Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
CITY NEWS


 from Washington last evening.
 A daughter was born last night to Attorney and Mrs James E. Russell.
 American band prom tomorrow evening at Auditorium. Dancing at S:15. Come early.
 The First division, A. O. H.. will meet tonight to take action regard ing the death of John Stapleton.
 The jury in the district court has been excused until next Tuesday, to which time court has adjourned.
 A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Francis Xav- ier's church on Saturday morning at 7:30 for the repose of the soul of the late John Phelan.
 The officers and members of Court B. U. Meany. +. of A, are requested to attend 8 special meeting at 7:30, in the G. A. R. hall, this evening to take ac- ton on the death of Joan Stapleton.
 A meeting is called this evening at 8 o'clock of the Eagles degree team at Carpenters hall, 130 south Main street. As business of importance will be transacted all are requested to attend.
 simon Hirsch has applied for pow CTS of administrator on the estate of the late Reine Hirsch. There will be a hearing on his petition next Monday morning in the probate court ~
 Somebody's losing money, but you can make few dimes even on sus- 1penders at U. $. &5 Co.'S challenge sale Mems 25 and 50-cent suspenders 15 cents pair, 2 for 25 cents; others at 10 cents q pair. Look out or the peddlers will get them away from you.
 ' The jury in the. district court yester- day afternoon reversed the decision given by the city court in the case of George Verbyla against the Gedemino society. The city court gave Judgment for the plaintiff to recover all he claimed $40 and costs, and the jury yesterday, after being out about if teen minutes, gave a verdict for the defendant.
 The annual concert, promenade and sociable of R. J. Costello lodge, Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen, will be held in the City hall tonight, and will no doubt attract an immense crowd. The hall has been prettily decorated for this occasion. The floor of the hall is in excellent condition for dancing. Fine music for the con cert and dancing will be furnished.
 U. S. & Go claim to have taken ev- cry suit this week from two of their best manufacturers of children's suits, and they never made a claim that was not so. These suits made to sell for more than double the price go into taie challenge sale for $1.79, your choice Norfolk. sailor or two-piece suits. Mothers should have look at them.
 The Young Mems Catholic Literary society gave a delightful whist party and dance in the club rooms and in Fraternity hall last night. The whist prizes were won by the following: :: Gentlemen. first, a watch fob, Thomas Farley; consolation, James Maher; :; ladies, first. breast pin. Miss Agnes Dempsey; consolation. Miss Mary Ma roney. After the whist dancing was enjoyed for several hours. Refresh ments were served.
 A pleasant surprise party was ciy- en in honor of Miss Marion Lines at her home, 40 Oak street, on Wednes- day night. Many of her friends were present. Among those who con- tributed to the enjoyment of the oc- casion were John Judd. who rendered several pleasing baritone solos, and Michael Hayden, who contributed ac cordion. selections. Dancing was also enjoyed. At midnight the party dis persed after voting Miss Lines to be charming hostess.
 Apparently this Is the season for women to drop their pocketbooks. for curing the past month quite number have been picked up by policemen and left at the station house for owners to call for them. Sometimes the pocket books remain there for weeks before they are called for. Very seldom are they called for the day they are found, and invariably they remain at the sta ton house days before they are claimed. They have all been claimed but one waited over week for it's owner to show up. Yesterday another one was picked up.
 You have worn the old suit long enough. Why? because you can af- ford new one now. Just drop in to Upson, Singleton x Co.'S challenge sale and open your eyes on the best values eyer shown ill Waterbury. It only takes $5, $6.50 or $9.50 to get a $12 to S1a suit. It's fact and they have the money ready for you if the bargains can be matched at any sale anywhere i'll the country.
 A leap year party was held at the home of Miss Annie Lane on Oak street last evening. MT Harrington and MT McCauley of New York en- tertained with recitations and solos. Songs were rendered by quartet consisting of William Grady, Frank Ryan, Misses Kfttie McGovern and Margaret Ryan. Miss Katherine Burns rendered a solo entitled sIn Sunny Africa There were also vi0 lin and banjo selections by George and John Lane. buck and wing danc- Ing by Misses Cosgrove and Bunce. Dancing was enjoyed until late hour and supper was served. The out of ASexx1r. afrxsrc4. {.,nyr,HnI ATfaA Gko%s@w.1