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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15
TRIBUTES PAID
 WILLIAM GREEN
Second Church Noon Club Pays Respect to Depart
 ed Perish Deacon

A brief memorial service in hcnor of William G. Green, late deacon of the Second Congregational church ana office manager of the Chase Brass and Copper Company on Grand street, featured the week ly meeting of the Second Church Sunday Noon club yesterday in the chapel.
 Tributes were read by Crayton Carpenter, chairman of the board of deacons, Herbert Smith, general secretary of the Central Y. M. c. A., Levi Wilcox and James Littlejohn. Prayer was offered by Clayton Johnson. The scriptures were read by James Allan.
 Attorney Walter F. Torrance, To- calesee in bankruptcy, was the speaker at the Noon club. He dis cussed the life of John Paul Jones, first commissioned officer of the United States Navy who was later Chevalier of France and then a rear admiral in the Russion Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15
TU A KY

GALUPPO Mrs. Antoinette (Cichitto) Galuppo, 46, of 31 West Farm street, died early last night at the Waterbury hospital after a lingering illness.
 She was born in Italy and came to this country 20 years ago, reSid- ing in Hartford the first two years and then in Waterbury for the re- mainder of her life.
 She is survived by her husband, Antonio, two sons, Michael and Henry, a daughter, Helen, all Of Waterbury, a brother, Domen!c, and a sister of Pittsburgh, Pa.
 The funeral will be from the La- Porta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue tomorrow morning at SIS o'clock to St. Lucy's church where a high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to II D. m. today.
 PAKUL Mrs. Pauline Pakul, widow of August Pakul, died sud- denly at her home 156 Alder street, Saturday morning.
 Mrs. Pakul is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Verseckas, three sons, Edward of Chicago, Os- wald and Lieutenant Ernest Pakul of the Waterbury Police department four sisters, Mrs. Amelia KesSler of Seymour; Mrs. Etta Kirschbaum of Bridgeport; Mrs. Emma Schweiger of New York City, and Mrs. Adeline Pauchter of Lithuania.
 Mrs. Pakul was born in Lithu- ania, and has been a resident of this city for 45 years, all of which time she has resided in the Brooklyn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15

section of the city. She was com- muntcant of the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Her husband, August Pakul, died May l, 1888.
 The funeral will be held from the MulvilIe Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, tomorrow after noon with services by Rev. Martin J. Lorenz at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.
 Edward F. Riordan, former resident of this city. died Saturday at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Thomas Matthews of 2006 147th Street, New York City. While in this city MT. Riordan was en- ployed for many years as foreman at the American Brass Company He was also a prominent member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and communicant of the Sacred Heart Church. A native of Ireland he had made his home in this city for 67 years residing in the North eastern section. For the past year he had made his home with his daughter in New York.
 fir. Riordan is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia (Meehan) Riordan; three daughters, Mrs. Matthews, of Ne;y York, Mrs. Patrick Burns and Mrs. George Baker and one son Christopher D. Riordan all of Waterbury and several grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home 270 West Main Street tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock where a solemn mass of Church where a solemn mass of
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requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 GARBER-Louis s. Garber, 48, of Cherry avenue, WatertoWn, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Waterbury hospital after long illness. He went to WatertoWn 35 years ago and with the exception of short time, had lived there all his life. He was a cattle dealer. He was member of Beth-El and Shar- ith Israel synagogs, also of Federal lodge, A. F. & A. M.
 He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughter, Priscilla; a son, Mar vim; his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Garber, of Waterbury; four sisters, Mrs. Abraham Fandilla, Mrs. Anna Robb, Mrs. Al Abel, Of Waterbury, and Mrs. David Ros- en of Brooklyn, N. Y.; and broth CT, Max Garber of Waterbury.
 Funeral services were held at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rabbis William P. Greenfield and Moses D. Sheinkopf officiating. Bur- ial was in Sharith Israel cemetery.
 CASAGRANDE - August Casa grande of 1880 East Main street died early this morning at the Water bury hospital after an illness of a few days. He was native of Italy and came to this country in 1906. MT Casagrande made his home here for ten years and then went to Wa tertoWn where he conducted res- taurant from 1915 to 1925. He re- turned at that time to Waterbury and has been proprietor of a restau- rant at 1880 East Main street. He was well known and respecsted in the Eastern section of the city and especially among the Italian res identS.
 MT. CaSagrande is survived by his wife, Mary Valente Casagrande; one daughter, Vivian A. Casagrande of this city: hls mother and two sis ters in Italy.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home. 290' East Main street on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Call vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 ROSENBLUM-Isaac RoSenblum, "A, one Of the oldest Jews in Wa terbury, died at St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock He had been retired from business for a number of years and had spent the last year in religious study. He was member of Beth Israel Synagogue, the Waterbury Hebrew institute, Waterbury Hebrew Free Loan association and the Jewish Home for the Aged. He was quite active for many years in Jewish activities in this city.
 He is survived by six daughters. Mrs. Samuel Wilton, of 372 North Main street, with whom he made his home of late; Mrs. Joseph Ma.zkin and Mrs. William German, of this city; Mrs. Samuel Sidell, of Boston. Mrs. Hyman Winig, of Brooklne, Mass, and Mrs. Herman Edwards. of San Francisco; also a brother, Myron Herman, of Brooklyn, N. Y, 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
 The funeral took place this after noon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, 372 North Main street, Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf officiating. Burial was in Brass City lodge cemetery.
 ROCCO-Vincenzo Rocco, 75, of 19 Seymour street, died at his home yesterday morning after a brief ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15

First class hotels, bars and res taurants in Italy have ruled that employees dealing with the public must speak at least two of the three languages, English, French and Ger man, in addition to their native tongue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15
Steve" Della Pietra,
 Business Man, Dies
City MOmns Passing of Splendid Citzen-EnjOyed
 Wide Prestige-Fmeral Services Wednesday

Stefano Della Pietra, 50, of 282 South Main street, well known local merchant, died suddenly yesterday as the result of a heart attack. He was stricken early yesterday morn- ing and apparently had improved when he suffered another attack in the late afternoon. His death occur red in the ambulance en route to St. Mary's Hospital.
 MT. DellaPietra was one of the best known business men of the city and was known for his kindly under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of James McGrath was held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street to St. Francis Xavier church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:15 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot. new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The mass was celebrated by Rev. David O'Keefe, assisted by Rev. James A. Broderick as deacon and Rev. John McTeague as sub-dea- con. Committal services were by Father McTeague. The bearers were William J. Fitzgerald, John O'Leary, Timothy Horrigan, Dennis Shugrue, Patrick Clark and Walter Joy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Antonia Cat anZaro was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home. 95 Willow street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rt. Rev. Jo- seph Valdambrini, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell and Rev. Rocco Ma dile. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Joseph, Michael, Charles and Anthony Cianciolo, Peter Bova and Charles Amodeo.
 Funeral services for Frederick A. Klobedanz were held at II o'clock this morning from the Bailey-S Shy der funeral home with Rev. Martin Lorenz of the First Lutheran church officiating. Burial was in the family. plot in the new Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 ness. He was born in Italy and came to New York 46 years ago and to this city 28 years ago. He worked as a tailor.
 He leaves three sons, Joseph and Louis of this city, and Thomas of Hoboken, N. J.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day from his home to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, where sol- emn high mass will be celebrated at a time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 9 p. m. today and all day tomorrow.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Book Exchange Is
Serving Wide Field

A comparatively new business in
Bluffton is the College Book Ex-
change, located in space leased from
Bluffton college, in Science hall.
This business moved its main of
flee and entire wholesale division to
Bluffton in September, 1898.
The College Book Exchange carries
on a large wholesale jobbing busi-
ness in books of every type, selling
these to public and school Libraries
in all parts of the United States.
They are not new in this field, hav-
ing started this part of their busi-
ness in 1884.
While they also operate a general
retail book store in Toledo, as well
as the school book store in Bluffton
college, the library sales division of
the business has far exceeded all
other parts, and now makes up over
90qo of the total business, amount
ing to nearly 100000 in sales per
year.
E. M. Reid, the owner of College
Book Exchange, says that this bust.
ness has had an interesting anc
rather unusual development. Start
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Lions Club ActiUe
In BIuftOn Area

Since 1884 the Bluffton Lions club
has been influential in community ac-
tivities. It's contributions of service
TO town projects have been import
ant to the health and welfare of
every citizen.
In 1917 small group of Chicago
professional and business men met
at luncheon and decided to create a
mems club that would be of real
service. The name Lion was chosen
and the word analyzed thus: L for
liberty: I for intelligence; o for
our; N for nations; S for safety.
To belong to such an international
association requires local activity,
and the local Lions have had lots
of that.
During the past six years they
have furnished glasses for almost
two score school children, white
canes for about ten blind persons,
baskets of provisions for the blind !;
sponsored Bluffton's first air mail
service; town improvements such as
decorations, stadium, sidewalks,
curbs, street markers, drainage,
swimming pool to which they also
contributed $400 last year, bird
house contests, Harmon Field beau
tiication, and many other activities
in which they gave their combined
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Modern S92,S22 Community Hospital
An Achievement In Towns Progress

Marking the completion of another
definite achievement in Buttons
municipal progress, the modern s92,-
s22 community hospital was opened
June 3, 1887.
Modern in every respect, the hos
pital has facilities and conveniences
equalled only in the most up-to-date
institutions of larger cities.
The attractive brown brick two
story structure was designed espe-
cially for utility, and arrangement
of the building and equipment is
such that best interests are served
in every phase of disqualification.
Modernity of the building ex-
pressed in the simplicity of exterior
design is also carried out thruout
the interior. Floors are attractive
brown asbestos tile, and walls are
finished in buff.
In addition to being of fre-proof
construction, the building is also
completely electrically equipped and
there are no fires or open flames of
any kind in the structure. All cook
ing, steriIizing, ETC., are done elec-
trically, and heat is supplied by
steam lines run to the structure
from the municipal light and power
plant.
Adequate space is provided in the
hosnital for % patients without
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29

crowding, and in addition there is
plenty of room for complete nurses
quarters, the large kitchen, an as
sembly and administrative room
with seating capacity of so per-
sons, modern nursery, the operat-
ing room, laundry, office, sun room,
strong room and segregated quarters
for contagious cases.
Indirect lighting is used thruout
the building, and lights in the oper-
ating room are arranged in the best
approved practice so shadows can
not possibly interfere with work.
During the year 1899, the hos
pital admitted 400 patients and a
total of Alb were discharged. Babies
born in the institution numbered 144,
and there were Is deaths.
January, 1910, set a new record
for cases, when 29 patients were be-
ing cared for at one time.
Three registered nurses head the
Community hospital staff, and there
are five student nurses located here
One year of nurses training is pro-
vided by the institution.
Miss Helen Maxwell is superin.
tendent; Miss Sylvia Biederman is
assistant, and Miss Huldah Schifferly
is floor supervisor Fifteen physi.
clans from Bluffton and other cities
in this area handle cases in the
hospital.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Library Circulation
During 1889 Is 3I,I69

Readers borrowed 31,169 books
from the Bluffton public library dur
ing the year 1889, an average of Is
books for each person registered, ac-
cording to a report made this week
by Miss Ocie Anderson, librarian.
About 65 per cent of the areas
residents have cards which entitle
them to borrow books from the Ii
brary Of the total of 2,027, addi-
tional readers numbering 240 were
added during the last year.
The Bluffton library has 8,095 vol
umes on its shelves, 825 of which
were added in 1889. Sixty-two mag
azines are subscribed for by the
library.
New equipment added at the Ii
brary during the last year included
new steel stack shelves and a "a
drawer card catalog cabinet.
Those donating books to the Ii
brary in 1889 were Bluffton board
of education, Sidney Stettler, Inez
Settler Neuenschwander, The Gid
con Association, Mrs. E. J. Hirschler,
Bluffton college, A. ]. B. Longsdorf,
Theresa Slusser, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Stearns, Mrs. Walter E.
Marshall, Mrs. Mary Noe, Mrs. c.
A. Biery, Mrs. Leola Gratz, Mrs.
Harold Kennedy, Mrs. Ross Bogart,
Mrs. H. P. Mann, Mrs. Clair B.
Fett, Mrs. Harvey Beidler, Mary
Jane Worthington, Mrs. M. D. Soash,
Mildred Keel and Mrs. Grace Cox.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Local Veterinarians
SerUe Area 20 Years

Niswander and Herring, veterinar-
ians, have served farmers and stock
men in Allen, Putnam, Hancock and
Hardin counties for more than 20
years.
Principals in this veterinary prac-
tice are DR.. w. M. Niswander and
DR.. B. r. Herring.
The Niswander and Herring estab-
lishment on Cherry street is head
quarters for farmers and stockmen
of the district, and they are al
ways welcome to drop in for a chat
or consultation when in Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29

cooperation and support to other
groups.
Though a young club, the local
Lions have had statewide recogni-
tion for several years, and last year
Forrest Steinman, a Bluffton past
president, was elected District Gov
ernor of the states northern district.
Present officers are, Fred Gettles,
president; P. w. Stauffer, 1st vice
president; Homer Gratz, End vice
president; Edgar Chamberlain, 3rd
vice president; l. B. Beeshy, secre-
tary; Charles Coburn, treasurer;
Charles Alderman, Lion Tanner; A.
C. Burcky, Tail Twister; Gordon
Bixel, Ralph Stearns, Noah Basinger,
Eli Deppler, G. r. Bogart, directors.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Gaife Station Has
Modern Equipment

Complete service station facilities
are offered by Gaiffe's Service sta
tion at North Main and Jefferson
streets, specializing in Sun Oil pro-
ducts.
William Cattle has managed the
station since its establishment about
four years ago. 1t is leased by him
from Howard Stager.
In connection with the station,
which also handles automobile acces-
sories, Gaiffe operates a wholesale
and retail ice station.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29

ing entirely without capital invest
ment, the business grew practically
without advertising in two or three
years to be one of the largest whole
sale book firms in the country, and
now has customers in practically
every state, including some of the
largest city and college Libraries in
the country.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Brauen Graduate
Of Radio Institute

Zenith radios are sold and excel
lent repair service is provided by
the Brauen Radio Service shop,
North Jackson street.
Brauen, proprietor of the shop, is
a graduate of National Radio Insti-
tute, Washington, d. c. He has
broad experience in the field.
Tubes are tested free at the shop.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Bixel OptOnetrist
Here For 48 Years

Forty-eight years ago in the
spring of 1892, D. C. Bixel opened
jewelry store in Bluffton, and
with it a complete optical practice
That was the beginning of sue
cessful practice in which he is as
sisted today by his son, DR.. Gordon
Bixel, a graduate of the Ohio State
university school of optometry.
Operators of the Bixel organiza-
ton keep posted in modern develop
ments in optometry by study and
regular attendance at clinics. Their
records show they serve residents of
21 states and seven foreign coun-
tries.
Taka advantape of Davs barpains
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04

but the stocking Of fry did not prove
successful
However" the bureau explained
"the results secured from these early
paintings plus the l938-i939 stocking
indicates rather conclusively that the
planting OF larger fingeriings is the
more productive method OF stocking.
The bureau quoted statements by
Frank r. Marshall. Montana deputy
game warden: Fred Williams. president
of the Bozeman Rod and Gun club.
and Dan Young, manager Of the Inn
at Gallatin Gateway, Mont, In sup
port of its claims that grayling fish
ing once more was good In the West
Gallatin
For the benefit Of anglers, here Is
a question from the bureaus an
nouncement:
This active species. which snaps
greedily at a fly Is equal to the trout
as game fish. although not so wary
and wise. When hooked. 1t breaks
water repeatedly in its effort to es-
cape. Many epicureS claim that gray
ling surpass trout for flavor.
1T Is Identified by Its small mouth,
large scales, black spots on front part
OF body, and large sat-like dorSal fin
with orange or rose marking-this
brilliant coloring Of the back fin pro-
viding a ready means OF Identification
Ordinarily not over foot In length
and a pound in weight 1t may reach
four pounds"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04

purse usually severely straitened-
and comfort unfortunately"
Before its disappearance the From
tier Index was under lease at different
times to various persons, once to q
curious fellow named Barton. Another
time 1t was leased by a Mr. Kennedy
whom Majors terms, A splendid fellow
who afterwards conducted the Boulder
Age with such marked ability. This
latter gentleman (Kennedy) was one
of the pioneers who advocated in Mon
method of making laws"
The Butte Miner, which went out
of business in 1928, was founded IN
1876 by George B. johnson, a quiet
reserved man who also acted as its
editor. johnson was a man of strong
convictions and forceful language. His
powerful writing soon built the paper
into a strong political factor, pushing
the publication into the leading posi-
was naturally bilious and had q ten
dency toward tuberculosis so that the
sulphurous fumes that fouled the air
of Butte in those days soon got the
best of him. He was buried in the
Butte cemetery.
H. T. Brown, contemporary with
johnson as editor, was business man
ager of the Miner. A silent man, and
not much for dress, he was a great
business manager and msistent on
economy. He was seldom conspicuous
except in matters of expense to his
paper, when he took a leading part
Ia handling the matter. Brown Is re-
membered by old-timers in Butte as
wearing a blue wooden shirt, wide
black necktie and a SLOUGH hat. After
some years he disposed of his business
interests in the Miner and moved to
Spokane where he died.
Colonel Searles Becomes Editor
Col. Daniel Searles succeeded john
son as editor of the Butte Miner after
Johnson's death. Colonel SearleS is re-
membered for his mild and gentle
manner. No matter how furious OPP
ponents became, nor how disturbed the
foreman of the composing room or the
printers became, SearleS remained calm
and placid. Green Majors writes: It
almost vexed one to see that he would
not become vexed no matter what hap
pened. He worked without ceasing, and
although frail In appearance, when the
demand for copy went numbering
through the wicket gate during COM
position hours, it was meekly and az
fably produced"
During the period when Searles was
editor d. s. Merchant was makeup
man" Cooney was assistant foreman,
Dick Butler was ace typesetter and
handyman, Dick Porter was another
ace tvpesetter, Stevens was the JOB
artist on commercial printing and
Majors and several other printers
tlrrned out the routine work.
John B. Read was one Of the star
reporters during this period on the
Butte Miner. Mining news was Inn
Dortant and once or twice a week
Read used to mount his pinto horse
and galIop over the hills and gulches
to gather I'D hot news on the develop
ing. Copper mining IN those days was
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04
James ID. Watson, Pioneer
Western Cattlernan, Dies

James d. Watson, SO, pioneer west
arm cattIenan. died recently Of heart
attack while travelling over the Happls
Ear pass in Colorado. Watson mao
lived at the Brown Palace hoJel IN
Denver for the last six years
A native of Illinois, Watson ran
awav from his home at the age OF
~ and stopped on the Sioux Indian
reservation In South Dakota. He re-
ceiyed his early education from ms.
sionaries on the reservation, ana al
the age Of IA became cowboy.
During his lifetime his livestock OPP
erationS carried him from Mexico
through Texas to Canada. He was as
ISOLATED at various times with WOOD
Bros. and John Clay & Co, commls-
sion firms Of Chicago, and from lslU
to 1920 was part owner OF the large
Knight-Watson Cattle Co. In Aloerba,
Canada.
The Knight Watson Co. controlled
500 600 acres Of land. At one time they
had 10000 cattle and 5000 sheep and
1000 horses. Some Of their cattle were
kent Ia Texas, where they made feed
ing Arrangements. In 1919 the COM
raTlv shiuped "a 1000 cattle to Chicago,
while their total shipments, divided De-
tween that point, St. Paul, Winnipeg
and Toronto, were about $4,000 mead,
al Of which originated In Alberta
Watson supervised the buying and
marketing interests OF the concern,
while Raymond knight was resident
manager 1t is said about Watson that
hs could cover more ground m a given
time than any other usan in the hahaa-
ness The ranchfng company KuxnAsraeo