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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
COURT ACTION B THREATENED IN
 WILLIMANTIC
Shortage Found By Asidi- tors in Accounts of F0r- mer Town Treasurer, May Become Public

willimantic, Conn, Sept g. (UP)-Court action on the sS7,- 476.6S shortage found by auditors last September in the books of Former Town Treasurer and Clerk P. Fenton seemed likely to-day as result of the action of the select men in referring the case to the states attorney,
 The audit was ordered after State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett had revealed "glar- ing discrepancy" in the 1929 re- port of the treasurer and clerk. One of the items in the auditors report dealt with the alleged trans fer of $24,012 from town accounts to Fenton's personal account.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

The bourse was overflowing with traders. The crowd was orderly. An appeal issued yesterday by the board of directors asked traders and public to refrain from activities that might disturb trading.
 Exchange commissaries were prepared to strike off the list any security which showed an excess sive loss.
 Following the lower opening, opinion prevailed that considerable buying would be brought in by the low prices. Some support also was looked for in short covering.
 Because of large offerings and fears of excessive slumps, many leading issues were not quoted. These included forth German Lloyd, Phoenix, Gesfuerel and Schubert.
 Openings of other active issues, compared with their closing prices as of July Il were Siemens 103,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Mary Holo- han Ryan will be held tomorrow morning at S:45 o'clock from the home I'll Chestnut avenue to St Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:3O o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery. Funeral services for Gottfried Ziems will be held from the home, 1S7 Hill street tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev William Meyer ofhciating. Burial will be in Bucks Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the home this after noon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs Pellegrino Mazzamauro will take place to- morrow morning at S:15 o'clock to St Lucy's church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvafy cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Henry l.. Trafford of Dartmouth, Mass. formerly of this city will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at her home in Westport Factory, Dartmouth, Mass. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary (Cul- liton) Fleming was largely attend ed this morning from her home, 29 Beacon street, at 8:30 o'clock. to af oH emn mass of requiem was celebrat- ed at o'clock by Rev Thomas Hanley, assisted by Rev Myles Calvin of Hartford, deacon. and Rev William Judge. sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev William P. Kilcoyne, Rev John Ryan, Rev J. K. Brophy, and Rev John Mccarthy. A special musi- | cal program was rendered under the direction of Professor Perre- ault. At the offertory Pie Jesu" was sung by Mrs Michael Halloran and after the mass Marcel Dou- cette rendered Lead Thou My Soul" Mother Dear" was rem dered at the recessional by Mrs Halloran and Marcel Doucette. Burial was in Old St Joseph's cem- etery with committal services by
 
 Fathers Hanley. Kilcoyne, Ryan. Brophy and Mccarthy. A delega- tion from the Lady Macabes lodge included: Mrs Mary A. Carney, Mrs E. l.. Maloney. Mrs Mary Kill martin. Mrs John r. White, Mvs Michael Hogan and Miss Anna T. Courtney. The pallbearers were: William Fleming. Daniel J. Elem ing, Edward Fleming. John Laiiy, Thomas Laiiy. and Thomas J. Whelan.
 The funeral of Mrs Martha De- Gostin will take place tomorrow morning from the home of her parents. 1908 Thomaston avenue at s:30 o'clock to st Miehaei's church, Waterviiie, where a mass Of requiem will be celebrated at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary ' cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
William Lusk Found Beneath
 Railroad Bridge
Detective John Calvin Identifies Man an-PIayed With
 Brooklyn Athletic Club in Old City Amateur ! League-f1ad Been Dead Several Hours When [ Found

ball players developed here in years. He played in the old City Amateur league, with the Brooklyn A. c.
 It is believed by the authorities that Lusk found shelter from the rain under the railroad bridge dur ing the night. The opinion of the medical examiner indicated that he had died several hours before a passer-by observed the body. For short time it was feared that he had been a victim of a railroad ac- cident, but the medical examiners statement after an examination dispelled all fears about death be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
PUTNAM POLICE KEEP ON MAKING
 MANY ARRESTS
Several Strikers in Cus= tody More Than Once Take Appeals From the Court Decisions

Putnam, Conn, Sept 3.-UP)- Wholesale arrests continued to-day to feature the textile workers strike here, with 26 picketers in custody for Haunting police orders against lettering near silk mills.
 Police swooped down upon the picketers outside the SalZberg mill late yesterday. Eleven of those ar- rested were among the 26 arraigned in city court yesterday. It was the third arrest for William Siroka of New Haven and Barney Creghan of Pawtucket. R. l.. union organizers.
 Of those arraigned yesterday. IT were found guilty and appealed to superior court. Five minors were granted continuance and four who promised to refrain from further disturbances were given discharges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

The body of man. identified as William Lusk, 40, of Field street was found shortly before noon to- day under the railroad bridge, at Thomaston avenue on the north terminus of the old golf lots. Death. according to Medical Examiner Dr Edward H. Kirschbaum was due to exposure. An employe of the Wa terbury Ash Removing company discovered the body and notified police headquarters. Detective John Calvin was sent to investigate. He immediately recognized the man as that off, Billy" Lusk known to hundreds of Waterbury baseball fans as, one of the most promising
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
EXPOSURE KILLS OLD TIME BALL PLAYER
Lowe Injured
 In Auto Smash
We'll Known Business Mans Car Leaves Highway and
 Overturns- Rushed to Hospital

Lowe sustained a fractured rib and numerous head and facial abrasions. X-rays have been taken to determine whether he suffered additional fractures.
 According to Mir Lowe's explana- tion of the accident, he was driv- ing along the highway when a truck swung suddenly out of a side road into the path of his machine. He pulled sharply to one side and his car left the road and swerving, turned over.
 Frank DiCompagni, g, of 27 River street, was given treatment at St Mary's hospital this noon af- ter being struck and knocked down by an automobile operated by Charles D. Sergeant. The young ster suffered a number of abras- ions about the face but was not considered badly hurt. He was discharged from the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Five Queen Bees
 Riding By Plane
 to Dutch Guiana

Miami, Fla, Sept 3.-(UP)- Five queen bees, each in her own package containing her own food, were riding by plane down the coast of South America to-day. en route from Tibbee Station, Miss, to Paramarieo, Dutch Guiana.
 They left here yesterday, 10 make the 4,000 mile trip in two and a half days. The two pilots of the Pan-American plane were ap- pointed bee-keepers for the jour ney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
CLIFFORD NAMED
 NEW COMMITTEE FOR JOBLESS
They Are Supposed to Se- cure Work for Those Who Are Out of En1- plOyment

Washington. Sept 3.-(UP)-- Walter S. Clifford, director of the new presidents organization on un- employment relief has appointed a new committee. one that will tackle the unemployment problem direct ly by seeking to provide jobs for those out of work. Harry A. Wheel CT, Chicago, was named chairman of the committee of IT members.
 Prominent leaders in all lines of business and industry were named, including President William Green of the American Federation of La bor, Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Leonard. P. Ayres, Cleveland, Ed ward N. Hurley, Chicago, Matthew Sloan, New York and Alexander Legge. former chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
TRACED THE RIVER

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sept 3 -UP)-Dr Herbert s. Dickey, American explorer and his party, returned yesterday from Bolivar and the upper Orinoco, after hay ing traced the Great river to its source in the mountains of the in- terior.
 Alden, Arabia, Sept 3-CUP)- Mahatma Gandhi, clad in a loin cloth, was surrounded by thousands of curious Arabs, Jews and Somalis when he came ashore here from the steamer Rajputana to-day.
 Gandhi squatted on a table and discussed India's national affairs. He reembarked at a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
AUTHOR IS DEAD

Cambridge, Mass, Sept 3-(UP) William Justin Mann. 79, au- thor, lecturer, newspaper man and former New York lawyer, died of a heart attack at his home here yesterday. He was a native of Stoughton. For years he had con- ducted a column entitled Little Walks About Boston" in the Bos- ton Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
District Attorney
 of Cambridge Is Sent Death Threat

Cambridge, Mass, Sept 3.-tCP) District Attorney Warren l.. Bishop of Middlesex county to-day attributed to a crank or practical joker a death threat he received by telephone. The telephone voice informed him that he would be slian before the end of the week"
 Bishop made no attempt to trace the call.
 Recently the district-attorney in- stalled radio receiving sets in police cars in an effort to rid the county of gangsters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
MAYORS VISITING
 NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, Conn, Sept 3-(U P)-Mayors of the states leading cities came here today for a con- ference on questions of municipal financing called by Mayor Frank Quigley of this city.
 About 150 city officials were ex- pected to attend the morning af- ternoon sessions at which mayors of large cities to be speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

William H. Lowe, 66, president and treasurer of the W. H. Lowe Company of this city, escaped seri- ous injury this morning about II o'clock when his automobile left the Cheshire highway and going over an embankment, overturned. He was brought to the Waterbury hospital in an automobile driven by Ray Shove of this city. MT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

ing of an accidental nature.
 Lusk was very well known throughout the city. He had been out of employment and only yes- terday was seen in the vicinity of the corner of Grand and Field streets, apparently waiting for some of his friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Post Office
 Closes Monday

Labor Day (Monday, Sep tember 7th) will be observed as . full holiday. at the Waterbury post office and branches. Win dows will be closed all day and carriers will omit all deliveries. Clerks will be on duty for the dispatch and receipt of regular ly scheduled malls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
HOID-UP FATAL

Arlington. Mass, Sept S-UP)- A 17-year-old youth who held up a policeman with toy pistol died at Symmes Arlington hospital to- day of a bullet wound inflicted by his intended victim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 HERBERT-Mrs Anna M. Her. bert, age 66 years, widow of Pat rick c. Herbert of 15 Edgehill ave- nue died yesterday at her home. She was a member of Division 5, ladies' auxiliary of the Ancient Or der of Hibernians and of the Ladies' Aid society of St Michael's church, Waterville. and had wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
 Mrs Herbert is survived by two sons, James P, and Edward w.; one daughter, Elizabeth NJ; one grandson, Edward W. Jr; one sis ter, Elizabeth Brennan; four broth CTS. Matthew, Luke, John and Ed ward Brennan and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from S:15 o'clock to St Michael's church, Waterville, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam lily plot in St Anthony's cemetery. Litchfield.
 A special meeting of the ladies' auxiliary, Division 5, A. O. H. will be held in Hibernian hall this even- ing to take action on her death. The Ladies' Aid of St Michaels s l church will also meet at 1880 O. clock this evening.
 IAAWSKI-Michael Lawski, aged i 50 years. died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness at the Water bury hospital. He came to this country from Minsky, Russia, and lived in Waterbury the greater part of his stay in this country.
 He is survived by his wife, Julia of this city; two brothers, Anthony and Alexander, both of Russia.
 The funeral will take place from his home tomorrow morning at o'clock to the Russian Or thodox church where services will be conducted. Burial will take place in the Orthodox cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
OBITUARY

JONES-Samuel Jones of 57 Kingsbury street died at St. Mary's hospital last evening after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Ida.
 The body was taken to the Reyes funeral home. 81 Pearl street. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

against 142: Mannesmann 3G. against 55 1-4; Danatbank 76, against 101 and Dresdner Bank AZ, against 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY E. MAIN ST, 1slS-Opposite An derson School. rooms, 1st fl. All improvements. Heat.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
WATER IlL
NEXT UpARk
HAsOn SHOW


Livingston, July 2s-Wesl
Yellowstone, the busy little en-.
trance to the Yellowstone Nation
al Park is all agog over the
showings OF oil in the casing Of
s well that is being drilled BY
Leigh Roush Of Manhattan.
Mr. Roush was shaking the well
as a source OF a water supply
when it was noticed that OH was
accommodating on the surfoce OF
the water IN the casing.
At first It was believed that the
oil showing was a seepage from
the refuse Of nearby filing
station, but this pfobabitlity was
disputed BY authorities. who
claimed that there was too much
oil on the surface Of the water to
support that theory
AS a result Of the showing
company has been organised 10
handle leases and contracts on
oil land The wen is being drill
Ga Oh the Dick Murray property
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25

F0RsyTH. July z5A ehanss
from cable to rotary tools foE
work on the Porcupine dome
north OF Forsyth IS being made
BY the Prairie on and Gas cons
pamy. according to D W. spen-
GER Of Forsyth. drilling fore
man who states that the change
is 30 that q complete test Of tbs
field may be made The cable
tools are being discarded as rot
equal to drilling requirements
A rig erew IS already Al work
assembling the 12o-foot steel DER
rick required instead Of the So
foot wooden derrick used with
the cable tools.
The contract fof the rotary tool
drilling has been let to Noble q
straitiff Of Oklahoma city
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
DAKOTA
OIL ACTIVITY
SEES REVIVAL

ISABEL, south Dakota July
z Considerable activity 10 Wild
eating is attraetlns attention in
southwestern South Dakota The
Weaver well At Kadoka nit the
heavy water in the sands about
2,ooo feet II was the same flow
of water which was struck u The
Starting Butte wen at about
5000 feet In the Gypsy well
AZ Wall now down 5000 feet
no water has been encountered
This latter well has sn outfit
which is capabIe Of going down
5000 feet. II western South Do
kota can bring in an oil field or
two 1t win be the salvation Of
the state.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
CAuNCs HALT
SHOOTING PLAN
In DRY GREEN

ohio OIL company has not YET
succeeded in making q test Of the
oil horizon in its No. / Montana
Industrial In the Dry Greek field
according to word from southern
Montana
This we'll got water IL a stray
sand between the Dakota and La
kots sands. This has been cas-
ed Oft ana 1t is now planned 70
try shooting il, but this plan has
been delayed because Of cavings
which necessitated cleaning out
again.
tt is reported that The ohio's
lease on this property provides
il must be in production BY Au-
gust ia, The well cased Off a
heavy gas flow in the Frontier
and may back up and produce
this. II production is not found
IN the Lakota, in order to comply
with lease terms,
The eompany's No. 4 Margaret
SOLDIERS is drilling At $500 feet
with an apparently commercial
flow OF gas. with q showing Of
oil. in the Frontier sand
Carbon Oil q Gas companys
wildcat east Of the discovery we'll
Is drifting at past 4se1o fest and
according so field report n eheek
ing only 100 feet structuraily |
lower than the discovery
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
MORE ACREAGE

tSontlnnea tfom fa8t Unfi
summing three strings Of tools;
NOrbeck Brothers, two strings Il
tools and George F Asksn. Il
running two strings Of tools.
Mr.. Jirik Is firmly convinced
that the deeper sands in Baker
win carry greater amounts Of gas
At greater pressure than the shall
low sands and he believes fur
thermore that the ''high" Of each
Of the three principal domes on
the Baker-Glendlve anticilne. viii
produce oil.
Mr.. Jirik's home is in Fair
bault, MINI. and he reports a
growing interest Ia Minnesota in
the project to take Montana and
Dakota gas into the Twin Cities.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
WEEKLY REFINERY STATISTICS

Reports compiled the Petroleum Institute for the
week ended aggregang S64600 bar
res percent the ss4s5o0 barrel estimated daily po
tena refining the United States indicate that p
stills daily and that these
same companies rfineres at the end OF the
veek So $4,000 1sz6a6O00 barrels Of
gas and
Reports production Of gasoline BY the crack
ing process Indicate $40 Of the
potential charging capacity cracking nnits manufactured
s220ooo barrels Of cracked gasoline during the week
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25

rels Of production and this y
expected 70 be a factor ia max
ing this one 81 the most pro
fitablp fields ever developed 81
the state.
Big Lake Oil Zone
The discovery wen commene-
ed drilling in the Colorado
shale, wen below the top Of the
Eagle. The sand n which pros
duction was fonnd Ia this field
at 900 yields oil 10 the Big
Lake field, 20 miles away. al
a depth Of Approximately 1900
feet
The structure as mapped by
Bray and verified By Enriek
Is said to consist Of a flat nose.
northwest southeast
through the town Of Laurel
A wildcat drilled IN this vi
entity a number Of years ago,
900 feet down the TANKS of the
structure. found showings Of
both gas and oil, though not in
commercial amounts. There
has been no other effort to
find production in this imme-
date area.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
o. INTnREsr RRvIvED

Columbia Falls. July 25-In-
terest has been revived in the
development OF the oil fields
north Of Columbia Falls and IL
miles across the border line into
British Columbia Aiarge num-
Der Of investors are viciting the
fields and another rig is being
hauled into the field about SIX
miles across the line
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
ANOTHER WELL
CONSIDERED
CUTBAHk aRE

Says the Cut Bank Pioneer
Press
~ 4 sherDnrne and Levi
Burd OF Browning we're IA Cut
Bank Tuesday, eonferrine with
local oilmen.
1T was learned that they were
negotiating with Canadian inter
ests with the object IN view OF
drilling for oil and gas on what
70 known as the Hagerty ranch
on the reservation, NOT for vest
Of the Brecken- Hatch.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
FIRST CAT CREEK


and on the latters recommen.
dalton decision to drill the wei.
was reached BY q group Of IN.
dependents headed by Bruce
Radigan Of Shelby
Company Leaders
Others in the company,
known throughout state oil
circles, include Harold Hayes.
Hugh Fraser. Henry Meier
man. ". z. Rice, Robert Burns
and George Ryburn.
Il is expected that the 10
inch pipe will be set and ce-
mented BY the end Of the week
and a test made.
Near Refinery
In view Of the proximity Of
this wen TO the new plant Of
the Laurel Refining Company,
of the field on an
extremely profitable basis
seems assured, with transpor-
tation costs cut to a minimum.
There IS an ample market in
the Billings district to take
care Of many thousands of bar
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25

and refined oils) At the prnc
ended july H. oaed i202
171714 barrels compared with
ls4S0o0 2ss42s barrels for the week
ended July and daily barrels the four
weeks ended July H.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25

Petroleum Institute estimates that ne aag Az
gross the United States for he wee
ended Juiy H. 1884, z54s50 compared with O.
4s2sOo increase Of s2i5o bar
reIs
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25
Oil Trade Notes
OF Intcresf to Refners and Marketers


Motorists apparently have escaped another year
necessity paying gasoline Of eight cents gallon
which wouHd have been the lar
t imposed ID ghis country the Florida House
Representatives the added rate would have
gone deiray s1r5f6o0 owed % banks and
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-07-25

Fulton Petroleum company's
wilacat on the MIX River anti
cline ls drilling AZ 2H7O feet
following q successful cementing
Job to shut or caving shales, ac
cordlng 10 word from Browning
SIND A CONTRIBUTION TO
THE sUNBURsw BADGER
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
SEWARD MINK FARM

Nels Hagen long resident of this region and president of the Seward Fisheries, is now prepar- ing to launch another venture. This time fur farm. Mr. Hagen during the last few days has had a number of pens constructed and soon will bring in 63 mink to be placed on his property above liar riman Lake, just above the Paul Svedeen mink farm, He purchased the mink from a Kenai Lake resi- dent.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
PORT OF MISSING MEN

Boggs. Clinton. Former Pvt. Bat D.. 112 Heavy Field Art. Missing seven years. Last known address, 40 South Sacramento Ave, Chicago III. Believed to be residing in vii cinity of Morrell, Neb. Wanted in order that an estate may be set tied. Please advise Ernest c. Fer guson, The American Legion Post No. 52, Attica, Indiana.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
AUTO RACER KILLED

ST. PAUL, Sept, IA, (P-Clar- ence Norski Larson, local autom- bile racer, was killed at the State Fair when his car lost a tire and crashed thru a fence. His wife, sitting in the judges stand, saw the mishap.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
ANCHORAGE COURT TERM

The grand jury will convene at the Anchorage term of court next Monday, September 21, and the trial jury the following Friday, September 25.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
X K E Y E K K x A E N
 "Bahe" Hayes
 Column
4 X X < 4 4 < X X 4 4 4
 Especial Gateway Feature)

~ ~ FN r~ g> ,N S ~ ~ ~ FN M 1N
 Especial Gateway Feature)
 Last July Mir and Mrs. F. H. Smithmeyer of Lawrence, KaS., made trip to Alaska going in over the Richardson Highway from Cordova and coming out over the Alaska Railroad via Seward. MT. Smithmeyer is the president of a big mercantile house at Lawrence In a recent letter received from them regarding their trip, etc, they say:
 Your letter of December 3rd came to hand day before yester- day Both Mrs. Smithmeyer and myself wish to say that we appre- ciate your letter and are glad to hear from you. Our trip to Alaska was wonderful in every way, and we often speak about our various experiences there.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14
NOTICE

The Ladies Aid will meet We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Wm. Abbott. A large attendance is desired, for the election of officers will take place.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-14

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