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Newspaper

Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1880

Page

3

Seasonal Hours Change Promptly at T

From April 1 to October 1 the facility opens at 1 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. During October 1 to April 1 hours shift to opening at 7 30 a.m. and closing at 8 50 p.m.

Local Officials and Clerks Named in County Listings

The or list names officials and duties including Collector of Taxes J. P. Douglass Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths E. W. Brainard and Treasurer H. H. Stedman. Justices of the Peace W. A. Wright and others, with election selectors and supervisors noted.

Assistons R. Dibble Harvey Beach Avupitore H. B. Fowler L. J. Nichols Boarp W. Farrell J. P. Douglass Jas Mc. Dermott Wm. Page W. A. Wright E. H. Rogers J. J. Bartholomew Poosmaster W. H. Wilson E. W. Brainard Worss E. G. Smith J. W. Lay W. Page W. T. Howd Roap Supveror L. McGrail G. H. Page N. C. Frink H. H. Stedman

Church Services Schedule Listing Various Faithes

Baptist Church Rev C C Smith holds services at 10 45 am 1 30 pm and prayer meeting at 7 pm St Marys Roman Catholic Church Rev Father E Martin services Sunday 8 am 10 30 am and weekday 7 30 am Old Stone Congregational Rev Joseph Tom Hinson morning service 10 80 am Sunday school noon afternoon 1 30 pm Christ Church Protestant Episcopal Rev John Grey morning 10 30 am Sunday school noon evening 6 30 pm Friday 7 pm USCACH or CHRIST Rev F H Taylor services 10 45 am and 6 30 pm.

Congregational Caurca C. W Mill Young Peoples Trinity Episcopal Cacrca Henry Olmsted D. D Branford Point St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Father E. Martin Old Stone Joseph Tom Hinson Christ Church Protestant Episcopal John Grey Uscach F. H. Taylor

Community Society and Lodge Meeting Notice

Stranger's Guide notes St Marys T A B Society meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Town Hall with Wm H McNeany as secretary. Widow's Son Lodge F and A M holds stated communications on the first and third Wednesday each month led by Francis L Clark. Emerald Social Club meets first and third Friday at 7 20 p.m. with James Reynolds as secretary.

St. Mary’s T. A. B. Society Town Hall Wm. H. McNeany Sec’y Lodge Emerald Social Club James Reynolds

January thaw brings Branford town notes and sights

Branford community reports visits by George Terhune and Mrs. Hardinog while Miss Lizzie Rogers visits in New Jersey. Local events include New Year celebrations, pedestrian contests, a 75th birthday, church entertainments, and a civil jury selection for 1880.

Civil Authority Branford John J. Bartholomew Almon Beers Roger Hall Lawrence McGrail Austin M Babcock Joseph P Douglass Henry D. Linsley Nathaniel H. Bishop Henry B Fowler William H. Farrell Peter Dunn William Page Timothy Palmer William Russell Edward

Local News Roundup From Wallingford and Nearby Areas

Doctor George Andrews plans to locate in Wallingford. The Metropolitan Minstrels perform at Town Hall next Tuesday. The Henny Biggins Stella Port wedding was solemnized by Rev. J E Wildman last Thursday. Real estate transfers include G Whittlesey to D E Morris for 4600 dollars and J Nolan to P Collins for 300 dollars. The late Matthew Cassin’s residence burned at about two a m, likely incendiary, insured for 1000. The new engine test showed success with rapid water flow to the Baptist church. borough officers accepted it. Deep River National Bank declares a five percent semiannual dividend. 8 S Brown of Chester shod 100 horses with help last week. Boyington Heaty assigned estate settled. creditors to receive forty four cents on the dollar. In Rhode Island near Putnam a poverty scene featured two men and a woman drunk. two small children were found in distress. George McLellan of Lisbon died after ingesting laudanum December 24. Greenwich oystermen meet to discuss an oyster law, signaling potential opposition. Ex Governor Jewel, Republican national committeeman, secured rooms in Chicago for Connecticut’s delegation at June convention.

Morosco Family to Perform at Gaylord's Opera House

The Morosco Family, a first class entertaining troupe, will perform at Gaylord's Opera House tomorrow evening. A former performer there assures a satisfying show and directs readers to see hand bills for details.

Gaylord's Opera House

Edson Brothers Solicit Patent Instructions in Washington

Should send for instructions terms references etc to Edson Brothers solicitors of patents Washington D C who furnish the same without charge Edson Brothers is a well known and successful firm of large experience established 1866

Edson Brothers Solicitors of Patents Washington, D. C

Meteor sails from Frink's with turnips to Captain Averill

The sloop Meteor departed Frink's dock on Saturday carrying a load of turnips for Captain Averill. The Chapel has been repainted and nicely grained by Wm. H. Clarkson. Miss Nettie and Miss Mary Davis plan a Boston visit this week. The church annual meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon. Rev. F. H. Taylor concluded his stay last Sunday with two strong sermons. Last Sabbath the desk was filled by Mr. Snow, and Rev. Dr. Sawyer and his wife, staying on the island, attended.

Meteor Frink Averill Wm. H. Clarkson F. H. Taylor Snow Dr. Sawyer

Belknap Concert Exhbition At Gaylord's Opera House

Professor J. D. Belknap presents a school exhibition featuring solo and group singing, cornet and violin, dramatized pieces, and varied exercises by pupils. The event at Gaylord's Opera House runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings January 18 and 19 with tickets at 25 and 5 cents.

J. D. Belknap Gaylord’s Opera House

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Branford Gleaner Post Office Western Philo Hall East Haven Stony Creek Stranger’s Guide Ancient Order Hibernians James Holley Taina WestwaRp W. H. Stevenson Branford Center Stages E. L. Forbes George Terhune New York Frank Hardinog Lizzie Rogers Hadsonfield, N. J Charles Linsley Daniel Averill Harbor Street Mr. Warren Smith Fritz Jourdan William Valentine Savannah le Grana Parkerton Mrs. Eaton Stent Hartford Mr. Stent North Branford Prof. Belknap Gleaner the Improvement Society Dr. Zink Unity and Friendship Social Club John Tilley P. Fhopson Charles Harrison Philo the Baptist Church Etta Luella Hubbard Lottie Ely Hattie Bagley Emma C Palmer J. E. Hoadley John Carey James Grace Beast Haven Benjamin Hosley Mrs. Hosley Boston Church Choir Company Boston Gordon Bradley Betsey Davidson Betsey South Amenia California Bradley Bradley's Walter H. Dean Mill Pond Wallingford George Andrews Metropolitan Minstrels Henny Biggins Stella Port J. E. Wildman G. Whittlesey D. E. Morris Main Street John Nolan P. Collins Rookhill Matthew Cassin Eil Deep River National Bank W. Brown Chester Boyington & Heaty New Brittan Rhodsville Putnam George McClellan Lisbon Greenwich Jewel Republian National Committee Grand Pacific Chicago Connecticut Morosco Methodist Windsorville M. I. Talbot Providence Stamford Herald William Faulkner Norwich Norwich Printing Company The Waterbury Fire Department East Hampton M. E A. W. Paize M. E Church Baisley William Baisley Nettie Mary Davis School House J.F. Parten A. E. Pant Conn E. Crovex P.O. Bot Branford Ct J. Porter Doouitrie Wallingford, Ct Richard Bradley Coun Deter Miles Grant Joseph Dunning Johnson St Bridgeport Ct C.W. Gaylord, M.D Branford, Conn Candee” Rubber CO New Haven Empblyth Waterien J. Hutchinson & GO Moore South Main ST Walter H. Zink, M. D Cruimmusis Hopson Ave Rogers Street Branford Conn E. W. Brainard, M. D Lehigh Coal C. L. Ely Hiss Com Whitham A. Wright Benedict Building Cor Church and Center Sts Corner Main and Hopson Avenue C. W. Barker P. O Nealer IN BDU Statiorea Main St. Conn F. Jourdan’s Japan Java Maracaibo Rio C. H. Canton State ST Gaylord, Tea Store R. Kerr Branford, Ct Tery New Orleans J. Haynes & CO Fairfield Counties Chapel St. Corner of Temple C. E. Bunnell Branford, Stony Creek North A. J Smith Oens Genrm Goo & Rvica C.F. Bradley Smith & Company He Eer Sey Riera Chapel Street Arctic
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