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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Interference Costly


 Rudolph Valentine, 25, of A High street has learned today 1t does not pay to interfere with an arrest. He was fined $50 and costs of $l0.26 on a charge of resisting an officer, giv- en suspended sentence on breach of peace charge, and placed on pro- bation for three months in borough court.
 Lewis Sabia of 287 High street, in whose behalf testimony indicated Valentine interfered, was fined $l0 and costs of $8.26 on a breach of the peace charge. The pair were ar- rested July IS by Sergeant Anthony Farrar and Patrolman James Fen ton.
 Testimony revealed Valentine struck the police officer when Sabia was arrested. Both had been drink ing but were not drunk, 1t was stat cd.
 Robert Nolan of Peach Orchard road, Waterbury was fined $5 costs on charge of operating motor vehicle without first obtaining a li- cense. He was arrested last night by Patrolmen Wilfred Evon and Ray mond Carlson. Judge Thomas R. Neary presided.
 To Attend Fair
 The local aerie of Eagles will at- tend the New York Worlds Fair in body on August 23. In charge of arrangements are: William r. Kelly George A. Kelly and John Tucker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
All-Day Program

An all-day program of games and entertainment has been arranged for the outing of the Mechanical de- pertinent of the U. s. Rubber com pany to be held Saturday at Nettle- tons grove. Beacon Falls. Food will be served and about 100 are expected to attend.
 William Baukat has charge of the recreation and Whitney Price heads the entertainment group. Lester M Larz is general chairman. There will be loud speaker hook-up and Armand Guertin will be chef. A fine menu is promised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Borough Engineer,
 Bank Official And
 Forecaster Mourned
Town Suffers Distinct Loss in Passing of Robert D
 Beardsley, George M. Rumney and Frederick H. Meyers Yesterday-RObert Bowling Injured
NAUGAT Uc X
Corre.pondens, wm. ,. Baxter-Phone Naugatuck ssas

lAd by the late H. B. Futile. He was at the time of his death vice-presi- dent of the Naugatuck Building and Loan association, and a director of this organization. He was choser secretary when the association was incorporated in 1922 and served in this capacity until Feb. 23, 1926 when he was elected president He has served as vice-president since then. He was made a director Jan. 20, 1927.
 Tn 1892 he was appointed mem- Der of the borough planning com. mission. Other members of this com mission at that time were: Carlisle B. Futile, chairman, George P Young, Charles D. Curtiss, Charles L. Berger, Frank T. Green and John E. Caskey.
 He assisted in conducting a reval- uation of borough property soor after 1880. MT. Beardsley in addition had a private engineering practice and possessed old records that are believed to have no duplicates here
 He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and served as director of this organization in 1928, 1929 1881, 1882 and 1888.
 Excellent Memory
 He was a member of the Demo- cratic party and took a keen interest in political matters. He had an un. usually fine memory and could of. ten tell exactly the lines of private property here without consulting hi' maps.
 He helped considerably in prepar. ation of local WPA projects. Time after time the borough board would consult him on various matters ano the accuracy of his statements was never questioned.
 MT. Beardsley was hard worker 1t being Q regular practice of his tC be at his office in the town hall vel into the night. He was man oi high character and liberal in out look. Courteous, modest, kindly enc always pleasant, he had friends here in all walks of life.
 He was a member of the Connec. ticut Engineers society and as ofter as possible attended meetings of thi. organization. He kept up with mod. ern trends in his business field. Ht was well known in engineering fielc In this state.
 He was born in Plymouth, Conn and has lived in Naugatuck 38 years In his youth he was well knowr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Naugatuck, July l9-The borough suffered a distinct loss yesterday afternoon in the deaths of three well known local residents, two of whom were very prominent. They were Borough Engineer Robert D. Beards- ley; of l73 Meadow street, George M. Rumney, 70, of 256 Hillside ave- nue, president of the Naugatuck Na- tional bank; and Frederick Henry Meyers, 30, of 16 Oak street.
 MT. Beardsley died at St. Mary s hospital to which he had been taken Monday. He complained of illness Sunday night and was later removed to the hospital. It was said he suf- fered a heart attack there yesterday afternoon.
 MT. Rumney passed away at the w>fayo Institute, Rochester, Minn. suddenly after he had been reported convalescing favorably from an op- eration.
 MT. Meyers died at his home. He had been i'll for about a year but had been critically i'll only week. In the passing Of these three men, tho borough loses three citizens who contributed considerably to the town in their respective fields. The loss of even one of these would sadden the borough but the passing of the three is a distinct shock and was tho main topic of conversation last night and today Many expressions of sympathy and tribute were heard dor all three.
 Robert Beardsley
 In MT. Beardsley the borough lost 8 man who probably knows property here and street layouts better than any other resident. The town, in the opinion of qualified observers, lost q very valuable official, one whose experience and knowledge were more help to the borough than most res- ielents know.
 MT. Beardsley had held the post of borough engineer for IA years here. He served in 1912, being ap- pointed under the Socialist adminis- tration of A. Barton Cross, in 1913, 1910, 1920, 1924, 1928, 1880, 1881, 1885, 1936, 1897, 1888, l930,
 He was superintendent of charities here for two year term starting in 1915. For many years he held the post of tree warden and was at var iolw times, assessor, building inspec- tor and plumbing inspector. He ran llrEuccessfully for warden once on tho Democratic ticket, being defeat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
CHARLES W. TRASK
 KILLED TUESDAY
South Main Street Man Is Fatally Injured as Auto
 Hits Pole

Naugatuck, Aug. 19.-Naugatuck friends of Charles Whipple Trask, 24, of 205 South Main street were stunned to hear of his death last night in the Windham Community Memorial hospital. He suffered fa- tai injuries when a car in which he was riding hit a pole at Brook lyn, Conn. Two companions in the car, Frank J. Canning, 23, and Thomas F. Rowe, 26. both of New Haven, received minor injuries, Can ming suffering decorations and a pos- sible back injury and Rowe getting a deep cut over his left eye. Rowe said Canning, who was driving, was blinded by the lights of an oncom- ing car.
 MT. Trask was born April 4, 1915 in Naugat,lck, the son of Olney O. and Lillian (Hepp) Trask. He was graduated from the Naugatuck high school in 1883. He was fine pitcher in his high school days, pitching for the Naugatuck high nine. Fol the past three years he has beer SHiJlOyCu do u odlCoiiiuh AOA iiC SOCn Cola Bottling Company. He and his companions, also salesmen, were bound for Boston.
 He leaves besides his parents, his grandparents, Peter Hepp and Mrs. Kate Hepp, both of Naugatuck, and Mrs. Martha Trask of Waterbury. He was Q member of St. Michaels Episcopal church.
 The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 p. m. from his home, where pri- vate funeral services will be held, to St. Michael's church at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector will offlciate. Other arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the Trask home Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
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Eugene DoWllAS CT North Hoadley street and Arthur F. Dunn, Jr, of Hoadley street have returned home after vacationing for week at the New York Worlds Fair.
 Robert Bowling of North Hoadley street suffered a fracture of his right hand when he fell in a base- ball game recently.
 Raymond Bernard and Paul Fred ericks of Phoenix avenue have re- turned from WilliamSport, Pa, where they have been vacationing
 George Bower, John Helm and Heimie Rabinovitch who have been vacationing in Williamsport, have returned here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Italian Civic Club
 Organizes Auxiliary

An auxiliary to the American Italian Civic club was formed last night in a meeting at 985 Bank street. More than 100 women at- tended the organization meeting and were welcomed by the president of the club, Nicola Beccia.
 The president of the new a,lxili- ary is Bridget s. Benedetto. The other officers chosen were: Vice. president, Anna Mastrianni; record ing secretary, Mildred Mango; fi- gelli; treasrdluetaoi
 nancial secretary, Antoinette Au- gelli; treasurer. Anna Sasso; coun- cil members, Mary DeF'ilio: Lucy Labanco, Frances Farino and Ther- esq Mistura; sergeant t-at-arms, An- gelina Mama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tons have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Ralph CimagliO, A Shelley st., and D0rothea Montgomery, 17 Fairview street.
 Irving C. Rice, Bristol, and Janet II. Dowie, 92 Manor avenue. Samuel E. Coard, Torrington, and Alice E. Richard, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Mir. and ITS. Oscar Borg and Miss Florence Brandow of Division street were recent visitors at Camp Devens, Ayers, Mas, where William Borg is training at the CMTC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Funeral of MT. Stevenson

WHCf"T VT HEF' DsVVOrT0VH
 The funeral of Mrs. Philo Steven- son, who died at his home Sunday was held Tuesday afternoon from the Ward funeral home, Seymour Rev. Robert Seeley of the Shelton Baptist church officiated. Burial was in Pinesbridge cemetery here.
 The bearers were Donald Doug- las of Naugatuck, Charles and Wal ter Stevenson of Bridgeport and Carl Anderson of Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
STARTED IN 1885

Tennis rankings were established in the United States with the be- ginning of organized tournament competition In 1885. Richard Sears, the first natioHal championship winner, headed the list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Mrs. Emma Botsford Dies In Pinesbridge
Former Rmmon School Caretaker, v, to Be Buried
 Friday-SOdaIity Plans Beach Outing
BEACON FALLS
Wm J. Baxter. Correspondent--Phone Naugatuck 39A5

Among the matters which may be discussed at the regular session is the possible effect of dismissal of a number of WPA workers here, be- cause of the new 18-month work ruling.
 The board will also consider other matters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
To Plan Outing

To Plan Outing
 Plans for an outing will be made at the meeting of the Children of Mary society tomorrow night at the home of Miss Stella Okoski, Fel- spar avenue. All members are asked to attend as final arrangements for the affair at Pleasure Beach on Saturday, ' ly 29, will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Natalie Evans. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Evans of Pines- bridge, and Mildred Koonz, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Koonz of Maple avenue are vacationing at the Girl Scout camp, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

throughought the state as @ fine football player. He played at the tackle post here on the All-Nnauga- tuck grid team and was famed for his speed.
 He was 0 graduate of the State College at Ste: ":s and explained the football team there in 1896. He maintained his interest In football and usually went to see his alma mater play at least once during the fc ott all season.
 Proud of Borough
 MT. Beardsley was @ quiet but effective booster of Naugatuck and took pride in the growth of the borough. He knew the history of the town and was often consulted about prominent persons or events here, He knew most of the historic spots in the state.
 He represented the Whittemore family in the purchase of High Rock, which was presented to the state for & state park. During the World war he served as chief clerk of the local draft board, of which Atty. William J. Neary was chair man.
 Those who knew MT. Beardsley well and even those who had only slight contact with him liked and respected him and realize today that in his passing the administra- ton and town have lost one of It's ablest citizens.
 He leaves his mother, Mrs. Arr thur s. Beardsley of Plymouth; three sons, Rev. Robert Beardsley, assistant pastor of the Sacred Heart church. New Haven; Frederick and Paul of Naugatuck, and one daugh- ter, Miss Sally Beardsley, art in- structor in the grammar schools here.
 The funeral of MT. Beardsley will be held Friday morning at 9:30 from his home, 173 Meadow street to St. Francis church at 10 o'clock, where a solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-10-26
RVS BAR
Liquor Store

Welcome the New Elevator
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-10-26
KOPPEL'S COFFEE SHOP
John Koppel, Prop.
OF
SAUK CENTRE
Herb Saeger, Prop.
Sank Centre

"A Good Place to Eat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

I was there, and he had 8 check for $12,000 and $6,00O in cash.
 Q. What was the little room called?
 A. It is sometimes referred to as the Crows Nest.
 Q. Which part of the capitol was 1t located on the fourth floor? A. Fourth floor-east side. Take the elevator to the fourth floor, and when you get off, turn to the right and go down the hallway two or three doors.
 Q. Whether or not it was con- nected with any other rooms that you know of?
 A. think there was a door be- tween that little room and whatever the adjoining room was, but that was always locked. I never remem- Der seeing it open. o. The little room in which you men were-did that open ill the cor ridor?
 A. Yes.
 o. After you got inside, whether or not the door was closed?
 A. Yes. Q. Who closed it? A. don't recall who closed the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

e. Ask you for any further re- ceipt? A. No.
 o. Have any talk with MT. Mac kenzie about the transaction.
 A. He said it was all right.
 Q. Say anything else?
 A. I think not at that time. @. Did he later?
 A. I think he said that MT. Rora- back knew about the transaction. Q. Did he say anything about the method of financing at that time? A. think not.
 o. Up to that time, just what had you done? You hadn't bribed any body, had you?
 A. No, sir.
 Further on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
A. Thousand-dollar bundles.

A. Thousand-dollar bundles. Q. Did they have a wrapper around them?
 A. I'm sure they did.
 o. MT. Leary took the check and the voucher, did he?
 A. Yes.
 O. And you took the $6,00O cash? A. That's true.
 Q. What did you do with them? A. got three of them and MT. Mackenzie got three of them. @. Do you remember the date of that meeting?
 A. Early in February. o. At the time you had the trans action up there, did MT. Leary say what he was going to do with the check and voucher?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

issuance bills had been passed some under suspension of the rules.
 AS the morning progressed, the witness told of a discussion he had had with Mackenzie concerning the transaction in the Grows Nest. Mackenzie said "it was all right" said Williamson.
 He also blew the lid off another stif1ed gasp of the audience when he said that Mackenzie had later said: "Roraback knew all about the transaction"
 Roraback was J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the Republican state central committee, and party boss for many years, who committed sui- eide recently.
 Mackenzie was first lieutenant to Roraback.
 No Bribes
 In answer to question from Alcorn, Williamson said that he and his partner had not bribed any, body, but had passed the bills they wanted in a hurry"
 Things went along pretty smoothly" he said with reference to w, .terbury bills. He admitted that he had never appeared before any committees with reference to Waterbury bills, although he said he did confer with Chairman Mitch- ell of the finance committee, con- corning the bond issues. Mitchell he said, is a resident of Woodbury.
 He denied that he had any con- nection in 1885 with Rep. John D. Thoms, Judge John F. McGrath, Mayor Thomas Spellacy of Hartford Atty. Herman J. Weisman, former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile Attor- ney Edward G. Levy of New Haven or John s. Johnston, New York broker.
 "Then there was no teamwork?" asked Alcorn. A storm of protests arose from the defense table. and the question was withdrawn.
 T didn't know anybody was in- terested in Waterbury affairs at the time outside of myself and Mackenzie" testified Williamson.
 No Bills Rendered
 Testifying about a second pay ment from Leary, Williamson said that he hadn't asked for anything, and didn't know if Mackenzie had. No bills had been rendered. he said
 Early in March, 1885. he said the two met again with Leary, either in the Crows Nest or in the Phar- macy Commission rooms. The meet ing was in the forenoon, he said. Asked how he knew about the meetings, he replied, T usually got notice from Mackenzie"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

door. I know that didn't do 1t.
 e. Whether or not the door was locked?
 A. Yes.
 Q. Do you know who locked it?
 A. No, I don't.
 e. Will you tell the jury exactly what took place? A. MT. Leary had check for $12,000 and $6,000 cash. @. Tell what was done. T Got $6,000." A. The check was signed by me and the voucher was signed by me and I got $6,000.
 o. And you signed the check where did you sign it?
 A. On the back.
 @. That is, you endorsed it?
 A. Yes.
 Q. The check was payable to whom?
 A. Payable to me.
 Q. And how much was the check? A. $12,00O. &. 1Ou pay dAIcI yOu cllUOISeu that, you also signed the voucher? A. That's true.
 Services and Expenses o. Do you know what the vouch- CT recited? A. I think it was "for services and expenses" o. After you signed the voucher and endorsed the check, what did you do with the two? A. MT. Leary took it.
 o. You say there was $6,000 in | cash? A. That's right. o. Can you describe how the deal was represented to you?
 A. There were bundles. | o. How many bllndleS2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Admission Of Williamson
 HighIights Court Session
Accepted Sums WaterbuCas Mayor Hayes Directed Action Bills While
 Knzie Received Share of Money Test6es States

Kenzie Received
 The first witness called to the stand this morning was Charles E. Williamson. The. testimony given follows: e. MT. Williamson, you're one of the accused in this case, are you? A. Yes. @. Represented by counsel? A. Yes. c. And who is he? A. Frank Wilder. Q. And are you prepared and will ing to enter the witness box to tell your story in respect to transactions | involved? | A. am.
 o. And you fully know what the consequences may be to yourself?
 A. Yes.
 e. And you are fully prepared to take the consequences, whatever they are? A. Yes.
 o. You are a member of the bar, MT. Williamson? A. Yes. @. How long have you been a member of the bar. A. Since 1908.
 o. Where did you receive your early school training? A. I had one year at the Yale law school, two years at the night school of the New York Law school. Q. Where did you take the ex- animation? A. In Hartford. @. After you were admitted to the bar where did you begin your prac- tice?
 A. Bridgeport. General Practice
 Q. How long did you continue your practice there? A. continued until about June of last year.
 o. Has your practice been a gen. eral practice?
 A. A general practice.
 O. And whether or not during the later years, you had more or less to do with legislative matters in Hart ford?
 A. started in 1885.
 o. Previous to that, your practice was more or less general?
 A. Yes.
 0. I presume you testified before the grand jury?
 A. did.
 Q. On four occasions?
 A. Three occasions.
 @. Now, in the year of 1885, whether or not you became inter- ested in lobbying work in Hartford?
 A. did.
 o. That was the session of 1885?
 A. Session of 1885.
 o. Were you active during that session?
 A. Quite active.
 @. Whether or not you lived in Hartford or did you continue to live in Bridgeport?
 A. I spent two or three nights a week in Hartford.
 o. Where did you stay?
 A. Barnum Hotel.
 o. Will you be willing to tell the jury what interests. other than the matters of Waterbury, what interests you represented in the lobbying in the general assembly of 1885?
 A. represented the McKesson & Robbins. I represented the chain stores--First National Stores. re- presented the wholesale liquor group. I had small brewery interest.
 o. Do you recall any others at the present time?
 A. The Retail Druggists Associa- tion, the Sterilizing Company.
 o. What is the name of the com- pany?
 A. I don't think I know.
 Steam SteriIizer
 o. Was it the Electric Steam Sterilizer?
 A. believe that was it.
 o. The corporation that MT. Leary is interested in?
 A. Yes.
 Objection by Attorney Murray over-ruled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04

Williamson, who said he was 60 years old last Wednesday, rocked back and forth in the witness stand as he told his sensational story. His sandy hair almost matched the color of his face as he testified for the state in the trial which duplicates 22 other men on charges of con- spiracy to defraud the city of more than million dollars.
 The fact that he took the stand this morning is surprising only to the extent of his preceding Harry Mackenzie, confessed cons-irator and partner lobbyist in testifying.
 Preliminary to the testimony con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-17
TOWN MEETING TIME
(NeW York Sunl

Burke and Topsham in Vermont contribute streamlined annual town reports this year to the collectors of these interesting documents, the cover of Burke's decorated with an enticing photograph of waterside scene, Topsham's displaying the door of the community's new fire proof vault for records. Thirteen deaths were registered in Burke in 1888, eight of them of persons more than seventy; of the others, one was 63, two 56, one 53 and one 21. In the same period seven deaths were registered in Topsham four of per- sons more than seventy, one 65, one 55 and one an infant of four days. Burke was hit by the September hurricane; timber blown down in the Burke Green Cemetery was sold for $25505, which will be needed to repair damage done by the storm to the burying ground; emergency highway repair cost of $150. New England town reports are revela- tions of government in all its rela- tions; the voters want to know where their money goes and they find out. The learn who is delinquent in pay ing taxes, who received help from the town, who lent money to it, who worked on the roads and how long and for how much; in this candiness is one explanation of the enduring vigor of New England's system of making popular govern
 ment synonymous with popular rule.