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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
City's Response To
 Appeal Gratifies Men In Charge
Garments Collected From Various Fire Stations About City and Turned in at Headquarters - Women
 Busily Engaged in Making Repairs and Renovations

Between thirty and forty truck loads of wearing apparel were col lected this week from the various Ire stations and turned over to the relief committees emergency head quarters, the old fire headquarters now on kendrick avenue. Members of the bureau of auto repairs had charge of visiting the different sta- tions and making the collections.
 The public's response to the general appeal made has been very satisfac-
 tory and there is every indication
 that many more general contribu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
severe epidemic might follow the dis

severe epidemic might follow the dis aster.
 The spread of disease has been more rapid, they said, since the re- cent discharge of the nurse who di- rected health work in the public schools. She was discharged because there was no money to pay her. The Red Cross has been unable thus far to send field workers into the homes to do the work she did.
 The number of persons applying for food at the school soup kitchen has been growing steadily and yes- terday about 500 persons, many of them children, were given a thick vegetable soup.
 A part of the potatoes and beans en route will be used for the soup kitchen, Williams said. The rest will be given to the Red Cross to appor- tion among those families that are the most destitute.
 There is enough money on hand, Williams said, to run the school soup kitchen for another week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Doris Downes former Waterbury beauty and an ex-member of the Zeigfeld Follies has settled a 340O,- 900 alienation suit for 5000 cash. the New York News in it's an- nouncement of the disposition of the case considered the publicity given the action several months ago as a lot of ballyhoo.
 Doris was formerly the wife of Chic Endor. actor. She is a native of Waterbury. was employed at one time in an East Main street 'restau. rant and took part in several local beauty pageants. She went big in the big city, appearing in several of the greatest choruses in the coun- try.
 The News account of the disposi- tion of the case was as follows:-
 The pay-off in that loudly bally- hooed $400,000 alienation suit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
OBITUARY

SlNNETT = Andrew Augustine Sinnett, age A years, died at his home, 317 North Main street last evening. He was a graduate of Web- ster grammar school and Perry's Secretary school and had a wide cir cle of friends throughout the city. He was a member of Court Welch, r. of A. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Josephine Sinnett; three sisters, Mrs. Christopher Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Victor Baker of this city and Mrs. Edward Kranich of Southington; also one brother, John Sinnett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

tions will be made to help the poor of the city.
 At headquarters over thirty wom- en are industriously employed mak- the garments sent in. One crew of workers have been assigned to the task of retaining adult clothing that is possibly little bit too worn to be offered to any applicant. In- fants' or youngsters clothing is fashioned from these.
 The bureau of auto repairs will continue to lend a hand to bring in truck loads of clothing as donated by the public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Judges Would
 Be Increased
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too small to meet the remands pre- sented by litigants, is an admitted fact, hence the proposal at this time to increase the number of superior court judges.
 In the court of common pleas, of course, a change is expected. Attor- ney James M. Lynch Is expected to replace Judge Harry J. Beardsley while it is said that the two new judges, Lynch and Judge Miles Me- Mfr, would favor Attorney Patrick Healey for prosecutor.
 In the city court a change Is to be sponsored by the democrats be- tween one of the two judges and also q change between one of the two prosecutors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of Wilson Pronovost of 5S East Clay street is to be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street to St Anne's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Call vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Olimpio Fari- nelli is to be held Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock from her home, 89 Woodward avenue to Our Lady of Lourdes church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Interested Taxpayer: I say, you people don't seem to be getting along very fast with this job.
 ht-Watchman: We'll. it's like this ere. sir. The foreman in charge got me this ojb, and I've found out since 'e's courtin' my daughter.-Passing Show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Patrolman Cass Assigned
 To Traffic Squad To-day

Patrolman Edward Cass was as- signed to the traffic squad by or- ders to-day of Superintendent Jo- seph H. Mclean. The officer was as- signed to duty at the corner of Grand and Field streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Alleging that the defendants act in bringing about his arrest has in- jured his business as a profession al boxer, Richard Shearfield, known in the boxing ring as Kid Her shey" to-day instituted a $2,500 damage suit against David Somers of Waterbury. The suit is re- turnable to the court of common pleas according to the complaint as drawn by Attorney Ralph C. Cop petto.
 The complaint alleges that as a result of the defendants false tes- timony in city court the plaintiff was found guilty of charges of theft of watch. The complaint adds that the plaintiff appealed the case to the common pleas court where a nOlle was entered.
 The complaint charges that on December IT, 1880 the defendant. David Somers, stated to Mitchell
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 purchase tear gas" guns. bombs, rifles and cannons. Weapons for use at short range or for long distance shooting will be purchased at the estimated cost of $500 to the city. They can be used for fighting ban
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Town Clerks May
 Form Combine
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Last year the charter commits sfon's experts recommended that the town clerk be put on a salary basis and the aldermen adopted such .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
MASS NOTICE

will be q first an- niversary mass celebrated on Tues day morning January goth, at 7:3O o'clock at St. Francis Xavier church for John Bowling, late of Sylvan evAAhA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Edward Keenan, ST, of 1929 South Main St. Funeral Monday morning at S:lJ o'clock to St Francis Xavier's church. Burial in new St Josephs s cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
DIED.

this city Jan 16, 1881 Andrew Augustine Sinnett of 3l7 North Main St. Funeral Monday morning. arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Police Force to
 Be Prepared

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

Damages of $35,O0O are asked in two civil actions which went on trial in the common pleas court to- day before Judge Miles r. McNiff and a jury. Alice K. Whitman of Watertown asks $25,000 and her husband, Leander J. Whitman, Jr. seeks $1O,OO0 from AIS Tire and Service Garage, Inc, of this city.
 The suits are based on alleged severe injuries the two plaintiffs received when their new sedan was struck by one of the defendants cars on Watertown avenue, near the Driving park on last December 14th. The defendants car was be- ing operated at the time by Will liam Genest.
 According to Mir Whitman he was proceeding toward Watertown when he noticed the car operated by Genest approaching at a fast rate of speed. Mir Whitman, first witness in the trial, said he stopped his car and with hands on the steering wheel and one foot on the brake awaited the crash he knew was coming. He said he was a way over on his right side of the road when the. car driven by Gen. est struck him, he was driven back a distance of about 25 feet.
 The complaint alleges Mrs Genest and MT Genest were thrown against the front part of their car, Mrs Whitman having six teeth knocked out. In addition, it is al- legged she suffered brain concus- sion and numerous decorations and contusions. A bump was raised on her head as large as a good sized orange, the complaint alleges. She will be permanently scared about the forehead and will suffer from a permanent palpitation of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
To End Cough
 In a Hurry, Mix
 This at Home

To quickly end stubborn coughs due to colds, 1t is important to soothe the inflamed membranes, get rid of the germs and also to aid the system in- wardly to help throw off the trouble.
 For these purposes, here is a home made medicine, far better than anything you could buy at times the cost. From any druggist, get 21s ounces of Pinex. Pour this into a pint bottle, and add plain granulated sugar syrup or strain ed honey to fill up the pint. This takes but moment, saves money, and makes a remedy so effective that you will never do without, once you have used 1t. Keeps perfectly, and children like 1t.
 This simple remedy does three neces' sary things. First, it loosens the germ laden phlegm. Second. it soothes away the inflammation. Third, it is absorbed into the blood, where it acts directly on the bronchial tubes. This explains why 1t brings such quick relief, even in the obstinate coughs which follow cold epidemics.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated com pound of Norway Pine, containing the active agent of creosote, in a refined, palatable form, and known as one of the greatest medicinal agents for severe coughs and bronchial irritations.
 Do not accept a substitute for Pinex: It is guaranteed to give prompt relief or money refunded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Going Back to
 Old Homestead
Mir and Mrs John Rush to Sail for Ireland
 Tomorrow

Mir. and Mrs. John Rush of 15 Sylvan avenue left here yesterday for New York and on Friday they will sail on the steamship Baltic for Ireland, where they will re- main for an indefinite period. MT. and Mrs. Rush have very wide acquaintance in Waterbury and are held in high esteem by all who know them.
 MT. Rush has been for many years an active member of the Holy Name society of Saint Fran cis Xavier's parish. MT. and Mrs. Rush have been known in Water- bury for the past twenty-five years and especially in the Washington Hill section. They will locate near Athlone, Westmeath, their former home. -...-
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs Rush while regretting to lose them as neighbors wish them a safe voyage overseas and a pleas ant vacation among the scenes they knew in the years that are gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Exonerates Nygren;
 Sullivan Blamed
 For Girls Death
Corner in Two Findings Reviews Fatal Accidents In. vOlving Brooklyn and Beacon Falls Victims Many Witnesses Qizzed

and dragged on the pavement. However, he was travelling at such a rate of speed that he struck Max vitis, threw him into the air and Maxvitis fell on the pavement striking his head a resounding whack and lying perfectly still on the ground, Nygren's car coming to a stop almost on top of him. Maxvitis was picked up, placed in a passing car and hurried to St Mary's hospital, then in an uncon- scious condition. On arrival at the hospital he recovered conscious ness and being apparently all right and not making any com plaint at all, he was again placed in the automobile which had brought him to the hospital and taken back to the scene of the ac- cident.
 The occupants of the car who went to the hospital with him did not believe that he was under the influence of liquor and the doctor who examined him at the hospital, making a careful examination of his head for injuries, perceived no odor of liquor, although some of the other witnesses to the accident believe that he was under the in- fluence. In view of this conflict I can not find that Maxvitis was uri- der the influence of liquor at the time the accident occurred. At the time examination was made when he was first taken to the hospital the hospital examining surgeon looked him over carefully for frac- lures, both of the head and the bones of the body, and also for lacerations, but there was nothing discovered to be seriously wrong with him at that time and he was permitted to go out from the hos pital without any detention for ob- servation. He was returned to the scene of the accident from where he went to his home, where he went to bed that night, but did not wake up the following morning. Friends who came to visit him the next day were unable to rouse him and finally broke into his tenement and 1t was found that he was un- conscious. He was taken to st Mary's hospital where he died October 7th, 1881 of fracture of the skull received when struck by the automobile driven by Nygren.
 I find that said death was caused by fracture of the skull received when deceased was struck by the automobile operated by John W. Nygren, but that said death was not caused by any criminal act, omission or carelessness on the part of said Nygren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Testimonial to
 Father LaWlOr Given By Members of St Mary's Parish in
 Bridgeport

A testimonial was held Monday evening for Rev Francis M. Law Tor, former assistant at St Marys church in Bridgeport. A large number of parishioners and friends of the young priest attended the reception. Father Lawlor, who has been recuperating from an att tack of illness at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs William Law Tor of Pleasant street, this city, was presented with purse of gold and several floral tributes, gifts of members of the church societies.
 Alderman Frederick Owens pre- sided at the meeting and made the presentation speech. Father Keat- ing. pastor, and several others ad- dressed the gathering. Father Lawlor Is expected to be reassign- ed very shortly by Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Harry Spillman
 at Posts College
Addressed Students on the Power of Per-
 sOnality

Harry Spillman of New York delivered an interesting lecture at Post College yesterday on the Power of Personality" The speaker is an author of widely used book on personality and has lectured In many cities in this country and Europe.
 He said no one had been able to give a definition of personality" He had written a book on it and couldn't. He told the class that, Edison had never been able to ex- plain, electricity.
 His advice was, not to be mere- ly good but be best if you were good, you had lots of competition. If you were best, very little. He cited the example of Charlie Sven who became President Wilson's Secretary when he was governor of New Jersey, and was with him all of his eight years at the White House. MT Swen, attended night school to learn Stenography but early, decided he would be the best. When Governor Wilson called for a stenographer. the school sent Sven. He was the Best" He went with the president to Europe both trips.
 His ability plus fine positive personality, won him this honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
City Defendant in Damage Suit
Plaintiff Asks $l,O0O for Injuries Suffered on
 Defective Walks

Trial of the $1,0OO damage suit of Anthony Svoboda against the city of Waterbury was started be- fore Judge Edward J. Finn in the common pleas court this morning. The boy, IS, who brings the action through his mother, Mrs Pauline Svoboda, seeks to recover for in- juries he suffered in a fall on an alleged defective sidewalk on Por- ter street, last June Sd.
 The suit alleges the plaintiff was walking along Porter street when he stumbled on the sidewalk be- tween Lafayette and South Leonard ard streets. He charges he broke his right leg above the ankle and as a result is forced to walk with a limp. Attorney Maurice Grus- kay appears for the plaintiff. The city is represented by Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Cononr and his assistant, Attorney Timothy $. Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

Formal findings in two recent fatal accidents were filed to-day by Corner John T. Monzani with the clerk of the superior court. One official opinion exonerates John w. Nygren of North street, Oakville, from any criminal responsibility In connection with the death of Jo- seph Maxvitis, 52, who was fatally injured on october 7th while att tempting to cross Bank street, near Congress avenue. Maxvitis died of a fractured skull in his home after being discharged from the hospital.
 In another finding of interest to Waterbury and Naugatuck Coroner Monzani holds William J. Sullivan of the Meriden road criminally re- sponsible for the death of Sophie Alderkowski, 16, of Beacon Falls. The young girl was struck and killed by a truck operated by the accused on August 24th. She was returning home from her place of employment in the plant of the Peter and Paul Candy shop. Sul- livan was arrested here yesterday noon and turned over to the Nau- gatuck police for arraignment on the charge of automobile homi- eide.
 Sullivan was operating an Inter- state Transportation company truck on the day of the accident. A test of the brakes proved that they were in excellent working condi- ton. It was daylight and the driver, according to the coroner, had an unobstructed view of the highway. Sullivan claimed that the young woman appeared sud- denly in front of him from behind an another car. She was knocked down and a wheel of the loaded machine passed over her body. Her skull, chest and pelvis were frac- tured.
 Sixteen witnesses were quiZzed by Coroner Monzani in his investiga- ton of the death of Makvitis. The finding reads as follows:
 At about 11:10 p. m. on the even- ing of October 1st, A. D. 1881, Jo- seph Maxvitis started to cross Bank street, Waterbury from the south to the north side at a point just east of the intersection of Con- gress avenue with Bank street. An automobile was parked headed west at the southerly curb on Bank street about fifteen feet west of the point where Maxvitis started to cross. It had been raining so that the pavement was wet, although at the time the rain had ceased. At the same time John W. Nygren, driving a Ford two door sedan was coming down Bank street toward the center and riding the southerly rail of the trolley tracks. When he reached a point about opposite the rear of the car parked as above described he discovered Maxvitis crossing the street and he put on his brakes so that the same locked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
CORONER FREES ONE, HOLDS ANOTHER
REMOVAL SALEOF
 TEMPLETON INC
Attractive Prices for Fine Quality Goods at 68
 East Main Street
STARTING TOMORROW

Splendid bargains will feature the removal sale of the c. A. Tenn pleton, Inc, which starts tomorrow at the retail store located at 6S East Main street. The store was closed all day today, the stock be- ing arranged conveniently on the shelves to facilitate sales and make 1t possible to see the entire stock at a glance.
 There is a wide selection to choose from. Shoe skates for the winter sports at prices that are extremely low--under the actual cost price. Bird supplies; bicycles, electric goods, paints, tires, sport ing goods, wear-eyer aluminium and pyrex glassware, polish, and scores of other items are offered at prices that are lower than any quoted inlyears.
 There will be sufficient num- ber of clerks to give all quick ser vice. The sale is very timely as the Christmas season is here.
 The removal sale is being con- ducted at the retail store and after this is completed, the headquarters for the Templeton concern will be located at the warehouse at the corner of Meadow and Benedict street where there Is ample space for parking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Breach of Promise At
 Liberty Lodge of Masons

A trial breach of promise suit will be put on at the meeting of the Fellowcrafters of Liberty lodge of Masons to be held Friday night. Among those included in the cast are the following: Ex-Gov. Charles A. Templeton, Atty. Will liam E. Thoms, William Haines, MT. and Mrs. J. s. P. Castle, E. Robert Stevenson, Dr. Arthur T. Gilyard, Atty. John H. Monzani, H. w. Coe, George Bisset, Clark H. w. Newton, Mrs. F. c. Marggraff and U. G, Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Reckless Driver
 Settles For $1O
Only One Charge Preferred Against Jesse DelOuch
 Whose Machine Hit Fire Standard

Only the charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license was pressed this morning against Jesse Delouch, 24. colored of South Main street whose automobile crashed into fire standard Tues day morning at the corner of South Elm and Cole streets. When ar- rested by two police officers who witnessed the crash and Delouch's 5 close escape from serious injury, he was accused of reckless driving. The lone count against him today was settled on the payment of $10.
 Delouch swung onto East Main street from North Elm street and attempted to make the swing a. round the traffic loop onto South Elm street. He misjudged the distance or failed to retard the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Miss GOble at
 Temple Hall
After Meeting Expenses She Will Remember
 the Poor

Miss Irene Goble. evangelist and will sponsor a special meeting at Temple hall this even ing and has chosen for her sub ject, "Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock"
 Miss Goble announced to-day that after all over and above her expenses are paid she will have a table filled with baskets of food for the poor of Waterbury and a Christmas tree on the platform that all. may enjoy.
 She will take tomorrow as her rest night, but will continue the meetings Saturday and Sunday nights, continuing through the rest of the week. Other announcements concerning the meetings will be made in the newspapers daily. The public is cordially invited to at- tend all meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Waterbury Man Files
 Petition I'm Bankruptcy

Liabilities of $i,sls.69 are listed in the petition in bankruptcy filed at the office of the United States bankruptcy court at New Haven yesterday. by Frank Onofreo. fac- tory worker of Waterbury. The pe- tltion states there are no assets. The case will be called for a hear- ing when the court meets at Wa terbury next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

speed of his machine. His car crashed into the standard with considerable force. Three tires were blown out and a mudguard almost detached from the body of the machine by the force of the impact. Delouch escaped injury. Traffic Officers Henry Lahr aud Alex Fossbender witnessed the ac- cident and placed Delouch under arrest. They attributed the accid- ent to the accused's recklessness in attempting to make the turn at such an unreasonable rate of speed Fortunately for Delouch there were no cars at the intersection when he arrived to end his trip against the standard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Dec 3.-(UP)- Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut: Partly cloudy and warmer tonight; Friday increasing rain.
 Vermont: Cloudy and warmer to- night; Friday rain warmer in ex- treme south portion.
 New Hampshire: Cloudy and warmer tonight: Friday cloudy probably rain. Warmer in south portion.
 Maine: Cloudy and warmer to- night preceded by snow or rain In north portion; Friday cloudy prob ably rain; warmer on the coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
$35, ,000 Sought
 In Civil Suits
Whitman's Bring Actions to Collect for Injuries in
 Auto Crash

heart. according to the complaint. Mir Whitman was bruised and suf- fered lacerations and contusions.
 In addition his suit charges, his new sedan was totally wrecked. Attorneys Michael V. Blansfield and John E. Whalen appear for the plaintiffs. Attorney Walter F..
 Monagan represents the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

AlthopEh October normally is London's wettest month there were 1b days of absolute drought" this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
William P. Elwell To
 Deliver Address

William P. Elwell, vice-principal at Crosby high school and head of the modern language depart ment, will address the members of the Elementary Teachers English club at Leavenworth high school Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss Mae K. Finnan will preside. Miss Helen Egan is chairman of the program committee.