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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

The City Commission OF the city
OF Brownsville will receive and
open bids on September 25tn,
1881, at 7:30 o'clock p. m, on the
following:
1900 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe;
BeH a. Spigot AWWA specifica-
tons. Glass B. DeLavaud monocast
centrifugal. or equal.
Bids should be submitted on pipe
based on lineal foot. I. o. b.
Brownsville.
The City Commission reserves the
right to accept bids in whole or
in part, or to reject any or AL
bids.
II. Van Horn,
City Secretary
e-13-23-10t-4157
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

T~wentv-one states. Canada and
the PHILIPPINE islands were repre-
sented BY the 1881 graduates Of Mar
quette university.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO

Selection Of Depository for Cam
eron County Water Improv. ment
District No. 8.
Notice Is hereby given that the
Board OF Directors OF Cameron
County Water Improvement Dis
trict No. 8 will, at their meeting
to be held oct. Z, 1881. at 10 O'Clock
a. m, at the office OF said District
in Brownsville. Texas. receive pro-
posals from any banking corpora
ton, association or individual
banker, in Cameron county, Texas.
that may desire to be selected as
the depository Of the funds Of said
district. Each bid sh u be " seal
ed proposal, stating the rate OF
interest offered on the funds of
the district for the term between
the date of such bid and re next
regular time for the selection OF
the depository, and shall be ac-
companied by a certified check for
$501.00 as a guarantee of good
faith on the part of the bidder.
ard that If his bid is accepted, he
will enter into the bond. as the
district depository, as required by
law.
Done under order Of said Board
Of Directors,
A. CELAYA
Secretary OF the Board OF Directors
OF Cameron County Water I'm ove-
ment District No. 8.
s-l5-22-2s-3t-4l5s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

81 For Sale : Miscel.
FOR sl25000. complete set OF mar
ket fixtures for sale, original in
vestment of 100000. Only n and
a half years old. Write $40, Her
aid. $40
SHIELDED PECANS. new -op. 60c
pound. Tamez Confectionery. Adj
ans and 18th st. Sl27
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22
Situations Wanted

YOUNG MARRIED MAN. expert
enced stenographer, bookkeeper.
time keeper. must have work at
once, go anywhere. Sl79 Herald.
Si7q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

FIVE YEAR straight loans on
improved irrigated farms In Guilt
vation in Hidalgo and Cameron
counties. Refinance vendors lien.
Watts ~ Watts. Phone q Donna.
Texas. R23p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22
Employment


ATTRACTIVE proposition for ex-
perienced dry cleaning solicitor
with delivery car. to handle our
deliveries: Melton Cleaners, ala
18th Street. Brownsville. Sl63
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

FOR SALE: 3 burner Nesco oil
cook stove. Good condition. Mrs.
ID. T. Stoker Jr-, 207 Avalon. Bel
vedere Addition Sl64
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22
Instruction

LEARN TO FLY on the installment
plan. small down payment. bal: ice
monthly. New Curtiss- Wright. Jr.
Les Mauldin, Brownsville Airport.
Sl3B
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22

80 Fix Ii
LADIES: Bring your hats and hose
to Amaya's Millinery TO be re-
paired In an expert manner. White
French Berets sl.01 e-ch. S183
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-22


FARMS FOR RENT: 400 acres ir-
rlgated land in various sized tracts
under the san Benito and Ell Jardin
canal districts. Phone 400, A. ID.
Dickinson, Jrs Brownsville, Texas.
SITS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Doings in the
 Police Court
Man Fined on Assault Charge and Another
 Bound Over

Adam Folkman. 37, of 41 South Leonard street was fined $5 and costs In police court to-day on the charge of breach of the peace. He attempted to justify his actions in striking William Zacks of Hart ford when the latter is alleged to have attempted to bribe him to give false testimony in a pending bank ruptcy case. He claimed that he was given $20 to perjure himself and he became So incensed over Zack's action that he was very or derly removed the latter's eye glasses and popped him one in the eye.
 Zacks claimed to-day that the $20 paid over was part payment to Folkman as a reward for his prom ise to lead Zack to q storehouse, where a local company had con- ceaied some assets before filing petition in bankruptcy.
 Following the disposition of the case Folkman asked permission to keep the $20 bill as evidence in Il civil action that Is likely to be started.
 John Casparro. 62. was ordered held for superior court. following his arralrnment on the charge of assault with dangerous weapon and carrying concealed weapons. When arrested following n fight with a neighbor, Peter Calo, Cas- parro was found in possession of n loaded revolver, knife and razor. Calo had been slashed on the face.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
REvAMP DETECTIVE BUREAU FOR EFFICIENCY
Merely Considered Instruction School
 At The Present
Sickness Plays Big Part in Recent Changes-Severa Members Considered Promising Material for Ex= pert Sleuths as Grade Building Progresses

Reorganization of the local de- tectiVe bureau is not only one of the board of police commis sio ncrs possibilities for early fall, but looms as a measure of necessity if the efficiency of that particular branch of service Is to be main- tained.
 Sickness has played Il big part in recent changes fin the bureau. There is at present evidence of a contest among uniformed mem bers of the department for perma- nent appointments, but in view of the fact that assignments mean nothing In respect to increases in salary or in titles. many promis- ing candidates have lost interest. Tho detective bureau by unex- pccted developments has been "shot' full of holes. It has be- come merely a school of instruc- lions, although 1t must be cOnced- cd that in Detectives William Foley, Edward McEligott, Joseph Bender. John Lcary and Cornelius Shannahan the department has some very promising students. who arc expected to make the grade and be out In front when graduation day arrives. In the ranks of the police force are sev- eral who are looking for appoint mcnts to the bureau. but for some reason or another are still waiting
 Since the commencement of the present administration some of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
One Hundred Dollars
 Per Gambling Machine
This Was Current Quotation in Police Circles To-day
 as Cases Come to Trial

q nolle, regardless of the number of machines.
 "One hundred on each count" remarked the court.
 "Will your honor fix 6 bond or appeal or defer sentence for few days" remarked Attorney Fred erick c. Bauby. appearing for Drinat. Tt has been $100 case. he added.
 "Yes, I know" answered Judge Meyer, but this is something new"
 Sentence was deferred and when other gambling machine cases were called requests were made for con tinuances with but one exception. The requests were granted. Peter Butraus, 454 West Main street, with one machine paid $l00.
 A discussion arose in the case of John Hamel. 35, of 34 Phoenix avenue. His case although con tinued until August 10th created some speculation. The police in their raid upon his place of busi- ness found an incomplete machine. It was nothing but the box, the in- side mechanism having been re- moved. The police say it is a gam bling machine, but the defense says 1t is nothing but a box.
 Rocco Portia, 46 West Farm street, and Edward Gleason. 15 Willow street obtained continu- anCcS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Tennis Teams
 at Chase Park
Much Interest in Contest Which Took Place
 Last Night

The tennis teams from Washing ton and Chase parks played their first series of n home and home match last night at Chase park. Tho results In the singles follows:
 Jack Creaven (W) defeated El- mer Riach co 6-4, and G-3. John Byrn0s (W) defeated John Overton co 6-3 and 1O-8.
 George Dews co defeated Peter Connolly (W) 6-2 and G-3.
 Charles Balcom co defeated Francis Donnelly (W) Ga and 6-2
 In the doubles Balcom and Dews of Chase defeated Connolly and Donnelly of Washington, G-3, G-S and 6-2. Overton and Carserino Of Chase were leading 7-5 and 7-d when darkness forced the contest to be postponed.
 A return game will be played Friday at Washington park. Miss Mildred Dunn is directing the des- tines of the Chase park team while George Curtis Is handling the Washington park combination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Walsh's Outfit
 Wins 1st Prize

Captain Edward Walsh. of this city won first prize with his com pany of c. M. T. c. boys in train ing at Camp Devens, last Sunday 1t was learned today. Drill parades are held every Sunday and the students making the best showing are given prizes before thousands of visitors.
 The reserve officers at Camp Devens gave the regular army ofil- cers q dinner at Toy-Town Tavern, Winchendon, Mass, last Monday. Judge Harry J. Beardsley of Wa terbury who holds the rank Of major gave a very splendid talk as one of the main speakers. It was one of the best events of the training camp season for the Wa terbury officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

the changes made, affecting the personnel of the bureau, have been outstanding ones. patrolman Dan Tel J. Carson, the bureaus Der tillion expert was made head of the emergency of vice squal; Lieu tenant James Murphy was trans ferred from the vice squad to the detective bureau, while Lieutenant Milton MacMullen who prefers to be a dick" was changed from the bureau to desk officer in police headquarters.
 The first two temporary appoint ments were given to Patrolmen William Foley and the late Pat rick Murphy. Later Patrolmen Joseph Bender and Edward Me- Elligott were added. A week ago Patrolman Cornelius Shannahan, formerly of the vice squad and more recently patrol driver, was named to the bureau. John Leary was named when appointed a su- pcrnumerary.
 One of the first drastic changes made by the present board was the introduction of night duty for detectives and the assignment of Captain Thomas A. Colasanto and Lieutenant Joseph Stevens to the detail, which meant on duty from II D. m. to a. m. Captain Cola santo shortly after receiving this appointment rendered his resigna- ton and on his petition was placed on the pension roll. Night duty was later abolished.
 Patrolman Patrick Murphy died of flor fnu nt hq' Int iun I,,tv Lieutenant Chris Harmon has been incapacltated by Illness for over n year. Lieutenant Timothy Hickey Is at present convalescing from sickness that has confined him to his home for several weeks. Lieu tenants James Murphy and Will liam Pollard are on lengthy leaves of absence. So all in all 1t Is an extended period of time since the gang has been together.
 In the proposed reorganization. which Is not likely to affect any of the present ranking officers, which means Captain William F. Kcegan and the lieutenants. 1t Is expected that the board of police commissioners Is going to lend it's cooperation to Superintendent Jo- scph Mclean in the encourage ment of some real detective work. The present practice of the depart ment having detectives running around as messenger boys" for banks is likely to he discontinued. Specialization work in photogra- phy, finger prints. filing. general recording for immediate identifi- cation and other incidental fea- lures neglected in past months is expected to be resumed. The bu- reau formerly had members who interested themselves and made a success of Investigating stolen cars, but like many other phases of duty. this was rclegated to the scrap heap. Some of the officials of the department feel that re- orga nization of work, not officers. Is sadly needed In the detective bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Baby Show at
 Division Street
Concluded Yesterday Ait ernOOn With Over
 Fifty Entries

The annual Hamilton Park baby show was conducted yesterday af- ternoon with over fifty entries. Marjorie Bowen was judged by Mrs Joseph Kulosky. Thomas Carney and John Wilcox as the healthiest baby, June Hayes the youngest. Charles Arsisi the cutest and Beat rice Hammell the prettiest.
 Among the entries were: Barbara Skelly, Billie Sullivan, Florence Chemlen, Edward Hurley, Roberta Byrnes, Jimmie Purcell, Beatrice HammeI, Jackie Sandaret, Joan Sullivan, Stavros Andres, Milton Gendren, Josephine Possidento. Ju- liano Guglielmo. William Carew. Robert Barac, Virginia Coss, Jackie Cavanaugh. Francis M. Murphy.
 Mary Ann Pearce, Bernard Gal upalat, J. Ray, Jr., June Hayes, Lois Wangemang, Madeline Dale, Mary Ann Distiso, Marie Hilton. Eleanor Anderson, Joyce Goodell, Patricia Goodell. Charles Asrisi. Shirley Ulsine. Ruth Ginderre, Bradley, Shirley Manning, May Dorothy Dunn. David Harold Hawk Lois Ann Walberg, Francis Leppani Francis Cavanaugh and Vivian Rose Sumke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
WATERBURY MAN SUES
 FOR $25,O0O DAMAES

Attorney Michael V. Blansfield brings an unusual action in the common pleas court for John Shertinskas of Waterbury. The suit, based on an auto collision between the plaintiffs car and a car owned by John J. Murphy of Watcrtown charges the driver of Murphy's auto, Charles Doherty. was n one-armed driver who lost control of the machine. The plain tiff asks $2,500 damages for loss of his car and personal injuries. The accident happened on the Mlddlcbury road on July 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Doll Contest at
 Hamilton Park
Herb Colby Has Hard Time
 to Decide on Winners

With an eye for beauty second only to Flo Iiegfcld and Earl Car roll, Herb Colby again showed his versatility yesterday afternoon at the Division street playground by acting as Chief Judge in the doll contest.
 Fifty or more youngsters passed in review before Colby with en- tries of all sizes, shapes and colors and picking the winners was no easy job even for q man of Colby's ability who certainly knows his dolls. Acting with the ease and precision of a veteran he first drew from the long line of com petitors, "Tootsic" Jacovino who was awarded first prize for the rrcttiest entry. Lacinda Del Gabo was then awarded a prize for the largest doll and Josephine Sciascia a prize for the most pe- tite. Finally came the selection of the most unique and after careful consideration the winner was announced as Grace Stance, the proud posscssor of a Hono- lulu dancing doll.
 The supervisors who conducted the show, Helen Shanahan and Mary Howard, presented the win ners with the prizes.
 Among those who received honorable mention in the contest were: Claire Rinaldi, Anna Ric- chizi, Christine Jacovino, Ruth Molin, Ernestine Gurianio, Elean- or Santopietro, Barbara Russell, Sophie Yaskinsky, Margaret St John, Mary Mauriella, Victoria Tli- naldi, Rose Santopietro. Rose Gu rianio, Helen MaCrelli. Claire Morrow, Antonctte Longo, Betty Ouimet, Peggy kellcher. Bertha Colby. Betty Dunn, Helen Rich ezzi, Rose Santora, Marie DiLeo, Grace Longo and Geraldine Fer rarO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

One hundred dollars a machine was the current quotation in police court circles to-day as far as gam bling devices were concerned. There was q noticeable scarcity of ready-cash customers when Judge T. V. Meyer raised the ante.
 The first case tried was that Of Steve Drinat, 3S, of 993 North Main stret, whose place of busi- ness at Brook street was raided last evening and two machines taken. Drinat entered a plea of guilty and judging from the re- marks of his counsel anticipated the customary assessment, $10O for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

Pittsburg - Because her heart and home were big enough for 10 children insftead of one, Mrs Thomas Fitzgerald has adopted 9 orphaned youngsteds and is giving them the chance in life that they might have been cheated out of.
 Ranging in age from 6 to 1G years, they all call her Mother" and mean it..
 Only one of the 10--Betty, 11 --is a real daughter of Mrs Fitz- gerald and her husband, a pharn,- acist. The remaining nine are children who were left homeless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

beams Mrs Fitzgerald. And every one of them is going to have a college education. If we had not been able to assure this we would have not have ventured family of such siZe.''
 All in all they are just about as much alike--and as much different as 10 real brothers and sisters. Betty and Catherine like to draw, Tommie Joe is a comedian who can dance and sing, Anne is such a star student that she led her class in the first grade. Jack is quite q tight-rOpe walker and can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

those of parents who died or who abandoned them and all know no other mother than her.
 The six-year-olds all started to- gether at the St Veronlca's Paro- chial school last fall--and were promoted with honors to the sec ond grade.
 Betty will enter college in Sep tember.
 Catherine and Agnes-the inse- parable sisters--are in high school
 Sure they are all mine and what a lovely lot of kiddies they arei'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

and friendless by the death of thcr parents or otherwise.
 There's Catherine, 16: Agnes, 13; Tommie Joe. 6; Jack, 6; Peggy, 6; Dorothy, G. Patsy, 6; Anne, 6; and Mary, 5h.
 One is from q founding home. Another was abandoned in a Pitts burgh railroad station when she was only d few weeks old. Two sisters are from an orphanagc and because they preferred to re- main in the institution forever rather than be separated Mrs FitZ- gerald adopted both. Others are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

do tricks like a magician--and they all like to swim. In fact, when they do they almost fill up takes them every bright sunny day.
 We love thcm--eyery one," smiles Mrs Fitzgerald as she sur veys her adopted brood.
 MT Fitzgerald who Is father to the happy family and foots all the bills. also smiles when he men, tions them.
 You see he loves them too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Simanau- skas will be held Monday morning at S.30 o'clock from his home, GA North Riverside street, to St Jo- seph's church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 o. clock. lnterment will be in the family plot In Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Lucy Gudo- his was held yesterday morning at S:3O o'clock from her home to St Joseph's church where requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Joseph J. Valentiejus. Bur ial took place in Calvary cemetery with committal services being con ductcd by Rev Valantiejus. The bearers included: John kinta. Charles Verblckaa, Gabriel Mant- ivila, Joseph Lusas. ST. Joseph Lusas and Joseph Jankauskas.
 The funeral of Robert Scott Rasmussen was held yesterday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev Conner K. Lewis officiating. Burial took place in Prospect. The bearers were: Will liam Beerbaum, Floyd Rasmussen, Araid Johnson and William Blan- chard.
 The funeral of Mrs Katherine (Rafferty) Horan, wife of James J. Horan of Hartford. was held th.s morning at 8:30 o'clock in Hart ford from her home. 9 South Hudson street to St Peters church where q solemn requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. lnterment was In Mt St Benedicts cemetery.
 Funeral services for David Woodward of Atlanta, Ga, will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his summer home In Watertown with Rt Rev John Thompson Dallas. bishop of New Hampshire officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery.
 The funeral of James Lancaster will be held Monday afternoon form the Alderson funeral home, 70 Cen tral avenue. with services conducted at 2:30 o'clock at St Pauls church. Burial will take place In old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

John Crannie, 82. recently sued John Dimn. 70, in Antrim. Ireland, for $50 for asfau't. but the judge thu W out the case, saying that when men reached those ages they ought to keep from amusing them selves In this way"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Her Heart And Home Were Big Enough for Ten Riddles
 Instead OF One So She Adopted Nine Little Orphans

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  daudc ack 6 2and Anne,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
NOTICE

On and after this date, July 18th. 1881, will not be responsible for any bills other than those contract ed by myself.
 Signed,
 JOSEPH A. LEvAssEuR. I7-18-2t ss x,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18

lake and the ground on either side of the roadway was pushed up un- til 1t is now about 8 feet higher than the original elevation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, In particular. officers of the Water bury Police Dept. who voluntarily gave transfuslons in a vain effort to save the life of our son and brother, Joseph Griskus.
 Signed,
 GRISKUS FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
BIRTH NOTICE.

NONAMAs< ER--Born July 17th. at St Mary's hospital, . son. Fred frederick Charles Nonamaker of 373 East Main St.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-01-15
State Highway Patrol Of
100 Highly Recommended
Approval Requested So Men May
Be Trained Before Touring
Season Starts

Increasing the State Highway
Patrol from 35 to 100 men is urged
by Commissioner c. M. Babcack in
the biennial report of the Minneso-
ia Highway department. IF auth
orization is given for the increase,
only half Of the new men will be
added this year, Mr.. Babcock
states, and the balance next year.
The Legislature is asked to give the
matter early consideration, so that
men may be placed in training dur
ing the winter and be; ready for
duty when heavy traffic starts in
the spring.
Mr.. Babcock points out that 35
men cannot adequately cover the
1000 mile trunk highway system.
This allows only one man for each
200 miles Of trunk highway Traffic
conditions on some Of the more
heavily travelled routes made it
necessary to assign men to cover
shorter stretches regularly, and the
result has been that some of the
highways have been visited only
occasionally by the patrolmen.. 81
believe the work done during the
two year period has demonstrated
the usefulness of the patrol and
has also shown that a larger num-
Der would be required If they are
properly to patrol all trunk routes. y
Mr.. Babcock asks that tbs police
powers Of the men be broadened,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-01-15

After an airplane ride, Toichiro,
Ito, of Boston, 103 years old said, to
newspapermen: IT consider auto
mobiles quite out Of date. Airplanes
are far more comfortable.
Arrested for taking bets on the
steet, James Curran Of Cincinnati
chewed and swallowed his record Of
walkers, and as this was the only
evidence, he was discharged.
Reuben Diamondsen Of Balti
more was fined $500 for smuggling
liquor in cases containing "holy
earth imported from Jerusalem for
funerals"