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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

8

Attorneys Brave Rough Sea Trip to Savin Rock

Attorneys Silvin and Lynch believed they faced doom crossing from Savin Rock to Lighthouse Point on a small steamer. The voyage, endured in rough water with warnings from a policeman and a cautious captain, stretched from about 20 minutes to an hour and 45 minutes before they safely reached Savin Rock.

Silvin Lynch Davy Jones Savin Rock Coniss Coney Island Glen Island Charles Island Neptune

Purely Personal Visits Across Town and Nearby Cities

A long list of individuals are away or visiting relatives and friends in Meriden New Haven Yalesville Old Orchard Me Boston North Kent North Shore and Bartow. Several plan vacations to Walnut Beach Revere Beach Mass Coney Island and the Thousand Islands with others visiting relatives in Waterbury Ellenville Bartow and Savin Rock.

Thomas McGuire Meriden Mary Mitchell Hill Street New Haven Harold Quinlan John Frank Quinlan Yalesville James Lord West Main Street Walnut Beach Ethel Johnson Stratford George Hallas Baldwin Street F. D. Buckley Trinity Church White Mountains G. L. Dexter Mauretania Europe Josephine Colloty Cent Boston Hattle Pierpont Mill Ellenville Martha Canfield Litchfield Katherine Galvin South Eim Street Old Orchard Mary McDermott Etta Hughes Nora A. Sheehy Wal- Bute Leach T. J. Dougher Anna Lawlor South Street North Kent Thomas Mulcahy Raymond Coney Island M. J. Magner Chursa The Immaculate Concepton Herkshire Helen Schneider Kitty Burns Washington Avenue Savin Rock Miee Margaret Walsh North Mainstreet Catherine Corbett New Maven Thousand Islands Mary Dunn Helen Sarah Finley Julia Phelan Revere Beach Mass Maurice Fitzgerald West Liberty Street Madeline Irene Barttore South Manchester Clarence Butler Waterbury Hospital Edward Fitegerald Daniel Keenan Upson Singleton Coswill Bantam Lakes Algon Camp J. A. Hayden BE. Rel P. B. Lynth BE. Maillard B. Keefe

Park budget waste and odd city tales prompt readers

An editorially voiced roundup describes park superintendent George Walker spending the small park budget, a cautionary note on city finances, and a string of incidents from a smoker car to a bold patrolman ejecting four foreigners. It mentions fire department drills, a dramatic car accident, and an American public mood amid global troubles with vivid local color.

George ©. Walker Parka

Town to Waterbury trip with Dem group set

A town motion plans a trip to Waterbury led by the Democratic delegation including 63 pear and 2 cots saved for transport. Local officials say the exact itinerary and return date will be released later.

Waterbury Dem Democrat

Political Pointers on Lilley Machine Power in State Politics

The piece outlines how the Lilley controlled Republican machine dominates state politics. It cites past moves to place Lilley atop the ticket, opposition by rivals, caucus wins in multiple towns, and delegate splits. It notes the New Haven convention setup and polls projections tied to presidential vote figures from four campaigns.

Lilley Woodruff Waterbury New Haven M. Ullman Matthewson

Brooklyn Improvement Society Wins a Big Victory

Brooklyn Improvement Association opposed the transfer of the Peters and Antanas Zenowski saloon license from 24 South River Street to 48 Dank Street. County commissioners granted the transfer but ruled it the last allowed. No future license transfers or grants in Brooklyn will be issued, signaling a decisive limit on saloon moves.

Brooklyn Improvement Society Brooklyn Improvement Association Lcense Peter and Antanas Zenowski Riverside Streets Dank Bask Street Brooklyn

General Fire Insurance and Agency Ad Notice

A brief classified ad from 507 North Main Street seeking passage arrangements and money order payments. It references Mrs R S Soh n by Yar and provides a phone number 807-12 for contact.

RS Sohn Yar North Main St

Window Screens at Less Than Cost for Season Closeout

To close out the season we offer 44 screens 24 inches high with adjustable width from 22 to 33 inches at 23 cents, and 22 screens 24 inches high with spring end adjustment from 38 to 36 inches wide at 30 cents. These are the best screens made and the prices are for quick disposal.

Licked by Court Order Spurs Punished Apple Thieves

In Lynn Massachusetts on August 22 a court ordered corporal punishment for three ten year old apple thieves from Cottage street. Edward Powers Charles Powers and John Powers were whipped by their mothers under the watch of deputy supervisor Abraham L. Grover who directed and halted the punishment. Charlie Cody avoided whipping due to illness and doctor visit. The youths all faced a juvenile court session for stealing apples from John H. McMahon’s yard.

Boston Abraham L. Grover Lyon Police Cnts Lyon ‘Court Charlie Cody Cottage Street Weat Lynn Edward John Powers Bdward Charles John Lynn Court John H. McMahon Codys

Bargains Corner Lifts Night Shopping in Oxfords and Groceries

Local ads promote J G Jackle & Son bargains in Oxfords for tonight and Monday, with Reid Hughes's 7:30 p.m. sales and extra specials in draperies, footwear, and groceries. Cur ran’s offers clothing items and menswear, while George Uphem & Son advertise gloves and lawn waists at observed low prices.

J. G. Jackle & Son Milaight

Diadem Promise and Twain Honor in Past Tales

A tale recounts Beatrice, countess of Savoy, at a French court where Charles of Anjou consoles her with a diadem hope, then conquers Naples after defeating Manfred. It also notes Mark Twain receiving an honorary degree in a Missouri town, prompting a witty wire reply about emancipation from ignorance and vice.

Siciay Beatrice Savoy Charles of Anjou Louis IX France England Charles Manfred Conradine Frederick Naples Twain Mark Twain Missouri Tom Sawyer New York News

The Difficulty and a French Maid Dilemma

A fragment from London Tatler notes a dialogue about relief and payment terms as a French maid is discussed. The murky text references a postal or telephonic approach and a figure of £40 weekly, framed by a neglectful will and domestic arrangements.

Harold London Tatler

The Real Question of Money Sources

The quote questions wealth origins, highlighting the speaker’s focus on how funds are extracted from them rather than the provider’s finances. It underscores a viewpoint about money, power, and control in relationships or social dynamics.

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