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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

building was in such bad condition
il would not be profitable TO re-
pair It. No other structure is con-
templated at present.
Another one TO be rased in the
near future, it is understood, is
the building on Whitehead street.
formerly used by the Meltaer
Motor company and earlier. the
Victoria Restaurant.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
Lodge Officer
To Visit Here

Mrs. Leona Faircloth, worthy
grand matron of the Grand Chap
ter of Florida. Order Eastern Star,
is expected to arrive over the East
Coast tomorrow.
At s o'clock in the evening the
worthy grand matron will pay her
official visit to Fern Chapter Num-
Der 81 of Key West.
Mrs. Faireloth will be accom-
panied on her visit by Mrs. Ellen
Deer, state grand instructor OF
the order.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

en-, are invited to attend a meet
ing Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock at Miss Mollie Parker's
home. 1OI5 South street.
The purpose of the meeting will
be to discuss plans for an organi-
cation Of those engaged in artistic
and literary creative work, it is
announced by those sponsoring
the movement.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
STARVES WITH RICHES

GATESBY, Eng. With $780,
900 worth of securities in a
bureau drawer. Jonas Forster. of
this city. starved to death in a
hotel there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Mrs. Rita Walker, formerly Miss
Rita Torano, with her niece, Miss
Delphina Hyde, who had been Wis
iting in Tampa with relatives since
November, arrived in Key West
yesterday morning on the Steam
ship Florida. They are guests here
of Mrs. w. B. Buckley at their
home, 1921 Royal street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
TEARING DOWN
OLD BUILDING
wREcKING CREW WORKING
ON DUVAL. STREET STRUc.
TURE

One more OF the dilapidated
structures that offend the senses
Of strangers and Key westers is
being torn down by . wreeking
crew.
This is the building on Duval
street just north Of the down.
town branch of Frank Johnson's
Bazaar. II is owned by Aquilino
Lopez.
The owner told The Citizen the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
TO SUBSCRIBERS

If you do not receive your
paper by 600 o'clock in the
afternoon, use your telephone
or your neighbours phone and
call 81 and a paper will be sent
to your home. A complaint
boy is on duty at this office
from 500 to 7:15 p. m. for the
purpose of delivering con,-
plants. Help us give you 100
percent service by calling 81 if
you do not receive The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
TO HAVE GROUP
PHOTO TAKEN

All members of the Baptist sun
day School are requested to be
present on time next Sunday
morning FOR the taking of group
picture Of the Sunday School,
states Rev. Jas. s. Day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

With only 80 hours Of sunshine
during November and December
needed. the 1911 record az i.720
hours at Kew. near London. may
be broken.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
HANGS SELF IN PRISON

WINCHESTER, Ene.-A weel
before the expiration Of a wears
sentence for arson. Patrick Law
less Of this city. hanged himself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Miss Freda Thomson was the
first woman in Australia and the
third in the British Empire to
qualify for a flying instructors
license.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Mrs. Leonard Sands, wife of
Chief Engineer Sands of the
Steamship Steel Pier, who was
spending a few days with rela-
tives in Key West, has returned to
Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
DIES DANCING WITH MATE

ST. PAUL - While waltzing
with her husband at a community
dance, Mrs. Flora Trafford of this
city, dropped dead.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

CRATES when fighting among
themselves use their long necks
like sledge hammers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Rogelio Gomez, justice of the
peace of Key West, who has been
visiting for about one week in Ha-
vana and other points in Cuba, re-
turned on the Steamship Florida
yesterday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
Arrange Meeting For
Artists And Writer'S

Resident and visiting artists
and writer's, both men and wom-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Mrs. Manuel Domeneche left on
the afternoon train yesterday for
West Palm Beach where she will
be the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Albert L. Barker.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Mrs. r. H. Noble was an out
going passenger yesterday after
noon over the East Coast for
Coral Gables where she will be the
guest of her brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Pea
cock,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Mrs. B. d. jerks, who was in
Key West for a period of several
weeks, left on the afternoon train
yesterday to join her daughter,
Mrs. Meroba Hood in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01
~O@oSSeeo eeae@eS~S~ sees
MENTION

Mrs. Agnes Pritchard, who was
visiting relatives in Miami, return
ed on the midday train yesterday
accompanied by her son, Robert.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

~~~--~~-
Raleigh Albury was a passenger
on the afternoon train yesterday,
going to attend a business confer
ence in st. Augustine, Fla.
Jack Golden, manager of the
Hotel Colonial, who was in Miami
for several days on business, re-
turned over the East Coast yes
terday. . ....
Mrs. Beryl Curry and son, Ken
meth, who were spending a while
in Miami with Mrs. Curry's broth
er-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Mcfarland, returned on the
Havana Special yesterday
Mrs. John A. Russell, daughter
and two children, who were in Key
West for a brief visit with rela-
tives and friends, left yesterday
for the home in Islamorada.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. James, of
Lorraine, Ohio, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A! H. Loop, of Cleveland, who
were in Key West for a weeks
stay with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Martin, left yesterday afternoon
for stop in Miami before return
ing to their homes.
Mrs. Victor Moffatt was an out
going passenger on the afternoon
train yesterday for Miami where
she will spend a few days with rela-
tives.
George M. Gray, representing
the Gray Printing company of
Fostoria, Ohio, was caller at The
Citizen this morning and is meet
ing Key Westers he has not seen
in Is years. Is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-01

Raleigh Albury was a passenger
on the afternoon train yesterday,
going to attend a business confer
ence in st. Augustine, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
BUTTON co. AGREES
 TO NOLLE CHARGE
Theft of Barrell of Brass Dismissed From Court
 Docket

Charged with theft of . barrel of metal from the Waterbury But ton company, Carmen Laudati, 23 of 9S Meriline avenue, was given . nolle in city cour3 today after the company had told police that 1t did not care to prosecute.
 The police alleged that Laudati while moving refuse from the company property, stole a barrel of scrap brass and sold it to a dealer. He was arrested after De- tectiye Sergt. Henry Johnson and Detective Joseph Bender had traced the sale of the metal.
 Nolles were given to two Nauga- tuck youths. Eugene Balinski, 23, and John Kocharowslki, "A, both of Scott street, who were charged with breach of the peace.
 A nolle was given to Thomas Doolan, 22, of 35 Washington street, charged with operating without a license and using illegal registration.
 Anthony Cianciolo, 21, of 19 Kay tonne avenue, charged with reck- less driving, gained a continuance to October 18th.
 Continued to october il was giv- en to Mathew Bovine, 69, of 19 Crown street, charged with operat- ing while under the influence ut liquor and Benjamin Katz, 24. charged with violation of the state sale of drugs law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
Court Actions

Six civil actions filed in the com mon pleas court today asks a total of $13,650 damages. The suits range in nature from actions bas- ed on non-payment of bills for at- torneys' services to injuries sus- tained in automobile collisions.
 The law firm of Healey & Healey bring suit for $500 damages against Sergei Nikitko, on common count writ, alleging he owes the firm for professional services rendered him. It is believed the suit arises from the services rendered by the firm in the alienation of affection suit brought against Nikitko which was recently settled out of court.
 City Named
 The city of Waterbury Is named defendant in $5,000 action brought by Nunzio Lenegnale for injuries alleged in a fall in the sidewalk in front of 162 Wood street, March Il, 1884. John Feeley asks $5,000 damages from Boleslaw Juzwick and the Falcon Baking Co. for in- juries he suffered when the car he was driving was in collision with the defendants car at Bald win and South Main streets June II. Attorney Vincent A. Miller asksd $250 damages against oJhn Fiata and Rose Mariotti in an ac- tion brought on a common count writ.
 Collision Responsible
 Edward Thomas sues Howard M. Turner for $2,500 damages in an action based on an automobile col lisionlision at the foot of South ington mountain Aug. 4th. The plaintiff claims he was seated in a car owned by Charles Norfiet that was parked on Canal street at the foot of the morDltain when the ma chine was struck by the defend- ant'scar. The Phoenix Indemnity Co. asks $400 damages from D. Emmet Shea and Raymond Shea of Naugatuck in an action involving 1 insurance policy payments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

Beer. Wine and Liquor MetohAnts association or Connecticut.
 The resolution. to be eubmitted to the General Assembly which contenes n January. provides that taverna, hotels and pesteurants De one permit be issued for every one thousand population; that flat fee system be established to aboligh the state tax, that bowers of the commission be limited. and that Q Sunday closing law be. enacted, per- mittees refralned from selling liduor within 200 feet qf a church or school and no sales be made to minors.
 Sales by the drink were adypcat- Cd, the resolutions stated, because "the present law is discriminatory and compels people who may de- sire but one drink to buy a bottle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
DISTEFANO DRAWS
 YEAR JAIL TERM
Recommendation of State Prosecutor Saves Ac.
 cuSed From Prison

Criminal business in the super for court ended this week with the sentencing of two men to terms in the county jail at New Haven. It was announced that the remain- ing criminal matters will be dis- posed of next week when the jury will report for the first time Tuesday morning.
 The cases disposed of today were those of Edward Distefano. 31, and Palmino Spordone, 34, who pleaded guilty to statutory charges. The former was given six months on each of two counts, making a total of a years term. The sentences, Judge John Rufus Booth said, will be served consecu. lively. Spardone was given four months.
 The cases to be tried before the jury next week are those of Frank Melesky, Joseph Kisonas and Afl- thony Plungis, all charged with robbery with violence, and Frank and John Salinardi, charged with several counts of assault.
 It is believed the three youths charged with robbery will go on Irlal LlrBC LO U0 1OllOWS0 Ivy sAS Salinardi brothers.
 Assistant States Attorney Will liam B. Fitzgerald, who presented Distefano and Spordone to the court stated the offenses charged against the accused were repre- hensib1e. Distefano, who is mar ried, was credited by Attorney Fitzgerald to have been the leader in the case.
 Attorney Fitzgerald recommends ed a jail sentence in each case. Judge Booth agreed the case was sordid and added that if 1t had nct been for the recommendation of the states attorney, prison sen- tence would have been imposed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
|MISHAP VICTIMS
 REPORTED BETTER
Lawrence Blanc and Ed- nlond PheIan Resting
 More Comfortably

Victims of two unusual accid dentb were reported as resting cpmfDr- tably at St. Mary's hospital today. They are Lawrence Blanc, S2. of 8 Marley place, and Edmund Phelan. 8, of 16 South Leonard street.
 Blanc fell from roof on Wol- 'cot street yesterday 1norhint, sus- taining injuries about the head and shoulders, It is not known yet whether he has a skull frac. tufe.
 The Phelan boy was badly burn- ed About the face when he placed a lighted match in the opening of a fill pipe of an underground gaA- oline tank near his home yester. terday afternoon. The tank still had enough residue to cause the explosion when the match held by the boy came in contact with the explosive fumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
Veterans Council
 Endorses Program
Pledges Cooperation to Italian Ex.Service Men in
 Columbus Day Arrangements

At the regular monthly meeting of the Waterbury Veterans Cbun- ell held last evening at the state armory 1t was voted that the Council cooperate with the Italian American Veterans association in the Columbus Day parade. Chair man Thomas E.. White and Vice. Chairman Charles La Due were delegated to attend the meetings of the Italian American Veterans association in order to be fully ac- quainted with the coming Colum. bus Day activities. The council will also urge each veteran organiza- ton in the city to cooperate and lend active support.
 Council contact officer, Robert Birt stated that quotas for CCG camps will be held open until next Tuesday October Srd and all vet erans desirous of making applica- tions should immediately get in touch with him at the Lincoln House on Field street.
 Commander Vincent Mahoney of the V. F. w., member of the Coun- cil and chairman of the Armistice Day committee spoke on, the com ing activities for Afmistice Day. The Council voted to enter float in the parade. Ernest Kropp, dele- gate from the Spanish War Vet erans was appointed to make ar- engagements regarding the float.
 A communication was received from the American War Mothers association wherein it stated that to become eligible as a Gold Star Mother said a mother must be Q citizen of the United States and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
Democratic Women
 Planning Campaign
Action to Be Taken at Tomorrow Evenings Meeting;
 Mrs Hayden Issues Call

have in their possession several hundred applications.
 Democratic Town Chairman Town Chairman Frederick w. Palomba also have a large number of applications which they will turn into the, registrars on the f- nal day for filing.
 Italian Meeting
 Another democrat meeting will take place tomorrow night, also The Italian Democratic club will meet in the city hall and several speakers will discuss the cam paign plans and issues. President Charles Sciullo will preside. The members of the Italian Women's Democratic club have been invit- ed to the session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
ORDER OF NOTICE.

THE CITIZENS & MANUFACTURE FRS. NATIONAL BANK, of Water. bury, a corporation organized un- der the Laws of the United States and. having its principal place of bury, County of New Haven and State of Connecticut.
 vs.
 PETER M. DEvEN1s. last of Wa terbury and now gone to parts unknown. if living. then his creditors; of Anna Tennenbaum and HAROLD c. GREEN, both of said Waterbury.
 STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. WA TERBURY, September 25th. 1884. tiff praying for reasons therein set forth for foreclosure and possession of mortgaged premises returnable on the first Tuesday of November 1884, before the Court of Common Pleas for the Judicial District of Waterbury. State of Connecticut, 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority, that the de- fendant Peter M. Devenis is resid . 2 ing in Ukmerge, Kaunas, Lithuania. and absent from this State.
 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, I1dI nOtlCo OL tnS PCh0OHSy VI % " complaint be given to said defend- ant Peter M. Devenis, his widow. 8 heirs, representatives and creditors by publishing this. order in the Waterbury Democrat a newspaper printed In Waterbury three days successively, commencing on or be- fore the 2eth day of September 1884 also by the depositing of true and attested copy of said complaint, citation. and of this order of notice in the Post Office at said Waterbury postage paid, by registered letter M. Devenis at P. o. No. 12, Ukmerge. Kaunas, Lithuania, on or before the 26th day of September 1884, by some proper officer or indifferent person.
 WILLIAM M. GILLETTE. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas STATE of CONNECTICUT. DIS. TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. WA TERBURY, September 18th. 1884. The within and foregoing is a true and attested copy of the orig inal Order of Notice in my hands Tor service.
 Attest:
 SAMUEL ERSHLER. 9-36-3t Constable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
OPPOSING COUNSEL
 PRAISED BY JUDGE
Arson Case Ends in Dis- , charge of Frank
 CiarlO

A discharge on charges of hav- ing wilfully set fire to the building at 31-35 Canal street last June 10th, was given Frank Ciarlo, 3S, of this city upon completion of his trial before Judge John Rufus Booth in superior court yester- day. Judge Booth said he was bound by law to free the accused because the state had not proved beyond a reasonable doubt the guilt of Ciarlo.
 In a lengthy summation, Judge Booth complimented Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitz-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIS. TRICT of fwATERBURY,s ,ss. PRO. BATE COURT, Sept. 22nd. 1884 ESTATE of EARL L. KINCH. late of the Town of Waterbury. in Said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested within said time will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in. debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ANNE l.. KINCH, 9-24-3t Administr rix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

The womens division of the To- cal campaign organization has been working diligently for the past few weeks getting the names of new voters. At tomorrow nights meeting they will report on pro- gress made to date and make fur ther plans for procuring new ap- plications and subsequently, get- ting the' prospective electors be- fore the board of registration.
 New Applications
 The board of registration will sit at the city hall from october 18th to 18th. The final date for filing applications to be made vot- CTS is October 9th. At the present time Registrars of Voters Henry O'Connor and Thomas F. Dillane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
Baldwin St. Man
 Assault Victim

John Frederick of Baldwin street escaped serious injury when assaulted by two men at the cor ner of Riverside street and Sunny side avenue this morning. Police today had found no traces of the attackers, who lied after the as- sault. Frederick was not robbed.
 Motor Patrolman John Deeley and George McElligott questioned Frederick and found that two men had halted the victim and asked him for match. While he was getting the match the pair struck him and knocked him to the pave- ment.
 Frederick went to the light com pany switching station on Freight street, where employees called DO. lice. He was then taken to head quarters in the police ambulance but had received no serious in jrries.
 During torrential rain in Belfast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

gerald who presented the states case and Attorney William K. Lawlor, counsel for the accused for ''the excellent manner in which the case was prepared and defended" Judge Booth said he could not place much credence in the testimony of David Allard, the states star witness.
 Damage of $20,000 was caused by the blaze in the building owned by the Union & New Haven Trust Co. The trial has been in progress since 8 week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

Members of the women's Denn- ocratic club will convene tomorrow night at party headquarters on East Main street for the purpose of launching plans for the state election campaign in Waterbury. Mrs. Henry A. Hayden. president of the club, issued the call for the meeting today and said that she expects a large attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
INDIAN HANDICRAFT

Vancouver, B. c. (UP)-Proof the modern Indian of the north woods is independent of the white man was given in an exhibit of h. dian handacraft at the Canada Pacific Exhibition. Every necessity from clothes to eating utensils is made by the aboriginals. 1t was disclosed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

cr elss patronize boktleeEerq of .sfi d keasiea which thrive under the
 The conneStIcut Tavern oNnerss a associatior. through tts state on8aIl* izer. M. A. Jackson, New Lpndon, todav submitted similar proposals to Gov. wilbur L. Crhs. A si.0vO license fee, abolition of the state tar, standard glasses aRd prices, Sunday closing and sealing of rear doors. were recommended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
ASKED
 IN LIQUOR LAWS
State Assn Prepares ResO- lntion For Legislature,
 Gov. Cross

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 27.-- (UP) Demands for changes in the state liquor law control act to permit sales by the drink, limit the number and location of permittees, and abolish discriminatory pro- visions of the law, are contained in resolutions adopted by the Retail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
NOTICE.

A hearing on the application of Phelps Oil Sales Co. for approval certificate to install a retail gaso- line filling station at ITS West Li- berty, St., will be held on Weakness the Mayors Office, City Hall, Wa terbury, Connecticut, as provided by General Statute.
 (Signed)
 FRANK HAYES, o oe o. Navor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of Nathan Polancer for approval cer- tificate to install retail gasoline filling station at 123-127 East Main street will be held on Wednesday. cc4 8, 1884, at 11:30 a. n., in the Maybr's Office. City Hall, Water- anrY Connecticut, as provided by General Statute.
 (Signed)
 FRANK HAYES. s-25-3t Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

whose son or daughter serving in the World war dled as a result of service injuries or disease on or be- fore July 2l. 1921.
 A communication was received from the American Legion inviting the Council to attend installation exercises of the Corporal Coyle post and auxiliary at Wi1by high school next Saturday evening after which open house will be held at the American Legion Home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27
pr,r srAI, ro RE ClnAuH

Aiientowrh Pa tUF Paul Mur- phy. forfaeF University of PeiiIlsyl- vania stare has beectlae baoknelu coach for the Muhlehperg ColleEe football team. Murphy, after hls kfaduation from Peftf Tn lytss coached at the University of kan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-27

During torrential rain in Belfast Northern Ireland, recently