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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-18

II don't think much Of the fellow who
boasts of his artistic temperament, -
says the Manayunk Philosopher He
usually wants to borrow money"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-18

An Atchison woman has actually been
married four times, and three of her
husbands are living. She is said to be
terror to a husband, but to a lover she
has a cooling voice that lures the best of
them into her net.
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Will do you good. Begin to take it today

daughter, Ruth Wheeler, were guests, last Wednesday, of Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley.
 The Children's day exercises at the Baptist church will be held Sunday evening, June Is, instead of June 9.
 MT and Mrs Martin Castle received the right hand of fellowship at the Baptist church, last Sunday, Mrs Cas- tie being received into the church by immersion.
 Mrs Juliet Platt, Miss Francis Platt of Bridgeport and Mrs Washington Fowler of Shelton were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs John T. Porter.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Pentield of Bridgeport spent Sunday with Mrs C.. B. Wheeler.
 Mrs E. N. Kasson, who has been taking magnetic treatment for several weeks at Prof De Mork's in Bridge port, returned home last Tuesday, much improved in health.
 The Children s day exercises which are to be held in the Methodist'church next Sunday, will begin at 7.30 p. m.
 Mrs Patrick Wade and Mrs James Kennedy of Bridgeport were enter tained, last week, at Mrs l.. o. Os- bOrne'S.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Gaines and daughter of Hartford have been the guests of Mrs Henry Seeley.
 Mrs Perry Hubbell has been enter taining for some. time her mother and sister of Norwalk.
 MT and Mrs Leander Wheeler of Huntington spent Sunday with Ed awards Beardsley.
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WASHINGTON.
MRS W. J, FORD.

The death of Mrs w. J. Ford occurr- ed on Tuesday morning. Although her death had been expected for several days, yet when the sad news came, the blow was crushing one. The sym pathy of the whole town is with the bereaved husband and relatives, for Mrs Ford was loved by by all.
 The ball game on Thursday resulted in the defeat of the Alumni and a big score in favor of the Gunnery.
 The dance on Thursday night was fine social affair. It was the annual promenade of the Alumni association of the Gunnery.
 Many out of town guests were pres ent last week, to attend the annual festivities of the Gunnery. MT Hol- lenback of the Gunnery is receiving congratulations on the birth of son at MT Hollenback's home in Pennsyl- vania.
 Ellsworth Fem has completed re- pairs at the Hilltop, and is now fur nishing repairs at W. s. Logan's. OMaster William Frolich of New H ven is boarding at Merrill Fenn's, for the season.
 A strawberry and ice cream festival will be given in the Grange hall, Wash ington Depot, June 12, from ' to II D. m.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.
BEDDING.
THE STUDENTS CLUB.

A most enjoyable meeting of the students club was held at the home of w. L. Randall onsMonday evening. The program was in charge of the lit erary committee and several interest ing papers were read on the native town. Extracts were also given from the book by Charles Burr Todd, who is Redding's noted historian. The com pany were entertained further with music, cake and cream.
 Invitations are issued announcing the wedding of Miss Hattie Fields and Floyd Wood to occur on Wednesday, June F, at the Congregational church.
 Dr Joseph Pullman will preach at the Methodist church on next Sunday. It is hoped large congregation will greet him.
 Miss J. Belle Sanford has returned from her brothers in Brookline and will spend the summer at her old home. Her niece, Miss Helen Barnes, spent few days with her last week.
 The venerable $. s. Osborn is seri- Ously ill.
 Robert Osborn is taking a much needed rest from his duties at Syra- cuse university.
 Emory P. Sanford has recently pur- chased a horse. From all appearances it looks as he might give some of the boys around town brush should the opportunity offer itself.
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times and a vigilant watch was kept on the house and out-buildings. Mrs WhitcOme is visiting relatives in North Haven and vicinity. Mrs Charles Stuart is unable to walk at all from the effects of the injuries received from the runaway accident. The children of the Congregational church are practicing for the childrens 8 day services under the charge of Mrs c. w. Francis.
 At the meeting of the Grange the necessary committees were appointed to provide for the Pomona meeting which is to meet with Brookfield Grange. The afternoon meeting, which includes the lecturers hour, will be held in the Town hall and will be open to the public.
 The Deering harvesting machinery is what Merchant w. J. Beehler adver- tiseS. The Ideal mower is a great ma chine for the farmers. It has done more to tighten the labor of the farm CT than all other inventions of the in harvesting machinery call and see him.
 Rev c. w. Francis preached in BridgeWater, last Sunday, in exchange with MT Raymond. Prof Greene was warmly welcomed, last Sunday, when he assumed charge of the Congregational choir. MT Greene will also have a rehearsal at St Paul s each week. Mrs Charles Williams has lost her driving horse, "Jessie." As the horse became feeble from old age Mrs Williams very humanely had her shot.
 Miss Florrie Griffin is entertaining a lady friend.
 Mrs Harriet Clark is once more at her old home.
 Charles Clark of New York City spent Sunday with his family at Judge Griffin's.
 Miss Mamie McNamara of Water bury returned to her school after spending a few days with her parents.
 Mrs s. J. Knapp is spending few days at her old home.
 C. l.. Dean, manager of the Sturde- want store, drives to Danbury every Saturday with load of produce.
 Miss Ina Warehouse entertained her cousins from Danbury, last week. The Laurel Hill Cemetery associ- ation have begun clearing up the grounds and removing some of the trees, under the direction of Superin- tendent Eli H. Stevens.
 Miss Flood of Danbury will finish the term of school in District No 3.
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DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by, constitu- tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in famed you have a rumbling sound or imper- feet hearing. and when it is entirely closed Deaf fness is the result. and unless the inflam- nation can be taken out and this tu be restOr- ed to it's normal condition, hearing will be de- stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are GGansed6y catarrh which is nothing but in
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness lcaused by catarrh) that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars, free
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 65c
 Halls Family Pills are the best
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MONROE.

AN ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
 Herbert Flansburgh will be at the Monroe Town hall on the evening of June 14, to entertain the public with mOnOlOgueS, comic songs, etc. The proceeds of the evening are to go to- ward paying for the piano. Admis- sion 25c. Cake and cream will be ex- tra. Tickets are now on sale at the rectory, at K. w. Wheeler's, s. B. Wales and may also be obtained of our popular butcher, Peter Reitter, of Stepney.
 MT and Mrs Ambrose s. Hurd have returned home, having spent week at the Pan-American and vicinity.
 The Fairfield County Clerical club met at Rev A. Goldsborough's, Mon- day. Fourteen members were present. made flying visit at his uncle $, John Beach's.
 Joe Busser lost a COW, last week, the result of a broken leg.
 Miss Mary Cramer is spending few days at MT MOran'S in Huntington.
 Frank B. Curtiss is guest of his par entS, MT and Mrs F. P. Curtiss,
 Mir and Mrs Willis o. Brotherton and son Of Bridgeport and MT and Mrs W. B. Craft and daughter, Gertrude, of Stepney passed Sunday with Mrs Lucinda Johnson.
 Mrs Hazard and son, Wilt u., and Miss Martha Beach called on friends at Rock House, Saturday.
 Mrs Carrie CurtisS and son, Frank, passed Thursday evening with MT and Mrs Charles Botsford; also MT and Mrs Morris Beers.
 The Elm street school closed it's spring term, last Friday. The teach CT, Miss Francis Turney, treated the scholars to ice cream and cake, togeth- CT with presents for all. Miss Rose Lane won two first prizes and Miss Edith Wales second.
 Miss Ruth A. Beach has returned to Rock House.
 Best goods, quick sales, small profits. spot cash is the motto at B. Hawl ey & Co. s special sales.
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spent, last Monday and Tuesday with
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BETHEL,
MEMORIAL SERVICES,

The memorial service held in the Methodist church was largely attend ed and very interesting. Every seat was taken and chairs had to be brought in. About 50 members of the Moore White Post, G. A. R., from Danbury attended in d body and marched up the aisle to the pews that had been re- served for them. Henry A. Gilbert was in charge of the exercises and was seated on the platform with Rev Dr B. M. Adams and Rev H. l.. Slack. The service opened with a selection by the male chorus of 15 voices. Other selec- tions were sung during the service. After the opening song Rev H. l.. Slack offered prayer. Then followed several recitations. Those reciting were Miss Cecelia A. Keane, Miss Ada M. Gilbert, John V. McCauley and George c. Nichols. All speakers did well. Rev H. L. Slack gave an inter- esting and forcible address. An ad- dress was also given by Rev B. M. Adams, which was very interesting. At the close of the exercises a collec- tion was taken for the care of the plot in the cemetery.
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LETTER TO REA o. w. BARKER

NEWTOWN.
 Dear Sir: In making pastoral visits, of course, you do not consider your pleasure or comfort or ease; you go where your people live. But you have two sets of feelings in going about can't help it. we all have. But you especially have; for part of your bus mess is sympathy. We'll kept lawns and well-tilled fields, nice homes and nice people, are cheerful to you, as they are to anyone. Tumble-down buildings, poor fences men harrassed by burdens too heavy for them, over worked women, and dirty faced child ren, you may be strong to get on with; but you would be more than human to find inspiration in misery.
 Paint divides the two sorts of peo- pie; one paints, and the others don't. Or, perhaps, the thrifty paint we'll; the unthrifty paint ill.
 To paint we'll is to keep paint sound There are two ways to do it; one is bound to paint often; the other to use good paint.
 It costs about half as much to paint DevOe as to paint lead and oil; for De- voc lasts twice as long and costs no more-indeed it cost less, but not much less.
 The thrifty and comfortable have the art of using money more wisely. How lucky they are! how happy!
 Yours truly, 52 F. w. DevOe & Co.
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NEW. MILFORD,
CLOSING EXERCISES ATINGLI

CLOSING EXERCISES AT INGLEsIDE.
 Delightful weather favored the closing ex- ercises at Ingleside school. The Wayside Inn evening commenced the first of the closing | exercises when a German and English play
 a au churc nefg na the h Gn was packed to hear the baccalaureate serme men afn m it PTaReS Tas ar last Sunday as rector of the church. At the communion service 14o partook of the sacra- | ment Monday morning the musicale took place, the piano and mandolin selections de- serving special mention. Monday evening at troduced. Instead of the pupils appearing as formerly in their regulation suits, military 1 costumes were used.
 Harmon Bronson of New Haven was | in town, Monday.
 The Empire Stock & Grain Co., of New York have opened an office here, using the quarters vacated by MT Lo-
 MT and Mrs J. R. Johnson have been spending a few days in Bridgeport. | Frank Whitney took charge of Bee | be's pool and billiard parlor, Saturday, | MT Beebe having left town. F. G. Clemence will move his family shortly into the house now occupied by MT Wiggins.
 Lewis Pratt of Bridgeport was In town on G;A Todd is improving.
 Ihe M pa aebaIl M game % between the St Peters. suited sai ln victory for the former the score
 E. c. Clemence, organist at All Saints. gave recital, Sunday evening"
 Golden, the hustling clothier, moved Tuesday, into his palatial new store in the Shoverling building on Rail- road street. MT Golden has one of the finest stores in town He will have a great opening sale on Saturday and the public are invited from far and near.
 Homer Landis is ill in bed,
 The band have secured the services of tirst-class leader from Bridgeport for the season.
 "Gus' Taylor returned on Tusday from trip to the Pan-American expo- sition.
 Roger Hartwell is reported better.
 Rev II. l.. Everest, who formerly re- sided here, has opened boys private school at West Haven.
 We advertise because we have some thing to say not because something has to be said. We hope our weekly readers don t tire of our carpet news. We can't help telling you about this department. We want to impress upon you the necessity of looking over this upstairs department before pur- chasing elsewhere. The values offered here, whether it be carpets, mattings, lace curtains or window shades viii l tempt tie most economical. We are | giving values everyday to secure your trade, a lock over we will guarantee profitable. Twenty-Five rolls heavy quality On ina jointless mating, regu- BOG quality at 200: 25 rolls very best all wool Ingrain carpets, the choice pat. terms of the season at soc the yard, same grade that others ask 65c or roc the yard. We refund money if you want it.-[The c. H. Booth & Bentley Co.,, New Milford.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
CHURCH NGTES.

CHURCH NGTES.
 Children's day will be observed next Sunday. In the morning Rev Dr Gane's subject will be Training up a parent in the way he should go." The Sunday school will have charge of the evening service which begins at seven o'clock. Everybody cordially invited to both services.
 MT and Mrs N. B. Hill, MT and Mrs Arthur MerWin and MT and Mrs Royal Whitaker were guests of Mir and Mrs R. B. Jennings, Thursday afternoon and evening of last week.
 Miss $. E. Hopkins and Miss Daisy Waldman went to Port Jefferson, L. l., Decoration day, returning the follow ing day.
 Mrs L. w. Johnson and daughters visited her sister, Mrs R. Whitaker, last Sunday.
 The flower committee of the Y. P. $. c. E., request all those who can to con- tribute flowers for the Children's day decorations and to kindly bring them to the church before p. m., Saturday.
 Miss May Hull was at home over Sunday.
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STEPNEY.
BRIEFLY NOTED,

Miss Winifred Wakeman entertain ed over Sunday MT and Mrs Wakeman of Brooklyn and Capt and Mrs PrOut of Holland Heights, Bridgeport
 Miss Winifred Wakeman passed Tuesday and Wednesday in Southport the guest of Miss Grace Banks of Southport.
 For all the reliable goods in break fast cereals call on Merchant Stephen French: His stock is nice and fresh.
 The June meeting of the WOman's held Wednesday, the 12th, at the usual place and hour.
 c. H. Purdy has rented the rooms oyea the store of Merchant Stephen French.
 IWenty-four persons were present, Monday night, at the communication of Washington lodge, F. & A. M, when the third degree was exemplitied. special has been called for next week Wednesday night.
 Burr Hawley nas been having the brush cut on the highway between Stepney Center and the Depot. MT spirited man as he does this at his own expense.
 Benjamin Corning of Bridgeport is spending some time with his Darents. MT and Mrs Edward Corning.
 M. B. Hawley has been in the Park City every day as a witness on the John Griffin place.
 Rev F. P. Braman drives new horse purchased of Conger &y Morrow of BOtSfnrd.
 MT and Mrs Meeker of Danburv and MT and Mrs Clarence Willett of Dan bury were guests the past week of MT and Mrs Andrew B. Curtis.
 Misses Caroline and Tillie Bayr of Fremont, N. J., William Clark and family of Brooklyn, Herbert Childs and family of Bridgeport were all guests, last week, of Miss Mary Clark.
 Mrs AlonZO Purdy and children left, last Wednesday, for Port Jefferson to see Mrs Purdys brother, who is criti- cally ill.
 The friends of Miss Eliza Osborne will be glad to hear she has so far re- covered as to be able to go out.
 Mrs Peter Agnew and children are soon to leave here for Prince Edward Island.
 c. l.. Smalley is hustling business at his shop, these days, but he is always ready to look after the wants of cus- toners.
 Mrs Edwards s. Beardsley and
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JUNE CONCERT
CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.

The Children's day exercises of the Methodist church will be held next Sunday evening, June 9.
 A son was born to MT and Mrs Charles Gurus, last Sunday, June ?.
 Arthur LaidlaW of Bridgeport spent Sunday at the home of F. H. Turner.
 Frank Baldwin is on the sick list.
 Ebert Nichols found several hens killed in his henhouse, last Friday.
 MT Beers spent Sunday with friends in this place.
 Frank Baldwin and family spent Memorial day with relatives in Strat- ford.
 Mir and Mrs Warren Plumb spent Sunday with relatives in Tashua.
 Ii. k. Reed entertained friends from out of town, last Sunday.
 Mrs Merrill of StratfOrd recently yis- itcd at the home of her uncle, Nathan J. Clark.
 Frank Amber of Bridgeport spent Sunday at the home of his aunt. Mrs Nothnagle.
 Eugene Nichols of Bridgeport recent ly visited relatives in this place.
 Harry N. French of Wesleyan Uni vcrsity spent several days, last week, with his parents.
 Miss Edith Nichols entertained com pany, recently.
 Miss Hattie Wellington is staying With her sister at Black Rock.
 MT and Mrs Cutter of Shelton spent Sunday at Lucius Nichols.
 Mrs Ernest L. Nettleton of Milford
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PLATTSVILLE,
CHURCH INTERESTS

Rev MT Sherman of the Baptist church preached in the Methodist church, last Sunday morning, in the absence of the pastor, Rev J. J. Blythe. whois attending conference in Canada, of which he is a member. There was no League service in the evening on account of the storm.
 The Chidren's day services will be held, Sunday evening, June 23. Re- member the rehearsal at the parson- age, Friday evening, of this week.
 Mrs J. J. Blythe and Mrs A. J. Clark spent Tuesday in New York city.
 Miss Lucy Roberts spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs w. Disbrow.
 Mrs J. w. Sherwood entertained Mir and Mrs Gay of Orange and Mrs Ella Sherwood of Bridgeport, last week.
 The rainfall for the month of May at the EaStOn reservoirs as kept by w. J. Beardsley was S.33 inches, nearly up to that of April which was 9.S2 inches.
 Mrs F. c. Beardsley is boarding in Stratford for while for the improve ment of her health and expects to vis- 1t friends in Bridgeport, soon.
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES,


 The annual meeting of the Y. P, S. c. E. was held at Mrs Frank Sher- mans, last Monday evening, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Miss Shelton: vice president, Rev MT Bray; secre. -tary, Mrs Fanny Libby; corresponding secretary, Mrs Frank Sherman; assist ant secretary, Miss Disbrow; treasur- CT, Mrs Works. For the next month, meetings will be held on Monday even- ings at 7.45 instead of Sunday. All are cordially invited. Come and bring your friends with you.
 John c. Gabler and Miss Teresa Hoffman, pr Brown and Miss T. Hoff- man, all Of,New York and Miss Nellie FOgarty spent Decoration day at Mir and Mrs John Gabler's
 MT Watson intends to come up very soon for the summer.
 Henry JObes is able to walk out.
 Mrs Walter Hawley entertained friends from Bridgeport, over Sunday. Mir and Mrs Frank Wheeler are spending few days at their cottage at the shore. They go to Buffalo, next week, stopping at BrockpOrt, N. Y., where they will be joined by MT and Mrs Wesley COan of Shelton.
 Mrs John Haugh will return to Fish l-on-the-Hudson on Saturday of this week.
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WORKING "A HOURS ADAY.

There's no rest for those tireless little worlers-Dr Kings New Life Pills. Millions are always busy curing torpid liver, jaundice, bilousness, fever and ague. They banish sick head ache, drive out malaria. Never grippe or weaken. Small, taste nice, work wonders. Try them. p cents at R. H. Beers x Co.,, Newtown: William J. Beehler, Brookfeld; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville.
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A FIREMAN'S CLOSE CALL.

''I stuck to my engine, although every joint ached and every nerve was lamy, a locomotive fireman. C of Buriing- ton, Iowa. "I was weak and pale, without any appetite and all rundown. As l was about to give up, got bot tie of Electric Bitters and, after taking it, l felt as we'll as I ever did in my life." Weak, sickly, run down people always gain new life, strength and vigOr from their use. Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; William J. Beehler, Brrookfeld; A. B. Fancher, Hawley-
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BROOKFIELD.
FINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSURED.

A FINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSURED.
 An entertainment will be given at the school hall on Friday evening of this week, lat 8 o'clock, by the boys of the Curtis school, assisted by H. Allen Smith, one of their teachers, for the benefit of their athletic association. It will comprise violin, piano and vo- cal music, and the exhibition of 100 lantern views of the beautiful scenery familiar to us. The admission will be 15c This is the postponed entertain ment originally advertised two weeks ago.
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ROXBURY.
THE HURLBURT-SEYM WEDDING

A very pretty wedding took place, Wednesday at 12 m., at the home of Henry s. Hurlburt. The contracting parties were Ruth, daughter of Henry Hurlburt and Ralph A. Seymour ot Terryville. A reception was held at the close of the ceremony after which the happy couple took their departure for their new home in Terryville, fol- lowed by the best wishes of all their friends. They were the recipients of many presents, both useful and orna- mental.
 Allen Joyce, the popular merchant at the Depot, has just received a new invoice of that fine flour, B. M. G., which he will sell for $4.75 per barrel. Give him your order.
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coat of paint. William Carroll has the work in hand.
 Frederick Beardsley had the mis- fortune to lose one of his horses, last Saturday, with collie.
 MT and Mrs J. H. Palmetier buried their infant boy, Saturday. Rev U. o. Moore officiated. The burial was in the Branchville cemetery.
 I. V. Pearsall was laid up number of days with an injured hand.
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SAYS HE WAS TORTURED.

1T suffered such pains from corns I could hardly walk, writes H. Robin son, Hillsborough, Ills, "but Bucklens Arnica Salve completely cured them." Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scald, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; William J. Beehler, Brooktield; A. B. Fancher, Hawley vile.
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VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT MATTERS.

The Village Improvement society scored another success in their repeated entertainment last week, there being a good audience which was very ap- preciative. The profits from the two being sufficient to warrant them in continuing the sidewalk as far as the funds will carry it. There seems to be a question of just where the work shall be done. The matter will be settled at the next meeting of the society.
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Mrs B. J. Hall has improved so that she is now able to ride out on pleasant days.
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Misses Catharine and Alice Kelly of the Park City were guests over Sun day of MT and Mrs John Shannon.
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A goodly delegation of the members of Brookfield Grange were pleasantly entertained, Tuesday night, at the session of Pootatuck Grange. Re- treatments were served,
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BRANCHVILLE.

All the buildings belonging to the Fresh Air farm are receiving a fresh
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The horse belonging to A. B. Blake man got away, Wednesday afternoon, and MT Blakeman did not find him till about o'clock, and then at Samuel Barnum'S in HaWleyyille.