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The Newtown bee., 1892-12-23
BEDDING.
AT THE ACADEMY

The closing exercises at the Academy on Wednesday evening attrached crowd which filled the building. Their interesting character attested the energy of Nil Webster, the principal, and the wealth of home talent hitherto lying dormant in Bedding. Notwithstanding the smallness of the school, by pains taking preparation, the most was made out of each scholar. The program was heightened out by the assistance of outsiders. G.A.Sanford read an interest. ing paper on "Redding 50 years ago. Miss Lillie Sanford gave vivid propll- ecy of the Academy of the future, which if realized will make it a Mecca for stu dents from all over the county, MT Web- ster is bending every energy to make the school success. It remains to be seen whether the citizens of Bedding will second his efforts.
 The people of Redding continue to discuss the new time table of the New York and New Haven railroad, ,and curs- es not loud but deep, are hurled at this corporation.
 The Gorham brothers, Everitt and AL bert, are about to erect new creamery opposite the residence of their father. With two creameries in town it would seem that our farmers ought to find a good market for all their milk. D. 5 Stafford Is ere cling new house in Brooklne Mass, where he holds the
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ELECTRIC RAILWAY RUMoRs.

A petition is in the works for an cleo tric railway from Watertown to South | ford, through Minortown, Woodbury and Southbury with branches to Hocth- kissville and Pomperaug Valley railroad station. Prominent packers of the scheme are Horace Curtiss, F. F. Hich- cock, James Huntington and Arthur D. | Warner. In view of the rapid spread of the electric railway and their appar- practice bility of application to all possi- 1 ble passenger lines it seems as if a few safeguards ought to be insisted upon by the towns through which they are to pass. Our public roads have been laid | out and maintained for a century and a half at no little expense to ourselves and our forefathers. Much of the road in question from Woodbury to South bury has been graded and wdened so as to make one of the best dirt thorough fares in the country. Now it is unrea- sonable to require the new lines, wher- ever possibly practical, to avoid the old road-bed and construct their own track beside the path of present travel. If you please, within the limits of the high way, which is here in most places wide enough to admit of it, but so as to give wheeled vehicles a way of their own. These side lines are sure to be flimsily constructed at first and like all other squatters soon convert public property to private use, thereby causing in many cases the real owners inconvenience and trouble.
 Miss Abbie and Joe Mitchell are home for the holiday vacation.
 A Christmas tree will be held in the hall on Wednesday evening for the children.
 Quite a number of farmers have sold their tobacco for good prices and have delivered it.
 The annual meeting of the Goodrich cattlt company Was held at John Piercrs on Monday, Dccember 19.
 RumorS of large silk industry locat- ing on the Shepaug river on Amos Ter rill>s land, nearly oppu~ite U iresidence 0 tue late Philo J. Haule- Are current.
 The church sociablc, hrh Hast Thurs day evening, at Mrs Ahram Bennett's residence, was social success and show the energy of its new organizers. The tableauX were 1inc and readings we'll chosen and rendered.
 Rev MT Smiley again occupied the pulpit, last Sabbath, and is much liked. 1
 Rev Mr Bailey and wife remain with his wifes parents and his health is slow ly improving.
 The select school this winter has been quite we'll attended and well kept, a success in every way.
 Many of the young people who have been away at school have returned home 1 for the Christmas holidays.
 A. N. Platt rejoices in the lately ac- quired possession of a son and heir.
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LOCAL MASONIC NOTES.

Hiram chapter, No. l, R. A. M., held it's annual election, Wednesday even ing, December IA, and chose these off. cers: H. M. Garfield, II. P.; $. D. Gro. -futt, K; J. Wayne, S.; J. l.. Sanford, c. H.; A. D. Warner, P. S.; A. Taylor, k. A. C.; J. M. Blackman, secretary and treasurer; George Botsford, 3d ". Reu- ben Terrill, 2d V.; l.. '. ketcham, 1st V.; finance committee, J. l.. Sanford, s. D. Croiutt and J. Wayne. The install lation Of officers and work on the mark degree will be held at the sext regular conversation on January II. A full att tendance Is hoped for, especially from Hawleyville.
 King Solomon's lodge, F. A. A. M. of Woodbury have slected the following of ficers: Myron l.. Cooley. w. M; George c. Terrill, s. w.; Thomas Galpin, J. W. James Huntington, treasurer; A. D. Warner, secretary; George Capewell, trustee. The amount in the treasury for the new year is $3l6, without cent of indebtedness.
 Hiram sodRe, No. IS, Free and Accept ed Masons will hold public installation of officers on Thursday of next week. The most worshipful grand master oi Connecticut is invited to be present Admission by special invitations only.
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Christmas candy, figs, grapes, etc, at Wal ner, Taylor X Curtis.
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BRIDGEW AFTER.

Miss Fanny Treat teaches scnoool ir Pohtatuck district, Southbury.
 J. G. Welton spent Sunday in Dan bury.
 Mrs Peter Wooster died, last Sunday morning, after q long illness. She was about 6S years of age. The funeral was attended from the church on Tuesday af- ternoon, Rev G.. H. Smith officiating.
 Invitations are out for social hop in the Town hall, Friday evening, the 23d
 Henry Northrop of Southville has been threshiDg out Amos Northrop's crop o1 oats, by steam. His four-horse power engine makes things hum.
 Mrs Charles Russell of Harwinton vis- ited her sister, Miss Laura Minor.
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Preach, who escaped with siight bruises, The horse ran and broke the wagon con- siderably.
 T. W. Turney and William Ward, Jr., are supplying Gould and Jennings with milk during the holidays.
 Friends of Dr John Leverett, former teacher of the academy, will be pleased to hear that he has successful practice in Binghampton, N, Y, his home.
 MT and Mrs John Fitch of Weston, visited at J. l.. Perry's, on Tuesday ev- ening.
 Edward Freeborn returned home to spend the holidays with his family.
 Miss Susan Meeker of Weston is dress making at the Misses Seeley's; also at Mrs Edward Gillette's.
 Mrs Elmer Buckley and family of Greenfield Hill, recently visited with her aunt, Mrs Amelia Wilson.
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position of principal of the high school. This city though containing only a pop: ulation of 15, ,O00. is said to be the rich est city in the world. It is noted for it's beautiful and costly residences.
 Miss Belle Neckerson arrived home on Tuesday from Providedce, k. l., where she is attending school.
 The district schools will all close on Friday for the holiday vacation.
 The board of relief will hold their first meeting Monday, January }.
 Snow storm, No made it's appear ance, Tuesday morning but soon played out only whitening the ground.
 Tbe estate of 5. B. Rowland having been declared insolvent, commissioners will have to be appointed.
 Charles Workman has moved into the red house near Edgar Rowlands.
 $. c. Shaw arrived home Monday from Radford Va., here he is employed as teacher, to spend his Christmas vacation.
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Miss Florence Kellogg is home from "Woodside" for the Christmas vacation. Sandy Paris will move his family to Tennessee, where he will engage in teach ing.
 After January l. James Lee will give up his shop at the Iron Works and rent it to parties now employed there.
 Mir Davidson and his daughter, Mrs Washburn, visited relatives in Easton, last Sabbath,
 Mrs J. l., James spent Monday with friends on Pumpkin Hill.
 John Lee has delivered his fine crop of tobacco to firm in New Milford. He received D and 26c per pound.
 Henry 5. Beers new store is fast near ing completion, and in the near future we shall see Mir Beers and his popular clerk attending to the wants of custom CTS as usual.
 Mrs Howard Andrews is visiting her sister in New Haven and recuperating her health.
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mas goods, on Friday and Saturday only, at E. +. Hawley's A
 Look at the beautiful framed engravings, giving away on his $25. cash card.
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DEATH or MRS JOHN R. BRADLEY

John R. Bradley, died at Sandy Hook at the residence of her son-in-law, Samuel c. Bull, last Friday evening, consump- tiou being the disease with which she was afflicted. She has resided at the Hook since last Spring. She was na- tive of Harwlnton, Conn.,, born 1S37. Two daughters survive her, Miss Ruth A. Bradley and Mrs s. c. Bull. Rev Mir Wright conducted brief service on Tuesday morning and accompanied the family on their sad journey with the re- mains 10 New Haven, where the inter- ment took place in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs Bradley's husband was formerly proprietor of the Bradley house on State street fn New Haven.
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BETHEy.
A NEW DRUG STORE.

Charles J. English, formerly opened his new drug store on Wednesday even, ing under the style of Bethel pharmacy with d full line of drugs, patent medi cins, usually to be found in a store o1 that kind. Mir English has secured the services of F. J. Garvin, formerly with Parker < Wards of Stamford. Conn. who will manage the business for him
 Wooster council, No. 28, o. U. A. M. nominated officers at their meeting last Monday evening. They will hold their semi-annual election next Monday even- ing.
 asGeorge A. Winner is having a circular veranda built about the front of his re- sidence on Grand street.
 The foundation for Cornelius 5. Me kenze's new house on Grand street has been completed. Patrick Dulan had the contract.
 Henry Beaupain has purchased strip of land of George k. Osborne adjoining his place on High street which will greatly improve it's appearance.
 The Congregational Sunday school will hold their auuual Christmas enter tainment on Monday evening. December 26.
 The work of widening Greenwood avenue on Farnum's Hill goes steadily on. When finished it will be big im- provement in the appearance of the avenue. The sidewalk is also being graded and will be paved and curbed.
 St Thomas Sunday school will hold their annual Christmas entertainment in Nichols opera house on Wednesday evening, December 2S, commencing at : o'clock. There will be departure from the usual order, and as usual the enter tainment will be we'll worth going to see.
 The Methodist Sunday school will hold their Christmas tree entertainment in the lecture room of their church, to- morrow, (Saturday) evening. There will also be special Christmas service on Sunday evening to consist of speak ing of pieces and singing of Christmas carols by the little ones.
 Lady Jefferson council D. of l.. will celebrate it's third anniversary this (Fri- day) evening. They have prepared to entertain members from sister councils in Danhury, Bridgeport and New Mill ford. It is also expected that some of the state officers will be present.
 Arthur F. Judson is home from New York city for a holiday vacation.
 Bethel lodge, No, 3l56 have,two can didates for membership upon which they will confer the degrees upon their first meeting in January.
 Lady Jefferson council, D. of L.. will elect officers, this evening.
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RAILROAD TOPICS.

Now that the number of trains at the Junction has been greatly increased and all passenger uIaips now pass tbe west side of the station the danger to any one passing through there is greatly increas- de, but still the disagreement of those most interested in having something done remains. They are just as firm that they only are right and every one else wrong. The railroad has always been willing to do what could be agreed upon, but noth- ing can be, hence the public must be in danger till the number and magnitude of the accidents will compel some action in the matter.
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Wooster council, No. 2S, o. U. A. NJ. |, nomina ted officers at their meeting last Monday evening. They will hold their semi-annual election next Monday even-
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A BUSINESS CHANGE.

The firm of Taylor & Blake, undertake CTS and furniture dealers at Sandy Hook, has been dissolved. Frank McGran hav- ing purchased the interest of the late M |. ". Blake. The firm will hereafter be known under the title of Taylor & Me- Gran. George F. Taylor, member of the old firm, continues in the new. Both are popular young men. They are handling q large line of furniture, pictures, etc, and have wagons and doll carriages for the children.
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Tales. Of Two Counties.
BLOOMFIELD.
DEATH OF MRS MEEKER.

The funeral of Mrs Meeker, who died on Wednesday,, December II, took place on Friday, Rev MT Whitcome conducting the services. The deceased was 57 years old. Her childhood was spent in New town, her home being the house now owned by Patrick Rady. She leaves a daughter, Mrs Edmund Weld, and four grandchildren. The interment was in the central cemetrY.
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MRS IRA SHERMAN.

Another longtime resident of Sandy Hook, passed away on Sunday night in the d&&kh of Mrs Ira Sherman, at the age of 09. She was native of Pawling. N. N. Two daughters survive, one living at W1<erbury and the other at Litchfield
 Inc Mneral was held at the Methodist cbur1& on Tuesday, Rev MT Brown of-
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HATTERTowN.

An evangelist named smith is holding meetings in the school house, this week.
 The Sunday school will have their Christmas tree, Saturday evening. There will be songs and recitations appropriate for the occasion.
 This seems to be bard winter on horses as Fred Porter has lost one and o. N. Platt two inside of week.
 Miss Libbie Peek Is visiting at John Stillson's.
 Miss Emily Seeley has sold an excel lent horse to c. D. Stillson of Hattertown.
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pET1T1oNlNG PRESIDENT CLARK.

Newtown business men presented a petition to President Clark of the Con- solidated railroad this week. asking for the return of the afternoon train and better mail facilities. Treasurer North rop of the savIngs bank is in receipt of a reply which states that the matter of running the trains will be carefully stud jed and what seems to be the greatest good to the greatest number will go. The letter points out the fact that the Housatonic railroad lost money as showh by it's statements.
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ficlatlng. The pail bearers were Messrs William Ackley. s. P. Glover, g F. Til. son, George Graham, Charles w. Day ton and A. w. Burritt. Mrs Sherman left property amounting to about $50O0. A son, William Sherman, who died some years ago, ran blacKs mith shop at the Hook. Her husband died several years ago. Mrs Sherman was member of the Methodist church and had many friends.
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THE LEAP YEAR SOIREE.

Don't forget the leap year soiree, Mon- day evening, the 26th. The following are the names of the committee of ar engagements: Katie Leavy, Katie Houri- gan, Mary Callahan, Annie Curtin, Susie Cribbens, Marcela Klhride; reception committee, Mary A. Lynch, Annie Mo- Cartan, Mary J. Houlihan; floor com- mittee, Mary J. Shea, Mary McEiroy Nellie Gaffney, Katie McMahon, Mary Jordan, Jennie Coles, Sarah Halpin and Johanna Gaffney
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CHRISTMAS AT ST PAUL'S.

The festival of St Paul's Sunday school will be held in the church on Saturday evening at P. III. A table will be pre- pared by rhe ladies in the Sunday school room for the children after the service The presents will be arranged on an im- mense star brilliantly lighted with wax candles
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Firstolass for cure ot bruises, sprains and rheumatism. Captain D. II. Macauley of No. 2 Engine company, Baltimore, Md, say s; 'sThe members of our company have thor oughly tried Salvation Oil tor sprains, bruises and rheumatism and 1t has given satistaction in every case. We rcgard il as a frst-class linfmenf
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

A CHAPTER OF HORSE ACCIDENTS.
 G. W. Mitchell found one of his horses strangled to death in the stable. The horse got his foot over the hitch rope and cast himself, causing strangulation. H. M. Garfield is unfortunate in the loss of another horse, while coming from Woodbury, Monday ,the horse fell, break ing his leg and was obliged to be killed.
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Messrs w. A. Leonard, H. M. Clark, Frank Wright, Fred Curtis, Hobart Cur tis, A. s. Hawley, George Taylor, Ho- bart Wheeler, Charles c. Peck. Will Northrop, Rob Beers and Harry Beers, are the gentlemen who have charge of the dance at the Town hall, next Friday evening, the 30th.
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Among those who have registered at Dicks, this week, are the following: w. w. Perkins. George c. Perkins and Cur tis P. Gately of Mamaroneck, NY, Hen ry Byrnes of New York, c. W. Bailey of New Haven, w. II. Lincoln of Boston and R. w. Burritt of Bridgeport.
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Mrs Leroy E. Glover of Danbury, a sister-in-law of Seleetman w. H. Glover, died on Monday at Danbury. She had been d sufferer from cancerout trouble. She was lady of estimable character. Her age was 47. Selectman and Mrs Glover attended the funeral on Wednes- 6aV
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TAUNTON's FESTIVITIES.

The Taunton Sunday school has made extra preparations for it's Christmas fes- tival on Monday night. There will be a tree and gifts. Extra music has been arranged and other exercises. The ex- ercises will begin at p. m. All are in- yited
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AT SIT JOuN'S.

The children's Christmas festival at St Johns church in Sandy Hook will be held on Tuesday night. There will be Christmas tree, with presents for the youngsters. Rev O. O, Wright will read 'a Christmas story. The orchestra will play with the organ.
 Rev o. O. Wright will give the third in his series of lectures at St. Johns on social topics, tomorrow night, speaking on "The holy familv."
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J. H. Blackman has porker on exhi- bition in his market, which tipped the scales to a tune of 300 pounds. It was raised by Elmer Frost of Bridgewater.
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Mrs Emily A. Bennett goes to New Haven on Wednesday next, to attend the executive meeting of the grand lodge, l, O. c. T.
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THE BEE was favored on Tuesday by a brief visit from Rev James F. Hoyt of Cheshire, formerly pastor of the Congre- gatiOnal church.
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The ladies prayer meeting will be held next Tuesday at 3 o'clock with Mrs Minor and Mrs Middlebrook.
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A meeting of Trinity guild will be held next Thursday evening at Mrs E. l.. .Johnson's.
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AT HAWLEYNILLE

The Hawleyvile Sunday school will hold it's Christmas tree on Tuesday night. Rev Mir Linsley will be present
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H. E. Bradley will open his new store at Zoar, today.
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EASTON.

One evening recently, while Mir and Mrs Levi French were out driving, in passing horse and wagon, they drove too pear the ditch. The wagon was over
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Among the names which have been placed on the register at the Grand Gen. tral, this week, were the following: J. H. Lynch of New Haven, c. II. Hawley of Bethel, A. w. Macomber of Boston. R. c. Davdge. Jr, of New York, c. C.. Holcomb of New Haven. c. c. shannon of Brookfield and F. B. Scofield of New York.
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Dr Richardson is caring for George Lake, who is sick at the home of his fath- erin law, Henry French at Huntingtown.
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Jennie A. Lockwood, 3S years old, died on Wednesday, from the result of bronchial troubles. The funeral will be held this morning.
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c. A. Close of Danbury, the piano tuner, was in town, yesterday.
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s. c. Bull will close out his holiday stock at prices that will bring in the GUS toners. Give him a call.
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Grand Opening of HOLIDAY G GODS.

Every conceivable description, including the most complete line Of Toys, Dolls and games to be found in the city. Prices range from 25s to 50 per cent lower than similar goods can be purchased for elsewhere. Our assortment of useful and ornamental goods is doubly as large this year as it has been heretofore and 8 dollar spent with us will go far a s $ .25 will in most houses.
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Mrs l.. c. Gilbert has visited Mrs J w. Beach of Monroe.
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Great Sale of Perfumes
 and Fancy Soap.

At about one half their real value. Great est offering Of fine extracts, triple and toilet waters ever made. Stock includes Violet, Heliotrope, Lilly of the Valley, White Rose, Jockey Club, White Lilac, Ylang Ylang, West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbutus All sizes and in elegant bottles.
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RESTRICT OF BEDDING ss. P

' U Court, December 20, A. D. 1892.
 Estate ot SAMUEL E. ROWLAND, late of Bedding in said district, deceased. RWHEREAs-The Administrator on said es. tate has represented the same to be inSoIVent
 ORDERED-That commissioners to receive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate of 1872, at o'clock D. m and the administrator is directed to cite, by advertising in a news paper published in Fairfield county and hay ing ciI cuation in said district all persons interested to appear at said time and place to be heard relative to said appointment and return make to this court. EDWARD P. SHAW, Judge.
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ASPETUCK.

Mir and Mrs Thomas Foster spend Christmas with relatives on Long Island
 Charles Downs has received a pensioE of $l0 per month also $500 back pay
 F. $. Sherwood and w. B. Osborn have bought poultry in New York for the Christmas market.
 The marriage of Miss Carrie Squires to John Baldwin of l. l.. will take place at her uncle's, Robert Gray, on Thurs day evening, Rev J. Dunkirke officiating
 .Iobn $, Kellogg sold his fat oxen to $. R. Wells. MT Wells also bought fat COW of Frank Sherwood and seven fine fat steers of Frank Banks of Greenfield Hill
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Thomas J. Corbett will make application to the Legislature, January session, 1893, for the restoration ot any rights he may have lost by conviction Of perjury before the Superior Court, New Haven, A Dril F, 1887.
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Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Sam Harris, the hustling Danbury clothier, is giving handsome holiday book with every $3.50 purchase. Read his advertisement.
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ON THE MAIN FLOOR.

Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods, CIoaks, Shawls, Furs, Waterproots, Millinery, Linens, Domes- tics, Blankets, Comfortables, Hosiery, Under wear, Gloves, Gents Furnishings, Umbrellas, Jewelry, Plush Goods, Ribbons, Laces, Muf- f1ers, Stationery, Handkerchiefs. Special sale of Ribbons for fancy work.
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A perfect fitting pair of shoes, or a nice comfortable pair of slippers, are among the useful items that make good presents. A nice fancy pair of rubber boots for miss or child, will please the little folks, and are articles fathers of families cannot afford to dispense with. Our readers will do we'll to call on John M. Darrigan at his new stand, 416 Main street, Bridgeport, and eXam- inc his complete stock of footwear.
 D. A. Salmon of Westport is making a tremendous cut in prices on holiday goods, closing out his stock at greatly reduced prices. Give him a call.
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THE ECONGREGATIONAL OBSERVANCE.

IOINFhI1 VI''7T@IN 1h4NN1I@'
 Rev Mir Delzell will preach a sermon appropriate to Christmas on Sunday morning.
 The Christmas festival of the Sunday school will be held next Friday night. There will be a tree with gifts for the children. Christmas music and exercis- es will round out the program.
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Mrs Marshall Sears is on the sick list
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OST-A valuable Wire Terrier Dog, medi- IL um size, dark grey or slate color, answer ing name of Bobby. The finder will be re- warded by informing HENRY CARROLL, Sandy Hook, Conn.,