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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1878
Page
2
The Branford Gleaner announces a temporary office relocation to the residence of P Hopson on Mn street. The change affects operations at the Branford Gleaner office as temporary arrangements are made.
The Navy Secretary’s report shows thirty four vessels in commission, six undergoing repairs, and thirteen more can be made ready at low cost, giving an effective force of forty seven steam and four sailing ships. It notes losses of merchant ships since 1851 and calls for Congress to curb foreign freights costing $90,000,900 annually.
A Branford town reader laments neglect of central public improvements. The Village Improvement Society asks for volunteer labor and donations to fill low spots in the green in front of the town hall, urging stronger public spirit and broader support for town tax funded work.
Miss Annette Ho Douglas daughter of the late John Douglas of New Haven and niece of Benjamin Douglas of Middletown died in Dry Grove Mississippi on September 22 1878 from yellow fever after four days of illness She was educated at a New Haven seminary excelled in mathematics and languages and remained a faithful church member at St Pauls church Her sacrifice and duty during the fever were praised in reports from the New Slavern Palladium and letters from Rev William K Douglas इसे
The Episcopal Guild hosts a Wednesday social at William H. Chidsey’s home. Rev. Lobdell preached at the Episcopal church last Sunday. Jonathan Dudley opens a night school for boys and some young men. Various local notices include court cases, debtor plans, and social events with residents traveling, falling ill, or hosting gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a family event with sisters and a father figure, mentioning a winter-related cry and an unclear plan. The text is garbled and lacks concrete names, places, dates, or actions to identify a clear news item.
In San Augustine county Texas a gentleman writes to a lady proposing to escort her to church with elaborate phrasing about crossing the landscape between home and worship. The maid responds with a similarly ornate but compliant reply granting permission to escort at sunset.
Dyphtheria again prevails alarmingly in Winsted. Twelve prisoners remain in Litchfield jail. Alina Insurance of Hartford raises capital from 150000 to 750000. Hurlburt and Gager of Somers to furnish Hartford road with 1500 ties and 20000 feet of chestnut plank. Hartford port reports four schooners a lumber barge and two scows. North Granby dog scare prompts selectmen to order owners to kill or muzzle dogs under penalties.
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