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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Dist. of New Haven. ss. Probate Court,
 February 6, 1908. ESTATE OF CHARLES HOLT FOWL ER. late of New Haven, in said Dis trict, deceased
 An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, having been presented in Court. and George s, Fowler of New Haven having made written application praying that the same may he probated and that letters testamentary may be granted as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, it is ORDERED, That said application he heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven. in said District, on the 18th day of Feb ruary, 1908. at ten o'clock in the fore noon. and that public nctice of the pendeucy of said application. and of the time and place of the hearing there on. be given to all parties interested in said estate. by publishing this order three times in a newspaper having a circulation in said District.
 By the Court.
 JOHN l.. GILSON,
 f7St Clerk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
NANTUCKET ISOLATED.
Island Completely Cut on by Ice Ex.
 tending Ten Miles.

Nantucket. Mass, Feb. 9-For the first time this winter the island of Nantucket to-day was isolated by ice An unbroken field of hard ice extends ten miles to the north of the island barring the island effectively from all means of communication with the mainland except by submarine cable
 The steamer Nantucket which plies between the island and the mainland. made a futile attempt to break through the ice to-day, but q fit CT battling for four hours gave it up
 There is fair supply of provisions and coal an the island. hut should the present cold snap continue for several days the inhabitants may experience some inconvenience.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
GEN. wooDFoRD PRESIDENT

New York. Feb. a.--It was announc- ed tonight that General Stewart L. Woodford had been chosen president of the Hughes league of the United States and that at notification meet ing to he held at the Manhattan hotel February IT vice presidents and advis- orv committee would be chosen
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
EVERGREEN CEMETERY.

The annual meeting of the owners of lots in the Evergreen cemetery will be held in room s, No. 763 Chapel street CChamber of Commerce build ing) on Monday afternoon, February 10, 1908, at 4 o'clock.
 BENJ. R. ENGLISH.
 Secretary Feby :, 1908. fl 3t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
NOTICES.

EVERGR FEN CEMETERY. The annual meeting of the subscrib CTS 10 the Trust Fund of the Ever green Cemetery association will be held in Chamber of Commerce build ing. room 8, No. 763 Chapel street on Monday. February 10th. 1908, at 4.So o'clock D. m.
 BENJ. R. ENGLISH,
 Secretary. Feby s, 1908. f5 5t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
SWEET MARIE SOLD.
Mir. Bradley Buys the Famous Trotter,
 g.OS

Philadelphia Feb. 9.-Announcement was made to-day that F. T. Stotesbury of this city, has sold Sweet Marie. the famous trotter 2:02, to William Brai- ley. of Red Bank N. J., owner of Major Delmar. 1:59 IA. The price paid by Mir Bradley for the mare was not announce ed. The transaction was consummated on Saturday, and the mare will be shipped to New Jersey tomorrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
SHELTON.
,speeiaI ,JournaI-C Courier News servi

,speeiaI Journal Courier News serviee.l
 The Chapman campaign opened very successfully in this place last evening. At the service held at 7:SO o'clock in the Congregational church the congregation present occupied every available space in the spacious edifice. Rev H. D. Sheldon, who has charge of the meetings in the bor- ough, preached most inspiring ser mon, while his helper, Benjamin Franklin Butts, led the choir in the song service in a very fine manner.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
CITY NOTICES.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE DE SUNDAY
 RASERAIJ.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE DE SUNDAY
 BASEBALL. The Special Committee de Sunday Baseball. of the Board of Aldermen, will hold a public hearing Tuesday. February II. 1908. in Room f0-1i, City Hall. at o'clock p. m., for the con sideration of the petition of Alderman Cunningham ct als., that the people of the City of New Haven be permitted to play baseball within the limits of said city on Sundays, between 2 and 6 o'clock D. m. without being prosecuted for the violation of any ordinance for bidding the same.
 All persons interested in the forego- ing are hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further notice
 Per order:
 JOSEPH II. MULVEY,
 Chairman Attest:
 MICHAEL A. MORAN. JR., fs3t Assistant City Clerk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Dist. of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 February 6, 1908. ESTATE OF ROBERT s. IVES, late of New Haven. in said District, deceas- ed.
 The Executor having exhibited his supplemental administration account with said estate to this Court for all lowance, it is ORDERED, That the 14th day of February 1908, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, be appointed for a hearing on the all lowance of said account, and that mo- tice of the time and place of said hear ing be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having n circulation in said District.
 By the Court.
 JOHN l.. GIBSON,
 r-9. Clerk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The registrars had but q limited amount of business to transact at their session Friday. Most of the names received for enrolment were those who were admitted electors last Sep tember and participated in the eau cuses then by certificates
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Dist. of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 February 5. 1908. ESTATE OF EMEDEE VAILLAN- COURT, late of New Haven, in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath llmlted ana ap- pointed six months from the date here- of for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said es- tate. Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarrcd,
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 LOUISA VAILLANCOURT, fe3t Administratri2 Or Harry w. Asher, Atty. New Haven, Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
DERBY.

Special Journal-Co News service.)
 The Ladies Aid society of the Sec on Wednesday afternoon at 2;S0 o'clock at the home of Mrs. N. D. Baldwin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

nolds was certainly fine, the fifty mera- bers of the choir producing excellent results.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
DERBY
 ANSONIA
 SHELTON
ANSONIA.
lspeclaI Journal-Courier News scryice.l

Special Journal-Couri News Service)
 If the Chapman meetings which are to he held in this city during the next two weeks draw such large congre- gations every evening as the opening meeting held in the NJ. E. ;church last evening at 7:30 o'clock drew then the campaign is at once a tremendous success. The church was filled even before the services began. Dr. Elliott sermon. The musical program was able taken care of by E. w. Naftzger, the chorister and the choir gave ex- cellent results. .aH3
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENT-Sleeman's Relia-
 ble Employment Agency, 763 Chapel St, established 20 years. Largest, best in the State. Best male and female help for any and all kinds of work. Sent anywhere. Open evenings. Tel. 1422.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
BRANFORD.

Special Journal Courier News srryicc)
 Branford, Feb. 9,-The board of re- lief held it's second session of the sea son at the town hall Saturday But little business was presented.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.

MODEL SCHOOL BUILDING AT WIL-
 LIMANTIC NORMAL SCHOOL.
 Under resolution of the General As- sembly of Connecticut approved August 1, 1907, $50,000 is available for the erec- tion and furnishing of model school building at Willinantic. The sum spe- citied must include construction of building, heating plant and furnishing. Under provisions of Chapter IA of the Public Acts of 1905, the comptroller will receive competitive plans, specifi- cations and estimates of cost which must be signed and sent to the comp troller. State of Connecticut, Hartford. not later than February l5, 1908 and no plans specifications and estimates of cost will be considered which are not in the hands of the comptroller on or before the time specified. Further in- formation may be obtained at the office of the comptroller, State Capitol, Hart ford, Connecticut,
 Hartford, January 15. 1908
 THOMAS D. BRADSTREET,
 i1S25f1S Comptroller.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The social events of this week will begin with masquerade at Pythian hall given by B. F. Hosley company No. lS, Y. R., K. of P The function of this week will be the twelfth an nual affair of the local division of the uniformed rank of the order of the Knights of Pythias
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

A supper will be served between the hours of 6:15 and 8:15 o'clock Wed nesday evening at the First Congrega- tional church by the ladies aid socie- ty of the church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The Ladies Aid society of the Church of the Good Shepherd will meet at the church Wednesday after noon at 3 o'clock,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The Shelton Reading circle will meet with Mrs. Stiles A. Nichols this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

on Wednesday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock at the home of Mrs, N. D. Baldwin.
 Paugassett council, K. of C.. held an open meeting yesterday afternoon in Elk's hall. The meeting was very largely attended, many friends of the council being present, as well as q full attendance of members. The members of Court Granada, D. of l., attended was addressed by Rev. Father Fitz- gerald pastor of St Mary's church Miss Anna Fielding rendered several vocal selections while the Pucella brothers pleased the large gathering by reciting several fine recitations
 The Derby high school chorus that Is to present the musical concert at St Mary's ball, Tuesday evening of this week will meet for rehearsal al the hall this afternoon and Tuesday after noon at o'clock. The concert is to he presented under the direction of Musical Director R. A. H. Clarke of Meriden.
 The St. Aloysius T A and B society will hold a special summons meeting this evening at o'clock in St Aloysiue hall
 Mrs. John Lodge, wife of the late John Lodge of East Derby. slipped on the icy steys leading from her home on Alivia street and falling down was se- verely injured. Saturday evening. Be sides breaking her left leg she was bad ' ly bruised about the pocy
 The ladies of the w k. C. will hold their regular weekly whist Tuesday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall.
 About fifty members of the Irniver- sity club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley attended tho banquet given hv the club al the Bassett house Saturday evening. 4 very interesting. instruc- tive and enjoyable evening was passed by all present. The menu served by Proprietor Pixley could not have heen better. The talk by Rev. Vladimir AL exandroff of Ansonia. on the Russian people was much enjoyed and proved very interesting Judge F R Eager also spoke and he had for his subject. Dante"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
LOST.

LOST-At Glee club or at Junior Ger
 man, Prom. week." 6 pin, heart shape (hollow), and set with dia- monds. Is valued for it's association. and If returned to 107 Whitney Ave. a liberal reward will be given. flo 7t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

 before the services began. Dr. Elliott was in charge and delivered a fine sermon. The musical program was able taken care of by F. w. Naftzger, the chorister, and the choir gave ex- cellent results. .aH
 A supper will be served between the hours of 6:15 and S;15 o'clock Wed nesday evening at the First Congrega- tional church by the ladies aid socie- ty of the church.
 large congregation was present at the 1880 o'clock services held last evening at Christ church when the full choir rendered special musical ser vice which will be the last until Easter. The following is the program rendered:
 Processional hymn 520,
 Gloria Patri .....,........ Randall Choral festal.
 Magnificent in F flat ....... Simper Nunc Dimittis in F flat. .... Simper Anthem-'I Will Sing" ,.... Sullivan Anthem-"G Is Love" ., Shelley Anthem-"o Lord Our Governor"
 ......,...-.... Stearne Hymn 450.
 Offertory-"TheL Lord is My Light
 ..................,.. Parker Hymn 423.
 Recessional 3S7.
 William Mclean and Josiah Evans were the sopranos. William Shiers teno rand Frank Tiffany basso. MA -tr-
 The funeral of the late Morris Drew. one of this city's most respected and most widely known citizens, who pass ed away Saturday, will he held this afternoon, Services will be held at his late home at 52 Cottage avenue at 3 o'clock and interment will take place in Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral services will be attended by the members of George Washington lodge A. F.and A. M., of which he was very active member, in a body The lodge will meet at Masonic hall at E2:30 o'clock and march to the house in a body.
 The opera house was crowded 10 the doors yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock when the patriotic meeting was held under the auspices of the local Y. NJ C. A. Many members of the n. A. R., of this city, were pres ent, and also a large delegation from the Woman's Relief corps. The mem bers of Wm R. Wooster camp S. of | V.. of this city, and Kellogg post. C.. 1 A. R., of Derby, attended the meet ing in a body in full uniform. General | Charles H. Pine of Derby gave the address of the afternoon. Remarks were also made by Mayor Charters and some members of the city govern ment. who were present Hon. Charles F. Brooker was the chairman of the meeting During the afternoon several selections were rendered by | the Ansonia Mandolin club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

HELP WANTED Honk! Honk!
 Honk! Look sharp to your interest. Now is the timo fer young men to learn the auto business. A thorough knowledge of your machine and how to repair when required is what we teach you. Open evenings. New Eng land Auto School. 13 Broadway. oS tt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

little business was presented
 The registrars had but limited amount of business to transact at their session Friday Most of the names received for enrolment were those who were admitted electors last Sep temher and participated in the eau cuses then by certificates.
 The social events of this week will begin with a masquerade at Pythian hall given by B. F. Hosley company No. lS, T. R., K of P The function of this week will be the twelfth an- nual affair of the local division of the uniformed rank of the order of the Knights of Pythias,
 Tomorrow evening the regular meeting of Ladies auxiliary No. 25, A. 0. H., will be held al Music hall and will be followed by a social ses- sion, at which light refreshments will be served.
 hiiN ''''''i'hN hiN'i h'bii " ii7l AlNil met yesterday afternoon with Miss Mabel Foote. of Montowese street.
 The Battery basketball team ex- poets game with Company I, of Mer- iden, before the season closes.
 The ladies of the parish of Trinity P. E. church will hold a valentine so- cial in Pythian hall on Tuesday and 1 Wednesday evenings of this week.
 The Battery basketball team will play the team of Company K In Wal lingford Wednesday evening of this week
 c. $, Bradley has com. leted tho fill ing of the ice house at the supply pond He expects to fill the ware house at Cherry Hill this week, if con ditions permit
 Miss Edith Tester. of Church street, is the guest of her brother Frank Tester, jr., of West Haven.
 Miss Iva Bishop, of Pine Orchard was the soloist at the meeting of the New Haven Christian Endeavor union in the Grand Avenue Congregational church Friday evening Rev and Mrs Franklin Countryman, of Stony Creek, and James R. Quinn, of the | Center, attended the function | Mason Rogers post, w R. C., will observe the fifteenth anniversary of i its organization with appropriate cx- ercises on the evening of Thursdav February 20.
 | Rev F. St John Fitch. who until a | few months ago was pastor of the l Branford Baptist church and who re- signed that charge to accept the pas torate of the Baptist church at Mt Sterling, H., has moved to Delavan. that state.
 Mir and Mrs. Harry Cook of the | Paved street district. are receiving congratulations over the arrival of a son
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Tomorrow evening the regular meeting of Ladies auxiliary No 25, A. o. H., will be held at Music hall and will be followed by a social scs- sion, at which light refreshments will be served.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Mir and Mrs Harry Cook, of the Paved street district. are receiving congratulations over the arrival of a son
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The Saturday Afternoon Whist club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Mabel Foote. of Montowese street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Rev F. St John Fitch. who until a few months ago was pastor of the Branford Baptist church and who re- signed that charge to accept the pas torate of the Baptist church at Mt Sterling, lll., has moved to Delavan. that state.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

WANTED FOR U. s. ARMY-Able
 bodied unmarried men, between Fl and 35; citizens of the United States;
 of good character and temperate habits, who can speak. read and write English. Apply Recruiting Officer. S90 Chapel street, New Haven; 75S Main street, Hartford; 1922 Main street, Bridgeport; 199 Bank street, Waterbury. jl9 tt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

C. $, Bradley has com. leted tho fill- ing of the ice house at the supply pond. He expects to fill the ware house at Cherry Hill this week, if con ditions permit.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The Battery basketball team ex- poets a game with Company l, of Mer- iden before the season closes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10
EDUCATIONAL.
HELP WANTED--MALE.

One cent a word for each Insertion, or five cents word for seven times.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The ladies of the parish of Trinity P. E. church will hold valentine so- cial in Pythian hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

The Battery basketball team will play the team of Company K in Wal lingford Wednesday evening of this week,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Mason Rogers post, w. R. C.. will observe the fifteenth anniversary Of its organization with appropriate ex- ereises on the evening of Thursday, February 20.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Miss Iva Bishop, of Pine Orchard, was the soloist at the meeting of the New Haven Christian Endeavor union in the Grand Avenue Congregational church Friday evening Rev. and Mrs. Franklin Countryman, of Stony Creek, and James R. quinn of the Center attended the function.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-10

Miss Edith Tester. of Church street, is the guest of her brother, Frank Tester, jr., of West Haven.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-08

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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-08

bledon common at a spot
where he knew Mr.. Swim.
burne would pass on his
daily walk. Presently the
poet made his appearance,
and the eXultant scribe APP
preached him in his most
persuasive manner. For a
moment Mr.. Swinburne was
too dismayed to answer, and
feeling that at his age fight
was impossible, he was nom
plused how to act. Sud
denly an idea occurred to
him, and he said: "My
friend, | see by your lips
that you are talking, but as
| am stone deaf, [ cannot
hear what you say. [ will,
therefore, wish you good
morning.
The little ruse was entire
ly successful, and with a
disappointed look the crest
fallen interviewer departed,
mayhap to think out an
other article.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
A CANDID PROPOSAL tANp 60
RUDE or HIND.

He-l would leave you all my for.
tune as YOU know, ! have no heir.
She-l suppose that's the reason Won
never take your hat on.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
UNDER THG AMERICAN FLAG
Significant Comment on American SO
eiety Seer e. Makeup Of Moth
DAKOTA legislature.

Net only are we a heterogeneous
nation IN the mass Of citizens who
live under our flag. but what j,
more significant. the men who lead
the people represent the humogencity
Of the people who support them.
la this connection some statistics
concerning the North Dakota house
Of representatives furnish a really
significant comment on American
society.
OF the 80 members whose birth
place has been looked mp. ~ come
from Canada, ~ from Norway, sew
en- from Germany, five from sweden.
three from England. one from SCOT
land, one from Iceland, aud one
from Russia.
OF those who were born in this
country. nine are natives of the Bad
ger state, five are from New York.
five from Michigan. four from Iowa.
four from Illinois. two from YER
mont. two from Pennsylvania. one
from Massachusetts. and one from
New Jersey.-Sunday Magazine.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
SAVED HIMSELF FIRST.

Sam and Joe we're out rowing.
when the boat capsized spilling both
men in the water. Sam was q fine
swimmer, but not very bright, while
joe Was bright enough, but could not
swim a stroke.
When Sam found himself in the
water he struck out Justify for the
shore, while Joe chung to the over
turned skif.
As soon a. Sam reached the shore
he was about TO plunge into the
water again, when q man standing
near said
what are you going back into the
water for? You just swan ashore"
Sam paused a moment, then said:
"Well. | had 10 save myself first
now I'm going back 10 fetch joe"
philadelphia Inquirer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
HIS ROMANCE BLASTED.

He entered the parlor with all the
romantic fire OF al ancient knight.
Daring" he exclaimed, pas
sisnat,ly," II you should vanish even
a day ! would scour the earth"
And the cold, naughty beauty
pointed down to the stained floor.
"N"yer mind the earth, Mr.. Bass
wood" she said in cold-storage tones.
ASK the cook for n bar Of soap and
SOUR those muddy tracks you Just
brought in"
Shaking his fist at the papicr ms
che pug dog, he vanished into tn.
night.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
GOING A GALE.

eyes" said the Kansas farmer,
"oi.e Of them thar actor folks came
through here and elopcd with my
daughter in all automobile"
"And did YOU pursue themY"
asked the lightning rod man.
ayes, on the old gray mule"
"H'm! Hopeless chase. ch :"
"No. stnnger. Providence sent
along a cyclone, picked up me and
the old gray mule and landed US
right in front Of the automobile. Be-
fore they could get away | had
them"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
SHEETS MEASURED ~ LAW.

According to the advertisements,
Federal supervision, actual or
threatened, has had a sslutary Eject
in At least n department Of house
hold supplies. 1t has increased the
supply Of sheets. Most merchants
who advertise a special sale Of
sheets take. pains TO state the size.
BY comparing %presentday figures
with those Of a year ago il is found
that the ready made sheets nov Of.
fercd for sale measure two or three
inches more both in length and
width than those advertised then.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08

Old f.ady-your face n very dirty,
my little man.
The Little MANS II. mum? Well,
you see, | Amt been to church the last
two Sundays.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-08-08
WORSE THAN SIMPLE.

Whit am going to buy q
place in the country and raise
chickens and pigs. ! will get up be-
fore day and get my appetite BY
working in my garden. The simple
life for me.
Mijjit-That il not the simple
life. That's foolish.