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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
7
A historical bargain list announces Bargain Day with reduced prices on all items. Wool plaids shirts hats hosiery and gloves, lace curtains, cotton fabrics, undyed muslin waists and more offered at discounted rates. Many items show regular prices and Bargain Day prices aimed at attracting shoppers.
Charles Swanson died at his Walnut street home after a long illness leaving a widow, a daughter Miss Ogda Swanson, and sons Russell Emmet and Carl. He had lived in Naugatuck over twenty years. Funeral Thursday at Salem Lutheran church with burial in Grove cemetery. Community notices include lodge dedications, football game requests, primary and convention dates October 12 13 15, and various local meetings.
William McGowan moves into H T Daytons Cutler street tenement. George Anderson and M A Dooittle leave for Danbury to attend the fair. The Watertown fire department held its monthly meeting. Oliver Smith returns from New Haven hospital and resumes work. Rev James Yard and wife visit H M Hickox then return to Rocky Hill. Grace Atwood returns from Cheshire and stays with Mrs Martha Atwood. Residents decorate for Soldiers monument dedication with Major General Howard and George L Lilly delivering addresses.
At the International Tuberculosis congress the Printers' Home exhibit from Colorado Springs shows over half of patients cured by tent treatment with fresh air sunshine eggs and milk. Dr Livingston Farrand urged presenting the model tent to the National Association for use in traveling lectures. The Typographical Union has long supported care for ill and aged members and emphasizes tuberculosis care.
Stonington captains Bell and Clay reported over 1000 mackerel caught in a single day. Norwich Art Students’ Association awards Ruth H. Northrop scholarship for clay animal models. Charity-backed housing for homeless Boston-sent children aided by Rev Nihill. Local Modern Woodmen omit October assessment. Catholics plan guards for Bishop Tierney’s Hartford funeral. Reilly returned to New Haven on bond. trial descriptions heard. Vic toria Essner burned by matches. Rose to hospital. Beaver coat thefts and a man missing from Gaylord Farm staff. Fire in Bridgeport barn results in unidentified human remains likely a Polish worker.
Insignificant silver 1802 half dime sold for 715 to H O Granburg of Oshkosh Wis at Collectors club sale of James B Wilson’s collection. Auction set high records for half dimes, quarters, and cents with multiple rare coins selling for strong sums.
In Williams College Williams Williamstown Oct 7 Harry Augustus Garfield class of 86 former Princeton politics professor was inducted as president before a large gathering of educators and dignitaries. Governor Curtis Guild Jr United States Senator W Murray Crane and several Williams alumni attended. The ceremony followed morning prayers at Thompson Memorial chapel and a church induction service at 10:16 a.m.
North Sydney reports Commander Peary is confident and favored by weather and ice as he makes a final dash for the pole. Henry Johnson of New York, aboard the steamer Roose and injured on board, says Peary will press a determined effort toward the northern goal.
In Brantford Ontario on October 7 a yard engine and a special freight train collided seven miles from the city. Three trainmen were killed and two were injured.
Local merchants advertise sales on clothing, dry goods, and sporting gear. Speare Clothing Co offers clever styles and expert tailoring, while Jones Morgan and Co showcase ready to wear suits and hats. Grieve, Bisset & Holland hold bargain day sales with numerous price cuts on fresh fish, meat, ceramics, and housewares. Halibut at Fulton Market 16¢ a pound. crab meat 36¢ a quart. Ehrlich Rockwell & Forester new dresses at $22.50. Langley china cabinets priced reasonably. Curran's bargain day Thursday announces price slashes tonight.
Rochelle Oct 7 Democrats of the second assembly district of Westchester County nominated Charles J. Seitz of Mount Vernon for the assembly. Seitz, 26, a lawyer, attended Fordham and Georgetown. At Georgetown he was notable in track and as a caveman. After college he joined the New York Athletic Club and in 1906 won the 100 yard national championship. Betts ran here at one of the moots on the Driving park.
A medical note explains uric acid as a bodily poison cleared by the kidneys. It describes how excess uric acid hurts kidneys, causes back pain, neuralgia, and urinary issues, and advocates Donn's Kidney Pills as a remedy.
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