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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-06-10
TAKE NOTICE !

Nearly all branches Of business
are at a standstill in consequence of
the great strike. Many manufac-
turing establishments have been
closed, and goods must necessarily
rise. Having recently purchased a
quantity of new goods at low price
| will sell for few days as follows:
Boys aud Mems summer caps from 25c to soc
Z" e straw hats from SO to soc
Ladies and Misses shoes from SOC to $500
NJ ems nice fine shoes for $500
Mems fine whole stock bocots for 1925
Good print from 4c to 70 per I'D
Best remnant print for sc
Good plug tobacco for Soc per pound
Fine cut 45c
Fish &c
Raisins, Currants, Rice, Sugar,
Pork and Flour, Cheaper than the
Cheapest.
Eggs and Butter wanted.
D. Drake & Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-06-10

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Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Probate Judges of The State.

At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Probate assembly held st Hartford on Wednesday officers were elected for the en- suing year as follows: President, M. H. Bancroft; first vice president, M. B. Boards ley of Bridgeport; second vice president, s. A. York of New Haven; secretary and treas urer, G. w. West.
 Judge Holbrook invited the as sembly to meet in Norwich at it's next summers meet ing. The invitation was accepted.
 A resolution favoring the formation of a probate association in each county of the State was tabled till the next meeting.
 Judge Walsh brought mp the matter of limiting the time in which to present claims against estates. He said he had introduced bill into the legislature providing that probate judges may exercise discretion in particular cases and allow but three months in which to file claims against estates in such instances He moved that member be delegated to appear before the Judiciary committee and favor the bill.
 Judge Glover explained the course of the matter last year, and Judge White thought that as the law was now not less than six nor more than eighteen months, to change to three months would work more or less hard ship at first surely, for it is now general knowledge that from six to eighteen months is the limit.
 Judge West thought the present law was a beneficial one. Our probate system is so simple that an ordinary estate can be settled up in six or seven months, and the State of Connecticut has the shortest time of any State in the Union.
 Judge Bancroft objected to disturbing the present state of things.
 The motion was defeated
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
A Gratifying Success.

The many friends of Harry Rowe Shelley, the organist, will be pleased to learn of his latest success. Last autumn the Musurgia society of New York city, who are to sing here this evening, invited all composers resi- dent in the United States to compete for two prizes, one of $100 for the first and one of $50 for the second best four part song for male voices, either with or without accompa- niment. The conditions were that the &C., cepted songs should become the property of the society and that they should be sung at the third subscription concert soon to be given. It was further required that each song should not occupy more than eight minutes in performance, and that all manu- script, accompanied by sealed envelope in- closing the name of the composer, be sent to the chairman of the committee of award be- fore December 1, 1885. MT. Shelley was one of the many competitors and few days ago received word from the secretary of the Mu- surgias that the first prize had been awarded to him. It will be remembered that last win ter Mir. Shelley received both prizes offered by the Apollo club of Chicago for similar compositions.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Store Closed To-Day to Mark Good
 0nan To.nHorrosx af a lh,Clock.

Store Closed To-Day to Mark Goods
 Open To-MOrrow at 9 O'Clock. We have purchased from MT. Milius Frank of the following:
 Brown and bleached sheetings.
 Prints, dress goods.
 Gents furnishing goods.
 Laundried and unlaundried shirts.
 Merino underwear
 Hosiery.
 Linen collars and handkerchiefs.
 These goods were bought at 20 cents on a dollar. In order to assure g speedy sale Ca great many of the goods, such as laundried shirts, being out of our line) we have con cluded to sell them about per cent. above cost. This is without doubt the greatest sale ever attempted in New Haven. Our store is pretty well stocMd up without this, but one thing is certain, that this is the cheapest and best lot of merchandise that we have ever purchased. This will be Q rare treat for customers and they should avail themselves of it.
 Here you will find the best sheeting at 615 cents Gents paper collars 5c box Gents calico shirts 34c. We are no judge of these goods, but each one of these shirts are mark ed to sell at S5c. Boys calico shirts 25c marked 75c. Gents laundried shirts at 40c MT. Frank informs us that he had sold them at one dollar. Silks, satins and dress goods way down. Silk gdipure laces at 121sc. Coats spool cotton 4c. Gents undershirtB at 15c. Handkerchiefs at 1c. Best pins 2c paper We are not going, neither do we intend to make money on this stock. Linen collars 4c apiece. Things must move lively. This sale will commence on Saturday morning at o'clock. s. BRETzFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
FAIR HAVEN.
A Big Party oM AtWater Street-Acei- dent to an Oyster Steamer-A Break DOWn-Other Matters of Enlerest

A Big Party oM AtWater Street-Acei- dent to an Oyster Steamer-A Break DOHn-Other Matters of Interest. There great party at Elford Bradley 8 last evening. Before o'clock MT. Bradley 8 handsome residence 46 Atwater street, was filled with people who had assembled by in vitation to enjoy merry evening. About sixty couples werer present. An orchestra was on hand to help make the hours pass merrily away. Frank Hadley prompted. An elaborate spread was partaken of about il o'clock. Si Beach catered. The steamer w. H. Lockwood, owned by H. c. Rowe, came very near sinking yes- terday as she lay at her dock below the bridge. She was struck in the bow by the ice above her copper sheathing. The water rushed in rapidly, but the cargo was removed or carried aft so quickly that she rose in the water high enough to keep the water out. Had the accident occurred in the harbor the steamer must necessarily have sunk.
 The Bradley Brothers yesterday killed an other pair of mammoth North Branford steers. The cattle weighed HOO pounds alive,
 Mrs. Mack, wife of Policeman Mack, who has been quite ill lately, is getting better rapidly.
 Charles Mallory broke through the ice yes terday while working on Hemingway's pond.
 A. F. Forbes still continues to gain slow 1y.
 Captain Fred Brown has been reftting his new steamer, the Spark. Sanford, the ma ehinist, is doing the work. New machinery and boilers have been put in.
 Burt Bradley's team broke down at Gainesville bridge yesterday by tine wheel coming off.
 Napoleon Campana, of Bridgeport, better known as "Old Sport" has been visiting Willis Bunnell, Fair Haven's champion pedes- trian for the past two days. Campana, who had heard of Uncle Willis fame as walker, came up here to get acquainted with him and he sshas been we'll entertained by MT: Bunnell, who introduced him to all the sporting men of the place. A match between them is talked of
 The reception to the congregation of the Second church by Rev. and Mrs. Blakeslee was largely attended.
 Selectman I. E. Brown and wife, who are spending the winter in Florida, will prob ably not arrive home before May 1st.
 Bret Harte's works will be discussed and reviewed at the next meeting of the Salma- gundi club, which meets at Miss Ella Dud- ley's pext Monday night.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
A Brilliant Wedding,

Several hundred friends witnessed the wedding of Harvey s. Munson and Miss Grace L., daughter of William B. Catlin, at the Davenport church yesterday afternoon, and at which the Rev. MT Meserve oficiat- ed Promptly at o'clock Davenport church was filled with the sweet notes of ''Traeum- erei Wedding March," produced by Prof. George Robinson. Preceded by the four ushers, Messrs. Arthur J. Wells of Hartford, w. H. Thomas. Wallace H. Bradley and Rob- ert Christie of this city, the bridal couple approached the altar, where Rev. MT. Me serve stood under bower of palms, entrance to which was gained through the bridal arch under which the couple stood during the marriage ceremony. The groom presented his bride with a ring. During the service Professor Robinson played the ''Midsummer Nights Dream" There were no bridesmaids and no best man, but the ushers stood on either side of the bridal couple On the front of the pulpit ap- pea1ed a beautiful monogram M.-C., in white pinks upon a background of red camelias. The bride was attired in ele- gant travelling costume of heavy waled steel gray corduroy, with hat and gloves to match, and wore corsage bouquet of La France roses. The groom and ushers wore the regulation afternoon dress. Mr. and Mrs. Munson departed immediately upon their bridal tour of about two weeks in the South and West which will include visit to Washington. Upon their return they will reside on the corner of Orange and Grove streets. "At home cards" have been issued. MT. Munson entertained his ushers at ban quet last Saturday night.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
A Mikado Tea.

Mrs. Julian H. Sterling, of Bridgeport, gave very successful "Mikado Tea" on Wednesday afternoon. The Farmer says: Mrs. Sterling was graciously assisted in vel coming her guests by Mrs. Sydney Bishop, Mrs. George F. Lewis, Mrs. John M. Flaw ley, Mrs. Daniel Davenport and Mrs. Will liam W. Harral. The Mikado tea room was presided over by F'Three Little Maids" and Katisha, each attired in charact CT. Their assumption of "Mikado" roles greatly pleased the guests. Yum Yum, Pitt Sing, Peep Bo and Katisha were represented by Miss Minnie Lockwood, Miss Jennie Sanford, Miss Lizzie Sterling and Miss Jessie Cogs- well. The tea room was simply Japanese bower, completely filled and decorated with Japanese screens, banners, fans, draperies, lanterns and flowers. The supper was Japa- nese, and so was the service. Each lady re- ceived Japanese souvenir, and it was all very charming. Prof. Beyer's complete or chestra, hidden behind screens and orchids, discoursed the music of the E'Mikado," and at o'clock all had dispersed. Hanford & Nichols, the caterers, fur nished the Yiands for the repast
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Court Notes.

Probate Judge Mitchell, of Milford, was too ill yesterday to come to this city and hear the H. P. Hubbard case, which was to come up yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Trustee Julius Tyler filed bond of $25, 900 with Town Agent Reynolds and Frank s. Andrew as securities. There being no ob- jection to the sureties from any of the in terested gentlemen present the bond was approved Lucius B. Hinman and Cornelius s. Morehouse, of Futile, Warehouse & Tay- Tor, were appointed appraisers. The hearing was then adjourned to next Thursday after noon.
 This morning at 10 o'clock the grievance committee of the New Haven county bar will begin their inquiry into the charges of unprofessional conduct that have been made against Lawyer s. w. F. Andrews.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Personal


 Mir. Charles Buchholz, the champion club swinger of the State, is quite i'll.
 Rev. c. R. Palmer, of Bridgeport, has been called to Newark by the illness of his father. Landlord Whiting of the Sterling House, Bridgeport, has guest at his hotel weighing ten pounds. It's girl.
 Miss Kellogg, daughter of General Kellogg of Waterbury, left this city yesterday for a visit in Washington, D. c.
 Miss Lulu, daughter of the late Captain Elisha Bidwell of Middletown, fell on the ice Tuesday and fractured her leg.
 William T. Bruce of Middletown, who has been sick for some time past with con- sumption, died Tuesday afternoon.
 Conductor. Benedict of the Naugatuck rail- road is sick at his home in Winsted and his train is in charge of Conductor Dickerman of the Watertown branch.
 MT. Simon Friedberger, of Bridgeport, is engaged in the patience-wreeking task of col lecting 100, 900 cancelled foreign postage stamps for a charitable purpose.
 Leman Smith of Milford, who was strick- en with paralysis in this city Tuesday, was lying very low at the house of his son, H. E. Smith, on George street yesterday.
 Deacon James Smith was stricken down in the porch of the Congregational church at Northfeld, Sunday morning CD, by an apo p1ectic shock, and died in half an hour.
 Mrs. Hine of Torrington widow of the late Philander Hine, died Wednesday morning at the insane asylum at Middletown, where she was taken few months ago for treatment.
 Key MT. Merwin, of Trumbull, has been twenty-two years pastor in that place. His wife was recently presented with $75 by his people as a slight testimonial of their loving regard
 Daniel Catlin, of Harwinton, died at his residence last Tuesday. His body was taken to the residence of his son, George w. Cat lin, on Saturday where the funeral services were held, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren being present. He was the second oldest man in the town, being 93 years old
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
DRIVER WARD D1soaARGED.
A Scandal Not Wanted Among tn
 NIemkara Of Ghe Roliea Earee.

A Scandal Not Wanted Among the
 Members Of the Police Force.
 The Board of Police Commissioners held secret meeting last evening to consider the charges of seduction made against Driver Thomas Ward by Miss Maggie Farrell, the seventeen year old daughter of Mrs. Farrell of No. 8 Hallock street. The ely witnesses
 to appear against Ward were Miss Farrell
 and her mother, while in his favor were Pat
 rick Doherty Thomas Hackett, Mrs. Ward
 and her twelve year old son. After hearing
 the witnesses separately and privately the
 members of the Board considered the matter
 for half an hour and then passed the follow
 ing vote: "That Driver Ward be requested
 to hand in his resignation, to take effect on
 February 2S." The chief was instructed to inform Ward of this fact, which he did, the
 latter taking the news of his discharge in a very cool manner, but continuing to deny the charge.
 Ward, who has been driver of the patrol wagon for about year and six months, IS a man about forty years of age and has wife and several children whom he has always treated in a kindly manner, making, his wife says, an excellent husband and father. Ward some time ago arrested some fouRns Wno i've near nm on dallock stFeeb, and he thinks this charge was brought
 against him out of spite. Tho girl, who lives in the next house to the one occupied by Ward, claims that he induced her into the
 house in the absence of his family and then ssduced her.
 As near as could be learned the vote for his discharge was not unanimous one, as Commissioner Shannon said the only unani- nous vote taken was the one to adjourn. Commissioner Johnson said: "We did not find him guilty prove him innocent, but we didn't want a scandal among the members of the police force, and voted his dis charge"
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
All the Rage.

The young ladies of the Second Universal ist parish hold the second of their series of chocolate parties at the home of Mrs. Water house, 40 Park Place, this Friday evening. Supper will be served by ladies in costu me, from to 8, followed by an interesting pro gramme consisting of vocal and instrumental music, reading, recitations and selections by the Elm City quartette, who are we'll known for their ability to render good music. Ad- mission is free, but small sum will be charged for supper. The cause being a worthy one it deserves liberal patronage.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
OBITUARY.

Death Of Samuel k. WerWin-An old
 and Esteemed Citizen.
 MT Samuel E. Merwin died at his residence No. 240 Orange street, next door to the resi- denoe of his son, General s. E. Merwin, last evening at 8:30, of paralysis. He had the first paralytic shock about six years ago and had been retired from active participation in business for eight or ten years. He was 6 native of Brookfeld, Conn, and was 78 years and Il months. old. He was for years 8 farm CT in Brookfeld and removed to this city in 1847. He was engaged with his son, General Merwin, ia the grocery and meat market busi- ness for some years, their location being in the venerable stone building on State street which is well remembered by old residents and which stood where Merwin's block stands now, The firm gradually extended their business into provision dealing and pork packing ard finally concentrated their energies wholly in the latter business, which grew and prospered until it attained large dimensions and the firm be- cane one of the leading mercantile houses of this city. The firm erected about 1869 the present Merwin's block on State street. For years past the firm has consisted of General
 1eEWlIl, EGu0ElCk O 4llA HtaA f&. A. DccI5, the senior having retired on account of in creasing years and infirmities. Deceased was man of vigorous frame and sterling in tegrity and character, and a citizen highly esteemed. He was quiet in his tastes and loved his home and his family, and was an order loving, systematic man in business, energetic and thrifty. De- ceased built the house in which he died and where he had resided for twenty-five or thir- ty years past He had been a member of the Church of the Redeemer since that church was built, snd for years previous was a member of it's predecessor, the old Chapel street church. He leaves a wife, the wife of his youth Her health is very feeble. He leaves two children, General Merwin, one of our well known leading citizens, who was formerly brigade commander in the Con necticut militia and adjutaat general of the State when Marshall Jewell was Governor, and one daughter, the wife of Mir. L. B. Osborn, assistant treasurer of Yale college. The deceased was one of our best known old citizens. and leaves worthy and unblenished record.
 A Missouri paper says that girl in that State dislocated her shoulder by kicking at a cat She must have struck all of it's nine lives at once. Many people think they have numerous lives and let coughs and colds take their course rather than take Dr. Bulls
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
To Squeeze Out Of.

The Memphis Avalanche, speaking of Eli Whitney, the inventor of cotton gin, says: "It is probable that there are not five hun dred people in Tennessee who know that Eli Whitney once had contract with Tennessee which employed great deal of legislative inquiry and ingenuity on the part of legisla- tors to squirm out of"
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Nexu XnrE Rhusiciana

Many of the leading physicians of New York are discussing the propriety of admitting the Moxi- Nerve Food Into their regular practice, 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 Bright's disease in the first stages and it is well known that these originate from depleted force. n26 2tawaw Store closed to-day to mark goods. Come tomorrow for bargains.
 s. BRETzFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
MA RIM E.

Vessels Waiting in the HarbOr for Fla.
 vorab1e Weather.
 Several vessels are anchored in the lower harbor waiting for favorable winds. Among them are the schooners Rebecca M., Smith bound to Saybrook, Conn.,; Senator Grimes Warr, bound to Calais, Me-; Lady Ellen Clark, bound to New York from Calais, Me
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Real Estate Sales.

Following were the sales of real estate for the week ending February G.
 Estate M. Warner to Thos F. Lowe, fl feet south side of Grand street.
 s. R. & c. C. Blatcnley to Michael Ward. 30 feet west side of Haven street.
 Thomas F Lowe to John Love- fl feet south side Grand street.
 wv Hotchkiss to Lawyer Henry G. Newton, 20 feet south side Webster street.
 Heirs of Russell Hotchkiss to Mary E. Lyman ct al. D feet west side Meadow street
 P. B. Foster to Charles E. Thompson of Platt & Thompson, 56 feet east side Orange street.
 Insolvent estate of c. $. Bartram to Ellen A Bar tram, 40 feet east side Dow street.
 Morgan t& Humiston to the Morgan & Humiston O.. 25 feet south side of Cherry Ann street. Capt. James H. Wilkins to W. H. Larder, 56 feet south side Henry street.
 w. A Nettleton ct al. to Alice E. Sperry, 40 feet south side Exchange street.
 SIR & c C. Blrtchley to Johanna SarsfieId, 50 feet east side Farren avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
WEATHER RRCORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE or THE CnIEF SIaSAL SERVICE, ! wAsHIEoToN, D. O., Feb. 12, iss6 a. m ) For New England, cloudy weather and local rains, slightly warmer in the north portion, sta tionary temperature in southern portions, winds generally easterly, falling barometer For the Middle States cloudy weather local rains easterly shifting to southerly winds followed by falling temperature and barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Childrenss Day.

Cn1lOfen'S pay
 "A word to the wise is sufficient" Next Saturday and Monday we shall give away free to all purchasers of half pound of tea and one pound of coffee a very handsome decorated school satchel. Be sure and send in the boys and girls and secure one; besides get the best tea and coffee in the city for he price. We have several other Special pres. ents" for those days to select from. All goods guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded.
 CENTENNIAL AM. TEA Co.,,
 365 State street. N"Speciar' checks given on those days equal in value to two.
 fe8mtfsat.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12

This morning we place on our bargain table, opposite Temple street entrance, large lot of remnants of black and colored silks, brocade silks, surahs, rhadamas and brocade silk velvets, ranging in length from 1 to 9 yards. These goods have been marked much below original cost. Greater bargains we have never offered, and we are confident that at the marked prices the goods cannot last long. An early call will repay you. BOLTON & NEELY. fe12 If
 Store closed to-day to mark down goods. Come tomorrow early for bargains.
 5. BRETZFELDER,
 S82 Chapel street,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
City Court - Criminal Side Judge
 Demfng.

Arthur Walls, theft, sent to Reform school; Mary Drews, lascivious carriage, $7 and costs; John Borgeots, lascivious carriage. $7 and costs; James Lynch, keeping house of ill., fame, $25 and 60 days in jail: Catherine Mullen, theft, 30 days in jail; Henry Ellers, breaking windows, nolled; Edward A. Bar ker, embezzlement, 30 days in jail.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12
Rr,deeport,. Ease Ral Team.

Bridgeport still has hopes that base ball club will be organized there for next season, but the Farmer says the prospect does not look encouraging, as, although $2, 200 has been subscribed, the remainder of the subscription needed hangs fire
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12

An Exhibition Decided Upon.
 My annual exhibition of paintings by emi- nent American artists will open late in the current month. To prepare for it I must largely reduce my stock and clear my gallery by 23d inst. therefore offer all my framed pictures, cabinets, easels, pedestals and bric a-brac at greatly reduced prices. The nature of the case does not admit of Horizontal re- duction," but in all cases the reduction will be liberal enough to satisfy the reasonable demands of the most ultra tariff reformers. The sale is for prompt cash. Early attention is invited EvARTs CUTLER.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-12

Your medicine-A Athlophoros-arriv all right and I find it all you plaim fop it as cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. I am now able to get around very comfortably and would like you to send me another bottle. P. Ferguson, Buffalo, N. Y.