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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
FIND DOCTORS WRONG.
State Health officer Says Epidemic
at Fond du Lac Is Smallpox.

at Fond du Lac Is Smallpox.
That physicians of Fond du Lac who
have contended that the epidemic which
has held Fond du Lac in its grasp for
some weeks, was nothing more than the
chicken pox, are in the wrong, is the
statement made by DR.. G. A. Harper,
State health committioner, who was called
there to make an investigation. Dr. Harp
-er states that the disease is smallpox in
a mild form. He recommends that the
board of health erect an isolation hos
pital He also advises the vaccination of
ali citizens.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
Will Run Mill Day and Night.

NJ. P. Mccullough, general manager of
the Brooks & Ross Company's sawmill at
Scofield, reports that the mill will resume
operations after New Years, to run night
and day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
Regis for Cut in Rates.

An unusual case came up before the
railroad commission the other morning
when the Medford Light & Heating Com
p&ny petitioned the commission for au-
thOrity to reduce it's rates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
SHOOTS DOWN SUSPECT.
Brodhead officer Badly Wounds
AISened Fur Thief

BrOdhead OHcer BADLY WOUNDS
Alleged Fur Thief.
A man giving his name as d. NJ. Dan
iels, Freeport, H., and who, it is alleg-
ed, stole fur garments to the value of
81, 400 from Ward & Knezel of Brod-
head, was shot by Officer Thomas O'Ca-
vina as he was leaving an old barn, where
furs were afterwards found. The charge,
flied from a shotgun, took effect in The
mans left side Physicians say he will
resover. All of the furs which were
stolen a week before, were recovered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01

$4,000 Fire in La Crosse Garage.
Fire resulting from an explosion of gas
oline burned the garage of w. w. Car
gill in La Crosse and destroyed three au-
tcmobiles entailing a loss of $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
Speed of Elevators.

The fastest elevators run at speed
equal to about II miles an hour.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Martin Hubert's Barn on Fire Mir. and Mrs. Russo
 Surprised.
Especial Journ.i-courier News seruee.I

Wallingford, Feb. 26.-Forty minutes after the test alarm was rung in this evening at 7:45 an alarm of fire was rung in from box 5S, corner of South Cherry and Ward streets for a blaze in barn belonging to Martin Hubert, a meat peddler on South Cherry street. The entire fire department quickly res bonded. Wallace hose was the first on the scene and laid line of hose. The blaze was under control a short time after, but the department remained un- til s:3O in order to prevent the blaze from starting again. There were two horses and numher of wagons in the building These were taken out before the hremen arrived. Had it not been for the quick work of the fremen and the rain number of the buildings which are clustered together there. would have been doomed The loss will probably not exceed s2oo. The roof was somewhat damaged and about a ton of hay was destroyed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
SOUYHlNGTON.
Especial serr.,,.ceur,er New. s.rr,...A

Special Journsi-Courier News Service,
 Southington, Feb. 2s.--Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs Pardon A. Whitney in Fresno, Cal, Tuesday night The dis patch did not state either the cause of death or funeral arrangements, but it is known that Mrs. Whitney had long been a sufferer from heart trouble Interment will most likely be in Yer mont. Mrs Whitney was the wife of Pardon A. Whitney, who for twenty years was superintendent of the up- town department of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox company. Last summer he resigned his position in order to go to California, as his health was very bad. Besides a husband, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Misses Jen- nie and Louise.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
Mr. and Mrs. Russo Surprised.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Russo were ten dered a surprise party and house warming by a large party of friends
 this evening at their new home on North Whittlesey avenue. Directly af- ter the arrival of the. party the second surprise of the evening came when J. w Welch in neat speech presented Mir. and Mrs. Russo with a handsome silver tea service in behalf of the guests Following the presentation whist was enjoyed by the merry crowd The prizes which were awarded at the conclusion of the whist consisted of silver backed brush and silver but ter knife. Then as a crowning feature of the evenings festivities came de- ightful repast. During the evening the party were shown through the house which Is one of the finest in Walling- ford The affair broke up, everyone ex- pressing themselves as having had the best time of their life. Those present were B. l.. Louden, MT. and Mrs. John
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Mrs. Celestia Bradley passed away at her home on South Cliff street yes terday morning at 1 o'clock after an illness of several months. The de- ceased was well and favorably known in this city. where she had lived the greater part of her fife She was an active member of the Congregational church and a charter member of Eliz- abeth Clarke Hull chapter, D. A R. Besides her husband. Edward B. Gard ner, she is survived by one daughter
 Mrs. L. F. Anchutz, both of this city The Ansonia Furniture company has charge of the funeral arrangements.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

W. Welch, MT and Mrs. ]. J. Griffin, MT. and Mrs. William Hassett. MT. and Mrs. William Hassett, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Griffin, MT. and Mrs. Martin OCon- nell, MT. and Mrs. w Frank Smith, MT. and Mrs. Wilyliam Brosnan, MT. and Mrs. Buhlmeyer, pr and Mrs. W. P Wilson, MT and Mrs. M. J. Butler, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Downey, Mir. and Mrs. William s. Fogarty, MT and Mrs. N J. DoWney, Miss Grace O'Connell, Miss Margaret Myers, Daniel Griffin, E. NJ Daily, William Smith, James F. McCabe, Mr and Mrs. Paul Russo of New Haven, and other friends and rel atives from New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
Entertained at Whist.

Mrs Fraray Hale entertained at competitive whist this afternoon at her home on South Main street. Six tables were occupied, and a very pleasant afternoon was passed by the ladies present The prizes were awarded Mrs O. H D. Fowler, Mrs. John P. Stevenson, Mrs Amer s. Martin, Mrs. J. Penney Barker Guests prize, Mrs William Hodgkin- son.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
ANSONIA.

Special Journal-Ccu News Service. ],
 The committee which has charge of the Emmet celebration will hold d meeting this evening in Celtic hall. All members of he committee are re- quested 10 be present as full arrange ments will be made for the event at this meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

lowing is the result, by frames, of the game:
 Dunne-15, 2, Ii, IA, 4. 6, 6, 8, 12. 14, 1, 8, 3, IS, 10, II, 6, g; total, l5o; scratches, 5.
 Jefries-O. II, 4, 1, 10. g, 9, z, 8, l., 14, II, Il, o, f, 0, ', 0; total, 1O2; scratches, '.
 The game was for side bet of $50
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The annual concert of the Ansona High School Glee club will be given at the opera house this evening. The Crusaders" by Gade. and Fair El- len by Brusch, will be rendered by the club The soloists are of the best in this kind of work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Messrs. Dorman and Smith of the Dorman Lithographing company of New Haven spent several hours last Saturday at the Bucaneer club house on Governors Island Stony Creek. As these gentlemen expect to be visitors there hereafter until the season opens, they may be rightfully regarded as the hrst summer guests in that com munity
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

David E. Roberts died suddenly at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Lewis Stoddard, on Cliff street Tuesday evening, of apoplexy. MT Roberts was sitting at the supper table eating and laughing, when he suddenly fell back in his chair and in a few mo- ments was dead Mir Roberts had been a resident of this city for forty two years and during this time was foreman of the Farrel Foundry and Machine company. He was one of the best known men in the city. He is survived by five children-Mrs. Lew is s. Stoddard. Mrs. William Tonl5in Mrs William Miner. of New York city; Miss Eleanor Roberts, of Newark, N. J, and Charles C. Roberts. superin- tendent of the foundry machine shop He was an active member of Ansonia lodge. Knights of Columbus. The fu neral arrangements are in charge of the Kaiser Undertaking company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
News Of Nei@hborin& Places

mittee which has the affair in charge Is making elaborate preparations for the same, and no pains or expense will De spared to make the event memo rable one in the social life of the town and the annals of the order.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The people of the three ritualistlc churches, viz, the Roman Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches, are already preparing for their penitential season, which will begin on Wednes- day of next week. Extra week day services will be held In all three of the above places of worship, the first as a matter of course being on Ash Wednes- day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Mrs F. ". Voorhees of Fountain street. left yesterday with her sister, Mrs, B. F. Christie, who has been vis- iting her a few days, for Hackensack, N. J.. where she will visit couple of weeks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
RAILWAY VETERAN DEAD.

Orange. N J.. Feb. 26-Thomas Car son Barr for twenty years prominent ip street railway circles and a pioneer in electrifying surface roads, died to-day firm Bright's disease. He was fifty years old.
 Mir. Barr once was interested in the traction lines of Worcester, Mass.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The joint social Of Co. K. and the Young Mems T. A. B. and L. society will be held at the later's club rooms tomorrow evening. An interesting program has been prepared and those who attend are sure of a good time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
The Etntracht Masquerade.

The annual masquerade ball of the Eintracht Singing society to be given in Leighton's hall next Monday even ing promises to be one of the most en- joyable events of the season. The prizes which are to be given for the best costumes and merry-makers of the evening are now on exhibition at Prior's shoe store 4 costumer will be at the Eintracht hall Sunday after noon and Monday Prof William M. Casey will be master of ceremonies. The opera house orchestra will furn- ish music for dancing, and will also render the following concert program: Opening Prom-"The Four Jacks
 .'......-.... .................. Loscn Concert Waltz-"The Merry Widow
 .......,.........-.. .......... Lehr Medley Remick's Hits
 ................. ........... Lampe Finale-'Loyal Knights ........
 ................. Losey
 The committees in charge of the affair comprise the following;
 Arrangements Christian Ulbrich, M. Kamischke, Franz Kellassa, John Hintz. F. Hoffman. Richard Totz Ru- dolph Wagner, Joseph Effinger, Will liam Seekamp, A. Larson, C. Wendt.
 Floor director-Franz Kelbassa.
 Aids--W. Seekamp, William We'll and, A. Rehcrn, F. Kelbassa, John Schipke, F. Hoffman, C. Seerup.
 The Branford Grammar school bas- ketball team failed to show up this evening at the Trades Council hall and therefore the Colony street quintet played the Whittlesey avenue team in- stead. The Whittlesey boys won the contest by a score of 12 to 10.
 Box o7 was rung In this evening as test alarm by the fire chief and com nittee.
 The five Italians who were arrested yesterday by Officer OReilly and Con stable Booth on charge of drunken ness were each fined s1 and costs of sS.50 in this mornings session of the Borough court before Judge Phelps. They all settled.
 Mrs. Nathaniel Fowler of Boston who has been the guest of her daugh- ter Mrs. Clifton D. Allen of North Whittlesey avenue left this afternoon for Pittsfield, Mass.
 The N. R. club met at the home of Mrs ". Devlin, 19 Christian street this afternoon.
 Regular meeting of Mizpah chapter No. 37, Q. E. s. at the Masonic hall tomorrow evening to be followed by a public whist
 A final dress rehearsal of "A Runa- way Girl" was held this evening at the Opera house. The rehearsal went off with a dash and vim that assures a finished presentation tomorrow night. The regular weekly drill of Company K will be held tomorrow evening.
 The team standing in the Waling- ford Basketball league to date Is as follows:
 Won Lost PC Independents ...,......-.2 1000 Company h .,....,,...... 1 500 I. A. B. .......,......., i 800 Y. M. A. c. ........... ,Oo0 At Judd's Hall tomorrow evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

It is good news that Mrs. Carter has decided to reopen Carter's lodge for the accommodation of guests who may wish to remain in Milford over night or longer Milford having mo license me buffet has been eliminated from the lodge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

A whist will be given in Masonic hall on Friday evening of this week by the Edgewood lodge, No. II, K. Of P. If the weather Is favorable doubtless about twenty tables will be filled
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Mrs. Nj. c. Maynard of the Three Films house, Stony Creek, and her daughter Mrs. Charles Madeira, sailed to-day for the Bermuda Islands, where they expect to remain for several weeks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

z, R. Hine of New Haven has given contract for a new house to D. P
 smith and company. It is to be g mod ern house, and is to be punr on Broad street on the lot adjoining the house occupied by MT. and Mrs Willis Oviatt.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The Christian Endeayor society of the Stony Creek church held a reheas- al las. evening of the comedy which they will give In the near future.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The Misses Bessie and Elise Smith of New Haven avenue and Gulf street nave recently been the guests of their sister, Mrs. Norton. in New York city. lney had a delightful time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The downpour of rain Wednesday af- ternoon converted Fountain street into river of considerable size The bob tail cars on the Edgewood avenue line had almost more than they could do in keeping the tracks and saving their motors, Fortunately the water was at it's highest between the going and com ing hours of downtown business peo- pie.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The young son of Rev. and Mrs ". New Haven hospital for several weeks, has been returned to the home Of his parents on Rogers street, much i'm proved in health
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Probably no small concern in the state can compare with the Blakeslee Forging company for steadiness. All during the hard times the factory has been running on regular time, with more than enough to do. Now orders have come in so fast for the past two weeks that the proprietors have asked their men to work three hours over time three days a week The men have consented to this appeal Very few. if any, small companies can boast of such prosperity
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Walter Horley has accepted a situa ton with Grocer C. W. Prann, and AL bert Jourdan has succeeded hin, ct the Branford postoffice Miss Helga Ander- son will retire from her present posi- month.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
NASHVILLE

The Ladies Missionary society Of the Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs. Andrew Graf on Alden avenue, tomorrow afternoon. at 5 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Miss Elizabeth McDermott, who was the guest of friends in town, has re- turned to New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The quarantine for diphtheria has has been removed from the house oc- cupied by Edwin P. Law and his family on the New Haven turnpike.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

A candy sale will be given at the parish house of St. Paurs church sat urday evening beginning at p. III.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The Stony Creek oyster company made. shipment of more than thirty barrels of oysters this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

In spite of the wet weather last evening a large number were present at the annual ball given at Masonic hall by the Westville Hook and Lad der Go. The grand march was led by the Boys brigade and music was fur nished by James stanford's orchestra. The dancing was conducted by Profes- sor Kelly and during the intermlssion John and Helen Goode gave an exhibi- tion of fancy dancing The hall was prettily decorated in national colors and about fifty couples danced merrily until late hour. Among the invited guests were the Hook and Ladder com panies from Stony Creek Branford and West Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

General Crank Pargoud Of Stony Creek.is quite III and a trained nurse IS in attendance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

About 200 spectators watched with interest the 150-poipt match game of pool which was played last evening in Guidel ( Healey's cigar store and pool room. on Main street between Eddie Dunne, of this city, and Young Jenries, of Shelton. The latter was defeated by the score of 150 to 1e2 The lar gest run in the game, g balls. was made by Dunne Irving Spencer. of Derby, refereed the game. The fol-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Miss Elizabeth Von Hacht of New New has been a guest at the home of her mother in West Main street. and attended the hop in the town hall
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The rain of to-day has flooded eel lars In some instances and streets and walks in some sections of the borough are submerged
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Matthew Norton of Fort Trumbull Beach and New York city is suffering rom severe attack of the lunlbago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Contractor o. c. Kelsey Is receiving large invoices of both native and i'm ported lumber in anticipation of his spring business in the building line.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The local peach growers had given out their predictions of very fine peach crop, but their prediction to- day Is not as happy one as it was a week ago. One of the leading peach growers of this section said that at least 10 per cent. of the peach buds were untouched last week. which is very good percentage, and bid fair for a very fine crop. However, they had considered that the brunt of the win ter was over, and that there would be no more severe weather However. the zero weather of the first of the week reduced the number of untouch- ed buds
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
CENTERVILLE.

The Ladies' Aid society of Grace church will hold supper at the parish house on Thursday evening from to o'clock; only twenty cents These suppers have become very popular and a good sized attendance Is expected
 MT and Mrs Ira W. Beers are re- joicing over the arrival of little son, born on Washingtcn's birthday.
 The Young Mems club rooms which have been newly painted and papered is now being equipped with electric lights. through the kindness of Mir. B. Hartley Mann. They will be opened to the public the first week In March.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
MILFORD.

Milford. Feb. 2e, I90S.-Edwerd Rus sell of Darbury, has been making
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27
BRANFORD.
,srecia, Jcurnsl-courier News Service,

Special Journal-Courier News sefviceD
 Branford. Feb. 26.--Tickets for the drama isis Hopkins" were placed on sale at Morton's pharmacy this after noon. A full house seems assured, as ten reserved seat tickets were sold dur ing the first five minutes that the chart was on exhibition. The St. Mary's Dramatic club will stage the play at Music hall Tuesday evening, March 3, and full-dress rehearsal will be held Monday evening.
 The funeral of Sarah Isabelle Dowd, wife of George C. Field, was attended at her late residence on lower Mon towese street at o'clock this after noon. Rev. George W. Barhydt, rector of Trinity church. officiating. The deceased, who was born in Madison, was sixty-nine years of age. Heart failure, resulting from a severe at tack of the grip. was the cause of death Mrs. Field is survived by her husband and an adopted son, G 1rv- ing Field
 The local Sunshine club met Mon- day afternoon with Miss Julia Hig- gins, of Kirkham street
 The Short Beach orchestra will give a dance at the bowling alley in that community tomorrow evening. and on Saturday evening a leap-year dance will he given a the same piere
 Captain C H Page. Of Branford was present at the inspection of the First platoon, Battery, at Guilford on Monday evening Colonel Schultz, of Hartford, was the inspecting officer
 A joint meeting of Montowese and Princess lodges, N E. o. P, was held in Pythian hall last evening Most of the time was devoted to a social session.
 C N Johnson. of MontoTese street. is i'll with an attack of the grip.
 The great social event of this week will be the grand reception and ball given by Eldorado council No 10. K. of C.. at Music hall Friday evening Music will be furnished by Stanford's orchestra, Of New Haven. The com
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Cafferty was defeated in the Bradley house pool tournament last night by q score of loo to 1e4 Tonight Maynard and Upson contested
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The Ladies Aid society of the NJ. E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Livingston on High street this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The inspiration service which opened last evening at the Baptist church, and continued all day and this evening, was unusually we'll attended. There were many leading Baptist divines of the country present and gave very inter esting and impressive addresses. The rain storm of to-day did not keep many In their homes and they all combined to make the service a one long to be remembered. Many out of town visi tors were present.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Mrs Elise Bates is absent from her place in the Milford High school for a few days, and Mrs. P. A. Randall of New Haven, Miss Mabel Wilhelmy of Milford) is attending to her classes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The entertainment and social given by the Epworth league in the vestry Of the Methodist church, last evening, was a success both socially and finan- cials After a most interesting pro- gram light refreshments were served and then social time was enjoyed by all. Among other things on the pro- gram several tableaux were given, also recitations by Ruth Francis, and Elsie Marshall; also cornet solo by Albert Fisher. The Misses Boyce of New Ha- ven very kindly gave their services by furnishing music
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

Charter Oak circle, No. 3o8. will meet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

MT. Brill and his family have moved rom Daniel street to Strattord, where they will live for the present
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

C. II Johnson, Of Montowese street. is i'll with an attack of the grip.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-27

The Thimble Bee of the W R C. so ciety will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Anna Willis Members of the c. A R. are cordially invited to be present in the evening