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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

2

We Want New Officials in Our City

Local writer condemns city officials for delays in action while exposing them to free meals. They plan another “blow out” and study widening Baldwin street for double tracks, prompting taxpayer concern and rumors of graft. The piece ends by promoting a local tea and coffee shop as a counterpoint to the officials’ practices.

Thomaston Branch Reservoir O. K Baldwin Lower Baldwin Street Baldwin Street

Meetings Tonight Across Clubs And Unions In Town

A list of meetings and events scheduled for tonight includes the International Molders Union Workmen's Circle Branch 26, Court Welch No 84 F of A, Wadhams post No 49 G A R, Court Rose Hill No 91 F of A, St Mary's Drum Corps Oakville, Court R F Phelan No 122 F of A, Tunxis Tribe No 10 Improved Order RM, and the Friendly League. Also listed are school of housekeeping sessions with dressmaking, cookery courses at 7:30 p m, domestic arts, and shirt waist suits lectures at 3 p m and 7:30 p m.

Court Hancock A. O. H. International Molders’ Union Workmen's Circle Court Welch A. Wadhams’ Post G. A. R. Court Rose Hill A. St Mary’s Drum Corps Oakville R. F. Phelan A. Tunxis Tribe School of Housekeeping A. m P. m

City notes reveal meetings, derailment, and social events

The City reports a board of finance meeting at 4 pm, plus upcoming Memorial and church events. A derailment blocked Waterbury to Winsted rail traffic for hours while Amity Castle plans an August 22 outing. Social items include marriages, appointments, and organizational notes from Waterbury and nearby towns.

Board of Finance Excelsior Council James J. Behan Cherry Stret Lakeville C. Hall The Holy Name Society St Francis Xavier's Church John N. Lewis, Jr St John's Church Williamstown College Waterbury Winsted

Typhoid fever grips Mrs Dunn of Bridgeport

Mrs J J Dunn of 433 Kossuth street Bridgeport is very ill at home with typhoid malaria. J Brown sues Joseph Madalina Martone for 100 dollars. attached property on South Leonard street to cover about 40 dollars. case before Justice Charles Bauby on Thursday June 11. An New Haven officer searches for Salvatore Conto, held there on assault charges after prior junk and theft arrests in New Haven and Bridgeport.

Amity Castle No 11 Mabel Stanway Jackson Friendly League Sliss Margaret A. Mann Paul Gillette Root Kent Reunion Association Rena Swift West Cheshire Bridgeport New Haven Hamden Waterbury New Milford Kent Plymouth Bristol Cheshire Chauncey Ives Mt Carmel Reno Swift Mack Haskins Martin Myer Jacques May Hanlon Mr Myers Martin Myers William Bergin Wolcott Street Myers Walnut Street Baldwin Street Waterville Way James Street Beck Street Board of Public Works Naseatork Waterberg James A. Hynes Kinaies C. Cc. Commerfort J. J. Dunn Kossuth Street Emma Cassidy Adams Mass George Dagankorp Justice of Peace Charles Bauby Salvatore Conto Conto Elm City

Deaths and Funerals Highlight Well Known Local Figures

Obituaries note Mrs Mary J Williams mother of Arthur L Williams of this city, and Arden Henry Coe 56, a longtime market gardener born in Litchfield 1851. Coe died on Bradleyville road after ten days illness, survived by widow and son Harry Smith Coe. Jeremiah Denehy funeral held at Immaculate Conception. Edward J Downey led "Beautiful Land on High." Large, diverse floral tributes and many mourners attend.

Mary J. Williams Arthur L. Williams Cheshire Arden Henry Coe Bradleyville Road Mad River Grange The Grange Harry Smith Coe West Cemetery Litchfield Jeremiah Denehy Immaculate Conception Church Father James Denehy Catherine Slavin Mary Kenney Jeremiah Lovett Martin Casey Mary Nellie O'Donnell Waterbury Clock Co Annie Cahill Margaret Wren Bessie Nellie Moriarty Richard

Suit to test prize fight attendance dropped in Honolulu

A suit filed to test if attending a prize fight could bar a man from public office was brought against U. S. District Attorney R W Breckons. The case was dismissed yesterday on nolle prosequi.

Honolulu United States R W. Breckens

Sailor Brand Items Prominently Sold in All Styles and Prices

A local shop touts the Sailor line as very popular and available in all styles, colors, grades, and at all price ranges. The phrase emphasizes the Sailor as a town favorite that remains stylish and widely desired.

SPECIAL FRIDAY PRICES AT MILLER & PECKCO

Bargain day offers across the store with ladies coats skirts and suits deeply discounted. Items include silk coats plaid wool skirts prince chap suits shirt waist suits taffeta silks petticoats and more with prices down from 29c to $12.50 and rugs curtains and porch screens also on sale.

Miller & PeckCo Hamburg

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