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Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22
Wednesday, December 23, 1886
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS T

" Variety of Baskets. Bolton & Nicely. Auction Sale-W. S. Sanford.
 Another Failure -Tuttles Rubber Store. Blankets-Bolton & Nicely.
 Balsam Fir Pillows-At Beckleys.
 Bureau Toilet sets-Boltoa & Nicely. Books-F. M. Brown & Go.
 Christmas Goods-G J. Moffatt.
 Christmas (,ards-H. J. Augur. Christmas Presents Bolton & Nicely.
 Christmas Goods-At Goodwins.
 Christmas Pouitry-E. s. Andrew & Co.
 Christmas Display-H. J. Augur.
 Closing Out Holiday Goods-Beiton & Nicely. Candles for Table Decoration-H. J. Augur.
 Dinner Sets-Bolton 6 Nicely.
 European Noveties-George H. Ford. Fine Art Store-Evarts Cutler
 Fine Stationery-H. J. Augur.
 Gold Headed Canes-George H. Ford. Good Silk Dresses-Bolton & Neely. Gents Mufflers-At Beckley's Great Redu uctions Bolton & Nicely. Holiday Gifts-M. Bristol & Sons. Holiday Goods-Bolton & Nicely. Holiday Goods-C w. Wilson & Go. Holiday Presents-E. L. Washburn. Hoodman Blind-New Haven Opera House. Lecture-Prof. Valance. Lamps-George H. Ford. Low Prices for Toys-Bolton & Neely. Late 1mprovementS-C. w. Wilson & Go. Marble Clocks-George H. Ford. Mantel Ornaments Bolton & Neely. Meeting-New Haven Insurance Go. Napkins-Bolton & Neely Never Fails-C. W. Wilson 6 Co. Poultry S. Andrew & Co. Plated Ware-George Fl. Ford. Plush Shaving Sets-Bolton & Nicely. Pure Butter-H. B. Mix. Piano and Table Covers-Bolton & Neely. Probate Notice-Estate of Abner B. Dodge. Silver Pins-George H. Ford. Smyrna Rugs-Bolton & Nicely. Salvation Oil-At Druggists. SHE SHE HsndEerehiefs-solton rSnbsf S & Neely. Silk Umbrellas-George H. Ford. Teys-Bolton & Nicely. The Maidea's LRment-Ryder's Old Stand. Vases-George H. Ford. Wanted-Boy-P. O. Drawer 61. Wanted-Man-B. Wanued-Girl-144 Wooster Street. " Waltham Watches-George H. Ford. Work Boxes Bolton & Neely.
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OBITUARY.
Death of John MI. Emmerich, a Vel
 Known Citizen.

Death ofJOhn M. Emmerich, a Well Known Citizen.
 MT. John M. Emmerich died at his resi- dence, No. AZ Auburn street, Monday morn
 ing, aged 56. He had been 8 long time in
 the wheel making business, and to the wheel
 makers and carriage makers in this city he was we'll known. He was foreman of the wheel department at Damn Bros. & Go. s for
 the last eight years. Years ago he started the wheel business for himself and afterward organized the wheel department at the s. M. Wier shop. He was in the same business ! for Voorhis & Ham at Frenchtown, N. J., for several years. He was highly esteemed citizen and earnest Christian. He had been | a member of the George street German M. E. church since the organization of that society in the old Temple. He leaves a wife, who has been an invalid for eleven years, two sons and two daughters. A daughter, who died a year and a half ago, was the wife of A. B. Hall, the druggist One of his sons, Mir. Martin Emmerich, is in the wheel busi- ness on Court street. One of the sisters is the wife of Herman Jente, formerly of Paul Jente & Bro. A brother and sister still re- side at the old home.
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YOUNG LADIES WIN PRIZES.

New Haven Lady Musicians Receive
 Honors fin Waterbury at the Convent
 de N0tre Dame.
 WATERBURY, Dec. 21.-The we'll deserved reputation of the convent of No're Dame as a musical school was fully sustained yester- d ay by a piano recital in which the pupils of the five higher classes deserved unstinted praise for the magnificent rendering of as many numbers. At the close the premiums were distributed: Glass A, Miss Quigley, gold medal; special premiums to the Misses McMahon, Holohan and Donnelly for apph- cation; class B, Miss L. Gallagher, of New Haven, for success, and the Misses Henry and Herringher for application; class 0, Miss Lambert for success and Miss Reed for ap- plication; class D, the Misses McElligott and MeGinn; class E, the Misses McElligott and Craig, of New Haven, also received promo
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SOUTHTNGTON.

Charles Rugg Attacked By Beer
 The Animal Kiled-A Runaway
 Follows.
 SoTTH1NaToN, Dec. 21.-Charles Rugg was passing Colonel Pierce's residence on Main street, Plantsville, Monday afternoon when he was attacked by Mir. Pierce's pet deer. He had his arms full in keeping the animal from doing him harm, when the owner came out and put ball through the animal, killing it instantly. The report of the rife started w. c. Doolittle & Co.'s horse which upset . wagon of groceries. The damage to the wagon and contents was about $50. Colonel Pierce captured the deer-in New Mexico, and it has been pet for several years.
 Oliver D. Woodruff has perfected meat cutter which will cut three pounds per min ute.
 William Craig injured his hand by the ex- plosion of lamp, and has gone to his home in Delaware City, Del.
 George c. Lamson and Amelia Hart will be married Friday evening.
 Charles Bagley has bought from Henry H. Nichols, for two hundred dollars, the Will liam Y. Otis estate.
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THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.

The City Missions Association-Annaa
 RePorts-EIection of officers.
 The annual meeting of the City Missions association was held in Center church yester- day afternoon. The Rev. Newman Smyth presided and the reports of Secretary s. T. Dntton and Treasurer Francis Wayland were read, followed by the report of the superin- tendent of missions. Messrs Robinson and Elliss, divinity students, reported progress in their work. Mrs. Finken, president of the women's board of missions, read report of the work of her organization. The annual report of the superintendent of missions, the Rev. MT. Mosman, will be published later. Officers were elected as follows:
 President-Rev. Noah Porter D. D.
 Vice president-Rev. H. P. Nichols.
 Secretary-Rev. W. J. Mutch.
 Treasurer-George W. Curtiss, Esq.
 Executive committee-Rev Noah Porter, D. D., Rev W. W. McLane, D. D.. Rev Dr. Goodsell, Rev. Dr witchell, Rev. W H. Butrick, Rev. ur. Munger, Prof F. R. Honey, Philip Pond, Esq.
 Financial commttee-Hon. Francis Wayland. President Timothy Dwight, F. s. Bradley, Esq, I. N. Damn, k. B. Bowditch.
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The Brilliant Christmas Display al

Streeter's.
 One of the features at Streeter's jewelry store is a fine collection of diamond rings, pins, earrings and studs that can be de- pended upon as to quality and compares very favorably as to prices. They are at tracting much attention. Parties wishing to make presentations and Christmas remind CTS of friendship can find splendid variety of fine gold watches and chains, gold-headed canes, ice pitchers and sets, all of new de signs, fancy clocks; and MT. Streeter's stock of standard silverware is, as usual, excellent, with variety so extensive as to meet every taste. The Christmas rush to this old and popular store is in full blast, requiring extra assistants, and this is, as usual' the depot for "specs" and eye glasses of every description. A large supply of new goods just arrived.
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LOCAL N K W s.
Brief Mention.

Useful presents at Dorman's.
 G. B. Bunnell's Grand Opera House is being handsomely decorated.
 Snow's is, as usual, crowded with splendid confectionery and with customers.
 In Wooster lodge the annual meeting and the election of officers for the next year will occur tonight.
 Rev. Beverley E. Warner, rector of Christ church, Bridgeport, has been again taken seriously ill with nervous prostration.
 New England loaf and other varieties of cake will be sold at the vestry of St. Pauls church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 President Dwight of Yale has forwarded a Star toboggan, made by Hartford firm, as a present to the Dean of Canterbury, England.
 Mr. c. M. Loomis says now is your grand chance to buy secondhand pianos at from $50 to $15O. They must be sold to make room.
 The New London Northern railroad will adopt the mileage ticket system January 1st The fare for 500 miles will be $12. 50 and for 1000 miles $20.
 Send in your orders early for those un- rivalled ice creams, all havors, ices, charlotte TusS6S, IrOZou puuuluS, 4aAcy cahos oAO cnS fish plum pudding at Mrs. Redclifs's.
 Madame Modjeska, the actress, will arrive in New Haven from New York on Friday afternoon. A suite of rooms has been en- gagged for her at the New Haven House.
 A movement is on foot by the Calvary Baptist church to secure the incorporation by the next legislature of an ecclesiastical society similar to those connected with Con- gregational churches and which have power to hold real estate.
 Extra help has been put on at the stamp window at the postofice and the mail bags are unusually plethoric, owing to the flood of Christmas gifts going through the mails. Also there is a deluge of Christmas mail matter at the Fair Haven postofice. Every body in Fair Haven ought to get Christmas present, said a letter man yesterday, judging from the size of the mails
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Professor Townsend Easier

The condition of Professor Townsend was decidedly improved yesterday. The fever turned on Monday night and the patient is easier, though very feeble and not out of danger. Drs. Bacon and Lindsley have now good hopes of the patients recovery, which from his enfeebled condition will be slow. The public in general, as well as a host of personal friends, will be glad to learn of the professors improvement. Enquiries have been numerous all about the city to learn of his condition
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SOUTHPORT, Dec. 21.-The east bound train on the New England road due in Waterbury at 12:40 pm. was derailed to-day by an accident to the locomotive. There was nearly carload of passengers waiting at 23O to take the train for the east, four of whom were bound for Boston, including Marshall P. Wilder, the humorist, who was to appear there this evening. It was after 2:3O when the train left for Hartford and it thought that the connecting train at Hartford would be held to carry the New England passengers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

 Nominations for Commissioners To.
 Night-A Lively Meeting Expected.
 An unusually lively Republican caucus is expected tonight at the City Hall. It will be caucus of both bodies of the Court of Common Council for the nomination of can didates for the commissionerships soon to be vacant. For police commissioner the names of F. H. Hart, the present incumbent, firm of Strong, Barnes & Hart, and ex-Senator Carlos Smith will be foug ht for. MT. Hart's term expires in February next For fire commissioner L. E. Jerome will probably have walk over for renomination to the Board. His term expires next February. In ths Public Works Board vacancy to be caused by the expiration, next February, of the term of MT. Crawford, of Fair Haven, there are half dozen aspirants. For corporation counsel there is no opposition to the nomi- nation of Professor William K. Townsend. Chairman Daley. of the town committee, said last evening that he was not candidate for any office tonight.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22
INSTANTLY KELLEU

Luther M. Smith. a Hartford Machin-
 1st, Cut in Twain by a Railroad
 Train.
 BLOOMFIELD, Dec. 21.-The train on the Hartford and Connecticut Western railroad which left here at 6:15 last night ran over and instantly killed Luther T. Smith of 40 John street, Hartford, machinist by trade. The track-walker discovered the body this morning near piece of trestle work. He was trying to get across the track before the cars came and probably lost his footing and fell
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22
Conn. Western Railroad Annual

At the fifth annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hartford and Connecticut Western railroad held yesterday in Hartford directors were chosen as follows: Thomas Cornell, William L. Gilbert, 0. T. Hillyer, Frederick Miles, Samuel G. Dimmock, A. H. HolIey, George s. Fr1nk, W. H. Barnum, Henry Gay, Lyman Cunning, Milo B. Rich ardson, J. O. Phelps, Henry A. Botsford.
 This is the same board as last year except that MT. Cunning is substituted for L. B. Merriam.
 The company has received from passenger traffic $117, ,O06. .26, from freight $213, ,437. 66.
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NATIVE OF CONNECTICUT.

Governor Pitktn of Colorado, a For.
 mer Hartford County Man, Dead.
 Governor Frederick w. Pitkin of Colorado, who recently died at Pueblo, was born in Manchester, this State, -in August, 1887. He entered Wesleyan university at Middletewn in 1854 and graduated with high honors. He studied law at the Albany school and read in the office of Senator Harris there. Then he went to Milwaukee to practice and soon stood at the head of his profession. His health failed in 1873 and he went to Europe and the next year to Colorado. He spent three years there in the mining districts and in the cities and became very generally known and liked and his mining interests became important. In 1878 he was elected Governor and again he was reelected. The town of Pitkin was named after him in 1879. In 1881 the legislature of Colorado created a new county and named it in his honor Pitkin county. It is now the second mineral county in the State, which is the most important mineral State in the country.
 Governor Pitkin was in Hartford 8 few years ago, the guest of his friend, the Hon. John R. Buck. He leaves a son and daugh- ter, the former graduate of Yale in 1885, now professor of Latin in the University of Denver Col
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22

The Henry Plumb Fancy Goods Store.
 The fancy goods business of the late Henry Plumb on Chapel street will be conducted by Miss L. M. Carr, who is most favorably known to the public from her long conneo. tion with this well known and popular fancy 1 n The special attention of Christmas goods buyers is directed to the new and large stock of choice and popular novelties and attractive articles, placed in stock with special refer snce to the holiday season.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-22
POLO AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

Captains Elected From the Different Glasses.
 Meetings have been held in Hillhouse High school for the purpose of electing cap tains for the class teams. There is to be a team from each class and they will play for the championship of the school. If the in terest which is now shown is sustained there VIII be some fine polo playing on the lake this winter. Those who were elected cap tain pro tenn. of their classes are as follows: Jones 'S7, Everit 'sS, Lowe 's9, Foote go.
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Have Y0u Looked over
 our large variety of goods suitable for Xmas gifts2 Let us name few: Toilet sets, mani cure sets, work boxes, jewel cases, odor cases, handkerchief and glove boxes, collar and cuff boxes and large assortment of ladies' and gents' jewelry of every descrip- tion. Everything must go during the next ten days F. M BROWN G Co.
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Can Be Had at the Protestant Indus.
 nrIal Aaanci finn

There were number of pretty and useful handmade articles left over from the Leila Day nursery fair, which are now for sale at the Protestant Industrial association rooms. Elm street. It is hoped that ladies will take advantage of this opportunity to buy useful, well made and reasonable presents and at the same time assist deserving charity
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Fraukltn Chapter Election.

Officers of Franklin chapter No. 2, R. A M, elected Tuesday evening, December Fist
 Atherton L. Barnes M E H. P; Frank Bishop M E K; Benjamin E. Vann, M. E. s.; Thomas w. Ensign, secretary; Charles F. Root, treasurer Clark Buckingham, P. S.; John F. Lovejoy, 0 o1 H.; John R. Ruff, K. A. O.; trustees, Eli s. Quin tard, Fred H. Waldron, Francis G. Anthony
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RI. B. MIX, 4s4 State StFeets Neaf Ell, ],
 Will sell pure butter as low as the low est for the same quality of goods. He will sell you your four as cheap as it can be bought in this city, and when you come to talk about your fruits for the holidays, we have full line. Our different kinds of table nuts are all new. We have no old stock. We have received this morning a very fine lot of Catawba and Malaga grapes, which we would be pleased to offer to you. The price cannot stand in your way if you are in need of the goods. It will pay you to call.
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The NIaIden's Inquiry.

Tell me ye winged winds
 That round my pathway roar,
 Can you direct me to
 frst-claSs candy store,
 Where pure and fresh confections
 Without adulteration
 Can be purchased at 8 fair
 And moderate compensationf The western blizzard ceased at once it's wild internal roar and in the musical notes which proceeded from the extreme southern edge of the gentle zephyrs replied:
 Oh yes my dear, can,
 ''Ryder's old stand sthe store" Everybody knows that Ryder's old stand is at 798 Chapel street. Candies of every kind nice. pure, fresh and made daily on the premises. Packages of 1, 9 and pounds all kinds, all favors put up each day ready to be taken by purchasers. Full weight every time and only 25 cts. for two pound pack age or 60cts. for five pounds.
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Not Vet Edentt6ed.

TARIFFvILLE, Dec. 21.-The dead body of the man found near the residence of MT. Hugh Mitchelson, of North Bloomfield, has not yet been identified and nothing found that might lead to identification. The town authorities have taken charge of the remains.
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state Prisoners Pardoned.

State PrisOmers PardOned. Yesterday afternoon the Board of Pardons released three men from State prison:
 Henry Ellsworth. charged with horse stealing in
 Fairfield county. Warren Smith, of Holland, sent to prison in De-
 cember, 1883, for five years for horse stealing
 William Charles McNamee was sentenced in Oc. tober 1884, to three years for burglary He broke into a store in New Haven and stole s. with which
 fo buy medicine for his wife.
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PeonIa Wondara and Say

what large variety of embroidered and raw silk table, stand and piano covers and art tidies, etc., to select from. Everything new and fresh for the holiday trade.
 F. M. BROWN & Go.
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gw 9apen @ailg agurning gonrual and Gnarier

Don't Take the Children Home until they have seen our large variety of dolls, toys and games. We will convince you that we are the leaders of low prices.
 E. M BROWN & Ce.
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FINE ART STORE.
A Standing Invitation.

 have no more time to write advertise ments of holiday goods, nor is it necessary. Everybody knows it contains the most va- ried and choice stock of photographs, etch- ines, engravings, brio g. brac in china, glass, porcelain, brass and other desirable wares. Everybody knows that the stock this year is more attractive and more attractively dis played than ever before. Therefore. sim ply wish to extend cordial invitation to all to come and see my stock, with ths assur- ance that no one will be importuned to buy, that every effort within the power of myself and my clerks will be made to wait upon my visitors, and that any failure will be simply because the demand has thus far exceeded my expectations.
 Very respectfully, d22 St EvARTs CUTLER. Quadruple plated ware, castors, butters, baskets, pickles, $40 net and upwards.
 GEORGE Fl. FORD. Silk umbrellas, sterling silver mounted, $5 and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Gold and silver head canes.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Silver pins, sleeve buttons, glove buttons, $1 each and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Waltham watches, gold, $25 and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Silver Waltham watches, $10 and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Marble clocks, $15 and upwards. One hun dred to select from.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Opera glasses, Lemaire, Paris, $4. 50 and upwards.
 GEORGE Fl. FORD. Vases g and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Lamps $5 and upwards.
 GEORGE H. FORD. Five hundred European novelties $1 to $5 each. GEORGE H. FoRD.
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non,t GetCoId.

We are showing handsome line of warn knit goods comprising nubias, leggings hoods, jackets, for ladies, misses and chil dren, at popular prices.
 F. M. BROWN & Go,
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Fine Stationery for Xmas.

A fine display of papeteries for children the latest novelties in this line, to be found at H. J. Augur's art rooms.
 Also good assortment of cabinet photo. graph frames.
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During the holiday season and buy your hosiery and gloves where you can get the best assortment at the lowest prices. We are with you every time.
 F. M BROWN & Co.
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Read Monson & Carpenters adv. on third page of this issue
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Bolton & Nicely are determined to close out all their holiday goods before Christmas. Call and see the bargains they offer.
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For twenty years Henry F. Balcom of Shirley, Mass, suffered with rheumatism. He found no relief till he took Hoods Sarsa- parilla.
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Mothers should always have on hand bottle of Goes Cough Balsam; children take it readily and it never fails to cure 35c per bottle at druggists'.
 d20 eod3t
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Poultry-Christmas Poultry-Large stock fine quality, low prices at F. s. Andrew & Co.'s, City market. d22 St
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WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDIOA1IO4N5
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WAsHIEGToN, D. O., Dec. g. 1886, a. m. For New England: Fair we ather, westerly winds, slight changes in temperature.
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H. B. mfx. 4s4 srate Street. Near El

You can buy toys on the second floor o Bolton & Neely's vast establishment for the next three days, at remarkably low prices.
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Stalls 4 and 6 City Market,

Silk handkerchiefs, special values, al Beckley's, 634 Chapel street.
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Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, man. ufacturers of Acme saddles
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If You Prefer Pure Soap Use CHAs. s. HIGarNs' "German Laundry.
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Don't neglect cold; Goes Cough Balsam is g never failing remedy. Alldruegists sell it.
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Gents' cashmere and silk mufaers at Beckley's.
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Have Yeu Looked over

Monson & Carpenters store will be open evenings until Christmas d20 St.
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subscription ates.

Ol.R YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $3.OO; THREF MONTHS, $1.50; ONE MONTH. 50 GENTS ONE WEEK, 15 GENTS; SINGLE CoPIEs, 8 GENTS.
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ssAnother FaIlure

When people don't examine the Xmas goods at Tuttle's rubber store, 73 Church street.
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Use Good Judgment

Seal Plush Cloaks Htf At MoNsoN 6 CARPENTERS.
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Fancy Candles for Table Decora1i ions. What is more effective than the dining table decorated and lighted in this novel mannera Mir. Augur has an elegant display of these goods; has just received few more of the lovely Tulip shades-only 8 small number could be obtained of the importer. Call early. H. J. AUGUR, 73 Orange. Christmas Goods at Goodwih's, and
 City Market.
 Christmas trees, all sizes, from 10 cents to $1 apiece, hemlock, spruce and cedar, holly wreaths and holly in bundles for trimming, and fine assortment of fresh vegetables, consisting of the genuine white Boston mar ket celery and lettuce. Telephone.
 H. c. GOODWIN,
 Stalls and City Market,
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Five hundred European novelties $1 to $5 each. GEORGE H. FORD.