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The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
MIR BENEDICT FINED.

Several from G GeorgetOwn were Sub- p9naed as witnesses at the trial of Seth Benedict at Ridgetield on Mon day, the 18th inst. The trial resulted in a fine of $SO being imposed upon Mir Benedict. He appealed from the the decision.
 The funeral of Mrs Phoebe Way took place from the Methodist church on Friday afternoon at o'clock, Rev R. J. Beach officiating.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Gould was held from her late residence in Branch vile, on Friday afternoon last, Rev E. s. Sanborn officiating.
 Burr Mills large store is being treat ed to fresh coat of paint and it's ap- peardnce is greatly improved.
 A force of carpenters, under the di- rection of George Platt, are shingling the Methodist church, this week.
 Mrs Laura J. Beach is cOnvaleScent.
 The funeral of Mrs Walko was held at the residence of MT Hendricks in Branchville, on Tuesday, September l6, Rev R. J. Beach officiating. The interment was in Ridgetield.
 Rev R. 5. PardingtOn, New York East Conference evangelist, was unable to be present at the Methodist church on Sunday, owing to the serious illness of his wife. The revival Servlces have been postponed for one week and on next Sunday Dr Pardington is expect ed to preach morning and evening, and on each evening of the week following
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CT Farms and Oxford churches, will re- side in Waterbury,. that his children may attend school.
 MT Hun. manager of National Fol:- ing Box Co.,. is here on business trip to Diamond Match Co.
 Miss Helen Wells leaves on Thurs day to attend a birthday party at the home of Frances Minor at Waterbury
 Charles Wells. manager of the Dia- mond Match paper mill, spent three days in New York and Philadelphia on business.
 Frank Stowe. superintendent of Southford Sunday schH,l. leaves. this week, on his vacation to Springfield, Mass. and other places.
 It isa subject of wonder when a certain marriage which has been talk ed of for several months will occur. SouthfOrd is on the qui vive.
 Theodore L.illev, son of Hon George Lilley of Waterbury, spent several days in SOuthfO:d distributing button souvenirs among the voters.
 Water is very scarce at present. Sev- cral wells and springs are reported dry.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS. GRANGE ENTHUSIAST.
POMONA MEETING AT NORFIELD.

Fairfield County Pomona Grange,
 No. g, resumed its regular quarterly
 meetings by gathering at Norfield
 Grange, Weston, last week Wednes-
 day. As has been noted before, the
 Fairfield County Pomona is in very
 prosperous condition. Although Nor
 field is about i've miles from the near
 est railroad station about 130 of it's
 members gathered as guests of Nor
 field Grange. The morning session
 was devoted to the regular order of
 business and initiating a class of six
 in the fifth degree in full form, Mrs or Nortield, Esther II. White, Mary E.
 Fairchild. Agnes B. Stockwell and
 Fred B. Bennett of Cannon were shown
 the working of the order. At noon a most bOuntiful collation. followed. The
 ladies of Norfield, assisted by the good looking young ladies of Cannon, are adopts at cooking, and fully sustained their reputation at this feast. In the afternoon SeSSlOn the program as ar ranged by Lecturer Holmes proved treat, as has been the order all the year. It opened with a violin solo, "Bohemian Girl," Brother Daniel Reyers, of Housatonic, assisted at the piano by Sister Mrs H. c. Holmes.
 AA'o feAo AoAIo"Su oJ d tOSd1 uuCUs ''Once more take me to Virginy," by Bro Laflin and Sisters Scotield and Godfrey of Nortield. Sister Mrs Sco-
 field of NOrfield gave a comic recita- tiOn, "Family Needs" Brother R. O. Spamer, of HOusatOnic, read most iD- teresting paper on "Looking forward" " It touched on educational matters and he made the astounding statement that only three states in the union had compulsory education. Massachu- setts, Connecticut and New York. It was a great subject for the Grange to take hold of and Trumbull sang very sweetly a solo 4 am so tired" She was assisted at the piano by Miss Burton, also of Trum- bull. Miss Eliza Ford of Housatonic recited with good expression and pleasing manner, ''Mrs BunkerS City Brother Charles T. Greg ory of Cannon sang a tenor solo, "I will be true to thee." Perhaps the treat of the afternoon and the one which almost held the audience spell bound was recitation "Old Ace," by Miss Post of Nortield. It was a vivid description of a race of steeds between and heart. At it's close she received hearty encore and gave "Her Letter." Brother Daniel Rogers of Housatonic gave vocal solo, "Mighty Deep," as sisted by Sister Holmes. The program closed with quartet from Nortield Grange, consisting of Brothers Lafiin and Gregory and Sisters Scofield and Godfrey, who sang "A Very Bad Cold.' Every number on the program received hearty encore, showing the pleasure with which each was receiy- ed: The next meeting, a special one, will be with Harmony of Monroe on October P.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELC.
THE OUTLOOK FOR THE CORN CROP.

~A~~ " ~ A~oO AA ! oAs A AAA1 OooA> ShOI.
 Sunday and Monday nights came as close as possible to a killing frost, yet not getting one. Those who have inn mature corn, which means large pro- portion, are very anxious for warmer weather, as the temperature is too low for it to grow, or even mature: it sim ply stands still, apparently waiting for the frost. There are great many acres for silos, and late forage that have hardly. headed out. It would seem that there must be much loss from lack of maturity; yet according to the New England climate and crop report of last week, Connecticut is the most fortunate of the New England states in the matter of the corn crop. 1t says: "OutSide of Connecticut, the corn crop will not amount to much.''
 So far tobacco is curing finely. With short storms to dampen the crop we'll two or three times week, it is bring ing out good color: it also shows a fine quality. But let warm, muggy spell of two or three days show itself and there will be a totally different situation. Probably this week w.ll see the crop all hanging. Three par ties in town are building tobacco build ings which, as yet, are only partially uD.
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NEW HAVEN COUNTY,
SOUTHPORT.
WHAT'S GOING ON,

WHAT'S GOING ON. George Seymour of Middlebury Ina: been painting Benjamin Strong. horse barn. Rev and Mrs G. l.. Sheffer were calling upon friends in this place. las, Friday, and were guests of Mir and MT. J. U. Strong, both afternoon and even ing.
 David B. Wheeler worked at carpen ter work, last week, for Garlfek & Son
 Alfred Leach is driving team for Homer w. Atwood.
 Charles Meyer is putting up ne silo.
 T. J. Wylie is painting the house he resides in.
 Dwight M. Atwood of kissewaup district has purchased a new gasoline engine with which to cut his corn for the silo.
 Lee Everett Edwards of Roxburv spent last Saturday and Sunday at the home of his cousin, George E. Garlick. Jr.
 MT and Mrs Franklin Nichols expect to attend the reunion of the 2d c. V. H. A. at Savin Rock, next Tuesday.
 Harley E. Warner is briyhteninp his house with a fresh coat of paint. Why do not others do likewiseY
 MT and Mrs B. c. Pope's daughter. Mrs Burton Hubbell, has moved to Waterbury.
 Mir and Mrs Alfred Clyde were guests at Harley K. Warmers. last Sunday. Mir and Mrs Herbert Atwood and two sons, Ralph and Leslie. from Bristol spent Saturday and Sunday with them: also Charles R. Edwards from Bristol spent Saturday night d, their home.
 Miss Gertrude Burton stopped on her way to Lowell, Nt.. on a visit tO her sister Mrs Charles Wells. Miss Burton will attend school at Lowell, this winter.
 Mrs t'indlcy Nixon spent several lays in New York City.
 Mrs William Davis is much imnrnv. .d.
 , Rev Theodore Peck, rector of Quak-
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WATERTOWN.
GUERNSEYTOWN.


 Miss Eva Profitt, who has been at her home In Oxford through the summer vacation has returned to the home of her grand father. AT bert Williams, ST., and attends the village High school. to Suftield; Mass; Her brother, Wesley, is at Herbert and Raymond Hallock of Washing ton, with their cousins, Clarence and Otis Hungerford of Bridgeport. recently pitched their tent by the side Of .Judd's pond and c@mped out for week. The boys secured plenty Of fish and eels from the pond. Also three large turtles. Vegetables. milk, etc, Mattress, blankets, oil stove, cooking uten-
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PLATTSVILLE,
CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
 Sunday evening the Epworth League service will be led by R. Kent. Sub ject, s'The Fullness of God, How Sa- cred. 7" The Epworth League will hold a sociable at B. Jennings, next Wednes- day evening, September 24.
 MT and Mrs Ambrose Marsh are vis- iting Rev and Mrs Blythe at Orient, L. l.
 F. Staples and E. Jennings are hav- ing their places improved by having the buildings painted
 Sherwood Seeley has been very sick but is little more comfortable now.
 Most of Sport Hill people attended the fair at Greenfield Hill, this week.
 Mrs William Hall entertained friends over Sunday.
 Mrs B. Seeley and A. J. Clark at tended the Pomona Grange, at Nor field, last Wednesday.
 C. B. Beers, with the help of num- berof men, filled his silo, last week.
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BRIEFLY NOTED.

BRIEFLY NOTED. Edward K. Lynch has just purchas- ed of James A. Orr his fine road horse, "Dick the Rambler.''
 Mrs Burr Mallett spent few days. last week, visiting friends in New Milford.
 Dwight and Clark Wheeler closed their summer homes here about Sep tember l.
 Mrs Belle Beach of Stratford was a guest, last week, of Mrs John Benson.
 Mrs Elvira Warner returned, last week, from an outing at Woodm1n 1nt Beach.
 Truman H. Pierce, who lives in Reuben H. Warmers tenement house, wishes to notify the public that he does all kinds of boot, shoe and har- ness repairing.
 Clarence Greer and Oliver Burgess started Monday for Williston seminary, East Hampton, Mass. Mrs Joseph Greer accompanied them.
 NelE the aged horse of A. l.. and E. o. Young, died recently at the age of 2S years.
 Miss Etta M. Young has been pre- sented with fine Radle piano, manu- factured by the Ivers & Pond Co. of Boston.
 A peach and ice cream sale is to be held at the Congregational chapel, Fri day evening.
 Dr. Wright, of New Milford, was in town Monday.
 Many from this town are attending the New Milford fair this week.
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LONG HILL.
NEWS OF LOCAL INTERESTS

NEWS OF LOCAL INTERESTS.
 Miss Amy Coles attends school at Jamaica, l.. l. Miss Coles graduated from the Bridgeport High school last June.
 MT Hyde of the Bridgeport Y. M. c. A: spent Sunday at Miss Lena Beers. Clifford and Lee Beers were home over Sunday.
 Mrs R. c. Tousey entertained a large party of lady friends on Friday afternoon.
 Mrs Violet Tousey will sail for eEng- land, September "A.
 Mrs Sarah French and Miss Edna are spending the week at Pine Creek, Fairfield. Mrs French, who has been in Water
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A PARSONS NOBLE ACT.

'I want all the world to know, 7" writes Rev c. J. Budlong, of Ashaway, R. l., what thoroughly y good and re- liable medicine I found in Electric Bitters. They cured me of jaundice and liver troubles that had caused me great suffering for many years. For a genuine, all-around cure they excel anything ever saw" Electric Bitters are the surprise of all for their won- derful work in liver, kidney and stom- ach troubles. Don't fail to try them. Only soc. Satisfaction is guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown: B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; Taylor, Cur tlS & Co. Sandy Hook; drug stores.
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MIDDLEBURY.
THE CONGKEGATIoNAL CnURCE

Rev F.. E. Aiken preached. Sunday morning, a farewell discourse. being about to depart to resume missionary work in China. He has been a resident in Middlebury for the past 16 months. The text of his sermon was Acts 40, "FOr we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard" He made application, in closing, of the pressure upon his own heart of the obligation of proclaiming Christ among the people of China. He is to be mar ried before his departure.
 Miss Alice w. Griggs, the second daughter of the pastor, is to assume work as instructor in Mt Hermon's school for boys in the singing and in strumental departments, beginning this week.
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NEGLECT MEANS DANGER.

Don't neglect biliousness and consti- patton. Your health will suffer per manently if you do. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure such cases. M. B.. Smith, Butternut, Mich., says: "De- Witt's Little Early Risers are the most satisfactory pills l ever took. Never grippe or cause nausea. R.. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown;. s. c. Bull & o., Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford: B. Hawley & Co.,. Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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GRANGE TOPICS.

At the Grange, Monday night, four candidates were initiated in the third nished decidedly interesting pro gram, being assisted by Miss Maud Ad- dis of Danbury, also Miss Wood and Mir Bench of the Summer school and Mrs William Pinckney and Miss Ger trude Hawley, also Mrs Percy Hawley.
 Next Wednesday night the members of Brookfeld Grange will furnish a program at Bridgewater. It is hoped the members will try and go if possi- ble
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BANTAM.
A PASTOR WANTED.

Chester H. Sweet, who has supplied the Baptist church, the past three months, has closed his work here. The church is looking for pastor.
 School opened, Monday, the 18th, with the same teachers as last year. Everett Holt principal, Miss Edna Merrfman and Miss Edith Moore as- siStantS.
 Everett Holt has returned from his trip to Europe. He was absent six weeks. During that time he traveled 1900 miles on his wheel. He visited England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
 Gertrude P. Elmer, who has spent the summer with her grandparents, MT and Mrs B. F. Wedge, has returned to West Hartford.
 Edward O. Phelps is in Bristol, this week, attending the meetings of the Hartford Baptist association, as a del egate.
 Miss Inez Mclean of Hartford was the guest of Mrs B. F. Wedge at Elm cottage, last week.
 Miss Grace M. Cudlipp of Rowayton Is guest at Elm cottage, this week.
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OXFORD.
DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS.

DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS.
 At the democratic caucus the follow ing were appointed delegates to the conventions: State, Henry B. Treat, Frank A. Leek; senatorial. J. H.. Wheeler, John B. Pope, E. B. Treat, Otis Francis; county, c. B. French, Chattield, L. o. Davis
 At the republican caucus the follow ing were elected as delegates to the various conventions: State, waiter Perry. J. B. Sanford; congressional, E. J: filling, c. B. Johnson; county, Orrtn Wheeler, B. A. Treat; senatorial. following were appointed town com mittee for the next two years: ". ". Hughes. c. B. JohnSon,,E J. filling, c. A. Warrington and R. c. Robinson.
 Mir and Mrs BabcOck and family, who have been here at their summer resi- dence the past three months, returned to their home in Montclair, N. l., last Saturday.
 A fine deer was seen on the Crofut land on Christian street. last week.
 John R. Pope lost a fine yearling, last Saturday, by getting choked with an apple.
 Mrs Hawley and son Clifford spent last Sunday with relatives in Seymour.
 T. c. Beardsley Of Five Mile hill has recently bought ten fine yearltng hetf- CTS of Hobart Booth of SOuthbury,
 MT and Mrs Walter James or Sey- mour have been spending some time at the home of Mrs James, parents, Mr and Mrs Glover w. Cable.
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Deafness Cannot Be Cured

Dy 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- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. When this tube gets in- named you have 8 rumbling sound or imper- feet hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the infiam- nation can be taken out and this tube restored to It's normal condition hearing will be des- caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an in- named condition of the mucous surfaces
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness.(caused by catarrh) that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. ~
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. @ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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WARREN.
A BREEZY BUNCH OF LOCALS,

ing their vacation in New Haven. Rev MT Brown, a returned mission ary from China, occupied his pulpit, last Sunday. MT Brown with his wife and two little boys are visiting at Harley Perkins.
 There were many strangers with their small children in church to hear the missionary, last Sunday.
 Mrs John Angevine and Mrs River jus Marsh visited in New Milford, last week.
 The Swift family returned to their home in Hartford on Monday.
 Alfred Ohmen is building a new house at the north side of Lake Wara- maug. Rumor says he is soon to oc- cupy it with a bride from Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Sutherland with her two sons,
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LIME ROCK.
AN ATTRACTIVE CAMP,

MT and Mrs R. M. Rarnum have been entertaining party of guests from New York and Brooklyn, the past week: During their sojourn here, a few days visit to Lime Rocks famous camp ground at Cream Hill lake was included on the program. On their return they were very enthusiastic in their praise of the Rocky Dell camp. During the year the camp house has wide veranda added it also includes a commodious boat house and con- venient dock at the waters edge. The building is in plain sight from any point on the lake. The interior is fitted up with all the comforts of home, being also wind and rain proof. This, taken in contrast with some of the tumble-down shanties, called camps, where the inmates are obliged to take an umbrella to bed and wear rubber boots on rainy night and oc- cupy the meal hour by flaming the flies while trying to enjoy a piece of pie-like mother used to make-and when the boat was wanted, some one would have to wade out and carry the rest Of the passengers back and forth, those lazy 'take-it-as-it-comes" sort of camps always read well, but for down. right, solid comfort, no matter what the weather may be, for beauty of To- cation, fitted with up-to-date con- venlences, your correspondent will pick the Rocky Dell camp for a win ner every time.
 Iris moving day in Hoppertown.
 Quite an unusual number of large castings are being made at the B-R foundry.
 Lee Ostorm is visiting at Newport. R. l.
 Miss Sarah Bownes is in very feeble condition.
 It is now time for the football en- thusiasts to get in their work.
 Another wedding by popular young couple of this place is to be one of the closing events of the season.
 It is said that the Lime Rock Water Works Co. will occupy the old barber shop for their future clerical work.
 Artist Melvin and staff are renovat- ing the veranda of the hotel.
 The Rod and Gun club meet every every evening at the tonsorial parlors of Robert Merriman to outline a plan of operation for the coming coon hunts
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SOUTHBURY.
THE STREET AND VICINITY.

THE STREET AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs Robert Hull of Detruit, Mich., have recently been guests of Mrs Julia Brown.
 Miss Bishop of Seymour is teaching the Bullett Hill school.
 William DOran is hauling wood from kettletOwn to the station for Charles Johnson.
 The road workers, with the aid of the machine, have been making some needed repairs, at White Oaks.
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GUAKER'S FARMS
A GREAT PEACH ORCHARD.

GREAT PEACH ORCHARD.
 Hale X Coleman are doing a rushing business at present at their peach orchard on MGSe Hill, sending of over 500 baskets, Friday, and more still Sunday.
 Quite number from this place are working at the Hale X Coleman peach farm. MT Hale, ST., of Glastonbury, was there for a short time, Sunday, and many hundred visit it daily.
 Miss Emily Ottarson returned. last Friday, to her home in Plainville, after spending several weeks with her niece, Mrs Fl. B. Brower
 Miss Esther Tomlinson and MT Bost- wick acted as mail carriers in the ab- sence of MT Hine at his sister-in-law funeral, last Monday.
 Miss Adams has resigned the Quaker Farms school to teach in a graded school in Guilford. Miss o. Platt of Shelton has returned, this making the third year.
 The iron rod that held the vane and ball to church spire blew down in the rain and wind storm, last Tuesday.
 Mrs E. ID. TOmlinSOn is still lame, having to use a crItch.
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The NewtOWn Bee.

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s, J. FERRIS WINS LA11REJ.s.

s. J. Ferris was in New Haven, Sep- tember II, attending the session of the ice dealers convention. w. T. Wood & Co.,. offered three handsome prizes for the contests. In the contest on cutting ice with the least possible waste MT Ferris won the prize, very handsome ice ax
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IN THE COURTS,

Judge Gideon Welch of Torrington was in town, Monday, and held short session of the Court of Common Pleas. The Northrop note case was assigned to the 29th. The case of Foster against Halpine was transferred to Litchfeld and will be tried in the Common Pleas. Court before jury on September 30. Court was adjourned to Winsted for the, 18th. Judge Welch will be here in October to attend to naturalization matters
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GEORGETOWN.
MISS OLMSTEAD-MR STANLEY,

MISS OLMSTEAD-MR STANLEY.
 The wedding of Miss Emma Olm- stead and Charles Stanley occurred at the residence of the bride in Nod on Tuesday at high noon. Many friends from a distance were present at the ceremony. An elaborate wedding din ner was served and the happy couple ed by the good wishes of host of friends.
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NEW MILFORD,
THE BIG THOMASTON PARADE.

THE BIG THOMASTON PARADE.
 The Firemen's parade at Thomaston was a great success. Just 50 6remen attended from here and about 25 friends and relatives accompanied them. The arrangements for receiving the different fire companies were car ried out in a first class manner and words of praise are heard from all sides for the way in which the Thom- aston people took hold. The decora- tiOnS were elaborate.
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MONROE.

NEXT WEEK THE HUNTINGTON FAIR.
 Don't forget the Union Agricultural fair, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, September "A and ?, the 3lst annual fair, to be held at the Fair grounds, Huntington.
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NEW FAIRFIELD.

Attorney~A. T. Bates and family have returned to Danbury.
 MT and Mrs LeGrand Beers have re- turned to Danbury.
 Russell Hatch and Alex E. Brush at tend the state republican convention at Hartford, this week, as delegates,
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bury for several weeks caring for the sick, returned home last week.
 Stephen Burroughs and family, Miss Carrie Walker, Mrs Fred Turney and Miss Jennie Turaey spent last week at Pine Creek. They report very en jOyable time.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.

It is proposed to have Rally day at the Congregational church, Sunday, September 2s, and it is earnestly de- sired that every member, both of the Junior Sunday school and the ''Home Department" make an earnest effort to be present. On Sunday, September 6, there were received into the church on confession of faith Miss Eva Elson- boss and Miss Phoebe Elwood, and by letter MT and Mrs Wallace GeddeS, formerly of Sherman.
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HULL'S HILL NEWS.

HULL s HILL NEWS.
 Improvements are still ''the thing" C. B. Johnson has sold small farm and the purchasing parties are S0On tO erect a new house near MT lvals' new cottage.
 Mrs E. E. Burr is again seriously i'll and Lima not much better. They have the sympathy of the community.
 Samuel Knapp is about to break up housekeeping and live with his nephew in Derby. We are sorry to have the old home broken up.
 E. Mallory is in the swim and is i'm proving the stables under his barn. c. Christensen is having house and barn painted.