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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
H|-JACKERS ESCAPE WITH SLOT MACHINE
TO PERFORM AN AUTOPSY TO-DAY
Medical Examiner to Find Cause of Death of
 James Reilly
HIT BY LUMBER TRUCK

An autopsy was expected to be performed today by Medical Ex- aminer Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum to determine the cause of the death of James Reilly, 70, of 125 South Main street, who died in St. Mary's hospital late Satur- day afternoon. MT. Reilly, an em- ploye of the freight offices of the New Haven road, was hit by a lumb Der truck while crossing Bank street near Grand street on the af- ternoon of February 25th. At that time 1t was stated that Mir. Reilly suffered an injury to his ankle and decorations of the scalp and that his condition was not considered serious. plications developed, however, and MT. Reilly passed away Saturday. The cause of his death will be included in Dr.
 Kirschbaum' report to Coroner T. Monzani.
 Feiippo Ciriella of 155 Sylvan
 avenue, driver of the truck in- yoIyed in the accident, is at liber-
 tv on his own recognizance. Pa trolman Carl Hespelt, Donate RiZ- zolo of 19 Summer street and Mark
 A. Tierney of Shirley avenue, will be examined as witnesses in the in- quest. The deceased was native of
 Ireland. He has resided here for
 over 50 years and was employed
 by the New Haven road for. A years. He had no known relatives here. The funeral will be held to-
 m orrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the MulviIle Funeral Home, 27O West Main street. to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, where a solemn high mass Of
 requiem will be celebrated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Passover Play
 Sunday April 16
Will Be Conducted By Troop 20 at Hebrew
 Institute,

Troop 20 of the Waterbury He- brew institute will hold its first annual passover play as part oi the board of directors at the ins- titute, Sunday afternoon, April 16
 At tehir recent meeting Senior Patrol Leader Howard Matzkin prophecized that by Memorial day the members of the troop will have attained a 100 per cent record in attendance in uniforms.
 Mendel Kross spoke on the achievement of the troop during the timc he was scoutmaster which covered q period of 10 years. He said that Troop 29 seldom lost q rally.
 The favorite scout game Grows and Cranes was played with Max Lebon and Herbert Pasternack as captains.
 Assistant Scoutmastcr Buddy Ma del will determine tho best signal CT of the foiliwinE patrol leaders: Sidney Socklow, Max Lebon and Samuel Spcrling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
YOUNG MEN FALL
 INTO POLICE NET
Four Arrests Made Within the Past Twenty
 four Hours
VICTIM HELD FOR TRIAL

Four arrests within twenty-four hours time resulted in the recov- cry of q ear stolen from Lowell Mass, and in the detention of three local youths on the technical charge of vagrancy. The captures indicate that members of the night squad of the motor patrol are pay ing more than passing attention to occupants of cars parked on the streets late in the evening.
 Felix Gaudiosi, 21, of 176 Lake wood road, Joseph LitZ, IT, of 4 Wood street and Fred Miller, 22, of South Leonard street were taken into custody at 1880 o'clock this morning. They were seated in a car parked on Wolcott street. Pa trolmen Joseph Mccarthy and Jo- seph Garvey made the arrests. The young men are known to the po- lice and two of them have been involved in trouble on previous oc- casions.
 They were presented in court and ordered detained until tomor- row under bonds of $500. If the police fail to connect them with something definite in the line of crime they will be released.
 Late Saturday evening Alphonse Gelinas, 19, was found sleeping in q car parked on River street. The youth formerly resided in that sec tion, but moved to Lowell some time ago. He was taken to head quarters. It later developed that the car he had was stolen from Lowell last Thursday. The young man has waived extradition and is to be taken back to Lowell for trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Oberlin Orders
 Rifle Matches
|E. F. and G. of This City to
 Compete at ArmOry

Major Frederick Obcrlin of Had dam, commander of the Ed Bat talion. has ordered all rifle com panies. including E, Y. and c of this city. to enter Into six conn petitive matches on successive weeks starting not later than March 20 and continuing until May 5. Each company will shoot on an appointed night other than drill night. First Lieutenant Hubert M. Rigney has been appointed off, flcer in charge. He will designate the range officer for each night of tf match.
 ..e highest aggregate team score will receive n cup, the Battalion company cup, while tho highest in- dividual score will receive, in ac- cordance with the National Rifle association rules, Il medal dosignat- Ing tho man as an expert marks- man.
 OberlIn's idea Is to further the school in the soldier in target prac. tice and to enable him to select the highest 10 men who in turn will be considered as potential can didates to represent the 102nd in- fantry at tho next statewide match to be held in Hartford next March. The 102nd Infantry recent ly won the state match competing against the 102nd Cavalry unit. l 69th Infantry. Artillery and Naval Militia. The Naval Militia were runnerup to the 102nd In the re- cent match. a one-point margin separatin gthem. Tho winners received 2602 points out of 5000.
 Major Oberlin believes all should be betetr shots and is relying on the local men. This year two To- cal men, Corporals John Fitzgib- bons and Vincent Mahoney. were members of the winning team. the 102nd Infantry. They are mem bers of Co c of which Peter Fox Is commander.
 To date two matches have been fired by each team and all have till April to finish their matches. Competition is keen and team work is considered and each man is forgetting individual high score and shooting to raise his teams aver age. The men arc shooting 22 calibre bullets. indoor range. at distance of 50 feet. National Rihe association target shoot 10 shots prone. 10 sitting and 10 standing. a total value of 90 shots or 3OO points to a man.
 Ten men comprise each team, the total value of team shots be- ing 5000 points. Tho average shooting locally has been in the vicinity of 2250. Co c in the reglmental match recently placed third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Clashes Feature
 Tlvo Moon Tridl;
 Continuance GiUera
Atty Cassidy of Defense Objects to Evidence of State
 Chemist and Requests Delay to Prepare Brief

They described how the chief ex- amined their hands, diagnosed their ailments and recommended herbs, mineral oil and also advised them to observe e special diet sheet. Mulcahy testified that he paid the defendant $5 on two oc- casions. Both witnesses testified that they did not follow the ad- vice given them.
 It is the contention of the state that Chief Two Moon Meridas in prescribing treatment violated the laws of the state and that he was guilty of practicing without per- init. Attorney Cassidy, who has argued that the accused, in advis- ing his visitors to observe diet sheet, did nothing more than what others are doing daily in Water bury as trainers, physical direc- tors, and others who are not ap- parently required to qualify before state board.
 There is statewide interest in the case owing to the prominence of Chief Two Moon and tho ef- forts of the state police to link him with some violation of the law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

State health authorities and
 state troopers were witnesses here to-day in the trial of Chief Two
 Moon Meridas who was arraigned in police court this morning on four charges of practising medi- cine and naturopathy without d l license. The case has been pend- | ing in court for several months and another continuance was made to-day when Attorney John H. Cassidy, counsel for the accused, protested to the admission of the evidence of a state chemist and later asked that he be given time to prepare a brief. April 22nd was the date selected by Judge T. V. Meyer for Attorney Cassidy to file his brief.
 Dr Stanley Osborne, state com missioner of health, testified that Chief Two Moon Meridas had no permit or license to practice med icine or naturopathy in Connecti- cut in 1881 and 1892 during which time the alleged violations were made. Clarence Shepherd, assist ant state chemist of the state la- boratories in New Haven. was called to testify as to analysis he made of herbs and mineral oils compounded by Chief Two Moon. His testimony on the protest of At- torney Cassidy was submitted in writing. This move was apparent ly to protect trade secrets of the defendant. Chief two Moon was not obliged to take the witness stand. The motion of his counsel for d continuance brought the hearing to a close, temporarily. Some good-natured clashes be- tween counsel enlivened the pro- ceedings.
 State Troopers Jn seph Kemen- skl and Leo Mulcahy testified that they visited Chief Two Moon in April and June of 1891 and sought relief from stomach disorders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

Wales Welton was born in Water
 bury and had always lived here.
 She was the wife of the late James r.. Coer and the sister of the late Mrs Dwight Kenea of Thomaston, the late Mrs George E. Bissell of
 Mount Vernon. N. r., the late Mrs
 Edward l.. Frlsbic of this city, and
 the late George w. Welton of Gal weston, Texas.
 With four children, James Ed ward Coer of Southbury, Mrs Mar garet Coer Parker of New Haven. Bertha Coer of New York city and
 Mrs oscar L.. Eberle of Salisbury.
 she is survived by six grandsons, four granddaughters. seven great grandsons and nino great-grand- daughters. One son, Lacey Welton Coer died in 1925.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at the Alderson funeral. home at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call this evening be- tween seven and nine o'clock. IACROIX---M Mrs. Eva LaCroix,
 age 60 years, wife of Alderman Oscar LaCroix of 15 Autumn street
 died last evening at St Mary's hos
 pital after n brief illness. She was
 born in Canada but came here 33
 years ago. Mrs. LaCroix had wide
 circle of friends and acquaintances
 by whom she was held in high es-
 teem. She was q woman of high literary talent having received her
 early education in the schools of
 Salem, Mass, and later graduated from Smith College. Mrs. LaCroix
 was a devout communicant of st.. Ann's church.
 She is survived by her husband. The funeral will be held tomor- row morning from tho Bellevllle
 Funeral Home. 6s East Clay street to St. Ann's church where. a sol- emn mass of requiem will be eel ebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

FROST-Miss Mary U. Frost. age 73 years, died yestreday at the home of Mrs H. W. Brown of 1882 North Main street where she had made her home for the past IS years.
 Mrs Frost was born in Water bury, the daughter of Charles and Mary Sperry Post. Miss Frost had lived here all her life. She leaves no immediate family.
 She was member of Trinity Episcopal church. The funeral will be held from the home, 1882 North Main street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Henry Baldwin Todd officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 NORRIS-Joseph c. Norris, formerly a. well-known hardware merchant in this city, died Friday in Yesterday, R. l., after a brief illness of pneumonia.
 MT Norris was native or Providence, R. ]. He lived Tn this city for about 25 years, being the proprietor of the Norris Hard- ware Co. He Is survived by h,s wife, Mrs Edna (Snow) Norris, ana DIV d SlBLeT dIu tWO who reside in Providence, R. l. He was member of the Methodist church.
 The funeral services were held this afternoon. at sos Main street Wiilimantic at 2 o'clock. The burial was in the Ashford cemetery.
 KEEGAN-James A. Keegan, a former resident of this city, died yesterday morning at his home, 20 Audubon street, New Haven, fol- lowing a brief illness. He was well known here as q roofing contrac- tor, q trade he labored at up until the time of his illness. He made his home in the western section of Waterbury until 25 years ago when he moved to New Haven.
 He was a kind and jovial char acter and made many friends here who will be deeply grieved to learn of his sudden demise.
 He is survived by his wife, Catherine Barnes Keegan of New Haven; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Keegan; two sons, James r., and Frank J. Reagan; and a brother, James Keegan of Woodbury.
 The funeral will be held Wed- nesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from 128 Dwight street. New Haven, to St Mary's church at 9 o'clock where requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in New Haven.
 KENNEY-John J. Kenncy, age 28 years, of 45 Walnut street died yesterday morning at St Vincent's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
First Prize for
 Corp Coyle Post
Fife, Drum and Bugle Class Won in Sharp
 Contest

Corporal Coylo post. American Legion of Waterbury captured first prize in the fife, drum ant bugle class at the second annua fife, drum and bugle corps contes, in Foot Guard hall in aHrtford Saturday evening. The meeting was sponsored by the Rau-Lockc post of tho American Legion at Hart ford.
 A large crowd witnessed the con- testing corps from all parts of the state. The Waterbury group added tho silver cup to it's list of othei trophies on exhibition at the Le' zion home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
The Freedom
 of Greece
Event Observed at Club Champlain in Bristol
 Yesterday

A large delegation from Water bury were included among tho 200 persons who attended exercises last evening at the Club Champlain in Bristol, in observance of the one hundred and twelfth anniversary of tho freedom of Greece.
 Andrew Peterson, president of the Bristol Greek school, presided and Rev Peter Raptelis of New Britain delivered the principal ad- dress. A number of recitations, plays and ancient and classical dances were given by the pupils of the Bristol school. Guests were present from this city New Britain, Hartford and Southington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
GILBERT CLOCK co.
 PRESIDENT DEAD

West Haven, Conn, April 3--- (U.P.)-Norman r. Thompson, Jr, 49. of Colebrook, president of the William l.. Gilbert Clock Company. died at a hospital hero Sunday from a septic sore throat condition for which he had been treated since February IT.
 He was graduate of Yale 1908 and former president of the Bur son Knitting Company, of Rock ford, III. He is survived by his wi- dow and three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Gun Used By Trio Who Make Escape
 In Waiting Car
tempt Made to Rob Cash Register, Proving Gang Is Specializing in RObbing Gaming Devices

the police by telephone was picked up by Patrolamn John McWeeney of the motor patrol. He obtained a description of the three young men from Casey and reported to detective bureau.
 No attempt was made to rife the cash register or the diner. which indicates that the bandits are specializing in the confiscation of slot machines. Several recent hold-ups and burglaries have been credited to them by the police as the result of their activities hero for the past month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Goods Stolen
 From Parked Car
WolcOtt Family Lose Boys Suit and Other
 Articles

A boys suit and several other articles of merchandise were stolen Saturday evening from car owned by Edward Theriault ol Wolcott and left parked on Cooke street. MT and Mrs Thoriault alter spending tho evening shopping paid a visit to friends on Cooke street. When they returned to their machine they discovered that 1t had been robbed of the various articles they had purchased.
 The disappearance of the suit and other things was investigated by Patrolman Alfred Overton and Thomas Bedding of the police mo- tor patrol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
Weekly Meeting
 of KiWanis Club
Will Be Held at Hotel Elton
 Wednesday Noon

l.. Russell Carter. a member of the Kiwanis club who has recently returned from an excursion to Mexico, will describe his trip and what he found there. at the week. ly Kiwanis club meeting at the Hotel Elton Wednesday noon.
 Aionzo M. Pearson. manager of the local Western Union. has been passed by the membership com. mlttee and Is now n regular mem Der.
 The following ten men have c record of 100 per cent attendance for the first three months of this year. George Boden, William Bi Brewster. Charles IT. Brown. John M. Burrali. Charles M. Dittrich, Homer q. Filiey. Harold B. Post. rranklyn NJ. Stlbbs. Clifford Wells and Levi Wilcox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
TOMORROW KITCHENwARE
 DAY AT ALHAMBItA

To-morrow and Wednesday mat- inee and evening April { and [ and every Tuesday and Wednesday thereafter, each lady will receive q piece of a beautiful Jadite Kit chenware set absolutely free. The management has gone to q great expense to select one of the fines. Jadltc Ritchenware sets. This set is sold only fin the finest depart ment stores.
 Ali you have to do is to attend this thenter on the days desig- mated and you will receive your res
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
WAS DIPLOMAT
 TO VERY LAST
Minister of Finland Had Auto Stolen at
 Capital

Washington. April 3.-(UP) - Leonhart Astrom, minister of Fln- land to the United States, is q dip- lomat to the last.
 Although polce to-day listed his luxurious sedan as stolen and were searching for it, Minister Astrom himself was making no rash &C., cusations. Asked what he be- lieved happened to the car. the minister suavely replied:
 "The car is gone. The lock on the garage Is broken. We have not yet found the car. It Is quite possible, therefore, that it Was stolen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
The Degree
 of Chivalry Conferred on Miss Nellie E. Haywood at Odd Fel=
 lows Hall

Miss Nellie F. Hayward of Woodlawn terrace, member of Winona Rcbekah lodge Of Odd Fellows, was honOred with the de- gree of chivalry Saturday night at impressive ceremonies held in Odd Fellows hall. The degree was con- ferred in recognition of Miss Hay wards work in the fraternal field. Colonel J. w. Johnson of Nauga- tuck. department commander, pre- sided.
 Following the ceremony an en- tertainment was enjoyed. Those entertaining were Thomas Finley, Eunice Hungerford. Doris Downs and Lorraine Downs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

An early morning hold-up was staged here to-day in which a slot machine was "hi-jacked" from the Colonial Diner at 911 South Main street. Three young men walked into the place about 4:15 o'clock and while one of the trio held a gun pointed at the clerk in charge, Judson Casey of 4G West Liberty street, his two companions walked out of the place with the machine. They made getaway in a wait ing car.
 The complaint of Casey made to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Mauro Martinelli toolmaker, Oakville; Disolena Gaia, factory employe, 11O Ridge street.
 Domenic Coviello. waiter, 37 Oak street; Julia M. Mole, occupation, none, 861 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, and especially Dept. O-5 and Dept. O-0 of tho Beardsiey. Woieott Mfg. Co, for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, tho death of our bee loved wife and mother, Concetta
 THE DRkDIcE FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
FIRE DESTROYED SHACK
 ON PEARL LAKE ROAD

A small shack on land owned by Adeline Prince and located on tho Pearl Lake road was destroyed by fire at 9:47 o'clock this morn ing. No one was found in the vii cinity of the shack, who could tell how the fire originated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet J. Freeman was held this morning at II o'clock from the home, S4 Waterville street. Burial was in Deep River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

A French mayors house was at- tackled and his wife beaten recently because the mayor failed to join in an anti-government taxation demonstration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

France has an anti-rat cam paign, for it is estimated that the rodents are causing s3b0.OOO.O0O damage . year in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many
 friends. relatives and neighbors.
 and especially the Waterbury Po-
 lice Dept. Post office Clerks and the Welfare Dept. for their kind- ness and sympathy shown us dur l ing our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs Elizabeth Gleason Burns. Signed:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

wmd. Start to-mororw so that you will be sure to complete your set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03
OBITUARY

hospital, Bridgeport. He Is sur vived by his mother, Mrs Margaret Kenney; six sisters, Anna and Ruth Kenney, Mrs Margaret Phelan, Mrs John Fogarty. Mrs Arthur Hall and Mrs Thomas Dillon; two brothers, Arthur and Thomas Ken ney. all of Waterbury.
 Mir Kenney was born in Water bury and had been employed by tho Borck & Stevens Co Co until the time of his illness.
 The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clocK from the Mu1ville funeral home. 270 West Main street to the Inn maculate Conception church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. z DWER-Mary Dwyer, infant daughter of MT and Mrs John Dwyer of 146 Edson avenue, died yesterday morning at St Mary's hospital. Besides her parents she leaves ono brother, John. The body was taken to the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, from where a private funeral took place tllS afternoon.
 GILLEN-Miss Julia Gillen of Willow street, Cheshire, died last night at St Mary's hospital. She is survived by her parents, MT and four brothers in Cheshire. The funeral will be held Wednesday from her home. Arrangements will hn DnnnIinca1 1afnr
 ROSSI - Mrs Giuseppe Gentilo Roasi, age 66 years. widow of Lo- renzo Rossi, died last night after brief ilness at her home, 249 Bishop street.
 Mrs Rossi is survived by three sons, Carl, Angelo and Earl Rossi, five daughters, Mrs George Gentle, Mrs Marie Morris, Mrs Antone Scafidi, Miss Clara and Miss Pau. line Rossi, all of Waterbury; two brothers, Philip and Augustine Gentile; one sister Mrs Fortunate Benciveni, of Italy.
 She was native of Italy, but had come to this city A years ago. She was widely known among the Italian people of the city. She was a communicant of the church of Our Lady Of Lourdes.
 The funeral vii be held We'd nesday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the homo to Our Lady of Lourdes church where requiem mass will be celebrated at o. clock. Interment will be in Cal. vary cemetery.
 OBIT H
 PIITCHARD - M iss Jennie Louise Pritchard died at her home 250 Columbia boulevard, last night. Miss Pritchard was born February %, 1851 In Waterbury and was the daughter of tho late Gilbert and Julia Anne Candee Pritchard.
 She is survived by one niece, Miss Nellie Downcs for whom she had made her home for years. Miss Prltchard spent all her life in Wa terbury and her early education was received at MT Bassett's pri- vate school. She was q member of the First Methodist church and of the Mattatuck Historical society.
 Tho body was removed to the Aldermon funeral home. 70 Central avenue from where tho services will be held at time to be an- nounced later. Burial will be in Bucks Hill cemtery. Rev Richard Hcgarty will offftiatc.
 COEIs-Mrs Ellen Caroline Well ton Coer died at her home yester- day afternoon in the sgd year of her life. Mrs Coer, the daughter of Mary Ann Graham and George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

COER-Mrs Ellen Caroline Well
 ton Coer died at her homo yester- day afternoon in the sgd year of
 her life. Mrs Cocr. the daughter of
 Mary Ann Graham and George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-03

KENNEY-John J. Kenncy, age 28 years, of 45 Walnut street died