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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

6

Teachers Changes After Principal Elwell's Death

Several shifts in city schools follow the death of Russell school principal Mrs L Octavia Elwell. Mary C Coyle will replace Elwell as Roswell principal, Elizabeth F Devine becomes Webster assistant principal, Marie A Marret moves to Duggan as assistant to Thomas Condon, Anna C Lawlor succeeds Marret at Barnard as assistant to Mary Cass.

L. Octavia Elwell Russell BW Tinker Mary C. Coyle Webster School Elwell Roswell Coyle James B. Madigan Webster Elizabeth F. Devine Duggan’ School Miss Coyle Miss Devine Duggan Thomas F. Devine Marle A. Marret Barnard School Thomas J. Condon

Skating at Hampton Park Draws Over Two Thousand

Yesterday more than 2000 people enjoyed skating at Hampton Park. Calls grow for dusk lighting to keep youth safe and on park grounds. The effort, praised as a blessing, keeps youths away from dangerous areas and provides summer bathing facilities, with town leaders urged to continue park improvements under Mr Thoms example.

Hampton Park Iy Park Committee Day Thoms

NEW WAR LAWS FRAMED FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIZE COURT

World powers at The Hague discuss a code of laws for the prize court. United States Great Britain and Japan share most views. US proposals include seizure and use of neutral ships within belligerent lines with compensation, and capture of enemy private vessels except coastal fishing boats under treaty. New York cab drivers strike. 2,000 out with no violence reported.

Great Britain London United States Japan New York Wee Secretly Gould Liberal Dawn Assocton

Busy Hillside area grows with new shops and dance event

City life quickens as a Chinese laundry opens on Hillside avenue with cobblers, fruit shops, a barber, meat market, bakery and drug store. Galipeau's orchestra plans a Buckingham hall dance midweek. Suspender waists with garters go at 25 cents. Driggs school reopens after scarlet fever scare. attendance down in lower grades.

Upcon Singleton & Co Galipeau Buckingham Hall Edward G. Bobbin Shenandoah South Main Street Willow Street Hillside Avenue Ridgewood Streets Wo Lung Driggs H.W. Tinker

Empire Theater Fates Set After Sheriff Move and Hebrew Charity Group Forms

A sheriff with an attachment took possession of the Empire theater after the final performance of Christopher Jr and was to be discharged today. The stockholders of Empire Stock Co may disband at an upcoming meeting as rent arrangements shift to the stock company direct. In Waterbury and nearby towns, Hebrews formed the Waterbury Hebrew Charity Association to aid needy families, plan sick care, and collect weekly contributions with a circulated box system. officers include Dr J Gancher president and Ralph Jacobs on the board.

Sherif Empire Theater Christopher Jr Focal Lodge Big Empire Stock Co P P. Guilfoile Bagh Iis Gullfolle Direct Thinely Naugatnek Friendship Bank Street Waterbury Nauguinek Nistroller Herutats I. Levy David BL Levy Elly Lowa

Deaths and funerals in Waterbury area

Mrs Katherine Munger widow of Joseph H. Munger dies at 70 Waterville Street. Requiem for Mrs Davis Daniels held at St Cyestia’s with interment at St Joseph’s. Gregory Connor 11, lifelong Waterbury resident, dies. funeral Thursday at Immaculate Conception. August Meyer cigarmaker found dead. cremation per Cremation Society rules. body to Fresh Pond for incineration. Mary J. Sullivan, 43 Puller Street, dies after pneumonia. funeral at Imm en Conception Church tomorrow. Mrs Mary Sullivan’s survivors include parents in Ireland and several siblings.

Davd Daniels East Main Street St Cyestia's Church Farrel Marten St Joseph's Cemetery William H. Borchardt John Saxe John Naysann Alves Schaeffer Mary J. Sullivan John D. Sullivan Puller Street Ireland Ladies’ Aux-Liary, AO. H Daniel McCarthy Thomas New York Richard John Charles Holyoke Michael New Zealand Norrow Gregory Connor Waterbury Cherry Street Torrington Scovtt Manufacturing Co Connor Mary Mulville August Meyer Benjamin Sheinfeld Gustaf Saladine South Main Street A.A. Trane Chicago Anong George Harrington Sheinfeld Cigarmakers’ Union Cremation Society Freshpond L. F Bergin

Zett Goes To Gallows In Connecticut Murder Case

Hartford December 21 John Zett, convicted of murdering his wife and granddaughter in Rockville, was hanged at Wethersfield state prison. At 12:02 a.m. he entered the death chamber and ten minutes later was pronounced dead. Rev Oliver T Magnet said Zett fully realized the crime and showed repentance. He was 48.

Hartford John Zett Superior Court Rockville State Prion Wethersfield Zettwin George E. Balsden Oliver T. Magnet Magnet Zetz

List of Names Published by Waterbury Bank Transfer

The Penny Provident Bank, now Waterbury Industrial School, publishes a list of depositors names and asks all listed to report if they wish to continue saving or withdraw. The roster includes Li Adams, Louise Armbruster, Mary Bren han, Abbie Brennan, Tillie Brandt, Eunice Broughton, Edith Bengston, and numerous others.

Penny Provident Bank Tnt Prendleague Waterbury Indus Pol Ist Waterbury Industrial School Li Adams Chua Armbruster Louise Armbruster Mary Bagley Mary Bren~han Abbie Brennan Tillie Brandt Eunice Broughton Edith Bengston V. Blacker Mary Cass Bertha Cary Jennie Chambro Cassie Conlon Billy Cooke Marie Cronen Neltig Cuddy Mary Detelle Lena Delpo Annie Diorio Leo Donahue Annie Donahw Mary Daye Alles Degnan Annie Devito Roselly Donnelly Annie Dwyer Helen Dwyer Minnie Ellery Rose Fenning Mary Flaherty Ella Flannery M Fray Jennie Iman Margaret Prost Lawrente Margaret Forest Minnie Fowler Annie Flinnigan Ruby Freeman Linnie Foell Annie Tannery John Fallon Agnes Fallon Minnie Freter Dollie Guilfelle Kathleen Grogan Eva Eila Jennscakis Kathleen Judd Agnes Kane Margaret Kennedy Lauretta Lawlor Margaret Luddy Bessie Lynch Lewis Leopold Mary Lafin Elinehe Lavalle Freda Letsky Fannie Meuler Hsther Mo~ Vine Selma Moline Gertrude ME Knaitis Ethel Montgomery Hazel Monroe Mary Moss Allestra Ethel Murphy Mary O'Connor Margaret O'Connor Philomela Orsin

Mass Meeting Planned in California to Protest Japanese Invasion

Citizens gathered in San Francisco to condemn Japanese immigration after reading Secretary Straus's annual report. Officials cited 10 8044 arrivals and 15 808 departures in the monthly revenue data, prompting organizers to call a state wide protest meeting of interested residents.

California Francisco Bn—O Tvehtmoe Ague Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus Tvettmoo

Electric Arch Work Underway at Bank and Ghaild Streets

Work began today on erecting a general electric arch to illuminate the square at Bank and Ghaild streets. Local businessmen fund the project and expect arches in other city areas soon. One post is noted as a potential hazard to night drivers if all lights fail at midnight.

Bank and Ghaild Sreets

Women Relation to Social Problems Addressed Tonight

The Celtic Medical society plans a 9 PM public meeting in Bridgeport with Dr HA addressing on Women's Relation to Social Problems. A 7:20 PM Ladies' Auxiliary meeting at K, of a ball funds actions on Bridget Sullivan's death. Competing events include rehearsals of The Mocking Bird and various Knights of Columbus and AOH activities.

Celtic Medical Society Oharn Ella Reeves Bloor Tinelty Hridgeport Ladies’ Auxiliary Ac Oo ML Bridget Sullivan Fuller Street William Howe John Clohessey Barrett Jota Barrett Nugent’s Dy G Leonard Rick East Main Street Aelock Liberty Eirele Companions of the Forest Catherine Doyle Glee Ehter Mildred Fowler May Chapman Katherin Donahue Mari Flynn Sophia Carroll Mary Perris Mary McGraw Elsie Dawson May Fleming Holy Name Immaculate Conception Church Willam H. Flynn Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella and Court Acme T. J. Murphy J. W. Burns Ralph Stango J. J. Duncan W J. Walsh E.W. Smith W. M. Shaw Miss Little Hartle Clara Thomas Adelate Frost

In Stokes’ Grocery Store and Town Life Mystery

Joe Cone from New York Herald recalls a local scene around Stokes’ grocery store where neighbors gather nightly. The piece portrays a close community, with farmers, woodcutters, and revelers sharing meals, stories, and bravado while the town discourse centers on shop life and summer, fall, and winter visits.

Stokes Joe Cone New York Herald

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Russell School Hamel Ilton Park City News Joseph Schieffer Valentine Bohl Co White Waterbury Hospital Hebrew Association Legal Lodge of Eagles Katherine Munger Joseph H. Munger Waterville Street Northfield Shames Grant North Main Street Danbury Arthur Grant Joseph Willam Prank Kaward James Zett Ba and Grand Streets Watersbury Stokes’ Store Moat Luxur Aft South Main John McElligott R. R. Harder & Co South Main ST Telephone Old Country General Fire Insurance and Steamship Agency John Ryan North Main St T. F. Carmody Odd Fellows M. A Yale Joseph Pepe Canal ST F. Buck North Main Santa Frank the Shoeman’s Frank the Shoeman Saxe & Floto Grand Gireen Immortelles Dallas Union St Grand St North Main South Leonard Street Bank Bt Exchange Place John Byron Eh Alms Devereaus
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