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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
2
A satirical piece jokes about desires for quick wealth and certain knowledge, urging readers to buy tea coffee termilk and baking powder at the store to bring happiness. It mocks speculation on elections a fire response and safe cars while promoting a local shop.
A schedule of gatherings includes Boys' club Naturalist club Patrick Sarsfield club Court Adelphia J O F Momanton No 5 D of P Court Fruitful Vine F pte Mattatuck council No Waterbury tent No 36 Le General room committee F of A ine Michael's Drum corps Water ville W A shorthand and typewriting millinery dressmaking.
The Rev William Ward West of Greensburg Pennsylvania addressed the First Baptist church yesterday. Rally day at Bunker Hill Congregational church featured an interesting program directed by Rev Mr Hawk. Bans of marriage published for Charles Corcoran and Julia Sandom at Immaculate Conception church. Wilson H. Pierce, born in 1257, is said to look younger than his birth date. George Orrin Robbins and Ethel Wood Nichols wed at the bride’s home last Tuesday and will reside at 1058 West Main Street. A fall roller skating left Louise Bolger with both wrists badly fractured. Dr Egan attended.
The Christian Endeavor state convention in Bridgeport passed resolutions of regret over the death of Bishop Michael Tierney at the South Congregational Church. The note praised his temperance work and overall moral influence in the state, marking a rare condolence from a Protestant group toward a Catholic prelate.
New Haven report to the Interstate Commerce Commission shows August 1908 operating revenue of 4 525 132 dollars, down 821 932 from a year earlier, operating expenses 2 974 646 down 175 791, and income over fixed charges 1 375 758 down 662 223. For July and August 1908 the two month income was 2 686 015, down 524 420 from last year, with September’s showing expected to improve.
At an extraordinary session this morning the skupshtina unanimously passed a resolution praising the government for actions taken to protect the nation's threatened interests. It pledged full support to the government and urged vigorous activity.
In Richford Vermont on Oct 12 the continuing search for eleven men missing after the Wednesday night fire and explosion at the grain elevator proceeds. Some bodies have been recovered and tentative identifications are aided by placing charred remains in separate boxes.
The Catholic Women’s Association enters its second week with shorthand typewriting dressmaking and millinery classes meeting this week. Officers reported strong attendance and a new dressmaking group will form Thursday evening. Millinery remains popular meeting Monday evenings. Art classes delayed due to teacher absence. Classes meet in St Patrick’s building with shorthand on the east side of the second floor.
The ad lists hyacinths at 69¢ a dozen with extra large first size bulbs in white red violet pink and mauve. Tulips at 1¢ a dozen in extra large first size bulbs and mixed colors. Crocus priced at 39¢ per hundred in separate colors and notes they grow well in lawns when planted now.
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