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The Green Forest tribune., 1897-10-21

 JNo. P. CLENDENIN, Register
LAND OFFICE AT HARRISON. Ark.

Sept. 2l lo97, , Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proofin support oi his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register < Receiver at Harrison. Ark, on Nov. 9, ls91, viz: Diver r, Crunpacker Il E No l740G for the S5a selI Sec6, NW1a Nell, Ne4 Nw4, See !, tp 20 r2l w.
 He names the following witnesses toprove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: k. IIaycratt. of Omaha, Ark L, NJ. Gilbert of Burlington Ark, J. F. Davis and 5, C. Davis of zeigier Ark JNo. r. CLEnDEuIn, Register
 LAND OFFICE AT HARRISON, ARK.
 Sept II lS91. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or Clerk of Carroll county at BerryVille, Ark :, on Get. ? lSs'7, viz: Thomas J. HitsNn h, e. a5 2i i'' 9' TOT '"0 ." 4 N"2'' 's' D. ID -0' \ IL lie names the following witnesses to prove of said land, viz: Alex Head, Samuel Sweat man, John Lewis and ". J. Oneal. all of TO- cum, Ark.
 JNo. P. ClENDENIN. Register.
 Land office at Harrison Ark,
 Sept. 20, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following nam- ed settler has filed notice of his intention to that said proof will be made before the Regis ter and Receiver at II arrison, Ark on Nov, S, ls97 viz: Powell Youngbood E E No l6676, for the NWl4 SWA, Sec, l3, Ne'l Sel4 Sec Ii, T 20, N R 22, "
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Marion Youngblood, NJ, M .. Platt, Wade Collins ofShaver, Ark, Colum bus GoungblO0d of Denver, Ark,
 JNo. r CLENDENlS, Register.
 LAND OFFICE AT HARRISON, ARK.
 Oct lS97, Notice is hereby gwen that the following-nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proorin support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Harrison Ark. , or Nov. F 1897. viz: Mary X Morris II NO. lt1a7 for the Ne14 Sei%, Sec Z5, WIZ NWi4, Nwl4 Swi4, Sec 24 Tp Is \ R23W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his contipous residence upon and cutivatcn Of said land, viz: W k Kingsley, Dock Norr!s, J B. Morris. of OsaGe Ark. anC, X. [. Holden, of fCarrolton, Ark.
 Jno. P. Clendenin. Register.
 Land Ohice tt Harrison, Ark.
 Oct. 1, lS97. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that sad proof wll be made before the Judge or Clerk of carroll county at Derryville Ark, on Nov. F, 1897, viz Johu E. OWnbey II k No 2S904 for the Ne1t Ne4, Sec Is, T 2l, \ k 23 w
 lie names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon aad cultivation of said land, viz: Burt Avery, Wes Wither- spoon, Wash Hutchison, William Ntatlock. all of Raum, Ark,
The Green Forest tribune., 1897-10-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT HARRISON Ark.
Oct. IS 1897

Oct. IS IS3(. Notice is hereby given that the foHowinga named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final prootin support Of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Harrison Ark. on Nov. v 1897 VIZ: EgbeFt t1tc ue, F. Q. no. ISSlI for the E1a Sw4, SWl4, SWl4 NwAf SeA, Sec. 2S, T 2l, off 22 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Underwood Mike .Mosteler, J k. Osborn all of Denver, Ark.
 JouN P. GLENDENIS, Register.
 LAND OFFICE fT HARRISON, ARK.
 Sept l lsS7 Notice is hereby given thatthe folloWn9- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support or his claim, and that said proofWill be made before the Register SE Receiver at Harrison, Arkansas on Oct. sl6 ls97. viz, Wilson Putnam h e no. l100l for the Seq Swlt. See&, N35 &e43 and &eti Nw4, Sec To- Tp Is n of p W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of, said land, viz; s, Y, Collier, ". l.. Rains, w. l.. Crockett, and Pat CoXsey all of Carroll ton, Ark.
 seborn Y Collier h e mo- l5045 for the E}s Sw14 See 1, Tp Is, Il of T 22 w
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upou and cultivation of said land viz; Wilson Putnam, Pat Coxaey, W l.. Rains, and w, L. C ocket, all of Car rollton, Ark.
 Pat CoXsey h no. 1J56S for the W.. Sw4, Sec 34, r l9 \ i! 22 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz: Will, Putnam, S. ' Col Her. " L Rains, and w. L. Crockett, all of Carr olltoH' Ark.
 JNo. P CI,ENDfNIN Register
The Green Forest tribune., 1897-10-21
JNo. P. CLENDfNIN Register.
LAND OFFICE AT HARRISON, ARK,

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and and Receiver at Harrison, Arkansas on Oct 9, S97, viz Abraham Winkle, Il E No IS2S9 for the N E SW14, Sec 70, T 2l, R 22 w H c names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land viz: John v GWaltney. George Kellet, J. A. Underwood " E. Weather spoon all of Raum, Ark.
 JNo. ?. CLENDENIN Register
The Green Forest tribune., 1897-10-21
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Milton Hall and sister, Mrs W. D.
Stone, spent Christmas with their grand
mother in New York state.
Mrs Keller of Waterbury is with her
sister, Mrs j. M. Seeley.
The public schools of the town have
closed for two weeks vacation, land our
girls have returned home TO spend the
time under the paternal roof.
Several from this place attended the
Masonic ball in Kent, Wednesday night.
There were no Christmas exercises in
the chapel, this year, as 80 many OF the
young people we're away, but Miss Jane
Fem and Mis- Vesta Abbott gave q
Christmas party at the home of Miss Alb
bott to their classes. theirs being the
youngest of the Sunday school scholars.
Tho little ones were on hand promptly
| at O'Clock, when they were gladdened
| by the sight OF Christmas tree, well
| ladened with gifts from their teacher
and some Of them bringing something
for their teacher which was highly ap
precieted. After singing and answering
Bible questions, they had jolly hun
for peanuts which had previously beel
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The Travellers Guide.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND. HARFFORr
RAILROAD.
BERKSHIRE DIVISION.

NEW HAvEN-North. 8 So q. M. 400 p. m
South 10 IS a. m, 7.45 p. M.
6HELTON-Eorth, 1908 q. M, 4.A p. m. South
1929 a. M, 7l9 p. N.
yTEVENsON-North. 1918 a. m, 4.38 p. M
South, 1910 q. m, T.O6 pm.
MONROE-NOrth, tl0.A a. M, 4A p. n.
South, tl0l0 a. m, TOO p. m.
BOTSFORD-S0uth tor New Haven, 10 05 a. IN 81
q 80 p. m. See BotstOrd below.
VEWTOWN-North, 7.44, 1913 a. m. 1920, 4.6t
7.O3 p, IN. Sunday, 7A4 q. m. South
$50, SAT, 9.57, n.27 a. M 25 6l5. SAC p. IN
HAWL2YT VII RE|North, 7.5a, 1888 a. m.
l24O 500, TIL p. IN. Sunday, 7.52 a. m
South, 6.5, $50, 94S, llI9 n. M, 4.l8 500, SO!
lskooKFIELD JUNdTION-North, sos, II %
a. lilo, b.23, 52s, 7.2O p. IN. Sunday, So
a. m. south, 6A2, $50, 04O, lilo a. M, $50
4.OB ESQ %. m. Sunday SAB p. IN.
BROOKFIELD-North, sos 1l.l3 a. M, 30
6.Ss, 72b p. M. Sunday, SOB. South, 687,s.2e
HOP a. M, 81. e;22 2; m. sunday SUNDAY 5S7 p; n
a. m, $40 p. IN. South, $50, $40 a. IN.
4.50, 6L2 p. m. Sunday, north. s.lS a. m
SEW 1ILF0kD-North. s.g2. 1925 q. a.. 9.o5
6.3s, 5.AS, TAO p. m. SuDday,s.22 a. m. South
6.25, sos, 9.2S, lOAs a. M, BAL 44s' 500 p m
MERWiNsVILLE-Nort $50, 11.ss a. M, 2sS
6.O7 %. m. Sunday S.35 am. South, 1875 am
4.24, SAG p. m. Sunday, 4.57 p. m.
KENT-North, SAC, .49 a. m, 1923, $50 p: m
h.3b y. m. Sunday ,437p. m
CoRNWA ALL BRIDGE-North, 9.05 q. M, 100
4.20,6.35, p. m. Sunday, 9.O5 a. m. South, 1O.l
q. M, 3.4f, b.23 o. M. Sunday,4- IA p. m.
VEST CORNW ALL-Ncrth, 9.14 a. m. IL. Il
4AO, 6.45 p. m. Sunday ,9I4 a. m. South, 100
a. M. 3.24. 5.15 D. m. Sunday. 4.ol p. M.
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ROXBURY.
TOWN AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.

TOWN AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
A. W. Sanford was presented, Christ.
mas, with fine bird dog, by New Yorf
friends.
The sOciable held at Ramus Newton's
last week, was we'll attended and muck
enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs Remus Newton were in
Danbury, last Mo 1day.
There was tree at the Mission at the
Station, Friday evening.
The children of the Center school.
taught by Mrs Hodge, had very enjoy
| able Christmas tree in the schc olhouse
| on Christmas eve.
Everett and Allan Hurlburt were home
for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Willard Hodge, Mrs Sarah
Hodge and Burton Hodge and wife took
dinner at Myron O'dell's, Christmas day {;
also Mrs Lorraine Camp.
Mrs Rosa Latournean spent Monday
in Danbury.
Miss Clark of New York is visiting at
C 4 A. l.. Hodges.
D. c. Garrison and family spent Christ
mas in Woodbury..
Miss Lena T7rrell and he:' two broth
ers, Ernest and Dell, of Waterbury, have
been spending a few days with their
father.
Christ Church Sunday school held their
Christmas tree in the Town hall, last
Tuesday evening.
Mrs j. H. Parsells spent Christmas at
her mothers in New Milford.
Comrade Edward Botsford has been
the guest of Mr. and Mrs Alton Wilsey
for several days past. He is en-
gagged in selling Thompson's perfum-
cry manufactured by Thompson at
Bridgewater.
Clayton Squire spent Christmas and
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Erasmus Stahl
at Naugatuck.
The Sergeant is rather high toned of
| late, rs he had the luck to shoot a fox
ahead of the celebrated fox hound OF
Alton Wilsey on the pa. Another one
to the Sergeant's credit on The 9th.
The weather is rather cold for corn
picking out of doors There are several
pieces yet to pick in this and neighbor-
ing towns.
Burr Castle purchased of George Buck
ingham the finest four-year- old filly to
be found in these parts.
While Creigh and Barnes we're enroute
for home, one evening last week, from
Waterbury, they stepped at the home Of
Wilbur Mansfield to deliver some goods
On driving away they went on to bank
turning the wagon over and throwing
them both on to frozen ground, render
ing them almost lnsensible. Mr. Mans
field kindly assisted them to their homes
and by careful nursing Crefgh wat
around the next day, but Barnes, owing
to his weight, was longer recovering
from the shock. He is able to go now
with the aid of a cane.
Groceryman Smith of Ofton has dis
posed of his horse and given up his fish
and oyster peddljng for the winter.
A surprise was given Mrs Phebe Cas-
tie on Monday, the 9th, at the home OF
her niece, Mrs Bruce Hodge, in honor o.
her 90sh birthday. Her sister, Mr.
B91les, son and family from New Pres
ton were present, besides relatives anc
friends from about town.
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ing the past week with relatives in New
Haven.
Miss Clara Taylor is visiting relatives
in New ork.
Fred B. Platt has been spending a
week at Roundout, N. Y.
A festival was given in Division hall,
Saturday evening, by the Band of Hope.
The Westport Water & Electric Light
Co., have elected the following officers ::
President, William L. Coley; vice-presi-
dent, William H. Childs; secretary,
John S. Jones; treasurer, Francis W.
Marsh; auditors, Charles Fable and Will
liam Il. Childs.
Mr. and Mrs H. o. Benedict spent
Christmas with relatives in Norwalk.
William A. Sniffen of North Adams,
Mass, is home for the holidays.
William B. Wheeler of Philadelphia is
spending the holidays home.
Mrs Cyrus Scofeld died suddenly at
her home on Imperial avenue, Friday
evening. The funeral took place from
her late residence, Monday afternoon
interment in Willow Brook cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs William E. Sturges spent
Christmas in Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr. and Mrs Frank NJ. Raymond spent
Christmas in Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs Paul Nash of Stamford
were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mr.
Edward A. Nash.
John and Charles Sipperley of Mel
rose, N. Y, are guests of Mr. and Mr.
Ebert N. Spperley.
At the annual meeting of the fire de
partment held last week, the following
officers were elected President, Thomal
Quinlain; vice president, Frank n. Tay
lor; secretary, Leonard H. Gault; treas
urer, John w. Gault; department physi
clan, DR. Nolan.
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BETHLEHEM.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
There was Chris ian Endeavor so
cable at the hospitable home of Mr. and
Mrs N. L. Bloss on Tuesday evening.
The Congregational church was quite
nicely decorated on Sunday through the
efficient work of Miss Fanny Aver.
Miss Lucy Aver was home for the holt
days and on Sunday occupied her old
place at the organ.
Miss Alice E. Bird, principal of the
N ortbfield training school, is home for
the holidays.
Zanas P. Candee of Waterbury was al
Jarvis Thompson's for a few days, last
week.
William Stoughton of Waterbury was
at his home over Christmas.
George and William Watson of Shelter
were at Carr Watson's, Saturday anc
Sunday. Miss Nellie Bierce and Ed
ward Byers of Waterbury were als'
guests at the Watson homestead.
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sHEPAUG RAILROAD.
Nov. %, 1897.

BETHEL--Leave 7.35 a. M. $40 p. m.
Sunday 30 a. m. Arrive $50 q. M, 415
p. m. Sunday 6.l0 p. m.
HAWLEYVILLE-Nort S.5S q. M, 627 p. m.
Sunday, 500 a. m. Leave tor Bethel 9-3T q.
M, 400 p. m. Sunday, 5.65 p. m.
SHEP AUG-North. t9l4 a. M, 1859 p. m.
Sunday, tS.l3 am. South. 1928 a.m.,t Sc p.
IN. Sunday, 5.36 p. m.
ROXBURY FALLS-North, 1881 O. M, t6A7
pm. Sunday. 1922 am. South, 1915 am, 1924
p. m. Sunday, 1925 p. m.
ROXBURY-North, 1Gl0 a. m, 5.55 p. m. Sun
day, s.S6 a. IN. South, 9.06 a. M, 3.l1 p. m.
Sunday, 5.l5 p IN.
JUDD'S BRIDGE-North, 1880 a. M, te.ol p.
m. Sunday ts42 a. m. South. tsOO q. n-'
WASH1NGTON-Eorth, II 90 q m, 6.12 p. m
IN. Sunday, Adj p. m.
NEW PRESTON-Eorth, II. 10 a. NJ, GIG p. m.
Sunday 9.0S q. N. South. sA a. M, OF pm.
Sunday, 4-3S p. m.
ROMFORD-North, IL .25 q. M, t6.25 pm. Sun.
day, 9.19 g.. m. South, 1885 a. M, Il. 4s p. m
Sunday, 426 p. m.
MORRIS-North, 1l.35, 1880 p. m. Sun
day, 9.27 q. m. South, 1880 q. M. Il 80 p. m
Sunday, AIS p. m.
| BANTAM-North, IL. I'm. 6.ss p. m. Sunday
9.45 q. m. South s.22 a. M. LA p. m. Sun
day, 4.07 q. m.
LARE-North. t12.o4 m, f6.42 p. m. Sunday
| t9A9 a. m. South, tS.2O a. M, tics pm Sun
LITCHFIELD-Arrive 1910 p. m, SAT p. M.
| Sunday, 9.55 q. M. South, .S.15 q. M, 1-0O ]
m. Sunday, $50 D. M
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MORRIS.
CoMINGs AND GoINGs.


DR. and Mrs Fred Peck Of New Britain
spent Christmas with their grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs George Camp. The Christ
mas nion was held at Mrs Joel Skill
toms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Camp.
John Whittlesey came up from Water
bury to spend Christmas with his father,
Dea s. A. Whit5lesey.
Miss May Alvord has gone to Water
bury to spend the holidays.
Egander Roots and family dined with
his son-in-law, Frank Roots.
Miss Ruth Roots Ia spending bel
Christmas vacation with friends il
Seymour and New Haven.
Earle and Clifford Hall are spending
the holidays with their grandfather
Beebe .. Hall.
Rev Mr. Redgrave and family spen
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the visitors adjourned to the rectory
where refreshments were served.

| the visitors adjourned to the rectory
| where refreshments were served.
Miss Boardman has returned from hei
visit to town.
r. l.. Story was guest of DR. Denslow
over Christmas.
Samuel Clark still remains seriously
ill.
DR. and Mrs Denslow celebrated Christ
mas day, the anniversary of their mar
rage, as usual, by opening their house
to the children of the neighborhood. A
Christmas tree bearing little remem-
ORANGES for all, was the attraction.
Mrs White also invited the neighbors
to Master Arthur's tree. Refreshments
were served, games played by the child
rem, and very pleasant evening passed
on Monday, the 9th.
Don't forget the Village Improvement
dance and oyster supper at the Creamery
on December 81.
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hidden. Refreshments were served and
at o'clock all departed happy as only
children can be. j. H. Hall, superin-
tendent, presented each scholar in the
school souvenir card containing the
names of all the teachers and scholars.
Rev Stephen Heacook will conduct SER
vices at the chapel, Sunday, January 2.
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DANRuRY DIVISION.

pANl5URY--North, $50, 745, $50, 9.15, 1855, a.
2Ao. 3.40,5.18, 6.l06 So p. m.south, 500, 7.30,
94s a. m, II 40. q. 1872 p. mSunday, s.o5a
M, 10 pm.
BETHEL-North. I35. lO.49 q. H.
2.84, 5.05, $40, CAT p m. Sunday, 1909 a. m :,
4.22, 70I, p. m. Sunday, s12 a. m, GIT p IN.
REDDING-North, ET42l, a. m, 2.2s, 81
.. m. Sunday, 1903 a. m, sos p. m. South,
r. M, 6.23 p. m.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, 7.18 a. M, 2.24, 6.37 p. m.
Sunday, $50 q. M, 8.04 p. m. South, 6.16 a.
M, IL SO, TIA p. m. Sunday, s.22 a. M, 6.27 p
m.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ITO. 1887 o. M, ait,
$40 al d. NJ. SundayA9.63 a.. m-.T.b8 p. m,
south, 6.21, $50, 1910 a. M 1205s4.3T. Is p M,
Sunday, S.2s q. M, 8.3S p, m.
GEORGETOWN-North T.06 a. M, Ais, 628 p
m, Sunday. 9.49 q. M. IDA p. m. South. 8 q
D. M, 1903, 81 p- m. Sunday s8l q. M, 6-se
ID. m.
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CHURCH NOTES

The Sunday services consisted of an
excellent sermon from the text "Glory
TO God in the highest" by Rev Mr. Red
grave, the pastor, some excellent an
thems and other Christmas music by the
choir. A collection for the A. NJ. A.
and recitations, music, and an address
by the Sunday school superintendent at
the session of the Sunday school.
The worthy sexton in his anxiety to
give the worshipers a warm reception on
Sunday morning set fire to the gallery
floor through which the pipe passes. He
stood at his post with forttude worthy
of Casabiancs, but happily lives to tell
the tale of chow he saved st Michaeps.'
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Mr. and Mrs James E. Hubbell spent
Christmas with relatives in New York.
Rev E. L. Thorpe, d. D., L. L. D., of
Bridgeport, officiated at the Methodist
church, Sunday.
George Philips and Miss Bessie Stowe
of South Norwalk, spent Christmas with
Mr. and Mrs Aaron Bennett.
Miss Hattie P. Marvin of Brooklyn,
N. Y, is spending few days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs William 81. Mar
vim.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Price of Brooklyn,
we're Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs
Willis S. Jones.
Fred NJ. Wood spent Christmas in New
York.
Watch night services will be observed
in the Methodist church, New Years
eve.
Harry Dickerson of New York, i:
spending the holidays with his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs George t. Dicker
son.
/ The Westport Paper Co., have
put in dynamo, and now furnish thei
own electric light.
| John L. Coley of Boston is home TO
the holidays.
Misses e. Winifred Kemper and Mis-
Edna Bradley of HackettstowD, N. j,
are spending the holidays at home.
i Miss Lulu B. Taylor has been spend
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OTHER WORTHWHILE ITEMS.

OTHER WORTHWHILE ITEMS.
Mrs George Barnum is suffering severe
ly with an eye trouble.
Chester Lyon accompanied Mr. and Mrs
Merton Lyon to New Haven for a short
visit.
Mrs Robinson, daughter of B. Birch,
was united in marriage to Howard Car
penter of Gilboa, N. Y, on Thursday
last, Rev Mr. Ockford performing the
ceremony
Clifford Lyon spent over Sunday at his
home here.
Mrs Lee Stone spent a portion of last
week with her daughter, Mrs Sherman
Moreh0use.
Mr. and Mrs Ford are absent, visiting
their daughter in Bridgeport
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SHELTON.
HEARINGS ON THE BUCKINGHAM WILL
MATTER.

HEARINGS ON THE BUCKINGHAM WILL
MATTER.
Last Saturday Attorney Chamberlain
of Bridgeport appeared before the Pro-
bate court and sought to have the will of
the late SamuelsP. Buckingham, which
was probated in November last, set aside
or revoked IN view of the other alleged
will, which is now before the court and
the hearing not finished. Attorney Will
liams of Birmingham appeared for the
widow and heirs. The judge declined to
set aside the will or take action thereon
until the hearing on the later will had
been concluded and judgement rendered.
i Mr. Chamberlain then filed his appeal.
o. Tuesday the hearing was resumed on
the second will of Mr. Buckingham. The
day was nearly all taken up with the SOD,
DR. F. S. Buckingham on the witness
stand, and the time was largely taken up
in the Identification of various papers and
letters signed by the testator or his name
by the witness. Late in the day q Mr.
Lang from Waterbury was called as q
witness, he having had dealings with Mr.
/ Buckingham the past two years and tes-
titled as to some relations Mr. Buckipg-
ham with his son and of his ownsexpect-
ed marriage. Fred B. Drew, cashier of
the Ansonia National bank, was on the
stand as an expert on handwriting. On
! Wednesday the hearing was continued.
! The day was largely taken up with the
! testimony ofsSamuel 81. Lessey of the
birmingham National bank as an expert
on handwriting. Cashier Drew was also
on again. Also Mr. Sprowl from Lake,
wood, n. j., as to the statements of Nil
Buckingham as to his relations with hi:
son. On Thursday Charles E. Clark
cashier sof the Birmingham INationa
bank, testified as to the handwriting o.
Mr. Buckingham. All three experts con
sidered the will as forged one. There
we're also on the witness stand Mrs Car
rie M. Beardsley, Mr. and Mrs William
V. Latin and the widow of the late S. 2
Buckingham. An indefinite adjournment
was taken.
TUE SONS OF TEMPERANCE ELECT Off
GERS.
The Shelton Division, Sons of Temper
ance, elected officers at their Injecting o.
J Monday evening, as follows: w. p,
Frank 81. Mcfarland; w. A, T. L. Nun
ger; T., Mrs NJ. E. Tucker; f. s., Mr.
l.. FL. Mcfarland; r. s., John Lowden
A. r. s., Miss Elsie Burr; chaplain, Z
FL. Bentley; conductor, Miss NELL
r Hayes; A. c., Miss Mary Perry; J. S
Miss Minnie Edgerton; o. S.,Frank Wi
son. The installation occurs the firt
: Monday evening in January.
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DIR FRENCH GOES SOUTH.

DR. E. C. French left here, Wednesday
morning, December p, for the South.
He W ill remain in Charleston, s. c., a
few days and will go from there direct to
Jacksonville, Fla, where he will visit
friends. DR. French's many friends here
regret that through i'll health he was
compelled to seek the warmer climate of
the South, but wherever he goes the
best wishes of his numerous friends
will accompany him.
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WESTON.
PERSONAL CHAT.

The scarlet fever quarantine has been
removed from the house of Charles Lock
wood.
David Godfrey of Naugstuck and r.
w. Morehouse OF Bridgeport have visited
w. B. Morehouse.
Albert Lane of Cornell university, Miss
Florense Lane of Pratt Institute, Brook
Ign, and George Lane of Quaker bill, n.
Y, are spending the holidays with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs J. S. Lane.
The Waterbury Brothers are driving $
new trotter.
Mrs Raymond of Norwalk, who hiss
spent week with Mrs Cole, has returned
home.
R.K. Fitch lis still upon the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
MARKETABLE.
CHRISTMAS At ST ANDREWS

CHRI5 IHAS a d AIsJIs1l W .
The celebration OF Christmas day by
81 Andrews Sunday school was held on
Tuesday evening at the schoolhouse, and
was well attended. The presents were
numerous and well selected, the children
rendered their parts nicely and all spent
an enjoyable hour. After the exercises