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Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Sale Of Personal ProDs-,v-

The receipts from the sale of the personal property of the estate of the late Rev. T. J. Synott, of Bridgeport, at his house on the hill were $634.98. At the auction on the farm at Toilsome Hill Monday about $85o were realized. Not all of the property has yet been disposed of. and other sales will probably follow. Some of the carpets in the Billings homestead and the chaiice presented to the deceased clergyman were not included in the first sale, as they are claimed to be church property. The chalice, especially, is claimed by the church, as it was given to Father Synnott as pastor of St. Augustine's Some of the furniture inventoried as his es. tate is also claimed as church property. The chalice was put down at $75 in the inventory though 1t cost about $45O. The carpets un. s old in the Billings homestead are named as of the value of $275. At the farm the goods sold brought about the inventory value, and at the house, on the previous occasion, had the whole of the personal estate been taken by buyers it would have exceeded the inven- tory.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
The T0IeDhOnR,
The War in SGamfOrd-Peace Restored
 Large Increase.

The War in SGamfOrd-Peace Restored
 Large Increase.
 The telephone opposition in Stamford has substantially dwindled out, most of those who ''kicked'' having withdrawn their oppo- sition. The raise in prices is only with new subscribers, and a misunderstanding on their part raised the difficulty.
 The demand for telephones is constantly on the increase. The increase of telephones with the Southern New England company in the last few months is very marked. One of the prominent business men of the city told one of the telephone company officers that he counted up one day-a busy day how many calls he answered and received in the course of the day, all necessary calls, and the number was two hundred and sixty five.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Personal.


 Professor Steinert and family remove thih week to their summer cottage on the west shore near the old lighthouse this week. Colonel Woodruff, of Hartford, who was injured in this city July 4th, continues to improve.
 Rev. Henry Tarrant, rector of St. Paups parish, Huntington, sails for England, July 16, by the Cunard line to visit his parents and friends.
 Mrs. Alice L. Randall, wife of Leroy Ran- dall, and daughter of Adjutsnt General Couch, died at New Milford Saturday. Gen. eral Couch has been in Minnesota and was summoned home by 8 dispatch announcing his daughters dangerous illness. He arrived home Friday evening, and the same night his daughter died.
 Mir. Joseph Simpson, of West Stratford' returns shortly from Europe whither he went for the imprr Yement of his health.
 Rev. Mir. Kelsey, of this city, preached in the First Congregational church, Milford, Sunday. His sermons in Cincinnati, where he preached several Sundays in June at the First Presbyterian church, attracted large congregations and gave much satisfaction.
 MT. Edward Fritz a talented German pho tographic artist from Jordan's Valley, New York, has taken g position at Beers gal lery.
 Hon. William D. Bishop, of Bridgeport, has resigned as director of the pubic H. brary in that city. Mayor Morgan nominated William D. Bishop, jr., to fill the vacancy and his nomination was unanimously con- firmed by the Council. The Post says: The resienation of Mr Bishop is to be regretted, as he has been an active and exceedingly val uabIe director and officer of the library and reading room, and its very satisfactory prog ress is due in no small degree to his efforts and good judgment William D. Bishop, jr., will undoubtedly fill the position in most acceptable manner.
 John J. Buckley, of Fair Haven, will pur- sue his studies at St. Charles college, Balsi- more, next September.
 MT. James Wells left for Denver yesterday to be absent few weeks.
 Mr Barkentin, the caterer, gave the New Haven Bicycle club complimentary supper at the Cove House Monday evening. It was a very enioyable affair. The club returned hearty vote of thanks. A firs-tclass shore supper was served.
 Professor B. Jepson will represent the mu- sical interests of New Haven's schools ln the National Teachers convention at Madison, Wis. next week. Professor Jepson Is one or the pioneers in the business of teaching ele- menfary music in the schools, having lntro- duced 1t twenty years ago into this State
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention

Liberty street is to be widened soon
 Waterbury expects to have the electric light in operation July 23.
 Frederick H. Hemingway sails on the Co., nard for Europe to-day.
 St. Johns church of Hartford visits Savin Rock to-day on it's annual excursion.
 The Atlantic Yacht squadron will assemble at Black Rock on the night of July 26th.
 A bicycle club was organized in New Mil ford last week, and is named the "Cornetia Wheel club.'
 MT. Moses Scott, well known resident of North Manchester, was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and is not expected to recover.
 Rev. Father Mccarthy, Jesuit, is preach ing to the sixty priests who are in attendance at the annual retreat at St. Francis orphan asylum.
 A large tree near the head of Yellow Mill Pond, Bridgeport, was struck by lightning and torn up by the roots, during the shower of Sunday morning.
 school of whales has been blowing and sporting about Block Island much to the en- tertainment of visitors. Probably they have heard that Barnum is at the island.
 party of the New Haven lodge, Daugh- tsrs of Rebecca, held a private picnic at Kintz's grove, in Meriden, Monday evening. Several members of the Meriden lodge joined with them.
 The White Mountain train commenced it's summer business over the New York, New Haven and Hartford road Monday and will continue it's trips until September 27. It leaves New York at 9 a. m.
 The pulpit of Christ church in Stratferd is being supplied for the present by Rev. Louis N. Booth, of Bridgeport. The new rector. Rev. Beverley E. Warner, of South Manchester, will not take charge until Au- gust.
 The clerk of the Board of Public Works yesterday notified Burton Hine that he musk either close up the court opening at Burtonia Place, V est from State street. or grade the street and set the curbing according to or- ders.
 The singing societies of Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and other places have ex- pressed by letter their intention of partici- pating in the gala day exercises of the Hart- ford Sengerbund at Union Grove in that city on July 28.
 The Star of Hope Temperance division, of Stratford, is arranging to attend the Star Temperance picnic at High Rock Grove Thursday, July 17. One or two cars will be chartered for the accommodation of the lodge and it's friends.
 Lieut.. Lee, of the Grays, left last night for trip to California. He goes by the South ern Pacific route to Southern California, thence to San Francisco, thence to Oregon and Washington Territory and home by the Northern Pacific.
 About thirty Milford people came to the city last evening expecting to see the fire works, and there were, according to estim ates made by the office officer at the corner of Ohurch and Chapel streets, at least 100 teams from neighboring country towns in the vi- ciniEv of the Green
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gateways of the North Woods and Adiron- dack region, all much visited by tourists. The pamphlet gives many railroad guide maps in colors and it's illustrations are su- perior in character and show some of the most striking, romantic and famous scenes in the St. Lawrence, the Adirondacks and other regions. The book is mailed for gratuitous distribution. Upon receipt of ten cents postage it will be mailed to any address on application to Theo. Butterfeld, G. P. A., TTkioa N V
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
sherwood Forest Kniehts.

wood Forest of New Haven, will entertain Washington conclave of Waterbury. and a number of Brooklyn Foresters, on July 1S, at the society hall in Lyon building. The supreme officers of the United States will be present. They are Dr J Goodman of New York, supreme commander; Isaac Hayes of New Haven, s V c; J Bushnell of New York, s A, and M Stone of Boston. P Wheeler & Wilson's band of Bridgeport, will furnish m usie.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
County COmmtsaIoners

The county commissioners were in session 1 yesterday forenoon and heard the objections | to granting license to James Daley, of | Yalesville, in the town of Wallingford. The
 lcense had been objected to by many citizens
 of the town on the ground ths. 8 saloon would be harmful to workmen in the facto-
 ries Attorney Hugh Daley also objected on
 the ground that the applicant had been con- victed of selling illegally. After short de-
 liberation by the commissioners they decided
 to reject the application.
 Licenses were granted to William B. Clark,
 Branford; M. D. Stevens and James M Hunt,
 Guilford; Margaret Doolan, Naugatuck.
 William 0. Scobie appeared in objection to
 transferring the license of Frank A. Judd, of
 Rosette street. to Thomas J. Finnegan. His
 objection was based upon his opinion that there were already plenty of saloons in the neighborhood. The commissioners, however, transferred the license as requested.
 Constant MoSeller served 8 notice on the
 county commissions that he should object
 to the transfer of the license of Emile Hage-
 man to anybody, as he owned it by pur- chase.
 The commissioners will meet again next
 Friday. Sunday School Picnic or the COAAeRe Street Church at High Rock Grove. A rather small but very sociabIe party
 went to High Rock Grove yesterday on the Sunday school picnic of the College street l church. The threatening weather kept 8 great many away who otherwise would l have attended. As usual, the day was spent | in rowing, skating and visits to the glen, l which presented an unusually attractive ap- pearance after the abundant rains of the last | few days. After dinner the sports of the
 day began. A potato race was run by MT. Edward Byant and Dr. H. A. Darlington. MT. Bysnt won, and was presented with 8
 stick of chewing gum as the prize. Next
 came a wheel-barrow race between T. A.
 Newton and D. A. Chidsey. This was won by MT. Newton. The spectators then adjourned to the river to witness double scull race. The contestants were George T. and John S. Bradley, Frank Manwarring and
 William Parsons. Clarence Clark and Ives Lyon. Messrs. Bradley won first place and received fifteen pound loaf of bread for their efforts. Messrs. Manwarring and Par sons came in second, with Clark and Lyons last. novel feature of the arrangement was 8 committee to entertain strangers. ] Through their efforts and those of the man. agement generally everybody enjoyed an ex- ceedingly pleasant day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
The New Tabernacle.

The new tabernacle at Crescent Beach, the Baptist seaside resort, was dedicated yes terday. The services were commenced at 10 o'clock. Three of the hymns sung were or iginal; one written by-J.D Herr. D D, of Norwich, another by A Sage, D D, and the third, entitled s'Jesus at the Seaside,'' by s Dryden Phelps, D D, of Hartford, editor of The Christian Secretary. The Rev Dr Herr, of the Central Baptist, and the Rev F B li7ered addresses.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Eggs For Pistol shots

The town of North Stonington has an ex- citement. Edgar Wheeler fired four shots into 8 crowd on the morning of the Fourth The other night a crowd found. him in g store and began an assault with eggs and stones. He sought Deputy Sheriff Billings who protected him from further violence. The affair caused much excitement and feeri are entertained for MT. Wheeler's safety The party upon whom Mir. Wheeler fired on the Fourth did not engage in this affair
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
a New COunterfeit,

A new counterfeit ten dollar silver certif cate has appeared in the West. It is sup posed to have been printed from 8 wood cut but is likely to deceive any ordinary judge oi money. It is of the series of 1ss0-G. W, SCofeld, register; James Gilfllan, treasurer. The note is one-quarter of an inch shorter than the genuine; the paper is composed oi two thin layers. with the silk parallel lines and fibre placed between them. In the story on the back, where it should read ssAnd ali public dues, and when 30 received" the word ''all' is omitted and the words sswheu no" are tied together as one word. There are numerous other defects which indees of paper money will readily discover,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Bridgeport Grows.

A gentleman named Marsh, now 61 years of age, who attended school in Bridgeport 51 years ago, was in that city Monday for the first time since that period. He visited Sea . side Park and other points of interest, and spent two hours looking for familiar land marks, but was unable to find one, so great
 had been the growth of the place. He
 thought he could detect in 8 remodeled. build
 ing on Golden Hill street the old school house
 which he used to attend, but was not certain. He believes that there are very few cities
 which can show such rapid and extensive in crease as Bridgeport.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Union Wharf Company.

The Union Wharf company has elected the following officers: President, E. H. Bishop; secretary and treasurer, Thomas R. Trow- bridge; wharfnger, Harry Prescott; directors, E. H. Trowbridge, T. R. Trowbridge, Nathan R. Sanford, E. F. Bishop and John Atwater
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Too Many for OId 1.sDort 2,

In Bridgeport recently 'Sport' Campana, while watching game of ball between two mines of boys about 16 or IT years of age, on an open lot at the foot of Fulton street, took ofense at some of their remarks directed toward him, and jumping from his cart sailed i'm, determined to clear out the field. But the big lads were too much for him, and, after they had rolled him around in the dirt and pounded him Q little while, he escaped from their clutches, grasped each one by the hand, magnanimousls forgave them all around, murmured "Bless you, me children" and departed on a hop, skip and jump.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Honored Win a serenaaa

Ths Bridgeport Farmer says: ''Monday evening the 'Concordia double quartette' serenaded Dr. Joseph Werner, who arrived in this country from Germany last Saturday. The gentleman is 8 son of MT. Charles Werner, the well known barber. He is a physician of high standing and intends to reside in this city. The singing was splendid and the musicians were rewarded with thun- dering applause The doctor thanked the serenaders very heartily and invited them to partake of the hospitality of. the house, which was accepted and general good time followad J1
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Likes the East the Best,

Captain Wallace B. Miller, formerly agent of the Starin Transportation line in this city, has, as his many friends will be pleased to know, returned East to remain. For year or more he has been located at Cheboygan, Mich, as agent of lake steamboat company He returns to act as agent for the Eastern Transportation company, with headquarters in New York city. The captain says that he prefers the East to the West and proposes to remain here, for the present at least.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
sprInet1eId Bicycle Club.


 The Springfield Bicycle club have arran ged The list comprises 34 races of all kinds and classes. The only handicaps will be pro- fessional The half mile track will be used and the course changed so as to make it a gradual curve all the way round without any straights. It will be fenced in to prevent outside interference. The club is constantly receiving fresh accessions to the list of riders from abroad who will participate in the tournament, among them the noted Howell. Keen and James The fireworks will be given on a most elaborate scale, and will all relate to cycling. The successful manufact- urers' exhibition will be repeated. The Seventh regiment band, of New York, has been engaged to furnish the music. There seems to be every indication of the presence of an enormous host. Clubs which have hitherto sent single or few representatives have signified their intention of being pres ent in a body. The races will begin prompt ly at 2:3O each afternoon and will be ar ranged as follows:
 Tuesday, September 16-Three-mile pro- fessional race, open to all; ten-mile amateur, open to all; three-mils tandem, open to all; one-mile professional, handicap; two-mile time race, time S. 30; one-mile, 9.20 class; three-mile tug of war: two mile tricycle..
 Wednesday, September 17-Ten- mile pro- fessienal race; two-mile open; hve-mile tri- cycle; hree-mile, 9 50 class; two-mlle tan dem: one-mile professional race; fve-mile time race, time IF minutes; one-mile time race, time 22 1-2.
 Thursday, Sept. 1s-Five-mlle race. 16:4o class; one mile ride and run race; three-mile open, ave.mile professional handicap; one mile tandem; one-n1ile tricycle.; two-mile time race, time 6m 37s. one halfmile 1:35 class; one-mile open.
 Friday. Sept. 19-Five- mile open; one mile without hands; three-mile time race, 9m. 5Os.; ,; fve-mile open race professional; three-mile tricycle.; one-half-nnile unicyole. professional one-mile tug of war; half-mile open; one mile consolation race.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
Tha Eshnrmncfsf.

The Connecticut Pharmacy association vii hold it's annual summer meeting a. Osprey Beach Thursday. There will be present members from all parts of the Slate. Nc business will be transacted at the meeting A dinner will be followed bv speeches
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
An Early senaratfon.

 Married Hut Six Months, Thomas Kelly
 Deserts His Wife and Leaves Her In
 RrIdEepOrt-Reunitedi in New Haven
 Thomas Kelly, about twenty-one years of age, left his wife in Bridgeport few weeks ago and nothing was known of his vhere- abouts until last evening, when his wife ar rived in this city and began inquiring as to his whereabouts. After seeking unsuccess- fully and making inquiries in company with friend, she learned that the runaaay hus- band was working in Pearl street, putting up some mantles. His wife begged him to re- turn. At first he refused, but after awhile she persuaded him to return home. Kelly is stone setter by trade and can earn good wages, but he refuses to work. His wife is 1 a fine looking lady about eighteen years old, l and has been married only six months. She was in tears continually and on finding hel husband seemed very happy. The husband however, was not pleased. He gave no req l sons for leaving his wife
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09

He Couldn't Marry, so he Shot Himself
 William Dreber, 8 German tailor aged thirty-one, committed suicide Monday night by shooting himself with pistol. He left 8 note saying: q love a woman and cannot marry her"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
NEATHER RECORD.
SD1uAr1oNs YoR TODAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE THE OHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE WAsRrNsTuN, U. C July g, lSS4-1 A. M. For New England, clearing and fair weather, variable winds, stationary temperature. For the Middle States, winds becoming variable, slight rise in temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09

The wife of pr. Charles H. Grout, former ly Miss Susie Tallman. and sister of James H. TaIlman, Esq, of Hartford, died at her residence in Holyoke, Mass, on Saturday last.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-09
RpRNaFIE1p. Mass.. April 1O. 18a3

HPRMGFIELD, Mass, AprH 10, 1883.
 'For diseases of the kidneys, liver, blad- der and urinary organs I received great ben eft from Hunts Kidney and Liver Remedy. I pronounce it the best.''- w. Payne, Manufacturer Harnesses, Trunks, etc., AT Main street. ivy eod&w
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Russian, Turkisil and Electric Baths. Health-eiving, a delightful comfort. Try them. E. KRAUsE, 1s8 York street.
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NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, July 9, 1884.
NEW ADVRRT7sEMENTs TO-DA

NNW a D v HAb T 10 U1a HEAV T H' ' " '~- . Change of Time-N Y., N. H. & H. R. R. For Bal0-LAnd-T. G. Sloan Son. LACtic Acid-At DruggiRts'. Probate Notice-EstatO of Alfred Linsley. Bheri6'B SAle-CharleG R. Spiegsl. Shirt6-E. Msrwin's Son.
 Want0d-Tenemene-"A.L L." Wanted-LAdies-Watson Go. w6nted-woman-1,O8l ,O8l Chapel Street. WAnted-Situation-7 Oak Street. -Situation-T George Street. Yale National Bank StSck-H. 0. Pardee.
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No moIasses and water mixture, but con centrated extract of the active medicinal properties of roots, barks, &c, is Hoods SsrsspariIla.
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The Far-Famed Thousand Isles and flae
 North Woods.

The Utica and Black River railroad have placed thousands under obligations by the large and very attractive pamphlet profusely illustrated with maps and pictures which they present to patrons and friends with their compliments. This railroad is the only all rail route to the Thousand Islands, and is main artery of travel to a great number of points, especially in the Canadss, and to the
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vegetine is the great health restorer, com posed exclusively of barks, roots and herbs Pleasant to take; children like it.
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Blaine and Logan Banner Raising in
 West Stratfard. F

The Republican banner raising at West Stratford, which was postponed last Friday, will take place this evening. Following is the committee of arrangements: F B Hall, V R c Giddings, James Wilson, H G B Cuz- ner, w M Peck, l. Catlin, s o Garfield, W M Thomas, 0 H Porter, L B Vaill, T W Wood, William Warehouse, J B Lobdell, G H Zink, A Beardsley, E B Comes. Milo Loomis s Fray, R T Jennings, William Rice. Corresponding secretary, L B Vaill, Addresses will be delivered by W M Peck, E Hall and others.
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After Ten Years.

Captain Henry J. BIshop-An Old Friend and Ola Ftreman-PIeasant Remints-
 eences.
 Captain Henry J. Bishop, our former townsman, who came back to New Haven for the centennial celebration, an occasion which brought many an old New Havener
 back, had not visited New Haven before in ten years. A host of friends were glad to see and welcome him, and as he rode in the procession there were not few old friends who with pleasure recognized him and re-
 called by-gone days pleasant to remember.
 It was great pleasure to him to see so many of the old veteran iremen of New Haven, of whom MT. Bishop thus writes in personal
 letter: "From their ranks has been fur-
 nished some of the best men the city has produced, among whom might be named
 good old Hiram Camp, whom the boys all loved. and your respected Mayor Lewis and | the late Hon. John Woodruff, also ex-Gover- ! nor Bigelow, ever most popular man and friend, who was in the service when I had
 the grand position of foreman of Phoenix 5, the cock of the walk No company ever
 out distsnced her in getting to fire and she
 passed them all. I finished my career in the old fire department as anh assistant engineer. Capt. Henry J. Hayden, of the 7th New York, who has been in business in New York for twenty years, concluded that he also would take in the centennial celebra- ton and we had delightful time. Having had the honor to be members of old Phoenix 5 and now a member of the Volunteer Fire mems association we joined them by invita- tion and we were so glad to shake the old boys by the hand and to talk over the gIori- ous dear old times. It seemed too 8 little ! hke unfamiliar and like being in a strange ! land, so many of the good old friends ! have gone to their long home and nine out of | ten were strangers, but the old guard still lives and we were thrice welcomed Captain Bishop was made captain in 1876, promoted from lieutenant and has been twenty-three years in the United States navy.