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DEATH OF WILLIAM STILLsoN.

The death of William StiIlson, which occurred on Thursday morning, April P, was unexpected to many, as his sickness was not thought to be serious until the last few days. His sickness was of short duration, he being cofinned to his bed only about three weeks. He was nearly 73 years of age. He leaves a wife, four sons and one brother in Illinois, the brother being the only surviving mem Der of his fathers family. He was born in Newtown and has always lived here He was kind husband and father and will be greatly mi scd by friends and neighbors. The funeral was held at his late residence on Saturday afternoon, April 20, at , o'clock, Rev Mir Linsley conducting the funeral service.
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REV DIR SpENCER's JOURNEY

Rev Dr Spencer preached his last ser mon before his departure for England at the Town ball, last Sunday evening. He is to be absent the larger part of the summer, staying with his sister whom he has not seen for many years. He has the good wishes of all his many friends who will no doubt greatly miss him and his never faultering labors to carry on and make interesting the only English preaching service held ill the valley, Sum- day evenings. Rev MT Alcott of Marble dale is to have charge of the parish dur ing his absence, assisted next Sunday evening, by the Rev MT Grswold.
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c. B. Taylor.
A. B. Fancher's store.
QUICK DRYING FLOOR PAINTS

Are made in various ways, with resInous ol sometimes, and often with cheap varnish Ii | floor paint could only be made with a fine var. nish it would be very attractive. both as to its quick drying properties, high gloss and durabli- ty; but such varnish costs four dollars gallon and therefore is out of the question. A paint made with varnish does not spread as nicely as one made with oil. The Chiffon Floor Paints are made with pure kettle boiled linseed oil, with as much turpentine japan added as is consistent with durability. Too much drier takes away from the life of the oil If for instance, the feor of the kitchen is to be painted, the first thing to do is to thoroughly wash it with soap and warm water, into which put little ammonia, perhaps half an ounce to pail of water. This will help remove all the grease. The floor should then be allowed to thoroughly dry. If you can conven- iently do so, call in the services of first class painter. Paint one or two coats, as necessary, a. lowing first coat to harden and dry before second is applied You can use the kitchen about 1e hours after the first coat is put on, and have the second coat put on several days later,if you wise CHILToN PAINT COMPANY, NEW
 YORK AND BOSTON.
 For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.
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POINTERS FOR HoUsEKEEPERs.

w. c. Johnson represents the Bowker Fer tllizer Co. The goods are all right. So is the Nova Scotia plaster.
 A handsome three- quarter life sized crayon portrait ot yourself free with every $20 pur- chase, at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
 Early Rose and Beauty of Hebron potatoes for planting, at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
 Piccadilla Butcher seems to be the go for men, this year. R. H. Beers $ Co.,, are show ing nice line of these goods.
 R. H. Beers X Co.,, are offering aIsplendid as- sortment of mems outing and working shirts, also fancy laundered collar and cuff shirts tor $1 each.
 Plumb & Winton ground bone, $1.50 per 100 pound bags, is the best and cheapest phos- phate; also H J. Bakers phosphate for spec 1al crops and general use, at E. F. Hawley's.
 New lot of lawn mowers, open and solid wiper, just in from $5 and up, at E. F. Flaw ley's; also the new high wheel mower.
 E. F. Hawley sells the celebrated Clover Farm creamery butter, made at Bedding, which has taken the premium wherever ex- hibited. Best in the world.
 New line of laundried cheyiot shirts, all the go this season, at E. F. Hawley's. Russett shoes are the thing, this season. Best line in ladies' and misses Oxford's in town. Special line in mems made to order at E. F. Hawley's.
 Plants from the West End floral gardens for sale by l.. c. Morris. 1 Call and see the pansies and dasies all in bloom, at l.. c. Morris. As wish to settle the Estate of L. B. Booth as soon as possible, desire that all the book accounts be paid by June l, lsa3.-[ L. c NOR RIS, Trustee. l WIG. Johnson sells Nova Scotia plaster and 1 stockbridge manures. These goods are guar 1 anteed. See his advertisement. All plants in their season to be had at l.. c Morris, from the West End floral gardens.
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A LIBRARY FAIR.

At the library meeting held, saturday evening, April 20, 1t was decided to have n fair the latter part of July. It was voted to appropriate sum of money not exceeding Sl5 for the purchase of matcri- al for fancy work. Mrs Platt was ap- pointed committee to have charge of the fair. The following committee was ap- pointed to take charge of festival to be held some time in June: Miss A. l.. Peck, Mrs c. IT, Northrop and Miss E. F. Ter Till
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work in New Haven as clerk for E. s. Wheeler & Go.
 Milton D. Hall is housed with the humps. School is closed this week on account of the illness of the teacher, B. c. Hatch.
 Mrs s. B. Hendrick, who has been sick for the past week, is improving. We hope to see her about soon.
 Miss Vesta l.. Abbott spent a few days, last week, with friends in New Milford.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

Nearly all the teachers of the town at tended conference in Bridgeport, last week. Reports were given of the recent examination of schools in the county.
 Rev Dr Plumley has secured the ser vice of man ana his wife at the par sonage.
 Mrs Patdee, formerally of this place, has visited her cousin, Mrs Frank Lock wood.
 A conservation service will be held on Friday evening. All members of '. P. $. c. E. are requested to be present.
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BANTAM.
SUCCESSFUL FISHERMEN.

A party of gentlemen from South Norwalk spent several days at George Clemois', this week. Their object was to entice the speckled beauties from the water. Their efforts were more satsfac. tory, as to number caught, than those of our local sportsmen.
 Mrs Fred Stausebach has gone to Brooklyn, to visit her parents.
 MT and Mrs Egbert Sta had the pleas ure of entertaining her son, Frank Za1 and bride, over Sunday.
 Mrs Elva Smith is better but not ful. y recovered yet.
 Miss Minnie l.. Brown from Torring ton is visiting among her old friends and scholars.
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Prindle $ Cole,. the wide awake real estate and insurance agents, are now settled in their new and commodious quarters, corner Broad and State streets, in the Benham block, making them without doubt, one of the finest, conven-
 William Leigh and daughter, Miss Carrie, arrived home, last Monday, from Hot Springs, where they have been spending several months as guests of Mrs r. T. Barnum, who arrived in New York on last Sunday. Mrs Barnum will return to Marina, about the first of June.
 Chief Beardsley has finished investi- gation of the fire which occurred at Bells museum, last Saturday night, fully exhonerating Mir Bell, the proprietor, of al! blame. As was hinted in weekly issue Mir Bell had no lease, as he was hir. ing the building really by the month Were it possible he would have contin- ued the business during the remainder of the season.
 Charles Spier, formerly of Engine Co. No 3, is receiving the congratulations from his many friends over the arrival at his household of a son which he hopes will become one of the bravest.
 Residents in the vicinity of Fairfield and Park avenue are much displeased to learn that the saloon formerly conducted by John Poland is to be reopened, as the new county commissioners have granted him license.
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Lawyer Beecher's residence has been in the hands of the pa.nters for the past two weeks and as result it bears won derfully improved appearance in its coat of cream color, with light brown trim mings and olive green blinds. The fence around the spacious grounds is to be re- moved, adding to the charming effect of the new paint and making it altogether one of the handsomest places in our beautiful village.
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Fairfield County News.
MONROE.
A GRANGE VISITATION.

On Friday evening the members of Pohtatuck grange of Newtown visited Harmony grange, supplying the program which was enjoyed by the members here. After this supper was served and all had good time The next meeting of Harmony grange will be on Tuesday evening, May II. The subject will be ''Helps and hinderances on the farm.''
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In litchfield County
MILTON.
DEATH OF CHARLES GUILD.

Last week Monday James Guild was called to Terryville to see his brother, Charles, who was i'll with pneumonia. He died Thursday morning at the age of 31 years and six months old. The re- mains were brought here, Sunday, by a Thomaston undertaken, and the funeral was attended from the Congregational church. Charles was member of Sedg- wick council, o. U. A. M., Terryville. About 35 of the members of Oliver Wool colt council, Litchfield, came out. acted as an escort and conducted the services at the grave.
 Charles Warrington of Bridgeport has been spending few days at A. T. Guilds.
 Mrs Jennette Page is expected here
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WASHINGTON.

THE CHAMPION TROUT CATCHER.
 Henry Cady holds the record on trout fishing this year, having caught quite a number, one of which, beauty, weigh ed a pound and three ounces, the largest to our knowledge taken from the Shepaug this year. c. s. Engles also caught a
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Ex- Sheriff Aaron Sanford received word on Thursday from Chief of Police Wallace Damn, asking him to look out for horse thief. who had stolen a gray horse. Mir Sanford believes he saw the team go through Newtown Street, We'd nesday night. He at once notified Mir Damn.
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A bakery Is soon to be started at Sandy Hook in the honse owned by Charles Par sons and situated in the rear of the Meth odst church. X man from Bethel is said to be the proprietor.
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Landlord Taylor of Sandy Hook bought of George Beers on Tuesday his four -year-old colt, Engineer. Rumor has it that the price paid was $200. MT Tav- Tor has placed him in the hands of R. g.. 1omlinson to be broken.
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D. II. Glover returned, Wednesday morning, by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, via Danbury, from a weeks visit in New York. He reports the naval parade a magnificent sight.
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MRS DICKS PLACE RENTED.

F. NJ. Brown of New Haven, part ner in the large dry goods house of F.. M. Brown & Co.,, has rented Mrs Dicks house for the summer. Mrs Dick will visit with friends.
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BRIDGEPORT.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE STREET RAILWAY
 SERVICE.

A large force of men have commenced work on the horse car track on lower Main street, changing the turnouts. AL ready the car service is improving, and the new ears with two horses and con- ductors are being liberallv patronized.
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A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE.

Charles B. Read, son of the Hon D. M Read, has an elegant residence at Seaside Park, opposite "Marina" the home of the late r. T. Barnum, ,already completed. MT and Mrs Read have begun house. keeping in their cottage by the sea, Situated as it is, it commands fine view of the sound which can never be obscured making it a residence which will ever be a place to be desired.
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The tennis club held a meeting on Tuesday night and voted to meet for work at the tennis grounds on Friday night at 5. An adjourned meeting will be held next Tuesday night in the edi- torial rooms of THE BEE.
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MRS PoLLY A. FAIRCHILD.

The remains of Mrs Polly A. Fairchild, who died at Hamilton, Ont, was brought to Newtown for burial on Monday. Fun eral services were held on Monday, and her bod1 was laid at rest in the Taunton cemetery. Rev Mir Linsley officiated. Mrs Fairchild was 91 years old. She was widow of the late Cyrus Fairchild, who lived in Taunton district on what is now the Eli Barnum place. One son, Theo- dore Fairchild of Hamilton, Ont, where she made her home, survives her Mrs Fairchild was one of six children, all daughters, of the late Daniel Blackman. Miss Harriet Blackman, a sister, the youngest of the family, is the last of her generation. Daniel Camp is a nephew of Mrs Fairchild.
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MT Bull received on Tuesday and has at his drug store in the Hook bran new Columbia bicycle, with all the latest i'm provements. MT Bull has the agency for these wheels.
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MERRYALL.

Rev Mr Ludington from Worthwhile will preach here Sunday, May z, at 3. p. m. Services will be held at the school house, as the chapel is being cleaned and the walls painted.
 Garwood Merwin has returned to his
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Senator Houlihan was confined to his room from Friday to Monday, being se- verely ill. This was the first serious ill., ness our active senator has had in years.
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V. F.. Mitchell has left the clerkship in the office of the Rubber company and Howard Peck takes his place. Charlie Betts entered the office, Thursday.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is a list of letters remain ing uncalled for at the Depot office: Mrs Henry Zeigler, Mrs Mathilda Carlson. Mir Caton,
 Emile Haefeli,
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Miss Bridget Farrell died in Bridge port, Tuesday, April p, 1893, of gastrit- is. Her age was IS years. She was bur jed in St Rose cemetery, last week.
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From appearances A. W. Bassett will make it warm for some of the fast horses about town. He has a handsome horse purchased in Birmingham recently.
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Mrs Michael Carroll has moved from the old homestead in the Glen to Bridge port, where she will keep house fer three daughters and a son, who find en- ployment in the Park City.
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Samuel Dibble's family from New Ha. ven have been visiting at l.. R. Skid more's.
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NOVA SCOTIA LAND PLASTER-Fresh h
 IN ground. This is the very best Nova Scotia land plaster, which is imported, ground at m y superior as an absorbent, disinfectant, insecti
 eide or as fertil ger, to stale ground York
 State plaster, which cakes up and loses some
 va Scotia plaster contains 90 to 95 per. cent.
 pure gypsum, while the New York state blast the remainder being mostly sand rock
 Hence ii New York plaster is worth s,.oo per ton, my Nova Scotia plaster IS worth SiO.oo ner ton Don't be deceived when you can buy Nova Scotia plaster for ss per ton, York
 state is worth only s50o peItton. You cannot my mill that will not stand the test by any competent chemist, if you know it. W. c. JOHNSON Agent tor Stock kbridge manures.
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Mrs Allison P. Smith is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs F. S. HaZen at Springfield, Mass. She expects to return on Saturday.
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Mrs A. E. Bommos of Bridgeport has visited Mrs l.. C. Gilbert.
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BRIDGEWATER,

A meeting of the Center cemetery as May 9.
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Miss Mildred Dikeman of New Haven has been with Mrs II. B. Dkeman of Mt. Pleasant, this week.
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J. II. Costello is moving his ice house to enlarge his barn capacity.
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l.. c. Gilbert bought, last week, the finest pair of six-year-old steers ever seen in Newtown. They weighed 37OO.
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Mrs Curtiss and family of Curtiss Hill spent Sunday with Mrs Curtiss' sis- ter, Mrs Agur Beardsley of Stepney.
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Hugh Campbell took in the street pa rade in New York, last Friday.
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TNA RMERS!-In order to hurry your crops
 E along, drive down to my mill and buy a few bags of Stockbridge Special Manures, for corn and potatoes These goods take the lead
 Wherever introduced. Read my advertise ment in last weeks BEE. sell Nova Scotia plaster. WILLIAM c. JOHNSON, Newtown.
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HOSIERY.

One case Ladies' Fast Black Hose, three pairs for 25c, well worth 15c pair.
 One case Fast Black Seamless Hose, two pair for 25c; good value at 25c pair.
 One case Fast Black at 25c; cheap at 39c. Latest novelties in Fancy Hose, all the ne W shades at about half the real value.
 Que case Childrens Fast Black Hose, regu- ar made, 15c pair. worth 25c.
 One case Children's Fsst Black Ribbed Hose F 1-2c pair, good value at 25c.
 One case Children's Tan Hose, both ribbed and plain, at 25c; well worth 3sc.
 One case Boys Double Knee Ribbed Fast Black Hose at 19c; real value 25c.
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Mrs E. NJ. Peck, Sr,, is at Charles Nichols.
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NIOTICE-All accounts due the Estate of L.. IN B. Booth must be paid on or before June I, 1893. All unpaid accounts at that tune will be put in attorneys hands for collection. l.. q MORRIS. Trustee.
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Mrs Edward Ives sisters spent few days with her, last week.
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by all. Several entertainments are to follow.
 Mrs E. E. Hyde ana daughter, Elma, of Brooklyn have visited Mrs J. c. Stevens.
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Tom Lowe is preparing to move to Bridgeport.
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Miss Mami" O'Connor of Brooklyn, is at Mrs Dennis Murray's, for the sur- mCr.
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William Ryan has purchased the place formerly occupied by Tom Lowe of B. Nichols and son and will occupy it soon.
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SUCCESSFUL DRAMATICS.

The drama, "Among the Breakers" brought crowded house. Many who heard it the first evening, thinking it too good to miss, coming again on the sec ond evening. All the characters were well taken. Albert Wheeler as "Hon Bruce Hunter did nobly. E. G. Beard sley as Larry Divine" and Robert Sin 1 clair as ''Scud" the darkey, were antag- onistic and caused much merriment in their efforts to subdue each other. Mrs A. Wheeler as 'sThe Witch," could not have done better. Jessie Lewis, ,as ssBddy Bean," did the Irish girl to perfection. | Homer Sherman as Hunters Ward, 7 Elma Stevens as "Hunter's niece,n also Edith Wheeler,as ssBess Starbright, ,''who saved the life of the versatile ssPeter Paragraph or ''John Burr" each doing nicely. The scene was laid in the house of the light-keeper, which part was taken by Louis Beardsley. The drama was decided success bringing to the actors the sum of $106.
 hCs w. 'J' La1hiop dHu WilC Haft spent several days in New Haven. Nil Needy of Yale divinity school supplied the pulpit of the Congregational church
 Dr and Mrs Beardsley spent week with their daughter, Mrs E. 5. Hyde oi Brooklyn.
 | The basket party given by the young people of St Peters at the home of Mr: Sophia Beardsley, Tuesday evening, was we'll attended and splendid time hac
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MIR SOUIRES' ILL LICK.

R. W. Squires, the young man who bought the farm recently owned by c. J.. Warner, while absent from his house last Sunday, had quite a misfortune. The cows, in some unknown way, opened the door in the barn and ate feed stored there to their hearts content. 1t was thought that they were coming out all right until one dropped down on being driven from the barn, and,n being able to rise, was taken care of and finally attended by our cow-doctor, John Dohlstrom, who after working over her some time thinking she would come out all right, left her. Blood poison set in, caused by the de- rangement of the milk, he thinks, and the COW died. As it was valuable COW it was quite serious loss.
 The third nine of the Depot played a game of ball with the third nine of the Gunnery with score of 19 to 7 in favor of the Depot nine. A three base his was made by Russell Clark which brought two men in.
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Mrs Alonzo Taylor is poorly.
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OXFORD.
DEATH OF MRS EDWIN STUART.
DEATH OF MRS BURR ALLING

Died, May 3, in Oxford, wife of Ed win Stuart, aged G2 years.
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Our Market Reports. THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS. By Special Reporters of The Bee.-Bridge port, Southport

At Butter, choice print cream cry BOG per pound, choice creamery tubs 3la33c, choice dairy 30a35c, fair to good 27a30c, com. mon 25a26c, cheese trctory llal3c, dairy 9alOc, sage 12al3c; eggs fresh near by 16a17c; chick ems alive spring Toe each; fowls alive l1a13c, dressed l5a20c; calves alive 6a6 -2c, q W l0al2c lambs alive yearling 6c, q W lOa12c; sheep alive 5c, " saloc; hay baled $l6a19, loose $lsa2oi straw baled $16a1S, loose $I7a19; potatoes soc a$1 per bushel; onions red $2a3 per barrel yellow $1 50a250, White $2a3; carrots sec; pars hips 50a60c; radishes 15c per dozen; peas dried $2. .25a2 30; honey I2a14c; beeswax 25a30c; ap pies choice baldwins $2.75a3, fair $2 50, green ings choice $2 .50a3 apples common $2, evapo rated I0a12c; sugar light maple new 1Oa12c dark 9al0.
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of Rev Mir Wright's lecture at St Johns on next Sunday evening.
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Charles Thompson is working for r. keane.
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A UCTION-Pursuant to order from the h probate court of Newtown, Conn.,, I will sell @ at p puonc h auction unless previously dis 1893, at II o'clock in the forenoon, a certain piece of real estate belonging to the estate of l.. B. Booth, situated in South Center district and is bounded as follows: North by heirs of Elliot M. Peck, east by railroad, south by Oh- yer Cromwell, west by highway and contains
 B acres. more or less, with buildings thereon.
 Real estate bounded north and east by land formerly belonging to Asa Stillson estate and Pohtatuck brook, west by railroad, south by Oliver Cromwell right of way to previously | described land pertaining to the property | Second described piece contains seven acres
 more or less. Sale to take place on the prem | ises L. c. MORRIS, Trustee
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NOR SALE-Two pair of good working cattle G at cost. AARON SANFORD. Newborn.

A UCTION-Pursuant to ar order from the d Probate Court at Newtown, Conn.,, I will sell at Public Auction on Saturday, May %, 1893, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, the follow ing real estate belonging to the Estate of l.. B. Booth, situated at Bots1ord Hill and bound ed on the north by land of Carlos Booth es- tate, north and east by land of Charles Bris COG, south by highway, west by the land of Michael Haugh and John R. Tomlinson, con taining four and one-h halt acres, more or less. Terms cash. Sale to take place on the prem ises. L. c. MORRIS, Trustee
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Mrs Dennis Grove has very sick COW.
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8 3, red 50, small $1 .25, yellow $2a4, small s .25; potatoes $2a2.50, small 75c a$1; carrots Soc,
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ssWork and wages will be the subject
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NOR SERyICE-White Chester Boar. L. O. U OSBORNE, Stepney, Conn.,