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AN ESCAPE FROM A RAD FIRE.

MT and Mrs Edward Abbott, who occu- py one of the cottages on Oakland farm, had a very narrow escape from being burned out of house and home last week Thursday night. As it was, most of their clothing was destroyed. The fire started about midnight in a small room they used for sort of closet and had been burning for some time before discovered, It had worked it's way through the ceiling to the floor above. The smoke finally aroused the family and Mir Abbott mme- diately started to find the cause of it and when he opened the door to the room where the fire was, the flames burst out upon him from their confinement, caus- ing him to beat hasty retreat The neighborhood was aroused by cry of fire and with the assistance of number of men the flames were finally gotten une der control and extinguished. The fire companies were not called out and but few knew until the next morning what had occurred. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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iron bridge now crosses. The dam was atabout the present location of the bridge and 2 racn -nar carried the matar to the

PICTURE OF THIS OLD FACTORY Is seen in one of the old maps of New town, published by Richard Clark in 1861. These "reminiscences of old days and of the Dick family will be of espec- ial interest to che older people, and are rendered timely and appropriate by the death of the last of the family, William !. Dick.
 Mir Dick spent the last two years of his life in experimenting the erection of residence for himself and wife, in which to pass their declining days, on the road to the depot, opposite William Terrill's. It was completed about year ago.
 The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at from his late home, Rev Mir Linsley officiating.
 The accompanying striking likeness of Mir Dick will be welcomed by his many friends. It was engraved especially for TIE BEE.
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DEATH OF D. M. NICHOLS

The body of David NJ. Nichols was brought to Newtown on Tuesday of this week and inferred in the cemetery at Berk shire. Mr Nichols was brother of the lumber merchant, Phiio Nichols. He died in New Y ork City, February 9, 1893, aged 66 years and eight months. He was largely engaged in the boiler business and has been one of the promi- nent business men of the metropolis for about 40 years. He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn his loss.
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GRANGE MATTERS.

At the regular meeting of Pohtatuck grange, No. l29, held in Grange hall, February 2l, O., U. Schermerhorn read extracts from Gov Hoard of Wisconsin on the feed and care of dairy cows. L., Mrs E. l.. Johnson, read a prepared ar ticle about the Father of our Country" and all were reminded that February P would be the anniversary of the birth of George Washington. This meeting was one of the most interesting and instruct i've held by the grange since it's organiz- atton. Tbe program for Tuesday evea- ing, March z, is made out and dairymen will be interested by talks on ensilage, and the rest feed to produce butter fat.
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ONE ON MR TAYLOR.

Mir and Mrs c. E. Taylor and sister, Miss Ida, drove up town Wednesday, and while MT Taylor was doing little col lecting, the ladies drove up the Street, and in turning around, the sleigh turned over and the horse became frightened. By Mrs Taylor's coolness and good man agement the horse was stopped. the sleigh lighted ard they drove to where MT Taylor was. He laughed at their
 little misfortune, and took the horse. starting for home alone, when the sleigh overturned again and the horse got away, breaking the sleigh. Fortunately no
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New spring chambrys. girghams eaIieos dress goods also pfon gingham With Lor- der, at E. F. HaWley g.
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Died on Tuesday, at Brooklyn, N. T., Mrs James B. Beers. For some weeks Mrs Beers had been in feeble health. She was an aged and respected lady and leaves husband and two children to mourn her loss, beside several grand children. Her remains will be brought to Newtown to-day, to be laid at rest in the family plot in the Newtown ceme- tery. The funeral service will be held at Trinity church at 80 a. m.
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to school at Elizabeth, x. J., to an insti- tuition kept by relatives of the Dick fam fly.
 When boy he WIS noted for his inde- pendence of spirit, which trait was not entirely lost a. Inc grew to manhood
 Mir Dick had two brothcrs-Charles Dick, who died from the effects of his ex- perences in the army, and John Dick, who diei in Cnlifnrnil. There was also sister, Mrs Clorissa Wheeler, who died some years ago. It hl1 been planned by Joseph Dick and Josiah Sanford to have Charles Dick and Edwin sanford, sons of the foregoing, succeed them in their bus iness, but this was frustrated by the death of Edwin Sanford. Mir Dick was twice married, his first wife being d Miss Candee. His second wife was Miss Mary Beard-ley, who survives him.
 BY HIS FIRST WIFE,
 there was born to him a daughte', Miss Ella, who became the wife of John .Jud- son. Her death occurred several years ago. For time, Mir Dick lived on Mile Hill, in house now owned by Charles E ,era.
 About the year 1861, he embarked in the hotel business, securing the proper ty which aftcrward became famous as Dicks hotel in trade with Sallu P. Bar nun, who took Mir Dicks farm on Mile lIill. The hotel was then a two story structure. That he had struck his forte at last was evidenced by the success he hld. He soon had the name of keeping one of the best country hotels in Connec- tlcut, and his fame extended, as the sum- mer hotel business grew. MT Dick was
 LANDLORD OF THE oLDEN TYPE. II took personal interest in his guests, an his hotel grew in popularity as the years went by. That he was original in his ideas and methods of doing busi ness, Is hardly necessary 10 state.
 Failing health at last compelled him to step aside from active work and he sold out about five years ago to W. A. Leon- ard, the present. owner.
 Tn connection with Mir Dicks death the fact has been brought out, that the hotel building, which has borne his name for quarter of century was built by Dr Perry about the year l790. It was then only small two-story structure, but was quite lofty enough for the doc tor, who stood so in fear of gale of wind that he would take his family into the basement till the storm had passed.
 BUT FOR THUNDER STORMS
 he cared nothing, If not attended by wind. He would stand in the hall door during their progress, clad in knee pam taloons, adorned with silver buckles, ,etc., in the style of century ago, watching the fork lightning streak down among the Zoar hills or the low wales of Sandy Hook, remarking at the time that such a bolt struck so and so, and he seldom guessed wrong. He was gentleman of ihe old school and was buried in New
 
 town cemetery, where Mir Dicks body wI1l be laid this afternoon.
 The old satinet mill at Sandy Hook, owned by Dick & Sanford, and in which William worked some when boy, stood at a point about 900 feet below where the
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MUMPS CLAIM MANY VICTIMS.

Fourteen of the pupils of Miss Beers department at the Academy are down with the mumps, this week. Two or three members of the other departments have been afflicted the same way. The disease is prevalent in all parts of the town, but the type is quite a mild one.
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Reputation Is a Great Thin.

In the commercial world. The repu- tation of being able to do something or make something better than anybody else, is a sure sign of future success, however slow it may be in coming. We suppose other firms could make as good as the Chiffon Paints, if they would take the same trouble and go to as great expense. But seemingly they do not think it worth while. Other firms turn out as much, and more paint in year than we do, but they don't turn out as good. We concen- trate our energies first on the quality; the out put is sure to increase later. We make a pure linseed oil paint. We guarantee it to be more durable, and to cover more surface than any oth CT paint made Its excess of cost over others is far less than its excess of quality. Look for yourself at some of the buildings covered with Chiffon Paints. Ask the owners about it. Invest Is cents in pound can and see for yourself
 CHILTON MFG. CO.,, 147 Fulton street, New York.
 For sale by R. H. BEERS & co.
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j. Stuart Halpine, prominent grow CT and packer of leaf tobacco in New Milford, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past month, is now Considered out of danger and is rapidly improving. Mir Halpine attended the Newtown Academy here years ago and afterward taught school at the head o1 Newtown Street. His many friends here will be pleased to learn of his prospec. tive recovery.
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RUGS AND DRAPERIES:

Do not fail to inspect our immense line of Smyrna, Daghestan, Moquette ard Ingrain Rugs, which we have in ali popular sizes and our assortment of colors is comprehensive And our drapery department consists of ev- erything pertaining to interior decoration in the way of Portieres Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Muslins, Pole Trimming and various miscellany.
 Give us call before placing your order elsewhere and we will please you and any ar ticle purchased now will be stored until you are ready, free Of expense.
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VELVETs:

Nothing in floor covering can exceed velvet carpet where beauty and hard weal are combined. It has the vitality of a body brussel and the beauty and effect of Wilton We have managed to obtain few patterns tc be offered at the extremely low price of $l g yard. Note the price RS- $l per yard
 Give us @ call and be convinced.
 Our line ot other grades is complete in ev cry detail and consists of Body Brussels, Tap ,estry, mgrain in all grades, Rag and Hemr carpets.
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Basement.

lc Tor one dozen sheets Paper. Sc for one lb. Tacks, assorted; Sc for 1oc Whisk Brooms; 1oc for two Hoop Pails 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; 10c for Plat ters; Sc for Sauce Dishes; 1c for Individual But. ter Dishes; 19c for Jardinieres; Sc for fancy Match Safes 10c for Shoe Brushes; Sc for two boxes Bixby's Backing; 15c for best Enamel Paint and Stains.
 Return railroad fare on purchases of S10 to patrons within radius of 30 miles.
 All packages delivered free to Peck & Bishops unlon Depot Parcel Office to meet all trains.
 EVEN MCINTYRE & co.
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N NEWTOWS.
First Second Third Fourth
A SELECTING PARTY,

The excellent sieighing and weather proved too great temptation to party o1 l2 Academy pupils on Wednesday even ing, and an early start, in Leonards big sleigh was made, the objective poin being Woodbury. The ride was i'm mensely enjoyed by all that participat ed. Avote of thanks is hereby extend ed to Stanley J. Blackman, who so kind ly gave the use of his horses.
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PALESTINE SNOW BOUND.

The roads are filled in with snow about Palestine district badly. John Stevens has not been able to get his milk over to Clover Farm Annex since the storm of Monday, February 20. H. $. Benedict goes across Platt's hill and around by E. M. Peeks.
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MIR BREW'S ILL FORTUNE.

On Tuesday evening, John Brew, while cutting some wood, hit one stick so that it flew up and struck him in the eye, in- flictng painful wound. 4 doctor was called and dres sed the wound. Mir Brew on Thursday was able to open his eye and feels much better.
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AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

Julian Beardsley, who came near los ing the sight of one eye by being hit by flying stick while chopping was unfortu- nate enough to break two or three ribs, last week. While in the woods loading logs, he slipped and fell over backward, striking across the OK sled.
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THE NEW ENGLAND ROAD APPEALS.

The New York and New England rail- rord, through it's attorney, l.. D. Brewster, have appealed from the decis- ion of the railroad commissioners in re- gard to abolishing the grade crossings at HawleyviIle. The appeal is taken to the superior court of Fairfield county on the first Tuesday of April.
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DEATH OF MRS GRIFFIN.

Died at her home at Granville ave nue, Danbury, early Tuesday morning February 2S, Mrs William H. Griffin aged 27 years. Mrs Griffin was former ly Miss Belle Tibbs and lived in this town where she had many friends who will be grieved to hear of her death.- The cause of her death was consumption, from which she has been great sufferer for the past year or more. Mrs Griffin leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss.
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A. E. ROWLAND.

District of Newtown ss, probate court, Feb. U ruary P, 1893.
 Estate of MICHAEL T. BLAKE. late of Newtown, in said District, deceased
 WHEREAs-The administrator on said es- tate has represented the same to be insolvenf, and pray the appointment of commissioners thereon.
 ORDERED-That commissioners to receive of said estate be appointed at the Probate of ice in Newtown on the 10th day of March. lsS, at o'clock D. m.; of which all persons In interest will take notice, and appear, if they see cause, and be heard fhereon- Attest N. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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MIR DICK WAS BORN

September l2, 1922, and would have been 7l had he lived till next September. He was son of Joseph Dick, who was in partnership at Sandy Hook with Josiah Sanford, under the firm name of Dick & tnford. They manufactured broad cloths, cassimeres and satinets and Will liam Dick, Whcn boy, worked in the mill along with the Sanford boys, Henry Frederick and Edward. They were oc- casionally called in on Saturdays, when out of school, to help on odd jobs and when hurried in the factory. Joseph Dick, Williams father, was twice mar ried and the subject of this sketch was the son of the last union.
 His mother was known as "Aunt Elec- ta.'' The schooling of William Dick was in the public schools at Sandy Hook.
 AMONG HIS INSTRUCTORS
 being Philo Curtis and Samuel Beers Peck. He was also sent away for a time
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THE "DEESTRICT SKEWL."

The long talked of 'sDeestrick Skewl'' held it's session in Nichols opera house, last Friday evening. The house was It, erally packed, it being hard to find stand ing room. In as far it impersonated per- fectly an old fashioned school of child ren it was great success. The financial feature of the entertain inment was also a great success, about $l25 being cleared.
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D March ?, 1895.
 Estate ot NORMAN B. HOYT late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Horatio s. Hoyt, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, an instrument in writ ing purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of said Norman B. Hoyt, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said Newtown on the 9th day of March, 1888, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, and the court di- rects said Trustee to give public notice ot the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Newtown in said district. NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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Bethel.
MISS PHILLIPs-MR MEYERS.

MISS PHILLIPS-MR MEYERS.
 Married, in Darbury, at the home of the bride, l9 Stevens street, Monday af- ternoon, February P, by Rev E. Jay Teagarden, Maurice N. Myers of this town to Miss Sarah K. Phillips of Dan- bury. The newly married couple are spending part of their honeymoon in New York City and other places.
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BETHEL GETS AN INDUSTRY,

George A. Shepard & Son are making preparations to move their tannery from Westport to this town some time this spring or early summer. They have pur- chased large piece of land of William Kyle just south of the terminus of Henry street and are filling it in preparatory to erecting thereon plant which shall in clude every branch of their large busi- ness. Let the go ,d work go on. Will locate here and help to build up the town.
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SPRING OPENING in our CARPET DEPARTMENT. MOQUETTE CARPETS:

W e have obtained a number of patterns in Moquette Carpets, with without borders, and would here make mention that these goods are not old patterns, commonly called "Job lots," obtained at auction sales, but this seasons patterns and styles which we shall place on sale at sl1o CT yard.
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The death of William J. Dick, which occurred on Tuesday morning at o'clock, was not entirely unexpected by Newtown people, as he had been in failing health for two years or more. He was afflicted with rheumatic and kidney troubles, which caused wasting away of his physical powers.
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HAT BUSINESS IMPROVING .

The stiff hat business looks little more encouraging, this week. The Dun- lap style is having some sales; also oth- CT styles are selling better than before it ,ame out. It is to be hoped that the or ders will increase in quantity and contin- ue through the season.
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POINTERS FOR HoUsEKEEpERs.

Big bargains in oranges, 24 for a5c, Havana's very sweet IS and 25 cents dozen, choicest FIorida's 40 cents dozen, at E. F. Hawley's.
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OIL CLOTH AND LINOLEUM:

We have just received over 100 rolls ot Oil Cloth and Linoleum in all widths and quail ties, which we are prepared to offer at dry goods prices, and we would remark, in pur.
 chasing floor cloth the hest is the cheapest
 in the end, and at our price the cost is merely nominal.
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At the regular meeting of Pohtatuck grange, next Tuesday night, the ques- tion of dairy foods ill it's various forms will be fully discussed. and full attend ance is requested, as the meeting promi- ses to be one of unusual interest.
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AN ACCIDENT TO A SLEIGHING PART

AN ACCIDENT TO A SLEIGHING PARTY.
 The scholars and teachers of the New Street school, Danbury, started out last Friday afternoon, to enjoy sleigh ride. They came through Bethel and were all right until they reached Fountain Place, when they came in contact with one of the mountains of snow which are quite numerous about town, which overturned the sleigh, spilling the occupants into the snow. Some of them were pretty we'll cut and bruised, especially one of the teachers, Mrs Friedman, who received quite shock from the effects of her fall Fortunately the party escaped without any bones being broken.
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STRAW MATING:

Straw Mating as a floor covering Is becom. ing very popular and we have complete line Of all grades and fancy weaves, in Chi ma, Japanese and Napier.
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Walter H. Sommers and family start ed for their home in Petersburg, Va., Thursday. They will be greatly missed from Newtown.
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E. W. Fairchild has purchased an ex- tra fine pair of fat oxen of Ex-Senator William N. Northrop.
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The musical club will hald it's post poned meeting, next Monday night, with the Misses Hubbell. The program will be the same as prepared for that date.
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OXEN AT AUCTION-I will seIfat Public An
 U ction on Saturday, March 1, 1893, at Leon ards Hotel yards, full car load Of Well Mistehed young Working Oxen, Sale to conn mence at eleven o'clock m, blizzard or no blizzard NeWtowu, February 27. l8o6-
 CHARLES SCEiDELi-. by AARON SANFORD
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WHAT AILS THE HENS 2

The hens seem to be afflicted with "snowenza" or "frostina" or something else this season as, contrary to their usu- al custom at this time off the year, they are not producing a very great number of eggs and prices remain high. '
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nISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss, Probate U Court February l, IS93-
 Estate of JAMES W. BEARDSLEY, late of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months iron 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,
 Administratrix with the will annexed.
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nISTRICT OF NEwTOwN, ss Probate U Court, February 25, ls93-
We are now showing large and elegant assortment of all the latest product

Estate of MARSHALL SEARS, late ot 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 for set tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to GEORGE GRIFFIN, Administrator,
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Paul B. Warner and A. F. Clarke are together enjoying the climate of South. ern California and expect to tour the state before returning East.
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Read the selectmen's notice to road contractors, in another column.
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Dr F. J. Burke left Sandy Hook on Thursday, and will make his future home in New Haven, where he will prac- tirp
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Mr and Mrs A. W. Penny of Bridge port have visited David Penny at Broad View.
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A fairs About Town.
WILLIAM JOSEPH DICK.

Ills Death Occurs on Tuesday Morning. Former Proprietor of Dicks Hotel and Famous Char actar Locally.
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The storm prevented the oratorio re- hearsal, Tuesday night, but full chorus is expected, next Tuesday.
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MT Wells and bride from Waterbury made visit with friends in Sandy Hook on Tuesday.
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| 50 cents. Mems Working Shirts in Crepe cloth Chevio, Outing Flannel fast black and large variety o ! other materials. all worth 75e. 39c, 50c, 59c, 69c, 87 1-2c.
 Are the prices of our Mems Unlaundered Shirts the best made and the best cotton in the world No other store can possibly give you as good val. ue Try one. you will never use any other. S1 each. We offer Mems Laundered White Shirts, oper front and back, linen bosom, all hand made but ton heles regular S1.50 shirt. 25 cents, For two pairs Mems Seamless Cotton Half Hose in stripes; regular price 21c each 50 cents.
 Mems Grey Merino Shirts and Drawers (Medi um Weight with pearl buttons. Cheap at 75c. S1 each.
 Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers Qight Weight. Cheap at s1.25. S1 yard.
 Full line of New Shades in 19-inch Silk Velvet. 42c yard.
 [All silk), China Silk in 30 new shades. |S1.
 Full assortment of Grcs Grain colored Silks
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Lauren Skidmpre has traded a new milch COW with Julian Beardsley for a bair of oxen.
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MT and Mrs Stanley B. Terrill of Brookfeld have visited relatives in New town.
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BETHEL WANTS THE TROLLEY

The advent of the trolley system for the Danbury and Bethel street railway company, seems to have been indefinitely blocked out by the recent action of the Danbury board of aldermen. It seems to us as though the interests of Bethel should have some consideration in the matter.