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The Newtown bee., 1894-03-30

A. M. Wordin IS making great improve ments about his place. He has put a veranda on two sides of his house and shingled it and is now going to paint it inside and outside, making handsome res idence.
 Will Gregory has moved into H. N. Camps tenement house, after painting and pa apering it.
 D. R. Barnum has sold and shipped all of his tobacco. One crop that sold for over $40O last year, brought $25 this year, the same piece of land being used. The crop was ruined by the blizzard.
 MT and Mrs Ira Pierce of Danbury were guests, last week, of her sister, Mrs A. M. Wordin.
 D. N. Clark of Shelton was the guest of his father, s. F. Clark, over Sunday.
 Owing to the unpleasant weather there were no Easter services here.
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Mrs Abbie Warren was the guest of her daughter, last week.
 Mir and Mrs James Barnum have enter tained company from Brooklyn.
 Mrs l.. A Barnum has rented her farm to MT Washburn of Danbury.
 Mrs Penley has rented her farm to MT Judson of Bethel.
 Mrs J. R. Feny spent Easter with her sister, Mrs c. F. Ridge.
 Miss Jennie l.. Barnum is on the sick list.
 Invitations are out for a dance at O. Ferry's, next Thursday night.
 MT and Mrs A. Taylor of Sandy Hook spent one day last week with R. D. Shepard
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RoxBURY.
ROUND THE STATION.

William. SE. Newton of Danbury has taken the Seward farm and is moving in, this week. houses.
 Mrs Frank Booth is visiting at Ira Booths.
 Our butcher, George Wilcox, has just filled his market again with prime beef, veal and lamb and is doing a fine cash trade.
 Mrs Leroy Warner is home again for a short stay. William Doten, foreman at the stone yard, has returned and the stone cutters are working full time. The young friends of Miss Carrie Warner gave her q surprise party. one evening, this week.
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WORTHWHILE.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Easter service given by the Sun- day school on Sunday evening, notwith- standing the rain, was well attended. The flowers looked very bright and pretty. The offering taken will be used for the school to purchase singing books. E. B. Buckingham drilled the school in music, Mrs Hine and Miss Emma Lud- dington had charge of the recitations, etc. Sadie Lewis, Lily Buckingham, Louisa and Golda Lyon, Ruth and Grace Buckingham, Bessie and Julia Judson, Lewie Payne, Otis Lyon and George Hoyt of the infant class gave recitation and sang song, "All for Me-" which was very well done. Mrs Luddington's class of nine girls gave recitation enti- tled' ssHe is Risen." Miss Mary Kinney and Miss Josie Bauman spoke pieces adapted to the occasion. All seemed pleased with the exercises.
 George Goode has bought the place known as Arba Hunts.
 Smith Lyon is at work for c. B. Marsh of Wellsville.
 Will Keegan has rented the house be- longing to Lee Stone.
 Twenty-two from here attended the supper given by the W. c. T. U. of New Preston. Mrs Henry Bolles opened her house for the occasion and it was filled
 to overf1owing.
 Mir Brinton of Falls Village has given | the organ at the church some attention. Cards are out for the marriage of Eva Frances Lewis to Moses Devaux, March 28, at the residence of the brides parents l Rev F. D. Luddington will perform the ceremony.
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TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs Phebe Thomas of Junction City, Ill.,, was told by her doctors she had con sumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr Kings new discovery completely cured her and she says 1t saved her life. Thomas Eggers, l30 Florida St., San Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold, approaching con- sumption, tried without result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr King s new discovery and in two weeks was cured. He Is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at k. F. Hawley's, Newtown, and $. c. Bulls, Sandy Hook.
 Regular size 50c and $l.
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THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL DANCE.

The St Vincent DePaul NJ. A. associa- tion had good crowd and a delightful time at it's dance on Monday night. Wildman's orchestra furnished music. Henry Costello was floor manager and NJ. J. Lynch and J. Cribben, aids. The reception committee consisted of M. F.. Kilbride, J. A. Donovan and J. F. Me- Namara. The committee of arrange ments was made up as follows: J. A. Donovan, M. F. Kilbride, H. A. Costello, NJ. J. Lynch, J. E. Cribben, J. F. McNa- mara and R. Healy. Supper was served at the Grand Central.
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There has been seven good doors taken from my old place. They were not taken off in a hurry, for the hinges and casing were taken off too. There is one party in Palestine who knows where some of them are. l think it would be more man. y for him to have come and asked me for them, before taking Walter Ruff Ace
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Talk of the Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

VT INIENEoI TO BVON BUYERS.
 Books can be bought for your own price at 3l John street. Mir Northrop Is closing out this part of his stock and if he has any books that you want, it Is your opportunity. He also has some second hand books retailing for p cents to $1 , your choice for 10 cents. A fews sets of Century and Frank Leslie, 12 volumes for 70 cents. He buys sells and ex- changes second hand school books. He has a $l2 set of Dumas works, 10 large octave volumes, for 80. His store Is in Bridgeport library building, a few doors from Main street, on John street.
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DEATH OF JAMES TURNER.

On Good Friday, at 4.30 in the after noon, James Turner, who lives on the hill just this side of the Methodist par- sonage, died at the advanced age of 70 years. Mir Turner was native of Pat terson, N. r., but has made his home in Newtown for the past 55 years. The funeral services were held from the house
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TRINITY CHURCH AFFAIRS.

The treasurer's report, made at the an- nual parish meeting on Monday, showed balance of over $l00 in the treasury.
 There was an enjoyable parish sociable, Thursday evening, at the home of D. G. Beers on Mile Hill.
 Trinity's offerings for missions on Sun- day amounted to $6S ,09. In the after noon the children brought in their offer- ings, which amounted to $32.68.
 pair of polished brass altar vases, given to Trinity church in memory of the late Mrs P. Fl. Skidmore by Mrs Edward r.. Beard of Cambridge, Mass, were used on Sunday for the first time.
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THAT FATAL HAY CUTTING MACHINE.

A young son of A. E. Buel of Hawley- vile was unfortunate enough to recently lose the ends of three of his fingers. He was cutting hay with 8 cutter when his fingers were drawn between the knives and three of them cut off just above the kDuCkle iOint
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on Monday at l o'clock, Rev Mir Wright officiating. The pail bearers were Smith r. Glover, Frederick Sanford, Philo Nichols and Minott Augur. MrTurner's remains were laid at rest in Lands End Cemetery at Hawleyville. A wife sur wives him.
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BERKSHIRE.

Mir and Mrs James Bedient and little daughter visited at her fathers, William Hard's, last week.
 Miss Mary E. Carey visited friends in Danbury, this week.
 Miss Mary J. Smith, who has been spending the winter in Brooklyn, has re- turned home.
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SPRING ANNOIJNCEMENT.

r. k lIartwell tE Co.,, Danbury's lead ing clothiers, cordially invite the people of Newtown and vicinity, when in their city, to call and inspect their beautiful new lines of spring and summer clothing and furnishing goods which they have selected this season with the greatest care for their own particular trade. Their prices are in keeping with the qualities and they guarantee the very best values In the stAte.
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up the road leading from NewtOwn Street to the Depot.
 That there is to be a large crop of spring and summer weddings.
 That the trotting association is getting a lively gait on
 That every schoolhouse in town should be provided with flag, according to law.
 That Sandy Hook ought to build few hundred yards of sidewalks, this sum- mer.
 That if the professor hadn't let loose quite so much sarcasm, Tuesday night, he would have done just as we'll.
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The marriage of Robert N. Peck of New Britain, son of MT and Mrs A. w.. Peck of Mt Pleasant, will occur on Tues day at Chicago, the bride being a Miss Curtis of Chicago. Mrs A. W. Peck and Rev Robert Booth of New York will at tend the wedding.
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nistrict of Newtown ss. probate court, u March 24, 1894.
 Estate of PATRICK HEATING, late of Newtown, in said District deceased.
 The court of probate for the d1stl1ct oi New- 1 from the date hereof tor the creditors of said 1 estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their claims l properly attesfed. within said tiIne, will ne I debarred a recovery. All persons indebted I to said estate are requested to make 1mmeetl- ate payment to THOMAS HEATING, Admin
 istrator, Botsford, Conn.
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Miss Nellie Hubboll is on the sick list

Father Bannon of Lakevllc, Father Daly of Thomaston and Father Egan of Trenton were guests of Father Fox, this week.
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Frank Coger of Botsford came near meeting what might have been a serious accident, while carting corn from the depot to the mill. The bolt broke, let ting the pole down on one side, causing the horses to run and throwing Frank on his back, giving him a bad shaking up. Fortunately no bones were broken. Near Tomlinson's saw mill the wagon struck a tree and the horses cleared themselves, running as far as J. J. Schermerhorn's yard, where they were stopped.
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Suit has been brought against Norman Tongue, by George and Lucy Banks, for $500 damages. The case is returnable to the Court of Common Pleas, which sits in Danbury in April.
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F. s. Bartram of New York is organ izing q party for vacation trip to Europe, this summer, at half fare rates. A B day trip from New York may be made for $2l0. Mir Bartram may be ad- dressed at 126 William street, New York
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George F. Duucombe bought in Bridgeport standard bred Lambert brown colt, four-year-old, to mate his Rarramore colt, making a fine driving team
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GOSHEN.

We are pleased to learn that E.
 Small, the genial and gentlemanly q CT k of c. J. Porter, is to stay with s another year. He is now enjoying q two
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Prof Parker has met with fair success in organizing his singing class at the Town hall. His pupils are pleased with his system of instruction.
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NOR SALE-At a bargain. Horse, Top Phae- U ton and Harness; or either separately. Horse, kind, gentle, in good condition Phfe- ton low, upholstered spring back; a very de- sirable turnout tor elderly people. Enquire ot L. F. SHERWOOD, Southport, Conn.
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We are indebted to County Commi S. sioner Hou1ihan for copy of the Connec- ticut State Register and Manual
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GRANGE TOPICS.

Pohtatuck Grange will have it's regu- lar meeting on Monday night, when a large class will be initiated.
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NOR SALE-A car lo ad ot horses, good driv- E CTS and workers, arrived at my place on March 10th and are now for sale. car load will arrive every two weeks, for the pr sent, and this is an excellent chance to get good horse cheap. WILLIAM J. CANDEE, Stepney, Conn.
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County Commissioner Houlihan and his associates of the board of county com missioners were ill session at Danbury on Monday
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Louis F. Hill of Botsford has conc lud ed to sell his farm and offers bargain to to the right man.
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W. c. Johnson has sold a horse to J i. H. Blake man of Oronoque, Stratford.
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s. $. Scudder of Dodgingtown pur- chased pair of cattle from William flaw ley of Hawleyville, this week.
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Seldom, if ever, has W. K, Halligan of fered such an assortment of millinery as they are showing this season. This house is we'll and favorably known among our readers and many will doubtless give them a call.
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William Rabbit, from Wakeman, O., is visiting his aunt, Mrs Ammon Taylor.
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Cards of invitation are out for the mar riage of Martin Wentsch to Miss Lena Kuschel, the ceremony to take place at St John's church on the morning of April 10, at II o'clock. Mr Wentsch is the pro- prietor of the recently opened Sandy Hook shoe store.
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MT Francis, member of the Meriden Grange, and representing the Read Fer tilizer Co.,, addressed a number of the members of Pohtatuck Grange on Tues day night.
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A letter addressed to Mrs H. M. Platt remains uncalled for at the Sandy Hook postoffice.
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We call your attention to the adver- tisement of Levy Bros, the wide awake and reliable Danbury clothiers, in an other column.
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Mir and Mrs E. c. Platt and son were at Hawleyyille, this week.
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Misses Nellie and Maggie Bradley vis- tied with their cousins, the Misses Mo- Mahon of Danbury, for a few days of last week.
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F. N. Potter of Huntington was in town on Wednesday, and favored his friends at THE BEE office with a call.
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nrsTRICT of VIEWPOINT, $. Probate Court

RESTRICT of NEWTOWN, ss. Probate Court, u March 26, 1894.
 Estate of DENNIS GROVE, late ot New town in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- 1ninistration account with said Estate to this Court tor allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 7th day of April A. D. 1S94 at Il o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown be, and the same is. assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hay- ing circulation in said District, and by post Ing copy on the public sign-pest in the Town of Newtown, where the deceased last dWelt. M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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Norman Tongue, former resident of Newtown, but now living in Huntington, was in town on We tuesday.
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MT F. Sloan, 1s7 Portland St., Boston, Mass, gives it superlatiye praise. He writes: "l have used Salvation Oil for neuralgia, and find it superior to any liniment have ever
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DoDG1NGTowN AND VICINITY.

Peck, who are teaching at Bristol, we in Newtown for the Easter holidays.
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Mrs James Turner of Sandy Rock wishes to return thanks to friends and neighbors, for their kindness during the sickness and death of her husband.
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Daniel Harrigan is recovering from a severe attack of inflammation of the b DweIs.
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Boys school suits at 99e, SIPS, $1.50 and $2 at Levy Bros., at Danbury.
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IfOR SALE-Come and see the Puppies U Thoroughbred Scotch Collies, every one-
 PETER JURY, Monroe, Conn.
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FOR SALE-Three acres of land, house and U out buildings, situated one mile from Red ding Center. M. J. FEEL, Bedding, Conn.
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The rehearsal for the May musical, postponed from Tuesday night, will be held at the Grand Central on Saturday evening. The rehearsal for next week will be held at the rectory on Tuesday evening.
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The blood is the source of health. Keep it pure by taking Hoods Sarsapa. rilla, which is peculiar to itself, and superior in strength, economy, and medi- Cinal merit.
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Miss Nellie McMahon, who IS visiting with her sister, Miss Bridget, spent Eas- ter at her home in Danbury.
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A.G. Baker, the Hawleyville furniture man, began sending up the fire balloons on Monday night. Falls Village was the first place visited, and Mr Halsey had charge of the ascension. Owing to the gale of wind that was blowing the bal looms acted badly and did not go great way. They were found almost as soon as they landed. Two were sent up from Canaan on Tuesday and the regular schedule will be followed out.
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Dr Monroe Judson got in ahead of Ar bor day, this year. He has set out sev- eral naples in front of the house occu- pied by A. [. Smith.
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Rev w. F. Ireland was entertained over Sunday by MT and Mrs NJ. $. Otis.
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Many people, with the notion that nature ought to take care of herself, al- low cough to plague them for weeks and months. Whereas, If nature were assi-ted with dose or two of Ayers cherry pectoral, the cure might be effect ed in very few days.
 Meallne soap cures chapped hands. Grocers and druggists sell it,
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Hoods Pills arc purely vegetable, care. fully prepared from the best ingredients 21C
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Rev MT Gilbert was in Southville on Wednesday and called on John Beach. MT Beach has been seri- ously ill but is improving. Shingle are being drawn to the church there, prepar- atory to having the building re-shingled in the neilr future.
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Dean & Westbrook, the contractors for the new Bennett's bridge, have workmen on the ground and will begin operations at once. They expect to begin tearing down the old bridge on Friday.
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The Hartford bowling team did not come to Newtown, last week, as arrang- ed. The meeting between the two teams will take place, however, at no distant data
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Owen Meehan has resumed his duties as conductor on the New England local freight.
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NOTICE-An who are indebted to the estate ~ of Chas- F. Wells will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned or to Miss empowered to receipt for the same D. E
 MADIesAN, Administrator, eo2 N. Main street. Waterbury, Conn.
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A party of young men from Sandy Hook were in Bridgeport on Tuesday to witness the performance of the Black Crook at the opera house.
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OEED PoTATOES-For sale. yick's Ameri- D can Wonder seed potatoes. Thls potato is large, white and solld; uniform, handsome and smooth. It is practically blight proof, a strong grower, great producer and one of the best late varieties tor general field cul- ture. Anyone who wishes fuller particulars can see catalogue at THE BEE OFFICE. All dress. JOHN l.. HUGHES, Taunton district, Newtown, Conn.
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Edward Morgan has sold his tobacco to Mayhew of Bethel for the magnificent sum of cent and quarter a pound.
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Interior painting is being done at the Grand Central hotel. MT Bulkley wields the brush,
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Herbert Foster of New Haven was the guest, this week, of Rev MT Linsley.
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Martin J. Hourigan has been visiting friends in Danbury.
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THE OFFICE CRICKET REMARKS

That the borough would do we'll to re- pair the door of the Engine and Hose House, next north of the City Hall.
 That the seiectmen dn well tn fiY
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Spring overcoats in hobby styles at Levy Bros., Danbury.
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Edward Taylor of Sandy Hook passed Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in New York where he attended sale of horana
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Michael Keenan of Hawleyville is working at hating in Danbury.
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Miss Ruth Bradley from Hartford will spend Sunday with her sister, Mrs s. c. Bull of Sandy Hook.
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ENoR SALE.By order of the Court of Probate, U A desirable village residence, the late nome oi Nelson " Burr. deceased; centrally located on Long Hill street. A modern built house about one acre of land, hall a mile from church, school house and railroad station, convenient to several factories, macadam road all the way to the city Of Bridgeport. Communication by electric cars talked of. Good location for a boarding house or a hotel. rare opportunity; possession given when desired Inquire of IEGRAND c. BEERS, Administrator.
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SOUTHVILLE.

weeks vacation with his family among friends in Torrington and Morris.
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Misses Mary and Bridgie Hourigan spent Sunday in Bridgeport.
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Mrs G. F. Lillis of Sandy Hook is hav- ing her house, situated on the street run hing in the rear of the Methodist church, overhauled and put in good condition. Carpenter John Bradley is doing the work
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James McNamara has purchased a buggy of l.. B. Pratt of New Milford.
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MERRYALL.

Miss Young has a new organ and is taking music lessons.
 Gaius Mallory has new pair of matched horses that he bought of Pliny Squires of the village.
 Willis Demusey has sold his tobacco to Turney Soule for six cents a pound also William Ives to the same party for five cents per pound.
 Clinton Hendrix has sold his oxen and exchanged his pony for pair of horses with Pliny Squires. Now we expect to see the logs hustle.
 G. N. Abbott has rented his farm to an Austrian for term of two years.
 Clinton Segar, who has occupied the Haskell place the past year will move to Kent April l.
 F. H. Abbott has purchased a new horse in place of the one he had to kill recently.
 Among the changes, this spring, will be Charles Hendrix from NJ. G. Hills house to Enoch Bennett's place. Jack son Brown will occupy the Hill house. G. F. Good goes to Worthwhile. He will be succeeded by William Ives. MT Barley and sister will occupy the Brad Icy place.
 $. B. Hendrix and wife have gone to New Haven on visit.
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ERESH sToCK-A car of Bowker's fertilizers E and Stockbridge manures just arrived. All goods fresh. sold out every bag had last season. Don't buy fertilizers that are caked and hard. Buy Ouly those newly mixed. These goods are guaranteed to stand by anal ysis. Prices are low to suit the times- Don't believe what you hear but call and get prices Nova Scotia plaster WILLIAM c. JOHNSON, NeWtQWn.
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John Meehan is visiting at his home a the tunnel.