BIRTHS 6 July 1888
WALKER - In this city, at No. 3 Bellevue St., July 5, a daughter to James G. and Jennie S. Walker.
CLEVELAND - In this city, July 4th, a son Edward Spicer, 2d to Mr. and Mrs. John Cleveland.
NELSON - In Hartford, July 3, a son to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Nelson of 35 Willard Street.
ROLFE - In New London, July 1st, a son to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rolfe.MARRIAGES 6 July 1888
AVERY - KINGSBURY -- In South Coventry, June 29, Thomas H. Avery of Portland, and Miss Agnes Kingsbury of South Coventry.
JONES - JONES In South Coventry, June 30, Arthur L. Jones of Willimantic and Miss Edna H. Jones of South Coventry.DEATHS 6 July 1888
SLATTERY - In this city, July 5, Mrs. Ellen Slatteryaged 70.
Funeral from her late residence, 259 Front Street, tomorrow Saturday afternoon at 8:30 o'clock. high Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 o'clock.
BENNIS - In this city, July 5, Maggie A., wife of James F. Bennis aged 23.
ROBINSON - In this city, July 4th, Henry Robinson aged 31.
ANGLE - In Pomfret, June 27, Joshua Angle aged 77.
DAY - In Canaan Valley, June 27, Mrs. Thomas Day aged 65.
VAIL - In Guilford, June 29, Leverett Vail aged 94.
MILLER - In New London, July 2d, Cynthia E., widow of John H. Miller.
BROWNING - In Montville, July 3d, Fannie C. , widow of Daniel L. Browning aged 78.
DOLAN - In Guilford, July 3, the Rev. John Dolan aged 31 years and 5 months.The Hartford Daily Courant - 9 July 1888
SIMSBURY - Mrs. Priscilla Case, who died last week, was a native of Vermont, but resided in this town as early as 1833, where her husband, Dr. A.R. Case, was a practising physician. About 1844 they removed to Brooklyn, N.Y. and later to Forestville, where her husband died. A few years ago she removed from this place. Her funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon in the Congregational Church, the Rev. A.L. Clark officiating, assisted by the Rev. Horace Winslow.The Hartford Daily Courant - 10 July 1888
CANTON - Mrs. Sisson, widow of the late A. B. Sisson, of Busby Hill, just over the eastern border, died July 5, aged over 80 years. This makes the third death of aged heads of families, in that school district, within about three weeks.
There was a heavy thunder shower July 5 and the rain was much needed, especially for potatoes, which had begun to suffer. The roads across the hills were washed out so much that they are now quite rough.
OLD SAYBROOK
F. J. Hammond and J. J. Bushnell of Deep River and W. C. Booth of New Haven were in town Sunday.
A. J. Shailer swallowed a part of a set of teeth Saturday night. Dr. Grannis took him to New Haven, and word has been received that they were taken out all right.
D. M. Holmes has recently erected a large flag pole near his store.
The Rev. Mr. Pardee has entered upon his duties at Grace Church under favorable auspices, and is much liked by his congregation.
TERRYVILLE
Principal H. M. Adams, of the Canaan High school and wife are spending this week with their brother, A. J. Adams.
The "Leather man" passed through this town a week ago Sunday laboring under the beat of the sun and the encumbrance of his leather armor. The last dates of his passage are February 1, March 10, April 19, May 25 and July 1.
SUICIDE AT MERIDEN
Frederick Harkin, a German well known in Meriden, committed suicide on Sunday. He has suffered greatly from chronic rheumatism, and his dispondency arising from his illness seem to have been the cause of his suicide.
In General
Samuel H. Bishop died at his home in New Haven, aged 79. He was for many years a carriage manufacturer and was a man well known and highly established.
The Hartford Daily Courant - 17 July 1888
NEWINGTON - William Hubbard, aged 76, died on Sunday afternoon. He was run over by a wagon loaded with hay on Friday last, and four of his ribs were broken and his shoulder dislocated. The shock to his nervous system, and perhaps internal injury, combined with his advanced age, caused his death before many of his townsmen had heard of the accident. He had lived in Newington , at the center, almost from birth. He had a bright and original mind and excellent judgment, had always been a hard working man in his business, and had acquired considerable property. His long familiar figure will be greatly missed. He leaves a widow and three sons.
Charles E. Welles of New York city spent Sunday with his father.
Mrs. William Seymour is also visiting at home.
Mrs. Elford Eddy is spending a few weeks at her father's with her little son.
Mr. James Kirkham of Springfield spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Tracy
PORTLAND
A Bad Account of Rowdyism in the Place
Portland is getting to be extremely hazardous of late. Reveling parties travel the streets late at night, firing off guns and pistols. Saturday night complaints came from several streets of fighting and shooting. One person was stabbed in the hand. A wealthy estate owner says he has a gun and buckshot lately bought and if the night travelers don't keep off his grounds somebody may get killed in the future. One drunken fellow lay for hours Saturday on Marlborough street, sleeping off his liquor, and such scenes are no uncommon. No arrests are made.
SOMERS
Artist H. J. Shaws has executed a crayon portrait for President Seelye of Amherst College. He is now making one of Lieutenant Baker for the Baker G.A. post in Northampton.
A Big Sturgeon
Calvin Havens of Moodus caugth a sturgeon in the Connecticut river Saturday night measuring eight feet and nine inches. The fish was shipped to New York Monday.
Personals
Mr. Horace C. Wilcox of Meriden returned on Sunday from his tour of Europe.
Senator Doolittle of Meriden has arrived at Liverpool. He is to spend a short time in Europe.
In General
Edmund Cahn a New Haven printer, has disappeared, leaving his family destitute. He is accused of having taken with him something over $100 that belonged to the Trades council.
DEATHS 21 July 1888
DIXON - In this city, July 19, Matilda, wife of Frederick Dixon, aged 32.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 1 Forest Street, this Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
JAMES - In this city, July 20, Fulton Houston, infant son of W.S. and Anna E. James, aged 9 months.
Funeral from No. 6 Winter Street, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
MORRISON - In Thompsonville, July 18, George W., son of R.B. Morrison, aged 29.
EDSON - In willimantic, July 16, Gilbert M. Edson, aged 40.
BREWER - In New York, July 18, of diptheria, Frank W. Brewer, son of Pliny Brewer of Norwich, aged 22.
CAVE - In New Haven, July 18, Sarah Wright, widow of the late Samuel Cave aged 83.BIRTHS 25 July 1888
ANGUS - In this city, July 25, a daughter to Alexander and Lettie Angus.
WALKER - In this city, July 24, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Walker.
VALENZA - In this city, July 24, a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Valenza.
BEACH - In Willimantic, July 24, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Beach.DEATHS 25 July 1888
WINSHIP - In this city, July 23, Deacon Joseph Winship aged 78 years.
Funeral from his late residence, 104 Capitol Avenue, this Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
BOLTON - In this city, July 23, Horatio M. Bolton, aged 74 years.
Funeral services at his late residence, No. 9 Lafayette Street, this Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
GREEN - In this city, July 23, Julia Green, widow of the late William H. Green, and mother of William H. Green, aged 8 years.
Funeral this wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from 200 Park Street.
MITCHELL - In West Hartford, July 23, Edna B., infant child of F.A. and sarah E. Mitchell, aged 6 weeks.
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
STEDMAN - At the old Folks' Home, in this city, July 22, Jeannette Stedman, aged 93, a native of Farmington.
BOLLES - In East Haddam, July 23, Hope, daughter of John C. Jr. and Ada E. Bolles, aged 10 months, 2 days.BIRTHS 25 July 1888
RISING - In West Suffield, July 24, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Rising.
GARDINER - in Norwish, July 24, a son to Charles and Ella Gardiner.
TURNER - In Burlington, July 21, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Turner.
WILLIAMS - In Winsted, July 13, a daughter to Winfield W. and Idella Williams.MARRIAGES 28 July 1888
MONK-MILTON --In this city, July 25, by Rev. J.H. Barbour, Samuel Monk and Mrs. Caroline Milton all of Hartford.
SEYMOUR - MERRILL -- In Nepaug, July 23, by Rev. William Miller, William S. Seymour and Miss Kate J. Merrill.
STUMPF - PELTON -- In New Hartford, July 25, by Rev. Frank Spencer, Frank S. Stumpf and Miss Lilla Pelton both of Thomaston.DEATHS 28 July 1888
SIMONS - In this city, July 26, Leonard Simons aged 77, a veteran of the 11th C.V.
Funeral at 20 Squire Street, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. all old soldiers are invited to attend.
OAKLEY - In this city, July 26, Edward S. F., infant child of Richard and M.J. Oakley aged 6 months and 7 days.
Funeral at 49 Ann Street, this (Saturday) afternoon at 3:30.
DARLIN - In East Hartford, July 26, Florence L., eldest daughter of G. Ellery and Minnie L. Darlin aged 5 years, 1 month and 12 days.
Funeral services this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MORGAN - In Wethersfield, July 26, Emily Rowena, infant daughter of Stephen and Martha W. Morgan aged 15 months.
Funeral services this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
BODWELL - In Collinsville, July 27, Jonathan B. Bodwell aged 81.
Funeral from his late residence, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
FOX - In North Glastonbury, July 26, Owen Fox, aged 76 years and 6 months.
Prayers at his late residence at 2 o'clock this (Saturday) afternoon. Funeral services at the Episcopal Church at 3 o'clock.
MASON - In South Coventry, July 28, Henry W. mason, aged 57.
DUTTON - In Forestville, July 20, Edward J. Dutton, aged 11.
BECKWITH - In Canton, July 16, Louisa, widow of George Beckwith, aged 92.
CLEVELAND - In Burlington, July 18, Sherman Cleveland aged 88.
SMITH - In Stratford, July 24, Lucinda Smith, aged 94.
PERKINS - In Westville, July 26, Thalia A. Morse, widow of the late Edwin Perkins of Woodbridge.BIRTHS 30 July 1888
KELLER - In this city, July 30, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Keller.DEATHS 30 July 1888
HAUSSMANN - in this city, July 30, Mary J., wife of Jacob Haussmann aged 62.
(Funeral from Windsor St. tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, at 9 o'clock.)
SULLIVAN - In this city, July 30, Agnes, daughter of Robert and Mary J. Sullivan aged 8 years.
SPENCER - In Springfield, July 30, Mrs. Betsey Bowman Spencer, widow of the late Calvin S. Spencer of Springfield.
(Funeral from her late residence on Spring Street, Springfield, tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock).
TERRY - In Waterbury, July 30, Mrs. Harrit M., wife of Silas Burnham Terry, aged 50.
SANFORD - In Springfield, Mass., July 28, Perit M. Sanford formerly of North Haven, aged 97 years 6 months and 26 days.
BACON - In New Haven, July 29, Arthur J., son of Mrs. Grace Bacon and the late Robert T. Bacon aged 7 months and 28 days.
KING - In New Haven, July 29, W.W. King aged 86 years.
WEBB - In Lincoln, Neb., July 27, of cholera infantum, Lena Elmira infant daughter of Olive W. and Geo. M. Webb, aged 1 year and 2 months.