Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
CITY NEWS

The usual social session will be held this evening by St Mary's Alumni < association.
 Have you counted the word "furni- ture" in the Hampson-Sellew Furni- ture Co.'S ad? Do so and get a $5 rocker.
 The funeral of Elsie, the 5-years-old daughter of Mir and Mrs Albert w. Hughes of the Watertown road, who died yesterday, took place this after noon, with interment in Riverside cem etery.
 The Eagles will give their second prom at the Auditorium tomorrow evening. A fine musical program has been arranged. Every one attending has a chance of winning $5 gold piece.
 Handsome Parker and Davis but tons were distributed at the demo- cratic rally ill City hall last night, and when the meeting was called to order nearly every person in the audience had one of them on the lapel of his coat.
 A very pleasant surprise was given George Shove at his home, 6S Maple street, last evening, when several of his friends gathered to celebrate his Fist birthday. Games and refresh ments were indulged in and Mir Shove was presented with handsome ring.
 Councilman A. l.. Klunker of New Britain was visiting in Waterbury to- day and made call at the Democrat office. MT Klunker said that the demo- crats of New Britain are running ex- Mayor Bassett for selectman and that there was no question about his cleo, | ton.
 During the storm last night DOT. tion of Pine hill made q trip down Pleasant street IS far as Baldwin street, cutting several ridges i'll the street and upsetting some of the curb ing. Martin street was badly gutted, too, some of the holes being deep enough to make graves for horses. l The rain storm did not interfere ma terially with the success of the bazaar of St Michaeps church at Oakville. People got there early and had par ta eu oi supper and were ready to do J their prettiest at dancing bouts before the thunder storm came up. Another supper will be served tonight and a special program will be rendered. The evening promises to be Just right for a trolley ride and everything points to a crowded house.
 Luther Pollard, an old resident of Plainville, died at his home on Maple street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after q short illness of heart disease. MT Pollard, who was GA years of age, was born in England, April 2S, 1S40. He came to this country with his fath- CT, the late Benjamin Pollard. Mir Pol lard had large circle of friends around the state, especially in Water bury and Hartford, In which cities he had resided. He was prominent in fraternal societies, being an active member of Frederick council, No 14, +. and A. M., and of Sphinx temple of Hartford and Clark commandery of Waterbury.
 The funeral of Mrs Johanna Keliher took place this morning from her late home in Waterville to St Michael's church, where mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev sFather Traynor. The remains were taken to Southing- ton for burial by Undertaken Mulville. The interment was in St Thomas's cemetery. The bearers were John Re gan, Eugene Gilbert, Thomas Collins and Daniel Cronan. The floral tributes included pillow marked Mamma from the children of the deceased; wreath lettered Sister" from her brothers and sisters; pillow inscribed Sleeping" !. H. Madigan; cross, John hegan; wreath, Inomas Collins and James Flynn; wreath, James Lynch; bouquets, Eugene Gilbert, Neil Kott and family, Anna Stevens, Charles Knapp, Jr, A. G. Adams. Ella Merriam and James Gift.
 John Phelan died suddenly last night at his home, 3o3 River street. He was an employe of the street de- partmcnt and worked all day yester- day. He ate supper with the family and retired early, apparently in his usual good health. A little later he commenced to breathe heavily and attracted the attention of his wife, wbo made an examination and notic. led that he was seriously III. A physi. clan was summoned, but the patient was dead when the doctor arrived. Medical Examiner Crane pronounced death due to heart failure. MT Phe- Ian leaves widow, four daughters and one son, Mrs Frank Ryan, who resides in Ireland; Mrs Frank Rich ardson of Bristol; Mrs Margaret At klns, Mrs Charles J. Smith and John J. Phelan of this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
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