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Mrs Abram Bassett fell and dislocsted her shoulder few days ago.
 Little Annie Aldrich stuck 8 needle the
 whole length into her foot, last Sunday, and had to be taken to Derby, where it was extracted by Dr Loomis. Several from this place attended the festival and dance at the hall in Quaker Farms, last week Tuesday evening. Mrs c. E. Bradley and sister, Mrs Dick erman, visited at Howard Stevens' at Lake Qoassapaug, the first of the week. Mrs Edwin Sherman and son, Fred, spent few days last week with friends ] in Bridgeport.
 At the annual school meeting in Half Way River district, William Jordan was
 elected committee.
 l Mrs James Clark is spending a few
 weeks with her parents in South Britain.
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LYONS PLAIN.
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

MT and Mrs c. W. rhnson returned home, Tuesday, after spending g week with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Henry Nichols is home, this week, at. tending to his having.
 MT and Mrs F. E. Silliman and son, and Mir and Mrs Homer Godfrey of Bridgeport spent Sunday at l.. R. Hoyt's.
 The school picnic was held last Fri day afternoon, in Mrs Harry Chaae's yard. The exercises ware very pleasant, consisting of speaking and singing. Cake, lemonade and ice cream were ser vad and they had jolly time in spite of the epidemic of whooping cough.
 Mrs Frank Lyon is on the sick list. Her mother is caring for her. MT and Mrs Clark and two daughters, who have been visiting relatives her for the past two weeks, returned to their home in Pennsylvania, last Saturday. Master Herbert Nichols of New York 1 Is with Mrs Frank Lyon, where he will remain for the summer.
 ] Mrs Belle Nichols of New York visitet
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anxiously and impatiently awaits the great day coming. Miss Julia Cochrane accompanied Miss Alice Murray to her home at South Man chester, last Friday. MT and Mrs James Wood of New York are making 8 short visit with John Wood.
 Joseph T. Mallinson returned home from a visit to New Haven and Bridge port, Tuesday.
 Rev Chester Ferris returned, Saturday, from his four weeks vacation at his home at Waupun, Wis.,, and occupied the pull. pit as usual Sunday. William Hubbard has moved his family ! to Brookf1eld, where he has 8 position. A large number of young people were all ready to start for the festival which was held at the Hon T. s. Colds, last Friday evening, but were prevented by the severe thunder sho wer which came up about starting time. A few people however were present. the proceeds be- ing about $5.
 Mrs A. IA. Pratt returned home from her visit with relatives at Deep River and South Lyme, last week. ! The house occupied by Charles F. Cal. kins and owned by George W. Cochrane is being painted. George Hetchkiss o1 Cornwall Center is doing the work.
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New Haven Go.
MIDDLEBURY.

TOWN AND PERSONAL JOTTNGs.
 The schoolboard and selectmen held an adjourned meeting, Monday evening, for the appropriation of money for schools of the town, for the ensuing year. The usual amount was appropriated.
 Miss Buell.. who was so unfortunately hurt some weeks ago, by being violently thrown from wagon, has under much pain and perseverance, finished her school with credit, and is now in New York hospital where she will receive nec- essary treatment. pr Crane accompan- fed her to New York, Monday of ttis week. Miss Buell. is very grateful for the kind interest and sympathy of her numerous Middlebury friends.
 Our spmmer residents are returning to
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STILL RIVER AND VICINITY.


 Mrs John Mannion spent Thursday with Mrs M. T. Ryan.
 Eddie Moore spent Monday in Bridge port.
 Homer Mallory entertained his mother from Stamford, Monday.
 Mir and Mrs W. Cummings took a spin to Armenia, Saturday, on their wheels. Miss Lottie waldron is spending few weeks in Bristol.
 Mrs Walter Logan called on Mrs Stack, Wednesday.
 Mrs J. W. Ellsworth Is spending few weeks with her mother.
 Miss Hatch spent Friday in Gaylords. vile.
 John Pollanssis Is visiting in New York.
 Daniel Briggs spent Sunday in Canaan.
 s. M. Miller has returned from his triI to New York.
 The service for young men at the Meth odist church, Sunday evening, was wei attended and the remarks of the pastor Rev Mr Putney, were fo-ceful and inter estlng.
 F. K. Kimlin expects to remove witt his family to Torrington on or abou July l.
 Quite & delegation of New Milfor people went to Bridgeport, Monday, t witness Buffalo Bill's Wild West show | Royal Buckingham, residing on Soutl Main street, fell in his yard, Monday severely injuring his head.
 Fred l.. Bennett, formerly of this plac but now with the Norwich Gas & Eles trio Light company, made short visi at his home here, last week, when b came to act in the capacity Of an ushe . at the Knibloe-Hoyt wedding. ] MT Bowers, a cigar manufacturer ( . New Haven, was in town, Thursday.
 Rev MT Buck, brother of the celebrate , composer, Dudley Buck, preached at A s;aints' church, Sunday, ln place of Re MT Draper, who was conducting servics < at Lime Rock. ' Pegry Green, ". Fuller and ".
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WEST CORN WALL.

GETTING READY FOR THE FOURTH.
 Fifty dollars have been raised by the enterprising people of this village for fire works to celebrate the glorious Fourth and the return of Dewey.
 Already stray crack and snap is heard about the streets at intervals from the small boy with pistol and caps, as he
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Middlebury. L. M. Camp and famil. ara among tha lakeaf srriuala

Middlebury. L. M. Camp and family are among the latest arrivals.
 Mir Bissell has nearly completed the ex- tensive repairs on the store property by the application of coat of paint on the exterior, which has greatly improved its appearance.
 school in Winsted, and returned home for the holidays.
 Arthur Wheeler is very sick with ap- pendicitis. Dr Isabella Cowan attends him.
 MT aud Mrs Hillegass from PhIlsdel- phia have been the guests of Mrs George Camp. s
 Harry, only son of MT and Mrs George Camp, graduated from Cheshire Military academy, last week. He has spent the last four years in that noted school.
 Mrs Howard Seymour of Watertown, and her son. recently spent several days with Mrs Homer Atwood. MT Pagan, the milk inspector, visited the farmers, last week. He found very little fault with the milk producers here. The cottages opposite the Wallace house are both occupied, one by George Lilley and family, and the other by MT aud Mrs Harry Durant. MT and Mrs George Held of Naugs- tuck spent Sunday at Mrs Henry Booths. MT and Mrs John H. Steele were made happy on April 5, by the addition of . daughter to their family circle. Miss Celia is the young lsdy's name.
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week.
 A. M. Worden entertained friends from Danbury, Sunday.
 MT and Mrs G. W. Northrop and da ugh ter were in New Milford, last week. Miss Maud Wilmont is entertaining 8 friend.
 Miss Sadie Northrop is & guest at O. W. Northrop's.
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SHELTON.

There were several nice showers on Sunday, and vegetation, which was sui fering from the drought, has taken on @ more healthy appearance.
 Last Sunday Rev E. c. Followes of Derby preached in the Congregational church at the forenoon service and Rev T. B. Wilson of New Haven in the even- ip0.
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Percy attended the Buffalo Bill show at Bridgeport, Monday.
 Sunday school was resumed at the va- rious churches, last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs c. E. Riddiford left, Tues day, for short stay at Saratoga, N. Y.
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BICYCLE RACES ON THE FOURTH.

The bicycle races, July 4, under the management of P. M. Cassedy, promise to be even more attractive than last year. The value and number of the prizes, this year, will prove big drawing card to wheelmen from a distance. The road race will finish on Conetia Park, your correspondent is informed, where the other races will be run, and also ball game played, etc.
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in the employ of William Clark, on Rail- road street. Mir Young is 8 genial and popular man and will undoubtedly make a successful landlord. H. Walker takes Mir Young's position with MT Clark.
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ROXBURY.
IMPROVEMENTS AT ORTON.

EhOF hhEN1G Al Oh4ONs
 The Spar and Quartz Go. are soon to put up another addition to their mill. This to be located on the south side, 73x30, three stories high. There is car load of new machinery being unloaded, soon to be placed in position in the mill They are contemplating replacing the old wooden dam with new stone one. En- gineers were here, last week, making plans for the change. The Good Hill and Center school dis. tricts united in picnic, June IF, at the home of their teachers, Misses Eva and themselves. Miss Grace E. Prlndle ia on the sick list.
 Robert McKeever has nearly five acres | of fine potatoes which are looking extra I we'll in spite of the extreme dry weather. ! A representative of THE BEE called at
 MT McKeever's and was treated to a feast of the fine cherries of which they have an abundance.
 R. Randall Davidson of Ansona is spending few days with his father, J.
 F. Davidson. Mrs Henry Hinckley and children are
 the guests of her parents, Mir and Ms k
 0. Bishop
 \ ornI Vnfk 1I
 day, for few days outing at the sea- shore.
 Miss Sophia Smith of Waterbury is
 the guest of her grandparents, MT and Mrs s. W. Merwin. l Children's day was not observed at the
 Congregational church until Sunday June IS, when there were five children
 bsptised. Mrs Jennie Sturges of New York City lis guest of Mrs George K-eger at the Falls.
 l Miss K. Renson visited friends in Gay lordsville, last week.
 Mrs s. Benson visited friends in New
 York state, recently. Mrs Coils Potter and Miss Potter O stratford spent the past week with R X
 bury friends. lI Miss Catherine Humphrey celebrated her sixth birshda Monday afsasnoon inviting her small friends to spend tn afternoon with her at Mrs Sherman'a where they were entertained royalty,
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Fairfield County.
STEVENSON.
ROBBED ON THE HIGHWAY.

ROBBED ON THE HIGHWAY.
 Ernest Stowe was robbed of $78 on the river road about half way between Zoar bridge and Derby, one night, last week. The party from Ansonia, whom My Stowe says stole the money, has been ar- restee and is now in the New Haven iail.
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SOUTHVILLE.

EARTH QUAKE SHOCK FELT AT SOUTH.
 VILE. An earthquake shock was felt here on Monday night.
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Mrs John McCollum, several days last
 week.
EASTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS.
 Rev J. B. Kettle of Greenfield occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church, Sunday,in exchange with the pastor, Rev E. P. Aver. On Sunday, lowing to the weather, the consecration meeting was omitted.
 Next Sunday the Lords Supper will be observed at the morning service.
 Stephen Billings and family of Bridge port were at J. B. Wilson's, last week.
 The sociable and strawberry festival at Edward Hills, Thursday evening, was great success, about 75 were present and all passed most delightful evening Mrs Sillimsn and Miss Aver entertained the company with solos and the violin and cello duets by Misses Osborne and Silliman were enjoyed by all. A bounti ful supper consisting of sandwiches, cake coffee, strawberries and ice cream was served in tent on the lawn, where candy and peanuts also found ready sale. The proceeds were about $1013. Miss Nellie Maurer and Miss Florence Parrack went to Bridgeport, Saturday but on account of the heavy rain spent Saturday night in the city and returned home, Sunday.
 William H. Grumman has made 8 pur. chase of cultivator of Orlando Osborn William R. Alderman, who has beer very sick, is slowly convalescipg.
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WORK ON THE NEW DAM BEGUN.
 Work was commenced on the new dam just below "The Naples" last Monday.
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THE BEE.
CIRCULATION:
Litchfeld County,
NEW MILFORD.
IN SECRET SOCIETY CIRCLES.

IN SECRET SOCIETY CIRCLES.
 The Memorial exercises held by Good Shepherd lodge, Sunday afternoon, were not largely attended owing, presumably, to the indictment weather. Last year the program was unusually interesting, as the committee were fortunate in securing the services of such pleasing speakers as Rev Roland A. Nichols, also Rev k. J. Teagarden, and others. This year the service was simply among the brothers and not public, which would In a meas ure account for the small attendance.
 The roof on the Masonic and Odd Eel lows hall has been undergoing repairs, the past week, under the direction of Builder T. W. Kimlin, assisted by Wells Sherman, with his force of carpenters. After the exterior is completed Good shepherd lodge, who are the lessees, will renovate the interior and add new ceiling, etc., which will make 1t an un- usually attractive lodge room for a coun try town.
 Grand Warden Jonathan Chapin and Grand Secretary F. D. Grinnell paid ar official visit to the N. K. O. P. lodge Monday evening. The members were impressed by the earnest and forceful re marks of both the visiting grand officers After the business meeting came a socia session with refreshments, etc., provided by the experienced entertainment com miktee.
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Rev MT Morse, pastor of the Congre- garional church in Bridgewater, was in this place, Tuesday, calling on church members. Mir and Mrs s. F. Clark attended the marriage of their son, David, in Danbury, last week. Miss Minnie Worden spent few days
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ANARRow ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
 Clifford Noble, son of William Noble, druggist, nearly lost his life by drowning, Saturday. He, with several of his play mates, wont down to the river close to the pottery. Clifford, getting into deep water and not being able to swim, sank. The cries of his mates attracted Harry Davies, who heroically dived in after him, but not until he had been down twice. Bringing him to shore, 1t was found that Clifford was unconscious. After working over him for some time he was restored and brought to himself fortunately with out any serious reaulta.
 MEw LANDLORD AT THE NEW MILFORD
 HOUSE.
 r. H. Dlnneen, formerly proprietor of the New Milford house, has trsnsferred hls interest 70 Thomas Young, formerly
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snxiously and impatiently awaits the J, great day coming.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

James GOO"man travelling snlps-
man for the American Tobacco COM
pany, arrived In the city Saturday
evening, and spent Sunday with HE
three children at st. OttO's orphan
age. Battle AK jimmy" as he 10
iarriliarly known to the trade and
travelling fraternity, by reason OF HE
handling and advertising that now
famous BRAND OF chewing tobacco, IL
now pushing along the Red Indian
brand OF plug.cut smoking tobacco
He just returned from trip to
Leech and Cass lakes, where h. had
been to intr0d uce tnat brand Of to-
bacco among the Indians, and he
says that SO soothing is it's effert up
on the savages. that II will not 'be
nee essary for U..cle Sam to keep his
troops there IN fear Of another up
rising. ,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Isaac Meyer, Of Milwaukee, arrived
IN the city Saturday. MI. Meyer has
leased the room in the Butler block,
just vacated BY A. Heron, and will
put In q line Of clothing, gents fur
lliehing g0Ods. hats, caps, etc, the
store to be named the Great West.
ern, mention Of which was made IN
these columns before. The building
is now undergoing repairs, but will
be in readiness. for the opening
which will be about, March 10.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

q Someone either accidentally, Or
with intent to cause the destruction
III the property, set fires Sunday night
In the barns Of Frank Long and J.
M. Smart in the southern part OF the
city. The hay in the cows stall In
Longs barn was all burned, and the
COW received quite scOrch'Dg. bat
was not dangerously injured. In
Mr.. Smart's barn fire was set to the
hay In hts horses stall. and that
animal also suffered IT, some extent
from the fire, which also either died
out or was extinguished before do.
ing any serious damage. Mr.. Long
thinks that the fires we're accident.
ally set by some hoboes who sought
shelter in the barns. and were dis
covered and put out by the persons
responsible for their starting.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

An interesting program Of q high
order is being prepared for the mu'
aical on Saturday evening at the
home Of Mrs F. Graham on Fourth
street. The entertainme will be
given under the auspices OF the Ep.
worth League Of the NJ. E: church.
and as the League has secured some
III the best artists in the city tn help
In the program: the success Of the
evening is assured. WHILE all who &"
viii be more than repaid for attend.
Ing. After the program, refresh.
zments and irappe will he served
Remember the date, Saturday even.
ing, MARI 1880
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Foley, d town::on.the st. Cloud and
Hinckley branch: Of the Great Nor
them, according to reports, will
enjoy q building boom. A new 100.
barrel.flour mill, a bank and sever.
al business blocks will be built there
the coming spring. x,.4t !
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28
Teachers Examination.

Teachers examination for MOrri
sOn county will be held az follows:
AT the Columbia school building
East side, little Falls. Tuesday
March 7th; at the school building
Roya)ton. Saturday March II; al
the school house Motley, Friday
March II. Applicants should pro-
vide themselves with lead pencils
Work to begin at 8 O'Clock a. m.
J. II SEAL, County Supt.,
Morrison County, Mimi.
Little Falls, Feb. 20, 1899.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

j. ". Berg. who owns the resi-
dence on Third street and Second
avenue southeast. just vacated by
L. 0. Vessel. will make some i'm.
provements on the building. and re-
move bis family to 1t In the near iu.
ture. NJ. G. Davis will probably he
the occupant Of the house which Mr..
Berg now lives in.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28
Native Cuban soldiers are
promptly suppressing brigandage on
the island.
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle Of Cha mberlain's Cough
Remedy and II not satisfactory to re-
fund the money to the purchaser.
There r. no better medicine made for
Ia grippe, colds AMI whoOping cough.
Price, Is and 6Oc per hottie. Try 1t.
NJ. V. Wetzel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Saturday was mon thly market day
The number of farmers In town was
much smaller than on some previous
market days, and trading was light.
Several beef animals were sold to
the local dealers and u few mich
cows were disguised Of. Although
the business dOne was light, about
rything offered for sale found a
buyer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

: Friday is the birthday anniversary
ri both Judge of Probate N. Rich
ardsOn and County Auditor j. A.
Nichols. The other county officials
arranged a qniet reception in honor
of the occasion at the court house
that afternoon. The Judge .is 70
years old and the auditor 45.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28
FOrla Grippe.

Z. Thomas Whitfield & Co., 24O
Wabash ave-, corner Jackson st,
one Of ChtcagO's Oldest and most
prominent druggists, recommend
Cha nberlain' g Cough Remedy for In
grippe, as 1t not only gives a prompt
and complete relief, but also counter.
acts any tendency Of la grippe to re.
cult in pneumonia. For sale by M
v. Wetzel --,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

r New spring goods are being H.
ceived at the large establishment OF
P.~W. Blake and a few prices are
quoted in their ad today. Their
goods are Of the best and the prices
satisfactory to their many GUS
toners.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Work was commenced Friday
afternoon on the removal OF the
stock OF goods of Tomelty's Bargain
Bazaar to it's new location In the
Flynn block. Mr.. T,n'elty will he
ready for business In his new stand
by March l.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Avreat many women have the
,dea that sickness ia the righteous
s;uheritance Of their sex. This 1s
mron~, DR.. j. H. McLean's Liver
VA Kidnev Balm will correct 'rreR-.
,,isrties peculiar to their diseaees.
For sale ry L. D. Br0"n.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Experience has taught US that the
best remedy for the aged Ia DR.. J. H.
McLean's Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier. It strengtheDs the
nerves and builds up a vigorous and
healthy appetite. For sale by L. D.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

A surprise party In honor Of Miss
Maymte Stewart was given at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Stewart, on Second street and
Fifth avenue northeast Saturday
evening. A number Of young people
were present and an enjoy bic even.
ing was spent. t.' q" .'.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Paul Perry. Of Columbus, Ca, sui-
fered agony for thirty years. and
then cured his Piles by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve 1t heals
injuries and akin diseases like magic.
L. d. Brown, ... !
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

DR.. F. H. Nero, l.. w. Mann, T. H.
Morrison and r. L. and james Cor
don, all members OF the Little Falls
knights of Pythias lodge. went to
Sank Centre Monday to attend
q meeting OF the Sank Centre lodge
that evening. .t..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

LaGrippe ii again epidemic. Every
precauti0n should be taken to avoid
1t Its specific cure is One Minute
Cough Cure. A. j. Sheperd, Publish
er Agricultural Journal and Adver.
tiser, Eden, Mo-, says: "No one
will he disappointed In using One
Minute Cough cure for La Grippe"
Pleasant to take. quick to act. L..
d, Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Il Ernest, Boyce. one Of the clerks at
the Pine Tree Office. has been com
PEELED to stop work and IL confined
to his home by an affection OF the
eyes. The affection NAV cause him
til leave his position Tor some weeks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

C A. Lindbergh writes from San
Francisco that he IL enjoying his trip.
and In the best Of health. He does
not Suggest an early return. out is
expected back before the March term
Of dist rict court
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-28

Ed Jones, who ia interested In q
newspaper at Grand Meadow, Mimi,
arriv. d in the city Friday night for
a short visit with his parents,
Cooling and grateful in it's effects,
you will find Dr. Sawyer's Arhica
and Witch Hazel Salve for eczema,
piles, hives, burns anu cuts. Wetzels
Pharmacy.
Frank JarbOe returned Saturday
morning from q cruising trip On the
Flood wood, one OF the streams In
the northeastern part of the state.
A marriage license was issued by
the clerk of court Saturday after
noon to E N. Houe hton and Mrs.
Lille Becker, both Of Parker town.
q Dr.. Sawyer's Little Wide.Awaxe
, Pills give purity of body and vigor
of Thought by perfectly regulating
the bowels and cure biliOusness, In
! active liver and constipation. Wet
sSel's PifafmdDcy. ~: ssss Y. ~
II, B. Tuttle who has been con-
Quoting a general store at Burtrum
has removed to lGrey Eagle, where
he vii, continue bis. mercantile busi-
ness. -.,, 10 ..... i Lax j l. ILL.,.