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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-02-13

together with the date OF the pre-
sentation; number of package; place
where each note is made payable:
date of each bill; series of each bill:
number of each bill, and the amount
each note calls for. When this is
done the work is done, and if found
correct certificates will be made out
for the amount. Should a counter
felt bill be detected it is stamped as
such and sent back to the party
from whom it was received; or if
note of the old bank, or cold series
is discovered, it is sent back to the
owner.ia4 81 e.af .Hr
A Mormon elder was proselyting
in Indiana, and plot was formed
to seize him while he was address
ing a public meeting, take him to
secluded spot, and maltreat him
with tar and feathers. Being in
formed of his peril in advance, he
did not run away, but boldly APP
peared according to appointment,
preached Mormonism in his most
eloquent manner, and by his ora
tory so impressed the conspirators
that they gave up the intention of
mobbing him.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-02-13

Il work for miner considerations.
says tho gold digger.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-02-13

care for that. Perhaps bis musing
aye iooka- forward to~the fnal friz
unph of "busted" Democracy in
1888, or 1892, or 1896. or later
Possibly he even thinks there is
more glory in running for President
and being beaten than there is in
never running:
"-Tia batte~ &c have loved and Iost,
Than nsver 20 have loved ~ All !"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
MadiSnm

A special town meeting was held on Tues day to consider the disputed oyster question in the Hammonasset river. The selectmen were instructed to take all necessary meas ures for defending the rights claimed by the town.
 Miss Emily Kelsey died on Tuesday evening after short and distressing illness. She was lady highly respected for her amiable and Christian qualities, and her history is a remarkable one. At about the age of twenty she became an invalid, and for seventeen years was unable to perform any labor, be- ing most of the time confined to her bed The disease baffied all medical skill, and she bore her trials with Christian fortitude, sub hitting cheerfully to what seemed only @ lifetime of suffering. About five years ago Dr. Fisk, of Guilford, became convinced that he could help her and under his treatment she began to recover. In few months she was able to walk and attended church for the first time in eighteen years. For the last two doing the work for large family and enjoy ing the blessings of which she had been so long deprived. She left many friends, who will be pained to hear of her death She was forty-two years old.
 John Willard of Liberty street was taken with typhoid fever in New London last week and brought home. He died on Tuesday night.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
The LIbel suft ftorwoos.

That famous libel suit which has been aoi- tating the minds of Litchfeld people of late, the suit of Dr. Ketcham vs. the Woodburv Reporter, has been finished. The jury award the plaintiff $e25 damages. This suit grew out of the liquor war waged in the town of WoodbuEy year ago, and in which Rev. Mrs McNicol, pastor of the Methodist church, took an active part. No license had been voted by the town and the selectmen appoint ed Dr. Kstcham as agent under the license law. An article appeared in the Reporter in which the expression occurred that the place kept by Dr. Ketcham was the worst rum hole in town. To this the doctor took exception and brought suit. During the progress of the suit it came out that 1t was the Methodist parson who wrote Ibellous letter and the signed it ''West Side.'
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
THE RINK OPENING.

Crowded Floor of Skaters And
 A Large Crowd of Interested Spec
 tators At the Lincoln Skating Rink
 General Satisfaction Expressed
 With the New Enterprise.
 The new roller skating rink called the Lin
 coin rink from the name of the proprietor,
 William A. Lincoln, was opened last evening
 and large crowd was present, including
 many of cur most prominent citizens. The rink was tested thoroughly and the skaters
 generally expressed themselves as highly pleased with it. It was estimated that fully ,500 people were present during the even ing. There were about 800 skaters on the floor. The four electric lights made the rink as light as day. The American band fur
 nished music. The genial John Mccarthy re- ceived the visitors at the door and Manager
 Barbour had everything in good running or der E. G. Kicker introduced the Harvard
 skate and it gave general satisfaction. MT.
 Kicker will be at the rink for two weeks and he will gladly explain any points about the skate that may be inquired about During an Interruption L. M. Rich, of Bridgeport, gave an exhibition.
 Among those who were noticed at the rink during the evening were: Mayor Lewis, Judge Iynde Harr1son, Charles h. WhedOn, Caleb B. Bowers, Thomas R. Trow wbridge, jr. l Rev. Spencer H. Bray, Miss Emma Bray, Miss Perkins, Lizzie Goodyear, Eva Lamb, Lille Emory, Jennie Chapman. Miss Hay
 den, May Smith, A. c. Hendrick, Carl
 Blenner, Irving Watkinson, Clifford Perkins,
 E. s. Osborne, George Watkin=on, Frank Howe, Harry Martin, F. A. Sperry, Harry Clark, Fred. Munson, Charles Heaton, Harry Stevens, Ed. Phelps, w. K. Mix, H. K. Bradley, Lieutenant John Draine, Henry M. Green, Charlie Granniss, J. T. Whittlesey. A large number of students attended. The
 rink has started out with brilliant prospect of success.
 After the rink closed last evening Major Lincoln very handsomely entertained about twenty ladies and gentlemen from the ''Gem" rink at Bridgeport. Among the
 number was Fred Wood, of the Bridgeport Standard. On December 26 Miss Jennie Houghton, the well known fancy skater, will ]
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Home Missionary work in the weS,
Funeral Ceremnnr.

The Rev. c. H. Williams and Rev. c. B. Ford oficiated at the funeral of Captain William Bates yesterday afternoon, large number of friends being present. There was number of floral decorations, among them be- ing floral pillow with the word Husband" in the center from the wife of the deceased, and 8 sickle and sheaf of wheat from MT. and Mrs. w. B. Hall, of Wallingford. The bear CTS were chosen from Relief lodge, and were George P. Merwin, A. R. Abrams, N. H. Hoyt, jr., N. B. Hoyt, James ". Tabb and Charles Bulliyant
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
The ReGnrn, Schnn1-

According to the report of Superintendent Howe of the Reform school, there has not been single case of severe sickness in the institution during the past year. Fifty-nine boys have been returned to the school, some of their own accord, because they had no other home. There are fifty boys in each of the three cottages. The superintendent rec ommends some changes in the buildings and better water supply. There is a scarcity of work in all departments except ing seating chairs. The report recommends schools of technology for boys soon to be discharged. If established, the State would have to make special appropriation.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
HTrs, Jane Barkentin,

Mrs. Jane Barkentin, mother of G. S. Barkentin, the caterer, of this city, died yes- terday morning after brief illness from 8 general failure of the vital forces Her son, MT. Barkentin, returning from visit to Eng land few months ago, brought his mother home to this city to reside with him. His father, NIT. Barkentin, died few months before. The deceased lady was highly es- teemed by all who knew her. All that low ing hearts in the home circle could do for her happiness and comfort in health and to prolong her span of life was done with the devotion of true affection and her virtues will be warmly cherished. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Y. w, c. A.

A very pleasant entertainment was given last night at the rooms of the Young Wo- mems Christian association. The programme consisted of readings, recitations and music. Miss Ward of Miss Cady's school gave some excellent recitations entitled 'tMoney Musk, J "Pm Lost" and "Miss Edith'' Mrs. Don Thompson greatly pleased the audience by her excellent rendering of ''Dandy Fifth, D "Our Baby" 'tOne Legged Goose" and "The "Clown's Baby" Misses Long and Peck gave two duets which were much appreci- ated. Miss Long also gave solo. The en- tertainment was exceedingly pleasant and was much enjoyed. These entertainments will be repeated monthly.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
PrecIons Stones.

- Diamonds, the most valuable of any known substance the world over, invite the envy and admiration of all. On the nice distinc- lions of color, cutting and perfection, depend the degree of value. Rubies, sapphires, em- eralds, and pearls too, have always been pop ular in older countries, and are increasing in demand in this market It is always an ad- vantage to consult an expert in buying. MT. George H. Ford made large purchases of these gems n papers last season, and is now showing some of the most tasteful known ways of setting them, embodying ideas col lected from some of the most celebrated gold workers of the world
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Supposed to be William |. Gillette.

The man whose body was found on the East Haven shore last Monday is probably William I. Gillette, of Birmingham. He came to this city to look for work on Decem- Der 1 and has not been heard of since by friends in Birmingham. His trade was that of fancy jig saving, and he had worked for the Birmingham Organ company. He was a widower and had been quite Respondent of late He knew but few people in this city, among them Henry s. Parsons, the Insurance agent A gentleman from Birmingham who knew him well examined the body last night and was quite sure it was that of the missing Gillette. He reported to Dr. White his be- lief, and the medical examiner is anxious to know if anybody knows anything of the man, whether he is alive or not.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
o. U. A. M. Fair.

The opening of the United American Me chanics' fair at the Atheneum last evening was grand success in every particular. The main floor of the hall was crowded with la dies and gentlemen, and the galleries were also well filled. The voting on the various articles to be presented to those parties hay ing the highest number of votes was lively, and all indications point to grand financial success. The articles to be voted for, and the prizes to be drawn, were on exhibition in the hall and attracted a great deal of atten- tion. The committee are so much elated over their success on the opening night that they have decided to continue the fair until Saturday night. Thomas orchestra for dancing added much to the pleasure of the occasion.
 The person who guessed the nearest to the number of apples in barrel that stood on the stage last evening was William Oppell. His guess was 765 and there were 731 apples in the barrel
 William Mcintyre won the lucky piece of
 The voting stood as follows:
 Sword and belt-Captain Embler, r.
 Pen and penholder-R A. Nichols, 2; w o. Staples, 1; w. R. Wanvers.
 O. U. A. M. emblematic pin-F. E. Field, 8; James H. Griffin, 8; w. E. Spencer, 2; Frank Hutchins, 1; William Smith, 1; Charles Beach, 1; s. I. Gilbert, 10; F. B. Clemmons, 1.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
The Rush to BunneII's Museum.


 citizen writes as follows: ''The writer of this often visits the above named place of amusement and every time finds dense mass of people in the room on the first floor known as the museum crowding against small two foot and half door to get up stairs, while the wide hall and stairway lead ing to the theater is fenced off and empty. Now why is thiss On Monday night fear ful jam took place, children cried, women were lifted up and whirled around like tops and strong men pushed in vain, all to get through that narrow door leading from the museum to the hall above. Many citizens would like MT. Bunnen to explain why they are not allowed to go up stairs through the proper hallway and not go through that press arrangement to get up to the auditori- um Hundreds do not care to go into the museum, but want to get their seats in the hall as soon they enter. Some one will be injured there among the crowds who nightly congregate there if the plan is not changed. Will Mr. Bunnen speak" PATRONS.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Going TO Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bishop, of Bridgeport, will leave to-day for Florida to spend the win ter
 Danbury people are arranging for colony in Florida adjoining the New England colony at Bellevue. They have secured tract of sixteen thousand acres, much of which has been resold.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Stationary Engineers.

The Bridgeport stationary engineers were addressed Tuesday evening by Frank A. Foster of this city, deputy for Connecticut. A new association was formed and Mr. Foster installed the new off cers, assisted by Vice President Pickett, of this city. H. D. Cozzens, ex- president of the National association, ad- dressed the meeting. There are now sixty associations in the United States.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
The Ffrst Keen Twfnge.

As the season advances the pains and aches by which rheumatism makes itself known are experienced after every exposure. It is not claimed that Hoods Sarsaparilla is 3 specific for rheumatism-we doubt if there is or can be such remedy. But the thousands benefited by Hoods SarsaparilIa warrant us in urging others who suffer from rheumatism to take tt before the first keen tWinge.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Dwight School.

The annual reception of room No. Ii, Dwight school, Miss H. B. Judson teacher, was given yesterday afternoon. All the
 available space that could be possibly given up was occupied by the parents and friends of the scholars. The exercises were all well
 executed and all present were much pleased with them.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
WEATHER RECORD,

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMRN1, ]
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec Il, 1ss4I AM For New England, generally fair, cloudy weather, north winds, nearly stationary temperature, lower barometer
 For Middle States fair weather northerly winds and slight changes in temperature and higher ba- rometer cloudy weather and local rains in southern portion.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Mir. Stephen A. Alpin, Washington. D. O.. says: :" A member of my family having been troubled for several years with kidney dis ease was induced to use your HURT's Kid ney and Liverl REMEDY, and has been com pletely cured.D as eod&H 1Wk,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday, December III, 1884.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW AOf OfEhI1SEMENIO 1O-OA4s Coarse Salt Ahoat-J. D. Dewe1l & Co. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists Fine Shirts-E. Merwins Son. For Rent-Furnished Rooms-S25 Crown Street. Great Sale of Sugar-D. M. -Welch & Son. Hayward Hand Grenade-J. c. Chapman. Probate Eofice~Estate of Nathan S. Camp. Russian Hare Capes-At Bretzfelder's. Sessions Every Day-Lincoln Rink. Theodore Thomas-Carll's Opera House. Venison-Frisbie & Hart.
 Wanted-B BlackSmitlls Helper-N. H, Wheel Co. Wanted-Girl-58 Dwight Place. Wantefi-Sft1lation-1 Hamilton Street. wRnted-Sftuation-46 Union Street Wanted -Situation-136 East Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Concert Postponed.

A dispatch was received in New Britain Tuesday evening from MT. Knowlton, leader of the Calvary Baptist church quartette, this city, saying that owing to the sudden illness of Miss Gaffney, their soprano, they would be unable to give the proposed concert at the Baptist church in New Britain this evening. The committee having the series in charge accordingly announced it's postponement to a date at present indefinite
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Sbfrtg NTade to NTeaaur,

FoIdingC ChairCo. offer largest assortment hol- iday rattan and fancy chairs at lowest prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

On short notice, in three grades, at moderat, prices. Fit guaranteed. J. N. ADAM & Co.
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
PROGRAMME.


 FIa1G2 Piano Solo Walter Tilton. Song, Trip 1t Lightly School Recitation, Solomon and the Beesr. Harry Cook. Song, Nancy Lee. School. Recitation, 1.-The Land of Nod'' Maud Burnham. Ar1Cnnetlc .ScnooI. Recitation, April Fool'. Thomas Hadden. eleGtIohs Eleven Reading, First of May -Nettie filling. S2CIoOi- fnySlcdI EXeFClSeS SCHOOL
 IETERMIssIoN.
 Duet Piano and Violin
 Nettie filling and Walter Triton. 1.-The Motherless Child' d'.............. Lottie Lum. Items of Interest. Ten Pupils. Defamation, 'sThe Battle of Waterloo'' ....
 Thomas BaSsett. Song, Jolly Boys School Recitation, ''song of the Camp Lizzie Burns Recitation, ''The Polish Boy Matte Schneelock Song, Departed Days. School The recitation ''April Fool, Thomas Had den; physical exercises by the school, piano and violin duet by Walter Hilton and Nettie filling and song, ''Jolly Boy," by the school, were all especially worthy of mention. The map drawings by the scholars on the boards and the giving of geographical description of South America, the location of the coun- tries, cities, mountains, etc., were very sue cessfu1. In fact, the whole was great credit to Miss Judson and her pupils.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Four Passenger Extension Front Broughams, very yfashionable B. MASFnlLE6Co
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Lower prices on all kinds of meat at
 F. s. ANDREW & Go. S., City Market.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Landaus and Coaches, Elegant i'm Design and fnish. B. MANYILLE & Co. d10tf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
Fire Russian hair capes, $2. .75.

Fire Russian hair capes, $2.75. Fine fur muffs, 98c. Splendid Astrachan trimming, $2.75. Fine fur trimming, 19c. Misses rubber gossamers, S5c. Ladies' rubber gossamers, S5c. Boys rubber gossamers, $1.
 s. BRETzFELDER, 832 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Hs MAmVIIA6 0 OOs Pleasure carriages of the highest grade.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

B. ManVflle & Go. Elegant Broughams in French designs.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

Western turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens and choice lot of game at lowest cash prices
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
W. J. sCANLAN.
Personal.

Personal.
 Rev. Dr. Thomas, of Brookline, Mass, has not yet decided with regard to his call to the United church, New Haven, but says he will do so within week. He was seen on Tues day by Messrs. Andrew w. DeForest and s. H. Moseley.
 E. H. Weaver will apply for license as pilot in this harbor and vicinity.
 Thomas Taylor, of Taylor Brothers, brew CTS on Oak street, was very low yesterday with Bright's disease.
 Manassah Miner has brought from Canada to Mystic more than one thousand turkeys and geese. He is fatting and sending the better birds to market These birds wander less widely than the natives and drive as easy as cattle.
 F. S. Brown, of Brown, Thompson & Co.,, Hartford and wife start on trip to Cali fornia early in January.
 Dr. Chapman, of Mystic is is'dangerously ill He has been a very kind physician, consider ing others more than himself Too many long drives over rough country roads have worn him out.
 Contractor Betterlich, of the paper box de- pertinent in Sargent's shop, has decided to make no reduction of the wages of twenty nine girls, whose pay has been reported as being cut down seven and one-half per cent.
 Rev. Edward Payson Hammond the evan gelist, and his wife, of Vernon, have reached London, having crossed the ocean in the steamer Oregon in little over six days.
 Miss Julia and Miss Alice Webster, of Willinantic, started yesterday morning for Napoleonville, La., where they propose to re- main.
 Charles c. Chalker picked bouquet of violets in the garden at 37 Main street, Mid dletown, December 9.
 Henry Gibbons will enumerate the children between the aged of four and sixteen in the city district, Middletown.
 The Rev. s. R. Free, pastor of the Congre- gational church at Willimantic, lectured be- fore the Storrs Agricultural school in Willi- mantle on Friday night of last week on ''The Word of God"
 Rev. MT. Mcintyre, who has oficiated in the Derby Congregational church for the last two Sundays, has been engaged to supply the pulpit for year. He comes from Ster- ling, Mass, and is graduate of Yale.
 Hattie Keifer and William E. Burnham were married in Bridgeport last evening.
 MT. L. N Middlebrook, of Bridgeport, has returned from West Virginia.
 MT. F. c. Johnson, of Bridgeport, re- turned home Tuesday night, accompanied by Rev. Dr. Clark. He seems to be perfect ly restored to health and is now resting at his home.
 Professor Waas, of this city, is highly com plimsnted by the Port Chester Journal for his fine violin playing at the Y. M. c. A. of Milford ia toe a1so comrl;,ne,,tad | for sn hn, piano playing.
 Riley Goodhue, of Plainvi1le, who had a partial shock of paralysis some months ago, starts for the Soldiers Home at Togus, Maine, to-day to remain during the winter for treatment.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11

B. NIonvilIe & Go. Four and six passenger Rockaways.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
The State Shoot Yesterday in Mer1-
 den. At the State shoot in Meriden yesterday the scores were as follows:

The New Haven and Bridgeport men won most of the sweepstakes. The individual State badge was not shot for. The second team from this city, seen above, came out ahead of the first team, an unexpected honor, and there was considerable fun indulged in in consequence. The scores were as follows:
 First team-Bristol F, Beers 12, I. Smith 13, Langdon IT.
 Second team-Foster 16, L. Smith IT, Penn IT, N. D. Folsom, 10.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
To G1ve a Concert.

The New Haven Bicycle club will give { concert in the Atheneum Friday evening Dec. 18th. The best local talent has beer engaged. Some of the performers will be Miss Lizzie O. Gafney, the ''B" quartette, Eric son Bushnell and the Hadyn Quartette club
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-11
gnp 9arcn @ailg a9goming guurnal aud Gpnrier.

 Carload of poultry just received at whole sale and retail F. s. ANDREW & Co, City Market. dec10 At
 Fur Robes and Horse Blankets ! at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
 TreadweII's Seal sacques only at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. Fur-Ltned Garments at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. | London Dyed Seal Dolmans at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. | Seal Caps and Gloves at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. Buck and Kid Gloves at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
 T.C. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Elegant dressing robes.
 T. 0. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Direct importation of gloves now ready. l T.C. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Smoking jackets, bath robes.
 1T. e. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. English silk suspenders for embroidering
 deg If. See Johnson & Bros. adv't on Sd page.
 Holiday Goods.
 The cheapest place in the city to buy hoi- | day goods is at the Centennial Anna. Tea O., 363 State St. Call and see the display they are making. 1 Teas and COffees.
 Buy your teas and coffees at the Centen- nial Anna. Tea Co.,, 363 State St., the unap- proaehable pioneers of low prices and fine goods. A new plaque every week given besides our usual present. d8 St.