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The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-30

The strand Magazine for May h good every way. Sir Hare, the cele' brated English actor, tells his exper' fences in friendly good humoredI conversational manner, eminentlJ characteristic of the man. The Rt Hon. Winston Spencer Churchill. M P. writes of his official trip through eastern Africa in clear, forclble picturesque style. w. W. Jacobs givei us another portion of "Salthaven,' pure. unadulterated, consistent hum' or. The complete stories are all full of action and sustained interest Then We have "Envoys of Agricul' ture,' telling how our United Statei government collects new plants and vegetables from every corner of thu globe. Other spicy Strand artclei make up most entertaining number
 The May McClures Is strong f1c | ton number. In the Dark Hour" ' story of tropical love and adventur by Percival Gibbon Lucy Pratti Ezekiel reappears in Tn Charge oi Trusty." War on the Tiger" car ries the reader through jungles, on thu 1 trail of the man eating tiger, Othei stories are James Barnes "The Silly Ass "The Radical Judge" by Anit Fitch; The Lie Direct" by Caroline Duer and The Misadventures of Cas- sidy," by Edward S. Moffatt. Georg, Kennan draws picture of 'Povert! and Discomfort in Russia Ellei Terry's autobiography is continued also the "reminiscences of Car Schurz, dealing with the period of rel construction,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
Chapman Campaign.

Canvassers started the work yester- day of visiting each family in the town in the interest of the Chapman evangelistic campaign which opens at the Congregational church Wednes- day. A quantity of printed matter has been received in town and will be dis tributed by the general committee of canvassers. The general committee addresses the public in the following words: Dear friends-These meetings are for you! There will be interesting, helpful and inspiring congregational singing led by large chorus, new and attractive gospel songs. practical preaching by able and earnest evan gelists who are here on the King S business" The committee having charge of the local work is composed of the following: Finance, D. G. Gris- wold, A. Andrews, E, H. Wooding, F. M. Cowles, F. l.. Lathrop, s. s. Atkins; publicity, A. l.. Judd, G. H. Johns, NJ. NJ, Leete, F. c. Hill; music, w. H. Ed sail, c. H. Hives, w. c. Andrews, c. M. Allen; personal work, J. Breese, w. H. Goddard, F. L. Lsthrop, S. Atkins; in vitation and canvass, F. H. Smith, A. K. Dixon, J. S. Parker, Hugh Me- Gahie.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
BRANFORD.
Special JournaI-Courlcr News service)

Special Journal Courier News Seryice)
 Branford, Jan. 20-The funeral of Thomas Laird of Stony Creek was at tended to-day. About two months ago, Laird, who lives in CStony Creek, came to Branford center and on his return to Stonk Creek attempted to cross the trolley bridge over Branford river at Blackstoneville. The mas was seen to fall through the bridge, and though careful search was made for the body il was not found until Saturday, when Daniel Kelly, lad of fifteen years discovered it north of the bridge from which Laird fell. With the assistance of Ernest $. Bartholomew, who lives nearby, the body was taken out of the river and Coroner c. D. Gaylord. NJ. D., was summoned. After viewing the remains, Dr. Gaylord gave the order for their removal and they were taken in charge by Undertaken w. S. Clancy. Deceased is survived by his parents. three sisters and one brother, all of whom live in Stony CreeK.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
WALLINGFORD.
Especial Journal-couricr News servicc3

Wallingford, Jan, 20.-The club rooms of the Union Athletic club on North Cherry street were broken into Saturday evening and the place com pletely stripped of all furnishings. That the intruders were not commit- ting the act for the purpose of appro- priating the furnishings for their own use was apparent. Three windows were smashed, the stove was thrown out of doors and broken; the window shades were torn down, and every article of furniture was demolished
 Only a short time ago the club mem bers spent nearly S100 in furnishing the place in first class style. Nothing was taken away by the burglars. It is thought that the deed was committed by some one who has been expelled from the club. The association has been in existence for the past five years and has large membership. The remains of the furnishings were taken out of the building by several of the club members yesterday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Hemingway pond is regarded as just as safe as any skating pond in this vicinity, but since the pond was flow ed, there are spots where the water is over ones head. On Sunday there was probably 300 people enjoying the skat- ing, but some of the lads not only ran great danger in running blenders but were in danger of getting drowned. At one weak place in the ice Martin King, a Popuar street lad was run ming over the ice where it kept sink ing beneath his feet, when it finally broke and he went in where the water was overhead deep. Just as he was sinking one of his friends succeeded in grabbing him and dragged him out. He was just able to reach King and was in danger of getting into the wa ter himself. This ought to teach the lads a lesson. At such weak places in the ice, not only Is there danger of breaking through. but the running of blenders" spells the skating in the vicinity for many skaters Yesterday there was another merry crowd of skaters on the pond. A little more cold weather is required to make the ice entirely firm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
Funeral of Mrs. Wallace.

Rev. R. G. Woodbridge, pastor of the First Congregational church yesterday assisted by Rev. F. E. Marble of Cam bridge, Mass, officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Henry L. Wallace, which was held from her late residence this aft ernoon at 2:S0 o'clock with interment in the In Memoriam" cemetery. Dur ing the services quartet from Hart ford rendered Crossing the Bar" and Asleep in Jesus" The bearers were the nephews: Henry and Frank Nor ris, Clifford W. and John Beaven- worth, Robert and Floyd Wallace. Both the R. Wallace X Sons works and the Wallingford company were closed this afternoon on account of the funeral
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
MILFORD.
Special JournaI-ccurier News service.)

SSpecidl JOurnal-0curfer News SerFice.b
 Milford, Jan. lO.-The plans for the rainbow bazar are progressing very nicely. One of the prominent features will be a Japanese tea room, over which Mrs. E. W. Ketcham, Mrs. James Pat terson and Mrs. Buckley will preside.
 Fancy table No. 1 will be in charge of Mrs. Henry c. Peck, Mrs. D. E. Smith, and Mrs. George Wilcox, who will have the assistance of Mrs. Nor ton Tibals and Miss Edna Peck.
 Fancy table No. ?. will be in charge of Mrs. George M. Gum and the Sun shine society.
 Mrs. Fred Haywood, Mrs. c. A. Tom linson, Mrs. Buckingham and Miss Newton will have charge of the apror table.
 Homemade candy will be sold by Miss Grace Cornwall, assisted by other members of the Trinity guild.
 Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Chadderton, Mrs Abbott and Mrs. Quirk will have charge of the food table.
 There will be an entertainment each evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
NASHVILLE.

The regular weekly meeting ot the Boys Brigade of the Congregational church was omitted last evening on account of the evangeiistic meeting.
 A large number of people from st. James church attended the mission services held in Trinity, St. Paurs and Christ churches in the city, on Sunday
 Miss Alice Cheney is now making repairs to her house on Alden avenue. It will be occupied when completed by MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith, who are now living opposite.
 MT. Yoke is lying in a very low con- dition at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hammond of Alden avenue. He is suffering from complicated diseases.
 A most successful service was again conducted in the polishing room of Greist's factory in the noon hour yes- ,terday by Rev. H. D. Sheldon. About 200 of the employees sat around the
 
 interested in his talk which was upon sin. taking for his text, Be sure your sin will find you out" Mr. s. Wallace Mitchell lead a chorus of twenty-five voices. MT Sheldon announced that these meetings would be continued weekly by someone from Yale college if agreeable to the firm.
 |
 Fine skating is now being enjoyed by large number on Konolds pond. es- pecially in the evening. Thanks be to our friend, Mir. Moon, who is adding greatly to the sport.
 The local bowling alleys are now un- dergoing extensive repairs after which l individual tournaments will take place.
 The Up-to-Date club spent a very pleasant afternoon, yesterday. with Miss Gertrude Pratt of Central ave nue. Mrs. Laurens Lennox read about the Cathedral of Milan. taken from the book, Towers. Temples and Turrets." A large number were present to enjoy the afternoon.
 This evening in the Congregational church will be held the last of the series of meetings of the evangelistlc campaign conducted by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman. These meetings have been most helpful to a large number who have attended every evening and it is hoped that the church may be crowd ed on the last evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

MT and Mrs. George Secor of Devon gave whist party on Saturday even ing of their guests, Mir. and Mrs John Cob of Fairfield, who started for Flor ida this evening. 2s guests were pres ent. The prizes were won by Mrs. Emerson Lovegrove, Mrs. Theodore Bottom, MT. John Forsyth and Theo- dore Barber
 Music, ins rumental and vocal, and delicious collation. added to the en- joyment of the evening. MT. and Mrs. Cobb take with them the best wishes of their friends, for a pleasant voyage
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The meeting of the Neighborhood Reading circle will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. w. Cornwall, on Greene street. The pro gram is as follows: "Talent In Pow err; subject, General Lew Wallace; roll call, quotations from the author; meeting of the Wise Men. Mrs. George Watt; biography, Miss Myra Roberts, the chariot race, Mrs. A. B. Gardner; tableaux.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
Bank Officers Elected.

At the meeting of the directors of the First National bank held this aft ernoon the following officers were elected: President. F. A. Wallace; vice-president,s C. H. Tibbits; cashier, W. H. Newton; teller, F. M. Cowles; bookkeeper, Kenneth Hubbard: au- ditors, c. H. Tibbits and George M Hallenbeck.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

the canyassers are meeting with good success. The concert will be very good and in addition to the songs by the so- ciety, therewill be solos, and also one on the violin by Miss Florence Corn wall.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Today in connection with the Day of Rejoicing" contributions are to be given of vegetables, fruit, flowers and provisions by all who wish to assist the poor, to the Organized Charities in Orange street. Each church has desig- mated one woman to receive and dis tribute from these contributions. for needy families. Each of the Fair Ha- ven churches has designated five such families.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Mir and Mrs. John Cobb of Fairfield and Mir. and Mrs. Norton of Bridgeport, were the guests at house party given by MT. and Mrs. Secor at Devon for the week end and Sunday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Constable Austin served attachment papers Saturday afternoon in civil suit brought by Attorney Downes, as counsel for Cogetta Dichillo, against Joseph Lascoko for alleged damage to plum trees by rabbits eating the bark off the trees. The case will come up before Justice Davis on January 27.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The funeral services of Nathan E. Smith. will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:3O o'clock, from the home at Wood mont. Interment at the family plot in the Milford cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Mir. and Mrs Frank Todd and their little daughter, of New Haven, were the guests on Sunday of their uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. William Hatfield on New Haven avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Rev Father Edward Downes of Mill ford, gave an address to the Holy Name society at St. Mary's R. c. Downes is a former resident of New Haven. and during the second Ceve- land administration was United States consul to Amsterdam. He is very eloquent and forcible speaker.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The case of Alec Romaniski, charg- ed with assault and battery, was nolled in this mornings session of the police court by the complainant, P, Wespichiski, paying the officers fee of s3.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Rev. Dr. Sheath stated last evening in answer to an inquiry of whether there would be union meeting in the Fair Haven district next Sunday night. as was to be held in some districts, said this had not been decided. He said that if the people wished such a meet ing ic would be held, however.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The following officers of the Hun garian Reformed Church society were elected last evening: President. John Lorinz; vice. president Paul Lorinz; secretary. Alexander Pap; treasurer, Louis Cysenge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Mrs. Cochran of Lafayette avenue, who is in the New Haven hospital, is getting along very nicely, and will probably return to her home in week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Ferdinand Baldwin of Devon. who has been confined to his home for week with the grippe. is able to be out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Daniel Sulley iR"The Golden Rule" will be the attraction at the local the ater tomorrow evening He will play here under the auspices of Pinta coun- ell, K. of c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

has gone for a short visit to New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Devon Social club has purchased a new billiard table, which has been in stalled in the pleasant little club house.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

| First Selectman S. V. Osborn Is con- fined to his home on South Main street with a badly injured ankle, the result of crush from a falling log. The in- jury was received at his saw mill on Friday last.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The first in the series of the second hall, on Tuesday evening, January 2S. The lecturer will be Hubert J. Bridge man, and his subject will be 'Lieuten- ant Peary's Expedition to the North Pole,''
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Tomorrow evening the members of the Empress Whist club will be enter Itained at the home of Mrs. Wilmot, Ferry street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

A meeting of the Wallingford Liquor Dealers association will be held at the Foresters' hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. -
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The regular weekly prayer meeting of the Methodist prayer meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 7:45 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

S. A, Griswold is recovering from an attack of external poisoning resulting from contact with varnsh.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Large parties of young people spend these fine clear moonlight nights in skating. c. I. Platt's lake, on the Orange road, is well covered, as is also African lake.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
SOUTHINGTON.
tspecial Journal-Courier News servicc.)

Southngton, Jan 20.--Tramps in this section have had the reputation of be- ing bold, but this year their actions seem to eclipse all former perform ances. The housewives are beginning to be afraid of them as more than ono have used threatening language when refused breakfast, The residents of Berlin avenue seemed to be the victims as they are on the direct route to the town farm. An estimate of how many tramps are in this section may be made when it is said that six tramps were turned away from the lodging house at the farm last week. This lodging house has a capacity of thirty, and thus an estimate may be made. Of these six who were turned away three made a raid on S Hobart street barn, and took away many valuable tools.
 Professor Albert E. Bailey will lec- ture before the Southington Lecture club tomorrow night. and his subject will be Babylon" Professor Bailey lectured here earlier in the season and his discourse was regarded as one of the most interesting of the course. His subject then was Egypt and as he had made personal observation of these lands his lecture was quite practical He has also made travels through the far eastern countries, and Babylon was not slighted on his trip. The lecture will be illustrated by stereopticon views which he has prepared.
 Tomorrow night there will be a grand concert in the Marion chapel and program follows: Violin solo and duet Misses Anita Lewis and Julia Gridley. recitation and song, Miss Unice Me Eenzie: baritone solo, MT. Warren Will Hams. piano duet and solo. Miss Helen
 Frost Beckley and Miss Julia Gridley Ice cutting has started on the local ponds and all of them present thick ness of nine inches or more The
 work will ge breatly hustled this year
 as the weather has been such in the past that too great dependence can not he placed in it
 The Bradley memorial has been fin. ished. and is q beautiful piece of work l The modest style appeals very much ty ! a persons good taste. and corresponds i well with the cemetery in which if js built. Contractor Johnson. who biult 1 the structure will leave for home to- morrow.
 Matthew Nolan of Liberty street is
 quite i'll at his home suffering from heart trouble
 Eugene Schmidt and Byron Aller | played in the pool tournament at tho l Bradley house tonight The former i. an eighty-point man, and the latteI
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The tickets for the concert of the Choral society are now being sold, and
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The mass meeting for men was we'll attended at the Congregational church, Sunday afternoon. A very impressive discourse was delivered by Rev Ora Samuel Gray, the revivalist in charge of the East Haven district and solos were rendered by MT. and Mrs. George A. Fisher.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

It seems that about half of Fair Ha- ven turned oGt yesterday afternoon to attend the meetings in Calvary Baptist church and while the great majority who went over were women, there were many men in the great throng.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

There was another big meeting at Grand avenue Congregational church last evening and Rev. Dr. Ostrom gave another earnest and eloquent sermon, his subject being, Tempted Upward" There was gcod singing by the congre- Sation, the chorus choir of 100 and Mir Hillis, the soloist. The singing at these meetings has been an important part throughout, many familiar hymns are rendered and the special campaign hymn. The Kings Business, is al- ways given with enthusiasm. Several expressed desire last night to lead a religious life. This evening will be the last meeting in this district of the cam palgn, so far as the evangelists are concerned and it will be the last oppor- tunity to hand in the envelopes with a free will-offering for Dr. Ostrom.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Miss Ethel Williams has returned from Windsor Locks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

David Baldwin has been appointed administrator of the estate of his fath- CT, the late John R. Baldwin of Paved street district
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

A class of forty-seven were con. firmed at Trinity church by Rt Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of Con necticut, Sunday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Mason Rogers corps, W. R. C., will serve a chicken pie supper at the resi- dence of Mrs. W. IT. Flanders of Av- erill avenue, on Thursday evening of this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Nicholas Terhune of Rogers street, has returned from the New Haven hos pit3l much improved in health.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Henry Folet and Miss Mary Folet, of Hartford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

A baby girl has arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Blatchey, Ferry street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

How did you enjoy the fight" Sat- urday evening?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
News of Neighboring Places

vice-councillor, Mrs. Louisa hlsss' recording secretary, Mrs. Lizzie Wat CTS; assistant recording secretary MI ,. Hattie Morris; financial secretary Mrs' Ida B. Ferris; treasurer, Mrs f'ii1a- beth Waterbury; associate Vlce-coun- cillor. Mrs. Jennie Larkins, ihsiue guard, Mrs Joan Munson; outsio7 guard, Charles Hotchkiss; guide. Mrs. Minnie Murcatroyd; first trustee Mrs' Minnie Murcatroyd; second trustee Mrs. Mary Walker.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

MT. and Mrs. NJ Keane, of North Colony street, are entertaining Mrs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Eugene Schmidt and Byron Allen played in the pool tournament at the Bradley house tonight. The former is an eighty point man, and the latter plays at I20 points.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21
FAIR HAVEN.
Local District to Celebrate the Chapman Day of Re
 joicing.

It's not often that a turkey supper is served at lodge spread in Fair Ha- ven, but fine turkey supper was serv- ed in the banquet room of A. O. U. w.
 hall, 25 Grand avenue, last night It was the annual installation of Quinni- piac conclave, No. 313, of Heptasophs and in addition there was an initiation
 There was a large attendance of the conclave and visiting members were also in attendance. The officers were installed by MT. Newell of Ansonia, the district deputy suprem- archon. This was followed by the turkey supper pre- viously mentioned, and which was serv- cd under the direction of Daniei Connell and E. w. Ackerman. After the sup Fer there were speeches and Quinnipi- ac was congratulated by the visitors upon her gain in membership during the year and her general prosperity. The conclave has 244 members and has made decided gain during the year
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21


 supper on Wednesday evening at 6:5o'
 On Friday evening, most enJoyaple birthday party was given Miss Katie Farley at her home, 269 Front street Vocal music, games and dancing were enjoyed until midnight when supper was served The music for dancing was by MT. Webb and MT. Farreh. Miss Farley received many presents, among them being a handsome watch and gold locket and chain from her parents and large birthday cake from her aunt, Mrs. Richard Moore. Among the guests were Robert Douglass and wife. Messrs. John Douglass Joe Douglass, James Powers, Bert Webb Paul Gemmell. John Rida. Carl Par sons, MT. DeForest and wife, Charles Mcleod, Clifford Clark, Geoorge Wat son. William Farren and wife, Fred Clark, Walter Farren, James Farren, George Brown. John Farley, John Pow CTS, the Misses Jessie rtyan, Margaret Winters, Margaret Hoist, Mae Moakley. Minnie Hartler, Anna Moakley, Mamie Lind, Kittie McNeal Nellie McDonald, Mrs. Anna Farren, the Misses Mae Hoist, Margaret Farren, Gertrude Romp and Mae Mcdonald.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

The Swedish Finnish Hundred Men society "Bradrafolk' gave a very sue cessful annive~@sry dance in Music hall Saturday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-21

Roger Ninal. who went to Texas sev- eral months ago. has returned to Bran ford. where he will spend a few days before going to New Britain where he has accepted a situation