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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-01
Oath Of the Beers.
Baltimore Sun.

This peculiar solemn pledge was
suescribedssat a meeting held by the
Beers on April IL, 1879, at Wonder
fontein, in the Transvaal, and is
given as reproduced in the Natal
Witness"
I'm the presence of Almighty
God, the Searcher of Hearts, and
praying for His gracious assistance
and mercy, we burghels of the
South African Republic have sol
EMMY agreed for us and our child
rem to unite in a holy covenant,
which we confirm with solemn
oath. 1t is now 40 years ago since
our fathers Let tle Cps Colony to
become free and independent PEG
pie. These DO years were 40 years
of sorrow and suffering. We have
founded Natal, the Orange Free
State and the South African Repub-
lie (Transvaal, and three times has
the English government trampled
on our liberty, and our flag, baptiz
ed with the blood and tears of our
fathers, has been pulled down. AS
by thief in the night has our free
repu bile been stolen from us. We
cannot suffer this, and we may not.
1t is the will of God that the unity
Of our fathers and our love to our
children should obilge us to deliver
unto our children uA0iemished the
heritage of our fathers It is for
this reason that we here unite and
give each other the hand as men and
brethren, solemnly promising to be
faithful to our country and people,
and, looking unto God, to work to-
gether unto death for the restoration
of the liberty of our republic. So
truly help us, God Almighty.
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Subscription Rates.
Coal Companies win Combine.

Efforts are being made to consoli-
date the two big coal combines, the
Pittsburg Coal Company and the
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal
and Coke Company. Negotiations
looking to the combination OF all the
coal properties of the Pittsburg dis
trict have been under way for many
months. The formation OF the two
companies named resulted in the fail
ure of the original scheme. but the
promoters have never abandoned their
idea Of bringing every mine and prop
ertV under control of one company.
The most prominent coal men in the
district are known to favor such a
combine, and claim that it will some
day be formed. They do not hope.
however, to make much Roadway for
some time, probably a year at least.
In the meantime the coal business of
the district will be controlled by the
river and rail combines.
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j. C. McVicker Druggist has
200 boxes stationary he is Clos
ing out at cost.
For the Ladies.

The Jackets, Capes and Furs we
have been talking to you about
have arrived To say this is the
finest display of Ladies garments
ever shown in this State is putting
it mildly. None of the larger city
stores can excel them. All the new
and latest creations from New York
and foreign markets and the prices
we assure YOU are lower than asked
for inferior garments. See display
in our north window.
HIRsCHMAN'
the Big Store.
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AN sIFo In THE CASE.
He will Get Big Fortune If He Gets
1t.

IF all things turn out as expected
Mr.. J. j Mercer, who resides on
fuckers creek will receive quite a
fortune. Some OF his ancestors who
died years ago left an estate in New
York, one in New Jersey and one in
Ireland, but through some crooked
ness the heirs did not receive that
which was theirs The matter is
being investigated and when the
amounts are distributed Mr.. Mercer
will receive about 100000, and
each of his children 100000. The
greater part OF it will be invested in
government bonds. Elizabeth Times
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-01

EACH working day IN the year is
"Ladies Day. al protzman's the
photographer.
New line of neckwear at Whit
tington's. All the hobby things for
fall are here
We are making Ice Cream every
day. Our Ice Cream Soda is not ex-
celIed in the state. MADEIRA Bros.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-01
Union Improvement 60.
SuppierS Of Natural Gas \ Water.
PLUMBING And GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
ms or gas fitting done SHOULD consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with first-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tionS.
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WelSbach Lights Reduced to Sl.25

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine 'sWelsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
aW"
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Notice to Hunters.

Hunting with guns or dogs on
any of my land IS positively forbid
den. The law will be enforced
against any person disregarding
this notice.
As ct. GEORGE ROGERS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-01

Use J. &C. McVicker's Pansy
Cream for the complexion.
FINE merchant tailoring at Whit
Uingtons.
If you want the very latest New
York fashions in wraps buy them at
Hirschmans the leaders of styles.
You who like dry feet do not forget
that if Waters sell you pair OF Wa
terproof Shoes and they leak he will
give you new pair.
QUEEN Quality shoes for ladies are
on the feet,
OF all the ladies that you meet;
Be it in the house or on the street,
Ease and comfort makes them look
so neat. Hirschman's.
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For Sale.

A new frame house, Seven rooms
and hall; first floor rooms furnished
in hard wood; slate roof. Price, if
sold at once, less than cost Of build
ing Inquire at this Office.
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GEORGE ROGERS.
For Sale.

One Ten Room, Dwelling House on
Front street. front brick and back
frame. Gas and water, good corner
lot, inquire on premises.
T. 3. WILLIAMS.
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Land For Sale.

A parcel of land containing about
seven acres on the West Side of the
river one half mile from town Land is
good for pasture or farming For furth-
er information inquire at this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-01

THE largest and best line Of grocer
les in town at the City Market.
LADIES see the leather lined shoes
at Waters by Brown Shoe Co.
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LIVELY BUSINESS.

AT the Morgantown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
Just received five cars of yellow
pine consisting of Flooring, Cell
ing, Casing, Base and finishing
lumber of all descriptions. They
now have on hand and can furnish
on short notice anything in the
House Building line. Call and see.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Miss Gladys Pierce, y. P. Pierce's
youngest daughter, ia quite Ill with scar
let fever. DR. Rodger is attending her.
Mrs Quintard and children are spending
few days with Mrs Quintard's parents,
Mr. and Mrs s. P. Averiil.
Mrs D. M. Mitchell has returned from
Passaic, N. j.
Mr. and Mrs Daniels and Miss Daniels
from Brooklyn, are at Mrs Clemmons'
where they expect to spend the summer.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Mitchell and little
daughter of Union City, Pa, are the
guests Of G. Leroy Mitchell.
Rev Mr. Smiley has returned from Can
ada, where he was suddenly called on &C.
count Of the serious illness Of his mother.
There is not more picturesque sight
than one seen daily In our streets, q
team of ak beautiful Devonshire oxen
owned by Ezra Pierce and at present. EN-
ployed drawing feed from the car at
Pomperaug Valley for his famous Jersey
dairy herd and that of his brother, c. B
Pierce.
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A WORTHY ORGANIZATION.

The Hat Trimmers Union was formed
in December, 1884. Dues and burial as
easements went into operation January l.,
1885. One of the rules of the Union is
that each member in good and regular
standing shall be entitled 20 burial as
sessment at their decease. 1t was voted
that the amount should be $50,to be paid
to near relative or friend to defray
necessary funeral expenses. The first
seven members received at their decease
$3.50, or $50 each, then the society voted
to pay the sum Of $40 each. Nineteen
members received the sum of $l425.
Then it was voted to raise the burial fee
up to 500 each. Since then 80 deaths
have occurred up to May /, 1899, making
5000. The full amount raised and paid
out in the - years and four months
amounts to the sum of $4970. The
members that have died are 81 females
and four males. Each member of the
Union Ia assessed 20 cents to pay the
amount of the burial fee, which is paid
promptly. An order is drawn and signed
by the proper authority and cashed by
the treasurer. The present incumbent
to that office ia Miss S. Fl. Shepard, who
has held the office about IL years and
has paid all orders with the exception of
the first two or the first 500. A few
cents saved in time OF health proves in
many cases good insurance which
comes IN time Of need.
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DEATH OF K. N. FILLOw.

Elijah n. Flllow, one of the best kno wn
business men of Bethel, died at his home
on Elizabeth street., Wednesday morn
ing, after an illness OF some weeks. Mr.
Fillow was II years ofage, and for many
years conducted the coal and carman bus
mess here. He was held in high esteem
by all who knew him, and a more gener-
Gus man it would be hard to find. His
health has been somewhat poor or late,
and when he was confined to his home
by his last illness his friends were doubt
full about his ever being able to do active
business again. Mr. Fillow was q mem
Der of Eureka lodge, r. and A. M, and
was one of the representative business
men of Bethel who had built up a sue
cessful business and whose character
and life had been such as to gain for him
the highest degree of confidence and es-
TEEN OF his fellow townsmen. The de-
ceased is survived by a wife and two
children, Mrs Edward Pelton of South
Norwalk and Frank L. Fillow of this
place. The funeral will be held at the
late home Of the deceased, Friday after
noon at 2 o'elock.-[Danbury News.
Helen, oldest daughter of Rev and Mrs
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WEST CORNWALL.
PERSONAL AND VILLAGE JoTTTNGs.

PERSONAL AND VILLAGE JOTTTNGS.
Mr. and Mrs f. B. Wood, who have
been attending the funeral of O. relative In
New York City, returned the latter part OF this
week.
Miss Caroline L. Hubbard of Hartford City.
Indiana, is visiting her grandfather, the Hon
It. 8. Gold, On Cream Hill.
Miss Margaret j. Wright OF Rochester is
visiting Mrs FL. ID. Pratt.
Miss Ellen Cochrane returned, last week,
from ten day g. visit with relatives at shef.
field.
Miss Lizzie Murphy of Poughkeepsie, N. Y
is visiting her sister, Mrs John strattman.
John Wood returned home from New York,
Monday.
William D. Bosler was in town over
Sunday.
Mrs J. #. Hubbard has been in Lime Rock
for the past few days.
III. Nickerson and Myron A. Hallock
were in Sharon on business, Monday
Mrs Charles Rayner and children left, Wed
nesday, for a short visit with her sister, Mrs
James L. Ferris, at New Milford.
Thomas Rayner has. been makingl extensive
chang es In the interior of his dwelling house
to make room to accommodate the large num-
Der of boarders there ig now under his roof.
Born, April %, 1893, q daughter to MIR and
Mrs Charles A. Miller.
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Made from pure grape cream Of tartar

George F. Waters, died, last Saturday
morning at her home In Glastonbury.
Funeral services we're held on Wednes-
day of this week.
Mr. and Mrs George Erwin Of Bridge
water spent two nights, last week, at Mrs
Erwin's old home in Elmwood district.
Monday and Tuesday were the warm
est days of the season. Mondays thun-
der shower went north of Bethel but the
shower on Tuesday favored us with a
little down pour of raip, accompanied by
hail which settled the dust and freshened
the grass. Cherry trees are white with
blossoms. The apple trees are budding
and In few days the blossoms will sp-
pear and fill the air will their fragrance,
M. A. Banks, tax collector, received
$500 for taxes, last Saturday.
Mrs Anna r. Schmidt, widow of the
late Charles Schmidt, died at her home
on Grassy Plain street, last week Friday
night. Mrs Schmidt had been Ill only 6
few days and her death was unlocked
for. She was "a years of age. She il
survived by four children. They are
Mrs William Ohler and Mrs G.. Moehl
mann of this place, Mis- Valentine
Frickle Of Orange, N. j., and RicharC
Schmidt of ReddiIg. The funeral wa
held at the late home of the deceased
los Grassy Plain street, Monday after
noon at $50 O'Clock. Rev William Nor
rail- of st Thomas Episcopal church of
ticiated.
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Virgilius council, No. 1856, K. of c.,
gave q pleasant social gathering, las'
Friday night, April %, at Glover's hall,
to all those who assisted in making their
last entertainment success. Quite a
number attended. The program of the
evening was excellent, arranged by P.
G. Bradley and w. T. Burns. The first
number was a selection by Richard j
Reilly, whose fine tenor solo was warmly
applauded. The second number was 3
selection by Miss Mary Harrfgan, which
was well done and was applauded. The
next number was song by Frank "
Zshn. Miss Sadie Gaffney added to the
program with her pleasant soprano voice,
in some fine selections. Miss Katie
Campbell assisted at the piano with abil-
ity and deserves great Ipraise. The next
In order was dancing. The music was
furnished by the Bliss orchestra. The
company erj,yed them selves until an ear
ly hour, and wishing Virgiliu our Gil
success In It's future history.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.
BETHEL.

DEATH OF MRS THOMAS BARTRAM.
Mrs Thomas Bartram of Plumtrees dis
trict died In DanburY hospital on Mon
day. The deceased had been troubled
with cancers for several years and had
been great sufferer at times. Still she
was able to do many of her household
duties and often visited her only daugh-
ter. Lately the disease had advanced so
far that it became apparent that death
must follow soon. AS last resort Mrs
Bartram went to the hospital where an
operation was performed, last Thursday.
The patient rallied for a short time until
fever set in when she dropped away in
to peaceful rest. The remains Of tie de-
ceased were brought back to her late
home, where the funeral services were
held on Wednesday at 2 30 p. m. Rev
II. L. Slack ofiiciated. The deceased is
survived by husband and one daughter,
Mrs Harry Hoffman of Dsnbury also
one granddaughter. Mrs Bartram was a
quiet, unassuming person, respected by
her neighbors and friends, and was an al
most constant companion Of her daugh-
ter and family. The family have the
sympathy of the community.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
Miss Louisa Burr has returned home
from her sunt's in Bridgeport. Her
health is quite poor.
Mrs William Relyea and son visited
her daughter, Mrs James Dew, in STRAIT
ford, recently.
Albert Elwood, former resident of
this place, was in town, Sunday.
Mrs Helen A. Smith of Derby, has Wis
tied at G. r, Nichols and Mrs Edward
Brotherton's, Gross Highway.
Edgar B. Nichols of Cohoes, N. Y,
but well known here, while on trolley
car between Albany and Cohoes, re-
ceived some injuries, due to one trolley
car running into another, both going the
same way.
Miss Alice Nichols spent Tuesday al
the guest Of Mrs Ed ward Brotherton IL
Cross Highway.
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OF the season thus far, succeeded by q
most acceptable and needed shower.
NEW MILFORD.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.
The May party given under the auspi- !
ces of Good Shepherd Lodge, No 65, l. |
o. o. F., Wednesday evening, IN Roger
Sherman hall, was one of the most enjoy
able social affairs of the season. The
committee spared no pains or expense in
their arrangements, and that their
efforts were appreciated was evinced by
the large attendance. An orchestra of
10 pieces gave very creditable concert
OF 45 minutes, after which came the
grand promenade, followed by dancing.
Refreshments were served in an adioin-
ing room, consisting of cake, cream and
lemonade. Visitors were present from
Danbury, Sherman, New Preston and
ROxbury.
Miss Susie Van Scoy of Salem Center,
N. Y, who has been spending the past
two weeks with her sister, Mrs j. w.
Hoyt, retr r ned home, Thursday.
A large delegation from Good Shep-
herd lodge went to Cornwall Bridge,
Sunday, to attend the funeral of Julius
Wiae Of that place. The services at the
grave were conducted by the Odd Eel
lows.
During the thunder shower, Tuesday
afternoon, lightning struck the residence
Of MIR Colebrook on Grove street, but
fortunately did no damage other thar
tearing off the clapboards.
st Peters Jodge,INo. 81, T. and A. NJ.
worked the third degree on candidate
at the last regular communication.
A. G. Todd purchased the pneumatic
tire wagon exhibited in front of the New
England house by r. Hatch 6 Sons o
New Fairfield. They made a goodl,
number of sales during the week.
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CHURCH INTERESTS.

A novel affair, called Height supper,
was held in the Parish House, under the
auspices of the young ladies of the Epis-
copal church, Tuesday evening. The
charge for the supper was according to
the PERSONS height. The admission was
10 cents, including ice cream.
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle of
the Cor EDUCATIONAL church met with Mrs
Archie Evans at her home on Golden
Hill, Tuesday evening.
Rev Fritz Ericsson OF Danbury preach
ed to the Swedish people of Bethel at
the Congregational church, Wednesday
evening.
At the Y. p. s. c. K. meeting of the
Congregational church, last Sunday
evening, business meeting was held,
after the regular devotional meeting, for
the purpose of electing Ulcers for the
ensuing six months. Those elected were
as follows: President, Mrs Sarah st
John; vice president, George Durant,
Jr.; secretary, Bertha Ferry; treasurer,
John Reid; corresponding secretary, Ur-
sula Benedict; pianist, Belle Ferry.
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WESTON.

Miss Alice Fitch, who has been Ill "
nearly four mouths, is now able to ride
out on pleasant days.
Mrs L S. Godfrey entertained friends
from Norwalk, last week.
Miss Florence Lane returned home on
Saturday last from Nyack, N. Y, where
she has attended school for the past year.
Miss Emmerson has spent a few days
with Norwalk friends.
Mrs Frank Nichols of Bridgeport has
visited Miss Jennie Nichols.
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Mrs Ellen Disbrow, who has been Wis
iting her daughters in Long Hill, has re.
turned TO her home much improved in
health.
The Easton Grange held q special
meeting, Tuesday evening, May 2. The
next regular meeting will be held Tues
day evening OF next week, May 8.
The heavy shower of May 2, was hail
ed with delight by the farmers on the
hill. 1t was getting .dreadfully dry
and dusty.
Mrs Eli S. Godfrey and family of
Brooklyn, are visiting her sister, Mrs A
J. Clark on the Hill.
Master Arthur Moore Of Bath Beach
is at his uncle's, w. Sherwood's.
Emory Sanford Of Redding was in
town over Sunday.
William Jennings and son were in town
calling on friends.
Mr. and Mrs Oliver Lobdell spent Sun
day with F. L. Staples.
Miss Mae Seeley visited her sister, Mrs
g. A. Sturges, this week.
e. Seeley bought cow of James Coles
Of Bridgeport.
Several on the Hill received cards to
Miss slocum's reception, Saturday after
noon, at Jeffersonian hall in Bridgeport.
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STEPNEY.
METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

MhIdODISG CdOhCd lNTEAESISs
Beginning next Sunday,;May 7,Rev Mr.
Rollins will conduct a class meeting ev-
cry Sunday morning at 10 q. M, at the
church.
Communion will be observed at the
Methodist church, next Sunday morning.
Rev j. L. Rollins will hold preach
ing service, beginning at 7.30, every 9th
Sunday evening, at the Hsttertown
schoOlhouse, beginning next Sunday May
z, and every other Sunday he will hold q
preaching service at the church at the
same hour.
Rev Mr. Rollins will be at the Sunday
school held at Judd's district school
house, next Sunday afternoon.
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Fifty dozen ladies' and children's rib
bed summer underyests, &C., 10c. and
loo. Well worth double the money.
Ten dozen children's lawn caps, &c. 25
children's Leghorn hats, trimmed with
flowers, 49,; so ladies trimmed hats at
$2.49; former price 80 80 to o.. For this
week only. Ladies' shirt waists. An
endless variety, from 25c. to 81 so. We
carry the largest assortment, at prices
less than any other house in Danbury -
[Stern's leading millinery and cloak
house, 291 Main street.
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Town TOPICS.
Decoration Day Races.
GET READY FOR SOME FUN.

By request of several horsemen the
2 30 class has been changed to 30,
making the classes 2 "a, 2.30 and so
for the Decoration day races. The
purses and entrance fees remain the same
as previously stated. Horsemen have
nearly four weeks to prepare their horses
for the races and it is hoped that every
one with any speed prospects will get
them in shape to compete for the 400
bushels of oats. The track Is ready for
driving purposes and every enc wishing
to use it should get season ticket.
Secretary Mccarthy received an appli-
cation for premium list of the fourth an
nual fair from Virginia, this week, which
shows that the Newtown fair is known
far and wide.
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AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

meeting at the Baptist church, Friday
afternoon. A large attendance is desir-
ed.
Rev F. P. Brsman will hold three pray
er meetings, next week,as usual.
The covenant meeting of the Baptist
church will be held, Saturday afternoon,
at 2.30p. m.
William Beard was In town, last week.
Mrs George Burritt has visited In
Bridgeport, the guest Of Mrs S. v. Mich
OILS.
S. B. Hayes and B. Sherman were ap-
pointed appraisers of the estate of the
late Mrs Janette johnson, and met on
Monday at her late residence. The nieces
will meet on Thursday to divide the
household effects left them by the will.
Miss Eckel Of Bridgeport has been the
guest OF Mrs Seeley Perry.
Mrs Nellie Mead Low egrove and child
rem Of Bridgeport have been entertained
for few days at her mothers home.
Miss May Osborne is visiting friends il
Bridgeport.
Spring made some wonderful changes
in her appearance Immediately after the
shower, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Gaines and daughter of
Hartford have been the guests of Henry
Seeley.
C.E <. Osborne's pansy bed is now in
fine bloom.
Henry Booth of Danbury moved, Mon
day, May 1, to the place he recently
bought of George Coley.
At the close Of the young peoples
meeting, Sunday night, Rev Mr. Braman
is to address the young people, his sub
ject being taken from Romans 2: 6, $50
every one according to his deeds.''
Mr. Lomadieu and family of New York
were guests Of his sister, Mrs o. Purdy,
last Sunday.
MRS ELIZA WlHG0n visited friends in
Bridgeport, last week.
Rev A, r. Lutz of Monroe was guest
of Rev f. P. Braman, last week.
Mrs G. B. Banks and daughter, Ruby
are the guests Of Mrs Ba nks' parents
Mr. and Mrs Seeley Perry.
Miss Rose Sinclair, of Monroe passed
Sunday with Mrs Burton Joyce.
Mrs Ernest Sherman and son are the
guests Of Mrs Sherman's parents, Mr. and
Mrs John Joyce.
John 7. Porter and family spent last
Thursday with friends In Bethel.
Andrew Curtis and family attended the