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In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY.

A number of men have been at work tearing down the old oil-well rig which was put up about five years ago, with the expectation of finding oil or natural gas in this town. The engine, boiler and derrick are to be sent back to Penn sylvania.
 :. Nelson Hicock is slowly, but surely recovering from his severe illness.
 The collector for the Lord 6t Stone Stove Co.,, has been in town.
 A social gathering was held at A. c. Winship's, Wednesday evening, the Sth.
 Charles Hine is doing thriving busi- ness at his saw-mill, this winter.
 Young Clarence Stiles was given sur. prise by number of his young friends Thursday, the 2l. It is needless to say they had q good time.
 Southbury was well represented at the social dance in the Good Templer's hall at South Britain, Friday evening, the 3rd
 A sociable will be held on Tuesday evening, February II, at the home oi Misses Ann and Augusta Stiles. Refresh ments will be served; proceeds for the purchase of new organ. All are cor dially invited.
 Some of our farmers have sent yarie- ties of corn to c. $. Phelps, of the Con- necticut experiment station. ho is pre- pairing an exhibit of grains, etc, for the Columbian exhibition.
 A meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Perry.
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AN ENJOYABLE EXCURSION

Last Friday evening Barnes & Earle htched their pair of horses to their bob sleigh and carried party of eight down to the Island h ouse for a straw ride. The celebrated singer, piano player and clog dancer Che being somewhat modest we reserve his name) accompanied them. The evening was spent by singing, play ing 10 pins and pool. Among the party was an excellent pool player from Prov idence who made some wonderful shots. His skill was admired by all. The rec ord on the bowling alley was broken by one member of the party, and the aero battle feats performed with table, ,sleight of hand, losing cigar etc, were never be- fore surpassed, much to the surprise of the whole party. Some very difficult music was rendered on a harmOnica by a professor from Norfolk, besides several new pieces he played OH the piano. The anvil chorus was to have been rendered but owing to the cramped position in which the leader had to sit on his jour ney,it was omitted. Another of the par ty was called on for a song, but not hay ing really recovered from the one joy of the return of his dog (mentioned in last weeks issue) lie was excused. Alto gether the evening was very enjoyable one and will be long remembered, espcr-
  James ConlOn.
 Mrs Charles I. Page is visiting friends snd relatives in Naugatuck, Bridgeport and Hartford. Miss Betsey Parmalee is keeping house for Mir Page during his wife's absence.
 William T. Register, of Providence, who has been home for few days vaca- tion, returned to Providence, Monday last, taking with him his brother, John, to work in the factory of the Gorham manufacturing company. John is a very promising young man and of good habits. His absence will be missed very much by his numerous friends. We wish him well.
 Quite a number from here went to Bantam in the rain, to attend the mas qucrade ball, February l.
 Arthur Oviatt of Norfolk commenced working in the shear shop, Monday, for his brother, in place of John Register mentioned above.
 Miss Mary O'Brien, who has been working in Litchfield, is home probably for the remainder of the winter.
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STEVENSON.
AS TO THAT DAM.

The ice cakes in the Housatonic are so packed and frozen together from the "Otter Rocks" to near Hinman's below Squontuck, that heavy rain would raise the mischief at Zoar bridge and vicin- ity, and perhaps below the dam. Once already, tbe ice cakes crowed edges up. have hit the bridge. Two dams cannot be built near Zoar bridge and we are looking for an explanation of Senator Houlihan's resolution for charter to build dam here for so little money.
 The ducks have been plenty in the river above the ''Jackson place" because of the ice in the sound. Mr Isbell shot three one day, but they all went under the ice.
 We hear of more and more potatoes and turuips being frozen. Does it pay to raise and house them and, then let them freeze? 'It appears so.'
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A LAcK or ruBIIc srIRIr.

Owing to the short-sighted policy of landowners here, in asking exorbitant prices for property, the town is hindered in It's development. It Is this very fact that keeps many places small. Evident ly property Is worth more than in large place than in small one; but how can a place become larger if no one is able to purchase a building lot? Every new building put up and occupied either as dwelling or for business purposes, adds the wealth of the town. Property own CTS In their greed for immediate and un- reasonable profit, overlook the fact that lot sold, increases the value of those remaining unsold. Could all the proper ty within radius of one mile of the cen ter of this town be assessed at the valu- ation put upon 1t by the owners when ap- preached by buyers, we should in short time see the town treasury filled to over flowing.
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SPORT HILL.
AN ENJOYABLE soc1ABLE.

AN ENJOYABLE SOCIABLE.
 The sociable given by the ladies' aid society of Lees chapel at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday evening, January 31, was a success in point of numbers and receipts. Singing and innocent amuse- ments were engaged in and refreshments partaken of with relish. All departed declaring that they had spent a pleasant evening.
 The presiding elder of the New York East district of New York East confer ence, Rev Charles 5. Wing, will pay his last visit for this ecclesiastical year on Saturday evening, February II, holding tue fourth quarterly conference, and on Sabbath mng ning at 1030 o'clock will preach jn Le,:'s chapel.
 The next sociatle to be given by the ladies aid sooisty of Lees chapel will be held at the residence of Mrs George Beers OH Tuesaay evsn,Dg next, February l4. All are cordially invi5eG. If stormy, it will be held the first lair evening.
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WooDVILLE.

Rev Mir Nelson preached here on the evening of February 5.
 Seth Couch is on the sick list.
 George Couch and wife have returned from their visit.
 Seth Osborne is visiting his brother in Cornwall.
 Henry Calhoun has returned from his visit in Winsted and Torrington. While there he had the measles.
 Miss Fannie Calhoun is visiting her aunt in Torrington.
 Mrs George Brague is an the sick list.
 Israel Smith and wife of Merryall, made Mrs II. Couch short visit, Febru- ary 4.
 Charles Couch of New Milford was through here with drove of oxen, one day last week.
 MT Todd of Ridgefield spent the night at Seth Couch's, recently.
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BRIDGEPORT.
AN EPISCOPAL. TROUBLE,

A fiutter of unusual interest peryades Episcopal church circles in this city. on account of the action taken by Rev Bev- erly E. Warner, rector of Christ (Epis- copaD church, in the shape of a protest to Bishop Williams, against the new site selected by the Trinity Episcopal church for the erection of their new church editice on Fairfield avenue, corner of West avenue, which location is nearly midway between Christ's and St ,yohnis Episcopal churches. Rev l.. N. Booth, rector of Trinity, says the canon law bearing on the subject of church location refers to new church societies which wish to erect new churches, and has no bear ing upon a church of long standing which may from motives Of neces sity or convenience wish to change it's location. 1iie Trinity church vestrv, backed by their parishioaers has decided to com- rlerce operations on the :hurch about April 1. Toe matter in dispute will now have to be brought before the standing committee of the diocese, composed of the bishop and five Episcopal clergymen. Rev William H. Lewie. rector of St Joh IS, is not connected with Rev Mir Warner in tfe protest.
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Jerome Titus of New Milford com menced work on the Vacation Home, last week, and next week Clarence Logan is expecting to come from the same town, and the two will probably work through the spring.
 c. T. Woodruff and R. St abury deliv- cred their tobacco to Carl Schoverling, on Monday, al New Milfor
 Rev w. w. Breckenridge supplied the pulpit Sgan on Sunday, apparently to the sat sfaction of the ccns regation.
 There was sociable at Inc house of Curtis A. Titus, Thursday evening, February 9.
 was commenced seVela al .'ears ago, is slowly growing.
 Miss l.. Cady will move into George Chaaes' hou go, when vacated by F. Mon- roe.
 Mrs $. l.. Brinsmade went to New York on Monday to spend few weeks. at Dr ". J. Ford's.
 Mrs Arnold spent Sunday with her daughter at A. c. Bakers.
 Dr ". J. Ford made recent visit to New orE.
 Mict Tl FIaherty has moved into the Baker & Brinsmade house, opposite James Lonand's
 Mir Richmond and family will move into tn } c. l.. lIiclloX house, lately vaca- ted by Mir Flaherty, about April l.
 It is reported that Fred Monroe will occupy the "Frost place. as soon AS va Cated.
 Charles Buckingham Is expected to move into the upper part of Henry Foul ors' house.
 John NJ. Black sold fine pair of oxen and a number of cows to a dealer from Brewsters, N. I., last week.
 Contractor Charles A. Priudlc was in New York and Bridgeport on Monday and Tuesday.
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ble class met at Mrs Walter Bristol's, last Saturday evening, to practice pieces for the following Sunday. They meet again in two weeks, with Mrs D. k. Bar mum.
 Mrs Smith, the evangelist, breaches in the Methodist church here, next Sunday morning.
 Mir and Mrs X. NJ. Wordin visited in Bridgeport, last week.
 The people of Hawleyville, who came to attend the services of Rev H. Davis, a week ago, rendered some very fine sing ing. Mrs E. K. Smith presided at the organ. MT and Mrs Araos Hawley were among the number.
 Mrs s. F. Clarke spent nearly a week in Shelton with her son, D. N. Clark.
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ANSONIA.
4 FIEE RE.IDENCE.

William A. Barnes has in process of erection a modern house which WEI eclipse anything yet built on Franklin street. The dimensions are 3l by A feet, Ironing to the east. There will be 8 wide vera nda on the cast and south side, side. bay window extending from the foundation to the roof with a tower in front, commanding fine view of the toWn. It will be first class in all it's ap- pointments. Hot and cold water all over the house, bath room, stationary wash tubs and marble basins. The house will be heated with hot water and lighted throughout with electricity. Mir Barnes will rent the o1e he now occupies when the new one s finished, which will prob ably be in carl,r autumn
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DEATH OF WILLIAM II. TWEEDY.

William H H.Tweedv,a a native Danburian, died in New York. Friday of last week, of paralysis. about 65 years of age. He was son of Col A. k. Tweedy, a worthy member of the widely known Tweedy family. He was engaged in hat manu- featuring for a number of years. He was prominent in social circles and in fiuential in political circles. He was ac- tive in public enterprises. He represent ed Danbury several terms in the state Legislature. The writer remembers him as genal and of fine presence and decid- edlv popular, but one who could not be triflnd with. His remains were brought to Danbnry for burial in the Wooster cemetery. He leaves widow and one son.
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Mrs K. Reardsley Curtis is caring for
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so gracefully recognizes the greatness of our booming city.

In the Danbury district of the Interna- tional hat furnishers' association there are ,259 journeymen and Al apprentices.
 Patrick Rooney, Il, we'll known here and doubtless to many BEE readers, died, Thursday week.
 Temperance men discussed the South Carolina temperance law at Union hall, White street, Sunday afternoon.
 The Y. NJ. c. A., will continue their popular Sunday afternoon meetings at City hall, through the present month. Local speakers have given DanburianS some good wholesome talks.
 The children of St Peters had their throats blessed, Saturday afternoon, and adults in the evening, in observance of St Blaise day. St Blaise had miraculous power over the throat and made throat healing a speciality.
 Dr Watson has been appointed alder man for the first ward, to fill a vacancy. This result has been reached with some difficulty, James Osborne having been first voted for by the councilmen, as stat ed in this column. He finally withdrew | his name.
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ROXBURY.
AT THE STATION,

Mrs Donald Forbes is very ill. He, sister from Brooklyn is with her.
 Mrs Leroy Warner is home again, af- ter long visit in Winsted.
 Frank Booth is visiting an uncle in Eaugatuck.
 Mrs Oliver Tyrrell, who was taken sud- denly ill on Monday morning, is reported little better.
 Mir and Mrs Horace Sherman of New Preston. were guests of W. B. Seward over Sunday.
 Dr Pons is kept very busy at present with a number of patients in this place.
 Mrs Jack Bray entertained her sister, Miss Sarah Brown, for a few days.
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WEATHER WAS AGARsr THEM,

II, notwithstanding all, large audi n2c was present. The bill posters, is 3u!l gome days before the "show", wore So 1cyelry and were probably the fruit of ,Sl iaCile pen of A. C. Baker. It waSso i.,, DG q piece of work, that + Is given in
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MONROE.
CAST VILLAGE

Mrs F. W. Cone has returned to New Haven.
 On account of the storm, Wednesday evening, the donation visit to Rev C.. Dixon vas postoued till Thursday even ing. There was not very large attend- ance, but those present reported an enjoy able evening. The proceeds amounted to $20.
 Miss Flora Sears Of West Haven is the guest of her grandfather, E. D. Holster.
 Miss Rose Sinclair resumed her school dutfes on Monday.
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TRUMBULL.

A. F. Motfat shot, last week, hen hawk, measuring 3 feet s inches from tip to tip of wings and will have him pre- served by T. J. Chadeayne, taxidermist of Shelton.
 Stephen c. Beach's man Jake" has left and the vacancy has been filled by a man employed by Plumb Brothers.
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FOND MASCULINE ADMIRERS
TIDINGS FROM FLORIDA.

A letter from Mrs A. w. Chapman, Orange City, Florida, tells of the cold weather which has been experienced there, when ice froze half an inch thick, overcoats and fires being a necessity. The last of January they were sitting with doors and windows open. Mrs R. s. Leavitt of the same place was so for tunate as to have sold her crop of oran- ges before the freeze, clearing $l, POO.
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SEEING THE WORLDS FAIE.

A. c. Tracy, has been visiting his sons il Chicago who are at work on the W Orld's fair buildings. Tracy BroFhe h ve finished one contract, and have ne- g tiated for another job. MT Tracy on h return home went 10 Washington, D c. ani visited other places of note.
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Mrs. Carrie Boaton. EaFo''t e si' E:"ty was performing. and tried ii. 'i''4 I'st bottle produced niarkeai;2 Fs I.t t. After taking i've bottles. ] g: T. tst q we'll women and weighed 1.zsi lbs. JUST THINK OJIi A ! GGIi Eli ING SISTERS" such gain in weight and better in health than l ever Tas It is my desire to tell every wGni:l in the world who suffers from any cf tle complaints common to our sex, ef the benefit and cure to be derived from lie use of Df. Kennedy's Fav0ri:e E,in- edy. MRS. CARRIE BOLTON.
 If you have chronic eatness, bearing down, uterine caterrb snppre sst CT TaiDful periods, suspicious growths. d'Sposs dto tumor or cancer, or hemorrha ge, suffer fr' m painful or irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, crilregular monthly sickness, falling of the on.b CT change of life, Dr. David Kennedy favorite Remedy is the only help for you !; it has cured thousands when all else has failed. LaGies. don't be discouraged and give up in despair good health and long life can be gained by using Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Price, S1 a bottle.
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A PRET7 i HOME WEDDING.

Edward Mar ,inez and Miss Sarah Gal pin were marri ad on Thursday evening at 1.30 bT Rev Mi Woodcock at the family residence on South Cliff street. William Roberts acted as best man and Miss Elm. ma Galpin, sister of the bride. as brides maid. They will reside in Ansonia.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
DEATH OF MRS ELLEN pLATT,

DEATH OF MRS ELLEN PLATT.
 The funeral of Mrs Ellen Platt was held on Friday at p. m. She leaves a husband, Edward A. Platt; one son, Willis E., and two daughters, Misses Hattie and Jennie, and nine grandchild- ren.
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A HOTEL MIGuT pAy HERE

This place greatly needs hotel for the accommodation of the travelling public aud others whose business or work ne- cessitates their stay here for time. Of- ten there are gatherings, social and oth- erwlse, at the close of which it would be convenient to have a place where good refreshment could be obtained.
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SHELTON.

The shelton free public library was opened on last Wednesday, February T.. There was quite a call for books and IS were given out during the afternoon and evening.
 Aicholas Larkin has sold lot from Iii
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A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION

Charles J. Warner has sold his farm to Miss Stevenson of Patterson, N. r. She will occupy 1t after her marriage to Mir Squires of Kent, which it is reported will take place soon.
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aSpETUCK.

Rev Charles $. Wing. presiding elder, will preach in the Center street Metho- dist church on Sunday, February 12, at 1.30 p. n. After the sermon he will pre- side at the fourth quarterly conference. This will be the last session for this con- ference year.
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CRANBERRY PLAINS.

David Van HooSear of Wilton visited friends in this place, one day last week.
 The members of Washington lodge went to Bridgeport on Friday to attend d convention held in that city,
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BURGLARS BEWAREt

P'ople are making ready for any one that attempts burglary on the outskirts whe re police do not travel. Cold lead will be in readiness by women as well as mel -T*
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MIR WIIITEuEAn-MR nrRnIS.

Miss Louise Whitehead was married to MT Dubois of Oakvlle, last Tuesday, at her home. Rev Dr Spencer performed the ceremony.
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HOME FROM FRANCE.

Henry Foulois and daughter arrived home from France, last Tuesday, after very severe voyage.
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THE TEMPERATURE FOR JANUARY.

The average temperature for the month of January, on the hills, was l3 2-3 de- grees; highest, 36 degrees, January ?; lowest, 2l degrees below, January II and 10. In the valleys it was considerably colder
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Washington has long been famed for ! dramatic entertainments, and the [ 'rMds of the Poquasset club were net iul pris el at the successful uu5Comr Of | h. aLtertainmeut Tt of last week Friduy | iEl5. Considering the short time given { } ne preparation of the play, the sue rgSl of the presentation was still more ll noU need. The
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SERVICE AT FOOTTILLE

Rev Mir Pike of Morris will preach at the chapel in Footvlle Sunday, February l2,at $. D. m.
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Litchfield County News
MILTON.
DEATH OF MRS HARRIS.

Mrs Ellen Harris, wife of Moses Har- ris, died January 30, at the age of Il years. She had been ill only d short time.
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WEST MORRIS.
THE MILK SHIPMENTS

Ffe shipment of milk from this station, ts New York is 800 quarts daily, at tha E t price of cts per quart.
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A PRIZE PORKER. [.

Carl Bader has bought of c. H. Mason an extra large hog. When dressed it weighed 460 pounds.
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SOUTHPORT.

Dennis Conner was laid off the first of
 the the week from the rush of work at James Trainers shop,
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The sweet voice of "phebe" bird was heard on Saturday morning, although the mercury was in the neighborhood of zero. We suppose this may be sign of spring, some time in the ''dim and dis tant future''
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DEATH OF MRS GILBERT,

Mrs Susan Gilbert, wife of Birdsey Gilbert in the North Purchase, was bur jed on Saturday at o'clock, February 4, Rev D. F. Pierce officiating. Mrs Gill bert was with her sister, Mrs Oliver Smith of Bridgewater. through her last illness and attended her funeral the week before. She leaves a husband and six children. Her two sons. and two neph- ews were pail bearers. s.
 Samuel Averill has gone to Florida for a few months. MT Averill expects to combine business with health and pleas ure during his absence.
 Pierce Hollow school has closed for a two months vacation.
 MT and Mrs H. P. Downs spent SHn- day with Dea Hoyt.
 Mrs John Pierce is visiting with her son, G. k. Pierce in Portland, Conn.,, and Brooklyn friends.
 Rev Jesse Bailey has gone to the mountains of Carolina, among the pines, for bis health.
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 pecu liar to my sex. l d >ctored with SC varal different ph y sicians. but found no relief. Was so reduced in strength and flesh. that I weighed but GS lbs. 1 chanced to learn of the On. derful cures Er. David Kenncfs <
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MIR BEAsIE's PLANS.

Mr Brasie proposes to move the feed store purchased of H. H. Morehouse. on to the Platt lot, and convert it into a
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HE ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMPLIMENT.
 Good. We most cheerfully bow our thanks across the yawnipg chasm lying between Danbury and Washington, Conn.,, to the genial correspondent who
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A WORD TO WOMEN.
From One Who Suffered.

ScoTTsyILLE, Pa. Ma ,cll 18th, 1899. DR. DAVID KENNEDY,
 DEAR STR From 8 g owing girl. saiffarcd with femfal,, trOni e OF weak nesl
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SPRING IS COMING.

dwelling. He has men now at work on the new foundation.
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Children Cry for Pitchers Csssorfa.
GREENS FARMS.

Henry A. Sincerbox commenced, this week, selling the Post through Greens Farms.
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premises on Howe avenue to Samuel Tyther, who contemplates erecting a building thereon.
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SOJTTHVfT,rE.

The members of Rev MT Browns B
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Coughing Leads To Consumption.
 Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at once.
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A RUNAWAY AND sMAsHuP

As Horace Squire was backing his horse out from the Methodist church sheds, on the 2d, it suddenly reared up and jumping sideways got away from him. After throwing him to the ground and running against the corner of a stone wall, also large tree, the sleigh was de- molished and the harness broken. But very luckily he escaped with only slight bruise of hand and a wrench to his side.
 Levi T. Squire has sold piece of wood land on Rocky Mountain to John Ham, lin.
 M. F. Beers has been purchasing shin gle and lumber to cover his hay barn at his place where he lives. The lumber was purchased of A. l.. Hodge & Son.
 Comrade Sergeant c. T. Nicholson, our veteran hunter and trapper, has aban. doned his trapping business, as he says that other parties secure his game. He still continues to bring in occasionally a fox just for recreation.
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Engaged" by thu Poqw.Iast Club. GNst"- Other Washington Topics.
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Mrs A. M. Stevens, since the baby girl made it's appearance.