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New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
City Items

Application for a marriage license has been made by Ralph Mathews of 24 Willow street, and Eula Gary of II Willow street. They are colored.
 The police were notified today that Sadie Stepanick, lG, escaped from Long Lane farm. She was sent there from Plainville court.
 The police were notified today of the return of the operators license of Daniel Lucas of , Main street.
 William Rowe, for a number Of years night clerk at the Hotel Stan ley, is recuperating after an illness, at the home of relatives in Bridge port.
 Mrs. M. w. Rosenberg and son of Winthrop street arc in New York for two weeks.
 Mrs. John A. Anderson of %7 Trim ity street was treated at the New Britain General hospital for .. trac- lure of right rib sustained in q fall on an icy sidewalk near her home last evening. She was able to re- turn to her home today,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Birth Records

A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital yesterday 10 Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hoffman Of 424 Lincoln street.
 A son was bodn to Nr. and Mrs. James Sposato of l47 Shuttle Mca- dow avenue at New Britain Gcncr- al hospital today,
 A son was born to NIr. and Mrs. John Rozoski of 60 Thornlcy street at New Britain General hospital to- day.
 A son was born on January 9 10 Mir. and Mrs. Graydon CoWles of Plattsburg, N. Y. Mir. Cowles is the son of MT. and Mrs. George CoWlcs of Chestnut street,
 A son was born on January 9 to Mir and Mrs. Dwight Stag of Bridge port. Mir. Stag formerly resided at the Swift house in this city.
 A daughter was born 10 Mr and Mrs. Robert Mctcalf of West Hart ford on January 20. Mrs. Mctcalfe was Miss Margaret Christ. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ernest W. Christ of Ten Acre road, before her mar riage.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Part of Leg to Be Grafted On Arm
 Broken In Accident l6 Weeks Ago

About again after having spent ] $ weeks in Grace hospital. New Haven, Edward Mckeon of East Main street has been assured of recovery from an accident which occurred in West Haven last October.
 He was driving with his elbow cX- tended out of the door of the auto mobile when q truck swept by and smashed the elbow so that the joint was broken. At present the elbow joint is severed from the body and it will be necessary to have part of the log graftcd on 10 supply the necessary bony tissue.
 While he was in the hospital gan srcne set in his arm and if it were not for a fluid invented since the World War he would have had to submit to amputauon.
 \ MT. Mckeon was formerly em v ployed in the circulation department Of the Herald.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
NO ARRESTS MADE IN
 THREE AUTO MlSHAPS
Skiddin9 Is Cause of One, While Intersections Contribute to
 Other Minor Crashes.

As Louis Sis)iin of p Summet street drove out of the Stanley Rule N Level property onto Elm street shortly after noon today, hlS car was struck by one driven by Rich ard Hagopian Of 135 Wilcox street, who was going in a northcrly di- rcctjon. The railroad gates at the grade crossing were down at the time.
 Hagoplans car was not damaged but Siskins showed the effects of inc bump. Officer A. C. WalinczuS found no cause for police action.
 Cars driven by Bruno Gutowski Of FPS East street and Earl Sweet of Haddam collided at the intersec- ton of East Main and Stanley streets about 5:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, causing slight damage to Gutowski's machine. Gutowskl was driving cast in East Main street at the approximate rate ot 2J miles an hour and Sweet was going south on Stanley street at dpONt the SdlIlC SptSui dNCoi uiil6 'o Officer Peter McAvoy's report. No arrests were made.
 Officer w. $. Strolls reported that United Coal & Wood Co. truck driven by Edward DeRainge of 605 East Main street skidded and struck a Connecticut Light &, Power Co.,. pole in front of 1402 Stanley street about ? o'clock Saturday afternoon, damaging the right side of the truck. There was no damage to the pole and the officer found no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR WAR VETERAN
Patriotic Tribute Paid at
 0bseQuies for E. ]. Coogan

Military funeral services for Ed nund J. Coogan, aged 5, q mall carrier for the past two years, who died Friday at the homo Of his par cnts, Mir. and Mrs. John Coogan of JGS East Main street, were held this morning at o'clock at the Church Of St. John Inc Evangelist. Rev. Thomas J. Laden, pastor, cele- bratcd q solemn high mass of re- quiem, Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pas tor of St. Andrews church, was dea- con and Rev. Stanislaus Nalcwajek was sub deacon.
 As the casket was borne into the church Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Solomon sang America" and at the offertory she rendered Pie Jesu." At the conclusion of the mass she sang Some Sweet Day. and as the caskct was borne from the church Mrs. Margaret Remington, the or ganist. played Chopins funeral march.
 Members of Eddy Glover post, American Legion, were pail bearers. They were Francis Loughery, Will liam McMurray, Edmund Stack, George Bigge, James Clynes and William Fisher. The flower bearers were Edward and Frederick Con- way.
 The firing squad consisted of Corporal Joseph Zippo, Privates Stanley l. WOlinSki Alexander Jan- ick, Jasper W. Mason, Fred A. Cor dano, John IIackctt, Michael Sulli- van, Frank B. Costanza and Bugler tmberto A. Sarrceno. all of Con- pany l, 169th infantry.
 Rev. Father Grillis conducted the committal services at the grave. Burial was in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
CURB PRICES SLOW;
 TRADERS CAUTIOUS
Deere, With Gain Of 45, Leads
 General Climb Today

New York, Jan 27 JP)-Thc level of curb prices was generally higher today. With few exceptions, how ever. advances were marrow and traders seemed content 10 proceed rather slowly.
 The star performer was Deere, which scared 1 4J points on q success sion of odd lot purchases following announcement that the companys 1929 earnings had been moro than S6S d share. Tubize Artificial Silk E advanced , points.
 Utilities edged upward. Common wealth Edison rose e8 points on q few sales. but the ma ajority made only fractional progress. American Supcrpower sold up point but lost part of it's gain. Middle West Utilities had a similar gain, and there was fair support for Electric Bond & Share, Associated Gas & Electric A, American Gas &; Elec- 'ric, United Light & Power and United Gas.
 Investment and finance company shares. which last week made the best showing since the October No- vember break, were steady. Insull rallied nearly points, but it's strength was exceptional and the group as a whole hovered around last Saturdays closing prices. Pub lie Utility Holding made another rise which carried il to 193i.
 Oils tended higher. although las. weeks production figures for the California field showed an increase. Gulf mounted nearly points and Humble advanced ].
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
REFUSAL TO BUY STOCK
 MAY RESULT IN SUITS
Investors Who Cancelled Orders After Market slump Reported
 Facing Litigation.

several prominent New Britain residents who are said 10 have or ucrcd stock prior to the slump in prices several weeks ago will be made defendants in law suits which New York brokerage houses are contemplating if payment is not made within a short time, according to reports. It was said that they or dcred the stock and the market slumpcd while the deal was being completed. It was said that the To- cal investors, in some cases, refused to accept the stock and the broker age houses were forced to sell at a loss.
 Two Mcriden residents have been made defendants in suits which Bonner, Brooks & Co. instituted re- ccutlN.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Miss Ann IT. NCC arthy

Miss Ann II. Mccarthy, aged Ji. a resident of this city all her lity. died at the homo in which she WIS born at 43l Allen street, Sunday.
 Miss Mccarthy attended the local schools and was graduated from the New Britain Senior High school. She was employed by the American Hosiery Co.,, for many years.
 Surviving are brother James Mccarthy of this city and a niece, Mrs. James McNally of PlainyilIe.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at S:30 at the -l. J kenney funeral parlors and at a o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mays cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
l60 HAVE ASKED
 ASSESSMENT CUT
Board Of Relief Holds Final Hearings Of Year Tonight

After concluding a. session th,S afternoon, the board of relief will convene tonight for the last hearings Of this year. and will at once take up the various arguments offered ID support Of more than 160 request for lower assessments.
 Many Of the properties concerned ir the appeals will be visited by members of the board before decl- SionS arc reached, but q great num- bcr will be decided in the office. These arc cases where there ap- ptared 10 be no ground for a cut and no argument other than a desire 10 pay less tax. The report of the board will be completed i'll about one week.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Bernard BerkoWitZ

Bernard Berkowitz aged 5S, of D Talcott street, died suddenly at his home Saturday, He was the ownar oI the Puritan market on Harttori avenue which he conducted for a number of years.
 Mir. Bcrkowitz. prior 10 coming to this city was a veteran in the World war and served in the European armies. He had been q resident of this city for the past ten years ani was a member of the Tephcrc,n Israel synagogue.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Rachel Bcrkowitz. he is survived by fire sens, Martin. Abraham, Morris, Try ing and David Bcrkonitz: three daughters, Misses Ethel. Libbe an ] Evelyn Bcrkowitz and a sister. Mr., Samuel Waskowitz of this city.
 Funeral services were held yester- day afternoon at the Israel Tephe- reth synagogue. Rabbis Jesse Swartz and Adronson conducted the services. Burial was in Beth Alo:n cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Jan. v. Crude oil production in California for the week ending January 25 averaged 70S,000 barrels daily, an increase of 5,200 over the previous week.
 C. NJ. Keys is retiring as president Of the Transcontinental Air Trans port MadduX Air lines, and will be succeeded by J. l.. MadduX. founder of the MadduX system, operating on the west coast and which was merg- ed with the Transcontinental system several months ago. Mir. Keys will become chairman Of the board.
 A total of S10,42S.00O in new se- curities was marketed today by New York banking houses and syndicates Of this amount $i0.128.000 was in bonds of public utility enterprises.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Coast Guard to Hunt
 For Missing Vessel

New London, Jan. v Pl-CoaSt Guard vessels on patrol have been ordered to be on the lookout for the fishing boat Avery k. Leblanc, which has not been heard from since last Friday.
 The boat was last seen late that afternoon fishing east of Block l3- land Notice of her disappearance was received here last night and was immediately flashed 10 the patroling service vessels.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Broken Steam Main
 Shatters Many Windows

New York, Jan. 27 Pl-An 18- inch steam main burst in Cliff street near Fulton street in Lower Man haitian, today, tearing hole ten feet in diameter in the street and tossing cobblestones about like pebbles.
 A column Of steam shot several hundred feet into the air and win dows ill nearby buildings were broken. A policeman standing 50 feet away was thrown to the ground and he and two other policemen were showcred with dirt. Police re- serves, an emergency squad and an ambulance were summoned, but no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS

Miss Mae Anderson of l55 Linden street entertained q number of guests at d party at her home last Friday evening. Games were played and refreshments served. Dancing was a feature of the evenings enter tainment. Those present were Ida Greenberg, Dorothy Ritner, Lucille Fengler Mary Saunders, Beatrice Maxen, Emma Sokolik, Anna Savage, Kendall Foster, Morton Moore, AL fred Anderson, John Brophy, Otto Reckenberg, Galtona Ritolo and Ernest Carlson.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Wedding Anniversary
 Observed by Perrys

A surprise party was given Sat urday in honor of MT. and Mrs. Mcddrck Perry of %07 stanley street. The occasion was tho goth anniversary of their marriage and a double birthday. Mrs. Perry re- ccivcd many pieces of china, q white gold wrist watch and purse o( gold.
 Friends were present from New London, Hartford. Forcstvilc and this city. Piano selections and songs were rendered. A supper was scrv- ct at midnight.
 Mir. and Mrs. Perry had as their guests over the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Samuels and children of New London.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our feeling Of gratitude and appreciation 70 the many friends who extended condo fences to US in the death of our husband and father, Thomas Murray. For the many beautiful floral offerings we are most grateful Our thanks arc offered especially to the Stanley Works Mutual Benr- fit Association, the Mill Social club of the Stanley Works, and the ac- counting department of North & Judd Mfg. Co.
 MRS. THOMAS MURRAY,
 MISS IRENE MURRAY.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Mrs. Johanna EIin Anderson

Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Elin Anderson, aged S5, who made her home with her son, Charles E. Anderson of 50 Commonwealth avenue, were held this afternoon at 2:3O at the First Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist otficiated and burial was in TairvieW cemc- tery.
 The pail bearers were John Sand berg, John Nelson, Josef Anderson, Andrew Berlin, Charles Olson and John Kalberc. The flower bearers were Emil Larson and Arthur kal- berg.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Yard Conductor Killed
 In Fall Across Tracks

New Haven, Jan. "7 (UP)-Jamcs C. Cassidy, 37, yard conductor for the New York, New Haven &: Hart ford railroad, was beheaded by d freight car today when he slipped on icc"and fell across tracks at the Cedar Hill freight yards.
 Cassidy, q veteran of seven years service, left a wife and four chil- drcn.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
HOWARD PROMOTED
 AT BANK ELECTION
(CoutinucI From First ragc)

school committee has been headed by Mr, Howard and he is also prcsi- dent and commissioner of the Maple Hill fire district. He is q charter member and director Of the New Britain Kiwanis club. He afriliatcs with the Trinity Methodist church and is member of the official board.
 Nr. Howard married Miss Ruth Garrctte. daughter Of ]. F. Garrcttc of Hartford and since coming to this city, has resided at Maple Hill.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
BONDS IMPROVED;
 RAILS ARE ACTIVE
Attention Believed Turned Back
 to Seasoned Securities

New York. Jan. 27 LPl-A fair de- gree of improvement was shown by listed bonds in today"s early trad ing. Rails and utilities shook off some of their lethargy, suggesting that assimilation of the new finan- cling had progressed to point where attention would be shifted back to seasoned securities. United States governments were firm and rather active.
 Utilities Rise Slightly
 Gains of about half point result ed from buying inquiry for American Telephone Collateral 5s and De- benture 5s, 1860. Consumers Power 5s. Utah Power & Light 5s and two or three other utilities. In the rail group, Nickel Plate 41as and Lake Shore F s sold up sharply on small orders. There was a larger accum- ulation in Atlantic Coast Line 4 F s. the New Chesapeake & Ohio 1 12s. Burlington 4i2 s, Wabash , h.s and Louisville &1 Nashville 4s. Pennsyl- vania General 4 As moved against the generally firm trend of the high grade carriers, selling off nearly q point.
 lnduStrials were mixed. Illinois Steel 1 l-2s yielded another half point, while in the low priced group, Ccrtainteed 1-2s lost more than : and Fisk Rubber Ss about q point. North American Cement l-2s ad- vanced I.
 The convertibles were slightly ir- regular. American Telephone 4 1-2s rose points with the stock and Atchison 1-2s gained a point be- fore selling off. International Tele- phone l-2s were heavy.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
f. A. R. VETERAN IS LAID ID REST
Solemn High Mass and Military
 Ritual Mark Funeral

Enshrouded in the flag Of his country for which he fought with in the Civil war. accompanied by the few remaining comrades. survivors of the struggle between the Blue and the Grey and honorcd both by the military and q good portion of the populace of the city, Michael Me and a savior of the colors of the 14th Connecticut regiment of the Union army. was laid to rest this morning in St. Mary's cemetery.
 To the strains of America" play ed on the organ at St. Mary's church by Organist John J. Crean, d vet cran Of the Worlds war, a flag draped casket was borne to it's place before the main altar at 10 o'clock.
 Members of Stanley Post, c. A. E., preceded it as honorary bear CTS while members of the Sons of Veterans bore the casket in as ac- tive bearers. The Civil war veterans were Thomas Mulligan. w. S. Stern berg, G. II. Root and $. II. Wood. The active bearers were George Clark, James Henderson, Fred Hen dcrson, George H. Wells, L. w.. Schultz and E. H. Carroll
 \ solemn high mass Of requiem was celebrated with Rev. Bernard Foster Of St. patrick's church, Wa tcrbury, q native of Pennington and q relative Of Mr. McMahon as colcbrant; Rev. William McGurk, pastor Of the Immaculate Concep- tioN church of Waterbury. as dea- con; Rev. Matthew Traynor, past or of St. Mary's church as sub deacon, and Rev. Thomas J, LaWlor as mas ter of ceremonies. Rev. Clement J. Martin, pastor at Oakvillc, attended in the sanctuary.
 \ program of ecclesiastical and military music in keeping with the deeds of Mir. McMahon was pre- by the senior choir of the church. consisting of Mrs. Mary T. Crcan. so- prano; Mrs. John Connolly, alto; Gerald r. Crean. tenor. and James D. Donahuc. bass.
 Use Martial Music
 The mass proper was taken from Millard's mass in G adapted to the requiem chant. At the oifertory, Mrs. Crean and Mrs Connolly ren- dcrcd a duet Ave Maria" At the communion, the Civil War song of freedom, an original melody that hos bn for the past half century. was tolled on the chimes while at the incensa- ton of the bier, "Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground' was sounded on the organ chimes.
 At the conclusion of the prayers after mass, Mrs. Crcan rendered the last farewell TO a soldier Taps" while, as the casket was being borne from the church the Battle Cry of Freedom was rendered by the quartet.
 More than 50 automobiles, con- taining relatives, friends, admirers and civil and military officials, formed the cortege from the church | to the cemetery.
 An honorary escort that also acted as q firing squad at the grave was detailed by Captain w. w. T. Squire of Co. l.. 1G9th Infantry, c. ! N. C., to the funeral services in the ! church. This detail was in charge of Sergeant J. Barrett and was con-
 nandcd by Acting Corporal Kenneth | Gray. The privates were Anthony Pellegrini, Glenford Baker, Charles Maffei Frank Mazza, William Daniels and Joseph Conforto. Father Martin conducted the | committal services.
 As the casket was being lowered into the grave. fhree volleys rang out Then Taps" was sounded by
 BuGier Charles A. Embry.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
q Mrs. George Braync

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Brayne, aged 57, wife of George Brayne Of @7 Dwight court. who died Thursday were held this after Loon at o'clock at the home. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe of St. Marks Epis- copal church ofriciated and burlal was in FairNieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
STOCK RECOVERY CONTINUES TODAY
Steel, Copper and Food Groups
 Begin to Show Advance

New York, Jan. - (P'-The re- covcry in the stock market which started last week and lifted the gen. crai level of prices out of the mar row trading area, within which they have been huCtuating since before Christmas, was resumed after an early period of irregularity today
 New leaders, particularly in the steel, copper and food groups, were brought forward by operators for the advance when heavy profit talk ing retarded the rise in some ot the recent favorites.
 See Business Recovery
 While there were no tangible dc Telopmcnts in the days news to af- feet the price movement. buying op- erations in many issues were based on the theory that the recent upturn in steel operations presagcd gen cral recovery in business by spring, Call money repeated the familiar performance Of opening at f l-2 and then dropping 10 { when T plentiful supply Of funds made its appearance in the market. Montgomery Ward fell a-S points 10 40 5-S on the poor 1929 earnings report, which was blamed on the prepayment Of par eel post policy adopted ill the mid dlc of the year, but rallied to 4 i2 in the early afternoon under the impetus Of short covering.
 Sears Roebuck reacted , points 10 &7 and then snapped back 10 95. J. I. Case, Auburn Auto and |. $. h. dustrial Alcohol sold 3 l-2 points 10 points lower before they met effective buying support, Goodyear Rubber, which is expected 10 show around $l0 T share. despite heavy inventory charge offs, in lts annual report to be published heXt month, was run up five points. r, C. Shat tuck advanced more than points on reports of d large expansion pro- gram for 1880. Bcechnut Packing advanced points and National Bis. cunt (old) sold at least ? points higher. Steele, particularly Of the specially variety, attracted large following. United States Steel com mon, after opening unchanged at IFS sold down point and then rallied above 1S0.
 Inland steel Gains Inland Steel vas marked up five points and Nanadium 4 5-S. Inter- national Combustion preferred, AL lied Chemical, Eastman Kodak. | Western Union. Westinghouse Flee tric and the American tobacco issues sold to points higher
 Although most Of the recent rail- road earnings reports have made disa ppointing comparisons with the corresponding period of a year be- fore, there was q good demand for some of the high grade railroad | shares.
 i New York and Harlem jumped 10 | points in odd lot transactions. Atchi- i son vas marked up at least 3 points and St. Louis Southwestern anJ
 Nickel Plate" were among the is. sues to advance points or more.
 Coppers started upward in tn,
 early afternoon. Anaconda, Kenne colt. Granby and Calumet and Ari. zona being quickly marked up 1 tc | points.
 One block Of 25,00O shares oi ] Chrysler Motors changed hands al 1 56, up IA.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27

The town crior is obsolete, thanks to Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27

Tel. 925 and tell New Britain Herald Classified Ad dept.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
Rogers Signs Acquisition
 For Alleged Murderer

Hartford. Jan. v tP)-Lieut. Gov ernor Ernest E. Rogers has signed a requisition on the governor of Ne" Jersey for the return of Arthur D. Brown, who ;s held nt Trenton, \. J., and who is wanted by the polio" of New Haven on a charge Of mur- der, in connection with the death ot Dominick Zito of New Haven on November 12, 1929.
 Stanley Giannell of New Haven has been appointed an officer to re- Ceive Brown and convey him to this state.
 Like any other business, the Her. aid Classified Ad dept. advertises hence, these little readers.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-27
TEIASJKI BALANCE

Treasury Balance. SlOS,592,5S