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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-17
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church, Rev Robert Fegrum, preached, last Sunday, from the following text: ''In the day of adversity, consider Ecclesiastes, 7:14. lie considered the lessons of these hard times, US making haste to get rich, dishonesty in business the silver question. the uncertainty arising from the proposed changes in the tariff system, the influence of the European Jewish bankers, and other reasons were given for the present finan- cial stringency and commercial depres- sion. Some of the lessons to be learned are these: All our adversities are under Divine control, My times are in Thy hand" There are already some signs of the dawn of brighter day. Individual honesty will tend to remove the preva- lent want of confidence. The fortunate should help the unfortunate. "Blessed is he that considereth the poor" The needy should remember that "The Lord will provide" Although there may be ''No soundng' in the deep waters of af- fiction, yet we know that "All's we'll"
 T. E. Parker has put in a new safe for his books.
 Jacob Baxter, who purchased the John F. Woodruff place, arrived here from Canada to take possession of his newly acquired property, having dis posed of his thousand acres from where he recently resided.
 F. J. Painter is again on the sick list.
 Joel Davis has sold a building lot at Oakville to Frank D. Taylor.
 Mrs Henry T. Dayton is away on a weeks visit and Mrs Lucien Hitchcock is attending to the household duties while she is absent.
 i Rev G. I. Bodily of Hartford, secre tarY of the Society for the Increase O. the Ministry, officiated at Christ church last Sunday. Next Sunday Rev D Langford will preach.
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wool. Mir Barlow has several original designs in robes. He has one design in robe, with opening for child's head, made of one whole skin. Mir Barlow buys the raw skin in Boston and New York state. The skins are tanned, wash ed and combed, and when they come out, ready for packing, look very handsome Mir Barlow manufactures G000 or 7OOC skins in the course of a year and sone years as high as 10000. He has orders on hand now that will keep him busy fol three months. MT Barlow also makes a speciality of mats of all kinds, turning out as high as 1000 dozen in the course o1 year. Quite business is done here also, in mounting animal skins of all kinds. A portrait of the subject of this sketch accompanies this article.
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ANSONIA.

Charles Lewis has been confined to the house with grip for two weeks.
 Six liquor dealers are being prosecut- ed by Carlos H. Storrs for selling with out a license and communication be- tween the saloon and dwelling houses.
 Curtis & Darlington have the contract for drawing the iron for the new Wash ington bridge at Milford.
 The marriage of Dr. Hanley and Miss Walsh, sister of pr Walsh, is announced. They will reside in Buffalo, N. Y., after the wedding tour is competed.
 Jonah PIatt has received the appoint ment of road inspector for the winter months.
 R. Randall Davidson has disposed of his chestnut mare to Daniel Holbrook. warm spell of weather, but the poor peo- pie are jubilant.
 Mason work on the new Episcopal church is being pushed in spite of the winter weather.
 Several parties in town. who have been out of work for several months, have started into the fish business. E.. O. Peck will receive their orders and supply them with choice natives.
 J. J. Doolittle of Philadelphia Post, was in town, last week, looking after his meat business on High street. . E. T. Walsh has received the appoint ment of postmaster at Ansonia for four years to come.
 Dr w. H. Pulford has left town. It is remored that he has gone to Ohio.
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BRIDGEWATER.
A wedding in town, this week.

A wedding in town, this week.
 Mrs William Sullivan, who has been caring for Mrs Jay Frost, has returned to her home in Washington.
 Mrs McNiff has been taken to the home of her son, Thomas McNiff, in Rox- bury.
 Mrs William Ruggles is improving somewhat, with fair prospect of it's con- tinuance.
 Miss Genieve Sanford is in Bridge port.
 Mrs Walter Peck is with her sister, Mrs Flora Barnum.
 The trip to Florida contemplated by William Marsh and family, Mrs George Bennett and Miss Phebe Marsh is given up for this season.
 Rev MT Ireland from New Haven oc- cupied the Congregational pulpit, Sun day. He was well liked, both morning and evening. Mir Ireland is a native of Natal, South Africa, where his parents were missionaries, his mother being there at present.
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WOODBURY.

On Wednesday of last week, Willis Judson, of this village, was thrown from his carriage and taken up in an uncon- scious condition, and on Saturday had not recovered consciousness. He was injured severely.
 There are rumors that the Shear works will start up this week, but not the cutlery department. Foreign con- petition does not hurt the former as much as the latter.
 Frank D. Thomas was in town, last week.
 Mrs George Roswell and Mrs Maria Minor are visiting in Torrington.
 Dr R. N. Betts is very i'll with the grip. Mrs Betts is convalescing. Mrs Hattie Futile has returned from a visit to Waterbury. Her visit was note worthy from the fact that it was the first time she had ever rode on the cars Mrs David Betts, of Seymour, mother of M. D. Betts, died very suddenly, last week.
 MT and Mrs Isaac Strong were re- | ported better, Saturday, but still very | ill.
 Shelden Somers still remains very low Mrs D. c. Somers is still on the sick list Her daughter, Mrs Hill, is caring fol her.
 | The revival services at the Methodist church are continued, this week, under the care of s. c. Ingersoll. Much in. | terest is manifested. | Miss Nellie, eldest daughter of John W. Judson, of Cat Swamp district, who has been sick a long time, departed this life, January }. The community is ir much sympathy with the much afflicted family.
 William Ernest Taylor of Fulton, N Y, was married to Miss Minnie A.. daughter of Alorzo Swift, of the viii lage, Wednesday, the 24th, ill the North Congregational church.
 John George, Enos Carpenter, Fred Squires, Eddie Cowles and Mrs Belle Smith are on the sick list.
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WARREN.

o! ruthless fire, what hast thou done ?
 Devoured this wonder meath the sun? This work Of art, majestic, grand;
 The like unseen on plain or strand. Millions enraptured on it gazed,
 Millions beneath stood amazed: In one short night, you it consumed,
 No more restored be it resumed.
 MT Camp, our new Sunday school sup erintendent is absent in Ohio, this week, with the expectation of being at home when the Sabbath returns.
 The open winter still continues. It has been very much like it in Chicago. So we are told by an eye witness.
 Mir Taylor, who carries the mail to New Milford, was up with the mail a night or two since. For several weeks he has been confined to the house. We are glad of his return to health.
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Litchfield County News.
WATERFOWL.

MANUFACTURING CARRIAGE ROBES.
 An industry which seems to be pecu- liar to Watertown is the manufacture of robes. Among other concerns in town that follow this business is the H. P. Barlow manufacturing company, whose shop is about half mile below Water town village. The sole proprietor and manager of this establishment is II. r. Barlow, who has been in business here about four years. Mir Barlow makes a a speciality of fine carriage robes. These robes are made of snowy white lambs
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WoODVILLE.

Rev MT Nelson preached here, Jan uary 21. MT and Mrs Yale are on the sick list. Both have the grip. Miss Hattie Couch is suffering with a felon.
 MT and Mrs Slade of Winsted have been spending a week at c. Calhoun's.
 Frank Weston, T. Teed and Miss o wen of Torrington have been visiting at Seth Couch's.
 George Yale of Cornwall is visiting at Ansop Yale's. Seth Osborn, who has worked in Cornwell with his brother, has returned home.
 E. Evitts and wife of Bridgewater have been visiting atNelson Hull's.
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WORTHWHILE.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev MT Luddington has recovered from his illness, so as to be able to oc. upy his pulpit and preached with is usual earnestness. Mrs Luddington is still confined to the house. Walter Leayenworth gave the young folks a very pleasant ride, Saturday evening, to the skating pond by Edwin Bostwick's.
 A rare event is marriage here, we are so very wise or other wise, but we are happy to annou unce the marriage of Milo Parsons to Miss Chloe Katon at the parsonage at high noon, Wednesday, January IF, 1894.
 Mrs Wolcott returned from a visit to her sister in Kent.
 Mrs Mary Hunt is visiting at Warren SIOsSuidu 5.
 Miss Emma Luddington returned from New Haven, Thursday evening, where she has spent few weeks.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Warehouse attend ed a reception in sharon, Tuesday even ing.
 MT and Mrs Richard Stone are both ill with the prevailing influenza.
 Burnett M. Leavenworth, who is veteran at breaking steers, has four pair of fine steers on hand. MT Leavenworth purchased 2 Dick cutter and St Alban's horse power, last winter, and finds the results from cutting the feed fine very satisfactory. It makes the corn fodder
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PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. The young people had a very enjoyable time at the sociable given by the Misses Ann and Augusta Stiles on Thursday evening, the 18th.
 James Short is recovering from his severe illness.
 Timothy Reynolds injured his hand quite badly, last week, by driving large thorn into the flesh between the thumb and foreinger. Dr Cooley dressed it.
 Miss Ottie Amber entertained Miss Minnie Lewis of Southford, Sunday.
 The young friends of Miss Flossie Har- vey gave her surprise, Wednesday evening.
 The young son of John Reynolds, ST., who has been quite ill, is improving.
 Charles Lippes and family are to oc- eupy the house on Depot hill vacated by George Pierce.
 Born, January 2l, a son to MT and Mrs Howard Hicock.
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making preparations to assort and box their crops of tobacco.
RoXBURY.
ROUND THE STATION.

ROUND THE STATION.
 A surprise party was given Mir and Mrs Henry Dickenson, last week.
 Mrs Warehouse of Meriden is visiting her daughter, Mrs H. Hill.
 w. B. Seward has been on trip to New York and Bridgeport for few days.
 Miss Louie Booth has returned from her long visit in Naugatuck.
 O. $. Tyrrell has been to Waterbury seeing his children and grandchildren.
 Charles Ohmen has returned to his home in Warren, after a weeks visit here.
 A tobacco buyer has been through this vicinity. Have not learned of any tobacco being sold.as prices offered were too low. Mrs w. B. Seward has been to Bulls Bridge for short visit.
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or four weeks. It is hoped they they will start up again soon.
 Ole Olson is making arrangements to build new barn near his house.
 Mrs c. P. Cook of Naugatuck visited her mother, last week.
 Elmer Lewis of kettletown is building a new barn, this winter.
 Alfred Mercy is out with new horse. bought of parties in Bridgeport.
 Warren Stowe of Bridgeport visited his old place on Hulls Hill, last week.
 A. T. White spent last Sunday in w; terbury and Watertown.
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HOTCHKISSVILLE.
PAINTER HILL.

PAINTER HILL.
 c. R. Hurd is able to walk out little. Mrs Caroline Thomas is staying a few days at c. R. Hurd's.
 Miss Emma Towner is visiting in OK ford.
 c. H. Percy of Winsted was at s. R. Perey's last week.
 Mrs Roswell is quite i'll with the pre- vailing epidemic.
 Mrs c. 5. Clarke is under Dr Kar- mans care. She was visited by her sis- ter, Mrs Morehouse of Marbledale, last week.
 MT and Mrs William O'Brien of Wood bury were at Thomas O'Brien's, Sunday. 0. s. Clarke is making and selling but ter for F. H. Leavenworth.
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JUDD's BRIDGE.

W. Morrissey had the misfortune to re- gently have one of his toes cut nearly of by horse stepping on it.
 James Osborne of Sherman was in town, last week, the guest of his sister, Mrs A. Durgy.
 c. H. Hartwell sold two cows to par ties from out of town, recently.
 M. Costigan has sold his tobacco to A. M. Sperry of Marbledale.
 A number of farmers in this place are
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BRIDGES ON THE SHEPAUG.
 The bridge spanning the Shepaug has been placed in position at Roxbury Falls by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.,, this mak ing three that they have built in the same town, this fall and winter.
 Mrs B. s. Preston, who has been an invalid for some time, had the misfor- tune one day the past week, while arising from her bed, to fall and break her hip. A consultation of doctors was held con- sisting of Hubbard of Bridgeport and Rodgers of Woodbury, and owing to her feeble condition it was thought best not to set it.
 l.. s. Castle of Castle street lost his fine Scotch Collie dog. It was found dead near the residence of Se- lectman Thomas, a near neighbor of MT Castles.
 Ellie Thomas, having secured fine watch dog to guard his premises, is now mourning his loss, as he only staid one night with him, taking his departure south towards his former home in An sonia.
 Mrs Ann Maria Stone of Woodbury was here calling on friends, the 10th.
 Charles Gilbert is negotiating, we un- derstand, with M. F. Beers for taking his farm in Flag Swamp, lately belong ing, to Abel Bronson, now deceased. Messrs Nicholson, Minor and Capewell captured seven foxes in three days, the past week. Sergeant Nicholson also wounded one by breaking it's hind legs, but it escaped into it's den. It was re- ported to be quite freak of nature, being of the natural height aud length with body not larger than a common sized mans arm.
 The sociable at the Episcopal rectory on Thursday evening, January Is, was largely attended and it proved to be an enjoyable time for all present.
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NEW MILFORD.
CHESTNUT LAND.

John O'Connor and l.. c. Camp have just finished the task of housing their years supply of ice. They are fortunate in having an ice pond within a stones throw of the ice house, and by means of horse power and tackle, the ice was drawn from the pond into the house. They housed about 1900 cakes, and also assisted Henry Camp, Jr., in filling his house.
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H. N. AIRES,
 BOOTS AND SHOES. 7 BISHOP BLOCK, BRIDGEPORT.

fine cows, the other day. This COW won the sweepstake premium at the Wate town fair, last fall.
 Quite company of boys and girls gather nightly to skate on the pond belonging to Birdsey Howe. Some of the skaters are amateurs. Others expert, nevertheless, do get tumble occasion { ally. To watch good performers in this branch of learning, to see them glide so swiftly over the frozen surface. is a treat to those that never skate, and to those who are just beginning it looks so easy. But woe unto those who place confidence in themselves. Many are they that fall easily, but to rise as rapid 1 ly is just impossible. Isn't it that way with most all who try to climb the ladder of fame?
 Some person or persons had the cheek to set the machinery ip Roderick At woods mill running, the other night. It was discovered just in time, as the fric- tion caused by shaft rubbing against the side of the mill was sending forth the sparks at great rate. It is always very well to tell "what might have been'' but any one can readily see what would have been if this hadn't been discovered in time. A prank sometimes turns out seriously and it is always we'll to consd- CT just what kind of one we are going "Look before you leap"
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nIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT ss. Probate D Court January B. 1894.
 Estate of CHARLES F. WELLS, late of Newtown in said dlstrict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate tor the District of Nowtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their clai ms for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make Immediate payment to JAMES E. MADIGAN, Atlfninistrator with the will annexed, No. 605 North Main street, Waterbury. Conn.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Baker S Gray, the New York milk contractors, filled their big ice houses at Falls Village and Cornwall Bridge, last week. At the latter place, on Friday last, they kept 19 teams busy. Mir Baker was up the Housatonic valley, on Monday.
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SECRET SOCIETY NEWS.

SECRET SOCIETY NEWS.
 Henry G. Scott, E. l.. Brouette and J. J. Galley represented Federal lodge, No. F, A. F. & A. M., at the grand lodge session in Hartford, on the 17th and 18th.
 Columbia lodge, No.12, K. of P., have rented the Pythian hall for every Thurs day evening during 1894. The lodge opens at 7.30 p. n. John w. Moore, c. O.; James H. Damery, +. R. s.
 The Mechanics have voted to lease the new Pythian hall for their meetings.
 LEARN LESSONS FROM THE TIMES. The pastor Of the Congregational
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAYORERS,

Connected with the Congregational church is a flourishing and wideawake Young Peoples Society of Christian En- deavor. The following are the prayer meeting topics and leaders for the next few months:
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Charles Curtiss, Tracy Judson, c. P. Mansfield i. and LeGrand Rowley have filled their ice houses with fair ice for this season, measuring 13 inches. The ice is gathered from Roderick Atwood's reservoir. The water being deep the ice is of good quality.
 Barnett J. Atwood and his mother, Mrs Wheeler Atwood, went to Seymour, Monday, to attend the funeral of the latter's brother-in-law, David Betts of that place.
 Preston Atwood lost one of his extra
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In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY.
THE VITAL STATISTICS.

There were 26 births, four marriages and 26 deaths in the town of SOuthbury during the year of 1893.
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JANUARY.

2l. In what are we our brothers keepers? Romans l4; l3 g: l5; l.3. A temper ance topic. Mrs Robert Pegrum. 2S. Gods promises and their proofs. Hebrews 4; 9-20. Consecration meeting. Pas tor,
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TO INVESTORS.

The Building i& Loan Association of Dakota has passed through the recent troublesome times paying all obligations promptly, in fact their sys tenn of doingsbusiness, together with the laws of the state, which protect them similar to our 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, am quite sure, will find the end to justisy my claim Ihave ust returned from my annual visit to their office and am well pleased with their management and condition. It is we'll known that no such associ- ations have failed during the last panic. I would recommend their securities to any who wish safe and profitable investment. where their inter. est will be paid promptly semi-annually and the principal when due. I offer ai7 per cent Deben- ture, fully guaranteed running or years; also their installment stock, which is a profitable in. vestment.
 JAMES c. JOHNSON,
 General Agent for Connecticut.
 sTEPNEY DEPOT. CT.
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SOUTHPORT.

There has been but little business done at the paper mill during the past three
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FEBRUARY

1. Blest, to bless. Matthew 10: 78, 3842 Genesis 12: ?, Christian Endeavor
 day. Elmer Hotch<iss. Il. True possessions and how to gain them Luke 12: 1884. Mrs E. c. French Is. For what does our denomination stand: Mrs l.. R. Hitchcock. 20. Giving our best to God. Mark 12: 28- -33 4l44. Conservation Meeting, Flor enCe Dayton.
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Dress Making Rooms

are now open for the Fall and Winter trade at Sanford Station, two minutes walk from the depot, in the town Of Ridgefeld, Conn. Prices tor making from $2 to S7.
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OUR PROSPEROUS BANK.

OUR PROSPEROUS BANK. The following is a statement of the Watertown savings bank at the close of business, January 20, 1894, being l7 days since it commenced to receive deposits: {:
 ASSETS: Loans on real estate, $2l00 % Cash in Fourth national bank, s94 Il Cash on hand, If 43
 $3009 14
 LIABILITIES Whole amount of deposits, $297o IA Interests, etc, 39 %
 $3009 IA Eighty-one bank books have been is sued.
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MINORTOWN N.
THE SICK AMONG US.

The sick this week are as follows !: Mir and Mrs Edson Atwood, Miss Eliza Rowley and George Mansfield.
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go farther and the results are more satis- factory.
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8. Our deliverances; from what and by whom? John s; l36. L. R. Hitchcock. 10. Why and how does God punish sin? Psalms l; 6; Romans 5; 1921. George N. Griswold F. Temperance in all things. Proverbs 2l 153O. Temperance meeting. Agnes Watson
 24 Christian ideals. Matthew 5: I-l6, IS. Conservation meeting. President.
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fine cows, the other day. This COW won the sweepstake premium at the Wate = town fair, last fall.
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I. Our birthrights and how they are lost Roman 8 ;1217, l39. Mary F. McLaury Il. Systematic beneficence-why, and how p,uch? Malachi 3:7-12. GA missionary topic) Myron Wheeler. IS. Tanning the tongue. James 3. PIP Lucy L. Mack. 25. What is Christ's life dolng tor you? , Timothy 3 1-I3. (An Easter topic) Consecration meeting. Pastor.
 APRIL. l. How and why should we pray. Matthew 6: 5-l5. Jennie Currie. 8. Envy and covetousness-how to conquer them. lJohn ?: l ?, 15-17. Mrs George N. Griswold. l5. Self control and how to gain it. Collos sions 3: l-l7. Temperance topic. Lille Pegrum. P. What and how to provide tor the future Matthew 25 31-46. Bessie Cook. 20. Gods care tor his own. Psalm 103: l-22 Conservation meeting c. w. Bidwell 6. Lessons from the lives of great mission. aries. Missionary topic. Mary M Percy. 13. How to bear burdens. Galations 6: 1-5 Abbie L. Sperry. 20. What love does for the world. l Corin. thians l3 1-l3. J. Norman Rose. 27. Gods call What is our response Ephesians f: 1-6, I7-32. Conservation meeting. Pastor.