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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
F. E. CINGRAsS PASSES AWAY
AT PIONEERS HOME IN SITKA

f. e. Gingrass, who has been an
inmate of the Pioneers Home at Sit
ka for the past three years, passed
away Sunday, February 25, accord
Elsner.
Mr. Gingrass was a little past Sc
years of age, according to his sister,
Mrs. Marc Pepin of Escanaba,
Michigan. He was born in Canada,
but his parents moved to the United
States when he was small child.
He went from Michigan to New
Mexico when young man and after
living at various mining camps
came to Alaska in early days.
He came to Wrangell about thirty
years ago. He was in the machine
shop business here and later in the
shrimp business. He served several
terms on the city council and took
an active interest in the Redmen's
lodge.
He was a generous and kind
hearted man and until stricken
with illness four years ago, was
public spirited and much interested
In the progress of the community.
He leaves many friends in Wrangell
who regret his passing and the fact
IL =
by his long Illness
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
JEWELRY CURI0 STORE
OPENS IN NEW LOCATION

Carl Jacobson last week opened
his jewelry and curio store in Its
new location in the building for
merly occupied by the Ole Johnson
store
The store has been attractively
redecorated and remodeled and in
the larger floor and window space
Mr.. Jacobson can display his stock
to advantage.
He has his watch repair shop at
the front of the store. Later he
plans to turn the second story into q
modern apartment for Mrs. Jacob
son and himself.
Mrs. Jacobson continues her SER
vices as clerk in the new location.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
Body Of Geo. 0nfrey
Found Blind Slough

Acting on information from Ken.
yon Halvorsen that on Friday he
had come across the body of a mar
at Blind Slough on Mitkof Island
boat was sent out Saturday from
the office of Deputy U. S. Marsha
H. D. Campbell to bring in the re.
mains.
A coroner's jury summoned upon
the return of the boat found that
the body was that of George Onfrey
fox farmer since 1925 at West Is
land, near Wrangell, who disap-
peared in February of last year
Identification was made by the gun
found beside the body, a bank check
in coat pocket and a fox branding
stamp.
Onfrey's boat was found last year
near Station Island, two or three
miles from Blind Slough, but par
ties searching for Onfrey failed to
find any trace of him. 1t seems evil
dent that the unfortunate man lost
his boat and persisted from cold
and exposure.
Onfrey was thought to be about
55 years of age. He came to Alaska
when young man and lived at
Juneau for several years. He is sur
vived by sister in Pennsylvania.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

David P. Light, 22-year-old youth
from Chilkoot Barracks, was taken
from the steamer Alaska, south
bound Saturday, on telegraphic
warrant. He was taken back to
Haines on the Victoria Tuesday by
Deputy United States Marshal H.
d. Campbell for hearing on a sta
tutory charge.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

F. G.. Hanford and John Coulter
We're hosts at the Ladies Night card
party in the Bills Club rooms Last
night. Ten tables were in play. Priz-
es for high scores were won by Mrs.
T. j. Mcbride and Van Fisk and con-
solutions awarded to Mrs. Fred Cum
ningham and George Gsnasrn0n.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

e. e. Kalkins brought his wife
and eleven-months old son In town
the latter part of the week from
Fifteen Mile Island to remain here
while he is out on the fishing
grounds at Quiet Harh0r.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

Total 1893 inches Greatest In "a
hours, PAP; date, 25th.
Snow:
Total snowfall, 45.5 inches; on
ground 18th, 10 inches; at end of
month, 0 inches
Number of Days:
With oil inches or more precipi-
tation, %; clear 1; partly cloudy.
1; cloudy, 20.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

Urho Kanerva, who was married
to Miss Violet Lustig at Aberdeen,
Washington, last November, has re-
turned to Wrangell with his bride.
They have gone to housekeeping in
their residence property at the head
Of the hay.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

George Miyasota returned home
today from the hospital where he has
been a patient since he sustained a
fractured bone in his left arm as
the result of fall Wednesday.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
GOLD TOPS
LIST FEB.
COMMERCE

Alaska outborne commerce for the
month of February had declared
value of $1.S63,775, according to the
monthly commerce report from the
Juneau office of James ]. Connors,
U. s. Collector of Customs.
OF the total, gold tops the list
with value of $713,576. while can
ned salmon with value of $284,940,
is the second largest item. Fur ship
ments were topped in value by mink
at $50,594 and blue fox, second, at
$42.491. The list of commodities
follows:
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
FOOD SALE

The Altar Society will hold food
sale in the Wheeler building on St.
Patrick's Day, Saturday afternoon,
March II.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

Dr. Rae l.. Carlson, optometrist,
who spent the week In Wrangell,
returned to Ketchikan on the North
western today. She will be in Wran-
CELL again early in April.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

P. l.. Stump has been confined to
his home this week suffering from
a bad tooth and a bad cold. He is
much improved today.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
REPORTS SHOW 1884 WEATHER
MUCH COLDER THAN USUAL

The monthly summary of January
and February weather as compiled
by Lee Bunnell, cooperative observ-
'er, of the Weather Bureau follows:
January
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

= Come in and see our kitchen at
the Den O'Sweets. Blue Plate
Lunch. Jack.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

Remember there is a Blue Plate
Dinner at the Den O'Sweets. Every
body loves It. Jack.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09
February

Total, $50 inches Greatest In
"a hours, .9S inches; date, 10th.
Snow:
Total snowfall, 4 inches; on
ground 18th, 0inches; at end of
month, inches.
Number Of Days
With oil inches or more preeipi-
tation, IS.
Clear, 6; partly cloudy. 4 cloudy,
Is.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-09

Customs District of Alaska,
Juneau, Alaska
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
OCTUPLETS BORN
 TO OHIO COUPLE
Scrapbook Clipping Dated 1859 Recalls Famous
 Happening

A-htabula, Ohio (UP)-Quin- tuplets? eWs, but what about oc- tup,ots, born near here back in '59?
 Here's what a New York Trib- une clipping from an old scrap book, dated August 4, 1859, from Johnson, Ohio, says:
 "On the second day of August, Mrs Timothy Bradley gave birth to eight children, three boys and five girls. They are living and are healthy, but quite small.
 "Mr B.'s family is increasing fast. He was married six years ago to Eunice Mowry, who weigh marriage. She has given birth to two pairs of twins and now eight more, making 12 children in six years. It seems strange, but nev- ertheless true.
 Mrs B. was twin of three, her mother and father both being twins and her grandmother the mother of five sets of twins.
 Mrs E. has named her boys after noted and distinguished men; one after the Honorable Joshua R. Giddings, who has given her q splendid medal; one after the Rev Honorable Elijah Chaplin, who gave her a deed of 50 acres of land; and the other after James Johnson, Esq, who gave her a COW.
 MT Bradley says it is profit able to have twins, as the neigh bors have clothed the brothers ever since they were born. MT B. is a poor industrious laborer, who says he will not part with any of his children while he is able to work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
CONSTITUTION
 OF KANSAS 75
Written in July of 1859; Three Previous Ones
 Failed When Presented

Topeka, Kan (UP)-The Wyan- dotte Constitution under which Kansas was admitted to the Union was written 75 years ago this July It was the fourth such constitu- tion written for the state, the others either failing when pre- scented to the people, or when put to a vote by Congress.
 The convention that wrote the constitution began it's sessions July Kansas City. The work was con- submitted to a vte July %. The first constitution written for the state was the Topeka consti- tuition, the legality of which was questioned because legislative au- thorization never had been granted for 1t. 'e.
 The territorial legislation au.
 thorized the Lecompton constitu.
 tion, but the bill was vetoed by
 Governor Geary,a and then passed
 over his veto. It provided foi slavery in the new state and was approved at one election. The legislature which passed into the control of free state men, ordered the constitution re-submittcd to the people and 1t was defeated. A constitutional convention meeting at Minneola and later at Leavenworth gave rise to the Min neola Leavenworth constitution. This constitution was submitted to Congress, but no action was taken upon it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
OBITUARY

STILES-Miss Eliza Marra Stiles, age S2 years, died at White Oak, Southbury, at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning.
 She was born at the Stiles home, White Oak, Aug 13, 1851. the daughter of Francis A., and Fran ces NJ. (Shelton) Stiles. She was the great-great granddaughter Of Lieut. Francis Stiles, one of the founders of Southbury and was also a direct descendant of the former Gov Welles of Connecticut. She was the first Stiles to be born in .Southbury, and the fourth to live there.
 Miss Stiles is survived by one niece, Miss Edith K. Stiles; two nephews, Raymond F. Stiles and Clarence G. Stiles, all of South bury.
 Funeral services will be held at White Oak, tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock. Interment will be in the old family plot in White Oak cemetery, Southbury. Rev Ed ward S. Hickcox of the Federated church will officiate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
S Commissioner Holds Meriden Man for Federal Court
Woodbury Youth Dies Of Lockjaw

Tony COmputzi, 22, of North Woodbury, died to-day of . mysterious case of tentanus in- lection or lockjaw. As far as has been determined as yet, the youth had not received even cut or scratch which might have brought on the inc lection before he was admit ted to the Waterbury hos pital two days ago.
 The lads name was placed on the danger list at Water. bury hospital yesterday after- mono and on the records it was entered there was no ap- parent explanation of the ori- gin of the disease. His life was despaired of when it was dis covered late yesterday after. noon that the infection had re- ceived such headway that it was vitraully impossible to check its spread.
 Doctors are at a complete loss to explain the lads catching of the disease, since after investigation and from the boys own statements no trace of any recent cut or even opening of the skin could be discovered.
 1t is understood that an autopsy has already been or- dered by Woodbury authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
HARTFORD PROBE
 IS STILL GOING ON

Hartford. Conn.,, July 18.-(UP) Four more witnesses are being grilled today in the secret inquiry before Judge Allyn l.. Brown of the superior court. initiated by States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn in an at- tempt to uncover details connected with organized systems of fraudu- lent voting at the last city cleo ton.
 They are Frank Cudemo, chair man of the fire board; Attorney Francis P. Pallotti, counsel for Ed ward Orsini. convicted and sen tenced some months ago in the same case; Policeman Robert Daly, reported to have worked at the polls election day; Carmello Co., como, New Britain, alleged to have been here election day. John Mon- acchio, democratic worker in the 22nd ward is wanted at the hear ing but police have not located him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Raid First Of Its
 Type Since Repeal
 Of Prohibition Law
Alleged Illegal Still Operator, Joseph LaROsa, De- tained Under $2OOO Bonds - Police Still Seeking
 Companion 500 Gallon Vat to Be Destroyed

still of 1,500 gallon capacity, and claim that it had been used in sev- eral Meriden sections, then moved.
 LaRosa was arrested because he is the owner of the shack on which the property is located. Unique in connection with the case is the fact that the apparatus for manufactur. ing liquor which was seized in the raid will be destroyed in accord ance with new federal regula- tionS. t.,s
 The raid was the first of its type in Meriden since the repeal of the national prohibition law. First mo- tice of the impounding of the still and other apparatus was given Police Chief Michael B. Carroll last night. The prisoner was sched- uled to appear in Meriden police court this morning but was in- stead brought to this city for q federal hearing before Commis- sioncr Krasow.
 Police Optimistic
 Police are still. searching for Rocco Manto, for whom they have the warrant. No trace of him had been reported up to early this afternoon but Meriden police and federal men are confident that his capture will be effected before nightfall.
 In addition to federal law viola tion charges of operating still without a license, LaRosa also faces accusations of distributing unlicensed liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
NEW ORDERS FOR
 [. N. (. OFFICERS
Col Fields Switches COfn- mands in Experiment at
 Camp Cross, Mantle

As means of. acquainting off, cers with the work of other out fits Colonel Lewis L. Field, com manding officer of the 1000 sol- diers of the 102nd Regiment at Camp Cross, Mantle, yesterday an- nounced that the officers will be shifted 10 different commands.
 According to the new arrange ment captain of rife company is sent ao a Howitzer company, a rifle company commander takes command of the company band, and other similar assignments made. ,.
 The plan is absolutely new policy as far as the national guard is con- cerned, and will be followed until further notice, Colonel Field said.
 Both cavalry and infantry, regi- ments were visited yesterday by Major General Fox Conner of Bos- ton, commander of the First Corps area. who was received by Colonel Field and his staff. of the 102nd. Following a battalion review, the officer visited the cavalry camp, where he was received by Colonel William H. Welch.
 Patrol exercises and the prep aration of road sketches will be the work of the First Squadron, 122 Cavalry for tomorrow, Major F. s. Wainwright announced yes- terday. Drilling today consisted of platoon and troop working mount ed approach and dismounted at- tack. and included an instructional problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
FARM SEEKERS
 DELEGATE UTAH
State Mecca for Those Who Want to GO Back
 to Soil

Salt Lake City, Utah (UP)- Utah is another western state that is a Mecca for those who want to go baik to the soil.
 Instead of seeking religious free- dom, like Brigham Young and his Mormon pioneers, these newcom- CTS are trying to find security that can be guaranteed only by owning land.
 Quietly, without ballyhoo, they are claiming their homesteads. During the last year the filings on 16O-acre sections of unreserved land have increased greatly &C., cording to Registrar T. F. Thom- as of the federal land office here
 He has on file 2,203 entries for holnesteads covering 1,002,736 acrGs and 269 other applications for the right to reserve 1,109,751 units of land.
 Neither the Mormon trail blaz- CTS, nor their modern contcmpo- raiies. have claimed all the land in Ut1h, Thomas pointed out.
 Within the states boundaries there are 21,992.110 acres of va cant, unreserved land. One coun- ty alone, San Juan, has '2,458,O92 acres which nobody has selected for farm, or homesite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

and the pursuit of happiness in evey community.
 We call upon the citizens of this state to awaken to rea!iza- tion of these farts. Not one among us is free from the blight of this social curse and all its train of corruption, crime, degeneracy and death. They who traffic in liquors, however, innocent or benevolent their intention, are in effect ene- mics of their fellows because of the very nature and effect of all cohol. The citizen who does not realize these facts indicts his own intelligence.
 "The immediate problem in in- evitably political, because the liq- l uor interest is seeking control, po- | litically, to extend further the au- thority and protection of law. The 1 first step is to enter the political primaries and see to it that only candidates for legislative and cx- ecutive positions are nominated who will check the aggressive po- litical onslaught of the liquor in- terests for control of the General Assembly of 1885.
 "Citizens who realize the situa- titons should get together in every voting district and elect men and women who will be loyal to the best interests of the state, not only as against the extension of the liquor traffic, but for the elimina- tinon of that business from all public economics. Defeat it's at tempted alliance with every other interest which will trade votes with the liquor interest, especially for monopolist control of public util- ities and of the milk problem. Nominate and elect candidates who will face the problem of taxation fairness and with fearless devotion to their oaths of office and to the general welfare in all political ac- tion.
 {. "Cooperation to these ends is the immediate need of every voting district in the state and such cit izens should get together and work together without delay"
 ALLEN B. LINCOLN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Waterbury '-. Produce Market
Furnished by Conneetit u, Department of Agriculture
 B. P. Sforrs. local agenD

Unless otherwise stated quota tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers by nearby growers or others).
 FRUITS: Applcs,' native Trans parent .6O-.75 1-2 bu. southern 1.65-1.75 bu: black raspberries 5.5U 5.75 crate: blue berries 6.4O-7.5O crate; cantaloupes. western 3.25- 3.75 crate: entrants 3.OO-3.3O crate cherries sour 2.5O.2.75 crate peaches, Ga. 2.4O-2.65 crate: red raspbcrrics 6.OO-7.OO crate: water- melons .35-.5O each.
 VEGETABLES: Beans. green .5O-.9O bu. wax .6O-1.25 bu. shell 1.25-1.5O bu: beets .2O-.3O dog buns. broccoli .35-.5O bu: cabbage .25- .35 box: carrots .15. .35 dog: cauli- flower .09-1.5O dog: corn. native 1.75-2.75 100 ears: cucumbers 1.75. 2.25 bu; celery. washed .75-1.2o doz; lettuce, iceberg .35-.75 box. head .4O-.65 box. romaine .3O-. -.5s' box: onions. native 1.2O-l.25 bu. shipped-in 1.65-1.75 bu: peppers. native 1.75-2.25 bu: potatoes. na- tive .S5-.9O bu: southern 2.O0-2.25 bbl; scalliOns .13-.15 dog. spinach .75-1.OO bu; squash. native .4O-.5O bu; tomatoes. native No. 2.OO- 2.5O leg bu. No. ? 1.OO-1 50 f-2 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS: Conn. eggs per dog. NcwIaid Fancy .33: Special .3x-.33: Extra .3O- 3t; gath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
KIDNAPPING CASE
 REMAINS MYSTERY
State Trooper AbandOns WOlc0tt Case to Hunt
 for One MT Crow

The mystery of the burglary at
 the Hitchcock Lake Fish and Game
 association clubhouse yesterday
 morning was still deep and dark
 one today, as state police failed to gather any new information on the unsuccessful break. Likewise still a mystery is the Kidnapping of Ben-
 jamin Cowles, janitor and the rob-
 bery from him of SEQ, while he
 was being taken for ride in his car"
 According to Hitchcock lake res- idents, Cowles has his car back again and is driving it. On the
 books at Waterbury police head
 quarters. however, it is still listed as missing. If it has been found
 no report of it has been made to Waterbury's police.
 State Trooper Russell Olson, who handled the case yesterday morn | ing, was working this morning on the Crow manhunt case under the direction of Lieut.. William Schatz-s | man, so presumably, the case is 1 back once more in the hands Of Wolcott town authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frederick Hene- bry will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8:3O o'clock from the Lunny funeral hom. 25 Central avenue. to St. Margaret's church, where q solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eve ming.
 The funeral of John Jevarauskas was held this morning at S:15 o. clock from the home, 176 Geddes terrace to St. Joseph's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev John Kripas. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Kripas. The pallbearers were: John Pabilionis. Jr.. Anthony Stasiunas, Joseph Kalvaitis. Jr.. John Loksa. George Demers and Victor Stotkevica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
MERIDEN DROPS
 CROW SEARCH

Meriden, Conn. July 18-(UP) First it's a Grow" and now it's a monkey. Late yesterday po- lice entered the woods nearby for the second time recently.
 First it was for John Crow, the Wolcott murderer. Yesterday 1t was for "Beppo" the monk, owned by an employe of the State School for Boys. Police believed it might be a valuable monkey, escaped from a circus. A resident had re- ported the "four-foot' animal had been chased from his backyard into the forest by dogs.
 Like John, "Beppo" is still at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

U. s. Commissioner Harry Kra- SOW at hearing this morning arr raigned Joseph LaRosa of 173 Kensington avenue, Meriden, on charges of federal law violation. He ordered the defendant, who was arrested for allegedly operat- ing a still in the Silver City yes- terday afternoon, held under bonds of $2,000 fer hearing before the U. S. federal court next September.
 A Portable Vat
 A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Rocco Montana, whom police charge also had q connection with the operation of a still which was discovered in Meri- den yesterday afternoon. Police in Meriden say it was a portable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Court Actions

Attachment papers showing the institution of civil action return able to the city court were filed today Tn the town clerks office. Errico Reale of Naugatuck is plain- tiff against Robert L. Hines, the complaint says. Damages of $125 are claimed. Property located on Laurel street is attached.
 Damages of $1,000 are sought in civil action filed today in the com mon pleas court by Celia A. Bates of Watertown against Louis C.. Sunderland. The action is based on a note transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

cred .27-.3O; Ncwlaid medium .29: Special medium .27- 20: extra me. tiium .25-.27; western .2O-.25; live. fowl coIOred .f4-.fs ID. Lcghorn .13-.15 lb, broiIers. Rocks .18- -.2o ID, Red .l6-.2O ID. Lcghorn .10-.1S lb, rOasters .2O-.24 lb: dressed fowl .22-.25 ID. biOilcrs 2S-.32 ID. roast CTS .SO-.35 lb.
 LIV l. STO OCK AND MEAT: Butcher stock. COWS .O2-.O4 lib calves .O6-.O- lb: meats. beef .11- .15 lb. veal .O9-1f lb. lamb .17-.2O ID. pork, Joins .14.fS lb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Alvin Schwartz of 1181 North Main street and Cecelia F. Maloney of Al Wall street.
 John J. Butcavage of 157 Con- gress avenue and Mary Ratushni of R. F. D. 2, City.
 Charles A. Wallschlager of Mer- iden and Gertrude M. Suffa of 228 Hillside avenue.
 Emile J. Parent of 2791 South Main street and Ethel L. Peck of East Summit, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
DIED OF HEART ATTACK

New Haven, Conn, July 1S.- (UP)-Thomas Murphy, 7S, S37 S4th street, Brooklyn, N. Y, was stricken with a heart attack while driving here late yesterday. He died soon after at New Haven hos pital where he was taken by his son, who was with him. He is reported to. have been a represen- tative of the immigrant clearing house ta Ellis Island.