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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Pretending to be deaf and dumb. Homer Rattan, Is, of Charlotteville, Va, a magazine seller, gained many subscriptions from TOrrington peo- pie by working on their sympathy. He was arraigned yesterday morning on the charge of peddling without a license. He pleaded guilty and was fined $5 with costs of $10 by Judge George l., Hammann.
 Rattan carried a small note book, in which was written d statement telling how he was raising money to enter deaf and dumb school, and to take subscriptions from him rather than from others who had the use of their speech and hear ing.
 At the police station he proved to be the most loquatious person that they have had in a long time. He talked so much that no one else had a chance. Papers found in his possession indicated that he had gained subscriptions from several persons in the north end, in the vi- cinity of Calhoun street, and from one resident on Park avenue. Rattan collected $1 from the subscriber and the remainder was to be paid to the publishing company. While he was at one home, 1t was stated that he replied by writing to an oral ques- tion asked by a housewife. and thus causing her to become suspicious when he departed, she notified the police with the result that Rattan was arrested Thursday afternoon by Officer Anthony Warner. Dies of Old Age Michael Burns died at his home 46 Albert street at 4:30 o'clock yes- terday morning, he having been fail- ing in health for several months and confined to his Der since Sunday. The cause of his death was infirmities of old age, MT Burns was born In Lakeville, 80 years ago, heving re- sided in Torrington for the past 34 years, coming here form Lakeville. After serving 35 years in the employ of the New York, New Haven anu Hartford Railroad company, he was retired on O pension two and a halt years ago.
 He is survived by his wife, Gather inc; three daughters, Mrs Charles Rivera, Miss Catherine Burns ana Miss Margaret Burns, all of Torring- ton; two sons, Joseph Of Winsted' and Edward T. Burns of Torrington; brother, Thomas, of Seymour; a sister, Mrs Muldus Woolworth of Torrington, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Mon l day morning at 8;15 and at St Fran cis' church at o'clock. Interment
 will be in the old St Francis cem-
 etery.
 Birthday Party | A party was rendered Lillian Valot
 in honr of the 10th birthday at her home, Central avenue Thursday aft
 ernoon. The roms were prettily deco
 rated in pink and white. While the children played games, adults present played pinochle. First prize was won by Mrs Charles Valot, and second by Mrs Mary Clemons. Refreshments were served.
 | Briefs
 | A. Baroff is a registered guest at Hotel Governor, New York. | Frank Whalen of Park avenue
 was admitted to Charlotte Hunger
 ford hospital for treatment Thurs
 day evening.
 l Mir and Mrs Diachemko of James
 street attended a Maytag conference
 at the Hotel Garde, Hartford re-
 gently.
 Miss Anna Goncher has returned to her home on Brightwood ave. nue after spending q few days with her aunt. Mrs John Pipttk. In Har'
 winton.
 r. W. Daizeil. formerly of Tor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
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Tower tales Charley Pomba Waterbury hoteleer and Dick Law his right mood Delaware Water Gap taking family along Rod Chase tossing the town thrill French beret he while about his snappy roadster
 Mulve Fred Meve Frank Bk Johnny Brke and Reg- Nissan the latest join the legion Welcome comrades welcome Chris Harmon has left the Waterbury hospital his the shore where he will spend the months Introducing Walter Voros Crosby and of the real personalities the blue and white Walt much evidence at program yesterday If the reader who tossed chicken raising questions the other night will O. Box 76. City, information of benefit Thanks all around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 ot Waterbury, SIS. Probate Court,
 May goth, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Arthur Fl. Dews, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recov- lery. All persons indebted to said diate payment to
 GEORGE A. LEONARD. 5-21-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 Probate Court, May 23rd, A. D.
 1881
 ESTATE OF Elizabeth Shugrue, late of Waterbury. in said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Jeremiah Shugrue, praying that letters of ad- ministration may be granted on said Estate as per application on file more
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Waterbury, in said Dis trict. on the 2Sth day of May A. D. 1881 at s:30 o'clock in the forenoon Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District, on or before the 23rd day of May. 1881.
 Attest: WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, 5-23-1t Asst Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

The annual poppy sale officially inausud to-day by the varou, veteran organizations of the city, The public knows that the orev derived from this used aid the undprvlsd vet eran. during the year. Thousands of dollars are spent annually . far fl; x-soldiers families The noble one and Waeurians subscribe yearly showing their ap
 fr what be veteran The Tower asks its readers to wear peoples peoples of the dead peoples whose " enue provide for the needy living
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Editor Tall Tower Topics: think the policemen in Springfield ouot to be eomplmented their kindness While were up Spnqfed Sunday dog the property of one Of our pa swa lowed stick verge of choking dea Not having had % trouble before didn't know where find doctor for the doc We asked one policemen doing traffic duty up in Forest park where we could He jumped the running board If the ea directed doctors home and stayed and held the doc while the doctor xtrang the stick Now don't you think b was very nice the of that policeman! Yours sn eerev MT and Mrs E. Reichnbah Jr. q do But then perhaps was police dog, oh oh-the Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
TORRINGTON Fake Solicitor Is
 Fined By Court Elected Sympathy By Pretending to Be Dunb-Michael
 Burns Dies at Age of so

rington who has been laid up for the past five months with a dislo- cated ankle, Is now at the Park City hospital for further treatment.
 Members of Ionic chapter, Order of DeMolay. wishing to go to Hart ford for the banquet on June6, should make reservations with Ray mond Foley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
NOTICE.

A hearing on the application of
 Thos. Iacovino (proprietor North
 End Garage) for approval certificate
 to install a retail gasoline filling sta
 ton at rear 1070 North Main St..
 will be held on June 3, 1881. at 11:S0 a. m. D. s. T., in the Mayors office. City Hall. Waterbury. Connecticut. as provided by General Statute. Signed:-
 FRANK HAYES, 5-2l-3. Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

sl FATs .Ss 4swn Sy coSsEcs1SSuy o R .as
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court EsfATii of Thomas Newbsrry, late Itrict of Waterbury. hath limited and
 allowed six months freg, the date hereof for the. creditors Of said estMls | lO sEhiblt their claims tor settlement.
 Those who neglect @ pres:nt ihelr
 ssid sIS'n ilms, vwiiYYb vwiiYY bo aeCssrsd' a rcccy: ssists sps yssgusstsd io mako imms' lS.si.st EEsoutFlx
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Gossip Martin J. Keefe is vice president and Dr Mortimer A. ~ assistant secretary of the Waterbury chapter of the Second D vision association Ed Schoey the vet society I'D poppy has been erected on the green ana from now Memorial day. of the crack Yankee division
 n .ta symhol flowers to Wateburians Mecca Bill Spal one George Kanoky Tom Summa and believe it or not Mark Chp
 man have signed dotted line for Coy Ford with s front steel rim serving pneumatic bumped along West Main street last night making much noise circus wagon Gap Conno former local branch of the Salvation Army dropped at tbe Tower heo He here for the day help put the campaign The Cap stationed Bridge pot now He looks to be in the proverbal pink
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

It isn't every day in the week that hear Babe Ruth and Coach Roper engage takfet But Bud Davs Louie Ciefo Weaver had that opportunity the weekend when they attended Red Triangle leaders conference Granby Mass the Babe and Bill tell of their exper- The received quite kick from the conference and were tossed pointers how and what you're after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Mrs Edward Fished of Woodbine street entertained the members of her pinochle club at her home Tues day afternoon. The guests were Mrs Clifton Bissell, Mrs Max Kraft. Mrs Robert Kiersted, Mrs Alton Erwin. Mrs c. W. Dick, Mrs Carrie Pensel and Mrs Charles Bell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Editor Tall Tower Topics Looking the Democrat last night article stating that the city has decided borrow Sl 900 900 The of the general assembly which is about adjourn talked lot about how much interest should charged property behind with bills and According to reports property of 24 but owing the efforts of others kept has been for me nine and which in my opinion high seeing that municipalities borrow such favor of interest property owners would tendency prompt them let the wait and where would bring than they have to pay the city, the penalty should high that to almost the face of the bill after We hear much private money loaning and the high inter- they charge but that had their the municipalities would go them better.-D R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Hello Chsty: Here's why they have long sessions in the house Harrisburg Pa make motion that they swap seats with the churches maybe they would spend more time here . .ve. have it. Yours-Edd Grady Harrisburg Pa (Ihanks Eddie for the eard-Chrisy)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of Community Service Station for ap- proval certificate to install Q retail gasoline filling station at 3S5 Water- town Ave-. will be held on June 1. 1881, at 11:30 C. m., D. s. T.. in the Mayors office, City HI. Waterbury, Connecticut. as provided by General Statute.
 signed:-- FRANK HAYES.
 6.21.3. Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
Coed evening.
---Gol-
IN FLANDERS FIELDS

"A thought for the opening of the annual poppy sa In Flanders' fields. the poppes blow Between the crosses. row on row. That mark our place. and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing. fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below, We are the dead short days ago We lived felt dawn. saw sunset glow owed and were loved and now we lie
 In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you. from failing hands we throw The torch Be yours to lift it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep. though peoples blow
 In Flanders fields.
 Col John MeCrae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Editor Tall Tower Topics. Don't you think the enclosed clip ping quite appropriate the present tme!-A. C. PS-Peae withhold my from publication. Editors The clipping which "A e. sends the Tower appeared in New York
 communication from signing himself, Bronx lt follows 1t that in this long siege of unemployment only married are being considered for positions True married should draw the first assignment but why consider single n every ssn They live and with the of them of them have dependents In the World War the single the first 10 be drafted and moved down by ihoussnds They
 willing enough sn why give them chance now Blue skies mean nothing them unless they work and live like all of %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
COUNTESS FROM
 HUNGARY TO SEE
 HARVARD GAME
Pretty Countess Bethleu Is Not Going to Let, What Happened to JOsette Laval, Be Her Fate

New York, Nov 4.-(UP)-A pretty Hungarian who speaks Eng fish with a French accent! She is the Countess Bethlen, wife of the man who for nearly eleven years was tNe virtual dictator of Hungary. She is in America to see a football game and do some lec- turing.
 Mindful of what happened to Jo- sette Laval, French premier's s daughter who tried to see the Navy Princeton game only to be stopped by coldly official arrangements, the Countess Bethlen Is taking no chances.
 | She leaves to-day for Boston where she intends to see the Har- vard- game Saturday. And she knows her footbal. too, as we'll as the economic statistics of Hungary about which she will lec- ture.
 She thinks Harvard will win. "Zat Barry Wood" she said with her most engaging smile," and his forward passes"
 She tucked her feet under her as she sat on the lounge in her suite at the Park Lane hotel and launched into a lecture on Barry Woods famous losses.
 "Ze Harvard capitaine,-how do you say it-he could hit ze needle at twenty yards. But" she added hastily, Harvard had better not let, that Bob Mccall get his hands on ze ball. Did you see what he did in ze game with Yale last Sat- urday? Three touchdowns and did he run?"
 The mother of three children, who sat there in a Paris frock- 1t was long, black and trimmed with white-she is, one of the poli- tically minded women of Hungary. Her father and grandfather before her were Hungarian statesmen, and her family Is one of the oldest princely houses in the country. It is as old as Hungary and was founded about A. D. 1000 by a knight back from one of the cru sades in the Holy Land. She is to tell the story of her na- tive land, to many lecture audi ences in this country. She will be in Cincinnati on November 12; St Louis, November IS; Chicago, Mo- vember 21; Providence. December T.; Detroit; December and Roch- ester, December 2.
 For the last week she has been the house guest of Mrs Henry P. Loomis, aunt of Secretary of State Stimson, at her Tuxedo Park home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Kathryn Meisle
 Noted COntraltO
To Sing Here Nov 9 in Community Concert
 Series

Kathryn Meisle, the American contralto, was one of the high lights of the 1929 fall season of opera in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
 ''Meisle is the greatest contralto of the world today" decided Marie Hicks Davidson in the San Fran cisco Call of September 26, "The mantle of the beloved Schumann- Heink surely has fallen on her shoulders" And Redfern Mason in the San Francisco Examiner of September IT said: "The audience knew her for a mistress of her art"
 Of her Amneris in "Aida," the San Francisco Call decided: There were moments when one might have said Miss Meisle was the out standing figure with contralto voice of purest amber" The News wrote: "Her performance was sec ond only to Hethberg in point of merit"
 In "Hansel and Gretel," Kathryn Meisle was the Witch and the Ex- aminer decided she must have en- joyed the part: "She danced and romped about on her broom with such wicked glee. That fine ar- tist with the rich voice, Miss Meisle contributed sharply drawn, ex- cellent characterization" Miss Meisle will appear here on Monday evening, Nov. 9th, al Buckingham Hall. in the first con- cert of the Community Concert series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
THE WILL OF LATE
 MARY C. BURR

Among q long list of bequests in the will of Mary C.. Burr. former. iy of Hartford. and later of Wash. ington. D. C., Is that of E. Russell Webber of this city for $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FOrget-Me-Not Sale in City
Local Post D. A. V. COn- ducts Annual Campaign

Thirteen years ago the last big offensive of the World War in the Meuse-Argonne forest was getting under way. To-day the anniver- sary is marked in Waterbury by the sale of Forget-Me-Nots in be- half of the Disabled American Vet erans of the World war.
 Through the sale of Forget Me Nots the D. A. V. hopes to raise sufficient funds to help it to carry on its relief and service work among the many unfortunate dis abled ex-service men and their families.
 In 1917 and 1918 these young men, then in the bloom of youth and with pride in the strength of their bodies, marched courageously away to do their duty for their country.
 Deeply, fervently, those of us who remained at home promised that we would not forget. It is we'll now to recall those solemn war time pledges made by every true American to the American soldiers. Those promises were very sacred then and they have not yet been fully redeemed. A Forget Me-Not purchased and worn to-day Is both a fulfillment and re- newal of that pledge. It Is well that we should recall on this an- nual occasion the spirit in which we made that pledge and the sen- timent of duty to our disabled ex- service men which is reflects.
 The members of the D. A. ", all of whom themselves have been wounded, gassed, injured or dis abled, have been striving nobly to carry on the necessary relief and service work for the benefit of their less fortunate buddies all these years since the date of the Armis- tice. The American public owes to these unfortunate men even a greater debt than do their more fortunate comrades, and we can help to pay that debt to-day by contributing generously when we purchase the Forget-Me-Not.
 The wearing of Forget-Me-Not to-day will not only be a badge of distinction but an indication that pledge to care for the boys who have suffered pain and privation because of their service to their country and to its people.
 Nothing further can be done for those who are now sleeping un- der white crosses overseas and if those who failed to return could now speak they would tell us that we can best honor the dead by serving the living.
 Let us then help the D. A. V. to help the disabled to help them selves by wearing the little blue flower of remembrance to-day and thus to respond to the silent plea of those who are inarticuiate, For get Me- Not, Forget -Me-Not."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Wanted Here On Several Charges;
 Assaulted Cops
Bad Man, Completing Term in Buffalo Jail Will Be Extradited- Papers to Be Served on Governor Roosevelt - Youth Has Long List of Crimes Checked Against Him

stronger and wrestling the black jack from the policeman's pocket he belted him over the head. Be- fore running away Carter seized the policeman's service gun.
 It was the result of this attack on the officer that caused Super intendent Joseph H. Mclean to is- sue orders to the members of the early morning platoon to carry their nightsticks as weapons of de- fense.
 Carter's name on police records also indicates that he is the chap who gave Patrolman Vincent Bege a battle in the doorway of an A. & P. store on Bank street. The off, cer was battered over the head with his own nightstick, but man. aged later in the evening to locate Carter and place him under arrest
 Police records also show that Carter was a member of a gang of young bandits who gave the police considerable trouble here three or four years ago. Two of his pals who were involved in a series of breaks. hold-ups and thefts of automobiles, are now in states prison in Wethersfield. One of the gang. Dennis Mccarthy fought 1t out with members of the detective bureau and railroad police in a gun battle near the old Rye lots. He fired several shots al Lieutenant Joseph Stevens. Nc. Carthy and the detectives were ex- changing shots when one of the railroad men managed to sneak uL on him and grapple with him. He was badly hurt at the time for his bold attempt.
 Three years ago Lieutenant Pol lard. who was responsible for the recovery of the late Attorney Peasley's car and on the occasion the car of Dr Slavin was given this warning by Carter. You got me twice now, Bill. You will never get me again. I'll plug you first"
 Lieutenant Pollard has been se- lected to go to Buffalo and escort Carter back to Waterbury for trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
MOTHERS CLUBS
 WINTER LECTURES
Will Start Tomorrow at
 Visiting Nurses Assn s Field Street
ALL MOTHERS INVITED

On Thursday, November 5, the series of Mothers clubs will start for the winter and spring months. These clubs are for expectant mothers or mothers of small babies. They consist of series of ten talks and demonstrations on diet for the mother and proper clothes for the mother and her care during pregnancy; clothes and care of the baby and habit train ing, bathing the baby and finally the correct, safe, after care of the mother. This lecture is given by a doctor. Following each demon- stration, short social time is held. A certificate is given to each mother attending seven out of ten classes.
 These are held each Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. at the Wis., iting Nurse association at 35 Field street. No charge is connected with the Mothers clubs and all mothers are invited to attend. Ask the next visiting nurse you see for further details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Extradition proceedings were started here to-day for the return to Waterbury of George Carter, 29, who is about to complete a jail term in Buffalo, N. Y., and who is wanted here on the charges of breaking and entering and assault ing a policeman. He Is the youth who attacked Patrolman James Sammon in the rear of a block on North Riverside street and left him almost unconscious after beat ing him over the head with the of- ficer's own blackjack. The police man was robbed of his gun at the time and spent thirty-five days on the disa bled list as the result of the beating he received.
 In a brief career of banditry the accused has been held on three in- stances for stealing cars owned by Dr Joseph Slavin, Harry Frank, former superintendent of the muni- cipal garage and the late Prosecut- ing Attorney James A. Peasley. He was also arrested and tried in con- nection with the hold-up of a mo- torman at the end of the Town Plot trolley line and bus driver in Hamden. On one of his many wild rides and as a gesture of Haunting contempt to the authorities of the Cheshire reformatory Carter and his pals in a stolen car drove up to within few yards of the main entrance of the institution one evening and fired six shots into the air.
 Governor Wilbur Cross is expect ed to sign the papers .t once mak- ing it a formal demand upon Gov ernor Roosevelt of New York for the return of Carter to Waterbury.
 It was on the morning of Novem- Der 9th, 1929, that Officer Sam mon surprised Carter in the act of emerging from a rear door of a Riverside street restadrant. The youth was carrying gambling ma chine out of the place. When chal- 1enged he dropped the machine and made a move as if to surren- der. When the officer came to within a few feet of him Carter made a flying leap and landed on top of the policeman, who is considerably smaller in stature. The tackle hurled the officer to the ground. In falling Sammon struck his head against a wall. He struggled with his prisoner. but Carter proved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
ALWAYS DEAD TIRED

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 Rosy cheeks. clear eyes and youthful energy make a success of life. Take Dr Edwards Olive Tab lets. nightly. Know them by their olive color. 15c, soc and soc. All druggists.