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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Market Opens LolOer,
 Very Slightly ActiDe
High Grade Issues Neglected Again = Most Activity
 Was Shown in Lower Priced Stocks

General Really 5000 at 3 7-S up 1-8 and equal to the high: Pittsburgh Coal 800 at Is 1-4 up and new hig.' and Pennsylvania Dixie Ce. ment 1000 at 8 1-2 up 3-S.
 Among leading issues, U. s. Steel opened at "A IA of 5-8: Atchison 72 of 3-8; Consolidated Edison 46 5-4 off 1-4; General Motors 68 7-8 unchanged; Standard of New Jer- sey 65 1-2 up 3-8; Sears Roebuck 97 5 8 off 5-8; Du Pont 181 1-I of 3-4: Chrysler 122 3-4 off 3-4: Union Car. bide 102 5-8 off 3-4; Loew's 63 1-4 off 1-2; and International Nickel 61 l-8 off 3-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
|News Flash, Washington Crossed |DelalDare, Thrilled City Ln 1776
Tories Here Startled By
 Annonncement-Rider Flashed Tidings


 courage; not a soul was found cowardly skulking. but was fierce for the battle. Colonel
 was to have crossed opposite Bristol, and formed in junction with us; had this been the case, we should have made prisoners of about 2OOO. .. The weather was 50 amazingly se- we're, our arms so wet, and men so fatigu'd, 1t was judg'd pru- dent to come immediately o6 with our prisoners and plumber. Further accounts you shall have soon as I get leisure"
 Other News" the Waterbur- ians of 16O years ago were get ting in their newspaper, will be reprinted in next Wednesdays DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
BACK FIRE MAY
 HAVE SET BLAZE

Old Lyme. Conn. Dec. 2.--UP).- A back-flre was believed today to have caused the burning of q s30.- GOO truck load of silk cloth here last night as 1t was being trans ported from Providence. R. l.. to New York city.
 Driver James Imperator. ProvI- dence, said he discovered the fire when he looked into the mirror In his cab. He halted the truck and summoned the old Lyme volunteer Are department. but the truck and its contents were destroyed: Tbe truck was owned by the Public Auto Delivery Co.. Paterson, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Post Office Records
 22,OOO SS-5 Forms
Distribution of Social Security Numbers to Local En-
 ployes Started This Morning

ed with the cooperation shown 50 far by employers and employees in getting the SS-5 forms in. However, there are approximately 19,000 or 50 forms yet to be filed. It is ex- pectc1 that there will be grand rush to file the forms this after noon, tomo. w, Friday and Satur- day, the final day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Hawthorne Lodge

The Connecticut School of Tn. struction of the Daughters of Saint George was held yesterday in Bridgeport, Local members who attended are as follows; Mrs. William r. Harvey. MrB. Sidney VoIe. Mrs, David Bedding, Mrs. Prank Carey. Mrs. Walter Vale, Mrs. ePvah Thomas, Mrs. John Lati tt. Mrs. Edward James, Mrs. Josst Dallywatcr, Mrs. Margaret Mitcfftll. Mrs. Harry White, Mrs, william Albon, Mn. Waltnr TheFne, Mrs. Harry LethbrldRe. Mrs. Andrew Warren. Mrs. John Wallin. Mrs. Alec, ItObeftbon, Mrh, ifatile Fox of haugatiek and Mrs. William Hoskins 0f Derby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
fNMATEg RECAPyURED

Augusta, Mo-, Dec. 2.-tUP)--TW0 escaped inmates Of kennebec county jail were reoapturod by police to- day in the Bnngor freight yarda.
 Alexander tfhortyl Mcuill, %, Of Worcester. MaAs.. and John Paul, %. Of Houlton escaped yesterday from tho jaii yard, Both were serving co days on charges Of passs lnG wogthleGs Gheaig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
LATE REALTY NEWS
MOrtgnge Deeds

Raymond b0mma t0 the Ch. lsens and Manufacturer National Lanh. real estate co eesu Bish street. sl,099
 Warranty Deedsi 0itlEens and Manulnft nftuFeTh Nc. tleHal hank, real estate nt OD'Tt iIish street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
SIDNEY FOX'S
 FATHER DIES

Buffalo, N. r., Dec. 2.-(uP).-- Jacob Lisfer. b8. father of Sidney Fox. screen actrcAa. died today, c charity patient in City hospital.
 Physicians sad death was due to stomach ulcers and complications which developed while he was labor Ing with q WpA gang.
 Friends said Leifer was "very proud" and dlL nos want his dauFh. ter Co know that he was in need.
 Iie was separated from his wife and 'r the past olght years had lived in c lodging house where he paid e c month for hlg room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02

ern culture. It has formulated a program of lectures and discussions on literature, art, the theater, so- ciology, political economy. and World Peace. In the past the lectures presented have been, almost exclus- lively, of @ sociological or political aspect.
 This first deviation, 1t is expected, will meet with the appreciation Of it's members and friends.
 The New Group extends an invi- tation to the public to attend this meeting. No admission will be charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Kitchener Post

Members of Lord Kitchner post. British War Veterans, accepted a bid from the Torrington Scottish clan last night at their meeting to play carpet bowling on Jan- uary IA. An entertainment and dance will be given by the post December 19. The annual elec- ton will take place on Decem- Der 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02

Rank and File; 919 total excIu- sive of killed and wounded.
 Together with 6 Brass Pieces, 2 of which were 12 Founders; 1900 Small Arms; 4 Standards; 12 Brass Drums; A number of Trumpets, etc.; number Of Horses, etc.
 t"We had printed of a num- Der of papers before the above came to handy
 We can imagine what a sen sation that spicy bit of news" created in Waterbury-in school and out--a hundred and sixty years ago; how jubilant the pa triots were, and how chagrined the tories-for we are told that 25 per cent of the inhabitants of Waterbury were tories and were expecting to see the patriots promptly licked by the kings troops and their properties con- fiscated for them to parcel out among themselves. However, 1t didn't work out that way, and the local tories, according to all ac- counts, came to humble and sorry end.
 We may be sure that the pa- triot families of Waterbury were eagerly watching for Thomas Hickox, Jr., and his saddle-horse when the next copy of the Jour nal & Post-Boy was due with fur ther details of the Delaware River affair" And they surely had no reason to be disappointed with the following description:
 "New Haven, January 8.
 Extract of a letter from an officer in the American Army, dated Newtown, lin Pennsyl- vania) December 27, 1776.
 "By Col. I have the pleasure of giving you an ac- count of the advantageous vic- tory obtained over the Hessians yesterday. To give you 2 just idea of the affair, 1t will be nec- essary to give you some intel ligence of the original plan of the attack. Something was necessary to check the progress of the enemy; 1t was therefore received by his ExceIlency to attack the Hessian Army at Trenton; for which purpose everything was in readiness. and on Christmas night we marched down to the river with upwards of 20OO men and 12 pieces of artillery, at MT. COnkey's ferry, Delaware River, and at half after 3 o'clock be- gan our march to Trenton. A colder or severer season l never felt. Rain and hail, with high winds-but no difficulties were too much for our worthy com mander to surmount at this im- portant crisis. At 6 o'clock we began the attack in several di- visions; his Excellency com manded in person, and in about three quarters of an hour they surrendered. The killed on our part is four, and eight wound cd. We intended the attack should have been before day light but the fatigue of march, ing and trouble of crossing the Delaware, detained us, which, perhaps was fortunate for we were told the enemy had been out at revilles bearing their wagons loaded, and ready for a retreat; but the extremity Of the weather made them con clude we were not coming las they had information) and so all turn'd In, and thought themselves quite secure. We began the attack with artillery and musketry, and too much praise cannot be given to our brave troops, his Excellency was pleased at their undoubted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Festival

The girls class in physical edu- cation will have a fall festival on Friday evening at the gym at 800 o'clock. A program has been ar- ranged under the direction of Miss Florence Turnbull, gym instructor. to demonstrate to parents and friends the extent of the gym &C., tivitieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02

New York, Dec. 2.-(UP)-Stocks opened irregularly lower in fairly active trading today with the high grade issues neglected again. Bonds advanced. Cotton futures were un- changed to s points higher.
 Activity centered in low-priced stocks. Baldwin opened 4,00O shares at 10 1-2 up Ia and new high;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
LAST RINGLINC
 BROTHER DIES

New York. Dec. 2.--(Up).--John Ringing, 70, last brother of the famous Ringing Brothers circus family. died Of bronchial pneumonia in his New York apartment at 2:45 q. m. today.
 Ringing. sixth of seven brothers. had been ill only few days.
 Almost Co the last he spoke in his low. soft voice to family members and close friends. At hls bedside werc Ida Ringing North. . sister, John Ringling North, nephew, Frank I.ennessy, lifelong friend, pr, Maurice Costello. his personal physI- clan, two nurses and c chauffeur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
ELWELL GUEST
 OF NEW GROUP
Crosby Vice-Principal to Give Literature Address
 This Friday

William Elwell, head of the Eng lish department at Crosby High school, will address the New Group of Waterbury at room 60, the Buck ingham building, Friday, at 8 o'clock. His lecture will deal with Trends in Modern Literature.
 The New Groups aim is for the advancement of all phases of mod
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
American Legion

Corporal CoyIe post, American Legion, at it's meeting in the Legion Home last evening adopted a proposal instructing the cOm- mittee on health and sanitation to maintain . list of veterans, who would be capable of supply ing 8 quantity of blood i'm event of an emergency transfusiOn case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
High School Notes
WILEY NOTES

The Wilby Girls Rifle club held it's weekly meeting at the Arm ory, Monday, November 30, 1886, at 9 D. m. Arrangements have been made for a match with the Leav- enworth Girls Rifle club, Thursday, December 10, 1886, at 2 o'clock. Leading candidates for the team in- clude the following: Ruth Bellmay, Lillian Caffrey. Lillian Cantin, Doris Darlington, Katherine Cronin, Vic toria GriskawsWas, Ruth Houghton, Ethclea Deopold, Edna Matthews, Lucille Pastor, Shirley Phelan, Helena Ricci, Bertha Voss, Agnes Williams and Millicent Wooster. A team of ten members will be chosen from these candidates at the next meeting on Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
CROSBY HIGH SCHOOL
Report Cards

Reports for the second six week period of the year were distributed today, according to an announce ment made at the school this morning. r4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Chemistry Club

. Chemistry club members have
 proposed another monthly meeting, fin addition to the regular one, for the purpose of carrying on indi- .vidual laboratory work in any field . that the student may desire. Frank Hanson, faculty advisor for the ,,Group. has suggested a discussion sof the proposition and then q closed ballot at the next meeting, December II. The additional meet ling should be advantageous to the student because 1t will enable him to become better acquainted with Laboratory work. Further plans will be made if this extra meeting sis approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
News Writing

The news writing class. conducted by Charles Mccarthy of the faculty, director of the Argus, met today for session on most important points of a news story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
WEsLRYAN CAPTAIN

hflddletoUn, ODnl., Dec. s,-fUFl
 -.Ilichard ". Petehbridge, fIaddons
 fold, N. J.. wns elected captain Of tho Wesleyan university ib5T f00t- bail team at . banquet lest nisht.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
SDanish Club

Direction of Miss Geneva Page. The second monthly meeting Of l. Nosotros Solos was held in Room i'll. President Antonio Casten- . heirar opened the meeting and scalled upon Edward Motejaitis to read the report of the last meet ling this report was approved by . the chair. Miss Shirley Raynor . then read the treasurers report and collected dues. A program consist s1ng of an article by Shirley Mac . Niven and Ester Ericsson entitled, La Shirley Temple" Espanola CThc : Spanish Shirley Temple) dealt with ' the screen tests given to Spanish children. The Misses Carmel Pietro and Arlene Welton gave the story z of Alicia La Prudent tAlice the
 Prudent). A bit of mystery in- yaded the meeteing with the tell
 ing by Paul Opalack the first chap
 ter of Fl Tiempo y La Muerte (The Time of the Dead. Miss Helen
 Daugerdas was in charge of the
 program, which ended with a few : spanish jokes cracked by George Ahearn and Edward Motejaitis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
LEAVENWORTH

Nine members of the Leaven- worth High School Athletic asso- citation met last evening at the school and discussed plans for the coming basketball season. Those who attended were John A. Dillon, president; Frank Began, Francis Corrigan, James O'Neill, James Lord, Ellery Kilbourn, Louis Laun and Jacob Reiger, coach.
 The members of the A. A. group expressed themselves as being very well pleased with the football sea- son, though the team failed to register in the win column all year. They were also pleased with the manner in which the members of the student body turned out to support a losing, first year team.
 Though no figures were released 1t is understood that from a finan- cial angle the season was a success. It is believed that the Athletic as- sociation was in the clear financially by a very comfortable margin.
 Senior Dance
 The annual senior dance at Leavenworth High school, the pro- ceeds of which go towards meeting expenses of the year book, The Tech Liber," will take place on Fri day evening at the school gym. The greater part of the student body is expected to attend and many members of the alumni. Alumni members wishing to attend may procure tickets at the door on Fri day evening.
 Robert Howell is chairman of the dance committee, assisted by the Misses Helen Fournier, Louise Men zella, Florence Guarino and by Julius Johnson, Ernest Lemieux, Kenneth Wells and Mortimer Tap ken. Teachers who have been iri- vited to act as patrons and par tronesses are listed as follows: John A. Dillon, Earle Blanchard, John Sireca, Jacob Reiger. James O'Neill, Florence Battle, Marion Keene, Gertrude Foley and Geneiveye Moran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Boys' Rifle Club

The Wilby high school boys rifle
 club met at the state armory on Tuesday afternoon. Tryouts were held for the team to compete with
 the Leavenworth high school team
 on December 2,
 . It is expected that Captain An .-thony Mirabilio, who is i'll at the Waterbury hospital, will be unable to be with the team for the Leav-
 enworth match. Several veterans from last years team are avail Table, including Joseph DiCorpo, -James De Rienzo. John Polman, -Gregory Malootian and Edward -Heuer. Several new members are competing for the remaining places son the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
OGA Club

The Wilby OGA club held its sixth regular meeting on Monday evening, November 30, from seven until nine in the Wilby high school library. The first part of the meeting was devoted to the reading and writing of shorthand, after which a social time was enjoyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
ARTHUR s. HUGHES

Arthur S. Hughes died July %,
from pneumonia, at his home in
Passaic, N. j. The deceased was So
years of age.
Mr.. Hughes was son of John
and Mary Dawson Hughes, and was
born near Charlestown. The family
lived for several years in Elkton be-
fore removing to New Jersey. Mr..
Hughes was a successful realtor and
was President of the Passaic Bank.
He is survived by his wife, daugh-
ter, Katherine, and a son, Sewell
Hughes; also by sister, Miss Mamie
Hughes, who resided with him, and
two brothers, Thomas, of Passaic,
and Frank Hughes, Of Montclair,
New Jersey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
MIDDLE ATLANTIC GRANGE
CONFERENCE

The Tenth Annual Grange Lead
ers' Conference under the auspices
of the Middle Atlantic Grange Lee
turers' Association will be held at
College Park, Md, August 18th to
18th, inc, with the University of
Maryland as host.
The Association is comprised of
the State Grange Lecturers of New
York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Della
ware and New Jersey.
According to Albert A Ady, State
Lecturer for Maryland, advance
reservations from these states indi-
cate a record attendance of approx
mately five-hundred.
The delegates will be accommo-
dated at the University at the low
cost of $3.50, which will include
meals, lodging, tours, etc.
The opening program will include
an address of Welcome by Dr.. H. c.
Byrl, Pres. of the University of
Maryland and Greetings by DR.. T.
B. Symons, Director of Extension
Work, Miss Venia M. Keller, State
Home Demonstration Agent and T
Roy Brookes, Master, Maryland
State Grange.
Discussion groups under the guild
ance of the various state lecturers
will center around, Rural Eco
nomics", youth Interests &
Trends, "The Grange & Social Re-
lations", Lecturers Methods" and
Recreation.
Louis J. Taber, Master of National
Grange and James C. Farmer, Lee
turer of National Grange, are SEIZED
uled to address the Convention
Taber will talk at the Wednesday
evening session.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
WOODLAND

Mrs. R. G. Terry returned Satur-
day from weeks visit with relatives
at Chatham, Pa.
The Embroidery Club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Rufus Jackson, We'd
nesday afternoon, the 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Parry, of
Glenolden, Pa, were Sunday evening
callers of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Tyson.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Newell Abrahams
arrived Sunday at Woodlawn, having
driven fro mtheir home in Topeka,
Kansas, for their annual visit with
his home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Perry, of
Martinsburg, w. Va, spent the week
end with her mother, Mrs. E. G..
Williams.
Miss Martha Tome is spending
some time with her uncle Robert
Miller and wife in Philadelphia.
Miss Clara Tome is visiting rela-
tives in Norwood, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tyson have
been spending few days at Ocean
City, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
ANNUAL PICNIC OF OLD
FIDDLERS


,Old-time fiddlers from all over the
United States and parts of Canada
are expected to convene at the four
teenth annual Old Fiddlers Picnic
scheduled to be held at Crystal
Springs Park near Parkesburg, Pa.
on Saturday, August the 18th. This
is without doubt the most unusual
musical event to be presented any
where.
William Keith of Westwood, near
Coatesville, an enthusiastic musician
of the old school, shortly after the
end of the late World War, conceiv-
ed the idea of an Old Fiddlers Con-
vention. To the pleasant surprise
of Mr.. Keith, the first picnic held at
Crystal Springs Park near Parkes-
burg, not only drew many musicians
from all parts of the country, but
over 10000 spectators we're in at
tendance at this unique rally.
The Fourteenth Old Fiddlers Pic
mic will follow the lines of the picnics
of the past. There will be no en-
trance fee for old fiddlers and no
prizes will be awarded. The affair
is arranged purely as get-together
and good time for the old fiddlers.
The general public is invited to
attend.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
CHAS. s. PYLE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scribers of Cecil County, have obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said
County, Letters of Administration on
the Personal Estate of
RICHARD MEAD BALDERSTON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the oath day of January, 1887,
they may otherwise, by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said estate.
All indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the subscribers.
Given under our hands and seal
this 18th day of July, 1886.
RACHEL MCKEE BALDERSTON,
LLOYD BALDERSTON,
Administrators.
True Copy--Test:-
JESSE PIERSON, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
TUGwELL IN DROUGHT AREA

After a swing through the parched
area of the Dakotas, Montana an
Wyoming, DR.. Tugwell. Resettle
ment Administrator, states tile sit
uation is better in some respects
than in 1884, and worse in otEers.
Immediate relief for some $1,000
farm families in the four States will
be needed, he says. Federal funds
available amount to about $65,000,-
900.
Tapping of underground rivers is
proposed by Morris L. Cooke, chair
man of President Roosevelt's Great
Plains Drought Committee. Many
streams that dry up in summer con-
tinue to run below the surface. Mr.
Cook also favors the building of
many small dams to store rain for
use in time of drought.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Cecil County, Letters
of Administration ON the Personal
Estate of
CLARENCE ]. THOMPSON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the 7th day of February, 1887,
they may otherwise, by Jaw, be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said es-
tate All indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal this
29th day of July, 1886.
HOWARD j. THOMPSON,
Executor.
5632 Thomas Ave, Philada., Pa.
True Copy-Test:-
JESSE PIERSON, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-07
MRS THERESA SHIPPERS

Mrs Theresa Shippers of Perry
Point, formerly of North East,
widow of the late Harry Shippers,
died at her home on July 29 from
complications following stroke a
few years ago. Mrs. Shippers was
SO years of age.
She is survived by one daughter,
Edith B. at home, and two sons,
Allen of Port Deposit and Bayard at
home She is also survived by one
sister, Mrs. Edward Clark of North
East, and one brother, Charles Bay
ard of the same town.
Funeral services were held from
here home Friday morning, with in
terment in the North East Cemetery