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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

The grand jury last week, had a jolly
GOOD time. For offences of a minor ma
i7nro such as being absent for a short
time without sufficient cause, a small
fine of something to eat in the shape of
oranges and apples was the order. The
GcnIf'' of the jury wasi assessed an en-
trance fee, which the young merchant
bore with commendable equaninlity. But
such is life.
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BRIDGEPORT.
PAYNE-HOWE.

Standing in the chancel of OliveG church, with the mellow glow of the light shedding soft tone over the scene, Miss Edith M., daughter of Edward Payne of l2 Grand street, was married to Harvey F. Howe. Wednesday evening, April 20. The bride was attired in pearl gray, with velvet and steel trimmings and carried a bouquet of white roses. After the ceremony, the bridal party left on the z 43 train for short trip to east ern cities. Among the presents were the following: Silver knives, brides father; silver forks. brides mother; silver tea knives, MT and Mrs Horace Gilbert; sil- yer sugar shell, Mir and Mrs Rupert Crane of Bethel; silver spoons, Mir and Mrs Charles Suckley; silver salt and
 pepper box, MT and Mrs F.B. Finch; sill yer gold lined orange spoons, Charles Dunn; silver pickle fork, salt spoon, mustard spoon, Mir and Mrs George Skaats; silver napkin rings, Mrs Jennie Everts of New York; glass berry set, Mrs and Miss Mamie Eaton; toilet bot tie, Miss Ada Eaton; fruit dish, Mrs L. F. Marshall; glass set, Horace E. Hoyt;
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NICHOLS.

The birthday party given in honor of Miss Alice Watkins, last Friday evening, was enjoyed by large number, notwith- standing the weather was very unpleas- ant. Miss Watkins was the, recipient of a number of pretty gifts from her friends.
 Miss Lizzie Wildman of Bridgeport was guest of Nathan B. Curtis, last week.
 The latest news from Morris Mum is unfa vorable and he is expected home, in a few days.
 Seymour Hockey has moved into the house he recently bought of Charles Am bier.
 The Christian Endeayor society have changed the hour of meeting from to 6 30 p m, Sunday evenings. Preaching by the pastor, Rev Henry Whitney, at 30.
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formerly of Brooklyn, who died at the residence of J. s. Blakeman, last Friday, was attended by Rev Mir Garner of the Stratfield Baptist church. She was in her 93d year. Interment at Fairfield.
 John Poland has made further i'm provement by putting new verandah in front of his farm house.
 K. H. Nichols has bought fine black horse for his family to drive.
 Simon Reitter has started his ice route.
 Arthur Wilson's valuable Collie dog has had stroke of paralysis and can hardly crawl about.
 I. B. Wilson intends to move his barn from Jennings Woods to his place on the avenue.
 Owing to the dry weather, forest fires have been numerous about here, but no serious damage is reported.
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TRUMBULL.

Tait & Sons factory will shut down, this week, to add new steam dryers and new engine.
 Rev K. K. Holden of Olivet church, Bridgeport, preached in the Congrega- tional church, Sunday morning. in ex- change with Rev W. F. White.
 Miss Mary Lawyer spoke in the Con gregational church, Tuesday evening, on the A. M. As work in the South and among the mountain whites. Her ad- dress was much appreciated and will, no doubt, strengthen former interest in this work.
 The home department of the Congre- gational Sunday school now numbers 70 members, all of whom have been supplied with quarterlies for Bible study.
 s. J. Parks's store is getting along rapidly.
 Mrs w. F. Tait is visiting in Bridge port.
 Elijah Beach lost COW, last week.
 Leroy Patchen spent Sunday in Trum- bull
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nia. No word was received from him and his friends could not tell whether he was living or dead. Last week, howev- CT, they were pleasantly reminded of the fact that he was still fright side up with care" by his sudden appearance in their midst. He was warmly welcomed. We sincerely hope MT Gregory will conclude to reside here permanently.
 Rev J. w. Jennings was away, over Sunday and E. P. Shaw supplied the pull pit.
 M. H. Platt has bought car of phos- phate to enrich his onion patch of seven acres.
 John O'Keefe is helping Miss Mary A. Dennisou with her farm work.
 The sister of Mrs T. Ryan arrived, last week, from Ireland. Her family of two sons and daughter accompanied her. She sailed in the Majestic and was only six days on the voyage. Her nephew, T. M. Ryan, met her in New York
 We understand that Stephen Sanford has rented his shop to parties in Stepney who will soon commence the manufac- ture of fancy buttons.
 Alonzo, youngest son of Walter Beers, died in Bethel, Tuesday morning, of heart disease. He was born in Bedding and lived here until he went to Bethel with his father, a short time ago. He was 19 years of age.
 Sparks from a locomotive fired the grass near the premises of w. F. Mande- vile at the station and came near to burning his home.
 The drought is becoming serious and, unless rain comes soon, short crop of hay will be the result.
 Giles Potter, State agent of the board of education, visited the schools of Red ding, last week, to look after truants and absentees from school. He talked quite plainly to those who are in the habit of staying away from school and left blanks with each teacher to be forwarded week. ly, containing the names of absentees.
 Clarence Rundle will take Dan Greens meat route through Sandy Hook.
 Don't forget to register your dogs.
 The personal effects of the late William Godfrey were sold at auction at the Town house, Saturday morning, by order of the selectmen, to pay his funeral expenses. They brought less than $10.
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castor and towels, Mrs Stephen Parks of Irumoull; table cloth and napkins, Mrs John Fuller; table cloth and napkins, Miss Mamie Shannon; napkins, MT and Mrs George L. Hubbell; towels, Mrs James Newell; towels, P. Steiber: pie ture, MT and Mrs Frank Smith: hand some lamp, Mir and Mrs Thomas Brown; lamp, Miss Annie Hinderer; lamp, Mir and Mrs G. 4. Fowler; cracker far. Mrs Fred Hlnderer; counterpane, Seymour Hawley of Trumbull; marble clock, Mir and Mrs Brightman of Bristol; towels. & friend; tidy Mrs Howe of Thomaston; silk scarf, Miss Sadie Brightman of Bris- tol; counterpane, MT and Mrs J. Howe of Thomaston; splasher, Miss Alice Brightman of Bristol
 Henry M. Johnson, native of New town and paralyzed for 3 years, died at 193 Fairfield avenue, Monday, 69 years old. Funeral. Thursday afternoon.
 Washington Park Nj. E. church has in- creased Rev I. NJ. Fosters salary from SlSOO to S200O.
 The second anniversary of the ladies' afternoon prayer meeting was held in the lecture room of the South church, Tuesday. There was large attendance and the remarks Of Rev Mrs Davenport. the leader, were very appropriate and helpful.
 President Isaac Holden of the Scieutif- ic society gave a very interesting illus trated lecture before the society, Tues day evening, on ''Some of our Fresh Water Alga'' Mir Holden has been president of the society for a number of years and, as a mark of appreciation and esteem, DE. .Secor, in the name of the society, presented President Holden with beautiful azalia in full bloom. T. E.Peck also presented the society with check for $20 to buy apparatus. Rev B. E.Warner was appointed representative of institutions to represent the society it a meeting of the University Extension to be held at Stratford. Next weeks lee ture will be given by Dr Leonard Waldo on 'Stringed Instruments" and will be illustrated by Prof Hartley.
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The senior dancing class had very pleasant time at their reception, last week Thursday night.
 James Leavitt has returned from New York for the Summer and is superintend- ing the painting of the family residence. Mrs Leavitt will return about the 9th of May.
 Henry P. Stagg and Frank E. Blake man were chosen delegates to State and district conventions; the old Republican committee were re-appointed.
 Mrs Hudson has returned to the John- son place for the Summer.
 Alfred Curtis was taken suddenly ill while at work on the Curtis house and is confined at home.
 The duties of gate tender proved too arduous for Jo Pendleton and his place has been filled by another man.
 The shad season is very late and but few have been taken. Capt Clark, the veteran fisherman. is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
 F. c. Wood is turning his attention to the real estate business. He reports sales of Bridgeport property.
 pr Collins lost a valuable dog; run over by the cars.
 Mrand Mrs George White were thrown from their carriage while driving in Mill ford and Mrs White had one of her arms broken.
 Stanley Beach gave an entertainment in s. D. Smiths store. Wednesday even- ing, to aid a New York charity.
 Mrs Charles Dayton died in Norwalk, last week and was brought here for interment in Putney cemetery. She was sister of Liveryman Cook of Bridgeport.
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LYONS PLAIN.

Mrs James Burr of Monroe and Mrs Elizabeth Hitchcock of New Haven were guests of Mrs B. A. Salmon, Saturday and Sunday.
 Thomas Treadwell and family spent Sunday with Mrs E. Brady at Belden's hill, Wilton.
 NJ. D. Treadwell lost an OK, last week.
 Charles $. Banks of Easton is enter tained at Mrs NJ. l.. Fanton's.
 Mrs Hamilton, Miss Bessie, Mrs Mary N. Banks, Miss Alice Merwin, Mrs Phebe A. Fanton, John W. Gulick and Rev AL exander Hamilton attended Christ church, Westport, Friday. It was a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary. Miss Emery, secretary, was the speaker.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

Mrs Marvin Goodsell, who has been very sick for some time, is no better and but little hope is entertained of her re- covery.
 Oliver Burr is having painting done on his house.
 The c. E. meeting, Friday, 22d, was led by Dea Dwight Banks. Though the attendance was small, an interesting meeting was held.
 Although the attendance at the sing ing class, Monday, 25th, was not as large as sometimes, an interesting and profit able meeting was held.
 The celebration of the Lords Supper will occur at the church, next Sunday, May l.
 Dr Plumley delivered, Sunday, 24th, the second in a series of sermons on bib- Heal history.
 A surprise party was held at George Stebb's, Saturday night, 23d.
 Miss Fannie Conkling has returned from visit with her sister in Philadel- phia.
 Warner Ogden is living at the More house place.
 Miss Emma Ferris visits her sister, Mrs William Hill of Bedding.
 Sherwood Banks has horse very sick at Southport. Dr Prophet, the veteri- nary surgeon of Bridgeport, has it under treatment.
 John Hawley drives a new horse, bought of Marvin Goodsell.
 Clarence Bradley and family of Bridge port were guests at Zalmon Bradley's, Sunday.
 Misses Clara Baadley and Laura Dowd spent Easter at Rye.
 Simon Burr is now in the employ of Maurice Merwin.
 Miss Hulda Meeker has sold her yoke of oxen to Warner Ogden.
 James Sherwood is to have a new bay window and kitchen built by Carpenter Benjamin Middlebrook.
 Mrs Harry Hull has entertained her daughter, Mrs Frank Edwards.
 Elmer Buckley and wife, Burr Ogden and wife attended the wedding anniver- sary of MT and Mrs William Buckley of Plattsville.
 John Barlow is iu the employ of H. R. Elwood, Jr.
 Burr Wilson and wife of Easton have recently visited Mrs Betsy Ogden.
 Mrs Dora Beers has been with her aunt, Mrs Goodsell, during her late sick ness.
 Curtiss Banks and Jesup Jennings spent Sunday at Long Hill.
 Theodore Beardsley and friend of Ncwtown have visited F. l.. Sherwood and William Wakeman. They did not come prepared to take back q load and, when near John Ogden's, the load on rhe's side went out in the mud. MT Ogden went to the rescue; with the aid of George Parrack, they soon had them loaded up again.
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STAMFORD.

A barge loaded with coal bound for Derby ran aground on 8 bar below the dock.
 The children in the county home will be taken to their new residence at Nor walk, early in May.
 The cemetery association meets, Sat- urday evening, 3oth, for election of officers.
 May is the date of the married men and bachelors ball in Town hall. D. l.. Rhoades is chairman of the committee of arrangements.
 Mrs Ezra Wheeler and family have re- turned to the family residence for the Summer.
 The ME- .Endeavor society held very pleasant soeiable at the home of Miss Ona Curtis, Tuesday eveniog.
 JIM .Dorman's children, who have been very i'll with scarlet fever, are rapidly regaining health.
 MT and Mrs Leigh, who have resided in town for several years, have moved to New Rochelle.
 Ebert E. Curtis was arrested for as sauls by Constable Stagg. The complain ants were John and Annie Rose. The case was brought before Justice Peck and continued till May 3.
 Mrs Josiah Booth has returned from q two weeks visit in Springfield, Mass.
 The library association have received a $420 donation from the heirs of the late Benjamin ufford, to be held in trust for the benefit of the association.
 Mrs G.C. Russell Of Boston is with her mother, Mrs Mallett.
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GREENS FARMS.

Mrs c. Taylor is expected back, next week. She will make her residence with Ed. Burr at the old homestead.
 Rev H. Davies is delivering series of addresses on the Christian Endeavor pledge in the Sunday evening service. The subject of the first was, ''Why we have pledge, or where we stand"
 Miss Ida Jennings, who has visited friends in Danbury, is expected home on Tuesday.
 Wednesday, the farmers club held double memorial meeting in honor of the deaths of II. B. Wakeman and D. H. Sherwood. s. B. Sherwood, judge of pro- bate, spoke on the life of MT Wakeman; whilst Dea W. J. Jennings spoke on MT Sherwood.
 Extensive alterations in the stables of E. T. Bedford's residence have been in progress for some time and are nearly finished. Accommodations have been fitted up for nine horses in separate stalls.
 Born, last week, to MT and Mrs Fred Riedel, son.
 Pearl Smith and Henry Crabtree, fin- ishers at the Sooysmith place, will return to their Maine homes, this week.
 Ladies' missionary society, Wednesday afternoon, in the parlors, ? 30 p m.
 S. Elwood is reported dangerously sick with heart disease.
 John Alvord is fencing his place with fine wood railing. He has not yet suc- ceeded in letting his house.
 The last of the special services con- ducted by the pastor in Cross Highway, was conducted, Wednesday evening. The services have been well attended. Twelve have signified their position on the side of truth and righteousness.
 J. H. Jennings was elected delegate to represent the church in the annual meet ing of the Fairfield West cOnsociation which meets in the new church in Fair field, May ?.
 Rev H. Davies expects to make trip to Montreal, next week, and will not oc- cupy the pulpit, May s.
 PROGRAM OF THE FARMERS CLUB MEMORIAL. Opening address by President H Jenuings. Song "Some Sweet Day." Misses Alice Jen nings Clara Beers and Lucy Barton.
 "Lite and work of Henry Banks Wakeman, |" by S.B.Sherwood.
 Vocal duet, "The Morning Land," Misses Alice Jennings and Lucy Barton.
 Life and work of David Hull Sherwood" Reading, poem, "Resignation," by Longfel- low, Miss Alice Jennings.
 Song, Mrs W. c. Jennings.
 Song, "Carried by the Angels" Misses Alice Jennings, Clara Beers, Lucy Barton.
 Resolutions were passed respecting both the deceased brethren, to be entered upon the records of the club and to be transmitted to the families of the deceased.
 The addresses of President J. H. Jennings and of Judge S.B. Sherwood will be printed in full in the next BEE.
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ASPETUCK,

Miss Hulda Meeker of Greens Farms has visited Mrs Burton Merwin.
 Misses Nettie and Agnes Bradley have visited their sister, Mrs Burr Wood of Deerfield.
 William Wakeman has traded oxen with l. c. Gilbert of Newtown.
 Miss Allie Foster visits friends in Ridgefeld
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GOOD HILL-BRADLEYVILLE.

At the Republican caucus at the office of the axe factory, last week, Dewitt c. Bradley and Henry B. Wheeler were elected delegates to the State and dis trict conventions and Dewitt c. Bradley appointed town committee.
 Miss Hattie N. Adams visits her niece, Miss Alice Gulick, at Atlantic City, N. J.
 Frank Ferris and George Brown were turned over and narrowly escaped ducking in the Saugatuck at Burr's bridges, Saturday.
 MT and Mrs Charles Hotchkiss of South Britain are guests of Mrs E. Fitch.
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Monday. April 2e.

Monday, April 29. Ready with Oxford ties.
 Starting moderately at 88c. and continuing up through the various grades to $4 30.
 At $1: About a hundred pairs of bright dongola Oxford ties, sensible style, handsewed; an odd lot, S1 25 value.
 At $1 25 !: A number of styles; bright dongola and colored feathers. One very pretty sort is of dark brown goat, with tips of same material. Another of bright dongola with patent leather tips At $2: Handsome styles of fine kid, some plain, others with pat ent leather.
 There is a beautiful style of Russia leather at $2 30. Russia is in great demand this season. Elaborate styles of patent leather combined with other material, $3, $3 50 and $4 30.
 John G. Rowland. 405 Main St., Bridpeport. Conn
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LONG HILL.

The demand for rents is so great that s. B. Beardsley has decided to convert his cigar box factory into dwelling house.
 W. B. Coan's new house on Center street is ready for the plasterers.
 Our church choirs, Episcopal and Methodist, are much improved by the ad- dition of several excellent voices.
 Frank l.. Wheeler, our wide awake butcher, has treated his buildings to a coat of paint and they look much i'm proved.
 MT and Mrs David French left, Mon day, for Florida, where they will sojourn for several weeks for the benefit of MT French's health.
 A. Coap, nearly 90, will have one of the earliest, largest and best gardens in Long Hill. He allows no one to fool with it, but does all the work himself.
 c. s. Booth, with his daughter Camil- la, visited his father, E. Booth, Saturday.
 A family will occupy s. B. Beardsley's new house as soon as completed.
 Parker & Dewhirst are repairing the road and the huge steam roller is again on our street, engineered by Fred Burton.
 Frank Kennedy and Robert Turney are happy possessors of new Victor safeties.
 Misses Lora Tousey and Edith Turney took trip to New York, Wednesday.
 Mrs John Radcliffe has been sick for several weeks with grip.
 Mrs George Fulford returned to New Haven, Monday, much. improved in health.,
 Orville Mallett has presented fine flag pole to the Long Hill school.
 Mrs Louise Beardsley has returned from Southern California, where she has been spending the Winter.
 Misses May Wills anb Alice Wheeler have gone to Buffalo and Niagara Falls for several weeks. -sE
 Charles Sweezy is tearing down the old house owned by Mrs Mary Beardsley. It has been an unsightly object for many years and all will be glad to have it removed.
 F. s. Shelton is painting his house and making other improvements.
 The entertainment given under the auspices of Parlor Rock council, We'd nesday evening, 20th, was decided success. The fine evening, large au- dience and the nicely rendered program, were all that could be desired. The even ing's entertainment opened with music by the band; then song, ssShip Ahoy,' by c. Radcliffe and $. Beardsley; reel tation by Mrs Wright; song, Away Down on the Swanee River," with au- toharp accompaniment,b Mrs O.Burton and Miss Kate Hurd ;character sketch by w. Eastwood; recitation by Miss A. Kent; music by band; Dutch recitations by John Gabler; comic song, s'Hey Rube,'' by H. Tousey and J.. Gabler and roaring farce, Hans Won Smash"
 The characters in the farce were taken by Mrs D. s. French, Misses Edith Tousey and Agnes Kent, Messrs Beardsley Eastwood, Gabler, Kennedy. Each did well and was heartily encOred. The com mittee wish to thank all who took part and made the evening success.
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mission and will be sent to New Haven in few days.
 The public schools are closed, to-day, on account of a teachers convention in Bridgeport
 Mir Sooysmith and family have moved into their new residence at Phipps beach.
 c. NJ. Taintor, Mrs William Wakeman and Miss Jessup have returned from the South.
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DEERFIELD.

Misses Laura Dowd, Clara Bradley and Alice Nichols have returned from pleasant trip in Rye, N. Y.
 James Jennings has a new horse and now drives span of whites.
 Mrs J. R. Jennings has entertained her brother and cousin.
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sTRATFIELD.

Mr Jesmer has bought a fine coop of Rose Combed Brown Leghorns from par ties at Daniels Farm.
 The funeral of Miss Lydia Bulkley,
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A!E1e* x(o

WHY DON'T THEY SHOW THE PROOF?
 The house that asks low prices ought to be proud of showing that fact to the public Many clothing houses dress their windows with great taste, but carefully avoid showing single price Are they proud of their prices? Look at the difference at Meigs Co.,, our mammoth window filled with goods and prices Where do you do your buying? Do you prefer the place where they careful not to show the prices before asking you n wouldn't you rather trust the house that dis plays prices and leaves your judgment to settle the question as to merit
 Send in your orders Goods returned at our expense if not satisfactory.
 New stock of the Star Laundered outing shirts made with the Natick collar and link cuffs. z. z. :::;'> : LAIN osbIhA..1.., :, 0..-,....
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BEDDING.

Eighteen years ago, Charles A. Greg ory left Connecticut and went to Califor-
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The senior dancing class had very pleasant time at their reception, last week Thursday night.
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Mrs c. Taylor is expected back, next week. She will make her residence with Ed. Burr at the old homestead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-02-18
RFFDSNHT,F-

The New York Auction Store which
has become so popular among the lady
shoppers of Reedsville and Vicinity, is
one of a system of 5000 similar stores
operated in the United States and is con-
trolled by G. b. Rouss, of New York City.
The supply is derived from manufactur-
ers, jobbers, importers bankrupt sales
and small crowded out manufacturers, to
whom Mr.. Rouss advances a low percent
age above the cost of their goods, and
furnishes them money to continue their
business during the season. This stock
consists of Ladies' and Gents Furnish
ing Goods, Tinware, Glassware, Linens,
Housekeeping Novelties, and Notions
While the stock is not large, a consign-
ment of new goods reaches Us daily, and
our counters. A new and attractive style
every twenty four hours. The prices
these good are sold at cannot be dupli-
Gated by any other merchant in Reeds
vile unless sold OF sacrifice. Goods
are as we represent them, or the money
cheerfully refunded, after you have ex-
amined them at your home. Come and
see us. No trouble to show stock.
n. Y. AUCTION STORE
Reedsville. Wis. Z. O. KIEHL.