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MONROE.
ROUND THE STATION.

When are we to have the new name for the station! Hope as soon as the new depot Is erected.
 The Fairfield Copper Co.,, buildings are nearly completed and machinery in.
 Fl. s. Bostford has broken ground for a shop to be run by steam where he is to manufacture the Wakely blow, he being the only one that owns the patterns. He bought them of the estate of his un- Gle, Charles Wakely of Southburv, and several loads of other patterns. Parties will do well to look to him for parts as they fit much better than when cast from old castings.
 Thomas Heating Is preparing to erect new barn on the site of the one he had burned. He also has taken the contract for 1000 ties.
 F. E. Currsn Is moving his derricks and tools to Carmel, N. r., where he has contract.
 J. A. Burr and wife spent several days in Southington visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs K. R. Sutlif, and son, who is in market there. They drove through and arrived on time for the Thanksgfv-
 Louis E. Hnl has sold his place to New York parties, who took possession,
 Hrs EcDonough of Berlin, N. r., is spendIng the winter with her daughter, Mrs J. A. Taylor.
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Highest of all in Leavenng powerIate.t Govt Renor
ABSOLUTELY PURE

His school is one that gives him great credit for his efficient care and interest.
 D. H. Gould and family are away for the winter.
 The different Sunday schools are busy preparing carols for Christmas.
 The Temple quartet of Boston bad a most enthusiastic reception at Pequot hall, Friday night. They sung finely and rendered their program in an excel lent manner. The encores were frequent and hearty. Miss Pugh recited well and was recalled after each piece. The hall was crowded to the doors.
 MT and Mrs Soreno Furniss are the happy parents of son.
 A meeting of the B. c. M. M. R. club, was held Thursday night, and it was de termined to petition for an appropriation for $30,000 for the purpose of dredging out the harbor. A committee was ap- pointed, and the matter will be energeti. cally pushed.
 During the month of November, s6s books were issued for home use by the Pequot library. There are 437 names re. gistered; 1864 visitors were registered There are 1000 volumes in the library.
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In New Haven County
 SOUTH RRITAIN.

Stiles Smith of Cleveland, O., is erect ing handsome monument to his father and mother. The Battersons of Hart ford do the work.
 MT and Mrs James Linsley of Wood. bury were in town, recently.
 Miss Lucy Bennett spent Sunday in Waterbury with Mrs c. L. French.
 A singing class has been organized with Fl. w. Beecher of Southbury ae teacher. About 20 met in A. D. Nun sons hall, December 10, for a beginning.
 Dennis Fenn of Milford spent a night with Ira Bradley, last week.
 w. E. Platt moved all of Frank Ev. arts' furniture, bedding, etc., from Bridgeport, last week.
 Gideon White, on returning from bus mess in Waterbury, Hast week. found chat both of his horses had been killed by or der of the humane agent from Hartford.
 Six or eight Hungartana that work al the garnet works are occupying Mrs Jay H. Camps tenement house. Miss Lettie Stoddard Is visiting at l.. IF. Bradley,s. z E
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH,

AT GRACE CHURCH. Third Sunday in Advent, December 16. At 8 30 a. m., Holy Communion; 2.30 p. m., Evening Prayer and sermon. No Sunday school. Mrs F. A. Johnson of Hartford, an aunt of Mrs Boylston's, is visiting at the rectory.
 The enumeration of school children re- ported from Trumbull this year is some- what larger than usual, being 291, an in- crease of seven over the number reported, last year. Miss Fannie Hall has lost her horse with lung fever.
 The Methodist Sunday school will celebrate Christmas eve with stereopticon views and Christmas tree.
 The fair at the hall was we'll patroniz- ed. Monday evening.
 Rev w. O. White of Bridgeport was in the place, Monday evening. The Long Hill Carriage Co.,, have turn ed out heavy team wagon for Irving COan.
 Charles Hall is building small barn on the req of his shop. Irving Dayton is doing the work.
 Quite number went to Bridgeport, last Saturday night. Finding the storm so severe they thought best to remain down over night. Mrs Hattie Rugg is very sick. Dr Hill is in attendance.
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BRIDGEPORT.

PRETTY WEDDING AT OLIyET CHURCH.
 h the presence of almost 1000 admir- ing friends, Thursday evening, Novem- Der p, at Olivet church, Miss Martha Speidel, youngest daughter of the late Col J. N. Speidel, was united in marriage to Daniel D. Lyon, young man who
 has made many friends during his three years residence in Bridgeport, and through his connection with the firm ot Coulter & Mckenzie, has become we'll known. Chrysanthemums and towering palms decorated the edifice, trans forming it into scene of beauty long to be remembered by those who were for tunate enough to be present. Promptly
 at s o'clock the organ pealed forth an- nouncing the arrival of the bridal party. The four bridesmaids looked charming as they entered from the vestry room at tired in white silk and carrying bouquets of pink and yellow chrysanthemums al rernacely and marched down the aisle where they formed ranks through which the bridal party passed to the altar. In stead of the old custom of encircling the contracting parties the ushers and brides maids formed separate squares at each side of the altar. The bride was attired
 in white silk crepon with pearl trimmings and carried bouquet of white chrysan- themums and looked very beautiful as
 she stood beside the handsome young groom. Rev E. K. Holden tied the nuptial knot. Miss Emily Betts of New Haven was maid of honor and wore white silk. The best man was Ernest Jennings of Deep River. The brides. maids were Miss Mary F. Lyon, sister o1 the groom, Bedding, Miss Anna Ayers O1 Watertown, N. r., Miss Mamie Hinderer and Miss Clara La Field of Bridgeport
 Miss Emily Speidel, niece of the bride, attired as flower girl, strewed roses along the aisle through which the pro cessi0n marched. The ushers were
 George Arnold, James Logan, Emory
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MASONIC AFFAIRS,
eT CHRIST CHuRCH

fT CHRIST CHURCH.
 The first meeting of the class for Bible study conducted by the Rev N. H. Cunningham, was 8 decided success, there being about 25 men present.
 A lodge of past masters will convene at Masonic hall, Saturday evening, De- cember 15, and confer the degree of past master.
 Patrick Minihan has purchased James H. Damery's fancy stopper. Treasurer Mattoon of the Watertown savings bank says the institution in the last three months since the revival of business, has surpassed his most san- guine expectations. New depositors are being added to the list every day.
 The retiring master of Federal lodge, No. l, F. land A. M., will install the new officers, next Monday evening.
 Last Thursday evening, Columbia lodge, No. 12, K. of F., worked the rank of Knight. Next Thursday evening the nomination of officers will take place.
 A. F. Smith, editor of THE BEE, was in town, last Saturday.
 The last week made the blacksmiths happy. Hudson Brothers put l50 horses through their hands in the week, besides selling several new sleighs and repair ing old ones.
 meeting or the MASONIC Mutual ben- eft Association was held at the Masonic hall, last Monday evening, Henry G.. Scott and B. H. Mattoon were elected directors for the ensuing year.
 The Evening Star society gave so- cial and dance at the parish house, last Wednesday evening.
 F. H. BrOnson's new house is finished and he expects to move in his family in few days.
 A. A. Smith has opened barber shop near the store of F. N. Barton.
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MIR SMALL DECLINES THE CALL,

Ah oMALL bECL1NE HE CALL.
 Rev MT Small of North Guilford de- clined to accept the call offered him from the Greenfield church. So the people will be treated to candidating the remainder of the winter.
 Mrs J. J. Johnson died in Philadelphia on Tuesday, December 4, after 10 weeks of excruciating suffering. Mrs Johnson will be well remembered by many of the people of this place, having spent at diff ferent times, three summers and one winter in Greenfield.
 Thirty-five dollars was realized from the gift sociable at Miss E. Sturges' to help swell the organ fund. It looks now as though the desired sum would be realized before another winter.
 Miss Clara Amelia Bradley has been spending few days with Miss Josie Burr.
 G. Arthur Banks is still confined to his bed with little improvement.
 Charles Richards and family have moved into the Hiram Thorpe place on Congress street.
 Mrs T. B. Bradley spent Thursday calling on relatives on Burr street.
 Mrs Jacobs of Easton spent Sunday at Hezekiah Banks.
 MT and Mrs c. B. Meeker were m Brooklyn over Sunday.
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friends are cordially invited to be present. A short program of entertainment has been provided by the social committee and the ladies will provide an old fash toned supper.
 Miss Hitchcock of Woodbury has been visiting Miss Lena Nichols.
 o. B. Burton has been making an im- portant addition on the rear of his resi- dence.
 Daniel Ward had his foot quite badly pinched between two pieces of timber, a few days since.
 Miss Hattie French spent the Sabbath with friends in Bridgeport.
 Preparation is being made by the Sum- day school for pleasant time, Christ mas.
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TRUMBULL.
cHAUrAUQUA INTERESTS.

CHAUIAUQUA INTERESTS.
 The Chautauqua meeting was held at the parsonage, Monday evening as usual. The ssquiz" was conducted by Mrs M. l.. Haines and Miss Hattie French. Miss Annie Lendeveg read q paper on Alexander TIT of Russia. There were brief general discussions of the follow- ing subjects: Has England necessarily entered upon period in which her trade must experience national decadence P, The relation Of Russia to the other great nations of the world during the reign of the late Czar, and the points in which that relation is likely to be chang- ed under the new Czar.'
 CHRIsTIANE ENDEAYOR RANNIVERsARY.
 The fourth anniyefsary of tho II F. $. C. E. will be held n tho church narlors. Friday evening at osc1ock III Tn. deavorerss auxl xlliaries j1nioes And l1sir
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SOUTHPORT.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REvOLU.
 TON.
 The Dorothy Ripley Chapter D. A. R.. chapel, Southport CD Tuesday afternoon. December II. The room was tastefully decorated with flags and historic memen. toes hung from the walls. After short business meeting the Daughters devoted themselves to the reception and enter taining of guests from the chapters in Norwalk, Fairfield and Bridgeport. Not. withstanding the indictment weather there was good attendance. The reception committee were Mrs H. T. Bulkley, Mrs Oliver Bulkley, Mrs Oliver Perry, and Mrs Edward Livingston Wells. The pretty tea table was m charge of Mrs Louis B. Curtis and Mrs Howard N. Waterman
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BUCKLENss ARN1CA sALvE.

BUCKLENss ARN1CA sALvE.
 The best sa1ve in the world for ents, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, c0fns and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles or no pay required. It is guarantoed to give perfect satisfActi0n 0r money refunded. Price 25c DOT bOx. Eox ssle by II. II. Hawley, NeRtown,
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GREENFIELD HILL.
DEATH OF STERJu

DEATH OF STERLING WILSON.
 Sterling Wilson dropped dead on the sidewalk, Friday. in Norwalk. His fu- neral was held, Monday, from his late residence and his remains were inferred in Oaklawn. He was about 60 years old, and left a widow. Mir Wilson. was brother-in-law of Ex Selectman W. T. Bulkley.
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BLOOMFIELD.
THE TOBACCO MARKET.

THE TOBACCO MARKET.
 Those who have their '93 crop of to- bacco on hand have no especial cause for feeling very jubilant over the pros- pect. Large dealers say the crop has no merits except as binders and filters. As rule it has not gone through the sweat well and the small proportion of wrappers, owing to the August storms, make it an undesirable crop except on the buyers terms. s. B Hawley has a large number of crops in his warehouse which were packed there last spring. Schoverling was asked to examine the crops, hoping he might buy. The high est offers he made was six cents and did not want to buy at those figures. A few cases were sold on this basis. No other sales except as reported last week
 A MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY. It was very pleasant gathering at the home of MT and Mrs Flank Pinckney on the 25th1 anniversary of their wedding. The house was well filled. An elegant table was set, every one doing them selves and the good things provided jus. tice, and host and hostess were we'll re. membered by goodly number and va riety of presents. The guests were well entertained with music from organ, vio- lin and banjo. The younger people l oSLA6 NheSAS oo kASSH uhACiI ACCO 4uICb3 III dulged in dancing. All enjoyed them. selves to the best of their ability. Be fore returning to their homes all ex. tended the happy couple their best wish. es, expressing the hope that another 25 years might be added to their married l life.
 There is to be party consisting oi married people at the home of MT anC Mrs James Lee on Friday night. Mrs Sophia Kellogg and mother spen, | Sunday in New Haven.
 Clarence HawIey is home from the | Storrs Agricultural college, owing to an injury affecting the use of his eyes received in playing football.
 It is now reported that the Consolida- ted road has bought all the land necces. sary for the contemplated changes at l the Junction and that there is perfect agreement with the towns committee 1T the matter.
 The ladies of St Paul's Guild had sup per at the rectory on Tuesday night, but owing to the ice and the storms, the | profits were only $16 50.
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Dry Goods News.
 December. IA 1894. SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,, w. B. HALL & COMPANY. BARNUM BUILDING, COPELAND BROS OLD STAND. Christmas At fractions Your Expectations are the Measure of Our
 

LEATHER GOODS.
 Music Rolls. Lap Tablets. Ladies' and Gents Toilet Cases, and Collar and Cuffs Boxes. SILVER NOVELTIES.
 Smokers sets. Pin Trays, Match Safes, Ink Stands. Collar and Cuff Boxes, Jewel Cases, Tobacco Boxes. Fruit Knives, Brownie and Noah's Ark Souvenir Spoons.
 Toys. Of every nature and from every country.
 cELLULoID GOODS.
 Toilet Cases, Work Boxes, Manic-re Sets, Handkerchief Cases and an endless variety of Holiday Novelties made from this popular stuff.
 DOLLS.
 If there is kind we haven't got let us know
 We think we have them all.
 CLOCKS.
 There's clock here for your parlor of
 heavy metal, with enamel and Brass trim mings and Cathedral Gong one for your library, even better style; also your chamber
 with alarm. We have every kind you could
 think of. SMOKERS. We are prepared to offer your lady friends iuil assortment or me pipes, ehe meers- chaum, French Briar with real amber and ambesier ends. Ladies' who would not think of going to a cigar store can come here and make their selections and find the first Guali- ty. All warranted.
 CRoCKERY. Everything needed for the holidays, such as Cups and Saucers, Cracker Jars. Creamers, Tea Sets, Childrens Sets and a splendid as- sortment of this line all through. The special will be 300 glass chromos at 29c. | suitablefor the windows, usual price soc.
 CONFECTIONERY DFPARTMEIT. Noah's Ark Sweeties. Perhaps Noah did not think ot these things | in his day, but we have them here at such prices as will tempt you all. A few of the fav- orite kinde: California Buttercups, with cocoanut center l6c lb. Florida Buttercups, with fig center. 14c lb. l Assorted Chocolates Pralines. l6c lb. Fresh Cocoanut Biscuit, 1Oe dog. Marshmallows, the best, 1Sc lb. | And a grand Holiday selection of Fine Can- dies of all kinds, "Watch for our Special" NOTION DEPARTMENT. Has some grand attractions for the Holi days, "Read about them."
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Litcbfield County News
WATERTOWN.
DEATH OF MRS W. E. DowNEs.

DEATH OF MRS W. E. DOwNES.
 Mrs w. E. DowLes, aged 3l years, died Friday, December z, aI 2 p. m. Mrs Downes few days before gave birth to a child, from which she never recovered. The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to MT Downes in the losing of his bride of only year ago. They came to Watertown on the establishment of the Taft school, where Mir Downes is one of the laborers. The funeral services were held at Christ church, Saturday morn ing, December 8, at II a. m., Rev H. N. Cunningham officiating. Undertaken Hickox took the remains to Waterbury in the hearse and from there to her old home in Roxbury, Mass, by rail.
 MASONIC AFFAIRS.
 One of the largest annual meetings in the history of Federal lodge, No, l7, F. and A. M., was held at the Masonic hall, last Monday evening. The lodge is in a good financial condition. During the year one member was lost by death and two by card. Two were initiated an one admitted by card. The officers for the ensuing year are: John J. Galley, w. M.; John W. Moore, $. w.; Frank J. Painter, J. w.; William H. Beers, S. D.; Chauncey s. Dayton, J. w.; Robert V. Magee, s. s.; William J. WhiteS J. s. ; Rev H. N. Cunningham, chaplain Charles Hudson, marshall; Ira c. Hotch kiss, secretary; George Pritchard, treasurer; auditors, William H. Beers, H. H. Bartlett, H. H. Hemminway George Hudson, tyler; trustees, Daniel F. Hannon, E. H. Mattoon, George F. Pritchard
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wAsHINGToN.

Andrew c. Barnes of New Milford and Mrs Jennie Weaver of Washington were married OH Wednesday of this week by Rev c. H. Smith, at the home of Mrs w. G. Bond at Hartford.
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Editorial Ink Drops.

Wanted, to find an American magazine that Is not publishing Napoleon litera- ture. Let us come a little nearer home. How would George Washington do Tor changer
 Hoyt and Murphy, the Bethel counter feiters, will spend six years and eignt months In prison. Sixteen months will be deducted for good behavior. It's dan gerous business to monkey with Uncle Sam's currency.
 The W. l.. Douglas Shoe Co.,, of Brockton, Mass, has done noble and humane act in providing free medical at tendance for it's employees who may be sick. The company has engaged com petent physician to look after the great army in its employ.
 
 The service on the Berkshire division gives satisfaction along the entire length of the line, and not a "kick' has been heard of late. The public is vastly better served than 1t was under the old Housa- tonic management. People who are chronic kickers against great corpora tions should make note of this.
 
 Although THE BEE has some extra advertising at this season or the year the interests of it's readers in the many towns 1t circulates are not allowed to suffer in the least, The news is covered with the same care and thoroughness as Ia wont. The lads" concern the people as they indicate where the public may be sa-ual tnf f ha haaf udy ya mt TIE REE's advertisers are a class to be depended or to carry out their promises.
 The annual meeting of the Newtowr library has just been held. The repoT showed that some 1900 books and ovel drawn out during the year. The library is worthy more general patronage, anc at the price of $l almost anybody car afford to draw books. We would like tC see the library strengthened by the ad dition of more historical and referenc, works, but this Is impossible with tht funds available. There is an excellen chance for some we'll to do citizen to re member the library in their wills. IL would be a lasting memorial.
 
 The enterprise shown by the gentlemen in charge of the lecture course Tn bring ing to Newtown such talent as Dr Ab bot and William Hamilton Gibson, k certainly highly commendable, and New towns people will see that the course is generously patronized. The expense o1 bringing Mir Gibson here is quite large but judging by the interest already shown. there will be large house. A Mir Gibson is a former Newtowner, there is additional reason why he should meet with the compliment of a crowded house Mir Gibson is fascinating speaker anG his lecture ought not be missed by sin gle able bodied person in town.
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS,

WOLF PITS.
 Born, December 9, 2 son to Mir and Mrs Jesse Wells.
 G. H. Hurlbut entertains company from New York.
 w. H. Platt entertained his sister and
 nephew from Danbury, recently. Mrs Morgan lost her horse, last week. It was sick and she had it killed.
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Total, 300, the same as last year.
 A meeting of the teachers will be held at the home of Mrs c. c. Gorham every Saturday afternoon till further notice. These meetings are for mutual improve ment and cannot fail if rightly con- ducted to be of benefit to the schools.
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Close of Bedding, were recent guests of Mrs Wilson Ferris.
 J. Nichols recently entertained his sisters from Weston.
 Miss Mary F. Lyon is spending few days in Bridgeport with her brother, Daniel.
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AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT.


 The musical entertainment given on Monday evening by the Williams family, assisted by Miss Maud Bowdy, was grand success. To lovers of music it was a rare treat seldom enjoyed in our small community. The program was made up ofsquartets, duets, solos and or gan solo, interspersed with readings by D. o. Williams of Mt Vernon, who also played the accompaniments on the or gan. A full test of the quality of the entertainment were the frequent encores of some of the pieces. The solo "Sancta Maria" rendered by Miss Bowdy, was especially fine. The humorous readings py D. c. Williams provoked much laugh ter and applause. Take it as a whole 1t was one of the best entertainments given In the hall for long time and was worthy of a larger audience.
 Master Fred Nickerson, son of Town Clerk Nlckerson, has obtained situa- tion in the New York office of the Will liamsburgh City Fire Insurance Go. We wish him success and hope his name may be enrolled among the bright Red- diag boys who have gone out from among us and done credit to their native town.
 B. D. Sherwood, one of our old Red- ding boys, ran on the democratic ticket as candidate for mayor of Springfield, Mnss. Unfortunately he was defeated by his republican opponent. He realized that this Is bare year for the demo- crats.
 The Faithful Workers are making ar- judgements for a sale of Christmas things. Due announcement of time and place will be given next week.
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IEAsroN.

Nrs Marietta Hill and daughter, Mrs Lloyd Godfrey of Weston, and John