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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Colonel j. IT. Brigham. Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture. in a recent
speech az a good roads convention.
said.
Il see no reason why the general
Government should nos appropriate a
certain sum OF money 90 be expended
I'm this great work OF course the
States. counties and local communities
should he expected 90 cooperate. A
little aid from the general Government
would be a wonderful encouragement
10 an the people.
Il hear a number OF speakers here
saying that We must stir up Congress.
Now / want 10 impress YOU with the
idea that we must first educate the
people. when the people are in favor
OF national aid in building good roads.
congressman Will be In favor or II.
AID not until then. They are not
going ahead OF the people
When one OF these great popular
movements gets started. il acquires
wonderful momentum Once let the
good roads movement get thoroughly
started and nothing will be able TO
stop it. or stand before IL. till Its great
work is done
Il see no reason why the general
Government should not reach out its
strong arm and help the people OF this
country set better means OF cOmmuni-
cation. l want 10 see the movement
pushed with all the energy that is
characteristic OF the American people.
-
this country we DO il. and do il well
We have started out for better roads.
and we are going forward on this line
till we have Us good roads as can be
found anywhere in the world"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure all kidney and bladder Ills. Read
the following case:
Veteran Joshua Heller. OF 7OG South
Walnut street. Urbana. Ill. says:
"In the fan OF 1899 after getting
Doan's Kidney Pills at Cunningham
Bros drug store In Champaign and
taking n course OF treatment told the
readers OF the paper that they had re
lieved me OF kidney trouble. disposed
OF n lame back with pain across my
loins and beneath the shoulder blades.
During the interval which had elapsed
l have had occasion 20 resort 70 Doan's
Kidney Pills when l noticed warnings
OF attack. on each aud every occasion
the results obtained were Just as salts
factory as when the pills were irst
drought 10 my notice. just as en-
phaucally indorse the preparation to-
day as 7 did over two years ago"
A FREE TRIAL OF this great Kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Heller will
be mailed on application TO any part
OF the Omitted States. Medical advice
free strictly confidential. Address Eos
fiihurn Co. Buffalo. y. \. For
by oil druggists. price 30 cents
.,oN.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

! hc-.a wy tly work some mornings.
pern1u- wearied. perhaps annoyed r
multiplicity oi triieS which seem too -u.1l1
CD brine gr.at principles Oh bear unon
them. blt do you NOT think there wou 2
De- a strange change wrought mn tle petty
anroyauccs of every day and in the small
tr.res that aA our lves of whatever raN-
ure thev are. must largely be- composed
oi y we began each day and task "a -h
that OH PRAYER. Rise Lord and 'er
THINE enemies be- ~catteredt' Do yuu not
think tacre would come a quiet in our
hearts and victorious peace ro which we
are TOO much strangers. II y.e CARRIED thr
assurance that there is One that fights Tor
MS irto the tr.tes CAS- well as .nto the sore
struggle OF our lives we should have
peace and victory Most ut us wan not
have many large occasions OF trial and cnn-
uict ia oar career. and n God - hChtlug ior
us ls not actual IN regard go the small am
novarces oi home and daiiv life. / know
nov tnr what 10 is available. Many
mlck.es make a muckle and there rrc
more deaths M skirmishes than ~ tire
nltcned ncld OF great battle More
CHRISTIAN people lose their hold of God.
their sense OF HIS presence and are beaten
accordingly. by reason OF the httie enc
mles that come down on them like a cloud
ot gaats on a summers evening. than are
defeated bv the shock of great assault
or great temptation. which calls out their
strength and sends them 20 their knees 20
ask Tor help from G0d.-John Watson,
ID ID
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Incr1ttudc IN those who have hc'rol RI
fhrlr desire Co io better tlia-s Win rot
lnIure Won in the least particular. Do tn-.
steadtetv refuse Co allow 90 to SIR un
-olr feelings. ard 90 make way into wong
heart for ln~cr. and what F. born of d.
ION hase had reward enouch in being per-
mitted 20 90 The thusthke Office oi hoip-
INK tne unfortunate and the sorr0wful.
iake that giit and Be- glad.
The twlnrc Won feel may b g reminder
that your motives were not pure bat were
mixed with something which you are not
willing 90 admit to yourself in doing the
good which you dad. and that the ingrati-
tude ot which YOU comu.ain ls sent of Col
60 make this revelation that You NAV
have a further reward DO getting 20 know
what d. in Yourself. As much which prof
rs You is from what is bitter. and a~ God
D. seeking 90 make che best possible use
ot Nou in tins world and to nave YOU pre-
psred Tor the glorious future to which YOU
aspire. then thank God Tor the incratituic
you feel SD greatly because of the hidden
store of eFli 20 shows YOU in Yourself. and
no once cooperate with God OBJ getting RIA
of g. w hen this has been done faithfully.
ana Won nnd tnat YOU are able to see such
in-rautule with -mle OF content. and
thus re1 .tle THAT what SON dn Tor others
tor 1hri-tS sake. and nos for other
motives. YOU nave reached = spiritual GONE
'luon which iS onp~nNiwafirC what Nol
are ID De FOR ever when YOU are I1.louln ,
ihe Lamb Wmtntr~nrNer Tie eneth Iu
heaven. What we lerr fnr Christ fs us
much an Indication of Ills snirit hein1 in
us as what wc do Tor Him and HIS cause.
30 ls great and col-o.l-orr truth thrt
Christ .s our burden bearer. hut DO To- also
iruc fNa- We ore CD follow Ilm in hear,n-
tt, contradiction of simmer. AGAINST nur
peace Of mind vith thc same -nir' Ho
showed when in the lol.s 81 cine wicked .-
lrcsnyt JouvraI
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

We orer One Hundred Dollars Rewart'o-
any case o, Catarrh THAI cannot De cured ~
Hail. Caturrn Cure
+. J. CHENEY h Co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have knownF. j. Che
ney for the Lass - years, and believe him peg
fectly honorable ina all b. siness transactions
and financially able 70 carry out any obhga-
lions made by their flrm
VEST 4 IRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Ohio.
NALDISG, kINNAS& MARVIN, Wholesale Drl =
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls CRtarrn Cureis taken internally acs-
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces ofthe system. Testimonials sent free
Price. Use. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
The Silent Little Pra~-r

Ny little boy kneit At my knee last night
And said the prayer my mother taught
me long ago.
Then for awhile Wa silent. with his
head stu bowed.
And when At last he rose 20 give the
kiss
For which waited. and withdrew MS
arms.
I asked him why he had kept kns.iinE
when
HIS Vow I lay me down 70 sleep vas
done.
Grave-fsesc. ne said In Sunday school
they asked
The children all. whom they have said
their prayers.
To whisper. asking God. up there. 10
bless
Ths little ones IN China and 20 put
The love OF Jesus In their hearts n
True. tender little prayer Ike that were
said
For me each night. Ia ask no more and
claim
The richest blessing God may ssnd a.
mine
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
Wealth of Innrnnres-

The English language. according 10 a
German statistician who has made n
study OF the comparative wealth OF
languages. heads the list with the
enormous vocabulary OF go. 900 words
German comes next. with $1,000
words; then Italian. with $4,000:
French. with 10000; Turkish. with -. l.
500. and Spanish. with 10000.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

They equal tAcs,
that have bsen cc-t-
Ing wa from Sfo
10 $500 The inn
mense ale "a " l.
p.,ugias shoes proves
thcir Superiority over
an other makes
~1il - retail ehoe
dealers everywhere
s.ook Tor name and
price on hottom
fhat DCaEias uses Cor
onateit qrexes fhrrr II
safrs u noeEits ska-..
ioroaa H. thr hlxhr~i
Erate Pat Leather utaie
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
ralIin Rirth Rate.

The best calculation that can be
made shows that the average number
Of children I'm the white native family
a century ago in the United States
was moro than six; in 1890 IT had
fallen 10 less than i've: I'm 1860 20 less
than four; in 1872 10 less than three. i'm
1900, among the "upp-r classes" ia
Boston. 10 less than two.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
Our Friend.

We have a friend who knows Us better
than we know ourselves, loves Us better
than we love ourselves, helps ms when We
cannot help ourselves. and IN the midst OF
our deepest despair breathes into our
heart the breath OF a new and divine hope.
James Freeman Clarke.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
sfnte Afd in Nfainr.

In Maine 152 towns have made spe-
cial appropriations for the improve
ment OF State roads with State aid as
against 106 towns last year.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
AL TIRED OUT.

The weary. worn
out. all tired feel
ings come 10 every
body who taxes the
Kidneys When the
kidneys are over
worked they fail TO
perform the duties
nature has provided
for them TO 10.
When the kidneys
fail dangerous dis
eases quickly FOL.
low. urinary disOr-
ders. diabetes. drop.
sy. rheumatism.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

One trouble with the clothes women
wear is they have no place 10 scratch
matches on.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Some people are too easily aiscour-
aged by the good luck OF others
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

PITS permanently cured. No fts OF ncrvous-
ness after frst days use % Or klin-'s Great
NerveRestorer. s2trisl bottle aad treatlsefree
DR. R.H. KLISK. Ltd.. 93l Arch ST. Phiia.. Pa
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

A man may be much sought after. even
though he be a fugitive from justice.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

PUTNAM FADELEss DYEs produce the
brightest and fastest coiors.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Il - possible 70 raise a check without
the aid Of a derrick.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Piso's Cure for Consum ption f. an intalu5.s
nedicins FOR coughs and colds.-N. W.
SAMUEL. OceAa Grove y. J.. Feb. L. 1907.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

The fellow who has mon y 10 burn Is
generally sure of meeting his match.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

The education Of some people is more
ornamental than useful.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Ms. Winslow's Soothing Syrup FOR children
feethinc. soften the gums reduces inlamma-
ton. allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. a bottle
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
w. l.. DOUGLAS
$50 as SHOES AS.

Yea can save frc2 - % IS yearly ~
usArszx " z Do1zias $3.50 or 50 saoeH-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
.<EsSIAAS,
g6D0lD 80. D D"
S M0ADSSg'
QS~~ $50


HE dairy farmers az the
United states are wide
awake and progressive. cs-
pccialiy when tlcir inter
csts are concerned Re-
-.nII.- do I.rn I'm
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
Swollen Fingers
AND PAINFUL JOINTS CAUSED BY
RHEUMATISM.

SEVERE CASE AT GAMBIA, N. H.,
FOR PALE PEOPLE.
"a few years ago." says Mrs +: ID;
Rowe, of Gambia, N. H., "when L had
been suffering the agonies of rheuma'
tiSm for two years, found relief IN
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie. Before I tried this remedy my
fingers were swollen and all my joints
panied me terribly. The disease at
fected my stomach so that l became
troubled with Indigestion and consti-
patton, my nervous system became un-
strung and 1 found myself melancholy
and morose and in a generally miSer-
able condition. And all the time l
was in pain from the rheumatism.
An account in the papers of person
cured of troubles like mine by DIR Will
liams' Pink Pills, led me to try them,
and before the first box was all taken
the pain and soreness seemed better.
A few boxes more drove the rheuma-
tism away and now 1 feel well. My
husband also took this medicine for
rheumatism with gratifying results. .
The real cause OF rheumatism is the
presence of acid in the blood, which
irritates the sensitive tissues that
unite the joints and cover the muscles,
UnuS causing CnOSe lnueScFlDdDle GOI-
lures which rheumatic sufferers endure.
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
go directly to the seat OF the trouble,
purifying and enriching the blood by
eliminating poisonous elements and
renewing health-giving forces, thus
making a potent remedy for curing
this disease
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are sold at SOC a box or six
boxes for $3.50 and may be had Of all
druggists, or direct by mail from DR.
Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
TRINITY PARISH.
ARCHDEACON HUGHsON's WORK.


The Rev Walter Hughson, Archdeacon Of
the missionary district of Asheville, made ad-
dresses at two missionary meetings in Trinity
noon. Service was: attended by the ladies Of
the Woman's Auxiliary and other parishio on
Who al are re- in The missionary work in
this part of the country. At this service Mr.
Hughson told Of the educational work among
as Sons and Daughters Of the Revolution. He
also explained the nature of the charitable
w1fk which he is doing Them and in
him. The garments made and sent him are
not given away; but are sold to these people
respect, and are not pauperiZed. The money
thus obtained is used in supporting the
pie. 1t was interesting TO learn that his best
helpers are good women from New England
who teach in these schools at verv small sal
aries. AT the evening service there was q.
good congregation which listened to the ac-
count of the general character Of the work,
which he told Of the spiritual needs and the
devotion and Self-denial OF these isolated
people: There are under ns,4en his care h large
mountains, to which the people come often
from d long distance, and at great sacrifice.
in the schools The offerings taken at these
services amounted to SIS, and was given for
his work; but his visit will be much more
fruitful in the interest created in those who
are helping him, and will bear good fruit.
was organized at the Rectory on Thursday
evening.
The Junior Auxiliary met at the Rectory on
Saturday afternoon, In common with the
Juniors of the Fairfield Archdeaconry, they
are working for the missions under the care Of
Rev Mr. Claiborne. Sewanee, Tenn.
The Mt Pleasant branch of the Woman S
Auxiliary met on Wednesday afternoon at
Mrs A. w. Peck's. The main body of the
Auxiliary met at the Rectory on Thursday
afternoon.
The Offering on Sunday was for foreign mis-
sions, and good number of envelopes were
brought in. Those who were absent can place
their envelopes in the offertory on Sunday or
hand them to the Rector.
|, social gathering of the parishiOners was
held at the Rectory on Wednesday evening. A
large number were present from all parts of
the parish, and had a most enjoyable time.
There will be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion at the II o'clock service on Sunday
morning. There will be the usual service
with sermon in the evening.
The brotherhood Of St Andrew meets this
(Friday) evening; the Junior Auxiliary, Sat
urday afternoon; the Mt Pleasant branch OF
the Woman's Auxiliary meets on Wednesday,
Monday Of next week being the Feast OF the
Publication. there will be a celebration OF the
Holy Communion at 10 O'Clock.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
OBITUARY..
MRS SAMUEL TILSON.


Mrs Samuel Tilson, q worthy and estima-
BILE Sandy Hook lady, died suddenly on Satur-
day afternoon. At 4.30 she went out in the
yard and chatted pleasantly with her grand
children, who live in the adjoining house.
She was taken with pains in the region of the
heart and died in a short time. Mrs Tilson
was rs years old on December %, the daugh-
ter OF Zenas and Fannie Terrence Judson. In
1865 she was united in marriage to Samuel
Tilson, the wedding taking place In Water
bury. Her husband and two sons. Cons table
Josiah A. Tilson and Julius F. Tilson. survive
her. Two brothers and two sisters also sur
vive. John Judson. Roswell JudSon, Mrs Dan
lei Hall and Mrs A. Il; Wells The funeral oc-
ber late on home Ray Wr hs
The burial followed in the Berkshire GENE
Smith P. Glover. Ammon Taylor, Minott
Augur, W. E. Ackley and Charles Beresford.
Among those present At the funeral ns, from out
Wells, George Wells and Clifton Wells OF
Waterbury. Mrs Thomas Judson. Mr. and Mrs
OF Mattewan, N. Y. Charles Hall! Mrs Sarah
Hall and Miss Grace Hall of Derby and John
hudson Of NOrOtOn
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
JOHN r. TOMLINSON'S SUDDEN
DEATH.

STRUCK BY THE NEW HAVEN TRAIN
ON THE WAY HOME FROM HIS SAW
MILL, MONDAY NIGHT, AND INSTANT
LY KILLED.
The local community was shocked,
Monday night, to learn that that ge-
NAL and highly esteemed citizen, John
Il. TOmlinsOn, had met his death, hav-
ing been struck by the New Haven
train going north at Gloyer's crossing,
about one mile south of Newtown sta
tion. Mr. Tomlinson had nearly cross
ed the track when the engine caught
him, his body being hurled distance
of 60 feet. Death doubtless followed
instantly, as his neck was broken, one
leg and arm broken and he was more
or less bruised on one side. The train
was quickly stopped, but for some
reason his body was brought to the
Newtown station on the Bridgeport
train, which follows the New Haven
train. Medical Examiner A. L. Schuy-
Ter was summoned, and after an exam
of the body. The sleigh in which he
rode was cut practically in halves and
the horse, frightened, started on run
for it's home. The animal kept on
past Mr. Tomlinson's house, but was
stopped by Frank H. Mitchell as it
was passing his house. Mr. TOmlinSon
as a rule was at home by the time the
trains go north, but on this evening
he was late and met his death. The
fact of his age, coupled with slight
deafness, was doubtless the reason he
did not hear the .oncoming train. Mr.
Tomlinson was born in Seymour, Oc-
His parents were James G. and Laura
TomlinSOn, who resided later in Derby.
Mr. Tomlinson was twice married. His
first wife was Miss Lydia p. Davis,
daughter of Capt Truman Davis of
Naugatuck. Three daughters were
born by this union, Mrs Julia Botsford
of Wallingford, Mrs Lucy Allis, who
died in 1896, and Mrs Alfred NJ. Bris-
coe of Sandy Hook. His first wife died
in 1852, and in 1856 he married Miss
Marietta Botsford, who survives him.
Three children were born to them:
Mrs Alfred R. Briscoe of Bethel, Rob
ert S. Tomlinson of Sufield and John
L. Tomlinson of Bridgeport: Mr. Tom
temperament, man respected for his
rugged honesty and industry. He was
an indomitable worker, and passed
nearly his entire life in the lumber
business. His saw mill near Botsford
has been a landmark for many years.
Some years ago he removed to Bridge
port, but still kept up his Newtown |
business. Last fall he returned to his |
farm on Mile Hill. Mr. Tomlinson was
an enthusiastic Mason, a member of
Hiram lodge, No. 10, and Hiram chap
ter, No. l. The funeral occurred:
Thursday morning, from his home on
Mile Hill, Rev O. w. Barker of the
church officiating.
There was number of floral tributes
rom friends. The burial followed in
the cemetery at Squantuck in Seymour.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
DEATHS.

BETHEL-January "a, Abel Beers Blackman,
aged 95 years.
WOODBURY-.January "A, Mrs Augusta Mum
son. aged 60 years.
MONROE January "A, John German, aged 4
years.
WOODBURY-January "a, Mrs Walter North
rop. aged "a years.
MONROE-January %. Miss Louise Lyons.
NEwTowN-January "a, Mrs Samuel Tilson
aged rs years.
NEwTowN-January 26, John R. Tomlinson
aged n years.
NEwT0wN--January 26, Miss Nellie F. Gar
ley. aged "a years.
MISUNDERSTANDING %, Silas G. Lewis, age6
50 years, months II days.
NEwTOwN-January "A Fanny. widow Of
Heman Northrop. aged S. years. Six months.
WooDBURY-January q, Mrs Marvin futile
aged 43 years.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
LANDLORD LEONARD OF THE INN
MARRIED..
THE HAPPY EVENT TOOK PLACE IN
MAY LAST.

THE HAPPY EVENT TOOK PLACE IN
MAY LAST.
The New York Herald of Tuesday
contained a small announcement that
greatly interested and surprised New
town people, the marriage of Landlord
W. A. Leonard of the Inn and Miss
Clara Belle Bloom of Brooklyn, which
took place on May 3, 1902, Rev James
G. Elliott performing the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs Leonard left, last week,
for Southern trip. They are expect
ed toarrive in Newtown in few days.
Mr. Leonard will need several boxes of
cigars on his return for his friends,
who will not be.slow in coming forward
Mrs Leonard, the bride, is well known
by the people of the town and their
many friends unite in extending con-
gratula tiOnS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
HATTERTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Birdsey Peck has recently purchased
a heavy Milburn wagon to use in his
teaming business.
Mrs Emeline Fischer, who has been
in Bridgeport for several months hav-
ing her eyes treated. is improving and
is expected home soon.
David Fairchild of Bridgeport has
been spending several days with his
uncle, John II. Summers, and other
relatives in this place.
Mrs G. ID. Stillson was the guest of
her brother, II. II. Peck, in Long Hill,
last week
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
DEAFNESS CANNoTBE CURED

the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness. and that is BY con
an inflamed condition of the mucous lining CT
the eustachian tube. When this tube gets in
feet hearing, and when it Is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless 1.-THE inflam-
nation can be taken out and this tube restor-
stroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
W. viii Give One + Hnndred Doiiars for anv
case Of deafness Caused by catarrh) that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo O.
81 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the BEST
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.
OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED

OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED.
The installation of the officers of
Pootatuck Grange will occur on Feb
ruary 3. w. J. Wood of Westport will
install the officers. Mr. Patterson is
expected to be present. 1t is request
ed that every member make an effort
to he preSent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-30
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES

PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHERING.
One of the pleasant events of the
season was the sOciable held at the
home Of Mrs John B. Peck, last We'd
nesday evening. There were about SO
present and merry evening was pass
ed in games and social intercourse.
Later in the evening a literary pro-
gram, consisting Of life and works of
Eugene Field, was carried out, Rev
MIR Barker giving short account of
the authors life and pleasing selections were
read by Mrs L. G. Morris. Mrs Hewitt. NJ ISIS
Duncombe and Mrs H. NJ. Smith. Refresh
mentS were served followed by social hour.
The hestesses, Mrs John B. Peck, Miss Alosia
Peck and Miss Martha Colt. received many
congratulat ions on their new home and thanks
for their hospitality from the departing
guests.
H. M. Smith was chairman of the ad jOurn ed
meeting OF the ecclesiastical society of The
Congregational church. Monday night. 1t
was voted to let the contract for redecorating
the interior of the church to SOmerS Brothers
of Bridgeport. The sum OF $3.50 sub
scribed by those present for the improve
ments, which will cost bout $3.50. L. 9. Nor
ris and w. NJ Reynolds were appointed col
ectors and Rev Otis W. Barker was asked to
communicate with those living out of town
interested in the church.