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REDDING.

A POPULAR AND BELOVED CLERGYMAN.
The services at the Methodist church.
on EasterSunday, were unusually inter-
esting. In the morning, Rev B. G. Pills
bury preached sermon suitable to the
occasion and at It's close, In few well
chosen remarks, babe farewell to the
people of his church and congregation,
TO whom he had ministered for five years,
longer time than had been spent by any
previous pastor of this church. He
leaves Redding with the good will of ev-
erybody jim town, who knew him. There
we're many moist eyes in the audience
that heard bis farewell remarks. In the
evening, the Sunday school gave a
missionary concert in connection with
Easter service. OF the many observan-
ces of Easter by this school, this must
rank as one of the very best. The music
was fine. Mrs Sherwood, the organist,
wac at her very best and never played
better. A solo sung by that fine sin-
ger, Mrs Z. MI. Sanford, was simply su-
perb and filed the church with divine
harmony. Two little tots, Miss Helen
Niekerson and Miss Florence Gorham,
Gang duet, which elected much ap
plause. The Introductory address BY
Miss Olivia Sanford was finely delivered.
The audience filed the church to reple-
ton. Rev Mr. Evans of the Congrega.
tional church and many of his people
were present. The exercises closed With
remarks by the pastor. On the whole it
was an occasion long TO be remembered.
Among the beautiful flowers that adorn-
ed the chancel of the church was pot
of beautiful Easter lilies from the Judd
greenhouse of Danbury, given for the
occasion by Mrs George A. Sanford.
On Sunday next, owing to the absence
of the pastor, there will be no service at
the Methodist church.
j. Gregory, who has been laid up near.
ly all winter, resumed his place at the
organ In Christ church, Easter Sunday.
Charles Sanford and daughters. Miss
Alice Gorham and Miss Bessie Blackman.
visited Hartford, one dav last week.
Miss Mary Peterson of the Center has
visited her daughter, Mrs LeGrand Bald
win
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4 Trusted Official,
HONESTY Ind TRUsTFULNEss REWARDED
s. l. Brees, Of Grange, Had Experience Recently which
Is Intensely Interesting Am
Example for Others.
From the Lake Revssas. osakfs MINI.

The following account of farmers re-
markable experience was recently told q
reporter by Mr.. s. =. Brees, one of the oldest
settlers and most prominent farmers of the
town of Orange, Douglas County, MINI.
MI. Brees is town clerk, having held this
position for several years, and is q gentleman
of unimpeachable integrity and honesty.
This experience of Mr.. Brees is certainly
interesting. He says:
In August, 1891, as I was on my last
days drive with the harvest team, / sud-
denly became faint and weak. Every move
or exertion was made with an effort. I rode
home and rested number of days but did
not obtain much relief. The top of my head
had q peculiar feeling. could not rest or
sleep. It went on this way until was nearly
crazy. had the grip previous to this and
it left me with severe cough and also q dull
pain about the region of the heart. / con-
suited prominent physician and took his
medicines for about two months Some relief
was obtained. The physician pr sounced
my trouble difficulty of the heart arising
from the after effect Of the grip. Ny family
were alarmed about me, and for two years
they would not let me go away alone for fear
would never get home alive. finally con
suited another physician. He told me the
same ais the first, but thoAgbt he could help
me took his medicine sir months end
for d willis obtained considerable benefit.
but this old symptoms returned and was -
bod es sysrs
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Dunning q Co., was In Nav York city
on Monaay attending TO the firms busi-

Dunning q Co., was In Nav York city
on Moaaay attending TO the FIRMS busi-
ness.
Cortez Smith enjoyed mess of greens
for last Sundays dinner. Mr. Smith
prides himself with being up to date on
early greens IL not on early trout. Per-
haps his dandelions were more root than
foliage Dandelion roots were always
considered TO Re good spring medicine.
Our grandmothers always recommended
them for spring tonic.
Reports from tine retail hat trade, last
Saturday, were very satisfactory. Deal
ers In hats made one of the largest sales
| Of the season, Manufacturers are receiv-
ipg more orders to replace the stock and
are expecting fair trade through the
month OF April and perhaps May.
| Several tenement houses that have
been vacant through the winter have
been taken by Danbury parties, this
spriRg.
Mr. and Mrs s. s. Dunning are report
ed to be on their way home from Cali
fornia, where they have spent the win
/ ter.
Mrs Fred A. Brown spent Easter Sun.
day with her father, Joseph r. Smith OF
1 Main street.
Miss Clara Hill, daughter of Congress
man Hill OF Norwalk, has been the guess
Of Mrs Horace Shepard of South street
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle o.
the Congregational church met on Tues
day evening With Mrs John Evans.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
DEATH OF MISS MARIA E. HOPKINS.

After weeks OF excruciating suffering
Miss Maria e. hopkins entered into rest
March 30, aged 46 years. Many are the
ones who can testify to the many acts of
kindness her willing heart and hands have
bestowed. She WAS most devoted
daughter and sister, ever wa, cbful OF the
care and comfort Of those who were near
and dear to her. For many years she
was most successful teacher in our pub
lie schools. Not as long as it was posi-
BILE would she give In TO her sickness, al
though her suffsrings were almost unen-
durable both day and night. Her
thoughts were for others, not for self
She WAS q true Christian and loved the
church of (which she was member, al
though deprived Of the privilege of at
tending very much for several years.
Her funeral was largely attended, Good
Friday, her pastor officiating. MANY
beautiful flowers covered her casket and
Der remains were borne to Port Jeffereon.
where they were inferred in the family
plot. Willis and Herbert Hutchinson.
Sanford and Frederick Jennings were
bearers. a mother and two sisters are
left TO mourn.
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BRAN CHvILLE
PERSONAL CHAT.


G.. w. Jennings moved his familyto
their farm in Nod district on April /.
John Godfrey is visiting friends In
New Y ork CITY.
Miss Jessie Bracken has returned tc
her home in Bridgeport after spending q
few weeks with her cousin, Miss Alice
Beers.
A family from Bethel will move into
the house recently vacated by G. w. Jen.
nin9s.
Miss Alice Beers spent day in Nor
walk
Mrs G.. N Webb spent Monday with
her daughter. Mrs J. Ell. Williams.
Mrs Hull Edmonds entertained her
daughter, Mrs Fred Sherwood, of Ridge
d sld, several DAYS.
Mr. and Mrs d. b. Schenck arrived at
their summer residence, last Friday.
Mra G.. N. Webb entertained Mrs y. Ell.
Williams and daughter, Miss Catherine.
Misses Lucy Edmonds and Florence
Knox spent Monday in Ridgefield.
Mrs Nathan Damn of Ridgefield was
the guest of her mother, last Friday.
Julius Lohdall ri New York CITY spent
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mrand Mrs a. L. Mitchell returned
from their wedding trip the first OF tue
week.
Mrs A. G. Quintard and little daughter,
OF Bridgeport, have spent week wit b
Mrs Quintard & parents.
W. G. Curtis and sister attended the
funeral Of Waite Clarke at Monroe Sum
dav.
Miss Mabel Bradley went to New
Haven. Mondav, TO resume her studies at
the Normal school, after short vacstinn.
MrsJ 81. Cassidy gains very slowly. az
she Is still unable 10 ait no more than 4
few minutes aE time.
Miss Charlotte Curtiss canae home last
week from . visit to friends In New
Haven ard Straff0fd
MISS Beseie ard Master Pr lip Mitchell
spent their Easter vacation at home.
Mir and Mrs q. M. Beebe moved i'd
Naugatuck, last week, where Mr. Beena
will have charge OF farms. Mr Hart
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MISS JENNINGs-MR AMBLER.


Miss Lucy A. Jennings, former resi-
dent of Georgetown, and William A. Am
bier, of Norwalk, were married Thurs
day evening st the residence of tn,
BRIDES sister, Mrs Edward Meeker o.
Norwalk. The wedding was a quiet at
fair, only the immediate relatives of the
contracting parties being present. Aftel
q short wedding trip the happy couple
will commence housekeeping at ths
groom's residence on Union Park, Nor
walk.
The Easter concert given at the Con
gregational church on Sunday evening
was well attended.
Mr. and Mrs Burr Mills spent Easter
with Mrs Mills brother, Frank Bryant, o1
Norwalk.
Fred Banks. SON of Eugene Banks oil
this place, died of consumption at thu
home of his uncle in New Jersey, las
Monday. A wife and daughter survive
him.
MrsgEugene Parketon of Ridgefield wal
In town on Wednesday.
Seth Parketon has purchased q new
wagon.
Miss Carrie Barrett is spending thu
week at Norwalk the guest of her cousin
Miss Mae Bennett.
Mrs j. Sterling of Shelton, formerly
Miss Louise Rockwell OF Weston, died o.
consumption On Thursday. She leaves
baby one week old.
Mr. aud Mrs Edwin Gilbert, who haye
spent the winter in Florida, are soon ex
pected home.
George Mills spent Sunday with hfs
daughter, Mrs 4. d. Herdman, OF New
York. His daughter, Ethel, returned
home with him,
Rev U. o. Mohr and wife visited Nor
walk on Tuesday. .
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Seven children were born by this MARI
age. Two OF them died in infancy. Mr.,
Gum died in August. 1869 Mr. GunI
again married in 1875, Mrs harrie,
Beardsley, widow of George W. Boards
ley, of this place. In 1881 Mr. Gum lost
by accidental death his eldest SOD, Ernest
Ia Campville, Ct.a who was killed by 9
derrick or the falling Of stone from 8
derrick. Since that time Mr. Gunn's
youngest son died by illness IN Massa
chusetts. Three daughters of Mr. Gum.
besides his widow survive him, Mrs f. o
jerks of New Haven, Mrs Nellie Alfred
now of Torrington, but widow of Alfred
Alfred, late OF Campville, and Mrs Lora
Sperry, now of New Haven, but widow
OF Mr. Sperry, late Of Orange. Early In
life MIR Gum joined the Congregational
church here, and has ever lived most
CONSTANT Christian life, beloved and
honored by scores of friends. He was 9
most kind neighbor and sympathizer
with all in any degree of trouble Or per
plexity. We feel that truly good man
has departed and fear his place will
scarcely be filed here again.
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NEW PRESTON.

DEATH OF JOHN s QUINN.
This village met with great loss last
Friday afternoon, in the death OF John s.
Gum. a life-long resident of this town,
Mr. Gum has been in feeble health for
several years With heart trouble, and the
last two years has walked but q shn' {
distance from his home. A bIlIo az at
tack last week FASTENED his end, when
came about 5 O'Clock on the day above
mentioned. His funeral was attended
here at his late home on Monday OF this
week, at 2 p. m. Rev Evan Evans, his
former pastor, eficiated. his remains
were laid beside those of his first wife
and two OF their children in this village
cemetery. Mr. Gum was born In the
other part OF this town. Washing n) on
August~16, 1920. At an earlv age be came
TO this village ard lived in Rufus Smiths
(his ancle ofamiiy, till he married in 1S47
Miss Maria Mallory, of this town also.
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MY wife and son finally advised me 10
take Dir. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
didn't believe that there was any help for
me, and one day my son came home with a
box of the pills. ] began taking them and
before the box was gone | felt cheerful and
easy as my head was clear and seemed to be
rested. The pain had left my heart, and
could walk as spry as ever.
have taken nearly five boxes and for
the past two years my health has been steadily
improving, and now am able to do consider,
able work, both in winter and summer. To-
day weigh about fourteen pounds more than
ever did. have much faith in DIR. Viii
Eams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and this
is natural enough as they have alone restored
me to health and strength.
] am now 81 years old. Isleep good, the
numbness has left my arms, my brain is
clear; my heart heats regular, and all these
comforts and blessings / attribute TO the use
of these pills. S. E. BREEs."
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Goth day of April, A. D., 1897.
WILLIAM b. LYONS.
Notary Public, MINI.
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shat
tered nerves are contained in DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They are sold
iii hoxes (never in loose form, by the dozen or
ha1ndred) at 30 cents a box. or six boxes for
So 80, and may be had Of all druggists or d.
rectly BY mall from DR.. Williams Medicine
60, Box v, Schenectady, d. F.
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THE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Isenvied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives splendid appetite.
sound digestion ard regular bodily hab-
It that insures perfect health and great
energy. Oplv 25c. at r. H. Beers 81 Co.,
Newtown; s. G. Bull q Co., Sandy Hook !;
A. w. Twisa, Bethel; Alien joyce. Rox.
bury Station; w. Al. Watts, Washington
Depot, drug stores.
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New Gloves for
Spring.

Not Easter alone brings out the new gloves.
All the month of April you are b1ylng Spring
Gloves Never in our hit tory have we had
such Glove Business as here on Saturday
and this accounts Tor the popularity of our
special kinds OF Good Wearing Gloves. The
public ai~avs come a second time for good
thing.
The Victoria is without doubt the best dol
lar glove sold. every color and size, with the
two clasp and 4.hook.
Other makes are the Hte Jouvin. Dents,
Trefousse in the G lace and Suede
A special new glove called a White Mocha,
very desirable for Spring and Summer vesr,
price 81 pair.
Full line of Taffeta and Silk Gloves 70
ladies ar d misses wear.
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Dry Goods News.
April Z. 1899
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
Successors to W. B. Hall & Co.
Successors to W. B. Hall & Co.

Too cold to wear your new things This Eas-
ter many will wait for warmer da, S to prepare
the spring dress. just as good selection now
as before Easter and the new ring dress will
be worn later on
The collection of Spri Goods here is pleas
ing to look over, whether yon buy or not
When you see these handsome wool goods and
silks you won't forget them when you are ready
to buy.
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w ash Goods.

The first selection among these. beautiful
Summer fabrics is always the best; seldom
are the fine goods duplicated when sold out;
the trade start. on another line, and our adj
vice is. make your seIec ion now, get the first
pick, the prettiest styles are here.
Only vague hints can be given OF what we
have tor your inspection. The line is ele
CANT.
Silk striped Zephyr Ginghams, fine striped
and plaid corded zephyr English vet piques.
Oxford suitings. fine imported dirnities, print
ed Cordetts in 8 ripes and tancies, price l5c
yard.
Swiss Null. Over rs handsome patterns to
choose from, price 10 / &c yard.
Dimities and Corded Lawns, very large
line to choose from, price 10 and IL l2c yard
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GEORGETOWN.
CHURCH NOTES.

There will be services In the Metho.
dist church next Sunday at the usual
hour.
Little Rosie Banks, whose life was dis.
paired OF last weeE,is on the gain.
Leonard Dunn has traded horses with
a Wilton party.
Misses Sarah and Bessie Miller went to
New York, Fast day, returning to their
bone here Saturday.
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Dress Goods.

Fancy Madras suiting, IL Lee yari.
s6 inch Percale a Cambrics, 6, 8 and IL l-a
cts yard.
Fine johnson Bingham, price l2 I.9c yard
A.F. c. Ginghams. Toll du Nord Ginghams,
price l0c yard.
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THE DEERrIELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
A daughter has been born to the color
ed couple, Mr. and Mrs Davis. who live
up in the woods beyond r.. jennings.
Miss Idella Jennings has visited friends
In Bridgeport.
A pleasant gathering was held last
Thursday evening at Thomas Bradley's.
Games, music, social chat and refresh.
ments made the evening pass most pleas
antly.
Mrs James Dew and son, Harold. OF
Stratford have visited her parents, Nj
and Mrs Relyea.
Isaac Nichols has purchased new
| two-seated wagon of Charles Nichols.
MIR and Mrs Edward BroGherton oil
Cross Highway have spent few days
at G. r. Nichols.
Fred Barber of Bridgeport has visited
his cousin, Fred Relyea.
| The scholars OF Fiat Rock graded
/ school have commenced school again
| this week, after one weeks vacation.
A number from this place attended
the funeral Of Miss Maria Hopkins, las
Friday.
Miss Vesta Fanton and friend of Yves
ton were guests, Sunday. at 4. B. Brad
ley's.
| Miss Edith and Lottie Burr Of Brook
| lyn spent Easter with their aunt, MIR
| 81. B. Burr.
r. Bradley Jennings is spending SOM
time in North Dakota.
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Cheviot Serges.

One of the most popular dress materials
this season is Cheviot. All the wanted shades
pure worsted, steam shrunk and ready to
wear, 90 inches wide, 75c a yard
better quality Cancels Ha T Chev1ot. that
for comfort. elegance and wear is unexcelled.
81 inches w de. al a yard
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DEArH OF sEELEY BIB ems.

This community w1re shocked on Eas
away In the early morning. rs was
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NEW MIIFORD.

ST PETERS NEW LODGE HALL.
st Peters lodge, No 81, r. and A. M,
held their first meeting In their new hall,
Tuesday evening. After working the
third degree the members all adjourned to
the banquet room, where an elaborate
lunch had been spread, after which
speechmaking was the order Of the meet
ing. Peter Peterson entertained the
members during supper with selections
from hls photograph, which were APP
preciated by all present. On the whole
it was grand success both socially and
as to attendance, there being nearly one
hundred present. Great credit Ia due
Worsnipful Master K. j. Sturges through
whose fundamentally mainly the change
in lodge rooms was effected, and the
members certainly showed their appreci-
alton by the unusually large attendance
on the opening night. The handsome
blue silk banners SO much admired by all
were the handiwork Of Secretary j. A.
Levy and the lodge may well feel
proud Of them. Tuesday evening,
April IL, st Peters will again work the
third degree.
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Bridgeport Steamboat
Company.
STEAMER NUTMEG STATE.

STEAMER NUTMEG STATE.
Steamer Nutmeg State leaves Bridgeport
every nigslf, except Saturday, ut IL O'Clock.
Returning, leaves New York every morning,
ST.
STEAMER ROSEDALE.
Steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at : 45
q. m. Returning. leaves New York, Pier 80,
East River, foot OF Market ST., at 5 p. M, foot
OF East S1st St., East River, at BIB b. m.
On Satur ay, Pier SO. at 2 p. M, and East
81st st. at 2J5 D. m.
Fare so Cents.
aS-Excursion Tickets 75c. Good until used
Yves tern and Southern freight taken from
Bridgeport at New York rates, and bflls OF
ladtng given. All cargOes covered by fire
and marine insurance.
NE. WEDGE, Agent.
n. FL. CONNOLLY, Supt.
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.


AS the Methodist pastor, Rev NJ
Holmes, starts FOR conference, Tue sday
he will be gone over Sunday. There vii
be no service In the Methodist church
next Sunday morning, the 9th. Ths
Christian Endeavor society hold meet
ing in the evening.
There were about 60 ut the sociabls
held at r. s. Shelton's, last week Wed
nesdaY evening. Singing. recitations
and supper was the order of the progra M
A very enjoyable time was spent by all
The receipts were about 80. One OF
these gatherings each month would moi
only be helpful, financially, to the
church, but it would be pleasant to meet
each other as neighbors and friends.
The pastor, Rev Mr. Holmes. preach ed
All excellent Easter sermon in the M eth.
odist church. The choir was assisted
by Mrs Sarah French and John Gabler o1
New York. The latter sang q solo fol
which all were pleased.
THE DEACON AND TEE HARD BOILED EGG
A good elder or the Methodist church
has hen in his flock which would b q
prize for the greatest show on earth. The
good elder lately sold, 60 Bridgeport
party, lot OF fresh eggs and the latter
was the one to find one egg which wa
hard boil. q.
Howard Wedge is helping r. s. Shell
ton in the paint shop.
The two schools have closed for the
Easter vacation. The North school will
commence April IL. Both schoolhouses
have been broken into; also two dwell
ing houses. Some bold work going on !
When caught the guilty parties will be
dealt with according to law.
Mr. Brown OF Bridgeport visited George
Wheeler on Monday.
Mr. Goodenough 10 with his family for
a few days.
Mrs Disbrow of Easton is visiting at
her sisters, Mrs G. e. Radcliffe's.
John and George Gabler spent Easter
Sunday at their fathers, John Gablersa.
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STEAMER ROSEDALE

about his work 81 usual on Saturday and
was remarkably smart for one who was
70 years of age. His funeral was held.
Wednesday afternoon, from his late
home. He has left an aged wife, be-
sides two sons and one daughter. The
interment was sc Oak Lawn.
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takes his place in caring for the farm of
G.. w. Mitchell.
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THE BAND FAIR.

The band fair opened up, Monday
night, very encouragingly, there being
quite good attendance. The attraction
for that night, also Tuesday, was Prof
delighted the audience. The other at
fractions we're: Wednesday, the
Gatckells, performers on musical instru-
ments. Thursday, solo by Mrs J. A.
Levy, Jr.; also recitations by an elocu-
zionist from Bridgeport. Fridays pro-
gram will include reproductions of the
broom drill, that was given in the Town
hall some time ago. Saturday, distrib-
uting of prizes. Dancing each evening,
the music being furnished by the orches-
ira connected with the band, J.J, Allard,
leader,