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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
CRETA CARBO IS
SEEKING QUIET
Flees From Her Penthouse
in Palm Beach Because
of Curious Public

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. 12-(UP)--
The curiosity of natives and visitors
had proved too much today for
Greta Carlo, and the Aloof film
star had ended after four days
visit expected to last two weeks.
She left suddenly yesterday, CIV
ing up a penthouse apartment al
whitehall Hotel, and was believed
10 have headed toward Miami in an
effort to find more quiet and fewe:
stares. With ner were DR.. Gilbelr
Hauser, New York dietitian, rumored
to be the actress current romantic
interest and her advisor on foods
and Frey Brown, Hauser'S associate.
While here she did not mix with
the socialites and only two persons
were known to have been her guests
--Atwater Kent, retired Philadelphia
Radio Magnate, and Antoine. fam
Gus hairdresser.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

Self -reliance and service to others
were the main points Of emphasis
at the second annual Mattatuck
councils Junior Leaders Confer
ence held at wildly high school Sat-
urday. One hundred and fifty Junior
Leaders met for the whole day to
discuss problems related to their
jobs and to gather new ideas and
methods to take back to their pa
trolls, troops and ships.
Guest speakers, discussion groups,
and exhibits were scheduled so as
to develop the theme of the confer
er1ce, "A Year Round Program in
the Out-of- Doors" Phillip M. john
son, assistant scout executive of the
charter Oak council Of Hartford
gave a talk on the subject, do
You Garry Your Own Pack" in
which he emphasized the phil
osophy of camping and the Joy and
satisfaction to be found in real
live camping program. He stated
that the pack Of good camper con-
tains responsibilities, skills, health,
and adventure. Mr.. johnson illus
trated these points by citing specific
experiences gathered from his long
years OF activity as scout, forest
ranger, scout leader, and camper.
Patrol Projects
Warrent E. Brockett, New Haven
county agent for All clubs, In his
talk on Interesting Patrol Projects
in Forestry" told of the opportuni-
ties at Camp Mettatuck, the coun-
ellis camp in Plymouth, for boys to
learn more about forestry and he
outlined a plan of study and prac-
tical work for the scouts to follow
in their forestry projects.
Scout Executive David F. Babson
challenged the scouts to carry on in
their work as senior scouts and
Junior leaders, and to develop their
abilities and self-reliance through
the camping programs and through
service to others. He pointed out the
need for men of character trained
for citizenship in the affairs of
community, state and nation, and
stated that the present generation
would soon pass the torch to their
generation to uphold 1.-THE American
way"
Vice-President Louis A. Walsh, in
the absence of Council President j.
Milton Burial, Jr., extended the
greetings Of the council to the con-
ference delegates. Scout Commits
sioner Walter H. Deacon spoke to
the group and presented certificates
o. merit to 10 patrol leadeds in
recognition of the work done by
their patrols in the patrol 3 month
achievement spirit"
Discussion groups were in charge
of selected Junior Leaders as chair
men and adult scouters as ad-
visors. A recreation program was
conducted in the gym and pool and
luncheon was served in the high
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
LINCOLN'S BILL
FOR R. R. SERVICE

Washington, Feb. 12-(UP)-The
Association of American railroads
revealed today that Abraham Lin
coin once charged the Illinois Cen
trail $3.50 for acting as its attorney
in IS cases, at a fiat $1O-per-case
rate. The association made public
a hitherto-unpublished letter from
Lincoln to James F. Joy, counsel
for the Illinois Central, dated Sept.
IA, 1855, and explained that Lincoln
was retained by the road from 1853
to 1850 as its legal representative
in Mclean and Dewitt counties, Ill
inois.
Lincoln wrote Joy that he had
drawn $3.50 from the Mclean Coun-
ty Bank on the roads account, for
a years services. He said he repre-
sented the road during that time
"in at least IS cases Il believe one
or two more) and have concluded
to lump them OF at ten dollars
case-with this explanation, shall
be obliged If you will honor the
draft"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
TELEPHONE GIRL
PREVENTS BLAZE

New Britain, Conn.,, Feb. H.
(UP).-Telephone Supervisor Miss
Emma Kalwatt became suspicious
Of Pickering light on her switch
board early today and her prompt
cali tn police prevented what might
have been a disastrous fire in the
business section of the city.
Radio Car Officer Benjamin
Huck, investigating message
broadcart from headquarters, found
smoke pouring from two main street
stores. He lroused 80 guests of the
Freiheia hotel, which occupies floors
above the stores and then turned
In an alarm. Damage Of about 81
O0C was caused in the hotel and the
Levy shop and Rosenweig's mems
apparel store on the street level.
The fire was believed to have started
in rubbish pile in the Levy shop.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
$50 Junior Leaders
Attend Conference
AlI=Day Scout Program Carried Out at Wildly High
School Self-ReIiance, Service Stressed

school cafeteria in charge OF Miss
Mary E. Purphy, supervisor. The
opening ceremony was conducted by
members of the SIS "Mattatuck" of
the Second Congregational church
and closing tableau was presented
by the Explorer patrop Of troop 10,
Sacred -.eart cvhurch in charge of
Assistant Ecoutmaster Arol Char
bonneau.
The planning and supervision of
the conference was the responsible
ity of an elected committee of
Juniors with Eagle Scout Arthur
Charbonneau as general chairman.
1910 Committee
At the close of the conference the
following scouts were elected as the
1941 conference committee:
1941 Junior Leaders Conference
Committee
Central district-Robert Good
enough, troop l, st. Johns; Frank
Blair, SIS "Mattatuck."
North district-Peter Bosse, troop
10, First Lutheran; John Bobbin,
troop "a, AL Souls.
East district-Marlan Christoffer-
son, troop 3, Mill Plain church; Jo-
seph Ippolito. troop i3, Sacred Heart
church.
South district-Robert Wooding,
troop 10, South Federated; Robert
Cameron, troop 10, South Federated.
West district-Edward Hart, troop
/, Middlebu-y. L. T. LaBonne, troop
20, Blessed Sacrament.
Naugatuck district-Stanley Obj
BILE. SIS "Penrod," Naugatuck;
Augustine Fidalgo, troop 5, Naugfia-
tuck YMCA.
Pomperaug district-Donald Mil
Ter, troop /, Waterfowl; Howard
Ande, troop l, Oakville.
At large-First Mate Robert Gill
lies, SIS "Mattatuck."
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CHIEF SPEAKERS

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 12-(UP)
Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, U. s.
Rep. FrankaKeefe of Wisconsin and
Rev. DR.. Oscar z. Maurer will be
chief speakers at the Lincoln Day
dinner Of New Haven Republican
clubs here tonight.
Leading Connections Republicans,
organization, leaders and state Of
ficials. will be among the expected
600. guests.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRICT of WATERBURY,, IS. PRO-
ESTATE of rocco LUCIA, late
of the town of Waterbury, in said
district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the
District of Waterbury, hath limited
and allowed six months from the
date hereof for the creditors OF
said estate to exhibit their claims
for settlement. Those who neglect
to present their accounts, properly
attested, within said time, will be
debarred a recovery. ALI persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM LUCIA,
2-S-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
PRYOR FAVORS
PHILADELPHIA

Greenwich, Conn.,, Feb. 12-(UP)
Republican National Committee
man Samuel F. Proyor, Jr., a mem.
Der of the party's executive COM
mittee Of %, said today he favored
Philadelphia as the site for the Re-
publican national convention.
Pryor hoped for an early data for
the convention. He leaves for Wash
ingtno tomorrow for conferences
with National Chairman John D. M.
Hamilton prior to the Friday meet
ing Of the national committee.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
Legal Notices
IN OTICE

A hearing on the application Of
L. r. Carter for approval certificate
to install a retail gasoline filling
station at 1872 : 40 Watertown Ave.
wifi be held on Tuesday, Feb. zOtn,
1910, at 1880 a. m. in the Mayor
Office, City Hall. Waterbury. Conn.,
VINCENT A. sCuLLY.
2-S-3t Mayor.
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2-12-1t Asst. Clerk

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRICT OF WATERBURY, S..
PROBATE COURT, February 3rd.
1910.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH Sym
BARSKI, late of the town of Water
bury, in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict of Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims for set
Element. Those who neglect to pre-
ed, within said time, will be de-
barred recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate paymnt to.
WALTER SEMBERSKY.
2-9-3t Administrator.
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DISTRICT of WATERBURY, 81
PROBATE COURT, Feb. 10th,

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, IS.
PROBATE COURT, Feb. 10th. A.
D. 1910. ESTATE of DELLA MA
HONEY, late of Waterbury, in
said District, deceased.
Upon the application Of EILEEN
MLAHioNEY, praying that letters tier of OF
said Estate, as per application on
file more fully appears, it is
ORDERED, That said application
be heard and determined at the
Probate Office in Waterbury, in
said District, on the 18th day Of
February A. D. 1910 at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon (Standard Time),
and that notice be given of the
tendency of said application. and
the time and place of hearing there
on by publishing the same one time
in some newspaper having circu-
lation in said District, on or before
the 18th day of February 1910.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,.
2-12-1t Asst. Clerk
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LIQUOR PERMIT
NOTICE OF APPLICATION

William p. Gerber, of Porter Ave-,
Union City, Conn.,, have filed an
application dated Feb. End, 1910,
with the Liquor Control Commits
sion for a Package Store Beer
Permit for the sale of alcoholic
Main St.. Union City, Conn. The
business Is owned by The Fulton
Markets, Inc, of 225 East Aurora
ST.. Waterbury. Conn.,, and will he
conducted by William p. Gerber.
Porter Ave.s Union City, Conn.,, as
WILLIAM p. GERBER.
Dated Feb. End. 1910. 2-5-12
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LIou0R PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
This Is to give notice that I, JOS
eph Rubin, of 26 West Farm St.,
plication dated Feb. 2, 1910, with
the Liquor Control Commission for
Package Store Permit for the sale
of alcoholic liquor on the premises,
20 Wood ST., Waterbury. Conn, The
business is owned by Joseph Rubin
Conn and will be conducted by JOS
eph Rubin, of 26 West Farm ST.,
Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
JOSEPH RUBIN.
Dated Feb. 2, 1910. 2-3-10-2t
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LIQUOR PERMIT
SnTTCE nE VHnN

This is to give notice that +,
William H. Moriarty, of 1874 Lake.
view Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,. have
filed an application dated Feb. 5th,
1910, with the Liquor Control Com
ms tor haXern oper tS Se
premises. 21S Frost Road, Water
bury, Conn. The business is owned
by William H. Moriarty, of 1874
Lakeview Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,.
and will be conducted by William
III. Moriarty, of 1874 LakevieW Ave-,
Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
WILLIAM II. MORIARTY.
Dated Feb. 5th, 1910. 2-5-12
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRICT OF WATERBURY,, S..
PROBATE COURT, February g.
1910.
ESTATE OF CATHERINE Nc
VERY, late of the town of Water
bury, in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis.
trict of Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims for set
Element. Those who neglect to pre-
sent their accounts, properly at
tested, within said time, will be de-
barred a recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
s PATRICK McVERRY,
2-9-3t Administrator.
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LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that /, Her
man Pace, of 1876 Cooke ST., Water
bury, Conn.,, have filed an applica-
ton dated Feb. 8, 1940,. with the
Liquor Control Commission for a
Package Store Permit for the sale
II West Main ST., Waterbury, Conn.
The business is owned by Silver Lii
quor Stores, Inc, of 953 Dixwell
Ave-. Hamden, Conn, and will be
conducted by Herman Pace of 1876
Cooke ST., Waterbury, Conn.,, as per-
mittee.
HERMAN PACE.
Dated Feb. 8, 1910 2-3-10-2t
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that I.
Charles j. Dempsey, of South Main
ST., Bantam, Conn.,, have filed an
application dated Feb. LIST, 1910, with
the Liquor Control Commission for
a Package Store Beer Permit for the
sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem
Uses, Main ST., Bantam, Conn. The
business is owned by First National
Stores, Inc. of Park and Oakland
AYES, East Hartford, Conn, and
will be conducted by Charles ].
Dempsey, of South Main ST., Ban
tam, Conn, as permittee.
CHARLES J. DEMPSEY.
Dated Feb. LIST, 1910. 2-5-12
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Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT
NATICE OF APPLICATIl

This is to give notice that L.
Reuben Shapiro, of 921 Cooke St.,
Waterbury, Conn, have filed an APP
plication dated February 3rd, 1910,
with the Liquor Control Commission
Of alcoholic liquor on the premises,
7O7 Cooke St., Waterbury, Conn. The
business is owned by Overlook Drug
Company. Inc, of TOT Cooke st.
Waterbury, Conn, and will be con-
Quoted by Reuben Shapiro, of 921
mittee. ,r,,nv,, sy.p,po
Dated Feb. 3rd, 1910. 2-5-12
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
SHERIFF'S NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT. NEW
HAVEN COUNTY, S., WAITER
BURY, Feb. 18th, 1910.
GEORGE J. CRoC1CCHIA
VS..
AMELIA BARoNE
CITY COURT of WATERBURY,.
BY virtue of an execution issued
on the 9th day of February 1910
in the above entitled action I Will
sell at the Public Sign Post in said
Waterbury. Sale adjourned to By
rolly Garage in Spring ST.. on the
day of Feb. 26th, 1940, at IL o'clock
in the forenoon for cash to the
highest bidder, one 1886 Chrysler
Sedan Model 60, Car No. 6S5 1881,
Motor No. C, Z, 36473.
Prospective. purchaser may see
said automobile upon application to
the undersigned.
Attest:
NICHOLAS JAMELE,
Telephone Constable.
SPITE AZ Bank St.,
2-12-2t Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

Dublin, Fire, has issued an appeal
to its citizens to cooperate in car
rying out air raid precautions.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

Dental Plates Repaired-3 hrs. ~
Your Old Plate made like new up
CITY DENTAL LABORATORY
l61 East Main st. Dial $685.
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FUR COATS cleaned. glazed and
loops changed 81 Goats refined s.
h Ciresi. 80 Winchester Ave s-725g
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Apartments-All Sizes-All Sections
D. T. HARRINGTON, Inc.
IA West Main st. Dial 3-3112
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Household Articles
FEBRUARY SALE
Liue Stock
q Eggs, Poultry. Supplies

CHICKENS-16c ID: BOOSTERS, l5c
tb: Broilers, TIC tb. 4 to 6, 81. N. e.
Poultry Mkt. ~ Jefferson. 228
Baldwin 3-3384.
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Rooms. Bard. HOtels
Rooms and Board

BOYS CLUB. Cottage Place -elice
rooms, swimming pool. ali home
cooking Reception rooms. Nod
crate prices
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For Rent Real Estate

n Apartments and Tenements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

Now you'll find misses and women's street dresses at REAL CLOSE OUT PRICES. For merly 7.95 to 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
Annual Maintenance Fund Campaign Opens
 With Dinner Meeting
Hundreds of Volunteers to Aid General Committee; Organization of City's First Negro Scout Unit
 Planned for Tonight

John Dillon, Michael Toomey, David B. Meth, Ralph P. Meyers, Irving Holihan, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Fred Hoadley; Captain Rudolph Hennick
 Yale Matzl1in, Rodney Prillig, Har- old Hadley, Frank Cronan, Joseph Brenneis, Conrad Carlsrud, Max Garber; Captain Richard Senior.
 East District, Chairman Harry Cashin. Team workers, Captain Ma poleon Charbonneau, Fred Baril, Thomas Brennan, Joseph Ippolito, Leo Conard, Jr, James J. Burke, George R. Mausolf, Arol Charbon- neau, William J. Lucian, Michael V. Nolan; Captain James c. McGrath, Lee T. Rowley, Harold McCarroll, Ralph Dube. F. A. Green, John Gar ren, Stanley Schwenterley, MT. Sheehy; Captain Ernest H. Chris jefferson, Robert Streeter, Albert Johnson, Christian Strobel, Eugene Sullivan, Joseph Phelan, M. B. Wet more, Roy Munson; Captain F. G. Scofield, George Baldwin, Ross P. Chamberlain, William V. Jones, George Raeburn, George Reed, Charles M. MacWilliam; Captain C.. A. Schlander, Fred B. Lockhart, Wal ter P. Green, M. J. Breen; Captain E. E. Wilcox, Arthur Baker, Phillip Gran, L. R. Hubbard, Charles Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
S14, 500 Sought By Waterbury Boy Scout Council

ceIIus. H. c. Pierpont. B. H. 0. Riefe, W. H. Sanford, c. 6. Slater, s. B. Squires, John Wooster.
 South District, Chairman J. Glenn Griffith. Team workers, Captain Irving M. Akins, Captain Charles F. Armstrong, Elmer Robinson, Guy Winston, IT,, Elmer Trask, David Whitney; Captain Gustave Metz.
 Behrendt, Borough Chairman
 In Naugatuck, George J. Behrendt, chairman, will be assisted by some sixty workers. Pomperaug District has as its chairman Daniel R. Hull of Watertown, and he will be assist ed by some fifty workers. Town chairmen are: A. J. Pope in Oak vile, W. Maynard Fliess in South bury, A. B. Campbell in Thomaston George Platt in Woodbury, and Paul Barton, Elmer Worthington, anc Merrill Golden in New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

companies which answered the alarm went to South Main street. then traced the fire back to the Erlanger store on Bank street.
 |, Acting Deputy Chief stephen Bloomfield directed firemen of En. zines 2 and 10, and Truck No. 1 Damage was limited to the store front. Lieut.. Gene Legge of the fire marshal's staff made the official inquiry as to cause.
 An altercation between James Harrison. an employe of the Me- Anelly Sign Go, and Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion marked fire at the sign firms quarters at 2l Canal street yesterday afternoon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

Sport or dressy coats that were formerly up to $500 <. :. now 500 and 1000. Man tailored and .dressmaker suits, formerly 1895 and 1895 . Now 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

Harrison claimed that firemen were causing damage to the building. and was led from the building by the deputy chief. Firemen explained that the blaze had seeped beneath the flooring and that axes had to be used. The fire was caused by an overloaded stove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
.NOLLES GRANTED IN
 BROTHERS CASES

Leslie Brown, 90, and Raymond Brown, 42, of {, 17 Cherry street, charged with breach of the peace, received nolles when arraigned be- fore Judge T. E. Conway in city court today.
 Michael Guerrera, 70, of Oakville, charged with violating the motor vehicle law, received continuance to the 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
ACETYLENE TORCH
 BLAMED FOR FIRE

Hot metal particles from a girder on which a workman was using an acetylene torch were blamed for a fire which caused slight damage at Erlanger's clothing store, 1O5 Bank street, shortly before o'clock.
 Smoke seeped back into the Na- tionaI clothing store, at 102 South Main street, and the owner, Louis Dorfman, called firemen. Three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
Full Weather Report.

Boston. Feb. 14-(UP)-Weath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT-Ra OF snow on the coast and moderately heavy snow in the interior this after noon and tonight. Fair Thursday. Somewhat colder on the coast Thursday.
 MASSACHUSETTS-Snow in west and later snow in the east portion this afternoon and tonight. Thurs day fair and not much change tr temperature.
 RHODE ISLAND-Snow or rain this afternoon or tonight followed by clear Thursday. Colder on the coast Thursday.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-(UP)- The Weather Bureau warned at 8:0O a. m. today that a "storm of mark ed intensity" centered over Western Virginia at 4:30 a. m., was moving east or northeast attended by ''strong shifting winds reaching gale force."
 Storm warnings were own from the Virginia Capes to Passport, Me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
CANINE CHAMPION

Draftsman, named as the best American-bred dog shown during 1889, acquired a total of 4O7 credits for leading his group at tnirty-five membership shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

Carpet firms in England are now making blankets for the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
eorIy spring hats

New Spring millinery specially priced for Thursday ONLY. Smart felt, straw and rib bon hats. Sailors, pillboxes and pert off-the- face styles in all head sizes. Regularly 1.98 and 2.98.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
25.oo

You'll have to stretch your imagination to realize that you can buy real FUR COAT at the CLOSE OUT price of only 25.OO. Be early for these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
dresses evening gowns
 500

Large assortment of silk or woolen street dresses that were formerly to 1895 -. Evening Gowns Qimited quantity) :. {. all at the amazing CLOSE OUT PRICE of 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14

Fur trimmed dressy coats that were formerly 59.95 are now on sale at only 5000 Assortment broken but every coat REAL BARGAIN.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-07
GUNNER5 GET
few BIRDS ON
NEARBY FLATS

Duck hunters came back YEARLY
to their jobs this morning after
what was reported poor" week.
end shoot in nearly every nearby
flocking place.
st. James Bay hunters reported
few ducks, and crowded flats at
Sundum and Sweetheart produced
little in the way of bags-to-t talk
about. Best bags reported were
from Dr. w. w. Council, DR.. C. C..
Carter and Rod Darnell who
brought in % birds from st. James
Bay while other hunters in that
spot went featherless.
Concensus of hunters is that few
northern birds are on the flats,
weather is still too mild in the
Interior to send waterfowl wing
ing to warmer climes and more
open waters and that the duck
hunting world of Southeast Alaska
needs is a good freeze and a few
severe storms.
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the legislature was in session much
of the time, chiefly to zeal with
the problems of unemployment.
Eight special sessions were con-
vened in his first four years of
office, two in the first two years
of his second term.
Long Years On Bench
Horners political career began
in 1914. A 35-year-old attorney, he
was elected probate judge Of Cook
County (Chicago). Reelected four
times with increasing majorities,
he had been on the bench 10 years
when he resigned in 1882 to take
up bachelor residence in the brick
executive mansion at Springfield.
The sales tax was established
early in Horner's first administra-
ton, and at the end of his first
year in office the state tax on
real estate, chief source of the
state governments income for l18
years, was eliminated Revenue
from the sales tax balanced the
budget and furnished funds for
unemployment relief, increased