Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-26
NAUGATucK NEWS
"A Letter Received From AIr Kelleher
 Who Is In South Africa.

Who Is In South Africa.
 A letter was received from Frank Kelleher the young man who left here last fall to go to South Africa. In the letterhe states that he is with De Wet s command and that all the stories that are printed in the newspapers as re gardS the English victories are not true as the Boers are fighting fast and killing the British off in good style. He also stated that the Boer army con- siSts of only about 65.O0O men, while England has about 265,O00 men try ing to suppress them.
 Notes.
 The wrestling match which is to be held at the Gem opera house Thurs day evening seems to be the one topic of conversation around town and if the public opinion can be taken Mayser should prove an easy winner. The tickets are 50 cents each person and can be obtained at Mccarthy S news store on Church street.
 Richard Weary, who attends the New York Trading school and who . has been visiting his parents for the past week, returned to the school yes terday.
 Mrs James Grant and son. Leroy, who have been visiting relatives in ANeN I1dNeu LOT tlle past Lew udN returned home yesterday. The '. NJ. c. A. congress will meet tonight. They will discuss the Bounty on Foxes.''
 Thomas Larkin of New York city was in town yesterday on business.
 The German school society are to give an entertainment in Harugari hall on Saturday evening. March ?.
 hn Y W ~ still sticks to the statement that they will withdraw from the league unless the board of directors of the 1eagu alter their decision in regard to putting 2 Sweeney out of the game. Some set tlement should be reached in this mat ter as the league was just beginning to pay for itself when this accident occurred. Now either Union City or the board of directors should alter their decision and so keep the league in existence. It is not known for sure whether there will be any game to- morrow night or not but it is hoped that there will be.
 Dr A. F. May of North Main street was in Bristol yesterday on business.
 Charles Summer of Rochester, \. Y, was in town yesterday on business.
 James McEwen of New Haven was in town yesterday on business.
 s. w. kennan of Bridgeport was in town yesterday on business.
 The Holy Name society will meet tonight. All members are requested 10 be present.
 Thomas Hogan Of Newark. X. J. was in town yesterday on business.
 John Brennan of Hartford vas in town yesterday calling on old friends.
 Culhane. Chase and Weston's mag nihcent white minstrels- have tried to secure q date at the opera house next week. They will be booked. but on what night is not known at present.
 John Heating, an old rounder was befora the court this morning charged with intoXication and breach of the peace. AS his wife was not in court to testify against him his case was continued till tomorrow morning.
 James Manning of Derby was in town yesterday calling on friends.
 The Naugatuck drum corps are to give a concert and ball on Easter Monday night at the Gem opera house
 James Burns of New Haven was in town yesterday on business.
 Paul May, who has been laid up with the grip for the past few days is able to be around again.
 Patrick Johnson of Ansonia was ip town yesterday on business. &