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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
11
Tepe ecpe tyffeta with boxwood handles and silver trim priced at 139 appears with umbrellas at 97 cents. Bleached and cream Irish linen 64 inch damask at 59 cents quality. yard items and cotton sheeting offered Friday with standard cotton sheets 24x2 85 cents. towels 17 cents.
Funeral plans announced for Daniel M. Simfehy who died at his Fair Haven home aged 68 after months of heart disease. The article notes he was longtime Waterbury resident, operated a dry goods business on South Front Street and East Grand Avenue, and was connected with the Grand Avenue Congregational church and Palis Lodge. Also mentions widow Mrs. Smith and family, a reminiscence of his career and local civic ties. Funeral service set for Monday with Rev. Mr. Sneath officiating. interment at Fair Haven Town cemetery.
The article lists prize winners as Miss Jenny Wilson Mina Lena Smith Louis Cowper and Frank Purnim. It notes attendants Mr Cunningham, Mr Tuite, and Mr Smith and reports on local sewer delays in St Lewis area with Director Foley citing trunk sewer plans through Middistown avenue and Front street, delaying Lewin street outlet. Also mentions weddings, a Darrow marriage, and Quinnipiac park progress and flag display at a community event.
Westville residents report Polo Davis foiled at home on Fountain street. Mra C Enelhardt returns home after a nine week visit in New York. Bethany baseball to play Woodbridge team at Millerstown. James McGuire recovering from fever at To Barnett street home. Dogs licensed soon, officer Whiley active around town. Road work on Westork foot sends workers to Stone crushed road. John M Rafferty, port er at Jay Wall street boarding house, found injured under a shed at York street. taken to Grace Hospital with hip injury from fall while repairing a frame. He is 19, single, and out of work.
London June 4 Socialist and Labour MPs protested against King Edward's planned visit to Russia. They urged that a state visit could empower the Russian regime and expose the emperor Nicholas to public scrutiny. The hands raised concerns over potential rehabilitative aims and political manipulation.
In Richmond, a priest named Hargrave was found guilty of a fraud charge after testimony from Trewster. The defendant admitted guilt in a Molseonal chapel context and received an eight month jail sentence. Connecticut Bishop Brewster attended the proceedings amid ongoing church-related matters.
Dr W C Wartenbure sails to Canada for a few days. Miss Katherine Waldo of Chicago is honored at a bridge party hosted by Miss Dorothy O Worn. Miss P Foster and Dr Stephen Mater travel to Chicago for the Tirheredionls convention for about a week. Mrs Frank Woods Baker plans a June visit to Eastin Me. William Tyler of College red goes to Pine Orchard for the summer. President Arthur Madley’s commencement reception set for June 24 in Memorial hall from 4 to 7. Invitations available at Walveraty Library after June 1. A three year old, Rose Sully, was run over by a milk wagon on Westle street. driver unknown, serious injuries but chance of recovery noted by Dr Hold.
In this June New York shipping column the 24M Marine Record details steamer movements to and from Liverpool Cherbourg New York and Le Havre. Vessels Montfort Vengirl a Merion and Bostonian arrive or sail from Southampton Cherbourg and Naples while others report arrivals at New York via Naples Boston and London.
A vintage ad style note lists flavors built from fresh fruits and vanilla base. It mentions prices per quart and features varieties like Lemon Tea, Chocolate and Vanilla, Strawberry Raspberry, Pistachio, Neapolitan, and several branded flavors.
Railroad timetable fragment dated February 1908 lists trips from Hartford to New York and New Haven to various lakes and towns. It mentions specific departure times such as 12:06 and 8:62 and notes Sunday and holiday schedules. The garbled text references parlor cars, limited trains, and local express services under organization by the railroad's general superintendent.
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