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Mary Sniffins commits suicide by ingesting laudanum after expressing desire to die.

The Committee on Cities and Boroughs granted Danbury a City Charter. The article outlines the number of aldermen to be chosen from each ward, the duration of their terms, and the number of councilmen to be elected from each ward. The mayor in the…

One column story on incendiary fire that destroyed Patrick Murray's barn.

Three column article outlining the duties of elected officers of the City of Danbury. The powers of the Mayor, Common Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are outlined in detail as well as the duties of appointed officers. Salaries of officers…

A short article about petition to the borough warden and burgesses regarding the City Charter signed by the businessmen and manufacturers.

Three column article on Danbury's history and governance. The article outlines in chronological order the events in the growth of the town and borough of Danbury starting with its first Charter in 1684 to 1889 when Danbury became a city.

The City Charter passes the house and senate. Two amendments to the charter giving the mayor power to make all appointments to office, subject to confirmation by the common council, and allowing the charter to be submitted to the vote of the people…

Single column story devoted to the limits and boundaries of the 1822 Borough Charter and extending the Borough boundaries in 1846.

Harriett F. Patch died from the poisoning effects of drinking wood alcohol, which she mistook for elder brandy.