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The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
Affairs About Town.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Interviews from Citizens.-Shall We Have Vil- lage Improvement Society,"

The editorial in THE BEE, last week, suggesting village improvement soeie- ty, seems to meet with general approval. Peahaps the best way to accomplish the result would be for the Street and Hook to organize separately. Father Fox, the be glad to do all he can to help toward street lights, etc., and the other clergy men give their cordial approval. If a Newtown village improvement society could place lights for the Street and to the depot, then undoubtedly the enter prising people of the Hook would take hold and push the improvements through their part of the town. At any rate, vil- lage improy yement societies can do no harm, and may accomplish great good. The interviews from some of the busi- ness and professional men follow:
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Mems Unlaundered Shirts.

The unlaundered shirts we offer you at pri ces below are actually and positively better value than you can find in any storo east Of the Rocky Mountains. Compare the cotton finish and width and you will agree with us.
 100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts, made ot good cotton lined front and back, linen bosoms, continuous bands, back and sleeves. Price 39c each.
 100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts, made from "XXX Wamsutta Cotton"-the best cotton made-has all the leading points to make it strong and serviceable. The material in this shirt is worth more today thau we ask for it made. Price soc each.
 100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts made of the very best cotton and in every way equal to a custom made shirt at $125 Buy this shirt and you will never wear any other make. Price 69c each.
 They are made extra long and wide.
 15 dozen Unlaundered Shirts [open front and back, made ot good cotton, fine linen bosoms, reinforced back and front. This is the same shirt you buy at S1 to $1.25, laun dered. Price 59c each.
 50 dozen Mems Night Shirts Ca job purchas ed below Value) extra fine cotton and good assortment Of very modest trimmings real value of this garment Toe; price 59c.
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Electric Bitters

Thisremedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.-A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that.is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseas- es of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pim- p1e5, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Ma1arial fevers.-For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit ters--E Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money lefunded.-Price 50cts. and $1 .O0 per bottle at K. F. HawIey's Drug Store.
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THAT STEpNEY EXCURSION.

Through the kindness of Father Fox, the members of St Rose choir, the pew rental collectors and the altar boys, en- joyed an excursion to Stepney, last week Thursday night, to take in the fair at the Stepney church. A big 'buss from Dan- bury, one of Senator Houlihan's teams and MT Farrell's also, conveyed the com pany thither. On the trip homeward the rain came down in sheets, but it only made things more interesting for the passengers. Those who went thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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Litchield County News.
NEW PRESTON HILL.
4 FEARFIJL EXPERIENCE.


 N. B. Hatch took ''toboggan slide, last Friday afternoon, and one that he will remember for some time and he does not care to take another one; at least, not this winter. He had narrow es- cape from being killed. MT Hatch is president of the Aspetuck valley cream ery and had been there with load of cream. On his return home he had oc casion to go over to Wheaton street in Marbledale and took short cut through R. Buckingham's farm, using a road which the latter uses in going to and fro on his farm. While he was driving up a steep hill meditating on ''man's future destiny' and whether the Mckinley bill would be repealed, his thoughts were rudely interrupted by one of his horses falling down on the icy road, and finally both horses plunged off and down very steep embankment,a number of feet high and dashed with terrific force against barbed wire fence, breaking one of the wires and slipped under the others and landed on the fiat near the river. Strange to relate the horses were uninjured; not a scratch was found on them. MT Hatch was not so fortunate. He was hurled against fence post and his hip was quite badly bruised, though fortunately no bones were broken. The wagon was turned over and broken to some extent and the cans were sent flying in all di- rections. His hired man, a Swede, who was with him, not caring to join MT Hatch in his toboggan slide, jumped from the wagon and escaped uninjured. Help was soon on hand, the horses extricated from their entanglement. MT Bucking- ham was sent for and soon appeared and kindly took MT Hatch home, where he could reflect on the ''uncertainty of life. :" He is able to be around again, though somewhat lame.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Reuben Pierce is serving as Juror ill the court of common pleas at New Ha- ven.
 E. $. Platt and John Bryant were drawn as jurors to attend court in New Haven. Both were sick and could not be present.
 A number of young people attended the social hop in Sandy Hook, last week.
 More than 90 were present at the church sociable held Thursday at the residence of Mrs c. T. Downes. They report the program of entertainment as quite successfully carried out, unusually spicy and unite in calling it an extra good time.
 Rev Mir Smiley conducted the Sunday services as usual and is gaining in inter- est and favor rapidly.
 Everitt Platt has been confined to the house all winter, and John Pierce has been on the sick list.
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FAIRFIELD.
BURGLARS AGAIN ON DECK


 Amory Rowland ,on entering his house, had not been in the house for nearly three weeks, as he resides in New Haven during the winter. The first thing he saw out of place on entering was clock on the stairs. He found every closet, bureau and box had been ransacked. Two suits of clothes, bedding, silverware and even the stamps from envelops were
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VELVETS:

Nothing in floor covering can exceed 8 velvet carpet where beauty and hard wear are combined. It has the vitality of body brusse! and the beauty and effect of a Wilton. We have managed to obtain a few patterns to be offered at the extremely low price of $l a yard. Note the price: ag- $I 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, Ingrain in all grades, Rag and Hemp carpets.
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NEwTOwN.
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[Danbury News.
WORK FOR THE WORLDS FAIR.

The Rubber company received, Mon- day, one of the largest perforated mat orders ever received at one time, consist ing of 50 sets; three mats to the set, ,mak- l50 mats in all, which will be over 5000 square feet. These mats are to be used in the electric boats at the Worlds Col umbian Exposition at Chicago. When any of our readers visit the Worlds fair, although many miles away from home, they can take a ride in these boats and rest their feet on mating made in Sandy Hook
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At special meeting of the St Vincent de Paul M. A. A., held Sunday, Febru- ary 5, it was voted to hold their annual sociable, Easter Monday night, at the Town hall. The following committee was appointed: M. F. Collins, H. A. Cos tello, NJ. F. Kilbride. J. F. McNamara and Thomas Lillis.
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SERVICES AT ST JOHNS.

During the Lenten season and until Holy week, there will be services at St Johns church in Sunday Hook every Wednesday at o'clock in the afternoon, and on Fridays in the evening, at 7.30. The service at Berkshire will be held on Thursday evenings at 7.30.
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DISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss- Probate U Court, February 2S, 1883:
 Estate of WAIVER PLAIT, late oi Newtown in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it Is
 ORDERED-That the 25th day of FeDruary, 1893, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown be and the same IS assigned for hearing on the allowance oi tate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publish. ing this order in some newspaper pub Iished in Fairfield county and having c1rcu- lation in said District, and by posting copy on the public sign.post in the town or New town where the deceased last dwelt Attest M J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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RUGS AND DRAPERIES:

Do not fail to inspect our immense line of smyrna, Daghestan, Moquette and Ingrain Rugs, which we have in all 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 a 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.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
GUESTS AT THE SANFORD HOME.

Mir and Mrs Harley T. Proctor, who were guests of Aaron Sanford on Sunday, February 5, are now at Jakle island on the Georgia coast. Miss Lilly Proctor and Rodney Proc tor are also guests at MT SantOrd's. William Proctor of New Haven and W. H. Sanford of the Century company were there over Sun day. Rodney Proctor will remain here for a month. MT and Mrs Harley T. Proctor ex- pect to occupy their new cottage at Williams town, about May l.
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FRATERNAL FESTIVITIES.


 On account of the inclemency of the gram which had been laid out by Woos- ter council, No. 2S, o. U. A. M., was somewhat interfered with. However, State Councillor F. c. Clark of Falls Vil- lnge was present, and addressed the members of the council. At the close of the business meeting, all hands adjourn ed to the ante-room where a collation was served.
 Born, Friday, February 10, son to Mir and Mrs William Runner.
 The plumbers have about finished pip ing up Baird and Lewis new factory, which the firm expect to occupy very soon.
 A Swedish service will be held in the Congregational church, this evening, at 7.3O o'clock.
 A sociable was held at the home of Mir and Mrs E. J. Bell on Greenwood aven- ue, last Monday evening.
 Give us the trolly system for our street car line!
 Have you seen "The Hackney hat" yet?
 The firm of Andrews, Mackenzie & Co.,, have commenced the manufacture of ooiD htoo' hCi SdihpICo looh Voly HlCe and they are receiving quite number of orders for them.
 MT and Mrs William H. Platt of Wolf Pits district have been visiting relatives in Southport a few days, this week.
 Hobart c. Fairchild of Newtown has been in town, this week, calling upon his brothers and other relatives.
 Henry Burr and William Leigh of this town are making preparations to open a hat store in Westerly, k. l., in the very near future. We wish them the greatest success in their new undertaking.
 The ladies' sewing chapter of St Thom- as church have changed their days of meeting for work, back to Thursday af- ternoons, upon which days they will meet until further notice.
 The funeral of the late Mrs Eli Burr (colored) who died at her late home on Wooster street, last week Thursday af- ternoon, of pleuro pneumonia, was held from St Thomas church on Sunday after noon at l o'clock, Rev Mir Morrell officia- | ting.
 Born, Saturday, February II, son to Mir and Mrs William Platt. ter to MT and Mrs John Wheeler, Jr.
 The funeral of the late Thomas A. Do- ran, of which mention was made in last weeks issue, was the largest attended of any in this town in a long time. It was held from St Mary's church on Green wood avenue. The remains were taken to Danbury and intered in the family lot in the old Roman Catholic cemetery.
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It Should Be in Every House.

J. B. Wilson, 371 Clay St., sharpsburg, Pa, says he will not be without Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, that it cured his wife who was threaten ed with Pneumonia after an attack of ssLa Grippe" when various other remedies and several physicians had done her no good. Rob ert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa, claims Dr. Kings New Discovery has done him more good than anything he ever used for Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it. FreeT Trial Bottles at E. F. Hawley's Drug Store. Large bottles, soc. and $1O0.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES.

Wednesday being Ash Wednesday,, or the beginning of Lent, services were held in St Thomas church. At 10.30 a. m., morning prayer and the holy commun- ion, and also evening prayer at 7.30 in the evening. The other services which will be held during Lent, are as follows: Other week days until Holy week, We'd nesdays. 10 a.m., and 7.3O p. m., with sermon; Fridays at 10 a. m., and 4.30 p. m., with an address. During Holy week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at p. m., address; Wednesday, 10 a. m., and 7.30 p. m. /; Friday, 10 a. m., and p. m. :; Easter day, p.m., baptism, Easter day, 9 and 10,30 a. m; at p. .n., child ren's Easter service.
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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 best is the cheapest in the end and at price the cost is merely nominal.
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NYoTIGE-The Committee appointed by the IN Stockholders ot the Monroe Creamery Co Respectfully ask all milk producers in the vi cinify of the Monroe Creamery to attend a meeting to be held at the Stepney Depot Store on Tuesday February 21. 1893, at o'clock, p m. Responsible parties are ready to lease the whole milk or cream is guaranteed.
 Stepney Depot, February IA, 1893.
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F. $. Bartram of New York has brought foreclosure proceedings against Dr A.P. and Florence I. Smith of Brook lyn, to recover the place occupied by Dr Richardson in Sandy Hook, which is owned by MT and Mrs Smith and mort gagged to Mir Bartram. The case is made returnable to the superior court.
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AT ST THOMAS CHURCH.

At St Thomas church, during Lent, the rector, Rev William Morrall, will de liver special series of sermons upon va rious subjects. His subject uext Sunday morning will be ''Humanity crowned in Christi" on Sunday, February 26, it will be 'Christ the support of the tempted ;" on Sunday, March ,, "New arguments" on Sunday, March l2, Baptism of re pentance ;'' on Sunday, March 19, "True manhood;" on Sunday, March 26, "Per- ishing in Jerusalem."All who can should avail themselves of the oportunity of hearing these discourses.
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house, Rev 0. o. Wright officiating. The pail bearers were Messrs William and Chester Hard, Travis Kenworthy, Alon- 70 Taylor, James Partridge and Henry Curtis. The interment was in the Sandy Hook cemetery
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Died, Thursday night, February g, af- ter a painful illness, George K. Starr, Sr., aged 68 years. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence on Elm street on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev H L. Slack of the Congre. gational church, of which MT Starr had been member for 90 years, officiating. The deceased was also member of Wooster counbil, No. 2S, 0. U. A. M.
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nIsTRICT OF NEwTowN, ,ss. Probate Cour

RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ,ss. Probate Court D February II, 1885,
 Estate of PAULINA PLATT, late of New town in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- account with said Estate to this Court for allowance. it is
 ORpERED-That the 25th day of February, A. D. 1893, at the probate office in Newtown be, and the same is. assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing a circulation in said district, q, by post Ing a copy on the public signpost in the town of Newtowns where the deceaseu last uwelt. M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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Dry Goods and Carpets.
SPRING OPENING in our CARPET LET ABATEMENT. MOQUETTE CARPETS:

We have obtained a number of patterns in Moquette Carpets, with or without borders. and would hele 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 Sl. 10 per yard.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

District Deputy Broomfield conferred the third degree, Sunday, on l6 candi- dates before Putnam council of the Knights of Columbus. Delegations were present from Cordova, Park City and Cecil Calvert councils of Bridgeport.
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Mrs Warner returned from New York, last Friday, and left her nephew, Char lie Howard Husband, out of danger, but slowly convalescing.
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The Copeland B rother's Go

torn off. A trunk was taken and sheet was taken; probably to pack the goods in. No trace has been found of the stol- en article. The house is on the main street, where there is much passing.
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AN EVENING WITH LoNGFELLow.

Longfellow's birthday will be celebrat- ed at the Academy by appropriate liter ary and musical exercises, Monday even- ing, February 27.
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On account of the illness of Mrs Brown, Rev Mir Brown did not come, last Satur- day night, from Bridgeport. Rev H. L.. Wheeler supplied the pulpit in the even- ing.
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Miss Nellie Northrop had the misfor- tune to fall on the frozen ground, last week, making call on the doctor neces- sary.
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Pohtatuck grange meets next Tues- day. Lecturers hour will be devoted to literary exercise appropriate to the 22d, Washington's birthday.
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LenteD devotions will. be held at St Rose church on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7.30.
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Frank Coger is in the doctors care, with bilious fever.
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Rev MT Delzell will commence d series of sermons on ssThe Beatitudes,'' at the Congregational church, next Sunday morning.
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J. Y. Lancaster and Messrs Reed and Judd of Bethel were present at the Taun- ton prayer meeting on Tuesday night. Rev MT Delzell was also present.
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EVEN
 MoINTYRE
 < O., Dry Goods Importers, 937 & 839 CHAPEL ST., NEW HAVEN, CONN. Linen and Cotton Sale.

This sale progresses with electric rapidity. Every buyer surprised at the values offered. You have two more weeks in which to pro- cure the goods. Mail orders express paid. Write for lists and samples. Return railroad fare allowed on purchases of s10 within & ra- d1us of 30 miles. Parcels delivered free to Peck Bishops depot parcel office to meet all trains. Everything made easy and con- venient for your early visit.
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nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN ss. Probate u Court, February IA. D. 1893:
 Estate ot ANDREW COLLINS, JR late of
 The administrator on said estate having represented the same insolyent, after the ex piration of the time limited by said court for Presentation of claims against the same, this Court, upon hearing had doth appoint Thos. J. Corbett and Edward Troy, both of New town commissioners to receive and examine aIi claims which have been presented to said Administratrix within the time limited, as aforesaid. Certified by
 --oN MJ. BRADLEY, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at Grand Army hall in Sandy Hook, in said town of Newtown, on the 18th day of Feb ruary, 1893, at o'clock in the afternoon, tor the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment
 TbWs Tb%s; sR6 R; SGRBETT. 2k6F Commissioners.
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abundance in the streets and on the side- walks. Broken bones from falling are frequent, he adds.
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A Friday, February 24, 1893, at the house owned by br Monroe Judson and occupied by the undersigned, on Main St, Newtown, Ct; The larger part of my household goods con- sisting Of Bed Room Sets, Carpets, Chairs, Stove, Hall Racks. etc, etc; also one Hot Water Incubator l25 Egg Capacity, which have us ed matching s5 per cent of good eggs; Sale to take place at o'clock p. m. sharp; Terms of sale cash. W. H. SOMMERS. Auctioneer, C. H. PECK.
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D. G. Beers sold his engine advertised in THE BEE to James Lee, the Hawley- vile milk man.
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STRAW MATING:

Straw Mating 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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White Marseilles Bed Spreads.

100 good quality Spreads at $l.5O. loo fine, extra large Bed Spreads at Sl .s9. 50 13-4 Bed Spreads in choicest pattern worth $50; at S2.7
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R. D. Smith, formerly of THE BEE force, has been laid up for week at his home, Hill Crest, near Port Jervis, N. Y., with inffammatory rheumatism, but was reported gaining.
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E. s. Lowell is getting out a carload of butts for the Wheel and Bending Co.,, of Bridgeport.
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Mir Bissell, cigar manufacturer from Suffield, has registered with Landlord Taylor at Sandy Hook, this week.
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GDDy ST VALENTINE.

number of orders. It is hoped that when the Dunlap style is issued, some improve ment may be noticed.
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John Carroll, clerk at Terrill, Betts & Co.'S, is sick with the humps and has gone to his home in Waterbury.
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J. B. Fairchild writes to THE BEE that he finds in western New York good sleighing, when roads are broken out, plenty of snow in the fields and ice in
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Miss Carrie Turner returns to her Dan- bury school, this week, after few weeks with her mother.
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E. s. Lowell brought up a couple of men from New York, this week, one for himself and one for Horace Northrop.
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Miss Jennie Clark from Brooklyn is at Taylor's hotel in the Hook, for few days stay in town.
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A GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.

The members of the Congregational society will give an entertainment in Nichols opera house on Frieay evening, February 24, entitled ''The district school" which promises to furnish quan- titles of amusement to these who attend. You will probably laugh in spite of the fact that it may be against the rule" Reserved seat may be procured, after Monday next, at A. w. Twiss' drug store, Fountain place.
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THE HAT BUSINESS

The general condition of the stiff hat trade is dull and the advent of the new spring styles do not seem to increase the
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s. Howell Wright, son of Rev o. O.. Wright of Sandy Hook, has had the humps.
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EVEN MCINTYRE & co.
well known in town, and have the bes wishes for happy married life.
MILTON.

Miss Hattie Ferris has been confined to the house for nearly two weeks with an attack of neuralgia.
 pr c. I. Page of Bridgeport, was home for few days the fore part of the week.
 Miss Jennie Coe of Bantam was the guest of Mrs Ferris over Sunday.
 Frederick Goslie sold his colt to Asa hel Griswold, last week.
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Mrs Betts is now quite ill, having been suffering from a severe cold for the past three weeks.
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Fairfield County Chat.
BETHEL.
pEArH oF GEoRGE E. srARR s,
TO MAKE SOFT HATS.

Burns and Schoonmaker are prepar- ing to manufacture soft hats. They are getting out samples.