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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

were completed. The new brewery is finely situated at Riverside park. It's site is in close proximity to the tracks of the Naugatuck division of the New. York, New Haven x Hart ford railroad. It is not too far dis
 tant from the business center of the city and 1t is only few minutes drive from it to Naugatuck, where the Eagle Brewing Co does large busi- ness. The new brewery has a front age of 40 feet on Center street, q street running from Riverside park into South Main street at point near Kurten's cafe. The depth Is 135 feet. The main building or cold storage Is three stories high. Each floor Is fif- teen feet high and has an area of 1865 square feet. All the floors through out the building are made of cement and asphalt and are of immense strength. The first floor of the Stor" ge department is used for filling room while on the second floor is kept the immense stock. The third floor is used for q fermentnC room. On the second floor are twelve large vats, each of which has a capacity of 5.5O0 gallons. The vats are madr of wood. In the rear of the stock room is the storage room for the hops This room
 has an area of 1000 square feet. Ad- joining the storare rooms for the hops is tho brew house, which Is equipped with the most modern and up-to date machinery. Here may be seen thirty-tOn rcfrigeratIng machine. which is a model. It is canable of melting thirty tons of ice a day. It is fitted up with the latest inventions in machinery. The engine and boiler
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES E. WATTS.

'The beer that made Milwaukee fa- nous" Is doing the same favor for the cafe conducted by James F. Watts at 15O South Main street. MT Watts is well known to Waterbury people, as he has been in the liquor busin"ss for many years and always on South Main street He is comparatively young man and numbers among his patrons many of the best citizens in tho city. Men who like q glass of good beer, well drawn and a chance to drink it leisurely without the noise and confusion that is so prominent in many saloons go to Mir Watts. T1is place Is scrupulously neat and well or dered, his barkeepers capable and OK perienced, and the quality of "o0ds handled beyond question. MT Watts is an affable host and extremely popu lar He is member of practically all the important fratcrnal and benevolent societies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JOHN !. STEPHAN.

John J. Sheehan, proprietor of the popular wine and liquor rooms at 22} South Main street is one of tho best known liquor dealers in the Nauga- tuck valley and keeps constantly on hand a complete stock of the best goods the market affords He enjoys a large transient patronage besides doing profitable business among his own ncighborS, who find him reliable in every particular. He does q large amount of trade in bottled goods, and carries a tremendous stock, especially at this season, when the advent of the holidays prompt people who on other occasions rarely buy liquors in large quantities to make purchases for fam fly use. He knows the trade and makes it q point to meet 1t. A resi- dent of Waterbury for many years and holding a high place in the esti nation of his fellow citizens, Mir Sheehnn Is naturally jealous of his reputation as business man and in consequence he puts out nothing but the best. He is one of the city's wide awake men, and, although yet in his prime. has amassed q fortune He is tDc owner or the DOCK at the corner of Grand and South Main streets and Is also interested in several other pieces of real estate in different parts of tho town. He is an automobilist, and when time permits takes much pride in making a tour through the public streets MT Sheehan was the first business man in the city to dis card the horse for the silent steed, but his close friends claim that he Is thinking of returning to bis old love, and that ere long he will have ahan- doned the auto and will again appear as of yore behind stopper with just speed enough to give anything that comes along a good brush.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
POLI'S THEATER CAFE.

One of the most popular resorts in the city is Polls Theater cafe, wh ch is located at 167 Broadway and of which T. r. O'Donnell is the proprietor. Mir O'Donnell is widely and favorably known. He came to Waterbury in 1889 and entered the insurance busi- ness. Retiring from this sphere of activity he spent two years as a tray cling salesman for Gateley X Bren- nan of New York city, In 1897 he formed a partnership with w. H. Ca scy at his present place of business, and two years later he nurch9Sod MT Casey's interests. Mir O'DOnnell is a member of the E. F. o. F.. and of the Foresters of America. The fixtures in the cafe are probably the finest in the state, and comprise many la"Gc French plate mirrors, Italian marble pillars and Quartered oak. The walls are decorated with handsome DOT traits of the most distinguished Amer ican actors and actresses. Attached to the cafe is a cigar stand. The cafe is the headquarters for the theatrical profession Mir O'DOnnell employs as bartenders, Neil Mulville and George Fitzsimmons both of whom are popular all over 2. the city. Mir yItzsimmons Is former actor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
P, w. CONNOR.

Among the best known and most highly regarded liquor dealers in Wa terbury is Patrick w. Connor. MT ConnOr was born in this city and has passed his life here. He was edu- cated in the old East Main street school, which gave many of Water bury's conservative business men their early schooling. He worked in Sev- eral of the local factories and was em- ployed by the Plume & Atwood Co for over eleven years. As a shop hand he was known for his absolute honesty and strict reliability. Tn 1882 he opened a saloon and grocery store at the corner of Stone and Bridge streets, where for thirteen years he did the Largest business of any store keeper on the Ahrieador. Eight years ago he moved to his present stand at the corner of North Elm and KinGs- bury streets where he has preserved the reputation established years ago for excellence of stock and orderliness of place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
WILLIAM MOHER.

The cafe and pool room of William F. Moher at 27 North Elm street, is one of Waterbury's most popular re- sorts. Its popularity is due in large measure to tue personal charms of it's genial proprietor, who is univer ally well liked. MT Moher is a native of Ireland and came to Waterbury twelve years ago. He opened his pres ent place five years since, and he has built up a thriving busi- ness. Mir Moher's cafe is cssentia ly a sporting center. Pool tournaments are held there frequently and this winter 1t will be the scene of a large number of quoit matches, In which P. w. Connor's famous team will par ticipate. MT MOher is an expert foot ball player, and was for many yenrs captain of the famous Waterbury Gaelic football team. His increasing business necessitated his retirement from this position last year. While he was its captain this team defeated tho Gaelic clubs of Hartford. Bridge port, New Britain, Ansonia and Tor rington. It won a beautiful silver cup from Hartford last year, and the trophy Is now on exhibition at the Irish-American Athletic club. Mir Mo her also played with the famous St Thomas Cadets who defeated every team they met for three years except the Yale varsity. Mir Moher has been active in n scholastic way, and it was through his efforts that tha Gael ic school was established In this city three years ago. He was it's first president. The school has grown stead- fly and is now in fourishing condi- tion with headquarters in Tierney's S block on Bank street The liquors which MT Moher carries are of the purest quality. His speciality is halo stock ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
A. HOTELS CAFES, RESTAURANTS AND BREWERIES
VI. J. M'EVOY,

No man is better or more favorably known in the liquor trade of Water bury than Michael J. McEvoy, who conducts in a manner beyond reprov- al the popular and well appointed cafe at 50 Bank street. MT McEvoy hand les the original Anheuser- Busch and BudWeiSer St Louis beer on draught and bottled
 MT McEVoy's store is centrally To- chted and the building which it oc- cup1eS IS two stories in height The cafe is adorned by beautiful paintings, and is otherwise well appointed. Tn general the interior arrangements convey an impression of refinement altogether absent from most of es- tablishments of this character. The pictures which adorn the walls are re- productions of ancient scenes immor- talized by French and Flemish paint CTS.
 The second floor of the building is fitted up as q wine room, and is a de- lightful place in which to spend a pleasant hour and sip glass of wine or beer. MT McEvoy dispenses Hell mann's beer, Feigenspan's Newark ale and the "only and original' Bass ale.
 MT McEvoy Is q prominent, popu- lar and progressive citizen, and enjoy the confidence and esteem of all who know him. Tn fraternal circles he is well known, being q member of the Knights of Columbus, the Ind d"pe: dent Order of Foresters and the Elks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
HENNESSY & FOODY.

One of the handsomest and most popular saloons in the city was opened September 6 of the present year hy Messrs Hennessy & Foody at No 459 West Main street. In only two months time this up-to-date and enterprising firm have built up a fine trade, which is due to their genial personality and the excellence of the wet goods on their counter. Their bar is stocked with the products of the most cele- brated distilleries. breweries and wine presses in this country, besides q fine line of the choicest brands of cigars. This saloon Is fitted up with handsome mahogany fixtures and the walls are hung with some masterpieces of his- torical paintings. No expense has been spared to make it attractive and comfortable. and in this respect Messrs Hennessy X Foody have been eminently successful. Parties wishing to indulge in quiet game of pool will find excellent accommodations here. The firm contemplate getting up a pool tournament this winter. Mi- chael Hennessy came to Waterbury twenty-three years ago. and John Foody. the other partner. came here eight years ago. Both are good fel- lows and have host of friends. /,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

man who has had much to do with the establishing of the Eagle Brewing Go is Thomas Finnegan, who is agent for the company. No man is better or more favorably known among the business men of the city than MT Fin negan. He Is very popular. A shrewd keen man, who has q manner all his own in soliciting trade. he makes a most successful agent. Paul D. SuesSe, manager, of the company, Is one of the best brew masters in the world He has been engaged in the business of brew master since his youth and what he does not know about brewing and about ales and lager is not worth knowing. He has had charge of the brewing in num- Der of the largest breweries in the United States, Germany and in South America MT Su- esse came to this city five years ago to take charge of the brewing at the Hellmann Brewing Go. He was brew: master there for four years when he saw the needs of Waterbury for an- other brewery and immediately inter- ested himself and others in the forma- ton of the new company. Success has so far crowned his career with the Eagle Brewing Go and his many friends wish him many more ye1rs of success and prosperity. The Eagle brewery has come to stay; 1t Is fix ture. It's business Is large and con stantly increasing. The people wEo like a glass Of the foaming beverage have placed their stamp of approval upon its product, and that is all that's needed. The company will do the rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
?. K. FINNAN.

A man who is known throughout the city as a reliable and successful sa- loon keeper is r. k. Finnan, who con- ducts the popular and well appointed cafe at 400 West Main street. Mir Finnan has conducted his present bus mess for nearly five years and during that time has added greatly to his personal popularity besides making his establishment one of the best and most favorably known in this thriving city. MT Finnan's stock of liquors is most complete and of the purest oual- ity. He makes a speciality of Sher- wood. Tucker and Pleasant Valley whiskies. He carries Hellmann's ales and stock ale: also Ballantines ale. Mir Finnan handles the best California wines. Harper whiskey. and splendid line of Scotch whiskey Mir Finnnn Is a native of Ireland, and came to Waterbury from the Emerald Isle twenty years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
T. J. BRENNAN.

If Carrie Nation. the Kansas smash CT, came to Waterbury she would find nothing to find fault with in the sa- loon conducted by T. J. Brennan, ?. 20 Bishop street. Mir Brennan has lived all his life in Waterbury, and has been established at his present store for upwards of six years. yet no word of reproach has ever been heard against him. Tn addition to his gen. eral liquor department. which carries all the popular brands of beer and whiskies. Mir Brennan runs a bottling works equipped with modern machin- cry and all the necessary appliances required in such concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
BERNARD REID.

The family of Reid, of which Der nard F. Reid. who for the past two years has conducted a saloon at 652 South Main street, is one of the old est and most respected in Waterbury, Mir Reid's parents were among the earliest settlers in the city and he re- ceived his education in the public schools here. He worked in the var ious factories for a number Of~years making a reputation as an efficient and trustworthy workman. In 1868 he entered the employ of the Benedict & Burnham Co, and was with that concern for nineteen years as foreman in the polishing dcparmont. MT Reid is a republican, and has he'd of fec under the party's administration. Though living in solid democratic ward. he was elected to the city treas- urer's desk running far ahead of his ticket. The position is one of respon- sibility and trust, and Mir Reid's cleo tion was clearly the choice of the peo- ple No word has ever been uttered impugning his spotless integrity and when he retired from office he left a reputation as one of the most faithful servants the municipality ever had. Mir Rcid's saloon is most orderly q well conducted. Mir Reed Is a char CT member Of Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus, of which he Is q past crand knight, and q member of the board of directors; and the Foresters, being past chief ranger of Court Shields
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
LUKE STAPLETON.

There is no better known or more popular saloon keeper In Waterbury than Luke Stapleton, whose large and finely fitted up saloon is located at No 322 Meadow street. His bar is stocked with the best liquors, brews, vintages and choicest brands of ci- gars to be found in the market, while both he and his courteous assistants are experts at concocting mixed drinks. He makes specially of Finch's Golden Wedding and Sher- woods Dry Whistles. and also Ballan- tines ales and Hellmann's beer. MT Stapleton came to Waterbury seven teen years ago and engaged in the sa- loon business two years afterwards. He has three brothers. each of whom owns a saloon in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES MULLINS

saloon keeper that knows how to make friends and keep them is the one who will meet with the greatest busi ness success. Such an one Is James Mullens, whose popular resort is locat- cd at 4O7 East Main street. This place Is attractively fitted up and over the bar is dispensed the best brands of whiskies and cigars, while special ties are made of Hellmanns lager and ale, and Ballantines ale An at- tractive feature is the pool parlor which was attached to the saloon about year ago, and here pool tournament. with eight players. begins every two weeks. MT Mullens came to Waterbury twelve years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
MILLERICK BROS.

A well conducted saloon business Is that of Millerick Brothers, 10 Bishop street. All the best brands of whis- key and famous brews of beer are on tap at this modern liquor establish ment. The beer drawn through their faucets comes fresh from the wood and has the delicious flavor that is never found in that which draws through metal pipes. Both gentle. men are experienced drink mixers, and their fancy thirst quenchers have the exact proportion and mellow flavor which only artists can supply. Messrs Millerick have been in Waterbury a long time and this year marks the fifth of their existence as business organ ization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JOHN C. LUNNY.

One of the old business landmarks of Waterbury is the saloon at No 42S East Main street which was estab- lished in 1S43 by James Lunny, who died seven years ago. at which time his son John G. succeeded to the own- ership. The place was originally opened as a saloon and grocery. but when the younger Lunny became own CT the grocery department was aban- doned. Mir Lunny has added many Improvements and now has the satis- faction of conducting as pleasant and attractive a resort as one would want to visit to sample" wet goods. His stock of whistles. beers. cordials, ci- gars. etc, is first class and attracts a large trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
II. J. KENNAUGH.

A place where the best of liquid re- freshments is dispensed and where the customer is sure to be accorded court eous treatment and made to feel at home is the finely appointed saloon of H. J. Kennaugh at No G5 Bishop street. Over his bar are sold all the principal brands of whistles and wines, and mixed drinks are com pounded in the most expert manner, while he makes a speciality of the Howard and the Hellmann brews of beer. A fine line of cigars is also on sale. Mir Kennaugh was born and raised in Waterbury. and as he is eX- ccptionally genial in manner 1t is nat ural that his establishment should be largely patronizcd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
W. s. MARSTON.

There Is no more popular man in the business or one who better understands it than w. S. Marston, whose finely appointed saloon is located at No 379 South Main street. His bar Is stocked with the choicest wines. liquors, bran dies, ales. beers and cigars, and both ne and his assistants are experts at compromising mixed drinks. Though MT Marstun has been proprietor of this fine resort for only two years, he is n veteran in the saloon business, having had long experience in 1t in Boston, and Is up-to-date in everything per taining to the retail liquor trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES DONAHUE.

one of the most talked of places in the city. by North square. The bar and fixtures are of rosewood, highly pol ished and beautifully carved. Large plate glass mirrors cover the back bar and the ensemble is like the patronage MT Donahue enjoys, conservative and refined. For ten years he has been serving his customers with the product of the best distlIeries and the most celebrated breweries. He Is the direct receiver of foreign and domestic ales. wine and liquors. His cigar cases contain the choicest imported and do- mestic cigars in All the popular brands and prices Mir Donahua is m Irish- man. but has been in Waterbury twen- ty-five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
EDWARD HERMAN

At 262 BNnk street is located Inc wine room of Edward Herman. At one time a successful artisan he took liking to be dispenser of liquid good cheer and accepted a position in one of the prominent cafes of the city. It was his ambition to thoroughly learn the rudiments of the business and when occasion offered to branch out for himself. After spending a few years catering to the wants of his employers customers and being of a thrifty nature. he saw an opportun- ity to own place of his own and he opened up his present quarters at 262 Bank street His place of business is one of the busiest on the street and he dispens,= cone but the best quality of goodS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
THOMAS E. GUEST.

Some citizens are known only in connection with the particular line of business they are engaged In, while others manage to make reputations or themselves in other walks of life. Thomas F. Guest is an excellent snm- pie of the latter class. He manages q thriving cafe and liquor house at 95 South Main street, while at the same time giving some attention to the affairs of the Eagle Brewing Co.,
 in which he has financial intores
 taking care of his real estate, of which he has acquired considerable, and keeping in touch with the sport
 inp world. Mir Guest has been identi- fled with clean sports since his boy hood and has done much for the Ad' vancement in this town of baseball, basketball, roller polo and football
 His strength with the sporting frntcr- nifty is due chiefly to his great integ- rity and he has carried the same de termination to do the right thing, no matter who 1t helps or flinders, into his private affairs so that really MT Guest might rightfully be considered one of Waterbury's exemplary young men. His house Is conducted with a due regard for the reputation of the town and no man who enters the Guest cafe would think of doing any thing unbecoming a gentleman. ThlS, no doubt. is the principal reason why so many citizens of high standing con
 slider 1t a pleasure to drop in ana sec Mir Guest whenever they ne"d any thing in his line or want to spend a half hour in the Companionship ot men whom 1t pays to have as friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
COFFEY'S LUNCH ROOM.

COHey saloon and lunch room at IT Grand street has long been q popular resort for men who enjoy good eating and drinking. Mir Coffey personally superintends the liquor dispensing side of the establishment. while a competent chef attends to the res taurant in the rear. Here a special ty Is made of twenty-five cent noon dinners for workingmen. At the lar the genial MT Coffey Is ready with a varied assortment or Hunter, Wilson and Mount Vernon rye. not to men ton Hellmann's famous beer MT Coffey is native of Waterbury and has been in his present location for ten years. He is an Elk, a Forester and withal q most pleasant man to meet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Brooklyn Wine & Liquor Store.

"Wholesale and distillery prices on retail goods" is the attractive offer that greets n visitor to the Brooklyn Wine and Liquor store at TAG Bank street. Mir Traurig, the proprietor, Is a man of long experience in this busi- ness, a square dealer and a most gen. iaI host. Spanish port and sherry wines, straight from the mother coun- try, are always in stock at the Brook lyn store. Mir TraurIg handles only the best whiskies and lagers. Of the latter he has four or five brands that are always in demand. This saloon is perhaps the most popular drinking place in Brooklyn. MT Traurig aside from his business ability Is quite a social light in Hebrew circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
EAGLE BREWING co.

The Eagle Brewing Go, brewers of the choicest lager beer and the purest ales and porter has not as yet cele- brated the second anniversary of it's birth. It has been organized less than two years yet it has already attained q valuable reputation for brewing the finest beer.
 The organization of the Eagle Brewing Go was but the natural se- quence of the rapid and enormous growth of this city. The new com pany was organized in the spring of 1902. Work on the erection of the new brewery was begun by Bergen & Sons, contractors. in August, 1902, and by April of this year all the buildings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES DONAHUE.

Waterbury has any number of hand somely equipped cafes, but none of them surpasses the one conducted by James Donnhue at the corner of North Main and North Elm streets. Mir Don- ahue's place is admirably located near