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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
5
Philadelphia judge weighs Charles Dyott bid for guardian of sister Marion B. Dyott feeble minded inherited 20000 dollars and 2500 yearly income alleged she squandered money on clothing including 32 shirt waists bought at once medical testimony found no mental disease case left open for future action by the sister.
Last day of a knep pant sale offers the entire stock for 1.25 dollars at Upson Singleton. Mrs John Carney of Bridgeport is building on Charles street. John Slossher, pitcher, moves to Greenwich to work in a garage and will pitch for the town team. Rudolph Brice on Bank street injured his right knee, treated at Smiths drug store. North End merchants arranged a game with the Golf grounds after news of no local game. Harry Brown and John Bromsky were bruised loudly after colliding with pipes during a Lyceum basketball game. Bank street saloon windows display beverages while another shows holy pictures for sale, prompting public comments. Thomas Lynch, son of North Riverside street, graduated from St Thomas Seminary in Hartford and played Lady Macbeth at a bishop’s reception, may study abroad. Third Congregational church youths staged a College Chums sketch led by Roy Winters with a cast. later a social session. A note promotes sulphur and cream of tartar lozenges at Walker’s drug store for 30 cents and cites Dewitt’s Little Early Risers sold by Buckingham pharmacy.
Nine candidates were admitted yesterday in the district court bringing the total to 20. The successful ones include Paul Graf John M Fogarty Emmanuel F Montelle Pasquale Codella Primus Gauter John F Sundstrom Paul E Cribber Paul Kiessling Ernest Kannenberg. Some candidates complained of treatment questioning marriage status and willingness to serve if drafted. Judge Cowell urged marriage and family life while one man objected saying he believed the U S was not a fighting country and recalled fighting for France and Germany in Africa. He was nonetheless admitted.
In Philadelphia on June 26, Robert Brown a young butcher confessed to murdering Mrs Annie Castner. He later held her body and showered kisses as he spoke of a broken life and his plea to stop the affair. Police dragged him to the city hall for the hearing.
Albany June 26 Officials report a serious rabies and hydrophobia outbreak across thirty towns in the state. Commissioner Pearson notes the outbreaks are unprecedented locally, with similar activity in Washington where a quarantine was ordered at the president's request. The department will issue a protective circular as rabies is highly contagious.
A senior choir rehearsal at St Francis Xavier's parish is scheduled for tonight. Hamilton & Co offer a big shirt water sale along with other cut price items. Maurice F. Kelleher of 57 Vine Street welcomes a newborn son. A barn at 167 Bank Street will be auctioned next Tuesday at noon and must be removed within five days for new construction. Waterbury Bedding Manufacturing Co plans a ten day sale at 250 East Main Street starting tomorrow with reduced stock on bedding materials and related items. Hamilton & Co on 129 Bank Street advertises deep discounts on shirts waist and related merchandise. The Har Mon guarantee is offered with items leaving the store. Sealed in shop sales and retail notices continue.
Pittaburg June 26. Harry W Tiers a discount clerk was arrested on a warrant after arranging with bank officials to pay back $61,000 theft. Ex-bank examiner said Tiers, dismissed two years ago, had prior deficits in real estate. He posted $10,000 bail. An official statement cited a $51,000 earlier theft 16 years ago and partial restitution with collateral notes.
John W. Wallis was granted a divorce from Annie Elizabeth Wallis on the ground of desertion. He testified he came to this country in 1884 alone after his wife refused to join him from Sheffield, England. They had two daughters, Florence and Edith, now about 24, with Wallis having stopped supporting them about sixteen years ago. He sent money and a photo request that went unanswered. The court heard his English pastor’s remark about a letter he wrote that would melt a stone’s heart, then explained the phrase to the judge. After testimony from Edward A. Levick, Wallis’s decree was allowed.
Social and fraternal groups announce July and August meetings with one monthly session for Court McGlyney. St Mary's alumni host a reception and dance at Mulcahy Memorial this evening at 8:30 with music by Galipeau. Various courts and encampments elect officers and prepare installations. Tunxis tribe holds elections and Haymakers set duties. a fraternal visit to Winsted is planned tomorrow night.
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