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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented page offers holiday wishes and a lengthy list of local clubs and orders with street address cues, noting the Democrat will not be printed Friday. Items include boy scout groups, court orders, and church or fraternal societies in Oakville and nearby entities.
Sunday evening dancing and boys glove sales mark Buckingham hall activities. Local families like Mr and Mrs David Hunter of St Annsville host a family reunion. Funeral services are planned for Garrett Hanley and Edward Mare shall with masses at St Thomas church and Crinity Church. Engagement announced between Cornelle H. Welden and William H. Humphrey. Holiday business observed with Upson Singleton Co Christmas sale and Waterhurs Business College calendars. Public notices cover parish masses and post office hours amid busy streets and trolley congestion.
The town enjoyed ideal weather and abundant goods but the eagerly awaited electric area at Grand and Bank streets disappointed many visitors. Engineer Mr Neth claimed responsibility for the delay in the grand opening and promised the tower should be ready tonight.
A Yonkers woman confronted a highwayman on Van Cortlandt Avenue near New York. She clutched a pocketbook, struck the assailant, then slipped on the wet ground as the thief fled into the woods. Nearby, a three year old girl died from clothing catching fire at a New Haven home after a stove incident.
Sourced list of discounted spirits including Fine Old Rye and Bourbon varieties. The catalog highlights brands such as Mt Vernon Rye Old Crow James Pepper and Holland imported gin. A sale note promises a bottle of wine or whiskey with every $2 purchase.
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