Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-12
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention,

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 Last Sunday was the anniversary of the Wallingford tornado.
 The Greenwoods defeated the Young Rose dales at base ball yesterday by score of 21 to 6.
 The Ruffle store will have a special sale of tourists ruffies to-day. Call early and secure bargains.
 MT. and Mrs. Stevenson, of Pittsburg, Pa., are visiting with their relatives, Mr. o. w Swift and family, in this city.
 David Dudley Field was 8 guest at the McDonough House, Middletown, Saturday He is rusticating in his native town, Had dam.
 Superintendent Beach, of the Naugatuck railroad, states that it is doubtful if the new depot will be built at Ansonia before next spring.
 A little girl, living at "A Wallace street, was rescued from drowning off sargent's wharf yesterday, after a severe struggle in the water.
 Assistant Quartermaster- General Wood bridge will go to Mantle tomorrow with a number of men for the purpose of prepar- ing the grounds for the brigade.
 The annual excursion of the A. O.O.O .s will take place to-m morrow. The steamer Iver- nia has been chartered for the occasion. The objective point of the party is Thimble Is lands.
 George L. Johnson, lost car agent for the New York and New England railroad com pany, was stricken with paralysis recently at Columbus, Ohio, and is not expected to re- cover.
 The directors of the Southern New Eng land telephone company have been author ized to make new contract with the Bell telephone company on basis of thirty-five per cent.
 The Connecticut branch of the Universal Peace society will be held in Williams (for- merly BurrowsO grove on Wednesday, Aug. 20th and Fist. Distinguished speakers are expected.
 The body of Captain John Bauer, of the barge President, sunk off Penfield Reef about four months ago, was found by wreckers in the hold of the vessel The body was taken to the undertakers' in Bridgeport.
 Rev. James B. Goodrich of Grace church, Windsor, and family will leave for Branford during the present week for a short vaca- tion and will be accompanied by Dr. Stafford and family. of Windsor.
 Frederick Voigtle, of Meriden, was robbed of gold watch, spectacles and $40 in money in New York on Sunday He was knocked down and the property taken while he lay senseless on the sidewalk
 We acknowledge the receipt of a hand some bouquet last evening from MT. George A. Dickerman the florist. Accompanying 1t was beautiful passion flower in full bloom that excited much admiration.
 The Seaside club, of Bridgeport, has been the recipient, from MT. Nathaniel Wheeler, of magnificent oil painting of mammoth size for the adornment of the club room wall. It is a flower piece by N. Barry
 Many friends will regret to hear of the serious illness of MT. w w. Watrous, for a number of years past salesman with Will COX 6 Go. on Chapel street. He is at his home in Clinton. He is attended by Dr. Skif, of this city
 Major B. F. F.lBlakeslee was at Savin Rock Saturday, and completed arrangements for the annual dinner of the Sixteenth regiment @O "A0 O0" 'l0m AouSe IHere. The expense will be $1 per plate. The reunion and din ner will occur Wednesday, September IT,
 Tomorrow party from Windsor will be taken to Saybrook Point by the Connecticut Valley road, and on Thursday, August 14th, the employees of the Consolidated railroad shops at New Haven will make an excursion to Fenwick. On Friday, the 18th, the Union Catholic association of MiddIeto1Tn will oo to Fenwick, and, on Saturday, August 18th, the employees of the United States stamped en- velope works at Hartford will have an ex- Sursiou to Fenwick, going by the Valley r4ad.