31 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
1
A rural notice laments cattle strikes raising dairy costs as milk and butter prices rise. It attributes scarcity to cows eating dried grass and drought, blaming higher costs on animal feed while insisting tea and coffee remain sold at old prices. Wages are predicted to rise only if Bryan acts.
The board of public works meets at four this afternoon. The American band drew a large crowd at last night’s concert on the green. Notre Dame Convent class of 1900 to meet at seven. Immaculate Conception members urged to meet at Mr Boml’s studio tomorrow at 8:40. The town deed to Connecticut Lighting and Power Co. granting a right of way over a town farm strip was filed for record. Cronin infant dies. funeral today at Calgary cemetery. McCarthy infant dies. funeral tomorrow at 4 p.m. Calvary cemetery. Gasey sells saloon on West Main St to W. H. Stringer, who had bought the dwelling opposite. Stringer hires John Delaney from James Dugan’s East Main St. saloon. Wil son vs city cases: no decision until fall. Judge Wheeler agrees to a vacation pause. Salvation Army leases the old rink, plans August 4 opening with Adjutant and Mrs Parsons as visitors. Rev John G. Murray to sail August 7 from Queenstown for home, travels Europe and the British Isles, expected home August 23. Bronson library pupils’ catalogue issued by Waterbury Women’s Club under Superintendent Tinker. 140 pages, grade reference days, and book draws. Brewster Street and Catherine Lane layouts to be reviewed August 10. an outing on Friday to inspect streets including Hayn street and Scovill’s petition. Joseph Slavin funeral today at Sacred Heart. nephews as bearers. Margaret Campion, 75, dies. long-time Waterbury resident and boarding house operator. Funeral Thursday morning.
Senator J B Foraker of Ohio was injured when a glass pane shattered while a hansom carriage door was forced open near Philadelphia. A large shard struck his left hand, a three inch cut opened, tendons were not severed, and he continued to Washington after treatment.
Dr Walters of 141 Bank Street applies to New Haven County Board for a license to sell spirits ale lager Rhine wine and cider at 604 Bank Street Waterbury. The applicant states the business is not within 200 feet of a church school post office or public library and is dated July 24 1900 with local elector endorsements.
Former prices 9e N9e 1.25 1.39 1.59 are cited. The note urges buyers to act as goods must go, promising purchasers benefit from current inducements offered.
A claim of the greatest shirt waist offering in Connecticut urges wearers not to overlook seasonable deals for value and justice to their pocketbooks.
A fragment compares Mohawk and Pride laundry soaps, noting disparities in pay and cleaning properties. The readable text suggests an evaluative dispute over value or effectiveness between two brands. Further context from the original page would clarify who conducted the comparison and the scope of the assessment.
Captain O J Bradley of the Connecticut National Guard is awarded a twenty year gold merit for military and exemplary service. The medal, received in Meriden, was by order of Governor Lounsbury and processed at the adjutant general's office. Bradley applied for the honor on May 3, during a ceremonial tour.
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