The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-01
WILLINGFORD.

Mrs. Asenath Broadway, an eccentric old lady who had resided alone on the south plains for twenty years, died at o'clock yesterday afternoon, aged eighty-four years. Many years ago she resided In New Haven and had for over forty years been nurse. She had had five husbands, four of which she had procured divorces from. One has died She had been twice married since her sixtieth birthday, Her last husband was William Keeler of this place, who died a few years ago in Newberne, N. C. For fully twenty years the deceased has had in her house a coffin and full outfit of burial clothes, which she had kept on the upper floor of her house all arranged ready for use. She was a sister of William E. Broadway, the forger, who is now in custody in New Jersey awaiting trial.
 Henry Russell lost the end of his f1n- ger under drop at R. Wallace x Sons factory yesterday.
 It is stated on good authority that Arthur Brooks of Higganum, who was in town yesterday, has sold to M. J., Butler the property on Center street opposite town, consisting of the build ing where A. E. Russell conducts a billiard room, and the house adjoining on the west Side.
 Thomas Pagnam of Colony street was confined to his house yesterday by a serious trouble with his eyes. G. K. Darlington was filling his position as clerk at J. W. Lanes store.
 Reserved seats for Hoyt's "Trip to Chinatown" are now on sale at Pixley's. H. w. Andrews arrived home last even- ing from a weeks business trip in the eastern part of the state in the interest of Rogers & Hubbard's fertilizer.
 Madame Schelesman of Rosemary hall will give violin recital next Mon day evening.
 Rev. J. E. Wildman has received word from Rev. H. I. Bodley of Mt. Vernon stating that it will be impossible for him to be here next Sunday.
 Mrs. c. A. Holmes will conduct the w. c. T. U. services at the Congrega- tional church this afternoon at o'clock
 To-day is the last chance to make out your tax list and avaoid the 10 per cent. addition. The assessors will be at the selectmens room during the day and evening.
 The rain which came last evening was welcome, as the streets were very dusty.
 The misfIt smoker of the Ramblers at their rooms last evening was very enjoyable affair. The costumes worn were unique and grotesque and were cnisfits in good earnest. Harry Will 1iams had on an old beaver hat that was once in style, but not inside of the last 200 years, and originally covered a head fully four sizes larger than Harry's. About 9:30 there was stir when the announcement was made to ''look wild" as young lady was con- ing with her companion to look in upon the smokers. There was a murmur of surprise when Burt Marriott with Harry Leighton, stylishly arrayed in a female costume representing Miss Langtry or Miss Lank, try, as some one remarked, walked into the room when after a few greetings Miss l.. favored the boys with a specimen of the popular style of stage dancing and high kicking. Charlie Nearing's high hat suffered by the exhibition. A flash light photograph of ths>young lady was taken by J. R. Cottrell. w. H. Taylor, Harry Williams and others helped to entertain the assemblage by their songs and other pleasantries. The affair was a jolly one and a great success,
 6,,I1n TtoJ 4o the BPS train to New Haven last even- ing and made a failure of it and fell, catching hold of the platform of the moving car, and was dragged about f1f- ty feet and narrowly escaped being crushed under the wheels Officer Reil- ly came to the rescue and seized the Italian and pulled him out of his dan gerous position. A big bottle of whis- key in his pocket was smashed, which seemed to cause the man more anxiety than his narrow escape.
 THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING.
 Chairman J. R. Campbell called to or der the adjourned town meeting last evening at 50, at which time just for ty-two persons were in the hall. After the reading of the call by the town CleTk U. sE. MOTHS, one or the 1nVeStl- gating committee, asked for a continu- ation for two weeks.
 John M. Hall objected to the proposi- tion, as in his opinion the committee had been given plenty of time to inves- tigate and any further continuance was useless,
 H. F. Hall wanted to have the con- tinuance granted, and as usual aired his oratory and as usual informed the meeting that he was @ taxpayer
 After considerable discussion it was voted to grant the continuance, after which H. P Hall made a motion and upon the request of one of his followers withdrew the same
 The following motion was made:
 That the committee be empowered to procure the services O. a legal adviser and employ the services of an expert accountant to examine the accounts, If in their opinion it is deemed necessary.
 H. F. Hall offered an amendment that s150 be appropriated for expenses of the committee.
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