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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
7
Advertises a selection of white and fine lawn aprons with hemstitched hems, pockets, tucks, Hamburg insertions, embroidery, and raffles. Includes large, medium, and small sizes with and without pockets, prices range from 15 cents to $1.25.
The Bureau of Assessment heard residents object to paying for street improvements along North Willow from Johnson to Ridgewood and on Benedict and Hast Farm streets. Speakers argued the work would be funded by bonds and billed to others, urging legal repeal or different funding. The agency noted the law requires assessments despite protests.
Alderman Maione shows signs of recovery from typhoid fever after a serious attack. A memorial mass for Thaddeus Gilmartin is planned at 7 am. Local polo player Patrick Clark returns home due to ill health. A liquor license transfer application for Mrs. Oddie Hellmann faces opposition as she seeks a nearby site across from the Bank Street venue. A barn incident with a sleeping man startled detectives Keegan and Mullings, who accidentally trod on a sleeper in a hay-filled stall, prompting amused reflections on the encounter.
William J Bergen, a nickel Plate railroad engineer and Waterbury native, was assaulted near a Cleveland station by four men who bound and robbed him of $10 cash, $400 Nickel Plate stock, and passes. He reached Elyria then the Cooney residence unharmed, and stock transfers were halted to prevent further loss. Bergen, a 1890 RPI graduate and ex Montana Telegram figure, is a noted local musician and a Christmas visitor to Waterbury.
A chaotic city court session reveals Michael Wh 20 facing intoxication charges with a previous jail term and a 30 day sentence. Michael Rinkavage 12 found guilty of pocketbook theft from Miss Cairns at Oronoke school. Anna McCarthy jailed 30 days for intoxication, Rick Doolin 60 days. Andre Siding and John Anrgezine ski fined five dollars. James Turley jailed to work off a nine dollar fifty cent balance. William Greenberg case paused for speeding fines. Other defendants face breach of peace charges with suspended sentences for Green and McManus.
A fragmentary item lists meetings and names including St George CW A-Dressmaking Court McGivney D of 1 Court BK R Crosby FL of A and Alex Von Humboldt No 210 Ne 60 P St Michael's Holy Name society Waterville Sheet Metal Workers International.
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