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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-09
WEATHER AND CROP REPORT
REGULAR WEEKLY REPORT OF
THE TEXAS WEATHER SERVICE.
The Hot, Dry Weather of the Past
Week Has Been Unfnvorable to
the Cotton Crop.

Galveston. Texas. August Swallowing
is the climate and crop bulletin of the
weather bureau. Texas section, for the
week ending Monday. August a, 1893;
Temperature-The temperature on 90
average for the week ranged from ! to
degrees above the normal, with the great
est excess over the northwestern portion
OF the State. The minimum temperature
for the week at the several stations
ranged from GA degrees over the Panhan-
die to 10 degrees along the immediate
coast The highest temperature at the
several telegraphic stations was los de-
grees at Longview
Precipitation-The precipitation on an
average for the week was above the nor
NAL over the extreme eastern portion OF
the coast district and below elsewhere.
One good rain was reported from Beau
mont on the 4th. and several light show
ers reported from Western Texas during
the week, but there was no rainfall IN the
other sections of the State.
Sunshine and Cloudiness--Few cumulus.
GIRO cumulus and cirro-stratus clouds re-
duced the amount OF sunshine slightly
during the week. but ON an average IT
was above the normal.
CONDITION OF CROPS.
The week Just closed has been hot and
dry, with desiccating winds in many sec
tions. There has been almost an entire
absence OF rain except over the extreme
southeastern portion of the State. where
some good showers occurred.
The hot, dry weather has been unfavor-
able for the cotton crop and has caused
the plant to shed all forms and young
bolls in many parts OF the State. In some
places the prospects are not more than
half as good as they were one or two
weeks ago. In many places. however, the
outlook continues good. There are few
complaints OF boil worms. but damage
from this source Is reported from only a
few localities
Picking continues oNer the southern
norton or the State. with weather favor
able for this work. and picking Is COM
mencing in some parts OF Central Texas.
The crop Is generally growing we'll over
tha northwestern portion OF the State.
The weather has been favorable for ma
turinx corn: the crop Is being gathered In
some parts OF Southern Texas.
Wheat threshing has continued and Is
Ths sugar cane crop would be improved
nv rain and also the crops recently
planted along the Brazos river. where the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-09
WEATHER BUREAUS SUMMARIES

OF Crop Conditions for the Wecl
Ending August 2.
washington, August Swallowing 4.
the weather bureaus weekly summaries o.
crop conditions;
The week ending August Z. 1899, ha.
been one OF generally favorable weather
conditions in the central valleys as vel
as over the greater portion OF the Atlantic
coast and east gulf districts. Drough
now prevails over the greater part of Tex.
as and Oklahoma.
The general condition OF corn Is further
improved and the outlook for an abund-
ant crop In the corn States Of the cen
trial valleys as well as in the Middle At
lantic States is most promising.
Spring wheat harvest has been inter-
rupted by rains in Southern Minnesota,
and threshing has been retarded in Me-
braska and Iowa, rain In the last named
State has been unfavorablc Spring wheat
IN Northeastern North Dokota has been
somewhat damaged by severe hail storms.
Otherwise the weather conditions OF the
past week have been favorable to spring
wheat.
The oat harvest has been delayed by
heavy rains in Southern Minnesota. but
continues where unfinished. In the extreme
northern districts.
orally reported. the condition of cotton
over the central and eastern portion OF the
cotton belt is somewhat improved. In
portions of Louisiana, Arkansas and over
the greater part of Texas rain is badly
needed and the condition of cotton Is less
promising than at the close of the pre-
vious week.
Picking has commenced in Central Tex
as and over the southern portions OF the
central and eastern district. the first bale
having been marketed in Alabama and
South Carolina. The weather conditions
in the pricipal tobacco States has been
favorable to tobacco, which Is reported
as being greatly improved in Kentucky,
Tennessee and North Carolina, the gem
eral outlook being very promising, al
though some damage from local storms
is reported from Florida.
The soil conditions have been favora-
BILE for blowing for fall seeding in the
cen trail valley and Middle Atlantic State<
where considerable progress with this
work has been made.
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An Expre.. Novelty.

The shipment OF two wives by express
from Issaquah. Wash. to their husbands az
Dawson City, by the Nugget Express com
peny, Is something of a novelty in the ex-
press business. Mrs. L. T. Mullarkey ana
Mrs. l.. T. Jones were the ladies who coz
stituted the novel consignment. An ex'
press messenger accompanies them to look
AFTER their baggage, etc, and he VIII take
a receipt from the respective husbands
on delivery OF the goods. Precisely what
would happen II either OF the husbands
was dead or could not be found. ana wneIe
the liability OF the company would end'
is not stated.
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~ssrlos REVIVED

Car Service. ''''e'
W Of extending the Third
service 80 as to accomo-
II. beyond McGowen avenue
~, .sitaied and some more
a ~ y, , I for the purpose.
i n,t. sussement agreed some
In, -a the extension II the
w nv % benefited would
IN ne cost, or $4,000. This
,S.,s as. finally cut down to
Y ~. $500 or $4,000 has been
ma ,h ~ re,uvenation of the
IN y sa y. sSonsumated, means
a9 \ .se Fannin and Travis
Tar a. Holman street
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STATE GRANGE.

Specinl Rates on the Distance Plan
Are Announced.
w. A. (Farmer) Shaw. on behalf OF the
executive committee of the State Grange,
requests The Post to state that the rail-
roads will put on rate for the State
Grange. from the 18th to 18th, inclusive, at
McGregor. They will make rates on what
is known as the distance plan, as follows.
From points within rs miles of McGregor
tho rate will be 4 cents per mile for the
round trip; from points 75 to 100 miles,
the rate will be 49, from points over 100
miles, the rate will be one fare. Tickets
will. be on sale from August Is to 10. IN
elusive, limited to August 10 for return.
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lAoR DAY.

v pa,,. Be Held at L.
(. s..',.. committee for Labor
,..'4 last night and de-
~ H.. picnic at La Porte
a.i,' SIs & ss, 4th. and tickets
sagort,tiSSN, ''en out which in
children "A VIII cost adults
y I'd y. 40 cents. All labor
NM S.s sae !. different societies tai.
y b III .enaered invitations
: luns,opssar parade. The list Of
u'loat do,'s. and the attrac-
| S0u0t draw a large
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NEWS OF THE RAILWAYS
The veIssco Terminal Is Again Open for
Business.
HEAVY CUT IN THE RATE ON WOOL
Burlington Prevented the Denver
stock from BEING shipped via
Galveston to Boston.

The velasco Terminal issued notice yes
terday that. beginning today, 1t would BIS
open through to velAsco. Since the dis
astrous Brasos valley flood the road has
only been running to Angleton. The loss
to this short line road has been considera-
BILE, and 1t Is gratifying to learn that all
the damage has been repaired.
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The Southern Pacific announces rate
OF $l1so from Houston TO Monterey ana
return. September to II, with limit OF
ten days, and to the City OF Mexico q
round trip rate Of $3.50. good for thirty
days. al,
ON August IA and is similar rate VIII
also preyaii. Passengers can be routed via
Eagle Pass and Torreon, Eagle Pass ana
Monterey, or via San Antonio. LAREDO anu
Monterey to Mexico City
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Wa, Fund contribution.

The Galveston. Houston and Northern
Railway company has ade liberal coa-
trlbution to the war fund. The deed from
John Grant. special master. 20 the COM
pany, In which the property was turned
over to the present owners. has nal ~
revenue stamps attached. There are ssoV
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Small wreck ON santa re.

BRENNAN. Texas, August s.---Fourth 81.
southbound freight on the Gulf, Colorado
ana Santa Fe, in charge OF Conductor
Freeman, went in ditch Just this side
OF Caldwell this morning. Four heavily
laden cars left the track and 1t was nee
essary to send to Temple for a derrick be-
fore the damage could be righted.
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Error Corrected.

pscal wagons for collection OF
hon PRIVATE RESIDENCES for
aflusIn,; also for delivery to prt-
sriti 10 the city. We are on duty
M We NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
M hon private residences receive
|nnups. Phons IS.
HOUSTON TRANSFER CO.
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Fort Worth, Texas, August s.-Both the
MISSOURI, Kansas and Texas and the Santa
Fe report heavy passenger travel the
past two days from this section and above
to Galveston. Not only extra coaches but
extra sleepers being put on to meet the
demand, three extra slecpers being put on
the santa Fe southbound train last night
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sa,lT NJ Meeting.
- 1 ~ meet in adjourned
~, ,,.s O'Clock this afternoon
g ss, sy1''s Of the rendered
Isssss,, completed by the
slso l's.,ss Some new health
Mely be submitted
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early crops were destroyed by the over
flow.
Rice Is generally doing we'll, but Provi-
dence rice would be improved by rain.
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" ~ "a depart from the Grand
- b. Mlssosn. Kansas and Texas
SS1{ ~, Ia he Firth ward. the In
n 4 Norhsm and Columbls Tap.
N eIssuonal and Grea, Northern depot
rteu. The Missouri. Kansas and
isM,aoa, Houston and Henderson trains
Nvoasl nd Great Northern depot
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g Ssss'e ": r.s... Angus,
ssassra,sI l ads s0,tc1 g
(Gn % general next
IN siansd At this
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n 80 stamps and SIS in Is stamps at
nxed, making s42s--encugh to at least
partly civilixe Filipino or two.
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HOUR ERASED

x0s az ana Denver. Begin
~ -, ~ fast as train Of Pull
1 D., !. before. a, 'l as
a. liver c, At ! p. M, Ia
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Indigestion

broom makers. at once. Cali
or address r. Schaper. care II. Il. Deterng
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Best Prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever,
Groves TaSteleSS Chill Tonic
1t is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless
form. -. Sold by every
druggist in the malarial
sections of the United
States. 4. No cure, no
pay. Price, soc.
WHOLESALER.

ST.. LOWS, Mo-. Feb. Q, 1892
PANS MnpIoIss Co., City.
Gentlerncn;--We wish TO congratulate you
on tho Increased sales wo arc having on your
Grove'n 1asteiess Chill Tonic. On exam.
lining our record Of inventory. under date 2,
season Of 1898, 600 dozen Groves Tonic. Ws
also find that our sales on your l4nxative
nromo-tsuinine Tabicts have been so, ne
thing enormous: having sold during tno ia's
Cold and Grip season 4, 700 dozsn. ,,..
Please rush down order enclosed herewith
and eblige, Yours truly
MEYER BROS. DRUG co.
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BETHLEHEM.
A SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATION.

Rev and Mrs s. w. Toles celebrated
the 25th anniversary of their ma RI &c Oh
Friday afternoon and evening. November
IL. There were large number of friends
and relatives present, some coming from
New Haven, simsbury, Watertown and
other towns. a number of very valuable
and useful gifts were left as reminder
of the happy occasion ard many wishes
expressed that they might liv, to cele.
brate their golden wedding.
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KENT.
TOWN AND PERSONAL JoTT1Nes.


The Y. P. S. G. e. Of North Kent will
hold sale of Christmas goods at the
Town hall on Friday evening of this
week, the proceeds from which will &c
to swell the chapel fund.
William Page and Mr. Cregor had q col.
ltsioD, last Saturday night, near Vim.
CENTS crossing which resulted in consid-
cradle damage to wagons and harnesses.
Neither Of the parties received any per-
manent injury.
Egbert Morehouse began his duties as
teacher in the new room of the Village
school, last Monday.
C, Gaylord Eaton and r. N. Bull, Jr.,
were home from school for few DAYS at
Thanksgiving time.
1t ia reported that the price for assert.
ing tobacco in the old red shop is soon
to be raised from one and one fourth to
one and one half cents per pound.
a new ice house 20x30 feet is being
built at Duvernoy's creamery. P. D.
Boinay Of GaylordsvilIe has the Job.
Mrs o. G. Sellg with her mother, Mr.
Emily Fuller, have taken rooms in
Bridgeport for the winter. Mrs Sellig
has q position as secretary to Rev DR.
Frank Russell.
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ROXBURY.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK

LOYAL HAPPENINGS OF a WEEK.
Charles Sanford ia much improved in
hes h, riding out on pleasant days.
There was an enjoyable sociable dance
at the Town hall, Thanksgiving evening.
Ruth Merwin is spending the Thanks
giving vacation with her mother, MIS-
Alice Merwin.
Mrs Alvin Ward, who has been sick
with pneumonia for the past two weeks,
has improved and is able to sit up short
time.
Born, November ~, fine boy to M
and Mrs James Botsford. The happy
father and mother are receiving congrat.
ulation from their many friends.
Mrs o. r. Camp. il at her sister's, Mrs
Leverett Castle s,fer few weeks.
Mr and Mrs Jarvis Wheaton entertain.
ed her father and mother, Mr. and Mr.;
Hill, on Thanksgiving day, al % her
brother, Horace Hill, and family, o.
Bridge water and George Hill and family
aud Miss Fl lrence Plat of Marketable.
Mr. and Mrs @. w. Hurlburt spent
Thanksgiving with their son in New
York.
Mr. and Mrs Burton Hodge. Mrs Eliz b
beth O'Dsll and Miss Tompkins are wis
| fting relatives and friends in Bridgeport
and New Haven.
Born, November rs, daughter to MI
and Mrs Frank Collins.
| Mrs Charlotte Lennon has gone TO
New Haven TO spend the winter with heI
sister, Mrs Vorce.
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BRIDGEWATER.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN,


George s irrelevant and family OF Dan
i Sturdevant.
q. A. j. Queck. Berner Of BROOKLYN wa,
entertained on Thanksgiving day by Mr.
s. A. Lyon.
): Z. Weeks visited friends In Bridge.
port, last week.
Frank Gillett of Philadelphia was
guest Of Mrs A. 81. Gillett.
| MRS G. 4. j. Queck~Berner of BROOKLYN
mas returned to ner city home.
Robert Minor of Waterbury with Miss
Ciark spent their ht ltdsy with Mr. Min
or,s mother, Mrs e. r. Wooster.
New cases of scarlet fever reported and
i tine Center school closed,
Mr. and Mrs George Bill of Worthwhile
were guests OF H. A. Hill, last week.
| ID. a. Hill and family spent Thanks
giving day with friends In Roxbury.
Edwin Minor Of Derby assisted his
mother at dinner on Thanksgiving dav.
MRS Dora Sanford entertained the fol.
lowing friends, last week: Mrs Eleanor
Mallory, with her dauR hters, Edna and
Edith, OF Woodbury., Mr. and Mrs Hayes
ana niece OF Bethlehem, Miss Kasson of
broekneld and Robert Mallory and fam
lily OF New Milford. ..
Fred Brace visited friends In Falls
Village, last week.
MISS Bertha Burgess OF Danbury spent
Sunday with her parents.
MRS Alice Gillett, after an extended
VISIT wath friends In this section, has
started on her return to her western
home.
o. b. thompson resumes business after
tne holiday vacation with q largely in
creased force necessited by his greatly in
creasing business.
MISS Mary McEslin of Ansonia spent
Thanksgiving with her parents.
Dwight Wheeler Of Bridgeport was in
town, last week.
Andrew Greer, Jr., with his sister of
brooklyn, were guests of their uncle,
Joseph Greer, over Thanks giving.
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school preached for the Methodist peo-
| pie, Sunday. -
The Kings Daughters meet with Mrs
Leathers, Friday evening.
Dr 4. Z. Schuyler moved into his new
mces December I. Calls day or night
WI receive prompt attention. 80.
Dr Schuyler was In Waterbury, last
week. $50
Miss Ruby HOLSTER of Woodbury. is
visiting at George Clemmons'.
Misses Odile and Mable Wheeler,
daughters of William s. Wheeler. were
nome over Sunday. They are attending
school in Litehfiald. - ->- =.
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SOUTHVILLE.
HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK.

G. w. Northrop and fam ly spent
Thanksgiving day at Mr. and MRS John
Keeler's in Bridgewster.
Mr. and Mrs S. r. Clark were the guests
of their daughter In Brookfield, Thanks.
giving day.
David Barnum entertained friends
from BrOokfeld and Trumbu,l, Thanks
giving day.
Mr. and Mrs A. M. Worden and daugh-
ter ate Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and
Mrs John Wentsch of the Purchase.
Mr. and Mrs Ira Pierce Of D injury and
Mr. and Mrs John Wentsch of the Par
chase were guests at A. NJ. Worden's,
over Sunday.
There was surprise party at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Edwin Ford,
Thanksgiving evening.
Henry Bristol has moved into the Wix.
ons Brothers house by the river.
Mrs <. W. Smith and Mr. and Mrs
Isaac Smith spent Thanksgiving at
Charles Minors in Berkshire.
Mr. and Mrs j. N. Ford spent Thanks
giving day with friends in D 4rby.
Mr. and Mrj John Grace entertained
friends over Thanksgiving.
The Misses Roswell spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their parents.
Miss Lena CURE has been visiting Mr.
and Mrs Edwin Ford.
Mr. and Mrs William Wilmot are the
happy parents Of another son.
Rev E. l.. Whitcome Of Brookfiald will
hold service in this place next Sunday at
4.30 p. m.
William Grace Of Newburg, N. Y, has
been visiting his brother few days.
Mr. and Mrs Justus Wilmot entertain
ed friends from Bridgeport, last Sunday.
Mrs A. M. Worden and daughter were
in Danbury, last week.
A. NJ. Worden has been doing carpen-
ter work for Henry Lake in Obtuse dis
trict, Brookfield.
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Litchfeld County.
WASHINGTON.
IN LITERARY CIRCLES


The D Jug aters OF the Rev, luton ir.
vted the M onday club to hold theil
meeting with Mrs Sherman Woodruf and
inspect the historical rooms there, last
Monday. Tea was served and pleasant
social time enj Dyed looking oyer the arti'
Giles of I'VE oIden time" Mrs K. G
Clark gave talk upon MARY, Queen OF
Scotts,' reading a few extra cts from her
history, which was much enjoyed. Mrs
Mary Gibson, who 10 herself descendant
OF the Hugueuots, read finely prepared
paper upon their origin and life. a.
Tue Homeland circle met with Mrs
Merrill Fem for all day sewing on Fri
day.
The annual eIe ction of officers of the
Congregations Sunday school was held
on Thursday evening.
Mrs Breen,the aunt of Mrs A. c. Titus,
spent Thanksgiving st the Titus home
stead, and Mrs Titus accompanied her to
New Haven.
Mrs Flaherty still remains very Ill at
her home.
The numerous relatives of Edwin
Whitehead gathered at his home ON
Church Hill on Thanksgiving day to
wish his younger son, Phil smon, success
In his life as page In the United States
Senate, and to partake Of the good things
so bountifully provided by the hostess
the occasion. Old and young from
he grandmother of 76 to the baby of
two, to the rumber of 81, gathered
around the festive board which fairly
grosned with good things. After a day
OF visiting and merry making the many
guests departed hoping to meet again in
the near future.
A ga mill has recently been put in
operation on Edward Thayer's land.
Samuel Hollister Is hauling the ea to
Romfc I'd station. He keeps two teams
busy The ties come from Edward
Thayer's and E. N. Moore's land.
Miss Fem terminates her labors as
Sunday school teacher at Romford, Sun
day, December II, when there will be
Christmas tree in the Rchoolhouse.
Among the good things acc ,mplished
may be mentioned IS 80 which was re-
Gently sent to assist In educating the
Mountain " uILes.
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BANTAM.
rURKEY ITEMS.

Quite number of former residents Of
Bantam were here TO spend Thanksgiv-
ing.
Frederick Il. Landon, wife and daugh-
ter OF Waterbury we're Thanksgiving day
guests OF Mr. and Mrs William Ell. Pal
mer.
Henry Goslee. wife and daughter or
Morris, Dayton GosIee and wife OF CO.
shen, were aE Clark G0slee's, for Thanks
giving.
About 20 membt n OF the Lend a. Hand
club gave Miss Anna Doyle a surprise
party, Saturday night, Il being her 10th
birthday.
Mr. Alexander from the Yale Divinity
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BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS

On December 3, Rev r. Fl. Sherman
preached the second of series of ser.
mons on 1.-The plan of Redemption. -
The text being found in Ganesis 2: 8,
the context continuing to the close OF
the chapter.
There was a much larger attendance
than usual at the regular monthly cove.
nant meeting on Saturday, December
The children connected with the Sun
day school are expected to meet at the
parsonage on Saturday, December 8, to
commence practicing their parts in the
Christmas entertain ment.
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IN GRANGE CIRCLES.

At the last regular meeting of the
Grange, class of nine candidates was
Initiated in the fra and second degrees.
A special meeting was called for Deem
Der 5 when the third and urth degrees
will be conf FRED on II ca didates.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Buckley and little
daughter spent last. week at Mr. Parrack'a.
j. e.. Wheeler has been spending sew
eral days in the house, nursing a very
troublesome disease called chicken pox
Mr. and Mrs j. L. Tyler of N Walk
and Levi Edwards and wife kept Thanks
giving day with J. s. Tyler.
Mrs G. a. w. Silliman ate turkey on
Thanksgiving day at Rev R. Ell. Sher-
mans.
T. W. Turney and family spent
Thanksgiving day in Shelton.
w. MI. Gallup was out OF town over
Sunday.
Miss Mary Aver and friend spent
Thanksgiving at the parsonage. F.
N. Candee and Miss Anna Candee OF
New Haven with some friends spent
Thanksgiving at their home.
Mrs z. 3. Wilson is much worse, being
confined to her bed.
T. E. Silliman and family took dinner
on Thanksgiving day with MIR and Mrs
Edward Hill.
Ghsrles J. Hughes, Of the Stratford
Granite Works, Bridgeport, was here last
week with some men, putting in found
alton and setting base for tablet to be
erected later at the grave Of the late M rs
Godfrey, OF Sport Hill.
Mr. Hughes of Bridgeport, was putting
in foundation and setting base, for q
heavy marble tabl9t, to be erected later,
at the grave of the late Mrs e. Fanton,
in our cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-08

Miss Agnes e. Cochrane, who for the
past few months has been teaching in
Trumbull, came Wednesday, returning
to her duties, Monday.
George s. Dean only spent the day, re-
turning Friday.
William Il. Oviatt was up from Bridge
port for few days, but, he too, retur l.
ed, Sunday, and r bert N Cochrane, 2i,
was home from Falls Village for his
Thanksgiving turkey.
Miss Josephine Fem returned, Satur-
da from her home trip to PlYmo uth.
And so they come and so they 90 and
time goes on forever.
Orson Nickerson was home from
Wings Station fer few days, the latter
part OF the week.
Miss Lizzie Lasher OF West Stockbrldge
has been spep ling the past week with
Mrs G. T. Cslkins.
Henry Waters and family have been
visiting relatives at Brookfield.
DR. A. M. Pratt was at his home in
Deep River for Turkey day.
Theodore Sturges was in New Haven,
one day, last week. on business.
Levi Drake and family returned, last
Monday, from trip to HolVoke, Mass.
Mrs E. r. David son ia entertaining her
sister from South Lee.
John Wood is visiting in New Yorh
City.
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Fairfield County.
EASTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Rev K. 2. Aver preached Thanksgiy-
ing sermon, Sunday morning, from the
text Psalms 103: 2.
The regular monthly song service of
the Christian Endeavor society was held
on. Sunday evening. The musical pro-
gram consisted OF violin solo by f. E..
Sliliman and solos by Mrs J. j. Ward,
Mrs +. K. Sillimau and Rev e. ?. Aver.
The Ladies' Enterprise society holds
lts annual meeting on Wednesday with
Mrs E. Hill.