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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-07-26
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Urn scientific investigation.
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we are as good as engaged. Yes
1dy he told mamma he was tired of
nlg in restaurants. - Fliegende
tier.
Sharpe-"My boy, don't wear a
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dh t set up Observation-Disclosures
Is Spooney's wife good house.
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her, in church. ''The one in the
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-07-26

What makes you thank he is so in
love with you?"
80. knOto it; because he is so attent-
i've to other girls when am present.
Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-07-26

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rAuHros CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.

The annual Christmas entertainment of the Taunton Sunday school occurred on Monday night at the schoolhouse, which was crowded to the doors. A very enter taining program was given. Rev MT Barker gave an excellent address and A. P. Smith talked briefly. The tree, loaded with Christmas fruit, interested the cbil- dreu, and 1t yielded gift to every child. Mrs Ernest Wilson, for several years the organist of the school, was presented with a chair by friends in the school. Superintendent A. D. Fairchild presided during the exercises. The program was as follows:
 Song by the school.
 Christmas prayer, In concert.
 Anthem, "Hark. the 1T ,rald Angels Sing T Scripture reading and remarks.
 Solo by Mamie Cook.
 Reading by Mrs M Mayhew,
 Recitation by Frank Elliott.
 Recitation by Mabel sturges.
 Song by the school. Exercise by infant class.
 Recitation by Susie Mayhew.
 Recitation by Maud Elliot.
 Reading by Miss Fairchild.
 Recitation by Oracle Ritch.
 Singing by Mabel sturges.
 Recitation by Sadie Maynard
 Recitation by Maud Maynard.
 Recitation by Fannie Andrews.
 Exercise by Mrs Fairchild's class.
 Recitation by Lottie Blackman and Hannal Wixsom.
 Addresses, Rev 0. w. Barker, A. P. Smith.
 Song by the school.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST POSES CHURCH.

Three masses were celebrated In St Roses, Christmas morning. High masses were said at and 10 o'clock. The music was excellent at both masses. The jun- for choir rendered some fine music at the 6 o'clock mass and the senior choir sang we'll at the 10 o'clock mass. The church vas unusually well decorated this year. The main altar looked very beautiful with ,ts many glittering lights, choice flowers and evergreens The stable of Bethle- hem looked very natural ard pretty; the side altars were also very prettily decor ed; In fact the decorations could not be surpassed. Misses Murray, Blake and Cribben deserve great praise for their un- tiring efforts in decorating the church SO well. The usual Christmas offerings were taken up at the masses. Father Fox is we'll pleased and wishes to offer his sincere thanks to those who contrib uted so generously.
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DoDGrNGTowH AND VICINITY.

Mrs l.. Durant has been spending 8 week in Danbury. John Behn drives fine horse which he purchased of Jerome Platt. Mir Bristol and daughter of Ansonia have been the guests of Mrs L. A. Beardsley.
 Mrs J. P. Barnum is visiting friends in New York state.
 Miss Carrie Dikeman entertained par ty of friends Christmas.
 The Dodgingtown school closed, Fri day, December Fl, for 8 weeks vacation. The closing exercises consisted of sing ing and recitations, after which the fruit of fine Christmas tree was distributed.
 There was surprise party at Mrs E. Barnum's, Friday.
 The Elmwood Sunday school hold their their Christmas festival, Friday evening, December 2S.
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THE cosaREGATIoHAL CHRISTMAS rEsTI-
 VAL.

 Despite the threatening weather an audience which nearly filled the church was present at the Sunday school Christ mas service on Wednesday night. l.. c, Morris off1ciated as Santa Claus. The exercises passed of pleasantly. The program was as follows: Organ Voluntary.
 Congregational Hymn, "It came upon the midnight clear" Remarks, Superintendent A. F. Smith. Recitation, of every boy and every girl, Charlie Jonas.
 Recitation, "The two little girls" Hannah Wixsom.
 Song, Twinkle. twinkle, little star." Prima ry Department.
 Reading of 8 Christmas Story, "The Beauti
 full Legend of the Black Forest" Miss
 Fife Wolcott.
 Solo, "I've tried to be good," Carrie Jonas. Recitation. "Just before Christmas" Harley
 Peck.
 Song by the school, "star of;the East" Remarks, Pastor, Rev O. W. Barker. Solo, willie and l." Mabel Morris. Recitation. "What think of Santa Claus,
 Mabel Taylor. The Christmas Phone; conversation
 through the telephone with Santa Claus. Distribution ot presents by Santa Claus. Song, "Good Night," Choir. Doxology.
 Benediction.
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WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON.

VIEWPOINT PEOPLE WILL HEAR HIM ON
 WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9.
 Mir Gibson will deliver his illustrated lecture in the Town hall, Newtown, on Wednesday evening, January 9. Seats go on sale on Saturday morning next, at E. F. Hswley's in the Street, and at Warner Fay Tor & Curtis in Sandy Hook. It will be the greatest event of the sea- son in Newtown. Few people in this vicinity can afford to miss such rare treat of hearing MT Gibson, one of our own townsmen, and of seeing his artistic revelations of nature.
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oHar ,rxAs AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The observance of Christmas at the Methodist church commenced, last Sun day evening, with discourse from Rev Mr Gilbert founded on Luke 2:l3-l4, "Aud suddenly there was with the angel multitude of the heavenly host praising Goiand saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," The less0ns consisted of the 9Sth Psalm, 70 sing unto tho Lord . new song; for He hath done marvellous things Y and . part of St Luke's account of the natisity. The choir rendered the hymns commeucIng ssBrightest and best cf the sons of the morning :" sIIark the hsral1 angela sIug, glory Co the newborn Kine, z and ssTo us . Chlld of Hope is bon, to use Son is glvon." The Sunday .s6lIcol celebration VIII take plsce Nov Ys4s'e night. Taesdsy, yanuary !. The pSbilo exerpised, ,oonnsneing q z o'clock,
 &lll csosi1t ID part q recItatlona. read < TIT and pew musio.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WORK.

The Young Ladies' Mission Circle will not meet this week. It's next meeting will be on Saturday afternoon of next week, January 5, at the parsonage at ? o'clock, when special piece of work is to be done. A box was sent by the Cir sion school in New Haven, in time for the presents to appear on the large Christ mas tree. The box was we'll filled with toys, books and useful articles for the little ones, and it will, no doubt, bring joy to many heart.
 The annual church meeting will be held on Monday evening, January z, at 7.30 o'clock in the lower room. At this time, around table filled with things that satisfy the inner man, the reports of the work of the church for the past year will be given by those who have been leaders in the different lines of church activity. The irecord of the past year has been remarkable one, far beyond any former year in the church's history {; all will be glad to hear the story told. If interested in any way in the church, whether members or not, are most cor dially invited to this pleasant social gath ering.
 The missionary committee will meet next Wednesday evening at the parson- age, at 30 o'clock, to draft the program of monthly missionary meetings for the year 1895. These meetings have proved very interesting the past year, and they have increased the missionary offerings of the church fivefold. It is hoped that much good will come of them in the fu- ture.
 The prayer meeting for this week will be held this (Friday) evening, at 7.15 o'clock. The subject of the meeting is to be, ssChristmas as an Answer to Prayer.' Those who attend are asked kindly to bring some thought connected with the Christmas-ti tide.
 The Ladies' Missionary Society will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon of next week, at o'clock Any item of interest from the board mis. sion field will give interest to the meet. ing.
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The home of MT and Mrs Cicero Boards ley was saddened, Wednesday, by the death of their youngest son, Willie John son Beardsley, at the age of nine years. About two weeks ago, while at school, he was hurt while playing. He com plained little on returning home. His injuries afterward became painful'and Dr. Smith was called, who found au internal injury. Drs Crane and Goodenough of Waterbury and Cooley of Southbury were called in consultation. An opera tion was performed on Monday and the bowels were found to be bruised in two places. At noon, Wednesday, he died, having been great sufferer. He was a bright, active hoy and will be greatly missed in his home and school. The fun erai will be held at ? p. m. to-day (Fri- day) from the house, Rev MT Barker of- ficiating. The interment will be at Berk- shire.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BALL.

The annual ball of Putnam council, as already announced, will occur at the Town hall on Monday evening, the 31 st.. The decorations will be elaborate and will be furnished by Bridgeport decor ttor. The Danbury orchestra will fur nish music. The tickets are $l and are going lively. Parties from Danbury, Bridgeport and Bethel are expected.
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People in this vicinity have co ne to recognize Nolan, of Bridgeport,as IS man of sales, genuine sales, where dollar goes farther than anyone has right to expect it will. Last January he conduct ed a sale of shoes which was a revelation as to occasional possibilities in selling shoes. This January he will duplicate the event of last year,. For weeks he immense purchases wherever the oppor- tunity offered to obtain a genuine bar gain, and the result is $l2,000 worth of good shoes to be put in the hands of the consumer at figures which are below the regular wholesale cost of the goods.
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AT GRACE CHURCH.

AT GRACE CHURCH.
 Sunday after Christmas, December 30. At 8 30 a. m., Holy Communion; at 10.3O morning prayer, litany and sermon; Sun day school after morning service.
 Grace church has been very tastefully decorated for the Christmas-tide and tle service on Christmas day was very well attended. One noticeable decoration was the wreath of holly and immOr- telles placed upon the font in memory of the late Mrs A. E. Plumb.
 MT and Mrs Sherwood were at her mothers, Mrs Leavitt's. over the holi. days.
 Every one seemed to enjoy the Christi mas entertainment at the hall, Mon- day evening. The little folks appeared to enjoy Santa Claus, as he made his ap- pearance through the old fashioned fire. plsss and began to distribute the pres ents. The pictures were very fine. Christmas was kept in the usual way. Some went out of town to eat turkey while others came in to get it. MT Hallock was badly burned on bis arm, last week, while running the engine for w. B. C0an.
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Friday. Decemberss, lss4. zHe HoaOlasd Con- Sfark
 l0auba,zy,
 Bridgeport, Gonn.
 Out on a shopping expedit- l ion.
 So is everybody just now, and fetching up right here.
 Anything going on.
 One would think so. The store has been turned into a magazine of gifts for Christ mas. There is apt to be a block before the entrances. The street in front has come to be a big trolley car center; where every car stops to let off or take on a load of pas sengers.
 Crowded inside? Well, yes; there area good t4s many crowded parts of. the store. That can't be helped. But they are kept apart-some of them quite apart. We know of only one way to man. age a crowd; scatter the things it wants to buy.
 So don't fear jam; for, if worst canes to worst, we shall close the doors part of the time, and receive only such numbers as we can serve.
 Everything that belongs to Christmas whatever we can spare and whatever we can partly give away without more harm than loss of money is going for whatever it'll fetch.
 Prices according to nothing but the go.
 ZHe HozOlaua, GozV, Stark hcan Cannon aad Conz6any. hstserios's hhssass fes 2 streets. Patterns.
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THE SEATS WILL BE ON SALE TOMORROW

Reserved-seat tickets for the lecture of William Hamilton Gibson on Wednesday evening, Januarys9, will be placed on sale tomorrow (Saturday) morning at the stores of Edgar F. Hawley in the Street and of Warner, Taylor & Curtis in the each. The 35-cent seats are good ones, and they will go like hot caks; if you want one, be on hand early.
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quite hit with their s.Prof Baxter's new invention,'' recently given at Gloyer's hall at the Hook. They were greeted with . good audience who enjoyed the play and the music by the orchestra. The characters were taken by Dr and Mrs Richardson, Miss Jennie Chambers, Miss Jennie Briscoe, Harry Taylor and James M. Betts.
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Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

A new lot of coats have just come in at Stern < Harris, 1855 Main street, Dan bury, to-day. They will be sold at 25 per cent less than former prices on ac count of the strike being over. Hats fo' Christmas wear. Holiday goods suita. ble for presents in fancy articles. Re member we allow per cent rebate to out-of-town trade.
 Yale Teachers Agency, New Haven.
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The teachers of Pohtatuck school were kindly remembered by their pupils at Christmas. Principal W.J. Brew receiv- ed handsome diamond scarf pin from the pupils of the senior department and Miss Lizzie J. Gallagher fancy toilet set from her pupils in the junior depart ment.
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Martin N. Lake and wife were down from Brookfield for their Christmas din- ner at L. c. Norton's. L. w. Daley and son and Fred Tyler from West Haven were also there.
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Miss Dora E. Johnson was over from Bethel, Christmas, and ate her turkey at K. l.. Johnson's with the families of w. c. and c. B. Johnson. F. F. Johnson of the Berkeley Divinity school, Middle town, was also present.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
CHRISTMAS NOTES.

CHRISTMAS NOTES.
 Christmas came with snow covering
 the earth in this locality, thereby pre-
 venting c green Christmas.
 Therc were many visitors to their for. meF homes and here to pass the holiday [withf friends. "A partial ltst Of visitors in thIs yicInity is appended. Rollin B, Frfnk and wife of Bethel 1t Rufue Frinkss, Edward c. Peck of Ans0nia at Mrs L.sW Wiilizms, Mrs Horace Wells and a0nof New Haven at A. 0. Waterbury's, Afiss E. WadhRms Of Granville, N. Y., IT 1fre M, A. Walhans, Sarah and Hen. |ry Brophy of Waterbury at Richard Bro I pf1y II.
 Kesidents away from town foa. holi slay trip war1 Dr " William Curtin h Nor
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Thomas Egan, wife and children of Jersey City and Will Egan of Philadel- phia spent Christmas with their father, Edward Egan of Walnut Tree Hill.
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Nice warm felt boots can be had ot P J. Lynch at the Guarantee Shoe store Sandy Hook.
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DON'T BE pEorrvrD.

False economy Is practised by people who think that urinary troubles get well of themselves. Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures the most obstinate cases of diabetes, gravel or kidney disease. In Bright's disease 1t has cured where all else failed. 4
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The teachers of the Sandy Hook school were generously remembered at the Christmas time. Principal T. J. Corbett was presented with watch chain and charm and Miss Briscoe and Miss Lillis were each presented with appropriate gifts from their pupils.
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MT and Mrs George F. Duncombe very delightfully."- entertained a small party of friends on Christmas night. Af- ter Christmas banquet, all gathered around Christmas tree.
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George Meyers from New Haven was st his home on Walnut Tree Hill for the holidays.
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Thomas farmer and family left, Sat- urday. and spent Christmas with friends in Trenton, N. J.
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mas, but the following morning was not so delightful. His smokehouse was burned about o'clock. About 20 pieces of meat were destroyed.
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AT TRINITY CHURCH.

A good audience was present on Christi mas morning. Rector Linsley delivered an excellent Christmas sermon. The church was very tastefuliy decorated.
 Wednesday was St Stephens day and service was held at Trinity in the morn ing.
 Trin1ty's children's Christmas festival was held, last evening, in the Town hall.
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NOTES FROM ST JOHNS.

St Johns church have their Christmas iree and Christmas service this (Friday) evening.
 On account of the continued i'll health of Rev MT Wright, Rev MT Linsley con- ducts service at St Johns church, next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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F. l.. Curtis from Passaic, N. J., came home, Saturday, and spent Christmas, returning Wednesday morning.
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Miss Della E. Mccarthy of Seabright and John Egan, who is attending school at Long Branch, N. J., are home for the holidays.
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prompt relief it affords is alone worth many times the cost, 50 cents. Its con- tinued use will effect 8 permanent cure. For sale by E. F. Hawley, Newtown, ,and s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
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O'CLOCK.
 Gray's Plain school district will hold g school meeting at it's schoolhouse on Jan- uary ?, at 3 p. m. Judge Hall of the Su- perior court has modified his original in- junction. The application of the attor. neys, Messrs Beecher & Canfield, and Judge Halls order are given as follows William J, Brew, ct al, Fairfield Co.,,
 vs. Bridgeport,
 George Winton, ct al. Dec. %, 1894.
 To the Hon F. B. Hall, judge of the Superior Court: The defendants in the above-entitled cause respectfully request your honor to modify the restraining or der In said cause so as to allow said de- fendants and the legal voters of said Gray's Plain school district to hold a meeting In said Gray's Plain school build- Ing, on the 2d day of January, 1895, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur- pose of resembling the action taken at a meeting held December l5, 1891, with re- spect to the employment of a teacher, and for the purpose of instructing the district committee with regard to the employ ment of teacher to teach in said Gray's Plain school district; and so as to re- strain the plaintiffs and their agents from in any way interfering with the occupan- cy of said buildings by said defendants and the legal voters of said district dur Ing the time and for the purpose of hold Ing said meeting g,-[Defendants, by Beecher X Cantleld, their attorneys.
 William J. Brew, ct al, Fairfield Co.,,
 va. Bridgeport, George Wiuton, ct al. Dec. 26, 1891.
 Upon the application of Messrs Beech CT & Garfield, attorneys for the defend ants In the above entitled cause, asking for modification of the restraining or der in said cause be modified so as to al- low said defendants and the legal voters of said Gray's Plain school district to hold meeting In said Gray's Plain school building, on the 2d day of January, 1895, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur- pose of resembling the action taken at meeting held December 15, 1894, with re- spect to the employment of teacher ,and for the purpose of in,tructing the district committee with regard to the employ ment of teacher to teach in said Gray's Plain school district; and it is hereby or dered that the plaintiffs and their agents wholly refrain from in any way iuterfer- ing with the occupancy of said building by said defendants and the legal voters of said district during the time and for the purpose of holding said meeting. IF. B Hall, a judge of the Superior court.
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w. H. Sanford of New York was a guest of his parents, Ex.Sheriff and Mrs Aaron Sanford for the Christmas holi- days.
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A MT Finnell had g runaway on Mile Hill, Christmas eve, but escaped serious injury.
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The senior department of the Sandy Hook school h keeping through the holi- days. The intermediate and primary de- partmenfs are out on vacation but reanme again on Wednesday, January 2. The first week h to Dc examination week.
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Mrs William Ryan has been in New York some three weeks caring for her son. who has been very sick, but at this writing is little better, although not yet able to leave his bed.
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and Miss Martha McMahon, Mrs A. H McMahon and Miss Carrie McMahon, all of New Milford.
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Mr and Nm A. D. Falrchild enter tained 2 Christmas party on Tuesday tho number including TIT m lErs HE nest Wilson II Neu Heven.
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Mrs Alonzo Taylor Is suffering iron the effects of severe cold.
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Great cut In winter goods, blankets, and comfortables. gloves, caps, setc., for the next 30 days, VIII be sold It cost at E. F. Hawley's.
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Miss Kate F. Camp from Canton is with her sister, Mrs E. L. Johnson, for the holidays.
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Mr and Mrs R. s. Tomlinson and child of Mile Hill, Mr and Mrs Tomlinson and child from Bridgeport and Miss ftelene Holt Of Springfield Wers Ghrissunas guests oG Landlord md In Ed dWard Tay- Tor IT the Hook.
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Mrs Husband and :son, Charles, from New York are passing few days as guests at J. Fl. Warner's.
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Miss Grace E. Lake, who is teaching at Wallingford, is home for the Christ mas recess.
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s. c. Bull entertained Fred Latham from New Britain for Christmas.
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lgits Grace HnW pasSed Chsistma dAy win hsr nofaer II yynaaos,1.
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Richard Healey from New Haven wa 8 Christmas guest at Edward Troy's.