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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Dr. S. P. Burdict.

For many years a resident of Phil adelphia, will be remembered as the big voiced, robust defender of Old Croton; he served a term as foreman of the company in it's closing days, and to the very last maintained the reputation of the company as one of thes.Eost efficient in the days of the Volunteer Fire department
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
George W. Judd.

For more than quarter of cen tnry our original and ever faithful president called our annual gatherings to order through that silver speaking trumpet preaented to us by Storm En- zine company of Derby Judd's stern integrity and faithful admonitions left
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
CITY NOTICES.
NOTICE ro CoNTRACToRs.


 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Allen & Williams, archi- tects, S2 Church street. New Haven. Conn, until 10 a. m. on the 1st day of February, 1908, for the carpenter work, mason work plumbing. heating electric light wiring. and paint ng of buildings to be erected by the County of New Haven on land owned by the said county, situated in Orange, Conn, in accordance with the pl;ns and spe- clfications prepared By said architects copies of which may be obtained at their office. Proposals will be received for each of the above trades separate ly, or combined bid consisting of the carpenter and mason work can be sub mitted. Accompanying each proposal there must be a certified check for 25 per cent of the amount of each pro- posal Said check to be made payable to the county commissioners of New Haven. The right is herein reserved to reject any or all proposals for said work, provided 1t is deemed for the best interests of the said county so to do. Proposals for the work are limit ed to contractors residing in the State of Connecticut
 JACOB D. WALTERS,
 JAMES GEDDES.
 EDWARD F. THOMPSON,
 County Commissioners New Haven, Conn, Dec. IT. 1907.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Horace P. Dibble.

Was recognized as the siiNei tongued orator" of l.. S. 0. lie was d well-known citizen of New Haven anu filled many positions of honor anu trust in the community. He was gilteu as a speaker, but more especially as d public reader. He recitation or roe Raven" was frequently called TOT
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Joseph Wooster

Was an active and desoted member of the organization. He was amongst the first to enlist in his country's ser vice and yielded up his brlvs spirit in the attack on Fort Wagner. July IS, 1863.
 There are some faces that we arc glad to recognize on any occasion The las, one to be presented although never member of the l.. $. n is a living exponent of the type If men with whom we have been identified iu his organization.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
James NJ. Wiswell

The senior partner of Wiswell X Kilam, was also charter member of the Croton company. He was a man of stern integrity and unflln ,hlng at titude in what he conceived U be right He was equally at home be- fore an audience or in his capacity as a large manufacturer. The idea If forming temperance fire comnany originated amongst his employees, anl he gave the enterprise all possible en- couragement
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Charles Mortimer Osborn.

Brother of the surviving member who comes to us to-day from Kansas City. Charles Osborn was one of those quiet, intelligent, unassuming com rades which gave to Croton it's repu- tation as m organization of gentlemen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Asst. Foreman Ben wooster

~ ~S ton Engine O., no one was more ac- tive more capable, or more useful in promoting the interests of. t;,e com pany whether as regards money or muscle, He died lamentei by all his comrades
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
II. ]. Prudden.

Comrade Prudden will also he re- membered as a successful young bus iness man. associated with Bowditch x Go. and for a number of years reg ular attendant at our annual meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Croton Engine

will conclude this presen.a.i5n 5n with toast contributed by Dr Leon ard Bacon of precious memory at our twenty y-ninth anniversary:
 May there be many happy returns of this cold water anniversary, Def ore the last survivor shall read through glasses bedimmed with tears, the long roll of the departed, and may each an- niversary bring the survivors nearer to the Water of Life
 At the conclusion of Professor Jep- sons address inserted herewith, the Original Song" adopted to the tune of Sweet Home." was sung. followed by the Annual Hand Shake"
 ORIGINAL SWEET HOME. The joys of the hour are fast taking
 their flight, And with their departure we'll sing
 our goodnight; And may these brief greetings be mem-
 ories of power, To guide us and cheer us in trials
 dark hour. Home, home. sweet, sweet home
 Where the latch string swings freest. There, there is our home. Then let us be faithful to God and to men. And pray that at last may all meet again. | In mansions of bliss, when life's labors are OCT.
 Where meeting and parting are known nevermore
 Home, home, etc A pleasant feature of the evening was tn eattendance of number of ladies. among whom were: Mrs. Charles A. Baldwin, Mrs. B. Jepson, Mrs. Joseph Tees, Mrs. George Coe, Mrs. Ostrom, Mrs. Howard Osborn and the Misses Edith and Mabel Johnson.
 Votes of thanks were extended to Charles Loomis, Arthur Booth and Prof. Jepson for their substantial part in the entertainment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Sumner COlburn.

A third member of the distinguish ed family of Colburns was Sumner Colburn. Although less active than his two brothers in the counsels of L. S. O., he took great interest in its af- fairs, and his genial countenance was often conspicuous at our meetings.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Nelson l.. Daggctt.

Was not conspicuous for his much speaking, but rather for that hard. plodding, constant industry in the af- fairs of the company. which though not showy, was wonderfully effective
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Samuel Wilcox

Sam, as he was familiarity called was one of the literary lights of L. S. O. He was unexcelled as a debater and participated in all questions per taining to the good and welfare of hu- manity.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Col. Ledyard Colburn.

Of the Twelfth Connecticut Nolun- teers, achieved distinction during the war of the Rebellion as regimental and brigade commander, also as con structor of railroads in the depart ment of New Orleans under Gen. But Ter. To him perhaps more than to any one else, the Croton Volunteers of '61 to '65 were indebted for their knowl- edge of military tactics. as also for a conspicuous example of true loyalty and patriotism.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
William E. Jones,

Was one of a number of New Ha- ven business men whose names you have already heard who contributed in small degree 10 the good name of this association. In the margin of the pie ture you perceive the outline of child which he held in his arms.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Hon. Rufus Pickett

Our faithful and beloved chaplain for many years. His death was sin cerely mourned not only by this broth erhood, but by the citizens of New Haven who, by his death lost a wise judge, citizen of unblemished reput- ation, God fearing man, and a ter TOT to evil-doers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Hon. \. W. Phelps

Was a popular member of l.. $. O. He enlivened many meetings of the as- sociation with rectations, pathetic quaint and humorous. He was gift ed as speaker and at one time rep resented New Haven in the Connecti- cut legislature
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
NOTICE.
NOTICE. BOARD DE RELIEF MEETIN

BOARD OF RELIEF MEETING. The Board of Relief of the Town of New Haven hereby gives notice that they will meet in Room No. s, City Hail, on Saturday. February l. from 9 a. m. to 4 D. m, and daily therea fter until February IA. inclusive, also on the evening of the 5th and 18th from to D. m, for the purpose of hearing any appeal that may come before them. No sessions will be held Saturday aft ernoons and on Lincoln's birthday, February 12.
 JACINTO CASERIEGO.
 SAM'L Ii. WILLIAMS.
 THOMAS FITZSIMMONS, i10 got Board of Relief
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Doctor Henry Boyt.

pr. Holt was an enthusiastic mem Der of the Croton Glee club. He was no less enthusiastic in the defense of the stars and Stripes of the Civil War. In that contest he achieved distinction as an army surgeon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Charles W. NorthrOp.

Will be remembered as an infiuen- tial member of Croton Glee club. He was active In that organization when it gave its celebrated concert in Brew ster's hall for the benefit of the fire mems lot in Evergreen cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
John NJ. Mattingly.

Will be recognized as the once pop ular sexton of Trinity Episcopal church. He devoted his spare time to the interests of Croton Engine com- pany, and was an enthusiastic mem- Der.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Ellery Camp.

Will be remembered as one of our popular Chapel street merchants for many years. We remember him as a Christian gentleman and genial mem- Der of l.. s. O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Henry killam.

Was well known in this community as one of its most enterprising citi- zens. He was prominent as a leading carriage builder. active as a Christian worker and one of the charter mem bers of Old Croton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
George l.. Cooper.

I have distinct recollection of Cooper's name. If my memory serves me right he was always present to respond to his name at roll-call. and was efficient as a supporter of Did Croton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Hon. George D. Colburn.

At one time a member of the Con- necticut legislature, succeeded Farm ham as foreman of the company. He was . man of modest counsels, but of unflinching determination when his position was once taken. The archives of Old Croton will bear witness how we'll he contended for the company motto, Union and brotherhood in the right"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
George \. Lcctc.

Was quiet unassuming comrade thoroughly devoted to the interests of the company, and was never so happy as manning the brakes of Old Croton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Deacon Geo. F. Smith

offices and Godly counsel is engraved upon our hearts. His memory will be cherished with gratitude so long as life shall last.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Was always ready to contribute his quota in the interests of our organ ization He was a well known mer- chant on State street for years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

in building up and maintaining us reputation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Miss Mae Church is spending the month with her mother in Boston, Mass.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Mrs. Daniel Cameron of Torrington is the guest of Mrs. T. Gillespie or Dixwell avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
LATCH STRING OUT
(Continued from Seventh Page)
J. B. Baldwin.

ble speaker. He was ever welcome to the gatherings of l.. s. 0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Miss Mary Kane of New London i visiting friends in this city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Miss Anna M Bone has returned to New York city after few weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Bone of Blohm street, West Haven.
 Miss Cora Lewis is visiting friends in Meriden.
 Miss Kate Robbins of Jersey City Heights is the guest of Miss Mae Me- Caffrey of 90 Townsend avenue.
 Mrs. Corning of Henry street has re- turned from a pleasant visit with rela- tives in Springfield, Mass
 Miss Alice Powers is visiting her sis ter in Springfield. Mass.
 Miss Kittie Deegan of Meriden is visiting friends in this city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Governor RolIin S. Woodruff

take special pride in presenting the governor from the facf. that Mrs. Woodruff was a pupil unde. my tute- lage, long before the governor took her in charge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Capt. Jack Lowell.

what the boys called a Boston tub, in Croton's engine house
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Rev. James t'rlicks'an!,s.

A rhilanthroric son If Yaic. was 'rotun's first secretary. He found
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

an indellible impress on the heart of Croton boys
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Mrs. Adler of New York is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Mann of State street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
starIn's N. N.Y,.&N.H.L,r,

DAILY EACEfy SAvUkuAY. PASSlcN GER .AND F'ksElGhV sh;KyIC0 Leaves New Haven y:Uu ?. m, StnrlN Pier. foot or Brown street. LeSyes New York 800 ?. m., Cortland HtrooG Pier No. l1, N. R. FSTs sc, excursiIS tickets S1.i6 Rooms yt. Take Chays q btreCt ears to Brewery street. H
 o. IL FISHER. A9enA - New Hnven. C1sE
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
Going South
 This Winter?

If so, arrange for your stateroom, berths and sleeping-car acconimo- dations, and purchase your tickets of the old, reliable firm of Bishop 6 Co.,, 18S-1S5 Orange Street.
 Baggage checked from residence to destination.
 Also direct agents for all E;iro- pean lines.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14

Nazaire Grenier is visiting at the home of Charles Gadbout in Taftville
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Minnie Baritz of Rosette street is the guest of Miss Boniff of New York city.
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09

runnin up.thru our land. an us young
fellers allus he'd 3 hankerin tew
spend our spare time a rovin over
them hills. allus spectin tive find sum
wild varmint up a tree er else "a hid
in behind sum stone. Wall this day
/ hev in mind waz or Sunday, an
arter us kids he'd been tew church an
Sunday skule, an he'd our stummicks
filled with big dinner. we allowed
ez how we would take a strole up
ther ravine an look fer bear or sum
other critter, but land sakes, ther
hedn't been no bear in thet country
sense ther time nv Dan'l Boone; wall
howsomever my brother an me an
Gail Potter boy, Alvin. an his
dawg, T rip. started out serchin fer
game, an I reckon we looked inter
every tree an behind every rocK fer
a dozen times. tew make sure thet
nothin slipt by us.
Now thet dawg waz sort nv a
nozzin critter, AN she jest went on
he'd nv US, kinder spyin out fer her
self. We follered ON behind lookin
inter them groun hog holes an
speckulatin as tew what we wood
daw ef eny varmint dared tew show
hisself. As sed befor, ther dawg
waz a pokin ON ahed. when all tew
onct we seed she waz a diggin fer
all she waz wuth. an Jest q maxim
ther dirt fly Corse we run down
tew whar she waz jest ez fast ez we
could tew sec what she waz doin
thet diggin fer.
We didn't hev long ter wait. an 1
guess that dawR never seed a skunk
aofre, leastwise she jest kept rite on
a workin an a digRin neerdsr tew
ther danger line every mint, or else
he wood hev stopped diggin afore
she did; but she jest seemed bent ON
t,rin up all ther groun thar waz
thar. Wall sir. all tew onct thet
dawg jest stopped an seemed few turn
pale an he'd no more hankerin fer
diggin. 1t waz jest case Nv ther
dawg an ther skunk, an ther skunk
beat. We didn't hev no more hank
erin nuther thet day. fer we waz jest
bout ez sick ez ther dawg. We didn't
20 home nuther with our heds sti OK
en- very high in ther air but jest
kinder sneeked up tew ther woodshed
an slipped outen our pants an then
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09

made bee line fer ther house, WHARF
we got inter sum better feelin
clothes. An thet waz Their last bear
huntin we ever dun.
Did yer ever motifs how much like
3 skunk sum pussons air? They 60
long every day jest ther same way.
an allus a carryin thar feelins clost
tew thar hide SOS tew hev som other
feller step onter them, an then they
turn loose all thet's vile, an di-ty,
an mean outen ther he'd onter ther
other fellers he'd. Their human
skunk las his place. Nobody ever
bothers him a second time, ez one
epxeerence with him be nuff fer all
time. He jest lets loose his cussed-
ness without waiten tew see If eny
harm waz ment or no. Oftimes, tew
this human skunk strikes behind yer
back. a tryin in a low down, meas
ley way few dew yer harm. Them s
ther fellers who air ther lowest,
who'll never come outen ther open I,
but jest 90 tew sum OF her feller's
hen roost an suck all ther blood out.
en- ther best chickens, All then leeve
ther carcass layin thar tew be found
arter ther damage hez been dun.
Them human skunks git ther jest
deserts in ther end, fer you kno
thet it takes a pile NV energy an
fizical streuth tew keep tryin tew
drag sum good man or cause down;
but 1t takes a heap more fer him
tew git outen ther way an cover
up his tracks. So between ther
tew ways he must jump ther end
comes when he kin no longer cover
up both his tracks.
Say! was tellin yer bout
skuks, human an totherwise;
you've seen EN-.
Nuff fer now.
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09
GAPS REMINICENCES.

/ was settin outen ther back
porch tother mite, smokin my
pipe an list kinder lettin my mind
run back over years gone by. an
a gain out onter ther weeds n
Their yard an in ther fields tew.
when all tew onct 1 seed ther
weeds a movin like sunthin waz a
passin thru. An It peers rs IL ther
ole tom cat he'd been noticin
ther same thing, fer all tew onct L
seed him make a bee line fer ther
movin objlct.
Wall SIT, l never seed cat jump
both wavs. forard an back all tew
onct, so quick in my life, an l reck-
cat, fer he he'd lit rite square onter
ther bac NV an oderiferous little
skunk. Wall now thar waz sunthin
doin in that weed patch fer bout a
mint, an ther skunk seemed tew hev
ther best nv ther arigment. Their
cat didn't stay only long nuff, an
thet tuck bout tew seconds, tew find
out thet he he'd made q grave mis-
take, an discovered diffrunt sent
from what he he'd ever smelt befor
oouldn't help but laff tew see
ther way he tore hisself loose frum
ther company nv thet skunk, even
tho fer a week afterwards we he'd
ther effects nv thet cats mistake -
for breakfus an dinner an supper
Thet amt all bout sKuDks nuther.
fer I'll never fergit tner time when
l wsz youngster. an livin on ther
ole farm we he'd quite al experience
with one nv them pesky little var
mints. Thar waz q big ravine a
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09

Chapped skin whether on the hands
or face may be cured in one night
by applying Chamberlain's Salve.
1t is also unequaled for sore nipples,
burns and scalds. For sale by Dan.
iels drug store. mwf
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
DR.. Sapero, the Denver specialist,
will be here in Florence Wednes, Oct
IA at the Lennox. Consultation and
examination free.
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09
The Handling Of Money

often tempts one to spend it, or to leave
it in careless and unprotected places.
But every shrewd business man keeps
his regular business account at the bank
which he knows to be the most reliable.
We are carrying the accounts of some Of
the best merchants and professional
men. And we want your account.
Every business man at one time saved
his money by small deposits. Will you?
FLORENCE STATE BANK
The daily tribune., 1908-10-09
rlore Than Enough is Too Mucl

GAP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-02
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND
SUICIDE.

Patrick Manning, formerly jsnitor OF
police headquarters in Bayonne, N. j.,
but of late detective for the Jersey
Central Railroad, shot his wife three
times yesterday afternoon, and then end
ed his life with csrbolic acid. The
woman is in the hospital In critical
condition. The shooting was Witnessed
by their sons, Vincent, twelve years old,
and Bernard, ten years old. Manning
and bis wife WEI to Msnhsttsn Tuesday
on q shopping trip, aud on the way
home qusrreled. Mrs. Manning left
home st 8 o'clock Tuesday night, but
returned e.tsrday morning. When she
got back the quarrel was renewed, and
Man0IDg left, saying be would kill his
wife when he returned. Yesterday alter
noon Mrs. Manning was in her bedroom
when h,r husband returned. He was
armed with 3S.calibtr revolver, and
at once opened fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-02
cuIpeper Horse Show. CuIpeper, Va,
IulX 3.4. 1908.

Account of above. Southern Rlilway will
crate July and special excursion trains
Alexandria 10 Culpeper and return; leave
Alexandiia 200 q. m. arrive Culpeper 9:3O a.
M; returning, leaving Culpeper $50 p m.
stop will be made in both direction at show
grounds.
Connection will he made in each direction
at Calverton from and to Wsrrenton 10th
days Of the shoE; esye WarrentOn $40 3. m.,
arrive Calyerion S.25 q. m; returning, leave
CalveTton 7.45 m.
Round trip tiekes will be sold July 2, 3
aud 4 from eli Il tiOns, Washington, Blue
mont, Harrisonburg. Front Royal, Warren
ton, Lynehhuig and intermediate; final re-
turn limit, July 6, 1908.
Short train service, as usual, will be operat-
ell between CulpepeI end the show grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-02
SENTENCE ooMMU FED.


The State Board of Psrdons at Boise
Idaho, Yesterday commutsd the sen
tence of Harry Orchard, who was under
sentence to hang next Friday for the
murder OF former Governor Frank
Steunenberg, to imprisonment for life.
Orchard was arrested two days alter
the assassination of former Governor
Steunenberg at Caldwell, Idaho, De-
cember 30, 1905 and few weeks
later, while confned in the Idaho
peDiteDtisry, confessed his guilt to
James Mcfarland, well.known detsc-
tive, at the same time asserting that he
Was employed to commit the crime by
officers of the Western Federation OF
Miners. As result of his confession
Charles II. Meyer, president, and
William ID, Haywood, secretary-trsas-
Urer, of the Western Federation Of
Miners, and Charles d. Peltibone
were arrested in Denver and brought
to Idaho to answer the charge of muir
der.
John Simpkins, another member o!
the federation, was also indicted, and
is still fugitive, Haywood and Pett-
bone we're acquitted after memorable
trials, in which Orchard told story of
wholesale assassinations which shocked
tfe world.
Following the trial of Pettibone The
case against Moytr was dismissed.
OfchsrJ, who was Indicted separately,
when arraigned aft his Confession,
TODD mute, and the court directed that
plea of net guilty be entered His
case WAS cont nued from term to le,m
until April 10 of this yesr, when it was
called at Caldwell, and be asked per-
mission to change bis plea. The court
granted the request, aud Orchard plead
ed guilty to murder In the first degree.
In proncuncing the sent ,nce Of death,
a week later, Judge Wood recommended
that the Board OF Psrdons commut, the
sentence, saving he was firmly cGiSnced
that Orchsri Lad told the whole and
exact truth at the trials of Haywood and
Petit blne, and that he was therefore,
70 the service he had rendered the state,
81 tied TO clemCUcy.
The bosrl, in taking this action, acted
on the recommendation OF Judge Fro
mont Wood. made at The time OF sen
fencing Orchard.
p Orch rd to the latt was opposed to
having the sci I ,nce inlerfeIed with. He
said t. The attorney thbt he hoped effort
to save him from the gsllows would
fail.
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ALEXANDRIA. VA. THURSDAY EVENING. JULY 2, 1908.
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