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BEDDING.
the grip

Irving Hallis is hauling timber from his lot in Sanfordtown to Norwalk.
 Miss Hattie w. Brennan is visiting her cousin, Dr William Cooley, in New York.
 J. Bartlett Sanford attended the Dali rymen's convention in New Britain, last week
 Miss Bessie Bartram is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Clarence Run- dle, in Bridgeport.
 The Danbury ice company has con- tracted to fill the ice house of the Con- solidated road at Bedding, for the Dan- bury division, and is figuring upon a contract to supply the New York di- vision with ice.
 H. B. Rumsey is just getting out after long siege with grip dating back as far Christmas. Rev MT Luther gave very interest ing sermon at the second preaching ser vice held in the newly remodeled Con- glegational church, last Sunday morn ing
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LYONS PLAINS.

Albert Williams, who went to Hones- dale, Pa, on visit, has found employ ment there and will stay for the winter.
 Will Davis has sold his pony to MT Preusser of Westport and bought a horse of Miss Jessie Kellogg.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton and daugh- ter, Miss Bessie, attended the donation party of the Methodist church given to the pastor, Rev J. E. Duinkerke ou Tuesday evening last. He was kindly remembered upon leaving by the pres ent of nice loaf of cake, for which he wishes to return his thanks to the Meth odist people. He, enj 'yed a pleasant evening with them.
 Mrs E. Davis spent few days of las | week with friends in Rowayton.
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REV MIR FOLKEs RESIGNS.

Rev George W. Folkes' resignation as pastor of the Lundy's Lane Baptist church has been accepted. The church voted to continue his salary for the months of February and March. He will probably locate in Danbury.
 Stone are being drawn for founda- tion for a granite monument to be erect ed in the spring, on the family lot be- longing to Nathan Wilcoxson, in Union cemetery. Charles J. Hughes is doing the work.
 It would make interesting reading to be able to state just how many of the street lamps, which our village im- provement society have located, are kept trimmed and burning.
 Assistant District Deputy Andrews exemplified the private work to Pequon- mock Council, o. L. A. NJ, at it's last meeting.
 Mrs Gorham of New Haven is visiting J. W. Dufour.
 Miss Ida B. Osborn and Samuel Leister of Bridgeport were married by Rev N. E. Cornwall, and after a brief wedding journey will take up their residence in Bridgeport. The bride has many friends in town who will wish her the greatest amount of happiness in her new relation. Quite number of the Stove club were sworn in as specials by Sheriff Clarkson for duty during the horse railroad strike.
 Rev Joel s. Ives preached to large audience in the Congregational church, Sunday evening, on the "Mountain of | Deliverance" These sermons on the mountains of the Bible have proved to be very interesting.
 A valuable dog belonging to Ephraim Wakeley was recently bitten by a strange dog, and in few days dcvel- oped signs of rabies and had to be shot An OK, also owned by MT Wakeley, ha:
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Abraham Lincoln. He summed up Mir Staples character in two words, aSim- plicity and honesty Rev Royal Ray mond, a former student of the school, ex- pressed himself glowipgly of the assist ance he had received from this school, showing the boys how they could make their way through college. Rev James E. Coley then read several letters of re- gret and congratulation by those who were unable to attend. Principal Pratt, with his three able assistants, has had charge of the school for the past three years and the attendance has now in- creased to about 125 scholars. MT Pratt had charge of the exercises on Wednes- day and showed himself master of the occasion.
 ONE VERY PLEASING FEATURE
 of the exercises not mentioned in the program was the flag drill by 16 girls in the primary class. The exercises closed with singing by the school and all de. clared themselves well pleased with the exercises of the day.
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b en no cases of it in the village lately.
 Father Fitzgerald has been assigned to a church in New Britain.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural society will be held next Monday evening, with paper by George Donald.
 The United Friends meet this evening The sleighing has been taken advan. tage of by all or who owned sleighs, and Fairfield seemed to offer the favorite drive for Bridgeporters. There was g regular procession all the afternoon or Sunday and altogether too many races Sleighing parties have been numerous and wake the echoes with shouts and til horns.
 Mrs H. s. Glover gave tea to nun Der of her neighbors on Friday last.
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BROOKFIELD.
MAY ORGANIZE A GRANGE.

MAY ORGANIZE A GRANGE.
 Deputy Blakeman of the state Grange, from Stratford was in town, last week, to ascertain the feeling of our leading farmers in regard to starting branch in this town. The storm of Friday com- pelled his return before making a satis- factory canvass. He hopes the efforts of of those favorably disposed, may war rant another visit and a good number of members may be secured.
 The grip seems to have included all the members of the families of Mrs Horace and F. H. Beers, Mrs Beers anG Mrs Kellogg being the present victims. Eugene Lake was home from New Haven, over Sunday, taking in the party and seeing old friends and acquaintances D. D. Joyce will assort H. D. Lake's tobacco. Jay Potter has charge of E N. Hawley's crop. Many crops whici were badly wind whipped the owners think will not pay for the troble and ex pense. Some will let their crop swea in the bundle the best they will.
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STEPNEY.
THE FAMOUS SAGE BUTTER.

THE FAMOUS SAGE BUTTER.
 Sage butter,'' made here at the cream cry, achieved, last week, noteworthy victory in the state exhibit of dairy and creamery products got together by the Connecticut dairymen's association, held at New Britain. A score of 97 points and $11.31, more than one-half the awards offered in the class entered, were given to "Sage butter.'' Eighty five points constitute a prize exhibit. The butter was taken from an average case and not specially prepared for exhibition as is most of the butter thus shown George A. Fales of Boston, the famous dairy expert, made the tests and award ed the premiums.
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WHO WILL PAY TIE BILL?

WHO WILL PAY THE BILL!
 Travel between Stratford and Milfrod, over Washington bridge, will probably have to be suspended for a time, as it will be necessary to tear away a portion of the old bridge, to admit of the con- Eletion of the draw of the new one. A portion of the new structure gave away, last week, under the weight of snow, and will occasion another delay in com pletion. The contractors have met with several expensive mishaps since they be- gan their work. The great question now agitating the public mind is, as to who shall pay the bill for the necessary grading to the western approach to the new bridge.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

VARIOUS SOCIAL EVENTS.
 Eighteen of the friends of MT and Mrs Herman Pease knocked at the door of their home few evenings ago. Mrs Pease immediately responded in her us- ual pleasant and happy way. All were made welcome and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The time for leav- ing came altogether to soon. All were bountifully treated to delicious cake and coffee by the host and hostess.
 A social party was given Mir and Mrs William Pease, by about 100 of their | friends at their pretty residence. Plenty of good music was furnished by Bulkley and Burr, with Bright as prompter, for the dancers, which was improved till about 3 o'clock. Refreshments were served.
 Twelve gentlemen and ladies from l bIluSepoTG uIoFe Io tHio pidce 1ol lIGtle surprise to MT and Mrs Simon Bradley They found them just ready to go to MI Wilson's to dance, so all proceeded te that place, where a very enjoyable even ing was spent.
 The social party that was to have beer given to George Craft and sister on tht 29th, has been postponed till Monday evening, the 9th, at which time they vii be glad to welcome their friends.
 William Wilson, Arthur Price, Simeoi Pease and Frank Pease are victims O the grip.
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PUT Put the convicts in our THE CONNECTS state prisons at work on
 AT the state roads. New WORK ON York has tried it, and so
 THE far as the actual cost of
 ROADS. the labor and the quality of the work done, the experiment of em- ploying convicts to build roads was a success. On this point the Springfield Republican says: "The convicts, how ever, made a good deal of trouble by trying to run away, and three from Clin- ton prison did run away, and two are at large now. The largest item in the cost of road-making by prisoners has, there. fore, been the expense of guarding them, and of recapturing those who escape. IL was found necessary to employ large force of guards, so that the aggregate labor cost would be only a little les; than if free labor had been employed Nevertheless it would seem to be wortf while to try the experiment further, fol the data from this attempt at Clinton dC not seem sufliciens to warrant final con clusions. There are good reasons fo employing convicts in road-building even though the saving in cost by so do ing be only small.
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UTTERLY The possibility of the en-
 TO tire eradication of con-
 ERADICATE sumption, 80 that this CONSUMPTION. terrible disease will no longer have any terrors for the human race, has for long time been discussed by specialists. In the mean time far larger number of deaths is caused by it every year than by any other disease whatsoever. Yet it has been sclentif- cally demonstrated over and over again that it is not hereditary in the ordinary sense in which it is supposed to be; it has been demonstrated that very nearly all incipient cases can be arrested; and 1t has been demonstrated that with prop. CT care no person not afflicted with the disease need ever have it. The danger comes absolutely and in every case from the sputum of diseased persons or from the flesh of diseased animals. With
 proper state and municipal regulations for it's control, that greatest enemy ol human life could be quite as completely banished as small pox has been. The
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MONROE.
GRANGE NOTES.

The officers of Harmony Grange were installed, Thursday evening, by Deputy J. H. Blakeman of Housatonic iGrange, assisted by Master s. J. Botsford of Poh- tatuck. There were delegations from Newtown and Stratford Oranges. The afficers installed, were as follows: Mas ter, Dr J. G.. Stephens; overseer, How ard H. Wheeler; lecturer, F. May Wales ; steward, Ambrose s. Hurd; assistant steward, Albert w. Wheeler; chaplain, Erastus A. Daley; treasurer, Theodore H. Lockwood; secretary, Mrs Herbert Joyce: gate keeper, John M. Burr; Pc mona,- Jessie Lewis; Flora, Florence l Wales; Ceres, Lillian L. Wheeler; lady assistant steware, Rose Sinclair. Mrs J H. Blakeman read very interesting es. say.
 Almost every person who puts up ice and this includes nearly all, is exultine in the fact that the supply is secured A flair qualityn is the usual verdict.
 Reduced prices for milk is already cur. rent talk.
 Although the snow storm deterred many from attending the dance at Mar. shall Beach's, Friday evening, 75 or more were present and seemed to enjoy them selves very much. A very fine collatior was served. The committee desire te tender their thands to MT and Mrs Beact for their kindness and hospitality. Wilson Hurd is home.
 Miss Northrop Of Naugatuck has wis. tied at Henry Hurd's.
 Fourteen of our young people went to
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had to be killed, it showing unmis'ak able signs of this dread disease.
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

N. B. Prindle preached, Sunday. But few were present. There is to be no ser vice next Sunday, but it is expected that Rev A. N. Benedict of Bridgeport, former pastor here, will preach here Sum- day. February II, but further notice will be given.
 The Whist club was held at the home of Miss Jennings in French district on Wednesday evening.
 E.C. Wixom bought fine Holstein bull recently from MT Butcher.
 Edward Goodman was quite i'll, last week, with the prevailing grip. The church sociable will be held at home of John Davies. Tuesday evening, February 6. All are invited
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In Fairfield County.
FOUNDERS DAY AT WESTPORT
THE STAPLES HIGH sCHOOL.-ACCOUN1 OF THE CISES.-ADDRESSES BY
 HORACE STAPLES AND OTHERS.

An event of more than usual inter- est in Westport is the celebration of Founders day at the Staples high school,
 and the exercises on Wednesday passed off in way that gratified all. The ven- erable Horace Staples was present, and no one enjoyed the occasion more than he. The school building, 65x70, stands prominently on the main street leading from the depot to the village. Mir Staples was born on Greenfield Hill, January 3l,
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LONG HILL.


 The entertainment committee of the o. U. A. M. are arranging for an entertain ment to be given by Prof Fred Hurd, the prestidigitor, of Bridgeport. to be given about the last of February. Watch for further announcements.
 Miss Jennie Dayton improves slowly.
 MT Toucey is running his shop eight hours day.
 MT Hadley has quite large order of late.
 An attempt was made two weeks ago by two men to stop Wilbur French's
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reasons for this conclusion, and the sue cessive steps whereby it has been dem- onstrated, are explained in very inter- esting article in the February number of The Forum by pr H. M. Riggs, the mi croscopical specialist student of tubercu- losis for the Board of Health of New York City.
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BoTsFoRp's The travelling public is to b'
 NEW congratulated on the i'm RAILROAD proved condition of things STATION. at the Botsford station ol the Berkshire division. The new station building is just what has been needed there for de .ade. It is one more com pliment for the Consolidated manage ment, which has improved the service al. along the Berkshire division.
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FAIRFIELD.
THE BEACH ASSOCIATION.


 Ever since the organization of the Beach association there has been more or less difference of opinion concerning the policy to be pursued. While the conservatives have been a minority they seemed to had their way of it, and the exclusive management has caused de- cidedly bitter feeling among outsiders, who formerly enjoyed the freedom of the beach. One conservative has as- sumed so much authority as to render himself extremely obnoxious both in the association and outside. At the last an- nual meeting he was left off the board of directors, but he raised such row about it he was put on again for peace sake The domineering way in which he orders off teams going to the beach for gravel would give one the impression that he was the sole owner. The more liberal element has now asserted itself to some purpose, as we hope to see next summer. Plans have been submitted for second large pavilion, similar to the present one but larger, for the general public and containing over 40 bath rooms. This will undoubtedly be built in course of time and possibly this spring, though this is yet undecided. Such show of a more liberal management of beach af- fairs will be fully appreciated by not only our own people but by visitors. l CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Rev MT Holman preached, last Sun day evening, in exchange with Rev MT Child. In the morning MT Child | preached sermon to young women. On Sunday evening, the service will be conducted by the Christian Endeavor society in celebration of the 14th ami l versary of that movement. An offering will be made for missionary work ssChurch Work'' for February will be distributed on Sunday.
 COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER CHAMBERLAIN
 ENTERTAINs.
 | Dr Donaldson attended the conferenc, of the health officers of the county a the Atlantic hotel in Bridgeport, las Monday, on invitation of County Healtl Officer Chamberlain. Eighteen town were represented at the gathering, to gether witt Dr Wordin of the Stat, Board and Health Officer Fitzgibbon of Bridgeport. The object of the con ference was to discuss the new law, un der which they have just been appointed and to secure uniformity of town regula tions and cooperation. In conformit, with the decision of this conference, tn, regulations for the town of Fairfield vii be issued in about fortnight.
 This village has had narrow escap' from scarlet fever as it appeared in th' family of Charles Clucas two days afte going to New York. His little daughter Helen, is tde victim but the source o contagion is unknown as there hay,
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405 Main St.

team while he was on his way to Bridge port, between George Bennett's and the saloon, in broad daylight. They were not successful, he being too quick for them in starting up his horses.
 G. Cunning has a hound. Now look out for the foxes.
 Irving Coan has bought pair of oxen
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It is a matter of more thar

A It is a matter of more than GOOD ordinary interest, in the INSTITUTION statement given in our
 TO Newtown news columns, INVEST that our local savings bank
 WITH. is enjoying an increase of deposits, despite the business depression. Home institutions should always be en- couraged, and our local savings bank has an intimate interest to hundreds of homes in this and neighbOring towns. Con- gratulations, Mir Treasurer Northrop.
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SHOE NEWS.
Bridgeport, Friday. January %. l.

Bridgeport, Friday. January 2G. 1891. I'll B ANNUAL SHOE SALE. Very interesting prices On warm house shoes and slippers. All kinks of women's warn beaver and felt slippers up to 75c value, now 38c.
 All women's $1 and $1.25 lace and congress beaver house shoes, flannel lined, now 88c.
 Alfred Dolge's felt shoes and slippers best in the world, now have cut prices. Too many kinds to enumerate.
 Women's warm lined soft don- gola kid button boots, front seam, the comfort shoe" will not hurt the most tender foot. Regular price $2; now $1.78.
 JOHN G. ROWLAND.
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1902, receiving only common school ed ucation. At the age of 2l he taught school on Long Island for several years. In 1927 he started the lumber business in Westport, which was then called Nor walk, all west of the river, till 1885. He continued the lumber business till 1880. In 1853 he
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Dress Goods.

We know the season is most over on Dress Goods and that is the req son we marked so many high priced goods down to 5oc a yard at McIn- tyres.
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HIS CLEAR MIND,

his large heart, desired to do the most good for the largest number of citizens. Higher education of the towns coming generations must surely be beneficial, mot alone to the individuals, but also to the town itself, and it cannot help to be felt in many ways. The example of love for the whole community daily before them, set by MT Staples, the intelligent, pro- gressive and practical teachings of such an enthusiastic and unseltish pedagogue as MT Pratt is, being ably assisted by a number of excellent teachers, must bear fruit and bring blessings to all connected with this institution and the town. To- day the Westport Staples high school has an enviable name in the town itself and close vicinity, but it's fame will soon reach farther. The importance to the town, the advantages which this con- munity receives from such an institution of learning are, or should be, clear to every citizen. The Staples high school was large factor in inducing some fam | flies and industries to locate at Vest port.
 EVERY wEsTPORTER POINTS WITH PRIDE to the high school whenever he passes the same with stranger, or speaks of his town. But this is not the only mark of Mir Staples broad mind and large heart. Every enterprise with a possibil. ity of success receives hIs substantial aid and the many disappointments with which he met by people who abused his 1 liberality, never had the effect on him te public spirited men, built the horse rail road, the starch factory, the iron foun dry, the bank building, etc., all under takings which will prove of great bene fit to the development of Westport, ant | while disappointments followed on, another eventually substantial, health, 1 industry can be secured by such fin, buildings, of which the starch factory i an illustration, and we will hope that tn, iron foundry building will soon find al enterprising manufacturer to locate her, and bring with it new life, increase Q business for our merchants, and the rich ly deserved reward for those who, witt Mr Staples, invited their capital. West port can be proud of having such larg number of citizens who have and ar showing their love for the people, thei interest in our beautiful town in man, ways, and among them our Horac Staples stands out as
 THE MOST SHINING LIGHT,
 pure, noble and grand.
 GenD. F. Couch told several interest ing war stories of Jefferson Davis ant
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Dress Goods.

It won't cost you anything to look at the beautiful Dress Goods sold al McIntyre's for sl yard
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THE STEAM SAW MILL MAKES A JOURNEY.
 The steam saw mill has been taken away, and is now at work few miles beyond East Village. It was moved by 10 horses, nine of which were handsome grays, of the Percheron breed, making 8 fine appearance as the mammoth machine moved on.
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Dress Goods.

It will pay you to look al the 46 inch Black all wool Henrieiias that Mcintyre is selling at 75c a yard
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BAPTIST CHURCH TOPICS.

The covenant meeting at the Baptist church will be held, Saturday afternoon at 1.30. All members as far as possible are requested to be present.
 Next Lords day afternoon at o'clock, services in the Baptist church will be held as usual. The pastors theme will be ''The Lords Supper" At the close of this service the ordinance of the Lords supper will be administered.
 Union Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at 6.30 and the Sunday evening union service at o'clock, in the Baptist church.
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WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT

of the Westport national bank and has held that position for II years, thus mak- ing him 67 years in active business in WestpoGt, having lived 9 years in the town of Fairfield. In 1884, MT Staples, becoming advanced in years, looked around that he might do some good with his money, and thus founded the high school for the advancement of education. Many a boy and girl has blessed his eff forts as they have graduated from this school, better fitted to meet life's bat ties. MT Staples has completed his 92d year and now is entering his 93d year. Notwithstanding his snowy locks and deafness, he was at his accustomed place on the platform among the orators of the day, being animated by an appreciative audience. The morning exercises open ed at 10 a. m., with singing by the school, followed by the repetition of the Lord g prayer in concert. Next came the Scrip ture reading by Rev MT Mckenzie, after which the scholars went to their four re- spective rooms from Assembly hall, where they hold their devotional exer- cises, and were
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Fine SatineS.

If ever a bargain was offered here's one. Fine Satines in lovely colors, black, light grounds with tiny figures. Manufacturer price 22c n yard, and not a cent less, McIntyre's price only l5c yard. Sell and repent is our motto.