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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Byron.

Rev. l.. G. York, of Detroit, is a guest
at the M. 4. parsonage--Miss Mabel
Lewis is assisting III. Z. Cole in her
store-Mr. M. Curry, of Ludington,
was calling on friends in Byron last
week-Flora Bennett and Edna Chaffe
attended the State Teachers Institute
at Lansing last week--Hugo w. Rich
ards, of Comma, is visiting his grand
mother, Mrs. Jabez Closes. w. Cog
shall, of Burlington, Kansas, is visiting
at N. Gulick's-Ben Fisher and David
Davidson visited at Drayton Plains last
week-Our postoffice is now located
in DIR. Parrish's drug store--Frank
Tillman and family spent New Years at
Perry-Mrs Fred Lewis is visiting at
st Johns--Mrs. George Downing is
visiting in Canada-H. 7. Newman is
obliged to walk with the aid of crutches
on account of sprained ankle--C.
NJ Buell. has returned from Kentucky,
where he has been on business connect
ed with the selling OF potatoes. He Is
in poor state of health and has been
confined to the bed since his arrival
home-E. G. Tuckey, who went from
here to Rochester, Oakland county, has
sold out there and removed to Milford,
where he has engaged in business
Another Byron girl has been taken .'for
better or worse" This time it is Miss
Cora Gault, while the lucky fellow is
Mr. Russell Wilkinson, of Vernon. The
knot was tied on the 2Sth by Rev. s.
Bird. of Gaines--Mrs. G. Z. WEIGH
Is visiting at the home of Register of
Deeds j. ID. Royce in COrunna----A.
W. Hoisington was at Ovid this week
Mrs. +. A. Banner, of North Newburg,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed. WEIGH
this week.-Mrs.. j. s. Joslin is at
Sault Ste Marie this week--Joseph
Olrich and Z. ID. Wiltsey were in Corun-
ma Thursday-F. r. Lawrie is at
Nicholson this Week.-Mrs. Vone Hois-
ington, of Marcellus, called on friends
here the first of the week-T. A. Law
RE was at Corunna Tuesday, new
clothing store is coming to Byron; its
good thing help it along-R. A. Lord
came over from OwOssO and spent Sun
day at his home here--Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Buffers are visiting at Gaines this
week-A. f. Morgan and wife have
returned home after spending the holt
days in Livingston county--Mrs. S.
Milkins entertained Mrs. Hitchcock, of
Dundee, the fore part of the week.
Q. A. Fritz has new piano--The
stone crusher has been tried and found
to do all it was recommended to do.
Now let the good work go on until
Burns township has the best roads in
the county-Miss Ellie Secord, of Sag
inaw, is visiting her father-The M.
w. of A. New Years party was a sue
cess, there being SO numbers sold and
everyone was well pleased with the way
Camp 2493 conducted affairs. Come
again New Years, 1900, boys.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Garland.

Last week Wed nesday morning the
people in this vicinity were very much
shocked to hear that John Richmond,
Jr., living one mile east of this place
had been hurt by falling tree while at
work for Ray Tabor, and that the doc
tor had pronounced the case hopeless,
but such was the case, and Thursday
morning he died without ever regaining
consciousness. The funeral services
were held at the Dunkard church,
Revs. ID. Youngs and d. S. Cramer, of
Burton, fficiating--Sunday Dec 25.
occurred the election of officers and
teachers in the Sunday school. Ray
Tabor was elected superintendent;
Mrs. Lucy Waters, assistant superin-
tendent and teacher of Bible class; Miss
Fanny Colby, secretary and teacher of
intermediate class; Miss Eliza Green.
treasurer and teacher of infant class;
Miss Killrain, teacher of young peoples
class-The revival meeting at the Dunk
ard church Is still in progress Mrs
G. j. Austin returned last Friday from
a visit with her sons at Williamson
Henry Northrup and wife, of Owosso,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Northrups
parents--Rev. A. +. Miller, of Kinley,
preached at Garland last Sunday to
very appreciative audience.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
ChancerY Sale.

In pursuance and by virtue of decree of the
Circuit Court for the county of Shiawassee.
State OF Michigan, In Chancery made and
entered on the 24th day of December A. ID.
1898, In certain cause therein pending where.
In Elizabeth Young Foreman, complainant and
Jasper d. Gould, Frederick Danckert, Fredrica
Danckert, John K. Hilderbrant and CYNTHIA
Hilderbrant, defendants Notice Is hereby Civ
en-, that shall sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the front door of the court
house In the city OF Corunna, Chat be-
ing the place OF holding the Circuit Court for
said County, on Saturday, the 18th day of Feb.
ruary, A. d. 1899, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon,
the following described property, viz All that
certain piece or parcel of land situate In the
Township OF Caledonia, County OF Shiawassee,
and State OF Michigan described as follows
Commencing at the northwest corner OF the
east " OF the southwest quarter (kD of section
twenty eight (28), township seven ~ north range
three (S) east, and running thence easterly
along the east and west quarter line about
twenty-four (24) rods to Wsner street In said
city OF Corunna. thence south to the Toledo
Ann ArbOr and North Michigan Railway, thence
westerly on the line OF said railway about twen-
ty-four (2D rods, thence north to place Of begin
ming. being part OF the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter Of section (2s) in township
seven (7) north range three (3) east and con.
tanning about Two and one half (2h) acres more
or less.
Dated January 8, 1899.
JOSEPH H. COLLINS
Circuit Court Commissioner, Shiawassee Coun
ty, Michigan.
VAN RANsT POND.
Solicitor for Complainant.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Henderson.

About sixty of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. A. Convis surprised them at
their home Friday night, it being the
occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary. A most enjoyable time
was had by all and large number of
useful presents were left Mr.. and Mrs.
Convis by the callers. A silver tea set,
silver cake basket and silver spoons
were among the gifts-The Misses FL
la and Emma Hook spent New Years
with friends in Byron and vicinity
Miss Anna Epton has returned to the
Nj. a. c., where she is attending school
--h Huber and wife went to Ben
ningtoL Thursday on business Mrs
A. W. Preyer was in Owosso Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Foote, of Byron, have
been visiting friends here during the
past week MIR. and Mrs. Frank Con-
Wis, of Maple t. ids and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. ID. Hay, - = :na, spent New Years
at the her: =, A. Hayt.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Burton.

Prof. G. Filkins, of Ann Arbor, spent
the past week with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edmund Filkins-Rev. A. +.
Miller, of kindie, Huron Co.. preached
an eloquent and practical sermon from
the words, THAT thou highest war a
good warfare, " in the M. p. church Sun
day morning--Mrs VIM. Potter, of
Flint, visited Mrs. A. E. Cadz Tuesday
Harry Woodruff and two sisters,
Ethel and Ella, who have BEE a visiting
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hud-
son Smith, for the past week, returned
to their home in Yale Monday-Miss
Grace Greene, who came home to spend
the holidays returned to her school in
Hobert Tuesday--Perry Dunbar en-
tertained about twenty of his young
friends from Owosso Friday evening of
last week in a royal manner. at the
home of his sister, Mrs. j. N. Mcbride
-Elvin Smyth returned to his home
in Plainfield, Saturday--Miss Nellie
.Brokaw of Ovid. was in town Saturday
The Misses Beulah and Kate Potter
are spending the week with their grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BrOkaw,
of Ovid--Revival meetings began in
the NJ 4. church Tuesday evening
The aid society of the NJ p. church will
meet at the home of Mrs. j. G. Cook,
Tuesday, Jan. 10, at ten o'clock--Miss
Lizzie Lignian, who is teaching school
near Laingsburg, spent last week at her
home in this place--Mr. and Mrs. Le-
vi Waters, of Garland, were the guests
of III. Scott and wife Wednesday-Mr.
and Mrs. N. l.. Randall spent the holi.
days with friends and relatives in Kala-
mazoo, Three Rivers and Galesburg
Mrs. j. N. Mcbride and daughter,
Lois, are spending the week with friends
in Owosso--George Mitchell returned
to Flushing the first of the week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Brewer Everett.

The marriage of Miss Nora 4. Brew
or, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f. L..
Brewer, TO Mr.. John +. Everett, of
Grass Lake, occurred at four O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon at the home of the
brides parents on Goodhue street, Rev.
Frank Arnold, of Chelsea, officiating,
assisted by Rev. S. Breed, of Ann Ar
Dor.
The bride and groom stood under a
pretty canopy of smilax during the cere-
mony. The bride was attended by Miss
Nellie Densmore and wore a dress of
white albatross with liberty silk trim
mings. The groom was attended by
his brother, MIR. Henry Everett, of
Ypsilanti. A pretty musical feature
was contributed by Miss Helen Shana-
felt, who played "Oh, Promise Me" upon
the piano. Congratulations followed
and then the party was served with a
wedding dinner while seated at prettily
arranged and decorated small tables.
The whole effect was pretty and the
wedding was charming one though
limited to small number of guests on
account of the poor health of the BRIDES
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett are quite well
known in this city. The bride has al
ways made her home in this city with
her parents, and has now a large circle
of friends by her bright, cheerful ways
She was graduate of the Owosso high
school class of "a and of the '95 class of
the state mol NAL at Ypsilanti. For the
last three years she has been q teacher
in the Emerson school in this city. Mr..
Everett. who Is principal of the Grass
Lake school, has met Owosso young
people on numerous occasions and has
invariably made friends here who now
congratulate him on his success in win
ming one of Owosso's fair daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett will 90 to
housekeeping at Grass Lake where they
will be followed by the congratulations
and best wishes of many Owosso
friends. The TINES adds its congratu-
latiOns to the rest.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
THE SUPREME BENCH.
Judge Daboll Will Enter the Race to Sue
cead Judge Grant

Judge Daboll Will Enter the Race to Sue
coed Judge Grant.
From st. Johns Republican:
The term of Judge Grant as Justice
of the Supreme court expires January
LIST. 1900. His successor will be nomi-
mated in February, and elected at the
spring elections. Judge Sherman b.
DabOll, of st. Johns, after consultation
with friends in various parts of the
state, and very many assurances of sup
port, has decided to enter the race.
The judge is now in the prime of life.
He has had long experience as a law
yer, and one term and fraction as cir
cult Judge His record in the supreme
court is good, comparatively few of his
decisions being reversed. Governor
Luce appointed him quartermastsr gen.
eral, and while he was serving the state
in that capacity, the governor appoint
ed him circuit Judge on the creation of
the goth circuit. When he ran for cir
cult Judge six years ago, so well had he
satisfied the people of the district, that
no candidate was nominated against
him. He is today much stronger than
his party in Clinton and Gratiot coun-
ties. and has very wide state acquaint-
ance and is assured of very strong sup
port in the convention.
Judge Daboll has an honorable record
as q soldier and has filled the Office of
department commander for Mich gan.
He is of remarkably genial osi-
ton, always kind and consid of
others, not forgetting as Judge e
was a trial lawyer himself. i. aomi-
mated and elected, he would ag to
the supreme bench strong intellect,
untiring industry and unquestioned in
tegrity. His running qualities cannot
be beaten, and in this The Republican
believes he will surprise even his friends
IN mis- strength before the convention.
Having entered the race. he will use
all honorable means to obtain the NOM
ination.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
The Doctor NAV be good old man, but

The Doctor may be good old man, but
even so, medical examinations and the
"l0cal. application" treatment are abhorrent
TO ever modest woman. They are embar
raising, often useless. They should not be
submitted to until everything else has been
tried. In nine cases out of ten, there is no
reason for them. In nine cases out of ten
the Doctor In general practice isn't compe-
tent to treat female diseases. They make a
branch of medicine by themselves. They
are distinct from other ailments. They can
be properly understood and treated only by
one who has had years of actual practice
and experience In this particular line. This
Is true of DR.. r. V. Pierce, chief consult
Ing physician of the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y. DIR. Pier
ce's Fav0rite Prescription. q remedy for all
arrangements of the reproductive organs of
women. has been In actual use for more
than thirty years. 1t cures every form of
"female weakness"
List of letters remaining uncalled for In
Owosso pOst0ffice the week ending Dec 81:
James @. Smith, Mrs. Ada M. Smith, Mrs.
j. +. Moss (2), Wilfred Sloat, Grace Ran
del, Jennie Norton. Geo. Forbes, Mrs. ID.
Hennion. Henry Smith, Jaw Williams,
VIM. y. Lickie, Ed Wihstum, Joseph
Moss, w. N. Lusk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
SPANS Sunken Ships Floated.

Perhaps the greatest mechanical feat Of
the century has been the raising of some o
the Spanish warships which we're apparent
ly shot to pieces at Santiago. 1t seemed
utterly impossible to float them because OF
the terrible damage inflicted by our guns,
but the task has been accomplished. Dis.
eases of the blood, stomach and liver fire.
Quently wreck the health SO that their
appears to be no chance for recovery. But
when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is taken,
the disordered system Is speedily restored
to its old time vigor and tone. The Bitters
will regulate the liver, bowels and diges.
tive functions and purify the blood. You
can buy this remedy In any drug store, and
under no circumstances should you accept
anything said to be lust as good"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Union Plains.

Lewis Hankey and wife went to Cor
unna Saturday and retu"c.G Sunday
IN. p. Harder arr laughter Luie
returned "Wednesday night from a for
weeks visit in Huron county, ne
Epworth league gave an er' ertainment
at the school house Sunday evening
Quite large gathering of friends and
relatives we're en'e .ained at the home
of Harvey CO.. aud wife Saturday even
ing-E4win Gurden and family visit
st the home of b. S. Foskets last week
" ednesday-Mrs. L. G. Fosket and
lite boy, of Ashley, are visiting friends
in this vicinity this week-Mr Els
worth and Miss Elda Hoover, of Buffalo
N. Y, are guests of G.. W. Hoover and
family; also Miss Lula Hoover, of Flint.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
BURROWS A WINNER.
Re-nominated for u. s Senator by Accla-
mation-Albert Pack Withdrew-E.
I. Adams Elected Speaker.

mation-Albert Pack Withdrew-E.
]. Adams Elected Speaker.
The senatorial contest ended Wednes-
day evening by the unanimous renomi-
nation of Senator j. G. Burrows. The
result had been foreseen for weeks by
almost every one except by few blind
adherents of Gov. Pingree, who put
forth desperate efforts to defeat Senator
Burrows. The result is a magnificent
victory for the latter, and is highly sat
isfactory to the great majority of the re-
publicans of Michigan. The fight was
in many respects a warm one, although
too One-sided to be considered really
exciting, as the Senator was sure to re-
ceive not less than SO of the 119 votes in
the caucus. The friends of Albert Pack
refused to concede that Mr.. Burrows
would be winner until after the house
caucus on Tuesday evening, when Hon.
E, j. Adams, of Grand Rapids, defeated
Hon. j. j. Carton, of Flint, the Pingree-
Pack candidate for speaker, by a vote
of 48 to 44-the first ballot showing 46
votes for each candidate. Wednesday
morning Mr.. Pack withdrew from the
held and rendered Senator Burrows his
congratulations upon the splendid fight
ma @ in his behalf by his friends
throughout the state.
The outcome of both the senatorial
and speakership contest is decided
blow to Gov. Pingree. Indeed, his OK.
mark alone defeated Mr. Carton for
speaker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06

Rep. Geo. T. Mason will show himself
just as fearless in his efforts to advance the
cause of equal taxation or any other just
measure as he was In his refusal to surren-
der his right to vote for the man of his
choice Tuesday in spite Of the dictation Of
Governor Pingree when the latter, not con-
tent with being governor, wished to be the
house of representatives as we'll.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Caledonia.

Sylvester Ostrander spent last week
with Henry Monroe's family--Anna
Amos is still unable to leave her bed,
having sustained severe injuries last fall
by being thrown down by an apple on
which she stepped--Clara Wilder
muth has gone to Lapeer county to visit
relatives-LenaS Shouts received gold
watch from Santa Claus on the Xmas
tree at the German church. Eddie Will
dermuth received silver watch at the
same tree--Godfrey Habor is very
i'll with lung trouble. Drs. Crum and
Knapp are attending him but he Is no
better at this writing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
Michigan Central Stock Yards, Detroit

Cattle were scarce, active at the Detroit Live
Stock Market, Thursday, January 5tb, quality
common; prime steers and heifers, N26 a $500
handy butchers, $3.50 "a 4. %; common, o. rs a
875; Gamers cows. 81 so a 276; stockers and
feeders, dull at % 70 a $50.
Mich COWS, active, at 5000 a $500; calves
active ut $500 a 6.25.
Sheep and lambs, active; quality common
prime lambs, N.6s a 500, mixed, $50 a 425
culls, 500 a $780,
Hogs, active; quality, good; prime mediums.
500 DS 20 workers. 1855 "a 800; pigs s. 300 o. So;
roughs, e2.76 "a 800; stays one-third OF: Grip.
pies, ei.00 per cwt. OF.
Reoeipts..Cattle, 300; calves 100; sheep, 1900;
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06

A number the Masonic fraters 20 to
Vernon tonight to attend the dedication
ball and banquet in the new Masonic hall
over DeHart Bros. new brick block.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY. EDITOR.
OWOSSO. FRIDAY, JAN. 6. 1890.

1t didn't take the Pingree machine quite
enc full day to find out that Shiawassee
county sent man to the legislatures man
who could refuse to be browbeaten, bullied
Or cursed into voting against his convic-
tons.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
To Cure a Cold In One Dav

Take Laxative Bronis Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money IL 1t fails to
cure. 25c The genuine has l.. B. @. on
each tablet,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06

Representative Mason was very fortu-
nate In securing one of the best seats in
the house, his name being the third one
called, giving him his choice of seats. He
has secured the appointment of Ray
WEIGH, of Byron, as one Of the janitors
Of the house.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-01-06
NO CURE. NO PAY.

If we can name
and locate your dis
ease or weakness
without asking you
any questions, you
should be convinced
that we are special
lists and can cure
you. Yet, to fur.
ther prove it we will
guarantee q cure OF
Ill sl-l.l nnsoA ~
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-06
BROOKFTELD.

TOWN AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
Robert Hawley has spent the holidays
with his mother.
There was grand Christmas enter
tainment and tree at the chapel, last
week Wednesday evening, with real
Santa Claus who came down the Chin.
ney.
Many guests from this town attended
the Morris-Fancner nuptials, Monday
week, at Danbury.
Stephen Meaney and family, John Bar
rect and Joseph BlOomer spent Christ.
mas here.
William O'Hare held family reunion
at his home, Christmas, his three married
daughters, with their families, and his
son from New Britain, and all the little
grandchildren being present, making a
large and happy family Gathering. In
the evening large Christmas tree was
illuminated, giving great pleasure to the
little ones.
Ezra Thompson and family are visiting
his brother in Kent.
Edward Warner was married TO Miss
Ryan, Sunday evening, at New Milford.
A wedding reception was held at the
residence Of her sister, Mrs Onda Ossiff.
Charles Miller, John Sheehan and
Thomas Mahoney were the guests of Viii.
liam O'Hare over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Duncan are to
commence housekeeping on West street,
New Milford, and will be at home Jan
uary 10.
Benjamin Knight, under his contract
with the Bridgeport Wood Fin. Co., the
past year has made II, 900 barrels. This
does not represent all the slick shipped,
as large quantities of il are shipped 9TH
erWise.
Robert Supple has sold large tract of
wood land, recently.
Frederick Jones was taken iii, recent
~. DR. Griswold is attending him.
Robert Dodge has moved to New Mil
ford. His many friends regret his de-
parture.
Many young men from this towa are
employed In New Milford asserting TO.
bacco.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-06
Fairfield County,,
EASTON.
CHRISTMAS AT ROCK HOUSE.

CHRISTMAS AT ROCK HOUSE.
The Christmas entertainment Of Rock
House school was held, last week Friday
afternoon, and was a very pleasant occa-
sion, each pupil acquitting himself, as
usual, ia a very creditable manner. Ihe
room, which had been prettilY trimmed
with running pine which the Older boys
had succeeded in obtaining, despite the
depth OF snow, by shovelipg it out, was
well flIed with parents aud friends OF
the school. Following is the program
singing, "Christmas time has come
again."
Opening Address, Fred Perry.
"ChristmAs Greeting" Leonard Bev'
ans.
Recitation, "Sing a Song Of Christ
mas" Eva Bevans.
Recitation, Walter Scott.
Recitation, ''KsLie's Christmas" Stells
Perry.
Glass Exercise, "Gifts for Jesus" Cliff
ford Perry, Leonard and Charley Bevans
Recitation, "a Visit from st Mich
OAA6," IOTh ClArks
Exercise, pheasant VISITORS" Ida
Bevsns, Alice Lyon, Stella Perry, EYs
Bevans, Steve Hall and Fred Perry.
Recitation, "a Merry Christmas,
Lille Bihbins.
Recitation, "a Christmas Wish,
George Bevans.
Recitation, Again J. viii tell it," Ids
BevanB.
Exercise, "Friends OF the Little Folks,
Steve Hall as Robinson Crusoe," Lors
Clark as ssBo Peep" Fred Perry al
slack Homer" George Bevans as ''Boy
Blue" and Alice Lyon as "Red Riding
HOod.n
Recitation, ''Pretender," Eva Beyans
Recitation, "Baby's first tooth" LIZZIE
Garnett.
Recitation, "Christmas Morning An,
ME Garnett.
Exercise, ''The Worlds Great Need.
Singing, "Santa Claus is coming by
school.
Distribution Of presents from tree,
each scholar receiving gift, together
with candy, grapes and oranges from the
teacher, and she In return was kindly re-
membered by each of her pupils.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-06
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.

The Christmas exercises which were
held at the Highland Baptist church on
tuesday evening passed off very pleas.
antlY. In place of the usual tree, there
was gigantic SNOWFALL, which was
found to contain Santa Claus with :
large pack of presents for the children
and candy and popcorn balls for every.
body. There was an excellent pro.
gramme; THE Flag drip and ssThe
Fairy dialogue" deserving special mem
ton, as also do the aolos by Miss vii.
loughby and Master Willie Brewster.
Mrs Clark Beardsley is at her old
home in East Lyme, for short visit.
Mrs Beach Shelton has visited .,
Warren Hubbelps.
Z. z. Bartlett is confined to the house
with an attack Of the grip.
Mrs Martha Brooks spent the holidays
in New Haven.