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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1908

Page

8

Long probate fight over 409 shares of stock in Apothecaries Hall

In New Haven Superior Court Judge William L. Bennett heard the appeal of Mrs Ella Williams and Samuel P. Williams from a probate order concerning the late A B Rice estate. They seek division of 409 shares of stock valued around 100000 plus realty and furniture. The case argues stock cannot be divided and should be sold with proceeds split. the supreme court previously ruled otherwise. Arguments completed with court reserving decision.

Apothecaries Hall Company Superior Court William L. Bennett New Haven Mra Ella Samuel P. Williams Probate Court A. B. Rice Grand and Field Streets Tate A. B. Rice Supreme Court Williams Grand Street

Well Known People Called Away In Local Notices

Obits and funeral notices report the deaths of William H. Beere ten, son of Thomas Daly, at 1047 West Main after a week long illness. John Devereaux’s funeral at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St Joseph’s cemetery. Mary L Cosgrove, daughter of William Cosgrove, dies after brief illness, with funeral from 45 Niagara Street and mass at Sacred Heart Church. Burials at Calvary and St Joseph’s cemeteries noted. floral cross from Steele & Johnson employees mentioned.

William H. Beere Thomas Daly West Main Street Russell School Sistors Mabel Myrtle John St Patrick's Church Calvary Cemetery John Devereaux East Main Street Immaculate Conception Church Father Brennan St Joseph's Cemetery Steele & Johnson's Thomas Shea John Z. Dowling Herman II, Winters Abel Woods Edward Balfe Michael W Steele & Johnson Mary L. Cosgrove Wiliam Cosgrove Niagara Street Waterbury James Thompson Bridge Street Alice Congreve Willian Henry Richard Charles Joseph Thomas Church of the Sacred Heart

Roosevelts Letter Aids Lilley In Gubernatorial Bid

President Roosevelt asks Congress for a copy of Georges Lilleys summer speech on navy yard extravagance and offers best wishes. Lilley, in demand for party rallies, plans talks across Waterbury Torrington Shelton New Haven Milford Bristol and New Britain with possible appearances by McLean Woodruff Lake Malone Barbour Judson Spooner and Judson.

George W. Lilley Roosevelt Congress Navy Yard Lilley Waterbury Republican Club Torrington Shelton New Haven Milford Bristol New Britain George P. McLean Woodruff Lake William J. Malone House of Representatives Joseph L. Barbour Hartford Stiles Judson J. C. Spooner Wisconsin Connecticut

Eagles Welcome Ladies Night Aerie Fair Opening

The Eagles committee faced a large turnout at South Main street hall for a ladies night with about fifteen hundred attendees. M. J. Smith led the grand march with his six year old daughter Elizabeth as welcome remarks from Frank P. Gullfolle and David Hartford concluded the program.

Eagles South Main Street M. J. Smith Aerie of Eagles Elizabeth Frank P. Gullfolle David Hartford

Prohibition Candidate Chafin Speaks at Logansport Rally

Gene W. Chafin, prohibition candidate for president, told a Logansport audience that the defeated party will go to smash and disappear. He argued prohibition is the campaign’s sole issue and claimed no force can prevent its election.

Logansport Ind Gene W. Chafin Prohibition Electit

Court Debate on Judiciary and Partisanship in Waterbury

A civic speech criticizes partisan influence in Waterbury courts and administrative boards. The speaker urges depoliticizing judicial appointments and argues respect for the judiciary depends on removing party bias from courts and related offices.

Baskets on sale in north window display

Willow clothes baskets priced at 60c and 75c along with fancy scrap baskets at 25c 50c 75c and 1.00. Sewing baskets 25c 50c and 76c and market baskets 7c 25c and 50c. Variety of fancy baskets showcased in the north window ready for quick purchase.

Midshipmen Dropped at Naval Academy After Exam

After September exams at Annapolis twenty four midshipmen will be dropped from the rolls. In May forty two were deficient and were to be re examined in September. Twenty three midshipmen have been asked to resign, reducing academy vacancies and brigade strength.

Washington United States Naval Academy Annapolis Naval Academy Academy

Rockefeller Wins Postoffice Abolishment Affects Derrick NY Families

An order from the postmaster general directs Derrick NY to transfer mail service to Bay Pond NY, removing the Derrick post office. Twenty eight Derrick families face seven mile round trips through snow to reach Bay Pond, located on William Rockefeller’s private park. Petitioners protest to the Post Office Department.

Utica Washington Derrick N. Y Bay Pond Adirondacks Brandon William Rockefeller John D

Survivors of Dandy Fifth Honor Cedar Creek Anniversary

The survivors of the Fifth Heavy Artillery New York Volunteers held a dinner and reunion honoring the Cedar Creek battle of October 13, 1864. Sixty five veterans from twelve batteries attended, representing a regiment that began with 4700 men and now numbers around 400 nationwide. Over three years and five months, the unit fought in twenty two battles. A members meeting reaffirmed Jon a Orr of New Haven for another term as president and reelecting the incumbent.

New York Fifth Heavy Artillery New York Volunteers Cedar Creek United States Peemers Jona J. Orr New Huven Tha Incn

Move to Save the Lobster

New England governors met in Boston to set the programme for upcoming conferences on promoting regional interests and preserving resources. Topics include tree planting, shell fish production, highways, and auto taxation, with efforts to harmonize lobster laws and seek expert guidance for a uniform policy.

Boston New England

Foxy Move of Dreyfuss Ends Open City to A A

Pittsburg club buys the new ball park at a cost of 400000 and thereby shuts Pittsburg to the American Association which had been building a base there for over a year.

Pittsburg National League Baseball Club American Association

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City News Upson, Singleton & Co Board of Public Works J. E. Russell BE. G. Kilduff Agnes McGrath Josephine Donahue Grace A. Moore Tierney Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Edith Wiehn Daniel Wiehn Walnut Street Arthur Martel St Cecilia’s Church Watertown American Metal Hose Co. of B. L. Frisbie, Jr J. P. Elton John A. Coe, Jr Naugatuck Waterbury Brass Co Aldermanic Chamber Gans-Nelson Poll Nelson John L Joseph Gottlieb Julius Chotzlanoff Got- Web Chotzapf Park Avenue Oizisnoff Gotzlanoff Gottlieb Chotzlanoff Warbury and Meérica Beovul Street Columbus Day Pioneers Odd Fellows’ Hall Courts of Foresters Court Shields Court Rose Hill Court Oregon Hancock Court D. of I Lallier Frank Nelson Navy Yard Extrava Socenes OF Smash Thoms Bas Thoms Board of Assessors Bureau of Assessment Republican Party Lehigh John Medigot Knickerbocker R. R. Harder & Co Bank Street John Byron Plumet Atwood's J. H. Devereaux East Maine South Leonard Street Bank St Exchange Place Tel Frank Flammia & CO Holmes & Bull C.L. Holmes & CO Holmes Manufacturers National Bank General Banking American Express Logic Fire Een Cheerfuilly Tineke Cece Rene Ns Sohn Ryan North Main St Saxe & Floto South Main St Fenner Rockefeller Frank Telephone ORSE Joseph Pepe United Breeders Animal Foods Armour’s Animal Fertilizers K Elevator MIEL Canal ST Conn David Goldberg Abbott Avenue THE Oakville Company Ppa Howard Street East End Neighhood Becker Tailor J. E. Watts H. Orr Foxy Dreyfuss
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