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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

5

Corner stone laying for St John of the Crow church in Middlebury

The corner stone of the new St John of the Crow church was laid amid impressive ceremonies in Middlebury. Dozens from Waterbury and Naugatuck attended as priests from multiple towns participated. The colonial red brick structure with two 80 foot towers will seat 700 and signals growth for a town long slow to expand.

St John of the Crow Middlebury Waterbury Nauga~tuck Westover School J. J. Loftus Watertown J. J. O'Brien Waterstown Walter J. Shanley Danbury Michael Barry Torrington Patrick Duggan Ignatius Martinez Farrel Martin D. D W. J. Fanning Union City Michael Higgins Naugatuck Michael J. Traynor Waterville Tierney Loftus Father Shanley Thomas Kelly

Harvest Festival at St Patrick's parish concert

A recent Harvest Festival concert at St Patrick's parish drew strong attendance and is praised as a delightful Sunday event. The festival continues four evenings with suppers 5 to 8 pm, featuring a sisters directed program tonight and a lineup of table and service volunteers listed by name.

St Patrick's P. Courtney A. Courtney Phelan Withey J. Galvin Malone Lawlor Mra Bresnahan Farrell Keenan Griffin Sullivan Dunn Flaherty Carroll Mra Joyce Edmunds Mra Devine Magner Horan Conway Mitchell Horigan Miss Spender Sherlock Skein Carrolll Gorman Dunphy Delaney Molly Mahaney Margaret Cronan P. Lynch

Strike of Lasters Hits Lynn Shoe Industry

In Lynn Massachusetts the strike by lasters began last Friday and now threatens extensive disruption to the local shoe trade. About 1500 workers walked out and as shops stay closed many other workers are kept idle. factories may suspend operations if orders are not fulfilled. The union alleges manufacturers drift away from the Manufacturers' association, amid tension over the Joseph Count Co dispute. A board of trade tried to arrange talks with Count officials to avert a broader walkout.

Lynn Mass Manufacturers’ Association Joseph Caunt Co Thevrion Board of Trace Count Company

Brooklyn Athletic Club set to meet tomorrow evening

The Brooklyn Athletic club will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening to transact business. A sacred concert at St Patrick's parish hall on Porter street drew a large audience last night as the program from the Democrat was well received. The concert won the preliminary to the harvest festival which lasts four nights. Tom Dodds is likely to join the B A C football squad next week. The team, after reviewing the All Waterbury lineup, believes it will win the championship and manager Dunphy expects an out of town team for the next game when the B A C makes its initial appearance.

Brooklyn Athletic Club St Patrick's Parish Porter Street the Democrat Tom” Dodds All-Waterbury Dunphy

John Bergen Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

John Bergen aged 38 killed himself in his parents home at 392 Mill street after a quarrel with his wife at 456 West Malin street. The body was moved to Moriarty Sons and Calvary Cemetery burial planned, with family mourners including wife and eight relatives.

John Bergen Mal Street Weat Malin Library Park Crane Moriarty @ Sons George Bergen Mill Street Florence Harry Eugene Louis Golden George Harten Edward Bailey Bristol Bert Longworth Clara Bergen New

City Court Jammed As Light Neglect Case Fails

In city court Judge Burpee presided over a crowded docket with Prosecutor McGrath. Orson Light’s case for neglecting wife and child collapsed due to absent state witnesses. Several intoxication convictions followed with fines and probation. Parker pleaded guilty to theft from F B Wallace Co, possible mental concerns noted. Desible jailed for coal theft after plea of need. case continued. Gaming house raids led to Shusky’s Sunday Club closure and eleven men jailed for gambling.

Burpee McGrath Orson Light Michael Villette Jai Martin Hanson Thomas Callahan Costa John O'Dell Daniel Doyle William Geneski John Yeraski Ottone Tedesco Joe Zosmka George P. Parker Wallace & Co Abbott Avenue Parker Louis Desible Desible Frank Sisky Shusky South Main Street

Young Roosevelt Sees Smoke Cigarettes in Thompsonville

Theodore Roosevelt Jr did not hunt on Saturday despite two guns and hunting dress. He was seen downtown in game clothes smoking, visiting the post office, and receiving mail. Overseer Hineson says Roosevelt will work at the tubs Monday, keeping his end up with the man opposite. Also noted are Masonic Anniversary events in Boston with thirteen grand masters present.

Thompsonville Theodore Roosevelt, Jr W. J. Hineson Roosevelt

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