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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.
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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1880
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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