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HATTERTOWN.

Mrs H. A. Pratt and son Fred spend the week with relatives at Naugatuck. Mrs Sylvia Northrop arrived home, last week Thursday and is busy weaving carpets.
 The David Summers farm was sold, Saturday, to Adoniram Fairchild of Bridgeport for $30OO cash. Mir Fairchild married the eldest daughter of MT Sum- mers.
 Mrs Eugene Northrop has visited her sister, Mrs Schaffer, in Danbury.
 G. W. Turney has entertained Misses Dimon of Bridgeport.
 Horace Gilbert and family of Bridge port have been guests of William Fisch' CT.
 Miss Nova Thorp gives her pupils g weeks recess.
 Capt Wakelee of Stratford was al Grandson Parmelee's, Sunday.
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WILTON.

Henry Bennett of East Norwalk anc son Ralph and Percy Wilson were guests of Mrs Marcellus Green, Sunday.
 Chester Coley and Misses Ella anc Bertha Coley and Eva Green attended $ social party at Ephraim Fitch's.
 MT Gorham and Green Brothers pur chased fine drove of cattle of MT Pef fers of Greens Farms, last week.
 Miss Carrie Bedient and Bertha Coley were guests of Miss Eva Green, last Fri day.
 Miss Eva Green has returned to Nor walk to her school.
 David Wood and wife and her sister Fannie were guests of Mrs Lloyd Coley Fast day. s,sest ..i'
 John Gorham and John Ferris of Stam- ford attended the auction sale of cattle in Newtown and bought two pair of fine cattle.
 William H. Hanford, ST, of Chestnut hill celebrated his 83d birthday, Fast day. His mind and faculties are as good as 20 years ago. He converses as readily as ever, when neighbors call; his great est trouble is to know who is governor.
 Rev James Edward Coley called on Mrs Susan Green, Sunday, with bou- quet of Easter lilies from the ladies of ] St. Matthews church, as sickness pre- vented her from attending.
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SOUTHPORT.

The Mary Elizabeth went out, Tuesday night, with her first load, this Spring; the White Rock made II trips during the Winter.
 Postmaster Jennings is having the doors to the post office block on the cor ner of Main and Water streets finished in antique oak. w. w. Walker has charge of the work.
 s. c. Sherwood is having his house generally remodeled, adding piazza at the west side.
 M. V. Woodward is fixing up his resi- idence in fine shape, putting in new range with hot and cold water, bath room and closet, tank in attic, stationary wash tubs; also remodeling his pantry.
 The Pequot Park cottage of Northrop Bros. is receiving it's last coat of plaster and F. Ruscoe's house is ready for the first coat.
 Arthur Banks is threatened with pneu- mOuia,
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FAIRFIELD.
monia.

The Fairfield social club gave ball in the Town hall, Monday evening; 300 in- vitations were sent out. An enjoyable time was had with supper and dancing.
 In the case of John J. Keeley against Frederick Burton, which was tried, Sat- urday, before E. L. Wells, Judge w. B. Glover appeared for the plaintiff and W. D. Bishop, Jr, for defendant. The case was decided in favor of the plain tiff to recover the amount of the claims, $40 and costs, making $l07 99. An ap- peal was taken, but, as he could not get bonds, an execution was issued and the claim settled, Tuesday.
 Gen Sooysmith's family are guests at St Marc and will move into their new cottage on the point, next week. The furniture is on the road from New York in several vans.
 Saturday morning, Florist Henry Horn presented his son Henry at St. Marc with beautiful Easter lily with eight buds ready to blossom.
 Monday afternoon, as Proprietor G. A. Wells was returning from New York, he did not notice that the train had stopped at Fairfield till after it started. He made rush to get off, jumping from the second step and striking on his back, ,giv- ing him severe shaking up.
 F. Sturges is making rapid progress with the macadam road from the station to the new road made last Summer in front of G. H. Knapp's house. B. D. Pierce, Jr, who thoroughly understands the business, has the work in charge.
 At the parish meeting, Monday even- ing, April IS, Judge William B. Glover was made senior warden and E. w. Har- rol junior warden; William B. Glover, treasurer; G. H. Knapp, clerk; vestry, George H. Knapp, John Nichols, Charles B. Jennings, Henry L. Mills, Henry S.. Glover, F. J. Kingsbury, Jr.
 At St. Paul's, Easter Sunday, the com munion service at 30 m was well att tended. The regular service, 10 30 m, was largely attended. The rector, Rev MT Jones, gave an eloquent Easter ad- dress, speaking of the joyous Easter fes- tival; any dark spot coming over it sad- dened the occasion, referring to the death of David H. Sherwood, senior warden of the parish. He spoke of his simplicity, of his character and his reguler attend ance at church. He also spoke of the resolutions passed by the parish at the death of Samuel Morehouse, when MT Sherwood desired that there be added to the resolution ssthat our end might be like his.'' MT Jones's remarks were. very touching. A quartet composed of Miss Belle Long soprano, Mrs William B. Glover alto, Frank Hotchkiss tenor, G. H. Knapp basso, beautifully rendered the selections. The organist was accompan- fed by violinist from Bridgeport. Miss Long captivated the audience with beautiful solo, sThe Resurrection, by Holden. The Easter offerings were over SIS.
 Bridgeport parties were returning from
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ject of watch and clothing clubs under under the strict meaning of the law as regards lotteries? In recent case tried in Waterbury, the institution was de- clared unlawful and parties fined. John Popp and John Kolb have clothing clubs in successful operation. R. N. John quest < Co.,, jewellers, have started a watch club, but have not as yet received signers enough to start operations. "Un- lawful haste to get rich is sure to bring it's own reward.''
 The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional society was held in the lecture room of the church, Wednesday evening. Egbert Bartlett was elected chairman, W. P. Judson clerk for the ensuing year. Henry w. Case, treasurer, read his re- port: Balance, April l5, 1891, $2O9 75; receipts, $3623 32 total expenses, $3499,- 10; balance on hand, $333 97.
 It was voted to give the Salvation Army building fund one Sundays col lCCblOus OluSCLS "CIC ClCSuCo AOA phC ensuing year Society's committee, Dana Bartholomew; treasurer, H. w. Case l; collector, H. H. Porter. A sale of the sittings will take place in the church, next Monday evening.
 w. D. Mckinney will start, next We'd nesday, for a trip abroad of four to six weeks; rest and recuperation are the prime object.
 MT Barnes expects to finish the foot bridge across the Naugatuck by Satur- day.
 A special town meeting was called for Wednesday afternoon, 18th. Between 400 and 800 responded and they vot' ed that new iron bridge be constructed by the town of Ansonia over the Naug atuck river in substantially the same location as that occupied by the Maple street wooden bridge recently destroyed by fire and that the selectmen of tht town of Ansonia, together with Franklin Farrel. William H. Conklin, Thomas A Nelson and Royal Holbrook be appoint ed committee to construct the new lror bridge. The committee were limited tt $60,OO0 in their undertaking. The lengtf of the new bridge will be about 3S4 feet with a 2s feet roadway and two side walks, each feet in the clear.
 The Dayton house will be re-paintet and put in first class condition for Spring and Summer traffic.
 The funeral of Christopher O'Brien who was killed in Farrers foundry b. coming in contact with the machinery was held from the church of theAssump tion, last week Thursday morning.
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HOYDEN'S HILL.

Mrs Sally Wakeman has not been as we'll as usual, but is better.
 Miss Laura Dowd and Miss Clara Brad lev have visited Mrs H. H. Lockwood.
 Charles Jennings is laid up with se' were cold.
 Master Georgie Anderson of Bridge port visits his grandfather, Madison Wakeman.
 Charlie Bennett is home for the pres ent. He expects to sail on the new boa about May l.
 A. Jennings has bought new farm wagon at Bridgeport.
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BRIDGEPORT.

The Morning News, which swears by Chief Rylands like Dutch uncle, has raised $40 to pay the expenses of his recent suits at law.
 The F. T. Barnum estate, under the management of Executors Hincks and Fish, has grown $2OO, 900 and is now $4,- 279,532.
 Arthur M. Miller of the shoe firm of Baldwin & Miller died, last Friday, nerv- ous prostration following grip. He was 55 and a native of Fairfield. A widow, son and daughter survive him.
 Rev MT Paulson, formerly of the Swed- ish Methodist church, now of Quincy, Mass, was married, last Friday evening, to Miss Frederika w. Anderson.
 The signal station on Railroad avenue,
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drive to Norwalk, Sunday evening and, when near Fairfield post office, the team was stopped to light cigar, when the lines became entangled and the horse started, running into the lamp post be- tween B. Betts' store and the post office, completely demolishing it and throwing out the occupants without serious injury. The horses cleared themselves from the wagon, running as far as Round hill be- fore being stopped.
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TRUMBULL.

The Easter services, Sunday, were very interesting.
 Rev MT White favored his audience with an exceedingly good sermon, while the choir gave several fine select ions, including a solo by Mrs w. S. Plumb, solo and duet by Miss Alice Burton and Mrs W. F. Tait, solos by w. F. Tait and c. A. Wheeler. The church was profusely decorated with flowers, which added greatly to the inter- est of the meeting. The Christian En- deavor meeting was led by Miss Lena c. Nichols, Miss Alice Burton presi- ding at the organ.
 c. A. Wheeler spent Sunday in Trum- bull.
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BEDDING.

Henry Whitehead has been appointed administrator on the estate of Samuel B. Rowland.
 George Sherman caught four trout weighing three and half pounds. He sold one for $1 to Bridgeport sports man.
 Joseph Hawley has hired out for the Summer to MT Ryckplan at the Center !; Ed Bradley will take his place at D.. Sanford's.
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GREENS FARMS.

Mir and Mrs Charles B. Sherwood will remain South for the wedding of Judge Broome's daughter of the Supreme couit of Florida. They are expected home, May l.
 Contractor Glinn has resumed work on the new road near the Greens Farms de pot and promises to have the job com pleted in a few days. The necessary funds will be raised by subscription, af the towns appropriation was expended last year, Hour.
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HUNTINGTON.

A large audience gathered in the Con- grepational church, Sunday evening and enjoyed the Easter exercises rendered by the Sunday school. The varied program of singing and recitations was of an in- teresting character and the young people did themselves great credit in the man. ner they executed their parts. There were three special pieces taken by class es and two Easter songs finely rendered by four young girls, besides the singing of the school and several recitations, among which was one by little four-year- old Olive Walp, who did finely for one of her age. The program: Voluntary by Miss Elizabeth Beard; hymn by school and congregation; reading Scripture and prayer; singing by school; recitation, "My Hope and Trust," Ruth Beard "Little Things" Rachel Fair; "The Changed Cross at Easter" Mrs Black mans class; singing, "Glorious Morn ing" four girls; recitations, Treat Hub bell, Edna Bassett; "For Others," Ol. i've walp; .sThe Lord is Risen," Mrs Betts' and Miss Nicholas classes singing by school; recitation, "Calvary," Matil. da Hind; "The Old, Old Story," Miss wooster's class; singing, "Joyful Tid- ings,n four girls; address, Willard l.. Beard; singing, "God Be With You, school; benediction.
 H.F. Glover offers his place for sale, recently occupied by Henry Bolles.
 Miss Alice French, teacher at French's district, has been at home for the past week on account of sickness, consequent ly the school was closed.
 We cannot believe that the Shelton ice company want the whole earth, but they do seem to take up all the roadway in front of their lower ice house while load ing and unloading. Gentlemen, you are wrong, so please give the public half of the road.
 Oscar Hubbell is, by cultivation, inn proving the land opposite Rev MT Cham berlain's that has for long time been neglected and running to wood and brush. We like to see the good work go on.
 Henry Wells is brightening the out ward appearance ot his residedcc at Wells Hollow with fresh coat of paint.
 The past week or two,the clear wealth CT has enabled the farmers to get plow- ing well along and many .of them have oats sowed and are now planting pota- toes.
 MT and Mrs Charles Burr of shelton were in attendance at Easter service at St. Paul's, Sunday. !.
 Eddie Palmer of Trapfall has grand new hair of horses, team, m,wagon and side bar carriage, which indicates prosperity and hustle.
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WHITE HILLS.

Miss Annie Dimon spent Easter at home.
 Misses Shelton visit friends in Ansonia for short time.
 N. B. Prindle gave a fine discourse, Sunday, on "The Risen Christ"
 k. H. Hubbell and family were Sun- day guests at H. A. Buckingham's. Miss Alice French has recovered from measles and resumed her school.
 Nichols Hubbell is with his daughter, Mrs Henry Kicker of Shelton.
 Mrs Wells Hubbell has employed Har- ry Twist for year.
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From letter written by Mrs Ada E. Hnrd of Groton,S D.,we quote Was taken with 3 bad cold, which settled on my lungs, cough set in and finally terminated in consumption Four doctors gave me mp, saying could live but short time. I gave myself mp to my Savior, determined it could not stay with my friends on earth, would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to ge, Dr Kings New Discovery tor consumption conghs and colds. gave 1t 8 trial. took In all eight bottles; it has cured me. and thank God T nm uDsv q wea and hearty wonan-s zzaAl bottles free at Hawans's 5 drug st0rs. regufzEz size, soc. and q.
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John H. McMahon returned home, Tuesday, after business trip to South Carolina.
 Miss Maggie Haunheran, Stamford, is with Miss Aggie Gray of Black Rock avenue.
 Miss Emily Bennett of Brooklyn was guest of Miss Annie Bennett, over Eas- ter.
 K. M. Judson of New York is about to remodel his building known as the Phg- sSroyed by fire. H. A. Lambert is the architect. ...+...
 John Barr, formerly foreman for P. Garvey, has gone into business for him. self. MT Barr carried on the contracting business about 15 years ago in this city. Mir Merten's four-family house on War. rcn street, which is of brick, has it's car penter work done by Jones & Hoffman
 H. D. Gates's residence on State street is undergoing repairs and Improvements bay window is being raised two stories high on the front.
 MT Scofield, the plumber, has had plans made by Henry A. Lambert for $ four-family house to cost about $80O0.
 M. c. Newman is contemplating $ stone and wood cottage on North avenue
 Large gatherings were all day present at Glynn & Murphy's sample rooms or Main street, last Friday, to see Ireland'' champion, Peter Maher. He resembles Murphy a great deal, with the exception that he is not as heavy as MT Murphy MT Maher, while speaking, said that he had another go with Fitzsimmons, h would come out with honors.
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STEPNEY.

Miss Ethel Patterson is at MT Squires's, Stepney Depot.
 George Hayes is on the sick list.
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VIEWPOINT, CONN

Having secured the services of MT John T. Lancaster, his numerous friends and customers will hereafter find him at my store, except when on his order route. solicit the generous patronage for the future that he has received in the past, at the same time guaranteeing the best of goods and lowest of prices consistent with quail ity. Please remember my stock is the largest and most complete in town, ,and that the highest prices will always be paid for Eggs and other produce.
 Respectfully,
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BLOOMFIELD.

calves, as several farmers are fattening calves instead of milking their cows.
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Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved

Without dorbt the most wonderful remedy for pain is Salvation oil. It sells for 25c.
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MONROE.

L. S. Patterson found the puppy near Zoar Bridge, stolen from his barn, April
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EDGAR F. HAWLEY,

It is with pleasure that I announce to my friends and customers that I in tend to move into my New Store at the earliest possible date, soon as the repairs are complete-some time in May-which has been my intention all the time soon as l could dispose of my present lease. During that time l shall offer some rare bargains to reduce stock, discount for cash on all goods except groceries and staple goods oi from 10 to 20 per cent. Come early and secure some of them before they are gone. Respectfully,
 EDGAR F. HAWLEY,
 VIEWPOINT.
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ANsoNIA.

n,na seymour authorities have the sub-
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the regular Mission Sunday school which meets there.
 At the First Baptist church, Sunday morning, the Sunday school concert took the place of the regular preaching ser vice,as was announced; speaking by the children and exercises by the school were enjoyed by large audience. An effort is being made to increase the numbers of the Sunday school.
 The South church was crowded with a large audience, Sunday evening, to hear one of the best Easter concerts ever giv- en by the Sunday school. Next Sunday evening, Rev MT McNeille will deliver a a lecture on the Holy land with stereop- sicon views, in place of the regular preaching service.
 At Christ church, l.. N. Van Keuren, treasurer for nine years, has resigned and K. s. Stevens was elected in his place.
 Miss May Bulkley of New Haven was guest of Miss Marion Wren, over Easter.
 Mrs H. Cogan has returned from New town, where she spent Easter with rela- tives.
 Miss Nellie, daughter of W. F. Bishop, was attacked by dog, Saturday, on La- fayette street.
 The West End druggist, George Har- rison, is laid up with quinsy.
 William L'Hommedieu has returned home after week at Newtown.
 A much better man than Lncius H. Mills would be hard to find to HI the po- sItion of police commissioner.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-04-22
VOltaiFe N6Ws.
t sowing is all the rage.

Wheat sowing is all the rage.
Rosa Chesmore is working for John Bray
at Chariot.
John Garden has sown over 100 bushels Of
wheat this week.
NJ. d. Cuthbertson has spent most Of the
week in town on business.
Rachel Walker came home Friday even
ing and remained until Sunday.
j. G. Hiatt started for the Indian reserva'
ton last week, TO get piece Of land.
News are few and far between this week
as there is nothing going on excepting wheat
sowing.
H. Franklin has erected a new windmill
since the storm, US the tower was blown to
pieces as we'll as the wheel.
The Sunday school which was to be Or
ganized in Voltaire Sunday was failure,
but they will organize next Sunday.
Ed Penny has been trying to farm with
but one eye lately. thinking 1t pretty tough
he will remain in Goodland for few days.
A great many Of the farmers planted pO-
tatoes on good Friday as it being their be-
lief they will raise good crop of potatoes.
Quite number were out to the Prairie
Queen Sunday school on Sunday. We hope
to see such an enormous crowd every Sum
day at 2 o'clock p. m.
WEEKLY JUMBO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-04-22
Columbian Day Exercises
In the Goodland school room, Friday
evening, April %, 1892.
PROGRAMME.

PROGRAMME.
Song. "America"
The School.
Invocation. Rev. L. e. Goodrich
Song. 1900" Battle Hymn OF the Republic"
Eight Girls.
Reading. .."Malk Twain's Columbus"
Grace VanAuker.
Grafton. America Without Parallep
james Finley.
Recitation. 1.-The Last Boy"
Clyde Harper.
Song. ."The Star Spangled Banner"
The School.
Recitation. .............."Ame Hymn"
Kate Dickey.
Flag exercises. Second primary pupils
Song. ."Red, White and Blue"
The School.
Essay. 1.-THE World Of Columbus"
Bessie Prewitt
Recitation. ."What Shall Be"
Roy Mcpherson.
Song .ss...ss..os.,....... Doodle"
The School.
Recitation. ''........."The Bravest Town"
Ada Albee.
Recitation. meaning Of Our Flag"
Paul Vanauker.
Dialogue. .s'...'.'.'....'.'...
1.-The Young American on Columbus"
First intermediate Pupils.
Calisthenlc exercises. Advanced pupils
Vocal duet. ."The Flag Of the Free"
Gertie Bourne and Dee Smith.
Essay. .."Columbus the Man"
Stella Filler.
Recitation. ....s..........,."The Builders"
Nellie Greenhill.
chinese s0ng... ..s....'..........'F lVe girls
A description. ."Landing of Columbus"
Jessie Dickey.
Vocal solo,. 1.-THE Cuckoo Song"
Fannie Bourne.
A description. ."Character Of Columbus"
Florence Crawford.
Recitation. ...s...s.s"COIumbus"
Grace Morley.
Concert exercises. .............. "Gradatim"
The School.
song .....'......se.....'"F Flag"
Advanced Pupils.
Essay. ......,..........."Th New WOrld'
Cora Smith.
Recitation. .....s..........s."My Country"
Ethel Crawford.
Recitation. "Destiny OF America"
Bessie Murphy.
instrumental solo,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
............"H Highlands Grand March"
Flossie Bourne.
Recitation. ...'...." .'....,..'...,.'''.
"Three Days in the Life Of Columbus"
Jessie Loar.
Recitation ....s.........s'"Ihat Boy"
Lou Albee.
DoXology.. .'.o....'.....',..."Ih SchOol'
Benediction.. Rev. e. Il. Goodrich
There will be seating for LIS besides
the school. Admission-pupils free
others 10 cents. Proceeds to provide
for the school exhibit at the worlds
fair. Your presence is cordially in
vited.
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PERSONAL.

R. W. Finley was visitor in Topeka last
week.
Attorney Howard Of Norcatur, was in the
city this week.
Bird Carl is building a brick residence in
sharp's addition.
Mrs. H. 8. Groves returned from Ne.
braska Saturday.
o. H. Smith returned lsat week from a
trip to Nebraska.
W. r. Davis of the Colorado Sun, was in
Goodland Tuesday.
W. Koentz of Leavenworth, Kas., was In
Goodand Tuesday.
W. H. Linnegar Of Topeka, Kas., was in
GOodland Tuesday.
H. W. Craig of St. Joe, Mo-, was at the
Grier house Monday.
D. NJ. Granger Of Leavenworth, Kas., was
in Goodland Tuesday.
Travelingman q. Cummings Of St. Joe, Mo.
Sundayed In GoOdland
Mrs. J. j. Warmer returned Wednesday
from visit to Missouri.
j. s. Flanagan Of Atwood, Kas., is now
employed on the Dark Horse.
I. G. Baldwin Of Atchsson, Kas., was
booked at the Grier house Monday.
e. A. Stanberry and G. W. Kellum are
new subscribers to THE REPUBLIC.
G. C. Bloom and wife of St. Joe, were
guests at the Commercial on Monday.