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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
9
Enter the fall line with new draperies and upholstery including figured or solid colors fringe corded and oriental patterns. Prices from 3.98 to 7 for tapestry couch covers and from 1.50 to 150 for lace curtains. Window shades custom made with guaranteed satisfaction and price.
Naugatuck residents expect a busy week with concerts at Columbus hall and a whist party by St Mary’s Altar Society. Attendees heard of Bryan’s possible Naugatuck stop on October 27 and local political nominations adjourned to next Wednesday. Also noted were football practice, probate nominations, a fire case involving Michael Sullivan, and obituaries for Bartholomew Desmond. Community clubs plan open meetings with music from M W A and Royal Neighbors.
Mrs E Sutton of Montclair New Jersey is visiting W J Munsons Russell Woodward has joined Oakville Co Mrs B P Hudson returns from the south Hitchcock hardware store remodeling and enlargement Court Merrit Heminway calls a regular meeting tonight A large attendance is urged as business of importance will be transacted Democrats caucus Wednesday at town hall to nominate candidates The tenth anniversary of the Methodist church dedication occurs Thursday with an arranged programme by members
Reports from New Haven to Willimantic recount multiple incidents including a burned Westwoods schoolhouse blamed on trespassers, a South Main Street residence destroyed by fire, a serious auto collision injuring Dan L. Woodford, a diphtheria outbreak in Bristol, and a series of arrests and drownings.
A description of a dead man found after the East Hartford local freight suggests he was aged about years old with a smooth face and gray hair. He wore dark clothes, carried by two books including Brotherhood by laws and a names register. Names Grace DeWitt Leo Minster P J Hemenway Leo Minster and W J Chandler Woonsocket appear on a list found in his pocket.
Oakville reports no arrests by the new constable Edward Stoddard. T. J. Finn joins Waterbury Novelty Co. and letters advertised. Oakville fire department tested a drill around 9 p m. Master Floyd Allen narrowly escaped injury from a fall near the depot. J A Saunders ill health and illness today. Thomas Geoghegan hired by J J Kelley to oversee Oakville route. Slade Jr starts new wood turning. Slade factory to boost business and employment. Henry Conrad injures shoulder in football defeat at Waterbury 23 to 0. team plans further practice for next game.
Artists from many places across the country gathered at Hotel Somerset for the National Paint and Oil club annual convention in Boston. Mayor George A. Hibbard welcomed delegates as several renowned painters were noted among the attendees.
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