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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

7

Brooklyn Briefs Reflect Local Movements And Incidents

Miss Grace Walsh on vacation to Pine Plains New York Miss Anna Kane returns from Hartford Mrs Lawrence Robinson back from Woodmont vacation Mrs Thomas Dougherty and Miss Anna Lawlor on vacation to Kent A birthday party for William Klobedan on South Fifth street Bert Lopez returns from three week vacation in New York Harry Reynolds and George Callan on two week vacation to Philadelphia Miss Nora Mahaney and Miss Genevieve Keefe at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey Suspected diphtheria cases rise as a Brooklyn drug store sells 17000 units about 23 dollars George Regan's horse spooked by sprinkling water breaks shaft and harness Trolley poles trouble local lines with two cars knocked off near Bank street bridge and later a bad pole halting service

Grace Walsh Pine Plains N. Y Anna Kane Hartford Lawrence Robinson Charles Street Woodmont Thomas Dougherty Anna Lawlor South Wilson Street Kent William Klobedan South Fifth Street Harry Reynolds Fox Street George Callan Kington Avenue Philadelphia Nora Mahaney Bank Street Genevieve Keefe No Haven Lake Hopatcong, Nd Brooklyn George Regan

Joint Conference Board Members Do Not Expect Strike

New Haven August 22 Members of the joint conference board of Connecticut Co employes said they did not think a strike would be needed to reinstate fifty four workers fired months ago for joining the union. The over three thousand strong group favors striking if required and plans a conference with company officials.

Joint Conference Board New Haven Connecticut Co Providence

Fire Chief Snagg and Waterbury officials inspect new auto

The Hattera Courant reports Fire Chief Snagg and Fire Commissioner Lewis visited Waterbury city, arriving in a new Corbin automobile built for the Waterbury chief. The car, marked with W. F. D. and bright extinguishers, drew attention on Pearl Street before downtown patrol halted it for lack of numbers. The visitors noted fire apparatus need not carry numbers and proceeded after explanation.

Hattera Courant Snagg Lewis Waterbury Corbin Krug Pearl Main Street Quinn

City Court Recounts Assault and Small Theft Cases

John Savage jailed for assaulting Fred Summa with a two foot iron pipe in a Scovill Co shop dispute. Summa treated with bandages. judge Peasley imposed sixty days and a $25 fine. Other cases include breach of peace, disrepute charges resolved or moved, and two youths fined after theft from Dexter drug store. Evidence from local police and neighbors.

John Savage Fred Summa Scovill Manufacturing Co Savage Summa Thomas Crean Walsh School Peasley Morris Celia Kocieski Esther Marida Eva Rollis Karnoski Charles Street Annie Karnoski Cahey J. R. McCarthy Gabriel Thomas Coyle Edward F. Norton Leslie Q. Dexter & Co Dexter's

Eagles Plan Nostalgic Waterbury Fair At The Nest

The Waterbury Eagles aim to lure attendees with retro themes from old fairs and panoramas held on South Main Street October 17 to 26. They promise no off time awards and invite the public to obtain admission cards from Eagles or the souvenir group, hoping to raise funds from teen thousand golden eagles.

Ireland Eagles of Waterbury South Main Street

Macfarlane Bros Manufacturing Co Incorporation in Bridgeport

The Macfarlane Bros Manufacturing Co of Bridgeport filed a certificate of incorporation with the state secretary. Capital stock set at 56000 with initial business capital of 2000. Francis H. Macfarlane T. S. Macfarlane and G. R. Barnes of Bridgeport named as incorporators. A certificate of incorporation was also filed yesterday by the New Haven Foundry Co with similar incorporator details.

Macfarlane Bros Manufacturing Co Bridgeport Francis H. Macfarlane Macfarlane G. R. Barnes New Haven Foundry Co Incorporators Pais

Waterbury would gain its own Unter der Linden

Attorney John O'Neill envisions widening West Main Street by seven feet and adding a fifteen foot central sand walk through the green to create Waterbury's own Unter der Linden. He argues the softened, shaded center walk would beautify the city and make Waterbury the envy of the state.

John O'Neill Unter der Linden Waterbury Berlin Board of Works O'Neil Germany O'Neill Mr O'Neill

Town roads seek repair on long neglected route

A local report notes town roads remain only passable in places this season and urges repairs on the Scott road toward the town boundary. Foreman Houghton and a Democrat reporter found the stretch rough and the few houses there deserve access to better travel, with a plan to extend work to the boundary if funds allow.

Scott Road Cheshire Road Maurice Reid Foreman Houghton Street Department Democrat Nelson Todd William Roxburgh Todd Waterbury

Mason of High Degree to Marry Catholic Woman

Norwalk August 22 announcement says Representative George L. Rockwell plans to join the Roman Catholic church and marry Miss Mary Mona a Catholic widow since her husband’s death. Rockwell a prominent town figure and chairman of the Republican town committee is noted as a Mason of high degree.

Mason Norwalk George L. Rockwell Rockwell Mise Mary Mona

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