Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK
WHEN THE TRoLLEYs RUN TO
 THOMASTON.

The Question is Discussed of
 Miss Stepney-A Pool Match To
 night-Notes.
 When the trolley runs to Thomas ton, was the topic of interest at the postoffice last evening, and the sub- ject was discussed vigorously. No one appeared to be very strongly opposed to a trolley extension, and in reality there are no good grounds for any op- position on the part of Wateryille residents. The trolley extension to Thomaston might have some inf1u- ence in enhancing the value of Wa teryille real estate but the local boom was felt when the trolley made it's in- troductory appearance here. Real es- tate bordering on the proposed route to Thomaston between Waterville and the clock town would naturally pos SesS an increased valuation, both to the owners and intended purchasers. Some say that if all the employees of the American Pin company should take up their residence 4n Waterville the trolley line would not pay. This statement is regarded as most absurd. At any rate, Wateryille people would be glad to see all the Pin shop em- pleyes make their homes here
 The funeral of the late Viola Step ney took place this morning from her former home. with services by the Rev C.. B. Bentham of St PauPs church. who spoke touchingly of the deceased. There were large number of floral tributes, among them being a beautiful floral piece from the em- ployes of the packing room of Der becker & Rowland. The remains were taken to Winsted on the 11:2O train for interment.
 A pool match will be played off to- night between the Berbecker SS Row land aggregation and the Pin shop boys. The contest will be held at 8:30 o'clock in Brides pool room on Maple street. Berbecker & Rowland will be represented by three of the best shots in town, Duck Lang, Jim Cavenaugh and Barney Walsh. The Pin shop boys have selected their crack play CTS, Ed Lachance. John Sawcett and Lew Northrup. This will be the sec ond contest, the former one being de- cided in favor of the Berbecker & Rowland team. Bets are even money on the result to-day
 The huge stump on Main street that obstructed the macadam was removed to-day by Contractor Pagan. This difficult feat was witnessed by a large number. The stump weighs nearly five tons and was pulled out by means of the road roller and drawn by the same over 300 feet away.
 It is understood upon excellent au- thority that Mrs Phillips will accept the position of principal of the local school for another year. Mrs Phillips is the first woman principal the Wa terville school has had. and gave sat isfaction during her first year here. Mrs Phillips Miss Dillon and Miss Mcdonald will probably have to wait another year before their salaries are increased.
 The Berbecker &5 Rowland Manu- featuring company has let to Con- tractor F. H. Pagan the contract call ing for the construction of two macadamied driveways on the com pany's property.
 Joseph Palmer of Ridgefield is spending a week with relatives on Main street. MT Palmer is of the | opinion that Waterville has changed wonderfully during the past five years. The Welch Hosiery company will l SAOSC hCAl N4OAOdJ lOl SI Ol | days, during which time the annual in- ventory will be taken. It is under stood that new boilers will be put in at this time.
 About half a dozen young ladies and i gentlemen from here took in the ex- cursion to Newport this morning. A local athletic team will figure in the athletic contests at the picnic to be given by the 1Societe St Joseph at Belleview Lake grove next week Sat- urday. Prizes are to be awarded for all sports, and as the organization has many friends here, quite an at tendance from Wateryille is expected. | The Waterville baseball team went to Thomaston this afternoon in an omnibus. They will cross bats with the Thomaston team. Barker and McMahon constitute the local battery to-day.