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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
Cleaning-Up
 Before Inventory

We have separated from the balance of our stock a goodly number of pieces on which we will make large reductions from regular prices.
 Included in them are some goods that we are going out of --patterns of silver we are to discontinue and some articles that are slightly shop-worn.
 There are also many staple articles that we have seen for a year and want to say good bye to, as well as others that per haps we bought too freely. Taken all in all, the stock we offer affords splendid purchas- jug at great savings. Every !, article carries the full Monson guarantee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
East Haven Masons to Banquet To night-Vested Choir
 for St. James.

The East Haven Masons are to have a banquet and entertainment in the town hall this evening, and there is promise of a very pleasat social oc- casion. While East Haven has no Masonic lodge there are about seven ty-five Masons residing there. They belong to various city lodges, many of them being identified with Adelphi lodge of Fair Haven. Once year they gather and have their annual banquet and entertainment One of their guests tonight will be Rev. pr
 Sheath of the Grand avenue Congre- gational church. Several months ago Dr. Sheath preached a sermon to the East Haven Masons. The banquet this evening will be followed by lit erary and musical program, and seV- eral addresses are expected. Some of the East Haven Masons have dis cussed the project from time to time of forming a Masonic lodge, but noth- ing has ever been done. But some day, as the village grows, such an or ganization most likely will be formed.
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The Colonial Ball.

All is in readiness for the grand colonial ball to be given in the town hall Friday evening by the Cheyenne council. D of r. A full orchestra will render the following program Waltz-To Cheyenne Council.
 Two-step-Our Deputy. Waltz-Look Who's Here.
 Paul Jones-Our Pocahontas. Two-step-Good old Times Waltz-To Our Meriden Friends
 wo-step-Owenoco Tribe.
 Memilckyte-To Our Great Chiefs Waltz-Everyb body Have Good Time. Two-step-Our Degree Team Waltz-To Our New Haven Friends. Two-step-Our Elective Chiefs. Waltz-Happy Days.
 Paul Jones-To Our Orchestra. wo-step-Owenoco Haymakers. Waltz-To George Washington's
 Birthday.
 Two-step-To Our Appointed Chiefs Virginia reel-I Am So Tired. Waltz-To Our Committee
 Two-step-Good bye Till 1909.
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WALLINGFORD.
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Wallingford, Feb. 19.- The final dress rehearsal of the high school play "Mr. Bob" was held in the town hall this evening. The play was a fine one and a crowded house is as- sured for its presentation tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the town hall. The piece abounds in comedy and amusing situations. Flash light pie tures of the performers at the closing scenes of both acts were taken thls evening by F. l.. Lathrop, Dancing until 12 o'clock will follow the play, music being furnished by a full or chestra.
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SHELTON.
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The new chapel of St Joseph's church will be dedicated on Sunday morning by the Rt. Rev. Michael Tier ney. D. D., bishop of the diocese. Masses will be celebrated at 7:3O. 9 and 10:3o o'clock. At the latter mass the dedicatory service will take place and a solemn high mass will be cele- brated. In the evening at 7:3O sol emn vesper service will be held. At the morning services admission will be hy card, which can be secured at the chapel or at Hartwell's pharmacy. In the evening all will be welcome to the services. The following committee has charge of the arrangements of the day: James Tierney, chairman; Max Durrschmidt, Maurice Kent, Jacob Miller. ]. H. Hills, Alcine Burgoine, NJ. McGratton, jr.. Malcolm Cribbins, George Benton, W. E. Sullivan and John Cullen.
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MILFORD.
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 Milford. Feb 19-The members of the Trinity Guild of St. Peters church, (Mrs. William Platt, presidenD will serve a college supper in the parish house on Thursday evening. There will be four tables, decorated with the col ors and flags of Yale, Columbia, Har- yard and Princeton. The pretty girls who will wait on the guests, will also wear the college colors. A good sup per is assured all who attend, and the menu will include clam chowder, cold meat, cake, pie, brown and white bread, rolls, tea and coffee. Supper will be ready at o'clock.
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Doubtless most people did not wei come the abundance of snow which fell yesterday for few days ago one would think that spring had really put in an appearance. but the people on the Edgewood avenue line had reason to be thankful, for as soon as the snow fell the long cars were put on the road and stayed on all day However. it is a little strange to the people why the company says there is not power enough to continue the running of these cars when they seemed to have no difficulty in going through on such a day as yesterday was
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The funeral of the late Martin
 on Bassett street yesterday morning at o'clock and from the Church of the Assumption at 9.30 o'clock At the church a solemn high requiem
 mass was celebrated. Rev. Father Quinn being the celebrant, Rev. Fa- ther Synnott deacon and Rev. Father Hennessy su-deacon. The choir rem dered several touching solos. Under taker Flahaven had charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment took place in Mt. St. Peters cemetery. The funeral procession was the longest
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As stated in this paper, St. James P. E. church in East Grand avenue Is to have vested choit. some changes have already been made in the interior of the church to prepare for the choir Stalls have been placed.a new doorway has been installed leading from the sacristy, the pulpit has been raised and other changes made. The choir has not yet been formed and the committees men stated last evening that 1t had not been definitely decided when the choir would be formed, It is understood that some of the best singers in the local schools will be selected to organize d choir. A good leader will be secured, and 1t is intended to have well drilled choir, When this choir is organized, there will bethree vested choirs in Fair Haven.
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that passed through the streets of this city in several years, over thirty car riages being in line. The pallbearers were Patrick Mccormack, John Me- Carthy. James O'Connell. Jeremiah Maloney, Michael McGovern and John Purtell.
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SOUTHINGTON.
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 Southington, Feb 19.-Professor Wal ter II. Small, superintendent of the schools of Providence, R. l., lectured to the Southington Lecture club last night at the Lewis high school The attendance was very good and the aud fence thoroughly appreciated the lec- ture. The subject was Education, old and New Prof Small is a very in- teresting lecturer and by his witty re- marks he manages to keep his audience in good humor He compared modern education to that of years ago and showed the disadvantages under which the student of years ago acquired his learning.
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letter from ]. r. Hills the evan gelist singer in Fair Haven during the Chapman campaign meeting to a friend here stated that Dr Chapman's s band Is meeting with great success in inc Providence revival Mir. Hills says that he and pr. Ostrom are going ta Bristol R. l.. when the Providence re- vival is over and the band then goes to Philadelphia. where a series of evan gelistic meetings are to be held.
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The farmers institute held an all day meeting in the Woodbridge con gregational church yesterday. One or the speakers of the day was Lawyer George Y. Smith of Forest street. Al noon the members were served an elaborate dinner by the grange society of Woodbridge. Among those attend ing from Westville were Mir. and Mrs. 4. \. Farnham.
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NASHVILLE.

This afternoon at ? o'clock at the home of Mrs. C 4 Wolven. SEQ Elm street, the seniors of Co K of the Loyal Temperance legion. will hold a meeting to reorganize a band of work CTS. It is hoped that a large number will be present and more interest be taken than in the past.
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Several of the state officers were present at the annual meeting of Ar hold lodge, x. E. O. P, which was held in Mechanics hall last evening. Fifteen candidates were initiated into the lodge. the degree team exemplify- ing the degree in most commend able manner. Following the business meeting a banquet was held. during the course of which several excellent addresses were made by the out-of- | town guests and officers present.
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The condition of Joseph Deupin the boy who was run over yesterday after noon as told in to-day's Journal-Cou- rier still remains critical. The doctors are still in doubt whether his leg will have to be amputated.
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The whist club was delightfully."- en- tertaned at the home of Mrs, W. C. Harmon on Fountain street yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Harmon and Mrs Parker Lewis. The first prize, a silver mounted perfume bottle, was awarded to Mrs. George Taylor; second prize a linen centerpiece to Mrs. Charles Walker; third prize, fancy work bag to Mrs John R. Tower.
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The funeral of Arthur, the two months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Hazlewood, took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Rev E. B. Schmitt, pastor of Christ church, of- f1ciated a. the funeral services h. torment took place in Pine Grove cemetery, Undertaken Kaiser being in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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The board of relief reports very dull session this year, although it was carly predicted that the new board would have its hands full. When the board Of assessors raised the tax list s70,000, there were many who sgnified their in- tention of appeal but their intentions never materiallzed The board has passed over the American Linen com pany and as no appeal was made they were satisfied to let 1t rest at the as sessmcnt, $25,OO0 which was laid by the board of assessors.
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Yesterdays storm spoiled the skat- ing on Hemingway pond, which had been very good and was participated in by many young people, As colder weather is predicted for tomorrow doubtless there will be more good skating.
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Final arrangements have been maue for the ". s. A. dance to be given to- morrow evening in Lenox hall II is to be a George Washington anair anu an exhibition of fancy dancing VIII De given by John and Helen Goode dur- ing the intermission. AS only one more dance will be given by the club a large number is looked forward to to gather
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The worst storm of the year struck wallingford to-day. Traffic is greatly impeded The electric ears are running without regard to schedule and all of the steam trains are somewhat late. This afternoon the snow changed to rain and this evening the trees and wires are covered with ice.
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One of the recent pleasant gatherings in East Haven was birthday surprise party to Grover Chidsey of River street It consisted mostly of the fam lilies of his brothers and sisters. but was a complete surprise. The game of whist was enjoyed and prizes were awarded to Mrs l.. B. Fowler. a pin cushion. C. s. Smith, a necktie. After the serving of refreshments l.. !. Kirk ham, in behalf of his friends, present. ed MT. Chidsey a very nice bath robe The guests departed soon after mid night after wishing Mir Chidsey many happy returns of the occasion.
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The standing committee met this eve ming at the First Congregational church at the close of the prayer meeting The topic for the prayer meeting was "The Foes of the Soul-The Lust of the Eyes"
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News comes from Philadelphia of the marriage in that city of former Fair Haven young lady. Miss Rose Thompson, to Walter J. Adams of AL bany, N '. Last Friday evening the marriage took place at the home of the bride in Philadelphia. The bride when residing in Fair Haven lived in Ferry street. She has a great many Fair Haven friends.
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ANSONIA.
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A clam chowder supper will be served this evening from } to s o'clock by the members of Endora camp, Royal Neighbors. at the home of Mrs. Robert Lashcr at 210 Wakelee avenue
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The basketball games scheduled for this evening at the Trade Council Hall were postponed owing ot the storm. The Branford Grammar school team was to have played the Colony street team.
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Tickets for "Davy Crockett the flay to be given here Friday evening under the auspices of the Ivy lodge, K. of P. will ga on sale tomorrow morning at Frixley's
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Rev R. E. Brown will preach at the East Pearl street M. E church this evening in a series of services for home week. On Friday evening Rev, pr Sheath will preach. His subject will be "Unbelief."
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County President John Mccarthy of New Haven will install the officers of the Second division, A. o. H., at the meeting which is to be held this even ing at Celtic club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20

Many Fair Haven friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Julia, widow of George F, Thompson which took place at her home in York street yesterday. The Thompson fam fly resided in Fair Haven in Atwater street for many years. During her res idence here Mrs. Thompson became an active worker in the Grand Avenue Congregational church, of which she was a member many years. Her fami- ly will have the sympathy of their many Fair Haven friends
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The D. P. c. club have decided to have two moonlight waltzes besides the pfize waltz at their dance Friday eve ming in Leightons Hall.
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Mrs. Julia O'Neil of Division street passed away yesterday morning after a protracted illness. She was an old resident of this city and has many friends and relatives in this communi- ty Besides her husband, James O'Neil, one sister, Mrs. James Coogan of New Haven, survives her. Under charge of the funeral arrangements Interment will take place in St. Law renee cemetery, New Haven.
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There will be a meeting of the Golden circle. Kings Daughters, this afternoon at 330 at the parsonage of the Congregational church.
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The Echo Hose company's pool team will go to Derby this evening, where it will play the Storms on the latter's table.
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The Meriden selectmen are preparing plans for the Macadam road which IS to be built between here and Meriden next summer
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-20

Mrs Quirk of Read street, entertain ed the Ladies guild of St. Peters church on Wednesday afternoon. 0w- ing to the snow the attendance was not as large as usual.
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Box 43 of Center and Constitution street was rung in this evening at 7:45 by Chief McCune and the Fire committee as a test.
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The ladies aid society of the Cath ollie church will hold a public whis this evening in the city hall.
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Mrs, Margaret Downey entertained the N. R. club at her home on Wallace Row this evening.
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A large number of Ansonia Elks will go to Hartford to-day where they will attend the reception that is to be rendered the grand lodge officers this afternoon.
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Advertised letters posted on the bulletin board in station A addressed to George HivleW NJ. F. Mersick Miss Elizabeth Morsey and Jacob NJ. Rich man.
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Friends in Fair Haven of William H. Fender, were very sorry to learn of his suicide Mir. Fender took carbolic acid at his boarding house in William street and died from it's effects He formerly resided in the Twelfth ward, was a councilman at one time, and eandi- date for alderman.
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The Junior League will meet in the chapel on Friday afternoon, at S:15 o'clock. The Sunshine society will meet in the parish house at the same hour. A good attendance is requested at both meetings.
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Winfred Warner, son of Mir. and Mrs. w A Warner of Clinton ave nue, who has been i'll from scarlet fever for about ten days, Is improv- ing rapidly.
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Four inches of snow, followed by rain. producing very bad walking, was the only event that happened in the borough yesterday.
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Rising Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, will hold its annual meet ing this evening in Odd Fellows hall. The lodge has planned big time for this evening and all members are re- quested to be present Large delega- tions from many of the out of town lodges are expected to be present as we'll as some of the supreme officers. Refreshments will be served and a musical program rendered
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On Friday afternoon the Women s Missionary auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. Marietta Forbes in Forbes place. The subject will be Medical Missions" and Mrs. NJ. M. Marble and Mrs. H. H. Bradley will be in charge.
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The Fountain Hose company's poo team will try out conclusions thi: evening with the strong Hotchkiss Hose company team of Derby.
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Richard Hendee, junior member of the grain and feed mill on Main street known as the Peterson and Hendee mill, died in New York yesterday morning of pneumonia after a few days Illness. MT. Hendee left this city with his wife to attend the dog show and while there took sick. He went to the home of friend in Brook lyn where pneumonia set in and to which he gradually succumbed. The news of Mir. Hendee's death was re- ceived with surprise by his many friends In this city He was about forty-five years of age and was well liked and respected by all who were acquainted with him. Besides his wife two brothers. Abner and Lucius Hen dee. of New Haven, and one sister who resides in Hartford survive him.
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Education. Old and New" was the subject of Walter H. Small's lecture at the Lewis high school tonight before the Southington Lecture club.
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This evening in Masonic hall the Greist Hose company will hold it's annual banquet. Grand preparations have been made for the banquet and large attendance is expected. The com mittee in charge is: John Fraser, Bert Russell, Frederick Lane, Charles Jones, and Edward Shumway.
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Several young ladies in town will give a leap year dance in Tolles hall Friday night.
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A daughter has been born to Pro- lessor and Mrs. J. D. w. Chester Of Berlin avenue.
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This afternoon the Merden board of selectmen came to Southington to con- fer with the local selectmen in regard to the starting of a stone crusher near Hubbard Park A macadam road is to he built between here and Meriden next summer and time, labor and expense will he saved by having a crusher so near Very soon the macadam road is to be built from Selectman Lewis cor ner towards Cheshire and this will re- quire great deal of crushed stone. AL SO 1t will mean employment by many who are suffering from hard times In tho factories
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George Lewis, formerly of the Lewis Printing company has accepted a posi- tion with the Southington News.
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The Rev Sherwood Roosevelt gave a lecture before the Neighborhood Read ing Circle on Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. George Watt, Read street. His subject was Friendship '" Mir Roosevelt received a cordial well come He was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Cornwall over night.
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Mrs. J. A. Nelson will have charge of the program at the meeting of the Woman's mission meeting to he held in the Grand Avenue Congregational church this afternoon. Mrs. J. H Vorce will give the address.
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Last night the Knights Of Columbus and l. 0. R. NJ card teams played the most interesting game of cards of the tournament There were ten tables and when the excitement had subsided it was found that the score was and D. Ii was then decided that three tables should decide the championship and the L Q. R. M. team finally won out. This victory placed the Red Men so far ahead that 1t will be rather hard to overcome the lead.
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George A. Hopson of this place was reelected President of the State Agri- cultural society at their meeting in Meriden this afternoon.
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Mrs. Nathaniel Fowler of Boston ar rived last evening and is the guest of her daughter Mrs Clifton D. Allen of North Whittlesey avenue.
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Mrs. Thomas Curran of 99 Fountain street, who has been very i'll for the past two weeks suffering from pneu- monia and pleurisy, Is resting com fortably to-day and a slight improve ment is noticed by the attending phy- sician, Dr. Winne
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In the parish rooms of St, James P. E."church in East Grand avenue the parish aid society will serve sup per this evening at 6;30 o'clock
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The |. Nj. T. club fair will open to morrow night.
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over in East Haven there is some baseball enthusiasm and an entertain ment is to bc held by the local club In town hall Tuesday, March 3.
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The Derby Neck Library circle will hold a novelty whist Friday evening in the library room of the Hawthorne school building. Old style costume will be worn by those in charge.
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DERBY.
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 The Bassetts will play the Paugas- setts this evening in the quarters of the East Derby fire company. The Bas- setts by winning the four games to- night'will win the inter-town fire com pany pool tournament.
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tournament at the Bradley house last night by a score of so 52.
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The regular meeting of the St. Mary's Temperance society will be held in St. Aloysius hall this evening at s o'clock. All members are requested to be pres ent.
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Miss Minna storm of New Haven, is the guest of her friend, Mrs. Charles Evarts of Colonial Heights, on the Housatonc,
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James Compton of Clark street, re- ceived a Valentine masquerade surprise party. There were thirty five guests, old fashioned girls, puritan girls, In dian girls and Indians and donimos. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all of the guests. Refreshments were served.
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Tickets are now on sale for the charity whist to be given by the Holy
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All are welcome to the church sup per at l:30 this evening in the par
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Mrs. William Hoadley of Devon, is the guest of friends in Waterbury for a few days.