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BAPTIST CHURCH TOPICS.

Covenant meeting, Saturday after noon, at ? 30.
 On Sunday the regular preaching service at l D. m., will be held. The theme of Rev MT Jones' sermon will be 1.-The Savior's Mysterious Sorrow" The Lords Supper will be administered at the close of afternoon service.
 Union servlce will be held in the Methodist church at 7. p. m.
 Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening, at 7.45.
 Samuel Powell drove Rev H. w. Jones, Mrs Jones and Mabell Elsie Eliza beth to Bridgeport, Monday afternoon, in company with Miss Moore. This was Miss Jones' first drive and great alarm was caused by their being caught out in thunder storm. No harm apparently was caused and all ate sumptuous re- past at the Methodist parsonage and re- tired for the night. All enjoyed de- lightful rest after the journey of the day. Rev MT Jones delivered very power ful sermon on Sunday night. His text was from 1st Cor. 19: 13. He first spoke of the origin of Memorial day and of Paul's acquaintance with soldiers and military terms. These were the digis- ions Watch; soldiers duty, watch sem tinels, scouts,e etc; Christians duty, church life; watch enemies within and enemies without; stand fast; all victo- ries rested in soldiers standing to heir post; Christians stand fast amid envy, criticism and persecution; be men; don't finch; stand up for right; be strong The term, ssbe men, includes be strong , .Young men I write to you because ye are strong" young men of this stamp wanted for our country to vote free school, a free church and equal rights with free ballot in free state. He then gave many striking incidents of the war. l Representatives were present from the various G. A. R. Posts. E. R. Lee Post. | 7S, New Hartford, Custer Post of Sandy Hook and Howe Post of Bridgeport. In 1 welcoming them the pastor said, We well come these noble and brave soldiers to our house of worship to night in the name of our common Lord and Master 1 whom we have met to worship. We well come them in the name of our common country, the Glorious Land of the Free. We welcome you as grateful citizens of the republic appreciating the past that each one of you risked your lives to give us the name, sFree.n You will go to your comrades graves, next Wednesday and decorate them with the flag they loved, and strew their beds with flowers,
 The flag will fade and the flowers will
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In Fairfield County.
STEPNEY.

IMPROVEMENTS AT B. HAwLEY & cos.
 A large barn, 2Sx54 feet, is being erect ed for B. Hawley & Go. The men en- gagged on it are Seeley Perry, Edwin R. Hubbell, Henry R. Nichols and MT Banks of Cutters Farms. It will be a commodious barn and will be thoroughly built. Some time ago B. Hawley 6 Go. put in 25-horse power engine for grind ing feed, which is done two days week. Later on MT Hawley plans to build on an addition to this building, and put in a per hour.
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SHERMAN.

The '. P. s. c. E. meeting at the Center church, Sunday afternoon, have been discontinued and will be held at the Congregational church, Sunday evening.
 Mrs W. B. Hawley, aho is in poor health, is to start on Tuesday for the West for her heal lth. She expects to be gone year., Mir Hawley will accompany her as far as Chicago. Mrs HaWley will be missed. Her many friends hope the change may prove beneficial and she may return very much improved.
 Grace Wheeler of Danhury is visiting relatives and friends in Sherman.
 The infant son of MT and Mrs Maltby Gelston died on Wednesday. It only lived three days. MT and Mrs Gelston have the sympathy of the whole commun- ity in their affiiction.
 Rev M. N. Curtis of Gaylordsville preached at the Coborn church, Sunday morning.
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CAN DIES !

Of choicest quality, fresh ev cry week from the best manufac turers in the country.
 We are sole agents for Wal lace's celebrated candies, made in New York City. Sold in bulk or boxes. Equal in quality to Huyler's or other makes, but much cheaper.
 We carry the largest and best assortment in town. When you want to buy nice fresh candies, for your best girl or fellow, call at
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BRANCHVILLE.

George ". Godfrey has a high bred colt at his barn that he is breaking for it's ow-er, N. Morris of Ridgefield. Mr Gregory also has the care of Lord Star tie, stallion of high blood, that prom ises great results in the way of speed. Lord Startle is an exceptionally fine ap- bearing bay horse, and on trials of speed has shown up very finely. Both MT God frey and his owner, MT Hall of Stam- ford, have great expectations of the horse. He will stand this season at MT
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preach at the same place on Sunday morning, June 10, at 10 30.
 Miss Gussie Johnson and Miss Edith Sherwood are displaying good deal of enterprise in preparing for the broom drill entertainment which is to take place in a few weeks. A large number of young ladies meet several times a week to practice.
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There was very pleasant gathering at the house of Dr k. M. Smith, on Mon- day night, his guests being Danburians. Supper was served and the eveniRg was passed most enjoyably in q social way. Among those present were: pr and Mrs w. J. Rider, Dr and Mrs w. H. Rider, Mir and Mrs c. A. Mallory, MT and Mrs
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EASTON.
CENTER STREET.

The Sunday school at Center street in Easton will celebrate Children's day on the evening of Sunday, June r. The sacrament of the Lords supper will be celebrated, Sunday afternoon. June 3.
 The presiding elder, Rev Dr Beach will hold the first quarterly conference for the Easton charge at Lees chapel, Saturday evening, June g, and will
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A. C.. Bakers horse made things lively for the boys at the store on Monday, when it became frightened and ran with load of furniture, but was captured be- fore much damage was done.
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MISS PLATT-MR PORTER.

On Saturday evening, at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev Dr Merwin, John T. Porter of Stepney Depot was united in marriage to Miss Arnie Platt of Hat tertown. They will reside at Mir Por- ter's place in Lower Stepney.
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Mrs Ira Wildman drives new bakery wagon three days in week, we'll filled with variety of bread and cake, driving through Berkshire, Newtown. Sandy Hook, Palestine, Hattertown and Step npy
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Frank Drew of Hawleyville was so un- fortunate as to have one hand badly cut by bottle, which burst, one day, last week Dr Smith attended to his injuries.
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H. B. Northrop of Palestine district has had Painter Ruf1ies put bright new coat of white paint, on his house build inpS.
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TRUMBULL.
DEATH OF J. W. BEACH.

John w. Beach died, Tuesday, at his residence on Long Brook avenue. Strat- ford, after lingering illness. MT Beach was born in Trumbull 46 years ago, but at an early age removed to StraJford and has since been an important figure in town affairs. As an active democrat he has held a number of town offices and taking special interest in roadmaking. The funeral was held from his late re- sidence, Friday afternoon, at 5 o'clock. The following nephews acted as pail bearers: Charles l.. John l.. Howard 5. Banford $. Burr F. and Edward D, Beach. The deceased was member of St Johns lodge, F. and A. M.
 Station Agent Beach spent Sunday with friends in New Milford.
 Mrs Edward Merrill of Norwalk is the guest of the family of Banford s. Beach.
 Mr and Mrs Edward Barton of Kent have visited at W. F. Beach's.
 David J. Botsford has built a veranda across the front of his dwelling and has also painted his house.
 Frank Ward, who has been quite sick, is improving.
 Stephen J. Park has purchased new horse of his brother, William.
 Miss Dora Brinsmade of Bridgeport is visiting at Arthur B. Plumb's.
 Mir Edwards of Stratford spent Sun day with the family of L. A. Hawley.
 Seymour Plumb and family of Bridge port spent Sunday with c. w. Beach.
 The Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Union will hold a union meeting in the Congregational church, next Tuesday evening, June ,, to which all are request ed to be present. An excellent program has been prepared.
 The Y. P. $. c. E. was led by the pre- sident. Burr F. Beach, Sunday evening. Miss Mary F. Tait presided at the organ.
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J. F. Barrett, section foreman on the Shepaug road, has purchased fine horse in Danbury which he drives to work from his home in Brookfield.
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DEATH OF AGUR BEARDsLEY.

At 2 a. m., Sunday, May 27, Agur Beardsley an old and esteemed resident of this place passed away, aged S4 years. About B years ago he married Miss Elizabeth Lewis and three children came to bless their home, all of whom now survive, Mrs David A. Nichols of Mon- roe Center, Rev William A. Beardsley of New Haven and Edward 5. Beardsley who resides at home. MT Beardsley was a member of St Peters church, Monroe, and the funeral was held from the house on Wednesday, at p. m., conducted by Rev MT Goldsborough, his pastor. The burial was in the Stepney cemetery.
 Mrs HollisCer Sage has resumed her study of voice culture and physical cul- ture in New Haven.
 Miss Sniffin, teacher at the school, closed her labors here on Tuesday. In leaving the place she causes many re- grets.
 Because of increased business at Sage creamery another butter maker has be- come necessary. M. F. Furber of Free town, N. r., is the new man. He has had 14 years experience with milk and butter and is a thorough workman as well as genial gentleman.
 Miss Clarice Clinghan is visiting home for a few weeks.
 Mrs c. k. Osborne is quite sick.
 On Children's day, June 10, the Bap. tist Sunday school will hold concert, to which all are cordially invited. The exercises will begin at 30 p. m.
 c. F. Nichol. is laid up with sprained ankle caused by the falling of tree upon it.
 The roads having been we'll worked are now in fine condition for driving and the numerous fancy pairs and single drivers seen here prove that lovers of choice scenery have not yet forgotten the beauties of old Monroe.
 Bertha Mattagatt spent Sunday with her father, George Mattagatt.
 Mrs W. H. Stebbins. Mrs Frances Boomer and Mrs I. G. Hamlin of Dan. bury were guests at Orrin Platt's, last week.
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Aanyone who has complete file of THE BEE, in good condition for 1892 and 1893. will do well to communicate with The Editor of THE BEE.
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Daniel Rearidon, the car inspector for the Consolidated road at Hawleyville, is taking weeks vacation. He was in the city streets of Newtown on Tuesday.
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Mrs 5. A. Blackman and son, Clark visited friends in Danbury on Monday.
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MT Powell of Brooklyn was in town Saturday, looking after his Botsford Hill farm.
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Cards are out announcing the marri- age of R. H. Beers and Miss Sarah E. Sanford, to occur on Thursday, June :.
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BROOKFIELD.
A FINE RESIDENCE.

w. A. Beers has his stately residence so near completion that the new carpets are being put down. The house is To- cated just west of the old house and will present a fine view when the old house is removed and the grading finished. The house contains 13 finely finished rooms. The dining room is finished in ash. The kitchen, pantry and wash room, are finished in hard pine. The parlor, sitting room and library, are fin- ished in white wood, as we'll as the chambers. The interior of the house is in hard wood finish throughout. In the wash room are stationary wash tubs and wash bowl with hot and cold water. The pantry is perfection itself. The mantle in the parlor is hand carved, of white wood with large plate glass mir TOT and several smaller ones. A tank in the attic fed by running spring, holds 316 gallons. A large furnace in the eel lar heats the house throughout. The doors open to the call of an electric bell. The under pinning is of solid masonry with one and one half inch of.Portland cement, the covering marked to repre- sent stone work. Mir Beers has thoroughly equipped city residence with all the modern conveniences, including 100 feet of hose, which he can wash the WfuuoWS 0u buS SSCOuu SbOiy as WSli ds water his lawn, and when once settled ought to take what comfort can be had in this life.
 Stanley B. Terrill has his newly mod eled house nearly completed. He has made great changes in the interior, mak- ing many improvements. He has fur mace in the cellar which will heat both floors.
 Rev pr Simmons of @Danbury with friends were enjoying the drives about town on Tuesday.
 Mrs Charles G. Williams is visiting her daughter and friends in Hartford.
 MT and Mrs A. H. Taylor have been spending few days in New York.
 There is to be an ice cream and straw berry festival in the Town hall on We'd nesday evening by the ladies of the Congregational church. Mrs Samuel sherman is now at home from New York.
 Mrs H. D. Lake expects soon family of eight from New Jersey to board for the summer.
 Quite number of younge people at tended dance in Georgetown on Tues day night.
 w. A. Beers is now moving into his new house as fast as the busy season will admit.
 A few began setting tobacco on Tues
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MT and Mrs Hollister Sage of Stepney Depot were guests on Tuesday of Mir and Mrs A. P. Smith.
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Mir Pitcher and wife visited Barber Pitcher, their son, on Monday and Tues day.
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Henry Fancher of Hawleyville has a new piano.
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Talk of the Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.
ARE YOU INSURED :?

If not, now is the time to provide yourself and family with a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rh9a Remedy as an insurance against any serious results from an attack of bowel complaint during the summer months. It is almost certain to be needed and should be procured at once. No other remedy can take it's place or do it's work. p and 50 cent bottles for sale E. F. Hawley, Newtown, and $. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
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E. H. Oliver returned home at New York after sojourn of two weeks with his uncle, F. B. Lake.
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Chester Osborne, MT and Mrs c. w. Merritt, MT and Mrs Charles Rider, Miss Lizzie Rider and Fred Joy.
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Mrs Laurence Taylor is the owner of s fine wheel.
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MT and Mrs James Partridge of Berk- shire, are rejoicing over the advent of a daughter, born on the 18th.
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NOTES FROM TRINITY.

H. D. Hine from New Milford is paint ing the outside woodwork on Trinity church.
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wither and die, but the memory of our noble boys in blue will last as long as our country stands.
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c. A. Patrick spent Sunday with out of town friends.
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A SMALL DOCTOR BILL.

A oMALII DUCIUR BILL.
 Fifty cents is a small doctor bill, but that is all it will cost you to cure any ordinary case of rheumatism if you use Chamberlain's Pain Balsam. Try it and you will be surprised at the prompt re- lief it affords. The first application will quiet the pain. 50 cent bottle for sale by E. F. Hawley, Newtown, and s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
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Merwin Hubbell is painting for E. \ Peck.
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Mrs M. H. Buckingham of Lakewood,
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N. J., is expected to return to Newtown about June 1.
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Godfrey's barn, about one-half mile be- low the Station.
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VARNISH STAINS.

These goods are what every good farmers wife wants to use about this time of the year. If you have any old chairs or fur niture of any kind, that you want to fix up, this is inst what you want. It will make old fur niture look like new, and can be done by anyone. One trial of these stains are all we ask. They will speak for themselves if you will only try them. In half-pint and pint cans, at 24 cents and Accents per can.
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Gustave Bolze, 494 and 49G State street, New Haven, Conn.,, sole agent of the New England states for the celebrated vocation church organ and wholesale agent for high grade pianos, has always good bargains in fine new and second hand church organs, house organs and pianos, which are sold at most attractive prices. He employs no agent, but sells direct, saving customers all unnecessary expense. He has recently placed organs in the Newtown Congregational church, Monroe Congregational church, Weston Congregational church, Westport Metho- dist church, and Shelton Methodist church. He will send catalogues and in- formation on application free of charge
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Hoods Cures

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A Wonderful Medicine.

A Wonderful Medicine.
 It gave me good appetite and strength, such as had never experienced before Two weeks after began to take the first bottle actually gained ten pounds of flesh. and now am great fy indebted to Hoods SarsapartIA for thAf
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24

The principle laid down Judge Brewers decision declaring the
freight law imperative susceptible of illustrations
reflect particular credit the wisdom justice of
this remarkable finding decision quite unique grotes
the letter of Mayor Wei the street
ordinance the that the republican
election Judge Brewer made admission
of the fact that the existing charges freight this
but he maintained that reduction such imposed the
unreasonable those who
their money invested in railroad property in this state admitting
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24

PURSUANT custom next Thursday, the Twenty ninth Of
November will be observed throughout the country day Of
Thanksgiving when the proclamation of the president
United States and those of the issued
seemed almost like mockey appoint day of Thanks
giving when least two million working people Of employ
en and when distress generally prevalent and this time
doGbss the thought There be said to
be substantial the condition of the people
since last November but the hard times still Cypress thousands
and children homeless the face of
well nigh Naked
employment and there much suffering hand And the
confined those have hitherto been known
the The last twelve months have sent poverty
household where formerly there plenty Few have entirely
escaped But wha there much to be thankful for and this
national holiday will be suitable opportunity for those who
have abundance make glad tie hearts of the suffering whom
like these do seek 1t hard find
something thankful for with many need ought
thankuness tangible
will a widening of Thanksgiving praise.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24

DEAR PUBLIC Whether scratching the epidermis
publican prcng the cuticle
of the genius will under the tantthat swing
political pendulum from 1886
and ample evidence that the people capable
selecting their Ais
ey In marking governed actual values
styles Want trade basis Darkest
world the rarest Of diamonds Are admer OF beautiful
water diamonds? display splendid show
the latest styles Of finger rings studs pins Would like
sell pretty only repeat what every day.
is that stock simply Incompatible Prices always right
Hallett, ieweler and optician, 1143
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24
THE COURIER

further that these companies have been cous fauent
capitalized In another article this editor The
COURIER illustrated this idea that the people be
PEELED by law to assist certain class OF earning interest
their regardless OF the rights the ormerobbng
Peter to Paul in fact follows This maximum freight rate
law which Judge Brewer annus exactly paraeled the
statute books Of Nebraska law hAing the maximum rate OF
interest known commonly the law Suppose
should to the town Of Alliance and bank and actually
spend 100000 in the erection Of magnificent bank building and
then business with cash capital Of 100000 part OF
which he must keep There deposits speak Of
and in order his OF 100000 he
PEELED to charge 50 cent interest the $4,000 which he loans
After awhile Of the borrowers objects and
asks that tn" bank be restrained from charging him than 10
cent the maximum prescribed by law The banker
plies: That law imperative. Judge Brewer settled that
point have invested 100000 my bank and law law
must be protected You because have
to have that amount to fair return capital have
expended oosh extravagany that Doesn't make
difference to You've got to interest just the
The law is imperative in case Mr. Bryan,
the World Herald If buys farm for $4,000 aud
gives two mortgages first mortgage for and second
mortgage for 81 500 and the price Of agricultural products falls
such extent that the income from the farm will interest
$780, after paying running expenses second
mortgage loses his interest and the loses profit the
vesment Of sOthe difference between the OF the
and the price paid for the land The does protect the
farmer from the effects OF falling prices does the
second mortgage against the Of his entire falling prices
reduce the land point where worth the Of the
first mortgage There limit the number Of applications
this that be made OF the that the
Judge Brewers decision The freight rate law
the law but this decision Of the federal the
sered gathers in righteousness and believe will take its
place history Of the greatest judicial ouage pepe
trated in this country.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, NOVEMBER %, 1894

SPECIAL attention called to the illustrated features Of The
COURIER which have lately adopted and which believe to be
most valuable addition THE COURIER sketches by Zm
Fithan Newell Lucas Sheppard David Chip Daggy Richards
Coolies Rahn Budd Griffin, Douglas Boyd johnson, Hck Este
Cooper and Others this list including will
the best known illustrators the These artists
who illustrating for The COURIER the who do Of
the work for Puck and papers that and their
secured by heavy deserving believe Of
cordial appreciation.
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PLAINTIVE.

"A human life" said the sentimental young poem
tragic, comic. sentimental he be-"
Yes, sighed Miss Passegh and many rejected
manuscripts,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-11-24
THAT CONFIDENT AIR.

He doesn't behave he belonged the society,"
young woman.
NO. replied society belonged
to him"