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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
3
A real estate promotional note claims The Continental lies 3.5 miles from the green with half acre lots on a 60 foot boulevard. It touts nearby springs and shade trees on each lot, and water in every house, claiming easy trolley access along the line.
The notice claims the company pays claims daily to eighty policy holders and asks if the reader is immune, implying a firm offer but offering no specifics on coverage, eligibility, or cost. No concrete policy details or contact information are provided to verify availability or reasons for denial.
A new rink in the city center debuts this week offering afternoon and evening sessions. Steen themed attractions and weekly Wednesday events highlight the opening, inviting residents to try the fresh flour scent and skating experience.
The All-Waterburys prepare to meet Bridgeport in a pivotal polo clash tomorrow with a full lineup and fitness across the squad. Manager Lawlor and Coach Bagley seek revenge for a prior defeat as Bridgeporters visit, kickoff slated for 3 o'clock with preliminary matches including Brownies vs Spaldings and Laurels vs Bridgeport Consolidated.
Torrington defeated Waterbury in all three games of the team match with two-man and single events decided. Stone led Waterbury with 266 and 246 in the two-man sum while Tomkins starred for Torrington. Individual match results show Stone and Miran contesting in the singles with high scores across eight games. Also noted is a rush of one hundred thousand bales of cotton into Boston from the south signaling a rebound in market activity.
Five foreign drivers Naz zaro Wagner Hautvast Rigal and Duray arrive in New York aboard La Lorraine to compete in the International grand prize race at Savannah on November 26. Teams from Italian and French factories bring twenty mechanicians to assist Naz zaro’s entry after his 74% mile an hour Florin Cup record. Wagner, second in reputation, won the 1906 Vanderbilt race.
A new Windsor Athletic Club was organized in Waterbury on Thursday with Edward P. O Hara as president Charles H. Cook as treasurer and James Carroll as matchmaker and manager The club aims to stage winter mat contests and Carroll plans to bring in two top mat workers including Eugene Trembley of Canada possibly to face Alex Swanson of Naugatuck In other action in Casino pool parlors Waterbury edged Naugatuck 75 to 74 in a tight tournament match with Allen defeating Serrico in the late stretch and Moriarty beating C Denehy 59 to 26 in the Incky event.
In Mourmeton France Henry Farman flew twenty miles to Rheims in twenty minutes reaching 120 to 150 feet, with portions at 800 feet. In North Adams Massachusetts William Van Sleet and M Menard completed a forty mile balloon run in thirty minutes toward Whately. An Indianapolis test attempted rolling a 110000 cubic foot balloon with an automobile. Wilbur Wright survived a motor explosion in Le Mane France while Wright pressed on with demonstrations. Orville Wright in Washington anticipates returning to Dayton with Wilbur finishing the Fort Myer flight to meet government terms.
A column recounts famous gambling tales from Louis XV to Prussia’s king, including a clinching spade trump episode, clerical players at a barber shop, Mazarin’s last Sunday at basset, Lord Granville’s £10,000 loss, and McCulloch’s euchre stake. The stories illustrate risk, fate, and royal intrigue surrounding historic card games.
Torrington Oct 31 Lieutenant L Cleveland Fuessenich is cited as champion marksman of Company M Second Regiment C N G after a local contest at 600 600 and 200 yards slow fire and 200 yards rapid fire. His score 157 m sec Percy N 148 Hine and Doral Noland 143
The passage notes growing public outcry in England over fast motor and stagecoach travel. A Brighton bound coach, 52 miles in six hours, alarmed Newington parish officers who pressed for action to curb driver recklessness and protect subjects.
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