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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-01

4 bale "A UnbleacVaed Cotton
at 1-Sc a yard.
4 case Indigo Blue Prints, best
quality, at SC "a yard, worth &c.
4 case Bales Checked Cling
ham at A n-2c "a yard.
500 yards Outing Flanmeas at
Sc yard, in dark and light col.
OrS, worth l2 H-2c.
4 case best CochecO Prints at
&c a yard.
Best quality Turkey Red Da-
mask at SOC u yard.
Damask and Hsuck Towels mt
25c each.
so pieces Wool RepeIlent, ga
inches wide, at csc a yard,
worth at least Sc l-2c.
Our Wool Dress Goods, SO
inches wide, at Sic n yard, is the
greatest bargain found.
Special sale of Ladies' Wool
Hosiery at csc, 50 1.2c, soc and
Gee a pair.
Children's Wool Hosiery at
25c, 80 l.2c and soc. The very
best values found.
We have just opened a conn
plete lime of HathaWay's make
in Ladies' Cotton Underwear.
acknowledged by all the very
best make i'm Cotton Underwear
in the country.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-01
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

New Wants, To Let For Sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on Page g.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-01
Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County
State of Maine. Cumberland SIS. November
"a, A. d. 1898.
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Hoods s s::ii: Cures

recommend Hoods sarsaparilla to my friends.
1t did me so much good that it seems as If II
must Go others good" MRS. CHRISTINA
TEMPLE, Bangor, Me.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
DEATH OF MRS ALICE T. WOOD.


 The community WAS saddened on Tues day by the announcement of the death of Mrs Alice T. Wood wife of John D. Wood of WestpoTt, who passed away on Tuesday morning at o'clock. The i'm mediate cause of the death of Mrs Wood was doubtless nervous shock, her baby boy of few days old, dying on Satur- day. Mrs Wood was we'll and popularly known in Newtown, her parents, Mir and Mrs D. s. Hammond, having had their summer home here from 1867 up to Mrs Hammond's death three years ago. Mrs Wood was born at Newark, N. J., but her early childhood days were passed at Brooklyn, where the Hammond family made their winter home. MT and Mrs Wood were married on February 9, 1882, and their life has been indeed a happy one, Devotion characterized the attitude of each, and Mrs Woods death comes with force to her husband that but few can appreciate. MT and Mrs Wood had a beautiful home at Westport, and they were noted for their cordial hospitality. Mrs Wood was lady of remarkahl" and loving disposition and was heloved aud respected hy all whose fortune it was GO know her intimately. Beside her huS- band, there survives nf her family her father. three sisters and hrnther, Mrs C. II. NOrthr0p, Misses Eva < and Soi'h- ie R. Hammond and D <. Hammond. .Jr. The funeral will occur to-day (Friday) at 2 30 r. n., at Christ church and the in- termcnt will he at Willow Brook c"me- terv at WestpOrt. Mr and Mrs C. II. Northrop will attend the funeral.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
PICTURES, FRAMES AND MUSIC

These are specialties with Nnlthrop, the art and music dealer of 31 John street, Bridgdport. He makes frames to order at low prices and on short notice. Leave your order in the morning and you can take the frame home with you in the afternoon. He has 800 music fo- lios, each containing from three to b dollars worth of music at regular prices, which he is selling for 19c to 50c each. He is closing out che 10c libraries for five cents and has a variety of over 5000 pieces of sheet music at five cents copy, He also has lot of the high priced mu- sic that he is closing out for the same price. Any music not in stock he vii get for you at half price. Send sia cents in stamps and he will send sam pie copy of music and catalogues of ov CT 5000 pieces.
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. GREENFIELD HILL.
BEWARE. YOUNG MEN.

The young men from out-of- town who availed themselves of coming without an invitation to the party held at E. Il. Burr's residence for the purpose of mis- chief are well knows, and if it occurs again, they will be invited to leave and their names will be made public.
 Mrs Mary Fanton is very sick at her fathers residence, with pneumonia.
 The many friends of Dea Nichol- will be pleased to knov that he is i'm proving.
 Fred Wakeman is very low.
 Mrs Alden Gould has visited Mrs H. !; Burr.
 A company of l2 young ladies ane gents, headed by Mir Jennings, had gaN time at the residence of H. E. Burr. 4 room was soon in readiness for dancing and the gents. with tfeir partners. were soon enjoying quadrille. X very pleas ant evening was spent in dancing aud al left for their homes before the clock sait ssSunday morning" A social party was held at the forme residence of E. H. Burr. More than lQ were present to avail themselves of tn fine music for dancing, which was enjoy ed till near daybreak An abundance 0 refreshments were provided.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
STEpNEY.

John Warner of Newtown has be+nap pointed administrator on the estate of the late Miranka Hull.
 The foundation for the new furnace to be placed in the Methodist church, has bren laid. The committee decided upon a coal furnace anda have engaged John Benedict to furnish it. There are three large box stoves i'll the church, which are offered for sale; also some second hand l2 inch pipe.
 Miss Carrie May Hull is visiting in Monroe, with Miss Annie Osborne. Charles Wicks of Schenectady, N. 1., has visited Charles Lord. Mrs Arthur Smith of Danbury has wis 1 ited Miss Mary B. Seeley. l Mrs Charles Lane of Bethel has visited friends in the village.
 Mir and Mrs Merritt of Mamaroneck I N. r., have been guests of l.. o. Os I borne.
 Aamos Birch has been quite sick, bu is now improving.
 Rev David Osborne is among the sicl l ones.
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EEwrowN COUNCIL, NO. os, P.U.

The inauguration of officers for the year ensuing, of NPwtown council, Ma tiOnnl ProVident Union, took place in their room in Morris block, Tuesday. The meeting was largely attended by the members and the impressive ceremonies were well conducted by w. II. Prindle. acting as special agent. The inaugural ceremonies over, the members and their friends partn"k of roast oysters and all the "liXins,' amid regular bumhard- .hent of wit and good humor. After the cigars were reached, Pres ident prindle was heard in neat speech ''for the good of the order" IT. $. Benedict brought forth tumulfnnus and well deserved ap- plausc for his brief but pointed speech. E. K. Morgan talked of the benefits of insurance in well chosen arguments and others also spoke in the same vein. It was some time after midnight when the lights were turned down, at the close of one of Ehe most successful meetings ever held by this council.
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 On Monday evening, Mrs Brown will give q concert in Town hall in aid of the library. The nhme of the artists in charge of the entertainment, is sufficient guarantee of rare treat in store for our music loving people.
 The Congregational Eudeavor society enjoyed a sleigh ride to Fairfield, through the kindness of Messrs D. c. and k. c. Wood.
 The vital statistics for the year just ended are as follows: 63 births, 20 males, 37 females; 76 deaths, g males, 37 fe- males; eight marriages. Four of the deaths were of persons between 80 and 90 years of age.
 The second of the musical evenings given by Christ church choir, was given, last Friday evening, in the chapel.
 The will of the late Mrs Dewitt is to be contested.
 Miss Lyon, one of the teachers in the graded school, has been ill.
 Capt George Cleveland and wife were rendered surprise party few evenings since by Azalia chapter 0. k. $.
 Philo Osborn's horse upset the cutter to which he was attached, while turn ing around in the deep snow and ran away. No very serious damage done to any thing, but the feelings of the owner.
 D. c. Wood has cut down very large, and old, button ball tree, at the corner of Main street and Barnum avenue.
 Norman Amber has been very sick, but is DOW on the road to recovery.
 The East End horse railroad has been sold. Mir Lewis still continues in charge and promises the same liberal manage ment. as has characterized his admins, tration, since the road was built.
 George Cheval!e has taken up the butchering business and is in the employ of Perry Bpardsley.
 Rev Joel $. Ives has gone to Texas His pulpit was supplied on Sunday last by Rev MT Grasse, a returned mis sionary from Ali ca.
 The first annual bali of PequonnocB council, o. U. A. NJ, takes place Friday evening.
 The ice is said to be 12 inches thick oi the river, near Washington bridge.
 The Cupheags give grand masquer ade ball on the evening of February 3
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
GRAND ARMY INSTALLATION.

The annual installation of officers of Custer post, No. 46, c. A. R., was held on Tuesday evening. II. N. Fanton and Capt Bevans of Danbury were the visi- ting officers. Following are the officers : Commander, Charles w. Dayton; sen for vice commander, Edward Troy; jun for vice commander, Peter Jorey, quar- termaster, Charles Hawley; adjutant. George Graham; officer of the day, Al bert Peck; officer Of the guard, Patrick Lynch; chaplain, William E. Snitfen. A SUI per with speech making by several oi the gentlemen present, filled out pleas ant evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
GREENS FARMS.

Alfred Bedford has sailed on an exten- sive excursion, for Australia. He will oc- cupy three months on the journey, touch
 ing at Sydney and Melborne. His object is health and recreation. His friends wish him bon voyage and sure return.
 Miss Lucy Barton has resumed her du- ties at the Greens Farms school house.
 Miss Minnie K. Elwood will teach at Coleytown school for the pressnt year,
 Rev A. E. Davies and wife left fol
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The Copeland Bros. Co.

South Dakota on Monday. Their broth CT, Rev II. Davies accompanied them as far as New York,
 The junior Christian Endcavor society held d SociabIe at the house of the presi- dent. Miss Florence Foster, on Saturday, which proved very satisfactory. Rev II. Davis officiated at the burial of the infant child of Mir Burr of Philadel- phia, in the private burial ground of the family, on Saturday last.
 Mr and Mrs Austin Jennings were wis ting in Greens Farms, last week.
 w. H. Parcel and wife, who have been visiting their sons and daughter in South ington for the past month, are expected home, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
THEY LOST THEIR WAY.

Last Saturday night party of Sandy Hook and Berkshire young people start ed for Squantuek, where there was to be dance. They lost their way and the sleighing being poor, they did not reach the house where the festivities were held until o'clock the next morn ing. There Is sone talk of NJ. kilbride starting coal route down through Bun-
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
UNION AGRICULTURALS SOCIETY.

The following officers have been elect ed by the Union agricultural society of Monroe, Huntington and Trumbull Pres ident, F. W. Wheeler of Monroe; vice president, Elliott NJ. Beardsley; secre' tary, E. 5. Hawley of Huntington; asss. tant secretary, c. W. Knight of Hunt ington; treasurer, D. $. Clark of Hunt ington; directors, Monroe, William R Ferris, Miles B. Burr and Solon B.Wales Huntington, Capt Charles Wheeler Lewis $. shelton, and E. l.. Walker rrumbulI, W. N. Brinsmade, N. H Brinsmade and l. :. COan.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
REMEMBER WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The lecture by Rev c. II. Smith of Hartford, next Wednesday nght,on New England Heroes and Heroines," ought tc be largely attended, as the entire pro ceeds above the necessary expenses tor hall and incidentais are to go to the li brary. Rev Mir Linsley. the vice presi dent of the library association, will pre- side and introduce The speaker. The tick cts will be l5 and 20 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
Fairfield County Chat.
FAIRFIELD.
A CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT.

A CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT. A pleasant and successful entertain ment was held at the Congregational parlor, Thursday evening. The parlors and chapel were well filled. The sup per came first, which was | good one :; then Mrs Joseph Sturges was presented with two fine etchings from the officers and teachers of the Sunday school. She was taken by surprise, but responded with a few well chosen words of thanks. Then came the music and elocutionary part. A few of the scholars of the pub lie school, with their teacher, Mir Smith, presiding at the piano, sang. Miss Eliza Smith gave piano solos. Miss Mamie Burr played and sang. Mir Wakeman. Will and Fred Burr, Mr Child, Mrs Wal lace Bukley, Frank D. Hotchkiss and | Mrs Hewitt also participated in the cX- ercises. Miss Harrttt Newell Turney' s recitations were finely rendered. She is tall, graceful girl and makes fine ap- pearance before an audience. About $3l was the sum realized from the entertaD- ment. The gentlemen who were late at the supper put their overcOats in the | church. When they went to look for them, they were missing. Some sneak thief had been in and taken silk handker- chiefs and gloves. Bacon Wakeman lost d few dollars of DO atoffice money and Dr | Donaldson fine SIX handkercnef, JuSl presented to him as a Christmas present Harry Sherwood lost fine driving gloves and many other lost articles. The Chris tian Endeavor people expect to have another in about three weeks for the ''fresh air fund"
 Tue service at St Paul's, Sunday, was held in the Guild room.
 At the Congregational church, Sunday morning, the sum of $l9 was raised fol the Ii brary. A gentleman promised he would double the sun raised.
 The teachers of the Congregations Sund " school are invited to tea at Dl Donaldsons, Friday evening.
 Mrs Edmund and sister. Mrs Allen, art visiting at Philadelphia with Mrs Dr Por ter.
 Miss Harriet N. Turney went to New Haven, Friday, and recited at an enter tainment.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
GLOVES. ETC.

Fosters 7-hook Gloves, all colors, at 79c, from S1.25. Our Biarritz Kid Gloves at 75c during this sale. Ladies Gauntlet Driving Gloves in tans and black at Ssc, from S1.19.
 Children s lined Kid Gloves at 46e, from s5c. Ladies' lined Kid Gloves at Sl, from Sl.39.
 Ladies Black Cashmere Gloves at 25c, from 37 1-2c.
 Childrens Black Wool Mittens at Ice pair, from 15c and 1ec.
 4 lot of India Silk Ruching at 5c to close. All other Ruchings at half price.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Reid x Hughes of Waterbury have a 'sspeakug" advertisement in another col umn. Read it.
 Friday and Saturday, January, P and 2S, will be bargain days which will not soon be forgotten at J. NJ. Daragan's shoe store, 4i6 Main street, Bridgeport. Don't fail to visit this store on the above day and see the great inducements offer a1
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
HUNTINGTON.
DON'T FORGET THIS

The Village Improvement society will give an entertainment and supper at the house of W. 5. Hopper, next Wednesday evening. A social time with refresh ments and ice cream and chance for those W hO wish to dance in an adjoining building will be had. The admission to the house will be 10 cents. Supper and ice cream will be furnished at reasonable prices. All interested in the illage inn provement society are invited to contrib ute refreshments for the supper.
 H. D. shelton lost his horse, last week
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ton and Clifford Patchen, Friday even- ing. which was much enjoyed by all.
 Mrs V. Godfrey and Mrs c. B. Sutton of Norfield have been at Mrs Mary l.. Fanton's and D. s. Parsons.
 Mrs Davis, and son Willie, have visited in Norwalk recently.
 Mrs Rachel Banks is with her daugh- ter, Mrs Bradley White.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
Underwear.

Ladies Ribbed Vests and Pants, white and grey, at 1Se, from 25c.
 Ladies Ribbed Vests and Pants, vests either long or short sleeves, at 3ec, from soc.
 Ladies Ribbed Vests and Pants ae 76c, from S1. Ladies Natural Wool Vests and Pants, only a few, at soc, from S1.
 Ladies Scarlet Vests and Pants. at S1, from S1 25.
 Children's Natural Wool Vests and Pants, sixes Is to 24 at 39c, and ages 26 to 32 at soc.
 Mems Underwear has been reduced in about the same ratio as above
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
LONG HILL.
AN INEORTINATE ACCIDENT.

AN UNFORTUNAFE ACCIDENT.
 A serious accident happened to John Tyrrell, when She was going up the hill from the depot, last Friday night. A boys sled hit him, knocking him sense less. He was carried into the depot and after some time came to and was helped home He is yet unable to sit up. It was thought he was hurt internally. A number of accidents have happened, the last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
G eat sale ot Perfumes
 and Fancy Soap.

At about one half their real value. Great est offering of fine extracts, triple and toilet waters ever made. Stock includes Violet, Heliotrope, Lilly of the Valley, White Rose, Jockey Club, White Lilac, Yiang Ylang, West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbutus. All sizes and in elegant bottles.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
THE ANNUAL REPORT
Of St Rose Characterized Out of Debt.-Wist Management of Father Fox.

The annual report of St Rose parish is indeed pleasing one and reflects high credit on the able and wise management of the pastor, Father Fox. In a little less than two years from February l3, 1891, until January l, 1893, $4OOO of the debt has been paid off, namely, $2000 on mortgage; 5000 for new cemetery, 5000 on new steam boiler. Also the pa rochal residence has been renovated in side from cellar to garret at a considera- ble expense. The furnace has been re- paired, the walls papered, the doors and windows pal nted, floors carpeted, a new range put in the kitchen and some very necessary plumbing done to water tank, etc. Various other improvements have been made in the way of drainage, fen ces, etc., around the church and house. The following is n correct report of the receipts and expenditures of St Roses parish from January l, 1892, to January |, 1893.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
BASEMENT.

Bcwilderng assortment of Toys, Games and Dolls. Crockery, Glass, China, Bric-a brac, Banquet Lamps, Japanese Goods, Toilet Sets, Bridgeport Souvenirs, China shown by no oth- CT house, Lace Curtains ,Portiercs, Upholstery goods and Carpets. Come early and make your selections.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
A MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY

No pleasanter evening we ever spent than the one at Irwin w. Coan's, when about 75 friends gathered to celebrate their fifth anniversary. Dancing was the interesting feature of the evening. Music was furnished by Bliss band. Friends were present from Easton, Bir- mingham, Stepney and Bridgeport. Mir and Mrs Coan were the recipient of many handsome presents, among which was a handsome hat rack from Tashua friends, two handsome chairs, plush foot rest from Long Hill friends; also table and many others. Last but not least was q very handsome sideboard from Parlor Rock council, O. U. A. NJ. Dancing broke up at a late hour. All were well pleased with their evenings pleasure.
 While Edward Clark and family were on their way to church, Sunday, the seat of the sleigh not being fastened down, turned them out bat they were not badly hurt.
 Friends from Bridgeport were al Charles-Hall's on Sunday.
 Hadley is having new machines put uE and is ready for more help. Business is rushing and work over hours is expected George Hadley and Harry Toucey take 1 lessons of Elmer Joyce.
 Mrs Harry Hurd is again on the sicl
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whist and enjoy themselves as only such a party can. After partaking of refresh ments a few of the older people, led by the veteran leader of the schottische, Stanley Wakelee, Esq, of Southbury, showed the younger ones how the thing was done in the days of ''auld lang syne."
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
WE MAY GET AN ArrERNooE TRAIN.

Superintendent C. II. Platt ef the Consolidated railroad, in an inservew, stated that the workings of th' brFh- shire division was being csrrfl'iy watched aud in the ypring \ service would be arranged which ~unisl h'''nor'' satisfactory to the towns a'"i'a r'e iln'. 50 we can hope on. and pfHheely sa down the road on an afte;no'.n t'af't. t-r'' lvng.
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'sWhen the rays of the glorious orb of night shall illumine the peaceful Berk- shire vale,n said he, 1T will be with thee despite fire or food" but alas for human hopes. He was robbed of the pleasure by the devotees of Bacchus from Italy's sunny cline. He did not get there.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
MONROE.
A DANCING PARTY,

social party with dancing will take place at the house of Sherman Botsford, Monday evening, the Both. Peck's band will furnish music. The ladies will serve refreshments. If stormy, it will be held the next fair evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
A FIRE INVERTED.

The house occupied by Edward Reil- ly in Sandy Hook, was discovered to be on fire, last Saturday forenoon. The fire was extinguished by the neighbors, be- fore much damage was done.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
SMALL WARES.

Corset Clasps 5c. from 15e. Hair Brushes l7c, from 25e. Views of the World Sc, from 25c. Toilet Soap Sc, from 1oe. Sponges 1c each. Machine Oil %. Purses Sc, from 12 1-2e.
 Upholstery Silks in short lengths at S9e from soc and 69c; and at soc from 75c and s7 l-2e. 500 Boxes Writing Paper at 13c, worth zoe. Colored Silk Ribbon Fringe at soc, from Sl,le. Black Silk Ribbon Fringe at sec, from 75c, sec, S1 and SIPS.
 Fancy Silk and Jet Braid at 10c, from soc and
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With the roadway in the Hook filled with double rippers and the walk with single sleds, it stands the pedestrians in hand to get an accident policy in some reliable company. But then we were all boys and girls once.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
AEEIICTED ANIM AIS.

Dwight Sharp has taken his dog to Dr Smith, Ansouia, for treatment. The dogs shoulder was out of joint. F. w.. Wheeler's big Cat, Tiddledywinks, also has a shoulder out of joint.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-27
HOSIERY.

Ladies Fast Black Seamless Hose at l2 1-2e, from 17c.
 Ladies Fast Black Hose, full regular made, at l. Sc from zoe.
 Our regular 25c Fast Black Hose, extra heavy weight, at lec.
 All of our 25c quality of ladies boot pattern hose, fast colors, at 12 12c yard.
 Ladies fast black fleece lined Hose at l7c, from 25e.
 Ladies' black wool hose at 25e from 37 1-2c. Children Hose, full regular made, double knee, fast black, at 12 l-2c from 20c.
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w. c. Johnson has kept 20 men hust- ling, this week, and finished harvesting large crop of very fine ice. l. measur- ed II to IS inches in thickness, and the quality has never been better. The crop was secured by Thursday noon.
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Thomas Cribben has left the employ of Charles Hawley, and taken situa- tion in the Rubber shop. John Kelly is now Mr Hawley's assistant. All aboard for the New England.
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Frederick Andrews of Taunton captur- ed a live owl, the other night, which had invaded bis hen roost. It was making short work of plump hen, when MT Andrews interrupted the feast.
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Paul B. Warner, son of J. H. Warner of Sandy Hook, who is in business in Chicago, has gone to Las Vegas, Hot Springs. New Mexico, to escape the se- verity of the winter weather.
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Carlton, son of William E. Hawley who it was reported had had three fin gers cut off in a hay cutter, was only badly bruised.
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n1srRrcr OF BEDDING. ss Probate Court

nIsTRICT OF BEDDING, ss Probate Court, D January 2l, 1893.
 Estate of MRS JULINDA BURWELL, late of Bedding, in said district, deceased
 The Court Of Probate for the District or Reddipo 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 tnclr ac- " i'll be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make utOr.
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The dance to be given this (Friday) evening under the auspices of the Young Meu's social club at the Grand Central hotel, promises to be the affair of the season. Landlord Houlihan has made great preparations for the event and all that is necessary now to bring together the largest company ever at tue hotel, is fair weather.