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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

6

Spring Water Free Delights Hill Street Neighbors

A spring burst forth on Hill street near William Bogg's house, drawing a steady stream of passersby all day. Children scoop sand while the improvised well attracts locals who bring buckets to fill from the curbside flow. The incident creates a makeshift public water source on a city street.

Hill Street William Bogg Highway 6

Deaths and Funerals in Wolcott and Nearby

Miss Eva Emmons funeral held at her Wolcott home officiated by Rev Charles Ketchem. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Seven month old Cornelius Quilter died. funeral and interment at St Joseph's cemetery. William H. Richmond 47 died after long illness. burial in Pine Grove. harness maker by trade. Jennie Buck visits father Morris Hemingway then dies. remains to New Haven for burial. Frank Flanigan of New York dies in town. funeral at St Francis Xavier's church. interment in St Joseph's cemetery.

Eva Emmons Wolott Charles Ketchem Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel Wilson George Faber Laula McCormick Irving Hollihan Pine “Grove Cornelius Quilter Patrick Quilter Pleasant Street New St Joseph's Cemetery Bridget Keefe Minnie Tyrrell Timothy O'Connell William H. Richmond Marlow Avenue Ira T. Hawk Bunker Hill Congregational Church Pine Grove Richmond East Main Street Frank Benham Jennie Buck New Haven Morris Hemingway Phoenix Avine Wolcott Frank Flanigan New York Howard Flanigan Baldwin Street Flanigan Catherine Edward Peter Ireland Patrick John California St Francis Xavier's Church

Election of State Teachers Association Officers

The Connecticut State Teachers association held its annual business session in Meriden with officers from New Haven and Hartford delegates in attendance. New officers elected include Stratton Nor wich first vice president Tracy Danbury second vice president Hall West Hartford and Matthews on Milford recording secretary Williams Colchester treasurer Nichols New Haven and Chapman Plainfield auditor. An effort to back better teacher certification and pension legislation was approved with a committee named to promote the bill in the legislature.

Connecticut State Teachers’ Associaon Meriden New Haven Hartford Pee Ee B. Stratton Norwich G. H. Tracy Danbury W. H. Hall West Hartford H. S. Matthewson Milford S. T.williams Colchester W. F. Nichols J. J. Chapman Plainfield Charles A. Ames Sherman Graves Henry T.irr Willimantic Nathan L. Bishop Euphrosyne Bown Bridgeport L. A. Cummings Plantsville Stro Comstock Elizabeth J. Cairns D. D. Lambert

Amity Social Club Incorporation and birth notice

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs George Beaudin of 44 Taylor Street. The Amity Social Club has been incorporated under state law by David Miller Walter G Scott James W Phelps Leon L Hall Robert C Malfette and Robert B Foley. A bank estate hearing for Sidney Hart was held this afternoon before Referee Newton. Hart claimed about 1000 dollars of jewelry was unaccounted. He said he sold it all some for cash some on credit and used the funds to pay off as much credit as possible.

George Beaudin Taylor Street Amity Social Club David Miller Walter G. Scott James W. Phelps Leon L. Hall Robert C. Malfette Robert B. Foley Newton Sidney Hart Hart

New Depot Clock Tower Nearing Completion

The new station tower is nearly finished this week rising 245 feet with a giant clock of 60 foot diameter. The clock hands span 15 feet, indicating a large timepiece to be seen from distance. Work progresses around the station though the building pace appears slow.

Indiana farmhand urges system and education for farming

An Indiana farmhand writes to President Roosevelt, urging the country life commission to study rural conditions. He argues eight-hour days, organized work, better home sanitation, and educated farming as keys to keeping workers on the land and improving productivity. He urges the president to push farmers toward businesslike planning and reading, with Sunday duties integrated into the farm routine.

Indiana Country Life Washington Roosevelt Country Life Commission Ie Commission L. H. Bailey

Democratic Rally Promises Largest Waterbury Parade

A major political rally in Waterbury features ex Governor Judge A Heaton Robertson and Representative at large candidate Christopher Avery with Attorney Francis T. Reever presiding. A 7:30 pm parade from Democratic headquarters proceeds to City Hall and Exchange Place, followed by a City Hall gathering led by local officials.

Hy Uonight A. Heaton Robertson Christopher A. Avery Francis T. Reever Center Leavenworth Waterbury Thoms Fane Theer Guilfolle Democratic Town Committee

Engagement Reported Between Samuel Bowles Jr and Miss Haskell

The Springfield Bowles family has not confirmed the engagement to Miss Haskell daughter of Oklahoma Governor Charles N Haskell. Bowles after Harvard graduation last June went to Oklahoma to work in newspapers and met Governor Haskell and his family.

Samuel Bowles, Jr Haskell Charles N. Haskell Oklahoma Bowles Samuel Bowles Springfield Republican Harvard University Springfield

Variety of Fancy Baskets On Display In North Window

Local shop advertises sewing baskets priced 50c 76c and 1 dollar along with market baskets at 7c 25c and 50c. Readily viewable from the north window, a range of fancy baskets is arranged for customers.

Mansfield Fame Fades After London Hunger Fainting

The actor Mansfield fainted on debut night at St George s Hall while performing in Charity Begins at Home. He had not eaten for three days and was nervous, losing his position with Corney Grain’s German Reed company. He later returned to work but only at modest wages.

London Mansfield Savage Club Corney Grain Beadle St. George's Hall Paul Wilstach Scribner’s

Instruct Pupils on Piano by Local Instructor

Advertisement offers piano lessons at 366 per hour. For details contact Piano Instructor care Democrat, dated October 19, 1968.

Care Democrat

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