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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

4

McGrath on trial today in insanity defense

Andrew McGrath stands trial in Hudson county court for the murder of Walter E. Ammon. The defense contends Ammon drove him to thefts and madness, with Colonel Bob Ammon, brother of the deceased, aiding prosecutor Garven.

Walter E. Ammon Es City Andrew McGrath Walter FE. Ammon Hudson County Court Oyal Bob Aumon Garven McGrath MacGrath Ammon

Miss Clara Clemens Injured in Sleigh Accident

Clara Clemens daughter of Samuel Clemens and Ossip Gabrilowitsch the Russian pianist were riding in a sleigh that overturned in Redding Connecticut on December 21. Miss Clemens was thrown clear and found uninjured though shocked. Mr Gabrilowitsch sustained a sprained ankle.

Clara Clemens Redding Conn Samuel Ens Mark Twain Ossip Gabrilowitsch Miss Clemens Herve Gabrilowitsch

Lilli Lehmann Protests Publication of Wagner Letters

Berlin opera star Lilli Lehmann denounces Cosima Wagner for publishing letters from Wagner. She notes Cosima wrote to obtain the letters without stating their purpose and condemns the publication as improper and intrusive.

Wagner Berlin Dee Mine Lilli Letmana Wagne Greaterposer Cosima Wagner

Cardinal Leaves $1,000,000 Prelate Dies In Reconciliation Effort

Cardinal Lecot and Victor Luciva Sulpice, bishop of Bordeaux, died in a Paris hotel from a brain ailment. Lecot led liberal Catholic reform efforts aimed at resolving the dispute between the French government and the church. The report notes gifts and departmental reforms as context for ongoing church-state tensions.

France Vatican Chambres Dev Nal Victor Luciva Sulpice Wishop Bordeaux Cardinal Lecot College of Cardiiutls

Tuberculin findings and local notices in Connecticut

A medical examiner identifies a body found near the Scantic river as Howard Van Pelt from Morgansville Manchester. St James's pastor William J. Mel Gurk highlights the tuberculosis fight while Farmington plans an institute for the blind, aided by Stotesbury of Philadelphia and a morgue-like setup for affected children at High street.

Windsor H. A. Deane Scantic River Howard van Pelt Morgansville Manchester William J. Mel Gurk St James's Church Farmington Ifigh Street Oliver Cromwell Elms Tree Inn Stotesbury Philadelphia J.P Morgan & Co High Street Scotesbury Morrissy Nuery Connecticut Institute For the Blind

CUR BROKER SUYDAM DEAD

New York detective report: Harry B Suydam a cart broker shot in his Broad street office last Saturday died in Hudson street hospital. John C. Lumsden inventor is under arrest. The shooting was witnessed by many card market workers in front of Suydam s office and stemmed from a dispute over payment for stock in a company formed to handle one of Lumsden s inventions.

New York Harry B Tsusdam Broad Street John C. Lumsden Hudson Street Lumsden Suydam Lumaden

Local stores advertise bargains and gifts for the holidays

Numerous retailers list discounted prices on clothing, toys, shoes, cameras, and household goods. Highlights include aftn accessories, millinery, dolls, dolls carriages, holiday calendars, perfumes, calendars, and sporting goods with special offers at Mr Marks Co, Knickercocker, Wenzel, and Henson near the postoffice.

Ahrlich, Rockwell & Worester Taffeia Mr. Marks & Co Harder & Co Fenner RE. MH. Towle White Shoe Co Hamilton Hardware Co Wo Hoffman's Allies Driggs & Smith's Wenzel

Slocum Memorial Design Chosen for $1000 Granite Monument

Slocum Memorial association met at St Patrick's hall East Main Street and accepted a design by Charles AW Jackson & Co. The gray granite monument about 13 feet 10 inches tall will have four polished faces with inscriptions and be set on concrete bases. A front cross will carry a copy of the chancel presented to the late prelate by Norwalk parishioners. Catholic Women's Association president Mrs Malone presented a $50 check to the fund. Proceeds will benefit St Mary's Hospital.

Slocum Memorial Association St Patrick’s Hall East Main Street Charles AW Jackson & Co Harte Wii Tt Norwalk Catholic Women’s Association Maloney St Mary's Hospital

New Floral Company Opens In Moriarty Building

New Floral Company Olon Lunden launches in Moriarty's building at 143 East Mount Street next to Polis. They plan Waterbury operations with self grown plants and affordable flowers. Earle L Bavier arrives from Boston to manage and bring new floral ideas to the city including festive decorating for J. W. Hodson's Christmas event featuring holly and evergreens.

New Floral Company Olon & Lunden Moriarty East Moutn Street Polis Waterbury Milldale Plantaville Earle 1 Bavier Boston Sidney Hoffman Fishness J. W. Hodson

King Edward Recovered and Returning to Sign Speech

King Edward has nearly recovered from illness and returns from Brighton to sign the prorogation speech. He will proceed to Sandringham Castle for Christmas observances.

King Edward London Edward Najesty Brighton Sandringham Castle

Waterbury notices and court actions from 1908

Public notices include a housing rental listing at 5 Wall Ave and 1a Wall Ave with monthly rents noted, a demolition room inquiry, and several probate and administration orders. The Waterbury court orders hearings on estate matters, and a divorce case Marvin v. Howard is set for January 1904 with publication of the order required before December 4, 1905.

Marvin Howard Waterbury New Haven County Helen S. Marvin Janary

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