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TASHUA.

Glover Gregory has returned to Iowa.
 Dance at Mrs Leo Kohler's, Monday evening; party of young people from
 NeWtown were present.
 Successful social at Mrs Jane Mallett's, Tuesday evening. Supper, dancing and bran pie netted about $l4. The quilt, which brought over $26. was drawn by Mrs Penfield of Stepney, No. 203.
 The 2d of January, I left my adopted home at Conway, Taylor county. Iowa, at Il p m, via ner with my nephew, J. P. Edwards, @ former sr- way rom Quincy to Louisville, ,Ky,via Column bus, o. Indianapolis, Ind, thence south to ing. % remained % ig ] the city ~ 10 hours ] and' % at m, was on my way to Frankfort, reaching there at o'clock. Monday being court day, neice of mine and a daughter of E. ". Grego- ry, my brother. Tuesday night, l was with my brother and family, not having seen them procured my ticket from Frankfort to New York city, via Washington, reaching New York. Friday night, at 10 and, from thence to Bridgeport at a m, Saturday morning. bene Me have visited s. Gregory of Tashua, Mrs Lew is Edwards of Easton, Mrs Marietta Hurd and son of Shelton, Mrs Bennett Seeley of Easton Mrs Myron Patchen of Chestnut hill, Mrs J. H. Cochrane of West Bridgeport; also a short call on my neice. Miss Lillie Blakeman of Shelton. find my relatives well and am gratiaed with their kind treatment and pleas ed to think that all are doing so well in this Land of Steady Habits. IregTet(as we all dol the death of OUT kind and aged motherswhic took place, last October, by suffocation in the burning ot her house in Tashua. start west to reach my home by the 10th or 18th of the present month e. F. Gregory,
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BETHEL.

An adjourned special borough meeting was held at the Town hall, Monday even- ing, to hear reports by Engineer Rider of Norwalk, who has been engaged to in- vestigate and report the best means of increasing the water supply.
 A long and painful illness with con- sumption caused the death, Tuesday, of Mrs Mary J., wife of Elmer Steinard, at her home on Florida avenue. She was 30 years old. Rev H. L. Slack of the Congregational church officiated at the funeral, Thursday afternoon at 2, at the house.
 Daniel German received the silk hat and gold headed cane voted to the most popular man at St. Mary's fair, which has just closed after most successful session. MT German had 2240 votes.
 Frank Cole is at the retreat at Middle town.
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STAMFORD.

Mrs Eliza Hotchkiss, widow of the late Rufus W. Buddington, died about l m, Friday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Henry Blakeslee of South Main street. She was 76 years and five months old and had not been sick but a short time. The funeral was attended from her late home, Monday afternoon at ?, Rev c. L. Pardee of Christ church, of which she was a member, officiating. With her husband, Mrs Buddington kept the Stratford light house for 40 yeaas, retiring about 20 years ago. Besides her widowed daugh- ter, Mrs Blakeslee, Mrs Buddington leaves three sons and two daughters :: Rufus, Edward and Charles, Mrs William Hubbell, Mrs Edward Davis. Several other children have died.
 The late Mrs Buddington was sister of Capt Truman Hotchkiss, the inventor.
 William DeForest died at his home down town, Tuasday.
 D. P. Secor was guest of H. +. Meach- en during his stay in town.
 The Chautauqua circle met with Mrs Andrews, Tuesday evening.
 Ephraim Wakeley is having great suc- cess in capturing coons.
 Henry Meachen has been in New ' York purchasing seeds for his large market garden.
 Robert Curtis and Stiles Whiting were in New York, last week, at the poultry show in Madison Square garden.
 D. c. Wood is saving large quantities of ties and timber.
 Mrs E. R. Sillman has visited friends in Newark, N. J.
 Mrs Neal and daughter, who have been spending the Winter with Mrs Burton, have returned to Shelton.
 Mrs Park are executors of the will of the late Capt Park.
 The down town euchre club met, this week, with Mrs Robert Curtis.
 Constable Stagg arrested George Har- vey of Rockville, who was intoxicated and nearly frozen, Monday night and had to take him to Bridgeport for the night. Stratford should have a lookup for such occasions, particularly when, as in this case, the prisoner was suffering greatly from exposure to cold and storm.
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STEPNEY.

Rev George Ober of Bridgeport sup piled the Baptist pulpit, last Sunday. The pastor, Rev A. H. Nance, is gaining slowly. His physician, Dr Hart of Beth. el, gives assurance of complete recovery after needed rest.
 If pleasant, next Sunday, Rev George Ober of Bridgeport will preach at the Baptist church at l p m; Sunday school at II 30 al m.
 Miss Emily Seeley is in Ansonia, guest of her sister, Mrs Albert Hull.
 William Nance is spending few days with his brother, Rev A. H. Nance.
 Miss Ettie Hull visits in Zoar with Mrs Warner.
 Lothian kennels will be represented at the great New York bench show, 24th to 27th, in the mammoth Madison Square Garden. The prizes for Collies alone amount to more than $1200.
 Three buff Cochin chicks brought $750 at New York poultry show; Town Clerk Nichols breeds this variety.
 Mrs Orrin Platt is under Dr Hills care.
 Mrs Agur Beardsley has visited Rev Dr E. E. Beardslsy of New Haven.
 Mrs Caroline Dayton is afflicted with rheumatism.
 John Corning writes from Mill Plain that George Corning of Auburn, N. r., erected the Corning monument here and not Charles Corning of Palatka, Florida.
 Two large carry-alls took 40 of the merry ssFour-in-Hands'' to sc. Nichols's where they were joined by friends from Sport hill, Long Hill and Tashua. Their arrival was heralded by the lively jingle oi bells, rockets and red lights. The rooms were soon filled with with mas queraders ready for a good time and tripping to the music of skillful musicians and prompter. Each character was we'll personated. At 10 o'clock, the grand march was formed and masks removed. A bountiful collation. was spread, to which ample justice was done. Dancing was kept up to the "wee hours,' when, with expressions of good will to host and hostess, the event was closed with the beautiful song, "Good night.n All entered the spacious carry-alls and, with the skillful handling of 10 horses and amid brilliant display of fireworks, the party turned city-ward, tired but happy.
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

H. s. Shaw is desirous of obtaining a blacksmith in the place of Charles Nord- man; a good chance for first class workman.
 Thomas Witcher is moving his house. hold effects into the West Bedding ho- tel, of which he will have charge.
 Mrs Kate Read has returned from her three-weeks' visit in Danbury.
 Mrs J. s. Sanford has been at James Miller's.
 Ernest Jennings of Deep River, class mate of Emory Sanford, has the measles.
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very sick ever since, in a half uncon- scious state, unable to converse enough to tell what had happened to him. His family cannot find his money and he can give no account of it. They found the names for one squash, which was cut at the town hall and the fortunate guesser was Mrs John Benedict of Stepney. Quite a large number attended the dance at Nichols hall. Another account runs Up to the present time "Wednesday, 1lth,) the family of Mir Sears have been unable to move him or to get his cloth ing off, in consequence of which the dance he was to give was declared off. The Chili squash was cut and the seeds count ed by Stiles M. Clark and Albert Wheel CT. There were 572 seeds and the barrel of flour goes to Mrs Benedict, who guess ed 575. There being large number who expected to dance, Charles B. Nichols re-engaged the music and, to Bliss prompting, they whied away the hours till morning.
 The scholars of the Center school hay ing over 90 per cent. for the month of January are E. Rose Wheeler 95, Annie Goldsborough 93, Ella German 92, Annie Fohrenback 92, Ethel Wheeler 91.
 The Bridgeport police are looking for William T. Gatens of Monroe, suspected of stealing an overcoat and a silver watch.
 The many friends of Miss Addie Beardsley, who has been very ill, will be glad to learn that she is more comfort able.
 Annie Goldsborough visits friends in New York.
 Invitations have been received here from the Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, St. James parish, to a meet ing in St. James church, Birmingham, Sunday, 18th, p m, when an address will be delivered by Rt Rev Dr Ethelbert Talbot.
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TRUMBULL.
Birdsey B. Plumb is very low "< not expected that he car

Brdsey B. Plumb is very low "'@ '' ID not expected that he car --'o'oA'
 The r;,,o san in the Congregational .nurch was used, last Sunday evening, for the first time since it was injured by driving storm, some weeks since. The injury appears very slight.
 Beginning Thursday evening, 18th, meetings will be held every two weeks in the Daniels Farm school house. Cos pei hymns No. will be used. These meetings appear growing in interest, there being scarcely room to accommo- date those who attend.
 Hereafter, the evening preaching ser vice in the Congregational church will begin at 30. The Christian Endeavor society will hold a half-hour meeting at the close. It is expected that old and young will remain and take active part in this service.
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NICHOLS.

Mrs Hotchkiss is to occupy Elliott P. Curtis's house.
 Born, A son to Michael Casey.
 Mrs Beach Plumb celebrated her 95th birthday, Tuesday. She is the oldest person in town.
 Presiding Elder Cheney's excellent lecture on India at the M. E. church net ted about SIP.
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HUNTINGTON.

Last Sunday, evening service was again postponed.
 Angus Mcdonald, who has been in the employ of T. E. Beard & Son at Wells Hollow, had narrow escape, last week Thursday. He was returning from Bridgeport, where he had been with a load of timber and was riding on the front bolster of the wagon, which had no body. While descending hill near Cummings corner, the harness broke and one of the horses kicked, striking him in the forehead and knocking him over backward into the road. Fortunately, the wheels did not pass over him. A fearful gash was cut over one eye and he was otherwise scratched and bruised. He was stunned by the blow so that he did not know where the horses went. They were found about midnight in the lower part of Stratford, havlng had a wild run of several hours. Angus is now able to be about, but has to wear a large bandage on his head.
 John Peterson's infant daughter is very sick and not expected to live.
 Quite a delegation of temperance men from here expect to attend the State con- ference in New Haven, this week Friday.
 E. J. Buckingham, our popular grocer, was able to go out on his route, last week, for the first time in seven weeks.
 A movement is on foot to start Gospel meetings in this place, Sun day afternoons, as soon as the weather gets settled.
 To the intense disappoinUment of those the Y. F. s. c. E. meeting was not held, Sunday evening, owing to the storm.
 At meeting of the directors of the Union agricultural society, Monday, it was decided to partition off part of the main building as a restaurant.
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EASTON.
Mrs Charles Powell is sick.
GEORGETOWN.

Miss Gussie Demarest of Norwalk spent Sunday with Maud Northrop. A load went over to the party at White heads hall, Friday night.
 Fred Bryant spent Sunday with his sis ter.
 Miss Hattie Bedient spent part of last week with Ella Mills.
 Mrs Demarest is spending the week in town.
 Ella Mills spent last Friday in Nor walk.
 Miss Bramble spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs Marsh.
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LONG HILL.

William McBath will leave R. c. You sey's, Saturday; Jesse Hawley will take his place.
 F. l.. Turney has bought fat oxen ot James c. Johnson of Monroe.
 Irwin Coan will run meat cart in the Spring, if his health permits.
 On account of sickness, Miss Edith Turney was unable to play in Prof Platt's musicale, last week.
 John H. Beach has been offered the position of travelling salesman for the Lightning Check Punch Go. This de- vice is meeting with grand success.
 Benjamin Turney has completed his handsome residence and is moving in. Charles Hall will occupy the rooms which MT Turney vacates.
 Mrs Elliott M. Beardsley has visited in New Haven.
 Miss Clara Hall entertained number of intimate friends on her birthday, 10th {; guests from out of town were present. Games and music were indulged in and fine collation. was served. Her large circle of friends wish her many happy returns.
 RC. Tousey has sold knitting ma- chine to parties in Bennington, Vermont; :; 1t was shipped, last week.
 Miss Emily J. Burroughs has returned from visit to friends in New York city.
 Mrs D. s. French has gone to Totten- vile, Staten Island, to attend the wed- ding of her cousin, Miss Leah Guyon, to George Beebe of Brooklyn, which takes place the 18th. She will be absent about a week.
 Young friends helped Master Clarence Boylston celebrate his birthday, last Friday evening.
 T. Wade takes lessons on the cornet in Bridgeport.
 Misses Susie Bennett and Mary Magh- CT will move into Charles Halls house in about two weeks.
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BEDDING.

While Charles Workman was returning home, Tuesday night about 10 o'clock with bag of feed on his shoulder, ht stepped on rolling stone and fell, break ing his leg in two places.s Fortunately he was near his house and, by crying out, he made his wife hear; she succeed ed in getting him into the house. Dl Smith set the broken limb and he is do ing as well as can be expected. The ac- cident is peculiarly unfortunate, as he had large amount of work on hand and has large family dependent on his la Dor. It is to be hoped that neighbors will help him.
 Rev Joseph Smith, whose death was announced in last weeks BEE, preached here in 1S74-6 and was highly esteemed as an excellent preacher and for his gen. ial ways and social qualities.
 The adjourned trial of Mrs Leayen- worth, last week Wednesday,, called a large number of witnesses to Bridgeport.
 The infant child of Arthur Jones is much better and in fair way to get well.
 H. s. Osborne has lost valuable Hol- stein heifer. Dr Peck of Hattertown att tended it, but came too late.
 H. 5. Shaw went to New York, Satur- day, to meet Charlgs Nordman's boy, who had been wishing an aunt in New Jersey.
 George Sherman killed mink that had been playing havoc with H. B. Jennings chickens and, while on his way home, killed another.
 Patrick Collins has moved in with his son-in-law, 5. E. Rowland and will help him run the farm.
 William c. Sanford's school has closed for short vacation.
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preached in the Congregational church.

preached in the Congregational church, Sunday.
 Mrs c. G. Rankin's brother has visited her.
 Henry Dittus has suffered with ter rible felon, but it was lanced, ,last week, by Dr Ketcham m and he is able to obtain some rest.
 Pleased to see Miss Ada Averill home again, after her Western trip.
 Dea Mitchell is much better and we hope to see him out again soon.
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YOU GIFT THEM READING THE BEE ASKING FOR THEM.

This week. we propose to test the Bees value as an advertising medium and so make this of fer: A Ladies' Dongola Kid Button, D and widths wide and narrow toes, never before sold for less than $2 50, we offer for S1 63. Child's grain tip spring heel. Just the thing for hard usage at school or play, sizes from to 2, at 9Oc
 IN ORDER TO GET THE GOODS AT THESE
 PRICES YOU MUST MENTION The Bee, as we stop the sale of them at this price to the people of Bridgeport on Saturday, January 31.
 BRONZE CLOCK CHANGES OWNERS
 FEBRUARY 10.
 H. N A Y R ES.
 ' BISHOP BLOCK, BRIDGEPORT.
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MONROE.

Winton B. Lanphear has bought new horse of l.. B. Sterling of Bridgeport; Louis B. Beardsley is also driving a handsome new stopper.
 David Sears, having been away for two days, came home, Friday evening, and, sinking on to the lounge, has lain
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DEERFIELD.

Mrs Samuel Smith and son of Derby have been with Mrs Clark R. Nichols.
 Miss Grace E. Nichols has returned from pleasant visit in Derby.
 Mrs Charles Nichols and daughter have visited Mrs Mary Pattison.
 Miss Nellie Stowe has returned from visit in Hartford.
 Samuel Miller and family will leave, this week, for Pennsylvania.
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E. H. Gray and I. c. Gray enjoyed a trip to New York city, this week.
 The committee have called the adjourn ed meeting of Trinity parish for Monday, February 16, at 30 m in the chapel.
 Rev Dr Guilbert is to officiate at Trim ity, next Sunday.
 The young ladies' reading club met at Mrs Simon Sherwood's, Thursday; there was a large attendance.
 There was a cake sale, Saturday. The attendance would have undoubtedly been larger had there been a notice of it in the BEE.
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BRIDGEPORT.

Rev MT Herald, an English evangelist of great earnestness, held services in the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning and evening and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Besides speak ing, he is a singer of note..
 Miss Georgie Rose, popular clerk at the Copeland Bros. Co.'S dry goods store, will shortly leave their employ, to be house neatly furnished on Black Rock avenue.
 The Bryant Electric Co.,, owing to steadily increasing business, have been compelled to build an addition to their factory for an office. Their present off, flee will be turned into a>store room,
 9 Manager Bunnell will celebrate Wash ington's birthday, the 23d, with 'The charity ball' at Bunnell's opera house, Bridgeport, by Daniel Frohman's lyceum company. Matinee at , p m; evening performance at s. Their first appear ance in Bridgeport.
 Miss Bertha Wilcox was surprised at her home by large number of friends, Tuesday evening. Dancing, games, ,etc., were indulged in and fine supper. The party broke up wishing their young host ess a pleasant "Good morning."
 Chicken thieves relieved William NJ. af oh fo leaving him two.
 J. J. Ellison, the butcher, had horse taken sick, Monday afternoon, on Wash ington avenue. As it was unable to stand, it was removed to his barn.
 The schooner F. T. Barnum has arriv. ed safely with it's first cargo, about 1000 tons of coal for Miller & Strickland.
 The Bridgeport wheel club held re- ception at Jefferson hall, Tuesday even- ing. There was large attendance and grand time.
 Members of the Presbyterian Sunday school have organized society for chor- al improvement, with Thomas Black as president and Philo P. Haven as musical director. Meetings are held in the chap el, Thursday evenings.
 A notable improvement will be made on Bank street when the old frame build ing opposite City hall is torn down and a handsome brick block put up in it's place. It is understood that F. Sailer & Son will soon begin such building.
 Rev G. Peterson was married to Miss Kate, sister of Bookseller James Youngs, Tuesday, at New Canaan. Rev William Brown of the North Main street Metho- dist church performed the ceremony. Rev and Mrs Peterson will reside in this city.
 The finance committee of the Bridge port board of education has recommend ed that Superintendent Bouton collect tuition fees from children who, living in Fairfield, attend Bridgeport schools. This applies to the number of scholars from Fairfield who attend in Bridgeport, in excess of the number of Bridgeporters who receive instruction at the public school of Fairfield.
 Mayor DeForest has nominated Alder man David Walsh, a carriage trimmer at Hincks & Johnson's, to succeed the late Police Commissioner Beardsley.
 Frederick W. Parrott, who was born in 1906, died on Wednesday evening, down by apoplexy. He first entered the furniture business, making the first sofa of Bridgeport manufacture and, later, established the varnish busi- ness on North Washington avenue. He was the oldest member of St Johns lodge, F. and A. M.
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SOUTHrSnI.

u,honoh.K at the tunnel for the
 ner, vctory crossing is going on, it vii
 be impossible to complete the bridge and approaches at once. The northern approach is practically done and the crossing, stone and iron work. will be finished. The south approach, however
 is through land of the Bulkley estate, o1
 which B. F. Bulkley has charge. MI Bulkley has been unable to make terms
 with the road and the slow method o1 proceeding of condemnation will be re sorted to in order to gain the land.
 Franklin, four-year-old sen of c. H Jennings of 15 Liberty street, Bridge. port, died of diphtheria, Monday and was buried at Oaklawn.
 The Yale alumni banquet, Friday ev. ening, at the Atlantic hotel, Bridgeport was one of the finest dinners ever given by the association. There were present from here H. H. Perry, ". H. Perry, Hon J. H. Perry, Dr c. H. Osborne, H. N. Wakeman, George Bulkley.
 Rev pr Guilbert preached in Trinity, Sunday. He was entertained by R. P. Curtis.
 Rev and Mrs W. H. Holman and Mir and Mrs James G. Wentz have arrived in Cuba. They had a pleasant voyage.
 Mrs William Bradley slipped and fell, Saturday morning, as she was coming out of Miss Dimon's residence. No bones were broken and she has fully recovered.
 It is understood that several real es- tate transactions have taken place dur ing the week. A lot has been sold from the Sheffield estate and one between Mrs Rockwell's new house and Franklin Bulkley's.
 George Eddy has vacated the house at the Greenfield bridge and moved into the new residence bought of Patrick Cor man.
 The teachers are expected to be pres ent at the first teachers meeting in Fair field school house to-day all in town in- terested in school work are cordially in- vited to be present both at the afternoon and evening sessions. Those who fail to hear the evening lecture will miss treat. It is hoped that teachers from Westport and Bridgeport will be pres ent. They will be welcome.
 The many friends of Rev Dr c. H. w. Stocking will be sorry to learn that he will be unable to officiate at Trinity, as expected, because of illness. He is gain- ing but slowly.
 Do not forget the teachers meetings, to-day. If you cannot go in the after noon, attend the lecture, this evening, at the Town hall, Fairfield. Every one will be made welcome.
 A large number enjoyed spread at the club rooms, Tuesday evening.
 c. B. Bunnell has issued circular, in which he promises to give Bridgeport as fine an opera house as any in the State. He is changing the interior and making many improvements. The following at are soon to appearat Bunnell's, lately Hawes opera house: Dear Irish boy, Gilmore's band. Salvini. Prince and oauper, Master and man, Richard Mans field, Charity ball and many other lead ng attractions. The best plays on the 'tage can now be seen, with scenery ,etc., ,f the finest kind.
 MT and Mrs c. A. Grumman have spent ] few days in New Haven.
 Mrs Elijah Gray appears to be on the oad to recovery.
 Miss Carrie Sherwood of Black Rock isits Miss Sadie Sherwood.
 Misses Oracle and Allie Nelson of Fair . eld Woods have been guests at Mrs ] tanley Judd's.
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FAIRFIELD.

The many friends of Mrs Peter Me Grath will be pleased to know that she IS able to be out again, after an illness of four weeks.
 Several thousand dollars will soon ha expended by Kew brothers in altering and improving their dock and shipyard property at Black Rock.