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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-02
OUR OLD FRIEND NEvERFAIL.
BY JAMES wHITCoMB RILEY.

BY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.
Oh, it's good to ketch a relative ats richer and
don run
When you holler out to hold up andll joke and
have his fun:
It's good to hear man called bad and then find
out he's not,
Er strike some chap they call lukewarm ats
really d-hot;
It's good to know the devils painted jest leetle
black;
And it's good to have most anybody pat you on
the back;
But Just the best thing in the worlds our old
friend Neverfail,
When he wa gs yer hand as honest as an old dog
ways his tall
L like to strike the man owe the same time
can pay,
And take back things I've borried and prise
folks thataway;
like to find out that the man I voted fer last fall
hat didn t get elected was scoundrel after all
like the man that likes the pore and he 'ps EN-
when he can;
Il like to meet ragged tramp ats still gentle.
man;
But most l like-with you, my boy-our ole
friend Neverfail,
When he wags yer hand as honest as an old dos
ways his tail,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-02
A COnundrun.

From the Lewiston (Me) Journal
A Maine sheriff, who was rather I'm
dersized, was given writ of arrest
against an Aroostook farmer. Having
found the owner of the farm in the field
he explained his business, when he was
requested to read his writ, which COM
commanded without delay to take the
body Of" etc. All right" says the
prisoner, stretching himself back on the
grass, "I'm ready" "Oh. but you
don't expect me to carry you :" Ger
tainly, you must take my body, you
know u Will you wait until bring a
team 2" Cant promise. | may re-
cover from my fatigue by that time. y
We'll, what must l do % g You must
do your duty" And there he lay i'm
movable until the sheriff left, when he
left also. Did he resist arrest?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-02

AN Albany lady had parrot that sud
denly became dumb. She took the
bird to the doctor, who found tumor
in her throat, which had put its I'M
guistic apparatus out OF order, The
tumor was cut out and Polly is now her.
self again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-02
A NEW nostmaster was appointed for

A NEW postmaster was appointed for a
country post-office in Texas, and for
several days afterward the mail agent
received no mail from the station, and
reported the matter to the superintend-
ent of the railway mail service The
latter wrote to the postmaster, who re-
piled that he was waiting for the mail
sack to get full before sending it to the
train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-02

The probate duty on Lord Wolyer-
toms will amounted to $273,015.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

HOW THE BIRTHDAY OF THE FATHER OF H
COUNTRY WAS CELEBRATED.

HOW THE BIRTHDAY OF THE FATHER OF HIS
COUNTRY WAS CELEBRATED.
Feb. Advantageous birthday was OBJ
served in different ways in this town. The
largest celebration was at tho house of Mr..
Nunson Bassstt where the large and spacious
housessrecently furnished by Mr.. Bassett was
filed to overlooking with friends from New
Haven, North Haven ,Hamden and Walling-
ford, who surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett
with large and handsome spring rocker.
The presentation speech was made by Mr..
Clarence Englehart, hardware merchant on
Broadway, New Haven. Mr.. Bassett re
spendsd in grateful acknowledgment of
their kindness, said he had been one of the
donors Of chairs several times, and was
familiar with the scripture passage, 1T is
more blessed to give than to receive" but
with that present in view he felt like saying
it is more blessed to receive than to give.
After the presentation Miss Evvie Bassett
recited the poem "Curfsw viii Not Ring
Tosnight" with such effect that it brought
tears to the eyes of many. A solo, "Money
Clsras the Grimes of the Rich but Not of the
Poor" was given by Mr.. Englehart, after
which Misses Jennie, Evvie and Edna Bas-
sett sang the piece, "Whisper Softly, Mothers
Dying"
Supper was then served Oysters, baked
| beans, sucootash, pies, cake, fruit and
oranges were eaten with relish amid much
| sociability. The company was then ready
| for dancing and the merry party enjoyed
| themselves until early morning. The music
| for the dance was furnished by Messrs.
Downs and Miner, violinists, accompanied by
Miss Jennie Bassstt on the piano, an elegant
instrument recently presented to the Misses
Bassett. Mr.. G. Tuttle, of New Haven, acted
| as prompter. Three generations, Mrss Bas-
| sett, her daughter Miss Evvie and Mrs. Bas-
| sett's mother, Mrs. Heman Terril Of Ham
| den, danced in one set. The company left
| wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett might live to
wear out their chair. And no wonder that
| he, thanking them for their good wishes,
| told them to conae again
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
The Heroine of Myra valley.

Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford, of this city, has
received copy of the Pomona Daily Times
published in Pomona, Los Angeles county,
southern California, containing copy of her
poem suggested by an incident of the late
blizzard and which was published first in the
New York World of January 90. The fol-
lowing paragraph was prefxed to the poem
in the California paper:
'Miss Minnie Freeman, the subject of the
following poem, is a-sisteI of Mrs. w. A. Bell
OF Pomona, and intends TO come to California
next month and make Pomona her future
home She is the heroine who saved the
lives of her thirteen pupils during the recent
blizzard in Nebraska by tying them together
with a cord and then tying the cord around
her own body and leading them through the
binding storm to a place of safety. Wide
and favorable comment was made of the no.
BILE act by the press throughout the country
and she received many presents and letters OF
congratulation from every part of the United
States"
A copy of f'The Censor" which has w.
G. T. U. department, has also been received
from Los Angeles and contains similar mo-
tice Of Miss Freeman with the mention of a
gold watch and chain which have been pre-
sented hsr for bravery.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

A Serious Accfdent-Melh0 dist Minis
tiers Meet-General Items That Will
Interest Local Readers.
The fan war old eor Of poirkar Rnaor,oo,,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
FAIR HAVEN.

Serious Acctdent-Metho dist Minis
tiers Meet-General Items That VIII
Interest Local Readers.
The ten year old son of Painter Knappman
who is employed by T. CIV. Jefferson & Son
of Grand avenue, while playing in front of
the store the other day with some boys of
his own age got his foot caught in hole in
the ice in the gutter and in trying to get it
out broke the bones just below the ankle
The accident was a bad one and it will be
some time before he will recover.
Deacon C.E. Hart of the Davenport church
will deliver the temperance address under
the auspices of the w. O. T. U, at the Ferry
street church Sunday afternoon, and on the
following Sunday the meeting will be ad-
dressed by Mrs. Shepherd, the converted nun
whose lectures about the city have aroused SO
much interest.
The Y. w. G. T. U. Melted about $50 from
their recent festival and supper.
The selectmen have decided to close Center
street at the junction of Quinnipiac street in
the Annex where it approaches the Pardse
crossing of the Shore Line railroad. The
Shore Line road has built bridge over the
crossing and further use of the crossing will
be dispensed with until the connections of
the approaches are completed
Many Fair Haven people attended Sam
Small's lecture at the Atheneum last night.
George Clark, the grocer on the corner of
Ferry and Exchange streets, is moving into
the store on the corner of Grand avenue and
Pearl street, formerly occupied by F. o.
Post & Co., grocers.
Miss Louise Blatchley, of Brooklyn, is WIS.,
iting her aunt, Mrs. Samuel R. Blatchlsy, of
321 Grand avenue.
]. P. Bunee, of Poplar street, has been ill
with nervous prostration for some time, but
is now recovering.
The members of the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian Endeavor connected with
the First church went to Branford Wednes
day night to participate in the enjoyment of
an entertainment and supper given by the
Christian Endeavor society of that place.
The Methodist ministers of New Haven
dined with Rev. A. Fl. Goodenough, of the
East Pearl street church, yesterday afternoon,
the occasion being the regular monthly meet
ing of the Ministers association.
There will be a five hours go-as-yeu- please
walk at the Quinnipisc rink tomorrow night.
James Monahan, Of Fair Haven, and other
well-known pedestrians of other towns will
compete. twenty-five per cent. of the gate
money will go to the first man, fifteen to
the second and ten to the third.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
MANAGES RUNNELL,s AzTiEos

To be Exhibited at His Museum Next
Week - HOW the Genial Snowman
First Brought Them Here Twenty
Five Years Ago.
Of course everybody knows all about g.
B. Bunnell, ''the father Of popular amuse-
ments" Not alone in New Haven is his
meteoric career known, but his name is a
familiar one all over the United States. 1t
is now nearly a quarter of a century ago that
Mr.. Bunnell first engaged in the show busi~
ness. The genial manager was busily en-
gagged with his able and efficient assistant
manager, Professor Morton, yesterday after
neon when a COURIER reporter happened
along s'It is now twenty-five years ago." said
ne, tthat 1 exhibited the Aztecs in New
Haven in the than new building at the corner
of Church and Chapel streets now known as
the Cutler building. 1t was the season of 81
that took these wonderful people on a trip
around the country in company with P. I.
Barnum. Iwent from Maine to California,
Canada, Europe, the West Indies, Cuba and
Mexico. staid here with my Aztec show
for three weeks and the enthusiasm over the
strange race was exceedingly great. I was
obliged to move my show from the Cutler
building to the then new Music Hall, OIL
Opera House. gave Wednesday matinee
to children, and although there was. a heavy
fall of snow on the ground the hall wa;
packed to the doors. These Aztees are sup
posed to be q remnant of lost race and they
ars.now nearly one hundred years old"
Manager Bunnell has provided rare trea
for his numerous patrons next week. Besides
the excellent theatrical performance the Az
tees will be exhibited in the museum hall
Manager Bunnell, who is we'll known for hi
ability as lecturer, will in introducing thu
Azteos Monday evening deliver short lee
ture on "Aztecs, their origin and history.
It cannot fail to be of great interest as he ha
made these strange people study for man.
years. The Aztecs will be exhibited in thu
museum hall next week and possibly longer
1t was from the proceeds derived from ex
hibiting the Aztecs that Manager Bunnel
purchased a beautiful tract of land at South
pert overlooking Long Island Sound. Ht
has since spent $50, 900 in improvements.
Several prominent residents of New HaTer
who took great interest in the Aztec show
in 1862 will be present Monday evening. Il
was at their special request that Manager
Bunnell will deliver his lecture on Aztecs
For the remainder of the week the genial
Professor Morton will tell the visitors to the
museum hall about this remarkable race OF
people, who have the smallest heads of any
living being that walks erect.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
A Pleasant Gathering.

Mrs. Charles johnson of Northford and a
few of her friends came in Wednesday even
ing to return the visit of her friends of the
Humphrey street church made there last
Friday evening and to try the delights of the
toboggan slide. They all met at the house
of Mr.. o. S. Wright on Orange street, the
Northford friends arriving about $3.50
o'clock.
After hearty handshske and laugh over
their friends "iost condition" Friday night
they adjourned to the toboggan near Orange
street and spent an hour or more in the ex-
hilorating sports with no mishap except that
one gentleman who had his hat blown of
and the next toboggan sled went over it,
making it look and feel rather flat. About
1890 o'clock they all returned to Mr.. Wright's
and enjoyed a social time for an hour or two,
when the NorthforN delegation left with
many kind wishes and cautions not to take
in East Haven and Branford on their way
h0Naa
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

DRY nuts and the like, he found it necessary
to procure a full SCI of false teeth Not be-
ing used to them, he had much trouble with
them. On last Wednesday night he awoke
from dream in which he thought some one
was trying to strangle him, and to his hor-
ror found his upper teeth, plate and all miss
ing. A terrible pain and sense of constric-
ton in the chest made clear to his mind
where his teeth were-swallowed.
His agony increased momentarily until his
nearly distracted wife was obliged to sum-
mon a physician, who ordered his immediate
removal to the hospital. There he was given
emetics, probangs and extractors forced into
his esophagus, and every means known to
medical science was used to relieve the ago
nizsd patient. just as all hope was about to
be given up telegram was received from his
wife, which read:
"Thank God, John; found teeth under the
bed"
Mr. Brent walked home.
There are many diseases of nervous ma
turs that are purely imaginary, as witness
the case of Mr.. Brent, but there are thou
sands of men who would be better off If they
gave heed to little warnings that indicate the
onset of grave nsrvous affections. If they
did so, and by the use of Scotch Oats Es-
sence stopped these first symptoms of weak
ening brain, failing heart or contracting kid
ney, they might now be happy and healthy.
Some men have teo much Imagination, some
too little. He who uses Scotch Oats Essence
is surely on the safe side and can make no
mistake.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
Now Haven Orphan Asylum.

2 Donations to the Now Haven orphan asy-
lum from Jan. 26 to Feb. %, 1888:
Miss Mary Button, legacy $100; Henry G.
Rowe, $40; discount on bills-D. DeForest
Douglass, Springfield, Mass, $75; Miss Kate
G. Dickinson $40; N. II. Steam Heating COM
pany 50; j. II. Klock, medicines for the
month; friend, "Wide Awake" for Janu-
airy and February, Little Men and Women, %
"Babyland," ''Pansy, )" one number of each;
Margaret and Mary Lewis, cards and pic
lures; Bolton & Nicely, a large box of boys
neckties and variety of toys; friend, 2
bushels of apples, bushels of turnips; a
friend, package of pearl buttons; Mrs. a.
W. Clark, 1 scrap book, pictures, framed
picture; Mrs. F. T. Blake, the knitting of
pairs of stockings.
Visiting committee for March-Mrs Sid
ney A. Sanderson, 275 Orange street; Miss
Hadley, 81 Whitney avenue.
ELIZA z. TWINING, Rec, Sec,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
RAN. RAms.
Given a serenade-Jim the Penman
COMPANY.

Given a serenade-Jim the Penman
Company.
The members of 'tJim the Penman" CONS
pany were given a serenade at the New Ha-
ven House after the performance Wednesday
night by large number of ''sophs." Miss
Agnes Booth, Miss Madison, Miss Maude
Harrison and Mr.. Salvini were heartily called
for. Each responded and were "rahl rah'dl'
The ladies threw violets to the students, which
caused lively scrimmage resembling cane
rush, as each of the ftsophs" desired to secure
one of the treasured fayors. H. Wood Bruce,
who played the part of Jack Ralston in the
play, is a college boy, having left college
only last year.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
TO FEMALES:

The special diseases to which females are suo5ec
are treated with perfect success by DR.. Lyon. THIS
doctor has made those diseases special study for
over third of century, and his success has been
as gratifying as it has been complete. Therefore
all ladies suffering from any diseases incidental to
their sex will find in DIR. Lyon a true friend an
skilled physician and one who is competent to treat
all those diseases and effect permanent ia
the shortest possible time.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
TO MALES

Who are suffering from the errors of youth, los
manhood, etc., and find themselves weakened and
debilitated, and also those suffering from veneree
diseases: DR.. Lyon will prove to you that he CAN
and WILL CURE YOU. Hundreds of advertise
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GUS cures which TEMPT MANY TO SEND FOR SOME
WORTHLESS MEDICINES which not only FAIL OF Az
FoRDINe THE RELIEF DESIRED, but also RUIN THE
PATIENTS CONSTITUTION. Do not trust your.
self to those eeches who prey upon the unfortunate
but call st once the doctor and you will never re
greet it.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill
drer teething is the prescription of one of
United States, and has been used for forty
years with never falling success by millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething it's value is incalculable.
It relieves the child from pain, cures dysens
terry and diarrhms, gripping in the bowels and
wind collie. By giving health to the child II
rests the mother. Price 25c bottle.
aomwf&w1Y
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
A Sad Accident.

]. E. Stark, a Noank blacksmith, was
cleaning an old gun Tuesday. There was a
cartridge in the barrel when Mr.. Stark pre-
of the old blank shells with which the gun
was formerly loaded. The gun event off"
and the palm of Stark's hand near the little
finger was torn Oft and the sight of his right
eye entirely destroyed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
STATE CORRESPONDENCE


Feb. 23.-Ths supper given to the children
of Union grange at Woodruff's hall Wednes-
day night was enjoyed very much by the
young people.
Some of the members of the Harmonic SO
ciety will take part in the concert to be given
in Plainville Friday night by the Choral union
of that village
The old folks supper in the parlors Of the
Congregational church in Plantsville was
much enjoyed Wednesday night.
George Lane, formerly of this town, died in
Bristol last Saturday at the age of sixty-6ve
wears,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

That the body is now more susceptible to
benefit from medicine than at any other sea-
SON. Hence the Importance of taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla now when it will do you the
most good. It is really wonderful for puri-
flying and enfiching the blood, creating an
appetite and giving healthy tone to the
whole system. BeAurs to get Hoods Sarsa-
parills, which ID peculiar to itself.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
overnment bonds closed as follows:

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Closing quotations Reported over Private Wires
to Edvgin Rowe & Co.. ColnmssioA Mer-
chants, 40s New York Produce Exchange, New
York.
The following shows the quotations at z. NJ.
tObioago tImel for the past three days:
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24
a PLEASANT AFFATR.



Washfngton's Birthday Party.
About twenty young misses with pow
dered hair and Martha Washington caps
held Washington's birthday party at the
residence of Miss Addie Lsngdon, 176 Lloyd
street. Wednesday evening. The event was
one long to be remembered by those who
were present. A bountiful supply OF refresh
ments was served. The efforts Of Miss Anna
Dudley and the very happy manner in which
she presided over the table were much ap-
preciated by the young people. Among
those present were: Esther L. North, Estella
E. Dalton, Birdie L. Sparks, Emily NJ.
Blunt, Flora L. Stevens, Clara B. Adams,
Eva I. johnson, Mary L. Adams, Minnie
Sims, Matte ]. Field, Clara Ferguson, Alice
E. Hovey, Gertie A Perrin, Hattie E. F.
Waterbury, Ada G. Glymm, Grace N. Frost,
Nellie j. Field, Adelaide E. Langdon, Frank
S. Hamilton, Louis G. Miner, Curtis A.
Miner, George A. Morgan. Miss Anna Dud-
ley waited on table
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

A small fire in a tenement house occupied
by Hans Hands at 152 George street did about
$50 worth of damage yesterday morning The
fire caught from some clothes which were
hung up over the stove to dry. 1t was still
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

Many dollars year can be saved by the
use of Diamond Dyes. They color anything
any color One to four pounds of cotton and
wooden goods readily and easily eolored with
one package. SO colors. 10 cents each.
Direction book free. f20eod St
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8at1r0ada.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN
AND HARTFORD r. H.
Ianuarv L. 1885,

TRAINS LEAVE New HAVEN AS FOLLOWS:
For New York-*3:5s, 1870 daily excep
Monday) *440 5:10 1925, 1880, *7:3o, Es:10, $3.50
4oS *5 5yso so way nS9 BragepoT
SO $685. moe go Bs0 og Fs mo- 'z4O
Washington Night Express via Harlem
For Boston via Springfeld-s1O2 $3.50. 500
night. 1925 p. m.
a5 s Ta neE a09d4n snd S
fast express 6:15 p. m. sUNDAYs-*1:9o a. m.
For Rosten via j Hartford La and ao1 New York and
For Boston via Air Line and N. Y. and N. E
R. R-s:Os a. m, 125, $500 p: M fast express
a night s66 +es aFht so $40 a1 70
sUNDAYs-*1:0s night, 1926 p. m.
SHORE LINE Division.
Fer New London, Etc:.s1:so night, sos
n 1 70 Clifford 60 0 no fartheF fpd $50
m Guilford eccommodation W Wednesdays and Sat-
AIR LINE DIVISION.
For Elfdd1etown. VIl1imanttc, Etc
Leave New Haven for all stations at 500 m, 1:25
| $500, 6:15 p. m. SUNDAYs-'500 p. Connect at
WITH 4 end aSd an and e.
| r. R. at Turnersville with Colchester Branch.
Trains arrive in New Haven at 9:15, a. m, 1:2s,
| f6:5s, 1858 p. m.
| NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains leave New Haven, via the New Haven and
Derby r. R., connecting with this division:
For WInsted and way stations at 7:15 and
9:52 a. M; 2:30 and 5:45 p. m.
| For waterbury and way stations at 7:3o p.
| m.
| For New Haven: Trains leave Winsted at
7:13and $40 am, 1:20 and $40 p. Leave Water
bury at $780, e:26.and 1854 a. M; 242 and 1881 p.
ALI the above trains connect with trains on Wa
tertown Branch
| NORTHAMPTON DIVISION.
| For North Adams, Turner's Falls
| Williamsburgs HOlyoke and New
| Hartford and intermediate stations, trains
leave New Haven at 745 a.. and 400 p.
| For W1llfamsburgh, Northampton,
and points this side, ct 11:04 and 6:25 p. m.
| From William sburS train arrives at 9:17
| a. From Northampton at 4:55 p. M, and
| from North A dams. etc, at 1885 a. m and S5 5
| p.
For Saratoga, at 7:45 a. m, arriving at $3.50
p. m.
D. NJ SHEPARD, G. T. HEMPSTEAD,
1 General Sup't. Gen. Pass. Agent
express Trains. tLoeal Express.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-02-24

He hassuccessfully treated more caseg ofSperma.
torhoea, Seminal Weakness and all Diseases of tho
Generative Organs than any other physician living
and his experience and skill avail in every nstanc
In restoring the sufferer to sound health and spirit
Hundreds of letters from grateful patients can b
seen at the doctors office.
Dr. Lyon has discovered a remedy which is GER
tain curefor Dumb Ague, Chills and Fever and AL
Malarial Complaints.
ALI letters sent to the Doctor will be confidentiG
Iy attended to, and in NO CASE shall confden
be ABUSED. Write, if you do not call in person
describing your symptoms and duration of the liz
ease, and medicines appropriate to your case W
be sent to your address, or any address you desire
by express in packages secure from observation.
Consultation, advice and mediciue given for on
dollar or more, according to the severity and n
ture Of thecase.
Office hours, Ia. IA. to p. m. Open Sunday
evenings.