School Board Meeting Notes and Census Findings
Commissioner McDonald chaired a board meeting at Croiby High School. Miss Mary Tennant sought an English teaching post with German qualifications. A plan to raise 6000 dollars for a coal bill was discussed but no action taken. Lilley Swift & Co’s smoke nuisance near Lincoln School prompted a health department referral. Wall repairs funded by Lilley Swift were debated, with comments about payment. Superintendent Tinker reported 1908 census shifts show a net city school population decline of 261, with notable regional changes: south of East and West Malin lines down, northward movement up. September attendance totaled 10,620, up from last year by 749, with distribution across grades and kindergartens noted. The report was filed and the board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McDonald
Board of Education
Crouby High School
Thoms
Mary D. Tennant
Chapman
Lilley, Swift & Co
Lincoln School
Department of Public Health
Monagan
Lilley
Commissioner McDonald
Washington Hill
Washington, Mulcahy
Merriman
Brooklyn
Duggan
Barnard
Porter
Anncrease
Webster and
Walsh
Driggs
Bishop Street
Malin
Clay and Croft
Bunker Hill
Waterville
Sandy Hook Lightship Replaced by Ambrose Channel Mark
New York December 1 The Sandy Hook lightship marking the western end of trans Atlantic voyages is officially retired after over fifty years. A new vessel will bear the name Ambrose Channel and navigators will no longer approach within three miles of Sandy Hook. The Lighthouse Board expects protests but confirms the name change and channel opening implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Channel
New York
Sandy Hook
Sig
Bandy Hook
Birthday Party And Club Supper In Local Social Notes
The Matta tuck Rod and Gun club held its annual supper at The Hilton last evening. Mis e Berenice Harte of The Merry Widow company celebrated a birthday party at The Kingsbury after waltzing at Polls. The W C T U met at noon at 36-48 East Main Street with devotional exercises by Mrs A Colley. Delegates to the county convention will leave for Cheshire at 8 18 tomorrow morning, connecting at Milldale for Meriden and Yalesville. A debating team from Court McGivney and Daughters of Isabella argued on women suffrage with a Knights of Columbus team in K of C hall. the affirmative won with judges Miss Rose A Clarkin and Attorneys Lynch and Byrne. Rev Farrel Martin presided. others included Rev James Broderick, Rev W J Flynn and Rev Charles E Brennan. A birthday surprise for Miss Alice Rodgers at 1074 South Main featured recitations, music, games, duets, solos, and a party toast by Joseph Crowe. Supper concluded the evening and a group photo was taken, marking Miss Rodgers as a gracious hostess with many gifts and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalesville
Cheshire
Milldale
Meriden
Court McGivney
Daughters of Isabella
Barcelona Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Mary Coyle
Martha Carr
Margaret Dillon
William Ryan
Thomas McGann
John M. Day
Rose A. Clarkin
James M. Lynch
M. J. Byrne
Farrel Martin
Mary Phelan
Prank Day
Joseph Crowe
Elizabeth Sheehan
Uittan Connor
Jewel McDonald
George Whalen
James Mellon
James Kemmey
Frances Kemmey
Frank Day
Rodgers Sisters
Iaa Coddington
Sadie Meehan
Mary Lang
Mae Brennan
Bridget Fitzgerald Mnie Creem
Frank Malley
Walter Welmont
Joseph| Holleran
John Thompson
Edward | Sheehy
Matthew Bowman
Robert| Sheehan
William Costello
Miss
Rodgers
Miss Rodgers
City News Highlights From Local, Regional Events
Notable items include Miles Alice Donahue of New York visiting Gen Eve Hayes in Central avenue, Crane Lunch Co of Waterbury filing its organization with Crane as president and 60 shares. Wadhams Relief corps to hold a sale at 198 Grand street. Stephen B Cann sues George B Clark for 1000 dollars over an auto and land swap. Town Plot school group forms defense against education department control. Elvis E Wright awarded 25 in a chicken theft reward. Jeffrey Vellette denied. Attorney Finton J Phelan moves back to fifth ward with wife. Catherine Ladden injured in trolley collision, recovering at home under physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upson, Singleton & Co
Miles Alice Donahue
New York
Genevieve Hayes
Central Avenue
Crane Lunch Co
Waterbury
Clinton E. Crane
Ira W. Stevens
Archie E. Lord
M. E. Keeley
Wadhams Relief Corps
Grand Street
Stephen B. Cann
George B. Clark
Clark
West Hartford
Milford
Cano
Department of Education
James Tyack
George Hargraves
George G. Adams
WiMam Nichols
Hans Rasmussen
Waterville
Catherine Ladden
Brennan Place
Miss Ladden
Berbecker ‘S
Rowland
Wa- Nise
Elks Celebrate Informal Opening Of New West Main Home
Elks members and guests toured the former Curtis home transformed into a palace of beauty with chandeliers, paintings, and mission style rooms. Ladies enjoyed tours and fantail lunch while officers hosted. rathskeller revelry followed with busy phones and Mayor Thomas among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Main Street
Elks
Curtis Homestead
Eveery
The
Dolph Laller
EB. F. Moran
Lucy
Muyon
Thoms
Dave Hartford
Waterbury
Riles
Charles A. Jackson
Local Sligo Committee Names Members for Inquiry
The reception committee lists Louis M. Holland Edward F. Moran William J. Shannahan Louis Huw William Johnstone Maurice Griffen Thomas McPartland John Grimes Maurice Callahan George T. Jackson Edward Callahan Charles Dwyer Alexander Rae and John Griffen as appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Holland
Edward F. Moran
Willim J. Shannahan
Louis Huw
William Johnstone
Maurice Griffen
Thomas McPartland
John Grimes
Maurice Callahan
George T. Jackson
Edward Callahan
Charles, Dwyer
Alexander Rae
John Griffen
City Court Hears Assault Case Involving Silverware Dispute
Wilbur G Barr collector for C F Adams Co faced Judge Burpee in New Haven city court on charges of assaulting Mrs Dunlap over a bought box of silverware on a time payment plan. Barr denies striking. Mrs Dunlap and her parents corroborate the scuffle and damaged goods. Bail set at 100 dollars with a 7 dollar fine and costs imposed on Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur G. Barr
C. F. Adams Co
New Haven
Burpee
Dunlap
Division Street
Dunlaps
Adams Co
Barr
Kennedy
McGrath
West End
Mary Hayes
Worcester
Simonsville
Brookside
Joe Wilkus
Alfred Galley
George Galley
Dentists Licensed After State Board Examination
Result of recent examination by the board of dental car lovers shows ten candidates licensed to practice dentistry in the state. The successful list includes Harold W. Davis, William B. Grunberg, Raymond H. Stow, Oscar Koenig Jr, Walter F. O'Brien, Louis H. Rotenberg, Herman B. Cohen, Henry E. Bantle, George B. Woram, Thomas F. Cassidy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Provost
Gilbert M. Griswold
Frederick W. Brown
D. Everett Taylor
Albert W. Crosby
Board of
Dental Car Lovers
Gredd
Harold
W. Davis Middleton
William B. Grunberg
Waterbury
Raymond H. Stow
Cromwell
Oscar Koenig, Jr
Hartford
Walter F. O'Brien
Shelton
Louis H. Rotenberg
Brooklyn
N. Y
Herman B. Cohen
New York
Henry E. Bantle
Lakeville
George B. Woram
New Britain
Thomas F. Cassidy
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Tennant
Social Awd Fraterwat
City News
Elks New Home
Baltimore
American
Lehigh
Jon Mligt
FFICE
South Main Street
Ipiperial
America
R. R. Harder & Co
Bank Street
Frank
Shoeman
Telephone
Fenner
South Main
L. Becker
Exchange Place
Old Country
General Fire Insurance and Steamship Agency
John Ryan
North Main St
M. Rigney
Mts Co
East Main Street
Chrysanthemums
Saxe & Floto
Peay
Main St
George J. Gailey & Co, Mfg Jewelry Watchmaker
Grand St
South Main Jume
A. R. Posner
Bank St
Coal and Wood
Voouty
Loonanaia Street
Bank 81
Tel
Frank Flammia & CO
Pate Devereent
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