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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
BRANFORD.
Special JournnI-CourIer New. Service,


 Branford, Aug 23.-The downpour on Saturday proved something of a handicap to the veterans of the Elf teenth C. V. who held their forty-flrst annual reunion in Branford About seventy-fve veterans of that regiment attended the reunion and there were few other veterans present, but the number of ladies who were present as guests was in consequence of the heavy rain not as large as had been anticipated. The business meeting was called 10 order about II o'clock, and the following officers were elected: President, c. l.. Upham of Meriden; vice president. Captain Charles Gris- world of Guilford; secretary, Oscar P. Ives, of New Haven; chaplain. Rev. John B. Doolittle of Wallingford. Sheldon B. Thorpe of North Haven was reelected historian. The report of the secretary showed that twenty three of their number had died since the last reunion The treasurer's re- port showed the finances In a satisfac- tory condition. Dinner was served by the ladies of the Mason Rogers Relief corps.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Three men were arrested this morn ing at l o'clock on North Colony street for being in fight, by Officer OReilly One was an American natned Quinn and the other two were Pylocks, They were released this roon on bonds. All three cases will come up before Acting Judge Davis tomorrow morning at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The Metager outing club held It's an nual clambpke this afternoon at Sun nyside During the afternoon all sorts of games were indulged in and pleas ant time had by all present. Refresh ments of all kinds were served and all accorded the bake the most successful held In the history of the club,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Deputy United States Marshal w. L. Parmelee and Clifford F. Batche- Tor of this city, left to-day for Niagara Falls to attend the national eneamp- ment of the Sons of Veterans. The former Is the delegate from this state, while the latter with Attorney A. C.. Baldwin of shelton, and Allan T.. Pratt of Hartford, will attend as commanders and past commanders of the state camp. The convention opens Monday and continues until Friday, Mrs. Parmelee and Mrs. Batchelor ac- companied the party.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
NEWS OF NEIGHBORING PLACES
ANSONIA.

Special Journal-Couricr News scryice.l
 Ansonia, Aug, 22.--Rey John Fred Grof of Baltimore, Md, preached the sermon at the l0;45 o'clock service held at the German Congregationa! church this morning. Mir Grof was former pastor
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

copal service being used. A fine coll lation was served to the few rela- tlves with friends present. The hap py couple will make their home in Wallingford, where the groom Is em- ployed."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The open air meeting held this af- ternoon at Wallace's grove at 2'30 o'clock was the first held by Lieuten- ants w. F. Gilleo and Mead Lowell, the new commanders of the Salvation army in this city, The meeting was largely attended and the two lieuten- ants made a good impression on those present
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

All the baseball games scheduled for Saturday were called off at noon on account of the rain. Three hundred dol lars had been posted on the result of the D. P. CT. A. E game and as both sides are eager to play the wager will hold good for next Saturday afternoon on the South Colony street grounds ct 3:3O o'clock The contest between the Walingford and Merlden golf teams was also called off on account of the storm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Judge Tucker fined Mary Tockehes- ka sl and costs when she appeared before him Saturday morning, charg- ed with breach of the peace against Antonia Pigot A number of wilt nesses were called in and il took two hours to conclude the caso. Attor- ney Aaronson appeared for the de- fendant
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The baseball game scheduled to be played Saturday afternoon at Sunny side between the Echoes, of this place, and the Bassetts, of Derby. had to be postponed until next Saturday on &C., count of the storm
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
DERBY.

Derby, Aug 23.-The Derby Drum corps has completed final preparations for it's annual concert and dance to be held in Gould armory September 26 The committee in charge has heard from several out of town corps who have signihed their willingness to par ticipate In the grand street parade to precede the dance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

and was constructed by Mir Donahue.
 Frank Baldwin Is passing a. few days visiting friends in New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Nathaniel c, Fowler, jr., who has been the guest of Assistant Town Clerk and Mrs c. D. Allen, returned to Boston this afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
Borough Notes.

Telephone your news items and ad- vertisements to 105-4, the Walling- ford office of the Journal-Courier.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

James c. Roach will return to-mor- row from a weeks stay at Burwells g Beach.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

James Mansell of New York Is visit ing relatives on the East Side.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The Steadfast circle of Kings Sons of the local Congregational church will meet at the home of Charles Morse on Coram road Tuesday evening at s o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Harvey Parker of Wilmington, Del. is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John s. Parker of North Whittlesey ave- nue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The people of St. Mary's church will hold lawn party on the grounds at the rectory Monday evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Hon. and Mrs. A. F. Hammer and the Misses Hammer are spending a few weeks in the Adirondacks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Walter Wood is the guest of class mate at Orient, l.. l.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The democratic club has posted notices about the town advertising an open meeting of the party to be held at its headquarters, Indian We'll hall on Main street, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, The meeting is called for the purpose of completing the selec- ton of delegates to the different con ventions. A cordial invitation Is ex- tended to all democrats to attend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Alexander Wood of West Main street is spending few weeks at her former home in New Jersey
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Elizabeth Murray of Middle town, is the guest of Mrs, Elizabeth Brennan of Center street,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
ID. F. C.'s Blank Pastimes.

In fast and well played game on the Sand Hill grounds in southington this afternoon the D. I. c. nine Whlte-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Margaret Grove, of Hartford, is the guest of Miss Helen Brody, of this place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

George W. Morse left yesterday for Cleveland, Ohio, after a stay with Mrs. E. J. Morse, of South Whittlesey ave- nue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The promenade held by Profs. Skiff and Brown of Ansonia at Gould ar mory Saturday evening was success, a large attendance being present. The music for the dancing as usual was furnished by zieglers orchestra.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Marguerite Jones leaves this week for a visit with her friend Miss Helen Fisher, of White Plains, N. Y.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Mae Haggerty, of New York, is visiting at the home of Miss Retta Cooney on Howe avenue
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. T. Parker Preble and daughter are spending a few days In Colebrook
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Chief Ellis will leave Monday morn ing for weeks trip through Massa chusetts on much needed vacation. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Ellis who however, will not return for sev- eral weeks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

James Partridge, who lives on Pros pect street. fell while jumping on stones in front of his house this after noon and broke two bones in his left foot. The fracture caused considerable pain and the lad suffered considerable until the arrival of pr. Wilson. The doctor reduced the fracture and made the boy as comfortable as possible. The accident was a peculiar one and how the bones were broken Partridge Is unable to explain.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Rev. w. w, McLane, pastor of Plymouth church, New Haven, preach ed at the Congregational church this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

McGowan of Hartford, are the guests of Miss May Burke.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24
SHELTON.
Special Journal Courier News Service, ]

ISDecInI JOWTnNI-CONrIer NcWS ScrV1ce,I
 shelton, Aug. 2S--The s, A. A.
 baseball team of this place has dis banded The team, although compos- ed of the best material in the borough, won only two games during the entire season. It seemed as though the team was hoodooed and lost the majority of the games by but one run. The asso- citation will soon form football team, which it hopes will meet with better success than it's baseball. aggregation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The schooner Henry Willis, Captain W, II Linsley which has been in port few daYs. will go 10 Albany next where she will take on cargo of sand for the Malleable Iron Fittings company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The National band will hold re- hearsal in the band rooms tomorrow evening"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Louis Studley appeared before Judge Tucker in the city court Satur- day morning. charged with intoxlca- ton. He pleaded guilty and was fined s3 and costs, Studley Is the man found Friday morning sleeping off . Jag on Crescent street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

John Donahue of Chapel street launched fine new rowboat today in the Housatonic river just below the docks. The boat is @ we'll built affair
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The Misses Louise and Margaret Webb of New Haven are the guests of Miss Mary Daly at her home on Sey- mour avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

John Scorpion left this morning for New York, where he will pass two or three days with relations.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

washed the Pastime Athletic club team to the tune of 3 to Q. The game was snappy from start to finish and witnessed by a big crowd. over fifty being present from the borough. Walsh was in the boy for the Pastimes, but did not prove so fast as when he was in Walllngford. The local boys smash ed out seven hits off Walsh against one off Parker. who was on the rubber for the local nine. There was no scoring until the fifth inning. when the D. F. C. team got two runs on a squeeze play Today's game gives Walllngford the second contest of series of three. Tho Pastime club defeated the D. F. c. team at Paden's grove. to Q; on tn , South Colony street grounds the D. F. c. nine won to ?, and today the lo- cal boys were again the conquerors. 3 to 0.
 Score by innings:
 Pastimes :. .........0 0 0 0 0-O D. P. C. ..............0 0 002 20 0 0-S
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Anna Brody returned to her home to-day after spending a pleasant tWo-weeks' vacation with relatives in Unionvlle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

J. H. Child conducted the services at St. Paul's Episcopal church this morning. The music was under the direction of Samuel Hubbard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The engagement of R. Clifford Mer- win son of the late Charles H. Mer- win of New Britain, and Miss Read of Bridgeport was announced this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Celestia Bryan, one of the old est residents of Woodmont, her birth place, formerly Merwin's Point, attain ed the age of eighty-one years on Tuesday and received a number of callers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

John Boyle, one of this city's old Irish residents passed away at his home on Smith street Saturday even- ing Born in Ireland, MT, Boyle came to this country taking up his resi- dence in Derby He was well known and respected Besides his wife the de- ceased is survived by four children, the Misses Agnes and Margaret Boyle and William Boyle of this city and Ed ward Boyle of Bridgeport. Undertaken J. P Colwell has charge of the fun eral arrangements.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Three arrests were made by Chief Ellis this morning and another made Saturday night by one of the patrol men. Three of the arrests were the result of a Saturday night brawl. Will liam Bilsky was the one captured Sat urday evening at li;30 o'clock. He will be arraigned on three charges, assault. breach of the peace and in- toxlcation. On his complaint Wladek Kue and Callure Forukeewic were arr rested both charged with assault and breach of the peace. Both were ar rested to-day The other arrest was James Dawson for being drunk on the streets.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Despite the rain large number att tended the outing of Company K at Mansfeld's grove, Saturday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mis- Rose Ryan of Hartford, who has been visiting at the home of her cousin, Miss Catherine Kennaugh. on Jersey street, for the past week. left for her home to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

City Clerk A. r. Kirkham spent Sat urday and Sunday at Northampton Mass, as the guest of her niece. Mrs James Elliot.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The funeral of the late Mrs. Rose Donovan was held from her residence on Lester street Saturday morning at Q o'clock and from the Church of the Assumption at 93o o'clock, Rev. Fa- ther Hennessy officiating. The ser vices were largely attended by the many relatives and friends of the de- ceased Interment was in St. Mary's cemtetry. The funeral arrangements were In charge of Undertaken T. F. Donovan of Shelton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Martin Stanley of Hartford is spending short vacation at the home of his parents in this city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The rain storm of Saturday cheated the children as well as q large mum Der of grown people out of an after noon's enjoyment to which they had been looking forward with pleasure. The band concert at the grove could not be given and was postponed until next Saturday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Miss Grace Newton of Woodbridge was the guest of John w. Merwin yesterday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Charles B, Strong has resigned as mail carrier between the postofflce at the railroad depot He has been carrying the mails for $1.11 day,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs s. D. Llnsey of Alden avenue, Westville,> and Mrs, S. M. Linsley of Baltimore spent the day yesterday with friends in Woodmont.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The following from Yalesville will be read with interest," There was a very pretty home wedding Thursday night at the home of MT. and Mrs
 Richard Addy on Chapel street, when their daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Carr
 was married to Samuel Kershau of Wallingford. Rev. F. E. Coburn per- formed the ceremony, the simple Epis-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The sale which was held at the Hotel Pembroke last week Thursday by the Young Ladies' guild of Union chapel was very successful and netted a fine sum of money for the chapel fund
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Tickets are selling rapidly for the concert which will be given in Union chapel next Thursday evening August 27. The concert will be given under the direction of George Chadwick stock of this city and the proceeds will be for the benefit of the new organ fund, This is the second con cert which MT Stock has arranged. After the concert there will be a sale of ice cream, cake and fancy articles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The D. P. c. team will play a double header with the Crescents of Bristol on Labor day. One contest will be played here in the morning and the other will be pulled off in Bristol in the afternoon. The Bristol boys are considered the fastest amateur team In the state.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

In the Wallingford carpet bowling league next Tuesday evening the Odd Fellows will bowl the K. of P. team and the Red Men will play the Fra ternal Benefit league team.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. J R. Johnson is entertaining Mrs, George Lines and Mrs. Gddings of New Milford for two weeks at the Merwin homestead
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

MT Townsend entertained Mary J. Townsend of Mahopac Falls, N. Y.,, J. D Pennell of Newburg, N. r., who is visiting for a week; Miss Bloom Mrs. McCarty, Mrs. Hennsbury, Miss Rena McCarty of Danbury, Conn. Mir. and Mrs Harney of Woodmont.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Mary Pelcher of Merwins guests at their cottage, and has re- gently returned from a two weeks vis- 1t in Canterbury, N. H.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-24

The regular monthly meeting of the Burwell and Merwins Beach Improve ment association will be held at Mer- wins Inn Tuesday evening August 25, at o'clock.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-18
COULD PAY HIS WAY.
Story Of . cIubman Who Had Dinsd
mot Wisely, but Too WE'LL"

Story Of q cIubman Who Had Dinsd
mot Wisely, but Too WE'LL"
The man who was going home from
the club after dining mot wisely, but
too WE'LL" had paid Ave fares during
the first ten minutes he was on the
street car. When the conductor came
along again he handed out a sixth
nickel and then q seventh as the man
In uniform was returning to tile back
platform. A little later when the con-
ductor went through the car he was
given an eighth five cent piece by the
clubman and then ninth. but at this
stage Of the game hts money was
handed back to him.
"It seems to me you have paid your
fare" said the conductor as he looked
around to see what the other passen-
gers thought OF the matter.
"No, shirt" was the reply. Il lnshist
on payin' my way, shir!''
Every we'll, then" said the other. ac-
ceptlng the nickel, with shrug Of his
shoulders.
During the next fifteen minutes quite
number of people got on the car,
and the clubman managed to pay FIVE
more fares without word Of protest
The conductor hesitated. however,
when the fifteenth nickel was handed
him by the same man. and he gave II
back with the remark. II am almost
sure you have paid your fare"
"No. shir. and 'shept no favors
from strangersv angrily exclaimed
the man. II can pay my way. shir.
and propose do sho."
Another nickel passed between them,
and then the one who had dined mot
wisely. but too WE'LL" settled back in
his seat and nodded sleepily. whep
the conductor passed through the car
again. however he sat up and handed
over another nickel and said:
''Scuse me, shir-'scuse me for not
payin' fare"
"But believe you have paid your
fare, SIR"
"No, shir! Don't shink for moment.
shir, that I'm tryin' beat zhis com
pany. can pay my way. shir."
Before he came to his street he in
sisted on paying three more fares.
Then as he was leaving the car lie
shook his finger in the conductors
face and said:
"'Ductor. I'm goin' report you"
"W-what for. sirY'
"For lettin' me ride free, shir! Rule
Is no passengers lowed ride free. and
I'll report you unless you collect my
fare. Here 1t is, shir.'
And for the twentieth time the club
man handed the conductor Nickel
A. b. Lewis In Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-18
THE AUTO GOLFER.

An auto devotee was Beggs;
He'd broken all his arms and legs
And drunk Of scorching to the dregD.
Z He rode both day and night.
And in and out OF his machine
He smeilcd 10 strong OF gasoline
Z None dared match to light.
The game Of golf he thought bore.
Said he why DO the buffers roar
The idiotic warning 'Forer
TO those who go ahead7
I'll try the game this very morn,
And with q proper auto horn
III 'honk' to them instead"
His driving from The foremost tee.
Quite wonderful. indeed. to see. -
Evoked remarks Of "HuIly gee!"
Twas straight 40 well as far,
For toward the hole. with stops for
strokes.
Including foozies Jabs and pokes.
He drove his motor car.
Though bunkered near the putting green.
He drove ahead with his machine
And landed in deep ravine
Then golfers came 10 coach.
"'Tis not the place to drive" they said.
'"The wonder is you are not dead.
You foozied your approach!"
Then Beggs with gargoyle-like grimace,
His collar bone slipped back in place
And deftly rearranged his face.
Said he. 81 like this game,
And though its new to my machine"-
He glanced around the deep ravine-
I'VE hoied out Just the same,'
--Earle Hooker Eaton in Harper's Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-18

A New Hampshire man tells OF a
tight listed man Of affairs in town of
that state who until recently had never
been observed to take an interest in
church matters. Suddenly. however.
he became regular attendant at d.
vine service. greatly to the astonish-
ment Of his fellow townsmen.
what do you think of the case OF
old Ketchum?" said one of the busi-
ness men Of the place to friend. "Is
Is true that he has got religionT
swell. hardly replied the other.
"The fact is. it's entirely n matter OF
business with him. Lam in position
to Know that about year ago he loan
ed the pastor $50. which the latter wns
unable to pay. SO there remained moth
ing for Ketchum but to take 1t out in
pew rent."-St. Louis Republic.