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New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Military Funeral
 For Wm. Pieffiel

Full military honors were ac. corded William Pieffier, aged -, of 1Go Greenwood street. member of the Patriotic Order Sons of Ameri- ca. whose funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. Theodore A. Greene of the First Congregational church officiated.
 The pail bearers and firing squad consisted of Edward Parker, who was in full charge, Corporals c. L. Wilcox, l.. H. Carroll, A. C. Bassett, B. F.. Mann and F. F. Wilcox and PrivateS Robert Dean and Arthur Harrck, all members of the order.
 1nterment was in Fairview ceme- tery.
 Mr. Picffier was a member of the lst regiment of the Connecticut Ma tional Guards in the quartermas- ter's department. He was a mem Der of Company 1 Veteran Corps and of the 1st regiment of the Con- necticut National Guards Veteran Corps.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
City Items

Armour & Co. has instituted suit for S4OO against Jonh Szyszki and Joseph Karpiej through Attorney Monroe s. Gordon. Constable John l'ecor at1ached property of Szyszki OH Norsh Burritt street and of Kar- plel at Orange and Gold streets,
 The district deputy will pay his oitlclal visit to New Britain lodge B. |. 0. Elks Thursday evening. A supper will be served in the social room at G:30 o'clock in his honor. A regular session of the lodge will be held at s o'clock.
 Mrs. John Larson of 165 Black Rock avenue has received news of the death of her father. Carl Olson, aged S7, who died last week in Sweden.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
F. M (. 4. NOTES

Four members of the local Y. M. C. A. attended the state wide Pioneer Roundup which was held at the Mer- idcn "Y' Saturday. The program consisted of demonstration meetings, and exhibits. The demonstration meeting was put on by the members of 8 Hartford club under the super vision of Samuel Johnson. An induc- ton ceremony was put on by a group from Waterbury under the direction of William Briggs. Scverl types of model airplanes were exhibited and later were flown in the gymnasium. Julian Harris Solomon, Soaring Eagle" author of the Book of h. dian Crafts and Indian Lore" and nationally known student of Indian habits was there and added much to the program with his Indian danc- es, and stories. The boys who went from New Britain are, John Buckley, Harry Sandstrom, George Dunn and James Macarthur.
 S.amo Club
 The regular meeting of the stamp club which is usually held on Mon- day evenings will be postponed until Thursday this week. At the last meeting several new boys were pres cnt, including William kahms. Ray mond Begley, Wesley Draper, Arthur Beyers, Herbert Wells, and Henry LaMay.
 Pioneers
 On Tuesday evening at G:l5 o'clock the Meeker Pioneer club will hol da Christmas party. The mem- bers of the committee in charge are William Souney. Edward Lumpp. and George Willametz. Each mem- Der who comes will bring some food and a present for the grab bag.
 Hi-Y Club
 On Thursday evening John Tobin, the local basketball baron, will speak to the members of the Hi-Y club. After the talk an induction ceremony will be put on for the boys who joined the club this year.
 At present there is an attendance contest going on. The leaders of the Reds" are Leon Dickinson, Herbert Ritter, Ebbie Zetterman, Walter Holmquist, and William Steed.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Stcnhania Iajder

Stephania Zajder three years and five months old, daughter Of Mir and Mrs. Michael Zajder Of 365 Broad street, died Saturday night at the home of her parents. She became ill early in the morning and died l2 hours later.
 Besides her parents she is survived by sister.
 Funeral services were held this morning at S:15 at the Sacred Heart church. Rev. Anthony Chmilowic1 celebrated solemn high mass of re- quiem.
 The pail bearers were Stanley Orzechowski, Casimir Bardziuk. Jo- scph Plaza and Henry Scwicki. Helen Bardziuk and Sophie Lodziensll, were flower bearers.
 Rev. Father Chmilowicz conducted the committal services at the grave. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
De eaths
Mrs. Everett R. Hauck

Mrs. Dorothy E. (Mandevillc) ) Ilauck, wife Of Everett R. Hauck of the New Britain-Gridley Machine CO.,. died Saturday at 127 Lenox street, New Haven, at the age Of 22 Mrs. Hauck came to this city last June with her husband and had a large circle of friends who will grieve at her demise. Her home was in Fort Lauderdale. Fla.
 Besides her husband she is sur ViVcd by child seven months old
 Funeral services will be held at the Lewis & Maycock chapel, 1112 Chapel street, New Haven, Tuesday afternoon at 1:S0 o'clock. Intermcnt will be in Spring Cove cemetery Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Mrs. Margaret Ryan

Mrs. Margaret Coleman Ryan. a native of this city, died Saturday night in Boston. She made her home in this city for many years and moved to Boston a number of years ago.
 Surviving are two sisters. Mrs. T. J. Hyland and Mrs. Anna DOnOhue ; three brothers James, Michael and Thomas Coleman, all of this city and q sister, Mrs. Charles Weiss, Of Bridgeport.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 9:S0 at the Nj. J. Kenney funeral home and at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery. Tn" remains will be brought to the funcr- al home this afternoon at 5:30.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
FIRE IN THOMPSONNMLL,

Thompsonville, Dec. 15 R}-Firc Tn a two and half story block in the business center today gave fire men stubborn two-hour fight and resulted in damage estimated at sSO,OOO by Fire Chief William J. Hines. The fire, it's origin unknown, started in the basement of the building, the property of John r. O'Hear. Christmas stock in the stores of George H. Cunningham and Miss Esther Malia was ruined
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Edwin |. Clark

Edwin A. Clark. 61 years of az; died Saturday afternoon at his home in Saybrook following a lingering illness.
 MT. Clark had been a resident of this city for the past 40 years anG vas a member of Harmony lodge, A. F. X A. NJ. During the past three months he made his home in SaybroOk.
 Besides his wife he is survived ny tlfee daughters. Mrs Guy Calklns and Mrs. Raymond Cook, both Of this city, and Mrs: Walter Hubbari of Saybrook.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. Raymond N. Gilman of Stanley Memorial church will oniciate and burial will be in FairVieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
PRETE HELPS POLICE LITTLE

New Haven, Dec. 16 (UP)-Qucs- tloning of Dominicll Pretc, 19-year- old Brooklyn, N. Y, bricklayer, has revealed no tangible clue to the slay- CT of Dominick Zito, 19-year- old bootlegger and counterfeiter, but has virtually eliminated Prete from the murder case, authorities reported today.
 Prete was to be arraigned by fed eral authorities on a charge of pass ing a counterfeit S5 bill in Hartford several months ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
CURB LISTS DULL
 AND TRADING SLOW
Stocks Drift Lower, With Resist
 ance Among Leaders

New York, Dec 16 P(--Thc curb today. Pressure was most conspiCu- ous against the utilities, but the gen. eral list was inclined 10 heaViness. Leading shares, however. were well taken on recessions, and displayed considerable resistance.
 Heviness of the big board" ap- peared to be the principle factor in iiuencing this market. Furthermore, the backings and filings of last week, interrupting the sharp rally from the mid November lows, had proved highly discouraging to trad CTS. and there was q marked in clination to Tighten accounts and await developments.
 Popular Shares Lose
 Electric Bond x Share lost about : points, while such shares as Amer ican SuperpOwer, Associated Gas A, Hydro Electric, and Brazilian Tr3c- ton sagged a point or more. Issues iE which the market is thinner, sucn as American and Foreign Power warrants and Duke Power. suffered wider losses. American Gas and Electric dropped nearly points then rallied. Allied Power and Light was strong during the early trading, but soon began to sag.
 Investment Trust and Holding Company shares were sluggish an! heavy. A statement by Electric Shareholders Corp, showing assets based on market values of December ,, practically equal to assets at the time of organization, despite acute losses during the autumn collapse. was apparently about in line with eX- pectations. and the stock saggel. Goldman Sachs trading, Blue Ridge. Shenandoah, Lehman Corp, and Third National Investors lost point CT two.
 Oils Very Dull
 Oils were exceptionally dull. with Humble a conspicuous soft spot, los ing points. Cities Service eased slightly. In the industrials and spe- Cialties, Fox theaters "A" was buoy ed up for @ time by report that the trustees plan a new holding company and have revised upward 1880 earnings estimates. but it soon reacted when official confirmation was not forthcoming. Crocker Wheeler was a strong spot at the opening, but turned downward later. National Biscuit (new), National Aviation and Fokker Aircraft lost q point or so.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Caeimir BOruSicWicz

Casimir BoruSiewicZ, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony EorusieWicz of 1S3 Broad street, died yesterday morning at his home after q short illness.
 Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and a sister.
 Funeral services were held th.S morning at S:30 at sacred Heart church. Rev. Anthony Chmilowicz of ficiated at a solemn high mass and burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Santa Claus Visits
 Bank Stockholders

'Dlrectors of the Commercial Trust Co.,, this morning declared the regu- lar dividend of 1 S-4 per cent and an extra dividend of one per cent The dividend is payable to stock holders of record December 31, 1929.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Prentice Co. Declares
 Extra 2 Per Cent Dividend

Stockholders of the George F.. Prentice Company were surprised this morning 10 receive an extra dividend of two per cent. The Prem tice Manufacturing company is sit uated on the Berlin road, and spe- cializes in "zipper" products.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
un rals
Ms. Emma LundIn

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lundin, aged S7, of 430 Osgood ave rue, who died Thursday, were hclG this afternoon at 2 o'clock at ErwIn chapel. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlqust of the First Lutheran church off. ciated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
BONDS ARE QUIET;
 TREND IS MIXED
Slight Gains and Losses Regis
 tered in Dull Day

New York, Dec 16 tP,-Tnc bond market smmmercd quietly today, mixing small gains and losses m even proportions and maintaining the firm undertone it held through out last weeks dull trading. Not much more is expected of the list until the seasonal effect on money rates mas disappeared. for banks and corporations are keeping their funds liquid tC meet the dcmanda of the holiday business and the us ually large dividend and interest disbursements which fall due ground the first of the year. These payments, together with the mid December returns to investors in bonds and stocks, are estimated at close to one and thrce-quartcrs oil- lions, a large part of which will be available for reinvestment.
 Municioais Active
 The market for municipals contin- ues active and numerous new loans are in prospect. The City of Montreal will receive bids for an $tS.&00,- = GOO issue at either l-2 or ! per cent interest, divided into $4,&00.000 in 40 year bonds and $14,000, GOO maturingtin 30 years.
 Two banking houses offered $G9.- 395. GOO in the new three month treasury bills at q discount of 3 Is per cent, the rate carried by the current Notation of treasury ccrtti- cates. Other new offerings of the day included three utility loans and one small piece of municipal fiuanC- ing.
 Turnovers in the Domestic Corpor- ation list were limited. First grade rails again gave evidence of the mar kct's firmncss, while Secondary Car riers stcadicd. IuduStrialS and jtili- ties hovered close to last weeks final prices Gains in major fractions were scored by Northern Pacific General 3s, Postal Telegraph 5s, Reading General 41as and Consoli- dated Gas Of New York l&s. tnilrl States Governments were irregular, with early interest centcring in the l. liberties.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

The Budd Wheel Co.,. of Phila- GeIphia and Detroit, will submit ta stockholders art the annual meeting III February d plan to remove from the balance sheet of the company certain deyelopmental and other cX- pendltures incurred in the early stages of the business. It is the in . tcntion of the company to charge these items off against earned sur plus and capital surplus. Edward G. Budd, president, in his letter to stockholders said that the company IS bringing 10 a close the most profitable year in it's history.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
WATERBURY YOUTHS ESCAPE

Waterbury, Dec. 16 (UP)-Two Waterbury youths congratulated themselves today on an unusual es- cape from death or serious injury.
 Anthony Truncale and Charles Mi kaitis were driving yesterday when their car slidded, plunged through fence and landed bottom-up in the Naugatuck River. The youths, un- hurt, extricated themselves and walked through three feet of water to shore.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Fox Film E'Iuctuates

Fox Film A was sent up points or reports of a favorable plan of reorganization by the newly appoint cd trustees. but more than lost 3rs gain when official confirmation could not be obtained. Coppers were largely sluggish, but Phelps Dodge was hid up more than 4 points in active trading. Some of the minor rails, such as Chicago Great Western common and prefer rcd Western Pacific, common and preferred. chicago and Eastern Ill- nois preferred and Peoria and I3asc- ern were bid up 1 10 points, but such shares ds New Haven, Chcs2- poake and Ohio, Atchison, and Union Pacific lest ? to , points.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
Real Estate News
Mortgage

Mortgage
 Stanley Herrs st to Harry s. Kev- orkian. ct al, s7,OOO, Edson street. Charles Gustin, ct al, to Amanda kallgren, S5,0O0, Dwight street! H. M. Ginsburg to Commercial Trust Co.,, $200, Bedford street.
 Warranty
 H. s. Kevorkian to Stanley Herpst Edson street.
 Amanda Kallgren, ct al. to Charles Gustin, ct al. Dwight street. Josephine B. Cianci to Paolinl Gondolfo, Rocky Hill avenue. Domenico Battaglini to Albert H. Chiappini, Jackson street.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

St. Louis loses between s25, ,000 and $35, 1000 daily to racketeers and commercial swindlers, it is esti- mated by the Better Business bureau.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

The average price of crude pe- trol@um in 10 producing fields was unchanged last week from the pre- Vious week at $1.6l2 Q barrel, lc- cordin@ to the OiL Paint and Drug Reporter, The average for the same period last year was $L7I7 q barrel
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
MARKET USELESS;
 HESITANCY RULES
Trading Dull and General Trend
 Downward Today

] New York; Dec. 1G Py-The stock market began the new week with 1 extreme hesitancy today The high i ly chcckcred market of last week,
 interrupting the rapid rally from
 the low of November, appeared
 to have injected a new note of un-
 certainty into market sentiment, and there vas noteworthy ten ! dency 10 Tighten accounts and cur l tail operations pending definite evil i dence.
 Trading Dull
 Trading was dull, and popular shares were inclined to sag, with { conspicuous heavincss in the util- ties, where losses ran as high as s points or more The news of the day. and the weekend was rather ncga- tive in character, and served only 10 intensity the market uncertainty. Failure of the interstate commerce commission 10 announce over the weekend its consolidation plan, which Was widely expected, was dis appointing, and caused considerable profit taking in investment rail shares, although there was some speculative activity in non-dividend payers.
 Call money held at 1-2 per cent, but was available i'll the out side market at 4. The demand was light. however, and underlying cred il conditions were not tested. Other monetary rates were unchanged Thc large turnover of funds incl. dent to the treasury refnancinS failed to cause a ripple in the money markets Foreign exchanges were firm, and continued outflow of oOl1 N1G indicated
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

Believe it or not-Herald Classi- fled Ads bring results.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
WaH Street Briefs

New York. Dec. 16 LP) - A total of $l2,930,000 in new securities were placed on the market today by New York banking houses and syndi- cates. New financing for public utiI- ity enterprises accounts for Sl0,- 100000 of the total. Municipal of- 1erings account for $2.ISO.000. The remaining $75O,00O was offered by Porto Rico.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance, $55, ,S60
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16

Shipments Of iron ore from Lake Erie docks 10 interior furnaces dur ing the first 12 days of December totaled only 1lS,G45 tons. compared with the 53f,026 tons shipped dur ing the corresponding period last Near.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-16
THE NIAEKE,T AT 2:30 P. M.

Furnished by Putnam X CO.)
 High I.oW Close
New Britain herald., 1929-03-13
Sea Scout Training
 Course Is Planned

New London. March lS 'P'-Ar- rargenlonts for the first training courS" for sca scout officials 10 be held in the country have been com pleted lare following d conference between Captain H. G. Hamlet, Sh- lerintendent of the 'ultci States coast guard academy: Captain II. Il. Wolfe. commander of inc coast guard destroyer force. and Thomas ]. k"uns national sea scout official of New ! ork.
 The course will be be for a period Of thro" days beginning April -G and ~lll be held al the coast guard acdd- emy within inc historic walls of Fort 1rumbull. Included in th" rourS" Will bc a trip 10 sea III large pa,ro! boat. Captains Hamlet and Wolfe hay" assured the national sea scout officials that everything possible will be put at the disposa of tn. leaders during the training course. including the staff of instruc tors at the academy.
 Sra scout men from all parts Of Conu"cticut and Rhode Island will b. invited 10 participate,
 scout Executives J. Harold Will Jams Of Proyidcncc. Carl Northrup Of New Haven and r. l.. Burdick of
New Britain herald., 1929-03-13
City Items

The regular weekly meeting Of the Exchange club vas held last evening at the Burritt Hotel. Due to ih . absence of speaker, e ch member was given three minutes in which tc give a brief sketch of his life. Miss Mary Ryan of West Pearl street is chairman of the cohlmlit",- which will sponsor r. X r. Corbln Girls dance at the Paragon Inn on Monday. April x. Her co-workers are Hazel V. AtWatcr Helen (. Roche. and olga (. p. IIolmstrom. X Nash co suit or topcoat, s33. 30, ] Ryan. 1S4 North St. Tel. 29h3, -adNt.
 stella Echchah lodge will entertain thr officers of the kcbckah State Assembly Friday afternoon al the Crescent Past Noble Grands associa = ton meeting. and in the evening at the regular meeting of the lodge. During the evening q playlot entitled "Tho Ecb"kah Jazz Band will be given.
 Mrs w lIurlburt of 159 Plea salt street will entertain fine members Of the Lady owls and their friends to- morrow night at her home.
 Mrs. Ida Thorpe of 5i2 West Main street will entertain members and friends of Unity Rebekah sewing circle Thursday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-13
Candidates for Police Jobs Told
 New Britain is Not Their Onion

will be more favorable than other wise. He inquired as to the pro- gress the men have made ill the police school and also questioned them as to their military service.
 Chief W. C. Hat spoke brieay, assuring the men that they can ad- vance ill the department if they be- have and apply themselves He was a Supernumerary q years ago. he said. which proves 1t is possible for I man to come up from the ranks
 Nine Appointments Next Week
 The commissioners will meet next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock 10 make nine appointments 10 the resu- lar force. Only eligible supcrnuln- craries who make Writt'n applicu- ton will be considered, the commis- sioners said in reply to Chief Hart s query. It developed tiat some "f tho younger men might prefer to serNc q few years nora as super- numerarios bnfore >aoNing proi1o~ ton. and ii Nas 'alt that thar should not lr pishel against tf ir will
 AppDicatjcr Tor appointment 70 the sup,ruuI .ry rorco were rc- coiNod and r,t red to the discipline committee. as follows: George II. Schafor, 2g. Of 35S Elm street: John kalinoWski, 29. Of 21S North street :; Thomas Sanders. -. of 33S East Main street, a former s'lpc crnumerarH who was dismissed. Laurence cof- fey. 70. Of tN Cottage place; Frank EargiloShi, 4. Of A LuWlor street. John ToWazetti. -. Of Jh Erwin place; Waiter ". katmarglyk, -. or 21b High street.
 Coffty is q son Of John Coffcy. tho oldest member Of tha police depar1 l. moNt in point Of years Of service. and 4 brother of Superuumorac V Officer stephen Cohcy.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-13

paid on account. The defendant claimed that the contract did not call for the work done by the plain tiff. and that he was entitled only to S6o. Attorney J. F. McDermott represented the plaintiff.
 A judgment for the plaintiff to re- sume possession of an autom obile and S5 damages was rendered today in city court by Judge .SaNe in the action Of the New Britain Real Els tate X Title Co. against Charles 4. l'iske. The plaintiff sought posses sion of chatt.ls and $500 damages. Attorney Donald Gaffney represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-13
Doctor Found What is Best
 for Thin, Constipated People

As family doctor at Monticello,
 Illinois. the whole human body. not
 any small part Of it. was Dr. Gala
 wells practice. More than half his calls were on women, children and babies. They are the ones most
 often sick. But their illnesses We're
 usually of a minor nature-colds, levers. headaches biiiousness-an l all of them required first a thoroug h
 evacuation. They were constipated. In the course of his 1T years practice Che was graduated from
 Rush Medical college ! lck in 1S7a) he found a good deal of success in
 such cases with prescription of his own containing simple laxative herbs with pepsin. In 1892 he decided 10
 use this formula in the manufacture of medicine to be known as Dr. | Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and in that year his prescription was first placed
 on the market.
 The preparation immediately had
 as great success in the drug stores
 ;is it prev iousiy had in his private practice. Now, the third generation
 is using it. Mothers are giving it 10 their children who were given it by
 their mothers. Every second of the working day someone SomrWh here is going into a drug store 10 buy it. Millions Of bottles Of Dr. CaldWeIl's Syrup Pcpsin are being used d year It's great success is based on meri: