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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

6

Peter J Sanford dies after car ride and tower fall

Peter J Sanford of 76 East Clay Street died yesterday after collapsing beside a road rock following an auto ride with wife and daughter Jennie near Bear Slade's mill Oakville. Medical Examiner cites rheumatic heart trouble. Sanford, born Scranton March 6 1846, served in the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteers and worked as a Clock Co engineer until his death. He was active in several fraternal orders. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at First Methodist. flowers requested to be omitted.

Peter J. Sanford East Clay” Street Bear Slade Oakville Jennie Sanford Crane Scranton Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers Clock Co Speedwell Lodge K. of P Excelsior Council Tunxis Tribe J. M Wadhams Post John W Harry Sanford Benjamin V. Sanford Danville Harry Salmon Lillian Sanford New Jersey Wesley W. Williams Litchfield Walter First Methodist Church

Diverse City Notices Highlight Local Meetings and Events

The semi monthly Division 1 A C H meets this evening, along with a Court Fruitful Wines special session at 8 15 to address Thomas Grimes' death. St Marys Alumni gather in Mulcahy Hall for officer elections, while weddings at St Cecilia and St Thomas churches are announced. A trolley wire incident on North Willow Street disrupted traffic for about an hour. Banns of marriage published for Miss Margaret Delaney and Edward Farrey. A 10 weeks old child, Leon Leonard, passed away at 25 Willard Street with funeral at Calvary cemetery. Former City Sheriff John W McDonald plans a return after Pinkerton work. The district court opens tomorrow with usual business, many cases settled out of court. Baker John Prolless from New York, claiming low pay, is reportedly demented. Additional marriages, MD degree awards for John Frain and Thomas Healey, and funeral details for William Saisnan are listed. A John Ryan homestead on North Main Street is for sale, with inquiries directed to Mrs Jonathan or Attorney Carmody. The German Braeteverband elected a president at its 25th annual convening in Wallingford, John J Paix noted.

Division 1 Thomas Grimes St Mary's Alumni Association Mulcahy Memorial Hall John Rok Zofia Bernhardt St Cecilia's Church District Court John Prolles New York Bergen Prolless Watertown John Abramowietz Emile Stereka St Cecilla's Church Anton Abramowicz Annie Zabala Farrel Martin Denis O'Brien John W. Fruin West Main Thomas F. Healey Pleasant Street Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn N. Y Frain St Mary's Hospital Hoboken N. J Healey St Vincent's Staten Island William M. Saisnan South Main Street St Patrick’ Church William Lafin Patrick Brennan William Brennan Charles Brennan Richard Powers Edgar Casey James Herbert Calvary Cemetery Ari John Ryan North Main Street North Main Hawkins Street Jona|yan Terrence Carmody Odd Fellows Building

Deaths and Funerals: Grimes Cavan Doyle Obituaries

Thomas J Grimes died after lingering illness at 27 Fourth Street Survived by wife eight children and extended family. Funeral arrangements set for St Patrick church with services by Father Mooney interment Calvary. Also notes Mary Cavan Doyle and Lucy Doyle obsequies with details of pallbearers floral tributes and out of town relatives.

Thomas J. Grimes Fourth Street Aingering Thomas Catharine Joseph Margaret Willam John Alice George Frank Grimes Patrick Murray John Shea Eliza Grimes Emma Grimes Lisbon Farrel Foundry and Machine Company John Connor D. T. Farrington James Holland Sisters Waterbury Lodge of Elks A. J. Cavanaugh The Waterbury Manufacturing Company Helen Chase Georgie Aprink Helen Mullen Saxe & Floto Lucy Doyle South Street St Francis Xavier's Church Father Curtin St Joseph's Cemetery James Gerity Thomas Mulcahy Martin Keefe James W. Wigmore John Brophy Philip Gliman Anne Coyle W. D. Keenan P. J. Reardon Thomas Lawlor Raymond Mulcahy John Carney Weaterly R. L. John Gilmour Thomas Gerity Stonington B. Carney P. Donahue James Reilly Mystic P. Kenyon Valley Falls Bernard Coyle West Ha

Peck Estate Faces Prolonged Probate Dispute

In probate court this afternoon the hearing on the administrators accounts was postponed amid heated exchanges between E F Cole for the widow and Seymour for Belle Clackwood of New Jersey. Distribution of assets is approved but not completed, and an appeal appears likely, likely delaying any trial until next winter. Rent collection becomes a point of contention as the administrator asserts authority to collect all rents, while Seymour contends he may prevent full collection for his client's share. The court set June 20 for the continued administration hearing and considered an order to sell part of the Gilbert street property for his client.

Franklin L. Peck Cowell Mra Peck E. F. Cole Seymour New York Belle Clackwood New Jersey Cole Beable Himes Hie Gilbert Street Enee Nee Ee Een Enews Ee

Hotchkiss Hearing on Estate Administration Proceedings

A probate court hearing on administrator William B. Hotchkiss’s management of Berkley Hotchkiss estate proceeds. He defended his $2500 fee amid disputes with sister Mrs Catherine Drexel over distribution, noting a $1000 employee claim and estate valued around $50,000. The session included tense exchanges with attorney Bronson and laughed interruptions. hearing to resume later.

William B. Hotchkiss Berkley Hotchkiss Catherine Drexel West Attorney Bronson Drexel Burpee Cassidy Bronson

Springfield wins in pool contest. Hartford close behind

Springfield leads Connecticut league pool play with strong daily runs while Hartford narrowly trails and Waterbury follows. New Britain finishes near the back with about half the leaders' runs. Monroe's Business College defeats Hustlers in a high scoring game highlighted by Kelly's 14 strikeouts. Taft of Watertown and West Gilbert high split a doubleheader, Gilbert losing both games.

Springfield Hartford Waterbury New Britain Monroe Business College

Middletown and regional high school baseball results and local ads

The report covers Middletown High trimming Bridgeport High 5 to 4 in a nine inning win with batteries Pike and Rohan for Middletown and Malcolm and Donnelly. South Manchester High beat Rockville 13 to 2 with Madden striking out 18, while McEvitt pitched a no hitter for Manchester in a 5 to 0 win at Stafford Springs. Portland High defeated New Britain High 11 to 5 as Cronin fanned 11 and Walsh had 9 for New Britain. All-Willimantics beat Windham 15 to 5 in seven innings at Windham Field. The piece also lists local business ads and community notices including directory stats and various sales.

Middletown High Bridgeport High Middletown Batteries Pike Rohan Malcolm Donnelly Bridgeport South Manchester Rockville Madden Stafford Springs McEvitt Manchester New Britain Portland Portland High School Cronin Walsh All-Willimantics Windham High School Windham Field Willimantic

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