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OAKvILLE AND VICINITY.

Burton Warner has painted the house his father bought of MT EaGan on Davis street.
 William Capowell keeps improvir g his place and has it in nice condition.
 Mir Pullon has sold his place on Davis street and moved to Ansonia.
 MT Forrest has sold hts place on New ton Heights and moved to Naugatuck.-
 Sunday evening was the last of the union meetings in the Congregational chapel. We shall miss those who have preached to us in the past and those who nave conducted the services in any way, Mir Fletcher has been hired for one year. We wish him success in his new under taking.
 Mir Simonds Is preparing for his house to be built on Newton Heights, as soon as spring opens.
 Rev MT Cunningham preached In the Parish room in the morning, Sunday
 John Hopkins conducted the serviees in the Congregational chapel, Sunday eY- ening.
 Harry Abbott has been building an ice house for MT Ineson. Only two persons have cut ice on the Pin Shop pond, this winter, Mir Warner and Mr Russell.
 Charles Hubbell has a new horse.
 MT Harris has built an addition to his house. a
 B. H. Mattoon has sold, for Charles Rogers, his place near the branch, to William E. Johnson of Bethlehem. Mir Johnson will take possession at once.
 Mrs Howe of Brooklyn, the distin- guished reader, gave an entertainment under the auspices of the dramatic asso- citation at the court room, last week. A small but appreciative audience greeted he-.
 The Sexta Feira held their last meeting with Mrs Henry s. Dayton.
 Mrs Gillette, who is at present stop ping with Mrs Mary Hudson, celebrated her s6tn birthday, last Saturday.
 F. L. AHitchcock has completed plumbing Deb i'm Torrington.
 Rev F. D. Haakins, secretary of the So- ciety for the Increase of the Ministry, preached at Christ church, last Sunday morning, ir the interest of the society which he represents. Quite number of our people will avail themselves of the invitation to attend the annual Masonic ball of Union lodge, Fhomast0n, this evening. If you sTe interested In real eetste or
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Fairfeld County.
STEPNEY. .
METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS

The special revival services will com. mence in the audience room of the chur ch next Sunday. There will be an old fash toned Methodist feast from 10 to II. which will be followed by the Holy Com munion. In the evening there will be sermon on Christian work, followed by consecration service. Special attention will be given to singing. MT Holmes has procured 50 leaflets, each containing s number of specimen pieces from the best authors, which will De used as occasion may require.
 The pastor is corresponding with 8 number of eminent minis CTS with refer ence to the meetings, and it is hoped tha' the presence and services of some may be secured. Rev Mir Guggenheim will b. present on Sunday. All should consider that this is Gods work, and that his 'eyelids" will 'try" every man. God is the great reviewer, the overseer, general superintendent, the scrutiniziug inspec tor. Let us be ready for the work. The ladies' prayer meetiLg will be held on this Friday afternoon at o'clock al the parsonage. Ladies, don't fail to bt
 present. Lay aside your work Frida,
 soon enough to give you time for earnes,
 prayer and heart searching before ths
 arrival of the meeting hour. Ifyou have
 company. invite them to go with you tt
 the meeting. If they will not go, excus, yourselves with as good grace as pos ! sible, and go without them. Ladies ar,
 requested to bring their Bibles.
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BRIDGEWATER

TTDINGs OF THE GRIP PATIENTs.--yIsrr-
 oRs AMONG Us.-PERsoNAL AND
 OTHERWISE.
 The agent for Lesters fertilizers was in town, last week, looking up business tor the coming spring. The calendars issued by that company are the finest seen in this section.
 E. E. Marggraff, of Waterbury. deputy collector of internal revenue, was in town last week.
 Charles Northrop had the misfortune 70 break his leg last week, which will confine him to the house for some time, As Mir and Mrs Amos Northrop are both iii, Lewis has to be on the road most of the time.
 A pleasant time was reported in the chapel, last Wednesday evening.
 Mrs John Beach is reported very Ill with pneumonia. She is under the care of Dr Pons.
 Mrs Luman Beach Of Bridgeport. is taking care of Mrs John Beach.
 David Bankhead, former resident Of this town, ia wishing friends in this sec tion.
 J. B Pitcher wasin Sandy Hook, early in the week.
 2. \. Hatch has 90 far recovered as 10 be seen at his z flee occasionally.
 Albert Mallett was in Nevtown early. In the week.
 Mrz o,sen was in New Haven early In the week, Tor medical trsatmant.
 Anos Northrop ls reported aulfa g,l
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New HavenCO.
SOUTHPORT.
PERSONAL GLEANnIGS.

Joel U. Strong has bought the old schoolhouse in Wheelertown, and is soop to move it home, and remodel it into & horse barn.
 George E Garlick and family have been called to R ,xbury to see Nj Gar lick's mother, who is very low with grip, and not expect to recover. Her dsugh- ter, Mrs L. H Buckingham, is with he: and assisting in caring for her.
 Truman E. Wheeler is poorly, but gets out in the air little nearly every day.
 La Friday and Saturday were very cold, chilly days.
 What has become of the new feed store? It doesn't progress very fast, but your correspondent thinks the trouble is, that Mir Atwood thinks it don't pay to work st it these cold, short days, and the writer honors his judgment.
 Mrs Hubb from Thomaston is making her home with the family of J. U. Strong, this winter.
 Mrs Althea Atwood is spending few days with her sister, Mrs Harley K. War ner.
 Richard O'Brien has been on the sick list with grip cold.
 Master Ernest F. Wheeler, son of F. B. Wheeler, has been i'll with the grip.
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ABSENT MINDED JUST A BIT.

It is quite joke on 8 pel lson that IS always up to date as regards business transactions of his own, to have him drive seven miles after suit of clothes and come home and leave them and have to return in the night time after them, as he bad to have the clothes the next day,
 Charles Minor and John Capewell feel quite keenly the loss of their two favor- ite fox hounds, as they were poisoned by some accident or purposely by some malicious personals they were found sev- eral miles from home, where they had been engaged in running foxes. They have had their stomachs analysed and it proved to be poison sprinkled on to meat. They valued them at $50 each, so your correspondent learns.
 The report is that Waiter Booth has re- signed the position he has long held with G. K. Barnes, the butcher, and is to start up in business for himself under the firm name of Thomas & Booth.
 The focial hop of the Episcopal church society at the Town hall on the evening of January 25, was quite an elaborate af- fair, as the occasion had been well adver- tised as dance, and large number gathered to learn the result of 8 strictly church dance. They report a very live ly and pleasant time.
 f
 Mrs Edwards of Painter Hill, an old lady, is quite poorly at the home of her son, R. 5. Edwards.
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TEE DEADLY GRIP

Is again abroad in the land. The air
 you breathe may be full of it's fatal germs Don't neglect the grip or you
 will open the door to pneumonia and consumption and invite death. It's sure signs are chilis with fever, headache, dull heavy pains, mucous discharges from the nose, sore throat and never-let-go cough. Don't waste precious time treat ing this cough with troches, tablets, or poor, cheap syrups. Cure it at once
 with Dr Kings New Discovery, the in- failible remedy for bronchial troubles. It kills the disease germs, ,heals the lurga and prevents the dreaded after effs cts from the malady. Price 50c and s1. Money back if not cured. A srial bottle free al R. H Beers & Co.,, Ne ntown; sc, Bull q oo., Sandy Hookj 4. VI. ,.Tviss,
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,ill be quite loss for this community.

VIII oe QuiGe Goss IOf tuls community.
 On Tuesday, George Mccarthy was tried before the Town court and senten- ced to pay fine of $40 and costs, amounting to SIS 5S and l50 days in isil. He ia one of several worthless fellows who live without work and let their par ents or the town support them. He took an appeal and went to jail in default of bonds.
 A number of young people had mas querade in the Town hall, last Tuesday evening.
 William Brooks of this place was mar red in Bethel, last Sunday evening, to Miss Elvia Mo gan, who has resided here for the past two or three years.
 In the Town court, William Carey was fined $2 and costs for theft of whip from Watson Bros, the ice dealers. Carey formerly worked for them.
 The Literary society of the Gnu rch of the Good Shepherd held pleasant meet ing st the residence of the pastor, last evening.
 John s. Cain, a life long resident of the place, died last Thursday night, hav- ing been Ill several weeks. He was 67 years of age. George Tomlinson, son of William W. Temlineon, who enlisted in the regular army at the commencement of the Cuban war, has returned home, having become sick of army life. Oscar L. Beardsley is quite sick with pneumonia.
 Rev F. A. Wales went to Carmel N r., last Saturday, and preached in the Presbyterian church there on Sunday Daniel J. Shelton, has taken the posi- tion of travelling salesman for the Bay State Whip Go.
 Rev F. D. Luddington of the Baptist church preached, last Sabbath, his last sermon, he having sometime since resign ed.
 Hubbell Brothers, the Derby shoe men, are selling felt boots Goodyear Rubber Co.'s make) st $l 65. This is great bar gain for good g. ods. Their line of shoes and boots for farm wear have reputa- Iion for g cd wear; try them.
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OXFORD.

Mrs NJ. Winton has been poorly, sui fering with rheumatism.
 Rev MT Shae fer is in Pennsvlvania, called thither by his mother, who is critically i'll.
 s E. Hubbell, who was seriously in. jured on the railroad two months ago, is now able to be about.
 Mrs George E. Crofut, who has been quite ill is on the g ain.
 Hubbell Brothers, the Derby shoe men, are sellifg felt boots Goodyear Rubber Co.'S make) at 65. This is great bar gain for good goods. Their line of shoes and boots for farm wear have reputs. tion for good wear; try them.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES,

Rev Mir Bcaman has been arranging for series of meetings to be held in the Hattertown schoolhouse, this week, and it Is expected to hold the last service for the week, this Friday evening. Rev Mr Luddlngton, who has been his guest, wal expected to assist in the meetings.
 The covenant meeting, preparatory te the communion service on Sunday, vii be held at the church on Saturday after noon at o'clock.
 The annual business meeting of the Baptist society will be held at o'clock Saturday afternoon, following the GOV enant meeting. A large attendance is desired.
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WEST MORRIS.
FELL. AND BROKE A LEG.

John Landmark, while trying to pull a spike from railroad tie, broke the head off and fell, breaking one bone of his right leg above the ankle.
 MT Hallock of Torrington has been visiting his uncle, Jerome Wedge.
 The dance at c. hoschkiss', last Wed nesday evening, passed of very pleasant ly. The next dance is af H. Clinch'a, Monday evening.
 F. A. Hager has commenced painting and renovating the inaide of his store.
 Mrl Wadhams Of Torrington was In town, last week. looking after some oi the children who had haen irregnlsy sn
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DEATH OF THOMAS M. BANKS.


 , Thomas Nj. Banks, who lived with Moses Ogden in Easton, passed away at the Bridgeport hospital on Friday of last week. During the cold spell about Jan uary 1, he fire Za his foot. IT. did not hea! but gangrene set in, and it was though best to have him removed to the Bridge port hospital for treatment. MT Banks was 59 years old, and was born in the town of Weston. He leaves wife, and one son by former wife, (havipg been twice m rried) Elmer Banks, who is the popular clerk at A. B. Curti store at the depot. One sister also survives, Mr- Stephen Chs Sc, of Bridgeport. Tn funeral service was held from the under taking psrlors of Hawley, Wilmot & Ray- holds, at Bridgeport, on Monday a. 12 3O o'clock, Rev Mir B aman { ff1catiBg. Int remains were brought to Stepnev for burial in the village cemetery.
 Miss Mae A. o borne has been pasaing few days as the guest of her cousin, Miss Jennings, of Greens Farms.
 MT and Mrs Edwards $. Beardsley passed Sunday with their mother, Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley, at the Center.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Wednesday, February 8, at the usual hnur and place.
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ROXBURY,
THE B1sHoP-BRADLEY WEDDING.

THE BISHOP-BRADLEY WEDDING.
 The most notable affair of the past week was the marriage of Louie, the daughter of Edwin Bishop, to a gentle man from abroad by the name of Brad ley. Rev Austin Isham tied the knot af his home, as he is unable by reason of advanced years to go away from home for such purposes. A collation. at the Bishop home later in the evening follow ed. It is rumored that MT Bishops eldest son is to take unto himself bride from among the many fair maidens of New Milford.
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TASHUA.

". R. Blackw0od has made business engagement with parties in Bridgeport.
 A large number from Long Hill at- tended the services in Christ church, last Sunday.
 Messrs Edgar, Bunnell and Beers from Bridgeport were calling on J.W. Tread well, Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Wooster visited in HuI- tington over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs George Clark and Miss Mary Clark attended the wedding of Mise Lizzie M. Wheeler and Henry F. Parrott in Bridgepnrt. last week.
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insurance in any way look up R. V. Ma gees ad., which will be found in another column.
ANTICS OF THE LIGHTNING

The good people of Gu nseytown have had an abundant Icopic for conversation in the antics of the lightning in last weeks thunder storm. The electric fluid didn't: enter the houses, but seemed to have 8 mania for fence posts, splittiog a number of posts near the residences of William Fus te aad Arthur SktltOn. A corner of the barn of George Skilton was struck aud some boards knocked off. Near the barn ali 0 the lightning plowed a furrow through snow bank, and f' another spot tore big snow bank to pieces and then disappeared near water tub. Altogether the lightning played havoc, and people in the houses were thoroughly walked up.
 THE KIND OF SNAKES wATERToWN
 RAISES.
 Hacked up on partition in the barn of K. D. Barlow, is the skin of monster black snake which Mir BarloN " killed last fall near tho stone bridge. It measures 71 inches, and the average man thinks he would not care to have met His Snake ship when he was on earth.
 William G. French was 80 unfortunate ss to lose a valuable COW, last week, with milk fever.
 Carpenter George HAskins is building an addition on to the barn of E.. D. Bar low, which he is to use in the robe and mat business.
 Gilbert Williams Is about completing the task of getting out 5000 ties for the Consolidated road. Mir Williams, who occupies the fine Sherman farm in Gurn- seytown, thinks some of retiring from active farm labor. He has been actively engaged all his life in the numbering and farm business and would now be glad 10 sell out and retire to & smaller place. He has a farm of 136 acres lying in enc square block. He regards Gurnseytown as one of the best neighborhoods in town. All are congenial people and good neigh bors, and if he were younger man, would not think of changing. It will be good opening for some active and pro- gressive young farmer.
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SHELTON.
THE noRouaH AND VICINITY,


 The storm of last Tuesday night clos- ed up with heavy thunder shower about midnight.
 The funeral services of Miss Sarah J. Calhoun, sister of Mrs George E. Mitchell, was held, Tuesday evening, at the residence Of the latter, Rev L. M. Kenaston Officiating. The remains were taken to ThompsonviIle, the next mo- h. lag, for interment.
 The Goodwin < Kinfz Go, manu- facsurers of lamps and clock trimmings. ars so move to Wlnased, c0nnss which
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Litchffeld County.
WATERTOWN.
THE MASONIC BALL.

Last Friday evening Federal lodge, No. F, F. & A. M., gave their fourth an- nual ball, at the Tewn hall. About 60 couples were preieiS, including visitors from Waterbury, WJodbury, Thomaston and Bethlehem. There were about 50 couples in the grand march, which was led by Mir and Mrs K. w. Wheeler. Faul man furnished the music, which was of A high class all through and MT Blakes- lees prompting was of the best. Both round and square dances received re peated encoTes. Of all the dances which Federal lodge has given so far this last one was by far the most successful so- cially. Your correspondent has not been informed as to how the financial part of 1t came out, but presume by the number present that all expenses were met by the receipts.
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with the grip. Mrs Northrop, who has been quite ill, is somewhat better.
 Chauncav Raars Is nuita faehla.

A Mrs Browne (quite an aged lady9, was ealing upon the families through the Center, last week, and at the time no one seemed to know who she was or where she came from. One of her near est relatives failed to recognize her as she was making some purchases at the store. She seemed very spry for the age she represented herself to be by her dress and general appearance.
 Charles N. Hatch has been appointed postmaster for Bridgewater by Presi- dent Mo Kinley.
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A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do fer~bv agree to re- fund the nfbnep n a n0-cent bottle nf Grsenes Warranted Syrup of Tar, If it tails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove sattstactory or money refund. ad. ". Fl. HENHs & CO., NeNtown,
 SIC, HDIL z CO., E9ady Hcexs
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THE MISSION AT ST JOHNS.

The mlsslOn WHICH IS now DenlR D6 Au at St John's church, continues to draw large audiences each evening during this week. The subjects of the evening ser vices were such as to throw light on the Roman Catholic doctrines and beliefs and are designed to particularly interest ProtesCants as well as the members of St John's parish. So far both Protestants and Roman Catholics have taken advan- tage of these services. The mission will close tomorrow evening.
 WATERFOWL GRANGE ANNIVERSARY.
 The eighth anniversary of the Water. town Grange, r. of H., took place Thurs day evening, January 26. The lecturers hour opened with song, followed by re- marks on the subject for the evening: "Is ita benefit to mankind that all the avenues of trade be left open to woman" Mics Dora MaCtoon was on the affi m. ative side, D. c. Callendar and George Harper on the negative. Each responded to their names and made the subject very interesting. R. V. Msgee was also called upon to express his opinion, which he did to the point. After the subject had been discussed 6 male quartet and Francis G. and George P. Hubbard and Fred l.. Peck sung. This was followd by dialogue by Mrs Stanley and FIet- cher JudsOn. Next was 8 song, entitled, When the Wind Blows in From the Sea-" by MT and Mrs SlOcum. The last on the program was duet, entitled Beautiful Dove," by Miss Bertha At ood and Mrs Lynus Scott. At 10: 45 all adjourned to the banquet room, where all sat town to table covered with delicious cakes and fruit. After a hearty supper, Worthy Master Estey appointed D. c. Callendar to act as toast master. The first one called on the loor was First Selectman George Harper, the subject being "Grange HOme," whicg was very interesting. Next was R. V. Magee, his subject being "Grange Fur, nishiDgs," also speech on Grange In fuenCe in Our Town," Henry T. Dayton, ending with speech from Howard Peck, member of Hope grange. All seemed to take an interest in the speeches and the eighth anniversary of WaLertOwn grange will long be remembered by those pres ent. There were visiting members of Beacon grange of NurthfieId, Bethlehem grange Of Bethlehem, Morris grange of Morris, and of Hope grange, Torrington. American.
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NEW PRESTON.

REV MR EVANS FAREWELL SERMON. j
 Rev Evan Evans was greeted at the church here, iass Sunday morning, by good congregation, it being his last ser- mon as pastor of this Ecclesiastical soci- ety. For his text he chose 2d Cor. 13 :Il,. and from it drew many good and apt in- structions for our welfare and spiritual prosperity. Many eyes were moistened as he delivered his parting words. He
 poke feelingly of his friendly relations aere during the past six years, and while he endeavored to point out where this church fails in zeal and Christian growth, he had nothing but best wishes for it's future development and power
 He spoke therefore with much earnest ness throughout the sermon and thereby showed the personal interest he felt in the matter under consideration. He leaves his charge here with the sincere good wishes of the majority of his past parishioners for his future work and re- ward. What New Preston churches lose the Kings Highway church in Bridge port will gain, and Mr Evans preaching is better liked, the more and longer he Is heard. Your correspondent hopes he loses nothing in this exchange of pyffpits now made, for the writer kno ws New Preston does, and with him will soon go his wife and her mother, Mrs c. E. Lem- mon, who have go long been identified with this church and society. It will take long time to fill their places here.
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Bethel; Allen Joyce, Rcxbury Station; W. A. Watts, Washington Depot, drug store.
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Bottom Prices.

We make all purchases in this department direct trom the manufactures, tor spot cash, and we can save you money on anything in this lino. We have just unpacked over 5000 pounds of
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Horse Blankets

and you will find them here in all styles, in both stable and square, heavy, medium, and light weights, and all sizes, and what is more to the point. you will find our
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R. H. Armstrong suffered, last week, with what started to be felon, but Dr Macy with lance prevented the full de- velopment of the game and saved MT Armstrong an amount of unnecessary pain.
 Miss Myrtle Perkins of Terryville is visiting her aunt, Mrs H. W. Brown.
 The proceeds of the minstrel show (amateuf) at Pavilion hall, last Friday evening, was $92. General satIsfactiop has been expressed by those who attend ed the entertainment.
 J. ". Marcy of Litchfiald visited his son here, R. A. Marcy, M D., the latter part of last week and over last Sunday.
 Those interested here in the proposed charter of N Staub and others of New Mtl'orc,for water compsny in the near vicinity of Lake Waramsug, will again meet at Pavilion hall, next Monday after noon, to still further give instructions to the special committee appointed. IL is hoped there will be good attendance.
 A. c. Caskey added, last week, to his trophies two fox skins, making seven he has pecured here, this season, with his dogs and gun.
 Benjamin Rowland and Horace McCan enj1yed the grip" part of last week.
 A son was presented to Mir and Mrs c. Dantz at Seth Chnrch's in Wondyille dis trict on W Wednesday morning of last week.
 Several from here attended the funeral of T. c. Jordan at Washington Depot, last Friday; also that of Eugene McHan, just over the town line in New Milford, on Saturday.
 Frank Cable was confined in doors, Ia st week, by illness.
 Mir and Mrs McHan desire through FHE BEE to thank their friends and neighbors, who so kindly remembered thems during the illness and death of their son. Eugene B. McHan.
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Price Lower

than any other store in this vicinity. We ahRll be pleased to show you the goods and prove the statement. Remember that whom In want of anything tn the way of
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their attendance at school the past winter.
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HORSE GooDs !!

We wish to call your attention to the fact AhA& you will nnd everything in this line at our store. You wil find here the largest tocks the best assortment and
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THE KIND OF SNAKES wATERTowN RAISES.