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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
A local ad urges travelers to pack tea and coffee for trips and barter with relatives. It promotes two jars and Baking Powder at 45 cents, with 46 cents per pound baking powder and jars at 84 cents per dozen. The offer promises warranty or money back.
Several organizations plan gatherings tonight including the Boys' Club Central Labor union Division No 3 A. O. H Sheridan No 218 N. E. C. P B P. O. Ellis Waterbury lodge No 265.
Three dollar trousers go for 1.75 at Upson Singleton Co. Cecilia Singing society plans a Liebreth farm outing next Sunday. Waterbury firm Young Concrete and Construction Co files a 25000 capital incorporation. Anchor lodge N E O P moves to new Speedwell hall after 14 years at Red Men’s hall. Military band mid summer prom at city hall features popular music and a polished floor. Washington camp No 10 awards A H Warner a gold watch charm for recruiting the most members. John T. Allman advertises first class carriages and hacks for all occasions at 9 Fullerstreet. Mayoral speakers planned for Democratic HQ opening in Wallingford August 19 with Reilly and Martin among expected attendees. Waterbury band travels to Naugatuck by bus due to trolley delays. Columbus hall hosts a large prom with band music. North Willow street paving delayed by yesterday’s storm, extra labor anticipated. Post office lists several letters awaiting pickup. Court Rose Hill F A A contest yields Rose Hill eight wins to Shields seven then loses to Hancock nine to six.
The Vacation House in Madison, established by the Connecticut Association of Women Workers in 1893, serves as a summer retreat for self supporting young women from across New England. The building near West Wharf offers ample verandas and scenic sound views, with rooms donated by Waterbury, New Haven, New Britain, and others. Accommodations include fourteen beds in a large third floor dormitory and several furnished rooms, plus a well equipped kitchen and pantry.
George Tobin and Daniel Campion left yesterday for a vacation in New York. Miss Clara and Miss Nellie Sutton of William street are at the Pem broke, Woodmont. Mrs Jennie Pierson and sons, Arthur and Philip are the guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Pierson of Tolland. Mr and Mrs Benjamin F. Redner of Syracuse, N. Y., have returned home after spending a vacation with Mr and Mrs H. C. Post of Oakland avenue. Andrew G. Craft of the Chase Rolling mill and Miss Barbara Craft left today for Ellenville, N.Y. where they will visit their grandparents, Mr and Mrs August Roose. Mrs Sophie Freedman of the well known Bargain millinery, and her son, Max Freedman of 44 Park place have returned to the city after spending a three weeks' vacation at Morris Cove.
At a large Division 2 A. O. H. meeting in the hall last night delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in New Haven on August 20 and 21. President Kiam C. Keenan and VP William Hickey head the slate with alternates J. M. Lynch and D. J. Slaven. The division endorsed Philip J. Sullivan for state president and John P. Sheehan for state secretary. Uniformed branch rep will be J. F P. Galvin Sr. Two candidates were initiated and four applications received. Financial reports by James Carroll and J F Galvin Jr. show a flourishing arivision. An ad for De Witt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve appears.
Real estate notice advertising multiple rental properties including 232 South Main Street seven rooms near Grand Street and 96 Fairven three rooms and 57 Johnson Street five rooms with improvements. For particulars apply or telephone.
A mid summer sale offers underwear and hosiery at half regular prices. Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, long sleeve shirts and ankle length drawers, 15c or two for 25c, previously 25c each. Infants and Children's small size yes button fronts 10c each, previously 25c. Women's Sleeveless Vests with fancy crotched yokes priced 25c. Gauze Lisle Fast Black Hose at 2 for 25c, value 38c. Extra size hose 25c. Men’s Fancy Hose in plain colors and jacquard checks 18c or two for 25c, half price from 25c.
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