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his hands full.
l.. r. Fenlason had party of
land seekers here on Tuesday
showing them the beauties of this
vicinity.
w. E. Alexander is expected
home soon.
Mr.. Craaz of La Junta is
draughting the plans for the en-
larging of. the school house and
work will begin as soon as they
are completed.
The school board has a nice
new bond for sale.
Preparations are now being
made for the Fair at Rocky Ford
and Fowler will be represented by
a fine exhibit. 1t is to the inter-
est of everyone here to make as
fine showing as possible and in
order to do So it is necessary for all
to take an active interest. If you
have anything that you desire to
show by leaving word with b. Q.
Derham at the post Office it will
be called for, properly labeled and
placed to the best advantage.
Work will begin on the new
Beatty warehouse at once.
Mr.. Robbins met with a serious
accident this week by the prema-
ture discharge of shot gun. The
shot entering and lacerating his
left hand. No serious results are
expected.
A. II. McMaster and Gus Trent
visited Pueblo this week.
A large number of old soldiers
were in Rocky Ford attending the
Reunion of Saturday and Sunday
last. They all say that the bar
becued beef was fine and that the
talks and beans were out of sight.
Postmaster Denny was in Rocky
Ford this week.
Contractor Jolly was in Rocky
Ford this week ON business.
b. F. Powell of Manzanola
spent Tuesday in town.
The youngest child of @. w.
Taylor is very sick.
AS E. Mcdonald was coming to
town OH Monday the bride
slipped off his horse and the ami
NAL becoming frightened proceed
to make things lively. It was fl
nally stopped in town, no one in
]ured and the damage to his bug
gy slight.
Dodge Hale was here Tuesday
for few minutes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-06
THE NATIONS NEW RULER.
Ceremonies of Inauguration
of the President.
DELIVERS HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS,

Needed Revision of Our Financial System--Inter-
national Bimetallism FavOred--GOld and Silver
to be Kept on "a Par--Currency Under Gov
ernment Supervision--A Tariff for Protection.
Trusts and Monopolies Decried--Stringent Inn
migration Laws--Civil Service Not for Partisan
Purposes. Firm Foreign Policy.
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BRO0KFIELD.
THE CLOSING SCHOOLS.

Among those home from school are
Joseph Lee from Worcester Academy,
Clarke Joyce from Hacketstown, N. j.,
Herbert Kellogg from Chesire, Fletcher
Weld from the RectorY school, New Mil
ford, Miss Flora Sagendorf from the
Moody school, Miss Sadie jackson from
West Greenwich, r. l., and Miss Julia N.
Hawley from C0llinsville.
Obtuse school closed on Friday of
last week, Miss Margaret Morehouse
as teacher. The school meeting was
held on Thursday night.
The school in the Center district closes
on Friday, being the last in town, with
John S. Thornhill as teacher.
ARA Peck and family, also his son and
family, are at their summer residence in
town.
Mrs Lucy Thompson attended the we'd
ding of her brother, John Thompson in
Derby, last week.
Homer Jones of New York City has
been the guest of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Geo;ge Jones.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Briggs have visit
ed at Seeley Richmond's.
Noble Foster, a native of this town,
died quite suddenly at his residence in
Staten Island week ago last Sunday.
1t had always been pleasure to him to
revisit his old home and the scenes of his
childhood and he was here only a short
time before bis death. He leaves a son
and daughter, two sisters and two
brothers to mourn his los.
Mr. and Mrs Brazillai jackson have en-
tertained Rev Mr. Pratt and sister.
Miss Caroline Foster is a little i'm
proved, SO she has walked out the door.
Ezra Somers has purchased fine new
carriage.
The Huckleberry Hill school closed,
last week Friday. There was a picnic
with lots of good things to eat, including
ice cream and fruits.
Mrs Jennie Mangum has returned from
her visit with friends in Bridgeport and
reports very enjoyable time.
There is to be another bicycle race on
Thursday night, the route being .entirely
in this town.
Clarence Hawley made flying trip
to his home on Thursday, being on his
way to his new field of work in New
York state.
On Sunday night seven tramps passed
through Whisconier, not in one gang
but close enough together to make it
certain that they all belonged to the
same fraternity. AS usual they were
begging food. All were young men one
not more than II. At present rates this
state will soon be as badly infested with
the nuisance as before the law was
passed making it penal offence.
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BETHLEHEM,
SISTERS NIGHT AT THE GRANGE.

SlSIEhS NlOdI al l6h GfEANUh.
Sisters night at the Bethlehem Grange
was well attended on Monday evening
June 81, and the following officers occu.
pied the various chairs during the meet.
| ing: NJ, Mrs Jane Magee; O., Mrs M
Griswold; L., Miss Frances Aver; c..
Mrs J. E. Allen; Secretary, Miss Stella
johnson; treasurer, Mrs Amanda Lake
Education was the subject and was in
trsdueed by Miss Lucy Aver, with pa.
per on the good results of consolidation
Reading, recitation and song made up
the rest of the program. After the close
the ladies treated the patrons to ice
cream, strawberry cake and biscuit and
all went home feeling that it was good
to have sisters in the Grange.
G. w. Seeley, the genial miller, is en-
ioying the leisure season now nursing an
attack of rheumatism.
Another Benedict arrived at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs Samuel Benedict on June
81. It was son.
Miss Nellie L. Bierce of Waterbury
spent Sunday at Carr Watson's.
Mrs Amanda Peck Hunter and daugh-
ter of Iowa are soon expected at the
home of her father in this place, FL. w.
Peck's.
Mrs John w. Hull and son, Chester,
have come from New Haven to spend
the summer at their residence.
Mrs Booth is visiting in Torrington.
A praise service under the direction of
Prof Parker will be held in the Congre-
gational church on Sunday evening, July
Mrs Barnes and daughter of Derby
have spent several days at Carr Watson's.
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Fairfield County Chat.
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
DIR AND MRS HILL CELEBRATE.

After 25 years Of happy welded life
DIR and Mrs Seth Hill we're pleasantly
surprised by visit from about 300 of
their friends and neighoors on their an
nlVersary, which occurred on last Satur-
day afternoon and evening. The guests
began to arrive at about O'Clock in the
afternoon and it was after 8 o'clock be-
fore all had shaken the hand of the gen
ial doctor and his good wife and wished
them yet many continued years of happi-
ness. Stepney, Long Hill, Easton, New
town, Trumbull, Monroe and Bridgeport
were all we'll represented, the doctors
popularity extending considerably out
side of the home circle of his practice
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake, fruits
and lemonade we're freely dispensed. AT
about O'Clock, A. b. Curtis, acting as
master of ceremonies for the guests, in
troduced Rev Il. B. Whipple, who in q
few we'll chosen words presented the doc
tor with fine new harness, an elegant
rubber tired road wagon with lap robe
rug and whip all complete. The doctor
responded in very able and heartfelt
manner, thanking his many friends fol
their remembrance. Mrs Winnie Brad
ley, on behalf of the ladies, presented
Mrs Hill with an elegant silver tea ser
vice. 1t was Il pleasant gathering anC
must have been a satisfaction to the doc
tor, representing as it did friendship up
on which no value can be placed.
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REDDING.
THE DAISY CARNIVAL.
class.

The daisy carnival, at Whiteheads
hall on Thursday evening, was both a
unique and pleasing entertainment. In
the decoration Of the room, and the
dresses of the performers, the daisy was
everywhere in evidence. Where all did
30 we'll, it is hard to single out those
who excelled. Master Clinton Sanford,
dressed as near as possible to represent a
daisy, sang a solo, entitled II am pretty
little thing, always coming in the
spring" The solo by his mother, Mrs
Ebert Sanford, was velY fine, and elected
great applause. Prot James, also with
his magnificent bass, gave solo, as did
Miss Sarah Sanford, both of whom did
themselves great credit. The opening
address by Master Clinton Pilsbury was
very good for such little fellow. In
fact, the whole performance was credit
to all who participated, and to Mrs W.
Fl. Hill, who originated and planned it.
After the exercises cake, strawberries
and ice cream were served. About 500
was cleared for the organ fund.
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The Sterling Bros. Co
In Litchfeld County.
WOODBURY..


CHANGES IN THE MAIL ARRANGEMENTS
Beginning with July 1st we shall have
an afternoon mail at l P. m and one ou
at 5.15 and the route from Woodbury. tx
Minortown will be discontinued.
A social meeting of the Woman's club
was held at the home Of Mrs George F
F. Morris, last Friday afternoon, at 3 p
m.
A large delegation from the Water
town Masonic lodge paid visit to King
SOlOmOn's lodge, last week, to witness
the working Of The Master Mason's de
gree.
The frame of the new Narromore resi-
dence was raised last week, and its com
pletion is to be rapidly pushed. 1t will
be one OF the most conspici0Ug up town
Truman Good rich Smith returned
from his New Hampshire school last
week. He was looking we'll and hearty
having gained tel pounds in weight dur.
ing absence.
George c. Waite of Brooklyn is visit
ing friends in tg Wn.
Mrs Maria z ulford of Southbury died
suddenly last week, while eating dinner,
aged II years. She was true daugh-
ter of the Revolution, her father being
the late Coz Joel Human, soldier of
the Revolution. Augusta Thompson OF
Woodbury. is the only remaining daugh-
ter of the Revolution now living in all
this part of the state.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs Earl
Stevens viii doubtless congratulate them
on the birth of a son which occurred
June II. Mother and child are doing
well. Mr. Stevens was formerly assist
ant TO Agent James at HawleyVille.
Mr. aud Mrs Fred Pero were recently
rnade happy by the birth of a daughter.
Mrs Pero has been quite i'll with typhoid
fever.
M. T. Shelley, the genial blacksmith,
has been suffering from the effects of a
severe felon, but is once more pounding
at the anvil.
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Bridgeport, Friday evening at $50; ad-
mission 25c, supper 15c. No postpone.
ment.
Mr. Barrie arrived here on Saturday
straight from England. He saw the
Queens horses which are to take part in
the public ceremonies, eight splendid
cream colored stations.
Mrs NJ. j. Carpenter entertains hel
son from Chicago.
Miss Ethel Wheeler is home for the
holidays from Meriden, N. Fl.
Mrs Brotherton of East Bridgeport is
with her sister, Mrs r. B. Curtiss, for
the summer.
The Masonic lodge entertained royalty
about so of their brethren from Derby,
Shelton and Bridgeport on Monday night
week.
Rev and Mrs Goldsborough and daugh-
ter, Miss Annie, who has just returned
from school for the summer vacation, left
last week Tuesday morning for New
York, and on Wednesday attended the
commencement exercises at st Paul's
school, Garden City. Fl. Weir Goldsbor.
ough was a member of the graduating
class.
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BURGLARS ACTIVE IN BETHEL.

The drug stores of A, w. Twiss and
P. j. Garvin on Center street were en-
tered Saturday night by burglars. The
front doors of Mr. Twiss' store were
pried open. A few dollars in money
was taken, also cigars. Mr. Garvin's
store was entered through a side win,
dow. A small amount of change was
taken from the cash drawer. A. B.
Lockwood's shoe store on Wooster
street was also entered the same night
by prying open the front doors. MI
Lockwood's loss was several pairs OF
shoes. Evidently these burglaries were
committed by some persons that were
posted on the location of each store en-
tered.
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concert was the best ever held in the
church. The boys and girls recited and
sang very well indeed, and the choir
rendered fine music as they always do
when they try. A collection of over SO
was taken for the Board of Education.
The pastor preached to the children in
the afternoon.
Mrs Frank Kennedy has been visit ng
her parents in Bridgeport.
Mrs David Leavt spent Sunday in
Seymour.
Mrs Alice Hawley aud daughter Jennie
have been spending few days at Fred
Hawley's.
Levi Downes drives new trotter,
purchased recently.
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Prof Timothy Drake will give double
entertainment at Whitehead's hall, on
Tuesday evening next, consisting of the
Passion Play" illustrated with stereop-
ticon views, and also an exhibition of the
photograph. The encomiums of the
press, and of all who have seen this
world renowned play, unite in going tits
a high rank as first class performance.
1t is not only most pleasing as work of
art, but is also of high moral tone, and
no one can witness it without having his
religious feelings deeply stirred. Those
who fail to will miss great treat. The
admission will be 25c for adults, 15c for
children, low figure for an entertain
ment Of such high character.
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BETHEL.
THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ExER
CISES.

CISES.
The annual commencement exercises
of the Bethel High school were held in
the Methodist Episcopal church, Wed.
nesday, and were largely attended. The
exercises commenced at o'clock. 1t
was the ninth commencement of the
school and the class of '97 is the largest
in the history of the school, numbering
81. The church was prettily decorated
with flowers for the occasion, and music
was furnished by the Eureka orchestra.
The programme was of much interest.
Miss Alice Nichols delivered the saluta-
tory address, and George Durant the val.
edictory address. Essays were given by
Joseph Ryan, Francis P. Reagan, Emma
l.. Ferry, Cerelia S. Garfield, Joseph P.
Culhane, Harry W. Kyle, Elizabeth K.
Mcdonald, and Robert j. Morrison. The
presentation of diplomas was made by
Rev Fl. L. Slack, who addressed the
class.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.

The names OF the general committees
were announced last week. Sub-com.
mittees have been appointed as follows
On music, Mrs NJ. B. Hawley, Mrs E.
Warmer.
On fireworks, b. Hawley, Mrs B.
Hawley, Lille Purdy, George Coley.
On exercises outside of music, Mrs
Carrie Elwell, Mrs r. 2. Braman.
On refreshments, Mrs Jane Taylor,
Edison Hayes, Mrs George Buritt, Walter
Cutter, Mrs F. p. Braman, kMrs E.
Warmer, Mrs c. b. Wheeler, Lemuel
Osborne.
On platform and tables, George w.
Curtiss, G. E. Osborne, William o.
Purdy, Zalmon Purdy, Edward Corning.
These committees have power to add
to their members.
The work of preparation is already
begun in good earnest. A large chorus
choir is being organized, which with fife
and drums and other instruments, will
make the welkIn ring. Send to the
music committee the names of all those
who are willing to sing or play on in
struments of music. Rehearsal of sing
ing in the Methodist church Saturday,
June 20, at s p. m.
Concerning fireworks a great display
is expected and promised, provided a
sufficient amount Is pledged before hand
to pay for the same. Everybody is
interested in this, Please report to the
committee on fireworks. The money
should be raised this week.
The goddess Of liberty, with her train,
will conduct a beautiful exercise. Mr.
Barlow and others have been invited to
make short addresses. Prof Harris, the
famous ventrlloquist, and his daughters,
will give an exhibition (free) in the
afternoon, and one In the.eveulng. The
Declaration of Independence will be
read, and such other patriotic exercises
will be provided as time will allow.
Clam chowder, sand wiches, cake, ice
cream, confectionery, ETC., will be on
sale at reasonable prices. Full pro-
gram next week.
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SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

| The annual school meeting of the
Ridge district took place On Friday even
ing, and was probably the largest ever
held in this district, SO famous in town
for its big meetings. Thirty seven votes
were cast, quite number being given by
| women, who by their presence exerted
an influence in keeping things quiet. E
NJ. Bradley was elected committee by the
narrow majority of two votes and E. 2
] Shaw clerk. Mr. Bradley has hired Miss
Jessie o. Sanford, who is we'll known by
Newtown people, to teach the ensuing
| year.
j. b. Beers has been elected committee
in the Centre district. Miss May Flood
who has so long and successfully taught
there has been engaged by the UNI
! pawaugh district. The Academy closed
on Friday last and Prof James and wife
| have left town for their New Jersey
home, much to the regret of every body,
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
The Children's day service, which was
unavoidably postponed, will be held in
place of the usual morning service, Sun.
day, June 81. These occasions are al
ways of greatest interest, not only to the
children but to all who attend, and no
pains is spared to make it red letter
day in the Sunday school calendar.
The little boy choir, whose singing has
been so much enjoyed on different occa-
sions, are practicing new music for the
day and will help make very attractive
program.
The e, F. club met with Miss Belle
Nickerson, Wednesday evening.
The Ridge nine played a return game
with the West Redding boys On Satur.
day, and this time made a successful
score. The joy of their victory was
marred by an accident, which happened
to one of their players, Marcus Burr, who
had finger badly broken.
Louis c. Rumsey has been appointed
administrator on the estate of his father,
Fl. B. Rumsey.
Mrs Harriet Meeker of Bridgeport is
guest of Mrs James Sanford at Wood
side.
Jerry Carey, our hustling blacksmith,
is kept very busy at present. Nearly any
time in the day you can see two and
three teams waiting their turn.
We are glad to say that Mrs Stephen
Sanford has sufficiently recovered from
her recent Illness, SO as to be about the
house once more.
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MONROE.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
There will be lawn party held at the
home OF Edward e. Curtiss by the Chris
tian Endeavor society of the Congrega-
tional church, on Wednesday evening,
June 80. III that evening should prove
stormy, it will be held the first pleasant
evening. All are invited to come.
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WEST CORNWALL.

Charles D. Hughes, the Bridgeport
builder of monuments at the Stratford
granite and marble works, has just erect
ed in the cemetery here handsome mar
Bile tablet for Mrs Joseph Beers and also
put up headstone and posts for G. &.
Smith.
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William Kyle has bought of Fl. H.
Baird right to spring of water on
the side hill west of Maple street and
has laid lead pipe one thousand feet or
more to convey the water to his resi-
dence.
The Plumtrees Sunday school cleared
about $9 from the festival held last week
Friday evening. The occasion was very
enjoyable.
Mrs A. N. Wildman of Danbury en-
tertained 40 of her friends and neigh
bors at the old Put House on Monday
where supper was served at $50 O'Clock,
to which all did ample justice.
The Daughters of the Revolution held
their annual outing at Putnam Park,
June II, to celebrate Bunker Hill day,
taking their dinner at the Old Put house.
About 30 enjoyed sumptuous spread, af-
ter which toasts were exchanged.
Ex-senator 1. N. Bartram of Sharon
was visiting his niece, Mrs Cottrell, at
the Old Put house, last week.
at the Old Put house ice cream is
kept constantly on hand and can be fur
nished to picnic parties. Also coffee,
tea or meals. This attraction with boat
ing makes Putnam Park q delightful
place for days outing.
The semi-annual election of officers of
Court P. t. Barnum, #. of A., was held
Tuesday evening, the following being
chosen: P. J. Garvin, chief ranger R.
w. Barnum, sub chief ranger; Thomas
<. Hoar, recording secretary Matthew
McGinty, senior woodward; L. c. Grove,
junior woodward; G. T. Mccarthy, SEN
ior beadle; Thomas T. Carney, junior
beadle; G. FL. Thompson, Of Danbury,
deputy grand chief ranger. The new of,
ficers will be installed at the next regu.
lar meeting, July 10.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS.

A large gathering of young men, bone
and lsinew of the borough, were seen
congregated about the Town hall or
Monday evening. The annual election
of officers of the fire department was
held in the Hall and the following Off
GERS were chosen: A. T. Noxon, chief
John King, first assistant; Frederick
Gehrels, second assistant; Frederick Fl.
Lyon, secretary and treasurer. MI
Noxon, the new chief, has had large
experience in the fire department and
has been foreman Alert hose company
for several years and will probably fill
the position and give universal satisfac-
ton to the department.
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York are with their grandmother, Mrs
Murphy, at Rocky Rest.
Mrs Mary Wooster is visiting her sor
in New Haven.
Miss Flora Beard arrived, Friday night
from East Berlin.
Misses Lizzie and Florence Wilkinson
were home over Sunday.
Ard Brakeman has put Long Hill
avenue in good repair.
A number of our farmers have com.
menced haying.
Straw berries are plentiful and cheap.
William Allen, who resided with
James Wakelee, was found dead in his
bed, Wednesday morning. He was
buried Saturday afternoon.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
Mrs Drew is visiting Mrs C. A. Cowle'
ia Ansonia, this week. Mr. and Mr1
Cowles, who have usually spent theil
SuLhuIGi Cu Vic AIllS Will Idh6 d I'll II
through France, returning in the fall.
The church will be closed during three
Sundays in July. EndeaVor meeting
will be held at the church as usual. W
H. Wilton of Hartford will preach OF
July 25.
The ordinance of baptism will be ad
ministrated by the pastor at the Shelter
Baptist church, Sunday evening.
The Y. P. S. G. E. will give phono
graph entertainment at the church OF
Monday evening, the 25th. The com
mittee in charge of the same is as fol
lows: Chairman, W. W. Wheaton, Mis-!
G. Tomlinson, Charles Jennings, Mrs D
Surridge, Miss Eva Willoughby
Tickets 20 cents.
Eva Otstott is with her grandmother
Mrs Wells Allis, in Wells Hollow.
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sTErNEY's wELL-KEpr CEMETERY.

. w ELL tEmEIhh1.
Sexton Hayes has the cemetery in fine
condition, finished before the time des-
ignated at the annual meeting for the
work to be done. Although the grass
has grown most rapidly this year, the
keen lawn mower has done good service.
Individual consent has been given by
nearly all persons having an interest in
the cemetery to have the foot stones,
now but little used for marking graves,
removed. This work will soon be com.
menced and then the entire cemetery
will be under control of the lawn mower
and thus be greatly improved. Very
few cemeteries, in our country towns,
are so well cared for, continuously, as
this one.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
I'M
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Buy the National hay rake if you want
the best, simplest rake made, as we'll as
the cheapest. Price $40. Also all kinds
moving mac ne sections at very low
prices E. Iawley.
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FINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSURED.

Don't forget the concert at the new
Town hall, by the Ideal club OF
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EASTON.


CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES
Rev W. H. Gilbert of the Connecticut
Bible society will speak upon that work
in the Congregational church, Sunday
morning, and in the Baptist church Sun.
day afternoon. Rev Ell. L. Hutchins,
who is to canvas the town for the Bible
society, will speak in the two Methodist
churches Sunday morning and afternoon.
Let the good people of the town help On
this good work.
Mr. Gallup and Miss Turney spent Sun
day in Nichols.
Miss A. F. SeeIey spent a week with
friends in Hartford.
Miss Theresa Porter entertains for a
week her sister, Miss Daisy Porter, of
Botsford.
Edmond Smith of Fairfield, with his
wife and son, were entertained Sunday
at Eli Winton's.
The church green has been mown and
raked off and looks fine.
Mrs Van Vert enjoyed the past week q
visit from her mother, who lives in Staten
Island.
Mrs Willett and Mrs Standish, daugh-
tiers of David Reynolds, occupy the old
homestead for the summer.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
The monthly covenant meeting will be
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Bridgeport, Friday evening at $50; ad-
mission 25c, supper 15c. No postpone.
ment.