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r NEWS OF NEIGHBORING PLACES . if FAIR HAVEN. Mrs. Frederick Mansfield Cele brates 81st Birthday District Notes. M i HI it 1 There was a fire in, Anton Basser nian's thre story buiding at 207 Grand avenue, corner of Ferry street, yester day afternoon at about 4 o'clock and a still alarm was sent to Steamer 5's house. The chemical apparatus was ent, but 'it was soon found that it was a difficult fire to reach. The fire was In the east tnd of the building where a chimney runs up from the side. Pro bably the fire had been smouldering for some time and was discovered by some person passing through the alleyway, who saw the smoke. The blaze had not broken out, but It would soon have done so and the trouble was discovered just in time.! Th,e firemen cut through the side of the wooden wall and into Mr., Basserman's store, which occupies the whole lower floor. A hole about six feet square was cut away and chemi cals were applied. Then It was found that the fire had eaten through the wall high up In the second story and it was necessary to cut through the wall there. The remainder of the fire was soon extinguished. Probably the loss will amount to $25. A big crowd col lected and there was quite a little ex citement for a time. The entire build ing Is occupied by Mr. Basserman, who Sjjj; owns the property. Above the store m are the family .apartments. Had the I'.fire started in the , night, the building j.ii must have been badly damaged. There S have been more than the usual number ") of still alarms in the Fair Haven dis- Uf trict this week, but fortunately all have 'fk been attended with but small losses.! but the young people joy the sport greatly. seemed to en- Yesterday afternoon the members of Columbia temple, K. G. E., held an en. joyable whist at the home of Mrs. Paul Sackett, of East Pearl street. StoamuLuzerne Ludmgton is in from Providence with a cargo of oysters. know that Mr. Witterwell, who has been associated with the office for the past nine years, is to remain in the office. The channel in the narrows near Quinnlpiac drawbridge froze pretty solid yesterday and when the email power boats went down to buck against it, they found that it was by far too tough a proposition and up to 4 p. m. no boats from up-river had been able to effect a pssage. But be low the bridge, the oyster boats could go out at will. The fiats were com pletely covered with ice. It was one of the lowest tides In a long time at about 4:30 p. m., and a large number of men dug over the clam banks In Quinnlpiac river while down on the harbor banks others availed of the op portunity to get a basket of ,the bi valves. Clamming on such a day as yesterday was pretty cold work, and the clammers had to keep pretty) busy to keep from freezing. ' si '. . jif Yesterday was the eighty-first anni ri versary of Mrs. Frederick Mansfield's g birthday and In the afternoon a number V;S at thft Indies nf the A 11 Rnrletv nf tVio East Pearl Street M. E. church called at her home, 621 Quinnlpiac avenue, to extend their congratulations. Her hus. hand. Frederick Mansfield, the well- I known retired oyster dealer, Is eighty 's foilr years of age. Both are able to 'jbe about the house, although they go out but little. Many friends will hope' I that both Mrs. Mansfield and her hus jS band may live for many years to coma i M to . enjoy the society of their relatives and acquaintances. Captain Wall, who sailed In the 1 schooner R. J. Boswlck out of the river ra few days ago, received the sad news while his vessel,, was lying at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, that his llt f tie child had died at his home In West Haven.. Captain Wall In consequence, (returned home yesterday. After the Jfuneral he will return to the schooner Jand bring her to Fair. Haven with a 'cargo of oysters.. . , George M. Sneith of Perkins street, ... 1 1 1 . l. i . hi f '-ing In the (quartet at the West Haven y-ongregationai cnurcn, sunflay morn. ng. Mr. Sneath Is a graduate of the jrYals Music school. There were about 100 skaters on Hemingway pond yesterday. The Ice va rather rough owing to the recent wtorm and it was pretty eold skating, Jacob Frohlich of Quinnlpiac ave nue .begins to-day his new duties of superintendent of charities and cor rections and will have his office at city hall. His right hand man will be George V. Rowe, another Fair Ha ven resident for many years. Mr. Rowe has been for years the chief clerk in the office and knows all about the duties thereof from A to Z. Thom as C. Bracken, another Fair Havener, and ex-president of the board of al dermen, goes on to the fire commission. Lawrence Dawson is one of the many Milford people suffering from the grip at present. Miss Maude V. Wilcox is the week end guest of a friend in Brooklyn, and will return to her home on Monday evening. The harvesting of ice at Beaver Brook is in progress. The ice is but six Inches in thickness, but Fred E. Merwin prefers, to have Ice of this thickness to none at all. Fifty tons were cut and stored on Thursday. The churches will hold their usual choir rehearsals this evening. Mrs. Howard B. Piatt is in Worces ter, Mass., where she will make an ex tended visit, her father's Illnes3 neces sitating her presence. Miss Laura Sage, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sage of the New Haven turnpike and Fred J. Crosby of Oranse, were married on Wednesday, by the Rev. Mr. Squires of West Haven. Mr. Crosby, who is a member of the ice firm of Crosby Brothers in Milford, has many friends in the town. There will be a phbllc auction on Sat urday morning of Beaver Brook farm, the home of ths late Dr. Morton Grin, nell. The estate Includes many acres of land, and the Grlnnell mansion. Miss Ida M. Kessell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kessel of 274 Lloyd street. Is visiting her brother, George Kessel and his wife at their home in Hartford. Mr. Kessel, who was for merly with the Harvey & Lewis Co. in this city, Is connected with the com pany's Hartford store. The rainbow bazaar was brought to a very successful ciose on Thursday evening. It was a very pleasant fair, all kinds of Interesting features helping to make it very attractive. The pro. gram on Thursday included solos by Mrs. Lookwood of West Haven and Miss Wilcox of Milford, and selections by the Comedy quartet. p. m. next town ha"- Monday afternoon at the Take "A Trip to the Moon" at the Imperial Moving Picture show to-morrow at the Opera house. On Sunday evening, February 9, Com pany K will attend in a body the ser vices at St. Paul's church. That even ing Rev. John N. Lewis, jr., of Water bury, chaplain of the Second lnfsntr C. N. G., will deliver the sermon-at trie above church. An Invitation was extended by the chaplain to the company to attend the services and last evening the company voted to accept the invitation. , j ; , The funeral of Patrick Monohan was was held from the Holy Trinity church this morning at l ):3fl o'clock, with fun eral in the Holy Trinity cemetery. Superintendent Child announces that the water will be shut off some time during to-morrow, probably during the morning hours, from the houses on Cen ter street, east of Elm street, Martin avenue. Pomeroy avenue and East Main street, for a repairing of a leak on Cen ter street on the old main. BRANFORD. (Special Journal-Courier Ken service.) Branford. Jan. 31. The Branford board of relief will hold Its session of this year at the town hall from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. i James G. Palmer Is caring for Mr. Grannlss of the firm of Upham tz Grannlss, the well known contractors of New Haven. The thermometer went to 1 degree below zero yesterday morning, which was two degrees colder than on the day preceding. , , , Announcement has Just been made of the marriage of Mrs. Margaret Keane Coates of 260 Poplar street, and William J. Rock ot Bridgeport, which td,ok place at St. Francis' church last Sunday evening. Rev. P. M. Kennedy, the pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. After a short wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. Rock will reside in Bridgeport. There will be the usual services in our churches on Sunday morning and evening. Miss Edith Campbell of Merlden has been visiting a few days at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Roberta, 244 Grand avenue. On Thursday evening she was tendered a party by Clifford Roberts at his home, a few friends having been Invited. During her stay she attended the dance of the Quinnlpiac Canoe club. Miss Roberts returned home yesterday. MEIST ME FACE TO PACK. i - i f, :TM li 1 K I . I J" h. & J? C n . Dr. Bneath Will preach in the Grand Avenue Congregational church on Sun day morning upon the subject, -The Courage of the Christian." The Y. V. S. C. E. wl!l hold its consecration ser vice and observe Christian Endeavor day at 6:16 p. m. At 7:30 p. m. there will be an evangelistic service and the pastor will preach on the theme "A Friend or Enemy ot the Cross." ' At the Grand Avenue Baptist church the pastor Rev. Charles G. Smtlh. will preach Sunday morning on the subject, "A New Commandment," followed by the communion service. In the evening at 7:30 Mr. Smith's subject is "A Rea sonable Gospel." The Tuesday even- ing prayer meeting at 7:45 will he lead I by the pastor who will give an address on "The Historic Church." All candi dates for baptism are requested to meet the prudential committee at 7:48 punctually. A Plckel. a Nickel, try not to be fickle, But look well to what you wear. A. poor-fitting collar will mako . you holler, And, If not (-awful, you're . quite apt to swear. "Arrow" Brand Collars, IX QVARTER SIZES, 15c each, 2 for 25c. FIT ANY NECK. At the Baptist church in Montowese Sunday will be decision day. In both church and Sundiy school. The choir will furnish special music and spe cial sermon will be preached. Should the day prove to be stormy It will be postponed ror one week. There was a fire in the ' house of George E. Lancraft in Fairmont ave nue last evening, which caled out th Annex fire department and Quinnlpiac Hose company. The fire, however, which was confined to the chimney, did out little damage. There was consid erable excitement for a time In the neighborhood. YOURS, J I M There was another large congrega tlon present last evening at the East Pearl Street M. E. church last evening, at which Rev. E. C. Tullar preached an interesting sermon. The special meet Ings tfill he continued four fvenlngs next week. On Tuesday evening Dr. W. F. Dlckerman will preach; on Wednesday evening the sermon will b by Rev. Dr. W. L.i Phillips of the Church of the Redeemer and on Thurs day evening. Rev.n. D. Munro of Calvary Baptist church will preac:i. There will also he a service on Friday evening. It is expected that about' twenty-five new members will be added to the church Sunday morning and in the evening Rev. E. C. Tullar will preach on indefinitely Postponing. ,, HE SELLS SHIRTS. Corner Church and Center Sts. t. S. Rnhbernerks. take notice. 4 . .; 1 1 I i II l Will i MILFORD. t Special Jouinsl-ronrler 'ew Sertlep.) Milford, Jan. 31. Mr. and Mrs. Ixi rrn Wilcox of Broad street are enter taining Mrs. Minnie Nimms of Brook lyn. The Rev. F. A. Sumner will address the Union Sunday school of Devon, on Sunday afternoon. The school meets at 3:30 o'clock, In the school house. The Rev. W. D. Tuckey announces that on Sunday evening there will be praise service In the Methodist church. An orchestra will ass'st with the music. There was ft large delegation of members from the Okenuck Tribe, Im proved Order of Red Men, present on Thursday evening, at Mechanics' hall. for the purpore of conforms the chief's degree on the thirty-six charter mem. bers of the tribe just formed In Mil ford. The Installation of officers was hold, and now one more fully fledged order is added to the long list of oidirs and lodges, existing in the town. . WALUNGFORD. (Special jnnrnnl-rourlcr Ne Service.) Walllngford, Jan. 81. Every seat was filled this afternon at the Fit at Baptist church when Mrs. Asher spoke to women only. Rev. W. A. Spinney opened the service with a prayer. Then the entire audience, led by Mr. Pugh, sang "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown." Following the singing the congregation read tne 23d Psalm, led by Dr. Granstaff. Mr. Pugh sang very Imprcsfively, "God Gave His Son For Me." Mrs. Asher took for her text the 40th Psalm, first three verses and In a very Interesting manner gave an ad dress to the ladles about her work and experiences amongst the saloons cov ering over 500 In number during the past three years, including public places and questionable resorts. She had a very attractive personality and held the attention of her large audi ence throughout. i he factory service this noon were held at Factory L. G. S. Co. and were attended by n large number. The eve nlng services at the First Congrega tional church were attended bys the largest audience of the campaign. The magnificent chorus of 200 voices ren dered several selections in a most ex cellent manner. The regular Walllng ford chorus was augmented by over 100 singers from the Orange district, New Haven. The service was of rare Inter est to all. A class initiation will be a feature in the local New England Order of Protection circles in March. There will be a friendly rivalry between Montowese and Princess, the two lodges of the order in this place, as to which can Initiate the greater number of candidates during the year. Mrs. Fred Woodhull of Rockville is the guest of her brother, J. B. Thomas of Montowese street. Frank and John McGrall returned this evening from a business trip to New York city. , The Informal dance which was giv en by M. P. Rice Hose company, No. 2 at Music hall this evening proved to be one of the most enjoyaable events of the season. The affair was well patronized and all who attended spoke in the highest terms of the same. Music was by Messrs. Clapp and Ever ett and Mr. Sullivan prompted. tirely separate' it is perfectly safe to enter, so it is not under quarantine. Church Notes. At St. James' church, Sunday, Feb ruary 2, purification, blessed Virgin Mary; services, huly communion at 7:30 a. m.; holy communion and ser mon at 10:30 a. m.; evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p. m. Congregational church Regular preaching service at 10:30 a. m; Sun day school, 12- ni.; Epworth league, 6:30 p. m.; preaching service, ";30 p. m. Mr. Bernhardt, superintendent of the Yale mission, will give the thrill ing story of his life, twenty-two years of which was spent In state's prison. EVery-one should hear Mr. Bernhardt as his conversion is one of the most wonderful known. 7 to 1, by the Red Men. The Knights of Columbus had returned from defeat, ing Carmody council the night previous by a similar score and little thought of the gross defeat in store for them. This victory for the Red Men broke the tied score of the tournament. SOUTHINGTON. A great amount of ice i3 being har vested at Spring Lake this week. The i-e Is very thick and is of very fine quality with the exception of the top layer. On account of plentiful supply of ice and a good supply of cheap la bor, ice should be sold rather reason ably next summer. The rank of page was conferred at the mte.ting of Knights of Pythias this evening. There was a very good attendance at the whist given by the U. M. T. club last evening. .-- - : The thermometer registered 10 de grees below zero this morning in some places. v (Special .lourunl-C'eurler News Service.) iSouthington, Jan. 31.The annual meetings of many of the factories were held this week and proved that the industrial conditions of the town are not quite as bad as they are painted. In most cases dividends were declared, showing that the concerns are not bad ly off financially. The quarterly meet ings of the Aetna Nut company was held yesterday, but on account of the financial stringency they decided that; T It would not be expedient to declare' X any dividends. The Blakeslee Forglr.j i company found affairs favorable enough to declare a 2 per cent, devl-' 4, dend. This company has been thriv ing all the time while other factories have been suffering. They now have enough orders ahead, to continue on the same schedule. The Beatoii & Corbin company will continue on the present schedule with plenty of orders on t,he books. The outlook at the Atwatcr Manufacturing company Is much better this week and they will continue on their present schedule, as will also the Elmore Manufacturing ' company, which has received some very good or ders this week. The H. D. Smith com pany will start up Monday after a shut down of one week to take the semi annual inventory. The Southington Cutlery, . Woods Tool company and Clark Brothers are In god condition, and will continue on, their present schedule. ' ; The pool match which was played to night between Mullen and Upson W3s of great interest. The game went 150 points, for $50. In the regular " pool tournament Griffin defeated Burgess 80 to 57. 1 , The firemen enjoyed an oyster sup per at the hose house to-night. A very1 interesting program was enjoyed also. Stowe's pond Is frozen over, which goes to' show that it is pretty coll weather in this valley, The semi-monthly whist of the Ma sonic club was held to-night. ' The Milldale W. C. T. U. will hold & social at the home of Fred Ellis next Tuesday evening. , The social was postponed from last Tuesday night. Rev. Mr. Parker of Mystic has been cajled to the rectorship of St. Paul's chijrrh. , He will assume duties a1 week from to-morrow. - ' . W'WWWW Popular Priced Specials . FOR AVEDDIN G TRESENTS. i FOR BIRTHDAY GIFTS. ; , FOR WHIST FRIZES, Etc. , A variety of ntirtictlvc articles In china, cut glass, bric-a-brac, table lamps, etc. Our store Is full of happy suggestions. A. F. WYLIE, 821 Chapel St. Successor to '-John Bright & Co. : ,'., Operations at the plant of the Red Granite company at Stony Creek were suspended Thursday in consequence of the severe cold. Mrs. Annie E. O'Brien of Brooklyn Is spending a few days with relatives here. . Miss Minnie Moulthrop of Water bury, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John Frazer of the second district. T. A. Coe expects to begin the fill ing of his Ice house at Stony Creek Monday. Both Messrs. Bradley and Ward, the local Ice dealers, expect to begin the harvesting of their crop early next week. Mrs. Harry Harding of Stony Creek is visiting in Qulncy, Mass. A leap year dance will be given at the Short Beach howling alleys on Saturday evening and quite a number from the borough are planning to attend. Members of the order' of the Knights of Pythias are planning for a "ladles' night" In place of their regu lar session next Monday evening. The Knights of Columbus card team was defeated last night by a score of C0L )(s " $7,00 H i Beautify the Home A very pleasant masquerade ball was held in St. George's hall, Stony Creek, Thursday evening. The event was In charge of a committee of la dles consisting of Mrs. Sondergeld, Mrs. Lathen and Mrs. J. Bowden. Entertained at Whist. Mrs. J. H. Buffum entertained the Fortnightly whist club St her home on Center street last evening. Six tables were occupied and a very pleasant eve ning was passsd by those present. Dur ing the evening refreshments were served. The prizes were awarded to the following: Mrs. George Jones, Mr. William Talott, Mrs William H. Tal cott, Mr. Rnla.nd Andrews. The guests' prizes wents to Mrs. Frary Hale and Mr. Frank Wilklns. It was ladies' night at Volunteer council. Royal Arcanum, on Thursday- evening. A large number of guests were present. Downs' orchestra furn ished musical selections. Miss Julia Peach recited, and was obliged to re spond to an encore, which she did, re citing a very pretty, little selection en titled "The Coquette. There were short and eloquent addresses by Ca mille Measeau. H. I. Matthewson, the Rev. F. A. Sumner, and other promi nent Arcanum members. A delicious and elaborate collation was served. Carpet Bowls was enjoyed by teams from the council, and this one was j followed by a team of ladies, who seemed to enjoy the game. The ' tSanlr tt th rminpil DM duo in efficient committee for arranging the very pleasant evening. Mm. Hurt Dnnl. Mrs. Sara M. Hart, died this morn ing at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Ueorge Johns. 1531 Center streel. She leaves Ave daughters. Mrs. A Kdell Mrs. E. Tillou, Mrs. C. f. Mansfield! Mrs. S. Nolan. Mrs. Oeorge Johns, ami one son, Henry Hart. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'cock from the Advent church. The basketball game at the armory Saturday evening will be Battery A vs. Wesleyan 2d. Mrs. W. Meade of Stony Creek In New Jersey on a business tour. is Captain James E. Hackett of Leete's Island was the guest last evening of his sister. Mrs. Jerry McEvoy of Stony Creek. Hon. F. Averill, who has been in a sanitarium nearly ft year has been discharged and Is again at his home in Branford. Chapped hands, frost-bites, winter eczemas, rashes, itchings, and inflammations soothed by warm baths with County President McCarthy of New Haven will be here Sunday 'afternoon, and will Install the officers of Division No. 1. A. O. H. . Samuel Cook returned to the t.aw rencevllle academy this morning after a visit at his home on Center street. Miss Margaret Gaffney of New Haven, who has been the guest of Miss Rose Gaffney returned home this evtnlng. jjffi j The Hon. Charles A. Tomlinson again suffering from a severe cold. Monday Edgar T. Clark will assume control of the coal office and business recently purchased frf,m j. Burge. It will be a pleasure for the many ' patrons of this first class husiness to Miss Kate Cannon was operated upnn jesiernay !' Ft. trends hospital. Hart ford, for anpendictis. "Dr. Johnson per formed the operation, which was a sue cessful onn. though somewhat severe. It Is reported. Her many friends here hope for her speedy recovery. Ninety-eight Inches nf water at the state house pond to-day. WESTVILLE. Miss Edith Brownson of Central avenue was delightfully surprised at her home on Thursday evening by her Sunday school class. The evening was very pleasantly spent in playing games and a light luncheon was served. Those present to enjoy the evening were the Misses Josephine Englehardt. Olive Hotten, Carrie Downer, Olga Keyes and Aneva Farn ham and Harry Shtimway, Arthur Francis, Burton Hines, Gustav Engle hardt, Frank Fowler. Mr. and Mrs John Campbell. Edith and Harvey Brown. And gentle anointings with Cuticura Ointment, the great Skin, Cure. Priceless for redness and roughness of the face and hands, lame ness and soreness incidental to outdoor exercise, and for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery. Sold thTOiirtout th von. Df n"": tmami, 27, Chrtrtiimi' Rq.: Pn, 8. fltre dr la Fli: Auntrv lit. R. Tono.. Svdnpy; India. B. K. Paul. Ctlrntt: Jinn. Maraya, Ud , Tokln; So. Atrlr, Lftinon. Ltd., Car Town, etc.; U.S. A.,PotsrDruii A Cn. Corp., Sole Proon Poiion. r rjaiFoie, .'uliouia Ujok ou¬theBHB, Nothing adds more to tbo attractiveness of the home than taste displayed in the selection of wall hangings. TJiey . form a background not only for the pictures, but also for the 1 rest of the furnishings. We have not only made a study of this specialty, but have years of experience back of It. Many owners ot henuliful homes In this city will gladly endorse our work In this line. We have helped them very J satisfactorily ; let us advise with you. ' MONROE BROS., 353 Crovn St. t ' Telephone 8761. : s ' ' ;' - Cold Weather Approaching Order K.OAL Before Johnson's Blizzard Arrives. W. F. GILBERT & CO., Opp. P. 0. 65 Church St. The Chatfleld Paper Ca stt Most complete line of Paper and Twine in State Andrew Paterson la 111 at his home on Burton street. A rbar!3l o' the T H S senior play. Mr. Bob." was held at the town hall this afternoon. The ladies" missionary society spent a vry pleasant afternoon yesterday with Mrs. O. W. Austin of West Pros pect street. The usual business was transacted and the afternoon was spent sewipic. The meeting was the largest' attended this year, twenty four members being present. were louronunaie LAST YEAR? i Again we offer all one and two-room lots of Wall Paper in our store at from 50c to $1.50 the bundle. We need the room. Come early they will not last long. MERRELS, CROSS & BEARDSLEY, CONTRACTING DECORATORS, 90-92 Orange Street. 'Phone WALL , PAPER. , i 90-92 Orange Street. 'Phone 839. T $ j 1 1 The Pond I-Hy company has shut down for a couple of dav fr.r lar 0f work. Rehearsal nf "R Runawav Girl' at the opera houfe next Tuesday and Wednesday erj-.ilngs. The selactwn will hold their regu lar monthly meeting from 10 a. m. to 4 Arthur Marsh, son of tir. A. W. Marsh of Whalley avenue, is confined to his home with scarlet fever. He is being attended by a trained nurse. The living part of the house is quaran tined, but at the doctor's office Is en- iheTHOMRSON SHOP o4.ll the Planning of an apartment or a home in every detail or interior decoration, Wall covert nq. R.ugs, Carpets, Lamfcs and Furniture are to he found at 46 ELM-SHEW HAVEN'CT Portable Gas lamps and Imported Glassware NEW Reflex Inverted Gas lamps, Oiie Mantle.) il.50 to $2.85 Complete. Monthly MAINTENANCE Monthly. THE NEW HAVEN GAS LIGHT CO. Salesroom, 93 Crown Street. t If r. s i i '4 if r s .1