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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

5

Curwan Dry Goods Co Offers Glassware and Dinner Sets on Sale

Rich cut glass bon baskets water carafes lemonade sets and Austrian and Bohemian glassware are advertised at sale prices with numerous items listed including German and American china. Dining room rails plates decorated glassware lamps and carpets appear with specific sale pricing and a floor display call to visit the store’s third floor for discounted selections.

China Germany Japan Austria England America

Millinery Reduction Cuts Hat Prices Citywide

Ladies urged to buy trimmed and untrimmed hats at half the price, promising stylish, becoming headwear. The ad proclaims the store as the city’s long established destination for bargains on millinery.

Bare Foot Sandals Picked For Girls And Boys

Bargain priced footwear spotted with casual beach style for children and teens. A playful summer option highlighted by low prices and simple, breezy design. Inclusion of tan calf straps noted, with sale emphasis aimed at families seeking affordable sandals.

Waterbury Board of Safety Transacts Business and New Ordinance Proposed

The Waterbury Board of Safety met with Mayor Thoms presiding and filed petitions for a Hill Street fire alarm box. Residents Richard Harmon and Frank Lavette sought better police protection on Charles Street, with the matter continued. Several firefighter appointments were filed, and a side walk bill was referred. A pedestrian and trucking ordinance was outlined, directing police on traffic stops with fines from five to fifty dollars. The meeting closed after approving bills and payrolls. A separate note reports Ida May Gordon’s suicide after a shooting incident in Savannah.

Board of Safety Thoms Hill Street Improvement Society Hill and Pilgrim Streets Richard Harmon Frank Lavette Charles Street John J. Saunders Patrick H. Kelly Joseph J. Gagain Thomas F. Cavanaugh Baldwin Street Chatfield Minor Lewis Heitman Moore Grand Street P. J. Dwyer Board of Works Lake Street City Hall Annex Samuel Cyril Walsh New York City of Waterbury Police Department Board of Aldermen

Shoe Bargains for Friday and Saturday

Bargain offer for two days featuring men and women shoes at low prices. Men’s styles listed from 2.50 to 1.45 with various leathers and colors. Women’s Oxford and oxford-like shoes highlighted with several price points and colors.

Pritchard Case Seeks Probate Hearing Continuance

Henry Pritchard, bookkeeper for Hotchkiss and Templeton on South Main, asks the probate court to continue the will hearing of his grandmother Harriet Pritchard. An inquiry into the estate before distribution is sought. Charles L. Pritchard of Chicago, now deceased, left $150,000 to Harriet in trust for Henry and Charles Jr. The court granted Onry Pritchard Jr. a continuance. hearing set for Monday.

Henry Pritchard Hotchkiss & Templeton South Main Street Harriet Pritchard Charles Pritchard Henry Harriet Charles L Chicago Onry Pritchard, Jr

Brooklyn Briefs Tells Local Trips Events and Sports Notes

Mr and Mrs A Carey of Bank street vacationing at Walnut Beach. Miss Helen Relilly of Charles Street visiting friends in New Haven. Mrs Darling of Bank street returned from East Hartford. William Reynolds of Seavill Street engine house on nine day vacation, partial New York. St Joseph society entertainment and dance at Lithuanian ball on Green Street. First business men vs letter carriers game at golf grounds tomorrow afternoon. Brooklyn Athletic club rooms damaged slightly by rain due to a defective skylight. Demo­crat to bulletins Ten Round Bout Papke vs Ketchell at Milwaukee tonight. Possible warrants for arrest in Bank Street pool room incident, no complaints filed yet. Liberty Street extension to span Great Brook. cement bottom laid, wall half built, more stone and cement needed. engines working at culvert. William Mahaney organizes nine new teams to challenge Brooklyn Business Men’s team, but Joseph Smith’s schedule blocks matches for mediocre clubs. Sulphur cream of tartar lozenges at Walker’s drug store for 10 cents.

A. (. Carey Bank Street Walnut Beach Helen Relilly Charles Street New Haven Brooklyn Golf Grounds Brooklyn Athletic Club Bill Papke Stanley Ketchell Milwaukee Democrat Liberty Street Great Brook William Mahaney Brooklyn Business Men Joseph Smith Walker's

Carter Dispute Halts Watertown Road Land Deal

A conflict between the board of aldermen and L. R. Carter stalls the sale of about four acres on Watertown road. The board conditions the transfer for manufacturing use, while Carter’s party rejects any encumbrance. Mayor may veto the aldermen's order, with Carter proposing conveyance at $500 per acre with no conditions.

Board of Aldermen L. R. Carter Watertown Carter

Faber Allowance Hearing Set in Probate Court Saturday

In probate court Saturday morning a motion for the continuance of a thirty dollar monthly allowance for Mrs Lucy Faber widow of Adam Faber will be heard The widow has not received funds from the estate over the past year and relies on friends support Her case follows an earlier order granting seven dollars monthly from the estate and the record notes family tensions surrounding her living arrangements and counsel John O Neill before the superior court last week

Lucy Faber Adam Faber Senate John O'Neil Superior Court

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