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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
6
A promotional notice touts a desirable land development three and a half miles from the green. It promises one half acre lots with shade trees and running water in each house. The ad invites readers to visit by car and enjoy springs along the Boulevard on the trolley line.
In Houston on October 2 a 10 year old helper, Margaret Mosely, shook out a pillow slip at a local laundry and diamonds worth 3000 dollars flew out. The manager recovered the gems and began an investigation to locate the owner.
A collage of ads notes varied bargains from 25 dollar furniture pieces at Langley to fall overcoats at Wenzel and children’s underwear at Miller and Peck. Retailers highlight tailored suits, dry goods, plumbing, real estate services and fresh pork loins at Public Market.
An insurance pitch urging homeowners to buy a policy of 1000 dollars for three years, claiming it costs less than one cent a day. It stresses that even careful people need coverage because others may be careless when they are away.
The assessment bureau held four meetings on library park layout South Main street grade and North Willow street building lines from Ridgewood to Ludlow. Tensions rose between B T Root and Commissioner Mugler but subsided as Judge Cowell and others argued over land damages and building lines while damages were claimed by Grand street owners and supporters of America street.
Danbury residents Mrs James Doran and son Fenton visit Mrs Ann Brennan in Woodlawn terrace. Martha J. Blakesley's will is probated, leaving her estate to her brother Samuel B. Guernsey after debts. Several local items include a mortgage foreclosure suit by Mrs Clarissa Hand, a West Main street paving plan, and street name change discussion for America Street to Manners terrace.
Local fraternal and church happenings described include the Theta Deltas hosting a ham roast at Fort Trumbull Beach with a large committee, Waterville St Michael's drum corps reception and parade, and forthcoming Soldiers' monument dedication in Watertown. Also listed are annual meetings and officer elections for the Ky bury Institute of Craft and Industry and two churches.
At Newport on October 2, crews work on the stranded cruiser Yankee to lift the bow by removing forward spars. Workers split duties between the cruiser and fighters as spars are prepared for hoisting. The operation aims to raise the ship more than two feet and release trapped water as pumps keep pace.
United States Judge Edward Bradford of Wilmington Delaware rode through a crowd to reach Union Station during a centennial parade. He was blocked by a mail wagon sacks and, after appeals to Judge Buffington and the postmaster, rescued a passage by riding with the sacks to pass the line.
London reports that Queen Margherita opposes any marriage between King Victor and Miss Elkina. If the wedding occurs in Italy the queen would not attend or host a reception and may risk loss of popularity. The correspondent notes strong public interest and potential royal controversy.
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