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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20

THE CITIZENS AND MANUFAC- TURERs NATIONAL BANK OF
 WATERBURY
 THE FRANCO AMERICAN COM PANY, The FRANCO AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB, INCORPORATED, FREDERICK J. LOIsELLE. VIC TOR BERNIER, late of Water- SH1rgl 1rgil, deSsssea, ss ss1,irp LAURA an BEE tSs HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVE and
 bERNIER, EpMuNp H: THI. FAULT. FRANCIs XAVIER BouLEE,E,Al,RD, CHARLES R; GHAR- PERTIER, PES \ n ahAIs b \ THIBAuLT. n A EP- E3- MAss1coTTE, JOHN 5. vALLEE, WTLFRED N VALLEE, ExEcU- TOR and the HEIRS. REPREs Si SiFsTdT5oHs Said 5oHS ANP A PAGEE GEERiToFs T s Hnf nH5PAgLr A $, RsHEsREseSsN X5R0M AND CREDITORS OF FRANCIS A, A. ;, ,,,G(.AAG!M0N, { and LORETTA TREPANIER:
 cogRT UpFcllf fl cGMNSN DsSd4 FHAS e wHTnR ter sR: BURY at WATERBURY, August 20, 1885.
 ORDER uF NOTICE
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DIs- TRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. WATERBURY. August goth, 1885. Upon the complaint of said plain- tiff ei9 THE < ,r,s CIT1zENIS ANp MANI; M}: reasons therein set forth ayis for fore- i- closure and possession of mort- gagged premises, returnable to the first Tuesday of September, 1885, before the Court of Common Pleas for the Judicial District of Water bearing to and being found by the fendants, fine HEiRs, RnPREsEN- TATIvEs AND CREDITORS OF SAID VICTOR gERNIER, deceas- SEipREsrN4hHrtvEs fdi sRs WaPoM HND ddRR1Hhps' dRHp.' iToRs of said FRANcois A. GAG. RGP,R EsESSTixrIvEs AND cREDS.. IToRs OF. JOHN B. yALLEE, late of said Waterbury, deeeased, and Tok M5sr6FD oF rHE H YAhlAah EaTATS of GfFHcHi said JOHN B. vALLEI1, deceased, are absent from this state-gone to pAr' if is N'TrHsgREFoRE ORDERED, That notice of the pendency of. said s1%p:TRt sns Tne ps aEK ysn sG sf!f Ssssra TIvEs AND cREp1ToRs oF- sAfp VICTOR gERNIER, deceased. and TATIVES AND CREDITORS OF said FRANCOIS A. GAGNoN, de- ceased, and The HEIRS. REPRE- sENTATIvES AND CREDITORS OF JOHN B. vALLEE, late of said Waterbury, deceased, and WILL FRED N. VALLEE, ExECUTOR OF THE ESTATE or JOHN B. VAL LEE, deceased, by publishing this order in the Waterbury Democrat, q newspaper printed in Waterbury, three days successively, commenc. ing on or before the goth day of August, 1895, by some proper offi [. cer or indifferent person.
 WILLIAM M. GILLETTE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas STATE of CONNECTICUT. NEW HAVEN COUNTY, ss. WATER. BURY, August 20, 1885.
 The within and foregoing Is a true. and attested Copy of the original Order of Notice in my hands for Publication.
 Attest:
 BENJAMIN GLICKMAN, s-2o-3t Constable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
STATE

Katherine Hepburn in Booth Tarkington's greatest novel, "Alice Adams" and Joan Blondell with Glenda Farrell in "We're In The Money" conclude their engagement at Warner Brothers State theater tonight.
 Tomorrow brings "The Girl Friend" with beautiful Ann Soth- ern, Roger Pryor and Broadways favorite comedian, Jack Haley. It Is romance packed with comedy and filmed against background of some of the most tuneful music the year has seen produced.
 The added feature will be "The 80 Steps" starring handsome Rob- ert Donat who scored brilliant triumph recently in his first pic- ture, "The Count Of Monte Cris- to-. It's a hundred steps ahead of any picture this year and one that will establish him among screen dorn's most popular male stars. Tomorrow night is "Registration Night" and everyone Is looking for ward to attending the State with their eyes set on that big award. In order to facilitate matters and pro- vide seats for the tremendous crowd anticipated. the Strand the- ater will unite with the State and present a big special first-run show (this one evening only) starting at 6 D. m. prompt. Evening prices 25 and 40 cents will be in effect at both theaters starting at 8 D. m. and children will not be admit ted.
 The name of the person eligible to receive the award will be an- nounced at both theaters and if he or she is in the audience at either theater must make known their presence immediately in order to claim 1t.
 "Registration Night" will be con- tinued for many weeks to come but tomorrow is the night you will want to attend either the State or Strand theater just in case your name Is selected. Don't be disappointed 1a- ter but plan right now to attend either theater, tomorrow night. Come early Is our last warning to you!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
RY Ep AfoRGAN

United Press Stuff Correspondent
 Honolulu--( (UP)-- The comples ton If far flung American owned islands in the mid Pacific Is changing today, hastened by two distinct influences: trans- oceanic aviation and national de- fense.
 Midway, Wake, Guam, French Frigate Shoals, and other tufts Of tan dsprinkled between Hawaii and the Orient which once were of doubtful value have found new and important use as emergency air bases for commercial travel and as potential fortified outposts in event of war.
 Association of transcceanic air travel and national defense is paradoxical. The first envisages more closely knit international relations through new aerial routes from nation to nation. The second carries the reality of prepardness against International conflict.
 New settlements Thriving
 Both will work amazing changes on these desolated islands. Already Pan-American Airways settlements are thriving on Midway, Wake and Guam. M
 Midway, once a lonely cable station, now has the nucleus of q miniature city. Never before has Wake been inhabited for any per- iod of time. The American base there wil be permanent. Men are landscaping the dunes and nursing shrubs and trees to make the spot more picturesque for Clipper plane travellers en route to Mania and Canton, China. VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Airways Give Isles
 More Pacific Value
Strategic Importance Increases From National De.
 fense Standpoint Midway Lagoon Tested

It is no secret that the Navy has surveyed these islands in de- tail to measure their capacity for Qualifications and emergency land- ing areas for fighting planes.
 Facilities of the Midway lagoon were tested this spring when 43 naval seaplanes from Pearl EIar- Dor landed there to deploy in Pacific fleet naneuvers. Both nav Al and Pan-American officials have tested to the natural fit. ness of French Frigate Shoals, a strip of land about 500 miles northwest of Hawaii, for landing of seaplanes.
 Significantly one of the provi- Aions in the agreement granting Pan-Ainerican Airways the use of Midway, Wake and Guam calls for their reversion to the Navy in an emergency.
 s With Pan-American's Oriental line virtually ready for service, observers are looking southward where another necklace of coral atolls stretches out toward Samoa and the Antipodes, affording emergency bases for the next pro- jected trans Pacific route - from America to Australia.
 Along the Honolulu -Pago Pago segment to this route lie several Al. ricnn owned islands which may become busting bases in the South Seas.
 Sovereignty In Doubt z Among them are Baker, How- land and Jarvis Islands. Sover- eighty of these islands is indef- mite, but 1t is believed the United States could claim them without international difficulties.
 Army and Navy experts here arc privately drawing parallels be- tween these islands and Japanese inandated islands.
 These South Sea islands also could be equipped as refueling stations, submarine outposts and emergency landing points for sea- planes.
 Although tn epresent survey is essentially for commercial planes the Navy would have acess to all material gathered, and in fact the Navy already has explored tho islands possibilities to some ex- tent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
POLI'S

Last chances are offered to- night at Polls to see the marvel ous film attraction that comes to the end of it's local run tonight. It being the first program of the Polls theater "New Movie Sea- son."
 The current program is "China Seas" with Wallace Beery. Jean Harlow, Clark Gable and Rosalin Russell featured. On the same program there is the latest Walt Disney Silly Symphony, "Who Killed Cock Robin" and the Mae West that Is seen in this cartoon Is immense. Besides the above there is Q Charlie Chase comedy, a Pete Smith spotlight and to com- plete the bill the Metronews. with the latest happenings of the day.
 Starting tomorrow for 3 days another great double feature pro- gram will be on tap for Water- burians, featuring "Jalna", the prize winning Atlantic Monthly story of two wives in tho same house, and an all-star cast headed by Kay Johnson, David Manners and others.
 Sharing the same program is "The Virginian". the novel that made history and which was as widely read as any work of fiction. It has been made into 6 thrilling picture and with the calibre of the cast that interprets the leading roles here is no doubt that 1t will be appreciated very highly. Im- agin seeing Gary Cooper, Walter Huston, Richard Arlen and Mary Brian all in q great tale of the outdoors and you have an idea of .he pleasure and thrills that this aprogram will hold for you.
 On the stage of Polls on Wednesday night for one perform ance only there will be presented a superb stage show, with the leading performers of the vaude- ville stage in a merry pot-pourri of song, melody and mirth. Be- sides the stage part of the attrac- ton there will be Harry Brink man and his orchestra, and then for your added pleasure there will be the genial master of f-ceremonies Harry Shaw, with his witticisms and hilarity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTACE UF AFELhNAEAON This is to give notice that l. Robert Glickman of 253 Lincoln St.. Water bury, have filed an application dated August 18th. 1885, with the Liquor Control Commission for Restaur- ant Permit tBeer only) for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 4s Grand St., Waterbury. The busi- ness is owned by Robert Clickman wiR be conducted by Robert uiick- man of sss Lincoln St., Waterbury. as permittee.
 Dated August 18th, tA2s R-a-ts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that I. Louis Liakos, of Davis St.. 0akville, Conn. have filed an application dated Au- gust I3th, 1885, with the Liquor Com trol Commission for . Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic li- quor on the premises. Main St., Oak Vile, Conn. The business is owned by Louis Liakos, of Davis St., Oak vsiie, Conn, and will be cendected by Louis Liakos. of Davis St., Oak vtiles Conn.,, as permItkee.
 LOUIS LfAKOS. nased August isth. i9as. s-is-s0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPRECIATION
 This is to give notice that I, George Christopher Reilly of 199 Lounsbury St.. Waterbury, Conn, have filed an application dated July 31, 1885. with the Liquor Control Commission for & Restaurant Permit (Beer oniy) for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the bury, Conn. The business Is owned by George Christopher Reilly, of 199 Lounsbury St., Waterbury, Conn, and will be conducted by George Christopher Reilly of 199 Lounsbury St., Waterbury, Conn, as permittee. GEORGE CHRISTOPHER REILLY.
 Dated July 31st, 1885. S-13-2O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LfaUOR PERMIT

This Is to give notice that I, Vim cenzo DiGiovancarlo, of IA Ridge St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated August 18th, 1895, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of Baldwin st., Waterbury, Conn. The business Is owned by Vincenzo Di- Giovancarlo, of IA Ridge St.. Wa terbury, Conn.,, and will be conduct ed by vincenzo DiGiovancarlo, of IA Ridge St.. Waterbury, Conn. as
 ViNCENzo Dr GIoyANCARLo.
 Dated August 18th, 1885. S-13-20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT ' JfAtsyWfSuT nn nNDE Ufs UsEN

This is to give notice that I, Joseph c. Oliver, of IS Bridge St., Water bury. Conn, have filed an applica- tion dated August goth, 1885 with the Liquor Control Commission for for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 312 South Main St.. Waterbury, Conn. The business Is owned by Joseph G. Oliver, of IS Bridge St., Waterbury, Conn.,. and will be conducted by Joseph c. Oliver, of IS Bridge St.. Waterbury, Conn.,. as permittee.
 JOSEPH c. OLIVER.
 Dated August goth, 1885. S-20-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
1.uouou pEamtT

This Is to give notice that l, Joe Nardelii of 230 South Elm St., Wa terbury, Conn, have filed an appli- cation dated August 12. 1885. with the Liquor Control Commission for q Package. Store Permit. (Beer only) premises. AT South Main St. Wa terbury. The business is owned by Joe Nardelli, Waterbury, of 230 South Elm St., Waterbury, and will he conducted by Joe Nardelli of 230 South Elm St., Waterbury, Conn, as
 JOE NARDDELLI.
 Dated August 18th, 1885. s-1S-20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT NnTHEM nE AppLECA TFnN

NOGACG OF AFEAhCAHkVN
 This Is to give notice that I, Jacob terSary nIsr of on aUoi bavs Eass sa Ms st. snN wa cation dated August 18th, 1885, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Package Store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 263 So. Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Frank Conn.,, and will be conducted by Jacob Albert, of 40O1 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 JACOB ALBERT.
 Dated August goth, 1885. e-2O-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PER MT nE AppUUrA TGnN

This Is to give notice that I, Samuel Levcnthai, of 405 E. Main St., Wa terbury. Conn, have filed an appli- cation dated August 18th, 1885, with the Liquor Control Commission for
 oper perm n ss fos nrsses tns sae 405 F. Main st., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Samuel Leventha1, of 405 E. Main St., Wa terbury, Conn, and will be con- ducted by Samuel Leventhai, of 405 D. Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as
 SAMUEL LEvENTHAL.
 Dated August 18th, 1885. S-13-20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that I. Frank bury, Conn.,, have filed an applica- tion dated July 30, 1895, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of alco- holic liquor on the premises, 25S Orange St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Frank l.. Kar- Conn.,, and will be conducted of 105 Locust St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 FRANK L. KARMEN.
 Dated July .30th, 1885. S-13-20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
IIovTOp ysnu NsxT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION This is to give notice that I, James c. Andriaccio, of 14 Arch St., Wa terbury, Conn.,, have filed an appli- cation dated August 18th, iSs5. with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of al- coholic liquor on the premises, 23s Bank St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Rose Andriac- . cio. of 14 Arch St.. Waterbury, Conn. Andriaccio, of 14 Arch st., Water bury, Conn.,, az permittee.
 JAMES q. ANDRTACCIO.
 Dated August 18th, 1885. S-20-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
ORDER OF NOTICE

ONDEN OR NOAASH STATE of CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN COUNTY. SIS. WATER BURY, August 18th, A. D. 1885. UPON THE COMPLAINT of the said ANNA WISHNAUSKAS, pray ing for reasons therein set forth for "a divorce, change of name and ali- mony, made returnable before the Superior Court in and for New Hav- en County at Waterbury, to be held on the first Tuesday of September, 1885. 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant has gone to parts unknown: therefore,
 ORDERED, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be giv- en by publishing this order in The Evening Democrat, a newspaper printed in said Waterbury. three days successively, commencing on or before the goth day of August A. D. 1885, by some proper officer who, with his doings thereon indorsed, shall make due return.
 GEORGE H. FREEMAN.
 Clerk of the Superior Court for New Haven County at Waterbury. s-sN-at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Bargain Specials :.

1932-Buick "s" door, 5-pass. sedan. Completely overhauled. In excellent condition throughout Priced at ................ $495 We have some hard-looking cars in fair running condition. If you want to "f1x-' 'em-up", they are bargains.
 Studebaker Agency
 Pierce Arrow Sales x Service 379 West Main St. Dial 3-41S6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
NOTICE

ANNA wIsHNAUsKAs, of Water bury, Plaintiff, JULIAN WISHNAUSKAS, formerly of Waterbury, now of parts un- known, Defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Financial

 e3k Industrial Loans GOT A JOB7 Sa1aried people get quick service here, when they need $500, $200, $100 or lessl 6 LOAN PLANS PLENTY OF TIME TO PAYt z Small monthly installments can be extended over as long as period as 20 months.
 THE COST or A $100 LOAN FOR | YEAR AVERAGES oNLY ABOUT E1 A DAY. You pay this charge (fhree percent per month--thirty-six per< cent per annum) only on the un~ paid part of your loan. . PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY znd Floor Fritcherd Bldg. Room 1 1s9 BANK STREET Phone s-slos Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Educational
"A Local and Prn,ate Instructors

WILL TRAIN in spare time me- chanically inclined man, now en1- ployed, for SERvICING and IN- STALLING Electric Refrigerators and Air Conditioning. Excellent opportunity. Only reliable man with fair education considered. Write Utilities Eng. Inst, Box C. 149, Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20

STATE of CONNECTICUT. DIs- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO. ESTATE of WILLIAM F. CASS, 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 heerof for the creditors or said es- clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at- tested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHRISTINE c. CASS. S-17-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Business Service
Professional Service

PLANS -- Specifications, etc. Louis A. Walsh. e7 Leavenworth St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Farms For Sale
Rouses For Sale

oNE-Fanily House, 6 rooms. lm- provements. Furnace heat. On large lot. will sacrifice. Western section. Box c 141, Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
THESE COLUMNS ARE DEVOTED. TO SATISFYING 5 THE WANTS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY
NOTICE

THE CITIZENS AND MANUFAC- TURERS NATIONAL BANK OF WATERBURY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Houses Tor Rent

oNE--Family houses with garage. and rooms. Robinwood and
 Western Section. Leo J. Curleys rel. s-9031. arli NJ NJ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-16
FARM LABOR PARTY
TO ORGANIZE HERE
National Leader to Confer
With CITY Heads.

Preliminary arrangements for the
organization of a strong Farmer
Labor party in indianapolis and
Marion County will be discussed
here tomorrow and Monday by local
liberals who will confer with
Howard Y. Williams, Minnesota,
national organizer for the party.
Leaders of the Farmer Labor
movement in Indiana are preparing
to join in a national campaign for
new support and membership this
spring.
The keynote Of the movement de-
cided on at a recent conference OF
liberals and leaders in st. Paul,
Mimi, is that capitalism has failed
and that a new social order based
on public ownership must take its
place.
Honorary president and vice
president of the party are Prof.
John Dewey, Columbia University,
and Gov. Floyd B. Olson of Min
neSota. Thomas r. Anlie, WiScon-
sin congressman, is president of the
national organization. The eXecu-
tive secretary is Alfred M. Bingham
editor of Common Sense" and son
of the arch-conservative Hiram
Bingham, former senator from Con-
necticut.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-16
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-16
Sues for $4,000
By Times Special

By Times Special
BRAZIL, Feb. 16.-Damages OF
$4,000 are asked in the suit OF
John L. Brothers against the New
York Central Railroad Co., being
tried in Clay Circuit Court here.
The plaintiff alleges that, in driv-
ing his automobile over a New
York Central crossing in 1882,
steam from a locomotive on a sid
ing prevented him from seeing an
other locomotive running backward
over the crossing at about so miles
an hour and his car was struck. Mr..
Brothers maintains that as a result
of injuries he received, he is i'm
paired in health for life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-16
Bandit Shows Nerve
By Times Special

By Times Special
MARION, Feb. ia nervy
bandit was still Abeing sought here
by police two days after he held
up Newell Hollingsworth, filling sta
ton attendant. The bandit took $40
from Mr.. HollingSworth and, at the
point of a gun, compelled the at
tendant to fill the radiator Of an
automobile in which he escaped.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-16

was fitted with lamp FOR light
ing him at night. The major gen.
eral usually drove with him, while
aids-de-camp and orderly officers
rode at the carriage doors, ready
to bear his dispatches.
But whatever cares the day
brought him-and there We're
many of an acute character-not
day was SLOWED to pass without
a letter or note addressed to the
Empress Leaving the imperial
quarters. And with what loving
eagerness he awaited the reply.
'Let my mail never be delayed
a single moment" he wrote in his
instructions of March 16, 1872, to
the postal service. The courier
rode on without stopping to eat
or drink or sleep. When the mail
reached him, the Emperor had it
slit open when he had not the
key of the valise.
Usually" relates Baron Fain,
che never allowed a valise to be
closed without dropping in a note
to his wife. In such cases he did
not dictate, but wrote himself.
Not being used to this, it was a
great business for him to write
legibly. "Give me a small sheet
of nice paper" he would say to
us; land 4 good pen! For, after
all, cette ponne Louise must be
able to read what I write"
After writing, he would hand us
the sheet folded in two and say to
us: For the Empress" And
when he was in a pleasant mood
he would add: ITO the lady of my
thoughts! To the queen of my
heart!"
On the very day of his depart
ure, he sent off a message from
Reichenbach in Upper Lusatia,
the bearer OF which was a Saxon
officer. g.
Raintenbach, IL a. m.
Ma bonnie Louise, / am stopping
just a moment, for lunch; / am
taking the advantage of the OPP
pOrtunity to write to you and urge
you to be cheerful and not to
worry. All my promises to you
shall be kept; thus our absence
from each other will be but a
short one. You know how / love
you, it is necessary for me to
know you are in good health and
easy in your mind. Adieu, douce
Sweet annie, a thousand kisses.
N.
(Reichenbach, May 20, 1922.
From Glogau, twenty hours
latter, a second courier was sent
on his way, with a request to the
Empress to give him a token of
gratitude: the presents handed
over by the grand chamberlain.
M. de Montesquiou, to the officers
bearing the mails were to be pro-