Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-05
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Compass lodge No. g, F. and A. M., have chosen the following officers for the ensuing year: w. B. Hall, W. NJ; w. H. Newton, s. w; J. W. Sisson, J. w.; J. W. Smith, s. D.; George J. Piers, J. D.; Louis A. Page, s. S.; Elisha Parr, J. s.; Eben Whit taker, tyler: Rev. J. E. Wildman, chaplain; George D. Lane, organist; R. Talbott, treas urer; J. NJ. Smith, secretary. The newly elected officers will be installed at the next regular communication, Dec. 15. Dr. Brundage has moved into E. Williams house on Main street. Max Derschmidt has gone to Germany for few months.
 James Hill, who was arrested for drunken ness and assault upon Ruth Hull, was sent to jail for 15 days.
 A lot of goods belonging to J. s. Sackett, consisting of a horse, 3 carriages, robes, har- ness. etc, and SIS in cash, were attached by Officer Austin on Monday in the interest of 1 Isaac Bartholomew, of Nothford. Ansil Barnes was arrested and sent to jail l for ten days on Monday. l The Catholic fair continues until Thurs \ day evening.
 Frank Evarts is back in town again. The honorary members of the National bank meet on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. F. Nichols, of Naugatuck, has sold out there and will soon open a fish market in this l town.
 O. B. Lane is again eonfnedto his house with sickness.
 There is some talk about purchasing the John Waples farm for town farm It can be bought cheap for that purpose and would | make a good one and conveniently located. Tickets for the Waller reception in Meri- l den on Friday evening are on sale at the post | office.
 The rink is now the popular place of | amusement and is crowded nightly. To | morrow (Thursday) evening there are to be some grand races and the midnight trains will stop to accommodate those who 1 wish to attend from out of town. Master Charles Gordon, of Bridgeport, the champion skater of Connecticut, will be present and take part in the races. Mrs. D. P. Griswold is visiting in New York.
 The fair of Company K is meeting with deserved success and receiving large au- diences every evening. Dec. 4.
 North Haven.
 It has been decided to hang the portrait of S. L. Bradley in the library room without any public ceremony. Those wishing to view the portrait can do so by visiting the rooms of the association.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Van Doren are spending two or three weeks in New Jersey visiting friends.
 Henry Crockett and wife have been visit ing friends in Guilford for a few days.
 Mrs. William HuIl who has been sick for several weeks with congestive chills, is re- covering slowly, being just able to sit up.
 Extensive preparations are being made for the oyster supper this evening. Ice cream and oysters will be served in abundance.
 Miss Mary Massett is boarding for the win ter with Mrs. Nellie Dowd. F George H. Todd is at work early and late delivering the winter supply of coal to his customers. He has enough engaged to keep him busy 0 month longer. Dec. 4. 
 Madison.
 Thanksgiving passed away very quietly. Rev. Mr. Gallup preached a very interesting sermon in the morning on Education" In the evening 8 sociable was held in the chapel and dance in Goes Hall, both of which were fully attended.
 On Sunday evening there was Thanks giving service in the Congregational church, consisting of music by the choir and a short address by the pastor As there were several young people present from out of town to assist in the singing the music unusual ly fine.
 The High school in the Hand academy opened Thursday with forty-seven schol- ars. MT. Oakley of Springfield, Long Island, is the principal. If the school should prove as great success in other respects as it does in numbers all will be satisfied. Dec. 1.