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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
A satirical notice contrasts political forecasts for Bryan Taft Lilley and local figures with everyday certainty at a store. It mocks election guesswork while advertising a baking powder deal with a sauce pan gift, urging readers to visit the store for the offer.
Meetings tomorrow include the Boys' Club and National Association of Stationary Engineers along with Unity association and Hendricken council. Also listed are Gladstone lodge No 241 O B A Brass City lodge No 240 O B A for a 70 night event in the area.
Military band dance at City hall tonight. Amity castle knights arranging Elk quarters on West Main street. Attorney James M Lynch now district deputy with Waterbury Nelson Seymour Ansonia jurisdiction. Business Men outing at Lake Quassapang Tuesday with transport by special cars around 12 PM and athletic events planned. Derby weather prophet predicts late fall and a possible frost later. disturbances between Sept 1 and 3 may occur. Thomaston Methodist Sunday school pupils picnic in Hamilton park with Quoit pitching and racing games. Rev E N Pickup and committee oversaw event. return home after 5 PM.
Court D B Hamilton held its seventh anniversary at Hamilton hall in Mill Plain last evening with over 400 attendees. Grand Chief Ranger J L White delivered the welcome address, B F Hoggett traced the court’s history and finances, Deputy J H Freney oversaw a highly praised musical and literary program, and a fine menu enhanced the event.
The sixth biennial convention of the Ladies' auxiliary of the A O H at New Haven elected state president Ellen T. Malloy of New Haven and state vice president Margaret Cashman of Meriden. State secretary Sadle Grace of New Britain and state treasurer Mary J. Fulton of Bridgeport also named. Delegates to the 1910 national convention in Oregon were chosen along with alternates Margaret Howard, Meriden Elinor McCann South Manchester Jennie A Turley Waterbury and Minnie White New Haven. The outgoing president and secretary, Miss McCann and Mrs Turley, retire after about twelve years in their roles.
P Bronson hauled a 5½ pound smallmouth bass from the lake this morning while angling for dinner. He displayed the catch in town to friends and locals, noting the feat at Bronson camp. Republicans in Chicago express indignation over Taft and Sherman photo placement, reported from Oklahoma.
The new 30 horsepower red fire auto labeled Chief W F D arrived yesterday. Chief Snagg E H Towle and Commissioner Lewis rode from Britain to Waterbury to inspect it. Hartford officers questioned license numbers but exempt from regulation. The machine promises improved service until airship tech advances, with locals urged to clear the road for its operations.
Vice chancellor Howell in Newark issued an order restraining Claus Miller Jr a 9 year old from continuing in the trucking and carting business. The suit also bars his father Claus Miller and Marshall G Freeman from the business until May 12 1914. The elder Miller had sold the business for 9500 dollars to J Frank Crawford acting for John G Crawford and Asa Duckworth, including the trade name C Miller & Co and goodwill. The bill says Miller covenanted not to engage in similar work within ten miles of Newark for ten years. It alleges Miller set up Freeman & Co with Freeman and his son Miller Jr then seven, with Miller taking control and using the boy’s name to hide his role.
The city hosts a B A C fair featuring Don Guilado Ametia a famed side show manager from Mexico who will present a remarkable lineup. Sept 9 to 12 attendees may see worldwide freaks with strong financial support coming from out of town. Committee leaders M Madden chair and Richard Baldwin secretary report growing interest and funds.
Readable ad lists numerous items with sale prices from Miller and PeckCo starting 49 cents for ladies lawn waists up to 24 cent yard wide floor oilcloths. Items include suits coats shirts skirts drawers flouncings corset covers handbags dress ginghams rugs trunks mats and waterproof wagon covers.
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