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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

janitor left at night
it was exactly FIVE
minutes past six. At
six the bell pealed
out its only ringing
for the day. and peo-
pie set their watches
by 1t.
Old FoXton had q
cubby-hole Of b I 8
own where he could
rest a nd 8 N o K e
when he " a S n [
busy. Ii was the
uSt ON on n e w
Years eve for the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

bound. and not too
roughly gagged. His
watch was removed
from his pocket and
held before his eyes.
The minutes licked
themselves a W a y
until twelve. The
old man writhed In
his bonds. N OF q
SCUM d from the
steeple.
Five minutes past
ten minutes
past the hour. Then
the slow changing Of
twelve strokes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
The Brute.

The young bride sadly said: Men
are too mean for anything"
Whats the trouble now" asked
her best friend
why, l asked Jack for the car
today, and he said that l must be
content with the splendid carriage
that nature gave me-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
BASS LAKE
(TOO Late for Last Week)

Mrs. Gust Miller and Mrs. Herbert
Olson visited with Mrs. Elmer Nelson
last Thursday afternoon.
Miss Violette Peterson of st. Paul.
is visiting at her parental home and
also entertaining the mumpS.
Dave Felt hauled a load Of Christmas
trees to st. Paul Sunday for Herb Olson
and Victor Carlson. Ben Carlson left
Monday with a load.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry GuStafSOn and
sons and Laurence GuStafSOn, and Mrs.
Hilda GustafSon spent Sunday evening
at the Victor Carlson home. Mrs. Hilda
Gustafson remained there for a longer
visit.
number of people in this neighbor-
hood are entertaining the measles. but
are trying their best to get rid of
them for the Christmas program Fri
day night.
Herman Carlson of Groningen. spent
Tuesday at the A. p. Carlson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
(ToO Late for Last Week)

(TOO Late Tor Last weekly
Mrs. A. Anderson left Saturday for
Minneapolis, where she will spend some
time visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Woody.
Ernest Rohlf was buying cattle in the
nei ghborhoOd last week.
Mrs. jim Haney called in Hinckley
Sunday to see her father. Mr.. Orr.
Miss Ruth Anderson and Miss Louise
Councilman drove here from Willow
River last Thursday evening and took
with friends there.
+. A. Scofield from near Beroun. spent
Sunday night with her daughter and
family. the F. w. HemmerS.
Miss Lyla Scofield visited Sunday
morning with her sister. Mrs. F. w
Hemmer
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

road time," consequently when the old
man entered the hall in the morning,
every one knew it was exactly one
minute of seven. The selectmen met
there. The offices of the probate judge
were on the second floor. The town
hall had to be kept warm. When the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
Look Out for Squalls.

Look Out for Squalls.
key and Rachel took little Moses
to the pictures. The attendant warned
them that unless the child kept quiet
they would have to leave and get their
money back.
Halfway through the principal film
Ikey turned to Rachel and whispered,
well, vot do you think Of it,"
~Rotten," replied Rachel.
EYES," answered Ikey. pinch de
baby."-Border Cities Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Bruno.
Bible study Thursday evening.
c. E. on Friday evening.
Sunday school at 10; service at
11:15.
kerrick.
c. E. Friday evening.
Sunday school at 1870; service at
2:30.
Willow River.
Sunday school at 10; service at s
p. m.
DAVID HARRINGTON, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
OAK LAKE LUTH. CHURCH NOTES

The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. Anna Anderson Friday
afternoon, Dec. %, at 2 p. m.
The Luther League will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Johnson
Friday evening, Dec. %, at s O'Clock.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ:
he is a new creature, the old things
are passed away. Behold they are
become new."-2 Cor. SIT.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
NORDLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH
(Denham)

The Luther League will meet Mon
day evening, Dec. 81, for a Watch
Night service at the Swan Peterson
home. Welcome!
JOHN o. JOHANSON, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
MARKVILLE CHURCH NOTES

The Sunday school Of Zion Lutheran
church of Markville, will render a
good program at the church Sunday
Dec. 80, at 1870 p. m. Everybody in
vited to attend.
c. E. SHOLANDER, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

How could Pinchpenny be a sue
sleep in the stable?"
Hes got the whole house rented
out to tourists" -Pathfinder.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27
BREMEN TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Art Meidinger of Fin
layson, visited with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. JOS. Brabec, over the week
end.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

He town hall of the small
village of Landers had no
clock, but a bell In the Gu
pola. The janitor was one Of
those fussy fellows who
make a positive creed of do
ing everything on the dot.
He kept his watch set rail
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

tops :. only the small tinkles of their
own clocks Ginning the hour.
SILENCE! Nothing more.
They couldn't believe it. For forty
years that bell had been rung precisely
on the dot. The little clock-bells ceased
their chimes. The minute hand crept
by the hour. All the awaited thrill
collapsed miserably.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

town hall bell TO ring out at midnight.
Though many enthusiastic youngsters
would have liked to send the Joyous
changing out over the roofs of the
town, Old Foxton would have none of
1t. That day he stayed seventeen hours
In the town hall But nothing is set
tied or sure. even In a small. we'll
regulated village.
One of the youths who had long GOV.
eted the fun of New Years eve bell
ringing held q conference with a
friend. Have you ever thought" said
this en!erprising young man. what q
joke it would be to have the whole
town late for a day?"
His friend cooked up his ears.
Its possible for one individual to
send the lives of q thousand people
Into tailspin Of unpunctuality .
over a mere matter Of ten minutes -
They stared at each other, a slow grin
growing on their faces You pull the
right lever and then watch. In this
case the right lever is old Foxton.'
They went into a huddle of secret
planning.
At twelve that night they were to hold
especial celebration. They could count
on Old FOxton. The moment the big
bell began to clang that would
be the first instant of the first minute
Of the New Year. Exactly! There was
something fine and dependable in the
thought of Old FoXton, they said. Gave
you confidence In the human race He
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-12-27

was as right as Fa-
Their Time himself.
At one minute Of
twelve. where par
ties were In prog
resS. every on e
stopped talkin g d.
They waited expec-
family. The minute
hand crept on to
twelve. Lips were
opened In readiness
to shout with the
first ringing Of the
great bell. But no
sound came clang-
ing over the roof
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
MONCREL DOG IS - ONE OF MOURNERS
Companion of the Letter Carrier Who Yesterday
 Enacted a Tragedy

Boston, July 12.-(UP).-Caesar. homely mongrel. munched bones at the Animal Rescue Leagues ken- nels today instead of following his master over his mail route, as was his daily habit. The master. John I. Gidney, 55. a letter-carrier. lay dead of his own hand. Dead, too, were Gidney's daughter. Mrs Mar garet Borgeson ,19. her jobless hus- band. Ernest. 20, and their three- month-old daughter. Estelle.
 Caesar was wandering forlonly through the Gidney house of death in Mattapan yesterday when neigh bors broke in and discovered the bodies of the letter-carrier and MT and Mrs Borgeson. In her crib, baby Estelle lay. mortally wound ed. She died several hours later at hospital. Police said Gidney. be- coming suddenly insane. had gone from bed to bed. firing bullets into the victims heads. finally turning the revolver on himself.
 .Gidney had been morose and had acted "queer" since the death of his wife less than two years ago, What prompted the massacre. po- lice believed, was Gidney's fear that an impending break in the do- mestic relations of the Borgesons might deprive him Of a home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
MOTHER FIGHTS
 TO RESCUE GIRLS
Southbridge Woman With Her Daughters Attacked
 By a Kidnaper

Southbridge. Mass, July 12.-- (UP)-A posse searched woodlands between here and Brookfield today for a tall, masked man" who att tackled and seriously injured Mrs Felix Peloquin, 3S, while attempting to kidnap her two young daugh- ters near St. George cemetery.
 The girls, Rita. 10, and Veronica 2, were unharmed.
 The trio started on a walk last night. In a wooded section man in white shirt and blue trousers with a handkerchief over the low CT part of his face ran toward them. His eyes, Mrs Peloquin said, were staring wildly"
 He attempted to drag Rita from her mother. Mrs Peloquin beat him off with an umbrella. screaming to the girls to run for the road" The man, apparently frenzied by her resistance, struck Mrs Pelo- quin three times with a blackjack, then fled.
 Mrs Peloquin suffered a brokeE jaw. deep head decorations and the loss of several teeth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
PEOPLE OF MASS
 TO SEE THE NAVY
PrOvincetOWn is Bedecked To-day-Flotilla, of B
 Warships Near There

Provincetown, Mass, July 12-(U P)-This quaint seaport at the tip of Cape Cod was gaily beedcked in bunting and flags, its tiny old world streets thronged with wis., itors, to welcome the U. S. naval scouting fleet to Massachusetts wa ters today.
 The f1otilla of 32 ships, one third the sea fighting force of the coun- try, was to rendezvous six miles east of Highland light, then pro- ceed at half-speed around Race Point into the harbor.
 Not since the days of the White fleet before the turn of the cen- tury, has Provincetown played host to such an armada. The summer colony of artists, musicians and writers rubbed elbows in the nar- row streets with visitors from Bos- ton, wifes. mothers and sweethearts of the sailors, and the vanguard of bluejackets.
 So serious did Provincetown take the visit of the fleet that the hausted, and an emergency ship housted and an emergency ship ment was rushed from Boston. Flags flew from every flagpole.
 Saturday the fleet will fire a 19- inch gun salute for Governor Ely to usher in day of parades and the official welcome. The governor. accompanied by former Mayor James M. Curley of Boston and other dignataries, will extend the commonwealth's greeting to Vice. Admiral Edward H. Campbell at the town hall. Nine thousand en- listed men will be given shore leave in 200 relays. Battle maneuvers off the coast were expected to last a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
NO. RIFT OVER
 THE CHAIRMAN

Washington. July 12-(UP)- The reported rift between Ferdi- hand Pecora and Joseph P. Ken snedy over the charimanship of the governments stock market agency, a position which the latter won, was definitely ended today.
 Despite rumors that Kennedy's appointment was opposed by Peco- ra, the frey former investigator. of the senate banking and currency committee who help write a large part of the law, spoke today in glowing words, of his faith in Ken nedy,s leadership
 \ think Kennedy brings to the commission" Pecora said. Ia know ledge of Wall street. He has experi- enc which is far bttr than any knowledge from intensive study.
 sI like him immensely. think his knowledge along with his ex- perience will be of incalculablc assistance to the commission, think the man is of sound judg- naent and he knows haw to do thinnn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
THREATENED TO
 TAKE HIS LIFE
Two Patrolmen T hr ew Him to Safety From
 llth Story Ledge

New York, July 12.-(UP)- Silent and morose since his mother died year ago. Thomas Leonard, 2S, an employe of the Guaranty Trust company, abruptly left his desk in the accounting department today and climbed out on a 14-inch ledge II stories above the street.
 If you come closer, I'll jump," he told fellow workers.
 While some of his friends en- gagged him in conversation another slipped away to a telephone and soon five radio cars and two fire department companies sped to the scene. sirens screaming. ~
 Leonardo meanwhile, inched to- ward the brink until his heels were over the ledge and he was balanc- ing precariously on his toes.
 Patrolman Thomas Wilson and Frank Stanley, clerk, climbed on the ledge from windows on both sides of Leonard. They moved slow ly toward him. talking as fast as they could of the joys of life and the pain of death.
 "You'd better get away" Lean ard warned.
 But as he spoke both men lunged forward, a dangerous move--and hurled him back into the office. He was taken to the psychopathic ward at Bellevue hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
MRS G0SELIN OF FORESTVILLE IS
 DEAD OF HURTS
Woman Injured at Top of ASouthington Mountain
 Died, To-day

Mrs. Mary Goselin, 3S, of Al Gen. tral avenue. Forestvilie, died at St. Mary's hospital at 7;1O o'clock this morning, eight days after she had been admitted after having been severely injured in an auto crash at the top of Southington Mountain on July Fourth. Medical Examiner pr. Edward .Kirschbaum, at the request of Deputy Coroner. Walter ": Smyth, will perform an autopsy this afternoon to determine the exact cause of death.
 Frank Valley, driver of the car in which Mrs Goselin was riding with Mrs Valley and MT Goselin. is now free on bonds. He was held as coroner's prisoner two days after the accident, being taken into custody by Wolcott authorities and lodged at the Waterbury police station.
 Pneumonia Developed
 Dr Kirschbaum said early this afternoon that hospital records snow that the woman died of pneumonia. The latter disease is said to have developed as the re- suit of hemorrhage caused di- rectly by the crash.
 Mrs Goselin was in an almost continual coma since the time she was admitted to the hospital. Her name was placed on the danger list immediately and though she showed slight improvement for few days. her life was despaired of yesterday. VI
 According to reports given the deputy coroner, the car operated bv Valley struck a milk truck near the top of the Southington moun- tain. then turned over on its side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
Railpay Worker Left Surprising Fortune
Clothes Disclosed Bank Books With Deposits of $ll ,4Ol .54-Italian Consul in Charge

Believed to have left only few hundred dollars at his death, Pa cifico Copponi, 57, railroad laborer, who made his home with MT. and Mrs. Frank Mockus at 71 South Leonard street, was discovered to have been worth $11, ,401.54 when he died Sunday. The startling dis covery was made by Thomas Col asanto, undertaken, and Michael Siano, employe at the office of Mas colo, Mcknight and Dauch, who went to the Waterbury hospital to get clothing worn by the de- ceased when he entered the insti- tuition for an emergency operation, July 3rd.
 A hearing was held in probate court, this morning and Judge Dem his J. Slavin appointed Pasquale DeCicco, Italian consul at New Ha- ven, administrator of the estate. The consul was appointed because he is the legal representative in this state of Italian subjects living in Italy. The deceased leaves a brother. Tilo, and sister, Palma, in Camerino, Italy.
 Found Two Bank Books
 MT Colasanto and MT Siano found two bank books showing deposits are the Citizens & Manufacturers National and the Waterbury Saw ings bank. In the former the book showed a balance of $4,1S1.63. and in the latter, $5,357.91. In addi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
ALFALFA BILL
 SANG SWAN SONG
His Spectacular Reign in Oklahoma Ended--He
 Will Retire

Oklahoma City, July 12.-(UP) --Gov w. H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray to-day sang his swan song as titu- lar head of the democratic par ty and state government in Okla homa after one of the most spec tacular administrations in south western history.
 Murray frankly admitted repu- diation at the hands of the voters who last week put Rep P. ". Marland, New Deal candidate, in office with, a large majority.
 Though retaining office until next January. the picturesque governor announced he would make no more speeches, write nc more political articles; would not interfere or even advise in activl- ties of the general election cam paign or state government.
 When Il became governor of this staet," he wrote in his per- sonai organ, the Blue Valley Far- nier to-day, T became leader and titular head of the democratic party, and leader of the people.
 ''In the recent primary, the lead-, ership was repudiated by my par ty. The power that can give is the power than can take away and those who gave me that power have assumed that leadership"
 Murray's candidate, Speaker Tom Anglin, was badly beaten.
 '.It would be improper for me, so long as I am in this office, to assume to interfere, even to ad. vice, with the political campaigns or activities of the state, and do not choose to oppose, for. I ann a democrat stilJ-'still, under re- straipt," he continued.
 "The metropolitan press, many utilities and the oil fraternity have for years sought a business mans administration" Murray said.
 They noy have one, elected by the subterfuge yand ,intrigueE o! the Ku Klux Klan. abundantly fi- nancel by the Oil association, bark and supported by the nietro- politan press, aided and abetted by group of .slandercrs who mis- renresented the acts of this ad- ninistratoin.' .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
Final Neze,s Flashes
FIFTY PERSONS INJURED

Bethesda, O., July 12.-(UP)- Fifty per sons were injured today some seriously, when porch balcony at the Epworth Park hotel collaps- ed. Every available doctor and ambulance was called, It could not be immediately determined whether any were fatally hurt. A convention was in session at the hotel More than 1000 delegates to school admission convention were in the two-story, frame hotel when the accident occurred. Large porches surround the building, and it was assumed that supports collapsed un- der weight of the massed delegates. Injured were sped to hospitals in St Clairsville and Mar tins Ferry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
TAVERNS GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS
 FOR THE FUTURE
New Regulations Become Effective TO-day--Many
 Strict Rules

Waterbury's taverns to-day were feeling the first effects of the liquor control commissions new regula- tions. which went into effect last night. A number of local taverns have been forced to change their window arrangements, to alter their lighting plans and to dispose of victrolas and other means of providing music for patrons.
 The regulations are four in num- Der and provide (a) There shall be no music or entertainment. This includes radios, victrolas and danc- ing. Radios can be used for base- ball scores, speeches and the like but must be turned off when music is the main part of the program,
 (b) No structural alterations can be made in taverns without the express consent of the com Any changes in the inte- riors of taverns must from now on be approved b ythe commission before they can be actually started.
 (c) No dim or colored lights can be used. Lights must be bright and clear and afford complete view of the entire interior.
 (d) Windows cannot be ob- structed with signs, advertise ments, plants or curtains. Adver- tisements can be used if they are at thetop of the window and do not obstruct the view from the outside.
 Violation of any of tho new reg ulations. warns the commission, will mean the immediate loss of the owners tavern permit.
 Waterbury's tavern owners, said officials of the local of the Retail Beer Merchants association, will abide by the new rules to the let ter. Though terming them unfair. the local officers say that the reg ulations will be respected and fol- lowed. -- .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12


 The Bauer-Bennett match was followed by large gallery. Miss Bauer led the New Britain girl l at the turn. after both had sunk a hirdie. and took the succeeding two holes with pars. Miss Bennett came back on the next four holes to square the match and they re mained tied on the 10th the goth was played by Miss Bauer in 4 while Miss Bennett played a poor approach and took a five to he eliminated.
 The Broadweli- Davis match. for the first nine holes, was as evenly contested. Miss Broadwell led 1 up at the, turn and clinched her chance for the finals when Mrs Travis took on the 18th to making the going even more diffi-' cult. They halved the succeeding two holes.
 Miss Bauer was out in 40 and back in AZ to equal her first round score. Miss Bennett took Al out and the same on the return.
 The auer-Broadwell final match will be played over Shenecossett Country club course tomorrow.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
DEMOCRATS ARE SURE THE PARTY
 IS HARMONIzED
Meeting of State Central Committee Pointed in r That Direction

That the democratic state con- vention this fall will be held in New London on either September 9th and 9th or 9th and 7th was the general opinion late yesterday afternoon as the central committee adjourned after a lengthy meeting in New Haven. Contrary to expec- tations bu. largely in cause of har- mony, the committee refrained from setting the convention city and dates and also took no direct action on picking the keynote" speaker. All these duties were re- ferred to sub- committee.
 It Is expected. however, that United States Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford will deliver the keynote" address as temporary chairman. and that Congressman Francis T. Maloney of Meriden will be the permanent chairman of the convention.
 Yesterdays meeting was har- monious throughout, except for one short, minor fiare-up. Har- mony marked the afternoons pro- ceedings. Great enthusiasm was shown as stirring addresses were delivered by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Congressman Maloney and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
BANDIT WAS CROss-EYED

ChlcagO, July Iz.-(UPJ-VlctOr Blue, manager of a grocery store, was arranging cans of beets on shelf when seedy stranger walked gazing toward door of back room So he kept on arranging cans of beets. A shot rang out, narrowly missing Blue He ran to cash register and stuffed $8 into the bandits hands.
 T didn't notice at first that the fellow was cross eyed" Blue explained to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-12
FOUR GO DOWN
 WITH ROWBOAT

St Clair, Michigan, July 12 s-- (UP) - A mother, her son. and two strangers who begged a ride in their rowboat drowned in the St Clair river last night.
 Mrs Mary Davidson 35. Brigden. nsSrIS Hrsd Dnpn ns s4 sVn rourtrirht ontarin ana had completeds.a a shopping trip here and prepared to row their boat back to their homes on the Canas
 The boat overturned as it neared mid-channel. . N
 The pilot Of ferry across the river, heard their screams, turned in their direction. and searched for them with his lisht