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Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03

Ground has been broken and
foundation started on splendid
two-story building which is to be
constructed by H H. Peterson on
his lot on Main street. This build
ing will adjoin the one soon to be
under construction for Varney
Brothers.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03

Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, Ell Centre,
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03
Publishing Photo Cost 4 Cents

PARIS. U.P)-A Paris court has
just ruled that a persons photo
graph cannot be legally published
without the persons permission. A
woman sued for the unauthorized
publication OF her photo and OBJ
tanned four cents damages.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February z 1916

California laws affecting women
and children will be the subject of
an address to be given by Judge
Franklin j. Cole at the regular
meeting of the Women's Ten
Thousand club Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03

The Fresno State College expects
to build a library that will cost, with
site and equipment, S2600
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
February 3, 1911

EtDTudTN D, lJli
A controlling interest III the I'm
perial Valley Oil and Cotton Com
pany has been secured by j. B.
Dale and j. B. Spear through the
purchase of treasury stock of the
par value of S73,000 the total cap
ital being Sl50,000.
At a meeting of the executive
commission appointed by represent
atives of the settlers TO proceed
with the work of organizing the
Imperial Valley into an irrigation
district under state law, it was de-
cided yesterday TO proceed at once
with the work OF securing sigma
lures to a petition to the board OF
supervisors asking for an election
on the question.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03

The butter market has taken a
sudden jump to 33 cents. This is
not an unusual figure for this time
OF year. but it is the highest point
touched for many months.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-03

ly; then go bit further and ask your
neighbOr if he has voted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
NEAR DROWNING
 AT QUASSAPAUC
Young Girl Saved By Quick Action of Harold
 and Geo Sundblade
FELL INTO WATER

Helen Wojiewoda, IT, who has been spending the summer at Lake Quassapaug, narrowly escaped drowning at that resort yesterday morning. The young girl owes her life not only to the quick response to cries for help. but to the resus- citation efforts of Harold and George Sundblade of 160 Walnut street, Naugatuck. The two young men rescued the girl as she ap- peared on the surface of the water the third time after plunging from a wall nearby the cottage in which she has been staying. The Sund- blade brothers are summering al the Almo Cottage.
 The incident occurred about II o'clock yesterday morning. Miss Wojiewoda was standing on re- taining wall when she apparently lost her balance and fell into the water. In her struggles to reach shore she drifted in the opposite direction. She disappeared three times from the view of frightened spectators. The Sundblade broth. CTS hearing the shouts and cries went to the scene and saved the young woman. The brothers were highly complimented for their ef- forts. It was as near a drowning tragedy Lake Quassapaug residents have witnessed this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
LAKE QUASSAPAUG

Lake Quassapaug was undoubt- edly the most popular summer re- sort in Connecticut to-day. Hun dreds of persons were in evidence there this afternoon, patronizing the various concessions and enjoy ing swimming and boating. As q matter of fact there's no great diff ference any day at the lake for it is the gathering place for many who desire a refreshing rest in one of the most attractive surround ings in this section of the country. This afternoons attendance. how ever, was augmented by scores of clerks from the various business esta blishments of the city which observe half holiday on Tues days. They appreciate the fact that it is not necessary to take a long, dusty. wearisome ride to find relief from the heat and pleasure ir healthful recreation. Lake Quas- sapaug satisfies all these demands When attendance figures are com piled 1t is expected that new mark for patronage will have been established during the present summer months. This is a well de. served tribute to Manager Michael IO'Connell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
WARRANT ISSUED
 FOR JUNK DEALER
Joseph JOhnsky Wanted in Connection With
 TheftS of Metals
SEVEN BOYS IMPLICATED

A warrant was issued to-day for the arrest of Joseph Johnsky, well known local junk dealer, who is wanted in connection with series of petty thefts of brass and bronze molds from a factory off Water town avenue. Seven young lads ranging in ages from 10 to IA, have been taken into custody by the po- lice and are being held on their own recogniZance as possible wit nesses against the missing dealer. Johnsky has left Waterbury ap- parently for the police were unable to locate him to-day when they made inquiries among his associ- ates.
 It is expected that the amount of the stolen goods will reach about $500, but the more impor- tant feature of the case is the fact that the materials were taken from a factory recently started by two young men. They were ex- perimenting with some new pat terms and the loss of the goods was a serious experience fo rthem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
PLYMOUTH

Although Edward Stevens was sick a-bed last Friday, his 102nd birthday, and he was obliged to greet his many friends who called upon him to congratulate him on the occasion, he has recovered and Is now able to walk around his yard and Is enjoying his usual good health. MT Stevens was the recip- lent of scores of postcards from friends throughout the United States which he greatly cherishes. MT Stevens is thought to be the oldest resident in Yiachfield coun- ty, and among the oldest in the state. He Is direct descendant of John and Priscilla Alden of May flower fame and Is also a descend ant from President Harrison.
 Breaks Arm
 Harold Blake of Hillside avenue. proprietor of garage in Thomas ton sustained a broken arm, Sunday when he was called to a car that had been stalled on the Watertown road, and in attempting to crank it, received a broken arm. Several of MT Blake's children have been con- fined to their home with illness.
 Grange Meeting Wednesday
 The regular meeting of Plymouth grange will be held tomorrow even- ing at which time Brothers Night" will be observed. The men members will present the entire program. The women presented a program at the last meeting, which was declar- ed one of the best ever presented. A group of judgs will decide which program is the best.
 Roads Ready for Oiling
 A force of men in the employ or the town of Plymouth have been engaged during the past few days in preparing the several streets which lead onto the main highway for oiling which is to be done this week. The oiling is part of the dirt road appropriation accepted by the town, Ten miles of road is to De oiled at the present time.
 Mrs Frank Brazee who is re- covering an attack of pneumonia at her home on North stret is making a rapid recovery.
 Vernon Anderson of Main street is enjoying a motor trip to Cape Cod.
 Mrs Clarence Pratt and children, Mrs Carroll Smith and children have returned from a visit with relatives in Massachusetts.
 c, c. Tyler of Bridgeport spent the week end at his home on Todd Hollow road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
DOG STEALS BATH TUB BURGLAR'S STUFF
BANQUET FOR
 | DR MAHANEY
Judge McGrath Toast . master at Testimonial
 This Evening
MAYOR HAYES A GUEST

Dr John D. Mahaney of Colum- bus, Ga., a native of this city and a brother of Representative Daniel J. Mahaney will be the guest of
 honor tonight at banquet at the Lift-the-Latch inn. Mayor Frank Hayes will be among the guests es- pecially invited and Judge John F. McGrath of the city court will be the toastmaster. Many of the well known leaders in the civic, pro- fessional and political life of Wat erbury will be present. Dr Mahaney was born in this city and was graduated from Crosby high school. From here he went to the University of Niagara and upon being graduated went to the Baltimore Medical school. After receiving his degree as doctor of medicine, Dr Mahaney went to Atlanta, Ga, where he re- ma1ned for a few years. Then he went to Columbus, Ga, where he has since resided. Dr Mahaney has
 been in Georgia for the past 20 years.
 The banquet tonight will bring to g. close his visit here. While in Waterbury he was kept busy at all times renewing old acQuaintances and meeting his former school chums.
 Daniel Kinane. Rocco DiOrio and Attorney Edward Mascolo comprise the committee ch arranged for to-night's affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Lost Completely When Bow Wow Gives
 Cops Real Task
No Complaints at Headquarters of Prowler Who AL legedly Takes Time Off to Ablute When Family Is Away-Officer Kills Canine in Roof Battle

The bath tub burglars publicity director must have taken a night off last evening for no new com plaints were received today at police headquarters concerning his activities. As Q matter of fact a "dog bandit" would have crowded him to an inside corner for honors. This particular dog which gave the tenants of 362 North Main street a bad fright early this morning didn't take a bath or ransack a house. When cornered by Super numerary Policeman Leo McKenna on the roof of the building he showed fight and attacked the off, ficer. And then 1t was just too bad for little doggie. The husky patrolman's nightstick swished through the air and landed on the dogs head. No runs, one hit. one dead dog.
 Perhaps after all the dog wasn't a bandit, but he managed to get out on the roof of the building and caused such a commotion that neighbors telephoned to the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
OBITUARY

HANLEY-George Hanley. age 86 years. died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs Roger O'Donnell of 199 East Main street. He was a resident of this city Tor about SO years and was employed up to the time of his illness by the street department.
 He is survived by three daugh- ters, Mrs O'Donnell and Miss Nell lie Hanley of this city and Mrs James Grove of New Britain; II grand children and 12 great grand children.
 The body was removed to the Mulville funeral home, 270 west Main stret, from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning, 10 the Immaculate Conception church where Q solemn high mass of re- ouiem will be celebrated. Burial will take place in new St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

Everybody is telephoning the po- lice these nights and not to per. init alert residents of Robert street to have anything on them tenants of 362 North Main street phoned in. Officer McKenna cornered the dog and opened diplomatic nego. tiations, asking nothing but a safe peaceful retreat. The policeman's intentions were misunderstood and the dog made a terrible social error of launching an attack.
 The door of store at 1636 Bald win street was found open during the night and the owner was noti- fled.
 Ten nights have passed since the police have received complaint about an actual burglary they can credit to their friend known as the bath tub burglar. They expect more reports when families re- turn home after being away fol the summed. It Is an annual oc- currence, people finding their homes entered during long ab- senCes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
July Business
 Shows Increase
Connecticut Cities Better Present Summer Than
 Year Ago

Despite decreased activity in the industrial and building fields in Connecticut, many business in- dicators for July 1881 show de- cided increases over July 1880, &C., cording to the monthly business survey of the Connecticut chamber of commerce compiled in collabora- tion with the leading local cham bers of commerce. Such items as savings bank deposits, electricity and gas consumption, telephone installations, cotton consumption and carloadings continued to show gains over the corresponding month a year ago.
 Taking as a whole the communi- ties reporting, savings bank depos- its increased per cent over July 1880: electricity consumption was 15.1 per cent greater, gas consump- tion increased 2 per cent; telephone installations gained 9.7 per cent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
The TailOrs
 and Cleaners
Met Last Night and Organ. ized for Mutual Benefit

The Tailors and Cleaners organ ization met last evening at the off, flee of the Columbia Insurance Agency on North Main street and elected the following officers: An tonic Benevento, president; Erasmo Minicucci, vice-president; Mario Salvatore, secretary, and Thomas DeMunda, treasurer.
 The articles of the association have been approved by the secre. tary of state. The purpose of the association is to promote the wei. fare of the members in the con. duct of their business. The mem. bership to date includes 30 tailors and cleaners. All local tailors are expected to join.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Bremen, Police, To
 Head Legionnaires
Waterbury to Have Strong Representation in State
 Parade Saturday

Headed by Lieutenant James Mulville, a platoon of police and firemen will lead the members of Corp. Coyle post to the big Ann erican Legion parade to be held in New Britain on Saturday afternoon, closing feature of the annual state convention. A detachment of Ma tional Guard in colorful uniforms will also be at the head of the To- cal legionnaires, expected to num- Der about 100.
 The legionnaires will assemble at the legion home on Holmes ave- nue and depart for the Hardware City by bus and private cars. The post fife and drum corps will lend the necessary music with poppy marching tunes.
 Lieutenant Mulville who has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Four Hurt When
 Automobile Skids
Three Naugatuck Youths Taken to Griffin Hospital for
 Treatment

crashed into a pole on North Wakely avenue, Ansonia.
 Rapiesf, Crotty and Gallagher were removed to the Grifiln hospi- tai in Derby by passing motorists, where the full extent of Rapiesf's injuries had not been learned. K ray pictures were to be taken to- day.
 Crotty and Gallagher were only slightly cut and bruised in the crash and were expected to be dis charged from the hospital to-day. Skehan was able to go home last night.
 Wet pavements were believed re- sponsible for the car skidding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
The Hopeville
 School Grounds
Will Add Much to Appear ance of the Whole
 District

Hopeville is getting a fair share of the work being carried on out of funds raised to aid the unem- polyed of Waterbury. The tract ot land at the school building is being graded and got into shape so that it will add considerably to the ap- pearance of the whole district. Al one time there was some talk as to whether the land referred to would remain so that it would be avail able for the special benefit of the school, but 50 far as can be learned the property will always be open to the pupils so that they will be in a position to state that they have the largest school grounds in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Three and One
 Half Ton Cake 1 Just Finished

Albion, N. Y., Aug 1S.-(UP)- A three and one-half ton cake at the Orleans County Diamond Jubi- lee Fair, to-day stands 12h feet high, and includes 1,600 pounds of flour. 1,140 pounds of sugar. 900 pounds of shortening, LIDO pounds of apple sauce. 1,272 eggs, 455 quarts of milk, 500 pounds of pow dered sugar, 100 pounds of baking powder, one gallon of vanilla, one gallon of lemon extract, and 56 pounds of chocolate and white fudge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

Consumption of cotton in Connec- ticut amounted to 6,254 bales in July, 1881, against 6,018 in June. Carloadings in IA Connecticut cities totaled 10,605. an increase of 2.8 per cent over the total of 1O,314 for July, 1880, and an increase over the 10,573 for June 1881.
 Post office receipts, on the other hand, decreased 8.1 per cent from July 1890 totals. Building construc- ton continued its decline. In the leading construction centers the permits issued in July 1881 were valued at $3,089,883 compared with 8 value of $4,193,006 for those issued in July g. year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

worked diligently as chairman of the transportation and representa- tion committee stated to-day that every member who has not been reached will have transportation if appearance is made at the legion home.
 More than 10000 legionnaires from every part of the state are ex- pected to be found in the line of march. The convention opens Thursday and closes Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
SHOE WORKER
 IS SUICIDE

Springfield. Mass. Aug 1S.- (IJP)-Richard Naidi, 35, an un- employed shoe-worker, committed suicide by plunging 90 feet from Memorial bridge into Connecticut river to-day.
 A .motorman on a passing street car witnessed his leap and noti- fled police but Naidh was dead when a motorboat reached his body in the water. He leaves a wife and six children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Beware of the
 Poison Fluid
Serious Results Reported Almost Every Day From
 Mistakes"

The latest report of people hav- ing a close call for their lives on account of mistaking the contents of a bottle containing poison for something fit to drink comes from New Haven, where a couple spend- ing a quiet evening took a liba- tion of fluid for disposing of ants for soda water or something else in that line.
 Such things are quite common. People leave rank poisons where one not expecting anything dangerous gets hold of them and excuse themselves by saying that the blame rests on those who drank the poison, adding that they should have a care for what they swallow. People who do this and offer such an explanation for their conduct are criminally careless and should be punished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
Mrs LaFOllette Under Operation
 at the Capital

Washington Aug 18-(UP)-Mrs Belle Lafollette. widow of Senator Robert M. Lafollette, ST., and moth- CT of the present senator and gov- ernor of Wisconsin, underwent an operation at Georgetown hospital for a serious intestinal ailment.
 Her physician, Dr Wallace M. Yater, was hopeful for her recov- cry but was somewhat concerned today because of her age. She is 72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
DIED

| DIED HANLEY-In this city Aug 17, 1881 George Haniey of l9S East Man Immaculate Conception church.. Burial in new st Joseph's cems-
 tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
fspeciaI to The Democrat,

Naugatuck, Conn, Aug 18.-Ken- meth Rapiesf of 229 Cherry street, Emmett Crotty of 13 Rubber ave- nue, Edward Gallagher of Cherry street, and Thomas Skehan of 53 Scott street were injured last night at 1920 when the car in which
 they were riding skidded and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
KILLED RIDING TANDEM

Lynn, Mrss., Aug 18-(UP)- Riding tandem fashion with his older brother, Robert Carbone, g, was killed here today when an au- tomobile struck their bicycle. John, Jr., Il, the brother, was unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

Tristan da Cunha, the worlds loneliest island. has 700 sheep. 300 cattle, 50 donkeys, about 300 fowls but no pigs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18

MT and Mrs William Myers and daughter, Patricia of Baldwin street have returned after spend- ing two weeks in New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Angiolina DAngelo. 8 months daughter of MT and Mrs Luigi D'Angelo of 314 Bank street. took place this morn Ing at 9:3O o'clock from the home to St Lucy's church where serv- Ices were held at 10 o'clock. Burial took place in Calvary cemetery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-06-05

definite command to stop. And when
you get this signal, 1t Is best to stop.
The highway patrolmen are q courte-
Gus, gentlemeanly lot, never hard
boiled unless your actions compel
them to be firm.
All cars and motorcycles used by
patrolmen will be equipped with sirens
and the red lights mounted close to
the headlights. If the patrolmen are
in pursuit of a fugitive lawbreaker. or
If they are hurrying to the scene Of
an accident, the red lights will be
turned on and the siren used freely.
At such times other vehicles should
get as close to the right edge Of the
road as possible, and give the police
vehicle the right Of way. At other
times when travelling on the road, they
will use only the ordinary headlights.
and will use the standard horn signal
when they want to pass vehicle, and
use the red lights, with short blast
Of the siren, if they want you to stop.
The use of a siren, or the use Of any
red or green lights visible from the
front Of any vehicle, other than a
police or fire vehicle, Is prohibited by
law.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-06-05
GAS TAXES APPEAR
TO BOOST GAS USE
MOTORISTS SIGN PETITIONS TO
STOP HIGHER LEvIES, BUT CON-
SUME MORE FUEL IN CARS.

That there is considerable opposition
among motorists to gas tax increases,
Is indicated by movements in progress
in several states to set aside, through
referendum petitions and elections,
laws recently adopted by several legis-
latures increasing the gas tax. But
the opposition so far has not reached
the point where the motorists have
quit using gas to avoid paying the
tax
An analysis of gas consumption and
motor vehicle registration in the vart-
GUS states in 1890 indicates that the
higher the tax, the more gas was used,
says Minnesota Highway bulletin.
There are three states which had a
6 cent gas tax in effect in 1880. Using
the registration of cars and trucks in
these states, and the gasoline con-
sumption, as reported by the U. s.
Bureau of Public Roads, it is found
that the average vehicle in those states
used 642 gallons per car.
Ten states had cent tax in 1880
Using the same method, and dividing
the total consumption by the total
number of cars and trucks in those
states, the average consumption of gas
per car is found to be 564 gallons
The average for the entire United
States was $50 gallons per vehicle
with the average tax under four cents
Furthermore, the consumption OF
gasoline has increased steadily since
gas taxes began to go into effect. In
1925, when only few states had gas
taxes, the average consumption fol-
the United States was only 452 gallon.
per vehicle.
With very few exceptions, gas take.
go into the highway funds and build
better roads. The better the roads
the more use people make of theil
cars. Good roads also attract tourists
At any rate, gas taxes have no
stopped anyone from driving, MOI
have they kept tourists away from any
state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-06-05
ORDER TO EXAMINE FINAL AC-
COUNT, ETC.
State Of Minnesota. County of st
LOuiS-SS.

State Of Minnesota. County of st.
LouiS-SS.
IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Eliza
beth Smrekar, also known as Eliza
beth Smrakar, Decedent.
The Petition of Joseph Gerzin, Jr..
as representative of the above named
decedent, together with his final ac-
count of the administration of said
estate, having been filed in this Court
representing among other things that
he has fully administered said estate,
and praying that said final account of
said administration be examined, adj
justed and allowed by the Court, and
that the Court make and enter its final
decree Of distribution of the residue
OF the estate of said decedent to the
persons entitled thereto and for the
discharge of the said representative
and the sureties on his bond.
It is Ordered, That said petition be
heard, and said final account ex-
amined, adjusted, and if correct, al
lowed by the Court, at the Probate
SOuIG LII bllC SOuIG xlOuoC, LII
the City of Duluth in said County, on
Monday, the 22nd day of June, 1881, at
ten o'clock A. NJ, and all persons in
terested in said hearing and in said
matter are hereby cited and required
at said time and place to show cause,
If any there be, why said petition
should not be granted.
Ordered Further, That this Order be
served by publication In the Ely Miner
according to law.
Dated at Duluth, Mimi, May 25th,
1881.
BY the Court,
VIM. j. ARCHER,
Attest: Judge of Probate
Sheldon Watts, Clerk of Probate.
Seal of the Probate Court, st. Louis
! County, Minnesota.
A. j. Thomas, Attorney for Estate.
/, ely Miner, May 20, June 5-12, 1919