New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 18, 1921, Page 21

Y AGUUITY Ul HAMON'S MURDER ® Declares She Is “Happiest Woman in World” | = | more, Okla., March 18-~Clara Hamon yeosterday was acquit- the charge of having murdered 14 Hamon, Republican National mitteeman from Oklahoma and pnaire rallroad and oil promoter. jury recelved the case at 4:30 .‘and returned to the courtroom minutes later. B, F. C. Laugh- , 73, foreman, sald only one bal. as taken, a secret one, con. d by a rising vote. * jara Hamon obtalned the infor- p@ tully seven minutes before the ot was rendered In open court, t surrounded by members of lamily, half smiling, half afraid jeve the mods of assurance that toward her. dge Thomas W. Champlon avthe dbench and recelved an ative response to his question, tlemen, have you reached a ver- '* _Her eyes followed the mo- of the balliff as he recelved the et from ' Mr. Laughridge and d it to the clerk to read. hen “not gullty” was read, Clara in dropped forward in her seat, to be selsed from behind by her brother “Jimmie,” squeezed | and kissed, Tears came to| and the other members ot& eried with her as she| to the standing jurors and " ‘thanked them for their ver. ) Is l‘m-lnt ‘Woman. B the happlest woman in the " she sald. b used g secret passage from the - to escape the crowds threatened to overwhelm her coggratulations. Today her plans 1 future were Incomplete, she members of her counsel of six . suid, She is considering a of business propositions, ac- Walter Seott of Fort : Xas, ono of her counsel, but At will do in the immediate is undetermined. v father, J. L Smith, is seriously Paso, and It was said hight réturmn, there to be with in the days of what s term. tlness lch may be fatal. Widow Not Told of Verdiot. of the members of the family L. Hamon was in the court- When the jury returned its ver- Mrs. Hamon, the widow and when tha case was placed . in the jury’s hands. Mrs. Hamon at that time was in tears. Mre. Hamon attended all sessions of the trial except two clad in deep mourning, wsitting directly qpposite Clara Hamon, thirty inches away. Not onoe during the entire trial, which began a week ago today, did the two wWomen appear to become consclous it each other cept on the days when they testified, when each re- garded the other closely. Last njght at the home here of Mrs Jake L. Hamon it was sald that she had not been told of the verdict, and that she would not be until today, be- cause of her physical and mental con- dition. Jake L. Jr., said that if his mother recelved information of the acquittal after such brief consultation by the jury woudd tend to throw her into a collapse, on the verge of which she is right now. Do Vihe New Victor records, special, Bright Kyes, No. 18735. C. L. Plerce & Co.— advt. The members Qf the New Britain felub are urged to be in attendance tonight to hear a talk on “Field and Stream.” lc Sale now going on at Axelrod's two stores, 405 Main St. and 236 Park St.—advt. Place your awning orders early and avoid the rush, Eddy Awning & Dec- {orating Co.-—advt. The Eddy-Glover post, American Legion, will meet tonight at G. A R. hall Easter Victor records. Henry Morans’ | —advt. | Bread is lower at Naughton's Bak- ! ery.—advt. of atrying day’s work ;‘_‘; free from fatigue For those who lack reserve strength and energy Grape:Nuts is the ideal food.> This sturdy blend of whole wheat and malted barley is rich in the very elements to build and main- tair. health and strength. Ready-Cooked —Easy to Dige:t Economical Made by Postum Cereal Co. Inc.,Battle Creek Mich. Sold by Grocers Everywhere EASTER 1921 a glorious return to old-time prices nting the newly arrived Easter Fashions, the Wonder Clothes Shop adding a word about the price level. that during the war everything was you can'’t help Walk inte' our shop, being amazed by the um; ndw-‘ndwwmuiu' tv‘rfily of the most aristocratic—selling for $25.00. At this time—we're featuring \ Spring Models of the famous Wonder make have lines @, T e "" Whether y ~=by all means come to the Wonder Clothes Shop. PY b 3 The men interested in the latest styles, will find that the great Wonder designers some rare treats this year in the way of advanced fashion. © mention here all the effective changes, the sporty differences, the smart vogue this spring would only spoil the pleasure. want to save a few extra dollars or you desire the best in style RAYR - | 1} 1 N Girls’ Amoskeag Gingham School Dresses Trimmed with Pockets and - Long Sash Opening Special 95¢ Regular £1.69. value Correst Styles in Boys’ Wash Suits, All Materials Including ""Kiddie Kloth" Opening Special $1.65 Regular value $2.25 i YOU CAN BUXTBETTER GOODS CHEAPER- w RNBAU . — MS “YOU PAY LESS HERE “ 482-484 MAIN ST. CORNER LAFAVETTE SPRING OPENIN ~——S3ALE —3 Just before Easter when most merchants get all they can we are ol’fr' expect in other stores in July. “WE CAN DO .IT.” costly fixtures that you pay for in other stores. wondrous variety appeal to you here. Most Astounding Values in Women’s and Misses Smart Spring Coats and Wraps $19.00 Fashioned of Camels Hair, colored Polo Cloth, Velours and Burella Cloth. Swagger in effect and very practical, the Coats are belted, of course, and made of Raglan and novelty set-in slecves. Regularly as high as $29.75. ..Others from $8.75 to $35.00 Low = f SATURDAY OPENING SPECIALS Ixfants’ Voile Dresses They are most appealing -—pretty new styles, pleated, tucked and lace trimmed. Regular $1.98. New Summer Made of best quality gingham, wide sash and collar and cuff of organdie. Regular $38.98. “Scout Percale” Aprons Full cut and well hemmed. Regu- lar $1.39. House Dresses, Regular $2.98 and $3.98. A fine collection of styles. All neat, washable styles. Regal Corsets, factory $1 45 Samples i e 3 Not many in the lot, but all sizes. Regularly as high as $4.50. New Spring Blouses of Taffeta, Georg- ette, Tricolette, and Crepe de Chine, including the new lace models $2.95 Al sizes, all colors. ren Style, quality an ofi'éring of attractive st “Seems like old times"—j say when you see these s , : values. o Navy and black only, Stzes to 44. ‘ Tricotines, Men’s Wear Poiret Twills, Etc. Some embroidered and bri trimmed, chic box models: s flarry styles. Regularly as high as $35 "‘ Other Siits up to in all colorings and ples o styles. - 384 Newest Spring' Paris | Inspired Creations in -MILLINERY - Exceeding in magnitude any millinery event, we believe, that has ever been offered New Britain folks—— offering a wonderful collection of new Hats for low your expectations. early Spring at a Full plaited, the newest m attractive color effects combinations in tan and blue, * tan and greew, black and white and a big value at $6.95 - others as high as $15.75. See them. $4.95 Pokes, M 00 Sailors and Tu Off-the-Face Hats, E Regularly as high as $} Distinctive New Easter DRESSES #iCharming street and afternoon 3 styles. Priced far below that of other E Stores. $8.75t0$39.75 and worth it. Canton Crepes, Chiffon Taffetas, Satins, Georgettes, Poiret Twill and Tricotines. Colors are navy blue, black, nigger brown and several shades of grey. ° | Lovely Wais Crisp and new, all of them Beautiful styles in all mate: ia Georgette, Taffeta, Crepe X Chine, Tricolette and Sal nr. Featuring 8 istyles lac‘e trimmed Flomec a in tan and white f, & $4.00 Reg:ular $5.95 sellerst