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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1933-10-05

east of Plentywood. Miss ElIzebeth
Lasar of Richland Is doing the
homework.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Heppner left
Thursday morning by car for Rad
vile, Canada where they will visit
for a while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
SEEKS FORTUNE
 AFTER MASSACRE
New Britain Doctor Claims Million Dollar Estate
 Seized By Turkey

New Britain. Conn. (UP)--A claim to a million dollar estate, confiscated by Turkey when his father, mother, two brothers and sister lost their lives in the Armenian massacres in 1915, has been filed with the commission examining claims of United States citizens against Turkey, by Dr Moses Kupelian.
 Dr Kupelian, now a naturalized citizen, was attending the Ameri- can university at Bierut, Assyria, at the time of the massacre, and was the only member of his fam fly to escape, he says. His father, wealthy private banker. fearful of the consequences of the Tur- key uprising, left papers and rec ords of his holdings with Dr John F. Merrill, president of the Ameri- can college at Aintab. from whom Dr kupelian subsequently ob- tained them. he says. It was not until recently that he learned he could file a claim for restoration of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
vendoI Gave New England Lady
 Relief She Sought For Years
Says This New Medicine Soon Ended Gas in Stomach, Cramps and Sourncss. Nerves Gained Down, Now Sleeps Well and Feels Grand.

No medicine introduced in New England has so quickly sprung into favor nor been publicly recom- mended by the very best men and women as Vendol, which is now being distributed under the direc- tion of the Vendol Man at the Wa terbury Drug Co. Every day some one tells how it has helped them.
 Mrs Pearl Allaire of 299 Class Ave. wife of a well known Woon- socket, R. l.. police officer, lady highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. member of St Anne Church and mother of six children says, 1T haven't heen so well for the past two years and have suf- fered great deal from stomach trouble.
 After meals there would begin churning feeling, growing noises, and belching of gas. I'd rift UT hot, sour liquid which irritated my throat. The gas would be so bad sometimes that my hear' would fiutter and breathing became hard.
 "I had backaches for days a l the time and my kidneys got mt | up during the night very frequent I ly.
 My liver must have been lag. for I often felt bilious and dizz. spells would attack me. My sleel was light. waking many times am this pulled me down.
 1T was so nervous and out o sorts that I'm afraid was eros with the children.
 "A friend advised me to takt | Vendol as 1t seemed to be helping lots of people so I got some ant at the end of week I could fee the biggest difference in my condi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

If 1t develops that they have legal residence, we furnish them trans portation back home. Otherwise they go on to the work project and are kept there but always with the idea of finding them perma- nent job.
 The people on relief are now at work on a park project at Muscle Shoals. The project started there because of the numbers of people drawn to the district by hopes on work on the governments power project.
 The workers are paid 30 cents an hour and work 24 hours week. ly. After living expenses are de- ducted, they have 90 cents in cash each week.
 Plunkert developed the plan after studying the transient prob- lem for 10 months last year in Alabama. Tennessee, Florida and Louisiana plan to follow 1t thii year and 34 states have applied tc Washington for transient reliei contrary to rules prescribed by funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
OBITUARY

1, day night. MT Henry lived in this city for many years, being mem. Der of the Henry and Allen part. nership until about 35 years ago. He is survived by his wife, and one son, Clifford. No details con- cerning the funeral have been as- certained. t
 DREHER - Mrs Charles c. Dreher, wife of Charles c. Dreher, Q foreman at the Scovill Manufac- turing company, died last night at her home, 22 Wildwood avenue. Though a native of Berlin. Ger many, she had resided in this city for more than 50 years.
 Mrs Dreher was a parishoner of the First Lutheran church, and a member of Naomi chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the Concordia Ladies. Beloved by her friends as d home-loving woman, she brought 2 friendly disposition into her ac- tivities.
 She is survived by her husband one son, Dr Alfred c. Dreher oi this city: one daughter. Mrs Ches. ter Haude of ths city; one grand. sisters, Mrs Theodore Dreher and Mrs Louis Dreher of this city, and Mrs Carl Gross of Berlin, Ger. many: several nephews and nieces Funeral services will be held from the residence, 22 Wildwood avenue, tomorrow afternoon al 2:30 o'clock. Rev Martin Lorens will officiate, assisted by Rev Moses Lowell. Burial will be ir new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Nora Sweeney McNamara was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from her late home, 13 Third street.. to St Patrick s church. A solemn mass of requi- em was sung at 10 o'clock, with Rev F. J. Mahoney Of Hartford as eel ebrant. Rev John, McGrath of Washington acted as deacon, with Rev Myron Miller of West Hart ford as sub-deacon, and Rev Ber- nard Foster as master of ceremo- nies. Acolytes were Rev James German of Hartford and Rev Harry Struck of Hartford. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev Thomas Hanley, Rev Leo Finn. Rev Joseph McCuen, Rev William Wirkas and Rev John Dooley of Hartford.
 Schmidt's mass of requiem was sung by the church choir. directed by Miss Mary Rice. At the offer tory Miss Marie Barnes. sang "Pon- tus Angelicus." seph Savage, John Maher, John McGrath, Joseph Savage and Har- old McGrath. Burial was in old St Joseph's cemetery, where commit tai prayers were read by Rev J. F. Mahoney.
 The funeral of Joseph Szpak, age 3S years, will take place from the home. IS Woodbine street, Union City, at s:45 o'clock to-mor- row morning, to the Polish Na. tional church, where services VIII be held at Q o'clock. Burial will be in the Polish National Cemetery. Naugatuck.
 The funeral of Theodore Santoro took place this morning from his home, 122 Fulton Park ave- nue, at S:15 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where a solemn mass of requiem was sung at g o'clock. Rev Joseph Valdam- brini was the celebrant, assisted by Father Farrell and Father Dunn. Honorary barrers, all members of the Holy Name Society at our Lady of Lourdes church, were An thony Masone, James Gaglione, Martin Mannella, Angelo Rosa, Peter DiLeo and Vincent Poletti. Active bearers were Michael Gior- dano, Daniel Giordano, Delmonico BelDonna, Angelo Possemato, John Candido and Joseph Piazza.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery, where commit tai services were conducted by Father Farrell and Father Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
New Haven GO. P.'s
 Nominate E. L. White
Former Waterburian Formally Approved to Oppose
 Mayor John Murphy

Major Edward L. White. former Waterburian, was formally nom- mated for mayor on the republican ticket by the New Haven g.o.p. or ganization last night. His name was prominently mentioned for the post two weeks ago and 1t has since been the general opinion that he would be the republican choice. He will oppose the democratic in- cumbent, Mayor John w. Murphy.
 The former Waterburians is well known here. He was the first com mander of the local American Legion post. At the time he was connected with the American Brass company. He is now in the man. ufacturing business in New Haven.
 Since leaving Waterbury, Major White has continued his activities in ex-servicemen's circles. He is the eX-president of FIDAC. the in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
|$lO,OOO BREACH
 OF PROMISE SUIT
Case Heard Before Judge Newell Jennings Who
 Reserved Decision

Decision was reserved by Judge Newell Jennings on the $10,000 breach of promise suit of Mary Mickus of this city against Fred Swiak, also of Waterbury. Trial of the case ended to-day. The suit was based on the alleged promises made by the defendant to marry the plaintiff.
 In her testimony plaintiff claimed and 1t was not denied that she and the defendant went to the To- cal town clerks office to take out marriage intentions. She testi- fled she and the defendant became engaged April 1, of this year,
 The defendant based his defense on the grounds that the plaintiff was friendly with other men. Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile rep resented the plaintiff. Attorney A.. Henry weisman defended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
Alabama Plan Aids
 Wandering Jobless
Unemployed Put to Work on Muscle Shoals Park
 Project

Montgomery. Ala - (UP) = Alabama hospitality is being ex- tended this year to people who have constituted one of the De- pressions major problems job less, homeless unemployed wander ing from city to city.
 Working on the theory that if each state collects the wanderers as they come in and cares for them the load will be no greater than under the old migratory sys. tenn, W. J. Plunkert, head of the Alabama Transient Bureau, has worked out system that is ap- proved by Washington relief off cials.
 Tt is simple" Plunkert said. "We have a relief agent in each county. Transients are gathered and sent to centers at Muscle Shoals, Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile. We have established a work project at Muscle Shoals and plan another at Mobile, where our cases will be sent.
 Meantime. they are investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation Ito our neighbors, friends, relatives and es- pecially to the Mayor and all the City officials, the Democratic Town Committee. the members of the Town Clerks Office, the clerks of the School Department, the Water- bury Teachers Association, the Board of Education, the Waterbury Lodge of Elks and the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles. Holy Name So- ciety of SS. Peter and Pauls church for their many acts of kindness and sympathy and for floral offerings during our, recent bereavement, the
 THE DAUGHTERS OF MICHAEL.
 |. RYAN;' MRS THOMAS MORAN
 AND FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

tion. l got another bottle and Tm feeling better than for over two years. g
 "vendol quickly settled my stomach and stopped the gas, the sourness was overcome and that ended the palpitation and shortness of breath. My nerves ca1med down so that my sleep became deep aid restful. I never have a dizzy feel- ing now and the backache has ceased to bother me and I'm never called up during the night.
 "vendol has proven a big heip to me and I-believe 1t will do the same for anyone suffering like I did"
 Come to the Waterbury Drug Co. 134 East Main Street. ask for me, the Vendol Man, and I'll explain all about Vendol and tell you hon estly whether it will benefit you. I'll also give you free sample and a health book, so come today if possible. Mail orders filled COD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
CONKLEY QUITS
 IN MAYOR RACE

Boston, Oct 25-(UP)-To pre- vent the election of an unnamed "enemy," Daniel H. Coakley, only democratic member of the gover- nor's council, has withdrawn as a candidate to succeed Mayor James M. Curley of Boston in the Novem- Der 1 municipal election.
 Coakley's withdrawal leaves a field of six candidates. These in- clude four democrats, District-At- torney William J. Foley, municipal Judge Michael IT. Sullivan, attor- neys Frederick w. Mansfield and Joseph F. O'Connell, as we'll as two republicans, State Senator Henry Parkman, Jr., and Former Mayor Malcom E. Nichols.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

ternational organization of World war soldiers. In the capacity of president he visited practically every European country and corr ferred with the heads of the vari-s our governments.
 The New Haven election takes place on November 7th. The bat tie is just about to open and Nay or Murphy stated last night he stands on his record. Major White in accepting the nomination last night declared he favors tax po.- icy to bring about relief and pledged himself to follow budget which will keep the city govern ment within its limits. He also proposed revision of the charter of the city of New Haven and called for a civil service system to protect faithful servants of the municipal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
NEW METHOD TO
 MAKE HOLD-UP

Boston, Oct. 25-(UP)-A young man who visited two Western Union offices here late last night didn't bother to keep his messages within the 10-word limit. At each place on a telegraph blank and handed to the manager a message which read:
 "Pass over the money you have in the cash register. Stop. I mean business"
 At the first office he got $1o, and at the second, $S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

HAYNES - William P. Raynes
 age 73 years. died last night at St
 Mary's hospital after a short i'll. ness. For 49 years he was employ ed at the Webb shop and was well and favorably known about the
 city. He came to this city from Deer Isle. Me.
 MT Raynes' wife. Mary Theresa
 Murphy Haynes, died in 1915 and for the past 10 years he has made his home with Mrs Catherine Mo-
 Ian of 654 South Main street The funeral will take place to-
 morrow morning from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, at 1880 o'clock, to St Pat
 rick's church wherc solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will. be in Pittsf1eld, Mass.
 Members of St Patrick's Holy Name society are asked to meet at the Bcrgin funeral home tonight
 at 7:30. Other friends may call
 this afternoon, and tonight. l FANNING--Patrick Tanning, a former resident of this city, died yesterday at the home of his broth CT, Michael Tanning of Dorchester
 Mass. Mir Tanning was the hus-
 band of the late Mary Barrett Fan
 nng and was for many years an
 employe of the Waterville Pin company.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 I East Main street, tomorrow morn ing at S:30 o'clock to St Michaers church, Waterville. where a sol- emn mass of requiem will be sung at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral
 home this afternoon and evening. HENRY--Robert Henry, former local business man. died suddenly at his home in Sarasota, Fla, Mon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
Especial to The Democrat)

(Speciuh tO Iuc DcfHpcrdtJ.
 Naugatuck, Oct 25--An attempt to rob the safe of Harold F.. Chittendem, superintendent of schools, at the local high school last evening failed when the burg lars were unable to open the door of the safe. It was the second unsuccessful endeavor in the past two years.
 The burglars apparently ham, mered away at the safe door and appeared to have used hack saws in their attempt. They succeeded in battering off some of the com- bination, but couldn't gain ent- rance. In the safe were a small amount of cash and many valuable records, none of which were taken.
 A hack saw and wood saw were found in the superintendent's office this morning about ' o'clock by James McCann, school jantor. who discovered the attempted robbery. The glass window on the office door WAS smashed. The borough police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
Approval Of Retail
 Code. Is Secured At
 Meeting Held To-day
Previous Agreement Had Placed Hours of Sales
 Forces at 3 to 6--WilI Constitute 44-IiOur Week for All Employees With One-Fiour for Lunch

o'clock was the opening hour gen. erally observed. Tn the future $40 will be the official time.
 The recommendation endorsing the adoption of the code and stip- ulating time and number of hours was as follows:
 That the Merchants adopt the Retail Code signed by the Presi- dent, as in Class B, which is. stores open 56 hours a week, employees working A hours week, with one hour for lunch Gin conformity with code). Store hours to be $40 to 6, six days a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

A meeting of the executive com mittee of the Merchants Bureau was held this morning in the Chamber of Commerce building for the purpose of discussing and studying the various phases of the retail code as recently signed py President Roosevelt.
 Following review of certain provisions a resolution was adopt ed, which will necessitate a change in the hour for the opening of bus mess establishments in Waterbury. Under a previous agreement 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
GOLD NUGGETS PAYS SCHOOL
 FEE

Salt Lake City, Utah. (UP)-A gold nugget worth $25 was &C., cepted by University of Utah au- thorities as tuition fees for Mary Nesbit, high school graduate of remote Utah mining region. Miss Nesbit wrote to the Univers- ity that she had no money, but of- fered the nugget, which she sent, as payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
Merchants Set $40 A. M As New Opening Store Hours
KOSCIUSKO STAMP ]. AT POST OFFICE
Issued as Memorial in Honor of Famous Revo-
 luf0nary Hero

The Kosciusko memorial stamp
 issued in honor of one of the heroes of that event is now on sale at the local post office. TKe stamp, of the five-cent denomina- tion will be an interesting addition to the collections of local stamp gatherers.
 It is the first memorial issue on sale at the Waterbury postoffice since the recent MIRA stamp. The engraving on the stamp shows the
 hero atop pedestal, sword in hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to express my sincere thanks to my friends, neighbors Sunday School Class and the Polly anna Class of St Paul's Methodist Church, and to the Northeast Trans portation Company for the. many acts of kindness and sympathy and for floral offerings during my re- cent bereavement, the death of my beloved wife, Carrie Phillips Sacchi.
 NICOLA SACCHT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
School Safe Beats
 Would-Be Burglars
Second Effort to Open One in Borough Superinten-
 dents Office Made During Night

were inclined to think more than one person was implicated in the action, because of the extent of the damage. It is believed the robbery took place between 9:30 o'clock last evening and z o'clock this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
THE CONVENTION
 AT ST JOHNSBURY

Experiences at the recent Kiwan- is convention at St Johnsbury, Vt were narrated by Russell Carter and Ralph Paine at today's lunch con meeting of the Kiwanis clut at The Elton. The. described the convention proceedings and their part in them.
 Members of the board of direc- tors will hold a luncheon meeting Friday noon at The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
"NfEDIcINE TREES" DOOMED

McCrory, Ark. (UP)-"Medicine trees' are on the boom near here. The timber so designated is used for charcoal, alcohol, and other chemicals, and Is in great demand at the present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
MASSES,

REILLY-First anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Fri day morning at 7:30 o'clock, at SS. Peter and Pau1's church for the repose of the soul of the late Agnes V. Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

Snow fungus dug out of the eter- nal snows in northern China is be- ing sold in London as a table deli- cacy, at $500 an ounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25
DIED,

DIED.
 FANNING-In Dorchester, Mass, October 24, 1883, Patrick Tanning of Dorchester, formerly of this city. Funeral Thursday morning at S:30 o'clock to St Michaefs church, watervil1e. Burial In old St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

DREHER-In ths city, October %, 1888, Mrs Charles c. Dreher of e2 Wildwood avenue. Funeral Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial In new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-25

RAYNEs.-In this city. October 24, 1888, William P. Raynes of 654
 South Main street. Funeral Thurs
 day morning at 7:30 o'clock to St
 Patrick's church. Burial in Pitts < field. Mass.
Evening star., 1933-03-05

Congress IS years ago for two terms. He re-
cruited a volunteer battalion in the World War.
enlisted as a private and was commissioner
major.
Schuyler Merritt, Republican. of Connecticut
has only been out for the past Congress he
previously served IA years, having first come as
successor to the late former Ebenezer j. Hill.
Mr. Merritt is lawyer who has devoted the
last Sc years to business and banking and was
for many years treasurer of the Yale Lock Co.
Finly H. Gray. Democrat. of Indiana pre-
viously served for six years and is returning
after an absence of 16 years spent in the prac-
tioe of law and on the lecture platform.
George Washington Edmunds. Republican. OF
Pennsylvania was born on Washington's birth
day. He served IL years and has been out OF
Congress eight years. He is q druggist. coal
and lumber merchant and manager Of Fort
Of Philadelphia Ocean Traffic Bureau.
Benjamin K Focht, Republican. Of Pennsyl-
vania was former chairman of the House Dis
trict Committee He is newspaper publisher.
He is another comeback" after 20 years ana
has served six years.
Brazilla Carroll Reece, Republican. of Ten
nesee has previously served eight years in the
House He was an instructor in New York UNI
versity He served 21O days at the front in the
World War and was cited for bravery by Mar
shall Petan and Gems. Pershing. Hale and Ed
wards He received the Distinguished Service
Cross and Medal and the French Croix do
Guerre with palms. He later was director OF
the School Of Commerce, Accounts and Finance
of New York City.
THE professor in politics" is Charles M.
Bakewell. Republican. at large from Com
necticut. who will be challenging the honors
accorded to James NJ. Beck, Republican. OF
Pennsylvania as an authority on the Constitua
fion and Robert RpnuhlcQn Of MQSSachll~
sets as an authority on parliamentary history
and procedure. He has been professor of phis
losophy at Yale University for more than q
quarter of q century. He was also instructor
of philosophy at Harvard. University of Calls
fornia and Bryn Mawr College and has taken
degrees from some 10 famous universities In
this and foreign countries. He is an authoe
of note.
Senator Elbert B. Thomas. Democrat. of UtaH
is professor of political science. He was .
missionary of Latter-Day Saints Church in Ja>
pan quarter of a century ago. He was trav<
eler and student in Asia and Europe. He was in-
structor in Latin and Greek at the University
Of Utah. q fellow Of political science in the
University of California and professor of polits>
cal science in the University of Utah for thQ
past decade. He has been q member of many
national and international conferences ON sub
jects closely related to political science.
One Of the extremely interesting new Hous
members is Raymond ]. Cannon, Democrat. a
Wisconsin, son of q miner. Both parents died
when he was months old and his early lifu
was spent in an orphanage. He earned h1t
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