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The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
STEPNEY.
THE METHODIST CHRISTMAS FESTIV-
TIES.

THE METHODIST CHRISTMAS FEsT1v-
TIES.
The Methodist Sunday school will
have it's annual Christmas celebration,
Friday evening, December -. The
members of the Home department are
requested to participate. The Christ
mas supper will be followed by eXer-
ciSeS by the school, recita tiOnS, singing,
etc. 1t is expected that Miss Mabel
Clark will assist in these exercises. An
invitation is extended to members of
the church and congregation and
friends Of the school to attend and en-
JOY the ChriStmaStidc.
The Stove club met at IIaWley' s
store, Saturday evening. Although
stormy a gOOdly number were present.
The topic discussed was whether it
was more profitable to raise: grain than
to buy it at the present prices. Many
arguments were heard on both sides
and it was decided that according to
the experiences Of our fOrefatherS that
it is profitable crop when the price
reached 81 per buShcl. y question was
raised as to how much more d hopper
bin would hold than Il square one.
failed to reach any decided answer and
a mutual agreement was made to leave
it out for three noted men and report
at the next meeting At this point Il member
who had just returned from Il wedding trip en-
tered and the president found it necessary to
adjourn the meeting in order to give him Il;
chance to set the club up to cigars
Miss Nellie Bride has returned from Fair
field, where She the guest of her friend.
Miss Roberts.
E. l.. Staples of Shelton has been a short
time at the home of Mrs {. b. Wheeler.
Mrs Arthur Tyrrcl has been on The sick list.
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CHARACTERISTIC DISPLAY OF SEASON
ABLE GARMENTS APPROPRIATE FOR
GIFTS.
The season of gift buying may be
said to be well upon us, and the
thought uppcrmOst in the minds of
those who have friends and dear ones
to remember is what will please them
most. The tendency of the age is to
give something that has a useful and
practical value rather than an Orna-
mental one. This being 50 in remem-
bering our mothers, wives. sisters and
SWeetheartS, there should not be anv
difficulty in determining an appropriate
gift. The femininefancy longs for furs
because there is nothing quite SO com
Portable and in keeping with the har-
mOny of the winter costume as a fine
set Of furS 1t has been written that
when ''cold is keen and winds are high,
there's naught SO serene as furS that
fly" Certainly keener cold or higher
winds than we have been experiencing
and not in demand.
The successfully esta blishcd house of
+. j. Houston deals in furS to greater
extent than any similar concern in
these parts. Mr. Houston does his own
negotiating, and has unrivalled facil-
tiles for selecting the best the market
affords in this line. \ t his busy store
is to be found now the fullest and chOic-
est variety OF SeaSonable furS. The
store will be open each evening until
Christmas.
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EASTON.

LOCAL JOTTINGs OF INTEREST.
George Banks has had his house
newly Shingled.
Newell Brown has moved from the
Andrew Perry place to the old mill
house.
The Rock House school have their
Christmas entertainment this( Friday
evening, December 20.
Mrs w. II. Grammar has a crab
claw cactus which has 165 buds on it.
Chicken thieves took about 81 fowls
from Charles w. Blakeman's hen roost,
one night last week. The thieve S
were traced to their home and captur-
ed and most of the fowls were return
ed to Mr. Blakeman's. The thieves
were brought before Justice James
Taylor and bound over.
f. G. lHaeublein, the merchant 1t
Adams, always has a large stock of
first class groceries, flour and feed and
for the holidays he has fine stock of
Christmas candies, figs, mixed nuts
and oranges. Trade with him and
save money.
F. G. Haeublein has recently sold a
fine COW to Paul Svihra.
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ICIluo, idSU uIoudy CFculuS. liz
first prizes were won by Mrs Michael
Connery and Howard Castle, the con-
ISOLATION prizes by Mrs Albert Howe
and Fred Sturgcs.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
The Christmas entertainment of the
church will be held on
Monday, December %.
Mrs Frank Patterson took shopping
trip to Norwalk, last Saturday.
Mrs Louis TANNER is in very poor
health. DIR Mansfield attends her.
Attorney John Walsh of Norwalk
was in town last Monday.
Mrs Jannette Bennett was the re-
cent guest of friends in New Canaan.
Charles Stanley took business trip
to New York, last week.
Mrs Albert Howe was called to Wash
ington, last week, by the serious illness
OF her husband, who has typhoid fever.
Miss Florence Pryor and Thomas
Pryor have returned from visit with
friends in Bridgeport.
Miss Maggie Connery made shop
ping trip to New York City, last Satur-
day.
The Georgetown Temperance society
held it's annual meeting for the election
of officers, last Friday evening, at the
residence of Burr Mills.
Miss Kate Miller spent several days
of last week with friends in New York
city.
The whist club will be entertained
this evening at the residence of Mrs
Mary Connery by the Y. 3. .. G..
Rev E. S. SanbOrn preached in the
Methodist church, last Sunday morn
ing, in exchange with the pastor.
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Christmas Shopping

handsome Handkerchief stock.
Chi!drcns Coored Border handkerchiefs at
sc and 81 each.
Ladies' White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
at &c each. All with hens.
Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs SC, SIC. lOc.
- &c. 2oc, sc. 3.1sc and SOC EACH
Boys Linen tape border Handkerchiefs sell
at 12,sc each.
Gents White and Colored tape border at SC
each.
Gents Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at Sc
each.
Gents Colored border Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, sc and 10c each.
Gents Linen Handkerchiefs, l2Hc. l9c &c
81 &c and SOC each.
Gents Linen, tape border sell at Exc, l5c,
20c and PC each.
Gents extra size Linen. tape border. sc.
33c, nc.
Gents extra size Hemstitched Linen Hand
kerchiefs SOC each.
Gents japanese Initial Handkerchief, Sc
! and 12Hc.each.
Fifteen different styles fancy Handkerchiefs
&c each.
Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs. 12hc, lie
| &c each.
Embroidered edge and Hemstitched Linen
| handkerchief SOC. 75c, 81, sl-25, $l.5O each.
| Liberty silk Squares, Sc inch square, 81 each
White. Black Cardinal, Pink. Light Blue and
| Lilac.
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LONG HILL AND VICINITY.

Mrs John Wilkinson and children
visited at her fathers on Walnut Tree
Hill, recently.
William T. Beard and daughter at
tended the funeral Of Mrs Frederick
Shelton in Long Hill.
Mrs Helm is sick with congestion of
liver. DR. Richardson attends her.
Mr. and Mrs Metlar visited Mrs Fred
Wheeler in Meriden, recently.
MIR and MIS- Myron Kinney of Put
nam were guests at Century Farm over
Sunday and Monday. They have been
making an extended tour in the west,
returning by way of Washington, d.
c..
Mr. and Mrs J. Richie visited Mil
ford, Friday.
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LONG HILL.


METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
At the annual meeting of the Sum
day school of the Methodist church,
held December y, for the election of
officers, the following were chosen: Su
perintendent, Philo p. Haven; male
assistant, Stephen Libbie; female as
sistant, Mrs Cunning; secretary, Miss
Florence Angivine: assistant secretary,
Walter Radcliffe; librarian, Mrs Frank
Sherman; treasurer, Stephen Libbie.
After serving 30 years as superintend-
ent in Nichols and Long Hill, F. $.
Shelton resigns, and is glad 50 able a
man and well qualified for the work is
to take his place.
Christmas tree and entertainment of
the Methodist Sunday school at the
Hall, Tuesday evening, the 24th. All
are welcome.
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HUNTINGDON.
THEODORE EDWARD BEARD,

Theodore Edward Beard. passed away
Monday, December 9, at 3; a. m. He
had been ailing for more than year.
He was born on Long Hill, December
q. 1888. He leaves widow, four sons
and two daughters. Funeral services
were held at his late home in Wells
Hollow, Wednesday, at 2 p. m. Rev
Mr. Everest, who is supplying the pull
pit in ST Paul's church at the Center,
otficiated. O. G. Beard, Jr., B. NJ.
Beard, Stanley Beard, f. E. Brakeman,
Frederick Wheeler and Franklin Wells
were pail bearers. The burial was in
Riverside cemetery.
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MONROE.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES

Invitations have been issued by the
young people of Harmony Grange for
"A dance at the Town hall, December
&c.
Deputy Howard Andrews visited
Harmony Grange last week.
The Parish Aid Of st Peters met
with Mrs GOldsbOrOugh, last Wedncs
day.
Miss Agnes Beardsley has returned
home from YOnkcrS.
Mrs Alex Sinclair and Miss Olive
Sears have visited Mrs }. G. Stevens
OF East Village.
A white setter dog with tan spots
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20

Mountain lake and a considerable
stream of water runs over the spill
way. The main reservoir is very rap
idly filling. The prospects now are
looking bright for an abundance of
water for next years supply. The
12-foot dam, built late in the fall of
1900 at the outlet of Mountain pond,
makes large storage of water which
will be used in case of emergency in
a dry season. Bethel now has safe
supply of water for all manufacturing
purposes. The water, which is very
soft, is we'll adapted to the manufact-
ure OF stiff hats. The water is pure
and clean for household use and drink
ing.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Cattrrh is
blood or constitutional disease. and in order
to cure II you must take internal remedies
Hairs tatarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls tatarrh Cure is not IA ,uack
medicine 1t was prescribed by one OF The
best physicians in this country for years. and
is a regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tOni''S known. combined with he hest
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of the two
ingrcdlentS Is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Cat;rrh. Send for test inon-
illS. free.
+. j. CHENEY 4 Co. Tnlcdo q.
Sold by Druggists. ~.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
SATURDAYS HEAVY STORM.

The storm of rain, accompanied
with high winds all day Saturday I'M
til Sunday morning, drifted in sheets
against the buildings with great force
and penetrated every crack and Grey
ice Fairly good roofs leaked like
sieve. Torrents of water came off the
hills. From PlumtreeS to BrOOktield
Still river was one vast lake of water.
The East Swamp road was flooded
about two feet deep. The bridges are
higher than the approach and were
above high water mark. An immense
volume Of water passes through these
channels and with great force.
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OXFORD.
DEATH OF MRS WILBUR ALLING.

DEATH OF MRS WILBUR ALL1NG.
Mrs E. J. Alling went to Norwich,
last week, to attend the funeral of her
sons wife, Mrs Wilbur Ailing. Mrs
Alling and her three children boarded
the past summer in Oxford. She had
been in feeble health for some months
and lately had been spending some
timesin Winsted thinking thai change
might be beneficial but she gradually
funeral was held from her home in
Norwich, last Thursday.
MICHAEL CASSIDY MAKES IMPROVE
MENTs.
Michael Cassidy is making improve
ments on his buildings at his farm on
the Southford road. He is having a
large ell part built to his house for a
kitchen and pantry. He is also max
ing improvements on his barn and out
buildings. Bernard J. Davis is doing
the Joiner work.
Mr. and Mrs F. w. Hubbell went to
Philadelphia, last week, expecting to
remain for some little time. Mr. Hub
BELLS health has been very poor lately
and he is to consult with physicians
there hoping for an improvement in
health.
George Ward of Rigg street recently
butchered hog which tipped the
scales at -535 pounds dressed weight.
The Sunday school of the Congrega-
tional church expect to hold their an
nual Christmas tree and festival on
Christmas eve, Tuesday, December "a.
Samuel Patterson has moved into the
Griffin house on Five Mile Hill.
Harry E. Smith expects to move in
to his new house very soon.
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The poultry show closed, Saturday
night. The storm made light at
tendance for the evening. Bethel eX-
hibitors made an excellent showing of
birds and carried off many premiums
and also made few sales at remuner-
alive prices. There is some talk about
holding the poultry show next year in
Bethel instead of holding it in Dan
bury. Bethel White Wyandotte Poul-
try yards sold pair of fine birds to DIR
II. l.. Ross, Canaan. Price $40.
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REDDING.


On Friday, the 18th inst, Adeline F., wife Of
the late Harvey b. Rumsey, passed beyond to
her Eternal Home. She had been in very deli
cate health for - years. and ut last fell a vic
toconsumption and drOpsy. She in her
d year at the time of her death. being the old
est and the last of her general ion in the fam
ily \ son. sons wife, and daughter. Mr. and
Mrs Louis Rllns"y and Miss Emma Virginia.
well as relatives and IL wide circle of friends
mourn her death. The funeral was held Non
day at her late residence in San fOrdtOWn. nd
the inttrment was ut the Ridge cemetery. Rev
Edward K. Evans pastor of the church of
which she had been II member for 20 years, Of
tciated. Mrs Ruln>cy was IL woman of rare
furlitudr and strength Of character, as was
signally evinccd 10y her accomplishing. even
buoyant. spirit during weary months and
years of physical pain and weakness She EN-
blNlied in herself the most exalted traits Of
Christian wnmanhood and the noblest attri-
bute> Of Motherhood Brave. hopeful, ca I'm
and cheerful, with Il self-denyng grace beau
tiful to witness. she won the deep love Of
those who knew her best. and the profound
respect of those who were privileged only to
form her acquaintance. For such she.
death is not sleep but an awakening; not
night but the awakening of the Eternal Day.
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means of support that is to say his feet, he
engaged the very accommodating Con" keefe
to ferry him across in the good old fashioned
way that obtained centuries ago when mems
dorsal areas were used much more frequently
shallow water Suffice it to add that Mr. Greg
Dry attended church that morning, having
thus preached an illustrated sermon on the
theme where there's will there's way
We are bound to admit that such a determin-
alton to attend church has rarely, if ever be-
fore. been exhibited in Redding.
Miss E. J. Goodsell of Bridgeport was the
guest of Miss Marian Selleck, three days OF
this week.
Miss Grace Roughton has returned from Nor
walk, being summoned to take care OF hel
mother who is sick.
Out of respect to Mr. Rumsey and family the
Students club postponed it's Monday evening
meeting. The meeting Of December %; bein!
| so near Christmas. will be postponed. Th
next meeting will probably be on the 3oth.
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OUR NEIGHBORS-
TRUMBULL.
GRANGE ITEMS.

At the meeting of the Grange, Fri
day evening, the following officers were
elected
Master, Dwight NJ. Fuller.
Overseer, David Il. Booth.
Lecturer, Plumb b. Nichols.
Steward, Leonard A. Hawley.
Assistant steward, Edgar II. Rogers.
Chaplain, Rev William A. Thomas.
Treasurer, Gilmore Il. Nichols.
Secretary, Orville b. Burton.
G.. k, Emil +. Berger.
Ramona, Alice Nj. Nichols.
Ceres, Irene Berger.
Flora, Grace Sherman.
Lady assistant, Mrs K. II. Rogers.
Member Executive committee, AL
bert E. Linley.
On the death of Mrs Frederick S.
Shelton the following resolutions were
adopted at the Grange:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the All
Wise Master to remove one from our
midst.
Therefore, 1t becomes our painful
duty to bear SOrrowful tribute Of re-
spect to her as worthy member OF
our order. But we know her true
Christian life has written her value IN
words more eloquent than pen can tell.
She was an active member in both
church and lodge, in which places her
seat will be vacant.
Resolved: That we, the members of
Trumbull Grange, No. 134, 90 sympa-
thize with the daughter and husband,
both of whom were members or our
Grange, and we commend them to the
care of Him who "dOeth all things
WE'LL"
Resolved That although we deeply
lament the loss of a worthy sister yet
we mourn not as those without hope
and rejoice to know that she has in
herited better home.
Resolved that these resolutions be
entered in the minutes Of this Grange
and that copies be furnished the fam
lily of the deceased and published IN
THE NEwTOwN Bee Joseph Nj.
The Sunday school will have their
Christmas tree on Christmas eve. If
stormy, on Wednesday evening.
w. S. Plumb is giving very pretty
calendar to his customers. This is
time of year to put in Il supply OF Dr
Shops preventlves.
MILK PRODUCERS GETTING TOGETHER.
Score another one for Trumbull's en-
terprising milkmen. OF the officers of
the new Bridgeport association OF
milkmen, Irumbull' furnishes the
president, Albert Linley; vice presi-
dent, Burr Beach; secretary, Gilmore
Nichols. Milk is very scarce: some OF
the peddlerS are offering four cents.
Now that higher price is being de-
manded by the distributor, it would APP
pear to be but right if the producer
prohted by the increased retail price.
Services were but poorly attended at
the Congregational church, last sun
day, owing to the severe storm prevail
ing. The pastor being i'll the evening
meeting was omitted. The Endeavor
society was held at the usual hour.
Much sickness is reported, Gilmore
Nichols, Leonard IIawley, Ethel Ward,
Mrs Martha Nichols, Pastor Thomas
and his two children, Mary and Arthur.
1t is pleasant to note the recovery OF
most Of the list.
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has appearedat f. w. Wheeler's. The
dog, which seems to be finely bred
one, was nearly starved and in a very
emaciated state. Mr. Wheeler has tax
en- good care of him and would be glad
to restore him to his master, whoever
he is.
l. w. Drew and Elmer Wakeley have
repaired the bell of st Peters,.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
NICHOLS.


Mrs Fred Perry is on the sick list
Several Of the younger mem beers of the COM
munity have had excellent luck fishing
through the ice on Bunnell pond.
Many of our local farmers have beenbutcher-
ing the past week.
F.. S. Fairchild has commenced making en-
tenSive improvements on his mill.
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MILK PRODUCERS MEET.

At a meeting of the farmers, Mon
day, in Eastwood's hall, committee
of six was appointed tn cOnvass among
the farmers and learn their ttitude as
to a combination for the purpose of
obtaining fair profit on their milk.
There was goodly number present.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
Ladies' NeckWear.

An enormous collection of desirable styles.
Full line of Chiffon Neck Ruffs in Black,
Black and White, and White and Black SO.
81. sl.25, 81 49, s159. sl.75. 81 80 to $3.50 each
Ladies' Tab Collars. Sc. 1Oc. 12lac, l9c, 25c.
Ladies' Silk Ties, all colors, 25., soc, Soc 81.
1925
Lace Ties, fancy ends, soc, 75c, soc, 81 each.
Lace collars. full assortment from 81 to
0a.,c
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Mrs l.. A. Beers is spending a few
weeks with friends in Stratford and
AnSOnia.
Mrs Caroline Wheeler has returned
from long visit with friends in Buffa-
10.
Miss Bertha Banks is in Smith, Muir
ray & Co.'S through the Holidays.
Your correspondent, in company
with M. B. Lacy, a member of the
school board, had the pleasure. last
Monday, of visiting the Plattsville
school, which is one of the schools es-
pecially under Mr. Lacy's care. This
is not a graded school but one of the
exceptionally good district schools and
shows good work done by the efficient
teacher, Miss Minnie Lewis, of Mon
roe, this being her fourth year in the
school. In addition to other things
they have a schO ii library which now
contains 80 books, most of WHICH are
instructive as we'll as entertaining.
Sexenty-fOur of the books were bought
with money which the school earned
by giving entertainments. Judge
johnson H. Perry Of Southport visited
the school, last week. and was SO well
pleased with the school that he pre-
Sented them with l6 more new books
to add to the library, which will now
make so books in their library.
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Bethel is a clean healthy place and
has more aged people living than most
any other town of its Size in the state.
First class schools with thriving
churches and d mo licenSe' town
makes it a most desirable place to re-
side and bring up a family. Rents are
cheap and good homes can be purchas-
silk mill is expected to employ a large
number of WOrkmen.
Go to LOckwoods for your slippers
for men and boys for Christmas.
Mems slippers, 65c to Sl.25 at Lock
woods. patrOniZe home trade.
Ioys' slippers, 6Dc at Lockwoods.
Lockwood has the best lines of boys
and little girls shoes i'm town.
Never Rips, Can't Rip, and Elks
shoes for little gents at LOcllwoOd'S.
Boys shoes from 81 to s. at Lock-
wood Brothers.
Mrs Seclcy Taylor has left her home
in ElmwOod district to spend the win
ter with her daughter. Mrs George Err
win, in BrdgeWater.
Mrs Sarah f. liowcS, who has spent
several months among her eastern
friends, returns to her home in Chica-
go, the latter part of this week.
The chidrcn'S Christmas services
will be held in the Congregational
church, next Sunday morning.
Howard NJ. Judd, ii member of the
Judd & Cunning Hat Company. made
a recent business trip to Boston. The
firm are making prcparat ions for a
busy spring trade. The holiday trade
will probably demand a few cases of
hats, this week and next. Fancy
styles used to be the rage but have
gone out Of date.
The work on Nichols livery stables
has been delayed about 10 days. The
heavy timbcrS for stills did not arrive
until this week. The frame has been
raised and HE work is progressing at
this writing.
Mems G'nion Made shoe for s. and
$50, worth So. Call and examine and
you will surely buy. At Lockwood's,
Bethel.
Lockwood's Wei Kid and Sole Kid
lined for $50, well worth 50. Get a
pair for Christmas.
Lockwood's is headquarters for rub
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METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

Sunday. the 18th, six new members united
with the Methodist church,. Rev Mr. Pickup
preached an excellent sermon. embracing the
subject Of partial cOnScc ion.
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WASHINGTON.


The funeral of Charles o. johnson was held
at the congregational church on the Green on
Tuesday. Rev Robert Carter officiating. He
leaves Il wife and one child who have The SYM
patty of a wide circle of friends. Undertaken
G. u. Beers had charge of the funeral arrange
mentS.
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Handkerchief.

The Holiday Handkerchiefs are drawing
business beyond belief and they deserve every
bit of trade they get. These items represent
but a portion of the thousand of others in our
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
Books.

Our Book Department. ON the Main floor
rear. is replete with all classes of holiday
Books for old and young. Copyright books
all popular authors 81 a copy.
Special Value in Bibles. translated from the
original tongue with helps to study. A regu-
lar 81 Bible for Csc.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20

Washington lodge, f. & A. NJ, will
oThe Baptist Sunday school is getting ready
for Il Christmas concert and tree.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20

] A meeting will be held ate Lower Stepney.
next Sunday evening. December p, at
o'clock. Subject The passage Of the Red Sea,
or the deliverance Of Israel. Everybody well
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
Holiday Stationery.

In fancy Covered BoXeS-sanle trimmed
with ribbon, fine quality of paper. pc 29c. 30
SOC box, worth from 39c to 1a'.
The Newtown bee., 1901-12-20
PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH NOTES.

There was no service in the Meth
odist church, last Sunday morning.
in singing over the Christmas music.
In the evening Rev J. J. Blythe gave
one of his talks on Pilgrims Progress.
The plans are now to hold the Christ
mas concert and tree in the church,
Friday evening December q. The
storm has interfered with the rehears-
ais but it is requested that all will
come to the church on Friday evening
and on Sunday that are to take part in
the concert.
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A remarkable episode occurred on Sunday
last. Mr. Gregory, our genial postmaster. en-
tertaintd Il most lauda bic ambition to attend
divine service at the Episcopal church. On
finding the road in the valley so obstructed
by water that he could not cross it without
doing serious damage to various articles of
wearing apparel that covered his visible