New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 14, 1929, Page 5

EDWARD P WESTON DIESIN NEW YORK Podeirian 8¢t Cross- Conntry Resord at 70 New York, May 14 UP—Edward Payson Weston, famous long-dis- tance pedestrian, died yesterday. He was 90 years old. The man” who at the age of 70 walked 3,895 miles from New York to San Francisco in 104 days and seven hours, spent hig last days in a wheel chair. He had been an invalid since he was struck by a taxicab two years ago. Bhortly after the taxicab accident Weston was found wandering about the strects of New York in a daze. Anne Nichols, author of “Abie's EDWARD PAYSON WESTON Trish Rose,” established a trust fund for him which yielded an income of $150 a month. With this money Miss | Anna O'Hagan, for 21 years his sec- retary, cared for the aged pedestrian in his quarters in Brooklyn. ‘Was Civil War Spy Weston began his career as a walker while serving as a spy in the Union army in the Civil war. Later his remarkable ability to cov- er ground enabled him to beat rival reporters when he was on the staft of the New York Herald. He was a friend-of Horace Greeney and was at the deathbed of the famous editor. His first long walk was at the age of 22 when he trudged from Boston to Washington to attend the inaug- uration of President Lincoln, cover- ing the 443 miles in 208 hours. He began his carcer as a profes- sional walker in 1867 when he walked from Portland, Me., to Chi- cago, 1,326 miles, in 26 days. He took part in a great many con- | tests and exhibitions in America and | T:urope. Tn 1879 he won the Asiley | helt in England by covering 550 miles in 141 hours and 44 minutes. Hartford Runaway Girl Caught in Hotel New York, May 14 (P—A 14-year- old girl who attempted to get a hotel room by a ruse was being held by the police today as a runaway {rom Hartford, Conn. Approaching the desk at the HMLI Jackson in West 45th street at mid- night, the girl handed the clerk a note which read: “Dear sir, will you please give my daughter a room. 1 will come either Tueaday or. Wednesday for her. (Signed) “JOHN BARTOLLATA." As the note was badly written in pencil, the clerk called the police. I The girl admitted she was May Bar- | | tollata, an orphan, and that because of scolding she ran away yesterday from the home of a cousin, Mrs. Josephine Larosa, Park street, Hart- ford, Conn, HAGEN IS MAGNET THAT DRAWS BIG GOLF CROWD Fourth Victory ‘Has Increasod American Wizard’s Appeal to Sporting Groups Moortown, Eng., May 14 UP— Walter Hagen, four-times winner of the British open championship, was the magnet which drew great crowdg of golfing fans to the Moortown club today for the thousand guingas pro- fessional tournament. Hagen's victory in the open at Muirfield after losing in the Ryder cup matches, has increased the American wizard's popular appzal tremendously and as an attraction in the British sports world he far golfers, Other Americans entered in the tournament were Johnny Farrell, Gene Sarazen, Ed Dudley., Horton Smith, Al Watrous, Joe Turnesa, Leo Diegel, Johnny Golden and Bill Mehlhorn. Today's schedule consisted of the first 18 holes of qualifying round play, tomarrow the second and final 18 holes in the qualifying round will be played. The low 32 begin match play Thursday with two 18-hole eliminations; two more on Friday and the final round struggle at 36 holes on Saturday. Apply for City Permit For Church Carnival The license committee of the com- mon council will meet at 7:30 to- morrow evening dl ]‘nom Hall, to mit to conduct basketball and danc- ing next season as he has in the past, ‘and an application by the Church of St. John the Evangelist for a permit to conduct a carnival in July. While the location for the *propos- ed carnival has not been decided on. the spacious grounds owned by Soi- omon Shurberg in the rear of the Mohican Market on Main street, where the farmers’ market has been for the past few years, are being considered. MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS By the Associated Press. (Including gamés of May 13) National Batting—Stephenson, Cubs. .425 Runs—Stephenson, Cub: Runs batted in—Wilson, C 7. Stolen bases — Swanson, Reds; Flowers, Robins, 7. Pitching—Malone, Cubs, lost 0. won 5, American Batting—Jamieson, Indians, .402. Runs—Gehringer, Tigers, 29. Runs batted in—Heilmann, Tigers, 28. Hits—Gehringer, Tigers, 40. Doubles—Gehringer, Tigers, 10. Triples—Alexander. T\zcrs 4. Homers—Gehrig, Yanks, 7. Stolen bases—Fonseca, Averill, Indians; Johnston, Tigers, 4. Pitching—Uhle, Tigers, won 6, lost 4. . MEETING OF U. S. W. V. A. G. Hammond camp. United Spanish War Veterans, will hol regular meeting in the camp meet- row night at 8 o'clock. At this meeting arrangements will be made {panied by Evelyn Collyer and Mra. [taurant, a dining palace for for transportation for all those wish- terbury next Saturday evening. HELEN JAGOBS T0 SAIL squad, June 7, § and 9, and in the Wimbledon championships June 21. Miss Jacobs swells the American Gin FOR E“RoPE ToMoRRow contingent for European play to six. | ° Number 2 Ranking Woman Tennis | pion; Player to Join Compatriots in Invasiof New York, May 14 (®—Helen Ja- cobs, No. 2 in the national women's | British championship for the second . will sail on ‘ne|time. Berengaria tomorrow night for i ST iee Teet rope, where she \\lll Join a num- tennis ranking, will The others include Helen Wills, na- {tional, French and British cham- 5 Edith Cross, San Francisco, | | Marjorie Morrill, Mrs, Molla Bjur- | |stedt Mallory, many times American | champion, and Mrs. May Sutton | { Bundy, making her first trip to Eng- |1and since 1906, when she won the WORLI RESTAURANT | Mustard in an in- Miss Jacobs, who will be accom- (are planning “the world's finest-ree-, a3 f John Hill, former members of the [around which the cultured life of the* ing to attend the annual department | British Wightman cup team, plans |city can rotate.” dinner which will be held in Wa-|to compete in the French champion- | €d by A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr., is leas- ships at Auteuil, May 20; in team |inE & casino trom the city. It intends matches against a picked German |0 spend $500,000 in improvements. A corporation head- eclipses the most favored of island |Clarence . n\he: J TOMORROW ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 331 Pairs Children’s Socks 25¢ Three-quarter and seven-eighth Socks— Ankle Socks and Long Sport Stocking. This is a wonderful volue and will sell qulcl\ ly at this price. Values are up to 49¢ oDD AND ENDS DAY 134 Women's HATS $1.00 - Choice of summer felts, straws or silk. Thc values are up lo TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS — 173 Pairs — DAY! Women’s Silk and Rayon Hose! 59c Double pointed or square heel. All the fashion- able and wanted summer shades TOMORROW — ODDS A ENDS DAY! All Good Subjects This picture sold in our regular stock up to 75c. TOMORROW TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS 31 Polychrome Frame Pictures! 47 C DAY! 177 Pairs Long Sport Hose! For Women or Children 39c Hose that sold up to $2.98 pair.. TOMORROW ........ KRR R pair TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 93 Pairs Men’s Union Suits! 37c Summer Weight Made of fine Nainsook. Sizes 36 to 46. Our regu- lar 59¢ grade. TOMORROW AN 0DD LOT OF BETTER GRADE | Wrap-a-Round Corsets and Girdles ALL LEADING MAKES '2.00 Valies up to $5.00 TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 2,101 Pairs of Infants’ - Shoes, Pumps and Oxfords' In all wanted shades and combinations. Warren's and “Dickory Dock.” All me= to 5. Value $1.69. UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS 67 Yards Monk’s Cloth! 50 inches wide Good heavy weave. TOMORROW TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 73 Pairs’ Colored Rayon Curtains! With tie-backs to mateh. This curtain sold in our stock for $1.98. TOMORROW TOILET NEEDS 1 Case JERGEN'S GLYCERINE SOAP 64 Jars PEROXIDE VANISHING CREAM. This is a 25¢ jar for 113 Cans TALCUM POWDER. Regular 25¢ grade for .. DAY! or nw‘ ing room at the state armory tomor- al park social lcaders THE FIRST NEW BRITAIN BABY BORN WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, WIL T L)) $10,00 WORTH OF BARY CLOTHES FROM RAPHAEL'S BABY SHOP, — TOMORROW ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 473 Yards Wash Materials CASH YOUR FACTORY PAY CHECKS HERE Tomorrow-Wednesday All remaining merchandise from Our Big 4-Day May Sale to be closed out tomorrow at sharp reductions....In some cases quantities are limited.... We do not guarantee lots to last all day....Be here early. . . . First come first served. ’ "HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ADVERTISED $1.00 $1.00 19¢ This includes fancy summer Suitings, Voile, Cretonnes, Plisse and Drapery Material. All are 36 inches wide and . the values are up to 79¢ yard 55¢ Made of White Jean cloth. All good sizes. Usually sells up to $1.00 TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! HERE’S A VALUE FOR YOU! 8 Girld' Wash Dresses! y 9 Mallgioé goofl qu::lilty Figl;\ured Print Lo c Women’s Tweed Ve FL15 TOMORROW oo Sree T 0 TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! " 574 Yards Fancy Figured Rayon! 36 inches wide c Light or dark grounds. Some sold up to 98c per vard. TOMORROW : TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! $ 173 Yards Colored Rayons! Suitable Tor Underwear c A finc quality material that sold up to 59c. . UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! Values to $15.00 179 Pairs All are lined and neatly tailored Chlldren 8 Rayon Sdk SOCkS' 33c They come 74-length in white or colored. Lsuall. sell for 49c and 59c per pair. TOMORROW .... TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 161 Women’s Wash Dresses! All good sizes Made of fine washable figured materials. neatly trimmed. TOMORROW TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! HERE’S GOOD NEWS! Women’s Summer Dresses ONLY 71 IN TilE LOT Values to $10.00 '2.00 Many Are Advance Summer Models TOMORROW — ODDS 3,201 Pairs Boys’ First Quality Sneex! NEW STYLES — NEW COLORS New Crepe or Moulded Rubber Soles and Heels. All Sizes. Value $2.00. WHILE THEY LAST TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! 137 Pieces Knit Underwear! 2 5c For Men, Women and Children Checked nainsook, knit suits and separate gar ments UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW — ODDS AND EI\DS DAY! 132 Men’s Summer Pajamas' With Fancy Frogs c Full cut. TRegularly sold up to $1.19. UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW HOME NEEDS! 571 Packages BIAS SEAM TAPE 771 HANDKERCHIEFS—For Men Women and Boys. Plain and fancy hems ................ for zsc $4 Soools SEWING SILK ...4¢c AND ENDS 73 Pairs Boys’ Lined Pants! 8 3 Made of heavy serviceable material. Values are $1.49. UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW 13,784 Yards Remnants 1 Inciuding /2 Price terials, Velvets. UNTIL SOLD TOMORROW AT TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! Novelty Pumps and Sport Oxfords DAY! Value to $4.50. WHILE THEY LAST ... A SPECIAL LoT! [J ° ) Little Girls — With Panties — Sizes 8 to 16 TOMORROW — ODDS AND ENDS DAY! Wash Goods, Siiks, Cottons, Voiles, Curtain Ma- 1,241 Prs. of Women'’s and Growing Girls’ Sizes to 8; all colors; all heels; all styles. $ 1 L E : The Sizes are 2 to 6. Attractive Figured Designs.