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sOUTHBURY.
PERSONAL CHAT.


 Miss Mary Munson is spending few weeks at Amherst with Mrs Jennie Reed. Mrs Nj. $. Atwood and Mrs Perry yisi- ted thsir daugh era in Watertown, ra- gently.
 Mir Emmer son from Waterbury. who ia agent for Glenn Brothers, Rochester, N, Y., is canvassiDg the town selling fruit trees, shrubs, etc., and stopping at the Oak Tree House.
 Miss Stuart from Goshen is caring fer Gidney Stiles, who is quite i'll.
 B. M. Tatrle entertained friends on Sunday.
 Merritt B. Wheeler filled his large ice house, last week, putting in 60 tons.
 Some time ago there was large elrn tree blown down neac Stephen CDllins' which waA estimated to be 200 yesrs old and was 75 feet high. The other day Mr Gel 'ins decided to cut it up and made the first cut about nine feet from the roots. Just as he had 1t cut in two the roots, with the nine feet of the trunk, spring back into place from which 1t had blown over, much to his surprise. The rest of the tree was cRrled to MT Collins house for wood, but the trunk of the tree has been left to stand as a curiosity.
 One day last week, E, M. Futile, John Futile, Fl. B. Peck, Walter Warner and Edward Munson went on fishing excur- sion to Bethlehem, and they were well repaid for their trip, bringing home with them 211 nickerei and perch.
 Henry K Munsor has had graat sue. cess fox bunting. Ia tue last six weeks he has Killed II foxes.
 Miss Cora E. Wheeler, who has been visiting her uncle, D. W. Corkl;n of Bridgeport, for the last two week., re- turned home, last Wednesday,.
 Mir and Mrs Samuel Warner, Jr., were calling on his parente, one day last week.
 Mrs Gidney Stil"s is down with an at- tack of appendicitis.
 o. W. Ambler ard son are erec.iDg 8 barn at their tenement house.
 Mrs Reuben Barnes is sick with com. plication of diseases.
 Charles 5. B@own is having one of his barns reehipgled.
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ed her relatives on Saturday, January 27 viz.. MT and Mrs Nehemiah l.. Bios. Mr and Mrs Hiram B. Atwood, MT and Mrs A. c. Lake and children.
 The Watsnn's left on Wednesday for several weeks stay with their sons in Derby. William Wstson's condition is considered favorable.
 Miss Agnes Bloss is in Watertown fo1 6 prOtracted visit.
 Mrs Frank Stoughton visited at Will. liam Stoushton's in Derby on Monday, January 22.
 Miss Dora A. Bloss is at Truman Percy's in Watertown for short period of time.
 Hollister Jackson recently severed his left thumb so that Dr Reynolds found amputation at the first ioipt re qulsite. He is doing as we'll as could be expected.
 Hollister Jackson had the misfortune to cut off tbe end of his thumb, last week
 k. M. Crane is at work in shop in Waterbury. MT and Mrs Zenas Candee of Water. bury spent Sunday at her fathers, J. E. Thompson's.
 Joseph Hunt has sold his oxen to w. s. Blakeman of Watertown.
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LOYG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

hEIHOD1ST CHURCH NOTES. Sunday, February 4, divine worship with sermons by Rev Joseph l.. Guern- ssey. at l0;45 a: m. and 7 p. m. Morning topic, "The Training of the Young" Evening, "Modern Idolatrv." Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 7.3O. topic, Life Mottoes." Strangers are cordially invited.
 F. s. Shelton conducted the prayer meeting, this week.
 Rev and Mrs Guernsey are in Bridge port spending the week.
 At Hurd's cream of wheat two pack agef for 25 cents. Pillsbury vitos lOc 8 package. Best oil 12c gallon st the store. Lowest prices in everything at W. N. Hurd's.
 Miss Ger rude Bes rdsley of Monroe is visiting her sister, Mrs k. M. Beardsley.
 Origin Downs, former resident of this place, now of New Canaan, has re- gently been visiting old friends.
 Martin A. Beach and Miss Kuhn were married on Wednesday evening, January A, by Key c. H. Doupe at the home O. the bride. His friends gave him 6 sere. made during the evening, after which they were invited in and royalty enter tained.
 Miss Clara Hall, who has been i'll for several weeks, Is now able to sit up little.
 Charles Burr has gone to Long Island for the winter.
 MiRs Fannie Walker has visited Mrs Ray Rovden in Bridgeport.
 Miss Hattie Winton is boarding at Mrs Peet's and working in K. c. Tousey's factory.
 Rosetta Reed has bought the old or gan in the Methodist church.
 F. s. Shelton's painting department Is filling up quite fast.
 The mill Is doing an increase of busi- ness. Another car load of corn just In. The farmers are bringing In logs to saw.
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WASHINGTON.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.


 Prof Dolge instructor in geology from teachers college In New Y York, will lec- ture on minerals for the benefit of oul public library, sometime during nex. month. The professor boarded in town last summer and made many acquintan. ces.
 It is rumOred there will be ball over Washington's birthday and some of our young city friends will make the White Inn merry over the holiday.
 Miss May Hartwell has been visiting friends in New York.
 The Monday club will hold their Fed eration meeting on Saturday, ,the 10th, at the parsonage. It is hoped Mrs D. R. Rogers of Woodbury will address the club on federation topics.
 Mrs Robinson's sister, who has been in Washington during the summer, left for Toronto on Tuesday.
 Mrs Stephen Warehouse enterta ined several of her friends st tea, one evening last week.
 AlonZ0 Hatch gave his exhibition of moving pictures, Monday evening, by means of the Edison animotoscope. There was large audience and much in- terest was shown in this entertainment, which has been very popular in sur- rounding towns.
 Mrs Joseph West has several dancing classes st the Gunnery, this winter.
 Miss Fanny Knox ia teaching music at the Ridge.
 0. A. Prindle went to New Haven on business, one day this week.
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BEDDING.
NEWS NUGGETS.

Miss Susie Mitchell and s. J. Mitche Il of South Britain recently visited at J. L. Sanford'a.
 Milo Osborn drives & new hcrse pur~ chased from F. Bearsley.
 M. 5. Driggs has returned to Brooklyn after spending week with friends in town.
 Miss Ada Todd Is vi.iting at Miss Julia Sanford's.
 MT and Mrs Charles Selleck and niece, Miss Marion Selleck. returned to Boston, ], last week, after few days visit with Miss Polly Selleck. Mrs stephen Barnum of Long Ridge has been passing a week with her daUgh- ter, Mrs Ebert Sanford.
 The household goods, stock and farm ing implements of Daniel O'Keefe were sold at auction son Friday. Mir OKaefe and family have moved to New York City.
 The next convention of the Asbury Epworth League will be held in the Methodist church on Wednesday even- ing, February II. An interesting pro- gram is being prepared.
 Musical evening" was observed by the Students club at the home of Rev and Mrs Y. M. Moody on Monday even- ing, and an unusually attractive program was enjoyed by large number present. Many thanks are due Miss Eleanor Os- porn, who was untirip9 in her efforts to make the program one long to be remen- bered in the history of the club, as fol- lows:
 Piano dnett, "MaZurka." Eeyfn
 Mrs Bandle and Miss Osborn Solo, "When the Tide comes in," Willard.
 Miss Williams. Piano solo, "salterello." Milk.
 Mrs E, H. Smith.
 Miss Sarah Sanford. Solo, "A Hunting song.'' Fhelley.
 Miss Hattie wakeman. Solo, "Across the Hill" Chadwick.
 Mrs Moody.
 PART II Solo. "Once Again." Sullivan Quartet, "Eventide.'' Dr smith, M MooAy. ,
 Mrs Randla Solo, My God and Father, while stray"
 MT Sanford. Vocal duet, "Barcarolle," Rowland
 Mir and Miss Williams. Plano duett, Midsummer Nights Dream"
 Mendelssohn.
 Mrs Sherwood and Mrs Moody Mrs Sarah MeIlen is able to be up about the house again after a severe attack of bue &tlpS WHICH Will De &OOO news 10 ner friends.
 Philo Lyon and daughter Mrs Ed ward Williams, spent few days, recently, in Norwalk visiting friends. Mrs Edward Ryan and daughter, Liz zie, have been visiting their cousins in Norwalk.
 Miss Nellie Ryan has been staying at home during the absence of her mothe r and sister, who have been visiting in NOrwaik
 Miss Josie Lovely, who has been visit ing her parents, has returned home to New York.
 Miss Laura aud Alfred Andrews have been visiting their grandmother, Mrs s. Todd.
 Miss Jennie Dudley was obliged to close her school for two weeks on ac. count of severe attack of grip. She hopes to be able to resume her school duties before long.
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OXFORD.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES,


 Services in St Peter's church are to be held each Sunday afternoon through next month at l.30 and at Cl rist church, Quaker Farms, at II 8. m.
 R. B. Limburner is quite sick at his home in Red City. He is attended by Dr k. ". Davis of Seymour.
 The blacksmith shop in the Center has been re-opened, and those who have work to be done will not be obliged to go out of town. This town experienced 8 severe touch of genuine winter weather on Friday lsst, the day and night be- ing by far the worst of the season thus far. Coming as it did SO soon after the mild day preceding, it WAS felt much more. Some damage was done to fences by the high winds.
 On Thursday evening, last week, there gathered at the Oxford House small party, though merry one. The occa- sion being partly in nature of 8 surprise party to congratulate Stiles Tucke r, who on that day attained bis majority. Though 1t was stormy outside it was de- cidedly pleasant for the few who can e. The time was passed with music and dancing. Many were prevented from coming from cut of town by the storm and bad trsvelipg.
 Rev G. L. Schsffer has been suffs ring from severe cold for few days.
 Wedding invitation had be en ise ued to the marriage of Miss Lucy H. Hummell of the Center to Henry I. T,uedean of Waterbury on Thursday evening, this week. But considerable surprise was caused when they concluded d to have the ceremony performed on Saturday even ing, Rev G. L. Schsffer officiating at his home in Red City. The newly married couple intend to begin hou -ekee ping in Waterbury In the near future, but will be at home for the reception of friendt at the home of the bride in about twf weeks. May their journey through life be happy and pro- porous one.
 The young people are again erioyiog the skating, though it is. not as good ae was the first period.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
 A covenant meeting will be held at the Ba ptist church, Saturday, February 3, at 230 pm.
 The meetings will be held, next week, as follows: Sunday evening, Lower S'epney; Tuesday evening, Lower Step- ney ednesday evening, Baptist church, Stepney Center; Thursday evening, Judd's district.
 Communion service will be held, next Sunday, February 4, in the Methodist church.
 Leonard Lord is guest of his grandfa- ther, James Lord.
 Mrs L. A. Beach is visiting her sister, Mrs Jane Taylor.
 Mrs l.. T. Shade Is quite sick with grip.
 Bessie Hayes spent Sunday with friends in Monroe.
 Last week Thursdsy morning. James Bridle, who was visiting his daughter, Miss Nellie Bridle, was severely iriure d. He went out the kitchen door and when on the second icy step he fell, striking his side on the edge of the upper step. A physician was called and found three ribs broken. MrsCarOline Dayton has returned from recent visit in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Mary Beers is quite sick with a se- were cold.
 MT and Mrs Andrew Curtis have recov- cred from an attack of the grip. Friends from out of to Wn have been visiting at Bert Joyce's. Mrs Clay, who now resides in Bridge port,is in town for short time, assisting old neighbors and friends. Mrs William Bigelow has assisted Mrs John Benedlct during her illness. Mrs B. n 3dict is some better and her many friends wish her speedy recovery. George Turner spent Sunday in New York State, where he went to visit his fa- ther, who is sick. Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley visited her daughter in Monroe, recently.
 Miss Elizabeth Vetter entertained a lady friend from New York, last week. Miss Winnie Wakeman is visiting in Brooklyn, N. Y. Misses Frances and Jessie French, MT and Mrs Birdsey Sherman and Miss May Osborne attended the funeral of Theo- dore Beard in Danbury on Tuesday. Mir Beard was native of this town, remov- ing to Danbury when quite young man. His very friendly and happy disposition l made for him host of friends. Miss M. K. Seeley is in Ansonia with her sister, Mrs Frank Burr, who has two children quite sick. A. J. Hull of the Yale Law school was home over Sunday.
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THE COMING FARMERs' rNsrrrUrE,

The farmers institute which meets at Easton Center, February 2, bids fair to be one of the best meetings EAston has had for many day. A letter from the vice president of the association to E. SeeleY, from Edwin Seeley of Roxbury, says he expects to be present. Those who have heard MT s eley know he al- ways has something good for the farm CTS. All try and be present at tae meet- ing. The following program is printed for distribution:
 Address of welcome by Prof W. M. Gallup.
 IA Mlddletown Dairyman," E. C.. Birge.
 nursery, etc.," Edwin Hoyt.
 "Cattle feeding and cattle feed in the market" Dr k. H. Jenkins.
 "Fertilizars home mixed VI. manufsct- ured," Prof c. s. Phelps.
 A question box in chs r9e of T. s. Geld, secretary of State Board of Agriculture
 Bring note book and pencil and be pre- pared to ask questions. All are vel come, especially the ladies. The ladies of the Grange will provide dinner for the speakers and hot tea and coffee for all. The program will be filled out with music.
 Miss Mae SeeleY has the sgercy for pr Chapman's great book of D. L Moody's life. pr Chapman, lie long friend of MT Moody, consented to write his great book provided all the royalties should go to the educational institutions MT Moody labOred for during his life.
 Miss Banks is csnvassing for the Lar kin soaps. All who have used Them need no other recommendation. They are fine.
 Miss Frances Seeley is visiting friends in Weston.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.
SHELTON.
A CLOSE CALL FROM DEATH.

Richard Dunn, an employe of the Hun- tinRton Piano Co.,, was looking in the tI' evator well to see where the elevator was and belpR little deaf did not hear 1t coming down, and it caught him and pressed his head down on the bar or the gate. The man on the elevator felt it hit something and immediately reversed It and thu saved Dunn from having his head cut If. As 1t was, he received very serious scalp wound, but It ls thought that he will recover from lt' After the wound was dressed by LIT Randall he was taken to his home in Der by.
 REV J SMITH ACCEPTS A CALL TO NEW
 HAVEN.
 Rev A. J Smith of tue Methodist church will leave at the close ot this year to accept call to the Grace Meth- 0dIst church In New Haven. He has been here since April last and the church has been very prosperous under hts work and they are very much disappointed that he cannot remain.
 CHARLES O BURR PLEASANTLY REMEM
 BERED.
 Charles G Burr of this place, who has, until recently, been connected with the Corset Go. of Birdseye & Co.,, formerly of this plaC9, but now of Brid geport, re- ceivrd some handsome presents from the work people, who thus showed their ap- preciation of his superlntendepcY of them for long time past. MT Burr was much surprised, but grealy pleased with this manifestation.
 O. Saturday evening, young man went into the laundry of Charlie Hing on Adams Block and got in sltercRtion W ith Johnnie QuonG, young Chinese, neph- ew of Hing, knocked him down and he became insensible. A doctor was called and he finally was brought out of uncon- sciousness and could not speak. He lay in a bad state through Sunday, but on Monday was much better, though still con- fned to his bed. The young man, Rob- erE Main, was arrested and plead guilty to the assault.
 Frank McCabe, whe has been clerk for D. N. Clark for several years, has re- signed and left.
 Silas Bragg, formerly of this place, now of New York, was married, last Tuesday, to. Mary K. Powers, neice of James Powers residing on Long Hill sv- enue.
 The Bpard of Relief completed their labors last Monday. They were not very ECA "AbA hRPA4NhHSSs
 W. s. Sturges, wife and daughter went to New York for few days visit, last week.
 The river, which has been cleared of ice during the January thaw, was again frozen oyer during the recent cold wave.
 One of the trolley cars coming up from Bridgeport, Thursday night, broke a wire and the next car following caught in 1t and disarranged the wires near by causing a great display of electricity to the fright of the occupants of the car. The car 6nally was disentanRled and came on to It's destination.
 The praying band held three meetings In the Town hall, last weekEWedEesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Capt J. D. BatchG Ter of the American Volunteers was present and there was good attend Rnce and much interest.
 At the Congregational church, Sunday evening, Moody memorial service, ar- ranged by the pastor, was held. Several, who had been acquainted with MT Moody or studied in his schools, gave brief ad-
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SOUTHPORT.
soUrHFoRD's NEWS BUDGET.

Members of the Young Mems Christian Association of Ansonia are expected in the near future at the Union Chapel, the entertainment to be fine concert. Sup- per will also be served by the ladies of the parish.
 Mir and Mrs Franklin Nichols were en- tertained at the home of MT and Mrs George Candee of Seymour, last Tues day.
 Master Georgie Wylie has been suffer. ing from the effects of very severe cold. Dr Shepherd attends.
 Frank Nichols, William Wheeler and Clifford Hawley are procuring their ice.
 Latest guests at George k. Garlick's are Jay 0. Lyon of Washington and Mrs J. B. Wheeler of Waterbury.
 Mrs Lester Thompson spent last Fiji day at the pleasant home of Mrs Joel Strong.
 Mrs M. s. Atwood recently visited her daughter, Mrs Howard Hickox of Wa5ertown.
 Miss Alice Matthews was out of town over Sunday, visiting at the home of he r sister in Waterbury.
 It Is reported that Rev G. L.. Shaffer is suffering from the grip.
 This Is pretty good winter weather!
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SHERMAN.
AN ERROR CORRECTED.

There is little error concerning the local photographers camera as 1t is of the pneumatic bulb instead Of the press button system. And as friend George is not as quick as compressed air he was caught in most awkward position, in his haste to escape. No doubt had friend George remained in his position he would have been pleased with his likeness. And the other members of the board would have been glad to have had his smiling countenance appear with theirs. Yes, it Is possible that the ''readers of THE BEE will see with the editors con- sent, how the board of relief looks when their gallant leader bids retreat, when caught taking sun bath while on duty"
 There Is one correction in last weeks item which needs to be made. Ammi D. 9iddings Is member of the board in- stead of William Fairchild.
 Rev Dighton Moses was unable to take charge of the meeting at the Center, Sum- day evening, on account of having a very hard cold. But the meeting was not left without speaker, as M. G. Leach took charge of the meeting, assisted Dy Perry AtchisOn. Much praise is due them for their enthusiastic ff1rts, which made the meeting success.
 There Is rumOr of a sociable to be held by the Christian Endeayor society sometime in the near furure.
 George A. Barnes is highly pleased
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The Wide Awake Mission band will give measuring party on Friday even. ing nf this week in the parish house. A chicken supper will be served during the evening.
 Miss Daniels is visiting in New Mil ford.
 Mise Charlotte Mitchell has returned from New Haven.
 Mrs A. l.. Mitchell entertained the Whist club, last week.
 Mrs L. Mitchell has been quite i'll. Dr Rodgers is attending her.
 Miss Lucy Bennett spent Sunday at A. D. Munson's.
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PLAT TsVILLE.

EAsTON WANTS FREE MAIL DELIVERY.
 Several of the representative business men of Easton met at the house of K. Seeley to form ulate plans and route for rural free delivery. As the method has been tried very success fully in Weston, there is no reason why, with the help If Hon k. J. Hill, Easton, ahouId not comt in for her share of bene fl 8.
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MIDDLEBURY.
DEATH OF MRS SUSAN FUTILE.

NhAAh OE Mho SUSAN FUTILE.
 On Sunday afternoon, Mrs Susan Tut. tie, resident of this town for many years, was brought from Woodbury and laid Co rest beside her husband. Mrs Futile was 86 years old and for 8 num- Der of years has been an invalid. G. W. Swan was the capable undertaken in charge.
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Y. II. c. A. NOTES

The Bible class proves very interest," ing.
 Saturday evening lunches continue to be very practical and successful fea- ture Of the work.
 J. J. Kelly. a valued member of the Association. has returned to Danbury to reside.
 Chess, checkers and pool are about
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BEWARE OF oINTMERTS FOR cATARRH
 THAT COHTAIN MERCURY

as IT. ercary will surely destroy the sense of smell and com pletely derange the whole s, tenn when entering it through the mucous sur faces. Such articles should never be used ex cept on prescriptions from reputa ble physic to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu factured by Y J Cheney & Co, Toledo, O contains no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally end is ma de in Toledo, Ohio. by F. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free
 EN-sold by druggists. price 75c per bottle.
 Halls family pills are the best.
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NEW MILFORD.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

W. F. Landon is moving furniture in. to his new house on LsndoD avenue.
 The Monday club held Kipllng after. noon st the residence of ". c. Brown. this week.
 The balf-Yearlv musicale takes place at TnglePide, this week Friday evening.
 Miss Gilbert has closed her millinery rooms on Main street and will remove from the village.
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Our Special Offerings

will be repeated to-day, although some of them have been sold out. new ones will take their place.
 No. 40 width, fancy Persian edge, corded. all silk ribbon. value 29c and 3Sc 6 yard. sale price l7c yard.
 No. ' narrow fancy check silk hair ribbon, sale price Sc yard. value l0c.
 No. 50 width colored silk moire ribbons, val. ue SSc yard, sale price lsc yard.
 No. 40 width colored silk taffeta ribbon, sale price F l-2c yard. value 25c yard.
 Mems white shirts, unlaundere4, prices 25c, 33c, 39c and 4Sc each.
 Women's jackets at s5.oo, s5s5, TO and sl0.
 Women's kid gloves, several odd siz4s left -dollar gloves t0c pair.
 Fine insertion torchon lace Sc yard.
 Women's fiannelette night robes price 5Oc each.
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with his new gesolene engine, which he purchased few weeks ago.
 Charles Mallory and o. Pepper deliver. ed their tobacco, last week, to Vincent Stirling of New Milford.