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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

CtelminB Gnet O mlgeake mas been made in the selection of the oldest colored resident in the city, Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, head of the Pearl Street neighborhood house, has been asked to recon. aider her action in announcing that the first colored settler in the city was William Games. It is claimed by some that Lafayette T. Minnis who arrived in Water bury in the year 1851 should have the honor. MT. Minnis who was in the barberine business under the old Scovill House brought MT. Games to this city to assist him in his trade and 8 few years later made him a partner in the busi- ness, 1t is claimed.
 Vouchers attesting to the fact have been furnished by many prominent Waterburians who in- sist that Mir. Minnis was q resident the Civil War. Fred Minnis, son of Lafayette, still a citizen of Wa terbury and well known old time ball player who performed with the Acmes years ago. told the Democrat this morning that Mrs. Alexander apparently was in error. He said that Mrs. Alexander came to this city about 12 years ago and therefore could easily be mistaken. Fred Minnis produced evidence to- day to prove his claim and asked that justice be done to the memory of his father.
 VOuchers Obtained
 Some of the vouchers produced follow: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rum ford, 85 year old colored resident wrote that l.. T. Minnis was the first colored barber in Waterbury. William Games opened barber shop after Minnis and later they formed a partnership and were in business together on Bank street, between the old postoffice and Welton building. During the Civil War or soon after Games and his wife left Waterbury, due to some trouble and went to Philadelphia to live. He and his wife died there. L. T. Minnis suffered a shock in his shop and was taken home, where he died in 1874. These facts I am sure of.
 Daniel F. Noonan. former offi- cial of the Farrell Foundry com pany writes:
 "In reviewing my early recollec- tions, recall MT. Minnis, colored barber. located in the Brown block near Center Square as the only colored barber in the city. Only one Irish, Tom Hill, who was over Bauby's corner, later in the Scovill House basement. Your father was at that time the only colored bar Der then and for a considerable time after.
 "Your father was Q very likable person who made friends and kept them. In 1873. March 4th, the sec- ond Inauguration of President Grant, he arranged to meet 8 brother from Kansas and as the End c. N. G. voted to participate in the ceremonies, our captain, c. R. Ramon took him as his order ly, which obtained his everlasting gratitude to Go. G."
 Others Recall
 G. H. Manville, pattern and model maker of 32 Walnut street, said to be over 80 years of age in supporting the claim of Fred Minnis, another voucher attesting to the fact that staetments con- tained in the above leters were cor correct. He repeated many of these statements in his letter. Wales Porter. age 91 of 1470 North Main street upheld Lafayette Min his and offered many recollections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

told Salvador De Madariaga of Spain, chairman of the committee, that Italy cannot recognize the committee because she abstained from the council vote which es- tablished 1t.
 Furthermore, they said, Italy objects to the presence of Britain on the committee because the Italians consider the British an in- terested power in the dispute.
 Ethiopia Fixes Date
 Ethiopia has fixed September IS as the deadline for League of Ma tions Council action in its dispute with Italy and has threatened to appeal to the league assembly If action Is not forthcoming by then, 1t was reported today.
 The report was not confirmed. Ethiopia was said to have ad- dressed the committee of five which is seeking solution of the dispute.
 An appeal would be really an appeal to the small nations, com prising the overwhelming majority of the leagues 58 members. to pro- tect another small nation against attack by 8 great power. Salvador De Madariaga of Spain chairman of the committee of i've Great Britain, France, Poland, l Turkey and Spain-has seen both Baron Pompeo Aloisi of Italy and the Bedjirond Tecla Hawariate of ! Ethiopia, and his report to the committee was the first business today.
 It was hoped the committee 1 would know exactly where it's own men. bers stood as regards the dis pute and what they could expect from Italy and Ethiopia. Sharp Divergence At present, 1t is known that there is sharp divergence among the five committee members on proposed French solution--an in- ternational mandate for Ethiopia in which Italy would play the dom- inant part.
 The league assembly, the con- gress of all nations which meets once a year, Is in adjournment un. til tomorrow. when Sir Samuel Hoare of Great Britain and Pre- mier Pierre Laval of France are due to make speeches. the first ones on the Italian Ethiopian dis pute.
 A brief visit by the Prince of Wales to the league capital this morning was interpreted by some as royal gesture of support for the British delegation and Britain'S strong prologue policy. Hence there was some excitement. The prince left for Budapest. British Prepare
 Valetta, Malta. Sept. 10-(UP)- Heavy endorsements of battle ships, cruisers, destroyers, mine sweepers and other craft from home waters are arriving here daily to supplement the Mediterra- mean fleet. already engaged in ex- tensive maneuvers in the eastern Mediterranean near the Sueg Canal. The British battleship Barham, of 31,000 tons, and equipped with
 a main battery of eight 15-inch guns, arrived today. So did the minesweepers Hussar, skipjack, Halcyon and Harrier. which came
 from Portland.
 The sloop Deptford is due this evening anA the liner Neuralia. with troops from England, will ar" rive tomorrow. The cruisers Australia and Fro- bisher and the destroyer White- head are expected shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

NNVHtIHueO rom PaG0 l.1 remain until 9 p. m. Every man, woman, boy and girl, will know where to report to a designated post or barracks where leaders will await them.
 It will be a test of Italy as a na. ton for rapid. efficient mobiliza- ton that may come as a business one later.
 Alone of all the man and woman power in the country, the army which Is to reach 100000 by Oc- tober 1-wili not be affected. It is already mobilized and ready for war.
 Italy Will Boycott
 Geneva. Sept. 10-(UP)-Italy has decided to boycott completely the committee of five which is seeking a solution of its dispute with Ethiopia, 1t was sal on reli- able authority today.
 Benito Mussolini. it was said. had given his chief delegate to the League of Nations orders to refuse to recognize the committees power to intervene in the dispute.
 Italy did not vote in the council when this committee was formed.
 The report of the boycott came soon after Mussolini at Rome or dered flor the near future" trial mobilization-which 1t Is believed VIII coincide with Italy's attack on Ethiopia-of some 100000 men, women, boys and girls. the full military and civil force of Italy.
 It came also on top of report that Ethiopia had set September 1a as the final date for League Coun- ell action, and falling . solution of the dispute by then would appeal to the league assembly.
 Italian sources said Baron Pom- peo Aloisi. Italian representative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
St. Joseph's Holy Name Bulletin

There will be . dance given by the members of the St. Jo- scph's Holy Name society for the benefit of the fife and drum corps. The dance will be held on Saturday, Septem. ber 21 in St. Joseph's Audito. rum on John street. The Melodians under the direction of Norbert Alexis will supply the music. Tickets are ale ready on sale and may be ob- tained from Victor Sabalaus- kas, or members of the fife and drum corps.
 The Holy Name Fife and Drum Corps plans to attend g. meet in Pittsfield, Mass, on September 21. if a decrease in the number of infantile pa. ralysis cases is observed, oth- erwise the meet will be can- celled.
 Word has been received that Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's parish will arrive in New York on September 20. Rev. Valantie- jus is vacationing in Lthuania as Q guest of his mother.
 Plans will be completed for the reception in honor of Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, at a busi- ness meeting of the committee in charge of the affair tomor- row night in the old school hall. All members of the com- mittee are asked to attend this meeting.
 The annual Tag Day whose purpose is to raise funds for maintaining the St. J0seph's Orphanage has been post. poned indefinitely. No date has been made for the reopen. ing of St. Joseph's school.
 The Holy Name Study club will resume its weekly discus sions shortly. Forty Hours devotion will begin at St. Jo- seph's Church on Sept. 29,... Reception in honor of Rev. Joseph Valantiejus will be held on Oct. 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
LACK OF QUORUM
 CALLS OFF MEETING

Due to the absence of . quorum. the scheduled adjourned meeting of the board of aldermen did not take place last night. At the ofiice of Mayor Frank Hayes this morning 1t was stated that . call for . spe. cial meeting will be issued within a few days. At the special meet ing the list of polling places for the coming city election will be adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Maine, Massachusetts. New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Islc Id and Vermont.
 One of the man features of the two-day session of interest to Tax Collector Ennis and Assessor Crary will be a round- table discussion on "The Fu- ture of the Property Tax".
 Other important subjects to be considered will be state rev. enue problems, federal, state and local taxation. lessons with respect to taxes by the present period of economic de- precision, municipal financing and reporting and the extent to which incorporated indus tries should be taxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
C Controversy Started
 On Pioneer Settler
Lafayette T. Minnis First COlored Resident Here
 Vouchers State-W. Games Mentioned in Records

Fannie Hill of 132 Platt street rallied to the cause asserting that MT. Minnis certainly should be entitled to the honor. Mrs. Hill arrived In Waterbury in 186A and at the present time is 94 yeafs of age. F. F. McKeon who arrived in this city more than 70 years ago was strongly in favor of MT. Min- his and claimed that Mrss Alex ander had no reason for making the selection of Mir. Games and upholding her wish over all jus tified opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Tax Collector William A. Ennis and John H. Crary of the board of assessors will attend the 23rd annual con- ference on taxation scheduled to take place in Providence the 18th and goth under the auspices of the New England State Tax Officials association. State Tax Collector William H. Hackett will be among the principal speakers at the two- day conference. He will talk on recent legislation and court opinions on the existing tax laws in Connecticut.
 Similar subjects be dis cussed by representatives of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Nations Mechanical Progress
 Goes On Display In Cleveland
 Sept. Il, First Time Since 1929
Foreign Countries Sc n d Representatives
 To Tool Show, Hailed By Business ' AS Sign of Industrial Revival
By EDWARD J. LALLY. JR. United Press Stan Corresp0ndent)

Cleveland )America's mechanical progress will
  2 During that time Cleveland will be the machine capital 
 Whng motors of than 800 machines of 600 different types including Machine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
COLLEGE GRADS SEEK JOBS

Athens. o. (UP)-College grad uates must be finding jobs easier to find. The Ohio university job placement bureau here recenved 1s1 more calls for graduates to i'll opnings this year than last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

due. Besides, my creditors have lots more money than I have they don't need my measly twen- ty dollars q mOnthw
 Mary's eyes shot Ire. 'sThats the mistaken idea some women have. We don't seem to realise that our creditors are just Or- dinary people with lots of bills to pay, tOO--and they can't pay until we dot
 "Just think, Gladys, they give us the goods and we keeb the money that belongs to them. Why, they actually lend us
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Federation Forwards
 Telegram Of Approval
Endorses Action of League in Requesting President
 for Conference on Italo-Ethiopian Dispute

will receive your earnest con- sideration. I shall be glad to be or service in connection with the suggested conference.
 Faithfully yours.
 LUIGI CRISCUOLO,
 Chairman" MT. Criscuolo stated that he had received a reply to his letter from the Department of State as follows; "Your letter of August "A. 1895, addressed to the Presi- dent has been referred to this Department for acknowledge ment. The contents and sug- gestions which you have made in your letter have been care fully noted and your interest in seeking means to prevent any outbreak of hostilities be- tween Italy and Ethiopia is appreciated. I assure you that the Department is continuing to extend its best efforts to promote peace in every prac- tical way"
 The American League for Italy was founded this year for the purpose of giving the American public the facts re- garding Italy's political airms and aspirations. All of its members are American citi- zens and include: Luigi Cris- cuolo. Chairman; Gen. J. Les- lie Kincaid, and William l.. Bainton, of New York; Francis J. D'Amanda, of Rochester; John M. DiSilvestro. of Phila- delphia; Luigi Scala of Provi- dence: John De Pastino, of Waterbury, Conn. The league has corresponding members in various cities and towns in the United States. ' Copy of Telegrams sent by tho Local Federation to President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull Is as follow:
 To His Excellency
 Franklin D. Roosevelt,
 President of the United States of America, Hyde Park, New York.
 Honorable Sir:-
 The Italian-American Feder- ation of Societies and Clubs of Waterbury, Conn, respectfully advises you that 1t subscribes to the suggestions and re- quest contained in the letter sent you by Luigi Criscuolo, in behalf of the American League for Italy dated August 24, 1885 which has for its purpose, that Your Excellency immediately call a conference of represen- tatives of England, France and and Italy for the purposes em- bodied in said letter.
 Respectfully yours,
 The Italian-American Federation of Societies and Clubs of
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 John De Pastino,
 President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
''5Xoe
it's our turn to play fair with them!"

The argument was on. Gladys was all for putting or payment of her bills. But Mary stood stauneh and firm. For good reasons, evidently "Remem- ber when Bill's salary was cut" she said. "We had all we could do to keep house and home toe gether nnd believe me, 1t was only credit that pulled us drought"
 "Yes. but Mary" protested the other, "whnt's the rushs They know they'll get at some time and money is just as good . few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

moneyl Now it's our turn to play know we're honest and will pay some time-but that d0esm't help them meet their bills when due. tWhat more, Gladys, it's . mean thing to say. but people always seem to sense when . person doesn't pay her billss and they think less Oe her. Of c0uyaes when there's zeal cause fer 1t - like sickness or lncIk of w0rIS--Whys everybody understands and DySl- pathixes. But there's no excuse for forgetting or caTeIessly let. ting bills alide,n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
HonnYHoCK GROWS il FEET

Alexondria, Ind. (UP)-M1ss Eulalia Everhard has a hoilyhock growing in her rock garden that measures II feet 2 inches from the ground to the top of the tall- est flower.
 Gold mining is very active and continues to expand in British Guiana,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

llS AVAsEtsy 0c <A&AVSsA " Credit Rating Bureau. Inc, Field st. LORRAINE SPECIALITY SHOP MANNING-ARMSTRON SHOE STORE McGRATH'S MARKET METROPOLITAN FURNITURE %. MILLER e PECK COMPANY MOHILL FURNITURE COMPANY MUELER-LIEBESKIND COMPANY NATIONAL SUIT HOUSE
 F. 6 Q. SHOPS, INC.
 N. Q H. PHANEUF
 RADIO SHOP J. 0. RAYTKWICH, Jr. (Naugatuck)
 ROSEN'S H. B. RUSSELL TIRE Q RUBBER co.
 SCHNEER,S, INC.
 J. E. SMITH 0 co. SEARS. ROEBUCK 0 COMPANY SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TOE co. STEINMAN's STYLE SHOPPE. INC.
 STEVES gUGENHEIMER'6, INC. UNITED TIRE 6 RADIO GENVIOM, INC. WATERBURY DENTAL eOOMyX WA7ERBURY MOTORS SERVICE ING
 WILHEL01s INC. R. F, WORDEN e SONS, MO. WORTH's READY-TU-WEAR SHOT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Use Your Credit But Sponsored by Following Members of tn AIS TIRE SHOP BEDFORD SILK HOUSE, INC.
 BON WITS
 JOHN BYRON COAL co. CITIZENS COAL COMPANY CLAPP, ROSE 6 VAUGHN, INC. J. R. CLAYTON COMPANY CURTIS ART COMPANY DALLAS FLOWER STORE, INC. ENGELNfAN'S BABY SHOP FAVA'S LADIES' WEAR APPAREL FORESTER & COMPANY
 FREEDMAN'S, INC. GOODRICH-EILVERTO STORES
 M. A. GREEN GRIEvE BIsSET 6 HOLLAND, INC. HADLEY FURNITURE 6 CARPET co. HAMPSON. MNTIE 6 ABBOTT. INC. HOWLAND-HUGHES COMPANY INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMPANY
 J. JOHNSON & SONS JONES, MORGAN Q CO.,, INC.
 KELLERS, ING. JANE KELLY, INC. A. M. LARSON FURNITURE CO.,. INC. LEARY THE FLORIST LEOPOLD FURNITURE COMPANY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
MUSSOLINI WILL
 BE PREPARED

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Montana labor news., 1935-11-21
Roster of Anaconda Unions

Central Labor Council Of Anaconda. Meets
first and third mondays OF each month
in Mill and Smeltermen's Hall, Anaconda.
Mont. President, c. b. Ashlock; Vice
President. William Smith; Secretary,
Pete D.. Liddell. Box 492; Treasurer, r.
Danielsi Warden, Luke Traynor; Irus-
tees, Joseph Doran, Charles Devine and
John Hamill.
Retail Clerks Union. Local No. l04l-Pres-
ident, Pete R. kenne. vice president,
Floyd Vim; cor, and fin. sec, Pete D.
Liddell; guard, Fred Barrett; guide. Tim
Calnani trustees, David Dorward, James
White, Hershal Bates; delegates to Cen
trail Labor Council, Carmeleta Martin, W.
A. Madren. W. ]. Clark.
Local No. SIS. ]. B. !. U. of A. Meets
every fourth Monday at 1870 p. m. at
40 (. Commercial M. L. Madren.
president; II. II. Horne, secretary
treasurer. Exp. 6-9-33.
International Brotherhood of feamsters.
Chauffers, Stablemen and Helpers Of
America, Local No. l0i. President. J. C.
Sestrich; vice president. VIM Murphy;
recording secretary, II. Villereauei
secretary-treasurer, Jack Anderson; con-
ductor, Joe futile; business agent, John
Monohan; trustee, J.. b. Cardinal; dele
gates to Central Labor Council. ]. G.
Sestrich. John Monohan and A. Wright.
United Association of Journeymen Plumb
es and Steamfitters, Local Union No.
673. President, Dan E. Sullivan; Fin.
Sec, Joe Sullivan. Meets first and third
Tuesdays at Carpenters Hall
Montana labor news., 1935-11-21
Roster Of Glasgow Unions

Valley County Trades and Labor Council,
Ronald Neune, President, Glasgow, Mont,
Frank Sutherland. Recording Sec. and
Correspondent, Glasgow, Montana; Arthur
Clark, Financial Sec. and Treas, Box
1854, Glasgow, Montana. Meets, Dignan
Hall. Glasgow, Montana, 8 o'clock every
first and third Monday evening.
Musicians Protective Union. Glasgow Local
244, a. F. Of M. Sim NorthruP' ~ ist
Ave. Soa Glasgow, Montana. Meets Dig
nan Hall, Glasgow. every lst and 3rd
Monday afternoon at ) O'Clock.
Bartenders and Culinary Workers Glasgow
Local 464. Meets Dignan Hall, every
End and 4th Thursday evening, 8 o'clock.
Bernard Sullivan. Sec. and Bus. Agent,
High Life Tavern, Glasgow, Montana.
Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, Int
Brotherhood of Local No. 962. Jas.
S. Venue. Sec. and Treas, Glasgow, Mont,
Ronald Venue, Bus. Agent, Glasgow, Mon
tana. Meets End and 4th Fridays. Dig
nan Hall, Glasgow, Montana.
Plasterers Union Local 1874. 7. II. Stewart,
Sec. and Treas. Bus. Agent. Glasgow
Montana. Irregular meetings.
Electrical Workers Int. brotherhood OF
Local 1853. Clune, Montana Power
Bldg, Sec. & Bus. Agt., Glasgow, Mon
tana. Meets, Montana Power Building,
Glasgow, Montana.
Truck Drivers Union. Transfers, Chsuf-
fers, ETC., Local 635, Fort Peck. Mon
tana. Z. c. Noel, Sec. & Treas. Box 900
Fort Peck, Mont, H.. J. Kelley, Bus. ACT,
Box 900 Fort Peck, Mont. Meets, Blue
Ok. Wheeler, Montana.
Operating Engineers, Int. Brotherhood Of
Branch Charter of Seattle, Washington
Local. Mr.. Scoffield, Bus. Agts Box 900,
Fort Peck, Mont Meets at Blue Ok,
Wheeler, Montana.
United brotherhood OF Carpenters and Join
ers OF America, Union No. l2ll, Glasgow,
Mont. President, Claude Reeve, Fort
Peck, Mont. Recording Secretary, Emil
wiese, Glasgow, Mont. P. Q. Box 7O3;
Financial Secretary and Business Agent,
A. J. Clark. Box 1873. Fort Peck, Mont.
meets second and fourth Friday. /. o.
O. F. Hall, Glasgow, Mont. Meets first
and third and fifth Fridays at Wheeler,
in Wheeler school house.
Montana labor news., 1935-11-21
No. 35S29
M


District of the State of Montana, in and
for the County of Silver Bow.
FREDERICK WESTPHAL, Plaintiff,
SARAH WESTPHAL, Defendant.
The State of Montana Sends Greetings to
the Above Named Defendant;
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, which is filed in
the office of the Clerk of this Court, a
copy Of which is herewith served upon you,
and to file your answer and serve a copy
thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney within
twenty days after the service of this sum
mons, exclusive Of the day of service; and
in case Of your failure to appear or answer,
judgment will be taken against you by de-
fault for the relief demanded in the com
plant.
The plaintiff complains Of you and al
leges; that this plaintiff has been a bona
fide resident of Montana for more than
one year; that you and he intermarried on
or about the 4th day of February, 1920,
at Butte, Montana, and ever since rave
been husband and wife; that no children
have been born as issue of this marriages.
that for more than one year last past and
ever since the 9th day Of October, 1884,
you have wilfully deserted this plaintiff
and continued to live separate and apart
from him without his consent, and against
his will and wish.
Wherefore, plaintiff prays for a decree Of
absolute divorce and for such other relief
as to the Court may seem meet and agree
able to equity.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court this 10th day of November, A. D.,
court sEAL)
F. P. KELLY, Clerk.
By. D. f. HOLLAND, Deputy Clerk.
WILLIAM B. FRAME.
So Owsley Bldg,
Butte, Montana,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First Publication November II, l935-4T.