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The record-union., 1892-09-02
A RUSTY KNIFE-BLADE.

1t May Cause the Total Loss of a
Chfld's Sight.
There is reason to fear that little
Claude Swain, the six-year-ol boy who
was injured not long ago while playing
"mumble-peg," will lose both his eyes in
consequence of the accident. One eye
had to be removed couple of days since,
and the other is so badly affected that it
may not be possible to save it,
The accident consisted of an injury in
tiicted just below one of his eyes by the
point of knife. The blade was proba-
bly, rusted and thus poisoned the wound
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Police Court Cases.

In the Police Court yesterday Charles
Wetzel was found guilty of battery, and
was also fined $40 for using foul language
on the witness-stand.
Leroy Fisher was found guilty of being
a common drunkard, and viii be sem
fenced to-day.
The case of Joseph Oberly for disturb
ing the peace, also went over until to-day.
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CHRONICLE ROUTEs.-A. J. WOOL
having bought the ' Chronicle" routes in
this city and Yolo from w. Doan, an
nounces that the agency will be attended
to carefully in all departments. The
Office will be at Hammers drug store,
Fourth and K streets, as before.
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Furniture at Auction.

On Tuesday, the 9Th, d. j. Simmons q
Co. will sell at auction at 1880 A. NJ, at
the residence, 1913 G street, all the fur
nlture and carpets of nine rooms, being a
complete housek outfit.
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Mhen Trnue1inn

Whether on pleasure bent, or business.
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly and efiec-
lively on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
preventing levers, headaches and other
forms of sickness. For sale in 20 cnnt
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
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Admission Dav.

A special meeting of the Pioneer Asso-
citation was held last evening, at which it
was decided to celebrate Admission Day.
the 9th, in a becoming manner.
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Ditch co1nnanv-

The South Yuha Canal and Water Com
pany are ready to negotiate with those
buying lands on the Chittenden tract,
Sale takes place Saturday, Sept. 3, 1882.
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unusually busy during the past few
weeks in receiving into stock many Of
the advance shipments Of our Fall Goods.
Beautiful Fancy Work Materials and
Novelties in Household Ornaments
abound IN profusion in the small wares,
while all Of the departments are teening
with new things from foreign and home
manufacturers
Among our vast assortment we are
assured that everybody can find items Of
interest.
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Chinese Lotterv Raided

Last evening Police Captain Bradley
captured Chew June and Lee Coon, pro-
prietors Of a Chinese lottery den on I
street
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Sol Smith Russell, who never tailed to
draw full house in Sacramento, is billed
to appear here next week in his new play,
Peaceful Valley" and in his best work,
"A Poor Relation" The latter piece has
been thoroughly revised since it was last
played here.
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PRICE-BUCKLEY-Iu this city, September
1st, at the residence of the brides parents
by Rev. Father Grace, Edwin Price to Nora
Buckley, both of Sacramento
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Phoenix Market.

Platt Brothers. Thirteenth and streets.
Fresh and salt water fish to-day.
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MARRIED.

WRITE to Cooper for everything in the
musical line. 631 street.
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Monday night at the Clunie Opera
house Duncan Clarke's Female Minstrels
will appear. The Oroville Mercury
speaks Of their entertainment as salts
factory and entirely proper, and as varied,
humorous and lively in action.
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SPECIAL SALBAT9 T9:3OOCLOCk TO-DAY.
Upholstery Department.

The items placed in this sale will be found Q
pecial interest to housekeepers at this time.
ITEM NO = Notified Smyrna Floor
Rugs, fringed ends, sizes 26x48, in
handsome patterns and cOlOrings. An
attractive addition to the floor cover
ing Of the dining, sitting or bedroom,
and combine the qualities Of wearing
well and preserving the carpet. Price,
S5 cents.
ITEM NO. 2-Fringed Smyrna Rugs,
mottled design, reversible patterns;
size, 3O-inch by 6O-inch Price,
81 II.
ITEM NO 3 B Full-sized Nottingham
Lace Curtains, ecru color, tapped
edges and in choice designs. Price,
CSC a pair.
ITEM NO 4-Fringed Tapestry Table
Covers, extra heavy and very dur
able. They are in rich antique pat
terms; size, 6Ox63. Price, 95 cents
each.
ITEM NO. 5-Rootier Curtains in red or
olive, with top and bottom border.
We have but a few pairs. Price,
P1 30 GdCll. UPHOLSTERY
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MANHOOD RESTORED.

FOR SALE IN SACRAMENTO, car. nv
Eeters q Ray, Apothecaries, n. E Cor. oth 6K SC
l. +. Phillips, Druggist. N. w. Cor. 9Th s. K Sts
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The tamale-makers' lives have been
made burden to them by the Inspectors,
too. They are notorious for keeping ex-
tremely dirty and fouI-smelling places,
away at them' for a long time. Their
methods Of chicken slaughter and neglect
to dispose of feathers, legs and entrails
teXcept to pile them up in back yards and
cellars) We're the cause of many COM
plants. But" said Mr.. Nichols, .'you
can't hnd one IN town now that is often
sive. We chased them from one naie,h-
borhood to another. until tl.ey fipaiiv
gave up and changed their rnethods.n
W whenever complaint is made of a nuis-
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
arrv Christmas.

Merry Christmas is almost with us and Christmas cards and gifts are in or der. A fine line of new designs in cards, illustrated calendars, booklets. etc, are shown by Northrop, the Art Dealer at 3l John street. Bridgeport. Freezes from Martha's Vineyard. The Lakes of Old and New England, illustrated with etchings. are very fine. He has fine assortment of framed and unframed pas telS, etchngs, oil paintings. French art materials, with which any lady can dec crate pastelS, plaques, etc., equal to hand painting, with full directions free are supplied by him. He is closing out his stock of books for less than cost. Prayer books that sold for one to five dollars you can buy for 90 cents. Po- ems in half Russia for 25c and the popu- lar l2 months for Joe. He ai>, has toys, dolls, scrap and photo albums, aute- graphs, writing desks, etc. An electric motor, which takes the place of an er- zine. is novelty and a great favorite with the boys. He has printing presses from 2 cents to five dollars and complete photographic camera. with full directions for taking pictures, for one dollar. Give him call
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WESTON.
MISS sQUIRE-MR BALDWIN

MISS SQUIRE-MR BALDWIN. A very unique wedding took place at
 the residence of Robert s. Gray on
 Thursday, December p, 1892. The con-
 tracing parties were John l.. Baldwin of
 Brookhaven and Miss Carrie A. Squire of
 Weston, Conn.,, a niece of MT Gray. The
 parlors were tastefully decorated with evergreens, symbolic of the hopes enter
 tained by the score or more relatives and friends present in behalf of the future of
 the happy pair. Precisely at p. m. the
 parties advanced before the officiating clergyman, Rev J. F. Duinkerke, who read the impressive service and pro- nounced the twain one. They presented an attractive appearance. The bride wore short basque and bell skirt, made of dark green serge, trimmed with green velvet and silver cord, and having spray of tea roses fastened at her waist. After. congratulations were extended, the friends were invited to the dining room to partake of the wedding supper. The pair will spend Christmas with their friends here and then begin life together in their Long Island home. The follow ing is list of the presents received: Clock, Ida F. Mills; table cloth, Robert s. Gray; cash B, c. s. Ferris; cash $1, Mrs Lester Fanton; one half dozen sill yer, spoons, Mrs William Van Worst; table cloth, William Van Worst; table cloth and napkins, Mir and Mrs George B. Ferris; table cloth and rug, Mrs Eu- nice Mills; blanket, Leroy B. Mills; towel, Thomas Squire counterpane and towel, Mrs Jeanette Davis; counterpane, Mrs Lydia Gray; knives and forks, Charles E. Mills; pitcher and pillow cas- es; Fred W. Van Worst; castor and nap- kin rings, Miss Charlotte Gray; glass dish, Ella J. Ferris.
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HURLBUTT STREET. WILTON.

Miss Carrie Davis of Liberty Falls, N. Y., is visiting her uncle, Eugene Davis.
 Mrs George B. Gilbert has gone to Troy, N. r., to spend the winter with her sister.
 Mrs William c. Hard of Newtown spent Christmas with Mrs James Bedi- ent.
 Mrs George Nichols has been very sick with an abscess, but is improving under Dr GOrham's care.
 Mrs D. H. Van HOosear has been visit- ing friends in Bethel.
 Charles H. Bedent has been spending few days in New Jersey.
 The Sunday school held Christmas ser vices at the school house on Christmas eve, and very enjoyable time was giv- en to all present. Singing and recita- tions by the children comprised the pro- gram. Among one of the interesting features was large stocking suspended from the ceiling filled with presents for the children.
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WHITE HILLS.
Walter Hubbell is painting his barns

Walter Hubbell is painting his barns
 MT and Mrs George Botsford were guest at David Wheeler's for Christ mas.
 Miss Abbie Shelton is spending few days with her sister, Mrs Warren Hub | bell.
 Master Roger Wheeler is visiting friends at Shelton. Dan Nichols cut his foot quite badly one day, last week, and Levi Rounds had his foot seriously crushed by log. Both parties are improving.
 There was good attendance at ser vice last Sunday. MT Hilton gave an in teresting discourse.
 David Wheeler is building new shed for cattle. w. w. Wheeler is siding up his house. Mrs w. w. Wheeler spends the holidays with her parents in Birming- ham.
 Amos Wheeler is building an ice house.
 Reuben Barritt of Carmel, spent Christmas at James Glover's; also Charles R. Drew.
 Miss Ella Tomlinson is staying with her sister, Mrs Sturges Clark at Bridge port.
 Mrs R. W. Linsley, wife of our post master, has been remembered by her son with copy of the Souvenir of the Times,"a edited in Chattanooga, Tenn, which contains some very fine pictures of churches, public and private buildings and great deal of interesting reading matter.
 A goodly number attended the Christi mas eve exercises at St Paul's church and found it very enjoyable occa- sion.
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and concluded that he not only bad got licked, but had to pay for it.
 A. B. Ruggles writes from Redlands. Cal, that the weather is delightful and the oranges, which are fast ripening, will produce large crop.
 A branch of the home missionary so- ciety of the Baptist denomination was or ganized at their church last Wednesday afternoon and elected the following of ficers: President, Mrs Brown; vice pres ident, Mrs Beale; secretary, Mrs Fred erieks; treasurer, Mrs Lnsley.
 There is talk of starting a steamboat line between this place and New York, next spring. 7Is
 An electric light has been placed at the corner of Maltby street and Division ave- nue.
 Lady Sherman council, D. ot L., are to give masquerade the first week in Jan uary.
 Thomas Welsh of Birmingham was ar rested by Officer Burgess for cruelty overlooking and driving pair of horses belonging to Richard Brown. A. J.. Ewen, the agent of the humane society, prosecuted. Welch was fined $5 and costs, which he paid and won't do so again.
 Henry o. Davidson, while working at the factory of the brass company, injured his knee so that he has finally had to give up work and is confined to the house.
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DANBURY.
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS


 Of course all the churches observed Christmas, with appropriate and interest," ing services. Some of the churches were bautifully dressed. Christmas with it's associations, tender sentiments and beautiful observanees though recurring every twelve month, is always welcomed joyously by all classes, and especially by those who accept the Name for whom the day is named, and by them recog- nized as the ssonly Name given under Christmas is more and more observed with special interest by every return of the day by all churches. The writer re- members when but one Protestant church good Christians thought it almost trifiing thing, savoring of idolatry, to decorate the church with evergreens It is otherwise now. Everything moves and broadens as it moves. The Christ ian world moves also. Superstition i- hiding it's deformed face and bgotry is growing ashamed of it's narrowne There is nothing that concerns our com mon humanity in which educated reason has more freedom than in the broad re ligion of Jesus of Nazareth; nothing in which limited thinking aad intolerance are so inexcusable. Science searches everything ill nature. The Christian system not only touches every corner of our globe and enters every willing heart, but breaks down the limit of earth and time and leaps times border, carrying with 1t redeemed souls over into eternal Christmas day was cloudy, as need not tell the reader, and so far as the weather contributed to the day it l WI sa gloomy day, cold. biting, cheerless. For the well-to-do, who had plenty of fuel and plenty of good things for the inner man, and all good cheer to make it
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sent home happy. The committee dtv serve many thanks.
 In Birmingham on Friday, Miss Mag gie Weeks, who has been living at B. $. Hurd's, and Mir Burns were united in marriage.
 Patsey German has enlisted in the navy for five years and on Thursday goes to New York to join the United States steamer Portsmouth, which goes to Scotland.
 The service at the Congregational church on Sunday was very pleasant to all present. The singing by the choir W as fine.
 Robert and Weir Goldsborough are home for the holidays.
 Misses Lillian and Minnie Lewis are home from their schools for the holi- days.
 A Sunday school concert will be given in the Congregational chnrch, next Sun- day evening.
 Miss Jennie Burr of Mt Holyoke semi nary is at home, as is also Merwin John son and Arthur Wales from Eastman's.
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AS TO NEW INDUSTRIES.

Nothing has been done the past week regarding the finishing the contracts for the water powers for our new industries, that we could have here if they could se- cure the right of party living out-of- town, which they have been unable to do so far. It looks unreasonable that any one should refuse for fair compen- sation to sell their property while they only own 1t save to rent and when it looks as if by so doing we could have two or more factories built, This would in- crease the value of the rent of their prop erty more than the whole is now worth.
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A MIRACULOUS EsCAR2.

Conn Callaghan met with quite seri- ous accident on Friday. While coming down Mine hill he was obliged to stop his team and await the removal of tree that the telephone men had fallen across the road. While awaiting the removal a pair of runaway horses, the property of Frederick Warner of Bridgewater, came down the hill with the evener and whif- fletrees attached to them and came in contact with Mir Callaghan before he could get out of the road. The result was that he was thrown to the ground and the horses were all in pile. We are glad to announce that he escaped without any serious injury, being cut and bruised somewhat. It was miracle, how he escaped, as the place is very dan gerous, even when no accident of the like occurs.
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ALL TIE NEWS IN A NrTsuELL.

The Booth free school closed Friday, the 23d, and will reopen January9. MT Fisher, the principal, will spend the va cation at his home in Vermont
 Mrs Henry Dickinson, who went to the Bridgeport hospital, some four weeks ago, has returned improved in health.
 Everett Hurlburt, from the Yale sci entific department, is spending the holi- idays at home.
 Mrs Albert Barnes has visited friends in Falls Village and Watertown the past week.
 Mrs Bruce Hodge has been visiting at her sons in Bethel, the past week.
 The event of the week will be the leap year party given by the ladies connected with the Village Improvement society in the hall on Wednesday evening.
 The children of the Episcopal church will have their tree in the guild room on Monday night.
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' BISHOP BLOCK, BRIDGEPORT.

cheerful within their dwellings, it was easy to enjoy the day and to feel "peace
 of earth, good to men," To those who hovered over their scanty coals. hugging themselves to keep warm and whose t;
 ble did not ''groan" with good things for the hungry stomach, who could yet re- joice and be glad, and whose heart within his shivering bosom could warm towards the whole world, had that within which no juicy Christmas dinner could impart, the sentiment and love which comes from a chasteaed spirit, good comprehension and inner .companionship of Him who ''had not where to lay his head
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MONROE.
WESTERN INyEsTMENTs.

The building and loan association of Dakota, of which J. c. Johnson is agent, is in a very flourishing condition, having during the past 12 n onths increased their assets over $1GO,0OO, 2 and during this time have paid off more than $50, ,0O0, of maturned 10 per cent two-year deben- lures. Their proverbial, prompt manner of dealing with patrons has so establish ed confidence in the company that they are enabled to securerall needed funds at the reduced srate of per cent. This new debeaure is very desirable invest ment, ds it gives the owner the option of withdrawing at the expiration of three or seven years. Interest is payable semi annually, those wishing safe and profit able investment cannot do better than look up this company's record, which is the best. Their agent here will give any information desired respecting them, as he is thoroughly conversant with their affairs.
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BEDDING.
A FAMILY REUNION.

A pleasant, gathering of children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces gath cred at the old homestead of w. E. Dun- comb, Saturday, December "A, for their Christmas greeting. The inner man was made comfortable under the heavily lad en table of turkeys, sparerib, cakes, pies, doughnuts, fruits of the season, etc., which were heartily enjoyed by the many present. A bouquet of flowers adorned the table which were picked from plants in the cellar, having been set in there in the fall.
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phy. president; E. w. Burke, first vice iGesident; Edward Griffin, secretary; T. J. Mccarthy. treasurer.
 A barn belonging to Charles Curtis on Cupboard Ridge. adistrict north of Dan- buy, beyond the city limits, was burned, recently. Two horses were destroyed.
 A box factory occupied by HaIloek tS Falensbee was burned. early Thursday morning last week. The same party was burned out in South Norwalk within the year. \ factory on the same ground was burned little over year since. The firm seem unfortunate. Insured for about S5000; the building S750.
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HATING AND BUSINESS.

Business men here are trying to con- vince themselves and others that busi- ness will improve when the holidays are well over. And people are willing to be encouraged. Hating is so much the principle business here that all other business simply wags at the will of hat ting.
 The Elks gave a social enterta inment, in which members of theatrical com pany took part which iS. spoken Of as an enjoyable affair, Thursday night la { week.
 Hating is down and business general ly is decidedly "Slow.''
 The Daughters of Liberty held soci- able Tuesday evening week. Always enjoyable, their entertainments. Danbury's new p0stoffice is nearly ready for occupancy. The outfit was received, last week. 1t will be fine. convenient, nice affair. It was much needed, Danbury laying out grown the old accommodations. It is situated on | library building, near the old office. I have mentioned a few enterta in- ments. To mention all would require the colums of the entire BEE. Their number is great, and notw twithstanding the cry of dull times, they seem to be we'll sustained. Something is going on every night. The clubs and lodges-their name is legion. One cannot give their number or names without taking q cen sns. Every night iS lodge night.
 The Emmet club held it's 14th sociable. Friday last week.
 It is said Danbury will be represented at the Worlds fair by manufacturer of violins, Lucius Wildman, an accomplish ed musician and formerly band leader. He makes good "fiddles.''
 I. w. Ives explained the ''gold cure at the City hall, Tuesday evening week, strongly recommending it from exper- ence. He seems to walk about the city l with much of his old-time snap.
 The Y. NJ. c. As gymnasium class gave an entertaining exhibition, Friday evening last week. rather novel, but it appears it was well received.
 Charles B. Hawthorn, a popular young man in his circle, died last week.
 Rev Mir Pierce of the First Congregat- ioual church attended aud assisted at the of his successor in the church in Middletown, N. l., Thursday of last week.
 The Scandinavians held religious ser vices in the Methodist church, Tuesday evening. last week, conducted in their native language.
 The United social club have been run hing fair with most marked success. The Brooklyn bridge, Sherry's Working World and other unique features have made it exceptionally attractive. It has been a source of entertainment to those who attended and must have been fi- naneial success. It ran through several nights.
 The Jeffersonian club, fourth ward, has elected these officers: C. ". Mur-