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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

6

Pallette Estate Probate Hearing Probed Over Claims

The Pallette estate case in probate court lists claims from M D Byrne Eva Brecken and Hapenny among others. Administratrix Mrs Mary Mone seeks commissioners to hear claims while disputes over funeral and burial costs furniture and the protestant cemetery plot unfold. The hearing is set for next Saturday with Irish and American heirs represented by multiple attorneys.

William Margaret Pallette Maple Street M. D. Byrne North Main Street Eva Breckens Hapenny Cherry Street Mary Mone Paliette Barnard McCabe Carrickmacross Monaghan Co Ireland Philip Hapenny Truman J. Smith McCabe Mone Mary Old Country Mra Mone Mr Hapenny Annie Ur Hapcony Hamilton Pallette New York Pallette

Too Tall for Any Use in Army Recruitment

Kansas City August 24. A tall youth, rejected by the U S army recruiting office last week, laments being too tall for any job. He quips he is too tall for the circus, the shop, or traction work, and prefers no-thing to do with it all while considering medical issues and urging a health tonic from Beckingham Pharmacy.

Kansas City United States Army Traction

City Court Records Show Griffin’s Disorderly Conduct Case

In city court, Bartholomew Griffin faced charges after a chaotic incident on Fuller street. Daniel Shea testified to Griffin’s intoxication and threats, with Griffin denying the claims as his wife supported him partially. Griffin was jailed for thirty days. others, William Lynch Fred Woods Andrew Belke and Garonem Wae ceules faced fines for intoxication and breach of peace.

Bartholomew Griffin Fuller Street Daniel Shea Griffin Sheames Shea Wiliam Lynch Fred Woods Samuel Darby Blakely Brookside Andrew Belke Garonem Waeceules

Personal notices from Waterbury residents vacationing abroad and nearby

Attorney Edward G. Bobbin spent yesterday in Derby. Miss Anna and Miss Julia Reiley vacationing to Norfolk. John Loughlin, janitor of City hall, home after Chicopee visit. Miss Lena Smith visiting Charles 5 Smith in Toryville. Commissioner Dennison and family at the shore. Mrs A. W. Skinner and family left for two weeks at Asbury Park. Roger Connor returns from Atlantic City. Miss Anna McDonald visiting Miss Katherine Walsh of Bridgeport. Robert Hannegan on vacation to Crescent Beach. Misses Bridget Sheehy and Kittie Malone, city indexers, home from two weeks. Rev George Hill preached at First Baptist. Miss Julia Kjellstedt and Miss Clara Downs enjoying a vacation. Miss Katherine Galvin home from Newport. Ex-mayor Elton elected commodore of Sachem's Head Yacht Club. Ormond G. Smith visited Waterbury, stayed at The Elton. Miss Clara Hoyt injured in car accident, left hospital. Mrs Keeley and daughter and Miss Dora Egan registered at Barnes house in Norfolk. A. DePietro goes to New York for vacation and fall fashions. Frank Guilfole and wife return from Europe honeymoon voyage. Misses Sarah and Bella Karpen return from visit with Aunt Mrs Lipetius of Bristol. Edward Keefe returns from Bantam Lake with Algonquin members. Rev John G. Davenport speaks at Hebron bicentennial opening. Friends of David McNie, now in Scotland, hear he is improving. William H. Kenney visiting Waterbury. Milwaukee shoe merchant. Roland Adams and family move from Bastar Lake location. Mr Adams reports food backstop weight issue. Mrs Joan O’Connor and family noted among visitors.

Anna McDonald Sixth Street Katherine Walsh Bridgeport Robert Hannegan Telur West Side Savings Bank Crescent Beach Bridget Sheehy Kittie Malone George Hill Nottingham England First Baptist Church Julia Kjellstedt Clara Downs Bureau In Engineering Barnes House Norfolk P. T. Keeley Madelaine Dora Egan A. DePietro W. H. Nolan New York Prank P. Guilfolle Europe

Governor McLean on neutrality amid Simsbury caucus

Governor McLean stated he would not serve two masters and could not accept support from either side if a U S senate vacancy occurred. The Hartford Times suggests prior approaches sought his neutrality for a Lake favor, with a possible Senate recess appointment. Republican caucus results listed by town and delegates. Gunn favored by Democrats for governor, with McNell likely the convention choice. potential slate included Tuttle for lieutenant governor and Thomas for at large.

McLean Simsbury United States Senate Lake Hartford Times United States Morgan G. Bulkeley Senate Lilley State Central Committee Journal- Courier George M. Gunn Democratic Organization Guan Gunn legi _islature

General fire insurance and steamship agency ad

Full information concerning any ocean voyage cheerfully furnished and complete arrangements made for any case of passage. Travelers' checks and foreign money orders issued to any part of the world. Mrs John Ryan, 507 North Main Street. Telephone 507-12.

General Fire Insurance and Steamship Agency John Ryan North Main St

First Victory of the Revolution and Early American Conflicts

Compiled notes recount the Fort William and Mary assault as a precursor to the revolution, noting it as the era’s first symbolic victory. It contrasts local prewar actions like the St. Joy firing and Alamance with the broader war, citing the tablet at Fort Constitution. A fisherman and a bizarre sunfish incident are briefly described alongside a startling letter about a planned novel and threats.

Fort William and Mary St. Joy Alamance North Carolina Boston Bunker Hill Old Fort Army

Window Screens Deeply Discounted For Season Closeout

Forty four 24 inch high screens with adjustable width 22 to 33 inches are offered at 23 cents, down from 30 cents. An additional 23 screens 24 inches high with spring end adjustment 36 inches wide are offered at 30 cents, down from 45 cents. These are described as the best screens and priced to clear stock.

Bargain Week At Local Shops In Timely Topics

Local page highlights bargain sales across stores including Grieve Bisset Holland Hemstitched sheets 69c and 25c shoe and clothing deals. Vendors such as Hamilton Hardware, Curtans, Speare's, Miller & Peck, J B Mullings & Son, Driggs & Smith advertise reductions and specials on home goods clothing and footwear.

Hamilton Hardware Co Grieve, Bisset & Holland RR. Harder & Co J. B. Mullings & Son Curtans Frank Clack Speare Woodref Grocery Co Miller & Peck

Surprising Lifts From Common Objects Reported

The article notes remarkable lifting feats by ordinary items and people including tree roots upheaving structures and vegetables showing lift. Dr Carpenter recounts a paving stone moved by force and a sweet wine cask aging in a cellar causing the bed to rise to the ceiling years later.

Dr. Carpenter

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Renails Beckingham Pharmery Edward G. Bobbin Derby Anna Julia Reiley John Loughlin City Hall Chicopee Lena Smith Charles 5. Smith Toryville Dennison Board of Public Works Mra A. W. Skinner Asbury Park Roger Connor Montgomery Street Atlantic City Katherine Galvin Comptroller’s Office Newport John P. Elton The Sachem's Head Yacht Club Ormond G. Smith Waterbury Elton Clara Hoyt Sarah Bella Karpens Joe Beeeee Soreee Faye Mire Lipetiis Bristol Edward Keefe Woodlawn Terrace Bantam Lake John G. Davenport New England Hebron David McXie Scotland William H. Kenney Milwaukee Mr Kenney Roland Adams Grove Street Bastar Lake Mr Adams Ganegee Joan O'Connor Miewea Minale Allee Margaret Connor Ditties Irene Daly Kathleen Rosalind Prownell McLean Wapls Agalo Democratic Town Committee Kil-ingly Ledyard Hampton Haddam Lebanon Lyme North Branford Griswold Bethlehem Burlington Hartland Marlborough Berlin Ashford Montville Woodruff Chester Cornwall Hartford Courant McNell Joseph P. Tuttle Hartford Leutenant Thoms Times Castor Westphalia Kan Price Oxfords South Main John McElligott Children’s School R. R. Harder & CO Bank Street Lueck Philadelphia Bob Geraldine Emily South Main ST D. F. McCarthy Cottage Place Wm. McGrath & Son Magill Street EM. Rigney Waterville John Byro Plume & Aiword J. A. Deverem Main St Shoes South Main Street Saxe & Floto Dallas Union St Grand St North Main North Willow West Side Waterbury Bedding Mig Co East Main Street David Goldberg Abbott Avene Phone Oakville Company Felt Rigen Ait Seier Hellmann Brewing Ca
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