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Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-23
IN NEW CANAAN.

Various ImprOVements-A Former
 New Havener Erecting a Resi.
 dence.
 MT. B. Moves is erecting a cosy residence at his country seat recently purchased by him in New Canaan, Fairfield county. He purchased ten acres on New York avenue and has his home well advanced toward compile tion. MT. Moves brides himself especially on the perfections of the dining room, which is very handsomely finished. Close by his place on New York avenue are the residences of 8 number of wealthy New Workers who have bought places there in the last few years and with whom MT. Moves is personally acquaint- ed. Rodgers the sculptor, Linsley the archi- tect, Bond the broker and Bright the attorney are among them. MT. Moves house is pat termed nearly like his former residence on West Chapel street, this city. New York avenue is to be named Parker avenue after the late Dr. Parker, who was an eminent physician of New York city and who spent about $50, 900 in New Canaan in houses and grounds built by him for himself and his son. On the hill one of the Standard Oil company men has a splendid residence erected.
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LOCAL NE W s.
Brief Mention.


 Pocket and bill books at Dorman's.
 Rents collected promptly at H. P. Hoadley's. MT. A. B. Judd, of Stratford, is seriously ill.
 Large cells and many fatfsh were caught yesterday afternoon off the shop dock.
 Rev Dr. Twitchell exchanges pulpits to- morrow with Rev. MT. Snyder, of Middle town.
 MT. Henry D. Beach has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Naugatuck railroad.
 Fishers candy store on State street yesterday and stole $95.
 John H. Buell., of Hebron, was nominated for sheriff ot Holland county yesterday by the Republicans.
 The Sarsfield Guard will go to Quinnipiac range to-day to hold their shoot for their rank in the regiment.
 On Tuesday evening next the members of the Utopia club will hold their first socisble of the season at their club rooms.
 Teachers meeting for the study of their lesson will be held at the Calvary Baptist church Saturday evening. Teachers of other churches are invited.
 Hon. N. D. Sperry, H. E. Benton and Gen eral Merwin are names that talked of with reference to the nominations for Rep resentatives to be made in this city.
 Rev. John R. Williams, of Westport, is so much improved as to strengthen the hope that he may recover. He is yet weak, owing to the surgical operations of week ago.
 Senator Hawley speaks in Bridgeport next Friday evening, Senator Pfatt in Deep River the same evening and next Saturday evening Hon. John A. Tibbits speaks in Milford.
 At Trinity M. E. church on Sunday even- ing Rev. Dr. Peck will preach the seventh of his half-hour lectures on Success in Life" Subject: ''Do Circumstances Make the Man"
 Joseph c. Earle, Albert T. Candee and John J. Punderford will examine applicants for positions as letter carriers and clerks in next Wednesday.
 Lieutenant w. M. Medcalfe, U. S.. A., who was detailed to erect the sea coast battery at Mantle last summer, was killed at Sandy Hook Thursday by the explosion of shell of which he was experimenting the loading. Burgess & Burgess, the matters and manu- lecturers of fur garments, surpass all former efforts in the elegance of the stock of furs from which the ladies eagerly selecting to have seal sacques made to order, as also in their stock of seal sscques ready for the buyers and of the choicest fur trimmings in all varieties,
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A BAD FALL.
pr. Ruick

Dr. RuickOldt Meets with an A Accident.
 Dr. Arthur Ruickoldt of Olive street met with very painful accident yesterday noon. Shortly after dinner he was summoned on 8 very urgent case. He did not wait to get his team, but mounted 8 bicycle which he rides occasionally and hurried away. While near Court street and in turning corner sudden ly the wheel struck a cobble stone and upset, throwing the rider violently to the ground. In falling his left arm turned under him. In an attempt to use he found that it had been broken in two places. He walked to his home and Dr. Bacon was summoned. The fracture was found to be 8 very bad one. A piece of the broken bone protruded through the flesh and had to be removed.
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Completing Arrangeme nts.

The Firemens Mutual Benefit association held a meeting last night to complete arrnge- ments for their ball. Preparations for the event are being made on grand scale and it will undoubtedly prove quite social affair The date fixed for the ball is December 13 It will be held in the Union armory. Another meeting will be held Monday night.
 Good Samaritans' Meeting at Carlrs.
 Sylvanus Butler and Charles A. Baldwin Good Samaritans at Carl's Opera House to- morrow night. Landrigan's orchestra will discourse sacred music. Howard w. Durand will sing and there will be other attractions William H. Conklin will preside. Doors open at o'clock and the meeting will begin at 7:3O Everybody invited.
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The railroad commissioners completed their fall examinations of the railroads of the State yesterday. Reports have been made on those recently examined.
 The New Haven and Northampton roadbed and track are in good condition. The new iron bridge across the Pennington river appears to be a model structure and the commissioners expect to see the other wood en bridges replaced with iron ones The new depot at Pennington is neat and taste full.
 The New York and New England road has had many improvements. On the Norwich and Worcester division fine bank wall has been built on the river bank near Taftville The branch is now laid throughout with steel rails, and the roadbed and track are excellent. On the Providence division 8 considerable renewal of ties and rails is need ed before winter. The Rockville branch has been relaid with steel rails and is in good order. On the Connecticut Central branch three to four hundred tons of new rails are needed. The Broad Brook trestle has been rebuilt, but nothing has been done toward renewing the highway bridge at Scitico. New ties are recommend ed on several bridges. West of Waterbury the roadbed has been much improved by widening out the shoulders on the high banks and the roadbed and tracks are in ex- cellent condition. The South Manchester road is found to be maintained in it's usual good condition.
 The Meriden & Cromwell road has had it's roadbed raised and ballasted and it is in good line and surface, and "the road as a whole appears to be in good condition for winter service"
 The Hartford and Connecticut Valley roads improvement in Hartford has been continued. The roadbed and track are in excellent condition and extensive renewals have been made in the Fenwick piling New floors are needed on three of the girder bridges between Middletown and Maromas and arrangements have been made for this work. The Hartford and Connecticut Vest ern roadbed and track are in excellent con- dition, the track having been improved in the alignment and elevation of the curves The Pennington river trestle has been placed in frst-rate condition. suitable depot has been built at Collinsville, and sixty new crossing signs have been set up. A few new ties are recommended on some of the bridges. The New London Northern's roadbed and track are found in better condition than at any prior examina- tion. The substitution of steel is reeom- mended for the two or three miles of iron rails now remaining.
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NEW VOTERS.

The Board of Registration Hold Ses-
 sion and Make over Two Hundred
 Voters.
 The Board of Registration held session at the City Hall yesterday and admitted two hundred and ninety-two persons throughout the day to the privileges of an elector. The Board did their heaviest business in the af- ternoon There have been seven hundred and seventy-one voters made this year up to date out of total of 1898. To-day the Board will be in session from this morning until o'clock this afternoon.
 Judge Deming and Clerk Benton were kept very busy in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday morning attending to the numer- ous applicants for naturalization. The number of people made voters from each ward yesterday are as follows: First ii, second IS, third 30, fourth 30, fifth 27, sixth 21, seventh 51, eighth 20, ninth 37, tenth 10, eleventh 16, twelfth IA, thirteenth ?, fourteenth 7, fifteenth O; total 292.
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OVERCOATS FOR ALL.
The Grand Clothing Sale at c. E.
 LOmgley,9.

The Grand Clothing Sale at c. E.
 LongIey'S.
 To-day at c. E. Longley 6 Co.'s clothing store at Nos. 101, 103 and 105 Church street will commence the sixth annual sale of mems, youths, boys and children's over coats of the best material and at the lowest prices. Not less than $500 ovsrcoats, ulsters and reefers in all sizes will be offered, no old last years patterns, but the grandest assortment of new and stylish overcoats that have ever been offered by any clothing house in the State. In mems and young mems overeoats they offer large stock ranging in prices from $35 to $6.50. Of boys, and children's overcoats they have an immense assortment ranging in price from $2.50 to S2O. The sale of these goods will be without parallel in the history of their business. Many lots are marged to sell about the cost of the goods and trimmings, but as the firm manufacture a heavy stock and the weather thus far has been favorable for moving over coats and so the firm had decided to sell them at cost
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Saturday. October 2a. 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NE" AON E9ES O AO-D0 Bargains -Northrop. the Art Dealer. Bargains-Mendel & Freedman.
 Fine Overcoats-Hub Clothing House. For Rent Furnished HouSe-B. L. Lambert. For Rent-Rooms- Wooster Street. For Rent-Houses-J w. Rowland. For Rent-Furnished Rooms-B. L. Lambert For Rsnt-Apartments-H Kelsey. For Rent-Nice Rooms-Hooker & Warren. Genuine Bargains-A. M. Foote
 Grand Charity Ball-Union Armory.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. OnesPrice-B. F. Banks,
 Poultry. Etc.-At Sheiffele's,
 Reasons--C. M. Parker
 Real Estate Wanted-R. E. Baldwin. Salvation Oil-At Druggists.
 Selected Stock Hub Clothing House. Seal Plush GarmentS-J. N Collins. Sixth Annual Sale-C. E. Longley & Co. Sunday Services-Beers Street Chapel. Sunday ServiceeChurch of the Messiah. Sunday Services-Calvary Baptist Church. Sunday Services-Church of the Holy Spirit Sunday Services-First Presby yterian Church. Sunday Services-Spiritualists Hall. Sunday Servlces-Humphrey Street Cong. Church. Sunday Services-Good Samaritans Sunday Services-St- John Street M. E. Church. Sunday Services-United Church. Sunday Services Davenport Church. Sunday Services-Dwight,Place Church. Sunday Services-Clty Missions. Sunday Services-Trinity M B. Church Sunday Servces-First Methodist Church. Thirteenth Year-Bostor 99 Cent Store. Underwear-Hub Clothing House. Umbrelas-Brooks & Co. Wanted-Young Lady-255 Grand Avenue. Wanted-Drug gClerk-Thompsonville,C Conn., Wanted-Situation-ThiSO Office
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-23

MT. Stephen B. Grummond of Detroit, Mich, of the class of 'S8 S., leaves to-day for Florida for the benefit of his health.
 Edward J. Downes, of the Downes News company, who has been dangerously ill at his residence on Greenwood street, is much improved.
 MT. A. D. Burgess, prominent and much esteemed citizen of Manchester, NH. is, with his daughter, visiting his sons, Messrs. Bur gess & Burgess, the furriers of this city.
 Andrew 0. Smith, who has recently erect ed many dwelling houses in the neighbor- hood of Cedar and Spring streets, will build another on the corner of Rosette and Cedar. The plans call fo~ frame dwelling 21x31.
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Generous Offering - Woodmont
 ChRnoI

The Woodmont Union Ecclesiastical soci- oty has been presented with handsome and appropriately bound Bible for their new chapel by the Sunday school of the Daven- port church. It is with feelings and words of more than ordinary gratitude that the people interested in this chapel have to thank their many friends for the numerous gifts thav have reoaivad
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IF FUnePal.

The funeral services over the remains of the late Hattie Blanche Bonner took place yesterday afternoon at her fathers residence, 37 Eaton street, the Rev. F. J. Cooper offici- ating. The services were very solemn and impressive The house was filled with friends and former schoolmates of the deceased. The flowers were many and beautiful, especially cross upon which was inscribed "Sister" and a horseshoe bearing the inscription ''Rest" Interment in Grove street cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. F. Moore, F. Swan, A. Johnson and D. Jefferson.
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Gramd NIarshaI GIeason.

Captain William Gleason, commander of Henry c. Merwin post, G. A. R., was yes- terday appointed to be grand marshal on the occasion of the dedication of the soldiers monument in St. Bernard's cemetery on the afternoon of October 18th. Marshal Gleason has chosen Lieutenant T. F. Callahan his chief aid. The assistant marshals have not vet been chosen
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Funeral of Mrs. Jcnnette Ives.

The funeral of Mrs. Jennette Ives Magill, who died in Danville, N. Y., October 21, will take place Sunday afternoon instead of Sat urday as advertised in the evening papers. Deceased formerly lived here and was an aunt of Dr. Levi Ives. She was member of the North church and went from here to Danville about three weeks ago. She was about seventy-seven years of age and much esteemed
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Masonic Reneot Society.

The annual meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Masonic Protective society will be held on Monday the 18th inst. at the office of the secretary, w. A. Beers, 762 Chapel street, at o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and applications for membership will be received
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-23
An Open Letter.

As patron of the Hogarth Academy cheerfully recommend Professor Lee as a successful teacher. My daughter has just completed course of instruction in penman- ship at this academy with very satisfactory results, so much so that have decided to have her continue another term.
 E. L. WAsHBURN,
 84 Church street, New Haven, Ct. Oct 24, '86.
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Twenty-Six Years Ago.

The undersigned having been in the fire insurance business during the past twenty six years are grateful for liberal patronage and feel sure that with long experience in the business and good line of reliable com- panies they can give satisfaction to all their patrons. Insurance effected on all kinds of property. Losses honorably adjusted and promptly paid. They will be glad to see any who may wish insurance at their office No SIS Chapel street, where they have been for fifteen years. They have recently added to their line of companies and can now place large lines of insurance.
 A. E. DUDLEY & Sow.
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To Travel I'm The South.

Stephen F. Grummond '89 Shelf. has left college on account of i'll health and will travel extensively in the south, spending the greater part of the winter in Florida.
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A Rrakeman killed.

Samuel Allison, brakeman on the switch CT of the New York and New England rail road at Willimantic, where he leaves a wife and child, fell from the engine at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. One leg was crushed and was amputated. He died at noon.
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The Knights to Parade.

A special meeting of the Knights or St. Patrick was held in their hall in Woods building last night to take action regarding the dedication of the soldiers monument in St. Bernard's cemetery October 28. It was unanimously voted that the society should as body participate in the parade and at
 tend at the dedicatory exercises. It was also voted to furnish carriages for those members os the society unable to walk over the line of
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M MArfnes

The brig L. L. Squires, Overton master, arrived yesterday from Savannah, Ga, twen- ty-one days, with a cargo of timber for Stod- dard, Kimberly & Co.'s large warehouse wh ch is being erected on Water street. She anchored of Canal dock yesterday.
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WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 8, 1886. a. m. For New England States Fair weather, westerly winds shifting to southerly, nearly stationary tenn perature.
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For Senator.

FALLS VILLAGE, Conn.,, Oct. 22.-William P Rudd, of Lakeville, was to-day nominated for senator by the Republicans of the Nine teenth district.
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Buyers of umbrellas will find unus~al i ducanents at Brooks & Co.'s, lra'''~ | furriers. Large stock of newes. >-4s. A1a- dIoe. Chapel, corner State.
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NEW HAVEN, CONN.
subscription ES Sates

ONE YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $3.Uo; THREE MONTHS, $1.5O; ONE MONTH, 50 GENTS ONE WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, 3 CENTS.
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Broken hearts perhaps cannot be mended but pain in the back, chest, side and limbs may be cured by Compound Quinine Plas- ters. Sold by druggists.
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OnO Entire floor devoted to mems and youths overcoats at
 'HuB CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church Stree4.
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Tro5 -"rsaparilla has cured thousands of case. ef ',.ainatsm. This is abundant son fol belief that it will cure you. Try it.
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Boys, Reefers At "Hub" Clothing House, 112 Church street.
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A Swindler

does not refer possible purchasers to his vic tims. The Athlophoros Go. gladly refers sufferers from rheumatism, neuralgia, sciati- ca, nervous or sick headache kidney or liver complaints to those who have been cured of these diseases by Athlophoros, and will fur nish names and addresses of many such per sons to those desiring them. Athlophoros is the only remedy for these diseases that can stand such test.
 Munroe Street, Providence. R. I.
 I have been troubled with rheumatism of the heart for the past ten years; the doctors said mine was severe case; they prescribed for me and treated me for 8 long time, but there was no perceptible improvement; in time became worse, the rheumatism brouht on spasms. had as many three fits a day and suffered terribly with pains, about like what would be caused by sharp knife being stuck repeatedly through my body, 1t was when so bad commenced to use Athlo- phoros, few doses of that medicine had 8 more soothing effect than all the medicines ever took. It took hold of the rheumatism right off and all my other troubles left me- There was no pain sign of rheumatism Athlophoros drove them all away.
 ALBERT F. REMINGTON, JR.
 For twenty years have suffered the tor lures of chronic rheumatism. The doctors said was incurable; but, thanks to Athlo- phoros, it has given me lease of life. tried numerous remedies with the hope of least allaying my suffering, but all failed un- til friend advised me try Athlophoros. l did so and am looking and feeling as though I never knew what rheumatism was. G. w. ANGEIL, 2O4 s. Main St., "ota hT7T
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Monday Ntebt'e Crand Ball.

On Monday evening will take place the grand ball of the Second company Cover nor's Foot Guard at the Union armory, to be given for the benefit of the Charleston suffer- CTS, and it IS expected the armory will be filled. Many distinguished citizens will be present, including large representation of the military officials of the city and State. The armory will be specially decorated for the occasion. The sale of tickets is very en- couraging.
 The best way is to take pain in time, and fight t daily and hourly with Salvation Oil. 25 cts.
 Indorsed by the Faculty. The reputation of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has been solely achieved on account of it's merits. Physicians prescribe it.
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Ladies Cloaks at Monson * Carpenter,

Underwear At "Hnb" Clothing House, 112 Church street
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Fine Overeoats

Go to Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, for bicycle sundries.
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And save money.

To the Hub clothing house and see one of the best selected stock of mens' youths, boys and children's clothing to be found in Con- necticut. Every garment marked in plain figures and one low price to all.
 "HuB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church Street.
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The Center of Attractions on Chapel
 Strett. MENDEL q FREEMEN'S

 We mention below very few bargains but advise everybody to visit our establishment and convince themselves of our tremendous large stock and assortment. Our prices are so low that the people look with amazement when entering our store and ask our clerks how it is that we can sell so much cheaper than other stores.
 Our Gents' Furnishing Depot. Fifty dozen white and Scotch mixed shirts and drawers at 19c. Extra heavy gray wool shirts and drawers at 34c For to-day only. All wool camePs hair shirts and drawers positively worth $1.25 at 75c Elegant elastic Web suspenders 12 1-2c. Seamless half hose at 7c. All wool cash mere hose 12 12c. White dless shirts with reinforced linen bosom 49c. Silk and satin scarfs at 15c. Best four ply linen collars and cuffs only 12 1-2c.
 Heavy all wool blue flannel shirts worth $1.5O at 98c.
 Good cardigan jackets at 59c. We also have full assortment of extra size goods for large gentlemen such as large size wrappers and drawers, sizes 46 to 52 inches.
 Extra large cardigan jackets, extra large blue flannel shirts, all at our popular low prices.
 Our Corset Deb bartment Is thronged with delighted patrons every day. Our prices have demoralized other dealers. Special bargains for to-day: 25 dozen sateen corsets, former price $1, reduced to 49c.
 25 dozen assorted samples, consisting of choice at 19c.
 More Bargains. Ladies' merino vests, silk embroidered around the neck at the fabulously low price of 19c. Children's merino vest, excellent quality, at Sc. Children's fine wool scarlet vest and panta- lettes at 12 1-2c.
 Fine all wool cashmere hose 15c. Ladies' cashmere gloves worth 25c, at 10c. Five button real kid gloves worth S9o, at 49c.
 Electric grey gossamers for ladies at 69c. Rubber circulars for misses at 49c. Scotch gingham umbrellas with ten rib bers at 49c, worth $1.
 Coats' cotton 4c spool
 Marshall linen thread, 200 yards, at Dc spool.
 Leonard's silk, 100 yards. at 6c spool. Best dress braid %.
 Silk gimp with beads 5c yard. Feather trimming at 19c. Fur trimming at 29c.
 Silk chenille fringe at 19c 8 yard. Best rick-rack at %.
 1000 dozen elegant dress buttons at Sc a dozen.
 Go to
 Mendel C Freedman's And save money. To the Hub clothing house and see one of the best selected stock of mens youths, boys and children's clothing to be found in Con- necticut. Every garment marked in plain figures and one low price to all
 "HUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church Street. Go to Bicycle Supply Co.,, 52 Front street, for bicycle sundries
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Fine OvereOats From the celebrated house of Rogers, Peet & Go. Look in our show window and see a few of the styles at
 "HUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church Street,
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Every druggist should keep Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can not be bought of the druggist the Athlophor- os Co.,, 112 Wall st., New York, will send either Carriage paid) on receipt of regular price, which is $1 per bottle for Athlophoros and soc for Pills.
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For liver and kidney diseases, dyspepsia. indiges- tion weakness, nervous debility, diseases of wo- men, constipation, headache, impure blood, &c., Athlophoros Pills are unegualed.
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Misses CIoaks at M Monson d. Carpenter.