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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
10
Our business offers electric doors dynamos lamps wire and all electrical supplies. We design and install switchboards panel boards electric signs and special devices. We install complete lighting power plants freight elevators storage batteries telephones and signalling systems. We repair electrical apparatus and contract to inspect and maintain for a fixed monthly or yearly sum.
Danbury June 1 James Van Gordon brakeman of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad slipped while coupling and his left leg was crushed He was removed to the hospital where it was amputated.
A flood of local items covers church elections school programs and festival plans. Grand Avenue Baptist Church Trustees elect a secretary while Yale related commencements and student performances unfold across town. Notices mention festival schedules at Marmonte hall attendance hopes and a Fair Haven fire department chief’s forthcoming announcement.
A reader letter extols Postum as a nerve stabilizer after quitting alcohol. The writer recalls daily alcohol use, pain, and headaches, saying Postum provides body, clear head, and better taste than coffee. The message ends with a sales nudge and a note that new letters appear periodically.
This afternoon at Trinity church Miss Margaret Fitch daughter of John Brewster Fitch and Frederick F. Brewster of the city will wed at four. The Right Rev Chauncey B. Brewster and Rev Charles C. Stovile will officiate. Bridesmaids include Anna Fitch and Dows of New York. Best man Thomas W. Varnam. ushers from the city. Reception at Hillhouse avenue home. Mrs Stevens hosted a luncheon on Church Street with fourteen guests. A new society group, the Christian Army, formed with Charins F. Roenty as local commander, will aid relief and employment through charitable works. News of other social events includes Mrs William Pixon’s gathering, a Grand Avenue accident, and news of marriages in New York and at 12 Best Grand Avenue with details of gowns and attendants.
A series of social notices details Dorothy Oahorn and others traveling to Norwich for commencement exercises, a Woodmont cottage opening for the season, and a large reception planned by Mr. and Mrs. H. Stuart Motohkies. Harmony Twitchell's wedding to Charles Tilward Tver in Woodland Street is described with ceremony details, attire, guests, and a garden reception.
At Hartford June 10 the second day of the New England tournament featured top doubles and singles. Nettleton Yale and Grose Providence teamed against Williams Terry, with Grose and Grose-Well winning after Pell’s strong presence. Nettleton beat Burgwin Trinity 6-0 6-2 in the second round.
A whimsical note outlines plotting everything through Clever, emphasizing attractive, decorative elements. The tone hints at arranging a stylish, visually appealing plan that is easy to follow and enjoyable to execute.
Local composer and Yale man Haeaohe has been named conductor for the New York Catholic Oratorio Society. He will lead the 100 plus strong mixed choir with the Philharmonic as accompaniment at Carnegie Hall, directing the Paradise Lost program next season starting in early fall. The appointment follows his work with major New York singing groups and marks a significant honor and workload.
Meriden High lost to New Haven High 2 to 0 in a 49 minute game at Hanover Park. O'Brien pitched a steady game for New Haven while Hallacher and O'Brien held Meriden scoreless. Finnnen and Molinder praised for improving play as New Haven extends its league lead.
The Yale freshmen track banquet at Heublein's hall last evening drew about thirty attendees. The team had a strong season with victories over Harvard and Princeton on second decision. Malcolm J. Vilas, a junior, received a roving cap for his management during the season.
In a tense final round at Oakley Country Club Miss Fannies Oxgood of Brookline Country Club regained the Eastern Women's Golf association title. The 1906 champion defeated rivals including Mary B. Adams of Wollaston to reclaim the crown.
Master Robert the even money favorite won the Troadway stakes at Gravesend one and a sixteenth miles. Transvaal led early to the far turn, Master Robert closed the gap and overtook in the stretch to win by a length. Pete Dally captured the hunter steeplechase.
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