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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06

ShcphCsdsv' he, ia moth, Vernon, IS we'll
IS Ovid chd .Cin 90.
Tho Gdy was sH.ut IN receiving and wei
Cou.iAg yi.i,ors. J. go banquet in the eve
ming was prepared by the woman re.lef
corps of Ovid and ser,ed mt the q. A. II.
hail. The eN prisoners were Toasted in a
very different manner than they were p
years ago.
After the banquet an address of welcome
was delivered by j. +. Borough, the presi-
dent of the village. He was followed by
Rev. ]. II. A. Nightmau OF Albion, who eX
pressed his admiration for those that went
to the front. Then camo speeches by w.
III. Bcaslcy Of H. AGA and j. l.. Richards Ct
Pennington. MI Richards killed time in
six different prisons-Atlanta, Richmond,
Belle Island. Andersonville, Savannah and
Millen. He served one year and seven
days. He was parolcd "a years ago Nov
%
Chaplain Preston of Lyons had a large
chart of Andersonvillc which he explained,
showing Providence spring and all other
points.
Comrade Bennett of big Rapids was the
king bee of the party. His we ght at pres
ent is 335 pounds He experienced some
difficulty in getting ON the stage but kept
everyone smiling while there. lie said he
weighed 1870 pounds when captured ana
after three months prison fare had fallen
Off 10 ll5 poJndS He thought he must
nave NIpOu az aDoub lOO NHcu nc cScdpcu
and he was the largest ono in the crowd at
that.
Mrs Helen Cross of Ovid told how her
father and brother enlisted, leav ng fam
lily of girls TO run tho IA m, and how they
drew lumber TO build barn, did the plow-
ing with oxen and how when the brother
returned, the father being killed, he had 10
break the oxen over again.
At intervals during the evening the Glee
club favored the comp ny with stirring
songs. 1t was one Of the most enjoyable
reunions in the history of ovid.
The annual meeting will be held at Big
Rapids time not yet decided.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
Michigan Monuments at Gettysburg.

IAANhASN WI 4hbiidAt' liAo aSb pNNAl obui =
Col. George G.. Briggs, chairman Of the
Michigan Gettysburg monument commits
sion, says he is very well pleased with the
work of the monument contractors that has
already been placed in position upon the
field. With the various battle avenues
that are being laid our through the now
national park, the vast number of monu-
ments erected by the states, and the i'm
proyemen,s Of the landscape gardener, Col.
Briggs says Gettysburg is fast becoming
one Of the most attractive of the national
and historical resorts
The changing of the stakes originally set
for the Michigan cavalry brigade monu-
mcut, owing to the laying out of an avenue,
has not affected the location of the brigade
during the conflict, while il has given the
monument much more prominent position
and brought 1t nearer TO n public driveway.
The commission has decided to erect a
Michigan monument for its sharp shooters,
the plan OF union monument By the eight
states represented by sharp shooters in the
action having been abandoned. Plans for
this monument are now being received by
the commission.
Col. Briggs thinks the governor will APP
point, at an early day, "a committee of cit
zens TO make arrangements for the dediCa-
ton of the Michigan monuments, and that
the committee will have largely in its charge
the naming of the date, program, matter OF
transportation, etc, etc. The date would
probably be agreeable 10 large number of
citizens if fixed not far from June next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
SCARLET FEVER.

Inexcusab1e Ignorance CT Care1essness
 At Greenville recently a family in which there was scarlet fever insisted on sending one of the children to school. The teacher, knowing the facts, expelled the pupil for the protection of the other scholars. Then it was alleged that the family physician had assured the family that he applied an ointment to the body of the sick child which destroyed all contagion and obviated all danger from that source, and with that version of the case the child was again sent to school The. principal refused it admis- sion, and sought the advice of two we'll known doctors concerning the efficacy of such an ointment, and by both he was ass sured that they had no knowledge of such an ointment, and knew of no way by which the spread of the disease could be stopped, excepting by the strictest observance of sanitary rules. At this the Board of Health interfered, aud knowing of this and other cases of scarlet fever, has issued an order for the exclusion from the schools of all children coming from families in which there is scarlet fever until six weeks have elapsed from the commencement of the dis ease, and until the premises have been disinfected. They also publish caution against intercourse with families in which the disease exist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09

Deputy Sheriff Sweeney of Naugaatuck was in this city to-day looking for horse that had been stolen from V. H. McEwen Ut Naugatuck last night.
 Lily Clay's collosal gaiety company, com posed of 37 people, left on the S:26 train this morning for New London, where the company play this evening
 The fourth annual sociable of Second Division, A o. H., will take place at the Armory tomorrow evening" An exhibl- ton drill will be feature of the evening. The employees of the Novelty Manufac- turing Go have added S62.25, those of l White 6c Wells S15.75, those of Isidore Chase S14, and the Hebrew Sunday school S10.25 to the Waterbury Hospital Fund
 The meeting of the Chatfeld Guard Vet ern Association was adjourned last evening for one week. There was important busl l ness to- be transacted, but the attendance was not as large as was expected and the matter went over for one week.
 R. J. Patrick of Birmingham and Mis- Emma T. Dyson of this city were married by the Rev MT Micou at the residence O. the brides mother, 162 North Main street this afternoon. MT and Mrs Patrick lief for Washington, D. O., on the 2:42 trail this afternoon, and on their return vii ! make Birmingham their home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
SENT KISSES BY MAIL.
An Affectionatc Letter That Closed witt
 Endearing Postscript.

an Endearing Postscript.
 At the District Court to-day the jury was paying close attention to the breach of promise case brought by Miss Maggie Hickey against Wilson Clark, to recover $2, 300 for a broken heart. The greater part of the morning was taken up in ex- smining MT Clark, who claims that Miss Hickey broke the engagement. On cross examination he said in answer to Attorney Websters question, "Why did you both disagree ?'' she scolded me because I staid out late nights.
 "Why did you write to her when she was in Ireland that you hoped to get hold of her and hug and kiss her ?" asked MT Webster.
 Because she wanted me to do so'' was the reply. ~
 Attorney O'Neil then asked thatthe letter No 12, written by Clark to Miss Hickey be read, to which the defense objected, but over ruled the objection and MT O'Nel read it aloud It was dated South Pennington, November 30, 1885, and alluded to Miss Hickey as his dear Maggie and asks her if she did any nursing now. In 1t he com plains that his pulse is very regular but thinks his heart is in the same place. The letter continued: 1T am going to have my picture taken and I will send you one; don't visit me for you may some time see the original and then there will be a kissing match, and I will close by writing you; good night, and sending you kiss;" He concludes the letter by writing a postscript in saying ''Please write soon Maggie darling. am sleeping alone this winter and you know the nights are very cold"
 The arguments were made this afternoon and the case will probably be given to the jury late to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
THE DEAD PATRIOT.
General Feeling of Regret at the
 Death of Editor NIeany.

General Feeling of Regret at the
 Death of Editor Meany.
 The late Stephen J. Meany probably did not know personally fifty people in this city, but he was largely known through his masterly editorials in the EVENING DEMOCRAT, and the expression of regret was general to-day. The editor and patriot died among strangers but he had a host of friends whom he did not know prised to learn his history as published in the local and New York Press. They were not aware that so prominent an individual had lived and died in their midst.
 ODonovan Rossa to a New York Sun reporter: 1T had been hauled up to hear the Governor of the prison pronounce judgment for some violation of prison dis cipline Alongside me was Meany, whom | then did not know. I was sent off for close confinement for twenty-one days on bread and water did not know what punishment Meany got, but it was no light one.'
 ''Mr Meany had host of friends in this city, and the news of his death yesterday caused profound feeling of sorrow among them The New York Press Club, of which he was a member, will meet to-day and take suitable action, The injury from which he died befell him after making an address at Land League meeting in Ford ham two years ago, where he fell from the steps of a carriage and injured his leg. It was believed to have been cured, but re- gently it began to trouble him again. Old | age and increased feebleness added to the seriol character of his ailment and hast ened the end.-New York World.
 No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, but it is probable that it will take place Sunday. The remains were removed this morning to the rooms of the Young Mems Catholic Literary Society. Nothing has as yet been heard from his New York friends. and preparations are being made by his friends in this city fol the funeral A meeting will be held in the Rink at o'clock tomorrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

Tom Burns and Bob Petit, the Connec- ticut members of the Chicago baseball club, have been ordered to report at Chi cago March 1. The team will spend month at the Hot Springs.
 Frank G. Miller has sold his well known horse Graylock to Waterbury parties. The purchaser has secured bit of horse flesh good enough to swear by, and pretty diff cult to drive by, as some of the Waterbur- ians are likely to find out before the driv- ing season is half d.-Bridgeport News.
 The Meridens were downed at Hartford last night by the score of 7 to 2, The game was a spirited one throughout, al though after the first half the home team had things all it's own way. Cunningham played first rush for Meriden and played strong game Hannaford played mean game, repeatedly tripping and making fouls.
 The Waterb'lrys won another game at Bridgeport last night by the score of 2 to 1. The Bridgeports played Parsons and Null Smith as rushers; Beeson, center; Kirke, half back, and John Smith, goal. Waterbury matched against them Menard and Williams, rushers; Shea, center; Con- way, half-back; Babbitt, goal. The game was made tedious by Null Smith getting winded every five minutes, delaying the game repeatedly. Parsons was taken sick during the latter half of the game and gave way to Rogers. Conway and Menard played best for Waterbury and John Smith did good work for the Bridgeports Goals were made as follows: Bridgeport, by Parsons, 15:O4; Waterbury. by Menard, 4:57; Waterbury, by Williams, 1O:53: fouls, Bridgeport, 1; s ops in goal, John Smith, l g. Babbitt, 9; referee, Donnelly; time keep CT, E. B. Goodsell.
 | Old Sport did 70 4 miles the first twen- ty-four hours in the walking match, and is now hunting for the baskets he peddles oranges in. He returns to private life with undiminished faith in his wonderful abilities as pedestrian. Bridgeport | News
 The New England Polo League at their meeting in Springfield Tuesday, voted to continue the two branches of the associa- tion-the Connecticut and eastern Massa- chusetts-through this year, but to unite the divisions next year with eight clubs and possibly Springfield and Worcester will be admitted It was voted to have g series of IS games between clubs from Bos. ton, Lynn, Salem, Hartford, Meriden and New Haven for the championship of New England, the first game to be between the Hartfords and Lynns at Lynn, February 16. They should not overlook the Water burys in the grand scramble for that championship.
 Says an enthusiastic Meriden polo core spondent: Cunninghams stock, is way above par, and several photographers are fighting for chance to get sitting SC general is the demand for the good looking rusher'S picture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
THEIR TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
The Monitor Boys Celebrate With Ban
 auet at the Cooley House.

The Monitor Boys Celebrate With Ban
 quet at the Cooley House.
 Foreman Joseph A. Pebbles of Monitor Hose Company, No 3. sat at the head of long table at the Cooley House for three hours last night. On his right were Fire Commissioner Connolly and Chief Engin- ger Snagg, and on his left Mayor Henry l. Boughton, and City Clerk E. G. Kilduff Before him on either side were a large party of Monitor Hose Company boys, seated at the table to join in banquet to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the organization of the Hose company No 3. It has been the custom to celebrate it's anniversary every five years and in pursuance of that custom a party of 50 assembled around the festive board Landlord Cooley laid an excellent l menu before the company and after 1t had I been discussed Foreman Pebbles introduced with becoming dignity ex-Foreman George | F. Roberts who responded to the toast :sThe Day We Celebrate" Chief Snagg talked about s'The Waterbury Fire Da- partment, and Mayor Boughton discussed s'Our City" Homer D. Bronson responded to the toast sEx-members," and E. c. Lewis delighted the company with g discourse upon .'Honary Members" !" while J. H. Morrow talked about "The Press. , l Speeches were also made by Commissions | Connolly, City Clerk Kilduff, James M Birrel, an ex-foreman, w. w. Manville foreman in 1887, and Charles B. Vail, ar l aymam her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09

He Speaks at the Meeting of Welcome tt
 the Excursionists.

He SpcakS aC CHc heeIlHss Ot w clcOme 70
 the Excursionists.
 At the reception by the Chattanooga tTenn) Chamber of Commerce to the New England excursionists Judge Cowell spoke IS follows: s'Mr Chairman and Gentle men of Nashville You have the wrong speech, said MT Sperry. We'll, it is hardly any wonder. I recollect when was in col lege that some of my friends wanted me to come South to recuperate my health was told that you had the greatest com try the finest climate, the handsomest women and the best peach brandy in the world. When we left New England on Sat urday night the snow was from two to six feet deep. When I look upon your rich valleys and your mountains full f minerals, it seems to me that you have the geographical situation here for a won- le. fu1 oity Any financial policy that is good for New England will be good for Chattanooga. I would be charged with making spread-eagle speech if I were to picture your future. I bid you God speed. I come from a little village of 30.OOO people, located on little stream that has been made prosperous by protective tpsi1A am glad tUb with yurhn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
LUCKY COLORED BROTHER.
He Seems to Have Had Sympathy Rather
 Than the Deacon.

He Seems to Have Had sympathy lsathef
 Than the Deacon.
 The New London Telegraph Says; "Deacon Isaac Denison of Mystic had bill of s4 50 about four months ago against colored man for groceries, which he could not collect, so he seized the mans horse as security, with time limit of four month in which the colored neighbor could pay up or have the animal auctioned to pay the debt. The limit expired Tuesday and the horse was trotted out to be sold to the highest bidder There was an immense crowd assembled when the bids were opened The sympathy of the people seemed to be with the colored delinquent, and the bidding was lively, raising one cent at a time. It kept right on until ii reached s2.1 Il, and at this sum the horse was knocked down to Boswell Brown. Then the crowd clipped in enough to pay for the horse and to buy bag of meal, and they turned the horse and meal over to the colored man as a gift, and he now wears a smile clear around to the back ot his neck"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09

Stop at the Waverly House for meal or an oyster stew. Open until 9 a. m
 English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prnnes for S1. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Potatoes at w. N. Ladd's.
 Special discounts on all goods sold be- fore inventory, February l. ?. Q. Callen der & Go, dealers in diamonds, watches, iewelry silverware, 1 and 3 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn.
 If you want Q good steak, broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's 116 Bank street..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
manager Jacques Offers Some Fine At
 fractions This and Next Week.

manager Jacques Offers Some Fine At
 fractions This and Next Week.
 The Legendary Rhine," the second stereopticon lecture in Prof Forbes course on European travel last evening proved even more interesting than those previous " gwen. The course will be closed nexi Wednesday with s'Paris on the Alps"
 Writing of that famous drama, ''The Gladiator, ,"'the New York Press says that when Mccullough failed admirers of his sturdy noble work sighed sadly, saying there is none to succeed him." But tn. man IS always equal to the occasion. Sud denly, while it was yet a regret that this or that one of the actors before the public was unsuited to these noble types of heroic character, Robert Downing. young and handsome actor who is star | ring under the management of Joseph H. Mack, springs into prominence, with the physique of gladiator and the soul of an artist. He is peculiarly constituted hand some, strong. lusty, muscular. He pos sesses a voice that might have served for Stentor's i'll the days of old; has in the the milder moods of character a musical sweetness. rich, melodious, vibrant, that l delights the nearer. His face Is firm posi- tive, resolute in cast, and yet it is strik- ingly handsome and obedient to the ex- pression of every varying emotion. In in tellectual power MT Downing IS the most promising of the young actors; for the fine intelligence that marks his work is tenn pered and qualified by the modesty of a sound judgment. Manly in whatever he does-earnest, sincere, conscientious-al- ways seeming to think the character great CT than himself, MT Downing is one of the few actors made to rise. Mir Downing ap- pears at the Opera House Saturday even ing
 The appearance at the Opera House Mon day night of the accomplished actress, Modjeska, will be the theatrical event of the season, putting in the shade Mrs James Brown-Potter's performance or any other thus far given here. The play will be Shakespeare's comedy ''As You Like It. , in which she will appear as Rosalind.
 The concert by Trinity College Glee and Banjo Clubs this evening promises to draw judging from the advanced sale. The pro- gramme comprises 15 numbers and includes many new selections.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
TRINITY,S SUPPER.
A Charming Scene and Brilliant Affair
 at the Armory.

at the ArmOry.
 With an abundance of bunting distributed bout by the hand of the decorator, white lin e1 covered tables adorned with bouquets and loaded with edibles, booths, where flowers, confectionery and fancy articles could be purchased, dotting the floor, the Armory presented beautiful scene last evening on the occasion of the annual supper of Trinity Church. There was a large party in attendance. Eight tables were ample to accommodate the company, and the patrons were well taken care of. The menu consisted of turkey, chicken, beef, sparerib, ham, tongue, oysters raw and escalloped. baked beans, chicken salad, md chicken pie, well filled out with relishes and an abundance of dissert. The affair was a grand success and reflects credit on. the management. The receipts amounted to S775.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
Harrington's Cigars
THEY STILL SMOKE TAEM.,


 .do not want the public to think that I try to elevate myself by abusing others for I hope to certain person who has been lucky enough to find man with money to put in the cigar bus- ness, against nothing. to speak of except work of the country for making cigars that wonld ns t smoke, and also whom took pity on after writ letters yet and will publish them if needed. gave work and let him have twenty dollars t ing and getting into debt, has been paying m for gratitude eyer since IT. resigned my posit ruage towards me, thinking to elevate hin1sel will only say less people may take some notice of him. Hoping my talkative friend will stop bor- i lg the public, Iemain
 GEORGE E. HARRINGTON, 10 GRAND STREET, Waterbury. Ct N B-As for the challenge for making cigars for any amount wish to state that do not W ant will not smoke. He has even made some since he has been in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate

U Court, Estate of Anastasia Kelly, deceased.
 Hon. Chas. w Gillette Judge.
 Kieron Kelly, administrator of said estate, re- spectfuy shows that since he filed his application for order of the sale of the real estate belong ing to the said estate which was granted on the 3Oth of January, 1ooo, circumstances have arisen that make it unexpedient and unnecessary to sell. He therefore prays that the said order be annulled and set aside
 KIERON KELLY, Administrator. Feb. 7th, 1888. By Eli Phelan Atty nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate 1) Court, February S. 1888.
 ORDERED.--That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, on the 18th day of February. 1888, at o'clock, a. m., and that the administrator give notice there,f by publication of the foregoing application and of this order in some newspaper having circulation in said District and return made to this Court.
 CHAS. w. GILLETTE, Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-09
An Excellent Performance.

The performance by Lilly Clay's Gaiety Company drew good sized masculine au- dience at the Opera House last evening. Seldom is so fine an entertainment of it's kind witnessed in this city. The female voices were good, the trapeze performance first class and the specialties excellent, while the vaudeville surpassed anything ever seen here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Democratic CongressI Convention

meeting Of the Eighth District Democrat
ic Congressional Committee hel,. at the FaCquer
White Sulphur Springs Thursday, August 9TH.
1888. the following resolution was adopted
That the cities and counties reorganize then
local.co1nmttees st once and forward the names
of the committees and postotfice address OF the
chairmen to w w. Scott Secretary state Central
Committee, Alexandria, Va
Congressional canvassers have been appointed
bv this committee. Senatorial, city and county
canvassers are 10 be appointed by the chairmen OF
the respective senatorial, city and county COM
mittees, and the respective chsirmen are request
ed to seld Tie names and poStotice address OF
their appointees 10 the chairman OF this COM
mittee.
There shall! be two canvassers for each senate
rial district and each city and county respectively
Hon. E. T. Meredith Dis riot Elector will upon con-
sultation make appo:r tments TO address the clt'-
zens of the different counties in The district ~
such time and places as may be fixed upon by Inc
chairmen of the local committees
The place of meeting of the Congressional con-
vention has been changed from AlexandTia city
to the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs ON Sep
TENDER 5th. 1888, and delegates are requested TO
report there -,
HENRY HEATON Chairman.
LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary
Democratic papers O! the Sth district are request
cd to copy this notice.