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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

8

Funeral mobilization by Hibernians for Monsignor Slocum death

A large meeting of Hibernian divisions chose William C. Keenan as chairman and William J. Driscoll as clerk to organize funeral rites for Monsignor Slocum. Plans included a body march to the church, a monument committee, and a full attendance at the viewing and service with various auxiliary groups and local societies pledging support.

Hibern Monsignor Slocum William C. Keenan Wiliam J. Driscoll Keenan Patrick Flaherty Rey Farrel Martin D. D Father Slocum Martin Norwalk Rox Marshall Farrel Martin W. D. Keenan Michael Shannahan Patrick Barry James Carroll Thomas Crean John Claffey Peter Griffin Henry Smithwick Daniel O'Brien John H. Moran Michael Carroll Bernard Whitney John Griffin John P. Sheehan Hibernian Rifles Father O'Brien Captain Griffin John. P. Sheehan Dr Martin

Temperance cause and rifle opinions voiced in autumn prose

A writer critiques a temperance advocate and describes campaign glare at rallies. He shares observations about piano key rattles caused by room acoustics and leaves autumn chores, praising leaf use for compost and bedding. The piece notes Krag versus Springfield rifle debates and suggests moving targets and new ranges for army marksmen including a Fort Ethan Allen school of musketry.

Krag Springfield C. B.winders Ohio K. K. V. Casey War Department Frederick D. Grant Department of the East Washington New York Boston Monterey Cal Fort Ethan Allen

Endeavor Union Convenes in Lynn for 1910 Convention Bid

Christian Endeavorers in Lynn Mass held an extra business meeting to close overhang from yesterday as Springfield and Brockton delegations contend to host the 1910 convention. Workers conference occurred in the forenoon.

Christian Endeavorers Lynn Mass Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union Convention Springfield Brockton

Funeral plans for Monsignor Slocum honored by St Marys alumni

At a St Marys Alumni meeting last night ex-presidents Ryder Fitzpatrick Brennan White and acting president Sullivan were named a committee to represent the society at Slocums funeral. A separate panel Brennan White Ryder and Miss Jennie Freney will draft resolutions. Rooms will be draped and closed except tomorrow afternoon until after the funeral.

Father Slocum Waterbury Catholic Women’s Association Monsignor Slocum Sodality of the Children of Mary the Immaculate Conception St Patrick's Hall Holy Name Societies St Patrick's ‘Hall Father Ae Monaignor Blocum Harry Parsons Poli's Theater Moving Picture Exhibition Union The Father Traynor Waterville St Mary's T. A. Society Anastatia Hughes Mary Campion Daisy Lord Siote Et Bers St Mary's Alumni Association William Ryder Kevin Fitzpatrick James Brennan James White Willam Sullivan Fergus Fay Willam Ryder Jennie Freney

Waterbury Business Association Considers Fraud Inquiry

At a directors meeting this afternoon Waterbury Business Association planned an amber and entertainment event soon and referred the matter to the last affair committee chaired by W Nye. The board unanimously passed a resolution directing the association attorney to investigate bankrupts cases in U S court and pursue dishonest bankrupts at the association’s expense if deemed wise.

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Three NEO P LODGES Hold Weekly Meetings in City

The New England Order of Protection held three meetings in the past week. Brass City lodge hosted a Columbus hall gathering with Past Supreme Warden Jonathan Chapin and Past Grand Warden Frank E Hill of New Haven. Two candidates were initiated and one application read. The twenty first anniversary will be celebrated with a class initiation by Anchor lodge on November 14 and a public event planned for early December. Alexander Von Humboldt attended November 19 at Anchor lodge and expressed support for the public anniversary. A special committee members were named and refreshments served. No NEO P LODGE meetings next week due to five Mondays and Fridays this month.

New England Order of Protection Columbus Hall Brass City Lodge Tme Jonathan Chapin Frank E. Hill New Haven Anthor Lodge F. T. Peabody Melrose Mass Frank Bi Rbe Cambridge Mechanics’ Hall Anchor Lodge Brass City Sheridan Louise Foley Louis Pellnitz Brown

Elsie Janis Loses Jewels in Toledo Robbery

Actress Elsie Janis reports to Columbus police that in Toledo she was robbed of jewels and items valued at 15000 dollars. She says the missing pieces include gifts from New York friends such as a jade bead string with diamond and ruby clasps from Mrs C H Belmont. She last saw the jewels in Springfield Ohio and kept them in a trunk at the Secor hotel before the loss was found.

Forsao Elsie Janis Columbus Toledo Miss Janis New York C. H. P. Belmont Springfield Tulsa Secor

Burglar Breaks Into Catholic Academy Steals $9

A burglar entered St Dominick's academy in New Jersey by forcing a rear window and took $9 from the mother superior's desk. The nuns were not awakened.

New York St Dominick's Academy First Steel Jersey City Mother Superb

French lectures at Harvard by M Abel Lefranc in February

Cambridge October 24 The annual Circle Francais lectures at Harvard will feature M Abel Lefranc professor of Literature at the College de France Paris He will deliver four public sermons or lectures under the title Mollere and his wings outlining French literary history and criticism Feb dates to be announced

Cambridge Mara Circle Francais Harvard University M. Abel Lefranc Colle de France Paris Os “Mollere

McLean Lilley Clash Dampened by lukewarm Waterbury crowd

The Waterbury audience reacted coolly to ex Governor McLean’s Lilley remarks amid a heated recall campaign. Analysts say McLean’s manuscript offered little new about Lilley or the investigation, while rival rallies by Hill and others drew stronger enthusiasm. Hoke Smith is slated to speak in Waterbury on October 27 as part of the Democratic effort.

Gergé Lean Yeor [Lilley McLean Lilley Congressman Hill Congressman Lilley Dreyfus Connecticut Congress James Schoolcraft Sherman Ming Waterbury Hes Edward Vroom Board of Education

Organizing Colored Voters Aided by Democratic Campaigns

A report describes efforts over the past days to mobilize colored voters into a Democratic organization led by Mr Sheldon and Mr Mar Un from the Democratic National Committee. They report strong statewide activity and a large rally in New Haven this week. Waterbury’s colored voters, largely Republican, may swing Democratic this election. A rally is planned for October 21, with Burke Cockran to speak on issues of the day. Cockran has spoken in Waterbury before. Frank S. Monett, former Ohio attorney general who left the Republicans over Standard Oil court appointments, may visit Hartford October 30 and possibly Waterbury. Historical notes on 1310–1316 bread weights and penalties appear, including Agnes Foting’s case and various references to medieval enforcement and governance.

Sheldon Mar UN Democratic National Committee New Haven Waterbury Burke Cockran Cockran Frank 8. Monett Monett Ohio Standard Oln Democrat Republican Party Republican Standard ‘Oil Company Democratic Party Hartford

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