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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GEORGETOWN.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY,

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
Mrs Fanny st John, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Miss Maud Northrop spent last week
in Stamford.
Mrs George Mills and daughter are
spending few days in New York, the
guests Of Mrs Arthur Herdman.
The four children of Louis TANNER,
who have been spending month with
their aunt, in Trenton, have returned
home.
Joseph Dooley of New York spent
Sunday at his home-ffff-tt this is~fp4fss s &C.,
Mrs Louisa Jones, who has been
spending some months in NOfWalk,
with her daughter, Mrs Louis Taylor,
has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs E. Sturges Bennett re-
Gently entertained W. Ketchum of
New Britain.
Edward Barrett and Miss Callie
MedlicOtt were married in PortcheSter,
last week. Since their return they
have been boarding at the home of
Harry Osborne.
Charles Barrett was the guest Of his
cousin, George Bronson, of Redding,
last week.
A carryall load of young people from
this place drove to Branchville, last
thursday evening, where Uuey dOCeuu-
ed whist party at the home Of Lewis
Mead.
John Carlson's little daughter, who
has been in a critical condition, is
slowly improving.
The Epworth League of the Meth.
odist church held package sOciable
at the home of John Ferris, last Fri.
day evening. A pleasant time was en-.
jOyed by all present.
The Ladies' social circle of the Meth.
odist church met with Mrs Charles Alb
bott on Thursday afternoon. Tea was
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The NeWtOWn Bee.
CALCULATIONS:
HOME NEWS.

SALE AND SUPPER.
TO BE HELD IN THE LECTURE ROOM
OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING, FEBRUARY :.
Now, children, we are ready for you,
and it goes without saying that you
are ready for us. When the lecture
room of the Congregational church is
opened at 3 o'clock on Saturday after
noon, February 8, a good many of you
will no doubt be waiting on the steps
ready to come in. There will be lots
of valentines for you. You remember
the cousin in Philadelphia and the
aunt in Brooklyn; you will want to
send them each a pretty card just to
show them that you love them. There
will be plenty Of time, you see, for our
sale comes quite while this year be-
to the sweet" they say when they
wish to extend a delicate compliment;
we'll, you can do that after you have
bought some of the homemade candy.
Those dainty booklets, Sweet Six
teen," "Miss Salad and Her Trous-
seau'' and ''Studies in White and Gold, "
will show your mother how to cook
eggs and make some very tempting
dishes. She may think she already
knows all about it; but none, l am
told, are too old to learn. These book
lets are just the thing for gifts.
Loaves of cake, doughnuts and cookies
are also on the tables for those whom
they may attract. Supper is served
from half past five to eight O'Clock:
ice cream we can let you have at any
time. No matter about the cold;
wrap up we'll and come on.
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NEW PRESTON,
A FINE CROP OF ICE.

oA~oA ~
F. J. Hosford, with a force of 20
men, concluded the filling of his ice
house at Lake Waramaug, last Friday,
and has now stored a Thousand tons of
as tine quality for any purpose, as he
has ever gathered. No snow ice, but
all clear as crystal and Lake Wara-
maug ice is always safe to use.
Candlemas day, if last Sunday can
be called by that name, did not denote
the hardest part of the winter to
come, but led US to cherish the hope
that extreme billiards. and "six weeks
of shedding in March" will not occur
this year.
After several weeks of intermission
B. G. Morgan was seen again on Thurs
His luck was so good that he sold near.
ly his entire load while coming from
New Milford freight depot.
The condition of George Wright for
two weeks has slightly improved.
E. B. Holcomb is again selling trees
and shrubbery as representative for
Stephen Hoyt's Sons at New Canaan
forspring delivery.
The inclement weather of last Sun
day prevented nearly everybody from
reaching church and but one service
that OF the morning) was attempted
during the day.
II. E. Gilbert injured his hand while
at work about steam saw mill in
Roxbury, last week, land was relieved of
labor thereby, the last half of the
week.
John Martin has again opened L. A.
Tyrrell's blacksmith shop for horse
shoeing and general jobbing on East
street, and is prepared to see all who
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KENT.


ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MACEDONIA.
Mrs Mark Rowland visited her son,
Howard Rowland, a few days last week.
Miss Carrie Stone is expected home,
this week, from New Haven for few
days.
Everett Barton has taken the Gil
bert farm from April next.
The Macedonia members of the
Grange supply the program for the
lecturers hour this week. An instru-
mental band has been organized with
John A. Peters as leader. It is ex-
pected trey will dispense some fine
music. -
James Ray takes the-e!ghhtth hand
mans place on~~W. K. Stones farm,
the coming season.
Howard Rowland had an experience
recently which he will not care to re-
for load of corn stalks. On return.
ing, while passing a bad place in the
road on top of Furnace hill, near
George S. Thompson's, his load was
overturned, throwing Mr. Rowland
about 20 feet down the bank. Fortu.
nately he caught hold of some small
trees and thus broke his fall and pre-.
vented what might have been seri-
Gus accident.
A number of young friends and
SchOolmateS of John L. Brown, Jr.,
gave him a surprise party at the home
of his sister, Mrs John II. Barton
Tuesday evening, January %. OF
course a grand good time, was had
with games, readings and refresh
ments, making the older ones wish
that time might turn backwards with
them that they might be young again
At a late hour the COMPANY departeo
wishing John many happy years Of
usefulness to come.
Miss Alice Wolcott spent Sunda,
with a cousin in Ansonia. She has a
bad throat trouble and a doctor has
advised an operation.
Our esteemed neighbor, Henry w
Post, has taken a trip out of town fol
few days.
Mrs Charles Wolcott's sister from
New Britain is visiting her for few
days.
William Wolcott and wife are visit.
ing their grandson, John Beardsley, OF
East Hartford.
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vile. In the fall he completed model
painted and kept in the best of repair.
HUNTINGTON.
A ROUND OF SOCIAL EVENTS.

A very pleasant dance was given in
honor OF Waldo Booths 18th birthday,
last Wednesday exening, in Laborie
hall. A carryall load of friends were
present from Bridgeport and a num-
Der of the young people from the vari-
GUS places about here and all spent a
most enjoyable evening.
On Friday evening, February I. a
social dance will be given in Laborie
hall by the 'B'' club of this place.
Invitations have been issued by the
committee, F. P. Brownson, E. NJ.
Baily, E. j. Buckingham, F. E. Beard,
G.. w. Williams, and are all looking for
ward to pleasant evening.
A reception was given at the home
of Daniel Ufford on last Monday even
ing in honor of Arthur Hamberger and
bride. Mr. and Mrs Hamburger were
married. in New York { n Sunday, and
intend making Huntington their home.
Miss Gertrude Buckingham spent
Sunday in BrOokfield.
The Booths Hill school was closed
une day last week, owing to the illness
of Miss Card, the teacher.
Miss Gladys Comfort Smith enter
tanned several of her little friends on
Tuesday in honor of her seventh birth.
day.
E. S. Hawley has purchased Quak'
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WASHINGTON.
PERSONAL TOPICS,

Miss Louie Van Ingen and Miss An
ME Van Ingen were in town for few
days, last week.
Spencer Cape is home from Harvard
for few days vacation.
Mrs Bronson has been very ill at her
daughters, Mrs Edward Fenn's.
Miss Susan Bronson, who fell down
stairs and is i'll at Mrs Henry Nettle-
tons, is improving.
There win be the usual play and
dance on Washington's birthday.
The Gunnery school are having
their holiday on Thursdays instead of
Saturdays, while Mr. Brinsmade at
tends the convention in Hartford.
3. K. Rossiter spent Sunday in
Washington.
c. B. Gold was in town on Monday
Dea Hickox and wife are in Lake
wood for short stay.
Sheldon Logan was in Hartford, last
week.
Sherman Hartwell exhibited some
fowls at the Madison Square Poultry
Show and as usual captured the prizes
Charles A. Prindle was in New Ha-
ven and Bridgeport on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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BETHLEHEM.
SOCIAL EVENTS.

SOIlAA = 1N1S
The Bethlehem whist club met at
the residence Of J. w. Flynn, last
week Wednesday evening. About 80
were present and the program was
changed from drive whist to progress
i've. A very enjoyable evening was
passed by all present.
Past Master J. w. Flynn, assisted
by Miss Eta Holcomb of Morris, in
stalled the officers of the Morris
Grange, last week Tuesday evening.
Albert E. johnson was present from
town.
Mr. and Mrs B. H. johnson enter
tanned a few Of their friends, last
week Friday evening. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs J. E. Thompson, Mr.
and Mrs A. T. Minor, Mr. and Mrs
George w. Peck, Mr. and Mrs A. C,
Lake, Mr. and Mrs Daniel E. Judd,
Mrs n. H. Bloss and Miss Anna B.
Lake. Progressive whist was the
order of the evening. Bountiful re-
freshments were served by the host.
Joseph P. Stevens is sick with the
mumpS.
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LEADING CATTLE RAISER.

N. P. Bea rdsley is wintering about
so head Of fine Devon stock this win
ter, and has kept his stock changing
by buying and selling. He has already
sold six pairs of cattle of his own rails
ing beside seven other pairs. Mr.
Beardsley now has on hand one pair of
four-year old and one pair Of siX=yeaf-
old Devon cattle, and one pair of five
year-old Durhanfs which are for sale.
The New England Quartz Co. are
soon to erect large stOrehOuse, 5Oxl1O
feet. 1t is located on the bank near
the railroad so as to be convenient for
shipping.
John Woodruff has been confined to
the house this week with heart trOu-
BILE.
Miss M. Holmes, who has been ill for
the past few weeks, is now improving
slowly.
Myron Thomas is again able to re-
sumo his duties on the stage. He be-
gan his work again last Monday morn
Mr. and Mrs Edward W. Seeley well
coined a son at their home, last Mon
day. He is the first grandchild of
Edwin G.. Seeley.
Dubia's steam saw-mill, which has
been located in Mr. Prindle's woods, is
now located on John Minors land.
Sheldon Smith has recently sold his
large barn to John Minor. Mr. Minor
expects soon to take down the barn and
move it near the home of his son.
The Union Sand Paper Co., owners
ofIthe lower garnet works, have re-
Gently sold out to the American Glue
Co.
Albert Pierce has recently sold his
place to John Allen, who has occupied
the place for the past two or three
years.
The homestead of George Pierce has
been recently sold to Nicholas Odgen
of Washington. He will take possess
ion about April l.
Mrs Harriet S. Mallett has been con-
fined to the house number of days
with severe cold.
Walter Daley left, last Wednesday.
for South Britain, where he is to do
stone cutting for George Wilton.
d. G. Garrison, a popular section
boss on the Shepaug road, has been
confined to the house with a severe
cold this week.
w. J. Booth is improving the in
terror of his market by making several
changes. Sidney Winters is doing the
work.
A force or men began hlllng the
creamery ice house at the station, last
Tuesday.
Albert Buckingham went to New
York on Monday to attend the we'd
ding of a cousin.
The event of the winter will be the
party in the hall, Wednesday evening,
gotten up by the married people.
Mrs Leverett Castle is visiting her
sister in Canaan.
Col A. L. Hodge spent Monday in
Hartford.
Several couples of young people at
tended the dance in Pitchers hall in
Bridgewater on Monday night.
MyrOn Thomas has recovered suf-
fciently so that he has resumed driv-
ing the stage between here and New Milford
L. Castle has sold his entire herd OF II fat
steers to Boston parties.
The Congregational society held their semi
monthly SOciabe at William Stephens, on
Tuesday evening. 1t was well attended.
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SHERMAN.

Without doubt one of the finest
farms in town is that of Mrs Northrop
in the north part Of Sherman, which
is ably managed by that energetic
farmer; l. J. Vccrhees. Mr. VOORHEES,
cakes being 2Ox2O inches. Mr. voorhees,
is now shipping IL cans IF milk daily,
taking it to the creamery at Gaylords-
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COUNTY
ROXBURr.

THE STATION AND VICINITY.
Mrs jeff Garrison and daughter, Miss
Anna, who spent last week in Wood
bury, returned home, Monday.
The Mutual Milk & Cream co. are
filling their large ice house at the
creamery.
John MacKay spent part of last
week in Bridgeport.
Clarence Colepaugh has returned
home from two weeks visit with
friends in Hartford.
Station Agent Vanderburg spent
Sunday at his home in Danbury.
Albert Buckingham is spending a
few days in New York.
Mrs Richard Bray of New Milford
was guest of friends in town, Friday.
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WARREN.
BRIEFLY NOTED.


Wichita Grange must be in thriv-
ing condition. The order now consists
of Al members, 25 having joined during
the year and there are prospects of a
new class joining in the near future.
Lincoln memorial services will De
held in the Congregational church,
next Sunday, in place of the morning
services. A very elaborate program
has been arranged.
The bachelors sale at Max Schnell's,
Thursday evening, was great success
Every old bachelor found a ready pur.
chaser.
R. F. Thompson and son Russell were
in waterbury on business, last week.
Robert Perkins is drawing lumber
from the saw mill to Cornwall Bridge
Look over the host of things H. S
Comstock offers you in his new adver
ment
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disturbed. The affair was not so seri-
Gus but that he was able to occupy his
usual place that evening at the Hill
side club, and greet his fellow men,
berS in his usual cordial manner.
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Mrs Harley T. Proctor of New York
came up from the city, Tuesday night,
to see her father, Aaron Sanford, re.
maining till Wednesday night.
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At the meeting of the Hawleyville
Chapel Association, last week, E. G.
Platt was chosen president, Amos L.
Hawley vice president, Amos T. Camp
secretary and treasurer, and S. A.
Blackman, J. A. James and E. G. Platt,
trustees.
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Charles G.. Peck, the genial carrier
on r. f. D. Route No. 16, was the hero
Of a "blowaway" accident on Monday.
He was returning from his trip and
when near the Newtown Inn, blast
Of wind travelling at the rate of ITO
miles an hour, struck his frail bark,
lifted it off the wheels and deposited
it on the ground with Charles a pris-
oner in the canvas box. With his well
known ability of handling horses, it
the horse didn't run. John o. Pitz-
schiller, who was passing down the
Street, ran to the assistance of the
gallant Charles and rescued him
from his predicament. The only
result was slightly damaged mail
cart and feelings more or less
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Csc.
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Because of the icy roads, Monday,
Mrs Platt was unable to be at the
Taunton school, but opened it as usual
on Tuesday.
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Aaron Sanford, president of the
NewtOwn Savings bank, has been on
the sick list for 10 days with bowel
trouble. For the past few days he has
been confined to the bed, but is now
improving. DR. Schuyler is attending
him, and DR. Garlick of Bridgeport has
been called in consultation.
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Quite number from this place at
tended the meeting for the installa-
ton Of officers of Wichita Grange in
Warren, last Wednesday evening, and
report a most profitable meeting.
Mrs Samuel Marvin, Jr., has return
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CORNWALL BRIDGE,
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
The quarterly conference meeting of
the Methodist church will be held
Wednesday evening, January IL. Rev
w. W. Wilson of Danbury will have
charge of the service and it is hoped
that all will avail themselves of the
opportunity to be present.
Rev John Nash has been calling on
friends Of his parish, this week.
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7atEgMMALLEN@'
Store
Features
this Week.

There is the sale of Hosi-
Try bought at a special pur-
chase-the biggest bargains
yet.
There is the early showing
Of the new silk waists-$5. 90
values, surely-but $3.47.
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Have you seen that sort
of grab-bag table of bargains
near the Temple st. En-
trance
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THE BRIDGEPORT MARKET.

WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY BUCK
& DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.
Butter, choice creamery prints 25aI. choice
creamery tubs 23a25, choice dairy 2OA22 fair to
i0ais dairy saio; eggs, fresh nearby, ssas6;
chickens, dressed. 12a14; fowls dsd, 11a13c;
calves 7al2c; pigs 7as; hogs 6a7 potatoes s0a
yellow $ia15O; cabbages Local. 25 Dbl; car
rots 5Oa6O bu turnips 3Oa35; celery 75a1 p doz;
dried peas 1.65 bu; beans, marrow $50 bu;
pea beans 2OOa2.25; honey 12a16 lb beeswax
25a3Oc Id; apples, Baldwins sass, greetings
$3a5.OO; ruSSetS, 3.OOa4.OO.
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LITTLE BOSTON AND UMPAwAUa.
Gus Anderson, who recently pur-
chased the Lindwall place, moved into
it last week.
A surprise party was rendered Mas
ter Horace Hazen, last Saturday even
ing, in honor of his 18th birthday.
A new chandelier has been placed in
the Umpawaug chapel.
The board Of relief for the town of
Redding met, last Saturday, and were
treated to a fine dinner by Rev Mr.
Evans. After the business of the day
was completed a final adjournment
was made.
1t was expected that Rev Mr. Pike
was to preach in the Umpawaug chap
ell, last Sunday afternoon, but owing
to the severe storm there was no at
tendance. It is hoped that he will
preach there in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs Jelliff are entertaining
gentleman friend from out OF town.
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John Judson of Derby; was in town
on Wednesday.
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Patrick Griffin Of Passaic, n. j.,
passed Sunday with friends in town.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

A BEAUTIFUL BIBLE AT SMALL PRICE.
In connection with the Good Liter
allure table, the possibilities Of whose
work are growing, some Bibles are kept
on hand as samples of what may be
special courtesy on the part of New
York book firm these Bibles are OBJ
tanned at SO per cent off the list prices
without a cent of profit accrnng to
them. Thus the people of the church
are given chance to get good Bible
at price at which they could not pos
sibly obtain it themselves. The pas
tor Is constantly asked, "Where can l
obtain a good, large-type Bible, one
that I can easily see to read any
WHEREOF These sample Bibles are an
attempt to answer that question.
Several Bibles have already been or
dered by the church people.
GOOD SPEAKERS AND A GOOD MEETING.
On Wednesday afternoon, February
10, there is to be held in the church a
rally for the Sunday school work under
Sunday School Association. A. p.
Smith, the local superintendent of the
Congregational Sunday school, will
preside; and addresses will be made by
II. II, Spooner, president of the assO.
| citation, whom all like to hear, Miss
Harriet Waldron, who speaks or
Home Department work, and George
S. Deming, field secretary. The Sun
day schools in Hawleyville, BotsforC
and Sandy Hook are especially asked
to join in this meeting, and all who
may in any way be interested in the
work of making the church strong
The hour for the meeting is 2.3O.
LET THE WIND BLOW.
They say, Throw up a straw at any
time and you can tell which way the
wind is blowing. The wind howlec
like SO many wild demons last Sunday
evening; but better wind that plain.
ly showed the vitality and zeal that
belong to the Christian Endeavor so
ciety here was the Is people who faced
the elements to attend the Consecra
tiOn meeting. Three of the number
surprised all the others by their drive
of several miles to be on hand. Here
is one of the three G's so necessary tt
the Christian life-Grit, Grace and
Gumption. The 21st birthday Of the
movement brought out interesting
references!tO notable G. E. conventions
and leaders, and all testified it was one
of the best meetings the local society
has ever held. Miss Ef11e L. Wolcott
was leader
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Mrs Hurd and daughter of Wood.
bury are guests Of Mrs Sarah Maynard
Of Taunton,
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The Little French Corner
for manicuring, shampooing,
hair dressing and facial mass
age.
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served and a pleasant social time enjoy
ed by all.
The whist club met with Miss Mag
gle Connery, last Thursday evening.
There were four tables in play. The
first prizes were won by Miss Bessie
Miller and Chester Mills. The conso-
latiOn prizes went to Mr. and Mrs Mi
chael COnnery.
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ed from visiting at her former home in
Derby.
William Marvin of Derby is visiting
his parents for few days.
While reading these pages
Don't fail to see.
The new advertisement,
By II. 8. O.
WARREN.
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Mrs John Finnell is in Seymour, the
guest of Mrs James Brennan.
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A lot of unusual handker
chief chances are to be had
10 the right of the Entrance
to the East Store.
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You will see some of the
most beautiful pieces of art
embroidery in the state now
on exhibition in the Mill
merry Salon.
If a man wants to get a
storm coat for the bleek,
rainy days of February,
March and April-he'd better
look in at the corner window
and see what we're doing. A
number of the coats are going
at just about half price.
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VALENTINE SALE AND SUPPER.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-08

ceding trains have passed out of way
Where diverging tracks are met q
system of interlocking switches
makes the danger of accident impos-
sible.
Hard coal is used exclusively on all
passenger trains OF the Lackawanna
Railroad. Thi; is of peculiar interest
to the traveller over it's line, for the
40C miles of beauty lying between
New York and Buffalo may be viewed
through open windows, without dan
ger from flying cinders or annoying
smoke. The road-bed being rock
ballasted there is no dust, and the
comforts of the journey are further
assured by superb Pullman cars and
high backed, airy coaches.
The conveniences of the Lackawan-
ma Railroad appeal directly to the
business man. The New York ter
minals are at Barclay and Christie
pher streets, the former in the very
heart of the down town business sec
ton, and the latter close to the great
uptown theatre and shopping dis