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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
Body Of Drowned Girl
Is Found
Drowning Result Of Accident
Had Been Swimming
And Fishing
No Evidence OF Violence Discovered
BY Coroner

No Evidence OF Violence Discovered
BY Coroner
DR.. r. G. Dodson, Cecil county
coroner, returned a verdict of acct
dental drowning late Friday in the
death of 18-year-old Janet Wohlsen,
of Lancaster, Pa.
The girls body was found in the
North East river Friday, almost
forty-eight hours after she disap-
peared while fishing from an anchor
ed rowboat near Red Point. 1t had
moved short distance downstream
from where the empty rowboat was
found.
DR.. Dodson gave his verdict after
an autopsy disclosed no signs of vio-
lence on the body.
Donald Hartman, Lancaster news
paper man enroute to cover the story,
suffered two broken ribs in an auto
mobile collision. He was strapped
up and put to bed in a North East
hotel.
Hartman's car was in collision with
one driven by Eddie Fachs, Lancaster
newspaper photographer, who escap.
ed injury.
Two yatchsmen who had been
cruising the river found the girls
body, floating on the surface of the
! river. 1t was short distance down.
stream from where her boat was
found Wednesday.
The yatchsmen, Carl Stewart, Of
Ridley Park, Pa, and F. w. Frand-
sen, Chester, Pa, started toward the
body after they sighted it. However
the thick water grass which sur
rounded it fouled their propeller and
stopped the boat.
They blew the horn on the boat for
aid, and Robert Green, of Hances
Point, went to them in a speedboat.
He towed the yacht with the body
ashore
The body was floating about an
eighth of a mile offshore, near the
Boy Scout Camp at Red Point, Md.
The girl was visiting at the home of
friends near Red Point. She left
home Wednesday shortly before noon
to go fishing. At that time she wore
bathing suit with jacket over it.
When her empty boat was found, the
jacket, her shoes, and her fishing
lines were still in it.
The theory is advanced that while
swimming about, the girl, who was
strong swimmer, had attempted to
dive under large mass of sea-weed
floating on the water, instead Of
swimming around it, and had be-
come fouled in the tangled mass and
unable to extricate herself, drowning
in the struggle.
Miss Wohlsen, daughter Of John o.
Wohlsen, Lancaster manufacturer,
would have celebrated her eighteenth
birthday Monday. She would also
have taken her first job in a Lancas-
ter Office, on Monday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
RISING SUN TROOP AT CAMP
HORSESHOE

The members of Rising Sun Troop
of Boy Scouts are spending the week
at Camp Horseshoe, and having the
time of their lives. The Scouts who
are having the outing at this famous
Camp, northwest of Rising Sun are:
Frank Jugler, Lewis Garvin, Rodney
White, Marlin Zimmerman. Jr.,
Malcolm Jenkins, Robert Jenkins,
Walter Baughman, Fred Stemple,
Everett Liggett, Wayne Reynolds,
Robert Crawford, Jr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
STUDENTS ON INSPECTION TOUR

Eighty-five students from MilIers-
Vile, Pa, High School, were guests
of Mr.. Henry Schofeld, at Rock
Springs, where they inspected his
pottery plant, spar mines and the
five-mile corner stone of the Masons-
Dixons Line. The students also paid
a visit to the hydro-electric plant Of
the Conowingo Power Company at
Conowingo, before returning from
their outing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

Falling from a motor boat. Helen
Frazer, daughter Of Stanley Frazer,
of Earleville. was struck by the rap
idly revolving propeller and cut in
the stomach.
The accident occurred off White
Crystal Beach. The girl was taken
to Union Hospital where twenty
stitches were necessary to close the
wounds about her body. Her condi.
tion is thought not to be serious.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
ACCIDENT AT RAILROAD UNDER
PASS

The narrow underpass of the
Pennsylvania railroad, near North
East, was the scene of another acct
dent last week, when two loaded
trucks, moving in opposite direc-
tions, collided and were set on fire.
The North East fire department ex-
tinguished the flames, after both
truck cabs and part of the trucks
cargo were damaged. The drivers
escaped with minor injuries and
burns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
BACON HILL SPAN REPAIRED

The closing of Route 40 between
Elkton and North East, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, during the repair of
the highway bridge over the Pennsyl-
vania railroad tracks at Bacon Hill,
caused a diversion of traffic to Route
1, through this town, when the
stream of cars and trucks was al
most continuous. rs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
OFFICIAL OPENING OF SERVICE
STATION

Lewis T. Garvin, dealer, announc-
es the official opening to the public
for inspection ON Saturday. July 81,
500 g. m. to 1900 D. m, of the
newly erected Sinclair Service Sta
ton located at the corner of East
Main and Walnut streets, in this
town,
This modern building Is up-to-date
In every respect with its equipment,
Mr.. Garvin is offering a special
souvenir with every purchase OF
$500 or more on this opening day
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
DWELLING DESTROYED NEAR
EARLEVILLE

Fire destroyed the dwelling and
contents on the farm of A. Mueller,
on the Crystal Beach road, near
Earleville. The family was In the
field at the time. An exploding oil
stove in the kitchen is believed to
have been the origin Of the IRE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
FAIR AT WEST NOTTINGHAM

The Ladies Auxiliary Of West Not
tingham Academy are conducting q
two-night fair on the Academy
grounds July 20 and 80. The pub
lie is invited for two evenings Of fun
and frolic. Amusements Of all
kinds. refreshments and many other
attractions will I'LL the two-night
card for the enjoyment of the public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
OLD FIDDLERs' CONVENTION

Crystal Springs Park, Parkesburg,
Pa, will be the scene of the fifteenth
annual gathering Of "old fiddlers".
on Saturday morning, August z.
Any musical instrument can be play
ed on the all day program with SOU
venirs and prizes as the attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

but she continued toward New
York, finally stopping in Brews-
ter. At that time he was half
sober and he finally convinced
her to turn about and head back
for Danbury. where they stopped
for food and more drinks. Again
he became intoxicated and this
time she drove to Carmel where
they were married, although he
does not recall the ceremony, &C
cording to his testimony.
No Love
When asked by counsel for the
defense If he loved the girl,
whom he insisted on calling Mics
Kershaw" all throughout the
hearing, Clark replied, mo- At
this the defense introduced sew
eral notes into the evidence which
We're admittedly in Clark's hand
writing, but which he could not
remember writing. Each note was
q confession of his love for her
and only her, and his desire to
make her happy. 1t was shortly
after the introduction Of the
notes that Judge McEvoy ordered
the case withdrawn.
At the opening Of testimony.
Clark informed the court that for
more than two years he had been
engaged to marry another girl,
had planned q honeymoon,
bought furniture, rented a home,
and made all the necessary ar
rangements. He claimed that I'M
til the time of his marriage to
Miss Kershaw he was supern-
tendent of the International Sill
yer Co. III Meriden but at present,
because of the circumstances Is
only a supervisor. The notes in
troduced were claimed TO have
been written while he was super
intendent. Clark was graduated
from Yale university with the
class of 1921. Levy 81 Levy Of New
Haven appeared for the petition
err. with Belford and Manfredi Of
Wallingford defending. Mrs.
Clark did not take the stand at
any time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
DEPUTY CORONER
CLOSES INQUEST
No Evidence of Foul Play
in Death of Mrs.
Lyons

Deputy Coroner Walter W. Smyta
announced this afternoon that
there was no question Of foul play
IN the death Of Miss Maria Lyons.
rs, whose body was found yester-
day at her home, 704 Hamilton ave-
nue.. The woman, whose body was
badly charred, died Of burns Fri-
day night or Saturday morning
when she had q fainting spell and
fell while carrying lighted ker0-
sene lamp, according TO Medical
Examiner DR.. Edward H. Kirsch-
baum.
The body was found yesterday by
Lieut.. Detective william r. Pollard,
who broke into the woman's home,
after he had been informed by her
employers at the Waterbury But
ton Co. that she had not been seen
since last Friday.
The body was at the foot Of q
stairway, with much Of the wo-
mans clothing burned off. The
carpeting around the body was
burned through, but the oil lamp
was still intact, except for q broken
chimney, and the house did not
catch fire, AIT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Some 200 Of waterbury's BRAY
est stand 100 per cent in favor Of q
testimonial that would most be-
fittingly express ''brotherly love-"
esteem, goodwill, best wishes and
all the tender affection associated
with such an occasion. The 200
would like to be present to show
their brotherly love, comradeship
and whatnot for two firemen's
firemen-Chief Thomas Cava-
naugh and former Chief Thomas
Lynch. But, all, there's a rub,
there's difference Of opinion that
have the 200 bravest fog-eyed IN
reaching a settlement.
Two Sides Plus
There will be a banquet, dance
or a get-together for the two
veteran members. In fact, there
may be several banquets, dances
and get-togethers so that the "con-
servatives" and the "progressives"
may pay their tribute according to
their respective ideas Of a fitting
party.
Shartly after the retirement OF
Chief Lynch and the promotion OF
his successor, some Of the veterans
of the department decided that
a big party was in order. They
Immediately proceeded to ascer-
tain sentiment, how the affair
should be conducted, who should
take the initiative, the Firemen's
Aid Association, the Gold-Braided
Club of the department or the In
Inmates Of the two chiefs, and Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
CHASE COMP any
employees DIES
Painfully Burned at Work
Nearly Month Ago, Sue
cumbs Today

Burns sustained Jan. 23d at the
Chase rolling mill proved fatal to-
day to Haryton Zablotny, IS, Of 100
Wood street. zablotny died at Wa
terbury hospital, where he had been
under treatment since the accident
In which he was severely burned.
Zablotny suffered the burns at 3
a. m. on the morning Of Jan. 23d,
while employed on the night shift
at the Chase plant. He showed inn
provement for a time at the hospi-
tai, but his condition gradually grew
worse.
The case was referred today to
DR.. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medi-
cal examiner and Deputy Coroner
Walter w. Smyth.
Born In Kiev, Russia, Mr.. Zablot-
ney came to this country 80 years
ago. He had been a resident Of this
city for the past 20 years. He was
employed by the Chase company
for 40 years. He was q member Of
st. Stanislaus' church and st..
Stanislars' societS.
Surviving are his wife, Caroline;
two sons, Joseph and Stephen; and
q daughter, Mary, all Of this city.
The funeral Is in charge of De-
links and Son. Arrangement will
be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Lithuanans Here to Observe Homelands Independence
City;s Brauest In Hectic Fight To ShotO
"BrotherLy LoUe" For Veteran Members

boys - no relation to the Three
Smart Girls - took the initiative
and had tickets printed for what
they consider an appropriate social
festive for the two chiefs - din
ner dance! The affair will be held
In March. The place, The Elton
hotel.
And then came the explosion.
The gang caught mapping had TO
dig out the gas and smoke hell
NETS. And are they burned upI
1t would be q three-alarm fire, II
chemical tanks could smother the
flaming indignation.
Just whisper!
The coast-to-coast controversy
over the nine old men on the SUI
preme court bench Is only q whis-
pering campaign compared TO the
talk Of the bravest.
Books on etiquette, courtesy, d.
plomacy are being suggested as
ideal reading for the boys, who
reached the printer first and upset
the veterans. Behind the scenes
they are being tossed around like
nobody's business.
There's talk Of Shutdown"
strike on the part Of the brother
comrades ignored. They may take
a walk on the first banquet and
return in time to stage bigger
and better one than that given by
their boy friends! 1t will take a
series of parties to heal the
breach.
But "brotherly love" Is brotherly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

After hearing conflicting tes-
timony for more than one hour
and one half today by the plain
tiff in the annulment acton Of
Robert Clark of New Haven
against Stella Kershaw Clark Of
Yalesville, Judge Frank P. Nc
Evoy today ordered counsel to
withdraw the case from superior
court.
Testimony offered by Clark was
to the effect that the had been
duped into marrying Stella Ker-
shaw in Carmel, N. Y, July rs,
1896 when at theh time he had
been engaged for more than two
years to marry another girl. He
asked for the annulment on the
ground that the marriage was
performed while he was under the
influence Of liquor and without
full possession Of his faculties
and thath 1t was against his
voluntary will.
Taken On Ride
The plaintiff spent more than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Fade-Out

The report of the directors Of
the N0era Mfg. Co.. which Is In
the process of dissolution shows
no debtors, no creditors and no
inventory of property. Az a pre-
llminary step before filing n
COPY with the secretary Of state.
the report was filed with the
superior court clerk here today.
Directors acting rs trustees are:
r. 8. Chase, n. ID. Ely and +.
A. Jackie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
10Th Anniversary
Celebration Plans
Nearing Completion
Reception Committee Chosen to Welcome Lithuanian
Consul to Waterbury, Various Societies Co
operating to Make Event Memorable

g. Staneslow, Or. Matthew J. Col
ney, DR.. r. J Hill, and Attorney
John Lokocitis.
A large delegation headed by At
torney Clarence v. Balanda, Miss
Nellie Bender, and Michael ver-
bickas, have been assigned to meet
the visiting speaker at the local
railroad terminal at 6:10 o'clock,
from which point they will serve az
an escort committee to The Elton
hotel. This committee will also ac-
company the speaker to st. Joseph's
hall and will return later to The
Elton where a reception will be
held.
Welcome Planned
Mr.. Budrys will interview many
local residents at the hotel on Sat-
urday morning and provide whatever
Information he may possess con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

one and one-half hours on the
stand telling his version Of how
he came to get married, before
Judge McEvoy called recess,
conferred with the attorneys and
ordered them TO withdraw the ac-
ton. The happenings Of the
evening of July "a were sort of
hazy to Clark but he did tell the
story as he remembered 1t. 1t all
started In a Meriden tavern where
he and Miss Kershaw had few
drinks. According to his testi-
money the next thing he remem-
bered he was in his automobile,
which was being driven by the
young lady to a location "some-
where in Danbury" on the way TO
New York.
Although he demonstrated with
her, he added, she continued to
drive toward New York, inform
ing him that they were going to
be married. He claimed to have
told her he wanted to go home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
City'S Health

The city OF Waterbury had four
new cases OF lobar pneumonia
during The past week, according
to the weekly report of the state
department Of health, released to-
day. The city Is also listed as
having mad one case Of scarlet
fever.
A report from the local health
department ONCE today showed
that there were no new cases OF
Influenza or pneumonia. There
was one new grippe case reported
today and one case OF lobar pneu-
monia yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Naturalist Club

A description Of q successful
ascent Of Mount Nanda Devi in
the Himalyas, which is some u.s.
800 feet high, was given to the
members Of the Waterbury Nat
uralist Club last evening by Ed
ward Hall johnson. He was one
Of the party Of eight who made
the climb and described the de-
tails Of the climb for the local
club members. Walter r. Green,
president, was in charge Of the
meeting last night and announced
that the members would meet at
10000 Saturday morning for q five
mile walk, starting at the north
end of the Chase Go. plant on
Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
DiSilvestro Lodge

DiSilvestrc lodge Sons OF Italy.
will sponsor q bingo party In
Hibernian hall. March II. 1t was
announced last night at a meet
ing in The Elton. Mrs. Paul Carl
missi is chairman Of the arrange
ments.
Michael A. Russo, grand vener-
able was a guest. Movies Of Italy
were shown by Louis Pieretti, Of
Centerbrook, assistant grand veri-
cradle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

NVhWhtbtbCCnh~A
seph's hall on Friday night The
principal speaker upon the occa-
sion will be the Honorable John
Budrys, Lithuanian consul to the
United States. The services to take
place In this city are under the Joint
auspices Of the redemption Of Vilinus
society and all organizations Of Lith-
uanian extraction.
Speakers List
In addition to the distinguished
visitor, other speakers to be heard
will include Rev. Joseph j. Valan-
tiejus, pastor OF st. Joseph's church.
Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, Rev. Ben
cdict Gauronskas, Rev. John J.
Kripas OF Hartford, Alexander j.
Aleksis, chairman Of the observance
and president of the redemption Of
villnus society; Thomas Matas,
president OF the Lithuanian Inde-
pendent Political club; William
Jokubonis, president Of the Lithuan-
las Citizens Political club; DR.. John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Recess

Work on practically all local
WPA projects ended today for the
present work period. The remain
der Of the men will complete their
time for the period by tomorrow.
The next work period, 1t was an
nounced today, will start on Tues
day, February %. Pay day for the
present period is listed for Feb
ruary 20. In the past men have
received checks In advance Of the
specified date, but this time, due
to the fact that the New Haven
ONCE will be closed down for the
week end, the checks may not ar
rive ahead Of time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Assets Listed

The late Mary A. Phelan, wife
Of Michael Phelan, left an estate Of
$9,707.37, according to an inven-
tory Of assets filed with Judge
Dennis j. Slavin In probate court
today. Mrs. Phelan died Jan. 2c.
Property on Dover street Is
valued at $500. An account at
the Citizens and Manufacturers
National bank contained $2,278.31,
while an account at the Water
bury National bank contained
$l.O6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
ENDURING FAME SOUGHT

Montreal, (UP)-George Pratt,
once noted runner, walked five
miles through ice-covered streets
here In bare feet. mo, I'm not
crazy" he said. I'm making; world
history. I'm the only man in this
latitude who can claim to have
walked hve miles with bare feet In
January"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Speaker

Speaker
corning relatives or business asso-
ciates and conditions in Lithuania.
Requests for additional information
may also be made at this time,
which will receive all due consid-
Grafton and q more accurate reply
by mail at later date.
The committee In charge Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Ex-Chief

Ex-C Chief
love at any price and there As.,st
be a banquet or the public will
perhaps do q little talking!
Suggestion: Don't mention BAN
quet too loudly on greeting certain
firemen. They have high blood
pressure as It Is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

celebration stated today that all who
can possible do so, report at the
railroad station on Friday about
5:45 o'clock to extend a group re-
ception to the visiting government
ofiicial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Fire Chief
course, the entire 200 knew the
present and past chief when they
were, etc.
While captains debated ways
and means, while officers of the
aid speculated, a few OF the smart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

The general Lithuanian popula-
ton Of Waterbury and the vicinity
will observe the 18th anniversary Of
the Independence Of Lithuania. with
ceremonies to take place at st. Jo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Tagged!

Charged with reckless driving,
Harry Lamphier, %. of Water
bury, was given a continuance I'LL
March 3 In Seymour town court
yesterday.
Lamphier, a driver for the NC
Elligott company, was arrested
by state Trooper Harry Mayo fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
SPOTLIGHTING-
Brass City News

lowing an accident in which Paul
Fechuria, 81, Of Seymour, was
struck by the truck driven by
Lamphier. The man suffered
broken arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
GROOM KIDNAPPED!


Ride Against His WLove Letters Produced
Judge Advises Plaintiff to Withdraw Claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Japanese fishermen caught 80
per cent Of the worlds 1896 catch
Of 10000, 900 tons Of fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
B. p. o. Z.


The first 100 active members
and past exalted rulers Of the
Waterbury Lodge of Elks. Will be
paid an unusual tribute by asso-
ciate members tomorrow night Mt
an "Old Timers Night" TO take
place at the West Main street or
ganizatoin quarters. Edward l..
Maloney, telegraph editor for the
Democrat, and veteran newspaper
men, Is first on the list Of past
exalted rulers and William Oar
roll heads the membership list.
George Hauser and James r. Car
rington. rank second and third
respectively.
Acting on the committee In
charge are John E. Bulger, chair
man, Frank Bailey, Charles X.
Ahcarn and DR.. George Leonard,
all past rulers. The dinner COM
mittce consists Of Renard Pala-
tine, Charles Allen and James
Neagle.
The social activities will be
proceeded by the regular semi
monthly meeting during which
time Exalted Ruler Walter y.
will preside.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR PATENT

SERIAL NO. 0888e
In the United States Land Office
for the Juneau Land District at
Anchorage, Alaska.
In the Matter of the Application of
ALASKA KENSINGTON GOLD
MINES, INC, corporation Or
ganized under the laws of Alaska,
COR patent to the LIONS TAIL,
LIONS PAW, LIONS PAW NO.
l, LIONS PAW NO. 2, LIONS
PAW NO. 3, LIONS PAW NO. 4,
OLGA NO. /, OLGA NO. 2, Oh
GA NO. 3, OLGA NO. 4, BEE,
BAT and STANLEY, lode mining
claims, embraced in U. S. Mineral
Survey No. 2015, situated in the
Juneau Mining and Recording
District, First Division, Territory
of Alaska, at Kensington, Alaska,
and forming one con tiguou S
group.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Alaska -Kensington Gold
Mines, Inc, corporation organized
under the laws of Alaska, whose
postoffice address is Box 1921, Ju-
neau, Alaska, has filed its apppl-
cation in the United States Land
office at Anchorage, Alaska, for
patent for the Lions Tail, Lions
Paw, Lions Paw No. l, Lions Paw
No. 2, Lions Paw No. 3, Lions Paw
No. 4, Olga NO l, Ogla No. 2, Olga
No. 3, Olga No. 4, Bee, Bat and
Stanley, lode mining claims, and
within U. S. Mineral Sur
vey No. 2015, situated at Kensing-
ton, Territory of Alaska, First Judi
cial Division, Juneau Mining and
Recording District, and more par
ticularly described as follows:
LIONS TAIL LODE
Beginning at Corner No. L..
identical with location corner
and with Corner No. 8 of Kens-
ington lode, survey No. As,
whence U. S. L. M. No. 6 bears
South 27o 81 East 40l1 .38 feet;
thence South 75' 90 West
1885. feet to Corner No. 2;
thence North IA co. West 600
feet to Corner No. 3; thence
North 75o 28 East 1896 feet
to Corner No 4; thence South
140 co. East 600 feet to Corner
No. l. the place of beginning.