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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

we were taken-35 of us, including Edith Cavell. We were taken to the prison of St Giles.
 CT hope we won't be shot, Miss Cavell whispered to me as we were brought into court, but if we are we have merited it.
 Her story is glorious history. The Comtesse and 1 was sentenced to be executed at dawn October 13. the day following the execution of Miss Cavell. We steeled ourselves for the ordeal, but to our astonishment nothing happened.
 For 12 agonizing days we wait ed. We were given no news of any intervention on our behalf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
IPIUTE GAMBLERS
 ENTERTAIN WITH
 ANCIENT GAMES
Passing the Stick" Re-
 vived By Indians Near Reno

Reno, Nev (UP)-Picturesque gatherings of Piute and Washoe In- dians have been congregating of late on the outskirts of Carson City to revive the ancient Indian game of Passing the Stick"
 Drawn by the coiorful scene, hun. dreds of palefaces visit the Indian village every day to witness the game.
 "Passing the Stick" is a guess
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
INDIAN BATTLE REMEMBERED

INDIAN BATTLE REMEMBERED
 Darlington, Wis. - tUP) - The tooth anniversary of the, battle of Pecatonia. one of the most decisive engagements of the BlackhaWk war, will be celebrated on the battlefield, near here June 16, 1882. After six white settlers had been killed by In- dians, Col Henry Dodge, later ter ritorial governor, led an "army" of q whitse, mostly miners. against a band of 17 Indians, Four of the whites were killed and the remain ing 17 on each side fought furious hand to hand battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
OLD LUMBERJACK POLICE
 CHIEF

Grand Haven. Mich. UP)-Wil- ham l.. Andrea was known as a two. listed fighter during the lumberJack days here 45 years ago when he seryed as city marshal. At the ags
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

laccomnAnies this 1cfnnt by beating lon the tom tom. F..fss
 The tom tom used here sis an or- l;dinary wash tub of the sheet metal lvariety, bottom up on the ground. A stick with notches aboiit an inch
 apart, is held in the musician's hand, one end resting on the tub. A sec-
 ond stick is rolled up and down the I.notched stick. The sound Tcreated is wierd and barbarous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
ARIZONA GOATS POPI,I,AR

Phoenix, Ariz - (UP) A letter from NeneZeula asking for 2S Ari- Zona goats has caused several Ari- zona farmers to wonder if raising goats would be profitable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
BILL HIDDEN IN SOUP

Lorain, O.. UP)--Prisone sam Sones concealed e s20 bill in . bowl Of soup 10 escape detection. Prisoner James Collins declared in accusing his ceii.mate Of the theft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
GERMAN VETERAN ENLIsTs

Manif0woc. wis. lrpb--'rrudpsrt Eanserie. . veteran of the German nFfnV ln the World war. ceieisHteh lesaipt Of hls eliixenshlp papers hsre Sv 2hIIsilna in Company V. issih Infantry. Wisconsin National Guard, AAs sem1 day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
OWNS 5000 AUTOGRAPHED

6 Christmas Cove. Me. CUP P)-Larry Chittenden has g library, of 4s0OO
 books autographed by their authors. Each year he lends them gratis to
 summer visitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
WATER PUP FOUND

Troy, O.-(UP)-A specie of wa ter dog recently was captured in Lost Creek, near here, by Isaac Kizer. The curiosity was about nine inches long. had four feet and gills veey similar to soft red flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19
RaRRITS RURNED

Frankport, N. Y.- CUP) - One hundred rabbits were lost when a barn burned to the ground here. They were insured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Swiss aviation lines have merged,
 More buildings are being erected In Hong Kong. China. than q year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Every garment in this group Is of the finest selected material, alR of
 hard finish worsted, one and two button model, single and double breasted, now on sale as low as ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Mems Suits of the finest materials, latest fabrics and best of workman ship. Every suit is tailored to the highest standard, formerly sold up to $2s.95, now on sale as low as ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Passing the Stick" !. is a guess
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

Trumbull watertown, Westbrook. Westport, Wethersfield, Windsor. woodstock.
 Ready to Cooperate With Towns. In discussing the new budget plan, Commissioner Blodgett said:
 "Towns without boards of fi- nance and municipalities acting under special charters will profit greatly by the adoption of the standard budget. I offer all avail
 able assistance by accountants employed by the tax commissioner to set the new form of budget into
 use, particularly in the smalll communities. Large communities are presumed to be able to help themselves. By the adoption of the standard budget it is believed that they will help themselves.
 Copies of the budget manual are being mailed to accountants who have been employed recently to audit accounts or install systems of accounts for municipalities of the state. It is surged that such accountants cooperate in advance
 ing this statutory plan of budget. Boards of finance generally pre- scribe the forms of accounts of the towns wherein they exercise auth ority and they should insist. if they employ accountants. that the standard plan of budget termino- logy be adopted in every case. If any accountants of the state should have difficulty the first year in setting up the new budget, I welcome the opportunity to lend the facilities of this department to them. To the selecmen of the towns. wherein there are no boards of finance, who seek to place their towns on a more sound financial [basis, respectfully teader the as- sostance of this depart snent."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
Anniversary Week
 At Mohican Co.,
35tfl Birthday Celebration Starts Tomorrow - 70
 Stores Join Big Party #

purchase at the Mohican company and carrying his merchandise home. ass
 Of interest to Waterbury is the fact that throughout the country to-day are number of. Water burians in the employ of the Mo- hican company holding responsibfe positions as managers. assistants, buyers, department heads, clerks and in other division of service. They were once employed here and after gaining the necessary experi- ence were advanced.
 The present manager of the local Mohican company store is Robert C. Each. He has been a member of the organization for twenty-one years. He was employed in the West Main street store shortly aft- CT it's establishment and for a time in 1912 and 1913. He was manager of the Bridgeport store for several years.
 MT. Each will act in the capacity of master of ceremonies of Wa terbury's participation in the birth- day party that will be observed from Lewiston, Me, to Erie, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
IRON LUNG FAILS TO SAVE McKENNA TOT
HONEYMOON IN
 MODEST COTTAGE ].
 OF HER HUSBAND
Granddaughter of John D.
 Rockefeller Elects to
 Have No Elaborate Trip to Europe

Mount Desert, Me-, Sept H. (UP)-A granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller has chosen to spend her honeymoon in the modest cot tage of her farmer" husband. There will be no wedding trip for the former Muriel Mccormick. 29, Chicago society girl, who became the bride of Elisha Dyer Hubbard, 53. of Middletown, Conn.,, hefe yes- terday.
 The newlyweds were honeymoon ing today at the Hubbard cottage overlooking Western bay, hardly stones throw from the garden where the simple marriage cere- mony was performed
 Though Hubbard for years has lived the life of country gentle- man on a Middletown farm, in H. ing marriage intentions an hour and a half before the wedding he gave his occupation as farmer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

dleboro.
 Route 12-Construction extend ing from Junction with soute west of Fitchburg for two miles north toward Ashburnham; detour post ed.
 U. S. 20-From junction with Mass. 8 (West Becket) east for six miles, construction in varying stages; through traffic from Albany or Troy to Worcester or Boston should use Mohawk Trail (Mass. l2) or the Berkshire Trail (Mass. 109) through the Berkshires. Route 28-Reading north toward Andover, six miles widening and re- surfacirg; road open but through traffic is advised to use other state routes whenever possible. Route 110-Haverhill to Ames- bury, widening for eight miles; travel conditions good. Route 140-Milford south, work nearing completion; conditions good.
 Vermont U. S. 2-Surfacing short sections at South Hero, Orange and west of Wells River; traffic maintained un- der fair conditions. Eight miles grading between Lunenburg and Concord; traffic maintained with conditions fair to poor; through traffic Lancaster to St. Johnsbury may avoid this easily by taking slightly longer route via Littleton.
 U. s. 5-Newport to Coventry, five miles grading; traffic maintain ed under fair to good conditions. Barton to Orleans, five miles con- creting; traffic maintained with conditions poor to fair. through traffic may avoid this by using route 5A via Willoughby Lake. U. s. 7-Rutland to Pittsford Mills, concrete construction with good detour posted through Center Rutland and Proctor; north of Pittsford Mills new concrete is open to two way traffic. Route 9-Brattleboro west for five miles, grading; traffic maintain ed. Three miles grading at Wood- ford; traffic maintained. Route 14-Williamstown south eight miles grading. Through traf- fic north and south may avoid this by using route 12 or route no. Route 1S-St. Johnsbury to Dan- vile road closed with detour post ed over fair earth road via North Danville.
 Route 103-Chester north for five miles, grading: traffic maintained under fair conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

The original pioneer Cash and Carry" store of the United States is about to celebrate its 35th birth day. Waterbury is particularly in- terested in the event because in the past 21 years the local public through its faithful patronage has made the Brass City link of the constantly growing organization a home institution.
 Tomorrow marks the first day of the weeks celebration of the Mo- hican Company's organization an. niversary. Thirty five years ago this month the first Mohican store in the United States made is bow to the public in New London. It's policy marking an innovation in business circles has since revolu- tionized many forms of commercial activity. Cash and Carry" has become a national slogan and such a big force in the daily relations between merchant and patron as to make its adoption by the Mo- hican Company thirty-five years ago a matter of historic interest. Seventy stores scattered through out New England. New York state and Pennsylvania will observe the anniversary. September 12th to the 18th is period in which thou. sands of Mohican patrons will have the opportunity to appreciate more than ever the advantages of the company's slogan Of Cash and Carry. Hundreds of new admir- CTS will find in the weeks com- in which to get acquainted and to raaliHn tho Y1n N,ip0 tangCihi1i- ties of the principles that have made the name of Mohican Com pany a synonym of real economy and a storehouse of values in es- sentially fine food articles.
 The first Mohican Company store opened in New London in September, 1896. Waterbury wit. messed the premiere of the local site of the Mohican Company's first store here was on West Main street. Its present location Is at 16 North Main street. less than one hundred yards from Exchange place and convenient to all trolley lines and other means of transpor- tation. A force of over fifty men and women cater to the demands of the thousands of patrons who have made visits to this immense establishment daily habit.
 Within the past twenty-one years the local store operated indepen- dently of other Mohican establish ments, but sharing in the benefits of collective buying as gigantic firm of its type enjoys, has added continually to its various depart ments. A bake shop rated among the best in the state and equipped with every modern facility has been one of the most recent acquisitions. The stores reputation for fresh meats. produce, groceries. fish. canned goods and staple products needs no explanation to thousands who have patronized this store for years or even for day.
 The inspirational idea of elim- .inating deliveries and giving cus- toners the benefit of the decrease in the overhead. the maintenance of an elaborate bookkeeping sys- tenn for charge accounts, the em- ployment of trucks and drivers and other incidental expenses, forms the basis of the happily realized policy of cash and carry. Every patron finds a profit in making a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
N. E. Highways Now
 Under Construction
Weekly Check-up for Motorists Contemplating Early
 Fall Trips Through New England States

traffic has good optional routes posted over parallel roads.
 U. s. 6-North Swansea east to- ward Fall River, widening for six miles; traffic maintained under good conditions; best route for through traffic from Providence to Cape Cod is via Taunton and Mid-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
SOME TREES YOUNG AT 50

Leaves of some trees turn red in autumn, as those of many naples and sumachs; the leaves of other trees, as the ash and tulip tree, turn yellow. Some trees have leaves so large that you could wrap one about you like a robe, says Forest Facts For Schools" Others have leaves hardly larger than your lit- tie finger nail. Some trees have wood so soft you can tear it apart in your hands and so light that 1t floats like cork; others have wood so hard no nail can pierce 1t and so heavy 1t sinks in water like a stone. In age, too, trees differ tre- mendously. Some. like the aspens, are old trees when they have reach ed forty or fifty years. while others at that age are youngsters just get ting a start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

The following information rela- ltive to important constructor projects on the main travelled high ways of New England together with suggestions as to routings mas | been prepared by Socony Touring Service. Main routes not specihcal- lly mentioned may be assumed to be lin generally satisfactory condition. Connecticut Route 3-Bolton Notch east through Andover under construc- tion; through traffic Hartford to Willimantic advised to follow U. $. |6 through Coventry. U. S. e-Danbury west to New York state line, concrete construc- tion; optional route Tor avololng eastern half of project posted over good oiled gravel road to south of main highway; traffic maintained over remainder of work with con- ditions fair to good.
 Route 8-Torrington to Winsted, construction work is nearing com. pletion but delays are likeiy until about September 16.
 Route 12--Jewett City to Green vile closed with traffic routed over first class parallel road through Newent.
 Route 101-Putnam west to Rhode Island line, six miles grad ing for concrete; travelling condi- tions are poor, making 1t advisable for through traffic to use other state highways.
 Route 12s-New Milford north to Woodville; construction nearing completion.
 Maine
 U. s. 1-Ogunquit to Wells, work nearing completion. Yarmouth to Freeport, work nearing completion. Woolwich to Wiscasset, work near ing completion.
 U. S. 2-Three miles concrete construction at Carmel; good tarred detour available. Gravel construc- ton for four miles at Pennington and on short section at Canaan; traffic maintained.
 Route 25-Gorham to West brook. concrete constructions; good detour available for through traf- fic.
 Route 116-Poland to Casco, grading for four miles; conditions fair.
 Massachusetts
 Route 3-Kingston north, con struction for eight miles; through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

the start of the spread of the disease.
 Each day, the releases are cut ting down the number of cases. Today, there weer four scheduled and with the number released the past week or so, 1t is cutting the total down to the zero mark very quickly,
 Besides her parents, the little McKenna girl is survived by two sisters, Marjorie and Marion and one brother, Richard The opening of school depends on the mnaner in which the dis ease is retarded. One case was reported today, the first in about four days. School, 1t is thought at the present time, will probably open the week of September 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
Three Year Old Girl Dies After
 Heroic Fight
In Respirator Two Weeks - Four Released From Quarantine To-day, Bring Active Cases to 26- One More Reported This Morning, First Since Monday

After a seventeen days stay in St Mary's hospital almost two weeks of which time she spent in the "iron lung," three-year-old Lucille McKenna, daughter of Patrolman and Mrs Leo McKenna of 30 Henry street, died this morn- ing at o'clock. The little had been hanging between life and death and was apparently gaining through the aid of the respirator during the past week. However. her condition was extremely weak for some time.
 The number of active cases has now dwindled to 26, the lowest since the inception of the epidemic. There have been 14 deaths since
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
WOMEN CANNOT SERVE ON JURIES
 IN MASS STATE
Full Bench of Supreme Court of That State De- cided They Were Not Eligible

Boston, Sept 11.-(UP)-The full bench of the Massachusetts supreme court has formally de- cided that women are not eligible for jury service in this state. The decision was made in connection with an appealed liquor case. Mrs Genevieve Welosky of Chelsea claimed she was illegally convicted of keeping and exposing liquor for sale, since there was no one of her sex on the jury.
 Chief Justice Arthur P. Rugg, who wrote the decision, pointed out that though a special commits sion appointed by the legislature made report on the question of women jurors, the legislature never acted in favor of their eligibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
OBITUARY

FARMLAND Mrs Edith M. (Abel) Farland, wife of James J. Farland, of 32 Abbott avenue, this city, died in the New Haven hos pital yesterday after a long ill., ness. Mrs Farland was a resident of this city but had been making her home with relatives in New Haven during her illness.
 She is survived by her husband; ; four sisters, Mrs John Burness. Mrs Clifford Knowles, Mrs George Small, Mrs Arthur Cartier; two brothers, Ernest end George Abel; her father, Oliver Ii. Abel.
 The funeral will be held from the M. F. Walker & Sons funeral home, 1901 Chapel street, New Haven, at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with a solemn high mass in St Lawrence church at g o'clock. Burial will be in the St Lawrence cemetery.
 McKENNA-Lucille McKenna, aged three years, daughter of Pa- trolman Leo and Loretta Doyle McKenna of 30 Henry street, died this morning at St Mary's hospital.
 Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Margery and Marion and one brother. Richard.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 GRIFFIN-John J. Griffin. aged 66 years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, $50 Baldwin street. He was a resident of this city for about 40 years and was employed for about 25 years at the American Brass company. retiring about II
 MT Grimm leaves his wife. Mary: two sons. John and James: two daughters. Mrs Daniel Foley and Mrs James Crichton: a sister, Mrs Dennis Keane; and one brother. Thomas Grimm.
 The funeral will be held Mon- day morning at SIS o'clock from the home to St Francs xavier's church where c mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
COMMON PLEAS
 SHORT CALENDAR
Foreclosure Judg ments TOtalling Over $18,000
 Awarded By McNiff g
AT SESSION TO-DAY

Five foreclosure Judgments total- ing $1S.749.12 were awarded by Judge Miles F. McNiff at the short calendar session of the common pleas court this morning. The highest judgment came in the case of the Chelsea Savings bank against Pauline Klies in the amount of $7.354.45. Law day was set for September 2Sth. F
 The second largest judgments was handed down in the case of Elizabeth Winestine against Joseph Miranda in the amount of $3,495. The third judgment. $3.354.75 was awarded Benjamin Gromet against Benjamin Goldberg. Law day was set for October 18th. In the Wine- stine case law day was set for Octo- Der 9th. The fourth judgment was rendered in the case of Morris Bearz against Rebecca Goldberg. The amount was $2,S11.05 and law day was set for October 9th. as
 The last judgment was awarded the Waterbury Savings Bank against David Shapiro in the amount of $1,733.S7. Law day was set for December 7th.
 Decision was reserved on the foreclosure action of Daniel Me- Donald against Baron J. Torkoni- ian. Other motions were either reserved by the court or were con- tinued. until further notice. sv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
COURT OF HONOR

A court of honor was held at Boy Scout headquarters Wednes- day evening at which time merit badges were given the following: Francis Malone, Troop g. carpen- try and first aid; Donald Noonan. Troop 22; first aid to animals and book binding; Robert Borden, Troop 5, pioneering and William Lovett, Troop IS. star scout. The members of the court are H. S. Root. c. H. Perry. M. S. Fowler, E. W. Bossel, F. L. Squires, W. B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
NO OPERATION

Patsy Pirro of Warren street, sixteen months old child, who swallowed an open safety pin, and was removed to the New Haven hospital for treatment, has been discharged from the institution. The pin passed through without an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Jane E. Duesler were held this afternoon at 1880 o'clock from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street, Rev w. Moreton owen officiating. Tho body was sent to Ephratah, NY, where burial will be at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 The funeral of Mrs John Flaherty will take place to-mor- row morning from the nome at o'clock to the Immaculate Con. ceution church where a mass or reGuiem will be celebrated at S:4o o'clock, Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Chester J. At wocd took place this morning at e.1k o'clock from the home on Da- yis street. Oakville, to St Mary Ma1dalene's church where soi- srcn mass of requiem was cele- hrated at g o'clock by Rev Leo Finn assisted by Rev John McCar- thv deacon, and Rev Thomas Mc- suirk of Hartford, sub-deacon. Burial was in Mt St James ceme t.rv in Watertown with services hv Rev Leo Finn. The pallbearers were Daniel Farrell. Walter Haran' Garwood Dains, Frank Manetrey' Arthur Ingraham and John Me- Gowan.
 The funeral of Norene Carroii will be held tomorrow morning a. a.45 o'clock from the home oI het narents, MT and Hrs harry S' Carroll of 6s0 East Main stree., to the Sacred Heart church Mnese a solemn mass of requiem WI" v celebrated at 10:30 o'ciock. @ iaI will be in old St Josepn's ceme- tery.
 rho funeral of Byron Wood took -,.oa vesterday afternoon at a,cIock from the Alderson funerai Hors. Rev Robert Batcheider nTciating. Burial was in River .,ds cemetery. The pallbearers s,sr. Moreton Chipman, Harry pritchard, Clifford Turney, William Bragg. Edward Bragg and Roper' Bragg.
 The funeral of Edward Pym VIII take place tomorrow afeernoon ~ a o'clock from his home In Miooie- bury.
 The funeral of Mrs Eziida Nm eau will be held from the nome os her daughter, Mrs odilan Seian oi 436 South Main street, at e:oV clock tomorrow with a requiem high mass in St Ann's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary fHaves) Vaill will be held from inc Mulvilie funeral home, 21o west Main street. at S:15 o'clock tomorrow morning to the lmma- cuIate Conception church at o. clock. Burial will bein old St Joseph's cemetery.