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The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
THEFT CHARGES NOW
Or" Brand Will Have Five
Counts Made Against Him
To- day.

When the case OF Frank B. Brand,
charged with two counts of practicing
medicine without license comes up
In the city court this morning after
continuance there will be added to it
five counts of theft, the warrants in
which will be served this morning.
All the cases are the outcome OF pay
ment of fees to this man for which
the compliments claim they have not
received any returns. Two are
brought by the two parties in whose
name the previous counts were
brought, Mrs. Israel Goldberg. alleg-
ing that she had given Brand $17, and
Bessie Mittog, $22. The other counts
are II. Berman $23; Nathan Kauf-
man, $31. and man whose name on
the complaint reads Simon only, $40.
When asked last night II any direct
complaints of practice which had re-
suited in harm to the patients had
come in Sergeant Dennehy declared
none had yet been received. The sew
en- counts presented are likely TO re-
suit in a considerable jail sentence IL
the court finds Brand guilty.
Brand has been made defendant in
two suits. One was brought by
Josephine Howler, who had been en-
ployed by Brand as nurse She claims
that 5000 are due her for wages. Con-
stable Maley Wednesday attached
Brands surgical instruments in the
suit.
The other suit is brought by Morris
n. Alderman. furniture dealer In
Congress avenue. He fitted up three
rooms and an office for Brand and
was promised payment in three days.
He received in payment a worthless
check.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Surprise for Mr.. and Mrs. Fen
ton--0ld and Respected
Resident is Dead.

AT the lino new residence Of l., j..
Bristol. 1875 Atwater street. pleasant
surprise was rendered Mr. and Mrs,
Edward G. Fenton of 2l1 Blatchley
avenue on Wednesday evening, by the
Seawood club, local social organIza-
tion, OF which they are members The
Misses Bristol had provided many In
terestng amusements and games,
which occasioned much merrlment, the
winners receiving prizes. Many useful
little gifts were presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fenton. each gift being accom-
panied by an original verse. Some APP
propriate verses written for the occas-
ion were sung to well known air. Re-
freshments consisting Of salads, rolls
cake and cream, were served. About
30 people were present and a most do
lightful evening was spent. The COM
pany extended all good wishes to Mr.,
and Mrs. Fenton, who are to leave
April IA for California to visit Mr., Fen
tons father, who removed there from
this place some time ago. They will
be absent from home about two
months.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
Attorney Fowler on Tax Cases.

Attorney O. II. d. Fowler OF this
place has been retained with Alfred b.
Aubrey of Merllen as counsel for the
Citizens league In the well known test
tax cases which are being tried In Mer-
iden. A Meriden man In speaking of
the league securing the services OF a
Walllngford lawyer said.
Mr.. Fowler has had experience In
these tax cases In his home town and
In public official capacity he has
drawn complaints against Walling-
ford delnquents."
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
NARROW ESCAPE FOR TRAIN.
Locomotives Drive Into Colorado
Gorge Through Burning Bridge.

Buena Vista, Col, April "A Col
orado Midland passenger train with
100 passengers yesterday barely es-
capped destruction at burning bridge
at Yale siding After prompt applca-
tlon Of the air brakes the engineers OF
both locomotives leaped for their lives.
The coaches stopped at the brink of a
precipice, but the two locomotives fell
to the bottom of the gorge, The bag
gage car extended several feet over the
edge of the chasm. No one was in
iured Passengers We're transferred,
and continued on their journeys.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
WALLINGFoRD NEWS
Twelve Taken Into the Grange
Three Man Team Bow
ing League Formed.
Especial Journal-courIer New. servIce)

Especial Journal-Couricr News Scrvice.)
Wallingford, April AIT the meeting
of the Wallngford grange, held this
evening In Wallace block, twelve cam
dldates were administered the first and
second degrees. At the meeting next
week Thursday evening they will be
given the third and fourth degrees. And
a supper and dance will be held af-
ter the limitations are over. The candl-
dates who were put through the first
and second degrees tonight comprised
the following: John II. Burghoff,
George Peers, Miss Edna Edel. Miss
Maude Curtlss, Miss Mary Simpson,
Miss Helen Tyler, Mrs, J. r. Burghoff,
Mrs. George Peers. Miss Charlotte
Simpson, Leroy Leonard. Miss Sadie
Anthony, and Alton Hyde.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
New Bowling League.

a three-men team bowling league is
being formed for April and four teams
have already been entered The league
games VIII be played at the Woodbne
alleys and any bowler who wishes to
enter should hand hts name to Frank
Ray.
The teams entered so far are as fol-
lows:
Frank Ray, captain; Eugene Dray
and William Purcell.
John Cottrill, captain; Harry Bar
tholomew and Clayton Andrews.
Mr.. Haywood. captain Charles
Treat and Mr. Mills.
Joseph oConnell, captain; William
Parker and Frank Morris.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The recent death of Captain Theodore
Nelson, which has been mentioned in
this paper, has proved a very great be-
reavement to his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
James Nelson of "a Front street and
TO his two sisters. That Captain Nell
son had great many friends was evil
denced by the great profusion Of flow
ers there being fully 80 pieces and
punches at the funeral services During
Captain Nelson's Illness, his friends
contributed a purse containing $3.50 to
assist him. For all these manifestations
of sympathy and many others, the
family feel most grateful Mr.. Nelson
said last night that he and his family
felt very great appreciation for all
this sympathy when had been ex-
pressed so well and he wished he could
thank each friend personally but az
that was most impossible, he wishes
to express the thanks Of himself and
family through The JournalCouricr.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
PAINTERS OUT FOR HOLIDAY
Springfield Men Strike for Half Day
on with Full Weeks PAY.

Springfield Mass. April Following
final refusal this morning Of the
master painters TO grant saturday hale
holidays with pay for a fun week. the
iourncymen painters In practically all
tho shops In the city quit work About
300 men are on strike. Tho master
pa inters are importing men to take tho
places ~ the strikers Bth Sides ex-
press confidence ot winning Thirty.
three Of the bosses have declared for
tho open shop.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
HEPBURN Ill

Washington. April 2.-Representa-
tive Hepburn, of Iowa, chairman Of
the committee on interstate and for
eign commerce and one Of the best
known membrs of congress, was
stricken last night with an attack OF
heart trouble. For several hours his
condition was extremely critical. He
Is better to-day.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
CRAWFORD.

Especial Journal Courier News scryicc.)
Bradford, April William j.,
OBrien, Of New Haven, delivered a
very interesting address In 6 A. r..
hall this evening, his subject being
"John Barry. the Founder of the
American Navy The address was
under the auspices of Mason Rogers
post. G, A, r., and members Of the
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The Plantsville Baptist church met
last evening and the yearly report was
heard II showed the church was In fine
surplus remains The following trus-
tees were elected: j. II. Baldwin.
George Bond, A. NJ Lewis, Walter
Pratt, and william Muner. Following
are the officers. Moderator. J. n. Bald
win: treasurer, A, NJ. Lewis; clerk,
George Bond, and collector, Louise No
bic
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

One of the oldest and best known res
1dents OF Fair Haven East passed away
yesterday morning when Mrs. Eliza
Shipman died her home. 29l Lenox
street. Had Mrs Shlpman survived a
few days until later In the present
month, she would have attained an age
of 20 years Mrs. Shlpman was ma
tive of Kent. Connecticut, and was
married there to the late William H.
Shipman, the couple removing here,
where Mr.. Shipman had previously re-
sided. some 40 years ago, All these
years she had made her home in Fair
Haven. She was one of the Oldest mem
bers of the Second church, now the
\ Pilgrim church, and when In her more
active years she was one of Its promi-
nent workers. She was formerly much
interested In the Ladies' guild and one
of Its presidents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ship
man were members Of the committee
which had in charge the building Of the
old chapel OF the church. At first she
was rather opposed to the building of
the new chapel recently dedicated, but
donated towards 1t and after II was
completed she was much pleased with
the great improvement. Soon after their
marriage, Mr.. and Mrs. Shlpman made
trip TO Illinois. There were few rail-
roads and they travelled around the
state by team. She often described her
trip to friends. She STAYED that black
walnut was so plentiful In those days
1t was used for fence rails and she
brought home "a cane made Of that ma
terial which she used during her de-
clining days For the past two or three
years her eyesight had been much af-
fected so that she had difficulty getting
about. but prior to that she was quite
active for woman of her years. Some
weeks ago she was seized with an at
tack Of grip and then heart failure set
in and she failed rapidly. She had
been unconscious since last Friday.
Her husband who was engaged in the
oyster business, selling them all over
the state, died about 30 years ago She
was the last member of her immediate
family One sister, Miss Emeline Thay-
err, was the first wife of the late Judge
Charles A. Bray, for many years
prominent In Fair Haven Another sis
ter was the late Mrs. Daboll of Spring
field and a third sister was the late
Mrs. Granger of the same city. e, r.
Bray Of Fair Haven East, Il. r, Bray
Frank Daboll and Frederick Granger
all Of Springfield, are nephews of Mrs
Shipman and Mrs. F. NJ. sherman, Miss
Mary Daboll and Miss Sarah Daboll Of
Springfield, are nieces, Mrs. Shipmar
was a woman who had n great many
friends and all will be sorry to heal
OF her demise.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

A number of young men In town are
TO be prosecuted by Superintendent COL
Inns OF the Connecticut company Since
coming to Southington Mr.. Collins has
been continually annoyed by the break
ing of electric lights but has always al
lowed the matter to pass over without
any action. The time has now come
when action Is to supplant warning.
and he has handed the matter over to
officer Timothy Foley. One night last
week number OF young men who were
returning from a party broke all tho
lights along the street.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

morning. to attend the Methodist con-
ference to be held at the Hanson place,
NJ. y. church in Brooklyn, n. Y He is
a delegate from the local Methodist
church.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
SOUTHINGTON.
lsrccInl ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NcM. ser,irc.1

Southington. April 2.--There was an
other burglary early this morning but
was Of slight nature. About | o'clock
n young local smashed the window and
took all that was In reaching distance
The intruder Is well known and the
authorities have not yet decided what
to do with him.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

A bill was ordered reported yester-
day In the senate at Washington, by
the senate committee on buildings and
grounds for a $4,000 postofiice build
Ing for Walllngford.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Last evening ten couples enjoyed 4
masquerade party at the home of Miss
Viola Rexroth In Plantsville. very
pleasant evening was passed,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Lenten devotlons were held in the
Tabor Swedish Lutheran church this
evening Tomorrow evening the
stations Of the Cross will be reclted
In St Mary's church, and the usual
Friday evening services will be held
in the three churches on the green.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

About 100 people attended the par
eel party at the home of Mrs. c. r.
Foster Of Atwater street, Wednesday.
uncle William" Linsley made a great
hit as auctloneer The proceeds OF
the affair amounted to SIP. The en-
tertanment consisted of vocal selec-
lions by Lorin Burwell and Miss May
Griswold; a recitation by Mrs. Good
sell. and selections by a trio consist
ing Of Mrs, Simpson, piano. Irving
Hurlburt, violin. and Mr.. Simpson.
flute.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Those who went 10 enjoy the opening
Of the trout season yesterday and to-
day were rewarded with very fine
catches.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

About thirty members Of the Young
Mems Athletic club left this evening
for Merlden on n straw ride In one Of
G. r. Terrell's BUSES Mt o'clock. on
arrival In Meridcn they we're tho
guests Of the Waverly club and played
the second round of the tournament
with that club.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

All the stoves IN town are now kept
open until o'clock each evening The
schedule will he observed until the fall
Miss Helen Allen is confined to her
home with an attack of the measles
Mrs, william Plat of Broad street
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs
Alison Loavenworth, Their little daugh-
ter. Miss Clara, celebrated her fourth
birthday anniversary. The little lady
was assisted In the celebration by ten
children, and ten older friends Games
We're enjoyed in the afternoon. A birth
day supper with two birthday cakes
was served early. Clara received many
pretty remembrances in honor of her
anniversary
Miss Adanois Bailey gave a recital In
the First church parlors on Wednesday
evening. Her readings were selections
from 1.-THE REGENERATION Of Aunt
Mary" and the representations were
very good. Miss Bailey received many
hattcring comments on her excellent
work
Mrs Kate Hawkins Is the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Edward l.. Ovlatt,
West Main street.
Mrs. Nathan Gum is Ill at her home
on lions Hill,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
Magic nj Congregational Church To.
night.

Hendrickson, the magician and
shadowgraphist who will be at the Con-
gregatlonal church tomorrow evening
friday has gained reputation OF
giving clean and delightful entertain
ments. In addition to magic and
autobiography he will give smoke, rag
and novelty pictures.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Mrs. Eames Nyebray returns to her
home in New York city to-day, after
a visit with her mother Mrs. Clara
Woods, at Burwel's Beach, Woojmont.
Mrs. Woods Is convalescing after an
attack of pneumonia at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs Il. b. Burwoll
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
News Of Nei@hborin@ Places

Relief corps and also OF the United
Spanish War Veterans were present
by special invitation,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The meeting Of the Junior league will
be held on Friday afternoon. at 3:i5
O'clock In the Methodist chapel
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The Village Improvement society will
meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. b.
+. Harrison's, 81 North Main street.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Tho Rev, f. G. Todd, curate Of Trini-
ty church, Hartford, breaches in st.
Peters church this evening.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The seniors of the Milford high
school have selected Miss Erma Comp
ton, Miss Elsie Smith, Miss May shan
ley William Ford and Archie Watt to
act as the committee for the dance to
be given in the town hall on Saturday
evening, April 90
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The Sunshine society meets IN the
parish house, on Friday afternoon, di-
rectly after school
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Miss Harriet Fuller was given a
very pleasant April fool surprise par
ty at her home In Central avenue,
Wednesday evening, by number Of
her friends. The affair was com
plcte surprise and the evening was
passed in playing many games per-
tanning to the occasion. Those pres
ent were the Misses Bessie llubbell,
May Fuller, Carolyn Voorhees,, Seletta
Farnham. Rachel Olmstcad, Anneva
Farnham, Rachael Fuller, Eleanor
Cooper Harriet Fuller, and the
Messrs, Frederick Tyler, John Rice,
Raymond Downs, Boynton Voorhees,,
cleveland Rice, Harold Pond, Earl
Bassett, Kent Bradley and Gerald
Burnham
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

number of young ladies will be the
ushers on this occasion, The guests will
be received by the officers Of the club,
A short program will be given, and u
good social time will prevail.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
WESTYILLE.

The fifth Lcnten meeting OF the
Womans Home Missionary society
will take place at the Methodist
church to-day. The ladies will meet
to sew at 1880 a. m. Luncheon will
be served at 1880 for Is cents, and
at LAB p. m, Rev. Benjamin Wyland
will speak on Planting the Church
on the Frontier" All are invited to
attend
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The mention of sale to be held on
Blatchley avenue on Saturday after
noon that appeared in our issue Of
yesterday morning was an error The
sale is private and Is not for a charit-
able object.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

G. NJ Lee. who for the past two
years has held q position in the
Gcometrie Tool Co, has given UP his
position here and gone to his home in
Rockville, Conn.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Mrs, Frank w Phelps entertained at
her home on North Whittlesey avenue
this evening in honor of her guests,
Mrs. Frank Tracy and Miss Edith
Tracy Of South Coventry. Conn. Whist
was played during the evening. After
the card contest was over dainty col
lation wac served. a most enjoyable
evening was passed by the ladies pres
Ont.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

stations of the Cross will be reclted
In st, Mary's church. and the usual
Friday evening services will be held
in the three churches on the green,
Commencing next Sunday evening
services at all three places of worship
on the green will begin at 1880 In
stead Of Z o'clock, as has been the
hour during the winter months.
Mrs. j. d, Danielson, who spent a
few days at her former home in Dam
bury, has returned to her home on
Hopson avenue.
The matter of leasing the top floor
in Hosley block was discussed at the
regular meeting of Widows Son lodge
No. &C. A. +. and A. NJ, last evening,
but no definite action was taken.
Officer William j. Mckee has been
| appointed dog warden OF the borough
by V, 7. Hammer, warden Of the bor-
ough
Mrs. Frank S. Bradley, of Church
street, Is convaescing from her re-
cent serious Illness.
The Branford Gun club held Its
first shoot of the season yesterday
! afternoon.
Attorney Frank j. Kinney has rem
dered his administration account as
administrator of the estate of the late
Mary T.. Pero, and the hearing there
on will be heard in the Branford pro-
bate court at an early date.
Mrs. William r. Bailey. Of East Ha-
ven, was the guest of friends in town
yesterday.
Tho selectmen have posted the usu-
al notices requiring all dogs to be reg
istered on or before May l.
Mizpeh circle of the Baptist church
met yesterday afternoon with Miss
Ethel Moore, of Hopson avenue.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03
MILFORD
tspec,n, Jourpal-cour,.r New. s.rv,c,

Milford, Conn, April 2.-George II,
Merwin is confined to his home at
Meadows End with the grip
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Miss Ruth Terrell who teaches in
Ivoryton, is spending her Easter va
cation with her parents on whitley
avenue.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Cheyenne council, y. Of p. meets to-
evening at the Masonic hall.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Wallingford league basketball games
will be played at the Temperance hall
tomorrow evening. Tabs vs. Y. M. A.
c.. independents VS.. Company X.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

rectly after school.
Miss Medora Beardsley Of New Ha-
/ Haven spent yesterday IN the Central
school, teaching drawing. Miss Beard
slcy was the guest of her grandfather,
Hon Charles w Beardsley
Mrs Samuel Garfield Miss Ethel
Ford) who has been the guest of her
parents, Capt and Mrs r. l.. Ford on
! Gulf street, has returned to her home
IN Bethlehem, Conn
The First and the Plymouth churches
viii hold their prayer meetings on
Friday, at D. M, and the Methodist
church a class meeting at the same
| time.
Miss Rose Tibbas IL tho guest of
Mr.. and Mrs William II. Chadderton
at their home, Woodbine cottage
Mrs William r Tlbbas of West
Park Place Is tho guest OF friends In
Reading Penn.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Hampton Of
Bridgeport have returned to their
home on Maple avenue, Milford,
-
A democratic caucus viii be held in
the town hall on Friday evening, Dele
gates to the democratic state conven-
tion to be held on April 2S and 80 in
New Haven will be chosen at the eau
Gus.
The reception Of the Tuesday After
noon club will be given on April ., In
the parlors Of the First church. A
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

The parish aid society served sup
per at st. James church last evening.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

James II. King and wife of Fair
Haven Heights. who have beenl stay
ing in southern France the past win
ter have just left Mentone for Liver
pool. They have been away since Oc-
tober.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

Irving Harrison Of Atwater street,
who was operated on for appendicitis,
was reported to be resting easily yes
terday,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

f, L. Lathrop will leave tomorrow
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-03

AT the meeting Of Fair Haven w G.
#. u, No. g held at It's hall. II Grand
avenue, yesterday afternoon. the pres
ident, Mrs. Mecker, presided. Much Of
the session was occupied In planning
for the Easter sale, which Is to be held
ut the socety's hall, Monday evening
April 49, Supper will be served at the
usual hour. The sale will include fancy
articles, homemade cake and candy
coffee, aprons and other articles. Tho
chairman Of the committee Is Mrs,
Jessie Richmond,
William Mann. the lad who was bit
ten In the leg by a dog Wednesday is
getting along very we'll lie resides at
II Fillmore street,
Ground was broken In Blatchey ave
hue yesterday for the new chapel,
which Is to be built for st. Roses par
fish. This will be a temporary structure
and a permanent structure will be built
later. It is expected the chapel will be
ready for occupancy In about two
months
Tho infant daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
"a. j. BU,en Of State street, Is III with
pneumonia.
Charles II. Webber and family, who
have been residing In Providence dur
In gthe winter, have returned to their
home IN Quinniplac avenue. Mr., Web
Der is In the employ Of the Narragan-
tett Bay oyster company.
H1,, Palmer of"Ftlmore street en-
entertained the members Of the Fair