Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-01-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention

Brief Mention.
A splendid Misses Solid Leather Shoe,
80 cents, at the Royal Shoe Store.
The Fortnightly social gave a delight
fully select dance in Academy hall last
evening.
The senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of A. B. Baldwin as postmaster at
Terryville.
The JOURNAL AND COURIER can be OBJ
Bros, 81 Broadway.
Barnum B. Peet, a prominent Bridge
port business man, died suddenly of con-
gestion of the lungs Tuesday night. q.
Judge Joseph Sheldon will deliver lee
ture in the vestry of the Church of the
Messiah next Tuesday evening. His sub
ject will be "Studies in Current Politics:
Their Utility and Moral Value"
The report of the new state survey is
about ready for presentation to the legis-
lature by the commissioners, Professor
William A. Brewer of New Haven, DR.. ].
H. Chaplin of Meriden, and John w. Bacon
of Danbury.
Ninety out of the 10 oranges of the
state were represented at the annual meet
ing of the state grange at Bristol yester-
day. The work in the sixth degree was
exemplifed at the evenings session and a
banquet followed.
The State Agricultural society yesterday
reelected J. A. Bill president, and w. F.
Audross secretary. The state will be
asked for an appropriation to buy the
property of tho Meriden Park company for
the society's use.
Contractor Allen D. Baldwin breaks
ground to-day for the erection of a new
frame dwelling, corner of Orchard and
Dickerman streets, for Mr.. Warner, son of
Mr.. Warner, formerly feed dealer. 1t
will have the modern improvements. Eli
hu Larkins does the carpenter work.
1t will be pleasant for the many friends
of the choir of the Calvary Baptist church
to know that they are to have benefit
concert in tho church on Monday evening,
February 2. They will have the assistance
Of Miss Ingsrsoll, and there is no doubt
that it will be the most enjoyable concert
of the season.
The afternoon tea given by Mrs. Henry
D. Hotchkiss at her residence on Hillhouse
avenue, yesterday afternoon, from to 6
o'clock, was largely attended. A fascina-
ting hostess, a fascinating house, exquisite
flowers and delightful music were some OF
the elements which made the affair one of
more than usual brilliancy and social en-
joyment.
The Connecticut Civil Engineers and
Surveyors association elected officers as
follows: E. P. Augur of Middletown,
president; F. w. Whitlock of Waterbury,
secretary and treasurer; executive commit
tee, E. P. Augur of Middletown, Charles
H. Bunce of Hartford, T. b. Mckenzie of
southington, E. H. Phipps of New Haven
and B. K. Field of East Berlin.
Bishop Goodsell Of the M. E. church
goes to China, accompanied by his wife.
He will stay in China probably until next
fall. Mrs Goodsen may return in the
spring. The two daughters, Annie and
Bertha, remain at school at Drew semi
nary, where they have been now for six or
seven months. Bishop Goodsell's son,
Buell., is connected with one of Meriden's
leading banking institutions. The bishop
and his wife spent day or two in Meri-
den visiting, just prior to leaving for
China.
Violated the Screen Law.
Henry Elsmann, proprietor of the Far
rem avenue hotel at 70 Farren avenue, was
arrested last night upon warrant charg-
ing him with violating the screen law He
was released upon SIS bonds.
Mamie Beats Her Mamma.
Officer .avis waa ca11ed haati1v to the