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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
Lectures Postponed.

On account of throat trouble, Rev.
j. b. Koehne is at present unable to
deliver his course of lectures on "The
Reasonableness of Christianity, an
nounced to begin last evening at the
Congregational church. In lieu thereof
Rev. q. G. Weiss has arranged series
of four meetings, the first taking place
last evening, when Rev. DR.. Updike, Of
Madison, gave one of those eloquent
and able addresses for which he is
noted. Tonight Rev. Judson Tits
worth, the wellknown Milwaukee di-
vine, will speak, while Thursday and
Friday evenings the pastor will preach
The meetings are held at 7:45 and all
are invited. Rev. Mr.. Koehne's course
is postponed to February 4.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
Pioneer Gone.

Another of the pioneer stock of this
community, Mrs Timothy ChesIey,
who settled here in the early SOS,
died last evening at her home on Cly-
man street, of dropsy, aged rs years
Deceased was native of Vermont, and
when she and her husband first came
here they kept the old toll gate on the
Milwaukee plank road, east of the city.
Subsequently they lived on farms in
the town of Watertown and in Emmett,
removing into the city about 1882 Mrs.
Chesley was a woman of high character
and many excellent traits, and she en-
joyed the love and esteem of large
circle of acquaintances, all of whom
deeply regret her death. Her aged
husband survives her, and in bis sor-
row he has the kind sympathy of many
friends. The funeral will be held at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning from the
house, 4l2 Clyman street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
For the "Round-Up" Institute.

The Watertown Farmers club has be-
gun ex tensive arrangements for hold.
ing the roundup" Of the Wisconsin
farm institutes for 1855 in this city,
the middle of March. The sessions
will continue four days and an effort
will be put forth to make the meeting
the most elaborate of its sort ever held
in the state The best institute work
ers of the staff will be present and talk
on subjects material to the farming in
terests, In addition to this branch of
education a cooking school for the wo-
men will be conducted Turner opera
house has been engaged in which to
hold the meetings, and it's large capa-
city is expected to be taxed to the ut
most.
These meetings will no doubt attract
large numbers of farmers to our city
from the surrounding country and also
from more remote parts of the state.
The roundup" is the event of the
season in institute circles. Our citi-
zens should duly appreciate these facts
and aid in every way possible to pro-
mote success. The business men will
be asked to lend helping hand in ad-
vert1sing the affair and others will be
asked to care for some of the numer-
Gus strangers expected. At a meeting of
the Farmers club Saturday afternoon
$50 was donated toward the expense of
getting up suitable program, A. J..
Emerton, of Portage, advertising agent
for the institutes, having the matter in
charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
A Re ECHERCHE AFFAIR.
Nine Young Ladies Entertain in a Royal
Manner.


The Misses Emile Buchheit. Josie
Buchheit, Emma Habhegger, Birdie
Habhegger, Jennie Kusel, Selma
Schempf, Eugen1a Shasky, Ina Sleeper
and Minnie Sproesser gave reception
and ball at Concordia Opera house last
Friday evening to their friends, the
event being marked by combination
of such delightful circumstances and
propriety Of appointments that rem
dered it quite the swell social function
of the winter season. The guests num-
bered about seventy, and to them the
pleasant anticipations Of the occasion
were in no wise disparaged when the
festivities of the evening became
realized.
AS the favored ones made their en-
try into the hall realm of studied
elegance met the eye. The rich fur.
nishIngs, coupled with the dainty toi-
lettes of the young ladies and the
correct attire of the young men, all
enhanced by the soft and mellow
light shed on every hand, made as
pretty scene as could be conceived.
With the appropriate draperies, the
floral decorations, the numerous ban
quet and piano lamps. prettily shaded,
the wicker furniture, etc, the hail was
/ indeed beautiful and bewitchinglv
comfortable to the beholder. The pre-
vailing cOlors were pink and white.
On the stage was arranged the re-
! freshment nook, partially hidden by a
! bank of palms and ferns. AT either end
of the large refreshment table, lighted
by candlelabra and banquet lamp,
were stationed the punch bowls, pre-
sided over by Mesdames w D. Sproes-
ser and ID. H. Beurhaus. A menu con-
sisting of sandwiches, olives, salted
almonds, cakes and ice-cream was dis.
pensed from 10 to II o'clock, the Misses
Bessie Throne, Irma Schempf, Meta
Schempf and Helen Schwieger serving
Lemonade was served continuously by
Miss Emma Shasky from an alcove of
the dancing floor.
Shortly after o'clock the first guests
arrived and the reception continued
until $50, when Hardege's orchestra,
stationed in the balcony, struck up the
initial waltz and the happy company
at once entered into the pleasing diver
sion of dancing, which was kept up
until after l o'clock.
In its every feature the affair was a
decided success. The promoters are
certainly to be congratulated over
| their ability to correctly arrange SO
elaborate an entertainment and to SO
auspiciously carry out each detail. 1t
was without doubt one of the most per-
feet social occasions ever taking place
| here.
The following were the out of town
guests: The Misses Mabel Seeley.
Emile Hansen, Adele Wettstein,
Blanche Woodnorth and Mae Mathes,
Milwaukee, and Grace Mansfield, John
son Creek; Messrs Walter Boyd, Al
fred Wettstein, G. W. Dalton, A.
Rodee, E. Rodee, Will White and R.
H. Norris, Milwaukee; B. Lee Blanch-
| ard, Oconomowoc; Walter Pierce, Mad
ison, Walter Blair, London, and E.
Oestreich, New London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
The Funny "Pair of Kids"

Clark Opera house opened last even
ing for the season with the presenta-
ton of Ezra Kendall's "Pair of Kids y
The house was crowded and the audi
ence was we'll pleased. The play is a
comedy with just enough of a plot to
make it interesting Henry Winchel
IN the role Of the farmer, Jiles Button.
whose adventures in the city get him
into and out of all sorts of trouble.
made big hit and brought down the
house by his mirth provoking comical-
tiles, especially in his pantomime illus
trations of the horse race and baseball
games, and his parodies on popular
songs. Will H. Hentz, well known to
Norwich theatre-goers, made a good
Doc. DO Funny, "Wise and otherwise -
The leading soubrette, Miss Irene Her
nandez, in her songs and Spanish
dances was we'll received. The rest of
the company are q higher class than
generally visits small cities. The music
was catchy and up-to- date, and the
play taken altogether is roar of
laughter from the rise to the fall of the
urtain.-Norwich ". Y, Fridag, Sep
tenlber 6.
At Concordia Opera house Friday
evening, January "a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22
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Mack noshes suitable at this than
have lot, one two and three Capes. Price therA
You will be surprised at the low figures
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22

Ayers Hair Vigor is certainly a re-
markable preparation and nothing like
it has ever been produced. No matter
how wiry and unmanageable the hair
may be, under the influence of this in
comparable dressing, it becomes. soft,
silky, and pliable to the comb and brush.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22

DO you wish to invest in real estate
We have farms and city property for
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We have money to loan.
We have abstract of titles to all pro,
perty in Jefferson county.
We do a general law business.
Special and prompt attention given to
all matters placed in our hands
SKINNER & THAUER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22

R. P. Koenig & Co.'s Minnesota
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22

FARM FOR SALE.
My 80-acre farm, 43 miles north of
on juneau road, is for sale.
l5m3 Mrs. MARY A. PRESTON.
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Fairfield County Chat.
BEDDING.
IN THE PROBATE COURT.

IN LdE PROBATE COURTs
 The heirs of the late Sy1vanus Middle brook have employed Brewster 6 Davis to contest his will by which all of his es- tate was devised to the Methodist church at Long Ridge. There will be a final hearing before the probate court on Sat urday. Tweedy. Scott & Whittlesey will appear for the executor.
 On Monday the will of the late Mrs M. V. B. Burr was admitted to probate. James J. Ryder was appointed admins. Grator with the will annexed. ". B. Hill and Moses Hill were named appraisers.
 The trial of Gilbert Hunt for the theft of g horse from his wife, Dora Hunt, daughter of Ephraim Barlow, took place at the Town house on Saturday last. Quite large crowd was present. Judge Walsh appeared for the state and W. A. Leonard for tho defense. The prisoner was placed under a bond of $200 for his appearance at the next term of the crini. nal court. Judge of Probate Elect Brad ley of Westport qualified as bondsman. Hunt and his wife have separated.
 Miss Lorinda Beers had severe attack of pleurisy, tho result of taking care Of her brother, Ephrain. who is suffering
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LYONS PLAINS.
PIERS OVAL AND CHURCH JOTTING.

PERsO sONAL AND CHURCH JOTTING.
 The Misses Merwin spent Saturday at Stratford, guests of their cousin, Horace Lyons.
 Recently Aaron MalleCt and Miss Mallett of Tashua called on Mrs Tread well and Mrs Nj. D. Treadwell.
 Mrs John Henry Fanton on Saturday visited her brother, Thomas Bradley of Deerfeld, and on Monday took dinner at George Burr's at Plattsville.
 Albert Stubell and family of South Norwalk were recent guests of Philip Gerhardt and family.
 John Alphonse and wife of Stamford have enjoyed weeks sojourn at John Kellogg's at Grand View.
 Mrs John Kellogg has one of the finest displays of fchrysanthemums, some 30, 900 varieties, in this part of the county.
 The Willing Workers society will meet this Friday evening, if clear, or the first fair night, to hold their annual sup per, with entertainment and tableaux.
 Mrs Eunice R. Merwin, who has visit ed in Sport Hill, came home Saturday.
 Oscar Davis and his sister, Mrs Osborne Shepard of Rowayton, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs E. Davis.
 Mrs McChesney, who has been at her brothers home for some weeks,is now in Norwalk intending soon to return to her residence in Philadelphia.
 Mrs James A. Smith is recovering from a severe cold.
 Eli Wakeman and wife spent the week at Mir Johnson's.
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HOW'S THIS 1

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 We the undersigned, have known F. J. Che ney for the last l5 years, and believe him per tectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obliga tions made by their firm.
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 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act. ing directly upon the blood and mucous SUI. faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials tree.
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BETHEL.
THE POPULARITY OF PUTNAM PARK.

THE POPULARITY OF PUTNAM PARK.
 Last Friday was busy day down near Putnam Park, for number of the farm CTS nearby turned out and built nice little piece of road where the turn is that leads into the new road and to D. H. Cot trell's place. The men and teams rushed the work along and by night the roadway was ready to travel on. Mr Cottrell is also making some repairs to his place. and has force of men at work enlarging the cellar space under the building and fixing to keep out the cold winds of win ter. Mr Cottrell will continue to improve the property, making 1t one of the attrae- tive spots Of this vicinity. Putnam Park is yearly growing more popular, and each
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BEE to see when the tickets for this lec- ture go on sale.
AMONG TIE CORAL ISLANDS.

Far away in the South Seas, thousands of miles from San Francisco and thous- ands of miles from Australia, lie the cor al reefs which, at innumerable points, jut above the surface of the sea in islands. Missionary life on these islands has reach ed it's height of romance and adventure. Here it was that the first corners staid one year and more before receiving any tidings from their friends at home; here it was that John c. Patton, the veteran missionary, led life that is as fascinat- ing in it's recital as the life of Robinson Crusoe. Rev MT Barker will speak of these islands at the Sunday evening ser vice in the Congregational church, No vember p, at 7,3O o'clock. Miss Fife Wolcott will give a glance into life in the Hawaiian group, and Mrs M. c. Rodgers will give 8 report of the State Sunday school convention at Hartford in Septem- Der. You are cordially invited to this service.
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from an attack of paralysis. She is now somewhat better.

from an attack of paralysis. She is now somewhat better.
 Hon J. R. Sanford is much better and able to be around again.
 Mrs E. H, Whitehead had the misfor- tune to lose a COW with horn distemper.
 Patrick Mcdonald is at the home of bis daughter, Mrs J. Colgon, in East Bridge port, undergoing treatment for his eyes by Dr Wilson.
 A surprise party, under the auspices of Miss Charlotte Todd, was given Masters George and Aaron Sanford on Tuesday evening.
 MT and Mrs Hawley Williams of Wes- ton visited Mrs John Miller on Sunday.
 Ephraim Beers is in a failing condition,
 Miss k. Jennings from Southport was the guest of Miss Nellie Osborne, last week.
 Mrs C, W. Kelley, with Mrs W. A. Swan, spent last Friday with friends in Bridgeport.
 Hobart Brinsmade from St Louis, on a business trip to New York, ,came to Trum- bull for few days at his old home, and made short visit in Bedding.
 Will Banks has recovered from a se- were attack of bowel trouble. Those who were so fortunate as to have heard the concert given in the Congrega- tional church, last summer, by the Trou- | badours, assisted by the popular male quartet, the Greylarks, will be glad to know that there will be an opportunity forTanother musical treat in the same place on Tuesday evening, November 24, The Chopin trio, banjo, mandolin and guitar, together with the Greylarks have been engaged for that evening and the community are anticipating rare treat. The reputation of both clubs is too we'll established to need any comment and we trust they will be greeted with as large and appreciative an audience as when l they were here before. A popular l0c supper will be served after the concert. 1 Admission to the concert 25c; children 15c.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Rev MT Barker will continue, next Tuesday evening, November 24, his talks on the books of the New Testament by giving some further glimpses into the Book of Revelation. All those who are interested m Bible study are most cor dially invited to be present. The talk on Hebrews is this (Friday) evening.
 Next Sunday morning, November p the Thanksgiving service will be observ- ed iu the church. The pastor will preach an appropriate sermon and the music will accord with the thought of the time.
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EASTON.
GOOD WORK ON TEE ROADS.

In another week Easton can well boast of one of the best roads completed in this vicinity. The town voted to macadam the road as far as Galloway's corner. Now the farmers have turned out in 8 body and have graded and are carting way from Galloway's corner as B. D. Pierce, Jr., offered to give them the crushing of the stone and the rolling, if they would do the grading and cartng. The farmers are not slow in Easton to know a good thing when they see it, so they took up MT Pierce's offer. MT Fierce has done himself great credit in the efficlency of the work in Easton and over Sport Hill.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH JOTTINGs.
 There was 8 large attendance at the morning service at the Congregational church, last Sunday, to listen to Rev E. P. Aver, of Bethlehem, former pastor in Easton. MT Aver was entertained at Mrs T. w. Turney's over Sunday.
 John H. Wheeler has beautifed his residence by adding new verandas on the front and east side of his house. He has also put in new windows throughout the house.
 Frank Brothwell and family of Fair field were recent guests at s. N. Osborn's.
 John H. Wheeler sold his fine pair of premium winning oxen to M. N. Mill bank of Greenfield Hil1, this week. He has also recently disposed of good new milch COW to Charles Seeley of Tashua.
 Lorenzo e. Clark's hired man met with quite a serious accident while fall ing a tree, recently, which resulted in badly torn jaw, and several bad bruises about the face.
 Mrs Daniel Parrack has visited friends in Ridgefeld, the past week.
 News was received, Monday, of the death of Miss Julia Ogden, a sister of Rev D. J. Ogden, former of Easton.
 Miss Maud Silliman enjoyed pleasant visit the past week with friends in West l port.
 Miss Edna Wheeler led the Endeavor | meeting, Sunday evening. Next Sum- l day evening, Miss Hattie Perry will be l the leader.
 Rev E.P Aver was warmly welcomed, Sunday morning, by his former parish toner's.
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MONROE.
IN ST PETERS PARISH.

There will be a novel entertainment given by the young ladies of St Peter's church in the new Town hall at Monroe Center on Tuesday evening, November 24. Should Tuesday prove stormy it will be held "Wednesday evening. The per formanee will begin at o'clock. There
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DoDGINGTowN AND VICINITY.

Mrs J. P. Baruum has been spending several days with friends in New York,
 Miss Nellie Nash has been entertaining her cousin from Taunton.
 Mir and Mrs Hawley of Great Plain spent Sunday with Mrs Hawley's sister, Mrs J. W. Behn.
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Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless, and invariably reliable are the qualities of One Minute Cough Cure. It never fails in colds, croup and lung troubles. Children like it because it is pleasant to take and it helps them. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. BIakeman, Botsford ; B. Hawley < Co.,, Stepney.
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THE NEXT ENTERTAINMENT THE sTEREOP
 TICON LECTURE BY c. E. BOLTON.

@@A&% @4&<AA 44@A GS3A A4M0GA& ERE SGEEEQE-
 TIC0N LECTURE BY c. E. BOLTON,
 It is well to keep the order of the en- tertainments in mind as NeWtown's wfn- ter course proceeds. Will Carleton's lee. ture was decided success. It is worth something to have had the privilege of hearing and seeing the man whose name was so long familiar and whose poems had been read and re-read in all our homes. The stereopticon lecture by 0. E. Bolton comes next, Thursday even. ing, December 10. This entertainments will need no great "pusning' to attract a large audience. Those who heard Mir Bolton last year will do the advertising every one who was then present ia going to speak to his friend and neighbor about 1t and tell him that a better lecture in that line could not be conceived. The subject, too, is one of deep Interest, aRus. sia and the Romanoffs." Russia, the eu. pire of the Czars Russia, the land Of oD. pressionl Russia, the country where roy- atty is immensely rich and the people are grievousiy poor, where the middle class, neither rich nor poor, that forms the sinew and strength of any state, is un- known Watch the notice h next week.
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ZalmOn s. Peck left for Tennessee on Thursday, where he will spend the win ter with his daughter, Mrs NJ. F, Cheyes, at Unicoi. His many friends here, while regretting his departure, will wish him a pleasant winter in this summer cline.
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will also be musical program and sup per will be served at the close of the en tertainmeDt. This will be the first put- lie gathering in the new hall. Admissicn n 25c; supper lOt.
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Norman Northrop has sold his fat steers to l.. c. Gilbert and his fat oxen to Bommos & Biltz of Bridgeport. MT Biltz let him have fine horse.
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THANKS xSGLWLNG
 TIME ONCE MORE

Time to think about your turkey and GNings for your Thau>-4Nmy dinner, andwc are the people to supply you with them. Delicious Crmbcmics, , qt~ 25r; White Grapes , lbs 25c; New Figs Ioc Ib; Dates 9clb, Good Bai9n~ 5c lb; New California Haisin~ lbs 25c; seeded and cluster Hai~io~, new cleaned Cmrmts, citron, delicious Oranges and everything to make Thanksgiving happv. Remember
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Mrs H. W. Wright, who has been visit ing for two weeks in Massachusetts, re- turned with her baby, last week.
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NICHOLS.
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED.

FINE ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED.
 "Dreams and Visions of Brave Men and Fair Women" will be given under the auspices of Rev and Miss Lane, by the young people of this place, with the help of few out of town folks. The affair will be given on Tuesday evening, No vember 24, at Cooks hal. The curtain will raise at 5 pm, sharp. The pro- gram will include scenes from the follow. ing Macbeth, Miss Jessie Cook, and others; Evangelne, Miss Julia Thorpe, Amy Robsarb, RosaGe Nichols; Earl of Leicester, Dr A, l.. House; Merchant of Venice, Portia, Florence Laine; Bassa- nio, Leon E. Grady; Hiawatha, George Chambers; Ruth and Naomi, Alice and Hattie Wade; Queen Esther, Inez k. French; King Ahazuerus, N. E. Curtiss :; Rebecca at the We'll, Ruth Reed Lady Stuart, Mrs Rene; Queen Elizabeth, Florence Nichols; Earl of Shrewsbury, R. B. Turney; Earl of Leicester, Dr A. L. House. There will be quite a little music both vocal and instrumental, Miss Grace Laine accompanisr. The costumes will be unusually fine, in accord with the fashions and times, of the royal families of England.
 DR HOUSE TO LOCATE IN TORRINGTON
 Dr A. l.. House, who has been located in our village for the past year, has de- cided to locate permanently in Torring- ton, Conn.,, December 1. Dr House is a graduate of Yale Medical School, and while there was editor of the Yale Medi~ cal Journal. He is a graduate of Blidge- port general hospital, and a member of the Fairfield County Medical Society :; also an honorary member of Bridgeport City Medical Association. His success as a practitioner of medicine and his gen tlemanly qualities, have endeared him to this community, and we regret that the field is not wide enough for him to re- main with us. We bespeak for him like success in his new field and extend to him our best wishes for a prosperous and happy life.
 Miss Florence M. Nichols, was very delightfully."- surprised, Monday evening, November, l6, at her home, by the mem- bers of the Young Peoples Shakespear- ian club, .the occasion being her 16th birthday. After the games were played, and the usual college songs sung, the company were treated to very dainty repast at winch the toast was drunk, to the hostess. After this the company broke up wishing Miss Florence many happy returns of the day, and many "Sweet 16' birthdays.
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summer finds the number of visitors largely increased over the previous sea son.
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EDGAR F. HAWLEY'S.
FOR THANKSGIVING.
FRESH FRUIT !

Oranges, Pink crisp Malaga Grapcs Fresh Con- cord, Catawba and California grapes in baskets. DRIED FRUIT!
 Loose Iaisins, Cluster Raising, Cleaned Currants Sccdess Raiains, Prmss, Peaches, BIackbores, Apricots, Figs,
 Mncc Meat, assorted Nuts, Cranbcrres, new can ned Peas, Corn Tomatoes, fine Teas, Coffee, Co., all kinds of Crackers in short fine as- sormen of good things to eat and drink be found in NewtoWn.