Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Mrs Hayes of New Britain is via iting friends in this section.
 Mrs Evans of Bank street left to- day for short visit with frients in Manchester.
 Frank Winestine has sold his inter- ests in the firm of Winestine Bros to his brother Isaac. Frank intends 10 start in business for himself.
 The radiance which shines upon the countenance of Edward Roach, the well known proprietor of the Brooklyn hotel, is more noticeable to-day than usual. The cause of it all is baby boy has arrived in his family.
 All preparations have been concluded for the first of series of sociables and dances which will be given by the Brooklyn A. c. during the fall and winter It will be held tomorrow night in the club rooms and a good time is in store for the large crowd which will attend.
 Elmer Johnson of 4 John street has returned from an extended trip throughout the west. He has been aD sent about q year and has journied through the various cities of the west and southwest. He was the recipient of a great welcome from his many friends last night.
 The candidates for the St Thomas football eleven will indulge in practice again tonight. The Cadets will have two teams in the field during the com. ing season. There will be the first and second teams. The two teams may line mp against each other on next Sun. day for short practice game.
 Parties who are wondering why the city has not put that portion of James street from the bend to Alder street in repair since it was washed out should bear in mind that the part Of the street referred to is the private property of J. Richard Smith. The city assumes no responsibility for the condition of the street from James street to Alder street.
 Patrick Delaney of George street, popular member of Company G. C. N. G., and Miss Mary Blansfield of Riverside street. were united in mar. 1 riage at St Patricks church this morn. ing at o'clock. Rev Father Gleeson 1 performed the ceremony and also cele. brated the nuptia1 mass which fol. lowed. Martin Connor was best man and Miss Margaret Cronan was maid | of honor. Both the bride and brides. maid were attired in handsome gowns | of steel silk. The bride carried white prayer book, while the brides. l amid carried a bouquet of bridal roses After the marriage ceremony wed, | ding breakfast was held at the home | of the bride. Mir and Mrs Delaney left on the S:3S train for Boston, where ] they will spend their honeymoon. On I their return they will reside on George street. Both the bridegroom and bride are popular young persons, as was well attested by the nummerous and beautiful presents which they re l ceiyed.
 The rainstorm yesterday did little damage in this section. The streams of water from Ben Mohr and Grand 1 view Heights carried along the usual amount of mud and water which lodged
 under the railroad bridge. The house on Charles street owned and occupied by Mrs Honora McGowan was struck by lightning. The lightning struck the chimney, knocking out some bricks, 1 which went down the chimney into the
 house. Some plaster was ripped of
 the walls. The damage caused by the l lightning will amount to about $25. Somebody thinking the house was on fire sent i'll an alarm from box 324 I When the hose wagons reached the
 railroad bridge they found the condi.
 tion of affairs so bad that they were
 unable to pass. They had to turn
 around and drive through the yard oi
 the Holmes, Booth x Haydens concern 1 onto Washington avenue. Such is tho
 condition of affairs under the railroad Isbridge during q storm. Alderman
 Walker, who has a bill of damages
 against the city on account of the
 flooding of his cellar, had several snap.
 shots of the scene taken for future use.