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noff, second violin: Lydia Brewer, viola.
and Watson Baumert, cello, the first
movement-animee and tres decide
was interpreted faithfully to instruc-
tions. the cello especially good. The
short second movement, with its pro-
vocative pizzicato work, was In good
rhythm. and much more the limiting
than the hammering of theme ex-
pected of the composers most whimsical
moments. In the third movement-an-
dantino-there was a distinct feeling of
witchery and charm. Debussy's unex-
pected sonorities his passage of almost
startling phantasy, all the reflections of
his complex, but peculiarly direct musi-
cal emotionalism, were more satisfyingly
felt than formerly The passages for
muted strings were lcveIv swelling to
full strength and clearness later 01:. and
then again into the hushed tenderness
of the early style. The final move
ment--tres modere-sustained the
achievement only passably.
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A Gracious Custom is Giving
Costume Jewe1ry
for Valentines

Here one finds. wide choice of the smartest
in costume jewelry-and at a wide range of
Understanding
Two and three strand *Pearl Necklaces with
Sterling silver clasps. ...................$2, So
Chanel Necklaces, in Sterling silver; round and
square crystals SO to $16
Bracelets to match. $50. $3.50 to SIS
French gold novelty bracelets, with clear and
Opaque colored stones. ...............S6 to SIS
60-nch knotted cream-tinted *pearl.
Rhinestone and *pearl wedding ring necklaces IS
Real graduated crystal chokers. :. $3.50
Graduated crystaia ehokers. ....., $3.50 to S.
Manufactured.
COSTUME JEwELRY, FIRST FLOOR.
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Valaze Skin 7 onine Lo-
tion - freshens, tones
and braces the skin
prevents lines, wrin-
kles and fabbiness
keeps pores invisibly
fine and tissues youth
fully firm -imparts
smooth, alhuring finish.
LIS
For dry, sensitive skins
Skim Toaing Lotion Spe-
ciaL LIS
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and frigid lack Of shading as was here

and frigid lack Of shading as was here
shown.
The second group, composed Of harp
solo by Suzanne Savoy. was more effec-
tive. The first selection EN- Bateau,"
with violin obbligato by Miss de Sayn,
had. particularly in the muted passages,
refreshing beauty. Miss Savoy.s Sec
ond number, "Arabesquei." was marked
by sonorous deep tones. careful feel
ing for the music In the last number,
Clair de Lune," the audience was inn
pressed with the works poetry. 1t was
liquid, but concise. rendition; the
lingering and the pedaling were har-
nlonious. finely sustained tone was given
when needed. It was quite easily one
of the most sympathetic things Of the
evening.
In the succeeding quartet for two VIC
Inns, viola. and cello. played by the
Elena de Sayn String Quartet, composed
of Miss de Sayn. first violin; A.,G. Ia
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Boys Knockers, Shorts, Breeche.
Pajamas Increase in Popularity

Sleeping Pajamas, 81 and So
tom Boy" pajamas are very mod
ern with their tuck-in blouse in
"checks'-the newest vogue. There
are also new tailored models-for
the tailored girl.
CorroN UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
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Pumps or Oxfords
for Growing Girls

Round-toe patent leather
one-strap pump, with cut.
outs and covered military
heel. Sizes "a to 7, So.
Tan calf oxford, with
genuine alligator tip and
saddle and crepe sole.
Sizes 21z to 2, So.
Some with printed calf
trimming, $3.50.
CH1IpREN's SHOES
FOURTH FLOOR.
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Pajama Ensembles,

-Lounging Pajama Ensembles.
$3O-Two new models in our col
lection "a replica of the white
crepe de chine - worn by Helen
Menken in "Congai' and three
piece ensemble in Marine and Lido
blue.
NEcLrcEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
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Smart Young
Things Wear
Short-Vamp
Pumps, SO.

This new blonde pump,
with clever C olonia |
tongue makes the foot
look inches smaller and
extremely youthful.
Also in patent leather.
MISSES SHOES. THIRD Floor.
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Silk Sweaters
$3.50 to
$11.5o

Gay, jaunty sweaters in
striking Roman stripe effects
and lovely plain colors. The
plain models have colorful
Roman stripe borders at the
bottom. Wee nccklines.
Sweater Section. Second Floor
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These smocks will take
their place in the work-a-
day world cheerfully and
brightly. Broad cloth or
rayon in Cavalier" Campus"
Raglan" or service models.
Many colors-and patterns.
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WHOLESALE PRICES
IN FIRMER TREND

Commercial transactions during the
week ended December 81, as measured
by the volume OF checks presented to
the banks for payment, were greater
than in the preceding week, but showed
decline from the corresponding pegiod
of 1928 according to the weekly state
ment of the Department of Commerce.
Steel plants were operating on lower
level than in the corresponding period
of last year. Receipts of wheat, cattle
and hogs at the principal markets we're
lower than in the corresponding week of
1923. The distribution of goods as I'm
dicated by the volume of freight car
loadingS for the latest reported week.
was lower than in the same period of a
year ago. e~
The general index of wholesale prices
was somewhat stronger than in the pre-
vious week, but was lower than a year
ago. Iron and steel prices were frac-
tionally higher than in the previous
week. but were somewhat lower than in
the corresponding week of 1928. Cop
per prices were unchanged from the
previous week. but were higher than a
year ago, while prices for cotton aver
aged lower than in either period. r
Interest rates on both time and call
funds were unchanged from the pre-
cedlng week. but were substantially
lower than at this time last year. Bond
prices were lower than in either the
previous week or the same week of 1923.
BUSINESS failures were less numerous
than in the preceding week. but showed
Slight gain over last year. ,cc
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BRADSTREET'S REVIEW.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. December % PJ.-
Bradstreet's says:
The seasonal urge to buy for holiday
needs persisted late in last and early
in this week, despite inclement weather
due to one of the most widespread
Winter storms in years at this season.
A review of reports from some 40 cities,
each of these reporting for wide areas,
show preponderance of testimony that
retail trade, this including holiday dis
tribution, was about equal to a year
ago in volume, with, however, frequent
mention made that dollar value was
affected by a shifting of buying to more
staple lines and tendency to give the
preference in purchasing to cheaper
grades. Wholesale and jobbing trade
and industry have been rather on the
quiet side. On balance the total VOL
ume of operations would seem to have
been somewhat below a year ago, when
the last quarter of the year witnessed
a very full, If not, indeed. record VOL
ume of operations in all lines for that
season.
Weekly bank clearings, 9,308, 251 900,
a decrease of 11.8 per cent from a
year ago.
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Baltimore Markets

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, December %
Potatoes.-White. barrel 1.50a4.00;
100-pound sacks, 1.75a2. so; sweet po-
tatoes, barrel. 1.50a3.00: yamS, barrel,
2.oOa3.00; beets, crate, 3.00a3.25; hamp-
er, 1.50a2.50; cabbage, hamper, 30a50;
carrots. 100, 2.00a3O0; caulifower,
crate, 1.50a2.00; celery crate, 1.75a3.75;
elephants, crate, 1.50a4o0; lettuce,
basket, 2.50a3.50; kale. barrel, 125al so;
onions, 100 pounds, 1.75a2.00; peppers,
crate, 4.00a5.50: parsnips, basket, 50a
IS; pumpkins, 100. 5.O0a15.O0; spinach,
bushel, 50a75; squash, crate, 2.25a3 so;
tomatoes, crate, 2.5Oa6.00; turnips,
hamper. 25a35; apples, bushel, 75a2. rs;
cranberries, box. 3.00a4.75; grapefruit,
box, 250a4.75; oranges, box, 2.1Oa4.25;
tangerines, box, l.25a2.50; strawberries,
quart, 60.
Dairy Market.
Poultry-Dressed turkeys. pound, 80
ass; old, 26a29; chickens, 30a32; ducks,
28a30; geese, 22a30.
Poultry, aliye-Turkeys, pound. 32a
IS; old toms, 25a28; Spring chickens,
26a32; Leghorns, 22a24: old hens, goa
80; Leghorns, 18a20; poor and thin, II
ala; old ROSTERS, 18; ducks, 16a30;
geese. 23a28; guinea fowl, each, 40a5O;
pigeons, pair, IS.
Eggs-Receipts. 2.O26 cases; native and
nearby firsts, So pullets, 45a48: hen
merry whites, first. dozen, 56; current
receipts, 43a45; culls and dirty eggs,
25a30.
Butter-Good to fancy creamery,
pound, 4la46: ladies, 35a36: store pack
ed, Il; rolls, 3la32; process, 38a39.
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UTILITIES FEATURE
TRADING ON CURB
Market IrreguIar-DecIines
Are Noted in Trading
Company Issues.
BY JOHN A. CRONE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 28-Slipping
stead Oily, the curb market closed lower
today. Trading in the first hour was
active, but the irregular tone that char
acterized the opening was turned into
q definitely lower trend, with utilities
and investment trusts and trading COM
panies displaying the widest fiuctua-
lions and greatest activity
The higher-priced utilities were first
to move downward. In this list we're
American & Foreign Power warrants,
Standard Power 81 Light, Northern
States Power and Commonwealth Edi-
son. Some OF these initial losses were
partially recovered, miscellaneous oils
became active. and then the Standard
group began to appear more frequently
on the tape.
Shenandoah Corporation, which three
months ago declared an initial divi-
dent of y per cent in common stock
on the common shares, took no action
at this time. At the distribution of
the initial dividend it was intimated
that the directors intended to pay SIM
liar dividends quarterly. Shenandoah
eased following this announcement.
then recovered as traders indicated
stock and the more in cash at this time
the better it would be for the market.
Tri-Continental Allied Corporation
opened lower despite the approval of a
merger with Tri-Continental Corpora
ton, which will effect important econ
omies. Haygart and TranSamerica at
times pointed higher.
Aviation shares came out initially. dis
playing an irregular trend, then definite
~ turned lower. Gains about balanced
losses in the mine list. Newmont, the
most active in the group, reacted more
frequently than it roSn.
Tax selling could be seen in such
transactions as 1000 shares OF Goldman
Sachs at IS, two blocks of 1000 and
1000 shares, respectively. of italian
Superpower at 91s, and 5000 shares of
Venezuelan Petroleum at 2%.
Fox Theaters A absorbed consider
able. selling on the expectation that
some announcement would be made
about financing floating obligations of
its parent. Fox Film. Croker Wheeler
opened unchanged at ais.
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PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
WORK SHOWS BIG GAIN

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 28.-Exten-
sive industrial, public work and rail-
way improvement projects announced
throughout the country in the final
week Of the year raised the money value
of proposed heavy construction opera
tions to $119,275 900, which compares
with 100000 in the same week last
year, the NcGraw-Hill Construction
daily reported today.
For the month of December all
classes z heavy construction opera
lions tat reached the proposed stage
aggregated 1891 1923 900, a figure which
exceeds the 1854, $50 900 announced as
the cumulative total in the heavy con-
struction field for the same month in
1923.
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GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, December % Especially -
Wheat was lower again today under
scattered selling and an absence of buy
ing orders. After the first half hour
December was l24H, March 1909, May
1892.
Corn was affected by the wheat mar
ket. A feature was the liquidation in
December. December was 90, March
1884 to SO, May 95la.
Oats were lower. December was 46l5.
March 477s. May 40. Provisions were
quiet and easier.
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NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, December % Especially i.
the recovery of half cent
from low levels of week ago, cotton
prices eased off moderately today under
a light volume of business and closed
figures of the day
A decline in the stock market brought
profit taking to supply contracts at
slightly lower levels. Spots we're re-
duced 10 points to 1870.
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Markets at a Glance

NEW YORK, December % (Pl.-
Stocks irregular; Sears Roebuck drops
within 4 points of years low. Bonds
dull: low-priced induStrials decline.
Curb easy; oils and utilities lower
Foreign exchanges easy; French franc
reacts. Cotton lower; liquidation.
Sugar easier: commission house selling.
Coffee declined foreign selling.
Wheat firm: bullish Argentine and
Australian reports. Corn steady; fore
cast unfavorable weather. Cattle steady.
Hogs steady.
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POTATO MARKET.

CHICAGO, December % up CUnited
states Department of Agriculture1.-
Potatoes-ReceiptS. 81 cars; on track
l85 cars; total United States Shipments,
455 cars; trading just fair, market Arm:
wisconsin sacked round whites. 240a
z.6O; mostly 245a2.60; Idaho sacked
Russets, 2.75a3.O0; fancy, shade higher.
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Pottery.

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio-Excellent
business conditions are prevailing in
the Eastern Ohio pottery trade, with
many good orders booked for early Te3C
delivery. Christmas vacations for pot
terry workers were cut short. Further
orders are expected after the annual
pottery show in Pittsburgh in January
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CHICAGO POULTRY PRICES,

CHICAGO, December % (P.-Poul-
Try, alive firm; receipts, 3 cars; heavy
LOWS, 2712a28; Springs, %; boosters, IL;
turkeys, 2oa24; ducks, IT; geese, 17aIS.
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Building Materials

ST. PAUL.-One Of the banking M
Stltutions here has just organized a sub
Siolary to handle inStallment sales pa
per. specializing in lumber and building
hioteAIdAo.
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Wholesale Trade.

NEW ORLEANS Wholesale trade, IN
this territory for the last three months
has not been up to the record estab-
lished in the last quarter of 1923, ex-
cept in specialties, such as candy and
cigars.
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Commodity Notes
Hats.

Hats. ~
Special Dispatch to The Star So.
PHILADELPHIA, December 28-Hat
manufacturers in this district have had
splendid year, with a marked increase
in volume and net earnings as compared
with 1928. The John B. Stetson &c,
distributed to its employees bonuses
amounting to S544 900.
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CHICAGO STOCK MARKET.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 28.-Following
is the complete official list of transac-
lions in stocks on the Chicago Stock
Exchange today:
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U. S. TREASURY RECEIPTS.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Treasury receipts December rs, S12.-
BOB ,293.23; expenditures, Sl7,4o8. 49578.
balances, $182, 1895 fc.,,'
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SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, December % R.-
Bar silver, 1874. Mexican dollars, IS.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

played followed by refreshments and favors. Christmas carols were sung by the little folks as the final part Of the program.
 The Lift Saving club had a bridge Christmas party. Miss Emma Osperg and Nellie Kalisinski received the prizes. Refreshments furnished by the club members were served and gifts exchanged. The club presented Miss Gertrude Fossett, the health education director. with silk um- brella as q token of their apprecia- tion of her enthusiastic interest in the club,
 The Fri Mu Girl Reserve club had jolly party on Wednesday with santa Claus games and refreshments.
 There will be a Christmas party for the residence girls on tonight at o'clock. Santa Claus is expected to make his first stop at the Y. W. residence. The Pinnacle Club is pre- pairing a basket of toys to be taken to thu day nursey. The swimming pool and gym will be closed during f tnc holiday week starting Monday Dcccmber 2S and will reopen on Thursday. January ,.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
CLUB EVENTS
Woman's Club. College Club, and Others Enter
 tain in Christmas Fashion.

The Tuberculosis Relief Society will hold a Christmas party OF Mou- day morning at the G. A. R. rooms at the City Hall for about 100 chl- drcn. Gifts for each will be given to the children by the Business auI Professional Women's club and D.
 others personally interested. There will be a santa Claus who will dis tribute the gifts to each child, and q cardboard holder in shape of a Slcl filled with candy. The cardboard sleds were made by the members Of the Stanley Mem3rial week -d.'N school under the direction of Miss Estella Dickenson. Fruit will also be given to the children as Mrs. ''. F. Landers each year gives a crate of oranges to the T. R. $. of New
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

\ Song -HdrK the Herald Angels Sing .,........... Group of Giris RccitatiOn-How It's Done ....
 .......... ......... Jeanne IanOs Recitation Hanging Up My Stocking ........ Marie Peterson Recitation-A Christmas Dream
 ........,......... Dotty HanGc Musical Number (Harmonicasy -- .........,....., Group of BoES citation-Wondcr What I'u Going To Get ... Rene Peterson King Eternal
 .'......,.. .....,...., I-OlIS' iJ
 Song Duet ... Rene and Marie
 ,............,.'. ...,......... ......'.. frlcfSoN santa Claus and his reindeer held thr center of attraction in the ulid- ,llo of the prattiIy decorated table. that had tall red candles at cacu end. Mrs. George Traut and Mrs. Laurence Mou1t poured. The social committee was in charge Of the rr- treatments. under the chairmauShip Of Mrs. William Judd.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

smith, Mrs. Emory Corhin. Miss Katherine Clark. and Mrs Herbert Dyer. They Waro accompanied b, Miss Gladys bay.
 Mrs. J. II. Fellows distributed gifts in a novel way.
 The social committee in charge of the party consists of Mrs. Pom croy Mrs. Frank Iwicli, Miss bay, and Mrs. Dyer. Tn" hostoyses for tho party wrr', Mrs. Thomas Cl- bplus Miss Marie Day Miss Kathcr- inc Clark. Miss Grace Coholan. Miss 'iyrtlc Unkelbanh and Miss Bernicc Unkclbach.
 The WOman@' Club of New Britain gave a Christmas party at the Ma sonic Temple on Tuesday afternoon for the Childrtns' Home. Miss Caro- line l., EIillard chairman of the civic committee, was in charge.
 Miss Alice Anderson arranged d program which the children present. ed as follows:
 Eccitation-A Welcome ......
 ................. May Oden
 Rccitation-I'wo Stockings ....
 .......,........ Genevievo Navoy
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Britain. Miss NcntiIc Logan, is chairman in charge of affairs.
 Tho annual Christmas party spon- sorcd by the Womcn's Auxiliary cf the Boys club was held last evening at the Club house. Reverend Will liam II. Aldcrson told the story ur Christmas 10 the boys assembled. A gift bag of candy and fruit WIS given to each boN and an vntcrtain- mcnt by an entertainment burcJI Was given 10 the boys.
 Tn" C. T. club held it's annual Christmas party al the home or Miss Lucy Clarksou of Bradley street Thursday night
 On Monday evening. the New Britain College Club held d Christ- mas party at the Erwin home. A program was given by the members Of the club as follows: readings, "Through the Kitchen Door," and Dust of the Road" by Mrs George Flanagan: Christmas and college &cnGS were sung by Mrs Earle '. iomcrOy. Mrs. Lawrence Humason, Mrs, Robert Chapman, Mrs. Helen
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

signed 10 take q position in Spring field. He has !cen a resident of this city for the past 25 years and has hccn treasurer of the First Baptist church Sunday school for some time.
 The couple left immediately on d wedding trip and will be at home 10 their friends after the first of the year at S2 Vermont street, Spring. field.
 Miss Gertrude l.. Abel, formerly of New Britain, and now Of tno Monterey Hotel, New York. and Nathan Eafr, engaged in the chcnli- cal business or 25G Henry street. New York. will be married December -, in New York.
 Miss Hcicn I.iegey. daughter oI Mr. and Mrs. Leon r. Licgcy 2f North street, and Hoy Madison CIs- per of Salisbury. x. C., were mar rtod this morning in Orange. x. l.
 The bride is q graduate Of the locul schools and Columbia University auI fol the past three years has been in 'h" French department of the Orange High school Mr. Casper ss g. graduate Of the University oi North Carolina and is an clectriooI engineer with the public service dili- sion of h" United Engineers and Constructors of Newark. \. J.
 The engagement of Miss Eloise Kathryn Unkclbach to Henry Rus -'ll Goodwin was announced last saturday afternoon at a luncheon and bridge given at the gnkelbach home. Miss Cnlclbach is the laush- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Max J. UnkoI- bach of Corbin avenue. Mir. Goodwin Is Inc sou of Rev. and Mrs. Sher- man Goodwin of Townsend.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
'. W. (. A. Organizations
 Celebrating Christmas

Clubs and classes have been ccIe- bra'ing their usual parties during the week. The children's dancing classes had over %o at its Christmas party. Thursday q solo clown dance was giving by Barbara Johnson and each class gave a special dance in
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
GATHERINGS
Bridge Clubs Hold Christi mas Parties-Other Small Informal Gatherings.

Miss Eleanor Bassford, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Bassford Gf Corbin avenue, entertained at her home in honor of her 11th birthday on Tuesday afternoon. Her guest s included, Miss Betty Page, Miss Fl len Fairbanks, Miss Alice, and Miss Margaret Chase, Miss Betty Abel, Miss Barbara McKenna, Miss Carol Hoar, Miss Greta Rogers, Miss Olive Johnson, Miss Lucille Jones, Miss June Allen. and Miss Jean Parsons;
 Along with the many dances oc- curing thr ough the coming holidays. Nathan Hale Chapter order of De- Molay has announced Friday. De cember 27 as the date of their Mid- Holiday dance which will take place al the Masonic temple.
 Arrangements have all been com. pleted by the committee in chargA consisting Of William 1Iolcomb.. chairman. Alden Hewett and Fred vrick Scnf.
 The hosts and hostesscs arc as fo;- lows: Dr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Dary. Mr and Mrs. II. M. Brown. Mr. and Mrs c. C. Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. E. Clark.
 The Delta Chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Sorority will give formal dance at the Women's Pro- fessional club in Hartford, Thurs
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
LEAVE ESTATE.

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. T (UP)- Mrs. Katherine Leary, 75, died, leav- ing most of her estate 10 Mrs. Cath erine Kcllcher. Then the latter died. leaving most of her property to Mrs. Leary Probate court here is trying to straishtcn out the tanglc.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
SHERIFF SELLS CIRCUS

Paris. Tenn. Dec. 2l CUP) )-After becoming tired of serving as nurse- maid 10 a flock of circus animals, sheriff Baker recently sold the stranded Gentry Brothers Circus hero for S16,o0o, with pleasure" as he expressed it