Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
CITY NEWS.

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 Mir and Mrs r. A. Leman of Brook lyn, \. l., spent Christmas with Mrs Leman's parents, MT and Mrs John Moriarty of North Willow street.
 ". H. Miller. of the New York police force, Brooklyn district, retired, who has been visiting relatives and friends i'll this city, returned home to-day
 There will be a rehearsal this even. ing in the basement of St Thomas church of those who are to take part in the coming minstrel entertainment.
 The Alabama Crackerjacks gave m entertainment in the nature Of yaude- vile at Turn hall Tuesday night. The specialties were very good and were pleasing 10 the fair sized audience.
 The funeral of James Lahey took place this morning from the family residence on East Main street. with mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church by the Rev Father Shelley and interment in St Josephs cemetery. The bearers were Edward Tracy, Rob- ert O'Gorman, Robert Hayes, Daniel Noonan. William Darling and Edward Rush.
 The funeral of Robert Parker took place this morning from the residence of his brother. Patrick Parker. oil Baldwin street. with service at St Francis Nayier's church by the Rev Father Flemming and interment Ill Calvary cemetery. The bearers were Patrick CGrran. John Shannahan. Eu gene Sullivan, Daniel Garyey, Thomas Fitzgerald and David Altman.
 The will of the late Ellen Barrett was filed for probate Tuesday. Dr E. w Mcdonald is nominated executor. After paying the regular expenses at tendant upon the illness and death of teStatriX. the balance of S1 eco is left to Mary Larkin. wife of Peter Larkin. and S1,0G0 is left in trust With the ex ecutor for masses and q monument The nephews and nieces of the testa- trix are bequeathed the balance of the estate.
 John 0'Conneil died last night at his home. 51 River street. after short illness. Besides his widow he leaves ten children, Timothy, John, James, Daniel, Mary, Katie. Elizabeth. Nellie, Annie and Gertrude: also his mother, two brothers and four sisters The fu- neral will take place Saturday morn ing at S:30 o'clock, with mass Of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church and interment in the new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The usual weekly home gathering will take place at the rooms of the Catholic WOmen's association this evening. The committee in charge has made special efforts to make this ses- sion the best yet given by the associa- ton and have prepared an excellent program of exercises. Large delega- tions are expected from several of opportunities for special attractions have been taken advantage of.
 E. Fl. Plumb has entered suit against John F. AIaher of Naugatuck for S2,O00 damages The papers in the case were served by Sheriff Rig ney. Attorney W. E. Thoms repre- sents Mir Plumb. It is claimed by the plaintiff that while out driving with his wife on August 13 a Shetland pony owned by the defendant which was grazing on the highway scared his horse, causing it to run away. Mrs Plumb was thrown out of the car riage, her right leg was broken, her back and sides were severely cut and bruised and she received other injuries which caused her great pain and ex- pense The case is returnable to the district court the first Tuesday in Jan- uary.
 Oakyille had sensation yesterday which quickly reached Waterbury and other nearby towns. About 2:3O o'clock fire was discovered in the Pin shop and an alarm was quickly sent out to the factory ire company and soon several lines of hose were pouring water on the flames. The Waterbury fire department was communicated with and Ihe steamer and nose wagon from No 2's house were dispatched 10 the scene and were making good head way along the WatertOwn road when they were halted It the Driving park. where they had been headed off by
 telephsKs and apprised of the fact that the fire was under control. The blaze was extinguished within ten or fifteen l minutes after it was discovered. The damage done was chify by water, nearly all the floors being flooded. The fire originated in scrap heap in the attic.
 The first grand fair of Court D. B. Hamilton, F. of A., will be given in Grange hall. Mill Plain, on January ' and $, and promises to be largely at- 1 tended. An interesting program will 1 be rendered each evening. The upper hall will be reserved for dancing and the first floor will be devoted to the booths, which will be fitted up in an 1 attractive manner. It is understood that large delegations from all the | courts about town will visit the fair and many private parties are being made up with view to taking it in An efficient committee has been mak.
 ing arrangements for the entertain. l ment for some time past and by the l time the event comes off they will have
 everything in readiness to give pat
 rors a royal reception. The courl
 will hold it's regular meeting nex1
 Wednesday night, when the committee will. have many things of importance
 to bring before the session. Every
 member is earnestly requested to bs present.
 The funeral of William Dreher tool TN. .-es--