davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
PARLOR ENTERTAINMENT Last Evening i'm Aid of lhe Free K1R.
 defgarten.

The parlor entertainment in aid of the free kindergarten given at the house of Mrs. Henry Farnam, 43 Hillhouse avenue, last eve ming, was attended by about 150 people. The programme consisted of readings by Mr. Augustus Hoppin, of Providence, and of mu- sic by MT. Max Kastner, Miss Dutton and MT. Franz Milcke. Romberg's symphony was also excellently rendered under the di- rection of MT. Wehner by children of Prof Dwight, Dr. Farnam, MT. E. s. Wheeler and MT. Eli Whitney, jr.
 MT. Hoppin read entirely from his own works and his delightful humor was keenly appreciated by those present. MT. Milcke's selection for the violin was rendered with his usual delicacy and feeling and was warmly applauded.
 Miss Dutton and MT. Kastner were also warmly received and their singing greatly en- joyed, Miss Dutton being honored with an encore.
 The managers of the kindergarten are un- der great obligations to those who volunteer ed their services, as well as to M. Steinert & Sons, who kindly furnished the grand piano which was used.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Boucicaults great drama will be on view for the last time tonight at the New Haven Opera House. Boniface will be seen at his best in the great role of Badger, the noble hearted fireman, policeman and adventurer This artist is entitled to front rank as a melodramatic artist of great experience and training. His work is bright, manly and full of sound method. The balance of the @mpany interpret the great authors work with commendable skill.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Musical Entertainment

One of series of musical entertainments which the ladies of East River CMadison) have been giving this season took place Monday evening in the reading room at that place. The ladies deserve much credit for their endeavors, which it is but just to say are kindly appreciated. Miss May Field pre- sided at the piano, performing three or four selections during the evening, in 8 highly creditable manner. She is fine pianist and bids fair to be one of the best. A repe- tition of these social gatherings is much hoped for by those who have attended here fofOre
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
A Drive whist Party.

One of the pleasantest drive whist parties for this season in Hartford was given Tues day evening by Major 0. H. Case and Mrs. Case at their residence, No. 131 Sigourney street, the list of guests including Lieuten- ant Governor L. A. Cooke and Mrs. Cooke, Senator William T. Bacheller, Senator R. J. Walsh, Ex-Secretary of State Charles E. Searls, Edgar F. Burnham and Mrs. Burn ham, c. s. Davidson and Mrs. Davidson and many others. The first prize was won by MT. 0. s. Davidson and Mrs. Governor Cooke, and the second by E. J. Hoadley and Mrs. Charles E. Billings. Major Case and Mrs. Case entertained their friends in 8 very handsome manner.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
RfcYcle Club NOtoN.

At the Lincoln rink on Saturday evening the members of the New Haven Bicycle club will give one of their pleasing entertain ments. Among the features of the entertain ment will be fancy and trick bicycle riding by Professor Leopold, club drills, bicycle and tricycle. races and game of polo on bi cycles.
 The Ramblers' Bicycle club will hold fair at the Atheneum, beginning March 4 and continuing for five nights An enter tainment will be given from 8 to g o'clock and dancing from then until midnight.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
BANQUET TO-NIGHT.

The Young Mems Republican Club.
 Tonight the headquarters of the Young Mems Republican club in Insurance building will be formally opened, with speaking by members of the club and others. These ex- ercises will be followed by banquet. The room is to be furnished handsomely. The headquarters will be kept open daily and each member will have a key to the same. A large rally is expected tonight.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Fair Haven.

Mrs. F. J. Barnes of New York, national superintendent of Y. w. c. T. U. work, will lecture in the Second Congregational church this (Thursday) evening, February IS, at 7:30, under the auspices of the Y. W. c. T. U. Mrs Barnes is an able and interesting speaker. There will also be music, and the Rev. Dr. Vibbert has very kindly consented to read some selections. No admission fee will be charged, and pleasant evening is nromiSad to pll who attend.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
Organization of the Connecticut Can.

organization Of the Connecticut CaMs
 tons.
 Lieutenant General John O. Underwood of Coyington, Ky, head of the Patriarchs Milf tant will be in Hartford Friday afternoon for the purpose of merging the uniformed degree camps of Odd Fellows into the new canton organizations. The aftern oon will be spent in Hartford and the evening in New Ra- ven. The camps to be organized in Hart ford will be Capitol City, Waterbury, Meriden, Middletown and Norwich, and the work will be exemplifed in Music Hall. Capitol City camp will be present as body. The new name of the organization will be Canton Capitol City No. 1, Patriarchs Militant. The Ridgeley battalion of New Haven will be re- organized under the name of Grand Canton No. 1, The State officers are John Steiner of Norwich, colonel; T. Martin of Waterbury, lieutenant colonel; G. A. Moses of New Ha- ven, major, and c. B. Foster of New Haven, adjutant.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Society Events Last Evening.

A number of society events took place last night. From until 8 Mrs. Jonathan Edwards gave reception to MT. Hoppin, the author, at her residence on Hillhouse avenue. Later in the evening MT. Hoppin gave an interesting reading to select audi dience at the residence of Mrs. Henry Far nam.
 Ex-Mayor Robertson's home was brilliantly lighted and tastily dressed with flowers last evening, for dancing party given to MT. B. Robertson Ward. There were about 150 guests present.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
The Fire Ya.terdax-Much Smoke

Fire yesterday morning broke out in the fire room of the sawmill of the Thomas AL ling & Co.,, on Water street. During the ab sence of the fireman at GAS o'clock flames in some way caught in the shavings about the room and speedily found their way into the great sawdust bin on the premises. Volumes some little time at work. Damage about $1 GOO.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Among the Intelligent Colored People

A select party of young colored gentlemen held g meeting in Masonic hall, Webster street, last evening and formed a literary so- ciety, electing MT. Frederick Fuller chair man, MT. Robert Jackson secretary and MT. John H. Coston assistant secretary Anoth- CT meeting of the society will be held at Ma sonic hall next Tuesday evening, when some of the leading questions of the day will be discussed
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
A Fast Skater.

Johnnie Dodds, of this city, will on Febru- ary IS, in New York, race the champion of New York city, w. E. Kennedy, on skates for big purse. He is also entered in the diamond belt tournament for the champion ship of the world, which is being held in Nox
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
THE WAR PRISONERS.
Connecticut Survivors of Anderson. vfile and Other Southern Military Prisons.
 

 Prisons.
 The following circular has been issued
 HARTFORD, Conn.,, Feb 9, 1886. Comrade: It has been decided by the of ficers of the Connecticut Ex Prisoners of War association to hold a reunion in Hart ford on Monday, February 22, 1886. Busi- ness meeting in the Putnam Phalanx hall, Main street, at II o'clock. At o'clock we will sit down to fine banquet at Besse's, 239 Main street. Stories will be told; paper on prison life and incidents will be read by member. Raw corn meal and rot ten SOW belly will be served to those who prefer it. We want every ex-Union prisoner of war to attend to renew old friendship, and keep alive that fraternal feeling which binds together all those who suffered in these hells. All come, and notify the secretary in advance, so he will know how many to pro- vide for A. G. CASE, President. HIRAM BUCKINGHAM, Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

MT. William C. Preston, of Hartford, has been appointed postal clerk on the mail route between New York and Boston, and commenced the discharge of his duties on Monday. He was formerly a conductor on the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, running for number of years on the Middletown branch and afterwards on the steamhoa train
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
WEATHER RECORD.
FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. IS, lSs6, a. m. ) For New England: Warmer, fair weather, southerly winds. For the Middle States: Generally fair. warmer weather, southery winds. For the vicinity of Now York and Philadelphia: Warmer, fair weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
New York Physictans.

Many of the leading physicians of New York are discussing the propriety of admitting the Moxi- Nerve Food Into their regular practice, as it is harmless food and found to be able to- prevent re- lapses on chronic cases helped by medicine. It has lately been put to the test and found to have stopped number Of cases of paralysis and Brights disease originate from depleted nea force. na6 2taMaw
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
A moubIo VVoN6tno

MT. Louis L.. Samuels and Miss Minnie Krotoshiner, and Dr. Arthur J. Wolff and Miss Hattie Krotoshiner were married at the residence of the brides mother, No. 60 Capitol avenue, Hartford, yesterday after
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday, February IS, 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADV FIX EASEMENTS -TU-DA '. Ayers Cherry Pectoral-At Druggists. Decorative Art-N. w. Hine. Drives-S. Bretzfelder. February Century-The Century Company. Florida OrangeS-At Halls. French Tissue Paper--At Northrop's. New Arrival-J. H. Kearney. Philadelphia Chickens-L. 0. Pfaff & Son. Probate Notice-Estate of Cornelia H. Hall Result of The Failure-894 Chapel Street. Salvation Oil-At Druggists. Sheriffs Sale-Joseph H. Keefe. Tony Hart Carll's Opera House. Vacation EXcurson-W. Raymond Wanted -Horse-P. O. Box 796. O. Box 302 Wanted-Girl-Joseph Weibel. nted-Apprentice-Theo. Rapp. Wanted-Body Maker-Chauncey Thomas & Co. Wanted-Situation- Ashmun Street. Wanted -Situation-P. O. Box 1.169. Orchard Street. Wanted-Situatiou-20 Wallace Street
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
DeathOfCS

DeathOf Captain Abraham Tn ompson.
 Captain Abraham Thompson, formerly well known shipmaster, died yesterday at his residence, No. Brown street, this city. His age was 75. He was respected citizen.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Result of the Failure.

Yesterday at 3 p. m. the large wholesale es- tablishment, 694 Chapel street, reopened, when the great assignee sale of clothing, etc., began. By order everything is to be sold 30 per cent. below cost, as the entire stock must be sold within five days. We mention a few of the tremendous bargains they offer. A magnificent suit of mems clothes S3 65. guar anteed worth s14 or money refunded Elegant cloth pants 99c, guaranteed worth $4 or money returned. Fashionable hats 29c, warranted worth S1. 50 or money returned. Splendid underwear 19c, worth 60c. Extra large umbrellas 35c, worth $1.5O. Gossa- mers 49c, worth $1.75. Shirts 29c. Hosiery 4c, and over 30, 900 other bargains equally as cheap, 694 Chapel street near City market, New Haven. Remember, this great sale must close in five days.
 Drives Between 10 a. m. and P. rn ,.
 Come to day, tomorrow or Saturday.
 s. BRETZFELDER,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Schooner Heard From

The schooner Mary G. Collins, Captain Collins, which was reported yesterday as not having been heard from, sailed from Fall River for Norfolk, Va, the 10th, for a cargo of coal.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
6 ACITdSJlOuS.
AMERICAN THEATER.

The w. J. Mills combination, playing al the American this week, is composed oi about twenty frst-class variety artists. They are attracting big audiences nightly. "A Devil of Scrape" is the title of the funny afterpiece which winds up a rattling good show
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Died i'm WestviIle.

MT. Chester Warner, an old and esteemed resident of Westville, died at his residence on Pearl street near Gilbert yesterday, aged 79 years.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Drives Between 10 a. mn. and P. m. Come o-day, tomorrow or Saturday.
 $. BRETZFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Rag& Arriving.

About 1, 150 bales of Egyptian rags arrived yesterday at Belle dock on the Italian bark Terante from Alexandria, Egypt, for the Seymour Paper Go. She was 12s days on the Dassape
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Do not fail to visit Bolton & Neely's and inspect the bargains they are offering in remnants of silks, brocaded velvets, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Pure gold always has it's base imitation. It is so with Salvation Oil, which is worth it's weight in gold to all suffering from rheuma- tism, neuralgia or gout. It kills pain every time. See that you get the genuine. Price twenty-five cents bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Our remnsnt sale of silks, surah and rha- danes, in black and colors, and cold brocade silk velvets in lengths of 1 to 19 yards is drawing large crowds. There are yet many desirable lengths. These goods are display ed on our bargain table opposite Temple street entrance. An early call will certainly repay you.
 fe17 2t BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

A Pure and Reliable MeGicine-A compound fluid extract Of rootS leaves barks and berries is Burdocks Blood Bitters. Cure all disc ases of the blood f15d&w 1w
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
List of Letters

 Remaining in the New Haven postoffice, New Ha- ven county, State of Connecticut, Wednesday, Feb uary r, 1886:
 LADIES' LIST. A-Mrs Electa Anthony. B-Mrs. Susie M. Brooks C-Mrs. J. s. Cooley, care Clifford Cooley. Miss Annie Duffy. E-Alma H. English. F-Mrs Ellen Flaherty. H-Mrs Geo. H. Holden J-Mrs. Gusse Jackson. M-Sarah c. Miner. S-Mrs. Clara Sanborn, Miss Libbe Selmser
 GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Apr. c. D. Alton. Mir. Arthif RE. A. Bostwick, Thomas B. Bradley & Go. C-S. c. Carlton. Thos. R. Cavins, J. Clark, Gee S. Curtis. D-Edward P Davy, W. A. Doolitte. G-Frank Gannan Willard N. Gainsey, F. c. Glib ga bert W-J. A. Kellogg. ME H. Massecar, M D., Fred McDonald P-Joseph A. Peet, E. A. Puffer, Arthur Purell, Daniel Pyne | S-H. M. Stanley. wv P. Wells, W. H. whitman, M. D., Harry D. "B BENJkMIE R. ENGLISH. PostmasteF [Ask for ''adyertised letters" and mention date of sAcb'J
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

I had spells of neuralgia and suffered so that many times I have wished death would end my agony I employed doctors, but could get no benefit from them. Since talk ing Athlophoros have had only two spells in over year. Mrs. 0. N. Paige, Bolton vile, Vt.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Too MuehCredit.

The Union of last evening published a statement concerning "James Scott, who is in jail for robbing MT. Waddingham, 7" which it says was made by Captain Lawrence O'Brien yesterday morning. The captain says he never made any such statement, don't know Scott and furth ermore had not been out of his house from Saturday last up to the time the article appeared in the Union, having been on the sick list. Again the Union gives Captain O'Brien the credit of buying brass kettle from a thief who was before the City court yesterday morning, when the facts are that the kettle was sold to Captain Patrick O'Connor, the Orange street brass founder. Captain O'Brien thinks he is getting more credit than belongs to him for one day.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18


 That Mexico is most tempting field for the tourist goes without saying, and now that Messrs. Raymond 6 Whitconb have made travel through that country easy and delightful the traveller has much to attract him thither. The second and last tour is ad- vertised in another column. The party will leave Boston Thursday, March II, and be absent forty four days. Only three cars will be taken and as every passenger is entitled to double berth the number is necessarily limited. A SD cial train of Pullman hotel cars will be run throughout Mexico and many out-of -the-way cities and towns are ts be visited. The ticket includes not only frst-class travel, but all other travelling penses with meals and hotel accommoda- tions. The last California party will also leave Boston March H. Descriptive eircu- lars may be obtained of w. Raymond, 296 Washington street, opposite School street, Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Drives Between 10 a. m. and P. n. Come to-day, tomorrow or Saturday.
 s. BRETzFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
At Bolton & Neely,s.

Do not fail to visit Bolton & Neely's and inspect the bargains they are offering in remnants of silks brocaded velvets, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Drives Between 10 m. and 8 p. m. Come to-day, tomorrow or Saturday.
 $. BRETZFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Drives Between 10 a. mn. and P. In. Come to day, tomorrow or Saturday.
 5. BRETzFELDER, S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Ayers Cherry Pectoral is acknowledged the best preparation for cure of lung com plaints.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Entertain m enus.

Douglas Whites company, producing In the Ranks at the museum this week, still continues to draw large houses. In the curio hall the card manipulator and the electrical Iadv ara the attraetiOns
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
Theft of An OvercOat In a Church
 Chapel

The police have been looking Intellectually for thief who stole an overcoat belonging to Mr. Frank Turner, the sexton of Trinity church. Turner hung it in closet in Trin- ity church chapel the other night, and while attending to a sale of tickets some thief lurked in and made off with the coat-a heavy beaver coat with plush trimmings, which he had just purchased for $30. In one of the pockets was the evenings mail for Dr. Harwood, which was awaiting the pastors return. The thief offered just such coat at Lewis and the latter refused to re- ceive it, suspecting something wrong, and when the man who offered it had gone out sent boy along to shadow" him. The boy dogged the mans footsteps as far as the cor ner of Temple and George streets, when the man with the coat, observing that he was followed, dodged in somewhere and the boy lost track of the case.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Do not fail to visit Bolton & Neely's and inspect the bargains they are offering in remnants of silks, hrocaded velvets, etc.
 f17 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

A New Watch Manuta actOfy. Bridgeport is happy over the prospect that a watch manufactory will be started in that city soon.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18

Fancy Bunch Raisins 20c pound. Soda Crackers 7c pound. Milk Crackers 7c pound Egg or Cream Biscuit 1Sc pound. Improved Macy Crackers 7c Pound.
 (JOdhsh. Goldfish. Best Georger Cod 4c pound. Cheap Cod 2c pound. Smoked Halbut 12c pound Peeled Evaporated Peaches [fancy) 22c pound.
 Low Prices on Good Oranges. Large Valencia Oranges 1Sc dozen. Messina Oranges 10c dozen.
 N. B. N. B. We are determined to have the Peoples Store the leading house of New Haven.
 H. w.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
BROCADE SILK VELVETS.

In these departments this week will give you MOST STARTLING VALUES, and confident that a 0 n spection w repay
 IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS this semi Overhauling lines supp posed sol. out, odds ends, propose close out at great sacrifice original will invite attention just in Ladies', Cents Children's Merino Underwear Hosiery and Gloves, Ladies' Misses and Children's Muslin Underwear, Housekeeping Linens, Muslin Em- brOidered Robes, EmbrOideries.
 We again remind patrons Floor many attractions the first spe- cia after bargains, Carpets, Upholstery Goods, Crockery Glass; Tin, Iron Wooden Ware We you that a 0 these departments will more than recompense you trouble.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.

The National Division, Sons of Tenn
 Perance-Its Coming Annual COnven.
 tiOn In This City.
 Temperance people in this city are inter- ested over the coming grand co invention of the National division, Sons of Temper ance, which is to be held in New Haven and for which one of the largest halls is soon to be engaged. The National division is att tended by delegates from nearly every part of the United States, the British provinces and the Bahama Islands. Its last years convention was held in Mountain Lake Park Maryland. That of the year before was held in St. Johns, New Brunswick, the services being held in the House of Parliament. The last time the National division convention was held in New Haven was in 1865.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-18
THE MIKADO.

The Mikado by Stetson's D'Oyley Carte s English opera company will pay us a third visit next week, giving three representations, Monday matinee and night and Tuesday night. The sale of seats began yesterday and will continue daily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-21
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER u, 1886.

Dub, Jno Lyons & Co, L II Pritchard, LPut-
eel, Herman & X, NJ Y Henderson, I Bowden,
HOIST II Co, Peacock, ii X Co, L Z Bond, A
Susons.
Per steamship VIM Lawrence. from Baltl-
more-A Aveilhe, g w Allen. Ahrahams n
=, Bendheim Bros n Co, nj Boley & Son, M A
"arle, Butler, Byck n S, Bond, II Il II, )
- an, Brush Il l. " Co. A u Collins Co,
W NJ Cleveland, w Cherry Co. + + Dice.
:. Cubhedge, J A Douglass 4 Co. II Estiil
Epstein w. G Eckstein & Co, Ellis, II 4 Co,
Ehrlich Bro. NJ Ferst \ Co, A X Fawcett,
tretwell Il n. S Guckenheimer Son, Chas x
; Ry, NJ Gilbert n Co. George y G, Her
man. j Golden. A Il Hull, A Hanley, a =
Harmon, Holc0mbe, q \ Co, Heller. w h
Jeanette. l. Jones. Il J keifler. ii III KING,
W 5 King, Kennedy \ Nj. ID b Lester. j F
LaFar, Il II Levy 4 Bro. Jno Lyons Co, Jno
l.aWton, LippmRn Bros, Lindsay M, a
I.etuer Lowell 4 Son, Meinhard Bros GO,
NJ Mendel II Bro, II Myers 4 Bros, Power "
NJ, w Nell n Co, Meyer Il OBJ, S Nichols,
Palmer Bros, Peacock, II Il Co, Pearson 4 ;:
q Norton. q W Parish. $ Pearson, VIM
Reld, j Roseuheim Il Co, Southern l. x Co,
kemlon, 5 Silva II Solomon & Son, steamer
KATIE, A Schwarz, Smith Bros Co, .
Illden, w lyman, G Thompson, 4 Z
W W est j ID Thornton, J A Ii Umbaoh, 9 j
White. Thos West, j West & Co. Weed Il G,
T Williams, W ID NAPLES, st II Yonge,
Ga Fla 5 b Co.