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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-26
FASSETTS GOOD FIGHT.
pI.ArTs UNwARRANTABLE INTERFER-
ENCE IN CHEMUNG POLITICS.
TRYING TO GAIN HIS ENDS BY PROMISES OF PAT
RoNAGE-FAssETT's WORK FOR NEw-YoRK
CITY REFORM RILLs-THE DEEP PRIN-
CIPLE INVOLVED IN THE
CONTEST.
rvaox A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRrsuNEj

rynoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. J
Elmira, Aug 25.-It has frequently been said
that Chemung County contains more politicians
70 the square inch than any other county in the
state: and the development within its borders OF
David b. Hill, who eats. sleeps and thinks poll
tics twenty-four hours in the day. would lead
neople TO think that the county did indeed contain
some extraordinary elements Of political nature
This peculiar character Of the county impresses a
stranger just at present in remarkable degree.
since most of the Republicans and many Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-26
DRIVEN OUT OF MADAGASCAR
CASE OF OFFICIAL HOUNDING
CONSUL wETTER AS JUDGE, PROSE.
CUTOR, WITNESS. AND WITHAL.
PERsECUTOR.

CHARLES LYONS OF BOSTON TELLS HOW
CHARGE WAS TRUMPED Up AGAINST HIM AND
HE WAS TREATED WITH THE MOST OUT
RAGEous INJUSTICE BY THE AMER
ICAN REPRESENTATIVE IN TAM
ATAvE. AND SAYS 1T WAS
ALI. FROM MOTIVES
OF PERSONAL
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BRIDGEPORT.
A FIRE PROOF sToREHOUsE.

Architect Harrison G. Lamson has made the drawings and specifications and will superintend the construction of large storehouse, practically fire proof. The building will be heavily framed and so constructed as to admit with perfect safety of the placing of safe weighing 20 tons at any point on the second floor. The size of the build ing on the ground will be 30 feet by 70 feet and each story will be 10 feet high. Such storehouse is much needed in Bridgeport. It is to be built for the enterprising truckman, the mover of fur niture and pianos, W. H. Latin, by the well known builders and real estate dealers, Warren H. Lamson & Go. This includes real estate transaction of some magnitude. MT Latin has pur- chased from the Lamson Go. six build- ing lots, each 50 feet front, running through from Capitol to Garfield avenue. On this plot of ground there is also to be built at once by Lamson & Go. an at tractive dwelling facing Capitol avenue, which is to be the residence of Mir Lat fin
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DEERFIELD.

After having been married over II years MT and Mrs Edgar B. Nichols welcomed Valentine to their home in Cohoes, N. r., in the shape of little daughter. Mother and daughter are doing we'll, MT Nichols is a son of Charles Nichols of this place and is well known here.
 Mrs Edward Brotherton of Cross Highway was guest of her mother on Monday.
 Miss Clara A. Bradley of Bradley street has visited Miss Laura Dowd.
 J. R. Jennings has been to see his daughter in New Haven, who has been quite sick.
 Miss Helen E. Jennings of Congress street has been the guest for several days of Miss Alice Nichols.
 Miss Martha NJ. Burr is visiting her sister, Mrs George B. Cowles of New Britain.
 MT and Mrs A, H. Pease have moved in R. B. Jennings house. We give them a cordial welcome.
 A number of the young people attend ed the party at Frank Wards in Easton.
 Charles Lockwood's horse, which he has had for so many years, died last week.
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MONROE.
EAST VILLAGE.

Sunday school next Sunday at 12 90 p. m.; preaching service at 1.30 p. m.. subject, "Conscience."
 A season of sickness has held sway in this locality for some weeks past. Among those on the list are Mrs Johnson, Mrs Stevens, Mrs w. W. Bliss, William Clark and W. W. Bliss and Mrs s. D. Sharp.
 Rev MT Zeiter has been invited by the Y. M. c. A. of Derby to address their meeting, next Sunday afternoon at o'clock, on the topic '''The young man iD business
 The first term of the East Village school closed, last Friday. The prizes for scholarship were awarded to Flor ence Clark, Emily Twist and Flora Burr; for good conduct to John Raw for punctual attendance to Edith Bliss
 Rev Arthur J. Smith and family are visiting at Mir Waterbury's. W. W. Bliss took trip to New York last week.
 On Tuesday evening, February 26, the IS. s. and s. s. s. club" will give an en. tertainment in the church. The admis- sion will be 15 cents. The proceeds foI the benefit of the pastor. If the weather is unfair on Tuesday the entertainment will be given Wednesday.
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BETHLEHEM.
PERSONAL AND TOWN TOPICS.

i PERSONAL AND TOWN TOPICS. Last Saturday, while George Zeigler
 was unhitching spirited horse, he was seyerly kicked in the side, and had one leg bruised. 1 The auction of the personal property of s. l.. Bloss on Friday, the 18th, was
 we'll attended and the sales in general
 were satisfactory. Auctioneer George P. Crane of Woodbury made $50 sales in about as many minutes, amounting to $350. The weather was very fine.
 Editor Smith enjoyed the hospitality of H. E. Atwood, last week Friday night. Most of the main roads are open for travel at this writing, Monday morning. We do not know how long they will re- main so.
 A. c. Lake reports his heaviest spring lamb to weigh B pounds, February IS. Let us hear from the next.
 Rev Dwight Stone officiated in Morris, last Sunday, morning and evening.
 Royal B. Lakes daughter, Miss Edith, has been very sick with pneumonia, but l is somewhat better now.
 Mrs George Carpenter has had light attack of pneumonia. Charles Lynn had the misfortune to fall and hurt his side quite badly, recent ly.
 Fred Lynn lost COW recently with l milk fever. Carr Watson visited his niece, Mrs Frank Pickett,i in Torrington, on Wednes- day and Thursday of last week. He was accompanied by MT and Mrs Burch- ard of Pennsylvania and Miss Nellie Bierce.
 Mrs George Hoyt is being cared for by her sister from Albany, N. Y. E. Irving Stone is unable to bear any weight on his injured leg. Dr Ketcham has attended him. Mrs N. l.. Bloss spent several days in | Waterbury, and reached home on Tues day.
 Nelson Flower is home from Water bury sick.
 Alderman D. D. Gregory of Waterbury, Mrs Gregory and Miss Bertha W. Gre gory spent Sunday at F. P. Hayes.
 Miss Julia Guild is caring for Mrs Glosky.
 Luther c. Scott and Miss Jennie L. Scott are away visiting friends in Guil- ford, New Haven and Branford. We have had several cases of grip, which afflicted Frank Stoughton, David Judd and Mrs Judd. Miss Anna Churchill of Waterbury, 1 cashier at Skidmore's store, visited at Dea s. P. Hayes, ,last week. Miss Carrie Churchill of Woodbury also visited al | the same place.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

After five years successful trading at 423 Main street, Bridgeport, Hurd & Jones will dissolve partnership During the next 30 days, commencing Saturday, February 23, at l o'clock, p. m., one half of their large stock of fancy dry goods and notions must be sold to satis- fy retiring partner. All the friends and patrons of this firm far and near, are cordially invited to take advantage of this extraordinary chance to secure bar gains. It will be the greatest sale of fancy goods and notions ever known in Bridgeport as the stock must positively be sold in 30 days, regardless of value and price.
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FROM THE LATE EDITOR BAILEY's PEN.

There is young man in Bean Hill, this state, who has occasion to remem- Der the temperance movement. He was wanted as a witness in liquor case, bat being naturally of a retiring and unostentatious disposition, he sought to avoid the officer, and ran into the sweat ing vault of a tannery where the hair is steamed from hides. While he was thus sequestered-a prey to many and con- fiicting emotions. the engineer innocently turned on the steam, and when the your g man came forth, he was sight to behold. There wasn't spear of hair on his head. It was bowling waste of parboiled
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In Fairfield County.
GREENFIELD HILL.
GRANGE AND PERSONAL JorrINes.

GRANGE AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS.
 Seventy-ffve or more were at the Grange valentine sociable on Wednesday evening at William Wilson's. Simon Bradley furnished the music,,for dancing, which was indulged in in three rooms. Not far from SIS was realized.
 A number from this place attended Platt Pease's school exhibition at Lyon's Plains on Friday evening. All report a good time and a fine entertainment. which speaks well for both teacher and scholars.
 Mrs s. J. Grumman of Bridgeport is at H. B. Burr's assisting Miss Oracle Gould in the care of Mrs Alden Gould who has been so very sick for over six weeks.
 On Thursday evening, as Howard Wakeman was driving on Burr's street, he ran into snowbank and turned over Fortunately he nor his horse was not hurt and the carriage wasn't damaged very badly.
 Mrs R. B. Jennings was taken bleed ing at the nose in the night on Wednes. day and being unable to stop the flow of blood, the doctor was hastily summoned She has had a number of attacks.
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NEWnOWN, CONN. BEE.
 FRIDAY, rEB.22, 1895
 CIRCULATION: JANUARY i, 1892. e1o LAST WEEK S2uU
BEE.
Litchfield County News
WASHINGTON.
wAsHneroN's SUCCESSFUL GRANGE.

WASHMGTON'S SUCCESSFUL GRANGE.
 Wednesday evening the Grange "Lecturer's Hour'' or literary exercises were open and free to all who chose tt come in and enjoy the first evening witt the new carpet and piano. The piano is fine tone Chickering. The selections executed by Miss Marsh and Mrs Cogs we'll were loudly applauded. The pro gram was as follows:
 Song. "Merrily sing", by the choir. | Welcome by Lecturer, W. T. Kilborn.
 Recitation, "The Children's Hour," by Mas 1 ter Herbert Hallock. l Piano solo, Miss Marsh, Good dinner for every day in the week Sunday, menu by E. Clark; Monday, Mrs Charles c. Ford; Tuesday, Mrs E. c. White | head; Wednesday, Mrs H. E. Frisbee; Thurs day, Mrs M. E. Kinney; Friday, Mrs A. A Titus; Saturday, Mrs F. L. Hallock.
 Solo, "Warrier Bold", by Sherman Cogs we'll.
 Reading, Jimmie Browns Surprise Party" by Mrs K. c. Whitehead. Piano solo, Miss Marsh. Solo, "Three Sailor Boys", Mir CogsweIl.
 Farce, Initiating Granger" Two Degree: in Huckleberry Grange"
 Song, There's good time coming, help il on," by the choir
 At the close notice was given of a poverty sociable to be held in the Grange hall Monday evening, February IS. Among the new furnishings of the hall was noticeable handsome ease, ,present. ed by MT and Mrs R. W. Squires, com posed of the implements of agriculture, three forks, rake and sickle and chain beautifully enameled in white and gold. Withal an artistic piece of work and we'll worthy of mention.
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died of acute Bright's disease in the car .ly hours of the morning of February 19.
 Mrs George Hopson Is improving
 Jerome Judd of Bulls Bridge was se- verely bitten by treacherous shepherd dog during the time of our late blizzard. We wish we could chronicle the death of the dog, but sad to say he still lives, as do several other CUTS of like disposition in our town. x
 Miss Underhill has recovered from her illness and is again to be found at her accustomed place in Flanders dis trict school.
 The Misses Stewart are enjoying the splendid sleighing for we see their fine span of horses out nearly every day.
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WEST CORNWALL.
PERSONAL JoTTINGs.

Miss Bessie Hart of Riverton is visit ing at William c. Hart's.
 James Cochrane is out once more after having long siege with the grip.
 Joseph Memmott was home over Sun day.
 Miss Annie Harrison returned, last Wednesday, from her visit in New Ha- ven. Mrs Henry Rogers has been quite sick with the grip, but at this writing is i'm proving. William Sheppard has goneto Walling- ford to work. Fred Calkins, who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia, is somewhat better. David l.. Smith was on the sick list, last week. Mrs Henry Cole had shock, last Sun day morning, and II thia writing is very
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STEVENSON.

The masquerade, Tuesday evening, was pleasing affair to all who attended. Aunt Dina brought out good deal of comment, as well as aothers equally the same.
 James Clark and wife had the present of valentine the 14bh. It is girl.
 Why is it every one talks about the SC. were cold and stormy weather and noth- ing is said about the beautiful days? We hope every one is thankful for such.
 Fred McEwen of Bristol visited his perents, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
SOUTHPORT.

Henry Johnson, a Swede, has pur- chased the Gaylord place of Mrs Dr Cooley and has moved his family into it.
 Mir and Mrs A. T. White are on the sick list. pr Cooley attends them.
 Several neighbors of A. T. White turned out, last Saturday, and got him a woodpile, for which he returned thanks.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
GREAT REMOVAL SALE.

We understand that the library pro pose to rent the store now occupied by MT Northrop at 31 John street, over his head, and turn him out. To be prepared as far as possible for such an emergency he will close out his stock at and below cost. Now is the time to beautify your homes. He has good assortment of framed pictures which you can buy at
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
OUR HUsTLING CITY

Has some prominent firms engaged in the shoe business but none are better known or have sold so many boots, shoes and rubbers as c. H. Bennett & Son. They are making speciality now of children's fleece lined rubbers at 20 cents, former price 60 and 75 cents; sizes from to ,. Children's rubbers at 10 cents. Mems satin calf shoes are mark ed down from S1 79 to $1.19. Ladies cork sole shoes marked down from $3 to $1 9s. Their winter stock all marked down to close out. See their new ad- vertisement.
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The Calhoun street school took a sleigh ride to New Milford with their teachers and had a fine time, coming home in the small hours.
 Sherman Hartwell sent three Ameri- can birds to Newberne, N. o., last week.
 A Christian Endeavor social will be held at Henry Barney's on Thursday evening.
 Mrs Sherman Woodruff has been mak- ing visit of a week at A. G. Bakers in Danbury.
 Mrs John Black, who has been III for long time, is improving and is about the house again. Rev Dr Spencer is in New York for 8 few days.
 The Poverty social at the Grange hall on Monday evening was very unique affair. Postoffice, grab bag, music and refreshments were enjoyed by all. George Watts, dressed as Miss Smith of New York, leaned upon the arm of Charles Buckingham in very patron izing manner. A dialogue between Will ! bur Kilbourn and Frank Coles produced much merriment. Wallace Richmond's suit and his Reclamation also deserve mention.
 l A. s. Barnes coachman, who has been very ill here, was taken to the New York hospital on Tuesday. The annual meeting of the St Johns l sewing society will occur at the home of Mrs William Church. Tea will b. served.
 Howard Farrand, who injured his arm is not yet able to be about much. l Johnes Anderson is very ill. He fel and injured his back and does not recov CT as rapidly as his friends could wish I The singing school, free for all tht young people of the town. is held twt evenings in week.
 This week, Rev P. A. Fair visits Dan bury, Bethel and Stamford. He will re
 turn on Thursday.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Wednesday evening, the 9th. Rev G. w. Hinckley of East Fairfield, Maine, told of his work among homeless boys. He is very interesting speaker and those who heard him did not wonder at the success he has had in caring for his boys, who come from all parts of the country. There are 64 boys now in his home.
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 Mrs Charles Wakeman's little niece, Miss Pearl Wood of New Haven, is to make it her home with her for while.
 Mrs John Foster and Miss Nellie Brad ley are to visit Mrs Thomas Foster of Long Island, this week.
 William H. Fanten shot two black ducks on the Aspetuek river, a.few days ago.
 Richard Bradley's brother is spending the winter with him in Aspetuck.
 Some farmers have lost their potatoes by the recent cold storm.
 Mrs Wilson Sherwood has been the guest of Mrs O. M. Abbott.
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i'll, with but slight hopes of her recov.
WATERTOWN.

A LONG PERIOD OF FAITHFUL SERVICE
 Thomas Shields, the popular and faith ful section foreman on the Watertowr branch, will complete 29 years of service for the road in July next. MT Shields is popularly known as "Tom" and no sec. tion of the Consolidated's track is more carefully looked after. At this sea. son of the year he has four assistants Mr Shields takes an active interest ir town affairs, and is not backward in put ting motion if he sees fit.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
ASPETUCK.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

The pastor of the Center street church, Rev MT Warriner announced last Sabbath that the trustees of the Good Templar's lodge had given quit claim deed of the Temperance hall to the trustees of the Methodist church and society, where upon the congregation gave the donors a vote of thanks. It is now hoped that all debts on the property will be paid oil and necessary Improvements made.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
In New Haven County
SOUTHBURY.
DEATH OF MRS AMBLER.

The funeral of Mrs Ambler, who died in Danbury. was attended at the Metho- dist church, shortly after the arrival of the noon train. Rev J. O. Munson officiated. Mrs Ambler was former we'll known and highly respected resi-, dent of this place. Since the death of her husband she has lived among her children, whom three sons and three daughters survive her. Two sons, and two grandsons and two sons-in-law acted as pail bearers. The interment was in the family lot at Pine Hill cemetery. Her age was S4 years.
 Some of our ladies went to Hartford to hear Lady Somerset and Miss Will lard, but like many others, were disap, pointed.
 A valentine sociable was held at the Methodist church parlors, last Wednes- day evening.
The Newtown bee., 1895-02-22
HORSES GOING CHEAP.

If you are in need of horse an excep- tional opportunity is offered you to se- cure one, at Cooks Park City stables, Kossuth street, Bridgeport. They have a number which must be sold at once and those who buy there are assured of square dealing and honest representa- tions.
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Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, biliousnes 1aundi0s. indigestion. sick headache. 25o.

bottom prices. All breakable articles, toys, dolls and in fact his whole stock will be sold at price that will move them. Call at 31 John street when you visit Bridgeport, and secure some of these bargains.
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scalp. He don't squander any time now in looking at the spring styles of hats, but just gets under a bread-and-mi poultice, and bounds around, and rips and rares at prohibition with as much interest as if he was the sole owEer of brick distillery.-CDanbury News.
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SHELTON.

The physicians are kept quite busy, as many are sick with colds, which fre- quently develop into the grip.
 Selectman Palmer is recovering from his illness and Is able to be out.
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MIDDLEBURY.
METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.
 The presiding elder preached Sunday afternoon and held the quarterly meeting at the Methodist church. He was very much pleased with the report of the church. Rev Haven Foote had an invi- tation to return for another year. There was temperance union meeting held at the Methodist church, Sunday evening, the 17th. The ladies from Wa terbury carried on the meeting. Mrs Dr Cook, president of the Waterbury Union, led the meeting. There was an address from Mrs Smith and Mrs Bassett. Two solos were rendered by Mrs Lines. Mrs Fred Abbott was the organist. A num- Der from both Waterbury Unions were present. Some new names for honorary members were added to our Union list. We thank the Waterbury ladies for their help.
 The snowdIifts have had no terror for c. H. Daniels, the fish dealer, who made his trips with one exception as usual. He invades Watertown on Friday and Woodbury on Thursday.
 Mrs c. H. Daniels has been i'll with the grip.
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ROXBURY.
AT THE STATION.

 Allen Joyce, the popular merchant at the Station, keeps his stock of groceries fresh and up to date. His prices are reasonable, and every customer is as- sured of honest treatment. Samuel Roswell has just recovered from the effects of severe cut on his left hand, which he inflicted while cut ting wood in the mountain about one mile from house, few weeks ago. He was trimming limb, holding it with his left hand and had raised his ax with his right hand when it caught on a grape vine overhead, and glancing, made an ugly wound on the back of his left hand and thumb. It was narrow es- cape from the loss of his entire hand w. c. Mower has had severe attack of grip, requiring the attention of Dr Pons.
 The work of cutting stone commenced in Mower Brothers stone yard, near the I depot, this week. The school in the Center taught by Mrs Willard Hodge will close it's winter term, February P. Mrs Hodge has beer engaged to teach the spring term. Mrs Rosa LeTourneau, who has beer very seriously sick with grip, is con. valescing.
 There was sociable at the Episcopa rectory, Wednesday evening.
 The sevices held in Tyrrell's hall by it is hoped will prove of material benefit to all.
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KENT.
PERSONAL JoTTINGs.

Rev w. ". Kirk, for many years To- cal preacher of the reformed Methodist church, died at midnight, Monday, Feb- ruary IS. Fred Barton, son of Elmer Barton,
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A PLEASANT ANNIVERSARY GATHERING.
 A very pleasant home gathering was held at the house of MT and Mrs Henry Woodruff, last Tuesday evening, the 10th, it being the 18th anniversary of their wedding. Mrs Adams assisted in receiving the guests, about 70 being present. Games and singing were en- joyed by all. Choice refreshments were served, after which, as the older ones be- gan to depart, the large dining room was cleared and dancing was indulged in by the younger ones until late hour.
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GUNNERY GOSSIP.

The German play under the direction of Miss Clavel, last Friday evening, wal success and was much enjoyed.
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CHARLES CRANE, the Bethlehem
 D~Y Goods Man.

Bargains in Cloaks for Ladies. A regular $lO Cloak for 87aS. The finest quality of Hos. iery for Ladies, 9 bargain tor 29c. A few more ot those popular fannels shirts for men at $1
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In recent editoral the Salem, Oregon, Independent says: "Time and again have we seen Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tried and never without the most satisfactory results. Whenever we see person afflicted with hoarseness, with cough or cold, we invariably advise them to get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy; and when they do, they never regret it. It always does the work, and does it we'll" For safe by E. F. Haw- ley, Newtown, and s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook.
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Hoods pills are the best atter-dinner pills, assist digestion, cure headache. 25c.
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Salt Rheum often appears in cold weather, attacking the palms of the hands and other parts of the body. Hoods Sarsaparills, the great blood purifier, cures salt rheum.
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ROMFORD.

Mrs Frank Powers is in East Morris
 Miss Louise Shaughnessy has returned to her home in New York.
 Mrs Jerome Wedge is visiting her sis ter in Waterbury.
 MT and Mrs Joseph Sanford are the happy parents of Miss Pearl Belle San- ford.
 We have at last burrowed out through the drifts.
 There was dance at Daniel McIlra- vey's, last Friday. Such pleasant pas- times have entirely superseded the old fashioned reading circles.
 Daniel McIlravey will vacate the Dea Baldwin place and move back to his own farm.