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EDGAR E. HAWLEY.
l new bicycle, purchased from Marcus

new bicycle, purchased from Marcus Burr.
 Edward Bradley has!purchased mule to help out with his farm work.
 A collection will be taken at the Meth odist church for the famine sufferers ot India on Sunday.
 H. s. Shaw has taken the job to paint the residence of Patrick Green.
 F. c. Lee and men will finish up their job in Ryan's woods, this week, and the steam saw mill will be moved to Weston. While here it has furnished work for 8 good many men and made things quite lively on the Ridge.
 The members of J. N. Nickerson's fam fly, who have been suffering from the measles, are improving.
 Mrs R. B. Whipple and children have been visiting Rev and Mrs Swan at the rectory.
 Miss Nellie Green, Redding's fashion able dressmaker,is is having plenty of work and gives excellent satisfaction.
 MT and Mrs Elmer s. Andrews of Eas- ton were Sunday guests of Mrs c. E. Morehouse.
 Galpin Brothers of Woodbury were at c. E. Morehouse's with drove of young cattle, the first part of the week.
 W. E. Duncomb drives new pair of bays, bought this spring.
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been heard by many before with pleas ure who will welcome a chance to hear him again.
 Best raw linseed oil, 4Oc a gallon, at Hurd's.
 Beach Hill has had some alterations made in his house, Ernest Sherman doing the work.
 H. M. Banks has been doing carpen. ter work for the Starr Commercial Co. On Wednesday, the 18th, Drs Hill and Lauder performed a serious operation upon Mrs William Gabler. It was sue cessful and she is now on the road to re- covery.
 Miss Kate Hurd is very low.
 Master Horace 0. Wedge is quite a marksman for boy of his age. Last week hawk was sailing trifie too near. his eyes and gave him both barrels. He has the hawk nailed upon the woodshed and he measures three feet, nine inches from tip to tip.
 John Sherman's horse cut his legs on barb wire fence, last week, and Dr Wedge was called in to attend to it.
 George H. Gabler is home from New York city for four weeks to recuperate on Connecticut. fresh air. John c. Gabler, formerly of Long Hill, is in business for himself in New York city. Who said our boys are slow |?
 Miss Nell Fogarty spent a delightful evening in Bridgeport, lately.
 George Kuhne and family spent Sun day with his mother, Mrs c. Kuhne.
 Mrs Cole of Bridgeport has been a guest of Mrs Lucy Nichols.
 Thomas Fulford of Bridgeport passed last week as guest at the home of MT and Mrs Frank H. Beach.
 Miss Fannie Hall has been seriously sick. having broken blood vessel in coughing, so that she bled profusely from the mouth. The loss of blood has left her in a weakened condition, but she is slowly improving.
 N.J. Hebbard was home from New York to spend Sunday with his family.
 Mrs Harry House is home from Eng land, for a two months visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs k. c. Tousey. Dr and Mrs nnUoyfo nS Rr;d0aport xuora also entertained at Mir and Mrs Tousey's pleasant home over Sunday.
 Mrs Lucy Nichols, who has been so seriously sick, is somewhat better.
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BEDDING.

AN ENJOYABLE MUSICAL PROGRAM.
 The musical evening at the Congrega- tional church, last Thursday, proved a very delightful occasion and more than exceeded the expectations of an enthusi- astic audience. The brilliant piano se- lections, the charming songs by the little kindergarteners, the character recitations by the young ladies and the selections rendered by the male quartet were all toU short to satisfy the delighted audience who at the close of the program were in the condition of poor Oliver Twist who always "wanted move." A pleasant so- cial hour, with refreshments, brought the evening to close. The following pro- gram was rendered:
 Piano duet, "Love's messenger" Behr, Mrs ! 0. F. Luther, Miss Eleanor R. Osborne. "The true story of plucky Connecticut girl," Miss Luella Hill. | "The Meadows" kindergarten song. l Recitation. "Katrinka," Miss Bessie Black ! man.
 "The Baby and the Moon," adapted from I Froebei, music by Miss Eleanor Smith, Miss Eleanor Arro wsmith Sanford, Master Samuel | Hyatt Randle. "Forresters Sound the Cheerful Horn," ! Bishop, Male Quartet.
 'sleep, Baby Sleep" kindergarten song. | Piano, "Titania," Wely, Mrs W. A. Swan. March, Becker, MaleEQuartet. Recitation, "The Hnshaby Lady," Eugene Field, Miss Eloise Selleck. "Good night" kindergarten song. ONLY LIVING SON OF A REVOLUTIONARY
 SOLDIER IN CONNECTICUT. The venerable Lewis Goodsell is quite sick with pneumonia. He is the only liv- ing son of a Revolutionary soldier in Con- necticut.
 The roads of Bedding were never in better condition.
 Jerry Carey and H, 5. Shaw are over- run with work, and do not talk hard times.
 Undeterred by the low price of pota- toes, Charles Sanford will try his luck by planting six acres.
 Edward Bradley will run the farm of D. Sanford, this summer.
 K. P. Shaw spent Sunday with his sis ter, Mrs s. B. Hoyt, of New Canaan.
 The bull which caused the death of H. B. Rumsey, has been sold to Sam Wells and ere this has gone to the shambles. On his way down he made an attack on his drivers, and before he was subdued came near injuring them.
 Oar two representatives, Messrs Perry and Osborne, took in the great parade on Tuesday last.
 Misses Ruth and Emma Reid have each
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A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

The concert given by the blind people from the Industrial Home for the Blind at Hartford, at the Town hall, last week Friday evening, proved very enjoyable. A good sized audience was present and gave the blind performers hearty az plause for their good work. The corr etist gave the best number on the pro- gram and was enthusiastically encored, as was also the glee chorus that sang two humorous and catchy selections. The pianist proved himself a master of the instrument. The music by the band of blind musicians was worthy of mention and their playing was very ac- curate. All who attended and sho wed their interest in these worthy people who ara striving to do for themselves could not but feel pleased with the grat- flying results of the entertainment.
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THE NEWTOWN@ BEE. NEWToWN, FRIDAY, MAY 7.
 CIRCULATION: JANUARY 1, 1882. .ooo LAST WEEK. Slou
Local Affairs.
HELP THE CHILDREN OF THE PALESTINE
 SCHOOL

The children of the Palestine school, with little assistance from older ones In the district, are preparing to give an entertainment in the school house, Thurs day evening, May 13, to commence promptly at 45. The admission will be l0c. The cause is worthy one as they are trying to raise money to purchase bookcase to contain the books recently purchased. The admission is certainly very small and we hope every person in the district will turn out and by their at tendance show their appreciation of the effort. It is suggested that all tax pay CTS in the district who do not attend or hand in their admission fee, be fined 25c. Come one, come all, and if at the end of the entertainment you do not feel that you have been entertained to the amount of 10c the money will be refunded. If anyone feels that they have received more than their moneys worth they need not feel backward about handing in a little more change.-[Per Order Com mittee.
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Fairfield County News.
MONROE.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES, Next Sunday morning and evening
 May 9, Rev Mir James, secretary of
 the Connecticut Temperance Union, will speak in the Congregational church.
 Rev James will have charge of the morn
 ing service and in the evening he will
 give his sciopticon lecture on "The
 Problem of the Age, ''exhibiting about 70 pictures to illustrate his subject. These
 pictures will be varied in character and
 at glance of the eye will impress les
 sons more viVldly, indelibly and brief y
 than words could possibly do. Tn }c9s
 notices of this lecture are all
 that could be desired. The
 Danielson Transcript says, kin part The sunshine and shadow of life were wildly portrayed and Mir James argu-
 ments were clear and convincing. One
 of the highest compliments of the even,
 ing was paid to United States Senator | Orville H. Platt, whose wine glass is always kept bottom side up on all occa. sions." The service in the evening will l DCS HI db 'OOs A SOI04d4 WClGODAC bO L4S services, is extended to everybody. Admission to the evening lecture free.
 On Wednesday afternoon, April 2S the annual meeting of the Ladies' I'm provement Society of the Congregation al church was held in the church parlors. Mrs Dr Beardsley has for many years been the active and painstaking president of the society. In recognition of her efficient services, the ladies of the society prepared 8 pleasant surprise for her in the form of wicker rocking chair. The chair is in every respect handsome one, being of fancy design and comfortable propor- tions. Albert Wheeler, who has been of excellent assistance to the society from time to time, made the presentation ad- dress. The speaker reviewed somewhat in detail the difficulties incident to the work and the persistent efforts of Mrs Beardsley during her term of office, and then, in behalf of the society, with words of appreciation and thankfulness, for her valued services, presented the gift to the president. MT Wheeler spoke to the happy satisfaction of those pres ent and all in all, made felicitous speech. The members of the society with few invited guests sat down to a bountiful tea and thus closed the pleasant occasion. The unexpressed sentiment undoubtedly was ''Long live our P-esidentn'
 Miss Gertrude Beardsley is visiting her sister at Y Yonkers.
 MT and Mrs Barrie of Brooklyn have passed 8 few days at Homer E. Clarke's.
 Hon David A. Nichols attended the dedication ceremonies of the Grant monu- ment.
 MT Andrews is painting the Congrega- tional church, assisted by Mr Freeman.
 Mrs Arvilla Stowe has been caring for her daughter, Mrs Gray of Bennett's Bridge, who is suffering with an attack of nervous prostration.
 Mrs Peter Puluski has been entertain ing her sister of Bridgeport for few days.
 Homer Sherman has sold out his in- terest in the grocery and meat business to his partner, Arthur Wales, and is now back in Monroe wiGh his father once 1 more. Mr Sherman now intends to turn his attention to the cultivation of small l fruits. TSentinel.
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WESTON.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL AFFAIR;7
 A son was born last week to MT and Mrs Robert Carruthers.
 MT and Jot D Williams moved into their new home last week.
 Mrs G. A. sturges is slowly recover- ing.
 The Norfield Y. P. s. c. E. meeting will be conducted by Miss Hattie Wymsn on Sunday evening.
 Mrs Theodore Hamilton has visited In Danbury.
 Miss Della Squires of Danbury is st her home here for few days.
 I. c. Fanton and R. K. Fitch Eks on jury duty in Bridgeport.
 Miss Edice White of Lyons Plsins has spent week with Miss May Hamilton.
 Rev Warren Wilson of Quaker Hill, N. r., has been the guest of his father- in-law, J. s. Lane.
 L. M. Gould moved into his new home, last week.
 Miss Louise Jarvis is spending 6 few weeks with her grandmother, Mrs Mat thew Bulkley.
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HERE'S A FEW HUSTLING BARGAINS!
 For Limited Time Only
Al IHE UP-TO-DATE STORE.

White Loat Flour, genuine, $5 bbl at store. Good Milk Crackers Go, lbs 25c. Good Soda Crackers, Sc, lbs 25c. Best 25c Coffee in town.
 BIB Java, best produced, 38c ID. Caricol Blend Tea 35c, 3 lbs $l. This is a regular 50c Tea. A fine line ot better Teas up 10 $1 ID.
 cans California Bartlett Pears, 25c. lbs Evaporated Apricots, 25c. lbs Choicest Evaporated Apples, 25c. lbs Choicest Evaporated Bartlett Pears 25c.
 lbs California Prunes, choice, 25c. 6 lbs best Laundry Starch. 25c.
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LYONS PLAINS.

PERSONAL AND CHURCH JoTTINGs.
 Frank Lyon and family have moved into John Williams house on River street.
 Master Freddie stabell, who spent his vacation with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs P. Gerhardt, has returned to his home in South Norwalk.
 Master Douglass Williams is visiting relatives in Weston.
 Many farmers have their potatoes planted and are getting their ground ready for corn.
 Mrs Clarence Bradley of Greenfield visited at J. A. Smiths one day, last week.
 Maater Oscar Davis of Rowayton is
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Third Sunday after Easter, May g, al 9.30 a. m., Holy Communion: at 1O.3( morning prayer, litany and sermon. Sun day school after morning service. A quiet but very pretty wedding took place in Grace church, Wednesday even. ing April 29. The occasion was the mar. riage of Charles Keller of Easton, to Miss Jeanette H. Sturl of Bridgeport The altar and chancel were decorated with lilies and lighted with candles, and presented & very attractive appearance MT and Mrs Keller are to reside in Easton.
 l.. M. Wakeiey has presented Harry Jennings with the bicycle formerly owned by c. A. Hebbard, making that young gentleman exceedingly happy.
 David Hickey has very nice new Estey organ, which he has taken to his new home at Chestnut Hill.
 R. 0. TougeY has been exchanging horses and now has some new ones that are fine steppers, one of them being a fonr-y -year-old that Is very promising.
 Some of the Long Hill men of wisdom are said to have gathered sone night re- gently, in solemn debate on the condition of the times, but no perceptible change for the better has been noticed since this gathering of wisdom.
 Rev J. H. James will give one of his forceful lectures at the Long HIll hall this (Friday1 evening, iliustrated with many steraoptican views. MT James has
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EASTON.
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

4AL SE LNLA4@ 4OH \ AEE4lAUs
 At the town meeting, Monday, it - voted to consolidate the school dist and have caucus of each party to mate candidates for school commi CTS, and before July l, 6 town mI is to be called to vote these canerior. into office. They will act in plaes ~ school commissioners. :
 Bennett Seeley and J. L. Perry set ouI some trees on the Green Monday after noon.
 John Armour spent Sunday with hi. wife, at Mrs Wards.
 Mrs Bailey of Ansonia visited witt her husband in town the past week.
 Mrs Amelia Sherman visited the pas week with Mrs J. L. Perry.
 MT and Mrs Edward Hill are anticipa. ting visit soon from the trustees of the Staples farm, Mir Fanton of Weston, S N. Osborn and Bennett Seeley.
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Salmon, Toe can.
 Corn Starch, sc ID, 6 tor 25c.
 Pearl Tapioca, 5c ID, for 25c.
 Best Pea Beans, 5c quart.
 Pound bars pure Soap, 5c.
 5 bars Water Witch Soap, 25c. This is a beautiful white Soap. beautiful picture given with each 25c worth, to introduce this wonderful soap.
 Best Lawn Mowers made, $3.5O. These are not the cheap ones advertised for less money but the best money can buy.
 Best Steel Hoes, 25c.
 Look at our Bargains in Shoes, sl, SI 25 and $I 49 this week in our windows.
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Not only acute lung troubles, which may prove fatal in few days, but old chronic coughs and throat troubles may receive immediate relief and be perma- nently cured by One Minute Cough Cure. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford |; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
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When levers and other epidemics are around, safety lies in fortifying the system with Ayers sarsaparilla. A per- son having thin and impure blood is in the most favorable condition to 'caUch'' whatever disease may be floating in the air. Be wise in time.
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HATTERTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Thomas B. Doane of New York was 8 guest at the home of Charles Benedict over Sunday.
 Miss Mattie c. Fischer is spending some time with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Miss Nettie Benedict has visited Miss Minnie Davis in Easton. Miss Bertha Davis has been entertained by Miss An nie M. Benedict.
 Mrs Mary k. Stillson, who has been very sick with the grip, is recovering.
 Hiram Barlow has set out an orchard of POO apple trees, this spring.
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When 8 cold is contracted, cure it at once. One Minute Cough Cure will set you on the road to recovery in minute It will cure pneumonia, bronchitis, croup and all forms of lung and throat troubles. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull. Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford !; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
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That delightful summer outing trip by the popular Old Diminion line of steam CTS will be found advertised in another column. It affords 700 miles of sea travel and visit at Virginia's celebrated seashore resorts. Write for particulars.
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Owing to the storm of Sunday the sacramental service at the Congregation al church was postponed to next Sunday In place of 8 sermon, Rev MT Barker gave an exposi ion of the Sunday school lesson.
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The Bridgeport Steamboat Co.'S Steam CT Rosedale now connects with the early Berkshire division train, it will be seen by consulting their advertisements. This makes very pleasant way of visit. ing the metropolis.
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A party was held at Horace Bradley's Tuesday night, in honor of the birthday of Miss Georgiana Winton, his grand daughter. A goodly number were pres ent and an enjoyable time was reported.
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men.
 The Salvation Army people held meet ings in the Town hall, last week several evenings and Sunday afteanoon and evening.
 There were six dea'hs in the town, last month.
 The fish hatchery is soon to be l opened.
 In the town court Monday m orning, man and wife, Slsvonians or some like nationality were up for assault and after hearing through interpreters, the court decided that it was neighbors' quarrel and suspended judgment. William Radley sold 8 patent, last Tuesday, to Canada man. It is on 6 wood barking or peeling machine. In the Town hall, last Tuesday even ing, Miss Alice Maude Crocker gave 8 recita. or readings for the ladies of the Episcopal church. They in the after noon converted the platform into 8 pleasant reading room.
 John Hanley, while going home late at night, got out of the road near the public library .and fell of the wall which at that place Is over 10 feet in height. and badly bruised himself. No bones were broken.
 The Century dictionary has been placed in the public library. There are 10 volumes, quarto form, bound in half Morocco and will be valuable addition to the reference department.
 The first shad caught in the Housa- tanic river was exhibited in Moulthrop's market, last Thursday, and weighed seven and one quarter pounds. It was caught by Charles RAackman.
 The borough board have placed a telephone in Chief of Police Tomlinson's house.
 Rev L. NJ Keneston returned from Clifton Springs, last Thursday evening. He feels very much improved but is not entirely well.
 William NJ. Robbins died on Friday last, aged 69 years. He has resided here for several years and kept meat mar ket on Howe avenue.
 The Episcopal society have engaged h Scattergood Tabernacle in which to
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A nsw passenger wagon now runs on the Grand Central stage route, and Su- perintendent Jefferson Briscoe, the friend of the public, holds his head tritie high CT, if anything.
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NICHOLS.
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

zA ' AIAAINA1 2 7O1I U1sOt1s
 Third Sunday after Easter, May g. at 3 p. m. evening prayer and sermon.
 An enjoyable parish sociable and sup per was held at the home of D. Burr Curtis on Tuesday evening May 4. One feature of the entertainment enjoyed by ali was number of recitations by
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Worshipful Master R. B. Terrill, &C., companied by A. s. HawleY and Allison P. Smith, visited Eureka lodge of Bethel, Tuesday night, when the NJ. M. degree was exemplified.
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Miss Bessie Griswold, a former student of Union Business college, Bridgeport, has been placed by the school as cashier with s. K. Vincent.
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Master Paul Beardsley has new Stearns bicycle, bought in New York. His parents have also presented him with new plano.
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Charles Couch, the well-known New Milford cattle man, has been in town, this week, with drove of springers and young stock.
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Mrs Olive Smith has vacated Sunset cottage, where she has resided some. thing over year.
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The residence of Mrs A. s. Northrop is being painted. Charles W. Garfield has the contract.
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We Hold Up Our Right Hand
R. z. BEERS Sc O.,

Henry L. Orters of Bridgeport, rendered in his usual artistic and admirable man. ner. The sociable was we'll attended, quite number from Bridgeport being nresent
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You have money and I have bicycles Why not trade?-[A A. s. Hawley.
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c. B. Johnson is at wo1k on the roads with his team, in the south part of the town.
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E. R. Silliman of Bridgeport was a welcomed caller at THE BEES sanctum on Wednesday,.
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Miss Bessie Kissam was in town on Wednesday.
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hold their services as Mechanics hsI was too small.
 The case of Lindequist for assault etc., was heard, last Monday and Tues
 day, and then adjourned until Monday May 10.
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W. s. Gardner,a student of Union Bus mess college, Bridgeport, has accepted a
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It should be made matter of public knowledge that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will speedily cure piles of then longest standing. It Is the househo Bl favorite for burns, scalds. cuts, bruises and sores of aii kinds. E. F. Hawley. Newtown; 5. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakemans Botsford; B. Hawley & Co, Stepney.
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SHELTON.
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
 A special town meeting held Mon day afternoon in the Town hall. The vote to issue three and one-half per cent bonds was changed to four per cent bonds to be issued July l, and the former vote in regard to holding all town meet ings in Shelton was recinded and here after it is to be left with the select men.
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Butter, choice creamery prints 1Sa2O, choice creamery tubs 16a1S, choice dairy l5a17, fair to good 12a14, common Gala; factory cheese 11a13; fresh nearby eggs 11a12; chickens, alive 10a11; fowls, ,alive 1Oa11; potatoes 3Sa45; choice Baldwin and greening apples, $1.25a2,50, russett $1, 5Oa2 50; maple sugar l0a12; maple syrup 50a75.
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visiting his mother, Mrs Eliza Davis, of Davis Hill.
 A sociable and dance will be held at rectory of Emmanuel church, Lyons Plains, Thursday evening, May 20, given by the Willing Workers for the benefit of the sexton. If stormy it will be held the first fair evening.
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position as stenographer with President
 Wheeler of Wheeler 6 Wilson Mfg. Go.
THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS AT BRIDGE.
 PORT.

FEY BUCK & DARLING, BRIDGEPORT, PRO-
 DUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.