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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

5

Speed of Motors Law Tightened in Waterbury

Mayor Thoms directs Superintendent Beach to enforce the speed limit for motor cars more vigorously. He notes frequent violations on East, West and South Malin streets and North Main and North Willow streets, calling for prompt arrests and court action as needed. He urges officers to be vigilant to reduce dangerous speeding and protect pedestrians.

Thoms Beach Waterbury Geo M. Beach Str Tam South Malin North Main North Willow W. E. Thoms

Son Marries Stenographer Against Father's Will

David Stearns, 26, Cornell graduate, wed Irene Corbett, a stenographer in his father's firm, Central Rubber Co. Father RB G Stearns opposed the match, offered a California trip and a car, then learned of the marriage. David resigned to pursue independence. The couple's marriage in a Catholic church followed. the girl was later dismissed from work.

Chicago David Stearns Cornell Irene Corbett Stearn RB. G. Stearns Central Rubber Co Stearns California Miss Corbett David Corbett Mi. Stearns Joan

Timely Topics on Holiday Goods and Furniture Deals

Rosengarten offers high class designing and Caracal coats at 15.98. HampsonSellen Co showcases Morris chairs and other fancy furniture. Adt sells holiday cards books and calendars. Jackle Sons advertises men s box calf shoes at 1 95. Boston hat store cuts prices on all hats. Model market to feature opened oysters at 3 50 a quart. Miller Peck sells broad cloth at 79 a yard. Heatherbloom petticoats 1 25. Ehrlich Rockwell Forester mark down tailored salts to 16. Fulton Music Co shipmates Laffargue p l a. Currans hosts housekeepers bargain day. Rug stock through big supply. Hotchkiss Templeton list machinists tools and chests at 7 50. W H Hoffman Co to open sale on draperies. Mullings Walkover shoes praised. Reid Hughes sell many handkerchiefs. Woodruff Grocery demonstrates peanut oil for dressing.

Rosengarten Hampson-Sellen Co Morris Adt J. G. Jackle & Sons Boston Millinery South Main Street Ada of Connecticut Boot and Shoe Co Miller & Peck Heatherbloom Ehrlich, Rockwell & Forester Fulton Music Co Currans Hotchkiss & Templeton W. H. Hoffman Co J. B. Mullings & Son Reid & Hughes Woodruff Grocery Co

Warden Wylle in Spotlight After Prospect Shooting

Game Warden Thomas Wyle of Southbury shot Louis Hull of Prospect near Cheshire Saturday. An arrest warrant may be issued soon as Ernest Wooding planned to interview the injured man at Waterbury hospital. Wardens face criticism over actions while Hull seeks funds to pursue the case.

Sgathet Thomas Wylle Southbury Louis Hull Prospect Cheshire Ernest Wooding Prosp.ct Waterbury Hospital Constable Wooding Wyle Greystone David Walker Highland Avenue Plymouth Stan Hunteman Hull Selectman Stephen Talmadge Wylie Mqnor Walker

Polish Woman Shot by Suitor Near Ward's Crossing

Dee Anna Szenki, a Polish woman, was shot three times by Charles Sallag Br as they walked from the factory toward their homes at Ward's crossing on the N Y N H R line. She is in serious condition. Coroner Mix was to arrive to investigate.

Wallingford Conn Dee Anna Szenki Charles Sallag Br Ward's Crossing N. Y N. H H.R. R Mix

Pacific Squadron Cruisers Sail From Magdalena Bay for South America

A wireless from Magdalena bay reports that the cruisers of the Pacific squadron departed there last night en route to South American ports.

Pacific Squadron San Diego Cal Magdalena Bay

City News Roundup From Waterbury Items On Several Events

Tomorrow evening the Jolly Five club hosts its annual dance at Hamilton Hall while an entertainment and chicken supper is set for this evening at Bunker Hill church. Miss Annie Murphy of Stone street remains critically injured at home after last week’s trolley crash at Faber's switch. Judge Cowell awarded M. Saleman judgment against M. Merles for 498.38, with interest totaling 549.69. Elm football players must report tonight to train for Sunday clash with the Starlights of Mrs Ellen Casey. A resident affected by Livery street house razing appeals $3,000 in benefits and damages. Catholic Women’s Benevolent Association meets at Knight’s of Columbus hall to elect officers. Waterbury Business Men’s Association plans a smoker at the Abn disset club on Bank street with City Engineer R J A Cairns delivering remarks. Vaudeville acts and an orchestra will punctuate the evening. Uncontested divorce hearings include Triogis v Triogis and others. further notices sought in Deming v Deming and Curran v Strobel. Fox, 24, former Connecticut Co motorman, died at his father’s Waterbury home after months of illness. Born in Danbury, he lived in Cheshire briefly after marriage, then returned to Waterbury for treatment. Survived by wife, daughter, parents, and sister Ina. Funeral at Stasicae Cemetery.

Jolly Five Hamilton Hall Bunker Hill Annie Murphy Stone Street Cowell M. Saleman M. Merles Elm Ellen Casey Livery Street Catholic Women's Benevolent Knight's of Columbus Hall Waterbury Business Men's Association Abn Disset Club Bank Street RJ A. Cairns Musie Nellia Triogis Frank Triogis Ella Ausgusta Farrell Henry John Faterell Ella Re Vorhees David W. Vorhees Eila M. Kline Charles W. Kline Jessie M. Deming Vernah Deming Emma Strobel Curran George J. Stro Karl Fox The Connecticut Co al J. Fox Aetna Street Danbury Waterbury Cheshire Thie City Mint Ina M. Fox Fos Pride of Vi Fey Lodge Stasicae Sea Tu Lata

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