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.

Roswell Hitchcock gave a lecture entitled “The Conditions of National Longevity” at the Asylum Hill Chapel this evening.

According to yesterday’s Courant, Calvin Stowe was scheduled to preach today at the chapel. The service was scheduled to begin at 10:45, and it would be followed by the “usual Bible lecture at [3:20].”