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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

7

Bargain Day offers at Waterbury corner store

Grieve, Bissett, and Holland of Naugatuck advertise Bargain Day at their busy Waterbury corner store 38 40 Bank Street. The ad lists discounted clothing and household goods including ex- furs, linens, and dress fabrics. The Bristol Consolidated basketball team beat Elms 21 19 in a nearby item, plus community notices and obituaries follow.

Grieve, Bisset, & Holland Naugatuck Bank Street Tel Waterbury’s Oxford Bristol Consolidated Welch Bristol Mcintyre Callares Heraekee Donovan Hitlen McCarthy Sae Jones

Watertown Jottings and Local Social Notes

Watertown jottings update on residents and visits in the area. Mentions William G. French slowly improving and Miss Lithan Pegrum of Montclair visiting in Watertown. Notes on local gatherings and the annual ball of the Federal lodge scheduled for February 3, with committee plans and social events framed as in prior years.

Ifred Stevens Vex Howe Federal Tode

Spreckels Heirs Contest For Millions In Estate

In San Francisco two of Claus Spreckels heirs John 1 and Adopt challenge the will claiming a share of the 50 million dollar estate. The will grants a life interest to the widow and then divides the remainder among nine children including Claus A Spreckels Rudolf Spreckels and Mrs John Perrins of Kingswood England with others named Emmon Spreckels and farmers.

San Francisco Claus Spreckels John 1 Adopt Lfe Claus A. Spreckels Rudolp Spiekein John Perrins Kingswood England Emfon Spreckels

Confesses Murder In Love Tragedy Case At Bush Stores

New York foreman Charles Breting admitted killing his wife after discovering she blocked his plan to wed his sixteen year old stepdaughter. Police found the body in the cellar following the daughter’s report of her mother’s disappearance. Breting described choking his wife in her bedroom, concealing the corpse in the parlor, then burying it in a shallow grave before cementing the cellar floor days later.

New York Jan Areling Hough Deni Dee Breitag

Twenty Die in Pocahontas Mine Explosion

In Iluetielt Virginia twelve more bodies were taken from the Lick Branch colliery after a mine explosion yesterday. Twelve others remain entombed or dead. State Mine Inspectors Phillips Henry Werner and Grady led exploration today. The Pocahontas Coal Company allegedly provided safety devices and experienced staff, and the blast is believed to have started in an abandoned shaft.

Pocahontas Company Iluetielt Derwenty Lick Branch Phillips Henry Werner Grady Toda Pavatontas Co Company

Venezuela for Peace United States Mission Reaches Accord

United States Commissioner Buchanan reports success in talks with Venezuela's President Gomez. He says both sides freely discussed key issues and relations are resumed, with Venezuela willing to settle pending international questions. The exchanges form the basis for formal US-Venezuela understandings.

United States Buchanan Washington Venezuela State Department Gomez

Ruef Sentenced To Fourteen Years For Bribery

Abraham Ruef, former political boss of San Francisco, was sentenced by Judge William P. Lawler to fourteen years in the state penitentiary for bribery connected to securing an overhead trolley franchise for the United ratings. The verdict follows Ruef's trial on the charge of bribing a member of the Scouts board of supervisors.

Ler Guard MeIntyre Sehofield Dillon Brown Jone Welch Donovan Pager Welch Perod Foleys Nixon Shrighe Cohamblias Wis Olaf PL Nelson NA. Olson Hillside Avenue Taving Carl W. Thompson New Street No A. Olgon Naugatuck Oln Disquist Manistee Mich John Wallingford Lem Lutheran Churel Dtl Luther League Concordia Stock Benefit Society Mut Vhureh Carpenters’ Union No A. Olzon Oollock Salem Luther Church Pristor Dy B.A. Zetterstrand Hillside Ceme Tory San Francisco San Fran Abraham Rs William P. Lawler Ruef Sehmits Board of Supervisors

Courtroom Collapse Injures Forty in Baltimore Hearing

In Baltimore, a crowded Easton Hall hearing for William Harwood a Negro charged with murderous assault collapsed its upper door injuring forty people and injuring many prominent citizens. The accident stemmed from overcrowding during the magistrate session.

Baltimore Lee Easton Hall Elflestt City William Harwood Heya

Mrs Erb Named Actual Slayer in Philadelphia Trial

In a Philadelphia murder trial, District Attorney McDade contends Mrs Florence Erb, not her sister Mrs Catherine Besset, fired the shots that killed Captain Causin J Erb. He asserts both sisters plotted the crime and that Mrs Erb used the revolver at Red Gables, challenging the defense's version of events.

Philadelphia Florence Erb Catherine M. Besset Causin J. Clayton Erb McDade Erb

Hitchcock Sees Taft in Augusta Meeting With President Elect

National Chairman Frank Hitchcock conferred today with President Elect Taft in Augusta Georgia. Taft will stay a week or longer to seek Hitchcock’s views on political considerations surrounding future appointments and party strategy.

Augusta Frank Hitchcock Prest- Taft Taft

Natural looking dental sets at same price as ill fitting

Advertises facially natural dental sets with enhanced suction and contouring for a pleasing appearance. Claims patients are cheerful and respected, and notes unsatisfactory sets can be remodelled at low cost.

Pretty little outfits for mall boys in linen and prints

The piece describes boys clothing emphasizing masculine yet childish appeal. It highlights a white linen outfit with blue bands and mentions hot galatea and khaki cloth. It notes that lightweight printed wash fabrics are in vogue for warm weather and suggests practical, affordable options for active children.

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