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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
9
Advertises a six pm only sale on items including negiligee shirts suspenders silk gloves and veils. Lists prices for coats cuffs night shirts hose gowns and chiffon veils with to night discounts and regular prices noted. Details contain multiple items with sizes colors and fabric types offered at clearance prices.
The borough board of assessors urges residents to file property lists by November 2 with penalties for late submission. Meetings are scheduled October 23–31 with varied hours. Also covered are the Harugari Social club twentieth anniversary event tonight in Weber's hall, music by Prentzel's orchestra, and 15 cent admission. Other items mention football postponement, a street parade, a wrestling challenge, a dog bite incident, Eagles minstrel rehearsal, and residents visiting or leaving town.
In New Haven the body of James Kerrington a wharf laborer was found in the harbor yesterday. The medical examiner calls it accidental drowning. Hartford reports note September death rate 10.25 the lowest on record according to board of health data. Danbury surrogate Ostrander refused to probate Mrs Balmforths will delaying $260000 estate for aiding workers. Hartford trolley car 15 from City hall to Peet Park had a fire when a cut-out switch blew near Trumbull and Pearl streets. two dresses caught fire but flames were put out and trip continued.
Perry Tompkins of Danbury visits J H Taylor's while Mrs Joseph Barry of New York visits her Dunn kin. John Carroll, injured in a wagon accident, shows improvement. Frank Gilmore returns to Plume and Atwood Co at Waterbury. Watertown marks soldiers monument dedication with flags bunting and a large home gathering. Sarah Whitman Trumbull chapter D A R to serve luncheon after 11:30 program. Watertown trolley runs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m.
Waterville resident Arthur Taylor of Boyden street visits relatives in Campville. Charles Waters returns from Hartford. James Smith of Thomaston avenue takes a job with Chatfield Bros. Mr and Mrs Herbert Register visit friends in Prospect. James Merriman and Mrs Michael Madigan visit in Bridgeport. The smoker committee of the engine company meets tomorrow at 11:20 a.m. Mr and Mrs David E. Sprague return from a two months trip through Europe.
In New York on October 10 Congressman Tawney told the Fire Underwriters Association in Chicago that the Panama Canal would open within six years at a cost of 256 million dollars. Colonel Goethals, chief engineer, supported the forecast and reiterated his belief that completion by January 1, 1915 is feasible barring unforeseen contingencies.
New York Oct 10 An appeal by George R Shelton treasurer of the republican national committee requested $50 contributions from 10 000 business men to fund the republican national campaign The appeal notes corporate bans and urges individuals to join the roll with a check and official receipt.
In Bridgeport at the Hotel Stratfield a 125 member Independence party conference nominated a late ticket for governor. The name of former Ansonia mayor Stephen P. Charters was presented but met with loud hissing and was withdrawn.
A downtown paying teller notes the public puzzle of signatures that change repeatedly, often due to nervous temperament. The expert eye detects handwriting traits, yet the signature remains a troublesome nuisance and a peril in checks.
Thomas R. Hodge 65 year old former Westchester county register died at his Mount Vernon home after a yearlong illness. On his deathbed he disclosed he married his cousin Kate Redhed during a visit to Penzance England. His bride arrived recently. Hodge was a stockholder director in several Westchester firms and left an estate over $100000. He was a Mason and active Republican.
Harrold B. Smith of Newburyport sues Ornitha Knapp, a Dartmouth athlete, for 20000 damages claiming breach of promise to marry. He cites their high school meeting in town and notes Knapp's wealth as daughter of sea captain James O. Knapp. Smith’s family is poorer, living in Salisbury.
J. E. Beale of Berlin put up for lieutenant governor as the Independence Party of the state nominated a full slate including F. C. Albrecht for governor George Helbel for secretary of state Dr Laboudier for treasurer W. T. Crowell for comptroller and John H. Kelly for congressman at large. The platform denounces the state constabulary calls for a more equitable tax system and for an employers liability law.
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