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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
4
The Bergin estate stock of drugs and fixtures will be sold at private sale or, if not disposed of, at public auction on August 7, 1908 at 2 p m at the store corner East Main and Wall Streets.
Fortye horses on the tracks at 12 from New Haven will compete in a two days event featuring steppers and well known Connecticut horses. Local athletes of high standing will contest popular events including Jump Running Bread Jump, Shot Putting, Pole Vaulting, and more.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Walsh are vacationing at Bantam Lake stopping at the Bantam Lake house. South Main street macadamizing work from Pear Lakes road to Platt Mill road will start in nine or ten days, contractor C T Benedict expects completion by mid September. Jack Claffey arrested for stealing shoes on South Main street, detected by Louis Archambault with Patrolman Maurice Noonan assisting. Superintendent Beach receives inquiry about John Mackey from Rock Falls Illinois, last heard in Waterbury. Elizabeth Temple, 29, daughter of Patrick and Mrs Temple, Waterbury, died today. funeral Wednesday at St Patrick's Church. Health board may restrict fruit on sidewalks to store interiors. Grieve Bisset & Holland offer special prices in white goods tomorrow.
A three family house on Ridge wood street near North Willow street, one of the best three family houses in the northwestern section. Must sell before August 20 with reasonable terms to the right party. Also a three family house on Central avenue. Inquire Daniel T. Farrington, Real Estate and Fire Insurance. 337 East Main Street.
A veteran recalls the Solferino battle scene with fear at first then the urge to kill. He describes wounded and dead, the San Martino village defenses, and the chaotic storm, mud, and smoke. The narrative includes a Tyrolese mercy betrayed, raw combat, and the grim endurance of soldiers under fire.
The Waterbury to Thomaston trolley line ran a forenoon test ride for officials led by Mayor William B. Thoms and City Engineer Robert A. Cairns. State board approval is needed before service. A tentative fare around 10 to 15 cents is expected, with three line switches and a modest public schedule not yet published. The first car crew included motorman William Brady and conductor Harry Smith.
September 8 and 9 convention at New Haven to nominate state officers representative at large in the US Congress and seven presidential electors. Secretary George E. Hinman of the state central committee issued the call. Delegates allocated by town and senatorial district with primaries at least five days before the meeting, notices posted as required.
A French inventor unveils a rotative compression ice maker operable by belt driven steam, electric motor, or hand crank. It seals chemicals in a durable cylinder, works in water, and can also chill air. A German device for homes and field hospitals uses carbonic acid to freeze five gallons in sixty seconds.
An old feature essay explores Jupiter as a world of perpetual winds and roaming moons. It imagines Jovians as giant, light beings living under five moons and a heat driven system, with submarines and wind powered travel at the equator, and speculates on vegetation, food supply, and sensory devices amid a vivid period tone.
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