Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
WATERFOWL JoTTINGs
Coming Anniversary of Foresters-
 Ending of E. of [. Fair.

r. $ lf 2 Ending of K. of F. Fair. I The room which has been used for l housing the tramps at the town hall 1 lock-up will be thoroughly renovated during the coming summer, ill order to have everything ready for next win- ter's opening During the last winter all kinds of fellows have been accom- modated at the lookup, from the genu- inc hobo to the wel-dressed and nice looking fellow.
 Obituary.
 The funeral of the late John Slocum was held this afternoon from his resi- dence on the Waterbury road. The funeral was largely attended. Inter- ment took place in the Evergreen cem- etery.
 Frank Broderick of Oakville shipped q number of homing pigeons to Derby this morning, where they will be al- lowed to go free and fly home. The program for to-night's fair in Oakville under the auspices of the young ladies of St Mary Magdalene's S church promises to be an interesting one.
 The four nights carnival of the k. of F. closed last evening after very successful run. The entertainment last night consisted mainly of locals, who did exceedingly well. The various articles canvassed on were drawn off. AS usual, Cams orchestra furnished first-class music. Last night was the closing night,
 Otto Roeski, town tax collector. has had considerable trouble of late bring frle dn1f fc fn 1afn 0ran fn1 absolutely refused to pay his tax, as he claimed that for some unknown rea- son he was exempt. MT RoeslSi told him that he would either have to pay up or else take a ride to Litchfeld At first the fellow did not mind Otto's threats, but when he started to make them practical the fellow gave in and paid up. Others should take q lesson from this, and not give the tax collect or any useless trouble.
 Another rehearsal of R. N. Deland's ''Molly' Donahue, will be held this week.
 On next Wednesday evening, April 24, the local court of Foresters will hold an anniversary in the town. Each year these anniversaries are held, and are largely attended, both from here and out of town. The admission is by invitation At present there are about 100 members in the order, and $2,000 in the treasury. No one who has ever attended one of these affairs has re- ported not havingsa good time. Invi- tations will be sent out immediately.
 The Center school did not open on Monday, April 15. as was stated, but will open on Monday, April 2S.
 The Republican meeting of the Hep tasophs will be held this evening.
 Louis Storm, milkman for Charles Mattoon, who broke his wrist a few days ago. is now able to use his arm somewhat.
 A number of our farmers have be- gun their spring planting. The ground has become void of frost, and now is the time for the early planters.
 What boon the trolley would be to those who are in the habit of attend ing fairs around in thes various towns. Those who attended the K. of F. last evening from Oakville were obliged to walk or hire teams.
 A number from here attended Ham let'' at Polls last night. Many were obliged to leave before the final cur tain call. ztsf s0
 Work on tho various roads about town IS progressing rapidly. large force of men have been hired on, in order to rush the work.
 A baseball team has been formed here. and are ready for games with any of the teams in the surrounding towns whose players arc under IT years of age.
 The few electric street lights which we have are proving themselves of good use during these dark nights.
 Mrs Ellen McLary, formerly of thsi town, has purchased the Summers rail- road hotel, and will occupy the same in the near future.