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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

6

Copper Theft Suspects Nabbed. Girl Refugee Granted Stay

Judge George H. Cowell and Philip Bernstein report that immigration officials approve allowing the 14 year old refugee from Kishineff Russia to remain in the United States. The Hebrew Shelter and Aid Society will keep her at the shelter for education and adjustment. Separately, Steve Hoar and John Brennan were arrested by Detective Colesanto for stealing 500 pounds of copper from Benedict & Burnham factory. Copper recovered includes five ingots weighing about 100 pounds beneath a shack floor.

George H. Cowell District Court Philip Bernstein Hebrew Shelter and Aid Society of New York Pee Goldberg Rom Kishentif Russia Wits Island Washington Kent Edison Tebyew Society Steve Hoar John Brennan Thomas Colesanto Benedict & Burnham Railroad Hill Street Colesanto

Deaths and funerals in Waterbury area

A sequence of obituaries and funeral notices from Waterbury includes Brown aged 49 who died in Philadelphia, Mrs Mabel B Gale widow of Ernest Gale, Augustus infant son of Augustus Menthey, Everett Eugene Bunnell aged 1, and Edward Beaulae of Edgewood Avenue. It notes reliquaries, church services, and interments at Riverside and St Joseph's cemeteries, with Patrick P Mlinter of Williams Street in Ireland native.

Brown Waterbury Philadelphia Exchange Bruce Mabel Ernest Gale Russell Street Pine Grove Cemetery Augustus Augustus Menthey Watcoil Street Riverside Cemetery Everett Eugene Bunnell Waterbury Hospital Thel Slatel Harwinton Lanny’s Khorgue Edward Beaulae Edgewood Anvenly Johin Beaulae West Clay Street St Anne’s Church Ernest A. Lamontagne M. Laliere Geor Tambault Herbert Ve Lafrance J. Theroux EU Lat Vigne Patrick P. Mlinter Williams Street Ireland G. W. Minor John Sacred Heart Church New St Joseph's Cemetery Agen Ga Yeas

Forgetful Woman Found In Lapse Of Memory In New Haven

A middle aged woman on Him street near Howe avenue collapsed in a dazed condition and could not recall her name or address. Patrolman Wolman Stowell could not identify her until friends arrived to take charge, leaving the officer with no leads.

New Haven Weezx

In Burning Closet Tragedy in New Haven

Five year old Wes Kirby, son of Dr and Mrs Frank Kirby of Dixwell Avenue, burned to death after striking matches in a bedroom closet. The blaze spread as the child fled, drawing only minor damage to the home. Firemen contained the fire before it worsened. the house was owned by Albert Tilton, supervisor for Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

New Haven Wes Kirby Frank Kirby Dixwell Avenue Samuel Albert Tilton Winchester Repeating Arms Co

Baldwin Brings Suit Over Foreclosure Note

Lyman H. Baldwin sues Arthur G. Benson and Louise M. Benson for foreclosure of a $3,500 note secured by a mortgage on property on Belleview avenue. The case lists multiple transfers of interests from Charles E. Hoadley to Louis H. Rattel to D. J. Elbin and then to the Bensons, with Addie M. Hurley of Bridgeport named as co defendant holding a $260 mortgage. The property is said to be in the Bensons’ hands. Suit returnable to the superior court. papers filed with Clerk Marah. Damages $3,000 and possession sought. Howard B. Snow represents the plaintiff.

Lyman H. Baldwin Arthur G. Benson Louise M. Benson Charles E. Hoadley Bn Belleview Avenue Hoadley Louis H Rattel D. J. Elbin Benson Addie M. Hurley Bridgeport Maie Marah Howard B. Snow

Evacuation of Cuba Near Beginnings This Week

The army of pacifica Hon plans the evacuation of Cuba with the provisional government since October. About 900 troops of the first provisional regiment concentrate at Cap Columbia and half sail from Havana on Friday aboard the cruiser Prairie. The Prairie will return to embark the rest, while Headquarters companies and Twenty-eight Infantry will unload at Mantangas on Thursday aboard the transport Sumner.

Mantanzas Havana Der Cuba Army of Pacifica Hon Provisional Uarites Cap Columbia Prairie Sumner Matangas

England May See Joke at Perry Lake Erie Centennial

Cleveland proposes an international peace centennial in 1913 to celebrate Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victory on Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The plan invites Britain to participate, with Watin Bay Island noted as a key site in Perry's 1813 actions.

Cleveland Britain Lake Erie Dee Great Britain Agreriea Phins Perry Lake Eri Wat-in- Bay Island Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

Family Life Conference Opens in Atlantic City

The American Sociological Society begins an eight session meeting in Atlantic City discussing the future of family life. Presenters include Tess of Wisconsin Bummer of Yale and Deard T Devite of New York along with Charles P Netti, labor commissioner, among others.

American Sociological Society Atlantic City Owill Tess Wisconsin Bummer Yale Census Bureau de Fard T. Devite New York Charles P. Netti

Patriarch Dethroned in Jerusalem Greek Church Row

The Jerusalem patriarch Damianos was dethroned after refusing to resign as the synod, which favored reforms and opposed shifting revenues under Turkish rule. The dispute centered on control of revenues and came amid tensions within the Greek Orthodox community.

Jerusalem Damianos

Her Kick and a Bachelor Girl lament on hair costs

A Chicago Inter Ocean column captures a bachelor girl’s grievance about paying $3 for brown curls only to find gray hairs and yellow leaves in the purchase. She questions the fairness of modern beauty expenses and hair upkeep reflected in a witty social note.

Chicago Inter Ocean

Moving Day Named for Library Park Evictions

Park committees urge immediate occupancy withdrawal and relocation as the city aims to ready Library park for public use. Grand street residents resist, appealing damages awards and threatening injunctions while seeking higher compensation, hinting at arbitration before conflict escalates.

Social and Fraternal Events and Royal Navy Cruise

Tonight Adelphia Court meets at So elock Knights of Columbus hall. Omphatea era hosts a reception and dance at Leavenworth hath. Daughters of Idberiy hold a whist and dance at Mechanic and Speedwell hall East Main street Wednesday. Rick's penny academy at 4 Mast Main street hosts a New Year's Eve dance. Beginners class starts Monday January 11. Grand ball and reception by St Michael's drum corps at Goodwill hall Waterville Thursday. Concert and dance program set with popular music. Taney drill before concert. Hebrew Aid association holds special meeting. forty membership applications received. next Sunday's meeting to act on applicants. Morris Miser of 35 Elisabeth street listed for applications. Dr Josepy Ganeler speaks on poverty among Hebrews of Waterbury, Naugatuck, Union City. Roosevelt yachting party returns. Mrs Roosevelt and children Kermit Quentin Archie back on naval yacht Sylph from river cruise.

Court Adelphia So'elock Knights of Columbus Leavenworth Daughters of Idberiy Mechanicy Speedwell Hall East Main Street Rick's Penny Academy Mast Main Street St Michael's Drum Corps Goodwill Hall Waterville Hebrew Aid Association Friendship Society Grand Street Morris Misler Eliabeth

Timely topics promote bargains in many downtown stores

A noisy advertise page lists Driggs and Smith pianos, Hampson Sellew and Sheehan stores, Curt JUs prints, Miller and ock handkerchiefs, Hest Optical Co eye exams, Fenner toilet sets, Model market, Grieve Bisset Holland flannel offers, Phelan tea promos, Magner hardware bargains, Mhrlich Rockwell coats, A and P tea trade, Currans weekly sale, J B Mullings Walk over shoes, Wenzel holiday week values, Waterbury Business College promotion, Langley furniture specials, Jacobs Co jewelry and watches, Spearo Clothing sweater coats and neckwear.

Driggs & Smith Weber Poole Liszt Hampson Sellew's Sheehan Grand Street West Grove Street Curt Jus Miller & |Ock’s Grieve, Bisset & Holland Phelan Conte Woeou Magner Mhrlich Rockwell & 6 A. & P. Tea Co Currans Wedneing Reid & Hughes J. B. Mullings & Son Wenzel’s R. R. Harder & Co Las Waterbury Business College Langley Jacobs & Co Speato Clothing Co

Building Boom of Constructors and Plans in Hartford Area

Architects and contractors report extensive work ahead across Hartford and neighboring towns. Projects include new blocks on Lounsbury and Pearl Lake roads, a three tenement and two stores block on East Main, and a large warehouse and factory slated for construction with steel work by Berlin Construction Co and plans by J. M. Woolley and C. Jerome Bailey.

Ha’ Penty Real Earate Thomas Menton Hamilton Avenue John O'Connell James M. Lynet C.J. Bulley Martin Soburg Lounsbury Street Dolan Cook Laurel Street Bungalow Carter Avenue Harry T. Greene W. Foster Wright Warren Park Woodside Avenue C. E. Beardsley James Callegaris Dr. Cronin Charles ‘Torehio Frewey & Jackson Hs Jefferson Street George Pannton Tracy Bros Co Georgy Chatfield Co Thompsonville Upson, Martin & Co Isaac A. Allen, Jr Hartford Berlin Construction Co Brown Street Shordware Co Blek Benedict Evil DE. Cronin North Main Spark Streets Mes Brownell C. A. Jackson Eastern Bridge & Structural Co Tracy Res Co John Bo Diehaime Architest C. Jerome Bailey Mattatick Street Seery Place Warren J. Hall Co Stabi Shipping Department Chauncey Seeley Elks West Main Street Waward Bergin & Sons Masons Joha M. Gill Louis A. Walsh

The Real Bowery as Portrait and Mystery

An essay on the Bowery tracing its swift passage and layered reality. It contrasts literary attempts with lived urban life, noting the district’s blend of commerce and depravity, and laments that few writers grasp its true nature.

Bowery Sargasse Hilzae Everybody's Magazine

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