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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Civil Action
 Settled Out of Court

The $1.00O civil action of Fibre Petricone against Charles Sargent which was awaiting trial in the com mon pleas court, has been settled. Injuries suffered in an auto collision on West Main and Riverside streets on May 4. 1929, formed the basis of the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Hairdressers Met
 At The Women's Club

About sixty local hairdressers were in attendance at an open meeting which was held at the Women's club on Central avenue last night. Miss Anna McCarten of New Haven, pres- ident, of the state hairdressers' organization, presided. Important facts were also given by Miss Sarah Raycroft, and Mrs. Margaret M. Thompson, president of the Bridgeport Hairdressers' association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
THOMAS COOGAN
 AWARDED g, .6s

Damages of $2,72s.6S were award ed Thomas l.. Coogan of this city against Mrs. Mabel Coogan of Ham den, in a decision rendered yester- day afternoon by Judge Harry J.. Beardsley in common pleas court. The plaintiff sued to recover for loans he alleged he made over a six year period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
City Engineer
City Engineer Spring Tour of
 Works Board
Date Changed on Account
 of Weather Conditions

The spring tour of inspection, scheduled for this morning at 10 o'clock, was called off by orders of Mayor Frank Hayes. He explained that due to the snow storm, it would be impossible to determine the con- dition of the streets and that he deemed it advisable to put off the in- spection until some time in the fu- ture when the streets are clear and may be inspected thoroughly. All the commissioners agreed that it would be good idea to postpone the inspection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Evidence Closed In
 Cadotte-Lynch Case

Evidence was closed yesterday aft ernoon in the $10,00O alienation of affection suit of Alfred Cadotte against Thomas F. Lynch tried in superior court. Judge Frederick M. Peasley ordered claims of law filed by next Tuesday when he will take the case for deliberation and de- cision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
LEAVENWORTH HIGH
 GGHnnT, LU VTN

The Leavenworth high school fly ing club will hold regular and special meeting on Friday evening ;:t 7:30 o'clock in Room 1O5 of the school. This meeting is the second one to be held by the club due to its late organization. Election of officers will take place and six new mem- 5ers will be initiated into the club. A large number is expected to at tend as the initiation has been planned to be the best to be given by the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
SHE DISCOVERS
 A REAL NEW THRILL

NEW THRILL for pached mouths...a feeling cool comfort you've rarely eoyed Test Peeco the dentfrice whole weekyou wonder why without it. Its distinctive tang delicate bte tells you Pebeco working is doing its job This sharp and delightful aertase prophetic of the Illness in mouth Experience e triHof you'll understand why Pebeco holds its friends longer other dentirice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Waterbury Paper Box Co.
 Gets $127.82 Damages

Judge Harry J. Beardsley awarded damages of ..$127.82 in favor of the Waterbury Paper Go. against George Peters of Torrington in a decision
 handed down in common pleas court yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff
 sued to recover for a fireworks bill of last July 4th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Irrigation Ditch To Garry Drainage
 Below Reservoir
High Wire Fence Will Also Guard Municipal Supply 2 Hard Surface Road Leads to Area, Providing Ade-
 qnate Means of Transportation for Lovers of Sport

City Engineer Robert A. Cairns Thomas F. Moore secretary o the park commission today emphaty any possibility of un- sanitary conditions arising in the East Mountain result the proximity of the proposed municipal golf course Adouate
 visions to eliminate this potential of the water will be carried out. it stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
TEMPERATURES.

Washington, March 5-(UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re- ported by the weather bureau to- day as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
Corrigan Guilty,
 Fine Imposed

A plea of guilty was entered to- day in the case of James Corrigan, 38. of Exchange Place charged with violation of the liquor law and with having possession of a gambling machine. He was fined on each of the two counts. Inci- dentally the accused signed q waiver permitting the police to dispose of the devices and the two partly filled bottles of liquor.
 Corrigans place of business was raided last week when an organ ized drive was launched by the po- lice with squads making several raids, arresting owners of gambling machines, policy writers and viola tors of the liquor law.
 William Harvey, Al, of 141 North Elm street was given thirty days in jail on the charge of theft. He was arrested yesterday afternoon when detected in the act of pilfer- ing some ladies' lingerie from kresges store on south Main street. The alleged stolen articles were exhibited in court and iden- tihed by employees of the store. Harvey when captured broke away from store employees, but was caught again after a short chase He was arrested by Detective Jos eph Bender.
 The case of Charles E. Woodin, 22. of Marion. Conn, was continued Friday morning. The young man Is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The accused was arrest ed here last Friday. He claims 10 have fallen asleep at the wheel of his truck after driving for fifteen hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
JAMES LOMARDO
 CARRIED HONORS
Declared the Fastest Wa- termelOn Eater at Mill
 Street Playground
IT WAS LIVELY CONTEST

James Lombardo was judged the fastest watermelon eater of Mill street at watermelon eat ing contest sponsored yesterday afternoon at the Mill street play ground. Thomas Ritucci was voted the slowest eater. The other con- testants were: Vernon Leroux, Joe Lestorti. Theresa More, Eva Pat rick, Jennie Tutolo, Florence Mavus. Antolnette Desantes. Louis and Anthony Danelen, Pauline Patrick, Rose and Joe Ritucci, Re- gis Rogers, Mavn Zafay,, Angeline Lombardi, Albert Grenier, Bea- trice Bagerlios, Joseph Distafano, Stella Audibert. John Delio, Pat Pizzoli, Sadie PiZzolL Marie Giuf- ire, Adele Giuffre. Adeline Dista- fano, Stella Distafano, Irene Buff fard, Aurora Martin, Louis De- saito, Fred Desaito.
 Vincent Lombardo, William Le- fevre, Florence Grenier, Manuel Lombardo, Joe Toomey, Pat Per zello, Ray Green. Jeanette and Ray LeBrux, Will Burnett, Maur- Ice and Edmond Walsh, John Green, Edmund and Rita St Jean, Clement Swite and Clara Lacou- tine.
 The quoit league standing fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
BETTY FOX WON THE FLACPOLE
 SITTING GAME
She Is Now Asleep in Store Window in Battle Creek Where Crowds View Her

Battle Creek, Mich. July 22.- (UP) Miss Betty Fox, 23-year- old coed who sat on fiagpole atop a seven story building for 126 hours, slept victoriously and pub licly to-day in the show window of a department store. Miss Fox went to bed at 4:46 D. m. yesterday shortly after she surpassed the world record by one hour.
 Crowds. sometimes numbering a thousand persons, obstructed traffic in front of the store to watch the new world champion woman flag pole sitter sleep. Those who got near were somewhat disappointed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

On and after August l. parcel post parcels weighing up to 70 pounds may be sent from the Wa terbury post office to all zones. Un- der the old regulation the weight of parcels was limited to 50 pounds for distances more than 300 miles. The new ruling makes the weight limit uniform for all zones.
 The size limit of parcels for all distances is also increased. from the present S4 inches in length and girth combined to 100 inches in length and girth combined.
 A considerable increase in par eel post business throughout the country is expected to result from the post office departments action in increasing the limits of both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
YOUTH TAKES
 HIS OWN LIFE

Attleboro. Mass, July 22.-(UP) Daniel Grammar, IT,. 17, of Stone ham, committed suicide by hang ing here to-day.
 His body. suspended by cord from clothes hook, was found in the apartment of Elmer Tingley. where he had been visiting his aunt. Hazel stanton, housekeeper for Tingley.
 Relatives could suggest no mo- tive for the boys act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
Post Office Here Gets New Ruling,
 Effective Aug. 1
Old Regulation Limited Weight of Parcels to 50 Pounds Outside 300 Mile Area-Size Area h. creased From 84 Inches to 100

weight and size. No estimate Of how the new limits would affect the parcels post business and revenues at the Waterbury office could be obtained.
 The departments instructions, as received by Postmaster Colgrove, state that on parcels measuring more than 84 inches but not more than 100 inches in length and girth combined the minimum postage charge shall be the zone charge ap- plicable to a 10-pound parcel. On parcels weighing 10 pounds or more, which measure more than 84 inches but not more than 100 inches in length and girth com bined, the regular zone pound rates apply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
70 POUND PACKAGES TO ALL P. P. Z0NES
Another Spy Is Arrested By the
 Polish Police

Warsaw. Poland, July 22.-(UP) Charges of espionage in behalf of Soviet Russia were lodged against Anton Staniszewski, an engineer. in prison here to-day.
 His arrest was the second incl dent of the kind in the last few days.
 Major Peter Demkowski, of the Polish general staff, was executed by a firing squad last Saturday on a similar charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
EXPECTS RECEIVER.

Derby, Conn, July 2-(UP)-A receiver was expected to be ap- pointed today for the private bank of J. Mongillo. closed yesterday on order of State Banking Commis- sioner George J. Bassett. Investi- gation by the state bank examiner was said to have revealed liabili- ties of about $145,000 which i'm paired the banks soundness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
They Could Not Save the Eight
 Year Old Girl

Manchester, Conn. July 22.-- (UP)-Artificiai respiration and an inhalator were employed Tor five hours without success after Ellen Shea. 8, of Brooklyn, N. Y:. summer visitor at Walkers pond, had drowned late yesterday.
 Allan Neild, 13, of Hartford brought the girls body ashore. The child was daughter of MT and Mrs James shea of IA 17th street, Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
SHOT ON BOARD
 EXCURSION BOAT

Detroit, July 22.-UP). .--One member of q church party aboard the excursion boat Ste. Claire suf- fered to-day from a broken arm wounded by bullet which struck him as three American boats fired two score of shot in an attempt to halt a fleeing boat, allegedly rum carrier.
 Arthur Gajeski. 23. suffered a broken arm when a bullet. fired. he says, by the customs border patrol crew felled him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

They said she slept very much like the common variety of 23-year-old co-eds. The former Wisconsin uni versity coed plans to make her stunt pay for completion of a course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
OPEN DOOR BLAMED.

East Hampton, Conn. July 22- (UP)-The open door of a parked automobile was blamed today for the death of Alfred Voisine, 2l. of New Bedford. Mass, attendant at Middletown State hospital The door brushed Voisine from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, July 22-UP)--- Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday:
 Maine, New Hampshire and Yer. mont: Generally fair tonight and Thursday. except probably show CTS in extreme north portion; not muc., change in temperature. ,Masslc husetts: Generally Tar tonight and Thursday; cooler m extreme east portion tonight.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut Generally fair tonight and Thurs day: little change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

New Britain, Conn, July 22-tU P)-Fred Mcknight returned home for lunch today and found ms wife spicide by gas. She had turned on all the jets of a gas stove and sat down in char Tn front of the stove to await death'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

Manchester-by the- Sea, Mass, July 22 (UP) - Quarter-hnai matches in the Essex County Club women's invitation singles tourna- ment were postponed today until 2 D. m. because of rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

A bottle cast adrift off the coast of Mexico was recently found near the Philippine Islands. 1t had nearly crossed the Pacific in IS months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

running board of an automobile driven by Allen w. Branch yester- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
To Wed In Chicago.

Announcement has been rece'v- cd in the borough of the forth coming marriage of Miss Annet- te Acauavia, former resident of the borough to John oliverie of chi-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
RenrOck

Mrs. Vannie Rex and MI. anu
Mrs John Reed attended the Miller
reunion at Embree park, SATURDAY.
Miss Floy Ogan, teacher at Steu-
benville, and Mr.. and Mrs. Leedy OF
Akron are with their parents MT.
and Mrs. Stanley Ogan. Miss Nor
ma Tilden has gone to Cincinnati
TO further her studies in music.
Richard Nyburg of Belmont, MICH
singing evangelist, whom to know IS
TO love. is in our midst again, THIS
time assisting Rev. Huff in revival
at Mt. Carmel They haven't start
ed the tree sitting craze yet, nave
they? Perhaps the locusts Will 90
their stunt first. And that reminds
rs that we have failed to find that
much-to- be- feared letter w on their
wings. Mighty glad OF that
there'll be, no war. One day last
week while the good woman OF the
house was suffering from severe
attack of shingles, and we were
having a spell of chronic "lethar-
getic dumps which might be best
cured with a clap-board, an auto
stopped in front of the house and
10! next moment we were face TO
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25

face with our old friend Ben Brown
of Ontario, Cal He was with the
Fanta Fe as baggage master for sew
eral years, at Los Angeles, but at
present is out at Ontario where his
son is saying it with oranges, on
land valued at $4,000 per acre. Mr.
Brown was born and raised on the
farm between Olive Green and Rein
ersville, which has notable high
point that affords a fine view of the
country. He was accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tannehill OF
Reinersville, the latter being Mr..
Browns only sister. Their little
visit so rejuyenated US that after
their departure we picked up the
hoe and went to work. .Ashtabula
county is having the distinction Of
sending the first woman of Ohio to
the electric chair. The crime was
the carrying out of an awful deed.
and if she gets her just dues, some
will call it judicial, or legalized
murder. We do not consider it in
that light. The sob-squad will
probably be laying in a supply Of
handkerchiefs soon. There was 2
county and county seat naming con
test put on a short time ago at the
grange, but we were not present
and do not know how it was con-
Quoted, or who was declared the
winner, but the next morning a com
plete written out list was found on
the floor; but of course no one
would take an advantage like thai,
no not around Renrock. We have a
comment on the children's service
which was given since our last
epistle, but will reserve it for the
present A boy with an inquirine
mind was asking us about Jack
Morning." who he heard had once
lived in the community. We were
-plussed. had never heard such
a name. We began naming the dit
ferent "Jacks" who had resided
here, and came TO Jack" Early
"That's it, exclaimed the boy, 81
( guess l didn't have the name right
r IL ItnliHuSu uo VI tiS iiioh
who hurried to the drug store anc
4 said she wanted something tha'
sounded like Paddy in the garrett
''Her boy" she said, Nad eaten too
many green apples" The druggis
scratched his head and told her i
probably was paragoric she wa
J wanting. "That's the stuff" sait
/ the half excited woman, and Wen
/ away congratulating herself tha
she came so near the right word.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
Meigs

Miss AIDA Ryan Of GAINESVILLE,
formerly of Bloom township, is Wis
iting at the .Merwin-Haines home. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Carnes who have
been in Columbus the past several
weeks, where Mr.. Carnes has been
employed with a decorating con-
cern, have returned to their home in
the village. BY a letter from our
friend Gilbert Carnes, Toledo, we
learn he has about recovered from
the effects of fall he recently suf-
fered. The protracted meeting at
Mt Carmel is attracting good
crowds. Mr.. Nyburg who has
charge of the singing, and young
peoples work, is the gentleman that
was at Renrock last year. Rev.
Huff doesn't seem to be patting them
on the back. Farmers are cutting
more hay in the pasture fields this
year, than they got on their mead
ows last year. Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Sinsel and little son Paul OF
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
DeavertOWn

Children's services will be OBJ
served at Jerusalem Lutheran
church, Sunday evening, June 2S, at
s O'Clock. The program which is a
fine one is in four parts. An invita-
ton is extended to all. Miss Myr-
tie Dixon and Clarence Bush were
united in marriage, Saturday, June
20. The best wishes of their many
friends go with them to their new
home, on their farm one mile east
of Deavertown. Mrs. Cathryn Dea-
yer, an aged lady, is very seriously
i'll at her home. Miss Carrie Rol-
land is caring for her. Her broth
er Charles Tysinger is in the Be-
thesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, with
slight chance for his recovery. :.
York townships new centralized
school building is going up very
rapidly, so as to be ready for the
opening of school in the fall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25

Grafton, w. Va, were over Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Gas
ton. Mrs. Sinsel is sister of Mrs
CASTOR. Mrs. Frank King, son
Kenneth and wife Of Sandwich, H..
are visiting the formers mother,
Mrs. r. L. Evans, and other rela-
tiyes and friends here. Wilmot
Carnes who has employment with q
dry goods firm in Columbus, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
home folks. In spite of the busy
season and extreme warm weather
large crowds are reported as at
tending the meetings at Mt. Carmel
Miss Winifred Jenkins underwent
an operation for removal Of tonsils
Wednesday,. There will not be any
children's service at Meigs. this
year We understand the state de-
partment of schools has instructed
the local board that they will not
allow them to pay Meigs Valley
! grange 500 for the rent of the hal!
| for eight months, and without see
| inc it. They turned the Bristol
| grange hall down fiat. The teachers
have been promised the schools pro-
viding the board gets the money
and the schools are allowed to run
4 Under the new system, children
whose parents are able, and take
time TO help them, get along nicely
but a child without the home help
doesn't get anywhere. 1t seems the
road grader is a bone of contention
with the trustees.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
Triadelphia

Lawrence Torbert and family of
Alexandria were over Sunday VS.
itors at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Torbert. Miss
Lois Torbert who had visited rela-
tives at Columbus and Alexandria.
returned to her home near here'
with her brother. Thurman flu-
harty and family motored to west
Virginia. Sunday, to spend a few
DAYS with relatives and frlends.'
D. /. Maxwell and family spent Sat
urday night and Sunday Wlth rela-
tives at GAINESVILLE. /. Earle Eveland
and wife. Mrs George Mckinney
Mrs. Ernest McElhiney and daugh-
fer Miss Marjorie, were callers III
orr village, Sunday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Shaw Of Toledo are Vlslt-
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Il.
A Appleman. VIM. Maddox anu
wife of Roseville visited Sunday
with Mrs. IRA Nelson. The Whlt-
aker reunion will be held next sun
dav near Lancaster. Alvin Norris
of Athens was a Sunday visitor
With relatives here. Strawberries
are about all gone, but there are
good many cherries, at the various
stages of ripening.. A weasel Kill
ed seven little white roosters ABOUT
the size of duails, and hurt seVerai
others. for the writer one morHihs
last week about 4:30. Well, we
Of
yarmint, with the chickens. T.
Carpenter's Sunday school Grass
held their class party, SATURDAY
night, at the home Of G. +. nelson
L. G. Edgell is moving ana re-
building his COW barn. Lu.hel
Garrett was at Bethesda hospleal
sunday. to see his nephew, who was
operated upon for appendicitis, las'
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
Rural Dale

Children's service at the NJ. +
church hert Sunday night was at
tended by a large crowd This SER
vice was in the interest Of the two
Sunday schools, as the Baptist
and Methodist schools have united,
which makes a good attendance and
more interesting. Rev and Mrs
Sargant of Florida are visiting Mrs.
Rosa NJ Young, and the rest of the
folks at the McCune farm. Rev.
Sargant who is Baptist minister
and close friend of the McCune fam
lily, preached fine sermon at the
church here last Sunday, and also
gave very interesting talk at chill
dren's services. Rev. Cook, for
mer Baptist minister at the Rural
Dale Baptist church, was also pres
ent. and closed the services. Rev.
Keller was not present, as he had to
go to Cumberland to fill an appoint
ment for the preacher there. Mrs.
Nora Moore was home Sunday ev-
ening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-06-25
Chesterhill

Mrs L. j. Denny who has been
spending a few days at GAINESVILLE,
returned home, Sunday. Mrs. Jen-
ME Crew who has been visiting rel
atives and friends at Pittsburgh, re-
turned to her home Thursday. Mr.
and Mrs Leslie Rabberman of Pitts
burgh accompanied her home for
few days visit. Vernon Hopes and
family of LoYeland, Col, who have
been visiting relatives and friends
here, and at Malta, left Saturday.
Miss Minta Hopes returned home
with them, where she will spend an
indefinite time. Mrs. Delphlne
Shook and Mrs. Alta Hoon enter
tained their Sunday school class,
Saturday afternoon. Blanche Scho-
field left Wednesday to attend school
at the University of Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hale and family
of Canton were week end guests of
John Mcdonald and wife. Dale
Lochary and family of Kenton are
spending a few days at their home
here. Thelma and Billy Goddard
of Kenton are home for few days
stay. Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Barnes of
Lima, were week end guests of G.
j. Hills. Mrs. Laura Choguill and
daughter Mabel of Columbus spent
few days recently at H. S. Hop
kins'. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Carr, Mrs.
John Doan, Abe Carr and Mrs. Han
nah Archer, attended the Miller re-
union at Embree park, Saturday..
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed left Thurs
day for a two weeks trip. They
will spend a few days at Ravenna,
then go to Niagara Falls, and in
Canada. Mr.. and Mrs. Dillworth
and mother of Cleveland, were week
end guests of Mrs. Lissa Thomas
Roy Kennard and wife and their
son Wilbur were the week end
guests at home. Dale Thomas and
family of Cambridge spent Sunday
and Monday with Hiram Thomas >.
Mrs. o. P. Bingham of Nelsonville
who spent a few days last week with
Hiram Thomas, returned home, Sun
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Orland Ellis Of
Waterford spent the week end at
Lizzie Hann's. Geo. Patterson and
Mrs. Lizzie Ham were at the old
soldiers encampment, last week.
Miss Lucille Grigsby, our Hello
Girl" left Monday for a two weeks
vacation. She will visit relatives at
Mansfield and Columbus. Mrs. Paul
inc Harris will take her place, dur.
ing her absence. Mrs. Lucy Fish
er visited a few days last week
with friends here. L. 0. Woodward
and children Edward and Martha