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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

4

Lilley A Failure Rally Skewers Lilley At Lyceum

Newspaper notes a Taft and Republican rally at the Lyceum in New Britain with speakers Lilley and Kenealy while Tilson could not attend. The piece mocks Lilley’s performance as monotone and lacking self defense, praises Kenealy’s rebuttal of the Democrats and Republican principles. It also includes a poem in memory of Augustus M. Blakesley from the Second Congregational church.

New Britain Lyceum George L. Lilley Michael Kenealy John Q. Tilson Comgressman Money Lilley Mr Lilley Kenealy Holland Boat Denver A. M. Blakesley Augustus M. Blakesley Second Congregational Church

Closing of Eagles Fair Ends Tonight

The Eagles aerie fair closes this evening with souvenirs selling quickly. Patrons who have stocked up can still claim items before the sale ends suddenly. A plane will be awarded to a lucky winner, with contest nerves high among the young ladies working late to boost their chances. The hall is expected to be crowded tonight.

Aerie of Eagles

Elkins Confirms Katherine Elkins Duke Romance Yet To Be Decided

Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Katherine Elkins and her mother discuss an engagement to a Duke. No date yet for a wedding as plans remain undecided, with lingering rumors about religion unsettled by Katharine's church withdrawal. Cardinal Gibbons may visit with Catholic clergy friends next week.

Chicago Elkins W. Va Tribune Stephen B. Elkins Katherine Duke of Abrasal Mra Elkins Miss Elkins Mrs Elkins Miss Elking Henry G. Davis

Float effort stalled as cement blocks hull repair

Newport contractors attempt to float the cruiser Yankee from a stranded position near Hens and Chicelet by using compressed air. They are hindered by a large cement mass sealing hull holes, forming a heavy solid block. A breakwater was built seaward to direct air pressure and break the RERS force.

Newport

State police raid at Woodland Hotel nets nine violators

State Policemen Louks Jackson and Dowling raided the Woodland Hotel in Burlington early yesterday noon. They arrested Charles M. Stevens for liquor law violation and held nine violators. Four were Collinsville men, one from Unionville and three from Hartford. Attorney B R Lewis arranged bonds for the men.

Bete Louks, Jackson and Dowling Woodland Burlington Charles M. Stevens Collinsville Unionville Hartford B. R. Lewis

Marathon winner presents Big Stick to Roosevelt

John J. Hayes, winner of a London Marathon in 1908, sent a thorn and a silver inscribed tablet to President Theodore Roosevelt. The ceremony occurred Saturday in Washington with the gift described as the Marathon Big Stick for the U.S. president.

Washington Roosevelt John J. Hayes Theodore Roosevelt United States London

Barkyard Alarm: Porker Killed as Two Dogs Seen Escaping Pen

In October 36 Saturday morning about 2 30 Frances Wheeler reports a disturbance at the barn. Investigators found a large porker dead and saw two dogs leaving the pen. Local scene details remain unclear.

Weap Haven Frances Wheeler

Parish census to finish this week in Oakville

Father Traynor will complete the parish census this week. A large number from Oakville attended Father Slocum's funeral in Waterbury today. The Ladies' aid society will hold a rummage sale in Waterbury tomorrow and Wednesday. An anniversary high mass at St Mary Milene's Church will be held tomorrow morning for Mrs Timothy Kell's soul repose.

Father Traynor Newton Heights Philip Mahony Torrington Father Slocum Waterbury Nellie Cleary Ladies’ Aid Society The Congregational Church Slocum House Griffin Watertown St Mary Milene's Church Timothy Kell

Halloween novelties and art store banners window display

Adt s Art Store at 54 56 Bank Street invites customers to view Halloween novelties in the windows. The store continues to sell College Banners and Posters and announces fall mouldings now in at the framing department on the first floor.

Adt Bank Street

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