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clair, N. j., where they will spend the

clair, N. j., where they will spend the
winter.
Davenport White of Yale ia spending
the holidays with his mother in this
place.
r. L. Gilbert and family spent Christ
mas with Mrs Gilbert's sister in New
York. r. w. Abbott took charge of the
station during Mr. Gilbert's absence.
Miss Rilda Lewis of New York is Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs r. l.. Gilbert.
Mrs William Gilbert is spending the
holidays with relatives in Bridgeport.
A party of about 20 went to South Nor.
walk, Tuesday evening, and gave Miss
Grace Seymour surprise party at heI
home on West street.
Mrs Lloyd Godfrey and Miss Edna
Stommell went to Bridgeport, last Wed
nesday, as purchasing committee for the
Zion Hill Methodist Sunday school.
Mr. and Mrs D. l.. HurIbutt returned
Sunday, from visit with Mrs Hurlbutt'i
parents in Weston.
Miss McNicholI is spending the holi.
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WASHINGTON.
PLEASING SCHOOL EXERCISES.


Russell Clark closed his school on
Church hill, last Friday. A paper was
read, the first issue of The Church Hill
Eagle, Clifford Woodruff, editor; Anna
Seabury. assistant; Frank Jacus, report
err. Editorials and neighborhood hap
peniDgs, school notes, etc., made very
lively sheet and was we'll received by the
attending parents, who for once in their
lives went to the school where their
children are started for life's work. 1t
is source of deep reg ct to the scholars
that Mr. Clark leaves the school to 60 to
Oberlin college, and they have to be con-
tent that their loss is to be his gain. 1t
is expected that Miss Alma Ryden is to
teach the next term.
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Litchfeld County,
NEW MILFORD.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

| THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
The grip Is still prevalent among oul
people, a number being seriously ill al
this writing.
1t is rumored that the Masonic an6
Odd Fellows lodges are making plans tt
consolidate and both occupy the present
L. o. O. F. rooms. 1t would undoubted.
ly prove good plan for both lodges.
The merchants all agree in saying thai
they have experienced the best holiday
trade In number of years.
Mrs Myron Patchen, who has been Sc.
riously ill for some time, is now on the
road to complete recovery.
The election of officers of Good Shep.
herd lodge was held, Thursday evening
There was large attendance, as the
secretary mailed postals to each mem.
Der urging him to be present, as business
of Importance was to come before the
meeting.
| John W. Hoyt, of r. G.. Bennett &
Sons, is confioed to his home by re.
lapse of the grip, but is on the gain at
present.
Mr. and Mrs W. H. Percy passed Sun
day at Bridgeport.
Evitts & Staub, the we'll known tobac.
co dealers, expect to open their ware.
bouse about January l, for asserting.
Mr. Evitts is now on the road looking al
/ tobacco and up to last Friday had bought
about 20 crops.
w. III. Fuller, the we'll kno wn photog-
rapher, has had his studio on Bank street
handsomely retitted. The artist was John
Harmon, and his work has been very sat
isfactory to Mr. Fuller. As the result OF
his labors Mr. Fuller has row as hand.
some quarters as New Milford possesses
H. A. Hubbell is rebuilding his car
riage and wagon shop, opposite Schover
ling's shop.
George Ferris has been opening a new
street f ON East street eastward through
land of S. G. Landon. The latter, it II
said, will put number of building lott
on the market In the spring. The stree
starts between the residences of DR. Todt
and Charles N. Hall.
! GETTING READY FOR THE ICE HARVEST
SD. Ferris, the hustling ice man, ii
getting ready to house the crop for tn,
season of so. He has model house
with capacity of 1000 tons, divided int
Ave great compartments to facilitate the
handling. Mr. Ferris has model ics
pond, it being fed by springs and free
from contamination from any source
He has up-to-date facilities for getting
the ice into the house, and with q gang
of 80 or 40 men can fill it in five days
All that ID needed is cold weather anG
ice of the necessary thickness. Mr. Ferris
insists on cleanliness in the housing Of
the ice, and is thus able to give his pa
irons an article all right in healthful
way. This last season, in addition tt
supplying his New Milford customers
he sold about 100 tons to parties in Shell
tom
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day is seen at this season of the year
than Monday the Goth. Both of the knife
shops we're closed to give the men holi-
day and it was enjoyed by all. 1t was
good skating on Terrill's ice pond.
The Union Sunday school gave supper
and Christmas tree at Good Templar's
hall on Saturday evening. The little
ones were much pleased as well as some
of the older ones.
Alfred Winterbourn lie sick with the
grip. D, Karrmsn is in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas France spent
Christmas in Bridgeport.
Mr. and Joseph Pearson have visited
their daughter in Waterbury.
Fred Suckley came on from Perry,
N. Y, to spend Christmas with his
daughter.
Boyce Clark and Burt Jackson from
New Haven have visited at G.F. Morris.
Miss Bessie Terrill spent Christmas at
home.
Frank Richards and wife spent Christ.
mas at Jake Shindler's.
Among those in town over Christmas
were: Frank Hitchcock, Ruth and Lin
coin Smith, DR. Tribe, Charles Gordon
Frank Allen, Emily Tomlinson, William
| Wilgus, Richard and Bernard Higgins,
a. L. Blakeslee, Goodrich Smith, and
| Frederick Strong.
| Miss Smith and Mr. Weeks, the teachers
of the high school, are home for vaca-
ton. Oshers away are: William q.
Colepaugh, E. W. McBurney, Mrs NAL
lory and Miss Edna Mallory.
| Charles Terrill has finished harvesting
his ice. He put in over 100 tons more
than ever before necessitating the build
ing of new ice-house.
The Woodbury. Wheel Club was beaten
at polo on Terrill's pond, Monday after
noon, by Hotchkissville to the tune of 2
to /. 1t was rather close decision, how
ever, and the game was claimed by bott
sides.
| At the Soclety's meeting of the South
church held Monday morning, it wa
voted to paint the church and to appoint
a committee of seven to see in regard t.
the wisdom of building on to the church
The following officers we're elected: h
D. Curtis, chairman and fund agent
Arthur N. Skilton, clerk of the society
s. G. Tomlinson, collector; w. s. Curtis
treas urer; and W. s. Curtis, N. M
Strong, and W. g. Ward, Societv's com
mittee.
| About 45 couple were present at th
fifth annual holiday dance of the younl
people of Woodbury. given in the Tow
hall Monday evening. The music wa
by CAMS orchestra.
Court Benevolent, No. Is, Foresters Q
America, will give dance in the Tow
hall, Friday evening.
Mrs Wyckoff, Mrs W. L. Judson, Nicf
olas Butler, Mabelle Ford and man
others are confined to the house wit
tbs grip.
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Fairfield County.
GEORGETOWN.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
Superintendent S. j. Miller returned
from Chicago in time to spend Christmas
with his family.
Mrs Mary Crosby, who has been spend
ing the past few months with friends in
Massachusetts, has returned to her home
in this place.
John and william Rallowell of New
York spent Christmas with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs James Hallowell.
Our genial DR. Mansfield reports a
great deal of sickness in town. He is
kept busy from early morn till late at
night administering to patients wants.
Your correspondent hopes he will not
get the dreaded complaint, 'grip," as he
has to be our right hand man.
Station Agent Taylor entertained over
Christmas his mother, Mrs F. A. Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs Leonard Whitney, Miss Mat
tie Taylor, George d. Richmond, Mrs E.
Linsley, Mr. and Mrs Edwin Fitch and E..
A. Taylor, all of Norwalk. During the
day Mr. Taylor took a photograph of his
guests, and if the public we're permitted
to see the picture, after completion, they
would see very comical picture, as
they dressed up as "ragamufins" and
we're in all conceivable positions. The
information is given from one who hap
pened to see the group before the ''snap''
was taken; therefore knows what he is
talking about.
Chester Mills of New York City spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
G. F. Mills.
The lower factory closed at noon, Sat.
urday, to let the hands leave town for
Christmas.
Miss Sarah Miller of Stamford was
taken with grip, + lay. and had to call
| in physician, who told her che must
keep very quiet and he would call again,
Saturday. But If he did SO he found nc
MissiM Miller, as she called for a carriage
that conveyed her to the Stamford depot
and at Gas she was at her fathers house
to spend Christmas. Your correspond
ent is unable to say as yet whether the
doctor called or not.
Louis P. Miller is improving from hi
injuries received few weeks ago, while
trying to board moving freight at ths
station.
Station Agent Taylor il displaying 1
series of photographs taken at the wrecl
of the express train, on November 26
which is credit to Mr. Taylor, as he il
only an amateur at the business.
Mr. and Mrs John Bolton and two chill
dren are sick with the grip.
Mr. and Mrs E. 8. Marsh entertainer
Frank Randall, last week, and friend
from Brookfield aud New Haven owe
Christmas.
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q Tuesday evening found an

eclipse on Tuesday evening found an
inky black sky.
Mr. and Mrs william Brinsmade are
spending few days in New York.
Burr Hollister, who is home on vaca-
ton, had an sat home' on Tuesday at.
ternoon and evening.
There will be the usual gathering, Sat
urday evening, at the Gunnery to watch
the Old Year out.
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WEST CORNWALL.
THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONs
The Sunday evening exercises Of the
church were largely attended and the
program which was varied one was
very much enjoyed by all present. On
Monday evening the Sunday school had
their exercises consisting Of recitations,
after which the children we're entertained
by the appearance Of Santa Claus who
in very modest manner proceeded to
divest the tree Of the presents which
had been placed upon it for their benefit
The evening passed off very pleasantly
and every one had an enjoyable time.
Mise Nellie Amundson Of Lime Roch
visited her aunt, Miss Ellen Cochrane, /
few days, last week.
Charles NJ. Calkina, who has been will
his uncle at Norfolk, is At home Tor tn
holidays.
Mrs r. d. Smith Of Hartford has beer
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What will interest the little
folks:
Jack and the Beanstalk on
the main staircase.
Santa Claus is in Daylight
Square, a real live one, too.
He is standing in his little
house in a shower of snow.
Come and talk to him child
rem. He is going to make
this store his home and has
his deers and sled with him
ready to start on Christmas
eve.
Then the tableaux-at the
time of writing, the busy ham
mers of the carpenters can be
heard making ready the stage
they start Wednesday.
A world of Toys and Games
in the Basement.
Now for things that inter
est grown-up folks:
Our Gallery of Art-the
best show we've had yet.
The greatest gathering of
worthy holiday goods the state
has known.
1t is we'll worth a trip to
town to see this store in holi-
day dress. Remember we
pay return railroad fares
to all points within thirty
miles on every purchase of
$40 or more.
Don't forget the pleasure it
will give the children if you
bring them, too.
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THE SWEDISH CHURCH.

There was sermon preached at
O'Clock, Christmas morning. The church
was decorated very nicely. Many
Swedes we're there to hear about Jesus
Christ. In the evening at 7 o'clock &C.
Cured the Sunday school festival. The
children said their pieces we'll and all
had pleasant time. The children also
sang Christmas songs. The church wai
packed with young and old, and it wal
time in the church, as in the old Swed.
ish country. God bless the members Of
the Swedish Congregational churchill
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THE BUSIEST SEASON KNOWN.

George w. Anthony, the genial and
popular postmaster, reports the heaviest
amount of business through his office in
recent years. SIT would take hay rig
ging to hold all the bundles that have
come in and gone OUT" said Mr. Anthony
to a BEE reporter. Mr. Anthony is a
model ffieial, the right man in the right
place.
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NoRTHvILLE AND VICINITY.

WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
Rev Mr. Ramsey is preaching serie'
of sermons about the sin of backsliding
A powerful sermon was given, last Sun.
day evening. Subjact, "Judas."
Clifford Lyon, Harry Kinney and MI
and Mrs Gillette were at their parental
homes over Sunday.
Mrs Ford is spending the holidays with
her daughter in Bridgeport.
For few days past change for the
better is reported in the condition Of Des
Couch, who has been 30 seriously i'll.
Dewitt Platt and family visited at F.
E. Baldwin's on Saturday.
Miss Stone and Miss Roberts spent the
day at J. F. Williams, New Milford.
Miss May Platt of Tarrytown is spend.
ing the holidays with her sister, Mrs
Lewis Payne.
Miss Hetty Kinney is in Shelton at
Rev F. D. Luddington's.
Mrs Burnett Leavenworth is staying a
few days with her daughter in Ansonia.
Many have expressed regret that our
usual Christmas festivities have been
omit ted.
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AN EFFICIENT FORCE.

One of the busiest stations on the Berk-
shire division is New Milford. The eff
cient agent here is Theodore Platt, q
brother Of General Superintendent Platt.
His assistants are w. 81. Percy, ticket
seller; Seymour johnson, clerk in the
freight department; J. 81. Morehouse,
yardmaster; w. q. O'Donnell, baggage
master; Peter Nolan, clerk; M. J. Don
ough, night operator; J. 81. McNif
messenger; Edward Fairchild, gateman
Mr. O'Donnell also assists with the oper
ating at times.
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GAYLoRDsvILLE AND VICINITY.

GAYLORDSvILLE AND VICINITY.
Miss Bessie Kennedy is quite i'll with
the grip.
Mrs Caroline Brown, who has not been
in good health for some time, lis now con.
fined to her bed.
Charles Pomeroy is also on the sick
list.
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Adams and sons of
Canaan and Miss Helen Hatch of New
York spent Christmas with Edmund
Hatch.
Charles Evans and daughters of Great
Darlington, Mass, were at E. A. Hell,
stems over the holidays.
Mrs Ann Anson of Canaan is visiting
at 81. s. Browns.
Mrs Lois Call, who has been visiting
friends in New Milford and Still River
has returned home.
e. M. Waller shipped over 900 Turkeys
from this station the week before
Christmas.
The school In the Waller district Il
closed for two weeks vacation. Thu
scholars are making excellent progress
under the efficient teaching Of Georg
Newton.
| The Sunday school Of the Methods
; church held Christmas entertainment
in the church on Saturday evening
December "a b. A handsome tree load
ed with presents for the children Va
the first thing that caught the eye on 81
teri, < the house. The attendance Va
large, the church being nearly filled.an
the program, which consisted Of recits
tious and singing by the children, W
well carried out. Az the end o. tho >,
Iercises presents were taken from tlle trs
and distributed, III the children Of =
vohccl And nsiehboyhOod SecsiviDg aon
|ep9gppylats 81 - eyery ~ n ~ y
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
the annual church meeting of the Con-
gregational church will be held, Thurs
day, January S. All the church members
are invited to be present. The roll will
be called at IL 45 O'Clock.
The Christmas exercises at the Con-
gregational church on Sunday evening
were as brilliant as might be expected
with Rev Mr. Carter as superintendent
and Mrs A. G. Titus as assistant to train
the children. The singing was very
sweet and distinct. While the tree was
being lighted, srowfakes began falling
from overhead, and then the Sunday
school choir sang "Snowfakes gently
falling" The church was prettily trim
med and lighted. Candy and oranges
were passed and the Merry Christmas
greetings were exchanged.
GRIP HAS FIRM HOLD.
The grip has still firm hold upon
many people, but most cases expect soon
to get better. Every man at the Echo
Farm. superintendent and all, were down
at one time. DR. Ford and DIR Brown are
still at home with it.
Charles T. woodruffis able to be about
the house. The Improvement is slow.
Nelson Richmond butchered q 13 IL
months old hog, last week, which tipped
the scales at 525 pounds. Who can beat
this? Don't all speak at once.
R bert Seabury's family had Christ
mas tree on Saturday evening, at which
time of distribution the neighbors at
tended and a very pleasant time enjoyed.
Jerome Wright was lucky enough to
shoot two foxes, last Friday. He said
they came out of the bushes upon him,
without knowing ''he was there" and
laid Themselves down. Although he is
20 years Of age, it takes lively boy to
beat HIM with gun.
There was a Christmas tree at the
Romford schoolhouse, Saturday night.
There were recitations and singing by
the children, and Rev Mr. Carter made AZ
address. Samuel HOLSTER from Wash.
ington was there and gave special song
to the pleasure of all. The children were
pleased with candy and oranges, and
other presents. Miss Fem, the Sunday
school teacher, was presented with al
easy chair by the children. The Rom
ford people are very grateful to Miss
Fem for having come up nearly every
Sunday during the past year.
Senator o. II. Platt and wife spent tn.
holidays in town.
Most of the Gunnery students went
home and several college boys and girl
came to their homes here for the Christ
mas vacation.
n Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Fem arrived from
their wedding tour, last Saturday even
ing.
Il The last Monday club met with Mr.
Gum, and the next one, on January
will also meet at the Abbey first, befor
she goes to Florida for the winter.
81 The Echo Farm Co. are wishing NOR
; milk customers for the winter.
Miss Lucy Whitehead spent.the hol
days in Newark, N. ].
81 Miss Helen Seeley entertained aihapp
party Of young people at her home 9
! Wednesday evening last.
eI The Homeland circle meet with N
Gaipin, this week Friday, at 2 O'Clock.
d Those who were expecting to view Il
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GAINESVILLE AND VICINITY.

GAINESVILLE AND VICINITY.
Miss Calvin had Christmas tree for
her school, Friday, December %.
Miss Frances Dickey spent part of last
week with Mrs Julia yelling. Miss Muir
ray from Danbury was her guest over
Sunday.
There was Christmas entertainment
for the children Of the GAINESVILLE Sunday
school. at the Friends meeting house,
Wednesday evening, December %.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30
CANNON.

A RUNAWAY AND TWO MEN INJURED.
william d. Scribner went to Norwalk,
Saturday, and when ready to return
missed his train and hired stable team
to bring him home. When near H. Os-
born's residence in this place the horse
ran away, leaving It's occupants by the
roadside, and was caught uear George
town. Slight damage was done to the
horse and wagon, but the men were
quite badly bruised and cut. Two men
came mp, Sunday morning, after the team.
PERSONAL CHAT.
La Grippe has visited nearly every
house In this vicinity.
Charles Carver, clerk for G. T. Greg
DRY, IL laid mp with the measles.
There was Wild duck shot in Greg
ory's pond, last week Wednesday.
Quite number Of Cannon people went
| 10 Norwalk, last week Thursday. TO pur-
chase Christmas presents.
Mrs \. 4. Bethsl sra daushters, Maud
and olaudins. In, Saturday, ter Mont
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dience bag Of popcorn and candy.
Rev J. A. Hurn was presented with =
handsome student lamp from number
Of the members Of his congregation q
80 an envelope containing aum Of mon
ey from the Ladies' Benevolent society.
The week Of prayer, beginning January
1st, will be observed at the church.
Different leaders will be appointed for
each night and the meetings will no
doubt be of interest and profit.
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For all chatting, scalding, any skin trouble she
says it is wonderful. Being cooling and com,
torting, it is rightly named. rs and 90 cents
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30
WEST REDDINa.
INTERESTING CHRISTMAS ExKRc1sEs.

INTERESTING CHRISTMAS KxKRcIsEs.
The usual Christmas exercises were
held in the Long Ridge Methodist church
on Monday evening. The solos, duets,
choruses and recitations were very well
rendered. The Christmas tree proved
very interesting feature. The children
were very well pleased when Santa Claus
distributed the presents to them. At the
close of the exercises John Todd, In q
few well chosen remarks, presented q
handsome present to the pastor rs q
token of their respect.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30

rIrs. W. r. BATES, nansfield, La, writes:
Before writing to you suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look SO well. Idonot hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. I cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy Of the age"
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30

We have great variety of extra Trousers in fam
cy patterns, stripes and checks. An extra pair
will go further than anything else toward keeping
your suit spck and span the balance of the winter,
and the cost is not much
A pair of our S., 81 OF SIS Trousers will add
that much difference in the appearance to any suit
you may have. These are Extra Low Prices for
Extra Trousers.
Any alterations that necessary will be made
free of charge.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30

Mrs Anna Kimbsll of New Haven is
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Stephen Barnum.
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dsys with Rev Mr. and Mrs John Brien.
George Woodward of Norwalk spent
Sunday in town.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30
DEATH OF JOHN COLE.

John Cole, an old resident of Redding,
passed away at the home of his son,
Fred Cole, after brief illness.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30

Hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS nuIberry
st., Lancaster, Ohio, writess
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-For two
years I was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was infiamma-
ton Of the womb. Every month / suf-
fered terribly. had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
time only. Atlast concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice am
now perfectly we'll"
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RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.

hrs. T. A. WALDEN. 0ibsct. ia, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM.~ Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me. never saw wssl day. At
my monthly period suffered untold
misery, and great deal OF the time /
was troubled with severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound I could
tell it was doing me good. Icontinued
it's use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. I would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit Of others"
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30
Comfort powder

"a call for babies" is what Mrs. II.
Albridge, of Chazy, NY, calls
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@EWMALLEf@.
Store open every evening
till Christmas.
News from
the
Christmas
Store.

What will interest the little
folks:
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CSC.
Ladies' First Quality Jersey Leggins. full
length. sac.
Girls First Quality Jersey Leggins, full
length. s9c.
Girls' School and Dress Shoes. 69c.
Girls Skating shoes. Lace and Button, a9c
Boys Fine Lace shoes. SIC.
Boys Embroidered shippers, 4oc-
Youths Satin Calf Lace shoes, 19c.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-30

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
Superintendent S. j. Miller returned
from Chicago in time to spend Christmas
with his family.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-08
Uses satisfaction in every respect. Civ
them trial.
NOticel

The public will please take notice that
have dissolved partnership with M.
Oker and have opened shoemaking
shop OF my own. | am prepared to take
all kinds OF shcemaking, repairing etc.
All work guaranteed to be first class in
every particular. Prices very cheap.
Mems and boys inefootwear, shoepacks,
etc. Workshop opposite the Finlander
livery stable, north end OF Fifth street,
Red Jacket. KARL KEMPPANEN,