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The Newtown bee., 1893-07-21
LONG HILL.

Mrs Gurney, the pastors wife, gave very interesting review of the Sunday school lesson on the blackboard, last Sun day.
 Henry Coan an d wife are on from the South visiting old friends.
 Miss Belle Dayton is spending d few days with,her sister, Mrs c. Hall.
 R. c. Tousey expects to give his hands vacation for few weeks.
 There were some, cattle running loose on the street, Sunday. The owner had better keep them on his own land.
 John Gabler is having new stoop ad- ded to his house. s. B. Beardsley is doing the worlEs
 Mrs s. E. Beardsley is engaged to teach the Daniels Farm school. the next term.
 MT and Mrs Lainbeer and daughter from New York, and Mrs Harvey Hub bell of Bridgeport visited at George Had ley's, Tuesday.
 Mrs Sweezy has company from Brook lyn. Misses Jennie and Susie Dayton have gone to the Worlds fair. Royal Jennings dog bit Dan Mahoney. It had to be shot. Frank Hadley, Misses May Swenzy and jennie shelton, spent day at Putnam Park, Bedding. James Radcliffe's machinist has left. "A large number Of children have fhf whnoping cOngh, here.
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DEATH OF MRS P. H. sKIDMoRE

Passed away, in the early evening of Sunday, Mrs Abigail N., wife of P. H. Skidmore. Though Mrs Skidmore had been an invalid for a number of years, there had been no apparent change in her condition up to the noon of Sunday. She complained of slight pains in the chest, but thought 1t was nothing more than in- digestion. The fatal attack of apoplexy came at little past and she breathed her last few moments later. Mrs Skid more was the daughter of Mir and Mrs Joel Ives and was a native of Cheshire :; she was 60 years of age and had she lived until May l of next year, would have eel ebrated with Mir Skidmore, their golden wedding. Besides the husband, there survive her, three children, Mrs E. L.. Beard of Cambridge, Mass, F. II. Skid more, IT,, and Julius w.. Skidmore of Bridgeport. The funeral was attended from Trinity church, Wednesday morn ing, Rev Mir Linsley conducting the ser vice. The bearers were Messrs Fl. II. Peek, k. l.. Johnson, Aaron Sanford, Homer Hawley and D. c. Beers. The interment was in the family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. There were many beautiful floral trib- utes. Mrs Skidmore was Christian woman, in its truest and best meaning, and during the 25 years or more that she has lived in Newtown, she has made many friends, who cherish her kindly ways and generous nature, and who now rise up to call her blessed. Those who knew her best look back at her patience and resignation in afllictions and in the increasing inflrmities that she bore with out murmur, and feel that the world is better for her having lived in it and in having set an example worthy of emula- ti0n
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THE MIDSUMMER NIGHTS FESTIVAL.

The program of the Midsummer Nights Festival, at the Gibson place, J. II. Warmers, Sandy Hook, next Wednes- day night, will be of great interest. Subject to revision it will be as follows
 Supper of salads and cold meats serve d from G to s o'clock on the lawn, with cold drinks, 25 cents. Cake and cream extra.
 After supper recreations. Fairy scenes in the woodland, home of the fairies, cupid on a vacation, beaux ideal, wedding scene, fairy danceA
 TableauX. Queen lsabella's jewels, the landing of Columbus, the goddess of liberty, the Worlds fair Hiawatha and Laughing Wa ter, Buffalo Bill, sitting Bull Pocahontas say. ing Capt John Smith, Plymouth Rock, hunters camp, etc. Scenes and tableauN all illumi mated.
 The lovely grounds will be richly decorated with lanterns. appropriate music will accom- pany the scenes and the program will con elude with fireworks.
 The Columbian Cornet band of South bury, young and enthusiastic organiza- tion, has accepted an invitation to play at the lawn festival at Sandy Hook, the 26th, and E. II. Lockwood of Torrington will furnish fairy-like- emusic for the occasion on the m mandolin.
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A FRIEND OF HAMPTON SPEAKS.

The Hampton Institute, of which we have heard by recent lecture given by it's chaplain, and which Is represented by several Indian girls, students of the same, who are spending their summer vacation in families in our town, received it's charter from the General Assembly of Virginia in 1870. It is controlled by board of IT trustees, representing six religious denominations, but is unsec- tarian In it's work, though earnestly and actively Christian. It's work is confined to educating negroes and Indian youth. In December, 1892, there were 53S negro students and l35 Indians. At the present time the number is considerably increased, but the accommodations Are too limited to take all who apply. To superintend this great educational and industrial work, 80 officers, teachers, assistants and managers are required. Connected with the institution are two large farms, one the home dairy and veg
 etable farm of l50 acres, the other the grain and grass farm of $50 acres, both of which are cultivated by the students and the products used in the institution or sold outside. The school is open the entire year, but Is reduced in numbers in midsummer, about one-half of the negro students going south and about one-third of the Indians having an outing among Massachusetts and Connecticut farmers. English branches only are taught, and of the industries the girls are taught homework, laundering, drawing, tailor. ing, dressmaking, gardening, cooking
 printing and training In tffe use of car
 penters' tools. The boys are taught farming, carpentering, housepainting
 wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, shoe
 making, harnessmaking, printing, engi
 neering, machineknitting and the ma
 chnists' trade. These industries are al
 under the direction of skilled foremer and assistants. Gen Armstrong, in hii last report said, s'Negroes come in mos
 cases with little on their backs, nr il their brains or pockets, to ssssink ol swimr in an effort for self support ant education. A few, the weakest finch
 The struggle of all is to make the mos
 of their chanches is admirable; without
 parallel, think, in the present educa tion of the whites. Hundreds more thai we can accommodate apply every year. The government pays for the support Q ta0 IndianS. In addition tQ thls numbe
 froml2 Co 70 have been maintained year
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THE ELoN BOOTH CASE AGAIN

The suit brought by John w. Booth against Susan Belfield is another chap ter in the litigation that has taken place since Elon Booth died. The suit is brought to get decision from the Su- preme court as to the legality of Elon Booths will. .Elon Booth made the will so that the money should not go to his nearest relatives, and this move is made to secure the property sooner than the II years set in the will. It has been ar gued and a decision may soon be expect ed. Stoddard, Bishop & Shelton repre- sented Mrs Belfeld, Fessenden and Tweedy represented Charles H. Peck and Davenport and O'Hara represented John W. Booth.
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General News.
IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.

IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.
 Another negro has been lynched at Columbus, Miss. He was charged with having stabbed man and was taken from the sheriffs by crowd of 200 men, who hung him and then riddled the body with bullets.
 It seems very probable that the Worlds fair directors will have the fair closed on Sunday. Sunday opening has been neither popular nor profitable.
 There was a scene, Thursday night, in Hagenback's s circus in the Midway Plais- ance at Chicago, which was not down on the bills. A woman trainer went into a cage where there was tiger and he refused to obey the lash of the whip. Instead he sprang at her and after one intellectual spring he got his teeth into her right thigh. Three men ran in and succeeded finally in getting the woman out of the jaws of the beast. Evidently a tiger is not a very safe playmate.
 fDr Swift, a health offer of Northamp- ton county, N. C., reports disease there which very much resembles cholera. Persons who are attacked die in from six to seven hours. An official inyesti- gation is being made.
 The stone quarries at Portland, Conn.,, are feeling the effect of the dull times very severely. Many of them have shut down and the times are very dull.
 The British brig, Darna, came to Hampton Roads, on the 14th, with her captain dead and three of her crew down with the yellow fever. As a result the government is getting ready to handle infectious diseases. They have dis infecting steamer called the Robert Koch, which is fitted out with sulphur blast furnace, tanks for holding a bichloride of mercury solution and steam pumps to disinfect any congoes suspected.
 A snake cbarmer in Hubus museum at New York was fatally bitten by a diamond rattlesnake last Sunday. It is evidently not safe to fool with poison snakes either in box or ina rum bottle.
 There is talk of steamship line from 1 Seattle, Wash, to China. It is claimed that London firm, s. Samuels < Co.,, | are to put it in operation.
 There is to be a Worlds educational congress at the World fair at Chicago from July 25 to 2S. Almost all the countries of the civilized world will have representatives at the gathering. Presi- ldent Dwights Ex-President McCosh, President Harper and President Angel l will be some of the prominent men from the educational institutions of the United l States.
 l There was bad railroad wreck at I INewburg, N. <, on the 18th, on the l West Shore road. An express ran into Ian open switch and into a train standing lon q side track just ready to pull out, Several ladies were killed outright and a Igreat ulany were injured
 . Postmaster General Bissell has ele. cided 10 give up the isaning Of postal
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BETHLEHEM.

NOTIFY BARNUM AND BAILEY'S MANAGER.
 There is hen in the town of Bethle- hem that takes possession of three kit tens and she fights for them the same as she would for her own chickens. They are about two or three weeks old. The old cat, their mother, staid with them until lately, and now the old hen takes care of them. She stays with them most of the time and when anyone goes near them she will fly at them. We feed the kittens milk. The old cat had five kit tens at the beginning, but two have died. guess the other three will live. One has tail and the other two have no tails at all. The two that died had no tails. Yours respectfully,-EMiss E. D.
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AT THE GRAND CENTRAL.

John II. Haydan, Philadelphia, Will liam McPhelemy, Danbury, F. H. Madi- gan, Mrs s. O'Connor, Berlin, N. H., J. F. Woodman, F. R. Kimberly, New Haven, William F. Jones, Brooklyn, Charles O. Saxton, North Haven, A. B. Durham, Seymour, F. s. Gaylord, An sonia, John K. Egan, W. F. Douglas, John Scanlon, c. B. Wheeler, Bridge port, John F. Carroll, Martin Wentsch, Sandy Hook, r. Beardsley, Birmingham, A. E. Smith, Syracuse, N. r., W. I. Giles, Boston, J. S. Bennett, Otter River, Mass, Granville Whittlesey, Danbary.
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Fairfield County News
BETHEL.
A HAT FIRM CLOSES BUSINESS.

l George H. Hickok, who has conducted the hat manufacturing business known as George H. Hickok & Son on Beaver street, has discontinued business for the present and closed up his shop. The dullness of trade is the reason for his ac- tion.
 Died, Friday, July B, aged F years, Ida M. Collins, daughter of MT and Mrs Leroy Collins of Beaver street. Her funeral was from her late home, Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Rev c. A. Knesal officiating.
 Mrs George H. Bassett and daughter of New Milford are visiting at her fathers home in this town.
 The Eureke water mains have been ex- tended on Henry street to near the new factory of George Shepard & Son.
 Charles Dibble is building new con servatory on the Timothy Johnson place in Grassy Plain.
 George W. Roe, the painter, has plac- ed some neat signs on the windows of the Bethel Pharmacy. The lettering is of white porcelain.
 Rev c. A. Knesal of the Methodist church, left town, the first of the week, for a months vacation, which he will spend with friends in Pennsylvania, and at the Worlds fair, and other places.
 Rev Elliott D. Smith will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church during the absence of the pastor, Mir Knesal.
 MT and Mrs Alfred Starr of Mount Vernon. has been visiting his sister, Mrs Eliza Upson on Railroad avenue.
 Mrs Frank w. Smith and Miss Anna Smith are at Lake Waramaug.
 John Rodemeyer, who we reported last week as being ill, we are glad to state is somewhat better.
 Edwin c. Fairchild has returned from his vacation and is at his old place at McDowell's market.
 The colored Baptist mission of Dan- bury gave another of their concerts and festivals in the Town hall of this place, last Thursday evening.
 Mrs Ebert Green is visiting her sister in New York City.
 The Methodist Sunday school held their picnic, Wednesday, at Durant's grove.
 The Sunday school of St Thomas church are making arrangements to have an excursion and picnic to Roton Point on Tuesday, August l.
 Miss Viola Durant is visiting friends in 
 George G. Durant and family are in Chicago visiting the Worlds fair.
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In Litchfield County
EAST MORRIS.
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A narrow escape from serious confla- grafton was averted by MT Judd carry
 ing blazing oil stove out of the house of David Burlington, last Tuesday night.
 About 7 o'clock a loud crash was he ard
 with the rattling of pans. dishes, etc, in
 Mir Turkington's kitchen, and the screams of pain by the children, who came rushing out of the door, followed
 by MrsJudd carrying blazing oil stove
 in his hands which he threw out on the
 yard. It was signal for the gathering
 of the neighbors, who at once rushed
 there. An oil stove stood upon the ta-
 ble with q kettle of hot water upon it
 and by some means Little David Turk. ington turned over the table, stove. kettle
 and all. Mrs Judd, Florence and Little David Harrington were in the kitchen at the time. Mrs Judd was burned little about the limbs, while Florence escaped with a serious burn on one cheek, but Little David was badly scalded by tllt hot water on both limbs and about tlas body, 50 badly that he is laid up for ral Ipairs for several day The oil on tlls floor Was all ablaze but was exiting nsiaed
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ly by charity, or, ina few instances have supported themselves. To quote Gen Armstrong further, "From long depen- dance on government, for food and other supplies, Indians are as rule, incapa- nle or the steady hard work of the ne- gro. The wonder is they do as we'll as they do. Self-support is the best condi- Ftion for the progress of both races. With proper training the Indian also can take care of himself. The contact is helpful for negro and indian, broadening both, and there is much mutual good feeling. The negro is educated by self-help, to which he has been accustomed. The h. dian is educated by being trained to self help, to which he is not accustomed. Labor as moral force is the keynote of the school.
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WORK ON THE NEW ENGLAND.

The work of laying the double-track on the New England road between Plain vile and Forrestville is expected to be- gin on or before August 15. Tine end of the double-track is now at Plainville the continuance from Black Rock, on the out skirts of New Britain, to Plainville, hay ing been laid last fall. The contracts for the work between Plainville and Forrest vile are about ready to be given out. It is the intention of the company to con- ne the dou ouble-tracking on to Bristol, and to have the work completed to that point before winter.- Danbury News.
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THE LIBRARY BENEFIT.

The library association have decided to hold it's annual fair at the Town hall, Newtown, Tuesday evening, August L. Donations of fancy work, ice cream and cake are expected from all who are in- terested, or should be interested in this public benefit. The librarian, Miss Ab- bic l.. Peck, will receive all such dona- tions. Further notice will be given next week. A personal invitation is not nec- essary to help in this grand enterprise. Let all lend helping hand.
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LYONS PLAIN.
MISS RoE--MR JACKSON.

Married, at the rectory,b by Rev Alexan- der Hamilton, Thursday evening ,the13th, Miss Irene Roe of Bedding, and Albert w. Hickson of Bradleyville.
 Mrs PhebelA A. Fanton was entertained on Wednesday at the, residence of Mrs Mary E. Fanton.
 Mrs Edgar Giles of Redding, who spent Tuesday night with Mrs Platt Keeler, on Wednesday called on her old friends and rector, on the Plains.
 Miss Minnie Williams of Godfrey street is spending few days with relatives here.
 Gen Hamilton of Tarrytown,N N. Y, is visiting his son, Rev Alexander Hamil- ton and family at the rectory.
 Levi Beers and wife of Cohoes, N. Y., are visiting relatives in this place.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton and children spent Tuesday in New York City, legal business calling them there.
 Irving Williams of New Jersey is with his grandfather, Josiah Williams.
 Mrs Philip Gerhardt's grandsons from New York are with her, the Masters Tewes.
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HATTERToWN.

Mrs Sylvia Northrop is the guest of W. H. Hubbell ot Newtown Depot. Be- fore her return she intends visiting sis- ter at Unadilla, N. Y.
 George Stillson has returned to his home in Norwalk.
 Miss Lydia Benedict is sick with the grip.
 Fred Booth returned to his home in Hartford, Tuesday.
 Richard Booth is visiting with rela- tives in Daniels Farm.
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SOUTHPORT.

George Smith of Buck Hill had tho misfortune to lose valuable horse, last week.
 Miss Fannie Oatman expects soon to leave her home in Southford for Nyack, N. r.. where she intends to reside with her uncle, Dr Oatman.
 T. c. Booth of Bridgeport is spending his vacation with his family in this place.
 Report says we are to have a new superintendent at the paper mill. Mr Kinney was here some time ago and if he returns it is expected business will be more lively.
 Miss Mabel Osborn has returned from visit with friends in New Haven.
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WASHINGTON.

Mir and Mrs A. c. Titus have lady with three children and nurse, who came from New York, Saturday. Mrs Titus went to the city, last week Thurs day,and returned with a gentleman and his wife as hired help. MT Titus has received word that he has drawn horse and carriage in Waterbury that was offered in q sale of tickets.
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Affairs About Town,
REGISTERED AT DICK S.

Horace Swan, Westerly; Mrs A. D. Clark and Miss Clark, Hartford; F. w Herrick, Westfield, Mass; George c, Hopkins, New Preston; J. Bidwead, N. NJ. Beach, +. s. Willett, s. B. Brew ter, F. W. Remmel and wife, Bridgeport J. M. Pigot, Brooklyn, N. Y,; A. J. kingsbury, Jr., Fairfield; FL. Bigelow, New Haven; P. II. Nichols, Brooklyn s. H. Zigler, New York; Frank II. Chat field, New Haven.
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Rev William Beardsley of St Thomas church, New Haven, occupied Trinity s pulpit, Sunday, in exchange with Rev Mir Linsley. He preached an able ser mon from the text, "That they all may be one," John r: II. His liberal ideas and strong arguments for Christian uni- ty won the closest attention of the large congregation present.
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H. N. Latin has lost pair of Devon cattle, about seven years old. They got out of the pasture lot of c. M. Pratt and Mir Latin does not know whether they strayed or were stolen. He advertises for their recovery.
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POINTERS FOR HoUsEKEEpERs.

POINTERS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS.
 Baby carriages new in stock. Come and see the grand display at Taylor X McGran's. Dining chairs in all the latest styles, at Fay Tor & McGran's.
 The finest line of veranda chairs and settees can be seen every day at Taylor & McGran's. Taylor S McGran's is the best place in town to buy carpets and rugs.
 Parlor suits in black walnut and oak at Taylor McGran's.
 Try Sperry & Barnes extra sugar cured hams, they are the best and most reliable on the market, at R. H. Beers S Cos.
 Call at K. II. Beers & Co.'S and see the ele- gant line of presents given with baking pow der.
 Drink Knapp's root beer. It will keep you cool and refreshed when the thermometer is up among the nineties,tor sale by R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
 Ifyou want the best value for your money go to K. H. Beers & Co.'S.
 Lightning and Mason fruit jars are the best, lowest prices at E. F. Hawleys also jelly tum- blers very cheap.
 Why don't you buy one of those s1 1.50watch- es at E. F. Hawley's? They keep correct time. Try one and prove it.
 Summer delicacies Of all kinds, deviled and potted ham, chicken, turkey, tongue, sardines, salad oil, salad dressing, etc., at E. F. Flaw ley's.
 Choice new fat mackeral l2c pound, at E. F. Hawley's.
 Bargains in HammoclSs 75c to $500 and hot weather goods of all kinds, at E. F. Hawley's.
 Fresh lot of Wallaces candies assorted chocolates. marsh mallows, ibon bons, etc.' in boxes.just in,at E. F. Hawley's.
 Best line of choice nandkerchiefs.
 Extracts by the ounce, all kinds at E. F. Hawley's.
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AT THE HAwLEYvILLE MISSION.

The little Underhill girl, formerly of Bedding, but now living in Danbury, the story of whose marvellous cure by faith Is known to most of our readers, will be present at the Hawleyville mission, next Saturday and Sunday nights.
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QUAKER's FARMS.

The mail is carried by Theodore Haines, this season. Theodore is a great hust- Ter.
 In the severe storm of July ,, Mr Meigs lost five fine steers. They were struck by lightning.
 Mrs Kimball plucked from her garden, a full blown rose with perfect bud growing from the heart. It is quite a curious specimen of one of Madam Ma ture's freaks.
 The farmers ale about through hay ing and have been blessed with unusual ly fine ffaying weather. It is almost i'm possible 10 get help enough, however, and one man has to do double work.
 Charley Johnson is cutting the hay on the Kimba1l farm.
 Quail are abundant and their call is heard all through the day.
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MONROE.
EAST VILLAGE

Mir and Mrs George Cargill of Ansonia have been spending week with A. J. Beers.
 Miss Georgia Clark and Miss Beulah Hull of Shelton are at w. $. Clark's.
 Miss Crofut of Bridgeport has been the guest of her sister, Mrs T. B. Osborn.
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The ladies' social circle of the North End had an unusually large attendance at their weekly gathering at Mrs Dr Monroe Judson's. last week Thursday. They met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Charles Nortnrop.
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Mrs J. Botsford Fairchld has been on the sick list.

MT and Mrs Ezra J. Hall arrived in Sandy Hook on Wednesday night, from their Western trip. They passed con siderable time in Southern Missouri, and visited the Worlds fair. Mir Hall says the fair is simply great
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The residence of Frederick Sanford shines in fresh coat of white paint. Edward Pitcher of Hawleyville, and his assistant, Edward Smith, two good workmen, are doing the work.
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Miss Margaret Burke of New Haven and Miss Sarah Mulrooney of Unionville have been guests at St Roses parsonage.
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Hobart and Fred Curtis tried their luck at fishing in the Housatonic on Wednes- day afternoon, and brought home some monstrous fish.
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cards in the different sizes as at present, and to have only one size of three and one half by five and one half inches. Specifications are out for the next four years supply.
 The International convention of the Baptist young peoples union of Ane erica began at Indianapolis, Ind, July 13, and continued through the rest of the week. The union is in quite flourishing condi- tion.
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On Sunday, at St Rose, the bans of marriage between James Heating and Miss Mary McMahon were published.
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Miss Etta I. Hull of Stepney has been engaged to teach the Huntingtown dis trict school the ensuing year.