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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17
THE REAL OASIS.
Not the Lonely Little Spot Travellers
 Have Described For Us.

In Appletons Miss Marie Van Worst tells us a great many surprising facts about a subject on which most of us are very i'll informed,
 The map of our school days made little of the Oasis he says. "A dot. q circle-and in the last form it was distinctly at its best-it formed mere blur on the wide surface that spelt Desert But in our imagination we have all Of us seen it It was round of course. small and bright and green. proud with high palms and very much the shape of Noah's Ark trees and of their own delectable color. It rose up out of a sand lake and it had lakes of it's own. or more likely well from which camels drank. where the marched traveller bent to slake his thirst Lions. tigers, tropical birds dis ported their bright and terrifying forms: but even animal life grew in distinct. ss round and cool and green. of q magical freshness. the oasis scin- tillated upon our dream of the Sahara We saw it far across the school room hanging like 9 Babylonish garden in the air But how much farther do we see it new down through the years
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Rhode Island Takes Trial.

George l.. Donovan of l47 Hall ave- nue, who for the past two years has been trying in the states of Connecti- cut. New York, and Massachusetts. to get trial of his suit for s20.00o dam ages against the N. r., N H. & H. R. R. Co, has finely obtained decision from the Superior court of Rhode Is- land admitting his case in the courts of that state.
 On the evening of November 10, 1906, Donovan was going down from this place to New Haven on a passenger train. and willie he was walking from one car to another at North Haven a sudden lurch of the car threw him from the platform and he was run over by the train. As result of his injuries both legs were amputated at the New Haven hospital.
 The suit was thrown out in this state. Massachusetts and New York. because the New Ha 'en road set up a statute of limitations. claiming that the com pany had not received notice of the suit within four months, as prescribed ny the Connecticut statutes. Donovan says he tried to get word to his lawyer to begin suit against the railroad com pany several times within four months after tho accident but somehow his messages never reached their destin- alton. The trial of Donovans suit against the New Haven road will be gin soon in tho Rhode Island court before Judge Sweetland Charles S Hamilton Is DonoNan's attnrneN.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17
No. H. S. Reception This Year.

Departing from the custom of the past fifty years the members of the junior class of the Wallingford high school have voted to give a banquet this year instead of the annual re- ception and dance. which in past years has been held during com mencement week. The annual recep- ton and dance given to the seniors by the juniors Is the only affair of any importance in the school life and has always been attended by all the stu dents. their friends and the alumnae However. at the banquet which is to be given this year only the members of the senior and junior classes will be present. It is planned to engage two auditoriums and to hold the ban quet in one during the early part of the evening and then later in the eve hing to follow the collation. with a reception and dance in the other. For the banquet q caterer will be engaged from either New Haven or Hartford. The affair will probably begin at : o'clock and last until IL The an nouncement of this change will prob ably be a great disappointment to the hundreds of alumnae and townspeople who have been accustomed to attend this annual affair At the meeting of the junior class. which was held las; week, Miss Lillian Schaler the class teacher, made a few remarks setting forth the advantages of school ban quet over those of a largely attended reception and dance The class then voted to give the banquet. and the fol lowing committees were chosen to ar range for the event.
 | Decorating cornmittee-Miss Caro.
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WHEN ROMANCE DIED.

Meredith Nicholson. one of the best of Indiana's many pleasing writers, sends a half humorous, half regretful letter to the Indianapolis News. com plaining that the growth of the capi- tal of Hoosierdom has oompieteR spoiled Indianapolis for literary ma terial
 No doubt MT. Nicholson is wise enoueh to know that the same eondi- tions hold true everywhere else in this dizzy merrv-go-round we call nation out here in the West hash Romance been knocked into the cooked hat of tradition? Aren't the cowboys of to- day A lot of half baked, irresponsible kids. who are just playing the game beeause if gives them a chance to use all the cuss words they have learned ,,n the street corners If lively. electric lighted and unromantic towns? Aren't The miners a well-educated lot of chaps. as a rule. who never say By the etarnal." and who always brush their hair till it shines before they sit down to an Armour trademark meal at the camp boardinghouse2 And aren't the Indians a lot of exfootbal players from Carlisle. who cant even put up a tepee without yelling fol some white man to help em on the lob? Tn fact. isn't the whole West oi to-day about as unromantic pastur, as ever invited hungry author, onll to fool the poor chap?
 And no doubt trolleyized New Eng
 land is shy of old maids who would make good copy" while the southern negro isn't any more picturesque thai a tan-colored Pullman porter As 70, the sea, what is the use of hunting .c
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Delightful Whist.

Mir. and Mrs. P. J. Griffin entertain ed a number of their friends this evening at their residence, SS North WhittIesey avenue. with a reception and whist in honor of Mir. Griffins sis ter Mrs. Philip Finnegan of Salt Lake City. Utah.
 Mrs. Fdnnegan has been the guest of honor at a number of whists which have been given during her stay here and has made host of friends who will much regret to learn of her de- parture for the west next week. Eight tables were occupied at the card con test Following the whist a sumptu- ous dinner. consisting of five courses was served The affair broke up at a late hour, every one expressing them selves as having spent a most enjoy able evening
 Those present were Mir. and Mrs. William Hassett, Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Russo, NIT. and Mrs. Martin O'Connell, MT. and Mrs. J. Hayden MT. and Mrs. j. Fitzgerald, Dr. and Mrs. w. P. Will son, MT. and Mrs. John Griffin, MT. and Mrs. Patrick OConnell, Mir. and Mrs. P, J. Griffin, MT. and Mrs. M Griffin of, Meriden. Mrs. p. Fahey, Mrs. Philip Finnegan, Mrs. Elizabeth Brennan, Miss Grace O'Connell, Miss i Dolly Fox, Miss Mary Griffin. Miss Bessie Brennan, Miss Katherine Bren- nan, Miss Margaret Fahey, Robert Neary, Edward Kavanaugh, Principal J. F. McCabe, William Conroy, Frank Kennedy, and Daniel Griffin.
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u .a 4 Romance there, among all these steam tea kettles, where a man cant shiver his timbers because there isn't tim-l Der in the entire hull ?
 Kipling has poem somewhere in which he says Romance still lives, but we'll bet Kipling himself doesn't be- lieve 1t, He knows, with Mir. Nicholson and other writers. that Romance died yesterday, when the Indianapolis post office was torn down, and the real cow. boy quit his job, and the maids of New England became telephone girls, and the Southern darky became pos sessed of mule and ambition and money enough to send his kidsto Ttis- kegee. Romance-there isn't enough of it left in this riiodernized sphere to wad shotgun. Republican,
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supper was giyol in the Woodmont chapel last evening, and was followed by an entertainment and social. The supper was delicious one. and was well attended, guests being present from New Haven and West Haven as we'll as from Milford. The program n cluded piano duet by Mrs Gorham and Miss Helen Bryan, a plano solo by Miss Helen Bryan, a drill by twelve young girls that was very amusing It was entitled The Milk Maids Drill The family album, full of "reminiscences of I've good oldc time" was much en ioyed, and caused much laughter. Mir. Herbert Schlecht sang several coon melodies. The social time was very ! pleasant
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WALLINGFORD.
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tSpeclnl Journal-Courier News Service }
 Wallingford, Jan. 16.---At the clcs- ing union prayer meeting preparatory to the Chapman campaign held at the Congregational church last evening there were over 500 people in attend ance Great enthusiasm is shown here over the work and when the Chapman workers come to this place they i'll be given rousing reception. E. c Chapman, brother of the great evan gelist. was present at the meeting last evening.
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The annual meeting of the Reading circle was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. A. R, Gardner. on Rogers avenue The attendance was good and all of the officers were re- elected Mrs. George Watt is the pres ident. Mrs. William Oakley the vice president. Mrs. II. Walter Cornwall the secretary, and Mss Pearl WordW the treasurer, The circle Is the literary so- oiety of the town, the membership ot which is strictly limited, and the meet ings are very instructive as well as in terestins
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The Wopowage Social club met on Wednesday evening with MT. and Mrs. Harry Merwin, Wheelers Farms avenue Twenty-two guests were present An informal entertainment was furnished by the guests Mss Rebecca Hallowell and Miss Elean,re Norris sang duet very nicely and Miss Norris also sang solo. Miss Carol Abbott and Master Terry Merwin gave recitations, James Hallowell played plano solo Games of all kinds were enjoyed during the evening. Refreshments were served.
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The carpenters are very busy with cottages along the shore Several are in course of erection at Woodmont, and at Fort Trumbull Beach. At Laurel Beach. MT. c. V. Scwall, the contractor, is building a number of cottages The first story of the one for A. H, Day ten of Naugatuck is completed. and the one for MT. Bricke of Waterbury is already enclosed
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MILFORD,
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Milford. Jan. 1.-The school children are so eager for every bit of skatin,, that several have a.ready fallen into the cold waters of African Lake. At leas; o,le child has fallen into the u-a ter daily. and OF Wednesday. one be , was in the water to his arm pits Se, eral of his companions tried to pull hin, out. having tied a number of overcoats together. when the four would-be res cuers fel' in. too. Finally all struggled out and the skating was resumed
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The annual meeting of the Plymouth church, held on Wednesday evening, was well attended Reports were read, and two new members, to serve three years, were elected to the church com mlttee. These were Mrs Daley of North street. and Miss Kate S. Tibbals. Two members were reelected, these being Sanford Hawkins, and H. | Hat thewson. The church Is il excellent condition,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17

The friends of Miss Stillson of Bos- ton, the sister of Mrs Sewall of Lau- rel Beach, will be glad to know that she has recovered sufficiently from tho pneumonia to be ableto visit Nauga- tuck Miss Stillson was very i'll for some time.
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line Francis, Edward Bergin and Jules Fredericks
 Music committee Miss Mvra Smith, Miss May Stone, and Ralph uniacke.
 Committee for the selection of a ca terer-Edwardo Collins and Edwin Brown, jr.
 General committee Miss Helen Whitney and Miss Marjorie Goddard
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17

If tho Bnby Is Cutting Teeth. be sure and use that old and well tried remedy, Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup. for children teething. It soothes the child
 softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind collie and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea Twenty-Five cents a bottle
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Miss Medors Beardsley of New Haven spent yesterday in the public schools teaching drawing. and was the guest of her grand father. the Hon, charles w. Beardsley over night. To-day. Miss Beardsley will teach in the school at Woodmont.
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Mrs. Richard P Hart, a former resi- dent of Branford, is reported i'll with tho grip at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. John B Dunlop of Meri- den.
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Mrs. Frederick Beardsley and her daughter-in- Jaw Mrs. Winnifred Beardsley, of Center street, are visiting among friends at Woodstock Vt.
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After three months stay at the New Haven hospital to recuperate from a serious injury. Patrolman Co., hee has returned to his home in Wool sey street and expects to resume his place on the police force some time next month.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17

Mrs William Works of Governors avenue, wha has been i'll with the grip, has recovered, and has been visiting at her former home in Long Hill.
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The Ladies Missionary society win meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Harrison on Willard street
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F. F. Parker of Waterbury has been a recent guest at Laurel Beach. His cottage is pleasantly situated on Third avenue.
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Augustus Mead of the orchards Greenwich, Is the guest of her cousin Dr. Putney on Broad street.
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Mrs. Bornmann and her daughter, Miss corinne Barnmann of West Haven have beu the guests of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Robert Christie. on Broad street.
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Arthur Hunt of Burton street. has accepted position with a shoe concern on Congress avenue
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at Woodmont, have both been i'll with
 the grippe, and are slowly convalescing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17
BRANFORD.
Special Journal Courier News Service,

Branford, Jan. 16.-0ficers of Sidney Beacn camp, No. 10, order of United Spanish War Veterans have been elect ed as follows: Commander. William S. Clancy; senior vice commander. John F. Kinney; junior vice commander, Eugene Callahan; officer of the day. Thomas C. Fisher; officer of the guard, John W. Baisley; chaplain. Harry Reg CTS; adjutant, Charles K Page: uuar- terrnaster. Clifford E. Kniffin. The above officers will be installed. Tuee- day evening, January 2s.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-17

Many of the people of Nestville are attending the campaign meetings in the city, and large number were pres ent at the Calvary Baptist church yes terday afternoon to hear the sermon preached by Rev s. Parks Cadman, D.D., of Brooklyn.
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the Plymouth church, spent yesterday in New Haven.
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Walter Hosley has been assisting at the postoffice two or three days this week
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NEWS OF NEIGHBORING PLACES.

moned to Brooklyn. by the death of her nephew, has returned to her home on Rogers avenue.
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At the meeting of the woman's club to be held next Monday afternoon ih the lecture room of the library, Mrs. Frank C. Porter. of New Haven will deliver an address on the subject wo- men Factor, Inspectors.
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Mrs. c. Y. Sewall Of Laurel Beach has retupled to her home from visit with friends in NewtoWn.
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Mrs William Dixon. of Front street entertained the members of the Elm press Whist club Wednesday evening
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Mrs. Samuel Hodgkinson entertained the N.N Whist club at her residence on Whittlesey avenue this evening.
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Miss Nellie Paden has returned from, a stay with friends Tn New Haven.
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Mrs Dr. J. H. Buffum returned this evening from a two weeks stay with relatives ir Wallingford. Vermont.
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The Battery basketball team defeat cd the Yale Consolidated team of New Haven at Pythian hall. Wednesday ev- ening by score of S1 to 19. The game was fast and furious and was the best exhibition of goal throwing seen here this season.
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There is thin coat of ice on VII l,agtcn Bristols ice pond. and Mir Bristol hopes for cold weather. so that it can get thicker. and be in condition to harvest
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Several of the employees of the Sar- gent company who reside in Branford, have been laid otf the past few. days, and With the present slackness of work at both the Malleable Iron Fittings company and the Branford Manufac- turing company. the two leading manu. featuring plants in Brsnford, industrial conditions are far from encouraging.
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MT. and Mrs. B. F. Small have re- moved from New York and have leas- ed house in Sherland avenue
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John F. Galaghan of South Colony street has returned from a stay in Washington D. C.
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Rev ora S. Griy will conduct am other evangelistic service in the Con gregational church next Sunday after noon.
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Maron Rogers Relief corps, W. R C., will serve chicken pie supper at the residence of Mrs. W. T Flanders on Averill avenue, next Thursday even ing.
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Mir, and Mrs Charles Fox were pleas antly surprised by a party of their friends last evening, During the even ing whist was played the prize win ners being MT. and Mrs. J. N Wilson Those present were Mir. and Mrs. Char les Fox, Mir and Mrs. George Whit tsker. MT. and Mrs. F. Huntington. MT. and Mrs R. Fox, Mir. and Mrs F. Stearns. Nil and Mrs. J. Burton. Mir and Mrs. J N. Wilson. Mir. and Mrs R. H. Talcott, Mrs H. Beaumont. Mrs NJ. Shelly, NJ. Becroft F. Beaumont
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The ladies of Trinity parish will give an entertainment in Pythian hall on the evening of Wednesday. February 12.
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Wallace Royden who has been at Rockaway Beach, Long Island, Is at his home for few days.
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Degree work will be exempihed at the next meeting of Widows Son lodge. No. 6s, A. F and A. M,, next Wednes- day evening.
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The officers of the Ladies AuxiIiarv A. Q. H.. were installed this eveninfg at the Temperance Hall by County President Miss Ellen T. Molloy, of New Haven
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{ It is expected that fully thirty old
 people will be conveyed in autos and carriages to Calvary Baptist church from the Fair Haven district today to attend the service especially for the
 aged, which begins at 3 o'clock A To- cal committee is arranging for the transportation. In the number who go will be several old ladies from the
 Home of the Friendless. It is also ex- pectcd that many old people who are
 able, will go over in the cars. The
 card of invitation sent to the aged in this district, reads as follows:
 Our tribute to the men and women tof New Haven who are of advanced years. All the aged are specially in { yited to the Calvary Baptist church. F corner Chapel and York streets. Fri day. afternoon, January 7th. at
 o'clock. Address by pr. Ostrom. old
 hymns sung by MT. Hills"
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A large piece of machinery weigh ing several tons, which has been standing in the yard of the power house in Grand avenue several weeks waiting until the foundations were pre- pared for its installation, was moved into place yesterday. by the aid of heavy purchases The big weight was slowly slid up an incline made of heavy timbers, and by night had got just through the doorway into the
 house. The new generators will be placed in position as fast of possible, so that the company can avail of the additional power which is much needed in running the cars.
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The thirty from here who attended the Yale Business Colleke's banquet and dance in New Haven Tuesday ev- ening had rather difficult time in getting home. President Stone had made arrangements for the train to stop here. For some reason the train did not stop and the party was carried to Meriden There hacks were hired and the crowd arrived in this place about q m.
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Ashley l.. Willis, of Ferry street, who is an usher and also one of the personal workers at the union religious services in the Grand Ave nue Congregational church, is well ac- guainted with Dr. Ostrom, the evan
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The funeral of Mrs. James H. Good sell was largely attended at her late residence in North Front street yes- terday afternoon. Mrs. Goodsell was one of the oldest and a very highly respected Fair Haven resident. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Sheath, Mrs. Goodsell having been a member of his church--Grand Ave nue regational--many years Dr. Sheath spoke highly of the deceased and of her Christian character There were many beautiful floral trib- utes from relatives and friends. and the interment was in the Fair Haven cemetery.
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The Trinity guild of st. Peters church will meet in the parish house this evening.
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Clayton Lathrop leaves Friday for three months stay in Florida.
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The Misses Agnes and Lottie Smith. of Hartford, have returned home after visit with Miss Anna Judson, of Quinnipiac avenue
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A special meeting of the Half Hour dence of Mrs. B. s. Milford of South Main street. on Friday afternoon of next week
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Quite large class will be confirmed by Rt. Rev Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of the diocese of Connecticut at Trinity church next Sunday morning. The rite will be administered after the regular office of morning prayer at 10.45 o'clock.
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On Wednesday afternoon of next week Mrs Frank Belden, ir.. and Mrs Harry Leonard will entertain The Whist club at the home of Mrs. Harry Leonard on Mckinley avenue.
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NASHVILLE.

Mir and Mrs. C. A. Marvin of Central avenue, spent Thursday with relatives in Bristol
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FAIR HAVEN.

MT. and Mrs. W. S Neale of At water street. leave this morning for New York and will there embark on steamer for Jacksonville. They go first 10 Rock Ledge to stay about a week, and thence to Palm Beach for the re- mainder of the winter. and return ing about April l. This trip is large .ly for Mrs. Neale's health. She has been quite i'll and was threatened with pneumonia. but is now much better and is able to make the trip MT, and Mrs. Neale have taken winter trips to Florida for ten years. Last yea: there were quite a number in the Neale party and it was con . ducted by MT. Neale, but this time hs and Mrs. Neale go down alone.
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Edward ]. o'Brien of New York city,
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Mir. and Mrs. Richard O'Brien are rival of twins at their home on Hill side avenue Both boys and their mother are doing we'll.
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The new residence of George R. Stan nard on Church street is fast nearing completion and Mir Stannard and fam fly expect to move into it in the near future.
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Frederick Jourdan of Lynn, Mass. was the guest this week of his par ents, MT and Mrs. Henry F Jourdan of Harbor street