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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Special Journai-Courier News service.D
 Branford, Dec. 19.-R, Foote, who has been having trouble with his eyes. was in New York city this week to consult a specialist.
 Examinations to decide upon the pro- motions of pupils are the main feature Of the routine at the Branford High school this week
 The Yale undergraduates who reside i in Branford are home for their Christ mas vacation.
 Saturday being St Thomas day. di- vine worship will be held in Trinity church at 10 o'clock
 The younger members of st. Mafy's R, c, parish have been attending mass every day this year. in preparation for time.
 Miss Edith Drake was In New York citp this week on combined business and pleasure trip.
 John W. Nichols aind his son, John W, ir4 were in New York city on bus mess this week
 MT and Mrs William Barron and Miss Agnes Barron. who have been spending several months at the former home of MT. Barron in Scotland, ar- rived home in Branford thls week.
 The Battery basketball team defeatd the All-Armory aggregation of New Haven at Pythian hall Wednesday evening by a score of to 5. The game was exciting from start to finish; the battery team is doing some great goal throwing this season, having won near 1y every game.
 The regular social hop at the Short Beach bowling alley this evening, at tracted quite a number from the cen ter,
 The apron and food sale which was conducted by the ladies of Trinity par. ish in the vacant store in the Hosley block, next to the postoffice, last even. ing, proved great success; the onl9 drawback was the insufficient number of tine articles for sale, the demand fal exceeding the supply,
 Miss Mae Donahue, teacher in th' Canoe Brook school, will spend her va cation at her home in Mystic.
 Miss Hettie Lake has resigned he situation with the Branford Manufac turing company
 The regular drill of the Second pla toon, Battery A, c, N. G. was held a the armory this evening, and was de voted to instruction in the maneuYers T. B. Beach, jr., a former resident o this place. and an enthusiastic basket ball man, was in town last evening. an I witnessed the game at Pythian hall } Captain W. H. Ltnsley of the sloo } Henry Willis' has been at his home oi Milford avenue this week.
 Hon A. NJ Young and family of Ne1 York city. will spend Christmas at thei summer home, the Anchorage, Cres cent Bluff.
 } James C. Palmer is caring for Joh
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock a man who later ave his name as Ab- raham Merwin, of Milford. Conn, was picked up on Atwater avenue by the local police in a half unconscious con dition. At the life he was found the man could not speak but after a few hours thaw out in the police station he was able to speak, The man had not been drinkin and had a box of caIriae painters toos with him. The
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Frank Braithwaite. the Bridgeport monologist who has appeared in this place and Derby several times. will be among the entertainers at the public smoker of Court Lincoln, F. of A, which is to be held in Arcanum hall this evening. The smoker promises to be a great social event.
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What Time Is t
 By YOUR Stomach
If Your Stomach Does Not Strike ''NTeaI Timer Three Times n Day, It
 Usually Mems Dyspepsia.
HOW TO BE ENTERTAINMENT,

As a rule all hours of the day look alike, and feel alike. to the dyspeptic. There is no hankering for breakfast, no gnawing for lunch, and no mouth watering for dinner, Disgust takes
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ing.
 Isadore Knapf, University of Penn. 1911, arrived home this morning. The night school will close for the holidays tomorrow evening, reopening Thursday evening, January ?.
 The Christmas exercises at the Phelps school this evening were at tended by a large number of the fath- CTS, mothers and friends of students The long program was rendered in a fine manner and the frequent outbursts of applause showed that their work was being appreciated. The program waa as follows:
 Chorus. All Hail to the King School Recitation, Songs of Christmas .....
 John Knox Song, The Infant King ...............
 Beatrice Alexander Recitation, Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight .................
 Barbara Wallace Chorus, The Promised One is Here.
 School Recitation, Old Christmas .,.......s
 Janet Marlin Song, Beautiful Star. Barbara Nelson Recitation, Kris Kringles Surprise ;.
 Carrie Munson Recitation, santa's Secret ...........
 Dorothy Ives Chorus. Hail. Radiant School Recitation, Alteration of the Magi...
 Philip Cowles Recitation Jes fore Christmas .,.,,
 Douglas Alexander Chorus, Ringing for His Birthday...
 Primary Class Recitation. Grandma's Mistake ,..,.f
 Lillian Newcomb Duet, Glory to God in the Highest. Katherine Foster, Jessie McCleIland Recitation, Christmas on the Farm,
 Marie Jacques Chorus. Carol to Our King School Recitation, Suppose ... Ethel Manning Song, The Christmas Star ..,,..,..t.
 Ma!orie TuttIe Recitation, Penelope's Christmas Dance .............. Katherine Foster Chorus, On Happy Christmas Day..
 schoo
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The Celtic Literary association will hold an important ma aeting ibis even ing in Celtic hall at wh!eh all members are requested to be present.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
T)ERBY
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 The third annual concert and dance given by Derby city lodge, I. Q, s. or j., in Gould armory last evening, was very largely attended and proved to be an enjoyable event for all present, Besides the members and friensd of the lodge from this place and Ansonia there were many out-of-town guests present The music for the occasion was furnished by zlegIer's orchestra. The committee in charge were very much elated over the fact that besides being a social success the event also proved to be a financial success.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
SHELTON.

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 The ladies of St Joseph's parish are requested to go to the chapel any time they have a few moments to spare in order to assist in decorating the chap lel for the Christmas exercises.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
FAIR HAVEN.

Already there has been something do- ing in this vicinity in the line of fox hunting. Walter Crockett and Fred Deloy are reported to have each bagged a fox. MT. Crockett has half a dozen fine hounds and all of these dogs can generally be depended upon to start a fox if there is one around. There are few more fox hounds owned in this vicinity It is said that there are foxos enough over east and not far from the New Haven line, for sssT are not hunted sufficiently to di-
 sh their numbers very much. It
 expected that tidings would have En received of a number of these anil Als shot after the recent snow storm, it apparently none have been brought wn.
 Stock up with Christmas poultry which Twill arrive at the beginning of next 9week. It is not believed that poultry will be higher than it was at Thanks giving,
 The steamer Amanda owned by Lan- craft Bros. is being rebuilt and en- larged at Greenport. The steamer has capacity for 1900 bushels of oysters, but when enlarged this capacity will be increased to 3700 bushels. The present engine, which is nearly new, will be utilized in the new boat, but 8 more powerful boiler is being built here by the Bigelow company. The cost of the reconstruction will reach nearly $1O,000 The new boat will bear the name Amanda E. Lancraft.
 The w. c. T. IL, No. 2, will hold a meeting. at Its hall, 1T Grand avenue, this afternoon, This gathering is for the purpose of organizing a mothers meeting. Mrs Storer will preside.
 News has been received here of the marriage of Miss Della Smith and Ja- cob H Johnson of Springfield The wedding took place at the home of the bride in New York city. Mrs Johnson resided in Fair Haven formerly and has many friends here.
 A sale is being arranged by the ladies of st. lAhthony's guild to be hel( Monday afternoon and evening at tht home of Mrs. Frank Quinn, 493 Ferry street.
 At the gathering of the Pleasure Whist club at the home of Miss Lucy Allen in Quinnipiac avenue "Wednesday prizes were awarded to Miss Editf Rowe, Miss Jessie Smith, Frank Browl and James Jenkins.
 Quite number of letters to sant' Claus by children wishing Christina gifts have been indited by Fair Hayel juveniles. All of these letters go t, the New Haven postofice and it is ex pected that many of these children vii he remembered by the saint who is S dear to the hearts of the children.
 N Christmas cgltata entitled "Th Coming of the King" will be given il the East Pearl Street M. E. churcl next Sunday evening,
 Regarding the building permit take out by the Connecticut company an which was reported to be for trolIe car shed near Ferry and Pine streets itsi is now claimed that 1t is for tn storage of sand It was thought tha the company intended to put a perma nent covering over the cars, whic
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The Missionary circle of the Baptist church will holds its resaiar meeting at the church at o'3l 1ck to-day
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
K. of c. Elect.

Grand Knight--T E Egan. Deputy Grand Knight-P. Delhunty Recording secretary-J. Donahue. Financial Secretary-J. Duncan. Treasurer-W Kelley. Warden-J. Wrinn, Chancellor Bonney.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The trolley accident which resulted in the death of Henry Doolittle last Monday was thoroughly investigated yesterday. The committee of investi- gation visited the scene of the acci- dent and put Motorman Corrigan and Conductor Ferguson through a long questioning. The result will undoubt- edly be the complete exoneration Of tho trolley crew,
 The town hall Will he the scene of two basketball games this week. Tri- day night the Lewis High school will battle with West Hartford High and Saturday the Independents and Tor rington High school will clash
 Most Of the factories in town will shut down until after the holidays The rolling mill" win not begin oper- ations until after New Years, The IT, S. X W. Co. will close tomorrow night until after New Years. The southington Cutlery company will Eshut down Tuesday for the holidays.
 "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party a farce. was played in Odd Fellows 5hari tonight by Union Rebekah lodge.
 Tho Christmas exercises of the Bap- list sunday school will be held Sunday evening.
 Schools in town will close sessions until after the holidays tomorrow night,
 The New Britain T. A. E. society Ienjoyed a slatghing party to this town tonight They enjoyed 3 turkey sup per at the Bradley.
 The installation services at the Plantsville Baptist church last night were well attended, A fine program was rendered,
 The U. M. T, club will observe ladies' night at their rooms tomorrow night. Whist will be the feature of the eyen- ing.
 Misses Lila Pratt, Hazel and Ruby Hutton and Marion Lewis are home from Mt, HolyoHe college for the holi- days.
 There will be Christmas praise ser, vices in Plantsyille Congregations church Sunday
 From present indications there vii be no racing on Meriden avenue Sat. day, as several of the speeders are out of condition.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

If tho Baby Is Cutting Teeth. be sure and use that old and well tried remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething, It soothes the child, wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea Twenty five cents a bottle
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
ANSONIA.

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 All the public schools in the city will close at Il o'clock to-day Tor q two weeks vacation. The college boys are returning home to spend the holidays.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The seni-final tug-of-war pull will be held in the Ansonia Opera house this evening. Mayor Charters will be present to offieiate as judge. The Web- sters will pull the Eagles this evening land the Fountains, the Y. Ms c. A. team. Following the contest a basket ball game will be the attraction.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The Good will Whist club, composed of people living in Ansonia, Derby and Shelton, will hold d public whist at the home of Mrs. Carrie Clark at 54 Elm street this city, tonight.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
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that obbsa1 to the most discr;irn- mating ,oi7 be found or exhibition ,n our slOUrooms. Our Hang,ng Donses. Floor Lambs, DeslL Lamps and Wal Braeksts are yeU vorth q uiis;;t from taose interested n Qipinq q charmiing Christmas gift. The most Harmonious co1Ors and dssigns, together so;th . ugds range ,n 6rce. You are cordially ;n- pjted to irsbsct these.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The seniors of the Branford High school will hold dance in Pythian hall -on the evening of New Years day.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The board of aldermen will hold tine last regular meeting of the year on Friday evening, January 27
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Several Branfordltes went to New Haven this evening to witness the box ing match, in which James J. Kelly of Cherry Hill was one of the principals.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Owenocos will bowl the Olympias in the City bowling league at the Wood bine alleys to-morrow evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

man was allowed to continue on his way about 4 o'clock,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Clovis Henquin was pronounced in- sane by Drs, sharpe anu Donovan who were appointed to examine him and Wednesday afternoon he was taken to Mtddletown by Lieut. Joseph Daily Henquin is sent to the asylum as a state charge under the new law as he is not a resident of the city.
 The body of Miss Lucy D. Swift, a former resident of this city, who died in a sanitarium in Chicago on Tues day, will be brought to this city to- day for interment. Miss Swift was born and lived in this city the greater part of her life only moving away q few years ago. She is well known in this city, especially in East Derby. Her father, Robert Z Swift, three sisters, Misses Orny C., Florence R.. and Ab- bic 5. Swift, and four brothers, Edwin T., J. Howard, William B., and Joseph IP. Swift survived her. The funeral services will be held at c. E. Lewis undertaking parlors at ? o'clock this afternoon. Interment will take place in 1 Oak Cliff cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

IIle bUaTW OI 9HUGaIIOIl IIeIu IIs Teg7 ular monthly meeting last night in the City court room and ended the busi- ness of the year. Superintendent of schools John w, Peck was present and made his annual report of the year The report was "a. very good one and in it he described the work accom- pHshed in the various schools during the year and of their present flourish ing condition.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The Derby Neck Library circle will meet this afternoon at the home oi Mrs Wilson Priestly at TT Hawthorns avenue,
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NEWS OF NEIGHBORTNG PLACES.

R. Baldwin, an aged resident of the Paved street district.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20
CRAWFORD.

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 Branford, Dec. 19--R. Foote, who has been having trouble with his eyes, was tn New York city this week to consult a specialist
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The funeral of Frederick Elford, who died in the Bridgeport hospital We'd nesday, will be held from the under taking parlors of J. J. McLarney on Factory street this morning at 9 o'clock. Mir, Elford was the brother of tA. I Elford, foreman of tn eteanl- ing department of the A. B. & e Co.,, and was well known in this city. One daughter, who makes her home with A. J. Elford, survives the deceased.
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Saturday morning Principal J. ", McGroty leaves for his home in Dover, N. H,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The schools in the city will close at il o'clock to-day until after the holt- days.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Examinations to decide upon the pro- motions of pupils are the main feature Of the routine at the Branford High school this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Mrs Ellen Doran is seriously III at her home on Elm street, East Derby.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

All the stores in the city who form Ierly conducted business on Sunday ex- cept those allowed to do 50 by law will have to refrain from doing So ffrom now on or be hauled into court, Be- cause of the complaints regarding Sun I day business lately brought to the no- 1 tice of Prosecuting Attorney C.rC. Ford and also because of the petition against this business handed to the attorney yesterday signed by IS firms MT Ford addressed g communication to Chief Ellis calling his attention to the laws on the subject and requesting him to report all violations of the statute. The chief when interviewed did not seem to want odiscuss the matter and when asked what the police would do he said he did not know
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The Yale undergraduates who reside in Branford are home for their Christ mas vacation
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The marketmen are preparing to stock up with Christmas poultry which twill arrive at the beginning of next gWeek. It is not believed that poultry will be higher than it was at Thanks giving,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

M Christmas cglltata entitled "The Coming of the Klng" will be given in the East Pearl Street M. E. church next Sunday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Saturday being St Thomas day. di- vine worship will be held in Trinity church al 10 o'clock.
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Aocanant won from the Hancock lodge by 24 points in the pool tourna- ment last evening, The scores:
 Accanant Hancock.
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Twenty-Five years ago, H. H. Hans com was getting ready to build q schooner which bore his name. This schooner was built at the old ship ward in Ferry street, near River street.
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iRegarding the building permit taken out by the Connecticut company and which was reported to be for trolley car shed near Ferry and Pine streets. 1t is now claimed that it is for the storage of sand It was thought that the company intended to put a perma- nent covering over the cars, which
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The Parish Aid society of St, James church, served supper in the church parlors last evening.
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At the power house in Grand avenue, several car loads of machinery arrived this week and the material is being Iunloaded and placed in the power house. This new machinery is intended to in- crease the power at this station nearly three-fold
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James c. Palmer is caring for John
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Quite d number of letters to Santa \ Claus by children wishing Christmas gifts have been indited by Fair Haven juveniles All of these letters go to the New Haven postofice and it is ex- pected that many of these children will he remembered by the saint who is so dear to the hearts of the children.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Miss Josephine Stevenson, Smith 1911, arrived last evening for the holidays.
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At the gathering of the Pleasure Whist club at the home of Miss Lucy Allen in Quinnipiac avenue Wednesday prizes were awarded to Miss Edith Rowe, Miss Jessie smith Frank Brown and James Jenkins.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

A. D, Judd, fho has been very i'll at his home on,skouth Main street, was
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Hon. A. NJ. Young and family of New York city. will spend Christmas at their summer home. the Anchorage, Cres- cent Bluff.
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The younger members of St Mafy's R. C. parish have been attending mass every day this year. in preparation for time.
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Rev. Andrew Burns Chalmers. DID, ot Worcester, formerly pastor of the Grand Avenne Congregational church will leave in February for the Holy Land. pr. Chalmers is contemplating making a trip of three months.
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There have been very low tides this week and considerable quantities of clans have been secured.
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A sale is being arranged by the ladies of St. Anthony guild to be held Monday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Quinn, 49S Ferry street.
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The night school will close for the holidays tomorrow evening, reopening Thursday evening, January ?.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

The town hall will be the scene of two basketball games this week. Fri day night the Lewis High school will battle with West Hartford High and Saturday the Independents and Tor rington High school will clash
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were recently switched on to the tracks between Ferry and Rowe streets, but the shed is for the storage of sand for sprinkling purposes and it is to be erected on the land between the Ferry street barn and the old Shore Line layout. It will be 75 feet long and 20 feet wide.
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From present indications there will be no racing on Meriden avenue Sat- day, as several of the speeders are out of condition.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Miss Edith Drake was In New York citp this week on combined business and pleasure trip.
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Mrs. May Stone of Lenox street, has gone to Albany to spend the holidays with her daughter.
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Isadore Knapf, University of Penn, 1911, arrived home this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

Captain W. H. Linsley of the sloop Henry Willis has been at his home on Wilford avenue this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

John W. Nichols and his son, John W, ir. were in New York city on bus mess this week.
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The school in the Fair Haven dis trict will close this afternoon for the holiday vacation and will reopen on Thursday, January ? In all of the schools of the district each pupil has made some gift which has come under the head of instruction in drawing. These gifts were made by the pupils for gift distribution at Christmas.
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MT and Mrs. William Barron and Miss Agnes Barron. who have been spending several months at the former home of MT. Barron in Scotland, ar rived home in Branford this week.
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The All Content Whist club will meet on the last night in the year at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Stone in Quin- nipiac avenue. The last meeting was held at the home of Mrs, Henry Pal mel.
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Constable R. s. Austin served at tachment papers to-day in the civil suit of P. T, Saleski Go. vs. c. S. and Salvador Deghello of this place. The suit is over a bill of $125 for flour. The case is returnable to the court of com mon pleas, Tuesday, January {.
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There will be Christmas praise ser vices in Plantsyille Congregational church Sunday.
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The w. c. I'll IT., No. 2, will hold a meeting at its hall, 1T Grand avenue, this afternoon, This gathering is for the purpose of organizing a mothers meeting. Mrs. Storer will preside.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-20

News has been received here of the marriage of Miss Della Smith and Ja- cob H. Johnson of Springfield The wedding took place at the home of the bride in New York city. Mrs. Johnson resided in Fair Haven formerly and has many friends here.
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reported as much improved this even
 ing