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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-03-16
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PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March Is, 1897.
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BRIDGEPORT,

BREEZY JOTTINGS FROM A BUSY CITY.
 The young men of the Church of the Nativity, of North Bridgeport will give one of their pleasant socials in two weeks.
 Mrs Carrie Dixon, who has been seri. ously i'll at the hospiGal, IS rapidly inn proving.
 From the number of weddings an- nounced to take place in the near future, it seems that our town clerk has his time well occupied. The wedding of his daughter took place on Tuesday evening.
 Two of the immense oak trees in front of Avon Park have been cut down and the wood is to be used in the construc- tion of the new boat which is to be run between Port Jefferson and this city.
 Mrs Carey of Hanover street had an accident occur to her on last Saturday. She fell down 8 flight of stairs at her home, but fortunately no bones were broken, and she now only feels the lame ness which results from fall. Physical Director Gabler of the '. M c. A. is busy preparing unique enter tainment for. next Tuesday evening, at the rooms of the association.
 The Post and Telegram have already begun to boom the subject of the bicycle
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In Fairfield County.
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
TRE MYSTERIOUS AND FASCINATING
 TALKING MACHINE

TRE MYSTERIOUS AND FASCINATING
 TALKING MACHINE.
 The people of this vicinity have en- joyed the rare treat of unique enter tainment, given by Rev MT Drake of New Haven with large sized phono- graph, made by the wonder inventor, {, Mir Edison. The entertainment was in the Methodist church, and in all parts of the church could be heard distinctly and with plenty of force all the reproductions of solos, quartets and orchestral selec- tions, many of which were of very fine and classical order, having been person. ally selected by MT Drake from a large collection with the purpose of getting those whieh were not only the most dis tinct and clear, but also having individ- ual merit in choice musical effects. A few persons sang 8 sacred selection which was in turn reproduced by the phono- graph to the great pleasure and wonder of the audience. No entertainment has been given in this place for long time which so captivated the people as this one. Throughout the entire program there was no feeling of weariness, but to the contrary, it was with regret the audience bade adieu to this Emost myste rious and fascinating talking machine.
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St Stephens college, Annondale, N. r.
 Mrs K. J. Buckingham is visiting in Fairmount Park, N. J.
 Mrs James Page is still in Bridgeport under the care of Celeste Benedict.
 Rev A. J. Park made short visit to New York this week.
 Mrs Gould Judson had the misfortune to fall and put her shoulder out of joint. Dr Loomis was summoned and the injury is getting along very favorable.
 Mrs John Beattie, ST., has gone to Boston where she will spend some time with her daughter.
 Miss Bertha Davis, who has been with her aunt, Mrs Lydia Laborie, for several weeks. has returned sto her home in East on.
 Among the flowers in the Congrega tional church, Easter morning, was $ basket of wild flower very tastefully ar ranged by Miss Bertha Booth. which de serves special mention.
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LYONS PLAINS.
EASTER AT EMMANUEL CHURCH.

EASTER AT EMMANUEL CHURCH.
 The services on Easter day in Emman- uel church were of 8 deeply interesting character, as it was Rev AlexaDder Ham, ilton's closing day of seven and one half years pastorate. This week MT Hamil- ton and family move to their residence, 65 Newtown avenue, Norwalk. The all tar and chancel were deckad with pro- fusion of cut flowers and potted plants, Mrs l.. R. Hoyt and Miss Charlotte Ham, ilton arranged them. Miss N. Merwin organist. The Misses Alice and Nettie Merwin, Miss Hamilton and Hiram Mo- Donkey choir. The rendering of the vo- cal service was highly commended. The rector presented an Easter card to his parishioners. Monday the annual parish meeting was held at l.30 p. m., and the following gentlemen were elected to of- flee: Senior warden, Nj. F. Treadwell :; junior warden, William Lobdell; clerk, Hiram McConkey; treasurer, James A Smith; delegate to convention, L. R. Hoyt.
 Recently Hiram McConkey and wife drove to Bethel. While there Hiram sold to parties his handsome gray horse, car riage and harness. In the future MT Mo- Conkey will use bicycle in going to his work at the Bradley ax factory. Mrs McConkey remained here Saturday with her sister, Mrs Elmer Treadwell. When she returned home Mir and Mrs Tread we'll and Miss Treadwell drove down and spent Easter with relatives here. Master Freddie. .Silliman of Bridgeport spent his Easter vacation with his uncle and aunt, L. R. Hoyt and wife.
 The Misses Merwin of Norwalk came home, Thursday evening, remaining till Monday morning.
 Charles Salmons has been victim of the grip, which has affected many here, this spring.
 L. R. Hoyt and wife drove to Bridge port on Tuesday and remained until the following day.
 Mrs Mary Banks on Monday attended in Bridgeport the funeral of Mrs Smith.
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Opposite Fountain, Bethel, Conn.
day with his father, Dea N. ". Mitch

day with his father, Dea N. ". Mitch ell, last week.
 MT and Mrs Charles Curtis of Birming- ham have been spending few days with Miss Charlotte and W. G. Curtis.
 Rev D. F. Pierce is able to be out again after several weeks confinement to his room, with grip.
 The select school closed last week be- cause so many of its pupils had for va- rious reasons been obliged to leave.
 Miss Charlotte Mitchell is spending the Easter vacation st home.
 Easter was observed at the Congrega- tional church by an appropriate sermon from Phil. 8 il0, and special Easter mu- sic. The church was decorated with callas and other potted plants.
 August Swenson has bought the place owned by Ralph Pierce and expects to have his brother Otto work it this sum- mer. s.s'=
 Miller Boards addition is nearing completion, outwardly at least, and makes quite change in the looks of the old mill.
 Rev O. J. Range preached fine ser. mon Easter from the text, He is Risen, 5 Matthew 2s 6.
 Edward Chipman, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. r Mrs Reuben Pierce, who has been with her father for two weeks, is at home again.
 The ladies of the Methodist church held sociable on Tuesday evening st the home of Miss Lottie Curtis.
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AT GRACE CHURCH.

First Sunday after Easter, St Marks day, April 25: At 9.30 g. m., Holy Com- munion; at 10 a.m., Morning Prayer, after morning service.
 At the annual parish meeting on East CT Monday, April 19, the officers of the succeeding year were all reelected. The treasurer's report made very good f. nancial showing for the parish work of the past year, there being balance on hand with ali bills paid. The sum of one hundred dollars was also voted as an Easter gift to the rector. The Easter decorations were unusual ly elaborate in Grace church, the number and beauty of the Easter lilies being especially noticeable. George Wade of Shelton was home to spend last week with friends here. He rode over on brand new bicycles recent purchase.
 Frank Hadley was home from Orange, Mass, to spend short Easter vacation. He returned to business on Wednesday.
 Mir and Mrs H. c. Gilbert of Bridge port were guests of Merchant and Mrs c. c. Downs on Sunday. The infant daughter of Mir and Mrs Charles Jennings was quite sick the first of the week.
 The Easter concerts at Bridgeport drew quite number of the young peo- pie from the Hill to the Park City, Sun day evening.
 MT and Mrs Granville Cunning enter tained their sons, Eslie W. and Tracy Cunning, with their wives, over the Easter tide.
 MT and Mrs Bert Clark's baby has been quite sick and Sunday had convulsions.
 Mr and Mrs Frank M. Kennedy passed Sunday in Bridgeport with Mrs Kenne- dy's parents.
 David Hickey has sold his bicycle to John Middlebrooks. l Ais l cteE Ayncu outeTGaiuSU yUuUS lady friend over Sunday.
 Will Gabler and Percy Jennings start ed out for bicycle trip. one day recent ly, the former feeling confident that he would out-wind his friend before home was reached, but it is now said on good authority that he is of the opinion that he will practice up while before trying to out-wind any more bicyclists.
 The lecture, last week, by Rev c. W. Drake was very pleasant and successful
 George Sherman has purchased 8 number of new mileh cows of Stepney parties.
 Mrs Renton, who has been caring for Miss Julia Hawley, has retuI ned to hel home in Monroe.
 s. B. Beardsley of Bridgeport has beer doing carpenter work for Mrs Dora Star Mrs E. Sherman rides new Hartford wheel.
 Have you tried those best Marrowfat peas at Hurd's? Simply delicious; % per can, three for 25c; also M aine corr at 6c per can.s
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STEVENSON.

PERSONAL AND CoMMUNITY TOPICS.
 J. B. Downs has finally moved into his new house, and Mr Aldrich has moved into the house MT Downs vacated, Peter Gilbert has moved from the Latin place to one of Silliman Sherwood's houses.
 MT and Mrs Emory Sears of Fishers Island have visited at her fathers, Ed win Booths.
 MT and Mrs Will Booth and Mrs Whit lock Of Danbury spent Good Friday at William O. French's. Eddie Curtiss was also at Henry Loveland's.
 Charles Downs of southburY is visit ing his cousins, F J. and E. N. French.
 Miss Helena Sherman came from Suf- field to spend Easter at home,
 Mr Reynolds Is one Of the latest ar
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parade, which is to be held on July 5, and it is the main subject of conversation among wheelmen.
 The reception rendered to Rev and Mrs Thorpe of the Washington Park Metho- dist church, on Monday evening, was 8 showed plainly the bond of friendship that exists between pastor and people, It was given by the different societies of the church.
 It was expected that when Rev pr Pull man went Go conference he would not re- turn, but it is pleasant news to hear that he has been returned to his people here, and the good work which he had begun, will be carried out.
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with the grip. Dr Beardsley attends

with the grip. Dr Beardsley attends him.
 s. E. Beardsley of Bridgeport spent a few days with Mrs J. F. Olmstead.
 Henry Murphy and family of Bridge port have visited with Mrs Arvilia Stowe.
 Miss Annie Nolan is taking two weeks vacation visiting friends in New York City. Her brother joined her at Ale gany, N. Y., and together they will visit Erie county, Pennsylvania, before returning.
 Mir and Mrs F. B. Elwell of Troy, N. r., have been the guests of Mrs c. A. Elwell.
 Miss May E. Seeley is the guest of Mrs Frank Burr in Ansonia.
 MT and Mrs William Wheeler of Shelton are the guests of Coley Field.
 MT Zalmon Purdy has bought fine horse of Peck & Lines of Bridgeport.
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BETHEL.

NEGRO EDUCATION IN THE BELT OF THE
 SOUTH AS REPRESENTED BY THE rus
 KEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL IN
 sTITUTE, TUsKEGEE, ALABAMA.
 The Tuskegee Quintet of students sang before 8 large audience at the Con- gregational church on Tuesday evening. No admission fee was taken at the door but silver collection was given during the evening. The plantation melodies, songs and recitations were well render ed and greatly enjoyed by all present. A large number of colored people of the town came in and seemed to be pleased with the program. Every seat in the house was taken and every place filled where chair could be placed. The au- dience was respectful and quiet.
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rivals at k. s. Hinman's pleasant home 'tThe Naples"
LONG HILL.
MISS LAUFER-MR HICKEY.

M1SO LA dtChE1s
 The wedding bells rang very pleasant ly on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when in the presence of the immediate family friends, Miss Katie Laufer, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs George Laufer of Chestnut Hill, was married to David Hickey, at Grace Episcopal church, Rev c. W. Boylston tying the nuptial knot. Miss Laufer was general favorite with the young pc eople of Chestnut Hill and Mir Hickey is the we'll known baritone singer, who.has been heard with pleas ure many times in this vicinity, and many friends join in wishing thein hap py welded life. They were the recipi- ents of a number of pretty gifts of eg- teem. After the ceremony they were driven to Bridgeport where they took the 4-22 train east for wedding journey to include several eastern cities of interest. On their return they will for the present reside with Mrs Hickey's parents.
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The story of the pursuit, capture, and death of J. Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Lincoln, has been told a number of times and in several ways; but McClure's magazine for May will give version of 1t which promises to be the first really full and accurate one. It is written by a relative of Col Baker and Lieut. Baker, the detectives who organized and led the pursuit, effected the capture, and dis posed of Booths body after his death and 1t embodies their account, never be- fore published, of all these transactions. The article will be fully illustrated.
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HUNTINGTON.
THE EASTER oBsERvANcEs.

Appropriate services were held in both the Congregational and St Paul's churches, Easter morning. Especial music had been prepared and was enjoy ed by unusually large audiences. Both churches were beautifully decorated with flowers.
 Mrs Smith Powell and daughter, Mill dred, formerly of West Cornwall, ,but now of Long Island, is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs Thomas Wilson.
 Miss Ethel Beardsley Is spending few weeks with her sister, Mrs Sam Beardg- ley, Summit Place, Shelton.
 Miss EdVth Clarke, who has been spending 8 number of .months with her aunt. Mrs Elliott Beardsley of Long Hill, has returned home.
 Mrs Edward Beers two children were baptised at Christ church, Tashua, East- CT Sunday.
 Mrs L. A. Downs of Chicago, who has been spending the winter with her mother, Mrs Sarah Birdseye of White Hills, expects to return home next Monday, after spending few days with her brother, Royal J. Birdseye.
 Hiram Allen has returned after spend ing few days with friends in New Ha- ven.
 Miss Maggie Weeks was at her home over Sunday.
 Mrs M. B. Norton spent Easter with her sister in Derby.
 s. Wolcott LIndsley has returned to
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TRUMBULL.
EASTER AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.

EASTER AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.
 Probably never before was Easter cele- brated in such becoming manner at the Congregational church as on last Sunday. A large audience was in attendance upon the morning service at which the follow ing program was rendered:
 Doxology.
 Invocation and Our Lords Prayer.
 Gloria Patria. No. 1925 in the Hymnal,
 Responsive Reading, page l06, Isa. 40,
 Anthem, "Christ is Risen," Banks, Choir.
 Morning Lesson.
 Solo, "Angels Roll the Rock Away" :" Hawley, Miss Edith Nichols.
 Prayer, and Response by the Choir.
 Anthem, "Christ the Lord is risen to-day McPhail, Choir.
 Announcements.
 Offering for Home Expense.
 Anthem, "Litt up your Heads" Baltzell Choir
 Easter Sermon.
 Solo, ''The Reslrl ection." Shelly. Miss Mary Beach.
 Prayer.
 Anthem, "Iiam the Resu1 rection and the Lite." Ogden, choir. Hymn 446. Benediction. The church was profusely decorated with palms, Easter lilies and other choice plants and cut flowers from the green houses of MT Moves, and were tastily air ranged by Patrick Burns, his florist The Sunday school held their Easter concert in the evening, and the attend ance was even larger than at the morn. ing service. Tuesday evening the Endeavor Society held 8 "Yankee Musicale'' at the resi-. dence of Miss Lena Nichols. MT Garner was present with his graphophone anc rendered very choice selection of re cords which were very pleasing.
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Gov Cooke has named May as Arbor day, and he makes these excellent sug- gestions: 'I recommend that. the people of this State observe the day in the spir- 1t of the Statute, by planting fruitful and ornamental trees, sshrubs and vines, in the orchards, along the highways and around the homes and schoo houses, and that the teachers and pupils in the public schools engage in exercises appropriate to the day.
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DEATH OF ELIHU LEWIS.

Elihu Lewis, one of the old residents was buried from the home of his daughter, Mrs Maria Nichols, on Tues day, April 20, at 2p. m., the service being read by Rev Messrs Laine and Boylston. MT Lewis had been spending the winter with his son in Shelton, and died there April i7, at the age of 79 years.
 Miss May s. Nichols, who has been spending her vacation at home, returned to South Manchester on Wednesday.
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In New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN.
AN EXCELLENT CONCERT.

AN EXCELLENT CONCERT. -7
 Prof H. ". Parker and several young ladies and gentlemen from Woodbury gave concert, Tuesday evening, in the Congregational church, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and reef tations. The audience was small but ap- preciative as vigorous clapping testified, though enjoyment of all concerned was somewhat marred by the coldness of the house and the rudeness of some boys in the gallery.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The easter service at the Baptist church, last Sunday, passed of very pleasantly. The display of flowers was especially fine, many contributing plants and flowers for the occasion. A B Curtis brought generous load from his handsome collection of potted plants.
 A prayer meeting will be held at the church on Thursday evening of next week at o'clock.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon of next week at the usual hour.
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In Litchfeld County.
wooDBURY.

EASTER AT THE NoRTH CHURCH.
 There was an appropriate observance of Easter in the North church. An in teresting and instructive sermon was de- livered by the pastor on the subject of sImmortality,. The music rendered by the choir. especially the duet by Mrs Winton and MT Gordon as ofertory, was very fine. Flowers tastefully arranged.
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NICHOLS.
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

First Sunday after Easter, St Marks day, April 25: At ? p.m., evening pray CT and sermon.
 The new lecturn was in place and used for the first time on Easter day.
 The Easter decorations in Trinity church were very effective, palms and lilies being the predominant feature. The decorations of the font attracted especial attention and were very much admired. A very good congregation was in attendance and the service was most hearty and enjoyable.
 A set of altar linen has been embroid cred for Trinity church, the work being very beautifully done by Mics s. Ger trude Peet; and the set was first used at the Easter morning service.
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The Editors Familiar Chat.

Prof George B. Waldron proves from official reports that If the capital now being spent for liquor business was spent in legitimate necessaries of life, 1t would give employment to 1850, 900 more men than are now at work.
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Thirty years Is long time to fight so painful a trouble as piles. but Jacob Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, struggled that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which quickly and perma- nently cured him. It is equally effective in eczema and all skin affections. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. E. BIakeman, Botsford; E. Hawley 6 Co., Stepney.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Edwin Warriner was returned to the Stepnoy and Long Hill charges under the same arrangements as last year, by the conference held, last week, in Brooklyn. This is very satisfactory as it was the request of the people here tha he should be returned.
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DEATH OF JOHN BRYAN.

John Bryan, who has been in poor health for several years, died quite sud- denly April 2l, aged 56 years. Mir Bryan had not been in his usual health for some days but was expected to rally.
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Stephen Hayes of Bethlehem recently visited his daughter, Mrs H. M. Gan field.
 E. L. Mitchell of New Haven spent a
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JHSuls uaue aIi pressing anu naIuuIltGe. l The perfect weather contributed by way of many being attendants, which clouds E would keep away. So was Easter obI served in this, as in all the other churches, of the town.
 J. P. Elton of Waterbury was in towu' on Saturday with friends fishing for the ''speckled beauties" with "a silver hook
 Herbert J. wyckoff is home from Yale for a few days.
 The ground is broken for the Nara more dwelling near "Mapleton."
 The woOdbury Drug Co.,, also Hpn-l tington & Warner, have had new avn ings put up to shield them from the scorehing rays of summers sun. S
 C.H. Percy of Waterbury was in town Monday.
 Charles Gordon of Danbury spent Good Friday with his parents, returning on Monday. Miss Annie Bradley returned to her home, last Wednesday, after 8 two months visit with friends ID Brooklyn, Jersey City and Ansonia.
 Misses Emily Tomlinson and Juls Rich are enjoying their Easter vacation at home.
 Miss Lena Isbell. who 1t is ssicxha been singing on salary in Massachusetts sang in the Congregational church in Seymour on Easter Sunday.
 IN. Shelton did not sell his farm ss he expected to on Saturday, and would| rent it to the right party. This has al- ways had the name of being good and productive place, and should rent read fly.
 Julius H. Galpin went north for cat tie on Monday. He returns some time next week.
 J.E Capewen went to New York on1 Tuesday, presumably to buy, sell.
 get gain.
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MATTERS HAVE BEEN BUSY.

Our hating community has been un- usually busy the past week or 10 days. The money earned will pay off host of little bills and perhaps get mother and the baby new pair of shoes or a new dress or an Easter bonnet.
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Sunday was a fine day and the churches were all well attended with sightseers and good Christian people. The decora- tions of flowers and choice plants was very pleasing to the eye. The music for the occasion was appropriate and most excellent.
 Tuesday was disagreeable cold day to work out on the farm. The ground was frozen quite stiff in the morning. Farmers say they suffered severely with the cold while blowing. Spring work is a little late on account of wet weather. The time to plant potatoes is near at hand and every one is anxious to hurry along the blowing and narrowing as fast as possible.
 The fearful conflict that occurred, last Friday, between Harvey B. Rumsey, we'll known farmer in Bedding who was tossed in the air and fatally in- jured by an ugly bull, makes every per son shudder to think of the terrible re- suit. MT Rumsey was we'll known here and his death is keenly regretted.
 Mrs Horace Barnum is the guest of Mrs Joseph Morgan.
 George W. Fowler advertises woven wire fence. Just what the farmers need to build quick and cheap fence.
 Mrs k. D. Briscoe of Botsford started on Monday morning for Missouri to make an extended visit with her brother, Eugene Blackman. She expects to re- main all summer.
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banked the communion table, Shile
 potted plants set here and there seFged to enliven and besutify the pulpit snd surroundings. The chanting of the Lords prayer, Gloria, hymns and an- thems made all pleasing and harmonious. The perfect weather contributed by way of many being attendants. which clouds would keep away. So was Easter ob- served in this, as in all the other churches of the town,