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 When Charles Kemble and his wife visit Puris they met William Lamb and Lady Caroline nt dinner given by Lord Hollmnd. It had been settled tLat the Lambs were to return to England on the following day, but a -umor of Byron's probable arrival being mentioned ut table, Lady Caroline created sensation among the guests by emphatically announcing her intention of remaining in Paris. Will liam Lamb took the matter quietly, as was his wont, but it may have had something to do with the scene which followed. Both the Lambs and the Kenibles occu- pied rooms in the Hctsl Maurice and as the carriages which took them home drew up ut the same time, the latter saw Will liam Lamb jump out, lift his wife's girlish figure in his arms, and carry her into the hotel, to avoid the deep gutter dividing the road frsm the trottoir T, growled Kemble, as he watched this piece of gallantry, "shonld have put your ladyship in the gutter" On reaching their respective st. ting-roomS, which had fucing windows, uncurtained and brilliantly lighted, the Kembles saw curious domestic tableau; Mir. Lamb was seated ill au arm chair; Lady Caroline had placed herself on his kner; that position not expressing sutfi- cient tenderness and humility, she slid to his feet But some chance word perhaps turned the tide of her feelings, for when her husband rose she sprang to her feet, and rushing round the room, swept down vases, glasses, cups, and saucers-all its breakable ornaments-in whrlwini of passion, her husband following, and yuinly end, avoring to soothe her. In the midst of this tragic comedy down fell tue cur tain-ths window-blind = and the finale was left to the spectators imagination. William Lamb knowing how evanesceut were his wifes fancies, and that revul- sion was inevitable, uoes not seem to have been much troubled by her Byron- worship. "He cared nothing for my morals she remarked bitterly in one of her letters; II might airt aud go about with what men I plensed. He was priYy to my affairs with Lord Byron and laughed at it. His indo- emce rendered him insensible to every thing. When ride, play, and anluse him, he loves me. In sickness and suffering he deserts me-" Which, being interpreted, probably means that "hen sue was toler- ably reasonable, her husband was happy in her society; but he had not always patience with her rhapsodies. Temple Bar.
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SHE HAD SEEN HIM BEFORE.

A good story is told of former judge of a certain court iu the Bay State, whose hair was whiteued by the frosts of near 70 winters before be left the bench. En- tering Boston and Maine Railway cur one day, he SAW but half Vacant seat, aud Shat by the side of very pretty young Lady, gorgeously arrsyed. The Judge Was great admir-r of the ladies, and he im- mediately started fer the seat. "Ah, beg pardon, nsadan," sAid his Honor, .'but is this seat engag d?' No, sir,r mo ies,ly replied tine fair occupant of the other lfalf The Judge took the seat, and glAncing again at the dazzling beauty al his side he thought he recognized iu her lady Le had met somewhere aud yet he could not tell when or where. Finally he venture.l to ask. x''Madam," said his Honor, Madam, your face looks very familiar. I must have met you before. but really I cannot reenIlect-" "Yes," answered the bunch of roses Ly his side; "yes. old bus ter, likely incugh you have; it was only in June you sent me up for thirty days, and its already ei-sen times you've sens me up for simple irunks- BoxsA Pod.
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property and was his own lord and master.
 Prior to this, however. the farm was man aged by the old gentleman and factotun
 Boston, rolored man, who we'll knew
 how to study and humor the eccantrleI-
 ties and poeuliarltles of both father and son; and no man had greater influence than he. Moving machines, rcapers. and
 Indeed all agricultural machines for labor saving wore then unknown, so that when the season arrived for cutting hay, thure were bustllng times on the farm, for all Of the available help In the uelghborhood was brought Into requisition. It was on such occasions that the hill exhibited uew
 lifo, and not unfrequcntly high words and
 angry disputes could be heard across the
 valley, in which Andrews sonor0uls voice could be distinguished but ere long,
 through the kindly counsels iof the ever prudent Boston,) peace would be restored. The death of Uncle Bird at length brought things to Il close on the farm, for Andrew soon resolved to quit ii, and seek pas lures new, by removing over to the street where he purchased of Lawyer Shelton comedy dwelling, but being found to be Il little too old fashioned, new one with all the modern Improvements, was soon after erected on the adjoining lot, (which is now occupied by Mrs. Beldcn,) and in that Andrdcw passed the latter part of his life. The old home on the hill is so associated with the lamcnted Andrew that l never look at fl without thinking of him. His romantic trip to and adventures in Cali fornia, (whcn the gold fever was raging there, his lavish expenditure in his outfit, which includei a telescope to "see into the mines with, as he expressed it, his early marriage, schemes, and so forth, are probably already too we'll known to many of your readers to require further men ton here, but'if he was little obtuse in his modes of thought and action, he may be said to have been an honest well mean- ing man, liberal to the chnrch as well as to all charitable objects as far as his means would permit.
 Those who remember the events refer ed to in this imperfect sketch will also re- member the old Glover dinner horn which every day at high noon was vigorously blown at the kitchen door of the old house, and that the sound from it pene- trated every nook and crook and corner {. in the valley, c. !
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ITS OLD BUILDINGS.

It probably hardly ever occurs to any of the present residents of Newtown or oth- CTS (natives oft, residing elsewhere. how very few of the oil houses which existed in the streets half century ago, now remain in i: unchanged, most of them hay ing been either remodelled or removed to other locations.
 With the exception of the dwellings now occupied by Messrs. D. B. Beers, Skid more, Terrill Bear ,Slcy, Couch, Gin the old Burhans mansion,) and very few others, l cannot recall any of the ancient landmarks, once so familiar, save only the Congregational Church, and that has re- modelled, and to my tasto, less graceful spire than the one that formerly adorned it. have, however, great veneration for it as we'll as for it's battered but trusty sceatker uane-the well known rooster which for the past century has battled with all the storms and tempests that have swept over this portion of our State.
 The writer well remembers in his school boy days of seeing this venerable relic of | former times taken down for repairs, and how much surprised the bystanders were at its prodigiou5 size, in comparisOn with its apparent one at its present altitude, which varies but little, if any, from the one that it then held.
 This aneiei weather-cock was always regarded as faithful guide in pointing out the true direction of the wind, being always promptly endorsed in all his vibra- tions by his associate vane on the old Epis- copal Church opposite, which upon the dis mantling of that ediflce, was carefully pre- sorved, and is still to be seen among the valued archives of the society.
 Less changes have doubtless been made in the suburbs than in the Village itself, owing to the fact that the surroundings there have not been 50 frequently en- croached upon; and though manifest i'm provements have been perfected in some places, others have been wholly neglected, the result being dry rot. general dcIapida- tion, and irrcparable decay. ofthe latter class, as sample. may be cited that old weather-stained red house on the hill west, overlooking the cottage residence of Gov Redstone. the philosopher. which was for many years the home of Birdsey Glover, one of the largest land owners in the en- tire town. and the father of tho never-to- be-forgotten Andrew. who passed most of his youthful days there. This old build ing presents to the eye of a stranger des- Olate, lonely. and foriorn appearance. be- ing entirely destitute of shade, with neith- CT bush, shrub, nor vine even to indicate the presence ofany eare-takingtenant but shattered and weather-beaten as it is. it still seems 10 bid defiance alike to the lightning and the gale. as it has done for several generations. and to be resolved to stick to its post. or posts. as long as there is pin Jeff in it's frame to hold 1t together.
 "Uncle Bird. like his brother. Uncle Cyr.-who was also large land-holder- toiIed earnestly and Iaboriously to make his money breed. but to less degree. and when he at last l" shuificd of this nor tai coil. his son Abraham. being the only heir. ezns into possession of handsome
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FLORRiE.

Asleep, with the little hands folded to rest, Close under the grasscs that grow OCT her breast The birds sang above her. the wind floating past Will break not her seeping-hcr deepest, her last. Oh! little one. little one lying asleep, You've lelt Us with hearts that breaking to wecl Asleep, and the beautiful earth is her bed, Asleep! and the blossoms over her head; No dreaming to startle her slumber again. No sickness, no sorrow. no fearing. no pain. Oh! why do we mourn that our baby's asleep, Which sleep is better than waking to weep. We miss her. how sadly words mover can say The brightness she brought us gene from each day Yst, over the anguish our hearts can but feel. One glimmer of comfort will tenderly steal It gladdcns Us now that our dsrlng's asleep, To know she cau never more wakcn to weep
 l. Nj. H. Huntington. Conn.,. June 1st. 1878.
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Poetry,
lwrttsn for the SEwwws BEE,l
 MkGDAlEkE.

s'Aree fourtsesn June. had my prlbood crowned. With their rosss, sni fsneisd sweet. When at childhood'r door lurked an evil fate To trip ay uuwary feet. Little white fnet that had never been solled By the nrc in the roai to sin; Whose tender flesh had never bren torn l By tho thorns coneealed therein. Biiths tripping feet, that .ad skipped with the lambs Or hunted for n.wcrs in May. ,rll this cruel fate aud treaeherous heart, Led my innocent feet Astray. Poor frightened feet. that in terror nel. .... From shame, Anl scoru. and pride, Ont alone fin the cruel world Without compass. chart. or guide. oh weary firt. you have lost your way, And the downward path have trod; Alas in hggins from shame. you've hed From parents, home and God Poor crrins feet. you bruised and torn. And blood marks the frozen street. Oh. mothers proud. who have daughters young. Pity those bleeding feet. Oh matrons kind. with tho gentle nlein; Pass me not loathng by: Open your door and reach me your hand. ohl give me place to die. Oh. maiden fair. in whose azure eyes. Heavens holy light ir seen. Let the prayer Of faith. from your sincss lips Speed the soul of Magdalon. Oh. pray that strength to my trembling soul. For it's upward flight be given; Oh. pray that the mercy denied mo on earth I msy find at the bar of Heaven. Because have sinncd have suffered Contempt. abuse. hunger and cold. For the world had nowhere to shelter The sheep that strayod out of the fold But just as I am. unto Jesus.
 Repentent, aud dying. come, For he said. Though thy sins scarlet, will make them white wool' Then pray that my wrongs. and my Huferngs. And the stripes from tine christening rod. May be judged by pityns Saviour And not by an angry God. Oh! pray that Magdaene of old May lead inc my Saviour to meet And beg that the mecry H. showed to hor may find ut His sacred feet.
 MRs. J. NJ. G. Sandy Hook. Conn.,. October 2d. 1878.
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BATHING.

When meditating sea-bath, if you don't want to run the risk of becoming deaf, take a handful of cotton along with your thin clothes, and when you go in bathing, pu. plugs of cotton in your ears. This may save you from earache, and per- Laps from more serious trouble. Thou sands of P. orle are yearly treated for ear diseases whose trouble has arisen from get- ting water in their ears while bathing, or from catching cold al sueb times by expos ure or neglect. S4ll water is peculiarly ir- riiaiing to the delicate structures of the
 nner ear. Very cold water of the freshest
 ,ind nay, however. le equally liarnlfzL
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And this cure was effected by ELEc- TRIcITY, without the little patient cx- periencing the slightest pain or unplcas- ant sensation, notwithstanding she was "only child" Dr. Smith neuer gives c shock" but, on the contrary, his clec- trical treatment Is always pleasant and soothing; and the wide reputation he has acquired as a medical eteclrician has been well earned, as can be seen by the following letters. which are but flow of many
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BRIpGEroRT. August 3, 1877

Dr. J D 8 SNnH-Dsar Sir: My arm WAS brS- ken above the wrSt--the fracture was set hut when healed aud tho splint was removed the mus cles were shrunken l could not open my hand nor use it dt al. My doctor advised me to bathe it in cider brandy, which did freely with no ben. eft. I made up my mind that it would always be useless when 1 was told that, if there yet any hope for it, Dr. Smith of 117 State street would cure it and am delighted with the result. as it improved at once and after only three weeks elec trica! treatment it is well and strong as ever.
 Mrs. J EASTMAN, ls1 Pembroke st.
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A neat pamphlet has been issued by Dr. Smith, containing theory of his electrical treatment, also certificates Of cures and references from some of the most influential citizens of Bridgeport and other cities. The pamphlet will be mailed free to any address by address ing DR. J. D. s. SMITH, IF State street or Lock Box 334, Bridgeport, Conn.
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RapoEronT. Cow. February Il. ISIS.

BRmoErolT. coSs.. February II. 1878. Dr. J. D. S. snlrni
 Dear Sir .--I wish to state for the bcneht of tho afflicted that my daughter now twelve years old became afflicted about seven years ago with dis sAso Of the right hip. aud for i've years she was unable to walk without the aid of erutehss. The circulation of the blood in the limb had ceased and ths muscle had shrunk to . mere skeleton.
 Her case had been examined by eminent physi. clans here and in the New York College of Physl- riaus and Surgeons" none Of whom gave uH any encouragement to hope that any relief could he afforded, Last Spripg by The adyice of friends l placed her unGer your care. Within ten days from yonr first treatment" she began tO improve and within three months she threw away her crutchca. And now the muscle has become hard and nearly large IN Its mate. and she has recoy- cred entirely irom all disease of the limb and with tho exception of the difference in the length of the limbs (th0 reason of which K obvious to alp she is completely cured. for which We feel most deeply md sincerely grateful to you.
 Yours sincerely. WA. II. LORD, l35 Main St. {.
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From Judge Fullerton of Ner York.

pnIDGRPoRT, CoNS.. April F, 1877. Dr. J D SMITH
 Dear Sir-Befors leaving Bridgeport I beg to sc knowl 'dgc the great benefit l have received iron your tr .ltment of me us electrician. You gave me immediate relief from great suffering, and Ow ing to the skillful manner in which you applied tho electric current experienced neither pain ol unpleasant sensation.
 Yours truly, WILLIAM FULLERTON.
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From Hon. D. ". Ingalls of Hamilton

BRIDGEpoRT, CONN.,, 1877 Dr. J D SMITH. IF State Street
 My Dear Sir-Fur years have been unable to feed or dress myself without assistance l suffered from loss of memory and extreme constipation and was unable to attend to business until came to Bridgeport and put myself under your care. now entirely cured, able to attend to business. and can feed and dress myself without difficulty Yours sincerely. D INGALLS,. Hamilton, N.
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When electricity is properly applied il animates and vitalizes every part, and restoring the electrical forces of the sys- tenn to their proper balance, lays the foundation for nature to work out her cure. Among the diseases to which electricity is best adapted are the fol- lowing:
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SANDY HOOK. ryYf.n. n.,Vrl,a,

MErHoDIsr.-Hnv. James Taylor. Pastor. Scr vices, 10.30 a. m., l.30 and 700 p. m. Sunday school. HAS a. Tn. Prayer meeting. Thursday evenings. p. n. Seats free.
 ST. JoHs's CHAPEL.-Issv. Francis W. Barnett pastor. Sunday School. p. Tn. Services. p. m Communion service on third sunday in eaci month.
 CUSTER PosT No. 4s. c. A. R.-Ofiicers: Post Com nandsr. Wm Vile. N D Senior Vicc-Com. Ghas Rininslana Junior Vice-oom A. W. Peck; Quarter master. Edward Troy; Adjutsnt. G LilIis; Chap lan Rev Jas Taylor; Officer of the Day, Chas Day tea; ssrgt-H HAjor Wm Snitin; QuxrtsrTnaster-SergI Patrick MeManon; Sentinels Chas Hawisy, M.chA. MeMahon.
 TE4rLARs.-Meets in hall over A. Beers's st re every Friday evening Officers W C T, \, L Downs: WIT Mrs John L San. ord; Sec. John | Sanford; " T. Mrs Sarah Wheeler: W s, Ann San. W c. cnas, Dayton; S, George Graham; Il Mrs c Gateiy; l. II S, Sarah Crofutt; S. ? Blackman; D M. Sadie D Gately.
 HIRAM LODGE. No. IS. T. A. M.-Meets in Masonic Hall lst and 3rd Wednesdays of each month"; Officers :-Wm I Sanlord, W Nj; John L sanford James II Blackman. Treas: Chester Hard Sr D; John Blaekman, Jr D: Wm II Hoy. ST $; Benj curtis Jr $; wn Hoy. Geo winton. and Benj Curtis, Trustees; 0rgellnnnn, Tilcr.
 ROYAL ARCH CHApFER.-Mects second Thursday of each month in Masonic Hall Officers :-Geo NeHenden. P: James Blackna~. K: Jas A Wilson. s; Vim I Sanford. c of H. John L Sanford. P {; 4 F Clark. Sec: David Nobles Treas; Silas Wheeler. RIA c; samuel Barnum, 1st Y: James cslss Ind V; Boners Crofut, 3rd Y; Conrad Dorian, Tyler.
 ALPHA JusESILE TEMPLE No. 1.-Msets in Lodge Nesn over furniture store every Sunday after neon S4t 4.3o o'clock. Miss Ella Peck. Supt F W Perkins. " c T.
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DECISION WITH cHno lES.-whateyer you think proper to grant child set it be granted ait the first wori without ea- treaty or prayer. and asoye all without making conditions: grant with pleasure. refuse with reluctance. but Ief your refz= sal be irrexocaisle: let no opportunity shake Fosr resolution. lei the lar<sclc mo. when once pr.snounesnl. fss Hali of fsrsss- which q chill. afser he has tried hi- strength against t half a dozsa tines. shall never moro enIear.r to stake.A
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Bs1paxpeRr May 25. 1878

Dr. S SM1ra-Dear Sir was afflicted with heumatism in my left arm 50 that could not raise my hand to my head. and suffered great pain. I applied to you. and after two applications 1 was entirely cured. E II CASE.
 woolen House, Cor. Wall and Water streets.
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BmDGEPoRT, CONN. June. 1876

IJr. J D D SHIfH.
 Dear Sir-I could not leay. my bed for months from Nervous Exhaustion. l tried several physi- cans without avail and finally sent for ysu, who raised 1Ae from my sick bed to perfect health.
 Most respectfully. Mrs II BARlHAM, ,Broad St..
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Only q Child

A few months ago the following letter was received from . well-known citizen of Bridgeport:
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When is person e0sari,- asked a teacher of mental philosophy: When he runs away from a COW. answereI a pupil.
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BnIpGrpoRT. CONN. February. ls7,

BRIDGEPORT, NOhS., fepruary, lett Dr. SMITH-My Dear Sir was afflicted with chronic indolent ulcer for more than two years, and was treated by another physician for over a year without tho slightest relief, and by your skill in your profession l have bsen entirely cured. lam yours very truly.
 WA. WEIGH, 135 Main st.
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H0USAT0NIC RAILROAD.

sUREgR ARRANGEMENT. commencing June 1o Passenger Trains leave Nawtown. going North. at 19.4f l. m.. and 5.5s P. m. Going South. st SIS and |. .4o a. m., and 4.s5 p. m.
 Express Freight Trains. going North. leave at 17.4o p. m snd 7.25 pm. Througs Freight at Io35 D. m. Going Souin. Milk Train at 5.25 p. na. Sun. day Milk Train at 7t5 P.
 iol4T a. In. and 5.3 p. m. Trains connect at Breskhsld Junstion with trains for Danbury.- le.4T a. m. Train makes close connection State Line with B. X A. fast train for Albany. with through car arriving at 20 p. m. connecting with wsst s.33 p. m- Train makes elosa connection at Albany at 10 lo p. m.
 Passenger Trains leave Haxleyyilla. going North. It lo5i s. m. and 5.44 p. Going South. at e.o5 q m. II % .. m.. and 4i5 P.
 leg7 :. and s.44 ?. m. Trai ns connect at Brocsasld Junction with trains for Dsnbury; also for LIbzsy and the West.
 Express Freight. going North. ct 1.2o and I.50 P. m Through Freight at lo.s5 ?. m.
 Milk Train. going South, at I.05 p. m- Sunday Nilk Train at .sS0 p.
 Mix and Frsight Trains have passenger aceOmO- dzsior.
 Passenzsr trains connect with shapzug R. R. to ssd from Liteh6eid- At Canaan with Ct Wszt E. R. Through tickets sold and baggage checked from Tsvtopn for Albany, szrafoea. Buffalo. Sslspcn- son Bridge or Sizgsrs Fails Chicago. Lous. ani principal points vest. From HaxleyvIlle for Albany. Saratoga. Bunalo. sasp>nsion Bridge or Niagara Falls.
 H. ID. AvERILL General Ticket Agent.
 NM BROWN supt.
 Brizesport Conn June 10. ISIS
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
NEWToWN.

 NEWTOWN.
 POST OFFICE. Mails open From the South, Il 20 a. m and 500 D. m From the North, l2.00 m. and 600 pin Maz close :-Going North. l0.3O a. m. and 445 p. m. Going South. ll.25 a. m. and 445 P. m.
 z. s. PECK. P. M
 CHURCHES. TRINITY CHURcH.-Main Street. Rev. Newton t. Marble, D.D., rector. Services l0.3U Il. m. Sunday Bchool F m. Afternoon service at l. CosGREGATIoSAL.-Main Street, Rev. James r. Hoyt, pastor. Services, le.D T. m. Fellowship Meeting. ll.40. Sunday School. F Ill. Afternoon service. o'clock. The seats are free. CATHoLIC.-Main Street, Rev Father McC8rton, pastor. Services, 1915 a. Ill. Sunday School, l2.3o p. m.
 SOCIETIES. OLIVE BRANCH JUVENILE TEMPLE No l4-pubc meeting every Sunday afternoon at o'clock, ill South Centre School House. Officers Mrs. B. \. Beers, Supt.; Miss Annie E. Henderson, Sec. ST. PATRICK TEMPERANCE SoCIETY.-Rev. Father James McCarton, President A. Gallagher. Vice President T. J. Corbett, SjcrItary J. Madigan Treasurer.
 NEwrsws LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. - Nj. rous C. uawley. President: Charles Bersford. Sice-presi- don't: Mary E. Morgan. Treasurer; J. Frank Gillette, Secretary and Librarian. Trustces-A. Stillssn. Edgar F. Hawley and Daaiel Ct Beers
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
PEOPLES LINE.
SHEPAUc RAILROAD.
SUMMED

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER Trains, commancing June 3d. Is1s: Conn nscting trains leaves Sewtown at IO47 q. m. and s.53 p. ln. Arrive at LitchheId at 12.5o ana f.40 p. m.
 Saturdays an additional connection is made with train passing New own at 725 p. n.. with train, arriving st Litchheld at 9.50 P. m. Leave Ltchheld at 7.15 a. m. and 2.45 tp. Tn. arriving in Hzw!sy vile at 9.05 m. and 4S5 p. Tn. Arrive in Sowtown at Il 40 z Tn. and 4.55 D. m. Sunday milk ,trsin leaves Ltchield at 4.JO p. m. arrives at Hawleyyille at 5.Ij p. h., connecting with Housatenic milk train.
 c. H. PLATT.
 Superintendent.
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For Sale Cheap.

good hand Printing Press. but Hfsls usss. ess ss hsd rh-sr kr ealing sf fkss eEr.. &<s cf ehsss In. side Es.ezrsm<1tl esrie.
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BRIDGEPORT, CoNs., May 23, 1878
Dr. J D s SHIT

Ir. J D 5 BAITH:
 was great sufferer, and had given up all hope of ever regaining my health. put myself under your care four weeks age and now feel like new being. Yourg very respectfully
 Mrs. ELLEN N MERRIAM. New Salem, Mass.
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Bn1DGEroRr, CoNs., August, 1877

| Dr D s SMITH: Dear Sir-Havng suffered with severe pain ill my back for years and vanly trying different rem edies at last applied to you and alters few treat l ments was entirely cured.
 Yours truly. AsAS.PARsoNs, l14 Pembroke st.