The Courant reported that the Asylum Hill Baptist Society was considering whether to build a church on their land at the corner of Asylum Avenue and Sigourney Street.

According to an article in the Courant, a group of men bought a lot on the corner of Asylum Avenue and Sigourney Street from George Affleck, in order to build a new Baptist church there.

The Courant reported that the Hartford Common Council had reached an agreement with several property owners to resolve a problematic piece of land that had been part of Asylum Avenue but was now outside of the existing street line.

The Hartford Board of Aldermen met at a special meeting.

George Barnes bought 847 Asylum Avenue from Henry K. Morgan and George D. Morgan.

In the evening, seats at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church went on sale.

The Asylum Hill Congregational Church was dedicated during a service that began at 11:00.

Mr. Marchant, working at the Asylum Hill Nursery, put together a bouquet for “a citizen” who would use it later at a party.

The Courant reported that work on the church was nearly finished for the season.

Joseph Twichell was installed as pastor in the Asylum Hill Congregational chapel this afternoon.