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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-09-20

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\ Territory shcrin aud His uepuiy Neot
Death In tho Good old Indian way.
EufAuuA. Ind. Ter, Sept 10. Louis
l.ucar, sheriff OF Sanbois county, and
Moses Wasland, his deputy. were
killed, James Duke was seriously
wounded ana Choctaw Treasurer Green
McCurtain Lad his horse shot from
under him in "a free-for-al fight at
Sanbois, i'm the Chpctaw nation, Satur-
day \ game of base bail was in
progress and the fight was. the usual
result.
Treasurer NcCurtaiu was acting as
poace make when the horse he be-
Strobe was killed. Duke i a white
man. lie received bullet in the leg
which ncccssitatcd the amputation Of
that member. IL was not a factional
nght, as all were Jones men
Dcaqpnciag tho iiul MU.de,-
ARKANSAS CRY, Kan. Sept i0-A
mass meeting of the citizens of Ar
kansas City was held last night at the
Intersection of the two principal
streets and resolutions wcro adopted
protesting against the murder OF y. j.
llill. the New Jcrscy maa who was
shot down Saturday afternoon al the
Chillocco reservation line by soldier
OF the Third cavalry. Strong rc-,lu-
iions were adopted dcnouncng tho
itiIlipg us Wiifuil murderuu dcmJud.
ing that the murderer bc turned ovor
TO the civil authorities. The army Of
iiccro stil decline 20 give the namc Of
lijlrz tiayor and insist that he simply
pueyou orders jn shooting man who
persisted In rushing into the strip b..
fore ihe signal was given.
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WORTHWHILE.
THE CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.


 The Christmas exercises were we'll at tended. The Sunday school sang appro- priate music. The little folks had some motion exercises which were pleasing. The motion song, "Rock bye," by six little girls with their dolls seemed to please every one, and they were asked to sing it a second time. The tree was large one reaching to the ceiling. Just 106 stockings filled with candy and nuts for the school adorned the tree, and ap. propriate gifts from the teachers to their classes. One of the most substantial gifts was sewing chair given to Miss Alicia Payne by her class; also to George Morehouse soap stone securely packed, which he had lost in taking the girls sleigh riding. MT Luddington was given purse of money by his class.
 Mrs Ford has returned from Danburv bringing her daughter and children with her.
 Rev MT Luddington and family left on Monday, to eat their Christmas dinner with Mir Luddington's parents in New Haven.
 Mrs Graham returned to her home in Waterbury on Friday.
 Miss Rose Bauman is having a weeks vacation from school duties.
 Miss Annie Mintch, after spending two weeks at her home, has gone to Daniel sonville for the winter. Mrs Dewitt Ford, who has been visit ing in Bridgeport and Danbury, has re turned to her home accompanied by he daughter and children. Miss Hattie Stone is under the doctor l care. The sick mentioned, last week, ar all convalescent.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST ROSES.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AND LARGE CON
 GREGATIONS.

IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AND LARGE CON
 GREGATIONS.
 The altar of St Roses church was tasCrfulIy decorated tor Christmas with greens and bOugh-, At one side was a representation ut the manager of Bethtc- hem, where Jhr hrIst child was born. On Chr tmn- day Father Fox conducted two ma>se~, at J 30 and G 50. Father Daley conducted the mass at 7.3O, and Father Lynch the ma>-cs at S.3O and 10 20. Farhrr Dairy also vent lo Step ney at 10 30 anu conducted mass there. SC Roses was thrnngrd with worship pers on Christmas day, and the solemn service of the high unSs were impressive ly conducted by Father Fox and the as ststant priests.
 The Christmas decoration at St Kos .'S were very elaborate, and great credit is due to the efforts of Miss Julia A Mur ray. The singing a all the masses was excellent and the members ot both chuIrS deserve great praise for the manner in which ;hcy rendered their hymns Of praise aud thanksgiving. To tie yOung choir, praise i@ due in more especial manner, appropriate muse having been chosen by the Urganl-t, Mss Julia A. Murray, which was sung with the fer, vent urdur of their young hta arts.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BALL.

The Knights of Columbus concert and ball takes place in the Town hall, this (Friday) evening, and 1t is expected this will sur. ass all previous affairs, not only as success financially, but as to deco rations and fine costumes. From reports, the young ladies of the town and friends of the knights, are taking great Inter- est in this grand affair of Putnam coun- Cil. The Knights are not slow in appre- ciating these acts of kindness and have neither spared time nor money, especi- ally in the elaborate decor ati"ns. The New Haven decorating company are dec ornJinZ the walls of the hal and the g"l- lery will look elegant when 1t is finished This is where the committee have maue A wise move. The committee freely ad- init that the decorations, no matter how elaborate they are, will be outdone by the pretty young ladies and their han = some costumes. IL is als" exprcted that Bridgeport, Daubury, New Milford, Bethel, Ansonia and Birmingham will send delegates to enjoy the hospitality of the Newtown boys. The committee have made arrangements with Mine Host EIoulifan, anu bountiful repast will be served aL l2.30 a, m. The program calls for 2l dances and all those who enjoy tripping the light fantastic over the gla-- sy. waxed floor, and when Prof E. J
 WiIdnan calls the last figure of the 24 dances. and when the merry ladies and lassics hear the old familiar "Home, Sweet Home" they will all join in theiI praises for the fifth annual concert ano balI If Putnam council, K. of c. The admission to the concert and ball is $l and 10 Ihe concert, D cents. Supper will ne s extra. The concert will be gin Ut ard the grand march at o'clock sharp -- One of the Knights.
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DEATH OF MRS vo1Uc1A B BoTsFoRD.

Mrs Nolucia B. Botsford, widow of Capt Austin Botsford, died in New Haven on Saturday morning. The funeral Oc- cured from Trinity church on Wednes- day morning, Rev MT Linsley officiating The interment was in the HuntingtOwn cemetery. Five children survive her, AusCin Botsford of Post Dodge, la, Eu- gene BotstOrd of Newtown, Richard BotSford of Still Water, Minn., Mrs Ed ward Parsons and Mrs Reuben Johnson, both of New Haven. Mrs Botsford was born in Hanover, in the house now occupi- ed by Charles B Glover. She was one of l2 children, daughter of James and Mary Ann Glover, her mother living to the ripe age of l02 years. Capt and Mrs Austin Botsford at one time lived in the house now owned by K. K. Morgan and also in the house, now known as the Con gregational parsonage. She was the last surviN or of a family of l2 children Deputy sheriff W. II. Glover is a nephew of the late Mrs E ,t>ford.
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A HAwLEYvILLE CELEBRATION.

The gospel missionary Sunday school of Hawleyville held it's first Christmas festival in the mission room, Tuesday evening, December 26. The friends of the school filled the room, notwithstand- ing the cold and hard travelling. The following program was successfully rendered:
 Opening hymns, "The Beautiful Light, D "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Thy Will Be DOne."
 Scripture reading, "A. B. Fancher.
 Prayer, Mrs Anna F.. Smith. Song, "A Merry Christmas" by selected class ot children. Smith.
 song, "The Old, Old Story" school.
 Solo, "rhe StorY," Mrs F. K. Hawley. Address, by F. K. Hawley.
 song King the Bells," by selected class Ot children.
 Secretary's report, by Mrs A. l.. Hawley. Address to the children, Mrs Anna E.Smith. StereopticOn views by w l.. Williams of New Britain; scenes from the life of Sa Niour from birth to tomb.
 Song, "A Wonderful Saviour" school. Distribution of gifts to members of school. Closing hymn, "Our Coming Lord"
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In Private Pratice.

Such strong proof of the marvellous cures made by Dr David Kennedy < Favorite Remedy have been brought to public notice lately through the various newspaper investigations, that it has be- come now the standard medicine for the disease for which it is prepared.
 pr c. Imgraham, of Amsterdam, N. r., states where the regular prescrip- tions used in case of kidney disease and gravel utterly failed, he prescribed Dr kennedy's Favorite Remedy, and it cured the patient.
 pr William Smith, of Jewett's Heights, N. r., prescribed Favorite Remedy for Mrs Casper Brooks, of Athens, N. 1., who was suffering from kidney disease, ulceration of the stomach, complicated with sickness peculiar to he1 sex; after the second day, steady improvement was noted, and final permanent recovery.
 Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy acts directly upon kidneys, liver and blood, in cases or nervousness, dyspepsia, rheu- matism and Bright's disease; it has made most pronounced cures, after all other treatments have failed. Druggists sell ti
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DEATH OF CHARLES F. WELLS.

Died, at Sandy Hook, on last week Friday, Charles F. Wells, aged 3S years. The funeral was held on Sunday from the house, Rev O. o. Wright officiating, and she pail bearers were Mpssrs E. J. Hall. John Schumacher, Alfred BriscOe, Hobart Curtis NJ. B. Terril and Josiah rill~on. Mir Wells was well known in and about the Hook, as for the past two years he has conducted the shoe store rhcro. and before that time was in part ucrship with hiS brother in the shoe bus incss at the same stand. Mir Wells was native of Newtown and was born in Bprk- hire. His father, Issac T. Wells. was in the shoe business before him and every boy in the family has followed the same hu~inesS aS the father. A widow survives him.
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PoHrATUcK GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS

At tn" regular meeting of Pohtatuck grange, No. l29, the following were re- elected officers for the ensuing year: <. J. Bor<f"rd, M |. |. Schrrmrrhorn, O. : Mrs T. F. Johnson, L.; E. F. Northrop, chaplain; Walter II. Glover, treasurer l. P Glover, G. K. The following off ccrs were also elected: Willis x. flaw lev, S.; George $. Drew, A. S.; H. c. Beers, secretary; Mrs l.. A. Baldwin, F.; Mrs W. C. Johnson, F.; Mrs z. s.. Peek, C.; Mrs C. E. Beers, l.. A. $. /. S. Peck was rec lrcted member of Ethe executive committee for three years. At the next regular meeting, January ,, lS3i, a class will be initiated in the first and second degrees. Inspector Woods of Ellington grange Was present at the last meeting ard reports everything in good condition.
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NEW PRESTON HILL.
A PRESENTATION TO MRS coUcr

A PRESENTATION TO MRS COUCH.
 Last Saturday evening, the Hill church choir met at the residence of William l.. Birkins for rehearsal. Nearly all the choir were present and several others were present Bs spectators and they were all very pleasantly entertained by MT and Mrs Birk.ns. After singing for while, a bountifnl repast was served and all present did justice to it, and a very en- joyable time was had by all. Perhaps it will not be out of place to state that the organist of the church, Mrs George H.. Couch, was few weeks ago the recipi- ent of a beautiful gold watch and chain presented to her by her friends of the church. It was complete surprise to her, as it was intended to be and she is still in somewhat mystified state of mind as to how it all happened and she not know of it. The watch is an Elgin make, hunting case, finely engraved. and the inscription, Presented to Mrs | George H. Couch by her friends of the New Preston Hill church. P was inscribed in it. The church did it to show their appreciation of her services as organist. 1 The church sociable held at l.. T. Peet's on Tuesday evening waa quite we'll attended considering the rough trav. cling and cold night. Those who were present had delightful Lime and passed pleasant evening. MT and Mrs Peel
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JOSEPH BLAKE.

Joseph, son of Thomas Blake of Han over district, died Saturday morning, Daet mber 23, at the home of his grand- parcats, Mir and Mrs Patrick Blake, af
 ter a short illness of one week, of brain fever, aged nine years and eight months. The funeral occurred on Tuesday from his late home to St Roses church, where A solemn high mass was celebrated by Father Daley, interment being in the Catholic cemetery in the Glen. The pail bearers were all first cousins. The de- oeasad was promising youth, a general favorite among his intimates, and will be greatly miased from the family circle. Besides his grandparents, his early and sad demise "a mourned by father and
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REMEMBERING THEIR TEACHERS.

The teachers of the Sandy Hook pub. lie school were rt mpmbered by their pu pil. at the Christmas season. Miss Bris- COG, of the primary department, received handsome silk lace handkerchief anG Christmas card, Miss Lillis, of the inter mediate dcpa' tment, d leather bound escrOtOire and stationery, and Principal COrbctt one of Foley's gold pen holders and pen. There was no formal closing exercises as the term examinations vii nor take place until the opening of the W winter term
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GREENS FARMS.

Christmas dinner parties were the or der of the day in nearly every family.
 Miss Florence is spending a week at her home here. She will leave on Tuesday for Boston.
 The Sunday school Christmas concert held on Sunday evening Was.as alWays,a a success and listened to by an attentive and appreciative audience.
 Rev Mr Warfield sewers his connection with this church on Sunday, December t3lst.
 The annual meeting of the Greens
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Affairs About Town.
THE PEOPLES CORNER.
ALL FREE

Those who have used Dr Kings New Discovery know It's value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try 1t free. Call on the advertised drug gist and get a trial bottle free. Send your name and address to II. F. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get a sample box of Dr Kings New Life Pills free, us we'll as a copy of Guide 10 Health and Household Instructor free. All of which is guaran- teed to do you good and cost you noth- ing. E.F.Hawley, NeWtOwn, and $. C. Bull, Sandy Hook.
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DEATH OF MRS MARY sKIDMoRE,

As we go to press word is received of the death of Mrs Mary Skidmore, wife of Charles Skidmore, her death occurring at 4.20, yesterday afternoon. Mrs Skid more was 78 years old, and was lady highly esteemed for her Christian char acter. A fuller obituary notice will ap- pear in next weeks issue.
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A PRESENTATION TO PRINCIPAL BREW

The pupils of the senior department of POhtar uCk public school presented Prin- cipal W. J. Brew with an elegant watch chain and charm, before the closing of the school for the Christmas vacation. Miss Gallagher of the junior department was also kindly remembered.
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one sister. The mother of the deceased died shortly after the birth of the latter, and be was taken in charge by his grand parents with whom he remained till death. The remains, reposing in an ele- gant white casket surrounded with floral offerings, were bora to the cemetery in a handsome white hearse, furnished by
 che undertaking firm of Brew & Scanlon.
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TASHUA.

The school closed, Friday, for the usu- al holiday vacation with appropriate ex- ercises, consisting of singing, speaking, charades. and a Christmas tree well load ed with gifts for the scholars.
 Mrs Gilbert of Bridgeport has visited at F. B. Mallett's.
 Miss Jennie V. Maliett is home spend- ing the Christmas vacation.
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pr and Mrs R N. Betts entertained Mir Berts parents, pr and Mrs R. N Betts, Sr., from WOodbury, on Christ mas day. A few friends called in the evening to congratulate MT and Mrs Betts on 20 years of happy welded life, as it was their anniversary day.
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Fairfield County News
PLATTSVILLE.

Miss Gertrude E. Payne spent Christ mas with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs Leavitt of Long Hill is guest of hel sister, Mrs Sylvester Wheeler. 8 Charles Grumman of Aspetuck k teaching school at the Narrows.
 Miss Nellie Birdie visited friends il Bridgeport, Friday.
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WATERToWN.

Christmas supper was given in the Parish rooms on Thursday evening. Charles Smith is quite ill.
 Fred Moray is better, and able to sit up for q short time.
 Arthur Noble spent Christmas with his parents.
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BEAR THIS IN MIND.

Special attention is called to the me ct ing to be held at Grange hall on January 3, at , p. m., to consider the advisability of forming an agricultural association Dr Spring, Secretary of Trotting Asso- citation.
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did all that they could to have all pres ent enjoy themselves.
MORRIS.
HOLY SEASON! ! HAIL.

The Sunday school celebrated the near approach of Christmas by appropriate mnsic and recitations at their Sunday ser vice.
 The w. c. T. U. celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Women's Crusade by a temperance meeting, held Sunday even- ing, the 24th.
 Christmas day was an exceptional one, like April with it's sunshine and tears. The air wonderfully soft and the earth equally so.
 GUESTS AND FESTIVITIES.
 Willis and James Whittlesey are home from school for the holidays.
 Ernest Gueber of New Haven spent Christmas in town with his brother, Louis.
 Miss Ruth Roots entertained party of her young friends Saturday evening, the 23d. A jolly time and stacks of fun.
 His young friends gave Fred Granniss surprise party on Christmas night, which was greatly enjoyed.
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Merchant K. II. Beers has pretty novelty in his store in an advertising hanging lamp. It is furnished him by the Merrell, Soule Co.,, who put up the celebrated None Such mince meat, which housekeepers praise highly.
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nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate kD Court, December 2I, 1893.
 Estate ot CHARLES BRISCOE, late of New townt in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said Estate to this Court for allowance it is
 ORDERED-That the 4th day of January, A D. 1884, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown be, and the same is. assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by snublishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District, 8 by post Ing a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Newtown, where the deceased last dwekt M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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Farms Creamery association will be held next Tuesday.
 The annual meeting of the Farmers club will probably be held on January }, 1894.
 Prof A. J. Wakeman and wife of New Haven, spent Saturday at che old home stead.
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In LitchfieId County.
WASHINGTON.
THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

HE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
 The Christmas eve services were very pleasant on the Green, Sunday evening. at both churches. The Methodists held their festival on Monday evening also the Congregational Swedes. The Luther ans held their festival, Tuesday evening and at the Town hall, there will be 2 Santa Claus and entertainment on Inno cents night, with singing, speaking anC general good time.
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ONE OF WASHINGTON'S GOOD SCHOOLS.
 The school in Upper End, district No I, closed a very successful term, Friday December P, taught by Miss Edith Smith. There were readings and reel tations by the children. The closing ex- ercise was speech by Eliada Thayer in which he made few remarks to his schOOlmates, then turning to his teacher, thanked her for the interest she had Cak ken in them, wished her a pleasant time during her vacation, and presented her with bead horseshoe, a souvenir from Niagara Falls. The children receiv- ed gifts from the teacher, and after wishing each other a merry Christmas, returned to their homes with happy hearts.
 CHRISTMAS AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.
 The Christmas entertainment at the M thOdist church, Monday evening, passed off very pleasantly. The church was tastefully decorated and two large evergreen trees stood on opposite sides of the pulpit, loaded with presents Pieces were spoken by Ethel Barney. Grace Chase, Lena Slocum, Walter anC Dexter Cole, Clara Wyant, Eddie Cooley Harry Slocum and Harry Kilhorn. The music was well rendered by large choir, Mrs John c. Wyant presiding al the organ. Rev J. Wilson, pastor, made short address, stating that he woulC not talk long as he knew the childrei were anxious to receive their presents The trees were then stripped of thei beautiful presents and given to tn' Il children
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HOW MANY SHARES DO YOU HOLD?

The Danbury Agricultural society will probably declare a dividend of S. a share this week. Danbury News.
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Miss Ruth Bradley, from Hartford, ca ne to Sandy Hook on Tuesday and will spend the balance of her holiday va cation with her sister, Mrs $. c. Bull.
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SUNNERY NOTES.

Most of the boys have gone home as there is a longer Christmas vacation than usual.
 Prof Perkins, formerly of the Gun nery, of the Hartford Theological school Is in town.
 Russell Clark is spending a few days with Garfield Flather in Bridgeport.
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MASONIC NOTES.

The public installation of the officers Of Hiram lodge, No. Is, will be held on January 3, '94, to which all the brethren Q requested to be present without fur ther notice.
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Dea Fairchid aud Dea Moore got ahead of everyone, thus year. They housed their supply of ice, this week, from their private pond. It was nine inches in thickness.
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Miss Symington and Miss Skinner are holiday guests at the home of 5. $. Scud- der, in Dodgingtown. Miss Lizzie Scud der also passes the holiday vacation at home.
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Taylor & McGran have an invalid he'd that they are selling that is almost indis- pensible in the sick room. Apply for particulars of these beds, or anything in the furniture line.
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w. Banker, bookkeeper at the Rubber, has been laid up with the grip aud has not been able to leave Taylor's hotel, where he is stopping, for several days.
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A. B. Blakeman's fine residence at BOtsford Depot is nearly ready for the masons.
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Both stores in the Street will close all day, Monday (New Years day), it be- ing q legal holiday.
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A large company gathered at the home of Mrs Henry French, and spent Christ mas. They were from Southville, Pales- tine, and Bridgeport.
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Mrs Barrett and daughter, Minnie, O. DAnbury, spent Sunday at Botsford.
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Dr R. N. Betts was kept indoors for g few days by grip, but is now able to at teud to business.
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MILLINERY AND CLoAKs.

Just opposite the soldiers monu. ment, at lS5 Main street, Danhury is a large display. It is worth seeing if you are out shopping and comprises full line of millinery and cloaks in the lead ing styles. Stern & Harris are the firm, and invite a careful inspection and cor dial reception.
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Mrs J. D. Beach and family spen Christmas at l.. c. Gilbert's.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child she cried for Castoria When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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F. F. Johnson is enjoying the respite from his studies at Trinity college, at his home here.
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Edward Minor left home on Tuesday to accept a situation offered him neal WiliiInantic.
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Mrs Gilbert returned from her trip to WlIbrahanl, Mass, on Tuesday evenirg,
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w. Gilbert and family spent Sun9, with friends in Bedding.
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Miss Jennie Kean of Hawleyville, who has been quite sick with grip, is now im- proving,
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The ladies' prayer meeting at Sandy Hook will be held, next week, with Mrs George Graham.