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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

6

Bishop Tierney Funeral Schedule And Court Opening

The body of Bishop Michael Tierney lies in state at St Josephs cathedral until burial Friday. Requiem mass and office of the dead follow with Archdiocese clergy in attendance. the burial occurs after the mass. The October term of the supreme court opened with prayers led by Rev James W Bradin, who invoked mercy for the bishop and the sorrowing flock.

Michael Tierney St Joseph’s Cathedral Te Cathedral William H. O'Connell Boston John Synott Matthew Harkins Providence Ept Hartford Supreme Court Capitol Edward W. Dewey James W. Bradin St John's Church Michael Tierhey Bradin

Fraternal News Roundup From Brass City Lodges

Social and fraternal events fill the week with initiations and appointments across bodies. Foresters, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen, Odd Fellows, Masons and Queen’s Daughters report new officers, candidates and social gatherings at local halls and churches.

Canterbury residents seek river boundary with Plainfield

Residents living on the east side of the Quinebaug river including Packerville favor using the river as Canterbury Plainfield boundary. They want a land strip four tales long by half a mile wide to be gathered in by Plainfield before the general assembly.

Canterbury Quinebaug Packerville Plainfield Plainield

Deaths and Funerals in Toronto and Local Cemeteries

Mrs Catherine Newton mother of Clarke H W Newton of Apothecaries Hall Co died at her Toronto home. Funeral for Grace Viola Cosgrove held from North Malin Street residence with Rev F D Buckley of Trinity Church officiating and interment at Pine Grove cemetery. John Bergen’s funeral from his mother’s home at 292 Mill Street with bearers John Evan Philip Greenwood Burton Leavenworth Louis Golden George Harding Edgar Bailey. Later ming jwas in Pine Grove cemetery.

Catherine Newton Clarke H. W. Newton The Apothecaries’ Hall Co Toronto Grace Viola Cosgrove North Malin Street F. D. Buckley Trinity Church Pine Grove Cemetery John Bergen Mill Street John Evan Philip Greenwood Burton Leavenworth Louis Golden George Harding Edgar Bailey Pine Grove

Woman repels 100 men in squatter rights clash

Mrs Nora Wallace, an elderly resident on Sherman Street in South Brooklyn, defies a 100 man entry attempt led by James Birga. She hurls cobblestones and proclaims she will defend her property, prompting a court case on civil line.

New York Sherman Street Brooklyn Nora Wallace William M. Calder Calder Builder Company Mra Wallace James Birga West Twentieth Street Bizga Gelamar Supreme Court

Teachers Must Attend Annual Convention Reports Now Required

The school board imposes a rule compelling teachers to attend the annual convention and submit a written report on the first day of school after the event. Sessions will be in New Haven and Hartford, with teachers traveling to both cities and delivering reports to their principals.

Board of Education New Haven Hartford

Hartford Pageant Draws Three Miles Of Flag-Waving Children

Hartford on October 7 witnessed a grand procession as about eight thousand school children marched in a flag bearing parade from Barnard’s Park. The youngsters performed with military precision, delighting thousands of spectators who applauded along the route with no mishaps reported.

Hartford Theodore Barnards Park

Infant Dies After Birth in City

Yesterday Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of 21 Putnam Street welcomed a son who lived less than a day. The family funeral was held this afternoon. A billboard at East Main and Taylor burned last evening. firefighters extinguished the blaze with chemicals. John Kent of New Britain fell from a moving trolley in Waterbury Monday night, breaking his collar bone. Dr J L Kelly attended to him after return home. Captain Smith of Hartford's visiting police said the Waterbury squad is IEEE.

Court Falcon F. of A Foresters’ Hall Amity Council Knights of the Golden Eagle Pythian Hall EB. F. Durand Company Scott Company of Naugatuck Waterbury Women's Club Second Congregational Church The Foresters Court Crosby Court Vigilant White Oak Camp Woodmen of the World Arthur J. Lunny Townsend Lodge Naomi Chapter Lilian Barber Taylor Robert C. Manville Frank R. White George E. Pettigrew M. L. Welgner Queen's Daughters J. H. Turley C. C. Russell James P. Morris John Gill A. J. Cordon Michael D. Russell Barcelona Council K. of C East Main Street William F. Ryan Tee Tierney James M. Lynch Harmony Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Roy C Ite David L. Durant Los Angeles Robert S. Walker Frederick 8. Buckley A. J. Shipley Et Callan A. I. Goodrich M. Baldwin Carl Anderson Putnam Street East Main Taylor Streets John Kent New Britain Waterbury Kent J. L. Kelly Smith Hartford

Democratic Nominations Spotlight Fifteenth Sixteenth Districts

Delegates in the sixteenth district chose Al conan John Hurley as the Democratic nominee for senator after a unanimous ballot and a jailhouse style rally. In the fifteenth, Peter Hock was nominated. Hock, a Bavaria native, bakery owner, and Lyra Society member, pledged to accept and fight for voters.

Senate Peter ‘Hock Department of Public Works Alconan John Hurley Francis P. Guilfolle Fconan M. J. Phelan William Bowe William Johnson M. J. Noonan John Carey Fred Laller Patrick Flaherty James Thompson William Burns Timothy Moriarty Dennis Havican Hurley Guilfotte Hoke Smith F. P. Guillfoile M. J. Carney Martin J. Dunphy Daniel Sullivan Peter McConnell John Hitchcock Peter Hock Hock Mr Hock Bavaria North Main Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir Lyra Singing Society

Meriden Republicans Nominate Slate at Oct Caucus Rally

Meriden Republicans held a regular caucus followed by a rally headlined by Congressmen George L. Lilley Senator Stiles Judson and George C. Woodruff editor of the Litchfield Enquirer Speakers praised party unity Heinemann was nominated for senator and Wilbur Parker and Daniel Donovan for representatives. Local names and partial phrases suggest last night’s proceedings and nominations.

Meriden George L. Lilley Stiles Judson George C. Woodruff Litchfield Enquirer Charles J?. Heinemann Wilbur. F.parker Daniel J. Donovan Ie Ee Wan Cot Toome

Rally plans and historic campaign scenes described in Waterbury era

The account notes a Democratic rally with Guilfoile and Kennedy in Danbury, Reilly and Robertson as candidates, and Thoms presiding. It recalls past parades in Waterbury and Naugatuck, vivid scenes of crowd energy, friendly pranks, and a long-ago political journey that stretched 28 years, ending with a tired traveler returning home by trolley.

Democratic Town Committee Guilfoile Kennedy Danbury Reilly Meriden Congress Robertson Thoms

Poke at the Editor and Political Exchanges

A reader challenges a Republican article in yesterday's paper calling it a poorly butchered piece and accuses the press of mudslinging. The exchange features remarks on Editor Woodruff and defense of Congressman Lilley amid submarine boat investigation. A caller signs as a lover of truth justice and cleanliness.

Judson Lilley Woodruff Democra Republican

Movement to form veterans group from Company G

Fifteen former Company G members started a movement to create a veterans association. Many old veterans welcomed the idea and offered help. Captain Fitzpatrick will return from the Hartford parade to aid in gathering names and sending notices to prospective members.

Company G Fitzpatrick Hartford

Harvest festival listings and society dances schedule

A detailed listing of community events from October with venues and hosts. Includes St Patrick's hall harvest festival, Laurel Football social, Brooklyn Business Men's Baseball Dance, Washington Hill Athletic Club social, Crescents dance at Red Men's hall, Francis T A B ninth annual concert, A division reception, Saint Mary's Hospital Aid supper, Acawonna club dance, Red Men's hall dance classes, and a Lupe Te Susie Mah event at Gone pee attanere hall.

St Patrick's Hall St Patrick's Shure Leavenworth Hall Laurel Old Hall Green Street Brooklyn Business Men Washington Hill Athletic Club Citizens Bank Building The Crescents Columbus Hall Naugatuck Francis T. A. B. Society H. Hall City Hall Bt Mary's Hospital Aid Society Music Hall Acawanna Club Red Men's Nauga Rick's Gone Pee Attanere

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brass City Lodge K. of C. Hall Monday Avenue City News Bock Second Ward Iorelock Allyn House Ip Holohan Taft Marching Club Lesley M. Shaw Bilton Taft Bryan Lehigh Coal John Methigatt South Main Street Fourth Ward Democratic Committee Hancock Garfield John T. Fagan James Flynn John Quinn Patrick O'Rourke Our Children’s Department R. R. Harder & Co Bank Stree General Fire Insurance Steamship Agency John Ryan North Main St China Telephone Company Waterbury’s Frank Shoeman Jorse Joseph Pepe Asa Canal ST Waterbury, Conn Waterbury Bedding Mig Co David Goldberg Abbott Avenco Oakville Company P. O Oakville Conn Lagmeng Howard Street Saxe & Floto South Main St Scilla Dallas South Leonard Street Frank Flammia & & CO Ness Harvard
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