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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
STARTERS in Regular Remnants.

3 cases OF new Pacific Lawns-strict-
~ fast colors, represented in all the
latest styles and efiects-1 4 TT
pattern to customer: Friday /6S
l case Of Merrimac Shifting Prints
fieur de lis, dots, stripes, and HZC
all the latest percale styles UhI
fun 64x64 cloth; Friday. 10
Zephyr Dress Ginghams- a 4
regular 1Oc grade-in waist h6I
and dress lengths; Friday w
Manchester Chamhray in plain navy,
light blue, pink. tan, grey, HIC
and black-12 l2c quality; hAJ
Friday at....---..........-.. w
3 cases OF Celebrated Gibraltar Per-
cales-the finest assortment
we have yet had; light and n
dark ground effects-l0c value hAl
Friday at.....-.............. w
New Sea Island Dimities-American
Organizes and Bstistes: 10c. n ar
i lie, and 15c values; Friday MI
at $500. --.-......-.........O va
Another case-of Foulardines in length
Of 10 Il yards-navy and n . q
black grounds; worth Il lie; NJ
Frlday ......-................ Va
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Genuine French Organdie-good
sheer quality, in figured and 4 or
plain shades-19c and 25c val ~
ues-Friday ................. IL
Special sale of 5000 yards Imported
White z. X, plain and self-colored
Novelties. in wide and narrow
cords-One Of the choicest materials
of the season. and even scarce at 25c
and SOC a yard. We landed 1FH
big special and send them out ~
Friday at the little price Of. "
2,OO0 yards Fine White India
Linen-high grade. sheer flE
quality; all good lengths; Fri nlN
day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
zoo yards of extra fine India Linon-
good sheer grade-quality that 4 NJ
sells regular at soc; Friday VI
al ..................--.
Choice Of all our sll-wool Dress
Goods and Serge, Cheviot, Cashmere,
Foule. Henrietta. and Novelty
materials-values ranging from knH
soc to s1.25 yard; fridays lHS
Remnant Price ................. ~
500 yards double width Plai1s, Check
and Novelty Venetian Cloth - 2H
worth Toe. u lie. and 15c a NJ
yard; Friday, choice .......... O4
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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
RIVER DISTRICT.

Last Friday night, February 16, sur
prise party WAS given to r. @. Mallory
at his home, just as he was preparing to
settle down to quiet evening with his
family. The stiffness without was dis
Gurbed by the footing of horns, the merry
voices of the happy crowd mingling with
that Of the horns. MIR Mallory was taken
by complete surprise. A little later they
were joined by party of merry ones
hailing from New Fairfield and bringing
with them their own music. Shortly at
ter their arrival dancing was commenced
and continued throughout the evening,
with only an intermission for supper.
During the intervals of dancing j. 81.
Higgins entertained the company with a
few selections on the gramophone. All
in all most enjoyable time was had by
all present. Your correspondent hopes
there will be more of these pleasant gath
erings before the commencement OF the
LenLen season.
Mrs b. w. Madigan and son, Master
Harold, visited the Metichawan farm
The first OF the week. Mr. and Mrs Mad
gan are shortly to move to Watertown,
where he has secured a position in a
steam saw mill
Miss EVA Ives Of Merryall has been
visiting her sister, Mrs S. M. Wsldron.
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WOODBURY..
HoroHK1ssy1LLE AND VICINITY

hOICHhlSSNILLE AND VICINITY
AS Horace Warner was driving from
his farm where he had been to feed cat
tie, Saturday morning, the wheel of his
carriage suddenly dropped into a hole,
throwing Mr. Warner violently to the
ground. He was found later by r. G.
Benjamin and carried to his home. Drs
Smith and Reynolds were summoned and
it was found that he was suffering from
severe conclusion, which caused paralysis
of the throat. At present writing he is
more comfortable.
The Whist club will meet with Mr. and
Mrs George FL. Allen, next Tuesday
evening, February 81.
The Hotchkissville and Graded schools
opened Monday, after being closed three
weeks.
Horace Allen is home from Waterbury
for few days.
A four-horse load of Hotchkissville
people went to Waterbury to see Julia
Marlowe play at Polls theater, Tuesday
evening.
81. L. Beardsley, contractor at the
American Shear Co., for a number of
years, Ia about to sever his connection
with the company. He has q situation
with the WaterVille Knife Co.
J. Fl. Cowles, the secretary of the
American Shear Co., has returned from
an extended trip through the Southern
States. He reports business good.
The beautiful snow that came to us
Saturday night is fast disappearing.
The little child Of George Crownshaw
10 very sick with pneumonia.
The sly fox will do well to keep off the
hunting grounds of the Aliens as they
have been more than fortunate of late.
They captured one on Saturday and
another on Monday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
BETHLEHEM,

M. A. Fogg has the local agency for
Reid separator and is very much pleased
with the machine. He has one In his
dairy.
Mrs NJ. A. FogR is convalescent after a
severe Illness with stomach difficulty.
DR. Smith of Hotchkissville attended her.
Mr. Fogg was also indisposed with Sc
we're cold.
Ex-senator j. D. Dayton of Derby
was in town on Thursday. Mrs Dayton
visited her sister, Mrs George Prichard,
of Watertown.
q Mrs Gilbert Allen has recently sprain-
ed her ankle.
Mrs N. L. Bloss has made a recent
visit with her brother, Theodore Atwood,
and mother, Mrs Francis Atwood of
Waterbury.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel P. Hayes have
made brief visit with Washington rela-
Eives.
Charles M. Hatten has re-enlisted in
the regular army and is stationed near
Washington, D. G.
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SHELTON,
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE UNDER LOCK
AND KEY.

MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE UNDER LOCK
AND KEY.
Representative r. G. Perry attended
the meeting of the members of the Legfs-
lature at Bridgeport, on Monday last, for
the purpose Of laying a county tax. They
probably will go shy of that city for the
next meeting, as Sheriff Hawley round
ed them up and got them all into Jail.
State Attorney Fessenden, was there how
ever and they were enabled to leave for
their homes, as he was quite easy with
their delinquencies.
The borough board held their last reg
ular meeting on Tuesday evening and
the usual routine business was transact
ed. The borough election will occur on
the 9TH of March next.
The grocery store and the adjacent
saloon Of Dennis Donavsn were bro
ken into Tuesday night and some liquor
and cigars were taken and little change
left in the money drawer. The police
have suspicious but no arrests have been
made as yet.
Rev F. A. Wales and wife started on
Thursday morning for trip to Florida,
expecting to be absent for 8 few weeks
in that now pleasant CLINE. They sailed
from New York in a steamer of the
coast line.
A number of the members of the goth
century revival band of the Methodist
church went to Seymour on Wednesday
evening and assisted in theY revival SER
vices there in the Methodist church.
Chief Of Police Tomlinson has arrest
ed one of the men who broke into Dem
mis- Donovan's saloon.
DR. Charles T. Baldwin has been trying
the lymph treatment on Thomas Pagan,
who has been i'll for several years, and
who recently was thought to be near his
end. It has been very successful and the
patient is very much improved. The
doctor is also trying it on consumptive
patient.
Joseph Carney has been on trial for
hunting on the Sabbath over near the
Center and was arrested on complaint o
Game Warden e. J. Buckingham.
Selectman Palmer closed four weeks
term OF jury duty, last week, in the Court
Of Common Pleas at Bridgeport.
Last Monday night and Tuesday g
heavy srain storm caused freehet in the
river and the ice went out from above the
dam. The water WAS so high that many
OF the factories had to stop work as the
wheels would not run.
The Watson Brothers have not housed
as much ice as they expected to, having
gathered none from the reservoir here,
but they say they have as much ice now
as they had last year.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23

last Friday from visit to friends In
South Britain.
AT the meeting OF Sc Paul's Guild II
was voted to pay 800 towards the rec
tors salary. They also promised TO pay
the expense of shinglin9 the church IN
the spring should 1t be thought advisa'
| Bile to do it.
The child of Mr. and Mrs Charles Clark
which was quite i'll last week. has great
~ improved, with promise OF speedy re-
| covery.
The invitations are out for party at
Mrs e. K. Smiths on Friday evening,
February 23.
Miss Mary Collins is taking vacation
till March A, before beginning the spring
term.
James Lee has drawn up contract re-
curing q prompt signature OF all who
wish to sell him their milk the coming
year. In this contract he demands one
half a cent commission for seven months
and one quarter the other five months.
There ia lots OF kicking and not very
lOvAble spirit shown towards the boss,
but what else can they do just now?
The amount Of state appropriation for
the schools OF this town is $3.50, being
81 25 per scholar.
Mr. Williams, who has worked the IL.
r. Hawley farm for the past three years,
has bought the William A. Beers farm.
A month ago Mr. Williams also bought
the John Stewart farm nearby adjoining
Mr. Williams can be classed among the
farmer, who make farming pay.
G. Il. Vroman visited the city on bust
ness, last week.
John Bateman, who has been indispos-
ed, is able to attend to business again.
John Thiede, who has been employed
In Waterbury, Ia home on short vaca-
ton.
William Seaman, Jr., visited his par
ents this week.
Mrs Jothams entertained company
from the CITY, this week.
Mrs Cotton is visiting Mrs Harry
Green and MIS- e. G. Turner of New Mil
ford.
Shears 6 Powers have contract from
Andrew Elsonboss and expect large job
from the town and DR. Smith.
Mrs John Mcmahon was the guest of
friends In New Milford, this week.
The penple of Brookfield look forws I'd
each week with pleasureable anticipation
for THE BEE to read the ''Tidings from
Cuba" from our honored townsman and
friend, Hon Samuel Sherman.
The reception of Miss Stebbins' dane
ing class was held in the Town hall, last
Wednesday evening, February 81. 1t
was the social event of the season.
Miss Mamie HaRsn is in New Milford
for few weeks doing dressmaking.
Earl Stevens has accepted position in
q mandatory in Bridgeport and began
work there, last Monday.
George Ball, Jr., is working at his
trade in Dsnbury.
John Mcmahon engaged large force
Of workmen, Sunday. to clear the rail-
road track of snow.
Earl Stevens has resigned his position |
with the Lenox Shear Co. and is engag-
ed in Bridgeport.
The last storm did considerable dam"
age TO our roads.
Fred Green is to move to the house
DOW occupied by Edgar Shears. Mr.
Shears is to move to the Burr place and
William j. Beehler is to vacate the Burr
place and take rooms in the rear Of the
barber shop.
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Sick headache 10 the cause of
untold suffering to many women;
OF neglected families and unhappy
homes. Pleasure is banished from
the life that is subject to these
attacks and yet it is possible to
be free forever from such trying
ordeals. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, by enriching the
blood, toning up the nerves and
strengthening the stomach, make
sick headache impossible and re-
store nervous energy to the de-
spondent sufferer.
Mrs. Fannie B. .Stof7e, of Martins
nile, No., says =. 81 used TO haze terri
ole SICK headacheS, zOhlch That as far
back as can remember. In recent
gears they zOere getting zO0rse. Il few
gears ago, / took treatment fla Special
list in Kansas CITY, but it only rel1eved
me for a z0htle. When I came here tho
gears ago my health zVas u1sera6le. NV
husband zOjho had great faith in DR.. VII
hams' Pink Pills for Pale PsobA<, in
Sfsted maj commence using Them.
after taxing a fezO doses I could see an
improvement and my headache SPELLS
1c'ef-e not so Se0cre. fused four b0xes,
and Sz11ce nat time IhaUe not had any
2fthose attacks and I neUSr /sH so zOeH
In my life" -lrons The Rebu6ftcau,
Bethany, Mo.
At druggists or direct from
DE. Williams MedieinS Co, schenscssdv m W
~ eepts per box, boxes g.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
WESTPORT.
NEWS FROM A LIVELY VILLAGE.

NEWS FROM A LIVELY VILLAGE,
Rev j. P. Ryle is at Lakewood, N. J.,
where he has gone for his health. Dur
ing his absence his parish OF the Church
of the Assumption will be in charge of
Rev B. T. Broderick, Hartford.
Theodore Sanford has been adding new
and improved machinery to his Main
street laundry.
Miss Maud Silliman Of Easton has been
recent guest of Miss Nellie Elwood.
Charles Harris, Westport's new post
master, took possession Of his office,
Thursday. On March he will move it
from It's present quarters on Main street
to No. Hurlbutt's block, State street.
According to an agreement made be-
tween the selectmen and the trolley COM
panies, the fare for riding across the
State street bridge will be one cent, in
the future, or six cents from Hotel
Square to Norwalk or return.
An illustrated lecture on Manila and
the Philippines was given in the Opera
house, Wednesday evening, by Prof
Frank r. Robertson for the benefit of the
Mems League Of the Congregational
church.
Mrs Joseph Haaf and daughters have
been spending week with relatives in
Bridgeport.
Mrs Frederick B. Morehouse of New
Haven is a guest of Mrs Charles Ell. Kem-
per.
Miss Nellie Vaughan of Brooklyn, N.
Y, ia visiting her sister, Mrs William r.
Sniffen.
The Jolly Eight club will hold their
second annual ball in National hall, next
Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs LIE Grand B. Cannon of
New Haven have been recent guests Of
friends here.
The ladies of the Saugatuck Methodist
church gave a Washington supper and
entertainment in Novelty hall, Wednes-
day evening.
The Historical society have elected the
following officers: President, William
Fl. Ssxton; vice presidents, William e.
Staples and DR. Loren T. Day; secretary,
Mrs John r. Gedillot; treasurer, Willard
8. Adams.
The officers of the Wheel club recently
organized are: President, J. Charles
Sniffen; vice president, William T. Stur-
ges; secretary, Harold r. Clark; treas
urer, Goodwin 2. White.
Carpenter Frank Gregory Of Norwalk
has the contract for building the new
residence for Stanley B. Fillow on Clin-
ton avenue.
John J. Croker is clerking In Gault's
West Side market.
News has been received of the death
at Perth, Scotland, Of James Thomson,
who In August went abroad for his health.
For many years Mr. Thomson had been
gardener for the Misses Cockcroft.
Over $50 was cleared by the ladies of
st Agnes Guild, Christ church, at their
apron sale, last week.
A Colonial supper and entertainment
was given by the ladies of the Methodist
church In the church parlors, Thursday
evening.
Sylvester Hurlbutt has rented the store,
No. 2 Hurlbutt's block, and will soon
open cigar and novelty store.
Miss Annie Boyce OF Bridgeport has
been visiting at the residence of Henry
s. Sherwood.
Master Edward G. Nash celebrated his
3sh birthday on Thursday evening last
by being given surprise party by about
30 Of his young friends, at the home OF
his parents, Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Nash, OF
King street.
Mrs r. r. Innis, who has been spend
ing week with friends In Stratford, has
returned home.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
Litchfeld County.
NEW MILFORD.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

| THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
Fred Lathrop of Danbury has opened
a boot and shoe repairing establishment
on Grove street.
| The Mission vacated the room in the
basement Of the Town hall, Saturday,
and located in the room back OF the Jen-
nings building, known IS Smltns AUDI
forum. They held their first meeting,
SATURDAY. night, and IL was well attended.
M, Cassidy has rented the house on
Church street, shortly TO be vacated by
| Charles Neisner.
Walter Fem is progressing very SLOW
ly.
Andrew Booth ia able to get around
with the aid of crutches.
The two children of MIR and Mrs B. D.
Kane are progressing very nicely. The
mouse is still quarantined.
The young and enterprising tradesman,
Carl Hlpp, left on the 9.19 train, Tuesday,
all smiles, and we'll he might, for it is
said that the journeyswould terminate in
MS marrying young lady. The cere-
mony took place in Danbury. The bride
was an acquaintance of Mr. Hipp's in the
old country. Our best wishes 60 for their
future happiness. Minott Giddings 10
taking care of Mr. Hipp's business during
his absence.
Grand ball of the Upton Post, No. IA,
@. A. r., February u. Wildman's string
band in attendance.
Formal reception of the dancing club
on the 26Gh. Music by Wildman's Or
ChesCra.
Charles Neisner spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in New Y ork.
Howard Marsh has accepted a position
at w. Il. BArton's.
The concert at Ingleside, Friday night,
WAS first class. Miss Grace Spencer, vo-
calist, and Miss Bradford, violinist, were
the special artists engaged. Their per-
Torrance was we'll worth double the
price of admission.
Mrs Arthur Murphy is visiting rela-
tives in WinsCed.
Mr. ard Mrs r. S. Andrews and son,
Frank d. Andrews, passed Sunday in
New Milford, guests of Hon A. B. My
gait.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

Rev N. B. Prindle spent Sunday at
Preston City. Mrs Prindle and children
spent few days at Bethel, as guests of
her mother.
Mrs Jessie Gerard was the guest of
Miss Susie Beardslee, last week. She is
improving in health and will occupy her
home here this summer.
Mrs Arthur Willoughby and children
are spending a week at Thomaston.
Charles Thompson bought a small
piece of land on the river road of R. q.
Griffin OF Ansonia. He will build q
house here, this spring.
The new house being built by Mr.
Letter Is nearing completion and he will
occupy it in the the spring.
Adelbert Worden of Shelton is living
with his brother, Eugene Worden, and
will remain through the summer. Mr.
Worden Is in the chicken business.
The pastor, Rev N. B. Prindle, will oc-
cupy his pulpit as usual on Sunday,
Providence permitting.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

On account of the storm no service
was held in the Congregational church,
last Sunday. David Pierce occupied the
pulpit in the Methodist church.
Mrs D. M. Mitchell and Miss Charlotte
Mitchell started for Washington. D. c..
on Monday. They expect to spend a
week at Old Point Comfort.
Mrs c. A. Bradley is Spending a week
in New Haven.
The Ladies' Whist club will meet with
Miss Susie Mitchell on Friday evening.
Mrs A. D. Munson gave tea party in
honor Of Miss Neil Jackson on last Thurs
day evening. Covers were laid for 16.
Whist was the order of the evening.
Frank Metcalf is moving into the house
lately vacated by Burt Bradley.
Mrs G. P. Williams entertained a num-
Der OF lady friends on Friday afternoon
and evening.
Miss Jackson has returned to Brook.
field.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.
EVEN BRIGHT's DISEASE is NO LONGER REGARl
ED AS HOPELESS,

EVEN BRIGHT's DISEASE is NO LONGER REGARD
ED AS HOPELESS.
If you are suffering from kidney, bladder or
uric acid trouble, and have dsspaired lot get
ting help, you should try Swamp Root, the
great kidney remedy. Every reader of THE
BEE may obtain q sample bottle free by mail,
SO you may test it tor yourself and fully Iea.
lfze the truth OF what your friends and fellow
citizens say as regards its marvellous efficacy
and worth.
DR. Kilmer's Swamp Root has been tried and
tested by thousands who stand high in this
community. It is not recommended for ev.
erything, but If you have kidney, bladder or
uric acid trouble 1t will be found just the REM
edy you need: It brings back the rosy flush
of health and strength: it is a purifier and
rebuilder, and is a boon to the weak and all
ing.
10 be confronted suddenly with the knowl-
edge that Bright's disease had hold OF one
was, at one time, equivalent to hearing a
death warrant read but to day, thanks to the
discoveries of science and the researches OF
DIR Kilmer, no case is entirely hopeless Ev-
en- those in advanced stages have been res.
cued and life prolonged by swamp Root
This great remedy is purely vegetable ana
contains nothing that could harm the most
delicate child. 1t Is pleasant TO take and the
regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes are sold
by all druggists. Send your name and addres 9
TO DIR Kilmer & Co., BinghamptOn, N. Z and
a sample bottle and a book telling all about
swamp Root and its w0odertul cures will be
sent to you free,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

The marriage ceremony of Samuel
Thompson and Miss Matilda Bauman &C.
cured in New York, February g..
As usual there will be some changes
mere this spring. viii Leviness will
come to w. Q. Hines farm. Mr
Gilman will 60 to Warren and Will
liam Swift to New York state. Win
keegan will occupy his home here, pur-
chased year ago.
Bert Bowers will soon build house
on the property formerly belonging to
Merritt Hunt.
Mrs Smith Lyon is on the sick list.
Sherman Clark Of Washington is recu-
peratiDg from severe illness at Lee
StOne'a.
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New Haven Co.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
THE DAIRY INSTITUTE.

THE UAIK1 INSTITUTE.
A dairy nstitute will be held here on
February 81 under the auspices of the
state experiment station and the state
board Of agriculture, 1890 a. 10. and
1.30 p. m. Prof Phelps of Storrs will
treat Feeds and Feeding of the Dairy
Herd" q. G. Manchester of Winsted
will speak On 1.-THE Value of an eye in
Farming" and e. G. Birge of Southport
on "Intensive Dairy Farming" Theidai-
rymen of the region are requested by the
Dairymen's association OF the state. to
bring to the netting tags from the feeds
they are using and state the AYERS ge
amount fed each cow Of the kinds. The
public is cordially invited, ladies espec-
tally. Ample shed room for teams. The
railroad station is Pomperaug Valley on
the Highland division, two and half
miles from the village.
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the depot, is always on hand and you can
depend on him doing your work right.
NEW FAIRFIELD
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Roy Smith OF Brookfield is visiting his
grandfather, Edward Jennings.
George Lee has moved on the Dea J..
=. Peck farm, which was vacated by FL
mer Brundsge.
John Waldron has sold his farm OF go
scres to Marshall Treadwell. Price
$1400
Coridan Nickersou has hired the
Rogers farm and will move on it soon.
Ernest Benedict is getting out a car
load Of elm timber to send to Bridgeport.
Walter Chattertop, while cutting wood,
cut a deep cash across the top of his foot,
which will probably confine him to the
house for several weeks.
Several inches Of snow fell on Satur-
day night, but drifted so badly that there
Is no sleighing.
l.. G. Nickerson has traded horses with
Frank Boerman.
The Congregational society and church
each had short business eession on
Thursday evening, and voted to accept
Mr. Berckman's resignation.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-02-23
COSTLY CIDER SELLING.

Tom Weglousky, a Polander living at
South Kent, was arrested, last week
Wednesday, and brought before Justice
OF the Peace @. 8. Smith on the charge
Of selling cider to be drunk on the prem
ises. There were six indictments against
him and he plead guilty TO one of them
and was allowed to go upon the payment
OF fine and costs amounting to $92, 20.
REV g. Fl. SMITH OF PLYMOUTH CALLED
TO ST ANDREWS.
AT q vestry meeting OF st Andrews
church, held Monday morning, It was
voted unanimously 20 extend a cali TO
Rev George Ell. Smith of Plymouth. Mr.
Smith signified his Willingness TO accept
call and will take charge OF the parish
at Easter.
There was combination of the church
service and Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting at the Congregational church,
last Sunday evening. w. nj. Goodwin
gave stirring address on the subject OF
temperance.
Millard Soule and wife and three chill