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Description of what is planned for the May 8th City Celebration.

Short mention of William Smith of Morris St. shot himself. He was a hatter and reported to be disabled without the ability to work. He left a wife and 3 children and was a veteran of the Civil War.

A short front page piece on an old Italian man that was attacked on Main St.

Two full page columns dedicated to the celebration of Danbury's new status as as City and the aftermath of its first elections. Descriptions of how each neighborhood was decorated.

Two full page columns on election results broken down by ward.

Short article on Ellwood's application to be first City Chief Engineer.

Short article on an attempt by a young man who provided Crofut with information regarding a fire to collect the reward for the "Fire Bug"

Patrick Elliott's house on the corner of Sheridan and Triangle Streets, and a larger fire Elm Street. Two women, Mary Sherwood and her daughter jump from their burning building. Losses for the burned buildings are also given.

Kerosene used again to start fire directly under the sleeping quarters of eight men at the Foster house.

Local election results.