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The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
Lit,1Geld County News
WATERTOWN.

DEATH OF SHERMAN F. WOODWARD
 Sherman ?. Woodward, one of our old est and most respected citiz.ns, died at his home in the north part of the town, of strangulated hernia, on Friday morn ing, March ?, at a few minutes past : o'clock. He was born in Woodbury. February 5, 1897, and when quite young moved to NOrthfeld, where at the age ot l5 years, he became leader Of the churc' choir, a position he held for 34 years. On November 20 IS27, he married Miner va Pierpont, who died in 1886 at the age of B, leaving him two daughters, Miner va, who married GarwoOd Judd Of ThOm, aston, and Rachel, who married Dr BIT- ker of Westville. He was again married on June II, lS3S, to Hanna Eliza Russell, who still survives him, at the advanced age of SS years. Mrs Woodward has been for several years unable to walk, owing to 8 fall. Their union was blessed by five children, of whom only one, Sam uel Woodward of Woodbridge, survives. They lost an infant daughter on FebTu- ary i, l839, Lucy E., also .an infant on April l6, 1911, Reuben April II, 1866, ,and George Perpont May 20, 1889. Mir Wood ward was for D years senior war den of Christ church, was selectman in both Litchfield and Watertown for a number of years and both he and his son, George. have represented the town in the Legislature. He was one whose word was always to be relied on, strictly hon est in all business transactions and < thoroughly good neighbor. He began ir the world poor man bat by strict econ
 omy and hard work accumulated quite , fortune and to the last took an active in
 terest in all public affairs and was alway
 ready to give helping hand to any
 cause he thought worthy. Three chil
 dren, l5 grandchildren and five grea
 grandchildren survive him. The funera
 was attended from Christ church, Mon
 day, at p, m.
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WEST MORRIS.

ASURPLIS OF MILK IN NEW YORK.
 Milk is very flush in New York at pre- sent. Most of the farmers are being notified to keep their milk at home tor day or two to help the New York dealers to dispose of the surplus. Your cores pondents was in the store room of MT McMullen of lI7th street on Friday of last week and he had on hand nearly POO cans of surplus milk. Milk is being re- tailed in some of the stores at i and 5c per quart.
 Marvin 5. Todd is improving but is still confined to the house.
 D. Hurlburt is again to be seen out of doors.
 F. A. Powers took a flying trip to New York and Newark, last week.
 H. Beeman has moved into the c. H. DRy house at the railroad crossing.
 Louis Hqgar with his men put new ! +mudsiII in the bridge over the river at his house. The old one was taken out by the ice about four weeks ago.
 The R. Spencer place of F acres with house and barn was sold at auction te Richard Bacon for S5O5. Louis HundeI will stay on the place another year.
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WASHINGTON.
PERSONAL AND TOWN TOPICS.

Miss Annie M. Gibson began her school in Church Hill district, this week Monday.
 Albert A. Titus leaves, this week Tuesday, for his new home in Water town and Luther Scott moves into the vacated premises. The appraisal was made on Tuesday.
 Three loads of goods went up the Walker brook road on Tuesday, carrying Andrew Olson's belongings to Mrs Marietta Gibson's, whose farm he takes on shares.
 A. G. Bakers stock and farming tools were appraised on Monday. Peter Braner takes the farm on shares. Mrs John Ryder, whose husband died l last autumn, has been on MT Baker 8 farm for about 20 years and will remain with her son, Frank, in the dwelling house through the summer to keep city boarders, while MT Braner will live in the cottage adjoining until next fall, when Mrs Ryder will leave.
 MT McHan remains on Mrs Welton' g farm another year.
 A Swede with his wife have come to Arthur c. Titus to live for the coming year.
 F.J. Kilborn is administrator on Earle Abbott's estate. The farm of 30 acres with a good house and out buildings was appraised at S14OO.
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WINTERS REIGN

Will soon be over, and Spring will come bringing new labors to the farm CT and probably the need for new tools also; If a Flow is wanted I can supply any of three kinds, 24 styles. l have a complete stock of other needed arti cles and invite inspection of them. A little later will be time to study up on Mowers and Hay Rakes and think those I am selling as good as the best
 If a Lumber Wagon is wanted ] can recommend Champion" Ihave sold them tor yearg and know what they are. My stock comprises, also Business and Pleasure Wagons and Carriages.
 In Harness I have hand-sewet Leather and the Deerfcld Steel liar ness which can be put on the horse separately and then coupled outside.
 I am still drilling Artesian Well and shall be glad to furnish any de sired information in regard to them.
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SHERMAN.
THE MOVING FEVER ON

THE MOVING FEVER ON.
 The following are among those who will be engaged in moving, this week. Charles Leach s family to New Milford, and Fred Disbrow to their place, George Green to New Milford, and William Red- ding to take the place thus vacated, Frank Larson to Lanesville, and David Conkli"g to supply his place on the Rogers farm.
 Fred Romaiue has lately removed his household fleets into one of D. B. Mal lOry' s houses at the Center.
 Miss Susan Washburne, the teacher of the Leach Hollow school, is spending Il few weeks vacation in Pawling and Do- yer.
 On TuesdaV evening surprise party was held at George Greens.
 The Ready Workers gave sociabIe iu the chapel on Wednesday evening.
 A family by the name of Luddington have lately moved into the center.
 Miss Emma Shove of Dover is visiting Mrs c. E. Rogers.
 Miss Anna Stuart is spending tVyu week vacation at home, from her school in LanesviIle.
 Nj. J, Biggs has lately been engaged 4 ~A*' ''is Cit' r. iOb III u DIIt OL VI Rogere' house, preparation to putting in dam for an ice house.
 Mrs William Hoag and little son, No ble,of Amcnia, have been.visiting freDd- in town
 Mud, moving and misery, just now synonymOusj terms and an aIliteratiOn of the same idea.
 It is reported that John E. NorthroI has had another relapse and is confined to the bed.
 Among the numerous charges, thi. spring, is the one that John McGoldrich will move on to the William HOag farm and Phil McGoldrich will go into Mrs Halls house.
 Mrs Nellie Hoag from Amenil was in town, last week, She Is to move tC SharOi, this week.
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go to housekeeping in the Eben Burr place.
 MT and Mrs c. F. Nichols of New York have been guests of I. B. Nichols and family,
 A social party was held at the late Morris Gould's place on Monday even- ing. The -Four B's" furnished music for the dancers, A nice time was en. joyed by all.
 Mrs William Bulkley, who is over 90 years old, is very sick with pneumonia at her daughters in NorwaIk, where she has been spending the winter, and fears are entertained of her recovery.
 Miss Grace Gould has not returned to Bridgeport, but is carrying on her trade, dressmaking, at the residence of Mrs H. B. Burr.
 Miss Maria Keeler has assisted Mrs B. Merwin with her house cleaning.
 William Caldwell of Waterbury is in town repairing clocks.
 Mir and Mrs William Burr have gone to housekeeping.
 Mir and Mrs Samuel German are re ceiviDg congratulations.
 Arthur Bulkley is living with Frank Edwards.
 William Hanford of Wilton was in town, Thursday. Miss Josie Burr spent 8 night her friend, Miss Cora Bulkley. F.. F. Hoeg and Capt Allen of Brook yn spent Sunday here.
 Fer H. Burr of Danbury has been spending few days with his parents. Harry Muerer intends to spend the summer with w. Burr HiI.
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CHURCH NOTES .

About 70 attended the Christian En- deavor sociable at the parsonage, last Wednesday evening, and all enjoyed very pleasant evening.
 c. H. Durham of Brockton, Mass, has been guest of his brother, Dr Dun- ham.
 Sherwood Banks is improving the in- terior of his house.
 Mrs Leroy Meeker has been quite i'll.
 Mrs Bradley Perry has spent 8 week with friends in Deerfield.
 MT Brush and friend of Danbury spent Sunday with D. c. Smith.
 About 30 members of Greenfield Grange visited TrUmbull Grange, last Friday evening, and furnished program
 D. B. Adams is quite sick. The marriage of Miss Grace Kissam oi Greenfield and New York to Harvey Duryea is to take place, Tuesday, Apri 2, at Trinity chapel.
 Prayer meeting as usual Friday even ing, at 30. Subject. ''Thinking on Re ligious Truths y
 Miss Inez H. Hull is home from North field, Mass, for short vacation. Relatives and friends from this plac attended the tent wedding anniversa . of Mir and Mrs Frank Edwards, las Wednesday evening.
 MT and Mrs William H Burr will 500
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Der of her friends on Thursday evening with dinner, followed by whist. It was much enjoyed by all present.
 E. \. Tefft and Charles Warren of Yale were in town the past week.
 Mrs George D. Palmer has been suffer- ing from abscesses in her head. Her daughter, Mrs George E. Sheriden of l Brooklyn, is caring for her.
 C. H. Wirth, representing the Metro, politan Insurance Go. for Watertown, Ihomaston, Torringto~, and Waterville, has establi.hed his home here. The com pany does large business in this section.
 Treasurer Mattoon of the Watertown savings bank is now settled in his new quarters in the ambition built on to the Pythian hall. He has fine quarters for the savings bank, which has enjoyed a steady growth despite the hard times. Mir Mattoon i W ntly the right man iD the light place.
 A. NJ. Hard the popular liveryman, has bought two horses of kenney 6t Hos ford of New Preston and two or Eli Bald win of Waterbury. Mr Hard has had his stables improved the past wnter,a has built coz: llice.
 John A. Cook of St Lawrence county, \. Y, has been the guest of his brother Conductor C. C. Cook This was his first visit in 10 years.
 The annual cattle show on W ednesday, March 9, was not so largely attended as on former occasions, but a number of fine cattle were shown.
 The household furniture of the late ] Charles Warren were auctioned on the grounds, bringing a fair price. A large number of our people attended i the auction hell on the Roderick Atwood farm during the past week and report the old relics well worth going to see. Some of them brought fabulous prices, an old 1 clock selling for 8I00
 Rev J. IT. Nichols, 8 former rector, preached a i interesting sermon on Sun day morning at Christ church, and a large number, considering the weather, were present.
 Theodore Bronson has been visiting friends in Roxbury during the past week
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gently welcomed little daughter to their

gently welcomed little daughter to their home.
 William D. Flower is to occupy the home and farm of the late Dea Harrison.
 James Griffin has moved his family to Carr WatsOn's tenement.
 Will Stoughton, IT,, returned to Wa terbury on Friday.
 Dea Theodore Bird has returned to his residence and has been joined by his daughter, Miss Alice Bird, who comes from NOTthfeld, Mass, where she has held the position of superintendent of the training school of Christian workers. Misses Miller and Maynard were trained l for their work at this place.
 Dea Samuel and Mrs Hayes went to South Britain on Friday for few days visit.
 James Wheeler is confined to his bed with illness.
 Miss Hattie Hill, who has suffered from an abscess and been operated upon, has since had a visit from measles, but is now quite comfortable and is attended by trained nurse. Miss Hill underwent the operation without the aid of anmsthetics.
 David c. Porter of Woodbury visited his brother, John B. Porter, last week.
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A BUSY MAN AND NO MISTAKE.

One of the busiest men of the town l. Charles W. Atwood, the we'll known feed, coal and lumber dealer, whose card ap
 pears in another column. MT Atwood bought out MT Douglass few years ago and has largely increased the business. He has lately built on to his feed mill, which is now 30x52. Looking over his stock the other day he found he had 5O tons of bran, 40 tons of mixed feed, 7oo bushels of wheat, 1900 bushels of corn, 5000 bushels of oats, 10 tons of oat feed, l5 tons of middlings, l2 tons of cotton seed meal, besides other stuff. His coal sheds measure 130 feet, while he has a shed for lumber 60x24. He eontemplates putting up still more shed room to ae' commodate his lumber business. MT At
 wood has wide acuuaintance, and hal had good success considering the times 1 Miss Helen A. Hard entertained a mum
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GREENFIELD HILL.
4 NARROW ESCAPE,

On Sunday afternoon, after the storm
 had ceased, the Misses Libbie and Sadie Bradley, daughters of s. c. Bradley, took walk over on the "Old Roses Road" to see the water go under the bridge. While Miss Sadie was leaning against the railing it gave way and she was hurled under the bridge and carried a quarter of a mile. But having the presence of mind to clutch an old alder. she held on until her father came to the rescue. She was considerably cut and bruised but it is hoped she will soon re
 cover and be about as sprightly as ever,
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NICHOLS.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

There was largely attended and very successful sociable, Thursday evening, March 26, at the home of Mrs W. B. Nichols. .9given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society. After sholt pro- gram consisting of piano duets, readings, recitations, solos, etc., a literary game was enjoyed, after which lunch was served. These sociables are proving very popular.
 There will be no service at the Metho- dist church, next Sunday morning. The Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at 6 p. m.
 Mrs 0. B. Nichols has entertained Mrs and Miss Hickok from Washington.
 Mrs Legrand Turney is quite ill. David Nichols has rented his house to Mir Fuller of Bridgeport.
 Ezra Smith is able to be around onct more after serious illness.
 Rev pr Peck is having the interior O his house painted.
 Miss Alice Lewis Is spending her East
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Fairfield County News.
 EASTON.
EASTON.

A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
 The entertainment given by the B. L,
 S., at the hall, last Thursday night, was certainly a success that was pleasing be- yOnd the most sanguine expectations of all interested, and will long be remem-
 Dered as most thoroughly enjoyable occasion by the large audience, who came from near and far to be present
 That the forts of the young people, who have labOred so faithfully for it's success was appreciated, was shown by the hearty applause that greeted each per
 formance that was SO admirably render ed. The leading feature of the program was the drama entitled "SChOOlma'm ' but especial mention should be made of the charming little operetta, entitled ''I don't want to play in your yard render ed by two little girls, Miss Evelyn 5. Banks and Miss Alice W. Lyon, who re- hected great credit upon Mrs W. NJ. Weeks who so kindly drilled them. The solos by Mrs Mallett Sanford and Miss Maud EDmore Bowdy, the trio by Mrs Weeks, Mrs Sanford and Mrs k. Gillette and the organ and violin duet by G. J. Banks and daughter, Evelyn, were add ed attractions. Last, but not least, was an unusually elaborate and substantial supper served by the ladies which alone was well worth the admission fee. This entertainment by request will be repeat ed April 2l, at the hall in Long Hill and at Whitehead's hall ReddiDg Ridge April 23 of which further notice will be given, but we can safely say that whoever at tends will be amply repaid.
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CT vacation with her grand. ar 9nts, Mir and Mrs c. Ambler.
 There will be an auction sale of house. hold goods, etc., at the residence of Dr Starkweather on Friday, April 10.
 Mrs Horace Nichols is to leave her old home and is going to live with her hus- band at his fathers residence.
 Warren Plumb is repairing the Bridge port road, which was badly washed by the last rain.
 Nathan Warner of Bridgeport has pur- chased Dr Starkweather's property.
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DEATH OF DEA ELIJAH GRAY.

Dea Elijah Gray, who has been suffer- ing with pneumonia for about 8 week, died at his home, last Thursday morn- ing. He was about 75 years old and leaves a wife and seven children, Charles H., Elijah H., Isaac, Edward s. Gray, Mrs W. s. Pennoyer, Mrs c. A. Gruman, Mrs D. B. Adams. He was member of the Methodist church, Southport, and has long held official relations there The funeral was held, Saturday after noon, from his late residence.
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keV George ". HeLerSOn OI BrIu8e~ port, who has an excellent reputation as a local preacher has been engaged to sup ply the pulpit on conference Sunday, April ,,
 Mrs Ephraim Osborn and son of As petuck, are with Mrs s. N. Osborn.
 Mrs Fred F. SiIliman is spending 8 few days with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Albert Sohn, who is employed at Wheeler & Wilson's, Bridgeport, has been home on a short vacation.
 Frank Rockwell and wife of Bridge port has moved to his fathers, Sidney Peckwen's, for the summer.
 Justus Sherwood, Jr. :has purchased a horse of Mir Coles, the horse dealer.
 Sweet Brothers have moved their steam sawmill to Reynolds woods.
 Mrs Anna Bowdy and daughter, Maud Elmore, of Danbury have been recent guests of Mrs G. B. Tucker.
 Mrs W. M. Weeks recently received the sad intelligence that her brother of Boston was seriously ill and not expect ed to recover. She has the heartfe It sympathy of her many friends here, in this her trouble.
 George J. Banks recently tuned the cabinet organ of Miss Katie Lynn and the piano of Mrs John Patterson.
 Mrs Zina Beard and son of Shelton are spending a week at her fathers, T. W Turney's.
 Nehemiah Candee, of the Yale Law school, is at his fathers for vacation and rest of two weeks.
 Rev MT W. W. Wallace of Yale divinity school preached in the Congregations church, Sunday morning, or rather cam' to preach. Owing to the severe storn no one came out. Rev MT Kimball vii preach next Sunday, April 5.
 Mrs Mary Silliman enjoys pleasan visit of one week with friends in Bridge port.
 Mrs A. E. Turney and daughter. MT John Fitch of Weston, were guests Wed nesday of Mrs J. L. Perry.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The attendance at church was limited to few last Sunday. at the Congrega- tional church, owing to the heavy rain storm.
 The ladies of the Congregational church had fine evening for their so- cial gathering on Friday at Mrs Turney' s. The ladies decided to buy new carpets for the church in the near future. Miss Porter and Miss Turney were appointed a committee to purchase the carpets.
 Topic for the meeting of the '. P. $. C. F. next Sunday evening at Congre- gational church, 'The gift of life and how to use it," Matt. 1O:34 go. An Easter copic.
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THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

Mrs Bradley Perry of Merwin's Lane has been guest of her sister, Mrs Frank Raymond.
 John Mellen of Bedding called on his relatives in this place, Saturday.
 Little Myra Burrett has been quite poorly.
 Miss A. Nj. Morris of Greenfield was in this place calling on old friends, re- gently.
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James Basaett of Watertown visited his cousins, Mrs William Hine and Mss An na Hard, last week.
 Alfred Holloway arrived in town, last week, from England. He is a brother of John, Herbert and Ward Holloway, who have been here for some time, and if be is as good citizen as they are we shall be glad to welcome him. He is stopping for the present with his brother, Ward Holloway, at J. W. Smiths.
 Herbert Holloway has taken 8 position with F. H. Huntington of East Morris Miss Sarah Thompson began her school on South Carmel Hill on Monday.
 J E. Thompson was at P. B. Randall's on Wednesday, appraising his stock.
 Rev Fosdick B. Harrison of New Ha ven spent several days of last week here 1 looking after the interests of his fathers estate He was the guest of his class mate and chum, Rev Edward P. Aver and on Thursday evening conducted th' chapel prayer service. He returned t' New Haven on Saturday, but will be il town again thisa week
 Mr and Mrs Joel H. Atwood have re
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BETHLEHEM.
CHTRCH NOTES.

The meeting in Nonnewaug school house on Tuesday evening was conduct ed by Miss Maynard, who dwelt very for cibly on the text, "The door was shut" Rev E. P. Aver was present and assisted in the service. It is his plan to continue these services, holding them semi month lv, alternating between here and Carmel Hill. Miss Miltner was present and par ricipated in the service. The house was filled with interested listeners.
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THE CENTER METHODIST CHuRCH.

The pulpit will be supplied by Rev Will liam Cogswell on Sunday, April ,, dur ing Pastor Mariners absence. The quarterly conference showed it's venera- ton and respect for MT Cogswell by ap- pointing him delegate to the Lay Elec- toral conference. |. z. Fanton was elect ed alternate.
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GRANGE DOINGS

A number from Norfield Grange at' tended the meeting of Greenfield Grange, last Tuesday evening.
 A class of 10 were initiated in the third and fourth degrees at the meeting of the Grange, last Tuesday evening After this very bountiful eollation was served.
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ROXBURY.

On Saturday c. T. Nicholson sold his '93 tobacco crop to New York parties shipping it the first of this week.
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BEDDING.
Ar CHRIsT CHURCH.

There will be Good Friday services at Christ church at II o'clock in the morn. ing Easter Day, the usual service will be held at 10 45 in the morning, and car ol service in the evening at 7.30. Al are cordially Invited to these services.
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right Jewett piano for his daughter, Miss May Helen Adams, 'wbO is takir 2 lessons of Miss Belle Nickerson.
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SCOtt'S Emulsion

the cream of Cod-liver Oil, with Hypophosphites, is for
 Coughs Colds,
 Sore Throat
 Bronchitis,
 Weak Lungsp
 Consumption Loss of FIeshp
 EmaclatIon.
 Weak Bablesy Growing Children, Poor Mothers MlGks
 ScFofula,
 Aneen1ias in fact, for all conditions call- ing for a quick and effective rouyfshmenf. SeEl fer PamsALef. F1ef. Scott sowns, N. I. AlI7usslsts. soO. aaae el.
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BROOKFIELD,
rHE sPECIAI. TnMN AIEETING-

THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING,
 There was a special town meeting on Tuesday to consider the Gray's bridge questlou. r. is now nearly two months since this bridge was moved from it's pO- siti Jn ab ,uL e}x rods into the fields, and the residents of that part of town, as well as the travelling public, have suffer ed great inconvenience, At last public clamor has compelled decision what to do, whether a new iron bridge should re- place it or have the old one put back in a condition to last until the town can af ford to fix it in a permanent and satisfac- tory condition Several offers were made to return the old bridge to it's place for from SIG to $25, and make the old abut- ment safe. The meeting voted to accept the lowest offer, and this road will soon be open to travel.
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BURGLARS CALL ON MERCHANT BEEHLER
 An unsuccessful attempt was made on Monday night by three men to burglar ize the store of W. J. Beehler. They broke open the blacksmith shop near by and secured tools which enabled them to open one of the windows. MT Beehler and a clerk sleeping in the store, hearing the noise came down and were answered by & shot. which was promptly returned by MT Beehger, but no one was injured glars.
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Eugene Adams has bought new up.
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JESSE LEE METHODIST CHURCH

Rev George W. Peterson of Bridge port, who has an excellent reputation as a local preacher, has been engaged to SUD- ply the pulpit on conference Sunday, April ,.