Books for Christmas catalog items from a dress goods counter
A long advertisement lists a vast assortment of Christmas books for all ages including juvenile series, voyages, poetry, devotionals, travel and adventure works, and illustrated gift books. Notable lines include Cinderella and Wide Awake series, various annuals, Pansy and Artemus readers, and numerous authors. gift cards and calendars also advertised with prices from a few cents to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sydney
Laura T. Mead
Sophie May
Pam Shirley
Gree Lebaron
Jane Austin
Charlotte Higgins
Walesworth
Carroll
Mulock
Mary J. Holmes
Marlett
Helen Mand Jackson
Catherwood
Elliott
Vassar
Round Table
Dotty
Wellestley
Best Library Smith
Local Furniture House Cites Price Savvy Purchase
A prominent furniture and carpet house claims to have slowed cost increases by buying before a price rise. They tout being the largest in the state, with a broad stock and aggressive business methods backing their claim of enterprise and value.
Furnishings offer honest goods at honest prices this fall
In selecting our line of chairs for this fall we offer both high and low back options. We have taken care and forethought to ensure new designs are durable and well made. If you know us you need no invitation to call again. For newcomers we promise honest goods at honest prices and durable Furnishings.
Tailored Jackets and Coats at Discounted Prices
The Turnbull Co offers heavy Beaver Jackets with velvet collars, covert jackets in tan castor and navy, black Melton with fur collars, and Royal blue coats, all with double stitching and satin linings. Prices drop from high amounts to lower sale figures across multiple styles and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Royal Blue
Eton
Presidential post offices. Appointments for Senate confirmation this week
Washington reports 294 postmasters appointed during the congressional recess will be submitted to the Senate for confirmation this week. The list, distributed by state and territory, shows Alabama five, California two, New York thirty one, Pennsylvania twenty eight, Texas eighteen, Michigan seventeen, Illinois sixteen, Ohio fourteen, and many others including districts such as District of Columbia and Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
States
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armory Closed Tight Under Former Quartermaster Rules
Hartford armory housing City Battalion and naval units closed to the public yesterday. Only commissioned officers and the 1st regiment band with prior rehearsal access were admitted, despite plans of the City Battalion Indoor Baseball association to use the facility. Colonel Schulze and Armorer McDonald upheld rules issued by a former quartermaster general, enforcing Sunday access limits and complicating the baseball committee’s meeting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Courant
State
Naval Battalion
Brigade Signal Corps
W. B. McDonald
1St Regiment
Elks
Armory
Velte
Schulze
Haven
McDonald
Michels-Cash Grocer Weekly Bargains at 39 East Main
The cash grocer offers 10 lbs new North Carolina molasses at 1.0 per gallon, 50 Imported Swiss cheese at 20¢ per lb, 25 new Sage cheese at 20¢, 15 gallons fancy White Drip Syrup at 47¢, 1,000 fresh spareribs for roasting at 6¢, 1,000 smoked hams at 9¢, 1,500 smoked shoulders at 7¢, 500 tubs good Lord 4 lbs for 25¢, 10 barrels pickled tripes at 5⅔¢ per lb, 10,000 dozen eggs at 17–25¢, 5,000 lbs prunes at 6¢, 100 chests basket-fired Japan tea at 47¢ per lb, royal combination coffee at 25¢ per lb, 25¢ print butter, quart ammonia at 10¢, quart maple syrup at 25¢, buckwheat 25¢, Wm. C. Nichols proprietor, The Only Cash Grocer in Town, 39 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Japan
C. Nichols
East Main Street
Secretary of the Navy annual report highlights armament plans
The secretary of the navy released his annual report noting 18 new warships requested by Congress, armor price issues, and praise for actions at Santiago. It calls for three armored cruisers, twelve gunboats, and three protected cruisers, with coppering and high speed. It also urges recognition of officers in the Santiago actions and broader naval reforms including armor procurement and naval reserve growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
North Atlantic
Santiago
Manila
Senate
Cuba
Cervera
Department
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Long
Admiral Dewey
New York
Naval Reserve
Naval
League Island
Mare Island
Guam
Yokohama
Waterbury St Patrick's week of devotion and police officer tribute
The forty hours devotion opened at St Patrick's church with a morning procession of church societies and many visiting priests. A Hardware Hall association meeting presented a token to Officer Thomas Cronan, engraved in honor of his service at St Patrick's fair, now on display at Michael Clancy's Bank Street window. Patrick Mulligan, 77, died at his son's home on 122 Charles Street. a Civil War veteran who lost an arm in 1883, he had lived in Waterbury since 1885. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Wednesday with interment at St Joseph's cemetery.
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St Patrick's Church
Hardware Hall Association
Policeman’s Club
Thomas Cronan
St Patrick's Fair
Mr Cronan
Timothy Luddy
Waterbury
Building notes outline Oakville church and local structures
The St Johns R society of Oakville plans a new church with undecided plans. Architect Joseph A. Jackson drafts heating by steam. Local builders lay out shelving for a cigar store, plaster for John Ryan’s house, and masons work for E H Allen residence. Plumbing by Barrett Higgins and John Ashton covers multiple stores and new houses. H W Keeler drums in heaters for several customers. New houses and renovations are described for several properties on Hillside, Baldwin, West Main, and Highland avenues. Architect J A Jackson also works on St Thomas church basement finishing for Sunday school and meeting room. Waterbury Manufacturing Co additions are under way with brick and iron roof construction. Berlin Trion Bridge Co handles iron work for a potential new factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s R. €. Society of Oakville
Joseph A. Jackson
Thomas Kelly
West Main Street
J. J. Macauley
John Ryan
William H. Nichols
Mattatuck Terrace
Highland Avenue
John L. Anderson
T. F. Butler & Sons
Mason K. John Ashton
Edward McDonald
Sylvan Avenue
John B. Dunhaime
Brennan & @o
Joseph 4. Jackson
St Thomas
Crown
John W. Gaffney & Co
Waterbury Manufacturing Co
North Main Street
Berlin Trion Bridge
French Painter Chartran Arrives With McKinley Picture
New York reports artist M Chartran arrived aboard La Champagne from Havre. He says the painting of President McKinley signing the protocol is finished and will reach New York in about three weeks. Ordered by H C Frick, the work draws high interest from collectors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere
New York
M.chartran
la Champagne
Havre
McKinley
M. Chartran
H. C. Frick
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Urrans
Juvenile Card Board
Babyland Classics
Lothrop
Dutton
Young People's Library
Boys’ Books
Mayne Reid
Alger
Bently
Brooks
Optic
Hall
Stratzmyer
Ellis
Castlemain
Prentice
Converse
Cooper, Chipman
Fitz Stoddard
Kirk Monroe
Kipling
Lyill
Dogle
Corelie
Raphael Tuck
The
Credit Clothing CO
Broadway
Moriarty
Waterbury Furniture
Rockers
J.M. Burrall & Co
Bank ST
D. M. Stewart
Franklin St
E. Seymour
Maple St. Mess
Umbrella Sale
South Main ST
N.Y
J. H. Mulville
East Main St
St Patrick's Block
Meeda
Jones
Bank 8St
Waterbury Furniture CO
Waterbury Grocery
ODD Fellows Block
P. 0
Main ST
J. Twining & CO
Cians
Mr Twining
J. G
Bouth
Astrakhan
Star Cloak Store
Waterbury,conn
Bank Street
the Conn
Boot Shoe Co
R. E. Colby
the Turnbull Co
SBS Sachs
Presidential Post Offices
Upson Jewelry Company
Bae
Upson Jewelry CO
Uncle Sam's Navy
Denver
Colorado Volunteers
Philippines
Irvington Hale
Eighth Army Corps
Society of the Army of the Philippines
Danbury
Conn
MM. J. Reilley
Derby
Beaver Creek
Dias
City OF
Mexico
Liberal Party
Diaz
Republic
Couive Party
Brooklyn Briefs
Philadelphia
Gltisens
Republican National Association
Republican National Committee
Meracaibo
Caracas
Venezuela
Maracaibo
Zulia
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