Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
CITY NEWS.
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 A boy was born last evening to Mir and Mrs Thomas Connor of West Bur ton street,
 David Lavigne, a student at St Fly acinthe seminary, Canada, is enjoying few days vacation with friends i'll this city.
 Dr c. H. Lafontaine from Chambly, Can, is in town, the guest of Dr Da- yid. Dr Lafontaine enjoyed large practice during the 14 years he was in this city.
 Wilson & Tyrrell have purchased the stock and fixtures of the firm of Isham x Wilson, and will continue business at the old stand, 115-1l1 South Main street.
 There will be a months mind high mass at the church of the Immaculate Conception next Tuesday morning at o'clock for the late Miss Nellie Ken ney; of South Elm street.
 A very difficult operation was per formed upon Mrs Charles Pelletier at the home of her mother on Farm street this afternoon by Dr l.. J. Thi- bault of this city, assisted by Dr J. II. l Desmara of Bristol.
 A. R. Isham, who has been buyer and general manager for the firm or Isham x Wilson for the past three years, has sold out his interest in the firm and will open q store for himselt shortly here in town.
 At meeting of F. r. Durand com- pany, u F. K. F, last night the fol- lowing officers were elected: Captain, E. c. Colby; first lieutenant, F. j.. Ogden; second lieutenant, John c. La tus recorder, c. H. Morrison; treas urer, G. G. Hitchcock.
 The new members of the board of education held conference in the City hall building last night. What dld they do? We give it up. It looks as if they have caught onto the tactics adopted by the republicans and intend to show Us all that they can keep their business to themselves as we'll as their neighbors.
 Word has been received here of the death at Kingston, N. Y., of G. A. Tooker, formerly a resident of this city, and an employe of the American Ring Go. He was switchman in New York and was killed on the West Shore railroad. He was a brother to c. l.. Tooker of 14 Grove street, and had many friends in this city.
 The weather sharps who predicted that to-day would be cold and cloudy must feel like giving up the business. If they don't they deserve to be helped out We haven't had such pleasant sunshine since last July. Of course we had little snow last night, but it didn't amount to much; just enough to make the roads slippery and give the blacksmiths something to do.
 Charles Daily of Hospital avenue was taken to the police station last night Dy Officers Claffey and Ken naugh. He was examined by Town Physician Galley, who pronounced him insane. He was removed to the almshouse. He has been in the in- sane retreat before and will be sent there again. He made things lively for several citizens before the officers got hold of him.
 The train that leaves here at COS in the evening struck man named John Conway at $40 o'clock in Thom- aston yesterday afternoon. The vic tim was 32 years old and lived with 1lS DcdCu, | who was informed of the accident, or dered that Conway be taken proper care of He was removed to his home where he fingered until about 9 o'clock when he died from the effect of the shock and loss of blood.
 At the last regular monthly meeting of Court Waterbury, No 357S. |. c. F. held at room G, Irving block, last night, the following officers were elected: c. R., James E. Madigan; V. c. R., P. P. Noonan; recording secre- tary, Thomas A. Maton; financial sec retary, Walter Geraghty; treasurer, B. H. Fitzpatrick; chaplain, T r. De vine; superintendent of court, Ovide Lavalle; s. w, J ] Geraghty; ]. w., J. H. Murray; $. B., J. H. Ryan; ! B., J. H. Mulville; physician, Dr B. A. O'Hara; court deputy, ]. J. Ge- raghty; trustees, James A. Hynes, D. J. Murphy. The above officers will be installed at the next meeting, January 2S. 1902.
 The Catholic Womens association held another most enjoyable tat home gathering in the rooms of the organi- zation last night These gatherings are becoming more enjoyable and popular as they continue, notwith- standing that with custom interests ir novelties generally wane. The rooms were delightfully."- decorated and ev- erything. even the weather, contrib uted to the enjoyment of the evening
 Whist, as usual, formed conspicuous feature of the evening. The trophy
 winners were Mrs Roger Connor and the Misses Annie Lawlor and Mary
 Bergin. The consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs T. K. Butler and Miss Agnes Black, and the committee il charge of the evenings fun consisted
 of Mrs Roger Connor, Mrs Patrick Coogan and Miss Sadie White. II
 conjunction with the fun and frolic oi
 the evening it was announced that
 classes will be resumed next Monday
 evening, and that on the same evening
 the officers will hold a meeting, whicl
 will be followed at the usual hour by
 the regular monthly meeting of tho members.
 Court Rose Hill, No 91, F. of A. held an important meeting last nigh
 in Foresters' hall, Bank street. Sil
 new members were initiated into tho
 mysteries of the order and five proposi tions received. The officers elected for the ensuing year were installed by Worthy Grand Deputy M. F. McKen occicfo1 br TV0rfhu HnraId n