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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12
U. 5. BECOMES "UNcLE SAM"

FAIRLY in the Nineteenth century
- Ebenezer and Samuel Wilson were
large landowners and meat packers
near Troy, N. Y. Well-liked by every
body, they were familerly known as
Uncle Eb" and Uncle SAM"
Soon after the outbreak IF the War
Of 1872 New York and New Jersey
militia we're camped near Albany. FL
bert Anderson, Jr. Of New Jersey, was
given the contract for supplying them
with r~ations, including 1900 barrels
of prime pork and 300 barrels Of prime
beef in %full-bound barrels Of white
oak"
Anderson appointed Samuel Wilson
as an inspector to see that the meat
was good and properly packed. On
every barrel which he passed Wilson
stamped the letters ~. Sc. A." sig.
nifying that it was supplied to the
United States government by Ebert
Anderson.
One day a soldier asked an Irish
employee of Wilson's the meaning of
these letters. "Why, that e.
bert Anderson and Uncle SAM" he re-
piled. Uncle Sam who?" his ques-
toner persisted.
"Why, don't you know?" the Irish
man said jokingly. THAT means Uncle
Sam Wilson. He owns all the land
near here and he's feeding the army"
This remark was taken up and re-
peated by the soldiers and in a short
time the use of the term became wide
spread. The Troy Post, in ar editorial
on September Z, 1918, referred to the
hard luck which had "lighted on Uncle
Sans shoulders" and added a footnote,
This cant term fer u government
has got almost as current as John
Bull" Thus an Irishman's witty reply
to a soldiers question thrust unexpect-
ed fame upon Samuel Wilson and re-
suited in a personi6cation which car
~toonists made familiar throughout the
world.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12
Important to Know

Banker Moneybags-Do you think
Englishmen understand American
slang?
His Lawyer-Some Of them do, no
doubt. Why?
Moneybags-Well, that English earl
who Is to marry my daughter has
Just cabled me to come across.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12
LITTLE GRAINS OF SAND"

A UGUsT 80. 1913. The morning
sun was beating down on Fort
Minis near Lake Tensaw in Alabama
and its inhabitants knew they were
In for another hot, sultry day. BY and
by a gentle breeze sprang up, but with
the blazing sun overhead, it brought
little relief to the 5OO-odd soldiers and
settlers crowded together in the little
fort.
Outside, the vagrant breeze swirled
around the palisaded walls, stirring up
the sandy soil and drifting it gently
back and forth. There vas no one
on guard at. the eastern entrance, SO
nobody noticed that the sand was
piling up little by little in front Of the
heavy log gate which had carelessly
been left open.
Maj. Daniel Beasley, commander Of
the fort, standing at the door of his
quarters as the drums began to beat
the MONDAY mess call, may have no.
ticed 1t. But If he did, it didn't seem
important. A moment later he saw an
other sight which chilled his blood.
Speeding across the sandy field outside
the fort straight toward that open
gate, came a mass Of RED Sticks
Chief Red Eagles fierce Creek war
riors, at least a thousand of them!
Shouting Indians! Indians" at the
top Of his lungs, Major Beasley dashed
toward the gate. As the bowling saw
ages swarmed down upon him, he
thrust his shoulder against the rough
timbers and pushed with the strength
Of despair. It started to swing shut,
then stopped. The drifted sand was
holding 1t hack. The major bent his
back and pushed-pushed. It was too
late. In that moment a Creek warrior
sprang through the opening and toma-
hawked him.
Little grains of sand"-because of
them more than $50 men. women and
children died under the scalping knife
that day.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12
Explained

"You say you have driven a car
ten years and never had any trouble
with q back seat driver?"
THAT'S right. You see I drive a
hearse."
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12

To keep clean and healthy take IN
Pierceas Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-04-12
RUSSIAN I~NEFF1cIENcY

The Russian army was 20 poorly
equipped In 1866 that unarmed
men had to be sent into the trenches
to wait until their comrades were
killed or wounded and their rifles
become available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

School children are storm ing Settlers Village these days, apparently desirous of seeing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Post College Fall
 Term Begins Sept. 4

Post College will begin its 45th year September 4, at which time the executive secretarial, steno- graphic secretarial, stenographic, business and bookkeeping courses. business administration and &C., counting courses will begin. Sep 'tember 16 is the date of the open ing of Evening School.
 Enrollments for September are showing a marked increase over those of a year ago. This Is not only noticeable in the enrolment of students nearer home, but also in the registration of students from a distance. Interest is espe- cially marked among college peo- pie, many of them after one or two years of college have enrolled for practical courses at Post Col lege.
 Chief among the developments during the summer has been the reorganization of the Placement Department. The new member of this department is Miss Maurine L. Fox, Post College '35.
 Throughout the summer, em- ployment calls for graduates have maintained an increase over those of the past year.
 Catalogues of both day and eve- ming schools are available for dis tribution and will be mailed to any one interested to telephone or write the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
SOVIET BUILDS IA BAKERIES

Moscow -(UP)-Fourteen new breat factories started operation during the first half of 1885. The largest among them have daily bread output of 120 tons each, and are situated in Sverdlovsk and Vladivostok.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
ALBERTUS MACNUS NAMES PRESIDENT

New Haven, Aug 27--A new president and 8 new dean have been named at Albertus Magnus college in this city 1t became known last night. The change was effective Aug. 16. The new president is Sister Anacletus and the dean, Sis- ter Borromco. Both arrived here last week, have already taken over their duties, and are making ready for the fall term.
 Sister Isabel, who was president of the college for six years, serving two three-year terms, and Sister Bolorita, who served as dean dur ing the same period, have gone to Columbus, o. Sister Isabel Is now dean of St. Mary of the Springs Catholic college, while Sister Bolo- rita is the director of St Mary's academy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
BEET STEM YIELDS LOST RING

Toledo, o. (UP)-Mrs. Leola Dishon gathered some beets, in the garden of her home at Belmore, found a bright gold ring around the stem of one. It was her wed- ding ring, lost three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Waterbury Produce Market
 Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture, B. P. Storrs, local agent)

Monday morning at the Meadow street farmers market offerinSs were not as heavy as on most mornings last week and buying was only moderately active. On the whole 1t was a quiet session. Prices did not show radical changes from levels which were the rule at last weeks close.
 Corn was a slow seller, the best offered seldom bringing more than 75 cents per sack of 100 ears and quite a little went for 50 to SO cents when oily fair quality. Un- dergrade stock did not sell. The bulk of No. 1 tomatoes sold for 20 to 35 cents per basket, orly a few special packs for 40 cents. No. 2 grade stock sold for 15 to 20 cents per basket or failed to find buyers.
 A large share of the lima beans brought $1.50 bushel. Snap beans averaged a little higher Peppers and egg plant remained weak and low priced. Cabbage was light in supply and sold higher.
 Native peaches and pears were light in supply. White peaches brought 75 cents to $1.00 basket, and few early yellow freestones sold for $1.35. Apples were mostly .Gravensteins, the best go- ing for $1.O0 to $1.20 a bushel.
 (Unlcss otherwise stated quota. tons are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers by nearby growers or othcrs.)
 FRUITS: Apples, fancy Craven steins 1.OO.1.2S bu., (Cal. boxed 1.75), No. 1 .75.1.OO bu., others, No. i .75-1.OO bu.; No. 2 and drops, various varieties .5O-.75 bu.; cantaloupes, native 1.25-1.5O bu., southern 1.5O.2.O0 crate, vest ern S.25.3.5O crate; peaches, ma. tive white .75-1.OO M-bu.. yellow 1.SO.1.35 5.bu., southern Elbcrtas 1.9O.2.25 bu.; pears, Clapps Fa- vorite .65..75 .bu.
 VEGETABLES: Beans, snap .75-1.25 bu., lima 1.4O-1.5O bu.; shell 1.OO.l.5O bu.; beets .25..SO doz.; cabbage .8O..75 box; carrots .2O-.25 doz.; cauliflower, native 1.OO.2.25 doz.; celery, native .5O. 80 doz.; corn, sweet .5O-.75 100 ears; cucupbers .5O-.75 bu.; egg plant .4O-.8O bu.; onions .75-.S5 bu.; lettuce, western iceberg 3.75. 400 crate; peppers, green .5O-.75 bu., red 1.25-2.0O bu.; potatoes, native .55-.65 bu., l.. l., .95-.f. .O5 cwt.; spinach .5O-.6O -bu.; squash .S5-.6O bu.; tomatoes, No. 1 .25-.4O K K-bu., No. 2 .15-.2O X -bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS: Conn. eggs per dox.; Newlaid Fancy .45; Special .43-.45; Extra .4O-.42; Gathered .38-.4O; Newlaid medium 40; Special medium .38-.4O; Ex. tra medium .30-.3S; bullets .25..3O; western .27-.34; live fowl, heavy .f9-.22 lb., Iegh0rn .17..18 h.; brOilers, Rocks .2O-.22 h., Reds .f0.21 h., IeghOrns .10-.2G lb.. roastcrs .i8-.22 h.; dressed fowl .25..27 Ib.. brollers .2e-.2S lb., rgtasters .32..34 lh.
 ESTOCK AND MEAT: Butcher stock, cows .O3-.O6 lb., calves .Oo-.ff lb., meats, beef .ig- .21 lb.. veal .fS-.fS h.. lamb .f7- .l0 lb., pork loins .2o..2e ib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
ALDERMEN BOARD RESERVES DECISION

Following a public hearing, the aldermen last night reserved de- cision on the petition of John Cas- cia asking to have his property at the corner of Wolcott and Lake, wood roads changed from the B residential zone to the business zone so that he can open up gas- oline station. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. The al- dermen will make known their de- cision at the next regular session of the board.
 Finton Cuddy, a member of the s. o. p. town committee, appeared at the hearing with petition bear. ing 30 names asking that O'Don- nells hall on Washington street be dropped as polling place for the 14th district this year. As the al- dermen were not in session but merely sitting as a committee 70 hear the Cascia petition, the mat ter was not given any considera- tion. The Cuddy petition will be formally received next Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Special Meeting Is Called; Infantile
 Paralysis Cases g
City Leads State, According to State Health Dept Re- port-Supt. Condon Reports Schools Ready to Be
 Opened If Health Officials Have No Objections

A special meeting of the board of health has been called for Thursday evening at o'clock at the City Hall to decide whether to open schools of the city on Sept. 4th, as scheduled, in view of the number of infantile paralysis cases current in Waterbury, 1t was announced today by Health Officer Dr. B. J. Godfrey.
 Dr. Godfrey stated there are 23 active cases of the disease in the city and that a total of ,33 had been reported to his office since the first case was brought to his attention early last month. Six deaths have been reported. one occurring over night, and four re- coveries were noted.
 Plans Are Complete
 Thomas J. Condon, superinten- dent of schools, announced that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
CITY CHOSEN FOR
 NEW NRA SURVEY
Study of Local Ice Con- panies Included in PrO-
 posed Set Up of Govt

Waterbury is included among the cities of Connecticut in which a survey is to be conducted by MIRA officials for the purpose of deter mining changes in labor and trade practice standards since the ter imitation of the codes. Announce ment of the Connecticut survey was made in Washington, D. C., Bridge port, Hartford and New Haven will also be included.
 The, first study, which the state officers have been instructed to commence, include the following groups: Retail drug; general re- tail, limited to dry goods; ready to-wear; shoes: furniture; hard ware; price variety stores; motor vehicle retailing; crushed stone, sand and gravel; baking; ice imanu- featuring and distributing; retail lumber; and fabricated metal pro- duets.
 Ice Companies.
 The survey of the local ice manu- featuring business under the MIRA will be watched with interest here because. of the price war that has gone on between the Southern New England Ice Company and the To- cal independent manufacturers. The Southern New England has dropped below the old code price in an effort to force the independ- ents to agree to a schedule calling for higher prices.
 According to the Washington dispatch, nulligcation of the na- tional recovery ad m nistration seems to have resulted in greater disregard of old MIRA wage and hour standards than in most states. Working hours of help have been increased in many instances The August reports show unfavor- able hour changes in Connecticut as follows: Retail trade, 20; retail food and groceries, 8; motor ve. hicles. 10; wholesale trade, 8; tex. tiles. 4; construction 8; basic ma terials, restaurants, IA; and graphic arts, lumber, trucking and baking, one each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Health Board to Discuss School Opening Thursday NgE
'SLOVAKS TO HOLD
 BIG FIELD EVENT
Waterbury to Be Repre- scented at Exhibition in
 AnsOnia Saturday

Ansonia, Aug 27--Saturday at the Athletic field one of the largest athletic exhibitions ever staged here will be conducted when the Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol as- semblies from all over the state gather as the guests of the Fran cisce corps of Derby and the local sokol unit.
 Over 1000 will participate in the huge exhibition of mass calisthen- ics and thousands of persons from all sections of the state are expect ed here for the great event.
 Teams from assemblies in Strat- ford, Meriden, Middletown, Water- bury, Willimantic, New Britain, New London, Norwich, Tehhyville and Hartford as we'll as other cities and towns in the state are to be represented at the affair.
 The local and Derby assemblies will play host to the visitors and they are preparing a real affair.
 At meeting this evening in the social rooms of the YMCA the graduates of the class of 1894 of the Ansonia high school will make preliminary arrangements for re- union to be held soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
CHARITY LAWN
 FETE POSTPONED
Will Be Held Sept. 1920 on Sprague School
 Grounds
WATERVlLLE

At a meeting of the Waterville Community Council which took place last night at Foresters' hall 1t was voted to postpone the char ity lawn fete to September 18th and goth. The affair will be held on the grounds of Sprague gram mar school and in the school gym nasium.
 The committee in charge of the fete will meet on Thursday, Sep- tember 9th at TOO p. m. and the council will hold its next full meeting on Thursday, September 18th.
 Post Meets Tonight
 The regular monthly meeting of Casper s. Davis, Jr., Post, No. 136 American Legion, will be held at the post rooms on Boyden street at s:00 o'clock this evening. A number of important matters are slated for discussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Settlers Village Itemettes

the place before returning to school next month. Special passes have been printed upon order of Manager William M. Harris entitling youngsters. 12 years or younger, to visit the exposition free. These passes are good every day but Satur- day, Sunday or holidays.
 Old Man Rain finally drove workmen home this forenoon. They labored until 1O:45, how- ever. The fact that work is being rushed to complete the village kept the men on the job until the down pour was too screve to continue.
 The rain did not discourage three natives of Wisconsin, for the trio stepped up to the box office and purchased tickets of admittance as though the sun was shining. They insisted upon making a complete tour of the settlement despite the indictment weather. One re- marked that he had planned the visit three weeks ago and was not to be disappointed be- cause of a little rain.
 Rev. Ubald Iaurion of St. Ann's church will have charge of the elaborate parade Sep. tember 14th in conjunction with "French Day" at the village. Complete arrangements for this affair will be completed the latter part of next week. A large committee has been named to round out the exten. sive program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

while preparations are complete for the opening of all schools week from tomorrow, the official opening will depend on the out come of the health boards action Thursday evening.
 Should the health board decide to defer the schools opening, 1t will perhaps be delayed two weeks, the same time the opening of schools was deferred in the fall of 1881 because of the large num- Der of infantile paralysis cases. At that time, 1t brought the closing of schools, for the summer season to the end of June.
 City Leads State
 The latest bulletin from the state department of health at Hartford reveals that Waterbury led the state in the number of infantile paralysis cases reported,
 Ten were reported In the seven day period ending Saturday. With the report of the death from the disease during the night, another new case was reported here this morning.
 Death Last Night
 The latest victim of the dread disease who died during the night was John D. Freire, Jr., 16 months old son of MT. and Mrs. John D. Freire of 120 Ridge street.
 While Waterbury reported ten new cases last week, New Haven area reported an outbreak with nine new cases. Five of these were in the city of New Haven and four in West Haven. Bridgeport reported seven new cases and Hartford only one the state health department bulletin shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
ESTATE SUED BY
 FRATERNAL LODGE
Second Action Is Filed Against Franz Gr0ss-
 man

The second suit against the es- tate of the late Franz Grossman, who Is said to have been at one time a physician on the staff of the czar of Russia, was filed to- day in superior court. The action brought to-day has the In6sren- dent Brass City Lodge as the plain tiff, against the Waterbury Trust Co.,. as administrator of the es- tate.
 The plaintiff in this action claims that before Grossman s death, he requested the lodge to assume full control of his funeral and interment and that he be buried in the cemetery maintained by the plaintiff.
 The complaint says the plaintiff fulfilled the requests and in so doing, incurred expenses of $1,525. The claim for the money was made to the administrator of the estate but was disallowed. The plaintiff asks $1,500 damages in the com. plaint filed in superior court.
 A week ago, Mrs. Eva Shore of Cincinnati, Ohio, filed slut for $10,000 damages against the es- tate, claiming she furnished board, lodging and care to Grossman at Waterbury for which he promised he would compensate the plaintiSf in his will. No will was ever drawn, the complaint charged The Waterbury Trust company is defendant in that suit as adminis- trator of the estate also.
 Grossman died october 10, 1884 after he had fractured his hip in a fall from a chair he was using to stand on while winding a clock. He remained in his apartment without aid for over 24 hours be- fore help came. He was large man, weighing over 300 pounds and always was distinguishable by a black derby hat he wore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

The condition of Nicholas 'sPop'' Combellack was reported as weak today at Waterbury hospital, where the former pro- bation officer and veterand di- rector of the Boys Club Is under treatment for an intestial ail- ment. Pop" was admitted to the hospital Satuday night.
 One of Waterbury's most be- loved figures, "Pop" has been in poor health during the past few years. Last year, however, he en- joyed a lengthy European trip. Mir. Combellack is under the care of Dr. A. A. Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
BLACK AMERICA GOES ON
Father Time stopped short one

Father Time stopped snort one
 day
 And in the road of Life He stuck q marker by the way, And spake unto his wife: "One hundred years ago today A race we held in chains, A race which could but sing,
 and pray,
 Which lost and knew no gains, A race that fought a losing
 fight
 Not only fought, but won, They cooked, they slaved from
 morn till night And so their course was run; An, so I thought, but here to.
 day I stick this iron rod And bless race that found the
 way
 And hand i'm hand with God Stepped forth upon an altered
 world
 A world which fain must pause, And, with heads bowed,
 and flags unfurled Played tribute to a cause.
 -J. Hummer Alexander. Yes folks, the above poem was composed by the son of Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, cor porator representing the col- ored population of the city. Young Alexander, member of the Argus staff at Crosby high school, came into prominence not long ago when his poem, "Black Subjection," was fea- tured in the school paper. His poem, Black America Goes On," reproduced above, occu- pies a prominent spot on the wall of the room furnished by the Pearl street community Ci- vic league at Settlers Village. Florida was added yesterday to the long list of states repre-. sented by visitors to the local exposition. This makes 20 states so far with every indica- tion that the entire 4S will be heard from before the exposi. tion closes in October.
 School children are storm ing Settlers Village these days, apparently desirous of seeing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

Twin gbrothers, Francis and James Macmillan, aged 10, of Glasgow. Scotland, we%e drown ed recently while bathing in the Forth and Clyde Canal near their home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
FULL. WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Aug. 26-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massa achusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy, probably showers tonight and Wednesday morning. Not much change in temperature.
 Connecticut-Cl To Il d y, probably showers tonight, ending Wednes- day morning, not much change In temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Borough Basketball Tonight
CROSBY CACEMEN MEETS NAUACTUCK
 IN " SURFACE

The Naugatuck high school bas- keteball team is all set for it's game this evening at the local "" with Crosby high. Although the Gar. net holds one victory over Crosby, the Naugy players are none toe confident of winning again.
 Frank Edmonds, their star, waa in the Crosby game at Waterbury and although the playing of Weav- ing, Anderson and Loman has in1- proved since then, the absence of the negro may be felt.
 Anderson has been sick and whether he has fully recovered will be seen tonight. There is always a strong rivalry between the two teams and a large crowd Is ex- pected. There will be a prelim- mary game between the reserve teams of both schools.
 Get Sweaters
 Nauagtuck high school football players received their sweaters yes- terday which they are awarded for participating in the football games. The boys who were given them were were delighted with the gar- ments. They are garnet in color with a grey N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
GRACE C. EvoNITIs
AArxIAAx nuAAxInIc,

ANTHONY EVONITIS
 CoNNECT1CUT, UNITY Or HARTFORD, the 7th day of Feb- ruary, 1885.
 Upon complaint in said cause brought to said Court, at Hartford in said County, on the first Tuesday of March, 1885. claiming a divorce, March, 1885. claiming n divorce. and change of name, 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the defendant for merly resided fin Waterbury, that the whereabouts of the defendant IS unknown to the plaintiff.
 ORDERED, that notice of the in- stitution and pendency of said com plaint shall be given the defendant by publishing this order in Water. bury Democrat a newspaper pub- lished in Waterbury once a week, for two successive weeks, com- mencing on or before February 20, 1885.
 LUCTUS P. FULLER,
 Assistant Clerk of said Court. 2-9-13-2t