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SOUTHPORT.
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.

Sheriff F. w. Rubbell was in Bethel and DaDbury, Saturday ;. looking up wit nesses in the case against O. B. Thrall. Some person stole lantern from the stoop of Messrs Davis 6 Sons store, Sat- urday evening, belonging to Samuel Lesher.
 Mrs M. s. Atwood's granddaughter, Florence Hickox of Watertown, eight years old, has been very i'll for the past six weeks, with typho malarial fever, and she now has rheumatism. A trained nurse is In attendance. oIE
 Henry Jackson is busy butcheriDg.
 Harmon Morgan is cutting wood for Franklin Nichols.
 Henry Wells is breaking colt for Rev Father Martyr of Waterbury.
 Clark Lewis, real estate agent of Waterbury, has sold for Mrs Delany, her farm situated just south of the Southford cemetery.
 Homer W. At twood has built . fine box stall in one of his sheds, which will be very convenient when he drives his colt !, as he will know just where to find him.
 Charles Meyer has been building an open shed, a repository for manure.
 Charles Beers drives lately purchased horse.
 Merritt Wheeler moved to the Brass City, last Thursday, Messrs Kemp and Cooper's teams carrying their household goods.
 H. W. Atwood has sold one of his work horses to Charles Wheeler.
 Mrs Sarah Futile is in failing hea lth.
 George l.. Miner moved hay from his farm in Bridge water, last Friday.
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SHERMAN.

MT and Mrs D. B. Mallory visited their daughter in Patterson, Mrs Fl. B. Stevens, over Thanksgiving.
 On Friday four lgentlemen from Dan. bury came to Sherman on huntiL g trip, namely: George Hall, Will Grego- ry, Howard Lewis, and another gentle man. They report having killed l6 birds.
 Mrs R. Hall from Danbury is visiting her aunt, Miss Helen HuDgerford.
 Mrs B. P. Briggs is visiting her broth- CT, Charles I. Leach, in New Milford,
 Mir and Mrs Charles A. Mallory will spend Thanksgiving in Sharon.
 The church Rociable which was held at Walter D. ST edeker's, the 27th, was we'll attended considering the travelling. The evening was CT joyably epent by those present, ir number 26. lThe amount raised was $11 03. Contribution sent in by two who were unable tn attend, $1 50 ms king the 10 al mount $12 53.
 Rersalaers Woodin, father cf LeGrsnd Woodin, an aged citizen ,..died suddenly, Wedneeda morning.
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ed to require . change in climate. His congregation part with him with very much regret.
 Tho assessors meet daily in the Town hall to attend to their duties.
 On account of his health Fire Warden Henry E. Rose, has been compelled to r sign. Fl. P. Hendricks takes his place.
 The Fairfield East Consociation met in the Congregational church on Monday afternoon and dismissed Rev l.. II. Keneston from the pastorate here. The people part with him with much regret but his health and that of his family re- quired change.
 Quite number went from the Sunday schools here to the great Sunday school convention in Bridgeport.
 Rummage sales are gettirg to be quite prevalent among the ladies of the churches.
 Oa Tbureday evening Roger Sherman conncil, o. U. A. 4., entertained visitors from Waldemere council, Bridgeport. The exercises were held in Mechanics hall and . collation. was served in the Town hall.
 DThelmany friends of the:popular drug. gist, J. H. Hartwell, will be glad to hear that the worst of his fever Is past and he hopes in few days now to be able to si' up.
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the sawmill bridge and put in . bridge on the saWmill hill.
 Will Fairchild has moved from A. B. Brush's house to DAnbury.
 Nrs Barr has moved from the Short Woods district to Danbury.
 Fl. Fl. Wildman, Jr., has moved from the house where he was living with his father to the house owned by the Metho- dist society.
 Mrs Hewlett has returned from Ash ford and is now living in her old home again.
 Mrs Edward Jennings and Mrs D. J. Gerow have returned from visit with friends in Paterson, N. J., and Brooklyn.
 A measuring sociable vas held at Dea. con George H. Knowles'on Monday even- ing for the purpose of raising money for the Congregational Sunday school Christ mas tree.
 Representative Elect H. l.. Wanzer has entertained his brother and wife, who rs. side near Albany.
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WASHINGTON,
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES.

"EUOlN6 ANN1tGhSAh1HSs-
 The 2Osh anniversary of the wedding of MT and Mrs Powell 6. Seelev was eel ebrated on Saturday evening, November 17, at the family residence. Over 125 guests were present, and all el j,yed 8 pleasant time. The presents were very handsome and included an elaborate and beautiful dinner set of valuable china, which was the gift of the parents and brothers of Mr and Mrs Seeley.
 There was . wedding anniverssry celebration at the home of MT and Mrs Edward Thayer on Monday evening of this week. All present had pleasant time.
 Miss Lizzie Warren of New Haven visited at the Titus homestead, last week.
 The F. s. M. P. A. Give States Milk Protective Associatior) will bold meet ing on December l, at the Depot, which will be of great importance to those farmers sending their milk to New York
 Charles N. Beach of Church Hill has week on account of illness.
 Last ThursdsY night an interesting meeting of the Pcquasset club was held at its new headquarters, Abernathy cot tage. Dr Ford, who is president of the club, made an interesting address and re- viewed the work of the club for the past 12 years since its organization. During that time the club has raised and used for benevolent purposes the sum Of $1,506 "A. Dr F. I'd also gave some ideas in regard to the aims of the club, etc. The committee, consisting of Dr Ford, Will Watts, Will Hickox, Mrs LilIie Smith and Mrs Arthur Titus, reported on the matter of securing . home for the club for the winter. For that purpose the Abernathy cottage has been rented and through the generosity of Mr and Mrs John Brinsmsde, and also from the using of treasury funds, the house is neatly and satisfactorily furnished.
 A large and interesting surprise party met at the house of Edward Thayer on Monday night.
 Dr Shopp has been away for several days, attending the funeral of his mother.
 c. c. Ford is opening up silica mine.
 Mrs Jay Nettleton, who has been i'll for long time, is not as we'll for . few days.
 John Brinsmade and number of 4un- nery boys attended the Yale-Harvard football game, last week.
 George Watts and family expect to go to Florida, this winter.
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BRIDaEWATER,
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWl

AEFA1RS ABOUT TOWNs
 MT and Mrs Andrew Roberts and Mae. ter James Roberts and Mics Harriett Roberts of New Milford were the guests of Mrs Eli Roberto, recently.
 Mfss Mabel Keeler, who is attend ;pR high school in Bri6g port, was the guest of her parents, MT and Mrr R. J. Keeler, few days this V eek.
 Miss Flora Keeler is visiting friends in New Haven.
 MT and Mrs Jof n Ford of Southvflle were in town on Thursday.
 A thunder storm, November 25.
 The dance in the hall on Friday even- ing WIS very CT joyable affair. Nusic was furnished for dancing by the Nor throp < Beers orchestra of New Milford At IA o'clock fne supper Was served and dancing was kept up till the early hours of the morning, when all return cd home.
 James Wheeler Goldsmith of New Nil- ford has charge of the dancing school for children, which commences tonight 1t the Eesidence of J. A. Greer, with quite . Af9e class.
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KENT.
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD,

NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
 Miss Fidelia Pond of Branf>rd is visit ing at the home of Mrs R. Frisbie.
 Mrs R. J. Hopson, who has been spend- ing several weeks with relatives in New London, and Poughkeepsie, N. Y., return ed to her home, Monday.
 The Microbine Medicine Co. of New York have engaged Gibbs hall for two weeks are giving nightly concerts. Their engagement ends Tuesday night.
 Most of the farmers have got their to- bacco stripped and several of them have delivered to the warehouses in New Mil ford.
 J. F. Gibbs is spending Thanksgiving with relatives in Brooklyn, N. Y. He will return home Saturday
 Thomas Collier is in Pine Plains, N Y, experimenting the placing of handsome bronze monument at the graves of his fa- ther and mother.
 A number of people in the village have received by mail. during the past week. a
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ROXBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
 Ellie Thomas carried large load of turkeys and chickens to the Derby mar kets, last Tuesday.
 A number of our townepeople have been i'll with grip the pact week. Among the number are elecs Sheldon Smith, Rev John Sparklin and MT Neal.
 Work is being pushed rapidly at the Armour Co s garnet mine. A large mill has been erected and the works will be started in the early spring.
 The Booth school closed for weeks vacation, the 231, also the Weller bridge school.
 A little girl at John Wayne's had the misfortune to cut |, if the end of her thumb, last Monday, in . hay cutter.
 MT and Mrs Burton Hodge, Mrs Odell and Miss Thompson spent Thanksgiving in Bridgeport.
 The long rain storm, Sunday night and Monday, was appreciated as water came into dry wells in many places.
 Last Thursday evening Dr Pullman. presiding elder of the Methodist church, was present at the prayer meeting. Dur ing the services, Dorothy Grace, infant daughter of the pastor. was baptized.
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HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

There was large attendance at the Ladies' Aid Society meeting of Hunting ton Congregational church, last Wednes- day, at the home of Mrs D. A. Nichols. A fine supper was served and go0dly cum of money was raised for the soclety's treasury.
 Mrs David Wheeler has as usual 6 large variety of beautiful plants and flowers.
 The entertainment at the Lower school house, Friday evening, was very pleasing and instructive to old and young. "The Story of the Pilgrims" was very prettily given by the pupils, and Miss Eastman deserves credit for drilling the children so we'll. There is to be another exercise at Christmas tide. The funds are for the library for the school.
 Mrs Ernest Upton is in Bridgeport with her niece, Mrs Sherbert, and ex- poets to remain for several weeks.
 Aisf Georgeana TomlinsonIspent few days with Mrs Charles Jennings, last week.
 The church service is at II o'clock. Those who can attend church will ap- preciaLe the pastors sermons as MT Brooks is an excellent preacher. All are invited.
 Benjamin Beard has bought the house and barn belonging to Oscar Hubbell and is moving the same to Shelton.
 Rev MT Brooks will preach at the Union Thanksgiving servic to be held in the Shelton Baptist church, Thanksgiving day.
 Mrs Garfield of South Britain is Yisit- ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Tomlinson.
 Jeremiah Sharpe has returned from an extended visit in Maine.
 August Werder is building an addition on his barn.
 Master Charles Tomlinson Is still unable to attend echuol on account of rheuma- tism.
 Charles Goodman has taken his fathers place ss milkman and intends to increase the route.
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EDUCATION BY MAIL.

You study at home. You do not have to leave home to secure the education |; branches, architectural, mechanical and ornamental drawing, mechanical and cleo. trical engineering and many others. The International Correspondence schools If Scranton, Pa., has over 250, 900 students and graduates and assists competent students to good positions. I will be at the Grand Central hotel, Newtown, De- cember 10 and II, and would be pleased to have you call. If interested write for circulars to H. H. Kitchen, Rep., 154 Main street, Ans0nia, Conn.
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N1W MILFORD.

William G. Lathrop will shortly move his family into the house r. gently erected by Miss c. Sanford, on Railroad street.
 Sherman Green was in town, Friday of last week.
 Fl. K. Smith of Stuff Id was in town, Friday. The vaudeville entertainment given at the Town hall, Thursday night, was ar enjoyable affair and Miss Alkaline Buck, who arranged the entertainment, deserve much praise for the manner in which it was given, and the financial succese attained.
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THAT THROBBING HEADACHE.

Would quickly leave you if you used sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back it not cured. Sold by R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown; s. 0. Bull 6 Co.,, Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Rox. bury Station Edward A. Honan, Mer- winsville; William J. Beehler, Brook
 field; William B. Hawley, Sherman, Druggists.
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SHELTON.
A BELOVED PASTOR DEPARTS.

Rev l.. M. Kepeston ficiated in the pulpit of the Cong 'egational church, las: Sunday, for the last time. In the, morn. ing service there were 15 admit ed to the chu1ch by letter and un confession ot faith and MT Keneston gave some part. ing words of advice to the church. He with bis family removed to West Br' ttle- boro, Vt., where he has accepted the pastorate of church as his health seem-
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PetticOats.
as9 Main St., Danbury.

ensilage cutters, Hero and Am ,c1can feed 9oodhue pumping and power ealVaniSed stee! wind mills with galvanized steel or wood towers, steel tanks, corn huskers seed Clark Cutaway harrovs. Farm Machinery The Olds. Bates and Edmonds and Burner'e Gas and Gasoline Engines. shall be pleas- cd to call on any one that needs these fmple ments. or call at my house. WALT FER H 9LOVER. Newtown, Conn. Ag mt far VaiJ 7tas
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EDITORS AWFUL PLIGHT.

F. N. Higgins, EdltUr Seneca, (lls., ) News, was fiji :cted ftr years with piles that no doctor or remedy helped until he tried Bucklel's Arnica Salve. He writes two boxes wholly cured him. Ie's the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold R. Fl. Beers G Co.,, New town; 5. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook {; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Statior Edward A. Honan MerWiDsville; William J. Beehler, Brookfeld; William B. Hawley, Sherman, druggists.
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WHAT SHALL WEsHAvI FOR DISSHRT7
 This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer 1t to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking! Add hot water and set to cool. FlavOrs :-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At our grocers. 10 eta. .
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NEW FAIRFIELD.

TOWN AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS.
 The selectmen were at the Town hall on Monday tn receive bids for the build- ing of wooden bridge on the old turn pike road, but no bid was offered.
 D. H. Disbrow has put new plank on
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Ribbon Bargains.

Double faced ribbon. tall desirable colors. width 40 and 50. price 17c. value 39c yd.
 White Metallic tafteta, beautiful lustre taf feta, widths SO and 100. price 19c yd. value 45c Plain silk ribbons. hemstitched. soc quality. price 19s yd
 A heavy black taffeta with cord edge. price l7o yd; value 96c yd
 Pillow ribbon. handsomely shaded, three colors, price s9c yd. value 45c.
 Bolero lace jackets. prices e1 50, l 75 and co each Lace sailor collars, price b9c to 500
 All over lacas for dress waists, over work, price 76c, q. l !95, go to6 eOyd
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NEW PRESTON.
A GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION.

A GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION.
 On Monday evening of this week oc' cured at O car K. Beeman's the observ. ance of the 50 b anniversary of the mar. riaRe of MT and Mrs Beeman. Their rel atives and many of their friends in this place were present, beside Ar and Mrs Cyrus W. Jones of New Haven, Mr and Mrs K. D. Beeman of East Kent, Mrs Emeline Hine of Southford, Mr and Mrs Albert Smith of Washington. A token in the shape of gold coin was presented during the evening to the worthy couple lation on the part of their friends that they had been spared together to cele- brate this day: Many witty stories were frequently by Hon H. O. Averill, who Acceptably filled the office of chairman for the occasion. Several instrumental solos and duets we've rendered by Mrs c. W. Jones and Mrs Fl. W. Beeman on the piano and H. W. Beeman on tho violin. An old military song was finely rendered by K. D. Beeman during the evening. Original poem was composed and sent in Miss Helen Curtis and read by Mrs Sher- man Cogswell. After the literary and musical exercises fine collation. in the dining room was enjoyed by all present
 
 times" on the violin. Just what our an- cestors danced after was most heartily enjoyed as rendered by E. D. Beeman, E. J. Cable and others. The midnight hour sounded from the clock before the guests made their adieus and we believe everyone who was there felt 1t had been one of the most pleasant evenings ex. perienced this season and the worthy host and hostess seemed most pleased of all.
 PEOPLE WON'T GO TO CHURCH IN STORMY
 WEATHER.
 Rev MT Becker preached last Sunday to small congregations owing to the in. clemency of the weather. The majority of people will not exert themselves over much or subject their horses to extra ex. posture in order to attend church on stormy Sundays.
 Mrs K. Fl. Besrdsley was the guest of Mr and Mrs Noble s. Bennett in New Milford from Wednesday of last week till the first part of the present week.
 Miss aoidie Watson's pony got beyond her control, last Saturday, As she was leaving this village for her bone in MerryalJ, and she was thrown out on Deacon D. Burnham's lawn. Luckily Miss Watson escaped all injury exc pt scratch on her forehead and . severe shock to her nerves.
 A cousin of Gov Theodore Roosevelt of New York was tha gue t,'akt VI e. ,of Ar and Mrs J. B. Stillson.
 Alfred Whtttlesey of Minnesota fs at present the guest of his brother, Robert Q. Whittleeey: It is IS years since Al fred visited Connections, altb ough the first 30 years of his life was passed here except the time of his United States ser vice in the 2d Connectict Regiment. Fl. A., during the late Civil war. Your cor wss glad to see him once more and hope his future home will not be located again so far from the east.
 Miss Cynthia Knapp on Christian street has another poarder In the shape of young child brought to her for care from Woodbury by the town authorities of Washington. l.. Alfred Ohmen started for Florida on Monday of this week.
 B. s. Morgan has again commenced hie weekly triIs with sea food to supply All patron in this vicinity.
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DEATHS.

NEW MILFORD. Friday. November 23, Peter Esp-ttte. hg' 72 years
 HELrnN. saturday. November A. Mrs Eme- HERMAN: Nov mber 2l. Rev Ma'quis N. Curtis A-- 7o years.
 AsT N Nrven Der P Mrs Amelia Wilson. wit- f Wilson.
 HE MIN. kovembe, 2b. Jennie E. simony. age % v+ars
 OXFORD Novembr s. Burton Scranton. aged 70 years
 SIBERIA Move mber 2s. Rensalaer Woodin
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Tay Tor, Curtie $ Co. have some bar gains for the ladies in woolen blankets and outing funnel. They also have 8 special value for the ladies in fleece lined ahoee
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WATERTOWN.
GUERNsEYTOWN

Mrs Curtis Atwood and two daughters
 have returned home from New York state. Mr and Mrs Hyron Wheeler arc the happy parents of daughter, born No- Yember 26.
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 Grange on Monday evening.
 Mrs Walter B. Lake is on visit to her brother in Litchfield.
 Mrs Susan Curtis and granddaughter of Northf1eld invited her daughter, Mrs Perkins, last week.
 Editor Smith of THE BEE was in town, last week.
 William D. Flower is building an ad- dition to his barn, 32x12 feet.
 c. N. Flower is repairing the ell of his house. George Smith of Woodbnry Is doing the work.
 Stowe & Thompson have moved their steam sawmill from A. Lakes woods to Terryville.
 Jillson Brothers have been in town fin- ishing up their job in A. T. Minors woods and getting ready to move.
 The annual meeting of the auxiliary to the Woman's Board of Missions will be held in the chapel, December 2, Fri day, at 2 30 D. m.
 Tho two children of l.. P. Judd are re- covering from scarlet fever and there are no new developments In the family.
 Charles Hill has moved his family from the M. K. Doolittle farm to- the1 Harvey Crane place, which is now owned by his children.
 Merritt E. Griswoid has sold his place to W. M. Hurlbut of Waterbury, who will make extensive repairs on the house.
 Miss Troope has closed her school In the Center, and on Friday evening the patrons of the scho ol gave her . fecep- tion at F. Kirchberger's.
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TO CURE X COLD IN ONE DAY druggists refund the money ii 1t tails to cure E. W. Grove's signature is on each box, 26c
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AMONG THE TOBACCO RA1sERs.

AMONG THE TOBACCO RAIsERs. The long damp spell, last week, waa an ideal tobacco storm. The length o1 the storm with its high temperature en- abled most growers to get down . large part and many all of their crops. Quite number in the north part of the town have delivered their crops, 60 far with out any kicking on the part of the grow. CTS.
 The school in West Iron Works has been closed for over week, owing to a break down of the stove. A meeting was called to get permission to buy . new one, but as no one was present the dis trict Is in . dilemma. James Lee now has his new windmill set on 30 foot steel tower ,on the site of the barn that was burned, for pumping water from we'll there for use in his house and barn.
 Jay Potter is trying to dispose of his tools and machinery 90 he Can leave town the first week in December.
 Nearly all che apples sold in town have now been shipped, to the great relief of the growers.
 Herbert Lake has now in use . feed " work, his five horse power gasolene engine furnishing the power.
 Owing to the storm of Sunday the church attendance at both churcheS was very light.
 Jay Potter has sold his tobacco to J. Stewart Halpine, last week.
 Charles R. Clark and wife, with Mas ter Philip, will come up from N CIV York to help Judge Griffin eat Thanksgiving dinner.
 Mrs Sagendorf will entertain her broth CT, William Williams, of New Rochelle, N. Y., also his son, William F., of the United States Navy. Their son, John Sagendorf, will be home from Waterbury, bringing gentleman friend, also Mies Flo and Miss Lucy from New Haven.
 Miss Sarah Fairchild is spending the holiday week with her sister, Mrs K. G. Peck.
 Rev E. l.. Whitcome and wife are on. tertaining out of town friends.
 The Young Peoples society of Chris tian Endeavor will, through the month of December. hold it's meetings at 30 p. m:, Sunday, instead of in the evening. Mias Josephine Smith has been quite indisposed, the past week.
 Herbert Hawley is quite sick at his home with diphtheria. !Y erected jobs upon the Northrop and Randall plot in the Central cemetery. At the grave of the late Betsey R. Nor. throp, a very neat design in Barr granite. and the grave of the late Almon Randall (late president of the National Iron bank of Falls Village) has been marked by . beautiful dark Chester granite stone. George W. Hall of Falls Village placed his order with Arthur H. Bolles of New Preston. Both jobs are very nicely K ecuted and adds greatly to the beauty of the Northrop and Randall plot.
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HandkerchiofS.

Every day brings us nearer to Xmas and the holiday handkerchiefs are coming lively.
 One big bargain has come that wo must put forward for our customers, . lace trimmed handkerchief. .win retail in some other store