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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

op Leavenworth street. it's object is to foster all that makes for noble womanhood, right living and good citizenship It stands for the broadest interest of women which is the home-ts education, its prac- tcal development its pleasures its integrity and its preservation in the highest sense.
 it's several departments the Drexel institute methods followed, and graduates of that tnsti- tuition among the leagues competent instructors; and there local teachers included in the faculty who we'll known outside of their connection with the league The school of housekeeping under the di- rectorship of Miss Anne D'Olier with associate instructor, Miss Alice S. Johnson, has for the of it's students unexcelled laboratory for cooking; and it has also dining room, bedroom, and laun- dry. The domestic arts department has for its di- rector Miss Euphemia G. Kerr, formerly an instruct in the normal department of domestic arts at Drexel institute.
 John J. Derwin is the director of the mandolin and banjo orchestra H. 0. Post, principal of the Wa terbury Business college is director of the leagues commercial courses. The director and instructor of industrial and decorative art is Miss Elise H. Car ret, in charge of the art department of the Water bury High school and Miss Janet E. Arthur, an instructor in the Waterbury Training School for Teachers is instructor of English language and liter ature at the league. The physical training depart ment is directed by Miss $. Minnie Haupt of the New Haven gymnasium. The friendly league chorus is directed by Godfrey R. Reed and he is also instructor of voice training. Miss Louise Demmon, w)tosc dramatic experience makes especially valu- able her instruction is in charge of the department of eocuton
 Other departments of the league include Penny Prevalent Fund Savings bank, a summer vacation house at Madison on the-Sound, boarding house directory, reading room and social department. The superintendent, Miss Mabel s. Jackson, is in charge of all these departments
 The attractive league hall is adapted for dances private parties and musicals, and it is eduip1ed for catering. The rentals of it a of in that assist in developing the general work of the league which is intended for the girls and of Waterbury not only. but for those in neighborng towns who wish to avail of it's advantages.
 The institution has the confidence of the Water bury public, and is supported in part by the public: but not wholly so, for it creditable per of it's expenditures every dollar of which reverts to assist in the development of the splendid work which is being accomplished through its efforts and influence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

always very interesting and beneficial. Many of the members indefatgable workers for the object for which their club organized. Each season the club gives series of lectures Prominent and learned speakers of the day brought here to de- liver lectures important subjects These lectures are much appreciated by the public of Waterbury,
 A part of the address delivered by Mrs D. F. Web- ster upon her retirement from the presidency Tn 1892 showed what the club had accomplished in a short space of time "From very dependent state we have become largely independent of outside tai ent to sustain club work from uncertain pur- pose we have made the bent of work to be edu- cative from separate interests we have become unit ed by the ties of attachment in bond of fellowsh1p from hitherto unknown mental characteristics we now associate with individual members distinctive qualities of thought and dispoSftion from personal influence which has drawn to Us many able mem bers whose activity has greatly increased the re- sources of club; from uncertain existence we have secured for ourselves the prospect or permanence, meeting want felt by the cultivated women of our city; from scant treasury we have placed ourselves on a sO1nder hnanc1al pas1s; rom timid speakers have changed to ready takers
 The club organized with A members; at the end of the fourth year it's membership had increased to 135; It's present membership in 25O actual mem bers, six honorary members The present officers follows: President, Mrs Sarah F. Northrop; yice-presidents, Mrs Isabel Ely Hamilton, Mrs Har- riet A. Riley Miss Mary M Abbott recording secre- tary, Mrs Emily Stansbury Brown; corresponding secretary, Mrs Jennie R. Hoffman; registrar, Miss Gertrude E. Cooke treasurer, Mrs Winifred F. Wal ters; auditor, Mrs Lucy Fairbanks Els; executive board, officers of the club and executive committee Mrs Mary F. Chatfeld, Mrs Emily A. Shannon Mrs Nl ELlZdDetn StduuaIu hES oHdrlOLCe D. hII, 1hIN Bertha P. Hart, Miss Anna l.. Ward; ethics commit tee, Mrs Mary W. PhiDps, Mrs Mabel Coffin Jennings Miss Martha c. Wells art and literature committee Mrs Emily W. Frisbe, Mrs Marion F. Hamilton Miss Katharine D. Hamilton; education committee Mrs Julia Upson Welton Miss Edmee Pretat, Miss Mary M. Sinsabaugh; science committee, Miss Su- Fl. Cairns, Miss Eva L. Davis Mrs Lillian Anna Weston Jenks; music committee, Mrs Esther M. Rowland, Mrs Adelaide D. Sackett, Miss Josephine D. Frisbie; committee Mrs Grace M. Gallond, Mrs Lou R. Hughes, Mrs Isabella J. Stednan, Mrs Alice H. Ashenden; printing committee, Mrs Corinne 1T. Churchill, Mrs Augusta C. Benham, Mrs Sarah W. Futile: social committee; Mrs F. M Pensley, Mrs Irving N. Welton Mrs c. B. Everett, Mrs Eugene s. LarkiH, Mrs Jessie w. Long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
St. Paul'S M. K. Church.

Owing the large increase in the growth and the popuation of the northeast section of the city, be- tween 1SSO-S5, 8 mission of the First Methodist church was established in that section in 1886 by the Rev pr w. W. Bowdish The mission was formally opened August 1, 1886 in building former ly occupied by Oliver c. Abel store. Under the painstakng supervision of the Rev pr Bowdish the mission prospered and the membership increased so rapidly that the building of d chapel was necess- tated, On lot O Farm street chapel, measuring 50x2S feet was erected at a cost of $3,15O 1t was dedicated on March 27, 1888. Tn April Edgar c. Tullar student at the Centenary Collegiate 1nSt" tute HackettstoWn, N. J.. became pastor. During his pastorate of three years there such large increase of membership that the house of worship had to enlarged and the seating capacity 1ncreas td to TOO. At the rededcatory services in the au- turnn of 1SS9 the debt of $7OOO reduced one half The Rev Mir Tullar was succeeded by the Rev L. w. Holmes who pastor for but brief time. His successor the Rev Willis M. CleaYeland, a graduate of the Hartford Theological seminary. He remained pastor until 1894 when the Rev Frank $. Townsend was called to the pastorate. who remained until 1896 when he succeeded by the Rev Thomas Gilbert His pastorate extended for two years The Rev Edward B. Bassett appoin ed in the spring of 1898 and he has been pastor since
 The parsonage at 841 North Main street sold in 1899 and the parsonage, which stands at S1 East Farm street, built in February of the same year. The mortgage this house was burned Sunday, November 8, the debt having been paid off with a bequest from the late David Garrigus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Concordia Singing Society.

The Concordia Singing society," one of the leading 1T not the leading, singing society in the state organized thirty eight years ago. Those who were have since passed to their everlasting reward in the life beyond. Among the oldest members of the SO clety are Otto Castrop, Alfred Drescher Daniel hafel, Chris Strobel and Chris Hauser. For some time meetings were held Meadow street ...,,
 Since the erection of the Concorda hall building on Bank street in 1886, and it's opening in May 1887 the society has held meetings in that hail The so- cety has grown to large proportions since it's organi zaton It now numbers 300 or 400 members includ- Ing many of Waterbury's influential and leading German residents of the city It's present officers a~e follows:
 President Aurelius Reichenbach
 ce-president, Emil Niedman.
 Flnanc1al secretary, L. Tritschler.
 corresponding secretary, Chris Laun +-F
 Recording secretary, Richard Neumann .
 Treasurer Fred Buttner. .4
 , Hans SarO, one of the most successful and nron,, nent musical directors in the state. has been tba director of the Concordia Singing society Finder ms leadership the society has gained an enviab,a reputation as a singing organization It has won many valuable prizes. Among the prizes Won wns rst prize at the State Saengerfest in Bridgeno in l9oo and again at the State Saengerfest in Sevn1our in 1902. To MT Saro's able leadership tho soo,ot owes much Of it's success during the recent reor
 Aoout twenty years ago the local society uo, |. NaluaDle prlze at the North American SaaDoa-hr,a me rooms or the society filed with meny o,d oeauuIu trophies won in competition "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Catholic w. mems Association.

On June 4, 1894, ffty-three met in the hall of the Convent of Notre Dame, and under the direc tion of the Very Rev John A. Mulcahy, V. G., or ganized a society to be known the Catholic Wo mems association. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected, Miss Emma J. Me Carthy being chosen president. For year class es were conducted in what is the kindergarten at the convent. Then two secured in St Patricks block East Main street, and classes were held in grammar bookkeeping, art work and dreSSmaking. The membership continued to in crease and more needed. By the courtesy of Rev William J. Slocum, the association has the of the entire building, including the large hall on the upper foor which is used for lectures, entertainments and social gatherings of members and their friends
 The work of the Catholic Women's association is ito help others to help themselves. It is charitable in the that it goes to the very best root of charity by using preventative It aims to give self-supportng women the opportunity of i'm proving themselves and increasing, if not their earning capacity, at least their ability do with their present incomes. The dressmaking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
St. ThOmas'S Parish

The continual increase in the attendance at the Immaculate ConcepuOn church and the la ge growth of the Catnolc pOpuatOn ill the northeast part of the city resulted ill the organization of St Thomas's parish. The church building, when is imposing edifce erected on commanding site at the of Beacon and Grown streeLS. 1t overlooks the entire city. The stone was laid Saturday afternoon, September 2o, 1o3S, while the church dedicated the following day, by the Rt Rev Bishop Terney. The Rev Fath- CT Crowley was appointed its first pastor. During the five years of his pastOrate the church has stead ly increased in membership. Various societies were organized by the faithful pastor. In 19JO beauti full parochial residence built the lot on Bea- street, adjoining the church. During the present year parochal school building and home for the Sisters of Charity have been erected by the parish
 Both are imposing and substantial brick buildings.
 St Thomass church is young, being only five years old, but has already manifested much streng h and progress During such short period of time, the Rev Father Crowley has accomplished much with the faithful assistance of his parishioners.
 The Rev William Kennedy assistant priest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Young Women's Friendly League.

For fourteen years the Young Women's Friendly league has exerted an influence in Waterbury that corporated in 1S93 its growth has been steady and consistent and because it is nonsectarian recog nizes denomination, its membership embraces those of every creed and church.
 The of the league is due largely to the efforts of it's president, Miss Anna Ward and to the members efficient board of officers who are:
 President, Miss Anna l.. Ward
 Vfcepresidents, Mrs Edwin H. Williams, Mrs Frederick D. Buckley Mrs Arthur Reed Kimball Mrs Edward T. Root, Mrs Otis s. Northrop, Mrs Frederic Wilcox, Mrs George H. Cowell Mrs Ed ward O. Goss.
 Recording secretary, Miss Katherine D. Hamilton
 Assistant recording secretary, Miss Ellen K Townsend.
 Treasurer, Miss Florentine H. Hayden
 Assistant treasurer. Miss Martha c. Wells
 Auditor, George E. Judd
 Advisory board Frederick J. Kingsbury, James s. Elton, Henry l.. Wade Frederick B. Rice Otis S. Northrop.
 The institution owns it's building which is located
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

The nrst Hebrew Sunday school organized ln 1880 with 25 scholars in attendance. Maler Kaiser was the first president and Miss NJ. Frieseben, M D Rindskopf and Isadore Chase were the hrst teachers Mir Chase was superintendent for several years He was succeeded in 1896 by Adolph Fol Ia who held the position until the time of his death in 1899 His successor was Louis l.. Simons, who hos held the position since that time About 12O children attend school, which is held in Mechal- ics hall every Sunday morning. The teachers fol' low: Samuel Chase and the Misses Helen halser' Jessie Pollak Gertrude Mendelssohn and Bertha Witkowski. The school is in fourishing condition.
 About two years ago the Waterbury Hebrew school was organized by the Waterbury Hebrew so- cietv School is held in a building Canal street. About 75 pupils attend and are taught by three teachers The present officers of the society are as follows: President J. Burros; president Will liam Posner: secretary Isadore Axelrod, treasurer, Joseph Brook. The school is making excellent pro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
WOman'S Club.

The Waterbury Womans club, which was founded by Mrs Elizabeth Robinson Abbott, organized sponse to a call sent out by Mrs Abbott, commit tee was appointed draft constitution and by laws and to nominate officers. On April 9 the con- stitution and bylaws adopted and officers were elected as follows: President, Corinne R. Morrow vce-president, Elizabeth R. Webster; corresponding secretary Elizabeth O. k. Abbott; recording secre tary Harriet E. Meers; treasurer, Harriet Elton Stevens; auditor. Jennie A. Mason
 The object of the club, stated in its consttu ton, is to "promote the intellectual social cu ture of its members" The membership is limited to 25O.
 The first regular meeting of the club was held in the parlors of the First Congregational church on October g. 1889. Since that time meetings have been held on the second and fourth Tuesdays Of each month from the second Tuesday in October to the fourth Tuesday in April, inclusive.
 The Waterbury Women's club has attained markable success. Many interesting papers i'm portant subjects submitted by members of the club during the year. The meetings of the club
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
First Church of Christ, Scientist.

About ten years ago the Christian Scientists in this city began hold quarterly bible lessons. It was not until four years later in 189S that the First Church of Christ Scientists established. The first services were held in the old Bronson library building. Later the services held in Odd Eel lows hall and Friendly League assembly hall In 1900 it was decided to establish reading room and accordingly quarters were rented in the build ing at the corner of West Main and South Willow streets. About year ago the church moved to the PIatt block East Main street, where it occupied the north part of the fourth floor. Services held on Sunday at 103O and Wednesday evenings at 745. The average attendance is about 45. The public reading room is opened every afternoon eX- cept Sunday, from 2 to 5 o'clock Miss Mary F. Thompson of 42 Mitchell the first prac ttioner in this city. Mrs George Blakesee may be termed the "organizer'' of the church in this city. Its first readers Mrs Blakeslee and Leon I. Wood During the past year Miss Mary Thompson and Mrs Rachael Manville the readers. No readers have yet been appointed for the present year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Assistants at Immaculate Conception Church

The names of the priests who have served as sistants in the Immaculate Conception church and those who served temporarily follows:
 With Rev Michael O'Neile: Rev Peter Cody.
 With Rev Thomas Hendricken: From 1S5o to 1872, Rev Peter Cody, Rev M. OReilly, Rev C. Me Gallon, Rev J. Sheridan, Rev P. F. Glennon Rev J. A. Couch, Rev J. O'Farrell, Rev J. Smith, Rev James Bohan, Rev J. F. McCabe Rev J. Daily, Rev M. Rodden, Rev J. Campbell Rev J. Pagan, Rev D. Mullen, Rev J. Lynch Rev Philip ODonahoe, Rev T. Walsh Rev J. Reynolds Rev r. A. Smith, Rev J. Mullgan, Rev R. O'Gorman, Rev k. r. Sullivan Rev c. Lemagie Thomas Kane, A. 1'rnceu, B. Plunkett. M. Herr
 With Rev James Lynch, from 1872 to 1Si6 Rev R. OGorman Rev NJ. Herr, Rev M. J. McCauley, Rev J. A. N1ulcahy. Rev J. Pagan.
 With Lawrence Walsh. from 1876 to 1883: Rev J. B. Creedon, Rev J. o. R. Sheridan Rev P. Finne. gan, Rev F. Duggan, Rev M. Donahue.
 With Rev William Harty, from 1883 to 1886: Rev F. J. Finnegan, Rev J. O. R. Sheridan, Rev M. Donallue, Rev J. Walsh Rev J. H. ODonnel, Rev F. Murphy
 With Rev John A. Mulcahy. from 1886 to 1895: Rev r. J. Finnegan, Rev T. Walsh Rev J. Murphy Rev J. Flemming Rev J. H. O'Donnell Fathers Dineen and Downey
 With the Rev w. J. Socum: The Rev Fathers Kennedy, McGuinnes McGuane. McMahon O'Brien Broderck Brennan and Ford. The last four mentioned are the present assistants Father Broderic6 is at present enjoying leave of absence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Hebrew Synagogue and School.

Untn 1872 the Hebrews of this city attended re- ligous services in New Haven other cities where synagogues existed. On the Jewish New Years day and the day of atonement in 1872, services were held in Ways hall by visiting rabbi. Since then services have been held the Jewish New Years places: 1S73-74, Gothic and Gies's halls; 1875-76, Lampson's hall; 1877-78-79 Pfafs hall; 1SoS-95, Johnsons hail. Services were also held by some people of the Jewish faith in their room every Fri day night and Saturday morning in Bronson's hall Since 1898 services have been held fast days and holidays of the Jewish calendar in Pythian hall.
 The orthodox Jews have had synagogue on Ca nal street for the past four five years Services are conducted there on Friday nights and Saturday mornings by Rabbi Sflyerman.
 In 1876 the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent associa ton, consisting of thirteen members, organized Mrs Maier Kaiser the first president and Mrs Philip Pollak the first secretary. The present oth follows: President, Mrs Gilbert Green berg, Naugatuck; vicepresident. Miss Bertha Pollak secrA 2Ssa Mrs Maer Kaiser treasurer Mrs L Chak
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
CHURCHES, DATE OF ORGANIZATION WORK ACGON

classes illustrative of this All the pupils may not become professional dressmakers, but each pu- pil is taught how to cut, baste, and finish her gowns, and is thus shown how to be economical and saving.
 The Catholic Women's association also offers op- portunities of instruction to many ambitious girls who through lack of time strength cannot attend, the public night schools.
 There are classes ill grammar, reading, arithmetic, elocuton and shorthand, in which the members ceiye not only general instruction but often indvid ua attention and personal interest from the teach CTS. Then there is class in French and four in physical culture. In these days the children are full of "strenuosity and Miss Lord gives them three afternoons each week Perhaps the most at tract1ve classes to many members those in art work, where lacenaking, fine embroidery and such accomplishments are taught. In this department we have three afternoon and three evening classes all taught by Miss Egan. We have two teachers of dressmaking, Miss Sheridan and Miss Finley, each of whom has three classes Miss Minnehan. the reading and elocution teacher has afternoon well evening class. There is but one class in each of the other branches. Miss Woisard teaches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

for five years. On October he appointed as distant priest Our Lady of Mercy church in Plain tille. On Sunday, October 19, Father Kennedy was presented with purse of $500 by the parishoners of St Thomas's by whom he was highly esteemed. He was succeeded by the Rev Timothy Sullivan,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-05

the homestead laws. but certainly none
OF the choicest is vacant
Second: There was an Indian in Alva
IA wooden one used as sigu. for a cigar
store-but he wasn't dangerous
rs this was the only Indian who ever
had any standing in this county Of
our 5o.ooe people. I would suggest that
you can not buy Indians az any price.
Third: our land has not set been SCOT
ed at all and don't need "a. as last year
we raised three million bushels of wheat.
two mslon bushels Of corn. and more
oats potatoes and live stock than both
Carolinas combined.
Fourth: There Is some shooting going
on. as reported by our best farmers. al
though our corn IS little back ward
this year and roasting ears may not be
fully ripe Tor a week or more.
But as TO Buffalo Walters" We can
say that the last one was captured sew
eral days ago after a terrific struggle.
in which several chiEge-s We're ruthless
" trampled upon. and Woods county
boasts the only living Buffalo Waller
now in captivity. Come out IN August II
possible and see g.
Assuring you that any further inquir-
les Will be cheerfully answered. am.
Yours very truly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-05
PERSONAL NOTES.

/ Carrie Nation visited St Paul the other
day and while awaiting the arrival Of a
street car entered d saloon and began a
temperance address. The bar tender turn
ed a settler water syphon upon her and
she beat a hasty retreat in raiments con-
siderably bedraggled.
King MenelilI of Abyssinia has had no
end of trouble with his telegraph and
telephone systems. The natives used TO
steal the wires and he had TO inhict Sc
we're punishment. holding whole tribes re-
sponsible. I nthe forests the monkeys
find the wires convenient for their gym
nastics. while the elephants tear up the
poles
August BebeI IS the man OF the hour in
Germany. He is the leader OF the Social
Democrats. who have just cast vote OF
:. 0o9. coo or one-third Of the entire vote OF
the empire lie was born in Cologne in
1910. the son OF a sergeant in an infantry
regiment. he was apprenticed 10 a turn
ct, and when his trade was learned he
tramped through Germany. getting work
wherever he could
Andrew Lang used 20 work hard His
regular weekly work was six leaders Tor
a iltAAAAtlt- AtEN EaAfttr NFfD AA-%t-t.-~
sketches for an evening journal two long
articles. two hook reviews. and a contri-
button TO 2 weekly illustrated paper n
addition 70 this ne devoted four hours
every day TO what may be called pure
literature RE turned out books al the
rate OF three year. or even more. IN
lssl for instance. there appeared from rs
pen the Red Fairy BooF Life. Let
ters ard Diaries II Sir Stafford North
cote How 10 Fan IN Literature. an3
'oid Friends For weeks together MS
work would average ssss words a week
Justin Mccarthy once wrote the follow !
ing abort he first appearance n parlia- |
merit q Joseph Chamberlain. who f. noE /
occupying such general attention 'Ju7.z- /
Ing from his political speeches the Tories /
bad set him down as a wfid Tepu ol3ca1. /
ard they expected 20 see q ROACH ard 4
Shaggy nan dressed rsth an uacoush 4
disregard for TIRE WAYS q society. q s1rt i
Of Birmingham Orxon. who would prohs-
bly, scoSl aercsly At his opponents il the
house and would deliver RS o5insoas 5n
tones q thunder. The nan wso rase to
address the house ~zs q pale Sle1ser
delicate looking and closely ahzysa per