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The Globe-republican., 1900-02-08

Use the Fanchon the best -four at Incl
s. SwineharE's.
A few good bicycles for sale cheap at
THE NOVELTY WORKS.
The finest Valentines at
GIssEL 6 Sons.
The best assortment of valentines in
the city at the Racket and Novelty store.
Fresh vegetables every Saturday at
CENTRAL GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET.
Rev L. Eschbach will preach in the |
Baptist church, Sunday, Feb. 18th, at |
L 80 p. m.
Comic valentines, lace valentines, all |
kinns OF valentines at the Racket and
Novelty store.
F. c. Case and family have moved to |
Coolidge, Kas.. where Mrs Case will
conduct a millinery store
If you want any thing that is generally
sold at a furniture store give us a call
ADAM & RULPIEU.
Milk Cow for Sale
A good fresh Durham milk cow for
SALE Inquire of JNo. 1. LEE.
For RENT-Furnished rooms, with or
without board. ADnIv TO Mrs Whit
worth, north of Presbyterian church.
| The most popular phone in the city is
No. II. II calls up the Racket and
Novelty store, the peoples friend
For Sale.
| Anything to be found IN a first class
furniture store at ADAM 6 HULPIEU.
The two most Interesting subjects for
consideration at present the war in
South Africa and the bargains offered by
the Racket and Novelty store.
| Call and get our prices on canned
goods by the case before buying else
where Yours for business,
SAM STUBBs
Have your eyes attended by Graduate
Optician of twenty years experience.
P. III. YOUNG, Jeweler and Optician.
See diploma in window.
at the Presby terian, Sunday morning,
ReY..Wni. Westwood will preach. Morn
ing subject: s-Self Inflicted wrong
Evening subject: ssThe character of
Abraham Lincoln
> u L. Shelly, of Spearville, was in the
, city, Monday. He says there good
prospects ahead for farmers. Particular
ly of all farmers there was evidence OF
increased prosperity.
: The Ladies' of ST. Cornelius Guile
+ will give Valentine party at the home
f of MIR. Stubs, Tuesday evening. Feb. l3
O Admission including Valentine and re
freshments 15c. An Invitation is ex
tended to all.
Wanted.
! Every body in Ford County to call ant
: examine goods
. ADAM & HULPIEU.
, Hay. Hay. Hay
# 1 can fill all orders promptly for alfalf
is or hay of best quality. Six dollars pc
n ton. L. MARTIN.
It's Like This:
v If you are going to need any thing il
]. the line of carpets and mating. it vii
,e pay yon to wait and see our elegant lin
d which we expect by Feb.
,e ADAM Sc HULPIEU.
The Globe-republican., 1900-02-08

Fanchou. the best flour on earth at
Indiana Grocery
Sanford's Ink for sale at the Racket
and Novelty store.
All the latest Valentine Novelties at
the Racket s. Novelty store.
Kamr Germ is the best feed for chickens
You can buy it from Leroy Martin.
Have you heard about that famous
FauchOn -four at the Indiana Grocery?
Sam Stubbs' new delivery wagon, is
only equalled in brightness to Dick
Stubs smiling countenance.%
Largest and best assorted line of dried
and evaporated fruits at
CENTRAL GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET.
Have your bicycle over hauled now and
it may save you money, later In the
season. The NOVELTY WORKS.
the Cimarron people Otto Lemert is
rusrling with = severe case of the best
developed measles.
The ground hog saw his shadow on
Friday, and it is presumed he will re-
main in his hole six weeks, during which
time the weather will be cold and blust-
cry.
The Christian Church Aid Society will
hold a market in L. e. Grobety's Racket
and Novelty Store, Saturday, Feb. II.
Choice eatables and fine articles will be
sold.
We have sent out a number of state
ments on subscription. and we hope
those who receive them will respond
promptly. We intend to revise our sub
scription lists.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
hold their monthly market on next
Saturday. at Incl & Swinehart's store.
Hereafter the ladies Will hold market
on the first and second Saturday
of each month, at said place.
| At meeting of the State Bar Associa-
| ton in Topeka last week, Judge B. F.
/ Milton was made chairman of the eNecu-
tive council. This committee has charge
of the next years program, aud the ap-
pointment is compliment to our dis
tinguished citizen.
DR., r. F. Graupner, an old druggist
and physician, cures rupture without
knife or drug. He has engaged room.
corner Walnut street and First avenue
where be will be pleased to meet every
one who needs treatmen Mt in his line He
positively agrees to cure in from two K
six months.
Prof. HIPS lecture, s'Great Expecta
tions,'' at the Christian church, Frida,
night, under the auspices of the Philo
math club, listened to by numbe
of citizens. We hear many words o
commentator Prof. Hill is known t.
many of our citizens, and those who at
tended his lecture were we'll pleased.
| Jos. A. Beggs' child, girl two year
: old, swallowed safety pin, an
the father brought the child her
Sunday to consult with Dr.Crumb ine, Tn
son of Mr. Beggs saw the child swallow
: the pin, but he says the pin was closed
No sickness folio we'd the swallowing O
the pin, and it is believed that seriou
results will happen. Mr- Beggs lives
Gray county.
District court adjourned until Februar
: 10. at which time motions will be heard
The case against Archie Keech will b
e heard March 18th. Last week VIM Boy
was sentenced to seven months in tn
county jail and to pay the costs of til
case against him. The jury in the cas-
: of Young VS.. Kindred, found for the de
1
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-19
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

Charles N. Hall, an efficient membf r of the school boa I'd, is assisting Agent Wad- hams of the State Board of Education in looking after the children who are irreg- ular in school attendance.
 Mrs Le Roy Randall gave a card party at her home, last Friday evening.
 Clifford Hatch spent Tuesday in Water bury.
 An entertainment will take place at Ingleside tonight (Friday), by George Riddle, the we'll known elocutionist.
 H. Schoverling 6 Go. have organized into stock company.
 H. s. Smith is having new gas ma chine placed in his saloon.
 Staub 6 MalIett commenced asserting tobacco, Monday, with 28 hands.
 It is rare day when from one to four of New Milford's ci3izens are not seen in Bridgeport. On Tuesday among the number were Mayor David Soule, Rev MT Plumb and J. A. Levy.
 Hubert Thomas and A. l.. Donkey two of New Milford's well known business men, were in New York on Monday.
 Hubert Thomas attended 9S funerals during the year 1899.
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SHELTON.
ooNaREeAr1oNAL CHURCH ITEMS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 Rev J. s. Ives, formerly of Stratford, gave an address st the Congregational church, last Sunday morning, on the work of the Missionary society of Connecticut, of which be is secretary, ,and in the even ing Miss Moffatt of the general society gave the address, both being very inter- esting. There was large congregation present in the morning, but less In the evening owing to the storm.
 THE NEW POSTMASTER ASSUMES HIS DU. TIES.
 William Holmes received his commtS- sion as postmaster last week and took possession of the office on the l0sh inst, the retiring postmaster, Horace Wheel CT, having moved out his effects. Mr Vince Ter has made very excellent post. master and served the public well and ! has received many expressions or appre' ciation for his work in establishing and carrying on the flee. Miss Emily keece has been re-appoinced assistant postmas' ter and Miss Fannie k. Burgess takes the place of Miss Jeuuie Edwards. MANY CITIZENS FELL UPON THEIR KNEES
 The torn of sleet and rain, Thursday afternoon and evening, left the streets hard glade of Ice and some of our m0sl soDer and upright citizens were seeh reei'
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A. B. Mallett was in South Dover, last week, in the interests of J. B. Pitchers tobacco company.
 T. F. Rawgon of New Haven was wis. itor st the Perfume Plant of c. B. Thompson this week. Mr Rawson ia assistant superintendent of the Adams Express Co.,, in New Haven.
 The slight snow covering the ice made quite fair sleighing for short time, and made the coasting on the hill fine.
 Mrs HStone entertained her son from New York over Sunday.
 D. c. Sanford is spending few weeks in New York, the guest of his brother.
 MT and Mrs Eli Roberts attended the funeral of cousin in New Milford, last week.
 Henry Sanford and sister, Mabel, have returned from few days visit in New York.
 Miss Millie Northrop of Southville spent Sunday in town, the guest of Amos Northrop and family.
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Has No Price.
Fairfield County.
SHERMAN.
CHURCH NOTES.

CHURCH NOTES.
 The week of prayer was observed ir the Congregational church by holding services four nights during the week.
 Last Sunday evening Rev Mir Moses preached at the Center church.
 Services are to be held by Rev Nil Moses, assisted by Miss Anna Kellogg, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings of this week.
 Miss Anna Kellogg, field worker oi the Connecticut Sunday School Associa. tion, ia canvassing the parish in the in- terest of Sunday school work, especially the home department.
 Mrs George Moses is visiting at the parsonage.
 Peter Madsen cut hia foot severely, Monday, while chopping for Thomas Kimlin.
 Most of the ice houses in this vicinity have been filled with good ice.
 The snow and ice storm of last week has made travelling very difficult on many roads, and rather dangerous on some.
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Litchfeld County.
NEW MILFORD.
AN EXCITING EPISODE.

Those who were f. rtunate enough to bs in the vicinity of A. G. Barnes tobac. CD warehouse at Bosrdman on Friday morning last witnessed very funny fun- away accident in which two well-known Sherman young men, Lester Ingerscll and George Reading, were the star per- formers. The horse started to run when near the warehouse and in less time than it takes to write this item their wagon had collided with post, wre cking an axle and unceremoniously dumping the young men on to the ground. The horse walked the fence in true circus style. When Ingersoll had ceased spinning around on the ice, like the democratic congressman from Texas, he was heard to exclaIm: "Where am I at !" and "Where is the horse?' MT Barnes playe d the Samaritan act and loaned the young men wagon to ride home in, as their vehicle was total wreck.
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'. M. 0. A. NOTES.

The Pool Tournament closed the first course Saturday evening of last week, with Stones side winner by 50. The f. aals for individual championship will be played st once.
 The first session of the Bible Class for this season, was held on Monday evening # last week, and was largely attended. The leader, Ray J. F. Plumb, has pre- pared a most Interesting series of lessons for the present course.
 The Association furnished hot coffee and sandwiches last Saturday evening from to II for about 50 men. Messrs Hill and Cogswell furnished music for the occasion,
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TRUMBULL.
GRANGE ITEMS.

At the meeting of the Grange, Friday night, the following was the program for the lecturers hour: Reports of retir- ing officers followed by 8 debate, "Re- solved, that laoor is blessing rather than curse." Albert Linleyz and K. T. Nichols on the affirmative and Joseph Treadwell and D. NJ. Fuller on the neg stive. After considerable discussion by both sides it was decided in favor of the affirmative.
 At the next meeting the installation of officers will take place. P. B. Nichols attended the State Grange meeting, last Thursday.
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WASHINGTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 On Wednesday afternoon st the par- sonsge, the Woman's Missionary society held an interesting meeting. Papers were read by Mrs Edward Clark, Mrs A. c. Titus and Mrs Ella Flames and were on the subject 0f the Progress of Chris tianity during 100 years."
 The Congregational Sunday school has odded to- It's efficient corps of teachers Mir Avery and MT Fairchild, teachers in the Gunnery. The Sunday school has recently been reorganized and would compare very favorably with any large city Sunday school in the enthusiasm and inte rest shown. The Sunday school members chose for their motto for 1900, "Whatsoevf Shy hands ffnd to do. do 1t with thy might"
 An interesting meeting of the Junior Christian Endeavor society was held in the chapel on Saturday. Despite the icy travelling there was & good number pres- ent. Miss Edith Beach Is the superin- tendent of the society and by means of her faIthfulness and labors the Junior society Is growing one.
 The Alorzo Hatch Electro-Photo Must cal Go. will give Edison's wonderful moving pictures of the Spanish Ameri can war and Dewey parade, Monday evening, at the hall on the Green. Ad- mission 25c. Proceeds will be used for the Homeland Circle. All should be in- terested in the amiretoscope.
 pr w. J. Ford and wife spent several days fin New York, last week.
 On Tuesday afternoon, the Judea Chapter of the D. A. R. held an informal meeting at Mrs Dr Browns and enjoyed Focial time.
 Howard Farrand's son, Paul, who has been i'll, is now improving. The friends in town of Mrs Elizabeth Cheney of Bridgeport were interested to read her beautiful Christmas story k the Christian Advocate for December B Mrs Cheney, who is the wife of Rev Dl Cheney, who has boarded in town fol several summers.
 Owing to Dr Ford's absence from town l last week, Dr Fisher was unable to be in his fffice at the depot promptly every afternoon, but expects now to be there daily for consultation from 30 to 3 3( p. m.
 E. K, Rossiter was in town over Sum day.
 A. c. Titus' men have completed the ljob of refurnishlng Mir Van Sinderan'l house with new glass for windows ant doors.
 A. c. Titus was in Waterbury ou Tues Il day of this week.
 The bIacksmiths are reapiDg & harves this week on account of the snow-clad Hey hills.
 The Watts hotel had 90 many citl Qucsts over New Years that the placi seems lonely after their departure. Mir Howard Gibson has returned from he stay in the city.
 Mrs WsIter Reeves of Skreeter, III. lIest her sister's, Mrs Sherman Woodruff's on Saturday morning, for Washington D. C., where she will spend the winter Miss Mary Church spent week wisl A. q. Baker's family in Hawleyville After visiting othsy fElandss sha vi
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WOODBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

The East Side Literary and Social club held an interesting meeting in charge of Mrs c. s. Curtis aE the house of Henry Salmons, Thursdsy evening. Readings songs and recitations were In order.
 George and Hollister Drakeley are in Cuba. Is has been reported that they were going to California.
 The Union Evangelical meetings which were held last week in the local churches, are being continued this week. Rev Charles Johnson also gives another weeks attendance aC these meetings.
 Mrs Almon Galpin has had the fence In Elunt of her house removed. The im- provements of this kind must come and we appreciate them when we gee them.
 The North church has had an addition to it's Sunday school library also new catalogue.
 Rev o. W. Barker of Newtown lectured before the Women's club, Monday after noon, upon "Mormonism." MT Barker has been here before and increases his reputation as lecturer every time he comes,
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RIVER DISTRICT.

J. H. Higgins is the first in this vicin- ity to own 8 gramophone.
 Bertha Mallory is visiting with her grandparents in Bridgeport.
 Katie PuIver has recovered from light attack of chicken pox.
 J. H. Higgins received word last week of the marriage of his sister, Miss Agnes, in Champlsin, N. r., where she resided
 Miss Eva Pulver and young sister, lit- tie Marguerite Waldron, who were both so sick, last week, are convalescing. M. J. Madigan, who was confined tc the house during the recent severe cold spell with rheumatism, rode to New Milford, last Monday.
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GAYLoRDsvILLE AND VICINITY.

MT Smith, of the firm of Smith S Hal- stead, proprietorsiof the creamery, who has been In the place the past week su- perintendipg the filling of their ice house, has returned to Mount Vernon.
 Robert Kellogg and WI rkmen have nearly completed new ice house for the Creamery Co.,, just below the dam of their ice pond. It will be very conven- tent as the ice will be run by gravity from the pond into the house. They will fill it, this week.
 The friends of Rev c. B. Conroe out side of his church membe rahip ar- ranged to give him donation on We'd nesdsy everipg of this week. When the matter of raising the pastors salary came up at the bt ginnirg of the year the plan which was finally adopted was to include the donation which had forme rly been included in the salary. This dops- tlon is to be testimonials of the regard in which he is held by the whole com- munity for MT Conroe and it was very thoughtful for his friends outside the church membership to inaugurate 1t.
 A very sad accident happened at the home of William Turner on Tuesday morning of last week. While Mrs Tur- ner was at neighbours across the way, in some manner her little daughter, Hat tie, about two and half years old, got her clothing on fire from the stove, and was so badly burned that she ,only lived about two hours.
 The sociable held at Arthur Hunger. ford's on last Friday evening was well attended despite the storm and the slip pery condition of the roads and 8 pleas. snt time was reported.
 Miss Bessie Kennedy has been called tc the home of her sister at Bennett's Bridge to help care for some of the family whc are sick with measles.
 Mrs John Paine speuta day with hel father in Kent, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-01-19
Curtains.

Twenty Portiers, both rich tapestry and chenille, with and with out fringe, in pairs and. half pairs, actually worth $3.50 to $7.OO a pair. To clear out $I.OO Each. Plain and Figured Burlaps, 36 inches wide, charming designs in lengths of z yards and less
 7H ctsa Yard. Nottingham Lace Curtains, REDUCED FROM $3.50 and $3.7s to $2.50 a Pair. Irish Point Lace Curtains in the most desirable designs Reduced from $7.soto $500
 $lo.oo to -$6.so Window Shades.
 3x6 feet Opaque Window Shades with knotted linen fringe,
 20cts Each. Drapery Loops--5 cts Each. Two Hundred Pairs White and Corded Drapery Loops. suita- ble for lace or heavy drapey, in cotton or silk, were as high as 85cts pair. choice now for Gets Each. Beds and Bedding.
 Iron and Brass Beds,
 S2.9S to SI9.75
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BETHLEHEM.
DEATHS DURING THE YEAR.

<
 Tn the year 1899 there were seven deaths in this town, viz. February 2O Mrs Louisa Hand Parmelee. burial in Bnntam: March s, Albert Fowler, burial i1 Woodbury; April. Harry G iswold, S2: July 2I, Mrs Hall, burial in North. fiald; July 25, Mrs Sarah Ms A. Judd, 68: August r, Carey Stillson. 40; No vember 19, Marvin s. Todd, S3. There were three interments in the Evergreen cemetery of the following persons Jan- nary IA, Glover G. Smith, 79, in Woed- bury; in Watertown, Mrs Maria Gillette. S6; Mrs Cornelia Smith MalletG, in New Havens Sg 7e-~ CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS.
 At the annual church meeting of the Congregational church the old officers were re elected. The collectors or tb be Sum- day offerings are N. L. Blosss William D. Flower, Nathan H. Bloss and Charles Hin, The Sunday school officers were also reelected. Miss Addie Griswold was elected for librarian and l., F. Judd for as ststanE.
 Rev s. W. Tolles uas been to attend the funeral services Of his father, who lived in New York state. f@
 Mir and Mrs Samuel Cook of Beacon EAlIs nave VlalEeQ III COWus
 The gospel service will be at the home of Amos 0. Lake on Friday evening.
 Henry Skidmore of Boston visited his mother, Mrs Ann Skidmore, last week.
 The dance at the Town hall, Friday evening, was we'll attended.
 Miss Rylander of Washington is spend- ing few days at Joseph Sanford's.
 One of J. B. Sanford's gray horses went crazy, last week, and was out all night.
 William Watson has had an operation performed for appendicitis.
 Carr Watson has improved in health of late.
 MT and Mrs Jarvis k. Thompson visit ed in Waterbury, last week.
 Mrs William HiBe, Miss Anna Hard and Mrs George c. Guild attended the wedding of Miss Emily G. Randall and Prof Julius Baier, Jr., of Waterbury, last week Wednesday, at the home of the brides parents, Mr and Mrs c. H. Ran dall. Mrs Baier has been organist of Christ church for several years and at- tended the Conservatory of Music in Bos- ton. They went to New York on their wedding trip.
 Miss Ethel Judd visited her grand mother, Mrs B. Judd, last Saturday.
 The ice harvest is going on, with ice from eight to II inches thick.
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EASTON.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

The most pleasant social event that has occurred thus far this season took place on Wednesday evening, January 3. when Mrs W. M. Weeks, with her pu- pills and their parents, gave musical re- cital at the home of H. W. Lyon. At the close of the program. which was render ed in very satisfactory manner, Mrs H. W. Lyon presented Mrs Weeks in be- half of her pupils with very handsome parlor lamp, as token of their esteem, which she accepted in few we'll chosen words, notwithstanding it being 8 conn- plete surprise to her. A pleasant feature of the evenings entertainment was 8 pea aut hunt which caused much amusement for the children. A fine collation. was,serv- cd and apparently enjoyed by all. Fol lowing is list of those who took pars In the program: Miss Lora Clark, Mrs George Gillette, Roy Wheeler, Mr and Mrs Edward Gillette, Master Willard Gillette, Mrs Jesse Wheeler, W. R. Weeks, Miss Alice Lyon, George Gillette, Clifford Gillette, H. W. Lyon,
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SCHOOL NOTES.

All the schools rs-opened on Monday, January 8.
 Miss Ida Griswold of Wethersfield, Conn.,, will teach in Lower Merryall, Dis trict No. 10, during the remaining l2 weeks of The Winter term.
 Miss Carrie L, Raymond is i'll and her place in District No. 4, is being supplied d by Miss Mamie Warehouse.
 mWith each succeeding term pupils from outside districts are availing themselves more and more of the Center high school privileges, and the standard of scholar ship is being elevated in all our schools.
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AsPErUoK AND VICINITY

 Adell Kellogg has the measles. Abner Bennett. who broke his leg, Christmas, by jumping from wagon, is able to ride out but does rot use his iea yet.
 0. W. Wakeman is breaking a pair of steers for Thomas Kelly.
 George B. Thorpe, who has been sick for some time, is at present quite low.
 Winnie Fanton commenced teaching school at the Forge, January 15. As tbis is her first attempt, it is hoped she will be successful. Mrs T. Craik is quite i'll. Dr Dunham attends her.
 J. J. Foster is on the sick list. Albert Van Wort is enjoying a visit from his father and mother. Mir and Mrs John P. Fitch spent Sun- dag at J. L. Perry's.
 Mrs Baldwin Beach is entertaining her niece from Bridgeport. 5. B. Turney has been appointed or. ganizer for the Home Correspondence echool of Springfield, Mass, and Is now canvassing the town for scholars. It is & splendid opportunity for home study and also of obtaining good business ed. ucation at 8 very small cost. It is hoped that MT Turney will be very successful
 
 Editor Floyd Tucker of Bridgeport spent Sunday last with his cousin, G. B. Tucker.
 Miss Sanmis of Greenfield spent sever al days of last week as guest of Mrs I. Perry.
 G. Burr Tucker and I. Perry have filI- ed the ice house of F. Tucker with ice of superior quality and from nine to 10 inches thick.
 Wakeman Bradley is visiting friends in Greater New York.
 Philo Lyon spent some days, recently, with his son. Daniel D. Lyon of Nerwalk.
 Miss Alice Lyon presided very accept. ably at the organ in the Baptist church on Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs J. H. Wheeler attended service at the Baptist church in Stepne's on Sunday, the 14th, and spent the r. mainder of the day at T. Northrop's.
 Miss Nellie Perry is with Mrs 0. A W, Silliman for the winter.
 Miss Yulu Tyler is visiting her broth. CT at Norwalk, ,and expects to sperd 8 few day with her grandparents at Noroton Heights before returning home.