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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
A humorous ad style passage promotes Phelan's tea coffee and butter on East Main Street 42 East Main St. It features wordplay jokes and a man from Thomaston visiting the store to buy tea and coffee repeatedly, proving satisfaction and urging readers to visit.
A Hartford Times endorsed continuous advertising during downturns. It argues advertising acts as a personal introduction that can build profitable relations, provided the business follows through after the initial exposure.
The Waterbury Business Men’s association held its annual outing at Quassapaug this afternoon. Two special cars carried members and the Boys' club bang joined the party. A clambake followed a lake excursion and a sports program with swimming, foot races, sack races and a three legged race entertained the group. A lighthearted quarrel between two Frenchmen ended with a humorous exchange after a stumble and a mock-heroic declaration of honor.
Tonight a Boys' Club meeting and a Carpenters' union session are scheduled along with gatherings at Wolfe Tone Court No 28, F of A, Comstock Lodge No 13, and K of P.
The board of public works will meet tonight while Lallier's Military band plays a weekly concert at City hall on Saturday. A bankruptcy petition lists debts at 990 and assets at 100. Thomaston's first trolley express on the Thomaston and Waterbury line ran yesterday. Anna Knapp's funeral was held this morning. Judge Peasley filed an account showing Lane's estate at 44 000. A auction and private sales offer bargains at 323 Bank. The Fairchild Camp family reunion is set for tomorrow with officers listed.
A local ad lists Fine Old Rye Bourbon Rum Gin Brandy Sherry and Port available, plus California wines. The notice also markets desirable rental properties with rents starting at eight dollars per month and up.
The Miller and Peck Co lists specials for Wednesday including 48c all wool Venetian cloth at 50 inches wide from 1 dollar, French Shadow Stripe Poplin 44 inches wide from 1 50, plus infants worsted goods and hand knit items. Also offers pure linen handkerchiefs, embroidered designs, and Madeira linen choices, along with toilet articles such as brushes, tooth brushes, and hot water bottles at various low prices.
In Police Court Regis Boileau, foreman at the trolley barn, disputes with his wife over who should run the house ending 28 years of marriage. He owes support and has nine children. The case, continued 30 days, notes he paid grocers instead of alimony.
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