The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-27

Bank-BIatehIey Avenue Being Hard-
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 News.
 Willis Brown of Exchange street, who for the past year has held an im- portant position in the passenger ac- counting department of the Consoli- dated railroad under Comptroller H. M. Kochersperger, has severed his connec- tion with that company to accept a po- sition in the Merchants National bank on State street. Mir. Brown is bright young man and his many friends con- graduate him upon his being placed in this important position.
 The work of hardening Blatchley avenue from Chapel street to Grand avenue, which was begun about three weeks ago, is progressing rapidly and it is expected that the job will be fin- ished about October 1. The crosswalks are being done away with as the result of a petition sent to Director Coe signed by property owners, and when the work is completed there will be one continu- ous stretch of macadam from Chapel street to Grand avenue, which will af- ford an excellent roadway for bicycles, automobiles and carriages. The im- provement is hailed with delight.
 Thomas J. Kean, Charles Manville and others returned OH Monday last af- ter an extended ,cruisef with Captain Coveter of the yacht Castina. While away they. visited at Oyster Bay and witnessed the international yacht races off; Sandy Hook. All report fine time.
 The Misses Trust of Grand avenue are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Bonburg of New York. They expect to be away about :wo weeks.
 Miss Maud Granger of Waterbury, who has been visiting Miss Grace Ryals of Clinton avenue, has returned to her home.
 Mrs. John Peterson of Lloyd street has gone to Ansonia for months stay with friends. r.
 Miss Lillian Wilson of Clay street left yesterday for three weeks visit with friends in Pittsburg, Pa. A..
 Miss Anna English of Grand avenue has returned from New York, where she has been spending few days.
 Miss May Johnson of Saltonstall ave- nue, bookkeeper in Bulley's store on Chapel street. has returned from her vacation spent at Block Island. ~
 Here is a little article in which there is great deal of truth: "A merchant sent clerk to collect bill. The man to whom the bill was presented scanned it for moment, and said: I cannot pay this now: have even found it hard work to borrow enough money to go on vacation .,.. .....a.. -
 Live Oak council, Royal Arcanum, will hold it's regular meeting tonight. There are two candidates for initiation, who it is hoped by the officers will ap- pear tonight to take their degrees. The fall campaign Is at hand and Live Oak expects to land many applicants.
 The house in course of construction for Mrs. Marie E. Augur on Grand ave nue near Ferry street is raised and shingled and when completed will add much to the adornment of the avenue. When completed it Is expected that it will cost about s9,0O0.
 Mrs. Julia Hull of Blatchley avenue is on few days visit with her sister, Mrs. I. Abramson, at stoddard cottage, Madison.
 Walter H. Avery of Peck street, who was operated upon for appendicitis, is said to be on the road to recovery.
 George W. Dadman of Houston street spent a few days of last week in New, London, stopping at the Hotel Mohegan. While there he saw the large vessels in course of construction at the Eastern Shipbuilding company's yard and also had a good view of the racing yacht Constitution, which is dismantled and moored near the navy yard. He also states that an ocean tug 1S1 feet in length is being built for a large coal dealer of that port.
 Mrs. Roland Jones and son of Blatch- ley avenue have returned from Water- town, Conn.,, where they have been spending a few weeks. MT Jones, who, has been away for his health, is ex- pected home the latter part of this week. '