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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-02
BRIDGEWATER.
THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.
Miss Isabelle NJ. Orr of Bridg arOrt
High school is spending her holiday
vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs James Orr.
Mrs Dora Sanford and son and
daughter of New Haven are spending
short time in town.
Mrs Walter Hine and children of
New Milford were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs Albert Brace, Saturday.
Miss Fannie Pierce of Mortified
seminary, who has been at Mrs Ben
Seymour.
Miss Ida Davenport Of Roxbury is
to teach the Treat district school, the
winter term.
Rev Mr. Gorton is spending his vaca-
ton in town.
Miss Helen Garfield has closed her
place and is with her sister Bridge
port.
Clarence Greer from Williston SEM
mary, Easthampton, Mass, is home
for the holidays.
Mrs G. B. Thompson and her sister,
Miss Whaley, are down with the
measles. Mrs Hessie Curtis, trained
nurse from New Haven, has the care
of them. The sad news of the sudden
death of their mother, Mrs Samuel
Whaley of Danbury, came to them
last Friday. They have the sympathy
of all in their sickness and bereave-
ment.
Mrs H. M. Jessup spent last week
with Mrs Laura WeltOn.
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WATERFOWL.


1lDlNpo Nun ~ LII ELL ~" A.
Samples of mail boxes have been re-
ceiyed by Postmaster 3. G. Atwood,
and those who expect to enjoy the ad-
vantageS of free rural delivery are sup
posed to provide themselves with the
ostapproved pattern by February 2.
Rev W. T. Holmes is spending the
holidays at his home in New Jersey.
Rev w. j. Hutchins .of the Bedford
an old friend and classmate of Mr. Hol-
mes, occupied the pulpit here, Sunday,
in exchange with the pastor.
The E. A. degree was conferred on
one candidate at a meeting Of Federal
lodge, No. II, last Monday evening.
Mrs Flora S. Randall of Washington
with her two children, Miss Clara and
Master Louis, were visiting at George
A. Harper's, Monday and Tuesday,
this week.
The Guernseytown people held
their New Years sociable at Homer
Waldron's, on Thursday evening. A
good time was reported.
G. D. Palmer OF Waterbury was the
guest of w. G. Barnes, Sunday.
Horace d. Taft left for Boston,
Monday morning, to attend masters
meeting.
Miss Clara Goodrich of Bolton and
| Elmer Hotchkiss of !Watertown were
recently married by Rev Mr. Farmer OF
Lotion.
Hubert Basse tt and wife of Torring.
| ton returned home Sunday afternoon
after spending Christmas with theil
parents.
B. H. Mattoon and w. H. Beers were
in Winsted, Saturday, on business.
William Jones, Jr:, of the New: York
police force was lately promoted to the
position of sergeant.
B. II. MattoOn was appointed trustee
of the bankrupt estate of F. L. Hitch
cock at a meeting of the creditors
Monday, at Winsted.
D. G. Sullivan is reported to be i'm
proving.
St Johns church held their Christ
mas services in Pythian hall, Tuesday
evening. The exercises consisted Of
songs and recitatons by the little
folks. A distribution Of candy anC
oranges by Superintendent Delanc
followed the exercises.
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IN GRANGE CIRCLES,
WARREN.
LOCAL TOPICS OF INTEREST,

LOCAL TOPICS OF INTEREST,".
Miss kucy Curtis is home from
Wellesley college for the holidays.
Miss Curtis conducts Sunday school
in the summer in the West district
schoOlhouse. She treated her scholars
to nice Christmas tree.
The Congregational Sunday school
was reorganized, December %. The
officers of the past year were unani
mously reelected: Robert Swift, SUI
perintendent; William F. Curtiss, sec
rotary and treasurer; John Angevine,
librarian.
Max Schnell is quite i'll.
Mrs Henry Katon is on the sick list.
A nephew of Mrs Munson from New
Haven is visiting at the parsonage.
Harley Perkins has been to North
field school, Mt Hermon, Mass, to
spend Christmas with his son, Charles,
who is there now for the second year.
Miss Sandmyer commenced school
in the North district, December 20.
David Strong and daughter, E unice,
are in New York and Passaic, N. j.,
for visit.
Miss Marion Kingman is spending
the winter in New Haven.
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A 1ILLION VOICES

Could hardly express the thanks of
Hom' Hail, of West Point, la. Lis
ten :. ny: A severe cold had settled on
his lungs, causing a most obstinate
cough. Several physicians said he had
consumption, but coulc not help him.
When all taonght he was doomed he
began to use DIR Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and writ es-''It COM
pletely cured me and saved my life. L
now weigh 227 pounds.' It's posi-
lively guaranteed for coughs and
colds and llng troubles. Price SOC
and 81. Trial bottleS free at
R. Fl: BeerA & Co.. Newtown; Tay-
lor, Curtis Co., Sandy Hook; b.
HaWley o.. Stepney.
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coNeREaA g1oNAL cat RcH ri }.
A good cohgrega tior kattende he
morning services and listened to pr
mon by the pastor appropriate he
closing year, on Gods question t d.
am, "Where art thou?''
Topics for next Sur 1aysess1 he
morning service, "ChrislYas ou Ex-
ample" with the communion d the
LORDS Supper, at night, "All Men are
Christmas exercises with treat for
evening.
The Women'ss. missionary society will
meet at the parsonage next Wednes-
day afternoon, January l..
Rev DR. Fullerton Is expected to give
lecture in the church op Monday
evening, January IL.
The Sunday school officers for 19k3
will be Willard S. Plumb, superiH-
tendent; Erwin S. Fairchild, ssisks:ilt
superintendent: Miss Leonora Hawley,
secretary and treasurer: viii Euler,
published by Mclean Brothers, Dan.
bury, is out. 1t is very interesting
number, which contains good stories
and the illustrations are very artistic
The regular departments are all timely
and interesting. We would advise Oul
readers when they are in Danb&ry tt
call upon Messrs Mclean BrGthe1 an6
get a copy.
On Christmas night thera ga eret
at the home Of John F. Kean 10:
West Derby street, Bridgdport II
grandchildren of Mrs D. Kdane. ~
merly of Newtown. The occasion
one OF rejoicing over the 75th} Chr
mas OF the venerable old lady. G
gratulatiOns were offered on the q
feet health she enjoys and the wish
all was that 1T might continue. Red
tatiOns and musical selections we
rendered and games played by t..
children. A large Christmas tre
nicely decorated and filled with pre-
ents, showed that Santa had bee
there. The contents of a grab bad
were also distributed. The company
sat down at 7 O'Clock to a bOuntifui
supper, supplied by Andsews, the ca
terer, in his usual style. Besides Mrs
Keane and the host and hostess, the
following we're present: Mr. and Mrs
NJ. J. Keane and family of New Haven.
Miss Irene and Arthur Corbett of
Newtown, Mrs Malachi Heating and
family, d. P. keane, Miss Mary Lynch
and Rey Father Sweeney of Bridge
port. The guests departed at II
O'Clock, with wishes to Mrs Keane that
she would enjoy many more happy
Christmas days.
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Elm street, and the one which he
owned at the time of his death, and
gave his attention to fruit raising, es-
pecially small fruits. For a time he
was one of the largest growers of
strawberries for the Bridgeport and
Birmingham markets. He also raised
a great many Baldwin apples and
Japan plums. He is survived by a
wife and two daughters, Fannie c.
and Jennie NJ. Burr, to mourn his loss.
The funeral was held from the house,
Tuesday afternoon, Rev G. H. johnson
officiating, and large number of rela-
tives and friends gathered to pay their
last respects. A man OF sterling worth
and integrity, of good Judgment, man
ifesting public spirit in all progress.
he will be greatly missed by all.
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r. G. Tousey is making preparation
to start his factory about January l.
The cutters are now at work.
Sidney Porter. who has been i'll, is
now able to be out.
Miss Clara DOWnes spent Christmas
with Miss Sadie Hoyt.
Clara and Harold Downes are spend
ing few days with Mr. and Mrs W.
B. Davis in Easton.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Keniard of Spring.
field, Mass, are spending the HOLIDAYS
with Mrs Ii. E. Leavitt.
Charles G.. Peet is at home sick, this
week.
If you have cold or cough do not
fail to try DR. Kings New Discovery.
The best thing on the market for a
cold or cough. For sale at G. G..
Downes'.
Mrs William Squires was in New
Haven, Christmas week, the guest of
her daughter, Mrs William Ely.
A large number from Long Hill at
tended the wedding of Miss Lulu Will
lard Green to Rev Mr. Quincy at the
Park Methodist church in Bridgeport,
Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday, Rev
and , Mrs Quincy sailed for Africa,
where they will take up their work as
missionaries.
Ralston Health Oats and Quaker
Oats in two pound packages, 10 cents
a package, Purina health -four for
"pankake, something new for break
fast; also syrups to go with it. At W.
n. Hurd's, the grocer's.
People with impoverished, bad blood
and a weak constitution will be greatly
benfited by the use of Ramon's Iron
Tonic. It is life-giving, tones the
blood and is a powerful tonic to the
whole system. H. E. Mott, Newtown;
Belts & Belts, Sandy Hook: S. J.
Park, Trumbull; W. B. Hawley,
Sherman; E. A. Honan, Charlottesville.
The much-talked-of ''faith cure"
may answer in some cases, but when a
hand is mashed, an ankle or wrist
sprained, the flesh scalded or burned,
a finger bruised or cut, Ramon's Nerve
& Bone Oil, the great healing, sooth-
ing, antiseptic liniment, is what you
want. Get the genuine Ramons. 25.
H. E. Mott, Newtown; Belts
8 Belts, Sandy Hook; S. J. Parks,
Trumbull; E. A. Honan, Charlottesville;
W. B. Hawley, Sherman.
Mrs Almira Porter and Mrs Isaac
Sherman visited friends in Bridgeport,
last week.
Sufferers from weak nerves need Iron
oA1S' ~ Iva U ID HUI Ill
iron and nerve foods. H. E. Mott,
Newtown; Belts & Belts Sandy Hook:
$. j. Parks, Trumbull; w. B. Haw-
ley, Sherman; e. A. Honan, Gaylords-
vile.
On account of high price of iron and
coal G. L. Smalley wishes to inform
the public that he will be obliged to
raise the price of hOrseshoeing from 81
to $l.25. Mr. Sma]ley will give the
public sufficient notice when this goes
into effect.
Mrs Andrew DobDlestein is quite i'll
at her home.
The Methodist church gave a supper
to the members OF the Sunday school
on New Years eve.
Mr. and Mrs A. w. PERI Miss
Irene Payne of New Ha and
Mrs j. r. Judson and E. son of
bridgeport spent Chriy Fl the
pleasant home of Mr. ar % David
Penney in Pepper street.
II you have been disappointed in
other ''cough cures" don It censure Rt-
mons English Cough Syrup, Try it
first, then you will sing its praise. A
few doses always relieves while the
continued use effects complete cure.
Large bottles only 25c. H. e. Mott,
Newtown; Belts & Belts, Sandy Hook;
w. 3. Hawley, Sherman: S. J.Parks,
Trumbull; r. A. Honan, Gaylcrds-
Vile.
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BROOKFIELD.

ANGE AFFAIRS.
meeting of the Grange
officers were elected
Hawley: overseer, G. S.
yard, l.. P. Frisbie; lee
Gritfen; secretary, L.
> eaSurer, S. B. Terrill;
c w. Francis; assistant
81 Beers; lady assistant
ste\ Williams; gate keep
err, ans: Flora, Mrs G. S.
With pa, Mrs G. w. Fran
els; \. A. Greene. Percy
Haw' ed to fill the vacancy
on tt We committee.
New Year to The BEE
a OciateS.
the churches was Gel
ed n the usual way.
NOrthrOp is suffering
wi thumb. DR. Smith is
N Charles NJ. Pjnckney
were st Paul'S rectory on
Chri
Mi ners is spending the
hold brother in New Ha-
E. Sh and family were
guests aWley on Christmas
day, as IRIS Harriet Clark and
MASTER rht.
Mrs G. cis entertained her
father, II try, of Fall River,
Mass, on tmas
Mrs j. genGorf had her usual
family gait e, Christmas day.
Miss viii ina Skidmore is spend
ing the wee New York, the guest
of Miss HOX!
Mrs Georg Williams and family
were plnSfS A. ,Rl3cl<m1
lily on Christ N.Y.
Miss Mildr 18th spent Christmas
at home, Mis- bhihe Smith return
ing to Derby ler. DIN Friday morn
ing.
While the el correspondent
to the Danbt e9 has severely
criticised botH md scholar of
one of our schd not feel JUS
tilted in favOrit US ACTION. Yet
we do criticise t of the teach
er in taking the signed in the
order of the closi Sc away from
the boys sister a 1ete@y ignor-
ing her, as far fro siast thing to
do, as it was certa fault of the
little girls, and 81 little good
judgment on the part. Our
schools are free an rs and ma
tionalities should 49, alike.
While Charles of CptIse was
chopping down q tree be oil Yer day it
fell and hurt his back Quite Ndly. DR.
Smith was called.
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REDDING,
A FRIGHTFUL FATALITY.


A terrible accident that has cast a
occurred on Sunday night. While Miss
Alice Gorham, daughter of Ex-Repre-
senta Give A. A. Gorham, was riding
down the great hill leading from the
Ridge to the Center, accompanied by
Mr. Sanders of Danbury, the horse
stumbled and fell. Miss Gorham was
thrown out and instantly killed. Her
neck was broken and the horse
trampled on her and inflicted CHASTITY
wound on her head which alone would
have caused death Her parents were
frantic Will grief and for time were
UNCONSCIOUS, requiring the doctors
care. Miss Gorham was very popular
in society and her death has made
deep impression on her associates.
This hill has been the scene of many
till this. Isn't it about time this
frightful grade was changed?
A very interesting Christmas service
was held Christmas eve. at Christ
church. The room was handsomely
trimmed, and the rector preached a
fine sermon. Services were held
Christmas day. The infant son of E.
P. Sanford was christened,
Rev G. Coer has given up his East
Norwalk parish that he may have more
time to devote to his church here. He
will organize Sunday school in the
near future.
Mrs Sarah Perrine of New York is
parents, Mr. and Mrs Jesse L. Sanford
Her husband is teacher in New
York public school.
Jacob Fels, who came to Redding
last summer, died, Sunday morning.
Fl is wife died short time ago.
Mr. and Mrs Emerson Wilson have
the sympathy of their friends in the
loss of their infant daughter, which
died Monday.
Charles Bolles of Bethel has erected
a fine monument on the Qualey plot
in the Catholic cemetery in Danbury
for their beloved father, thelate Pat
rick Qualey.
Master Simon Lovely is spending a
week in New York City.
Ernest Hill Of New York visited his
father, W. II. Hill.
Mrs Daniel Sullivan isquite sick.
Mr. Herbert Read is home for Christ
mas vacation.
J. Benjamin Beers has returned from
the hospital where he underwent an
operation.
Mr. Hogson has purchased the home
stead of the late James Price to add to
his other possessions in the Hollow.
Mrs Daniel Sullivan is dangerously
sick and grave fears are entertained
that she may not recover.
Mrs Bertha Jones Of ColebrOok and
children are visiting her mother, Mrs
F. J. Bradley.
Owing to the high price of coal the
Methodists worship in the basement,
using wood for fuel, a good example
for other churches to follow.
Mrs H. Whitehead has purchased
from Christ church the site Of the
horse sheds which were burned in 1879.
New sheds will be erected as soon as a
suitable place can be found.
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appropriate exercises. 1t will begin
January 5. There has been good at
tendance through the term, Ruth NAL
lett and Hazel Kaechle being present
every day.
Mrs Juliet Mallett entertained rela-
tives on Christmas day.
Miss Edna and Arthur Sweezy are
spending week in New Milford.
Mr. and Mrs F. B. Mallett entertain
ed a family gathering Christmas.
Dwight Mallett is home for the holi-
day vacation.
Mr. and Mrs William Kaechle gave
dinner party to relatives, Christmas
day
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SHERMAN.

THE KIMLIN-SNIFFIN WEDDING.
Miss Nellie Kimlin and John Sniffin
were united in marriage at the home
of the brides father, Thomas Kimlin.
Wednesday, December "a. Congratu-
lations are extended to the happy
couple.
Mrs Carrie Rogers is having a fur
mace put into her house.
Town Clerk E. P. Briggs and Joseph
Fits delivered their crops of tobacco,
last Saturday, to J. Stuart Halpine.
Mr. and Mrs George Corbin spent
Christmas in town.
Mrs Helen Durgy, who has been
suffering several weeks with blood
poisoning, is gaining. She is with Mr.
and Mrs D. B. Mallory.
Mr. and Mrs d. 3. Mallory spent
Christmas in Patterson, n. Y.
Miss Edna Nc Donald is visiting her
grandfather in Haviland Hollow.
The "Delvers' met with Mrs Maltby
GelSton, last Saturday.
Clifford Spooner spent Christmas in
town, the guest of Mr. and Mrs D. D.
Gray.
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WASHINGTON.
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The Poquasset club give dance and card
party at the iurlburt House On Friday even
ing Of this week, January ~ at p. m. The
admission is 25c. Terril's orchestra will fur
nish the music.
The usual annual festivities were held at
the Gunnery on New Years eve.
Miss Kate Osborn and brother of New Ha
ven will be the guests OF Mrs Edwin Hollister,
this week.
very enjoyable card party was given at
the White Inn on Monday evening.
Miss Lincoln Cold is chaperOning a house
party at Prospect Hill for the holidays.
Mrs Garter and family have returned from
Bridgeport.
Charles Johnson has just finished draw
ing the sixth carload of Mine Hill stone, from
Washington station to the top Of Plumb hill,
new house. the cellar of which is being dug by
Frank Anderson.
Sometime in November the mechanics Of
Washington called a meeting to determine the
proper length of a working day for mechanics.
D. AS many wCrkmen. of all
the cities and surround
\Ko1l<ed nine hours for
Dnc CHI hor
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QUAKER'S FARMS,

Misses Alice and Sadie Windish of
Derby are spending the holidays with
friends in Oxford and this place.
Miss Carrie Ross and Mrs Jennie
Jackson spent Christmas with their
father.
H. B. Gilbert cut his hand quite
badly with an ak, last Saturday.
Miss Nellie Hine was at her BROTH
er's, last Sunday.
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NEW MILFORD.

Clarence Turner of Falls Village
fully recovered from a fall received
while working for the F. r. Rowe Co.
William Bull of New York visited
friends over Sunday.
Wilbur Osborne has acceptee posi-
tion as superindent at Mrs w. D.
Blacks. Mr. Osborne has for the past
Is years been employed by G. M. Beach,
who regrets his departure.
Unclaimed letters remain at the
postoffice addressedSto John Bergdal,
Miss A. Biddlecombe, Mary BOszek,
Monroe:Chidsey, August Johnson, John
Lampson, Anna L. Lundberg, n. f.
Richmond.-[George H. Jackson, post
master.
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SOUTHBURY.

A house belonging to DR. J. M. Shop
herd, surgeon of the United States
army, stationed at New Bedford, Mass.
was totally destroyed by fire. DR.
Shepherds household goods arrived in
here Tuesday from the state of Wash
ington, and were burned in the house.
The loss on the building which was in
sured is $4,000 and on the the furnish
ings, $1,000. The cause of the fire is
not known. DR. Shepherd and his
family had not moved into the house,
but expected to occupy it in day or
two.
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DEATH OF ORRIN WILLIAMS.

DEATH VI OhhlN W ILL1AMSs
Orrin Williams, who was married
over year ago to Miss Edna Ridge,
daughter of Charles Ridge of this
place, died at his home in Watertown
N. Y, Sunday last, after a short i'll
ness Of bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Will
liams was rs years. The remains were
brought to Bethel: tuesday morning,
and taken to D. Se of Mr. Ridge OF
Milwal. where the funeral
was held gesday afternoon. The
deceased leave widow and an infant
son.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Gilbert are en-
PERTAINING friends from New York.
Daxid- IIEaYlaf;s condition is about
the same, with little}hopes> OF his re-
cOvery.
The last sad rites Of Rev B. M.
Adams, d. d., were largely attended
from the Methodist church, last Fri
day. Several ministers from out of
town were present. Saturday morning
a delegation accompanied the remains
to sRhinebeck, N. Y, for burial. His
death has cast gloom over the entire
and loved by all who knew him.
Mr. and Mrs G. L. Jackson spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Bristol Of Hawleyville.
Mr. and Mrs B. E. Reed of South
street are entertaining her niece and
husband of Kingston, N. Y, who were
very recently married. The bride was
Miss Jennie Houston.
Miss Julia Nichols, after several
days visit with sher mother at her
home on Taylor avenue, has returned
to South NOrWalk.
The Women's prayermeeting Of the
Methodist church will be held, Friday
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, at the home of
Mrs Eli w. Gilbert on Center street.
Miss Edythe !Merrck of NorWalk is
visiting Miss Daisy Mckenzie.
All the stores closed at noon, New
Years day.
Will Ohler is spending a week with
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hours as day and the same pay as they now
get for 10 hours, and the bosses were officially
notified that the men would expect nine hours
and ten hours pay from January !, 1903.
off the eel lar to get to build a new one,
which he is at present preparing timber for,
and will build in the spring. Ellsworth Fem
is the builder.
Charles Prindle is raising the roof Of the
Gunnery gymnasium about six feet, to give
the boys more play roonl
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THE BRIDGEPORT MARKET.

WHOLESA De QUOTATIONSF FURNISHED BY BUCK
& DARLING. BRIDGEPORT.
Butter, choice creamery prints 3Oa3oc
creamery tubs asa3l. choice dairy e5a2s: fair to
gcod soaStc; common l6a,s; cheese factory
chickens. alive 13al5; fowls, alive tl2al4 :
calves 7a12c; pigs sao; hogs 7as; potatoes 75c;
65as5; cabbages. 2a3c head; turnips 2Oa27c bu :;
apples. Raldwins. Greetings. Spies good to
fancy /: 225a1 6o: fancy Kings and other red ia :
Bile varieties. selected, l5Ua2.O0; celery, doz
punches, 5Ual co.
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We. the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on soc
bottle Of Greene's Warranted Syrup of
Tar if it fails to cure your cough or
cold. We also guarantee 25c bottle
to,prove satisfactory or money refund
ed. r. H. Beers & Co., Newtown;
Belts & Belts, Sandy Hook.
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BOYS LIFE SAVED FROrl rlEn-
BRANCUS GROUP

G. W. Lynch, prominent citizen of
Winchester, Ind, writes: "My little
boy had severe attack of membran-
Gus Group, and only got relief after
taking Foley's Honey and Tar. He
got relief after one dose and | feel that
it saved the life of my boy" Refuse
substitutes. Sold by r. II. Beers & Co.,
Newtown; Belts & Belts, Sandy
Hook: A. B. Brakeman, BotSfOrd.
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OUR NEIGHBORS,
BETHEL.
THE CURRENT EVENTS CLUB.

The Current Events club held a So
cial meeting, Monday evening, at the
home of Mrs George Starr of Elm
street. Mrs Starr and Mrs Francis
Coulter were hostesses. A book title
game, prepared by Mrs.Coulter, proved
to be very entertaining and amusing
to the guests. MissI Vira Slack and
Mrs S. S. Dunning were the prize win
ners. After the game all were invited
into the dining room, where the guests
partook OF the good things prepared by
the hOSteSSeS.
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MIDDLEBURY,
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS

METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.
Rev and Mrs S. E. Belden spent last
week with their parents in Bristol.
On last Sunday morning Rev Mr.
Belden preached an excellent sermon
from Job 1921. AS it was the last Sun
day OF the old year, the sermon was es-
pecially applicable, and one that the
hearers will long remember.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.
The Grange will work the first and
second degrees on GLASS; next week
Tuesday night, January 6,
Several family reunions were held
on Christmas day. One very pleasant
gathering was at A. S. Clark's.
Mr. and Mrs John O'Brien and fam
lily from New Haven were the guests
of Mrs Robert Munson, last week.
John B. Osborn of Ansonia is spend
ing few days in town.
Quite number Of young people are
home for the holiday vacation.
Carleton Tyler has gone to work in
the store of A. W. Bissell.
Royal E. Tyler, who is working in
Holyoke, Mass, was home last week.