New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 1, 1923, Page 5

| | The “Herald” herewith presents to its readers New Dritain's story for 1932, It has been necessary to omit many events which would be of group Interest only. The alm has been to chronlele ocourrences of marked gen- elal importance: The chronology for the year follows: JANUARY Jan, 3—Chairman Hjerpe of fire commission advocates two platoon wystem In fire department. Jan, ¢—Electric bullding on West Main street sold to John Michael, Charles Contaras and Peter Perokas by Morris D, Faber, Max Myers and Samuel H. Gross for $185,000, Jan, 6—Former Prosecuting Attor- ney Greenberg summoned to appear in court January 13, when disbar- ment proceedings will be taken against him, Jan, 6—George A. Quigley an- nounces intentions of running for mayor, Jan, 10—New fire house planned. Board considering site at junction of Stanley and Allen streets. Frederick C. Scharft, Civil War veteran, dles. Andrew J, Sloper re-elected president of National bank. Health depart- ment advocates vaccination in order to prevent smallpox which is preva- lent in nearby cities, Jan., 11—Willlam Horsfall, Civil r veteran, dies. an. 12.—Snow $1,500, % Jan. 13.—Joseph M. Halloran will again oppose school estimate. Feels proposed budget will work hardship on taxpayers. P. 8. McMahon would have commissions supplanted by one man. Commissioner Hinchliffe pro- poses giving health department super- intendent $1,000 raise in salary. Louis ‘Willimese, who passed raised bills, taken by federal ofticer. Jan, 14—S8chool ' committee adopts budget for coming year and will recommgnd that $836,130 be allowed for school needs. Jan. 17—Martha Washington coun- cll, D. of A, celebrates twenty-fifth anniversary. General dissatisfaction expressed in City hall over 10 per cent salary cuts. 4 Jan, 19—E. N. president of Savings Bank of Britain, Jan. 20-—Fifteen year old boy held for selling moonshine, Jan, 21—Goodell club organized. E. M. Wightman elected president. Jan, 23—City prepares to smallpox. Jan. 24—Fire board opposes‘ cuts for member of fire department. Y. W. C. A. receives $10,000 by will of Mrs. J. B, Talcott. $6,000 left to Visiting Nurse assoclation. Mayor Curtis heads delegation protesting Connec- ticut company's plea for spur track on Chestnut street. Jan. 26—8¢hool committee opposes proposed change in Chestnut’ street. Say it would be dangerous for school children. Jan. 26—Alderman Paonessa oppos- ed to wage cut, Says it is manufac- turers’ propaganda. Board of Health commissioners approve budget call- ing for appropriations of $29,600. Jan. 27—Graduation exercises held at Central Junior High school in eve- ning. Rev. Father Downey presented with purse of $1,600 by former par- ishioners. Jan. 28—Electric Light company announces lowering of business rates. Jan. 81—Police board to ask for $149,247, storm costs city Stanley elected New fight FEBRUARY Feb. 4—Proposed comfort station almost entirely underground, approv- ed by eity plan committee, Feb, 6—Willlam Martin sells to- bacco business to Jacob Blum of Hartford after 46 years in business. New Britain branch of Connecticut league of Women Voters organized, Miss Corinne Bacon being eleéted president. Feb. 8-—Mayor wants $500,000 slashed from budget. Principal Louis P. Blade of High school says puplls are llable to suspension for member- ship in fraternities. Feb, 9—Henry E. serves 91st birthday. Feb. 1028 cases of flu reported in past 9 days. Feb. 11—Dental clinic strongly de- fended. Total of 44 cases of influenza In city. Schools crowded. May bar outslders. Feb. 13—Noveck’s drug store rob- bed of “dope,” 200 bottles of mor- phine, heroin and concaine taken. Feb. 14—Mayor names Magnell, Parsons and Butler as committee to outlne rules for maintenance and dis- tribution of firemen's pension fund. One-man trolley cars to be operated on all lines within city Iimits and on Berlin line. 67 new cases of flu to- day. Feb. 16—No two platoon system this year. Supporters of measure will not ask councll to make appropri- ation. Peb. 16—Total of 164 cases of flu in ity today. School accommodations committee of school board drafting recommendations for bond fissue of $100,000 for new trade school with accommodations for 350 students. Common founcil approves 21 mill tax rate. Council overrides proposal for Williams ob- NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1923, tails of New Britain’s Story for Passing Year as Told in Type; Frederick Wagner observe 26th wed- ding snniversary. Influenss eases how 254, 12 below sere recorded here this merning, Peb, 18-~Water board wants valu- ation lowered 60 per cent, Present Valuation §25,000, Feb, 20—~Chamber of Commerce votes to oppose cash bonus for ex- servieemen, Feb, 21—Influenza on deeline, new cases today, Feb. 22—No new influenza cases re- ported today., 274,829,000 telephone calls In elty during 1921, Febh, 23—-Over $20,000 collected In taxes so far this month, Feb, 24—Charles Glover resigns as vice-president of Ameriean Hardware corporation, Peb, 26 —~Hart proposes tax rate of 20 mills, Feb, 37—Mrs, Anna Zaleski killed by train at High street crossing. Feb, 28—Mrs. M, T, Crean selected A8 member of democratic state cen- tral committee, February bullding report shows $33,635 expended, MARCH March 1-—Lieutenant Eddy's body returned home. “Pay-As-You-En. ter" system again installed on loeal trolleyn. 200,000 slash in budget substituted by Councliman Hart, March 3~—Impressive services held for Lieutenant Eddy. MecMahon pro- poses tax rate of 018, March 7—Nathan Mag and Samuel Berkowitz plan $76,000 office bullding on cornér of Washington place and Main street, March 8 — Sergeant Richardson sentenced to prison from one to four years, Jacob Winkle gets one to two years, 20 mill tax adopted at stormy city meeting. City meeting board votes to cut pay of city employes 10 per cent, March 9—Few city employees to have pay eut 10 per cent. March 10—Ben Dougherty an- nounces candidacy for councliman from the sixth ward on democratic ticket. March 11—Teachers may be cut 15 per cent, as result of cut made in school budget. March 13—McMijlan department store sold to Davidson and Leventhal, proprietors of Fair department store. Chamber of Commerce favors day- light saving plan. March 14—City allowed $2,800 for recent City Hall fire. March 16—Mrs. 8. A. Doolittle of Hart street celebrates 84th birthday. 2,040 applications to be made vbters received. Winkle-Kalkowski suit opens in superior court. March 18—John M. Cooney leaves employ of Corbin Screw corporation after 36 years' service. March 20—Effort being made to induce D. McMillan to run for mayor on republican ticket. March 21—Lieutenant Thomas Hig- gins resigns from fire department aft- er 16 years of service at No. 5. March 22—$25,000 suit against K. Kalkowskl by Mrs. Winkle dismissed by Judge Maltbie. March 23 — Dominic Cropanese glves account of murder of Eno Re- naldino in court. Thomas Higgins' request for reinstallation refused by fire board. March 24—Dugald McMillan says he is not to be candidate for mayor despite rumors to that effect. March 25—324 new voters today. March 28—A. J. Richardson takes stand in Renaldino case, Engineering department votes to cut force rather than salaries. Willis H. Roden cele- brates 75th birthday. March 29—Nearly 25 per cent. of required amount in community drive reported subscribed. Phoenix lodge, I 0. O. F., celebrates 50th anniver- sary. March 30—Community drive now has fund of $13,420. Paonessa de- 13 made Asked $100,000 For Kisses “Stolen kisses” worth for, Mrs. Alma Smythe feats Halloran for nominatien as demoeratic candidate for mayor. March $1—Quig defeats Curtis in republican primaries by majority of 040 votes, APRIL April 1—Ruggerio and Clanflone get prison for life, April 3—Community drive 27,000, April b—Lawyer David Dunn re- signs from board of finance and tax- ation, April 7—Ira Leonard, candidate for selectmun on furmer-labor ticket, ar- rested for moonshining. April 8—Rev, Harry Bodley, rector emeritls of St. Ma chureh, ob- serves 70th birthday. Kalkowski freed, April 11—A. M. Paonessa elected mayor by 310 majority. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Flelscher observe 55th wedding anniversary. April 12-—Mr, and Mrs, Dugald Me- Millan observe 30th wedding anniver. sary. April 13—Leon Sprague re-eiected president of board of directors of Rotary club. Aprll 17—E. C. Carter and Sons| of New York, manufacturers of lace curtains, lease New Britain Machine company builing. April 18—Paonessa sworn mayor, April 19—Alderman John Gill of second ward elected mayor pro tem. Willlam F. Sternberg elected senior vice communder of state encampment of Grand Army of the Republic. Mayor Paonessa appoints James P, Kiniry secretary, April. 20—Election costs of total $1,461. April 23—First Congregational church observes 184th anniversary. April 26—Election cost A. M. Pao- nessa $87. Eddy-Glover post, Amer- fcan Legion, opens new headquarters in Electric building. April 26—Quigley's campaign ex- penses, $1,038.95. Mayor Paonessa makes sweep of City hall, dropping majority of commissioners, April 27—Curtis’ election expenses, $1,275. Republicans spent $1,314.05; democrats spent $374. April 28—Joseph M. Halloran seek- ing democratic election to congress, promising to work on wet, platform. Stanley Holmes resig: juperin- tendent of public schools after 16 years of service. April 29—Entire new board 'of pub- lic works named by mayor. Halloran announces candidacy for congress- man. totals in as city MAY May 2—Mayor appoints board of charities. Chief of police reports 1,696 arrests made in past fiscal year. May ©G6—Thomas Crowe elected chairman of board of public works. May 7—Rev, 8. G. Ohman preaches farewell sermon after completing 27 years as pastor of Swedish Lutheran church, May 8—W. L. Damon 50th year in coal business, celebrates May 8—=Dr. Henry Bray chairman of hoard of health May 16Dr, Willlam Steckwell of seven representatives from United States to attend confer. ence of International Unlon against tubereulosls in Nrussels, Delglum. Bergeant Willlam Hart elected ohief of detective bureau. Patrolman Wil- llam MeCue apopinted police ser. weant. May 12—James Spinetta buys out Boverelgn Trading company at 160 Main street. May 14—Isabella Circle, D, of 1, observe sliver jubliee, May 18-—Hev, Dr, Abel A, Ahiquist of Provience, R, 1., aceepts call to ter pastorate of Swedish Lutheran chureh here, May. 16—Lawyer 1. L. Dunn re. signa as member of school committes, May 17—Rev, Raymond N, Gliman elected (A Wl ;“ji_rmfl 060,76, T, ¥. Hill, for past 80 years mployed as Janitor of school depart- ment, resigns. Iderman J. F, Gl of New Haven accepts call to become | named chatrman of platoon commit- pastor of Stanley Memorial church, Hoard of fire commissioners, in an- nual report, recommends that platoon system begin at once, May 18—Mayor DPuonessa wants new city hall and also action on trol- ley problem. May 19—J, M, Burdick celebrates 40th anniversary with 8. K. and L, a8 general superintendent, tee. July 18-—=Thomus Kehoe retires after tWO (80 years In printing business, Kevere vlectrical stgrm causes much damage in this locality, July 19=—Rev. Abel Ahlquist of Providence takos up duties as pastor of Swedigh Lutheran church, July 21—Mrs, Adeline 8, Davis of Parkmore street, celebrates §4th May 22—Annual Institute of Hart. birthday. for County Bunday school assoclation convenes at South church. May 23—Uncertaln whether Ku Klux Klan exists here, Mayor dis- misses two bullding commiesioners, July 28-—Mrs, Elizabeth Juengst of 419 Bouth Main street celebrated 90th birthday. July 25—Wiillam ¥, dead in Professional Dullding. Walker found Pub- May 20—Fred Deloin makes plans [lic works commission considers pen- for $500,000 hotel. G. A, have faded from 600 to 30, May 29-~New $990,000 hotel seems assured, Chamber of Commerce gets behind movement, May 30—Soldier dead are fittingly honored. May 31—Work started on $243,470 school on High street. Helen Joan McCabe purchase Trading Co. block for $80,000, JUNE June 1—Guy R. Fitch of this city an A. T. Jones of Springfleld buy Wilson store on West Main street. To be known as Fitch & Jones Co. John L. Rock pensioned by Stanley Works after 41 years of continuous service. June 2-—Nels J. Nelson bullds new air glider; combination boat and aeroplane, June 4—Tabs have street proces- ston and place flowéss on graves of 116 dead. June S8—Industrial conditions in city reported coming back to normal. All business gradually improving. June 9—David Mahoney of High | Bovereign [ at annual meeting. R. ranks | slon for those in service 28 years or more, July 26—Annual fathers at Momauguin, attendance, July 27—25 auto accidents in week reported here, July 28—H. outing of city Over 100 in C. Noble reelected and | president of North & Judd company Jacob Schnaidt of Winthrop street observes 90th hirthday. 80 youngsters take posses- sion of new Children's Home on Rack- liffe Heights. Eastern Engineering and Construction ' company awarded contract for erecting new hospital bullding. July 29—Excavation work started on new normal school, July 81—Police force presents re. tiring chief W. J. Rawlings, with Ford automobile. Succeeded by W. C. Hart today. AUGUST August 1—Tax Collector Loomis re- ports $1,368,642.97 taken in during July, August 2—Employes at' City Hall schoo! given Burns Memorial award |receive raise. as best all-around athlete of school. August 3—Captain Samuel L. Mag- Mrs. James Sheppard observes 84tl|son dies at home on Maple street. birthday. June 12—John chairman of fire board Emil Hjerpe. June 18—Organization meeting of elected succeed Keevers to Lions' club held at Elks' club this|as serious. Commissioners C. Kranowitz | Warns people to conserve supply. City noon, Masonic leaders denounce K. K. K. August 4—H. J. Donnely and M. R. Mullin of Springfield buy Boston store from D, A. Niven. August 7—Coal situation regarded Chamber of Commerce and Emil G. Hjerpe tender resigna-|m:eeting board approves recommenda- tlons as result of displacement Hjerpe as chairman of board of fire commissioners. of [tlon to spend $100,000 on sewers. 8—Work started Col. W. on new W. Bullen August comfort station. June 14—Arthur Becker, local gun- |8ucceeds Judge Alling as president of man, sentenced to prison from 10 to|laons' club. 20 years for shooting detective in Hartford April 28. Maccabees hold convention here. 80 laborers city department in demand for cent raise. June 16—Diplomas given to Junior High school graduates. June 16—Chief Rawlings to ask to be retired on pension. -Served as head of local police department for past 22 years. June 17—Police board decides to abolish vice squad, but assures pub- lic that this will not mean a ‘“wide open town.” June 18-—Graduation at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's parochial schools. June 20—72 puplls graduate from Normal school today. June 21—Two platoon system will go to committee for consideration. June 22—Arthur Turnbull of 19 Rockwell avenue observes 90th birth- day. June 24——More than 400 in attend- ance at G. O. P. outing at Momau- guin today. June 25-—-Tabs re-elect officers. James J. Butler reelected president. June 26—Charles Swatz, negro, five struck by slab of marble while work. | ing on new Polish Orphanage, neck dislocate: necticut cities meet in council cham bers this afternoon to discuss trolley situation. Walter Blair, Sr., and George Gans named as fire commis- sioners to succeed Hjerpe and Krano- witz, resigned. June 28—Paonessa may be candi- date for nomination for lieutenant governor. Boom launched in mayor's interest in Hartford, Waterbury and cther cities. June 30—Normal school class of, 1872 holds 50th anniversary. Ten sur#lving members out of 15, present JULY July 3—Mayor Paonessa names Willlam Fowler to succeed Roger W, Fgan, who resigned as member of clvil service commission July 4—DNishop John J. Nilan dedi- cates new Polish orphanage on North Burritt etreet, July 6—Paonessa sclects platoon and charter revision committees. Big fireworks display at Walnut Hill park Dr. A. L. Avitable elected cheirman of civii service commission July 10— Single tax district favor- ed by mayor. Thomas Toner leaves employ of New Britain Machine com- pany after 27 years of service July 11—Judge B. W. Alling clect- ed president of New Britain Lions' club. Hlam C. Hart elected chief of police to succecd Chief W. J. Rawlings. Pa- #)0,000 (her valuation) must be paid * ulexandria, Va., told the Washington court. She asked that sum in her suit against Leighton Taylor, 10 per cent salary cuts. Feb. 17—Traffic officer and Mrs. |secretary to late Senator Boies Penrose. troiman Matthias Rival named ser- geant to succeed William Hart, new chlef. July 13—Severe electrical storm strikes many houses and plays havoc In streets. July 14—Comptrollers report June 20, 142.56 with expenditures of Mayors or several Con- | Chief Detective Sergeant Wil- | South End job will August 9—Work park progresses. on Present quit [ cost $50,000. August 10—Coal shortage in city in- evitable, dealers state, even if strike 245 | 1s ended. Market com- Shurberg August 12—Mohican pany leases three storesin block for 30 years. August 16—IFire chiefs and laddies hold annual convention here August 17—Reports show that city had 26 auto accidents in 14 days, two fatal. August 19—Gustave Erickson of Hartford buys Sicklick and Milkowitz block on Arch street for $40,000. August 21—Harold Ward, aged 19, bturied under pile of steel wlen truck turns over at Stanley Works. Serfous- ly injured. August 25—Conference today pro- duces no more than promise of re- Cause of Divorce Ugly? Mrs. Edythe Kispert of Los Angeles alleged in her to| divorce petition that her husband said her face was so ugly he shows balance of $1,002,. a A " $890,. | couldn’t stand looking at it every day. Divorce granted. Day to Day Resume of Outstanding Occurrences in History of City Howard hospital moval of Clayton erossing €, Noble dies at Hartford Aged 11, August 30--Miss Henrietta North, 34 years a missionary in China, dies in this eity, Behools reopen Tuesday with 37 new teachers. August S1—Monscignor Edwards, Catholic priest dies in New York eity, aged 90 years. Former New Britain man SEPTEMEER Bept, 1-=Judge Klett renamed mem- ( - - ber of state central committee, NI R o Wiete oontay), gemimitonn. . AL over Paonessa forees, Bept, ¥ Company M, Veteran Corps, Btate Guard, disbanded, Sept. 10-—New 8t, Mark's chureh opens with special services, Rev, A, A. Aliquist presches first sermon at Swedish Lutheran chureh, Bept. 11—New hotel assured, Wil be on site of old 8t. Mark's churen, to cost $750,000, Sept, 13~—Fire department defieit of $18,067.98, Sept, 14—Rullding inspeccor lssues permit for erection of $3560,000 addi- tion to New Dritain hospital, Sept. 16~Harold I, Judd admitted to New York stock exchange after paying fee of 866,000, Sept. 18-~Loecal brewery may dump $12,000 worth of good beer Into sewer, Sept, 10--First consignment of an- thracite to reach city in several months arrives, Bept, 21—A. M, il flelally opens at Center chureh with | 600 raogimtered, Oct. 30-—Htanley Works buys ous Dameon coal yards, Oct, 81—Deputy Sheriff and Mrs, M, . Stockwell of 56 Lincoln street observe 00th wedding anniversary. ¥éw. A, G, Ximball elected president of New Britain branch of League of Women voters, NOVEMBER Nov, 1—Thax collections for Octoe ber $46,880; bullding operations totad $976,177, Nov, 2—Girls at High school plan organization to stamp out “Petting’ parties. School board adopts plan to spend $667,000 on school system. Nov. 8—Miss Sarah Baker resigns as head nurse of Visiting Nurse as- soclation, Nov. 4—Mrs. Lois Clark of 118 Greenwood street observes 85th birth« day. Nov, 6—1242 children born in city from January 1, 1922, to October 1, 1922, Nov. 7—Republicans sweep city with majority of 1442 votes. Nov. 8—K Klux Klan to organize here, Nov. 0—Mrs. Helen Muter fined $18 and no costs for allowing overcrowd« ing on busses under her control. Mayor threatens K. K. K, Promises cleanup of city hall if any officlals Join 1t. 3 Nov. 10—Clergymen disapprove of secret societles having aims Iike K. K. K. Nov. 11—Armistice Day celebrated by mammoth parade. Nov. 12—About 500 present at me« morfal services in Fox's theater for dead soldiers. E. F. Neumann of 189 South Main street observes 84th birthday. Nov. 14—Marshall Cook resigns as superintendent of Boys' club. Suc- ceeded by Carroll B. Cleveland as act- ing superintendent. shows Paonessa nomin- ated at democratic convention for secretary of state, F. M. Holmes elected president of North & Judd company to succeed the late H. C. Noble, Sept, 23—Coal coming car a different price. Sept. 26—Mr. and Mrs, James Shep- ard of Lake street observe 63rd wed- ding anniversary. Judge G, W. Andrews dies at home on Russell street, Sept. 26.—M. L. Bailey, treasurer of Union Manufacturing company and with company for 45 years, dles at home on Vine street. Sept. 28—546 men and women en- rolled in evening school. Stanley me- morial church observes 50th anni- versary, Sept. 29—E. W. Christ appointed local fuel administrator. Sept. 30--Turner Hall bought by 0dd Fellow's association for $100,000. OCTOBER Oct. 2—September building report doubles that of 1920, 130 permits for total of $565,194. Oct. 3—Dunn, Hopkins, Sposatto in. Each Nov. 15—Dewey Selander elected commander of Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Nov. 17—Red Cross enrolls 625 new members. Paonessa’s campaign for secretary of state cost $274.40. Nov. 18—8$4,000 fire in Booth Block. Nov, 19—More than 2,000 Swedish people attend dedication exercises at Children’s Home during day. Nov. 21—Annual enumeration of school children shows that there are 16,022 at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Walter of 24 Lexington trect observe 50th wedding anniver- sary. Nov. 22—G. O. P. spent $4,167 to win campaign. Democrats $664. Rev. Abel Ahlquist, new pastor of Swedish Lutheran church, formally. installed. Nov. 23—Coal price set at $18.50 for period of two weeks. Nov. 26—Frederick W. Leupold of Arch street observes 89th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam E. Stewart of 40 Grand street observe 50th wed= ding anniversary. Nov. 29—Mrs. Inga Nelson of 65 Pearl street observes 91st birthday. DECEMBER Dec. 3—28 confirmed at St. Mark’s church. Bishop Chauncey B. Brews ster officiates. Dec, T7—People mixed coal and prices $16.80 to $17.60 a ton. Dec. 8—Measles prevalent in city. 23 cases reported in past week. Dec. 9—Paonessa attacks P. U. C. for allowing trolley company to keep high rates. Dec. 11—11 new cases of measies reported over week-end. New Britain factories working full time. Some plants working overtime. Dec. 12—Boy Scout evecutives of state hold annual session in this city. Dec. 13—TFuel Administrator Ruse sell castigates local coal dealers for alleged failure to observe laws of an= thracite. Dec. 18—Population of city is 54,« 794 according to new directory. Deéc. 19—Christmas trade far exe ceeds that of previous year. Some merchants report 50 per cent increase. Dec. 20—Stanley Works planning to erect tallest building. K. K. K. holds meeting in Turner hall. Dec. 21—Coal men resent Mr, Christ's charges that they are unfaie with the public. Council receives rece ommendation for $200,000 bond issue, Father Laden observes 25th annie versary of ordination to priesthood. Dec. -Shops in city too busy for inventory shut-down. State will con- struct concrete road from New Brit- | ain to Plainville. Police rebel against attending drill at Y. M. C. A. under Hergstrom because of his alleged K. K. K. activities. All post office ree- ords smashed with tons of mail bee Ing handled. City nearing limit on is« suing bonds. Dec. 23—Thomas McMahon of Stanley Quarter observes 75th birthe day. | Dec. 26—Post office force handles 312,780 letters and cards during Christmas week. New Britain Motor Bales compal formed with capital stock of us,oo?l\ Dec. retary to Mayor Paonessa in place of James P. Kiniry, resigned. Dee. 28—City in grip of first biis- zard Dec. 20—Capt. Thomas W. Grace of police department dies suddenly fn police service automobile while on way to headquarters. Dec. 30—Mayor Paonessa suggests employment of publie architect. and McKenna resign from democratic committee. E. W. Christ announces candidacy for republican representa- tive to state legislature. Oct. 4—Judge B. W. Alling an- nounces he will run for representa- tive to legislature on republican ticket. Oct. 10—8. W, Menus elected presi- dent of local Zionists. Oct. 14—Charles E. Hart of Curtls street observes 8§0th birthday. Oct. 16—Baptists meet here for state gathering. E. W, Christ and B. W. Alling chosen as representatives by republicans, P. S. McMahon nom- inated by democrats. W. Niedzwiecki and George Gans nominated as rep- resentatives by democrats. Oct. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters open state convention here. Beer worth $34,800 poured into sewer. Cremo Brewing out of busi- ness. Oct. 20—Ten nurses graduated from local hospital. John J. Kiniry suc- ceeds D. L. Dunn as chairman of democratic town committee. Oct. 21—Governor Lake speaks at laying of cornerstone of new hospital building. Oct. 23—8$15,000 fire at Stiles and Reynolds brick yard. Oct. 24—T'uel Administrator E. W. Christ upholds coal dealers for charging $20 a ton and attacks mayor for his stand. Oct. 27—Older Boys' Conference of- required to take range from 27—Paul Robinson named see- ¥ |