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The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19
HAPPENINGS AT THE CoNGREGATIoNAL
 CHTIRCH.

The pastors subject for next Sunday morning will be "Some Thoughts Sug- gested by the Sea-"
 The April missionary meeting, which occurs one week from next Sunday even- ing, April 2S, will be especially interest," ing. The topic for the meeting is to be "What is being done to save our cities ?' and among other work presented may be expected some account of the Salvation Army and it's leaders.
 An interesting feature of the Easter service last Sunday morning was the giv- ing out to the children of bags of potatoes, which they are to plant and bring the re- suit to the harvest festival in the fall. These potatoes will be on hand for several Sundays to come, that any of the child- ren who were absent last Sunday may be supplied. The idea has taken well with the young people, and great harvest is expected from their labor,
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pture Reading.
EASTER AT ST JOHNS.


 The people of St Johns church had happy Easter, as usual. The services were we'll attended and it was noticeable that very large proportion of the con gregation received the Holy Communion. The flowers were especially fine and the music was the most elaborate ever known ih that church, both services being most ly choral. The offerings amounted to $57 24 At the o'clock service tht, orchestra played two selections, and Holy Baptism was administered. The infant son of MT and Mrs William B. Banker was christened Eugene Arm strong; and the infant son of MT and Mrs Henry Becker was christened Henry Orrin. The rector read Dr Langford's letter on Easter custo ms, to the chil- dren; and ths L n en offerings were col lected. The amount contained in the Pyramids was $29.49
 The annual meeting of the parish was held on Monday evening. The treasurer reported all bills paid and balance in the treasury. The church property ia in good repair and much improved. The election resulted as follows: Wardens, J IT. Warner, Minott Augur; vestrymen w. K. Ackley, s. c. Bull, M. B. Terrill clerk, l. F. Blackmap; treasurer, K. N Betts; delegates to convention, w. F Ackley, s. F. Glover; substitutes, W. E. Banker, George Tugnot. A resolution of thanks to the choir and organist fol their free and faithful services, was pasf ed, with hearty expressions of apprecia tion.
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S1oo REWARD, $1o0,

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded dls: ease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages and that is Catarrh. Halls CatarTh Cure IS the only positive cure now known Io afitnfionai disease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken inter nally acting directly upon the blood and mu scous surfaces of the system. thereby destroy ing the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the consti The proprietors have so much faith in it's cur. alive powers, that thty offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. x
 A8-sold by druggists, 75c,
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ANOTHER MEETING WARNED.

Not uudauuted the advocates of the stone crusher have petitioned for another town meeting. The selectmen have ac- cordiugly warned another meeting for Wednesday, April 24, at p. m. The petition for the sidewalk is not included in this call. Following are the signers of the petition for the meeting next Wednesday: W. A. Leonard, c. H. Gay, W. F. Hayes, l.. c. Morris, H. B. Coger Jr., D. w. Kissam, l. B. Harris, A. F, Clarke, l.. s. Mason, NJ. J. Hnulihan, E. M. Smith, 0. F. Beardslev, R. H. Beers, K. F. Hawley, c. H. Northrop, E. J, Hall, NJ. c. Hawley, Edward Taylor, G. A. Haugh, J. A. Tillson, M. B. Terrill, Edward Troy, Minott Augur, H. H. Curtis, s. r. Glover, Philo Nichols.
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wATERTnwN

A NEW PLUMBING AND TIMING STORE.
 Watertown is to have another store, plumbing and timing establishment, F. E. Wheeler and Floyd Hitchcock occupy ing the store in the Pythian hall block, under the firm name of Hitchcock & Wheeler. They will carry 8 fine stock in their line. MT Wheeler is young man and will have charge of the store. By prompt attention to business, and a fair treatment, they hope to receive a share of the patronage. Give them g call.
 A. M. Hard, the popular liveryman, is driving handsome pair of dark bays. for heavy work.
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As the milk team of Henry D. Lake was left standing in front of A. B. Fan- cher's store at Hawleyville, they started on run, and overlook Asa Hawley. The pole of MT Lakes team ran into the seat of MT Hawley's wagon, and threw him over the dashboard. Mir Hawley's wag- on and harness was considerably dam- aged, but no damage was done to MT horse
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The boys and girls of the Street have 8 club all of their own, styled the Knights and Ladies of the Round Table. Their officers are: President. Agnes Platt; vice president, Carlton Hubbell :; treasurer, Miss Mabel Taylor; secretary, Miss Mabel Morris. They are to give an entertainment soon at the Grange hall.
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FOR A LIBRARY BENEFIT.

It has been decided to give an enter tainment for the benefit of the Library about the middle of July It is desired that all who will interest themsel il any way to carry on this good work vii meet at the Library room next Tuesday April B, at o'clock, to make more def nite arrangements. Let there be gooc turnout, as many hands will make ligh work and a grand success, which vii put the association on good basis fo a year.
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Tracy Barnnm, who has been making his home with his grandparents, Mir and Mrs Philo Northrop in Taunton district during the winter, has been great suf- ferer with sciatic rheumatism. For some time past he has been in Shelton, where he is being treated by Dr Richardson.
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Lawrence Mitchell has entered the arena of law and brought suit for $2000 against an old time friend, Mrs Ida Hub. bell of Monroe, who has lately become Mrs Hazard. The suit ia brought in the name of County Commissioner HoulihaD, trustee on the estate of MT Mitchell, which is now in insolvency proceedings The suit is brought for goods furnished etc., although bill of particulars has net vet been filed.
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MRS SALLY WAKELEY.

Mrs Sally Wakeiey, who has been staying at the home of Ephraim Briscoe at Botsford, died on last Saturday from the effects of shock and heart failure. Mrs Wakeley was S1 years old. The funeral was held from the house on Tues day, Rev MT Wright officiating. The in- terment was in the cemetery at Bedding Ridge.
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M. W. Stevens sold handsome cot tage Quincy granite to O. W. Stewart, when he was in town on Thursday of this week, which will be put upon MT Stewards lot in the Newtown cemetery, next month, over the grave of his wife. Mir Stevens is also preparing marble headstone for the grave of Mrs Louise Nichols, which will be put up as soon as it ia finished.
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Dr Monroe and Jerome Judson have quite an extensive contract on hand. building over the cistern in the rear o1 the house owned by them, occupied by the families of A. P. Smith and Mrs John Judson. The cistern is eight feet deep, and the stone now being used foI the side walls was taken from the old chimney. Burt Wildman is doing the work.
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Mrs Cicero Besrdsley announces that
 she will be glad to do housecleaning, pa- per hanging or assist in any way with the
 spring upheavel. Those who may desire
 her services can leave orders at the store of Warner, Taylor & Curtis at the Hook.
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The NeWtOWn Bee
 FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1895.
 CIRCULATION: JANUARY 1, 1882. 610 LAST WEEK. 3200
Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

For the information of spring purchas- CTS we advise you to go to Stern & Harris at 1855 Main street, Danbury. They are headquarters for stylish spring espes, skirts, waists, wrappers, millinery and the greatest line of flowers and hats ever shown in Danbury.
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Agent NJ. c. Mullane has moved from Amos Camps house at Hawleyville into the tenement of Mrs Woods, while E. l.. Stevens from $. A. Blackman's house to that vacated by MT Mullane.
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l.. c. Gilbert, notwithstanding the high price of beef this spring, intends to con- rinue in the meat business just the same. F. B. Gilbert devotes one day in week to his favorite occupation, piano tuning.
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Michael McNamara, an employe of the Rubber shop, recently had the misfortune to have his face badly burned by some naptha which ignited unexpectedly.
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Clifton and Harry Fairchild were Eas- ter guests at the house of their father in Sandy Hook. Harry Fairchild has re- nentlv returned from trip to Chicago.
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an unimportant part. The club elected officers for the year as follows: Presi- dent, Rev G. T. Linsley; vice president, Dr E. NJ. Smith; secretary and treasur- CT, Allison P. Smith.
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Benjamin Nichols has been carting phosphate from Botsford Depot to the farm of Miss Julia Warner.
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Don't forget the sociabIe to be giver at Costello's opera house, Friday, Apri 26, bv the Silver Bell Social club. Tick cts admitting gentleman and ladies, soc Come one, come all, and we will endeav or to give you good time. First class 9 30 sharp.-[T. V. Keane, chairman ot committee
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A committee of the vestry of Trinity parish will be at the church on Monday, April P, at o'clock p.m.,to arrange for pews and sittings in the church with those not already provided.
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Russell's Lyceum Theatre Co.,, nine strong, are occupying the boards at Cos telio's hall at the Hook for three nights. They came Thursday night and will fin- ish up the week here. They are stopping with Landlord TaYlor.
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orat flied to know that he has received an ap pointment to 8 charge in Bridgeport.

HIGHEST WATER IN TWENTY YEARS.
 The volume of water flowing in the Housa- tonic river for the last week has been greater than at any time in 20 years.
 Frank Dean, our popular bucther, mas chased property in the center of this village He will establish meat and vegetable mar ket.
 Henry Bouteilier has purchased 8 small I house near c. W. Everett's and will open q shoe makers shop, this week. Landlord Stone of the Cornwall Bridge hotel has leased the Brewster house Tn Brewsters, N. and will take possession the first of the ensuing month. Charles Wedge is very sick at the presen time with peritonitis. Miss Jennie Bierce is on an Easter visit to New Haven visiting here Tuesday. The fligid and high water in the mountain streams continues to protect the trout from the thousand and one fishermen. For dinner pill and general family carthartic we confidently recommend l Hoods Pills.
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Our patrons will find De Witt's Litte Early Risers a safe and reliable remedy for constipation, dyspepsia and liver complaints. Edgar F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. RIa akeman Rotsfnrd
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The infant of George Lake was brought from Bridgeport on Saturday for burial in the Lands End cemetery.
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James McCafferty, the popular young miller of the Sandy Hook grist mill, has gone to Brooklyn to work. He will be much missed by his many friends.
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James Ryan from New York spent Easter Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs William Ryan.
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WASHINGTON.

Some of the goods, dry goods. cloth- ing, etc, in the store of w. "A. Watts were saved In the recent fire. Mir Watts new quarters, and the people are going to get the benaflt. He offers them at tWo-thirds their value.
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Edward Taylor has been nursing se- were cold for the past few days, which has kept him confined to his hotel at the Hook.
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JOHN E. KEANE & CO., Enthusiasm That Burns.

Just enthum this the whole
 
 business the efforts preceding day. week destined other week There which assigned this renowned but them all will profits ideas and makes such price wonders these
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E. F. Hawley's new spring stock of shoes Is in. Mems shoes only SI pair. Russett shoes will be used more than ever, this season. Rest assortment in town. Mans Russia calf shoes, on1y $2. Ladies ruasett oxfords, @1.
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George Myers from New Haven passed Sunday at his home on Walnut Tree Hill.
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Dr Sunderland was summoned to Dan- bury on Tuesday by the illness of his mother.
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The Mems Literary and Social Club If Newtown Street met at the Grand Cen. the evening being Dr Paul U. Sanaer-
 land and J i'm J Northrop. The essay ist of the evening was E F. Hawley, who presented m excellent paper. It proved to be in every way an enjoyable evening, of which the delightful spread was not
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James Brown from Jersey City passed Easter Sunday in town, guest at Mrs Kilbride's at the Hook.
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The Danbury News says of Russell's Lyceum Theatre Co.,, which appears at Costello's opera house this and to-morrow evenings: sThe costumes were some of the finest ever seen here and the audience much enjoyed the piece as presented
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Mrs Asa Hawley is having her house painted. Ruffies & Camp are doing the work.
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A. L. McLafferty of Wilson & Co.'s of Geneva, N. r., is making his annual trip through this section.
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George Read starts for Vergennes, Vt., this week, where he will be in the em- ploy of F. D. Barton, horseman of that place.
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Mir and Mrs W. J. Bassett of Middle town welcomed son at their home, Sat urday, April z. Mrs Bassett was the el' dest daughter of L. s. Patterson of Bots ford
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THE EASTER FESTIVAL.

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The presence of Rev OGis W. Barker, the pastor, at the Easter service, Suu- day morning, just returned from the Orient, drew out large audience despite the threatening weather. In the place of the pulpit bauk of potted plants and cut flowers had been erected, a beautiful sight to behold. The service throughout was a most inspiring one. The choiI rendered two fine selections, the opening Easter anthem being especially enjoyed Superintendent Smith made b ief ad dress of welcome to the pastor. The Easter address of Rev MT Barker wat especially inspiring and eloquent, and appropriate to the Easter time. The order of service was as follows. organ Voluntary.
 Singing.
 Scripture Reading.
 Prayer.
 Eas' CT Anthem by the Choir.
 Address of welcome, Superintendent Smith Song, Harley Peck.
 Recitation, Miss Mabel Taylor.
 Recitation, Muster Charlie Jonas.
 Song by school.
 Reading, Mrs Morris.
 Recitation, Master Harley Peck.
 Selection by the Choir.
 Sermon by the Pastor.
 Exercise, Giving out of Potatoes.
 Benediction.
 Organ.
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w. H. Thicket from New Rochelle has recently purchased and moved into the Adelbert Nash place in Znar district.
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MT and Mrs s. W. Trowbridge of Waterbury have been the guests of W. B. Prindle. Mrs Trowbridge is 8 sister of Mrs Prindle.
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Orvi1le Johnson is very poorly, with no apparent change for the better.
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Mrs c. N. Shepard is prostrated with the grip ....
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Mrs Henry D. Lake and Mrs Homer White have visited their sister, Mrs Du- ane Stone, in Merryall, New Milford.
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Merchant Morris is at the front with a line of garden seeds, fresh and reliable.
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Miss Myra E. Warner, who has beer confined to the house with influenza, is able to be out again.
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the Grand Central on Tuesday and Wed. nesday, guests of County Commissioner Houlihan,
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Rev dr Gilbert's auction, last Wednes day afternoon, was we'll attended, and $ large number of articles were disposed of
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Joseph Cox left his team hitched n

JUstpH CUX IHIE HIS Lt5dHI HlLCHtu HeAT A. B. Fancher's store, last week Thurs day evening. When he went out to go home, the team was missing On arriv- ing home, he found that it was all safe in the barn, and no damage had been done. It seems rather strange that the horse should unhitch itself and go home safely.
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Dennis Carroll, son of Michael Carroll, was home from Brooklyn to pass Easter Sunday.
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Commissioner of Public Works Reers and MT Dewhurst of Bridgeport were at
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Mrs l.. s. Patterson has visited in Mid dletown and Naugatuck for two weeks
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Miss Eva l., Botsford has been on the sick list.
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Litobfeld County News.
NEW MILFORD.
FAR AWAY BUT STILL HOLD THEIR TRAD

FAR AWAY BUT STILL HOLD THEIR TRADE.
 Within the past few years number of prominent New Milford people have re- moved to different parts of the country, some to Bridgeport, Hartford, New York and others to several different cities in the West. They had all been customers of Robertson's shoe store and from every one of them have orders been received from their new home after try ing in vain to secure in their home stores the quality and price they had been ac- customed to at Robertson's. MT - Esq. of Minneapolis in recent order for pair of shoes for his wife said: "I find we cannot do near as we'll here in buying shoes as we could with you and will continue ordering by mail from you" Such facts speak volumes in be- half of store of which it is truly said :: "Once customer always customer" :" Robertson's shoe store may we'll be proud of it's reputation.
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AT TRINITY,

The Easter services at Trinity were we'll attended despite the unfavorable excellent sermon from Phil. 3 3:10, "That I may know Him, and the power of His
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THE DEATH LIST.

Three deaths have taken place in this place since my last list of items, viz. l: Charles Thompson, an aged and life long resident of New Milford; Mrs John Cramer, who was formerly Maggie Whalen dying with consumption; also an aged lady, Mrs Caliher, and mother of Patrick Caliher, who is an employee of the Housatonic railroad.
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CORNwA ALL BRIDGE

m KNnEI. ApPpINTED 10 BRIDGEPoRT. Tho many nssnds ot Rev Mr Kneil axl
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Spring Overcoats.


 The new thing, Covert Box o Oyercoat with strapped seams, $I250 and 15 Fine Black Cheyiot Overcoat $4 75. It's wonder.
 Spring Suits.
 "Crow Black" Cheviots, sizes to fit all shapes. Boys $8.50, sizes IA to I9 years. Mems $lO, sizes 34 to 50. Single and Double Breast Sacks also Frocks. The wearers Of this suit say that it is the best suit they ever used for the money, and we warrant it fast color. It Is superior in make and fit to any other. Mems light color Cheviot and Worsted suits $7.50, $s 50, $l0, SIP 50, $I5.
 Blue Serges, SIC, $13.h0, SIS, are our leaders We have the sizes in these lines to fit stout and tall men, the man who wears 8 34 size or the man who wears 50 size same price for both. We do not have to "Bushelnthese suits becanse we have the sizes already made to fit. No lengthening sleeves or trousers, no shortening sleeves or trousers. No need to take the coat to p eces and make an attempt to fit you. We have anticipated your need
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rHE EAsTER oBsERyANCEs.


 The Easter services in our different churches were nicely rendered, last Sun day. The sermons were excellent, the flowers very pretty and beautifully ar ranged and notwithstanding the cold disagreable weather the churches were we'll filled. Rev MT Spencer preached his first sermon in the Methodist church. Albert Evitts, our popular druggist, is confined to his bed with malarial fever, and is under treatment of Dr Staub and reported as doing well.
 The band fair opened, Monday even- ing. with fine concert and an appecia. tive audience, the citizens appearing to take quite an interest in their success financially.
 Miss Martha McMahon went to New Britain, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Mrs Julia Carlton.
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 and are ready at a moments notice to give i, you a suit that will fit right.
 Roys' Suits. The boys are particular and we know 1t, that is why we can please such multitude of boys with our Is at $5 6. 50, 750 50 l0 F 50 ask to see our boys Full Satin Lined Goats an1 Vests made from fine Clay Worsted, just the style for nice dress suit. Suit price, 50.
 Children's Suits. The Middys with Knee Pants s5, sizes to T, @ new style. Serge Blouses with extra white Duck Collar $6, suit size to 10. This is the right" suit.
 S3 50 Suits. They must be up to our standard in fabric and make and for $50 you can get a wonder full bargain in Black, Blue and Light Color Cheviot Suits. The price makes their great ness.
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NOR SALE-15 shoates. R. PECK and C JAMES FARRELL, Newtown, Conn.
 ICXRD-The undersigned wish to express A their heartfelt thanks to their friends and fellow citizens for the noble work done during the recent fire and also their appre- citation of the many expressions of sympa- thy and offers ot hospitality which have come to them. MIR and MRS ". A. WATTS. NOR SALE-A side bar top buggy in excel E lent condition. cost S150, sell for $50. Can he seen at WAKELEE'S LIVERY STABLE, Elm street, Bridgeport, Conn. Mention THE BEE. K. B. EOR SALE-One OK cart nearly new ln good WHITE. Box b, Sonthbury. Conn.
 TTa t M FOR sALE-FArm of 80 acres tor sale | situated near Hull Hill District. Apply or address JANE M. WHITE, Box 15, Southbury Conn,
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NOR SALE OR TO KENr-Good faxm o6 ms E acres at Warrington. Conn, oae hal4 IT'D c D0Nss room I. s7s Main stresrs nt14G1VcT1
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CEED PorATOEs--Eariy Naino seed po11- D toes tor sale af reasonanle prfcos; Waxxnm1- sd pure stock. !. A jRETrS.Ses Whlse etxe1<
 Da1bury, Ct ',=
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D F. .ROCKS.-Selected eggs for matching. 85 ID. cts per Is. If packed for shipping. IS eta additional. l.. c. CAMP, New Milford, Ct-
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w my entire stock of diamonds, watches. iewelry, clocks, silverware, etc, at a dis count of from 10 to 25 per cent, previous to re- moyal to Main street. IL will pay you to in- vestigate. JOHN H. REID, lls Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport. Conn.,
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NOVA SCOTIA PLASTER!

NOR SALE-One pair work horses young C and sound and good drivers; also one fine black mare five years old sound and all right, gentle tor lady and not afraid of cars: also one brown horse six years old, sound and a fine geutieman's road horse- F. s. FRIS BE, Rro0k fl eld Center. Conn.
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EGGS-white Plymouth Rock eggs l5 for $l C Mammoth Bronze turkey eggs IS for S. 50. Also one Yorkshire boar pig and one OK cart. GEORGE K0ONTZE, Georgetown, Conn.
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EoR sALE-Three horse power shipman oil U engine, nearly new. Address. EDGAR PEATT, Marbledale, Conn.
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CEED POTATOES-Grown from the ceiebra- D ted Aroostook County's seed and warrant ed true 10 name. Early Harvest, the earliest for prices. EDWIN E- SMITH, waterfown. Ct.