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The Florence tribune., 1901-10-05
Weekly pnncr. Preferred.

English women are not supposed to read the daily newspapers. They take to the weeklies. and that is why Lon don has number of that class of high order.
The Florence tribune., 1901-10-05

The excitement incident to travelling and change of food and water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason no one should leave home without 8 bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Brockway's Pharmacy.
The Florence tribune., 1901-10-05
He'll Filling up Rapidly.

From the Southwestern Stockmaa.l St. Peter-And who are you? Candidate-I am a cattleman. St. Peter-Did you take stock jour- nal?
 Candidate-Yes. St. Peter-Did you pay for it? Candidate-No.
 St. Peter-Show the gent below.
The Florence tribune., 1901-10-05

cup off the coast of New York is re- produced:
 SHAMROCK. COLUMBIA. 138 1t. length 102, ,l35 it. S9 it. water line S9.66 1t. 23 ft. 6 in. draught 19 1t. 23 1t. 6 in. beam A 1t. 14S it. height of mast 134.75 1t. 8 l6 in. thickness of hull 3-l6 in. manganese bronze material bronze
 l3 400 sq. ft. sail area 3,125. .45 sq it. 50 men crew 36 men steel mast Oregon Pine Greenock, Scot'd built. Bristol, R. I. April 20, 1901 launched June 10, 1899 c. l.. Watson designer Herroshoff
 Capt. Sycamore command Capt. Barr by wheel steered by wheel. In general it may be said that the
 mast of the Shamrock is unusually far
 forward, and as consequence she is
 possessed of great driving power. Her
 trial races showed her to be fifteen
 minutes faster than Shamrock l, on a l 15-miies course.
 l More and more each year the English
 yachts have been modelled after the | American design, until the two boats
 competing in the present contest are | almost identical in design.
The Florence tribune., 1901-10-05
Shamrock vs. Columbia.

The following general dimensions of the two fastest yachts in the world now contesting for the International cup off the coast of New York is re-
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

The races which were to have been held at the Fair grounds on the 25th of May, have been postponed to Saturday, June P. A grand parade of handsome horses, comical turnouts, etc., will take place at ? p. m. sharp. A prize will be given for best appear ing double team, also for single horse and comical rig. The first race will be for 3-minute class; prizes, a blanket for 1St and whip for 2d. Also free for all with same prizes. Sack, um- brella and peg races will be called be- tween heats. No charges except for three minute class and flee for all, for which an entrance fee of p cents is asked. It is the purpose of the Driv- ing club, in this their first meeting, to have good afternoons sport, with lots of fun for all. Send entries to c. G.. Peck. The reason of the postpone ment is on account of the town meet ing, and on tha 10th the Danbury races occur.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
1atEgMNMALLN@'
The Great June
 Sale of Under
 muslinS is now under full cway

The biggest of Big Store summer occasions, inaugural ed on a great scale, along popular ideas and modern ideals has scored the big suc- cess of 1901. Every hour of this most popular of sales is rife with an interest that no other sale or no other store can command. In muslin un- derwear this store has stood pre-elninent for years. And each years sale lifts it still higher in the estimation of a discerning public. The daintiest underwear made the newest-the freshest. The greatest and biggest of all showings and the lowest prices. But there is more. Joined with the regular June sale features is the great special purchase from M.essrs. Orhnstiel & Dreyfus.
 No guarantees can be given that al sizes in the various lots will last thr0ug' hOut the sale.
 owing to the unusual character and volume of this sale, no mail order! can be filled; nor can purchases b< senton approval, or exchanged.
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A GOOD COUGH rlEDICINE.

It speaks well for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when druggists use it in their own families in preference to any other. "I have sold Chamberlain'S s Cough Remedy for the past five years with complete satisfaction to myself and customers," says Druggist J.. Goldsmith, Van Etten, N. Y. "I have always used It in my own family, both for ordinary coughs and colds and for the cough following la grippe, and find it very efficaoious. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; A. R. Blakeman, Bots ford.
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nesday and Thursday in the Park Git
DODGINGTOWN N.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs Elizabeth Barnum and daugh- ters, Misses Nellie and Jennie, have been the recent guests of Mrs Almira Mead of Wolf Pits.
 Byron Crane of Danbury passed Sun- day with his parents, Mir and Mrs George Crane.
 Mir Abbott has returned from short visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Miss Jennie Ferry has been the re- cent guest of Mrs A. B. BevanS of Bethel.
 Jesse Sherwood of Naugatuck has been spending few days with his mother, Mrs Esther Sherwood.
 Mrs E. E. Ferry has recently visited her parents, MT and Mrs Daniel Davis, of EaStOn.
 Andrew James has been visiting friends in Monroe
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived be- cause to live requires nourishment. Food is not nourishing until it is di- gested. A disordered stomach cannot digest food, it must have assistance. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all kinds of food without aid from the stomach, allowing it to rest and regain it's natural functions. It's elements are exactly the same as the natural digest i've fluids and it simply can't help but do you good. R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town;S. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley. vile; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

James BotSfOrd Beers, native of Botsford hill, died on Monday in Brooklyn, aged S9 years and seven months. He was the son of Ebenezer and Phoebe Botsford Beers. Mir Beers was united in marriage to Huldah Clark, and had four children. The surviving children are Frederick w. Beers and Miss Anna E. Beers. MT Beers business career was passed in New York. He was man of fine character and his death is grievous blow. to his friends. The remains were brought to Newtown, yesterday, on the 10.34 a. m. train, and conveyed by Prindle x Morris to Trinity church, where the funeral services occurred. Rev George T. Linsley officiated. The burial was in the Newtown cemetery.
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in Norwalk as guests of their son, J. L. Tyler.
 Mrs Frances R. Marsh was calling upon friends here, one day last week.
 Although every soldiers grave in the East Side cemetery was remembered with at least few sprays of flowers on Memorial day, few people who visited the place that day seemed to remem- Der what the 3Oth of May was set apart for.
 John Nrkerson of Bedding and his brother, Frank Nickerson of Brooklyn, N. Y., recently visited the graves of their parents, Rev and Mrs L. D. Nick erson, who sleep in the East Side cem- etery. They also made arrangements for having their headstones put in proper order and the plot of ground cared for. A call was much enjoyed by Mrs c. s. Powell, who had not met them before in B years.
 Born, on June l, d son to Mir and Mrs George Favereau.
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wonderfully successful in promptly curing lame back, kidney, bladder. uric acid trou- bles and Bright's Disease. which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec commended for everything but if you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need. It has been tested in SO many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur- chase relief and has proved so successful, in every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have sample bottle sent free by mail, also book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and Esk
 send your address to Aal|ss64 1s:::: :: +E:sl3 Dr. kilmer & Co.,, ,Bing hamton, N. Y. The AGes::sSk!ess&s A@Wk&& regular fifty cent and Home of Swamp Root dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

''The doctors told me my cough was incurable. One Minute Cough Cure made me well man." Norris Silver, North Stratford, N. H.-Because you've not found relief from stubborn cough, don't despair. One Minute Cough Cure has cured thousands and it will cure you. Safe and sure. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher; Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
POMONA MEETING.
OFFICIAL.

A regular meeting of Fairfield Coun- ty Pomona Grange, No. 9, will be held at BrOOkfield Center at the Town hall on Wednesday, June F, at 1O,3O a. m. The fifth degree will be conferred at the morning session. The lecturers program with an open meeting, will occur in the afternoon, to which the public are invited. Farmers exchange and collation. at noon.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
LYONS PLAINS.

Mrs c. L. Jackson of Bridgeport and Miss Frances Addis of New Milford were guests, last Friday, of Mrs Henry B. Whitlock at the Forge
 Mrs s. Smith of Bridgeport was the, guest last week, of her mother, Mrs Henry B. WhItlock.
 A surgical operation is not necessary to cure piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve saves all that expense and never fails. Beware of counterfeitS- R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; $. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook: A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

The bilious, tired, nervous man can not successfully compete with his healthy rival. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous pills for constipation will remove the cause of your troubles. R. H. Beers $ Co.,, Newtown; S. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley x Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Charles Wells, superintendent of the paper industry just started at South ford, is stopping at the Newtown Inn with his wife and two children. A house for the occupancy of MT Wells and family is being fitted up at South
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Rev w. P. Ray of Cambridge preach ed forcible sermon at the Hawley- vile chapel, Sunday night, from the text, "Quench not the Spirit" He will preach at the Hawleyville chapel again next Sunday night at 7.3O o'clock
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Messrs A. F. Clarke and w. A. Leon ard went to Bundle & White'S farm at Danbury, Tuesday, and brought over MT Clarke's valuable mare with the promising two-months-old Quarter master colt by her side. MT Clarke will turn them out on his Currituck farm in North Center.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
DRAMATIC EVENT.

Another dramatic is soon to be pre- sented at the Town hall. Local talent will present "A Country Cousin" and "Jumbo Jim." One half the proceeds will, as usual, be presented to the Library. Watch for the date.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs s. J. Damon and Mrs F. c. Graves of Bridgeport are enjoying a sojourn at the Newtown Inn. The husbands of these ladies were also at the Inn, Tuesday, and Dr Damon s daughter, Miss Lillian Damon.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

MT James Brown of Portsmouth, Va., over 90 years of age, suffered with a bad sore on his face. Physicians could not help him. De Witt's Witch Hazel salve cured him permanently. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; S. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Miss Kathryn B. Reynolds, who has been teaching in Brooklyn, has return ed to the home of her parents, MT and Mrs w. M. Reynolds, for the summer. She was accompanied by her friend, Miss Mary P. LampOrt, of Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs H. N. Latin has gone to the Woman's hospital in New York for treatment.
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cures made by rr. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root. the great kidney. liver and bladder remedy.
 It is the great medi- cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by Dr. kilmer, the emi- nent kidney and blad- der specialist, and is
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BrOmO Quinine Tab let's. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure E. w. Groves sigma ture is on each box. 25c
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

ivy poisoning and all skin tortures are quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The certain pile cure. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsforu; B. Hawley x Co.,, Stepncy; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

People are speaking very much in favor of G. N. Clark's Vegetable Liver Pills. They consider them the safest and best remedy for regulating the stomach, liver and bowels. We would advise any one troubled with bilious ness, constipation, indigestion, head
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
NEW FAIRFIELD.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 Communion at the Congregational church on Sunday. MT and Mrs James Leach and Master Jesse Leach and Clarence and Frances Lee were ad- mitted into the church on confession and Alexander B. Brush reinStated.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

MT and Mrs Myron Thomas of Rox- bury were in town on Friday last, stop ing at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

c. M. Pratt and family of Brooklyn arrive, this week, at Snake Rock farm, in Zoar, for their annual summer so- jOurn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

ache, dizziness, etc., to give them trial as they certainly have a wonder full reputation for curing bilious and dyspeptic ailments. Sold by druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Danger, disease and death follow neglect of the bowels. Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers to regulate them and you will add years to your life-and life to your years. Easy to take, never gripe. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Haw- leyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs Lucy A. Baldwin is now with her son, George A. Northrop, at his home at the head of the Street.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

B. L. Johnson is riding out in a new phaetOn, bought of Peck & Lines of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

David IT. Glover returned on Tues. day from visit in New York City While there he met Rev G. M. Wilkins
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs William Jordan and Mrs James O'Brien took pleasure trip to Derby on Tuesday,
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

place by enlarging his store and house. w. s. Plumb is quite sick at this writing. Dr Bronson of Bridgeport attends him.
 Leonard Hawley spent few days with Rev and Mrs Merwin of Milford MT Wentworth of New York has ar rived to spend the summer at his sum- mer residence.
 MT Cassier has also come and is on the streets with his automobile. w. H. Brinsmade was recently seiz- ed with hiccoughs; so violent were they that it was feared they might prove fatal, but were finally checked.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
HATTERTOWN.

George Benedict of Danbury has been visiting his father, Charles Ben- edict.
 Aenumber of the children In this place are afflicted with chicken pox.
 Frank Egan, who has been living with o. E. Morgan, left town, Friday night.
 The men in the employ of Mir Wool sey are digging and blasting out an in- numerable number of rocks and stones. He purposes to clear his farm of these Instructions.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. s, Is a combination of roots and herbs of great curative powers. and when taken into the circulation searches out and removes all manner of poisons from the blood, without the least shock or harm to the systc,n. On the contrary, the general health begins to improve from the first dose, for s. s. s. is not only blood purifier, but an excellent tonic, and strength ems and builds up the constitution while purging the blood of implri- ties. $. s. s. cures all diseases of q blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula, R Il II Ill a t i S Ill Chronic Sores and Ulcers, Eczema, r Psoria Salt Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles, and is an infallible cure and the only antiC ote for that most horrible disease, Contagious Blood Poison.
 A record of nearly fifty years of successful cures is record to be proud of. $. s. s. is more popular today than ever It numbers its friends by the thousands. Our medical cores pondence is larger than ever i'll the history of the medicine. Many write to thank us for the great good s. s. S. has done them, while others are seek ing advice about their cases. All letters receive prompt and carefu! attention. Our physicians have made alife- long studyof Blood and Skin Dis eases, and better understand such cases than the ordinary practitioner wht makes a speciality of no one disease We are doing great SSS ::;:;:;; <; : ,; - >D - part1nent, and invit, you to write us if you have any blood or skin trouble. We make no charge whatever for this service.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,. ATLANTA, GA
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Booth K. Glover of New Orleans, La., is the guest of his brother, Former Selectman w. H. Glover. His daugh- ter, Miss Josephine, will arrive about June 15.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Harry S. Mason is taking in the Pan American Exposition, stopping at New York City enrOute.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.

CONG GREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 At the church, Sunday morn ing, the pastor, Rev E. sP. Aver, preached sermon appropriate to Memorial day. In the afternoon, Rev MT Aver preached at the Center street Methodist church.
 There was good attendance at the Endeavor meeting in the evening. The pastor had charge of the meeting and special music was furnished by the male quartet and a ladies' trio, Mrs Aver, Mrs Slliman and Mrs Weeks.
 Friday evening, May 31, about 40 of his friends and practitioners met at the home of Rev Edward F. Aver and gave him a pleasant surprise reception expressing to him their best wishes and congratulations and their pleasure in welcoming among them his bride. Later in the evening refreshments were served in Academy hall and a de- lightful evening was enjoyed by all.
 AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
 On Sunday last, Rev R. H. Sherman occupied the pulpit at Lees chapel, in the absence of the pastor, Rev J. J. Blythe.
 Although the Sunday school and preaching services at the church on June 2, were not as we'll attended as usual, the covenant and communion exercises were meetings of more than ordinary interest. On Sunday, June 9, the pastor will speak more especially to the children and young people than to the older part of his audience.
 Among the visitors in town who were in attendance at church on Sun day was Miss Storrs, who is at the par sonage. Miss Storrs is a graduate of Mt Holyoke seminary and is also an- ticipating taking a course of study at the University of Chicago. Miss Bald win, who is at George Van Volken- burg'S, and is a teacher on Long Island, as we'll as a graduate of Normal school in Oswego, was also worshiper at the church. Miss Mabel Nichols of Stratfeld, who is visiting at Hanford Lyons, was also present.
 ASPETUCK AND VICINITY.
 Mrs R. Gray of Lyons Plain has wis ited her sister, Mrs G. Ferris.
 Robert Gould, who works in Vest port, is home on two weeks vacation.
 R. Gould and F. kemper of Vest port spent last Sunday with friends on Sport Hill.
 Miss c. J. Bradley of Weston has visited his sister, Agnes Bradley.
 Miss Agnes Birdie has returned to her sisters in Stepney.
 Mrs Jason Candee has been quite sick.
 William Candee and family of Step- ney were at J. Candee's, Sunday.
 The many friends of w. NJ. Gallup were glad to welcome him back for short visit, last week.
 MT Wells, mail carrier on Route II, has been having the boxes numbered )n his line. This is great conven- fence to him and his substitute. It is helpful in the case of stran- gers visiting on the route, as the num- OCT on the letter insureS it's safe de- livery. MT Wells is so accommodat- ng that it is hoped his patrons will mite with him in this new conven- ence..
 J. $. Tyler and family spent Sunday
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

"A few months ago, food which my stomach for half an hour. I used one bottle of your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and can now eat my breakfast and other meals with a relish and my food is thoroughly digested. Nothing equals Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach troubles" H. s. Pitts, Arling- ton, Tex. Kodol Dyspepsia cure di- gests what you eat. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
NEW HAVEN.

Every body has whim and a sure cure. But none guarantee to refund money if our reme- dies are not what we advertise them to be-; IIartwells Mixture of BurdOck, Yellow Dock, Dandelion, Celery, etc, for the Blood. Outlets the nerves, invigorates the appetite, cures constipation, indigestion and other bottles and if not satisfied with results, we will refund your money upon evidence that you leave faithfully followed directions. Our Headache Powders are good as any and better than many. lOc.
 Hartwell's Prescription Phar-
 macy,
 CoR. IIOwE AVENUE AND WHITE ST.
 SHELTON, CONN.
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STEVENSON.

IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CHURCH IN-
 TERROR. painting the church. When complet- ed, the building will be in fine shape, as the inside has been thoroughly re- modelled and prettily decorated.
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Prof Salmon of Yale delivered a very instructing discourse at the church, last Sunday morning, and he was guest at R. s. Hinman's, during his stay in this place.
 Harold Bryant has very nice new piano, a gift from his uncle, MT Olney of Cleveland, O. MT and Mrs Olney visited at Monterey Bryant's, last Sat urday.
 Joe Wheeler of Shelton is spending
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Eczema, salt rheum, letter, chafing,
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Stiles Loveland of Half Way River is on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs Charles Holmes of Brooklyn, who has been visiting at Mrs Ida Ham burgers, returned to her home on Tuesday.
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TRUMBULL.
CHURCH BRIEFS.

The Sunday school is preparing for Children'S day concert, which will be held Sunday evening, June Is.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
DO YOU GET UP
 WITH A LAME BACK 2

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs Thomas has so far improved as to be able to come home, and a speedy recovery is looked for.
 Great improvements are being made in and around the Old Lynch place. The house has been remodeled, a new barn is being built, and the grounds graded.
 A. J. Parks is still improving his
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07
The NeWtOWn Bee.
CIRCULATION ::
Ten Pages.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
1000

JAr1ES BOTSFORD BEERS, NATIVE OF NEWTOWN, DIES IN
 BROOKLYN, MONDAY.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

F. w. Mitchell of New York spent last Sunday with his parents, Mir and Mrs Leroy Mitchell.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs R. D. Knapp of Danbury is wis iting her parents, MT and Mrs Walter Ruffles, of Palestine district.
The Newtown bee., 1901-06-07

Mrs F. l.. Burritt and two children visited her father, F. Bradley Banks, Tuesday.
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New Haven.

We pay return fare within 30 mi es Ito out-of-town cus- toners who buy $1O. OO worth or more.
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A quiet home wedding took place, Friday, May "A, at the residence of Mrs Frederick Scheilke of Little York, when her daughter, Anna F., and Charles H. Bishop were united in mar riage. Rev o. J. Range of South Britain performed the ceremony.
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The Misses Happock of Redlands, Cal, are guests of MT and Mrs E. l.. Johnson.