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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
7
A historical note explains that United States postage stamps use gum derived from sweet potatoes. Government produced gum is applied via pipe fed machines, with summer and winter formulas. Stamps are handled many times. pull middle sheet stamps to avoid finger contact.
Fragmentary dispatch alleges confiscation of enemies wives by a usurper in Morocc o and extortion threats. Messages report a general seeking diplomatic intervention while factions vie for control. The corrupt plot centers on generals Badan and Ragiast with calls for foreign mediation.
Naugatuck items note Miss Nellie O Brien visiting Stamford. Agnes Payton guest of Miss Mamie Cawley in town. Lewis Croft returns from Philadelphia and James Bartell visits NY. Tax rate book signed by city officials. Nora Fitzgerald to Bridgeport hospital for eye treatment. A O H Merry Widow social set for Columbus hall June 12 with Geary Orchestra. Swedish church pastor Rev G A Anderson returns from Cromwell ministers conference. Cement crosswalks at Main and Maple under construction. St Francis society drum corps to be photographed next Sunday. Gavel lodge K P memorial service planned for June 7 with Rev W H Garth. Scott company U R K P fair awards free Boston trip to Mrs Hannah Alm. Mrs Matilda Peterson and Miss Iverina Johnson sail to Sweden this summer. Maplewood baseball vs Merry Widows next Saturday at firemen field. Memorial Day observed by St Francis T A B society next Sunday. Tracy Noble injured riding saddle horse near Platts Mills. Health report shows no contagious diseases. scarlet fever quarantine lifted. Margaret McDermott and Henry Wagner married at St Francis church. Newlyweds plan Highland avenue residence. A Bridgeport touring car went off Beacon Falls road. boulder saved occupants. car towed to Waterbury for repairs. Fire department seeks May park fire alarm box. 30 boxes exist. painters to repaint boxes. fire extinguishers for hills residents debated with June 16 hearing planned. Trolley siding plan changes shorten proposed end at crosswalks Maple street. public hearing date to be announced.
Watertown loses to Ridge school 8 to 6 as Grace Stevens from New York visits A J Stevens. Second team schedules John A Donnell reserves at 3 on the new field. Watertown travels to Waterville Saturday. Waterbury game canceled. Scott memorial dedication drew many locals. Sarah Whitman Trumbull Chapter D A R erected the monument to Jonathan Scott and Hannah Hawkes Scott. Welcome address by Mrs Merritt Heminway. Jeanette Cowell unveiled the monument. Judge Cowell recalled ancient times. D A R adjourned to Mrs Heminway’s home for a meeting.
B J Flynn of Wood street visited Waterville last evening. The Congregational church hosts its annual strawberry and ice cream supper tonight from five to eight. Oakville company factory girls plan a Sunday outing in Missell's grove near Watertown. L E Warner of Main street spied a deer on the northern village toward Watertown during a recent fishing trip. Warner came within close range of the sizeable animal. Seymour Hoxley on Knob hill was bitten by a spider while gardening Saturday and suffers blood poisoning from the bite. The arachnid leaped from a tomato plant to his hand.
New Britain moves to start municipal playgrounds this summer. Mayor Landers plans to clear the lot for dedication by June 17 to provide safe play spaces for local children. Barn break-ins in Putnam and thefts near Marion’s line reported, with horses driven off and one abandoned after a broken trace. Clarence M. Thompson returns from Tennessee to work with the Connecticut Prison Association. Adrian R. Wadeworth named ward enforcer of Farmington borough. election recount issues noted. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup promoted for children as a maple-sugar flavored remedy, sold by Beckingham Pharmacy.
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell endured a forty hour battle with a pack of hungry dogs on drifting ice off Labrador in 10 below zero, using skin boots as warmth, killing three dogs for food, and crafting a signal pole from dog legs to call for rescue by Captain Bartlett and crew of the Strathcona. The episode, later recounted, shows his peril and ingenuity in extreme cold.
Market notes show dairy products and poultry items with prices and limited availability. Items include butter creamery specials, fresh cream, white and fancy varieties, and several poultry products noted with demand hints and packaging. Prices and exact items are inconsistently stated due to OCR errors.
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