Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-30
STATE CORRESPONDENCE.
MILFORD.

Jan. 29.-Henry g. Miles has been quite
i'll the past week threatened with pneumo-
mia.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs. A.
A. Baldwin on Thursday afternoon of this
week.
meet In Milford on the 18th of February.
The Plymouth church people expect to
worship in their newly decorated and re-
fitted edi6ce next Sunday unless something
Unforeseen occurs to prevent. Tho new pas
tor, Rev. Charles Epson, will conduct the
services.
Mr.. Jonas Buckingham of Charlestown, 8.
c., was In town short time since visiting
his sisters, Mrs. Manville and Mrs. Joseph
Wilson. Since his return he has been severely
afflicted in the loss Of two sons, one residing
in New York city and the other the pastor Of
church in Massachusetts.
The first opportunity the young people
have had for skating this season was last
week, aud the pleasure then offered was Of
short duration.
James e. Norton expects soon to return to
his home in Beading, e: During hi. stay s;
influence for good in the church and Sunday
school and Christian Endeavor society, with
which he connected himself ON coming here.
Arctic Engine company No. have de-
cided not to hold their annual ball, which
YVES booked for February 18th, owing to the
death of Dr. Andrews, the foreman.
Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Nerwin are en-
joying themselves at their pleasant quarters
at Rock Ledge, Fla, judging from the re-
ports that como from them.
Town Agent I. @. Smith was very i'll with
pneumonia the first Of the week, and fears
were expressed for his recovery.
The sudden death Of DR.. W. II. Andrews
came like Q blow to the homes of this conn
munity last Friday night. His illness, which
was of short duration. His loss cannot be
realized at present, and only as time passes
and his faithful services and keen penetrating
Judgment are no more available will those
who have so long trusted to his skill and
care understand fully the calamity that has
fallen upon us. No person In this commun-
ity could have been taken away and caused
such universal sorrow and sincere mourning.
His life for the sixteen years spent here as q
physician have been marked with unusual
skill, success and fidelity, and his benev-
olent, whole souled nature and deeds will
ever be rich treasures laid up in the hearts
and memory Of the people. The burial
services took place on Monday after
noon at his late residence on Broad street.
The throng of people who came to-
gether to pay their affectionate regard
was sight never witnessed on
such an occasion before in this place. The
deceased was laid out In the uniform of Sas-
sacus canton, of which he was . member, and
few dry eyes were seen a. the people passed
in to view the remains, which retained 80
life like an expression. Tho three different
societies of which he was . member were
present, as well as Arctic Fire Engine COM
pany, No. I, of which he was foreman. The
American band of New Haven were In COM
pany with the representatives of Sassacus
canton of New Haven, and the Milford Cor
net band lead the funeral pageant a. 1t made
its way to the cemetery. The services ct the
the Episcopal ritual by Rev. J. b. Fitzgerald,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Tomlinson. Misses Annie
Tomlinson and Rose Tibbals comprising the
quartette. Rev. ]. NJ. Carol of the Method
lat church read the Scripture lesson
and Rev. F. L. Ferguson of the First
church made the remarks, which were
. most fitting and eloquent tribute to
the memory of the deceased % loved and
skilful physician. A quartette composed of
O. A. Tomlinson sang ''In the Christians
Home in Glory" Rev. Mr.. Fitzgerald then
offered prayer and the quartette sang "Nearer
NY God to Thee" At the cemetery the Odd
Fellows performed the service of that order,
and with heavy hearts overlooking with sor-
row the large assemblage turned away to
their homes. The engine house. I. o. Q. F.
building and the public buildings were drap.
ed in mourning and Aags We raised at halle
mast.
Mrs. Jason Bristol, who has been i'll with
an attack of the prevailing influenza, 10 re-
covering.
The Ariel Ladies' quartette of Boston were
received with . hearty Welcome on Monday
night and their concert gave great pleasure
at the residence of Henry @. Plat after the
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