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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

| Iunney likes books and Schmelng likes to paint pictures How culture does pursue the prize rrlg!-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

around Sitka and in upper Chatham Strait.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

We make ana al>er all kinds oi fur garments. Goldstein's Elm Dorlum. -adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

We are now serving SANDWICHES and SALADS. The best yet. Ju- neau Ice Cream Parlors. adv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Starting Line ups:

Umpire. Burgess, headlinesman,
Garrison. timekeeper, Lawrence.
FIRST downs: HaTlingen II, Nc
Allen two.
Passes: Harrington attempted IS.
completing thrAs With tue inter
ccpted Walife, McCameyl; Nc
Allen attempted nine. completing
none with three intercepted MUIR
rny).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
SHARKEY
And SCHMELINC
Bout for Miami Show to Be
Promoted on Fighters
Return to II. 5.

NEW YORK. Nov. l2-P-Mad-
ison Square garden again has taken
a strangle hold on promotion OF
heavyweight fights with a $4,000
deal for the service OF Max Schmel-
ing Of Germany, Phil Scott Of Eng
land and Victoria Campolo OF the
Argentine.
After weeks OF dickerirg with
Humbert Fugazy. rival promoter. the
garden announced Schmeling. Scott
and Compolo would fight for the
house that Tex Picard built.
The deal gives the garden a vir-
tual monopoly on the services Of
the four leading heavyweight con-
tenders for Gene Tunney's vacant
throne. Jack Sharkey, Boston sail
or. already Is under contract for a
fight at Miami in February. Ne
gotiatiuns with Fugazy transfer TO
the garden contracts on Campono's
services for four fights, and on
SCOTS and Schmeling's for one
each.
The way now seems 10 b paved
for Echrneling's return TO Amer
lean rings. Indications now are the
garden will attempt TO match Schm-
cling end Sharkey for the Md
winter show at Miami.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

SAN BENITO, Nov. 12.-The San
Benito Greyhounds virtually elm
mated the La Feria Cavaliers from
the Valley football championship
race Armistlce, defeating them
1876. This Is the first set back
suffered by the Cavaliers this
season.
Adamscn, star San Benito back,
scored twice in the first half. Tries
for extra point failed. La Feria
scored in the third quarter when
Sibson returned a punt 80 yards
for a touchdown. San Benito had
kicked from her goal line. "A few
moments afterward q pass, Carter
TO WEIGH. WIS good for San Ben
ito's third touchdown.
The game was O bit ragged. Both
clubs took to the air repeatedly.
Several OF the Cavaliers heaves
were intercepted.
About half OF the San Benito
team had attended the Baylor
Texas game and were In poor con-
dition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
FEUD CLASHES
ON GRID SLATE
Eastern Rivals Will Meet in
Half Dozen Clashes i'm
Saturday Tits
CBy the Associated Press

New York. Nov. 12-R-With
only nj international game Of any
consequence on the program. east
ern football fans on Saturday viii
turn to the renewal OF q half dozen
ancient rivalries.
New York university's clash with
Missouri Of the Big Six heads the
intersectional slate on the atlantic
seahoard, but there will be more in
terset In such games as those in
volving Yale and Princeton, Cornell
and Dartmouth. Penn and Column
bia, Colgate and Syracuse, Williams
and Amherst, and Tufts and Bow
dom
Yale viii be q decided favorite
over a Princeton Tiger able TO win
only two games this year, both over
minor opposition In this rivalry GO
ing back to 1873. Yale has won %
games; Princeton is, with nine ties.
PENIS Goth meeting with Column
bia looks like another triumph for
the Warriors from Philadelphia,
who have beaten Columbia IS times
since 1878. Columbia has won three
games. and one was a tie.
Williams and Amherst have met
IS times since 1884 with Williams
the victor on "a occasions and AM
herst on IL. Four games ended In
ties. Comparative records this year
indicate a closely fought game.
Colgate appears to pack toe
much power for syracuse this year
and expects its nth victory Of the
series.
Unbeaten Cornell may be that
way after the 18th meeting with
Dartmouth. which has won z Of the
IL previous meetings. In the last
eight meetings the two teams have
scored on aggregate Of 378 points
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Murray Stars as Cardinals Defeat Bulldogs 700

L. Feria 1876. mission Is the only
club that has q shot at the title
outside OF Harrington. The Card
inals are the only u~ndefeated, un-
tied eleven operating IN this Sec
ton.
la Feria was undefeated up un-
til she took on San Benito, but
he defeat at the hands OF San
Benito proves conclusively that she
Is not Of championship caliber.
Harlingen should coast In easily
as she has only La Feria and
Kingsville to play.
RaymondvilIe showed she had
at least one good game I'm her
system Armistice BY holding the
Brownsville ~B" Eaglets to a TT
tie. She had been beaten IN six
conference games previously with
out taking a single win.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
HARLINCEN Is
SEEN WINNER
Victory Over McAlIen Puts
Her i'm Line for
Valley Title


Armtsfice Results
Harlingen IS, McAllen 6.
San Benito 10. La Feria o.
Edinburg 20, Mercedes O.
Breckenridge 10, Austin o.
Brownsville "B" z, Raymondville
high 7.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
InTho Grid Camps
M Ak &Al@ l.

as Christian batter through the
Rice Owls for four touchdownS
we're not exactly impressed with
Francis Schmidt's pupils. They
predict Texas will subdue the
Frogs Saturday at Austin. especial
ly II the weather man hands out
another moist weekend. The Frogs
offenSe essentially is built about
its speedy backs, Leland and Grubbs
not to mention football Moore.
A muddy field would hurt their
chances. a majority Of critics bel
ieve. There is more straightaway
power in the Longhorns' ground
gaining department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
Football Yesterday

McMurry 81; Daniel Baker o.
Trinity o: Daniel Baker 0 CTie)
Abilene Christian Y; Texas Tech 8.
Temple Jr., O; Texas Freshmen IL.
Howard Payne n: st. Edwards Y.
Sam Houston Teachers 10; Kings
Vile Teachers o.
Denton Teachers "a: Commerce
Teachers 0.
High School:
Nacogdoches IL. Lufkin 8.
Greenville IL. Denison ].
Tyler 10: Athens Y.
Sherman SO; Paris 0.
Snyder 10; Colorado Y.
Groesbeck 10: Ennis 0.
Valley Mills o: Clifton 0 CTie).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

an average OF more than Az to "a
game
Pittsburgh's unconquered pan
theirs take on q hardy city rival in
Carnegie tech: Harvard may find
the holy cross defense hard to
pierce. Davis and Elkins, unbeaten
thus far. tackles Harry Stuhldre-
hers crack Villanova outfit. One or
the toughest games Of the day will
bring together Buckneii and Penn
State.
Georgetown should win from
West Virginia. although the score
may be close and Lehigh viii be
favored over Rutgers Boston Col
lege invades the Midwest again
for a Friday game with Marquette.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

~RAYMONDVILLE, Nov. Pray
mondville. the Valley football eel
larite. played her best game Of the
season here Armistice to hold the
Brownsville "B" Eaglets to a TT
tie. This Is the only time This sea-
son that the Brownsville club has
been stopped.
Donald Bennett plunged over for
the Eaglet's touchdown In the Sc
cond quarter.
Donna scored I'm the third period
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
BY GAYLE TALBOT, Jr..
Associated prnnQ SunPfG NUFdfaP

A@%OLAAACu 1ECE1 GR0kNS WEAbCE
Reports from College Station in
dictate Southern Methodist Univ
ersitp has a fine collection of mud
ders." In spIashing their way to
victory over the Aggies Saturday
the Mustangs produced a dashing
offense. despite sheets of water
that at times almost obscured the
vision Of the spectators. They flip
ped the oval thither and yon and
generally disported themselves like
trained seals. Mason. in particular.
refused to be handicapped. His IS
yard run for the deciding touch
down saw him elude three or four
tacklers by def lodging. The game
incidentally. has convinced S. M. u.
followers McrriSon's eleven is ready
TO make a determined bid for the
conference title. They confidently
expect to trim Baylor Saturday.
The Bears were better equipped
for the wet going that the Long
horns. chiefly because OF Jake
wilson's ability to propel 40 and
so yard spirals from five yards be-
hind the line of scrimmage. He
averaged "A yards on ~ kicks, sew
eral times sailing the slippery oval
over the Texas safety mans head.
Shelley. on the other hand, got
off several that were only luke
warm, n almost giving Baylor a
touchdown when Lucas ran IL to
the courtyard line. The manner in
which both teams handled the
slick ball was a tribute to careful
coaching. Neither ride recovered an
opponents tumble.
Il was disappointing that two
crack offensive units like Texas
and Baylor were forced to battle
on a muddy field. "A dry gridiron
almost certainly would have pro-
duced a score and provided a game
vastly more entertaining. Nothing
leaves quite as flat a taste as a
~scoreless bout. Anyone who doubts
a touchdown, however negotiated,
Is the big entertainment should
witness two ~no-decision affairs on
successive week-ends.
There Is plenty OF drive IN Bay
lors backfield. Where the Long
horns were forced to take to the
air for most Of their gains, VIII
son and McElreath lunged and
bounced through the Steer line re-
peatedly for sizeable yardage. It
was noticeable. they deliberately
chose" Gordy Brown, the well
known Texas tackle. for many of
their thrusts. For the second week.
Brown failed to show the form
that gained him an circumference
berth in 1923.
Some Of the folks who saw Tex
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12
BOBCATS BEAT
MERCEDES 200

Mercedes. Nov. 12.-The Edinburg
high school Bobcats pulled further
6rt OF the cellar and tramped the
Mercedes Tigers q little deeper in
the percentage muck here Mon
Cav afternoon by o score OF 200.
The first score came when Young,
EdInburR center intercepted Q pass
- the Mercedes 40-yard line and
6istanced the field to the goal near
re end of the first half. FlungF
Tor point failed.
the Bobcats scored twice In the
hast quarter, each time with Ra-
mirez on the receiving end OF pass
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

Harrington stand top-heavy fav-
orite TO capture the Valley B.
football championship today &C the
result of her 26-6 victory over Nc
Allen. and San Benito's defeat OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

by intercepting o. pass and runn-
ing 50 wards to the goal line. The
Eaglets seemed "a bit stale and
could not get going.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-12

Some Of the folks who saw Tex.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
New Eastford Plant
 Ready by February l

Work is already under way for the construction of a new mill for the J. NJ. Tatem Company EastfOrd, to re- place the plant that was destroyed by fire Friday evening. December 9th. The contract was awarded last week and calls for the building being up in thirfy-five working days.
 The concern has continued to do business by making arrangements with another EastfOrd manufacturer 20 that material in ssoreheuses that was not destroyed by fire can be turned into finished product. This has en- abled the company to take care of it's customers The J. M Tatem Handle Company has been in business for the past fortv-eirht years having been established in 18sl Charles D. Ta- tem. a member of the concern. stated last week that the company will be rr0dueipv in ite new fneterv hnildiun on. or shortly after, February ist, un- less weather conditions prove too great a handicap.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
CAPT. JARVIS GIVEN
 SOLDIERS BURIAL
Officials, Organizations and Citizens Attend Largest Fu-
 neral City Has Known
Volley Fired and Taps Sounded as
 CasLct Is Lowered

St. Mary's church was crowded to the doors with mourners this morn ing for the funeral and solemn high mass of requiem for Captain William l. Jarvis of the Putnam police force. Civic and patriotic organizations. police and fmterna' organizations, were represented in the large gather ing of people from all walks of life gathered Co pay their last respects Co the official and the man. Il was the largest funeral ever held in Putnam.
 The mnss was celebrated by Rev. G. Q. Bellerose. Rev J, r. 6eiuu net ted a. deacon and Rev. Ernest Rei. leau as sub. deacon. There was special singing by the Harper Quartette Of Providence Dion's funeral mass was sung; also a Gregorian chant. by the church choir. The tlaR-draped casket reposed in the center isle of the church before the sanctuary surround ed by a guard of honor composed of overseas ex=service men in full uni form. including arms. The bearers were Lieutenant Ross V. Uquhart of the state police. Ralph F. Thurston, chief of the Putnam fire department, Sergeant George Liard of the police department, Leon Talbot. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Archibald Macdonald Junior, American Legion and deputy judge of the city court and Alderman Leo Delisle. The honorary pail bear CTS were Under Sergeant George l. Gardner of the state police. with of ficers Murphy, Scranton and Strand, and Officers Page. Durand, Ben9it and Dubreil of the local police
 Among Organizations
 Three companies of the fire depart mcnt were represented by uniformed members, No l and No. 2, under the supervision of Deputy Chief Dumas, and the Hook & Ladder Company un- der Foreman Edward Keane. The Vete rans of Foreign Wars were under the command of Commander Breault, the American Legion under Commander Arthur C. Keith, thg Headquarters Company, Captain MeGarry command ing, with delegations from the Elks, Foresters. Eagles, Knights of Colum- bus, and C. A. C.
 St. Mary's Boy Scout Band headed the procession from the church to the cemetery, playing funeral dirge. The commital service was conducted by Rev Father Bellerose. 4 volley of three rounds was fired by a squad while taps were sounded by two bu- glers, one near the grave, the other at a distance, as the easket was being lowered. As part of the last rites the American flag, which draped the easket. was removed by Commander Durand and delivered into the keep ing of Mrs. Jarvis.
 Among those attending the funeral were Mayor Richard and members of the common council, representatives of the town government, Rowe Wheel CT, county investigator. Chief Ulric o. Breault of the Southbridge police, and officers, Chief James II. Hether- man and his deputy, Chief Merrill Keith of Whitinsgille and Northbridge, Corporal Robert Burns of the Rhode Island State Police and many others.
 For three days the body lay at the home on School street in q casket sur rounded by a profusion of beautiful flowers. while hundreds called Co pay their last respects for one whose death has caused great sorrow.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
THE MAYORS NEW
 YEARS GREETINGS

The old year Is passing and soon we will enter upon the new. To the citizens of Putnam bring greetings and wish them all a happy and prosperous New Year.
 In entering upon the new year We do So in the confidence that this city is on the eve of pro gressive era. Before another year rolls around several problems that have been confronting the city will have been satisfactorily solved. A new industry has been established in the city which viii furnish employment to some of our citizens. There is employment for all who are willing to work. There is little or no distressed poverty in the city. The aeeumu- iation of savings the past year is evidence that the people are well and satisfactorily employed.
 The city has been entirely free from epidemic and is health rec ord is among the best of the cities in the state. There have been TO disastrous fires. We have passed through the twelve months in a quiet. orderly manner and the city has been free from higher crimes.
 The citizens have every cause to look to the new year optimisti- cally. There Is nothing on the horizon to cause uneasiness or alarm. The outlook should en- gender courage and confidence for the future. This community is large municipal family striving to coordinate it's various activi- ties that all may share in the blessings and prosperity that the weeks and months of the new 1880 hold in store. If we all COG operate to help one the other, as members of one great family, always striving for advancement, it seems unassuming Co predict a prosperous new year just around the corner.
 CHARLES A. RICHARD,
 Mayor.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26

was commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical corps. He was called into the service in April, 1918, and after short American training went to France in June. remaining there, most of the time at base hospitals in the vicinity of Bordeaux, until Jan uary of 1919. When a medical detach- ment to the special troops, c. N. G., was organized in Danielson in 1928, Dr. Perry was offered and accepted the command. which he held for a year, until failing health forced his resignation.
 He was a charter member and first commander of Anselm Mayotte Post of the American Legion, when that pest was organized in Putnam at the close of the war. and had always since been very active in the work of the post He was a member also of Quinebaug Lodge, 4. F. & A. NJ, of the Masonic club. and of Israel Put nam Lodge of Odd Fellows.
 Dr. Perry maintained throughout his life an interest in books, and was always close student and lover of history and of literature. He was keenly interested also in writing, and thus was able to materially aid mem
 Continued on Page Four1
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
 RAMPANT IN CITY
Trees Out Doors And
 In House, In All Sections
Inmates of institutions We'll Remem-
 bered

On all sides was evidence that the Christmas spirit was rampant in Put nam during the week. In all parts Of tho city brilliantly illuminated trees out doors and in homes were visible to the passerby. The largest of them ell is the tree in Unien Square erect ed by the Rotary Club with the CO., operation of the Connecticut Light < Power Company. Ralph E Thurs ton has a pretty tree in the yard Of the Misses Joy, Grove street, where he rooms. Edward H. Burt has one of the finest and prettiest out door il- luminations in the city. \ hedge sur rounding the house displays varied eolored lights with a lighted tree in front. The Masonic Club has a tree in the yard north of the club house. There is pretty tree on the lawn of Mrs. W. J. Bartlett and further up the street a tree is displayed by the Moss Electrical Company. In the yard of Dr. K. T. Phillips, Church street, is a prettily lighted tree. and on Pomfret street Arthur Gareeau has a tree on the balcony Of his home. In the north end of the city there are trees on the piazzas of A. A. Brodeur and of Alphonse Beausoleil. There are other trees in ether sections of the city. The illuminated decoration is growing in favor each year. In all most ever home are trees. wreaths or window lights, suggesting the holi- day season.
 All Provided For
 In the public institutions all in- mates were provided for At the Children's Home there was tree, presents for all. and a fine roast pig dinner was served. Patients and staff at the Day Kimball hospital were well remembered with gifts. A turkey din ner was served. At the town farm the inmates received presents and were served a turkey dinner. The Salva- ton Army and Putnam Lodge of Elks distributed gifts and baskets contain ing full Christmas dinners. There was something for all.
 The day passed off quietly. The rush was over. Tuesday night saw the business section swarming with shoppers. While perhaps trade in the local stores broke no records it was considered satisfactory. The post-of- flee broke all records in handling Christmas mail Extra men were put on and mail matter was cleaned uT Tuesday night.
 There were Christmas dinner par ties. People came and went There were large audiences at the theatres The Christmas masses at St. Mary's a. 4aI sl .f worshippers. The light snowfall added to the spirit and atmosphere of a real old fashioned Christmas.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
MIDNIGHT SHOW
 AT THE BRADLEY
Regular New Years Eve ob- servance Will be Livel y Scene.-Speciai Big Offering New Years Day.

At the stroke of twelve the New Year will be ushered in with the pro per spirit at the Bradley Theatre next Tuesday evening when there will be a gala midnight show with streamers, paper hats, noisemakers and every thing.
 There will be five big acts of Keith Albee Living Vaudeville and in addi- ton one of the funniest talking come dies of the current season, Casey at the Bat" featuring Eddie Gribbon There will also be an all talking com edy feature entitled "A Sailors Holi- day" with Alan Hale one of the elev- crest comedians of the talking screen. All seats will be reserved at 75c.
 On Wednesday, New Years Day there will be an entire change of pro gram, featuring five entirely different acts of Keith-Albee Living Vaudeville The feature picture is the all talking version of the Zane Grey's best novel "The Lone Star Ranger" starring George O'Brien. The management considers itself very fortunate in be. ing able to present this picture Co it's patrons as it has just been released from the studios. This is a fore-run- ner of many pictures of this sort which are now in the making and which we are sure will prove to be very popular with Putnam theatre-goers.
 There will be three shows at 2.30 GOO and 500, all seats being reserved for the second evening show at 800. We advise all patrons attending the 600 P. N. show to arrive early as the house must be cleared at 800 in order to accommodate those holding reserved seat tickets for the second evening show. The prices will be matinee :; Children, 25c; adults, 35c. Evening Children, 25e; adults, 35c and 50e.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-26
FOUR CHILDREN HURT
 ONE DIES AT HOSPITAL
Webster Family Returning From Sunday Visit Badly
 Injured in Thompson
Woman at Wheel Was Learning to
 Drive

Vincent SchefFler, l4 months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Sehefler. Webster, one of four of their children injured when their automobile tipped over in Thompson, Sunday evening. died at the Day kimball Hospital. early Monday morning, from com pound fracture Of the skull His broth CT. Francis. age three. had not regain ed consciousness, Tuesday morning, and is on the danger list. He also has a fractured skull and cuts and bruises. Bernard, age seven, has fractured leg and bruises. A daughter, Theresa, eleven. has body bruises and cuts. She was discharged from the hospital after treatment.
 The parents, and the oldest child, are being treated at their home in Webster. The father is said to have developed a serious condition and is suffering from internal injuries. Mira. Scheifler is also in a serious condition bordering on collapse.
 Returning From Visit
 Mir. and Mrs. schealer and their four children left Webster shortly af- ter noon. Sunday. for Norwalk. They were on their way home and Mr Schef fler allowed his wife, who is learning to drive preparatory to obtaining a license. to take the wheel.
 Mrs. SchefFler has stated that head lights from an approaching ear blind ed her She turned Co the right and the wheels of the ear went over th, shoulder of the road. Mrs. SchefleI lost control and the machine hit q tree and crashed into a wall, although Mrs Scheffler does not remember definitely what occurred after she tried Co get out of the way of the approaching car.
 The children were hurled through the windows and top of the ear, which was demolished A passing motoriat came to the assistance of the injured family and took them to the hospital.