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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
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 JURy'S VERDICT
Defendant in Two Suits Resulting From Flood
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Verdicts for the defendant Con- necticut Light & Power company were returned today in two super for court cases by jury which heard the actions during the past two weeks. The verdicts were re- turned before noon.
 The cases were those of John M. Beauton of Woodbridge and Jennie Drapeau of New Haven, against the Connecticut Light & Power com pany. Damages of 5000 were sought in the first action and 2500 in the latter.
 The plaintiffs were owners of cot tages on the Housatonic river, which were destroyed by the floods oi March, 1886. They claimed the com pany was responsible in its manipu- iation of the Stevenson dam con trols. Judge Edwin 0. Dickenson presided at the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

Trial of the $50,00o civil action of Fred ?. Squires of Wolcott, for merly of Middlebury, against V. F, Reynolds of South Norwalk and the Clark Brothers Chewing Gum Com pany of Pittsburgh, Pa, Is scheduled to start at 2 o'clock this afternoon In the court of common pleas be- fore Judge Miles F. McNif.
 The case was to have started this morning, but was postponed when Attorney Martin P. Gormley for the defense protested Q new amended complaint sought to be filed by At- torney Michael V. BlansAeld for the plaintiff. lt
 Suuires bases his claims for dam ages on an accident on the Middle bury road, February l7, 1937 in which he was allegedly crippled When struck by a car owned an6 operated by Reynolds. The latter was working for the defendant gun, company at the time. Squires ap. peared In court this morning on crutches.
 souires claims he was struck by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
YOUNG NURSES
 INJURIES FATAL
Miss Ruth Chamberlain, 20, Fourth Victim of
 Tragic Accident

The tragic accident at Union Dec, 6 claimed It's fourth victim last night when Miss Ruth Chamberlain, 20 of Townsend, Vt., succumbed at Q hospital at Stafford Springs to :n. juries received !n the crash.
 The accident took the lives of three Waterburians, Mrs, Barbara Hartley, 2S; her sister, Miss Pauline Gray, of East Main street; and Ed ward Welch, 2i, ot Tudor street,
 Miss Chamberlain, daughter oi Mir. and Mrs. AlonEo Chamberlain, was Q nurse at the Massachusetts, state hospital at Rutland. She was being brought back to the hospital by the local people, after Q weekend In Waterbury, when the accident occurred.
 The car, driven by Weloh, skidded on Q curve, struck another automo- hile and turned over. Funeral ser- vices for the three local victims were held last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

Tho eleven lanes now in operation in ten cities can easily handle 5000 vehicles day. Commissioner Con- ner feels that the semi.annual mechanical inspection plan has been In operation sufficiently long now so that every motorist In tho state is aware of the requirement.. If own- ers of uninspected vehicles do not take advantage of the two weeks remaining of the final inspection 'pefiod flor 1vS7 the responsibility for following disciplinary action Is on their own shoulders, In the opin- lon of the commissioner.
 Re.Inspectlon
 All cars rejected must be brought back to the lanes for re-inspection before tho lanes close December Sist. AS Q rule Q few days arc given the car owner to have the faults of the vehicle remedied but those who wait until the last day or two to have reQQuired adjustments made bring their cars in for inspection will immediately and get their vehicles back to tho lane before the close of business on Friday, December Sist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
Testing Lane Here Ordered Closed On
 Friday, December 3 1
Motor Vehicle Commissioner COnnOr Orders Dis culinary Action Against Delinquents .23,l2O Cars
 OfRcialIy Inspected at ThOmaston Ave. Station

cember 7th, S02,0Ao vehicles had been inspected out of an estimated total of 3S6,300. On the basis of daily patronage since December 7th the eleven lanes now operating in Hartford, Waterbury, Middletown, New Haven, Bridgeport, Willimantic, Torrington, Stamford and New Lon. don will handle about 60,000 vehicles The delinquent group may total about 5000 scattered around the state.
 Power to Suspend
 The Commissioner has the power to suspend the registrations of those cars which have not been approved as mechanically safe to operate on the streets and highways of the state. It Is not enough that an automobile owner has brought his car to Q lane for inspection. The car owner, if the vehicle has been re- jeoted, must have the faults re- medied and secure an official ap- proval seal. The lanes now in op- eration will work daily, weather permitting and excepting Sundays and holidays, up to and including Friday, December Sl.
 TAbulation
 The following tahulation of lanes now operating gives the estimated number of cars the lanes are ex- pected to handle, the total which has been checked and the balance which must be inpected to complete tho task In each district:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
$5O,O 900 Trial Opens
 Here This Afternoon
Fred Squires Sues for Damages in February Auto
 Accident-Alleges Injuries Crippled Him

the defendants car at Yale ave- nue, shortly after alighting from a bus, which had brought him from his work. The car was travelling at Q rapid pace, according to the com plaint.
 Numerous and crippling injuries resulted from the crash, Squires alleges in his complaint, Attorney Harry Albert appears with Attorney Blansfield for the plaintiff.
 The amendment objected to by Attorney Gormley cites another ac- cident by Squires, in which he fell while walking with his crutches and suffered further injuries. The amendment, which has not as vel been admitted, holds that the first accident led to the second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of John A. Perugini was held this morning from the home of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Gielio Santora of Wall street at 8:l6 o'clock to the Sacred Heart Church, where . solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:00 o'clock by Rev. Henry quinn. Bur- ial was In Calvery cemetery. The pallbearers were: Julius Santoro, Clarence Wells, James Marsele, and Robert Mellon, classmates of the deceased at Sacred Heart School.
 The funeral of Mrs, Anna 0. 0il- bert will be held from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Church of the Imma- culate Conception, where solemn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
MILFORD WOMAN
 SUES FOR $6,OOO
Plaintiff Claims Money Is Owed Her for Care of
 Late Minnie Faulman

On trial In superior court today Is the $e,000 civil action of Caroline Fischer of Milford against the Mil- ford Trust company.
 The action Is based on the conten- ton of the plaintiff that she kept the late Minnie Faulman for more than two years prior to her death, November {. 1886, and that she is owed money from the estate for such care.
 The deceased failed to provide for the plaintiff in her will, and the bank, as administrators of the estate, has denied the plaintiffs claims. The case Is expected to be completed to- morrow at the latest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
DIED

TRAVIS In Hartford, Dec. 18th. 1887, Rev. James L. Travis, pastor of the Church of Christ The King Old Lyme, Conn. Funeral Friday morning, at >l0:00 o'clock. with Pontifical Requiem High Mass cele- brated by Most Rev. Maurice F.. McAuliffe at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford. Burial in Mount St. Beneiict's cemetery, Hartford, Body will lie in state at the Cathedral from Thursday at o'clock until the time of the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
FLAHERTY IS VICTOR

Boston, Dec. l5-(UP>-Victor in all but three of the 1lth Massachu- sets congressional districts S2 precincts, State Rep. Thomas A. Flaherty (D) Boston was successor today to former U. s. Representa-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

Commissioner Michael A. Connor estimated ! yesterday that several tn ou s and necticut-registered vehicles will not have been inspect. ed when the mechanical inspection lanes close on Friday, December Sist, He has instructed Chief Engineer Wilbur L. Gross, jr. in charge of this departmental activity, to report all delinquents to the hearings section for disciplinary action. As of the close of business on Tuesday, De-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
|, oARn Or THANKS

We wish to thank OUT MHHy friends, relatives and neighbors foi the beautiful floral tributes and th' sympathy and kindness shown u' during our recent bereavemeni, ths death Of our beloved husband Hnt father. Gaetnuo DeMarino. (Eignedb
 MRg' MARIE DIlMARINO and FAAKILYs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
MASSES

months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, at 500 o'clock, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. for the repose of the soul of the late Vincenzo CovielIo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

Nazi Storm Troopers recently swan a 40-yard race at Nuremberg in full equipment including packs, clothes and boots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

Superior Court Justice.
 F'laherty defeated John F. Cot ter (R). Higgins former secretary by an si44 majority in yesterdays special election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
WIN CASH PRIZES
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RULES
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 2. This contest will be divided into weekly pc riods of days each; each period beginning on Friday and closing the following Thursday. Each of the 36 words will appear just during the week. Every Friday a new contest will begin and new 36 word sentence will be printed.
 3. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which one of the superfIuOus words appear clip each ad and underline or mark the word Wait until you have the complete set of 36 ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Ma or bring your entries to Christmas Contest EditOr at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 f. Each weeks contest closes on Thursday night and all entries for that week must be received not later than the followirg Saturday noon.
 S.. Each week, three prizes of $5, $2 and $1 re. specvelv. will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries.
 S. Every Tuesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest win be announced The decsions of the judges will be final.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

high mass will be celebrated at 800 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Ottorino Stable was held from the home l105 North Main street this morning at S:lS o'clock to St. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Cornelius Looney assisted by Rev. Felix Scoglio and Rev. Rocco Nadile. Mario De- Cicco, Wolinist rendered, "A Dream, and Mrs. Nina DeVito soloist rem dered "Breghiela." Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Louis Del Monico, Flavio Coappa, Robert Galuppa, Thomas Capaldi, Victor Palladino and Ed ward Capaldo.
 Funeral services for Mrs, Ella Staebler, wife of George H. Staebler, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, IS Henry street, Rev. Martin J. Lorenz, pastor of the First Lutheran church, offlciating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15
Yes :l Know Thot Drugs Have Foiled To Cure You

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31

A complete alteration program foI the quarters of thp Lithuanian h. dependent Political Club at 4S Green street will be authorized at the regu- lar meeting of the organization ill September. The alterations will be carried on in the rear of the prem ises of the above address, the hall at that location to remain intact for the present.
 Preparations for the changes were begun a short time ago after the organization received club liquor license granting full privileges, at- ter a complete membership list had been filed in the office of the State Liquor Commission in the State Capitol building at Hartford.
 According to present plans the in- terior of the rooms occupied by the membership will be altered com pletely and refurnished with up- holstered chairs, lounges, radio and piano. Several changes will Dc made in the ligh ing, and bar will be installed on the premises. It IS expected club steward will be ap- pointed shortly with an assistant to serve as waiter. Both men, ac- cording to high club official, will be required to wear the customary white monogramed uniform. The club surroundings will be modern even to the smallest detail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 SLATED TONIGHT
Board of Works to Hear Opinions on Nine Sew.
 CT Projects

Public hearings on the construc- ton of sewers on nine streets will be held tonight by the board of works in the city courtroom. A hearing on one proposed sidewalk installation will also be held.
 In recent months the board has held several hearings on sewer in stallations. Property owners in each case are notified, and allowed to speak for or against the proposal at the hearings.
 Tonight's hearings will be for sewer construction on the following streets: Southwick avenue, from Wacona avenue to a point 50 feet west of Monroe avenue; Middlefeld avenue, from Melrose avenue to Greenleaf avenue; Virginia avenue, from Radcliffe avenue to Mansfield avenue; Morse avenue, from Mans field avenue to Shelter street; Rad. cliffe avenue, from Woodtick road to Auburn avenue; Woodbine street, from Woodland avenue to Harker avenue; Wacona avenue, from Manor avenue to Hinsdale avenue; Atwood avenue and Auburn avenue, from Radcliffe avenue to Clearview avenue; Wilson street, east side from Seymour street to America street, west side from Washington avenue to America street.
 The proposed sidewalk will be on the east side of Wilson street, from Seymour street to America street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31

Edward H. Bergin of Water bury, is a member of the commit tee making arrangements for the 49th annual convention of the Connecticut Funeral Directors, to be held Thursday at Edgew00d Country club, Cromwell.
 After a brief morning session there will be luncheon and the main business meeting at which officers will be elected and dele- gates named to the national con- vention at Minneapolis Dinner will be followed by floor show and dancing.
 Arthur M. Coughlin Is chairman of the committee and will be as- sisted by MT. Bergin, Fred H. Camerlin, New Haven; Edward H. Bishop, Bridgeport; George J. Merwin, Hartford; James T. Pratt, Hartford; and Mrs. Coughlin as chairman of the woman's com- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31
Young COP. Plan
 Annual Conference
Waterbury Club Invited to Send Delegation Senator Bradley Among Principal Speakers Program Out

The Young Republican club of Waterbury has been invited to send representatives to the seventh al1- nual conference of the various units of New England on September 10, II and 12 at Hotel Wentworth- by the-sea, Portsmouth, N. H. State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport, is listed among the prinA cipal speakers of the gathering.
 The Conference gets under way Friday night with supper at 8:30 so that all may work until closing time and still reach Portsmouth in time for the first event. Informal political sessions and dancing and social entertainment will continue through the evening.
 Council Officers
 The officers of the Council are: President, Wallace Stearns of Bos- ton; vice president, Mrs. R. Clarke Smith of Rutland, Verlnonth; Rob- ert L. Gilbert of Bridgeport; Miss Margaret Abbott of Concord, N. H.; secretary, Miss Lillian Bodwell of Sanford, Maine; and treasurer, A. Allston Clarke of Newport, R. I.
 Following the council meeting will be the first formal session of the Conference with the following speaking program: "Principles and Policies"-T. K. salmon of Claren- don Springs, Vermont, former chairman of the Vermont Young Republicans; Regional and Ma tional Legislation" by United States Senator H. Styles Bridges of Con- cord, N. H.: Publicity" by National Young Republican Chairman J. Kenneth Bradley of Bridgeport. Organization" by New England Council member from Massachu- sets, Vance s. Tarr of Somerville, Mass; How to Get Out the Vote" by national committeeman from Maine Charles P. Nelson of Aug usta, Maine; Finance" by A. AL ston Clarke of Newport, R. l., treas urer of the New England Coun- cil. At the afternoon session will be open hearings of the six com mittees above named at which time any interested parties may present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31
Connecticut PowerC
 Announces Earnings
Increase of $36S 900 Reported for Months of l037; General Improvement in Sales Responsible for Gain

During the first half of 1887, gross earnings of the Connecticut Power company showed an increase of ap- proximotely $368,o00 over the cor responding period of last year, while operating expenses and taxes in- creased $195,0 ,000, Viggo E. Bird, pres ident of the company, reported to stockholders today in statement which accompanied the regular quarterly dividend checks.
 Gross earnings for the first six months of the year totaled $3,595,- 730.42 while operating expenses and taxes amounted to $2,224, ,758.13 leav- ing net earnings of $1,370, ,972.29. With $S0,642.47 in interest charges and the like deducted, the balance available for reserves, retirement and surplus was $1, ,290 0,329.82 at the. close of the half year as compared with $1, ,132, ,841.74 on the corresponding date year ago.
 Earnings Increased
 The increase in gross earnings resulted from increased sales to all classes of customers, particularly sales to other electrical corporations, MT. Bird explained. Additional power purchases for release to other util- ities likewise accounted principally for the rise in operating expenses although this item would have been even higher had not exceptionally favorable conditions in water power enabled an output by the company's hydro plant considerably above nor nal. Federal social security taxes largely accounted for the greater taxes paid during the six months.
 MT. Birds statement to the stock holders together with the com pany's condensed earnings state ments for the six months ending June, 1897, and June, 1886, follow:
 "The net earnings statement for the first half of the year of 1887 is presented below together with a consolidated statement for the cor responding period of 1886 prepared on a comparative basis.
 "Gross earnings show an increase of $368ooo over the same period of last year and Is the result of an increase in all classes of earnings, particularly sales to other electrical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31

COrpOEhClouS.
 Expenses
 operating expenses and taxes show an increase of $195, 900, prir- cipally because of additional power purchased for resale to other utili- ties. However, the amount of ad- ditional power purchased would have been somewhat higher except for the fact that the amount of electricity generated at this company's water power plant was considerably above normal during the first six months of this year. Taxes also show an increase due largely to increased federal social security taxes" The condensed and consolidated earnings statement for six months ending:
 Gross earnings
 June, 1887 June 1886
 $3,595, ,73o.42 $3,227, ,s65 .34 Operating expenses and taxes
 2,224,75s.13 2,o29,378.68 Net earnings
 $1,s7o,s7 $1, ,19s, ,4S6.66 Interest charges, etc.
 S0,642.47 65,644.92 Balance Preserves, retirement and surplus $1,29o,329.s2 $l,132,s41.74
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31
VELARDO'S CASE
 AGAIN CONTINUED

Clemente Velardo, 53, of 1880 Bank street, charged with assault, received a continuance to Thursday in city court today. He was arrested August after a neighborhood dis pute that ended in a fight.
 Ezra Jennings, 63, of Falls Vil- lage, charged with reckless driving, received a continuance to Monday.
 A nolle was given Stasis Alubrau- skas, 47, of 46 Russell street, charg- ed with violating a city health or dinance.
 John Olschefsky, 51, of s8 Rail- road Hill street, charged with breach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-31
Mt Carmel Committee

The committee OH arrangements for the recent outing sponsored by the Holy Names Society of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will meet tonight at the parish hall at 8 o'clock at which time a final report will be given. The outing was held last Sunday afternoon and evening at Bradley Orchard.