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RoAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the County Commissioners of Car
roll county at their first meeting after the ex-
piration of thirty days from the date hereof
to locate, or cause to be located, and open
public county road in Carroll county, begin
ming for the same at a point on the public
road called the Ridge road, in Mt. Airy dis
trict, in said county, being the corner of the
lands of Elmer L. Hood and John Ryan, and
running thence upon the lands of said Hood
and Ryan north 48l degrees, west 40. 9 perches,
to the land of Louis F. Hood; then upon the
land of said Louis F. Hood, north 142 degrees,
east 1913 perches; thence still upon the land
of said Louis f. Hood north l43 degrees,
east "a perches; thence upon the lands of
said Louis F. Hood and George W. Hood,
north Is degrees, east.1S perches, to the land
of jefferson Ryan; thence upon the lands of
said Jefferson Ryan and George W. Hood,
north 24l degrees, east 80 perches, to the
land of Margaret Duvall; thence upon the
land of George W. Hood the following three
courses and distances, to wit: north l4ss
degrees, east $50 perches; north 81 degrees.
east 1876 perches; north AZ degrees, east 2S.4
perches, to the land of Mrs Margaret Duvall:
thence upon the land of said Mrs. Margaret
Duvall, north % degrees, east 81 perches, to
the land of Albert Jones; thence upon the
land of said Jones the following five courses
and distances, to wit north % degrees, east
So perches; north 4 degrees, east % $40
perches; north 25a degrees, east 1928 perches;
north 272 degrees, east 32.4 perches; north,
81 degrees, east 4.9 perches, to the bed of an
old private road; from thence upon or near the
bed of said old private road through and upon
the lands of Emory Adams, Charles Haines,
Philip Myers, Henry NJ. Clary and James and
Dennis Douty to the public road called the
Buffalo road, in said county and district, at a
point opposite the residence of George Gar
trell. ALBERT JONES,
l.. F. HOOD,
GEORGE A. DAVIS,
dec8 st and about 35 others.
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But you are buried IN this town.

But you are buried in this town. |
went to Boston myself and identified your
body. Have-haven't you seen your
gravestone y
John stared at the squire in blank
amazement
No, can say that l have A man
doesn often see such a sight. What do
YOU mean?9
Why body was picked up from the
wreck of your ship, which Captain Graves,
you know very well, took to be yours.
The face was disfgured good deal but
the body had ON coat with your name
sewed into the lining. 1t had the same
mark on the left hand, and the hair. COM
plexion.. height and size corresponded
exactly with your own.
1t must have been poor Thompson
Everybody took him to be my brother.
He was very much like me certainly |
was saved by miracle. and was taken on
board a ship bound for Australia T.
But, John, why did you not come
home before 2 said Elsie. loosing her
hand from his grasp, and regarding him
with reproachful dignity
Because I heard that Elsie Newell was
married to Tom Rollins heard it from
his brother, whom saw often in Mel
bourne Tom has known that was living
all the time, the scoundrell He left town
as soon as he heard that was ON my way
home. | hoped to find him here, for [
have an account to settle with him.
He is, indeed, scoundrel, says
Elsie; .but John, this is New Year eve,
and we are happy, let us forgive him. Let
us forgive everything that was painful in
the past, now that we are to commence
New Year together. Surely, it cannot
fail to be happy one.
''Amenr' exclaims John.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans; Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
MATTHEW DOYLE,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscri-
ber, on or before the 9Th day of July, 1895;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this Sd day of Deeem-
Der, 1894.
dec8 At Executor.
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DUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY,

AbOAoL11 I 1bO1 G1G 1
In Freedom District, about one mile from
Eldersburg, in Carroll County. Md.
By virtue of the power and authority con-
tanned in mortgage from John Gassoway and
Matilda Gassoway, his wife, to A. P. Gordon
Cumming, bearing date on the 4th day of
December, 1888, and duly recorded among
the Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
county, in Lber w. n. NJ, No. %, folio 3l9,
&C., the undersigned assignee of mortgage,
will sell at public sale at the Court House in
Westminster, on
MONDAY, JANUARY l4th, 1895,
at l o'clock, P. NJ, all the real estate de-
scribed in said mortgage, containing one acre
and eighteen perches of land, more or less.
The improvements consist of a 2-story e.
dwelling house and suitable outbuildings eE5a
in good condition. The land is highly i'm
proved, and there is a small bearing orchard
on it. This property adjoins the land of
Amanda Frizzell, ]. Henry Steele and Philip
Gosnell.
Terms of Sale-Cash, or one-half cash on
day of sale or ratification thereof; balance in
six months, secured by note ofpurchaser, with
approved security, bearing interest. A deposit
Of S75.0 90, if required by the undersigned must
be made on day of sale.
]. HENRY STEELE,
Assignee of Mortgage.
dec % is Guy W. Steele, Solicitor.
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll seounty
In Equity,
John G. Rogers, Mortgage, vs.. Marsaret
Ann Grimes, Mortgagor.
Ordered this 18th day of December, 1894,
that the sale made and reported by John G.
Rogers, Mortgagee, of the real estate Of
Margaret Ann Grimes, be ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 10th day of Janu-
ary, next; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in
Carroll county, once in each of three success
sive weeks before the 7th day of january.
1895.
The report states the amoant of sales to be
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
decl5 at BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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COME TO SANTA CLAUS
~ HEADQUARTERS
OAK HALL,
New Windsor, Md.
Our Stock is Brimfull of Holi-
day Attire.


Our Stock is Brimfull of Holi-
day Attire.
A wonderful Stock of Christmas Goods to
select from. Every Man, Woman and Child
is invited to come in and see our great display.
You hear it on every corner, You here it in
every home, the name of Oak Hall, and when
there is so much talk, there must be good
cause for it. | will name in part:
Dolls, Toys, Albums, Books, Plush
Sets, Chinaware, Lamps, Silver
ware, Pictures, Moquette
Rugs, Table Covers,
Towels. Handkerehiefs, and thousand other
things to select from. VIII offer our entire
stock of Dress Goods at great discount to
reduce stock. A regular upheaval in Dress
Goods prices. A volcanic eruption to throw
of the surplus stock. A generous surprise
awaits, the shrewdest buyers.
Our black Henrietta Cloth, at S1.25, now
IS cts, 46 inch; Our d. Co. Cloth, at S1.00,
now IS cts, 46 inch; Our D. Co. Cloth, 75
cts, now So cts, 46 inch; Fancy Dress Goods,
25 to 81 cts, reduced from 90 cts.
Our stock of Clothing, both Mems and
Boys, at to less than regular price.
Overcoats at great reduction. VIII give a
nice Hat with Suit or Overcoat from 81. so up,
or corresponding reduction without Hat. 25
0vercoats at less than price. 25 to 40 Mems
Suits, at $500, reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Ladies' Goats very cheap.
l0-4 White and Gray Blankets, 65 cts, were
S1.OO A good Muslin, to cts. Fruit of
Loom Muslin s cts. Candies and Fruits cheap.
Rasins cts; 6 lbs. of Crackers for 25 cents.
If you will visit us during the Holidays you
will find Oak Hall is what is known among
the trade as an up to date house, and with
fresh stock of goods marked at Pick me quick
Prices.
Many thanks for past patronage; A picture
goods or more, from the 10th to the 3Oth Of
the month.
GEORGE C. ANDERS.
dec 8 New Windsor, Nd
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decs te
ELECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Farmers Fertilizer
Company of Carroll County are hereby noti-
fed that the annual election, for the purpose
of electing Board of Directors to manage
the affairs of said Company for the ensuing
year, will be held at the Company's Office,
ON MONDAY, the eth day Of JANUARY,
1895, between the hours of 10 a. m. and II
o clock, m. By order Of the Board.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,
decS At Secretary.
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TO CREDITORS.

WESTMINSTER, Nh. Dec, 81, 1894.
The creditors of James p. Carter are hereby
notified that the said James p. Carter has
applied to the Circuit Court for Carroll county
for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws of the
State Of Maryland, and that proceedings in
Insolvency in relation to his estate are now
pending; and that the creditors of the said
James P. Carter are required to appear at the
Court House in the Clerks Office, in West
minister, in Carroll county, Maryland, on We'd
nesday, the 2nd day of January, 1895. at 1.30
O'Clock p. M, to choose permanent trustee
for the estate of the said James p. Carter.
JN0. MILTON REIFSNIDER,
'dec22 2t Preliminary Trustee.
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The Parsons Rebuke.

a mean man invited the village preacher
to dine with him, but placed before the
preacher only dish of greens and corn
bread.
win you say grace, parson 2 asked
the host.
Il will, replied the parson. Lord
make us thankful for greens and corn bread,
and put it into the heart Of our brother to
raise hogs next year
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-29

MO. 3288 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, Sit
ting as Court of Equity.
Ex-PARTE.
In the matter of the Trust Estate of Francis
N Burgoon and Catharine Burgoon, his
wife, David Reese, Trustee.
Ordered this l4th day of December, A. d.,
1894, that the sales of the real estate made
and reported in the above entitled cause, by
David Reese, Trustee, under and by virtue of a
deed of trust from Francis N. Burgoon and
Catharine Burgoon his wife, to him, duly ex-
ecuted and recorded, be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 10th day of January
next; provided a copy ofthis order be inserted
in some newspaper published in Carroll coun-
ty, Maryland, once week in each of three
successive weeks previous to the 7th day of
January, next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$1850.00.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True copy,-Test:
dee Is st BExJ., F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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Tommy Gin the cemetery)-An these
people haven't gone TO heaven auntie
Aunt-Hush, Tommy! Why do you
say that
Tommy-Becaase Tread on some Of the
tombstones, Peace to his ashes, and
they don't have ashes only where it ; very
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If you intend having sale get an expert
enced auctioneer who does not want the whole
proceeds of it for his services. Try me. Best
of references, and can always be found at
the City Hotel or the Advocate Office, West
Minister.
dec % If P. A. G0RSUCH.
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pOetrp.
THE OLD YEARS BLESSING.


EY ADELAIDE 4. PROCTOR.
am fading from you.
But one draweth near.
Called the angel guardian
OF the coming year.
Ifmy gifts and graces
Coldly you forget,
Let the New Years angel
Bless and crown them yet.
For we work together;
He and are one,
Let him end and perfect
All leave undone.
brought good desires,
Though as yet but seeds:
Let the New Year make them
Blossom into deeds.
brought joy to brighten
Many happy days;
Let the New Years angel
Turn it into praise.
I'll give you sickness,
i'll brought you care,
Let him make one patience
And the other prayer
Where brought you sorrow,
Through his care at length,
1t may rise triumphant
Into future strength.
III brought you plenty,
All wealth's bounteous charms
Shall not the new angel
Turn them into aims?
gave health and leisure
Skill TO dream and plan;
Let him make them nobler
Work for God and man.
i'll broke your idols,
Showed you they were dust.
Let him turn the knowledge
Into heavenly trust.
III brought temptation.
Let sin die away
Into bonndless pity
For all hearts that stray.
II your list of errors
Dark and long appears.
Let this new born monarch
Melt them into tears.
May you hold this angel
Dearer than the last
So bless his future
While he crowns my past.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-29

Itisn't good policy for you to punish
child for doing anything it learned Of you.;
Better hire some abIed bodied man 10 deal
with You.
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decs4t
NOTICE.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
of Westminster,
Westminster, Nd, Dec. Z, 1894.
The Stockholders of this bank are hereby
notified that an election for Directors, to
manage the affairs of the Bank for the ensu-
ing year, will be held at the Banking House
on the Second TUESDAY, being the sth day
of JANUARY, 1895, between the hours Of l
and . o'clock, p. m.
j. H. CUNNINGHAM,
decS te Cashier.
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and a
HoMINY MILL,
NO. slsa EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Clarence w. Heffenger VS.. Michael NJ.
Chronister ct al.
Ordered this 10Th day of December, A. D.,
1894, that the Account of the Auditor fled in
this cause, be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the l4th day of january, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county. BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test;
dec22 2t BEss. F. CRousE, Clerk.
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HOLIDAY
ANNOUNCEMENT.

WE DESIRE TO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO OUR MOST
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF
NOVELTIES IN GOLD AND
STERLING SILVER, SUITABLE
FOR HOLIDAY AND WEDDING
PRESENTS. OUR STOCK is
BEYOND DQURT THE BEST
SELECTED AND MOST MAG
NIFICENT IN THE CITY. IN
TENDING PURCHASERS WILL
SURELY FIND IT TO THEIR
ADVANTAGE TO GIVE Us A
CALL. AS ALL THE GOODS
WE CARRY ARE OF THE
HIGHEST STANDARD OF En-
CELLENCE AND OF THE
MOST EXCLUSIVE CHARAC-
TER, OUR PRICES ARE THE
LOWEST.
A. H. wENTZ,
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Santa Claus knows a good thing when he
sees it, and when we caught him breaking
into our store he said he wanted to get into
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NENTRAL DRUG STORE,
JOSEPH B. BOYLE,
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.

Patent Medicines, Horse and Cattle Powders.
&c. A fine assortment of STATIONERY.
BST Physicians orders promptly filled and
Prescriptions carefully and accurately com
pounded. mar IL If.
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AH ORGAN RUN SCHOOL, near
1N1 Shipley, will hold a Christmas Enter
tainment, December 22d, commencing at
O clock, D. m. Patrons and friends of The
school are invited TO attend. dec15 2t
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A BURLY BURGLAR.
Santa Claus knows a good thing when he
sees it, and when we caught him breaking
into our store he said he wanted to get into
HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS.
Well we have the stuff for Holiday Presents,
and when you examine our stock you will at
once see that
SANTA IS NOT IN 1T.
We can supply, you with Boots, Shoes,
and Umbrellas for nice
CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Here are some of our Famous Seasonable
Specialties
Mems Farm Boots $l.25.
Mems $500 Triple Soled Kip Boots. This
means so cents in your pocket, as they are
sold at 81 so and are worth if.
Ladies' Patent Leather Tip Shoes for $l.00 to
$3.50 for hand made.
Mems Fine Dress Shoes Sl00 TO S4.00 for
hand made.
Boys Shoes Sl.00 and up.
Children's Shoes 25 cents and up.
RUBBERS. RUBBERS.
Yes we are strictly in the swim in this line.
We don't manufacture them. but we sell them
as though we did.
HATS. HATS. HATS.
Always in the lead.
Hats from 25 cents to $500.
VALISES AND UMBRELLAS
we have the largest and finest stock to select
from outside of the city for Christmas Gift.
In all our experience we never had better
and cheaper line of goods than now.
U. L. REAVER,
dec8 Next door to Post Office.
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MoRTeAeE SALE
ANA OF A
F A r M,
Near Haight, Carroll county, Md.
By virtue of power contained in mort
gage from Robert J. Bennett, dated March
10Th, 1881, and recorded in Liber F. 7. S.,
No. Is, folio 433, &C.. one of Carroll County
Mortgage Records, | will sell on the premi-
ses, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1895,
at ~ O. clock, M, all the property mentioned
in said mortgage. This property contains
about
574 ACRES OF LAND,
improved by comfortable Frame Dwelling,
containing rooms, and an excellent cellar,
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containing rooms, and an Excellent cellar, a
good Stable, fine Orchard, and
4 ~ is well watered; it is ,S7e
"a situated in Freedom SzS<
ss5 district, near the Liberty I
Pike, about l6 miles from Baltimore City and
4l miles from Sykesville, and adioins the
land of E. D. Shipley, VIM. Phillips and
others, and is now owned and occupied by
Margaret Doran.
Terms of Sale :-0ne-half cash on day of
sale, balance in two years with interest, to be
satisfactorily secured, or all cash upon final
ratification by the Court
JNO. G. ROGERS,
dec8 is Mortgage.
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In Freedom District. about one mile from
Eldersburg, in Carroll County. Nd.
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We can supply you with Boots, Shoes,
Fancy Slippers, Hats, Caps. Trunks, Yalises
and Umbrellas for a nice
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BURLY BURGLAR.

dec s
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NO. sae7 EouITY.

Published at the reque
Permanent Trustee.
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GET A GOOD AUoT1oNRnR.

True eopy,-Test:
decl5 st Benz. F. CRoUsE, Clerk.
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A. H. wENTZ,
ENGINES,

By combination of our establishments, we
are now prepared to Manufacture
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MO. IA 1NsoLvENTs.

True eopy,-Test:
dec 15 St BENZ, F. GROUSE. Clerk
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MO. a2ee EQUITY.

dec8 ts
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-16
FAIRFIELD WOODS.

Jeweler John Reid is in the New York hospital for treatment. An operation was performed on last Friday, and MT Reid is as comfortable as could be ex- pected. Members of the ia mily were in New York with him over Sunday.
 A cobweb social took place at Hope chapel on Wednesday night, proving an enjoyable affair. The ladies' aid society are arranging for another sociable to take place in about month, which will be ''hard times social.''
 On last Friday morning John Reid lost valuable COW, in strange manner. The COW went down to the stream to drink and feli (head fore most) into the water, getting it's head under the ice and drowning.
 James Pratt is pushing the work on his new house along rapidly and expects to have it ready for occupancy in April.
 George Reid butchered 436 pound porker, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-16
EASTON.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.


 MT Craig of Fairfieild has purchased 200 acres of land of the Charles Wheeler estate and will soon erect large barn on Wilson street.
 Charles Clark has sold his oxen to MT Ferris of Stratford.
 Charles Johnson of Lyons Plains re- gently visited Easton friends.
 Aaron Mallett and Miss Lillie. of Tashua, recently, visited Miss Nettie Ward.
 The ladies of the Congregational church hold their next social at Mrs George Parrack's on next Wednesday evening, February 21. This date has been decided upon, as conflicting amuse- ments are on the day previously an- nounced. Don't forget the day and date The committee will give an old fash toned New England supper as one of the attractions, and promise pleasant time to all.
 The Sunday school of the Congrega- tlonal church are preparing for an Eas- ter concert, Sunday evening, March 9. Mrs Walker Bates has once more ral- lied from relapse and is slightly i'm proved. Miss Lizzie Mcdonald of Red. ding is still caring for her. Mrs Frederick kemper of Weston re gently visited at William Wards.
 Mrs Bailey of Bridgeport spends s few days with Mrs George Parrack.
 Charles Keller is suffering with tho humps and grip together.
 While Miss Evelyn Banks was visit ing Miss Flossie Candee of Chestnu Hill, she was taken seriously ill witt grip. Dr Hill was called and she has sr far recovered as to be removed to he home.
 Mrs Philo Lyon is visiting her sister Mrs Frank Lane, at Almon French's.
 MT and Mrs Wilson Ferris were recen guests of his brother, John Ferris o Greenfield Hill.
 Mrs Levi Hall, while caring for Mir Hanford Lyon, was taken sick and Wa taken to her home. It proved to b grip together with diphtheria. Othe victims of grip are MT and Mrs Danit Perry and children.
 Horace Banks is quite poorly. The cottage prayer meeting was helc , last Tuesday evening, at the home ( , George J. Banks. The next meetin will be held at Philo Lyon's. Mrs $. Osborne and Mrs Henry O borne were recent guests of c. B. Beacl Miss Lora Clark is suffering from a Q attack of the mumps 2 Mir and Mrs G. Burr Tucker have vi tied Mir and Mrs c. 5. Everett who hay S recently, recovered from an unusually s t were attack of grip.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-16
A HALF INTEREST IN HURLING-
 DALE IS SOLD.
HE GOES TO WOODBURY.

Joseph Atchison of Hartford, who but recently bought a half interest in the Connecticut champion trotting stallion, Birmingham, 2.l9 1-2, on February l, bought one half interest in his full brother, Hurlingdale, making L. NJ. Johnson and Joseph Atchison equal owners in these fine stallions. Although not yet developed Hurlingdale promises be as fast as his brother. Hurlingdale has been placed in George Drakeley's hands in Woodbury, where he will make the coming season. MT Atchison is al- ways on the lookout for good horse flesh. He has one six-months-old lilly he has refused $500 for.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-16
NEWToWE AGAINST DANBURY,

The Newtown bowlers drove to Dan- bury on Friday night last in one of Leon- ards big sleighs and played match game with the Danbury club in the Cos mopolitan Park alleys. Newtown's pick ed team was composed of P. E. Cliff, c. II. Northrop, Nj. c. Rodgers, Arthur Hawley and A. E. Coles. The first game was won easily by Newtown and so was the second. In the third game the New towns had good lead until the eighth inning and it looked like another three straight for Newtown, but the Danbury's braced up and won in the last inning by few points. Five games had to be played to decide the contest and finally Danbury won by a close margin. This is the first time that Danbury has ever beaten the Newtown bowling club. The following are the totals for each game {:
 lst 2d 3d 4th 9th Newtown, 750 S09 792 7S3 79S Danbury, TAP TAG 796 SIl s09
 The averages made by the Newtown men were: Northrop, 1893 Rodgers, ,15s; Cliff, 15l; Hawley, l46; Coles, 145. A return match will be played on Dicks hotel alley, Thursday evening of this week.