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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
9
An extensive display of umbrellas in natural wood, horn and silver mounted, with men’s, women’s, and children’s styles priced from a few dollars to over twelve dollars. Fur gifts feature black Persian sets, mink muff wraps, and sable fox throws with bundled prices and a focus on affordable holiday presents. Store open every evening until Christmas.
Arthur Bercler resigns from ME. Draken reports William G French improving after illness. Josep Smith, former baggage master, moves to Winsted home. Town street-name committee to report Monday at town hall. all encouraged to attend. Deforest commanders elects several officers for the term including Murphy Smith Smith Harts and Lathropani 5 Oxley.
Reports from New London Windsor Avon and Bristol recount a toddler burned by a gas stove saved by a woolen skirt a mill belt incident injuring workers a sled gift mishap and a disputed marriage license case Belle Reid and George Smith reportedly wed despite refusal to disclose partner. Joseph Johnson captures a wild goose for Christmas dinner after a Sehoot Street river sighting.
George F Kendall, formerly state banking commissioner, faces fallout from the Walker case at New Britain Savings Bank. After a period out of work, he returned to employment in Suileld wearing overalls and stripping tobacco, gaining praise for his pluck. Governor Woodruff had replaced him. Kendall now works with renewed effort.
An order from the Pos General Meyer states that starting January 1, 1909, letters mailed within the United States to Germany and routed via direct transport not through England or France shall pay 2 cents per ounce or fraction. Unpaid or underpaid mail incurs double the rate on delivery. The rate applies only to letters handled within the U S including Alaska and excludes Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, or other territories.
In Buenos Aires Argentina and Brazil edge toward conflict after Argentina’s chamber approves a $75,000,000 armaments bill for new warships. Diplomatic circles in Washington report strains in relations as both nations build up fleets. Brazil responds that shipbuilding continues in England.
New York reports two more Marathon races planned at Madison Square garden. A first match pits Tom Longboat against Alfred Shrubb for January night, with a Marathon derby to follow including Longboat Hayes Dorando and Shrubb. Shrubb favors a shorter race but may accept with incentives. Longboat trains under Chicago management.
The American aeroplanist Wilbur Wright achieved a remarkable flight at Lemans, rising 240 feet before the engine was paused and the craft glided down smoothly to land about a quarter mile from the start.
Ellen F Vanderbilt widow of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt takes a sudden December trip to Europe with her son, three maids, and nineteen trunks. She planned to stay in Palm Beach months earlier, traveling from New York to France while remaining with her mother and brother.
The Canadian Yacht Club withdraws from the Canada Cup race against Rochester Yacht Club citing inability to settle differences over the gift’s terms. In Hartford, Ayrault of Bridgeport beat Costello 150 to 1 2 in Campbell's pool tournament with high runs of 15 4 and 11. Elsewhere, Johnson of Hartford and Ghent of Middletown set for tonight’s game, Ghent’s first in the city.
Writer Jim Reilly known as James Whitcomb Reilly built his career in Ansonia and the Buffalo Times, famed for interviews and convention coverage. He authored a one act play for Flo Irwin and collaborated on a vaudeville project. another poem influenced by political times. A special magazine offer from The Evening Democrat and Cosmopolitan is advertised.
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