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A very appreciative audience heard Prof Walker of Yale deliver his lec-
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with the Fountains, of this city, and the R. NJ. Bassetts, of Derby, were on exhibition.
 William GreatoreX, an old and re- spected citizen of this city, passed away at his home on North State street morning at 80 o'clock after an illness of two years duration. The deceased was. seventy-one years of age and had lived in this city the greater part of his life. He was born in Leeds, England, and came to America With his parents at the age of ten and settled in Connecticut. being a young man when he came to this city to re- side. MT. GreatoreX served in the civil war. He was a fine musician and was the leader of Greatorex's orchestra. which was one of the best in the val ley For the past few years he had stirred out of his house but little. He is survived by wife and five children, Frederick and William Greatorex. of Waterbury; Mrs. Robert Harold and the Misses Florence and Ruby Greato- rex, of this city. The deceased was member Of T. M. Redshaw post, c. A. R., and Valley lodge. K. of P, of Der by. Undertaken c. Dewitt Marsh. of the Ansonia Furniture company. has charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Henry Clark of Prospect street, who has recently had very poor spell, is again better
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Quite number of high school pupils and friends of the high school in this district. attended the play given by the Dramatic association of the school, last evening.
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The St Veronica Ladies Temperance society will give the first of series of public whists after the regular meeting of the society next Monday ev- ening.
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Mrs. George E. Mallory of Lafayette avenue, has returned from visit with Mrs. Crowther in Bridgeport.
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Twins, two sons. were born to Bor- ough Clerk and Mrs. w. Frank Smith, this morning.
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Captain John Clark, who has been confined to his home on Sea Side ave- enue, with a bad cold, Is now conval- escent.
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Officers of Eldorado council, No. 10, K. of C., have been elected as follows: Grand knight. Frank J. Kinney; dep uty grand knight John. H. McDermott; financial secretary. John B. Dunn; re- cording secretary, William Ahern; treasurer, P. v. Condon; chancellor, P. H. Dunn: warden. Henry Foel; lec- turer John Moran; advocate, Clement Quinn; chaplain, Thomas Matthew's: Inside guard A. J. McCutcheon, out side guard, F.. J. Gallahue; trustee, Nj. J. Quinn
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ANSONIA.

tspec,nI Courier News ScrviceD
 The hash supper which the Daugh- ters of Liberty held at the home or J. H. Brennan. 1ss Wakelee avenue. yes- terday afternoon proved to be the usual financial success. During the hours of the supper, to o'clock, the number served almost reached a hundred.
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CRAWFORD.
Special Journnl-Couricr New. Service,

Special Journnl-Couricr News service)
 Branford, Jan. 9.-A union mems meeting will be held in the Congrega- tional church at 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon, to which all are invited. The meeting will be addressed by one of the evangelistic speakers now engaged in the revival work in New Haven and a soloist is expected from that city All men without regard to denomina tional affiliations are cordially invited to be present
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Miss Helen Thompson of Broad street, spent yesterday with Mrs Char lotte King in Bridgeport.
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Miss Anna Callahan has returned from stay with friends in Branford.
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Mrs. George Jones entertained at bridge whist yesterday afternoon at her residence on South Elm street. Four tables were occupied and very pleasant afternoon was passed by
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Many members of the local Shep- herds of Bethlehem will go to Nauga- tuck this evening to witness the install- ation of officers at the meeting of the lodge in that city.
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City Sheriff Peck locked up George Columbus, of this city, yesterday after noon for failure to pay his poll and military taxes for 1907, which were due last April There are several hundred more in the city who have failed to pay their taxes Tax Collec- tor T. NJ. Mccarthy interviewed each personally some time ago and they promised to settle, but as they failed to show up it is likely that the local police will be kept busy making ar rests during the coming week. The trial comes up this morning in the local court.
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The condition of Patrick Kennedy of Bristol street Is still very critical and there is not much hope for recov- cry.
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MT. and Mrs. John l.. Duddington were among the guests from New Ha- ven who attended the. funeral of Mrs. Jeanette Nettleton on Wednesday. Mrs. Buddington was the niece of Mrs. Nettleton .u.+.ff.
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Mir. and Mrs. George Blackstone and party expect to leave soon for St. Pe- tersburg, Fla, where they intend to spend the winter
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A special meeting of Eldorado coun- cil. No. 10, Knights of Columbus, will be held in Music hall at o'clock Sun. day afternoon to decide upon the ad- visibility of giving a ball in the near future.
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Mrs. William Works of Governors S avenue. is i'll in bed with the prevail ing trouble, a grippe cold
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Tuesday nights Ice storm proved rather disastrous to James Grogan. He presents a badly swollen and lacerat- ed face. A physician was called 10 attend the wounds.
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This evening Sylvan Social circle will eve ten cent supper at G. A. K. hall
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(. A. Crouch, assistant postmaster, was somewhat indlsposed to-day and Miss Virginia Shepard substituted for him.
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One of Visel's bakery wagons was overturned this morning by the break ing of an axle. Bernard Kennedy, who was driving had his back spraain. ed
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Miss Julia Hoadley is taking a course of. instruction in substitute work at the James Blackstone Memorial library.
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The hearing on the. application of Patrick Roland for a liquor license on Meadow street. is assigned before the county commissioners, New Haven, to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock
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| Miss Edith Foster of Church street
 Is i'll with an attack of tonsil!tis.
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The ladies are planning for a Iaap Year ball, the date of which will be announced later.
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Miss Esther l.. Jarvis has resumed her studies at St. Agathas, West End avenue, New York city.
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Miss Helen Paden has returned from a visit with friends in Middletown.
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The ladies of Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter, D. A. H., will open their food sale on Saturday afternoon. in the chapter house, Broad street, at 2:So o'clock. Housewives should bear this sale In mind, and thus save themselves the trouble of doing the baking for Sunday, for all kinds or bread, cakes, and pies will be found at the sale.
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The officers of George B. Shaw lodge, No. 57, Stony Creek, were installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor John A. Andrews of Branford Wednesday evening.
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The services to-day at St. James church will be: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m; children's service, 4:30 p. m; preaching service, 7:45 p. m.
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 The services to-day at St. James church will be: Holy communion, 7:3o a. m: children's service, 4:30 p. m; preaching service. 7:45 D. m.
 The sudden death of James H. Moore at his home. 17 Vernon street, Hart ford, which occurred Wednesday nor ming just before the funeral of h's wife, as told in this paper yesterday. will be learned with regret by his friends in Fair Haven. Mir. Moore was in Fair Haven week before last and called on Ezra Healy, the Grand ave- nue druggist, who looked after Mrs. Moore's property at the three story building in which Mir. Healy's store is situated, right opposite of the car | shops. Mrs. Moore's remains were brought to Fair Haven and inferred in the lot where are buried her par ents, the late MT. and Mrs. Joseph | Merchant The body of Mir Moore will be laid beside that of his wife in the family plot in Fair Haven cemetery this afternoon at about ? o'clock 1t | Is expected that Rev. D. J. Clark, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Moore, will offic,ate
 At A. o. U. w. hall last evening the annual installation of officers took place and there was visit from Grand Regent Savage of Meriden. There was a large attendance and it was a very successful meeting.
 Another lodge installation last eve ming was that of Saltonstall lodge, N E. 0. P, of East Haven, the gathering having been held in town hall After installation banquet was held. and the affair was very much enjoyed.
 Miss Mollie Bree, of Lloyd street and Miss Elizabeth Kelly, of Poplar street have returned to their studies at the Convent of Notre Dame, Put. nam.
 One of the pleasant affairs of tho week was a surprise party tendered Miss ANeha Kartzmark, of Leno, street, Monday evening.
 Mrs W. S. Bassett, of Reddinf Ridge, is stopping for the winter a the home of her son, c. w. Bassett. o Lloyd street.
 This afternoon at A. o. U. w. hal the Ladies of the Golden Eagle vii hold their weekly whist
 The members of the Sunshine clul are going to have a clam outing thi morning down at Cranes bar, wher, the clans are reported to be plentiful The officers elected at their last meet ing at Polar Star hall are as follows Albert Swanson, president; John No Ian. vice-president; Martin Kartbark treasurer David Feinmark, secretary Their janitor, Charles Monson, is re ported to be very Ill at his home il North Front street, and Willis Morri is taking his place. The members ar as follows: G. McNeil, c. Mansfield c. Beebe, A. Seco. c. Provost, R. an, c. Goodsell, H. Galiver, G. Maybe anu V. MdlOHeN. alteI tllt Outln the members will be entertained a the home of Martin Kartzmark
 The remains of Adam Jude wer brought to East Haven for burial o Wednesday afternoon in Green Law . cemetery MT Jude died Monday i Grace hospital. where he had bee confined for some time from a com plication of diseases. He leaves thre l. sons and one daughter to mourn tn loss of kind father, namely, Charle, of Meriden; Henry, of New Haven John. of East Haven. and Mrs. Love , sey. of Townsend avenue. The flu neral was attended by Rev. Frankli n Knight and Rev. William Pruner. . BRANPORD.
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those present. Refreshments were served during the afternoon.

those present. Refreshments were served during the afternoon.
 The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta c. Gilbert was held from the house. 14S North Elm street this afternoon at o'clock, with burial in the In Memor- fam cemetery. Rev. Richard c. Wood bridge, pastor of the First Congrega- tional church. officiated. During the services a quartette rendered the foi- lowing selections: Lead Kindly Light" Nearer. My God to Thee" and Abide With Me
 A local fancier, Emil R. Dochr. was successful In the Middletown poultry show which is being held in that city this week. His S. c. Buff Orpins ston's were the prize winners.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson of Bull avenue, yes terday.
 Miss Helen Paden has returned from a visit with friends in Middletown.
 The hearing on the application of Patrick Roland for a liquor license on Meadow street, is assigned before the county commissioners, New Haven, to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 One of Visers bakery wagons was overturned this morning by the break ing of an axle. Bernard Kennedy, who was driving had his back spraain- ed
 Twins, two sons. were born to Bor- ough Clerk and Mrs. w. Frank Smith, this morning.
 Miss Anna Callahan has returned from stay with friends in Branford. 1 The St Veronica Ladies Temperance society will give the first of series of public whsts after the regular meeting of the society next Monday ev- ening.
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the trophy cups won in the contests with the Fountains, of this city, and the R. NJ. Bassetts, of Derby, were on exhibition.
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Deputy C. E. Boynton installed the officers of Princess lode, N. E. o. P. at Pythian hall Tuesday evening.
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The Rev. Howard LaField has re- turned to St. Johns academy, Dela- field. Wisconsin, alter spending the holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. LaFicld.
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Mir, and Mrs. Walter Dean are sui fering from an attack of the grip.
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Miss Charlotte Fritz has completed her engagement at the local postoffice.
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At the meeting of Polar Star lodge.
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The members of Woodland lodge, No 39, K. of F.. will enjoy roll call and smoker next Monday evening.
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Mrs. Albert Trosel and small daugh- ter Louise have returned from New York after an extended visit. They went to spend Thanksgiving with rel atives and the little one contracted sclrlet fever They were not allowed to return until Wednesday by the New York board of health.
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attraction at Pythian hall Friday even ing.
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Miss Edith Drake of Main street is Drake of Boston.
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A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Herbert Johnson of Bull avenue, yes. terday,
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The Short Beach Chapel Workers served a supper at the Short Beach hotel last evening.
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A petition is being circulated among the local merchants and has received the signatures of all the merchants but one. Tho object of the petition Is to have stores closed at o'clock on Mon- day and Thursday nights for the next ten weeks ending March IS. There is hardly any business after this hour and neither shopper nor merchant will be inconvenienced.
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At A. o. U. w. hall last evening the annual installation of officers took place and there was visit from Grand Regent Savage, of Meriden There was large attendance and it was a very successful meeting.
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The ladies are planning for a lap Year ball, the date of which will be announced later.
 (. A. Crouch, assistant postmaster, was somewhat indlsposed to-day and Miss Virginia Shepard substituted for him.
 MT. and Mrs. George Blackstone and party expect to leave soon for St. Pe- tersburg, Fla, where they intend to spend the. winter.
 c Miss Edith Foster of Church street Is ill with an attack of tonsiltis.
 The officers of George B. Shaw lodge No. 57, Stony Creek, were installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor John A. Andrews of Branford "Wednesday evening
 Miss Charlotte Fritz has completed her engagement at the local postoffice The members or WoOuldnu AlouSe, NO 39, K. of F.. will enjoy a roll call and smoker next Monday evening. | Deputy C. E. Boynton installed the officers of Princess lode, N E. o. F. at Pythian hall Tuesday evening | Miss Edith Drake of Main street i the guest of her niece. Miss Molie 1 Drake of Boston.
 The Short Beach Chapel Workers served a supper at the Short Beacl hotel last evening.
 The Pirates of Ansonia will be tho attraction at Pythian hall Friday even ing.
 | MT. and Mrs. Walter Dean are sui fering from an attack of the grip.
 Miss Julia Hoadley is taking a course of instruction in substitute work at tn James Blackstone Memorial library.
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Officer Foley has placed lien against the property of Frederick and William Francis of Wolf hill. The lien Is placed in favor of the Meriden Lumber company which sold lumber to William to the amount of $500 and against Frederick for a small sum
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

A local fancier, Emil R. Dochr, was successful in the. Middletown poultry show which is being held in that city this week His $. C. Buff Orpin tons were the prize winners.
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One of the pleasant affairs of the week was surprise party rendered Miss Alveha Kartzmark, of Lenox street, Monday evening.
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Mrs. W. S. Bassett, of Bedding Ridge. is stopping for the winter at the home of her son, c. w. Bassett, of Lloyd street.
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Another lodge installation last eye- ming was that of Saltonstall lodge, N. F. O. P, of East Haven, the gathering having been held in town hall After installation a banquet was held. and the affair was very much enjoyed.
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Miss Mollie Bree, of Lloyd street, and Miss Elizabeth Kelly, of Poplar street have returned to their studies at the Convent of Notre Dame, Put nam.
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This afternoon at A. O. U. w. hall the Ladies of the Golden Eagle will hold their weekly whist
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18
HIS BROKEN
HEAR 7

Young McNatt shrugged his ahoul
ders. After q moment In which he On.
joyed the novel sensation he shrug
ged them again.. bitterly. He did
more-he bit OF the end Of = cigar
and muttered harsh words.
Amid 1t all he felt well satisfied
with himself. He realized that he had
taken the situation with all the com
posure Of one to whom being rejected
by ones best girl was IN old story
and not at all as novice would have
taken 1t. Callie was the first girl
whom he had honored by devoted at.
tentions. For three months he had
looked upon life with the tolerance OF
the wording. Was he not engaged
We're not he and Callie to get mar
ried some day when he vas more flrm
ly established financially?
At 20 a man regards an income as
= mere incidental, annoying because
of It's slimness. He and Callie had a
vaguely cheerful idea that with years
come increased salary a. matter Of
course. He had called her little girl
as he planned out their future and he
had grown several inches by realizing
that she depended on his superior wis
dom and ability.
And after foolish little quarrel she
had decided that she did not love him
Is she had thought.
my dear Charles" 1t ran. AFTER
last evenings exhibition Of temper on
your part 1t Is better that We should
let our dream go. All IL over between
US. Our lives are sundered hence.
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forth. Forget me. a. have no doubt
you will. 1t has been mistake. Do
not call. as l am going with Mr.. Les
ter to the theater."
Tried to make me Jealous! Foolish
girl" muttered young McNatt. allud-
ing to the last sentence. Women are
SO transparent" Callie was not quite
10. Throw me over as calmly az II
were an empty candy box-and with
no more heart! It,cuts fellow up! /"
He walked to the window and stared
hard at the pavement. He was search.
ing vigorously for the emotion he
ought to have. crushing aack the In
sistent knowledge that all he felt was
complacency at having arrived at the
point where he could get engaged and
then have his heart broken by frivo-
lous girl.
II am well rid of her." he told !
banana cart that was being pushed
by. Then he scowled as he had seen
villain on the stage do a short time
before. But to man with a heart
an ideal Is slow to die. She will 20
gayly on-with that Lester idiot. /
suppose-because she is shallow.
While I-ah, perhaps in years to come,
Callie. can blot you from my mem.
DRY.
"A blow Just at the opening of a
mans career" he told himself, with
gentle bitterness. But the world shall
not know. shall not pity me. Naturally
thin ve no hs,
again. but shall laugh and go on and
pretend to have an interest in life and
no one will know that carry disil.
lusioned spirit. an empty heart, be.
meath the smiling exterior. have
loved and lost. Well, so be it.. am
not one to scatter my affection about
shall never love again-never.
Entranced with the thought of this
horrible fate, young McNatt surveyed
himself in the mirror.
Pale" he murmured. II am sensi
tive and show when am moved. LIT
tie Callie! Foolish girl! Spelling hei
life for a within. Some day she will
know 1t when 1t is too late am done
with women. They have no interes,
for me now. They are merely an Incl
dent and must not be allowed to in
terfere with mans career. l shall
Hello. Birney!". he broke of a.
another youth about his own age en-
tered attired in the latest agony.
Say" remarked Birney, breatbless
ly. with no respect for the tragedy ii
which his friend was involved, com,
along with me and call on that Lar
kins girl we met last week. sh.
asked me to call and she said to brin,
you"
mot that stunner-with the HIN.
eyes and"
The same" returned young Nc
Mats visitor, nodding his head I.
give greater emphasis to his reply.
Young McNAtt whistled. "Gee!" h,
exclaimed. What luck! 1 should m,
! would 60! Where's my hstrL
Chicago Daily News
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-12-24
Not &c of Probate Of Will.
State of Iowa. Harrison coun

ty, SIS.
To all whom it may concern:
Whereas, on the 10Th day of
December. A. D., 1908, a paper
purportiag to be the last Will
and Testament of Joseph Deur,
late Of said county, deceased,
was filed in my office, and was
by me opened and read: and
the 18th day of January, 1909,
at 10 a. M appointed and fixed
as the time when the same will
come before the court, at the
January term thereof then to
be held, for the final proof and
probate, as the duly executed
last Will and Testament of the
said Joseph Deur, deceased, at
which time all persons interest.
ed may appear and show cause
why the same should not be ad'
mitted to probate.
Dated this 10Th day of Dec
1908.
il A. W. Blackburn, Clerk.