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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Mrs. Nels Bergh is on the sick list.
Mrs. C. S. Pulling is in st. Paul to
consult the doctors.
Mrs Martha Peterson was a week
end guest at Anna Mossberg's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Void, Mr.. and Mrs.
Beccue visited Mr.. and Mrs. McIver
in Barnum Saturday.
Mildred and Dorothy Hammerquist
spent the weekend at their home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Loveness and chill
dren, Mable Loveness and Bill Martin
son Of St. Paul, visited with relatives
here over Saturday and Sunday.
Nellie Benson spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Barnum.
Harold Void had the misfortune of
breaking his arm last Thursday.
Mrs. Anna Mossberg, Grace, Eiffel
and Nellie Benson visited with Mrs.
j. P. Clickner last Thursday evening.
Brisben Street called at Swan Oh
sons Sunday.
Harold, Myrtle, Sigrid and Irene
Overland drove to st. Paul Saturday.
Sigrid remained for a short visit,
while the others returned Sunday eve
ming.
Margaret Carlson spent the week
end at her home in Sandstone.
Title Olson visited Anna Mossberg
Monday Of last week.
Mrs. Nystrom spent last Thursday
afternoon at Nels Bergh's.
Nels Anderson called at the Roy
Barnett home Friday afternoon.
c. S. Pulling returned from St. Paul
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Funk and son
called at Theo. Anderson's Sunday
and also at Albert Anderson's.
Anna Misukanis is visiting with
relatives in st. Paul.
Church Notes.
There will be services in the Win
demere M. E. church Sunday evening,
May 3.
The Young Peoples society and La
dies Aid of the above church wish to
thank all who made contributions to-
ward the birthday social
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30
MCPHERSON
(From Another Correspondent

The Luther League program and
basket social is to be held at the town
hall May 8. Please keep the date in
mind.
Miss LOuella LeMay went to Min
neapolis Monday to visit with Miss
Edna Witmeyer. She may also try
her luck at finding job.
The S. H. belong family and some
friends of Anoka spent week here
fishing.
George Popa visited with the Le-
Mays Saturday and Sunday.
The Rev. Chas. Rydell was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Thiel of Minneapolis, visited
with her son, Frank, over the week.
end.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30
ARTHYDE
Miss Hazel Johnson returned home
Monday from Minneapolis.

Miss Hazel Johnson returned home
Monday from Minneapolis.
Malin Raines left Saturday for Min
neapolis, where he will be employed
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ruud and fam
lily spent Sunday at the home of Mrs
A. Thomson.
George Paugh has returned from
the southern part of the state, where
he has been working.
Ralph Speed, who has been having
neuralgia consulted DR.. w. c. Ehmke
Sunday.
Miss Aino Leppinen visited at the
Hutchins home Sunday.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Charlie
Johnson called on Mrs. Mullin.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Manila and Aller
visited at the Henry Manula home
Sunday.
Lars Christensen, who is attending
high school in McGrath, spent the
weekend at his parental home here
Mrs. H. S. Palmquist called on Mrs
Adams Monday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30

Trial subscription to the American,
SOC for four months.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. John A. Hughes, Pastor.

Rev. JOnn A. Hughes, Pastor.
Would you serve your fellows? Then
begin by recognizing your RESPONSE
bility and service towards God!
Services Sunday as follows: 1880
a. M, worship and praise; 11:45 a. M,
church school; 700 p. m, Y. P. S. C.
E., conservation service; 500 p. m,
evening worship.
Every proper man or woman
among us desires to see this world
made better and happier place for
all. We must realize that Service
through which many are seeking to
realize the ideal, cannot be main
tanned with spiritual origins and
spiritual nourishments. Why no.
attend church regularly so that you
may become better fitted to render the
service which the age demands of
you? We invite you to worship with
us.
Trial subscription to the American,
SOC for four months.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-30

and her sister, Mrs. Irene and family.
Mr.. Wesley drove here in the eve
ming to get her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Ire to be visited also.

i, are to be visited also.
 Local Lithuanian societies, which have become virtually interested in the case-for the girls interest are expected to broadcast an appeal throughout the country seeking the cooperation of allied organizations in the search for the missing wit ness. It is confidently believed that she will be found in the custody o1 her sister, Mrs William Sullivan wife of a brother of one of the ac- cused, James Sullivan. Mrs Sullivan has also disappeared. The police have warrant for her arrest on the charge of tampering with the wit ness and obstructing justice.
 As all three accused are at liberty under bonds the talk of habeas corpus proceedings have been drop ped. Sullivan was released yester- day under bonds of $3,000 afer spending twelve days in the custody of the police. Distefano obtained bail Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Lituwaitis in her story to the police and Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell G. Meyers claimed that she was drugged in the office of Torkom- ian and when she regained con. sciousness she was in house or Pleasant street. The house is owned by Distefano's parents. Medical evi. dence indicated that the young gir had been criminally assaulted. The police not knowing of the relation ship between the Sullivans and the girl released her on her own recog- nizance and on her promise to ap- pear in court Saturday morning, March 7th, the day following the arrest of Sullivan and Distefano. She has not been seen or heard from since sA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Interest Rates
 on Small Loans
(Continued from Page D

In all, five bills attacking the pres- ent rate of interest allowed small loan companies are to be heard. One or the others was introduced by Rep- resentative Hogan of Torrington.
 That the small loan companies will be represented by experts who will endeavor to show the banking committee that the three and one half per cent rate now charged is reasonable, is already a foregone conclusion. On the other hand, those backing the several bills to be heard have also lined up an excel lent array of speakers, including Professor Fisher of Yale, nationally known economist.
 Therefore, the hearing promises to be one of the most interesting this session and a large attendance al the meeting is anticipated.
 The Burns bill proposes to reduce the rate of interest on small loans from three and one-half per cent tc two per cent. Attorney Thoms' bill is said to repeal the small loan law entirely. The other bills tend to cut down the interest charges monthly.
 However. it is reported that cut from three and one-half to two per cent would be too drastic, according to some authorities. An attempt tc arrive at a compromise of three per cent Is likely to occur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Deferred Actior,

Hartford, Conn, March 20 - (UP) - The senate deferred action today on possibly ly-c0ntroversial measure which would deprive the governor of his power to nominate the judges of New Haven city court. Only rou- tine business was handled by both branches of the general assembly, although the New Haven charter amendment had been starred for action on the calendar of the upper branch.
 Governor Cross's nominations of Judge Stanley Dunn and Philip Troup for the New Haven posts, already submitted to the senate, were received by the house today and tabled for calendar. They were re- ferred Q the Judiciary committee.
 REED BILL BEATEN
 Hartford, March 20.-Senator Lewis s. Reeds bill asking that the minimum annual pension of retired school teachers be placed at $500 was defeated to-day. It was stated that another measure, which. is un- der consideration, will include the feature that Senator Reed has en- deavored to adopt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

structed to be in court today. He could give no explanation for the
 non-appearance of Wargo. Mir
 Harris said pr Brennan had report ed Smith to be quite sick. He said Smith had not paid the flne and explained he believed he was in no
 position to pay any money. Both youths pleaded guilty to charges of
 theft of poultry in Wolcott in Jam
 uary.
 Several other criminal matters.
 continued from the last term were disposed of this morning. The case of Jack Kunofslxy. charged with em-
 bezzlement by bailee was nolled. A
 noile was also entered for Andrew Marticello. charged with using an auto without permission. The case
 of George Padorozny, charged with
 breaking and entering and receiving
 stolen goods was continued. The
 principal witness Is suffering with
 two broken legs and cannot appear in court as yet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Beardsley Was
 Freed of Charge
(Continued from Page D

perior court on charges of ob- taining money and goods under false pretenses. He said he had made a very careful investigation into the charges and had come to the conclusion that the state would have to prove that Beardsley sold stock to his friends with the inten- ton to cheat. The state would be unable to prove this according to MT Lewis, for, he said Beard sley was himself deceived. He pointed out that Beardsley had even sold stock to his own sister. about $1,20O worth and explained that if there were any intent to cheat or defraud he certainly wouldn't have taken his sister as victim.
 Describing Beardsley's actions, MT Lewis said, His conduct was very foolish and his acts show him to have been very gulHble. His acts were not with .any criminal intent"
 The states attorney told how Beardsley met Campbell in a New York restaurant when the local man and his wife were visiting friends in New York. Beardsley's New York friends introduced Camp bell to Beardsley stating that they had bushes dealings with Camp bell which were profitable. Mir Lewis explained that this chance acquaintance led to other meetings between Campbell and Beardsley with the result that Campbell in- duced Beardsley to become inter- ested in the Northeastern Petro- leum Corp stock, which stock Beard sley unwittingly sold in Waterbury. yI.tx r4r,1 %fnxn Frans r3 scheme, MT Lewis said, into which Campbell induced MT and Mrs Beardsley to place their money. He said he did not believe Beardsley knew the stock was worthless. He said he did not believe that Beard sley. with his standing In Water bury would sell to his friends with the deliberate intention to defraud. and added that he believed a court or jury would feel the same way.
 MT Lewis explained that Camp bell induced Beardsley to sell this petroleum. stock on a commission basis. five per cent on each 100 shares sold. He said Beardsley was used simply as a tool to inter- est his friends and open negotiations and then Campbell came along to close sthe deals with his sales talk. He said the corporation had sup posed interests in real estate and oil which were described as glowing prospects. all of which Beardsley believed to be true.
 He said Campbell. who was re- sponsible for the charges against Beardsley was arrested in the west and brought to New York. He was sentenced to serve from two and a half to five years on embezzlement charges. While he was in New York. County Detective Roland All ing was sent to interview Campbell at Mir Lewis request. Mir Lewis said Detective Ailing told him that Campbell described Beardsley as innocent of any wrong doing. MT Lewis said q bench warrant for |CampbeIfS arrest is lodged with New York officials and will be served on him when he is freed in New York. He said Campbell will be brought to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

Police Chief Hugh J. Farrell Of East Haven has rallied to the de- fense of John J. Callahan, 39, and Charles J. Duffy, 27, of New Haven. who were arrested here and ordered held for superior court by Judge John F. McGrath on the charge of obtaining money and goods under hended while soliciting advertise ments or contributors in the name of the Connecticut State Police as- sOciation.
 While the East Haven broad of public safety plans an investigation of the racket" Chief Farrell de- clares that both Callahan and Duffy are innocent of any wrong doing. "The chief complainant against them in Waterbury is a bootlegger and a squealer," he is quoted as saying.
 The chief holds that the solicitors were foolish to go near bootleggers for any assistance.
 The East Haven police Aid associa- ton sold their program concession for $3,000 to a New York advertise ment agency, which in turn engaged several solicitors and started to cash in on their proposition in various cities and towns of Connecticut. it was possible for them to clean up at least $30,000. Chief Garrett J. Farrell of Hartford president of the Connecticut State Police association, testified here that the men had no authority to represent that organ;- zation and no permission to use let ter he ads with the name of the association printed on them. Police chiefs throughout the state, who thought the arrangement was bona fide became peeved when the Water bury police uncovered the scheme Here's a little article the New Haven Times contributes to the situation:
 The part played by the East Ha- ven police department in the so- called program racket nipped last week in Waterbury with the arrest of two solicitors may be investigated by the East Haven board of public safety, Vice Chairman Edgar Bacon declared to-day.
 "After fair consideration from every angle.' MT Bacon said, well investigate provided we think it's serious enough to bring to the at tention of the board"
 Ask whether Police Chief
 Hugh J. Farrell would be
 questioned, the committeeman
 eaid: "Chief Farrell has given
 perfection satisfactiOn; I hesi-
 tate to think he did anything
 that was not i'm line with duty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Isolation Hospital
 May Be Leased
lContinued from Page l.l

Sperry, president of the Waterbury Tuberculosis league, Miss Alice Chase and William M. Harris of the Lin- coin House association were among the Waterbury delegation at the con- ference.
 Originally the city asked the state to purchase tine building and take complete charge of the structure for the care of tubercular patients. There being no funds available the plan was considered impractical. It was suggested also thae the state buy the building and aermtt tlxe Water bury Tuberculosis league operate it. The counter argument was that the stats wes not isi position to deal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Trial of Three
 Men Delayed
tcontinued from Page II

city for a few weeks, they will be disappointed. States Attorney L. L. Lewis is now fully determined that she must return to Waterbury and appear as witness. The case must be decided one way or the other so that the public will be sat isfied that there has been no mis- carriage of justice.
 Lieutenant William Pollard of tho local detective bureau is now assist ing County Detective Roland filling. who is attached to the states attor- ney's office as special investigator. With the funds made available by the states cooperation every pos sible tip as to the girls whereabouts will be investigated. Lieutenant Pollard left Waterbury late yester- day afternoon for New York to in- vestigate one report. Other cities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Local Bootlegger
 Blamed By East
 Haven Chief
Iso Classified as "Squealer By Farrell Who Rallies to Defense of Callahan and Duffy, Charged With Soliciting in Cities of State - Claims Both Men Innocent
-or anything he did not think best to do."

-or anything he did not think
 best to do."
 At his office this morning, Chief Farrell said he attended the hear ing before Judge John McGrath at Waterbury yesterday when han, 35, of 16 Vernon street, New Haven, were bound over to su- perior court in bonds of $200 each on charges of obtaining money and goods under false pretenses.
 The binding over culminated three days testimony in which Callahan and Duffy were accused as impos- ters in the role of state troopers. promising immunity from arrest" and good will' in exchange for contributions to a fund for ex- penses of the Connecticut police convention in East Haven next July
 1T wasn't in on it." Chief Farrell asserted. I'm not an active mem Der of the Police Aid Association which is sponsoring this thing. I don't pay dues and I don't derive benefits.
 There no question of crooked work somewhere. Somebody has been Tn WdteTDury anu SoiHSOuc signed a counterfeit endorsement ] but not these fellows. (Callahan 1 and Duffy. It was somebody else. Chief Farrell branded the chief complainant against the pair, "a bootlegger" and "a squealer." They were roIish to go to him." Chief Farrell said. T told them, not to go to bootleggers. told them it doesn't look good"
 While the chief, by his own dec- laration, doesn't uphold any of these fellows" he is not convinced that Callahan and Duffy can be held culpable. T can see now they had no right to use the official letter. head of the association" he said but there was no wrong intention when they did it.''
 Chief Farrell expressed sympathy for Supernumary Policeman Henry Coughlin, secretary of the East Ha- ven Police Aid Association, who was subpoenaed to testify in the case of Callahan and Duffy.
 Henry may have used poor judgment in hiring the men" the chief said, 'or' perhaps he listened to the wrong advice. I think Ser geant Lawrence should have taken some of the burden"
 Sergeant Sydney Lawrence of East Haven is president of the police aid organization. He went to Water bury to testify yesterday but was not called to the witness stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Wolcott Youths
 Fail To Appear
Smith and Wargo Given Contnuances at End of Proba-
 fiOnary Period

Henry smith and Paul wargo. both of wolcott, alleged chicken thieves. were not in superior court this morning. the date set for their appearance as the end of their pro- batfonary period. Both were fined $100 and costs when they were ar raigned at the January criminal term of court and placed on proba- ton until March goth.
 Public Defender Attorney w. w. Gager informed the court he could offer no reason for the non-appear- ance of Wargo, but explained Smith had been very sick. Judge Frederick M. Peasley instructed Attorney Gager to have Wargo in court next We'd nesday and continued Smiths case until the next criminal term.
 William M. Harris, probation off, cer, said both boys had reported faithfully and that Wargo was now working. He said Wargo had paid $50 of his fine last week and was in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
HUNTERS LICENSE FEES

Hartford, March 20.-Represent- ative William D. Hungerford of Wa tertown and Superintendent of Fish cries and Game John w. Titcomb. bore the burden of defense of the present license fee laws at a hear ing before the fish and game com mittee yesterday. The bills tended. to reduce the license fees for hunt ing and fishing. One bill, that of Representative Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury. would exempt veterans from paying fees for the licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

Hartford, March 20--The house rejected to-day a bill, which would permit various organizations to have credit unions Under this arrange ment employees would form an asso- ciation and grant loans on the pay- ment of low rates of interest. Charles H. Chapman, Waterbury manager of the Connecticut com pany favored the bill, but John R. Brooks, banker of Torrington, op- posed it. The house killed the pro- posal by an official vote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Framed to Have
 Coal Strike All
 Over the Nation

Paris, March 20 - (UP) - A nationwide strike of coal miners beginning April first appeared almost inevitable today as the result of failure of operators and workers in the North Basin to compromise on wage dispute.
 a deadlock, after which the operators announced the wage reductions would be made at once, correspond ing to reductions to be made in Eng land and Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Matches May Be Barred From the
 Foreign Nations

Washington, March 20 - (UP)- The treasury is expected to decide today if it will invoke "anti-dump- ing" provisions of the tariff act against importation of matches from nine foreign countries.
 The decision is awaited with con siderable interest because of the presence in the background of the so-called world match king" Ivar Kreuger, of Sweden, who has built up an enormous fortune through his control of the match industry in Sweden and several other countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
AlIinr IIenrino Dafe

Hartford, March 20--Aprir 1 was selected to-day as the date of the
 hearing or the application of Coun- ty Detective Roland filling of Wa terbury for a two-year leave of ab- sence with fuli pay. Detective filling attached to the office of States At torney l.. l.. Lewis of Waterbury
 has been. member of the state po-
 lice department for the past four teen years and has served as county detective for about one-half of that time. Ill health has necessitated a I change of climate and Detective Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
MRS EGAN APPEARED

Hartford, March 2O.--Mrs John J. Egan of Waterbury, wife of pr Egan, was one of those who ap- peared yesterday afternoon before the judiciary committee on a bill in- troduced by Representative Daniel J. Mahaney prohibiting bonus charges on mortgages. The bill aims at per- sons who charge 15 and 20 per cent on mortgages when they lend mon- ey. The measure would prohibit a flat rate of over per cent interest,
 rlus a one per cent risk charge. Any person accepting more than the face value of a mortgage would be punishable by fine and imprison- ment. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Against Markers

Hartford, March 20-An unfavor- able report was made in the house to-day on a measure, which would permit autoists to display new markers commencing December 18th of each year. It was decided that such an arrangement would be too confusing to authorities.
 The house -also rejected a bill on compulsory automobile insurance. The time is tnopportune for such a measure, it was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
PAINTERS HERE FIGHT

Hartford. March 20.-Registration of all paint contractors with the la bor commissioner such as suggested in a bill introduced in the house was rejected to-day. Journey painters, contractors and even big paint con- cerns voiced opposition to the meas ure. Such an arrangement would constitute a monopoly. it was de- clared ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
rHoMs BILL POSTPONED.

Hartford, March 20.-Represent- ative John D. Thoms' bill regarding state sanatoria. which was sched- uled for hearing this afternoon, has been postponed until later date. It is understood that further efforts, also, will be made to have the state decide to take over or aid in the running of the Waterbury isolation hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20

out appropriations to private organ fzations. This afternoon, however, it was confidently predicted that some plan would be devised whereby the hospital would become a state insti- tuition. The local tuberculosis league will also be permitted to manage af- fairs. The new arrangement would save the city of Waterbury some- thing like $7,500 year in operating or maintenance expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
MORE FLYERS READY

Rockland, Me, March 20-(UP)-- Stanley c. Boynton of Lexington. Mass, 18-year-old transcontinental flyer and Captain w. H. Wincapaw of the Great Atlantic Airways were due at Rockland airport to-day to negotiate for an airplane to be used in a projected flight to Horse Island. Newfoundland.
 Boynton and wincapaw. who left Boston by automobile for Rockland early to-day. hoped to charter n large Loening amphibion owned by the Curtis Wright interests. for whom the captain formerly flew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-20
Senator Presidcd

Hartford, March 2O-In the ab-
 sence to-day of Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. Spencer, Senator Lewis $. Reed of Waterbury presided in the senate. Senator Reed is chair man of the banking committee.