New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 8, 1924, Page 14

PROMINENT COAL OPERATOR SHOT Le¢ J. Sandbridge and Pty Attacked From Ambush Elkins, W. Va,, Oct, 8. — Lee J. Bandridge, one of the best known coal operators In West Virginia and | prominent in democratic political | elrcles, was shot near Phillipi today, | while en route to the Meridian mines | to reopen the operations on a non- union basls. Two men m-cnm,...ny.‘ ing Mr. Sandridge also were wound- | ed, The assailants fired from the underbrush along a road. Mr. Sandridge, superintendent of the Rock Island Coal company, own- ers of the mines, was given orders to resume operations today. Ior ‘l several years the mines operated un- | der an agreement with the unfon, | but, after a shutdown of more than a month, officlals of the company decided to reopen without a union agreement . Mr. Sandridge was a delegate to the last democratic natlonal con- wventlon. Bandridge and the three victims of the shooting are being brought to an Elkins hospital. TRe- | ports from Phillipi were that Sand- ridge's condition was critical, Among those wounded was Brown Talbott, #on of Dr. L. W. Talbott of Elkins. | He recently graduated from West Virginia university and was taking | up his duties as foreman of the Meriden mines, Sherift Gorman of Barbour coun- ty and a force of state troopers ob- tained bloodhounds and went into the mountalns about Meriden in an | effort to trace the assallants, 4 BERLIN NEWS (Oontinued from Page Seven) other be enjoyed, Prof. Gates prompting for the old dances. The music will ‘be furnished by St. Paul’s orchestra. Refreshments will be served and a general good time is in store for all. The members of the Epwsrth feague of the Methodist church will attend the first group meeting of the season at Durham Thursday evening. All members of the league are requested to meet at the church et 6:30 p. m. sharp. The regular weekly prayer meet- ing will be held on Friday evening of this week instead of on the regu- lar night, Thursday. The Xast Berlin company is making further plans for their fair to be held at the Athletic hall four nights commenc- ing Tuesday evening, October 28. The play “An Engaging Position" will be presented the first night and will be followed by dancing. There Improvement will also be entertainment and dane- ing the other nights. JOHN . GILCHREEST DEAD Former Building Inspector and Well Passes Known Carpenter Away at Age of 69. John Charles Gilchreest, former bullding inspector, died at his home at 243 Maple street last night after an illness of four weeks. Mr. Gil- chreest was 69 years old. e was born in New Haven but resided in New Britain the greater part of his Hfe. He was a carpenter by trade and for a number of years was super- intendent of the B. H. Hibbard Con- tracting Co. He was an inspector on New Britain school buildings and for the past three years was city building inspector, resigning several | months ago to accept the position as | mspector of the new hospital build- {ng at Middletown. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Henry B. Gardner of Hartford, a grandson, William B. Gardner, of Hartford, 4 grandd hter, Miss Constance I. Gardner of Hartford. and a sister, Mrs. Anna O'Neil of Bridgeport. Funeral services will he on Fri- @ay and will be private. PLUMBERS TO MEET The New Britain Master Plumhers | aseociation will hold a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. Mr. #mith of the American Brass Co., Waterbury, will talk. DEMAND FOR WORKERS Men Wanted—There's demand for workers in many lines. Workmen who are skilled, capable and dependable are sought for the mill, the factory, the store—to |small triangular |a quit claim deed was given |a discussion lasting nearly a half an BRISTOL NEWS (Coninued from Page Seven) representing Mrs. Hull, offered to buy a small trlangular strip so as to ake a right angle property line on Summer street, At the present time the line of the city's property leaves Summer street on an angle so that some of the city's propes is di- rectly in front of Mrs. Hull's house. Inasmuch as the city acquired this land by condemnation proceedings, the point was raised as to whether the city had the right.to sell any part of it. Judge Peck was of the |opinion that the aity had the right, Inasmuch as it had not been using |the property in question for school purposes, bit it had been used by Mrs. Hull as a driveway to the rear o fher property. He offered the city $500 for the strip of about 20 feet frontage, provided a warrantee deed was given and $250 provided After hour, the matter was referred to the miscellaneous matters committee, Boulevard Contract Awarded The contract for the relaying of that section of the Memorial Boule- vard which was washed away by the freshet last spring was awarded to Contractor Cosmo Vacca, who was the lowest bidder. The blds for the work as submitted at meeting were as follows: Cosmo Vacca, $1.90 per square vard for seven inch paving and 30 cents per foot for curbing. Antonio Di Marco, $3.00 per square vard for seven inch paving and 50 cents per toot for curbing. Michael Marinella, $2.40 per square yard for seven inch paving and 30 cents per foot for curbing. Thomas A. Fischer, $3.50 per square yard for seven inch paving and 30 cents per foot for curbing. Sperry Mastrobattisto, $3.00 per square yard for seven inch paving and 25 cents a foot for curbing. Locust Street Sewer Michael Marinella was the lowest Lidder for the work of laying the Locust street sewer and he was awarded the contract. The bids as submitted were as follows: Michael Marinella, $1.20 per foot for tile, $80 for manholes and $8 per cubic yard for rock excavation, Antonio Di Marco, $1.50 per foot for tile, $100 - for manholes, and $10 per cubic yard for rock excava- tion. Thomas Fischer, $1.50 per foot for laying tile, $70 for manholes, and $4 per cubic yard for rock excava- tion. Sperry Mastrobattisto, $1.35 per foot for laying tile, $90 for man- holes, and $6.75 for rock excavation. Earl B. Curtiss, $1.29 per foot for laying tile, $80 for manholes and $10 per cubic yard for rock excava- tion. Wants Curtis Lane Opened Up Dr. B. B. Robbins appeared again before the council and petitioned to have Curtis Lane opened up as a street. He said that he would be willing to pay for his assessment for the cost of the work but was unwill- ing, upon advice of counsel, to sign any ‘waivers as asked for by the city. The matter was continued in the hands of the committee. TS NOMINATION Greenwich, Oct. lish Walling, author, today accepted the democratic congressional nom!n- —————— —— $30,000 Paid to Shareholders This Month New Series of Shares now opened for Subscription. Shares $1.00—each month Pay 5% compound interest or better if left to maturity. New Britain Co-operative Savings & Loan Association National Bank Bldg. Room 210. THE POTTERS UGRT TO ;r (i ..‘\W WHILE last night's 8.—William Eng- | acceptance ch Mr. Walling an. nounced that he would support the democratic presidential nominee, John W. Davis, and that In his cam- palgn he would urge no warfare on “Robert M, La Follette and the mi lions of progressives who are giving him their vote." Mr, Walling calls upon Mr, Davis to “take his stand uncompromising- Iy against tige democratic reactionar- fes and with the democratic progres sives In congress” and says that as president, if he should be electea and so align himself, he can accom- plish anything. PLAINVILLE. NEWS (Continued from Page Beven) road company etopped from erecting the gates at the present time. At the present time and until the mat- ter is decided, the crossing is being protected by “Stop” signa. Complaints Coming In. Complainte are still being re- ceived by the town authorities about boys who persist in riding their bl- cycles on the streets and sidewalks of the town, This has become prev- alent more in the center than any- where else and the authorities have decided to act. One warning was | 1ssued to the boys who have-been do- ing the riding, but that hasn't seemed to take any effect, Arrests will be made from now on and examples will be made of the offenders caught. The authorities issue another warn- ing that the practice must be stop- ped and if any more complaints are received, the names of the boys guilty will be taken and they will be arrested. As one of the officers stated, “A Word to the Wise is suf- ficient.” Start Training Course. A training course in religlous ed- ucation will begin this evening at 7:45 o'clock in the Congregational church parish house. The Protes- tant churches of Plainville and the Connecticut State Sunday School as- sociation have made this course_pos- sible and it will continue for 10 suc- cessive weeka. Rev. Walter T. Aiken of the Hart- ford Council of Churches ieth lead- er and the executive committee com- prises Mrs. Albright, chairman; Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Washburn, Mrs, McBur- ney and Miss Woodruff. Enroll- ment cards may be obtained from any member of this committee. The course is for Sunday a&chool teachers, for those who may become teachers and for anyon. who seeks light on the most effective way to foster the religious impulse in any young people. Church Supper. A supper and entertainment wilk be held in the Congregational church apriors tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock. The affair will be limited to 160 persons. Lost—Dark rimmed glasses. Re- ward if returned to Esther E. Nel- son, 84 Broad street, Plainville.— advt, Y. M. C. A. Decides to Give Salesmanship Course Another educational course was decided upon at the Y. M, C. A. when definite arrangements Wwere made yesterday with A. C. McKin- nie, sales manager of the hardware division of the Stanley Works teach a course in salesmanship dur- ing the winter. The course will run for 16 weeks, starting October 27. Mr. McKinnie will be assisted by F. O. Miller and P. F. Slegrist, also of the Stanley ‘Works. This course, ‘in addition to the {course in public speaking which will open either October 21 or 28 under the instruction of Professor John W. Wetzel, of Columbia and the Hart- ford Theological seminary and for- mer Instructor in public speaking at Yale, places the local association in a class with 200 others throughout the country which are offering edu- | cational opportunities to those who have not had them before. The course which will be given GO IN THERE AND FOR ALITTLE MORE ELV\\, COC? ATS Al | APPR) gather the harvest and to help in many lines of activity. Tradesmen are in de- mand. Salesmen are needed. Those who know how can find pleasant, profitable employment. With the opening of the Fall season is a good time to readjust the working force—to se cure those who are mdst efficient. The place where work- ers and employers meet is through the Want Col- umns. Looking for a job? Looking for high-grade, skilled workers? Make use of the Wants. ARE You DoCcToR, \A POLLY ¥ W LOVE wiTH THAT YOUNG HAs ME GOT| ANY KIND OF A PRACTICE, or NOT EXACTLY. BUT HES A to | atlon for the fourth district. In his [has been wmfin biy & group of prac- tical and successful sales managers and educational directors. It was given to 9,000 students throughout the country during the past year. PRESIDENT FAVORS FREEDON OF Al Wants Bt Little Govt, Restric- tion in Radio Washington, Oct. 8.—President Coolldge, in a talk to gates to the third national radio conference, who called at the White House to- day, sald government control of the alr must be maintained “with the widest degree of freedom.” The delegates were thanked by the president for their cooperation with the administration in develop- a little trail that often changes its mind . . . ing and controlling the radlo, which he sald s “a fresh evidence that the genius for progress has not left the American peop nd that our citizens can be relled upon to con- duct thelr own business In a way best calculated to promote uu publie welfare," Describing the radlo as one of "our greatest blessings, properly safeguarded,” Mr. Coolldge declared it should render possible a more complete understanding of national problems and “bring to the fireside large contributions towards ente: taintent and educatlo; As a re- sult of fts possibilities he sald the radio had a most Intricate relation- ship to the government, ding that Becretary Hoover had insisted that the government retain control of the ether, that “the fundamental rights may be kept in the hands of the people.” It naturally followed, he declared, that rules and regulations were necessary to prevent confusion and improve the opportunities af- forded by the science Mr. Coolidge impressed on the delegates "the great responsibility on the part of those who transmit material over the radlo that there should be no malice or slander through these channel I This Date in History “Entirely aside trom the legal lia- Dbilities,” he continued, “that 1609—John Clarke, one of the involved, there is the '4.‘."..::,’“" founders of R, 1, born, He was because those who are wronged can | father of American Baptists. have no opportunity of veply. In| 1720—Johathan Hayhew, cle many other countries, the govern- | man, born, He was an advocate of ment, In order to assure these guar- liberaltam, antees, has taken over the actual conduct of the program by radio. 1738—Joseph Hawley, patriot We have not believed thls was con- born. He was known as ‘“The siftent with American institutions, Samuel Adams of Western Massa- but we believe that freedom in de- | chusetts” velopment in these matters would 1788—Willlam Jones, Governor secure wider use of the art and more pertection in ita conduct, and above |1 Merchant, born. 'He served on this, we have been prepared to i o A A s trust our people to preserve the Daily Thoughts high standards and ideals which must accompany this great agency “The more we study, we the more lscover our ignorance, of communication.” DENIES INTEREST IN BAPER | ew York, Oct. 8.—Former Unit- States Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey today denled that he| Within 10 miles of 8t. Paul's Lon- had purchased an interest in the |don, is a clean beach of pebbl. and Newsrk Press, as was recently re-|sand, where children bathe—Dagen- ported. h on the Thames, Up the trail Have you ever followed a zigzag mountain trail— always climbs? JATE WHAT YOU SAY, MR.POTTER ABO! WANTING MORE MONEY, BUT WE BUSINESS MEN MUST DIG DEEPER INTO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THESE THINGS. YOU UNDERSTAND, that It’'s a wise trail. It avoids the rocks that might stop its progress. It wants to reach the top. Advertisements help you wisely to change your mind. They turn you away from the soaps and shoes you thought you would buy, and induce you to purchase better soaps and better shoes at no greater cost. Ad- vertisements steer you right. They want you to reach the peak of comfort and satisfaction. Read the advertisements to buy shrewdly. They save you disappointments, they guide you to the best. ‘?’ Every advertisement is a guide-post to better buying VER 10,000 HERALDS DISTRIBUTED DAILY THE HERALD HAS BY FAR.THE LARGEST CIRCULA- TION OF ANY PAPER PUBLISHED IN NEW BRITAIN The Herald is the Only New Britain Newspaper With An Audited Circulation THER.E ARE GENEEAL Paw Reglsters SEAQCH ME PA. I ANEVE AINT ASKED Hia! . L'SPoSE Your R |PRACTICE kEERS) You PUTTY ausy ‘erSE.‘ BY . J. P. McEVOY THAT'S PRET Y , MR DA\ILSOP 'JUST SPLENDID. BUT 1IN THE AFTERAOON THE RUSH FALLS OFF MORNING., HARDLY ANYONE. " THE HERALD “WANT ADS” Ifled Page Bame Day. Ads Acoepted Over the Telep for convenlence of Customers. 925, Ask for n “Want Ad" Operator. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Burial Lots, Monuments 1 Niw BRITAIN—Monument Works, 173 St. Monuments of all sizes and amnnun Carving and letter cutting our Y. BURIA ncrete steel forced; water preof, hermetically weal ed, will outlast either wdod or metal. Do not_require larger lots, Reasonably priced, N, B. Vault Co, Mapls. Tel. 2765, Florists 3 W—rw' OWERS—potted piants, pleasing Speclalizing on funers) work. .mnm Greenhouse, 617 Church 8t. CUT FLOWERS—potted plants, all kinds, fuperal work, free delivery. Sandallie’s Greenhouss, 318 Oak 8t. Phone 2643-13. Lost and Found L3 KBY8—on ring lost, Bunday on Kensing- ton, Call 668-3, and High scliool. Find- 1422-3. LOBTBaturday Sight on Waet 3ain Bt or. Whiting 8. rial Lea and recelve reward. LOST- pocketbook ci money, between Ea 'l. P'lndlr please call 2 plain, gold rl .mo, c-ll 61 Garden t. $20 BILL—Iost, between Lafayeite i, R. R. station‘or on West Main St, Wnder please raturn to 39 Holmes Ave. Reward, Personals L ASTHMA—T have been cured, 25 years a victim. You also may be cur: partici free on request. W E, Goddard, Orlent 8t., Merids Conn, _No drugs. No medicines, DON'T—glve your enlargements to ngeats at your door You I your small pic- Besides being RIN Tnitials in- attair prices, | T AUTOMOTIVE ) Auto and Truck Agencies 8 BUICK MOTOR CARS—sales and service. Capitol Bulck Co. 193 Arch 8t. Phone 2607, BUIGK COUPE, 1923—3 P only 11,000 mi good cord tires, Pm‘ 8t. Auto Cq Park 8t CADILLAC CARS—Bales and _ dervice Lash Motor Co. “A Reputable Concern West Main, cormer Lincoln streets. Aviade” Beudlos at once, cash or term: stration after 6 p. m. 638 CHEVROLET MOTOR UARS—Sales a service. Buperior Auto Company, 17 Arch 8t. Phone 211, B BROS. MOTOR ARS—8a and service, 8. & F, Motor Bales Co. 155 Elm Bt., corner Franklin, Phone 731 } DURANT AND STAR—motor cars. and service, “Just Real Good Cars. A. Bence, 61 Main street. Phone 2215 FORD CARB—Fordson tractor. Sales se! vice; genuine parts and accossorie: Automotive BSales & Bervice Co. 2t E. Main 8t . HUPMOBILE CARS—Sales and servic: City Station, Hartford Ave corner Btanley t. A. M. Paone CEXINGTON—high grade motor ca Bales and Service. C. A. Bence, Main 8t. Phone 2215. MAXWELL AND CHRYSLER—Baies service. McGauley & Bennett, 98 Ar 6t._Phone 2952, MOON MOTOR CARB—favorably know: the worid over. F. L. Green, Sales an Service, 142 Arch 8t. Phone NASH—motor_cars. 86e the new 1 Sales and Bervice, A. G. Hawker, Elm street. PIERCE-ARROW—Hudson, Essex, Amer lca's leading car values. Ses the mew Honeyman Auto Sales Co., 134 5 coa Arch 8t. Phone 3109, REO MOTOR CARS—and trucks. K-nnnl I» M. Bearle & Co., Sales and Bervi Elm and Park 8t, New Britain, Conn. Phone $110. Local agents for Gabriel Snubbers. | ROLLIN—and Jusdan Motor Cara. Bales and Bervice. Onorato Motor Co., Main 8t. Phone 3426, STUDEBAKER—Bervice and Salesroom at 225 Arch 8t. A. & D, Motor Co., Inc. Phone 260. WILLYS-KNIGHT AND OVERLAND— motor cars, showroom at Bervice 127 Cherry St. Valve Motor.” R. C. Rudolph. 2061-2. Autos and Trucks for Sale BUICK—touring car, 1316, is in good condl 45_Griswold St BUICK, 19216 passenger touring car in fine cunflluun, price . right. Capitol Buick C BUIC] condition. Phone 2215. GHEVROLET TOURING—In first class condition, excellent tires. Price $100. Onorato Motor Co, 18 Main St| Phone 3425. DODGE—touring, 1984, bought June, 1924, run 4,000 miles. Price $150. E. A Moore, Sunnyledge. DURANT—we have 1 business coups that has never been driven even in & stration, It be bought at ‘saving. Trades and terms consi C. A Bence, 51 Main 6t Phons big six, motor Charles F. Dehm, L 1923, A. Bence, § passenger, good 51 Main 8t Lo of moed chre and parte.” 35 Wiliow street, Phone 2093, FORD—touring, 1833 In_good condition, Inquire, C. A. Anderson, Hart's Corner, Platnvil FORD, 1917—touring car, This car_can bought for 875, with terms. running condition. Automotive Used Car Exchange, 8§ Arch St. Phone 1769. FORD TOURING, 1923—aiso 1921 Ford sedan. Rudolph's Garage, 137 Cherry 8t. Phone 2051-2. Salesroom, 4 Eim Bt Phons_3392. FORD, 1934—ton truck, panel body; 1924 Ford runabott, Berlin Auto Sales. Tel. 715, HUPMOBILE, 1916—rondeter, can _ be Bought for $100. Rackliffe’s Automobile Store, Bigelow St. MAXWELL, 1933—touring, A-1_condition. new paint. W. Hiltpold, 77 East Broad 8t., Piainville. GAKLAND, 1918—touring car, good paint, new tires, top and upholstery like mew & bargain at $150. See Mr, Pierce st Capitol Buick Co. SVERLAND, 1931—touring car, 1st clas shape in every detall, 5 very good cord tires, 2 of them brand new., This car Trving Jester, 187 Arch St. I'hone 1. OVERLAND—touring car, $35; Buick touring, $40, Rear of 56 W. Main St. UDEBAKBR—Iight 67, 1933 touring car, In A-1 condition. Will be sold &t & very reasonable price. M. Irving Jester, 187 Arch 8t Phone 811, STUDEBAKER, 1923-—light sedan, newly painted in fine ehape mechanical- ly and will be eold chesp. M. Trving Jester, 187 Arch St. Phone $ii.