Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-05
CITY NEWS.
The Jewish Pentecost or the Feast of weeks. began last eyening

of weeks, began last evening.
 Boys want overalls and coats to match-they are at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S, 25c each.
 Charles H. Bell, an employe of the Waterbury Clock Co, leaves to-mor- row to join the orchestra in Dream land" at Coney Island. MT Bell per forms on the business end of snare drum.
 Plans are out for figures for two three family houses to be located on Cooke street for L. V. Watson of Naugatuck C.. Jerome Bailey is the architect. The houses will be 45x24 with all conveniences and will contain IA rooms each.
 City Clerk W. H. Sandland is in receipt of a communication from Vice-President Townley of the rail road company acknowledging the re- ceipt of the vote passed by the alder men approving the trolley applica- tion, and stating that the work of double tracking will be taken up im- mediately.
 At meeting of Wadhams post. c. A. R. last night the following resolu- tion was passed: We, the officers and members of the post, at a regular meeting, desire to express our most heartfelt gratitude to all who took part in the exercises Memorial day, May 30. 1908, also the press and all citizens of Waterbury"
 
 Henry F. Harding, who conducted the 99 cent store on South Main street. has been recommended for discharge in bankruptcy, which is equivalent to an actual discharge, there being no deposition on the part of his creditors. Attorney Cas- sidy, his counsel, has received mo- tiflcation to that effect from Ref cree in Bankruptcy Ii. G. Newton.
 A number of young people sur prised Mir and Mrs John Smith. 10 East Main street Thursday evening, the occasion being the tenth annlyer- sary of their marriage. Supper was served at F o'clock. There was piano duet by William Hall and Miss Marjorie German and recitation by Miss K. A. Lyman and solo by Miss Rose Henzie. Piano. selections were also rendered by Mrs Smith.
 At the First Baptist church yester- day afternoon. the women's Social union held a foreign missionary meet ing under the leadership of Mrs C. F. Haight. The subject of the afternoon was "Medlcal and Industrial Mis- sIons" Several from this society are planning to attend the woman's Bap- list Foreign Missionary conference of southwestern Connecticut, which will hold it's summer meeting with the First Baptist church of Ansonia. June Q.
 The defendants demurrer in the suit of Peter Fox against the Met ropolltan Life Insurance company has been overruled. Attorney J. J. O'NeiIl. counsel for the company, contended that the policy was pay able to the administrator of Mary Fox's estate even though Peter Fox was nominated as beneficiary in the matter. Attorney Cassidy. counsel for the plaintiff, contended other wise on the ground that SO long as Mir Fox was named as beneficiary 1t made no difference to the company to whom the policy was payable. and this view was sustained by the court
 Melicent Porter chapter. D. A R.. Will hold Its last meeting for the sea- son on Monday. June s. at ?. m.. at the home of Mrs r. M. Peasley. at Maplewood. Cheshire. Officers will be elected at this meeting for the en- suing year and a report 5f The eonti- mental congress in Washington Will be given by the delegate. There will be special music and Mas Claxtou. who won the medal this year. will read her prire essay. Members wish ing to attend the meeting should take the car leaving tke center for Cheshire at 1.1s and ask for trans fers at Cheshire for the power h0ass on the MllIdale line. Should the weather prove very stormy ihe meet ing will be held on Tuesday at the same tIme and place