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Tales Two Counties,
SOUTH BRITAIN.
REV MIR SMILEY ACCEPTS.

Rev Mir Smiley announced his accept. ance of the call to the South Britain Congregational church, last Sunday. Rev Messrs Pierce and Bailey assisted in the services. The week of prayer was very generally observed and the services were well attended.
 Mrs B. c. Bradley has returned from New York and Dea Warren Mitchell in- tends going to Ohin, this week.
 The local ice harvest is nearly ended and the crop of excellent quality.
 Everett <. Platt has been laid up for about three weeks from lameness, caused by sickness two years ago, but is in hopes to be around again in another week.
 Israel Lucas has bought of F. <. PIatt what is called the Seclcy homestead, in cluding about six acres of land.
 B. N. Treat has recently sold his lower place, 90 called, house, barn and so acres of land to Adolph Scbielk.
 oCiSeU hhu 1oilo" o|hoolo oPChCoi 1iilo week Monday, after short vacation, with the same teachers.
 C. H. Stilison, who has been hauling silica from Bridgewater to Laneaville for d few months, calne home on Sunday quite sick. At this writing he is under the doctors care.
 Dea N. W. Mitchell left on Monday for d months visit with his son and daughter at BellVieW, 0.
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Mir and Mrs Thomas Carr, NJ and Mrs Patrick H. Bradley, Charles Duggan Of Kansas City, Miss Maggie F. Cummings, William Hogan, Miss Katie Rooney, l. w. Smith of Albany, N. Y., and Miss Maggie Duff were guests of Mrs Bradley of Newtown. January }. The company enjoyed themselves in the evening with ali kinds of games and singing, of which the Sacred Heart young ladies are noted for, was indulged in until ? o'clock Tues day morning. Supper was served by Thomas Carr and Miss Rooney pulled at the wishbone and Miss Rooney was the lucky one to win her wish. - Connecti- cut Catholic.
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LONG HILL.

On account of the severe col weaf her, la~f Friday night, the union meeting was not held in The hall.
 B. F. Lines. the blacksmith. has ra- turned to work for the new firm at w. B. Coan's shop.
 F. 5. Shelton has received two coaches from Sidney Wakelee & Sons livery in Bridgeport for repairs and painting
 School commenced, Monday.
 Miss Clara Hall has visited Mrs Dr De Wolfe in Danhnry.
 Mrs kenard from Hartford Is visiting friends here.
 Miss Garfield is at work for aIr fiadley.
 4 number of the young people went to Easton, Tuesday night, to attend a party.
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STAMFORD

Mrs John W. Thompson has gone to Ithaca, N. H., for a visit.
 D. c. Wood was the lowest bidder for the grading of Skidlnore hill. His price was Sl,Sll with an additional price of $l.35 per cubic yard if rock should be struck. Nine appropriation for the work is $2,0O0.
 Charles Lally has returned to his col lege at Worcester, Mass.
 Pa-t Master J. l.. Curtis assisted by Past Master II. c. B. Cuzner, installed the officers of St Johns lodge, No s, F. A. NJ.
 The board of relief meet for the last time in the Town clerks office, next Mon- day afternoon.
 w. NJ. Peek and family have returned from Il trip 10 Pcnnsylvania. At the town meeting, Tuesday even- ing, the report of the committee on fire apparatus was heard and the meeting ad- Journed till january 2G, in the evening. The addi ions to the Congrcgrtionnl church, the past year. have been 16 on confession of faith and 10 by letter. Dur ing the four years pAstorAte of Rev Joel 5. Ives, there have been 133 added to the church mf mherShip. The mercury ranged from ? to , below Zero, Wednesday morning.
 Miss Fannie Russell has been visiting friends in Westport: The W. C. T. U. met at the Methodist parsonage, Thursday afternoon.
 The Cupheag's ball was fully as sue cessful as any of the enterprises which this wide awake club take hold of. Deputy II. c. Evitts of Pioneer council nf l in installing the officers of Pequonnoclz council, o. U. A. M., last Friday evening Our ice men have harvested the best crop of ice cut for several years.
 Robert w. Curtiss- and c. II. Wells were exhibitors at the poultry show, held in New Haven this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Brakeman were del egares to the session If the state grange.
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FAIRFIELD.

Mr and Mrs Oscar Perry of Milford are visiting with the Perry, Bennett and Fox families.
 Miss Helen Turney hls just returned from q visit at Mr and Mrs Reasones's in Morristnwn, N. ;.
 A little daughter arrived at the home of Judge Glover on Thursday.
 Mr Putnam of New Britain is to have the charge of o. E. Jennings farm and grounds, the coming year. He expects to move his hou Schuld effects soon.
 Dr Donaldson assumed his duties as superintendent of lii" Congrpgat iOnai Sunday school, Sunday.
 The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to the mother and brother of the late Dr Young in their great sorrow.
 William Fox is filling his ice house.
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BROOKFIELD.
ST PAUL'S GUILD.

At the annual meeting Of St Paul's guild the old officers were reelected, 'he rector being permanent chairman Mrs Whitcome. vice president; Mrs E. B. Andrews, Mrs E. N. Hawley, Mrs Charles Williams. Mrs c. D. II. Kellogg, Mrs Griffin and Mrs Charles Stuart, di- rectors; C. D. H. Kellogg, secretary and treasurer. Since it's organization 15 years ago. $2354,9l has been raised nd S2274'S4 paid out, leaving balance on hand of s$S0,Ol; $25, ,O0 was raised by the Christmas sale ta ble and $23 by the supper at the meeting, making balance of over $l00, to begin another year. The work done hy it cannot be realized, until it is taken in detail. begining with the assuming a large amount at the building ot The rrctory and ending with decorating and repairing inc church one year ago. IL has been asked to do some work every year. for which the means could hardly he provided in any other way and it's memhers always are ready and willing to do what is desired.
 Eugene Newman of Stamford visited his aunt, Mrs Zenas Dbble, last week.
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Whithead's hall at no distant date, due notice of which will be given.
 Miss Nellie Whitehead reoppned her school on the Ridge, Tuesday, after a two weeks vacation,
 Miss Kitty Shaw EaS returned from a two weeks witt 10 Bridgeport friends.
 Mrs Lucy Lee, who was improving, is not as well and her condition gives cause for anxiety.
 Presiding Elder Wing will preach at the Methodist church, Sunday morning, and hold quarterly conference immed- iately after.
 John Close desires to return thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted him in the late sickness and death of his mother-inlaw.
 Mir and Mrs Stephen Sanford have been recent guests of y. .S. Coles of Bridge port.
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THE coMn1ss1oNERs ORDER A HEARING

The railroad commissioners have or dered a hearing on the petition of the se- lectmen of Newtown to be heard in the Town hall on Tuesday, January 2l at II q. m. The petition represents that the highway next southerly from Hawley- vile, is crossed by both the Housatonic and New England railroads, and that public safety requires an alteration in said crossing, the location of said high way crossing, or the closing of the high
 way as a public crossing and the substi- tuition of another therefor, not at grade.
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API3NIC FOR BARaAIN HUNTERS.


 Now is the time to buy good horse Blanket at your own price, at R II. Beers X Co.'S ifyou are wise enough to buy pair of those wool boots with heavy rnbber oyershoes at Is II. Beers Co.'S you can have warm, dry feet all winter.
 Don't miss those bargains at E. F. Hawley's. Rubber Boots SI 50. Leather Boots sl.00tS$ 50, Girls adn Boys Rubbers I5c. Mems Gloves and Mittens l5c and 25c. pair. Winter Caps l5c. and lots ot other Bargains at half value. 1 Largest and Best Assortment of Rubbers, Boots. Areties, Aiaskas and everything in tie 1 Rabbcr line at F. F. Hawley's. l E. II. Beers < Co. are offering bargains in Mems Uf,laaGsirea Shirts and Ladies Muslin underwear.
 Good figs loc. lb, Oranges l5c. doz., .lt R. II Beers & Co.'S,
 E. + Hawley is offering some big Bargains this week. Read his new advertisement.
 Best line Of Candies, Vegetables, Fruits and Fish of finest quality, isat E. F. Hawley's.
 Warner, Taylor < Curtis are agents for the White Star, Cunara ant Gnion steamship lines.
 Maple syrup to s.oil ID" Rockers buck I Choice New Orleans molasses at Warner. l Taylor < Curtis. An the leading br,mdsct aonr tor sale at l Warner. sr;as Tor X Cuiiss. Great reduction in ladies' fur trimmed cioaks. Special prices tt reduce stock, at l Warner, Taylor X Curtis'. Revised edition Episcopal prayer books, I muslin bound aae, at Warner, Taylor x Cur I tis'.
 I Handsome line ot solid oak ard Cherry la sbles It Taylor < McGsan's- Stat f.iaing spring. also Hartford woven wire, foi. sssie Il ias ios. < a;etiran's.
 solid oaN bedroom suits, sold it very low Iric, estsli, s'r oiaslis iHsiaInent pis.n a I 'Tay < McGlas's. ' Orders for cus flowers received and filled nj 2 short notice at Taylor X McGrAn's,
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MATTERS FEEL BILE.


 The quality of weather we are having thus far this winter makes our coal deal CTS smile, but it is feared that unless our matters have more work than now their faces will lengthen out towards spring. Born, Friday, January 6, son to Mr and Mrs William Smith.
 Oliver Shepard of the hat firm of Hall & Co.,, of New York city, was in town, Monday, looking after the business of the firm, who are preparing to go out of business. Mr Shepards many friends in town will be glad to learn that he will take a position with T. c. Willard < Co.,, of Danbury and will have charge of their New York office.
 The officers of Bethel lodge, No. 3159, Knights of Honor, were not installed, last Friday evening, as was reported, last week.
 Daniel flanagan has moved his family to Troy, N. Y. They have stored their furniture here in town for the present.
 Presiding Elder Wing the New York east district was present. at the Methodist church, last Wednesday evening
 Died, Tuesday, January 5, 1t her home Hugh. Her funeral was attended from St Mary's church. Thursday morning, Rev F. O'Cnpnell officiating.
 No trouble about finding ice enough. this winter. The consumers need have no fears of an ice famine, n.xt sumner.
 The Chancel chapter of St Thomas church held their monthly meeting, Tues day evening, al the home If Miss Eva Burr on Grant! street.
 Dr Frank Brnedicf, formerly of this town, hnt now of seymour. paid 4 short visit to his father. Postmaster A. l. Ben- edicf, last week "Wednesday, his wife ac- ,. here 10 atfand The annual meeting and i banguef of the Danb,lry uleslical society. Inf hich hp k mpitiher, V isei, Na- held i in the parIor- If The Turner hsu e, Dan. bury. on Hfdne-day esening.
 Edwin short ! having E.ihes for fin
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FoREsTER's INSTALLATION.

Cout Sandy Hook, No. 1852, Ancient Order If Foresters of America, will in- stall tie following officers this (Fridav) evening": William j. Brew, c. R.; Ed ward laley, $. C. R.; NJ. J. Blake, F. s.; Edward Troy, treasurer; Herman Lang, JAW; Thomas J. Corbett, s. E. 1; Thomas Lillls, J. B.; Y. J. Corbett, Jr., D C F
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SOUTHPORT.

Rev Dr r. K. Noble ot Norwalk preach ed in the Congregational church, last Sunday, by exchange.
 George Mckay is visiting ill New Iorll. Henry Parsons of Waterbury has vis- ited his son, E. r. Parsons.
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GREENS FARMS.

There was no prayer meeting on Fri day evening. This week it will he held at Mrs T. B. Wakeman's house, weather permitting. The subject, What true religion is.''
 Mir Wood again presided at the organ on Sunday, M iss Taylor not being sufficient ly recovered to be able to resume her duties.
 Miss Edith Phillips of Albany, who has been spending a few days with Miss Clara Beers, returns home, this week.
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BAD ACCIDENT.

A. W. Libey, brakeman on the eco ond section of train No. 25, on the New Eugland railroad, met with painful ac- hident at IlawleSville. last Saturday, while coupling cars. Three fingers of his light hand were crushed so that it was necessary to have them amputated at IGnbury
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H1aHMAss AT ST ROSE CHURCH

There will be two high masses at St Rose church on Saturday. The first mass at for the late J. F. Corbett and the second at 10 for Father McCartan, a former pastor. This later mass will be celebrated by his nephew, Father Mich pl McCartan of New Haven.
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Presiding Elder Wing preached in the Methodist church, Sandy Hook, last Sunday evening, and was the guest of II. l.. Wheeler. Those who heard him D 'eacher.
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Great Safe of 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 ie'iotrope, Lilly oi the Valley, White Rose Jockey Club, White Lilac, Ylang Ylang, West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbntns All sizes and in elegant bottles.
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Buckls n's Arnica SaiVe.

sores, ulcers, salt rheum, lever sores letter chapped hands, chilbIains, corns, and all skin eruptions anb positively cures piles, or no pay required, lis guaranteed to give perfect saf- lstaction, or money refunded. Price 25c ger box. For sale by F. F. Hawley.
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The Consolidated company filled the ice house al Newtown station, this week. A train load of ice was brought down from Massachusetts. Tine ice measured Is inches. The ice is shipped from this station to other places along the line of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
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vile to BrewstGrs on Thursday, where he has engaged as teamster. He was formerly section bosson the Shepaug rniIr,ah.
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A party of about 15 from Long Hill, i'll company with Botsford Hill friends nude merry at the home If Mrs Martin l., ncll, last Saturday night William sumner and James Leavey furnishc'i the music, dfier which bountifui cOllation was served
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DIsTRIcT ToFNEwTowN. .ss Probate court.
 U January :, 1ssS. Estate of MRS JOHN R. BRADLEY lase of Newtown. in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District o4 Newtown hath limited and allowesi air months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their clai ms for 7SsffIe ment- Those who neglect to present tfis,ir nc will Oe debarred recovery. An persons in- debfed to said estate are reQuest< a fo mnke immediato payment tO SAMUEL c. Hl5LL
 admintstyAt0r. - -
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Nil and Mrs Marshall Darling of Wa terbury were the guests of II. l., Wheel CT, last Saturday. They attended the probate meeting in Newtown in the af- tcrnoon.
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Misses Lucy McMahen and Annie Ry- an of Danbury have been visiting their cousin. Miss Mamie Harrigan on Walnut Tree biil
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$. A. Blackman of Hawleyville has been filling his ice house, this week, and James Lee commenced cutting on Thurs day.
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psck of oystefs--stfuck meaaure---for broadside pork, at 9 cents per pound That is the question asked by q Pohta- tuck farmer.
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Uncle Nate Shepard of Sandy Hook, says the water in his tea kettle fro2e over while on the top of his stove, Tues
 day night. He says he filled the stove
 with wood and left ronsiDg fire in 1t
 when he retired.
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Miss Helen Gafi'ney was called to New Haven on Monday 10 attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs F. B. Clyne.
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The lecture for the benefit Of the Aead- emy, Monday night, netted $2o, which was remarkably good for so stormy q night.
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James Callahan has moved from Am mon Taylor's house in Sandy Hook to the tenement formerly occupied by the late J. P. Corbett.
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Rev Messrs Fox and Loftus went to Danbury to attend funeral, last Mon Monday.
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"Mutives for Marrying," will be the theme of Rev Mir Wright's lecture at St Johns on Sunday night.
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A supper will be served at Grange hall, this week Saturday evening. All mem bers are expected to he present. as sbusi- ness of importance will comeEbefore the meeting.
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A darce will be given, Friday evening, January 27, under the auspices of the Young Mems social club, at the Grand Central hotel. Invitations will be issued in few days.
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Banker C. II. Northrop expects to oc- cupy his handsome new residence, next week. The furnace has been running for weeks and the interior furnishings are now receiving attention.
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John k. Peek has concluded nog to fill his ice house. this season, and has made arrangements with W. c. Johnson to fur uish him.
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STEPNEY.

James c. Johnson has sold over Sl2, ,OOO of debenture bonds during the past three weeks. People are learning to know a good thing when they see it.
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SeDator Houlihan is Senate member of the joint standing committee on rail- roads. Mir Morgan is on the finance CNulnIiLtrt.
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The attendance at the new Sunday school aJ Hawleyville was 2G, last Sun day. More scholars are expected to join the school in d few weeks.
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W. A. Leonard, the genial proprietor of Dicks hotel, has bought out the in- surance business of A. F. Clarke.
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pany's boarding house at the Glenn, on February |.
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Rev William Brown will preach next Sunday morning, also in the evening at 7 in the Methodist church, Sandy Hook.
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The ladies missionary society of the Congregational church will hold.a n meet ing this (Friday)afternoon at the church vestry.
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Miss Annie Farley and Miss Etta Mar tin visited friends on Bridgeport, last week.
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Mr and Mrs E. k Sutliff and daughter are guest of Mrs Sufliff,s father, Julius Beers of Botsford.
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\ fine mink was sporting around the dy Hook grist mill, n day or two ago.
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Edward Taylor attended the horse sale in New York on Monday.
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Rev William Brown is announced to hold service at the Aims house, next Sunday at !, if the weather is favorable.
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District of Newtown ss, probate count Jan U uary 9, 1893.
 Estate of NELLIE E. PARSONS, Newtown in said district deceased
 WHEREAs-The EXecutor said es- tate has represented the same to be insolyent, and pray the appointment of commissioners thereon.
 0RDERED-That commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate of fee in Newtown on the 2Ist day ot January 1885, at o'clock D. m.; of which all persons in interest will take notice, and appear, ii they see cause, and be heard thereon. Attest NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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The weekly prayer meeting of the Congregational church is now held on Friday night, having been changed, from Wednesday.
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The ladies' prayer meeting will be held, next week Tuesday, at 3 o'clock with Mrs H. l.. Wheeler.
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BASEMENT.

Bewildering assortment of Toys, Games and Dolls. Crockery, Glass, China, Erica brac. Banquet Lamps, Japanese Goods, Toilet Sets. Bridgeport Souvenirs, China shown by no oth. CT house, Lace Curtains, ,Porticres, Upholstery goods and Carpets. Come early and make your selections.
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Miss Kelley, daughter of Martin Kel- ley of Zoar, is quite low with consump tion.
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Mcssrs II. Campbell and l. F. Black man have been appointed assistant su- periutcndents of the local Rubber fac tory.
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Miss Jennie Nissan of Bridgeport spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs c. F. Boards ley.
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Mrs R. A. Clarke of Hawleyville has been With her sister, Mrs sherman of Stony Hill, this week, Mrs Sherman is dangerously ill.
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nIsTRICTOFREDD ss, Probate Court u January :. 1893.

Estate Of JENNIE "A. LOCKWOOD late of Newtown, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District Of Newfown hath limited and allowed six months from the nate hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attesfed, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said esfnfe are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM H. GLOW ER Administrator.
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The P1htatuck school, which has been closed for two weeks, will open on Mon day.
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Mrs George F. Duncombe, who has been confined to the bed for four weeks, improves but very slowly.
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HARM TO RENT-40 Acres. mostly tillable land, well watered, with l.2 story house of nine rooms, barn, outbuildingS, farming tools, et.l. Possession given Feb. 1 1893. Three good cows for sale or to let with farm. For MARTIN LYNCH, Botstord Hill, Newtown, Ct. NOR SALE-New milch COW, 5 years old, with cali days old. WILLIAM RYAN, Botsford Conn.
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cut upa crop of corn fodder for |. E. GOod-t IT,
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A PRIZE PoRKER.

Jhn Donlan butchered hog, this wees, for Eli J. Morris that weighed S25 pouais, when dressed.
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Newtuwn council of the National Prevalent Union, will hold it's annual inauguration of officers Tuesday even ing, January Fl. The governor of the territory is expected and the council propose to entertain him in proper shape.
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Mrs Dickey has been quite out oi health for the past week or more.
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Another girl wanted to learn type set ting at TIE BEE office. Apply Saturday. or N Ji ite at once.
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D. G. Beers & Co.,, have opened their shop for the manufacturing of canopy tops. ". II PIindle, who has been in their employ since the business first started, went to work, last week.
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RESTRICT OF NEWTOwN ss. Probate U Court, January :, A. D. 1893.
 Estate ot JOHN LlLLIS, JR., late of Newtown in said district, deceased.
 The Administratrix on said estate having represented the same insovent after the ex pration of the time limited by said court for presentation ot claims against the same, this Court, upon hearing had doth appoint Smith P. lover and Jerome Judson, both of New town, commissioners to receive and examine all claims which have been presented to said AdininistfatriN within the time limited, as aforesaid. Certified by
 NJ J. BRADLEY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said Newtown the afternoon on said day for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 JRRoMEJTDsoN.A S-A' Commissioners.
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On Page there vii! be found to-day \ new advertisement of great interest to purchasers of boots, shoes and rubber goods. It Is that of John NJ. Daragan Il6 Main street, Bridgeport. who offers his stock at very heavy reductions in price and gives the details in each case. through his store during his first clear anee sale.
 Megs < Co.,, the Bridg port clothiers, have handsome new advertisement in this is tue. Read it. It. will pay you to.
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A. 0. Br.rce and E. s. Lowell are haul ing ice from the Foundry pond.
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Miss Juliett Murray has been visiting friends in Brauford, recently.