Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
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| One or the Largest Audiences Ever | Assembled in the Opera House Greeted Thomas E. Murphy Last Night - George Jones Sewers n Thumb-The Fire Department VIII Not Parade on Memorial Day-Rob- ert Halls Big Catch Of Trout.
 Thomas E. Murphy was greeted with the together in the opera house at his lecture of "Brother Jonathan and John Bulr' last evening. Long before 8 o'clock the people began to gather and soon about every seat was occupied. W. H. Newton presided at the meeting, which was opened by singing by Miss Carrie St. John and quartette composed of 0. H. Tibbitts, 0. O. Carroll, W. J. and Thomas Peers. The singing received merited applause. Chairman Newton introduced Mir. Murphy, who was reesived with enthusiasm, and after wait ing for the applause to subside he began his address by stating that 1t gave him great pleasure to be once again among his Wsllingford friends and that If ever a man had reason to be grateful for his treat ment by his friends in Wsllingford, be was that man. After more pleasant words as to his recent work In this place he branched out on his subject and did 1t up in 6 manner that was highly pleasing and edifying to his hearers. The lecture is full of interesting information and humorous situations.
 Mrs. Charles Harlburt, who for the past two years resided here on Washington street and only recently moved to Hol- yoke, Mass., has within a few days been stricken with paralysis, one side being affected.
 The annual meeting of the Ecclesiastical society will be held this evening in the Congregational church, to hear the report of the officers and for the election of the same.
 The temperance mass meeting will be held in the Congregational church Sunday evening at o'clock. O. H. Tibbitts will have the leadership of the temperance choir. All are invited to attend.
 Will Horne Is running as conductor on 6 palace car on the Atohison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and makes two trips & week from St. Louis to Houston, Texas.
 Representative George T.Jones was prsc- Using at amateur surgery yesterday, when the knife slipped and cut a severe gssh in his thumb, severing the tendons and prac- ticslly disabling that useful member. Dr. McGaughey attended and fastened the ends of the severed tendon together with fine silver wire, and 1t is hoped that they will, by process of nature, reunite again.
 It is probable that the fire department will not turn out on Memorial day, ss 30 many members of the various companies belong to Company K and other like or organizations that it will be impossible to get together enough to make g presentable
 b9Ssst 5s S,si ssgSsStss gSS soEn ss evening. the result of his days work on MT. and Mrs. T. B. Murphy and Sam De tArmitt were the guests of Judge Hub l bard yesterday afternoon and evening and were sightseeing about the borough in the | judge's 6ne turnout between 5 and 6 o'clock. MT. and Mrs. Murphy and Sam | were recognized as they passed the facto- ries and were given a greeting from the | windows by the employees, which was &C., knowledged by the entire party, who | waved their hands and removed their hats. The committee appointed by the superior court judge to assess the damages to Charles Bronson, q mill owner on Muddy river, to his privilege by the use of the water at the pumping station above, com prises D. B. Gsger of Birmingham, H. Wales Lines of Meriden and Willis E. Mil Ter of New Haven
 An additional $20 in cash was presented | to Rev. O. H. Dickinson yesterday morn | ing, it being contributions that came in | late.
 Rev Dr. Horton of Cheshire will preach in the Episcopal church Sunday morning. At the evening meeting Henry Hirous will read the service.
 The high school ball team play in Ham, l den this afternoon.
 | The ladies' bicycle club have club run | this afternoon.
 The Rovers of New Haven will come ur here tomorrow.
 Henry B. Hall will start Monday fol Chicago and take in the worlds fair.
 The White Rose Social club is to have 6 ball nine, with Ssmes Hutchinson as man | ager and Ed DeAills as captain.
 Thomas E Murphy gave notice last even ing that he should open his fall temper. auce campaign in this town.
 William E Hall has been elected second lieutenant of W. N. Mix camp, s. of ", ir place of Fred Nettleton, resigned, by req son of non-residence.
 The funeral of Mrs. 0. J. Allen will oc cur this afternoon at 2 o'clock from houst on Christian street.
 Attorney H. F. Hall is home from tn,
 west.
 The Ramblers Cycle club has decided tt
 enter a team in the Worcester meet May 9,
 and 30. The team will comprise O. Fret
 Lane, Frank Toothe, N. D. Futile and
 R. Cottrill.
 The steamer was out at Simpson's pon,
 for practice last evening and showed ul | wall