Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09

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 Although the smallest town in the state, it is interesting to note that Marlboro has within it's bounds a champion nail-driver, in Miss May Dickenson, who won the prize few evenings ago at nail-driving con- test
 Mrs John Rogers. 2S years old, of mobile on Main street near the june tion of Windsor and Albany avenues, shortly before o'clock last night, and so badly injured that she died half an hour after, while being taken to the hospital.
 The regular Thursday evening classes at Miss Nellye T. Reeds dancing academy will come in the advanced class Monday evening as there will be special dancing. A full attendance is requested. Names are now being taken for the last en- tire new beginners class for this season.
 Alonzo B. Robinson, senior mem Der of the firm of A. B. Robinson & Son of Middletown, fell through the floor beams and to the cellar below of new building on the east side of High street, between Warwick and Loveland streets. yesterday morning, fracturing his skull. He died lit tie later.
 Charles Huntley of Somers, about 60 years of age, was found in the Franklin house barn yesterday un- conscious. and bottle of carbolic acid, owned by teamster, was found near. It was determined that he did not drink any of the acid and it is thought that death resulted from pneumonia.
 A. B. Beers of Bridgeport was at the capitol yesterday with reference to the memorial which it is proposed to erect in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. Bridgeport, at an expense Of 2,500, as tribute to Bridgeport soldiers in the civil war. about 150 in number, who lost their lives dur ing the war and whose bodies were never brought home.
 Mrs Olive Beckwith, 22 years old, of Clinton, died yesterday at the New Haven hospital from blood poi soning, which followed the bite on the lip from pet fox she was feed ing few days ago. She was the daughter of Carl Gerhardt, the sculptor of the Nathan Hale statue, which stands in the entrance hall at the state capitol.
 The big $2,000 falr of the St Jo- seph's T. A. society will open to- night at Eagles hall. Mayor w. E.. Thoms will preside. The four fla nous Londons will appear and there will be plenty of dancing and other sport. Tomorrow night there will be a street parade with red fire ga lore and the New Britain T. A. B.. will put on their big minstrel show. The hall is very handsomely decor ated for the occasion.
 Mrs Bridget McGrath. 65 years old. was found dead at her home in Norwich yesterday. Heart trouble was the cause of her death. The medical examiner. on viewing the body, said that Mrs McGrath had been dead about ten days. Some time ago she told some neighbors that she was going to Providence, and as she was not seen about the house since, 1t was thought she was still away.
 The board of public works, consist ing of Edward J. Finn, Michael Hart nett. Joseph s. Nell, Thomas B. Walker and Robert s. .Dennison, ac- companied by Assistant City Clerk James R. Lawlor. City Engineer Robert A. Cairns and Perry C. Nor ris, superintendent of streets. left this afternoon for a trip to different towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with view to getting infor- nation regarding the character of permanent pavement used in those places. They will be joined by Mayor u. F. Thoms tomorrow. The party expects to return Saturday night.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Casey took place this morning from her late home on the Park road. with a mass of requiem. at St Patrick's church. by Father Gleeson. and interment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were. William Began. Edward r. Joy, Will Ham ONeil. James Kelly. Lawrence Sullivan and Eugene Clarxin. The for al pieces included an open book letter ed Mother and marked. There Is Sweet Rest in Heaven" from the fam fly: cross. mound and dove. James T.. Donahue: mound. Mrs Began and fam ily: Gates Aiar with dove. turning dc partment of W. B. Co: bouquets. Eliza beth Joy. George sherman. Annie Joy. ng~- ,d Domingue. John saNe.
 Fifteen High school pupils. boys and girls. were in a runaway yester- day morning which turned out 10 be quite serious affair. They all lived in Durham and were being driven into Middletovn by R. S. Leighton On South Main street the horses became frightened and darted down Pleasant street and across the railroad track. The bus smashed into bridge there and dished one wheel and broke the side in Many of the occupants had fallen or jumped out of the vehicle before if smashed. although there were ssv- eral in it when the crash came. Tro young boys. Earle Nettleton and Guy Hubbard. were so badly bruised and cut that they were carried home in a carriage The others were able to attend the session of school. The Upson Jevelrv Co announces special sale lasting the balance of the week of fine siIvervsre- A fsu examples: Ffve-piece tea sci. quad ruple plate. XIV style. original price s4z.5e. sale price s5e- Four 0;ers