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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
A vintage sales pitch touts bringing tea coffee on trips with hosts. It promises jars and Baking Powder at 45 cents per pound, plus four cent per dozen jars. The ad claims quantity is vast and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
Meetings are scheduled for tomorrow at the Boys' Club, National Association of Stationary Engineers, Unity Association, Waterbury Turn Verein, Gladstone Lodge No 241, O B A, Brass City Lodge No 240, O B A.
Catherine Sullivan’s illness claim was promptly paid by C Horgan district manager of Continental Casualty Co of Chicago. The Holy Name society plans a 7:30 PM Monday meeting with a social session afterward. George A. Driggs will serve on the taxation revision committee when back from town around September 1. Howard L. Isbell is likely to become Waterbury Brass Co superintendent, replacing Edward Ingham, while Ingham becomes assistant to A P Hine at American Brass Co. Waterbury Brass Co reports increased activity after a period of low business.
John Lane of Oak street is spending a few days in New York. William Madden takes a two week vacation through Massachusetts. Miss Florence Butler of New Haven visits Mrs James Tobin of Walcott street. J. H. Mulville and wife leave for a Berkshire hills vacation. Mrs J. A. Somerville and Miss Elizabeth Johnson vacation at Fort Trumbull Beach. Mrs T. F. Reynolds and daughter Miss Agnes return from a shore visit. Misses Annie O’Keefe Mamie and Catherine Riley return from the shore. Mrs Pauline Kiuttig and son Paul depart for Europe aboard the Patrissa for an indefinite vacation. Cart L. Schick of East Liberty street features as a baritone with John W. Vogel’s minstrels. Mr and Mrs Curran of Middletown visit relatives on North Main street and return home. Ralph Hayes saves Mrs Katherine O’Connor of New York from drowning at Woodmont. Michael F. Lawlor, retiring chief ranger of Court Richard Phelan, Foresters of America, receives a signet ring for his service.
Deaths include John F Murden funeral at Trinity church and burial in Meriden. Mary A Curtiss widow of Willan A Carts dies at York Beach. Timothy Mahoney’s four year old son dies. funeral at Calvary cemetery with marked floral tributes. William F OConnor, former Crosby high instructor, dies in New Hampshire after appendicitis. Salt Water Day planned in New Jersey for Monmouth Mercer Ocean counties with salt water wash for farmers families.
The Connecticut Ancient Order of United Workmen wins a supreme court ruling over the Massachusetts grand lodge in a financial dispute. The case, arising from the 1901 division of territory, was remanded with directions to overrule the demurrer and proceed to a proper accounting. Connecticut leaders including F Clarence Bissell and Clarendon C Bulkeley were involved in drafting the claim.
Taft travels to White Sulphur Springs for the Green Brier county horse show with a four horse rig and three horse relays. The party goes to the show grounds and Greenbrier hotel, where they will stay until Monday. no calls for remarks are planned despite Taft being an attraction.
The Democrat notes a 25 cent classified advertisement effort seeking a buyer for items for sale. The item or items are not specified in readable text, but the notice urges placing a 25 cent advertisement to reach potential purchasers.
Real estate snippet advertising rentals at 232 South Main Street near Grand Street with seven rooms and at 57 Johnson Street with five rooms, noting improvements. For details call the provided telephone number.
A vintage ad lists ladies wash suits and white waists with deep markdowns from 98c to 3.98, plus lace trimmed corset covers, muslin drawers, gowns, stockings and belts. Also offers children garments, collars, writing paper, towels, lawn fabric, pique, men shirts, undergarments, trunks, rugs and curtains.
Butter moulds and rolling pins with assorted sizes and prices plus towels, towel rolls, wood tubs and step ladders. TEC barrel covers and chopping bowls offered in three sizes list prices per item. Includes retailers and product types such as 4 ft step ladders and barrel covers.
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