davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

There were few flags displayed yesterday in honor of Lincoln day At Strong school the anniversary was observed at 2:15 p. m. in Granniss hall, when 800 pupils of grades VI, VII and VIII assembled to listen to an address by Arthur Blackman, presi- dent of the alumni association. MT. Blackman spoke of some of the char acterstics of Lincoln, of his apprecia- ton of the necessity of work, and of his enjoyment of his every day life. Afterwards he addressed the pupils of grade VIII and appealed to them to aid the alumni, He explained the interest which the alumni is taking in the school and urged that the interest of the pupils should be aroused for the good of the school Mir. Black man mentioned that the alumni had in view the offering of two prizes to pupils in the school showing the best scholarship. The school sang Amer ica." The Star Spangled Banner" Dear Native Land" and God Ever Glorious"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

At the meeting of the Quinnipiac Hose company. Tuesday evening. one member was added. which makes the membership forty-six. It was voted 10 hold pinochle party in the engine house Wednesday evening. 4 commit tee on whist was appointed consisting of Foreman l. A. T Blake, Secretary Joseph J. Ferry and J. W Hotchkiss. This committee met after the comuanz meeting and decided to have the whist in the evening of the next company meeting, February 9. The meeting will be held at 7:S0 and afterwards the whist will be held
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

This evening the men Of st. Jaiies P. E. church in East Grand avenue will give their annual supper III 'ne church parlors. A fine menu VIII oe provided and an excellent supper IS as sured. There is prospect of large at- tendance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The monthly board of education meeting was held in the school house. Tuesday evening. Several bills brought before the board by Treasurer George w Crane were approved. among them being tuition bill of s9o0. Mir Smith of Ruby street. asked that gas lamp be erected on Ruby street in place of the naphtha lamp which now stands there. The desire of having the new fire alarm system was again brought before the board, but nothing definite was decided. The committee on police gave their report giving the name of Murdock Dingwall as third police, but no vote could be passed upon this as the matter had to be put before. the police commissioners of New Haven in order to obtain their consent of having the uniform worn, so committee was appointed to go before the police com missioners. However, while our board meeting was being held out here the police commissioners of the city held a meeting and voted to allow the third police to wear the uniform, SO the mat ter will be voted upon at the next board meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

William Bennett, the Front street lad who was struck in the eye by a polo ball Tuesday, is not injured as much as it was at first feared. It was fear ed that he would lose his eyesight. but fortunately it is not as bad as that.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The annual meeting of the First Ec- clesiastical society will be held at the Grand Avenue Congregational church. Friday evening. Three members or the standing committee, one member or the music committee to serve three years, a clerk, treasurer and other ofiicers are to be elected.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The funeral of Justus Crockett was attended yesterday afternoon at the undertaking rooms of Ii. W. Crawford & Sons, Rev. Chares G. Smith officiat- ing. Six nephews were the bearers and interment was at Montowese.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Word was received here of the death of Edward E. Talmadge at his home in West Haven yesterday. He. was vet eran of Company F Of this place and an uncle of Mrs. William Collett Of Center street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The employees of the National Folding Box and Paper company had a holiday yesterday, the factory closing for the day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

E. B. Rowe has finished filling his ice houses in Fair Haven East and is now filling his supply mouse in Ex- change street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The ladies of Pilgrim church served supper in the chapel last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The fremen's annual concert and ball will be held on F'ridap evening, in the Town Hall. Invitations have. been sent to all of the fire companies in many of the cities near here, and there have been many acceptances.. The an- nual ball of the Arctic Engine com pany is always enjoyed by a large number of guests, from far and from at home. | Mrs. Minnie Nimms of Brooklyn, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Loren Will cox on Broad street, and plans, to re- mains until after the Leap Year Sub scription dance that Is to be given in a short time.
 Mrs. IA. J. Prime, who spent the past summer at Milford, is confined to her home by illness. A trained nurse is in attendance.
 Miss Edna Wilcox of Railroad aven- ue, has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Brooklyn, and New York city.
 Miss Leila Gurley, of Fort Trumbull Beach is not at her home in Wash ington, D. C., and will make a number of visits before returning to Fort Trumbull Beach.
 The weekly prayer meeting of the Methodist church was held on Tuesday evening, and was we'll attended.
 Lucia Chapter, 0. F. s. will meet on Thursday evening in Masonic Hall.
 Miss Farley is again at her duties in the Postal order department of the Mil. ford post office. after spending a vaca- ton in New York city.
 Miss Elsie Sewall of Laurel beach k spending the winter with relatives ir Boston, Mass.
 Miss Ethel Bristol is spending some time with friends In Great Harrington Mass, and is having pleasant time
 ----s
 enue, is enjoying visit with friends 1T Middletown, Conn.
 Captain E. L. Ford of Gulf street Is again in Providence. Rhode Island after a short visit at his home. Int captain is connected with the Merwir Oyster company of Milford and Prov dence, R. I.
 Miss. Viola Pinneo. of Gulf street is attending the Cordtland school 1T Bridgeport this season. Miss Nelli, Gnu, of Shanghai, China. who is stay : ing at the home of the Misses Moore } on High street, is also a student a : this school.
 Mrs. N. F. Patchen of Black Rock : was the guest of relatives in Milfo-, [ on Monday.
 A pleasant family gathering was helt on Saturday evening at the home O Mortimer Treat of Woodmont, who eel : ebrated his seventyfifth birthday an niversary. Mir. Treat is ri excellen health. The afternoon end evening 9 were much enjoyed. The guests wer . Mrs. Lucie Belle Treat Smith, and he f children, Florence and Carlton. wh l are spending the week with her father Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Swift and thel son Stanley; Arthur Swift and Mr. an a Mrs, Fred Cooper of New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The Greist Manufacturing plant gave holiday to their employees yesterday, in celebration of Lncoln's birthday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

NJ. E. church, the services will De m charge of the Rescue band rom 'h' City mission.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The Christian Endeavor society of the Stony Creek church gave a very pleasant and successful social in the basement of the church last evening. Among the features was a spelling match. the honors being won by Rev. Franklin Countryman, with Ernest l.. Reyes close second.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

William A. Rowland has gone to Florida in the interest of a sign-paint- ing and decorating company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mir and Mrs. R. s. McArthur, of East Main street, are receiving con- gratulations over the arrival of a daughter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Independents Win.

In the opening game of the Walling- ford basketball league at the armory this evening the Independents defeat ed the Y M. A. c. quintet in n close and well played contest by score of 16 to 8. Both sides put up a good fight. Burke and Quinlivan's work was a feature of the game. Hall and Olmstead excelled for the Y. M C. A. The lineup;
 Y. NJ A. c. Independents. Taylor ..........,...... Burke
 Right forward.
 Hall ........e,i,.. ... .... Sullivan
 Left forward.
 Lane ........... Fitzgerald
 Center
 Bullis. Montague ..............Ha Hassett
 Right guard. Olf1lStedu .,..5,..a.. NlulnllNdrl
 Left guard. Score-Independen 16, Y NJ. A. c. 8; Burke 8. Hall 6, Bulls 2, Fitzgerald 1, Quinllvan 2, Sullivan 9 Umpire, Bradley. Referee, Hanniford. 1OIlk tssllldH trSpi6t tL lbiitNs nHo is to speak at the Republican club en- tertainment Saturday evening. will be the guest of President Frank A. Wal ace during his stay in the borough Mrs Nathaniel Clark Fowler of Bos- ton, arrives tomorrow to be the gues, of her daughter, Mrs. Clifton D. Allen of North whittlesey avenue.
 Charter Oak circle held a public whist this evening after their regular meet | ing.
 "Davy Crockett" to be given at the opera house by members of New Ha- ven high school, under the auspices oi Ivy lodge, K. of P, will be presented Friday evening, February 21.
 Miss Inez Hampton entertained a number of friends at a whist at her home on Fair street last evening. C. H. Tibbits, J. P. Stevenson and John R. Cotrili were elected vice-pres- idents at the meeting of the New Hs. ven County Poultry association held in Meriden last evening. Andrew An his, jr., was elected assistant secretary and P. H. Luby was appointed a mem Der of the executive committee.
 Miss Henry W. Beach. sister oi Mrs. H. A. Wooding of this place. died at her home in Naugatuck yesterday The funeral will be held tomorrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Repairs have commenced on the house of John German of Fountain street, which was recently partly des- troyed by fire. The repairs will doubt less reach $500, but are covered by insurance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. C. M. Allen will entertain the members of the Aquilla lodge at her
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
SOUTHINGTON.
Special JournaI-courier New. Service.


 colored who assaulted Miss Emma Freeman, Monday night at the home of William Thompson, Is now serving thirty days in Hartford jail Walker said that he had met Miss Freeman in Birchville week ago and made an en- gagement to meet her In Plantsville, Monday night. When he put in his appearance she refused to allow him to enter and few lively words followed as did also the contents of dipper and 1t landed on Walkers face. He then gave her thrashing for which he was arrested by Officer Bowers. However, Miss Freeman asserts that he has been following her for a year and she made no engagement to meet him. He was given thirty days to ponder upon his wrong doing.
 Invitations for Valentine party have been issued by Dr. and Mrs. W R. Miller of North Main street. The party is to be given at the home and promises to be quite an event. The games appropriate to Valentines day will be played and game of Hearts will be a feature of the party. "A musi- cal program has been arranged for. 1 The Foresters refeated the Hibernian card team in Red Mems hall last night i in a very close and interesting game of seven up" The score was 10 4, i This game makes the A. 0. II. and F. of A. teams tied for second place with 1 300 per cent. The I. o. R. NJ. team leads with 500 per cent and the K. of C. team is last with 400. At the rolling mill yesterday the men had to lay off on account of the heat. l The thermometer went up to 70 de- grees which was too sudden change for the employees so they had to quit work
 The Hannah Woodruff Chapter, D. A. R., will entertain the children of it's members in the parlors of the Plants vile Congre zationsl church tomorrow afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Hutton are visiting in washington, D. C., for a few days.
 wonx Tribe. No. 2s, I. o. R. N. will meet tomorrow night.
 Saturday witnessed the largest cir culation at the public library since two years ago last october. The cir culation was 115 In the afternoon Miss Frances Walkley entertained the children at the library with d "story hour" Miss Walkley is very enter tsining and one hundred and two ehil- dren came to listen to her airy tales The total amount of circulation foI the month was 1,479.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas Booth will celebrate the 5eth anniversary of their wedding.
 A number of rooms at the South Center school yesterday and many came here from neighboring towns lasi night. ..-
 The ". R. C. will hold its thimblt bee work with Mrs. J. C. Pultz, Fri day afternoon. Members of the c. 4 R. are cordially invited to be present
 Cafferty defeated Gerard at tn Bradley House last night by a SCOT of 120 to 73.
 To-day is Lincoln's day but unllk most towns, the public schools hel' their regular sessions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Henry W. Beach. a sister of Mrs. H. A. Wooding of this place. died at her home in Naugatuck yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

A birthday valentine party was giv- tie daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Thompson of 270 Lenox street, in honor of her eleventh birthday. There were games and music. after which a fine supper was enjoyed by all Those in- vited to help her celebrate the event were Elsie Hallock, Mildred Mansfield, Edna Rose, Eugenia Pareells. Winona Palatier, Grace Terry, Alberta Karts- mark. Dorothy Hemingway, Grace Morse, Justine Crockett, Florence Bur ton, Ardelia Chandler, Doris Cannon, Ruth Fuller, Edna Hathaway, Bernice Foote, Carolyn Holmes and Ida Con- nell
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Judge L. M. Phelps and Frank W. Phelps attended the funeral of their brother, Charles Phelps, in Northamp- ton, Mass, this afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

At the meeting of Columbia castle. K. c. E., Tuesday evening, the degree team had a drill which showed the members that they are getting down to good work. At the next meeting. after the business session, a clam chowder will be served under the direction of the entertainment committee, of which Henry Gesler is chairman. Members of the city castles will be welcome. The Columbia castle Is noted for Its fine chowders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
NASHVILLE.

making a short visit with her sister,
 Mrs. l.. C. Warren of l4 Barnett street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
News of Neighboring Places

husband have been interested for many years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

MT and Mrs. Kneeland Holbrook of Blake street, were made the happy parents of a baby girl yesterday morn- ing
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. Annie Perkins of Harrison street spent yesterday with friends in Meri- den.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
BRANFORD.
Special JournaI-Courier New. service.l

Special Journal-Courier News service.l
 Branford, Feb. 12.-The national colors were flung to the breeze from public buildings and many private res- idences in Branford to-day in com memoration of the birth of our mar tyTed presid Abraham Lincoln.
 George Fore. of North Branfort, has been in q condition bordering on nervous prostration since the burning of the Congregational church in that village last Sunday. Mrs Ford, who is somewhat of an invalid, is also much broken up over the loss of the church, in which both she and her
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

This evening at the East Pearl Street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

home, 80 Fair street, tomorrow after
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The ladies of Trinity parish con- cluded very successful valentine fes- tival of two nights duration at Pyth- ian hall this evening. The event was a success, both socially and financially.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Invitations for Valentine party have been issued by Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Miller of North Main street. The party is to be given at the home and promises to be quite an event. The games appropriate to Valentines day will be played and a game of Hearts will be feature of the party. IA musi- cal program has been arranged for.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Columbia temple, Ladies of the Gold en Eagles will give their annual ban quet Friday evening. Members of the castle are Invited. It Is expected that there will be q large attendance and a very successful social occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The Milford Wheel club will meet on Thursday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
MILFORD.

Special Journal Courier News service.)
 Milford, Feb. 12.-Mrs. Herbert Hurle of Pond street, is spending week. with her sister, Mrs. William B. Brown, at her home in New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

MT. and Mrs. w. W. Kelsey. formerly of fair Haven. left yesterday for Southern California on a six days trip. will also visit other places in the southern part of the state. Later they will go north to San Francisco. It Is expected that MT. Kelsey will procure a collection of photographs, so that she will be able to give an interesting de- scription of her journeying on her re- turn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Frank J. Kinney, P. H. Dunn, John B. Dunn and William Ahern attended an anniversary celebration of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Rev. J. D. Danielson, pastor of the Tabor Lutheran church, gave, a fine. address on the life of Lincoln in the basement of that church this evening Refreshments were served and music was rendered
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

J. W. Brainerd, of Stony Creek, who has been Ill several days, is convales- cent
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Susie Hutchinson, who was the guest of relatives here, has returned to New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Mary Plant will give a leap year dance at her home in Plantsville Saturday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The Foresters refeated the Hibernian card team in Red Mems hall last night in very close and interesting game of seven up" The score was ' 10 4. This game makes the A, O. II. and F. of A. teams tied for second place with 800 per cent. The I. Q. R. NJ. team leads with 500 per cent and the K. of C. team is last with 400.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

James H. Barker. who has been wis., iting in New Hampshire. has returned to his home in Branford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

A. M. Young, of the Anchorage, Pine Orchard, is reported quite seri- ously i'll.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Tomorrow evening the third of the series of entertainments will be given at Library hall Miss Isabelle c.
 Beecher will give an interpretative reading of one of the famous authors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. Minnie Nimms of Brooklyn, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Loren Will cox on Broad street, and plans, to re- mains until after the Leap Year Sub scnption dance that Is to be given in a short time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Wonx Tribe. No. 9s I. o. R. M will meet tomorrow night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mir. and Mrs. William Hutton are visiting in washington. D. C., for a few days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Inez Hampton entertained a number of friends at whist at her home on Fair street last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. P Ablondi, of the Second dis trict, departed few days ago for a visit to her former home in Italy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. IA. J. Prime, who spent the past summer at Milford, is confined to her home by illness. A trained nurse is in attendance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The Hannah Woodruff Chapter, D. A. R., will entertain the children of it's members in the parlors of the Plants vile yationsl church tomorrow afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

'Davy Crockett to be given at the opera house by members of New Ha- ven high school, under the auspices of Ivy lodge, K. of P, will be presented Friday evening, February 2l.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

w. A. Wilson. assistant principal at the high school, Is quite i'll at the home of F. W. Jerold, of Montowese street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Al the rolling mill yesterday the men had to lay off on account of the heat. The thermometer went up to 70 de- grees which was too sudden change for the employees so they had to quit work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Mrs. N. F. Patchen of Black Rock, was the guest of relatives in Milford on Monday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Edna Wilcox of Railroad aven- ue, has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Brooklyn, and New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

The weekly prayer meeting of the Methodist church was held on Tuesday evening, and was we'll attended.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Miss Leila Gurley, of Fort Trumbull Beach is not at her home in Wash ington, D. C., and will make a number of visits before returning to Fort Trumbull Beach.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-03-21

Mcsnra. Editors Which In the
best Nay 10 fcrtilisc cora. apply all
the fertilizer nj planting Time. or
make ,wo applications of II. or wal,
I'LL the corn In Ia y gfoairg ata'~
and put all the fertilizer around II
IL /, better IN make TAO applsca.
,iona al fertilizer tor cotton whrn
using 500 pounds sud upwards PCT
acre. nay. NJ planting sltne and again
In June.
On land whore Iainit In nex s-aa5a r
To prevent rust in cotton. ~Ill II pay
10 usr laIni, on such land for eogn
II In claimed by SOME tina, land In
this section Of The State. gaa rule. is
rich In potash WIN IL pay 10 use
nitrate Of soda on cotton. II sn when
and how should /, be applied When
ueing co;tonaeed meal and acid phos
pha;" taiso kalnit. If n~c~Raryl ahou,
what proportion al each should hc
used l.. NJ NORMAN
Newton. Mas
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-03-21

; coo gsuunas ut potash per acre.
aud. u. rouyae. thrYo Is = ETcas deal
more potash Ia tho go~er depths ri
Tho soil This amount ns potash IN
SUFFICIENT to eros a hundred uT more
cgolR. aero II available In tho slEht
proportions Tass tnaaIuble Isotash
ran easily ho mad. available i.ssAe
In a gTeat aEors 10 lihcsasr potash
and the arid phnsphas. sosss unonIY
used contains tFnu 30 20 : per cons
~ aulrhasc nt lime The question
Is. neither IL Ia cheaper so make Tho
lnsoIuabIe potash In the anli avail
able. or ~hcthcr IL il ehraprt su hu,
additional potash NC shina II cheap
or tn make the nnli posaah available
To Rcttlr this much disx ussci aura-
lion. ausgcst thai tho farmers
do a little experimenting for theta
ncisea and not be so dependent on
"a bat nof4~ other fclina thsuAR nc
knows lay of tea rosa about
The same length aud leave natur
without fertilizers On some put
$50 pounds haInI' un others put COT
,nnarrd meal. and nn others put acid
phosphate Then mix Nil three Into
a complete fertilizer. and uso II on
some ri the roaa aud uo,~ the Yield
a. Nitrate of soda will pay and
should be- applied nj planting time
oT as side application To use cot
tone0td meal acid phosphate aud
kaiui'. III. following Is about the
RICH, proportions for cotton Acid
phosphate. 200 pounds cotton.
seed meal 600 pounds hnintt. 200
pounds