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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Is Years Ago Today

The building inspector. chief of
present at the Lyceum yesterday at
ternoon as the performance ended
and watched 500 spectators file out
in four minutes. This is considered
very good. especially since the fire
escapes and fire exits we're not used.
In many blocks the committee has
found rear verandas but no ladders.
The Stanley building is felt to be n
fire trap. pure and simple. The Sc
lcctmcn's and town clerks offices
are located here. The vault housing
the clerks records is felt to be I'M
able to Withstand Il fire.
Rev. Lucyan Rojnowski. pastor OF
the Polish church. stated today that
it is proposed 20 hold the dedication
OF the new edifice on Sunday, Feb
ruary IS. when bishop Tierney and
large number Of priests will be
present. 1t is expected that speeches
will he made in both Polish and
English. The rev church is among
the handsomest and costliest build
ings in the city. costing about $4,000.
| The present church building on
Orange street will be converted into
a school.
All six line officers Of the local
militia are affected by the new ruling
regarding the wearing Of regulation
army uniforms. These will cost
about $500.
Articles Of Incorporation Of the
Beth Alom Cemetery association
wore filed in the town clerks office
today II is voluntary association
! for the care and maintenance of the
jewish cemetery on Allen street
Among the ircorporators are II
F. HorWitz A. I:iscnbcrg. X. Mycrson
y. r. Mag. l.. Cans. l.. I.ipman, and
l.. Edol-on.
Three burglars We're arraiEp cf
hero today and two wor" latter tried
again in Plainvillc. Officers He'll
berg and johnson then took them to
Hartford. whore one broke ava,
coming down tho station stairs ana
outfootcd all pursucrs except {
colorcd man. who rlunG to his coat
tails ard slowed him Then He'll
her- caught him and -ra hhcd him.
without Sp"rl in tho lineup. th'
New Britain back rtl,al1 team lost ;
hard game to the "3rd Streets n
New York al the t'as'uo last night
Thu attendance vas 600
". r.. T:eers and e. H. Nettlcto,
again tied II the rife tl1oot at th'
z. ~ r. A. Saturday night, au'
Mr. Erers won the shoot off
| They make pleasant hours read
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The office wet scorns the hypo-
crisy OF dry politicians. and We!
he combs his curly hair over hi:
bald spot.
"You can make 500 a week b!
drawing" says an ad. You can by
drawing cowds, perhaps.
A critic says realism in literature
first appeared over the water. ~
this country it first appeared ovcl
the back, fence.
The only certain thing about tine
new cabinet is that some so million
people will say: "Who is the wor,a
is he?"
4 great executive is man whe
has sense enough to show the rao.
bit to the do; and let nature take
its course.
Correct this sentence: "Just be
cause a man disagrccs with me.
said the reformcr. II don't accuse
him Of hindering the cause OF rigns
! eousncss.'
Copyright 1929. Publishers
Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The perlls Of bus operation was
e1emplified In . new light when .
New Haven locomotive hit one Of the
vehicles Of its subsidiary. the New
England Transportation Co. This will
b once where the sggrieved bus
company won't sue for damages.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

When Mr.. Hoover reached Florida
he asked solicitously about the fu-
ture Of the g. Q. r. In the South.
Can that be regarded IS the first
political gun Of 1889:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Ella Inquired:
Mamma" suddenly asked T.
year-old Ella. Mamma, how do lit
tie kittens get born?"
"Why--cr-why, I don't know
dear" answered mother, at IL loss
for reply.
well" countcred Ella, when
get grown up and get married i'll
! have an cducashun so that when
my little girls ask me questions
can answer them"
Louise Eirchctt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Thrift week" ID Z fine thing to
think about with all those autonlo-
bile payments. radio payments. and
doctor bills coming due. to mention
only a few Of the things that put the
rift in thrift.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Down In New York the police are
said to have told al speakcasy pro-
prietors to sell good liquor or close
up. That's Z new way the police have
Of protecting the public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

n the railroads think their true
value is the sum that would be re-
quired to replace them, we'd like 10
sell them our old car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Americanism: A conviction thar
it would be evidence of ill-breeding
to treat a rich breaker as a
mere Criminal Is treated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

There are mora Indians In Okla
homa than in any other state, and
to date none Of them has been I'M
peachcd for anything.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

How unfortunate that the only
people who know how to run the
country should have turned out to
be magazine writer's.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Short history of the rise and de-
cay of a new civilization: Booms.
buns, bombs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

n he sits on the back Of his neck
to drive. he calls his dad 'Pater'
and will lack only one year OF
graduating.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

''Meet me At half past seveA." she
told the young man.
And 80 at half past seven that
evening the young man found the
beautiful lady waiting for him.
II you liked that one. come
around some time and we'll tell you
about some property in Florida you
might be interested in!
SAVES HIM!
Kohler: MY wife has had the
color of her hair changed again."
Mitchell: 'Tsn't that the limit Of
foolishness on tho part Of these
women:"
Kohler: MY boy. its the greatest
benefit yet. No matter what shade
Of hair she finds on my coat now ]
tell her it's one OF her old ones!"
Samuel Haggin.
People who say women patronize
barber shops az much as men must
forget how much they patronlze
men,
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The Herald 10 on sale daily IN New
York at ltotsling's Newsstand. Times
Square: schultz's Newsstands. Entrance
Grand Central, t:nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Standardized trahic rules have
much to commend them. But what
We need are standardized pedes-
TRANS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The tee IL that little thing the hall
rests on. The tee-hee is that little
thing the amateur yearns to use his
club on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The country still rests on solid
foundation. You never hear about
a January sale OF oycralls.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The only profitable advertising medium
IL the City. Circulation books AID pres.
roen, alwsys open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
WON'T DISTURB ANYBODY!

WON'T DISTURB ANYBODY!
Uncle Ezra: my nephew. the av-
iation student, writes me AZ how he
did his first solo on Wednesday.
He was 1000 feet in the air"
Uncle Benn: We'll. If fellow Is
going to practice singing. that's the
place for him to do IT."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

A hick town is place where
everybody agrees that the widow Is
foolish to spend her insurance
money that way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

At ANY RATE, SIZE KEEPS US
GUESSINGl
The graybeard scientist surmises
That women's feet have grown two
sizes
Since 1890, but we'll bet
Her feats have increased faster yet!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Nature is wise, and the animal
most disposed to sin is the one best
arranged for spanking.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
MI SlCAL PROPS!

Gordon: "The doctor said ] was
fit as a fiddle"
Emily: ''Hn probably referred to
your bowlcss.'
Mary Bcssman.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

How gloriously the apples must
have been polished when Greece
was in her glory!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Eemorsa: An uneasy feeling that
you didn't remove all the tracks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

There's always a bright side, ana
modern mans willingness to get u
divorce indicates that boarding
houses nave improved.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Nv Britain Herald

lmus1 nsaiy (osn1ay kxesptsd)
II nssaM DsAS. q Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
TELEPHONE CALLS

Battered at the Pest Once At New Britain
a. second Cla0 Nail Meter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Popular American bird:
The Canadian swallow.
IN LlI.lPUTlXN LAND

The Island Within!
rearlic. four years old. made an
overnight visit TO a little friend re-
Gently.
Upon her return home her moth
err asked. Did you get lonesome OIL
Betty's, Pca'rlie""
NO mamma replied Pearlic,
sadly. they didn't have any OF
that"
A. A. Carrier.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Unsighdy Pilnples
cleared quay
in tWo weeks

Taunton, Mass.-"I have always
had an unusually good complex
ion until . short time ago when
\ number Of unsightly pimples
appeared on my face. I tried
every kind Of soap l could thin%
OF, but with no satisfactory re-
suits. Then I read about Resinol
Soap and Ointment, and began
at once to use them. In two
weeks time my skin was -
clear and smooth ~ ever"
(Signed) Billie Enos.
In many homes where Resinol
was first used to correct skin
trouble, it is now the only soap
used for the toilet, bath and
shampoo. Aided by Resipol Oint.
ment it tends to keep the skin
and hair naturally lovely. Ate1
druggists.
saapls 4 saeh FREE. Dsps.
81. Rssiasl oal6oses. NJ.
D~>4--1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The Associated Press 10 sIclusively en-
titled TO the use for republication OF
all news credited to II Or not otherwise
-rsditsd in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Facts andFancies

The pearly gates probably didn't
impress Rickard after some OF the
gates he has seen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
WHEN BLACK is READ

1t Sells Itself!
Statesmen offer stocks and bonds.
original and rare,
And tell me il ! buy them I'll be-
come a millionaire;
Though I'm apt to he conservative.
I'm dabb'in' OH one.
For take the daily offerings Of
Consolidated Fun!
Frank Mieli.
Puppy Love!
The first kiss thrilled me with a
Than which there's been no better.
And bound my sixteen summers fast
Within a silken fetter.
They said that I'd get over It -.
oh, we'll. I've ceased to moan!
Twas puppy iove-perhaps 1t was.
But HOW THAT PUP HAS
Nancy DuXbury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Falmer Jones': 'Nepe.' Neas7 q
my family ever went on the stage:
Elsie w. Baehr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

The greatest OF winter sports:
Keeping the old furnace working.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
Modern PJAywritiuv!

Modern Playwriting!
Goosey, Gocsey Gander. Whittier
do You wandero
Iustairs. downstairs, and In m!
lady's chamber,
There modern playwright by ap-
pointment found me.
And wrote at my suggestion a bed
room farce around me!
r. II. d.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

1Sc. q Nsnth
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25
NOT THE PLACE

Tourist. Have you got any coun
try hams?"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

Copyright 1929. Publishers
Syndicate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-25

They make 4 pleasant hours read
iny-Herald Classified Ad dept.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23
MAURy NOTES

The regular services were coll
Quoted Sunday hy DR.. Preston and
enjoyed by goodly number.
Next week Rev. Preston will be
with us. Next Sunday evening
the regular monthly missionary
meeting viii be given at s p, m
Every body is urged TO attend.
Maury is proud OF its three
graduates from our Vashon Island
High, and turned out in large
numbers to see them launched. The
Garner, Virginia Calhoun. Good
luck TO YOU.
Little Edith Larsen celebrated
her fourth birthday Monday,
May 20, by having her grand
father, her aunt and uncle and
Winifred Mcpherson and her
mother for lunch.
The Maury Center school win
hold its annual school picnic Sat
urday.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes ont
to the bereayed parents Of Ralph
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23

this week Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
bricks are former residents OF
Puyallup.
Alfred w Bridgman and wife
spent Sunday with Alfred 5 par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Bridgnmn
of Vashon.
Mrs. F. E. Bridgeman is again
able 10 assume her regular duties
as postnistress. after few
weeks OF poor hyalti.,
Ray Claude Woodworth, as
sistent pastor to Rev. Hicks of
Fremont Baptist church Will be
heard at the Burton Community
church next Sunday morning.
He Is ndt a stranger here, as he has
been heard on several occasions
at the assembly.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23

The vashon Barber Shop and
Beauty ParIor announce the fol
lowing specials for every FRIDAY
Shampoo aud Marcel - $IOO
Shampoo and F'ingerwave- Sl00
Haircut and Marcel ----- S1.00
Helene Olson is in the shop each
evening until 8 to serve those I'M
able to come in during the day.
For appointments call Red-S23.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23

Westovsr who passed away Sun
day, May l9th, at Olive View
Saaitarium, near San Ferdinando.
California.
The Alaury P. 7. 4. viii meet
Friday May Slsi, for a social
evening A short program and
games and fun VIII asure you a
pleasant evening. Everyone is
urged 30 attend.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23
vAsHoN AND VICINITY

Rev, DIR. Warner of Taeoma
will preach at the Methodist
church next Sunday morning.
Rr. aud Mrs. Preston had as
weekend guests their son, Ellis,
and Miss Nettie Hildebrand of
Seattle.
c. c. Pease has accepted po-
sition as principal of the South
ern Heights school, just outside
the city limits of Seattle
Rev. w. c. Gum, of Seattle.
will occupy the Presbyterian
pulpit. both morning and evening
services, next Sunday, May 26th.
Mrs r. Morgan spent Tuesday
at Highland Park. On Decoration
Day the family viii move out for
the summer Elisha is recovering
rapidly from his recent serious i'll
mess, and his many friends on the
Island are rejoicing in the fact
that from all indications he will
suffer no serious after effects.
In passing we wish to assure our
readers that the ommision of the
names of tn various correspond
ents is not an oversight. So many
are contributing from the various
communities that we simply put
together all items that belong to a
particular neighborhood. 1t SURE
ly displays the proper spirit when
the work is rot all left TO one
correspondent.
Mrs. W. NJ. Woodruff of Seattle
IS spending the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Wat
son of Paradise Valley.
Mrs. H B. Garner of Montesano
arrived last week on Tuesday for
a visit in the C. L. Garner home
and to be present during the diff
lferent commencement festivities in
which she has two grandchildren
taking an active part. She. was
joined Tuesday of this week lty a
daughter, Mrs 4. La Breck, also
of Montesano. Mrs. Garner Is
sister and brother, Mrs. Fred John
son of Seattle, and Lester Hill OF
Bothell, were also present for the
commencement exercises ON Tues
day evening.
The Island Community church
has practically eompletet the var
Gus phases of organization such as
election of officers of the chuerh,
ard auxiliary Organizations.
Mrs. A. II. Petersen left Monday
morning to attend the P. Il. A.
convention in Wenatchee.
| Julia Black spent the Weekend
ON the Island visiting Marjorie
Christopher, She stayed for the
Baccalaureate services Sunday
evening,
Mr., and Mrs. Ted Gorsueh of
Ferndale spent the weekend on
| Vashon Island, coming down TO be
present at the wedding of Mr,
Gorsuch's sister.
i Ross Armstrong will leave Mon
day for New York, where he Will
Join his uncle, captain of one Of
the United Fruit Company's yes
sells. After d visit with his rel
atiyes in the east Ross viii leave
with his uncle for a eoast-wise
trip TO South America,
Mrs, Bess Godsey left Wednes-
day for her home. 1t is to be
hoped that she viii return this fall
to again head our Vashon grade
school, as her capable management
has resulted in most valuable and
inspirational years work.
Miss Opal Akeburst returned
Saturday from Olympia where she
spent the week with relatives.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hendricks
I of Long Beach, California, are
visiting at the S. H. Berry homt
! DIES OF PNEUMONIA
n
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23

Capt, and Mrs. Christiansen of
Lisabeula called on Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jenkins Sunday after
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Bonifacio Tueay died Sunday
morning, and was buried at the
Island cemtery Tuesday evening.
The cause of his death was
pneumonia.
Deceased, who was forty eight
years Of age, arrived in April
from the Philippines, and for
several weeks past has been work.
ing on Vashon Island He leaves
70 wife and child in his native nnd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23
'Wao''

'AIpuBnb a NJ noA s3ApaI puV
nos salazud maIqoId llpunuI ii
We II smooth life's pathway on
for you
Who'll
THE RIGHT WAY LAUNDRY
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-05-23

WANTED r. Second hand cult.
vaior. call evenings Red l0sl BE
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
VISITOR FETED
BY FRIENDS
TN CAPITAL

Mrs. Charles Bennett Smith, who
made many friends in "ashington
while her husband represented a
New York district in Congress,
returned yesterday to Albany, N.
Y, after weeks stay at Ward
man Park Hotel. Mr.. Smith
Frances Stanton Smith, is chair.
man of the New York civil service
commission.
She was appointed to the COM
mission a number of years ago by
Alfred e. Smith, Democrat, then
governor Of New York, and made
so successful a record in the pc
she was retained by Gov. Jathan
Miller, Republican, when he came
into office. On Governor Smith
reelection she was made chairman
# the group.
Mr.. Smith was the first Demo-
crat to be elected to Congress from
rock.ribbed r publican district,
which he represented up the
Hill" for several ter 7--until, in
deed, he did not choose 20 run
again, The home of Mr. and Mis-.
Smith is in Buffalo.
While in Washington Mrs.
Smith was entertained informally
by some of her old friends.
Mrs. Karl D. Klemm is enter
tanning at tea at $50 o'clock this
afternoon in her apartment at
2O29 Connecticut Ave-, when her
guests have been asked to meet
Mrs. John Endicott Searle, who
is spending some time with Mrs.
klemm.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
MRS. GOOD IS
GUEST AT
TEA

Mrs. James w. Good, wife Of
the Secretary Of War, Is the
honor guest at a tea this after.
noon being given by the Misses
Connolly at the Carlton Hotel
from 4:30 to $50 o'clock.
Among those assisting in enter.
tanning are Mrs. Patrick Hurley
and Mrs. F. Trubee Dawson,
wives Of Assistant Secretaries of
r War. Several hundred guests
will call during the afternoon
representatives of Washington's
official and resident society.
y y y
Married
James Harrison Edes has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of
his daughter, Juliet Parker, to
Wallace Alves of Ell Dorado,
Kansas, formerly of Guntersville,
Ala. The wedding took place at
Trinity Episcopal Church, Ell
Dorado, where Miss Edes was
visiting members OF Mr.. Alves'
family. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. John M.
FIR ,nci~ rector of Trinity. The
wedding gown was simply fash.
ioned in dark blue crepe de chine,
combined with ecru, with close
fitting hat to match. The corsage
was of pink rosebuds with baby.
breath and fern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alves went on
short wedding. trip to Wichita.
They will be in Washington later
in the summer. The bride Is a
graduate of the Washington high
schools and of George Washing.
ton University. Mr.. Alyes at
tended Sewanee University and
was student at West Point for
three years,
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

ing up all space in the jail here,
Judge Gum has announced that the
100000 supply now on hand viii be
DESTROYED starting May 6.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
Jumping CLASSES to Be
Featured at Children's
Horse Show Next Week

One of the outstanding features
of the children's horse show at
the Preece Riding School, 26O2
Massa chusetts Ave-, on Saturday,
MAY IL, will be the riding and
Jumping classes in which the
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hewitt Myers will enter their
mounts. Persis Is entering her
famous S.year-old "Daffodil, and
little Louise her own pony, Iron
Girl" The third daughter, also
an expert equestrienne. is away
at school so will not take part In
the show this year.
Patsy Donovan, small daughter
of Col and Mrs. William ]. Dono.
van, is entering her pony in sew
eral of the morning classes. Helen
Davis, daughter OF the former
Secretary of War and Mrs. Dwight
Davis, will put her mount, So
Black" through his PAGES. She
is considered a strong contender
for the prize as best rider in the
show.
Gertrude and Alexander, children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Laughlin.
have entered their ponies, Brown
JOY" and Taurus" in the .poney
class. Marfiyn Hines, 6-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hines. who is perhaps the best
rider among the children here in
Washington, will ride her pony
in various OF the classes. Recently
little Miss Hines ran a close Sec
ond to 6-year-old Ellie Wood Keith.
of Charlottesville, Va, at the Rid
ing and Hunt Club show.
y y
Admiral and Mrs. w. H. Brown.
son who are on motor trip to
Richmond and Old Point Comfort.
will return to their apartment at
the Mayflower the first of the
week.