Morning journal and courier., 1884-03-12
State Correspondence.
Milford.


 Everett B. Clark has recently bought a pair of stylish black horses.
 The parents of Henry Furman, son of George Furman, made the day one Of much pleasure to him by party of invited guests last Wednesday afternoon.
 Rag pickers have of late been making the tour of the town gathering together any also taking some things of value when they can without being caught. This is too much to be borne with patience and the offenders should be arrested.
 A small company of the friends of William B. Clark made merry at his home in the west part of the town last Tuesday evening. The usual order of festivities were indulged in till late hour.
 Rev. Payson Lyman of Belchertown, Mass preached in the First church last Sunday.
 Rev.\ Mir. Means, of New Haven, will preach in St. Peter's church next Tuesday ev' hng.
 Miss Nettie Beach fell on the ice Sunday and sustained severe nervous shock besides other injuries which resulted in leaving her in critical condition.
 Charlie Bassett, while skating on the ice one evening last week, was going to pass under the iron bridge which crosses the river between the two churches and not bending sufficiently struck his head against one of the iron bolts of the bridge and received severe cut on his scalp.
 Rev. J. Sanders Reed, of Philadelphia, WAS in town last Sunday and preached in St. Peter's church in the morning. He dis. coursed from the words, There was no room for them in the inn," Luke 2, z, which for firmness of doctrine and impress siveness of delivery it would be difficult to excel. His words carried conviction to the hearts of each listener, and none could go away without realizing how little room they gave Christ in their hearts.
 As Albertus N. CiarIZ's team with @ heavy load of seeds was being driven to the depot last Thursday afternoon, a team from Bir- mingham in which two men were riding collided with it. The occupants of the carriage were thrown out and the carriage was badly damaged. The party from Bir- miDgham took possession of Mir. Clark's .oo,, -Eieh Yas driven by his hired bcy} Mr 1lark was s--.'t for; also Sheriff Miles, which had the effect of . .'~ giving up the property to it's rightful owner, an.. ANO ue- parture of the Birmingham parties sadder, but more cautious men hereafter we hope.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Beard entertained the members of Mrs. Bennett's Sunday school class at their home last Thursday evening. This is the fourth of these gatherings, all of which have been characterized by feeling of unity and good will. Among the pleas ures of the evening was 8 well spread table,
 
 laugh went round the board as jokes were with the repast-
 Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Heady gave large anniversary reception at their home last Fri day night. this being the tenth observance of their marriage. A large company numbering about eighty assembled in the evening de- spite the drizzling rain and threatening as- peet of the weather. Many elegant gifts were brought andbestowed, by which the giv- CTS expressed their high esteem and friend ship for the worthy M. D. and bis estimable wife; and the hostess did not fail in courtesy or hospitality, for everything was done for the entertainment of those present. Music and dancing were indulged in and with liberal hand bountiful and sumptuously spread table catered to the appetites of all present. At timely hour the guests de- parted leaving theIr congratulations and hearty good wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of the doctor and his family.
 A neighborhood party from the north part of the town went to Meadows End last Tues day evening and had an oyster supper. It was light hearted company. and much en joyment was experienced by those who be- longed to the party. March Il.