The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
CRAWFORD.
Special Journal-courIer News Service,

Branford, Jan. 1.-To-day has been observed as holiday generally in this town. During the afternoon hours, es- pecially, the stores have been closed and there has been a general suspen- sion of business. No events have marked the day except those which began last evening and tapping over into the New Year marked it's begin ming In Branford. By these we refer to the two dances given by the L. A. Fisk Hose company and the senior class of the Branford High school in Music and Pythian halls, respectively, and the reception in the basement of the Swedish Lutheran church, which was given by Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Danielson.
 The following officers have been elected by Woodland lodge, No. 39 Knights of Pythias: Chancellor com mander, Frederick A. Finch; vice chancellor, william C. Higley; prelate, John Van Vie; M of w.. l. Taylor Linsley; M of E., William Barron; NJ, of F., John A. Andrews; K. of R. and S.. N. A. Miller; M. at A.. David SI Adams: l. G., Oscar Weed; o. G.. F. s. Little; trustee for IS months, H. F.. Jourdan. Installation will take place next Monday evening, and it is expect ed that District Deputy John A. An drews will be the installing officer.
 Hon. l.. A. Fisk. who has been quite indisposed, is convalescent.
 Jerry Reynolds is recovering from a severe grip cold.
 Miss Louise Hutchinson spent New Years with her sister. Mrs. w. Perry Curtis of New Haven.
 William J. Rice, who was the guest of relatives in town, has returned to his home in New York city
 Mrs. Thomas Ralfe of Montowese street, who was quite i'll, is reported illplt IOillluitdblt.
 Mir and Mrs. John welch of Church street were recents guests of relatives in Boston.
 Frederick Matthews of Stamford i, spending vacation with relatives on Ivy street
 After the dance given by the l.. IA Fisk Hose company Tuesday evening a reception was held by the fire laddie, at the department house on Hillside avenue.
 Rev John L. McGuinness, curate al St. Marys church, who has been some what indisposed, has recovered and was able to celebrate the two masses in the church on New Years day. Tho condition of Father Martin, however still continues serious.
 Several local members of the order of Elks attended the meeting in New Haven Tuesday evening. where. ae. cording to custom, they watched the old year out and the New Year in.
 Robert H. Beach of New Haven wa, the guest of friends in town Tuesda, evening.
 w. H. Round. formerly with Johr H, Morton, was New Years guest oi friends in town.
 Officers elected by the Baptist Sun. day school are as follows: Superinten. dent. A. Judson Harmount; assistant Walter N Boynton secretary ant treasurer, Harry Barker; pianist, Mis-. Nellie Boynton; assistant, Miss Ev5 Gladding.
 The Congregational Sunday schoo has elected the following officers: Pres ident. Rev T. s. Dewitt; vice-president John J. V. Cunningham; Herbert F Thatcher, superintendent; s. V. Osborn jr.. assistant superintendent; A. B Plant. secretary and treasurer, Arthur Bradley; recording secretary.
 pleasant family gathering was helC at the residence of MT. and Mrs Thomas NJ. Bray at Stony Creek Tues day evening. The evening was devoted to friendly social intercourse and re | treatments were served. The compan, dispersed soon after the beginning O the New Year This evening a simila' gathering was held at the home of MT and Mrs. William Spargo of the sam, district.
 | MT. and Mrs Alexander Smith O Norton Park, H., were cent guests O ,, Mir. and Mrs. M. o. Babcock of Soutl Main street
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