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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1879
Page
3
The notice lists church services for Mayen First Congregational and St. Bernardine parishes with Rev Father E Martin and Rev Joseph Tomlinson, including morning and afternoon services, Sunday School, and conference meetings. Also includes Protestant Episcopal St Gray Church with morning and evening services and Friday worship times.
Workers faced layoffs at the plant leaving home due to the fire and uncertain future. Eleven and a half hour shifts are noted current conditions. The fire’s cause remains unknown as officials assess damage. Thomas Kennedy and J J Kennedy arrived and responded to the alarm.
Stranger's Guide lists regular meetings in Branford: Mary's Temple A B Society third Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Town Hall with Thomas Regan as secretary. Branford Temperance Corps Wednesdays at Town Hall with W Dean as secretary. Widow's Son Lodge F and A M first and third Wednesdays with J Nettleton as W M. Emerald Social Club first and third Fridays at 7 20 p m with James Reynolds as secretary. Ancient Order Hibernians third Thursday at 8 p m with James Holley.
Fast Day next Friday and Easter plans shadow town life. Numerous notices include auctions, repairs, sales, church services, meetings, and social events featuring residents like Eckford Davis, Miss Nancy Bryan, and Atwood Linsley. A young man, Charles O Campbell, died by suicide amid personal trouble.
East Haven reports multiple items including illnesses of Mrs. Orrin Thompson and Jared Andrews, and Dr. Stone attending. A man’s body found near Tomlinson bridge prompted an inquest. death likely foul play. Local residents relocate homes. school and church events noted. long‑time resident Capt. Asahel Smith dies at 92.
At about one o'clock last Wednesday residents were startled by a fire eruption at Branford Lock-Works. The blaze described as a storin event shook the town, prompting quick but cautious response from local authorities and firefighters.
A veteran runner reflects on a half century of laps and the worn body that could no longer endure the pace. He recalls early promise, jeers, and kindness, and accepts rest with only an honest name left as he leaves the track for eternity.
The Rubber Paint Co. offers White Lead and paints at unusually low prices with a wide assortment. They are agents for Hate Teele and Besbee Superior Soaps, boasting fifteen different kinds and promising quality and value that cannot be beat.
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