Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-06
oplrvAnx NOTES.

Death of Charles m0nson-The 1nven. | GOT Of she Extension Gas Fixture ana . Wsll.Knswn ClsixeA-AGea Nlnssy-0ne.
 Charlss Nonson died yesterday at the res- idenos of his nephew, O. 0. Monson, on AL den street, Wsstville. Ills death was due to pneumonia brought on by the grip. He was in his ninety-hrst year of age, and all his life long has been resident of this vicinity. | He achieved considerable distinction by some of the results of his inventive genius, the most notable of which was the gas exten- sion fixture. His time was principally spent | over the working out of new inventions. He I has made his home with MT. 0. 0. Monsen | for the past two years since the death of l Mrs. Mary A. Nonson, his sister in-law, with l whom hs made . home for seventeen or 1 sightssn ysars. He was never married.
 He inherited large fortune from his | father, which included the old homestead on l Elm street near the now Yale gymnasium. ! His brother, the late Dr. Alfred Honson, was noted physician of this city for many l years, residing in the house adjoining, which | was torn down to make way for the Gym. The late Charles Monson lost the greater DOT | tion of his fortune by speculating in Chesh- ire copper mine. His faith was great in this | scheme, but the investment was unfortunate, and from time to time he sank large sums of | money in 1t, 50 that with other losses in l western lands he became impoverish- 1 ed. The home property left by the 1 father consisted of large tract of land bounded by Elm, York and Wall streets, some of 1t extending as far back as Grove. He was very bright, well informed and keen-witted and preserved a certain vi- vacity to remarkable degree. Many com- nunications to the local press on matters of local concern were due to his pen and were written with striking olsarness and vigor. He leaves Q number of nephews, among whom is Alderman Frank A. Monson. He was one of the oldest members of Center church. The funeral will be held tomorrow after- noon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of MT. Oharles Aenson on Alden street, Westville. CONSTABLE ANDREWS DEAD. Pnsunonia Claims one of New Ha- ven,s Popular and Genial Citizens as Another ofits Victims.
 Constable David H. Andrews died yester- day afternoon at o'clock after but eight days illness of pneumonia.
 His death was unexpected and was @ great shock to his many friends, especially among the lawyers. His age was forty.six years and five months. He served three years in the war in the Seventeenth O. V. He was elected constable in 1880, which position he has since occupied. He served an apprenticeship under Deputy Sheriff Jonathan W. Pond. The jurymen cause to regret his death. Toward them, while serving in the panel, he was most courteous and attentive, making many a time an unpleasant duty agreeable: He leaves wife and four little children, all under nine years of age: He was member men, of which he was one of the charter members, and the Masonic Protective. His life was insured for a, 900 in the A. o. U. w. and also an insurance for the same amount in . Hartford company. From the Masonic Protective about $500 will also be ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of his father, J. N. Andrews, GA Kensington street.
 The Late Miss Bunnell.
 Miss Frances A. Bunneli, who died at the Church home in George street Sunday morn- ing at the age of eighty three years. was probably one of the first Sunday school teachers in New Haven. She was tho first or one of the earliest infant-class teachers at Trinity church under pr. Croswell. For the | whole of it's existence she has been connected with St. Paul's church.
 Death of Patrick Flynn.
 Patrick Flynn died at 1:30 o'clock yester- day morning at 487 Oak street, aged forty two. He had been i'll about three weeks with liver trouble. He was night wstchman at the Holcomb factory on Franklin street. He leaves . widow and five young children, and one brother, James Flynn. the tailor. of this city. His mother in Ireland is very i'll and not expected to survive. kr. Flynn resided in NewHaven the greater part of his life. He was first employed a coachman and gardener for Donald G. Mitchell ct Edgewood and af- terward for many years filled similar posi- tion for Mrs. O. Fl. Guernsey on her Water street property. He was employed by F. A. In all the positions which he filled he showed himself to be thoroughly honest. faithful, conscientious and reliable man and was es- teemed by all who know him.
 Death of Frank ". Jones.
 Frank W. Jones, . son of Thomas D. Jones, died yesterday evening at his house No. % Pine street, of pneumonia. He was . mason by trade and we'll known to Fair Haven people. His father is c mason as | Deceased was @ hard working, industrious man and leaves widow and four children.
 Tho Late Henry Talmaage.
 The late Henry Talmadge was member of the board of directors of the Masonic Protestant society, ss representative from Wooster lodge No. % of this city. His widow will receive $s60 as his beneficiary. MT. TalmadRe had been @ member of the society for about six years at Q cost of only $23. 30 for his insurance. From the Masonic Mutual Benefit association the widow will re- oeive 5000.
 He stole Four Carpets.
 Michael Cronan was hired by Mrs. Austin of Lynwood street to beat four carpets for hss Saturday. He took the carpets and went of, but nothing was seen of him afterwarde. Mrs. Austin informed the police of the affair and late yesterday afternoon hs was arrested.
 A saA nereavement.
 John Charles Grifang, the seven year old son of My. and Mrs. B. N. Grif6ng, who have until recently resided on Pearl street, this city, was drowned in pond in Botsford on Saturday. Just how the accident occurred is not known. Mrs. GriAang recently went to Louisville, Ky., her former home. where she had intended to spend the summer. She has been telegraphed for and will return in time for the funeral, which will take place at Botsford this afternoon. Nr. and Mrs. Grifing are to reside in Botsford, where Mr. Grifing is interested in c button factory and where his father and brother reside. John Charles was very bright lad. MT. and Mrs Grifing have the sympathy of their many friends.
 THE CITx,s DEATH LIST.
 Reeissrar Carr's Report for che Year
 Just Ended-An Interesting Record.
 Registrar Carr's report of the vital statis- tics of the city for tho past year is as follows:
 Zymotio diseases Diphtheria g, erysipelas 8, cersbro-spinal fever 8, typhoid fever 9, malarial fever 9, pusrperal fever 1, pertussio 1, disrrhoea 3. Total 24.
 Constitutional diseases - Rheumatism 1, cancer 9, old age 3, diabetes 8, phthisis IA Total 23.
 Local diseases - Dyspepsia 1, Bright's disease 1, hernia 1, hydrocepholus 1, child