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Evening capital., 1899-10-20
letter. Salt -Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient tor itching piles AMI
favorite remedy for sore nipples. chap
ped hands. chilblains, ttost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store.
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Dy. Cady'S Condition RoaVae,y, are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine ard the
best in use to put horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store.
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Very Good In Fact.

Gush-Take him all around, he's a
pretty good fellow.
Rush-Yes, l have discovered that
after taking him all around last night
he was good enough to borrow IS of
me just before we parted.-Cleveland
Leader.
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OPEN DAILY (sundays and Legal Holidays ex-
cepted). from 10 a. m. to p. m, for the receip
ofdeposits.
OPEN TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS from
4 p. m. to 9 p. m, illegal Holidays exceptedl
for the withdrawal OF deposits. a136
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He Is Ohlioed nm.

THAT man always keeps his weather
eye open," said Mr.. Cumso to his wife,
who is he?"
"He is a forecaster for the Signal
Service. Detroit Free Press.
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His One Desire.

Big Boss-No man can be sure of
his honesty until he has been tempted.
Little Boss-Yes, that's why | want
that office-to get a chance to be
temnted Cleveland Leader.
Evening capital., 1899-10-20

-
ssAsP rich in honey where the bee
can get them with least effort, means an
increase in the quantity and quality of
the honey garnered in the hives.
1t is on this principle that DR.. Pierce's
quantity and quality of the nutrition of
the body. The ingredients of this medi-
cine are selected to furnish the blood
and stomach with the essential materials
for body building, in concentrated and
assimilable form. They make the con-
ditions under which the stomach and
organs of digestion and nutrition must
work, as easy as possible, and so reduce
strain and waste. AS the strength of
the BODY is established disease is
thrown off. II is due to this fact that
persons with weak lungs, obstinate
cough, bronchitis, and other diseases,
which If neglected lead to consumption,
find complete cure by using Golden
Medical Discovery"
best blood purifier that ever used" writes Mrs.
NJ. Hartrick, of Demster, oswego Co, N. "" II IS
about three years since MY health began to fail,
Last September l gave out entirely with what
the physicians pronounced enlargement of the
liver. NY back panied me all the time; the doc
tor said must not ride in fact could not ride
nor walk nor hardly sit still could not lie on
my right side. 1 Icommenced taking the Golden
Medical Discovery and Pellets took them for
three months, and still continue the Pellets I
will be glad if l can say anything to help those
who suffering"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, book containing 1908 pages,
is given away by the author Send 81
one-cent stamps for expense of mailing
only for the edition in paper, or 81
stamps for the book bound in cloth.
Address DIR. R. " Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Ambiguous.

Here about Willougbee's railway
accident? They say he cannot reeov-
err"
who says-his doctor or his law
Journal.
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RATES or ADyERrrsING.

One square, six linesl first insertion On 90;
subsequent insertions so Cents sps cial rates
made. with monthly, quarterly and yearly ad-
yerfisers.
Local notices and political or personal
communications Is cents per line; subsequent
Insertions. 10 cents per line.
Ordinary marriage announcements, twenty
dve cent?. Obituary notices will be charged
for at one-half the usual rates of advertising.
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of Mrs Ruth Wooster Lewis on Thurs
day in Southbury.
SOUTH BRITAIN.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
The body of Mrs Winston, formerly a
resident Of this place, was brought here
from Glastonbury on Tuesday for burial.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre-
gational church held a sociable in the
Parish house on Thursday afternoon and
evening of this week.
Mr. and Mrs c. Leroy Mitchell are
both Ill with grip.
Miss Ruth Mitchell has also been i'll,
but is better.
Mrs Benjamin Post is improving slow
ly and Mrs Adams is little better.
Miss Susie Mitchell has been spending
a few days in Danbury with Miss Alice
Vile.
Miss Nina Jackson has reopened her
school, after the holiday vacation.
Mrs D. M. Mitchell ia quite Ill. Miss
Lizzie Beehler is caring for her.
John Welsh is clerking for Mitchell &
w
Mrs Arson Ward had quite serious
fail, Sunday morning, in the church en-
try. Catching her foot in a mat, she
fell, spraining her wrist badly.
The postoffice was moved from j. q.
Cassidy's to the store OF Mitchell & Will
liams on Saturday morning. Your cor
respondent wishes the new postmaster
success, although regretting the loss of
the old official, who has been much liked
and very obliging.
Miss Georgia Tomlinson of Hunting
ton was a recent guest of Mrs N. W.
Mitchell.
Mrs D. M. Mitchell has been quite i'll
With tonsilitis and Mrs G. L. Mitchell
with the grip.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
GREENFIELD HILL.
DEATH or MRS MARIA JUDD.

DGA1h OE M hS MAk1A D.
One of the Oldest. IL no; the Oldest res
dent Of Fairfield County and this section
OF the state passed away in the death of
Mrs Maria Judd, who died st the home
Of her daughter, Mrs Susan Platt, at
Fairfield Woods in the town of Fairfield
on Monday morning. She had attained
the advanced age of 100 years, two
months and 10 days. Mrs Judd was
born in the town of Weston, October IL,
1898, aud has lived in two centuries. She
was the daughter of Bethel and Hannah
futile Todd and the widow of Lewis M.
Judd, who was noted bugler In the old
Newtown band Of years ago. They were
well known people throughout this acc
ton. Thirty years ago they made their
home in the village of Stepney for quite
8 while, living in the house now occupied
by Mrs OrriD Platt above the village. on
the New o vn turnpike. Mrs Judd has
retained her faculties, with the exception
that she was quite deaf, to remarkable
degree, until about year ago, when
she began 70 show failing strength and
signs of her remarkable age. She IL
survived by three children, all now wei.
advanced in life, one daughter. Mrs
Pratt, with whom she made her home for
the past few years. and two sons, Will
liam Ell. Judd of Fairfield Woods and
Theoptlus Judd Of Bridgeport. The fun
ersl services over the remains OF this re-
markable lady were held at Hope chapel
on Wednesday, Rev J. b. Kettle officia
ting, and the interment was in the Oak
Lawn cemetery.
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REDDINa.
TOWN AND PERSONAL ArrArRs.

IbWN AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
The grip still RACES and new victims
are reported almost every day. F0rtu-
nately there have been no fatal cases thu
far, though in some cases the disease. has
developed into pneumonia.
Jesse L. Sanford Ia recovering from an
attack OF pneumonia, the result of grip.
Owing TO the number of sick, the
churches were but slimly attended on
Sunday.
Rev w. a. Swan preached at Long
Hill ON Sunday and Ernest Sanford read
service Id his absence.
John W. Nickerson assumed the Office
OF Probate Judge on Wednesday and mas
appointed the former Judge, aE. P. Shaw,
clerk.
Milo Osborn has new horse. trade
with Mr Beardsiey of the E,axter place.
He Ia very fast.
The blackamiths are kept busy
sharpening horses.
Mrs George Sherman can boast of flay-
ing had seven brothers in the war OF the
Rebellion, besides being the wife of q
veteran.
e. P. Shaw has been appointed COM
missioner of the Superior court. HIS
office of Justice of the peace has expired
by the limitation of age He has held
the position for SO years.
Notwithstanding the quantity OF snow
that has fallen this winter, we have had
very few days of sleighing.
Our butcher, E. p. Sanford, has har-
vested fine crop OF ice.
Owing TO the prevalence of the grip,
the Christmas festivities of the Metho-
dist church were postponed till next
year.
Our representatives are both In attend
ance on their ~duties at the Capitol
They will vote for Fessenden for senator.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
Our NEIGHBORs.
STEPNEY.
AN AGREEABLE SURPRISE.

It was the night before Christmas.
All were seated quietly at home when
there came rap az the door which on be-
ing opened revealed man in the act of
rolling in barrel of -four and handing q
paper on which was, compliments
of B. Hawley & Co." We had hardly got
settled when the door opened and lady
entered and presented mysterious look.
ing package which on being opened re-
vealed large roll of bank notes. This
was accompanied by paper with long
list OF names representing it to be a
Christmas gift from friends and neigh
bors. AS we cannot see them to thank
each one personally, we take this meth.
cd through the kindness OF THE BEE, to
express our heartfelt thanktulness to
Mrs K, ID. Leavenworth for the active
part which she took and all who contrib
uted to make so magnificent a gift. Ii
is an event that will ever be remembered
by us as one bright spot amid the desert
sands OF this ever changing life.-[Mr
and Mrs Seeley Perry.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
BR0OKFIELD.
GRANGE AFFAIRS.

At the next meeting OF the Grange,
January 49, the installation OF officers
will take place. &c Ia expected some one
appointed by the State Master will ACT
az installing officer.
boy living with Howard Andrews
was so unfortunate % to cut off three
fingers, Just back of the first Joint, while
cutting hay, last week.
Ray Peters, while assisting In getting
In ice for z. *. Hawley. was quite seri-
ously hurt by falling on calisel bar.
Mrs B. Z. Whitcome and Mrs Andrews
have been quite sick with the grip. Mrs
Andrews il well on the road TO recovery.
Mrs Whitcome though some better ii
still quite sick.
a. Fl. Taylor took winters outing OF
. few days in New York, last week.
WI. Beefler now runs his grocery
wagon as OF old.
Miss Lucy Sagendort ID now studying
type writing and stenography.
James Lee finished all the Ice houses
he had 60 ill on Saturday. The one at
Newtown and those up the road are Gil
ed By the Consolidated road.
Mr. aud Mrs r.. Fl. Beers and family
nave returned from their holiday trip In
New York and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs
Beers expect TO attend the meeting OF the
state Grange held In Waterbury.
a Swede In the employ 0f Il y. Srur-
devant met with quite serious accident
recently while driving horse and wa9.
on down hill. A part OF the harness
broke letting the wagon run against the
horse, which immediately began to kick.
hitting the driver In the head sEe was
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dant Purdy and his assistants were much
gratifled at che success OF the gathering.
LONG HILL.
MEraopIsr cHuRcH rrEMs

METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.
There was no service In the Methodist
church, last Sunday, because OF the fun
eral of John Baird, which took place at
the Methodist church at Stepney on SUM
day afternoon.
Rev Mr. Holmes has been holding SER
les OF special meetings at Long Hill dur
ing last week and this week.
Miss Rena, the infant daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs G. g. Downs, has been on the
sick list.
Miller 81. M. Furman was unfortunate
in losing his horse, last Saturday. The
animal had lockjaw, and although DR.
Martin of Bridgeport was called, his SER
vices could not save it. It was good
strong horse and quite loss.
Miss Florence Augevine has been i'll
with grip for week past, requiring 3
doctors care.
Mr. and Mrs Elicit M. Beardsley are
enjoying a sojourn of few weeks in the
South, stopping at present at Southern
Pines.
Charles Peet, who was laid up short
time by his accident with bursting gun,
was able to resume work at his usual
place in Gabler's cigar shop on Tuesday
OF this week. So
A shooting match is the theme OF con-
versation in sporting circles, the contest
ants being William Gabler of this place
aud John Clarkson of Black Rock. The
date Ia yet undecided but 1t will be held
here on the Hill in the near future.
Rev Mr. Boylston started his house.
hold goods for Riverside, N. Y, his new
parish, last week.
Miss Stiles, the teacher of the North
district school, was i'll with grip, last
week, being obliged to close her schoo
> for couple OF days.
There was no service in the Episcopa
church, last Sunday.
Blacksmith Peter Lynch is a busy man
as this has been great winter for black
smithery. He has been so busy that hi
near neighbors have missed his occasion
al breezy calls.
Mrs William Gabler visited friends il
Shelton, last week, returning home OF
Saturday.
Royal Jennings has been quite serious
ly i'll.
Cards have been issued for the mex
dance to be given by the Kenwoode club
The date selected is Wednesday night
January Is. 1t is planned to make thi
gathering one of the best Of the season
John French, B. Turney and Charles
Peet made a little excursion to the shore
last Sunday. They didn't find any mos
quitoes buzzing down that way.
David Hickey has been the guest o.
George Lauter.
Mrs Samuel G. Beardsley has been IL
Bridgeport for two weeks, the guest OF
Judge M. B. Beardsley.
r. L. Griswold mas just erected a new
windmill aud water tank, and will intro
duce running water throughout the
house and barn. Stephen Church OF
Seymour had the contract.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
The Muslin Underwear
Sale.

The sale grows greater, be-
cause friend tells friend of the
new goodness of the Underwear
we are selling.
1t is just like homemade, and
the simpler styles do not cost
more than the fabrics and trim
mings would come to if bought
by you.
Even the most elaborate styles
are priced amazingly cheap; and
good taste cloth, perfect fitting
At SC each, Corset covers made of good mus.
lin, lace trimmed. great value.
At '0s each. Corset covers, good cloth, per-
feet fl ting, two STYLES
At I5c each. Corset covers round neck ham.
burg or lace trimmed, carefully made, long
waist.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
HOW &c SAVE MONEY.

A saving of one halt of your shoe bill
with no loss of quality. The G. 81. Der =
nett Shoe Co.. of Bridgeport, sitter iRven-
tory always Gffar special Inducements to
shrewd BUYERS in boots, shoes, ruhbers.
trunks and bsgs. The prices quoted viii
surprise the most careful buyers. Their
new advertisements gives ridiculously
law prices and the readers of THE BEE
will, fi"d everything as advertised. Note
a few of the prices thew quote. chud-ens,
eubbers. Zoe. girls rnbbers 90. Ladies'
-ubhers 20e. Boss rubbers, siz.s 8 to
. ID Csc. mems low cut rubbers 25e.
See their new advertisement on another
page of this issue.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
DEATH OF JOHN JuDsoN BEARD.

John Judson Beard, an aged and re-
speeted citizen of the village, passed
away at the home of Charles B. Wheeler,
where he has made his home, on Friday
morning, January 6, II years old. Mr.
Beard Was native OF Stepney and has
always lived here with the exception OF Il
few years passed in Bridgeport. de was
bachelor and is survived by three sis
tiers and one brother, Mrs Charles B.
Wheeler Of Stepney, Mrs A. L. Winton
OF Bethel, Mis- Ira Penfieid of Danbury
and William Beard Of Bethel. The fu-
neral service was held from the Metho-
dist church, of which he was an honored
member, on Sunday afternoon at l
O'Clock, Rev L. w. Holmes officiating.
The pail bearers were Alopzo Purdy,
Charles Zimmerman, Stephen Hayes,
Burr Hawley, George S. Coley and
Charles Velie. The interment was in
the Stepney cemetery. Mr. Beard was
the second son of Elan Beard and al.
though he was afflicted in his body, yet
his soul was unfettered and in his char
acter and living he was thoroughly re-
spected.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
CHESHIRE.
CHURCH JOTTINGs.

Christmas was here observed with
much interest by all the churches. The
Baptists held their entertainment on Sat-
urday evening, the Congregationalists on
Sunday evening and The MethodIsts on
Monday evening. The latter was very
largely attended, having program OF
bright music and recitations with two
Christmas trees full of presents for every
member Of the school. Among the most
attractive was fine clock presented to
A. o. Bennett, the superintendent for
number OF years, but who had never
received token OF recognition from his
many friends in the Sunday school. An
other was the presentation by Rev MIR
Hoyt OF the Congregational church Of q
rolling top oak desk to the pastor, Rev
I. N. Lame, with pledge that the first
sermon prepared on it by study and
writing might be preached by exchange
Ia the Congregational pulpit, which was
assented TO by the receiver In his accep-
lance Of SO useful toKen of esteem by
the Sunday school and congregation.
The grip ia doing large business In
town and claiming many victims.
The several religious societies held
series Of Union services during the week
of prayer.
Mrs Florence Lame House from Tor
rington spent Christmas with her father
aud sister at the Methodist parsonage.
Professional duties prevented her hus-
band, Or A. L. House, from enjoying the
same privilege.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
BEGINNING THE YEAR

With pure, rich, healthy blood, which
may be had by taking Hoods Sarsaparil-
Ia, you will not need to fear attacks of
pneumonia, bronchitis, fegers, colds OF
the grip. A few bntties Of this great
tonic and blood purifier, taken now, will
be your best protection against spring
humors, boils, eruptions, that tired feel
ing ard serious illness, to which weak
and debilitated system Is especially liable
in early spring Hoods Sarsaparilla
eradicates from the blood all scrofula
taints, tones and strengthens the stomach,
cures d1spepaia, rheumatism, catarrh
.Il- :aused or prnmntad'
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
TRUMBULLa.
DEATH OF GEORGE BUTLER.

The funeral OF George Blu Ter, aged II years
was held from Bethany omission, Wednesday
of last week, Rev W. f. White officiating.
There was large attendance of relatives and
friends. Mr. Butler had shock and was
he had fallen He never regained conscious
ness and died. Monday. He was man who
had seen much hardship and sorrow, and in
his last days lived alone In his little home on
Madison avenue road He was regular in his
attendance al bethany mission. and was
much respec cd by those who knew him.
Jason HafRes and Fred Sterling, our veteran
fcz hunters, have killed nine fine animals this
winter, and although they speak or foxes be
ing shy and scarce. their zeal has not abated.
There is scarcely family in this vicinity
that has not one or more i'll, Not few are
still care Of the family physician.
Mrs Human is spending a few days with
her sister In Bridgeport. and her daughter
hrs Clark, is in New York with friends.
Arthur Brinsmade and wife win occupy one
Of the now houses near the Station.
Mr. Noyes has built much larger barn TO re.
place the one destroyed by IRE He has also
built large elevated storage tan on the new
land purchased OF Isaac Booth Thia tank Ii
ABOVE all bis buildings and viii supply them
with water tor all purposes at high pressure
MI N0yes is also thinking OF lighting his
house and grounds with acetylene gas.
William Brinsmade Is to represent Trura.
III Grangs Ii e &C saaeaans Qt Changers
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
soUTHVILLE.

Mr. and Mrs William o. Shepherd have
been recent guests Of Mrs Shepherds
parents, Mr. aud Mrs Walter Bristol
The young couple begin housekeeping
this week. in Naugatuck.
David r. Barnum is very low, suffer
ing with pneumonia.
Mrs Walter Bristol, A. NJ. Worden and
Edwin Ford are among those i'll with
the grip.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
THE DEERFIELD DrRTRror.

Miss Alice Nichols, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Florence Field OF RYE,
N. Y.,spent last week with Inez De Veau
in Brooklyn. While there they visited
the Navy Yard and went around the
Massachusetts," then in dry dock.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Raymond are both
quite poorly.
Mrs Bradley Perry of Merwin's Lane,
VINO Is staying with her sister, Mrs Ray
mond, is suffering with one OF the hard
colds.
It IL reported that Horace King and
family are soon to move TO Bridgepore.
81. &. Dowd, who had an operation
performed, last Saturday, is very feeble.
Charles Nichols and daughter were
guests at their aunt's, Mrs Elmira Burr.
Lyons Plains, IN Monday.
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Poult Y
Supplies.
We want the trad.

We want the trade
of every Poultryrnan
within our reach, and we
want every one Of them
to know that it will pay
him well TO come here
for his supplies.
Green Bone Cutters, $3.50 TO
$22 CO. Grown. Daisy, Mann's
and Standard. Shell and Dry
Bone Grinders. S3 rs to Sc.
e. ID. @. Insect extermiEator,
Lag Bands, all the GOOD kinds
Of Asbestos and Tar Papers
for roofing and aheathing, and
many of the progressive pouI-
tryman's other needs, at prop
er prices.
f we haven't what you
Wart. we'll get ii quicklY.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mr. Braman exchanged pulpits
with Rev #. ID. Luddington of Shelton
on Sunday last.
Rev Mr. Braman will hold a prayer
meeting in the Judd district schooIhouse
on Thursday evening Of next week. The
topic will be "Christ our Strength"
Mrs Melvina Banks has been among
the PROSTATE grip patients.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
Gowns.

Some low priced handsome Gowns low
priced and beautifully m ade.
Good muslin Gowns. full size. prfce &c each.
Gowns made of Fruit OF the Loom Cotton,
yoke. cambria ruffis on neck and sleeves price
S9c each
At &Sc earh, Gowns made ns IRE muslin "
and high neck, hamburg trimmed.
At 5sc each. a dozen styles, materials would
cot Won more.
At 75c each; Gowns OF fine cambria. empire
and high neck styles.
at eSc each. six STYLES of handsome Gowns,
beautifully trimmed
At rs, Gowns of dne cambria empire style,
with deep sailor collar
variety of handsome Gowns at $50. LIS
and .9S
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
BETHEL.
DEATH OF MRS DEMAs FRosr.

Mary Jane, wife OF Demas Frost, died
suddenly Wednesday morning, at her
home on High street. Mrs Frost was Sd
years old. She has been respected res
ident of this place for over 30 years. The
funeral service, conducted by kew DR. B..
MI. Adams, was held at the hou q, Satur-
day afternoon at u o'clock. The inter-
ment was in the South Street cemetery.
Mrs Fros1 is survived by husband and
son, Charles Frost. daughter, Mrs FL.
s.. Gilbert, and several grandchildren,
who deeply mourn her loss.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-01-13
The Wholesale Market.
BRIDGEPORT -REPoRTED BY BUCK &
DARLING,

Butter, choice creamery prints 23a24c, choice
creamery tubs 2la22 choice dairy 2fa22, fair
10 good l6a20. common l2814; factory chez Sc
IL IA: dairy cheese l1al2; fresh n. ar-by eggs
26a30 doz; chickens l0al2 ID fowls Gal. geese
laal2: calves Sa9; pigs fl "a II 3; hogs 2a4; DO
tatoes 55s69 bu; onions. red t0as0, white S5ast,
yellow s0ae6; caobages 2a5c nd; carrots 4, s45
bu, turnips, 22a25 bu; dried peas 10; beans.
marrow 1.I5, pea beans I5O; honey Halls;
beeswax 25as0; choice wintes apples 50a3 90
Dbl: common apples l.f5a2.e co; cranbeIr1es
2 20 bushel; turkeys I2aI4c ID; ce;ery 60ca1.25