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STRATFIELD.
A POVERTY PARTY.

A poverty party, under the auspices of the Clover club, will be given at J. B. following unique poster has been sent out:
 the Klover Klup air goin to hay at Mr l. B. wilson's, Wen., Mch l5, '93..
 Rules and Regulations. Chap 1-Eyery woman who kunis must ware caierker ares and apern or suntin ekarly appropriate Chap 2-Au men must ware there ole clog and hanill shirts. No man with Billed Shurt and stanup Dickey will be allowed to kum onles their durty.
 A Prieze vii be gin to the man and woman havin the wust lookin rig in the house These reuls vii bee infarcd to thee letter.
 Notice. The hull Klover Klub vii interduce strangurs and lux arter bashful fellers. There is gointer be spekin and singin by pussons
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THERON E. PLATT.

Theron k. Platt of Newtown, who was nominated by Gov Morris for four years term on the state board of agricul- ture, Is known throughout the state as a specialist in potato culture. This does not mean that Mir Platt devotes himself solely to the production and development of this very useful tubef, but nearly ev- cry newspaper reader will recall him as a.potato exhibitor at the Danbury fair and the state fair at Meriden. He show ed an astonishing number of varieties and an admirable knowledge of the subject, both in it's theoretical and practical as- poets. As farmer of the "advanced' class Mir Platt has shown his neighbors, who watched his experiments upon his well-kept and highly productive farm ir Newtown, that science isn't bad thing If 1t has an admixture of saving common sense. He Is brother of the late John son T. Platt, late professor of Yale law school and judge of the United States district court.-T Bridgeport Farmer.
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5 Easement.

lc for one dozen sheets Paper. 5c for one lb. Tacks, assorted Sc for 1oc Whisk Brooms 1oc for two Hoop Fails; 25c for Flour Buckets; s9c for copper bottom Boilers; 33c for nest of five Boxes; 25c for good Kitchen Broom; 10c for Cream Pitchers; 4c for Tin Plates; 1Oc for Plat ters; Sc for Sauce Dishes; 1c for Individual But ter Dishes; 19c for Jardinieres; 5c for fancy Match Safes; 1oc for Shoe Brushes; Sc for two boxes Bixby's Blacking 15c for best Enamel Paint and Stains.
 Return railroad fare on purchases of S1O to patrons within a radius of 30 miles.
 All packages delivered free to Peck & Bishops Union Depot Parcel Office to meet all trains
 EVEN MCINTYRE S co.
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RAILROAD NOTES.

Alexander McNeill formerly superin- tendent of the Shepaug, Litchfield and Northern railroad, has recently become brokerage house of Thompson, Adams X Co.,, New York, with which he has been connected for some time as special part ner. The firm name now stands, Thomp- son, Adams & McNeill.-[ Litchfield En- quirer.
 The New York, New Haven and Hart. ford railroad has declared the quarterly dividend of ? 1-2 per cent, payable April
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THE "HAYsEEDs" VICTORIOUS.
Danbury Defeated at Rowing by NewtOwn.-Ihe Score and Incidents of the Trip.

Danbury is firmly convinced that the Newtown "Hayseed" bowling club can play ten pins. The club took a delight full sleigh ride over to Danbury, Tuesday evening, after Leonard's four .in-hand to give the Beantowners a chance to re- trieve their lost honors. The Clay seeds" were taken te different alley the one at Cosmopolitan park, which by the way is splendid one. A new team was pitted against them, but, alas in vain. Our boys scored great triumph, taking ner with total of 241 points. The best of feeling was maintained on both sides, and after the finish all adjourned to the Tnrner house, where fine spread was indulged in. Following is the score at the Park alley;
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entertainment given at the Center street Methodist church, Easton, on Tuesday evening.
 Edward H. Fanton is visiting relatives in Bedding.
 Rev M. P. Favor of Norfield and MT l E. Fitch of Good Hill called on Hiram and Miss K. Schofield, on Sunday.
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DEATH OF DANIEL KEANE.

Daniel Keane of Danbury, about 2s years, will be buried in St Rose ceme- tery at Sandy Hook, to-day. He at one time worked in the Rubber factory at the Hook. He has one brother, Thomas Thomas Keane, who lives at the Hook land. MT Keane leaves a wife and four children.
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 MT Judd was one of Bethel's oldest anC most respected citizens, and has spen nearly his entire life among our people His funeral was attended from his latt residence on Greenwood avenue, Wednes day afternoon at o'clock, Rev William Morrell officiating.
 | CLEARING THE STREET RAILWAY TRACK
 The Danbury and Bethel horse rail way Company have been trying to get their tracks to Fountain place cleared o1 the ice and snow which has covered them | since the hard snow storm. It required some very hard work with pick-aXes to accomplish it, and even now they are clear only so far as the postoffice.
 A party of young people from this | town organized sleigh party, last Mon- day evening, and drove to Georgetown, where they proceeded to enjoy them selves, after the manner of young folks.
 c. $. Mackenzie's new house on Grand street is now nearly completed. The masons have built the chimneys and fin- ished up their part of the work, to be done.
 Grocer Charles H. Freudenthal now sports spic and span new sleigh. Look out, Charles, and keep it right side up!
 ItiS X Dui oPCu hdU oOoAC at Westerly k. EI., left yesterday, with a stock of goods, and expect to open up business, Saturday.
 died in Springfield, Mass, were brought to this town, Monday, March 6, on the All train. They were met at the station by Undertaken A. T. Sanford, and con- veyed to the Center cemetery for burial
 Sturgcs Judd of Waterbury, who in spite of his extreme age is very spIy, and enjoys good health, was in town Wednes- day in attendance at the funeral of his brother, the late Frank Judd.
 Rev J. W. Johnson, the solicitor for the Howard orphan asylum (colored) of New I Ork City, was in town last Sun day, and paid his annual visit to the va rious churches, for the purpose of taking up the free will offerings of the people.
 Mrs Lydia A. Fairchild has returned from a few weeks visit with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Born, Friday, March 3, son to Mir and Mrs F. M. RatChford.
 The Sunday school of St Thomas church are rehearsing their carols for their annual Easter service. It is said that their selections are especially fine. and a musical treat may be expected.
 The Sanctuary chapter of St Thomas church held their regular monthly meet ing last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Cora COnklin on Greenwood avenue.
 Mrs Charles A. Eldon of Brooklyn N. I., has been spending few days with her sister, Mrs George s. Fairchild on Prospect street.
 Remember the entertainment at Nich- Ols' opera house tonight.
 It is expected that delegation from CatOuah council.O. T.. A. NJ. of Ridge field, Ct., will pay fraternal visit to her sister council in this town, next Monday evening. All members of Wooster coun- cil, No2S, should endeavor to be present, to welcome them.
 Sidney $. Owens, the newsdealer has had the front of his store on Center street, painted a light blue color. It now pre- sents very striking appearance.
 Messers Frank W. Mackenzie and FL gin s. Andrews, were in New York City, Tuesday, on business,
 John Ferris has moved his family to the rooms on Prospect street, which have recently been vacated by Mrs James E. Baldwin.
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"Hayseeds" win by 2ll.
 After the feast the Danbury boys, with lots of pluck, or thinking they had filled the inner man of their guests with so much of the good things that they couldn't play, dared them to go up to the Wheel club alley, at q very late hour, to get little satisfaction out of the evening. But it was no use. The 'IIayseeds' were well primed with lots of muscle and pluck and won two out of the three games played. The boys left for home about } o'clock feeling in the best of humor and gave the Wheel club boys parting salute which made the old city streets echo with their new cry, "Yah. Yah! Yah. Yah! Hayseed." The score at the Wheel club alley was as follows:
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The Copeland Brothers Go.

handsome baton. It was mounted in gold and silver. Maj $. c. kingman was the donor.
 R. J. Watts is recovering from an attack ot the humps.
 Simeon Jones and Charles Brewster ot Wa tertoWn have visited Albert Titus.
 For the next two Sundays there will be no Episcopal service at the Town hall. The Sun day school will meet at II a. m.
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L. F. Camp of Hawleyville has rented his farm to Hobart Hawley, brother to Amos Hawley. MT Camp will move in. to the house now occupied by MT Buel which is owned by him.
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Our Market Reports. THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS. By Special Reporters of The Bee -Bridg port, Ansonia, Southport.

At Butter, choice print cream
 cry 30a32c per pound, choice creamery tubs 27a
 BOG, choice dairy, new 26a2Sc, tair to good 23a
 25c, common 1Sa20c; cheese, factory l2a13, dai-
 " 9a1Qc, sage 15c; eggs, fresh near by 22a24c
 per dozen; chickens, alige l3al4c, dressed 1Sa
 22c; fowls, alive 1lal2c, dressed 16a20c; geese,
 dressed 1Sa20c; ducks 1Sa20c; calves, alive "a
 ' 1-2c, W 13al4c; lambs, yearling alive Sc, d W
 11al2c; sheep, alive 5a6c, W Sal2c; hogs, q w 10 ale; hay, baled $l6a20 per ton, loose $1Sa l9; straw. baled $l5al7, loose $11a19; potatoes soc a$l per bushel onions, red $la1 l0 yellow $1 .15 al75 white $1.50al.75; squash Pc; cabbage Sa
 10c each, reds 1Sa20c; beets 60a70c; carrots 50c parsnips 60al5c; turnips 30a40c; celery $la .25 per dozen; radishes 25c dog; peas, dried $2 .10a 225; beans, marrow g. 5Oa2 50, medium S2 p 2.30, pea 8 25a2 30; honey l0al2c; beeswax 25a
 BOG; apples, choice baldwins $3.h0 per ba rrel fair $3, greenings choice $3.50, apples, com. mon g., evapOrated lla12c; cranberries $3 bu flour, buckwheat $240a2.50- per hundred sug | ar, light maple PC, dark Sal0c; syrup 75a90c per gallon.
 At tSoUTHPORT-Markets slow Onions, No white s5, medium $3.50a4, red No B 50 yellow No1 $375, white pickles $350, yellow $2.75 | red $225; carrots 75c; potatoes $2.50 small $ l 25; apples $3.
 | At ANsoNIA-The market this week is tho same as last except eggs, which were quoted | 35c; Potatoes $l; carrots 75c; parsnips 75c; on | ions S1 butter BOG; eggs 25c; beef and meat! | unchanged; calves, hog dressed c;
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Fairfield County Chat.
DANBURY.

Mrs Roff"s newspaper and stationery store which has twice been flooded and once damaged by fire, has been thor oughly renovated and is much improved. To-day carpenters are at work raising the fioor.- Danhury News.
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Plenty of snowhankst to dio now a d

Plenty of snowbanks to dig now days.
 School in district No. closed last Fri day for four weeks vacation.
 James G. Welton attended the golden wedding of MT and Mrs Eli Clark of New Milford on Monday evening, February 27.
 Mrs c. H. yessup has returned from South Norwa1k and is staying with Mrs Eli Melton at present.
 John Kavanaugh moves, this week, in- to F. Coffman's tenant house and Carl Darrow will move into the house which he vacates and will work for Amos North rop, the coming summer.
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EASTON.

The town has called a special meeting for Monday, March B, to take action regarding the clearing of roads of snow.
 Charles H. Sherwood will move his family into the house with Mrs Joseph Wheeler.
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BLACK ROCK.
Mrs Abbott, after long illness, died Sun

Mrs Abbott, after long illness, died Sun day, March ..
 MT Gilman has enjoyed our fine sleigbine. this winter and given glimpse of how they sleigh ride in high life in England. His
 mammoth Russian sleigh and Insignificant
 horses with harnesses the finest to be had with English coachman and footman in the
 most extravagant livery have attracted great attention and given us chance to see more style on our streets than ever before Thomas Cornell went to New York last week, and purchased a new horse. William Cornell, yard superintendent at the Oh mical works, has the humps. The humps have been raging in Black Rock, but in a mild form.
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MARBLEDALE.
MRS Nj, GOoDsELL.

On Thursday last, Mrs NJ. s. Goodsell, one of the oldest residents of this quiet village was laid away in her narrow cell to await the general resurrection at the last day. She was woman greatly esteemed and beloved by all Her disposition was sunny and happy Her faithfulness in church matters was very noticeable. As long as she was able to get around, she was at her place in the house o1 God and present at every weekday meeting held by the ladies tor the interest of the church. Her face will be missed among the worshippers of St Andrews parish of Whicf she was a member for many years.
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THE HEARING POSTPONED.

The hearing on the application of John W. Booth to the probate court set down for Saturday at II a. m., will not be heard at that time, but will be continued to a later date.
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V. K. Mitchell attended the exercises of the Boston interscholastic athletic as- soclation in Mechanics hall, Boston, last Saturday.
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nIsTRIcT OF VIEWPOINTS ,ss Probate Court,

lC March 9, 1885.
 Estate of NORMAN B. HOYT late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to HORATIO s. HOYT Executof, Danbury, Conn.
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It forestalls consumption. Miss Sarah E. Willever, Phillipsburg, N. J., giving her exper- fence writes sI was troubled for several months with a severe cough, which would
 have turned to consumption but for the time-
 ly use of Dr Bulls cough syrup
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Grandma Ackley was 93 years of age yesterday, the 9th. As has been custom ary for several years past number call ed to pay their respects on her birthday.
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William E. Duncomb of Bedding was
 the guest on Wednesday of his son, George F. Duncombe.
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Thomas Leavey has opened barber shop in Thomas Cavanaugh's place, near the Dutch Rubber.
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Miss Mary McGrath, who was about 45 years old, died last week. She was em- ployed at Charles E. Nichols as domes- tic.
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Barber Schumacher at the Hook has fitted up pool room and put in Wag- ner S Sanford table. The room has been nicely fitted up.
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BEDDING.

William Stillson is with his brother, George Stillson, and is recovering after his sever sickness in Shelton.
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A special pant sale Is now going on at the store of Meigs & Co., ,the Bridgeport clothiers. They offer bargains.
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R. H. BEERS ( CO.

nTsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT ss. Probate D Court March S,A. D. 1893.
 Estate ot MARCIA GLOVER, late of Newtown in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their clai ms for settle ment Those who neglect to present their &C., counts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- lebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to BETSEY MEEKER, ExecutTix.
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It isgenerally conceded all who have tried it and their name is legion,', that Salvation It Is compounded only of thebest Ingredients. and is guaranteed to be positively pure. 25c.
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There were good number present at the rehearsal of "The Prodigal Son, |" night. It is proposed to take plenty of time for the rehearsals, possib- iy not giving it till May or later.
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Litchield County News.
BRIDGEWATER.
BIG PORKERS.

Elmer Frost butchered two fall pigs six and half months old that weighed 225 and 250 pounds. He has recently bought thoroughbred Jersey calf ot Henry Burr of Plymouth and had it sent by express to Sandy Hook.
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Levy Brothers, the Danbury clothiers, are slaughtering prices on clothing. Give 'em a call.
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The subject of Rev O. o. Wright's lee ture at St Johns, next Sunday night will be tSThrift."
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The ladies of St Johns church are pre- pairing a missionary box to be sent of tt some colored people in the South.
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Rev George A. Alcott will preach on We'd nesday evening next in Worthwhile at W. w. Wells. The hour of service is o'clock.
 On Thursday afternoon there will be ser vice with sermon at Marbledale, Tn the rec tory at p. m.
 On Friday evening Rev MT Alcott will preach in New Preston at Mrs Henry Browns. The service begins at o'clock and all are cordially invited.
 Tobacco sorting has begun again at Ed ward Sperry's warehouse.
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s. J. Sherman of Danbury called on William Platt, on Wednesday.
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Minott Augur was in Bridgeport or Wednesday.
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George F. Taylor was in Danbury on Wednesday.
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Rev II. l.. Wheeler went down to Step ney on Wednesday and called upon his old friend, Rev David Osborne. He found him in very feeble health, but his mental faculties bright and unimpaired. Mrs Clingan and her daughter, Mrs Fow- Ter, were also remembered. We regret to state that Mrs Clingan has been quite i'll for nearly two months, but her friends will be glad to l,arn that she is now i'm proving. George Clingan, her son, of New Haven, has gone to Florida for his health and is now at St Augustine with the prospect of improvement. Miss Clar- ice was home from New York and spent last Sunday.
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"Hayseeds" win by

The Newtown boys were enthusiastic over the handsome treatment they re- ceived at the hands of the Danburians.
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MT Neanor has been quite ill since he received his fall two weeks ago and on Wednesday Dr Godfrey from Bridgeport came up to see him.
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For anything in the Jewellery line visit W C. Barry X Co.,, ot Danbury.
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Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

The Belknap Tea Co.,, of Bridgeport Is giv ing stem winding watch with 1Opound club tea orders.
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WASHINGTON.
A CHECKER TOURNAMENT

A CHECKER TOURNAMENT.
 A checker tournament will be held at the Depot. Among the contestants will be Wal ter Noble, George Rylander, F. B. Schmeidle, Jr., George N. Schmeidle, J. H. SchmeidIe, North Clark, Will FouloIs, Will Cole, Dan Mo. Grath and Sol Rydean.
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Fred Giger moved from Pine street in to the Boarding house, on Monday.
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Miss Mamie Hubbell has returned from visit with friends in Hartford, Cheshire and Willimantic.
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WE DON'T WANT IT.

If the people of Newtown wish any snow they can get all they wish here. It won't cost help in loading it on sleds or carts. Come
 and get it
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Mrs Susan J. Hyde, who has been with l.. B. Lakes family for the past four years, has gone to live with friends in Milford. She has made a good many friends in Sandy Hook and Newtown who will regret her absence.
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Mrs s. P. Glover's on Thursday after noon.
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D FGDruafy 27, 1853.
 Estate of MICHAEL CARROLL, late of NewtoWn, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate to present their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ELLEN CARROLL, Adminlstratrix with the will annexed.
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A large collection ot Printed China, India and Corah Silks; we are selling them at low CT prices than the same goods can be bought tor elsewhere.
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The ladies prayer meeting will be held, next Tuesday at 3, with Mrs Wheeler.
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Rev William Brown is expected to preach in the Methodist church next Sun day morning; also in the evening at ' :; prayer meeting will be held at 6.30.
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DIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate D Court, February 5, 1888.
 Estate of MARSHALL SEARS, late of Newtown in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate tor the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof tor the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims tor set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to GEORGE GRIFFIN Administrator.
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The ladies of St Johns Guild met at
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Born, Friday, 3d, a son to Mir and Mrs Andrew Donlon.
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4 UCTION SALE-I will sell at public auc-
 A on Thursday March Is, 1885, beginning at
 II o'clock a. m. all the household effects of the late Sophia A. Hammond, consisting ot bed lures, crockery, kitchenware, carpets, mat ting and other articles too numerous to men M Reynolds about one halt mile north of New town village. Dated at Newtown Ct, March 2, 1893, Eva s. Hammond, Executrix, Aaron Sanford auctioneer.
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Mrs Middlebrook has gone to visit her sons in Waterbury.
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Corded Silk Velvets.

Have been scarce for the past three weeks, the great demand having eaten up the supply, thereby causing famine in some shades all over the country You can obtain all the de- sirable shades at our Velvet department at popular prices.
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If the weather is favorable the super intendent of the juveniles invites the Temple to meet at her home this (Friday) evening, provided the hall is not lighted. Scripture passage commencing with the letter c.