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BIG January Sale!
A Dress Goods Sensation.

One Lot Of !, 25o yards Of 46 in.
Silk and Wool Suitings, that cost
at wholesale $I.25 in gold to i'm
por%s the coloring including tur-
quolse, olive, old blue, brown, old
gold, navy. national blue, myrtle
and reseda greens. to go at 49c yd
One lot of 100 Yards of colored
Dress Goods consisting Of 40 IN.
Storm Serges, and 36 In. Plain Co.
bourgs and Plaid Suitings, also 3o
inch Granite Suitings in all FASH
ionable colorings, value from 25c
to 4oc, Sale Price for all &c Yard
One lot 825 Yards 80 Inch All-wool
Ladies' Cloth and silk and wool
PIaids and Mixed Suitings, in a
full variety Of colorings, value from
3octs to SCOTS. Sale Price 33c Yd
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visited her mother and sisters during

visited her mother and sisters during
the holidays.
Mrs S. Wisner has been stopping in
New York for a week.
Mr. and Mrs E. B. Sherwood and fam
lily were entertained at L. A. Jen-
nings,, New Years day.
The Ladies' social club were to meet
Wednesday, the 9Th, with Mrs LEI
fert, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Buckley attended
a family gathering at Elmer Bulkley's,
Cross Highway, New Years.
Henry lockwood, former resident
of the town, and son of Mrs Mary Lock
wood, died recently at his late resi-
dence in Vermont.
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A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

~ was troubled for about seven
years with my stomach and in bed half
my time, "says E. Eemick, Somerville,
Ind. 81 spent about $1,000 and never
could get anything to help me until I
tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1 have
taken few bottles and am entirely
WE'LL" You don't live by what you eat
but by what you digest and assimilate
If your stomach doesn't digest your
food you are really starving. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure does the stomach s
work by digesting the food. You don't
have to diet. Eat all you want. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cures all stomach
troubles. r. H. Beers & Co., New
town; S. G. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook:
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
& Co., Stepney;W. N. Hurd, Long Hill;
The E. G. Platt Co.. Vaudeville.
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HATTERTOWN'S NEXT LECTURE.

REV G. LINSLEY SPEAKS THERE
JANUARY IA, ON 1.-THE STATE OF
CONNECTICUT.
The Hattertown School house will,
without doubt, hold large audience
on Tuesday evening of next week,
January IA, when Rev G.. T. Linsley
will speak on "She State Of COnnecti
cut.' The part of this Commonwealth
in the war of Revolution. the Civil
War, the eminent statesmen, jurists,
scientists, men of letters and men of
genius in every line that it has con-
tributed to the Nation, the worthy
sons it haStsent to take part in the
building up of every State, make this
history line of living light. Mr.
Linsley's lecture begins at 100 O'Clock,
and will complete the clergymen's
course for this season.
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CHILDREN ESPECIALLY LIABLE.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful and if neglected oeten result in
blood poisoning. Children are es-
pecially liable to such mishaps because
rot so careful. AS remedy DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled
Draws out the fire, stops the pain,
soon heals the wound. Beware of
counterfeits. Sure cure for piles. ode
gave her up writes James Mock, N.
Webster, Ind. 1.-The sores were 50 bad
she sOiled two tn five dresses day."
R. H. Beers & Co., Newtown; S. G.
Bull & Co. Sandy Hook: A. B. Blake
man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,
Stepney; The +. c. Platt Co., Hawley-
vile; W. n. Hurd, Long Hill.
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BROOKFIELn
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
The Congregational Sunday school
have elected the following officers for
the year:
Superintendent, Mrs G. w. Francis.
Assistant superintendent, Miss
Chorister, Mrs C. E. Vroman.
Librarian, Miss A. G. NOrthrOp.
Assistant librarian, Mrs II. W.
Keller.
Floral Committee, Miss NorthrOp,
Miss Irene Worden, Miss Josephine
Smith.
The Christian Endeavor society have
appointed the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs G. E. Woman; vice presi-
dent, Miss Chloe Curtis; corresponding
secretary, Mrs G. W. Francis; record
ing secretary, Lucius Hawley; treasur'
er, Mrs H. w. Keller.
BISHOP BREWSTER AT ST PAUL's.
1t is now expected Bishop Brewster
will be at St Paul's on Saturday.
February l, for confirmation service;
also to commemorate the close OF the
18th year of Mr. WhitcOme'S rectOrate.
Further notice of the service will be
given next week.
AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS DEAL.
1t is now generally known that A. S:
Mansfield has sold his farm to Fred
GuStafSOn, who has been f. S. Curtis
right hand man for several years, and
that Mr. Mansfield has bought the mill
property of Michael Mcnamara at the
Iron Works. 1t isreported the changes
will take place about March L.
The family of Martin Lake in OBJ
fuse have the sympathy of all, as Mrs
Lake is decidedly deranged and has
sadly neglected her four young
children. The selectmen have the
case in charge and will soon place Mrs
Lake where she will be taken care Of.
Mrs Ben Smith is now caring for the
little ones.
An auction is advertised of the stock,
tools, wagons, hay, etc, o. the estate
of the late Samuel Sherman to take
place next week.
Mrs John n. Hawley is now very
poorly, having added to her other in
trmities an enlargement or the liver
which has bee.l very painful.
Miss Ethel Beers has been visiting
old friends and relatives in town.
Evidently the change of location has
been quite beneficial to health.
Mrs Arthur OSman and a brother or
Mr. Osman spent New Years with Mr.
and Mrs G, T. jackson.
A. H. Taylor made short business
trip to New York, returning ON Mon
day.
The New Year began with energy
enough to impress the country that it
was the beginning of something new
and was worthy of something more
than passing notice. Those who tried
to make calls found the atmospheric
condition almost too much for them.
Calls were not very numerous.
Mrs Samuel Sherman will start for
Cuba with her little charges on Janu-
ary 25, to remain at least three months;
perhaps permanently.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.
JAMES j. WARD.

James J. Ward, lifelong resident
of the town, died December 80, at his
home near the Center. The funeral
was january, the interment being in
the East Side cemetery. The Order
of Red Men, of which he was men,
Der, conducted the services at the
grave according to their rites, Rev E.
P. Aver conducting the service at his
house. The bearers were F. E. Sill
man, Fl. w. Osborne, w. A. Sherman,
and E lward Hill. Mr. Ward, who was
nearly so years of age, was we'll known
among his fellow townsmen and was
prominent in the political life of the
town. He leaves wife and son as
well as a brother and sister to mourn
his loss.
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One lot of 1000 yards of 80 inch
Atwood Imported Checks, in ma
Wy, olive, brown, tan, reseda and
old blue, 69c value, to go at 29c yd
Black Goods.
Lot OF $50 Yards of ~ Inch
Atwood Scotch Cheviot, in black
only, value SOC, to 60 at 39c Yard
Lot OF 275 Yards d In. Double
Warp Henrietta, in black only,
6oct value, to 60 at 46c Yard
Lot of Io6 Yards az In. ALL
wool Satin Faced Lentina Cloth,
black only, value ST. IS, to 60 at
7octs a Yard.
Lot 36I Yards of 81 Inch ALL
wool Broadcloths and Venetians in
black only, $l.25 quality, to 60 at
0ects a Yard.
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HEADS SHOULD NEVER ACHE.

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped it for
Mrs N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va.
She writes CDR Kings New New Life
Pills wholly cured me of sick headaches
I had suffered from for two years."
Cure headache, constipation, bilious
ness. 25c at r. H. Beers & Co., New
town; Thee. G. Platt Co., Hawleyville;
B. Hawley & Co., Stepney; W. B.
Hawley, Sherman.
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STEVENSON.

WORK SUSPENDED AT COPPER MINE.
A. B. Hendryx Of New Haven, owner
of the copper mine of this place, has
stopped work for the present.
G. E. Bradley was in Bridgeport, last
Friday, to see Stephen SOmers, who is
now boarding with Mr. and Mrs Edwin
Booth.
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DODGINGTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs E. G. Bevans has been quite sick.
G. A. Ferguson of Danbury will con-
duct services at Mrs L. A. Beardsley's,
Sunday evening, January II, at 7
O'Clock.
Mrs Orpha J. Ferry has been quite
seriously indisposed, but is now better.
MIR and Mrs Miles B. Wakeley OF
Trumbull have been the recent guests
of her mother, Mrs Orpha J. Ferry.
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ing a part of her vacation in New Ha-

ven.
Miss Mamie O'Brien and George
Durham of Oxford are to be married
at the Great Hill Methodist church,
Wednesday, January %.
Some one entered the home of James
and George Dusky, recently, while
they were away, and stole about $50
worth of goods.
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The Sandy Hook Shoe Store is head
quarters for all kinds of rubber foot
wear, and the prices are at the bottom
notch. We can fit YOU Nv. c. Cor
bett, PROPRIETOR.
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Misses Margaret and Nellie BARLEY
Of Dalton, Mass, and Daniel J. Bren-
nan OF East Hartford were New Years
guests of Miss Kathryn A. Brennan.
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Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Bradley of
Half Way River kindly entertained
The BEES representative to dinner,
last Monday. =
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PLATTSVILLE.

HOYDEN'S HILL AND VICINITY.
Mrs Eliza Jennings is slowly improv-
ing.
Miss Josie Bennett of Brooklyn has
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John P. Halpin of the Park City was
guest over New Years at his aunt's,
Mrs John Bailey's, and also passed a
few days with his cousin, Mrs Edward
Costello, of Bethel.
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cCcEy, DcCcI1DcF 81. 1IcV d. y. Blythe
of the Methodist church otticiated.
One day last week, Miss Emily Marsh
found three hounds, tired out with the
chase, sleeping in her hen house. By
the names on their collars she found
they belonged in Westport. A letter
to the owner soon brought him in
search of his property, which he was
very glad to recover, as his liberdlity
showed.
Several of the young people of the
neighborhood spent Friday evening
very enjoyably at the home of Mr. and
Mrs John Sherwood.
In the account of the Christmas ex-
ercises at the Adams school, in last
weeks edition of THE BEE, your cor
respondent omitted a very important
item. Merchant f. G. Haeublein pre-
sented to the school large box of
candy, sufficient to give each scholar
a liberal quantity. Good for Mr.
Haeublein!
Mrs Charles Booth of Trumbull, who
died last week, was we'll known ia this
vicinity before her marriage. She was
Miss A ugusta Hall, dauyhterof the late
Philo and Della Hall. One sister, Mrs
brothers, Henry Hall of Easton, and
Edison Hall of Milford survive her.
RoNrt Stevens of Clinton has visit
ed at the Baptist parsonage.
Robert Sherman returned, las. week,
to his duties at the Normal school in
New Haven.
Mrs Louise B. Turney returned from
visit in Shelton, last week.
The next Grange meeting will be
held January II and the retiring Off
GERS will give their reports.
Schools opened, Monday, after the
Christmas vacation.
Mr. and Mrs John p. Fitch were at
J. l.. Perry's recently.
c. G. Wells, the carrier on Route No.
10, was agreeably surprised New Years
morning by gift of $40 from his
friends along the route. Mr. Wells
friends for their kind and generous re-
membrance. There is no doubt but
Mr. Wells is the most popular carrier
in this section.
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G. w. Garfield is just completing his
new barn, which makes added improve
ment to his already neat and attrac-
tive home.
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Mrs M. B. Hawley, with Miss Bessie
Hayes of Stepney, were guests, one day
last week, of friends in huntingdon.
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L. G. Gilbert & Sons, with their
men, commence, this week, to till their
ice house.
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Eugene Peck from the Park City was
a Sunday guest at his fathers, E. NJ
Peck'S.
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The members of Pootatuck Grange
held lively session at the regular
meeting, Tuesday evening. The State
Grange Overseer, Hon l. G. Fanton,
was present for the annual inspection
of the Grange. He thoroughly in
spected the books and work of the
Grange and pronounced them to be in
good condition. The resignation Of
Brother J. ]. Northrop, as overseer,
was filled by electing Charles G. Peck.
Miss S. B. Minor was elected treasurer,
John J. Northrop secretary, A. w.
BaSSett chaplain, and Charles NJ.
BereSford as lecturer.
The next meeting, January q, will
be for the installation of the new Of
ticers. 1t will be public, with a COLA
ton. State Overseer Fanton has con-
sented to do the work and it certainly
will be done in an efficient manner.
Secretary John J. NOrthrop will
represent Pootatuck Grange at the
annual session of the State Grange in
Hartford; next week. He was chosen
as the delegate last Tuesday, the
master-elect being unable to attend.
The young men of the Grange have
| decided to have dance in the Town
hall on Thursday evening, January %.
Good music will be had and it is ex-
pected to make it the special event of
the season. The committee Of arrange
ments consists of Edgar F. NOrthrop,
Charles G. Peck, James b. Nichols and
F. A. Blackman. Keep your date for
that evening.
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ley of Shelton have been passing some
time in town at the home of James
Bradley, ST., Of Sandy Hook. Mr.
Bradley returned to Shelton on Mon
day,
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SANDY HOOK.


Rev o. W. Barker will give his lee
ture, on "Our First Emigrant," in
Glover's hall, Tuesday evening, Jan
uary 81, mot the 18th as misprinted in
previous notice. at 745
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Mrs Horace w. Bradley has been
laid up with a sever cold, this week.
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William Thicket is building a new
hen house, 16x30 feet, to be used as a
brOOding house when completed.
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Mr. and Mrs G. S. Russell spent Sun.
day with friends in Woodbury..
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Attention is called to the special
bargains offered, this week, at the
store of Merchant H. e. Mott.
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Mrs Patrick J. Brennan and children
Of Long Hill are visiting at Patrick
Brennan'S.
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PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Tuesday evening a company of young
people, rs in number, gave Clarence
Andrews a pleasant surprise by call
ing at his home and spending the even
ing in games, concluding the entertain
ment with refreshments, several very
pleasant hours were spent and all re-
turned to their homes hoping for an
ca ly opportunity to repeat the expert
once
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The Muslin Underwear Sale

Is superb i'm its breadth and scope. We've known
nothing like it in business history Each selling
daycreates a new record.
from great stock Of TRUE Muslin
Undew garment the lowest price made
Every kind of Underwear is here the
sngy, unsubstantial snowy kind.
That kind you'll not find at Gamble-Desmond's
Scts $26o Night Gowns from 39cts to 81
Chemises, from 2lcts to SPAS Drawers, 2lcts to 1926
White Petticoats, 900 to $15o
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Do not forget we carry mems duck
rolled edge felt boots, the best make
ON the market.-[Sandy Hook Shoe
Store, w. G. COrbett, proprietor.
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G. S. Curtiss is suffering with his old
trouble, a lame back.
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Charles Bedat has the contract for
getting about 400 ties for w. G. Peck.
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frankie Elliott, son of John Elliot
Taunton, is quite indisposed, suffer
IN a severe cold.
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Mary Hazen Fairchild and Mrs A.
w. Fairchild returned, last week, from
a holiday visit at Mrs Ernest F. Will
sons, New Haven.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The regular monthly covenant meet
ing and communion service were held
last Sunday as usual. Two new men,
bers received the hand of fellowship
from the pastor.
At the Sunday school the former Of
ticerS of the school were all reelected
for the ensuing year.
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With the market price rapidly adj
vancing, an opportunity of buying at a
saving OF Is per cent is rare thing,
but G.. w. Fairchild & Sons. the Bridge
port jewellers, are Offering a small lot
of diamond rings at this discount.
They are all selected stones mounted
in 18k gold and consist of single stone,
clusters, two, three and five stone.
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Charles Briscoe had busy force at
work, Wednesday, filling his ice house.
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BOTSFORD.
REV o. q. WRIGHT'S LECTURE.

Rev O. o. Wright will deliver his
lecture on "a Model Town." in the
hall at Botsford, next Tuesday (14th)
evening at 7.30.
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II. j. COrbett's horse has been very
sick with spinal trouble. DR. r. S. Todd
of New Milford has been attending the
horse and it is now gaining.
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Mrs A. p. Smith and Miss Hazel
Smith passed Wednesday in Bridge
port, guests of Mrs S. H. Smith.
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Edward Ives is afflicted, this winter,
with the muscular rheumatism.
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CoNGREaAT1oNAL CHURCH ITEMS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was observed at the Congregational
church, Sunday morning.
An. unusually good program was
rendered at the song service in the
evening. 1t was made up of anthems,
a male quartet, solo by Mrs Joseph
Hill and a duet by Rev and Mrs Aver.
A special Christmas service was used.
The following officers were elected for
the next six months:
President, John Mellen. q
Vice-president, Mrs Hattie Osborne.
Recording secretary, Miss Louise
Turney.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs Hattie
Mellen.
Treasurer, H. w. Osborn.
Chairman of lookout committee, Mrs
Hattie Mellen.
Chairman of prayer meeting COM
mittee, S. b. Turney.
Chairman of social committee, Mrs
Edith Osborne.
Chairman of flower committee. Mrs
J. M. Edwards.
Chairmanof music committee, Rev
E. P. Aver.
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Those energetic farmers, Messrs J. B.
Fairchild and A. G. Moore, have filled
their ice houses with fine quality eight
and nine inch ice.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
CHURCH TOPICS.

CHURCH TOPICS.
Rev DR. Canes subjects for next Sun
day, January II, will be, in the morn
ing, 1.-The Impossible in ReligiOn:'
evening, Educated Eyes and Ears
| The members and friends of the church
ought to make a special effort to bt
present.
The Ladies' Union will meet will
Mrs S. G. Bradley on Thursday. Janu
airy 16.
The Junior Christian EndeavOr 50
ciety held a sociable in the place Of
their regular meeting, last Saturday
afternoon. A Christmas tree was the
principal feature and it is needless t.
say that the little ones spent most
enjoyable afternoon.
The usual Christmas entertainment
was given at the church on Christmas
night, The exercises were under the
direction of the superintendent, George
H. Merwin, assisted by the several
committees. Songs, Rotations, etc.,
were given by the scholars in a very
pleasing manner, the church choir rem
dered several appropriate selections
The church was very prettily decorat.
ed and was crowded with the members
of the Sunday school and their many
friends.
COUNTRY CLUB EVENT.
On account of the severe storm,
Thursday evening, December 20, the
regular meeting of the Country clut
when the program which had been pre-.
pared was carried out. Two Christ.
mas trees were loaded with presents.
Each member received an appropriate
gift with the usual box of candy and
orange. After the presents were dis
tributed, refreshments were served.
The rooms were then cleared and
dancing was INDUCED in until II
O'Clock. The music was furnished by
Simon G. Bradley, William FallOn and
Mrs Clarence H. Bradley. The com.
mittee in charge deserve great credit
for the success of the entertainment.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
A lady from Brooklyn has spent a
few days at H. E. Dowd'S.
Serene King has been quite sick.
Mrs Samuel T. Buckley and son have
been at her old home, recently.
Mrs Wilbur Jennings and son and
Miss Alice Nichols were dinner guests
of Miss L. A. Dowd, last Thursday
Miss Charlotte Bradley has visited
Miss Mollie MOrehOuSe.
Louis Olds of New York spent New
Years day with his parents in Green
field.
Mrs Bradley of New Haven has been
secured to teach the intermediate de-
partment at the Academy, in the place
of Mrs G. l. Parshley.
Mrs Brown of Purdy, N. V, is'spend-
ing the winter with her daughter, Mrs
George Fl. Merwin.
Miss 1nez Hull and Miss Clutter left,
Wednesday, for home in Northtield.
John c.. LObdell has been doing Jury
duty in Bridgeport the past week.
Miss Lura Banks of NOrwalk spent
New Years day with her sister, Mrs
John Lobdell.
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Mrs G. Sturges of Taunton was the
guest on Tuesday of Mrs Annie Stur-
geS of PlumtreeS.
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L. G. Gilbert's two horses which
were on the ice on Mr. Ives pond. one
day this week, took cold water bath
rather unwillingly. 1t was with some
difficulty they were rescued, but
neither horse seems to have sustained
any serious injury.
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" Saturday night whist club,
comprised of friends from
HOnrOe, were handsome
10 pleasant home of
Stepney, last
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ST ROSES.

Father Fox announced, last Sunday,
that persistent effort would be made,
this year, to reduce the debt on the
church. He said he felt obliged to in
sist that all members of the congrega-
tion over Is years of age should rent a
sitting, in order that the church might
have an income to depend on. Those
who do not rent seats will be obliged
to sit in the gallery. Those who have
the best interests of the church at
heart will no doubt heed the request
of Father Fox.
Father Fox will be at St Stephens
church, z.Stepney, to hold mass next
Sunday at IL a. m.
Father Barry, who gave the address
on st Patrick's day at St Roses two
years ago, died ina New York hospital,
this week. His funeral was attended
yesterday from st Johns r. G. church
in New Haven. Father Fox was
present.
Mrs Johanna Sheehan is visiting
her daughter, Mrs Alexander McCar-
thy, in Waterbury.
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- is stopping at Ebert
'~"ld gospel meetings
him. The first
evening at
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Charles Garfield is building a new
barn.
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Ten Pages.
TOWN TOPICS.
GRANGE BULLETIN.

STATE OVERsEER INsPECTs POOTATUCK
GRANGE.
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MRS CONRAD MILLER, SIR,

The burial of Mrs Conrad Miller, ST.,
of:Fairtield, was at the East Side Gem
etery, December 81. Rev J. J. Blythe
of the Methodist church Otticated.
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It is now expected Bishop Brewster
will be at St Paul's on Saturday.
February l, for a confirmation service;
also to commemorate the close of the
18th year of Mr. WhitcOme'S rectorate.
Further notice of the service will be
given next week.