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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-12
Observation-Disclosures.

One-half price is our password for this week. Re
member the password and you will be ushured into
our Bargain Housefurnishng Department. Values
here that have not cannot be found to equal not
only in the list below but through the entire stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-12

Mugs. Sale price, &c.
White China Sauce Boats, the
roc. value, SaIe-price, Ioc.
White and Decorated Brush Vases.
zoe. article sale price &c.
White China Cream Pitchers. eals
price. &c. only one 20 n customer.
Sc. value white China Bone Plates,
sale price, &c.
7c. article White China Egg Cups.
sale price. 20.
White China Sugar Dishes, worth &c.;
sale price. lie.
A Toe. White China Soap Slab, sale
price. &c.
Pinch White China Meat Dishes,
worth 2gc.: sslo price. l5c.
100. Decorated China Oatmeal aud
Rice Bows, sale price &c.
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SHELTON.
, 30 ?. n

IRWIN COAN CAPTURES A RUNAWAY.
 The horse of Charles Beardsley, of the Beardsley Building Co.,, atecame fright ened, last Sunday morning and ran. Irwin s. Coan was driving towards the runaway and he jumped out of his wagon and caught the runaway horse ard faal- ly succeeded in stopping him after being dragged quite distance. MT and Mrs Beardsley were thrown out and the lat ter was pretty badly injured. MT Coan escaped unharmed after his plucky ad- venture.
 The board ofeducation or school com mittee held meeting, last Saturday evening, and appointed next week on Wednesday for the examination of teach CTS. It will be held it the high school room.
 J. Tomlinson, Jr. of the Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, spent last Monday night with his parents, and left on Tuesday for New York, where on Wednesday he took passage for England, in the steamer city of New York, and will return in about three weeks.
 During the absence of the pastor of the Congregational church, through the month of August, 1t is expected that the services on the Sabbath will be sus- pended, except the Sunday school and Society of Christian Endeayor and one service next Sunday morning when Rev Charles v. shelton, of Derby, will preach. There will be no service in the evening.
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WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
ROXBURY.
lake .

AN OUT DOOR SUNDAY SCHOOL GATHER.
 ING AT RoXDURY FALLS.
 Last Tuesday was 8 very favorable day for an outing in the groves and a large number of people from Roxbury, Bridge water, New Milford, Washington, South Britain, New Preston, Bantam, Litch- field, Woodbury, Newtown, Danbury and other places improved the opportuni- ty afforded by the Sunday school rally at Roxbury Falls. The exercises at the platform at 1.30 were conducted by Presi- dent Cullen B. Foote of the State associa- tion. Sherman Cogswell of New Preston had charge of the singing which was ex, ce,lent. The Roxbury, New Preston, Bantam and Bridgewater choirg partici- pated. The speakers were Rev J. H. James of the Connecticut Temperance Union whose theme was Switches" Rev E. J. Teagarden of Danbury who spOA6 Ou AuG DlD1c CUL 10SO oUOhs Miss May B. Lord, the recently appoint ed missionary of the State association and Secretary W. H. Hall. Miss Lord spoke of the opportunities for evangelis- tic work and Secretary Hall gave an &C., count of the recent international conven- tion at Boston. The addresses were all excellent and the entire day was-one of special enjoyment and profit. It was voted to have similar meeting at this place on the last Tuesday of July, 1897, and steps will be taken to improve the grounds and provide seats for the people before that time.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
TIE DEERFlELD DISTRICT.

TIE DEERFlELD DISTRICT.
 Mrs A. II. Pease has entertained her sister, Miss Bessie Jennings, of Congress street.
 Mrs Allen of Bridgeport and two daughters have spent a jew days at C. R. Nichols.
 Mrs H. R. Elwood has boarders,
 G. F. Nichols and family of New YorA are at the old homestead.
 Isaac N. Banks of New York is spend. ing his vacation with his mother.
 Miss Agnes Burns of Hartford ia home on vacation.
 Mrs George Baldwin of Bridgeport has been spending a week at "Pavement Hill" with Mrs J. A. Hickok.
 Mrs Copperroll and daughter of Brook lyn are boarding with Mrs Arthur Mer- win.
 Mrs P. HeaIion had the misfortune to fall down stairs and fracture some of her ribs. Her daughter, Hrs Kelley of Bridgeport, has been caring for her mother.
 Mir and Mrs Wellerver of Bridgeport were in town, recently, calling on rela- tiYes.
 Miss Josie Burr has been spending a few days with Miss Fife Wheeler.
 A company of over 30 of the young people expect to camp out at Little Dan- bury next week.
 Mrs Nellie Elwood rides B new wheel Willis Hutchinson is on the sick list.
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In Fairfield County.
BEDDING.

CHORAL SERVICE AT CHRIST CHURCH,
 The people of this vicinity enjoyed all unusual privilege, last Wednesday even- ing, the occasion being the choral service at Christ church The church was filled to Overhowing, chairs being placed in the center aisle and many standing near the door throughout the service. The musi- cal portion was rendered by the rector and choir of St James church, Danbury. The sermon was preached by the arch deacon, Rev H. M. Sherman of St Paul's, Bridgeport, from the text Psalms G8 6, "God setteth the solitary in families g 1t was shown that God not only calls in- dividuals to His service, but He sets them in families or groups. The great family is the church of God. Every member of the church is part Of the divine organism, which is Christ's body. There are the smaller divisions of the church; the na- tional church, the diocesan and the paro- chial. Small parishes need to be encour- aged with the thought that they are part of the whole church and that they do an important work in stren gthenlng the life of the stronger parishes even though they do not themselves increase in numbers. Beside the archdeacon and the rector of the parish, Rev W. 4. Swan, there were present Rev J. D. Skene of Danbury, Rev W. E. Hooker Of Wilton, Rev k. B. Whipple of Tashua, Rev c. T. LinsIey of Newtown, who read the lesson, and Rev Alexander Ham, ilton of Lyons Plain. People were pres. ent from Danbury, Tashua, Newtown and other iteighboring towns. Refresh ments wer0served on the rectory grounds both before and after service. The weather was favorable and the occasion was the event 6f the season in Bedding Ridge.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NQTEs.
 The '',rroubadours, Danbury's bopu. lar banjo and guitar club, assisted by
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In nssNew Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN
CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.


 D. NJ. Mitchell has heen confined to the house several days with Iumbago.
 W. G. Curtis and sister attended the funeral of Charles Curtis little girl in Birminham, last Thursday. Mrs J. A. Beard has entertained 8 Watertown friend.
 Mrs A. A, Crane, her sister, Miss Corbett, and two children, were at H. NJ. Canfeld's. this week.
 Mrs c. A. Manville and her mother spent Sunday with Brookfeld friends.
 Rev J. D Smiley expects to be absent on his vacation the first two Sundays in August.
 MT and Mrs Walter L. Dickinson desire to express their heartfelt thanks to all their friends and neighbors who so kind ly assisted them and in many ways ex- pressed their sympathy in their recent affiiction in the loss of their infant daughter.
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ley, ragged for short tune last week Thursday. The fire surrounded horse owned by John Chapman and injured t slightly but destroyeda new harness.
 Hall x Julian's minstrel troupe gave an entertainment in Everett hall, Tues day evening. A large audience greeted them and all declared they got their moneys worth of minstrel fun.
 Miss Matilda E. Smith of Norwalk spent last week visiting with Mrs $. E. St John.
 Mort c. Wadhams and family of Thomaston are soiourning here with Mrs Mary Wadhams.
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TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES

The Congregational church, which has been closed for vacation two Sundays, will be opened again next Sunday August ?. The pastor will preach morn ing and evening.
 E. Dibble was called to Brookfeld. Tuesday, to attend the funeral of an uncle.
 Charles Wheeler has returned from an enjoyable trip to Denver.
 Arthur Brinsmade Is acting as clerk in Plumb Brothers store for 3 time.
 Louis Tucker has a position in shelbon's drug store, Bridgeport.
 Mrs pr spaulding and daughter and
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WASHINGTON.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev Mr Bowdish of Darbury, pastor ot the largest Methodist church in Connec- tic t, gave an eloquent discourse at the Methodist church, last Friday eyenlng.
 The state commission on diseases of domestic animals met at the Capitol on Monday. Commissioner Peck told re- porter of the Couranr that he examined 175 head of cattle in Washington last week, and found seven diseased animals. The animals were from different herds, and belonged to c. c. Ford, c. H. Mason, L, A. Mason and Hickox G Helien. The testing and post-mortem examinations of all these were made by Dr John R. Bacon, of Danburv.
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AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.


 AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.
 The communion service forms a part of the service at the Methodist church, next Sunday morning.
 A very creditable collection was taken, Sunday, to help the missionary society of the Methodist church lift it's debt.
 MT and Mrs Sylvester Rounds of Shel- ton:were guests of MT and Mrs Burr Haw- ley over Sunday.
 Quite party of young people from this place picnicked at Pleasure Beach, Tuesday.
 Mir and Mrs Henry S. Nichols passed Sunday with friends out of town.
 The meeting of the Y. P. s. c, E., Sun day night, was largely attended and in, Ceresting.
 Miss Ida Penfeld is absent from town, visiting with friends at Orange, N. J.
 Lester Burr, who has been enjoying 8 two weeks vacation, has resumed his business and daily trips to Bridgeport Mrs Samantha Johnson has been a guest at the home of A, B. Curtis at the Depot during the past week.
 Winsor W. Warriner took spin on his wheel to Meriden, starting bright and early Tuesday morning, and will be ab, sent with friends there for 8 few days. George H. Lyon accompanied him part of the distance and has also been a guest of out,tf town friends. Mir and Mrs R. B. Rockwell returned from their trip to Pennsylvania on Mon day and report very enjoyable outing with relatives and friends there Harry B. Hunt of New Rochelle is a guest of his aunt, Mrs John Benedict, at the Depot. MT Hunt is an accomplished musician.
 Miss Forfar, who has been a guest at the home of Stephen French, returned to l Oscawana, N. Y,, on Wednesday of this week.
 The cottage prayerpleeting at the De- pot, this (Friday) evening, is to be held \ ~th Wesley Edwards. Rev F. P. Braman preached an excel lent sermon at the Lower Stepney school house, Sunday evening, taking for his theme "Liberty in Christ Jesus" He was favored with large audience, the largest that has gathered on Sunday ev. enings.
 Mrs M. B. Burton has been entertain ing her grandchildren, Miss Edith and Master Eugene Burton, of Orange, N. J. The usual invoice and export of fresh air children from Cutters Farm district occurred on Monday, The young people seem to have royal good time during their stay in the country.
 L. S. Jackson is home for the summer vacation.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Burgess and family from Shelton spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs Edwards Beardsley.
 Rev William Beardsley of New Haven paid short visit to his old home and with his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Boards ley, at her new home in the village of 1 Stepney.
 Emil Mattagatt, with a party from Bridgeport, spent Sunday at the home of his father, George Mattagatt.
 A prayer,meetiDg will be held at the ] Cutters Farms schoolhouse, Wed, esday evening, August 6, at '. 30. Also at the Baptist church, Saturday, August }, at , 30 p. n.
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''The Greylarks" male quartet, gave de- lightful concert ut the Congregational church, Tuesday evening. The seating capacity of the church was taxed to it's utmost, the audience overnowing into the vestibule. The program was a very at- tractive one, well rendered. And that it was thoroughly appreciated was evident by the frequent and hearty applause which followed the different numbers.
 O1 Sunday evening, August ,, there will ha d praise service in the church and ,eports from the delegates who went to Washington will be given. It is expect. ad that the church will be dressed with convention colors, that convention songs will be sung and that those present will get 8 glimpse of the great international gathering,
 The church will be closed for vacation August 9, lG and g, and opened for ser. vice again August 3l,
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Normal school, has been engaged to teach the village school.
 Mrs A. L. Burr has been quite sick Dr Stevens attended her.
 Harry Brodie and family are the guests of Waite Clark.
 A. J. Beers has Edwin Stevens as right hand man during harvest.
 Arthur Myers works at Bridgeport.
 w. w. Bliss is working at Trumbull remodeling the hou7e of J M. Tucker.
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BRIDGEPORT.
AN ENGAGEMENT ANNorNcEn

AN ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
 The engagement is announced of Franklin Seeley Cook to Miss Franceg Elinor Thompson, daughter of Sylvester NJ. Thompson, and granddaughter of the late Eli Thompson.
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METHODIST CnuKcH NOTES.

MEL hCD404 ClAJ ILCt1 NJ F-Os
 Rev k. W. Burr, D. D., of Montclair, N.J, has visited his brothcr-in-law, W. II. Hill. His presence at the Methodist church on Sunday afforded much gratif- cation to the congregation. MT Burr is 8 fine preacher and has had some of the best appointments in the New Jersey conference,
 II. <. Osborn had the misfortune to lose oncof his horses last week. Getting loose iii it's stall it got behind ancrher hose and receive d a kick which broke its leg and it had to be killed. Though not of great pccuniary value tt was pet animal and the younger members of the family were gricved at it's death.
 Town Clerk Nickerson and wife attend ed the funeral of J. W. Johnson on Sun day. Mrs Johnson i- asister of MT Nick crsoD.
 Those intending to take part in the medal contest are requested to send in lhc name of their pieces to 4. J. Sher. wood as soon as possible.
 Letters have been received from D. 5 Sanford and party saying thar they had a ploaoant voyage and 1t last ad7icos were sailing up the beautiful Rhine.
 Herbert Barnes, who has just returned from a tour through Europe is spending a few days ar the house ofH. 5 Osborne
 The army worm las disappeared as suddenly as it came, coufDing it's depre daLious to one field of oats.
 Melvin Gould is the happy father of 8 daughter born on Friday last,
 Blackberries and whortleberHes were never more plenty and are a drug in the market,
 The fire caused by the burning of Fl Curtiss' barn in Monroe was distinctly visible on the Ridge.
 Owing to the frequent rains our farm CTS are very much behind hand with their having.
 The potato crop promises to be very large and of good quality.
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DON'T FORGET THE BARGAINS IN STORE FOR YOU
 HERE THIS WEEK.
August take Semi-Annual Inventory and want less goods measuree items c0unand low prices will pre- vail throughout the store.

Fine French Organdies all of our finest goods, that have been g l,3c and 45c per yard all go now al 1@5 yd.
 Anderson nne Zephyr Ginghams; this in clujes all th. very best goods, some that were B 2c and f5c yd, now l9c per yd.
 Satin strip Persian ChalIies, always 23c a yard; now IT, per yard.
 The Itne Dtnitics and Lawns, all that have been I5c, l-c and I9c per yd, go on the center table 6t I0c yd
 
 London Pi4 4ues, pretty stripes and figures, always l5c, now Sc per yard.
 Printed French Lappet Organdies. this sea sons 27 I-2c and 45c goods, flown to 25c per yd.
 All ot our Wash Fabric Remnants Every piece that ha~ only a few yards left in goes on this table with loE price mark to sell Quiak.t
 stop in any section Of the store these next few Gays aud see the low price marks.
 The Chairs oI last week selling are fast go- ing ont. Don't think you can find such chairs every day, Ils uncertain when the like can be tound agnin for such prices, sac, 75c and .rc each. Hard wood, high back, cane and wood seat.
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Do you keep account of your expenses? If so you will be in4 terested to know how much you, can save by buying your cloth ing ofus. You may say we are making a good deal of talk over our midsummer reduction. That is because it's a genuine sale of fine goods at low prices. The people appreciate it, you can buy any of our tailor-made goods at p per cent reduction from for mer low prices.
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sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
A GREAT CROP OF BERRIES.


 Berries are thick this season, an evil dence of which occurred at the store of B. Hawley 6 Co.,, one day last week, when Is bushel of huckleberries were re- ceived. Somebody's fingers were kept out of mischief for time.
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Our acknowledgements and greeting are due to the Scientific American, the Te ceipt of whose handsome Anniversary Number reminds us that our esteemed contemporary has completed the first half century of its existence. It was flt- ting that paper whose range of subjects Is so extensive should devote it's semi centennial number to review of scien- tific and industrial developments during the past 50 years; and Messrs Mum & Co. are to be congratulated on the dis eliminating judgment with which this ambitious work has been carried out. In review of this kind the difficulty is so to select, condense, and express the es- aential facts Of the subject that the re. suit shall be reference book and readable story in one. In the number before us the writers have achieved this result to marked degree; the historical interest and the literary style of the arr tlcles being equally good. The illustra- tiona appear to have been chosen with strict regard for their historic interest,
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Lots of rare bargains at E. F. Haw- lcy's: T pounds granulated sugar Sl at store; best cream cheese lOc; peaches, sweet potatoes, huckleberries, Sc quart.
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MEMS SHIRTS.

The big invoice of shirts kept lively selling through the week and a few days more such selling would find everyone gone. A soft body Fancy Percale Shirt with two detached col lars and a pair ol cLtr5 at Ste, made to sell for I.25,
 string Ties. called the club ties of madras cloth, just the th1ng for summer wear, price soc per dozen or DC each.
 Also line of Fancy Silk Club Ties Of beau titul design, suitable for ladies or gents, at each, or3 for 25c.
 Fancy Bows made tor the new ladies' col lar, or tor gents wear, all silk; price P i-2c each, worth z5c
 Laies' Collars, all the latest styles, price F I-2c each.
 Full line of ladies cuffs. the newest styles, price 25c per pair.
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short Illness of typhoid fever. The fu- neral took place on Wedue eday afternoon at o'clock, Rev Henry L. Slack ofieiat. ing
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MISS MARGARET LINER.
 Miss Margaret Liner was stricken with death instantly, Tuesday afternoon, while returning from 8 huckleberry field. It is supposed to be case of heart disease. Miss Liner had reached the age of B and since the death of her mother has had charge of her home. She was beloved by all of her aequaintanoes and all feel . great degree Of sympathy for her father in his declining years.
 ALrvELY FOREST FIRE.
 4 forest fire, on the Chapman farm near the portable sawmill of F. c. Buck
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WASH GOODS.

The thin goods hold their usual attention this warm weather, more SO this month for the remarkable low prices and large collec- tions Of beautiful styles
 The Grass Linen Cloths, the fine imported goods all down to 25c per yarl, some have been C5c early in the season.
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Frederick Toucey of Stepney Depot is helping Charles Thomson gather his large crop of grass.
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E.F. Hawley win give another of his great cash reduction sales through the month of August, commencing Saturday,
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MON ROE.

EAST VILLAGE. Miss Ferris, graduate Of the State
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A~gu=t1. Gea1 his advertisement a.d get some of the bargains.
 Thi. is just the weather for soda water. ouly f.a cents d glass, good and cc Id as can be made. All the new drinks and hsyors at r. F. Hawley's. Ice cream so- d.. SALu.d.E.
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nd readers will finger long over such views as those of the American-buil steamer Arctic, the fastest vessel on the Atlantic in 1852, Morse's pendulum in- atrumcnt of 1887 and his telegraph re- ccivcr of 1slI, Edison's first phonograph, the Patent Office models of Howe's and Wilson's sewing machines, the first
 safety" bicycle, the first Mccormick reaper, the original Franklin hand press, cuts of the early forms of the telephone and electric motor, and many another engraving of historic interest. The sub-
 ccts which have necessarily been crowd- cd out of the Illustrated columns are more 5rIcn, noted in & very readable article at the commencement of the paper; and not the least interesting feature is the admirable cssay on thr progress of in vcntion duiug thc past 90 years which sou tl.r @25oprjz', offered by the cditors, for the h,.st nssay on lhis subject. The paper j5 handsomely jnclosed in a cover which is appropriate to the nature and scope of it. contents, The price of the spcyht i-g,a i-Iocent-, and is well worth ten times this sum.
 A very practical lady, one of HE BEES most valued correspondents, sends us commuuicatiou, which might well be read with profit by every young womau in the Nutmeg state. She em- pha-izes the point brought out in an article iii the Ladies Home Journal a few years ago hy Grace Dodgr The points arc well taken, and doubtless would be endorsed by every thoughtful matron. She says: Girls should be brought up to practical knowledge of housekeeping in all branches, tue idea that because a girl can make fancy cake and few deIicacjes, that she is capable of running a house is great mistake. She would tind her path besct with diff. tulGies at the outset. 1t is one thing to .un house for a week or two, and another ching to run it a year and have everything come around in proper order. One thing to cook nice things to eat and another thing oknow how to cook, with out waste and cxtravugance fla young mans dury is to earn enough to marry and keep house, girl should know how to keep t in the best manner compatible with his income and to keep it within h.e means. A mother does not do her duty when she brings mp her daughter to be educated and to be accomplished unlos- she makes her 8 thorough housckeeper. which is the chief of all accomplish ments. She should also knew how te mend and patch in proper manner ano to make her own clothes. If she should marry wealthy man she would have to direct her servants. Girls should also be taught to know the proper value o. money and how to buy her own clothes, and whatever is necessary for woman to buy for herself and her family. Nc girl should marry without such know ledge. A young lady getting ready to be married had better take half of the time she would spend on her trousseau and learn to do all these things. She will find her married life a much happier one. How many poor tired mothers would occasionally be able to leave home for & little outing if they would only teach their daughters how to run the house properly.