Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
GauHf N0HAa.
STATE CORR KsPONDENCR.
North Haven.

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 Dec. 1S.-A pension is granted Caleb Gull yer of North Hill district, through his son Henry, who died in the army. MT. Culver receives one thousand and slxty-nine dollars back pay, and is negotiating for place con- prising several acres of land in the eastern part of the town.
 Mrs. Linas Barnes of Montowese is very sick with pneumonia.
 Misses Alice and Jennie Warner are visit Xmas.
 John Todd, who was hurt in New Haven, is not yet able to return to his business.
 The annual election of officers took place at the North Haven grange last evening. R. o. Eaton was reelected master; E.. z. Clin- ton, overseer; Mrs. H. F. Potter, lecturer; N. D. Forbes, secretary, and s. A. Smith, treasurer. J. E. Bishop was chosen purchas- ing agent in place of F. H. Todd, resigned. with lovely crab cactus in bloom, and fragrant violets, which she found covered with snow. On Tuesday evening, December 24, ,Dr. R. B. Goodyear is to deliver an essay. Others will furnish readings, ,recitations, etc., appropriate for Xmas eve social meetings. Members of the Congregational Sunday school, superintendent teachers and scholars, arc interested in preparations for the annual reunion on December 31.
 Milford.
 Dec. 19.-The w. O. T. U. have postponed their regular meeting from this week Thurs day for a week, owing to the Mills meetings.
 A. A. Baldwin & Oo. have purchased J. P. & F. M. Browns shoe business. The present firm will continue in the store for the time being.
 Samuel A. Nettleton has moved into his house on the Bridgeport turnpike.
 Indian River grange made Q visit to the grange in Stratford last Tuesday evening.
 Mir. NIL. Murphy of the Milford House re- turned last week from a trip West for the benefit of his health.
 The Christmas tree, to be given by St. Peter's church Sunday school, will be dis played and contribute to the pleasure of the scholars in the Town Hall on Friday even- ing, December 27.
 Dea. A. A. Baldwin is entertaining the evangelist, B. Fay Mills, and his assistant, MT. Greenwood, during their stay in town. The Christmas cantata to be given by the First church Sunday school will be in the church on Christmas evening, December 24. The cantata is entitled "Judge Santa Claus"
 MT. Edward Mallory, one of our respected citizens, died of pneumonia at his home on Broad street last Thursday. The funeral service was held on Saturday afternoon and conducted by Rev. F. L. Ferguson. MT. MAnAAOLy n0o AOI AAnhy y0oL6 be0A CLuPAOyco at Baldwin & Lamkin's shoe manufactory, and was Q consistent member of Plymouth church.
 Rev. MT. Ferguson father of the pastor of the First church will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning The annual meeting of the First church was held last Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the church. The report of the clerk | showed gain in membership over losses of 21, whole number of members til. The reports from the different departments of the | church showed healthy growth. The past year will go on record as one of the most important in the church's history. The year began with Q revival. The church was handsomely decorated and upholst~ cred and the celebration of it's 25Oth anniversary successfully observed. The pastor of the church tho Rev. F. L. Ferguson has had an influence for good that has been felt all over the entire community. The good work that has been done has been opposed by those who would lead the young astray, but it has prospered in spite of this and gained hsadway. The officers elected were: Clerk, G. F. Platt; deacon, George F. Platt, reelected; Charles Fl. Stowe, treas- ursr; standing committee, Charles A. Smith, Charles w. Merwin, G. Frank Smith; Sun day school superintendent, G. F. Smith as- sistants, Charles A. Smith and Mrs. Carrie Tibbals; secretary and treasurer, Sherman B. Smith; organist, Hattie N. Gum; librarian, E6Oar r.. (Iarks annfaknuta. William I.. MeF