Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-25
CITY NEWS.

Miller benefit are requested to meet this evening in F. of A. reading room hall.
 There will be a special meeting of l Court Rose Hill in Foresters reading room this evening to take action on room this evening to take action on the death of Patrick Murphy.
 Timothy J. Lynch of 50 Pemberton street and Miss Hannah Brown of 2e Fuller street were married about o'clock this morning by the Rev Father McGuane. John Broderick was best man and Miss Mary Brown was maid of honor.
 A fire in a small store on High street conducted by Michael Malone demand ed the attention of the fire department last night. The building is owned by Mrs William Noonan. The blaze was put out in few minutes. Damage about $150.
 William RourIe of If Ayers street and Miss Kate Shearon of 56 Church street were married this morning at S:15 at the Immaculate Conception church by the Rev Father McGuane. Joseph Rourke was best man and Miss Alice Farrell was bridesmaid.
 The second annual concert and prom enade of the Strollers Social club will be held at Speedwell hall tonight. Gal lipeau's orchestra will furnish music for the dancing and Frank Mccormack will prompt. The committee of ar engagements consists of ]. Howard, James Meyers, D. Courtemanche, M. Fitzmaurice and G. Beaulieu.
 John Short and Miss Elizabeth Ha- gel were married this morning at 6:15 at the Immaculate Conception church by the Rev Father Frederick. Charles Short was best man and Miss Mamie HouIihan was maid of honor. The bride was attired in a handsome cos tune of steel grey silk, trimmed with lace and chiffon MT and Mrs Short left on a wedding trip to New York and Washington.
 Irving West of Waterville, time keeper at the factory of the Holmes, Booth & Haydens Go, and Miss Adella Deville of Washington avenue were married at S:30 yesterday morning by the Rev Father Senesac. After we'd ding breakfast at the. home of the brides parents MT and Mrs West left on honeymoon to New York and Bridgeport. On their return they will reside in Waterville.
 Patrick Murphy died last night at his home, 231 Baldwin street. He leaves widow, six sons, John, Michael, Patrick, Daniel, Thomas and Edward, one brother, John Murphy, and one sister, Mrs Frank Sheehy. The deceased was a member of Court Rose Hill, F. of A., and the Second division, A. o. H. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock to the Immac- ulate Conception church and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The dedication of the two flags to the Italian societies of the city will take place this evening in Concordia hall on Bank street. Mrs B. G. Kill duff and Hon F. r. Guilfoile will stand sponsors for, the flags. IA banquet vii follow the dedication: and the toastma9s ter will be A. Bechigchic. Invited guests besides the mayor and Nr Gull foile are John H. -Kilduff, William E. Thoms, City Clerk Ryan and P. Calza of New Haven. The exercises of the evening will start with a parade which will leave Concordia hall at [ o'clock. The opening address will be given by the president of the club, s. Di Napoli.
 
 their meeting last evening transacted considerable business pertaining to the approaching campaign. The commit tee on the lecture to be delivered by the Rev Charles H. Vail, subject '"The Origin and Termination of Trusts" re- ported that they have engaged City hall for the evening of October 3, and as the rent of the hall is $20 they have gotten out 1000 tickets at 10c each, of which they report the greater number disposed of, to assist in defraying ex- penses. Branch No 2 will hold week ly meetings during the winter months. Hard coal is now selling in Hartford for $15 ton and one customer cannot buy over half ton even at those fig ures. 1t is not known just how much coal there is on hand, but dealers esti- mate that there is between 800 and 800 tons. One dealer said he did not know what the other dealers had, but his own supply could be drawn from the yard in fifteen hours. He said 1t was impossible to get any coal from the mines at any price. It is expected that there will be another advance soon. A half ton can now be bought for $7.50 and only regular customers of the companies are favored.
 An official of the district court re- ceived severe shock to-day. It was quite cold in the rooms of the court house building and this reminded the official in qustion that his coal bin at home had vacant look about it that was not usual with it at this season. He thereupon telephoned his coal deal- CT to send up ton of coal. "Whats the price" asked the official. s9Thir- teen dollars, and say,' replied the man of dusky diamonds, .I can send you only quarter of ton.' The of ficiaI dropped the transmitter with a shock at the thought of a long: cold l winter before him.
 Steps for reunion of the members of the old Monitor Hose company are under way. Four years ago this com pany was disbanded by the city and the Burton street engine house was opened at about the same time. the latter taking the place of the former Captain John Moore of the Burton street house was member of the old Monitor company. Besides Captain Moore there are only two of the old members in the city. George M