Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-11
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS
Successful Outing of the Congrega-
 tionalists at Quassapaug.

The picnic given by the Congrega- tional Sunday school. at Quassapaug yesterday was the most successful one ever given by them. There were nine- teen automobiles called into use and also two buses which made several trips between here and the lake, and dinner tables before all were fed, so that those who were in charge are being congratulated for the able manner in which every detail in con- nection with the outing was handled.
 Bowen is Reappointed.
 Thomas Bowen has been reap pointed prosecuting agent by the county commissioners for a term of two years. MT Bowen was appointed to the office two years ago, succeed ing John M Sweeney.
 Salem Club Officers.
 The Salem Social clubs newly elected officers are: President, Will liam T. Barrett; vice-president, James Jaconelli; treasurer, Martin Sullivan recording secretary, Charles H. Lines, and financial secretary, James E. Finnigan. This is one of the oldest social clubs in town and has been in existence nineteen years and has from its institution occupied its present quarters.
 Swanson Opens Cafe.
 Alex Swanson, the well known wrestler has taken possession of the Maher cafe on Arch street. There has been a rumor afloat for the past few days that this deal was under consideration, but not until to-day could the report be confirmed, and now that he has taken possession he will make an early application for a transfer of the license.
 Car from Seymour.
 For the first time since Monday night trolley car arrived here over the new line. It reached here about g D. m., with a few motormen and conductors aboard, also the superin- tendent of the division, who stated during an interview regarding tic opening of the new line that he could not state at this time just when the line would be opened. but that it was only a minor techincality that caused the delay and it would not be long before the cars were running, even though be had nothing to give out Just now for publication. The car returned to Derby shortly after o'clock. N@
 Boys Narrow Escape.
 Harry Parsons, whose home is in Woodbury, had a narrow escapa from drowning yesterday. In com. pany with other boys he went swim- ming in the pond of the Union City Ice Go on Prospect street, and as he could not swim he got beyond h.s depth, and had it not been for the early arrival of man named Griffin, who works for the ice company, he would have drowned. He was taken out of the water in an unconscious condition and as soon as he was re. vived he was taken to the home O. his aunt, Mrs Joseph Roberts.
 Deaths and Funerals.
 Annie, months old daughter of MT and Mrs Felix Wegants, died yes terday at her home. 52 Spring street. The funeral will be held to-day al p. m. Burial will be in St Jamess cemetery.
 An up to date cigar case was pus in yesterday in Burke's cigar store on Maple street.
 An association known as the Naugatuck club of this place has filed articles of association with ths secretary of state.
 The Naugatuck band will give a shirt waist prom in Columbus hall. A short concert will be given by them before they enter the hall.
 In the house of representatives yesterday. when the eight hour bill came up for final passage Nauga- tuck's representative voted in favor of the eight hour law.
 Contractor E. A. Hotchkiss has finished the erection of the scaffold in St Michael's church and the paint CTS and decorators will soon be at work redecorating the interior.
 The curbing is laid now in front of an the property on the north end of Fairview avenue, and 1t looks as though 1t will not be long until tse sidewalks are finished.
 Workmen commenced to-day to build the trestle south of Center bridge to connect with the new iron bridge across Maple street, SO that cars can be run, and the filling in at this point will soon begin.
 There was a large attendance at the strawberry supper that was given last night by the ladies of the Methodist church. After the supper musical and literary entertairmens was given. Quite a large sum wa7 realized on the supper which will be used toward refurnishing the church.
 That old familiar figure. known as Johnny O the Wood. who f0f many years past has been visiting Naugatuck. came to town last night and was registered al his usual hos. telry. He carried. as usual. the cane and bag. the over supply of coats and shoes. Old age Is beginning Co show Its effect on his parsonage that has roughee it for so many years.
 Personal Mention.
 Simeon Nichols of Oak street is