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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-04-13
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A full and interesting meeting of Good viii
Lodge No. IA was held at their hall, (Our Hail.
Thirty-secOnd and y streets, on the evening of
the Sth instant, Worthy Master w. p. Fuse in
the chair. Mr.. j, II. Brown applied for mem
bcrship. Brother III. S. Tebbs, who had been i'll,
was present, though feeble On account fsick
ness neither of the candidates for the first de-
gree appeared. Brother G. SeymOre received
the third or Master degree, Visitors: Grand
Representative j. W. Carter and Junior Master
q. w. Bauman, of No Z; Vice Grand Architect
X. B. Wilson, Senior j. +. SkidmOre, Worthy
Master w, i. klnehanse, Conductor j. l.. Al
sop, Chaplain j, r., Fagan, Inside Sentinel f.
o. Brien, Past Masters w. l.. AlsOp and p. j.
Cooksy, and Brothers G. o. Horton and A. Swal-
low, Of No. l3, By unanimous vote the thanks
of the lodge We're rendered to Anchor No. 9,
Friendship No. Z, and Lafayette No 13 for their
it formed in line and proceeded to the hall of
Columbia No. /, where they were expected to
join with sister lodges in entertaining Lafayette
Lodge No, IL, OF Alexandria, Va, who were the
guests Of the mother lodge.
The regular meeting of Lafayette Lodge No.
13 Thursday evening was well attended. A
communication from Good viii No. IA thanked
this lodge for assistance last Tuesday night in
degree work. Mr.. Il. L. Payne was elected
meRber and instructed ia the first or Appren-
tlce degree. NlsltOrs: fast Master Vi. N. W Nal-
ker and Chaplain J, NJ Wood, of Golden Rule
Lodge No. 45, of Hyattsville, also Past Master
G. +. Whitlock, of Lafayette No. T. of Balti-
more, and Junior Master G. W. Bauman, of
Friendship No. Z, and Brother Ingle, of Anchor
No. Q, of this jurisdiction. Brothers Walker
and Wood said the rendition of the degree work
was most beautifully done by this lodge. Junior
Master Denham gave specimen of his skill as
q whistler, which was Immediately encOred
Brother Wood, of Hyattsyille Lodge, gave no.
tice that he intended to secure some of that
whistle for the entertainment at HyattsYille,
May 30. 1t is pleasant to record the arrival Of
another Mechanic. Conductor j. l.. Alsop's
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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
Schedule In effect Dec. 20, 1889.

SCDGQule In eHeCG Dec. ~, 1883.
Leave Washington from Station corner of New
Jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago and NSrthwest sG vestbu5ed Lin
press day 5o and ID ESp Indianapolis e&
tied express daily 40 A. NJ and express $40 NJ.
For Lexington and Local Stations. tiO:3OA A. NJ.
For f Winehestear sta q ana way Stations 1880 2. NJ
For Baltimore, week days, 400, 800 6:4o, 7:sO.
SsH sS sSS $a5 a5 a sS 45 mnEes M A
1925. 425 l:SO 4:35 $50 62O rio, 7l5 800, 1880 and
lIa9 9aoa Fl Nj k Sundays 49 ~ S osS so gO g1{ A.
3;@5 425' 435 6@o 7'lO 7;45' 900, 1880, and ll8C
For Way Stations between Washington and
Baltimore, 500, 6:40, $50 A. NJ 1910 3:s5 435 62O
1l;3OP Pm M opsundays, $3.50 A. M, Ills. 325 435,
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington, week
days, at 5I0, $40, $50 7;2O, 745, 500 $50
95 95 99S 1872 1 g. s6 Nj 6 S aG S5 s l5 S 5S 5 $685.
55 nGa Fl 3 % a56 sSndays 5o $fS U.s. 5 5 SS 5S s5 s
425 p. NJ. on sundays, $50 4. NJ, 4:85 P. N.
PM efe S8 sundays, 8S7 ' a. NJ NJ, 400 P M "'0' anu '''O
Fer Stations G on t the e MetroPoltan Branch t6t5,
flO:3O A. NJ, +4:3O and t5:3OP. NJ.
For Rockville and Way Stations, t435 P NJ.
For Gaithersburg and intermediatepoInts 5000
A: NJ, tI:OO, f535, tll:35 P. NJ.
For Boyd's and intermediate stations, t7;OOP.
Church train leaves Washington on Sunday at
LILO P. NJ, stopping at all stations on Metropoii-
tan Branch.
For Frederick, t6:45, +ll:2O A. NJ, 1910, 1880
P, Sundays, l:lOP. NJ. '''oV
For Hagerstown, tll:20 A. M. and 1880 P. NJ.
Trains arrive from Chicago daily ll:45 A. NJ and
4:05 p NJ; from Cincinnati and st. Louis daily
3:45 A; NJ and 1850 P. Nj from rlttsburg 7lO a.
NEW YoRK AND PHILADELPHIA DIvI-
| For New York, Trenton Newark, and Eliza
beth, N j., %400 1900, 1920 1890 A. NJ, $3.50,
1920, and Fl0:30 z. NJ. Buffet Parlor Cars on all
day trains, Sleeping Car on the 1880 p. NJ, open
| at 800 p. M,
For Philadelphia, Newark. Wilmington, and
Chester, *4OO 1900 1920, Fl2:OO A. NJ F23O 1870,
| +7:l0. and #l0:30 p, NJ.
For intermediate points between Baltimore
and Philadelphia, 1890 and S7:2O A. NJ, $780,
Trains leave New York for Washington, 1880,
tll:QO A. NJ, 900, 1890, $500 p. NJ, and *l2l5
Trains leave Philadelphia for Washington
*440 *S:l5, 'll;l0 NJ, tl:35, T4:4O, "G:O5, F7:40
| p. NJ.
For Atlantic City, 400 A. NJ, and 100 noon.
| Sundays 400 A. M. and 1900 noon.
! tEXceptSunday, *Daily. SSunday only.
Baggage called for and checked from hotelsand
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left
at ticket offices, 6l9 and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue
and at depot. .
= j. I. ODELL, General Manager.
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Grand Chief Ruler E. S. Woodford proposes
to visit all the tents at an early day.
Past High Secretary Frank D. Russell, of
Ilion, n. Y, was in the city during the week,
looking remarkably well.
Friendship Juniors had business-like and
interesting meeting Monday evening. Grand
Chief Ruler E. S. Woodford and Grand Lee
turer A. NJ. Dewey assisted in the initiation
Redemption Tent No. IA, Navy Yard after
the usual initiation and comforting the degrees
in the improved form, was entertained with re-
marks by Past Chief Ruler W. II. Douglass,
Deputy Ruler William Pallas, Past Grand Chief
Ruler w. j. Webb, Past High Chief Ruler J. J.
Murray Grand Representative Julian L.Wright
and Brothers Spieden, Taylor and Ritter.
Eagle Tent No. l (Juniors) had the usual
election and installation of Frank Frazzare as
Chief Ruler; William Nally as Deputy
Ruler, and James Beavins, as Recording
Secretary, encouraging remarks were made by
Past Grand Chief Ruler W. j. Webb, Past High
Chief Ruler j. j. Murray, and Past Chief Ruler
Clarence Mills.
Purity Tent No 4, Ladies' Branch,) always
interesting, had good attendance last Monday
evening The good-of- order exercises were
participated in by Mrs. Liday Murray, Senior
Past Chief Ruler; Miss Clara Price, Fast Chief
Ruler; Mrs. Southwick Chief Ruler; Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Mills, Past Chief Rulers Thomas
Brown, Clarence Mills, and George j. Murray,
and Brothers A. A. Allison and Samuel Ellis.
Western Tent No. 165 proposes a new hall in
the West End in the near future. At its last
meeting remarks were made by Grand Chief
Ruler Z. S. Woodford, Grand Deputy Ruler E.
e. Lucas, Grand Secretary l.. IL. Patterson,
Grand Treasurer c. B. Allen, Grand Guardian
Samuel Cele, and Past Chief Ruler j. d. Buck
| ley. At the next meeting Past High Repre-
sentative John Gates will sing his best songs
Eagle Tent No surprises its visitors occa-
sonallv with refreshments, and its last meeting
was one of those occasions After addresses
| by Grand Secretary L. H. Patterson, Grand
Deputy Ruler Z. G. Lucas, Past High Chief
Ruler j. j. Murray, Past Grand Chief Ruler w.
j. Webb, Past Chief Ruler Thomas Brown,
| Chief Ruler Fred NJ. Stromberger, Past Chief
Ruler Clarence Mills, Secretary A. A Allison,
and others, ice-cream and cake were served
abundantly.
Friendship Tent No. 70, Red Mems Hall, was
favored with good attendance of members and
visitors Monday evening. The customary ini
tiation was Enthusiastically conducted, and
the good-of- order exercises were enlivened witt
remarks by Grand Chief Ruler f. S. Woodford
Grand Lecturer a. NJ. Dewey, Treasurer a. j
Eaton, Grand Secretary l.. II. Patterson, Sec
retary w. Irving Hutchins, Leyite Samue
Sweitzer Guard James Coyle Brother w. II
Goldsmith and others.
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GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

0nCHI EENNS1 INHNlR HOU t
TO ScTTpI THE \ NoBTH OR H, VEST VEST AND soUTHwEsT.
u-,, IN EFFECT MARCH :. 1890. --'
Trains sleaye Washington, from Station, ,cornero of
Sixth and streets, as follows
:, For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
daily; Fast Line, lO.5oA. M. daily to Columbus
SSasato eSEs to HtR sespnF GG ga
day ChPfagE PaEr aGd car cRsnnas $40
burg, and Sleeping Cars Harrisburg to st. Louis
burg to est. St. Louis. g. Western Express, al 7:4O,
to Chicago and St; Louis, connecting daily
at Harrisburg with through Sleepers for Louis.
daily, for Pittsburg and the West. with through
SfePF K %N aP5 rPoastfAsgFE f RR66Sso
ara Falls daily except Sunday. s. 10 A. II. W. -''"s'
for Fre and Rochester daily
1000 P. M, With Sleeping Car Washington to
SeSSiii For Wiliiamsport, Lock Haven. and Emra a.
1880 A; N; daily except Sunday.
For Williamsport, daily at $3.50 P. NJ.
800 and NJ sio s5 aIu 41e, 10 Hs55 ii st
I'm. On Sunday, 100, H. 40A. NJ, 30. sis, 4iO
Parlor Cars, 9.4O A. NJ daily except Sunday, and
100 p p Nj NJ daily LSi With I, Dining Car
SGE s f? ds afs Ezr5n s
For Boston without change 3.l z. Nj. eyeryda
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains con.
meet at Jersey City with boatsof ooklynAnnex.
afording direct transfer to Fultonstreet, avoid
ing double ferriage across New York City.
For Atlantic City, IL 40 A. M week days, II 20
For Baltimore s.s5 20. $40, s,s4O, lO.5o,u, 40
A: NJ. 1905, 2.10, 315, $50, 4, 40 420 40 6,
TAO. $40, 10, 1l20 p NJ. On Sunday g. g. O5, 1890
114oA a NJ, 2lo S15,..3 &c. 4, 41O s, 7.4O, $40, TO-
For Pope's Creek Line, 7.2o A.M.and4.4oP.M
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 7.20, A. NJ, H. .O5, 4ooP.M
daily, except Sunday. Sundays, 905 A. NJ. and
WASHINGTON SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
In Effect March 2, 1890.
For Alexandra, 4.30, $685. 7.45, $40. 945 1857 A.
NJ, !2.o4 noon, S.O5, 425 455, oeoI, s.0s, 1905.
| A. NJ. ESQ, Sol, 500, and 1905 P. NJ.
| 4.55 P. NJ. week days; 7.45 A. NJ. Sundays.
For Richmond and the South, 4.30 1857 a. Nj.
| and 4.l5 P. Medaily. Accommodation 4.55 P. NJ
| week days.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 8 O5,
7G5, 8, 9l0 l0.15, l107A. NJ; l20, g. SIS TO- 7O5
| $50, 1892, and 11.05 P. M. On Sunday at cid
Hoy A. M.;200 3D. $40, 7.05, 9.20 and 1882 P M
Tickets and information at the Office, northeast
| corner Thirteenth street and Pennsylvaniaaye.
| nue., and at the station where orders can be left
| for the checking of baggage to destinations from
| hotels and residences.
| CHARLES e. PUGH, General Manager
| ]. r. WOOn Genera i Passenger A gent
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-04-13

The following Masonic bodies meet upon the
evenings of the ensuing week;
LODGES Masonic Temple-Dawson No. 16,
Monday, 14th; National No. 10, Tuesday, 10Th;
Washington Centennial No. Il, Wednesday,
10th: La Fayette No. 10, Thursday, 18th; Leba-
non No. Z, Friday, 18th.
A. A. 5. X. Sanctuary, 1907 street-Cathe-
dral: Osiris L. D., Wednesday, 10th. Blue
Room: Armnius No. 25, Monday, 14th; Column
bia No. 3, Wednesday, 10th.
Masonic Hall, Nineteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue-lfiram No. 10, Friday, 18TH
Masonic Hall, Virginia avenue southeast
Naval No. 4, Thursday, 18th.
Masonic Hall, Notwithstanding No. "a,
Monday, 18th
Royal arch Chaptrs.-Masonic Temple.--Mt.
Vernon No. 3, Monday 14th; La Fayette No. .,
Tuesday, 15th Columbia No. l, Wednesday,
10th.
Masonic Hall, Nineteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue-Mount Horeb No Z, Thursday,
18th.
Masonic Hall, Virginia avenue southeast
Washington Naval No. a, Tuesday, 18TH.
Con,manderieS Knights Templdr. - Masonic
Temple Columbia No. 2, Friday, 18th.
Masonic Hall, Georgetown-Potomac NO. 8,
Wednesday, 10th.
.Aacient and accepted Scottish Rte.-Sanctu-
ary, 1907 G street-Mithras Lodge of Perfection,
Tuesday, 18th.
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NEWS OF THE LODGES.
WHAT Is DOING AMONG THE CITY'S
SECRET SOCIETIES.

a Coming Notable Masonic Celebration in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the Week
Comforting of Degrees-Items of Inter
est to Rechabites and the /. o. NJ.
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his appetite and becomes weak, and good
reuedy is r. Portner Brewing Co.'s celebrated
beers.
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The National Union.

At meeting on the 7th instant of the sub
committee on programme of the general COM
mittee on reception and entertainment of the
Senate during Its session to be held in this city
in June next, the work of securing estimates
for an excursion, carriage drive, and banquet
was allotted, and the results submitted at
second meeting of the subcommittee, held on
the 18th instant A report has now to be made
to the general committee, whose final conclu-
sons will be duly communicated to the different
councils and their ratification and cooperation
requested.
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SOM E RSe (CorrespOndence.)


 A merry party went to Rockville to attend the G. A. R fair last Friday even- ing.
 w. O. Pease is making needed re- pairs on his grist mlll.
 Business before pleasure was the ex. cuse H. M. Brewster gave for not attend ing the fair at Rockville last week. We suppose he learned how it was during his army life.
 Lester K. Grover is critically i'll. His married daughter residing in Springfield is very sick.
 Levi Edson had very narrow espape from death recently. He went on to the mountain after load of hay. Coming home the whifa stree gave out, which frightened the horse, and he either fell or was thrown off the load under the wheel, which passed over him, but owing to the softness of the ground no bones were broken.
 Pastor Ricketts believes in preaching the truth whether men will hear or for bear. His subject for next Sunday will be 'Tired Hands Strengthened. All are welcome.
 Superintendent Percival of the centre Sunday school gave a very interesting &C., count of the state Sunday school conven- on recently held at Danbury.
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HOLLAND

(cORREsPONDHNCE
 Mir. Wm. Sumner and family have left town for the season.
 Quite a number from this place at- tended the convention of Christian Work CTS in Hartfore last week.
 Repairs are being made upon the court house and also upon the bank. Our genial postmaster is able to be out again, although he has not fully re- covered from his accident.
 There was lively runaway at l.. R. Ladds the other day. While one of his fine colts was being harnessed it took fright and ran, encountering cherry tree, thus freeing itself from the wagon. A lively "fracas' ensued, but no damage was done except to the wagon. friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Mary Baldwin has been the guest of her daughter in Boston.
 Several of our townspeople attended the G. A. R. fair in Rockville last week. Rev. Geo. Morrel visited Boston and Providence last week.
 Mrs. John Steele has been quite sick. but is improving.
 The Holland County commissioners met on Tuesday to consider applications for licenses.
 The Methodist church held harvest supper and concert in the town hall We'd nesday evening. The concert was especial ly excellent, Chas. U. Brooks and Miss Christine Essex being prominent charac- ters. There was very good audience, and all were we'll pleased. The Metho- dists have famous reputation for con- certs and suppers.
 ASHFORD.
 wEsTFoRD.
 tcoRREsP0NDENCE.l
 -Amasa Lawrence and Stephen Rob- bins are each building large henneries. -Isaac Whitlock is building two fine team wagons, one for J. F.. Dawley, and one for Barlow Bros.
 "A. 0. Smith has raised his dam, mak- ing quite an addition to his water power.
 MONsON.
 A correspondent writes About three weeks ago mad dog came from Spring. field to Monson, biting several dogs. One man narrowly escaped being bitten a COW that was being led had the end of her nose grazed. The dog was killed, The selectmen ordered all dogs in town con- fined for 30 days.
 Reginald Birchall was hanged at Wood sUoons Onoss on G GE1uay Ahrt a0 LOOK HIS death quite cooly and made no confession. The crime of which he was convicted was that of enticing F. o. Benwell to come from England to make land purchase, with the deliberate purpose of killing him for the money he might bring with him, which purpose he carried out, and indica. tions are that he had in like manner dis posed of other victims.
 Lasts twice as long as cheap soap for laun- dry use --Brussels.
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s.rAFFO M O..

Norwich Bulletin One of the pret- tiest weddings of the season was cele- brated in the Uniyersalist church, Wednes day evening, when Laura, third daughter Srrinos.
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OOvENEKY. SOUTH UoyEuuRY.

"A. s. PARKER. Local Editor and Business Manager
 of Coventry Local Register.
 The fall session of school in district closes Friday.
 Special grange meeting Friday even ing. Third and fourth degrees to be given Monday evening.
 The Quaker social given by the Y. P. s. 0. E. last week Wednesday evening was Q social and financial success.
 Albert Potter and his coon dog are the heroes of midnight hunting, sixteen coons having been secured by them.
 Mrs. Emily R. Hutchinson hes gone to Hartford to stay several weeks.
 Rev. J. IF. James of Rocky vile is 10 talk to the boys and girls in the Metho- dist church Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock, and in the Congregational church in the evening.
 We were electrified by the statement in the newspapers that the judge of pro- bate recently elected is 8 prohibitionist.
 School in district closed last week.
 A new industry is being developed. MT. Beebe of South-st. is sending running evergreen to New York at $15 per ton.
 The witch hazel blossoms make the plant so conspicuous we wonder some en- person is not tempted to begin the distillation of it's healing fluid in this locality.
 If Amasa Coleman had not gone by with a fox on his shoulders we should not have known that Mrs. Clarence Hoxie was to have a reynard ..stuffed." We use the word we were told.
 Coventry fox club has caught thirteen
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A Word About Trusses. have this day received full line of Truss es, single and double. Perfect fit and satis- faction guaranteed, or money refunded.
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
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His father, noted tribal chief, at first, be- came by conquest king of considerable territory. His father was killed in action and his uncle usurped the throne. He had been taken by his father to an Amer ican colony that he might acquire the English language, and thus be useful as an interpreter. Upon his fathers death the plan was changed and he was sent to America to be fitted for missionary work in Africa, he having embraced the christian religion. He is bright young man and expresses himself quite clearly in English. He explained many customs of his country, rated as barbarous, explaining and show ing that underlying these is sentiment of in all degrees of intelligence are swayed by much the same feelings and impulses. The blood covenant, sacrifices, etc., are of these. Oftenest the victims of sacrifices are volunteers. Nothing was said of can nibalism, and we suspect, from the ac- knowledged contact with English speaking people, that the prince hardly speaks for the very Darkest Africa" Every one who heard the lecture is very glad of the experience and insight gained. Prince Besolow has book that gives his life more in detail. It has over 200 pages and sells for 50c. A new edition contains his picture and the alphabets of his native language, and will be here in about two weeks. Names of those wishing it can be handed to Miss Taft.
 The G. A. R. are talking of another fair the coming winter in aid of the me- morial building fund. Also young people are talking of making memorial fund club, planned after the Girls Library Club. If these intentions all materialize the work may get an impetus that will avoid further halt until it "gets there" It is the first thousand dollars that is hardest to get, always, and that is got
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ELLHNlsTON.

Crystal Lake Correspondence,
 "A hundred years having passed since the Methodist church was established in this place, centennial services will be held here Sunday, Nov. Both, at the usual morning hour of worship. A most inter- esting letter that has just been received by the writer from an aged former pastor will be read, and our endeavor will be to make the occasion one of unusual interest and enjoyment. Let as many as can of the former residents or attendants here, who read this, be sure to favor us with their presence.
 Calvin Kendall, who was 50 seriously injured some time since. has measurably recovered in a remarkable manner, when we consider his advanced age, 82 years.
 -Lottie Chapman and Edith Neff, sleep ing in a room adjoining oue in which was a coal stove, were found last Sunday morn- ing partially suffocated by the escaping gas. Sunday evening they were still ex- tremely weak.
 Preaching at Crystal Lake next Sun- day by Miss Etta c. Ames, at 10.30 a. m. and l, 30 D. m
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 The official crop report for the current month gives the following concerning the crops in Connecticut The growth of corn was very good, and it ripened well, but excessive rain in October has somewhat reduced the quality. Potatoes grew we'll, and the quality is superior, but the rot has seriously diminished the crop. To- bacco made the finest growth for years and was harvested in good condition. The only danger (now diminishing is from possible polesweat. The substitution of Havana for Connecticut seed reduces the yield per acre, while much improving the quality. The hay crop, which was very large, was secured in excellent condition. Buckwheat sprouted some in the field, otherwise good crdp Gnostly Japan) was harvested. Owing to the large size of the kernel, there is difficulty in cleaning it in common flaming mills.
 A young German deliberately took his own life at Hartford Tuesday morning near the freight depot of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad in a most distressing manner. He had been hang. ing around the freight depot for several days, and had been repeatedly turned away he was seen to deliberately drop to the ground in front of an approaching switcher and lay his neck upon the rail. The wheels severed his head from his body before any one could interfere.
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mANsrIELD. <<v-....- sa

I The centre chnrch is without pastol eince Rev. K. B. Glidden resigned after { service of nearly q quarter Of century, He was a pleasant, social man. alwayi ] greeting with q smile rich or poor. Fol many years he was a member of the board of education and school visitor. He will be greatly missed, both by the young and elderly people of the community. He has purchased place in Enfield and removed his family there.
 Mrs. l.. E. Marcy has torn down the old stone chimney on her house, and . more modern one will take it's place. From ground floor to garret the old chimney was eight by ten feet, taking up that much room in the center of the house. We have heard it said that in the early days of the settlers those hnge chimneys, for conven- fence of handling the stone. were built be- fore the house, and the house built around them.
 The old horse Tib, belonging to Mrs. Wm. Gardiner, 27 years old, having out lived his usefulness, was killed few days ago, rather than have him go into the hands of horse jockeys. He had been used by the family for over twenty years. The children used to drive him to school, . mile or more distant, and send him home alone with the wagon, he going as safely as with driver.
 -Mr. Albert A Bosworth, who has for the last two years been living and doing business in South Manchester, will move back upon his farm this week.
 The crop of potatoes is said to be the shortest ever reported to the bureau at Washington. the yield being less than sev- enty bushels per acre throughout the country, and the rot has materially re- duced the quantity. They now bring $1 per buehel, and the prospect is that they will bring $1.b0 if not @ before spring. Apples are retailing as high as seventy cents peck.
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"Our keepers say that Brussels soap is too good for us." Doodle aldermen in Sing Sing.