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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1878

Page

2

History of East Haven and Fair Haven Advertised

The Greaner announces a forthcoming complete history of East Haven and Fair Haven to begin January 1. Rev. Mr Haven, former pastor, writes the history. C B Prout will act as agent calling for subscriptions soon. Early subscription is urged for the first number.

East Haven Haven Fair Haven East C. 8. Prout

Wallingford News Roundup and Village Events

Local items report a church project delay until March and a Sunday school stereoptical exhibition on December 27. Other notes mention a winter bonnet sighting, storm damage to a Congregational ventilator, moving items for local homes, a December concert by the Musical Association, and a street confrontation ending with a brawl near the reading room.

The Baptist Sunday School

Local News From Haven and Nearby Towns in 1879

The column reports Patrick Lidon Bart’s move to Ireland and permanent residence plans for Chaillies A Brey. Samuel G. Noyen leaves town for his former home up country. Probate court appoints Wile Henrie as inspector of Mab A Bray estate with Charles W. OH and G. E. Diebleff as appraisers. Woodwardtown school house nears completion with roof on and district to receive finished building by March 1, 1879. Mair street sidewalk repaired after long deterioration. Jonathan Ducley’s night school disrupted by noisy boys. arrest likely for repeat offense. Ralph H. Park resigns Johnson’s Encyclopedia agency for Britunsina Encyclopedia with Boston focus. Mr Pinten plans Boston relocation. Hog boasting peaks as Leonard R Andrews butchers two hogs weighing 1050 pounds total. Edwin Granniss also reports fine stock.

Leonard R Andrews Edwin Granniss

Local notices and incidents in town society

Amani Tyler suffers a paralytic shock but recovers. Bishop Williams to visit and ordain Rev John Gray. Captain Asahel Smith turns 91, the town's oldest resident. Timothy Andrews elected director of the New Haven County Agricultural Society. Charles L Mitchell improves property with a new wire fence. Episcopal Guild hosts sociable gathering at William H. Chidsey’s home with supper, music and games. Burglars steal forty dollars from Mrs S, with a dress pocket containing seventy five dollars in bills and a gold watch left untouched. no clues identified.

Bishop Williams John Gray Asahel Smith South Haven Timothy Andrews New Haven County Agricultural Society Sheffield Hall New Haven Episcopal Guild William H. Chidsey Joseph Smith Mrs S

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