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WATERFOWL.
OAKVILLE AND VICINITY.

There is to be preaching at the Con- gregational chapel in the morning st 10 go o'clock, Sundays, commencing last Sunday. F. W. Fletcher has been hired for one year. Sunday school at 12 ID and Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 p. m. The weekly meetings have been discontinued, but Rev E. NJ. Skagen, the rector of the Episcopal parish church, kindly invites every one to the Thursday evening meetings to be held in the future in the pa -ish room.
 Pre- aching in the parish room, Sunday morn ngs at 10 30, and ia the evening at p. m. Sunday school at 12 ID. and 8 weekly prayer meeting every Thursday evening at p. n.
 Fl. W. Warner conducted the Christian Endeav services ID the Congregational cbarel, Sunday evening.
 MT Johnson has left MT Douglass and gone to F. N. Barton's in Watertown.
 MT FIanpigan has left W. E. Russell's nDt st market and MT Coin has taken his plsce.
 Mrs ". E. Russell is out after her severe fall at the depot several weeks ago. s William Lease is 8 little better after several months hard sickness.
 Miss Clark of No o-thville is boarding at Mrs EVerett's. She is employed in the Pin factory.
 Mrs Everett has bought the house built by William Huugerford for Mir Hancock few years ago.
 Seymour Smith & Sons are sending away lots of goods.
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IS SHE GULLY OF BIGAMY?

Editor THE BEE: The following is copied from the Swedish North Star of Nc7T York: "Meryied December 24, 1898, by Rev Mauritz Stolpe, F. T. Boljassen to Miss Christena Fredrika Seliholm." The above ''bride'' is supposed to be the wife Of John E. Carlson (unless she has obtained 8 divorce in Sweden), 8 sober, industrious young man, working for the Shepaug road, who owns one of the pret- tiest places in the Hollow, and who mar ried Miss Sellholm Significant name) in the spring of 1895, and took her to his beautiful home which he had provided for her. There they lived in apparent happiness and luxury for little over two years, when with & well filled purse 1 (enouah for round trip plus generous supply of spending money), she in con- pany with young friend returned to visit her old home in Sweden. expe( ting 1 to be gone only two or three months. She seems to have met ard become en
 amored of young man there and pro- loDged her stay, sending to her husband for "retnrn passage money" from time to time, but staying away on the plea Of sickness and other excuses, till he h. q sent her nearly $130 additional, when he became strongly suspicious that she was
 deceiving him. Then he sent her a
 ''return ticket" only, and had it fixed st 1 that only she could use it. Finding the game was up she returned to New orL
 with her ''feller" and married him there under her maiden name as above. H.
 will have potnlng more to do with hel
 except quietly secure diyo ce, whicIs he will probably have little trouble ir
 doing.-[A. B The above is MT Carl sons version of his troubles as told to MT Baldwin by the il jnred husband. Whether the Miss Sellhoim, married in New York in December is the wife of Mir Carlson, and if so, did she obtain 8 divorce abI oad, are questions we cannot solve. If she is the wife of MT Carls 2, he is deserving the sympathy of all lovers of the home, and she the most sewers 2 punishment the law allows.
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through the South in the interest of his

through the South in the interest of his firm.
 Mrs H. D. Curtis left, week ago Thursday, for trip to Washington, D. c.
 Rev J. A. Freeman left Tuesday on a trip to Boston and vicinity.
 Miss Genia Cowles left town, a week ago Thursday, for an extended visit to the Bahamas.
 Several times recently, the fire depart ment has been called out for what prov ed to be false alarms, but the alacrity with which our fire fighters respond on- ly shows what good protection we have. and what could be done in case fire really did break out.
 The funeral Of Mrs Harmon Warner, who died last Wednesday, aged 92, was held Friday afternoon, Rev J. L. R. Wvckoff fl officiating
 The colored people of Woodbury will give social dance in the Town hall next week Thursday evening.
 The ladies of the Methodist church held supper and social in their parlors, Wednesday evening.
 George I. Barnes expects to move to Waterbury in the spring on account of superior educational advantages.
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STEVENSON.
A SACRED CONCERT,

The public entertainment committee ot the Old Mill Hall club gre arranging tor sacred concert to take place at the chu'ch, next Sunday evening, February l2 commencing st half past six. This concert will be given by the Hayden choir of Derby, and comprises six chnruses. O le tenor solo and five recits- tious. Price of admission, 9 cents, school children admitted free.
 Mir and Mrs Charles B. French are nearly prostrated with grief over the desth of their little son, who died early last Monday morning of pneumonia. The little one was between five and six months old. Two years last Fall, their little daughter, one and one half years of age, died of wbooping cough, and now their affiiction is harder than ever t0 bear, and they have the sympathy of the entire community.
 Mrs Eiwin Booth has gone to Bethel to care for sick lady. Miss Bernice Booth was at home for few days re- gently, visiting her parents.
 The party, last week Tuesday evening was very pleasant tir. The uupless- ant weather prevented there being large crowd present. Music was furn- ished by Messrs Bliss and Peck.
 The icy travelling, last Saturday, made walking rather difficult. Mrs c. E. Bradley had quite severe fall.
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turn to their old home soon. The peo- pie in the locality will be glad to vel l come them among them. Mrs F. R. Beach and son, Rowland. are on the sick list. Willard Gillette. who has been quite i'll. has recovered sufficiently to be about
 gain.
 L Mrs c. s. Powell is some what inprov- ed, though not yet able to sit up.
 Miss Florence Candee has been spend- lpg few days with her friend, Miss Bertha Wheeler.
 Miss Elsie Bibbins has been quite i'll with the grip.
 Frank Marsh, who lives near the up- per reservoir. has fine yoke of Devon cattle, we'll matched and broken, coming i've this spring, which he will sell right TO the right man. Address him at PlaEts- vile.
 Clarence Andrews has tbe misfortune to fall on the ice, one day last week, and hurt her side quite badly, but is now re- covering.
 Frank Ward of B 'idgeport was in town, last week.
 Mrs T. w. TUrney, who has been vis- ltlpg her daughter, Mrs z c. Beari of shelton, is expected home, this week.
 Only small number braved the storm, Sunday morning. st any of the churches, here being 10 at the Congregational church and eight at the Methodist church.
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there was small hopes of his recovery but at present hs Is slowly improving.
 The 15.cent tea held at the social room, last Saturday evening, netted about sl2, A very tempting repast was
 fered and every one seemed to be satis- fled. Later in the evening the reading room was thrown open aud the people entertained by few selections from our village orchestra and recitatiohs contri- buted by George s. Dean.
 Rev Chester Ferris of the Second Con- gregational church will deliver lecture on 'The Liferof Gladstone" at the chap el this evening. Proceeds to go to the Y. P. s. c. k.
 The dance at Eugene Wickwire's, last week Friday, was la~g7Iy attended by the village young peope.
 The villagers for the past week have missed the presence of George N. Brews- ter from his usual haunts, and learn with sorrow that he is confined to the house with the grip.
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DEATH OF MRS WILLIAM wR1a IF.

Mrs William Wright of New Milford died on Saturday, February 4, and the remains were brought to this cemete y for interment on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Wright and family had long lived in. town and were much respected and be- loved by all. She leaves one daughter, Mrs Wilbur Osborne, and one son, Will liam Wright, both Of New Milford.
 Frank Hallock sent arorher car load of apples to Bridgeport, last week.
 c. E. Duffee, IT., of Litchfeld was in town on Ffiday-
 Lee Spencer of Watt's store is takin 2 vacation at his home in Florida.
 Rev Ar Carter was in Huntington over
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WOODBURY.
HorcHKIssvILLE AND VICINITY.

Fred Suckley is back again and has gone te work at the American Shear Go.
 Miss Lord is still here, and it is hoped her strength will permit her to still keep up her labors in this glorious cause.
 Not any damages of special mention have been reported from the ice storm of week ago.
 Mrs c. B. Smith has beeh visiting friends in Naugatuck
 Charles Dvson has purchased the homestead of John r Ward. Report has t that Mir Ward has bought the James Thompson place near the schoOlhouge.
 Horace Allen left on Saturday for AL bany to enter the business college
 The meeting of the literary club will be omitted, this week, on account of the interest manifested in the religious meetings conducted by Miss Lord.
 One of the residents of this village went to Waterbury, last week, to see the "OId Homeatead" played, and while sitting in the private box was in constant fear of being shot, as was President Lin- coin in 1865. He has since recovered from his fright.
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M AR RRLEDALE,

The Mite society sociable, last Friday evening st the rectory, despite the Gan. gerous travelling and the imminent storm, vas very enjoyable affair. Those who were lucky enough to be there eI joyed 8 treat not down on the list of exercises numerous reproductions by the grspho- phone. The refres hments were plentiful and of quality for which the Mar rbledale ladies are noted.
 There is much sickness here as else where, and at this time the good wife of our very busy doctor is quite ill.
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MORRIS.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Christian Endeavor society held a 'Barmecide Feast" at the chapel on Thursday evening, the 2d. The menu consisted of:
 Consomme, a-la-Galop.
 Pressed Tongue, Saratoga Chips,
 Roast Pig, Jack Horner's Pie, Scotch Marmalade,
 Coffee, Cake The sociable was arranged by Miss Elizabeth Whittlesey, chairman of the social committee, and was heartily en. joYed by all. It is expected that each of the six members of the committee will get up 8 social, in turn.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Castle have return cd from somewhat extended wedding tour.
 Our representative, G. H. Page, has recovered from his illness sufficiently to attempt journey to Hartford. He has been confined to the house for several weeks.
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KENT.
DEATH OF MRS FANNY MoREHoUsE.

DEATH OF MRS FANNY MoREHoUsE.
 Mrs Fanny Morehouse, aged sS years, widow of the late Morgan Morehouse of East Kent, died at the hone of Nathan iel Dwy in Bulls Bridge. Sunday, Feb ruary 5. I he remains were taken to the Kent Below cemetery for burial on Tues day. Mrs Morehouse had been an inva- lid several years.
 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CoNGREaA-
 TIONAL CHURCH.
 At the annual meeting of the the fl St Congregational chu, ch, held Tuesday, January 31. the following officers were elected far the ensuing year: Treasurer, Earle R. Eaton; auditor, K. M. Hopson ; members of standing committee, Mrs J. 0. Berry, Mrs G. A Vincent. Mrs Fl K, Job. Sunday school: c. L. Spooner, su- perintendent; E I. Smith, assistant; M. B. Hs tch, lady assistant; E. R. Eaton, secretsrV and treasurer. About 90 peo- pie were pres mt at the meeting.
 F. w. Barclay of Haverford, Penn, WAS in town, Sunday, the guest of Mir and Mrs J. l.. Roberts.
 Charles Edwards and son, Howard ,and
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MONROE.

A number of our young people attend ed the masquerade given by the Ken woode club st Long Hill, last Thursdsy evening. SsnsoRe's orchestra of five pieces discoursed very fine music. The rooms are we'll arranged for lsrge con- pany. The parties are well chaparoned and patronized by the best people. The dances have been very enjoyable, espe- cially the masquerade, which was s very nice affair.
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WEST CORN WALL.
AND PERSONAL Jorr1Nes.

 Miss Mary A. Beck is visiting friends and relatives in New York city. James A. Cochrane arrived, Tuesday, from Northern New York with 2 car load of fine cattle.
 Dr X. M. Pratt is a busy man these days, ,haying charge of Dr Skiff's patients ar Falls Vilsgs, as well as his vn around here, Df Skiff being on the sick list.
 School In this village is closed for the week, the teacher, Mics Murray, being unable to attend to her duties by reason of sickness.
 Little Robert DavIson has been very III, and iE wss thought 1t one tlma fhat
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TASHUA.
PERSONAL JorTTSGs.

The ladies whist club met, last week Monday, at Mrs Blackwood's and this week. Monday, at Mrs Charles Gilbere's.
 The evening whist played st Mrs Whipple's, January 3l, and st J. 4. Tread~ell's, Februsrys.
 W. B. Msllett and family have recov- cred from severe attack of grip.
 Mrs M. E. Clark was called to New town, last week, by the sudden death of her son-in-law, G. B. Ferris.
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GOOD STOCK TO HOLD.

At the directors meeting of Woodbury Water company held, last Saturday, in Huntington &5 Warmers office, the regu- lar semi-annual two and a half per cent dividend was declared. H. D Curtis and Judge A. D. Warner were elected a con- mittee to irquire about the land north of the reservoir, the reservation of which runs out this spring, with respect to ac- quiring some of It.
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A LIVELY RUNAWAY.

Quite lively runaway happened in thls village on Thurslay. A horse evi. dently became frightened neal the depot and became unmanageable. In turning from Bridge street to Main, the driver was thrown out. The horse, with wag- on upside down, dashed across the park, and collided with the Union Pacific Tea Co.'s wagon, demolishlng the top and striking l.. W. Mosher and F. A. Lake at the same time. MT Lake escaped with- out much injury, but MT Mosher was pretty badly shaken up.
 Good Shepherd lodge, I. o. o. F., will work the third degree on two candidates, Thursday evening next.
 St Peters lodge, F. and A. M., worked the first degree, Tuesday night.
 J. B. Farwell has resigned his position as fireman at the New Milford Hat Co.'s factory. The work was too heavy for him.
 The National Fraternal League of New Haven is issuing an insurance certificate for Masons only, which pays indemnity for both accident and sickness. A num- Der of the members of St Peter's lodge nave already taken out policies. The league pays for the first weeks sickness, which is quite a drawing card. It also pays $50 in case of the death of mem ber's wife, J. W. Hoyt Is the local sec retary.
 M. Neisner, the Bank street clothier, has been remodeling the interior of his store. It has been in the hands of W. A Sherman's carpenters for the past week and now A. K. Partridge, with his paint CTS, is putting on the finishing touches. It will now be one of the most attractive stores in town.
 The N. E. o. P. will hold their next regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall, Monday evening, February 13.
 K. H. Burdick had the misfortune to dislocate his shoulder two weeks ago, aLd is still confined to the house.
 Eugene Wildman of Danbury has ac cepted position with the New Milford Hat Co.,, for one year and has moved his family into Mrs George Hines house on Whutlesey avenue.
 J. |. Northrop, the hustling stationer and newsdealer, has opened bicycle re- pair shop at the old stand on Bank street, with 5. Dickens in charge. Miss Isabel Delaney and Charles Wil- kie were united in marriage, Tuesday afternoon, by Rev Father Kelly of this village. They will reside in Brooklyn, N '.
 Mr and Mrs H. Q. Warner are both i'll with the grip. Mr Warner has been in- disposed tor abouz three weeks and has
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OBITUARY.

Died, in New Milford, February 5, Laura A, widow of the late William H. Wright, aged n years and six months. The funeral services were held at her late home ou West street, Tuesday at 12 o'clock. The lntermenG was in Washing ton cemetery on the Green.
 Died, in this village at the residence of Harmon Walker, on February 4, John Doherty. The interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
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Kidney and Liver Troubles, Dyspepsia

"I was always we'll man until a few years ago when I began to suffer severe pains in my stomach. At first I paid little attention to them, but the pains gradually grew worse and 1 felt obliged to do something. l had become quite fully con vinced I was suffering from some form of dyspepsia complicated with liver. and kidney troubles, and I began tasing Hoods Sar- saparilla which perfectly cured me. Since then, whenever I feel all played out I take Hoods Sar- saparilla and it makes me strong and hearty. It never fails to give me relief and comfort" J. B. EMERToN, Auburn, Me.
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MT Smith of Worcester, who has been acting teleg gcaph operator here for short time during MT Buffers absence at his mothers funeral, left here last Thurs day.
 J. H. Cowles, secretary and treasurer of the American Shear Co.,, is travelling
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LYONS PLAIN.
AT EMMANUEL CHURCH

Rev W. E. Hooker of Wilton called through the street on Monday.
 Rev Louis Booth, of Bridgeport, and srchdeacou of the cnun:v, will be at En. manuel church on Sunday, February I2. Service at 3l5 p. m.
 Mrs Clifford Patchen has visited In Stamford for several days recently.
 Miss Florence Perry of Valley Forge spent last week with Mrs Charles Salmon.
 Alfred Fitch of Bradleyville has mov- ed into the house recently occupied by MT Belden. 4 large party was held there on Monday evening, many from this way attending.
 The infant daughter of Thomas Tread we'll has been very i'll for the past week, but is now reported improving.
 Miss Laura Banks of Norwalk visited her brother here, last week.
 MT and Mrs Homer c. Godfrey of Bridgeport are home again. after months trip through the far West.
 Mrs Osborne Shepard of Bridgeport and Mrs Albert Williams of westport spent several days, this week, with their mother, Mrs Eliza Davis.
 Gilvie Kellogg spent last Sunday out of town, returning on Mono
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GRAND CARNIVAL AND FAIR.

Court Pomperaug, No. sO64 A. o. F., are holding, this week Thursday and Friday evenings q grand carnival and fair in the To~p bal,
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GAYLORDsVILLE AND VICINITY.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AND VICINITY.
 Miss LiIlie Disbrow of Bridgeport is visiting friends here.
 The Literary society met last Friday evening with Charles Conkrite. The at- tendance was not go large as usual owing to the unpleasant weather.
 E. M. Waller bought and shipped to New York, last week, car load of fat cattle.
 H. M. Brown, who has been confined to 1be house for the past two weeks, is our again.
 The blacksmith and the doctor are resping harvest these days.
 Mrs Flora MilIspauRh, who has been spendi 2 some tlme with her daughter iu New York, haa returned home.
 Gordon Stephenson has rented the house owned by the Bulls Bridge,GospeI Mission Society, aud will move into it as soon as some repairs are made on it.
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Litchfield County
NEW MILFORD.
AT WARMERS WAREHOUSE.

AT WARMERS WAREHOUSE. Business continues to boom at the to- bacco warehou e of Henry O. Warner Among the crops he has lately bought are:
 F. c. Hall, Gaylordsville Frank Dolon, Albert Dolon, Anson H. Squires, New Milford. George W. Squires, Howard Clark. John O'ConnOr, Frank Carlson, Edward Wooster, Bridgewater. 3. R. Beach, " O. B. Evltts, A. c Titus, Washington. Andrew Anderson, James McHan, John Duncan, Sherman John Benson, Judds Bridge. Frank Erwin, k. O. Youngs,
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Mir and Mrs John W. Lane are confined to the house with grip
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been obliged to absent himself from his tobacco warehouse.

THE SUCCESSFUL CATHOLIC FAIR.
 The Catholic fair closed, Tuesday, hay ing had fairly successful run. Dancing was indu'ged in each evening, until mid night, to the strains of music furnished by Messrs Whitney, Levy and Hamlyn. Monday evening there was a crowd pres ent. The special attraction for that evening was cake walk, by two couples, Oneot them coming from An sonia to take part in it. Their different modes of walking caused no end of laugh ter. The other attractions were songs by Henry Harris and L. $. Richmond. Mir Harris sang new local song, words Oy c. N. Hall (whose accomplishments are well knowr) set to music by A. Le- Roy Donkey, entitled "Lost Days," and "Mother's Violets," also composed by Mir Donkey. MT Richmond sang, "she was bred in old Kentucky"
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THE MERRYALL DISTRICT.


 William French died, January 31, aged D years, and his funeral was held Feb ruarY }, st the residence of his daughter. Mrs Sharra. Rev 0. W. Servis conducted the services, The burial was ir the West Cemetery.
 W. D. Stone went north after cattle last week.
 Conrad Decker is sick with the grip.
 The Monday club met st the residence Of Mrs Y. A. Johnson. The subject for the afternoon was, "Current Events,'' which proved to be very interesting. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs W. F. Bennett.
 The Litch1eld Archdeaconry met at St Johns for their meeting, Tuesday and Wednesday. A service was held in the church, Iuesday evening, when address, es were delivered by three of the visiting clergy, whose remarks were listened to very aGtentively by fair sized congre. gation. The object of these meetings is to raise money to help the poorer parish es,that are unable to support themselves, in this county. Appropriate music wac rendered by the choir, the anthem being, "Go ye into all the World and preach the the Gospel" Wednesday the Holy Com. munion was administered, with sermon by the minister from WoOdbury.
 Ackley, Hatch & Marsh have received fine lot of horses. Any body in want of such will do well to give them a call.
 Howe's Moving War pictures are book. ed to appear here Monday, the 18th. The realism of the pictures ought to draw a full house.
 Thomas Williams has gold his place in Pickett district to Oscar Carlson and is to remove to Elmira, N. Y. He has sold his horse and wagon to John WaldJon
 E R. Robinson and Joseph Brothers of Sherman have sold their tobacco crops to the well-known firm of H. Schover. lir g & Go.
 F. T. Buck is repairing the old saw mill | at Boardman, which is already piled full of logs. This is an old stand and mill l was in operation here by MT Bucks fa- ther. Mr Buck is competent carpenter and mechanic and has superintendeu the repairs himself.
 F. L. Northrop, the well-known East street blacksmith, has had one of the busiest winters since he began business. MT Northrop has lately purchased the town right for babDiting of axles, mak- ing an old set of axles. as good as new fer g. 50. After the axles are fixed up they are said to wear as good as new. The owner of the patent was through this section in December.
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BUSINESS LIVELY AT srERL1Ne's.


 At Vincent Sterling's warehouse the work continues unabated. They are still asserting the spotted leaf. Mir Ster- ling is now on the road again, buying the plain leaf, where he can find crops that suit him. THE BEE is indebted to Mir St. ring for one of the handsome cal endars sent out by Sutter Brothers, the hustling firm that he represents. Among the crops he has lately bought are the following:
 G. w. Leavenworth, Roxbury Edward Bennett, New Milford. Heman King, Bennett & Sweetzser, James Cavanaugh, Sandy Hook Roswell & IFonlott, Southville Adolph SchielRe and brother, Bridgewater. John Moore, H. h, Merwin, John Fltz simmons, "
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AsPETUCK AND VICINITY.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 Lincoln day will be observed in the Congregational church, next Sunday.
 On account of the storm, the song ser vice was postponed until next Sunday eveniLg, February 12.
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Mcclellan Brothers have nearly finish ed the worK on Sylvanus Mallett's new house, preparatory to raising it early in the spring. They hsve also contract to build large horse barn and 8 consid- erable addition to the house fnr George Shei wood. IT. raid that Arthur Sher- wood and family of Bedding are to re-