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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
8
Beginning Wednesday This Store will be Open Evenings Until Christmas detailing stock such as ribbons stockings parasols and doll items. It notes repairs for dolls and describes various desks and black boards with hardwood frames suitable for young users.
Thornto n Hains stands trial in Flushing supreme court for his role in the August 15 shooting of Willan E. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club. The case links to Captain Peter C. Hains and Jenkins Hains, with mental unsoundness claimed for T. J. Hains and a parallel divorce dispute involving Claudia Libby Hains. Prosecutors seek murder verdict. defense cites fraternal affection and attempted restraint of lynch law. The trial hinges on whether T. J. Hains aided or conspired with his brother in the fatal act.
A pair of programs headline Polys theater tomorrow featuring Johnny Ray as King Casey in a second season comedy with Emma Ray and a 50-strong cast. Edwin Relkins presents a star Yiddish company in The Power of Love, a new operetta in Yiddish with a familiar revival, priced 25 to 50 cents.
The Jacques vaudeville bill features Preston Kendall in The Devil and Lawrence Cranereat Celt in The Irish wizard. May Crawford & Co present A Den of Mystery with $1000 challenge. Kaufman brothers offer grand opera burlesque, and other acts including Roberts Hayes, Watson and Morrissey, Pearl and Yolvo, Ben Byer. Seat sales are under way.
In Little Falls New York Henry Parkhuest, an 80 year old farmer, perished while attempting to rescue his horse from a blaze. He became unconscious amid flames and was found collapsed. his body and the horse were recovered after firefighters contained the fire.
American Steel and Wire Company resumes operations building on 500 idle workers as six open furnaces restart after a year idle. The Lowers plant reports renewed activity with new shifts and firings expected as production picks up.
The Empire presents Christopher Jr a lively comedy by Madeline Sweette Ryley starring Dwight Atlen as Christopher Colt Sr and Clara Reynolds Smith as Milt Colt. John J. Wonderson directs with Dwight Allen delivering sharp humor in a bustling evening of laughs and social satire.
A sequence of social gatherings and contests is announced with dates in December. Included are dances, social events, a wrestling contest, and club receptions at venues such as Leavenworth hall Waterville hall Washington Hill Athletic club rooms Kicks dancing academy Seavill street Christmas Eve and Stockingham Music hall with organizations like the Jolly Fellow Goodwill hall Omphalea Club and Sacred Heart parish noted.
Community groups host balls dances and socials at Town hall Watertown Goodwill hall Water ville Leavenworth hall Buckingham hall St Michael's drum corps German supper Ladies' auxiliary and other clubs hold benefit events and annual gatherings with dates from December 1 to January 29.
The Rays on Tuesday December 15 and December 20 marks Yiddish play and Imperial Moving Pictures on Thursday and Sunday. John Drew performs Jack Straw on December 22, The Thief on Friday December 25, The Luck of MacGregor on Saturday December 26, and further engagements include Aunt Mary rejuvenation on January 1, Yale University mate association in The Crate on January unspecified, and The Man of the House on January 4 to 6.
Former Judge KH Gary of the Steel Trust led a donors’ visit to the Bowery mission in New York. The mission raised about $4,000 after his group’s arrival and check presentation.
The six day tuberculosis exposition begins today in Tuskegee Alabama designed for African Americans. Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee Institute officials greet visitors at the opening in what may be historic in scope.
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