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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

4

Dreamt a Dam and Woman's Suffrage in a Dream

A rambling dream sequence mentions a northern dam near Wik wam reservoir with water, Old Harry the caretaker, and a claim about dreaming of Ban tam river connections. It shifts to women’s suffrage as Waterbury’s shire government in a vivid but questionable vision, ending with an ad-like aside about a "best quality offer" cocoa and buttermilk.

Wikwam Harry Old Baby Bantam River Waterbury Shire

Fire damages building at Bank Street crossing

Early morning blaze destroyed the gate tender's building at the Bank Street crossing. Loss estimated around $25. Patrolman Madden saw the blaze and notified others. Advertised letters list includes W J Ashworth, Joseph Kearts, Mrs Samuel Laflan, John Mills, Miss Fannie May Mahoney, Mrs Smitton, Mrs Ellie Sullis van Tracey, Fred Wooden.

Upson Singleton & Co W. T. Corecoran & Son Main Street Bank Street Madden W. J. Ashworth Chitis Josepht Kearts Samuel Laflan John Mills Fannie May Mahoney Co Smitton Ellie Sullis van Tracey Fred Wooden

Old Wines and Liquors Ad Promotes Wide Range

A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy wine and spirits in bulk at reasonable prices. It touts quart and gallon sizes and lists Fine Old Rum Brand Gin Apple Brandy Whiskey Port Sherry and California wines. Also mentions wedding-related offerings at Sherwood and Mount Vernon Rye.

California Sherwood Mount Vernon

Woys Glove Special Sells Buckskin Gloves at 44 Cents

Advertises Genuine Buckskin gloves with gauntlet fringed cuffs at 44 cents versus rivals at a dollar. Also notes Specto sale of men s fancy neckwear shirts with floated bosoms attached buffs and coat styles.

Christmas Gift Suggestions From Our Store

This season everyone plans gifts for friends. Our store offers useful presents for men women and boys. Men's items include smoking jackets house coats and bath robes at moderate prices from 5 to 12 dollars. An extra large stock in new patterns and white awaits shoppers with prices from 2 to 5 dollars.

Connecticut

Fresh Handles for Mounting from Local Suppliers

Store lists a wide range of stylish door handles ready for mounting. Customers may choose silk finishes and have them made up, or gift the handle for post Christmas installation by the recipient.

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Phelan’s ‘T Store East Main St Ralph Jacobs South Main St Br Jerome D. Wirt A. T. Stil School of Osteopathy Kirksville Buckingham Building State Board of Health Washburn Nelly the Baker Breoeh Pin Signer Ki Pols the Gaffney Jewelry CO North Maw Street Hubar & Co Hubar &Co South Main Street Conn E. J. Finn City News John J. Sheehan Direct Importing CO Chase & Son The Miller & Peck Co Sun Thea Ialip Hardware North Main Street Fairfield Bridgeport Hartford Main ST Holmes & Bull “Ssors C. L. Holmes & CO. Holmes Building Grand Street Kingsbury the Miller & Peck Co James F. Williams Center Street, Waterbury, Conn Manufacturers National Bank General Banking American Express DN Ee See CO Ingersoll Watele Univ Carp Ingersoll D. B. Wilson Company East Main Street Loretta G. Mahoney Notre Dame Convent Prof Julius Baier Studio Teephone F. P. Becton, Wi Deven F. H. Lewis Co Model Market Co Sinclair & Co Watertown Lambs Wes Florida Bakery Department N.B TYE Mullings & Son South Main Streets Frank Kiely Mgr Earth Cood Will King Dodge South Main
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