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ENJOYED THE GREAT FAIR IMMENSELY

Mir and Mrs c. B. Taylor, Miss Ida Taylor, Hervey Wheeler, Miss Nellie Hubbell and Miss Grace GoOdsell arriv- cd in Newtown on Tuesday from their Worlds fair trip. Mir Taylor says his entire party enjoyed the fair ''immense- ly!' ''It ia well worth anyone's time and money to go," said Mir Taylor with em- DhaSis
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| FINE-Chester white Boar for sale. l.. A A OSBORNE, Stepney, Conn.

nISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss. Probate D Court, September 20, 1893.
 Estate of POLLY ANN BEERS, late of New town. in said district, deceased
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministradOn account with said Estate to this Court tor allowance, it is
 ORDERED-Thatt the 27th day of September A. D. 1898, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Offlce in Newtown be, and the same is. assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing 8 circulation in said District, and by post Ing copy on the public sign post fin the Town OfHeWtOWn, where the deceased last dNelt, M. !. BRADLEY, Judge.
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MEIGs < CO.'S OPENING.

Since the handsome adv of Meigs & Co.,, the Bridgeport cloUhiers, was printed have their opening on Monday, Septem- Der 25. The delay was caused by break ing one of the big plate glass show win- dows and the non-arrival of their new show cAsea.
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nEArH oF DELLA FOX.

Died, Saturday, September 16, after q few weeks illness of typhoid fever, Del la c. Fox, aged 32 years. The funeral was attended on Monday afternoon at ? o'clock, from her late home on Grassy Ridge. Rev c. A. Knesal of the Metho- dist church officiating.
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STAMFORD.
DEATH OF EZEKIEL CURTIS.

Ezekiel Curtis, an old and we'll known resident of the town, died at his home on Main street, Monday afternoon, at the age of 80 years. For over 40 years MT Cdrtis had been an active and con- sistent member of the Methodist church, and in his younger days was for many years leader of the choir. Funeral ser vices were held at his late residence and interment made beside his late wife, ir Union cemetery. MT Curtis leaves nc family.
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Druggist Bull of Sandy Hook has put in a handsome stock of knives that will please the small boy and his "pa" as well. The stock includes the pearl and tortoise shell handles. He has also put in a line of cheap and expensive pipes, which will appeal to the already too large army of smokers.
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NORTH WOODBURY.
FLANDERS.

FLANDERS.
 Corn is nearly all cut up, and potatoes dug, which are fair crop. The roads in the district are being put in fine condi- tion by T. B. Terrill.
 V. A. Judson is at the state fair, ex- hibiting some of his fine Devon cattle. F. E. Warner and c. E. Terrill are ex- ploring the hunting grounds of Massa- chusetts.
 Elvira Warner and Frank E. Beardsley are attending the Parker academy.
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SOUTHPORT.
ROTH FEET CUT OFF.

Nathan Phelps, brakeman, fell from freight car, while switching at Falr- field. Both feet were cut off. Dr Don aldson was immediately summoned ana everything possible was done. He was removed to the hospital in Bridgeport.
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NEW HOVE ON THE LEGAL CHECKER
 BOARD.

The latest move in the Elon Booth will matter is petition to the judge of probate for the removal of Charles Hen ry Peck as trustee. A hearing will be held on Saturday, the 23d, before Judge of Probate M. J. Bradley.
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In New Haven County,
 OXFORD.
OXFORD.
A WORD AS TO CROPS.

WORD AS TO CROPS.
 Potatoes are fair crop, apples about one third and corn almost complete failure on account of the severe storms we have experienced.
 George s. Hubbell, who has been working in Naugatuck for the past month grading some ground for Burr Hoadley, has completed his job and re turned home.
 Charles Kenuesson has recently pur. chased fine Mason and Hamlin organ Rev Mr Hazeltine occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church. Sunday in the absence of Rev Mir Norris, wht has gone to the Worlds fair.
 Miss Clara Wood of Naugatuck com menced the Center school, Monday.
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BEDDING.

Thomas Gilmore, the state organizer of the Order of United American Mechan- ics, will lecture in Academy hall, Easton, Wednesday evening, September 27, and in Whitehead's hall, Thursday evening, at 7.30 p. m. All are cordially invited.
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EAST VILLAGE.

EAST VILLAGE.
 Mrs A. B. Dunwell died. September 13, at David Blackman's. Rev MT Colds borough officiated at the funeral in the absence of Rev c. Dixon. The remains were taken to Birmingham for inter- ment.
 Mrs c. Dixon has been spending week in New Haven with her daughter, Mrs Minnie Cone.
 George Crofut has moved into the Sterling place at Stepney.
 F. M Cargill and Mrs Wells are at Shelton staying while MT and Mrs R. H. Hubbell attend the Worlds fair. Mrs Waite Clark and Eddie Stevens spent Sunday in Woodbury.
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The Putnam park commission met on the 20th and awarded the contracts for building the proposed house at the park, to Gilbert Brothers of Bethel. The foundation work has already been com menced, and the building is expected to be finished by November l.
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WOLF PITS.

Miss Abbott, who has boarded with Mrs Morgan for the last year, has gone to Danbury to board with her nephew.
 w. H. Platt has repaired his house.
 MT Seeber's mother from Mt Vernon. N. Y., is visiting him.
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LONG HILL.
DEATH OF ELLIOTT LATIN

DEATH OF ELLIOTT LATIN.
 Elliott Latin died, September 15, aged 3l years. Prayers were said on Mon- day at his late residence and services were at Trinity church, Nichols, Rev C. W. Boylston officiating. The inter- ment was in the village cemetery.
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Mrs M. c. Rodgers returned, this week, from visit at Hartford. Mrs Rodgers has been in poor health, but expects later to resume her duties as a teacher in the Academy.
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low school district. Miss Emily Rob- erts at the Narrows. A teacher IS Want- ed at the Judd district.
 Mrs William MeCauley and little son, Jamie. have visited at her old home.
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SEA WEED.

Old settlers who used to bank their houses with sea weed. to keep out the frosts of winter, are complaining of the scarcity of that article.
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Zalmon Peck, Mrs Emily A. Bennett and Mrs Graham are expecting to attend the Grand Lodge of I. O. G. T., which convenes at Hartford, next Tuesday anG Wednesday,
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Painter Garfield and his assistant, Mir Merwin, are still busy at Landlord Fay lor's at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

The third annual meeting of the Sandy Hook Magazine club was held at the hall on Wednesday evening and the member ship and subscriptions were. arranged for the ensuing year.
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DISTRICT OF BEDDING, ss Probate Court. U September 16, 1893.
 Estate of LOUISA HICKMAN of Bedding, in said district, insolvent debtor, The Court of Probate for the District of Red ding hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent,in which to ex- hibit their claims and has appointed Henry s. Osborne and Henry Whitehead commission CTS to receive and examine said claims.
 EDWARD P. SHAW, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they will meet at the Probate Office in Bedding on the 18th day of Novembe 1883, at 10 o'clock am and 18th day of December at same time and place.
 HENRY. s. OSBORNE.
 HENRY WHITEHEAD. All persons indebted to said estate are re quested to make immediate payment to J. l. RIA CKMAN. Trustee.
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Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Stella l.. Nichols to Frederick w. Hall of Bridgeport on Wednesday, Oc- tober 4, 5.30 p. m., at St Johns church, BridgepOrt.
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Affairs About Town
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

JoRpAN's ART SCHOOL FOR DANCING AND
 DEPORrMENT.
 J. Henry Jordan, master of dancing, will open the season with reception at the Grand Central dining room, for miss es and masters, girls and children, on Saturday afternoon, September 23, from 2.30 to 5 o'clock. On Tuesday evening, September 20, a reception will be held from s to 10.30. Ladies and gentlemen, with friends, wishing to attend dancing school, are invited. New and latest dances during the season. Private les sons when not engaged with regular classes. Particulars made known at the reception.
 Among the new advertisements, this week, will be found the notice of the Hub clothing house of Bridgeport. They have put In an elegant line of fall and winter clothing and furnishings, In fact better than ever before. For good values and square dealing this firm is A No. l.
 Meigs & Co., the Bridgeport clothiers, will have their fall opening on Monday, September 25.
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Rev o. O. Wright was called to Swan sea, Mass, on Monday, to attend the fun eral of Joseph Case, former parishion- CT. He returned to Sandy Hook on We'd nesdaY
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or or @rSsEw,.Tows. 2 w,.To ss.rrooaae Court

Estate of CONRAD DERLAM. Iafe of Naw town, in said district, deceased
 The court of probate for the district of New town hath nmiter and allowed etx months estate to exhibit their claims tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their clefms debarred recovery. An persons indehfed to said estate are requested to mnke iuuelii- ate payment 10 oALBkRT DERLAN. ExecufnT No Elm street, bridegroom, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

Mir Bell, from New ork, who is doing some experimenting at the Rubber shop, has been registered at Landlord Taylor's at Sandy Hook, this week.
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The republican caucus to nominate town officers will be held on Tuesday evening, September 26, at the Brick building at 7.30 D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

c. B., Will, Lee and Fred Johnson and Will Northrop attended the State fair in Meriden, op Wednesday. Mrs William Johnson also accompanied her husband.
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Mrs Daniel McNamara and son, Joseph, of Danbury, are guests of Mrs Thomas Carey.
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Fairfield County News.
BETHEL.
TYPHOID FEVER IN BETHEL.

The new cases of typhoid fever in town are increasing. It is getting to be almost an epidemic.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

The Pohtatuck school has now about 6l pupils in attendance. This number will doubtless be increased to 70 or more.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

Edward Murray raised fine piece of tobacco of three acres, this year. It was very little damaged by the wind and was housed in excellent condition.
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WORK AT RoNALD's CASTLE.

Nine carpenters are now employed at Ronald's castle. Work will probably cease there sometime during October, for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

Samuel Stoddard of Brooklyn has bought the Cyrenus Curtis place in Zoar and has moved his family there.
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Landlord Taylor of Sandy Hook enjoy ed the races at the New Milford fair, last week ThursdaY.
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Milo Todd, representing the Equitable insurance company of New York, has been stopping with Landlord Taylor of Sandy Hook, this week.
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H. N. Latin and Thomas Griffin are eradling buekwheat for the first time on n newly made piece of land for Q. M. Pratt, harvesting fine crop.
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On exhibition at Wells sshoe store at Sandy Hook is potato raised by George Wells of WoOdbury, weighing three pounds.
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EOR sALE-A Stud Colt, foaled June 2e, 1sa

EoR sALE-A Stud Colt, foaled June 2s, ESQ.,, (pacer record of 2.26 over Fleetwood track to road wagon.) He is solid black, stands fully l5 1-2 hands, thoroughly broken, mot afraid of any thing and can trot close to 8 min utes. He is a handsome animal, splendidly formed and gaited and would prove invalua- ble for breeding or driving purposes. He will be sold right as owner leaves town October l.
 Address THOMAS H. CONE, 25o Norman Street, corner Olive, Bridgeport, Conn.
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Mrs Mary TucKer of New York was the guest of H. l.. Wheeler's family last Sunday and Monday.
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Miss Lillis, one of the teachers in the Sandy Hook school, who was struck in the head by ball, last week, is improv- ing. Her school has been closed, this week.
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Rev MT Linsley will not return to New town till next week.
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Arthur J. Smith, business manager of TIE BEE, attended the state fair at Mer- lden on Wednesday.
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Frederick Chambers has sold his fsth- CTS place to Mir Goodwin, Bridgeport, who Is moving in his household effects.
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MT Benjamin of Granby, Ct, was reg istered at Taylor's hotel at Sandy Hook, this week.
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MT and Mrs Ammon Taylor passed a pleasant day at Pleasure Beach, last week,
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Miss Ellen Randolph of New Haver has been spending this week at H. L. Wheeler's.
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POINTERS FOB HousEKEEpnRs.

Solid oak side boards tol sale cheap at Tay- Tor & McGran's. and reed rockers at Taylor $ McGran's.
 good chance to get g crayon and India ink portraiti Call at Taylor 6 McGran's
 Solid oak chamber suits at 10 per cent dis,
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Walter Johnson is able to be out again after being laid up three weeks with rheum atism.
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Miss Ruth Bradley, sister of Mrs S. c. Bull of Sandy Hook, went to Hart ford, this week, where she will teach music.
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SERVICE AT BERKSHIRE.

~ Rev O. o. Wright will hold serviceat Berkshire chapel next Sunday at o'clock D. m.
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MT and Mrs NJ. B. Terrll arrived in Newtown on Monday from their Worlds fair eXcu rsion.
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Mrs H. l.. Bates of Ridgefield, with a sister from the West, has visited at J. w. Peuny's. recently.
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The ladies' prayer meeting at Sandy Hook will be held next Tuesday, at 3 with Mrs Rev W. T. Gilbert at the Meth odist parsonage.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

The friends of J. H. Warner will be gratified to learn that his condition is im- proved.
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Mrs E. s. Cable of Westport, sister of Hon ID. N. and lG. K. Morgan, sailed for Dresden on the 20th.
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BETHLEHEM.
A HARVEST FESTIVAL.

A HARVEST FESTIVAL. The Bethlehem Star chapel of the Jun- for Auxiliary will give harvest festival in the Town hall, Wednesday evening, September 27, 1893. All are cordially in- vited to attend.
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Alison Purdy, Sr., of East Fisbkill, N r., md Alison Purdy, Jr., of Cannon
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WILL THIS CURE THEM OF SMOKING

William A. Chase,a guest of Landlord Murphy of the Milford hotel, while rid ing through Strattord, set fire to the lap robe in his carriage, probably from the ashes of cigar, and before he discover ed the danger his pants were so badly burned that he had to remove them, and ride home attired in horse blanket.
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Mrs R. N. Betts of Woodbury is visit ing her son, Dr Betts of Sandy Hook.
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MERRYALL.

Rev E. T. Sanford will hold servicei at the chapel, Sunday, September 24.
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Mrs David Judson has a sister visiting with her from Matteawan,N. Y.
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SHELTON.
THE UNION FAIR.

The Union agricultural society's fair will be held next week Wednesday and Thursday. The posters are out and the officers are getting ready for the exhib- ition.
 The borough committee on streets and sidewalks have appointed F. w. Curtiss superintendent of streets.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

The household goods of Rev and Mir Barker arrived in town, this week.
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Rev Mir Delzell was in town the first of the week.
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Harry LCcard had the misfortune t. cut his hand.
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BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs T. A. Burgess and daughter are spending few days in New Milford with her sister, Mrs Brewer.
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Morris Botsford took in the fair at New Milford, last week Thursday.
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Mrs c. E. Johnson and child were il Waterbury, on Wednesday.
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count tor cash, at Taylor & McGran's Sandy Hook store.
 Writing Desks, chiffoniers, Bible stands, center tables, dining tables, extension tables, book eases at reduced prices at Taylor & Me Grams Sandy Hook store. Bargains in best calicos cents yard, good
 1annels and cents yard, just in, at E. F.
 Hawley's.
 That clam chowder and little neck clans are
 delicious, try them ot E .F. Hawley's.
 Winter stock of horse blankets, white wool
 blankets and comtortables, canton and wool 1annels just in at E. +. Hawleys. Newest shapes and styles in fall hats and
 and prices from $1 to S5. Special line Of boys and girls shoes made tor us s and S2.50 at E.
 F. Hawley's. Big bargain in fur hats at 50 cents and s1 at E. F. Hawley's. Worth double. There are some special bargains being offer ed just now at E. F. Hawley's. Boys calf | shoes $l,worth $l.50, girls grain button shoes | 75 cents, worth 25,women's shoes $l, worth S1.5o and lots of other bargains. Fresh empty barrels, 5 and 10 gallon kegs for | cider at lowest prices at E. F. Hawley's.
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O. K. GRIFFIN. Harness Repairing.
 Boots and Shoes Repaired. PRICES VERY REASONABLE Lecation-Rear Store in Postoffice Blsck.

EOR SALE-Sman coal stove, 2 single har-
 J ness, large brass kettle, OK yoke, set steel
 pointed harrow teeth, large bureaus, hand
 sled, 2 barrels cider, pork barrel, old wag- ons, 10 bushels small potatoes, tons bedding hay. Must be sold at once. 1SABELL P. JONES, Administratrix, Easton, Conn. Near paper mill.
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MONROE

Rev and Mrs Go1dsborough were in Garden City, II. l., this week, where they took their
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AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

A large audience was spell bound while listening to the temperance sermon delivered by Rev MT Gurney in the Methodist church, Sunday evening.
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son, Weir Goldsborough, who has entered St Paul's cathedral school. which is considered one of the best of schools of it's class.
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Europe six months, has returned as far as England on his way home.
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A PLUCKY LADY

Thieves made an unsuccessful attempt to rob the hen roost of Charles Meeker in the Farms, Sunday night. Mrs Mee- ker scared them away with revolver.
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A UCTION-Pursuant to an order of the Court h of Probate for the District of Bedding will sell at Auction, unless sooner disposed of at private sale, ,the following described property viz: All ot the real estate of the late Levi Godfrey situate in said Bedding, Lone Town District consisting of 2 12 acres of land with the buildings thereon. Also the real estate of Mary A. Godfrey, consisting of one tract Of wood land situate in Bethel, containing acres and one piece containing one and one half acres in Reading. Sale to take place on the premises September 30th, at 10 a. m. Terms cash. E. A. BARTRAM, Administrator.
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Gotlieb schumacher and George Tug
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nEMOCRATlC CAUCUS-Notice is hereby
 U given to the Democratic voters of the town ot Newtown, that a caucus will be held Thursday evening, September 2S, at o'clock, for the purpose of nominating town officers. Per order COMMITTEE.
 EOR SALE-A good family horse, young and I kind. NJ. J. FEEL, Bedding, Conn.
 nAUCUS-The Democrats ot Monroe are re- O quested to meet at Leavenworth's Hall Up- per Stepney, Friday, September 29, 1893, 7.3O o'clock D. m. ,for the purpose of nominating town officials tor the ensuing year, and do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. Per order Town Committee. Monroe, September 20, 2s93.
 DEPUBLICAN CAUCUS-The Republicans of D Newtown are requested to meet on Tues day, September 26, at the Brick building, at 7.30 o'clock D .m to nominate town officers. Per Order COMMITTEE.
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FARMERSi CIDERi

FARMERS-At my mill you have no straw I to furnish and no work to do. We will run out the cider in a few minutes. The juice is clean and of good color. With my steam pipes keep everything about the press sweet and clean, and invite you to try my new hy- draulic press of nearly 100 tons pressure. I charge you nothing if you are dissatisfied, price per barrel for making. W. c. JOHN SON, Newtown, Conn.
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DO YOU WISH TO VOTE?

All who wish to become voters in the town of Bethel, should present them selves at the Town hall tomorrow be- tween the hours of 9 a. m., and 7 P. m.
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JoRpAN's ART SCHOOL FOR DANCING AND
 DEPORTMENT.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-04-06

Timidp" and Mrs. Burton Kingsland
contributes Trio of Pretty Lunch
cons" Miss Haywood writes of the
work done by the Boston Society of
Decorative Art, Miss Scovil of Life in
the Invalid's room," Mrs. Mallon of
Spring Costumes and Easter Bonnets"
Miss Hooper of 1.-THE First Spring Sew
ing" and Eben E. Rexford of "Seeds
for the Summer Garden" Palmer Cox
takes his Brownies through the land
of John Bull and Margaret Seymour
Hall contributes delightful short sto-
ry, 'The Rector of st. Peters," The
floral supplement contains a beauti-
fully illustrated article by F. Schuyler
Mathews on 1.-THE Laying Out of an
Artistic Garden" a paper by Geo. H.
Ellwanger ON (which is the Sweetest
.lower?" and Mrs. Henry Ward Beech
er tells how she made her famous fence
garden. Altogether this April number
with its beautiful cover and its ad-
mirable table of contents is worth many
times the price of ten cents, and no
woman can afford to be without it.
Published by the Curtis Publishing
Company, of Philadelphia, for ten cts.
per number and one dollar per year.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-04-06
A Delightful BOOk.-.Ik Maryel's Rev.
cries OF a Bachelor.

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1t is a very pretty volume, large type
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Choice Books, 1913 pages and issued
monthly, is veritable literary gold
mine" and is sent for 2 cent stamp.
Address John B. Alden, Publisher, 81
Rose Street, New York.