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comes home to many ot our residents Al though he was not personally intimate With many he was well know and respected His duties as historian brought him frequently to Trumbull, where he found much valuable material tor his work in family and church history. Recently he has been much occupied with a bistory of the Burton family, under the direction of Lawyer Henry E. Burton of Mid dletown, brother of the Rev Dr Burton de ceased, formerly of the Park church, Hart ford. Dr Burton was born in house that stood near Mir Beach Lyon's, Daniels Palms, and the history of his family IS closely identl- fled with much ot the early history of Trum- bull Not a few were therefore much interest ed in MrOrcott's work and his untimely death will be deeply felt.
 MT and Mrs W. N. French were called away Tuesday to attend the funeral of friend at Bethel.
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GREEN FIELD HILL.

Mrs Albert Sherwood has rented her place tor year and intends to sEend the time with her daughter, out Vest.
 Mrs Bradley Merwin and Miss Wakeman have been assisting Mrs \. Sherwood with her sewing, preparatory to her going to Ohio.
 About 40 of the young people met at Miss Mamie Merw in Is on January II. From there they proceeded to the residence of Sherwood Banks, to surprise the young people. The ev- ening was spent in games and dancing to the music of violin and organ. There was plenty of nice coffee and cake, to more than satisfy all
 H. fl. Burr and H. F. Hanks were each favor Howa's celebrated grove at Crescent city, Fioritlf. Si Howe .X lects to reap something over 5000 boxes, this season.
 IL is reported that the Joseph Bett's place has been sold.
 Harry Sherwood, with his sister, Miss Hat tie, ,tttendedsthe Wagner concert at Bunnell's thcstterin Bridgeport on Monday night.
 H. Banks hired man, who went to the hospital some weeks ago, has returned cured
 Edgar Banks children are on the sick list with severe colds.
 Dea Nichols is very sick.
 Ar hur Bnitley has s,een spending few | weeks in New Canaan.
 A party was given Mr and Mrs Kuhtn 0 on the 18th. The weather being so severe, a good miiny were detained at home, but those who braved the cold feet were more thaf I paid, by the nice music they enjoyed Int music was furnished by Bulkley, Burr anf Banks, with Bright as prompter fine col lation w;ts served.
 Mr anl Mrs Wesley Burr have been spend ing e few days with their aunt, Mrs Franl l Sherwood.
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POINTERS FOR HoUsEKEEPERS.

A lot of new mackerel, herring, and salmon trout in ten, twenty and fifty ID kits at R. H. Beers X Co for the lenten season. felt shoes at R. H. Beers Co.'S, nothing like them.
 Felt rubber boots, just the thing tor this cold weather at Warner, Taylor Curtis's. i, Nice line of sleigh and shaft bells at Warner Taylor & Curtis's.
 that are going at reduced prices, at Warner, TayIor < Curtis's. Call and examine them
 Best line of sleigh bells and sleds in town at
 E. F. Hawley's-
 Headquarters for fish of all kinds. salmon
 trout, herring, mackerel is at E. F. Hawley's. SEE Merwin X sons sugar cured hams and bacon are the best on the market. Sold by E. K. Hawley.
 The best buckwheat flour made only Sc lb ]; also Hecker's and Leggett's selt raising buck wheat and griddle cake flour and choice sugar house syrup soc gallon, also rock candy ufips for pancakes at <. F. Hawley's. E. F. Hawley sells the celebrated Chromach h patent flour for 8 bbl. and Washburns and
 Pillsbury's xxxx at lowest prices Choice new figs and dates 10c ID. New prunes lOc ID. Special bargains at K. F. Hawley's. Don't forget the bargains E. F. Hawley is offering this week. Rubber boots $lJD rub | Der shoes l5c, mems rubber shoes 35c, gloves | I2c and 25c and lots of other bargains. R. H. Beers iS Co. are selling buckwheat
 four which makes the caae A get .nose Sers @nS a, the same kind; also streets perfection sell | raising.
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Senator sherman Renews His Attack.

senator Sherman renewed his attack and re- fused to be convinced even by the Iowa Sena- tor. He wanted the Senate to do the straight forward thing and not fzzle about it. "Give the Fair 5,oOO,O0O and do not make believe that you arc deceiving yourselves by giving 7O-cent silver dollar, or two 35-cent half dol 5larn 1.-the children cry tor it, as the Senator has said they did, s.Why not give them Casto- ria ssssaid sherman. He knew that it was a popular thing with the little ones more popu- lar he thought than even the souvenir half dollars would be. The galleries looked down with surprise as thes, rcmarks came from Sherman, and Congressmen who entered the Chamberjust as Mir sherman uttered them. dropped into the vacan: chairs nearest the
 door.
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R. H, BEERS Sc GO

uyO THE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD
 l COUNTY-The undersigned hereby applies tor a license to sell Spirituous and lntoxlcat- ing Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer and all fer1nent- ed Cider, drunk upon the premises or sold In quantitie less than one gallon to be delivered the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the build ing known as Grand Central hotel, Main St, in the town of Newtown, in said county
 '' 'e'' 'i Signed, GEORGE W. BURR.
 Dated at Newtown, the 10th day of January,
 Endorsed by the following five electors and censed dealers in intoxicating liquors And are not endorsers on any other application: w Botsford, William N. Northrop, Norman
 COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. TOWN OF NEW TOWN, this 10th day of January, 1893. I. Town clerk of said town, hereby certify. pursuant to the statute in such case pfoyld-
 ed that h fns spPeiait,Sdh ,o s ana rer certify that each of said endorsers IS an elect or and tax payer in said town and that copy of the foregoing application, including the above written endorsement has been filed
 with me and that I have advertised the said | town BEE a weekly newspaper in said town \ at least once a week for two successive
 s on the sgI day ot cerR of said town.
 NO THE COMMISSIONERS UT FAIRFIELD CCUNTY-The undersigned hereby applies | for a license to sell sp1r1tuous and lnt0Nlcaf- | ing liquors. ale, lager beer and all fermented l cider drunk upon the premises or sold in quan- titles less than one gallon to be delivered al | one time, and Rhine wine only, pursuant to the laws of this state now in force relating to the
 sale of intoxicating liquors. at the building | known as Lillis' saloon, Sandy Hook, in the town of Newtown, in said county.
 Signed, WILLIAM c. CORBETT- Dated at Newtown the 14th day of January, | 1885.
 Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said town, none of whom are h- censed dealers in Intoxicating liquors and are not endorsers of any other application, except ppon application for license No. 6, as above :: John Schumacher, Michael s. Hangh, John B. | Kain, A. W. Bassett, John Keane-
 COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OF NEW TOWN, this l4th day of January, 1Ss3. | I, Town Clerk of said town, hereby certify. pursuant to the statute in snch case provided,
 that this application endor sed as aforesaid has been submitted to me, and further certify that each of said endorsers Is an elecfcr and tax payer in said town. and that copy of the foregoing application, including the above written endorscm ent. has been filed with me and that have advertised the said applica- , ton and the endorsement in the Newtown < BEE. . weekly newspaper In said town at least , onco week for two successive weeka com mencing on the 20th day of January, 16o1.
 Attest, N. '. .HouLIHAN. clerk of sa1d town.
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In Fairfield County.
LONG HILL.
A GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.


 Tuesday evening, January 3l, the sec ond annual entertainment of Parlar Rock o. II. A. M., will be given at the ladies' aid seciety's hall. Among the noticeable attractions may be mentioned reeitations by Miss Agnes Kent, Miss Fannie Di- brow, of Long Hill, Miss Kit tie French of Srepney and Miss Fannie Seeley of Easton. Miss Hattie Wade and Master Eddie Gabier will be heard in duet, entitled 'sMothers SoDgs." In an account of the Long Hill flag raising, the Bridgeport Post said, 1.-The next piece was duet by Master Gable and Miss Wade, which was remarkable in brllancy and power in such young children.' Prof Hurd of Bridgeport will give an hour in sleight of hand work.
 lee men are very busy getting ice on the reservoir pond. J. H. Williams filled his ice house, last week.
 People are hauling logs to ". B. Co., ans mill.
 Miss Gillian of Bridgeport Is visiting Miss Sackett.
 The thermometer stood at l2 degrees below zero, Tuesday morning.
 The Long Hill carriage company have built new team wagon for MT Birge.
 Orman Drew has bought d registered Jersey COW.
 What is the the matter with the stree, lamps that they are not lit more? Don't
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COSTS A FORTUNE TO RENT A HOUSE.

Superintendent Martin of the Shepaug road was at Hawleyville on Monday, en- route from Bridgeport where he passed Sunday. MT Martin has as yet been un- able to secure a house in Litchfield for his occupancy. They say it is about as we'll to buy there as to rent for a year. The summer boarders keep the prices up.
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DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT.

The remains of Mrs O'Brien of Bridge port will be brought here for burial to- day (Friday) on the 10.43 train. Mrs O'Brien formerly lived in this town in the place now occupied by Misses Mary and Maggie Scanlon at the head of the Street. Mrs O'Brien moved to Bridge port P years ago. Her death is much regretted here, among her many friends, who will attend her funeral. She slipped and fell on the ice three weeks ago and hurt her spine, which caused her death.
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ONE OF UNCLE MATES STORIES.

Uncle Nate says, although the weather is colder this week than the last, it does not quite come up to that they had when he was young man. He remembers the instance of calling upon young lady, who was pairing potatoes for dinner and as she dropped them into a pan of water, standing on the stove hearth, they froze solidly together-and there was a good fire in the stove.
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WOLF PITS,
NICHOLS.
A DRAMATIC ENTERTAIN NM ENT.

A DRAMATIC ENTERTAINME ENT.
 Thursday, February ?, 1893, at Cook 6 Hall, Nichols, the Village Improvement society will give an entertainment, dra- matic and social. The first will consist of the comedietta in one act, entitled, "Uncle Jack, or Testing Hearts," The cast will be as follows:
 Uncle Jack, from the West, Herbert Smith MT Montgomery, rich merchant, Dr SUarkw eather.
 Constable Stubbs, Ezra Smith,
 Mrs Montgomery, Mrs NJ. A. Nichols.
 Martha Blake, her poor sister, Mrs William Nichols.
 Widow McGill, Mrs J. Durward.
 Nancy Mohony.
 Servant, Mrs Alice Linder.
 After the play, which is considered one of the best ever given here, a sub stantiai supper wi;l be served, by the ladies, with plenty of hot coffee to warm and refresh the inner man. If stormy on Thursday, it will be given the first fair evening.
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The Copeland Bros. Co.

her home in Bethel. Mrs s. Maria Banks is caring for her.
 There were no services at Emmanuel church, Sunday evening. The rector and a number of his parishioDers attended the services at Trinity, Westport. Bishop Williams was there.
 Hiram Schofield is suffering with ton silitis.
 Mrs Eunice Merwin is wi ith her broth CT, Charles Nichols, who is dangerously i'll at his home in Deerfield.
 Mrs H. H. Nichols entertained her mother and brother oi Danbury on Sun day.
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CAN YOU GUESS HIS NAME?

While we'll known Monroe granger was vending his way to Newtown, Tues day night, with his best girl, in turning the corner near the brook at Botsford, the sleigh capsized and the precious load, including the horse, were soon lying on the ice. Help soon brought the horse to his feet, when he was re-hitched and the happy couple went on their way rejoic- ing. A BEE reporter who happened along assisted MT L., in getting the horse up,
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GAY TIMES AT THE GRAND CENTRAL.

The fine sleighing has brought in a large number of parties from outside, who have enjoyed the hospitality of Mine Host Houlihan. On Tuesday night there was party of six from Danbury, con- sisting of Messrs J. A. Quinn, J. K. Dor an, and James McGonigle and Misses J.. McPhelmy, K. McPhelmy and Miss Don nelly. On Wednesday night, 64 were en- tertained in three parties and last even ing between 60 and 75, members of St Petes's choir of Danbury, were entertain ed. A supper and dancing were in or der.
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SPECIAL.-A line of camePs hair shirts and drawers, extra quality, hea " weight, for 69c.
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DEATH OF MISS s NJ. HILL

Died. Saturday evening, January l4,aiteaan illness oi but about Il week, Miss 5. Miranda ffulf. aged 43 years. The cause ut her death was neuralgia, which went lo her oiall. Miss Hui came to Bethel about l3 5e;trs ago, and tor number of years was teacher in the Grassy I'lain school. During the greater part fnmily of Zalmon Whitlock, on Soath street. Sine was faithful and col,sistant nemser of St Thomas church, being Il teacher in he Sun day school and also one of the promoters and principal workers in the Little Helpers so- cadiy il ha, iin hapds Her circle ot friends was not confinca within the pale of the church, where she quietly, yet earnestly laorred tor the advancement of Christ's kingdom, but extended to many out side. to all Of whom, her sudden illness and death was startling intelligence. Her funeral St Thomas church. The remains were talk en to Stepney for interment.
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Nj s Alice I.inder and son have been spending a week in Boston. ...
 Mrs o. E. Plumb has returned to the home of her daughter having spent sev- eraI weeks in Bridgeport with her son.
 We are glad to know Mrs Sage is able to be outagain. Her sister is visiting her, from Croton Falls, N. Y.
 Miss Jane Nichols is visiting her sister, Mrs Beers, in Bridgeport.
 Capt Brooks lost his horse by sickness, a few days ago.
 The family of Eli Hawley have the sym pathy of their friends and neighbors in the death of his daughter, Eliza beth, who died on Sunday last at Xavier hospital, New York, where she had been for a number of weeks, for treatment. She leaves one son. Her funeral took place Wednesday and the interment was in the village cemetery.
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Colu LuoTulHSS, LllS week, one O. our townsmen was seen riding with an um- brella raised. Quite an invention for a cold windy day.
 Ellsworth Andrews is confined to the house with hard cold.
 Miss Hattie l.. Andrews is visiting her grandfather, z. B. Wilson.
 Levi French is afflicted vith rheuma- tjSm.
 Ellsworth Andrews drives new con- venient milk wagon marked Pheasant Hill Dairy Farm.'' . E. D. Gillett, MalleJt Sanford, Elmer 5. Andrews and A. W. Wright are run ming horse powers, bought of George F. Duncomhe. "rhe Fearless" take the lead.
 Mrs F. k. Beach is confiner, to the bed with the grip.
 Horace Banks is under the doctors care with hard cold.
 M. B.Wlljams & O.. have captured 20 foxes Cor less) this winter. | Mrs Piera Freeborn and daughter, ew ey, expect to go to Bristol this week for a few weeks.
 Mir Hughes of the Stratford granite works has erecte very handsome double Quincy granite tablet at the grave of the late wife of Lemuel B Wood. The work is of a very superior character, and is attracting considerable attention
 A holse driven by William Sherman belonging to New Haven parties, wa: frightened by a hog, causing the horse to run, and accidentally burst blood vessel.
 Mrs Cyrus Turney is with Mrs Charle. Turney.
 $. N. Osborn and 5. R. Wells hay, filled their ice honses, the present week
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IoS'T FORGET FEBRUARY L.

He lecture by Rev G. II. Smith on
 ..Nrw Engand heroes and heroines' on
 February I, promises to be largely a- tended. A great many will desire to here Mir Smith from the fact that he IS q Nrwtow boy, the son Of the late Rev Henry Bragg Smith, for seven years pastor of the Congregational church. Mr. smith is regarded as one of the strong preachers among the young men of his denomination, t nd is at honle on the lee ture platlorm. lhr admission will be
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sENAq OR HoULIHAN.

Hop Michael J. Houlihan is now serv- ing his third term as member of the Gener- al Assembly. He was elected to the House as the representative of Newtown during the 7, ssion of 1884, and at the last sessiou represented the 18th district as senator. Mir Boulihan was born in New town, January ', 1858. He keeps a hotel there and has entertained his fellow seHa- tors very pleasantly on several occasions. THartford Post.
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THAT RAILROAD HEARING.

The railroad commissioners will be at the Town hall, next Tuesday, to hold a hearing concerning the railroad cross ings, next southerly from Hawleyville. The petition of the selectmen and the reply of the commissioners, explains the situation more fully;
 To the honorable board of railroad com. mlssioners of the State of Connecticut: The undersigned selectmen Of the town of Newtown respectfully represent that the high way in said town next southerly from Flaw leyville is crossed by both the HOusatOnic and New York X New England railroads and that public safety requires an alteration on said crossing, it's approaches, the method of crossing, the location of said highway cross ing or the closing of said highway public crossing and the substitution of another there for not at grade and that in their opinion the preferable alteration will be the closing of said highway at the crossings and the substi- tuition of a new highway on the westerly side Of the Housatonic railroad connecting with the highway next south and crossing under said railroads in the line of and coincident with said second highway.
 Wherefore your petitioners pray your board that it order said first mentioned cross tugs abolished in the manner above indicated or that you make such others for the elimi- nation ot said crossing as to you may seem advisable.
 Dated nt Newtown this 27th day ofDccem.
 W. II. Glover
 Timothy costello svlcc,men ofScw
 $. r. Glover town 7 State ot Connecticut, office Of tho railroad commissioners
 Hartford Junnary, |. 1883.
 Upon the foregoing petition it Is
 Ordered that the same he heard Ht the Town hall in Newtown on Tuesday the 2ith day of January, lSB, N. m and that notice thereof be given to the petitioners, to the New York X New England, and the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad companies DV George T. Utley by depositing In the pO-toffice in Hart ford postage paid true aud attestcd copies of said petition and of this order addressed one to the SeleCtmen, Newtown, Conn., one to James W. Perkins, secretary, N. Y. X N. E. k. R. Co, Boston, Mass, nnd one to Wm. D. Bish op, Jr.,secretury N. '. N H. X H. R. k. Co, Bridgeport, Conn.,, on or before the Ith day of January 1893, and also to the heirs of Robert 5. Hawley and to Ida E. Hawley, guardian, HawleyVille, Conn.
 George II. Woodruff |
 WlH. Hayward Railroad Com
 Wm. O. Seymour missiOners. The torgoinS is a true copy of the original petition, order of hearing and of notice.
 Attest George T. Utley,
 Indifferent Person.
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LYONS PLAIN.

IrS I. Treadwell and three child- fe -V.i.L Friaiiy ana Saturday with her aaai tiar Mi- Brady of Wilton.
 sud airS F. E. Silliman, MT and Mrs ! iIsa..ss,s' s.ssfrsy of Bridgeport were sias.~F s,s r E. Hoyt on Sunday.
 Ms Elrna D, rreadWell is very low at
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Great oale oi Perfumes
 and Fancy Soap.

At about one half their real value. Great est offering of fine extracts, triple and toilet waters ever made. Stock includes Violet, Heiiotrope, Lilly of the Valley, White Rose, Jockey Club, White Lilac, Ylang Ylang, West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbutus All sizes and in elegant bottles.
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HAT MAKERS ORGANIZE.

The hat makers association of Bethel hel | their annual meeting, Thursday evening, Ja | uary i2, in the town hall. The following offi- vice president. Edward L. Browne; secretary, Martin Lawlor; treasurer, John Mcdowell. !. conference committee, Charles H. Greena, ing committee, William Carroll and Theodore Witchman.
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BASEM ENT.

Rewildering assortment Of Toys, Games and Dolls. Crockery, Glass, China, Erica brac, Banquet Lamps, Japanese Goods, Toilet Sets, Bridgeport Souvenirs, China shown by no oth- CT house, Lace Curtains. Portieres, Upholstery goods and Carpets. Come early and make your selections.
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Plumb Brothers have recently hung
 Mr Outing, who was badly injured by the breaking of stone i'll the Bridgeport spiing manufaetory, is slowly recover ing. He came very Hear losing his life.
 Daniel Ward has greatly improved bis farm by erecting new walls and by draining some of his meadows during the year past.
 with ice of unusual thickness. Rarely do we have snch an extended period oi severe cold weather.
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STILL KICKING.

While it is beginning tn be recognized that the Jaws of the Medes and Persians never change' and that the Consolidated road can timetable is very satisfactory to hundreds living along the road and they must continue to express their disSs,tjSfaction If there IS not an earlier morning train put on before spring, nIany will move elsewhere. Already the local passengs.r traffic has greatly de- creased aud it will continue to do SO, The local traffic has been greatly increasing for years, bnt it issPeceiving setback at present iron, which it will not soon recover, unless changes are made soon.
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Johnnie Dayton. the Sandy Hook bak- CT, had the misfortune to overturn his sleigh, loaded with doughnuts and pies, last Tuesday morning, when near John was broken instead of his neck.
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FOR 50c.-This shirt is made of New York mills muslin, we'll finished, rein forced front and back, in fact, shirt that is beyond comparison for the mon ey.
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Mrs Albert Sherwood has rented her place tor year and intends to srend the time with her daught CT, out West.
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RrUNATE ACCIDENT.
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world tor cuts, bruises sores ulcers s It Tileum, fever sores. letter mapped hands, chilblains, corns. and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay ten1irtsi. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat isfaction, or money refunded. Price 25c per box For sale by E. F. Hawlev.
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Litchfeld Couoty Topics.
NEW PRESTON.

Mrs Leauder Rowe and daughter and Mrs Charles Pattrell and son of Meriden came from their homes to William Mar wins on Thursday of this week for few days visit with their parents.
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DIAMOND HILL, BEDDING.

W. F. Banks of Milford recently visit ed Il. A. Lounsbury.
 Parties are cutting ice on the mill pond. Bethel friends, were guests at the Homestead, Sunday evening.
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MARBLEDALE.

Miss Annie A. Corning returned home from Bridgeport, where she has been visiting, and reports having had a delightful visit
 F. D. Hallock, who has been working in Bethel the past season, returned home tor the winter, last week.
 Mrs James E. Watson of Hartford, who has been here for several days visiting and taking care Of her mother-in-law, Mrs James Watson returned home this week.
 The sperry brothers closed their. tobacco warehouse tor this week in order that some of the sorters might have an opportunity to gather ice.
 AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT. Mrs l.. l.. Burtin'S mother, Mrs Beach TrumbuII has met with a serious misfortune She was visiting her daughter in Kent Hollow and in going down stairs made a misstep, jail ing and breaking her ankle and otherwise inju' ing herself
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Affairs About Town.
FATHER HUMMEL AT ST ROSE.

Father Hummel, a Jesuit from New York, will be at St Rose on Sunday. He will preach at the II o'clock mass and at vespers in the evening at '.