Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-04
CITY NE WS.


 Engineer Henry Abel has returned to his duties on the Naugatuck division. State Referee Parks will hear the ap- peals from the assessments of Great Brook. at the district room next Tues day. Sergeant Cox of New Haven predicts fair weather followed by rain or snow tomorrow afternoon or evening; slightly warmer. Court Falcon. A. o. F. of A., will in stall officers next Tuesday evening. A delegation from Court Excelsior. of Meriden, will be present. Rev J. A. Mulcahy and Rev F. J. Murphy are in Windsor Locks to-day, attending the funeral of the late Father William OR Sheridan.
 The democratic members of the coun- cil organized last evening and nomi- l mated Michael Spellman for president and Emmett Reardon for clerk. l The police have been very fortunate in escaping from an attack of the grip. l Last nj ght, however officer Tom Ahearn l " as attacked with the fashionable dis ease.
 The Rev Father O'Donnell, Tax Col l lector Hellmann, EN-Fire Commissioner
 Kelley and Fire Commissioner Mahaney
 are among the worst of the grip 1 sufferers.
 | At bar meeting held this morning it | was decided to call jury to try several superior court eases. commencing Tues day January II. Judge Sanford will
 occupy the bench.
 James A. Lynch, aged 24, died at his
 residence. No l3 Ridge street, from con
 sumption. last evening. His funeral
 will take place at 2:3O o'clock tomorrow
 afternoon. to the church of the Immacu-
 late Conception.
 Bishop McMahon was in Meriden Thursday i'll consultation with Rev
 Father McAenney and others regarding
 the proposed new Catholic church for
 the West district. The pro ject is now
 well under way.
 The French Canadian band have
 elected officers as follows: President.
 William Loiselle; vice. president
 Magloire Larance: secretary. F. E. Demurs. assistant secretary, Joseph
 Baril treasurer, I. F. Berubc.
 The marriage of Miss Katie Agnes
 Ramon. of Huntington, and Henry | Mitchell of Waterbury .took place at the
 residence of Samuel F. Buckingham, at
 Huntington Center, "Wednesday even
 ing. at 6:30 o'clock-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The installation of the officers of Court
 Meany, A. 0. r. of A., which was to have taken place last evening, Was post
 poned on account of the illness of some
 of the officers. The exercises and ban quct will take place at the next meeting of the court.
 The tickets arc selling very rapidly for the lecture to be given by the Rev
 Father ODonnell for the benefit of the 1 Fourth division. A. 0. H.. at St Patrick s hall, next Wednesday evenlng. The sub | ject, Striking Traits of the Irish People" Is an interesting one. Attorney J. H. Woodford of Brook 1 lyn, N H., who was injured in the stage accident December B, died at the residence of his brother-in-law, Rev Mir Avery of Middlebury, this morning. from congestion of the brain. He was 7l | years of age.
 | Extensive arrangements are being | made for the fair of the Canadian band, | to be held in the rink during the week beginning Monday, January 20. The committee in charge is as follows: | | William Loiselle, Magloire Larance, F; E. Demurs, T. F. Berube, Emil Blais.
 | The fact that memorandum book was lost by John R. Waldron. was lver- Used Tn the DEMOCRAT yesterday. Be | ft re the ink was dry upon the paper | Henry Burns fifteen year old boy of 3S North Willow steet, returned the book to this office. This is another ex- ample of the value of the DEMOCRAT as an advertising medium.
 Adam Hellmann, brother of Martin Hellmann of this city, died suddenly at his home in Bridgeport yesterday, from heart disease. Deceased Was 49 years of age ana was In good health up to within | a few days when he had an attack of the grip and he had been suffering from | that up to the time he died. He was member of the many German or ders in Bridgeport.
 At meeting of the creditors of tha Mathews X Willard company vesterday afternoon, George E. Terry. E. l.. Hun- gerford, F. G. Platt, George E. Jones and Henry $. Chase were appointed a committee to consult with the receiver and examine into the condition of the concern, and report at an adiourned ne meeting of the creditors what course they thought best to pursue. Prof w. A. Schelrs commercial school will open in the Platt building on East Main street, Monday, under the most suspicious conditions The school room is on the second floor front and is furnished with all the desirable accom- modations. Day and evening sessions will be held and the best opportunity possible will De afforded young people wishing to obtain a thorough commer cial training at moderate cost. Prof Schell brings with him the highest recommendations both as to character and ability, from JohnSon's commercial college, St Louis Clark's college, Erie Pa; Spencerian college, Cleveland, and from many professors and former pu , pills. Rev John c, Venneman, of St ( Charles, Mo, speaks in the highest terms z of Prof Schell, who taught bookkoening rr to the sisters or the Sacred He art con, . vent. COnnectad with Father Venno