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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Paging Miss Egan

I'm looking for Dora Egal,' the woman in the City Hall corridor remarked to a city em- ploye today.
 "Why, Miss Egan isn't here any more," was the response. "She used to be in the town clerks office"
 "Oh, I know all that" said the woman, impatiently. But now she's in the controllers office. Where is the controllers officer"
 The woman; found the control ler's office, all right. but she didn't find Miss Egan in, at the moment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Foreclosure

Foreclosure proceedings by the Town of Southbury against Lula M. Hansen and others which had been pending in the court of com- mon pleas, were today withdrawn and reported settled. Property on the Seymour -Southbury road was involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05

Daughters of Union Veterans, which take place at the State Armory next Monday evening.
 Guests Present
 Among those attending the re- ception which followed the meet ing were Mrs. Anna Bruzas, Mrs. Ella Slokus, Mrs. William Shukaitis, Betty Brazis, Mrs. John Danisavage, Mrs. Katherine Stokes, Mary Grl- binas, Helen Yuskis, Mrs. Dora Urba, Anna Danisavage, Mrs. Vic tor Danisavage, Mrs. Anna Matu- savage, Mrs. Edith Pekock, Mrs. Bernice Wiggins, Mrs. Anna Grish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
OLD LADY BURIED

Providence, R. l., Jan. 5.-(UP) Mrs. Rosanna Beaulieu, 85, a native of Montreal, whose seven sons fought in the World war, was buried to- day after a requiem high mass at St. Charles Borromeo'S church. Besides the seven sons, she leaves shree daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Escapes Injuries

Walter Skowronski, of 84 High street, Naugatuck, was lucky enough to escape injury at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when his car went into a skid on Bald win street extension, slid down across South Main street and overturned against the highway cable fence.
 Skowronski climbed out of the car without a scratch. He was likewise fortunate in that the car was not badly damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
CHASE PARK TO
 RESUME DANCES
Married Couples to Make Merry Tonight After HOli-
 day IntermissiOn

Community married couples dances at Chase Park House will resume tonight after a two weeks intermission for the holidays and will be held weekly hereafter, it was announced at the park department today.
 The dancing will be from 8:30 to 11:30 to music by the WPA dance orchestra and under direction of Miss Mildred Dunne. As is cuSto- mary, women will bring along lunchens which will be served after the dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Exhibit

Prize winning snapshots on view on the main floor of Howlard- Hughes store have drawn camera enthusiasts from the Camera Clan and the Brass City Camera club to the exhibition. The show will be held through Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 5- (UP) - Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island-Generally fair and colder tonight and Thursday.
 huSetts-Generally fair to- night and Thursday. Slightly colder tonight.
 Connecticut--G Generally fair and slightly colder tonight and Thurs day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
Owners of Gambling Machines Threatened With Arrest
Uncontested Divorce
 Actions On Docket
First Hearings of New Court Session Scheduled for
 Friday Morning -AIimOny Protested

Three uncontesed dvorces and several matters relative to future hearings of similar will be heard at the short calendar session of Superior Court Friday It will be the
 first session of Superior Court since late December 1887 Joseph A. Fahery's divorce suit against Ethel Tripp Faherty scheduled for hearing the of Ruth A. A. DonneY against James DonnellY The other matter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05

An epidemic of infantile paraly- sis in Melbourne, Australia, caused city officials to ban Santa Claus from all stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-05
MT. ROCK OVERCOATS
 s5O

The overeoot of a nation for nation who takes its overcoots seriously.
 Mt. Rock overcoots as designed by AdIer-Roehester represent real all around seosonobIe, reasonable value, which is $50, whether it be October, December or February. A Mt. Rock is as reasonable one month as onother-os we'll worth $50 to any and every man no matter which time of the year he buys it.
 AdIer-Rochester built this Mt. Rock coat at $50-to give man everything he might expect in e good coat, which has e long life oheod of if.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07
Another Case Of
Kidney and Bladder
Trouble Relieved

Mrs. Ida Lay of Reed Point, Mon
tana, tells the following of her exper-
fence with the wonders Of Wong Suns
Chinese Herbs:
For many years I suffered with kid
ney and bladder trouble. took all
kinds of medicines and pills, but with
no relief. I became so weak and tired
I could not do my housework. A friend
of mine suggested Wong Sun Company
so I decided to give them chance
Today I am surely thankful 1 did, as
I took the herbs but a few weeks, and
am feeling wonderful again, and gain
ing weight. l would recommend the
Wong Sun Company's Chinese Herb
medicines very highly to anyone suf-
fering from these troubles"
MRS IDA LAY,
Reed Point Montana.
Wong Sun Company
Billings, Mont. MissOuIa, Mont.
Sheridan, Wyo. Great Falls, Mont.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

JUDGE GEORGE w. STAPLETON
Pioneer who decided In 1861 that Mon
tana was a new field in which to prac-
tice law. Disappointed In finding no
need for his services he turned to min
ing, he being among the first to discover
gold in GrasshOpper creek, which later
became Bannack
to their call for help, but his errand
was not to be fulfilled as he was soon
attacked and killed by Indians. who
burned his wagons and scattered the
flour. Another party was sent out which
was more successful in bringing in the
precious flour. The grubstake party de-
livered supplies on Nov. % and was
welcomed with much rejoicing by
hungry miners.
Bandit Element Present
AS Bannack prospered it also attract
ed the attention OF many holdup ex-
pertS and other ambitious persons who
specialized in relieving the hard-work-
ing proSpectorS of their gold dust. They
competed with the Indians in making
life as interesting and dangerous as
possible for the residents of Bannack.
A natural death was looked upon as
an unusual occurrence. Men disap-
peared into thin air never to be heard
Of again, and hardly day passed that
there was not at least one fight and
shooting Scrape. Bannack citizens early
learned that a long life was to be en-
joyed only by those who found it con-
Venient to see nothing, know nothing
and hear nothing.
Holdups occurred with alarming fire.
quency. Many a miner found himself
destitute by thieves that he dared not
identify. stick 'em up" brought terror
to the hearts Of many teamster, who,
if he had nothing of value, was pun
ished for this offense by being shot
through an arm or leg.
One night two wild characters by the
names of Reeves and Moore decided to
have little fun by firing bullets into
a peaceful Indian village. An Indian
chief and a papoose were killed much
to the amusement of the killers and
also a white man who assumed too
much interest in the affair Finally,
however, the miners decided that
enough was enough, and that 1t was
time to call a halt. A meeting was
called and young man called Henry
Plummer was elected sheriff. He was
the choice not only of the more tinid
fasteners, but was equally popular
with a crowd which represented the
rougher and wilder types. The few old
timers who opposed his nomination.
were quickly overruled and their OPP
position referred to as "iust ignorance"
With the election Of a sheriff, Ban
mack had law, but it was not long until |
it's citizens realized that they still lacked
order. Crimes were as numerous as ever
and if the outlaws were frightened. |
they showed little evidence of &c.
Despite the fear of the outlaws,
people continued to swarm into Ban
mack The lure of gold proved stronger
than fear, and many believed that 0D-
portunity knocked but once. Men Of all
different trades competed with miners
in their frantic search for the precious
metal and men were judged by one
thing-a fun poke. Gold dust was
quickly spent. There was no thought OF
tomorrow, for when it was possible 10
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

perilous one. The party started on
Sept. 2, and ferried the Snake river.
Arriving in Salt Lake City, the Nor
mons refused to accept their gold dust
and greenbacks When about to give
I'D. a man was found who agreed to
give them SIT in currency and who gave
them a reference to Mormon merchants
saying that the greenbacks were ac-
ceptable as money. Flour, beans and
bacon, the three staples of pioneer
days, were purchased in large quanti-
ties. A smaller amount of sugar and
coffee was also purchased and the sup
plies loaded onto the wagons. for, en-
chanted by the tales of gold related by
the miners, the return trip boosted rs
wagons. All went we'll until they ar
rived at the banks of the Snake river
where they divided, coming together
again after the crossing only to have
three Of the wagons break down The
contents of the first two were divided
and distributed among the other wagons
but when the third gave way under the
heavy weight, it became necessary to
send ahead to Bannack, Is miles away,
for help. Six thousand pounds of flour,
which represented the cargo Of the
third wagon, was hidden and the party
on its way. Several days later
they met a man who was on his way
to pick up the hidden flour in answer
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

wash out from two to five hundred
dollars in a day, tomorrow took care
of itself. The daytime found hundreds
Of men Wading in ice-cold water,
ShoYeling frozen dirt into Sluice boxes,
and banning along the creek banks.
Night would find them exchanging
their days earnings for a few hours
at the gaming table where they kept up
their spirits with more than an oc-
casional glass Of powerful liquor, the
like Of which would kill an ordinary
man today. It cost the drinker a dollar
a shot to satisfy his thirst. The favorS
of the dance hall girls came exceedingly
high also, but when a man was assured
of full poke again the following day,
he did not regret his spending. Any
way, of what good was gold dust If not
to have it to spend?
The price of lumber ranged from $500
to 5000 thousand. Hay was $3.50 and
$500 a ton while flour cost $3.50 a sack.
tobacco called necessity in early
days. went about SIS a chew. Shovels
were $25 and a pair of boots were
bought for $50.
There are stin stories Of buried
treasure, illegally gotten gold which
supposedly lies in some secret cache
in the old ghost town of Bannack. That
1t is stained with blood there is no
doubt, and the stories say that dead
mems curses are upon it. One cache
only has been found and this in a.
crumbling old chimney where a raw
hide poke, containing $4,000 in gold
dust was found. Many have searched
and continue to search for a treasure
hidden by Henry Plummer, the popular
sheriff of Bannack who was elected
by big majority to protect the people
against dangerous outlaws and who was
later proven to be the leader of these
same outlaws he had sworn to get.
Many terrible crimes were committed
before a victim of a holdup dared to
risk his life by declaring that the face
behind the robbers mask had been that
of Plummer, but once aroused the
miners Immediately took action, nor
did they stop until they had ran down,
convicted and hanged the outlaws and
their sheriff leader, Henry Plummer.
Many years have passed since the
discovery of gold in Grasshopper creek.
Gone are those eventful and dangerous
days Of long ago, but never will fiction
Or future mining history sIrpass in
excitement those boom days OF the
richest and toughest mining camp then
known.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07
ALL OVER AMERICA IRIS NeNQram Dee

In 1857. four score years ago, when
Joseph E. Seagram distilled his first barrel
of "Seagram's Whiskey," his motto was
MAKE finer WHISTLES make them
taste better" For eighty years, each
generation of the House of Seasram has
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

it flows into the Missouri This site
is across the creek and about mile
upstream from the point which was
designated in 1924 as the location OF
Fort Manuel
These remains may definitely show
the site OF Fort Manuel Lisa where a
bloody battle was fought by Manuels
men against combined warriors Of the
Yanktonais and the Gros Ventres and
Mandan Of North Dakota" the his
torian declared. IAN of these tribes
were under English influences and
exceedingly hostile to the Americans
Fifteen Of Manuels men were killed
in the affair"
Robinson said there is a grave to the
right Of the main gate of the newly
found stockade This has not been dis
tJlrbed because @. A. Faris, assistant
commissioner Of Indian affairs, wants
to have it opened by experts who may
be able TO identify the inmate. 1t may
be the grave of Sa-ka-ka-Wea who died
in Fort Manuel, Dec. 30, 1872, the his
torian said
The site of Fort Manuel was origin
ally thought to have been on the south
bank of the Hunkpapa where 1t enters
the Missouri. This location was made
by Robinson and several others who
used the journal kept by John Luttig,
Ldsas chief clerk, as their guide.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

radio communication system In operation with
IN 20 days. Officials Of the department have
been informed an Application for police broad
casting facilities here has been approved By
the federal communications commission The
radio system wiz be installed at an estimated
cost Of q, 2O0
HELENA-permits 70 burn siashfnqs IN
country adjacent 70 national forests must
be obtained between Nay / and SEPT. So the
United States forest service warned q few
days ago. Suit was instituted by the forest
service recently for damages CONSISTING Of
the cost OF fighting q fire which originated
on private land and spread into the forest
reserve. The raneher failed 70 control the
blaze.
HELENA-Depositors Of two defunct banks
received $50. 800 In dividend checks from w.
A. Brown, state superintendent OF banking
few days ago The banks nquidated BY the
department we're the Larabie Bros. bank Of
Deer Lodge and the First State Bank OF
Medicine Lake. The Larabie bank oldest IN
Montana, win pay OFF $4,000, bringing refunds
up to 50 percent Of deposits. It closed in
March, 1898.
mSSoULA-The forest experiment station
here reported Irritation prospects good for
the coming year in the Columbia river basin,
including all counties in Montana west OF the
continental divide Precipitation has been
above normal for the basin as a whole since
last fall, the station said. resulting In a
better average snow pack with higher water
content at high attitudes
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. farmers have unIeashed
their fun labors In getting the 1898 crops
into the ground in seed form the past few
weeks. Excellent growing weather prevails and
small grains are getting a splendid start with
little winter kill Spring floods have most
entirely disappeared; range grasses are grow
ing rapidly and conditions for this time Of the
year are excellent.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

HELENA-Dr E. M Porter Of Great Falls
was elected president Of the state board Of
health to succeed DR.. B. L. Pampel Of Living
ston, at the boards annual meeting at Helena
DR.. G. F. Truman was named vice president
and Dr. w. F. Cogswell, renamed secretary.
Other board members are Dr. L. II. F1igman OF
Helena and DR.. R. v. Morlidge Of Billings
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07
SITE OF OLD FORT
BELIEVED FOUND
RECENT EXPLORATIONS MAY DEF
NTTELY SHOW SITE OF FORT
MANUEL LISA

Recent explorations in CorsOn
county, South Dakota, may def
initeIy show the site Of Fort Manuel
Lisa where South Dakota dis
tinguished herself in the War Of
1813," Doane Robinson, former
state historian, said recently after
visiting the scene of new dis
cOveries.
Robinson said recent investigations
indisputably show that at some time q
Stockade post had stood on the north
bank of Hunkpapa creek near where
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

GREAT FALLS-The city council elected
". S. Anderson. a democrat as alderman from
the fourth ward to succeed the late Harvey
NJ. Read alderman from that ward for nearly
16 years John E. Swanson was elected presi-
dent of the council, a position held by Read
at the time Of his death.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

BOZEMAN-The Gallatin county welfare
board in letters sent to every person In the
county receiving relief or working on WPA
projects, declared any person on relief or
relief work Of any kind who buys an auto
mobile or is spending money for liquor or
gambling will be considered not needy and all
relief Will be discontinued at once"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07
3 PAROLEs APPRoYED

Twenty three paroles for prisoners in
the penitentiary at Deer Lodge have
been approved by the state board Of
prison commissioners. The action was
taken in the cases of prisoners who
have served half of their terms and
will be eligible for parole this month.
The board also approved discharge Of
II prisoners who have completed their
sentences.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

One tablespoonful Of lemon Juice
added to each two cups of berries
Gresh or canned) greatly improves
their flavor Vinegar may be used in
place Of the lemon Juice in making
BURBERRY pies or buildings.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07

The average height of English boys
Of Is has increased one inch, Of girls
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-07
Wong Sun Company
d 1s4 Hy:yS,
For Wheat, Oats, Barley, Flax,
MilIet, Peas, SOrghums, etc.

New Improved Ceresan. So. is unusually
effective for controlling bunt or sinking
smut Of wheat, and SEEDING blight caused
by seed-borne scab. It costs but Ia to
I/3 cents a bushel OF seed as only p
ounce of dust is used. It is easily and
quickly applied. One pound treats 81
bushels.
1t increases wheat profits by reducing
losses from smut Prices lb. 7Oci lbs.
$500; e5-Ib. pail, SI2.75.
Evening star., 1938-11-07
New Deal Test

Although a variety of purely local
issues will influence the result of to-
morroW's elections and may even be
decisive in a few instances, there is
no doubt that the outstanding cues
ton to be answered is whether the
people want a continuation of the
Roosevelt New Deal. 1t was the
realization of that fact which
prompted the President to broadcast
his appeal for a vote of confidence
Friday night, although it had been
understood earlier that he would re-
frain from active participation in the
campaign.
In reality, the New Deal faces at
tack from two directions The
Republicans undoubtedly will make
gains in the House and Senate, and
there is possibility that they will
win back enough seats to make the
badly battered G. O. P. a truly effec-
tive opposition party. 1t is in the
State contests, however, that the
resurgence of Republican strength is
most significant. If the ballOting
should result in victory for the
Republican gubernatorial candidates
In New York and one or two other KEY
States the New Dealers necessarily
would view their 1910 prospects with
grave concern.
The possibility of important Re-
publican gains, however, is not the
only threat the New Deal is facing.
White House control of the Demo-
Gratis in Congress was weakened
during the last session, and was
further impaired by Mr.. Roosevelt's
unWise and generally unsuccessful
attempt to purge the party of some
of its conservative members. In that
situation, it is quite likely that the
New Deal opposition in Congress will
continue to assert its independence
If tomorroWs voting reveals swing
away from the New Deal. That will
be true even though Democrats win
in the close contests, for a large
Republican vote will be interpreted as
a manifestation of anti-New Deal
sentiment irrespective of which can
didates win or lose.
1t follows that the balloting
will be watched not only for its i'm
mediate consequences, but for its
long-range effects as we'll. Nothing
short of decisive victory for the can
didates Endorsed by the President
can assure continuation of the New
Deal after Mr.. Roosevelt completes
his second term in the White House.
Evening star., 1938-11-07

getting record-he polled majority
of 100000 in 1894, the largest ever
attained by candidate for State
office.
Governor Nice, one of the most
astute politicians and campaigners
Maryland Republicans have ever
had, knows he must win many
Democratic votes, as he did In 1884
when he busted the Ritchie regime
to become Maryland's third Repub-
lican Governor in the past 100 years.
He expects to pile up large majority
in the counties, while Mr.. O'Conor
is counting on his Baltimore City
majority to carry him through.
Despite all the campaign charges,
both men are of high caliber and
capable. Maryland will continue to
be progressive, well governed State
under the administration of either.
Evening star., 1938-11-07
Easy Marriages

With Maryland's proposed ban on
"eaSy marriages" about to be weighed
in referendum balance, Elkton, the
States notorious Gretna Green, has
gotten into the headlines again in a
way chat affords no comfort to
opponents of the new wait awhile"
law. This statute, passed last year,
would require a lapse of y-eight
hours between issuance of the we'd
ding license and pronouncement Of
the VOWS. 1t will not become effective
unless the voters approve it tomor-
row.
To Elkton's so-called marriage mill
last week went thirteen-year-old
high school girl, who had taken the
day off from her freshman classes in
order to witness the elopment-
marriage of her seventeen -year-old
sister. Accompanying the girls and
the prospective groom was a twenty
-year-old w. P. A. worker. Caught
in the spell of Elkton's we'll -adver-
tised nuptial industry-with taxi
cab drivers soliciting altar bound
couples and marrying parsons COM
peting for "trade"-the younger girl
and her escort abruptly decided to
jump the matrimonial whirlpool with
all the others.
1t was as simple as that. Every
thing is made easy for elopers at
Elkton. The license bureau, con-
veniently located, works overtime to
please the customers, and SO do the
ministers, the witnesses, the cab
drivers and everybody else concerned
with helping Cupid-and with COL
lecting the incidental fees. Court
house records disclose that Elkton's
clergymen performed 2,308 marriages
in October, an all-time record. Most
of the couples came from New York
and New Jersey, where stringent
marriage laws prevail. One cleric
handled 668 weddings last MONTH
an average Of twenty-one a day.
1t is not surprising that the last
Legislature took steps to end the
marriage factory conditions at Elk
ton by approving law requiring
reasonable delay in carrying out the
ceremony authorized under license.
The forty -eighth-h moratorium"
would be deterrent to so-called gin
marriages and other hasty, ill-ad-
vised unions, many Of which end in
divorce, annulment and sorrow. An
nulment proceedings already have
been instituted in the case Of the
thirteen-year-old schoolgirl, but the
courts cannot cope with all the mis-
alliances possible under Maryland's
liberal but antiquated system. The
remedy lies in the hands of the
States voters.