The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-03-24
A LOSS TO FAIR HAVEN
DEATH OF LAWYEB CURTIS J. BUsH-
 NELL YESTERDAY.

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 Curtis S. Bushnell, the well known lawyer of Fair Haven, died suddenly from heart disease yesterday afternoon. He was born in Westbrook November 15, 1925, and belonged to a family we'll known in the history of Connecticut
 On the paternal side he was a lineal descendant from Lieutenant William Bushnell, one of the early settlers of Saybrook, who represented his town for several sessions in the general court at Hartford.
 On the maternal side he was in direct descent from Hon. Robert Chapman, also an early settler of Saybrook. who represented his town fifty-two times in the general court.
 MT Bushnell was educated in the schools of Westbrook and Haddam; studied law with Hon. Samuel Ingham dAia ieitCi III lllC l dlC ldW SClOOI, lIOI1 which he was graduated in 1852.
 Since 1858. when he was admitted to the bar, he had been in continuous practice in this city. He had always had the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens to an unusual degree. During the war, and for several years afterwards, he was superintendent of schools in Fair Haven and prepared plans and superintended the construc- ton of the Grand avenue school, which has lately been superseded by the Strong school, still in process of erec- ton.
 For many years he was chairman of the society's committee of the Grand avenue Congregational church.
 He was an active and chief mover in the efforts which resulted in extending the limits of New Haven in 1S70 and of the New Haven school district in 1871, by which the annexed section ac- quired valuable governmental and edu- cational privileges.
 For several years past MT. Bushnell had devoted himself entirely to office and probate work, and to the manage ment of many important private trusts. His death is keenly felt and deeply mourned by his fellow citizens.
 On August 10, 1858, he was married to Margaret A. Clark, daughter of Daniel and Wealthy Clark of Haddam, who, with one son, survives him. The son, Curtis &, was graduated from Yale in 1891, taking high rank and many hon ors.
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 The burial of Mrs. Sarah A. Chidsey took place yesterday at the old ceme- tery in East Haven. Eight grandsons, the Messrs. Chidsey, Kirkham and Smith, acted as bearers. The funeral services were held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. c. c. Kirkham, Sunday afternoon, Rev. MT. Cook of Christ church, East Haven, officiating. There was a large attendance. Under taker Crawford had charge of the fun eral as also that of Horace E. Bart lett yesterday, the particulars of which are given in another column of this pa per
 At the meeting of Columbia castle, K. G. D., this evening six candidates will take the first degree and two will
 
 that all members interested in the cas- tie attend this meeting.
 At the Congregational council con- vened to try Rev. Mir. Brown of Madi- son to-day the Grand avenue Congrc~ gational church will be represented by Rev. J. Lee Mitchell and Joseph Son. ner and the Second church by Rev. D. M. James and l.. P. Deming. Rev. MT. James will be the moderator of the council.
 Miss Lillie Hendrickson, daughter of MT, and Mrs. Charles H. Hendrickson of Pine street, and Arthur w. Kennedy, with Peck & Bishop, will be married Monday, April 6.
 Miss Myra Futile, daughter of MT. and Mrs John G. Futile of Quinnipiac street, who has been visiting in the south several months, is expected home tomorrow Miss Futile visited several weeks at the home of her grandfather at York River, Va, and on the way north stopped at Washington and Bal timore, and is now visiting the family of William Futile in the latter city.
 The invitations are out for the mar riage of George E.. Kelley of Atwater street and Miss Alice Louise, daughter of MT and Mrs. John B. Boerner. The ceremony will take place at the Trinity M E. church Wednesday. April 8, at 6:30 D. m. The couple will be at home at 47 Atwater street after June 1.
 At a meeting of the society of the Second Congregational church, held on Saturday evening, it was voted to fix the salary of the pastor. Rev. D. M. James, at 5000 after May l. Tn addi- ton he has the use of the parsonage which is worth $500 per annum. Three years ago the salary was increased $500