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WATER IN THE STABLE A NECESSITY.
 COchrane Brothers, the Wide-awake merchants, have the agency for Fairfield and Litchtield counties for the Buckley watering device for cattle, which is high ly praised by progressive farmers. It has come to be regarded as a matter of necessity for the proper caring of stock, while in the stable, that they should have constant access to water of suitable tenn perature. The dairyman or cattle breed- CT who to-day turns his cows out to the brook or trough to drink, is as far behind the age as the farmer who cuts his grass with scythe or rakes it up with hand rake. Cattle that are Watered in the stable require less feed because their nor mal temperature is never lowered by drinking ice cold water, In the case of milCh cows, there is d positive increase of from 10 to 20 per cent in the quantity of milk given, while the quality Is great ly improved. The comfort to the animal is only equaled by the comfortable feel ing that the farmer has when he knows that his cattle never suffer from thirst, especially in cold, stormy weather, when it would be downright cruelty to turn an animal out to drink. When the ground is covered with ice, as is often the case in winter, any plan of watering in the stable would soon pay for itself, however cost ly, when we consider the damage to the herd which would be almost sure to re- suit if they were obliged to go out for | water. The saving of manure is an item not to be disregarded. Anyone who has seen the droppings scattered where they are not needed, or where they are sure to be lost, will appreciate this. Buckley's 1 Watering Device solved the problem for the following reasons: lSt. It is the most l practical and economical. There are no l CrOughs in the way, no managers to be 1 swept out. The iron basins can be kept clean much easier than any form of
 wooden troughs. 2d. There is nothing to wear out, consequently it is the most durable. 3d. The water being constant l ly before the stock they drink small ! quantities often, never overlooking their stomachs as when being without water | for hours at a time. 4th. The water is 1 of the same temperature as the stable, consequently they are never chilled by l drinking ice cold water, and no extra feed
 is required to raise the temperature to it's
 normal condition. It therefore saves feed. 9th. The check valve in the bot
 tom Ot each basin prevents clogging of
 pipes because no hay, meal or other sub-
 stance can be drawn into them. It also
 greatly prevents the spread of contag-
 ious disease.
 $. J. Adams is busy just now butcher
 ing hogs. He has already killed over 5C l for various parties about town. Last
 year he says he slaughtered about 200
 Mir Adams ia interested in bee culture
 He has had 8 swarms, this season, and
 will winter IS.
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worker and has strengthened the parish during his stay.
KENT.

THAT FAMOUS GAME DINNER.
 The game dinner at the Kent Inn was a decided success. The tables were very beautifully arranged. The boutonaires were small chrysanthemums, while large vases of the finest and more showy vari- cities Ornamented the table. The bill of fare was ample enough to satisfy the ap- petite of the hungrest of men. It af- forded oysters on the half shell, soup, squirrel pie, quail on toast, broiled part ridge, mince pie and pudding, besides celery, winter asparagus, olives, pickles, etc. The dinner was capitally served. Nineteen sat down to the table, and among them were the most of kent's sol i'd men, several of whom would have no trouble in making the scales tip the beam at 200 pounds. We feel sure all enjoyed the occasion and agree that the Kent Inn knows how to get up a square mea! when the host and hostess set about it. We believe this is the houses reputation at all times, but Thursday was red letter day and deserves special m tntion.
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BARGAINS FOR THE TIMES.

Charlie Crane, the dry goods man, is still on deck. Just now he is giving hard-pan prices on cloaks and dress goods, flannels, etc. He had the good luck to buy goods low, and is turning 'em over for the benefit of the people. His cloaks for style and price cannot be beaten.
 Lauren Stillson uses DeLaval milk separator, and informs your correspond ent that he is highly satisfied with it's re- suits.
 A 10-pound boy arrived last week to brighten the home of MT and Mrs Clar- ence Spencer.
 Jarvis Parker has erected new corn house on his place. His son, Jason Par ker, was in Southington, last week.
 The second meeting of the ladies' be- nevolent society of the Congregational church, met on Wednesday, November 15, with Mrs F. NJ. Crane, the treasurer of said society. The work accomplished by the ladies was home missionary work and social time was enjoyed. It is proposed to hold these meetings at pri- vate houses, in the future.
 Dr Robert Crane of New Haven. has recently caused monument to be erect cd to the memory of his brother, Freder- ic Crane, and his wife.
 Mrs Frank P. Allen has recently enter tained several guests, Briggs by name.
 Mrs Lizzie Judson and daughter, Vera, of Woodbury, have recently been guests of her father, c. c. Parmelee.
 Dea William R. Harrison visited at his daughters in Danbury, on Thursday and Friday.
 Miss Mary Ina Kasson celebrated her
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PROGRESSIVELY.
A DOUBTFUL RECIPE.

A Bridgeport firm advertises for the small sum of 9 cents to send any one information how to get rabbits out of a hole with turtle. They incidently mention that ferrets are expensive and the law forbids their use, and that tur- ties are plenty and answer all purposes. So far so good. Now let me tell the way and manner of catching rabbits with turtles as practiced when I was boy. We would take speckled turtle, bore a hole in the shell near the tail, twist one end of wire in the hole, on the other end of the wire twist to small ball of candle wick soaked in kerosene, light the ball and steer the turtle into the hole the hot wire acting as an incentive to his movements. This is cruel sport and a man would be amenable to the law through the humane society, and further more the turtle is liable to find exit from some side hole not accessible for the rabbit or woodchuck, and forest fires would be the result. As for turtles being plenty this time of year, let man look for one before he runs his rabbit in.
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SUCCESS IN POULTRY RAISING.

Charles Flowers, master of the Bethle- hem grange, has made a success in poul- try raising. His daughters have man aged the hens, and have netted $500 dur ing the last season. MT Flowers raised a big flock of ducks, and he has sold $l25 worth of ducks in the market and has received $46 from their eggs. MT Flowers has a snug farm of 60 acres, and his dairy consists of grade Shorthorns and Jerseys crossed. Like many of his neighbors he makes weekly trips to Wa terbury with loads of produce. In speak ing of his cows, MT Flowers said they averaged him net profit of $l1O per head. They produced on the average 3S0 pounds of butter each, not calculat- ing the milk and butter used in the fam fly. On his Waterbury trips he often crrries 150 dozen of eggs per week. From his own poultry yards in the height of the season, he gets from 40 to 50 dozen per week
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in which the schools are running. and the houses kept in good repair.

Rev Lester Potter of Hartford 1e gently visited his parents in this place He preached in the Baptist church on Sunday evening.
 Dr Lewis H. Stone of the United States Navy made a snort visit to his home. He is being transferred from rhe Minnesota to Indian Head in the vicinity of Washington, D. c.
 Mir and Mrs A. G. Beach are absent on visiting tour at Hartford and other places.
 Nathaniel B. Prindle, secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association Birmingham, made a short visit to his sisters and other friends in this place, last week. His wife and child accom- panied him.
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TO INV VEST0RS.

The Building & Loan Association of Dakota has passed through the recent troublesome times paying all obligations promptly. in fact their sys tenn of doing business, together with the laws of the state, which protect them similar to our saw ings banks. makes them with good management, proof against the severest panic. The monthly payment plan upon which their loans are made, together with other existing conditions, makes their securities an absolutely safe investment. Holders of them here or elsewhere, I am quito sure. will fad the end to justisy my claim. Ihave just returned from my annual visit to their office and am wei pleased with their management and condition. It swall known that no such associ- ations have failed during tho last panic. would recommend their securities to any who wish a safe and profitable investment, where their inter. est will be aid promptly semi-annually, and the principal when due. 1 offer 2 per cent Deben- turs fully guaranteed. running or 2 years; also their instalmsnt stock, which is profitable in vsstmant.
 LAMBS 0. JOHNSON,
 srxpxzT DEPOT or. M K Ss-''s'''4''
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MINORTOWN.
VISITING AN OLD HOMESTEAD.


 Mrs Mary c. Addis of Roxbury accom- panied by her son-in-law, Wilbur B. Mansfield and family, paid visit to Beth lehem, her birthplace, Tuesday, going over the road from Roxbury to Bethle- hem for the first time in over 50 years. The old homestead of the Ariail grand parents she found still standing on the west side of the Woodbury and Bethle- hem road, but the homestead of the Prin- de grandparents on the east side of the road, opposite, has been torn down and removed. Mrs Addis also visited the burying ground at the foot of Long Meadow Pond and succeeded in finding the graves of her grandfather. Luke Ariail and her brother, Charles F. Ari- ail, who died in infancy. The party re- turned by the way of MinorGown, stop ping at the residence of D. s. Mansfield. Mir and Mrs Charles Willard and Miss Lily Beers visited Mrs Louise Atwood and family. Wednesday,.
 The improvements which are made in
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mir PhalandU preached at the Con- gregational church and read letter from Rev George Foster Prentiss of Bridge port declining the call from this church md society.
 The Sunday school numbered the larg- est attendance for long time, and the contribution for Thanksgiving to some poor children in Boston, as we under stand it, was over SIP. All who wished to send gifts of food or produce to the poor in Waterbury were invited to leave chem with Charles Fenn or Clarence Net tleton, to be forwarded to the care of Rev Dr Davenport of that city. Gifts were to be sent in this week Tuesday.
 The pews at the Congregational church are to be sold on Saturday of this week at 10 a. m.
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ROXBURY.
DEATH OF MRS JOHN HAMLIN.

DEATH OF MRS JOHN HAMLIN.
 Mrs John Hamlin died, the 17th, and was buried the 18th. The funeral was at her late home at l p. m. Her hus- band, who survives her, is in delicate health, but is little better than few weeks ago.
 Phineas Platt of Milford has had de- livered at Hartford his stock of cattle he had left at c. T. Squires'. .falso sheep pur- chased of Dea Camp and estate of Sam uel T. Baldwin, oxen and cart purchased of Albert Baldwin, also pair of horses and fat steers from Horace Squires.
 The personal property of the estate of the late Samuel Baldwin will be sold at auction, Saturday, the 25th.
 David Barnes, the truck dealer, has purchased the house belonging to the es- tate of Samuel Baldwin for a valuable sum of money, to-Wit $lO.
 Dealer Stone of Woodbury has ex- changed pairs again with Ira Booth. He is bound to be up to the times and to have good horses. MT Booth also ex- changed horses with William Spargo and E. Bishop & Sons.
 c. T. Squire spent five days the past week with friends at Milford and vicin- ity. While away from home he ex- changed his black five-year-old horse he raised with lady in New Haven for a fine six-year-old buckskin horse and ex- changed the buckskin for the well-known trotting horse, s.Prince, ; owned by Ar thur Plattof Milford, realizing, MT Squire thinks, nearly $500 for his colt.
 M. F. Beers has his hired man plough ing on his farm in Flagg Swamp, pur- chased of the estate of Abel Bronson.t
 Postmaster George W. Hurlbutt and his clerk, Burton Hodge, have been sum- moned to Litchfield to testify in the Man. nering case.
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the outside districts are always observed with interest In Wecuppeemee Walter White has just finished new pig house. Miles Holmes has completed nice hem nery.
 Charles Wirth of Ansonia has been wis. iting at c. F. Mansfeld's.
 Mrs Eugene Atwood and daughter Eva are visiting the formers parents in We euppeemee.
 Miss Jennie Rockwell closed her term of school in the Nonnewaug district, No vember r. Miss Rockwell returns to her home in New Haven for ithe winter. Masters Lester and Sam Harvey present. ed her with a book of poems as an ex- pression of their esteem.
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BANTAM.
BUILD THAT SCHOOL HOUSE.

The people in the Mt Tom school dis trict are taking measures to have the selectmen build school house for which money was appropriated some time since. There are 20 scholars within the limits of this district, three of whom live over the line in the town of Morris. The old house is in very poor condition, almost unfit for school purposes. There is no reason why the new house should not be built, in fact it is only simple justice to the people of the district It Is q val uable farming district, and the farmers are among the heaviest taxpayers in the town of Litchfieid. There are seyt ral districts in the tow n of less size than this
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MARBLEDALE

THE RESIGNATION OF REV MIR ALcoTT
 The resignation of Rev MT Alcott, pas tor of St Andrews church, was received with sincere regret. He has accepted a call to church at Danielsonville. Mir Alcott has succeeded to large extent in awakening the people of this community, and in the outlying districts in the im- portance and value of church worship and attendance. He has been bar
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A CONFLICT WITH A COON.

Robbie Richmond was out birding last week Monday, and found a coon up a tree, which he tried to persuade to come down with No. shot. The coon not be- ing at all inclined to obey orders, Robbie attached pail of climbers to his feet, tied the gun upon his back and went up to argue the question with him at close quarters. It was a come down argument and after the loss of much blood his coon ship tipped the scales at l9 pounds.
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EVANSVILLE.

Mrs Hsvl n I died and was buried on Wednesday.
 Sherman T. Cate returned to his home at Bridgeport, Saturday, after spending several days with friends here.
 Henry Baker and brother, Charles, were in our place, Sunday.
 Mrs Jane Eddy is at F. H. Warmers. James Nichols of Danbury spent Sat urday at G. L Hamlin's.
 D. c. Briggs has been suffering from q cold.
 Fred w. Knowles and cousin, Miss Stone, drove through here, Sunday.
 c. l.. Hamlin snd daughter and ". B.
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County News.
WASHINGTON.
THE SWEDISH OUTBREAKS,

The Swedish Lutheran church at Washington Depot appears to be pros- pering, under the enthusiastic leader ship of Rev Mr Fair. He already has about 5000 raised, which was secured among the Swedish people, for the new church they propose to build. Rev MT Fair intends that his people shall do their utmost before any aid is asked of the American people. He expects a church building to cost about $26OO will be erected.
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SENATOR PLATT IN TOWN.

Dr W. J. Ford and Mrs Gum went to Meriden to attend the funeral of Mrs Platt, wife of Senator o. H. Platt, last Thursday, and on Friday MT Platt re- turned with them to his native place, staying over night and going back again SAtnrdaN.
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WEST CORNWALL.
THE MILK BUSINESS,

The amount of milk shipped to New York every day from this station is about l720 quarts daily or 10 cans in round numbers. The following is list of the shippers with the number of cans sent by
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A MILD WINTER, SURE.

A fully opened blossom of trailing ar butus was plucked on November l9. Many dandelion and buttercup blossoms have been seen by different persons.
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Howard Farrand has built wagon house, 20X32 feet.
 Mrs Marietta Gibson has returned home with improved eyesight.
 Mrs c. N. Beach is quite i'll again, hay ing been a sufferer for three or four years from paralytic shocks. Mrs PuIver from Lanesville is taking care of her.
 MT and Mrs Leavitt Brinsmade are to pass few months in New York City, Chis winter, in company with Dr aud Mrs Ford.
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AT THE FURNACE,

George R. Bull passed Sunday in Washington, the guest of Walter w.. Bronson. MT Bull has a son, William B.. Bull, attending school at the Gunnery.
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hereby given by the Joint Board IN of County Commissioners for the Counties 1f New Haven and Fairfield, that we find the 90 called Bennett's bridge in dangerous con- iition, particularly so the West span; the Joint Board therefore order that no load be aken across said bridge weighing more than. One thousand pounds, and that no team be iriven across said bridge at gait faster than ! walk.
 Comm itte for M J. HOULIHANl County
 Commissioners.
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WOO oDBURY.
THE MAGAZINE CLUB.

The Magazine club of about 20 mem- bers, held it's first reception, Friday ev- ening, at the residence of H. D. Curtiss. About 40 persons attended. After re- treatments, the evening was passed in divers, amusing and interesting exercis- es, among which was the reading of an original novelette, written by the members of the club, each writing one or more chapters on general scheme, no writer to be ap- praised of any thing the others were writing, the object being to see how near the chapters would match, or what kind of coherency there might be. The reading occupied an hour and half, and the hearers were pleased and astonished at the way the various chapters fitted together and made a consistent story. These meetings will be held once a month, during the winter.
 Our old friend, Parmenas B. Hulse, a former principal of Parker academy gave us a very pleasant call, Thursday, indulging in long past "reminiscences of the cheery days of good "Auld Lang Syne." Sunshine attends him wherever he goes.
 Mrs Charles TT Terrll and daughter are visiting in New Jersey. w. A. Strong is suffering from lame knee.
 The selectmen have employed a com pany of men from Springfield, Mass, to build the iron bridge at Minortown.
 Abner Allen, former resident of this town, is visiting his brother, George P. Allen.
 MT Filler of Torrington was in town, last week, and examined the site of our projected water works. He reports fav- orably upon the project.
 The Sunday school of the First Con- gregational church, gave harvest con- cert, Sunday evening. We are glad to see that our neighbor, ". D. Ward, is so far recovered as to be able to be about the streets again.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
 When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
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AT ST MARK $.

St Marks choir practice music for Christmas. It was five years Sunday since the rector, Rev G. H. Smith, preached his first sermon Tn BIidgewater. He spoke to large con- gregation in the morning from Ecclesi- astes II: 6, ''In the morning SOW thy seed and in the .evening withhold not thine hand, for thou knowest not wheth- CT shall prosper, either this or that, or whether both shall be alike good" giving a synopsis of his work here. The church numbers 9G communicants and 10 non residents; baptisms, 25; con- tirmed, 19; burialS, 36; marriages, II l; receipts $3990.96, of which $3ll.57 has been for missionary objects. The rector and his wife are beloved by all, and we hope they will spend many years in Bridgewater. The 25th anniversary of their marriage occurred November 20.
 Miss Tlle Babbitt from New Haven was in town, last week.
 Daniel Garfield adds to his farm build ings hennery and cart house.
 Mrs James Stewart from Sherman was the guest, Sunday, of Burton Can- field.
 Mrs H. M. Jessup and sisters cele- brated the Slst birthday of an uncle. Amos Treat, at his residence in South ford, Monday, the 2Oth.
 David Sanford is agent for the "Christy improved table knives,' and Tommy McEslin for knife sharpener and stove blacking pad or glove. We wish both success.
 Miss Ella Kelly closed her school in River district, Saturday, the 18th.
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EAST MORRIS.
GRANGE MATTERS.

lain's night at which our w. C., H. k. Stockbridge, acted as lecturer. He gave a condensed account of all the ministers of Morris from the earliet to the latest date. This was prepared for him by one of our oldest women of the town only a few months before her death, Mrs Rhoda Cowles.
 Many of our ladies went to the state w. c. T. U. convention held, last week, in New Britain. This week Thursday evening, the W. c. T. U. of Morris will hold public meeting in the hall in East Morris. Echoes from the Worlds na- tional and state convention will be given.
 J. w. Skilton keeps improving his al- read fine place. He is now building a creamery.
 The religious interest in the east part of the town continues with unabated in- terest.
 Heman Smalley and wife were in town, last week. They were married on Tues day. Miss Griswold has many friends here who are her we'll wishers for her future.
 Our East Morris school has closed. Honor is due to the teacher, Miss Mason One of the Miss Brennans and one Ol Gue ndSleT " OOuluS TecelVeQ prizes for their efforts in mastering the art of spelling.
 The family of A. H. Burlington have a new piano to help make home happy with it's sweet melodies.
 Rev Mir Pike preached at the Branch, Sunday.
 Theodore Clarke of California came, last week, for short farewell visit be- fore starting for his home.
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NORTH WooDBURY.

Gilbert Allen has returned from a visit at Boston.
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BRIDGEWATER.
DEATH OF DEA MINOR.

Dea Eli Minor died, Tuesday, the 14th, at the residence of John Minor in Rox- bury, aged 70 years. His funeral was attended in the Congregational church in Bridgewater, the l6th, Rev F. B. Doane conducting the services. The burial was in upper cemetery. The families have the deep sympathy of all as this is the third death among them within month. Each died on Tuesday and was buried on Thursday, one week in- tervening between the death of Herbert and Curtis, and two between the death of Curtis and Eli.
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Hamlin and wife attended the funeral of Mir Hamlin's sister-in-law at Roxbury on Saturday.
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A DANDELIoN IN FULL BLOOM.

Your correspondent found full bloom dandelion in the field, last Saturday, November IS.
 James Boyce has bought a pair of horses of Ira Booth of Roxbury.
 Will the Roxbury Falls correspondent, tell us what has become of Carriage Painter Sherman?
 John Ward is building hen house.
 A few friends from the Vile called on the Misses Emma and Martha Futile, last Saturday, and spent pleasant day.
 Mrs Emma Hilton and Miss Ada Holmes were in Waterbury, last week Friday.
 Miss Tyler is visiting Miss Ada Holmes.
 Edward Cowles of the cutlery works has returned from his Western trip.
 A meteor was seen to pass over the northwest at midday, last week Friday.