servant as daughtcr-in-law, had not quarrcllcd with his son and had. in fact, sent a check to help them establish a home
 The youth and Adelaide mgcbret- sen, formerly second chambcrmaid in the Willock mansion here, elop2d a week ago. Willock went to work in a garage, and hopes to find enough money to go into business for himself.
 The bride, tall blonde who came to this country from Norway, was equally confident that love would find a way.
 In revealing that they would leave soon for motor trip to the south, WilIock said:
 Adelaide is my ideal girl. I have my own life to lead, l don't mind starting at the bottom. I intend to enter the garage business, for have always been interested in mechanics and repaired all the machinery at our place. My father started at the bottom. l don't anticipate any trouble"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Governor to Decide On
 Charles Trippi Respite

Boston, Nov. l4 (LP)-The ques- lion whether respite should be granted to Charles Trippi, Jr, for merly of Lawrence, condemned murderer Of d state prison guard, was 10 be decided at a special meet ing Of the governors council today.
 The respite has been sought by Attorney Michael H. Shanicy. de- fonse counsel, 10 allow time for an other examination 10 determine the slaycrs mental status,
 Unless the council acts favorable Trirpin will go to the electric chair next week for killing Frederick Finger, n guard. on Armisticc Day. 1928, in an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the state prison whor" he was serving a Ions term for highway rohbcry-
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Mansfield WithdraWs
 ReQueSt for Recount

Boston, Nov. I4 U-P)- Frederick w. Mansfield, runnor-up ju Boston's uayoralty election last week. with drew his petition for a general re- .ount Of the -IG.uUo odd ballots yesterday after d roch"cE Of votes cast in 7& of the rity's &&9 precincts had Increased James N Curlcy's plurality from t9,5l7 90 la7&1.
 Curlcy demanded that the recount hc completed. however in the inter 'sts of an "houcst counl' Mansfield sought q recount on the grounds that he had received numerous ro- ports Of irregularities in labulating the votes.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
City Items

The police were notified today Of the return of the operators license of Frank Saunders of 25S Main street, and suspension of the licenses of the following; Laval Boisson- neault of 136 Warren street, Chester Potasky of 132 Fremont street. George Shine of Is Lasalle street. and Frank Zambori of 23 West street.
 Enjoy a laugh, see the play "The Family Upstairs.' St. Joseph's Play CTS, Tabs hall. Nov. 2l-22.-Advt.
 The Woman's association of the South Congregational church will hold an all day sewing meeting to- morrow, beginning at 9:3O o'clock. Luncheon will be served at noon
 Few choice seats left for the play The Family Upstairs. on sal at soda fountain, Tabs building, Main strcct.-Advt.
 Burrtt Grange will hold it's regu- lar meeting at o'clock Saturday evening in Junior o. |. A. NJ. hall. The first and second degrees will be eXempliticd.
 JaCkaWays annual clearance sale now in progress, 5S West Main- St -advt.
 Jackaway's annual clearance sale now in progress. 5S West Main St -advt.
 Salvatore DiLorcnzo Of 1SS High street complained to the police last night that Valentine Wisk of 3S Grove street had his dog and would not give it up. Officer l.. F. Harper investigated and Wisk returned the dog to it's owner. the animal hay ing proper license tag.
 Seats selling fast for "Thc Family Upstairs Tabs hall. Nov. 21-22 by St. Joseph's Playcrs.-Adyt.
 The Ladies T. A. and B. society will hold a meeting tonight at s o'clock at Y. NJ. T. A. and B. hall. X social hour will follow.
 Come and see The Family Up- stairs" by St. Joseph's Players, Tabs hall, Nov. l-22.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
IREIGHTIk STILL. AGROUND

Buffalo, x. N.. Nov. IA lP,-l.f- forts Of four tugboats from Buffalo 10 putt the grain lldru steamer Rriton from the rocks Oh the Pout Abino, Out. shore where she piled up last night in a drnse log, have proved mayallin&.
 The frciEhtor was in no immcli- ato danger this morning, hut her po- sllion would be prccarous m case of a heavy blow, according 10 word from the offices of Roland and Cor neIlus, Buffalo agents for the Huck- eye Steamship company. Of Clcyr- land, owners.