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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Personal,

Dr. Levi Ives and party of friends start for Europe next Wednesday.
 Judge York is absent for a few days in the Catslzills with his family. He will return Tuesday.
 John W. Lowe, of Converse's drug store and Fred. W. Watterson started last night or a trip through the Canadas
 Mrs. s. B. Johnson, accompanied by hel son, leaves the city to-morrow to spend few weeks with friends in New Jersey.
 Mrs. S. S. Thompson, the favorite soprano singer at St. PauPs church, is on trip with party of friends to Saratoga and Lake George.
 Rev. Frederick M. Houghton, a recent graduate of the Tufts Divinity School, is called to the Middletown Universalist church at $1, ,5oO.
 A. N. Parmalee, formerly of Meriden, has taken the place at the county jail formerly held by Turnkey Isben who has gone to Beacon Falls to engage in business.
 Charles WiIberforce Dennison, of Nor wich, formerly connected with the Daily Ad- vertiser of that city, has recently been mar ried in Ireland and is now homeward bound with his bride.
 Charles W. Foster, of the firm of Charles W. Foster & Co.,, corset manufacturers of this city, closed their place of business July 31, for three weeks vacation which Mr. Foster had planned to spend mostly in the northern wilds of Maine, hunting and fishing with his old friends and brother, who live near Augusta, Me. MT. Foster is home again, however, having been obliged to return from Maine soon after arriving there, owing to a severe attack of rheumatism
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
AtHxmen,s Altar.

Mir. D. Clarence Weeks, of San Francisco, Cal, was united in marriage Wednesday, August 18th, 1880, at Middletown, to Miss Mary E. Foss, eldest daughter of Bishop Cy- rus D. Foss, D. D., ILL. D. The wedding took place at o'clock p. m. at the family residence on High street The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride, assist ed by Rev. A. D. Vail D. D., of New York city. The members of the faculty of Wes- leyan University and families, who were at home, were present, and few personal friends of the family; otherwise it was a strictly private affair. The presents were nu- merous, costly and elegant. A caterer from Hartford furnished collation. and the bride and groom left on the $40 p. m. train, Branch road for bridal trip. They return to Middletown before going to California.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Obituary.
DEATH OF s H BRONSON MI

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 The public will learn with sorrow and re- gret that Dr. S. Henry Bronson died last evening. He had been attending to his prac- tice as usual the day before, but had spoken on Wednesday of not feeling well. Tester day he felt too ill to attend to business and re- mained at his office at the residence of Mir. George A. Stevens, No. 142 Chapel street At about o'clock he was stricken down in state of insensibility. He died at 9:10 He remained in an unconscious state to the end. Drs. Levi Ives, Daggett and Whitte- more and other medical men were in attend ance by his bedside, but human skill was of no avail The death of this promising and esteemed young physician will cause deep sadness in the community. Few have amore promising career opening before them than he, and to many who knew him best he was beloved. He had received a most careful and skilled training for the medical profes- sion, which he had chosen. He graduated from the Yale Medical College in 1866 in the class with Dr. R. s. Ives. George R. Shep- ard, Dr. L. L. Angles and c. J. Du Bois were also of the same class. After graduation he continued his studies in Boston for another year, and then went to Europe, travelling extensively and remaining three years, giving to the study of subjects connected with his profession close attention. He had of late years rendered much valuable public service as secretary of the dispensary. devoting much time and care in this charitable work He was appointed last June by Mayor Bige- low a member of the Board of Health of New Haven, being reappointed at the same, time. The deceased had complained of poor health for some time, but the immediate cause of his death is not definitely known. The deceased was son of Henry Bronson, M. D. Jour esteemed fellow townsman, residing on West Chapel street, and a brother of ex- Judge Samuel L. Bronson
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
The Camp Meetings,

The Plainville camp meeting was largely attended yesterday. The meetings are char acterized by much earnestness and several powerful sermons have been preached. There are many teams from all quarters each day upon the grounds. There were about 25O people on the grounds from New Haven yes terday, many of them daily attendants.
 The Willimantic camp ground is a pretty sylvan retreat, and is at present the scene of much activity and life Many new cottages have been built, and there are now 300 pri- vate cottages society houses and tents there. There are between three and four hundred people on the grounds, and the number is daily increasing. Every preparation is be- ing made for the coming meeting, which opens on Monday, the 23d inst, and closes on Saturday, the 2Sth inst. -- -..
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Pertls of the Water.

The gentleman, who at the risk of his own life jumped from the steamer City of New York on Monday evening and saved the life of New York lady, received from her hands $2 bill.
 Wednesday afternoon Miss Chapman, daughter of Captain John Chapman, of Brooklyn, while bathing in front of the cot tage of MT. Alfred Mitchell, on Pequot ave- nue, New London, came very near drowning. The young lady, while wading out, suddenly got beyond her depth. She immediately sank and her friends on the beach, among whom were her mother, gave the alarm, and MT. Fernando Chapel, who was at work on the premises, rushed into the water and seized her when she rose. He kept her afioat until boat took them in
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Temperance Convention.

The Annual Meeting of the Pioneer Orr
 EanizatiOn of the Union or Amertca.
 The eleventh annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Connecti- cut will be held in Danbury on Tuesday, Sep tember 21. Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter's church, by the Rev. M B. Labor, of Danbury, at half-past o'clock. The headquarters of the delegates will be at the Wooster House. The basis of representation will be one delegate for each fifty members or fractional part of fifty. Each cadet society belonging to the union is entitled to one dele gate Societies are requested to invite their pastor to accompany their delegates. It is hoped that each society will send a delegn- tion as there is much business to be brought before the convention, such as the election of officers for the ensuing year, the election Of delegates to the national convention, to be held in Boston, on the first Wednesday of August, 1881, and many other matters of inn portance to the future welfare of the union.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
EfvaLfffIa Onas

A little more than year ago the family of James J. Lawlor, superintendent of the Win sted Silk Mill Company's works, was visited by diphtheria, and in weeks time three out of four children were buried. A few months since his home was again made bright by the appearance of twin boys but again the dark messenger has visited that home and within few days they, too, have been taken away, making five little ones that have gone from that bereaved household in little over 12 months.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Fair Haven.

The barber shop on the corner of East Grand and North Front streets, Fair Haven, was burglariously entered sometime during Wednesday night, and the following articles were stolen: Eighteen razors, two pairs of shears four combs, one cake of soap, which had been used in the wash stand nearly a some towels. Besides the articles mentioned there were about seventy-fve ten cent cigars and over three dollars in cash taken. The rooms of the barber shop are directly under meath the drug store of Daniel Rowe, and have an entrance from the front and rear. There were several pairs of shears which the robber overlooked, besides many razors which belonged to customers. The value of the implements stolen amounts to over fifty dollars
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Political Loffinus

The Democrats of the Second district nom- mate candidate for Congress-Phelps again The convention takes place at McDonough Hall, Middletown, next Wednesday, August 25
 The Republican Congressional convention of the Fourth Congressional district will be held in Bridgeport at St. Johns Hall, We'd nesday September 8, commencing at ten o'clock.
 The Democrats have their convention for the nomination of candidate for sheriff in Meriden, Wednesday, September l. Sheriff Byxbee will be renominated undoubtedly.
 The Democratic Probate convention takes place in this city at Democratic headquarters Thursday, September 2. Judge York will be renominated.
 The Democratic Senatorial convention takes pla,e at Democratic headquarters We'd nesday, September l.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20

The funeral of MT. E. M. Jones, who died at the New Haven House Wednesday evening of heart disease, has been arranged to take place this morning at 1O:3O o'clock, from the residence of MT. Newton, of Newton $ Kei- Ter, No. 115 Orange street. The deceased was well and most favorably known to many of our leading dry goods merchants, whose houses he has served for quite a number of years past, and who speak highly of the de- ceased as 8 gentleman of much worth and estimable character, whose death will be much regretted by friends in the many cities North and South which he has been aceus- toned to visit for years past The deceased leaves widOw, who arrived from her home in Forty-second street, New York, yesterday. He had been for several years past subject to attacks of heart disease He leaves quite an estate in New York city. The interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery tomorrow after noon No doubt many of the friends here will gay the last sad tribute at the funeral this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Co-oIDo;y-oaz

The New Haven and Northampton Rail road Company have been putting new plat forms at their passenger and freight depots in Collinsville and also built substantial railings between their road and the highway below the sand bank and near the Burling- ton station. They have also done away with the trestle work below WiIkinson's and at the Burlington station, and in lieu thereof have put substantial iron bridges over Bur ington brook and Phelps brook
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
They Come in Force,

One of the leading attractions which will D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company of 50 people. with an enlarged orchestra, in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, Pirates of Penzance. " The cast is a strong one, a combination ot the best artists of the four companies out last season, and includes the following ar- tists; Pirate King" MT. Brocolini Lieutenant, Mir. Nash; Frederick" MT. McCreery; Major General MT. Riley Sergeant" Mir. Standish Mabel" Miss Minnie Walsh ''Kate," Miss Rose Chap belle ''Edith,' D Miss Agnes Mitchell; 'Isa- bel, " Miss Irene Perry; ''Ruth," /" Miss Laura Joyce
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Greenbackers.

A Congressional Convention Dropped- Going for PhelPs-Deciding on the Cam didate.
 MT. Baldwin, Greenback candidate for Governor, was in the city yesterday on law business. Saturday night he speaks on the issues at Waterbury, and Sunday leaves to take part in the campaign in Maine.
 The Greenback Congressional convention for this district was called to be held in Mid dletovn yesterday, the 18th. There was a town convention held in the Insurance build ing recently, at which c. E. Hayes, Joseph Purcell and John Bond were elected dele gates to the Congressional convention. The convention, however, did not meet as adver- tised Charles E. Hayes and MT. Purcell went up to Middletown, but the show was not held The New Haven delegation were met at Middletown by l.. J. Matthews and one other Greenback man, and the process sion marched to stove store on the main street Having settled down to hear the ex- planation, MT. Matthews explained that after calling the meeting he had found that so few were coming that it was not advisableto hold. the convention, and consequently he sent out notices to that effect. The two New Haven men had received no such notice, nor any other of the members of the party here, so far as they knew. In conclusion, MT. Mat thews said that he had, after consultation with local members of the party, notified the Greenbackers in the several towns in this dis trict that they had better hold local caucuses, name their choice for Congressman, and send their result to the chairman of the Congress sional convention committee, MT. Matthews. The facts being thus, the four members of the party fell to work and discussed. They unanimously agreed that the Greenback vote ought to go to Phelps MT. Matthews was cheerful over Middletown, whose activity in the campaign he hoped would infuse new life and spirit into the Greenback men of other towns. Besides a party banner bearing WeAver's and Chambers names flying from a hickory pole over Main street, another one was to be flung to the breeze, and speeches were to be made by H. c. Baker of Hartford and George w. Hewitt of Rocky Hill. A hickory pole and flag were booked for another part of the town.
 Next Wednesday evening the Greenbackers of New Haven fling flag across Chapel street from the Insurance building. It will bear the names of the presidential candidates.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
An Exciting Runaway,

Yesterday morning at about ten o'clock a runaway took place on Meadow street. su- perintendent Elliott, of the Rubber shop,
 the ex-Fire Commissioner, was driving a spirited horse which became frightened in some way at a coal cart and ran furiously.
 Mir. Elliott kept the reins and his seat for a short distance, but was thrown of by his team striking one of Peck & Bishops teams.
 Both teams became mixed up. The Elliott wagon was badly damaged, and Officer Dris- coll seized the runaway, and in attempting to help out the horses from their difficulty got into one himself, his feet getting entangled, he escaping after some assistance from James Gilchrist, the hack driver
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Operation for Cancer.

Dr. George D. Hawley removed an epithe- lial cancer from the face of patient at the Hartford hospital this week, the operation requiring extraordinary skill The cancer in cluded the whole lower lip, extending as far as the lower part of the chin. It was neces-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Peace on Earth.

The Connecticut branch of the Universal Peace Union commenced their two days ses- sion in Burrows groTe Mystic River, yes terday. They have made great efforts to &C., commodate the throng of visitors with seats beneath canvas. The speaking is unusually eloquent and much of the singing is good. Wagons of every description, some of them drawn by horses older than the Peace society thronped the grove
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Death in NIiddIehurv.

Lewis Tyrrell, of Middlebury, for many years resident there and a well known, up- right business man, died recently, aged 57. He had just reftted and improved his home when his last illness set in. He leaves a
 widow, who was Miss Hattie l.. Futile, and two sons and one daughter. He had been for many years member of the NJ. E. church, and had served the town as Select man.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
The RaunFnna

The fifteenth annual reunion of the Twen- tieth regiment c. V. will be held at Savin Rock Friday, August 27. sea food dinner will be served in Howes' pavilion, opposite the Sea View House, at 12:3O D. m
 General E. s. Greeley, chairman of the ex- ecutive committee Tenth C. ", writes from the Astor House, New York, as follows ''The thirteenth annual reunion of the Association of the Tenth Conn. Vols. will be held at the Indian Point House, Stony Greek, Sept 2d, 1880. The executive committee have@pared no pains to make this one of the D9easAntest reunions the boys have ever held. TheIbusi- ness meeting will be at Il a. m., after which dinner will be served, which will be regular Rhode Island clam-bake.
 The executive committee of the Sixteenth regiment have decided on Bristol as the place for holding the annual reunion, Sep tember IT. The dinner will be served at the Gridley House, the new hotel at Bristol, which will be opened to the public the first ot September. A special train will be run by the New York and New England road for the accommodation of the veterans, giving them change to spend the evening with their Bristol friends. A handsome entertainment will be furnished, including dance in the new hall at the Gridley House. large number of the old members of the command reside at Bristol.
 The Coming Races at Charter Oak Park. The races of the Connecticut Stock Breed. ers' Association take place at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, next week, commencing Tuesday and ending Friday.
 The managers have offered the liberal sum of $19, ,0O0 for trotting and running there be- ing five races each day, commencing at half past one o'clock, prompt. It is not overstat- ing the case to say that this meeting will eclipse any that have been given in the grand circuit. The track has been put in the very best condition, and the people that attend will witness during the meeting the fastest time ever made in the world
 Maud S. and St. Julien, the two great trot- ters that made their mile in 2:1I4, are both prepared, and their owners are each conf dent that they will beat it at Charter Oak Park
 Thousands of people are coming from New York, Boston and Philadelphia to witness what they believe will be the greatest event in the annals of trotting. The fact that about 5000 is offered, large part of which de- pends on the success in making fast time The track is on the line of the New York and New Haven and Hartford railroad, and New York and New England railroad. Passengers are landed at the entrance gate.
 The effort made to give the public first class meeting, conducted on business prin- ciples, should receive, as we believe it will the hearty endorsement of our people.
 The association has constructed, since its last meeting, 8 running track inside of the trotting track. Two races each day will take place on it. About forty celebrated horses from Saratoga and Long Branch will appear This feature of the meeting should not be lost sight of.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
ROIica Nnfea.

Among the articles identified yesterday in the lot of goods stolen by Mrs. Catherine McGarry were two folding chains that were stolen some time ago from George H. Ford, and c. B. Peck of York street identified a silver castor which was taken out of his pan try through an open window. The rooms in the Police building look like country fur nishinp store.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
'sThe Defenders of our Union
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The cap stone is very large, and on the front gablet is beautifully carved the State coat of arms. The statue represents the young Union soldier, beardless but resolute, standing at parade rest. It is in full uniform with overcoat and equipments. The expres- sion is remarkably fine. It is seven feet high, making the total height of the monument 20. Its cost was &, GOO.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
AHandsome Monument.

The soldiers monument in Southington is of white Westerly granite, designed and e1- ecuted by the New England Granite Works, and consists of three bases, die, cap, plinth and statue. The base is 7.6x7. .6x1.6; the plinth is 5.8x5. .8x1.O the third base is 4.1Ox 4.1Ox1.9 with heavy mouldings. The die is 2.1ox2. 1Ox3. 8 with finely polished column at each angle, and bearing on the face in rais- ed and polished letters, the simple dedicato- ry inscription
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
The Pleasures of Hope.


 When the body is bowed with pain an in- tense longing for relief brings hope. This may brighten the suffering, but it does not cure. At time like this how welcome is such a friend as Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, bringing hope, health and happi- ness and the joys of renewed life.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20

Physicians use Kidney-Wort in regular practice and pronounce it's action perfect.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
CONTINUATION
 BRETzFELDER,s Great SGlllii-A Annual. CLEARING OUT S 7
Fearful Sacrifice !

All our Summer Goods must be sold without regard to cost.
 The following will give the read CT an idea Ofthe low prices at which BretzfeIder is clearing out his stock.
 Figured MusIins and Lawns, on- ly 6 cents.
 Elegant Lace Buntings, only Sc. Wash POplins, only 6c.
 Debeiges, only 9c.
 Linen Listers, only 75c.
 Figured Muslin and Lawn Suits, elegantly trimmed with Va1enci- ennes Lace, $1.79, worth $3.5O. Ladies' Cambric Wrappers, only 69 cents.
 Serge Sun Umbrellas reduced to 65, 75c and $1.
 White Swiss Muslins, 9c.
 Dotted and Figured MusIins, ,25c. r White Victoria Lawns, 123c. White Pique, 7c.
 Visit the Great Semi-AnnuaI Clearing Out Sale at
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20
Card to the Public Concerning the
 Foote Street Zion M. E. Church.


 Foote Street Zion M. E. Church.
 NEW HAVEN, August 19, 1880. To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER: The Rev. J. w. Brown, late of Middletown, under appointment by Bishop J. J. Moore, of the New England conference of the M. E.. Zion connection, has occupied the pulpit or the Foote street Zion church for the past two years. During this period he has made him. self familiar with the wants of the colored people within the circuit of the church, and also has examined into it's financial condi- ton. AS regards the latter, he finds that the church edifce was purchased of the Methodist society of Fair Haven, when stand ing that it was taken down and transported l to where it now stands, and that in being re- built the steeple was preserved and raised on it's new foundation high enough to admit of there being finished beneath a good audience room that the cost of the enter prise, including the land, the new materials, replastering painting and new foundation, was about $1O,O which has been iquidat- ed down to something less than $4 ,OOO the church property is so held in trust that it cannot be mortgaged or held for debt which may be contracted. But the times becoming very hard before the whole outlay was raised, there was left due from the society, when finished the sum named. The Legislature authorized mortgage to be executed on the property to pay the debt, but with the hope that mortgage might be avoided, it was never executed, and the debt was reduced by the strenuous efforts of MT. Brown and the society and the reinquish- ment of part of the original cost of the church by the Fair Haven society, so that the balance of indebtedness stands at $3, POO. It is now the design of Rev. Mir. Brown to appeal to the liberal and generous people of New Haven, and through their generosity and further efforts among his own people to ex- tinguish the debt, and thereby establish for all time large and commodious church in the northwest portion of the city for the col ored families in that extensive field of use- fitness.
 To this end, he asks the newspapers of New Haven to announce the above facts, and thereby notify the public that he is author ized to wait upon them to secure subscrip- tions to cover the debt.
 J. W. BROWN, Pastor.
 J. w. Ross, President.
 s. J. BROWN, Clerk VIM. ROBINSON Treasurer.
 We, thesundersigned, approve of the fore going effort and recommend this cause to the sympathy and aid of our fellow citizens.
 A. HEAToN ROBERTSON,
 H. B. BIGELow.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-20

Oysters, Fish. Clans, Lobsters
 and all kinds of sea food in their season can be found at the establishment of J. Smith $ Son, Stall 28, City Market. Prices reasona- ply low All orders executed with dispatch, and goods delivered in any part of the city.