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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1908

Page

6

Florence Wilkinson Seeks Family Ties After Brooklyn Detention

Florence May Wilkinson, 13, once in the Brooklyn Training School for Young Girls, has several Waterbury relatives including Archibald Wilkinson Jr. at Crosby High School. Her parents once lived in Waterbury. they moved to Hoboken where the mother died soon after Florence’s birth. Archibald Sr. disappeared with her brother Archibald Jr. has not seen Florence in years. Florence’s guardians at the Wilcox home deny, then admit, she lived there and claim she beat her for running away. Relatives hope to take her in soon.

Florence May Wilkinson Brooklyn Archibald, Jr Crosby High School Archbald Wilkinson Hoboken N. J Florence Wilkinson Richard Wilcox Archibald Wilcox New York Waterbury Sarah Carry Catherine Avenue Daniel Murray James Gray Florence Abley Wilcoxes Ninth Avenue Fifty-first Street

Christmas sale and local crime and probate notes

City shoppers see knickerbocker suits at 3.79 in a Christmas sale at Upson Singleton Co. The Board of Education schedules a regular meeting at Crosby High School. Chief Burchell of Lester Shire, N Y arrived chasing Kasimeras Tinkemas, who was arrested for burglary after breaking into a residence on Bay Violl’s town. Mrs Sarah Carmody dies in Waterbury hospital. funeral held at St Patrick's and burial in Calvary cemetery. Probate court handles estate distributions for Mrs Esther Lathrop and Mrs Margaret Pallete with disputed claims and appointment of distributer. Library association to offer free bookbinding lesson at Bronson library. Mulcahy Council Knights of Columbus elects officers for the year.

Kennaugh Wanto Hime Railroad HM Sarah Carmody Railroad JM Street Thomas Carmody Waterbury Hospital Mary St Patrick's Church Calvary Cemeter Esther Latethrop Edwin A. Lathrop Lowe Baler Upton Mass Lathrop Margaret Palette Pallette Margaret Mone New York Mulcahy Council Knights of Columbus East Main Street Michael Lawlor Thomas Harrington Thomas Bahan William McFarland William Ryder James Colwell

Numerous fraternal and church meetings fill town agenda

The Queen's Daughters meet at St Patrick's hall tomorrow at 7 46 PM. Four lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen convene tonight in Grand Army hall. F Court Adelphia elects officers. Court Falcon of A F holds a quarterly meeting tomorrow in AO Hall. Methodist men invited to parish gathering. A leap year party at 3 Oak Street featured games and music. Court Fruitful Wine, AO F, marked its 34th anniversary with visitors from Ansonia Thomaston and others. Waterbury club directs new officers and welcomes four new board members. Amity castle opened new rooms with 98 degree participants. Foresters of America initiates about 450 candidates tomorrow with 300 guests expected. Division 5 Hibernians initiate 50 and entertain 100. A social session followed with addresses and vocal numbers.

Queen's Daughters Patrick's Hall Ancient Order of United Workmen Grand Army Hall Court Adelphia Court Falcon F. of A A. O. II First Methodist “Episcopal Church John O'Connor Oak Street Ansonia Thomaston Hotchkissville Waterville New Haven Meriden Waterbury Club Lewis A. Platt Presl. Bronson Yirep C Columbu Noders Winthrop Southworth Trwin Castle New Britain Columbia Irwin Crusaders Castles J. W. Phelps Thomas Magner Thomas O'Laughlin Grou Knights of Columbus East Main Street Division 5 Ancient Order of Hibernians John F. Leeney Hartford County Michael Hannonbard Robert Murray John F. Muroney

Plymouth Rock chicken theft case at North Vine Street

Three men were involved when a Plymouth Rock chicken went missing after a night out. Officer Myers recovered the bird, finding feathers torn from its neck as witnesses gave varying accounts. In city court Judge Cox fined $10 for the theft, noting the case showed a serious offense and the coop’s broken lock.

Plymouth Rock Maria McHale Joseph McLaughlin John Miller Peter Myers Division Street North Vine Division Streets Albert E. Coute Laughlin Dodds Myers McLaughlin Miller McHale North End North Vineler Cox Shivin Reiley Cool Cowell

Christmas Shopping Brisk In Waterbury Stores

Women shoppers led a brisk Christmas spending night, signaling early buying to avoid Eve crowds. The piece notes Waterbury’s growth, urges forward purchases to ease festival crowds, and advises those who can to shop early or reserve items for Santa Claus.

Waterbury Santa Claus

Christmas sale at St Marys hospital aid society event

A sale at St Patricks hall East Main street features dolls in various styles, Christmas cakes and candies, with hot tea coffee cakes sandwiches and ice cream served at small tables. Proceeds aid St Marys hospital and volunteers urge public support and patrons. An important meeting of the society is held this evening to finalize arrangements.

Curran Dry Goods Co St Mary's Hospital

Witty Teasers from Church Life and Domestic Life

A compact humor column presents clever quips from church life and domestic scenes. The London vicar's cook jokes about a hymn chosen as the policeman number. A Washington Star note mocks quick purchases and foreign money. A Baltimore American cartoon captions a student brag and a sly reply.

London

Building activity expands on South Main and surrounding streets

Building and remodeling work dominates the scene with multiple tenements and additions planned or underway. Projects include Jobo Wheeler on South Main for Foret's tenement, J J Gorman on site, A Henenberg remodeling Louis Mersky’s North Riverside home, Alfred Lariviere starting a three family frame on South View Street, and the Chase Rolling Mill seeking a brick and steel addition on Farm Street. Additional new houses and foundations are described, with contracts awarded to firms such as Fidelity Construction Co and Tracy Bros Co, and permits issued for demolitions and new blocks across Waterbury including Crescent, Union, and Williams streets.

Jobo Wheeler Forret South Main Street J. J. Gorman A. Henenberg Louis Mersky North Riverside Alfred Lariviere Hax South View Street Anni Lariviere Chase Rolling Mill Cobh Farm Street Hilding & Lundla Fidelity Construction Co M. J. Scott George Rivet Union Artest Vincenzo Greco DF. McCarthy BM. Wailis Waterville Street B. H.tyler Chestnut Avenue Clark Magerford Waterville JC. Smith Clowes Terrace George HL Clowes James Mecca Williams Street F. F. Cook John B. Duharme Goodwin Hewlett Street George H. Clowes T. B. Peek George S. Chatfield Co Barlow Bros Co Freney & Jackson Crescent Street Robert H. Lovell Young Concrete Construction Co Tracy Bros Co Bridgeport Waldemere Avenue L. J. Curis Casey & Hurley W. P. Kirk Co Rossiter & Wright New York City North Mass and Spark Streets J. S. Brownell D. Cronin Mitson Bridew & Structural Co John B. Duhaime Chatfield John Dreher North Elm Street Anna Lariviere Samuel McCormick Livery Street Frank Mack Marion Street Robert Met W. L. Hall Co Seery Place Ro W. Lovell Scoville Manufacturing Co Bridge Street Vincenzo Grace Union Street Louis Mersiky North Riverside Street

Helen Maloney Freed by Vatican Decree

Marquis Martin Maloney secured a Vatican decree nullifying the marriage of his daughter Helen to Arthur Shorn of New York. The New York archdiocese authorities had refused to nullify the union, ending the marriage as far as church law is concerned.

Vatican Rowe Marquis Martin Maloney Helen Arthur HL Shorn New York Maloney Vatian

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