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Smyrna times., 1931-02-18

Roads, on Tuesday, the 22nd; B. F.
Hurlock, near Blackiston's Cross
Roads on Wednesday, the 23rd;
James K. Morgan at Hoffecker's
Mill on Thursday, the oath; Jacob
Gooding near Blackbird Landing,
on Thursday, the oath.
The steamer Tygert will swing
loose from her mcorings to-day
with a good load of freight for
Philadelphia, with the following Of
ficers: Captain, A. H. Smith; Pilot,
John r. Jackson; Clerk, William
B. Turner; Engineer, William H.
Smithers. She has had a new
coat of paint the past week by the
Messrs. Carter. She will go on
the ways in Philadelphia and un-
dergo thorough examination and
overhauling, and by the middle of
next week will resume her regular
trips when her time cards will be
out
Sale Of Real Estate-At sale
by Ex-Sheriff on Thursday last in
this town the real estate Of Ed
ward Ward was sold as follows:
Store-house, to DR.. William Daniel
for S2,715; stable and lot to
Thomas James for $42, and farm
near Blackiston's Cross Roads to
John Rheims for S1,751- $4898.
Immediately following Sheriff Lac
ey sold the house and lot of Q. w.
VanWinkle in West Smyrna to r.
H. Cummins for $500.
The seth birthday of Rev. Char
les Hill, Sr., pastor of Asbury
Church, occurred Monday, and in
the evening the parsonage was fill
ed with members Of his congrega-
ton. He was presented with a
handsome reference Bible and with
receipts for a new suit of clothes
and hat. Mrs. Hill received a silk
dress, and presents were distribut-
ed among the other members of
the family.
The State Of Delaware owns
$85,000 of the convertible bonds of
the P. w. & B. Railroad Company,
the value Of which is no more or
less than the value of that COM
pany's stock, while the latter re-
mains above, par. The passage
through the Senate of the Della
ware Western bill caused the value
Of the bonds belonging to the State
to decline in three days $11, 300.
The question Of how many hors-
es there are in Smyrna came up
yesterday evening in a certain of
flee which led to a canvass of the
town, the result showing nearly
200, with a valuation of $4,000.
These animals range from low to
a high grade in price, the most
valuable paid being held at $4,000.
At the public sale of John Bew-
ley, B. " Weldon, auctioneer, on
p" t0dCSddy 4dol3 lllC P1OpCIly oOIQ
at fine figures pair of mules
1925, horses $154, pair of steers
for S117, cows from S25 to $45, and
other property in proportion.
The annual Town Election will
be held the first Monday in March
We have heard mutterings of dis
content at the present municipal
but do not know that
there will be any attempt at a
coup d'etat.
William Walker has purchased T
the Farrell Building" on Com
nerce street, next to the store of
John H. Bewley for $1,000. He will
remove his shoe shop there on the
lst proximo.
Rev. Mr. Warren of Frederica
Smyrna times., 1931-02-18
The Mimic WnrId

The Stage IS referred fo = ~
legitimate stage in the sense Of fts
being normally regular, conformina :
TO a recognized standard tvno
Originally the legitimate drama y,os "a.
that body of plays, Shakespearean
or other, that have a recognizad ,,lI
theatrical and literary merit =
Smyrna times., 1931-02-18

THE Dutch School Boy" in his eff
fort to master MARY and Her Lit
tie Lamb" was so extravagant as
to be entirely unreal, without fun,
and laughable only in its ludicrous-
ness. The Professor gave us little
opportunity to judge of how he
would do in pieces toned down to
the Boston School of Elocution
where passion is within the cir
cumscribed lines of culture and
pathos is a subtle but powerful
force. "The Last Hymn" recited
by Miss May j. Taggart was fairly
rendered for a beginner, and would
have been better appreciated but
for the fact of the tender and
forceful rendition year ago by
member of our late elocution class.
Miss Taggart also appeared in two
solos CMiss E. c. Carrow playing
the accompaniment and showed
voice of good natural powers for
one so young. The Misses Roberts
appeared on the stage in several
pieces and were twice or more en-
cored. They have voices Of more
than usual volume. especially the
alto, and as with the rest, may be-
come famous under proper and
high culture.
Business Enterprise Messrs
Johnsons, shoe manufacturers Of
Smyrna,in the building now known
as the j. w. Tucker Building, sold
last week to John Wanamaker,
Philadelphia, 450 pairs Of Mems
CATERS and expect to find in him
good customer during the season.
They are making alterations in the
building for business accommoda-
tions, and expect to push their
wholesale and retail trade more
than it has ever been
done, and they say at the bottom
prices" in each department They
have already established a good
and growing trade on the PENN
sula among the merchants whose
speak of their goods in
terms. The Diamond
State Shoe and Leather Co. has
been incorporated by special Act |
Of Legislature and organized with
a good working capital with the
following members: r. M, w. T., +
Il. J. and t. F. johnson.
Marriages Bedwell- Clayton. In
Smyrna on the 18th instant, by
Rev. J. M. Yingling, Benjamin
Bedwell and Miss Willie Clayton,
both of New Castle County, Del.
Laws-Moore. On the 3rd in
slant at the residence of the
brides parents by Rev. w. f.
Outten Laws and Miss
Carrilla Moore, both of near Cow
gill's Corner.
Ford-Johnson. On the 7th in
slant at the residence of Joshua
Boyde, near Leipsic, by Elder z.
Charles G. Ford and
Miss Susie Johnson all of Kent
County.
Morgan-Cochran. At st. Anne's
P. E. Church, Middletown, on the
9th instant, by Rev. w. G. w.
Lewis, Robert Morgan, Esq, of
Kent County, Md, and Miss Mary
W., daughter of William A. Coch-
ran, Esq, of Middletown.
Vendues. The following public
sales of stock, farming utensils,
ETC., will take place during the
viz: William E. Riggs, Sr.,
near Casperson's Mill, on Thursday
18th. "a. j. Porter, administrator
IF John Spear, in this town, Satur-
lay afternoon, the 18th. Patrick
Ianifee, near Murphey's Mill, on
Monday, the 21st; Charles Le-
Compte, near Blackiston's Cross
Smyrna times., 1931-02-18
Small World Then

In 400 the then known world ~
tended from the British isles TO tbo
little frequented Far East. north to
the Scandinavian peninsula anJ
south to the north coast Of A.
rica.
Smyrna times., 1931-02-18
OF No Use

Garage proprietor (contemplat-
ing old crock: Il could only offer
you five pounds for it. It's no use
except for breaking up"
Owner (who has learnt to hate
it): Good! Give me the five
pounds and I'll break it up for
you"- London Humorist.
Smyrna times., 1931-02-18
SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO AS
REVAMPED FROM OUR FILES
ITEMS ABOUT SMYRNA FROM
SMYRNA TIMES, FEB. 16, 1881
Notes of Marriages, Deaths, Real
Estate Deals and Matters of In
terest of Half Century Ago

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ing date Of this issue. half century
Ego. We hope to make this a regular
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Il will call to mind people and events
Of that day that should be interesting
to the present generation. We hope
our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
egly sought and read-Editor.)
Probably Fatal Accident On
Sunday afternoon last while Mr..
Isaac Baker and wife living near
Brenford, were from home, one of
his sons, Cove, aged IA years, the
largest Of four children, left in
charge of the house, attempted to
fill lamp from can of vesta oil
In doing so some was spilled on the
table. One of the smaller children
lighted a match and ignited the
spilled oil and the flame instantly
communicated to and exploded the
three gallon can eveloping the
larger boy in a sheet of flame, and
burning them all more or less. The
boy in his agony threw himself on
the lounge which was set on fire
and finally in a mud puddle near
the well where the flame was ex-
tinguished. The hair was burnt
from his head and clothes from his
body, and DR.. Collins who was
sent for has but little hope of his
recovery. The other children were
more fortunate, and one of them
had the presence of mind to ex-
tinguish the flames Of the burning
carpet and furniture and thus saw
ed the house.
Concert and Reading. Professor
James H. Crabb, the Misses Rob
erts and Miss May J. Taggart of
Wilmington, under the auspices of
the Ladies Benevolent Society
were greeted at the Town Hall on
Friday evening by a good audience
who gave patient and apprecia-
tive attention to the rather lengthy
programme. Professor Crabb
seemed to be at home on the first
introduction, and took charge of
the entertainment for himself and
trio, and after a well rendered
duett by the Misses Roberts gave
a rendition of "Spartacus to the
Gladiators" with fierce and fire.
This was followed by George
Washington and his much malign-
ed Little Hatchet, a piece showing
the mental indefiniteness of
youthful inquirer as to who used
that instrument, the initial words
of inquiry being very suggestive of
the who, who" in the hoot of an
owl in a distant forest. The mas
culine character of the selection
was well taken. "Wrecker" was
read with dramatic force and pas
sion, as were also Wounded and
Roger and IT," The Professor pro-
ceeded under the impression that
character and low comedy pieces
were the most entertaining (as
they are with the average audi
ences) and his selections were
mainly of such extravagances as
"Snyder's Nose, ''Uncle Remus'
Baptism" William Won Tells
Goat" "The Yankee in Love" etc.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Baby Chickens
 in Large Numbers
Coming in Here on an
 Average of 2,OOO Daily

An average of 2.000 baby chicks are being received daily in Water bury through the parcel post station which has been converted into a mammoth chicken coop for the past three weeks. Department stores and 1 private individuals are the recip- tents of the chicks, with the stores taking the bulk of them.
 The chicks as a rule come through very healthy. very poppy and not the least bit bashful in the making of noise. To-day, however there was a number of them dead. primarily from exposure.
 only the cold weather. 1t is stated can claim very many of these hardy little birds. This is evidenced by the fact that in the, many stores in which they are sold, they are either placed over steam radiators or an e,ectric heater is focused on the chicks.
 The little birds are shipped when they are barely matched. Special handling insures quick service so that the chicks are not kept hungry.
 For three weeks the future omelet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
FLYER BALCHEN
 REACHES BOSTON
 FROM ICE FIELDS
Search for Frisseli, Penrod and Other Victims of Viking Explosion Was Unavailing

Boston, March 3l.- (UP) .--Un- successful in its search for Varick Frissell and others missing III the sealer Viking diaster. the Bernt Balchen aerial expedition which left Boston airport March 70. re- turned at 11:57 q. m. to-day. Balchen and his companions, Randy Enslow. Roosevelt field pilot. and Merian C, Cooper. photographer and close friend of Frissell. had taken off from St. John, N. B.. thic morning at 7:47 d. m. in the Sikors!;y amphiblan which they had chartered from the Colonial Air Transport station here.
 The plane made an easy landing on the cinder runway near the Co., lonial hangar. Several hundred per- sons. including large group or newspapermen, were on hand to greet the trio, who made two long tours over the ice foes off Horse sland, Newfoundland. where Fris- sell and 27 others are believed to have lost their lives Balchen was expected to leave for New York to- day on a Colonial transport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Kenney is to be held tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock from the home of his sister, Mrs Dennis Synnott of 27 Camp street to the Immaculate Con- ception church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Thomas, infant son of MT and Mrs Antonio Celone, who died yesterday morning at his home, 2 Verzier street, was held this morn ing at II o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 267 Bank street with burial in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Michael Devoy is to be held tomorrow morning at S:3O o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street to Ss Peter and Paul church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The Spanish War Veterans will be in charge. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home between 2 and 10 o'clock to-day.
 The funeral of Irene. the infant daughter of MT and Mrs Joseph Massarelli of 55 Marion street, who died at her home last evening. was held this afternoon at 1880 o'clock from her home with services at St Lucy's church at ? o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. LiNJe Irene leaves besides her parents. one sister, Gilda.
 The funeral of Mrs Bridget (All- man) Farrell is to be held tomorrow morning a1 s:i5 o'clock from her will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral services for Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
MICKEY MOUSE
 CAUSED MOVIE
 COMPANY TO SUE
Two Other Motion Picture Concerns Are Accused of Stealing Mouse Screen

Los Angeles, March 3l - tUP) - Mickey Mouse, the movie star" was the subject of, controversy today in q million dollar Jaw suit on fila against Pathe Exchanges. Inc. and the Van Beuren Corporation.
 Walt Disney productions Com pany. Ltd. through it's president Walt Disney. charged in the suit the two companies were guilty of infringement of copyright by crea'- ing ''impersonations" of Mickey Mouse
 Disney claimed he copyrighted his characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. in September, 1928, and that the defendant companies adopted and used the characters in their own films. He demanded an injunc tion against further use fo the rival mice and an accounting of profits. which he stated amounted to more than $1.000.000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
COLONEL FIELD CONNECTED WITH
 KINGSTON co
Evidence Given Before
 Judge McEy0y To-day
 Made Him Salesman and Counsel for the Company

Hartford, Conn, March 3i.-CUP) Testimony connecting Colonel Lewis, l.. Field, commanding officer of the 169th Infantry. Connecticut National Guard, with F'. l.. Kingston and company, defunct securities firm as salesman as well as counsel was given before Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy to-day as the trial of Kingston and four associates on fraud charges entered it's second lweek.
 l Field, according to commission records introduced by States Attor- ney Hugh M. Alcorn and identified by Raymond c. Comins of Willi- mantle, head bookkeeper for the Kingston company, received total commissions of $1,467.50 for sales of lGuardian Investment Trust certifi- cates and stock of the Connections; Trading Corporation and Eastern States Power Among his custom CTS were listed Assistant City Attor- lney Daniel Pouzzner of New Haven, Major James M. White. Joseph C.. Johnson, John J. Sullivan, Margaret and Bernard Fitzsinimons, Vincenzo Cusano, Katherine Forgione and Margaret l.. Bowman.
 l Comins testified also as to how Edmund $. Wolfe, president or the First National Bank of Bridgeport and first president of Guardian In- vestment Trust, purchased 1000 shares of Connecticut Utilities Cor poration for $30,000, received credit for $1O,000 on the purchase and subsequently sold the stock back to Kingston for $30,000.
 Comins testified that John H. Reid. office manager for the King ston company, told him that the books had to be changed in order that a suitable report on the firms condition might be made to the New York Curb Exchange, of which it was a member. At the time. the wit ness said. the firm was short $780, 900 on deliveries to customers. Reid. who was arrested with F. E. and Harold Kingston, Edmund J. Gran dahl, Frank H. Smith and Colonel Field, is not on trial and is expected to be star witness for the prosecu- tion.
 {, Other testimony given by Comins when he resumed testimony began Friday, concerned the purchase by Kingston of Guardian Trust shares which subsequently were sold back 10 the trust after the examination by the curb exchange had resulted in resignation of the Kingston conn., pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Boy, Permanently Hurt, Wins Action
 Against Autoist
Carlo OrslO Spent Months in HOspital-Rght Leg Shorter Than Left as Result of Severe Injuries When Fractured By Nicholas RussO's Machine

of the injuries, the leg will be per- manently shorter than the left leg, the plaintiff charged.
 Mascolo, Mcknight & Dauch rep resented the plaintiff. Bronson. Lewis and Bronson appeared for the defendant.
 Arguments were presented last Friday afternoon by counsel in the case Judge Frederick M. Peasiey presented his charge to the jury this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
CUARDED RY SOLDIERS.

Scottsboro, Ala. March 31-UP)
 National guardsmen surrounded the county courthouse today as 12 negroes, accused of attacking two white girls, appeared before, a grand jury. The negroes were brought here from Gadsden. Ala. under pro- lection of a national guard unit of 45 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

Carlo Orsillo was awarded dam syes of $5,OO0 against Nicholas Rus ~ in a verdict returned by superior court jury just before l o'clock this noon. The jury deliberated about two hours taking the case just before l1 o'clock. The plaintiff asked S3O,- 900 for permanent injuries to his Aleft leg caused when he was run 8oyer by the defendants car on con gress avenue, last May 9th.
 The boy was crossing Congress avenue. near Geddes terrace. when he was struck by the defendant s car. His leg was so badly fractured that several casts had to be appned and he spent considerable length Of time in the hospital. As result
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
ONE VICTIM OF
 EXPLOSION AT
 STOUCHT0N DIES
Another in Serious Condi- ton and Three Others Hurt Took Place at Meade Rubber Co Plant

Brockton, Mass. March 31.-GCP) Charles Lundstedt, 19, of Slough ton, died at city hospital here to-day from burns suffered in fire that followed an explosion in the .-pi cad ing room of the Meade Rubber com pany plant in Stoughton yesterday. William Randall. 65. of Stoushtcn also was seriously burned in the fire and his condition was described as "poor" at city hospital to-day
 Three other men were injured in the fire. which followed aa explo- sion of naphtha fumes. Joseph Me la nsky and Charles W Mnr,, both of Stoughton. suffered burns. and Edward RubeI, company official. was cut when he broke windows with his hands to release ho, air go other explosions would no. occur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

| Emilia Bowman were held this after
 noon at ? o'clock at St Johns Epis- copal church. Rev Arthur McKenny officiating. Burial was in old Pine | Grove cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Giovanni Eb- | reeo was held this morning at S:15
 o'clock from her home, 151 Charles street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel | church where solemn requiem
 mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Frank Ragaglia.
 Matthew Piomba, Salvatore Sciascia,
 Joseph DeVito, Frank Mango and
 Joseph Sciascia.
 The funeral of Garrett Keefe was
 held this morning at S:S0 o'clock from his home, 253 Frost road to Ss Peter and Paul church where a sol- emn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev James Wood. Bur ial was in St Mary's cemetery, An. sonia.
 The funeral of George Zenauskas was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from his home, 151 Washing ton avenue to St Joseph's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Jo- seph Valentiejus. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Charles Matulionis, Benjamin Latoza, John Streleckis Charles Ku- tauskas, Paul Brewis and George Lasky.
 The funeral of John H. Kilbride was held this morning at S:30 o. clock from his home, 329 East Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. A special musical program was rem dered by the church quartet con sisting of Mrs Marie Bauby Buckley, Mrs John Cuddy, James German and Robert Callahan. They sang, Be attitudes" at the processional and and Abide With Me-" at the re- cessional. Professor r. r. liar mon presided at the organ, and di- rected the singing of Schmidt's Re- quiem Mass. Burial was in old St Joseph's cemetery, committal ser vices being conducted by Rev Thomas Mulcahy of Hartford, cou- sin of the deceased. The honor- ary bearers were John H. Kilduff. Arthur Carey, Patrick and Peter Lawlor. Attorney Edward l.. Seery, Attorney Finton Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
1000 JURY VERDICT IN $30,00o SUIT
LOCAL STUDENT
 WINS SCHOLARSHIP

John M. Riceardi, president of the graduating class at Harvard Dental School, has been awarded the Peter Strauss scholarship for the attainment of high honors in his studies. Mir Riccardi is a son of Mir and Mrs Samuel Riceardi. $40 Hamilton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
OBITUARY

PADULA--Mrs Asunda Padula of Chestnut Hill Road, age 32 years, wife of Liberato Padule, died early this morning at the Waterbury hospital following brief illness. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Joseph and Ca6l. and two daughters, Lena and Maria . also her father Bernardo Ameroso, all of this city.
 The body was removed to the Maiorano funeral parlors, 267 Bank street. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

near William street, Bridgeport.
 Plans for the edifice, which cost over $1OO,00O. have been completed and workmen will start tearing down the present building. which has but a small seating capacity. The final masses in the church will be said on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
HOTEL MAN IMPROVES.

Boston, March 31-(UP)-- D. M. Linnard. Los Angeles hotel man who was operated on Friday for brain tumor. had a restful night at Peter Bent Brigham hospital and was com fortable today, hospital authorities reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
BIRTH NOTICE
NIULI.IGA

St Marys hospital son on Saturday, March 28th to MT and Mrs John J. Mulligan. Mrs Mulligan was formerly Catherine Moynihan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
TO BUILD NEW
 CHURCH IN BRIDGEPORT.

Ground will be broken next week for the construction of new church building for the Holy Rosary Cath olic parish on the site of the present edifice on East Washington avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

Easter Sunday. Money for the new building has been raised in drive during the past few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

A mans brain attains its maxi- mum weight at the age of twenty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

manufa cturers have been coming in and it is expected that the rush of feathered folk will stop in about two or three weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

this city March 31. 1881 Mrs Liberato Padula of Chestnut Hill Road Funeral arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

Emilia Bowman were held this after noon at ? o'clock at St Johns Epis- copal church. Rev Arthur McKenny officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
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