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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1908

Page

6

Divorce Case Reveals Wife’s Poison Fears and Ward’s Dr Jekyll Style

Mrs Jennie Ward of Waterbury and Naugatuck sued Frank B Ward for desertion in a superior court session before Judge Wheeler. The testimony described illness she attributed to poison, Ward’s erratic behavior, and her claim he compelled her to deed property. Ward denied poisoning, claiming she harmed herself. witnesses said he avoided work while she managed farm duties. The case was continued for further evidence.

Jennie Ward Frank B. Ward Wheeler Superior Court Ward Driver Waterury Naugatuck Carmody Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Plank Road Melbourne Australia Hiram Mansfield Bethany Mansfeld Fiji Islands South Africa Frank Harrison Prospect

Police Court Hears Assault Charge In Chatfield Avenue Case

In a single session, Frank DeLapa faced assault charges after allegedly attacking 10 year old Mary Mungardi at her Chatheid avenue home. The girl reported crying on Bank street and identifying DeLapa, who denies the accusation. He is held to the superior court in $1000 bail. Two bakery owners, M Willinger and Raffelo Guerrera, faced counts under a bake shop law. their case was continued a week on recognizances. The statute bans underground bake shops reopened after closure, with authorities aiming to shut such sites on Chatfield avenue.

Frank DeLapa Mary Mungardi Chatheid Avenue Hickey Bank Street DeLapa Massachusetts DeSapa Ball M. Willinger Raffelo Guerrera Theu Uhatheld Avenue

Tech Exhibit Showcasing Pupil Works Sunday Afternoon

Work of pupils to be displayed at Notre Dame Academy Sunday at 4 p.m. The annual art exhibit features numerous students under instruction. A cone of chine palatine Reet cence wane appears, and the exhibit continues through Monday with daily viewings.

Notre Damme Academ

Horton and Wood Firm Incorporates Hotel and Liquor Venture

The Horton company and Arthur Wood form a Kilungiy Bias corporation to operate a hotel and ark shop, deal in liquor, with capital stock set at 95,000. Officials note the certificate of incorporation filed by D Horton and Arthur V Wood, name Groton incorporator H Paise Sos, and details on capital stock.

the & D. Horton Co Kilungiy Iquor D. Horton Arthur V. Wood H. Paise Groton Plendid

Killoughey case paused for rest until next Tuesday

The Killoughey will case rested until fore noon next Tuesday at 11:16 o clock. Mary Whalen, sister of Mrs Killoughey, testified she cared for the deceased from January to October 1906, noting Father Gleeson advised against doctors and money being spent on funeral expenses, while Kiloughey used whiskey and prayed little.

Killoughey Mary Whalen Waterbury

Daniel O Connell Irish drama staged for St Thomas charity

Po li's theater presented Daniel O Connell to benefit St Thomas's church. The cast, including Bernadine Carney as Edmund Dacre, impressed a small audience. The Newsboy Quartet made its public debut, receiving encores. All participants donated services, but expected expenses may limit financial success.

Poli's Daniel O'Connell St Thomas's Church St Patrick's Night City Hall Bernadine Carney Edmund Dacre Newsboy Quartete Charles Conner W. Conner Joe Errico James Cunningham B. L. Maloney George "Daterward Sir” George J. Shanahan Ana Yea Weneescot Bernadine Carney Leonard Burke T. J. McMahon Gen” Yorke T. A. Maher Arthur Hawtrey Carl Snowman Tobin James Delaney Sheehan Connie Cassidy Nora Dacre Burke Anna McAvoy Emily D‘alroy Misa Elisabeth B O Rourke Ellen O'Donovan Emerald Casey Katherine Gleeson Pessyres Daisy Lord

Kennedy Bill Sparks Education Funding Debate

Commissioners Chase and Scully met with Superintendent Tinker and Principal Wilby to discuss Mr Kennedy’s claim for extra work. They plan a written statement to the committee, noting Kennedy taught 188 pupils, more than the others, and clarifying the board’s approval. Other teachers’ claims aren’t before the committee.

Chase and Scully Department of Finance Tinker Wilby Kennedy Board of Education

Walker Refuses Jail Fare In Mexico Extradition Case

San Diego reports W F Walker, Connecticut absconder, lost in habeas corpus battle with Judge Cadena who ruled his papers go to the Mexican Supreme Court. He faces possible return to Connecticut if Cadena’s ruling stands. Separately, a telegraphic order confined him, barred meals, and he appealed to the U S consul. The confinement order was reportedly revoked yesterday.

San Diego Cal W. F. Walker Connecticut Cadena Walker Supreme Court of Mexico Ensenada City of Mexico Messrs Fuller & Cervantes F. P. Ramirez Supreme Court Mexico City E. C. Bailey Batley Ambassador Thompson Cuartel

Board of Charities Holds Delayed Meeting in Branford and Wethersfield

The board met yesterday missing only Dr Brown. Miss R. G. Bacon reported visits to Wethersfield prison and Branford almahouse in good condition. Mrs Mitchell described work with temporary home children. J. B. Holman spoke of the national conference in Mond and visits to Lakeville and other sites. The next board session in July will elect officers.

E Board of Charities Tol E. A. Down C. . Kellogg Litchfield County Brown R. G. Bacon New Haven Wethersfield Almahouse Branford Mra F. A. Mitchell Norwich J. B. Holman Old Saybrook Atmond Kellogg Connecticut School of Imbeciles Lakeville Ee Aerts vi Te Alme- Nees Winsted New Hartford Aes Association Wallingford

Annual Banquet Held By First Baptist Church Orchestra

The women of the executive committee of the First Baptist Church hosted the annual banquet for the church Sunday school orchestra. The event took place in the church parish hall with a menu relished by attendees. Committee members included Mrs W. H. Hine as chairman, Mrs Elles Murray, Mrs W. A. Chase, Mrs EL Taylor, Mrs W. M. Shaw, and Mrs Loren R. Carter.

First Baptist Church Parchire W. H. Hine Elles Murray W. A. Chase EL. Taylor W. M. Shaw Loren R. Carter Ani

Variety of Sets and Lamps at Bargain Prices

An advertisement lists toilet sets from $2 to $10 parlor lamps from $1.50 to $8 water sets $1 to $5 wine sets $1 to $4 and a wide China assortment with many items including chocolate berry and cake sets sugar and cream sets ice bowls fruit dishes and vases all at low prices.

China

Thomaston Waterbury trolley to resume work by September

Thomaston Maine June 5 official settlement ends long delay on the Thomaston Waterbury trolley line. Five hundred men will be employed and cars expected to run by September 1. C A Mellen president signed the agreement, papers received by City Attorney John P Kellogs. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for children by Buckingham pharmacy.

Thomaston Waterbury C. A. Mellen John P. Kellogs Kennedy Buckingham Pharmacy

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