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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30
0be Priesthood in France.

sons, prefer to dress like English and
American priests. They consider that
their active pastoral work is hampered
by the soutane, which ought to be linn
ted to the sanctuary. BY it they are
debarred from modern physical exer-
else, and excite too much attention
when ministering to sick parishioners.
The subject will probably be discussed
at the next priests congress.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30

a goodly number of deaths in the fam
lilies of each Of the betrothed pair may
delay their marriage far beyond the
limits Of human patience, as we I'M
derstand it, though western people
have no conception of the patience Of
some Orientals. In Korea it is not
unusual for a wedding to be delayed
ten years on account of mourning, and
betrothed couples have been kept
waiting for upward of thirty years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30
,.nv,,v srournlng in Korea.

In Korea mourning is very lengthy
matter. When parent dies the
mourning lasts for three years or
more. and for other relatives the pc
Rod is shorter, but never short. As
during a period of mourning marriage
is not allowable, it is easily seen that
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30
The Giraffe in Dagger.

The Giraffe in Dagger.
The giraffe, unless protected, must
succumb before very long, though still
found in considerable numbers over a
great extent Of country south of Fam
best. 1t occurs in various other To-
calities, and many small herds wander
over parts of the Kalahari desert Like
the eland it is most common where
water is scarcest, and doubtless it is
able to go for a long time without
drink. The meat of the beast is par
ticularly good to eat, and the natives,
while hunting it on this account, find
valuable uses for its skin, making wa
ter bottles and other things out of it.
The hide is an inch and a half thick,
and a rifle bullet will not pierce it I'M
less at short range.
This interesting creature is the tall
est of all animals, sometimes attaining
hight of Is feet, so that it is able to
browse on the topmost branches of mi
mosa and acacia trees. 1t is the sole
surviving species representing dis
tinct family of ruminants and seems
TO be related to the deer, the OK and
the camel. Formerly it existed in Eu-
rope and Asia, where its fossil bones
are occasionally dug up, but at the
present time its range is restricted to
the great plains of the interior of
south Africa. Though ordinarily gen.
Tie, 1t viii fight fiereely on occasion,
ana It's Kick has been described as the
second most powerful blow in nature,
tne hrst being the stroke of a whales
tall' and the third the tap of a lions
paw. The giraffe is never known to
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30
Presents pelayed one Year.

While searching through the base
ment of the Kenosha postofiee the
other morning Postmaster Frantx
found six bags of mail which are sup
posed to have lain there for about a
year, as the bags contain many Christ
mas presents. The department in
Washington has been notified and the
mail delivered to the various ad-
dresses.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30

The longest-lived people have gen.
orally been those who made breakf ri
the principal meal of the day. The
stomach has more vigor in the morn.
ing than at any time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30

1t is the soul which creates to itself
a body; the idea which makes to itself
a habitation. -Mazzini.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-30
THE GNu.

plentiful in many parts of the interior
of the Dark Continent, and lis final ex-
termination is likely to be postponed
for some centuries.
The Newtown bee., 1901-05-24
KENT.
SOUTH KENT AND VICINITY.

SOUTH KENT AND VICINITY.
Mrs Charles w. Taber and son, Earl,
were at Laura H. Peet's, Sunday.
Mrs Levi A. Shove of Brewster, N.
Y, has again been spending some
time with her sisters, Mrs Charles II.
Chase and Mrs Lehman T. Peet.
Two of the children of George
Watts were committed to the County
Home recently, by Selectman Chase
and Constable Bull.
All fruit trees have blossomed full,
which gives promise of an abundant
crop of fruit.
Rev Mr. Becker, wife and child of
New Preston were pleasant visitors in
this neighborhooG, last Tuesday, and
in the evening attended the prayer
meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs
w. A. BirkinS.
The auction of the personal proper
ty of the late Harvey and Rhoda Root
on the 18th was we'll attended and
everything sold we'll.
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of last week and opened his cottage
here for another summer.
Lane Brothers of West Cornwall
and Great Darlington, Mass, were in
this vicinity the latter part of last
week, securing several orders for por-
trait copying, in India ink or water
colors.
Edward Hull felt able, last week, to
resume work with his paint brush, al
though his hand is still bandaged from
the effects of the serious blood poison
ing he experienced last winter. Mr.
Hull is very 10th to remain idle when
he can possibly work and the writer
hopes he will experience no further
trouble from his late complaint.
Mr. and Mrs William Peet of Gay
louisville passed last Friday night at
Isaac Smiths.
Another match game of baseball
was played on Wednesday afternoon
of last week on the New Preston Hill
Lawn between Gunnery nine of
Washington and Epson Seminary OF
this village, which resulted in VIC
tory for the Gunnery nine.
Mr. and Mrs G. w. Picke tt and son
of New Haven were guests of Hon G..
P. Lyman over last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs E. GustaveSOn and son,
Henry, of New York City, passed last
week at their home near Lakeside.
They intend to open the house for the
summer about June 10.
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NEW PRESTON.
NO TIME TO DANCE.

An entertainment was well adver-
tiSed at Pavilion hall, last Friday
evening. Frank Whitney of New Mil
ford was present with full orchestra,
the best instrumental music that has
been heard here this year, but the at
tendance was slim. Various causes
have been assigned as the reason for
so many Of this vicinity being MOTTO
ably absent, but such was the fact. In
farming community like this, pub
seems unnecessary.
AN INSPIRING CONVENTION AT WAR
rem.
The Y. p. s. C. E. here was well
represented at the convention held in
Warren, last Friday, and all report
most enjoyable time and have spoken
most highly of the hospitality shown
by the Warren people for their COM
fort and entertainment.
G. w. Corning, father of Mrs F. j.
Hosford, was guest here of Mr. and
Mrs HOsford over last Sunday Mrs
Hosford accompanied him back to
New York City on Monday.
Hon N. Staub is completing the
change Of highway on his land below
B. Morgans which was granted him
by the town last autumn.
Rev'N. S. Becker delivered a good
sermon, last Sunday morning, upon
"The Rich Young Ruler" No
preaching service was held in the
evening and a light attendance was
seen at the Christian Endeavor meet
ing in the church parlOrs.
J. A. Glover came down from his
winter stay in Litchtield on Monday
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GEORGETOWN.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
Mr. and Mrs Burr Mills returned
from attending the funeral of Mrs
Mills stepfather, Mr. Parketon, Of
SouthingtOn.
Mrs Eliza Wood is on the sick list.
Johnnie Kearns of: Bridgeport call
ed on friends, Sunday, returning on
Monday morning accompanied by Rev
r. J. Beach.
Bert Barrett, who has been quite
ill with scarlet fever, has an attack of
rheumatism.
Miss Kate Connery has returned
home after having spent the greater
part of the winter at Lake Saranac,
New York State.
Miss Mary Driscoll, who has been
taking a course Of study at the Bridge
port business college, is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs Mary Connery.
Mrs Edison Smith, who has been i'll,
is improving.
In spite Of the rain. nearly 400 peo-
pie attended the show, "Uncle Toms
Cabin" Saturday evening.
Miss Emma Hurlbutt was in town
Sunday.
Mrs Abraham Nash is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Albert Avery, of North
Salem.
Miss Carrie Barrett has been spend
ing a few days with relatives in Nor
walk.
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Staub s. Mallett,

tured her hip. Mrs Randall is 81 years
old and is quite feeble since her fall.
Drs King and Bostwick from New
Milford attend her.
Among those from Bridgewater who
attended the musical festival in New
Haven were Mr. and Mrs G. N. Hatch,
Mr. and Mrs E. R. Wooster, Misses
Gertrude Trowbridge, Maybelle San
ford and Bessie Smith, Mrs Dora San
ford and Henry G. Sanford.
Charles Weeks spent Sunday with
his grandfather, S. R. Weeks.
Mr. and Mrs George P. Allen from
Woodbury. called on friends in town,
last week.
Miss Mabel Keller who attends
school in Bridgeport spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs Harry Gillette, who has been
the guest of friends at Worthwhile, has
returned home.
happy parents of little boy which ar
rived at their home recently.
S. P. Garfield is seen driving on
Bridgewater's pleasant streets almost
every day with fine new bicycle wa.
gon which he recently purchased from
out of town parties.
Dl G. H. Wright of New Milford
was in town on Wednesday Of this
week.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Strong, who
moved from Botsford Hill to the home
of George Strong, have taken up Their
residence in Massachusetts, and left
town on Friday of this week.
Charles Roswell of SOuthville was in
town on Monday.
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daughters, Elizabeth and Marion,
went to Bridgeport on Saturday, called
thither by the illness of Mrs Fores-
telle s father, William McGrath.
John Fitch of Bridgeport, who has
been passing three months with his
uncle, William Forestelle, has return
ed home.
Postmaster and Mrs Knapp are the
happy parents of new daughter.
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HUNTINGDON.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
out to church, Sunday. The minister
came, however, and gave good, help
full sermon. 1t is regretted that there
was not more present to decide the
matter as to extending a call to Rev
Mr. BickfOrd. 1t is an important ques-
tion and needs the aid of the society
to settle a pastor or rent the parson-
age, as onlyIpart has been rented. 1t
is hoped full attendance will be pres
ent on Sunday. Service at IL O'Clock.
Mr. Bickford will preach. He will also
be present to give an address in the
evening, as it is missionary Sunday
and the Christian Endeavor hope to
have fine service and one of interest
to all. The collection will be for mis-
sionary work. Papers are to be read
by the members and extra singing by
the choir. -
Mrs Mary Drew is slightly improved
She is still very i'll. At her advanced
aged of 81 her convalescence will be
very slow. Her daughter, Mrs Hotch-
kiss, is caring for her at present.
Miss Erma Wheeler is still very i'll
with typhoid fever. Her symptoms
are not very hopeful at this writing,
Monday morning. ..., ..
Helen Drew, the infant daughter of
F. B. Drew, is much better.
Miss Beeman is again suffering with
rheumatism. She was very i'll with it
a year ago.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Hunt
ington congregational church meet
this week with Mrs d. A. Nichols.
Mrs Bennett Nichols spent portion
The Newtown bee., 1901-05-24
WARREN.
AN INSPIRING CONVENTION.

AN INSPIRING CONVENTION.
Friday, the 18th, was a red letter
day for Warren, the Housatonic Val
ley Christian Endeavor Union held
their annual meeting in the Congre-
gational church. The schools through
out the town were closed SO that the
teachers could take part in the meet
ing. The day being so fine large
number from all of the societies were
present as well as most of the church
going people of Warren. Dinner was
served on the parsonage lawn, the
ladies Of the town furnishing bounti-
full supply of good things for the inner
man and had enough left to have serv-
ed as many more. In every way the
meeting was success. The president,
Mr. Goodenough of Ellsworth, was a
very efficient presiding officer. Much
of the success Of the meeting was due
to the organist, Miss Louise Curtis,
who furnished fine music. There was
large choir and the singing was fine.
The children are practicing every
Saturday for Children day.
J. S. Comstock lost one of his farm
horses with collie, last week.
Mrs Lucy Strong, who has been very
sick for the last two weeks, is much
better.
Mr. and Mrs Robert H. Perkins of
Naugatuck have been visiting friends
in town for few days.
Miss Bertha Chapman, who went
| with Rev Mr. Gardner to Ashford in
1897, is home on a visit for an indef-
mite time.
James Perkins, who has been very
sick with pneumonia since February
20, is slowly gaining, being able to sit
up a very little.
Mrs Elizabeth Brundage of Bridge
port is at Minor Strong's.
Miss Emma Carter is out of town for
a few;weeks.
Henry Stone had several sheep killed
by dogs, one day last week.
Mrs Huldah Wix has moved from
the Peters place near Woodville to the
Benson place in the Dugway.
Charles Curtiss is under the doctors
care.
A family in the south part of the
town have been having the mumps
and seem to want every one else to
have them, some of them being around
in public when they knew they were
just coming down with them. Where
is our board of health?
Alexander Brewster, who has been
in poor health for some time, is get
ting worse. He has lung trouble and
the family think he will never be bet
ter.
Edward Carter of Torrington came
out Saturday to see to his farm work
here in Warren.
Mrs William Forestelle and her two
The Newtown bee., 1901-05-24
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.


Owing to the storm there were no
services at the church on Sunday.
Sunday, May 10, being not only the
31st anniversary Of the marriage Of Rev
r. H. Sherman and wife, but also the
third anniversary of the marriage Of
their elder daughter, the day seemed
to call for reunion of the family at
their home at the parsonage. The
children, five in number, were all pres
emit, with the exception of the eldest
son, who was kept away by the severity
of the storm.
Mrs R. II. Sherman, who has been
appointed as leader of the Home de-
partment of the Sunday school, is find
her way into the hearts of people who
for various reasons find it difficult and
sometimes impossible to attend
church.
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DeWitt's Little Early Risers search
the remotest parts of the bowels and
remove the impurities speedily with
no discomfort. They are famous for
their efficacy. Easy to take, never
grippe R. H. Beers s. Co., Newtown;
S. c. Bull s. Co., Sandy Hook; A.
B.. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
& Co., .Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Haw-
leyYille; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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one hen aged seven years old and had
a broken wing. The owner thinks this
may be a little tough for the thieves.
Robert Weeks of North Carolina is
the guest of his mother, Mrs w. M.
Weeks.
There will be social and dance at
Candee's hall, Tuesday evening, May
%. The music will be furnished by
Perry's orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs Charles L. Clark spent
few days, last week, in Wilton
at Mrs Clark's old home.
Mrs Baldwin Beach spent last week
in Bridgeport. IT,,
Mrs Frances Wales Of New York is
visiting at Nettie Wards.
Robert Weeks is home for his vaca-
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STAFFORD.

Charles Smith of Nichols avenue
pleasantly entertained a surprise party
an evening of last week. All present
unite in expressing the affair very
decided success.
Union cemetery is being put in Or
er for Memorial Day, as has been the
custom in the month of May for sever
al years..
Miss Louise Curtis of Brooklyn, N.
Y, has been recent guest in town.
The evening whist club gave anoth-
er of their successful dances at Tow n
hall on Wednesday evening of last
week, which was largely attended.
The young ladies who have had the
management of these very pleasant
affairs seem to be thoroughly capable
Of furnishing their guests with very
enjoyable time A carload of people
from Bridgeport were present as well
as several friends from New York and
New Haven.
The w. F. M. S. met last Thursday
afternoon with Mrs Nathan Curtis on
Main street.
A very handsome granite monument
has been placed on the family plot in
Union cemetery belonging to the late
| Capt Sylvester Brakeman by the STRAIT
ford Granite Works of Bridgeport.
Mrs Wilson French is recovering
from a severe attack of malaria.
A number of the members of the To-
cal w. G. T. U. were present at the
County Convention held in South Nor
walk, last Friday.
Samuel Wells is seriously Ill, having
had several partial strokes of paralysis.
James Sanford is building a new
barn and last week invited his friends
to assist in raising it. The response
was satisfactory and large party en-
joyed the delights of an old-fashioned
raising with all the Accomplishments
attached.
Miss Clara Lewis is suffering from
an attack Of tonsilftis.
Mrs Houghton Of Elm street is visit
ing friends in New York.
Thomas E. Spear has joined the
cavalry service and is now at Fort
SlOcum.
Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Paul have re-
turned to- their home: in Oronoque,
from their wedding trip.
Dewitt Beardsley and family of New
Haven. have arrived in town for the
summer at the Avery place
Mr. and Mrs Robert. Curtis Of Lower
Main street entertained a party Of
friends at their house last Wednesday
evening All present enjoyed a very
pleasant time.
The Cupheags have new piano for
their club room. 80
Mrs Charles B. Davis has returned
to town after an absence of several
months.
Leonard Burritt has been home on a
furlough but is now at Governors Is
land awaiting transportation to Cuba.
Mrs Selleck entertained the Dia-
mond whist club this week.
Miss Edna Wood and David Middle
brook were married at the home of
the bride last week. Their numerous
friends unite in Wishing them prosper
ity and happiness.
Rev Mr. Sherman Of St Paul's
church, Bridgeport, preached in
Christ church the evening of +Ascen
sion day. The musical part OF the
service was rendered by the vested
choir OF St Paul's church. ..
&c. Beach and family are in their
summer home on Elm street, after
sojourn during the winter months in
New York. -->.
A large delegation from the local
lodge Of N. E. o. P. went to Bridge
port, last week, and visited Seaview
lodge. William Freyer was installed
as deputy grand warden.
Mrs Robinson of New jersey is the
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Ten Pages.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY

New Ofk pafCleS Have IcllCcu Oilo
houses OF S. Il. Smith and Miss Sarah
Beardsley for the summer season.
Mr. Olson, the superintendent OF the
Center Garnet mine, will occupy the
Isham cottage.
Judge Preston is building commo-
dious addition onto his house.. The
old store has been cleaned and renova-
ted and is used as an office.
Z Harvey Thomas is training one of
the finest colts ever seen in this sec
ton for man in Warren.
Dea Seeley, who has been i'll, is able
to be about again.
Everett and Allan Hurlburt spent
Sunday with their parents here.
Mrs Pons has been quite sick during
the past few weeks, but at present is
slightly improved. Mrs H. Trow-
bridge is the nurse in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs E. j. Wood of New
York are spending few days at A.
w. Sanford's.
The auction sale of the personal
property of the late George Pierce
was well attended and nearly every
article brought good price.
Mrs F. II. Pierce is reported as be-
ing much improved in health.
Fred Tyrrell and family are down
with chills and fever.
G. r. Squire is driving fine black
horse purchased of a South Britain
dealer.
The farmers are complaining of the.
continuous wet weather interfering
much with the spring work and rot
ting early planted potatoes.
Miss Maud Innous fell from fence
few days ago and dislocated her arm.
]. Gilhooley has gone to New York
hospital for an operation.
G. T. Nicholson returned to his
home at New Milford on Tuesday
evening. On Monday he had to show
the boys that he had not lost the art
of catching trout so with short stick
for pole and string for line he
went down to his old resort, the Blake
man brook, and returned in two hours
with Is of the speckled beauties.
V. N. Shelton has sold one pair of
his team horses to party from Manga
tuck.
H. H. Warner and his son-in-law, G..
A. Whitehead, are handling Mr. War
ner's fine filly. She has the promise
OF making one Of the best in the coun-
ty, very stylish and fine gated and
has the building for trotter.
F. S. Castle of Southbury was in
town the past week visiting his moth
er. He also assisted John Morris in
his farm work for few days, return
ing to his Southbury home on Satur-
day.
G.. H. Nettleton made quick bust
ness trip to New Haven on Saturday
last.
A. w. Sanford has quite number
Of city boarders at present. He is al
ways ready at any time of the year to
accommodate nearly all that apply.
The cold and wet weather keeps the
farmers guessing when they will get
crops in and the result Of their labors.
The outlook thus far is not very
promising for the tobacco growers as it
is SO cold and wet that plants do not
grow as desired. Tobacco is a crop
that needs lots of warm and sunshiny
days.
Alonzo Whitehead, the highly re-
spected village blacksmith, is great
sufferer with felon on his hand, a
very disagreeable and painful thing.
He has our sympathy.
G. R. Crofut was out trouting one
day last week and broke the record for
the town thus far this year, both in
numbers and weight. He had about
eight pounds, visiting several streams.
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of last week with her daughter, Mrs
Oliver Beardsley, at Long Hill.
A family from Shelton have moved
into the house with Mr. Pierce.
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IN GRANGE CIRCLES.

Easton Grange held an interesting
meeting May IA. Brother S. B. Tur-
ney and Sister E. Seeley spoke on the
subject, mature studies in our
schools" Brother Fl. O. Osborne read
d paper, care our public schools as
useful as they might be, and what can
be done to improve them?" The read
ing by Sister Grace Williams caused
much laughter and was applauded.
The subject for Mayer will be de-
bate "Resolved that the husband
should carry the pocketbook instead
of the wife, Affirmative, P. H. Nc
Collam, Ernest Sanford; negative,
Mrs E. 1Seeley, Mrs G. B. Beers. 1t
will be wise for the brothers to be
present at that time.
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AN INSTRUCTIVE LECTJJRE.

AN Y T. LECIUH
Rev Franklin D. Elmer of New
York City will give lecture in Ban
tam hall, Friday evening, June I.
Subject, "a Flight Awheel." Mr. FL
mer spent the summer of 1898 riding
through the British Isles on a bicycle
The summer of 1899 was spent in a
similar way on the Continent. Dur
ing the two seasons England, Wales,
Scotland, Germany, Switzerland and
Holland were visited. The best adj
ventures, experiences, and observa-
tions of those interesting journeys
have been condensed into this lecture.
The lecture will be given under the
auspices Of the Baptist church.
SHEAR SHOP STOCK SUBSCRIBED.
The stock for the shear shop has all
been taken and work on the dam and
building will begin soon.
Bishop Brewster was at St Paul's
church, Thursday last, and confirmed a
class of nine.
About 25 of the young friends of
Minnie Robinson made her a surprise
visit, Wednesday evening, the occa-
sion being her 18th birthday. The
evening was very pleasantly spent
in music, games, etc.
Mrs Charles Morey is entertaining
her sister from Columbus, O.
Thomas Beach of Torrington is Wis
iting his brother, A. G. Beach.
Presiding Elder Pullman was in
town, one day last week.
Mrs DR. Pratt, Mrs Blake and Miss
Alice J. Wedge of Torrington were at
Mrs e. f. Wedges, Thursday.
Mrs David Kenney of New Preston
spent Sunday with Mrs E. F. Wedge.
Mrs r. L. Rochfort was visiting in
New Haven last week.
Rev G. w. Potter is still confined to
his bed.
Charles F. Flynn and Merritt Ter
rell are on the sick list, under the care
of DR. Richardson.
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