Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-22
NAuGATUCK NUGGETS

erty owners by reason of proposed and grade line, was held in the borough court room yesterday be- fore Commissioners Fitzpatrick, Hynes and Commerford of Water bury. Several property owners told the commissioners what they would want for damages to their property. The hearing was adjourned until Sat urday morning at o'clock in order to hear three other property owners on the street. Some of the damages asked for are as follows: Dennis Fo- ley claimed land damages of $500 for one house and benefits of S100; on another house he and his wife, Jo- sephine Foley, claimed land damages of S200, S100 for grading, with bene- fits of $50. David Walsh claimed $500 damages and s100 extra if two trees were taken. Arthur Smith claimed damages of s1.250. Frederick Clark's claim for damages is the a retaining wall will cost. A cobble stone wall is estimated at $650 and a cement wall at $S50. w. K. Birdsall claimed $50 damages. F. Parkinson was represent ed by Attorney Thomas Bowen. His benefits and damages are claimed to be equal. Morris Freedman wants $500 damages. J. D. Shea claims $1,- 900 damages at the corner of Maple and Carroll streets and $500 at the corner of Carroll street and Central avenue. Patrick Grant claimed dam ages to the amount of what it would cost to lay a sidewalk and curb 15S feet in length. The road is to be raised in front of his house. Mrs Lillian Bissell claimed $500 damages and James E. Sweeney $175 dam ages.
 At a meeting of the district com- mittee of the Union Center school district yesterday the Misses Leita Smith, Anna Engelhardt and Ruby Knox were elected to teach in the public schools. Miss Smith will teach in the fourth grade in the Oak street school, Miss Knox in the third grade in the Rubber ave- hue school and Miss Engelhardt in the fifth grade in one of the new rooms to be opened in the Central avenue school.
 Next Monday evening there will be special meeting of the legal voters Of the Union Center school district in the borough court room at s o'clock. The meeting is called for the purpose of seeing what action the voters will take in relation to build ing two additional rooms to the Cen tral avenue school. The district com mittee has found that the appropria- tion of $4.000, which was made at the annual meeting is insufficient to do the work.
 James Newnisa. who IS candidate for state secretary Of the Catholic Total Abstinence unlon of Connecti- cut, attended Idcct:,lg CT the St !.ioysius T. 4. E. 'scciery of Derby Tuesday evening and delivered an ad- -ress. It is thought tha; Michael Brandon, the candidate of the St Aloysius society for state secretary will retire in favor of MT Newman before the date set for the convention arrives.
 John c. Healy has resigned as leader of the Naugatuck band and Joseph Baril of Waterbury has been elected to that position. The member ship of the band has been increased, among those who have joined being some we'll known Waterbury musi- clans. The band will furnish music for the parade which is to precede the laying of the cornerstone of the new St Mary's church next Sunday.
 Arrangements for the laying of the cornerstone of St Mary's church next Sunday are nearly completed. There will be a parade in which a number of local societies will take part. Dur ing the exercises at the church an ad- dress will be delivered by the Rev Father Downes of Milford.
 There are less than two wreks left In which to pay taxes before the time expires when interest will DC charg- ed. Taxes are due August 1. one week from Saturday. For those who do not pay their taxes by that time interest of F of per cent will be added monthly
 At the meeting of Ramona council. D. of P, last evening in Red Mems hall. the adoption degree was worked on two candidates. After the meet ing a social session was held and re- treatments were served.
 The Beacon Falls Outing club will give a clambske next Sunday at Os. oorn's glen. 4 programme of athletic events Is being arranged. Geary and Ford will prepare the bake.
 The members of the Naugatuck fire department baseball team were out for practice yesterday. They expect 10 be in fine shape for the game with Milford Saturday.
 Contractor John ]. German is erecting a house on South Main street h Waterbury for Town Clerk F. P. Brett of that place.
 The condition of M. P. Coen. who was taken suddenly iIl Sunday was as being much improved to- day.
 Edward Sweeney of New Haven is visiting his parents. Attorney and Mrs John M- Sweeney of Hillside ave 1ue
 On Thursday evening Of this week the Military band of Waterbury Eill give their prize dance at Columbus hall
 R. '. Freeman Of PlsniVfIIs is the guest of his father. C. x Freeman of Hillside avenue for a few days