Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-26
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Milford. April 25.-George Wilson, of Norwalk, has been making a short visit with his parents here.
 The representatives from this place ex- pressed themselves in favor of temperance
 legislation at the Capitol, much to the grati- fication of our temperance people.
 Miss Eenriette W.Downs is visiting friends in Newark, N. J.
 Mrs. I. A. Munson has been Ill for the past two weeks.
 Mrs. Hubbell intends to make some neces- sary improvements about the place she re- gently purchased of the First church. Mir. and Mrs. Braddish Smith and infant son of St. Paul, Minn., gre making @ visit at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. E. P, Smith Mrs. Anson Darts residence which is occu- pied by the family of James Warner was | struck by lightning during the storm on Saturday evening. The family were affected | by the shock but not seriously. The house ! was somewhat damaged. Sherman B. Smith is making preparations | to have his place on River street improved | by remodsling and otherwise beautifying it. Everett B. Clark who always enjoys hunt | ing game had large crate of quail arrive l last Tuesday which is the second lot he has ! received this season. The birds will make good sport for buntsmen next fall in that section.
 The Parish Aid society of St. Peters church | intend to give 8 supper in Masonic hall next Wednesday evening, May l. Supper will be ! sreved from 4:30 to S:30. Price of supper 15 cents.
 MT. Charles Munson and family who has spent the winter in New Haven will move I back to their fine residence here this week. The prize at the shoot of the Wohginnicut Hunting club last Friday was won again by James L. Miles, who won twenty-five points out of possible twenty five. There was 6 large company of interested spectators pres. ent.
 Indian River grange are planning to cele- brate Arbor day.
 The memorial arch bridge Is now nearing completion, it being ready for the key stone. | It is of substantial proportions and wi deubtless endure for ages. Fast day services were held in the different churches last Friday and were of an interest I ing character.
 Last Friday was a rare day and was en- joyed by many in driving and walking. Those who have cottages at the shore took the day to visit and put them in order preparatory to occupying them soon.
 Father Larkin was able after his long ill., ness to oficiate at St. Mary's church on
 Easter Sunday, to the great pleasure of his people.
 The observance of Easter was one of un-
 usual interest in all of our churches last
 Sunday. St. Peter's church, which always
 leads in celebrating this glad festival, was
 beautifully decksd with flowers, and each
 service conducted by the rector, Rev. J. H.
 Fitzgerald, together with the excellent
 music, made happy all who gathered to
 worship in that church. At the Plymouth
 church the flowers and music, the sermon
 by the pastor, Rev. N. G. Axtelle, and the Sunday school praise service in the evening
 conducted by Dr. J. s. Caroli. the superin- tendent, were especially fine. The Methodist church, Rev. J. M. Carroll pastor, also cels- brated in an appropriate manner this day, and at the First church the lovely profusion CTS about the pulpit and platform. together
 with fine discourse by the pastor, Rev. F. Ferguson, and the joyous music which the well trained choir rendered, made the day one of the best in the memory of the peo- pie. The carol service by the Sunday scheol at o'clock, conducted by Alphonso Smith,
 was especially enjoyed by the large number present.
 The Founders day committes, together with prominent citizens and town officers, had supper at Minor Smiths hotel Monday evening. After 8 irst-olass repast Mir. Chas. H. Trow bridge made few remarks upon the worthy object that had been labored for so earnestly in the erection of so suitable mes morial to the founders of the town He called upon MT. N. G. Pond for 8 speech and it was responded to in remarks giving the plans for the celebration, the memories of the notable men to be honored, also humorous passages to illustrate the facts he presented. A few hundred dollars more was needed to complete one part of the memorial and in @ few mo. ments it was pledged.
 MT. Charles A. Tomlinson, the chairman of the town committee, stated that there was vacancy in the town committee, as H. c. Miles did not act in that capacity, and Chas. H. Trowbridge was appointed to fill the va cancy. The two sub ub-committees thus far ap- l pointed are: In charge of the memorial ! bridge, 0. H. Trowbridgs, Nathsn A. Bald l win, Albert A. Baldwin, Nathan G. Pond. | Wm. "A. Merwin; in charge of the memorial | tower, Dr. J. s. Walker, s. s. White, J. T. | Higby, George N, Gum.