08 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
1
A North End piece lampoons Mayor Kilduff accusing him of killing duff over Rapho and praises his defense of citizens against trash. The column promotes local shop offers selling tea at 6 cents per pound with soap, coffee, and a 1 quart pail, plus an 86-inch picture as a sale gimmick.
Light your lantern tonight at 6 53 Miss Mary M Abbott speaks Whittier at Friendly League. There is a suspected measles outbreak north end of city among children. Catholic Literary association to host thirty third annual concert April 20 at Leavenworth hall with Lallier's orchestra. Joseph Phelan charged with theft on State street. case continued. Various society meetings and speeches planned including New Haven Knights of Columbus officers elected and Mayors Association gathering in New Britain. City aldermen debate garbage contract terms amid controversy over disposal plans and potential city run cremat ion option.
Special forecast for Connecticut notes fair tonight and Friday with warmer west areas and fresh easterly winds. Dr Munn and Rev Dr Parry address Sci Society and First Baptist Church respectively this evening with free admission. Mrs Angelina Scott dies in Pearsall ville. funeral Friday at Pine Grove. Mrs Lizzie M Mirfield dies at 536 North Main. service Saturday 2:30 at Riverside. Community notes include predictions of warming weather, a Waterville Girls club calisthenics exhibition, local saloon license funds for police pension, and legal questions over a forged claim involving James V Clarke.
District of Waterbury SS Probate Court March 8 1900 Estates of Julius and Devanx late of Waterbury deceased Tyxin Whe application of John B Devanx proving letters of administration may be granted on said estate. It is ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office Waterbury March 15 1900 at noontime and that notice of pendency and time of hearing be published once in a newspaper circulating in said district. Robert A Lowe Judge.
The store announces continual additions to the mourning department with a vast display of trimmed hats and bonnets. A new mourning veil line includes Silk Nun's Veiling and short veils with mourning borders.
Bargain day promotions list deep discounts on ladies wear and household items headed by Miller & Peck Co. Items include Calico wrappers at 49c, Mohair waists, crepon and serge skirts, silk serge, towels, damask napkins, ribbons, silks, lace trimmings, umbrellas, shirts, and rugs with prices several times reduced. bulk of page reads like a crowded promotional catalog from a department store sale.
A sales page lists Ladies English cloth suits, all wool and broadcloth varieties with prices from 8.50 to 16.50, plus numerous skirts in plaids and solid colors at 1.25 to 7.50. Also notes opening week of new spring muslin wear, corset covers, waists, gowns, and a stationery department.
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