Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-27
CITY AND SUBURBS.

located 1n the old telephone rooms on Bank street.
 H. 0. Baldwin of Naugatuck will speak in the interests of the labor party at the rink this evening.
 Mrs Clara Hoffman of Missouri will speak in the interests of prohibition at the opera house Monday evening.
 At St Paul's Methodist church to-mor row there will be preaching by Rev A. k. Thompson at 10:30 a. m. and p. m.
 There will be meeting of the Third Order of St Dominic at the church of the Sacred Heart Sunday afternoon at o'crk.
 James O'Neil, the actor, has been the guest of the Rev Father Lancaster, of Watertown, during his engagement in this city.
 A teachers meeting will be held at Essex on Friday November 2, at which M. s. Crosby of this city will read paper on arithmetic.
 The finance committee of the fremen's parade day exercises met last night and divided the proceeds. Each company re- ceives $13.71.
 The "cop" squad who are to take part at the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception fairs will meet at the armory at p. m. tomorrow.
 A valuable gold watch vas among the articles taken by the burglars who blew open the safe at the railroad sta tion in Naugatuck few night ago.
 The Waterbury parties who went to Torrington yesterday to secure part of that S5000 bet returned without receiy- ing any satisfaction MT Fyler claiming to be misrepresented in the matter.
 John Sullivan, who lives on Baldwin street had his left hand horribly smashed by gear while at work on a machine st Holmes, Booth & Haydens factory this morning.
 Gen Samuel F. Cary of Ohio, and the Hon A. M. Card of N. Y. will address the citizens of Watertown next Monday even ing: On Tuesday evening they will speak at Woodbury.
 Burton Scovill, the brakeman on Con- ductor O'Brien's 8 p. m. freight, who lost his left leg while coupling cars at the yard in this city, died at his home in Torring- ton this morning.
 Court Fruitful Vine had very pleasant time at their rooms in Forester's hall Thursday evening. The entertainment consisted of singing, recitations, and other exercises and was heartily enjoyed by all the members.
 Edward Slauson, while at work on a drop press at the Scovill Manufacturing company, yesterday stamped the thumb and middle finger of the right hand in such manner that they had to be ampu- tated. Some time ago MT Slauson lost two fingers on the left hand in the same way.
 When the selectmcn adjourned for din her at ? o'clock this afternoon 1, IFS voters had been made Only 116 of this number had been sworn in to-day. Many who were unable to reach the selectmen the first day owing to the crowds have not since presented themselves to be qualified and probably will not. Monday is the last day to be made except for those who mature after that date.
 The republican probate convention was held at the police court room this after noon, the towns of Waterbury, Middlesex and Woleott comprising the district, being represented Jay H. Hart was chosen presiding officer and Dr Upson officiated Gillette as candidate for judge was made unanimously and the meeting ad- iourned.
 The funeral of Mrs Lottie R. Adams, wife of Charles Adams of Lakes drug store, was attended from her late residence on Hillside avenueat 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev J. G. Davenport, and the floral offerings which were given by friends both HI GuIS cIty dlu drAOfu were very uuS The pallbearers were: George Lake, J. P. Morgan, w. Horton and N. K. Pomeroy.
 Eugene E. Gully, of Oakville came to town last night and proceeded to enjoy himself. He picked up couple of ac- quaintances whUs.stuck to him closer than brothers. AsfkaE the saloons had closed up the three weS Through the alley way in the rear of thssEity hall. Gully took out his watch to find out the time, when one of his companions grabbed it and both ran off. The police were notified, but Gully was intoxicated and could give no description of the thieves. He valued the watch at $125.
 Floyd Middlebrook, who formerly kept a news store on Bank street, was arrested by Officer Dodds at his home on Willow street this afternoon. Middlebrook was arrested on September F for wilfull in jury to public property, having destroyed military coat used by him while mem Der of the Connecticut National guard. Attorney Lowe gave $100 bonds for his ap- pearance and when his case was called Middlebrook had disappeared. Last night he returned to town and is now languish ing in the police station, being unable to obtain another bond.
 The first grand concert and reception of Barcelona council K. of O., was held in the City hall last evening, and was a pleasant affair. The hall was handsomely decorated, the floor being covered with crash. Grand Knight J. F. Bossidy and wife led the grand march of about seventy five couples. The committees in charge were: Arangements-E. B. Hardy, J. J. Madden, s. J. Bradley, J. s. Fay, T. F. Barrett, D. F. Hackett, P. Calvin, J. s. Carroll. Floor-J. F. Bossidy, T. F. Bar rett, w H. Delaney, P. K. Hart, D. F. Hackett, s. J: Bradley, J. s, Fay, P. B. Kiely. T. H. Hayes, M. J. Collity, W. T. Carroll, J. J. Madden, J. F. Murnan. All the remaining members of the council, numbering fifty-two, formed 8 reception committee. The music by Emmons' or chestra of Hartford was excellent.
 Another Murder Mystery.
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