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Evening journal., 1899-08-09
CAPTAIN HAUT'S HEARING
FAMOUS FlLlBUSTER CHARGED
WITH A5DUcTlNG HIS CHILD.

WHO SEEMED CONTENT TO RE-
MAIN WITH HER FATHER, WILL
BE TAKEN.
Captain John ID. Hart, of Cuban fill
clustering fame, who. with his one
time ship the Laurada, are well known
here. was given hearing before Judge
Mccarthy in the Court Of Quarter ses-
sions in Philadelphia yesterday in the
habeas corpus proceedings brought
against him by his wife. Catharine e.
Hart. seeking to recover possession OF
her daughter, Grace Hart, years old.
Mrs. Hart in her application for the
writ alleged that the child had been
enticed away from her home, No. 1920
Mt. Vernon street, and was being un-
lawfully restrained OF her liberty by
the respondent. The petitioner also
averred that she had been given GUS
tody Of the child by the court in De-
cember last, and that an or
der had been made on Captain Hart for
the payment Of SO a week for the
child's support, and that he had de.
serted the petitioner in 1895, and since
that time had not contributed toward.
the support OF the child. The petitioner
further claimed that her husband wa.
not competent 70 provide a home fol
the girl
Captain Hart in his answer disputed
certain allegations in the petition, ant
stated that he had appealed from the
decree Of the court, making an order
on him for payment to his wife ant
child. to the Superior Court He fur
ther asserted that the child had come
to him voluntarily, being in a neglect
ed, dirty condition, and had complained
of i'll treatment by her mother. He al
lleged that his wife was not a fit per
son to have the child. nor her house {
lprober place for the latter to reside in
by reason Of the conduct Of the in
mates.
Twenty-six witnesses were heard OF
behalf Of the petitioner and the re
lspondent, their testimony being a ven
Itilation anew Of the marital troubles o
the Harts, which had been previousl.
rehearsed in court and elsewhere. Tn
witnesses for Mrs Hart generall
, maintained that she was an industriou
woman, who had supported herself an
child by keeping boarders since he
husband left her, and that the chill
E had received excellent moral training
] education and musical instruction an
was well clothed and cared for
D The witnesses for Captain Hart, o
r the other hand. alleged that the Sun
}, roundings at Mrs Hart's house weE
: bad; that she maltreated and abuse
the girl on many occasions so much s
+ that the neighbors were up in arm
and circulated a petition looking
her prosecution by the Society to Pre-
tect Children from Cruelty and the r.
: moval Of the girl. The moral charactl
= of Mrs. Hart and some Of her wome
. boarders was also attacked. A part
r Mrs. Hart's house was said to
c known as the roof garden" becaul
OF convivial gatherings there.
o Judge Mccarthy said he would hei
Y the child Grace's testimony to-day
:. open court. She was neatly dress'
. and apparently contented to rema
IS with her father and away from b
IS mother during the proceedings.
II ANOTHER FRUITLESS MEETING
4 Another meeting of the trustees
Evening journal., 1899-08-09

SUMMER GROCERIES, AT LYNCHs.
Fine flavor Formosa Teas for icing. All
per pound. Fruit Syrups, Root Beer. F,x-
tracts Lime Juices, Claret Wines. Beers
and Brown Stout. N. W. Cor. Madison
Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
NINE NEW DWELLINGs.

Patrick Fahey has begun the con-
struction of nine dwelling houses at
Twenty-third and Market streets for
II. L. Evans G Co. and John Jacoby.
They will cost about $27 1000.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
HELP WANTED

VACATION work offered agents in
every town TO secure subscriptions to the
magazine, Good Housekeeping Special
commissions and prizes for good workers
during July and August. Write us for in
formation that will interest you. GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING, Springfield, Mass.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
pIIIEs OF PAIN-

Many kinds of piles-itching bleeding
all painful. terrible tortures. but all are
quickly cured by Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic. All druggists, 1oc., 25c., soc.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

LADIESi Chichester's English Penny
royal pills Diamond Brand) are the best.
Safe. reliable. Take no other. Send &c.
stamps for particulars. Keller Tor
ladies'" In letter by return mail. At
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09

Miss Annie H. Whiteman. OF this
city, left for Atlantic City to-day for 2
ten days sojourn.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09

A free dance will be given at Ploes-
ser's Music Hall, Thirteenth and
Head streets, on Thursday evening,
August 10.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09

Choice standing rib roast, 12c. per ID.
Great Western Grocery. 9Th & Madison.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
WANTED

WANTED To trade ladys or gentle
mans bicycle for sewing machine, or VIII
pay cash for machine. Apply G., this
office. 80
Evening journal., 1899-08-09

Choice standing rib roast, 12c. per ID.
Great Western Grocery, 9th & Madison.
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BERKSHIRE.

The lecture on Mature Studies, OF
Everyday Things in New Lights" by
Rev o. o. Wright, will be given In the
Baptist church, ON Thursday evening,
at O'Clock, January A, instead of Wed.
nesday evening, January 3, as at first
appointed.
Mrs Sarah Evarts and daughter, Mrs
Page of Bridgeport, ire spending few
days at the Ill home.
Harry c. r5is was home from Bridge
port for Christmas.
John Partridge of Bridgeport spent
Sunday with his parents.
Mrs James Bedient of Wilton spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
w. G. Hard.
Mr. and Mrs D. j. Murphy Of She lton
were guests at William Shay's over Christ
mas.
e. G. Bowers has been in New York
for few days,
Miss Edith Minor is emf Dying a weeks
vacation from school work.
A number Of men who are employed
at the steam saw mill, which has been
set mp on K. G. Pages land, ARE boarding
at James Carey's.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Will soon be here and it is time you Sc
lected your gifts. At 63 Fairfield avenue
you will find games from five to % cents,
q fine line of banks, pianos, magic Ian
terms and some exceedingly pretty paint
ing and drawing books for five cents.
You will also fiud bargain in moist
water cOlors in tin box, for Ave, ten and
twenty-five cents. They also sell good
watch guaranteed for one year for 81,
and ornamental clocks in various designs
for 81 so. Music T. lios make desirable
gifts, also banjoa, mandolins, violins, &C.
cordeons, zithers, guitars, etc. Ii you
visit Bridgeport do not fail to call on the
Northrop Publishing Co., 63 Fairfield
avenue.
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Fairfield County.
MONROE.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.


A dance was held at the Town hall,
last week, Wednesday evening, by the
young people.
A. number of young people attended
the birthday party of Miss Jessie French,
Stepney.
Mrs Hull has been caring for Mrs. R.
B. Curtis for few days.
The tamiliesl OF B. S. Hurd, Merwin
johnson and F. W. Wheeler spent Christ
mas at J. Fl. Brewster's in Shelton.
The service at st Peters, Christmas
eve, was very well attended.
Misc Mabel Van Duyne, Robert Weir
and Milford GoldsboTough were enter
tanned at the rectory over Christmas.
Miss Fannie Burr spent Christmas with
friends out of town.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Edwards, Masters
Robert and Howard Edwards spent
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs Dwight
Sharp.
Mr. and Mrs Edward E. Curtiss and
daughter spent Christmas in Eaeton with
Mr. and Mrs Wilbur F. Selleck.
Mr. and Mrs e, M. Beardsley of Long
Hill were enter aimed at Hobert E.
Beardsley's on Christmas day.
Arthur p r5ridge spent Christmas
with his parents in Barkshire.
Arthur Case spent Christmas in Bridge
port with his mother and sister.
EAST VILLAGE.
Mrs A. n. Stevens entertained her
brother and family from Meriden over
Christmas.
Reuben Stowe of Bridgeport was the
guest of his daughter over CT ristmas.
W. W. Bliss took trip to New York,
Saturday, on business.
The next sociable will be held at the
residence Of w. s. Clark, Friday evening,
January 5. AL are invited.
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TREE FILLED WITH GIFTS FOR THE
CHILDREN, -INTEREsTING EXERCISES.
The Christmas exercises at the Con-
gregational church, Tuesday night,
brought out an audience which complete
ly filed the church. The exel csses were
bright and interesting, the children
acquitting themselves particularly we'll.
A song, The pop corns," the words
written by Rev Mr. Barker, was sung by
children In costume and elected warm
applause. Rev Mr. Barker gave an inter-
estinG address and told bright Christ.
mas story. Santa Claus was ably im-
personated by Henry M. Smith. The
program was as follows:
Song by the School.
Address by the Superintendent, A P.
Smith.
Prayer, the Pastor.
II wish you Merry Christmas" Ha-
eel Smith.
Exercise, 1.-The Bethlehem Child"
Hattie Whitlock, Emma Wheeler, George
ACAA tANAa AA0CAAAa oOySnAS
Recitation, "Mrs Santa Claus" Jennie
Ruflles.
Duet, Ring out the Christmas Bells, "
Lillian Mott and Emma Wheeler.
Short address, the Pastor.
Recitation, Dainty, little stockings"
Lucy Wright.
Recitation, santa Claus on the Emil
graft Train" Ethel Peck.
Recitation, az TITS nice 10 be a nttle
boy" Lloyd Barker.
Exercise, The Pop-Corns," Maud
Northrop, Phillips Morris, Harold Mott,
Emma Wheeler, Annie Rufilss.
Recitation, AFTER Christm as" James
Boyson.
Christmas Story, the Pastor.
Reading of Roll of Honor, the Super
intendent.
Recitation, Mabel Northrop.
Song by the School.
Recitation, "Tbey put me in the great,
spare bed" Maud Elliott.
Coastlng song, Carlton Smith, harold
Mott, Ethel Peck, Lillian Mott.
Exercise, "Annie's Prayer" A. P.
Smith, Irwin Mott, Elmira Elliott.
Santa Claus and distribution of pres
ents.
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Ewo poIHTEp auEgrroNs AnswgRHp.

What ID the use OF making better ar
tiele than your competite r If you can not
get better price for 1t?
Ans.--As there Ia no difference In the
orice the public. will buy only the better,
80 that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much greater
In the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought prominent
" before the public both are certain to be
tried and the pub ic w II very quickly
pass judgement on them and use only the
better one.
This explains the large sale of Chamb-
erlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always ne depended up
on. They may occasionally take up with
some fashionable move ley put forth with
exaggerated claims, but are certain to re-
turn to the one remedy that thew
know to be reliable, and for coughs,
colds and Group there is nothing equal to
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale
by r. q. Beers q Co., Newtown Taylor,
Curtis g. Co., Sandy Hook A. B. Blake
man, Botsford; W. Fl. Hurd, Long Hill !;
A. Is. Fancher, .H8wleyville.
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RATTERTOWN.

e. B. Booth and family were Christ
mas guests of Miss Sophia Booth in Step.
ney.
Robert Davis and family and Mrs Jane
Summers spent CT rlstmSs day with
friends In Easton.
Charles Benedict and Miss Nettie M.
Benedict ate their Christmas dinner with
Jerome Morgan aud family of EImwood.
Mr. and Mrs E igsr G. N 1rthrop enter
tanned the Northrop and Penny families
on Christmas day.
Rev o. W. Barker will lecture on
"Mormonism" in the schoolhouse Friday
evening, January 10. Don't forget this
date.
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rooted cutting, that now carries over 10
blossoms and buds.

rooted cutting, That now carries over 100
blossoms and buds.
J. Fl. Wheeler came near having con-
fagration caused by the explosion of
lantern in his bare, the other day.
On Friday, December % the school at
Adams, Mrs E. A. Lewis teacher, had q
very pleasant celebration. OF course
there was a tree well laden with oranges,
candy, books, tops and other useful gifts
for the children from their teacher and
each other. Miss Lewis was also the re
cipient Of highly priced articles, showing
the love and esteem in which she is held
by the school. The singing az we'll aa
the Rotations did credit both to teacher
and pupils.
John l.. Wheeler has Just purchased a
new circular saw, and is prepared to cut
up woodpile for any Of his neighbc rg
on short notice.
The Christmas services at Christ
church have been postponed to next Sun.
day afternoon at 2 p. m.
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EAST0N.

At THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
On account Of the severe storm. there
was no service &C the Baptist church on
Sunday December "a.
The annual society meeting ia warned
Tor Saturday, December 80, nc 1.30 .. M.
The election of officers In the Sunday
school will probably occur on Sunday,
December 81.
The Willing. Workers will meet at the
hall on Wednesday, January 8.
3. %. Powell and w. n. Weeks are
home from Yale for the holiday vacation.
8 8. Mallette has recently purchased
. very handsome new writing desk.
G. s. Burr and family were entertained
on Christmas day at the home Of Cha le.
Seeley in Tashaa.
Miss Grace Sherman was storm-bound
over Sunday at the home OF Miss Yulu
Tyler.
Mr. and MIRA j. 81. Wheeler spent
Christmas - Turney Northrop's.
Mrs @. .. POWELL has Christmas c.c-
sus, which sous years aimee was IN sa~
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NEW FAIRFIELD,
A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.

The East Center school held their
Christmas tree entertainment at the home
of D. 81. Disbrow on Thursday evening
or last week. After fhe giving Of pres
ents and refreshments being served, the
time was given up to merriment by the
children, who departed for their homes
at an early hour, with many kind wishes
for their host and family for their hospi-
tality.
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which will confine him to the house for q
long time. He Ia attended by DR. Stur.
ges of Dsnbury.
Frank Birch, while chopping wood in
the woods, cut deep cash in his foot
and was carried to Danbury by Fred
Toffy to have the wound dressed.
John Evans Ia afflicted with an inter-
nal abcess which confines him to his bed
and is very painful. He is attended by
DR. Wheeler OF Danbury.
Ezra Ballard and family drove to
Bridgeport, last week.
Mrs Edward Jennings spent Christmas
with the family of DIR Smith of Brook
field.
Henry Rogers OF Redding was in town
on Monday.
The mild weather permits Of road i'm
provements togo on. A fridge has bee n
put in on the hill near E. jennings tene.
ment house, the need Of which has beer,
felt for long time.
John Myers has bought q piece of
wood Of Levi Gardner and Ia having Ii
cut and drawn to his house.
Mr. and Mrs j. j. Treadwell entertain
ed friends on Christmas.
M. J. Barrett and Richard Barrett, Jr.,
and two sisters of Danbury ate Chri,t
mas dinner at the home of their parents,
Mr. and Mrs Richard Barrett.
Daniel Murphy of Brooklyn was In
tswn on Monday calling on friends.
Sylvester Freeman fell, while carrying
q bag OF coal across the lots from Yves
ley Wildman to his home, on Monday
night, and broke his leg In two places
4 physician from Danbury was called to
attend him.
Mrs Carrie Slmons OF New Milford arc
Miss Susie Freeman of Danbury speut
Christmas with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs Edward Reed. az
John Evans Is critically i'll. = s.
Mrs Jane Elwell IL q guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs Fl. J. Dayton.
Harold Freeman had an attack of the
cholera, last Monday, but is now niue
better. %<-s.
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PLATTSVILLg.

HOYDEN'S HILL AND VICINITY.
L.. A. Jennings has dug a well.
z. B. Sherwood has recently purchss.
ed two new milch COWS.
Fred Jennings is peddling milk from
his fathers, G. A. Jennings having
bought Leroy Clark's milk route.
The Christmas entertainment under
the auFpices of the Ladies' club took
place, Thursday evening, the 2Sth.
Miss Jessie Lnbdell closed her school,
Friday, and gave her scholars a pleasant
time consisting of Christmas tree, Or
anges, candies and other presents. The
pupils in turn presented their teacher
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oRoNoQUE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

PERSONAL CHAT.
Frank Miller and family have left their
summer home and returned to Bridgepo TT
for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs Sherman W. Eddy of Sims-
bury spent Christmas at j. 81. blake
mans.
Chicken thieves visited r. W. Hum
phrey few days since and left him min
US about dozed fine pullets.
B. T. johnson is employed by the Shell
ton Railway Co. putting in cattle gus rda,
railings,etc.
Dea c. D. Brakeman has sold two COWS
to Newton j. Reed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
THERE Is A GLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
Grain 0, made OF pure grains, that takes
the place Of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress, and
but few can tell it from coffee. Il does
not cost over IA as much. Children may
drink it with great benefit. 15c and 25cts
per package. Try it. Ask for Grain-o.*
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
DEATH OF MRS LEVI GARDNER.

Mrs Levi Gardner, who has been sick
for several weeks, died on Monday morn
ing. Her husband, one daughter, one
brother, John Williams, and two sisters,
Mrs George Pearce and Mrs George
Wooster, survives her. The funeral was
attended from the Congregational church
on w ednesday at II O'Clock.
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spent Christmas day with Mrs O. B

Plumb.
Mrs Hannah Wright of Bridgeport has
visited, for q few days, with her daugh-
ter, Mrs Frank Turner.
Frank Baldwin and family spent
Christmas with relatives in Stratford.
MIR and Mrs Fl. c. Reed Of Bridge
port, Newton Reed and family OF STRAIT
ford, Will Bachelor and family of
Bridgeport, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Reed of
Stratford and Ell. B. Curtis and family
were Christmas guests at Henry Reeds.
LeGrand Olmstead Of NorwaIk spent
Christmas in town.
Elliot Curtis Of Bridgeport has visited
his aunt, Mrs Horace Nichols.
Robert Gilbert has visited at the home
OF his aunt, Mrs N. B. Curtis.
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srs to their teacher, Miss Wetmore. All
the children did very nicely.
Miss Irene Wakeley has been with her
aunt in Tashua for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Agur Beach spent Christ
mas in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

II am indebted Co Oae Minute Cough
Cure for my health and life. 1t cured me
OF lung trouble following grippe y
Thousands owe their lives TO the prompt
action OF this never failing remedy. 1t
cures coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis,
pneumonia, grippe and throat and lung
troubles. It's early use prevents con-
sumption. ills the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Il. ii.
Beers q Co., Newtown; 8. O. Bull o.
Co., Sandy Hook; a. B. Brakeman.
Botsfords B. Hawley q Co., Stepney;
A. u. Fancher, Hawleyville.
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The opening lecture In che course at
Botsford by Rev #. q. Sawyer Is post.
poned few days, the lecturer being out
of town. Due notice will be given Of
the date.
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NICHOLS.
PERSONAL CHAT.

EEdSQNAL CHAT
Rev George W. SerVis and family are
visiting relatives in Brooklyn, N Y.
Lizzie and Clifford Curtis are visiting
their grandfather, Rev Mr. Gilbert, OF
New Milford.
Mr. and George holmes of Stratford
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature on
every box. 25c.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

New supply of homespun and ladies
dress goods at the Sandy Hook Wooden
Co,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

with fine brush, comb and tray, etc
A number Of visitors were presents.
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tanned large company at dinner, Christ.

tanned large company st dinner, Christ.
mas.
Master Clayton Eiwood of Southport 10
spending his Christmas vacation with Mr.
and Mrs W. J. Sherwood.
Mrs NJ. w. Brown of Bridgeport il Wis
It'll her mother, Mrs w. &. Sherwood.
The Ladies' Matinee whist club meet,
this week, with Mrs Will Lockwood,
The Lyons Plains CT rlstmas enter
tainment was held on Tuesday evening.
A numbtr Of Weston people attended
the Christmas entertainment st Center
Street, Monday evening.
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TRUM BULL.
GRANGE NEWS.


At the meeting of the Grange, Friday
evening, December %, the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
M, Albert Linley.
O., L. A. Hawley.
L., J. nj. Tucker.
s, D. M. Fuller.
A. S., G. 81. Sherwood.
Chaplain, r. S. Shelton.
Treasurer, F. S. Sterling.
Secretary, W. Fl. Brinsmade.
G K, Carl Howard.
Ceres, Mrs e. Smith.
Pomona, Sadie Malett.
Flora, Bessie Mallett.
D. A. s., Mrs D. NJ. Fuller.
At the next meeting the following pro-
gram will be given: Reports of retiring
officers; debate, Resolved, That labor
is blessing rather than curse,' affirm
alive, Albert Linley, E. T. Nichols,
negative, Joseph Treadwell, D. M Full
Ter; followed by quartet.
The Grange is lin very prosperous
condition and will enter upon the new
year with increased me nbers hip, having
lately received seven new members.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

employ Of the West End Grocery d Pro-
vision Co., at their Newtown store for
year, leaves, this week, TO take position
In Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
FRANK WHITLOCK INJURED.

Frank Whitlock fell from a load of
lumber while driving down hill near
John Leonard's and received bruises
which will confine him to the house for a
long time. He ia attended by DR. Stur-
ges of DanburY.
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BRIDGEPORT.

John Z. Nolan, who is st college at
A leghaney, Ps. ,is home for the holidays
with his mother r, Mrs Jeremiah Nolan Of
% Congress street.
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CHESTNUT HILL.

CHESTNUT HILL.
The scholars of the school gave quite
nice entertainment Friday afternoon
They had recitation, etc., and q Christ
mas tree from which each scholar had 8
bag of candy, also gifts from the sehol-
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Town Tories.
Christmas at the Congregational
Church.

A TREE FILLED WITH GIFTS FOR THE
EMBARRASSING EXERCISES.