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The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
THE BRIDGEPORT MARKET.

WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY BUCK
Il DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.
Butter. choice creamery prints 25a26c,
creamery tubs 23a25, choice dairy 2oa24 fair to
good lsal9c. common 16a17; cheese, factory
11alS. dairy 9al1; eggs fresh nearby Ssas6;
calves 9a11c; pigs sa1o; hogs 7as; potatoes Goa
IS bu onions. red 5Oa6O bu, white 6Oa75. yellow
55a65 ;cabbages, lac head; turnips 2Oa25c bu
apples. red fall varieties, 1.0Oa2O0; green fall
varieties 75a1.OO.
The up-to-date and popular firm of
the D. M. Read Co. take a half page
in The BEE, this week, having an an
nOuncement which will interest the
careful buyer OF dry goods in Western
Connecticut. The strong hold this
store has on the public increases year
by year. Square in treatment, and
with a stock which cannot be excelled
for quality or price in New York, it is
no wonder they are leaders. The
Reads are men of the right stamp and
it is pleasure to write an endorse
ment of such firm. You can depend
on what they say.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
BETHEL.
CHURCH BRIEF

CdURCH BRIEFS.
Commencing next Sunday evening
the church services will begin half
hour earlier, services commencing at
7 O'Clock.
A union temperance meeting of the
Methodist and Congr egational church
eS will be held in the Methodist church,
next Sunday evening.
The Ladies' Mission circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Miss Mary W. Shepard of Main street,
Friday evening at 1870. This will be
study meeting, and all ladies of the
church are cordially invited to be
present.
The z. E. society of the Congrega-
tional church have elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing six months:
President, William Hickok; vice-presi-
dent, Miss Hattie Patchen; treasurer,
Henry Ohler; recording secretary, Miss
Helen Twiss; corresponding secretary,
Miss Marie Crofut; pianist, Miss Edith
st. John.
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BRANCHVILLE.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mr. Miller who has put in drying machine
'in the mill. left this week for Michigan.
Henry Wood started for the west, last Fri
day.
Mrs Ferris Morehouse and daughter Mildred
John Williams of New York visited his
daughter, last Tuesday.
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WOODBURY..

Mrs Galpin writes that the item in
THEsBEE stating that Mr. Knox was to
move into the house with Mrs Galpin
was incorrect.
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SEVERAL CASES OF DIPHTHERIA,

Several cases of a mild form of diphtheria
are reported in the Little Boston district.
The school there is closed; 1t Is thought Mr.
these mild cases.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

The Sandy Hook boys are talking OF
organizing a Social club, similar tC
the one in the Street, with rooms in
the Belts block.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

The new store of Belts g. Belts,
druggists and grocers, is now open for
business. They will have a light,
handsome and attractive store and un-
questionally will do good business.
Cecil Wright will continue to act as
clerk in the drug department.
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ENTERTAINMENT BY ST THOMAS CLUB.
The St Thomas club gave an enter
tainmentip the Parish house, Tues
day evening, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by every one present. The
well rendered, and the farce was well
enacted and greatly appreciated by the
audience.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
PNEUMONIA CAN BE PREVENTED

This disease always results from a
cold or an attack of the grip and may
be prevented by the timely use of
Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. That
remedy was extensively used during
the epidemics of La Grippe of the past
few years, and not single case has
ever been reported that did not recov.
er or that resulted in pneumonia,
which shows it to be a certain pre-
ventive of that dangerous disease.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has gain
ed worldwide reputation for its
r. II. Beers & Co., Newtown; Taylor
Curtis & Co., Sandy Hook: w. N
Hurd, Long Hill; The E. G. Platt Co.
Hawleyville; A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford
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EASTON.

Once used always used, that famous
coffee sold only by B. Hawley & Co.,
leading grOcerS.
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RECTOR GRIFFITH BEGINS WORK.

Rev George Griffith, the new rector
of st Thomas church, will conduct the
services, Sunday, October 5, for the
first time.
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FALL MILLINERY.
lev. George TT. Wheaton.

sey, George Fl. Wheaton.
Registrar of Voters, r. W. Squires.
Treasurer of Town Deposit Fund,
William H. FOulOiS.
School Committee, Elnathan Mitch:
ell, Walter Burnham, George T. Sper-
rV
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

The splendid statement of the Newtown
Savings bank. found in another column. will
be highly gratifying to the many friends of
this sound and well managed institution.
The bank has gained $50, % with 7s new &C
counts during the year. There now 1919
depositors. President Peck and Treasurer
Nettleton are to be congratulated on this
handsome showing
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

John B. Kahn of Passaic, N. j., and
James Cox Of Jersey City are visiting
| at Josiah TilSOn'S
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THE D. NJ. READ &C.
ESTABLISHED
Gloves for Autumn and Winter
For Handsome Gowns.

and Corduroy materials hnlom
and
n dresses
We fandd htful
Elferm Velvet
y soft and rich This makes elegant whole
and to
An Item In Handkerchiefs
OF
They
others have embroidered borders They Are
plain hemched or with cooe
borders
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
He Knous

Consult your doctor. If
he says take Ayers Cherry
Pectoral for your cough, then
do as he says. If he tells
you not to take it, then don't
take it. He knows. Leave
it with him. We are willing.
~ En-, e. ~ I r AvEp rn c~,au N-sc
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

Mrs Hill of Sandy Hook is having
her house newly Shingled.
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4zth ANNUAL STATEMENT

l. 47th ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
NeWtown Savings Bank,
October Ist, 1902.
ASSETS:
Par and
Book Market
Value. Value
Loans on Real Estate,
first mortgage, $685. 722, SO 1895, 1926
Loans on Collateral Sc
curity, 51;176.13 5l,17613
uni i.S States Bond, 1856 1886 6' 1876 g
City Bonds, 57,60O.OO 81, 200 90
Railroad Bonds, 185,OOOOO 1000
Town Notes, 100000 100000
Bank Stocks, 100000 6lO9OOO
Real Estate, 1299O.OO $4,000
Premium on Stocks and
:. Bonds. 100000
banks, 22,16s.15 2s,1es15
s76s, $500 ss13,ss4os
LIABILITIES:
Due 1919 Depositors, 1929, 1928. 4s
Surplus. 22OOO 90
Interest account, less expenses and
taxes paid 161s716
Profit and Loss Account. 1,439A
s7es,955.os
ARTHUR T. NETTLETON,
Treasurer.
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There is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to
be ncurable. For a great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease. and prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment pronounced 1T in
durable Science has proven catarrh to pc
constitutional disease. and therefore. requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Cathrrl
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to a teaspOOnful. 1t acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. They offer 'one hundred dollars
| for any case it fails to cure. Send for clrcu-
lars and test imonials. Address,
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
a. sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

NoTICE-The Inhabitants of the town OF
N Washington, qualified to vote in Town
meetings are hereby warned to meet in the
Town Hail on Monday, the 9th day OF October,
1902, at O'Clock in the forenoon, to elect by
ballot three selectmen and other town and
school officers, required by law to be so elect
ed. Ballot boxes for the reception OF SAID BAL
lots will be open from a. m. to D. M, 10 re-
ceive and act upon the annual reports or the
selectmen school COMMITTEES and town health
officer; to lay IL tax to defray the expenses or
the town for the year ensuing; and to proviGe
for the support Of schools and OF Daupers; Tor
the repairs of highways and bridges; interest
and portion of the Indebtedness OF said town
to instruct the selectmen with regard to the
repairing and maintaining Of highways and I'd
bridges for the year ensuing or for term OF
years as may be thought best, to authorize sadz
urer to borrow from time to time whatever
money may be necessary for the needs OF said
town; to provide for the lighting of the town
sheds and such other places as may bs deemed d
or twenty i've legal voters OF said town to de;
termine whether any person shall be licensed :;
said town for the ensuing license year; also te
transact any other business proper to be
brought before said meeting. Dated at Wash,
ingtOn. Conn.,. Sept. 81 1902. f. q. Whitehead
r. j. Hosford, s. Fl. CLARK, Selectmen.
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MISS WHlTAkER-MR WELLS.

Wednesday morning, September "a, the mar
riage Of Miss Emogene NJ Whitaker. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs Royal Whitaker OF this place
and Christopher 9. Wells of Mill Plain took
Mr. Wells is the popular mail carrier on the
rural free delivery Routes 9h and 10. The
bride is prominent in church circles. being
president of the Sunday school home depart
ment. and an active Christian Endeavor
worker. The house was very prettily decor
After the wedding breakfast the happy cou-
pie left for a short wedding trip. Upon their
return they will reside in Mill Plain.
DIR Durham is confined to his home suffer-
ing with a severe attack of rheumatism.
Mrs David Smith is with relatives in Dan
bury.
Louis Odds and friend have returned to New
York after spending two weeks in Greenfield.
W. II. Brown and family left, Monday, for
their New York home.
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Milk Producers :!

Who have not sold your milk
for the winter and can furnish me with your
product. would like to buy. Wish to increase
my output to forty cans per day. We wash
cans, and pay once month. We can also;ar-
range to furnish you ice at a less rate than
you can harvest your own.
VIM. C.. JOHNSON.
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OA9To7IA.
Bear, thu >,1he Kind You Have Always Bought
' s;; :; q; M,|:;! 1; :; K:
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

7 OST-On Redding Ridge. between the post
IL office and Sanford & Sanford's store,
bunch of keys attached to a strong brass
chain. The finder will receive a reward of 5
by returning them to s. II. Kyle, Box 2S4,
Bethel, Conn.,
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
THE
ROWLAND DRY
GOODS CO.,
Bridgeport.
YOU WILL CONCEDE
Bridgeport.

That FALL the best season to Paint your
buildings, Is at hand. We guarantee you sat
isfaction either by the day or job, Thanking
you for past patronage and soliciting share
Tor the future, we remain. Yours truly.
CRAFT & LYON,
Painters & Paper Hangers, STEPNEY, CT
Agents for Potter Wall Paper Mills.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
FOR SALE:

Western bred Merino and
southdown Sheep.
100 one and two-year-old ewes at Sc
per lb.
80 Spring Eve Lambs at &c per lb.
- Spring Buck Lambs at &c per lb.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

EOXES-Dressed. made into rugs with arti-
+ fetal head and eyes. lining, u. Nr'hoias
Tesiny 1857 Main ST.. Bridgeport.
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WANTED.

To communicate with a
party that can furnish from to 5000 cords OF
wood at any railroad station. Must be 4-foot
hard wood. Nothing less than a car load.
F. Hosford. New Preston, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

DOR SALE-Fine toned organ all in good
condition. Mrs Jerome Nichols, Stepney
Depot, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
THE PROBATE COURTS.

ED-DressmakerSo or neat, quick sew
ers. at 1863 Fairfield Ave-. Bridgeport, Ct
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

NAUCUS-The Democrats of Monroe are re-
u 0uested to meet at the Town Hall. Friday.
October 3. 1902, at ?. NJ. for :the purpose or
nominating town officers for the ensuing year,
elect town com mittee and do any other bust
ness proper to be done at said meeting Per
Order Town Committee. Monroe, Sept 5oiW
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

WANTED-To buy. "a coon dog Must be
w we'll broken and young. John Frank.
r. D. IA, Stepney, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

THIRTY H. p. UPRIG 1T BOILER and 20 II.
i p. horizontal engine for sale, or will ex-
change for a smaller rig. Also a man with
small family, wanted to take charge OF my
creamery and assist about the mill. Must be
reliable and energetic and one on whom can
depend to do his duty. House rent and other
accommodations. William y. johnson, New
town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03
OUR NEIGHBORS.

&c. sAc. e. ~
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&c, AVER CO. I."veH ncss
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

DOR SALE-Pair year old oxen, good work
ers and all right every way. ThOma
Clark, Stepney Depot. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1902-10-03

DOR SALE-Fine bred young fox hounds.
T Males S each. A. g. CaSkey, New Preston,
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19

Huffman handles nothing but the BEST. 194 dtf
 Huffman will bake your fruit cakes for you. 192 dtf
 Don't forget that Dutton is selling dolls at cost. 200bt
 Low excursion rates for the holidays on the "Choctaw."
 Santa Claus headquarters will be at the Palace Jewelry Store. 192 btf
 Huffman, the baker, has fancy candy boxes to put your candies up in. dsf
 Chas. 8. Jones of Corning was here Thursday and Friday on business.
 Buy a Waterman Fountain Pen and be happy. For sale by I. D. Price. 193 btf
 Judge R. H. Powell returned Friday morning to Batesville from Little Rock.
 Wooden toys, tin toys, iron toys. paper toys and cheap toys at l. E. Price's. 197 btf
 Ed McElwee came in last night for the holidays, but is reported sick with tonsiIitis.
 Ask your ticket agent all about the low holiday excursion rates on the "Choctaw."
 T. B. Bradford, surgeon of the Choc- Jaw Railway Company at Cotton Plano was in the city Thursday.
 The beautiful display of burnt wood at w. w. Dutton's affords many a chance for suitable Christmas pre- sent. 200btf
 On account of vacating his present quarters, Henry Schott will sell his entire stock at actual cost. Sale will commence Dec. 1. 188 b4w
 Mrs. s. w. Richardson arrived Fri day morning from Cleveland, Ohio on a visit to the family of her son Rev L. H. Richardson.
 Mrs. A. B. Cannon of Batesville came down Thursday with her sister Miss Mamie Weaver, but returned home on the afternoon train.
 One fare for the round trip on the "Choctaw" December 24, 25 and 31, 1902, and January 1, 1903. Tickets good to return until January,2, 1903.
 0. D. Jones of Canton, Missouri ar rived Friday morning, having accept ed the position of superintendent of the local button factory to succeed E. B. Becker.
 Agent T. H. Reamey of the Iron Mountain informs the INDEPENDENT that all freight for Newport has been unloaded and all the mer- chants now ask is good weather for the Christmas trade.
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19
NEWPORT CLUB
 ELECTS OFFICERS.

At meeting of the Newport Club Thursday evening, the annual election of officers was held, resulting, as fol- lows: president, Alcorn Ferguson; vice. president, Gustave Jones, other members of the board of governors, Jno. w. Stay ton, M. M. stuckey and Arthur Fels.
 The club has been prospering the past year, the financial statement showing over $500 in the treasury, with no liabilities. This gratifying condition is partly due at least to the business management of c. R. Hite, the retiring secretary and treasurer.
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19


 Nice fruits at Huffman's. 194 dtf Huffman has oysters and celery. dtf I. D. Price for fine China and bric- a. brac. 197 btf
 w. E. Ferguson of Augusta was here Friday.
 Huffman has fruit cakes and makes them himself. 194 dtf
 Geo. 0. Peters of Jonesboro was here Thursday night
 Remember Henry Schott is selling his entire stock at cost. 1Ss b4w
 Wait for Henry Schott's removal commences Dec. 1. 188 b4w
 Hayes Annex, 1.-The Grab AL" adjoining room. b181.
 A ton of toys, for girls and boys to make noise, at I. D. Price's. 197 btf
 The Smart Set will meet at the home of Miss Mary Laird to omorrow after noon at two o'clock.
 o. 0. Harb of Corning came down Thursday night and returned home on No. 4, Friday afternoon.
 For nice rigs of any kind aud good driving horses, place your call with R. L. Robinson, upper end of Front Street. Charges always reason 1 able. 62dJf
 Fred Rife, stenographer for the Pond Decker Lumber Company, left Wednesday night with Henry Bragg 1 for his home near Enaporia, Kansas to spend Christmas.
 Charles Hagenbach, representing the Sawyer Paper Company, called on his trade Friday morning and left on l No. 4, for his home in St. Louis to spend the holiday season.
 F. M. Johnson and party of six gentlemen from Browns, Illinois are here looking over Jackson county land, with view to investment. Among the prospectors is MT. Barnes, ex-sheriff of that county in Illinois.
 R. L. Williams, the leader of the foot-race frauds, was bound over to the grand jury at Hot Springs in the sum of $7 800, while the others, Scott, Nelson, Hindman, Goddard and George 1 Williams were each bound over in the sum of $2, 800.
 Holiday excursion rates to the Southeast via the Iron Mountain route. Tickets on sale Dec. 13, IF, q, 23 and 26-return limit 30 days from date of sale. Rate one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Thos. H. Reamey, Agent.
 Holiday excursion rates to the Northern States via the Iron Noun tain route. One fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 13, 1T, 21, P, 23 and 26 to all points in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, SouCh Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska and Illinois final return limit 30 days from date of sale. Thos. H. Reamey, Agent.
 Christmas and New Year rates via 1 the Iron Mountain Route. Rate, one first class fare for the round trip, minimum selling rate of 50 cts. Tick cts will be sold to all points on lines of this system within distance limit of 200 miles, on sale Dec. "A, 25 and 31, 1902 and Jan. 1, 1903-final return limit on all tickets Jan. 2, 1903. Thos. H. Reamey, Agent.
 Next Sunday the north side Pres byterian church will be dedicated, the pastor, Rev. Dr. Johnstone, conduct ing the services. The church has been built by less than a hundred members, who have worked necessarily and diligently for the success of the enter prise. The building ana ground have cost in the neighborhood of four thousand dollars. Little Rock Ga zette.
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19
1 ABOUT PEOPLE MAINLY.

I. D. Price for Xmas presents. 197btf Ralston brain bread at Huffman's.dtf All kinds of fresh nuts at Huff mans. 194 dtf
 Maury Stevens is in off the road for the holidays.
 Seeded raisins and cleaned entrants at Huffman's. 194 dtf
 LA. Pope of Searcy was here on business Friday
 Huffman's specialties are every thing he handles. 194 dtf
 Best Chinese firecrackers for sale by Li Horn at Laundry. POI d6t
 For first class watch repairing, go to the Palace Jewelry Store. POP btf
 Don't forget Henry Schott's re- moval sale which commences De- cember I. 18s b4w
 Holiday buyers wait till the opening of the Palace Jewelry Store before buying presents. 192 btf
 aThe Grab Allo--attend Hayes Cost Sale, $20,000 stock at a sacrifice. b1S1,
 Prices will tell of Henry Schott's cost sale; beware of fake advertisers. 1S9 dtf
 Bisque dolls, china dolls, cloth dolls, paper dolls, jointed dolls and winking dolls at I. D. Price's. 197 btf
 Do not forget Huffman's bakery when you are wondering where to buy your Christmas candies. 194 dtf
 For Chinese lily bulbs and instruc- tions as to how best to raise them See Ii Horn at Laundry. POI d6t
 Dolls, dolls, dolls, of every size, color, age and shape at I. D. Price's mammoth Christmas Bazaar. 1s7 btf
 Any book not in stock will be or dered promptly. Please hand in your orders early so as to avoid delay. I. D. Price. 193 btf
 Miss Laura Nunnelly of Marianna, who is the guest of her sister Mrs. M. E. Newborn, expects to return home Sunday.
 Henry Kath, the shell buyer, who has been sick for several weeks with slow fever, is reported better and on the highroad to good health.
 Santa Claus has headquarters at !. D. Price's again this year, and don't you forget it. A visit to his store will convince any one of this fact. 197 bt' For Sale Residence, corner Hazel and Fifth streets. Terms made known on application. 144-dtf MRS. CORA A. MCDONALD.
 Why was Henry Schott's store crowded all day yesoer- day2 Because people know when they get goods at cost. k
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19
CI1ristfnas Gifts
 For Gentlemen.

Cravats and ascots. French and linen handker- chiefs.
 Fancy and colored silk hand kerchiefs.
 Mochas and dogskin gloves. Reefers and mufflers. Full dress shirts.
 Wool and silk underwear Smoking jackets. Fancy, lisles and cashmere Hosiery.
 Silk and plain suspenders. Dress suit cases.
 Umbrellas and canes. Pajamas and night robes. A beautiful and complete line to be found at the Star Clothing House,
 Jos. M. Berger, Mgr.
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19

Miss Emma Beard has accepted a position as cashier with the Newport Builders Supply and Hardware Com pany.
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19
JACK JONES,

The Crack Barber, keeps a neat and busy little shop. Upper end of Front street. Expert tonso- rialists. Easy slaves and the best haircuts. Our work pleases.
 "Come on, ye stubby boards"
Newport daily independent., 1902-12-19

was down Thursday and renewed for the INDEPENDENT. He was com pelled to remain over for the night, owing to the bad roads.
 Those wishing pianos tuned during the holidays, can get guaranteed work by calling on z. B. Reid or addressing Box 444. Reid also handles high grade organs and pianos. 2C6 til
 Mrs. l.. Hirsch entertained num- Der of friends Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sigmund Wolff and Mrs. I. Goldman will entertain in her honor Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. w. P. Hammersmith of Gal weston, Texas was expected here Friday on visit to her sisters Mes danes E. P. Tetwiler and J. D. Neal, but failed to arrive on No. 4
 Just received a new shipment of Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens, the best fauntain pen on the market. Guaranteed to give perfecs satisfac- ton. I. D. Price, sole agent. 193 btf
 Come, come, come, at once to l. D. Price's mammoth Christmas Bazaar and select your holiday presents be- fore the stocks are broken. They are going fast. Don't be too late 1s7 btf
 Four young boys were taken before the Mayor Friday afternoon and fined $500 for firing torpedoes upon the street. The fines were allowed to stand however and will not be col lected unless the offense is repeated
 ID. Price, whose store is a very popular one with holiday shoppers has number of extra clerks in his employ, Miss Maidie Finley, cashier; Misses Allie Ward and Fannie Smith salesladies and James Dillon, bundle wrapper.
 Spend Christmas holidays with kin folks and friends in the old States Only one fare, plus $2.oO, for the round trip by the Rock Island Sys- tem,'' Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf R. K. Tickets will be limited 30 days from date of sale. btt
 |. D. Price will take subscriptions tc all the leading magazines at publish er's prices. Hand in your subscrip' tions to Delineator, Home Journal Designer, Munsey's or McCiare's. II fact any magazine or periodical pub lished in the English language. l93 bt
 White river, contrary to expecta tsons rose 4 of a foot Thursday an' stood at 24.4 feet Friday morning Black river is reported on stand a Elgin, while White is falling slowly a Batesville but fast at Mount Olive which means that the worst is over unless further rains set in.