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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1879
Page
3
From April 1 to October 1 hours are 7:00 a m opening and 9:00 p m closing. From emergency period to April 1 the opening is 7:30 a m and closing 8:30 p m. Mail openings show 9:00 a m and 6:45 p m with additional notes on Kaskege dates.
Barris Cacecu and Rev. C. C. Smith lead services at 10 05 a m 130 p m and 7 p m First Cong Old Stone Rev Joseph Ton Mason pastor holds 10 30 a m service Sunday school at noon and 1 39 p m afternoon services Conference meetings set for Sunday and Friday evenings at 7 p m
R. T. Kelsey reports his catamount horse stolen on Thursday night November 8. The animal is five years old, sixteen hands high, weighs 1,909 pounds with a white hind foot, large head, and a distinct nose. A liberal reward is offered for its return, information to Charles Webster, Chief of Police, New Haven. Also a note urging Branford boys to restrain revelry after Belknap singing classes and to persuade parents to discipline their children.
A fragment notes a speaker criticizing slow progress of a town bill and the lack of an up to date expense account. The speaker says he asked the counsel for the expense bill several times but has not received any accounting of money expended.
G W Canxrs announces a permanent timetable change for Branford to New Haven service to run nine to four pm to serve the greatest number of citizens. He offers short notice pickups for New Haven entertainments and can accommodate patrons wishing to see Pinafore with advance notice.
Last Thursday evening Frank E. Beach and Aldaj Duncan were united in marriage by Rev. C. W. Hill at the bride's father's residence. Guests enjoyed abundant refreshments and many costly presents were given. The couple departed for New York by hack to board a boat.
C F Bradley offers children's hose and new clothing stock while Calkins and Tomlinson promote sweet potatoes and pork steaks at New Haven prices. J Hutchinson & Co shifts boots and blankets, Branford Pharmacy sells pure wines and liquors, Robinson's Cash Store lists apples, W T Koffinons stocks Cape Cod cranberries and dried fruits, Edson Brothers of Washington offers Thanksgiving guidance and patents. Edson Brothers claim longstanding experience since 1866.
Miss Mary E. Brooks of Fairlawn Island Guilford Connecticut creates alga art pressing sea mosses on thick paper. Her double albums display a range of hues from opaque to prismatic dots with careful arrangement and artistic taste.
Mr and Mrs WW F O Brien were married last Thursday and hosts then listed gifts from friends. Donors include L Quinn, Mrs M F Wallace, Miss Annie Hoffman and others presenting items such as a black walnut extension table set six, silver spoons, a clock, goblets, a chandelier, a spice box, a tea set, and a lamp.
The November 24 meeting discussed W H Wilson resignation as road surveyor and town farm overseer, rescinded prior acceptance, and authorized up to 6500 dollars for a new schoolhouse addition. It also instructed the board of school visitors to introduce object drawing in primary and intermediate schools. A committee on oysters and dams in Great Cove was reported.
The advertisement touts a rubber boot claiming ninety five percent rubber content and superior longevity. It emphasizes honest purity, a three month warranty, an iron heel guard, and triple pure rubber soles. Farmers, lumbermen, and outdoor workers are urged to consider this boot as the best and cheapest option in the long run.
Robert Palmer of Noank completes one of the country’s largest marine ways aided by a 450 foot long, 28 000 pound chain. Dr Matthew D Mann newly resident in Hartford is named lecturer in Yale medical department Diseases of Women after a distinguished career in New York City.
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