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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
President Roosevelt studies plans for a summer voyage to British East Africa with son Kermit likely joining as a hunting outfitter. He may also write on his return, dedicating much time to studying local habits and wildlife.
Regular meeting of Court Welch F of A tonight at 8 in Goodwill hall. American Pin Co plant to run only four days a week until further notice. St Michael's drum corps prize dance set for June 19 in Goodwill hall. Rowbottom Machine Co employees begin summer half holiday Saturday. Waterville Engine Co meeting tomorrow at 8. Ball game Saturday at 3 30 between Waterville and Watertown with Barker and McMahon on the local battery. Watertown touted as strongest in years. a good game expected.
The Taft team is scheduled to play Gunnery here tomorrow. The game tomorrow afternoon between John O'Donnell's Reserves and the second team will be called at 3 o'clock. Mrs T J McLarney of Waterbury visited in town yesterday. The Baldwin school will close for summer on June 6. George Zeidler drilled boys on Christ's Church grounds last evening. Mrs Walton returned from Pennsylvania. Marion Madden returned from New Haven. Warren Hammiston bought another house in Waterbury after the one that died last Saturday. T F Atwood is replacing his wooden front with a concrete walk at his drug store.
Frederick Warner of Bridgeport renewed acquaintances in town while E Howell and X Poster returned to their former homes in New York state. A prayer meeting at the Congregational church begins at 7 00 PM. The strawberry supper last evening at the Congregational church drew a large crowd. Miss Nellie Cleary of Newton Heights visits Terrington relatives for a few days. Mrs B D J Mattoon has gone back to New York City after a week with her parents on Palle Avenue.
The War Department has issued guidance clarifying that the term National Holidays used with army rations refers to days declared as regal holidays by the federal government. In Washington reports, construction work continues on the next 26,000 ton battleship.
In New Britain a man hawked strainers at 15 cents claiming they were mandated by the Hartford board of health, tricking several residents before disappearing. In Wethersfield Diacomo Borrelli, 35, died at the state prison after a theft sentence from 1907, leaving a sister in New Haven. Hartford officials seek dog wardens. no legal requirement. Torrington letter carrier Michael Hickey, arrested for robbing letters, was bound over for trial after waiving examination. Bridgeport six year old Lizzie Prion died after being struck by a garage driver on Iranistan avenue. ruling: accidental death. New Britain coal bid row: City Coal of Hartford to supply 175 tons, local dealers protest contract awarded by safety board.
Steve Brodie's son, known as "Young Steve," is pronounced dying of heart failure after being found collapsed on the Bowery sidewalk in front of his father's saloon. He had worked as a "character" at the venue, where his father made his fortune, and his life followed a decline after the license was not renewed.
Philadelphia reports the Union League folds after five weeks of adversity and rain. Two clubs had already quit, six attempted to persevere through Memorial Day, but bad weather delivered the final blow and the organization ceased operations.
Juse 5 event details show M Daniels known as the Kamen Get of the New York Athletic era clinching a spot in London. He won the Traverse Island Olympic swimming tryouts 100 meter race in 1 min ute 925 seconds, allegedly breaking the world record for three and three-fifths seconds.
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