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The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Earle Abbott continues in a failing condition. Mrs Jennings is helping care for him.
 Edward Hartwell has been cutting COW fodder with his horse power and machine for Robert Seabury. These fine cutting machines leave the stalks in such a con- aition that the cattle eat every particle,
 John G Fem is still quite low from he effects of grip and fever.
 Master Clifford C. Woodruff went to Naugatuck, Friday, to visit his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs A. w. Chapman, for 4 few days.
 There would have been a disastrous fire in South street had it not been for William Frisble. The schoolhouse chim- ney caught fire last Saturday morning In the meantime William went 10 Turney Odeff7s and he and his man saved the building. The fire company were too late to do any good this time.
 Mrs Jennie Brewster of Watertown is the guest of Mrs John Black.
 Mrs Pratt of Boston, Mass, is visiting at Albert Smiths.
 Miss Magee of New Haven, who has
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
YVES STPORT.
4 BARN BURNED.

A large barn on the John Q Adams farm was destroyed with all it's contents, including about 20 tons of hay and the same quantity of straw, on Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock. The loss was total as the insurance had run out only a few weeks ago. The cause was un- known as MT Adams had been in the barn only few minutes before it broke out and everything was all right then. Compo Engine Co.,, No. 2, and thelr hose carriage went to his aid but tEe fire was under too much headway to control and they devoted their time to saving adjoining property.
 Miss Jean M. Rosebone of Albany has been visiting Mrs Horace s. Beers.
 Presiding Elder J. W. Beach of Mid dletown oficiated at the Methodist church, Sunday evening.
 The Chautauqua circle met, Monday evening, with MT and Mrs Arthur s. Hoyt.
 Miss Carrie E. Nash has been visiting friends in Danbury.
 Charles P. Taylor of Denver, Col, IS visiting her father, J. c. Taylor. A weight sociable was held, Thursday evening, by the members of the Sons of Temperance in their room in Hurlbutt's block. Music, both vocal and instru- mental, recitations and social conYersa- tion helped to make the evening en- l joyabIe. There was 8 large attendance and the receipts were satisfactory.
 The choir and Sunday school of the Church of the Assumption have pre- scented their pastor, Rev James E. Car roll, with a beautiful gold watch set with diamonds.
 Upon invitation of Dr F. D Rutland the Historical society will meet, Monday, March 3, at the sanitarium. In connec tion therew with the Ghautauqua circle will meet at the same place and while their social tendencies are the same, and their assembling together is likely to be one of interest.
 Miss Emma Fay of LaCross, Wis, is a guest of MT and Mrs P, c. Sanford.
 Rev H. NJ. Sherman of Bridgeport of f1ciated at Christ church, last Friday evening.
 The sEpworth League of the Meth
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TOWN AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Some of our people attended the farm ers' institute at Waterbury, and report good meeting. All were hospitably en- tertained by Mad River Grange.
 Adelbert Knott, the facial contortion. ist, gave an entertainment on Saturday evening in the schoolhouse, but owing to the fact that the Kiekapoo Medicine Go ', had absorbed the loose change, he was greeted by very small audience.
 Washington's birthday was observed in the Bullet Hill district, by appropriate readings, songs and reeitations.
 Miss Oatie Ambler has entertained her cousin.
 Mrs Camp has visited her sister, Mrs Henry Russell.
 Henry Drake has been on the sick list.
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TRUMBULL.
CHESTNUT HILL.

Miss Waller and little nephew are vis- ting in Boston.
 Mrs George French is quite poorly, but able to be about the house.
 Percy Ryan is quite sick, but has not gone to the hospital.
 Mrs Agur Beach, who has been quite sick, is little better.
 Beach Hall is building cottage on the shore at Fairfield for Agur s. Beach, William E. Waller is filling his ice house, this week.
 James Tisdale has moved from the Beardsley place to Bridgeport.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

Georgr W. Studley has sold the Green Mountai1 farm tc tha New York & New Haven railroad company. The price paid is stated to bN $170O.
 Chauncev Marvin, and aged man, died one day, last week, and his body was buried iu the Calhoun cemetery. Mr Marvin at one time lived in this section If the town.
 J E. Hyatt and wife, Miss Ada Ives and William Stone, all of Brewsters, N. Y, have been visiting for a short time here.
 The hou.ehold goods of Walter Ives were moved by teams to Torripgton, Tuesddy.
 . The Misses Mary and Grace Moore paid vi>it t0 Bridgeport, this week.
 Charles E. B. Hatch is on the sick list,
 Edward Eaton of Warren was in town, Tuesday, on business trip.
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MISS SEELEY-MR BOOTH.

Miss Nettie Seeley, daughter of Ben- tmin Seeley, and Earle Booth, who owns a place next south of MT Seeleys, were married on Monday. The ceremo- ny took place at the residence of Elna- than Mitchell, Rev Mir Chapman of the Episcopal church officiating. Among those present were Nj and Mrs Elnathan Mitchell, Ms BuckicEham and MT and Mrs Powell Sc",cy. The bride has just ~'covored from serious illness with pneumouia. MT and Mrs Booth began housrkecping at once. MT Booth is su- pcrintendent of the Sunday school of the Congregational church and prominent in church affairs.
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l7 threatened with an attack of pneu- mo lia, is recovering.
HUNTINGTON.
TIE LONG HILL DISTRICT.

William T. and Theodore E withJ II. Beard of Shelton, and their wives spent Tue>da at Century Farm to celebrate the birthday anniversary of their young est brother. The after dinner stories of the exploits, ana escapades of their younger days afforded much amusement.
 The cold weather of last week afforded an opportunity for those, who had not secured their ice. to do so. Ice from five inches to a foot in thickness was harvest ed.
 Miss Carrie Bennett and Mir Munson are both reported as better.
 Mi-< Ruth s,urges spen. Tuesday win Miss G0idon.
 A l~tCcr trcccivod from W. l.. Beard. Foochru. says the seminary building he hinks will bo completed and ready for he students b5 the timt the letter reach Id hete. Thig-etn young men had been recommended as students ard there were i've who had studied two years.
 Mrs George Webster has bought h,rse and phaet0n.
 JaDn Wilkinson spent few days CD his farm, last week. Mrs Wilkinson is expected home from Brooklyn in two weeks. The operation on her eyes is re- ported successful.
 The smith place in Coram is to be re- paired and put in order for the accummo- dation of working girls who wish a plea ant tired place in whicI. to spend their vacation.
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Frederick Sherwood of Westport, but formerly of this place, died of pneumo- nia at the hospital, was brought here and buried at Oaklawn cemetery, Tues day aftern oon, the 25th.
 The Monday evening prayer meeting of this week was held at the residence of Mrs E. T. Burr and was greatly en- j0yed by those whose privilege it was to attend.
 MT and Mrs Frank Lockwoo spent a few days in New York wishing relatives. Miss Emogene Whitaker attended to Mrs Lockwood's household cares during her absence.
 Miss Grace KoOs of Brooklyn, who acted as maid of honor at the KeeIeE- Jelliffe wedding, has baen visiting old friends in this place the past week.
 Through the kindness of MT and Mrs F. Lockwood, Rev and Mrs Kettle have had horse and carriage at their di3po- sal for few days.
 Mrs Horace Nichols of Bridgeport has been improving her country residence on Pavement hill by having the build- ings, which stood in front, moved to the rear.
 Stephen B. Wakeman of Compo was in town, Sunday, calling on relatives.
 Miss Maria Hopkins has gone to Port Jefferson to visit her sister who has been sick.
 Edward Lover of New York spent Washington's birthday and Sunday with his parents.
 Mrs H. B Banks spent Friday in New York City.
 Samuel Wilson is taking lessons in Bridgeport fitting himself to master an organ.
 George Craft of Bridgeport spent Sun day with Henry l.. Burr.
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EAST0N.
WHAT THE NrrBoD1srs ARE DOING.

WHAT THE METHODIsTs ARE DOING.
 The presiding elder, Dr Beach, preach cd an excellent sermon and pre~ided at the Quarterly Conference, last Sunday.
 F. A. Brown of Brooklyn spoke to fair sized audicrcest Jesse Lee church in the evening, and expressed Pauls advice co the young people.
 The results of the fair will be a4nouuc- ed next week.
 The services at Center streetc- Friday evening and at Lees on Sunday evening sill be cmbclli-h-d by ex,ra fin" p.c:ures, and all are invited to b. present.
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CIRCULATION;
Litohtjeld Counfy News
WASHINGTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 Last week Tuesday the ladies met with Mrs M, $. Woodruff and organized a Homeland mission circle of 20 members to start with. Admi8s ion for 50 cents. Mrs Anniss Hickox, president; Mrs Belle Ford, vice president; Mrs Edna Watts, treasurer; Mrs Elnathan Mitchell, secre- tary. The board Cf directresses consists of Mrs Jennie hollister, Mrs Louis Logan, Mrs Louis Mason and Mrs NJ. $. Wood ruff. Meetings are to be held fortnight ly, the next being with Mrs Belle Ford.
 Mrs sherman Hartwell furnished some very beautiful h)wers for the church, They were sent from New I Ork.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY,
HULL s HILL DISTRICT.

Albert Stowe is very sick with pneu- monia.
 Horace McB@rnev, who is staying with his mother, Mrs Minnie Eek, at Ernest Stowe's, has been quite sick with an ab cess on his face.
 Charles D. Johnson has taken con tract to draw wood to the Shelton paper mill.
 Que of the boarders at K. Mallory's, Patsy DeIury, in riding his horse to water, Sunday morning was thrown, crushing the wrist and irjAring the elbow. Dr Shepard was called.
 One gentleman from Ansonia, one from Danbury and several from Quaker's Farms were at the morning service, Sun day. There was large attendance.
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THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

A special town meeting was held, Sat urday, February l5, called in response to the request of lG0 petitioners in order that the selecCmen might be advised in l"gard to the building of proposed rew highway about seven-eights of a pile in length between Marketable and New Pre~ton villages. After di:cuss- t"n of about two houra, the hall being tued with voters and taxpayers, vote ~as pissed to instruct the selec5mcn to grade aud improve CiIe old highway be- tween Ma: bicdale and New Preston at An expense not tn exceed $500.
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FAIRFIELD
HOYDEN $ HILL.

AsC C. Johnson was in Bridgeport, Sun day evening, attending church serviceE, his overcoat and contents were taken from bis wagon. He managed 10 secure 7he team, the horse being unblanketed and united when found.
 Mrs Emma Wheeler has been confined to her bed for week. Dr Donaldson sU- tends.
 $. B. Lyon is around again.
 Mr and Mrs E. B. Sherwood recently visited c. c. Salmon and mother on Lyons Plains.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOB CATARRg
 THAT C0NgAIN MERCURY.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of swell and completely derange the whole sys. tenn when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy. sicians, as the damage they will do in ten fold 10 the goo you can possibly deserve from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O.. contains no mercurss and Is taken internally acting dir. ectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tha system. In buying Halle Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It IS taken an- formally and is made In Toledo, Ohio, by r. J Cheney & Co Testimo ials free. Sold oy druggists, price 75c per bottle.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Dea Bird is in town for a short time and will return to his sisters, Mrs Hotchkiss', in sharon.
 The Misses Billings and Miller, grad uates of the Moody Bible training school at Northfiold, Mass, are in town conducting meetings under the aus picos of the Home missionary society.
 Miss Minnie Stone and Miss Lucy Aver were in Northfeld conducting an entertainment, last week Wednesday evening.
 Miss Sarah Thompson is sick with measles and has had to close her school for the present.
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GRANGE MATTERS.

The locsa~ef's hour at the regular meeLiug, Chis week, at which the board If rducation were to speak was post pnned to Wednesday evening, March II The subject "HOw to make farming pay t1 Washington" was discussed. Al though nearly all the male members of { is Grange are farmers, They seem to be greed, by common consent, not to i'm part SO valuable a secret.
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and stripes can be hoated from it. Sever al of the citizens gathered on Washing tons birthday and repaired it.
 E. l. Walker has fine herd of Hol- stein cows to sell next week Wednesday at auction.
 Charles Quick. IT,, is moving this week from Bridgeport to his fathers place fa the Center.
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AT ST JOHN $.

Rev Mir Chapman of 6c Johns Epjsco, pal cnurch delivers very interesting and helpful discourses Sunday evenings at the Town hall. l. is hoped by many that he will be permanently ~ettled here.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
In Fairfield County,
ENFIELD HILL
THE NEW RESIDENCE. OF COL A R. T.
 NICHOLS

THE NEW RESIDENCE. OF COL A R. T.
 NICHOLS
 Col R. T. Nichols with his sister, Miss Susan W. Nichols, is now con- fortably located in his magnificent new home. One seldom enters a country residence where convenience and ele- gans are combined in the arrangement 8 so perfectly as here. As you enter the large double oak door in front spa cious hallway with it's carved oak trim mings meets your gaze. To the right is the front parlor finished in cherry. Then you enter second parlor with it's folding doors into the dining room. Back of this is the kitchen, pantry and store room. On the walls hang artistic work in oil paintings by the hand of Miss Susan W. Nichols, except the bas- ket of peaches which is tie original piece bought by Mir Nichols for $375. The second and third fl DOTS are devoted to sleeping apartments, furnished with the latest designs of beuroom suits. Athohs Chem are some Hah0sOme pieces of ancient furniture. The hot water system heats the house with one of Johnson & Co.'s Economical furnaces. Every room is furpis he'd with a radiator and in every room is an open fire place. The house contains l5 large rooms, in- cluding bath room, with 8 porcelain bath tub, closet and wash bowl, having hot and cold water all over the house. The various rooms are finished in cherry, oak and natural woods. The cellar is light and airy, being whtewashed. The laundry room is equipped with station ary wash tubs, stove, table and all nec- essary articles. The house is great addition to the Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
THE WHITE HILLS DISTRICT

Mr and Mrs Buston D. Barrett lift "Wednesday of last we, on their wedding trip to Washington, D. C., and other places of interest.
 Mrs R,uban Blrrett and Mrs Burr aawley visited relatives here, last week
 There is another young son at Clark Beard@Iey'5 two weeks old.
 Miss su lie Baardsley is caring for her granduother, Mrs Shelton, who is very poorly.
 Rav George Sauer gave good sermon IS u>ual Sunday mo ming aud hi' talk ro the children was of interest to ali. h the evening a lecture on "Phg-im's Pro- gress" was given, with some very excel lent views. George W"lters took charge of the lantern and did it with di>patch Next Sunday evening, March l, the lee ture will be continued with some fine vieas. All are welcome. The children, especially, should be given an opportun- fly to see and hear about "Pilgrim's Pro gress."
 Charles Wheeler is improving.
 Miss Harris of Derby is spending the week at W. W. Wheeler's.
 Mrs Burr, mother of Mrs Mortimer Hubben is expected there for perma nRnt stay.
 Misses Abbfe Shelton and Georgia Tomlinson were guests of Miss Susie Hubbell, Saturday last.
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CENTER STREET.

Mrs Mary F. Rowen, who has been very sick with nervous prostrs.ion, is gaining slowly.
 Ms J. J. Foster has returned home after spending a week with fr.-nds in R'dgofeld.
 Master Fred N41Norst, who irjured hi= foot quite badly ina cutting mlchine, i= able to be out.
 Mrs Georgie Jennings and daughter have visited their cou7in, Mr= Sim )n Bradley of GceeDti-ld Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

HOODS PILLS cure Liver lis, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache' A pleasant laxative. All Druggists
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

George Fcceborn died, Friday, and was buried Sunday af ernoou, Rev Mir Evans conducting the services at his l~,e resid- ence, very accep14bly in the ab erce of the pastor, Rev Mr kimball. George Parrack, with three grandsons, acted as bearers.
 Mrs D,b3-ah SilIinan, probably the oldest person in town, celebrs ed her 96 h birthday, Friday, February 2l, with her family. She is a remarkab ble womaB for one so aged.
 Mrs FrsYk Bunneu of Greenf-ld Hill, wi,h her granddaughter, recently visited her sister, Mrs Amelia Wilson.
 Miss Emily Lewis scholars, with their parents and friyods, gave her very pleasant surprise. last Thursday evening.
 Mir ud Mrs John Ficch of Weston spent Sunday at j. L. PeJTy's.
 Miss Allis Bradley with her friend, MT MiddIebrooks, visited Miss Hattie Perry, Sunday evening.
 Mrs Charles Silliman spent Monday with Mrs Hattie Osborn.
 Rev Mc Ktmball expects to be with his people, next Sunday. His health is im- proving.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria- When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria- When she. became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Csstoria.
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CT of Mrs c. P. Bradley, is very sick with pneumonia.
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THE DEERFIELD DIS FRICT.

Sanford Jennings has been the guesl of hls sister, Mrs A. H. Pease.
 Miss Lillie Nichols of Hulrs Farms has visited her cousin, Miss Elsie Sher- wood, on Burr street.
 A very pleasant surprise was given MT and Mrs Martin Jennings, Monday night. Thomas Bradley and family at- tended.
 Misses Elsie Sherwood, Lillie Nichols and Bessie Archibald visited at T. B. Bradley's, Saturday afternoon.
 Married at the home of the brides parents, February 26, by Rev MT War riner, Miss Maggie Craik to William Raymond, both of Greenfield.
 Miss Laura Dowd has visited in Bridgeport,
 The prayer meeting at Mrs Elibu Burr's was quite well attended.
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MOT WHAT WE SAY, but

a what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does, that tells the story of its merit and sue- cess. Remember HOODS Cures.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

George WashtngtiOn preached to 8 full house in the Methodist church, Sunday evening.
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Mrand Mrs Bull from Elizabeth, N. J., spent Sunday at pr Woodruff7s.
 Miss Edna Barnes is not suffering from an attack of whooping cough as was re gently reported.
 Mr and Mrs Watson Hungerford are re- ceiving congratulations over the birth of son.
 William Geddes, who has been serious
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28
BETHLEHEM
DR KARMAN's HORSE RUNS AWAY.

Dr karman of Woodbury was up to see Capt Strong on Sunday and when he got out to hitch his horse the horse ran away and was stopped in Watertown, near Judd's pond. But little damage was done.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Prayer meeting as usual Friday even- ing, at 7.30. Subject, The Old Cove nant and the New"
 The Ladies' Union met, last Wednes- day afternoon, at the residence Of Uriah Perry. Supper was served for 15c, the proceeds being devoted to missionary purposes.
 WILLIAM sHERWOOD's HOUSE BURNED.
 The house where Mir and Mrs William Sherwood lived was destroyed by fire, Monday afUernOon, week. 4 social par ty was to be held there in the evening and many not hearing of the fire were surprised on reaching there to find the house in ruins.
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can recommend it to all women. A number of my friends and neighbors have taken it on my recommendation, and have always found relief" - MRS. JAMES CRANKsHLw, Franktor}, Pa
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SHERMAN.
CHURCH NOTES.

A pleasant sociable was held last week at the house of c. I. Leach. The great question was ''Whose feet are those?'
 A large audience for winter was at the Congregational church on Sunday morn ing and in the evening at the same place was a largely attended evangelistic ser vice with the cornet accompanying the organ in the music.
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been the guest of Miss Essie Fenn, has returned home.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

The hishness Of spring is everywhere ap parent horei the otsles, the Silk and Dress Room, the Cloak and Upholstery Floors, have ulI sprung into u sunburst of freshness-in H night u4 1t wcrc-Countors and shelves are stacked with new goods, the richest Silks, abundance of Attractive Dress Goods, Fash tonahlo Dress Skirts and Costumes, Choicest Lncc4, etc, in fact the whole store ia kalet ,Ioscope of l.cnuty ready for your Spring wants.
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GRANGE AFFAIRS.

The patrons of FarmiIl River Grange held an open meeting, last week Friday evening. The entertainment consisted of experiences in the late Civil war related by Col 5. G. Blakeman and other veter- ans accompanied by war songs and tab leaux. Great credit is due to Mrs Nlcho- las Wakely for the success of the taoleaux and decorations which were prOnounc cd the finest of the kind ever seen in the Center.
 Orrin Talmage was taken to the Bridge port hospital, last week Saturday. IC is hoped he will regain his health and re turn to his home again soon.
 Horace Lyon is improving under the skillful treatment he is receiving at the hospital.
 A two-year.o old daughter of Benjamin Coles of Shelton was buried in the new cemetery, last Saturday.
 The milk business is all the rage here now. Thomas Quick and H. D. Shelton are the latest ones to go into the bus i ness, having started in to pick up milk route in Shelton and Birmingham.
 Lee Eldred is slowly gaining but is not able to return to his work in Bridgeport yet.
 The flag pole at the Center sehoolhouse has been put in repair so now the stars
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ALL AT SEA
But Finally Rescued from Danger. Result of Taking a Friends Advice.

There are thousands of women to-day entirely at sea, so to speak, as far as their ailments are concerned.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Sanford Jennings has been the guest of hls sister, Mrs A. H. Pease.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

There was good attendance at the Grange on Tuesday evening and very interesting meeting was held. Very in- reresting subjects were discussed.
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The Monday evening prayer meeting of this week was held at the residence of Mrs E. T. Burr and was greatly en- j0yed by those whose privilege it was to aftnnh-
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