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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
OBITUARY

ROPER - John Henry Roper, prominent member of the marlu- lecturers circle of the city, died yesterday afternoon at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven after a brief illness. He was 8 native of this city and had resided here all of his life. MT. Roper was the son of the late Charles and Mary Roper, pion- eer Irish Catholic residents Of the Hamilton avenue section.
 MT. Roper, up to the time of his retirement two years ago, was su- perintenrdent of the wire and rod mill of the Scovill Manufacturing Company He was an outstanding expert in his line of work and was highly regarded by officials and associates at the company. Mir. Roper had 8 host of friends through out the city and was prominent in business circles.
 He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Roper; one son, Charles Lloyd Roper of this city; one brother, Dr. Joseph Roper of New York.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton Church, where 8 solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 800 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between and 1N vo YS1 on WAdSa AefJav
 KAUKAS Matthew John Kaukas, one of Brooklyn's most prominent Lithuanian residents, died this morning at his- s-hofne, 677 North Riverside street. He was native of Lithuania but came to this city 35 years ago. He had been in business in the Brooklyn district all of that time and was very well known especially among the Lith- uanian residents. MT. Kaukas was a member of the Lithuanian Citi- zens Political club, and the Litl1u- anian Sons society and was also a communicant of St. Joseph's church.
 He is survived by his wife Mary; one son, Thomas of this city and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Jarbukas, Mrs. Joseph Mazukaitis, Mary and Catherine Kauhas of this city; one brother, John of Detroit and sev- eral nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the home, time and arrangements to be announced later.
 GAGNE-Henry Gagne died this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

morning at his home 347 West Main street. He was a native of Canada and resided in Wtnsted before talk ing up his residence in this city. Mfr. Gagne had made his home here for 20 years and during that time was employed as carpenter for the New York, New Haven & Hart ford railroad.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gagne; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Ford Mrs. John Mo- Grath, Mrs. John Sullivan and Mrs. Michael Akourey; five sons, Albert of New Jersey, Edgar of Hartford and Joseph, Arthur and David of this city; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild all of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St Ann's church where a solemn mass of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
COURT VERDI

Plans were made at a meeting of the Court Verdi chapter at a meet ing held at Liberty hall last night for participation in the Columbus day parade to be helh on Saturday. The court will observe Foresters day on November 14th with ceremonies. During the meeting seven new membership applications were &C., cepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
LONDON-NEWY YORK AIRLINE GETS IMPETUS AS BRITAIN VIES FOR PIONEER SERVICE

to the immense size of this ma- chine it's wings would be out of reach of normal waves when it alights on the water. The wings would also be thick enough to &C., commodate the engines.
 It is expected that the Atlantic crossing would occupy between IS and 30 hours, according to route taken and the strength of winds encountered. On both routes the west to east crossing would prob- ably be shorter as the prevailing winds are mostly westerly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS

Following compensation agree ments have been filed at the offlce of Commissioner James M. Lynch: Scovill Mfg O., and Nicholas Cro- chet of 163 Chipman street, finger injury, $17.50 weekly; Scovill Mfg Co.,, and Walter Brill of 49 Silver street, foot injury, $11.54 weekly: National Engineering corp, Terry vile and Doric Palin, Bristol, rib injury, $9.82 weekly; John De Mich- ael & Bros Inc, and Limo Fratto, of Torrington, back strained, $7.50 weekly; John E. Callahan of Corn wall and Floyd D. Smith of Corn- wall, hand injury. $10.38 weekly.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and relatives, especially the Lux Clock Employees, the Lux Clock Blake and Johnson Employees. the West Side Hill Boys, the West End, Juniors, the West End Social Club the Orion Club, the Waterbury A. c. Baseball Club and the Public Parks League for the beautiful for al tributes and the sympathy and Kindness shown us in our recent bereavement, the death of our be- loved son and brother, Harold J. West.
 MIR. AND MRS. ALBERT J. WEST
 AND FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

British aviation authorities have been attacked in some quarters z here on the ground that Great Bri- tain is sitting by and letting rivals get { lead in the North Atlantic air race. There is good reason to sbelieve, however, that this country has no intention of tagging. With -Cut any fanfare, British techni- cians, engineers and weather ex- perts are working ceaselessly on preliminary surveys of the probable routes and of the special planes to be used in the service.
 Two Routes Examined
 s- At present two separate routes Are being examined-a northerly .fone for summer and more south erly course for winter.
 The northern route to be flown from the beginning of June until the end of September will total
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
Helping Mothers /
 to Cut Down On s Fa1nily's Colds
Unique Formula for Nose and
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Mothers are sooften worried about their families colds that they find special com- fort in this unique aid for preventing colds

z Especially designed for nose and upper throat, qOhere most colds 6tart, Va-tro-nol stimulates the func- .4ions provided by Nature - in the nose-to prevent colds, and to throw Off head colds in the early stages. x Used in time-at the first sniffie, sneeze or nasal irritation just a xeydrops up each nostril-Va-tro-nol helps to avoid many colds.
 r Where irritation has led to a elogged-up nose Ca stuffy head cold lDr nasal catarrh) Va-tro-nol spreads Through the nasal passages-reduces swollen membranes-clears clogging snnl,cus- brings comforting relief M A Practical Guide for Mothers Y Each year, more and more fan- lilies are being helped to fea0er colds, shorter colds and nailder colds by fol- lowing Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds. Vicks Plan has been clini- -caSly tested by practicing physicians, and further proved in everyday home use throughout the country. Full details of the Plan come in each package of Vicks Va-tro-nol.
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SPANISH TROOPS DRILL

Gibraltar, Oct. 8.-(UP)--About 500,00O Spanish troops concentrated today at Fl Tesorillo for maneuvers this week.
 The troops comprised infantry from various parts of Spain and cavalry and engineers from Seville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
America, France, Germany, Holland Also
 Competitors in Race for Commercial Prize Awaiting the First Starter

London Oct 8-International rivalry to be first in the with regular North Atlantic airma and passenger service become acute Grat Britain speeds pans for regular weekly fortnhgty air link between London and New York
 At least five natons-the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany and Holandare known to be keeny in in establishing such a service,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gaw- lor) Flynn, former resident of this city, will be held from the home, 966 Elm street, New Haven on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock to St. Brendan's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be cel- ebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery in this city at 11:45 o'clock. Friends are requested to omit the sending of flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

MASSES.
 HTNEs-Second anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at the St. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas Hines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

DIED. TLYNN-In New Haven, Oct. 7th, 1885, Mrs. Mary Nawlor) Flynn, of 966 Elm St., New Haven. Funer- clock, from 966 Elm St., New Haven to St. Brendan's Church, New Haven. Burial in St. Joseph's ceme- tery, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

GAGNE--In this city, Oct. 9th, 1885, Henry Gagne, of 347 West Main St. Funeral Thursday morning. at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

ROPER-In this city, Oct. 9th, 1895, John Henry Roper, of this city. o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St., to Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery. KAUKAS-In this city, Oct. Sth, 1885 Matthew John Kaukas, of 677 North Riverside St. Funeral arrangements later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Insurance Company Bill

Companies collecting more than
Sill, 900 900 annually from Indiana
citizens for insurance protection are
placed under the control of the
State Insurance Department under
the administration bill introduced
in the House today by Rep. Roberta
West Nicholson Cd. Indianapolis) j..
The measure codifes insurance
laws enacted since 1852 and makes
provision for the handling of in
solvent companies bv the insurance
department to avoid excessive re-
ownership charges.
Existing companies are placed in
three general classes and forma-
ton of new companies would be
subject to department approval.
Provision is made for closer SUI
pervision of the investments and
financial requirements of all COM
panieS and standard provisions in
all health and accident policies are
required.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Break Aid Alleged

By Times Special
PERU. Feb. IAN affidavit has
been filed in the Miami Circuit
Court here charging Kenneth Spur
geon. Kokomo youth, with aiding
Ralph Cummings in a sensational
escape from the local Jail several
weeks ago.
Cummings. who was recaptured
and taken to Indiana State Prison
for s~afekeeping. had frightened jail
attaches when he flourished a vial
containing what was thought to be
nitrOglyCerin.
It is charged that Spurgeon sup
Piled Cummings with the keys to the
jail doors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07

cured him of "musclar twitchings''
after physicians had failed, was
given in the House of Representa-
tives today by Rep. John E. Roszko-
ski Cd. Cary.
Rep. RoSzkowski's testimonial,
however. failed to prevent the lower
house from killing the pending bill
creating a board of chiropractic ex-
aminerS.
Rep. Horace R. William ID, Mar
tinsville), physician member of the
House, led the attack on the bill,
which was supported by Rep.
Balthazar Hoffman Cd, Valpa-
raiSo).
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Train Wrecked
By Times Special

LEBANON, Feb. Three cars of
a southbound fast freight train on
the Big Four Railroad we're de-
rallied and three other ears on a
siding were also damaged in a
wreck at Thorntown, near here.
None of the train crew was injured.
A broken arch bar is held re-
sponsible for the wreck which Oc-
CURED at a crossing in the business
district.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Love Trouble
n IimeR Nneciql

BLOOMINGTON. Feb. 1.-Two
young men, both in love but unloved.
fell into the hands Of police when
they persisted in forcing their at
tentions on the unwilling objects of
their affections.
Lester Pless, 80, Bedford, was
arrested when he allegedly tried to
force his way into the home of a
young woman here to ask her to
marry him. He was later released.
Richard McPike, 16. of this city.
is still in jail following his arrest.
He awaits a sanity hearing after tel
ling police he was guarding a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
6 GROUPS BACK
SALES TAX BILL
IN LEGISLATURE
2 Per Cent Consumer Levy
Proposed in Measure
Before House.

A ? per cent consumers excise
tax on retail sales: adjustment OF
the IS cents direct state property
tax and taxpayer control over tax
rates and bond issues are proposed
IN a series Of bills introduced yester-
day in the House OF Representa-
tives with six statewide crganiza-
tiOns backing them.
Intangibles tax rate would be
raised from IS cents 70 so cents. and
the minimum salaries OF school
teachers would be fixed at $500 IN
grade and $1,000 IN high schools.
Sponsoring the program are the
Associated Retailers OF Indiana, In
diana Farm Bureau. Indiana Whole
sale GrOcers Association. Indiana
Manufacturers Association. Indiana
Real Estate Association and Indiana
League Of Civic Associations.
All tangible personal property. ir-
GLIDING public and private utility
services and transportation; food
and drink where sold at retail;
rentals Of every kind. dry goods.
wares and other merchandise would
be subject 10 the sales tax.
Exemptions proposed are limited
70 gasoline. now taxed by the state;
purchases by the state and other
governmental divisions and sales
by charitable and religious organ
izatiOns if the income is used for
philanthropic purposes. Admission
fees. already taxed. and incidental
sales by professional persons, also
are made nOn-taxable.
Would Take Effect April 1
Under the salestax proposal, al
retailers would be licensed by the
state treasury. and required TO col
lect the tax. For this retailers
would receive a 3 per cent commits
sion on remittances, and would be
held responsible for uncollected
levies.
II adopted the sales tax would go
into effect April l. and net revenues
would be paid into the state general
fund for the benefit of schools.
Tax dodgers would be subject to
fines Of not less than SIS nor more
than 500. and for second offenseS
be subject to imprisonment for not
more than 60 days in a county jail.
Dodging corporations would be
fined not less than 500 nor more
than $500.
Settlements of taxes collected
would be made quarterly. Retail
ers would be required TO keep and
preserve sales records in accord
ance With state treasury require
ments. and permit inspection by
agents Of the department.
Tangible Property Defined
Taxable tangible property is de-
fined in the proposed bin as:
The services Of all public or pri-
vate telephone. telegraph, electric,
gas. water. heat and transportation
utilities.
Food and drink sold at retail for
consumption by hotels. restaurants,
cafes. drug stores. saloons, dining
ears and other food and drink VEN
dorS.
Rentals OF rooms. halls, fields,
farms. apartments. houses, offices,
warehouses. and all other rentals
charged by all lessons to all lesSeeS
as consumers.
Goods. wares. merchandise and
tangible things within the usual
meaning Of the term, sold at retail
by sellers and purchased at retail
by buyers for consumption or use.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Truck Kills Horse
By mes Special

GREENCASTLE. Feb. Russ
Albright. go. living near Reelsville,
was injured and one of a team Of
horses he was driving was killed
when they were struck by a truck
west Of Pleasant Gardens.
Sheriff John Sutherlin arrested
three Negroes. who were riding IL
the truck. They were brought to
the Putnam County jail here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Fee Measure QuaShed

A House bill which would have
permitted county %treasurers to per-
Sonally retain fees collected on de-
linquent taxes was decisively de-
feated in the House of Represen-
tativeS yesterday afternoon. The
bill would have permitted fees of 2
per cent on the first $4,000 and l
per cent on sums in excess of that
amount.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Salary Refused

ID 7 IWfs NVfIIIF
MUNCIE, Feb. delaware
County officials received their first
salary checks of the year this week,
but Claude Ball, new Superior Court
judge, true to his campaign promise,
did not file a claim against the
county and received no check. He
IS entitled to $3.50 a month but will
accept only fees from the state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07

THE simple method pictured
here is the way many doctors
now treat colds to relieve the aches
and pains colds bring with theml
You can relieve nearly any cold
you get by taking BAYER Aspirin,
drinking plenty of water; and, if
throatis sore, gargling with BAYER
Aspirin Tablets stirred in water.
This is recognized as a remark
ably safe, sure, QUICK way. For
it wW relieve an ordinary cold almost
as fast as you caught it.
Ask your doctor about this. And
when you buy, be sure that you get
the real BAYER Aspirin Tablets.
They dissolve or disintegrate al
most instantly. And thus work al
most instantly when you take
them. And in a gargle, Genuine
Bayer Aspirin Tablets disintegrate
with speed and completeness, leav-
ing no irritating particles or gyit-
tineSs.
BAYER Aspirin prices have been
decisively reduced on all sizes, so
there's no point now in accepting
other than the real Bayer article
you want.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Funds Released
BIZ Times Special

By I INES Special
ELWOOD, Feb. 7.-Checks cover
ing the entire amounts in unre-
stricted checking accounts of the
defunct Elwood State Bank will be
mailed to oepositors within the next
few days, it has been announced.
The bank was taken over by the
state department of financial insti-
buttons Jan. Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
News From Points in Indiana
By Times speeiaI

n ~ tufc1I
II OKOMO. Feb. IAN act which would enable Howard County to buy
N the Citizens National Bank building here for a courthouse will be
introduced at the present session Of the state Legislature, city officials
state
While the county commissioners ar said to favor the erection of a
new structure on the public square, they have already taken preliminary
steps to have Howard County representatives III the Legislature make
possible the bank building purchase in the event the new courthouse
Increment Is unsuccessful.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Court Bill Passes

A bill sponsored by the Indiana
Bar Association requiring courts 10
determine criminal appeals within
80 days. passed the House yesterday
afternoon ST..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07

Match King" lighter
and cigarette case.
Red, green, or black
enamel with chrome
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The 5-pc. breakfast set is beautifully fin
ished and decorated - the 32-pc. set OF
dishes is of newest design. The rug is in
choice of patterns and colors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07

teacher in the local schools from
criminals who had threatened her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-02-07
Kill %ChiropraCtor Bill

A testimonial on the effectiveness
Of chiropractic treatments which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-12
WlXBS PROGRAM

3:e0-Woman' Viewpoint. 3:15-The Westminster Choir. 3:45-Piano Antics. 4:O0-Afternoon Playhouse Par
 ade. 5:eo-Make Believe Ballroom. 5:A0--Let's Ready the Funnies. 5.45-Weather Report. 5:45-Sports Talk. 6:00-WIXBS Dinner Ensemble. < 6:S0-News. 6:l5-Baseball Scores. 6.50-Ne wHaven News. x 7:O0-Correct Time. ! 7:O0-William St. John, Baritone 7:15-Christopher Layman-
 Cheer dist. 7:30-Adventures of Jimmy and
 Jane. 7:45-What Would You Do? "The
 Big Choice" s:O0-The Evening Playhouse
 Parade. E 9:00-Musical Moments. 4 9:15-Marcel Doucette, Tenor. 9:30--Xaviar Cugat and his Orch. 10:00-Mike DiVito and his Way
 erly Inn Orch. 10:30-Borowsky and his Russian
 Gypsies. 10:45--News. 11:00-Correct Time. 11:00-The Rhythm Makers. 1:30--Phantom of the Organ. 12:00--Sign off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-12
In The Local
 TheGteYS
POLI'S

The current program at Po1i's and which comes to the end of its engagement tomorrow night is made up of Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda and Jane Withers in "The Farmer Takes Wife" and then for an added treat there is James Dunn and Airline Judge with other featured players in Welcome Home", a real hilarious comedy and with the featured players a film to meet with the approval of all.
 Wednesday brings to town an- other in the great programs of- fered to Waterburians weekly by Polls this week will be no excep- tion in fact it is a little better than the usual which means high grade, the mid-week program will be made up of a musical film "Old Man Rhythm" and an action drama surely here is a balanced show for Waterbury.
 The action film brings back to Polls screen, George CBrien ir one of those stories that has you hanging on the edge of your seat in this picture, which by the way is not a western, but rather that of outdoor life on the great Boul- der Dam. O'Brien asks for action and you may rest assured that he gets it, but comes through with flying colors for the finish. This show will be current Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
 On Wednesday night there will be on the stage the best show of the season, first and foremost Harry Brinkman and all the boys will be present with additional musicians, then Jimmy Colgan will assist on the organ to make the affair a musical treat, then on the stage there will be presented vau- deville such as Waterbury has not seen in a long time, the leading stars of the stage are coming,> and the way that they will amuse and entertain you will be delightful treat and then for your further enjoyment there will be Harry Shaw, the genial master-of-cere- monies who will handle the rou- tine of the show and make 1t all the more delightful.
 Polls inaugurates their "New Movie Season" starting Saturday and have secured for the initial offering Wallace Beery, Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in "China Seas. Try to crowd into this one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-12
GARDEN

A deserted gambling ship plays an important part in Motive for Revenge" Majestic's virile feature showing at New Garden theater.
 When Donald Cook. hero of the film, seeks Q hideaway. after a murder has been committed. he is told of a gambling boat now so iong deserted that no one would ever suspect his seeking 1t as re- fuge.
 Besides Cook. Irene Hervey. beautiful young Hollywood actress. Is featured in "Motlve for Re- venge." With the pair are Doris Lloyd and Edward Maxwell. be- sides q largo cast of lesser lights offering able support. Burt Lyn- wod directed the Aim.