Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
WATERT0WN J0TTINGS
Reported That There Will Be Large
 Number of June Weddings.

Present indications point towards an unusually large number of June we'd dings. June is always fayorlte month with those who contemplate matrimony. If reports are true this coming month will break the record. The first wedding announced will be that of James Hope and Miss Mamie McGough. Samuel White and Miss Russell of Waterbury come in close second; Burnett Johnson and Miss Bloss of Bethlehem as the third. We understand that there are several oth- CTS, but they are keeping the matter quiet. We'll, June has the name of being a merry month and the more weddings we have the merrier it should be-
 Yesterday afternoon, while Miss Mary Bidwell was driving towards the Methodist church, her horse stumbled and fell. It took considerable time and lot of hard work on the part of sev- eral men to get the animal onti feet again. Miss Bidwel escaped without injury. There was no damage done except to the harness, which was some what demoralized. One of the men who helped to get the horse up came near having his leg broken, but for tunately got off with only few bruises.
 Last evening the postponed meeting of the citizens and soldiers association was held at the selectmen's rooms. H. H. Bartlett acted as chairman and k. ". Magee secretary. AAr NIarggraH re ported that he had secured the Rev Father Slocum of Waterbury to deliver the Memorial day address, also quar- tet of Waterbury singers. Officers were elected as follows: c. B. Mattoon, president; R. Y. Magee, vice-president; John l.. Scott, secretary; H. II. Bart lett, treasurer. The following commit tee were appointed on decorating graves: Shelton c. Curtiss, E. L. Brouette. James B. Woolson and Nor man w. Bowers; floral committee, Mrs Buckingham, Mrs A. J. Roberts and Mrs H. N. Cunningham. Marshal of the day F. A. Peck; custodians of flags, B. H. Melton and Shelton c. Curtiss. A committee consisting of w. l.. Holmes. E. B. Lockwood and E. NJ. Black were appointed to make arrange ments for the memorial service which will be held on the Sunday after Mem orial day. The secretary of the asso-
  cipa1 Working in regard to having the children bring flowers. It was voted to adjourn until 9 o'clock on Memorial day morning.
 The Boys club of the Congrega- tional church will give an exhibition of gymnasium drills this evening in the chapel Admission 25 cents, including refreshments.
 A number of young people called on Miss Bessie Markell at her home last evening. The party was genuine sur prise. as Miss Market hadn't the slight est idea that there had been anything in the line of a party contemplated The surprised party proved good hostess and a very pleasant evening was spent playing games and having good time generally. Refreshments were served during the evening. It was rather late hour when the affair broke up, but everyone enjoyed them selves and he loss of few hours sleep when weighed in the balance with the amount of fun they had had didn't cut a very high figure.
 James Hope is keeping brindle and white dog which nobody claims.
 John F. Weiss went to New York yesterday morning.
 c. B. Ford was in town yesterday
 Charles W. Atwood went to New York yesterday.
 Several people from here expect to attend the dance in Bethlehem tonight.
 Miss Bessie Brewer and Miss Ella Maxwell are visiting friends in town.
 George Summers drove over from his farm in Woodbury yesterday to visit friends in town.
 George French, former resident, is visiting friends in town.
 ". J. Munson has put a new ice wagon on the road.
 James McGough expects to move to Oakville in the near future.
 Merritt Atwood is another victim of the humps.
 Columbia lodge, No 12, K. of P, held regular meeting last evening.
 B. H. Mattoon attended a meeting of the Masonic Mutual Benefit in New Haven Wednesday evening.