Morning journal and courier., 1894-04-27
WALLINGFORD.

Yesterday afternoon s. J. Hall, the Main
street grocer, was drawing lawn mower
along Main street when he was surprised
to hear the cries of boy close behind him,
and looking around, he saw Joseph Costa,
q ten-year old boy residing on Prince street,
holding up his hand covered with blood.
Upon examination the end of the first fin
ger down to the first joint was missing.
The boy had come up behind Mr.. Hall and
put his finger down into the lawn mowers
revolving blades to try how it felt. He
found out and won't try it again.
Charles E. Drum, a popular mem Der of
the T. A. B. and Miss Annie e. Fleming
were married in the Church of the Holy
Trinity at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Miss Alice Fleming, sister of the bride,
was the bridesmaid, and P. J. Luby best
man. A reception was held last evening at
the home of the bride on Wallace row. The
members of the T. A. B. society paid their
respects to the newly married couple.
Charles 8. Grunner left yesterday for
Providence, where on Monday afternoon
he will wed Miss Eta Vose Simmons.
They will return here on Tuesday.
Adolph Gente, q die sinker at the nickel
shop, will be married on Sunday, May 8,
to young lady in Hoboken. They will
tour.
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.'s works are
closed until Monday.
I. F. Steam, president of the Barbour
Silver company of Hartford was the guest
yesterday of 81. E. Biggins.
The Ramblers will have q smoker this
evening.
The q. A. R. will assist Byron Hill to
celebrate his fftieth anniversary this even
ing. The vets will be royalty entertained,
for North Farms has always been noted
for Its hospitality and hard cider.
There will be . ball game Saturday be-
iden and Wallingford. The local nine Is
made up as follows: Hutchinson, catcher;
DeMills, pitcher; Dooley ,shortstop; Bridget,
first base; White, second base; Downs,
third base; Rumble, left field; Hsnley. right
field; Morrisey, center field. Thomas
Downey Is manager.
The arguments In the W. ]. Morse case
will be heard to-day in New Haven.
The house of Jasob Yass, ct the foot of
Chittenden hill on Quinnipiao street, is
placarded by the health officer on account
OF severe cRSe OF O1putnoSla.
Arbor day will be observed next week at
the Central district school, and several trees
will be planted.
The National band has been engaged for
Memorial day by All. Dutton post g. AR.
Tho committee on thu anniversary csle-
bration Of Accansut lodge, I. O. o. r., on
Nay 10, will meet at the lodge room on
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The meeting Of the committee on the
wants of the IRE department was an inter-
esting one and the matter was thorouahly
discussed. Ex-Chisf Ross recommended
the Leading of the vacant store in town hall
for the Clocks" and lowering the floor to
meet the necessity. The meeting was op.
posed to locating the ''Hooksn on the
plains, as it was expressed by . vote.
II was also voted that the borough Off.
GERS procure estimates Of expense for 1T
ting up the room In the town hall building,
estimates for fire alarm system, trucks for
three to be placed In each of the three
houses, and three men to each house at |
night, and same to be carried out a. soon
u possible. Meeting adjourned.
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