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WESTON.

DEATH OF POSTMASTER GREGORY.
 Postmaster John II. Gregory died on Saturday last of pneumonia, after a weeks illness, owing to complication of diseases. Mir Gregory had been in fail ing health for the past two years. The funeral was held from the Congregation al church on Tuesday at l p. m. He leaves widow and three children. He had been postmaster lat Weston for 37 years.
 Much sickness still prevails, Frank Warehouse, Edgar Perry and Charles Godfrey being added to the list of grip victims.
 Miss Minnie Williams is visiting on Lyons Plains, and Bedding Ridge, this week.
 A business meeting of the Norfield aid society was held on Thursday afternoon, at the residence of the secretary. Mrs Arthur Bradley.
 The Christmas festival held in the Nor iitIu CiiuECu Uu tHG cNSAluS VI DCSChipOi 26, was great success in every way. The church was crowded, while the sing ing and recitations by the children were 1 first class in every respect. Remarks \ were made by MT Raymond and MT Hamilton; while the new organ added much to the harmony of the occasion.
 Miss Edna Bradley spent Friday ir New Haven.
 R. k. Fitch and Miss Alice Fitch spent
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Fairfield County News.
FAIRFIELD.
THE READING ROOM,

contrary to announcement, the new reading room was not opened, last week, owing to delay in receiving furniture and other articles. The public has become so used to these notices that it has be- come veritable ''chestnutn and were hardly expecting to realize the opening this winter. On this account the sur prise was all the greater when on New Years night the beautifully furnished room was thrown open and everybody bid welcome. In the day time the room IS well lighted by fine large windows fac ing two streets and commanding a fine view of the busy corner, or ''hub" from which so many roads diverge. But at night the room interior presents the most cosy aspect. A strong cocoa mating covers the floor and mufIes the noisy feet. A beautiful directors table and an extension table, with two folding card tables and comfortable high back chairs invite you to sit down and enjoy game ot chess, checkers, crokinole or dozen other games or to read one of the numer- ous dailies, weekles, magazines, etc.. provided. The list at present includes the New York Herald, BEE, Chronicle, Bridgeport papers, New England Home- stead, Youths Companion, Scientific American, Puck, Judge, Harper's Maga- zine and Weekly, Frank Leslie's Weekly, Cosmopolitan, North American Review, Review of Reviews. The list may be ad- ded to by friends who desire to assist in the work. The management is vested in board of directors and depends on mem- bership fees and donations for it's SUD- port. Mir Betts furnishes the room, heat and lights free of expense, and it is due to his generosity that this much needed convenience is now provided. All men and boys over 12 are invited to use the rooms, subject to certain rules. Any fil- thy or ungentlemanly act will forfeit the right to it's privileges. Ladies are invit- ed to become interested in making this room attractive. From time to time Iec- lures and social gatherings will be held. For such occasions, folding doors can be opened, throwing the adjoining hall into one room with the reading room. The attendance, this week, shows it is becom- Ing very popular already.
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worthy of being read on earth and regis tered in heaven.
 pr French is reported on the sick list
 Station Agent E. V, Wheeler and family paid a New Years visit to relatives in Massachusetts.
 Business Manager Smith of TIE BEE was in town, last Tuesday.
 T. E. Parker is going through the irk- some job of inventory.
 Dwight Barnes has just returned from a grip convalescing trip to Bristol.
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his daughter spent few days with her
C72N7TAIL BRTDaE,
ACCIDENT TO JOIN poEER1r.

'
 The iron railroad bridge is completed. John Doherty, one of the workmen en- ployed, slipped from the bridge and fell about l2 feet to a bed of rocks, breaking his right leg in four places, also his right arm. Dr Curtis was called and immedi- ately strengthened out the bones and the young man is getting along in good shape.
 Merry Christmas was spent quietly and happily by the good people here. All strlved to greet the other with a Merry Christmas.
 MT and Mrs Julius Wise entertained a party of invited friends, Christmas night, with turkey supper, also music and dancing occupied the time of the young people.
 New Year parties were held at the home of Charles Smith, also at William kregar's.
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MORRIS.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR WEDDING.

HAPPY NEW YEAR WEDDING.
 There was a dainty wedding at the church on New Years day, at which time the marriage of Harvey Bissell and Miss Flora NJ. Randall was solemnized, Rev MT Pike officiating. Miss Emily Randall presided at the organ and whiled away the moments of awaiting the ar rival of the bridal party, with choice se- lections of music. The church was pret- tily trimmed, the bridal party standing under an arch of evergreen from which was suspended a floral horse shoe. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Katherine Randall, sister of the bride, and Jerome Bissell, brother of the groom Robert Randall and Ernest LOveland acting as ushers. After the ceremony the newly married pair departed on brief wedding journey amid a shower of rice, etc. MT and Mrs Bissell will be greatly missed from among us, having been active, earnest laborers in the '. r. $. c. E., the missison bands and every good work.
 On December 26, the Patrons of Illus band raised the stately building to be known as Grange hall, and judging by the grating of saws and chatter of ham, mers, it will soon be ready for occu- DanCY,
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LYONS PLAINS.

A New Years greeting to TIE BEE. May it long continue to buzy."
 The annual New Years reception given by the Rev Alexander Hamilton and family in the E mmanuel church parlors. was enjoyed by sone 70 or more friends from different parts of the town, also out of town people. All wishing them a Happy New Year and many returns of the day.
 As New Years day is L. R. Hoyt's birthday Couldn't say just how old) MT and Mrs Grove, Ralph Grove, Fred Cop erthwaite of Brooklyn, MT and Mrs F. E. Silliman and son, Mir and Mrs H. c. God frey of Bridgeport were his guests. Congratulations.
 Mrs Brady and Miss Brady of Beld- ems Hill, Wilton spent New Years day at T. W. Treadwell's.
 Miss Clara J. Banks is suffering with neuralgia.
 Mrs Emeline Fanton has had a severe fall.
 Mrs John NJ. Collum is spending the week in Bridgeport.
 Mrs D. B. Provost returned on Tues day to her home in Elizabeth, N. J.
 Miss Jennie Davis is visiting in Roway- ton.
 Miss Jessie M. Kellogg spent New Years in Stamford.
 Mrs H. .B.fColey, Mrs D. B. Provost, MT and Mrs .E.Smith and son, Clarence, were guests of their cousin, Simon C.. Bradley, on New Years day at Fairfield.
 Harry, eldest son of Edward Jennings, is very sick.
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part of last week with their brother in Ilnddirnrr
aREENrIEID HILL.

There was family gathering at c. H Rradleys, Christmas day.
 MT and Mrs N. W. Raymond and son William spent Christmas at Augustus Jennings, Greens Farms.
 Mir and Mrs William Wakeman ate Christmas turkey with their daughter, Mrs Charles Jennings of Bridgeport.
 William A. Smith has been confined to the house for some weeks with severe cold.
 There was family gathering at $. c. Bradley's, New Years day.
 Mrs c. H. Jennings and daughter, Mary, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs William Wake man of Easton.
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BETHLEHEM.
DEATH OF MISS MARTHA FoOTE.

DEATH OF MISS MARTHA FOOTE.
 The body of Miss Martha Foote was found in the brook, which runs west of Carr WatsoD's house on Sunday after noon, December 3l, by her brother-in- law, George Wellman, for whom she had been housekeeping some years. A vial containing laudanum, her false teeth and her ehOes were found near where the body was found. She had been gone from the house only a short time, when her absence was noted by MT Wellmau, who immediately followed her footprints and found her too late for human aid. The empty vial showed her determina- tiOn to end her life, and would probably have done the work if she had not enter ed the river. She was once an inmate of the insane hospital at Middletown and has suffered mental alteration in the in- tervening years, but of late her despon- dency has been more conspicuously noticed by relatives and neighbors. Miss Foote's birth place was Watertown, but she lived in Southbury and New 
 Haven in the family of Henry Johnson for several consecutive years. She has well filled mothers place in. Mr We'll mans family, the youngest child know. ing no other mother but her. The inter. | ment will be in Waterto VII in the family burial place, on Tuesday.
 Mrs George Leave1worth and two children of Roxbury have recently wis. tied at her fathers, James B. Ames'. | Misses Sadie and Nettie Francis ot Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests at Hiram B Atwood's.
 Miss Gertrude P. Kasson of Brookfiele is visiting her sister, Mrs s. P. Hayes. Mrs D. W. Ames and Mrs Merritt 1 Griswold attended the silver wedding O John l.. Ames of Litchfield, Saturda, evening, December 30
 I Dwight Baldwin is entertaining friend from Bridgeport.
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A SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The closing of the old year was cele- brated by the Second District school here in a very elaborate and interesting manner. The progran consisted of reel tatiOns, discussions, dialogues and theat- ricals. The stage was fitted across tte main room while the annex was used d "behind the scencs." Miss Julia Pea cock, who is the principal, was ably as sisted by her associate, Miss Edith NJ. Beach, and more enthusiastic teachers are sr.:t iu found in the country schools, as their labors showed in the tIimming of the rooms and the style and variety of the program. The main room was filled to it's utmost capacity and many took such interest that they brought their babies with them so as to be present. The program was too long to insert here but the audience were very attentive through the whole and appreciation was evident from the many encores and bursts of applause. The proceeds will be ap- piled to purchasing library for the dis trict and good sum is assured for that purpose,
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WOODBURY.

DEATH OF MRS CAROLINE HURD YOUNGS.
 Mrs Caroline Hurd Youngs passed to of SC years, passing away from the dis eases incident to her great age. She was beloved by large circle of friends and neighbors, as she descended the autumn and twilight years of a useful and well spent life. She was admitted a member of the First Congregational church Au gust 3I, 1872, and has ever adorned her profession by cheerful and exemplary Christian life. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Wells and Mrs George B. Lewis, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
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years. Since entering the new buildin
 the regular attendance has been yer
 good all things considered. Spiritual,
 God has senta quickentng to many souls He has added to the church on comics sion of their faith II, and one by letter and three more are to be received or January z. Four aged ones have passed to their reward, two of them over the Tour score. There were seven adult baptisms and one lnfant. Therefore we have great reason to praise God for what he has done, and are encouraged to hope that he will do even greater things in the year to come. The church will observe the week of prayer by a sermon Sabboth morning on 'Pentecostal power, a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at 7 o'clock in the evening, prayer meeting Monday evening at 7.30, Tuesday after noon at ? o'clock, Wednesday evening at 7.3O, Thursday at ? p. m., and Friday evening at 730 o'clock. Brother Hub- bard from Shelton expects to be with and assist us on Wednesday evening, January 10, also in meeting at Isinglass school house, Tuesday evening, January lG, and at Booths Hill school house Thursday evening, January IS at 7.3O.
 Misses Bella and Jennie Park are spending their vacation at the home of their parents, Rev and Mrs A. J. Park.
 Mrs Charles Minor and family of New town spent New Years with MT and Mrs w. s. Hooper.
 MT and Mrs H. B. Brownson and daughter of Birmingham, s. Brown son and sons, Mir and Mrs Myron Clark Of Monroe, gathered at Henry I. Brown sons, New Years day, to congratulate Miss Maie on the anniversary of her birthday, and to make merry over feast of good things.
 A social party was given at F. E. Boards, Tuesday evening, January ?. Music was furnished by the Bliss band.
 Sidney II. Olin has commenced work on his new blacksmith shop.
 s. B. Brownson is building 8 2G-foot addition to his barn.
 Farmill River grange expects to work the third and fourth degrees on II can didates, Friday evening.
 E. L. Walker has entered several coops of his fancy fowls at the Shelton poultry show.
 Henry B. Bassctt is nearly through the job of saving in E. C. Bassett's woods.
 C. H. Beecher and wife, G. w. Beech CT and wife of Shelton, Burton Baker and Miss Bessie Stevens of Bridgeport, J. s. Edwards, D. H. Edwards and Mrs D. E. Edwards and family spent Christ mas at William Beecher's. A very anus ing game of football was enjoyed by all.
 Miss Nellie Beecher is spending few days in Shelton.
 J. F. Reeves, E. J. Reeves and Miss Lucy Reeves spent Christmas in Bridge port.
 D. E. Edwards of Falls Village spent a few days with his family.
 Miss Jennie May Edwards is spending her Christmas vacation at home.
 James Edwards is kept quite busy at the mill.
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GREENS FARMS.

Mrs T. .Wakeman gave New Years tea to friends from out of town. EX-Con- sul Clarke and wife, Rev Henry Davies and Miss limbaugh of New York were among the guests.
 The Christmas tree decoration for the benefit of the Sunday school children was given in the church on last Wednesday evening. After recitation, singing and other items to fill up the program, the children were made happy with box of candy, an orange and popcorn ball.
 Frederick Bedford and family spent
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EASTON.
ECHOES OF THE CHRISTMAS TIME

ECHOES OF THE CHRISTMAS TIME
 Wednesday evening, December 27, was happy time for the children of the Congregational Sunday school. An in- teresting program for the concert was given. At the close. bells were heard in the distance, which announced the arri- val Of Santa Claus, who was attired in heavy furs, coat and pack of toys on his back. Each child was remembered with a gift, besides the usual cOnfectons, etc. The program of concert was as follows :: Voluntary anthem, ''There is joy in the World;" prayer, Rev Mir Peck; Scrip ture reading, by school; Song by school, "WelcOme the Savior;" recitation. Santa Claus" Annie Wakeman; recital tion, "The night before Christmas" Angie Wakeman; recitation, A Merry Christmas,' Edna Wheeler; recitation "Stretchirg the coat" Lena Wheeler; song, "Golden Bells" by school; recita- tion, "Be joyful little children" by Helen Burr; recitation, ''Little children do you know," by Ella Baston; song.
 'N'"e3 VI IOys cAlOOI. ItCILdL1O0. "Christmas morning." Nellie Mower; recitation, "A happy Christmas to all," Annie Parrack; exercises by 10 children, "The happiest day of the year." The characters were; "Spirit of happiness, with golden crown for the best day of year," Ida B. Ward; ''uer mes ssenger." Willie Sceley; "New ears day" Little Agnes Seeley; "St Valentines day" Freddie Seeley; "Eastcr day." Jennie Wakeman; "Alay day" Florence Par rack; ''Fourth of July" Eddie Jacobs; "Last day of school" Antonia Jacobs Thanksgiving day" Hattie Davis "Christmas day" Grace Williams Hymn 397, congregation; recitation, "Whisperings of Heaven,' by Miss Hat tie T. Perry; recitation, "Christmas bells" Miss Lulu Jacobs; Song, ''Rock- a-bye." motion songs with dolls, Flor ence Parrack, Ida B. Ward, Eerie Jacobs, Grace Williams; recital of Lords prayer, Agnes Seeley; addresses appropriate to the occasion by Rev Mir Peck, and by the superintendent, $. B. Turney. Next came Santa Claus with gifts for all the children. After the distribution came hymn, "Joy to the world" by the congregation; solo. "Good night" Miss Elsie B. Ward |; benediction, Rev Mir Hamilton of Lyons Plains. The unavoidable absence of the pastor, Rev E. r. Aver, was deeply re- gretted by all present.
 Staples Academy opens next Monday morning, after vacation of two weeks.
 Why were all those horse sheds empty, with one exception, last Sunday morn- ing? Was it because of few flakes of snow? Only 10 persons were present at the morning service, but we had fine sermon, as is usual on stormy days.
 Mrs T. W. Turney and Miss Louis spent Christmas week with Mrs 7. c. Beard, of Oronoque.
 Mrs J. J. Ward and son, spent the week with Mrs Bowne, of Hartford.
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MASONIC NOTES.

William II. Beers, retiring master of Federal lodge, No. r, F. and A. NJ, in- stalled the following officers for the en- suing year: Edgar L. Brouette, W. NJ. ; John J. Galley, S. w.; Hugh L. Cater son, J. w.; Ira c. Hotchkiss, secretary George F. Pritchatd, treasurer; Charles s. Kilbourn, $. D.; William J. White, J. D.; Harry H. Hemnway, $. L.; John w. Moore, J. L.; Rev John F. Nichols, chaplain; Geo'ge Hudson, tyler.
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ing Miss M. E. Clark, assistant matron of St Bartholomew's Home, New York, over New Years.
 Workmen are busy putting uP NelleF's bridge, which has been down for g long time, causing much inconvenience to the travelling public. People living below and at the Falls were obliged to go around through the Center to get to the mill and depot.
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the holidays with Edward Bedford Brooklyn.
 Mrs Henry B. Wakeman gaTe dinner 10 relatives on New Year's.
 Miss Julia Kurd of Fairfield hes been visiting Miss Julia c. Wakeman.
 Miss Bertha Wakeman Is spending her vacation from school in Cornwall, with her parents, Lewis Wakeman.
 Erwin Jenpi' ss from Bridgeport was making New Years calls on relatives and friends here.
 Miss Clara BeeIs iIs returned from Newburgh.
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EDITOR KNOX ON DECK AGAIN.

Tue Reporter company has engaged Arthur k. Knox, it's founder IS years l ago, to conduct the paper again and he has removed his family here ready to commence his laboTs.
 Mir and Mrs George F. Allen are nicely settled in their Florida home for the win ter.
 Rev J. X. Freeman of the First church has been on the sick lit, but is recover ing
 We Lear of quite q number of persons in various parts of the town suffering from grip and fevers.
 The daughter of Wesley Judson, who has been sick for a long time, is very feeble, and not expected to recover.
 Edward Frisbic and Miss Mary NJ. Barnes are on the sick list.
 Miss Emily Tomlinson visited New York, last week.
 F. k. Bassctt of Seymour was in town, List week.
 Edward M. Smith it recovering from a severe attack of grip.
 Henry Hitchcock and Carl Curtiss were home over Christmas.
 Miss Eunice Huntington is home spend ing her vacation.
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THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The following officers were elected to serve Columbian lodge, No. l2, K. of F., for the ensuing term: John w. Moore, C. C.; E. l., Brourtt", V. C.; II, l.. Ga tcrson, B; J, II. DAmery, k. k. S.; B II. Mattoon, NJ. F.; k. w. Wheeler, Nj. E.; E. W. Dlins, M. A; k. W. Bunnell, l, G.; Joha White, o. G.; F. N. Barton, trustee for IS months; John Galley and William J. White, representatives to grand lodge; R. V. Magee and Charles Hudson, alternates.
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In IitcAfc!d County.
WATERTOWN.

THE SAVINGS BANK BEGINS BUSINESS.
 The Watertown savings bank opened on Tuesday, the , inst, and it was quite an epoch in the history of Watertown. Fifty persons opened accounts amount ing to $l5O0, and quite number now find themselves the possessors of bank book that perhaps never would have had one but for the opening of this bank Besides those of this town, deposits were received from Waterbury, Wood bury and Bethlehem.
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOTES.

The Sunday school of Christ church had d very pleasant time, last Thursday evening, at the parish house. Each one had supper and carried away handsome pre- ent from Santa Claus.
 Chri-t church Sunday school presented to the parish on Christmas eve, beauti- ful set of altar hangings at a cost of $125.
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HOYDEN s HILL.

Miss Lizzie Wakeman has visited Miss Jessie Lobdell of Weston.
 E. B. Sherwood has resumed his year. iy turn on the milk route.
 Master Walter Jennings has been un der the weather.
 Morris Wilson has moved into the homestead, Marcus Jennings having pur- chased his place.
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Frank J. Painter, George ". Hudson and John White have all been introduced to his majesty, King La Grippe, and feel the effects therefrom.
 Thursday evening, Decem Der 2S, the local grange held bonnet social during the lecturers hour. The brothers trim med bonnets and the sisters drove nails At the end of the contest prizes were awarded.
 At the Congreg t'ional church, Sunday mf rning, Rev Robert Pegrum preached ftom P>alm 90: 2, We spend our years as tale that Is told " He told the tale of 1893 by giving Il brief review of the past year and then referred to a few af the chapters in the story of our individual lives, closing with an earnest appeal Tor all to make the tales of l994, one
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RoxBURf.
'RorNn THE STATION.

MT and Mrs Alex Allen were given surprise party at their home on New Years night.
 Frank and Louie Booth have been wis., iting in Naugatuck for some time.
 Henry H. Dickenson took trip to Danbury over Sunday.
 Mrs A. l.. Hodge has been entertain
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A HANDSOME PRES ENT.

After holding the office of secretary of Federal lodge, No. l7, F. and A. NJ, for II years, Daniel F. Hannon resigned at the annual meeting. Ia recognition of his faithful services, the lodge presented him with a handsome apron. It is one of the finest made by the Pettibone Man. ufacturing Co. being of fine lamb skin, trimmed and embr oidered with silver bullion. B. II. Mattoon made the pre- sentation speech.
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STRATFIELD.

j. Il. Seeley, one of the leading lights of Stratfield, and widely known through out the surrounding country for his business ability, has connected himself with the real estate firm of Warner & Wolfe, under the firm name of Warner, Wolfe &5 Seeley.
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TIE NEW pYTHIAN HAIL.

The inside of Pythian hall is begin ming to assume homelike appearance. The carpet s laid and most of the furni- ture in place, and all of the committee are putting in full lime to get it ready for the dedication, which comes the lth inst
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FAMOUS HUNTERS,

One morning, last week, after a light snow, as Dr II. C. Rowe and son Jay were going chopping, they saw where a coon crossed the road, so with ax and dog they followed the track of the coon until they found his burrow. They went to NJ. F. Fenn's and borrowed a shovel and, after excavating a fair sized canal, they found the coon and, with the help of the dog, they killed him and returned home just in time for supper. The coon weighed l0 pounds.
 Henry Frisbie has a fine grade Jersey bull, lately purchased of William War ner of Hazel Plain.
 Willie and DAnnie t'risbe are the proud owners of trio of golden bantams, the gift of their uncle on Christmas.
 A. NJ. Smith is dealing in oil, which is a convenience to those who wish to buy by the barrel. His oil is of the finest quality.