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A MUSICAL EY ENr.


 Local society during the past week has been entertained by an event which has seldom if ever been equalled in the history of Nichols. This was the musi- cal and literary entertainment at the Methodist church, Tuesday evening, September 3, by the Messrs Abrams and Miss Abrams of Croton Falls, and the church choir, with Miss Grace Laine, at the piano as accompanist. The favora- ble weather brought out a fair sized au- dience, who found program of unusual excellence. Great credit should reflect upon all1who assisted and the enthusias- tic applause which greeted the rendition of many of the parts showed the appre- citation of the excellent work by the au. dience. Miss Florence Laine, in her pleasing manner, recited several selec- tions and as an elocutionist she shows rare talent. Of the solos, duets and quartets, of which there were many praise should be given for the admirable manner for which the parts were sung A flute solo by Rev Mir Kelsey was alsc much enjoyed. The piano was kindly loaned by Mrs N. B. Curtis. The gros; receipts of the entertainment were abou 1 S25.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
DEATH OF WILLIAM NICHOLS.

DEATH OF WILLIAM NICHOLS.
 William Nichols died at his home on Pavement Hill, on Friday, September 6, aged 71. A few months ago he had the misfortune to break his leg and he has been confined to the house ever since. It was this and other infirmities that caused his death. His funeral was held at his late residence, Sunday afternoon at o'clock. It was largely attended by his many friends and relatives. The flora offerings were many. Among them was pillow with the word "Uncle" on it also a number of wreaths and other bou quets. The interment was at Oaklawr cemetery. Rev J. B. Kettle officiated The pallbearers were William T. Bulk ley, F. B. Banks, H. B. Burr and l. B Nichols.
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A TIMELY REMINDER.

Each season forces upon our consider ation it's own peculiar perils to health. The advent of fall finds many reduced strength and vigor, poorly prepared to continue the business of life. The stom- ach and bowels, the great highway of animal economy, is especially liable to disorder in the fall. The nervous sys- tenn has also suffered in the struggle. Typhoid fever and malaria in particular find in the fall that combination of earth. air and water that mark this season as especially dangerous. The falling leaves. the decaying vegetables contri- butte their share of contamination. Hoods Sarsaparilla lfurnishes a most valuable safeguard at these important points, and should be used iii the fall be- fore serious slckneas Inn laid you low.
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AT ST STEPHENS

Mass will be held on Sunday next at the usual hour.
 Charles Hanks is painting for Miss Georgia Knapp.
 The school in Judd district opened September 3. Miss Bessie Hayes is the teacher.
 Miss Jessie Bates of Holtsville, l.. l., is visiting at I. W. Wells.
 Wallace Davis is painting in Bedding.
 Daniel Davis visited his brother at No. rotor, last week.
 The Sunday school at the Judd school. house will open at o'clock on and after September 8.
 Mrs H. E. Garfield has visited in Long Hill and Bridgeport, the past week.
 Mss Ella Doran of Rowayton is spend. ing few weeks at D. w. Edwards.
 Charles G. Sherman rides out in a new carriage.
 Arthur Curtiss has returned from a two weeks stay at Block Island.
 Miss Winnie Wakeman has been visit- ing friends In Danbury.
 Lester l.. Burr has resigned his posi- tion in Hartford and Is now in the office of Architect Banks of Bridgeport, committing daily.
 Miss Lewis, the school teacher, boards at George Sims.
 Mrs Sarah Edwards has returned home, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs shelton of Huntington and Mrs Brinsmade of Trumbull.
 Hon F. w. Wheeler, United States Marshal Hayes, Town Clerk D. A. Nichols, Merchant Beach and Dwight Burr, carriage builder, are enjoying an outing at Milford Point. By the ap- pearance of their fine rods and fishing tackle and the large baskets Durdened with bait and other requirements of the sea they cannot fail to gain the seasons most successful record.
 Beside the other live stock offered for sale at auction by B. Hawley & Co.,, next Tuesday, there will be consignment of four horses from Bridgeport.
 Misses May A. Osborne and Katie Field have gone to Kimball Union acad- emy, Meriden, N. H., where they will be roommates. Miss Ethel Wheeler of Monroe is also student at this school The young people gave Miss Bessie Hayes Q "surprisc call" on Friday eve ming. Aiss Hayes is teaching the school
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AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Owing to sickness Bishop Williams was unable to fill his appointment at Trinity church, last Sunday.
 Mrs A. s. Cook is entertaining friends.
 Mrs Mary Fairchild and Mrs k. $. Fairchild spent Wednesday of last week
 with friends in Long Hill.
 Miss Katharine Amber is attending school in White Hill.
 Master Robert Brooks entertained a party of young friends at his home, Sat- urday afternoon The time was pleas antly spent in playing game, etc, after which refreshments were served. The fall term at the Union business col lege, Main and Congress streets, Bridge port, opens September ?. This school provides more students with positions than all other schools in Bridgeport com-
 bined. Write for new catalogue. Severe gripping pains of the stomach and bowels instantly and effectually stopped by Dewitt's collie and cholera cure. E. F. Hawley, Newtown, and s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook, Conn.
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In Fairfield County.
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
TAsHUA CHURCH NEWS.

The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs Joseph Treadwell, Wednesday after. noon, September IS, at 30 o'clock and full attendance is earnestly requested, as this will be business meeting. The gentlemen are invited to supper.
 An effort is being made to form ceme. tery association to enlarge and improve the cemetery. Anyone having friends there and are interested in this good work are requested to send their names the parieh.
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gold bowled berry Espoon, J. F. Bnlkley; gold-bowIed sugar spoon, Eddie Perry and sis ter; pair towels, Rufus Beers and wife hemstitched and embroideredMtray cloth win and sisters; two silver spoons, Stephen Godfrey and wite; napkin ring, Alfred Gil bert; carving knife and fork, Elmer anc Frank Gorham one dozen napkins, Miss Au gusta Marsh; hat and coat rack, Wesley Key holds; bridal greetings, Rev J. F. Duin kerke; glass berry dish, Oracle Osborn.
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The prompt action taken to suppress attempts to establish houses of i'll fame here is commendable, and will be up- held by the best people throughout the town. MT Beecher and all concerned deserve the thanks of lawabiding citizens. It Is well to have it under stood throughout Fairfield county that these places will not be allowed to nxiat in Nnwtnwn.
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PLATTSVILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Annie Roberts has been engaged to teach the school at District No for the fall term.
 Miss Lillie Sherwood has visited friends in Bridgeport for few days.
 MT and Mrs F. J. Booth have moved to Brldgeport to live with their daughter, Mrs Charles Marsh.
 Mrs Burgess and children Of Bridgeport al @ guests of her father, James Marsh.
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The Academy begins the new year on Monday under the leadership of Princi' pal Hoyt. There Is every prospect that the school will have a prosperous year It is a school we can heartily commend
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Affairs of national character will tion. The International exposition of the Cotton states at Atlanta, Ga., opens the 18th, and closes with the year, The dedication of the Chickamauga National Park occurs September 10 to 21, one of the most important events of the year. This park Is something new in military history and would be an impossible scheme in any other country. The gov ernment has already appropriated $725, ,000. The states have added $i00,O00 for monuments and the ex- penses of their commissions. On the day of dedication there will be no less than 1s1 monuments in the park and POO granite markers. The main body of the park embraces the battle field of Chicka. mauga, the legal boundaries as author ized by Congress and ratified by the states of Georgia and Tennessee, con taining 15 square miles, of which II have already been acquired. About 5000 acres of the already acquired portion oi the park are forest and of these 35Ot acres have been so cleared of under
 brush and the smaller timber that car
 riages may be drawn through every part of the tract. A visit to this park and the the Exposition cannot fail to be of great interest to every true American citizer and must leave profound and memor. able impression. Atlanta, 20 years age this autumn, was laid in ruins. The bat tic of Chickamauga was fought, Septem
 Der 19 and 20, 1863. Sherman, burning Atlanta, started with 60,0O0 men for the sea, November l6, 1864, distance ol 300 miles. How startling the contrast
 What wonderful changes 29 years have wrought
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Judd's district, it being her second

in Judd's district, it being her second year.
 Miss Lila Moore returns to Missis- sippi the 18th, having bean engaged for she ooming school year at the same semi nary served last year,
 Lester purdy is attending the Union Business college Ut Bridgeport.
 Mrs Charles E. Lyon has visited her cousin, Miss Wilcox at Stratford.
 At the annual meeting of the cemetery association, II. E Wheeler was elected president, 5. B. Hayes secretary and G. w. Curtiss treasurer. Mrs Whipple is visiting friends in Pennsylvania, Mrs Jane Mallett staying at the rectory during her absence. Mrs John Treadwell entertained Rev Mir Merwin and family on Monday. Miss Jennie Mallett has returned tt her school. Aaron MalletJ and Miss Lillie were | calling on friends in Easton, this week. Mrs stephen Nichols is able to be ou again.
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In Litchfield County,
WATERTOWN.
A BAD SMASHUP,

Patrick Collins and Patrick McFadden drove to Waterbury, Sunday, and com ing home they got opposite the residence of G. M. Summers about S.30, when crash and yell rang out through the stiffness of the night. MT Collins was driving along in careless manner, talk ing with his friend, and wasn't taking any notice of the fact that he was on the wrong side of the road until Howard Wright came along with his milk wagon and brought it before him in realistic manner by smashing 8 wheel, tearing of the shafts and twisting one side of the body of, and throwing the occupants into the street. The buggy was a total wreck. MT Wright got shaft, whiffie- tree and some harness broken. The horses and men escaped without any se- rious hurts
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THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

Miss Alice Nichols has visited her cou sin, Mrs H.A. Nichols of Fairfield Woods, who has lately returned from trip te England.
 T. B. Bradley and family and c. R Nichols and family attended the funeral of their uncle, Sunday.
 Miss M. NJ. Burr has spent few days with her sister, Mrs Charles Nichols.
 Floyd W. Burr is caring for the Con gregational church at Easton during thii month.
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THE NEW SCHOOL

The furniture for the new school has arrived and is being put in place. It is expected to have the building ready to occupy next week.
 Miss Katie Finnell has returned from her vacation. Her little nephew, Francis Keane, is visiting her.
 The fall term at the Union business col- lege, Main and Congress streets, Bridge port, opens September 3. This school
 provides more students with positions
 than all other schools in Bridgeport com
 bined. Write for new catalogue.
 Rev Samuel Gurn ey was called to Bridge
 port, Sunday evening, to preach sermon to American Mechanics Members of Waldem- ere, CIucas and Elias Howe councils of
 Bridgeport, PequOnnOck of StratfOrd and Parl0r Rock of Long Hill were present. The services were held in the North C0neTegRt- ional church, and formed part of fhe cere-
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It has been most too warm, this week, for the polittions to set the political pot boilin', but is suspected that some have begun to gather shavings to start the fire with,
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Editorial Ink Drops.

A pointer for bicyclists Keep ofl the sidewalks.
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Time 2.50, 2.35 1.s. 2.46 Judges, Starter, R. S. Tomlinson, Edward Fay Tor and Albert Squires.
 A peg race was held each day but didn't prove very exciting for the same man and horse easily won each day
 The New Milford band furnished music Thursdays proceedings at this busy and in creasingly popular tair will be given in iull, next week.
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another good fair day, only It was so very hot; Men marched around with their coats and vests of and then could not keep comfortable
 But the people came just the same, and for the first two days the gate receipts showed 8
 larger attendance than for the same days the previous lyear. The takiTs, what few there
 were, all had their lungs at work and made
 all the noise they could to help let the people
 in the surrounding country know that some:
 thing unusual was going on They nearly all
 propose to the guIlelessvictim to give. Sl for
 D cents, but somehow they make money all
 the while.
 THE SHOW OF HORSES
 compared favorably with other years. In
 class 34 for draft stallions, J. B Merwln was
 the only exhibi or and was given first pre-
 mium by the judges, E. O. Marsh and F. II.
 Warner.
 In Class 35 tor trotting bred stallions. H H.
 Warner and J. E. Capewel got first premiums
 on their handsome stallions and Oscar Larson
 and s A. Anderson were awarded second pre-
 mium by the judges, w. 4. Beers and H. E.
 Garlick,
 premium winners were E: J. Calvin, Alfred Johnson, George Corbin, E. B. BuckiT gham, while P. Clark, s. A. Anderson and Homer Buckingham had to take up with second place. Other exhibitors were w. B. Leayen- worth, John H. Hall, D. Cooper and l. Can field, judges E. O. Marsh, F. 4. Warner. Class 37, Trotting bred mares and colts, E. J. Emmons, s. B. Smith, and 4 NJ. Booth took first, S.. 3. Smith, Fred Lendeveg. sherman Cogswen second. Other exhibitors were Oscar Larson, Sherman Hartwell, Nicholas
 stanb. Edward Hungerford, judges w. A Beers, H. E. GarllcK.
 Class s. family horses, A. Nj. Booth took first on single horses, Ferris 2d, and on pairs Taylor and Green first, Nicholas Staub second Others to exhibit were ! E. Grannis, s D. Green, J. Marsh, judges W. A. Beers, H. E. Garlick.
 A special class for ponies was made and Henry Stuart given two first premiums on his exhi bits.
 The trotting Wednesday was good but not as exciting as on Tuesday. tor one horse did the trotting in each class and the rest fell m behind. In the 2.45 class SHERMAN CHIEF, entered by J. E. Hungertord, was much admir- ed for his good looks and good work. Fol lowing is the summary ot Wednesday, 'sitrots: :: 2.45 CLASS. Sherman Chief, J. E. Hungerford, New Milford, III Barb, J. E. Capewen, woodbpry, 222 Sam. G. W. Drakeley, |" 5 } 3 Santa Anna, Ira M. Booth, Roxbury, 3 f 5 Hazel, Charles c. Peck, Newtown, I , 5 Time 2-39 1-2, 2.46 If, 2.45 3.S0 SPECIAL. AnnieC, P. Squires, II Jessie B, Art Buckingham, 23 Daisy, D. Lathrop, ? Lizzie, NJ. Patchen, 2 5 Dan, K. Green, Time 2501-2. 25o PACING RACE SPECIAL. Domino, J. Marsh, ? l Dr Smith, c. s. Schreyerr MaVfOwer, , 2
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HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, RiIiousness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant Laxative. An DrrGg1sts-
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LONG HILL.
GRACE CHURCH AFFAIRS

GRACE CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, Sep tember 13: 8.30 a. m., Holy Communion at 2.30 P. m., evening prayer and ser mon. No Sunday school.
 It was matter of great disappoint- ment to many that serious illness pre- vented Bishop Williams from keeping his appointments on Sunday, and every one wishes he may speedily recover and be able to take up his work once more.
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SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,, BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
c. K. BUSTED & SON.
1O7 State St., Barnum-Union Buildir

107 State St.. Barnum- Union Building
 Chna Coekry Glass ing Goods Wedding dinner lamp verwa cutlery kitchen furniture stausry and article need for housekeeping We defy reliable goods Call and when Bridgeport.
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the exhibitor and took Ist on two and tour yearold COWS and 2d on heifer calt and tour. year-old COW. Judges. H. o. Averill, Darwin Keeler, W. L. Hopkins.
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POTATOES DOWN TO THIRTY FIVE CENTS.
 A heavy crop of potatoes has put the price down to 35 cents bushel, although many refuse to sell for less than soc.

Columbia lodge, No. 12, K. of P. worked the first rank, last Thursday evening.
 George Trewren and John J. Galley attended the session of the grand lodge Knights of Pythias, last Tuesday anC Wednesday, at Stamford.
 The Misses Hope and Katie Movies have returned to Watertown after wis it of one year at their old home in Ire land.
 Alonzo Seymour and family have gone for two weeks vacation to Bell Island. Monsieur Grandgwillim and family moved to Torrington, Monday.
 The citizens turned out enmasse ane fixed the sidewalk running from thu brick store to the Buel Heminway line E. c. Marggraff, H. H. Bartlett, G. M Summers and many others marshallee the hosts in manner, which is deserv ing of the highest commendation. Int time was about two hours and in tha short space a sidewalk was improved that if not credit to the town it is so i can be walked on without danger to life or limb. If few axes had been taker along and trees removed it would have been very advantageous. B. H. MattOOn attended an important committee meeting at tie Pythian Granl lodge session in Stamford, Tuesday evening.
 k. V. Masee, agent for the Columbis bicycle. went to Hartford on business trip, last Monday. Charles Hudson found excellent wa ter at 13 feet deep in the well which hs has sunk on the lot recently purchased of J. H. Taylor. H. H. Bartlett and family are spend ing their summer vacation at the White Mountains.
 The regular communication of Fedora lodge. No.17, F. and A. M., will be helG Monday evening at o'clock.
 A number of Watertown Odd Fellows drove to Waterbury, last Monday even ing, to witness the exemplification of tht degrees by Townsend lodge.
 The Citizens cornet band gave an opeI air concert in OakYille, last Friday even ing.
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THE SECRET SOCIETIES,

Court Merritt Heminway, A. O. F. of A., will hold a grand festival at the new town hall on the evenings of September 13, IA and 16. Attractions of different kinds will be in progress each evening, besides dancing. Music by Holt's or cbestra. Judging from the management and from former fairs held by the or ganization, order will be maintained and 8 good time will be enjoyed by those who afford themselves the privilege of being present. The admission will be 15 cents.
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NICHOLS.

monies in honor.of the 5oth anniversary ot the order.
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Castoria.

"Castoria isso well adapted tochildren that Irecommend it as superior to any prescription known to me-" H. A. ARCHER, M. D..
 Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
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The Fairs Begin.
THE NEW MILFORD FAIR
BETTER AND BIGGER THAN EVER.


 The New Milford Agricultural associa- tion opened their l7th annual fair very ausplciously at the fair grounds, just over the Housatonic river on the hill, on Tues. day of this week. It didn't look like q real good fair day early in the morning for lowry looking clouds hung over oIC Mt Tom and just spoiled that pretty view to the northward which is enjoyed by SC many of the visitors who occasionally get breath of time to gaze away to the hills to see what kind of panorama o1 beauty is spread out about there. But { few lowry clouds didn't make any differ ence with the management of the New Milford fair, for bright and early they were at their posts of duty, from Presi dent A. J. McMahon down to the mos humble of the superintendents, and righ here it ought to be remarked in justice | t0
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.The use of 'Castoria' is so universal and it's merits so well known that it seems a work of supererogation to endorse it. Few ara the intelligent families wao do not keep Castoria within easy reach"
 CARLos MAzrrs. D. D..
 New York City.
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Mass will be held on Sunday next at the usual hour.
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HoLSTEIN GRADE,

Oscar Darwin took lst on heifer calt and second On a COW. Judges, Mott Darling, S.
 li,nrr
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-02-02

MANY persons who are superstitious re-
gard the breaking of a looking glass as an
omen of bad luck, said traveller "but l
had an experience once where think that
the breaking of II looking glass was the
means of saving my life. ] was a keeper
in the state insane asylum at the time.
One evening about Il o'clock was sitting
in my room reading, when / heard the
door suddenly open, and on turning around
was startled to sec one of the patients, a
man whose mania often took most vio-
lent form, standing in the doorway Ho
had always been kept under lock and key,
and how he managed to get out is Tlys-
terry to me to this day. / tried to appear as
cool as possible and asked him what he
wanted. Il have come to kill you, he
replied, at the same time taking from his
pocket pistol, which he had gained pos
session of in some unaccountable manner.
AS he advanced toward me his eyes wan
dered around the room, when all at once
he saw his own image in a large mirror
that hung on the wall. His whole demean.
or changed in an instant, and seeming to
forget all about mo he crept toward what
he supposed to be another man. Sudden
ly, with YELL he raised the pistol and
fired point blank at his image in the glass.
The mirror was broken into a thousand
pieces. His back was turned to me, and in
an instant l sprang upon him and held
him till help arrived. I have always
thought that glass was the means of saw
ing my life. st Louis Globe Democrat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-02-02
Niavi Testimonial.

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the use of Viavi l am anxious the public
should know what blessing has come
TO us with the ViavI Remedies
/ have suffered with complication of
diseases for six years, have been in the
hospital in San Francisco but have found
nothing that has benefited me SO much
as Viavi.
would recommend it to the suffering
people of Honolulu.
Any one wishing to ask me in regard
to it may call at my home on Beretania
near Nuuanu street.
MRS. SCHRADER
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