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Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-24
STREET RAILROAD TALK.
II Is the Intention to Put Down New
Rails and Equipments.

II Is the Intention to Put Down New
Rails and Equipments.
The application of General Manager S.
T. Bent of the Ashcville Street Railroad
company to the Board of Aldermen Fri.
day was. as stated. with view to re-.
turning to the use of the old car shed on
South Main street. When the company
removed to the sheds used now on Val
lev street the switches at the South Main
shed were taken up. and this application
was tor permission to replace the
switches there. II the Board should
grant the permit, MIR. Bent tells THE
CITIZEN, the company will give up
the present shed so far as the use
of regularly used cars is concerned. This
shed, then, will be devoted to repairing
and tie safe keeping OF cars not in ser
vice.
Mr.. Bent says further that the COM
plnv is desirous of making very material
improvements in its track and rolling
stotk-placiug new rails on all Of the
lines, putting new trucks and machines
under the best of the cars now in use and
rcpainting all of the cars. Just now.
however, it canno, be stated when the
work will begin. One hitch said to be in
the wav is the requirement from the
Board that new permit for each dav' g
portion of the work shall be procured as
it progresses. The company is willing
to enter into binding agreement to re.
place the paving to the citys satisfac.
ton, but it thinks the trouble of hunting
for permit fresh every morning nigh,
be rather great. 1t would make repairs
to the rolling stock at ouce, but does not
wish to put new wine in old bottles
to run over an old track. The compan,
realizes that the better the service thu
better the patronage.
1t is to be hoped that all parties con
cerned may get together on term.
that will protect all sufficiently, for ou'
of these improvements will come thu
I public better accommodation.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-24
Bcthcl's New Pastor.

Heaven" was the subject on which
the new pastor. Rev Z. Paris, OF Bethel
NJ. Z. church. South. preached Sunday
morning and evening. MIR. Paris made n
most agreeable impression upon his hear
ers, He breaches with a iervor, direct
ness and power that carry conviction to
the hearts OF his congregation, and it is
predicted that his work at Bethel will be
greatly bl .ssed,
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-24
WIN IT. MIR. MURDOCH!


The Championship Checker Match to
Begin Thursday.
II. b. McNair, the champion checker
player Of North Carolina. will arrive
here Wednesday, accompanied by A. +.
Bowen of Raleigh. ex-champion, who
will act as Mr.. McNair's timekeeper in
the championship game to be played
with John A. Murdoch OF Asheville
The games will be played in the
rooms OF the Ashcvil!e Chess and
Checker club, beginning Thursday, the
27th. PLAY will be bet ween the hours OF
10 and IL in the forenoon and 7 to 10 in
in the evening, each day during the con
test. DR.. W. {. Brownson will act as Mr.
Murdoch's timekeeper, and the refere,
will be chosen after Mr.. McNair's ar
rival.
There is a good deal of interest here it
this match. Season tickets are to b,
sold by the club for 80 cents, and tickets
can be had from any club member.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-24

Rev. DIR. Campbcll's Sermon at the
First Presbyterian Church sunday
Morning-Pastor Whites Talk to
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OXFORD.

NO FURTHER CASES OF SCARLET FEVER.
 There have been no other cases of scarlet fever so far as heard from. The two supposed cases, last week, deyeI- oped nothing more serious than sore throats, and the people are breathing more freely. There is cause for great thankfulness, that contagion has not spread.
 Prof Poles dancing class will not meet again until after Lent, the next les son being given, March 31.
 There was much disappointment over the postponement indefinitely of the 'Ye e olden times'' entertainment, which was to have been repeated in the Town hall, February l, for there was every indica- tion that the second evening would have been a greater success even than the first. Owing to the number that it was thought had been exposed to scarlet fever, by the cases in o. c. Osborne's family, it was thought best at the last moment almost, not to run any risk of
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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
AT THE PURCHASE.

A. M. Bradley and wife and Walter Morris spent the Sabbath at l.. NJ. Brad ley's.
 The school has been closed since week before last, by order of Dr Cooley, on &C., count of a case of scarlet fever. But the patient, Annie Schielke, is convales- cent now, and no new cases are reported.
 Adolph Schielke's family have been sick, but are better now.
 John Dittus does not seem to improve much, if any.
 Bethuel R., B. N. Treats oldest boy. has been very sick for the past two weeks.
 Isaac Wentsch has shipped four car loads of silica. He has large quantity of it, and expects to work at it Iall the spring, or longer.
 George Gilbert, who is at his uncle's, Mr Wards, reports that Mr Ward is not improving.
 Mrs James Platt, who has been at her sons, s. $. Platt's, for short time. has returned to Britain.
 Still the cry is, no tobacco buyers.
 Mrs George Stoddard and daughter have returned to Providence, R. I.
 Mrs Nelson Bronson is on the sick list again. Rev Mir Cokely from Southbury preach ed in the Congregational church, last Sunday. Mrs D. M. Mitchell and daughter Lot tie are visiting in Boston for week. | k. $. Platt has sold what is known as the Blackman land to John Ryan. The Purchase and Center schools are closed for short vacation as some of  the scholars are suffering with the scar let fever.
 Mrs F. E. Wyckotf has returned to her home in New Jersey after two weeks visit at her old home on Purchase hills.
 s. s. Platt is asserting his tobacco, as- sisted by G. Wentsch and A. Haight.
 A. N. Platt and W. E. Platt are get ting out railroad ties for the Shepaug road.
 Ezra Pierce has lost valuable dog by poison, as he found the poisoned meat scattered about the premises.
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a sister being very low and not expected
KNOXVILLE.
A BENEFIT FOR REV MIR NELSON.

The 10 cent tea or social that was to have been held Wednesday evening, Jan- uary 2f, at James Osborn's for the bene- fit of Rev MT Nelson, on account of bad weather was put over to the next even ing. Quite large number were present. The company of Rev MT and Mrs Nelson added largely to the enjoyment of the evening, as they are much respected and loved by both old and young. Music and games were joined in by nearly all present. 'Little drops ef water was sung by Georgie and Katie Herdlin, very prettily, in German. About 10 o'clock refreshments were served, after which collection was taken up which amounted to quite nice sum of money. After singing few more hymns the company bade MT and Mrs Osborn good night and returned to their homes by the light of beautiful moon, hoping soon to spend another as profitable as we'll as enioya- ble evening.
 W. Cone and wife of Litchffeld are spending few weeks at their old home.
 MT Yale and wife are slowly lmprov- ing. Their sons wife of Romford is taking care of them.
 l. Smith of Merryall and k. Hendricks of Boardman's Bridge, spent one night. last week, at H. Couch's.
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WASHINGTON.
GUNNERY NOTES.

Prof Clarke was laid up with grip, last week.
 Frank Palmer, who has been quite i'll York, last week.
 Miss Grace Hickox gave pleasant euchre party, Thursday.
 Two sleigh loads of boys drove to New Milford, Friday evening, to attend play and dance given by the young ladies of Ingleside school. The boys report very enjoyable time. Our boys hope to return the compliment by arranging an enter tainment and inviting the girls.
 Most of the candidates for the baseball team practice daily in gymnasium. The outlook for good team this year is en- couraging, if everyone practices faith fully.
 An athletic association has been organ ized by the boys of the school. The ob- iect is to have an athletic team to com- pete in running, jumping and hammer throwing, with other associations and schools. The following officers were elected: Fred Wasson, president and captain of the team; H. Aimes, secretary and treasurer; Alvaro Sanchez, member of executive committee.
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GREENS FARMS.

Rev MT Thompson preached on Sun day. He is so we'll liked there is talk of giving him a call, when he has finished his first graduate course, this summer.
 Miss Mary Atwood entertained the ladies missionary society, last Thurs day afternoon.
 The Farmers club met with Judge Sherwood on Wednesday evening, Feb ruary :.
 Dea W. J. Jennings is not so well and is again under the care of his physician.
 Mrs Dibble of Saugatuck is visiting Mrs Henry Wakeman.
 The following papers will be read be- fore the Farmers club, whenever the dates are assigned. Transportation, George Jennings, "Swine,' c. c. Sher- wood, ''Town and farm accounts" E. Baker. s. R. Pinkham, who has been occupy ing the Goodsell place, will remove to New Canaan, where he has bought a farm.
 Rev MT Thompson was the guest Of Lewis Wakeman, lover Sunday. William R. McCready and family are spending several weeks in Washington, ! D. C.
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Litchfeld County News.
ROXBURY.

THE ORDINATION OF REV MIR vAUGIAN. The ordination of Rev J. J. Vaughan took place in the Congregational church, Friday, February ,, the exercises com mencing at II a. am. The council was composed of delegate and pastor, one or both from the following churches: Litchfeld, Washington, New Preston, New Milford, Bridgewater, South Brit ain, Woodbury North and South, and Roxbury. The morning session was taken up with organization and the ex- which he read, and the short sketches of his life which he gave impressed the council and audience most favorably, and the council unanimously and most heartily approved of his ordination. Re cess was taken till l.30, during which a collation. was served which was prac- tical illustration that the Roxbury ladies are good cooks. The afternoon session opened with singing by full choir and Scripture reading by Rev Mir Smiley of South Britain. Prayer was offered by Mir Evans of New Preston and the ser mon was preached by Rev William T. Brown of Madison, classmate of Mir 
 1 Vaughan while at Yale seminary. His excellent discourse was from the text, ''Behold 1 make all things new" and II know whom have believed" The or Symington of Litchfield. The charge to the pastor was given in very happy manner by Rev D. E. Jones of Broad Brook, former pastor of the Roxbury church. The right hand of fellowship was extended by Rev MT Freeman of Woodbury. The closing prayer was made by Rev Henry Upson of New Preston. Many remarked at the close that the ex-
 
 pressive and interesting. MT Vaughan is native of England. He was ed. ueated there and took theological seminary course, coming to Yale for a year in the post graduate course Among the last things which he did be fore leaving England was to organize what is known as the Ragged school, composed of 300 children and there ii now being erected building for them. Roxbury people have been greatly drawn towards the man from the frs and the feeling is on the increase. It has been remarked he is going to prove t us that there is reasonable God to lovt and reasonable Bible to instruct us.
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In Fairfield County.
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

WHITE HILLS.
 Rev A. N. Benedict will preach here, Sunday, at usual hour, II o'clock. Per haps there are but few in the place who remember him, although he was pastor of this church 10 years ago.
 The church social on Tuesday evening was success. The next one will be held at Warren Hubbell's, February 20. All are invited.
 Miss Sara Shelton entertains the whist club, Friday evening of this week, at her home.
 E. c. Wixom has bought another trot- ter.
 Mrs Andrew Leavenworth is at heI mothers, Mrs Mary E. Drew's, this week.
 David Wheeler is improving his stock with Jersey breed, and has bought g thoroughbred heifer.
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KILLED BY THE CARS.

A young man by name of Mccall, resident of Goshen, being somewhat in toxicated, last Friday, wandered on the tracks of the Berkshire division about half way to Cornwall Bridge and lay down, where an extra morning train struck and killed him instantly. The body was brought here and after coro- ner's investigation, was removed to his home at Goshen.
 Cochrane Brothers are filling their ice house from Gutta Percha dam.
 A number of the young people attend ed the crazy supper and ball at Lime Rock, Friday evening.
 George Mccoy and wife left, Monday morning, for his home at Canton, \. !. <,
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COW. Not long since they purchased and put up wind mill for pumping pur- poses. It is known as the ''Dundy" mill and is on top of steel frame work, 50 feet in height This mill works one of Myers compound pumps, of the latest pattern. The Messrs Seeley have thus far been highly pleased with the opera tion of both pump and mill and have noth- ing but words of praise for their action. With it they can pump water to the house or barns as desired. What they contemplate doing is to re-stanchion their barn for the cows and place be- tween every other stanchion water trough. These troughs are supplied by water from a large tank that is filled by the wind mill. When their plans are completed they will have a very complete farm barn, supplied as it is now with many conveniences, including large silo 24xlS feet and 2l feet deep. Young MT Seeley proves himself good me- chanic as well as farmer and has done all the plumbing and calculating nec-
 
 W. R. Ferris from Monroe was in town town looking after working oxen, the 2d. George Beers of Bristol was in town the first of the week visiting his father, M. P. Beers.
 | Mrs Bruce Hodge is nursing badly sprained ankle. As she lives alone her aunt, Mrs Phebe Castle, is with her.
 The organ entertainment did not come off on Tuesday night as billed, but was adjourned until Thursday night, when they were greeted with full house and the entertainment was voted success by all.
 Alonzo Whitehead and wife have wis., tied their son residing at Ioar Bridge, taking advantage of our good sleighing to make the journey.
 Charles Gilbert has been cutting wood the past week for Misses Eunice and k tte Warner.
 Robert Fem of New York City spent the Sabbath with his sister, Mrs H. F. Burritt.
 Several beside those belonging to the Grand Army attended the Grand Army ball at New Milford, the Sd. Henry Dickinson and wife, Selectman Pierce and lady were among the number, so your correspondent was informed.
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PERSONAL CHAT.

John Finn died at his residence on East street, Sunday night.
 The Pansy club of ingleside school, gave very pleasant musical and liter ary entertainment in the Gymnasium hall, Friday night.
 Mrs H. L. Randall entertained num- Der of their friends at drive whist, Fri day night. There were II tables, Miss Cora Hill and Dr Barker carrying off the honors.
 There was large attendance at the half yearly musicale at Ingleside school, Tuesday night.
 Mrs A. N. McMahon gave large whist party, Tuesday night, there being Ii Or 15 tables.
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ROAIFORD.

Frank Yale's family residence has been vacated several days, they having been called to Woodville to care for MT and Mrs Anson Yale, who have been on the sick list.
 Nelson Hull is one of those ambitious men who are improving the excellent sleighing by drawing railroad ties to this station.
 The better to accommodate the public and anticipating 8 greater amount of bus mess, the railroad company intend laying side track in the near future.
 After being sick several weeks, John Anderson is able to be about and attend to his usual avocation. Engineer Barney was absent from the creamery few days to attend the tuner i al of his mother in New Haven.
 Cards are out for wedding of Miss Sar-
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WEST CORNWALL.
MISS SANFORD-MR PRESTON.

MISS SANFORD-MR PRESTON.
 The marriage of Miss Jennie E. San- ford to William 4. Preston took place at the residence of R. F. Smith at D. m, January 31. The ceremony was per formed by Rev l.. A. Robbins of Falls Village, assisted by Rev John Pierpont of this place. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Dell Cochrance. The bride was attired in dress of pure white and carried bouquet of roses. The groom was dressed in usual suit of black. MT and Mrs Preston received large number of valuable and useful presents, showing the high esteem of both relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Preston will reside at his home about two miles from here, where they will take the best wishes of many friends.
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ROUND THE STATION.

The sympathy of our community is with Thomas Walsh, who was called to part with his young wife, after an ill., ness of q week. She leaves three little children, one babe two months old to feel her loss. Everything has been done by kind relatives and friends for the grief stricken family. The funeral ser vices were .held on Wednesday, Rev w. D. Humphrey.
 Mir Lee has a number of men filling his ice house at the creamery, this week. He is putting in about 600 tons. Ice is in splendid condition, the finest of the season.
 Mrs J. B. Leavenworth is very i'll with typhoid pneumonia. She was taking care of sister who recently died with the same disease, and was immediat ely taken sick after her arrival home.
 A l.. Hodge and D. c. Garrison have filled their ice houses with ice from Litchtield lake.
 Mrs Truman Judson has left her old home to reside with her daughter, leav- ing one more vacant house. There is but few of our old citizens left.
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ASPETUCK.

Miss Osborne and her scholars are very busy preparing for an entertain ment and supper to be held on Tuesday evening, February ?. If stormy, it will be held on the first fair evening. All are very grateful to the kind friends who have so kindly consented to give them cakes and other eatables. They request those who have consented to give, to have their gifts ready, Tuesday morning, February 27. Further Tparticulars will be given next week.
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ah Ryden and MT Hadden of Danbury on

ah Ryden and Mr Hadden of Danbury on February IA.
 The rehearsal for Sunday evening ser vices at Town hall, at Miss Evie king mans on Thursday evenings, is well at tended by the boys and girls of the Val ley.
 The debate at the Calhoun street school last Friday was an open meeting. The question, 'Resolved, That incompetence is the source of all crime,' was we'll handled by Miss Lucy Whitehead, nega- tive, and Master Bennie Foulois aiiirma- tive. North Clark acted as judge and decided in favor of Miss Whitehead's ar gument.
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Buck, A. M. Booth, A. J. McMahon, Alex Levy, J. F. Addis, J. E. Castle, c. W. squires, T. T. Marsh, Burr Mall lett, G. A. Barnes, Frederick Terrell and
 Charles Wells. H. l.. Wanzer was re- elected president of the association, J.
 Il. Cochrane secretary and Everett sturges treasurer. The association is in excellent shape, having some $500 or more in it's treasury. It was voted to hold the usual fair, this year, and the dates chosen were September II, 12 and
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WARREN.

DEATH OF MISS HATTIE ANGEVINE.
 1t is with sadness we learn of the death of Miss Hattie, daughter of John and Mary Angevine, at New Britain, where she was attending the Normal school. The remains were brought home on Mon- day and funeral services will be held at the house, Wednesday afternoon. Miss Hattie was endowed with a sweet and winning temperament, which endeared her to all and desolate must be the loving home circle, thus unexpectedly bereaved. They have the heartfelt sympathy of all this people and may the loving Heavenly Father comfort and sustain them in this great affiiction.
 MT and Mrs George Lyman are very sick with grip.
 F. r. Knapp, wife and baby, are also down with it.
 Mrs Martin Strong had a stroke of pa ralysis, Tuesday morning.
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PROGRESSIVE FARMERS.

Among the progressive farmers of this town are K. c. Seeley and son, whose farm is situated on the hill about one mile north east of the Center. The Messrs Seeley have q large dairy of about 50 cows and just now they are fig uring to supply them with good pure water that shall be in the manager Of each
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Thursday evening, February l, Water town Grange installed their new officers. Deputy Beckwith of the State Grange performed the ceremony. This week, the first and second degrees were con- ferred.
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E
 SHELTON.

The Echo hose company at their an- nual meeting, last Thursday evening, elected as officers: Foreman, Elliott O.. Latin; assistant, Henry E. Rose; sec ond assistant, Edward 1. Barnes; secre-
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NEW MILFORD.

THE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
 At the annual meeting of the New Milford agricultural association, held on Monday afternoon, the follow ing directors were chosen to serve for the coming year: H. l.. Wanzer, J. l..
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BETHLEHEM.
A BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY.

A BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY.
 A dinner party was given by MT and Mrs N. L. Bloss, last Friday, in honor of Mrs Bloss' nephew's, N. H. Bloss, birthday. There were present Mir and Mrs N. H. Bloss and family, Mir and Mrs A. c. Lake and family and Mir and Mrs William D. Flower.
 Miss Edna c. Mallory, after week spent in visiting, has returned to Wash ington.
 James B. Ames is considered out of danger, and a speedy recovery is hoped for. MT Ames has been poorly for some months.
 The debate on Saturday evening was decided in the negative. The subject was 'Resolved, that natural endow- ments has more to do with success of mankind than higher education" Mrs Nehemiah L. Bloss on Friday en- tertained several friends with a dinner party.
 Mrs George Carpenter is very sick with pneumonia.
 Miss Durley of Romford closed hel school in the South Carmel Hill district on Friday, February l.
 About 20 of the friends of MT and Mrs F. P. Terrl came down from Bantam on Wednesday evening, January 3l, to cele- brate the 18th anniversary of their mar riage.
 Bethlehem Grange will visit Water town Grange on Thursday evening, Feb uary 15, and furnish entertainment fol the lecturers hour.
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Simmons.
 H. s. Moulthrop, the fish d..-t .4o the grip, which developed in. '. 4ra.- nia, and he is quite i'll.
 The vital statistics for tn, A .s..A oI January were as follows: &4l-.r. Il marriages, one; number of d, l-s. ~. l,- ing from pneumonia one, 5ss"chsts. three, diabetes. one, accident. oIe. -z.ui. one, uraemia. one.
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contagion, by bringing the young people

contagion, by bringing the young people together.
 Miss Bessie Cables dancing class held a reception, Monday evening. A goodly number of the friends of tke young people were present to enjoy the happy occasion.
 Prof Poles dancing class held very successful and enjoyable reception in the Town hall, on Wednesday evening of last week. Harmony orchestra of Water bury furnished fine music. Waterbury, Naugatuck and Seymour each sent many guests. The dancing program was not completed until the "wee small hours
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REID & HUGHES.

Our Grand Pre-Inven- tory Sale of Dry and Fancy Goods and Our Mid Winter Sale of Sheetings and Linens will begin next week and Immense Reduc- tions will be made on all kinds of goods. Our own paper, The Adver- tiser, is now ready for distribution. It contains full particulars of the great sale. Send for it. Arequest bypostal card will bring it to you. Send at once as the sale only continues for one week. This is a great money saving event Don't fail to be ill it.