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The Newtown bee., 1896-04-10
PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS

CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
 Miss R"ita Morris spent Easter Sun- day with her grandmother, who has rooms at the Sterling widows home on Prospect street, Bridgeport, returning to Sport Hin Monday.
 Mrs Edwin Warr}ner went to New Ha. ven, Saturday, to attend, with Rev Mr Warriner, the Methodist conference.
 Miss Mae Sceley entertained Miss Ed na WaTIiner over Sunday.
 Miss Fannie Sherwood spent Easter Sunday in Brooklyn, guest at the home of Frank Nickors0n.
 Miss E3ith Sherwood spent Easter in Bridgeport with Mrs Godfrey.
 Rev MT Peterson, local preacher of Bridgeport, supplied the pulpit of the M@thndj-t cburru of E&ston very accept ably, sunday morning, and preached a fine Easter scgn"0.
 Mrs MinOtr 9uttle's aunt, Miss Eliza Bsnk9, VAS buried from her home in GrcrDtiajd, Monday, April 6.
 M4stcr Freddie Seelev, who lives with hj+ grandfather, Judge Frederick Wheel Gr ~pouc hi- Easier v&cafinn with his Do-ucT, on Sport Hhl.
 Nl~2 Sea]cv visited friends in Bridge port, Buster Sunday and the following week.
 Mis- Senley and sister attended the Gorham-Hillsden wedding of April $.
 J. W. Sherwood gains strength slowly afrer his long, scVcse'illne8s.
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KENT.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 At the annual meeting of the First Ec- clesia stical society of Kent, held in the Congregational church, Monday, April 6, the following officers were elected {; Society's committee, c. s. Smith, George R. Bull, Luther Eaton; clerk, George R. Bull; treasurer, C. A. Eaton; assessors, c. s. Smith, Luther Eaton, E. w. Bull :; collector, E. W. Bull. It was voted to have the annual sale of slips, Saturday, April Il, at l p. m.
 An entertainment will be given at the Congregational church, Friday evening, April 10, at 30 o'clock, consisting of recitations by Mrs J. Spencer Yohees of West Winsted and music by Rev MT kel- sey of Sharon. Those who have heard Mrs Vorhees can testify to her merit as an elocutionist. The admission will be 25 cents, and for children, 15 cents. The proceeds will be devoted to the printing of the historical sermon delivered by Rev W. W. Andrews at the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Congregational church in Kent.
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C0LORING BUTTER.

The question is raised. whether it is right to color butter artitcially, since the color of butter is probably due to color ing matter in the food, as we'll as to the power of the COW to remove the same from the food, the question may be asked whether there is any more wrong in put ting the color into the butter than in sup plying food to the animals which will cause the COW to give the cream of which will make yellow butter. At all events, as the coIoring matter is now made from harmless substances, and the colored butter is as pure and good as the uncolor- ed, (when properly done), and as people prefer the colored butter, we think the benefit of the doubt belongs on the side of the farmer.-[ Scientific Farmer.
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BRIDGEPORT.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Aside from pianos, the smaller mus ical instruments have b!come almost 8 necessity in every housthold. This being the case we infer that our reade' 8 would like to koow where they can find 8 good assortment at popular prices. We refer them to N >rthr0p's, G. FAirfe d avenue, Bridgeport. At this store you will fad accordeon3, b&njoa, flutes, flag eoIet-, flies, guitars, harp5, harmonic8s, mandolins, tambourines, etc, iu great variety and for very low prices, MT NOrthrOp has the well earned reputation of selling sheet music, music folos, instruction books, etc for lower prices than any other dealer in the state, and he carries an immense stock, You will also find 8 fine line of stationery, inks, ,mucilage, visiting and playing cards, games, pocket cutlery, r8zOrs, scissors and fancy goods. When you visit Bridge port call and examine this stock. *
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LitobGeld County News.
LYONS PLAINS.
EMMANUEL CHURCH NOTES.

[ |
 The annual parish meeting of Emman- uel church, Weston, was held on Mon day, the 9th, at l p. m., at the church. | The officers for the following year elected were: Senior warden, Moses D. Treadwcll; junior warden, William 1 Lobdeu; vestrymen, Gllvie Kellogg, James A. Smith and Frederick W. Tread well; treasurer, James A. Smith clerk, Hiram McConkey; collector, Mrs Frank Lyon; sexton, Frank Lyon. Rev Alexander Hamilton received 8 large majority and will remain as pastor of Emmanuel church.
 Emmanuel church was very prettily decked with flowers. The altar and rered0s we'll covered with potted plants and hyacinths, in the font was placed 8 iardiniere filled with Easter lilies and pink carnations. At the morning ser vice carols were sung. The rector, Rev Alexander Hamilton, delivered a fine sermon from St Luke 24:3, And they entered in and found not the body of the Lord Jesus" At the evening service, Rev J H. Pikes of Poctchester, N. Y., assisted the rector and preached one of his practical sermons from Ph!n. 3 10, "That may know Him and the power of His resurrection"
 Rev and Mrs Alexander Hamilton at- tended the funeral of his aunt, Miss Charlotte Hamilton, at her residence in New ! ork at 10 o'clock on Monday and at Calvary church later. The interment in the family plot in Greenwood. Miss Hamilton WAS the daughter of the late John Hamilton and great granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton.
 Miss Jessie M. Kellogg spent Easter in Bridge, o,t with cousins
 John McCoIlum will sever his conrec- tion with $. R. Hoyt and work the farm of.Mrs Charles Kowell, this year. Mrand Mrs McColum will be very much missed Tn the neighborhood. May the good wishes of their friends go with them and may vc often see them iu their accus- toned pew in church. They leave the 7th.
 II. II. Nichols has sold hay to Rev Alexander Hamilton.
 0 car Davis, who has been very To" for thc past week with syphoid fever, is -Ijghtly improved 1t this writing.
 The Misses Merwiu of Norwzlz spent Easter at home.
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WESTON. .
PERSONAL AND CHURCH MENTION.

PIERS OVAL AND CHURCH MENTION. Miss Florence Lane has been at home from her school in Brooklyn for the Easter va- cation.
 Mrs David Morehouse, who has been i'll with grip for several weeks, is much worse at this writing, and is being cared for by a trained nurse from New Haven.
 ". c. Westerfeld is improving his place by the addition of a new front fence.
 Miss Fannie Mercy has spent week at her home in Westpart.
 Mrs Mary A. Perry has been quite seriously ill with grip.
 Miss Minnie Williams is still suffering from the effects Of measles.
 Atthe business meeting Of NOrfield Y. r. s. c. E., held April ,, five members were re- ported ill by the lookout committee.
 Miss Minerva Andrews and her daughter, Mrs Charles Lockwood, have both been ill for the past two weeks. the Congregational church on Sunday. His discourse being much enjoyed by all.
 Miss Elesnor Hoyt was at her home in Nor walk over Sunday.
 Miss Ila Coley is visiting out ot-town friends.
 Miss EsteIle Wheeler IS the guest of her aunt in Middletown, Y.
 Mrs Martin Rowland was on the sick list last week; also Miss May Hamilton.
 Frederick Morehouse Of Waterbury has been at his home here for several days.
 MTs NJ J. Miller is the guest of her sister, Mrs HaWley Williams,
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WEST CORNW ALL,
SUDDEN DEATH oruIss ABBIE SMITH.

SUDDEN DEATH Or MISS ABBIE SMITH.
 The sudden death Of Miss Abbie Smith on Friday last sAddencd the hearts of all. Her illness was Of short duration and but faint hopes of her recovery were entertained from the first, as her bcalth had been very delicate tOrSU many years. She was beloved by all who knew her and was Jealous aud devoted Christian and an @ctiVe helper in the church as far as her health would allow. The family have the heartfelt s9mpath7 of all in this their second bercuvemrnt in less than year. The funeral was largely at. tendrd on Sunday,at the residence If her brother, R r, smith. The remains were laid tO rest in 'r0rp"c5 Hill cemetery.
 F.. (. Ra'dain WAS home for Easter.
 Mark NirEer"On WAS jn town; one day lat week.
 Mis- Gertic Harrison of New Haven is home for a short visit
 George ". Cochrane has hacn in NCn Haven and Bridgeport.
 Mrs ,j0seI h Memm0tt Is on h. s.oF list
 Brewster Hubbard of Clinton is hero for his Easter vacation.
 Harry L. Rogers ia home for the sum, mer.
 Minor Rogers has returned from < two weeks visit among friends in North Hampden.
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TRUMBULL.

Miss Olive Watr0us entertained the Glover Leaf club at her home, Wednes- day evening, March p The following program for the evening was presented by the social comittee: Violin solo, Lou is Tucker; cbarade, Candidate" Miss Olive WaJrOus, Lewis Booth, Carroll Burton, Louis Tucker; music, Miss Lena Nichols, Miss Olive WaCrous, Louis Tuck CT; reading, Unto the Harlem River, :" Miss Olive Watrous; tableau, from James Russell Lowoll's "The courJin'," Louis Tucker and Miss Olive Watrous. Game s and fortunes occupied the remainder Of the time until refreshments were served, which concluded the evenings entertain ment.
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SPRING REQUIRES

That the impurities which have accumu- lated in your blood during the winter shall be promptly and thoroughly ex- pelled if good health is expected. When the warmer weather comes these impur- ities are liable to manifest themselves in various ways and often lead to serious illness. Unless the blood is rich and pure that tired feeling will aftiict you, your appetite will fail and you will find youself run down." Hoods Sarsapa- rilla tones and strengthens the system, drives out all impurities and makes pure, rich, healthy blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the one true blood purifier and the best
 spring medicine. Be sure to get only
 Hoods.
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SHERMAN.
PERSONAL MENTION.

William B. Hungerford Is suffering with an attack of the mump5.
 Walter Snedeker has been appointed as one of the assistant librarians for the Congregational Sunday school.
 The Select school. Miss Camp as teacher, is to commence next Monday.
 Mrs De Graaf has returned from Cal iforBia and is stopping at George Barnes.
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Litchfield County News.
WASHINGTON.
CHURCH JOTTINGS.


 The Easter evening service at the Town hall was beautified by many hand some potted plants in blossom and the altar was finely trimmed.
 Henry Barney attended the Methodist conference ill New Haven, last week.
 There was no preaching $ t the Metho- dist church, on Sunday, but the Sunday school was large. The blackboard draw ing and explanation by Wilbur Kilbourn was especially fine.
 Rev MT Seashore preached at the Luth- eran church, last Sunday. They expect a fine concert of female voices, with ad dresses on April IS, the avails to go to- ward the payment of the remaining debt on the church.
 The Easter singing at the Congre gp- tional church bespeaks much credit to the faithful training of the chori<ter.
 Russell Clark came home, this week, after spending term at Oherlin academy, Oberlin, Ohio
 MT Olson from Brookffeld has taken Miss Fanny Gibsons farm, this year
 Roy HurIburt has taken 4 NJ. Smiths farm on shares.
 Wilbur kilborn has moved into A. s. Baldwin's house, which has been vacat- ed by the station agent, J, R. Reed.
 MT Mitchell, who has been telegraph operator at HawIeyvtl!e, is to take the position as station agent here, and live in the log cabin.
 Henry Barney was in New Haven, last week. Miss Jennie Melamble was home over Sunday. Peter Blaine has taken A. G. Bakers farm on shares. George Washington led the |. F. S. c. | E. meeting at the Methodist cbuEch, last Sunday evening. The Gunnery boys returned on Monday as joyful as ever at the prospect of hard l study. There will be church and Christian Endeavor socable on Friday evening at the hall, by the name of ''Sugaring off l Come, all of you and see how it's done. The Womans' Auxiliary of Foreign | missions meets at Mrs Galpin':, this week | Wednesday.
 Master Willie Bader, who has been in 1 Germany for three months, returned | safely on Saturday night as bright as ever. Some German friends came with 1 him, to hire out and remain here.
 John Schmeidel and his brother have gone to kensington to work for the sum- mer. Miss Candace Bartram is home for few weeks. She has been travelling as nurse girl for New York family and 1 spent the winter in Los Angeles.
 Mr Helstrom has been repairing a 1 handsome mahogany sidebcard which l was shipped to Dr Brown of Danbury. Charles Birmingham, a former cle~k at ! William Watt's store, was in town a 1 short time, last week. William Church went to New York on Monday. Miss Laura Whitehead goes to New l I ork for new goods, this week.
  Mir and Mrs A. A. Titus did not move 1 to Washington until last Friday, instead of Tuesday as was stated last week. A Polander and his wife are living with A. c. Titus. Mrs Frances Swift is sick with fever. Eddie Zeiner went to Torrington, Mon day, to visit his elder sister, Emma, and a younger brother, Emil, who are living there. He has recovered the full use of the burned hand and arm. In some old deeds given in the last century the name of our river is spelled Sheppogue instead of Shepaug as at present.
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FAIR FIELD.
H0YnENs HILL

Miss Lizzie Wakeman of New York was in town Sunday.
 Mrs k. B. Sherwood has been sick, but is eonyalescent.
 Wilbur Jennings of Burr street was at his old home last week
 Leroy Clarke has 3 German woman and her son in his employ.
 Jesse Wheeler and family were at their old home Sunday.
 Rauor say5 that Charles France of Bridge. port formerly of this plaes has bought the smith place on the Black Rock road. An oc- the neighbors.
 1 family by the name of Peet has moved in at Jane Hawkins.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.

CHARLES PARENT BURNED OUT.
 The dwelling house, blacksmith and wagon repair shop, bojouging to Charles Parent, were totally destroyed by fire, Monday night. The fire is commonly thought to be of incerdiary origin. Mr Parent and wife were not 8t home being away for a short visit. When first dis covered the shop was nearly consumed and the dwelling house beyond saving with no fire appliances at hand. The property was insured.
 James F. Swift and family have nov ed to their newly purchased home, form erlv owned by the late James Bierce.
 Rev MT Curtis is out of town attending conference and visiting.
 Miss Hattie St John of Kent is with Mrs 5. k. St John for short visit.
 The public schools are again in session, after a two weeks vacation.
 Mrs M. A. Wadhams was called tn Kent, Tuesday, by the serious illness of her sister ,in.law, Mrs Moses Smith.
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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 Flow is wanted I can supply any of three kinds, "A styles. I have 8 complete stock of other needed arti cles and invite inspection of them A little later will be time to study up or Mowers and Hay Rakes and think those I am selling as good as the best
 If a Lumber Wagon it autel 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-sewed Leather and the Deerfeld Steel liar ness which can be put on the horses separately and then coupled outside.
 am still drilling Artesian Wells and shall be glad to furnish any de- sired information in regard to them
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CENTER STREET.

In the absence of the pastor, Rev Mir Warriner, R V William CogsweIl occu- pied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Easter Sunday and interested his au- dience with fine gospel sermon.
 The Ladies Aid society will meet in the hall, Wednesday afternoon, April l5, If stormy the first fair day.
 Mir and Mrs Kelly entertained their son and wife from Bridgeport on Sun- day; also Miss Jennie Kelly made her first visit to her grandparents.
 Miss Edith Osborne, teacher of dis tricr No. 10, is spending her vacation in Ridgefield.
 There were two burials in the Center street cemetery on Monday, April 6. Miss Eliza Banks from Greenfield Hill and Miss Cogswell from Middletown, a sister of Rev William CogsweIl. Both of the deceased persons were over 6t years of age and unmarried.
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EASTON.
A snONNING EATALITY.

\ bad accident occurred on Tuesday hired man, foreigner, whom he called Mike, lost his life. Mir W Wheeler and his man was loading timber on to an OK cart, when it gave lurch and swung the tongue of the cart around with much force, striking the man Mike in the back death, as he breatbed but short time afterward. The man had been with Mir Wheeler but a short time, but NJ: Wheeler had found him willing and good man. Mr Wheeler hastenyd to Trumbull, where the dead man had relatives, and notified them of his sad and untimely death.
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OXFORD
AN LNrELLENr scunnL EtrnRr-

The following is the Center school rep ort for March. Names Of scholars not absen through the whole month Edna Hoxie, Olive GOvin, May Beach and Daisy Peck. Names ot those having the highest gra3e in the different studies Arithmetic, Olive Go win, 95; geography Olive GOvtn and Edna IIONsIr, "4 ,; grammar. Julia Tum, 76 reading, Olive Gov!n, May Beach, Daisy Peck, 52' spelling, Olive Gorin, 9gi cOmp0 sltion. Julia Lu1n, :N, writing Olive Govin, 99; Gcportment Daisy Peck, Phoebe IEuDleu and John Waters, 42
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DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

bv local applications,ast they cannot reach the diseased portion ot the ear. There Is only one way to cure deafness and that is by consbitu- tionaI remedies Deafness is caused by an in famed condition O the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiam ed you bave rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deaf- ness is the result, and unless the iuf1amnna- ton can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be des- troyed forever; nine cases o t of ten are caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but an in- famed condition of the mucous surface,
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for my casa of Deafness {caused by catarrh) that can. not be cured by Halls Catarrn Cure. Send for circulars, free-
 Ag Sold by Druggists, 75e.
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BEDDING.
EASTER IN THE CHURCHES.

Easter Sunday dawned bright and beautiful and brought joy and gladness after the long and dreary days of winter. Appropriate services were held in all the churches. At the Methodist there was a fine program of song and speaking by the children of the Sunday school in the eVen~ ing. There were yeSper services at Christ church.
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tended at various other places she had visited, which was much enjoyed.

7V-IyVVI( VFV 7IEI 'VUs OVIVI PI'INCa aIo HaU visited, which was much enjoyed.
 It is rumOred that MT and Mrs Peter Devine are rejoicing in the birthday of their l4th child.
 Thomas Sullivan, Jr., has visited his parents.
 Miss Susie Chambers opened the Bullet Hill school on Tuesday, April :.
 A meeting of the Juvenile Temple was held on Tuesday afternoon.
 H. Perry attended the lay electoral conference at New Haven.
 Owing to the absence of Rev J. o. Monson at conference, the Methodist church was closed on Sunday.
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paint Gibbs hall and also the house of Mrs J. M. Ingerson.
 Mrs Annie kilson, W ho has been en- ployed by s. W. Post for the past year, has returned to Kent, and taken a DO. sition in the family of Charles Lee.
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.noL : AcILnENr In LLnNn MEAl r...

on Saturday last ae Lloyd Weaver, who hvcs on the Seym road, wa~ trirGning an Applttrce, he f-ll and received ivInrnal Injuries, but managed to get to his hGa--. DI Lewis Garncs Was quickly called te e'tyu,) him. The doctor WAS win him th:uu@N Ih" day ami Ien him some better. On II .E,l y he Wa~ mot SO well.
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Buttons

So important now for the fin- ishing touches of a nice dress The latest novelties can be found here. x < .%
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Dress Trimmings.

The assortment of these goods this season is unusually large and varied, comprising all the NEW things that are called for in spangles, jet or lace. x x x % I*
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coNGRrGArIoNAI. CaIrRcH NnrEs-

The Y. P. 5. c. E. of the Congrcga- tional church are making arrangements for another orchestra concert on April 22. Further details will be given next week.
 A very pleasant social evening was spent at the Sunday school room, last Tuesday. An illustrated magazine was one of the attractions and 8 novelty in the way of hot egg supper was greatly enjoyed.
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FER LETTER FILLS A WOMAN'& ST0RYs Written for Eyes Of Other Women.
rsnrcrAL TO o,e rAuy rrAprRs.

There is inoaci}nallc pleasure in doing good to others, and joy in 8 grateful rec. ognition of the act
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In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY.
A SAD CASE OF pEsrIrurlON.

A sad case of destitutlon and death has taken place jn this town. Elmer Lewis discovered the body of well dressed man in field a short distance from the kettletown road. His Overcoat lay 8 few feet from the body, The authorities took charge of the remains, Dr Shepard acting as coroner. A paper was found in his pocket bearing the name of A. Du barre and bill from a hatter's society in New Milford. Selectman Curtiss Smith wrote and telephoned to several towns to find friends but was unsuccessful, as it is not known that he had any relatives in this country. Later r,acquaintances raised a subscription and came on Monday with an undertaken and took the body to New Milford. There are various, stories in regard to his past life. One that he was educated for Catholic priest, and under stood five languages. He afterwards worked at hating and lately failed to find work. He was supposed to have been seen a short time before his death by parties in this vicinity, and seemed to De in a discouraged and Respondent con- dition of mind. It is thought that he had been dead about two weeks.
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cHANnu- Al row lNrI

Night Opcrat~r Van Fleet at Towant.c sta tiun has taken the place Of Day Operator Flynn and a Mir LOwery takes Van Fleets position as night operator.
 Mrs C. II. Ftnkl" of Seymour visited with her pereuts. MT aud AIrs II. $. Hub0vu on Governors HJI, over sunday.
 Miss Kitty O'Nril, a popular and successful dres-makcr i'll Waterbury, viaitei >2ilh her parents Mir and Mrs Michael O'Neil, over sunday.
 "A. .Tuckcrot Milford spent tev days last week, with bis wite's parent-, Mr and Mr~ IoIu II. CnatfeId, in the center.
 Mrs Walter II. Perry and little son. Kay mOnd, are visiting a Jew weeks at her oil home in New Brunswick, N.J.
 Mrs Luthcr Fowler has gone to Brooklyn for visit with relatives and friends and during her absence Miss Anna Butler W i'll bc with her father, C. J. Buuer,iu Hartford.
 Miss Susan Tucker has commenced the spring term of the Red Oak school after two weeks vacation.
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Miss Nellie Osborne and her brother spent their Easter vacation with friends in Yonkers and New York.
 Berjamin Bassett is working at his trade in New Haven.
 Lawyer Hurlbutt was in town, Tues. day, on business connected with the pro- bate office.
 The Umpawaug school is again with out teacher. The school in the Hull district has been closed on account of a lack of scholars.
 James Treadwell has hired Cornelius O'Keefe to run his farm and will devote