This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1879
Page
2
Branford Gleaner office will be located temporarily at P Hopson's Main Street residence while the Branford publication works out a new location.
Court talks on Wesley Bishop murder plea and trial schedule as new terms grant delay. Northford mourns the loss of E C Shirby & Son silver works moving to Ansonia, with Maltby family hopes for local business. Local families Tuttle Andrews and early Wallingford founders are recounted with genealogical detail.
William Andrews a carpenter from Hampshire England sailed with 53 passengers aboard the James in 1635 landing in Boston. He became a freeman the same year and soon moved to New Haven where he led construction and is credited with building the town’s first meeting house near the flagpole site on the New Haven Green.
Fair Haven community chatter covers Henry Limesas illness, residents visiting New York for an international exposition, and lively evenings at Central Hall with torches and entertainment. Updates mention oyster supper for the Legislative Committee at Stratford, Lenten services, Grace church debt reduction, Judge Bray’s travel plans, the sinking of the schooner Francis Bailey, Mallory and Rowe raising it, and recent moves and horse training efforts.
On Wednesday evening March 5 the concert at the Second Congregational church drew a full audience. Gail's orchestra rendered tender music and the program pleased all. Mrs Blinn and Mrs Haines received bouquets and were warmly greeted. Mr L H Russell oversaw the event and earned praise for its smooth handling.
Public notice states a residence at 8 C Jennings on Main Street, occupied by C Wilford, will be sold within 80 days or otherwise rented if not sold by April 15. For details contact WM Regan, mhi2 Pranford, Connecticut.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.