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The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27
The Storm.

Our neighboring village, Plant
ersville, seems to have been in the
track of the storm of a week ago
Sunday night, and seems to have
been harder hit than any place in
the county. The store house Of
E. G. Biggers & Son was complete
ly demolished and their stock Of
goods was blows away in many
directions, being afterwards gather
ed up as we'll as could be done and
deposited at the residences in the
vicinity. The storehouse of r. S.
Thomas & Son was partially blown
away and the stock was badly
damaged. 1t was removed to the
rear end of the building, which
was left standing. In this part of
the building, their office aud post
Office are situated. The Baptist
church, a substantial frame struct-
ure, vas totally wrecked. The de-
s%truction of this building is COM
plete. The storehouse of w. A.
.Ianison was slightly damaged on
ly. His stock was not injured. A
large number of large trees upon
the lawns of the Messrs Thomas
we're blown down and the residence
of Swiss Thomas slightly injured.
Many trees and few outhouses
ere overturned. At Gilvo, a few
miles away, the barn of Finis Bal
lard was destroyed. The storm,
which was a severe one. seems to
have come stealthily apon the peo-
pie. They were sitting quietly at
their homes, some of them eating
supper, and did not know the
storm was raging until some per-
sons. who had seen its ravages in
formed them. We are glad to say
that no one "a injured in person
We sympathize with all our citi
zens who have suffered and are
truly glad and thankful that no
greater damage was done.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27

Mark Hanna recently gave a big
dinner to Gen. VIM. Boothe, the
head of the Salvation army. If
the Senator had called in a few OF
the Generals subordinates and
privates aud had started the
peristaltic action of their "inards"
by copions d~raughts Of stimulating
fluids he would have done a great
deal bigger thing for the "army''
than he did by dining the General
1t would have brought in a big lot
of raw recruits. The General gets
a whole lot of the good things Of
this life as he journeys along; but
the little officers and the soldiers
in ranks beat the drums aud do
the tramping through muddy
streets while ne is having his spir-
itaal nature braced by copioas. lib
allons oJ tne tables of the magnates
of the land.
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is trees the needed attention dur

his trees the needed attention dur
ing the past season he INV has
three, four or five limbs branch
ing out near the top Of mis- trees.
Below these no limbs should have
been permitted to grow. At The be-
ginning Of this season-now, these
limbs should be cut back about
one half the growth Of past season.
But in this care should be taken
to make the heading or the tree
balanced hence it may not require
as much cut back OH one branch
as on another. Keep in mind al
ideal tree and prune to that end
keeping tree open aud we'll balanc
ed.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27

tons rs they come. Sometimes a
good mother wishes she could keep
her boy indoors with herself,
teaching him his lessons at home,
training him in that sanity shelter
where it would seem impossible
that any breath of evil could blow
upon him. But this she cannot do
W il it were the wise thing for
her to do. 1t was in Eden, the
home that God set up, that human
sin began. No hottest earthly
home a shut out the tempter.
Besides, it is not Gods plan
that any life should grow up in an
atmosphere Of summer warmth
with no antagonisms, no tempta.
tions. W. can become hard only
by enduring hardness. We car
become good soldiers only on the
battlefield. lie who shirks the
battle misses the soldiers training
We can develop moral qualitie!
only when We meet resistance Il
moral qualities. The boy kept in
doors, under gentle influences
meeting to trial, enduring no test
ings, would never grow into
strong man.-The Cumberland
Presbyterian.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27

-Four negro men were hanged on
Wednesday at as many different
points in Mississippi. All were
hanged for murder. AS a hang
ing for murder involves the death
of two victims that crime is a
strong factor in the depletion Of
the negro a c in the state. At
this rate the darkies will soon set.
tie the race question without aid
from any outside source.
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W. c. BEssoNEr

Cotton continues to hold its own
and prices r jumping up. ishe
bulls have got the bears down and
are goring them at their will. The
bears will get a knock out this
time. Well, nobody is hurt but
them and nobody else cares.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
a go per running inch per month of four
weaks. liberal discounts made on yearly
contracts.
Notice of meetings Of strictly chart
table organisations will be inserted one
t$sse free; all other notices must be paid
Nr.
All LEGAL notices will be charged at the
pase OF Scents per line each insertion.
30 local taken for less than % cents.
There will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27
In The Frozen North.

Editor journal:
| thought my friends in old Lee
county, would again like to hear
from me, SO | give you few i'm
~pressions since | last wrote You.
We had a very cold spring and
summer, did not have more than
one week of real hot weather. The
fall Of the year was very pleasant
! up to the Goth of November, when
We had a big snow, and the ground
has not been clear of snow since,
IN fact it SHOWS every week. We
are now in the midst of the cold.
est weather we have had this win
ter, commenced last Sunday and
by Tuesday We had the thermometer
down to sixteen degrees below
zero, and everything covered full
ly twelve inches in snow aud sleet.
[ am fully convinced that this
country does not suit a Southern
raised man. There Is no congemali-
ty between these people aud the
Southerners They have no love
for an old Confederate soldier.
Some will not speak to ana seem
to shun me, while some old Union
soldiers like to converse with me
about the war and asked me what
part or place Ibid my fighting.
| find most all the Union soldiers
from this part of the country
we're in the western army, very
few We're in the army of the Po-
tDnac I'M Ter Grant.
This is a good farming country
to raise wheat, corr and hay.
Corn is the priIciElS rop. Tley
raise hogs and cattl Il The Oh c.
ag' market. Hogs p now worth
gross, 4 cents. Corn, 80 cents per
bushel, hay, 10 to II dollars p r
ton.
[ said before, we have 8 or 10
Coal mines here, all in full min
ing order Coal at the mines is
is only worth S1.25 per ton, they
never have any strikes here. All
miners belong to the Union, and
in fact, everything belongs to the
Unions, the teamsters, carpenters,
bricklayers etc.
l see by the Journal that every
body is running for Office in Lee
county nearly, you hayea long
list from which to choose your
man. All good men, and l only
wish | could be there to cast my
vote Tor my cnOlce.
| am truly glad to see so much
improvement going on in Tupelo
and l hope the same Spirit pre-
walls all over the country.
| am still suffering with my old
wound though somewhat improved
since | left Tupelo, have discharg-
ed my crutches and only S my
zane to get about with.
Yours etc.
w. G. BEssoNET
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Non Resident Notice.
OF MISSISSIPPI.

- n u vt
70 Oscar Rampley, minor.
You are hereby commanded to appear
before Hon. H. L. Muldrow. Chancellor
of the First Chancery Court. District Of
Mississippi, at the Court House in Pom
totoc, Mississippi, in vacation on the
9th day of March, 1908, then and
there to show cause if any he ea1, why
the final account and settlement of G.. p.
Long, Guardian for yourself and others.
in the Cbaneerv Court of Lee County,
should not be approved and allowed as
the same is now made and on file in this
Court. and said Guardian finally dis
charged.
This End day OF February, A. ID. 1908.
NORsIN JONES, Clerk.
Anderson & Long, Sol's for Guardian.
2-6-03-3t.
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NOTICE.

No communication will appear in the
iseae of the Journal of the week it is
handed in if it is received later than
Tuesday at noon of that week.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27

The advanced wing of the pro-
hibition movement, at its meeting
at Jackson en- 18th inst, declared
in favor Of statutory prohibition.
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Between the cy clones and the
billiards., the country is being
pretty thoroughly swept.
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OUT
For CoIds-La Grippe !

Protect yourself, and don't trust TO
Providence. Considering the harm
done, neglect" before and after taking
a cold is a physical crime. You may
prevent a cold, or, if too late, you can
ENSURE yourself against the latter ef-
ects," for there is the greatest danger,
by using DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic. Few
die from Colds, or La Grippe, or Ca
tarrh. They die of the after effects.
These diseases all weaken, and to a
weakened body come focking a host of
diseases that fasten on weak lungs,
heart, stomach, kidneys, and other
weak parts that we seldom think of.
The easiest and best thing to do is to
fortify the system SO that you will not
catch cold, but if too late to do that,
then you must see that no lasting in
jury is done. Medical authorities all
agree that iron is the fighting elementof
the blood enabling the system not only
to ward off disease, but to fight it after
n0.- IL haa obtained a foot.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27

Is just the remedy needed, as it sup
plies the blood directly with the iron it
requires to combat Colds or La Grippe.
Take it before, during, or after. II
taken in time, it will prevent ; if taken
during, it will shorten the course ; if
taken after, it will prevent all bad after
effects.
Women are especially benefited by
DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic, as they seem to
suffer from the weakness of Colds and
La Grippe longer than men, and they
are particularly susceptible to the action
OF a blood builder such as this is.
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-27
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors will on Monday the 2nd
day of March, 1903, at 2 O'Clock, p. m,
at the Court House Door in upele,
award the contract for repairs on Levee
in King Creek bottom on Tupelo and
Chesterville road. and for repairs on
Town Creek bridge on Tupelo Levee on
Tupelo and Fulton road, contracts
awarded to the lowest responsible bid
der at pnblic cutlery, the Board reserv-
ing the right to reject any and all bids,
and re-advertise.
BY order of the Board, this February
5th, 1903.
NOBIN JONES, Clerk.
2-5-03-3t.
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Fer Sheriff

Fer Sheriff
WILL KELLY.
J. S. PARKS.
F. H. MITTS,
JERRY A THOMPSON
For Chancerv Clerk
NORBIN JONES.
G. w. LONG.
e. L. WEST.
For Circuit Clerk,
F. L. K~INCANNON.
For County Treasurer,
WILLIS HOPKINS.
A. w. PATTERSON.
LYTAL.
w. T. DAVIS.
FAX Assessor,
q. w. GREEN.
JOHN KELLY.
For County Superintendent.
E. p. CLAYTON.
J. \. FRANCIS
LARkIN SMITH.
d + MCCARTHY.
Justice Of the Peace,
3rd District
W. Il. WAGNER.
w POUNDS.
J. Fl. STANLEY.
a W HALL.
Eth District,
j. NJ. SAMPLE.
A McVAY
For Super visor,
2nd District
j. E. BOSTICK-
f. P. McNEILL.
Bird District
}. w. BA iNES.
Gus. MORGAN.
4tll District
}. &. CALHOUN.
ROBT. BURr.
G. Fl. RUFF.
5th District
W. M. ROBERTS,.
B. A. CURRY.
A. s. SUMNER.
For Constable,
3rd District.
O.. T. TRAPP.
WILL IMAM.
4th District.
H. NJ. ~TANKERSLY.
LOCKE HAMILTON.
TN LYLE
ACHILLES NJ. ROGERS
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ANNOUNCEMENT

We nle authorized to announce
For District Attorney
GEO. r. MITCHELL.
For State Senator
j. NJ. WEAVER
For Floater Representative from
Lee and Itawamba county
GUY w. MITCHELL.
A. c.. JONES'.
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For Representative of Lee County
ROBT. BIRMINGHAM.
ROBERT GAMBRELL.
O. l. KENNEDY
PIE CAROTHERS.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-04

Picking clothes for boys is ardu- ous or pleasant, as mothers of boys make it. In MeigS X Co., $ day-lighted Annex it becomes genuine pleasure.
 There is found the largest and most varied collections of suits for boys and children in the city, for boys from three to 16 years. The styles of the moment are reflected in the various suits shown, and one may choose safely in the knowledge that quality is of the best, whatever the price, Nearby is large display of boys waists; long wear stockings are also provided in this department. In the furnishings sec tion one finds boys shirts, neckwear, underwear and gloves; the hat depart ment provides hats and caps and a great show of fancy tams for children: and the shoe department answers the shoe question with the tough wearing shoes as we'll as shoes for dress occa- siOns. Just now, in addition to the wears mentioned, boys overcoats and
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will be soon, with increased production
OBITUARY.
CHRISTIAN WILLIAM BEEHLER.


 Christian William Beehler, a re- >pected and highly esteemed resident of Hanover district, died on Thanks giving day at the ripe age of S1 years. iIe was a native of Germany, coming 10 America over half century ago lie first settled in New Jersey, but later moved to NewtOwn. In his youth he served time as a weaver, al though hiSanceStorS were blackSmiths For many years he was employed in the rubber shop. Of late years he had been a faithful attendant and devout member of the Methodist church. MT Beehler was married in Germany to Miss Elizabeth Stahl, who died few years ago. The following children survive him: Frederick T. Beehler of Stamford, Christian w. Beehler of Brooklyn, N. Y., George and Misses Amelia and Elizabeth Beehler, who resided with the father, Miss Sophia Beehler of Long Hill, Merchant Will liam J. Beehler of Brookfeld and AL bert c. Beehler, of New Brit ain. The funeral was attended from his late home on Saturday afternoon, Rev William Ross of the Sandy Hook Methodist church officiating. The burial was in the Newtown cemetery.
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The companies developing the oil and gas industries in and around Tulsa Ind. Ter, feel very jubilant over their finds the past week, and the prosI e;ts now seem to indicate a second Beau mont for this place. As cited else where, the oil and gas producing holes recently discovered are of a much more flat' ering nature than those drilled earlier in the season. The experiment. al stage is passed and the strata of oil producing sand has been found. Every hole sunk now reveals greater store house of oil or brings forth stronger flow of gas, but the "daddy" of 'em ali appears to be centered in we'll No. Ur the HartfOrd-OSage Oil Co. At II o'clock Monday, when gas was discOv- cred in this well, the pressure was SC strong that it threw water and oil to the height of 150 feet above the der rick, and after everyone thought it had been successfully contined,it broke from it's fdstenings, thoroughly sat urating the ground for many feet around with oil. The second attempt to contine this monster proved more successful, and just 30 hours from the time it belched forth it's seethins liquid, the gas had been separated, and was being utilized by the Cherokee Pressed Brick and Tile Co. They are now burning two kilns with the gas from this well. The depth of the well is 1,357 feet, and it's strength IS com puted at 265 pounds to the square inch. or between five and six million cubic feet per day. That Tulsa is the center of the gas belt is well-founded truth, and the recent discoveries are only a beginning of what is to follow.-[From the Indian Republican, Tulsa, I. T., November 12, l9O3
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NJ. A. Todd, of the Hartford -OSage Illuminating Oil Co.,, has had two tel egrams from Mir Keep at Tulsa, Ind.
 Ter, saying that they pumped their No. 1 well for three hours on Friday,
 November 20. and obtained p barrels of oil, and the same time on Saturday, the 2lSt, with D barrels more, and no pt rceptible low ering of the oil in the well. Arrangements for continuous pumping are not yet completed, but
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That veteran hunter, Edward Fay Tor, and his son, Merchant George K. Taylor, passed Friday in Roxbury on hunting expedition. They secured four plump cartridges and a number of quail, and had a fine time, barring the cold ride on the return trip.
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The postponed hearing on the ap- plication of Harry Coger in the local Probate court for the appointment of d conservator over his father, Henry B. Coger, to have taken place on Sat urday, was once more postponed for one week.
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The residents of the Street are grat, filed to learn Hon F. J. NaramOre has decided to keep bis Newtown residence open for the winter, and will be here a greater part of the time. MT anC Mrs Huhert Smith and daughter have gone to New Haven for the winter.
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Tax Collector and Mrs Robert A Clark enjoyed their Thanksgiving din ner with MT and Mrs Herbert Clarl in Brooklyn.
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Miss Kate B. Reynolds, Miss Mary Lamport and Arthur W. Reynolds, all of New York, were Thanksgiving day guests of MT and Mrs w. M. Reynolds.
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MT and Mrs Harry Coger passed Thursday and Friday with relatives in Greens Farms.
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Capt Gideon M. Wakeley of Sheltor drove to Newtown, Saturday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
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The winter term of the Academy begins on Monday, December '. There are now 14 pupils enrolled under Miss BriscOe'S care.
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Harley Peck and Miss Ethel Peck returned on Tuesday from few days visit, with their cousin, Miss Marion York, in New York.
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reefers are being shown in the latest styles. Boys and their mothers are always welcome at Melgs & Co. s, Bridgeport. whether as visitors or pur- chaSerS.
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MT and Mrs w. G. Hard spent Thanksgiving day with friends in Danbury.
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A special meeting of the Hillside club will be held on Friday evening. December 4, at o'clock. All mem-
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Albert W. Fairchild and Miss Mary Hagen Fairchild were in New Haven for Thanksgiving day, guests of Mrs Ernest Wilson.
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Henry Blackman, who is now em- ployed in New Britain, was at home over Sunday.
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George B. Fairchild has visited friends in South Britain and South bury.
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MT and Mrs NJ. S. Otis enjoyed Thanksgiving day in Bridgeport, the guests of their son, John M. Otis.
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Misses Mary and Maggie Hou]ihan were entertained, Thanksgiving day, by their brother, Town Clerk M. j.. IIOulihan.
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Mir and Mrs I. E. Goodsell passed Thanksgiving in WestpOrt, the guests of Mir and Mrs F. R. IIuhbell.
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City Treasurer F. w. Hall of Bridge port was in town over Sunday.
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NIT and Mrs Robert Knapp and son of Danhury were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs Walter Rutfells in PaIes- tine.
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Miss Mary Macleod of Boston, Mass is passing few weeks with her sister Mrs E. J. Gale.
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ANOTHER BIG GAS WELL.

HARTFORD OsAGE ILLUMINATING CO.,
 STRIKE IT RICH IN WELL NO. 1.
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Mrs Norman NOrthrop, who has been II, is able again to be about.
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William B. Andrews of Oakville passed Thanksgiving with relatives in town.
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Mrs F. L.<Brown and Mrs Louis Greer made a trip to Waterbury, Fri day.
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bers 2 re requested to be present.-TW. J. Beecher, president.
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NUMBER AS
Pains ifz fhe Back

Are symptoms of weak, torpid or stagnant condition of the kidneys or liver, and are warning it is extremely hazardous to neglect, SO important is healthy action of these organs.
 They are commonly attended by loss of energy, lack of courage, and some times by gloomy foreboding and de- spondency.
 Il had pains in my back, could not sleep and when I got up in the morning felt worse than the night before. began talk ing Hoods SaTsaparilla and now I can sleep and get up feeling rested and able to do my work. I attribute my cure entirely to Hoods SarsapariIla." MRS. J. N. PERRY, care H. $. Copeland. Pike Road, Ala. Hoods EdrsQpdrifLd
 Crd Pills
 Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve the back, and build up the whole system.
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MT and Mrs F. J. French of Steven son were guests of MT and Mrs Law renee Taylor over Thanksgiving.
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A pleasant family gathering was held at the home of rand Mrs Sylester w. Dibble of Hawleyville on Thanksgiv- ing day,
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Miss Cecelia Corbett passed Thanks giving with New Haven friends.
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Mrs Bertha Ferris and children were in TaShua, last week, the guests of Mrs Mary E. Clark.
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tained friends from Waterbury over Thanksgiving.
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While strolling around the farm of Burton J. Wooster at Hickory Grove, Good Hill, his brother-in-law, L. E. Nichols, picked handful of ripe straw berries. November 24. How is this for winter time?
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daughter, Mrs H. T. Procter, in New York.
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Miss Sarah WasSOn is spending week in Shelton.
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Guests were present from 'Stratford l and BridpepOrt
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This world of ours is small when you desire to purchase really reliable hat for a very small amount of money
 The Un-X-ld Hat & Shoe Co.,, ' Arcade. Bridgeport, being the manufacturers and sole agents of the Blackman hats, S2 each. are in position to give you more for your money than you can get elsewhere. Every hat made is per feet one. If it doesn't prove just a> represented you can have your money back. Then again they have con- formeter, which they have purchased at great expense in order that eac|
 and every hat may fit your head. This is the only one in town. When you are in Bridgeport just step in and try on Blackman hat. We will be pleaSeo to have goods shown. Look at tht Blackman shoe. They are stylish anc have great wearing qualities. Winter styles now ready for your inspection.
 MT and Mrs A. C. Moore had large Thanksgiving gathering at their home
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Mrs Sarah B. Maynard has been spending week with Mrs w. s. Cor ham in Wilton and will return on Fri day, December 4.
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Mrs David NJ. Condon was in New Haven, last Saturday.
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Mrs H. B. Northrop passed several days, last week, in Bridgeport, the guest of her daughters.
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MT and Mrs Lamont B. Nichols and children, Olive and Ray, of Osborn town, Naugatuck, who have been vis- iting their mother, Mrs M. B. Hills. at the John Beach homestead in Mon roe for the last week, went to Berk- shire to call on their brother and sis ter, Mrs c. A. Sperry and F. M. Pat terson. They are now at the Hickory Grove farm, Good Hill, the home of their sister, Mrs Burton J. Wooster, and will return home some day next week.
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D. N. Clark, the hardware man of Shelton, is making big drive for the holidays of fancy decorated china in either sets or odd pieces at very low prices. Do not fail to visit his store when in Shelton and see his fine stock. Notice his advertise ment.