Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-04
CITY NEWS

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4 at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
! a daughter was born last Sunday to
| Mr. and Mrs Valentine Hahn Of 945
North Main street.
James Harrington, Jr, who got left
at North Beach Saturday and was
loaned money with which to get home,
returned the money to Sergeant J. J..
Maglin yesterday. Il, a.
At the meeting of the Amalgamated
Society of Engineers and Machinists,
held Saturday night. James NJ. Lynch
was heartily and unanimously endorsed
as a candidate for mayor.
Michael Burns of Hopkins street
has entered the employ of the Water
bury Clock Co, having resigned his po-
sition as wine clerk for G. g. Russell
| in his cafe on North Main street
| There will bean anniversary mass Of
requiem at the church of the Immacu-
late Conception Wednesday morning at
O'Clock for the repose of the soul of
the late Mamie E. Dunn of Franklin
street.
The will Of the late William Mcclure
of Lancaster New Brunswick, was
fled to-day in the probate court Mr.
Mcclure appointed his children, Will
liam A. and Mary H., his executors,
and left to them all Of his estate.
The contract for building the new
hotel to be erected on the corner of
Prospect and West Main streets was to
have been awarded last evening, but
at the request of Boston parties the
matter was adjourned to tomorrow at
/ o'clock
The members of Brass City lodge, n.
g. o. P, enjoyed a pleasant social
evening after the regular meeting last
night. Dancing was held, music being
furnished by Messrs King and Fogarty.
It was a merry gathering. Ice cream
and cake were served.
At meeting of Brass City lodge, n.
g. o. p, last night committee con-
sisting of P. j. Mcdonald, p. J. Sla-'
win and William Mcdonald was ap-
pointed to represent the society in
making arrangements for an old home
week in Waterbury. Two candidates
received.
The Italians who were hired to work
in the polishing department at Bene-
dict 6 Burnham's got tired of their
job and quit. They claim that they
went to work without knowing that
trouble existed between the men and
the boss, and that now they. will do all
in their power to keep others away and
let the company and the men settle the
matter among themselves.
A funny thing about bargain sales.
Some people rush in and buy misfit
Shirt, cheap collar, poor hose, etc, give
UP their money for something they
don't want and cannot wear, and they
have to make the best of It, Now, 1t
Is different with u. s.. & Cos sales.
They not only give you good things at
bargain prices, but will pay back your
money just the same as in q regular
sale In case goods are not satisfactory.
All those applicants who expect to
make trial for the position of rural
carrier in the local postoff1ce will have
chance to do so tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock in the local office. Exam
liner G. W. Kennedy viii be on hand to
hear the examinations Of candidates.
He will also during his visit here es-
tablish an eligible register for exam
nations which will be used in filing
future vacancies in the rural free deliv-
cry service. The route to be filled at
present in this city is known as No 3
and will take in the Middlebury terri
tory or that vicinity.
The death OF George Alexander Lee
land, which took place yesterday at the
residence OF hisdaughter, Mrs r.. Downes
of 1873 Henry street, has taken from
the community an old and respected
citizen, and gentleman of many anna
bic traits of character and disposition
For many years Mr. Leland was con-
nected with the New York custom
house, but for the last twenty years
has made New Haven his home, and
his family and numberless friends were
anticipating with pleasure his golden
wedding anniversary, which was to
have been celebrated September IL,
little over a month away. Mr. Leland
is survived by his widow and one son.
Thomas Leland of Waterbury, and five
daughters, Mrs e. Downes Mrs George
W Robinson, Mrs DeBussey, Mrs
Lockwood, at present in Europe. and
Miss katherine Leland, who have the
sympathy of their many friends. Rev
G.. Brinley Morgan of Christ church
will officiate at the funeral on Monday
at 2:30, from his late home, 1873 Henry
street.-New Haven Union.
The Epson Jewelry Co has been sell
ing diamonds and other precious stones
many years longer than any other store
in Waterbury. Their stock is larger
and superior to anything found in this
part Of the state and they can interest
you, particularly in quality and price.
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P. M. ARTHUR'S WILL.
Cleveland, O., Aug 4.-The will of
the late p. NJ. Arthur, grand chief of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-