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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
IndcncndcnIs Win Great Game.

The Independents met the T. A. R. quintet at T. A. F. hall Saturday Sat urday evening, and won the contest by a score of 20-o 16. The game from the outset was hotlv contested and tho winning team had to work every minute to turn out its victory. During the first half the cold water boys semed to have little the better end of the contest Burns made a phenome- nal shot from difficult angle. When ever he got hold of the ball it meant a score for the T. A. B.'s. The score q tthc end of the first half stood 10 to 10 In the second half the Indepen- dents got in some corking good team work and Burke and Hassett scored several times in rapid succession Burns and Brosnan were the stars for the T X B. $ and Burke. Sullivan and Hassett eXcelled for the Independents. The lineup and summary:
 Independents A.B. Burke ,....5..... Kelley
 Right forward
 ''''i-f o'ii ''' oi DSildll
 Left forward.
 $. Connel1 ...............B Burns
 Center.
 QumllVdn .,........=. ..-..... Fitzgerald
 Right guard
 fadS>cll .ss.s#... conway
 Left guard
 Score: Independents 20, T. A. E. 16; field goals, Burke 3. Burns 3: Has sett 2, Brosnan ?, Sullivan ?, Fitzger- aid l, O'Connell l; goals from fouls,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
LILLEY DENIES.
Says He is Not Opposed to Forest
 Bills,

Bills. Absolutely untrue, was the reply sent by the Hon. George L. Lilley. to C. s. Deforest, and Charles F. Kent, in reply to their telegram forwarded Mir Lilley in connection with the pass age of the Southern Appalachian and White Mountain Forest Reserve bill. The text of the teiegrams are as fol- lows:
 Washington, Feb. 9. C. $. DeForest, New Haven, Conn. Answering telegram, would say that report is absolutely unfounded
 GEORGE l.. LILLEY. With this reply comes the assur- ance that Conneeticut's Congressional delegation is solidly in favor of the great forestry measure. Last night the following, which is self-explanatory was received;
 Feb. %. 1908. Charles F. Kent, Esq. President Asso- ciated Civic Societies, New Haven Conn.
 Report that I am opposed to the Ap- palachtan and White mountain bill unfounded
 (signed) GEORGE LILLE1, Washington, D. C.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

S5.00O q year. But we are to make our standard of giving, as God hath pros pered you. Some give a tenth It is difficult to set such standard. II IS for us to give as the heart prompteth, not acording to the head. As you pur- pose in your heart Love is the mo tive spring and prosperity IS the stand ard. Gods treasury is to be supported by Gods people, At the close of the service, the financial secretary, Harry V. Santry, gave out the envelopes to each member of the church present, for the weekly offerings for the com ing fiscal year, which now begins
 At the Grand Avenue Congregational church last evening, pr. Sheath in his sermon said that no one should stay from the church in these days when men were working on short time and when money was scarce. People should attend church just the same, even II the times were a little hard. At this church, this evening. the Young La, ! dies Missionary society will meet at ] the home of Miss Grace Lowe, $40 l Grand avenue The Ladies' guild will l meet at the church on Wednesday at 23O D. m. The pastor. pr. Sheath, and Deacon c. B. Parmelee, will represent the church at the meeting of the New l England Congregational congress, which convenes in Worcester, March and 1.
 Tbe following was read in the differ ent churches yesterday: Under the auspices of the United Civic society a meeting for men will be held in Gran miss hall. Strong school. Thursday evening, February 27, at o'clock, with | the following program: Prof: Kent l The Work of the United Civic Soei- 1 ety. F. H. Beede. superintendent Of schools, The school and the Citizen and Principal J. (. Knowlton, of Win creation Centers. All men of Fair Haven are invited to attend
 A little boy has arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Bruneau at 2SS Peck street
 c. NJ. Davis of Lombard street re- gently had an operation upon his jaw and is now convalescing.
 At the parish house of Grace r, F. church this evening, an entertainment entitled, 'The Old Maids Convention, will be given under the direction ol James F. Parsons. A social hour vii follow the play.
 Owing to the fact that Washington birthday came on Saturday, it was diff feult for the local stores to close, al though few were closed in the aft ernoon. Many flags were flying abou this part of the city. The pupils O the schools regretted that the holiday came on Saturday, as they did not gail a day in consequence.
 Fort Hale lodge N. E. o. F., is stead fly gaining in membership, At the reg ular meeting Friday evening, two new members were initiated.
 At the East Pearl Street M. F church this week the evangelical ser vices will be continued It is denom national week and the sermon ol Tuesday evening will be by Rev. W E. Pruner, pastor of St. Andrews M F church.
 Several candidates take tho fellow crafts degree at a special meeting O Adelphi lodge, F. and X. M., to-morrov evening al Masonic hall.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
ANSONIA.
Special Journnr-courier New. Service,

on Tuesday evening the Derby Choral club will give another one of its pleasing and enjoyable affairs to its members and associate members in the city hall, this city The enter tainment on this evening will he by Francis Robers, who is very popular in this vicinity.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Friends Here Mourn Rev. MT. McNicholl-Rev. MT. Smith
 on Kings Treasury.

The many Fair Haven friends of Rev. Robert T. McNicholl, will regret very much to hear of his death. News was received here Saturday that MT McNicholl died at his home in Manhat- tan avenue. Brooklyn that morning at ' o'clock of pleuro- pneumonia after an illness of only three days duration. He was pastor of a Methodist church in Manhattan avenue and of late there has been a powerful revival. Mr. Me Nichon had worked very hard of late and it is believed that his system was much reduced and that disease took a more severe hold. Mir, McNicholl was pastor of the East Pearl Street M. E. church for three years, leaving here seven years ago to accept the pastorate of the church in New Britain and la ter he was called to the First church of Brooklyn, He did an excellent work while here. MT. McNicholl leaves a widow and six chldren-Dr. Thomas McNichol, William Robert, Minnie and Bessie McNicholl. He was one of four brothers Rev. William McNicholl was pastor of St. Andrews NJ. F.. church He had been pastor of several Methodist churches in New York and Brooklyn. His age was sixty-four years. Since leaving here he came V Fair Haven number of times on vis- its and was here last year He was a most earnest and devoted minister, a powerful preacher and an indefatiga- ble Christian worker. His funeral will be held in the church of which ne was pastor, Tues lay at p. m, IL is ex- pected that quite a number from Fair Haven will attend. His death was an nounced at the East Pearl Street NJ. E. church yesterday and the official board passed a vote instructing the secretary Elmer A. Howard, to send letter of sympathy to the family. Washingtons birthday was fttingly celebrated at the Woodward school, exercises being held in all the rooms, The programs and decorations received many compliments from those who at tended. The program of the highest room, Grade VII was prepared entire ly by the pupils, committee having been chosen, with Jennie Fiondelia as chairman. They had as their guests the pupils of Grade VI. Following is the program:
 The Day We Celebrate.
 Jennie Fiondella. Song-"The Natal Morn,
 Grade VII. Story,
 IpSephinn Hansen ecitation-Independe Bell,
 Sadie Hines. Duet-Dear Native Land. Josephine Hansen, Una RuggeberE. Recitation My Flag,
 Alice Blackman. song-Red, White and Blue,
 School. George Washington,
 Ten pupils. Dialogue.
 Cornelius Hines and Leroy Scranton Like George Washington
 Ethel Fairbanks. Song-Medley,
 Grade VII. Recitation
 Six girls. Song Union Dixie,
 School. In Honor of Washington,
 Bertha Neubaue' Which General,
 Harvey Tice. Red, White, Blue,
 Three girls. George Washington,
 Harold Parker George Washington's Apple,
 Mamie Sullivan. How the Colt Was Broken,
 Jennie Fiondella. Song-Our Flag Goes By,
 Grade VII. Sketch-General Gage and the Boys of Boston,
 Eugene Sullivan, Cornelius Hines Ernest Carroi, Fred Hawkins, Car Q Nygard G. Hoffstedt and Arthur Macdonald
 Song-America,
 School.
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Miss Anna McGowan of Sea Side ave nuc, was pleasantly surprised by a large number Of friends, recently. The evening passed very quickly Games. music. and refreshments were all en- joyed Miss McGowan makes charm ing hostess.
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DERBY.
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Special J0WrDaI-GOuricr News Scrvice.)
 About one thousand people gathered around the Bassett house on Elizabeth street Saturday afternoon and witness which the people of this vicinity have been talking about for the past month.
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NASHVILLE.

Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Farnham and two
 daughters, Seletta and Anneva, spent
 Washngton's birthday in Greens Farm
 to attend the Farmers institute. Tho regular monthly drill of the
 Boys brigade will be held this even
 ing in the chapel of the Congregational
 church.
 whist party to number of his friends
 at his home on Fitch street Friday
 evening. After playing the usual
 round of whist the ladies first prize
 was awarded to Miss Leonore Ham
 mond, gentemen's first prize to MT.
 Frederick Penny ladies second prize
 to Miss Clara Pratt, gentlemens second i prize to MT. Curtis Ford. Light re- treatments were then served. Those present were tho Misses Nina Dudley, . Rosina Tyrell, Mabel Burnham. Mabel Merrlman. Ethel Rogers, Clara Pratt, Marguerite Wayland, Natalie Wayland.
 Bessie Smith. Emily Walton Leonore
 Messrs. George Ashley, George Neal
 Curtis Ford, Guy Goodman, Howard
 Graf. Frank Hammcnd Frank Fowler.
 Frederick Smith. Gold Grant, Freder- ick Penny, and Frank Canada. Mir. Maben Wilbur of Danburv and i formerly of WestNille spent Sunday
 with friends in town.
 On Saturday afternoon of this week
 the Ladies Missionary society will give
 a food sale in the chapel of the Con gregational church from 3:30 10 500.
 The usual variety of food will be for
 sale. Come early and avoid the rush.
 Rev. J. Frederick Sexton has secured
 Mr. Stone junior in Yale college. to assist him in the Sunday services of St. James church.
 Mr. and Mrs B. r. Christie and son of Hackensack, N. J.. are spending a few Jays with MT. and Mrs. r.. w Noorhis and family of Fountain street. The children of St James Sunday school have received their mite boxes for the Lenten offerings which they devote for general mission purposes Last year the offering amounted to s41 which was collected during the fortv days in Lent.
 ] The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church held very in- l teresting meeting In the chanel lasi evening. The meeting was a mission ary one, and the Rev Mir. Clapp of Vale Divinity school gave very interest ing talk on work among the Italians of the city. He also had with him nm Italian who is intending to hold mcel ngs here for the Italians in our dis 1 trict. There are a great many Italians l here who may he reached and if is hon cd that great interest will he shown hy the church people.and that they give their support in every way possible
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

A large delegation from New Milford, proprietor Prixley home town, came to this place Friday evening and every rooh in the large hotel was occupied The sticking occurred about o'clock and in the course of the dressing some lively betting as to its weight took place. The pigs measurements were as follows: Six feet long, six feet girth and three feet. three and one-half in ches in height.
 Before the weighing ill occurred there were about 5000 guesses made on its weight When the pig was rais- ed on the large derrick that had been erected in the yard for the purpose, all eyes were centered on the recorder MT. Sloan, of Sloan's express was the judge. The correct weight was found to be Se7 pounds. Seven people had guessed the correct weight of what was heralded as the largest pig in the world
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The results of the recent Chapman campaign are beginning 10 show. This evening ten new members were admit ted to the Baptist church. Last Sun day twelve were received into the church, The other churches also re- port large number who are prepar- ing to enter,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Milford, will extend their sympathy. MT Furbish was called to Name ldS' week, by the death of his mother
 Mr. and Mrs J. J. Healey Of Ceuar- hurst, are entertaining their son anu daughter, MT. and Mrs. Myrton Fle'eh- CT of Lynchburg, Va.
 Mir. and Mrs Robert Christie anu their daughter, Miss Ruby Christie are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Borhmahh in West Haven.
 Frank Hooking of Brooklyn. is guest at the home of Mrs. Annie WIZ COX on Railroad avenue, and is to re- main in town to attend the leap year subscription dance next Tuesday even ing.
 Mr and Mrs. Flames Nyetray of New York city, Miss Mamie Woods of Mli- ford) are the guests of MT. anu Mrs. F. B. Burwell. Sunnyside Burwelis beach, Woodment.
 Jules Nyetret and Solon DeLeon oi New York city. are guests of Mrse S. A. Rhoades and Orris Rhoades at the Meadow View cottage, Read street.
 H. A, Taylor of New York city, has been for a few days at "The Gables, his home at Fort Trumbull Beach. Miss Kittie Schwartz, Miss Ethel Nyetrey. and Miss Olive Simpson of New York city. arrived in town Friday, and are staying at the home of Mrs. Annie Ford on Broad street.
 Skating was much enjoyed on Satur- day by the young people of the town and their guests
 William Fowler council o. L. A. M., will hold meeting on Monday even ing.
 Frederick Bossey of New York city. came to Milford to attend the meeting of Ansantawae lodge, F and \. M., on Friday evening, and remained over Sunday at the Guyer homestead
 The Devon Social club whist on Fri day evening in the Club house was very well attended, tWenty-threo ta- hles being filled. Tho prizes were very nice, and were secured by out of town guests Another one is to be held soon
 After many deliberations. the Milford Wheel club has decided not to change its quarters for the present The clut rooms are in the Roberts building or the corner of Broad and River streets and the building is rather small fol the large and increasing membership of the Wheel club.
 Mrs. A. l.. Futile and her younges daughter, Miss Mary Futile, are 1T Woodcliff. x. J., where they attended the wedding of the brother of Mrs. Tut. tie, Willard Sloat, who was married tc Miss Grace Pawson
 Monday being Ss Matthias day there will be celebration of the hol, communion In St Peters church, a l03O o'clock in the morning, at Eas Orange,
 MT. and Mrs. T. w. Stowe of Greer street, recently entertained Mir anC Mrs. Joel Atwood of Watertown.
 Washington's birthday passed yer! quietly in town The factories wer closed all day The stores kept opei half day. and the town had tho usua quiet holiday atmosphere There wer many guests in Milford over Saturda. and Sunday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Miss Violo Pinneo of Gulf street. is the guest of friends in New York city anad yesterday afternoon attended the performance at the opera
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
SHELTON.

Special JournaI-COurlerN Ncws Service.)
 Shelton division, s. of T., will hold a concert and Dox social in o. U. A. M hall thls evening. The advance sale of tickets has been exceedingly large and the committee guarantees a good time to all who attend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The annual concert of the Ansonia high school glee club will he given Thursday evening of this week in the opera house.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
SOU1HINGTON.
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''PSoi oourndi-t ouT1tr NeNs scFs1cf.j
 Southington, Feb. 23.-The body of Mrs. Bridget Welch, widow of the late James Welch, was brought here for burial Saturday afternoon. The de- ceased was a resident of Southington for years and since leaving here has mad been greatly troubled with rheu- matism. The deceased is survived by Mary (. Welch, formerly principal of the south Center school and Miss Martha of Springfield and by two sons William and Henry. lnterment in St. Thomas cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
MILFORD.
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TFs
 Milford. Feb. 29.-Miss Bessie Bray of Daisy Farm cottage, at Milford Point, is making an extended visit with rela- tives and friends in Hartford. New Britain Berlin and New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Carlton Hodgkinson. Williams 1908, is in New York this week attending the Theta Delta Chi convention at the Hotel Astor He is the delegate from the fraternity at Williams. To-mor- row night will be Theta Delta Chi night at the Casino theater and the delegates will see sam Bernard in his new musical play Nearly a Hero. ," Tuesday evening a grand banquet will he held at the Hotel Astor MT. Hodg- kinson will stop with his parents MT. and Mrs. w. Hodgkinson, Wednesday on his way back to college.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
News of Nei&hborin& Places

Burns f, Burke 2; fouls. Independents 6, T. A. B. f. Referee, La Montangue. Umpire, Mcclure. Timer Fleming,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The ladies of the East side will give charity whist this evening at St Mary's hall. Whist will be enjoyed from s until 10 o'clock after which dancing will be enjoyed until F O. clock. Lodges orchestra will furnish music for dancing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Thomas w Brennan of this place was elected president of the State Let ter Carriers association at it's con vention held in New Haven Saturday W. J. Burns also attended the conven- ton as delegate from the local branch of the National organization.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The event of the season for tho younger set took place in Tolles hall Saturday night where thirty-nine Sou thincton young ladies gave a Leap year dance, The hall was prettily dec- orated and all report most enjoyable ti,po
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The Milford friends of the Rev. A C. Furbish, who spent several months in
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day evening in the parlors of the Ed son house and thoroughly discussed baseball matters. In the past there has been little friction at times due to the fact that there were no by- laws. However, this year the asso- ciation will clear away this obstacle by having code of ,by-laws drawn up by John Osterhoudt, Edward Pierce and John McGrath. The matter of joining the Central Connecticut league was brought up and the directors were divided on this matter, However, John Osterhoudt was elected delegate to attend the meeting of the manager of the six clubs. Catcher Backley was over from Meriden and said that he would take his old position behind the bat. The matter of grounds was not definitely decided as it is impossible to predict how long the present factory schedule will continue. Manager Os- terhoudt said that if the shop resumed it's former schedule that the grand stand would be continued over behind the backstop.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Dr. ] F. Buffum returned this even ing from New London where he was called on a case
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Saturday night witnessed the clos ing of the Y. NJ. T. fair which was well conducted fair of recent years The hall never looked more tasty and very fine entertainment was given each evening.
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Saturday morning the much heralded hearing on the Ford estate took place but Madame De Longs lawyer was late thus causing q short session. Will liam Gridley was chosen administra- tor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth. be sur

VI 'HV U"UN " 'Ht'THE TFe'n' UH SUFe and use that old and well tried remedy, Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup, for children teething. 1t soothcs the child softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
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Attorney Ernest L. Averill received word yesterday of the death of his fla ther, George NJ Averill, at the home of Mrs George Lindsley in Branford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

The comedy MT Boh,' put on hy the senior class of the high school last
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At the meeting of Union grange Fri day evening the members of Plainville grange gave the entertainment There was the largest attendance in years and sleighing parties from Whigville and Waterbury were present. The en- tcrtainment consisted of piano solo, Miss Norton, piano solo, Mss Hart, paper by Mir Peck; two readings by Miss Clarence Cowles and a drama, Aunt Jerusas Legacy" which was much enjoyed. A supper followed the entertainment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

A number of Wallingford business men will attend the annual banquet of the Meriden Business Mems asso- citation to he held in the auditorium of the city hall Monday evening. Among those who will go up from here for the feast are Morrell Cooke. ". H. Bartholomew, w. Frank Smith, and F.. II. Brown
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Galland of Summer street gave very novel party to the Common Sense Whist club Friday yening at their home. old fashioned dress was worn by the members in attendance and many donned Washington costume. very enjoyable evening was passed and a buffet lunch was served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Washington's birthday passed very quietly in town. The factories were closed all day The stores kept oper half day. and the town had tho usua quiet holiday atmosphere. There were many guests in Milford over Saturday and Sunday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Milford. will extend their sympathy Mr Furbish was called to Name idS' week, by the death of his mother
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Christie and their daughter, Miss Ruby Christie are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Bornmanh in West Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Thursday at the town hall netted the class treasury about $40
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Healey of Cedar hurst, are entertaining their son anu daughter, MT. and Mrs. Myrton Fle'eh- CT of Lynchburg, Va.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

ATr. and Mrs A. N. Farnham and two daughters Seletta and Anneva, spent Washingtons birthday in Greens Farm to attend the Farmers institute.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Mir. and Mrs. T. w. Stowe of Green street, recently entertained Mir. and Mrs Joel Atwood of WatertoWn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

At the East Pearl Street NJ. F.. church this week the evangelical ser vices will be continued. It Is denom- national week and the sermon on Tuesday evening will be by Rev. w. F. Pruner, pastor of St. Andrews M, E. church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Frank Hooking of Brooklyn. is a guest at the home of Mrs. Annie Wll- COX on Railroad avenue, and is to re- main in town to attend the leap year subscription dance next Tuesday even ing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-24

Several candidates take the fellow crafts degree at a special meeting of Adelphi lodge, r. and A. M., tomorrow
 evening at Masonic hall.
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Fort Hale lodge. N. E. o, P. is stead fly gaining in membership. At the reg ular meeting Friday evening, two new members were initiated.
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Monday, being Ss Matthias day, there will be celebration of the holy communion in St. Peters church, at l0:3O o'clock in the morning, at East Orange
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Mrs, A. L. Futile and her youngest daughter, Miss Mary Futile, are in Woodcliff. x. J.. where they attended the wedding of the brother of Mrs. Tut tie, Willard Sloat, who was married to Miss Grace Pawson,