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ABLISH El‘ 1870 £1?£i$’.‘.:.1‘£°33§3f?.$1‘$2litiidxihif‘m’f' SOUTH NoHWALK. CONN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16.1924. FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE THREE CENTS
HOSPITAL
FlER CRASH
0N RUET ROAD
ten-her Slauson, 10,
hm“ n from Wa-
on to Pavement
MT in AUTO
and Airs. Slauson
is“ m ll agon—Hol-
. 0
“.11. injuries May
~ Serious
‘ ,l, IlKCiT 68 years. of
. . , l Fletcher Slxiuson
‘ :S in“ age. f Cedar
~ , ,‘x’crwulk Hospital
, 5mm injuries receiv-
'lilll wagon in
. rlvilfli; was struck
.lincn by Joseph
. .ul on he l‘ost ltr..
'-_;.l owning.
vi “llll Mr. Holland
i my, lit. the time 0‘
Mr. and Mrs.
, Six. father and
.\- They were un-
, Slight. bruises.
. .A timing his horse
‘ A the Post Road.
. West Cedar Street
. was going \Vest on
i \lr. Spulke stated
, bit: the Holland
”.545 too, late to avoid
4H he did pull away
m' the road.
: guard of the auto-
wngop and tho
ii.;'u\\'n to the pave—
,n.i received a large
l and the Sinuson boy
‘ 2|:ch Cilia about the
was also broken.
. ~ ~: to the hospital by
. (‘nrncliils Lonihan
treated by Dr.
‘l:
‘\.
v‘...
.,.
.i
.. ' ...v the Hospital this
- injury :uffered by
".'.‘i serious. and the
V. -. Iiilt‘. to tell at the
1. lI, would be the re-
we.
(H » '1
.iIll] to the police
(Milli; about 15 Ct 20
struck the wagon.
,' . l to the police that
’ Ir‘nW' his born.
a placed under ar-
. » .llff: of reckless drivc
, ml under .onds of
,igl'. Camden. Bonds
luv Attorney Max
.mnl. The case was
. ~ luv to y until the
-,» wagon are able to
. n town City Court.
ICALEIQUOR
DEALERS TO
GET REBATES
ecl. all]; Mailed
r n in Bridgeport
l'itiiin Two Weeks
.—-
wl from the county
«"' "c in Bridgeport
:..u Nnrwolk liquor
ctitltied to a. re-
-1‘\ liquor licenses.
5 within the next
.r.
' :wr'q office has re-
‘ «try of Norwalk its
\ which covers
-'
rvimted.
mm been received
> .='.-0'.’.78. Darien li—
"~lII also be refund-
~nsvs within a. few
‘ . f the check from
i t'rhvlvi the only town
‘ lua-h has not paid its
‘ ' Zrltt‘.
n.
"\‘HrI I: “1‘ COMMERCE
' ' ~ for .he formation
‘ .imiwr of Commerce
. ' -';r.g Thursday night
filth. it was an-
kcv James E. Elia.
\
.L‘r‘ v.
‘ . i\
‘~ :‘w, No. 588. F. O. F.
l'lrgv class of mem-
unities of the A-B-C
'Iassifielii Ads there is
.0 hill}; at all !
Read them today!
“in T: to the last page
daily”
'Sued John A. Ryan and
Others for $10,000—.
Lawyers Store Wit-
nesses
PERJURY HINT
Both Sides Denounce
Trial —- B o y Killed
Nov. 2. 1922
BRIDGEPORT. Jan. 16. (Special
to The Sentinel)—A verdict for the
defendants in the 810,009 damage
suit of Clifford V. Crew of Norwaik
against John A. Ryan and others.
also of Norwalk. for the death of
his 11 year old son. Russell. as
a. result of being st k by Lynn's
automobile. Was returned by 8. Jury
in the Superior Court last night. The
verdict was accepted by Judge Ar-
thur F. Ells.
. Counsel for both sides. in their
arguments before the Jury in the
afternoon. each charging perjured
testimony. Statements made under
oath by Craw were scored by Leo
Davis of Norwalk. of counsel for the
defendant, and John Keogh. atso of
Norwalk. representing Craw. attack-
ed the testimony of the dcfendanls
witnesses .
Tho fakir's game of the walnut
shell and the pea was characterized
as "no more hoeus pocus that the
way they (the defendants) tried to
shuffle this thing around." Mr-
Keogh further charged that John
A. Ryan's testimony before the cor
oner at the time of the accident and
before the court in the present case.
coincided in no two facts other than
the giving of his name and address.
The boy. at the time of his ’ieath.
was propelling a small express cart
along East Avenue. Norwaik. and
was struck by a. machine lrivcn by
George Ryan and claimed by the
plaintiff to have been owned by John
A. Ryan. The accident occurred on
Nevcmber 2. 1022.
Chief among the claims of the dc-
fense was that the boy was guilty
of contributory negligence in pro-
polling a vehicle along the highway
after dark. and that John A. Ryan
did not have title to the automobile
able.
A motion for non-suit made by
Mr. Davis on the air ill of these
China was denied by Judge Elie
last week. ' .
Among the exhibits oflered in evi-
dence by the plaintiff were the bro-
kentexpress cart and the cap and
shoes worn by the boy at the time
of the accident.
\Viillam I“. Tammany represented
George Ryan in the suit.
BEGIN WORK ON
WIDENING OF
WASHINGTON ST.
Start Made in Cellar of
Swartz Building ——
Getting Ready for
' the Spring
,__._..
Preliminary work was started this
morning on the widening of Wash-
ington street by the local contractors.
T. F. Foley and company. This work
was started in the char of the
Swartz building where the retaining
wall of the cellar extending into the
street. is being rebuilt.
This same sort of work will have
to be completed in a great many of
the cellars of the buildings on Wash-
ington street. before the actual wid-
ening of the street can be started.
A great many of the water. gas
and sewer pipes running into the
buildings will also have to be chang-
ed. It is planned to get all of this
work completed before Spring so
that the widening of the street can
be rushed along as soon as the
warm weather starts to set in.
—L———-———‘_"-—-
Only 2 Killed by.R.R.
in England in 1923
LONDON. January 18.——There
was only one railway accident in
England involving loss of life during
1923. according to‘the Railway 6;.
sette. This wu at Diggle in July.
when two passengers were killed.
Since the bending of till: Ezra:
there have on w r9—
fillings 1908 with a single fatality
men rs.
tel: onlyflthree years have more
than five people been killed. and in
3: years the number of deaths total
only 18.
nthoTonthosrofIsrflod
Moths Incision?
p abated-u 5-“ ”- Why ’
0;: Mkwthp. tho princi-
..—is that discovered by
Evelyn Jill. is
THEWTENgfl , ,
arommo"
mumm-
Testimony Offered at?
and therefore could not be held it...
Jury Gives Craws
Nothing For. Death .
0f 11 Year Old Son
FEDERATION MAY
NAME HER HEAD
In. John Dickinson Sherman.
Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman. of
Estes Park. 0010.. is likely to be
Ethe next president of the General
' Federation of Women’s Clubs. it is
indicated. She now is located in.
3 Wit-bin n. D. C. as chairman of
t e I led education committee .1
AH. #:dmtion. _
THREE HELD iN
WESTPORT FOR
TRUCK TUElTs
Another “Sensation”
Over Taking of But-
ter and Eggs After
Accident
WESTPORT, Jun. 16.--Freo on
their own recognizance. Henry I“.
Downs. superintendent. of the' local
branch of the Connecticut. company;
Clifford Mills. a. inotormnn em-
ployed by the company. and Clar-
ence Barlow. of Weston, Well known
here. will shortly be arrested charg-
ed with the theft of butter and
cheese from the truck of the Bridge-
port Embroidery company. of
Bridgeport. which skidded and over-
turned herc New Year's Eve.
Goods Found in Homes.
Part. of the $49 worth of butter.
cheese and eggs stolen from the
overturned truck was discovered in
the homes of the three Sunday by
State Police Sergeant. Frank Virelli
and State Policemen Bernard Sculiy
and Hanford Bigelow, of the Bridge-
port barracks. and Deputy Sheriff
Edgar H. Perry. of this town. fol-
lowing a several days' investigation
by State Policeman Scuily, and led
to the confessions of the three, it
was learned today.
The thefts. it, is learned. were
committed while Acting Chief of
Police Charles Quiglcy, of \Veetport's
four-man department. was at the
scene. Reports of eye-witnesses in-
dicate that hundreds of eggs were
thrown about with decorative, if not
artistic result.
Authorities who interviewed Qulg-
ley last night were inclined to exon-
erate him of any blame in connec-
tion with the New Year’s Eve cele-
bration of the unruly villagers on
the score that he had his hands full
directing traffic around the wreck.
During this time a sedan crashed
head-on into the truck and had to
be towed away, ,
Report that the Police committee
headed by Chairman Charles M.
Kemper Monday night started a
probe of the affair and of the alleged
conduct of Acting Chief Qulgley
proved erroneous. for according to
Mr. Kemper, while the department.
composed of Quigley and Officers
Walter Duffy. Harry Allen and How-
ard Baker launched an investiga-
tion of the alleged theft of goods
from the truck at the semi-weekly
Police school session Monday night,
the committee has taken no omciai
action, relative to the matter.
Trio Attends School.
According to Kemper. Downes
Mills and Barlow were “invited"
by the emcers to attend the school
mulch. and they were quizzed as to
what occurred at the scene of the
wreck. Mr. Kemper was unable to
explain‘how it happened that just
(Continued on Page Two)
POI-ICE FIND * p
* UNDER BED
Samuel Mallick Held
on Charge of Hold-
ing up Joseph Tam-
many in W a t e r
Street —
TOOK $85
Had Fight in Hallway
—-Oflicers Claim he is
Man who Robbed Al-
lay Hassen
Samuel Mnlllclc is under arrest on
the charges of assault and robbery
from the person of Joseph Tammany
of :13 Monroe Street of SS5. and is
being held at {he downtown police
station for trial Friday afternoon
before Judge Candee. - ,
The robbery occurred last -vcning
about 7:30 o'clock as Tammany was
going into a hallway at 48 Water
Street. Mallick stepped out and de-
manded that Mr. Tammany give him
the money that he had with him
and when he refused attacked him
with a cane.
The two men grapled and 'n the
course of the struggle rolled down
the stairs. ,Mr. Tammany was
knocked unconscious and Malllck it
is claimed took the money from his
pocket and ran out into \Vnicr St.,
and in back of the Norwalk Steam—
boat dock.
Tammany stated to Chief of P0—
lice William Pennington that he
thought he recognized the vome of
the man, as that of Mallick. Chief
Pennington. with Patrolman Frazer.
went to the home of Mrs Jot-n W.
Mead, at 11 Havilund Street. where
Mullick has had a room for some
time.
Going to the room occupied by
Muliick they found the door .cckcd
and after getting a. nss key they
entered. but could find no one.
Upon searching the bureau the sum
of $83 was found and this money
was taken to Mr. Tammany by Chief
Pennington to see if the bills were of
the same denomination. as those
taken from him. Patrolman lIrnzer
remained in the room and curing
the absence of Chief 'Pennlngton.
heard a slight noise under the bed
and upon looking found Mallirk ly-
ing there.
Mulilck was taken to police head-
quarters by Chief Pennington-ecli—
Patrolman Fraser and there admit-
ted that he was the man that had
attacked Tammany. His face we):
scratched as the result. of the
struggle.
Tammany was injured somewhat
in the struggle and was unable to
appear in court this morning Mai-
iick who is a Syrian is (nown to the
local police and was brought into
police headquarters a. short time ago
by Policeman Flynn upon the com;
plaint of Alley Hassen. it was
charged at that time by Mr. Hassen
that Mallick had stolen a large sum
of money from him. Mr. liassen
did not. wish to press the case.
CHORUS GIVES
PRESENT TO
MRS. MORRISON
Give Director Mahog-
any iConsole -— Mrs.
Snifien and Others
Also Remembered
Following the usual weekly re-
hearsal of the People's Chorus in
the High school last night. the mem-
bers of the chorus. in appreciation
of her work. presented Director Mrs.
F. J. Morrison with a mahogany con-
sole. The presentation speech was
made by Miss Mary Rider.
Mrs. William H. Sniffen. accom—
panist. was also remembered. Miss
Sniffen was presented with a piano
lamp. Mrs. Morrison made the
presentation speech. In behalf of
the chorus. Mrs. Morrison also gave
to Mrs. Stowe a beautiful gift.
The chorus then gave a «rising vote
of thanks to Mrs. Alfred J. C. Becki-
us. who handled the publicity for the
recent production of the "Messiah."
LIOTEER DIES
Word ~ was received here this
morning of the death of the mother
of Gilbert B. Brundage. veterinary
surgeon. of North Avenue. The de-
ceased lived in Mt. Kisco. New
York.
Maurice Egan Dies.
* NEW YORK. Jan. 16—Maurice
Francis Egan. former minister to
Denmark, died at his boys in
Brooklyn late yesterday. . . ‘
batten. The merchants are repre-
nm of Keogh and Candee.
An involuntary petition of bank-
ruptcy was filed this morning by
Albert D. Her-gen. Ray Wei-rue and tags.
Aaron Robb against Jane Jordon of
MORGAN, WERME, KOHN FILE . »
AIMS AGAINST JANE JORDON
Upon the sunset theg
s
Werme $530.35 for electrical work
and 8281 to Aaron Koha fork-ans
we?
sentedbyJohnT.Dwyerotthelav ,.
' lattes-co
Tins is Necktie-less ,
Day tit-High School
§
"Always something new." is
the cry of the young folks of
today and here’s the way Nor-
snik's young men and women
91' the local high school are aim-
ing to be carrying out the case
of youth for something new.
Today, January 16th.. is none
otherJh'an “hair ribbon and
necktie-less day." The ,boys are
ambulating about the halls of
the school without their fancy
cravats. in fact. without any-
thing that is meant. to be a
necktie. .
The girls are wearing fancy.
brightly colored ribbons in their
hair.
The plan Was no sooner men-
tioned then approved. and has
been eagerly looked forward to.
The students expect the day to
be observed at the same time
every year far along into poster-
ity. '
The attitude of the faculty
could not be learned regarding
the m‘ter but it is supposed
that it will be taken in the same
spirit as it is being donc. All
in fun.
i . . ‘ ‘
ORDINANCE TO
GOVERN LOCAL
RAKE SHOPS
Board of Health
Adopts Regulations
and Presents them to
City Council
PROTECT FOOD-
New Rules Made Also
to Govern ReStau-
rants—Want License
Fee
......_l__._.
Three ordinances. covering the li-
censing of restaurants. the regula-
tion of bakeries and bakeshops and
the contamination of food, have been
prepared and adopted by the Board
of Health and submitted to Mayor
Thomas Robins and members of the
Con-mien Council for consideration.
lawns-announced tpday by Dr Ro-
ca cellar. 4.:- ,_ gay; 3'.) r2 1?
léapuled t .113 ”three 13 lnances
will be brought up at the next regu-
lar Common Council meeting for
adoption. ‘
The ordinance concerning restau-
rants ordains that all restaurants
shall be licensed: the license to be
issued by the Board of Health upon
the payment of a. fee of $1. The re-
mainder of the ordinance deals with
the sanitation of restaurants.
The second ordinance regulates
bakeries and bake shops. It des-
cribes how bake shops and bakeries
shall be kept clean. what: shall be
done for the protection of foodstuffs
and how bake shop products shall
be sold from vehicles.
The third and last ordinance is
suggested in an effort to prevent
contamination of foods. It prohibits
the conveying through the streets or
the exposing of meat. fowl or fish
for human consumption unless the
same is covered so that it cannot be
contaminated. It declares that no
person shall expose. sell. or offer for
sale. for human consumption; any
hrcadstuffs. cake. pastry. candy. con-
fectionery. dried fruits or shelled
nuts outside of any building or in
any open window or doorway. in
any alloy. street. sidewalk or thor-
oughfare. unleSS such food is pro-
perly protected from insects, dust.
dirt and other foreign or unwhole-
. some material by suitable coverings.
"Norwalk needs ordinances regu.
lating restaurants. bake shops and
the contamination of foods." said
Dr. Robert E. Per-due. commenting
on the three ordinances this morn-
lot of good throughout the entire
city; the consumer will get food—
stuffshandled in a cleaner and more
sanitary manner. And that is what
the Board of Health is working for."
At a. Board of Health meeting
last night, Milk Inspector LeRoy
Downs reported that he had issued
17 new permits since taking the
office; that be inspected 12 dairies;
21 wagons selling milk and two
stores dealing in milk about whom
complaints were made.
“The milk dealers here are taking
an interest in the milk inspection
problem." said Milk Inspector Downs.
“The majority of them are eager to
cooperate with the Board of Health
in enforcing existing regulations."
The proposed ordinances follow:
ORDINANCE DE LICENSING OF
RESTAURANTS.
Be. it ordained by the Common
Council of the City of Norwalx:
Section 1. No person. firm or cor-
poration shall establish, maintain or
operate any restaurant without first
having obtained a license from the
Board of Health, which license shall
be issued to the applicant in writing
upon blanks provided for said pur-
pose and on payment to the said
Board bf Health for a, license fee of
one dollar. Such license‘shalr be
placed in a conspicuous placed]: the
dining or eating room ,of‘nld restau-
rant. Such license shall 3"“ be as;
sis-noble and shall be effective until
the first or Jaipur; ‘ensiiing‘and
be renewed tori-nee year upon
isti'iciut {has been bullion the.
'ds‘ues‘ laid by the older meat. _
The citizens of Nor;
Thousands .Gather
"t Formal
Opening
,Of C & K Factory
MAYOR Remus
MAKES SPEECH
OF WELCOME
In his speech at the opening of
the Crofut and Knapp factory today.
Mayor Thomas Robins said:—
"His Honor. the Governor. ofliclals
and employee of the Crofut 8: Knapp
company and citizens of the City of
Norwalk:—-I consider this a great
honor today as it is the first time
that a mayor of this city has been
called upon to participate in the
ceremonies of the opening of a. new
plant in this city. I consider it
more so of‘an honor because of my
business associations with the foun-
ders of this firm and the officials of
the plant of today.
“The foundation for this new plant
was laid in 1858 when this company
was organized by Andrew Crofut and
James H. Knapp and. as ‘hey work-
ed hard themselves. from their hard
work and good management it has
come down to the present plant.
“They were two of the finest men
that ever came to Norwalk. They
came to this city from Danbury.
They built up this business through
their untiring efforts. In 1897 they
built their new factory in Tolics
street. My brother and I had the
contract. My association with the
company started in September. 1889.
when I associated myself with the
Baptist church of which both of
these men were members and who
were among the first to give me a
hand of fellowship in that church.
"I take great pleasure in extend-
ing my hand of welcome for the eit—
lzens of Norwalk to this magnificent
plant which is the outcome of their
hard work and efforts and following
down with the associations I have
done a good many thousands of dol-
lars of business of the firm.
"I remember about fifteen years
back when talk of the erection of a
new plant was being held at the.
plant and now they have all of their
ambitions realized through the hard
alerts of Mr. Cavanagh and Mr.
Knapp and the other members and
emulates of this company, and the
4?}-
30!
the company.
walk have something to be proud of
in this new undertaking and the
building one of the finest but he-
torles in the United States is a great
asset to the City of Norwalk and its
citizens for the financial condition of
the city,
"It is our only wish that we had
many more of the Crofut 8: Knapp
type of manufacturers to be added
to our growing city for it is some-
thing that Norwnlk needs tdday. to
keep up the progressive year in
which we just started. ‘
“The payroll of this concern will
be a great benefit for the citizens and
the public of Norwalk because it
will provide many a home with the
necessities of life and living and :n-
courage homebullders am therefore
it will add many thousands of dol-
lars to our merchants of the city
every week as the earnings of the
payroll of this giant will run into
many thousands of dollars each
week.
“W'hlle the people think that. the
bosses sit in the office and are doing
nothing it must mean more than
that to have the foresight for the
erection of a $1,000,000 plant. like
these people have done. These men
deserve great credit for their ener-
getic work and it is our wish that
that they-may be spared many years
to enjoy the pleasure of seeing this
plant. prosper ‘l'nd become the finest
hat plant in the country, which we
believe it y todfi.
“The citizens of Norwalk. should
co-operate with them in anything
they undertake for the mutual bene-
fit of the town as a whole. and the
business men should try to build up
homes and dwellings for the em-
ployes. as far as possible to accom-
modate those that will find employ-
ment there. because we understand
that the firm will attract many more
employee to our city, so therefore.
we should help to provide the neces-
sary abodes for them.
"As there are so many .more
speakers to follow it is not necessary
for me to take up very much of
your valuable time as they will have
much more of interest and encour-
agement to impart to you.
"I therefore extend this hearty
welcome to our governor. visiting
friends of this city and state and
other states. as the official represen-
tative of the City of Norwalk on be-
half of the Crofnt a": Knapp and the
citizens of this city. I thank you.
Handkerchief Shower
for Mrs. Tathersall.
Hrs, Frederick Tattersall. of 15
Hudson avenue. was surprised with
a handkerchief shower last night at
a .meeting of the Philsthesn class of
the Not-walk ll. E. church. held at
the 'home of Miss Mable Saute.
R cit street. . »
JOHN CAVANAGH
VISIONS FUTURE
OF lllEC. AND R
John Cavanagh. president of
Crofut a. Knapp. speaking at the
formal opening of the new factory
said:
"There's much that could and
should be said on this occasion sur-
rounded as we are by this disting-
uished gathering. the governor of
the state. the mayor of our city and
his associates. our neighbors from
within our own community and our
friends and well—Wiener: from far
and near. “'e of the Crofut &
Knapp company can take a. pleasur-
able pride in having you with us to
participate in this day’s celebration
on the completion of our new home.
I am expressing the feelings of
every individual when I extend to
you all a. heart-felt welco e.
"The fates have been ind with
us. From the first shovel of dirt
taken on May 10 from this site to
the raising of the flag, the develop-
ment of :his structure has been all
that could be expected of human
brains and hands.
“Our consulting engineers. Fletch-
cr-Thompson, Inc.. have Worked uni
selfishiy and Messrs. Lambert. Ham—
ilton and Clark have worked with
but one purpose-41nd that to give us
a home that would surpass in beauty
and convenience our expectations.
"The Turner Construction com-
pany have completed their work.
This building will stand as a monu-
ment to their genius as builders.
\Nlthout hitch or hindrance from
start to finish they have labored to
fulfill their contract to the letter.
To Mr. Johnson. superintendent of
constructions, and to Mr. Byruc. his
associate. due praise should be given.
The sub-contractors. too many to re-
fer to individually. are as proud of
their work as we are proud of them.
"In every instance the commis-
sioners of the cities' utilities have
worked with both engineers and
builders in a mod satisfactory and
helpful manner.
"Our co-workers have been most
patient in waiting for the comple-
tion of this Enew pliant. Without
their cufldm‘rb". and ‘fcrebcanmcc
we to id not. re accomplished our
purpope. Thichom y has today
78 common stockholders. 44 or 56
per cent of which are employees;
193 preferred stockholders. 48 or
25 per cent of which are employees.
and we will look forward with
pride to the time when all the stock
will be held by those who labor with-
in tbe organization.
“Seventy-five years ago the found-
er of this company. Mr. James
Knapp. formed into'h‘is first made hat
a. character that was inherent of the
man and has the inspiration and
aspiration of those who have follow-
ed him. His followers, as did he.
met with the varying conditions of
time but always with the one pur-
pose to make the best product that
human skill could fashiOn.
"The measure of progress most
gratifying to us is the increased con-
fidence that has been accorded us
by those we have served and by
those who have served us. For the
past five years we have worked to
measure up to our responsibilities.
This day finds us with a. modern
factory; with a highly specialized
personnel built up by many years
working together harmoniously in
the spirit which our customers have
come to regard as the important fac-
tor in our service to them.
“Fellow workers: today we stand
on the threshold of a new era with
all its opportunities of achievement
before us. We face a future the
like of which has never been known.
The last quarter of a century indi-
cates that: we are moving at a, pace
surpassing at previous records. That
the same onward pace of progress
shall be maintained must be our
high resolve. Where there is no
progress there is decay. Without
vision we perish.
"For the future we can ask only
the opportunity of continuing our
cordial relations with those who
have served us and those we have
served. I can think of no better
wish than that we may be helpful
in making possible the continuation
of our usefulness and good will.
first to our own associates. to our
city and to each of you in your
chosen field." .
‘ nor scours.
Norwalk Council, Boy Scouts of
America. will hold its annual meet-
ing in the auditorium of the South
Norwalk Library this evening. Mat-
ters of considerable importance will
be discussed.
Mayor Robins Makes
’ Speech of Welcome
and John Cavanagh
Speaks l
RAISE—FLAG
Governor Templeton
and M a n y Others.
Praise Hat Makers—-
blic Inspection of
P ant A
The million dollar plant of Crofuf
and Knapp in Van Zandt street wu
formally opened at noon today.
The opening brought not only a
crowd of more than two thousand
persons to attend the ceremonies and
visit the new factory but also a host
of distinguished guests. The open-
ing marked another big day in the
history of the Crofut and Knapp
company.
Seated on the platform at noon
time were the chief guests of the day
and the officials of the company.
Robert Holmes acted as master of
ceremonies. After the American
hand had played several selections
Mr. Holmes int duced Mayor
Thomas Robins w o welcomed the
guests to the city of Norwaik and
told in words of high praise what
he knew about the firm with which
he had been connected in a. business
way for many years. He said Nor-
walk was proud of Crofut & Knapp,
proud of its success and proud of
the work it has done here. Mr. Ro-
bin's speech in full will be found
in another column.
Following Mr. Robin's talk. which
was loudly applauded. the Crofut'&
Knapp flag was raised over the
new building.
Then John Ca\ andgh. president at
the company, said a. few words of-
welcome to the Crofut &. Knapp em-
ployes and declared that the future
was bright for all. He declared
business was entering on a new era
of prosperity. He praised the form.
dcr of the company. James H.
Knapp._and spoke of the int
the Crofut and Knapp employee I:
in the company. .He said that muc
of the stock of the C. and K.
held by the workers of the pi
and that he hoped the claw was n".
fur distant. when the entire. t-L.:,‘.V
would be held by those who are
in: their daily work for the com
pany.
He said the progress of the comb-
pany was due to the splendid cat-
operation of the employee. ?
Soon after Governor Templetoxi
began his speech. He was followed
by Dudley Field Malone of New
York and others.
The members of the city council
attended the opening as did also the
Kiwanis club.
This TO TAKE ‘
WHEEL OF AUTO;
CAR OVERTURNS
The yanking of a steering wheel
from the grasp of the driver caused
an automobile containing five men to
turn turtle at 1:20 o'clock this
morning at the foot of \Vcstport Av-
enue Hill.
According to the uptown police
report. Louis Venezia. of 66 DIEMOI’,
Street. was driving a Hudsm tour~
ing car owned by Michael Ollien, of
Flax Hill Road, along East Avenue.
Venczia. made the turn into Wat—
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44
port Avenue Hill to go toward
Bridgeport. Just as me car was on
the curve. the police say. William
Oiijcn. of Flax Hill Road. yankfi
the wheel away from the driver
musing the car to turn over.
In the machine with Venezia and
Olijen were Michael Fodor. if Flax
Hill Road. and Edward Corolmn. of
Bridgeport. and Louis Lyon. of Non.
walk. Patrolmen J. Barney and L
Adams who’investigated the sled-
dent had liichacl Olijen and For!”
taken to the Norwalk hospltal In
the ambulance. Both men were
badly bruised and cut: I-‘odor having
a deep gash in the forehead.
Olijen was discharged after he
had been attended by Dr. H. K. W.
Kellogg. Fodor, however. was kept
at the hospital until this morning.
when he, too. was discharged . The
other three in the car escaped with
cuts and bruises. They did not re-
quire medical attention. The wreck—
ed automobile was towed to a local
garage for repairs.
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