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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Mrs. John C. Anderson.

Funeral services for the late Mrs. John C. Anderson, were held at the family residence 515 Whitney avenue yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Char les 0. Scoville of Trinity church offiei- ated Interment was in Evergreen cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The Republican Ward committee held a meeting in Masonic hall on Monday evening at which time Murdock Ding wall handed in his resignation as chair man of the committee. Mfr. Dingwall has served on this committee for a great many years and was very well liked by all the people, but on account Qf his recent appointment as third po lice of this ward he was unable to hold the position longer. However, very capable young man was elected to fill the position as chairman and also as treasurer of the committee, that being Truman s. Foote. who is well known to the people of the community Nil Foote immediately started on his new duties and every success possible is wished him by the people.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Mrs. NJ. E. Osborn.

Funeral services will be held in St. Paul's church this afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock for Helen s. Bradley, widow of Minott E Osborn. Those who de- sire to view the remains may call at the family residence No. 9s Dwight street, between Il and F o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

In the Branford town court this morning Thomas Garden was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to six months imprisonment in the coun- ty jail and to fine of S100. On the charge of attempting to break jail he was sentenced to three months i'm prisonment by Judge Fades.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

John E. Pero, formerly of this place, but more recently of Brantford, Ont, is spending a few days here, having recently returned from trip to Cuba which he took for the benefit of his health. Mir. Pero attended the rehearsal of Sis Hopkins" by the St. Marys Dramatic club this evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Mary NJ. Blakcslee.

The funeral of the late Mary NJ. Blakeslee, widow of Jotham T. Blakes- lee took place from her late residence yesterday afternoon. The Rev. NJ. F.. Phillips offici ted and the interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

All are invited to attend the enter tainment and social given this evening in the Methodist church by the Ep- worth league. A very interesting pro- gram has been arranged, one of the number being a drill by the Boys Bri- gade of the Congregational church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The closing event of the second ser ies of entertainments at Library hall was. given before a good sized au- dience this evening, the entertainment being concert by the College Girls quartet, A very pleasing program of music was rendered.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The ice-cutters are at work cutting another crop of ice from Dickerman's pond on Fountain street. The ice has been very plentiful this winter SD that the ice house is completely filled and they are now starting 10 pack it out side. Also another crop is being gath cred from konold's pond.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
MILFORD.
Special Journnl-Courler New, service,

Milford Feb o5. Elizabeth Jeffrey. who passed away with an attack of pneumonia was seventy eight years of age. For seventy years she had lived with the Strong family the last num- Der of which passed away few months ago. Her sister, Miss Annie Jeffrey, has lived for many years in the Darlington family, at the head of the Green For the past few months, Miss Elizabeth had boarded in the family of Alexander Taylor The fun eral service will be held on Thursday afternoon, at 2;S0 o'clock, from the First Baptist church. The interment will be in the Milford cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Capt, Luzerne Ludington stated last night that there were already 1S0 en- tries for the horse show which opens tonight in the armory of Troop A. Among the entries is the we'll known pacer Blue Light, owned by B. s, Bradley and handsome driving horse owned by Miss Buckingham of East Pearl street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

4 few evenings ago Miss Hilda Malmquist of Peck street, entertained < a few of her friends at leap year par ty on her birthday. Whist and other were served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
CRAWFORD.
Special Journal-courier New. Service,

Branford, Feb. 25.-The regular monthly meeting of the Branford Bus mess Mems association will be held in its rooms in the Milford block Wed neSday evening. A full attendance is desired by the officers
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Ba sket Ball.

The Co. K team defeated the |. Nj. A. C. quintet in very fast and exciting game at the armory tonight with a score of 24 to r. Tn the first halt the score remained very even. it being 15 to II. Bullis and Taylor put up q good game for the Y. M A. C. and Lanouette for Co. K. At the beginning of the second half. E. Borghi was put in place of T. I. Borghi and Payne in Bullis' place. In this half Co. K ex- celled which ended in the defeat for the | NJ. A. C.. The lineup and sum mary:
 |. NJ. A. C. Co. K Taylor ........... J. Borghi, E. Borghi
 Right Forward. H. Lane ,,....#...,-... .......,,... banouette
 Left Forward La Montague ...--.#..5........, 4. Borghi
 Center. Bulls ...,..-...--------. -..-......... Shipke
 Right Guard
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Paul Hevere lodge, No. 69, Knights of Pythias, will give pnochle social and smoker Thursday evening, February 27, at Polar Star hall, This is the first of a series of socials that this lodge in- tends to give this season The next will be Thursday, March 26, and will be a whist party to which the ladies will be invited.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Professor Gregory of Yale university was a visitor at the Lewis high school yesterday. Professor Gregory is pro- lessor of geology and has twice lectur- Cd to Southington Lecture club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Arthur S. Hemingway, assistant treasurer of the New Haven Water company, leaves to-day for New York and tomorrow will embark on a steamer which is to make a winter ex- cursion to the West Indies and Pan anna. The steamer touches at King ston. Jamaica, Port of Spain, San Juan, Porto Rico, Nassau, Havana, and Col, on and back to New York. It will be a twenty eight days trip.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Polar Star lodge l. O. 0. F., will meet this evening and work the third degree on two candidates. This lodge as now about 1s0 members.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mrs. John Butler attended the funer- al of her uncle, Joseph Carlin in Hartford, yesterday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
NASHVILLE.

The Ladies Aid society of the Con gregational church will meet on Thurs day afternoon in the church chapel to cult. No supper will be served. but the Ladies Aid society of the Metho- dist church will serve their regular ten cent bean supper
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
SKULL AND CROSS BONES.
Colorado Sheriff Threatened With
 Death by Thieying Miners.

Silverton, Col, Feb. c5.-W. z Kin ney. of Denver. manager of the Gold King mine; H NJ Soule, president
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

James Sullivan of Boston is visiting his mother, Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan of Clay street, who has been very i'll for two weeks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mrs George C. Field died very sud denly at her residence on lower Mon towese street carly Monday morning, heart disease being the cause of death. The funeral will be from the late residence at o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
News Of Nei&hborin& Places

we'll Blood poisoning, which was greatly feared, has been successfully prevented.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

tain street, left yesterday for Bridge port. where she will visit a few days before returning to her home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The K. of C. and 1. O. R. Nj. card teams will struggle for honors in Red Mems hall Thursday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Robert H. Beach of New Haven, a former resident of Branford, was visitor here for few hours to-day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

MT and Mrs Robert D. Sheldon of New York city were the guests the first part of the week of Mir. Sheldon's parents, Mir and Mrs. E. D. Sheldon Of Pine Orchard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Miss Ethel Edwards, who has been spending a few days with Mrs. Story Howard of New York, formerly Miss Edna Tyrell, has returned to her home on Blake street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

public whist was given by the st, Rose society after their meeting in Wrinh's hall this evening,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Local weather predictors have failed to make good their prophecy of the weather. The majority held that there would be no more severe weather. However, below the zero mark this morning is plenty severe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

arrived from Narragansett bay with 1,500 bushels of oysters.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Leighton's hall was the scene of the greatest gaity thls evening when the N, D, W. club gave their leap year sent and the affair will not be forgot dance. About three hundred were pres ten by those who attended for a long while. Guests were present from New Haven. Meriden and New Britain. Me Donough's orchestra furnished music
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Miss Jennie Cooper of Chapel street entertained the members of the Orient Whist club Monday evening. Prizes were won by Miss Edna Monson. Miss Lulu Spencer and Miss Elsie Warner.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
.... sss.. |.
 Left Guard.

Score: Co. H, A. Borghi .. Lanouette II. Shipke 2 Cody ?, F.. Borghi 3; '. NJ. C.. Taylor 9, Bulls 6. Ii. Lane 2 Field goals, A. Borghi I, Lanouette ,, Shipke l. Cody ?. E. Borghi ?. Taylor 5, Bulls 3, Lane i. Umpire Martrom. Timer. Gilbert.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

William Reilly oi Grand street is en- tertainng his brother John J. Reilly of Hartford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

S. D. Neal is critically ill at his home on Main street and it was reported that recovery would be impossible. How ever, Dr. Root of Hartford. was called in and said that Mir. Neal would again return to health.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The members of Hubbard Hose com pany, Simpson Hook and Ladder com pany and Wallace Hose company held joint social and smoker at the Wal lace company's house this evening. The affair was great success and the fire laddies present report q good time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mrs. L. M Hubbard this evening re- turned from visit with her daughter in Philadelphia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Walter Benham of Front street has gone to New York to accept position with an electrical concern.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

A very pleasant whist was given by the Annex Fire company's house Mon day night. Ten tables were occupied, and whist was played for several hours. pr. Lindquist won the first gentlemen's prize and Mrs. ". T. Dulmage won first iady's prize. In all ten prizes were awarded.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The local trolley men are much in- terested in their reception and ball to be held in Music hall, Friday evening. February 2s. The hall will be finely decorated. The committee is working hard to make this a first class affair
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The rank of esquire was conferred at the regular meting of Woodland lodge No 39. K. of P, last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

truck load of scenery and stage properties arrived this afternoon from the Le Lange studio of New York for The NRunawa Girl" The country club has spared neither pains nor mon ey this year to make their production a grand success. and it promises to far outclass anything before attempted by the society.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Miss Cleora D. Pierce of Springfield. rho has been spending few days with T.. ". Vcorhses ana family of Foun-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
SOUYHINGTON.
Special Journal-cour,er New. Service,

tSpectal Journal-C0urier News Seryice,)
 Burlington. Feb. Just as the help started to work at the big shop" department of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox company this morning, the main shaft broke. Ii threw about seventy-five out of work As this factory has been only on three days week, the employee were much provoked The breakage will be repaired shortly.
 The inspiration service opened al; the Baptist church this evening. The program for tomorrow follows. We'd nesday morning g-Rev. C. G. Smith De siding. prayers and address by Rev. ". B. Boggs, DD., South India; Rev. Robert Ashworth, Rev. C. \. Cook, New Jersey; Rev. w. E. Witter. Bos- ton. Wednesday afternoon-Os Hay wood presiding; scripture reading and addresses by Fev. W. A. Spinney. Miss Julia Shinn, Rev. F. Lent, pr W. k. Witter, Miss E. D. Maclaurin, Rev. A, F.. Harris, Rev c. F Whittemore. Rev. W. R.. Boggs, D.D., Professor Smith. Wednesday evening-Rev Robert A Ashworth presiding: scripture reading and addresses by Rev. D. D. Munro, Rev W. B. Bosgs, DID, Professor Smith. Rev. W. E. Witter, Miss Ella Maclaurin.
 Charles Cowles has been presented with beautiful morris chair bv the proprietors Of the local saloons. The gift is mark of appreciation for MT Cowles' services. He is agent for the Mcriden Brewing company in town.
 The match game of pooI which ;s to DC playec fnls week between Britt and Horan is attracting much interest nos only locally, but also throughout the state. Horan has the distinction of winning the state championship with a percentage of 1000 two years ago Britt IS recognized as one of the sblest players Of the state and there will be plenty of betting on both the artists.
 Last night the Bristol street basket ball team vent down 10 defeat before the South Main streets by a score of II to lo The game was very rough and about 3S fouls were called. Only two baskets were thrown from the field.
 Thomas Cafferty of Plainville. has bought the saloon formerly run by NJ. J. Moran on Center street.
 John Martel, who was taken to the Meriden hospital two weeks ago. with badly mangled hand. is doing very
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mir and Mrs Andrew Meies have moved into their new house, 63 Down ing street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The funeral of Mrs. Samuel K. Jones. formerly of Exchange street, was at tended at her late homee at Short Beach yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Morgan of Christ church officiated The tnterment was In the family plot in Fair Haven cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The Old Maids Convention" pre- sented in the parish house of Grace Nj. E. church Monday evening, was a drawing card, ahd the parish house was filled with an appreciative audience. The young people wore costumes and the doings of the convention were cer- tainly very interesting and amusing. After the play, ice cream wes served. and a handsome sum was netted by the venture.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Indepcndcnts Min.

The game between the Independents and the T. 4. Bs was very even and clean, there being but one foul. Burns was the star player for the T. A E. and Burke for the Independents. The first half ended in a score of to in favor of the T. A. B. In the second half Con way was put in kennedy's place. In this half the Independents acquired their victory by hard tussle with a score of 15 to l9.
 The lineup and summary:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Edson F. Woods lett this morning for Jacksonville, Fla, with a view of bene- fitting his health.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The Morris Cove fire department is planning to give a dance in the Hotel Shoreham after Lent
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

John Martel, who was taken to the
 Meriden hospith two weeks ago. with badly manglel hand. is doing very
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

ernors avenue, have been entertaining Mrs. Nellie Bradley of New Haven, and Mrs. Charles Bray of Chlcopee Falls. Mass.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

4 large number from here attended the masquerade ball given in Plainvilie last night by the Plainville firemen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

At the East Pearl Street Nj. F. church this evening Rev. Francis T. Brown ot the First NJ. E. church will preach.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The Alethea Circle of the Methodist church will meet on Wednesday after noon with Mrs Elmer Barnes, Wharf street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Thomas Cafferty of Plainville, has bought the saloon formerly run by NJ. J. Moran on Center street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

About fifty relatives and friends at tended the twenty-ffth wedding anni- Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Thompson of Quinnipiac avenue Monday evening. Music was furnished by an orchestra. there were vocal selections, and sup per was served. The couple were the recipients of many handsome gifts
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mir. and Mrs. Mortimer Bristol have been entertaining Miss Blair and Mir Delaney Of New York city for the past few days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

There was splendid meeting of Adelphi lodge. F and A. NJ, last even ing and several candidates took the fellow crafts degree.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Miss Nj. Ellen Clarke of Boston, has been spending few days with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. x, Clarke in Milford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Last night the Bristol street basket ball team went down to defeat before the South Main streets by a score of II to lo- The game was very rough and about 3S fouls were called. Only two baskets were thrown from the field
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The Misses Mallett of Wharf street, are enjoying the visit of their niece, Miss Eleanor Hyde, and her friend, Miss. Merrill of Elizabeth, N. ].
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mir. ana Mrs. Ebert \. Clarke en- tertained the Wopowaga Reading ciub on Monday evening. The program in- cluded an interesting talk on the char actcr of Washington. by the Hon. c W. smith. papers on the American flag. quotations and nieknamcs from Washington. readings by Miss Carol Abbott Miss Marjorie Clarke. Miss Florence Clarke. music on vGlin and piano. songs, games. a sollali1n and a good social tine. There were forty guests present.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Charles Cowles has been presented with beautiful morris chair by the proprletors Of the local saloons The gift is mark of appreciation for MT Cowles' services. He is agent for the Meriden Brewing company In town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Bristol enter tainod their son, Wallace C. Bristol and friend, from New York city over Sunday,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-28

Chkasha Oklahoma has many things that prompt her citizens
to feel that she destined to be Of not the foremost
mercial centers Of Oklahoma among which are:
Her rapdiy Of growth evidenced the
in various lines where the proof is positive
For instance
The total bank deposits Of 1906 were ST. 28419400 and for
1907 they 33500 increase volume for the year Of
1887 14100.
The assessed valuation of property was $3OO0OOOOO
and 1907 $0000000 increase Of $25000OO00
year 1907
The postofce receipts for 1906 $99790O for 1907
they were $24855OO; increase of $487600
The Rock Island railroad did in volume here the
year 1906 $8303662 and 1907 its receipts 81 99
2O95 The business Of the Frisco and Of the Santa Fe
data compiled and the Oklahoma Central has been
running in he city but two months have record Of its
business
The ROoF Island for month of December last did in volume
Of business hckasha $129000 Ell Reno which
ume, did business of $79000 Oklahoma City followed with
total business of $55000
Along this line mention the fact that $900000O Just
been voted for high school building $4,000 city hall and
fire station
Also that evenyfve blocks pavement to be put down
at addition that already placed Chckasha
avenues this year.
Within the past two months five and hreequarter mile boue
ward has been laid out and set in
In fact every hand evidences of substantial growth
The water power plant be completed will furnish
rapid succession food for qualification the manufactures will
bring to
And last but by least restrictions ordered
removed from 100000 of Indian lands this side Of the
state Chekasha being located in the of it, seveny-ve per
cent of the land in this Grady county being restricted lands
released by the late act Of congress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-28
SEND IN DOLLARS
FOR DEMOCRACY

Responding to the above appeal of
William ]. Bryan, the Express today
announces that is it ready to receive
dollar donations for the democratic
campaign fund,
OF course if any one feels disposed
to give more than a dollar, it will be
entirely acceptable. There is nothing
in the election law to prevent one
from giving s1OO if he wants to.
Donations will not be limited to the
city Of Chickasha but will be accepted
from all parts of the earth from
Cape Horn to the great wall Of China
and back again Every democrat Of
Grady county is especially invited to
contribute his mite to the fund that is
needed to insure democratic victory.
1t is conceded that the republicans
will have almost unlimited funds at
their disposal this ysar-the trusts
and milionaires will dig it up, Dem
ocracy must rely for its sinews Of
war upon the free will offerings Of the
plain people.
A strict account Of every dollar will
be kept with the names of the donors,
and all will be forwarded to the prop
er custodians.
Grady county, the stronghold Of de-
mocracy must do her part. Let every
loyal democrat respond to the call.
SEND IN YOUR DOLLAR FOR
BRYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VICTO-
RY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-28

In Denmark few housewives have
trouble with their servants. A system
has been perfected which guarantees
a housewife honest and good serv.
ants, as well as independence and fair
treatment to those employed When
young woman obtains employment
she goes to a police station and gets
a book which testifies to her good
character, and In which Is entered the
name Of the woman into whose sery-
ice she enters Without this book of
character a servant cannot secure
employment This book she gives to
her new mistress; in return she gets
a key to the front door of the house.
The servant enjoys absolute independ-
ence Should she desire to leave the
service, she Is required to give her
mistress two weeks notice. When she
leaves she receives her book, and re-
ports on at the police station. Should
several weeks or months elapse be
fore she again secures employment
she is required to give an account OF
herself, and tell where she has been,
at the police station.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-28

In Pepys' time May dew-that is,
dew gathered from the grass on May
day-was highly priced for bleaching
linen and improving the complexion.
Pepys wrote in 1867: MY wife away
down with Jane and W Hewer to
Woolwich, in order to a little air and
to lie there tonight, and so to gather
May dew tomorrow morning, which
Mrs Turner hath taught her iS the
only thing in the world to wash her
face with; and ! am contented with
it, Two years later he made this
entry In his diary: Troubled, about
three In the morning, with my wife
calling her maid up, and rising herself
to 90 with her coach abroad, to gath
81 May dew, which she did, and ]
troubled her for it for fear of any hurt
going abroad so betimes happening
to her; but to sleep again, she came
home about six