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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
4
A quirky feature notes Judge Cowell's daughter and a homeless boy linked to a calendar promotion. The piece sketches a charitable-leaning, Dickensian rural scene with a promise of December 19 calendar delivery and a claim of top quality for tea and coffee buyers.
Local notices list meetings for the Boys' Club Waterbury Home Club Waterbury Co No 20 UR KO National weoolition Stationary Engineers Roya Club Algonquin Club South End Social elite Marcelana Council Ke of C Molchiedien Steuben Lodge Noost DO He Te J Costello Lodge Hoof RR Te No (2) across Waterbury organizations and lodges with times to be announced.
Community news details school transfers at Walsh and Russell to Barnard, a month mass for Daniel Fo Kelly, the Slocum Memorial association meeting, Knights of Columbus discussions, new butcher marks, a charity society formation, a list of advertised lovers, theatre and Universalist services, a sidewalk accident, and a Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting with officer elections.
A lawyers committee led by Judge Cowell and attorneys including John O Neill and Samuel J Marsh met to weigh selling the current courthouse to the city for offices. They consider using state funds and a new appropriation to finance a rear addition or complete rebuild off Leavenworth Street, with several plans on the table and the goal of economy and practicality.
House wear slippers offered in dainty designs alongside delicate dress accents. Little details emphasize comfort and decorative appeal for current fashion needs.
Special prices on Ladies coats and raincoats, Petticoats, Waists, and Silk garments. Manicure sets, perfumery, damask cloths, crib blankets, and infants wear offered at deep discounts. Holiday boxes include men’s suspenders and silk handkerchiefs. home goods and rugs feature reduced prices across the display.
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